PARTY LINES : VOLUNTEERISM THE GOLDEN RULE.Byline: Barbara De Witt Volunteers are true heroes. They give of themselves with a joy that reflects the lesson of the Golden Rule, and because of them 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 better place to live and work. Literally hundreds of outstanding volunteers were nominated this year for J.C. Penney Co.'s Golden Rule Award, but judges - including the Daily News - narrowed the competition down to 12 nominees, who brought family and friends to the annual Golden Rule Awards luncheon held Wednesday at Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys. The top four honors went to Ruben Hernandez of the Unification of Disabled Latin Americans, Frank Altadonna of the Catalyst Foundation for AIDS Awareness and Care, Lee Seitz of the Polio Survivors Foundation and 13-year-old Nick Heukrodt, who helps with maintenance and youth projects at De Anza Park in Calabasas. Each received a $1,000 contribution to the organization of his or her choice, letters of commendation from President Bill Clinton, Mayor Richard Riordan and other politicos, and a stunning Golden Rule trophy featuring a sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: glass flame. Finalists, who included Martha Jane Dowds, Nancy Pitchford, Hughes/Mulholland Middle School Partnership Program, Westlake High School Westlake High School may refer to:
While guests dined on trout almondine and an ice cream bombe bombe n. A dessert consisting of two or more layers of variously flavored ice cream frozen in a round or melon-shaped mold. [French (from its shape); see bomb.] drenched in chocolate with a cherry as the surprise filling, the charming Kinder Chorus, a group of vivacious under-5 children in hula and Carmen Miranda costumes, waved flags, blew kisses and sang ``It's a Small World'' as they paraded through the room. The event was coordinated by Joan Kagen and Jim Leaky of the Volunteer Center and John Baldwin, manager of J.C. Penney in the Town Center mall Town Center Mall may refer to:
The California Women's Law Center passed on a snobby snob n. 1. One who tends to patronize, rebuff, or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire, or seek association with people regarded as social superiors. 2. dinner venue for its annual fund-raiser and went for racous laughter Thursday night at the Petersen Automotive Museum The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a non-profit organization specializing in the education and history of . About 400 guests were entertained by comedian and sitcom writer Emily Levine, as well as Elayne Boosler and Eve Ensler, while grazing on goodies provided by some of L.A.'s best women chef/restaurateurs including Gerri Gilliland, Christine Splichal and Marilyn Lewis. There weren't any celebs, but the cars were cool and the food was haute, particularly the papadis (burritolike appetizers) and chicken turnovers with green apple and coconut chutney chut·ney n. A pungent relish made of fruits, spices, and herbs. [Hindi ca  n from the Bombay Cafe in West Los Angeles
CAPTION(S): 5 Photos Photo: (1) Jim Leaky, left, Joan Kagan and John Baldwin, event co-chairs, get in the party spirit at the Golden Rule Awards luncheon Wednesday. (2) Chaminade College Preparatory senior Ryan Neuweg gets a congratulatory kiss from his mother, Lenore Neuweg, for being named a finalist in the Golden Rule Awards for outstanding volunteers. (3) Schmoozing before the Golden Rule awards program are Tawanna Johnson, left, and Sally Burford of the Pacoima Community Youth Cultural Center. David Crane/Daily News (4) Valley Assisteens honored for community service at the 40th annual Medallion Ball last week are Alexis Zarro of Calabasas, left, Linda Conover of West Hills, Lauren Sgro of Granada Hills and Maria Camacho of Encino. (5) Doing the party scene at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Cheerful Helpers gala are president Helen Sherwin, left, past president Frances Buchsbaum, member Leba Ostroff-Phillips and event chairwoman Ruth Fenton-Sax. The volunteer group raised $80,000 to support its therapeutic preschool for children with special needs. |
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