Alfred Coffee Opening Shop in Palisades Village

20 Pages Thursday, April 4, 2019 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Highlands Home Alfred Coffee Opening Consumed in Blaze Shop in Palisades Village

By JAMES GAGE MONROW Pop-Up Opens Glass Box Doors Reporter

house fire consumed a two-story, 4,806-square-foot home Athe evening of Thursday, March 28, in The Highlands, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Brian Humphrey. The fire, which burned on Avenida de Santa Ynez, broke out just days after Highlands Pacif- ic Palisades Community Council Representative Steve Cron orga- nized a fire safety meeting with representatives from LAFD. Firefighters battle Highlands blaze Photos courtesy of Chuck Foster The fire was reportedly caused by a welding tool left on fighters, their response time (more people calling at the same time. in the home’s garage, according to than 25 minutes) left Highlands There’ s going to be some delays.” homeowner Tom Michael. residents concerned and confused. One Highlands resident, who “Well, my son, he’s an am- “There was a slow response wished to remain anonymous, was ateur welder, and he apparently time,” LAFD Station 23 Captain similarly put on hold when she at- forgot to turn something off and Karl Ullrich explained to the Post tempted to report the blaze. something caught fire,” Michael on Tuesday, April 2. “Once we got “The major question is wheth- explained to the Palisadian-Post. the call, we were out the door in a er we should be calling the fire sta- “It wasn’t rags, just something just minute or two, but it’s The High- tion directly instead of 911,” the wasn’t out. Everybody’s safe, all lands—even on the best of days, resident said. “Why was it so busy the pets are out. You know, that’s getting a 40,000-pound fire engine on a Thursday night? I’m not sure Alfred will take over the space formerly occupied by General Porpoise. Photo by Christian Monterrosa the plus. Nobody got hurt. You can up Pali Drive—you’re not going to if it’s typical to be put on hold—I rebuild a home.” be setting any speed records.” don’t call 911 too often.” By SARAH SHMERLING and tenant: MONROW, a Los Ange- founded by designers Michelle “Two-story, single-family Michael shared that he doesn’t Ullrich explained that calling CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA les-based clothing store. Wenke and Megan George, is dwelling, heavy fire in garage ex- blame LAFD, but that he was dis- the station does not work very “Caruso … continues to im- known for its trademark “super- tended up to second floor,” LAFD appointed at the arrival time be- well, as people could be calling ltra-popular coffee spot Al- plement groundbreaking and soft” material, with “a classic Station 69 Chief Jeffrey Brown cause the damage may have been the wrong station for their neigh- fred announced on Monday unique ways to differentiate it- collection of stylish staples for told the Post. “Then we did of- less, adding that fire fighters stick borhood. Uvia its Instagram page that it will self and lead the charge on retail men and women.” fensive fire attack. That was it, no their necks out for people every “They should call the fire de- be opening shop in Palisades Vil- trends—this time with the expan- “MONROW is the most un- injuries.” day and that the response system partment directly if that happens, lage this summer. sion of its successful Glass Box complicated decision in fashion No other collateral damage is “obviously broken.” not the fire station,” Ullrich add- The announcement comes pop-up program to its Palisades today,” the brand’s website reads. from the fire was reported. LAFD “I couldn’t [call],” he shared. ed. “How the 911 system works, it two months after “Palisades Vil- Village property,” a press release “One look and you know you companies Battalion 9, Station 23, “I tried, they wouldn’t take my goes from 911 to LAPD dispatch- lage Coffee Corporation” filed stated. need it. That’s what the brand Station 63, Station 69, Rescue 23, call. Not until the ACS came up ers, then they go, ‘There’s a fire,’ paperwork with the California Palisadians may have pre- calls dressing intuitively.” Rescue 69 and Rescue 19 were here and wired and called them and they kick it over to our dis- Secretary of State on February 1, viously encountered Caruso’s Items from the brand can cur- called out to the incident. did it work.” patchers and we dispatch it from but Joshua Zad, owner of Alfred Glass Box model, which has rently be found in more than 300 While LAFD mounted a quick “I can’t speak to the 911 sys- there.” Coffee, did not confirm the arriv- been open at The Grove since boutiques and department stores. attack, smothering the blaze in tem—it’s got flaws,” Ullrich said. The direct number for the fire al at the time. 2016. The Grove’s Glass Box has The Palisades Village pop- minutes with a team of 30 fire- “You’ve got a whole city full of department is 213-847-5340. Now, the coffee chain with housed a number of brands and up, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., five other locations throughout online-only retailers, including will feature MONROW’s spring Los Angeles will rival the al- Outdoor Voices, Everlane, Chiara collection, MINI kids’ line and ready saturated coffee market in Ferragni and more. classics, including hoodies and Democratic Club Speaker the Village and take over the re- MONROW, a 10-year-old sweatshirts as well as tees and cently defeated General Porpoise lifestyle brand, will be open at tanks. doughnut shop. Palisades Village for the month The Palisades Village Glass At the same time as Alfred’s of April, a representative con- Box is located on Palisades Vil- announcement, a Glass Box pop- firmed. lage Lane, across from the Con- Series Tackles Opioid Crisis up opened headlining its first The “lux-leisure” brand, cierge Lobby.

By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA ment Program, Jena Fellenzer, ment also gets the call.” Reporter community outreach specialist for First responders administer the Drug Enforcement Agency, a tried and proven medication he realities of the opioid crisis Allison Towle, district director, named Narcan that blocks the ef- PPTFH Updates came to Pacific Palisades as Office of State Senator Ben Allen, fects of opioids in the system and Tthe Pacific Palisades Democratic and Tina Haro, a public informa- has saved countless lives. Club hosted a discussion on the tion officer with the Los Angeles “We bring them back to Community on Successes topic at Palisades Branch Library Fire Department. breathing to sustain life, but we on Tuesday, March 26. Topics included eye-opening try not to wake them up because Guest speakers included Dr. statistics on opioids, such as the nine times out of 10, they don’t Albert Pacheco, director of the United States consuming 80 per- want to go to the hospital at that and Challenges CLARE|MATRIX Opioid Treat- cent of the world’s prescription point,” she said. opioids and 72,000 people per With Narcan being a tempo- By JAMES GAGE there outreaching to the homeless started in 2016,” Kilbride said. year dying from overdose. rary fix, drug users could poten- Reporter folks … but they also have to do “We offer them the cards, we Out of the 192 people that die tially fall back into an overdosed home visits for housing retention send them to the meet ups.” from drug overdose per day, 130 state if further treatment is not t the March 28 Pacific Pal- for those that we have housed.” Kilbride shared that most of are from opioid abuse. given at a hospital. isades Community Council Kilbride added that the team the homeless population coming “Right now, the U.S. is wit- While first responders act as Ameeting, Pacific Palisades Task is “extremely busy,” which is through the Palisades is from out nessing the third wave of the na- the foot soldiers to combat over- Force on Homelessness Board why PPTFH is struggling right of state and transplanting to the tion’s opioid epidemic,” Fellenzer doses, some forces in Washington Member and Law Enforcement now. Los Angeles area. explained. “The first wave was are also hard at work to combat Committee Member Sharon Kil- “We’re always needing fund- “We’ve had a few tell us, es- prescription pain medications, this increasing problem. bride updated the community on ing, so be generous because we pecially from the state of Neva- the second was heroin, which re- Towle described efforts by the organization’s successes and are making a huge difference in da, that they give them a one-way placed pills when they became Senator Allen to fight the prob- challenges to date. the Palisades, as I’m sure you all ticket here but we have no way to too expensive, and now fentanyl, lem, like helping to implement “Let me tell you a little bit have noticed,” she explained. prove that,” Kilbride explained. which is 50 times more potent Assembly Bill 2789, a bill that about Pacific Palisades Task Since 2016 PPTFH has “It’s going to be a busy summer.” than heroin and is easier to pro- requires doctors to issue prescrip- Force on Homelessness success- cleaned up 85 abandoned en- Kilbride also reported that duce.” tions electronically as opposed to es and challenges,” Kilbride said campments on the hillsides of the newly appointed West Bureau Putting a human element to hand-written notes that could be at the meeting. “I’m going to tell Palisades. Police Captain Vic Davalos will the numbers, Captain Haro de- forged or reused. you first about some of our suc- “Most of these folks have allocate two more officers to scribed the scenes that first re- Other bills include AB 2256 cesses: Right now, we have 104 been housed that were living join LAPD West Bureau Officers sponders see everyday when ar- that allows the manufacturer of people off the streets. These stats there for multiple years,” Kil- Rusty Redican and Jimmy Soli- riving at an overdose sight. She Narcan to provide that directly to are from 2016 to now, which bride said. “Approximately 200 man on their beach patrols. noticed the lack of education on law enforcement agencies without is 86 percent of the population abandoned camps on our beaches “We’re going to actual- the matter could lead to death, like having to go through a third party. that we have basically gotten have been cleaned up by commu- ly get two more officers in the false beliefs that a douse of ice The senator, Towle said, is into shelter. We have 72 people nity clean-ups and also Beaches next few months, so we’ll have water could shock someone out now working toward getting SB housed, which is amazing.” and Harbors—they really help us a total of four for the summer of an overdosed state or refusing 486 passed, a bill that aims to The PPTFH recently signed out.” months,” Kilbride said. “Rusty’s further treatment for fear of legal prohibit patient brokering—a a three-year contract with The PPTFH also posted fire re- going to try and get six. Captain trouble. practice where “brokers” pay People Concern, a social services striction entry signage in high Vic Davalos, he’s very much in “Sometimes they admit to drug-addicted patients to admit agency that sources outreach fire-riskzones where camps have favor of supporting us with an what they took, but we’re not themselves into a treatment cen- workers to PPTFH. been found in the Palisades. additional two, but we’re going the police, so we’re not there to ter and provides commissions for “Our two outreach workers “Our Law Enforcement to try to get six. Vic has already manage that aspect of it,” Haro the broker, patient and facility, but for The People Concern, they’ve Committee volunteers have en- promised me directly that we will explained. “All overdose calls we patients later use their earnings to got a busy job,” Kilbride ex- gaged and offered services for have four officers. Rusty’s very typically get, the police depart- buy more drugs. plained. “Not only are they out over 900 individuals since we convincing—we might get six.” Page 2 Palisadian-Post April 4, 2019 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Doughnut and coffee shop General Porpoise suddenly closed its Palisades Village store yesterday, becoming the fourth store Palisadian-Post closing this month. The closure comes less than two weeks after the sudden shuttering of Vintage Grocers, and the same day Rachel Zoe’s Palisades Village store closed as her residency 22¢¢ came to end. Earlier this month, lingerie store Fleur du Mal Out Of the Past your Two Cents’ Worth closed up shop at the end of its residency. Got something to say? Call (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ November 20, 1975 palipost.com and get those kudos Keeping the bench warm is an art most football players find a lot safer than being on the field. These or concerns off your chest. Names benchwarmers include Lovelace McNelly, Jim Thomas, Carol Lanning, TNT Advisor, Sue Thomas, Nancy will not be used. Petty and Bill Petty. reminder Let’s not forget: we live in a beautiful, safe place. Perfect? No. Pretty close? Yes!

