Ask Phyllis! Keeping Up With Termites Dear Phyllis, I am a widow and have owned my home for more than twenty years. Last year, my gardener cut down a couple of trees and we stacked the firewood in my driveway. My son-in-law was recently visiting and thought he saw termite swarms near the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With the changing season we know that, for the most part, it’s time to hang up winter sweaters and pull out summer shorts. But the wardrobe is not the only thing that needs to be prepared for the season. Summertime is also a time for women to reexamine their skincare in preparation […]
At the recent Thursday Club tea, Aurelio Mitjans, representing Hillsides Youth Moving On program (YMO), accepted the La Cañada Thursday Club Philanthropy Award on behalf of recipient Ashley Robledo. Mitjans read Ashley’s application letter to the Thursday Club members explaining how her love and appreciation for education has motivated her to continue with her own […]
Austin Drake of La Crescenta graduated from California State University – Northridge Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communications on May 18. He received a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies with trumpet as his instrument. Drake is a graduate of CVHS. Carrie Drake of La Crescenta graduated from the University of California – […]
New VA Mission Act Signed Into Law By Blake HYFIED The VA Mission Act of 2018, signed into law June 6, is designed to greatly improve veteran access to VA healthcare. What does it mean for veterans? The VA Mission Act addresses in-network and non-VA healthcare issues, veterans’ homes, access to walk-in VA care, prescription […]
Jill Welton has been named president and chief executive officer of Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital. She will lead the overall direction, strategy and operation of the hospital. Welton has been with Dignity Health for the past six years, most recently serving as vice president, chief operating officer/chief nursing officer at Saint Francis Memorial […]
On May 23, The Oakmont League celebrated the culmination of a successful year with the installation of their new officers, by presenting checks to two charities, and awarding high school and college scholarships during their final luncheon of the year at Oakmont County Club. Outgoing Oakmont League president Lydia Trout, after presiding over a very […]
Sharon and Ken Fanning made sure to bring the CV Weekly along on their recent trip to Jamaica! CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
Members of VFW Post 1614 and American Legion Post 288 surprised WWII veteran Anglo Chiarot on his 96th birthday on May 16. Friends and relatives joined the vets at the La Crescenta Healthcare Center on Montrose Avenue for a surprise birthday party with a special Navy cake, coffee, cards and a few gifts. Angelo is the oldest active […]
Ask Phyllis! Competing In A Seller’s Market Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are beginning our search for a new home and I have a question/concern. I understand that many homes are selling over asking price. What happens if the appraisal doesn’t match the higher price? Can I still get a loan? And […]