Updated June 5th, 2008

VHH Earns ‘Healthy Hospital’ Designation

The Rotary Club of La Cañada Flintridge and Crescenta Valley held a fundraiser honoring Jim Wallace and Bruce Taylor for their continued support of the humanitarian organization at Chevy Chase Country Club this past Saturday, May 31. The Rotary “Cowpoke Barbeque Hoedown” dinner acknowledged Wallace with the local “Rotarian of the Year” award and Taylor with the “Community Anchor of the Year” award. For 18 years, Wallace has contributed to his community by raising funds for the underprivileged, building playgrounds for schools and picking up litter along Angeles Crest Highway. His volunteer work has included trips to Mississippi to build houses for Habitat for Humanity, and he was also a past recipient of the Silver Bell Award, the highest honor presented by Rotary’s districts. “He has been an absolutely indispensable and unique contribution to the community”, said Rotary Club...Full Story

Community
VHH Golf Tournament Raises $185,000

Community leaders, physicians, sponsors, donors and volunteers of Verdugo Hills Hospital attended the 17th annual Golf Classic at the Valencia Country Club on May 12, to help raise funds for the community hospital. The hospital’s signature fundraising event was sold out and raised $185,000. Tournament Co-Chair Dave Elliott was pleased with the results. “Valencia Country Club is an excellent course, and we had a great day of competition,” he said. “Most importantly, we were pleased to meet our goal of raising $185,000 for the hospital. “Dick Cook, my co-chair, and I are both long-time members of the VHH Foundation board and are strong supporters of the hospital because we have personally benefited from having this resource in our community. It was...Full Story

Schools
Two New Principals Named at LCUSD Schools

More than 150 Mountain Avenue supporters took flight recently to attend the first “MACK Night In-ternational” and raised nearly $17,000 for the school’s students. The destination was more casual than in years past and was held on the campus’ courtyard but, if anything, the success of the event proves that parents, faculty, staff and the La Crescenta/La Cañada community unequivocally support its future — its children. This was the 16th annual “Parents’ Night Out,” which has become an anticipated event where parents come together to make friends, raise funds and have fun. Proceeds from the event will support the campaign “Building For Our Future” to ensure an optimal environment for....Full Story

Sports - LCHS Golf
Spartans Win Third Consecutive CIF Title

Five members of the La Cañada High School varsity golf team received All-Rio Hondo League honors, it has been announced. Brian Veeh was named the league's most valuable golfer. Anton Arboleda and Mike Perry were selected to the all-league first team. Grant Higa and Derek Patao received second team honors. The Spartans successfully defended its Rio Hondo League title with an undefeated season in league play (8-0 league record). They finished 12-4 overall....Full Story

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