Madeo Sued by Palisades Village

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The Vietinas’ countersuit further claims they learned that Madeo Sued by Palisades Village Caruso would “authorize and Caruso Files Lawsuit Against First Confirmed Restaurant in the Development lease to three ‘Italian’ restaurants” in the project after their ex- By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA clusive promise had been made. Reporter One month prior to Caruso’s initial lawsuit, Porta Via—the ver the past year, announce- esteemed Italian restaurant now ments of new businesses open at the Village—was an- Ocoming to developer Rick Caru- nounced while Madeo was still so’s Palisades Village project being advertised, but it remains were the talk of the town. The unclear if Porta Via was one of first major culinary announce- the restaurants being referred to. ment went to restaurateurs Gianni The Vietinas state they were and Nicola Vietina who were cre- informed that such a patio would ating “FdeiM by Madeo,” an Ital- not be compliant with city code ian concept restaurant—a spinoff and therefore not possible. When from their famous Madeo restau- Caruso “orally promised” the two rant in Beverly Hills. co-owners that they would be When a June 7 press release able to walk away if they were announced the arrival of Hank’s unhappy with no longer having by Blue Ribbon Restaurants, the garden room, they took him Caruso suddenly referred to the up on the offer and left the proj- name as “Al Forte by Madeo” ect, according to the documents, without explanation, but an ob- only to be sued by Caruso shortly vious confirmation that the Viet- after. inas’ concept was still coming to Gianni Vietina and his at- the Palisades. torney, Joshua Kaplan, did not The Al Forte name would not respond to multiple requests for be mentioned or seen again until comment on this story. an investigation by the Palisadi- “While we are not able to an-Post uncovered a legal battle Palisades Village Photo by Christian Monterrosa comment on pending litigation, between Caruso’s Palisades Vil- we are disappointed that Madeo lage and the Vietinas’ compa- complaint filed by Caruso said. and reneged on an agreement will not be part of the project,” ny, Mare Mare LLC, with both “Madeo has fabricated ex- that the restaurant would have said a spokesperson for Caruso parties accusing each other of cuses for its refusal to honor its a street-level patio or fully en- when asked about the allegations. breaching their contract. commitments under the lease closed “winter garden room,” and “In keeping with our promise to Documents obtained by the agreement. There is no basis for instead was given a location “be- the community, we will continue Post suggest Caruso filed a - le Madeo’s attempt to rescind the low street grade and not flat ele- to bring exceptional offerings to gal suit against the Vietinas for lease agreement.” vation equal with the street.” Palisades Village.” Photo courtesy of Barbara Westlund breach of contract and breach of On Sept. 4, the Vietinas filed City planning documents and Other tenants announced by guaranty on June 22—just two a lawsuit of their own, with alle- a copy of the lease agreement be- Caruso that later disappeared The Palisadian-Post’s fifth annual Creep Your Crypt contest weeks after the final public men- gations of fraud and unfair busi- tween the two parties, obtained by from public advertisements in- continues to accept nominations and entries for a chance to win tion of Madeo. ness practice. the Post, confirm a written clause clude pet accessory store Max- hundreds of dollars in prizes from local businesses. Prizes will be “[Palisades Village] brings According to their cross-com- promising the exclusive rights to Bone, men’s suit shop Miller’s awarded in three categories: Creepiest Crypt, Best Theme and DIY/ this lawsuit because Madeo has plaint, Caruso had broken a being the sole Italian restaurant, Oath and Marysia, a swimsuit Originality. For more information or to enter, visit palipost.com/ attempted to repudiate and re- written promise that the Madeo as well as blueprints showing a retailer. creep-your-crypt-contest-2018. Check out next week’s cover of Pali fused to honor its obligations concept would be the exclusive planned outdoor patio with prime Permit records reviewed by Life to see this year’s entries! under the lease agreement,” the Italian restaurant of the project, placement on Sunset Boulevard. (Continued on Page 3)

Located at the back of the not yet open in Palisades Vil- Serena & Lily, Vince Welcome First Customers store is the Serena & Lily design lage include the Bay Theatre shop, which allows Palisadians to by Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, Nine Remaining Tenants to Open Soon in Palisades Village customize their purchase—with Brunello Cucinelli, Bonjour Fête, a wall with over 300 swatches Alo Yoga, Cynthia Rowley, City By SARAH SHMERLING This is the fifth Vince retail Vince in its most authentic form,” available to look through. National Bank, Tocaya Organica, Editor-in-Chief store to open this year, but the first Creative Director Caroline Bel- Confirmed tenants that are Faherty and Tamara Mellon. Los Angeles-area store to “fully humeur said. “Juxtaposing natu- wo more stores have opened represent the brand’s California ral elements of wood, stone and in Palisades Village: Vince on roots in terms of design and pre- water against the rich fabrics and TSaturday, Oct. 6, followed by Ser- sentation,” according to a press textiles of the collection, we’re ena & Lily on Friday, Oct. 12. release. able to convey a sense of uncom- PPCC Area “Over the past several months The brand offers a line of plicated California luxury.” we have made excellent progress clothing for men and women, Serena & Lily—located up A look inside Vince Alternates Elected in advancing our direct-to-con- including shoes, sweaters, shirts the street from Vince on Swarth- Photo courtesy of Vince sumer channels by concentrating dresses, pants, jackets, outerwear more—opened its ninth brick- efforts on store openings in target and more. and-mortar shop on Friday, Oct. week delay in the store’s grand markets,” Vince Chief Executive The Palisades Village space 12. The California-style home opening. Officer Brendan Hoffman said in features a neutral color palette decor shop will feature items cu- Throughout the shop, custom- a statement. “Our Palisades Vil- and architectural details, which rated with the Palisadian home in ers will find items that range from lage store will allow us to further the brand included in hopes of mind. beds to tables to chairs and more. serve our existing Los Angeles inviting visitors to experience the Each of Serena & Lily’s shops “The walls will display a ro- customers in a uniquely Califor- “warmth and simplicity of the are unique to the area they serve. tating gallery of one-of-a-kind nia setting, offering them the op- California coastal lifestyle.” The Palisades Village iteration is works from an ever-evolving art portunity to interact and engage “Our goal in designing the designed to welcome in natural collection,” a brand representative with the brand in new and excit- Palisades Village store was to cre- light—with large windows that told the Palisadian-Post ahead of ing ways.” ate an environment that represents the installation of caused a one- the store opening.

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By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA elected Alan Goldsmith. Card, Reporter who was also on the election committee, will now serve on he Pacific Palisades Commu- the bylaws committee with new nity Council appointed first guidelines expected to be imple- Tand second alternate represen- mented soon. tatives for each area in the Pali- Adding to her two-year term, sades on Thursday, Oct 11. Alter- Marilyn Wexler, also the presi- nates will serve in the absence of dent of the Santa Monica Canyon that area’s representative. Civic Association, will be second Notable community mem- alternate for Area 7, behind Steve bers include Palisadian Melanie Boyers and Cathy Russell. Bouer who will represent The First and second alternates Highlands, a neighborhood lead- for each area include: Doug Mc- ing the fight against improper Cormick and Kelly Comras (Area land use and at the forefront of 1), Melanie Bouer and Bruce the fight to stop an incoming el- Schwartz (Area 2), Danielle dercare facility. She is focused on Samulon and Howard Robinson issues like “large-scale develop- (Area 3), Steve Lantz and Jan Os- ment, increased crime and traf- tendorf (Area 4), Robin Meyers fic congestion, and protection of and Robert Glassman (Area 5), coastal resources and parks,” ac- David Peterson and Jason Sklar cording to her profile description. (Area 6), Cathy Russell and Mar- Moving from his post as ilyn Wexler (Area 7), Andrew American Legion Representa- Wolfberg and Niloo Kia (Area 8), tive, David Card will serve as and David Card and Mary Muel- Swatches on display in the Serena & Lily Palisades Village store Photo courtesy of Serena & Lily at-large alternate behind recently ler (At-Large). Page 2 Palisadian-Post October 18, 2018 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post

Picking a good one! Photo by Rich Schmitt. #palipost #pacificpalisades Out of the Past July 16, 1970 2¢ Watering day finds members of Pacific Palisades Garden Club gathering on Via De La Paz at 2¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth 7:30 p.m. for a biweekly drink of water to new Palm trees along the Via and on Antioch and Got something to say? Call La Cruz Streets. Mrs. A.F (Pete) Ahrens, Mrs. William Garland and Fred Eginton. Gardeners (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ utilize spigots along the way to accomplish their job. palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.

