Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Scammers Call and Want Money for a Family Member in Jail

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  A friend and an Optimist Club member sent me the following note: you may know about this ‘scam and you may want to use it in one of your editions.” He explained that he received a call (his third … Continue reading →

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Pot-Shots to Appear on CTN

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  (Editor’s note: A reader, who is a fan of Ashleigh Brilliant (creator of Pot-Shots), has worked out an agreement with CTN that gives this newsletter the permission to use copyrighted Pot-Shots. Potshots remain the property of Ashleigh Brilliant. To … Continue reading →

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The Passing of Rosalynn Carter

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Local author Bob Vickrey wrote about Rosalynn Carter: I enjoyed my couple of days with Rosalynn back in the mid-80s when I escorted her around LA to media engagements and bookstore signings for her book First Lady from Plains. She was … Continue reading →

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What is it? #4

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

It’s a laundry paddle that belonged to Daniele’s paternal grandmother and was used from around 1900 to 1920 in their home in the town of Domevre in the Lorraine province of France. The grandmother had a wash basin in an … Continue reading →

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Around the Pacific Palisades: Illegal Vendors, Unslightly Newsracks and a Rifle

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

ILLEGAL VENDORS: A resident ran a photo of yet another illegal pop-up food stand along Sunset Boulevard and noted “ . . .and then there were two.” Notice the propane tank on the sidewalk, which means a permit is needed … Continue reading →

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Learn the Best Orchids to Grow Outdoors

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Speaker Peter Lin will present “Orchids Alfresco! The Best Orchids to Grow Outdoors” at the monthly meeting of the Malibu Orchid Society. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, in the Community Methodist Church, Hart Lounge, … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Band Will Head to Final Competition in Sacramento

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

BY CHAZ PLAGER As the end of the first semester fast approaches, the Palisades Charter High School Marching Band is gearing up for the end of their season as well. This Friday, over 60 students of the program will board … Continue reading →

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Two Palisades Scouts Celebrate Veterans Day with DAR

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Veterans Day is always observed on November 11, however many communities hold the celebration on other days in order to allow more people to participate. Two Palisades Scouts honored Veterans by going to a meeting of the Santa Monica chapter … Continue reading →

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No One Wants to Be Right on This One

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

My first husband, who liked to ski, took me, a novice on the slopes. As we waited to get on the chair lift, he reminded me to keep everything next to my body, because things could get caught on the … Continue reading →

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Canyon and Kenter Canyon Schools Were in Lockdown November 15

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Canyon Elementary School went into lockdown on November 15 around 2:30 p.m. and then later the same day Kenter Canyon Elementary School also went into lockdown, according to Gates Security CEO Scott Wagenseller. Both schools had received shooting threats. Again, … Continue reading →

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