A newspaper for the 90,000 readers in Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Windsor Village, Vol 2. No. 5 Wilshire Historic District, Country Club Park, Lafayette Square, Oxford Square, Brookside, Mid-Wilshire and Koreatown May 20162015

Summer Marlborough Closures in Revises Lawsuit Store for Response Wilshire Blvd. By Allison B. Cohen and By Sheila Lane Sheila Lane Ledger Contributing Writer

MID-WILSHIRE—After sev- eral months of discussion about how to close parts of Wilshire Boulevard to build the Wilshire/La Brea subway station of the Purple Line, officials of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Trans- portation Authority are final- The Board of Trustees at Marlborough School have instructed their law firm izing plans for detours for the to revise the school’s response to a agreed upon 22 weekend clo- lawsuit from a former student who sures, which are expected to was sexually involved with a teacher begin in June. no longer at the school. Work will be divided into HANCOCK PARK—The board three phrases. The first will of trustees of Marlborough occur over three weekends Polls will be open Sunday, May 1st for the election of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. Candidates who at- tended a “Meet the Candidates” forum on April 3rd included (left to right) Joe Hoffman, Patricia Carroll, Mike Genewick, School have renounced a pre- between Detroit Street and Jeffry Carpenter, Phillip Farha, Owen Smith, Barbara Savage, Moderator Anne-Marie Johnson, Phivan Ha, Colette Amin, vious filing made on their be- La Brea Boulevard. The sec- Sue Horwitz, James Rosales, Julie Stromberg, Max Kirkham and Nancy Kim. Photo credit: James Rosales see WILSHIRE page 3 see LAWSUIT page 8

Ryu Asks for Sidewalk Triage [people in my neighborhood] (HPOZ) in 2007, the neigh- borhood, by city ordinance, is By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer Cindy Chvatal: Producing Change supposed to have maintained MID-WILSHIRE—The Los In Her Neighborhood concrete streets, but some Angeles City Council recently By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer streets have not been re-done approved the allocation of $1.3 since 1954. billion over the next 30 years The quest for cement to repair broken sidewalks, streets is just one of several and City Councilmember Da- issues that Chvatal has taken vid Ryu wants to be sure that on over years of neighbor- Council District 4 spends its hood activism. She was one of fair share wisely. the founding members of the The need for the repairs Greater Wilshire Neighbor- is the result of a settlement hood Council (GWNC) in reached between the city and the early 2000s, is currently in advocates for the disabled who In response to a recent pledge from the midst of an almost decade- the Los Angeles City Council to spend long run as the president of claimed the city violated the $1.3 billion over 30 years to repair Americans with Disabilities sidewalks, City Councilmember Da- the local homeowner’s associa- Act by allowing miles of bro- vid Ryu addresses the Windsor Vil- City Councilmember David Ryu (left) community leader Cindy Chvatal and tion and is also a member of lage Association and asks for help to Chvatal’s husband John Keane celebrated Chvatal’s honor of being named a the Discretionary Funds Task ken sidewalks to remain unre- identify local damaged sidewalks. Pioneer Woman by the Los Angeles City Council. The recognition goes to the paired throughout the city. woman in each council district who has made outstanding contributions to the Force for Los Angeles City At a meeting of the Wind- “If I can only fix two strength, vitality and enrichment of Los Angeles. Council District 4. sor Village Assoc. in April, sidewalks, for now, in your Although deeply en- HANCOCK PARK—Cindy Chvatal. “The concrete is in Ryu pointed out that $1.3 bil- neighborhood, I [need] to trenched in her community, Chvatal, president of the the mayor’s budget.” lion translates to roughly $31 know which ones to focus Chvatal is originally from Hancock Park Homeowners The concrete in question million a year for the entire on,” Ryu said. Chicago. After attending the Assoc. (HPHA), recently re- is what the streets of Hancock city, so it would be important To that end, Ryu asked University of Illinois, she got a ceived some very good news. Park have been craving for de- not only to identify, but pri- residents and business owners job in a Chicago office of IBM. “Just got confirmation cades. Designated as a Histor- oritize which sidewalks get re- to work with the their neigh- At that time, the company was from the council office,” said ic Preservation Overlay Zone paired first within the district. see SIDEWALKS page 7 see CHVATAL page 10

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The Holly- now commonplace. Plan” soon, addressing and wood Sign The problem started about hopefully providing solutions is one of 10 years ago as smart phones for the entire hillside by the FOUNDED 2015 PUBLISHER/EDITOR Allison B. Cohen if not the became ubiquitous offering A newspaper for the 90,000 readers landmark. in Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, most rec- GPS directions to the once Relief could not come Windsor Square, Windsor Village, ADVERTISING SALES ogniz able hard-to-locate entrance at the soon enough for everyone in- Wilshire Historic District, Country Libby Butler-Gluck landmarks in the world and end of Beachwood Drive to volved: residents, businesses, Club Park, Lafayette Square, Oxford 323-644-5536 for the small Beachwood com- the sign. Since then, tourists hikers in the area and even Square, Brookside, Mid-Wilshire [email protected] and Koreatown munity in its shadow, the 350- in cars and on foot have trans- tourists. ASSISTANT EDITOR foot long sign with its 45-foot formed the once quiet area “It’s a bad experience for For editorial consideration, Sheila Lane tall letters has become the 800 into what looks like the park- everyone,” said Beachwood send story ideas to: EDITORIAL ASSISTANT lb. gorilla they both love and ing line trying to get into Dis- resident Jack Conrad. “Bad for [email protected] (323) 741-0019 Erin Hickey hate. neyland or out of Coachella. the tourists, bad for the busi- Solutions, such as residen- The issue has been one of nesses. Bad for the residents.” 1933 Hillhurst Ave. GRAPHIC DESIGN Los Angeles, CA 90027 tial restricted parking even the most emergent to solve for To read more about this & LAYOUT near the area’s small business new Los Angeles City Coun- story visit losfelizledger.com Tiffany Sims district—to stem the crush cilmember David Ryu. No For more stories and updates: of tourists trying to get near one disagrees the situation has Sign up for LarchmontLedgerLA.com it for a photograph—are now become untenable. Some fixes pitting wealthy homeowners are now in place, but so far, no Larchmont Ledger versus merchants and raising one has been able to come up email updates! Visit our sister publication online at LosFelizLedger.com questions regarding public ac- with a solution that will work Register at cess versus public safety. for the entire community. www.larchmontledgerla.com Petitions are flying every- According to Ryu’s Chief where, and today threats of of Staff Sarah Dusseault, the boycotting the area’s tiny busi- councilmember will release ness district and lawsuits are a “Hollywood Sign Action 1ST SATURDAY ROSSMORE AVE OF EVERY MONTH 10AM - 4PM FLETCHER AND SAN FERNANDO AT VAN DE KAMP BEHIND DENNY S MELROSE AVE WILSHIRE BLVD

