Palisadians Honor Geller in Paddle out Ceremony

16 Pages Thursday, January 3, 2019 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Deck Your Halls Winners Crowned Post Seeks First Baby With the new year underway, the Palisadian-Post is searching for the By SARAH SHMERLING first baby born to a Palisadian family—a tradition honored by the newspaper Editor-in-Chief since 1954. The family with the baby born nearest to 12:01 a.m. on January 1 will ith the holiday season be awarded a gift basket full of certificates from local businesses and restau- coming to a close and rants, as well as a feature in an upcoming edition of the Post. Wthe lights coming down from To enter (or to nominate a community member who has had a baby the houses, the Palisadian-Post this year!) email the baby’s name, as well as the date and time or birth, to reveals the winners of the 2018 [email protected]. Deck Your Halls home decorating contest. Charles and Joanna Curtis in the Alphabet Streets were voted String of Burglaries Shocks Residents Best Decked Out Hall. “It feels really good,” Charles said of the win. “It’s a Charles and Joanna Curtis Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer in Via Mesa Neighborhood lot of hard work, so it’s nice to feel appreciated for putting out By JAMES GAGE so much effort.” Reporter The Curtis family, who has lived in the Palisades for six string of four burglaries in years and decorated their home the Via Mesa neighborhood each of them, previously won Aof Pacific Palisades shocked res- the DIY/Originality Award in idents returning to their homes 2016. to find broken glass and missing “This year we did it a lit- items Wednesday evening, De- tle bit different,” Charles said, cember 19. The burglaries oc- explaining that he pulled some curred between 1 and 7 p.m. inspiration from the 2004 Tim “LAPD detectives believe Allen film “Christmas with the the four burglaries are possibly Kranks.” related,” LAPD Senior Officer “One of the things I took Michael Moore told the Palisadi- away from it was that they all Jack and Sharon Sutton an-Post. decorate the roof,” he said. So The break-ins highlight a re- this year, the Curtis house added “This year we added the which was the thing the judges cent spike in home thefts through- Burglaries in December Map by Christian Monterrosa slant lines of lights to the roof wraps around the trees and add- revealed to be the deciding fac- out the Palisades, with over a doz- instead of just outlining. ed something around the gate,” tor that year. en incidents occurring in the span “It was a very professional “It’s scary that this happens in “I had to buy 10 more sets of Jack said. For winning the Deck Your of a week and close to 20 incidents job,” the homeowner, who wished the Palisades. My kids and wife lights,” Charles shared. This is the first time the Halls contest, the Sutton and in the month of December, not in- to remain anonymous, told the feel totally invaded—my kids Jack and Sharon Sutton— Sutton home won a Deck Your Curtis families received a tro- cluding vehicle-related break-ins. Post. “Pacific Palisades is no lon- didn’t want to sleep in the house. also in the Alphabet Streets— Halls prize, but the house won phy snowman, complete with “There were three smashed ger safe for anyone.” They saw the shattered glass and took home the prize for DIY/ the Fourth of July Home Dec- hundreds of dollars in gift cards rear doors and one rear glass slid- The next burglary was report- the police arrive; it was bad.” Originality. orating Contest five years ago. to local businesses. ing door that was opened with an ed at the 400 block of Swarth- The third burglary took place “We’ve been decorating our Jack credits his grandson for that Winners will dine at Pali- unknown tool,” Moore said of the more Avenue, where the suspect on the 400 block of Lombard Av- home for as long as we can re- prize. sades Pizza, Café Vida, Juicy Via Mesa burglaries. “Jewelry, smashed a rear glass door. It is enue, where the suspect opened member,” Jack shared with the “When we won the Fourth Ladies, Fiesta Feast, K Bakery, watches and currency were the unknown what property was tak- a rear sliding glass door with an Post after learning they won. “It of July contest, our son and Pinocchio, Palisades Garden property taken in the burglaries.” en. The suspect was captured on a unknown tool and took jewelry feels great.” daughter-in-law were here,” he Café, Coffee Bean and Kayn- The suspect believed to have Ring device at the home. and watches from the home. SSA The Sutton family has lived explained. “Our grandson decid- daves. They can indulge in treats burglarized all four residences “It’s becoming ridiculous,” patrol were alerted. in the Palisades for 44 years and ed we were missing something from McConnell’s Fine Ice was captured on CCTV at two of Marcelo Loureiro, the homeown- The final burglary was report- has decorated at one level or an- because nowhere anywhere did Creams, The Yogurt Shoppe and the homes he burglarized. He is er, told the Post. “We had four ed on the 700 block of Radcliffe other—including while raising it say ‘USA.’” Sweet Rose Creamery, and visit reportedly 6’0’’, thinly built, and houses broken into yesterday. I Avenue, where the suspect was their son in the home—since The Sutton family added Hi-Lites, SKINxFIVE, Ronny’s was wearing a white ski mask, a have a Ring system, cameras in- also captured on CCTV footage. then. a “big USA” on the windows, Market and the Bay Club. white sweater, dark pants, gloves side my house, everything.” Jewelry and $160 in cash were and a headlamp at the time of the Loureiro’s wife and children taken from the home. burglaries. The homeowners ob- arrived home at 7:30 p.m. that “The Palisades needs to be a served the suspect communicating evening right as the suspect was safe place,” Loureiro continued. via walkie-talkie with an accom- leaving their property. Loureiro “We can’t have this happen. We plice driving a dark Toyota Prius was working in Brazil at the time need to focus on prevention … Palisadians Honor Geller outside two of the burglarized of the burglaries, but returned There are a lot of families that live homes. home shortly after receiving the here—a lot of elderly residents.” The first burglary took place news. The LAPD have not released on the 600 block of Swarthmore “[The suspect] was talking to any further information at this in Paddle Out Ceremony Avenue. The suspect broke into someone over his radio, which is time. the home by accessing a sec- how he got out before my wife By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA where surfers swim out into the “Damon and I shared identi- ond-floor balcony and smashing a and kids got home,” Loureiro said. If you have any information, Reporter ocean and hold a service, Geller’s cal ideas on many important is- thick piece of glass, taking jewel- “He was still searching almost up call the LAPD’s 24/7 anonymous friends and family said their good- sues and often discussed them,” ry and watches. to the minute they got home. tip line at 1-877-527-3247. ommunity members held a bye to the beloved Palisadian, said another post. “I will miss him service and ceremony for Pal- who was known as a family man greatly.” Cisadian Damon Michael Geller, and an outdoor sports enthusiast. “Marquez lost an amazing dad who died Thursday, December “Just past the surf break, close this holiday season,” the school Tocaya Organica No Longer 20, while night surfing at Topanga to 100 people on surfboards and posted. “Damon Geller touched State Beach. paddle boards held hands, cheered many people through his life.” By way of a paddle out, Damon’s name and promised to The post described Geller’s stay in touch, despite distances celebration of life at Kehillat Is- Coming to Palisades Village and busy lives,” a post on the Mar- rael as “standing room only,” quez Charter Elementary School with “every seat taken by family, By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA Instagram page shared. “Even the friends, financial colleagues and Reporter lifeguards paid homage by blast- more.” ing sirens and pouring water over- Geller, who was 48 years old, he much-anticipated Tocaya head from the rescue boat.” was well known in the surfing Organica will not be coming Palisadians showed an over- community, often seen riding the Tto Palisades Village, according to a whelming amount of support both waves at Topanga State Beach. spokesperson for Caruso, after the in person and online, as Geller’s On Monday, December 31, development announced its arrival life touched many. the Los Angeles County Coro- at the end of September. “When I think of Damon I ner’s office announced the case This marks the second tenant think devoted dad and a valuable was under “additional investiga- to withdraw from the prime Sunset part of Marquez Elementary,” said tion” after initial reports attributed Boulevard location after Al Forte one of many Facebook posts. the death to medical reasons. by Madeo withdrew in August and is now in a legal battle with Caruso, as both parties are accusing each other of breaching their contract. “We have decided not to move An empty space on Sunset Boulevard Photo by Christian Monterrosa forward with Tocaya and will be announcing another exciting tenant en down, sparking a new set of of costs and logistics not previously soon,” a spokesperson for Caruso rumors on who will be filling the mentioned, which led to their deci- said. space next. sion to withdraw and having to pay On September 10, Tocaya Or- Rent for the original flagship a fee. ganica owner Amrou Almanaseer restaurant location was priced at Additional tenants that were registered the “Tocaya Palisades, over $29,000 per month, according previously announced but have LLC” name with the Secretary of to a copy of the lease agreement be- since decided to not open at Pal- State, all but confirming the Mexi- tween Madeo, the original tenants, isades Village include Miller’s can food chain’s arrival to the Pal- and Caruso, but it is not clear if To- Oath, max-bone and Marysia. isades. caya Organica agreed to the same Almanaseer did not respond Posters that read “Tocaya Or- price. to multiple requests for comment. ganica Coming Soon” lined the Previous prospective tenants Those who wish to eat at Tocaya walls of the controversial business reported having to sign a pre-lease can visit the Santa Monica or Ven- The Sunday paddle out Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer location, but have since been tak- agreement and then later being told ice locations. 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Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Deck Your Halls contest: The Curtis family and the Sutton family! Out of the Past July 14, 1988 2¢ Bill Fischler is the owner of Patrick’s Roadhouse, the unlikely eating place which is fast becoming one of the 2¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth city’s most popular celebrity haunts. Got something to say? Call (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.

