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Writers Archives: Alexandra Arkley

Sherry Best, current president of the La Verne Historical Society, works to continue late president Galen Beery’s work in marking historical houses and buildings in La Verne. Best is attempting to connect the Society with the community with a strong online presence, tours and events showcasing the city. / photo by Alexandra Arkley

La Verne Historical Society

By Alexandra Arkley, Kendra Craighead on September 8, 2017 in Features 0

Sharing the city’s past, serving the community and looking to the future

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Harvey Beery, who lives in Placentia, California, sorts through his late brother Galen’s vast collection of smudge pots, orange crates, city emblems and so much more. Harvey recalls how important the smudge pots were to the citrus orchards that, at one time, took up most of the land in La Verne. Smudge pots would warm the citrus on freezing nights. / photo by Alexandra Arkley

What Galen Beery Left Behind

By Alexandra Arkley, Kendra Craighead on September 8, 2017 in Features 0

Deciding where to put the past

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Chip West and his partner Eddie Peigneux are curious to find out which will be the dominant hand of their youngest son, Ethan. Chip, being left-handed, is sure that Ethan could be left-handed. Unlike his partner, Eddie is convinced that Ethan will be right-handed. / photo by Alexandra Arkley

Fostering love

By Alexandra Arkley, Ingrid Rodriguez on September 11, 2015 in Profiles

After adopting five children, Chip West gives advice to potential foster parents

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