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20 Pages Thursday, August 15, 2019 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Theatre Palisades Doles Pali Elementary Welcomes Back Out Annual Awards Longtime Principal Joan Ingle By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA By JENNIKA INGRAM Reporter Reporter alisades Charter Elementary his year’s production of Shake- School has welcomed back speare’s “Twelfth Night” swept PPrincipal Joan Ingle, after the de- Tthe floor at the Theatre Palisades parture of principal and longtime 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards community member Gary Saun- Show. ders. After a short cocktail mixer Ingle, who will be serving Sunday evening at Pierson Play- on an interim basis as the school house, members voted for their finds a permanent solution, will be new board before heading outside coming out of retirement to return to enjoy a buffet dinner. At 8 p.m., to the school she oversaw for 10 the annual meeting took place in- years. Joan Ingle when she first started at Pali Elementary side the theater, leading into the “Great leaders make great Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer live awards show, hosted by Mar- schools,” said Nick Melvoin, tha Hunter. District 4 representative of the volved, it’s really unlike any other “Twelfth Night” won two of Greg Abbott and Martha Hunter Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer LAUSD. “We are grateful to Prin- school that I have been to.” the top actor awards, with Philip cipal Ingle for helping to fill that Saunders, who will now be Bartolf and Rosie Mandel winning ents in a humorous scene from the The evening’s celebration also role while we engage the commu- serving as principal at the Por- Lead Actor and Lead Actress. Hol- upcoming production of “Steel had the honor of being the first to nity to find the best new leader for ter Ranch Community School, ly Sidell tied in the Lead Actress Magnolias,” performed by Gold- feature new carpeting in the lobby, Palisades Elementary.” leaves the school after two years category winning for “Write Me a stein, Hunter, Stephanie Stern, thanks to a donation by an anony- After receiving her bachelor’s at the helm and was welcomed Murder.” Charmaine Glennon, Sherry Coon mous donor. degree from California State Uni- to his new home by the Porter It was a poignant moment and Wendy Taubin, and finished Theatre Palisades plans to con- versity, Northridge, Ingle went on Ranch Neighborhood Council on when Sidell thanked members for with a playful song from “Nun- tinue its focus toward more female to earn two master’s degrees in Wednesday, August 14. her warm reception back to the the- sense,” performed by Mary All- playwrights and talent for the 2019 special education and administra- He was often seen through- ater after battling cancer for more wright and Brian Murphy. season, including the upcoming tion. out several Palisadian communi- than a year. Scenes from upcoming produc- performance of “Mousetrap” Ag- Prior to her career at Pali El- ty events, including Read Across Manfred Hofer for “Parfum- tions were sprinkled throughout the atha Christie, which opens August ementary, she worked as an assis- America Day, the Jumping for erie” and Bartolf for “Clybourne night, including “Wait Until Dark” 30 and runs to October 6. tant principal for Westwood Char- Health Fundraiser and the Pali Park” tied for the win in the Fea- with Sidell, Bartolf and Mitch For more photos, see Page 6. ter School and Roscomare School. Bee. Gary Saunders tured Actor category. Ray Wilson Feinstein, “Comedy of Tenors” “I love seeing [students] for “Twelfth Night” and Laura with Jeff DeWitt and Peter Miller, return year after year, even af- Goldstein for “Write Me A Mur- and “Harvey” with Nancy Hulli- ter they’ve moved on to middle der” won in the Supporting Actor han, Goldstein and Bob Grochau. school or high school,” said Ingle and Supporting Actress categories, Andy Frew gave a touching to the Post in a 2017 prior to her Five-Acre Fire Breaks respectively. tribute to beloved community departure. “They come back to Pearl Spring Voss won Cam- member Arnie Wishnick, who visit us smarter, taller and more eo Actress and Aaron Merkin won passed away earlier this year. excited. One of the best feelings is Out in The Highlands Cameo Actor, both for “Twelfth Technical awards were present- knowing that I’ve played a part in Night.” ed in the fields of costume, lighting, so many lives.” Sabrina Lloyd won the covet- graphic, set and sound design. June Ingle has been a Palisadian ed Direction award for “Twelfth Lissandrello won Costume Design since 1997 with her husband and Night.” The Production award went for “Parfumerie,” Wayne tied with children, who attended