By Robin GOLDSWORTHY

Members of American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614, with support from the CV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge #641 and the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, recently prepared “bags of thanks” for local law enforcement as part of a Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch they hosted. The lunch was in lieu of the Posts’ annual breakfast, currently on hiatus due to the pandemic, that it hosts for law enforcement.

Members of CHP, the CV Sheriff’s Station and Glendale police were invited to stop by the Hall on La Crescenta Avenue to pick up a bag that was filled with a sandwich, soft drink, water, cookies, and goodie bags that included hand sanitizers, a rear window American flag, protein bars, pens and more. Also in each bag was a note thanking each law enforcement person for his/her service and protection.

“We typically host a breakfast once a year for police and another for firefighters,” said Lynn McGinnis, past Post commander. “This year we decided that, with all the things going on in our society, it would be a good time to stand behind law enforcement.”

Post members made sure the luncheon was “COVID-19 sensitive.” Participants were asked to wear masks. Guests could either drive by to pick up their bag or relax at one of the few tables set up in the parking lot – social distance observed. A representative from radio station AM 870 was also on-site to welcome law enforcement.

McGinnis gave a shout-out to Post Commander Robert Wollenweber, who he said was a driving force behind the event. And Jean Maluccio, from the CV Chamber and many other local organizations, made sure that Glendale’s K-9 Unit was not forgotten

“She has been a longtime supporter of the K-9 Unit,” McGinnis said.  “She made up extra goodie bags for the dogs in Glendale’s K-9 unit.”

Certificates were also distributed to members of the Glendale Police Dept., CV Sheriff’s Dept. and CHP.

  Dick CLUBB, robin goldsworthy