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Scout Troop 125 Celebrates 70 Years of Meeting in Glenoaks Canyon

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troop 125This year marks Boy Scout Troop 125's 70th anniversary. The troop has met continuously in Glenoaks Canyon since 1938.

The troop would like to invite all our scouters, past and present, along with our local community, to celebrate this milestone with us on Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse for our Spring Court of Honor and ice cream social.

Troop 125, first chartered in 1938 as Troop 25, has met continuously (except during last year's renovation) at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse at Glenoaks Park.  Come join us as we celebrate our past along with our future!!! For more information, click here for our 7oth-anniversary-flyer-invite.

If you have any questions, please send an email kimkunitake@charter.net.

Bow Wow Pow Wow Coming May 30th

Bow Wow Pow WowIt’s spring time again here in our lovely canyon and you know what that means!!!  It’s time for the annual Bow Wow Pow Wow!!!! A.K.A. : The Dog Parade!!!! All those hours of hard work and training you and your dog have been putting in are about to pay off!  It’s time for you to bring your pooch down to Glenoaks Park on Saturday May 30th for the big day!  At 9:30 am, you and your fuzzy-faced friend will get to walk in the parade while showing off the award winning dog costume you’ve been sewing together all winter.  Don’t forget to wear your matching one because you’ll be modeling your costumes to a panel of choosey judges!  Best costume wins a ribbon and prize!

Then you two will have the stage to dazzle the crowd with your amazing pet tricks.  The competition is always tough for this one, but your dog is probably the smartest dog in the world, after all.  We’ll see what the judges say about it.

Finally, the event everyone has been training for since last spring….The Agility Course!  You’ll be standing proud when your super star K9 tip toes over the beam, runs fast as lightning through the tunnel and zigzags perfectly through the flags for the best time!  Of course you and your pet will take the blue ribbon home for all the events!  2nd and 3rd places will go to your neighbors and their dogs!

With all this dog excitement, don’t forget the rest of your family!  We’ll have the finest artists in Glendale doing face painting for the kiddies.  Free balloons will be given out to all who hold still long enough to be painted. And that will be a feat in itself after your kids gobble down the complimentary sweets and juice!  For the grown-ups, we’ll even spring for coffee and donuts!  There will be treats for all, especially for the dogs!

Lastly, we’ll recognize an outstanding community member for all their hard work in helping make our neighborhood as great as it is.  You could be the recipient of this honor!

Please!  Don’t forget the leashes and plastic bags…..you know why.

So, don’t forget:

PARADE STARTS AT 9:30 AM

COSTUME CONTEST STARTS AT 9:50 AM

TRICK CONTEST STARTS AT 10 AM

AGILITY COURSE STARTS AT 10:20 AM

OUTSTANDING NEIGHBOR AWARD 10:40 AM

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APB Glendale Launched

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The Glendale Police Dept. has launched a FREE subscription email program known as “APB Glendale.”   Residents can sign up for police email notifications that will range from up-coming police events to requests for information on crimes and wanted suspects.  This faster system of information exchange helps the public to be safer, and provides the police department with an additional tool in enlisting the public’s help in solving crimes. To subscribe to APB Glendale, visit the police website at http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/police/email_list_signup.asp.

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City Investigates Setback Ordinance Rules on Hollister Terrace

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The city has conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the setback ordinance of properties on Hollister Terrace. They have inspected and measured all of the homes on Hollister Terrace and have determined that we are indeed, unique. The city may rezone the street from R1R to R1 which has different setback allowances.

Details can be found in the City Council Minutes 2-10-09 and City Council 2-10-09 attachments . We will update as information comes forth.

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Mountain Lion Sighting

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Mountain Lion Glendale officials announced today that a mountain lion was spotted February 15 in the Verdugo Mountains. The large lion was seen by officers in a Glendale Police Department helicopter while the animal was sunning itself in a clearing. Officials have not said specifically, where in the Verdugo mountains, the sighting took place. Mountain lions are a natural part of the region’s environment. They usually hunt alone, at night. Lions are very powerful and normally prey upon large animals such as deer. Generally, mountain lions are calm, quiet and elusive. An adult male’s home range can span over 100 square miles; an adult female has a range between 20 – 60 square miles.

In response to the sighting, Glendale officials will be posting signs and flyers at various locations including Deukmejian Wilderness Park and Brand Park.  Representatives of the State Fish and Game Department have also been notified.  Officials say this is the first mountain lion sighting this year.

Mountain lions are generally described as tawny colored with black-tipped ears and tail. Adult males may be 8 feet long from nose to end of tail and generally weigh between 130 and 150 pounds. Adult females can be 7 feet long and weigh between 65 and 90 pounds.

If You Encounter a Mountain Lion:

•    Do not hike or bike alone (go in groups, with adults supervising children)

•    Keep children close (keep children within your sight at all times)

•    Do not approach a lion, they want to avoid a confrontation

•    Do not run from a lion (make eye contact, pick up children without bending down)

•    Do not crouch down or bend over

•    Do all you can to appear larger (raise your arms, open your jacket, wave arms slowly, talk loudly)

•    Fight back if attacked (throw rocks, use sticks, remain standing)

For additional information, please contact the Glendale Park Rangers at (818) 334-9042.

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Recycling This Wednesday @ Glenoaks Elementary

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can-recycling This Wednesday, February 11th from 7-9am there will be curbside recycling of all aluminum and plastic cans and bottles in front of Glenoaks Elementary. Even if you don't have kids at the school, your plastic bottles and cans are gladly welcome. Proceeds benefit the students. If you have any questions, please email David Weeks at randomtrans1@earthlink.net.

Thank you for your help.

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ECHO Update - "Different Strokes"

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We have just been informed that the "Different Strokes" Stroke Support Group Speaker Series sponsored by the Glendale Adventist Medical Center has been cancelled for the time being. This series was recently announced in the current edition of the ECHO on page four. Should the Medical Center reinstate the series, we will post an update here on the website. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Chevy Chase Library - Check It Out

Submitted by: Eileen Young

Chevy Chase Library I like to read.  I like convenience.  I like to save money.  How do I combine these three elements?  I use the Chevy Chase branch of the Glendale Public Library.  This hidden gem is in jeopardy of being closed due to the the looming budget crisis.  I am urging the residents of our canyon to use the library, it’s an amazing resource that is being underutilized.  The hours are a bit wonky, but did you know that you can request books online and they will be shipped to that branch?  You can even request books from the Pasadena Library system as well.

I read the book section of the Los Angeles Times and make a list of books I find interesting, then I put them on my library request list and I get an email or phone call alerting me when they are available for pick up.  Visit the library in person or online at http://library.ci.glendale.ca.us .

The library is located at 3301 E Chevy Chase Dr. (818) 548-2046.‎


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