Caruso VP Updates Palisades Village Plan

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Vol. 1, No. 20 • August 19, 2015 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 14,500 • $1.00 See Page 18 Caruso VP Updates Palisades Village Plan By SUE PASCOE at Swarthmore, and the former parking lot Editor behind the buildings on the north side of Swarthmore will be eliminated. The garage aruso Affiliated’s Palisades Village will have electric-vehicle charging stalls and project is still more than two years lighting powered by solar panels. Cfrom opening, but the official Swarthmore will become one-way be- building plans will be unveiled this fall, tween the alley and Monument, enabling and construction should get underway Caruso to add eight on-street parking next summer. spaces (for a total of 29 spaces) by using In an interview with the Palisades News angled parking. on August 3 and through a subsequent e- “By changing parking from parallel to mail exchange, Project Manager Michael angled, it slows down vehicular traffic, re- Gazzano provided various updates and duces the width of the crosswalk, promotes new details about Caruso’s plans. walkability and acts as a buffer between the Gazzano, the company’s VP of develop- sidewalk and street,” Gazzano said. ment, said all the buildings owned by The eight residential apartments that will Caruso Affiliated on Swarthmore and be built above a building on the current Sunset will be torn down “next summer,” Mobil property will have dedicated and and the existing open-air parking lot will secured parking in the underground lot— be excavated. with elevator access to the units above. All the current businesses (including Gazzano continued, “We have submitted Benton’s, Maison Giraud, Michelle Inter- our land-use application, and in a few national, BOCA, Puzzle Zoo, First National weeks we’ll be filing our mitigated negative (Front) K.C. Cord, 22, and her sister Lexi, 20, were two of 30 people who donated blood Bank and Carly K.) will have to relocate or declaration [a determination that no sig- at the Community Blood Drive on August 12. Photo: Sue Pascoe make other arrangements until about No- nificant environmental effects will occur vember 2017—the projected grand-open- because measures will be implemented to ing month. reduce significant impacts] and environ- Blood Drive Reaches Goal “Everybody has been invited to come mental reports.” Pacific Palisades community blood checked in with Ryan Tahmassebi, an back, and we hope they all return,” Gazzano drive, held August 12, yielded 30 Amalfi Estates intern and Loyola High said. “They will be given plenty of notice n its August 6 story about the Caruso Apints of blood and was deemed a School student. He gave them free tickets before demolition begins.” Iproject, the Palisadian-Post was in error success by organizers. to the Laugh Factory, the Grammy Mu- He noted that “the new parking structure when it stated, in reference to the Palisades The event, held in the Palisades Library seum, Madame Tussauds Hollywood and will be built two layers below grade and Specific Plan, that “Caruso Affiliated worked community room, was arranged by Amalfi discounted tickets to the Padres. have 470 parking stalls,” and will extend closely with the city to create a new, unique Estates owner Anthony Marguleas and as- “We had 17 people at 1 p.m., and we from below Benton’s to the Mobil station Sub-Area (North Swarthmore Sub-Area) sistant Sarah Knauer. were hoping for 19, so it was a good turn - and over to Carly K. The structure will end specifically for the Palisades Village project, “We wanted to align our company with out,” Tahmassebi, a Palisadian said. Caruso revealed.” a great community event and Sarah came He sent donors to a private screening Referencing a letter from Councilman up with the idea because she has given area, where a medical history was taken, be- Brush Clearance Mike Bonin’s office, the Post published a blood every year,” Marguleas said. “She fore blood was drawn. correction noting that “no sub-area of the also helped organize blood drives during K.C. Cord, 22, and her sister Lexi, 20, came Palisades Specific Plan has yet been created,” high school and gave platelets to a friend’s in together to give blood. “I try to give as (Continued on Page 5) uncle who had cancer.” much as I can,” said K.C., who attends Dart- Marguleas also had cancer as a young mouth. “It’s important to me because we lost adult and needed blood. “In college I my mom [Georgia] to cancer two years ago.” Council Agenda helped organize them as well,” he said. “It Lexi, who attends the University of Denver. is one of the truly selfless things one can “We envision this getting bigger every Features Alcoholic do and directly save lives.” year and becoming one of the biggest Donors arriving at the library first blood drives in the city,” Marguleas said. Beverage Sales The only Pacific Palisades Community

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Winners of awards included (left to right) Maria O’Connor, Sabrina Lloyd, Nona Hale, Sherry Coon, Nick Thompson, Phil Bartolf, (award presenter) Ali Banks, Sherman Theatre Palisades Wayne and Martha Hunter. Photo: Craig Hunter Holds Awards Show By SUE PASCOE Hay Fever, On Golden Pond, Vanya and Editor Sonia and Masha and Spike and The Spitfire Grill—were performed by the Theatre Pali- t was the Tony Awards—Theatre Pali - sades Actors Troupe. sades style—on Sunday, August 9, at The Best Director category saw a tie be- Ithe Pierson Playhouse. tween Sabrina Lloyd (Diary) and Sherman The top winner among TP productions Wayne (Wedding). this past year was The Diary of Anne Frank “Thank you for giving me one of the most with seven awards, followed by the British emotional experiences of my life,” Lloyd said farce Perfect Wedding with five. in accepting the award. Wayne thanked his Shows in consideration in acting and cast, noting, “It was fun and we had a ball.” production categories also included The Top production honors went to Wayne Marvelous Wonderettes, Black Coffee and and Nona Hale for Diary. Hale urged others Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. to try producing a play. Emcees Martha Hunter, Maria O’Connor There were also ties in both the lead actor Elle Baker, Andrew Shimanovsky, Mia Ruhman, Rachel Grossman and Kerry Cooper and Wendy Taubin kept the evening light and actress categories. Winners were Brian delighted the audience with a song from Bugsy Malone, Jr. Photo: Credit with good-natured banter. Robert Harris (Brick) in Cat on a Hot Tin sound design (Diary), she said: “I want to publicity—including going to the Swarth- The talented Doug Green, who for the Roof and Phil Bartolf (Mr. Frank) in Diary thank Andy [Frew] and other people who more Farmers’ Market on Sundays—and past 15 years has written and performed a and Sigi Gradwohl (Anne Frank) and Lau- work in the booth. I design it, but they run it.” has convinced the Daily Breeze in Torrance funny song parody of each show, quipped: ren Gaw (The Marvelous Wonderettes). O’Connor, the Perfect Wedding actress, re- to review our next play. She helps wherever “I have covered seasons that included All My Bartolf said, “I’m grateful, surprised and ceived the Cristofer Cariello Award, which she’s needed—and she lives in Long Beach.” Sons, Glass Menagerie and Rabbit Hole. But thankful to everyone in the cast. To my wife is given in honor of the late TP member, di- O’Connor said, “I’m never without words, this season people kept asking me, ‘How are I am eternally grateful.” rector, set designer and jack-of-all trades. but now I am. Thank you for opening your you going to write something?’” As is sometimes the case at Theatre Pali - In presenting the award, Martha Hunter door and making this a home for me.” He instantly went into a parody of Diary sades awards shows, those winning top said: “She acts, heads up props, works on Visit: theatrepalisades.com of Anne Frank, performed to the tune of awards are involved in another show and “Mrs. Robinson.” are not present at the ceremony. “Mrs. Frank you have a lovely daughter,” Perfect Wedding’s Nick Thompson and he sang, ending with “making out, hidden Maria O’Connor won Featured Actor and Pali Homeless Task from the Third Reich.” Actress honors. Even with the somber theme of Cat, Supporting Actor and Actress were Art Green had the audience laughing. Channel- Roberts (Diary) and Martha Hunter Force Moves Forward ing “When This Old World Starts Getting (Wedding). Me Down,” he sang, “In my booze, I find a Cameo acting awards went to Sherry Coon By SUE PASCOE caused some residents to bring their griev- peaceful click and wonder why they call me and Jonathan Aleman, both in Black Coffee. Editor ances to Maryam Zar, chair of the PPTFH. Brick. I come home and hide in my room— June Lissandrello won costuming honors They want someone to take care of the prob- or in the closet.” for The Marvelous Wonderettes, and Wayne hy can’t you just load them up lem and, by default, these concerns go to Zar. Then, five Theatre Palisades Youth per- did the same in light design (Diary) and set in a bus and move them out of The solution is complex, as the Task formers—Elle Baker, Andrew Shimanovsky, design (Perfect Wedding). Wthe Palisades or just put them in Force has emphasized since forming last Mia Ruhman, Rachel Grossman and Kerry “I’ve never done a blue set,” Wayne said. jail?” one woman was overheard saying at November. Many homeless people are Cooper—wowed the audience with a song “Joanne Reich, who helped me, said it was the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Home- mentally ill, many have committed minor reprisal from Bugsy Malone, Jr. going to be fine—and it was.” less (PPTFH) meeting July 14. crimes, others scare families at local parks, Between awards, short scenes from next Reich won for graphic poster design for Transients, who many feel have jeopard- but enforcement is not always there, nor year’s shows—Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Black Coffee. When Susan Stangl won for ized the quality of life in the Palisades, have (Continued on Page 17) Page 4 Palisades News August 19, 2015 VA Seeks Master Plan for Its Campus By SUE PASCOE “Close it off to outside people; don’t let lenged the misuse of the 387-acre campus comed congressional support that would Editor those Mercedes and BMWs come through,” by renting space to schools, soccer clubs, give the department authority to enter into one vet said. laundry services and rental car compa- enhanced use leases, only for the purpose don’t care about our neighbors,” said a “Why not put guards at the gate?” an- nies. Another point of contention was of providing supportive housing. veteran at a West L.A. VA master plan- other asked. that the VA never disclosed how much How many veterans need housing and Ining meeting on the Brentwood cam- One vet said, “I don’t want to see this as was paid for private deals or enhanced- what type—permanent or transitional? pus. “I cannot drive straight across UCLA’s a compound. We don’t have to build a big use leases or where that money went. In a letter to Congressman Lieu, Westside campus. We don’t owe any more to our wall around it. But during evening rush A U.S. District court ruling in August resident and Vietnam-era veteran John neighbors than UCLA does.” hour there is a big gridlock [on roads sur- 2013 found those agreements unauthorized Aaron wrote, “Assume that homeless veterans About 30 people, mostly veterans, at- rounding the VA]. We have to balance.” by law and void. That ruling was appealed to fall into three classes: 1.) able to function tended the August 4 meeting, which was Vets want to prohibit commuters using the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, but upheld. autonomously, for whom proximity to the open to the public. the campus as a shortcut to the 405 free- ntities with leases on the West L.A. VA WLA campus and services is not the prime This month the VA is seeking input way, which borders the VA. ECampus are being evaluated to see if concern; 2.) able to function semi-auto - from veterans and community members Currently, the West L.A. campus house they meet the definition of veteran-focused. nom ously, for whom proximity to care and about the development of a campus to about 1,000 disabled veterans and those in UCLA, which has a lease arrangement for services is a concern and the nature of their serve veterans and help end homelessness rehab. New plans would include housing for Jackie Robinson Stadium, will be allowed housing requirement should be character- among veterans. about 5,000 vets. Most buildings, which are to continue to use it for its baseball team. ized as transitional; and 3.) not able to func- The survey is being conducted by Hell- historic, will rehabilitated and repurposed. According to an L.A. Times story (“Boxer, tion autonomously, for whom proximity to muth, Obata, Kassabaum Inc., a global Additionally, new buildings will be built Feinstein Back Plan to Move Homeless Vets care and services is of urgent concern, whose design, architecture, engineering and around the periphery of existing buildings. to VA Campus,” August 6), the university housing requirement should be character- planning firm. There are also proposed buildings for provides a wide range of medical care for ized as “permanent supportive housing.” The August 4 meeting focused on traffic women veterans and their children. veterans through its Operation Mend pro- Janet Turner, a field representative for issues within the VA campus (accessed off The development of a master plan, cen- gram, and it plans to study the effects of Lieu, was contacted to see if anyone knew Wilshire and also off Bringham), and in- tered on veterans, is the result of a class post-traumatic stress disorder. about how many people fell into each cat- cluded plans to build a new road that starts action lawsuit, Valentini v. Shinseki, filed in Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Sen. egory, which should then dictate housing/ near the ceremonial grounds at San Vicente 2011 against Department of Veterans Affairs Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ted Lieu building construction. The News was re- and Wilshire and winds its way to the cur- Secretary Eric Shinseki and the director of the (D-Torrance) asked for legislation to allow ferred to Michael Huff, VA senior advisor rent Brentwood School athletic facilities. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. the VA to enter into leases with local gov- for communications, who has agreed to This road, called the Veterans Parkway, That suit contended that the VA’s benefits ernments and nonprofit groups to provide meet to discuss numbers. “is based on the topography and will create program discriminated against veterans veterans with shelter. The last input session will be held from community,” HOK presenters said, noting who were homeless as a result of their se- According to the Times article, VA spokes - 1:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at it would be one long connecting road. vere mental disabilities and also chal- man Michael Huff claimed the agency wel- the VA Welcome Center (Building 257).

