By Mary O’KEEFE Having a child is the most exciting and frightening time of a parent’s life. For most, the birth process is routine, meaning lots of pain for mom, some deep “cleansing breaths,” and then, when it is over, that amazing moment when the child is placed in the arms of mom and dad. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE According to the U.S. Pharmacies and Drug Store Industry, an estimated 4.25 billion retail prescriptions will be filled throughout the U.S. in 2019 with about 300 million in California alone. Over time, many of these will become outdated. So what should a person do with those outdated meds? It is not recommended […]
“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” ~ Vista M. Kelly A deadly nor’easter is bringing howling winds, drenching rain, heavy snow and powerful waves to much of the East Coast. Winter arrived as scheduled to the Midwestern and eastern states, but here […]
Pencil Me In Trying to schedule something on our community calendar is a dance to be sure. The first part of the year is typically busy and 2018 is no exception. I was honored to attend a grand gala in January for Ascencia, which works to lift people out of homelessness, and on Friday […]
Beginning March 18, all residents and businesses in La Cañada Flintridge served by Valley Water Company, La Cañada Irrigation District, and Mesa Crest Water Company are asked to refrain from all outdoor water use, including irrigating lawns and landscaping, for up to 10 days as an imported water pipeline inspection occurs. Residents are also asked […]
By Brian CHERNICK On Tuesday, the Glendale City Council approved the addition into the city’s historic registry a Tudor Revival-style commercial building and the Miradero Gateway to the Brand Family Cemetery. Designed and built by local architect Alfred Priest in 1928, the former mortuary was crafted in a Tudor Revival architectural style that is known […]
Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved. ~ Jane Goodall By Mary O’KEEFE Above is the opening quote on the Phil Simon Clinic website and perhaps best states the foundation of this philanthropic arm of Huntington Memorial Hospital. Phil Simon […]
By Julie BUTCHER Engineers from Los Angeles County Flood Control District made a presentation at the February meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council that focused on safety preparations the agency is making in anticipation of upcoming storms. Stormwater Division principal engineer Sterling Klippel reported that the county’s immediate work is aimed at preventing dangerous […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive was held on Thursday, Feb. 15 as part of the American Red Cross outreach. According to Dep. Alex Covian of the Crescenta Valley Station, 27 people came by the station to donate blood and 23 actually donated. The American Red Cross was happy with the […]
“Ships that pass in the night, and speak of each other in passing …” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Tales Of A Wayside Inn” The image below brought Longfellow’s words to mind. My curiosity then led me to its origin. “Tales of a Wayside Inn” is a collection of stories related by a group of travelers […]