Accused Revere Teacher Reinstated by SUE PASCOE Editor Aul Revere Middle School Teacher Steven Carnine Was Reinstated to the Pclassroom on Thursday

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Vol. 1, No. 11 • April 1, 2015 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 14,500 • $1.00 See Page 16 Accused Revere Teacher Reinstated By SUE PASCOE Editor aul Revere Middle School teacher Steven Carnine was reinstated to the Pclassroom on Thursday. He had been pulled from his job on Monday because a family filed a lawsuit alleging racism. On March 23 close to 400 students, parents and teachers rallied in front of Paul Revere before school to protest the suspension of the 27-year-veteran at the school, who teaches sixth-grade English/history and eighth-grade U.S. History. The following morning LAUSD held a meeting for parents about racism and initially denied parents the right to speak, until parent and noted urban planner Doug Suisman claimed his right, and spoke, followed by others. That afternoon on the popular John and Ken show on KFI 640 radio, the pair discussed LAUSD’s lack of common sense in suspending Carnine without thoroughly vetting a lawsuit filed by a Shawn B. on behalf of his daughter, Maggie B., seeking un- At Paul Revere Middle School on March 23, more than 400 students, parents and teachers showed support for suspended teacher specified damages. Steven Carnine before school, calling the alleged racist remarks untrue. Photo: Sue Pascoe According to the suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the plaintiff is under 18 and is half black and half white. She started attending Paul Revere School in 2013 as a Support Autism Fundraising April 12 seventh-grade student and had been in By SUE PASCOE Meche Salon (Guy Riggio), Pacific Palisades children,” Sabin said. “Recently, a parent Carnine’s eighth-grade class for seven days Editor Pediatric Dentistry, Palisades News, The Yo- spoke to me about her initial experience, in January when race and stereotypes were gurt Shoppe, Wieder Dermatology, Work- and said that within 48 hours of her son re- addressed. pril is Autism Awareness month. To ing With Autism and Yogi Girl Yogi Guy. ceiving an autism diagnosis, Autism Speaks According to the suit, “In discussing the honor families who have someone All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, had mailed the ‘100-day kit,’ which in- [Fergurson] incident, Carnine said that Aaffected by an autism spectrum the world’s leading autism science and ad- cluded all of the information necessary at the guy was a thug and he got what he de- disorder, the third annual “Go Blue or Go vocacy organization, which is dedicated to that point to help her understand and plan served,” according to the suit, which alleges Home” event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 funding research into the causes, preven- (Continued on Page 3) that the teacher also said, “Black people are p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at the Palisades tion, treatments and a cure for autism. judged for not being smart because they are Recreation Center. The public is invited. Yogurt Shoppe co-owner Jennifer Sabin not smart. A lot of them are just athletes.” There will be food trucks, a moon bounce, founded Working with Autism, Inc. in PAPA Seeks a The lawsuit alleges that Carnine said if carnival games, a Boba truck and a DJ, 1997, and is the executive director (visit: he was walking alone at night and there sponsored by the Apartment Market Group, workingwithautism.com). She initially be - Parade Theme were two black men behind him, he was Black Ink, Branches, Carly K, Elyse Walker, gan working with children on the autism “immediately going to be scared and think Friendship Circle, Gerry Blanck Martial spectrum under Dr. Ivar Lavaas at UCLA, Ever since American Legion Post 283 re- they are either going to steal from me or Arts, Helen’s Cycles, Jaimie Geller Jewelry, while earning her psychology degree. vived the Pacific Palisades Fourth of July pa- hurt me,” and “We all know Jews like to Jonathan & George Salon, Juice Crafters, “My experience with Autism Speaks is rade in 1961, a theme has helped define the hoard their money.” Kier Design, Liberty Mutual Insurance, they provide immediate and individual parade. This year is no different, and PAPA The suit also stated that Carnine, dur- Maemae Jewelry, Marc Michel Eyewear, support to the parents of newly diagnosed (Palisades Americanism Parade Associa- ing a lecture on the Civil War, stated that tion) is asking your help to pen a clever, “people didn’t like Lincoln because he was witty, poignant or memorable theme. a (N-word) lover,” and that Carnine was

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3 Bed, 2.5 bath, 1,857 sq ft $1,280,000 Contact Anthony now if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. 310.293.9280 [email protected] CalBRE#01173073 April 1, 2015 Palisades News Page 3 Autism (Continued from Page 1) for the appropriate support and therapies. “The strength of Autism Speaks is in the wealth of resources that an organization such as this has, and the individual support, which is provided to the families at a time of need,” Sabin said. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 68 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, which means those diagnosed can range from bright, verbal and autistic to mentally retarded and non-verbal. Parents who have a child with ASD tend to notice a developmental problem before the child’s first birthday. Autism is almost five times more common among boys than girls. Studies have shown that among identical twins, if one child has ASD, then the other will be affected about 36 to 95 percent of the time, too. Parents who have a child with autism have a 2 to 18 percent chance of having a second child who is also affected, and chil- Locals participating in last year’s Autism Speaks fundraiser were (left to right) Frankie Sabin, Sirena Warren, Colette Taheri and dren born to older parents are at higher risk Holland Mueller. Photo: Kevin Sabin for the disease. interventions and parental involvement are have been affected by autism. The goal is which include medication, behavioral and CDC notes that autism commonly co- significant factors in determining the child’s to create the world’s largest database of se- psychological interventions. occurs with other developmental, psychi- progress. Equally important, the earlier that quenced genomic information of Autism The organization believes that vaccines atric, neurologic, chromosomal and genetic a parent can detect these areas of concern, run on Google’s cloud-based genome have been shown to be safe for most children diagnoses. The co-occurrence of one or the earlier the intervention is started, the database, Google Genomics. and support vaccinations to prevent serious more non-ASD developmental diagnoses better the chance of a positive outcome.” Autism Speaks works towards improv- diseases such as measles and mumps. is 83 percent. Sabin says one of the most “common mis- ing diagnosis and the possible therapies, Visit: autismspeaks.org. “The label of autism should not inhibit conceptions is that individuals with autism parents from striving to maximize their are unable to build social relationships.” child’s potential,” Sabin said. “There is a great Autism Speaks raises money to support deal of variability within the autism diag- research to look at the genetic and environ- Eggstravaganza at Rec Center nosis, and the right combination of quality mental factors that may cause autism, in- The Palisades Recreation Center will imal petting zoo will be open. At noon cluding susceptibility genes, environmental host its annual Eggstravaganza from 10 there will be an egg hunt for children up toxins and maternal viral infections. It a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the to 8 years of age (bring your own basket). Volunteers funds the Autism Genetic Resource Ex- park, 851 Alma Real Dr. The cost is $5 per At 12:45 p.m. there will be a puppet show change, a DNA repository and family reg- child (please bring cash). Sought to Help istry of genotypes and phenotypes. Activities include two large bounce by the Franklin Haynes Marionettes. Since last year, that organization has houses (one for toddlers and one for big- Hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be With Parade partnered with Google on Mssng to collect ger kids), crafts and face painting. From sold. The Easter Bunny will arrive via Fire The next volunteer meeting for PAPA and study the DNA of 10,000 families that 10 a.m. to noon, the Reptacular farm an- Truck around 10:45 a.m. (Palisades Americanism Parade Associa- tion) will be held at 7 p.m. on April 6 at the American Legion when a theme will be selected. The public is invited. Return to It is not too early to start thinking about parade entries. “We would love new en- The 1860s trants,” said Daphne Gronich, second-term PAPA president. “It’s more interesting for residents to see different bands and floats At Marquez in the parade, and we encourage people to Marquez fourth grade teacher put them together.” Theresa Chaides alerted the A search is on for a parade grand mar- Palisades News, “All fourth- shal, as well as a headline band for the eve- graders are stepping back in ning concert at Palisades High, which was time to the 1860s on Thursday attended by 7,000 people last year. and are attending school in full Lawyer, Palisades resident and concert or- pioneer garb. It’s always neat to ganizer Keith Turner said that he has already see them coming to school in heard from local bands that would like the long skirts, hats and boots.” opportunity to play on the second stage. Elena Roby (left) and Sophie The day, which also features the 5/10K Davidson find out how bonnets Will Rogers Run, a parade, a concert and worked as natural sunblocks fireworks, is made possible by volunteers and while Archie Galbraith used a community donations. If you would like to “backpack from the 1860s.” volunteer or donate, and are unable to at- Photos: Tom Hofer tend the meeting, visit: palisadesparade.org. Page 4 Palisades News April 1, 2015 Galvez Recognized by Palisades Optimists By SUE PASCOE was faced with a new challenge: waking up He cites his favorite classes as AP Human Editor at 5 a.m. to drive to Pacific Palisades five Geography and English. “My favorite days a week. teacher is Ms. Korbonski, because she was alisades High School senior Daniel Palisades News spoke to Galvez in mid- the one who understood when I could not Galvez was recognized as Pacific Pal- February. “I have had the worst two weeks turn in an assignment because of what Pisades Optimist Club Student of the of my life,” Galvez said. “It all started out was happening.” Month. The College Center recommended with my car breaking down on the freeway. The commute makes it hard for Galvez him because “He is a kid that doesn’t give The gas pump failed and I was left strand - and his sister to do after-school activities. up, even in difficult circumstances. He just ed by Palmdale on the freeway shoulder.” “My sister had to give up lacrosse because puts his head down and keeps going.” Without a car, he and his sister missed the traffic back home was way too bad,” said When Galvez’s father lost his job in early next day of school. Galvez, who also plays the guitar and likes winter as an apartment manager in West A week later another catastrophe hit. to long board. Hollywood, the young man served as his “My camera bag [Canon 60D], my most Galvez has been accepted into UC Irvine father’s headhunter. (His mom Dora is a prized possession, was stolen from me at and CSUN, but was waiting to hear about house manager in Sherman Oaks.) school,” Galvez said. “It had my lenses and financial aid. “I plan on possibly taking the “I began searching on Craigslist and microphone along with the camera body. Santa Monica College route if aid doesn’t other job-searching websites, but quickly I had worked for every single penny of it come,” Galvez said. realized everyone asked for a resume and and it was just stolen away from me as if it (Editor’s note: A Pacific Palisades “angel” cover letter,” Galvez said. “So I made both were nothing. I had over $2,000 of equip- heard about Galvez’s stolen film equipment of them, with my dad along my side. Once ment in my bag. and has offered to help him replace it. Galvez we had those, I started looking for apart- “It was the camera I shot all my films was speechless and then said, “Thank you. ment manager jobs, mostly on Craigslist.” Daniel Galvez was the January Optimist with and did my school photo projects, That is so amazing.”) “When I was applying for jobs for my Student of the month. Photo: Rich Wilken too. I had to file a police report and I’ve dad, there were a couple that were closer to live, but since Galvez and his sister, a junior, been trying to see who could’ve possibly PaliHi but they didn’t call back. Then, I who also attends PaliHi and didn’t want stolen it and see if fliers would work to get found an ad for a job in Glendale,” Galvez to transfer, they didn’t consider it. it back,” he said. Posters describing the DRB Meeting Cancelled said. “This was one of the last ads I applied Galvez said his dad got a call one day equipment were hung around the school. The Pacific Palisades Village Design Re- to before we were basically being kicked before they had to move out. “Once my Galvez, who attended elementary school view Board has cancelled its regularly sched- out of our old apartment by the new build- dad went over for the interview, he got the in West Hollywood and then Paul Revere uled meeting on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the ing owner.” job and keys to the new apartment.” Middle School, said he had taken various Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. Earlier, the family had visited Glendale Although the stress and anxiety of pos- jobs like cat sitting and saved his money for The next regularly scheduled meeting is and thought it would be a great place to sibly being homeless was now gone, Galvez years in order to buy the equipment. April 22.

