OBITUARY: Dale Van Vlack, 99; Legion Member, Aerospace Engineer and Golfer

Dale Edgar Van Vlack, a 51-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on June 18 at age 99.

Sue PascoeJune 30, 2022Comment

Legion Auxiliary Presents $1,000 to PaliHi Color Guards

When the American Legion Post 283 Auxiliary members heard that an extracurricular program that supported the arts might be cut at Palisades High School, they voted to provide financial aid.

Sue PascoeMay 18, 2022Comment

Renovations Started on the Interior of the American Legion Building

Finally, a facelift is underway for the American Legion building, at the corner of Swarthmore and La Cruz.

Sue PascoeMarch 22, 2022Comment

American Legion’s Jim Cragg Receives Veteran of the Year Award

Lt. Colonel Jim Cragg, commander of American Legion Post 283, was honored on November 13 as the Veteran of the Year during the UCLA Football Military Appreciation Game at the Rose Bowl.

Sue PascoeNovember 29, 2021Comment

Legion Auxiliary Donates Thanksgiving Gift Cards to Palisades Firefighters

As Pacific Palisades residents and people across the country settle in for Thanksgiving with their families, there are many men and women who work in emergency services, such as firefighters, police and medical personnel, who will be on duty.

Sue PascoeNovember 24, 2021Comment

Legion Will Try to Buy Zorensky’s Sunset/La Cruz Property; Critics Fear This Could Undermine Post 283’s Benevolence

As announced by Circling the News in November, longtime Pacific Palisades commercial real estate owner Elliott Zorensky is selling his property on Sunset (15220-15240) and La Cruz (15230-15234)

Sue PascoeFebruary 10, 2020Comment

American Legion Has Been a Driving Force for Good in Pacific Palisades

After running the story about the American Legion giving the YMCA a check for $25,000, several people wondered about the history of the legion.

Sue PascoeDecember 9, 2019Comment

American Legion Post 283 Donates $25,000 To Palisades YMCA, Aiding Seniors and Teens

The Ronald Reagan American Legion Post presented $25,000 to the Palisades-Malibu YMCA. Y Executive Director Jim Kirtley was thrilled with the donation.

Sue PascoeDecember 5, 2019Comment

Gary Sinise Visits American Legion Post 283

Gary Sinise, an Oscar-nominated actor and winner of an Emmy, a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild awards, had more than 270 residents and veterans laughing as he talked about aspects of his life.

Sue PascoeApril 26, 2019Comment