Monthly Archives: June 2020

Sather and Montgomery Return as Co-Sponsors of the July 4th Home Decorating Contest

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

When it comes to knowing houses and the right look, Pacific Palisades realtor Joan Sather excels, so it is no surprise she has hosted the annual Patriotic Home Decorating Contest since 2008. “I am thrilled each year with the love … Continue reading →

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Optimists Award Scholarships to Six PaliHi Seniors 

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

  The Pacific Palisades Optimist Club, through its foundation, and with financial support from realtors Michael Edlen, Anthony Marguleas, Alexandra Pfeifer and Dan Urbach, was able to offer $2,000 scholarships to six graduating seniors at Palisades High. Rich Wilken, who … Continue reading →

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Warning to Homeowners Who Are Renting a House or a Room: Watch Out for Grifters

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Circling the News ran a touching personal story by Paul Morantz (“The Tarot Cards Foretold the Future of Two Friends”) on June 8. Morantz followed up, asking if CTN wanted to know about a rental scam by grifters that he felt … Continue reading →

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PAPA Expands Home Decorating Contest for the 4th of July

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Since the traditional Fourth of July events have to be cancelled this year in Pacific Palisades–the morning run, the afternoon parade and the evening concert/fireworks–the emphasis will be on activities we can enjoy at home, as a community. For example, to … Continue reading →

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Tom Falzone Was to Lead Palisades 4th Skydivers

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to CTN Several friends of New Yorker Tom Falzone have died from Covid-19. He knows cadets at West Point, where he coaches the parachute team, who have lost grandparents. Back in May, the 1979 PaliHi graduate … Continue reading →

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Castellammare Residents Fear that Illegal Fireworks Could Start a Brush Fire in This Weather

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Circling the News received this letter from a Castellammare resident: “Something else you might want to look into, fireworks and fires at the beach between Sunset and Coastline Drive. We’ve called the police many times and rarely get a response. … Continue reading →

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The Tarot Cards Foretold the Future of Friends

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Bob Vickrey sent the following message: “Five years ago, my longtime Palisadian friend Paul Morantz sent me a story he had written that was so tantalizing and well-told, I circulated it among many friends. Sadly, it never received … Continue reading →

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Bands, Musicians and Singers Sought for 4th of July Online Concert in the Palisades

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

A 60-minute virtual concert is being planned for the Fourth of July in Pacific Palisades. Main talents that will be featured include Adam Topol, Tom Freund, Rocky Dawuni and friends. The event will be broadcast via Facebook Live on July … Continue reading →

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Summer Is Fast Approaching: Time to Read and Also Enjoy Online Events at the L.A. Public Library

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Gail Kim, children’s librarian at the Palisades Branch Library, wrote Circling the News on June 4 to say that even though the  library is still closed, there are lots of opportunities, starting with the “Summer Reading Challenge.” “Believe it or … Continue reading →

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About 300 People Stage Protest in Pacific Palisades

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

About 300 local residents gathered at the El Medio bluffs at 11 a.m. to peacefully protest George Floyd’s killing with a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Marchers went down El Medio onto Sunset Boulevard, chanting “Black Lives Matter” and “Be the … Continue reading →

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