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The Association has completed another successful elm tree planting as part of the Tree Committee’s project to renew Hancock Park’s beautiful elm forest. Trees, like all ADMISSION living things, have a life span and Hancock Park’s elms are 2$ Includes FREE Parking! reaching the end of theirs. The Tree Committee has removed dead trees, stumps and replanted with a mixture of American Elms, the original elm, and Frontier Elms, a newer, hardier, Bring this ad for $1 off Admission WWW.THEODDMARKET.COM more drought tolerant variety. Given the unpredictability of rainfall and temperature ranges, the Committee decided to add to the variety to ensure the survival of our arbor.

Councilman David Ryu’s Office has been making a concerted effort to clean up neighborhoods of trash, graffiti and items dumped illegally. Just take a look at the cleanup done at the corner of Lillian Way and Melrose, where the council office cleaned up years’ worth of garbage and erased graffiti on the walls. Working with the LA Conservation Corps the council office has a website where you can request a cleanup: http:// bit.ly/1Msmm96.

Unfortunately, crime is still occurring in Hancock Park. Please remember to lock your house, car and activate your house alarm if you have one. If you are the unfortunate victim of a crime file a report with our Senior Lead Office, Dave Cordova. Dave can take a crime report if you call his cell phone, 213-793-0650 or send him an email: 31646@ lapd.lacity.org. Send him all the information, including your name and telephone number. The Wilshire Division Front Desk can be reached at 213-473-0476 for questions and information.

The Association’s Committees are working hard to keep Hancock Park a great place to live; so join a committee by visiting our website and be an active part of our community. The HPOZ Preservation Plan - http://www.preservation.lacity. org/hpoz/la/hancock-park regulates our HPOZ. Contact our City Planner, Renata Dragland (renata.dragland@lacity. CUSTOM CREATING INSPIRED SPACES THAT MEET org), and use the online form (http://preservation.lacity. ALL OF YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN NEEDS. org/hpoz/initial.screening.checklist) if you plan on making MOSAIC changes to the exterior of your house. Report graffiti Italian Flair • Unique Materials • Ancient Methods sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request DESIGN System: http://bit.ly/1cOXua8 and by calling Hollywood PIECES OF SOUL. ART FROM THE HEART. Complimentary Phone Consultation Beautification, 323-463-5180. LAPD, Wilshire Station Front FRAGMENTS MOSAIC STUDIO Desk – 213-473-0476. Studied at The Orsoni Scuola Mosaici in Venice, Italy www.fragmentsmosaic.com • 310-916-6673 Felicia Funderburk and The Scoula Arte del Mosaico in Ravenna, Italy

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FINAL CERTIFIED LIST OF O’Donnell Education: Get Out To Vote, May 1st CANDIDATES FOR GWNC Area 14 (Windsor Square): Vacant By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer Caroline Labiner Moser Other Non-Profit: Area 1 (Brookside): Area 15 (Windsor Village): Colette Amin, Tucker Carney MID-WILSHIRE—The candi- you must present proof that Owen Smith Julie Stromberg Religion: dates have registered to run, you live, work or own property Area 2 (Citrus Square): At Large: Mike Genewick they’ve made their statements in that specific area. This can Jeffry Carpenter, Aaron Karen Gilman, Phivan Ha Renters: and now it’s time for the voters include a driver’s license, rent- Mayer, Adam Christopher Business: Joe Hoffman, James Rosales to have their say. al lease agreement, utility bill, Morgens, John Winther On May 1st, from 12 p.m. paycheck stub, business card, Cynthia Pearson to 4 p.m. at the Barking Lot mortgage statement, property Area 3 (Country Club located at 336 N. Larchmont tax statement or other docu- Heights): Blvd., the polls will open for ment that shows your name Frances Jean McFall the Greater Wilshire Neigh- and address in the area. Area 4 (Fremont Place): WILSHIRE from page 1 support tunneling. borhood Council (GWNC) To vote for a special inter- Cam Davis, Barbara Kumetz ond phase will also be three For that work, Metro has election. est seat, you must show proof Area 5 (Hancock Park): weekends long and center on divided Wilshire Boulevard The board of the GWNC that you fit one of the special James Wolf the La Brea/Wilshire intersec- into 16 segments between La is made up of residents from interest categories. For exam- Area 6 (La Brea-Hancock): tion. The third phase will be Cienega Boulevard and West- 15 separate areas within the ple, renters must show a rental Bradley Jewett, Barbara 16 weekends, with work hap- ern Avenue. The first two -ar GWNC boundaries, plus six lease agreement or rent receipt. Savage pening between La Brea Bou- eas impacted will be between members who are not resi- Requirements outlining which Area 7 (Larchmont Village): levard and Highland Avenue. Rossmore Avenue and Arden dents but who represent other documents are required for Charles D’Atri, Paul Hunter Street closures for all Boulevard and Arden and Lu- interests, specifically renters, each special interest category Area 8 (Melrose): phases will begin at 8 p.m. on cerne boulevards. Although business, education, religion can be found on the GWNC Philip Farha Friday with streets re-opening the projected start of this work and non-profit groups. Addi- website. Area 9 (Oakwood-Maple- on Mondays at 6 a.m. is sometime in June, exact tionally, there is an “At-Large” At a recent Windsor Vil- wood-St. Andrews): According to Michael dates are not yet available. seat. All serve a two-year term. lage Assoc. meeting, Los An- Ryan Fitzgerald, Nancy Kim, Cortez, a Metro spokesper- According to Metro offi- Anyone who is at least geles City Councilmember Max Kirkham son, the city’s Dept. of Public cials, there will be a commu- 18 years old and claims a le- David Ryu encouraged those Area 10 (Ridgewood-Wilton/ Works will finalize a timeline nity meeting Thursday, May gitimate stake in the neighbor- gathered to go to the polls. St. Andrews Square): mid-May and inform affected 19 at 6:30 p.m. at John Bur- hood can vote for at least one “Please take some time out Patricia Carroll, Kathleen residents and business owners roughs Middle School, 600 seat in the election. People who of your day on May 1st and go Mulligan once dates are confirmed. South McCadden Place, to re- live, work or own property in vote,” said Ryu. “You’ve got to Area 11 (Sycamore Square): June will also mark the be- view these plans and to receive the Greater Wilshire area may get involved.” Sue Horwitz, David Kaye, ginning of reduced lanes on oth- input from all stakeholders. vote for two seats, one for the For more info and to see Steven Senigram er nearby segments of Wilshire Proposed detour routes geographical area and one for candidates’ statements, please Area 12 (Western-Wilton): Boulevard as Metro begins can be viewed on media.met- a special interest group with visit gwnc.org or empowerla. Greg Wittmann what’s called “jet grouting”— ro.net/projects_studies/west- which they have ties. org/elections/region5/gwnc16/, Area 13 (Wilshire Park): a process that reinforces and side/images/presentation_pur- Identification is required. email [email protected] John Gresham, Robby strengthens soil with concrete to pleline_2016-0317.pdf To vote for a geographic seat, or call (818)-239-VOTE.

