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20 Pages Thursday, April 19, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Caltrans Rethinks Meet the Talent The Palisadian-Post is pleased to introduce the contestants for the 2018 Pacific Palisades Teen Talent Contest—which will take place at Palisades Charter High School on Wednesday, April 25. Notorious Intersection To learn more about the contestants, turn to Page 14 and 15 in Pali Life. By JOHN HARLOW be cutting it in two islands, could Tickets for this year’s contest are now on sale. Visit palipost.com for more information. Editor-in-Chief squeeze more vehicles through the intersection. riving anywhere around Pa- Engineers say although the in- cific Palisades can be fraught tersection itself only merges four Dwith tension—and even danger— roads—PCH, Chautauqua, Entra- but few intersections pump the da and West Channel—car flows heart as when Chautauqua Bou- on at least another 10 roads up to levard meets Pacific Coast High- a mile away would have to be fed way. into computer modeling to smooth Combining the poor surface out the turbulence in the system. condition of the steep and often It can be done: A 2012 Cal- water-logged boulevard, a com- trans study into the PCH/Temes- plaint that appeared in this news- cal intersection resulted in fresh paper in the 1920s, and the vol- algorithms applied to signals that ume of PCH traffic, a maneuver notably improved traffic flow. intensified by lane-jumping scoff- CCTV cameras could be add- laws feigning sudden ignorance of ed to prevent drivers who “forget” driving decorum, have long made that the left lane is only for turning this painful array of potholes a fa- left onto West Channel Road and vorite of 2 Cents commentators. try to push into slower right-hand There may be relief on the lane traffic feeding onto PCH, a horizon. cause of much tension and horn Over the next two years Cal- honking. trans, the state agency responsi- Palisades representative ble for PCH, will be “reviewing George Wolfberg, who returned options” for the intersection that from the latest PCH Task Force to could include completely rethink- the Pacific Palisades Community ing the safety cushion wall that Council with glad tidings of the funnels Santa Monica-bound traf- changes, said he was “interested” fic out of the Palisades. but would wait to see what else The changes will start appear- followed. ing over the next few weeks with Two conundrums remain: new signage and a “ladder” cross- One can make it safer, more civi- ing for pedestrians, Caltrans con- lized, but at a cost of mobility. The firmed this week. fierce debate about “road diets” This will be followed by a elsewhere on the Westside has wide-ranging review, the agen- made that painfully clear. cy said, working out how many And no one knows exactly Tennis Club Closes as Members Age Out— millions of dollars it will cost to what needs to be done at the inter- make the intersection both safer section until more money is spent and more efficient for drivers. working it out—public money that One possibility is “realign- Caltrans is wary about spending. Reflects the Graying of the Palisades ing” the crash wall: It has only just And by that time, a rapid take- been revamped, with sand buckets up of driverless cars may have last October revealed there were replacing an accident-prone metal changed the nature of automotive By JOHN HARLOW more people aged over 65 than be- wall that tore up and gouged pass- behavior anyway, even at this Editor-in-Chief tween 20 and 65 in the Palisades. ing cars, but bolder changes, may- venerable old black spot. The median age in the town is 47, or 40 years, the Pacific Pali- compared to 39 in 2002. And 36 sades Tennis Club was a happy across California. Fband of fierce competitors, a so- The town is in the top 10 per- Battle for cial club with a mean backhand. cent of the grayest communities in Sometimes its dues kept the lights America. on at Palisades Recreation Center. Younger generations, while ‘New Gladstones’ But now the club has low- working longer hours to pay for ered the net for the final time, the privilege of living in the Pali- calling “out” on its last members sades, are finding different ways of Turns Legal and stowing away the last of the socially engaging—often through now-iconic PPTC T-shirts. the internet. By JOHN HARLOW Department of Beaches and Har- The PPTC board, steered They connect more informal- Editor-in-Chief bors made headlines earlier this by president Albert Chang, has ly, more spontaneously, through month when it recommended that emptied the last of its treasure— dog-walking and coffee shops. t takes a lot to get a normally supervisors, including Palisadian around $3,900—into the coffers of They subscribe—apart from prop- lowkey county agency respon- representative Sheila Kuehl, back the LA Parks Foundation to keep erty, some do not require that club Isible for our beaches to get riled a bid by restaurateur Wolfgang such grounds a little healthier in sense of “ownership.” up enough to jab back at a critic in Puck and architect Frank Gehry the future And kids can play tennis on a public. But the tensions over who to prepare plans to replace Glad- It was, said all concerned, an video game console. replaces Gladstones restaurant stones when the county lease ex- emotional moment. They may hear the sound of on Will Rogers State Beach has pires in November 2019. Why? Because the member- closing doors as more social or- prompted such an outburst. “It will be a restaurant for ship had “aged out,” said Palisa- ganizations across the Palisades The County of Los Angeles everyone,” said Puck, who trans- dian player and octogenarian Joe follow the Tennis Club into fond formed dining in Los Angeles Halper. He is the most recently ap- memory. when he opened Spago in 1982— pointed member of the LA Parks 10 years after Gladstones Malibu Commission, which keeps an eye THIS WEEK iN opened near the site of Ted’s Grill, on such facilities. which itself dated back to 1909. Back in the day, there were (A lot of fish has been fried in this more than 200 members in the pali life location.) club who played robin marathons The supervisors looked at all and intra-club tournaments, and 21st Century Woman: four consortia bidding to inherit sponsored United States Tennis Karen Murphy O’Brien former LA Mayor Richard Rior- Association ratings—they mea- Walking away: Rec. Director Erich Haas and Joe Halper (Page 13) dan’s lease and invited a new con- sured the speed of serves, and Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer sortium, Sunset on Ocean, to pre- there were some extraordinary a new contractor changed the rules last count, around eight active pare to pitch again if negotiations players. at the center. Membership plunged members. did not work out with Puck over But then, as past president from around 90 in 2011, many of Tennis is still one of the most the next five months. George Wolkin recalled last week, whom were already older, to, at potent social connectors in town: In the meantime, it has As an academy, The Palisades emerged, new management at enough financial information for a Mary C. Wickham, the coun- Tennis Center, birthplace of the Gladstones has “refreshed” its fair decision. ty’s legal counsel, said not only Tennis Channel television net- menu, replacing frozen with fresh- The county has hit back, say- was there an objective element in work with celebrity fans such as cut fries and planning a “pick-up ing they received enough data to the scoring but also the gap be- Hillary Swank and Kate Hudson, breakfast” to be delivered to the judge that only Puck’s group, PCH tween PCH Beach and Sunset on flourishes. car that includes a Caffé Luxxe Beach, appeared to be economi- Ocean was so wide—almost 80 But the pioneering PPTC is far ‘Play On!’ Packs a coffee and a wrapped egg sand- cally feasible and sustainable on a points—that even giving Sunset from alone in “aging out”: Barbara Comedic Punch at wich. long-term basis. the points it claimed would not Marinacci, of Palisades Beautiful, Theatre Palisades Sunset on Ocean, which in- Keen argued that PCH Beach have brought Sunset close enough which has husbanded street trees (Page 18) cludes Palisadian Mark Verge, an was weighed down by pending to challenge the Puck bid. in the town since 1974, warned investor in Santa Monica restau- litigation that could harm its pros- Sunset’s partners now have to she may be among the last to take rants and hotels, was unhappy on pects: The county said such issues decide how far they still want to be on the task. Other once-vital orga- the day and has hit back a second only accounted for up to 15 per- involved in this process or, alter- nizations, such as The Optimists, time at the decision. cent on the “score” and nothing natively, strike out for legal relief face similar challenges. Where is Its attorney, Randall W. Keen had been hidden from them. So, in court. the next generation of active Pal- of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, de- this did not change the outcome. As the Palisadian-Post went isadians? manded that the county disqualify Keen said that there were scor- to press, the beach ball was still in A survey on city-data.com Puck because it did not provide ing errors in a subjective system. Keen’s court. published in the Palisadian-Post Page 2 Palisadian-Post April 19, 2018 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post Palisades High’s varsity baseball squad swept University 12-1 and 14-0 to move into first place in the Western League standings. The Dolphins capped off the week with a 9-8 win Out of the Past at Marshall on Saturday in pool play at the Tiger Classic. #palisades #palipos June 6, 1974 22¢¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth Engine companies 69 and 23, both of Pacific Palisades, responded to a fire alarm at 3:41 Got something to say? Call p.m. last Wednesday. They quickly extinguished a brush fire in upper Temescal Canyon, (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ palipost.com and get those kudos north of Sunset Boulevard. Fire burned a brush area of some 50 x 75 feet. Firemen suspect or concerns off your chest. Names that it was started by juveniles playing with matches. will not be used. Neighbors Having just read the article about The Riviera Country Club’s new gate and the hack- les being raised by the good neighbors, I think they should Jeffrey Ogden have a little history lesson. The I’d love to see the dolphins play the Broncos here in Rancho Bernardo. Maybe they will meet this year. club opened in 1926. The good neighbors’ tract was not devel- Stacy Gianassi oped until the mid-1950s. Let Jill Barnet Taylor is this Benji? these good neighbors handle school traffic congestion be- Jill Barnet Taylor fore they complain about the Yep that is Benji! He is having a great senior season! new gate at their truly good neighbors, The Riviera Coun- try Club. LETTER TO Ouch THE EDITOR Dear ladies and gentleman of the Palisades: It is illegal for Ex-Pali High Coach a manicurist to wax any part of your body. They are not Juliano Writes trained or licensed to do so The Palisadian-Post has been covering the story of my firing from and can cause serious infec- Palisades Charter High School as wrestling coach. I gave the Post all tion. the emails I got from (angry parent) Dan Hansen and the school, and spent a lot of time on the phone with your reporter telling him my side of the story. Fallen from the Sky Yet, every headline and story made me look like the one in the Someone missing a drone wrong, the maniac, the one with the problem. I am very disappointed. found near Palisades Charter You have told the story of Dan Hansen from his side, making him sound like the victim of what I said in the heat of the moment. Elementary School. Please But this (altercation that resulted in the dismissal) came after being call 310-230-7373. badgered for more than six months, during which time he spread rumors and false stories about me all over town and the wrestling community. The school knew and did nothing to protect me or stop his aggres- Gun Fear sive behavior or do anything about him breaking the rules of the school. Acknowledgment to Pali He said I lied, cheated and stole from him, yet has no proof of any High students and teachers of that. for peaceful demonstration And he had a hand in a teacher being fired and two other coaches, in support of gun control. including Steve Cifonelli, last year’s wrestling coach. Also, you never asked all the girls on the softball team who said Demonstrations were effec- Cifonelli did not throw a bat at anyone. Do you know where a person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. tive in bringing an end to the Your paper talked to just one parent, Dan Hansen. Vietnam War and hopefully You have not talked to all the other parents who not only are only they will be effective on this on my side but love me and support me. issue. Lots of naysayers who You never talked to the parent who Dan Hansen not only told how to threaten a teacher with suing to help her daughter’s grades but that it do not come up with an alter- was his goal to have me fired this year! native. A definition of truancy (Many people) have complained their voices were not heard. St. Matthew’s Principal of Pre- is staying away from school I have been with the school, coaching the wrestling team for seven school-Grade 4 Dana Berlin traveled to without good reason. They years, but I was fired before the parents could stand up and talk for me. have good reason. It has not been mentioned I raised the money for the new mats in the Madagascar with Ramona Pal, an Upper wrestling room. I put them all up on the walls, as well as pull-up bars, School math teacher. Berlin reported that ropes and a peg board. I dumped a lot of my own money into building Ryderz a beautiful room that the kids would be proud of. the trip was a “lemur-filled adventure.” The school has not spent a dime on doing any of the work. There is no chance, as some- I feel this story has not been told to the best of the ability of your one suggested here, that the paper! Ruthless Ryderz will chan- Aldo Juliano Want to see your photo nel their selfish energies into in the Post? good. That would mean giving Dining Out Take your Palisadian-Post on up their “freedom” to behave your next trip (near or far) As a 20-year Pacific Palisades resident, foodie and former restau- and email a photo to MyPost@ like oversized children. I felt rateur, I’ve long lamented that restaurants on our gorgeous California palipost.com. sorry for the man who died in shore are so often both expensive and terrible—the first goes along with the rent, but the second is just lamentable. (Don’t get me started on Per- the crash on Sunset last year ry’s vs. nearly any beach restaurant in Spain or Italy.) until I saw he was not a teen- So, I was excited to hear that Wolfgang Puck might be instrumental ager but the father of a teenag- in the redevelopment of the Gladstones site. er. Time to grow up, kids. The Austrian-gone-Californian is still, 36 years after opening Spa- go, a maniac for quality. He not only keeps his standards high, but evolves with the times—and in the restaurant business, trends shift Palisadian-Post Rough Riding nearly as fast as women’s fashion. Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 To the idiot on a brown I enjoyed a couple of meals recently at Spago, and it’s still a fab- Schwinn who nearly ran over ulous, vibrant, relevant place while so many of its contemporaries are Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com long gone or hopelessly dated. me coming down fast from And just last week, I dined at Rogue, Puck’s new modernist exper- somewhere in Rustic Canyon: imental kitchen in the Pacific Design Center. The menu changes every John Harlow Gina Kernan I only hope that you get a flat. week but nearly every dish was amazing—and superbly modern. Editor-in-Chief Managing Director It’s the only way to keep you So, there is every reason to hope that he and his team can “do it [email protected] [email protected] people off the street. right” down where Sunset meets the Pacific. And I think a new building is the way to go. EDITORIAL ADVERTISING Nobu Malibu has proved that if you have good food and great atmo- Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor [email protected] Nilanti Narain, Account Executive [email protected] Pot Queen sphere by the beach, people will pack in even at exorbitant prices, but Sarah Shmerling, Managing Editor [email protected] Lena Ford, Account Executive [email protected] Why did you smush up two for many years, Gladstones has had neither. Christian Monterrosa, Reporter [email protected] Lia Asher, Account Executive [email protected] I lived for the better part of a decade walking distance from the Michael Aushenker, Contributing Writer different accounts about a Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer [email protected] place and I probably went two or three times. Palisadian woman accused It wasn’t because it was expensive, either. It just didn’t impress. of running “pot farms” in the That location needs a space that takes advantage of the view, that GRAPHICS ADMINISTRATION desert and, then, her plan to allows you to feel the breeze and hear the sea on a nice day and to just Michael Dijamco, Graphics Director [email protected] Kelley Aleck, Receptionist/Classified Ads [email protected] Carolyn Morrison, Executive Assistant [email protected] build a mega-mansion in the see it on a colder (or windy) one. It needs great contemporary cocktails and wine, amazing food, Palisades? I know pot is not seamless hospitality, and most importantly, that LA je ne sais quoi of 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 illegal any more, but it still 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 being one of those places you have to be and be seen at. 