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20 Pages Thursday, June 7, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 GREENING THE PALISADES Summer Giveaway! evolution in creating safe spaces for the disabled—meaning that very week for the next few Palisades Mass Tree Death fallen trees often cannot be re- weeks, the Palisadian-Post placed on the narrow Palisades Etogether with our many friends Drive sidewalks. in the community, shall be giv- Leaves Street Broken and Bare Lisa Cahill, area representative ing away free summer treats. at Councilmember Mike Bonin’s All you have to do is email By JOHN HARLOW back the clock to when Palisades office, is said to be working out us with the words “Summer Editor-in-Chief Drive blossomed with life-giving how to save the drive’s sidewalk Treat” and your contact details, shade trees. canopy. and be prepared to be photo- alisades Drive, once mooted as Some of the trees, especially By contrast, Marinacci said, graphed by our Staff Photogra- a scenic highway to the Valley palms, look healthy but dozens of the drive’s median is blooming be- pher Rich Schmitt for inclusion Pbefore The Highlands sprung out others are still sparsely blooming, cause it is maintained by Rebecca in the Our Town section. The of the earth, is losing its canopy even before the summer heat, said Wade of the Summit Club Home- first lucky Palisadian out of the faster than anywhere else in Pacif- Culhane, who helped count the owners Association at the top of e-bag will enjoy the treat. ic Palisades. trees. The Highlands. This week, with many According to a new count, They were not listed in the The club showed what can be thanks to Silvia Lopez at the there are now 108 dead, dying or 1986 guidebook to local trees by done, homeowners said, if more lo- beloved cantina on Sunset Bou- blighted trees on both sides of the botanist Grace L. Heintz. cal businesses and residents band- levard, we are giving away gift drive within its first few hundred The book, “Trees of Pacific ed together. certificates to eat at the recently Happy eaters yards from the Sunset intersection. Palisades,” published by the gar- Culhane, who has made re- relaunched Kayndaves—it’s fun Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer There are large square ce- dening and green lobbying group greening the drive one of his last for all the family, with its fa- mented holes in the sidewalk like Palisades Beautiful showed the campaigns as PPCC Highlands rep, mously relaxed atmosphere and Don’t miss out—email us at arboreal graves marking where drive as barren, because at that before he stands for the vice-chair great menu. [email protected] for your dogwood and western sycamore time, it was still so architecturally at the community council, against And now there are margari- opportunity to add to the joys of once flowered. Save our trees raw. It could be heading back that another effective area rep, Rick tas! summer in Pacific Palisades. Unlike elsewhere in the Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer way. Mills, said that it would only take a Palisades, where the city, resi- Barbara Marinacci, of Pali- few locals to change the landscape. dents, homeowner associations years, a volunteer task force is sades Beautiful, said she last tried “We could find replacement or businesses protect some of the seeking to work around the legal to rouse public awareness about trees and local landlords could take trees against drought and pest, and bureaucratic issues that have the Highlands issue eight years on some watering duties. It would Moving and Expanding Highlands residents say that the made these trees uniquely vulner- ago, speaking to city agencies such not be too expensive, and it would K Bakery Finds a New Home As Kim half-century-old plantings have able in the Palisades. as the Bureau of Street Services, show how we can work together.” been abandoned by city and local Bruce Schwartz, a Realtor who did not even have them on In The Highlands, still raw and Kedeshian Expands to The Village interests in a wasteland of upturned known for his one-man campaign their map. But the plight has only divided after the planning battle sidewalks and bare or distressed to regrow plants in Sunset medi- grown worse. for developer Ronny Shram’s el- trees. ans, has joined up with the area’s While a recent Palisadi- dercare facility, an issue that could The problem has risen to the departing Pacific Palisades -Com an-Post survey suggested that in be decided by the Coastal Com- top of the agenda because other munity Council representative Pe- some streets, 20 percent of the trees mission later this year, finding a issues—clearing out a blocked ter Culhane to wheedle new trees listed in the Heintz book have van- common task to save and recreate spring and removing homeless- out of the city. ished, on Palisades Drive it’s closer green beauty could prove to be a ness camps—have been resolved, Together with Palisadians Da- to 50 percent. soothing balm. for now. vid Dwyer, Leah Cox and Alan Part of the conundrum, Mar- And an exemplar for the rest of Now, for the first time in many Goldsmith, they are seeking to turn inacci and Culhane said, is legal Pacific Palisades.