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[real estate] $1.4 million, a 12.4% increase [HOUSE & HOLMES] Misleading Median Prices May over March 2015. Name in Lights However, condo prices By Rob Loos, Ledger Columnist Hide a Market that is Leveling Off for the area decreased signifi- By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer cantly this March. Three sold We decided ment woes, by contacting my at a median price of $403,000, to do our part friend, the super-contractor, down more than 40% from and make our Dave. I think I provide Dave the same time last year. 1920s era duplex “drought tol- with all of those funny stories Hancock Park’s 90004 erant.” where he has “this client” who zip code had 13 home sales We resolved to remove does something really stupid, in March at a median price every water-guzzling piece of and Dave is able to fix it. of $2.4 million—a whopping flora in our yard and replace So I shared my dilemma 238% increase over the same them with plants like Matt with Dave on the phone. time last year—and three con- Damon grew on Mars in zero “I’ve got a simple solution do sales, at a more affordable water conditions. for you,” Dave said. “Forget median price of $599,000. But we faced one giant ob- the wires and the old lights. It’s However, according to Pete Buonocore, a realtor at Keller Williams Larchmont’s With all of the digging, the electrical lines Core Group LA, first quarter had been severed. 433 N. Windsor, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath Larchmont Village bungalow recently sold numbers for 2016 home sales for $1.24 million, a record-breaking $1,054 per square foot. Keller Williams’ Pete Buonocore was the listing agent and Teles Properties’ Ernie Carswell represent- in Hancock Park showed a ed the buyer in the sale. more reasonable price increase stacle—what we thought was much simpler and cheaper to of 6.7% over the first quar- a “tree,” was actually a giant get the solar powered ones. They There were 50 single- Meanwhile, five homes ter of 2015, when comparing thirty-foot tall Bird of Para- last longer, they’re brighter, and family homes and 16 condos sold in 90020, also a Hancock price per square foot instead of dise plant. they save on electricity.” sold in our coverage area this Park zip code, at a median median price. So after we killed all of I hit my local hardware March, according to Core price of $5.32 million. March “The median price can be the grass, we created a pebble store and ten lights later, our Logic, a real estate data analy- 2015 data was not available very misleading if the sample pathway design highlighting front yard was lit up. And our sis firm based in La Jolla, CA. for comparison, as no homes is too small,” said Buonocore. my new-found friend, “The Bird of Paradise was crowing Lafayette Square’s 90019 sold in the 90020 zip code in According to Buonocore, World’s Largest Bird of Para- about its new “up” light and zip code once again saw the March of last year. while there is still a large dise.” Unfortunately, I realized not having to battle the bego- most single family home sales 90020 also saw the most buyer pool in Hancock Park, that I forgot that the lights in nias for water. for the area, with 23 homes condo sales for the area this buyers are becoming more our front yard were hard-wired Which all goes to prove sold in March at a median March, nine, at a median price cautious. to an electrical outlet. With all the lesson I always seem to price of $871,000 up 32% of $470,000, up just over 20% “Buyers are less willing to of the digging, the electrical learn about home improve- over the same time last year. from the same time last year. pay exorbitant prices in a mar- lines had been severed. ment: “If I can’t figure it out— However, only one condo Nine homes sold this ket that may be leveling off,” I faced this situation as I and I know that I can’t—my sold this March in the same March in 90036, La Brea- he said, “and I feel in my gut face all of my home improve- friend Dave can.” zip code, for $529,000. Wilshire, at a median price of that it is leveling off.” #1 Team Keller Williams Larchmont 2015

