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Community Council Doles out Annual Awards 20 Pages Thursday, December 19, 2019 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Deck Your Halls Voting Now Open Community Council Doles Out Annual Awards Voting for the 2019 Deck Your Halls home decorating contest is now open! Vote for your fa- vorites in two categories: Best Decked Out Hall and DIY/Originality, which will each win a prize Pride of the Palisades: George Wolfberg (right) Photos by Sarah Shmerling package to local businesses valued at hundreds of dollars. Visit palipost.com/deck-your-hall-2019 to vote between now and December 27 at 10 a.m. By SARAH SHMERLING Chair George Wolfberg, who, has also served for “many years” Editor-in-Chief through several different organi- as the Santa Monica Canyon Civ- zations, has served the community ic Association’s president, ongo- acific Palisades Woman’s Club for more than four decades. ing chair of the Potrero Canyon Pwas filled with community “It’s been a pleasure and hon- Community Advisory Committee, Hundreds Attend 61st members, local elected officials, or to work at your side over the was an active participant in the No and members of the Los Angeles last several years at PPCC,” Sec- Oil! Campaign and more. Fire and Los Angeles Police de- retary Chris Spitz shared at the Congressman Ted Lieu’s Dis- partments on Thursday evening, ceremony. “Your knowledge, in- trict Representative Janet Turner Holiday Ho! Ho! Ho! December 12, to celebrate Pacific sight, enthusiasm and ability to was on hand to honor Wolfberg— Palisades Community Council’s get right to the heart of the issues and deliver news that his achieve- annual Awards Celebration and at hand are second to none. You’re ments were read into the U.S. Holiday Meeting. a terrific friend and mentor not Congressional Record on Decem- at Simon Meadow This year’s gala honored a only to me, but to many Palisadi- ber 5. Pride of the Palisades, a Citizen of ans and other community leaders “Madam Speaker, I rise to the Year and three Golden Spark- throughout Los Angeles, some of celebrate Mr. George Wolfberg, plugs for their work in the com- whom are here tonight.” a longtime community leader in munity. Wolfberg, who, even while California’s 33rd Congressio- The first award, Pride of the battling a medical issue, is now nal District who will receive the Palisades, was given to PPCC into his fourth term as PPCC chair, (Continued on Page 4) Pali Podcast Returns With Councilmember Mike Bonin By SARAH SHMERLING questions pertaining to develop- than 12 years. He has also served Editor-in-Chief ment, overnight beach access, ac- on the Board of Directors of the cessory dwelling units, overnight Pacific Palisades Democratic he Pali Podcast, hosted by vehicular dwelling, bridge hous- Club. Maryam Zar and Steve Cron, ing, cannabis enforcement, vaping Cron has been an adjunct Treturns this week in partnership regulation and the long-awaited professor at the Pepperdine Uni- with the Palisadian-Post with Palisades dog park. versity School of Law since 2003 special guest District 11 Coun- Episodes of the podcast will and partner at the Law Offices of cilmember Mike Bonin. offer an interview highlighting Cron, Israels & Stark since 1980. Bonin will join Zar and Cron extraordinary lives and their ac- Zar, born in Iran, grew up in for an hour-long discussion about complishments you might not New Jersey and went to Boston Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer his support for Pacific Palisades otherwise have a chance to meet. University for a BS in mass com- and community initiatives, like Each third Thursday of the month, munication and Pepperdine Law By SARAH SHMERLING close to 400 community members Guests snacked on cornetti the Veterans’ Gardens project that listeners can check out the Post School. Her local service includes Editor-in-Chief celebrated the 61st annual Holiday from Monument Avenue restau- broke ground on December 7 at to find out who the featured guest serving as the founding chair of Ho! Ho! Ho! on Sunday, Decem- rant CinqueTerre Osteria WEST Palisades Recreation Center. will be before the episode is re- the Pacific Palisades Task Force ith Lisa Glantz at the helm ber 15. and sipped on hot chocolate from Bonin will also address his leased. on Homelessness and a former for the second year in a row, “Even though people say I’m Palisades Garden Café. broader vision for Los Angeles, Previous guests on Pali Pod- chair of PPCC, as well as sitting W leading it, I’m really not,” Glantz Other festivities included an including clean energy, affordable cast include Anne Kerr Adams, on the Pacific Palisades Park Ad- shared with the Palisadian-Post appearance by Honorary Mayors