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ellenmccormick.com (310) 230-3707 | [email protected] CalBRE# 00872518 ©2015 An Independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. April 1, 2015 Palisades News Page 5 Gottesman, Masi Win Teen Contest aniel Gottesman and Danika Masi were named Mr. and Miss Pali sades at the 56th Annual Teen Contest, celebrating Dyouth in Pacific Palisades on March 26 in Mercer Hall at Palisades High. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Arnie Wishnick, who has been on the organizing committee for 36 years, said: “The kids were fabulous—any one of them could have won.” Gottesman and Masi, who both attend PaliHi, each received a $2,000 cash prize and food for a year at Palisades Garden Café, plus the opportunity to ride in the Fourth of July parade and on the firetruck with Santa Claus at the Chamber’s Ho!Ho!Ho! celebration. Thursday’s show opened with a performance by The Filharmonic, a six-member boy band. The emcee was Christian Saglie (Mr. Palisades 1996). Masi, a junior, competed against eight other girls: Zoe Dutton (Harvard-Westlake senior), Audrey Kailer (Westmark sophomore), Shaler Williams (Viewpoint sophomore) and Pali students Makayla Michelini (junior), Kimara Velez (junior), Miya Eber lein (senior), Sophia Eberlein (sophomore) and Cleo Hoffman (junior). Gottesman, only a freshman, competed against Brett Schneid (Crespi sophomore), Evan Epstein (Brentwood freshman) and Pali students Gabriel Galef (sophomore), Noah Alcus (junior) and Algimantas Leitz inger (junior). The contestants, in addition to performing a talent, were judged on extracurricular activities, honors, community service and poise in speaking. Masi, who dances at Fancy Feet and is a member of “Acapali” (PaliHi’s a capella group), sang a song from In the Heights for her talent. Gottesman, a member of the PaliHi concert, marching and jazz band, and director of fundraising for the PaliHi rocketry team, played the French horn, before going to the piano to play and sing Danika Masi and Daniel Gottesman, Miss and Mr. Palisades 2015. Photo: Shelby Pascoe Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke.” Page 6 Palisades News April 1, 2015

Heard ANN CLEAVES About Town Theatre Palisades Youth I went to the Theatre Palisades Youth performance of Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood, and I laughed so hard. Someone should give Dorothy Dillingham Blue an award—those kids are directed so well, they even know the little facial expres- sions to make. Urban Decibel Ordinance I don’t understand why an urban decibel ordinance can’t be passed. If a motor- cycle is too loud, the owner should have to make changes. Do spot checks like they do for sobriety checks and it would help get all the noisy ones off the road. Control Streetside Clutter There’s a new free magazine out about Westside real estate (what else?) called Digs, and a new box has been installed close to the mailbox on Antioch, directly across from the Chamber. They likely have installed other boxes willy-nilly. Doesn’t the City enforce the placement of boxes? (Editor’s note: Councilman Mike Bon- VIEWPOINT Thought to Ponder in’s office directed the reader to check with “Go placidly among the Street Services Investigation & Enforcement noise and haste, and re- Division, Attn: Newsrack Section, 1149 S. Loving Children Equally member what peace there Broadway, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA may be in silence.” 90015, [213] 847-6000.) By BARBARA GOULD treated differently—but equally. You may need “Desiderata,” a 1927 to speak differently to them to get your point poem― by Max Ehrmann irls growing up today can aspire to be across. But however you do it, you must instill Dog Pick-up Law a scientist, astronaut, doctor, inventor them with your values in a way that they will There are dog walkers who habitually or even President of the United States G take them into adulthood. violate Los Angeles County Code Sec. and have a reasonable expectation of meeting My girlfriend, Lila, whom I’ve known for 45 10.40.060. “Defecation—Persons walking those goals. years, said that when her children got to be Founded November 5, 2014 a dog on any property other than their Not so in my generation. If we went to col- ——————— own must carry a suitable bag or container lege, we most likely became teachers. When I adults, she asked each one privately if they felt 15332 Antioch Street #169 for the purposes of removing feces and to turned 18, I moved out of my parents’ house. she had a favorite child. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Jeff answered that being the first-born he was (310) 401-7690 immediately remove any feces once de- I tried to work part-time and stay in school, www.PalisadesNews.com posited by their dog.” Please obey this law. but I couldn’t support myself with a part-time the favorite—but don’t worry, “we were treated ——————— so equally that no one would have known.” Publisher job, so I never finished college. I had always Scott Wagenseller Ugliest Cell Tower wanted to get married and have a family: that David said that Jeff was kind of difficult and [email protected] The town should have a contest and de- was really important to me and it happened. I as he, David, was very easy going, he was the Editor favorite—but don’t worry, “we were treated so Sue Pascoe cide whether the ugliest cell phone tower have three sons, all of whom I can proudly say [email protected] is the new one on Sunset (near Capri) as are Eagle Scouts. equally that no one would have known.” Graphics Director you drive through the Riviera section. All My oldest son, Russell (born 1965), is married Richard was sure it was him because he was Manfred Hofer along the route are charming old-style the youngest—but don’t worry, “we were treated Digital Content and Technology with two sons. But if I ran into them on the Kurt Park street lamps, in contrast to this large silver street, I would not recognize them because he so equally that no one would have known.” Advertising pole with a light sticking out. Or would has decided not to be a part of our family. The Lisa, being the only girl, was sure she was the Jeff Ridgway the ugliest tower be the wood monstros- last time I saw his sons, they were 3 and 1. Now favorite—but don’t worry, “we were treated so [email protected] Grace Hiney ity that has gone up on Via de la Paz at they are 14 and 12. equally that no one would have known.” They, [email protected] Bowdoin. How can they City call either My second son, Ron (born 1968), is married like my children, are all amazing adults. Advisor of these esthetically pleasing? with two daughters, who are 15 and 7. During Bill Bruns (Gould lived in Pacific Palisades from 1957-60. Contributing Writers school vacations Alyce, the oldest, takes the Laura Abruscato, Laurel Busby, Remember to Look Both Ways train from San Diego and spends time here so She and her husband returned to town in 2000 Danielle Gillespie, Libby Motika A young man texting on his phone we can do “girl” things. We visit the mall, go when her parents passed away. For the past 21 Contributing Photographers years, she has worked as a sales representative Wendy Price Anderson, stepped into the middle of the intersection to museums and lunch, and see my elderly Bart Bartholomew, Shelby Pascoe without regard to a car that had started to neighbor who watched her grow up. for a candy distributor.) ——————— turn from Via de la Paz onto Antioch (by My youngest son, David (born 1970), is A bi-monthly newspaper mailed on the first and third Wednesday of each Gelsons). Although pedestrians have the single, but for the last 20 years has been a youth month. 14,500 circulation includes right of way, a near accident was avoided counselor for the San Gabriel Fellowship group. OOPS! zip code 90272 and Sullivan, Man- when the car slammed on the brakes. At a surprise party for his 40th birthday, the deville and Santa Monica Canyons. In our March 18 story about Ogden Online: palisadesnews.com ——————— house was filled with teenagers from his youth Cleaners, the new owner was identified All content printed herein, and in our If you’d like to share something you’ve group, who roasted him in glowing terms. It as Tommy Goullais. His name is actually digital editions, is copyrighted. “heard about town,” please email it to was enough to make his proud mother cry. Tommy Goulla. Our apologies for the error. [email protected] Each child is different, so they need to be Palisades News April 1, 2015 A forum for open discussion of community issues Page 7

VIEWPOINT An Important Victory at Revere By LAURIE ROSENTHAL today’s standards. We cannot change the past, and it Revere community. would be a tremendous disservice to our children to What’s truly criminal is that two months after the e live in a time when the daily news is often try and sugarcoat what truly happened. History isn’t incident, only four kids who were in the class had been bad—political gridlock, melting Polar ice, always pretty, but hopefully by studying it our children interviewed. Four! Many parents at last week’s meeting terrorist attacks—so it felt good to have a W will learn to create a better world. were outraged when this little fact slipped out. And even victory in our part of the world last week. The victory I think LAUSD officials were going to take their time with the outrage, the LAUSD staff did not commit to was not only in swiftly getting Paul Revere Charter investigating the matter, and leave Carnine suspended interviewing ALL the students who were in the classroom Middle School teacher Steven Carmine back into his while doing so, until they were bombarded with letters, when the alleged incident took place. classroom—it was seeing how our community came phone calls, emails, protests and more from students, I’ve been told by a reliable source that the plaintiff together quickly and worked for a common cause. has made similar accusations against the Beverly Hills Carnine was summarily removed from his classroom teachers and parents supporting Carnine. More than 100 parents showed up at a District-sponsored meeting at the Unified School District and a soccer club. after 27 years of teaching at Paul Revere because of a How one unsubstantiated claim could be allowed to lawsuit brought on behalf of a mixed-race student who school on March 24. A Facebook page kept everyone informed. Within a few days, an online petition to save possibly destroy this teacher’s reputation is patently had spent a whopping seven days in his eighth-grade unfair. Apparently the family never even spoke to history class. The lawsuit claims that on January 20, the Carnine’s job—started by a student—gathered over 1,300 signatures. Carnine; they spoke to the principal, who in turn told day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Carnine made them to speak to Carnine, standard protocol. (The racist comments, something that all the students in the LAUSD learned we are not sheeple. The powers that be didn’t know what they were up against, and I don’t think assistant principal was also involved.) It seems they class who have come forward vehemently deny. The didn’t like that solution, and voilà, we have a lawsuit. plaintiff is suing for violations of the Unruh Civil the Revere community knew how powerful we could be until we were put to the test. What was happening A prominent local attorney told me that the law of Rights Act, and is demanding a jury trial. the land in England is that if you sue and lose, you was unjust. We were not going to let one student ruin What other students have confirmed is that Carnine have to pay the lawyers’ fees for the winner as well as the reputation of this man who has devoted his life to made statements about race to prove points about racism, your own. Imagine if we had that system here; I doubt teaching our children. I think it’s remarkable that the including slurs against Jews and African Americans. It this family would have been so quick to file a lawsuit. wasn’t that Carnine was saying he believed these things; District completed its investigation in a few days and he was pointing out what some people say and believe. allowed Carnine back into his classroom last Thursday. (Laurie Rosenthal is the former editor of the Santa All the other students seemed to understand that the Kudos should be given to the people who hastened the Monica Mirror and a former staff writer for the Palisadian- best way to get this across was to use words and phrases process; to make it a long, drawn-out episode would Post. Her son, Dylan, is an eighth grader at Paul Revere, that are offensive and deemed politically incorrect by have been divisive and disruptive to the entire Paul and a former student of Steven Carnine’s.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

