Las Candelas Holds Fall Party

The Las Candelas’ Fall Party was held in the gardens at the home of Bruce and Debbie Hinckley. The theme was Tropical Paradise. Fifty members and their guests honored Bobbi Gangi, outgoing president and welcomed Monica Sierra, incoming president. The members will again begin their volunteer efforts at Hillsides Education Center, Hathaway-Sycamores, Glendale Healthy Kids […]

Community Benefits from Kiwanis Donations

As part of his “swan song,” at a recent meeting outgoing Kiwanis Club of La Cañada president Bill Watts announced that the club had donated $23,000 to various charities and organizations during his year as president. Watts also recognized the club’s many chairpersons and thanked them for their service at his final meeting as president. […]

Roberts Appointed President and CEO of GAMC

The Foothill Municipal Water District board of directors appointed Garry E. Bryant as its Division 1 director at its regularly scheduled meeting held Sept. 19. Bryant will complete the term vacated by Robert J. Gomperz. Division 1 is located in Altadena and is composed of portions of Lincoln Avenue Water Company, Rubio Canon Land & […]

FMWD Names Division 1 Director

The Foothill Municipal Water District board of directors appointed Garry E. Bryant as its Division 1 director at its regularly scheduled meeting held Sept. 19. Bryant will complete the term vacated by Robert J. Gomperz. Division 1 is located in Altadena and is composed of portions of Lincoln Avenue Water Company, Rubio Canon Land & […]

Mary Gant Installed as Kiwanis President for 2011-12 Year

Mary Gant was installed as the 2011-12 president of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada (Noon) at an installation dinner held at the Oakmont Country Club. The installation of Gant and her fellow officers was made by the California-Nevada governor of Kiwanis International, Comdr. Jack Olmstead, USN, Ret. Over 150 Kiwanians and friends attended the […]

CV Weekly On The Move!!

Chris Waldheim spent four days hiking the High Sierra Camps in Yosemite and said, “I had to bring along my trusty CV Weekly.” Here he is, on top of Mt. Hoffmann at 10,850’ with Half Dome behind him. Lucky we’re not afraid of heights, Chris! CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us with you on […]

Glendale Memorial Wishes Knox Well

Longtime Glendale physician Rozella Knox, MD, retired after 22 years at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. Dr. Knox joined the hospital’s medical staff in 1989 and served as chair of the General and Family Practice department and as a member of the Hospital Community Board. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and […]

A Wonderful Kiwanis Evening-Crowds Enjoy Afternoon of Wine, Food

By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday the Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting event sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada was held at Memorial Park. Over 500 guests joined volunteers and vendors for this annual event which raises funds to support the Kiwanis and La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation. “We had two more food vendors […]

VHH Welcomes New Wound Care Physician John S. Gambol

Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently welcomed John S. Gambol, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Gambol has joined the hospital’s Wound Care Advantage program, which uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to heal chronic wounds. “I have used hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat wounds that patients have had for years,” said Dr. Gambol, who specializes in […]

Ask Phyllis

Should I allow the buyer to hire an inspector before the offer to purchase? Dear Phyllis, I inherited a home from my aunt and am planning on getting it listed for sale. In the meantime a neighbor is interested in purchasing it for their son. I told them how much I wanted and they asked […]