hardware When Erewhon or Amazon Trin- kets goes out of business, maybe we’ll get something we really MOlly FlAherTy need—like a hardware store. I am the owner of Get Dressed, a resale boutique at the entrance of the Palisades Village. We were the only store standing during the construction and obstructed for 2 years. I would very much appreciate Trash the neighborhoods continued support. Have you seen the trash cans JenniFer WiSer overflowing on the corners of I miss Norris hardware Sunset and El Medio? They have Benton’s not been emptied in months. A dog walking business must be linDSey rOSSO hAnSen emptying their customer depos- Not a big surprise—Palisades women don’t eat donuts (at least, not in its into these cans because a ma- public). jority of trash in the cans is dog elySe rAMSDell poop bags. I’m not sure who is Bring back The Hobby Shop Anita Jeans, Colveys, Baskin Robbins in charge of emptying these, but and Morts, please! And Woodbury’s ! somehow it has been overlooked. CAleb rAPOPOrT Palisades Post should do a story on all of the empty condos on the Police second floor. Not a single human spotted inhabiting any of them. I’m thinking the entire Caruso clan will be on those balconies for the 4th Hats off to the author of the Let- of July parade. Then quickly back to crickets. Shady times folks.. ter to the Editor on lack of police presence in the Palisades. We are CArrie JACObSOn basically sitting ducks and all of Rents are too high making the goods too expensive. I miss what the Los Angeles knows how easy it Palisades used to be - a nice, small, economically diverse town where Do you know where a person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. everyone knew everyone. Now, not so much. is to come here, rob homes and get away quickly especially be- Mike AShe cause there are no police here ba- The only stores I cared about as a kid were the Hobby Shop and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR sically. I personally know about Baskin Robbins. 2 hit and run accidents and who Jill JACObS Palisades Village the perpetrator is and nothing is Maybe they shouldn’t try to turn the Palisades into something being done. I’m told the city at- isn’t -rodeo drive. Maybe the palisades should stay the cute quaint As a 30-year resident of Pacific Palisades and a ect that most developers wouldn’t dream of tackling. torney will never file charges if neighborhood it’s always been. 40-year veteran of the retail business, I wanted to weigh A great majority of retailers are not expanding right there is not bodily injury. How bOb JeFFerS in on Rick Caruso’s Palisades Village development. now, so I have been impressed by how many quality we have devolved! Full disclosure: I am involved with retailers who tenants he was able to secure. The Village was a ghost town because rents were too high. Oh hey I’ve got an idea! Let’s double them. have stores in other Caruso projects, specifically The There have been many comments in the Post that Grove at Farmers Market and The Americana at Brand the stores and restaurants are too upscale, but it’s hardly Vintage grocers ShAWn DOnOhue in Glendale, but none at Palisades Village. a Rodeo Drive tenant mix. Is it a perfect mix of stores? Shame on those of you who are Woodbury’s That said, I think the Palisades Village is an incred- Probably not, and there have been a few early failures, bashing Wal-Mart heiress Paige ibly exciting project that has transformed a dreary and with almost certainly some to follow. Toy Shack Laurie for closing Vintage Gro- Mayfair market dying village shopping street, with an ugly blacktop On the other hand, there appear to be numerous Will wrights parking lot, into a jewel Palisadians should welcome success stories, and I have high confidence that Caru- cers’ Palisades store. We should and support. so will replace any departing tenants with suitable be grateful that she tried to cre- blAir hArDWiCke Largely driven by the growth in online shopping, replacements. ate jobs and provide a service to I miss Mort’s the retail industry is in a state of crisis, and there have Whether Palisadians like every aspect of the project our community. She could just Anne MiDler been thousands of store closings and dozens of retail or not, Palisades Village is a great addition to Pacific sit home and count her money. How about a nice friendly deli again??? bankruptcies in the last couple of years. Palisades and it will only get better over time. It takes vision, money, and a lot Yet Caruso had the courage to proceed with a proj- Peter Starrett of hard work to open a business, JenniFer WiSer and nobody is more disappointed New town dies when it doesn’t work out than the Old schoolers move back in Noise Full circle person who took the risk to build This is in response to the 2 Cents item in the March • Congressman Lieu: Joey Apodaca; it—no matter how wealthy they DeirDre lighTFOOT 21 edition of the Palisadian-Post re: “Noise” stating [email protected]; 323-651-1040 may be. Kudos to her for giving I think Caruso overestimated how much Palisadians like to pay full that neither Congressman Ted Lieu nor Councilman • Senator Dianne Feinstein: Jeanette Cheng; it her best shot, and may she fare price. Looks like their 6 month discount leases are coming to an end. Mike Bonin are “not making so much as a peep.” [email protected]; well in future endeavors. AngelA FiOre Nothing could be further from the truth! Both the 310-914-7300 Maybe they should place stores that all people can afford congressman and the councilman, as well as Califor- • Senator Kamala Harris: Morgan White; nia’s U.S. Senators and other elected officials, includ- [email protected]; general Porpoise MiChAel ruby ing Congresswomen Karen Bass, have been meeting 310-231-4494 Unfortunately with rents that Maybe it was bad karma at the grand opening when they set loose an with the FAA to try to reduce the noise caused by • Councilman Bonin: Geoff Thompson; geoff. high you have to charge $5 for epic fireworks display late at night during a school week and woke up Metroplex flight paths. [email protected]; 310-568-8772 one donut. High rents are passed the entire population of the Palisades. Please contact our elected officials and let them down to us consumers in the know how much the aircraft noise bothers you, and For more information, contact me at debwarfel@ CrAig MACinTOSh that concentrating flights over our neighborhood is gmail.com. form of outrageous prices. I went What do you want, that town is pricing itself out of itself, I grew up in unacceptable. Debbie Warfel into that market the first night it the Palisades and I have not visited , nor will I , there is nothing there opened and I wouldn’t pay $6 for but traffic ! one pound of baby red potatoes. Will MAguire Palisadian-Post “edo little bites” should expand into this space and Caruso should give Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post Survival them a year of free rent to do so. 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com The old locals all know that town lAurA nATiVO has never ever been a big shop- Yeah. Its a beautiful village to walk around and take Instagram photos. Sarah Shmerling Gina Kernan ping meca. How many restau- Editor-in-Chief Managing Director But Palisades residents are not looking to pay beach tourist prices for rants have we all seen come and everyday outings. [email protected] [email protected] go over the past 30-40 years? EDITORIAL ADVERTISING Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor [email protected] Nilanti Narain, Account Executive [email protected] Who wants to bet how long Ere- Christian Monterrosa, Reporter [email protected] Lena Ford, Account Executive [email protected] whon survives? A year, maybe. James Gage, Reporter [email protected] Lia Asher, Account Executive [email protected] We’re putting the Michael Aushenker, Contributing Writer “Community” Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer [email protected] Survival ii in Your Newspaper Businesses have trouble surviv- GRAPHICS ADMINISTRATION ing in the Palisades. 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Pacific Palisades ‘70 years of grace’ The Louis League will host a night of shopping, benefiting The Sisters of Saint Louis, at Cynthia Rowley’s Palisades Village store on Thursday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend the event, with 20 percent of all sales benefiting the program. Wine and champagne will be served. Cynthia Rowley will also be the fashion sponsor for the 54th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 19. —SARAH SHMERLING