the Eviction Defense Network, Tenants Renew Protest has been fighting on the tenants behalf in court and leading the negotiations. Popp told the Pal- Against Palisadian Landlord isadian-Post that attorneys for 1979 Ehrlich Investment Trust By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA have been trying to negotiate with and TRILBY BERESFORD tenants on a case-by-case basis, which they have refused to do. Kim: Inside and out Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer lose to 50 protesters returned Since the protests began, out- to the Pacific Palisades Farm- side of Ehrlich’s Highlands home By SARAH SHMERLING bread], my mother’s Christmas Cers Market on Sunday, June 3, in and at the farmers market, she has Managing Editor thumbprint cookies with gum- an ongoing dispute between hun- grown increasingly frustrated, re- drops or Lemon Bundt Cake, or dreds of home renters and Palisa- scinding an offer she had made to untington resident Kim my great-grandmother’s Arme- dian landlord Lisa Ehrlich. the tenants, according to sources HKedeshian, attorney by edu- nian Pilaf, it all brings back amaz- The tenants, who live in apart- Burlington Unidos Photo by Christian Monterrosa close to the situation. cation, considers herself a baker/ ing memories that I have contin- ment complexes owned by Ehrlich “The strike resulted in much chef by heritage. ued to share with my family.” in the largely Hispanic neighbor- gathered outside Ehrlich’s home in its legal representative. improvement at the building,” She shared her skills with Pa- hood of Westlake, erected tents a gated community in The High- “For her to raise the rent and Popp said, adding that her clients cific Palisades through K Bakery, and marched down Bowdoin lands, but as they could not even throw these people because she are “ready, willing, and able to pay which opened seven years ago on Street. see the house, never mind disturb wants more money is just pure the rent withheld” as long as the Sunset Boulevard in the Lower The gathering was part of a the targeted resident, they have re- greed and it’s a lack of recogniz- right measures are put in place to Las Casas neighborhood. wave of Los Angeles rent protests focused their efforts at the farmers ing the humanity in fellow peo- both keep the building up to code Now, by the end of the year, K that have attracted national media market. ple,” said Jacob Woocher, one of and a guarantee that the rent will Bakery will move into The High- attention: The Washington Post Assisted by the Los Angeles the protest organizers from the LA not “dramatically” increase in the lands, replacing Roast, which has compared it to rent strikes of the Tenants Union and joined by some Tenants Union. future. been closed since the beginning of early 1990s. members of the Democratic So- “We think it’s important to At a trial hearing on June 4, 2018, and Kedeshian will open a The Brand Ehrlich did not respond to re- cialists of America, the residents tell her community what’s going the court assigned judges to no second restaurant, Armav, in The quests for comment. have put pressure on Ehrlich to fix on … She needs to know that her more than three cases each and Village, according to her assistant, THIS WEEK iN On two occasions protestors issues with the building after rais- community members are learning will now begin jury selection. Alex Stern. ing their rent prices by hundreds about what she is doing.” The Burlington Unidos have “We are opening a new, big- of dollars. Among residents, the stories promised to continue the protests ger location,” Stern shared of pali life After receiving notices of varied. Some showed video foot- in the Palisades and rent strikes the K Bakery Highlands move. eviction for not paying, the ten- age of yellow water coming from until an agreement is reached. “We’re going to be calling it K Meet the 2018 Teen ants countersued Ehrlich for sub- their sink and insects huddled in- They are motivated by the Bakery and Marketplace.” Talent Contest Winners standard living conditions and side of a lamp fixture. Others told renters in Boyle Heights who chal- The team is hoping to have (Page 13) negligence. stories of a time the elevator fell lenged their apartment building’s the 548 Palisades Drive expanded On Sunday, the protesters with them in it, causing minor in- owner for almost a year when he store open in September of this again stood at the entrance of the juries. threatened a substantial rent in- year. The location will serve some farmers market on Bowdoin Street, Ehrlich has received citations crease. of K Bakery’s familiar favorites, passing out their usual “Lisa Evicts for multiple violations from the A settlement early in 2018 as well as a larger selection of sal- Children” flyers and holding signs city, according to public records. encouraged other tenants to form ads, entrees, lunches and dinners, that read “Stop the Evictions” and Tenants said she has fixed those organized groups and go on strike including grab-and-go options. “Lisa, Where is Your Humanity?” problems, but more continue to when they see fit, even when the If everything goes according Ehrlich is both a stakeholder arise. risk of eviction looms. Or a long to plan, there will be no lapse in in the Burlington apartments and Elena Popp, an attorney at bus journey to the Palisades. business. The second endeavor, Armav, will be opening at 970 Monu- Kids Page: Empowering ment Street, across the street from Girls to Skateboard Caruso’s Palisades Village. (Page 20) “We are opening a Mediter- ranean-inspired restaurant called Armav, which means ‘date’ in Armenian,” Stern explained. The name pays homage to Kedeshian’s family, which has a history of date farming. “Growing up in an Amer- ican-Armenian family meant that food was an important part of my life,” Kedeshian shared Palisadians flocked to the voting booths on Tuesday, June 5, to vote in a major primary election in a on her website. “Whether it was political battle for House seats and a new governor. Photo by Christian Monterrosa my grandmother’s Oatmeal Date Bars or Armenian Choreg [sweet Page 2 Palisadian-Post June 7, 2018 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Palisadian-Post Low Turnout We regret that the Palisadian-Post did not fact-check last week’s Out of the Past assertion that Pacific Palisades Community Council past area and at- large elections have had “embarrassingly low turnout.” July 1, 1982 2 As publicly reported in 2016: “We had the largest voter turnout in 2¢¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth PPCC history, with 1,237 total valid ballots. This is almost twice the DOG’S DAY AFTERNOON - This dog is a sorry sight now but when his helpers get through number of votes in the 2014 election, and many hundreds of votes more he will shine. Malibu Little League staged a “dog wash” Saturday at Malibu Feed Bin, which Got something to say? Call than any other Westside council that held elections in 2016 except for (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ Venice. We commend all the candidates and thank the Palisades com- sponsored the fund-raiser. The young athletes scrubbed almost 70 animals and raised close to palipost.com and get those kudos munity for participating in record numbers.” $90 for their field fund. The youngsters worked hard, had fun and got mighty wet. or concerns off your chest. Names Not only that, but turnout for PPCC’s last election was larger than will not be used. any other neighborhood council in the city other than Venice. This is a stunning result when you also factor into the mix that the city requires certified councils (we are not a certified council) to allow telephonic Too Many Acronyms voting as well as voting by “stakeholders” who are not residents, and First came the PPCC (Pacific the certified council results include votes by more than one person in a Palisades Community Council). household. We are proud of our efforts and the community’s participation in Then there was the PPCL (Pa- the successful 2016 election. An even larger turnout should be expected cific Palisades Civic League). in this summer’s election—with new rules providing for “one vote per Then last week you ran an ar- resident” to be implemented by the energetic 2018 Election Committee ticle about the PPRA (Pacific appointed by Chair Maryam Zar. Palisades Residents Associa- Chris Spitz, George Wolfberg and Richard Cohen tion). As it’s impossible to keep 2016 Election Committee Chair and Members track of all these groups, I will (Editor’s note: Attracting a humble eight people to vote for one un- be launching the PPAA (Pacific contested area candidate is not a triumph for democracy. Nor is a total Palisades Associations Associa- of 1200 votes in a town of 27,000 souls. The PPCC needs to urgently tion) where I’ll be able to attend promote more civic engagement or face more questions, not just from a single meeting to figure out The Highlands, about its authority.) what all these groups actually do. Election I just wanted to share some- thing you have not made clear Canyon Shock 1 in your coverage of the com- In regards to the recent letter to the editor, “Canyon Construction” munity council elections. The in the May 31 edition, I cannot honestly say that I have been ever more PPCC is preparing to hold offi- shocked or embarrassed than I was to read the veiled bigotry espoused cer elections where only board by local Canyon resident Mark Landay. members vote. Your voice is re- His comments are an affront to all of us who work tirelessly to flected through the vote of your make Canyon the amazing and welcoming school that it is, and to the elected Area Rep. Make sure overwhelming majority of the community that values diversity. your rep—names on the PPCC Landay complains that that the school committees are “biased” and “heavily weighted with lottery parents and friends of lottery parents.” website—know what is import- Perhaps if he were more willing to contribute anything, be it time, ant to you and how you want treasure or talent, he might better understand that the parents about them to vote. It should make a whom he is complaining manage to give much more, while at the same difference. time possibly having less. He also inaccurately states that lottery parents are the primary cause for the traffic around the school. Having worked doing traffic duty at Caruso the school, I have observed the exact opposite to be true. With our given A question to Caruso: Why geography and streets, the traffic flows fluently around the campus and can’t The Village have family is over within 20 minutes of the beginning and end of the school day. Do you know where a person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. oriented, less expensive restau- Finally, Landay expresses the desire to have Canyon return to “a rants? Beverly Hills has a sand- coastal zone community school.” If that is his wish, then maybe the wich and hummus restaurant; land should be returned to the Marquez family, heirs to the enormous Mexican land grant known as Rancho Boca de Santa Monica y San Madison Avenue in Manhattan Vicente, who so generously donated the property for the school back has inexpensive restaurants and in 1894. coffee shops. Steve Butts Third-Grade Teacher, Canyon Charter Elementary School Caruso II Concerning “Fun Times Ahead,” you do not speak for “95 percent” of the residents of the Palisades regarding the Canyon Shock 2 new Village. Just because your unbridled excitement that this Last week, the Palisadian-Post published a letter about a proposed building project at Canyon Charter Elementary School. is a “not cheap” town does not Like many other Canyon parents, I was startled and upset by this mean that the overreaching misleading letter. The core argument was based on a lie. size, scale, architecture and an- Canyon School is not overcrowded and overcrowding has nothing nounced leases reflect the town to do with the proposed construction—the writer had, in fact, been told as a whole. Please enjoy the new this at a community meeting about the project on May 24. Village when it opens but spare Despite this, he continued to propagate the lie about overcrowding us your voice of the people lec- so that he could then go after his real target: the lottery at Canyon, a public charter. ture. This was once a charming I want to make clear: This writer does not speak for anyone but place to live, it no longer will be himself. His perspective is not representative of majority opinion at the once this white elephant opens. school. The tone of his letter makes it sound like the lottery is a divisive You might want to retake your issue at Canyon. It is not. informal poll of the 95 percent I’ve been a parent at Canyon for over 10 years, and I do not rec- once that happens. ognize the distinctions he has introduced or the culture he describes. Savannah, Logan and Riley Scott found themselves on a river cruise in the ancient French city of Arles. The Marquez Knolls family Out of thin air, he created a narrative of “Us” and “Them” that does are pictured here at the Areanas de Arles: “Its amazing how much is intact” said mom, Lisa Scott. not reflect the reality at the school, which is an inclusive community of Canyon Concerns children and teachers and families. Want to see your photo in the Post? Take your Palisadian-Post on your next trip It is troubling that members As for the building project, I support it wholeheartedly. It will con- (near or far) and email a photo to [email protected]. of our fine and generous com- tribute to the long-term health of a school that benefits many children munity would deny a quali- and the community at large. Maya Forbes ty education to children from Palisadian-Post outside the area when there is Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post the capacity to educate them 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com here. With Entrada being a cut through street for thousands of John Harlow Gina Kernan Editor-in-Chief Managing Director cars avoiding Sunset or PCH Mark Landay Responds [email protected] [email protected] every day and traffic improve- My recent letter was opposing the construction project at Canyon EDITORIAL ADVERTISING ments promised with the new and offered an alternative solution. Maybe not well written, my point Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor [email protected] Nilanti Narain, Account Executive [email protected] construction, I think traffic will Sarah Shmerling, Managing Editor [email protected] Lena Ford, Account Executive [email protected] was a matter of public policy and trying to improve all schools through- Christian Monterrosa, Reporter [email protected] Lia Asher, Account Executive [email protected] not be impacted significantly, out LAUSD, resulting in what could be a negative for Canyon families Trilby Beresford, Reporter [email protected] and may even be improved, and residents. Michael Aushenker, Contributing Writer by what is planned for Canyon Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer [email protected] The best parents, active and interested in education, try to leave Elementary. The sentiments their home area school to go to Canyon via the lottery. This robs those ADMINISTRATION expressed by Mr. Landay, who other schools of parents that would have made that school better. GRAPHICS Kelley Aleck, Receptionist/Classified Ads [email protected] The money for this new building could be four libraries at other Michael Dijamco, Graphics Director [email protected] Carolyn Morrison, Executive Assistant [email protected] somehow purports to speak for schools, which has a direct correlation to student achievement. the majority of this community,