March 5, I received the Supreme Court’s decision in Local Attorney’s Case Wins my favor. Woman’s Club President CA Supreme Court Ruling The Supreme Court was concerned with the dual Sends Message to Community A March 5, 2015 California Supreme Court decision edge policy that attorney’s fees provisions: (1) providing It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve the as [Tract 19051 Homeowners Association v. Maurice Kemp] access to justice; and (2) discouraging meritless cases. the president of the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club was in my client’s favor. In a nutshell, the issue before The Court’s decision was based on logic, fairness and this past year. As I complete my term of service, I want the Supreme Court was a prevailing defendant’s right that the principles of mutuality of remedy applies to to share just how important 2015 is as a milestone in to statutory fees. statutory attorney’s fees provisions. Perhaps an our community. The Woman’s Club is 90 years young My client was being sued by a homeowners’ association oversimplification of the holding: a prevailing defendant in 2015 and continues to be a vital and vibrant part of in the Baldwin Vista area of Los Angeles and 50 or so is entitled to attorney’s fees if the plaintiff would have life in this town. This year also marks the 30th Annual neighbors to stop construction of my client’s home. The been entitled to fees if it had won. Pacific Palisades Home Tour, the 80th anniversary of plaintiffs alleged that my client’s construction violated “First, the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees is the founding of the Junior Women’s Club, the 50th the CC&Rs, which precluded two-story homes. It was a supported by the language of the statute: Plaintiffs’ anniversary of the YMCA, and the 90th anniversary of view community. The plaintiffs alleged that the tract underlying lawsuit was an action to enforce the governing the Palisades Elementary PTA. Each of our organizations was a common interest development under the Davis documents of a common interest development, and has contributed to the character and nature of Pacific Stirling Code, and they sought fees under that statute, defendants were the prevailing party in the action. Palisades. which provides: “In an action to enforce the governing Second, because plaintiffs clearly would have been I am committed to ensuring that the Woman’s Club documents [of a common interest development], the entitled to an award under the statute had they prevailed can continue to offer the community its “living room” as prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney’s in the action, denying defendants an award under the a place to meet, celebrate, learn and grow and that the fees and costs.” We won the case by proving that the statute when they were the prevailing party would club continues to have a valuable and positive influence tract was not a common interest development. unquestionably violate the reciprocal nature of the statute on the Palisades and the generations who live here in This case started for me in April 2008, when I was and thus defeat the evident legislative intent underlying the next 90 years. So, I am asking for your support in retained before litigation was filed, by a title insurance the statute.” three simple ways to make this a reality: company to defend its insured. In other words, as my client liked quoting: “Sauce (Continued on Page 8) I won at the trial court and was awarded 100 percent for the goose is sauce for the gander,” or “Same monks, of attorney’s fees. The Court of Appeal affirmed our same haircuts.” Palisades News welcomes all letters, which may substantive victory but reversed the attorney’s fees award. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions be mailed to [email protected]. Please I filed a petition for review of the unpublished decision or comments about the decision or any HOA, CC&R, include a name, address and telephone number so on the attorney’s fees issue, which the California neighbor vs. neighbor or view rights issues. we may reach you. Letters do not necessarily Supreme Court granted. I argued in February and on Keith Turner reflect the viewpoint of the Palisades News. Page 8 Palisades News April 1, 2015

the allegations. To the contrary, I understand that many Letters of her classmates state the allegations were untrue Spring Propagation Tips and/or taken out of context. (Continued from Page 7) The Veterans Garden, the not-for-profit nursery of If no substantiation can be found, I see little risk to Join. Are you a woman who works in, lives in or cares Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, will host a workshop the school district to permit Mr. Carnine to continue about Pacific Palisades? Did you belong to either the “Spring Propagation Tips” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on teaching while the litigation continues. This is not an Woman’s Club or Juniors in the past? JOIN TODAY! Saturday, April 11, at the West L.A. VA, 100 Davis Ave. allegation such as child molestation where there is danger Tell us a story. Tell us about how the Woman’s Club The Botanic Garden’s own propagator, Ernesto Alvarado, to the children from his continued interaction with has had an impact on your life, your child’s life, your will share basic tips and techniques. The event is free, but them. Of course, should you do so, I would transfer the neighbors’ lives and our community! TELL US A STORY! please RSVP to (424) 234-0481 or visit [email protected]. student making the allegations into another classroom. Give to preserve the clubhouse. We welcome any The nursery, which carries native plants, is open It seems almost criminal to me that a teacher with amount and place a priority on celebrating all of our Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. gifts, large, small and in between. GIVE A GIFT! Visit: decades of teaching experience without a blemish can theppwc.org. have his career derailed by one unsubstantiated allegation. With much appreciation for all of your support, The decision to suspend him based upon this Terri Lyman unsubstantiated allegation seems more than unfair. Can Chabad Adds Service you imagine a student making a similar allegation and commencing litigation against you and your being sent In Palisades Village Paul Revere Middle School home to wait for some indeterminate period? Teacher’s Suspension Unfair Worse still, the remaining students in the class are In addition to weekly Shabbat services at the Chabad Jewish Community Center at 17315 Sunset, (Editor’s Note: The following letter was one of many sent being deprived of an excellent teacher and continuity in this course. I would do everything possible to have Rabbi Yekusiel Kalmensohn leads weekly services to LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines. The author at a second location in the Palisades, “Chabad in is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and specializes in him back in the classroom at the end of spring break. the Village.” business law.) Thank you for your consideration. The space for the services, in the former US As the parent of an eighth grade student at Paul Revere, Robert S. Rein Bank building and adjacent to the Mobil Station, I read with dismay about the suspension of Mr. Carnine from his teaching position at Paul Revere. While I under- was generously provided by developer Rick Caruso, stand litigation has been commenced and you of course California Incline whose company owns the property. Each week must follow the advice of your counsel, it seems to me following the prayer service, a lunch and discussion that this would be a relatively easy situation to investigate, takes place, amid friendship and acceptance. at least to the extent to determine whether a suspension Closes April 20 Rabbi Zushe Cunin, executive director for the from teaching is warranted during the litigation. The closure of the California Incline is now slated for Chabad Jewish Community Center, said: “May we It is my understanding that the litigation was filed April 20, message signs alerting motorists have been always celebrate growth, happiness and success, based upon allegations of one student. Assuming that placed along PCH. Once the 1930 bridge is demolished together with the ongoing support of this wonder- there were about 35 students in the class, it should not and removed, construction will start on the new one. ful Palisades community.” require a lot of work to question the other 34 students The project was bid as 365 days of work; construction Visit: chabadpalisades.com. in the class to see whether any of them will substantiate is slated to be completed in the summer of 2016. April 1, 2015 Palisades News Page 9

overall evened out.” On Monday, Zack Blake, also an eighth Rosenthal Launches Latest Book Carnine grader in that class said: “Mr. Carnine was Palisadian Betsy Rosenthal will sign her (Continued from Page 1) telling us how it was, how people thought latest book, An Ambush of Tigers, at 3 p.m. back then.” were treated and sometimes still are. on Sunday, April 12 at Diesel Bookstore, “He said that SOME PEOPLE think that Student after student, parent after parent at the Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th black people are not smart and only good spoke up on support of Carnine, as KTLA Street, Santa Monica. at sports, and that Jewish people are known 5 and NBC 4 recorded the protest. Illustrated by Jaco, the book was released for being very wealthy. He taught us that Student Leela Gowland said, “He was April 1, by Millbrook Press and targets chil- these stereotypes are wrong and should not one of my favorite teachers ever. I had him dren ages 5 to 9. be used, but there are still many people in a whole year and he would never be racist. Publishers Weekly wrote, “Rosenthal and America who believe these stereotypes. Mr. Carnine is not like that.” Jago’s collaboration stands out for the sheer “Mr. Carnine discussed how many Seventh- and eighth-grade English and inventiveness they bring to the subject. Witty people didn’t like Lincoln, because they journalism teacher Eric Wechsler said, “He’s delights abound as a shiver of sharks bun- claimed he was an n-lover. He did not a great teacher and we want him back. dles up in winter knitwear and a bouquet even use the word; he spelled it out and There’s more than 100 kids today, who of pheasants peers glumly out of a tall vase.” said ‘Excuse my language, I really do not won’t have their teacher because of this.” Visit: betsyrosenthal.com. like using this word, but this is how harshly the African American people were treated.’ Mr. Carnine also said he was Loyola Car Wash Supports Junior Jake Peters completely against the word, but he was oyola, Marymount, Marlborough nesses providing such training. mates in 2016. trying to teach us about the harshness of and Homeboy high schools are hold- When a Homeboy is hurt or shot, the Also on April 11, Loyola High School is slavery before the civil war. It was impor- ing a car wash from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homeboys hold a car wash to raise money celebrating its 150th Day of Service in hon - tant to learn about how harsh it really was L on Saturday, April 11, at 100 Venice Way for medical and living expenses of their or of the school’s 150th anniversary by ask- in order to understand this history better. and Pacific Avenue (across from the fallen brother. ing all Loyola students, parents and alumni He did not want to ‘sugarcoat’ it to us, like Erwin Hotel). Students have decided to emulate the to perform a day of service. many other teachers tend to do. This is Loyola’s third bi-annual car wash Homeboys’ philosophy by holding this car Cub volunteers will fan across Los Ange- “Regarding Ferguson: Mr. Carnine said benefiting Homeboy Industries, and also wash in honor of their classmate Jake Pe- les to serve 100 projects at a variety of non- that the man was a ‘t—g,” but he absolutely to benefit fellow Loyola junior Jake Peters. ters, who following baseball practice in De- profit organizations that will benefit shel- did NOT deserve to be harassed like he was. Homeboy Industries was founded in cember 2014, was struck with a rare and ters, centers, soup kitchens and missions. He also mentioned that it was not fair to 1993 by Father Greg Boyle to provide terribly debilitating neurological disease. Loyola students (including many base- have an all-white police squad on the job, meaningful “on-the-job training” for at- Thirty percent of the proceeds will go ball, volleyball and swim team members) because there was bound to be racism, even risk youth and those recently released from to an adaptive technology fund, which will join Marymount and Marlborough though the amount of racist people has incarceration. Currently, Homeboy Indus- will allow Jake to continue his Loyola students to work side-by-side with Home- noticeably decreased and our society has tries runs more than 10 successful busi- studies and graduate with his fellow class- boys to give your car the “wash of your life.” Solar