Speedhumps To the Bienveneda family that had their gardener jackhammer the speedhumps on Bienveneda (they’re humps not bumps), I applaud you. Thanks to you we will be reintroducing our Mon- day night drag racing club. I will let being woken up at 3AM slide Sherry Cornell because now I will once again Congratulations!!! be able to enjoy racing on my Trista Curtis street. Whoop-Whoop !!! Though Bill has since passed, the restaurant is now owned by his son, Anthony Fischler. Christine Beaulieu Crandall Congrats! Keys Cynthia G. Desrochers I lost my Mercedes Benz car key Congratulations Sharon and Jack Sutton Saturday evening (12/22) near Palisades YMCA. It’s on a Mer- Maura Cason Congratulations! cedes leather key chain with two names and a phone number on it. If you found it, please turn it As 2018 comes to a close, what do you wish for Pacific Palisades in the new year? in to Palisades YMCA. It will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You Heartfelt thanks to Lisa Kass Boyle and her thoughtful editorial. There are many things about the Palisades Village that disap- point me but that statue offends my basic beliefs about who we are as Americans and Palisadi- ans and has kept me from spend- ing any time (let alone any money) there.

Power Problems Marcella Ketelhut There’s way too many power For gentleness and kindness toward all whom we encounter. A real sense of heartfelt community kinship. Starts with us. Blessings outages in the Palisades. Espe- Palisadian Post! cially for those in the Marquez Nick Salzer area. Health and happiness for next year and years to come! June Robertson Year-End To keep history alive. Beautiful year-end issue!