Traffic would be less throughout the city and kids would have more Adjudged a newspaper of general circulation to publish all official and legal notices of the City of LosAngeles, the Judicial District of Los Angeles, the School District of Los Angeles, the are not well taken. County of Los Angeles, the State of California and for other state, county and city government jurisdictions of which the City of Los Angeles as a part under judgment rendered January time to study or play vs. commuting. 9, 1958, as modified by Order of the Court on August 7, 1959, and further modified by Order of Court on November 21, 1960, in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for I offered an alternative solution to overcrowding that would help County of Los Angeles, Case No. SMC 6022. children through the area. THE PALISADIAN-POST (USPS 418-600 4) is published weekly for $69 per year, by Pacific Palisades Post, 881 Alma Real, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Periodicals postage Violent Means paid at Pacific Palisades, California. POSTMASTER: send address change to the ALISADIAN-POST,P 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. It was poorly written on my part and I apologize to anyone I of- The Palisadian-Post is 100% owned by Charlie Loves Brooms and Molly Loves Peanut Butter, LLC. There is a two-word solution fended. Palisadian, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 111 • Pacific Palisades Post, Vol. LXX, No. 111 the late-night racing by the Mark Landay Ruthless Ryderz: Piano wire. June 7, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 3

PALISADES Neighborhood News Castellammare Cleaning up the Palisades Pedestrian Fatality Identified The city can only do so much, so local self-help organizations such as P.R.I.D.E., PaliWorks and Palisades Beautiful will step in to beautify The man who was fatally struck on Pacific Coast Highway near the streets. So do some individuals such as, left, the normally besuited Topanga Canyon Boulevard at 5 a.m. on Friday, May 25, has been Michael Gazzano of Caruso working with P.R.I.D.E. people to collect ¢ identified as 21-year-old Antonio Mundo-Hernandez from North more than 30 bags of debris and plant new groundcover in The Village. Hills. He was hit by a Toyota Prius, driven by a 62-year-old Cala- And, right, Cedric and Sebastian Leiter, with their neighbor Zane Wol- basas woman, while crossing the street and died at the scene from sefer, and their dad John Leiter, who removed and recycled hundreds injuries. —TRILBY BERESFORD of discarded paint cans from a water drainage tunnel in Santa Ynez Canyon Park. —JOHN HARLOW Via Bluffs Graffiti at Bluffs Park On Wednesday, May 30, in the evening, Bluffs Park was tagged with graffiti at the intersection of Mount Holyoke and Via De Las Olas. The bench and fence were spray painted with tags, and a ho- mophobic slur was written on the road. Due to some of the tags being crossed out with a different color spray paint, residents suspect two separate gangs were vying for at- tention and ownership. The incident was reported to the city through the MyLA311 app. —TRILBY BERESFORD

The Highlands Mysterious Man Captured on Ring Device On Wednesday, May 30, a Photo courtesy of John Leiter man walked up to a residential property and took photographs of the exterior. His visit was cap- tured on their Ring device, and a neighbor identified him as some- one who misuses an app, hacked by thieves to map out break-ins. If Photo courtesy of Ring you have witnessed similar activity outside your property, contact Photo courtesy of Caruso local law enforcement. —TRILBY BERESFORD

Pacific Palisades Change at Canyon Charter Elementary School An Editorial by Nicole Sheard, Principal New Offering at Local Theatre s many have been made dents are driven in to school and “Write Me A Murder” by Frederick Knott opens at Theatre Pal- aware, Canyon Charter El- must be dropped off or picked up. isades on Friday, June 8. The production is directed by Michael-An- Aementary School will undergo A small amount of fami- thony Nozzi and produced by longtime collaborators Martha Hunt- a construction project project- lies are fortunate enough to be er and Sherman Wayne. There are 18 dates through July 15, and ed to begin in summer 2020. This able to walk to school. There will tickets can be purchased at theatrepalisades.com. will be the most significant up- always be traffic surrounding any —TRILBY BERESFORD date to our campus in more than school during drop off and pick 40 years. up times. This will be taken into As the principal of the school, consideration when construction I am writing to clear up some at Canyon begins. The traffic, Pacific Palisades misconceptions and to provide especially during LA rush hour, pertinent information about this isn’t going to go away, but for- Caruso Elected Chair of USC project to our neighbors and tunately each of the preliminary school community. Our goal is to schemes presented by LAUSD Board of Trustees remain as transparent as possible will considerably improve traffic Palisades Village developer Rick Caruso was elected chair of and to work with the community congestion during drop off and the USC Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 31. He will succeed as we embark on this exciting, pick up in the long run. John Mork after serving out his five-year term. and much needed, improvement The proposed improvement “I did not seek this position, but I accept this responsibility with to our campus. project will address many lin- humility and resolve,” Caruso said in a press release. Over 20 years ago, bunga- gering campus deficiencies such The developer takes over as reports of misconduct at the uni- lows were placed on the Canyon as a lack of ADA access to the versity’s health center continue to cloud its reputation. campus as temporary structures school and ADA accessible bath- —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA to house students when the state rooms, the necessary removal reduced the class sizes to 20:1. of bungalows which were nev- There has never been an issue of er approved by the Office of the overcrowding at Canyon. In fact, State Architect and were never Pacific Palisades at one point, enrollment was so built to be classrooms, the need low that the school was in jeopar- to bring two isolated kindergarten dy of being closed. classrooms onto campus, much Locals Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Rather than close, students needed IT network conver- Palisadians Katie Thomson and Barbara Thompson were both were bused in as a means of main- gence, mandated replacement inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University taining enrollment. Students are of the remaining very old bun- of Southern California, according to a press release. no longer bussed in to Canyon galows and a desire to increase “These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, and the majority of the school’s security. It is important to note faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa population comes from the imme- that enrollment will not increase Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomi- diate neighborhoods. Most class- due to changes to the campus. Sheard: Leading change Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer nation and approval by a chapter,” the release said. es are kept to under 24 students, We are replacing (a one- —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA thanks to the generous fundrais- to one replacement) nine very staff embrace every family and LAUSD to minimize impacts ing that occurs at Canyon. old or temporary classrooms child who comes to us. to our neighbors and on traffic The school’s enrollment re- with nine 21st century permanent We value public education patterns. The benefits of a new Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: mains, as it has been for many classrooms to be designed and and aim to operate as a public state of the art building for stu- September 8, 1977 years, at just under 400 students, enjoyed by future generations of charter which is transparent and dents of the many generations to which is what is required to keep Canyon students. LAUSD has inclusive of every family who come will far outweigh the possi- Food Prices Go Up the school open and functioning. conducted a very thorough site walks through our doors. It is our ble inconveniences during the two The school does hold a lottery analysis and has determined that goal and our duty to provide our years of construction. Canyon is Students in junior and senior high schools in the Los An- each year for students outside of the guiding principles behind students with the best possible ed- growing with the times and we geles Unified School District will find food prices up on many the school boundaries to fill avail- the project include 21st century ucation. They deserve to be edu- look forward to these improve- items when they return to classes on September 20. able seats, however we typically learning, campus character, sus- cated in the best possible physical ments to our gem of an outstand- Adjustments in food prices have been approved by the City have very limited space and are tainability, economics and effi- environment. ing local public school. Plans and Board of Education. only able to accept anywhere from ciency, safety and security, health We hope that the community updates about the project, includ- An elementary school tray lunch will remain at 50 cents, 0-15 students per year throughout and well-being, and state and lo- will support us as we venture into ing any future community meet- but a full secondary school lunch will go from 60 to 75 cents. the grades. Because Canyon has cal requirements. these very overdue upgrades. ings, can be found on the school’s a large footprint, most of the stu- At Canyon, the faculty and We are working closely with website at canyoncharter.com. TUTORING & TEST PREP ALL NEW! HOMEWORK AND SUMMER DROP-IN PROGRAMS. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. GREAT VALUE. EFFECTIVE.