Farmers Market The Pali High location is unsafe. Market parking at Pali is great for seniors. Meanwhile, families with small children are forced to @laurasbrownies run a dangerous gauntlet, cross- Yay for pumpkin season!❤ ing Bowdoin at an unmarked confluence of blind curve, @melaniebarrows Love! fenced median and two busy driveways, while treading between scores of impatient cars. GUEST EDITORIAL AGJG ‘Steadfast’ In the new Palisades Village, I moved to the charming ocean-side community of Pacific Palisades above the Alo store, one door in 1990 following Palisadian native David Boyle, my law school sweet- down from Monument, there heart. I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and two years ago, we bought a are gold letters prominently dis- house there where I spend time helping out my family. I consider myself played on the roof: AGJG. Does extremely fortunate to be able to travel between my hometown and family anyone know the significance of in the South, and my husband and home in this wonderful community. As an environmental attorney focused on protecting the ocean, the these letters? Palisades is really special to me, as it is to everyone who calls this magical (Editor’s note: The letters are place home. for Rick Caruso’s children: Alex, I arrived back here after about six weeks in Nashville—just after the Greg, Justin and Gianna.) grand opening of Caruso’s Palisades Village. On the first weekend after the opening, I wandered about, stunned like Dorothy when she wakes up in Oz. Plants Palisades Village is truly like a beach town version of The Emerald Thanks for the informative ar- City. As a person who really walks to the village everyday, likes to shop ticle by landscaper Zeder. Hard and dine locally, and appreciates community, I could not be more pleased. But my delight took a downturn when I encountered “Steadfast”—the to remember plant’s specifics. giant statue of a man with hand on heart saluting the flag across the street. Do you know where a person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. How’s about a marker or sign The plate at the feet of the “Steadfast” man provides an interpretation for next to them telling their name the viewer of the sculpture telling us how we should feel about the statue & similar description/facts? and about our country. They’d be educational and add “This imposing nine-foot, 800-pound bronze statue by sculptor Jim another dimension to the village Rennart has been named ‘Steadfast’ and represents immovable and constant love for our country. It is a feeling that defines us as Americans. It experience. is American Patriotism and it is put forth in the Declaration of Indepen- dence.” Homes The plate continues with a misquoting of The Declaration of Indepen- dence’s famous words about “all men are created equal,” which merges While we should celebrate Pali- into these words: “We must always be steadfast in our love for the law, sades Village, here’s something liberty, the common good and our country.” Finally, the statue is described we should not celebrate: Paige again: “A citizen patriot saluting the dream and promise that is still Amer- Laurie of Vintage Grocers, ica.” quoted in the Pali-Post as say- I love America, and as most people whose ancestors came here to escape oppression and hunger and certain death, I am grateful that my ing “So many of our seasonal children were able to grow up safely and with the rights not only enumer- Malibu guests have their full- ated when we declared our independence from Britain, but as set forth in time homes in the Palisades and our Constitution and the amendments to that document. My children had Brentwood areas.” Seriously? an idyllic childhood here in Pacific Palisades while their ancestors had to escape from starvation and executions based on religion. But as a Southerner born during the Civil Rights Movement in which Weather my parents were active, I know the power that statues have. Most of the It’s always an exciting week Confederate statues in the South were put up during the Jim Crow years when we have real weather! to remind the formerly enslaved African Americans that they were not considered equal. Some of those statues are now coming down. Now if it could just cool off so In a time when America is undergoing powerful cultural and politi- fall could really begin. cal upheaval at home with sexual and racial equality and immigration as flashpoints for defining who we are as a nation, I believe “Steadfast” is poorly chosen. Samples “Steadfast” implies the kind of loyalty that does not admit wrongs, Is it just me or does it surprise that does not change and grow. Blind patriotism is not healthy. America is others that people go to See’s not a fascist state, but a democracy in progress. When “all men are created only to get a free sample choco- equal” was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, people with dark skin and women late and not actually to buy any- were not included in that sentiment. Today, when even Nike realizes that taking a knee during the National thing? In my decades of buying Palisadian twins Sophia and Nicholas Arvin visited the Roman Baths at Bath, England, which were opened about 2,000 years ago. Anthem is a valid form of protest for America’s current wrongs—or at least See’s candy for birthdays, anni- The two, who completed their sophomore year at Palisades Charter High School in June, have a passion for European history, so the versaries, holidays, and just be- Nike chooses to capitalize on the heartfelt protest of so many—I wonder trip was to key locations that were discussed in their AP European History class. why a commercial center like Palisades Village would force the other cause I like scotchmallows and opinion, that steadfastly saluting the flag is the ideal way to be American. Want to see your photo in the Post? Take your Palisadian-Post on your next trip dark California brittle, I have And the emphasis on this statue as a “citizen patriot” makes it feel like (near or far) and email a photo to [email protected]. witnessed this probably fewer the anti-Statue of Liberty. Instead of a woman welcoming those coming for a better life, here we have a giant American citizen stating that we are than five times in a variety of defined here by “immovable and constant love for our country.” stores throughout Southern Cal- What if our country is doing something wrong? Like keeping thou- Palisadian-Post ifornia. But Saturday afternoon, sands of children warehoused away from their parents who are trying to Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post while I spent at most 10-15 min- 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 bring their families to safety? utes in the store, no fewer than But Palisades Village is more than a commercial center. It is part of Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com our home here and should represent us all in this community and be wel- Sarah Shmerling Gina Kernan four adults and one child did just coming. Many of us are working hard to make sure that America lives up Editor-in-Chief Managing Director that. I’m not even including the to its promise, and steadfast flag saluting is not getting us there. [email protected] [email protected] adult with multiple children who A real love of the ideals expressed at our founding includes question- EDITORIAL ADVERTISING all got samples and then pur- ing and demanding that our representatives in government don’t abandon Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor [email protected] Nilanti Narain, Account Executive [email protected] chased a single piece of choco- our ideals. A better choice for welcoming both Palisadians and people Christian Monterrosa, Reporter [email protected] Lena Ford, Account Executive [email protected] Trilby Beresford, Reporter [email protected] Lia Asher, Account Executive [email protected] late and one lollipop. At this rate, from around the world who visit us would have been a message of peace Michael Aushenker, Contributing Writer from the founders of our town as the naming of “Via De La Paz” was Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer [email protected] I wouldn’t be surprised if See’s meant to invoke. closed this location and Palisa- Or the statue could reference the earlier historical significance of this GRAPHICS ADMINISTRATION dians won’t be able to blame the area, like a tribute to the original owner of this tract of land from the Michael Dijamco, Graphics Director [email protected] Maha Durghalli, Receptionist/Classified Ads [email protected] parking situation, outdoor music Marquez family or the Chumash who once lived here. Carolyn Morrison, Executive Assistant [email protected] or high prices for the loss. It’s hard to think of one statue that would be best, but many would agree that what the world needs now is peace, love and understanding, 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 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 not more steadfast saluting of the flag. 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 Compliments Lisa Kaas Boyle, Esq County of Los Angeles, Case No. SMC 6022. 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. 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corroborated in the agreement, PALISADES Neighborhood News Madeo although there is no mention of (Continued from Page 1) being at “street grade level.” Palisades Village The below grade level area the Post suggest Max-Bone was planned to be Madeo’s patio is Porta Via Palisades to Host Fundraiser granted its building permits in now occupied with plants and July, but withdrew a month later. flowers of the gardening staff, Porta Via Palisades will host a fundraising breakfast to help At least one tenant who hidden by tall hedges. raise money for a landscaping project at Los Angeles Fire Depart- signed a pre-lease agreement, but With a preliminary court ment Station 69 on Nov. 