LETTER TO Year-End II I was very disappointed when THE EDITOR I read today’s year in review in the Palisades Post. You failed to BOLD mention the Palisades Ho Ho Ho Hulabaloo held on December This month, legislators made history when both our senators and 8 at the picnic grounds by the congressional leaders passed the Building Our Largest Dementia Infra- The O’Donnell family—Tanya, Pete, Elsa and Oliver—took a family vacation to Ireland. The photo was taken in the town of structure for Alzheimer’s Act (BOLD), which would create a nation- REC Center. The event was at- Listowel in front of what remains of the Listowel Castle, which was built in the 15th century. wide Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure to implement effective tended by over 1000 people and Alzheimer’s interventions. Want to see your photo in the Post? 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Thank you to my local legislators, Congressman Ted Lieu and Sen- The Palisadian-Post is 100% owned by Charlie Loves Brooms and Molly Loves Peanut Butter, LLC. at [email protected] or call ators Feinstein and Harris, for co-sponsoring BOLD. Palisadian, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 141 • Pacific Palisades Post, Vol. LXX, No. 141 310-454-1321. Adele Carter January 3, 2019 Palisadian-Post Page 3 PALISADES Neighborhood News New Year, New Laws: What to Know for 2019 Castellammare By JAMES GAGE Assembly Bill 1884 prohibits pands exemptions to vehicles directors will need two women Reporter full-service restaurants from auto- eight model years old or older. and boards with six directors will First Family Mega Challah Bake matically providing plastic straws During the additional two years, need three women by the end of alifornia is always at the fore- with drinks. The bill was written vehicle owners must pay an annu- 2021. Chabad of Pacific Palisades and Palisades Jewish Early Child- front of progressive legisla- to reduce plastic waste in Califor- al $25 abatement fee. For new mothers in the work- hood Center will host the Palisades first Family Mega Challah Bake Ction. On January 1, several new nia landfills, oceans, rivers, and One law also aiming to make force, Assembly Bill 1976 amends ¢ on Saturday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. laws came into effect locally and lakes. Every day, Americans use our roads safer is Senate Bill and expands on California Labor “We are stronger together,” said Rabbi Zushe, director of statewide that could bring some an estimated 500 million dispos- 1046, which mandates that repeat Code Section 1031, stipulating Chabad of Pacific Palisades. “What better way to strengthen the day-to-day changes for Palisadi- able plastic straws. DUI offenders whose violations that employers must provide a bonds of community and family than bringing the two together to ans. have caused injury install an igni- lactation space that is not a bath- bake Challah bread, a practice that everyone, regardless of back- Transportation and tion interlock device for a period room along with access to a sink ground, can enjoy?” Food Motor Vehicle Safety of anywhere between 12 and 48 and a refrigerator near the moth- The event comes on the heels of the Mother and Daughter Chal- One big change will be the Under Assembly Bill 3077, months. er’s workspace. lah bake, which was a “resounding success,” Zisi Cunin, co-direc- omission of soda and sugary if your youngster rides a scoot- tor of Chabad, shared. drinks from kids’ menus at restau- er, skateboard or bicycle without Social Justice Other Laws Challah is a braided bread, which is often topped with sesame rants and “full-service” (AKA fast a helmet and receives a “fix-it” In a victory for the LGBTQ+ Senate Bill 901 will allocate or poppy seeds, served as part of Shabbat and holiday family meal. food) restaurants across the state. ticket, they can reverse the cita- community, Senate Bill 179 will $1 billion for forest thinning and For more information or to get involved, visit chabadpalisades. Milk (regular, soy and other kinds) tion within 120 days by attending allow anyone applying for a driv- wildfire prevention across the com/familybake or call 310-454-7783. and water (sparkling and regular) a bicycle safety course and pro- er’s license or ID card in the state state over the next five years, —SARAH SHMERLING will be the only options listed on viding proof they own a helmet of California to identify as male, which comes in the wake of the kids’ menus. Kids can still request that meets safety standards. female or non-binary on the ap- devastation of the Woolsey and a soda with their meal, but by Another new helmet law, As- plication. Those who identify as Camp fires last November. Pacific Palisades law, those sugary options will no sembly Bill 2989, removes the non-binary will seen an “X” next Another bill is Senate Bill longer appear as choices on their requirement to wear a helmet on to the gender category on their ID 100, which requires California menus. motorized scooters if you’re over card or license. to get 60 percent of its electrici- Chamber Installation State Senator Bill Monning, the age of 18. While it’s still ille- Over 100 of the 400 Califor- ty from renewable resources by The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce will host its 2019 who authored the bill, said Cal- gal to ride motorized scooters on nia-based companies in the Rus- 2030 and 100 percent by 2045. Installation Gala on Thursday, January 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The ifornia is in a “health crisis” as sidewalks, you can now ride them sell 3000 stock index have zero Finally, one of the quirkier Riviera Country Club. rates of Type-2 diabetes skyrocket on Class II and Class IV bikeways female board members. Senate laws written this year is Assem- This year’s gala features “Dancing With The Chamber Stars” across the state. and roads with speed limits up to Bill 826 introduces female di- bly Bill 1782, which codifies surf- and a celebrity panel of judges, including Honorary Co-Mayors New laws extend not just to 25 mph. rector quotas on publicly traded ing as California’s official state Janice and Billy Crystal, as well as Mario Lopez. drinks, but to straws as well. On For those of us without a companies in California. These sport—good news for the Pacific Tickets, which are $125, are now on sale at palisadeschamber. January 1, anyone who wants a Tesla, there are new smog check companies must have at least one Palisades, forever immortalized com. —SARAH SHMERLING plastic straw with their drink will changes and abatement fees to female director on their boards by as a surf destination in the Beach have to ask for one. study. Assembly Bill 1274 ex- the end of 2019. Boards with five Boys’ classic “Surfin’ USA.” Pacific Palisades Palisadians Donate at Blood Drive Traffic Accident Shuts Down PCH n Friday, December 28, the Post. “Community blood drives Pacific Coast Highway was closed in both directions for more American Red Cross hosted like our Palisades Branch Library than five hours on Thursday, December 27, after an accident involv- Oa Blood Drive in the Community drive help ensure we’re still col- ing a big rig caused power lines to go down. Room at Palisades Branch Library lecting blood every day for our The closure came around around noon between Sunset Boule- from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. patients and hospitals in need.” vard and Temescal Canyon Road as crews from the Los Angeles With only 12 appointments Those who donated received a Department of Water and Power arrived on scene to find two occu- scheduled ahead of the drive, Red free long-sleeve Red Cross shirt. pants of a big rig trapped inside the truck. Cross put out a call-to-action on —SARAH SHMERLING Workers determined the line was still energized, and one crew Friday. member stayed with the truck occupants to make sure they remained Twenty-four donors showed safely inside the vehicle until it was safe to exit. up, with 17 pints successfully col- Caltrans later announced that all lanes had been reopened. lected. City News Service contributed to this report. “As our high schools, colleges —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA and regular donors are vacationing, we see a decrease in donation sites and collected units,” an American The Highlands Red Cross representative told the The library drive Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Mountain Lion Appearance CRIME REPORT A mountain lion was recently seen climbing over a fence at a Attempt Murder male, NFD) smashed a door to en- ber 25 at 6 a.m. The suspect took a suspended license after being home in The Summit area of The Highlands neighborhood of Pa- 17300 Sunset, December 15 ter victim’s home, ransacked the two electric bicycles from vic- stopped for a speeding violation. cific Palisades. Though human encounters with mountain lions are at 10 p.m. A 36-year-old male at- home but did not take any prop- tim’s closed garage. “rare” and the risk of an attack is “infinitely small,” they will occa- tempted to murder his mother by erty. Theft sionally kill and eat domestic companion animals, including dogs striking her several times with his 600 Amalfi ,Dr December Burglary/Theft from Vehicle Pacific Coast Hwy/Temecal and cats. —SARAH SHMERLING fist causing multiple facial frac- 18 between 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. 700 Palisades Dr, between Canyon, December 7 at 4 p.m. tures. The suspect smashed a window to December 13 at 7:30 p.m. and The suspect took victim’s bicycle enter victim’s property and took a December 14 at 4:30 a.m. The from a bike rack. Assault with a Deadly Weapon purse. suspect smashed a window on 15400 Sunset, December 17300 Sunset, December 15 400 Swarthmore, December victim’s vehicle and took a purse 27 at 11:30 a.m. The suspect re- at 6 p.m. The suspect (see Attempt 19 between 2 and 7 p.m. The sus- and wallet. moved victim’s wallet from her Murder) attempted to stab victim pect smashed a glass door to enter 500 Los Liones, December purse while victim was shopping. with the metal rod from a broken victim’s home. It was unknown 14 between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. rolling pin when the victim at- what property was taken at the The suspect entered victim’s ve- Throwing an Object at tempted to stop the suspect from time of the report. hicle and took a purse and wallet. a Moving Vehicle striking his own mother. 400 Lombard, December 19 15800 Pacific Coast ,Hwy Pacific Coast Hwy/Entrada, between 7:10 and 8 p.m. The sus- December 14 between 3:15 an December 24 at 12:15 p.m. The Burglary pect opened a door to enter vic- 3:20 p.m. The suspect smashed a suspect (male, NFD) threw a plas- 16700 Calle Arbolada, De- tim’s home and took jewelry and window to enter victim’s vehicle tic water bottle filled with sand at cember 12 between 7:45 a.m. and watches. and took a laptop computer and victim’s vehicle causing damage 6 p.m. The suspect smashed a 600 Swarthmore, December battery pack. to the windshield. glass door to enter victim’s home 19 between 1 and 6 p.m. The sus- 17200 Sunset, between De- and took jewelry. pect broke a balcony door to enter cember 7 at 6 p.m. and December Battery 900 El Medio, December 12 and took jewelry and watches. 8 at 8 a.m. The suspect entered 100 Entrada, December 27 at between 12 and 9 p.m. The sus- 900 Napoli, December 21 victim’s vehicle and took a laptop 5 p.m. A 47-year-old female was pect entered victim’s home and between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The computer and sunglasses. arrested for battery after punching took a purse and a watch. suspects (#1-2 male white, 6’ 160 500 Los Liones, December a restaurant employee. Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: 1200 Las Pulgas Rd, Decem- lb, 20/25 years) smashed a glass 21 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. January 21, 1988 ber 12 at 6:20 p.m. The suspect balcony door and took money and The suspect forced open the lock (male, 5’8”/5’10”, NFD) smashed jewelry. on victim’s vehicle and took mon- Provided by LAPD a glass door but fled before enter- 300 Swarthmore, between ey and credit cards. Council to Study One-Way Project ing victim’s home. December 19 at 1:30 p.m. and De- 800 Via De La Paz, Decem- Senior Lead Officer A last minute appeal by residents stopped the Pacific Pal- 1400 Chastain Pkwy, De- cember 20 at 4 p.m. The suspect ber 26 between 12:45 and 3:30 Michael Moore. isades Community Council just short of endorsing the contro- cember 12 at 6 p.m. The suspect entered victim’s home through a p.m. The suspect pried open a In case of emergency, smashed a glass door to enter vic- window and took a watch. window on victim’s vehicle and versial Swarthmore Avenue one-way street project during a tim’s home and took a purse. 700 Radcliffe, December 19 took backpack, money and read- call 911. well-attended forum last week. 800 Napoli Dr, December 12 between 6:30 and 7 p.m. The sus- ing glasses. To report a The bitter debate over whether the block should remain one between 3 and 9:20 p.m. The suspect smashed a glass door to enter non-emergency, way between Sunset Boulevard and Monument Street drew a pect pried open a window to enter victim’s home and took money Driving on Suspended License standing room only crown of about 75 to the meeting, which victim’s home and took jewelry. and jewelry. Minorca/Sunset, December call 877-275-5273. was attended by Councilman Marvin Braude. 400 Surfview, December 14 300 Amalif Dr, between De- 14 at 2:50 p.m. A 33-year-old at 6:35 p.m. The suspects (#1-2 cember 24 at 2 p.m. and Decem- male was arrested for driving on Palisadian-Post ...it’s easy! Call 310.454.1321 (cookie not included) or visit www.PaliPost.com Page 4 Palisadian-Post January 3, 2019 CALENDAR OBITUARY Elizabeth Jean Hedges THU 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Elliot Barden. $5. Rustic Canyon 03 Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. lizabeth Jean Hedges ter serving 42 years in the Santa passed away on Wednes- Monica schools. She was in- JAN 10 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. Pacific Palisades Woman’s day, December 12, 2018, volved in the Community Bible Club, 901 Haverford Ave. Eat the age of 92 in Santa Monica. Study (CBS), the Mayflower So- 5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting. Featuring the favorites of the month. Born on September 28, 1926, in ciety and Daughters of the Ameri- vintagegrocers.com. Vintage Grocers, 15285 Sunset Blvd. Santa Monica, Elizabeth was the can Revolution (DAR). daughter of Everett E. and P. Lu- She was a devoted Christian FRI 9:45 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison cile (Kantz) Hedges. and loving daughter, sister, aunt Burmeister. Seated yoga and breathwork. $15 suggested She was a 1949 graduate of and great aunt. She will be missed 04 UCLA and received a BA and a by all who knew her. donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Kindergarten-Primary Teaching She was predeceased by broth- JAN Ave. Credential. In 1976, she received er, Ralph Hedges (Marilyn), and TUES an MS from Pepperdine Univer- sister, Marie Hedges Rourke (W. 8:30 a.m. Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Vinyasa yoga sity. Eugene). She is survived by sister- 08 class for all levels. $15 suggested donation. Pacific She taught at Will Rogers, in-law, Marilyn Hedges; nieces, JAN Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. Franklin and McKinley Elemen- Kathleen Hedges Loftman (Rus- 3:30 p.m. Family Storytime. Stories, fingerplays and tary schools in Santa Monica, and sell), Phyllis Rourke Kelleghan rhymes for children ages 3 and up. Palisades Branch Library, 861 taught for the U.S. Air Force De- (William) and Janice Rourke (Eric Alma Real Drive. pendents School in England and Fujishin); nephew, Robert Hedges 6:30 p.m. PPWC General Membership Meeting. Celebrating in Japan. She worked three years (Patricia); great nieces, Catali- the New Year and discussing the Home Tour. Pacific Palisades in Washington, D.C. at the Associ- na Kelleghan, Lillian Perry and Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. ation for Childhood Education In- Annemarie Kelleghan; and great 7 p.m. Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association meeting. Rustic ternational (ACEI) Headquarters, nephews, Michael Kelleghan and Canyon Recreation Center - Clubhouse, 601 Latimer Road. and held local, state and interna- Andrew Kelleghan. tional offices. A celebration of life service WED 10 a.m. Positive Aging Group resumes. kane@kanephelps. A redwood tree in Humboldt will be held at 11 a.m. on Satur- com. Palisades Lutheran Church, 19505 Sunset Blvd. County was dedicated to her for day, January 12, at St. John’s Pres- 09 her work. She was the first wom- byterian Church at 11000 Nation- JAN 10:15 a.m. Baby & Toddler Storytime. For 36 months and under. 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By STEVE GALLUZZO Sports Editor