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turn of the Bay Theater as it was originally rendered by famous architect S. Charles Lee Caruso to serve as a defining architectural feature. Vacation Bible School (Continued from Page 1) “The sub-area will also allow for a master but that this request for a sub-area classifi- signage program to make it easier for tenants to pull permits for their individual signs and Kids Collect for Grays cation has been included in Caruso’s project application and “will be considered as it will be in conformance with all the cur- hildren attending Presbyterian to find a possible treatment. Charlotte is al- part of the overall public hearing process.” rent signage regulations in the specific plan,” Church Vacation Bible School from ready experiencing some symptoms of this Gazzano told the Palisades News: “The he said. “The master signage plan, along CAugust 3-7 had a chance to help two devastating disease. Gordon, a film pro- current Specific Plan does not allow for the with the entire project, will be presented local girls who have a rare, fatal brain disease. ducer, has been able to gain support from plan that was requested by the community. to the Design Review Board for input.” Palisadians Charlotte, 4, and Gwenyth those in the entertainment industry. The creation of a sub-area in a specific plan Gray, 2, were diagnosed with Late Infantile- The Presbyterian Church accepted coins, is not new to the planning process and is used efore going before various City depart- NCL Batten Disease CLN6. Parents Gordon cash and checks during the week, and kids, around the city for similar type projects. Bments and the City Council with final- and Kristen Gray were told it was a rare dis- ages 3 to 10, were able to raise $572. “We know that residents worked hard in ized plans (“maybe starting in January”), ease and that the specific variant, CLN6, If you would like to help the Grays, creating the Specific Plan in the 1980s and Gazzano said the plans will first be pre- was even more rare. The disease eventually make checks payable to The Charlotte & did a great job. However, it became very sented to the Palisades DRB. leaves a child blind, immobile, cognitively Gwenyth Gray Foundation, c/o The Giv- clear that the specific plan never envisioned “We hope to meet with them informally impaired and eventually leads to death, ing Back Fund, 6033 West Century Blvd. a project encompassing three acres and was sometime this year, get their input, then usually between the ages of 6 and 12. Suite 350, L.A. CA 90045. intended for individual building redevel- come back and make a formal presentation The family is trying to raise between $10 Visit: curebatten.org or curebatten@giv- opment. Thus, the creation of a sub-area and address their concerns before we go to and $12 million to push research forward ingback.org. with the proper development controls was the City.” submitted.” Ultimately, the entire project will cover neck at Bashford, Monument and Sunset as Swarthmore north of the alley and adjacent Gazzano said there were only a few devi- 116,000 sq. ft. and will include a specialty people exit the parking lot, Gazzano said that to Caruso’s development—and if the build- ations being requested. One is the setback. grocery store, 5-6 restaurants (“all with out- the existing one-way alley from Swarthmore ing that currently houses Denton Jewelers Under the Specific Plan there is a two-foot door dining”), the movie theater and an all- to Monument will be widened to create a (sandwiched between Caruso acquisitions setback from the sidewalk, which is not in purpose community room. two-way alley. Swarthmore from the alley on Sunset) is also a possible acquisition. keeping with the current 1950s buildings. “When we held meetings, a movie theater to Sunset will remain two-way, but Swarth- “Nothing has happened recently,” Gaz- “We are applying for a zero-foot setback was one of the most requested projects,” more to Monument will become one-way. zano said. “They are not interested in selling. to be consistent with the current buildings said Gazzano, who confirmed that Caruso “A full traffic report will be prepared,” If they express an interest, that would be and to promote pedestrian-friendly and Affiliated will subsidize the lease and main- said Gazzano, who added that “removing the great and we’d look at it.” But even if these walkable streets,” he said. tenance of the community room and that Mobil station will remove the largest gener- building owners have a change of heart, this The Specific Plan also governs signage. a small public park (about one-third of an ator of traffic and improve the traffic flow.” would not affect Caruso’s existing plans. “We are only requesting one deviation out acre) will be incorporated into the outdoor Gazzano was asked if negotiations were “It would probably be under a different of 22 signage regulations,” Gazzano said. space between Swarthmore and the alley. continuing to buy the two buildings (the plan,” Gazzano said. “We just want to get “Our signage request is to allow for the re- Asked about the potential traffic bottle- Bowinkle building and the P-2 building) on our project going.” Get Plugged In. 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Heard ANN CLEAVES About Town Expand Pool Hours During the summer, I wish that the Palisades High pool could stay open on Saturday and Sunday past 4 p.m. A long time ago, the Rotary Club provided a family swim from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the YMCA Temescal Pool, and there were pool games and picnics. Any chance this could ever happen again? Parklet Deal Breaker I don’t really care one way or another about the proposed parklet on La Cruz. If the City has done a traffic study at the site and thinks it should be fine, then I bow to experts. What no one has been able to answer—what if a homeless person plops himself down in the middle of the parklet? There is no way to ask that person to leave because it’s a public space. Maybe our town should hold off building one until someone figures out how to deal with the homeless on our sidewalks. Newsboxes for the News Thought to Ponder I live in Santa Monica and I’d like to VIEWPOINT “Whoever is careless with pick up a copy of the News when I come the truth in small matters up to visit friends. Why don’t you have cannot be trusted with newsboxes? important matters.” (Editor’s note: We contacted the City Rules for Starting a Albert Einstein about putting up blue boxes to match our masthead and were told all news boxes in New School Year ― Los Angeles have to be dark green, like the hese rules were hung in the Immaculate Heart College Art Department L.A. Times boxes. Additionally, some of the Founded November 5, 2014 spaces we inquired about have illegal boxes by Sister Corita during the 1960s and still seem applicable as the new ——————— on them. We’re waiting for the City to com- school year gets underway. See the feature about her on p. 22.) 15332 Antioch Street #169 plete its investigation, so we can legally place T Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (310) 401-7690 our boxes. In the meantime, our paper can www.PalisadesNews.com ——————— be found at Pharmaca, the Chamber office, 1. Find a place you trust and then try trusting it for a while. Publisher the branch library, Ronnie’s Market, and at 2. General duties of a student: pull everything out of your teacher. Pull Scott Wagenseller our office on Via de la Paz—behind Ted’s [email protected] Bike Shop—which is slated to open soon.) everything out of your fellow students. Editor 3. General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. Sue Pascoe Water Bowls for Dogs [email protected] 4. Consider everything an experiment. Features I walk down Via de la Paz with my 5. Be self-disciplined. This means finding someone wise or smart and Laurie Rosenthal pooch and I love that Rodeo Realty and [email protected] the InstaMail store put out bowls of water choosing to follow them. To be disciplined is to follow in a good way. To Graphics Director for dogs. On hot days, my dog always be self-disciplined is to follow in a better way. Manfred Hofer stops at both and takes a drink. And Arnie Digital Content and Technology 6. Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail. There’s only make. Kurt Park Wishnick in the Chamber of Commerce Advertising office always has a dog treat, and some- 7. The only rule is work. If you work it will lead to something. It’s the Jeff Ridgway times a cookie for the owner. people who do all of the work all the time who eventually catch onto [email protected] Grace Hiney Ice Cream Store to Fill Void things. [email protected] I enjoyed reading Sarah Stockman’s ar- 8. Don’t try to create and analyze at the same time. They’re different Jeff Parr [email protected] ticle about the new ice cream store that’s processes. Advisor about to open on Monument, next to 9. Be happy whenever you can manage it. Enjoy yourself, it’s lighter Bill Bruns the computer store. That space has been Contributing Writers empty since 2010, when Blockbuster than you think. Laura Abruscato, Laurel Busby, went out of business. Remember the 10. “We’re breaking all of the rules. Even our own rules and how do we Libby Motika, Logan Taylor Blockbuster days? Already another era. Contributing Photographers do that? By leaving plenty of room for X quantities.” — John Cage. Bart Bartholomew, Shelby Pascoe And remember Baskin-Robbins? Nice ——————— A bi-monthly newspaper mailed on the to know that this void will soon be filled first and third Wednesday of each month. by Sweet Rose Creamery. (Helpful Hints: Always be around. Come or go to everything. Always 14,500 circulation includes zip code 90272 and Sullivan, Mandeville and Santa Mon - ——————— go to classes. Read anything you can get your hands on. Look at movies ica Canyons.All content printed herein, If you’d like to share something you’ve and in our digital editions, is copyrighted. carefully, often. Save everything—it might come in handy later. There Online: “heard about town,” please email it to palisadesnews.com [email protected] should be new rules next week.) Palisades News August 19, 2015 A forum for open discussion of community issues Page 7

EDITORIAL Have the Courage of Your Convictions here are many ways to be courageous. Saving a supervisors decided, ‘Well this is a very easy one. There Researchers now know that if the drug was taken victim from a fire or an automobile accident or will be no problem with sleeping pills.” between 20-25 days of development, there would be Tperhaps like the firefighters of 9/11, going into the The drug was used in Germany starting in 1957, went defects of the ears and eyes; between 26-30 days, there Twin Towers with no expectation you might come out. to the United Kingdom in 1958 and was being used in would be defects of the arms; between 31-35 days, there Then there’s the less flashy courage, like that of Dr. more than 20 European and African countries by the would be defects of the legs. If a woman took thalidomide Frances Kelsey, who passed away on August 9 at the age time it arrived on Kelsey’s desk in 1960. all through this period, her baby, if born at all, might of 101. The L.A. Times wrote: “Kelsey believed the company emerge merely as a trunk, with no limbs and severe She had only been on her job a month at the Food had not been completely forthright about side effects, organ damage. and Drug Administration when she was asked to sign which alarmed her at a time when there was evidence That more children were not born in the United States off on thalidomide, a drug that had already been widely that effects could be far more severe on the unborn without deformities, we should thank Dr. Kelsey for her accepted and used in other countries in the world. It than on the mother. courage and the strength of her convictions. She stood was marketed as safe for providing relief for women “The company, which had expected a near rubber- up to powerful drug companies and pressure from her with morning sickness. stamp approval pressed on, complaining to her supervisors supervisors, and was ultimately vindicated, keeping her job. A 1962 Life Magazine article started: “The [thalidomide] and directly to her.” Additionally, thanks to Kelsey, the Kefauver Harris application was submitted by the William S. Merrell Co., By 1961, doctors began to realize the drug interfered Amendment was passed by Congress 1962 to strengthen an old Cincinnati drug firm. When it arrived on Dr. with the babies’ normal development, causing many to be drug regulation. Kelsey’s desk in the form of three blue and black-bound born with shortened, absent or flipper-like limbs. A Ger- If you were in the first few months of a new job, would folders, each the size of a telephone book, it seemed routine man newspaper soon reported 161 babies were adversely you be able to stand up to your boss for what you believe enough . . . The application seemed even easier than affected by thalidomide, causing German drug makers to was right? Faced with “Everybody is doing it, what’s your routine to process. As she began to read the contents of the stop producing it. Other countries followed suit and by problem?”