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By JAMES GAGE Kay explained that she pur- thing that we ate,” Kay said. “My after receiving the information. Pacific Palisades Reporter chased the pastry from a male daughter-in-law ate the most of it. “We were very surprised by vendor. She was breastfeeding, so we’re all what [the family] said,” Farwell Zoning Workshop n Sunday, March 31, Palisadi- “It was a pear tart he said was really upset.” told the Post. “We have a very an Dr. Robert Faguet and wife gluten free,” Kay told the Post. “I Kay expressed concern about strict policy against cannabis. Pacific Palisades Community Council teamed up with OKay Faguet purchased a pear tart paid for it, it tasted great. I said, what would have happened if an None of our vendors offer it or are Brentwood Community Council to host a zoning code work- from a vendor at the Pacific Pali- ‘I’ve got to buy this for my daugh- elderly patron had eaten the pastry approved to offer it. I contacted the shop on Saturday, March 30, at Palisades Charter High sades Farmers Market. ter-in-law because she only eats and driven off, or if a mother had Health Department to determine School, which introduced a new online system that will make The couple explained that they gluten-free.’” given some to her child. next steps.” zoning information simpler to read and easier to access. shared parts of the pastry with their Kay shared that she returned “I feel kind of weird saying The vendor, whose name is The event was moderated by Tom Rothmann, princi- adult son and daughter, as well as home that afternoon and gave this because I have no proof,” being withheld until more infor- pal city planner and manager of the re:codeLA project, and their adult daughter-in-law who is pieces to her husband, her son and Kay added. “I don’t have any piec- mation can be gathered, also de- Sharon Commins, co-chair of the LA Zoning Advisory currently breastfeeding. herself. es that could be analyzed. I don’t nies ever working with cannabis or Committee. An hour later, Kay reported “My daughter-in-law ate want to accuse the vendor, I just THC in any form. A Q&A with the speakers gave Palisadians an opportu- that all five began to feel inebri- the rest of it,” she added. “[Rob- want to warn the community about “He has never worked with nity to address any questions or concerns regarding zoning ated. ert] afterward said to me, ‘I feel what happened.” THC or anything like that,” Far- issues and an impending update to the Brentwood-Pacific “I wanted to put the word out stoned.’” A friend of the Faguet fami- well explained. “He adamantly Palisades Community Plan that is expected to come in the to the community that our family Kay’s son called her a half ly contacted California Certified denies it and says he’s never even next two years. was literally poisoned by a pastry hour later and said he and his wife Farmers Markets’ Director of Co- worked with it before. He has a —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA at the farmers market,” Robert told were also “having weird feelings ordination Melissa Farwell, who bakery kitchen, so it’s a Health the Palisadian-Post. “Someone like they were stoned.” oversees the Palisades market. Department commissary. He ada- had laced it with a high-potency “Then I put it together, be- Farwell consulted the Health De- mantly denies it and says there’s marijuana.” cause the pastry was the only partment about how to proceed no way.” el Medio Bluffs Pali’s Campus gardening Day Suitcase Fund Aims to Help Those interested in joining the Palisades Charter High School Ambassadors will have an opportunity to meet program members and see what they do on Saturday, April 6, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at a Campus Gardening Day. Pali High Students with The event, which is planned with the help of ASB Lead- ership, Mr. Engelmann and PEER groups, is open to all community members, including Pali High students, teachers and families. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The group will meet by the campus flagpole. For more College Expenses information, email [email protected]. —SARAH SHMERLING By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA Reporter

he Pacific Palisades Optimist Club is again seeking dona- Ttions from the community for its Via Mesa Suitcase Fund—an annual scholarship started by volunteers to Annual rummage Sale help send qualifying students to college. The Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club is getting ready for In partnership with the Pali- its annual Rummage Sale, which will take place on Saturday, sades Charter High School Col- April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clubhouse, located at lege Center, the Optimist Club 901 Haverford Avenue. started the Suitcase Fund, former- Donations are being accepted in good condition at PPWC ly known as the “Off to College” on Thursday, April 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. as well as Friday, fund, which helps students who April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. have received full or near-full Sales items will include silver, crystal, antiques, jewelry, scholarships, but still need finan- decor, clothing, purses, shoes, tableware and office supplies. cial assistance to pay for college Proceeds will support the philanthropic efforts of PPWC, necessities such as dorm blankets, as well as the Clubhouse restoration. clothing, a suitcase and toiletries. —SARAH SHMERLING “Many of our top students are offered scholarships for merit or need, but there is always a gap between the actual out-of-pock- Photo courtesy of Marilyn Haese et cost and the scholarships or Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: grants they receive,” Counselor struggling to buy the things that mist Club member. “By giving a be determined privately by the November 20, 1975 Ruth Grubbs explained in a press the Suitcase Fund now aims to hand to these economically chal- College Center. release for the program. “We see provide. After a Palisadian wrote lenged but talented college-bound reSCuerS PluCk TWO bOyS numerous students with a finan- a check that helped the girls, a tra- students, we can feel certain that Donations can be made by cial shortfall for necessities that dition was started. we’re upping the odds that each check to the Palisades Optimist FrOM inACCeSSible AreA we in the Palisades take for grant- Since then, the Suitcase Fund Pali High alumnus will succeed.” Foundation (tax ID # 95-4706527), Heading cross country instead of following the trail caused ed. Many must pay for everything has caught on, helping students Looking toward the future, with Suitcase Fund in the notation some anxious hours on Sunday for David Tillotson and David on their own; there is no help from every year since its inception, the Suitcase Fund is running a and sent to P.O. Box 242, Pacif- Purwin, two 13-year-old Santa Monica boys. parents.” raising over $13,000 last year. campaign through May 15 to dou- ic Palisades 90272, or online at Stranded on a steep cliff in Will Rogers State Historic Park, The program began in 2013 “We are asking residents to ble its financial goal, with 100 palisadesoptimistfoundation.org/ the boys were rescued by fire and police helicopters three hours when four female students re- help support a valuable commu- percent of the donations going to- contact and click donate. Contact after their odyssey began. ceived full-ride scholarships to nity asset, Pali High and its stu- ward helping students by way of [email protected] with any a Minnesota college, but were dents,” said Don Scott, an Opti- grants or gift certificates who will questions. Page 4 Palisadian-Post April 4, 2019