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. ¢ later decided not to go forward hearing scheduled for Dec. 18, Porta Via will serve an array of breakfast items, including Grand with the project was forced to Caruso has since moved on with Marnier French Toast, Porta Via Scramble and more—one day be- pay a buyout fee to avoid legal the project, and leased the space fore the restaurant begins serving weekend brunch to the public. retribution, according to sources to Tocaya Organica, a “modern Firefighters from Station 69 will be on hand to cook pancakes involved in the process. organic Mexican” food chain set for guests, and guests will have a chance to get behind the wheel of The 31-page rental agreement to open soon. a fire truck, pose for pictures with firefighters and meet Sparky the and guaranty of lease agreement, “The plan has always been firefighting dog. obtained by the Post, gives a rare to find best-in-class retailers and The cost is a tax-deductible donation of $100 per person or view into what business owners restaurateurs and do something $250 for a family of four. Reservations can be made at supportlafd. agreed on to be a part of Caruso’s Blueprints of Madeo Photo courtesy of City Planning Department unique,” said Caruso in an article org/fire-station-69-pancake-breakfast-brunch-fundraiser. $200 million vision and show de- by the Hollywood Reporter, a day —SARAH SHMERLING tails that have not been previous- Sunset. If the opening date was octopus empanadas, “tagliatelle after Madeo was announced. “We ly reported. delayed, Madeo would pay over al cinghiale with wild boar,” and have a whole bunch of retailers Santa Monica Canyon The 4,000-square-foot $44,000 for every month it didn’t a deboned rabbit baked in a wood that would love to be in the proj- restaurant by Madeo was priced open, the agreement said. burning oven. ect, that want their typical-sized Attempted Armed Invasion at $29,880 a month for the first Madeo’s menu would bring Notably, the Vietinas’ claim format and their typical store, and five years, including a map show- classic Italian dishes to accom- of being promised to be the sole we tell them, ‘We love you, but The Palisadian-Post previously reported that a burglary took ing they were planned to be on pany the not so traditional, like Italian restaurant appears to be that is not what this is about.’” place at a residence in Santa Monica Canyon on Oct. 6, where $12,000 worth of property was stolen. The intruder was caught on validation policy were among the In order to encourage Pali- security cameras and identified as a 20-something, African-Amer- concerns shared in the original sades Village visitors to not park ican male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and pink sneakers. Caruso Responds letter. outside of the structure, Caru- A second incident occurred on Oct. 11 at a home on La Mesa “As you are aware, as soon so expanded validation from 30 Drive, less than two miles from the aforementioned burglary. Don- as we received reports of tenants’ minutes to one hour—whether or ning his pink shoes, this same man was captured on outdoor secu- employees parking on surround- not a purchase is made. Anyone rity footage—this time wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and in to PPCC Parking ing residential streets, we called who spends $250 on the property possession of a handgun. The homeowner filed a police report. our tenants, reminding them of will receive free parking for the —TRILBY BERESFORD their lease obligation to provide day. Concerns parking in our garage for our em- The Caruso team completed El Medio Bluffs ployees—free of charge to the a comprehensive test of valida- By SARAH SHMERLING cussions to resolve them,” Gazza- employees,” Gazzano wrote. “We tion cards, which were reported Pali High Bus Schedules Change, Again Editor-in-Chief no explained in the letter that has also followed that up last week to not be accepting cards from Palisades Charter High School has again changed their bus since been shared on social me- with formal letters to our tenants.” Vintage Grocers, and deemed schedule amid a recent cut back in bus ridership. After a significant hree days after the Pacific Pal- dia as well as the PPCC website. Gazzano referred to over 10 them working. number of students stopped riding the bus due to an increase in Tisades Community Council “Whenever a vibrant new place signs that were placed by Caru- “However we will continue pricing, consolidation efforts and schedule rearranging has caused Executive Committee sent a letter like Palisades Village opens, so around the Alphabet Streets, to test, to make sure any glitch- confusion and frustration by students and parents. to Rick Caruso, posing questions there are bound to be operational warning employees not to park in es in the system have been re- “This new schedule will hopefully be in effect from here on out, about Palisades Village parking, considerations like those you’ve the area. solved,” Gazzano explained, con- but additional changes in the future are possible,” said the school in Vice President of Development shared.” “Beginning this week, we cluding with the fact that Caruso a post on social media. Michael Gazzano sent a two-page Employees parking in neigh- will enforce that requirement by agreed that the validation system New schedules can be found at palihigh.org response, dated Oct. 9. boring streets, tenant employees formally documenting any tenants was confusing and that the team —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA “We are aware of the issues claiming that they are required to that are not complying with their was working to provide a clear- you raised, and please be assured pay all or a significant portion of leasehold requirement via default er explanation that was due to be Pacific Palisades that we have been in constant dis- the “per stall” fee and an unclear notice,” Gazzano continued. finalized at the end of last week. Nominations Continue to be Sought Halloween Window Painting Contest Begins Pacific Palisades Community Council is currently accepting nominations from the community for the 2018 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards. Nominations must be received by 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Honorees will be announced at the PPCC meeting on Nov. 8, and awards will be presented at the annual gala on Dec. 13. For information on awards eligibility and nomination submis- sion requirements, visit pacpalicc.org. —SARAH SHMERLING Will Rogers Allied Artists to Host Exhibit Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore will host the eighth annual Will Rogers Art Exhibit and Sale on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road. This year’s event will feature 15 local fine artists whose work will be on display in an exhibit and for sale. The pieces feature original, representational landscape paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains and local beaches, with the idea of promoting appreci- ation for the Palisades’ local environment and to support conser- vation and maintenance in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and local parks. —SARAH SHMERLING The Village PPCL to Meet Oct. 22 The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet on Monday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Palisades Community United Meth- odist Church in Tauxe Hall. Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer On the agenda is new business, including 725 Almar, 1126 Monument and 510 Lombard, and old business, 814 and 1106 Hart- By SARAH SHMERLING Pacific Palisades Chamber of Com- zell, 583 and 577 Radcliffe, 822 Galloway, and 950 Fiske. Editor-in-Chief merce—PPWC has since taken over, —SARAH SHMERLING keeping the tradition going. nother favorite Halloween-time Applications can be picked up at tradition in Pacific Palisades: the Chamber office, located at 15330 Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: APainting for the Pacific Palisades Antioch Street, or downloaded from October 16, 1969 Woman’s Club annual Halloween the PPWC website: theppwc.org. Window Painting contest will begin Each project must be complet- Actress June Lockhart on Saturday, Oct. 20. ed by Wednesday, Oct. 24. Winners All windows in The Village will be announced on Wednesday, Leads Burglar-Routers area—with owner permission—are Oct. 31. eligible to be painted with this year’s There will be one winner per Never underestimate the power of women. theme: “Ghosts and Goblins.” age group—kindergarten and 5, Led by television actress June Lockhart, three of them have PPWC members will judge the grades 1-2, grades 3-4, and grade risen to the occasion in recent days and send would-be burglars windows based on four criteria: 5—and all participants will receive scurrying from prospective Pacific Palisades targets. originality, artistic ability, neatness a certificate. Mixed age groups will City police reported that an unknown suspect pried the rear and theme. Participants must use compete with the age group of the sliding door of Miss Lockhart’s apartment on Sunset Boule- washable tempera paint only, and eldest child. vard at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday. After opening and closing clean their windows by Nov. 3. the door, and awakening the star, the intruder departed imme- With an over 50-year history, For more information, visit diately without any loot. the contest was first started by the theppwc.org.