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OBITUARY THU 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi for all ages with Elliot Barden. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. 07 10-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing JUNE and shoes are recommended. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Sara Louise Fanelli Haverford Ave. 4 p.m. New Teen Volunteer Orientation. For teens ages 14 to 18. 310-459- Sara Louise Fanelli, age 83, of Louise will be remembered 2754. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. Pacific Palisades, died peacefully most for her beautiful smile, in- 5-8 p.m. Success Becomes Her. Hosted by Dana Goldstein and Jordan at home, surrounded by her loving fectious laugh and that mischie- Catapano. Bellacures Pacific Palisades, 970 Monument Street. family, on May 6. vous gleam in her eyes. The joy Louise, as family and friends she emanated will live forever; FRI 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pop-Up Book Sale. Hosted by Friends of Palisades Library. Gently used fiction, non-fiction and more.Palisades Branch knew her, was born on March 11, the warmth she radiated will tran- 08 Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. 1935, in Wampum, Pennsylvania. scend generations carried on in the JUNE 9:45-10:30 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison Burmeister. She was the daughter of Joseph lives of her children, grandchil- Seated yoga and breathwork. $15 suggested donation. Pacific and Maimee (Freed) Mussi and dren and great-grandchildren—all Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. twin to brother, Louis Mussi. who were blessed by their time 8 p.m. Opera Night. Featuring soprano Lauren Eberwein. $35. Among her earliest endeav- spent with her. musicguildonline.org. St Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. ors was babysitting a young lad Louise is survived by her twin 8 p.m. Frederick Knott’s “Write Me a Murder.” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 named Joe Namath. She credits brother Louis of Monongahelia, p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. through July 15. 310-454-1970. Pierson Playhouse, his success in football to her skills Pennsylvania; sister Joanne Brown 941 Temescal Canyon Road. as a babysitter. of Deland, Florida; children Bev- SAT At 16, she met and soon mar- erly Ricker (George) of Atlan- 1 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee. “Molly’s Game” starring Jessica ried the late David A. Cantwell. ta, Georgia, Susan Rees (Bill) 09 Chastain and Idris Elba. Rated R. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. When asked in later years what of South Bend, Indiana, Laurie JUNE prompted her to marry so young, Rosenthal (Mark) of Pacific Pali- she said, “He had a car and was sades, Nancy Carpenter of Coeur 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. “Living With Low Vision: Solutions and MON a good dancer. What else do you d’Alene, Idaho, Patrick Cantwell Services.” Hosted by the Palisades Alliance for Seniors with guest 11 speaker Kt Boyce. Palisades Branch Library - Community Room, want at 16?” of Pacific Palisades; grandchil- 861 Alma Real Drive. Louise and David had five dren Elizabeth Carpenter, Kate JUNE 3:30 p.m. “From Here to There & Everywhere.” An interactive children: Beverly, Susan, Laurie, Bohmann, Danny, Meghan and musical storytelling adventure suggested for children ages 4 and up Nancy and Patrick. Tommy Rees, Matthew Rosen- and their grown-ups, presented by Claire Mills. Palisades Branch Library, Louise was a successful busi- thal, Allie Waltz, Mikey Carpen- 861 Alma Real Drive. AMAZING MUSIC STORE.COM nesswoman and late in her career ter; and her great-grandchildren We Love to Teach! Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Piano, Drums started her own finance compa- Tatum and Valen Carpenter, Levi, ALL AGES, ALL STYLES! TUES 8:30-9:30 a.m. Community Yoga Class with Alison Burmeister. $15. ny. Nothing was more important Ben and Sam Bohmann, Guinev- Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. Group & Private Lessons • Instrument Rentals & Sales to her than looking after her four ere and Whittaker Waltz, and Lena 12 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tai Chi for seniors with Elliot Barden. Rustic Est. 1980 • (310) 454-4669 • 867 Swarthmore Ave. Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. daughters and son. She lived her Wells. JUNE 1-7 p.m. Ben Bookstaver’s “Let’s Do This” Blood Drive. life as a devout Catholic. It is said that, in the end, the [email protected]. Palisades Branch Library, 861 In 1984, she met the love of her entirety of our lives is represent- Alma Real Drive. life, the late Frank J. Fanelli. She ed by the dash between the day 5:30-7:30 p.m. After Hours Networking Mixer. palisadeschamber.com. became his wife and a stepmother we were born and the day we die. a.k.a. Palisades Bakery Banc of California, 530 Palisades Drive. to his two daughters, Jeanne and For Sara Louise Fanelli, the dash 15231 La Cruz Dr. 6 p.m. Tuesday Evening Hike, hosted by Temescal Canyon Association. NW Lisa. Louise and Frank resided in was filled to the brim with ad- Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 corner of Temescal Gateway parking lot. San Bernardino, California, and venture, laughter and love in the 7 p.m. Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association meeting. Rustic Canyon (310) 459 6160 retired to Temecula, California. times spent with her family and Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. They were married for 22 friends—a dash well lived, in- THUR 12:30 p.m. Pacific Palisades Historical Society Luncheon. $25. years, until Frank’s death on Feb. deed! Now Serving [email protected]. Aldersgate Retreat Center, 925 21, 2006. Following Frank’s pass- There was a service and cel- 14 Haverford Ave. ing, Louise moved to the Palisades ebration of life for Louise at the Gluten Free Bread! 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Congratulations,Class of 2018! We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2018 graduates who have achieved a 100% acceptance rate to four-year collegiate programs and admission to over 150 college and/or university programs. Names and numbers below represent a select list of acceptances. All institutions with one or more graduates attending are denoted in bold.

Academy of the Art University (2) New York University (2) University of Michigan (7) American University (2) Northeastern University (10) University of Minnesota (2) Amherst College Northwestern University University of Notre Dame Barnard College Oberlin College University of Pennsylvania (3) Boston College (8) Occidental College University of Richmond Boston University (3) Reed College University of San Diego (6) Brown University Santa Clara University (17) University of Southern California (13) Bucknell University Southern Methodist University (9) University of Texas at Austin Colgate University (2) St. John’s College University of Virginia (2) College of the Holy Cross (3) Stanford University University of Washington (7) Dartmouth College (2) Syracuse University (4) University of Wisconsin, Madison (10) Emerson College (2) Texas Christian University (8) Vassar College Emory University (4) The New School - Parsons (2) Villanova University Fordham University (15) Trinity College (2) Wake Forest University Franklin University Switzerland Tulane University (10) Wesleyan University (2) George Washington University (11) University of California, Berkeley (8) Williams College Georgetown University (3) University of California, Davis (8) Gonzaga University (6) University of California, Los Angeles (7) Grinnell College University of California, Riverside (5) Kenyon College University of California, Santa Barbara (9) Lewis & Clark College (4) University of California, Santa Cruz (12) For more information on Loyola Marymount University (14) University of Colorado at Boulder (12) Miami University, Oxford (4) University of Georgia this outstanding group of Middlebury College University of Massachusetts (3) young women, please visit: Mount Saint Mary’s University (2) University of Miami (2) www.mhs-la.org/ 1 Classof2018 June 7, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 5