Paul Shikhvarger of Pacific Jewelry - Watch Appraiser & Buyer Works With Locals to Protect Valuables THU 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Elliot Barden. Also Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Rustic Canyon Recreation True Value 04 Center, 601 Latimer Road. By SARAH SHMERLING “Synthetic diamonds are big 10 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. Pacific APRIL Editor-in-Chief things now—really big,” Shikh- Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. varger added. “So the company who 12:30 p.m. UCLA Memory Training Class. A four-week class, starting March 14. 310-394-9871 ext. aul Shikhvarger has been in makes synthetic diamonds, they try 264. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. Pthe business of appraising and to convince the buyer to buy syn- 3:30 p.m. Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks. For tweens and teens ages 9 to 18. Palisades Branch buying jewelry and watches for 18 thetic diamonds because they’re Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. years—seven of which he has spent cheaper. in Pacific Palisades, running Pacific “It’s OK if the business disclos- FRI 9:45 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Seated yoga and breathwork. $15 Jewelry - Watch Appraiser & Buyer. es that it’s a synthetic diamond, but suggested donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. “It’s my passion,” Shikhvarger a lot of companies don’t disclose.” 05 explained to the Palisadian-Post. Buyers are left paying premium APRIL 8 p.m. Solo Recital, featuring pianist Robert Thies. $35. musicguildonline.org. St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. “When I was young, I studied a lot prices for what they believe to be about watches and then I became a natural diamond, but in reality it 8 p.m. “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris. Presented by Theatre Palisades, with performances on interested in jewelry.” could be a synthetic diamond. Photo courtesy of Paul Shikhvarger Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. theatrepalisades.com. Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Originally from Ukraine, Shi- Though Shikhvarger has an of- Canyon Road. khvarger shared that he studied fice on Via De La Paz, he also trav- merce, is happy to work with cus- SAT Ukranian jewelry design. And now, els around Los Angeles County for tomers, no matter the size of their 9 a.m. Annual PPWC Rummage Sale. Silver and crystal, antiques, jewelry, decor, designer Shikhvarger, a Graduate Gemologist house calls. collection. 06 clothing and more. theppwc.org. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club - Clubhouse, 901 Haverford who studied at the Gemological In- “I go to people’s houses, I go to “It doesn’t matter if it’s a single APRIL Ave. stitute of America in Carlsbad, does bank vaults because some valuables piece or a large estate,” he shared, 2 p.m. Pali’s Campus Gardening Day. Hosted by Pali Ambassadors, with help from ASB appraisals for insurance and estates. are kept in the vaults,” Shikhvarger adding that he has worked with Leadership. Meet at the flagpole.Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin Street. “Especially now, with the fire said. “I go there so they don’t have customers who believed they were 2 p.m. Egg Hunt & Craft. The second annual toy egg hunt and craft, open to children and their in Malibu, people lost a lot of their to worry that [valuables] will get lost bringing in something that would be caregivers. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. valuables,” he explained, “and they in transition.” worthless and thrown away. were not insured, so they just lost The other aspect of Shikhvarg- “It was $10,000. Because they SUN 2 p.m. YooJin Jang. The violinist performs. arts.pepperdine.edu. Pepperdine University, them.” er’s business is buying. inherit it, they didn’t pay. They have 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. Shikhvarger explained that “I buy jewelry, watches, ster- no idea.” 07 3 p.m. “Sounds Local: Annual Composers of Los Angeles.” Hosted by Salastina Music though people are sometimes re- ling silver items and coins,” he ex- APRIL Society, featuring Derrick Spiva. Villa Aurora, 520 Paseo Miramar. luctant to pay an appraisal fee, it plained. “I’m a strong buyer … I pay Shikhvarger’s Palisades office is worth it to make sure that their fair prices and I have local referenc- is located at 845 Via De La Paz in TUES 8:30 a.m. Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Vinyasa yoga class for all levels. $15 suggested valuables are protected. es in the community.” Suite 5. For more information, visit donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. “My appraisals are very com- Shikhvarger, a member of the jewelryappraiserla.com or call 310- 684-2862. 09 7 p.m. Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association meeting. Rustic Canyon Recreation prehensive,” he added. “They have Pacific Palisades Chamber of Com- to follow certain standards.” APRIL Center, 601 Latimer Road. Shikhvarger is a member of NAJA (National Association of Jew- WED 10 a.m. Positive Aging Group. Pre-registration required by emailing [email protected]. elry Appraisers) and an ASA (Amer- a.k.a. Palisades Bakery Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. ican Society of Appraisers) trained 15231 La Cruz Dr. 10 6 p.m. Bridge Game. Open to everyone. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer appraiser, and he is always learning Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 APRIL Road. new skills. 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My husband and I are change, as no one parents in the may not necessarily be a good it is something to talk about. both expecting to work a exact same way. Depending upon idea. Too much time to pon- lot of overtime over the your mother and kids’ previous re- der and worry can cause more 6. Make a plan. Solicit ideas and next few months. How lationship and fit, it could be a great problems. (But there are some suggestions from your older do we prepare the kids, 10 and 12, thing … or not! kids who did need more time to child about what might make who will be spending more time with The fact that your children cozy up to a new plan.) While the change easier for him. my mother, for not being there when are older is yet another variable to it depends upon your child’s How might he like things to we want to be? consider. Your 12-year-old, if not particular temperament, as be, for example, after school there already, is dangerously close well as his age and capacity when Grandma is home? That you are thinking ahead to manifesting his teenage cave be- to understand time, all kids Is there anything that he about preparing your children for havior. need advance warning. With would like her to do for him? a change in their lives speaks so This is the time when kids like a young child, toddler to early well of you. Clearly, you know that to spend more time in their rooms elementary, a few days is of- 7. Make charts, lists. Some this change will affect them. than with their families. Their peers ten enough advance time. With children benefit from seeing Here is one of the caveats I become really, really important, and older children, 10 days to a few how things will be different. offer clients: Of the many things they prefer to interact with them weeks might be necessary. For example, if Mom will no that sabotage a child’s behavior, more than anyone. longer be home for homework change and hurrying are at the top We know the only certainty in 3. Less is more. Share the es- every night, make a calendar of the list. While the second seems life is change. So, helping children sentials of the change without that shows what nights you most true for young children and to cultivate some adaptability ear- saying too much. The most will be home, even if it’s teens, the former is true for all age ly on is a good idea. Parents often important part is how it will just Saturday and Sunday. children. err in this regard, thinking they are affect your child directly. Change in the environment, a doing their kids a favor by keeping The rest is detail that is not 8. Give the child some power. routine or living context can easily everything the same, hovering, con- necessary to share yet. After In the face of change, people upset the apple cart. And the behav- trolling and not letting the leash out. talking, pause and see what often feel powerless and out of ior that expresses that discomfort In so doing, the child gets the comes up. Your child’s re- control. Giving the child a re- can be a real challenge. message that things are always the sponse will let you know how sponsibility within the change Depending upon the child’s same and that he does not have to he is processing the news and helps him to regain that sense age, a parent can see a re-emergence try to adjust and adapt and cultivate what it brings up for him. of control. You might say, “It Born November 11, 1920, in forever for her thoughtfulness and of previously mastered skills—bed some flexibility. will be so useful if you help Seattle, Washington, Frances Aya- generosity. wetting, clinginess and separation Here are a few tips that may 4. Invite questions. Ask your Grandma learn the program ko Kurihara passed away peaceful- Frances was predeceased by issues, tantrums, etc.—with lit- help any parent to prepare for child if he is wondering any- for you guys after school. ly in Los Angeles on March 11 at her brother Willie Kai and survived tle ones and defiance, resistance, a change, regardless of size. thing. Likely, he will say, “No.” Please be patient with her the age of 98. by her sons Bradford and Russell, negativity and disrespect with the Continue to explain that you as she learns how we do it.” A graduate of Polytechnic her daughter-in-law Elizabeth, older kids. 1. Talk about it. Letting children know that he’ll have some High School, she lived a full and grandson Todd, granddaughter We also know that, in time, know what is in the cards is not questions and that you want 9. Be available. In your case in active life. She managed and Kristen, sister Hideko Nishihara, change becomes the routine. It only respectful but, for most him to know the whole story. particular, be sure your boys owned hotels in Los Angeles, was her nephew, and several nieces. takes time for everyone to adjust— kids, it builds their trust in feel that you are reachable. an avid sports fan of the Lakers Private services were conduct- child and adult alike. For certain, in you. Knowing that there are no 5. Know that it takes time. Not While you will not be in con- and Dodgers, and was also quite a ed on March 14. Memorial cele- the face of change, a different kind surprises and that you are not only does it take time for change stant touch, it is a good idea to poker player. bration of her life will be held in of parenting is in order. keeping important secrets from to become routine, but it takes have a plan for them to check But her greatest pride and joy April 2019. In your case, the change is them is reassuring. It is wrong time for news of change to sink in with you at a certain time came from her grandchildren, Todd Mom, you will be deeply multi-layered. Not only will you to think that you are protecting in. You may want to revisit in each day … but only if they and Kristen. She loved them dearly missed and remain in our hearts be around less, but your mother will children by not talking to them. the next day or so. Sometimes want. They need to know that and will be remembered by them forever. be around more. That in itself is a just a parent raising a topic even though your workload has 2. Consider the timing. Tell- again encourages conversa- changed, they are still most im- ing a child too far in advance tion, giving the message that portant to you.