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 smells bad. But not as bad County of Los Angeles, Case No. SMC 6022. Puck has proven he intuitively understands those things, so there is as you hounding this wom- every reason to believe he can deliver on them … albeit after several 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 paid at Pacific Palisades, California. POSTMASTER: send address change to the ALISADIAN-POST,P 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. an who made some errors in years of hearings, permits and construction. The Palisadian-Post is 100% owned by Charlie Loves Brooms and Molly Loves Peanut Butter, LLC. Andy Gavin Palisadian, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 104 • Pacific Palisades Post, Vol. LXX, No. 104 her paperwork filing, maybe. Castellammare Leave her alone. April 19, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 3 PALISADES Neighborhood News Highlands Eldercare Project Reaches City Appeal Hearing The Village By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA sent the community, to represent Reporter the environment, to represent the Caruso Donates ‘Challenge Wall’ parklands and to represent The he brewing storm surround- Highlands,” Klar said in an in- As part of a commitment to Earth Day, Caruso is donating a ing the proposed eldercare terview with the Palisadian-Post “Challenge Wall” to be part of Palisades Charter High School’s Tfacility project on 1525 Palisades two days before the city appeal ¢ Community Day. Students will write on the wall, sharing their indi- Drive finally made landfall at hearing. “And to hopefully save vidual plans for eco-friendly change. the West Los Angeles Planning this community from turning into Additionally, on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, Caruso will host Commission appeal hearing on Brentwood, which is apparently a family-friendly pop-up at the Pacific Palisades Farmers Market Wednesday, April 18. what Shram would like to turn at Pali High, featuring children’s crafts and distributing California After extended conflict -be The Highlands into.” native seed packets to visitors. tween appellants and represen- A rendering of the development Photo courtesy of Shram Development At the same time, Shram has Caruso revealed that Palisades Village, now due to open in 156 tative bodies such as the Pacific made some not-so-public efforts days on Sept. 22, has recycled 95 percent of its demolition waste. Palisades Community Council whether the project conformed to Bonin is inclined to lend “formal of his own, hosting a private ex- It will install solar panels on top of the Cinépolis theater, recapture and its Land Use Committee, the California Coastal Act and re- support to the project.” hibition of his recent photo series most run-off water, and offer bicycle parking and electric vehicle which was a result of alleged lated regulations. Sitting at the forefront of that documented “elderly parents charging. premature support amid claims The letter further stated that the appeals are local attorneys, of Palisadians.” Shram said the Palisades Village will be the first ground-up business district in that the project violates Coastal the board “declined to consider, and Highlands residents, Jona- photos were intended as an “op- the state of California to earn a LEED Gold rating for its environ- Commission laws, the appeal was or make any determination, about than Klar and Robert Flick, who portunity for me to get to know mentally friendly elements. —JOHN HARLOW finally set to be heard at the city the project’s compliance with the have been fighting the project by some older members of the com- level. California Environmental Quali- crowdsourcing funds and filing munity, their families and their Five days prior to the hear- ty Act and whether or not the city formal appeals to the city. stories in an intimate setting and Pacific Palisades ing, PPCC Chair Maryam Zar acted properly in June 2017 when Since Klar’s initial 58-page through a medium in which I am submitted a “final” letter to the determining the project was cate- appeal, more than 10 additional well-versed.” Post 2018 Speaker Series zoning administrator to clarify gorically exempt from the provi- community members have add- Reports of an arranged bus that the council’s initial motion sions of CEQA. ed their names to the documents to transport fellow supporters to Kicks Off May 31 that found Brentwood developer “The board made clear that to fight alongside Flick’s appeal, the WLAAPC hearing were also Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries will be the first Rony Shram’s proposed elder- we lacked the requisite knowl- a formal petition and the Pacific circulating just days prior to the guest in the Palisadian-Post 2018 Speaker Series. The series kicks care facility to be an appropriate edge and expertise to engage in a Palisades Residents Association event. off Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. in Gilbert Hall at Palisades use of the land, but “was not in- well-informed debate on this as- opposition, which is the only Charter High School. tended either to imply support for pect of the project.” community organization explicit- Check the April 26 edition of The event is free and open to the public—visit palipost.com to the design of the proposed build- Zar further reported that the ly opposing the project. the Post for full coverage of the register for complimentary tickets. ing” or to address the question of office of Councilmember Mike “We intend to fight to repre- WLAAPC appeal hearing. —SARAH SHMERLING PPTFH Clears Out Homeless Via Mesa Garden Club to Meet Encampments Behind Temescal The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will host guest speaker Bob By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA Garcetti announced plans of a re- “The idea of having them [cease] Shanman, birder and owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, at its next Reporter newed $430 million effort to take to exist on land that is a fire hazard meeting. Shanman’s talk will focus on how to attract wild birds into on LA’s homelessness problem where no one should be, is what a garden or backyard. he Pacific Palisades Task after a 20 percent increase in the we were trying to do.” The meeting will take place on Monday, May 7, starting at 7:30 Force on Homelessness added homeless population. Since then, the task force has p.m. at Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club. Tto its number of cleared encamp- But the efforts of PPTFH are cleaned up all but 20 of those en- —SARAH SHMERLING ments on Tuesday, April 17, by not new, as it has been working to campments, and set out on Tues- cleaning out leftover trash from provide care for the homeless in day to clean 16 more, leaving just abandoned sites in the bluffs of the Palisades for the last two years, four sites to be worked on at a lat- Pacific Palisades Temescal Canyon and Pacific effectively taking over 70 percent er date. Coast Highway. of homeless people off the streets. “After cleaning these en- Students to Perform in Orchestra Together with the LA Con- The group estimates that close to campments up, you start to see Thirty-four elementary students from Pacific Palisades will be servation Corps and the help of 25 homeless individuals that lived that Mother Nature is taking back part of a citywide student orchestra to perform at the 20th Annual LAPD, the task force removed ev- in the area off Temescal Canyon over where this used to be a hot- Clearing out the camp All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra Concert, according to a erything from old mattresses and for close to eight years have now bed of narcotics activity and these Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer press release. propane cans to human waste and been housed, but left behind sites guys would start fires,” LAPD Of- The show will take place in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on Satur- broken glass housed in between that now require cleanup. ficer Rusty Redican said. keeps the table upright.” day, May 5. The orchestra will perform shows at 10 a.m. and 11:30 the brush and canyons. “We have discovered over “Unfortunately it’s a constant As the number of homeless a.m. The cleanup, coordinated several years, 60 total active en- thing that we’re going to have to people continues to rise, PPTFH Tickets can be reserved by emailing [email protected]. by Sharon Kilbride, chair of the campments between Chautauqua do, but the things that [the PPT- continues the fight in seeking to —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA PPTFH Enforcement Committee, and Temescal,” said Doug Mc- FH] has done is amazing and provide the proper care for our came one day after Mayor Eric Cormick, president of the PPTFH. we all support each other, which less fortunate neighbors. Upper El Medio Hiker Air-Lifted from Temescal Canyon Japanese Bosses Mull Country Club Complaints A 37-year-old woman hiking in Temescal Canyon Park was transported to a local hospital via helicopter after sustaining a “low- By JOHN HARLOW events that have put the Palisades I am on the pecking order. With all er extremity leg injury” on Saturday, April 14, according to the Los Editor-in-Chief club on the world map, would be due respect, I cannot speak for the Angeles Fire Department. She was reported to be in “fair condi- using a larger security-enhanced owners,” he declared. “But we do tion.” —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA omewhere in Tokyo, Japanese gate, Emery replied, “It is my un- not want to be adversarial.” Sbusiness executives are study- derstanding they will not.” Neighbors stood up and ex- El Medio Bluffs ing three pages of neighborly con- To which Reza Akef, the com- pressed long-simmering grievanc- cerns about The Riviera Country munity councilmember represent- es with the club, including big rigs Club. ing the area, said that was “no an- passing through the Longworth ser- Pali High Staff Changes The list of woes, which range Lisa Cahill and Donald Emery swer at all.” vice gate at 4 a.m. and sand blown The Palisades Charter High School Board of Trustees was set from noisy, pre-dawn deliveries to Photo by John Harlow Akef said the two concerns around the neighborhood, suggest- to vote on new employees at its monthly board meeting on April 17. reconstructing a security gate that were transparency—the club was ing that past club managers had ig- New employees include substitute teacher Chelsea Berryman and could worsen traffic at Paul Revere At home, the Watanabes have applying for a series of city permits nored such complaints. lifeguard Rachel Mumma. Charter Middle School, were raised had their own issues—there have in “piece meal,” a traditional ploy to The club, they said, may have Outgoing faculty and staff include Special Education Assistant at the last meeting of the Pacific been questions raised about compa- disguise changes they did not want brought pride and prestige to the Emily Goujon, wrestling coach Aldo Juliano, Spanish teacher San- Palisades Community Council. ny they have kept, such as the late to reveal in public—and increased Palisades since 1926, but it does not dra Martin and Italian teacher Lucia Rovetta Dawson. They were noted down on a pad politician Shin Kanemaru—but in traffic flow along Longworth Drive, behave in mundane everyday mat- —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA by Donald Emery, for the last six the Palisades, the membership has which merges close to Paul Revere. ters like it is part of the community. years general manager at the coun- been pleased with improvements He said it was prompting the Residents have already pre- try club, who admitted that, until lavished on the greens and tennis most concern since AT&T pro- pared a petition demanding more Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: that meeting, he had never heard of courts. posed building a cell tower in the transparency to be presented to January 22, 1943 the PPCC—but he would be relay- But, as Emery told the com- area known as Polo Fields in 1992. Mike Bonin, councilmember for ing all the issues to his bosses at the munity council, there are still more The general manager, who told CD11, which covers the country Incident Drill May Be Spotted Marukin Corporation. improvements to come—internal the meeting he had not intended to club in planning matters. This has been run by Nobura renovations, a museum and, of speak at the meeting at all, said all There were repeated calls for in Pacific Palisades Zone and Kanai Watanabe, the golf-lov- more concern to the community, he could do was to take notes and the city to suspend permitting the ing, father-and-son bosses that revamping a hitherto-low key ser- report concerns back to “my supe- improvements until the club re- To see how effectively civilian defense units are function- bought The Riviera Country Club vice gate on Longworth Drive into riors.” vealed its “bigger picture,” including in the West Los Angeles and Venice districts, an official for $108 million in the late 1980s. what looks like a second entrance Despite requests that grew in- ing changes to the once-humble inspection by the Army, the O.C.D., and officers of the Los An- They have, in the past, prom- for guests to ease access at the main creasingly frustrated, Emery said service gate. geles Citizens Defense Corps will take place Monday Night, ised to listen to “every whisper” gate on Capri Drive. he could not pledge to return to the Lisa Cahill, representing Bo- January 25, it was announced today by George Hjelte, execu- that came from the two zip codes Yet even this remains uncer- community council with clarifica- nin, told the council that she, too, tive officer of the Defense Corps. that envelop the venerable club. tain: When asked if more members, tions or blueprints. would take the issues back to her Now it was more like a roar. or maybe guests during the golfing “You have to understand where boss. 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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. 19 10-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes Doris Donovan APR are recommended. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. June 2, 1927 – April 3, 2018 FRI 9:45-10:30 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Seated oris Donovan passed In addition to enjoying yoga and breathwork. $15 suggested donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s away peacefully on April her family and friends, Doris 20 Club, 901 Haverford Ave. D3 at the age of 90. was active in the early years APR 2-3:30 p.m. Palisades Beautiful hosts its monthly meeting to discuss various Doris was born in Mil- of the Palisades Tennis Club community-beautifying projects. Palisades Branch Library, waukee, Wisconsin, to Albert (as membership chairman and 861 Alma Real Drive. and Fannie Efram. She was secretary) and in the Santa 8 p.m. “Four Seasons of the Americas.” Featuring music of Astor Piazzolla, Mark valedictorian at North Divi- Monica Teen Tennis Program. O’Connor and Tchaikovsky. musicguildonline.org. St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 sion High School in Milwau- She also was a ceramicist, es- Bienveneda Ave. kee, and obtained her B.A. pecially of large wheel thrown 8 p.m. “Play On!” Presented by Theatre Palisades. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 and M.A. in mathematics items, a craft she learned at p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Seniors and students $18, adults $20. theatrepalisades.com. from the University of Wis- Santa Monica College from Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. consin. Bruce Tomkinson. Doris worked as a math- She loved dogs and cats, SAT 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Healthy Kids & Family Fitness Festival. Hosted by the ematician at Cornell Aeronu- and enjoyed traveling to Eu- Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce and YMCA Palisades/Malibu. 310- tical Laboratories in Buffalo, rope and to National Parks 21 459-7963. Simon Meadow, Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road. New York. She married Allen and cities in the U.S. and Can- APR 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Monthly Foster Information Meeting. Presented by F. Donovan, and they had two ada, as well as spending time Marshall Donovan (wife San- She was predeceased Children’s Bureau. 213-342-0162. Children’s Bureau Magnolia Place, 1910 children, Kathy and Marshall. at Rancho La Puerta in Baja dy Robertson); her grandson by her parents, her brothers, Magnolia Ave. Doris also raised Allen’s son, California. She moved to Sac- Matt Aronson; and her two Donald Efram and Dennis 1 p.m. “Fat is Back: How it Started, Why it Left and Where it’s Going.” Michael, from the time he ramento in 2013. step-grandsons, Kevin Don- Efram, and by her step-son, Presented by Culinary Historians of Southern California, featuring a lecture by Chef was 10 years old. The family She is survived by her ovan and Shaun Donovan Michael Donovan. Ernest Miller. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. moved to Pacific Palisades in children: Kathy Donovan (wife Shelley and sons Rilan At her request, there will 1955. (husband Larry Aronson) and and Declan). be no service. SUN 12-4 p.m. Annual Spring Garden Tour, hosted by Pacific Palisades Garden Club. $30. 424-268-8780. 22 2:30-4:30 p.m. Kids Professional Acting Clinic, hosted by Academy of APR Technology, Art and Music. atampalisades.com. ATAM Palisades, 881 Alma Real Drive. Rock Performers Raise the MON 23 7:30 p.m. Pacific Palisades Civic League meeting. Pacific Palisades APR Community United Methodist Church - Tauxe Hall, 801 Via De La Paz. Roof at Palisadian-Owned