right that he will get one. No imum age is 18 years, although one-size-fits-all answer. longer is it even considered a with a parent’s permission kids I wish I could give you a list privilege. Don’t take the bait. age 13 to 17 can sign on. of cell phone limits that will ac- The addictive qualities of company your cell phone permis- I know how hard it is to deal these are being addressed ev- sion. I can only tell you that you with your child’s whining com- erywhere. Studies are released must have a lot of them, and they Parenting Advice from Betsy Brown Braun plaint that “Evvvvvveryone has daily that address the effects of need to be very clear and specific. one” and “I am the onnnnnnly one cell phone and screen use on the For example: Ask BBB is a monthly column in which the renowned parenting expert Betsy who doesn’t have a phone.” And child’s still-growing brain. These 1. Never at a meal table. Brown Braun answers your questions about raising children in the Palisades. I am sure it brings back painful must not be ignored. 2. Never after a certain time of Submit your questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Ask BBB.” memories from your childhood, Yes, there is so much to con- night (after which all devices when your own parents forbade sider about what having a cell go home to their charging sta- your buying something or permit- phone will do to your child, to tion in the kitchen). When is the appropriate There are all kinds of excuses child is old enough to be ting an activity or privilege. your relationship and to your 3. Never before homework is age to give a child a cell that parents have for giving these somewhere alone, he must But this isn’t about you. This family life. At the same time, you done. phone? And what kind of too-young children a cell phone. know how to keep himself is about how you want to raise must consider your child and his 4. Never before chores are com- limits can I impose on it? safe or get the necessary help, your child. It’s not about making readiness to be a responsible cell pleted. 1. So he can reach me if he needs if need be. up for your past. phone owner. It is much easier to say when me, aka “safety reasons.” 2. Divorced parents have been Most people in my field of How responsible is your child But these will be up to you. you shouldn’t give your child a 2. So I can talk to him when he raising children and manag- development and behavior agree (within reason)? Does he: I suggest you scour the internet cell phone than when you should. is with my ex. ing communication with them that children should not have a for examples of what others have Even indulgent, enabling, weak, 3. So I can reach him when he is while at the other parent’s cell phone before middle school. 1. Keep his word? done. ignorant, parents know better than done with an activity or needs home since forever. For a while, seventh grade, or the 2. Follow through with your re- I also suggest that you have to give a preschooler or primary a pick up. 3. My kids were told to be at the start of middle school, had been an quests in a timely manner? a cell phone contract with your grade student his own cell phone. 4. And my absolute least accept- front of the park at 5. If they acceptable age. 3. Meet his stated responsibili- child that accompanies the cell But after that, for some it gets able excuse ... because every- weren’t there, there were easy Now I am part of the move- ties, mostly without remind- phone acquisition. This agree- murky. (Believe it or not, I do know one has one. consequences, including no ment Wait Until 8th, which is ers? ment very specifically details of a second-grader who was given return park visits or better, a encouraging parents to wait until 4. Manage his personal respon- your rules, limits, expectations his own cell phone! Yes, of course I have a response for each of long walk home. their child is in eighth grade before sibilities? and consequences for over-step- he lost it. You guessed right.) these reasons. 4. This is the one that trips up allowing him to have a cell phone. 5. Accept responsibility for his ping. There are also countless ex- But parents’ knees begin to most parents. Not only is there (More on this at bit.ly/2voBLPO.) chores and behavior? amples of these online. buckle somewhere around fourth 1. Please don’t tell me the world social pressure to have your Reasons abound for waiting Finally, I urge you to consid- or fifth grade and easily at sixth was a safer place when you own phone, but your child until eighth grade. We know that It is obvious where I stand er having your child contribute grade. were growing up. If your actually sees it as a given, a once your child has his own cell on this question. I even wrote to the cost of either the phone or phone, childhood is changed for- a blog on the topic way back in (preferably) his monthly usage ever. The time for playing outside 2010, which can be found at bit. fee. There is nothing like his (lit- with neighbors, hanging out with ly/2GMtIqC. But each parent and erally) buying into something to siblings, messing around in your family needs to carefully consider get a child’s compliance. YOUR NEW DAILY GRIND room, reading for fun just slip your values and goals. There is no Good luck! IS HERE away. Parents seem to push aside the reality that a cell phone, the Turning the Pages at Library Sale one your child wants, is far more N O W than a phone. In fact, the phone Keen readers and bargain hunt- part is the least of it. It is a com- ers flocked to the Friends of Pal- puter and the doorway to the great isades Library book sale on May OPEN wide web, rife with exposure to 8. 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he Pacific Palisades Task I am looking to diet, for which the body naturally produc- Force on Homelessness gath- general health reasons, es while pregnant. The kicker to Tered with local community mem- but there are so many this diet is that you are only al- bers on Monday, May 21, to dis- around. Some look just faddish, lowed to eat 500 calories a day for cuss the kinds of mental illnesses others truly dangerous. Could I eight weeks! No wonder people affecting those who live unshel- hurt myself on the wrong diet? lose weight. tered on our streets and how we The problem is that this is can be of service. Yes, summer is upon us, and unsustainable, and that followers ed on the idea of eating healthy Dr. Roderick Shaner, med- we all long to look good in bath- tend to gain all the weight back foods without preservatives or ad- ical Director of the Los Angeles ing suits. But even more impor- and more after stopping the diet. ditives for 30 days. Sugars, dairy County Department of Mental tantly, our diet can play a vital Reported side effects include fa- and anything processed, including Health, was the guest speaker. He role in our health, and keeping a tigue, irritability and breast en- deli meats, is prohibited. But what has lived for 30 years in the Pal- healthy weight can be instrumen- largement in men. happens after 30 days? isades and offers a wealth of ex- tal in warding off such killers as More recently, the popular di- I think the best diet is one that perience dealing with psychiatric diabetes and heart disease. ets that are bantered about are the can be sustained for the long term. patients and homeless individuals But with so much information Ketogenic diet, the Paleo diet and The idea that any specific food is who refuse help despite being in on so many “diets” on social me- the Whole30 diet. These diets are taboo usually creates more anxi- need. dia, it can be tricky to pick which similar in the sense that they all ety for patients. Shaner noted that accurate ones make medical sense and limit processed foods and starchy I teach my patients that it is psychiatric diagnosis is critical Dr. Shaner opens minds Photo by Trilby Beresford which ones are fads filled with carbohydrates, but some are much time to change their lifestyle, and because it tells medical profes- pseudoscience. more strict than others. that long-term change is about sionals what the likelihood of dif- to talk to, but then they decide Shaner shared that several For example, I get many pa- The Ketogenic diet allows no moderation. Cut portion size, ferent treatments is. they’re fine and demand to be re- important bills are going on right tients asking me about their blood fruit or grains at all, but does have share meals or take half of your The homeless communi- leased. Inevitably, the destructive now. They seek to expand the type because they want to follow a good potential for weight loss meal home from a restaurant to ty in California suffers from a cycle continues. definition of grave disability, ap- the “Blood Type Diet.” Although if followed to the letter. No cheat have the next day. Don’t go back wide range of conditions such The process of dealing with point a conservator for a person the incredibly popular book be- days are allowed. for seconds, and despite what as schizophrenia, delusional dis- the mentally ill is hugely com- who is chronically homeless, and came a best seller, the research Paleo allows for plenty of your mom said, you don’t have to orders, mood disorders, mental plex. expand the processes for medical actually did not find a single study protein, vegetables and fruit, but finish everything on your plate. retardation and autism, demen- Shaner shared a specific case professionals to transport mental- showing the health benefits of a prohibits all grains, legumes and It makes medical sense to tia from traumatic brain injuries, where a former engineer became ly ill individuals to appropriate “blood type” diet. dairy. So, if you like a potato or a cut way back on refined sugars, PTSD and associated panic dis- homeless after a long history care facilities. Similarly, many patients ask piece of cheese, this is not the diet starches and processed foods, and orders. Many of these cause dis- of delusions. Although highly Results of these bills will be me to prescribe them HCG (hu- for you. focus on lean protein, fruits, vege- organized thinking, severe social skilled and educated, he felt so- known at the end of the summer. man chorionic gonadotropin), The Whole30 diet is found- tables and whole grains. Good fats withdrawal, lack of motivation cially isolated and demoralized, Sharon Browning, PPTFH include olive oil, nuts and avoca- and difficulty dealing with other constantly feeling that he was be- vice president, gave a closing re- dos. people. ing undermined. mark at the end of the meeting. 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Marquez Elementary kindergartner Tristan Hanson takes firts place St. Matthew’s student Ally Martin displays the four first-place ribbons Four-year-old Cole Ridgley approaches the finish line on his way to in the 200 meters in a record time of 36.31. Photo: Steve Galluzzo she won at the Optmist YMCA Track Meet. Photo: Steve Galluzzo winning the first heat of the 25-meter dash. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Races and Ribbons Images from Sunday’s 46th Annual Optimist YMCA Youth Track Meet