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Artwork Brightens Both Ends of GWNC Seeks Submissions for Sustainable the Boulevard Garden Tour By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer By Sheila Lane Ledger Contributing Writer LARCHMONT VILLAGE—On Larchmont Boulevard, it’s MID-WILSHIRE—The Sus- out with the gray and in with tainability Committee of the the color. Thanks to a contest Greater Wilshire Neighbor- sponsored by the Larchmont hood Council (GWNC) is Village Business Improvement accepting nominations for its District (LVBID), in conjunc- first Sustainable Garden Tour tion with the Do Art Founda- on June 26th. The free event tion, two plain, gray utility will run from 10 a.m. to 2 boxes on either end of the bou- p.m. and will also include edu- Ann Bridges, winner of the Larch- cational seminars. levard are now covered with mont Village Business Improvement richly hued artwork depicting Envisioned to be a show- If you have a garden with drought resistant plants like the ones pictured above, District art contest to beautify the your plot of land might be a candidate for the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood’s the street’s colorful umbrellas street’s utility boxes, stands by her case of local, sustainable gar- Council’s first Annual Sustainable Garden Tour. and awnings. work with the organization’s presi- dens, the designers of the dent, Tom Kneafsey. The artist is Ann Bridges, tour—GWNC Sustainability Gardens must be within devices as well as plants that at- a painter who specializes in nings were where the color was.” Committee members Cathy the boundaries of the GWNC tract birds, bees and butterflies. California landscapes. Bridges Bridges created eight Roberts and Julie Strom- area—roughly La Brea Avenue Gardens will be placed works from her upper floor stu- original oil paintings, photo- berg—hope the event will in- to the West, Melrose Avenue in categories of size includ- dio on the corner of Wilshire graphed them and then sub- spire others to create gardens to the north, Western Avenue ing small and intimate, large, Boulevard and St. Andrews mitted them on a flash drive that are beautiful, water effi- to the east and Olympic Bou- front yard only, backyard only, Place where she teaches paint- to the Do Art Foundation. cient and inviting. levard to the south—and have or the entire yard. ing and figure drawing classes According to Heather “The GWNC garden tour a drought-tolerant plant pal- Participants can nominate to adults and teenagers. Some Boylston, a spokesperson for will be a great opportunity to ette that draws upon plants their own yard, a neighbor’s yard of her students are locals who the LVBID, about 75 sub- explore different kinds and sizes from South Africa, Australia or any sustainable landscape in heard about the contest calling missions were received by the of gardens to see what grows and Mediterranean and Cali- the Greater Wilshire area by the for artwork to cover the boxes. foundation, which then win- well,” said Roberts, “as well as fornia natives. deadline of May 20th. “Three of my students all nowed the field down to about [for participants to] experience Watering should be pri- Applications should in- wrote me at once and said, two dozen for the LVBID the layers of texture, height, marily by drip irrigation. Gar- clude name, address, email ad- ‘You’ve got to apply for this,’” board to judge. color and scent created by the den turf should not exceed dress, phone number and a one said Bridges. “It was really “She was the clear win- wide selection of drought toler- 50% and mulch should be paragraph narrative description nice and I got it.” ner,” Boylston said. “[Her art] ant plants our climate affords.” used to retain moisture. with two to three photos. Although Bridges general- just felt right for Larchmont.” Both professional and Although optional, judges For applications and in- ly takes on more conventional After Bridges’ work was homeowner designed gardens will take note of rain barrels, formation: sustainablility@ commissions, she has a history selected as the winning entry, are eligible. cisterns and other water capture greaterwilshire.org. of painting utility boxes. the foundation transposed the “I’ve done a number of artwork onto graffiti-proof vi- these boxes since 2001,” she nyl wraps and installed them said. “[Back then] I lived in in late March. Long Beach where they had “I really like the idea an active program to paint the of public art,” Bridges said. boxes. Then I did a few for the “Sometimes you can have Wilshire Center Business Im- something in a gallery and provement District.” certain people will see it, but Bridges’ approach was the when you have something on same she uses when doing her the street, that’s a lot of visibil- own paintings—she strolled ity, a lot of involvement.” Larchmont looking for some- Bridges’ work can be seen thing in the environment that on the northwest corner of 1st interested her. Street and Larchmont Bou- “I love Larchmont any- levard and the southeast cor- way,” said Bridges. “And it just ner of Beverly Boulevard and seemed like umbrellas and aw- Larchmont Boulevard.

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[LAFAYETTE SQUARE] First Family of the Square By Laura Collins, Ledger Columnist

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JASMINE WARD Lo Feliz (cell) 323.284.4572 [email protected] LEASED LEASED John and Darling Herod on their wedding day. 1916 N. Hoover 4411 Los Feliz Blvd #307 Los Feliz Los Feliz When my husband and I first black person to graduate 2 bed 1 bath, $3,295 1 bed 1 bath, $2,895 moved to the Square back in from the UCLA School of 1992, John and Darling Herod Medicine. were essentially the First Fam- John met Darling when ily of the neighborhood. John Lawrence convinced his little LINDSAY VICTORY was the association president sister to join him in a music Silve Lake and Darling Scott Herod was organization. John was a pia- Atwate Viage the perfect first lady. They nist in the group. (cell) 323.844.0329 always brought their warmth, “Whoa, he’s a great pia- [email protected] LEASED LEASED grace and good humor to ev- nist and cute too, I thought.” BRE LIC. #01970611 2519 Kenilworth Ave. 3838 Brunswick Ave. ery event. remembered Darling. Silver Lake Atwater Village Darling and John— By the time John and Dar- 2 bed 1 bath, $3,195 3 bed 1.5 bath, $3,650 who passed away too soon ling had their first date, she in 2004—were both born in was at UCLA and he at USC. California. Darling’s father After college, Darling was one of the first African worked at NBC in Holly- Sale… Americans to attend the Uni- wood. John received two mu- versity of Redlands. When her sic degrees from USC, and father graduated in the late worked as a music teacher. 1930s, the Scott family moved In their happy home on to Los Angeles at 37th Street Wellington Road, they raised and Western Avenue. three children, Lynne, Yvette John Herod attended and Scott. Their five grand- Polytechnic High School children are in college or have where he knew Darling’s graduated—all with honors. brother, Lawrence Scott. What a wonderful legacy for SOLD Lawrence went on to be the this lovely couple. 1461 N. AVE 57 › HIGHLAND PARK › 2 BED/1 BATH › SOLD: $675,000 ALISONPROPERTIES.COM (p) 323.419.0065 BRE#01879624

SIDEWALKS from page 1 responsible for that sidewalk.” borhood associations and the According to Ryu the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood terms for commercial proper- Council (GWNC) to prioritize ties will require a 50/50 split the neediest sidewalks. between the city and business Ryu said this informa- owners on the cost of repairs tion will be useful as he and with a 5-year warranty, while his staff are planning—but terms for non-profits are still have not yet scheduled—a being worked out. PENDING “Telephone Town Hall” with Ryu added that all side- leaders of homeowner associa- walks will be repaired with con- 848 N. KINGS ROAD › W. HOLLYWOOD › 2 BED/2 BATH › LISTED: $729,000 MONAANDBRITA.COM tions and neighborhood coun- crete—“not patches of asphalt.” (p) 323-284-4529 cils throughout the district to The GWNC has already BRE#01342592 put together and prioritize an started a database of side- #01977100 overall list. walks in need of repair. By last “We want to be as inclu- December, 80 residents had sive as possible,” he said. submitted descriptions and Ryu briefly spelled out the photos of crumbling infra- “fix and release” program the structure, according to Julie city has created to repair side- Stromberg, a member of that walks. organization. “For residential proper- To add to the database, ties, if your sidewalk is dam- submit your name, the clos- aged by a city tree, the city will est address of the sidewalk SOLD come and fix it and then re- in need of repair, a brief de- lease it back to you,” said Ryu. scription of the problem and 4760 YORK BLVD. › HIGHLAND PARK › 1 BED/1 BATH › SOLD: $445,000 BROWHOMES.COM “There will be a 20-year war- a photograph. Send submis- (p) 323-282-3623 ranty. After the 20 year war- sions to transportation@ BRE #01964062 ranty, the homeowner is then greaterwilshire.org.