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Canada’s TSX Composite lost year FRMs and 5/1-year ARMs. 5.19 percent in Q1, and Austra- Average interest on the 15-year lia’s All Ordinaries retreated 4.84 fixed rose from 3.44 to 3.90 per- percent. In China, the Shanghai cent in the same time frame, and Composite finished the quarter from 3.47 to 3.66 percent for the 4.18 percent lower. France’s CAC five-year adjustable-rate home 40 lost 3.43 percent, and India’s loan. Quarterly Economic Update: BSE Sensex slumped 3.20 percent. Looking Back … Looking For- ward Commodities Markets As a tough quarter for stocks A Review of Q1 2018 S&P 500 VIX futures (which becomes history, signs of a trade measures volatility) led the com- war have surfaced. What could modities pack in the quarter, ris- the second quarter hold? By PAUL TAGHIBAGI was outlined for Brexit. on imported aluminum. ment of the year, a 0.25 percent ing 41.26 percent. All three major indices sold Special to the Palisadian-Post The Nasdaq Composite ad- Some countries were given hike. Other notable commodity and off significantly as Q2 began. vanced for the first quarter, but short-term exemptions from these The consensus opinion of its currency gains and losses in Q1: Investors hope that the March The Quarter in Brief the Dow 30 and S&P 500 did not; excise taxes: Argentina, Australia, policymakers projected two more lumber, +18.82 percent; the Mex- jobs report and the start of a new Stocks rallied in January, cor- most major Asian and European Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South hikes this year, three in 2019 and ican peso, +10.17 percent; WTI earnings season will restore some rected in February and slumped in benchmarks also retreated. Korea and members of the Euro- two in 2020. crude, +7.83 percent; silver, -5.12 optimism to the market. March as volatility and economic Among commodities, bitcoin pean Union. percent; coffee, -8.09 percent; Housing and retail sales policy changes took some of the declined notably, while oil and Additionally, up to $60 billion World Markets and gold, +0.81 percent. aside, fundamental economic enthusiasm out of the market. gold improved. The placid market in Chinese imports would soon Next to the Nasdaq Compos- indicators have looked good for The Trump administration an- climate of 2017 vanished, giving face excise taxes. China retaliated ite, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng had Real Estate the most part. The anticipation nounced tariffs on foreign steel, way to trading sessions marked at the end of the quarter, imposing the best Q1 of any notable stock In the first quarter, home (and results) of this coming earn- aluminum and assorted products by significant ups and downs. import charges of either 15 or 25 benchmark: It rose 0.58 percent loans certainly became more ex- ings season could take investors’ from China; China soon said that percent on 128 U.S. products, in- in the first three months of 2018. pensive. minds off recent headwinds, but it would reciprocate with excise Domestic Economic Health cluding pork and fruits. The FTSE 100 took the hard- On March 29, Freddie Mac’s a continuation of the marked vol- taxes of its own. A protectionist trade strategy Elsewhere in Washington, the est fall: The United Kingdom’s Primary Mortgage Market Sur- atility we witnessed in the first The Federal Reserve adjusted emerged from the nation’s capital Janet Yellen era gave way to the marquee index plunged 8.21 vey showed the interest rate on quarter would not be a surprise. the federal funds rate upward and in March. The Trump adminis- Jerome Powell era at the Federal percent. Germany’s DAX tum- a conventional mortgage at 4.44 welcomed a new chair; the White tration declared that a 25 percent Reserve. Weeks after Powell took bled 6.64 percent, and the Nikkei percent, up from 3.99 percent on Paul Taghibagi may be reached House appointed a new chief eco- tariff would be instituted on im- over as Fed chair, the central bank 225 had a quarter almost as poor, Dec. 28, 2017. at 310-712-2323, [email protected] or nomic advisor. An orderly process ported steel and a 10 percent tariff made its first interest rate adjust- dropping 5.76 percent. Rates also climbed for 15- seia.com/bio/paul-taghibagi.

