Sierra Madre

A 2.9 magnitude quake with an epicenter three miles north of La Cañada struck the area today at 3:58 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey office in Pasadena. The quake was small, but close to the surface. "The preliminary depth is shallow, that explains why it was felt," said USGS Scientist Susan Hough. People from North Hollywood to Monrovia reported feeling the tremor. "With a quake that small," Hough continued, "it’s hard to say which fault it is, but this one was close to the Sierra Madre fault.

Congressman David Dreier (R) today announced the names of his nominees to the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies. Among the nominees to the numerous institutions, was Paul Park of La Cañada Flintridge to was nominated to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Other close by nominees include Mark Beeman and Matthew Anderson of Monrovia, Kyle Delahooke and Katharine Leigh Barber of Sierra Madre to the Air Force Academy; Matthew Anderson of Monrovia to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; Rhett Cory Barke of Altadena, Kyle Delahooke and Kevin Kuhn of Sierra Madre and Spencer Feliciano-Lyons of Arcadia and Jonathon Yenny of Monrovia to the U.S. Naval Academy.

The Prep League has announced that five Flintridge Prep players were named to the All League Girls Soccer team for the 2008-09 season. Making the first team were sophomore Brooke Elby and freshman Connell Studenmund. Elby, a sophomore from Sierra Madre, led the team in scoring with 10 goals and five assists. Studenmund, a defender from Pasadena, anchored a strong defense that allowed only seven goals in nine league games (the second fewest in the league). Making the second team were forward Alex Baptiste, a senior from Pasadena; midfielder Alina Okamoto, a sophomore from Altadena; and freshman midfielder/defender Kate Lyon, a freshman from Pasadena.

The Gillespie Insurance Purple Sharks won a 1-0 thriller over the Kovacs & Associates team Tuesday night to take the Super Senior Division Championship. Stephanie Bathke and K&A starter Lauren Cox battled pitch for pitch combining for 30 strikeouts, but in the fifth inning, Joelle Martinez doubled to right and Gracie Kenny hit the next pitch for a double of her own to knock in the winning run. Becca Stoker and Koko Tavera also had hits to pace the Sharks. Bathke threw a one-hitter and went the seven-inning distance to get the big win for the Sharks.

Four Shillings Short return to the West Coast after two years. They will be making appearances in Altadena and Sierra Madre, February and April. The Celtic, Folk and World music duo Four Shillings Short are just what California and Ireland sound like when they're married together with the influences of India and the Renaissance. Living as modem day gypsies on a perpetual tour since 1997, the duo of Aodh Og O'Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Californian Christy Martin have just returned to California after two years touring the rest of the US and Ireland.

Ten Years Ago Fullmer Chapman, poised to retire after more than a decade as public works director for the city of La Cañada Flintridge, was feted — and roasted — at a luncheon held at the LCF Country Club. Emcee for the event was then-City Manager Jerry Fulwood. Twenty Years Ago A deputy assigned to the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station was hospitalized with numerous injuries after a patrol car he was driving was struck and totaled by a hit-and-run driver at the corner of Angeles Crest Highway and Starlight Crest Drive.

The Board of Directors of Women At Work is pleased to announce that they have recently hired a new executive director, Robin McCarthy. Robin McCarthy, a resident of Pasadena, brings more than 15 years of non-profit management experience, with emphasis in marketing, technology and development with her to enhance our program. Her background includes many years with two of the largest non-profits in the country; the YMCA (Crescenta-Cañada Valley Chapter and American Red Cross (San Gabriel Valley Chapter)

The Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy varsity soccer team has had little trouble with its last two opponents. In a nonleague contest last Thursday, the Tologs blanked visiting Sierra Madre, 7-0, to improve to 3-1. Sacred Heart scored four goals in the first half and three goals in the second half. Lisa Shaw punched in two goals with assists by Heather Riley and Pip Harrigan. Sirah Alacorn also scored two goals with assists by Riley and Cammie West. Carly Crowder also scored two goals with assists by Shaw and Riley.