s we begin another exciting year of sports in the Pali- sades there are many memorable plays, record-breaking A achievements and storybook endings to look forward to. Before we do, however, let’s take a look back at the best sports moments of the past 12 months. Here is a countdown of the Palisadian-Post’s Top 10 sports stories in 2018... Sophie Whittle Claims Last Riviera Singles Honor Not even rolling an ankle in the second set could prevent- Gonzaga senior qualifier Sophie Whittle from winning 10 her eighth match in six days—a three-hour marathon versus Duke freshman Maria Mateus—to claim the singles crown at the Women’s All-American Tennis Championships. The event moves to Tulsa next fall, ending a 34-year run at Riviera. Kansas seniors Nina Khmelnitckaia and Janet Koch beat Stan- #10. Gonzaga’s Sophie Whittle hits a forehand in the singles final of the Women’s ford’s Caroline Lampl and Kimberly Yee for the doubles title. #9. Coach Blake Schinto and the Cubs celebrate after winning the PPBA Mustang All-American Tennis Championships at Riviera. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Division championship at the Field of Dreams. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Pinto, Mustang Cubs and Bronco Yanks Win PPBA There was plenty of drama on the diamonds at the Field of Dreams for the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s 9 three championship series in June. The Pinto Division came down to the Cubs and Pirates, who combined for 47 hits before Matteo Koudsi’s walkoff double gave the Cubs a 15-14 win. In the Mustang Division, the Cubs edged the Tigers 3-2 in a pitch- er’s duel and in the Bronco Division the Yankees won the decider 7-2 as Thomas Wynperle got a strikeout with the bases loaded. Pali High Swim Squads Continue City Finals Reign The City swim championships might just as well have been dubbed the “Palisades Invitational” as the Dolphins drained 8 all of the drama out of the pool at John C. Argue Stadium on the campus of USC by sweeping to their sixth straight boys title and ninth straight girls title in May. It was the first time head coach Maggie Nance, who joined her team for a victory swim afterwards, could recall every single Palisades swimmer who com- peted placing in the top 16 at prelims to qualify for the finals. #8. Pali High swim coach Maggie Nance takes a celebratory dip after the girls’ ninth Pali High Tennis Teams Keep City Dynasties Alive #7. Pali High tennis player Lincoln Bellamy returns serve in the City finals, where consecutive City title and the boys’ sixth in a row. Photo: Steve Galluzzo the Dolphins won their record 10th straight section crown. Photo: Steve Galluzzo In the spring, Coach Bud Kling led Palisades High’s boys team to its 10th City championship in a row and in the fall 7 he piloted the girls to their second straight Open Division championship with a tense 4-3 victory over Granada Hills. Jack Harrington partnered with Tomas Huttepain to take the In- dividual doubles title in the spring while Alex Miller and Emma Akiyama reached the Individual doubles final and Ireland Amato reached the singles final in the fallat Balboa Sports Center. Pali High Football Upsets League Archrival Venice With stout defense and a little help from Mother Nature, the Dolphins rallied from a 10-point deficit in the first quarter to 6 stun the Gondoliers 24-17—the second time in three years that Palisades upset Venice on its home field. The game started on a Friday night but was halted because of lightning and resumed the following afternoon. Palisades went on to share the Western League title with Fairfax and earn an Open Division play- off berth as one of the top eight teams in the City Section.

Okello Runs into Record Book at Will Rogers 10K #6. Jake Nadley and the Dolphins storm the football field after their 24-17 upset of His bib number was “1” and, for a record-setting fifth year in #5. Tonny Okello is all smiles as he crosses the finish first for a record fifth-straight archrival Venice that helped earn a share of the league title. Photo: Steve Galluzzo a row, that’s the place Tonny Okello finished in the Palisades time in the Palisades-Will Rogers 10K on the Fourth of July. Photo: Steve Galluzzo 5 Will Rogers 10K on July 4. The 34-year-old Santa Monica Track Club member from Mar Vista covered the 6.2-mile course through the Will Rogers switchbacks in 32:51 (his third-fast- est time yet) to become the first five-time men’s champion and the firstrunner, male or female, to win five straight times. Finishing third in the 10K was 47-year-old Highlands resident Ken Rideout. Bubba Watson Triumphs by Two at Genesis Open After being talked out of retiring by his wife Angie, 39-year- old Bubba Watson shook off three bogeys on the front nine 4to post a final-round 69 and capture the Genesis Open—his first PGA Tour title since winning the same tournament (then called the Northern Trust Open) in 2016. All thoughts of trading in his clubs for a rocking chair melted in the bright sun as he became only the third golfer to win three times at Riviera Country Club.

Rec Center’s All-Stars Repeat as District Champs The Banner Boys were at in again in April. A year after winning the Citywide Minor Division basketball crown, the Pal- 3 isades Recreation Center’s 9- and 10-year-old All-Stars won #4. Genesis Open champion Bubba Watson joins Hall of Famers Lloyd Mangrum and the District title and came within seconds of repeating as City cham- #3. Jake Vander Veen drives for a layup for the Palisades Recreation Center’s Co-Ed Ben Hogan as three-time winners at Riviera. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer pions. Coach John Jacobs’ squad consisted of Connor Petoyan, Sean Minor All-Stars in the City basketball final in Westchester. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Findley, Julien Harnoncourt, Jake Vander Veen, Quincy Watson, Luke Jacobs, Henry Simon, Will Petoyan and Shayen Bhatia.