Paul Re- to Hunter and Sherman Wayne for Frans Klinkenberg for Lighting vere Charter Middle School and “Clybourne Park,” both of whom Design on “Write Me A Murder,” Palisades Charter High School. had the challenging task of replac- Joanne Reich won Graphic Design “One of the things that I ad- ing some key cast members only for “Twelfth Night,” Wayne won mire most about this community two weeks before showtime. Set Design for “Parfumerie,” and is the amount of love that people The evening’s performances Susan Stangl won Sound Design have for public education,” In- began by showcasing female tal- for “Write Me A Murder.” Holly Sidell gle said in 2017. “The parents of our children are so active and in- Palisades Village to brush fire broke out in The Highlands near the 17700 block of West Calle de Palermo on Tuesday afternoon, August 13, ANicholas Prange with Los Angeles Fire Department reported. Celebrate ‘Maisel Day’ The Palermo fire, which burned through five acres before it was extinguished, was first reported at 2:16 p.m. By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA event’s website reads. “Air and ground crews have knocked down most of the active Reporter Palisadian favorites, like Mc- flames in the brush fire that burned uphill and away from near- Connell’s Fine Ice Creams, will by homes,” LAFD said at 3:30 p.m. “Crews continue to work to alisadians will finally get the be offering 25 cent scoops of ice completely eliminate all hot spots in the area.” discounted prices they’ve cream, and Gornick & Drucker —SARAH SHMERLING and CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA P will be giving $3 haircuts. At The Draycott, visitors can find a $2 glass of champagne to go with a one-pound box of chocolates from See’s Candies for $1.50. A reuben sandwich at Hank’s will cost 85 cents, while movie tickets at the Bay Theatre will cost an unprecedented 51 cents. Other deals around Los Ange- les include 59 cent hot dogs at the famous Pink’s on La Brea Boule- vard and gas for 30 cents per gal- lon at the Chevron on Cloverfield in Santa Monica. “The Marvelous Mrs. Mai- sel,” a show based on the trial and error of a female comedian in the 1950s, is currently up for 20 Emmy nominations, including outstanding comedy series and Rachel Brosnahan for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. The show is coming off of See’s Candies is one of the participating tenants. a winning streak in 2018 where it won six Emmys for Outstand- been asking for at Palisades Vil- plies last, as part of a citywide ing Comedy series, lead actress lage during a discount day cen- promotion for the show upon (Rachel Brosnahan), supporting tered around Amazon’s “The Mar- being nominated for 20 Emmy actress (Alex Borstein), casting velous Mrs. Maisel.” Awards. (Comedy Series), supporting ac- “Maisel Day” will be taking “Treat yourself to 1959 pric- tor (Tony Shalhoub) and guest over several of Caruso’s retail lo- ing at some of the most iconic actress (Jane Lynch) in a comedy Photos by Christian Monterrosa cations on August 15, while sup- retailers in Los Angeles,” the series. Page 2 Palisadian-Post August 15, 2019 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post Last Tuesday, City Council voted unanimously, 13-0, to reinstate Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 85.02, which limits where people can live in their OUT OF THE PAST May 28, 1970 22¢¢ Mrs. Bill Slutsky shows off her new-found knowledge as she describes engine parts to classmates. Your Two Cents’ Worth Got something to say? Call (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used. Lost Items My husband lost a gold ring with a center diamond that I recently gave him for our 50th DAVID OLIVER anniversary. It may have fallen So we won’t allow people in their cars but we are fine with them in off but I’m sure it’s in the Pali- tents up and down Lincoln Ave. sades, as we hadn’t been much WENDY RIDGwaY farther that day or a few days Portland is a hot mess. My former town, SCruz, offered some relief prior. We also lost our Tesla on the seaside outskirts, but became a hot mess. Get a grip on this w/ keys on Sunday between Char- “tiny houses”, maybe? Right away. Will be sad if I come to visit my birthplace& it’s heartbreaking mel and Palisades Presbyteri- an Church. If either are found, IZOLINA SIMONIS please email syljonboyd@ but they can live on the streets for as long as they want ... gmail.com. VIVIAN ValMANA RODRIGUEZ FINALLY!! Marvelous SHANNON MI Looking forward to the Mrs. Guess we would rather have people on the sidewalk in tents Maisel promotion this week at WILLIAM GONZALEZ Palisades Village — and be- Smh a fella just wanna snooze in his car ing able to afford dinner and Leave me be a movie without breaking the bank.