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and then became a commercial pilot and flight instructor. When she worked at the Toppel Santa Anita racetrack, she became the first woman to be hired there in a manage- PaliHi Showcase (Continued from Page 10) ment position. in activities such as tai chi, yoga, senior “The person I replaced made $1,100 a exercise and toddler music. There are also month,” Toppel recalled. “They told me I’d Night Is April 9 club luncheons and dinner meetings, a make $900 and be on probation and then speaker series, and major events such as the Palisades High School will hold its annual Open House and Showcase Night I’d get a raise.” After a year she went back from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, on the campus and in Mercer Hall. club’s birthday party for the town’s 90-year- to the controller and asked for that raise. olds, a fashion show, the home tour, a wine On display will be student-produced art, drawings, paintings, sculptures, He replied, “You don’t deserve that kind photography and ceramics. Throughout the evening there will be dance, drama, tasting, a father/daughter dance and a of money because you aren’t married, you spring installation tea. choir, orchestra and jazz band performances, running about every 30 minutes, don’t have kids and you don’t have a col- starting at 6 p.m. There will also be screenings of student-produced short films. Toppel has never been one to shy away lege degree.” from challenges. At age 10, living in Ger- New this year will be robotics and rocketry projects, designed by MESA Although that dialogue would be illegal (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) students. many, she was selected by the German/Nor- today, in short order she married her hus- wegian Red Cross as a junior ambassador to Additionally, workshops will be offered for parents on using Infinite Campus band Kurt in 1976, had a son, Curt, then re- and Schoology (computer access to students grades and school reports), and live with a Norwegian family for the sum- ceived her college degree from the Univer- PTSA and PaliHi Boosters will be on hand with boxed dinners and the latest in mer to help mend relationships between sity of San Francisco in 1983. PaliHi gear for sale. the two countries following World War II. Living in the Palisades, Toppel spent She began her professional career as a nearly 20 years with the City of L.A.’s In- flight attendant for Continental Airlines formation Technology Agency, where she headed the personal computer laboratory Savio, Gardening Expert, and introduced PC equipment to City de- Community Yoga partments. She also developed the police department’s initial Gangs Tracking Sys- To Speak on Unusual Fruits At Woman’s Club tem as well as the prototype of the mobile Yvonne Savio, a master gardener, will for local newspapers and journals. Certified yoga instructor Alison Bur - laptops in LAPD patrol vehicles. speak on “Unusual Fruits and Vegetables” In 1994, she relocated to Southern Cal- meister, co-owner of The Yogurt Shoppe, Councilman Rosendahl described Top- at the Pacific Palisades Garden Club’s ifornia and began working with the Cali- teaches community yoga classes (all levels) pel as “engaging with people, using her per- monthly meeting on April 6, at 7:30 p.m., fornia Cooperative Extension. She oversees Mondays at 9:45-11 a.m. at the Woman’s sonal warmth and intelligence to shine light at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. the Master Gardener Program as well as a Club, 901 Haverford. Beginners are wel- on a path to resolving technical as well as All Palisades residents are welcome. community gardens program called Com- come. The class is donation based ($15 challenging interpersonal roadblocks. She Born and raised in Pasadena, Savio mon Ground. suggested). Participants should bring a breaks through barriers just like she soars worked at UC Davis in the Botany and Her talk will focus on varieties of un- mat, water, towel and a smile. when piloting an aircraft high above.” Vegetable Crops Cooperative growing usual fruits and vegetables and tips for Visit: alisonburmeister.com. Perfectly said. vegetables, and wrote gardening columns growing them in Southern California.

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Normally “Ours is hollow and oil moves from it would take several hours for employees outside to inside; oil is trapped in it,” said to clean and fill three 55-gallon drums with Ahders, 41, an environmental law attorney 600 pigmats—a type of thick industrial who began heading SaveSorb two years ago. paper towel. With 10 of Ahders’ peat mats, The product also is hydrophobic, meaning company workers could clean up the same it repels water, so SaveSorb pellets can be area and fill up less than one drum in about used with water to absorb the oil while 30 minutes. leaving the water behind. “Run oily water Locally, law changes going into effect in through SaveSorb and the water comes out Chase Ahders is SaveSorb’s CEO. July have created a new type of California perfectly clean. You can drink it. I’ve drank takes 35 pounds of kitty litter to clean up the company’s barriers can be put around customer. it many times to prove a point.” one gallon of hydrocarbon waste, while one a spill, and the encircled oil can be removed Companies with parking lots and facil- The qualities of the product drew Ahders pound of SaveSorb will do the same job, from the water with floating mats. Last ities that have storm drains will have to to drop his life as an attorney for the life of Ahders said. year’s 10,000-gallon oil spill in Glendale was institute plans to protect those drains a CEO, a position which he had intended “That’s a huge difference in environmen- cleaned up with the product, Ahders said. from oily water runoff, Ahders said. While to hold simply as a favor for a few weeks. tal impact, a huge difference in cost and a It took 2,000 pounds of their product, while another company’s separator costing “I stepped in and fell in love with the com- huge difference in labor,” noted Ahders, it would have taken more than 50,000 gal- $4,000 or more is an option, a SaveSorb pany,” said Ahders, who was hired by a fel- who moved to the Palisades in 2000. Also, lons of kitty litter to do the same thing. filter would cost around $300-400 for low Palisadian, venture capitalist Mark “if you let the kitty litter sit there or run But oil spills are actually a small part of most drains. Verge. “I was impressed with the product water through it, oil spills out.” With their business. “If you’re waiting for spills, “We created a product that is very and immediately saw the applications.” SaveSorb, the oil goes in where microbes you’re going to be waiting a long time,” unique that filters out oil as it goes in,” said For example, SaveSorb reduces waste. It eat it, and it’s no longer an environmental noted Ahders, who with his wife Erin has Ahders, who stars in a series of YouTube problem. four children, twins Nolan and Liam, 10, videos showing how SaveSorb works in At first, the company was focused on oil Wyatt, 8, and Hagen, 4. comparison to other products. Scam of the Week spills. SaveSorb barriers are used on small Instead, companies with regular leaks “The beauty of our product is that we’re Scammers, pretending to be from oil spills in boating accidents in the Marina and first responders are their biggest cus- not just helping companies save the envi- the IRS, will frequently threaten to ar- del Rey area, as an example. Since oil floats, tomers. If a SaveSorb representative can get ronment, we’re also saving them money.” rest victims or take away a driver’s license or business license if an alleged IRS bill is not paid immediately using Neighborhood: El Medio Bluffs to Las Casas a prepaid debit card. Pacific Palisades residents receiving Del Mar. Almar Plaza, the widened inter- Although many homes throughout this a phone call from someone claiming to By MICHAEL EDLEN section where Almar and Wynola come to- neighborhood have some views, proper- be with the Internal Revenue Service gether, was initially planned to have small ties along Asilomar enjoy head-on ocean are advised to hang up. his area, originally called “Temes cal shops and landscaping. There is a quaint views, and home prices along its four- Eric Smith, a spokesman for the IRS, Subdivision,” was part of the orig- park there now. block stretch are among the highest in this says if the scammer calls back again, Tinal Tract 9300 in Pacific Palisades. This combined area is within the same neighborhood. In recent years, Asilomar your next step is to report the incident Begun in 1923, the streets were laid out in Tract as the Alphabet streets and Via Bluffs, has been impacted by periodic land settle- to TIGTA (Treasury Inspector Gen- curves to conform to the irregular terrain among other areas. The Civic League was ment above a mobile home park off Pacific eral for Tax Administration) at (800) and most were broader than in the earlier given jurisdiction over exterior design Coast Highway. 366-4484. Between 9,000-12,000 com- subdivisions near the village. changes and has established architectural Below is a comparison of recent market plaints are filed weekly. The El Medio Bluffs include the mesa guidelines that help maintain certain lows and highs in the El Medio Bluffs According to a recent Wall Street south of Sunset from Temescal Canyon to heights, size and style standards. neighborhood. Muskingum, adjacent to Las Pulgas Can - Journal article, the IRS will never initi- # SOLD MEDIAN $ AVG $ $/SQ FT ate contact with a taxpayer by phone, yon. The other streets south of Sunset be- 2014 (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) 21 $2,100,000 $2,604,000 $908 e-mail or text message. The IRS will tween Muskingum and Las Casas were never call about taxes owed without grouped together with the “Temescal Sub- 2011 (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) 25 $1,697,000 $1,671,000 $616 having first mailed a bill, and will never division,” and some of them back up to Las % Diff 16% 24% 56% 47% Pulgas Canyon. require a taxpayer to use a specific Based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing Service from 1/1-12/31 in 2011 and 2014 and/or other sources. Display of MLS There are approximately 730 homes in data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have payment method, such as asking for been the Listing and/or Selling Agent. If your Property is currently listed for sale this is not intended as a solicitation of that listing. CalBRE#00902158 a credit card number over the phone. this neighborhood. Many of its streets were Unpaid taxes will not cause a driver’s given Spanish and Indian names, such as Michael Edlen is ranked #52 of all agents in the country with over $1.5 billion in sales and more than license to be revoked. Almar, Arbramar, Asilomar, El Medio, 1,100 transactions. He has tracked Pacific Palisades sales since 1987. If you would like to know what your Temecula, Temescal, Tahquitz and Puerto home may be worth today, Michael can be reached at (310) 230-7373 or [email protected]. Page 14 Palisades News April 1, 2015 Fredrik’s Bench Dedicated By SUE PASCOE Editor