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Funding on the Way for Larchmont LAWSUIT from page 1 ma. The victim alleges the school Taylor Hummel, a 2011 half in a response to a lawsuit was aware Koetters had been ac- Marlborough graduate who Tree Troubles from a former student who was cused previously of inappropriate now lives in Australia, created By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer sexually abused by a teacher behavior at other schools. a Facebook petition calling on while she attended the school. On March 24th, both members of the Marlborough While a teenaged student the Los Angeles Times and the community to stop all mon- at Marlborough, a private girls website Buzzfeed published ex- etary donations to the school school on Rossmore Avenue, cerpts of Marlborough’s initial until Marlborough changed the victim engaged in a sexual response to the lawsuit, which its line of defense. relationship with former Eng- stated the victim should have “When I heard that my lish teacher, Joseph Koetters, alerted the school, as an adult alma mater, which claims to between 2000 and 2002. The in 2009, when she told a psy- empower women, blamed a relationship resulted in a preg- chiatrist about the pregnancy. teenaged survivor,” Hummel nancy and miscarriage. “Thus, [p]laintiff con- said in an email, “I knew I had Last October, Koetters sciously exposed other girls to to do something.” plead guilty to four counts of the risk of abuse at Koetter’s Within days, she had The Larchmont Village Business Improvement District has secured funds to cre- sexual acts with a minor, in- hands,” read the response. It gathered 176 signatures from ate a strategic plan to deal with the persistent, unsafe, and costly damage tree volving the victim and another went on to say that the plain- alumnae, parents and friends roots have caused to Larchmont Boulevard. student. He was sentenced to a tiff’s “negligence and careless- of alumnae. Hummel said she’s year in jail. ness,” contributed to her own pleased the previous statement WINDSOR SQUARE— Broken be to address how to replace The victim has sued Marl- alleged injuries and damages. has been retracted, but it’s not sidewalks and invasive tree the trees slowly in a methodi- borough, alleging the school David Ring, the plaintiff’s at- without its consequences. roots on Larchmont Boulevard cal and strategic way, how to is responsible for allowing the torney, charged that this response “I think the fact that [the have been perennial problems replace the sidewalks and how abuse to occur by hiring Koet- blamed the victim. He was not statement blaming the victim] causing trip-and-fall incidents the costs for these actions will ters, and for her subsequent trau- alone in this interpretation. see LAWSUIT page 9 and costly plumbing repairs. be paid for by property owners. Now, help is on the way in the According to Boylston, form of funding from the Los ideas such as widening the Angeles City Council District sidewalks or creating “par- 4 office. klets”—an expansion of the In April, the Discretionary sidewalk into one or more Funds Taskforce—a voluntary parking spaces to create pub- board of constituents who re- lic spaces for seating or plant- view and advise on proposals ing—will be considered. presented to the office—ap- Whatever plan is adopted, proved $15,000 for the Larch- it is expected to be implement- mont Business Improvement ed over the course of several District (LVBID) to hire a years. landscape architect to develop “[It will be] a long term a plan to address the issue. plan thought out in a strate- Heather Boylston, spokes- gic manner so that we will person for the LVBID, empha- never be in a situation where sized that the funds will not the street looks bare,” said go toward repairing sidewalks Boylston. “The last thing we or buying new trees. want to do is to start ripping “[The] money will go to- up a little piece of sidewalk or ward a strategic plan,” said to take down a tree without Boylston, “where we will hire knowing what the long term a consultant who will come in plan is....This is a long process. and really look at everything It will take years.” we could do.” As part of its search for a According to the LV- qualified landscape architect, BID’s application for the Boylston said the LVBID funds, the organization can- will consult with others in SETTING THE STANDARD not pay for the repairs due to the city-wide Business Im- liability issues. provement Consortium for in Residential Security The goal of the plan will recommendations. • Locally owned & operated by retired LAPD Supervisors • Manned by active off-duty licensed WE NOW OFFER law enforcement officers SOLAR! • 24-7 direct contact with patrol officer who never leaves the area • Responds to all alarm monitoring 24/7 Armed Patrol & Response companies