Young men and women interested in attending a United States Service Academy beginning in July 2006 have until Friday, Nov. 11, to submit their applications for a nomination to Congressman David Dreier's Glendora office. To be considered for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academy, a student must first obtain a nomination from their local congressman. To be nominated by Congressman Dreier, an applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 23, a United States Citizen, a resident of Congressman Dreier's district, and a high school graduate by July 1, 2006.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, marks the 42nd annual Holiday Look In 42nd annual Holiday Look In home tour. This popular event has become an anticipated community celebration, offering visitors a chance to view four distinctive homes in the Pasadena area decorated for the holiday season. This year’s floral offerings are courtesy of Jacob Maarse and Tommy Farmer , both of Pasadena, Dolores Kroop of Padua in San Marino, and Leonora Moss in Sierra Madre. Homes on the tour include a pristine Georgian Colonial built in 1916, remodeled and creatively decorated to accommodate a growing family and two renowned artists; a 1926 English Tudor Revival residence on the bank of the Arroyo, updated to preserve its architectural and historic significance; a cluster of cottages and carriage stalls, originally constructed between 1906 and 1931 which is now the studio of artist Kenton Nelson; a 1916 Classic Mediterranean Revival villa shielded by towering hedges completed by gardens, patios, a pool and guest house.

A 2.9 magnitude quake with an epicenter three miles north of La Cañada struck the area today at 3:58 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey office in Pasadena. The quake was small, but close to the surface. "The preliminary depth is shallow, that explains why it was felt," said USGS Scientist Susan Hough. People from North Hollywood to Monrovia reported feeling the quake. "With a quake that small," Hough continued, "it’s hard to say which fault it is, but this one was close to the Sierra Madre fault.

Ten Years Ago Fullmer Chapman, poised to retire after more than a decade as public works director for the city of La Cañada Flintridge, was feted — and roasted — at a luncheon held at the LCF Country Club. Emcee for the event was then-City Manager Jerry Fulwood. Twenty Years Ago A deputy assigned to the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station was hospitalized with numerous injuries after a patrol car he was driving was struck and totaled by a hit-and-run driver at the corner of Angeles Crest Highway and Starlight Crest Drive.

The Prep League has announced that five Flintridge Prep players were named to the All League Girls Soccer team for the 2008-09 season. Making the first team were sophomore Brooke Elby and freshman Connell Studenmund. Elby, a sophomore from Sierra Madre, led the team in scoring with 10 goals and five assists. Studenmund, a defender from Pasadena, anchored a strong defense that allowed only seven goals in nine league games (the second fewest in the league). Making the second team were forward Alex Baptiste, a senior from Pasadena; midfielder Alina Okamoto, a sophomore from Altadena; and freshman midfielder/defender Kate Lyon, a freshman from Pasadena.

Described as a ?gentleman and a scholar,? this week?s Valley Sun All Star also is a hero and an athlete. Brett McCreary, a senior at St. Francis High School in La Cañada, is a well-rounded, focused young man, who earns the respect of his peers, as well as the staff at the high school. ?One of the most outstanding things about Brett is that he?s a scholar and an athlete and a gentleman. We really appreciate the kind of person that he is,? said Glen Appels, soccer coach and AP English teacher at St. Francis High School.

The Crescenta Valley Arts Council is hosting its second annual ?Shakespeare in the Park? event. Next Friday, Aug. 1, the Southern California Lyric Theatre will be performing William Shakespeare?s ?Much Ado About Nothing? at Two Strike Park in La Crescenta. The troupe has been performing it every weekend in July, and its last scheduled performance will be on Aug. 2 in Sierra Madre. Last year, SCLT presented, ?A Midsummer Night?s Dream.? The event was a huge success, with nearly 500 in attendance, and next Friday?

The Gillespie Insurance Purple Sharks won a 1-0 thriller over the Kovacs & Associates team Tuesday night to take the Super Senior Division Championship. Stephanie Bathke and K&A starter Lauren Cox battled pitch for pitch combining for 30 strikeouts, but in the fifth inning, Joelle Martinez doubled to right and Gracie Kenny hit the next pitch for a double of her own to knock in the winning run. Becca Stoker and Koko Tavera also had hits to pace the Sharks. Bathke threw a one-hitter and went the seven-inning distance to get the big win for the Sharks.

Babe Ruth Cardinals 11, Dodgers 1 All 12 players contributed in a good win for the Cardinals. Cardinals JC Cooper blasted two doubles and a single and Zane Bodmer tripled and doubled. Justin Higa reached base four times on four plate appearances with a two-RBI double. Anthony Perasso hit three singles. Nick Kern scored three runs and added two clutch hits. Defense came up huge with big plays from Ian Bogert, Blake Shepherd, Derek Georgino and Erick Lankey. They made some momentum changing plays behind the superb pitching of Tommy Bartholetti and Anthony Perasso.