Kay Goeden

Kay Goeden

Aug. 4, 1941 – April 9, 2026 Born in Crofton, Nebraska to Carmelita (Tramp) and Severin Hoebelheinrich, Kay attended Mount Marty High School and college in Yankton, South Dakota. She graduated college with a teacher certificate. She taught school at St. Rose in Crofton and at Pius X in Omaha, Nebraska. She married Richard Goeden […]

DAR Supports a ‘Beary’ Good Cause

DAR Supports a ‘Beary’ Good Cause

Daughters of the American Revolution – DAR – worked with Operation Gratitude providing Battalion Bears to children whose parents are deployed.  Thousands of bears were ready to go to their “fur-ever” homes but first they needed to go through quality control and be given the once over by the women of DAR. Members did the […]

May is Older Americans Month: A Time to Celebrate, Support and Strengthen Age-Friendly Care

May is Older Americans Month: A Time to Celebrate, Support and Strengthen Age-Friendly Care

Each May, communities across the country celebrate Older Americans Month, a national observance established in 1963 to honor the contributions, resilience and wisdom of older adults. This year’s theme – centered on inclusion, independence and the value of aging well – arrives at a moment when our nation is experiencing one of the most significant […]

CALENDAR THIS

GLENDALE KIWANIS  The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On May 8, Katie Brandon of Pasadena Village will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome.  The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Hotels.com and Europcar Charged Me Twice For A One-Way Rental. Can I Get My Money Back?   Lawrence Signori thought he’d fully paid for his rental car in Porto, Portugal. But not according to his rental company. Europcar charged him an extra $407 for insurance and other fees. Can he get this fixed? Question: I […]

Scene In LA – May 2026

Scene In LA – May 2026

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH      Here are some great new shows coming soon to the Southern California theater scene! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case the venue requires it. It’s a good idea to check with […]

NOTES & NODS

Mother’s Day Honored at LCIF On Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m., Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will hold a special worship service celebrating mothers and mothering figures. The service will offer a time for reflection and gratitude for all who nurture and care for others.  Recognizing that Mother’s Day can be a complex […]

Glendale and Montrose Railway’s Relics – Part 3

Glendale and Montrose Railway’s Relics – Part 3

The Glendale and Montrose Railway, an electrified trolley line, connected Montrose and the rest of the valley to the larger world of Glendale and Los Angeles during the big growth years of 1913 to 1930. The tiny rail line was always cash-strapped and the Depression finished it off. Some of the trolley’s infrastructure was repurposed […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<<  SUSAN BOLAN

Love the Mom You’re With This Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day. For so many across the country, it’s a time to honor and appreciate the woman who nurtured you through life and who remains the person with whom you share laughter and tears. She is your number one fan, your closest confidant, and you […]