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[RESTAURANT REVIEW] LAWSUIT from page 8 and was revising the filing. ough spokesperson, the board Luv2Eat Thai: The Biggest Flavors was even out there in the first “Marlborough School and of trustees had required they place has already been harm- its board of trustees are deeply be able to review all legal doc- Come from Modest Places ful to the survivor and the saddened by the trauma our uments in the case. By Pat Saperstein, Ledger Columnist greater Marlborough commu- alumnae have endured as a re- “That did not happen,” nity,” Hummel said. sult of the horrendous actions the spokesperson said. If you’re a casual Thai most inter- Although it is unclear of Joseph Koetters,” Gendler Regarding the ongoing food eater, you might be fine esting selec- whether the school was aware said in a released statement. litigation, Gendler said the with ordering takeout pad thai tions live, of the petition, on March “The language used by Marl- petitioner’s lawyer “has made and cashew chicken from the including bloody cockle salad 29th, Michael Gendler, Marl- borough’s prior counsel re- numerous false and inflam- closest mini-mall. But if that with lemongrass and spicy borough’s president of the garding Koetters’s victim— matory allegations against mini-mall happens to be at lime dressing, and southern board of trustees, sent a letter our alumna—was neither the school, including the al- Sunset Boulevard and Chero- style Hat Yai fried chicken en- to the Marlborough commu- authorized nor approved by legation that Marlborough’s kee Avenue, the home of Lu- crusted with crispy shallots. nity apologizing for the word- the [b]oard and in no way rep- administrators knowingly and v2Eat Thai, prepare to have If you aren’t in the habit of ing in the lawsuit response. resents Marlborough’s views maliciously hired and retained your taste buds dazzled. ordering dessert in Thai restau- The letter also indicated the or the views of the [t]rustees.” a sex abuser. Nothing could be Luv2Eat is a deceptively rants, this is the place to make school had changed law firms According to a Marlbor- further from the truth.” simple looking storefront an exception. The servers are ea- that’s become one of the city’s ger to explain the choices, which top Thai spots in the past year may include Ovaltine pudding or two. Spices and herbs are or Thai tea pudding, grilled layered in aromatic waves in plantains with coconut dipping dishes like the Southern dry sauce, mango and sticky rice or, curry kua kling, laced with when it’s available, fresh durian turmeric, fragrant with lem- and sticky rice. ongrass and possessing an No beer or wine is served, almost Szechuan peppercorn- but Jamaica drink, usually HOLLYWOOD like tingly addictiveness. Add served in Mexican restaurants, funky sator beans to make the provides the perfect tart coun- SIGN RUN dish even more exotic. terpart to the fiery fare. There’s also an entire page With reasonable prices of elaborate noodle soups and and super-friendly service SAVE THE DATE! hotpots, some flavored with tart complementing the superior tom yum, like the familiar soup. cooking, Luv2Eat Thai makes Jade noodles with bbq pork, a perfect stop before or after JUNE 4, 2016 crispy pork and roast duck are a any Hollywood activities. good introduction to the noodle soup page of the menu. Luv2Eat Thai For more information call 323 762 8760 or visit The specials section, of 6660 W. Sunset Blvd. www.ymcaLA.org/Hollywoodsignrun course, is where many of the 323-498-5835

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[OUR BREAD AND BUTTER] [KEEN TO BE GREEN] CHVATAL from page 1 Michael Martin, PC Expert: Protection from Pests without interested in giving grants to arts organizations and asked Personalized Tech Support for Poison Chvatal to find some worthy Home or Office By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist candidates. By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist Chvatal discovered the With summer our drains. Remains Theater and wound around the Natural insect repellents up securing a grant for it, join- corner and in- made with essential oils may ing their board and began pro- creasing news be less potent than chemical ducing plays. reports of both repellents, but they appear to “I had a day job and this the West Nile have fewer side effects. other job and I just fell in love and Zika vi- According to the web- with it,” Chvatal said. ruses, it’s time to protect our- site WebMD, Oil of Lemon Eventually, Chvatal selves and our families against Eucalyptus can be as effec- moved to Los Angeles with fel- mosquitos. tive as repellents containing low Remains company mem- The most potent bug 6.65% DEET and, if ap- ber and friend, actor William sprays on the market, how- plied every couple of hours, Petersen when he secured a ever, contain strong chemicals should provide adequate role in director William Fried- including diethyltoluamide— protection. kin’s 1985 film, To Live and also known as DEET— which Sprays containing ge- Die in L.A. Chvatal learned has been known to irritate ranium, lavender, basil and the film business as Friedkin’s Michael Martin, The PC Expert, is at the ready to help solve the host of problems skin and cause neurological lemon oils can be helpful, as that can arise when upgrading systems or synchronizing various devices. assistant and began a produc- damage. is planting citronella grass, tion company with Peterson. Though most repellents lemon balm, rosemary, ba- Computers, gadgets, and Using a cloud service helps The duo produced “some now contain less than 30% sil, catnip and scented gera- devices are supposed to make in accessing data, said Martin, small movies,” but in 2000 DEET, the Center for Dis- niums close to home. These your life easier, but let’s be hon- but beware of creating more they launched the first episode ease Control still suggests scents smell good to us, but est, they can get complicated. work for yourself. of CSI: Crime Scene Investiga- avoiding spraying onto the not to bugs. When you need help tackling “What’s worked best for tion with Petersen as the star. face or wounds and washing In addition, if we avoid the technology tangle with me is using the PC for the hard The show went on to run for hands after use to prevent outbreak areas, eliminate confidence, Michael Martin, and heavy lifting, the tab- 15 seasons and spun off three ingestion and absorption of standing water, stay indoors PC expert, is standing by. let for browsing the web and other series. such chemicals. Unless we at dawn and dusk when the For over 15 years, Martin entertainment, and a phone Yet, somehow, Chvatal, are traveling to parts of the bugs are most active and wear has cleared up viral infections when you’re out and about,” who was also the mother of two world rife with dengue fever, long sleeves and pants when and retrieved data, added said Martin. “I [advise] clients young boys, made time to be in- malaria or Zika, it seems wis- we do go out, we should be programs, optimized com- to not get caught up in want- volved with her community. er just to avoid putting such able to enjoy a summer free puters for speed, and created ing to do their entire company “I’m very organized,” she potentially harmful chemi- from pests, pestilence and network solutions throughout from their phone.” said, with a smile. cals on our bodies and down poison, too. Los Angeles. Martin is happy “Michael has saved us see CHVATAL page 11 to go to your home or office, or many times when we couldn’t he can fix your problem over figure out what was going on,” the Internet. said Lu Santostefano who Over the years, many of manages a general contracting Martin’s clients have relied business in Larchmont. “With upon him through multiple Michael we get more personal systems upgrades. One of the attention and he teaches us biggest challenges for clients different things…He’s bet- these days, said Martin, is syn- ter than an IT [Information chronizing all of their devices Technology] department.” for business and personal use. Martin is big on helping to “It’s not uncommon to build his clients’ confidence and have devices from Apple, An- know-how to get jobs done. droid, and a PC from different “I don’t hoard knowledge manufacturers and it’s a chal- just so I keep having a job,” lenge to get them to work to- said Martin. “I’d rather the gether,” said Martin. client know everything.”

