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The Valley Line: Ticktockers 'Sail Away' to fashion show
Our city's Fiesta Days celebrations last weekend were bigger and better than ever! There was one wonderful event after another. I liked it all, but my absolute favorite was Sunday night's fireworks show, sponsored by the Allen Lund Co., which is based...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Tristen (music group), Fashion Shows, Elton John, Arts and Culture
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'Proud to be an American' at La Caņada's Fiesta Days
After a ceremony honoring veterans in La Caņada Flintridge on Monday, Ron Dietel reflected on those he has lost. His mother, father and uncle all served in World War II. His uncle died during the war and his parents have since passed away. Dietel,...
Tags: Physiology, Entertainment Events, Arts, Google Inc., Holidays
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Around Town: Forgotten soldiers, forgotten wars
The Facebook messages after Memorial Day were mixed. They ranged from “Happy Memorial Day” to “Thank you, veterans, for your service” to postings of old photos of men and women killed in combat. A Gold Star mother — her son...Tags: Mexico, Veterans Day, Holidays, U.S. Army, Memorial Day
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Another successful Fiesta Days weekend
Were you there? Were you among the thousands who participated in the 40th annual Fiesta Days weekend activities that make our community so unique? If you were, may I thank you on behalf of your host, the La Caņada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and...Tags: French Toast, State Farm Insurance, YMCA, Memorial Day, NASA
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La Caņada Fiesta Days schedule
Hosts La Caņada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Assn. stick with tradition for Fiesta Days' main lineup each year. EVENTS: Casino Night at the Community Center — Friday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event kicks off Fiesta...
Tags: How to Train Your Dragon (movie), U.S. Military, Entertainment, French Toast, YMCA
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It's time for Fiesta Days in La Caņada Flintridge
Residents will take to the streets to celebrate the community's heritage and local businesses this weekend in the 40th annual Fiesta Days. The event, which honors La Canada Flintridge's Spanish roots, began in 1973 and has grown into a community-wide...
Tags: Entertainment Events, French Toast, YMCA, Google Inc., Arts and Culture
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Why we remember
Col. Robert Gould Shaw was 24 years old when he took command of the 54th Massachusetts, a regiment of freed slaves. He brought them from the chains of bondage and turned them into Union soldiers. He gave them blue uniforms and then he gave them their...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Slavery, Memorial Day
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La Caņada Library still serving its purpose
La Caņada was one of the first communities in Los Angeles County to lend books to residents, setting up a library at the back of a general store in 1913. The library was located at the intersection of Union and Michigan avenues, near the current...Tags: Arts and Culture, Libraries, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Filling the void through service
In 1963 I was the messenger boy for Arthur Sulzberger, the publisher of the New York Times. I bicycled throughout Manhattan running messages and packages, and prosecuting Sulzberger’s will. On any given day he would introduce me to the political...Tags: Religion and Belief, John F. Kennedy, Starbucks Corp., The New York Times, Philosophy
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They're Gold, Silver and Bronze
Lanterman Auditorium will be teeming with activity Sunday when the La Caņada Girl Scouts Service Unit holds its annual Gold, Silver & Bronze Award ceremony. The event, which gets underway at 4 p.m., will also honor those bridging to Adult Scout status....
Tags: Youth Organizations, Social Organizations
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Les Tupper awardees announced
Two young women who attend La Caņada High School and aspire to work in the healthcare industry are to be honored with other active community volunteers at the Les Tupper Awards next week. Honored this year are Huntington Hospital volunteer Andrea Klein;...
Tags: Business, Google Inc., Arts and Culture, New Year's Day, Libraries
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: An investment in student honor
Last Friday I pulled a raid on Mrs. Pruden's second-grade class at La Caņada Elementary. I had intercepted intelligence that she was bringing chocolate cake to school. I was making a getaway when, for some reason, I fixated on a minivan parked in front of...Tags: Values, Religion and Belief, Ethics, Teaching and Learning, Education
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