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Palisades’ Kyle Grassl singles in Saturday morning’s Tiger Classic game at San Fernando. The Dolphins Palisades’ Jake Nadley (left) is greeted at home plate by Lucas Braun after sliding home for the Dolphins’ erupted for five runs in the sixth inning to take the lead and held on for an 8-5 victory. Photo: Steve Galluzzo seventh run in last Saturday’s come-from-behind tournament win at San Fernando. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Catching Tigers by the Tails

By STEVE GALLUZZO fence to tie the game and start a five-run For once, Palisades’ ace right-hander keep his team in the game. two guys, it’s the whole team. Everyone Sports Editor explosion that propelled Palisades to an Wyatt Loncar wasn’t sharp and the Tigers The Dolphins’ offense got on track in giving 100 percent... that’s what it takes.” 8-5 victory in the Tiger Classic and kept took advantage, scoring three runs in the the fifth when Julian Jacobson and Jake To the eyes of assistant coach Lee ll season long, pitching has carried the Dolphins’ winning streak alive. third inning. He was relieved in the fourth Nadley walked and Cord Vanley smacked Sugich, the blow that took the bite out of the Palisades High baseball team to “The true measurement of a team is by Lucas Braun after giving up five hits a two-run triple. Braun followed with an the Tigers was Coquillard’s blast leading Avictory. On Saturday in San Fernando, how you handle adversity,” Coach Mike and surrendering his first walk of the year. RBI single to pull Palisades within a run. off the next inning and before that frame the Dolphins found another way to win— Voelkel said. “I was most proud of our Braun struggled early too and when a “See the ball, hit the ball—that’s was done Palisades had turned a one-run and showed they belong in the mix with resliency and toughness facing a really single on a chopper over third base plated all I was really thinking,” said Vanley, deficit into a four-run lead. Nadley’s bunt the best teams in the City Section. good team at their place. When we need- another run, it looked like this wouldn’t who went three-for-four with four RBIs. scored Julian Scissors from third and Van- Will Coquillard drove the first pitch ed to execute, we did. We have a number be the Dolphins’ day. However, Braun got “Guys in the dugout were positive we’d ley’s suicide bunt allowed Conrad Smith of the sixth inning over the right field of good pitchers and we throw strikes.” a strikeout to escape further damage and come back. We’re not relying on one or (See Tiger Classic, Page 8)

On the Bag Palisadians Finish 2019 Los Angeles Marathon unday, March 24 marked the 34th running of the Los Angeles Mara- thon and many Pacific Palisades residents were among nearly 24,000 Sentrants who completed the 26.2-mile “Stadium to the Sea” course from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier. Kenya’s Elisha Barno won for the second time in three years in two hours, 11 minutes and 46 seconds in the closest men’s race ever. Ethiopia’s Askale Merachi was the women’s champion in a race record 2:24.12. The top local finisher was 52-year-old Brian Temple, who was second in his age division and 41st overall in 2:49:33 after taking third in his division last year in 2:47:37. Carolyn Meers, 53, was the first Palisades woman to finish, clocking 3:58:33. Two Palisadians ran the 13.1-mile Charity Challenge: Ashley Klotz, 23, was 11th in her division in 2:10:32 and Greg Oliva, 26, was 12th in his division in 2:13:03. The youngest local finisher was 18-year-old Jessie Bierschenk, a Jackson Nettleship fired a 38 Palisades High senior who placed 16th out of 101 runners at the City against Taft at Woodley Lakes. Section Cross Country Championships in the fall to help the Dolphins Photo: Steve Galluzzo to second in the Division I girls race. She was 11th in her division in the marathon. The oldest local finisher was 71-year-old Kamran Khademi, who was 38th in his division. Below are the Palisadian finishers, includ- Pali High Golfers ing their age, gender, division place and chip time.

Stay Unbeaten Name Age Sex Div. Place Time Brian Temple 52 M 2 2:49:33 ince the season started the goals Sean Whiteley 43 M 21 3:04:40 for the Palisades High boys Adrian Maizey 45 M 16 3:07:53 Sgolf team have been to win league Michael Ondruska 42 M 45 3:15:18 Ryan Harding 39 M 69 3:18:05 and regain the City Championship. Michael Dempsey 51 M 61 3:34:34 The Golfin’ Dolphins took an- Jason Debonis 38 M 182 3:37:13 other step towards achieving the Alexander Haller 39 M 202 3:39:48 first goal last Tuesday when they Timothy Macker Jr. 44 M 182 3:46:22 Kenneth Heisz 61 M 14 3:47:25 defeated Taft at Woodley Lakes for Aron Jaszberenyi 42 M 229 3:53:31 their sixth victory without a loss. Douglas Browne 44 M 248 3:55:51 Palisades shot 185—a collec- Carolyn Meers 53 F 541 3:58:33 tive 5-over par—as senior Ali Za- Rob Chambers 44 M 314 4:03:23 Chihkong Yang 48 M 277 4:07:43 far-Khan and sophomore Charlie Laura Sussman 20 F 61 4:08:07 Lovett each shot an even-par 36. Jessie Bierschenk 18 F 11 4:08:44 Sophomore Noah Mirza fired Chiara Santagostino 53 F 29 4:09:14 Seth Leon 56 M 112 4:11:12 a 37, freshman Jaden Vann and Luke Biller 19 M 133 4:13:35 sophomore Jackson Nettleship JP Leveque 38 M 523 4:18:56 each shot a 38, sophomore Spen- William De Vogelaere 33 M 595 4:18:57 cer Hoffman shot a 39 and junior Sarah Daly 23 F 133 4:31:50 Ryan Harter 43 M 555 4:35:53 Sam Swartz rounded out the cards Ollie Willis 38 M 743 4:42:31 with a 40. Tim Smith 50 M 362 4:44:16 Vann and Zafar-Khan sank ea- Evan Stark 34 M 921 4:53:51 Katharine Barnes 21 F 208 4:58:16 gle putts on the same hole. It was Susan Furhman 48 F 243 5:06:07 Palisades’ second win against Taft, Katherine Chiu 36 F 450 5:11:55 which had only four players. Rumi Mayeda 40 F 364 5:12:58 The Golfin’ Dolphins also hold Michael Sohigian 55 M 337 5:16:03 Gary Burdorf 54 M 584 5:31:56 decisive victories over El Camino N. Pongprachakkul 36 F 562 5:32:31 Real, Cleveland and Chatsworth Mara Greenwald 23 F 321 5:40:04 and a one-stroke triumph against David Brittain 57 M 423 5:40:14 reigning City champion Granada Takeshi Kudo 38 M 1,214 5:43:33 Kamran Khademi 71 M 38 6:09:43 Hills at Knollwood Country Club. Kittipong Promkiree 39 M 1,520 7:03:43 Will Coelen of the Cubs gets the ball as Yankees runner Mattias Hernandez reaches second base in Saturday’s PPBA Palisades’ lineup also includes Karen Lyons 55 F 299 7:06:48 Ana Ashby 52 F 493 7:15:50 Bronco Division interleague game at the Field of Dreams. The Cubs won 6-5 on a walk-off single by James Min. sophomore Tiger Woo, freshman Bilguudei Enkhbold (the medalist Chase Ahders 45 M 1,174 8:01:45 Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Erin Ahders 44 F 956 8:01:46 against Cleveland) and junior Aar- Carolyn Miller 53 F 541 8:09:47 on Simon. Melanio Wood 44 M 1,319 8:19:05 Page 8 Palisadian-Post April 4, 2019