Pali High Boys Water Polo Wins Regional Trophy After throttling Birmingham 13-5 to capture its seventh straight City title, the Palisades High boys water polo team made more 2 history in November, winning three games in two days to claim the Southern California Regional Division III championship in Orange County. The No. 2-seeded Dolphins, coached by Adam Blakis, finished with a school-record 30 victories and knocked off top-seeded California from Whittier 12-5 in the regional final after beating LA Cathedral and Valley View in the first two rounds.

Pali High Volleyball Teams Sweep City Open Titles A program steeped in tradition added a few more firsts under head coach Carlos Gray. In the spring, the boys enjoyed unprec- 1 edented success, sweeping Chatsworth for their second straight City crown, then reaching the semifinals of the regional tournament. In the fall, the girls upset defending champion Granada Hills in the semifinals, then beat Taft in four sets to win their 30th City title and #2. Coach Adam Blakis and the Dolphins are No. 1 after winning the CIF Southern first in the Open Division. They then notched their first-ever win in #1. Senior Annie Wibbelsman and her Pali High volleyball teammates celebrate California Regional Division III water polo title. Photo: Steve Galluzzo the state playoffs and finished with a school-record 40 victories. their first City Section Open Division championship. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Page 6 Palisadian-Post January 3, 2019

Athlete of the Week

CHAD JOHNSON

A freshman forward on Gallaudet University’s men’s soccer team, Chad was named to the All-North Eastern Athletic Con- ference second team. He earned NEAC Offensive Player of the Week honors in September and ranks in several NCAA Division III stats: 21st in shots on goal per game (2.38), 28th in goals per Justin Haynes drives for a layup during Saturday’s fifth-place game Dylan Griffin grabs a rebound during Friday’s 53-46 victory over game (0.88), 30th in points per game (2.0) and 37th in points. against El Camino Real. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Providence at Burbank High. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Chad ended the season second in the NEAC in points (32), goals (14) and shots (69). The former Palisades High star had four multi-goal games, including a hat trick versus Valley Forge to go with one assist for a career-best seven-point outing. He Pali High Hoops Sixth at Spot Up Christmas Classic scored in nine of the 16 games he played in and led the Bison By STEVE GALLUZZO defensive second team as a safety on the Dolphins’ football team in in every major offensive category. To nominate your favorite Sports Editor the fall. “We run hard zone defense and you have to be a smart team Palisadian for Athlete of the Week, email [email protected]. to beat that. It took a couple weeks to transition from one sport to the onfidence is high for the Palisades High boys basketball team as other but I got back in the rotation quicker than last year.” it resumes Western League action on Monday against Hamilton. Palisades opened the tournament with a 74-64 victory over Ingle- CThe Dolphins had reason to feel good about themselves after giving wood, then suffered a blowout loss to Bishop Montgomery, one of the Pali High Girls Soccer Travels to ECR Today El Camino Real all it could handle Saturday in the fifth-place game of best teams in the state. layoff seeding will be at stake when the Palisades High girls soc- the Spot Up SoCal Christmas Classic at Burbank High. On Friday, Nick Kerkorian scored 15 points and Sheldon Zanders cer team takes on defending champion El Camino Real at 5 p.m. Palisades lost 65-62 but gave a much better account of itself than had nine as the Dolphins (7-8) beat Providence 53-46 in a game that Ptoday in Woodland Hills in a rematch of last year’s City Section final. it had one month earlier when it lost to the same team by 14 points in was close from start to finish. The Dolphins (5-1) will try to rebound from a loss to Santa Monica the opening round of the Rose City Round Ball Classic in Pasadena. Graham Alphson had a game-high 24 points, Kerkorian had 10, and the Conquistadores (2-2-3) are coming off a tie with league rival “It shows we’re improving, especially on defense,” said Pali High Dylan Griffin had eight and Caden Arnold had seven against the Con- Granada Hills. ECR edged Palisades 2-1 for the City title in March. senior forward Will Janney, who made the All-City Open Division quistadores in Saturday’s game, which was tied 30-30 at halftime.

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Passing Up

Luke Hansen (top) flips Damien Limon of Pomona toscore an 8-1 Immanuel Newell (top) pins Andrew Cronin from Montclair in the decision on his way to fifth place at 160 pounds. Photo: Steve Galluzzo backdraw on his way to fifth place at 285 pounds. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Wrestlers Medal at Black Watch By STEVE GALLUZZO matches on Friday. parts of wrestling. You really being matched against Boulder Sports Editor “A lot of guys did well at the have to be disciplined and watch Creek’s Cole Sheldon, who is JV tournaments we went to earli- what you eat.” ranked No. 1 in the state and beat acing tough competition has a er but there were a lot more peo- Accumulatung a majority of Hansen 11-3 en route to winning way of bringing out your best ple here and this is much harder,” Palisades’ 63.5 points to help it the tournament. Fas Palisades High freshman Ari said Blloshmi, who took up the finish 23rd out of 63 teams were Hansen decisioned Pomona’s Blloshmi found out last weekend sport under Coach Adam Hunter 160-pounder Luke Hansen and Damien Limon and pinned Xavi at the Black Watch Tournament, at Paul Revere Middle School. heavyweight Immanuel Newell, Camarena of Franklin EG. In which annually attracts the best “This was a learning experience. a defensive end on the Dolphins’ the fifth-place match he pinned wrestlers in California. It taught me more about sprawl- football team in the fall. Damien’s Liam McNair in the Junior guard Hayley Amador will lead the Palisades High girls basketball The two-day event held at ing and ducking the head. Mak- Hansen, a senior, won his third period to earn a spot on the team at this week’s Cleveland High Classic in Reseda. The Dolphins began Upland High featured a field of ing weight is one of the hardest first two matches by fall before podium (top 8) and a medal. the four-day tournament yesterday versus Moorpark. Photo: Steve Galluzzo 64 in every weight class, with Newell, a junior, lost his first matches going on 10 mats in two match but scored four straight gyms simultaneously. pins (with a default mixed in) and Despite locking arms with followed with an 8-2 decision to opponents two or three years old- make the third-place semifinals. Richard Olsen Wins Last Week of er than him, Blloshmi made it to He lost that by fall but rebounded the second day with a gutsy ef- to score an 11-5 decision against Palisadian-Post Football Contest fort that earned him praise from Jorge Reboseno of Montclair to he pigskin prognosticating is over for yet another season, but the Coach Mike Lawlor and gained secure fifth place. annual Palisadian-Post Football Contest drew more entries than him valuable experience. After Erinn Jackson posted a 1-2 Tever and taking home the 18th and final prize of the year (a $15 gift a first-round bye he won his first record at 152, Braeden Harris card to The Yogurt Shoppe) was Richard Olsen, who won for the sec- match in the 120-pound weight went 1-2 at 170, Kyle Santelices ond time after guessing the winners in seven out of 10 games. division by technical fall (18- went 0-2 at 138 and Parsa Pour- The season championship went to Don Galias, who was the top 1) over Riverside Poly’s Adrien moula finished 1-2 at 132. predictor six times. Three-time winner Katie Ebert was the runner-up Castillo before losing a decision Palisadian Aaron Galef, the while Andrew Rhames joined Olsen as a two-time winner. to eventual runner-up Michael LA City Section champion at 132 James Ryan, Linda Harvey, Ryan Angelich, Christine Odionu Jahnig of La Quinta. Blloshmi re- pounds last year, transferred from and Patrick Elder each won once. Eight of the 18 contests were de- bounded to beat Glendora’s Ryan Palisades to Birmingham over cided by tiebreakers and there were no perfect 10s, although Odionu Greenberg 10-6 in the backdraw Pali High freshman Ari Blloshmi (right) advanced to the second day the summer and won the 145 di- (Week 7), Rhames (Week 15) and Galias (Week 9) got nine correct. Thursday to ensure himself more in the 120-pound weight division at Black Watch. Photo: Steve Galluzzo vision Friday at Black Watch.