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Palisadian Hugh Dodson Is Helping to Cement NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor’s Legacy

By STEVE GALLUZZO his three boys, Alec, Nathan and 1,500 pounds, depicts him driving president of basketball operations, Sports Editor Jared (who graduates this spring), to the basket. He played 14 years in called Baylor a trailblazer. all played football at Palisades a Lakers uniform and retired early “Elgin showed the world that t would be safe to say that High. during the 1971-72 season when the man could fly and paved the way for when Palisadian Hugh Dod- “Elgin is a guy who prefers to team won 69 games—including a many African American NBA play- son met Elgin Baylor for the let his performance speak for him record 33 in a row—and captured ers while fighting for our country Ifirsttime, the NBA Hall of Famer but the first thing I had to convince its first championship since -relo and breaking down color barriers,” made quite a big impression, but it him to do was write a book,” Dod- cating from Minneapolis to Los Johnson said. “He has always been wasn’t his jump shot or tales of his son said. “As it turned out, Alan Angeles. dignified, strong and a class act.” glory days that stood out, rather [Eisenstock] was one of three writ- “He has no regrets,” Dodson Perhaps Dodson summed up his humility. ers being considered because he’d said. “He realized that he was no his friend’s legacy best: “Five years ago realtor Mitch done some sports books before and longer capable of playing at the lev- “This is a man who touched Bravo told me I had to meet Elgin he and Elgin just clicked. It was a el he expected himself to play at, basketball for seven decades,” and his wife Elaine and one Sunday collaborative effort but Alan was but he was still part of the team and he said. “I like to think of him as afternoon they invited me to their writing the drafts and we’d all meet they even gave him a ring.” the Jackie Robinson of basketball. house in Beverly Hills,” Dodson at Elgin’s house to discuss it. Alan West, who like Baylor went Things were different back then. recalled. “We were sipping wine did a great job fleshing out what on to become a successful NBA Jerry [West] teased Magic [John- and eating swedish meatballs and stories should go in the book. My executive when his playing days son] that when he first came to the afterwards there’s Elgin doing the role has been to negotiate personal were over, lauded the ability of Lakers the games were on tape de- dishes. I was truly inspired by how appearances and spearhead the ef- the 6-foot-5 forward who averaged lay and he and his teammates would dignified, humble and unassuming fort to get Elgin’s statue at Staples 27.4 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.3 drive around in a flatbed truck with this man was and it struck me how Center. I went with Elgin and Elaine assists in his career. a megaphone begging people to underserved his legacy was. I de- to Shaquille O’Neal’s statue cere- “Elgin will always occupy a come watch.” cided I wanted to help correct that.” mony last March and reached out to special place in my heart and he Eisenstock has authored or A close friendship was born [Lakers executive] Linda Rambis. I has influenced me more than almost co-authored 15 books, includ- and since then Dodson has served said the time for Elgin is now, we’re anyone in my life,” West said. “As a ing “Inside the Meat Grinder: An as the living legend’s manager and willing to do whatever it takes. young player on the Lakers I looked NFL Official’s Life in the Trench- a catalyst in the release of Baylor’s Jeanie Buss, AEG and the Lakers up to him, learned from him, and es,” “Ten on Sunday” and “Sports autobiography “Hang Time: My stepped up. We got approval in July I believe he looked out for me. He Talk: A Journey Inside the World Life in Basketball” (co-written by and starting working with the sculp- was my mentor, my role model, my of Sports Talk Radio” and Baylor Palisadian Alan Eisenstock) as well tor, Omri Amrany, in August.” running mate and, ultimately, my thanked him for helping craft his as the April 6 unveiling of the for- Baylor is the 10th person to be Hugh Dodson with Elaine and Elgin Baylor for Shaquille O’Neal’s dear friend. I’ve loved him like a labor of love. mer Laker’s bronze statue outside awarded a Staples Center statue, statue unveiling at Staples Center in March 2017. Courtesy of Hugh Dodson brother, and I still do today. This is “I couldn’t have done it without Staples Center. joining fellow Lakers greats Mag- one of the greatest men I’ve ever Alan,” said Baylor, who after retir- “I remember that he ate all the ic Johnson, Jerry West, Kareem time, Baylor dominated the league able, they really know basketball met.” ing coached the New Orleans Jazz, food up!” Baylor joked, recalling Abdul-Jabbar and O’Neal, Hall of with his size and speed and was best and they’d let you know it if you Baylor, whose retired No. 22 then served as general manager of that fateful first dinner with Dod- Fame broadcasters Chick Hearn known for his Jordanesque ability were having a bad game,” Baylor jersey hangs on the wall at Staples the Los Angeles Clippers for 22 son. “I can’t stand dirty dishes... and Bob Miller, L.A. Kings hockey to soar through the air and play said. “But they got on their own Center, grew up in Washington, years and was named NBA Exec- I just can’t stand them. We talked superstars Wayne Gretzky and Luc above the rim. As a pioneer, he in- team too and they always appreciat- D.C. and developed his shooting utive of the Year in 2006. about a lot of different things, Hugh Robitaille and boxer Oscar De La vented a new acrobatic style of play ed your effort if you did something touch with a tennis ball because he Dodson remains committed to gave me some great feedback and it Hoya. that was copied by many superstars special.” didn’t have enough money to buy a growing Baylor’s legacy and the all started from there.” West, whose silhouette forms who followed. A few years ago, Dodson ar- basketball. next project is making a film based Dodson has lived in the Pali- the NBA logo, spoke eloquently “The biggest change from ranged for Baylor to throw out the “I can remember that tennis on his autobiography. He recently sades over 20 years, formerly near about Baylor at his own statue un- when I played is the three-point firstpitch at Dodger Stadium on his ball in my hand,” Baylor said at ran into J.J. Abrams in the Village Will Rogers State Park and now in veiling and praised his former team- shot,” the 83-year-old Baylor said. 80th birthday. his statue unveiling in star plaza. so who knows who’ll bring to the the El Medio neighborhood and mate’s skill and character. In his “Fans now are more enthused with “Hugh is a fun guy, he’s great “Jump shot... it went through the silver screen the life of the man who is the CFO/COO at Tool of North NBA career from 1958-72, Baylor the three-pointer than the dunk!” to be around, he’s very honest and hoop. It was the beginning of a love does his own dishes? America, an award-winning enter- was named to 11 All-Star teams, One of Baylor’s favorite ven- witty and he gets things done,” Bay- and appreciation for the game that’s Baylor will sign copies of his tainment and production company played in eight NBA Finals and ues was Madison Square Garden, lor said of his friend. “Oh, and he’s still with me today.” autobiography at Diesel Bookstore based in Santa Monica. He used to grabbed more rebounds than any where he delivered many of his best super smart!” Johnson, who led the “Show- in the Brentwood Country Mart serve on the board of the Pacific player in franchise history. performances. Baylor’s statue, which is 16 time” Lakers to five NBA titles in (on 26th Street) at 6:30 p.m. next Palisades Baseball Association and An athlete way ahead of his “The fans are so knowledge- feet, nine inches tall and weighs the 1980s and is now the team’s Thursday.