Athlete of the Week Turning Two MATT DOUGLAS

Henry Hill of the Red Sox pivots to turn a double play as Cardinals runner James HoAire slides hard into second base to break it up in a PPBA Pinto Division interleague game last Saturday on the Field of Dreams at the Palisades Recreation Center. The Red Sox prevailed 18-2 for their fourth win in a row. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Tiger Classic (Continued from Page 7) A senior libero on the USC men’s volleyball team, Matt had and a sliding Nadley to score to make it 7-4. Braun promptly singled to 11 digs and three assists in the Trojans’ five-set triumph over drive home Vanley, then struck out the side in the bottom half. Palisades Stanford on Friday and added eight digs and four assists in a stranded runners at the corners in the top of the seventh and the Tigers sweep of BYU on Saturday at Galen Center. He had 77 digs in got their first two runners on base in the bottom half before a pair of fly 18 matches (nine starts) as a junior and had a team-best 233 outs brought Palisades within one out of victory. A single brought San digs in 26 starts as a sophomore. Matt was named the Moun- Fernando one run closer, but Vanley got the last out at second base and tain Pacific Sports Federation Defensive Player of the Week the Dolphins celebrated their 11th win in a row and 14th victory against for his effort in USC’s sweep over Grand Canyon in February. a City Section opponent. The Hungtington resident made the 2015 Volleyball Magazine “This was my first time [this season] coming out of the bullpen and All-American first team and AVCA All-American second team, the first inning was a bit stressful,” Braun said. “It took a little while to Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 and All-CIF Division I as a senior get the feel of it. I didn’t really have my best stuff today, but offensively libero at Loyola High, being named MVP of the Santa Barbara I know we have the ability to hit the ball and we could come back.” Tournament. To nominate your favorite Palisadian for Athlete Palisades (15-2) swept LACES 8-3 and 10-0 earlier in the week of the Week, email [email protected]. to stay undefeated in Western League play. The Dolphins face another tough road test Saturday night at 7 at Banning High in Wilmington. Kent Johnson dives back to first base versus LACES. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

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Pali High Boys Tennis Tops Loyola, Homeward Bound Heads South for Sage Hill Tourney

By STEVE GALLUZZO 3 as the Dolphins notched eight of the scoring. Sports Editor the nine singles points. Palisades returned to Western The schools split the doubles League play Tuesday at LACES he Palisades High boys tennis sets 3-3. Souma Hayakawa and and travels to Newport Beach this team has hardly been tested Landon Cronin won their first set weekend for the Lightning Invi- Tthis season, but last Thursday’s in- at No. 1 doubles 6-2, lost their tational—a four-team round rob- tersectional battle against Loyola second in a tiebreaker and beat in-style format with five singles featured some tense moments be- the Cubs’ No. 3 duo, 6-3. Adam and four doubles points available. fore the Dolphins ultimately pre- Glickman and Nick Arvin split The other three teams are Los An- vailed 11-7 at Rancho Park. two sets at the No. 2 spot before geles Windward, St. Ignatius of Lincoln Bellamy lost his first getting subbed out for Luke Shu- San Francisco and host Sage Hill. set at No. 1 singles but rebound- man and Matt Webber, who fell to Palisades hosts Venice in a ed to win his next two, 6-0, 6-0. Loyola’s top tandem, 6-2. Western League match Monday Danilo Milic swept, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, At No. 3 doubles, Noah Za- and travels to the Kramer Club to at the No. 2 spot and Atticus Park- ret paired with Michael Kaplan to take on Palos Verdes in an inter- er won two of his three sets at No. win two of three sets to round out sectional match next Tuesday. Karate Kids

Aleco Ulloa of the Red Sox celebrates after his second inside-the-park home run during a PPBA Mustang Division Sensei Gerry Blanck stands with his three new Yoshukai karate black belts (l-r): 11-year-old Aiden Pierce, 12-year-old interleague game Saturday versus the Phillies at the Field of Dreams. The Red Sox suffered their first defeat, 8-7. Mickey Friedberg and 16-year-old Nikki Hahn (16), who got their first degree certificates from Japan last week. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Photo courtesy of Gerry Blanck

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Doubling Up

Palisades High middle blocker Javin Janger on the attack in last Wednesday’s home sweep of Fairfax. The Dolphins improved to 23-1 overall and 8-0 in Western League play. Photo: Craig Weston Pali High Volleyball Sweeps Fairfax

wenty four sets played, 24 sets won. That was the resume Tof the Palisades High boys volleyball team heading into Tuesday’s league match against Westchester. The Dolphins have been roll- ing through the Western League like a freight train, sweeping each of their first eight opponents. Palisades High sophomore tennis player Kalea Martin (right) and partner Keynon Thompkins of Los Angeles won the They travel to LACES today, then Girls 16-and-under doubles title at the Dudley Cup Junior Open for the second straight year last weekend in Santa return home to face archrival Ven- Monica. The duo defeated Cherry Sidney of Redondo Beach and Amelie Harris of Los Angeles 8-3 in the semifinals, ice next Monday before traveling then knocked off the Rancho Palos Verdes pair of Kate Iwamoto and Mayu Nishizawa 8-5 in the championship match. north to Thousand Oaks for an in- Martin and Thompkins beat Pali High’s Sofia Arvin and Sidney Bae of Los Angeles in the final last spring. Martin and tersectional match on Wednesday. Halsey Hulse swept 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles to help the Dolphins edge Granada Hills for their sixth straight City team Palisades plays in the Tourna- crown, then reunited to sweep the the Highlanders’ Anisa Londhe and Jennifer Parandian 6-4, 7-5 to take third place ment of Champions on April 13 in the City Individual doubles tournament at Balboa Sports Center. Photo courtesy of Bud Kling and wraps up league action April 22 at Hamilton.

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Sliding In

Palisades’ Jack O’Rourke goes on the attack in last Tuesday’s league game against Hamilton at Stadium by the Sea. He scored seven goals in the Dolphins’ 24-3 victory. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Pali High Lacrosse Teams Victorious

By STEVE GALLUZZO The boys are vying for their the Dolphins have beaten in the Sports Editor fourth straight City title and fifth last three City finals—and elimi- in six years while the girls are af- nated the sting of their 16-4 loss s the Palisades High boys and ter their first section crown after at Agoura four days earlier. Back girls lacrosse teams enter the five straight losses in the finals. at home Thursday the Dolphins Afinal month of the regular season Last Tuesday, the boys rout- avenged an earlier 12-11 loss to El it’s all about playoff positioning. ed visiting Hamilton—the team Camino Real by routing the Con- quistadores 14-4. Coach Kevin Donovan’s team travels to Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences today and travels south to Bellflower to take on undefeated Southern Section power St. John Bosco at 4 p.m. Saturday. olly avis Meanwhile, Katlyne Duffey’s H D girls squad (10-1) hosts VAAS at PRE v i EW s E s T a TE s D i RECT o R 3 today before traveling to Lake Whether you are buying or selling a home, Balboa to take on City champion condominium or income property, I will 310.230.7377 Birmingham next Tuesday in a re- produce the results you are looking for [email protected] match of the Dolphins’ 13-8 win www.hollydavis.com and have the right to expect. CalBRE #00646387 March 12. Palisades is 6-0 against City teams. Last week, the Dolphins Tigers runner Ben Shaheen slides into second base in front of Dodgers shortstop Dylan Iwanyk in last Saturday’s won 11-7 at Hamilton and beat El PPBA Bronco Division interleague game at the FIeld of Dreams. The Tigers prevailed 5-2 for their first victory. Camino Real 12-4. Their only loss Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer was to Mira Costa in overtime. PagePage 1212 Palisadian-PostPalisadian-Post AprilApril 4,4, 20192019

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Julia Abbott Sienna Arnopole Color Guard/ Dancing Dance Routine Sienna Arnopole, a A freshman at Pali sophomore at Pali High, High, Julia Abbott en- dances every day after joys playing piano, gar- school at her home for a dening, skiing, dancing, couple of hours. running, and participating “I am a self-taught in the school’s band, color dancer,” she explained. guard, marching band and “I have been dancing academic decathlon team. for three years now. I also Abbott has been a post dance videos on my member of CJSF for three Instagram.” years and has won the Fair Yashar Academic When Arnopole was rejected from the Pali Excellence Award, Perfect AEE Award, and High dance team, she used it as an opportunity departmental awards in English, history, and for learning and growth. She is now in third physical education. period dance, which is her favorite part of “I also enjoy volunteering with literacy her odd days. programs for children, which I’ve been doing “In third grade, I tried out for my school’s for five years,” Abbott shared. “I’ve been work- The 2019 Pacific Palisades Teen Talent Contest is shaping up talent show,” Arnopole explained. “I had creating with different gardening outreach programs ed my own choreography to the song ‘Fireflies’ since the third grade, including one here at Pali, to be a great show—featuring new and returning talent. Here by Owl City.” and community and school gardens.” is a look at those who have thrown their hat into the ring.