alisadian Fredrik Almqvist Gillette died tragically during surgery at the Page of 47 in 2012. On March 22 this year, his wife Nancy and the couple’s three boys, Patrick, Max and Blake, unveiled a bench in Temescal Canyon Park, just north of Pacific Coast Highway. The plaque reads: “In memory of Fredrik Almqvist Gillette January 1, 1965 to August 10, 2012. Loving father & husbanden ‘Life is Sweet.’” Nancy Gillette explained that her husband had gone into the hospital to have a simple surgery to replace his pacemaker/de- fibrillator wire and battery. “Nothing is ever simple, is it?” she asked reflectively. Fredrik Almqvist Gillette On March 22 son Max explained, “We has passed, they still think of him,” she said. picked this spot because we played soccer “His Palisades friends also were touched here with Coach David. It seemed the right (Left to right) Max, Nancy, Patrick and Blake sit on the bench dedicated to their father deeply by him, and his uncanny desire to spot where you could sit and see kids play, and husband Fredrik Almqvist Gillette on March 22. chat with everybody whose path he crossed. but could still see the beach.” said. “When Fredrik became a U.S. citizen “The boys have been real troupers since “Fredrik’s father, Johan, still lives in Brother Blake remembered when he was in 2006, he had his name legally changed Fredrik died,” Nancy said, “and very pro- Stock holm, Båstad and Paris, and last year eight and playing soccer at the park. “My to Gillette, taking on my father’s name. tective of me. Even though they’ve since created a Japanese stone memorial garden dad collapsed and the paramedics came and Funny, because our sons still have hy- moved out, they turn up for meals or with in Båstad where Fredrik played as a child,” I remember telling everyone, ‘He’ll be fine phenated last names, which is not even al- a basket of laundry frequently. Nancy said. “His mother, Gisela, still lives in a few minutes. He does this all the time.’” lowed in Sweden.” “Fredrik’s passing affected a lot of people in London, Paris and Stockholm, and Patrick added, “This is where we learned The couple moved to Pacific Palisades in a dozen different countries. I am in touch lights candles for him whenever she the sport we loved. This is my summer in 1991 and then to the Highlands in with many who say even after so much time passes a church.” house, and now I have a place to visit.” Fredrik was a soccer coach and referee 1999. Fredrik graduated from UCLA with for AYSO all-star teams for 11 years, and honors in East Asian Studies/Japanese in also served as a coach and referee for club 1995. At the time of his death, he was em- soccer for six years. He was a positive in- ployed as an administrative analyst and IT dividual, and people were attracted to his specialist at UCLA. Because he had spent upbeat personality. his childhood in Tokyo and his teen years In addition to sports, Fredrik volunteered in France and Sweden, Fredrik was fluent at Marquez Elementary, where his kids at- in five languages. tended. He was a member of the Sons of the Due to construction at Temescal Canyon American Legion and an assistant scout- Park, it has taken nearly two and a half years master for Troop 223 for 10 years. All three for the bench to be placed in Fredrik’s honor. of his sons were Eagle Scouts. He served as Nancy feels sad that Fredrik missed see- a deacon at Palisades Presbyterian Church. ing his oldest son graduate from USC with Fredrik, a Swede, met Nancy in Shina- an aerospace engineering degree; Max from gawa, Tokyo, in 1986 and came to the U.S. Azusa Pacific University with a business in 1987. They married in 1988. marketing degree; and Blake’s graduation “He fell in love with the USA, and with from high school at Oak Park and his fresh- my father, even called him dad,” Nancy man year at APU. Gotta love a good combo Estates Director & Westside Specialist Since 1988

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That’s a fun challenge: can you change the culture?” Her assistant coaches this year are Julie Wooters (St. Lawrence College) and Brooke Flanngan (Colgate), who played for her on the East Coast, but now work in Santa Monica. While serving as an assistant college soccer coach, Economou also served as the head lacrosse coach at Greenwich High School. She launched impact lacrosse in Green- Betsy Economou coaches her Palisades High lacrosse team in a match against Birmingham. Photo: Bart Bartholomew wich [2001-2005], starting with 25 girls and asked. “It’s because there’s a destructive style cause she feels they teach youth how to certain age, say 12, a kid cannot commit four years later had 150. The club was rec- of youth coaching. A coach should fuel focus; how to work hard; and how to be year round.” ognized as one of the top programs in the passion for the sport. You want to make confident. In 2006, the Baltimore Sun compiled a nation. From 2009, until moving to Pal- kids love the sport. In addition to coaching at the high list of 40 Years of Sun Athletics Standouts isades, Betsy was the founder of Top Tier “Have we truly checked out who’s influ- school, Economou is leading a workshop and Economou was on the list. Three years Lacrosse program—one of the nation’s encing our young?” she asks. “We do back- for youth for the YMCA. “There were 10 later, they did a story about her and cited most elite training programs for girls and ground checks on teachers, but do you boys [6 to 8 year olds] at my first clinic,” her as a four-year standout during her col- young women. know who’s influencing your youth? We let she reported, and a video showed all of lege career (1991-1995) on the lacrosse field “Do you know that three out of four kids abusive coaches work with kids.” them enthusiastically running up and (four years), basketball (one year) and soc- quit sports by the time they are 13?” she Economou is an advocate for sports be- down the field. cer (three years), where she is still ranked Not only is she an athlete and coach, she fifth among all-time scorers. is the mother of three boys, “Rip” a 6-foot WBAL Television in Baltimore sports- 5-inch freshman at Santa Monica High caster Keith Mills recently sent a message School, Luke, 13, a seventh grader at Cal- to Economou, “You will forever be on my vary Christian and AJ, a fourth grader at all-time favorite high school and college Palisades High School. athlete list in the area. Not just because of The dual occupation of a mother/coach what you did, but how you did it. It was a can lead to problems for Economou. pleasure to follow your career.” “Coaching is my passion, it’s my profes- She earned a bachelor’s degree in busi- sion, it’s my calling,” she said. “I’m more ness administration and marketing and a aware of coaching styles, and I’m highly master’s in business management at Loyola opinionated.” and initially thought about becoming a She also advocates for youth to play sports agent, but then was asked to coach multiple sports, not only to avoid repetitive and never looked back. stress injuries, but because “I was a better Economou currently has 24 kids out for lacrosse player because I played basketball the team, many of whom had never held a and a better soccer player because of lacrosse stick before this year, but already lacrosse. I was on three different teams with she has plans to build a junior varsity team three different coaches. next year. “The system now isn’t allowing athletes “I hate mediocrity. I can’t stand being to do that,” Economou said. “It should be average,” she said. “I’ll push and drive be- Coach Betsy discusses strategy with players during a timeout. Photo: Bart Bartholomew mandatory in youth sports that before a cause I want my kids to be great.” April 1, 2015 Palisades News Page 17 PaliHi Lacrosse Roundup By SUE PASCOE Editor Boys he boys team, coached by Bryan Cuthbert (assistant coach Gus Campos), has had easy wins over Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and league rival Bir mingham, Tbut was crushed by Peninsula, 15-2. “They are ranked in the top five in the country,” Cuthbert said. “We’re ranked in the top 15.” In order to qualify for the CIF Southern Sectional Championship, the top 16 seeds from the north (which often include Harvard-Westlake, Malibu, Agoura, Palos Ver des, Mira Costa and Chaminade) battle it out, and the winner then faces the top team from Orange County to determine the overall champion. Last year, PaliHi captured its first-ever City league title in a match against Bir - mingham. Many of the City teams are fledg ling, such as Hamilton, which just started a program this year. Pali seniors Kobi Hancz (midfield), Nick Nunley (midfield), Danny Donohue (defense), Alex Clarke (defense), Evan Clark (midfield), Reece Pascoe (defense), Nate Galper (attack) and Dimitri Sioris (midfield) are helping to guide a mostly SUMMER CAMPS younger team. “I’m extremely proud of the leadership,” Cuthbert said. “The team chemistry is good and we’re continuing to work on it.” & SCHOOL The leading scorer is freshman Macchio Rissone, followed by Galper and Jake Takajian. Cuthbert praised goalie Spence Au, who played JV attack last year, for taking a new position. “We’ve had six wins so far,” and Au’s saves have been a key factor. PROGRAMS “We’re continuing to build the culture we want,” the coach said. “It takes a lot of work, but we’re also having a lot of fun.” Special Section— The boys’ next home game is 6:30 p.m. on April 7 against Brentwood. Girls April 15, 2015 he girls team continues to rebuild under the leadership of senior captains Suzie TTing, Bella Barber, Laura Sussman and Liesel Staubitz. New head coach Betsy Economou has been hospitalized several times during the season, but the captains have organized practices on their own and continue to work on passing and stick skills. Place Your Ads NOW in the The Dolphins won numerous games at the Rose Bowl and Birmingham tournaments. Palisades News! Their league rival, Birmingham, has beaten them twice, but the second game on March 25 was decided by one point, so their City playoff game at the end of the season is anyone’s bet. Economou praises Ting—“very versatile, can play attack and defense,” and says Full-Color Pages, Full-Color Ads Barber has “fantastic defense savvy. What she lacks in speed, she makes up in smart Distribution to the entire 90272 Palisades body positioning and knowledgeable slides.” The coach also applauds Sussman for her job in the midfield—“She is the catalyst Community (by US Mail to 13,300 addresses to our fast break”—and notes that “Staubitz is a strong, low attacker, with good & 1,200 distribution around town) field vision and Zohya Parma has tremendous speed, is agile and crafty to goal.” Pali’s next home game is 5 p.m. on April 13 against Hawkins.

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[email protected] The Palisades High boys lacrosse team warms up before a home match. The team’s next home game is April 7 against Brentwood. Photo: Bart Bartholomew Page 18 Palisades News April 1, 2015 Greg Willis Fixes The Beach Fence By SUE PASCOE of Beaches and Harbors, who provided him Editor with red paint. But before Willis could paint, he needed hen Greg Willis was growing to repair the railing. up in Royal Oak, Michigan, he “It was rusty and there was metal miss- Wnever imagined that one day he ing,” Willis said, explaining that he wrapped would be repairing and painting the fences a paper plate filled with Bondo [putty] filler and benches at Will Rogers Beach across and melded it to the existing pipe. Then from Patrick’s Roadhouse. he sanded by hand, added more Bondo, His life’s path has been crisscrossed with sanded again and finally covered it with mental and physical injuries, but now he Rustoleum. He repeated that same process has Vinnie, a dog he adopted from the Blue the entire length of the fence. Cross Pet Hospital, to keep him company. “I’ve been working on it since last July,” About a year ago, he was sitting on a Willis said. “It was all Swiss cheese holes.” bench with his dog, looking at the ocean, After finishing the repair work, he painted and noticed the bench needed paint and the fence red. nearby fences were rusted. “This was the original WPA installation Willis was on disability after wrist sur- from the 1940s,” Willis said. “Beaches and gery, and often walked to the beach from Harbors don’t really have the time to work Greg Willis and his dog Vinnie on a bench that Willis painted at Will Rogers Beach. his Santa Monica Canyon apartment. After on this like I did, it would have been cheap - many years,” said Willis, who decided to fill been stolen from the back of the benches. using the Roosevelt Pedestrian Tunnel at er for them to rip it out.” the hole with an image of Will Rogers. He He would like to recreate the Will Rogers West Channel Road, he noticed that the Willis also has focused his attention on went to the library and found a children’s image for the benches, because he now feels railing directly over the channel was rusted three cement benches along the bike path book and made a copy of a photo of Will he has a tamperproof method using a mor- and filled with holes. He contacted L.A. in the area. He has painted them blue, but Rogers. He used epoxy glue to affix the tar drill and allen head bolts, but this would County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, who noticed that in the center of the back is a photo to the back of the bench. cost about $50 a bench. He’s hoping he can told him to send pictures. round empty space where a Coke symbol In December, Willis flew back to Michi- find sponsors. Willis said the Santa Monica He did and then met John Giles, district used to be. gan to take care of his mom, and when he Canyon Civic Association has provided him manager, for the L.A. County Department “They’ve [the symbols] been gone for returned to the beach, all three images had (Continued on Page 19) ) 5 ( ( 3$,1/(66($53,(5&,1* IRUDOODJHV F F WhetherPREVIEWS OLLYyou are ESTATESbuying or DIRECTORsellingAV Ia S home, 23(1021681 310.230.7377 condominiumH or income property,D I will produce the results you are looking for and have the RU [email protected] www.hollydavis.com right to expect. ERRN\RXUSULYDWHDSSRLQWPHQW BRE #00646387 9LD'H/D3D]$ FRPSOLPHQWDU\SDUNLQJDWWKHDWULXP