Palisades Elementary kindergartner Zalan Jaszberenyi wins his age Kenter Canyon third-grader Lee Barron throws the javelin at Sun- Colin Ridgley crosses the finish line in the 400 meters—the last of division in the boys long jump with a leap of 5-6. Photo: Steve Galluzzo day’s Optimist YMCA Youth Track Meet. Photo: Steve Galluzzo four races he won in the 7- & 8-year-old division. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

Corpus Christi third-grader Sierra Solum places third in the javelin Four-year-old JJ Benjamin wins her heat in the 25-meter dash in the Canyon Elementary fourth-grader Katie Jeffers in the shot put event throw at Sunday’s Optmist YMCA Track Meet. Photo: Steve Galluzzo annual competition at Stadium by the Sea. Photo: Steve Galluzzo at Sunday’s Optimist YMCA Youth Track Meet. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Page 8 Palisadian-Post June 7, 2018

Athlete of the Week Powering Up

Registration Opens for Will Rogers Run BEN he 41st annual Palisades Will LESHGOLD Rogers 5 & 10K Run will take Tplace July 4 and Online Pre-Reg- istration is underway at a cost of $40 for the 5/10K and $25 for the Kids’ Fun Run through June 20. The registration price increas- es to $50 for the 5/10K and $25 for the Kids’ Fun Run from June 21-28. Late registration from June 29-July 3 will cost $60 and $30, respectively. Race day registration will be from 6:30-8 a.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center (851 Alma Real Drive). Net proceeds of the race will Ben belted a walkoff grand slam to lift the Phillies over the go to the Palisades Will Rogers Dodgers 9-8 in a PPBA Bronco Division playoff game at the Field 5 & 10K Run Foundation, which of Dreams. He added a two-run double and an RBI groundout donates to various youth charities and pitched three innings for the win. Earlier in the week he hit a and activities with the assistance three-run homer versus the Cardinals. To nominate your favorite of the Palisades Optimist Club. Palisadian for Athlete of the Week, email [email protected]. Packet pick-up for those who registere prior to the June 29 Sponsored by deadline will be at the Rec Cen- ter’s front lawn tent July 2-3 from Santa Monica 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Renee and Meyer The 5K course is the first part Luskin Children’s Clinic of the 10K course, is relatively 1250 16th St., Suite 2100B flat and winds through the streets Santa Monica, CA 90404 of the Huntington neighborhood. 310-395-4814 10K follows the same route, then proceeds on Sunset up a one-mile climb through Will Rogers State DOWNTOWN L.A. Historic Park, then back down to Center for Sports Medicine Sunset. Both races start and end at 403 W. Adams Blvd. ortho-institute.org the Rec Center. Los Angeles, CA 90007 The Fun Run is a one-half Juliet Nichols (left) of the Hoosiers drives for a layup as Terrapins Tali Gonen and Nicole Svendsen try to block in a Girls 213-741-8334 mile course, starting and finishing Bantam Division basketball game last Thursday at the Palisades Recreation Center. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer at the Recreation Center.

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CalBRE#01173073 June 7, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 9 Making His Mark Pali High Senior Bailey Jones Places Ninth in Triple Jump at State Track & Field Meet

By STEVE GALLUZZO son won in 49-11.75. won the heat in 3:15.91). Sports Editor Bailey also competed in the City girls 800 champion Brit- 110-meter high hurdles, where he tany Darrow clocked 2:19.57 for eeding a strong mark on his clocked 14.70 seconds to take sev- 21st overall and seventh in Heat 3 final attempt to earn a spot in enth in his qualifying heat (Caleb on Friday. Cathilyn McIntosh of Nthe triple jump finals, Bailey Jones Foster won the heat and was third Del Oro was the fastest qualifier delivered in the CIF state track overall in 14.16), then ran the sec- in 2:07.64 and won the state title and field preliminaries last Friday ond leg on the Dolphins’ 400 relay the next day in 2:05.22. at Buchanan High in Clovis. (joining Jeremy Sacristia, Nicko- In the 1600, Elizabeth Rene A week after leaping 46-00.75 las Mendes and Rayne Camden), clocked 5:14.57 for 13th in her to win the City Section title the which was seventh in Heat 1 and heat (Jaqueline Duarte from Chi- Palisades High senior made the 22nd overall in qualifying in a no Hills won in 4:49.32). most of his favorite event in his time of 43.70. Great Oak won the Fresh off repeating as City last high school meet with a dis- heat in 41.43. 3200 champion in a personal-best tance of 46 feet, seven inches Palisades’ 1600 relay of Sac- 11:08.70, Pali High sophomore (11th overall in qualifying) to ad- ristia, Mendes, Emmett Kallmeyer Sarah Bentley completed the vance to Saturday’s finals, where and Camden was also 22nd over- eight-lapper in 11:16.34 to finish he placed ninth with an effort of all in Friday’s qualifying, taking 29th in Saturday’s state final. 45-05.25. Great Oak’s CJ Steven- sixth in a time of 3:26.91 (JSerra The City runner-up girls 1600 relay of Lilyan Garside, Darrow, Mia Emerson and Chandler Smith Junior Brittany Darrow runs the was seventh in its heat, 22nd over- 800 meters at the state prelims. all in 4:03.91 at Friday’s prelims. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Palisadian-Post ARTICLE PLAQUE REPRINTS • great keepsakes • awesome gifts

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By TRILBY BERESFORD Reporter

Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Valentina Silardi Taylor Schonbuch