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Palisadian Matthew Del Negro Launches Podcast for the Ambitious

By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA everybody is struggling, everybody Reporter is looking at the people that seem to have arrived or ‘have it made’ and eep inside the heart of New York they think, ‘Oh, they don’t have any DCity, Matthew Del Negro was problems,’ and then you hear their weaving his way through restaurant stories and you realize, ‘Oh, my God, staff and bartenders to make ends people that look like they’re on top of meet while trying to stand out in a the world have been through hell.’” sea of ambitious actors also deter- Del Negro recalled a younger mined to break into the entertain- version of himself wishing he could ment industry. hear the often unspoken versions of Del Negro performed in count- people’s success stories for motiva- less short films and local plays that tion and has now taken it upon him- paid nothing more than a blank self to put those stories out into the check signed by his determination to world in hopes of shedding light onto keep going. Del Negro in “Hot Pursuit” the career paths of the next genera- In 2002, Del Negro cashed in tion. with a small role on season four of In hopes of transmitting more “The Sopranos,” which snowballed emotion and reaching people on into the successful acting career he a deeper level, Del Negro chose to has now, appearing in popular shows make a podcast instead of writing a like “The West Wing,” “Goliath” book. and “Scandal.” The Westchester “I want people to feel like they County native is also set to appear are a fly on the wall listening toa in a new Netflix series called “Huge conversation that’s unfolding as in France,” a story about a French they’re listening to it,” said Del Ne- comedian who moves to LA without gro, who has been surprised by just his celebrity status. how harrowing some of his guests’ But it wasn’t until an on-set con- stories were. “There’s just a tremen- versation with a friend got Del Ne- dous amount of respect I have for gro thinking about starting “10,000 what it takes for someone to really ‘No’s” a podcast focused on people’s succeed.” life journeys, rather than their des- As a result of that respect, Del tinations. Negro has turned into a mentor for “I started [the podcast] about a anyone who will listen, often giving year-and-a-half ago as a complete speeches at acting schools and con- passion project all about not just necting people with like-minded in- actors but [people from] all walks of dividuals. His podcast now creeps life, overcoming adversity and turn- into the realm of a masterclass, ing things around,” the Via Mesa teaching his listeners one hour at a resident said in an interview with the time that rejection is all part of the Palisadian-Post. process. After being asked how many Over one year since its launch, Photos courtesy of Matthew Del Negro

times he’s been told “no” in the span Del Negro’s “10,000 ‘No’s” has Behind the scenes of “Goliath” of his career, Del Negro figured he evolved from an entertaining re- hears the dreaded word some 10,000 cording of an actor ranting about his times a year and decided that would challenges to a well-regarded audio be the name of his podcast. destination that anyone with an am- His very first episode consisted of bition to “make it” can benefit from a 17-minute rant on why he wanted and find inspiration. to take on the audio venture and his With a five-star rating on iTunes plans for creating the “anti-Insta- and on Backstage’s “20 Podcasts You gram” where it’s acceptable—and Should Be Listening To As an Actor,” preferred—to talk about life’s chal- “The West Wing” star’s passion lenges rather than only highlight the project is well on its way to a full- accomplishments. time production as producers and fi- Del Negro has since hosted big nanciers are now reaching out to him names in the fields of entertainment looking to take it to the next level. and sports, business and music, “It [started as] just me following many of who are Palisadian. a string of inspiration and figuring “People have been so willing to if I was putting something into the be vulnerable and express their sto- world that was going to help people ries,” said Del Negro, who was sur- then I would just do that and kind prised to get such positive feedback of figure it out as it goes,” Del Negro on his early episodes and was often said. “Now it seems like that little told from friends of his guests that thing that I was doing could turn into they themselves had not heard the something that has a larger impact.” stories shared on his podcast. “That was the whole intent of 10,000 “No”s can be listened to on the entire project: to have listeners 10000nos.com, iTunes and most third feel less alone,” he said. “Because party podcast apps.