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Willis Community Service High School Art Sought (Continued from Page 18) Opportunities Are with some financial support for repairs. Willis worked on Live Aid in 1985 and Available Locally For National Competition then moved to California in 1986, where he Each spring, the Congressional Insti- Congressman Lieu will host a reception drove non-union “honeywagons” (portable Most schools require students to tute sponsors a nationwide high school vi- and awards ceremony for his district on bathrooms) for films. He said his favorite perform community service as a re- sual-art competition to recognize and April 20, at the Fantasea Yacht Club, 4215 director was Robert Altman. “He was the quirement for graduation. The fol- encourage artistic talent. Since the compe- Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. nicest; he would give his actors full rein.” lowing four events need volunteers: tition began in 1982, more than 650,000 Call Ashley Fumiko Dominguez at In early 1988, Willis broke a leg and un- 1. EGGstravaganza at the Palisades high school students have participated. (323) 651-1040 or e-mail ashley.domin - derwent a serious operation. He developed Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to Congressman Ted Lieu invites all stu- [email protected] or David Leger at osteomyelitis, but credits Dr. Michael 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Help is dents in his district to enter the competi- (323) 651-1040 or e-mail david.leger Patzikas, who worked at USC, as helping needed with setup and the egg hunt. tion. The submission deadline is 5 p.m., @mail.house.gov. Visit: lieu.house.gov/ him emerge with his limb intact. Friday, April 10, at 5055 Wilshire Blvd. services/art-competition. 2. The 11th Annual Brentwood Com- By 1995, Willis became a union worker, Suite 310, L.A. 90036. munity Fair and Silent Auction which was also the same year he lived on The winner will receive a trip to Wash- from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Hampden Place with his wife and daugh- ington, D.C. to attend the national awards Texas Hold ‘Em Poker ter Monica. April 19, at 740 Gretna Green Way ceremony, where work will be displayed for But now, “I have mental health issues (Bundy and San Vicente). one year at the U.S. Capitol. There are also Coming on May 9 and my daughter doesn’t want to deal with 3. Optimist-YMCA 43rd Annual Track district prizes for second and third place. The second annual Rotary Texas Hold me,” said Willis, who also acknowledges, Meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Artwork must be two-dimensional and ‘Em Poker Tournament will be held from “Her mom won’t talk to me either.” Sunday, April 26 at the Palisades each framed artwork can be no larger than 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, in Janes Willis said he went on Prince’s Purple High School Stadium. Timing, 28 inches long, 28 inches wide, and 4 inches Hall at the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Rain tour and toured with Van Halen, but helping organize heats of runners deep. No framed piece should weigh more Church. Proceeds will benefit the Pal- now, “Things are hard for me. I was directly and assisting with ribbons. than 15 pounds. isades-Malibu YMCA and the Rotary Club of Pacific Palisades Foundation. impacted by runaway production.” 4. Marquez Elementary Beautification Accepted mediums include: paintings Even as Willis plans to return to work, (oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.); drawings The prize pool will be more than Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur- the next time you take the pedestrian tun- (colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, $5,000. The initial buy-in is $200 (in- day, April 25. Volunteers will assist nel at Channel Road to the beach, notice charcoal); collages (must be two-dimen- cludes dinner) and the maximum num- with weeding, planting, spreading the red fence and reach out and feel how sional); prints (lithographs, silkscreen and ber of players is 100. The deadline is May woodchips and other tasks. smooth it is. Then walk a few hundred block prints); mixed media; computer- 1, unless player spaces are sold out sooner. yards to the benches along the bike path E-mail: [email protected] if generated art; and photographs. Contact Pete Crosby at (310) 454-6387 and silently thank Willis for his home- you would like to volunteer. Each entry must be original in concept, or [email protected]; or Perry Akins at grown disability “therapy.” design and execution. (310) 459-8551 or [email protected].

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Vietnamese family refugees leaving their home and village during the Vietnam war. Nick Ut Visits PaliHi By SUE PASCOE Kim was admitted to the hospital. “The Terror of War” or “Napalm Girl” Editor That Pulitzer-winning photo was almost not published Photos courtesy of Nick Ut because it included full frontal nudity of the little girl. In 1972, nudity was an absolute no-no at the Associated any agree that Nick Ut’s photo of the naked Press, but New York photo editor Hal Buell agreed the little girl burned by napalm and running news value of the photograph overrode any reservations Mdown a road in Vietnam helped bring about about nudity. When the AP offered the picture to its the end of that awful war. clients, it was published on front pages of newspapers The photo of 9-year-old Kim Phuc near the Trang around the world. Bang village captured the horror of the war in a way Soon thereafter the United Nations classified napalm that viscerally upset a nation. Titled “The Terror of War” as too brutal for even war and banned its use. In January or “Napalm Girl,” it won the 22-year-old Ut the 1973 1973, the United States, North Vietnam and South Pultizer Prize for Spot News Photography. Vietnam signed the Paris cease-fire agreement. On March 20, Nick spoke to more than 400 Palisades Not surprisingly, Ut and Kim, who lives in Canada, High School photography and history students about have become close friends over the last 40 years and see his career. Ut showed numerous photos from Vietnam each other often. and Cambodia and spoke about that day in 1972. Ut recounted his early life growing up in Long An A journalism student asked, “When you took a (near Saigon) and how his older brother, La, was an AP photo of Kim, what was going through your mind?” photographer in the Saigon bureau. La’s goal was to “It was a war zone, everything was sudden, I was the take a photo that would end the war. Instead, La was AP photographer and my job was to take pictures shot and killed by the Viet Cong. when things happened,” Ut said. “I saw group of kids Ut “inherited” his brother’s cameras and was soon on run away from napalm explosion, one burned badly the streets of Saigon and then the battlefields. He was with no clothes.” wounded three times: in his knee, arm and stomach, He quickly shot a few frames and immediately tried to but when his wounds healed he returned to shooting wash the napalm from the little girl’s skin with canteens pictures. Ut estimates that 90 percent of the AP he had filled with water. A nearby hospital refused to photographers who covered Vietnam were wounded. treat Kim and said she would have to travel to Saigon, a In June 1972, Ut heard that there was fighting near Nick Ut answered student questions about photography journey she could not survive. Ut pushed his way to the Trang Bang, and he rushed to the scene. A South and the Vietnam war. In the background is the photo doctor and showed his AP press credentials and finally (Continued on Page 21) that won him a 1973 Pulitzer Prize. Photo: Bart Bartholomew April 1, 2015 Palisades News Page 21 Nick Ut (Continued from Page 20) Vietnamese plane had accidentally released a load of napalm on the village. Ut took photos of a man carrying a child, and a woman running down the street with a burned boy in her arms. Next he took the photo of Kim covered in napalm, screaming. “When I took the photo, I knew it was the one that could stop the war,” Ut said. His photo has been called one of the most haunting and memorable of the 20th century. Students at PaliHi learned that photography and newsreel film transmitted during the Vietnam War was often delayed two- to three-days because film had to be developed, then jetted to other countries for transmission. Today, digital cameras and iPhones make photography instantaneous, and photographers are battling “citizen journalists” for space on the printed page. AP in Los Angeles used to have 10 photographers but today has just four. The Chicago Tribune has fired all of its staff photographers, as has Sports Illustrated. After the war, Ut was told to leave Vietnam because his life was in danger. He first landed in Camp Pendleton before being transferred to AP Tokyo. He moved to Los Angeles in 1977. In September 2013, Ut became the third person A DC10 drops retardant to help fight a large wildfire in San Gabriel. inducted into the Leica Hall of Fame for his contributions He was asked if there were AP assignments he prefers. good photographer.” to photojournalism. The 35mm Leica M2 camera that “No. I cover the Los Angeles area. If I am needed any- Ut’s talk was arranged by Lisa Saxon, who teaches Media he used to shoot “Napalm Girl” is in the Newseum in where, I will be there.” 1, a college-credit course at PaliHi and is the advisor for Washington, D.C. For students who wanted to know how to be a good the award-wining student-run magazine, The Tideline. Ut shared some of his more recent work for AP’s Los photographer, Ut said, Angeles bureau, including movie stars, brush fires, “Capture memories, politicians, and even the space shuttle framed by the moon. scenery, art: you will be a