—would you be able to say “No?” Would you folders, Dr. Kelsy became uncomfortable . . . ‘There was March 1962, thalidomide was banned in most countries stay with your conviction? something a little different about this one,’ she explained.” where it was previously sold—and Richardson-Merrell Every day, we’re tested in little ways and deep down we In her August 9 obituary in the L.A. Times, Kelsey was withdrew its U.S. application. An estimated 10,000 babies know we can’t go with the crowd, because they might quoted as saying: “I was the newest person there, so my in more than 40 countries were born with deformities. not always be right. Dr. Kelsey proved it. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR U12 Boys Coaches Needed those great soccer coaching drills to the next group of on to two full pages inside with photos was truly overkill. Tearaway’s [rascals]!) After one friend received the mailing today and studied (Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to parents of the enclosure, she did an Internet search on the address AYSO U12 Boys teams in Region 69.) The Unrelenting Campaign and then informed me that the sender’s purported ad- We have only FOUR coaches for U12 Boys this fall. dress, 1631 Amalfi, doesn’t exist. The Pacific Palisades Some of you have only been assistant coaches before. Against Denton Jewelers ZIP code that was used (90212) is actually Beverly Hills. Some of you have never coached but played soccer in I am mystified by the massive, ongoing campaign What is the continuing vengeance motivation here? college or high school. We’d like to ask you to step up being waged against Saad Mazboudi, the owner of At this point are we to believe, as said today, that the to being a team coach. We can provide support from Denton Jewelers, through the Palisadian-Post—partic- Palisadian-Post has received numerous letters from people the wonderful pro coaches who help our region. ularly after I read Mazboudi’s Letter to the Editor in adding their own complaints against Denton’s, while only EXTRA parents: AYSO EXTRA is a great opportunity the August 5 Palisades News. one was supportive? I have read numerous supportive for the kids and we are happy to offer it but it means that The only reason I ever went into Denton’s was to comments about Mazboudi on NextDoor Palisades. many of our previous coaches will be sitting on the side- have them put new batteries in watches of mine, since Personally, I feel that Denton Jewelers—a longtime lines. If any of you would like to coach a team that doesn’t no other place in the Palisades, to my knowledge, does local business, operating in a small town—should be have your son playing on it because you love to coach or this work. They were courteous and efficient. I had no allowed to work out its problems with customers in want to support AYSO we would be thrilled to have you. reason to complain about their service, but these were private, away from prejudicial media coverage. If any of you have friends that like to coach whose inexpensive watches of no value to anyone else. Betsy Smith kids are grown, or are in club and they don’t have an It is quite evident that a person (or persons) with (Editor’s note: The letter that residents received from opportunity to coach, please forward this . . . we would major grievances against Mazboudi and Denton’s, jus- the bogus address on Amalfi Drive with the Beverly Hills love to have anyone interested. I think talented nan- tifiable or not, is spending considerable money contin- zip code was printed through Post Card Builder, located nies/babysitters/older siblings fit this category as well. uing this attack, and using the Palisadian-Post to carry in Minnesota. The company offers an on-line printing Thanks as always and looking forward to the season. out much of it publicly. and mailing service, using mailing lists from compilers Amy Lorio Today (August 13) I got in the mail, along with and utilizing the company’s Standard mailing permit. AYSO U12 Commissioner everybody else in Pacific Palisades, three sheets of The estimated online cost is $13,000. This is based on an (Coach Gary Truman forwarded the following email paper, printed on both sides, which had reduced and estimate of 12,000 envelopes, which included the printing to his U19 team: “If any of you boys are staying in town reassembled for printing purposes the initial July 23 of the “letter” (three pages, double-sided in full color) August thru December and could coach a regular U12 team article. Addressed to Resident and sent out via a bulk and the envelope, folding and mailing services.) once a week and one game a weekend, that would be mail rate to perhaps 10,000 households, this was a awesome and I’m sure good for your community service! costly all-out attack. Palisades News welcomes all letters, which may be mailed to Please respond to Amy’s email which is amylorio@hot- Many of my friends were appalled by the over-the- [email protected]. Please include a name, address mail.com. Remember, Region 69 is a community you guys top attention the Post initially gave to the grievances and telephone number so we may reach you. Letters do not have been involved in for years. How about passing on all against Denton Jewelers. The front-page article continuing necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Palisades News. Page 8 Palisades News August 19, 2015 Kruglyak Wins Prestigious Human Genetics Award acific Palisades resident and UCLA tool for mapping complex disease genes. in Functional Genomics. researcher Dr. Leonid Kruglyak is “In the late 1990s when the idea of con- In 2007, ISI Thomson Scientific named Pthe 2015 recipient of the Curt Stern necting human genes with diseases was being Kruglyak a highly cited researcher in mo- Award for outstanding achievement in discussed, there was a lot of debate about lecular biology and genetics—his work human genetics. how many genetic markers (signposts in has been cited more than 40,000 times by Kruglyak, a professor of human genetics DNA that are read out by researchers to scientific literature. and biological chemistry at the David Geffen mark differences between individuals) would When he was recruited by UCLA in 2013, School of Medicine at UCLA, will be hon- be needed,” Kruglyak said. “At the time, very Kruglyak moved to Pacific Palisades with his ored in October in Baltimore by the Amer- few such markers were known, and the tech- wife, Dr. Hilary Coller, an UCLA associate ican Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). nology to read them was rudimentary. professor in molecular, cell and develop- “My research has focused on developing “My prediction that it would take about mental biology. The couple has two children. Leonid Kruglyak strategies and technologies for connecting 500,000 markers was later borne out by ex- individual differences in DNA with differ- periments,” he said. “That set the scale for ences in traits such as susceptibility to dif- both the effort to discover the necessary ferent diseases,” Kruglyak explained. “I’d say number of markers and for technology de- that one of the most surprising findings is velopment to read them (largely done by how complex these connections are for most two California biotech companies, Affy - common diseases, as opposed to the more metrix and Illumina).” familiar ‘one-gene, one-disease’ for rare in- Kruglyak published key papers predict- herited diseases such as cystic fibrosis.” ing the number of genetic markers required Kruglyak came to the United States from for genome-wide association studies in the former Soviet Union when he was 13, humans, and pioneered the field of genet- graduated from Princeton University in ics of global gene expression (now known 1987 and earned his master’s and doctor- as eQTL analysis). ate degrees in physics from UC Berkeley “eQTL studies have to do with the fact that in 1989 and 1990. differences in DNA sequence can influence “I liked genetics in high school,” Kruglyak how much of the product of each gene is told the News. “Then I studied physics in made by the body,” he said. “Too much or too college and graduate school, and rediscov- little of a gene product can lead to disease.” ered genetics as a postdoctoral researcher Kruglyak added, “My group published after graduate school, when I was fortunate the first systematic study describing how to It’s not too early to to get a position with Eric Lander, one of the connect DNA sequence differences with leaders of the Human Genome Project.” levels of all the different gene products. 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PASSINGS Donald Clifton Roof, 98; A Palisadian Since 1941 onald Clifton Roof, a 74-year-resident of Pacific Palisades, died of nat- Dural causes on July 27. He was 98. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 26, 1917, he moved to Venice, Cal- ifornia, from Cleburne, Texas, in 1930. After graduating from Venice High School, Roof attended Santa Monica Tech- Goorus co-owner Gretchen Lightfoot and instructor Susan Cambigue-Tracey spoke nical School. He went to work for Douglas about the overall benefits of yoga at a recent Palisades Optimist Club breakfast at Aircraft Company (now Boeing) in 1939 Aldersgate Retreat Center. Afterwards, Optimists tried an introductory chair yoga class. and stayed with the company until retire- ment in 1977. Goorus to Hold Grand Opening He married Jean Coler Anglemyer in 1940, and a year later the couple settled on oorus Yoga Studio will hold a movement into their lives.” Embury Street in the Palisades. They relo- grand opening and open house When YogaWorks closed at the end of cated in 1951 to a house Roof built himself Gfrom 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May, Palisadians Gretchen and John on Swarthmore. August 29, at 15327 Sunset Blvd. (next to Lightfoot opened their own yoga studio During World War II, Roof served in the Rosie’s Nails). in the space. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. “I fought the All classes will be free and different levels “Our program is based on the belief battle of Ocean Park Boulevard,” he recalled of yoga—gentle, moderate and vigorous— that yoga is a unifying tool for creating last year at the Woman’s Club luncheon will be offered. health, well-being and a deep spiritual for the town’s 90-year-olds. Donald Clifton Roof Co-owner Gretchen Lightfoot said, “We connection,” Gretchen said. “Our com- In addition to serving as an usher and Monica High. He is survived by his three want community members to visit the stu- mitment is to provide a fun yet structured deacon at the Palisades Presbyterian Church, children, Donald Jr., Dennis and Nancy dio, so they can see the facilities, experience environment, featuring a ‘living yoga’ ap- Roof was also a member of the Masons, (Hale); grandchildren Dylan, Ryan, David, incredible teachers, have an opportunity to proach to life.” Scottish Rite, Shriners and Rotary and was Daniel, Zach, Douglas, Hunter (Hale), win prizes and explore integrating mindful Visit: goor.us or call (310) 765-4871. a volunteer for the Exceptional Children’s Hannah (Hale) and great-grandchildren Foundation. He also was a member of the Jaedin, Colby and Lorelei. Douglas Aircraft Company Federal Credit A graveside service was held on August Union (now NuVision FCU) for 50 years. 10 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica. He served in various positions, including Donations may be made in Roof’s mem- president of the board. ory to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Roof was predeceased by Jean, his wife in Los Angeles, 3160 Geneva St., Los An- of 62 years, who was a graduate of Santa geles, 90020 (213-388-3151).