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[STREET LEVEL] chvatal from page 10 [SENIOR MOMENTS] Not Sanders, Trump or Clinton, In fact, it was her two boys Increasing our Life Span who spurred Chvatal into be- By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist But Folks From Your Neighborhood coming a community activ- By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer ist for Hancock Park. Con- A research Obviously, we need to cerned that there were no speed study re- look to our communities to On May 1st, the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council will bumps on her street—McCad- cently pub- implement policies that can hold elections for 21 board members and alternates. Do you plan to den Place—she approached lished in the help all people, rich or poor. vote in the Neighborhood Council election? Why or why not? the HPHA for help. She was Journal of For example, New York told to start a petition, which the American became one of the first major “Yes, because by work and distracted.” evolved into more and more Medical As- cities to ban smoking in offic- my mom is – Wyatt B., outside Landis community involvement. sociation indicated that the gap es and bars. That changed the really into Labyrinth More recently, Chvatal’s in life spans between the rich lives of people of all incomes, politics and so pursuit for concrete streets in and the poor widened between and resulted in an dramatic am I.” “To be honest, her neighborhood led her to 2001 and 2004. decrease in smoking rates dur- – Mary Beth I don’t know investigate how council dis- The conventional wisdom ing the 2000s. B., outside Hardwear much about trict discretionary funds are is that it takes a good income From my perspective, who’s running spent and placed the issue at to live a long life. However, public institutions should “No, I don’t or where the the epicenter of the last coun- this study also found that not only create laws or regu- know enough vote is happen- cil district election. where people live also deter- lations that may impact un- about what’s ing.” – Larry G., outside “First of all, I don’t know mines the length of life, re- healthy individual behavior, going on.” Jamba Juice how many people really knew – Nyxx D., gardless of income. but provide opportunities that there were discretionary For example, men in the for a positive lifestyle for the outside Landis “Oh gosh, I funds available,” said Chvatal. poorest category, on average, benefit of all. Gifts and Stationary was not aware For years, Chvatal said lived six or more years longer if For example, community of it, but I will she asked former CD4 Coun- they lived in New York rather resources such as parks and “I didn’t realize now look into cilmember Tom LaBonge to than Detroit. community centers benefit ev- those were it because I have some potholes fixed in We are accustomed to look- erybody, regardless of income, happening, think it’s Hancock Park with the requi- ing at medical advances and the particularly in the area of so- though I do important to do something site concrete and was repeat- means to access health care as cialization. know a lot about the infrastructure and edly told there was no money. the major correlation in the de- When people have the about politics.” they’d be the people to talk to Frustrated by his response, termination of a long life. opportunity to engage with – Catherine R., outside about it.” – Stephanie S., Chvatal starting questioning But how do such op- each other in informal ways, Hardwear outside Diptyque LaBonge’s spending. The re- portunities as wide access to they also increase their skills sult was the discovery that the social, educational and eco- of supporting each other and “I had not Are you planning to vote? long-term councilmember had nomic opportunities in the are more motivated to learn thought about Weigh in with your discretionary funds available, community contribute to our healthier habits that contrib- it, honestly I’ve comments at been slammed but had used them for years to life spans? ute to longer life span. larchmontledgerla.com see CHVATAL page 13

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Silicon Valley STEAM School CHVATAL from page 11 Recently, about $300,000 member of the HPHA has increase his staff’s salaries and was allocated from the funds known and worked with Ch- L.A. Bound for donations to non-profits, to repair an intersection and a vatal for almost 20 years. In By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer some which were not in his block of 4th Street in Hancock addition to taking the lead in council district. Park, a long-deferred victory establishing Hancock Park’s HOLLYWOOD —Silicon Val- developing coding skills, rath- The issue became a key for the neighborhood. HPOZ—a 10 year effort— ley based Stratford School er than learning to use specific roadblock for LaBonge’s for- “It’s great. There’s trans- Grossman said she has seen broke ground on their new software or applications. mer Chief of Staff Carolyn parency. There’s a sense of con- Chvatal help create tree plant- Melrose campus April 5th in “We want kids to learn Ramsay in her 2015 election sensus and community,” she ing initiatives, improve relations preparation to begin classes in how to use this computer campaign to replace him. Ul- said, “and we never had that.” with the schools, non-profits August. first,” Adams said, pointing to timately she was defeated by Susan Grossman, a board- see CHVATAL page 14 The Melrose campus, lo- her head. David Ryu, who campaigned, cated at 1200 N. Cahuenga Stratford will begin ad- in part, on a pledge for more Blvd., will be the first Los An- mitting children in preschool transparency regarding discre- Our 107th Year geles location for the private through 5th grade this year and tionary spending. He pledged, STEAM (Science, Technol- will grow by one class each year and soon after he was elected, ogy, Engineering, Arts and for three years until they have created a task force of local The Melrose campus will be the first Los Angeles constituents to oversee discre- PAGE tionary spending. location for the private STEAM (Science, Technology, Today, Chvatal is a mem- Engineering, Arts and Math) school, which currently has ber of that task force. The PRIVATE 18 campuses in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. group acts as an advisory team with all final decisions made Math) school, which currently expanded to 8th grade. by Ryu. According to Estevan SCHOOL has 18 campuses in San Fran- Tuition will range from Montemayor, spokesperson for cisco and Silicon Valley. A $15,000 to $26,750 per year the council office, total discre- Pasadena campus is also set to depending on grade level, and tionary funds for CD4 vary Latest Technologies open this fall. according to Adams, unlike between $1 million to $1.5 Small Class Sizes/Ages 2-Grade 6 According to Strat- other private schools, there million depending on the year. ford founder Sherry Adams, will be no additional fundrais- Extended Hours 6:30am-6:30pm Since the task force’s cre- Music, Art & Spanish Classes though Stratford students are ing or service hour require- ation, funds have been ap- encouraged to have fun and ments for parents. proved for a variety of proj- explore, the classroom envi- The Melrose campus, ects, including tree removal in ronment is a traditional one, previously a private Arme- Griffith Park, creating a traf- 323.463.5118 Hancock Park with an emphasis on core aca- nian school, will require sev- fic median in the Hollywood 565 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004 demics and critical thinking. eral millions of dollars worth Hills Oaks neighborhood and True to its Silicon Valley of renovation in advance of building a fence in Lake Hol- 323.272.3429 Beverly Hills origins, the school will also the August launch date, ac- lywood to separate wildlife 419 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 feature a robust technology cording to Stratford CEO from the public. program, which will focus on Shawn Weidmann.