housing, better mobility, reducing Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben and visory Board, Pacific Palisades after the event, giving thanks to Billy and Janice Crystal, a bake traffic and more. Arnie Wishnick. YMCA and Pacific Palisades De- the 100 volunteers who helped sale, live music, dance and martial “Mike Bonin has been a bold Pali Podcast hosts Cron and sign Review Board. put it on. “I’m a cheerleader, I’m arts performances, and more. leader for LA, often bucking the Zar both boast deep ties to the She was an elected delegate definitely a cheerleader … it was Glantz shared that this year, trend and speaking hard truths on community. for Assembly District 50 and has a puzzling of all of these positive, the Palisades Charter High School the floor of Council chambers,” Cron, who graduated from served on the Executive Board of thoughtful community people who Ambassadors were on hand to vol- Zar shared ahead of the podcast Hastings College of Law in 1973, the Business & Professional Cau- said, ‘Sure, I’ll help.’” unteer, which she said was key to release. “He hasn’t been afraid is currently serving as the Area 2 cus. She is also a mother to three Relocating from Palisades making the event a success. to speak his mind, and at the representative, which covers The children and served as president Recreation Center, this year’s fes- same time, has made sure to lend Highlands, on the Pacific Pali- of PTSA at Paul Revere Charter tivities took place at YMCA Simon See more photos on Page 3. his support to each of the neigh- sades Community Council. In the Middle School. Meadow Park, coinciding with the borhoods that make up the very past, he has served on the Board For more information or to annual Christmas Tree Lot. unique 11th Council District.” of Directors of Kehillat Israel, in- listen to this week’s Pali Podcast, Glantz, who on Thursday The hosts plan to ask Bonin cluding as vice president for more visit palipost.com/palipodcast. night, December 12, was awarded a Golden Sparkplug award from the Pacific Palisades Community Council for her commitment to continuing the Ho! Ho! Ho! tra- dition when it was in jeopardy of ending after six decades, shared that she was inspired to save it after hearing that Santa was not showing up. She said that she “couldn’t let the children be disappointed.” She added that a sense of day to day community is often miss- ing with technology, cars and a busy world, but days like Ho! Ho! Ho! give people a chance to make a conscious decision to show up and appreciate the world, with no Steve Cron Councilmember Mike Bonin Maryam Zar intention except to give. Photo by Christian Monterrosa Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Photo courtesy of Maryam Zar Page 2 Palisadian-Post December 19, 2019 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram With new Marching Band Director Tyler Farrell at the helm, Palisades Charter High School finishes the semester by reaching the championships and exceeding the band’s placement last year. Palisadian-Post 2¢ Your2¢ Two Cents’ Worth OUT OF THE PAST Got something to say? Call (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used. September 22, 1988 Legion women cook up luau: American Legion Auxiliary Palisades Unit 283 will hold its fundraising luau in the American Legion Hall on La Cruz Drive on Saturday, September 24. Preparing for luau are Earla Leaf Blowers Hanold, Helen Hinchey, Beverly Vieau and Norma Gordon. To the lady at Sunset and Al- lenford who was harassing a gardener for using a gas leaf blower: Really, you waste your time doing that? To all people who complain to any gardeners PALI HIGH FOOTBALL who are not yours, honestly find Congrats Pali Band!! something better to do with your time. These gardeners, a lot of KAMI TURROU them live far away, you should Thank you for a great article about Pali Band! say politely, “Do you know that SHANNON PARESA it is illegal in Los Angeles to use We are so lucky Mr. Farrell joined Pali’s wonderful music program. a gas leaf blower?” if you really want to waste your time. But I JULIA MCKENNA BLESSING know it’s horrible for the envi- Way to go Pali...congrats ronment, mind your own busi- JONNA GOODMAN HACHMANN ness and don’t snitch. If your Awesome article! gardener uses gas blower may- DONIKA PIPER RICHARDSON be buy them an electric one for Way to go! $100. Self Care This is in response to the letter LETTERS TO regarding “self care.” I was a teacher for second graders and THE EDITOR these are some of the things that make people healthier and hap- ‘Where Does the Time Go?’ pier: 1) Eat healthy food This is the time we toast, cheer, laugh and tell our stories of the past 2) Exercise year.
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