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THANK YOU The Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA) gratefully acknowledges the many volunteers who devoted hundreds of hours on various tasks before and on July 4th to make the celebrations possible, including the following (with apologies, in advance, if anyone has been omitted): Barry Allwright, Mary Allwright, Sanjay Bargotra, Sunay Bargotra, Bob Benton, Amy Berggreen, Kurt Bierschenk, Susan Blake, Sylvia Boyd, Nancy Brennan, Maddie Browning, Bill Bruns, Lee Calvert, Ava Chamberlain, Olivia Chamberlain, Sara Collins, Amy Kate Connolly, Marilyn Crawford, Joy Daunis, Terry Dimich, Amelita Dolorico, Cara Doolittle, Justin Escano, Madelyn Eskigian, Bobbie Farberow, Oscar Flores, Cindy Freedland, Andy Frew, Morgan Genser, Correne Gichuru, Thomas Gissell, Bob Gold, Marge Gold, Jorge Gracias, Linda Grant, Bella Greco, Daphne Gronich, Marilyn Haaker, Janie Harding, Patrick Hart, Carolyn Hasselkorn, Grace Hiney, Manfred Hofer, Rosalie Huntington, Kathleen Jensen, Helga Jessen, Tracy Judah, Cheryel Kanan, Howard Kern, Cambria Lagana, Sam Lagana, Florence Lang, Donna Linderman, Karen Linderman, Jackie Maduff, Kathy McGoff, Eli Nagle, Paul Nagle, Kevin Niles, Sue Pascoe, Sean Passan, Dr. Kimi Petrick, Bill Prachar, Kate Prudente, Joanne Reich, Jeff Ridgway, Matt Rodman, Ramis Sadrieh, Katherine Saslow, Joan Sather, Kent Sather, Sharon Sharpe, Joe Shepperd III, Cora Silverman, Cindy Simon, Hugh Slavitt, Eli Soufo, Gabe Stewart, Lisa Taylor, Morgan Taylor, Chelsea Trotti, David Trotti, Kate Trusell, Lisa Turcillo, Emma Turner, Keith Turner, Max Turner, Johnna Tyrell, Hannah Vaughan, Scott Wagenseller, Rob Weber, Maurice Weise, Robin Weitz, Laurel Weitz, Carly Weitz, Dawn Wilken, George Wilken, Matt Wilken, Rich Wilken, Arnie Wishnick, Mary Lee Wlodek, Sophia Wlodek, Dora Yarid. Thanks also to our parade vehicle drivers and our banner carriers, including Pali High football team members (Lisa Manheim), Kings Malibu Summer program students (Nicole Mueller), and local Boy Scout Troop 223 members (Greg Frost). Thanks to all our sponsors (listed in the Official Program and on www.palisadesparade.org), American Legion Palisades Post 283, our Parade Reviewing Officer General David Berger, Grand Marshal Bill Handel, our Parade Co-Marshals Bill Branch, Dick Littlestone, Hal Maninger, Dr. Mike Martini, Judge Harry Pregerson and Hal Vieau (and their families), parade participants, our musical headliners Adam Topol and Tom Freund and their Westside Troubadours colleagues, the Pali High band (Arwen Hernandez), Palisades All Stars (PJ Hildebrand), Dale Fisher, Louise Goffin, Greg Wells, Elijah Wells, Hayden Wells, Rocky Dawuni, Lexie Rose, Swing House,David & Elizabeth Sarell of Pageantry Productions, Dave Riccardi, Rocky Montz, Jorge Gracias and Bob Tadjalli of Pali High, Natalie McAdams of Namevents, Ralphs (Nick Hernandez), Carey Peck Skydiving, United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades, Gelsons, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Councilman Mike Bonin, West LA Police Department, LAPD and Officer Michael Moore, LAFD Station 69, Palisades Patrol, Pyro Spectaculars, Gary Greene’s Big Band of Barristers, and Palisades News, publisher of the Official Program, which donated the net ad sales revenues to PAPA to support the July 4th parade, concert and fireworks.

The Official Program published by Palisades News (available at www.palisadesnews.com) listed donations and parade ticket supporters as of June 26. Those received after then are listed below: PATRIOT ($600 and above) BRONZE ($100 to $199) SUPPORTER Jeff Ridgway, Elyse Walker Jack Allen, Gary & Tracy Baum, Kurt Bierschenk, Katherine Alice Clement, Gil Dembo, George Gore, Paul & Rufina Blair, Bee Campbell, Vicky Campbell, Sandy Eddy & Ronald Kang, Fay & Bob Kay, Laura & Harry Kuper, Jane Muir, DIAMOND ($500 to $599) Dean, Richard Gottesman, Richard Greenberg, Mindy Lydia Reed, Ronald & Marilyn Robbins, Leslie Wooley Andrew Grove, Matt & Rene Rodman Herman, Dina Humphreys, Philip Ide, Rahul Kapur, Lori & Michael Rogers, Kimberly Semedo, Michael Wayman PLATINUM ($400 to $499) Landes, C.W. Langridge, David & Elaine Marmel, Mike & PRE-PARADE and BIG BAND EVENT: Michael Pellico, Monika Rydel Kathleen McRoskey, Marc Michel Eyewear, Alya Michelson, Johanna Minassian, Geoff & Evelyn Moyer, Craig Pierce, PAPA thanks the following local businesses, companies GOLD ($300 to $399) Adrienne Rosenthal, Jessica Ross, Judi Salzman, Barbara and individuals for supporting and for donating food, Paul Colao, David McNally, Maggie Neilsen Sherman, Jenni Silberstein, Teri Simpson, John & Donna water, drinks and other items for the VIP pre-parade Sussman, Perry Vinton, Jungsoo Wiener, Jiangzhou Zhang luncheon and June 27th Big Band of Barristers concert: SILVER ($200 to $299) Yury Bershadsky, David & Lisa Boyle, Janet Brown, DONOR ($50 to $99) Café Vida, Casa Nostra, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, CVS, Festa Joyce & Michael Brunelle, Paul Coyne, Christina Davis, Michele & Grant Alkin, Serena Roth Bateman, Jarrod Insurance, Jersey Mike’s Subs (Brentwood), Juice Crafters, Michael & Wendy Edlen, Ron Fair, Bobbie Farberow, Blake, Marlene Briski, Fernanda Carapinha, Rick & Adele K Bakery, Kay ‘n Dave’s, Laura’s Brownies, Maison Giraud, Michelle Giarraputo, Michael Hiatt, Joan & Arnold Kalan, Carter, Angelika Chaudry, M.A. & R.K. Collison, Dan & Lionel Ruhman (Riviera Masonic Lodge), Matthew’s Mitch Kanner, Heather Kierszenbaum, Heather Lind, Gail Didden, Cristina Fishel, Julian Franz, Jeff Joyner, Garden Café, Palisades Garden Café, Palisades Pizza, Aida Mazaheri, William Palmer, Lauren Quigg, Mitzi Amanda Jungman, Juanita Jones Kamm, Lorena Lopez, Panda Express, Party Pizzazz, Pearl Dragon, Pinocchio, Reaugh, Roberta Smith, Amy Sweeney, Kurt & Haldis Chingyuan Lu, Dylan Morgan, Margot Morrison, John Susan Payne, Ralphs (Pacific Palisades), Robek’s (Pacific Toppel, Peter & Suzanne Trepp, Megan Velasco, Howard G. Niles, Mike Pons, Barry Seibel, Jean E. Sharp, Scott Palisades), Ronny’s Market, Subway, Taj Palace, Taste, & Suzanne Weisberg Silbiger, Scott Simril, Zachary Woods Tivoli Cafe, Viktor Benês Bakery Contributions may still be made by check to PAPA, P.O. Box 1776, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, as well as at www.palisadesparade.org. August 19, 2015 Palisades News Page 11 Springer Addresses Baby Blues By SUE PASCOE five years.” to their parents and how they get along.” Editor Springer summarized the work of Dr. Instead of being a son or daughter, one Helen Fisher, a leading expert on the biology is now a parent, and the parents are now “War of the Roses” was not what of love and attraction. In the beginning of a grandparents: everyone’s role changes. psychologist Tamar Springer ex- relationship, the partners’ brain chemistry is Another issue, Springer said is that “Peo- Apected when she was placed on the akin to one of an addiction. Then as that set- ple also get cranky and edgy because of L.A. Superior Court’s approved list as a tles, couples start to deal with real-life issues. sleep deprivation. They take out their frus- family counselor. “Then the kids come and the grenade tration on a partner—never a great thing.” One couple in particular, whom Spring - goes off,” said Springer, who has two sons. She remembers seeing a professional er called “highly educated and aware,” were “Pregnancy and a newborn bring a whole woman, also a new mom, who was having working on custody and visitation issues. new level of problems to a relationship.” trouble adjusting. “I asked her, ‘Are you They were fine if she spoke with them in- Couples are learning to be parents, but sleeping?’” Springer said. “When she told dividually, but they could not be in the they still have to manage their relation- me ‘No’ it was like a light went off in her same room together without fighting, so ship, and yet deal with all the psychologi- head. She realized that she needed to ad- Springer had to work through phone calls. cal triggers. dress the sleep issue, and get at least five “After one particularly traumatic time, I “Dads also go through a lot, when the hours of uninterrupted sleep.” knew I needed to make a change [from this wife is pregnant and the child is born,” The expectation is that having a baby is line of counseling],” Springer said. “I de- Springer said. “And it’s important they get “the happiest time of your life,” but too many cided to go back to the work I enjoyed.” sexual attention.” But she noted, “The tran- people fail to address the difficulties. “Fam- Springer, a native Palisadian who has had sition can also be hard for them because ilies don’t talk about it,” Springer said. “It’s a private practice for 17 years and a license a wife is becoming a mother and that can Psychologist Tamar Springer works with paradoxical: we’re going through emotional for 24, had started “New Moms Connect,” trigger feelings about their own mother.” parents with newborns. Photo: Shelby Pascoe and physical challenges, with waves of emo- a free program at the Jewish Family Service “Most men, if they are really honest cator, through the American Association of tion. But, no one says you need help, you that deals with postpartum depression. would be a little disappointed after a birth,” Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists.” need sleep and you need time to yourself.” “I really love and enjoy working with Springer said, noting that not only does the Additionally, new parents bring in dif- Additionally, Springer said that women new parents,” remembered Springer, who is sexual relationship change between the two ferent parenting styles, depending on how generally have guilt about the stay-at-home now refocusing her practice in that direc- people because there is a baby, but partners they were raised—or they may start to mom vs. the working mom issue: “It’s the tion. “They have a unique anxiety when the can start to go through an identity crisis. question how they were raised. battle and attitude, and self-identity,” woman is pregnant the first time. There are After a baby is born, a woman might start Springer said that Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Springer said. “It’s difficult, and women so many expectations, but there are also real to ask, “Who am I?” and “Could I just have book, Parenting from Inside Out, talks have mixed feelings.” challenges and many parents grit their teeth a minute to myself?” about how our childhood experiences Springer is the daughter of composer and just try to get through the first four or Springer is also a Certified Sexuality Edu- shape the way we parent, and that rela- Philip and Judith Springer, who have lived tionship issues arise. in the Palisades since 1972. She attended “In Brooke Shields’ book, Down Came the Palisades Elementary, Paul Revere and Pali - Rain, about postpartum, she talked about sades High School and received her grad- the complexity of her relationship with her uate degree in psychotherapy from UCLA. mother,” Springer said. “When a baby is Call (310) 699-2809 or visit tamar- born, people need to address the relationship springer.com. Martha Meade’s Paintings Home • Auto • Life • Business Call today for a To Be Featured at Library acific Palisades artist Martha Meade, no-obligation insurance review! whose murals are found at Marquez PElementary, Paul Revere and Pali - (310) 454-0805 sades High, will see her oil paintings featured during September in the Palisades Library community room, 861 Alma Real. High Value Home Specialists A reception for this solo show, “Ripples, Reflections and What Lies Beneath,” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Septem- MichaelPrincipal C. Solum ber 5, at the library. 