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imply put, Barbette blew our minds. S Enter this West Hollywood Endive and Beet Salad Chocolate Mousse Steak Frites newbie and one is instantly trans- ported to the Belle Epoque. That almost an initial sense that Bar- craft. The main attraction, howev- Sorbet (raspberry and champagne for the Post since mid-2015. Yes, is the vibe of the main room and bette’s owners—Jared Meisler Everything at Barbette is er, came in the form of the meal. flavors the night we visited)—but the food here is that good. bar, as the charmingly rustic, and Sean MacPherson, the team house-made from scratch, in- Steak Frites (steak with thin- the mousse we opted for, which Note: Barbette is open from province-harkening back room behind the nearby, classy Jones cluding the scrumptious French sliced French fries) came as ei- arrives with touches of fruit and 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. However, (usually reserved for big parties and Bar Lubitsch, as well as The bread. Pure and simple, Barbette ther 6 oz. or 12 oz. The smaller peanut brittle—was well execut- the general manager promises and special events) feels like the Pikey on Sunset, the luchador- Sourdough, served with real but- is a hanger steak but we opted for ed and went especially well with the bistro will open for brunch in interior of a quaint little spot up able El Carmen on 3rd Street and ter, defies categorization. On the the larger flat-iron selection. the winning cup of cappuccino 2019, and I, for one, will return Rue Lepic in Montmartre. the long-running hipster diner restaurant’s website, there is a At Barbette, there is no need (concentric hearts design includ- to partake in this additional new Given the attention to detail to Swingers—were overcompen- passage explaining Flaherty’s to “Americanize” your steak by ed) we asked for. menu. Can’t wait to see what else the scenery and decor, there was sating with their latest concept, very personal quest to devise his dumping ketchup or A-1 on it. Oddly and conversely, the Chef Flaherty has in store for us. which just opened in May. own sourdough baguette. Indeed, Marinating in its own juices with weakest part of Barbette’s of- Bien joué! Nothing could be further his mad laboratory experimenta- a side of chimichurri sauce, this ferings is the cocktail program, from the truth. tion has worked, and the slices steak speaks for itself. You’ll sop which pales in potency to the Oui, we must tip our cha- are so stellar, we ordered a sec- up every last drop on your plate quality of the food here. High- peaus to the man behind the ond round. with your bread. lights included the black-licorice menu—Executive Chef Robert Chilled Shrimp came with a You will want to indulge in lean of Absinthe, fired up right in Flaherty, who started out his cu- fennel aioli and proved a light and the Moules Mariniere, doused front of you, and the spicy Gold linary career in New York, first at terrific combination; also worth with white wine and fresh garlic River, combining mezcal, Amaro the Michelin-starred Spotted Pig trying are the salads, including and accompanied by grilled olive Angeleno, apricot, lime, turmeric, and later at Chef April Bloom- the Endive and Beet selection bread and a mustard aioli dipping agave and habañero. The purplish field’s White Gold Butchers. we chose; a colorful mélange sauce. The crossfire of flavors is Northern Trick, a gin-and-coco- At Barbette, Flaherty has highlighted by reddened leaves sublime, and this entree does the nut water-informed libation with devised a menu that emphasizes resembling kimchi and savory cities of Paris and Brussels proud. lemon and blue pea flower, -ap quality over quantity and that is pieces of bleu cheese and candied And if steak is not your thing, peared attractive and tasted OK. not a bad thing. To be clear, these walnuts. Crab Rice, Salmon and Chicken However, don’t let the mixed plates are ample and will not The restaurant offers vege- Diable entrees are among your drinks be the main reason you leave you feeling hungry after- tarian and vegan counterparts for options. visit Barbette—a sure bet if you ward, yet the menu is sparse on most meals, and our waitress said Dessert boils down to four crave high-end French. As un- choices and the kitchen does not the Vegan Cassoulet—Sonora choices; nothing revolutionary in likely as it may appear, the cui- heap overkill portions onto your beans, basil oil, crimini mush- terms of the type of selections of- sine and atmosphere here are plates that, yes, some restaurants rooms, pumpkin, cauliflower and fered—including Buttermilk Pan- strong enough to top the list of Chilled Shrimp with a Gold River Waitress Grace arrives with a around town seem to do as a way olive oil-fried bread—is a very na Cotta, Chocolate Mousse and many restaurants we’ve reviewed cocktail bowl of Rigatoni. of making up for a core lack of popular order. 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Palisades Connections to Film and TV Richard Diebenkorn By SARAH SHMERLING Garner, Abrams Reunite for New Editor-in-Chief tarting January 12, the Pep- Apple Streaming Series perdine University Frederick SR. Weisman Museum of Art will By JAMES GAGE house “Richard Diebenkorn: Be- Reporter ginnings, 1942-1955”—the first exhibition to solely examine the alisadians Jennifer Garner work the artist, best known for his and J.J. Abrams—co-work- “Ocean Park” series, made prior Pers on the hit 2001-06 ABC se- to his turn to figuration. ries “Alias”—will reunite for a The American painter and limited series ordered by Apple printmaker has been associated for its new streaming service set with abstract expressionism (the to air in 2019. focus of this exhibition) and the The series, “My Glory Was I Bay Area Figurative Movement Had Such Friends,” is based on of the 1950s and 1960s. Amy Silverstein’s eponymous “‘Beginnings’ focuses on the 2017 memoir and chronicles the artist’s stylistic and technical or- experiences of her friends sup- igins in oil, watercolor, gouache, porting her as she waits for a sec- ink, crayon and collage, tracing ond life-saving heart transplant. Diebenkorn’s evolution from rep- Garner will star in the series Photo courtesy of Deadline resentational landscape, to semi- and co-executive produce along- abstract and Surrealist-inspired side Abrams, who is working un- “My Glory Was I Had Such and Francis Lawrence (“The work, to his mature abstract ex- der the banner of Bad Robot (in Friends” is one of over a dozen Hunger Games”). pressionist paintings from the association with Warner Bros.), original TV series and movies ru- Palisadian Steven Spielberg Sausalito, Albuquerque, Urbana the production company respon- mored to be part of Apple’s new will also executive produce Ap- and early Berkeley years,” Pep- sible for hit shows like “Lost,” video streaming service line-up. ple’s reboot of the ’80s NBC se- perdine explained in a press re- “Westworld” and “Person of In- Some other series ordered by ries “Amazing Stories.” lease. “Untitled, 1949” Photo courtesy of Pepperdine terest.” Also producing are Sil- Apple include an untitled dra- Apple spent $1 billion de- The Pepperdine exhibition, verstein and Bad Robot Head of ma from “La La Land” creator veloping original content in which will feature approximate- in a statement. “Many of the early For more information, includ- Television Ben Stephenson. Damien Chazelle, “Swagger,” 2017 and 2018, seeking to carve ly 75 pieces, most of which have images, influences and references ing museum hours, visit arts.pep- The series follows on the a drama based on the early life out a customer base for its new never before been publicly exhib- that later defined Diebenkorn’s perdine.edu. heels of Garner’s recent return to and career of NBA star Kevin Netflix-style subscription -ser ited, was organized by the Richard mature drawings and paintings a series-regular role with HBO’s Durant, “Central Park,” an an- vice. This comes just over a year Diebenkorn Foundation, based in began here in Southern California. 2018 comedy series “Camping” imated musical comedy series after the company aired its first Berkeley, in conjunction with the “Of course, he would return, and is the second Apple series developed by “Bob’s Burgers” original television show, “Planet Crocker Art Museum in Sacra- moving from the Bay Area in Abrams has produced, along creator Loren Bouchard, and of the Apps” in June 2017 and mento. 1966 to Santa Monica, where he with the half-hour musical dram- “See,” a world-building drama followed up with its popular The works range from World taught as a professor in the art de- edy “Little Voices” starring sing- set in the future written by Ste- “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” War II drawings and watercolors partment at UCLA until 1973 and er Sara Bareilles. ven Knight (“Peaky Blinders”) in August 2017. to abstractions that combine sur- produced his epic painting cycle, realism and cubism. the Ocean Park series.” “We are thrilled to welcome The work will be on display ‘Beginnings,’” said Michael through March 31, with an open- Zakaian, director of the Freder- ing reception planned for January ick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

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s your home in need of a spiritual makeover? I For many of us, when we see a large mess we might feel anxious and stressed, often choosing to ig- nore the problem by shutting doors The happy duo: Courtney Lewis and letting it pile up. and Jordan Moore But when Courtney Lewis and Jordan Moore look at clutter, they depressed and fatigued. see an opportunity to simplify. “Many Americans are anxious That’s because the Palisadian in their own spaces,” Moore said. duo recently launched The Happy “They feel overwhelmed—or even Space, a professional organizing paralyzed—by their own mess, so company that transforms chaotic much to where they can’t even be- closets, disasterly dens and unorga- gin to try and sort through it all ... nized offices into calm, clean and that’s where we come in.” productive living spaces. Lewis told the Post the major- In an interview with the Pali- ity of requested jobs are for kitch- sadian-Post, the organizing entre- ens, offices and playrooms, and that preneurs revealed that they help a clients need the most help with sort- variety of clients, most of whom ing objects into easy-to-see, easy- are not clinical hoarders or extreme to-access groups. couponers. In operation since October, the Some are working profession- idea for their business came while als too busy to tackle their messes Lewis and Moore, who have back- Founded by two Palisadians, The Happy Space is a professional organizing company. Photos courtesy of The Happy Space head on or cooking gurus who need grounds in interior design and proj- a spice rack overhaul. Others are ect management, were strategizing mothers whose living rooms have new and efficient ways to organize been taken over by a sea of scat- their own cluttered homes. tered toys. “It really all started out of ne- But, according to Moore, one cessity,” Moore revealed. “Our thing all Happy Space clients have friends and neighbors kept asking in common is that they are seeking for our help and so we thought, ‘We to clear up the “stress and emotion- could really have something here.’” al blocks” that come along with ac- And, apparently, they were cumulating too much stuff. right: Lewis said the local demand “We believe a clean and orga- for professional organizing is high nized home helps promote a clear and with the holidays behind us, and organized mind,” Lewis further Palisadians are preparing for the explained. New Year by committing to purge And the two might be onto last year’s clutter. something: according to findings “We’ve been booked out a published in the 2010 scientific month in advance,” Lewis told the journal Personality and Social Psy- Post. “We feel so lucky to live in chology Bulletin, researchers found such a caring, supportive and mind- that women who described their ful community.” living spaces as “cluttered” or full of “unfinished projects” expressed For more information or to higher levels of the stress hormone book an appointment, visit thehap- cortisol and were more likely to be pyspacecompany.com