Elgin Baylor’s Career Highlights

Minneapolis & LA Lakers 1958-71 (14 seasons)

#1 Overall Draft Pick—1958

11x NBA All-Star

Rookie of the Year—1959

All-Star Game MVP—1959

Points Per Game: 27.4

Rebounds Per Game: 13.5

Assists Per Game: 4.3

2006 Hall of Fame Inductee

New Orleans Jazz Coach 1974; 1976-79

LA Clippers VP of Basketball Operations 1986-2008

Executive of the Year: 2006 The cover of Elgin Baylor’s autobiography, co-written by Palisadian author Alan This bronze statue of Elgin Baylor was unveiled April 6 at Staples Center in a cer- Eisenstock. The life story of the NBA basketball superstar was released April 10. emony before the Los Angeles Lakers’ game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Page 8 Palisadian-Post April 19, 2018

Stealing Second Driving the Lane

Sammy Stahl sprints to the Birmingham goal in the first half of the Dolphins’ 13-9 win at Stadium by the Sea. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Pali High Girls Lacrosse Sticks It to Birmingham otivation was high for Pal- “I’ve had more time to prac- isades High’s girls lacrosse tice so I’m getting better but I had Mteam heading into last Wednesday lots of help from my defense,” afternoon’s showdown against Taft said. “I was nervous before- defending City Section champion hand but I’m happy for everybody. Birmingham. And why not? The squads face off again Fri- Palisades has fallen to the Pa- day in Lake Balboa and are the triots in the finals three years in a favorites to meet for the City title row—including a gut-wrenching April 28. one-goal defeat last spring. How- Royals runner Tyler Bunn attempts a hook slide around the tag of Cardinals ever, the Dolphins showed that a shortstop TJ Vilante in a PPBA Pinto Division game Saturday at the Field of changing of the guard might be on Felix Brecker (left) of the Lakers is defended by Anton Andres of the Kings Dreams. The Royals won 16-15 on a single in the sixth inning. the horizon with a decisive 13-9 in a Co-Ed Minor Division basketball game Saturday in the large gym at the Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer victory at Stadium by the Sea in Palisades Recreation Center. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer the first of a possible three match- ups between the City frontrunners. Pali High Golf Team Defeats ECR “There were a lot of rainouts Pali High Beach Volleyball Cruises at the start of the season and [twin ouncing back from its second loss to league rival Granada Hills, the sister] Sammy wasn’t ready to espite several players being absent because of the Coachella Valley Palisades High boys golf team outscored El Camino Real 202 to play,” said Ally Stahl, who led the Music Festival and college visits, Palisades High’s girls beach vol- B285 Monday afternoon at Wilson Golf Course in Griffith Park. Dolphins’ attack with five goals. Dleyball team defeated Palos Verdes and El Segundo in IBVL matches Ali Zafar-Khan fired a 2-over par 39 over nine holes to earn medal- “Our stick skills have improved a Saturday at Dockweiler Beach. ist honors for the Golfin’ Dolphins (4-2), who are seeking their second lot since then and this might scare The Dolphins’ top duo of Erin Slagerman and Alex Laita won both straight City Section title and fifth in six years. Noah Mirza and Aaron them a little, but let’s see what of its matches as did the No. 2 duo of Ally Bierschenk and Annie Eck- Simon each shot a 40, Sam Swartz shot a 41 and Jackson Nettleship happens next time. They have ert. Playing in the No. 3 varsity spot were Taylor Smith and Elena Elena carded a 42 for Palisades, which fell to Granada Hills at Knollwood their home field, we have ours.” Kilkowski. Country Club last Wednesday despite Zafar-Khan’s team-low 42. Isabel McKinlay added four Coached by Dane Selznick, the Dolphins are 2-2 in the Bay Divi- Palisades takes on Taft at 2 p.m. today at Griffith Park’s Wil- goals, Sammy Stahl and Phoebe sion behind undefeated Mira Costa, Santa Monica (4-1) and Redondo son Course and returns to Wilson next Thursday to play Chatsworth. Kronfeld each had two and goalie Goalie Jessie Taft makes one of Union (3-1). Palos Verdes and South Torrance round out the standings. League Finals are May 8 and the City Championships are Wednesday, Jessie Taft made a season-high 13 her season-high 13 saves. Led by Alyssa Slagerman (Erin’s older sister), Palisades reached May 16, at Wilson. saves for the host Dolphins. Photo: Steve Galluzzo the inaugural IBVL state finals last season.

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By STEVE GALLUZZO fielder’s choice. Vanley walked games and think that we can win,” second with the bases loaded. Sports Editor and Braun ended up at third after Johnson said. “We have to be fo- Palisades Coach Mike Voelkel an errant pick-off attempt. Barzi- cused from the very first pitch.” scheduled more City opponents ut the ball in play. That is all lai struck out but Kent Johnson Right-hander Will Coquillard this year and so far the gamble has Palisades High first baseman tripled off the right field fence to started on the mound and gave up worked as the Dolphins are 3-1 PJosh Barzilai was thinking about score two runs and scored the ty- seven hits with three strikeouts in versus the West Valley League. when he came to bat with two outs ing run when a wide throw pulled four innings before giving way “We came out flatter than a in the bottom of the eighth inning first baseman Christopher Lozano to Braun, who pitched two shut- pancake four days ago [at Fairfax] of Saturday’s Tiger Classic game off the bag on a soft grounder off out innings. Vanley pitched out of and it almost put a big divot in our against Cleveland. the bat of catcher Julian Jacobson. two-on, one-out jam in the top of dream, but I liked how our kids Barzilai did just that, hitting a It was Palisades’ sixth straight the seventh and picked a runner at came to play today,” he said. “Be- sharp grounder that ate up Cava- win since returning from its an- first in the eighth to help his cause. fore the game I saw jitteriness for liers third baseman Robert Velas- nual trip south for the San Diego Middle infielders Jacob Kalt the first time in a while and I liked co, who knocked it down, picked Lions Tournament. and Julian Scissors turned two it because it means you care. This it up and fired across the diamond. “That woke us up and made double plays and Scissors saved is huge! The tying and winning Hustling down the line, Barzilai us realize we can’t just coast into two runs by snaring a line drive at runs were all about effort.” beat the throw by a step, allow- ing teammate Cord Vanley to score from third and the Dolphins Cord Vanley (right) slides into second base as Cleveland shortstop poured out of the dugout to cele- Ben Chasek attempts a swipe tag. Photo: Steve Galluzzo brate a 4-3 triumph against one of the best teams in the City Section. “As soon as I hit the ball I peaked in and saw the ball pop out of his glove, so I thought there’s a good chance I can beat this out,” Barzilai said. “I put the burners on and it worked out!” After Miles Kirshner lined to first and Lucas Braun grounded to the pitcher, Vanley doubled to the left-center field gap and advanced to third on a wild pitch to set up Barzilai’s heroics. “We knew even with the mistakes we made all it would take is one big inning,” Barzilai added. “We know every win we get like this can improve our seeding down the road.” The Dolphins trailed 3-0 in the Lucas Braun laces a grounder up the third base line in Saturday’s sixth when Kirshner led off with Palisades teammates congratulate Josh Barzilai at first base after he reached on an error to score the Tiger Classic game against Cleveland. Photo: Steve Galluzzo a single and Braun reached on a winning run in the eighth inning of Palisades’ 4-3 victory at George Robert Field. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

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Pali High Swim Teams Display Sliding In Depth at Mt. SAC Spring Meet

alisades High sophomore Dar- by Green held off Sunny Hills Psenior Lizbeth Ramirez on the an- chor leg of the girls varsity 400- yard freestyle relay and the Dol- phins took fifth place by one point at the Mt. SAC Swim Invitational last weekend in Walnut. Palisades’ girls varsity 200 medley relay of Amanda Kim, Quincy Timmerman, Dora Seg- gelke and Nathalia Wyss took eighth in 1:52.93 and Seggelke was third in the 200 individual medley in 2:07.23 and third in the 100 butterfly in 56.68. Sydney Brouwer equaled her prelims time of 25.49 to place ninth in the 50 Roy Yoo won the 50 freestyle and took second in the 100 freestyle at freestyle and Green won the con- last weekend’s Mt. SAC Meet of Champions. Photo: Steve Galluzzo solation heat in 25.66. The 200 freestyle relay of Wyss, Brouwer, 3:44.04. Lola Balestra was second freestyle in 47.13 and anchoring Timmerman and Green was 10th in the 500 freestyle in 6:15.82. the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. in 1:43.16 and the 400 freestyle Roy Yoo led Palisades’ varsi- William Cho was eighth in Red Sox runner Henry Simon slides into second base under the tag of the Cardinals’ Oliver Arenson during a PPBA Bronco relay foursome of Seggelke, Brou- ty boys, taking first in the 50 free- the 100 breaststroke and Orion Division game Saturday at the Field of Dreams. The Red Sox prevailed 13-3. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer wer, Kim and Green was eighth in style in 21.16, second in the 100 Vayanas was eighth in the 200 IM. AYSO Extra Tryouts April 28-29

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Bailey Jones ltriple jumps 48 feet at El Camino College. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Jones PRs in Triple Jump at South Bay ailey Jones recorded a person- Bal-best 48 feet to win the boys Ariel Adelson (middle) of the Lady Bears starts a fast break flanked by teammate London Hardy (left) and Summer Ny- varsity triple jump and Palisades des of the Mountaineers (right) in a Girls Rookie Division basketball game Sunday at the Palisades Recreation Center. High teammate Cameron Bailey Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer was secon in a personal-best 44- 05.25 at the South Bay Invitation- al Track & Field Championships on Saturday at El Camino College. Pali High Softball Jones was also second in the Tigers runner Finn Sullivan steals home before Orioles pitcher Jax Wilson 110-meter hurdles in a person- Sweeps University can make the tag in a PPBA Mustang Division game Saturday at the Field of al-best 14.88 seconds and placed fter suffering one-run losses Dreams. The Tigers prevailed 20-8 to complete a two-game sweep. second in the long jump with a Ato Venice and Hamilton, the Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer season-best leap of 22-06.50. Bai- Palisades High softball team got ley was fourth in the long jump at back on track with two straight 20-05.50. victories over Western League ri- Finn Cawley was fifth in the val University. Palisadians Run Boston Marathon 1600 meters in a personal-best Calia Hunter had three hits 4:30.80 and the Dolphins’ 4x400 and three RBIs with a triple and everal Palisadians were among the nearly 30,000 runners from all relay was fifth in 3:35.89. a home run in last Thursday’s 50 states and 109 countries who participated in Monday morning’s In the girls varsity 1600, City 8-7 road win and added two hits S122nd annual Boston Marathon. champion Elizabeth Renee was and two RBIs in Monday’s 18-8 Michael Dempsey, 50, placed 1,034th in his division in three hours, third in a PR 5:09.91, Miranda six-inning triumph at Stadium by 44 minutes and 14 seconds and 60-year-old Kenneth Heisz was 235th in Schriver was fifth in a PR 5:13.75 the Sea. Cienna Henry Milton had his division in 3:52:35. Jeanne Tomcavage, 51, was 641st in her division and Sarah Bentley was eighth in three hits, two of them doubles, in 4:12:16, 44-year-old Jacqueline Pack was 1,456th in her division in 5:18.57. Brittany Darrow was sec- and two RBIs and Sasha Vanley 4:34:15 and James Flanigan, 68, was 384th in his division in 5:19:49. ond in the 800 in 2:23.96 and Elisa added one double, two singles and Desiree Linden braved the cold, wind and rain to become the first Kim was fifth in 2:26.48. Lilyan a run scored in the first game and American female to win the race in 33 years, completing the 26.2-mile Garside was seventh in the 400 in Malaysia Kelley and Talia Hunter course in 2:39:53 and Yuki Kawauchi of Japan was the men’s winner 59.46 and Erica Bagby was fourth each had two hits and one RBI in in 2:15:53. in the pole vault, clearing 10 feet. the second game.