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Palisades News August 19, 2015 Page 13 Palisades Plumbing Takes After-Hours Calls By SUE PASCOE to practices in Huntington Beach for years. Editor One of the first things Church did was institute after-hours service, organize the f you have a plumbing emergency in office and start advertising on social media the evening or on Saturdays and Sun- sites like Yelp. Idays, there is a local option: Palisades “I really wanted to encourage new cus- Plumbing. As of August 1, the business, tomers—people who had just moved here located at 16626 Marquez Ave., responds and didn’t know us,” said Church, who also to after-hours calls. has started holding weekly meetings with This new service is the result of co-owner employees David Smith, Steve DeNatale, Mandy Church working in the office two John Dean, Miquele Guzman and Joe days a week. Green. “It’s the opportunity to bounce ideas “I decided to come into work after my and problems off each other.” mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,” she Longtime residents know they can de- said. “I wanted to keep my brain active.” pend on co-owner Ray Church, who first Additionally, her youngest daughter came to the Palisades as a plumber in 1987. Shavahn was a competitive gymnast, and He and Mandy had moved to the United Church had been responsible for driving her States from London in 1985, when their daughter Carley was 2 and Jade was an in- Harry Potter at fant. Shavahn was born in 1989. Shavahn Church (center) has joined her parents, Ray and Mandy, the co-owners of “My father, a finish carpenter, thought Palisades Plumbing, in the business. Photo: Shelby Pascoe Movies in the Park my husband could work with him,” said Eventually, Singleton was taken to the nast, joined the office staff full-time. It is Mandy, whose parents, also from England, The films for the annual Saturday night hospital. “I went to visit him and he told me now truly a family business. had sponsored them to the United States. free Movies in the Park at the Field of he didn’t want to go into a nursing home,” Grandson Kingsley, 7, was “helping” Her father died shortly after their arrival, Dreams at the Palisades Recreation Center Mandy said. “I took him home. We tried to Mandy by drawing sketches for the bulletin and Ray had to look for other work. (851 Alma Real Dr.) will continue this Sat- do the best for him.” board during the interview. Mandy, Ray and Palisades Plumbing was founded in 1971 urday with Harry Potter and the Chamber Shortly afterwards, they had to take him their three daughters, husbands and two by Hercules and Annette Rossili, who sold of Secrets (PG). Harry Potter is in his sec- to the emergency room. “We didn’t know grandchildren (with a third on the way) live ond year of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft the business to Santa Monica College pro- how sick he was,” Mandy said. He died in Tarzana within a block of each other. and Wizardry and is warned by house-elf fessor Leon Singleton in 1999. shortly after. “My neighbors call it Church Street,” Dobby not to return. “He was like a grandfather to us,” Sha - Original co-owner Annette Rossili Mandy said. Now Palisades Plumbing has August 30: Toy Story 3 (G). A real heart- vahn said of Singleton, who often visited worked in the office until last month, when its own Church “Central” on Marquez. breaker—as Andy prepares to leave for the Church family. When he discovered he she retired to spend more time with her Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., college, the toys are mistakenly delivered had pancreatic cancer in 2006, he offered husband. Then Shavahn Church, a UCLA Mondays through Fridays. Call: (310) to a day-care center and treated in dread- to sell the business to Ray and Mandy. graduate and former international gym- 454-5548 or email: [email protected]. ful fashion. The movies start at dusk. Please, no al- cohol, no smoking, no stick chairs and no pets. Free hot dogs will be served by Recre- Caution: Online Home Evaluations ation Center employees, paid for by Mike By MICHAEL EDLEN may add to or subtract from the value. For homeowner who wants to correct errors Skinner, the town’s new honorary sheriff. Special to the Palisades News example, if there are panoramic views ver- such as size or number of bedrooms. They sus basic neighborhood outlooks versus an can also add information that may or may omeowners, who use free online not affect the AVM valuation. home evaluation sites to determine unsightly eyesore. Women’s Self-Defense Generally, the most accurate way to their property value, and lenders 3. The size and usability of a given prop- H erty. Is it a flat yard or a hillside? value property is to have an experienced Course Set for July 25 or real estate agents using automated val- real estate agent put together a Compara- A four-hour course on how a woman can uation models (AVMs) need to understand 4. Is the property located on or near a tive Market Analysis (CMA). An agent protect herself from an attacker will be held the limitations of those systems. high-trafficked street, or is it set on a quiet, who is intimately familiar with many from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. The AVMs rely on data gathered from tree-lined street? homes in the area will go through much The first hour will be at ZFIT studios, 827 various sources and provide an instanta- 5. Were local comparable sales sold under the same process as an appraiser. How- Via de la Paz. The remainder of the class neous value that is often shockingly inac- duress, such as financial hardship, or not at ever, an agent can add their experience will be held at the park by the Recreation curate. I have seen variances between such arms-length, such as to a relative or busi- and judgement regarding the value of cer- Center, 851 Alma Real. The cost is $149. AVMs as Zillow, CoreLogic, Trulia and Real- ness partner? tain features, current buyer demand and The first hour will be a Power Point pres- tor.com ranging from 10 to 30 percent on 6. What the accurate square footage of a market conditions in that neighborhood. entation, discussing how to recognize and the same property—and on the same day. home might be, and whether that figure was Also, a local expert will take into consid- avoid potentially dangerous situations. A span of more than 10 percent is simply updated with any remodels or expansions. eration current competition, homes in es- The next three hours women will learn not acceptable, especially in an area like the 7. The qualifications of the computer crow, and preparations such as staging. specific techniques to use in the event of an Palisades, where average home prices are system an AVM uses. Working with a pro- attack, such as punching, kicking, throwing more than $2.5 million. fessional appraiser or seasoned real estate Michael Edlen has been ranked in the top 1 and how to escape. Here is a list of things an AVM cannot agent to help determine your property’s percent of all agents in the country with nearly Instructor Bill Shuttic, a martial arts prac- tell you: true value will benefit you with much $2 billion in sales and more than 1,200 trans- titioner for 30 years, has a black belt in aikido, 1. Whether there is actually a house on greater accuracy and overall better results. actions. He has tracked Pacific Palisades sales jujitsu and iaido. Call (310) 413-0514 or the lot, or its condition. A recent evolution of the AVM concept since 1987. Michael can be reached at (310) visit: ulti-health.com. 2. Any unique or special features that is to have it include some interaction by a 230-7373 or [email protected]. Page 14 Palisades News August 19, 2015 August 19, 2015 Palisades News Page 15 FIDM Hopes to Buy Rare Pieces By DANIELLE GILLESPIE Palisades News Contributor All photos courtesy Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising n a time when the majority of people did not see the historical significance of Ihigh-end fashion, a middle-class Cal- ifornia housewife was able to collect 1,400 rare pieces representing 400 years of fashion for her personal collection. From the late 1940s until her death in 1998, Helen Larson of Whittier acquired garments worn by European royalty, including Queens Victoria, Alexandra and Mary of England, Czarina Marie of Russia and Empress Eugenie of France. She also amassed garments from 22 major haute couture designers such as Cal- lot Soeurs, Lanvin, Chanel and House of Worth. The oldest piece in her collection is a man’s red velvet doublet, dating back to The oldest piece in Helen Larson’s collection is a man’s the early 1600s. velvet doublet, which was likely from Italy and worn Christina Johnson, associate curator at the between 1600-1610. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchan- dising’s Museum and Galleries (FIDM), said: “In the mid-20th century, it was a rare breed for someone to be interested in historic fashion. There were not a lot of museum collections, and there were not a lot of private collectors. Helen was an anomaly. Basically, it was a growing field at that point.” For the past four years, the Larson family has allowed FIDM’s museum to care for and exhibit the collection, which includes men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. The Fashion Council, a volunteer group dedicated to promoting and supporting the museum, just launched a capital campaign, hoping to raise $2 million to purchase the entire collection from the family. If FIDM does not raise the money by the A Callot Soeurs evening gown worn by Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of end of this year, the family will sell the col- Blue velvet shoes with gold embroidery, 1890s. Photo: Credit Marlborough, French, c. 1907. Photo: Credit lection piecemeal to other museums around ple’s doors to see if they had old clothes the country and world. they no longer wanted, Johnson explained. “The collection is amazing because high She also befriended Doris Langley fashion like this did not come to California,” Moore, founder of the Fashion Museum said Kevin Jones, curator of the museum. in Bath, England, and bought many pieces “It got to the East Coast or maybe as far as from her, including a lace panel featuring St. Louis, but not this far. She brought all Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s coat of this fashion history to California, and we arms, which is now on display at FIDM. want to keep it together and keep it here.” Since Larson was a housewife who did Larson did not have a background in not have a discretionary income, she started fashion, but clearly a passion for it. She cre- a costume rental business for Hollywood ated her own reference library of books and studios in order to pay for her hobby. Lar- old photographs to research the items. If son provided costumes for movies such as FIDM can purchase the entire collection, My Fair Lady (1964) and The Great Gatsby the museum will receive Larson’s letters, (1974), using generic, period-piece gar- inventories and purchase receipts that trace ments for her rental business. the origins of the garments. “She had a working collection, and her “It is beyond amazing that this woman private collection,” Johnson said. “She could put this collection together so long ago tell the difference between an elite item ver- when it was much harder to travel, contact sus what could be worn.” people, find the objects and transport them The 1,400 pieces that FIDM hopes to ac- than it is today,” Jones said, adding that it’s quire were never used for her rental business. also fortunate that she did because these Since FIDM took possession of Larson’s garments would have been lost otherwise. collection five years ago, it has been instru- California housewife Helen Larson collected 1,400 rare high-end fashion items, representing To find such elite items, Larson traveled mental in teaching fashion history to its 400 years of fashion. She created her own reference library (pictured) to research the to antique shows and fairs in Europe and students and the public. FIDM’s staff and garments she acquired. The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising’s Museum the United States. She would knock on peo- (Continued on Page 16) & Galleries is currently fundraising to purchase her collection. Photo: Credit Page 16 Palisades News August 19, 2015