Camila Archer Hunter Barnett Juliet Burks Milly Hopkins Singing Singing/Dancing Singing Writing/Performance Hunter Barnett shared Juliet Burks, a junior Pali High sophomore Mil- that she is always doing at Pali High, is president ly Hopkins loves theater and something with the arts— and founder of the Knit for performing, and is a part of including taking three the Needy Club—a com- “Friday Night Lights” as well ADV electives within the munity service organiza- as all of the musicals on the performing arts: dance, tion in which members knit main stage. Hopkins is also drama and choir. She baby hats and sweaters for president of HeforShe, a club participates in all of the St. Johns Hospital. Burks for feminism and activism on women’s issues. school musicals, which is also a part of Envirothon, an environmental “I have Type One Diabetes, which is a de- Camila Archer, a sophomore at Pali High, require daily rehearsals, followed by dance science competition club, and Concert Choir bilitating chronic illness that affects hundreds splits her time up between choir, Theater for class for one to three hours. as a soprano. of thousands of children—and later adults— Chance, Friday Night Lights and the BSU “The arts have changed my life,” Barnett Burks has been involved in several pro- around the world,” Hopkins explained. “I've showcase. said. “Since I was a young girl I have always ductions at the Morgan Wixson Theatre, which struggled with a very tumultuous journey “I write and produce my own music,” Ar- had this fire that fueled me to explore my ca- is a nonprofit organization that puts on book- with my body, and have become an activist cher explained, adding that she has gained pabilities, and since then, I have discovered based shows for elementary school children and speaker for research and affordable care more than 300,000 followers on an app that so much about myself and how my work can to promote reading. for this condition.” allows her to post her singing and comedy change things in other people.” “In addition, I spend Fridays volunteering Hopkins shared that community service is videos. “My videos have gone viral in the Barnett, a member of the Fancy Feet Per- at the Boys and Girls Club in Santa Monica, one of her most important values—she works past, and I have just released my first single.” formance Group and Pali’s Concert Choir, has where I will soon begin teaching a knitting with the Alexandria House and raises funds for When not performing, Archer volunteers participated in many community performances. class,” Burks added. the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Planned at Petco and spent a summer fostering kittens. Parenthood and more.

Nadia Ghanem Makena Gichuru Samantha Nikki Johnson Singing Singing Guzman Singing Sixteen-year-old Pali Singing Nikki Johnson, High sophomore Makena When she is not prac- a junior at Pali High, Gichuru has been a mem- ticing singing, Pali High serves as historian for ber of the school’s girls sophomore Samantha Guz- a community service golf team for the past man participates in color club on campus. two years. She graduat- guard and this year’s musi- “I take pictures ed from Paul Revere with cal production at Pali High, of our events and run five awards in 2017, in- “Chicago.” the social media page cluding the Five Semes- “Color guard is not commonly known but it’s to keep all members ter Honor Roll, AEE, basically the visual part of the marching band,” up to date,” Johnson History and President’s Guzman explained. “We have our own season explained. Award for Educational Excellence. second semester that is called winter guard.” When Johnson “An interesting fact about me is that I am Guzman shared that she loves to perform is not at school, she half Kenyan,” Gichuru explained. “My mom music and that she was on the honor roll during is riding horses and Fourteen-year-old Nadia Ghanem is is an immigrant from Kenya and most of my her freshman year at Pali High. She explained working on a cattle a freshman at Pali High, competing in the family on her side lives in Kenya.” that color guard has helped shape who she is ranch. This is the sec- Teen Talent Contest for the first time. Her Gichuru, a member of the Mindfulness today: “a hard-working person, a much better ond year in a row Johnson, who performed a extracurricular activities include volleyball. Messengers club, plans to move back to Kenya dancer and a much better performer.” cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” in 2018, with her family for her 11th year of school so Her volunteer work includes time at a public has applied for the Teen Contest to show off that she can travel and learn about Kenyan library and tutoring students at Pali Elementary. her singing skills. culture.

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Mk Mitchell Savannah Newell Diana Ovod Matthew Singing Singing Improvising Songs Polovinchik “I absolutely adore anything pertaining to the arts— Originally from Piano music, dance, writing, photog- Moscow, Diana Ovod Matthew Polovinchik raphy, sculpture, painting, film moved to the U.S. returns to the 2019 Teen production—I love it all,” Pali with her family about Talent Contest as a soph- High sophomore Mk Mitchell a year-and-a-half ago omore at Pali High. explained. “I’m also a sugar after living in Germa- “Classical music is addict, I love baking so much ny for a year. my passion and every- and even cooking in general.” Immersing her- thing I do,” Polovinchik Mitchell, a self-described Lego nerd, wants self in Pali High, explained. “I have been to study aerospace engineering in college, with When not singing, Savannah Newell wres- Ovod is performing playing classical piano for about nine years. the goal of one day becoming an astronaut and tles on the Pali High team. in the school musical I listen to classical music every single day making it to space like her hero, Mae Jemison. “When I grow up, I want to become fa- this semester as a member of pit choir and is and practice piano from one to three hours Mitchell is also a proud member of Girl mous so I can donate and help others in need, also participating in dance class where students a day.” Scout Troop 1535 since the fourth grade, which and I just have so many ambitions and things teach their own dances. Polovinchik has an advanced level Cer- has allowed her to donate various necessities to I want to do,” Newell explained. “I practice my piano and learn new pieces tificate of Merit, was a winner of the region- communities, raise money for charity and provide Newell helps feed homeless people and by myself for the past two years after graduat- al Southern California Junior Bach Festival a space for other young ladies to teach them life animals where she lives—the inner city/South ing from a music school,” Ovod explained. “I and achieved a 5 on the AP Music Theory skills. Her troop additionally volunteers time LA. “There is so much work to be done there am trying to not forget German by practicing exam. doing beach cleanups and serving breakfast at and I really want to start my journey helping it and some other languages online.” Polovinchick also enjoys skiing and ta- a local church every other Sunday. out around where I live,” Newell added. ble tennis.

Mellese Simmons Sydney Small Ariel Tan Chelsea Trotti Singing Singing Singing/Songwriting Singing Ariel Tan is a re- Sydney Small, who In her first year turning contestant who attends Pali High, has at Pali High, Chelsea wowed the audience been doing musical the- Trotti is very active with a performance of ater ever since she was in the theatre depart- her original piece “Vel- in kindergarten. Small ment, including a per- vet” in 2018. Tan, now a explained that music formance in last fall’s senior at Pali High, is a is her passion, which “Sister Act.” She is member of the school’s brought her to Pali. currently working on theater improv group The junior serves as the school’s spring and serves as co-presi- president of Women’s musical, “Chicago,” dent of Arts of Color, a Choir and she participates in two musicals and a member of the choir program, prac- club that raises money Pali High sophomore Mellese Simmons per year. In addition, Small is also involved ticing her skills inside and outside of school. for underprivileged students to have access to “loves to draw and write and video games are in youth and government, and an ambassador Trotti is a member of Pali High’s Theatre the arts. a must.” For volunteer time, Simmons cleans for Pali. for Change, a community service club that has “When people tell me that my lyrics moved a church every Saturday and used to help out “I love Pali and I couldn’t ask for anything put on a few showcases and plans to have more. them, it makes me feel like I have a purpose and at a local library. better than to represent my school,” Small Trotti will perform a duet with her friend, that I can create positive change,” the songwriter Simmons does not participate in extra- shared. SummerAnne Wadleigh. shared. Tan is also a journalist for Global Girl curricular activities, as she is focused more Last year, Small took the stage to perform Media, a feminist journalism program. on her studies. Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You,” accompanied by Zach Eastland.

SummerAnne Alexis Westland Lisa Romy Van Wadleigh Shuffling Vandenheuvel Roosbroeck Piano/Singing Singing After a one-year Singing break, Alexis Westland Romy Van Roosbroeck SummerAnne Wadle- Pali High soph- is returning to the Teen shared that her extracurricu- igh, a freshman at Pali omore Lisa Vanden- Talent Contest as a se- lar activities mostly consist High, is gearing up to per- heuvel “loves to sing nior. Westland partici- of playing tennis for the Pali form a duet with Chelsea and go to the beach.” pated in the 2017 show school tennis team, as well as Trotti as part of the 2019 She also goes to the with a video showing horse riding on Sundays. Van Roosbroeck takes Teen Talent Contest. gym every week. off her sailing skills: This year, she has a piano and singing lessons throughout the week. An active member in Vandenheuvel new talent. “I grew up on a tropical island in Indonesia the theater department and shared that she used Westland has participated in Pali High’s throughout most of my childhood,” Van Roosbro- choir, Wadleigh also plays the ukulele, piano to do guitar and pia- Model UN team for all four years of high eck shared. “I lived in Bali for about eight years and writes original songs from time to time. no recitals. school, as well as running on the cross-country and there, I had the opportunity to participate in She visits senior centers and teaches improv, “I volunteer ev- team, competitively sailing and running a small Balinese cultural traditions.” as well as visiting preschools to play the- ery winter break to help give food to those photography business. In Bali, Van Roosbroeck did weekly beach ater-based games with the kids. who need it during the holidays,” she ex- “I taught myself to dance after 14 years cleanups and was a part of the Bye Bye Plastic Wadleigh played a role in the Pali High plained. “On the weekends, I volunteer to without dance lessons over the last couple Bags organization, which had a goal of freeing fall musical, “Sister Act,” and has a role in watch little kids. I am part of a community months, practicing whenever I have a free Balinese villages of plastic. In LA, Van Roosbro- the current production, “Chicago.” service proud called Kiwanis.” moment,” Westland added. eck volunteers at a horse rescue center in Chino Westland also volunteers with National Hills where she participates in fundraisers and Charity League and The Boys and Girls Club. care for abused horses.