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21st Century Woman: Karen Murphy O’Brien, the Good Ol' Boys and #MeToo

The women of Murphy O’Brien Photos courtesy of Karen Murphy O’Brien

By JOHN HARLOW ered she likes writing lyrics. Editor-in-Chief “We are embarking on a musical retreat to Nashville in early May to see aren Murphy O’Brien could have what we have. Something may be based been a classical pianist. Or a coun- on recent life events, such as the loss of Ktry music star. my sister [to cancer] and my parents. I Instead, The Highlands entrepreneur am sure there is a country song in there helped set the tone for the 21st century somewhere.” #MeToo movement, based on the nov- The first time around, she kept her- el idea of respecting and empowering self in guitar strings in the marketing women as if they are, like, human, back department at Hyatt: Her world changed in the distant 20th century. when she found herself with a one-way Murphy O’Brien, the third-biggest ticket heading to the Hyatt Regency on public relations/brand management Maui, where she found herself writing company in Los Angeles, is approach- the Hyatt on the Beach gossip column, ing its 30th anniversary in the same spirit and dealing with showbiz and media in which it was founded: by promoting types with a Rolodex of colorful de- women to take the lead and sort out all mands. the men’s problems. “I realized I liked making connec- Brand PR has often been regarded tions between people, and I loved the as a “woman’s job,” maybe because it hospitality business—never a dull mo- requires a forbearance, focus and inner ment. And then there was the beach … ” calm not encouraged in the louder gen- She set up her own shop in Los der, but even back in the day, Murphy Angeles with her husband-to-be, Brett O’Brien was exceptionally laden with O’Brien: She still runs the business while female talent. he works on high-tech offshoots such Today there are still only a handful as Flyer, an online subscription service of “token men” in the 50-strong team, for businesses to self-publish their own Brett O’Brien and Karen Murphy O’Brien whose core management had remained works. stable for quarter of a century, unriven She was aware she was part of some- One senior vice president relocated to away to the restroom and never return. women helping each other succeed in by lawsuits, personality clashes or tell- thing changing, even in the 1990s. Tampa for family reasons, another staffer “I never got trapped in a bedroom, business. all memoirs. Yet the rise of the woman-only (or works out of New York—mobile phones but in Vegas, always Vegas, there was the Murphy O’Brien staff take time off Year after year it wins accolades driven) business is shockingly recent, and the net keep connections seamless. hand on the knee under the table and the to volunteer with such groups—“there is from publications such as Los Angeles pioneered by boutique legal firms such “I remember driving out to the Es- call to my room seeking an invitation. a queue to take the nine-week training Business Journal as a good place to as Geller Law of Fairfax Virginia, where merelda in Desert Hot Springs, stopping “I turned down a contract with a de- course with Chrysalis, helping wom- work. partners can wrap schedules around fam- at every phone box to check in on clients: veloper who gave off that bad vibe. He en with tough histories find jobs. Our How does Murphy O’Brien set this ilies. No more answering “urgent” emails Now we are always connected. There is promised to be good, and we got on after women are part of something bigger than tone and still get the business done on during labor, they ruled. a danger there. I became addicted to an that.” themselves, and they love it.” behalf of clients, ranging from theater Was this a deliberate strategy for early flip phone, but then I lost it check- This was back in the era when Amer- There is, say observers, a joy in cele- chain Cinépolis (coming soon to a Caru- Murphy O’Brien? ing into the Golden Door [Spa] near ica was great the first time, maybe the brating the camaraderie of women. so development near you!) and Shutters “It was organic,” she explained. “We Escondido and then had to learn to live 1990s: She is hopeful that #MeToo is a And Murphy O’Brien is happy to be on the Beach, to the source of so much recruited men along the way, especial- without it. It was painful, never again.” permanent shift, “a collective sigh of re- a fairy godmother to, potentially, may- Friday night temptation that is The ly in the early days when we had less The Murphy O’Brien mantra is carv- lief that a new day is dawning.” be the first truly liberated generation of Cheesecake Factory? choice. Today it’s mostly women maybe ing time out from the working day: For The hospitality industry is changing, women in history. Some of it, inevitably, stems from because more women than men apply for her, like many of her staff, it’s yoga plus albeit without appointing many women her mobile past. our posts, maybe because it’s the nature trail running in Malibu. Cooking, con- to top jobs, and none of her staff would Karen Murphy was raised in Western of the public relations we are doing— necting with her kids, Christopher (mu- entertain a hotel mogul such as Steve Connecticut, moved to Florida (“against hospitality, luxury brands and downtown sical, like her) and Nicholas (a budding Wynn for a moment. my will”) when she was 11, graduated real estate development.” (Although that financial whiz), and, even, her husband. More importantly, Murphy O’Brien summa cum laude from Florida State’s is the dangerously similar to arguments She began corporate life when is part of an emerging self-sustaining Conservatory of Music and then realized, used to justify male dominance in, say, women in top jobs in hospitality made ecosystem of women’s organizations. with a sinking heart, she was facing a engineering.) headlines, when PR was run by ma- Staff donate time and money to lifetime of piano school. “We are a very nurturing environ- cho characters like Jim Mahoney, the Thorn and its patron, Demi Moore, “Teaching was not for me, but it pre- ment. From 10 to 3, you should be visi- cigar-chomping studio fixer known as which exposes child traffickers, and Vi- pared me for dealing with some of my ble in the office, but other times you can Crime Mahoney because he got away sionary Women, which raises money for clients,” she recalled in an interview with be working out or whatever you need to with … a lot. shelters and woman in the arts. the Palisadian-Post. do—so long as the clients are happy. It “He was very old school, hanging They have worked with Shine Glob- So, she fled to Texas—the Florida allows women to spend more time with with Bob Hope and Jack Nicholson, so I al, backing the extraordinary documen- of America—to become a country mu- their families and set their own priorities. was having dinner with Robert Wagner tary “The Eagle Huntress.” sic writer. “We always say if you join Murphy and Burt Lancaster. I learned what I did It is a meme spreading around the Where have all those songs gone? O’Brien, you are either married, going to not want to do.” world (hey, Saudi women are learning to “Strange that you should ask,” she get married or have a baby because we She laid down boundaries. drive now!) across to the recently formed shared. “I am working on them again find the space to allow that to happen.” Her trick, when the “Good Ol' Boys” Success Becomes Her group monthly with my mother-in-law, who has discov- Technology has helped, she said: got “frisky” (a ghastly term), was to slip meetings at Palisades Branch Library— The other Murphy O’Brien family Page 14 Palisadian-Post April 19, 2018

By SARAH SHMERLING Managing Editor

A tried and true Palisadian tradition, the 2018 Pacific Pal- isades Teen Talent Contest will bring no shortage of talent— from singers, to filmmakers, to musicians … this year’s show, as always, will have it all. For 58 years, the contest has highlighted some of the town’s best and brightest students, who are competing to win the hon- or of representing the Palisades for a year, as well as $1,000 and free food at Palisades Garden Café. Like what you see? Tickets are now available to attend the show, which will take place Wednesday, April 25, at Palisades Charter High School. (Continued on Page 15) Sponsored by

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Nikki Johnson Matthew Sarah Mousavi Singing Polovinchik Singing Piano

An avid horseback rider and actress, Pali High sophomore Matthew Polovinchik “I’ve been singing since I was 4 years old,” Nikki Johnson was born into a family of has a wide range of talents when it comes Sarah Mousavi told the Palisadian-Post. “I ranchers. Johnson has participated in 10 to playing piano. “I practice piano for hours sang the anthem at my elementary school, plays—starring in over half. She is an ac- every day, and most of the time it’s classical as well as participated in the musicals there.” tive participant in KIWINS, a Pali High com- but I am currently playing piano for the mu- Mousavi is now finishing up her senior year munity service group. The sophomore has sical ‘Footloose’ at Pali High,” he explained. at Pali High, where she participates in the completed community service projects, in- Polovinchik competes in piano competitions Youth & Gov program. In addition to sing- cluding making cards for kids in the hospi- and performs regularly, and loves listening ing, Mousavi has spent time volunteering at tal. This year, she donated nine inches of her to music by Baroque, Classical, Romantic food banks, the Special Olympics and home- hair during a hair drive. and early 20th century composers. less shelters.