want to be an artist who can really speak of Sam Smith. on’t interrupt Steely Dan!” midst of recording songs with producer Shea Welsh. to people,” Valentina Silardi said on a Silardi falls asleep to the soft sounds of Kod- That was a rule in Taylor Schonbuch’s She has written hundreds of songs written since phone call with the Palisadian-Post. aline, an Irish indie band. house, enforced by her father who un- she was 10, but only five she is proud of. They tell “IIt’s fitting that she seems remarkably good at She experienced her first concert just three “Dderstood the importance of music appreciation. stories merging observation and imagination. translating elements of her own life and express- months ago: Rex Orange County. (He’s a young He would sing lullaby versions of the One such track is called “Momma,” about a ing them musically. Her winning song, “Filtered British recording artist who we should all appar- songbook to her as she slept and quiz her on how character that has sacrificed everything to be in a Fatality,” is a perfect example, as it proves that ently know). many instruments she could identify in a piece of relationship. Another song is called “Forgive Me,” we can all rise above nasty judgment—particu- When quizzed about the artist whom Silar- music. about a woman in a fight with her significant other. larly the kind that lurks in the schoolyard. di wouldn’t mind being for a day, she responded Musical enthusiasm gushed so spectacular- The last line is, “And now I’ve won.” Before attending Palisades Charter High quickly: “Birdy.” (While the Post prides itself on ly from both parents (who are lawyers) that they Schonbuch described her music as having a School, Silardi was a student at Topanga Moun- being hip and in the know, we had to Google this named Taylor after James Taylor and her brother rock and blues-y element. tain School. She emphasized how jarring it was person.) Birdy is the moniker of British musician Dylan after Bob Dylan. It was a rough transition when Schonbuch to go from a school of 40 kids to a classroom of Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bo- Schonbuch was brought up on classic rock, moved from Crossroads School to Pali High for 40 kids. There was suddenly pressure to be pretty gaerde, a 22-year-old pop singer already on her including Led Zeppelin, Guns & Roses, Janis Jop- ninth grade. “But then I found jazz band and con- and perfect … 100 percent of the time. third studio . lin and especially Heart (with Palisadian guitarist cert choir.” Social media perpetuates that. “It’s a vicious Silardi’s reasoning for desiring Birdy’s shoes Nancy Wilson). She also found a rotation of six songs that lifted cycle of posed fun,” Silardi said, wise beyond is that she’s a well-rounded person who writes At age 5, Schonbuch wrote her first song. “It her spirits: “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain, “Second her 15 years. For this reason, she doesn’t follow her own music. Both Birdy and Silardi play pia- was about Johnny Depp buying lipstick for his Chance” by Shinedown, “Mercy” by Dave Mat- any “inspirational” figures on Instagram. no and write songs that are meaningful and chal- wife,” she told the Palisadian-Post. thews, “Gravity” by John Mayer, “Not Over You” After experiencing a bout of insecurity, Silar- lenge others to consider the world around them. She has seen Heart live in concert multiple by Gavin DeGraw and “Baby, I Love Your Way” di realized that the first person she must impress The best thing about being a teenager, ac- times, looks up to Ann Wilson as a vocal trailblaz- by Peter Frampton and Chris Kimsey. They remain is herself. Her song demonstrates that it’s crit- cording to Silardi, is having the freedom to learn, er and learned how to sing their track “Barracuda” on her Spotify shuffle playlist. ically important to be true to oneself, and such make mistakes and learn from her mistakes. while participating in a School of Rock program During Schonbuch’s tenure with School of truth will be rewarding in the end. In her spare time, she enjoys another creative as a preteen. Rock, she was fortunate enough to perform along- With the help of music teacher Shevy Smith, outlet: drawing. “I draw eyes. If you look into Schonbuch’s current music is about self-em- side one of her idols, Jackson Browne, at the Trou- Silardi is currently recording five original songs. someone’s eyes, you can see so many different powerment and strength. “I like to start in a darker badour. She also performed at a Battle of the Bands Her goal with the project is to express ideas and colors.” place, but the end message is always: ‘Get up and Summer Fest show in Milwaukee. themes people can relate to, and the tentative al- She loves playing volleyball, which she has do it again.’” “My biggest thrills in life are live performanc- bum title is “Real.” Many of the tracks will strike been doing since sixth grade. The song she performed at the Teen Talent Con- es.” a personal note, such as her dual citizenship be- Silardi also runs twice a week. “We spend so test was “Little Old Me,” which expresses the need She also loves musical theatre, having been cast tween the United States and Italy. much time in the classroom, running helps me to let go of one’s inhibitions. “It’s a reminder to as Annie with her local theater company at age 7. Silardi is the first to admit that she has lived think and get outside and see things.” myself, in a way,” Schonbuch said. She has experi- She went on to play Rusty in “Footloose,” Ilse a privileged life, complete with world travel and While there’s no need for college plans just enced anxieties over performing well in school and in “Spring Awakening” and a jazz singer in “The supportive parents, though she is keen to take a yet, Silardi expressed interest in continuing her doing the right thing all the time, and recognizes Great Gatsby” at Pali High. gap year after high school and visit intriguing education after high school. She’d also like to at- how important it is to relax and gain perspective. If Schonbuch could be any musician for a day, corners of the world like Africa, Jamaica and tend a music school and learn about theory. She said she seeks an emotional connection in she would be Robert Plant. “Led Zeppelin IV” is Cuba. Her musical project will be ready at the end the music she consumes and is committed to provid- one of her top albums of all time, along with “Eat It makes sense that one of her favorite school of the summer. ing one in the music she makes. Schonbuch is in the a Peach” by The Allman Brothers and “Aja” by subjects is history. “I like learning about what Steely Dan. came before us,” she said. She devours music by soul/R&B singer Alan For another burst of inventiveness, Silardi Stone. His song “Unaware” is one of her favorites. loves creative writing. In fact, that’s how she of- “I look up to him songwriting-wise, because he ten picks up new words to incorporate into her doesn’t follow the traditional pop format,” Schon- song lyrics. “Animosity” was a recent addition. buch said. Her school friends would describe her as “ap- At school, Schonbuch said she enjoys AP His- proachable, accepting of everything, pretty loud tory, especially the Renaissance period. She has and not afraid to be up front with my opinions.” studied Spanish, Latin and Italian at various points They are actually quite ideal characteristics for during her education. It all comes down to a fasci- someone pursuing a career in entertainment. nation with words. Silardi’s life really is all about the music. She “People call me the human dictionary,” she listens to every genre except country and favors said. It may help when she travels to her ancestral songs with significance. The Rolling Stones, Ja- lands of France, Germany, Russia and Italy. nis Joplin, Bob Marley and The Beatles are all in Asked what the best thing about being a teen her iTunes playlist. is, Schonbuch said, “I’ve got my whole life ahead At the time of this interview, the last song of me … anything could happen.” Silardi listened to was “Lover Boy” by Thai folk Indeed, anything could. Just don’t interrupt the singer Phum Viphurit. And she can’t get enough music. Page 14 Palisadian-Post June 7, 2018

Here is the most recent installment of the Palisadian-Post’s photo series, Our Town. Have you or your neighbor done something interesting in or around town? Submit a photo and caption for consideration via email to [email protected].

Canale-Martinez Salon celebrated its three-year anniversary Westside Ballet featured 11 intermediate and advanced Palisadi- with a party at its 970 Monument Street location. Festivities included an dancers in its two-performance Spring Showcase. Pictured, from food, wine, beer, hair service raffle, product gift basket and music by left, back row: Marius Chiang-Popa, Olivia Polite and Stefan Goy; DJ Krismobetta. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer front row: Brook Freyer and Mirabelle Weinbach. Photo by Todd Lechtick

Sierra Mei Lin Centkowski received her MD degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She also received a master’s degree in bio-ethics. Centkowski is the daughter of Vonnie and Gene Cameron of Pacific Palisades and Mark Centkowski of Topanga Canyon. Photo courtesy of Gene Cameron

The National League of Young Men Palisades Chapter, an organization for Palisades moms and their sons, hosted the annual Compass Dinner, where several recipients were given the highest service award from the President of the United States’ office. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Rodeno

The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Shane LaLonde and the opening of The Sew Chateau, located at 833 Via De La Paz. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