Selling your car. Simplified visit www.tradeinsolutions.com or call (310) 473-2277 to schedule today Make An Get A Collect a Appointment Quote Check Page 4 Palisadian-Post October 18, 2018 Police Officers Briefed By THU 10 a.m. Tai Chi for all ages with Elliot Barden. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 18 Latimer Road. 10 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. OCT Homelessness Task Force Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. 4 p.m. Teen Council. Teens ages 14 to 18 are invited to earn community service hours and get involved in the Save the Waves project. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive.

FRI 9:45 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Seated yoga and breathwork. 19 $15 suggested donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. 2 p.m. Palisades Beautiful monthly meeting, open to residents and businesspeople who OCT want to fix up places in the community. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. 8 p.m. We Banjo 3. A performance by the Irish Quartet. arts.pepperdine.edu. Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy.

SAT 2 p.m. “Pre-Hispanic Cuisine: Inca, Maya, Aztec and the American Southwest.” 20 Presented by the Culinary Historians of Southern California with Linda Civitello. Palisades OCT Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. 8 p.m. Street Food Cinema hosts a screening of “Shaun of the Dead.” stfoodcinema.com.

Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road. Photos courtesy of Sharon Kilbride

MON 6 p.m. General Meeting of Pacific Palisades Art Association, featuring a portrait drawing By TRILBY BERESFORD 22 demonstration by Renee Argawal. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. Reporter 7 p.m. Informational Meeting for parents of prospective new scouts who are interested in OCT joining Troop 223. troop-223.org. St. Mathew’s, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. n the morning of Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Pacific Palisades Civic Leaguemeeting. Pacific Palisades Community United OOct. 16, the LAPD Divisional Methodist Church - Tauxe Hall, 801 Via De La Paz. Orientation for new officers took place at the Will Rogers State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. TUES 8:30 a.m. Community Yoga Class with Alison Burmeister. $15. Pacific Palisades With homelessness being a Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. critical issue in Pacific Palisades, 23 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi for seniors with Elliot Barden. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, their tasks often include approach- OCT 601 Latimer Road. ing encampments and offering first started patrolling the beach she accepted help. WED services provided by the Pacific and bluffs, there was a lot of land Sherman added that work- Palisades Task Force on Home- to cover and he had to learn how to ing with LAPD has been very 24 6:30 p.m. “Struck.” Palisadians Douglas and Susan Segal will speak about Douglas’ lessness. speak with homeless individuals effective. Since her journey with Many PPTFH representatives in an effective way—a skill made OCT memoir detailing Susan’s accident. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. PPTFH began, she has witnessed attended the orientation and intro- possible, in part, by the PPTFH. numerous kind gestures that go a THUR duced their active roles in com- Redican then identified the long way, such as police officers munity outreach, including key challenges he has faced when directing homeless individuals to 7 p.m. Country Bazaar. Featuring handmade gifts, quilts, silent auction, plants, food and members Doug McCormick, Sha- conversing with homeless popu- the public showers and speaking to 25 more. $5 admission, $15 lunch. 310-454-5529. Pacific Palisades Community United OCT ron Kilbride and Glanda Sherman. lations. them in a respectful and produc- Methodist Church, 801 Via De La Paz. LAPD Officer John “Rusty” “There are some homeless tive way. Redican addressed the group and folks who have no desire to get off The reduction of people living WANT TO MAKE An Announcement? — clarified that police officers “need the streets,” he said, adding that on the streets, along with the pos- Post your events at palipost.com/submit-your-event. to be present” to deal with the others require repeated visits. He itive strategies employed by law wide scope of individuals who re- gave the example of a woman he enforcement, are direct results of side in the community. When he talked to “60 or 70 times” before PPTFH and LAPD collaboration.

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The IRA and the 401(k) Review: Thunderous Beethoven Comparing Their Features, Merits and Demerits Opens Music Guild Concert By PABLO CORÁ running in a field or meadow on a By PAUL TAGHIBAGI Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)- a 401(k). The typical 401(k) offers Special to the Palisadian-Post summer day. Special to the Palisadian-Post s allow you to withdraw a sum only about 20 investment options, We are told in the orchestra’s equivalent to your account contri- and you have no control over what ast Friday, a rare October bio that many of its members have ow do you save for retire- butions at any time without taxes investments are chosen. With an thunderstorm brought add- been a part of the group for 15 or ment? Two options probably or penalties, but early distributions IRA, you have a vast range of po- Led drama to an already dramatic 20 years and it shows; there was Hcome to mind right away: the IRA of the account earnings are taxable tential investment choices. program as St. Matthew’s Music great camaraderie and mutual and the 401(k). Both offer you rel- and may also be hit with the 10 You can contribute to a Guild opened its 34th season of affection evident in the way the atively easy ways to build a retire- percent early withdrawal penalty. 401(k) no matter how much you concerts in Pacific Palisades with various sections of the orches- ment fund. You must make annual with- earn. Your income may limit your a “Beethoven Extravaganza,” per- tra tossed themes back and forth Here is a look at the features, drawals from 401(k)s and tradi- eligibility to contribute to a Roth formed by The Chamber Orches- throughout the symphony. merits and demerits of each ac- tional IRAs after age 70½. Annu- IRA; at certain income levels, tra at St. Matthew’s, conducted by The concert concluded with a count, starting with what they have al withdrawals from a Roth IRA you may be prohibited from con- their new Music Director Dwayne performance of Beethoven’s final in common. are not required during the own- tributing the full amount, or any S. Milburn. piano concerto, the “Emperor.” Taxes are deferred on mon- er’s lifetime, only after his or her amount. Shortly before the Oct. 12 Composed at a time when ey held within IRAs and 401(k) death. Even Roth 401(k)s require If you leave your job, you program, as 75 Music Guild sub- Led by Dwayne S. Milburn Vienna was under siege and in- s. That opens the door for tax-free annual withdrawals after age 70½. cannot take your 401(k) with scribers were finishing dessert at a Photo courtesy of Chuck Gardner vasion by the French, the work compounding of those invested Now, on to the major differ- you. It stays in the hands of the pre-concert dinner on the church’s contains many martial and heroic dollars—a major plus for any re- ences. retirement plan administrator that patio, thunder, lightning and in his tent. themes but also moments of great tirement saver. Annual contribution lim- your employer has selected. The heavy rain sent those at the dinner The piece ends very quietly, beauty—especially in the lush and IRAs and 401(k)s also offer its for IRAs and 401(k)s differ money remains invested, but you scrambling for cover inside the with lengthy periods of silence. tender Adagio movement. you another big tax break. It var- greatly. You may direct up to may have less control over it than church. The downpour continued During the last few bars, each Guest artist was the South Af- ies depending on whether the ac- $18,500 into a 401(k) in 2018; you once did. as the program got underway with time there was a rest, one could rican pianist Petronel Malan, who count is traditional or Roth in na- $24,500, if you are 50 or older. In You do have choices: you can Beethoven’s “Coriolan” Overture, hear thunder rumbling in the dis- has been nominated for multiple ture. When you have a traditional contrast, the maximum 2018 IRA withdraw the money from the old providing special effects at the tance. The audience was stunned Grammy Awards and whose ca- IRA or 401(k), your account con- contribution is $5,500; $6,500, if 401(k), which will likely result end of the performance. at the timing, as if it had all been reer was launched at an early age tributions are tax deductible, but you are 50 or older. in a tax penalty; you can leave it The “Coriolan” Overture was pre-arranged. by an impressive five gold medal when you eventually withdraw Your employer may provide where it is; you can possibly trans- composed in 1807 for a produc- Beethoven’s “Fourth Sym- wins at international piano com- the money for retirement, it will you with matching 401(k) con- fer it to a 401(k) at your new job; tion of the play, “Coriolanus” by phony” is in some ways a for- petitions. be taxed as regular income. tributions. This is free money or, you can roll it over into an IRA. Joseph von Collin. The play re- gotten masterpiece, being sand- Throughout the concerto, When you have a Roth IRA or coming your way. The match is You cannot control 401(k) counts episodes from the life of wiched, as it is, between the twin Malan displayed amazing techni- 401(k), your account contributions usually partial, but certainly noth- fees. Some 401(k)s have high an- Caius Marcius, a Roman general pillars of the “Eroica” (Third) and cal virtuosity combined with an are not tax deductible, but if you ing to disregard—it might be a nual account and administrative who was honored for his bravery mighty Fifth symphonies. Com- ability to draw the audience in to follow Internal Revenue Service portion of the dollars you contrib- fees that effectively eat into their in daring military battles by being posed around the same time as the quietest passages. The bril- rules, your withdrawals from the ute up to 6 percent of your annual annual investment returns. The given the honorific “Coriolanus.” “Coriolanus,” both the overture liant cadenzas scattered about the account in retirement are tax free. salary, for example. plan administrator sets such costs. The overture suggests the and symphony were premiered at first movement were impressive Generally, the IRS penal- Do these employer contribu- The annual fees on your IRA may powerful figure of Coriolanus a private concert at the Viennese for their power, especially in the izes withdrawals from these tions count toward your personal not nearly be so expensive. with heavy, block chords featur- palace of Beethoven’s friend and resonant St. Matthew’s Church, accounts before age 59½. Distri- yearly 401(k) contribution lim- All this said, contributing to ing all of the winds and timpani patron, Prince Joseph Franz von but at the same time there were butions from traditional IRAs and it? No, they do not. 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Yee Haw Day Returns to Pali Elementary

On Saturday, Oct. 13, Palisades Charter Elementary School hosted its annual Yee Haw Day—a fun-filled day that was open for the community to attend. This year’s fes- tivities included food trucks, rides, games, crafts, prizes and performances by Fancy Feet. Staff Photographer Rich Schmitt was on hand to capture the good times.