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My Favorite Memory of 2018

By HANNA SHIN is a 30-minute rest time. One can catch Junior Reporter some Zs, play a game or two, or write an entry in the journal book. No one’s allowed made a lot of memories in 2018, but one to leave the wagon during Nappy Poo. memory that stood out to me was Hume In the afternoons, campers have four ILake—a Christian camp located in Fresno hours to choose and enjoy any of the fol- County. lowing: playing games in the wagon, go- I must admit, I was very nervous, as ing to the snack shop, playing sports, play- this was my first-ever sleep away camp. ing an outdoor game with the counselors, Hundreds of worries had sprouted in my zip lining, canoeing, swimming or repel- mind: Will I be homesick? Will I miss my ling!! I love how there were endless fun bed? Will I like the food? Will I get sick? activities to do. Will a bear show up in our cabin? Then we get ready for dinner. Also The campers met up at school where at dinnertime, care packages arrive. I re- we boarded the bus that took us there. I ceived a care package during my one- sat next to one of my closest friends, who week stay there. My mom and dad sent I have known since preschool. We were all me a letter, board games, book and treats bracing ourselves for a long, six-hour trip. galore! Surprisingly, it did not feel that long at After dinner, we head back to our all. Maybe because of the movie we were wagon exhausted and hit the hay right watching (“Sing!”), maybe because of the away. We were always so excited for the fun games we played, maybe because of following day to unfold. the pit stop at In-N-Out (YUM!) or maybe On our last night, we had a bonfire. It just because we were all so excited to see was a very beautiful night. The sky was what awaited us at Hume Lake. clear and the stars were bright. We had When we arrived, we all scrambled s’mores, we sang songs and went to bed out of the bus and grabbed our heavy late. bags. We all dashed to the covered wagons The following morning we woke up to where we slept. a song from “The Greatest Showman.” We The wagon is much like the one from ate a quick breakfast, piled on the bus, got “Little House on the Prairie.” Each wagon comfy and prepared for the ride home. was named after a U.S. state. Hume Lake campers Photo courtesy of the Shin family I had so much fun and the days passed I was grouped with nine other girls and by so quickly. As we drove back, I found our wagon was named Georgia. Lucky for as I registered where I was, I immediately eggs and fruits. myself missing Hume Lake, which was us our wagon was closest to the bathroom. jumped out of bed. I was filled with - an After breakfast, we brush our teeth, ironic. None of my worries that I had be- We ate a big dinner of a delicious burg- ticipation, excitement and was so ready to change our clothes, apply sunscreen and fore the camp ever happened. I liked the er and then got ready for bed. We layered begin the day. fill up our water bottles. Then we proceed food, I didn’t miss my bed, I didn’t get ourselves the best we could because the Our daily schedule goes like this: First, to the chapel for our morning praise and sick and no bears showed up. I did miss nights at Hume Lake could be very cold, a wake up call by the rooster. It is bitterly prayers. my family a little bit. even in the middle of summer. cold in the early mornings as well, so ev- In the morning, campers are assigned Hume Lake was a blast and I had the Even though it was my first night eryone wears their pajamas as we head out a counselor and an activity. The activi- greatest time there! away from home, I fell asleep quickly. I to the grassy field to say our pledges. ty could either be hiking or a fun game: Thank you 2018 for an unforgettable think the long bus ride helped. Breakfast is served in the Mess Hall, Campers vs. Counselors. Then lunch is and wonderful memory, and I am looking I woke up to the sound of a rooster’s which is outdoors. Breakfast consists of ready and served at the Mess Hall. forward to making another great one in crow. I was disoriented at first but as soon toasts, waffles, cereal, sausages, bacons, Nappy Poo follows after lunch, which 2019!

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Do you think New expect a child to make and keep a holiday of New Year’s Day being Year’s resolutions are a resolution? Not likely. a good time to turn over a new good idea for my 9-year- Truth be told, I am not a fan leaf, as the saying goes. old son? Nothing crazy of New Year’s resolutions for any- But just know, your son needs like losing weight, but something one. It’s not that I don’t believe in to buy into the idea. If he is not on along the lines of committing to resolving to change your ways. board, it will fail. keeping his room cleaner. I want to It is the sense of failure that one Why don’t you ask him what teach him how to set goals, but are feels when you blow your resolu- changes in himself or in his behav- resolutions a good place to start? tion. ior or habits he would like to make A resolution implies that you in the new year? And then he can Two years ago I was on the WILL do something. And when be in charge of reaching toward “Today” show talking about this you fall off the wagon, it erodes his goals, measuring his progress very issue—New Year’s resolu- your sense of “I can do it.” That’s and feel proud of himself. tions! ’Tis the season. not a good thing. No one likes to You can be the cheerleader, I wonder: Do you make reso- feel like a loser. encouraging and praising his ef- lutions? And more importantly, do As you said above, you want forts. You can even incentivize his you keep them? I wonder: How your son to set goals for himself. progress. But if it’s your goal for many people do you know who, Nothing wrong with that. him, it’s a whole different story. on December 31, look back and Maybe you have answered As an aside, a 9-year-old boy say, “I did it! I stayed on my diet your own question. Maybe you keeping his room cleaner will like- for the whole year!” can use the new year as a good ly be an uphill battle. But that’s for Resolutions are really hard for time to discuss what changes another column! adults to keep. Is it reasonable to could be made and the idea of the Happy New Year! petition without a hearing. in this matter appear before this court at the hearing NOTICE OF HEARING indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti- Date: February 1, 2019, 8:30 a.m. The address tion for change of name should not be granted. Any of the court is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, person objecting to the name change described CA 91765 above must file a written objection that includes Palisadian-Post A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- the reasons for the objection at least two court SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA lished at least once each week for four succes- days before the matter is scheduled to be heard COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on and must appear at the hearing to show cause Case No. 18PSCP00052 the petition in the following newspaper of general why the petition should not be granted. If no written ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR circulation, printed in this county: objection is timely filed, the court may grant the CHANGE OF NAME PALISADIAN-POST. petition without a hearing. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Dated: November 27, 2018 NOTICE OF HEARING Martin Andrew Valdez filed a petition with this court SHERRI R. CARTER Date: January 18, 2019, 8:30 a.m. The address of Executive Officer/Clerk for a decree changing name as follows: the court is 1725 Main Street #102, Santa Monica, December 13, 20, 27, 2018 and January 3, 2019 Present Name: Martin Andrew Valdez CA 90401 Proposed Name: Martin Andrew Silveroux A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested R COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES lished at least once each week for four succes- in this matter appear before this court at the hearing sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti- Case No. 18SMCP00071 tion for change of name should not be granted. Any ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR the petition in the following newspaper of general person objecting to the name change described CHANGE OF NAME circulation, printed in this county: above must file a written objection that includes TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PALISADIAN-POST. the reasons for the objection at least two court Tricia Degelman Rose filed a petition with this court Dated: November 15, 2018 days before the matter is scheduled to be heard for a decree changing name as follows: SHERRI R. CARTER Palisadian-Post and must appear at the hearing to show cause Present Name: Tricia Degelman Rose Executive Officer/Clerk why the petition should not be granted. If no written Proposed Name: Tricia Rose Stone December 20, 27, 2018, January 3 and (310) 454-1321 § www.PaliPost.com objection is timely filed, the court may grant the THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested January 10, 2019

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1451 Bienveneda Ave, Pacific Palisades | $5,495,000 442 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades | $5,425,000 133 Channel Pointe Mall, MDR | $3,588,000 Parivash Akhavan Samira Guirguis Barbra Stover 310.724.7100 310.980.3422 310.902.7122

3604 Surfwood Road, Malibu | $3,100,000 3807 Via Dolce, MDR | $2,790,000 2207 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica | $2,695,000 Igal Bakshandeh Scott Goshorn Hope Faust 310.702.5188 323.251.5479 310.709.6319

682 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades | $2,295,000 2020 6th Street #2, Santa Monica | $1,449,000 2418 Walnut Avenue, Venice | $1,175,000 Brandon Assanti Sheri Weisbender Tamar Asken 310.948.5559 310.849.5840 310.801.8292

4080 Glencoe Ave #408, MDR | $1,150,000 1127 12th Street #303, Santa Monica | $1,099,000 11838 Kiowa Ave #101, Brentwood | $1,025,000 Ashley N. & Jonathan S. Tregg Rustad & Peter Maurice Elyse Arbour 424.333.5340 310.623.8819 310.873.4188

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