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After a series of hurdles, Tfive Palisades Charter High School students triumphed—garnering four-year college scholarships from The Posse Foun- dation to four different institutions: North- western University, Kalamazoo College, Middlebury College and Tulane University. Like the other winners, Jonathan Shiler, 18, who earned a Northwestern scholarship, received the news via a phone call. He immediately told his mother and sister. “My mom started crying. My sister too. I was shocked.” For Shiler and four other students, Shougat Barua, Josh Holmes, Jessie Kolliner and Angelica Rodriguez, the scholarships mean their full tuition will be paid for four years at each university. They will also get a new posse, because each university accepted 10 Posse students from the Los Angeles area. Since they were selected earlier this year, the groups of 10 have met regularly at Posse’s downtown Los Angeles office where they do various activities together to en- Five Palisades High students won four-year full-ride scholarships including Josh Holmes, Angelica Rodriguez, Jessie Kolliner and hance their leadership skills and form Shougat Barua. (Not pictured is Jonathon Shiler.) Photo: Bart Bartholomew bonds with each other. Jonathan Shiler In addition, he is an active member of When the students reach their selected hen he was 9, Jonathan Shiler’s father Chabad in the Palisades. Shiler, whose parents school, the contact will continue. Not only Wleft home and never returned. This moved to the United States from Israel, also will they already know nine other students, was a seminal moment for the young boy. speaks Hebrew fluently and says his religion 30 more Posse scholars are already at the “The result of the divorce was me be- of Judaism is an important part of his life. school—ten sophomores, ten juniors and coming more responsible at a much young - Throughout childhood, “it was a constant ten seniors—so they have upperclassmen er age than my friends,” said Shiler, who thing of celebration. I was raised with it and to help them transition into university life. also has a younger sister, Rebecca, a soph- I like it. It’s another part of my identity.” The scholarships target students with omore at Pali, who he wanted to help leadership potential who might be over- through this crisis. “I took it upon myself Shougat Barua looked in the traditional selection process, to not bring any other pain into the situ- hougat Barua dreams of becoming a and 51 colleges participate with support ation. I took it on myself to help her.” Scardiac surgeon. sites in 8 other cities. Los Angeles students In essence, that increased sense of re- The medical field is a family interest. His can apply for scholarships to Pepperdine sponsibility was part of what drove him mother and father, who were a dentist and University and UC Berkeley plus nine other to take harder classes and bring him to the doctor respectively before moving to the institutions outside the state, so 110 schol- point where he was selected for the schol- United States from Bangladesh 14 years ago, ars across the city earned free tuition. arship, he said. Now, he’s focused on work- are respiratory care practitioners at Cedars- Jonathan Shiler To receive a scholarship, each recipient ing toward a degree in engineering or Sinai Medical Center. Barua has volunteered who won a Middlebury College scholar- had to first be one of approximately 15 stu- computer science at Northwestern. at Cedars since the summer before his ninth ship. “I was impressed with the way they dents nominated by their high school. Each At PaliHi, he is part of the Robotics Club. grade year. The experience has cemented handled uncooperative patients—their was also interviewed by the Posse Founda- He’s also a Pali Ambassador who gives par- his interest in joining a medical profession. communication skills.” tion, participated in a group event with var- ents and prospective students tours of the “I have really liked how the doctors in- At Cedars, where he volunteers in the ied activities that allowed the foundation to school. The Brentwood resident also partic- teracted with their patients,” said Barua, (Continued on Page 23) see the students’ leadership skills in action, ipates on the Palisades Park Teen Council, and then had an individual interview with which organizes activities such as movies at representatives of their chosen college before the park or collecting sports equipment to learning whether they received a scholarship. donate to schools that need the gear. Ninkey Dalton I. 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the PaliHi team, but in his senior season as “She tries to do the best little babies can,” a team captain, his baseball interest waned. Rodriguez said. “She makes her mom “My body was breaking down. I didn’t want happy. Seeing that connection between to play anymore.” them makes me want to help other kids.” The kid who once dreamed of becoming So Rodriguez, who won a scholarship to a pro baseball player, now imagines being a Kalamazoo College, has decided to become doctor. So he stopped playing baseball at a pediatrician. “I just like helping smaller Pali and instead won a scholarship to Tu- people that can’t stand up for themselves.” lane University, where he plans to major She already spends some time helping in biomedical engineering before heading others. At Pali, she has been involved with to medical school. He is not sure what the Red Cross and Animal Shelter Helpers specialty he would like yet. clubs. On Saturdays, she also volunteers “I don’t want to be a surgeon—having at her neighborhood Catholic Church in someone’s life in my hands doesn’t appeal South Central L.A. to help with the chil- to me,” Holmes said. But he is intrigued by dren’s activities there. Shougat Barua prosthetics. “My grandmother and grand- Her parents, who moved to Los Angeles father have diabetes and might have to have from Mexico, own a convenience store, and (Continued from Page 22) Jessie Kolliner Rodriguez sometimes works with them at summers, Barua also has a chance to work prosthetics one day. I want to make sure I school year is spent in the United States, her the store and also helps out with her young- with patients in the cardiac department can help them if I need to.” father’s birthplace. er sister, Gabriela, who will be starting at “to make their experience at the hospital His mother, a DWP senior clerk typist, No matter where she is, Kolliner tries to PaliHi in the fall. a little bit better.” He might bring them and his father, a DWP air conditioning give to others. “I feel really fortunate and like All of these activities and accomplish- water or magazines, and he also gets to mechanic, raised him and his older sister, I should be doing something,” said the 18- ments would probably surprise the doctors chat with them, sometimes in meaningful Kaesha, in their Leimart Park home. His year-old senior, who particularly enjoys giv- who attended Rodriguez’s birth. Due to conversations. He runs errands for the grandfather lives with the family, while his ing to children. “Especially if I can donate nurses and enjoys watching them and the grandmother lives close by, so he fre- my time, if I can help them and guide them, doctors at work. quently visits with both after school. that’s the best way I can spend my time. Barua earned entry to PaliHi via the lot- At PaliHi, he has volunteered with both Kolliner, a West L.A. resident, volunteers tery and lives in Hollywood, which means the Human Rights Watch and the Kiwanis at the Anne Douglas Center for Women, a two-hour commute each way to attend clubs, but baseball was his central activity. where she helps with the children while the school. An only child, Barua participates in It also helped him get into Tulane, because mothers are getting other assistance from Pali’s Science Bowl team, the Robotics club he wrote his college essay about the sport. the center. She also works with children in and the Rocketry Club. “Baseball was a huge part of my life,” said Ecuador, where she volunteers in a govern- At Middlebury, he plans to major in Holmes, who played for 12 years. “When I ment-run day care. And since her freshman biochemistry, which came alive in PaliHi played, I forgot about all the stresses of the year, she has donated time on campus with teacher Carole Smith’s AP chemistry class. world. I was able to play my heart out with- Pali Buddies, a group that matches special “The way that she taught was really, really out any worries.” needs students with other students at the amazing,” Barua said. “It was thanks to her school to provide connection and support. that I got a really good score on the AP Jessie Kolliner Heal the Bay has been another campus chemistry exam.” essie Kolliner is equally at home in Los club where she has participated. Angeles and Ecuador. J When she reaches Northwestern, Kolli - Josh Holmes A citizen of both countries, Kolliner, who ner plans to major in economics and minor Angelica Rodriguez or most of his PaliHi career, Josh won the second Northwestern University in international studies with the goal of some complications, they had told her par- Holmes was all about baseball. scholarship, spends her summers in her F perhaps one day becoming the CEO of a ents that she might not survive, and if she He played shortstop and second base on mother’s homeland of Ecuador, while the company. did, she would likely suffer from mental “I see that people have so much faith in paralysis. She was in and out of the hospi- NEW LISTING me and I want to live up to that faith,” tal frequently until she was three years old. Kolliner said. As she grew, the doctors’ predictions were obviously incorrect. Rodriguez excelled at 506 Las Casas Angelica Rodriguez school, and she found that when she worked Avenue ngelica Rodriguez’s three-year-old for things, she could achieve them. cousin has Aicardi syndrome, a con- “You have to be confident in your own 3Bedroom • 2Bath A dition that has left her blind and with no skills,” Rodriguez said. “You have to take the Offered at spinal function. Yet, the little girl still works opportunities. I took the opportunity of $1,795,000 hard and brings joy into the world. Posse when I had it, and here I am.”

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he New Year brought in a new chef at Fig chickpeas also had terrific flavor. With the pork came Restaurant: Yousef Ghalaini, who was last at Pebble sautéed Swiss chard with honey and nuts, along with TBeach and before that on the East Coast. The new an aromatic coriander crema. The mixture of flavors menu reflects Chef Yousef’s many intriguing additions. was outstanding in both entrees. My daughter-in-law and I enjoyed the patio setting at Also recommended by Chef Yousef was “Eric’s Stash of Fig with its full-length wall of glass windows overlooking Cheese” rather than dessert. (Eric’s charcuterie sampling the gleaming swimming pool and outdoor patio. is also available as a starter at the beginning of your meal.) Marble-topped tables and Italian bistro chairs add to the The “Stash” is served on a wooden board with a variety relaxed atmosphere, while the bar area with its attractive of cheeses marked on an accompanying list, such as Cow, wine cabinet and tables is more bustling. Blue Veined, Goat and Stinky, etc. At Fig, servers are extremely helpful with selections; With the thin slices of raisin bread there were small our server, Jillian, recommended the slow-cooked arrays of nuts and honey, almonds and thinly sliced octopus with caper berries and butter beans, as well as apple, and a little guava jelly along with the cheeses. Our the spicy crab and avocado toast as starters. board featured sweet and spicy mixed-milk pecorino The slow-cooked octopus was tender and delicious. from Italy; a delicate, velvety Ashed Rind goat cheese Spicy dungeness crab on an avocado-topped toast, with a lemony taste; Bleu de Chevre from France with chicken with butter beans and San Marzano tomatoes. flavored with meyer-lemon oil and radish sprouts was a smooth texture and distinctive tang; a pungent classic Wagyu beef sirloin with roasted root vegetables and salsa another winner. Chef Yousef certainly knows how to Munster from France and a robust raw-milk cheddar verde is $33. The milk-braised pork shoulder is $27. combine flavors compellingly. from Devonshire pastures in Great Britain. Eric’s “Cheese Stash” is $26, or you may select for We shared a simple arugula salad with red onion As we finished my large cup of decaf coffee and my yourself at $6 for each cheese. and a lemon, olive- oil dressing topped with a grated companion’s pot of tea, we found this dinner to be Make sure you have your valet parking receipt validated flavorful Pecorino cheese. This light and zesty fresh exceptional and satisfying. Prices are as you would expect before you leave the restaurant, as it makes parking more salad was the perfect intermediary before our entrees. in a first-class hotel restaurant. Starters vary from $10 reasonable. Fig is open for breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Jillian had also recommended the herb-roasted lamb for a roasted tomato soup to $18 for the spicy crab and every day. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from sirloin. She was right. This dish was exceptional. avocado toast, with a few starters in the $11 to $14 price 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner service is Tuesday through Beautifully cooked tender slices of lamb were served on category. Salads are $13 to $15. Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., with Happy Hour (meaning a bed of horseradish potatoes with pea tendrils and a Entrees vary from $23 (vegetable curry with organic half off most items) from 5 to 6 p.m. Lunch is served cured olive tapenade. Each bite had wonderful flavor. rice) to $35 for seared Eastern scallops. The terrific herb- Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The milk-braised pork shoulder with spicy harissa roasted lamb sirloin is $29, as is the roasted half Jidori — GRACE HINEY Page 26 Palisades News April 1, 2015 Playwrights Showcase Plays at Festival et aside three Tuesdays this month to enjoy local talent when the sixth an- Snual Theatre Palisades Playwrights Festival is held at the Pierson Playhouse. There will be wine, snacks, and a question- and-answer period after each performance. Admission is $5 at the door, or $10 for all three plays through Goldstar (goldstar.com). Call: (310) 454-1970. Poof!, a musical by Lew Hauser with music and lyrics by Kenny Michelson, is perfect family fare. The show takes place in a musician’s hat. There is a serious problem because the musician has lost his “poof!” A cast of characters help him trying to recover it, but with an ever-lurking villain, they face a daunting task. This reading, di- Lew Hauser David Reuben Jim McGinn rected by John Dantona and Ronnie Sper- ling, will be staged April 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Marvelous Wonderettes. program in Geriatric Medicine and Geron- the mornings. Lew Hauser was director in residence for The following Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 tology, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, McGinn has written six full-length plays the Queen Mary Dinner Playhouse and is p.m., Reprieves, by David Reuben, directed and Archstone Professor of Medicine at the and five have received productions in Con- currently directing at The Vagabond Play- by Ria Erlich, will be staged. Through his David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. necticut, Michigan, New York and Switzer- characters, Reuben explores complicated The final playwright, featured on Tues- land (in German). He has also written eight ers. At Theatre Palisades he has directed and fragile family relationships and what day, April 28, at 7:30 p.m., will be Palisadian short plays that have premiered in small Witness for the Prosecution, Charley’s Aunt, happens when they become stressed dur- Jim McGinn, who teaches screenwriting theaters in Los Angeles. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, ing a time of crisis. The perspectives of the at USC. He enjoyed a long career in television in Smokey Joe’s Café and last year’s musical, patient, family, and physician clash as His play, Six about Sex (Plus Jogging), Chicago, Toronto, New York and Los Ange- each struggles with ethical and medical explores virginity, sexual harassment, se- les as a writer, producer and programming JUMBLE SOLUTION dilemmas at the end of life. duction, adultery and paternity, through six executive. He and wife Patty have three Reuben, a Sunset Mesa resident, has writ- vignettes. Some funny, some sad and all in- grown children, Shannon, Michael and ten four plays, two of which have had read- cisive. In between each “mini-play,” a young Sean; a daughter-in-law, Janie; and two ings. He is the director of a multi-campus man and a young woman jog together in grandchildren, Laney and Perrish James.