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Palisades Coach Tim Hyde Cornerback Jared La Violette is undefeated against Universi- reached in with his left hand to ty and wants to keep it that way. knock down a desperation pass In five games versus University for Venice receiver Makai Cope in under Hyde, the Dolphins have the end zone with no time remain- Palisades cornerback Jared LaViolette jars the ball free from the grip Palisades players celebrate on the field moments after their dramatic won by an average of 23 points. ing as Palisades used will, skill, of Venice receiver Makai Cope on the final play. Photo: Steve Galluzzo 24-17 league triumph over archrival Venice. Photo: Steve Galluzzo The Wildcats were trailing stout defense and a little help from Friday’s homecoming contest mother nature to stun its archrival, it and reflect, the Dolphins were a time Palisades came to Venice in against Hamilton 7-6 in the 24-17, and keep alive its dream of different team with a different at- 2016, it prevailed 14-7 to snap a second quarter when play was a Western League title. titude Saturday. 15-game losing streak to the Gon- stopped because of lightning. “I’m so proud of this team,” “They punched us right in the doliers and earned a share of the The schools couldn’t agree on Hyde said. “We knocked them mouth and we’re lucky it wasn’t league crown. when to continue the game so backwards a ton of times and that 21-0,” Hyde said. “When the game “Venice has been the team to it was canceled. University has front seven is the best we’ve seen was called it gave us a chance to beat in our league for the last two lost two straight since its only by far. I think their nose guard is regroup. We were already starting decades,” said Hyde, who is 2-4 win versus Rancho Dominguez. the best linemen in the league. No to make adjustments to what they against the Gondoliers, with three “After back-to-back upset one can accuse us of being soft!” were doing, so we just stuck with of the defeats coming at home. victories we can’t let up now,” Venice boasts one of the best those. It wasn’t raining that hard, “We’ve played here three times Hyde said. “We’re excited to offenses in the City Section this but when I was driving home the and done pretty good. The first come home to play in front of season, but Palisades held the sky was flashing all over the place time we lost by three and the last our amazing fans and we’re not Gondoliers to one touchdown in and I heard that games were be- two times we’ve won.” looking ahead. We have to han- dle what’s in front of us.” the last three quarters of a game ing stopped all over the place so Thanks to a 26-yard touch- Palisades’ 17 senior players that had begun Friday night but I guess it was the right decision.” down run by Jojo Glaspie and a will be honored in a short pre- was suspended at the start of the The Dolphins (6-2, 2-1) beat 37-yard field goal by Naing Thiha, game ceremony. Junior varsity second quarter because of light- their nemesis for the second time Venice raced to a 10-0 first-quar- kickoff is at 4 p.m. tomorrow, ning in the area. Venice was ahead in three seasons and dealt Venice ter lead in a drizzle Friday and the Max Palees runs for a three-yard touchdown to give the Dolphins a followed by varsity at 7. 10-0 and Palisades was back on its coach Angelo Gasca only his 10th Dolphins looked overmatched. 17-10 lead late in the third quarter Saturday afternoon at Venice. heels, but with a night to sleep on league defeat in 19 years. The last (See Pali Football, Page 8) Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Pali High Girls Golf Stays Undefeated Fancy Feet aving already clinched its and Jammy Cho each shot a 43, third straight Western League Selene Lam shot a 47 and Sara Htitle, the Palisades High girls Medernach and Spencer Kellen golf team stayed undefeated last fired 52s. Sofia Alonzo of Venice Thursday, totaling 232 over nine shot a 38 to earn medalist honors. holes to beat Venice (281) and Palisades faced reigning City LACES (285) at Penmar. champion Cleveland on Tuesday Leading the Golfin’ Dolphins at Balboa Golf Course and plays (10-0) was Melanie Matayoshi, Venice and LACES again today. who shot a 43. Lillia Weissmuller also at Balboa (tee time 2 p.m.).

Theo Trask racked up 39 steals in Sponsored by The Yogurt Shoppe five tournament games. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Top Winner Receives a $15 Gift Certificate to Pali High Water Polo (excluding tax and gratuity) Finishes Seventh at ® Ocean View Tourney 873 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 t was quite a weekend in the pool CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 2018, 5 P.M. for Palisades High water polo Icaptain Theo Trask, who collected NAME: 39 steals to lead the Dolphins to a ADDRESS: 4-1 record and seventh place at the PHONE: Ocean View Tournament. Minus two starters and with- COLLEGE out most of the bench due to PSAT q N. Carolina St. at q Clemson testing on Saturday, Palisades re- q Michigan at q Michigan St. bounded from a 9-8 overtime loss q USC at q Utah to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (in q Oregon at q Washington St. which Trask tallied 11 steals and q Arizona at q UCLA Luis Urias scored four times) to PRO win its last four games. Trask made nine steals, Zach q Vikings at q Jets Wunder scored three goals and q Panthers at q Eagles Urias, Marc Pryor and Maximo q Saints at q Ravens q Cowboys at q Redskins Speiser each added two goals in q q a 12-7 victory over Valley View. Browns at Buccaneers Stuart Brien made nine saves, TIEBREAKER Trask recorded nine steals and Wunder scored six goals in a 9-3 q Lions at q Dolphins victory over Laguna Hills. Speis- Score: ______/______er netted five goals and Trask had seven steals in a 10-4 win against OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES: Every week, the Palisadian-Post will have a selection of NFL and college football teams. Check the teams you predict will win each game. The person with the most correct picks wins. In the case of a tie, the Ocean View. Speiser and Wunder tie-breaker score will be used. The player who 1) picks the winning team and 2) comes closest to the total number of points scored by both teams wins. If one or more participants pick the winner and the same number of points, whoever is closer to scored three each, Trask had three the winning team’s score wins the contest. steals and Brien had six saves in a All entries must arrive at the office of the Palisadian-Post, 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday before game weekend. Entries received after that will be disallowed. 9-2 triumph over Thousand Oaks. There is a limit of one entry per person. No photocopies, computer-generated or faxed entries are permitted. The contest Madison Goodman of Poison Ivy dribbles to the goal trailed by Maroon Macaroons players Averie Pierce (left) and is open to everyone except for employees of the Palisadian-Post and their immediate families. Winners will be notified Palisades returned to Western each week and their names will be printed in the subsequent edition of the paper. Winners must report to the offices of the Gisele Ferrero during an AYSO Region 69 Girls U10 game Saturday morning at Paul Revere MIddle School. Palisadian-Post to declare prizes. The decisions of the editors of the Palisadian-Post are final. Winning certificates must be League action Monday and rout- used by January 31, 2019. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer ed LACES 24-3. Eleven different LAST WEEK’S WINNER: CHRISTINE ODIONU (+9) players scored for the Dolphins. Page 8 Palisadian-Post October 18, 2018

