Isolation Observations

Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks. The other half will come out with a drinking problem. I used to spin that toilet paper like I was on “Wheel of Fortune.” Now I turn it like I’m cracking a safe. I need to practice social distancing … from […]

A Special Mother’s Day

A Special Mother’s Day

By Mary O’KEEFE The residents at Scholl Canyon Estates independent living have been isolated at the facility, following orders surrounding COVID-19. The residents and staff have all been very cautious and followed the guidelines set forth by the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and Safer-At-Home order. Following the safeguards appeared to work because, […]

Avery Dennison Develops Versatile Disposable Plastic Face Shield, Donates to Dignity Health Hospitals

Avery Dennison Develops Versatile Disposable Plastic Face Shield, Donates to Dignity Health Hospitals

  Avery Dennison Corporation, a global materials science company headquartered in Glendale, is using its next-generation innovation expertise to design and manufacture a soon to be patented disposable plastic face shield for healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. The company is donating 500,000 of the new face shields to hospitals across the […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: For over a year, my fiancé and I have been planning our June 27, 2020 wedding. Both our families have been happily involved in helping us. Then along came COVID-19. Wedding planners at the venue told us that even though the shelter in place may be lifted by then, they’re canceling all events for […]

Notes & Nods

This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills continues to offer “Couch Church” for the foreseeable future. This Sunday, May 17, Stephen Robertson (LCIF Children, Youth, and Family director) will preach on the topic of “In Spirit and In Truth.” It will live stream Sundays at 10 a.m. on its Facebook page –facebook.com/Lcifoothills/videos. After […]

People Making News

Becca McKim of Glendale graduated with a kinesiology BS, pre-physical therapy from Boise State University on May 9. McKim was among nearly 2,800 students eligible for degrees. Boise State celebrated their achievements with the university’s first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on May 9 boisestate.edu/commencement. A public metropolitan research university with nearly 28,000 students, Boise State is […]

Hospital Staff Gets Special Lunch

Alique Krikorian celebrated her recent 10th birthday by sending meals to Adventist Health Glendale from her favorite restaurant Mix and Match Burger. “Thank you doctors and nurses for all your help keeping us safe. God bless you all! Hope you enjoy the burger,” said Alique.

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Clark Junior High Yearbooks – 1953 and ’54   I was recently loaned a couple of yearbooks from Clark Magnet High School. Flipping through them is a wonderful journey back through time, and I’ll relate some of the highlights here. But first a word about the somewhat confusing history of Anderson W. Clark Junior High. […]

GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT » Superintendent Vivian EKCHIAN

Focus on Mental Health   May is National Mental Health Month, a time to reemphasize the importance of coming together as a community to fight stigma, educate the public and support people with mental illness and their families. Focusing on mental health is especially important right now, as we face uncertainty, stress and isolation due […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The CV Weekly is to be congratulated for the approach taken by reporting the positive effect COVID-19 is having on our community. Unfortunately, the media overall is very negative. In my opinion they sensationalize everything, which only creates havoc. It would help everyone’s frame of mind if the media would report the incredible effort and […]