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usic and performance were always important to Barbara MGilbert. She began ballet at age 5, tap dancing at 7 and piano lessons at 9. Although she wasn’t always enthusiastic about the latter. “I would sometimes lock my- self in the bathroom when the pi- ano teacher came to our house,” Gilbert told the Palisadian-Post with a laugh. Yet the music pre- vailed: She decided to be a jazz singer. Gilbert identified herself as a soprano and performed jazz sets at local coffee houses on the UC Berkley campus. Arthur and Barbara Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Then she started learning clas- sical opera and performing with bert shares fiercely with her hus- cessity. “I don’t think I could live musical theater groups. Among band Arthur, a Justice on the Cali- without the music,” she disclosed. numerous roles, Gilbert starred in fornia Court of Appeal. In his spare Singers and Law and the Big the Christmas play “The Littlest time, he performs in the Big Band Band of Barristers will perform at Angel” at Odyssey Theatre and of Barristers, an 18-piece jazz 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, at the performed as Winnie Winslow in band. Catalina Jazz Club. Palisadian-Post “No No Nanette” at La Mirada Occasionally, Singers in Law The evening will be a snazzy Civic Light Opera. and the Big Band perform together. affair, complete with “all … that She also performed with the Now, if you’re thinking that … Ja-yazz.” Beverly Hills Dance Company, these musical lawyers are start- securing an enviable reputation as ing to resemble the phenomenon For reservations, visit catali- a triple threat. in the medical field where doctors najazzclub.com or call 323-466- In 2012, she performed “I Got perform on the side with bands or 2210. Rhythm” with the Los Angeles chamber orchestras, you’re not Lawyers Philharmonic at Disney alone. Hall. A member of the Legal Voic- But Gilbert said the notion of es choir heard her and decided Gil- musical side-gigs isn’t as wide- bert’s voice needed to be widely Jazz singer Barbara Gilbert spread in the legal profession, enjoyed. though the reaction to both Sing- This lead to the brilliant for- ule that allowed time for music re- “Each member has a different ers in Law and the Big Band have mation of Singers in Law: a group hearsals. Gilbert ceased her legal presentation and personality, and been strong among their peers. of four legal professionals who career in the early 1980s. we all just love it,” she said, add- One of the most rewarding as- perform swing, jazz, be-bop, doo- The three other members of ing that they feel like the best of pects of pursuing music for Gilbert wop and standards from “The Singers in Law—Ken Freundlich, friends. is that she continues to learn and Great American Songbook.” John Blumberg and Linda Hure- They regularly perform at improve her craft. Via Skype, she Gilbert met the criteria for vitz—are attorneys. The whole jazz clubs, nonprofit fundraising receives lessons from vocal coach joining due to her background group performs for the sheer en- events, galas and private parties. Robert Edwards. working as a deposition court re- joyment of the music, with most “This is what I wanted to do when “I’m trying to get the bottom porter, specializing in medically earnings going toward public I was 10,” Gilbert explained. part of my range to blend into the BARTENDERS oriented and technological cases. counsel. And she’s doing it; living her top,” Gilbert explained. for Every Occasion! She appreciated that job, be- Singers in Law is truly a pas- dream. Music is primary in Gilbert’s cause it gave her a flexible sched- sion project for Gilbert. Music is something that Gil- life, but it also seems like a ne-

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Throat musicians: Alash Photo courtesy of Culturemap Madeleine Peyroux Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Broad Tastes at New Season at Broad Stage By JOHN HARLOW Simply put, because the Broad of scary-funny operas, “Ush- In September the Broad is Editor-in-Chief offers a colorful array of different er House” based on Poe’s “The visited by French-American jazz entertainments and a good bar for Fall of the House of Usher” and singer Madeleine Peyroux, fol- he Broad Stage, the pair of a $10 Uber ride. “The Canterville Ghost”—where lowed by blues guitarist Corey Santa Monica theaters estab- There is no easy way to sum- Americans decline to be upset by Harris and Guy Davis and classi- Tlished by Palisadian opera sing- marize the 2018-19 season but to a 300-year-old very British spook. cal (and rock) violinist Lucia Mi- er and impresario Dale Franzen, say if you appreciate world class Think “Beetlejuice” meets carelli. regard themselves as a statewide culture with some spacey or spicy “Home Alone” with costumes by In November, visas allowing, attraction. twists, then it’s worth at least LA Opera. Nobuntu, an all-woman acapella They sell tickets for their checking out the website. Tickets have just gone on sale group from Zimbabwe are due in dance, theatrical and jazz perfor- A highlight for dance fans will for the latest production by Pasa- Santa Monica. mances from Santa Barbara to San be Barak Ballet’s E/Space, which, dena-based Red Hen Press, which And if you are ready to push Diego. technically, wraps up the 2017 mixes poetry with theater. your own boundaries, next March But the Palisades is in the top season at the end of June, but is It’s called “At the Table with will be dominated by Alash—a five zip codes, and the new sea- too psychedelic to miss. It’s a rush Rinde and Ellen,” bringing togeth- trio of throat singers from Tuva in son recently unveiled at the Pico of digitally projected scenery, er playwright and actress Ellen central Asia. Boulevard space suggests why so dazzling choreography and music McLaughlin, part of the original This is just a fraction of the many Palisadians risk stepping by modern composer David Law- “Angels in America” troupe, and temptations on offer four miles into the neighboring town after rence. Rinde Eckert, a Grammy-winning out of The Village: For more, visit the sun has gone down. Also, in June will be a pair rock opera composer. thebroadstage.org.

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• Troubleshooting, Mac & Windows, organizing Post. elsewhere the in appears Answer • Installations & upgrades • Wireless networking • Digital phones, photo, music • Internet Serving the Palisades, Santa Monica & Brentwood ______DEVIN FRANK, (310) 499-7000 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn______DOMESTIC SERVICES ______HOUSEKEEPERS 9a SUSIE'S HOUSEKEEPING Excellent references available. Many years experience. ______(310) 663-7836 HOUSEKEEPER Full Time Availability - Excellent References Valid Driver's License – Over 15 Years Experience ______ALICIA - (323) 394-5901 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn______GARDENING SERVICES BONES” “INTERNAL ______GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11 INDEPENDENT LANDSCAPE GARDENER Experience in Planting * Plumbing & irrigation drip systems. Landscape lighting, fencing, arbors & Trellises*Pruning & trimming*Sod removal or installation*Soil preparation*Right plants for given conditions*Regular maintenance. Clientreferences upon request. Handyman. ______Bulmaro (310) 442-6426 or cell (310) 709-3738 Palisadian-Post Serving the Community Since 1928 Give a Gift! 1 YEAR ONLY $69

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Empowering Girls to Skateboard

By TRILBY BERESFORD In 2012, a short film was Reporter made by Oscar-nominated cin- ematographer (and Palisadian) hen was the last time Girls at the top of the world. Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Don Burgess, called “Skate- you saw girls sharing the boarding’s First Wave.” It ex- Wramps and rails with their male have been skating since they staple in the community for over Palisadian-Post while balancing ing how skatepark crowds often plored the early days of skate- counterparts at the skatepark? were 5. They practice three times a decade. effortlessly on her skateboard. cheer on skaters even if they’re boarding in Southern California The answer is probably “there a week. Rick Boisdeau is the com- Charlie added that she is strangers. and highlighted pioneering Pali- was that one time, I think … ” or On Saturday, May 26, these munity and cultural services spe- learning how to land an Ollie, “But girls need to earn the sadians. possibly “never.” families arranged for The Cove cialist at The Cove who fought perform a Rock ‘n’ Roll and drop respect of boys and find ways to Now, young Charlie and But there are two Palisadian skatepark in Santa Monica to for this event to take place. in safely from big ramps. feel empowered.” Martina are paving the way for families who have made it their open two hours before its regular The day was a roaring suc- They look up to instructors Skateboarding actually orig- girls to get more involved in the mission to change the game: San- schedule and accommodate the cess. Twenty-five girls showed Ryan Barbish and Bart Saric, inated in Pacific Palisades in the exciting skating scene. dy Albores and her 6-year-old first-ever “Girls Only” skate ses- up to skate, and competitions who came out on Saturday to 1960s, with skate teams com- And based on the positive re- daughter Charlie, along with Ana sion from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. were held with prizes from Rip support the girls and offer tips to prised of elementary and junior sponse of the girls’ skate session, Sastre and her 7-year-old daugh- The Cove is a 20,000-square- City and Spit Fire Wheels. new skaters. high school kids. Santa Monica Parks and Recre- ter Martina. foot skatepark, complete with “I like skating because it’s “Skating is a rare sport where Many skaters were also surf- ation has approved monthly ses- Both girls attend Palisades ramps, bowls, stairs and a pool about having fun and believing other people want you to excel,” ers as some of the movements sions at The Cove. Elementary Charter School and with tile coping. It has been a in yourself,” Martina told the Sastre told the Post, referenc- mimic surfing. Let the games begin. COLDWELL BANKER

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