Athlete of the Week Pali Football (Continued from Page 7) “This was nothing new for us, ZACH we’ve had five straight nail-biters going back to South Gate, which SENATOR was only 10-0 at halftime,” Hyde said. “We’re a couple plays away from being 8-0, but this is a huge win for our program.” Sophomore quarterback For- rest Brock, showed poise in only his second varsity start, completed 12 of 22 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns, including a 22-yard scoring strike to tight end Noah Ghodooshim that gave the Dolphins a 24-10 lead with 3:53 left in the fourth quarter. Max Palees, who sat out the Dolphins’ previous game at West- chester with an injury, rushed for 124 yards in 24 carries, including a three-yard run that put Palisades ahead for the first time, 17-10, late A junior attacker on the Pomona-Pitzer men’s water polo in the third quarter. Sophomore quarterback Forrest Brock throws a pass last Friday night at archrival Venice. The game was team, Zach played in six games in five days, tallying five goals, Palisades had the ball on its suspended because of lightning with the Dolphins trailing 10-0 after the first quarter. Photo: Craig Weston two steals and one assist for the Sagehens. Last Wednesday own 39-yard line to start the sec- he scored one goal in a 9-7 SCIAC victory over Redlands, then ond quarter when play resumed with them,” said Janney, who had got smacked in the first quarter After the teams exchanged tallied one goal and one assist in a 19-7 triumph over Caltech. Saturday and Brock completed two catches for 21 yards. “Last we realized we needed to relax. punts, Venice drove into Palisades Last weekend, Pomona-Pitzer played in the MPSF Invitational a fourth-down pass to Jake Nad- night we came in maybe a little They’ve got great athletes—they territory, but junior quarterback at Stanford and Zach recorded one goal and one steal in a ley to move the chains. The Dol- bit overconfident, our emotions always do—but we have some Luca Diamont fumbled and alert 15-14 overtime loss to Loyola Marymount and another goal phins drove to the Venice 23, but were everywhere, so when we amazing athletes, too.” defensive end Jack Stansell recov- and a steal in a 14-11 loss to Air Force. Zach was a four-time a fumble gave the Gondoliers the ered at the 38. Palisades needed City Section champion in both water polo (fall) and swimming ball back. However, Palisades’ eight plays to take the lead, scor- (spring) at Palisades High. To nominate your favorite Palisadian defense forced a three-and-out ing on a three-yard run by Palees for Athlete of the Week, email [email protected]. and the when the Dolphins took late in the third quarter. possession again they methodi- Everson Bozeman returned cally marched inside the Gondo- the ensuing kickoff 68 yards to liers’ 5, using 15 plays and nearly the Dolphins’ 30, but four plays Schriver Runs Second at Bell Gardens eight minutes on the clock, before later Nadley picked off a slant eigning City Section cross country champion Miranda Schriver isn’t setting for a 20-yard field goal by pass—his team-leading sixth in- worried about a “sophomore slump.” She keeps posting impressive Tommy Meek on the final play of terception of the season. Nadley Rresults and did so again Saturday with a second-place finish in the girls’ the first half to creep within 10-3. also had five catches for 51 yards. sophomore race at the 32nd annual Bell Gardens Invitational. Palisades had seized the mo- The teams traded punts again, The Pali High 10th-grader covered the three-mile course at Cerritos mentum and when Xavier Whit- but a shanked kick gave Palisades Regional Park in 17:43.79, behind only JW North’s Makayla Browne field burst 70 yards up the middle the ball at the Venice 25 and three (17:01.51) in a field of 148 runners. Tierney Smith (19:31.04) was 11th on the second-half kickoff, the plays later Brock hit Ghodooshim in the freshman girls race and Jessica Bierschenk (18:53.50) was 19th in Dolphins were threatening again. in stride to extend the Dolphins’ the senior girls race, leading the Dolphins to fourth place. Four plays later, from the 10-yard advantage to a seemingly-secure Sophomore Mason Cadden took 14th in 15:28.75, senior Brent line, Brock lofted a pass to the end 14 points. Ghodooshim finished Smith was right behind in 15:35.73 and junior Alec Stewart (15:59.40) zone on a corner fade and Will with four receptions for 75 yards was 29th as Palisades was third out of 22 teams in the boys’ senior race. Janney outjumped Glaspie for the and also had eight tackles and one Jose Sevilla (16:27.65) was sixth and Jeremy Santiago (16:30.48) ball and held on to pull Palisades sack at linebacker. was seventh as the Dolphins took second place out of 15 teams in the even at 10-10 less than two min- (See Pali Football, Page 12) freshman boys race. Pablo Sandoval Rivas (16:08.66) tied for 14th with utes into the third quarter. Claremont’s Luke Kendall in the sophomore boys race. “We knew we could compete

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On the Run

Freshman lineman Jack Babala sacks the Venice quarterback in the fourth quarter of last Friday’s game. The visiting Dolphins won 40-6 to take control of the Western League race. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Pali High JV Football Dominates Second Half to Beat Venice, 40-6

By STEVE GALLUZZO on with wins in its last two games Sports Editor against University and Hamilton. Star tailback Brandon Forrest he road to the Western League scored three touchdowns, earning title always goes through Ven- a call-up to varsity this week, Matt Tice and the Palisades High junior King scored his first touchdown of varsity football team found itself the season on an interception re- locked in a tight defensive strug- turn and Daniel Anoh rushed for gle in the first half Friday after- the last two scores. noon against the host Gondoliers. “That first half just wasn’t us, Clinging to a 7-6 lead at in- but we came out for the second termission, the Dolphins exploded and boom, boom, boom—game, for three quick touchdowns in the set and match,” Coach Ray Mars- third quarter to break it open and den said. “Brandon has been our cruised to a 40-6 victory that put stallion all year, so I’m glad he’s them in the driver’s seat atop the moving up. Winning cures every- league standings. thing and this is a good ending to Jack Kaplan tries to avoid a tackle by Ravens defender George Schneider as Chiefs teammate Hayden Prince looks Palisades (6-1, 3-0 in league) a tough week. This is always our on in last Thursday’s Minor Division flag football game at the Palisades Recreation Center. The Chiefs scored first George Nieves on an interception won for the 18th time in 19 games biggest game. You can go 1-9 as on a pass from Dylan Fullmer to Prince, but the Ravens rallied for two second-half touchdowns to win 13-6. return Friday. Photo: Steve Galluzzo and will repeat as league champi- long as you beat Venice.” Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

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Crystal Clear In the Paint

Jolie Friedman of the Bulldogs drives the lane against Gators defender Riley Romans (right) in a Girls Minor Division basketball game Sunday in the big gym at the Palisades Recreation Center. The Bulldogs rallied late to prevail, 21-18. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Pali High Volleyball Beats Venice to Dana Rivera Finish Western League Undefeated Stroke espite dropping its first set Survivor Din Western League play this Support season, Palisades High’s girls vol- Group FREE! leyball team beat archrival Venice, Open to Family & Caregivers 25-17, 21-25, 25-22, 25-15, Mon- Individual Meetings Upon Request day to clinch its eighth consecutive outright league championship. TBI/Stroke Survivors The Dolphins (36-9 overall, Brentwood 12-0 in league) will find out today Every other University Synagogue Mon. at 2pm where they are seeded in the City Section Open Division playoffs, Pacific Palisades Thursdays Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, lifelong baseball fan and Pacific Palisades Co-Honorary Mayor Billy Crystal which begin next Thursday night. Presbyterian Church at 1pm (pictured), along with his wife Janice, played in the 10th annual Captain Ron’s Home Run for Kids Softball Game to Palisades has won 99 straight benefit deaf children and their families on Sunday at Palisades High’s George Robert Field. Captain Ron Schur’s The league matches—losing only 12 [email protected] Galley Restaurant squad played Kehillat Israel Temple’s team, which signed the Palisadian couple to a one-game sets in the process—since being 310.428.4822 contract. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Michelle Christie, No Limits is a nationwide non-profit organization that teaches swept at Venice on Oct. 18, 2010 deaf children the skills to succeed in school and in life through its national theater program and after-school centers under former coach Chris Forrest. Afilliated groups offered at in Los Angeles, Oxnard and Las Vegas. Schur challenged Crystal he would donate $100 to No Limits for every base The Dolphins have played in St.Johns, UCLA Santa Monica Crystal got—four. Two No Limits kids sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and threw the first pitch. four of the last five City finals, Setter Keely McMahon Photo: Rick Wilson and Jewish Home of the Aging winning a Division I title in 2014. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