FIDM Library’s Summer (Continued from Page 15) Writing Contest visiting scholars have used it for classroom lectures and at academic conferences in the Deadline Nears United States and abroad. The Pacific Palisades Friends of the “Every garment in this collection tells a Library is sponsoring its annual sum- story,” Johnson said. “It tells about the tech- mer creative writing contest. nology and economics at the time and the Youth and teens from first grade artistic movements and social movements.” through high school are invited to For instance, two similar yet distinctive submit an original short story, essay, opera gowns made in the late 1800s in non-fiction article, dramatic scene, France by designer Felix Poussineau’s cou- monologue or poem with the theme ture house can be used to teach students “Rockin’, Rhythm and Rhymes.” about the Industrial Revolution. Entries must not exceed three pages “If a duchess threw a ball at her mansion (double spaced) and may not have and invited 200 people, all these women been submitted at school or in an- needed a new dress,” Jones explained. “They other contest. All entries must be re- would go to a handful of couture houses in ceived and recorded at the Palisades Paris, and these houses had to figure out a Branch Library by September 8. Win- way to create the volume of dress, yet make ners will receive gift certificates to each dress individualized, so each woman Diesel Books, and the winning entries thinks it’s designed just for her.” will be performed by actors at a fall To accomplish this, they would make Beaded evening gown and mantle worn by Queen Victoria in the 1890s. awards ceremony. gowns that were the same length with the FIDM is asking the public to contribute FIDM fails to raise enough money to pur- For more information, go to the li- same neckline and waistline, but with dif- what they can to help purchase the collec- chase the entire Larson collection, the dona- brary information desk or visit friends - ferent fabrics and trimmings, which was tion, anything from $4 to $4,000, by texting tions will be used to buy other acquisitions ofpalligrary.org/Library-Programs. the beginning of modern manufacturing, museum to 243725. Donations can also be for the museum’s permanent collection. The Friends of the Library is a non- Jones said. made online at fidmmuseum.org/support/ Select items from the Larson collection profit organization that supports the “Fashion humanizes history,” Johnson donate-online. The school is encouraging are now on display at the museum, located Palisades library through its quarterly said. “That’s it in a nutshell. These people the public to also spread the word by posting on the first floor of the school’s campus, book sales and its used bookstore lo- are long gone, the people who wore these, on social media with the hashtag #4for400. 919 S. Grand Ave., in downtown Los An- cated on the small patio at the back and this is the closest we can get to them.” All donations are tax-deductible and if geles. Admission is free. of the library. Palisadian Meyer Elected President of Independent Educational Consultants acific Palisades resident Gail Meyer, goals to identify a range of colleges most ter’s degree in art therapy from Simmons an educational consultant for college appropriate for their child.” College. She also received a master’s degree Padmissions, has been elected presi- The IECA is a nonprofit international as- in social work from Smith College and is a dent of the Independent Educational Con- sociation in Washington, D.C. that repre- graduate of the UCLA college admissions sultants Association (IECA). sents experienced independent educational counseling program. Meyer, who has practiced in Pacific Pali- consultants. Chartered in 1976, the associ- In addition to her private practice, Meyer sades for the past 15 years, said: “As an ed- ation sponsors professional training insti- worked in the college counseling office at ucational consultant specializing in work ing tutes, workshops and conferences and works Palisades Charter High School for eight with high school students and their fam- to ensure that those in the profession adhere years and currently serves as a college con- ilies, my objective is to simplify the college to the highest ethical and business standards. sultant for students enrolled in the Ryman search process and maximize educational Meyer graduated with a bachelor’s de- Arts program. opportunities. I assist families in identifying gree in fine arts from the Wexner College Visit: iecaonline.com/iec or gailmeyer.org Gail Meyer a student’s strengths, interests, talents and of Art at Ohio State University and a mas- or call (310) 459-5453. 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The Palisades Patrol officer followed through with a “citizen’s arrest” and the Homeless woman was taken into custody. (Continued from Page 3) The other side of the issue is the fact that are mental-health facilities. most transients require social services. The Zar was born in Iran and returned after PPTFH is trying to raise $125,000 for a receiving a degree from Boston University. year to send out two OPCC social workers She became a correspondent for GMR (Gulf who will try to convince people to move Marketing Review, published in London) off Palisades streets and find housing. and the Iran Business Monitor (published OPCC staffers will speak about their in New York), and also served as an editor services at a Task Force meeting on August at Tehran News, an English-language daily 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the library. The pub- newspaper in Iran. She then moved back to lic is invited. the U.S. in 1995 and received a law degree. So far, finding funding for social services Even with Zar’s extensive work experi- is difficult, but law enforcement has been ence there was no way to predict that the easier. Fire hazard signs that specify no Elaborate tents belonged to those who were illegally camping overnight on the beach. LAPD camping are being paid for by local home- homeless task force challenge she under- Officers have vowed to follow up and make sure all are obeying the law. Photo: Sharon Kilbride took would become a full-time job (with- owners associations and are legal; LAPD out pay, of course). She understands residents’ concerns, but “Just go and arrest them,” but during the day, can arrest. “So far, the cost is $600-$700 “I respond all day to emails—there are has also learned what is possible with cur- it is not against the law to have a tent on the (each sign is about $300), and that was so many,” said Zar, who admitted that some rent law enforcement, and tries to help beach. People sleeping on the beach can only easily raised,” Zar said. days she doesn’t make it through them all. people understand what is legally possible. be arrested between dark and 6 a.m., and Resident Tom Schulman stopped by the She is also the mother of three children; the Filling a void, the PPTFH has become a even then are usually only given a warning. cafe table where Zar was being interviewed media representative for Paul Revere, where group that people now go to when there is Additionally, the Los Angeles Police De- and said he would probably be more willing her middle child goes to school; the vice a problem with a homeless individual. partment has limited resources, and as to give for enforcement. He worries, like president of the Pacific Palisades Commu- “Since we were formed, the movement much as Captain Tina Nieto would like to many residents do, that the problem is only nity Council; and founder of her own non- has risen to a crescendo,” Zar said, explain- send her officers just to the Palisades, crimes going to grow exponentially. profit, Womanfound, which is dedicated ing that there are basically two ways to help such as robbery and assault are considered Zar would like to see Pacific Palisades to raising awareness about the plight of solve the problem: law enforcement and more dangerous. help those who are here, but discourage women in underdeveloped parts of the social services. Simply put, enforcement of the more others from coming into the area by mak- world, and raising money for charities and “There’s got to be a balance,” she said, minor laws is difficult because of lack of ing sure that all laws are enforced. foundations that help them. “and it’s flipped right now [toward law en- manpower. “It’s hard getting support from the City Zar posts for all four organizations’ Face- forcement].” At the homeless meeting in July, Captain or State because they see this as a problem- book pages, and would welcome another No one disputes that laws, such as those Nieto suggested that people can make a less enclave and a wealthy enclave,” she said, Palisades volunteer who could help her an- prohibiting overnight camping on the “citizen’s arrest” when they are involved although she feels inroads are being made. swer the homeless-related emails. beach, are being broken. Often people say, in an incident involving transients. The PPTFH is now being asked to attend Los For example, Village Green President Angeles Homeless Service Authority and Marge Gold found a transient washing Department of Mental Health meetings. clothes in the mini-park’s water fountain. To help fight homelessness in Pacific Broker Associate She called Palisades Patrol, which moni- Palisades, DO NOT give transients money tors the park for free, and LAPD. When a or food. In the long run you are not help- Fine Home Specialist Palisades Patrol security officer told the ing them. Do report all crimes, even if they transient she had to leave, she swung and seem minor, and be willing to testify. 30+ Years Experience hit him with a wet towel. Residents are also asked to thank Zar for When the police arrived, they couldn’t the unpaid, herculean task that she and a arrest the woman for a misdemeanor be- group of residents have undertaken. cause they hadn’t observed the crime (and Visit: PPTFH.org or email PacPali - no, they cannot arrest based on photos). [email protected]. KATY Robert Scheer Will Speak KREITLER At Democratic Club Event he Pacific Palisades Democratic Club balance between national security and in- will hold a garden party from 2 to dividual sovereignty.” T4:30 p.m. featuring Robert Scheer as He argues that with “snooping” like this, the main speaker. Councilman Mike Bonin there is neither freedom nor democracy. will also speak at the event, which will be “The freedom to be left alone embodies the held at a private home in the Palisades. most basic of human rights. Yet this free- Scheer is the editor of Truthdig and a dom has been squandered in the name of panelist on KCRW’s “Left, Right and Cen- national security and consumer conven- ter.” He is a former L.A. Times contributing ience,” Scheer writes. editor and author of a new book, They The event will also include wine, drinks Know Everything About You: How Data-Col- and hors d’oeuvres, but reservations are lecting Corporations and Snooping Govern- limited. Tickets are $35 for one and $50 for ment Agencies Are Destroying Democracy. two. To purchase, visit: palisadesdemclub.org In his book, Scheer examines how or send checks made out to Pacific Pali sades through wire-tapping, lax social media se- Democratic Club (include name and oc- curity, domestic spy drones and sophisti- cupation, for reporting purposes) to P.O. cated biometrics, “both the United States Box 343, Pacific Palisades, 90272. For more government and private corporate interests information call (310) 230-2084 or email have dangerously undermined the delicate [email protected]. Palisades News Page 18 August 19, 2015 Barnes Aids Kids Impacted by Cancer Photos and Story by LOGAN TAYLOR Sports Writer