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[CITIZENS OF THE [TURNING POINT] [BRAWERMAN] WORLD] A Taste of the Past P.E. and Purim Fun Blasting off to By Gemma Fudge, 7th grade By Jesse Wintner and Zoë Shalem, 3rd grade Astrocamp This monthdents were also traveling back By Quinton Palmer, Turning Point’s in time, studying the Ameri- We have been working on Last month, author Bar- 4th grade students have been looking can Revolution and writing fitness tests in P.E. In 3rd grade, ney Saltzberg came to our into the past, discovering what journal entries as if they were we do ¼, ½, and ¾ mile runs. school. He sang songs, did Last month, it was like to live hundreds of children living during the We also do the fifty-yard dash, some drawings, and told us our 5th grad- years ago. Level 2 students 18th century. They wrapped push-ups, sit-ups, and a stair about writing books. He has ers blasted off took on the persona of the up this unit with Patriots’ Day climb. We can see how our times written so many books for to Astrocamp. main character, Ann, from when they dressed up as their are improving and challenge children including Arlo Needs Located in the the book The Cabin Faced characters and participated in ourselves as we get stronger. Glasses and The Beautiful Oops. mountains of West. They learned about what events like making corn-husk The 4th graders just re- We also celebrated the Idyllwild, Astro you could and could not bring dolls, writing with feather turned from a trip to Sacramen- holiday of Purim at school with Camp is a sleepaway camp in- with you on a long journey quills and ink, and preparing to. They flew there, stayed over- a day of great activities. We spired by the NASA program, west in 1784, and they took a lunch of soup, corn bread, night in a hotel, and got to visit dressed up in costumes, did a which simulates building a series of etiquette lesson in- and apple crisp. They also gave many places that are important hamanstaschen tasting, and space stations and rock climb- cluding how to sit properly toasts to Revolutionary War in California history. We can’t had a carnival on the Athletic ing on Mars. It boasts a zip and what to do when your el- heroes, like George Washing- wait for our turn to go next year! Complex. It was really fun. line that goes through a forest ders enter a room. ton and Alexander Hamilton. of trees, an indoor pool, a mess Meanwhile, Level 5 stu- Huzzah! hall, and much more. Students stayed two nights, and had a learning ex- perience like no other. CHVATAL from page 13 Mayor Eric Garcetti to put the “My favorite part was the and businesses in and surround- cost of Hancock Park concrete zipline,” said Rahmi Karim, ing Hancock Park and support street repairs in the city budget 5th grade. “It was snowing, traffic control initiatives. as mandated by the neighbor- and we had tons of fun” “Cindy is always 100% hood’s HPOZ status—a move For one activity, the behind anyone who takes an that could eliminate the need group jumped into a pool. active, constructive interest to ask for future discretionary They received equipment, and in improving their neighbor- funds towards repairs. Accord- they were told to construct a hood,” said Grossman. “She’s ing to Chvatal, the HPHA structure out of pipes and not only determined and fo- gathered 200 signatures within connectors, all without talk- cused, but fun and self-dep- the first 20 minutes the peti- ing. This simulates putting a recating. She is my model of tion was put online. space station together. what a good leader, and friend, “We have a really active Another activity was hik- should be.” community,” Chvatal said. “I ing up a hill, walking across Last March, Ryu nominat- love my neighbors. a net and then jumping off a ed Chvatal as Council District On April 20th, Garcet- ledge and ziplining across a 4’s Pioneer Woman, an award ti released the city’s 2016- pine forest. given to a woman in each LA 2017 proposed budget with Students were given one council district who, according a $750,000 line item marked hour of free time between ac- to a press release, “makes out- “Pavement Preservation (Con- tivities, and received healthy standing contributions to the crete Streets).” According to meals. strength, vitality, and enrich- Montemayor, that money, as We got a whole buf- ment of Los Angeles.” promised, is earmarked for fet, and the food was great,” “It was lovely,” said Ch- Hancock Park. said Dylan Svardberger, 5th vatal, who accepted the award grade. at Los Angeles City Hall with The students’ day started her husband, composer John at 6:30 with breakfast. 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[HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE] [PAGE] about different plants and an- New Schools May Fun and Field Trips imals. There is also a field trip on May 25th to Underwood By Isabella Payne, 6th grade Skyla Wilkins, 3rd Grade Family Farms for preschool Hello! It’s Isa- After a long wait, we fi- The first week of 6th. Our class is going to through elementary. bella again, nally received our acceptance May is Teacher dance to the song “I Want You Last, but surely not least, and today I want to talk about letters on March 18th. I am a Appreciation Week. This is a Back” by the Jackson 5. is Memorial Day on Monday, something big that’s going on little nervous about the idea of very important week to me be- On May 20th, the el- May 30th. Memorial Day is at my school: 7th grade accep- middle school, but I am happy cause it is a time we can thank ementary students are tak- when we celebrate soldiers tance letters! Everyone in our that I will be attending Oak- our teachers. ing an educational field trip who have died. I appreciate 6th grade class has been work- wood School next year. And Our Spring Show, “Hits- to Stough Canyon, where the soldiers who have died for ing very hard towards getting although it will be sad to move ville Page” is on Friday, May they will go hiking and learn our country. into the secondary schools of on, we will all remember the their choice. We have all gone fond memories and experi- on many interviews and at- ences we have had at the Hol- tended shadow days. lywood Schoolhouse. Experience a Summer of Discovery! [ECHO HORIZON] Join us at Immaculate Heart Middle School All About the Arts w By Lane Bynum, 5th grade, Ella Richman, 6th grade, Animal Communication and Delilah Kohn, 6th grade Ballet Folklorico Cooking Track and Field Day. Creative Writing We have many dif- ferent events, such CSI/Forensic Science as the 50-yard dash, Drama Workshops the 100-yard dash, Knitters & Knotters the mile run, the Logic Puzzles This time of year at Echo long jump and shot put. Mac Movie-Making Horizon is all about the arts! Every year in April, we Math Review 5th and 6th graders will host the “Taste of the Garden” present art showcases, with two event. Each grade uses ingre- Panda Sports different themes. 5th graders dients from the garden they Robotics will explore the theme “Made in have taken care of to create a Sneak Peak at Algebra the USA.” They’ll learn a dance special “taste” that the whole Summer Book Club in creative movement and paint school enjoys! Yoga — and more! pictures that have to do with the We’ll also be having a Po- w American flag in art. etry Slam competition. Here’s 6th grade will work with a little taste: a classic story and add a mod- ULATE AC HE A M R M T

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