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EDITORIAL THE VALLEY'S BEST FERNANDO AWARD FINALISTS EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM.


THE San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley

Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills.
 is a community famous for its volunteers and its philanthropists. Five of its givers truly stand out this year as finalists for the Valley's top civic honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. , the Fernando Award:

Jill Banks Barad of Sherman Oaks, who has worked hard for magnet schools magnet school
n.
A public school offering a specialized curriculum, often with high academic standards, to a student body representing a cross section of the community.
. Sheldon I. Mende of North Hills, who has lobbied for various local causes. William Powers William Powers can refer to:
  • William C. Powers, president of The University of Texas at Austin
  • William D. Powers, environmentalist, author of Blue Clay People
  • William T.
 Jr. of Northridge, who has supported youths, the arts and the homeless. Ruth Richter of Winnetka, a public-transportation advocate. And Kathleen Sterling of Agoura Hills, who has worked for cultural, children's and health organizations.

These five are citizens in the truest sense of the word. They are an asset to the community and an inspiration to us all.
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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Date:Aug 23, 2002
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