emphis Grizzlies’ small forward Matt Barnes hosted the eighth Mannual Matt Barnes Basketball Camp, August 7-9, at Palisades High School, to support his foundation, Ath- letes vs. Cancer. The foundation provides support and resources for families affected by youth and young adult cancer. Barnes created this foundation in 2008 after the sudden loss of his mother, Ann Catherine Barnes, to cancer. “Within a month of her being diagnosed, I lost her; that is really what made me start giving back,” Barnes told the Pali - sades News. “That is why this basketball camp started and I started my foundation. It was to not take anything for granted and really, if you’re in a position to give, give.” The camp had 115 campers (age 6-14) and 32 staffers and coaches. Each year, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan stopped Barnes sponsors kids who have been di- by PaliHi to help with the camp. rectly affected by a family member with sonally, and to see him use his platform to cancer to come to his camp. help kids is really important, so I want to “The kids selected are those that do well be a part of it,” Jordan said. “I am definitely in the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and going to try to dunk on a couple of kids. I those that their parents might not have the just want to teach as much as I can and NBA forward Trevor Ariza (Houston Rockets) with fellow former Laker Matt Barnes. means to get them to camp,” Barnes said. have fun.” it fun for me. I am tired when I go home, as having learned valuable lessons aside “I think that shouldn’t keep them from en- Barnes’ former UCLA teammate, Ryan but they are worth it.” from basketball. joying the camp, so every year we take 10 “Moose” Bailey, has been co-camp director Barnes, the father of six-year-old twin “I just talk to them and play with them,” to 20 and bring them to camp and let them for the past six years as well as head coach. boys Isaiah Michael and Carter Kelly, enjoys said Barnes, who played three seasons for experience it.” “It is really about the smiles on the kids’ putting himself in the role-model position the L.A. Clippers before his trade to Mem- When Barnes was asked why he started faces,” Bailey said. “These kids just want to for these kids and just wants them to come phis this summer. “Inevitably there will be the camp, he replied, “Growing up I never learn and have fun and that is what makes away from the camp having had fun as well (Continued on Page 19) had the opportunity to do anything like this coming from where I came from. Once I was in the position to give back and do things for the community, I started doing it.” The son of Henry and Ann Barnes, he has two siblings, Danielle and Jason. He attended Del Campo High School in Sacramento, where he played football and basketball. During his senior year Barnes averaged 30 points, 10 rebounds, six blocks, five steals and three assists on the basketball floor, but was also an All-American wide receiver, leading the nation with 28 touch- down passes. While attending UCLA, the 226-pound, 6’7” athlete’s team made three straight NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearances. As a junior, Barnes earned All-PAC-10 Honor- able mention awards and was ranked sixth in the conference in rebounding and steals. Arriving at camp were special NBA guests Trevor Ariza (Houston Rockets), Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) and DeAndre Jordan (Clippers) who came to show their support as well. “A lot of things have affected Matt per- Kevin Durant, small forward with the Oklahoma City Thunder, was surrounded by campers. August 19, 2015 Palisades News Page 19 Barnes PaliHi Football Starts Aug. 28 (Continued from Page 18) By LOGAN TAYLOR kids that get in trouble, so I go there and Sports Writer talk to them and see what the problem is. I like my camp to be more than just bas- ootball is a “fall” sport, but it actually ketball. When I talk to the kids, I encourage gets underway for Palisades High on them to play every sport, do well in school, FAugust 28, when the Dolphins play and listen to their parents.” Sierra Canyon at Granada Hills High School. With the camp taking place in Pacific With school starting on August 18, foot- Palisades for the first time in eight years, ball workouts and practices have been tak- Barnes and the camp staff were happy with ing place since July 27, as about 50 varsity the turnout. and JV players work hard to come together “I had a great turnout in the San Fran- and become strong teams. cisco Bay area, and even though I’m from Heading into his third season, head Northern California I have been fortunate coach Tim Hyde has high hopes. enough to go to Los Angeles and play for “The preseason practices have been the Lakers and play for the Clippers,” going very well,” he told the Palisades News. Barnes said. “With having a solid following “We are very excited with what we have. and fan base out here, we wanted to see We have a good collection of kids.” what we could do with the camp in L.A. While the coaching staff works to figure For the first year in L.A. to have about 120 out starting lineups on offense and defense, kids here was a good turnout.” one key player is returning All-City quar- Ten-year-old Izaiah was attending the terback P.J. Hurst, along with other 2014 camp for the first time now it was located starters, including Innocent Okoh and more locally. Ryan Ashmore. “I used to watch him [Barnes] on the “In this early stage, we are still trying to Lakers and just thought what an awesome figure out who leaders are,” Hyde said. “Ob- Gus Cleveland, a junior, at practice during preseason. Photo: Logan Taylor player he was,” Izaiah said. “He played from viously we do have a couple returners such three times a week. of the season than we were at the begin- the heart and was just a good guy. After as P.J. We know who he is and we are trying In comparison to last season, when the ning.” His goal? “Getting to the playoffs and hearing about his mom I figured I could to find the pieces around him.” Dolphins ended with a record of 6-5, Hyde having a chance to make some chaos.” make the best of their [cancer families] The daily preseason practices are com- expects the team to really succeed this year. Come support the Dolphins when they lives by donating to the cause and attend- prised of running plays, hours of tough “Our expectations are the same each and play at the Stadium-by-the-Sea this sea- ing camp.” physical practice and getting each player every year, just to get better every week,” son, starting on September 3 at 7 p.m. Visit: athletesversuscancer.org. game ready. 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E eye love, 1968, silkscreen on paper. Collection: Corita Art Center, Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles. Photo: Arthur Evans. Courtesy: Tang Museum at Skidmore College

Wonderbread (that they may have life), 1964, silkscreen. Photo: Arthur Evans. Courtesy: Tang Museum at Skidmore College Sister Corita’s ‘60s Pop Art

Connects to Our Time Love stamps. Courtesy: Corita Kent. Art and Soul. The Biography. By April Dammann, Angel City Press By LIBBY MOTIKA larger audience. A whole world opened up windows and doors. There is her Irish fam- which she often cut through with a pun- Palisades News Contributor to me; in the museum world, she wasn’t as ily and Catholic upbringing, her work as a gent phrase or just a word. well known. This was an example of an ex- teacher, her own artistic development, her No doubt influenced by Warhol, who hether using Day-Glo pinks or tremely popular artist who was invisible to personal struggles, earnest social conscience played on the powerful influence in Pop patriotic reds, whites and blues, the art world.” and finally, her departure from the church. culture that came out of advertising, Corita WSister Mary Corita, bound by The exhibition intends to revivify Corita’s Born in 1918, Corita grew up in Holly- also used advertising slogans, but with her black-and-white habit, found freedom influence as an artist and teacher. To under- wood, in a family where a calling to the deeper meaning. In “Wonderbread” (that through her art. stand the complexity of her life, think of church was not unusual; her brother was a they may have life, 1964), she presented Corita’s flat opaque planes of color became Corita as a house, or convent, with many priest and her sister was a nun. Christened balloon-size polka dots as reconstructed beacons of clarity and hope in the turbulent, Frances Kent, she joined the Sisters of the versions of Eucharist wafers, taking their spiritually ambiguous, turned-on decade Immaculate Heart of Mary in Los Angeles forms from the packaging of Wonder of the 1960s, and by spinning advertising after high school, taking the name Mary Bread. In her hands, the images turned slogans into powerful messages, she found Corita (little heart) and followed their mis- into a meditation on poverty and hunger. spiritual meaning in the commonplace. sion as a teacher. In the mid-’60s, Corita was something of A retrospective of her 30-year career, She was assigned a position in the art a star, owing to her serigraphs but also her “Someday Is Now,” is on view at the Pasa - department at Immaculate Heart College teaching methods, which were integral dena Museum of Contemporary Art (IHC) in Hollywood, where she remained with her own work. through November 1. for most of her career. “The teachers at IHC were a progressive, There was a time when Sister Corita’s art Although Corita had taken a silkscreen highly educated bunch,” Dammann says. “All was familiar to many. Her posters were fea- class at USC, it was Andy Warhol’s “Camp- had great influence on these inexperienced tured at civil rights and anti-war rallies in bell’s Soup Cans” at the Ferus Gallery in Catholic girls, but no one more than Corita.” the 1960s and ‘70s; she appeared on the cov- 1962 that ignited her passion for the genre. Her method was a combination of dis- ers of Newsweek and the Saturday Evening “She was attracted to the process,” says cipline and hard work but with optimistic Post; and the 1985 rainbow swash “Love” April Dammann, whose Corita Kent. Art openness. Her assignments were outlandish, stamp was her most widely circulated work. and Soul. The Biography. was published in by her own admission: Stare at a Coke bottle For Ian Berry, director at the Tang Mu- April. “Silkscreens were cheap, easy to re- for an hour. Make 200 drawings overnight. seum at Skidmore College, who organized produce, available to everybody, and she “She was not a scold,” Ian Berry says. the show, this retrospective was very personal: liked the idea she could use multiple colors; “Her demanding assignments were intend - “I first saw her work in installation artist Newsweek cover, December 25, 1967. she sometimes had 15 colors in one print.” ed to train students and reassert the ethic Jim Hodges’ studio and wanted to bring Courtesy: Corita Kent. Art and Soul. The Biography. Indeed, Corita’s colors were electric. of work.” that same eye-opening experience to a By April Dammann, Angel City Press She applied multiple layers of vibrant ink, (Continued on Page 23) August 19, 2015 Palisades News Page 23