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Palisades receiver Jake Nadley dives for a first down in the third quar- Palisades defensive end Jack Stansell (center) pounces on a fumble Palisades tight end Noah Ghodooshim makes a catch over the middle ter of Saturday’s league game at Venice. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer by Venice quarterback Luca Diamont. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer as he is hit by Venice safety Titus Wellons. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Pali Football force the Gondoliers to use their (Continued from Page 8) timeouts. When Venice (5-3, 2-1) “It’s huge getting a win over got the ball back at its 37-yard line your rival,” Janney said. “They’re there were only 28 seconds left. a great team, an Open-level team, Three completions moved the but we still have two more league Gondoliers to Palisades’ 37 with games to win and we’ll see where one tick remaining, giving Dia- we are in the playoffs.” mont time to roll right for one last Diamont, a City Player of the Hail Mary heave. However, La Year candidate, completed 17 of Violette’s deflection assured there 26 passes for 228 yards but was would be no miracle comeback. held to only one yard in seven Chad Johnson Jr., son of the carries. He threw for 2,066 yards former NFL Pro Bowl receiver, and 21 touchdowns as a freshman had eight catches for 108 yards but missed all of last season after and Cope added five catches for falling out of a golf cart and frac- 90 yards for Venice, which has Lineman Meshach Santos (left) blocks Venice linebacker Jose Mon- turing his skull. His older broth- won 16 of the last 20 meetings tes in Palisades’ 24-17 Western League win. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer er Zander quarterbacked Venice and holds a 28-23-1 edge in a ri- from 2010-13, setting school ca- valry that started in 1961. The last reer records for passing yards and time Palisades won back-to-back Palisadian-Post touchdowns before playing three games was in 1999 and 2000 un- seasons at Indiana University. der former coach Ron Price, who ARTICLE PLAQUE “Luca is a fantastic player, but is now an assistant at Venice. we’ve held him to one touchdown The Dolphins’ victory was a REPRINTS pass in eight quarters,” Hyde add- team effort. Nick Calcaterra had ed. “For us to do this after all the seven pancake blocks, Meshach • great keepsakes kids we lost last year speaks to our Santos and Obi Nwanonenyi each competitiveness.” had five and Justin Bahari four. Sy • awesome gifts Diamont connected with Re- Riley led the way with six tackles. cardo Conliffe on a 20-yard scor- Westchester’s 20-14 victory at ing strike to pull Venice within Fairfax on Monday created a four- one touchdown with 1:48 left. An way tie atop the league standings. onside kick went out of bounds, “Coach Hyde told us you just Palisades junior Xavier Whitfield returns the second-half kickoff 70 but Palisades played it safe and gotta’ believe,” Janney said. “And (310) 454-1321 yards to set up a game-tying touchdown. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Brock took a knee three times to that’s what we did.”

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From ICU to the Alphabet Streets

each of them. Douglas Segal Shares His Wife’s Recovery Doug, with a production background, is used to juggling moving parts to make something Story in Recently Released Memoir “Struck” work. But when it came to Su- san’s recovery, it was his biggest By SARAH SHMERLING faced together. of it is universal—we all have our project yet. Editor-in-Chief “Susan may have been stuff,” he explained. “It’s not just managing it be- crushed by the bus, but her zest He now refers to the emails cause I think about the produc- addy, it’s me … Mommy for life, her sense of humor and as cathartic, almost like therapy, tions that I’ve been in, I’ve man- was just in a car acci- her positivity was not,” Doug said which helped him through the aged a lot of big productions,” “Ddent.” with a smile, with Susan nodding process of nursing Susan back to Doug explained. “It’s that the It’s the call that no husband, in agreement next to him. health. stakes of this production were so no father, no person in the world In fact, Doug took his expe- For Susan, the emails were much higher.” ever wants to get. But this is the rience, helping his wife on her revealing—she was, at first, em- Susan shared that the hardest call that Doug Segal received journey back to health, and turned barrassed at the idea of them be- part for her is the now—where from his daughter, Alyce, one it into a memoir, “Struck.” The ing shared. Since Doug had sent taking care of her health is a full- morning that would change the book is a combination of Doug’s out the majority when she was re- time job. course of their life as they knew it. reflections, interspersed with re- covering in the hospital, she did The two have always relied Doug’s wife Susan was hit, al-time emails that he had sent out not have a chance to read them heavily on community—whether quite literally, by a bus. She was to update his family and friends until after the fact. why we’re doing this: to really be ently when I loaded the dishwash- that is in Hollywood, where they driving Alyce to school when a about Susan’s nearly yearlong “I was nervous how I would transparent to really show the ex- er incorrectly.” lived at the time of the accident, truck rolled onto Hollywood Bou- journey from ICU to the hospital be perceived and I was embar- perience as openly as possible,” “Which she still does,” Doug or Pacific Palisades, where they levard, causing a bus to swerve to rehab and, finally, back home. rassed,” she shared. “I think that Doug explained. interjected with a laugh. have lived for going on four years. into oncoming traffic, hitting Su- “The response I got from it’s so revealing that I was very The book, with Doug’s thor- “But I think, for the most “Don’t go through it alone,” san’s BMW. sending the emails out was so shook. Then I called people and I ough email updates and addition- part, we’re pretty normal, pretty Doug offered for anyone facing a Alyce miraculously walked beautiful—and so many people asked, ‘Should I be shook?’ And al reflections, is often raw. He average, and this journey—it’s crisis. “Wherever that community away with some bruises and still to this day say, ‘I saved every people were crying and applaud- delves into not only her recovery so kooky—but how lucky we are comes from, try to find it, reach scrapes—Susan would not be one of those emails, I have a fold- ing and saying how they saved process, but also how it relates that we get to do this together,” out. The support is so critical— so lucky. She suffered 12 bro- er of every one of those emails,’” them.” to their marriage and the bigger Susan concluded. whether that’s church or syna- ken ribs, several punctures in her Doug shared. Susan said these affirma- picture. The two live with Alyce, now gogue or neighborhood groups or lungs with one lung partially col- Those responses inspired him tions changed her mind and she The two are nearly six years a senior at Palisades Charter High friend groups or your book club, lapsed, brain bleeds in three areas to publish the updates in a book. now thinks of them as what she out from the accident and cele- School, and a rescue dog, Bruce. whatever it is—don’t just sit and and, worst of all, a broken neck. “It was that kind of feedback described as the “most beautiful brating 29 years of marriage. Their son, Michael, is away at silently suffer.” But, meeting with Doug and that made me, not just want to thing in the entire world.” “We were pretty lucky to college. Anyone who is interested in Susan in their Alphabet Streets share the story of Susan’s resil- “I credit Susan for being begin with,” Susan shared. “We With the journey, for the most learning more abut the Segals’ home on a sunny Thursday af- ience and unbelievable recovery brave and allowing everybody to had a lot of things in common and part, in the rear-view mirror, Doug story is invited to see them speak ternoon, one would have no idea and the miracle of it all, but to know every intimate detail of our we’ve had a pretty good time, all and Susan reflected on what was at Palisades Branch Library on the full extent of what the couple help others because I think a lot life at that time and to say this is things considered, except appar- the hardest part of the process for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m.

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

Palisadians Bill and Cindy Simon were recognized for their commitment to the Sound Body Sound Mind Foun- dation, which they created in 1998 and partnered with UCLA Health in 2015. It is a physical education program that brings commercial-grade fitness equipment to middle and high school, as well as curriculum focused on boosting confidence. Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

The Newcomers and Friends of Pacific Palisades invites newcomers and oldtim- ers to join the volunteer community group, which offers a place for people to share interests and pursue new ones. Monthly activities include card games at Casa Nostra, movie and book discussion group, hiking, and golf. Photo courtesy of Gisela Moriarty

Palisades Charter High School senior and Boy Scout Nick Kerkorian was a delegate to the 2018 Boys State in Sac- ramento, sponsored by the 24th District American Legion. The Optimist Club of Pacific Palisades host- Photo courtesy ed a talk by Dr. Patty Durath Cooper who spoke of Lynn Watanabe about “The Power of Your Successful Commu- nication.” Cooper addressed the power of our brain to establish relationships of various kinds. Photo courtesy of Richard Wilken