Madyson Barnett Shaday Diaz Sydney Small Filmmaker Singing Singing

When Madyson Barnett, a freshman at In 12th grade at Pali High, Shaday Diaz Louisville High School, is not filmmaking, she has won two talent shows at school. Diaz Pali High sophomore Sydney Small has plays soccer and is a cheerleader. “I have a has traveled to England, China, Italy and Ti- been in 16 musicals since getting her start huge compassion for working with kids with juana, where Diaz visited and helped out at in kindergarten. When she’s not honing her special needs,” Barnett shared. Barnett is an orphanage. “I’ve sung to children who craft, Small can be seen working at The Yo- also a church leader, has spent 14 hours have been abused,” Diaz explained. Diaz is gurt Shoppe, or volunteering at Teen Line with her school’s food bank and crayfish re- also a member of the National Children’s or the OPCC in Santa Monica. At Pali High, moval projects, and is a former Paul Revere Choir, which requires a rehearsal every Sun- Small is an ambassador and involved in Charter Middle School club member. day for five hours. Youth and Gov. April 19, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 15

2018 Teen Talent Contestants (Continued from Page 14)

Elle Baker Jordan Taylor Singing Washington Schonbuch Singing Singing/Songwriter

Taylor Schonbuch has frequently been Elle Baker keeps a busy schedule, filled seen on the Pali High stage, most recently with playing soccer, singing, dancing, act- as Rusty in this spring’s “Footloose.” Dedi- ing, drawing and reading. Now in her fresh- cated to her craft, Schonbuch has been man year at Malibu High School, Baker has In 2017, Jordan Washington won the singing, taking private voice and piano les- been awarded Principal Honor Roll two se- state championship for speech and debate sons, writing original songs, and performing mesters in a row. She is a member of the for storytelling. Washington, now in ninth as often as possible. “During my pre-school National Charity League of Los Angeles grade at Pali High, was a member of a previ- class sing, the adults started laughing be- and also a teacher’s aid at Malibu Jewish ous school’s a cappella group for two years. cause one voice was belting every lyric to Center & Synagogue during Hebrew school In addition to track and field, Washington every song,” Schonbuch shared of her early each week. also does volunteer work through church. start. “That voice was mine.”

Kainoa Kanter Ariel Tan Alexandra Classical Piano Singing du Manoir Singing

Kainoa Kanter, who has played piano for Pali High junior Ariel Tan has been around eight years, studies at the Colburn Conser- the world, having traveled across the U.S. vatory in downtown Los Angeles. “I enjoy and the Philippines for both vacations and expressing myself through music,” Kanter mission trips, as well as to Staten Island and explained. The Pali High freshman received the Philippines as a disaster relief volunteer. Alexandra du Manoir uses her talent for High Honor Roll and CJSF status while at- In terms of talent, Tan perfects her craft by good, having sang at Westside Children’s tending Paul Revere Charter Middle School. taking voice, guitar and piano lessons. Last Choir. The ninth-grader at Harvard-West- Kanter has fulfilled community service hours summer, Tan enrolled at classes at Santa lake School is also a member of student through helping local seniors learn how to Monica College for voice and music theory. council and choir. Du Manoir took home the use technology. In sixth grade, Kanter or- When not busy, Tan said, “I love to go swim- Humanitas Award for over-achieving when ganized a group to help save sea turtles ming at the pool or beach, exploring LA, it comes to community service. She volun- in Costa Rica and raised enough money to hanging out with friends or family, and trying teers at the Westside Children’s Center adopt a green sea turtle. different types of food.” and has done work with Unicef.

Rebecca David Yamin Aaron Yamin Tizabgar Violin Piano Martial Arts

In her junior year at Pali High, Rebecca David Yamin, a sophomore at Pali High, Tizabgar is a member of the Academic De- plays violin every Tuesday for patients at Palisades-Y Youth and Government, cathlon team and DECA. Tizabgar is work- Cedar Sinai as a part of its musical therapy Mock Trial, co-president of Save a Child’s ing toward earning her second-degree black program. “I have played violin for 11 years Heart club … these are just some of the belt in June. Outside of practicing martial and absolutely enjoy brightening people’s extracurriculars Pali High freshman Aaron arts, Tizabgar has been learning to play gui- days with my playing,” Yamin shared. Yamin Yamin participates in. Yamin volunteers at tar and tutoring elementary school-aged received the Presidential Award at Paul Re- several locations around Los Angeles, in- students. “This summer I will be working as vere Charter Middle School for earning all cluding Cedar Sinai, Belmont House, the an- a counselor in training at sleepaway camp,” A’s, as well as receiving the principal’s and nual Palisades pumpkin patch and tree lot, she shared. honors awards at Pali High each year. and Feed My Starving Children. Page 16 Palisadian-Post April 19, 2018 Bedlam’s ‘Hamlet’: 49 Divided by Four Does Add Up

REEL PALI By JOHN HARLOW Editor-in-Chief

Palisades Connections here are have not only been a to Film and TV thousand great performances Tof “Hamlet” and a thousand books asking questions such as, “Is the Great Dane mad? Or faking it? And if so, why? Or, why not?” but also a thousand texts warning against cri- tiquing it in trivial or brief fashion. Having accepted that, here it goes. New York’s Bedlam compa- Sam Massaro, Aundria Brown and Aubie Merrylees ny arrived at The Broad Stage in Photos courtesy of C. King Photography Santa Monica with a reputation for economy and promptly proved forgive, why this production was the stage, slowing everything down it by casting four actors to play 49 a little gabbled and unclear in the and holding the moments that strike roles across three hours. first act. Which is odd, as Bedlam home. There was a quicksilver in- There were times when the has been touring this exhausting telligence and lean anger, as well as character switches were so fast, exhilarating production, teamed a palpable sense of loss and confu- glasses on and off again, it edged with George Bernard Shaw’s St. sion that drives this “Hamlet.” on farce. As did one or two of the Joan, for months. This was a bold challenge, not regional British-ish accents, need- And then, with some sweat, to fall back to a “reduced Shake- ed to distinguish between the spin- they found their pacing and the speare” to reflect the numbers, and ning array of characters. verse came through. yet the audience left having been But, for the most part, we kept “Hamlet” is endlessly mallea- challenged, amused, numbed, up. ble: Mark Rylance may be better scared and, ultimately, elevated. “Hamlet” is better known for known today for his Spielberg This “Hamlet” proved, once Documentary duo Photo courtesy of Deadline savage dour wit than belly-slapping movies and Shakespeare conspir- again, that the play is the thing. uproar, before it all ends badly— acy theories, but back in 1989, his And a final farewell note for contemporary tabloid headline: moody malice as the Prince of El- Calder Quartet, who play the last Spielberg Taking on Documentary “Death Count Mounts in Royal Re- sinore chilled, while a more recent date in their Beethoven cycle at venge Massacre”—but there were incarnation by Jude Law superheat- The Broad Stage on April 29. times this production scrambled off ed the air into a regal holocaust. The full concert program is Series Just Because He Can toward “Hamlet the Musical.” And, Lord knows what Janet McTeer Mozart: “String Quintet in G mi- for many, was better for all that. will bring to the role on Broadway nor, K.516” (with Paul Neubauer, By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA time in 2019. Unsurprisingly, this will not There were moments, such later this year. viola), Beethoven: “String Quartet Reporter “Getting to the root of the be Spielberg’s first ride on the as an early scene where Hamlet’s This “Hamlet,” however, No. 13, Op. 130” and Beethoven: human condition is something I documentary train, as he also murderous uncle Claudio appears more resembled the 2008 stage “String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130” teven Spielberg and docu- find not only fascinating, but ab- recently produced “Five Came to be channeling Jack Black, when vision, starring David Tennant, the (finale). mentary film director Alex solutely necessary in understand- Back,” a series about the wartime it was even fun. Scottish actor best known for “Dr. SGibney have been chosen by the ing who we are,” Spielberg said contributions of five prominent But “Hamlet” is probably the Who” and “Broadchurch.” Discovery Channel to executive in a statement to the Hollywood Hollywood film directors during greatest work of poetic tragedy in Lead Aubie Merrylees, who produce “Why We Hate,” a new Reporter. World War II. In 2016 Spielberg the English language, and actors even looked a bit like Tennant, has six-part series on why people feel Best known for his clas- produced “Finding Oscar,” a doc- bold enough to take it on know the luxury of nearly only playing hatred and how to overcome it. sic cinematic powerhouses like umentary about the Dos Erres they must reshape the verse to work the Dane, leaving his three com- Directed by Geeta Gandbhir “Lincoln” and most recently massacre in Guatemala. their vision. patriots, Sam Massaro, Aundria and Sam Pollard from “When “Ready Player One,” it will be In case we had any doubts on There is just so much text— Brown (switching between Ger- The Levees Broke: A Requi- interesting to not only learn about the range of the projects Spiel- 30,000 words, or two issues of the trude and Ophelia with dizzying em in Four Acts,” an Emmy our negative feelings, but to see berg can bring to life, this one’s Palisadian-Post, clearly a modest grace) and Kahili Garcia, to divide Award-winning documentary, the how Spielberg feels it should be just another check in the docu- comparison—to get through in up the rest of the world. new series is set to debut some- explained. mentary column. three hours. He has power of language and Which may explain, but not showed it by taking command of Four make a crowd