a new life as Corita Kent. “She was a woman of God and felt a Sister Corita huge responsibility to her students, her (Continued from Page 22) church and her convent,” Dammann says. Rule 7 of the IHC art department rules “She had almost no time to sleep, but when said it succinctly: “If you work it will lead she did have time to pray and sleep, she to something. It’s the people who do all of couldn’t. Insomnia was a lifelong struggle. the work all the time who eventually catch Trying not to show her pain and to be fully on to things.” present to people, she was tired. The chance Corita’s assignments encouraged stu- to go East and leave those difficult years to dents to open up to the world. She would just make art 12 hours a day was a dream often take her students outside the class- she never thought she would see.” room to places like the Watts Towers, or just Corita found her footing in Boston’s across Franklin Avenue to the world of Back Bay, where she settled in a Victorian commerce for inspiration from color, ad- row-house apartment. She began painting vertising slogans and shapes. more in watercolors, enjoying walks on She was inspired by what she saw but New England’s beaches, observing the end- also what she read—poetry, philosophy— less changes in sea and sky. and by the people she met. She and the art “While she was no longer a nun, she still department director, Sister Magdalen Mary, believed in Jesus Christ, God the father and instituted a Great Men Lecture Series on Teacher Sister Corita at Immaculate Heart College. Buddha,” Dammann says. “She had a huge campus, and invited a variety of guests, in- Courtesy: Corita Kent. Art and Soul. The Biography. By April Dammann, Angel City Press breath in things spiritual until she died in cluding Buckminster Fuller, Charles Eames, world and within the Catholic Church. Vat- Corita, who nevertheless remained focused 1986.” Henry Miller and Alfred Hitchcock. ican II called for opening up the “mystery” on her core mission. She was not intimi- The Immaculate Heart Community in- Corita’s work was featured in the com- of the church to the people, offering Mass dated. “Her work responding to church pol- herited the governance of the entirety of mercial exhibits at IMC, but also at other in the vernacular and dispensing with the itics, civil rights and black power is both her artistic holdings, which are now main- spaces around town, and soon she was trav- nuns’ habits. whole and holy, and remains relevant today,” tained at the Corita Art Center in Holly- eling the country lecturing and giving print- The Sisters of Immaculate Heart wel- Berry says. “The questions she asked are wood. Open to the public, the gallery and making workshops. She was a magnetic comed the openness, but found fierce re- eternal: Who am I? Where do I fit in? How archive is dedicated to preserving and pro- personality who drew astonishing attention. sistance from Los Angeles Cardinal James do I act? What is the right choice? In the moting the work and spirit of the artist. “She was truly a humble person who McIntyre, who declared the school’s open- context of social order, who is in charge?” “Corita’s work is still important and so took her vows seriously—poverty, chastity, minded approach to education unaccept- Finally, Corita answered the question smartly relates to human nature,” Berry obedience—but people flocked to the cam- able. “How do you think of yourselves as in her own heart when time and distance says. “She was a printmaker from the West pus,” Dammann says. The IMC Extension a Catholic College, when everything else deepened her maturity, and meditation and Coast, a woman, a nun. Getting her into the classes were open to men and women. comes before religion,” he said. understanding ultimately led to her deci- story of Pop art through this exhibition The ‘60s brought radical changes in the The Cardinal aimed his displeasure at sion in 1968 to leave the convent and begin rights an injustice.” Biloxi Blues Reading At Theatre Palisades A staged reading of Biloxi Blues, the a suggested $5 donation per person. Tick- second part of Neil Simon’s personal story ets will be sold at the door beginning at 7 entitled the “Eugene Trilogy,” which deals p.m. There is free parking. with his stint in the Army during the The third part of the Eugene Trilogy, summer of 1943, will take place at 8 p.m. Broadway Bound, will open at Theatre on Saturday, August 29, at Pierson Play- Palisades on September 4 at 8 p.m. and house, 841 Temescal Canyon Rd. will run through October 11. Tickets are whatever-you-can pay, with Visit: theatrepalisades.com. La Bohème at Lutheran Church A concert version of the highlights of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème will be performed by Palisades Symphony at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, at the Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. Stores and restaurants along Steve Grebe (tenor) plays poet Rodolfo; Eric Castro (baritone) is Marcello the painter; Jay Stephenson (baritone) plays the musician Schaunard; Patrick Swarthmore Ave. are open for business. Blackwell (bass) is philosopher Colline; Rebecca Sjowall (soprano) plays Mimi, a seamstress; Urfa Zakarian (soprano) is working girl Musetta; Ed Levy (bass) has two roles, Alcindoro, a counsellor of State and Benoit, a landlord. BENTON’S SPORT SHOP • BOCA MAN • MAISON GIRAUD • CARLY K The Palisades Symphony is supported by private contributions. Admission is BOCA • SOLIS SALON • CITY NATIONAL BANK • GET DRESSED • LAVENDER BLUE free and the public is invited. 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Hacienda and bid on member-donated His creation, which he designed and built, auction items, such as a week at a French is one of several service projects completed chateau or a Sunset cocktail sail on a 71’ by local Eagle Scouts for the preschool, yacht based in Marina del Rey. which some of the boys had attended. Four Brix Winery, a craft winery located The 2.5-acre campus off Sunset Boule- in the heart of Ventura, will feature its finest vard, by Los Liones State Park, allows chil- wines at the wine auction and for prior dren, ranging from infants to age five, to tasting. And Jesse from The Magic Castle explore areas dedicated to building, climb- Several Eagle Scout candidates worked on projects to benefit students at the Palisades will perform his amazing tricks. ing, music, art and reading. Jewish Early Childhood Center. Tickets are $75 and advance reservations “As one of the few outdoor, Reggio-in- tic children’s tables weren’t friendly to the ing with blocks. He is also building plat- are required. Go to: www.lasenorawine- spired, Jewish preschools by the coast, our environment, nor the adults. forms and ramps so the children can ex- tasting.eventbrite.com. La Senora is a 501 children have opportunities to become cre- Aronoff built several extra-wide wooden plore how elevation affects speed. (c)(3) nonprofit, tax-deductible organi- ators, artists, scientists, musicians, builders tables that seat 10. “These tables have made “We see the Boy Scouts working hard, zation, located at 565 Dryad Rd., off West and visionaries,” Hertzberg said. a real impact on what we do and how we even bringing their friends and fathers to Channel Road. Troop 223’s John Doland built a fence to do it,” Hertzberg said. help. In addition to planning and building The La Señora Research Institute fo- secure a hiking trail so the children could Another problem was solved when Eagle the entire project, they also fundraise to cuses on research and education related to explore the beautiful hills of the campus Scout Jed Moscot (Palisades Troop 400) cover all costs,” Hertzberg said. “It’s truly the Rancho Era of Early California under safely. built two wooden cabinets to store the chil- been a win-win: the Boy Scouts get involved Spain, Mexico and the United States, espe- Harrison Aronoff noticed that children, dren’s art supplies. in the community while developing their cially in regards to the 1839 Mexican Land parents and teachers needed a space where Troop 223 Eagle Scout candidate Joshua leadership skills. Each service project has Grant Rancho Boca de Santa Monica, they could collaborate on projects. Adult- Doland is constructing a gazebo to provide been very meaningful, and we’re so grate- where the Hacienda and the Pascual Mar- sized tables didn’t fit the children, and plas- shade in an outdoor area dedicated to play- ful to the Boy Scouts.” quez Family Cemetery are located. August 19, 2015 Palisades News Page 25

Micah Raben painting his “x” and “o.” Photo: Laurie Rosenthal Right: Saliann Siwulec (left) and Debra Demontreux assemble dozens of hearts as part of Art Cadre at Palisades Elementary. Photo courtesy: Saliann Siwulec Art Cadre: Hearts Beat As One By LAURIE ROSENTHAL their lives,” says Siwulec, a former dancer ideas. just like different patterns, and I like how Staff Writer who also has a background in fine art. Collaboration is one of the key compo- some of the patterns combine,” said third- The duo teach Art Cadre, a program Si- nents to the program, and the end result is grader Kyra Morris. hen Palisades Elementary stu- wulec began with Nancy Fracchiolla, now not usually an individual piece of art each When presented with a list of possible dents work on an Art Cadre a drama teacher at Palisades High School, child brings home, but one giant installa- words to write on their hearts—such as Wproject they are learning a bit of when Fracchiolla’s daughter, Alice, was in tion that remains on display at the school. kind, grateful, happy and forgiveness—one art history, how to collaborate and basic art first grade (she’s about to turn 19). “The fun part for us is to just brainstorm,” student raised her hand and asked if she techniques all at the same time. “We just wanted to have more arts in the says Demontreux, a former high school art could use her name, Hope. An exception was Most grade-school students don’t know school,” Fracchiolla said. “We loved the idea teacher, about how she and Siwulec come made, since that was one of the word choices. who Ed Ruscha, Jim Dine, Claes Oldenburg of artists that make you think outside the up with different projects every year. Another project element was a 6’ by 7’ or Henry Moore are, but thanks to Saliann box. It wasn’t just to make the snowman Every first, second and third grader par- canvas on which each kid painted an “x” and Siwulec and her good friend, Debra Demon- with cotton balls; we wanted to do a Rausch- ticipates in Art Cadre, and this past school an “o.” Ultimately, Siwulec and Demon- treux, Pali students studied these great artists enberg combine or a Chihuly waterfall.” year there was one session in the fall and treux mounted all the small hearts together as inspiration for this year’s heart project. She thinks the program has worked well one in June. The kids made papier-mâché on the canvas to create one large heart. “It’s kind of cool to introduce them to with the younger kids because inhibitions hearts, and covered them with words. “We have steps. We want it to be success- these names that they’ll see throughout haven’t yet set in and they are open to new The hearts were made in the fall. During ful,” says Siwuac, noting that each child the June session, when it was time to deco- does unique work, and neither she nor De- I. Roman Accounting Services rate them with colorful Japanese washi tape montreux alter anybody’s art. and written words, the kids picked out ran- Third-grade teacher Susan Williams was Ilana Roman dom hearts, not their own. 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