Mrs. Goldsworthy Goes to Sacramento You’ve probably heard the big news (especially if you’ve read the front page) – Crescenta Valley Weekly was named Small Business of the Year for the state of California for the 43rd District. Wow. To say that I was excited when I found out would be a definite understatement. I […]
A Different Graduation Graduation is such an exciting time. It’s actually more of a season, starting with prom, followed by scholarship distribution (for the lucky ones), finals, then finishing with the big walk across the stage. This year I had the chance to attend the Glendale Latino Association’s scholarship distribution breakfast on Thursday morning. I […]
Hundreds of students across the Crescenta Valley said goodbye to those they’ve known for the last several years and prepare to move on to the next level in their lives. By Mary O’KEEFE Many foothills kids slept in on Wednesday after a Tuesday that marked the beginning of summer break as graduation/promotion ceremonies were celebrated […]
Historic Changes at CVHS Change is in the air and it’s especially thick at Crescenta Valley High School. With the memories of prom night and Prom Plus still fresh, the senior class is getting ready to graduate on Tuesday. Unlike years past, this class is graduating on the field at Crescenta Valley High School. Traditionally […]
Honoring and Being Honored As you know, after producing the paper I’m dog-tired. Some Wednesday nights, I am barely able to drag myself home to plop in bed, asleep it seems before my head hits the pillow. Understandably, my Thursdays are precious as I catch up on phone messages, mail and general business. Last Thursday, […]
Prom Plus, Prayer Breakfast and BYOC Taste of Montrose. Holiday and spring boutiques. Open house and back to school barbecues. These fundraisers are all dedicated to one event, one memory-making night for Crescenta Valley High School seniors and their guests. That event is Prom Plus, taking place after prom this Saturday night/Sunday morning at the […]
The Power of Partnerships For as long as I can remember, I’ve understood the power generated by well-positioned partnerships. Whether as a kid growing up and trying to play one parent against the other (that never fared well, by the way) to musical partnerships – Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernie Taupin and Elton John – I […]
Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station volunteers and reserves were honored for their service at the 51st annual recognition dinner held on April 16 at the Brookside Country Club. CV Station Capt. Dave Silversparre emceed the event, welcoming a room filled to capacity with those eager to pay homage to the volunteers, many who give hundreds of […]
Distracted Driving Dangers Driven Home On Saturday I was heading east in the convertible, top down, Jackie-O sunglasses and scarf on, singing to whatever was playing on the radio. I was in the number one lane – the “fast” lane – on my way to Indio to visit my mother-in-law. All of a sudden, out […]