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Taking Gold and a cash prize of $150 was Andrew Arth. Second. The $100 cash prize for second went to Bella Hooper. Third and $50 went to Keely McMahon. Arth, after opening with a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” said Roosevelt was talking about optimists. He then spoke about Thomas Edison, who invented the record player, the microphone, power plants, the movie camera and batteries, noting that when something first didn’t work, Edison would say: “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Arth spoke about Jim Valvano as an example of an optimist inspiring others through his basketball coaching and then his battle with brain cancer. Arth con- cluded: “Optimists were successful because they never stopped believing in their own dreams.” He is the son of Jim and Susan Arth. His essay will now ad- (Left to right) Corpus Christi teacher John Dowling, Optimist member Dr. Mike Martini, Optimist President George LaBrot and vance to the district level. essay winners Bella Hooper and Keely McMahon. (Andrew Arth is not pictured.) Photo: Shelby Pascoe Bella, the daughter of Kristin and Bran- league and advanced to the sectionals tour- operation, the family felt optimistic. don Hooper, wrote about Dr. Martin Selig- nament, making it into the sweet sixteen McMahon said, “I was really happy be- SPECIAL 4-PAGE PULLOUT man’s book, Learned Optimism, which round. Hooper said, “Even though we lost, cause she was getting a lot better, the doc- states that pessimistic athletes have worse at least we did not beat ourselves this time.” tors had gotten the cancer out and she performances than optimistic ones. Using The daughter of Eileen and Johnny was going to be okay.” the example of a middle-school volleyball McMahon, McMahon wrote, “Optimism is There were 32 entries; each had to be at team, she pointed out that although they especially important to me because of how least 700 words, but no more than 800. BOOST YOUR SCORE were the favorites to win, they lost focus it has helped me through so many rough Judges not only looked at content, but had and soon found themselves losing 0-10. times in my life.” She recalled of how her to deduct points for failing to adhere to The players started lashing out at each other grandfather, John, told her about serving in rules, such as not centering page numbers. and questioning the referee’s calls. the Korean War and how he was injured, The annual contest is open to any stu- “. . .They lost their confidence, became but how his optimism helped him recover. dent living in Pacific Palisades or attending BETTER GRADES! pessimistic and ended up losing the cham- Her grandfather was later diagnosed with school in this community, as long as they pionship game.” Afterwards the girls spoke, throat cancer and all during chemotherapy are under 19 years of age and have not 1kÄÎÌ/YkÌYÀkAÄkÌ3«Ì1 realized pessimism was the wrong direction he still stayed strong and happy. graduated from high school. 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A spring golf camp for juniors ages 6 to “The ‘not my child’ and the ‘not me’ at- Participants will follow the fate of a ficti- The program is open for youth ages 10 16 will be held through April 10 at the He- titude, along with the lack of knowledge tious teen addicted to drugs, which includes to 17, who must be accompanied by a par- roes Golf Course at the West Los Angeles about addiction and depression, have cre- arrest, jail and ultimately a funeral. ent. The event is free and advanced regis- VA grounds. The co-ed camp offers full ated a disturbing increase in deaths of Each attendee will be given a drug-abuse tration is necessary because space is limited. day (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or half day (9:30 America’s young,” Gullet said. “Our mis- profile to adopt during the program, so RSVP [email protected]. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.) options sion is to bring awareness and communi- he/she can become familiar with different Visit: bryanssmile.com on the nine-hole course. All levels are welcome and students can sign up for the day or week to best fit their schedule. PGA Teaching Pro Carlos Rodriquez ECC Offers Preschool Option Community teaches all aspects of the game while playing the course with students. Youth golfers he newly opened Palisades Jewish rolled and as a result of the success and are taught rules, etiquette and course Early Childhood Center is under popularity of the school, there is now Talent Show management. Visit: LAGolfAcademy.com the direction of Chana Hertzberg opened enrollment for a pre-kindergarten T A community talent show will be or call (310) 230-2052 or e-mail lagolfa- and is one of the few outdoor Jewish class starting September 20. held on May 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in [email protected]. preschools near the beach that is Reggio Additionally, the Friendship Circle now the quad at Palisades High School. inspired. offers a safe haven for mothers, as well as Entrance is free, with a suggested do- A Reggio philosophy means children children and teens and Navah Paskowitz, nation. There will be food trucks at Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Cards and teachers are co-learners that explore who recently became director, has in- the event. together, using tools of listening, observ- creased attention and services for families If you would like to participate, au- Yu-Gi-Oh! the Trading Card Game is ing, and flexibility to create the learning of children with special needs. Paskowitz ditions for the talent show will be held held from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on the first space. Curriculum has an underlying pairs these children with teenage volun- from April 15 to 24. Palisades residents, and third Wednesdays of the month in the structure based on guided learning and teers, exposing them to a unique friend- students, and school faculty are wel- Palisades Branch Library community collaboration, which engages the interests ship, as well as offering social and come to audition and participate in the room. All youth are invited, including be- and skills of each individual child, inter- communal experiences they might not talent show. Please e-mail Annie Loy at ginners. The game improves skills in math, weaving teachings on a broad range of otherwise receive. [email protected] to receive reading, strategy and statistical analysis. disciplines through real world learning. The Center is located at 17315 Sunset an audition time slot. All levels are welcome. Currently there are 60 children en- Blvd., call (310) 454-7781 or visit pjecc.org. Call: (310) 459-2754. April 1, 2015 Palisades News — Summer Camps & Schools Page S-3 Seven Arrows Offers C.A.M.P. even Arrows is offering a summer C.A.M.P., with its own unique spin—Creators; Artists; Makers; SPerformers. “We are incredibly excited to introduce the summer C.A.M.P. to the entire Westside community,” said Margarita Pagliai, Seven Arrows Head of School. “Under the direction of our amazing music and drama teacher, Colin Simson, children will have the opportunity to explore their talents and ignite their imaginations in a fun, engaging camp experience.” One does not have to be a Seven Arrows student to participate in a camp designed for elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Youth will work on visual arts with Clinton Bopp, a renowned up-and-coming L.A. street performance artist and will learn performing arts with Simson. Music will be taught by Norma LaTuchie, an accomplished flutist and multi-instrumentalist, who has more than 30-years’ experience teaching music. Recording artist Brooke Mori will work with new and Second grader Castor Maynard works on a technology project, one of many creative endeavors offered at Seven Arrows innovative methods of creative movement. Summer C.A.M.P. on La Cruz. Photo: Courtesy of Seven Arrows For those youth more interested in the technical of an interdisciplinary, integrated and individualized “Our captivating theme-based sessions will allow children aspect of how and why things work, Seven Arrows approach to education. to express themselves through a variety of activities.” technology specialist Sara Kaviar will put those students Students may write and perform an original play; The first week of camp, the theme is “Deep Sea under her tutelage. design and paint a backdrop; write an original song Adventures,” and the following week it is “Circus, All campers have a hands-on experience to first and choreograph movements; design costumes and set Circus!” The end of each session culminates with a dream and imagine, before constructing a personal pieces, build and play their own instruments; explore final performance and art exhibition. artistic creation from scratch. The concept of allowing behind the scenes technology; and play outside In addition to individual achievement, the Seven Arrows participants to choose their path to fulfilling their creative through structured athletic activities. summer C.A.M.P. teaches public speaking, conflict role in the production reflects the Seven Arrows vision “There’s something for every kid here,” Simson said. resolution and teamwork. Visit: Sevenarrows.org. Page S-4 Palisades News — Summer Camps & Schools April 1, 2015 Calling All Youth Techies f your youth is a computer whiz who Game Design and Makey Arduino Makers. is fascinated by learning coding, likes “I wanted to create the cutting-edge center Icreating games and is interested in ro- for kids and adults to pursue their passion,” botics, then ATAM (Art of Technology, said Wamble, who notes that regular classes Art and Music) is the place to spend the include all levels from beginners to highly summer. gifted members of Mensa; and age levels Located at 881 Alma Real Dr. (next to the from 2-1/2 to great-grandparents. “When library and across from Ralphs), the camp you learn technology at ATAM you are also promises an ATAMic learning experience. learning deeper levels of math, geometry Youth will meet like-minded campers, who and engineering—it’s cross-curricular.” want to discuss the educational side of Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Minecraft, or who like taking a computer Monday through Friday, and extended care (or technology objects) apart and putting is available until 6:30 p.m. Sessions are flex- it back together. ible and students are allowed to sign up for Anthony Wamble founded ATAM in the day, week, month or entire summer, 2012. He was an art director before becom- with an early-bird discount of $50, if one ing an educational technologist and teacher registers before May 15. who taught technology and music for over With the ever-increasing push toward 15 years in private schools and homes technology, this camp will give kids a head from Beverly Hills to Pacific Palisades. start on learning the important skills they A father of two himself, Wamble knows will need in the future. the importance of balancing the “screen” In addition to technology, “We record with nature, so every day at camp includes musicians and we teach DJs and techies how Anthony and Mary Wamble have fun with the children at ATAM, the Original Learning outdoor fun at the nearby Palisades Recre- to record and engineer,” Wamble said, noting Center for Everything Technology, Music, Art and Recording. Photo: Bart Bartholomew ation Center. that DJs and pro audio techies can learn Pro- to learn, create, innovate and make friends youth play computer games, iPad games, All skill levels of youth are invited to Tools, Logic, Reason, Ableton Live, Com- in a group environment,” Wamble said. PC and MaC games, XBOX and XBOX participate in the weekly sessions, which posing, sampling, recording, mixing, editing, In addition to spring break and summer 360—all under close supervision. Food, start June 8 and run through August 28. (A mastering and Garage Band podcasting. camps, every Friday and Saturday night drinks and snacks are provided. spring camp is available through April 18.) Because sitting in front of a computer ATAM hosts game night. From 5:30 p.m. to Visit: atampalisades.com or call (310) Every week, the emphasis is on a different can be a solitary experience, this camp is midnight, it’s ultimate game and 3D movie 573-0012 or e-mail techandmusicteacher technology application including Movie important for the socialization it offers. “We night. Parents can have a night out, while @gmail.com. Makers Special Effects, Lego Robotics— have specialists who create a unique expe- Race Cars Demolition Derby, Mobile App rience for each camper, allowing that youth Make a Duct-Tape Wallet The Pacific Palisades Library Teen Council will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 on Tuesday, April 7, in the community room, 861 Alma Real Dr. At this meeting participants will make a wallet out of duct tape. “Design a fashion statement to carry your cash.” All teens are welcome and supplies and instruction will be provided.

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