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The garden will be open The school was founded to of warlords,” the foundation’s Principal Samson Bala- throughout the construction of “Pavilion of the Three Friends” and long life. Gracefully arched help children transition from the website stated. “Education is a gizi arrived at the Congo Peace the new sections. and “Clear and Transcendent stone bridges, a major landscape streets into classrooms. powerful tool for global change, School from the university in Private scholars’ gardens, Pavilion,” they offer picturesque feature in Chinese gardens, pro- “The Congo Peace School and when given the opportunity Bukavu because he believes that with their meandering paths views in every direction. Rocks vide lovely perspectives. the impact would be wider than and pleasing features, are a ma- of all sizes and configurations— The elegant Chinese Garden the impact he would have in his ny-centuries-old Chinese tradi- representing endurance—are Tea House, “The Hall of the Jade classes at the university. tion for the benefit of mind and carefully placed along the lake Camellia,” offers snacks and en- The website continued, “In spirit. Suzhou, China, now a UN- and paths, some inscribed with trees and an expansive view over addition to the Congolese school ESCO World Heritage Site famed inspiring messages for the visitor. the lake. curriculum, the teachers and for its many elegant gardens, pro- Harmony with nature re- Well worth the trip, The Hun- staff will be trained by our part- vided inspiration and architectur- mains a key element, seen here tington Library, Museum and Gar- ner, Amani, to integrate nonvi- al expertise. in the carefully placed stones and dens are at 1151 Oxford Road in olence and trauma support into The features of this “Garden plantings along the meandering San Marino, just over the Pasadena the school system, creating ed- of Flowing Fragrance” include path. In the lake, koi (carp) sym- line. 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Robotics Comes to Palisades Elementary By KAYLA RING ementary went to their first ever went at a time and we had one min- Junior Reporter competition. The week before go- ute in total to get as many points as ing to the competition, we had only we could. he large crowd of people was three days to build, program and After the practice round fin- cheering as our team entered learn to drive a robot we named ished, the first counting round be- Tthe field to start the robotics com- Vexter. We had one day to learn gan. In this round, Palisades Ele- petition. I remember it was only and practice driving the robot be- mentary scored eight points! When one week ago that my team of sev- cause we spent two days building the second round started, I was go- en first met to learn about the Vex it. ing to be driving the robot for 30 IQ Challenge Next Level. I loved the challenge of build- seconds. As I was walking toward The Vex IQ Challenge Next ing the robot because it was super the robotic field, my heart was Level is a competition for elemen- fun and exciting to work together beating so fast you would think I tary students where school teams with other kids that love to do ro- wasn’t breathing. build and program robots to drive Pictured, from left: Luke Cannon, Dashiel Levin, Molly Parlane, Kayla botics too. When we got to Mark At the end of the round, our them around a field to pick up Ring, Mrs. Walker, Sam Salser-Meyers, Oliver O'Donnell and Jackson Twain Middle School, who hosted team scored five points! It was also large orange cones called “hubs.” Hubbard Photo courtesy of Carrie Ring the competition, we were sent to the very last match of the night. At The goal is to put as many hubs a classroom to wait until we were the end of the three-hour competi- into a section of the field called the Elementary, in the Vex IQ Chal- We practice on Wednesdays called in to compete. tion, the announcer projected the “building zone.” lenge. Our team is made up of five and we have five competitions to- First came the practice rounds scores onto the board. Palisades Palisades Elementary was fifth-graders and two fourth-grad- tal for the year. My teacher, Mrs. where two team members had 30 Elementary came in 11th out of 20! recently given a grant to join 20 ers who were picked to help pilot Walker, is also our team coach. seconds each to drive the robot and Our team was so proud! I can’t other teams, including Marquez the program for next year. Last Monday, Palisades El- collect hubs. Two school teams wait for the next competition!

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Persons requiring TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los An- multilingual assistance in Armenian, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Nishat Fuchs filed a petition with this court for a decree geles County on September 14, 2018. Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or changing name as follows: NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EX- Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. Present Name: Nishat Fuchs PIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN POLLING PLACES Proposed Name: Nish Fox THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- 9001358A PALISADES PARK 851 ALMA REAL DR PACIFIC PALISADES CA 90272 Shabbat Shalom! THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED 9001374A PALISADES PARK 851 ALMA REAL DR Candle lighting Friday 10/19/18 5:57pm matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated PRIOR TO THAT DATE. 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Backup Associates/Design Advisors are ______• iPhone/SmartPhone, iPad, Apple responsible for creating a first-rate Modern Wood Calif King Bed TV, Digital Camera, client experience through superior sales Built-In headboard w/storage • Scanner, DVD Burning and service. We are looking for candi- and motorized FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL – dates who are available to work PT and opening and closing doors plus built-in BEST RATES (310) 262-5652 FT hours including holidays, ______floating end tables. weekdays and weekends. Perfect or like new condition * YOUR OWN TECH GURU * Key Accountabilities: (originally $5,500) EXPERT SET-UP, OPTIMIZATION, • Embody and operate by the Serena $750 REPAIR. Problem-Free Computing & Lily Brand Ethos (Innovation, Gina 213.399.4774 Since 1992. Work Smarter, Faster, Style, Integrity, Optimism, Ex- More Reliably. If I Can't Help, NO pressiveness, Confidence & Ap- CHARGE! ALAN PERLA, preciation.) 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• Provide relevant design advice, $650 for set "SIX TIMES THREE" • One-on-one training, hard & product knowledge and product Gina 213.399.4774 software recommendations • Troubleshooting, Mac & Win- • Contribute to Store sales goals dows, organizing through providing estimates, add- • Installations & upgrades * Wire- ing on and closing the sale less networking • Follow up on all orders and esti- • Digital phones, photo, music * mates, order flow, raise any client ______Internet issues or order issues immediate- Metal Filing Cabinet • Serving the Palisades, ly to leadership for assistance in Perfect or like Santa Monica & Brentwood solving new condition DEVIN FRANK, (310) 499-7000 ______• Master product knowledge and $150 brand design inspiration. Gina 213.399.4774 • Assist in receipt of shipments, CROSSWORD PUZZLE transfers, as well as merchandis- ing; ensure selling floor is ade- ______Page 20 Palisadian-Post October 18, 2018 COLDWELL BANKER

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Pacific Palisades | $3,165,000 Pacific Palisades | $3,099,000 Pacific Palisades | $2,895,000 Pacific Palisades | $2,645,000 Spacious one story 5Bd, 4Ba on large lot w/pool, spa, patio Beautiful ocean, city& Catalina views from bright & airy Modern 4Bd, 4Ba view property with huge upside potential Charming Mediterranean, setback & gated. Private back yard and outdoor entertaining area. California cottage with yard. near the new Caruso Village. w/pool. Call for showings. Craig Natvig | 310.880.3665 Ali Rassekhi | 310.359.5695 Lexie Brew & Liz Keenan | 310.804.9081 Jon Cates | 310.570.9444 CalRE# 01311614 CalRE# 01183331 CalRE# 01820277, CalRE# 01869301 CalRE# 01915688

Pacific Palisades | $2,300,000 Pacific Palisades | $2,289,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,850,000 Santa Monica | $1,829,000 Lovely ocean view + good yard in Sunset Mesa. Beautiful & Cape Cod in gated Palisades tennis estates 5Bd 4.5Ba Lg The heart of the Village. Completely updated & turnkey Immaculate townhome with 1 common wall. 2Bd, 2.5Ba, loft, bright 4bd w/newly done kitchen. prv yard, solar, 3 tn courts, pool townhome. The best of all worlds. bonus room, 14thstreetcondo.com Michael Edlen | 310.230.7373 Holly Davis | 310.230.7377 Michael Edlen | 310.230.7373 Nancy Saenz & John Aberle | 310.230.2452 CalRE# 00902158 CalRE# 00646387 CalRE# 00902158 CalRE# 01389153, CalRE# 00170988

Santa Monica | $1,795,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,500,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,495,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,449,000 Charming duplex on oversized approximately 9,000 square Rare offering in 8-unit bldg. Beautiful 2,500+ sq ft corner unit Spacious 3 Bedroom 2.5 baths single level condo w/ Most affordable PP home! Lrg greatroom. 2+1.5 up, 1 suite foot R-2 lot. w/3 patios. SxS parking. breathtaking ocean and mountain views. down. Nice yrd. Lots of parking. Lisa Hay Morrin | 310.230.2450 Michael Edlen | 310.230.7373 Adam Katz | 310.625.3443 Michael Edlen | 310.230.7373 CalRE# 00873563 CalRE# 00902158 CalRE# 01153483 CalRE# 00902158

Pacific Palisades | $1,280,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,095,000 Pacific Palisades | $929,000 Pacific Palisades | $11,000/month Ultra chic & modern end-unit townhome. Spacious & serene. Ocean & coastline-city views. 3bed, 2bath, 1,200+/-SF home 2 Beds, 2 Bath end unit townhouse in the Upper Woodies, Architectural w/panoramic views. Min to beach, Vlg, Malibu & www.1556MichaelLaneVilla.com offers floor to ceiling windows spacious living room. SM. Wood flrs & glass walls. Nicolas Beauvy | 310.573.7473 Alicia Damon | 310.230.2427 Lauren Polan | 310.573.7776 Michael Edlen | 310.230.7373 CalRE# 01219589 CalRE# 01917440 CalRE# 00900834 CalRE# 00902158

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