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By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA Murder Most Foul.” not actually having a murder in get lost in the plot and begin to un- does not disappoint as the final knows what it’s like to work in Reporter But the plot is just the guide- it—all while adjusting to last-min- derstand the character being por- act delivers on its promised train- community theater could have line for production, as the play ute changes. trayed, they were snapped back to wreck. At the hands of the skilled written this play,” Director Sherry rom the moment the lights itself dives deeper into the re- A community theater produc- reality as the “scene” was over and actors like Lauren Chapman, who Coon said in the play bill, show- came on at Pierson Playhouse, lationships forged between cast tion about a community theater realize that they were in a dream plays Violet, and Ria Erlich as Ag- ing her appreciation to her cast FTheatre Palisades’ latest produc- members and the various challeng- production sounds simple enough, within a dream. gie, the show perfectly fails with- that made it all come together and tion, “Play On!” by Rick Abbot es these productions face, all while but for the actors to successfully The first two acts walk you out leaving you with a feeling of committing to a show that every- and directed by Sherry Coon, was making you laugh hysterically. take themselves out of their very through the hilarious mistakes that disappointment. one will be talking about for a long a wild ride. When director Gerry, played real situation and bring these char- would be found in any rehearsal, Judging by the roars of laugh- time. Set in 1980, “Play On!” gives by Catherine Rahm, takes on the acters to life as well as the actors but leave the audience nervous and ter and applause, “Play On!” will a backstage perspective of a com- script written by an inexperienced did at Theatre Palisades is no easy hopeful for the final act, when the have a packed house until its final For more information or to munity theater cast rehearsing to playwright, she slowly discovers feat. play is supposed to come together. night on May 13. purchase tickets, visit theatrepal- put on a murder mystery play, “A the major holes in the story, like Just when the audience would The comedic rollercoaster “Only someone who really isades.com. WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Palisades Lutheran Church FICTITIOUS of the court is 1725 Main Street #102, Santa This business is conducted by an Individual CHURCHES Reverend Kenneth Davis, Pastor No. 201864549 Monica, CA 90401 The registrant commemnced to transact Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades Traditional Worship, 9:00 a.m. (Childcare) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be business under the ficticious name or names published at least once each week for four suc- Sunday Worship Services: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. STATEMENT listed above: 01/2018 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Sunday Morning Children & Youth Programs: ages 0-18 Contemporary Worship, 11:00 a.m. The following persons are doing business as: (Signed) Monica R. Iriarte, on the petition in the following newspaper of Wednesday Evening Children & Youth Programs: ages 3-18 Communion – 1st and 3rd Sundays PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL; 11601 general circulation, printed in this county: PAL- Monica R. Iriarte ISADIAN-POST. Weekly Small Groups and Service Opportunities 5th Sundays – 10:30am Combined Worship WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 101, LOS ANGE- Owner Preschool: Enroll now! (310) 459-3425 LES, CA 90025 Dated: April 2, 2018 This statement was filed with the County 701 Palisades Drive • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-6537 SHERRI R. CARTER www.calvarypalisades.org 15905 Sunset Blvd • 310-459-2358 • www.plc.cc PACIFIC UNION; 11601 WILSHIRE BLVD Executive Officer/Clerk Clerk of Los Angeles County on April 9, SUITE 101, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2018 2018. Twitter & Vimeo: calvarychurchpp St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church GIBSON INTERNATIONAL; 11601 NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Facebook & Instagram: calvarypalisades The Reverend Bruce A. Freeman, Rector FICTITIOUS STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 101, LOS ANGE- Community United Methodist Church The Reverend Christine Purcell, Associate Rector No. 2018081519 LES, CA 90025 FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Pastor Wayne B. Walters Sunday Services: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW This business is conducted by a Corporation Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m., Sunday School, Childcare 10:15 am Choral Eucharist STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- The registrant commemnced to transact busi- Weekly Children and Youth Programs for all ages and Children’s Education ness under the ficticious name or names listed The following persons are doing business as: MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT www.palisadesmethodist.org Nursery/Toddler Care available above: 01/2018 JOYFESTIVAL INDUSTRIES; 1418 14th DATE. The filing of this statement does not of Preschool — Enroll now: 310-454-4600 Weekday worship: Wednesdays, 10:00 am (Signed) Scott Lee Gibson, Street #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404 itself authorize the use in this state of a ficti- 1031 Bienveneda * Pacific Palisades * 310-454-1358 JOYFESTIVAL INDUSTRIES; 1112 Mon- 801 Via de la Paz • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-5529 Scott Lee Gibson tious business name in violation of the rights www.stmatthews.com President tana Ave. #370, Santa Monica, CA 90403 of another under federal, state or common Corpus Christi Catholic Church This statement was filed with the County Clerk AMY MICHELLE MUSCOPLAT; 1418 14th law (see Section 14400 et seq, Business Rev. Msgr. Liam Kidney, Pastor of Los Angeles County on March 15, 2018. Street #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404 and Professions Code). April 19, 26, May 3 and May 10, 2018 Fr. Dennis P. Mongrain, Associate Pastor SYNAGOGUES NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME This business is conducted by an Individual MASSES STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM The registrant commemnced to transact Chabad Jewish Community Campus FICTITIOUS Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF business under the ficticious name or names A Warm & Welcoming Community For All! No. 2018084435 Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass) THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS listed above: 01/2018 "Judaism Done Joyfully" FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE (Signed) AMY MICHELLE MUSCO- STATEMENT Holy Days, 8:00 a.m., 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of PLAT, The following persons are doing business as: Confessions every day at 5:00 pm. Rabbi and Rebbitzen Zushe and Zisi Cunin this statement does not of itself authorize the Amy Michelle Muscoplat PURE NAPKIN CALIFORNIA; 515 PALI- Sunday School, 9:30-10:30, ages 3-K Rabbi and Rebbitzen Eli and Elka Baitelman use in this state of a fictitious business name in Owner SADES DRIVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA Elementary Religious Education, Mon. 3:30-5:00 p.m. violation of the rights of another under federal, This statement was filed with the County 90272 Adult Religious Education, RCIA, Tues. 7:15-9:00 p.m. There are services and programs daily for community state or common law (see Section 14400 et Clerk of Los Angeles County on April 4, PURE NAPKIN CALIFORNIA; PO BOX 1791, 15100 Sunset Blvd. • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-1328 members of all ages. seq, Business and Professions Code). 2018. Please visit www.chabadpalisades.com for our PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 Visit us at: corpuschristichurch.com March 29, April 5, 12 and 19, 2018 NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME services & upcoming events. STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS EDKO TRADE, INC.; 515 PALISADES DRIVE, Palisadian-Post PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 17315 Sunset Blvd | 310-454-7783 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW This business is conducted by a Corporation Fr. John Tomasi, Rector COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The registrant commemnced to transact busi- 4145 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 www.chabadpalisades.com Case No. SS027515 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT ness under the ficticious name or names listed Friday: Vespers 6 p.m. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR above: 01/2018 Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist CHANGE OF NAME DATE. The filing of this statement does not of Saturday: Matins 7:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: itself authorize the use in this state of a ficti- (Signed) Attila Kondorosi, Vigil 5 p.m. Congregation of Pacific Palisades Jesse Samuel Ehrlich filed a petition with this tious business name in violation of the rights Attila Kondorosi Sunday: Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. An inclusive, spiritual Jewish Community court for a decree changing name as follows: of another under federal, state or common President For a complete listing of services see: Rabbi Amy Bernstein • Rabbi Nick Renner • Present Name: Jesse Samuel Ehrlich This statement was filed with the County Clerk law (see Section 14400 et seq, Business www.joyofallwhosorrow.org Cantor Chayim Frenkel Proposed Name: Jesse Samuel Chupack of Los Angeles County on April 6, 2018. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons inter- and Professions Code). 310-391-9911 Friday Night Shabbat Services: 7:00 PM ested in this matter appear before this court April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2018 NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Saturday Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services: at the hearing indicated below to show cause, STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM Palisades Presbyterian Church 10:00 AM/4:30 PM if any, why the petition for change of name THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF Reverend Dr. Steven R. Smith, Transitional Pastor should not be granted. Any person objecting Early Childhood Center: 424-214-7482 FICTITIOUS THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Reverend Grace Park, Associate Pastor Jewish Experience Center: 310-459-1569 to the name change described above must file No. 2018086154 a written objection that includes the reasons BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Pastor Hayden Roush, Youth and Children For a complete calendar please visit: www.ourKI.org FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of for the objection at least two court days before 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service 16019 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 the matter is scheduled to be heard and must STATEMENT this statement does not of itself authorize the (Sunday School and Child Care at Worship Service) 310-459-2328 appear at the hearing to show cause why the The following persons are doing business as: use in this state of a fictitious business name in Preschool - Enroll now at 310-454-0737 petition should not be granted. If no written ENGLISH WITH MONICA; 17112 BALTAR violation of the rights of another under federal, objection is timely filed, the court may grant For complete information and upcoming events see: the petition without a hearing. STREET, LAKE BALBOA, CA 91406 state or common law (see Section 14400 et www.palipres.org Palisadian-Post NOTICE OF HEARING Monica R. Iriarte; 17112 BALTAR seq, Business and Professions Code). 15821 Sunset Blvd. 310-454-0366 Date: June 1, 2018, 8:30 a.m. The address STREET, LAKE BALBOA, CA 91406 April 19, 26, May 3 and May 10, 2018 (310) 454-1321 § www.PaliPost.com April 19, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 19

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By MADELINE GLENN I couldn’t force myself up. I opened my with the nurse. She told me I was just Special to the Palisadian-Post eyes to see other kids waving to each nervous and had a “freak attack.” Ev- other and smiling, bubbles rising from eryone else just thought I was being The following piece is an excerpt their nostrils to the surface of the water. dramatic for attention. from the Paul Revere Charter Middle It was at this time, I knew, my air If only I had told somebody that the School Anthology, published in 2017. tank was definitely not on. Every breath scuba expert hadn’t turned on my air I took was another bullet that hit me tank. My scary experience may have felt the cold air brushing against my right in the chest. When I finally popped made me even more terrified to scuba skin and the smell of chlorine filled up from the pool, I immediately threw dive, but it taught me to stand up for Imy nose. It was a Thursday in June off my goggles and undid the buckles myself and how I feel, especially when of 2015. I was 11 years old, and to- on the vest that squeezed my torso. it helps me stay safe. day was the day I would face my fear My eyes began to tear up and my of scuba diving. My sleepaway camp mouth breathed a breathless song of had brought in a scuba expert to teach weakness. I jumped out of the pool, all us how to scuba dive in the swimming of the other kids watching, the counsel- pool. ors in awe, and I sprinted as fast as pos- I slid into the cold water and the sible to the grassy, shaded area where scuba expert followed. Through my my sister, Emily, was lying on her tow- goggles, I watched him swim behind el. the other campers to turn on their air I ignored the lifeguards yelling at tanks. After turning on the other camp- me from across the pool. My heart was ers’ tanks, he said it was time to try beating as if lightning had struck my breathing underwater with the snorkel. body and set me on fire. I had been wondering why he never “Maddie? What’s wrong? Mad- came around to turn on my air tank, so I die!” Emily’s words were blurry and I assumed that it was already on. couldn’t hear her well, but it was pretty I dunked myself underneath the wa- obvious that she could see my pain. ter and immediately felt my chest ex- “Can’t … breathe … air … help … plode like an atomic bomb, and though please … ” She nodded, and the next I was only about a foot under the water, thing I knew, I was sitting on a bench Madeline Glenn Photo courtesy of Dana Glenn

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