Alyssa Velky Julia von Goetz Shelbe Zanders Next week, Mountain Biking/Film- Performing Arts Singing the Post will print Alyssa Velky, from Julia von Goetz, a Pali High senior Shelbe the Pali High moun- freshman at Pali High, Zanders is vice president of a list of finalists who tain biking team, bikes is a first-time contender the Black Student Union around 10 hours per in the 2019 Teen Talent and participates in several will take the stage at week and attends races Contest. Von Goetz is a on-campus programs, includ- with her teammates in member of drumline in ing Peer Meditation, Justice Mercer Hall, compet- their interscholastic race. addition to playing dou- League, AcaPali and VAPA. Velky placed 13th place in the State Cham- ble bass in the school’s symphony orchestra, “I was the lead of the fall musical ‘Sis- ing to win a $1,000 pionships for mountain biking last year, and which takes place during zero period. ter Act’ as Deloris Van Cartier,” Zanders ex- placed second for juniors for the first mountain “I am not the best at music or school work, plained. “I am currently participating in the cash scholarship, biking race she participated in this year. or anything in particular, but I am special be- spring musical ‘Chicago’ as Matron ‘Mama’ In eighth grade, Velky took home the Pres- cause I put my all into everything I do,” von Morton.” free food from idential Award for Academic Excellence, and Goetz shared. “When the normal student at Zanders has been singing and acting since has since won four awards in high school for my school spends six hours here on a normal she was 7 years old, and has been dancing Palisades Garden Cafe perfect attendance/academic achievement. Monday spring semester, I am here for 12 since 2. For the past three years, Zanders has The junior also spends time volunteer- hours. I take pride in my dedication.” been the head basketball manager for Pali’s for one year and the ing at the LA Guinea Pig Rescue, where she Von Goetz has more than 50 hours of freshman/sophomore, junior varsity and varsity watches them to make sure they are safe, fed community service from last semester alone, basketball teams, attending practices every day chance to represent and cleaned up after. spending time volunteering at Pali Elementary after school to fill water bottles, file paperwork, and Spooktacular. assist the coaches and more. the community. April 4, 2019 Palisadian-Post Page 15 REEL PALI Spring Musical:‘Chicago’ Palisades Connections to Film and TV Kate Hudson Unveils New Fashion Line

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alisadian personality and power mom Kate Hudson P(“Almost Famous,” “Deepwater Horizons”) recently announced the launching of her new fashion line, Happy x Nature, on Insta- gram on March 28. “Announcing my first-ever, ready-to-wear line called Happy x Nature!” Hudson posted for her 10 million followers, garner- ing 26,000 likes. “Hope you love it!” No further details were given on the fashion line, though the Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer official site advertises the line as “a fashion brand that strives to his spring, Palisades Charter throws himself at the feet of law- make you and nature happy.” High School presents “Chi- yer Billy Flynn (Jack Essner) in Hudson’s other fashion-cen- Tcago: The Musical.” This Tony hopes of freeing Roxie. tered company, Fabletics, offers Award-winning musical is filled Meanwhile, in prison, Roxie affordable sports bras, leggings, to the brim with lust, mischief befriends former star-turned-mur- and other activewear, and recent- and laughs. deress Velma Kelly (Gabi Fein- ly earned her the Fashion Entre- Directed by Smith sisters gold) and the two concoct plans preneur of the Year award at the Cheri and Monique, “Chicago” to make it big when they are re- the Daily Front Row’s fifth annu- transports you to the 1920s, fol- leased from prison. al Fashion Los Angeles Awards lowing Roxie Hart (played by Joined by Mama Morton on March 17. Jenna Ross) and her quest for (Shelbe Zanders and Taylor “It’s funny because for the fame. Schonbuch) and Mary Sunshine last five years of my life being an Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn Photo courtesy of People Magazine Audiences will witness the (Madison Delius), Roxie learns entrepreneur is what I’ve spent retelling of true crimes from the about the fleeting nature of fame most of my time doing other than duction) directed by Sia, which and directed by Ana Lily Amir- ’20s and trail the leading ladies in the big city of Chicago. raising my kids, so it feels great,” details the story of a sober drug pour (“A Girl Walks Home Alone obsession with notoriety. Four chances remain to see a Hudson said at the awards cere- dealer and their disabled sister. at Night“) about a girl with un- The story follows Roxie, a performance of “Chicago” at Pali mony. “Music” also stars Tig Notaro usual powers who escapes from a striving vaudeville star, as she High: April 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m., Hudson and boyfriend Dan- (“Instant Family“) and Hector mental asylum and tries to make becomes entangled in the murder with a matinee show on April 6 ny Fujikawa, father of their five- Elizodo (“Last Man Standing”). it on her own in New Orleans. of her lover, Fred Casely (Ezra at 2 p.m. month-old daughter Rani, were She will also star alongside Hudson’s birthday is this Schoeplein). She is launched into Tickets, which can be pur- spotted together house hunting Zac Efron (“The Beach Bum”) month, April 19, and the actress the spotlight surrounding her tri- chased at brownpapertickets. in the Palisades last month. and Craig Robinson (“Brooklyn told “Entertainment Tonight” she al. com, are $10 for students, $16 Hudson stars in drama/mu- Nine-Nine“) in the upcoming wanted the event to be “fun” but Her always-loyal husband, for general admission and $23 for sical “Music” (now in post-pro- fantasy “Blood Moon,” written private. Amos (Jamie Clark-Mazur), VIP seating.

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By JAMES GAGE Following on the heels of his Reporter haunting 2017 string composition “American Mirror” and 2018 cho- os Angeles Chamber Orches- ral and orchestral work “A Vision tra composer and artist educa- Unfolding,” “Grace Unbound” Ltor Derrick Spiva will premiere his promises to be another world- new work, “Grace Unbound,” at ly, complex and unforgettable Salastina Music Society’s Sounds mélange of musical styles. Local: Annual Composers of Los “This town’s got people in it Angeles concert Sunday, April 7, from all over the world, this coun- 8 to 10 p.m. at the Villa Aurora in try has people in it from all over Castellammare. the world, and people bring their The Sunday concert will aesthetic and their style to every- feature four world premieres of thing, to this culture, creating a works by composers from the different culture all together. greater Los Angeles area. “It’s not new—as the world “This will be the first time gets smaller and people are able I’ve premiered a piece in the Pal- to communicate more and more, isades,” Spiva told the Palisadi- these things happen, but for me an-Post in a recent interview. “I directly in my music this is some- want to thank Salastina and Ben- thing I find quite the challenge, jamin Smolen for the commission, to see how all of these things can and for the opportunity to perform work together. I try to write mu- in the Palisades.” sic that makes all people feel at Spiva has also been commis- home.” sioned by the Los Angeles Master Chorale for the 2019-20 season. For information and tickets, Next spring, he will premiere two visit salastina.org/concerts. new works on the same night in Los Angeles: one for the Los An- geles Chamber Orchestra and one for the Los Angeles Master Cho- rale. “Sadly, I won’t be at one of those performances, because I Derrick Spiva Photos courtesy of Derrick Spiva can’t be in two places at once,” Spiva joked. Spiva said. “My ancestry is Gha- semble. sical music, and I try to include melodic ornamentation and poly- Known for integrating musi- naian, Nigerian, British, Irish and “I took a lot of these things the voices of some of the other rhythmic grooves. cal practices from different cul- a whole lot of other stuff within and really let them influence my cultures of people I’ve met in my “The real inspiration for tures into his work with classi- my own body and that resonates voice; it took me years to write life, my own ancestry, into my ‘Grace Unbound’ was Aretha cal music communities, Spiva’s in my music.” music that includes those aes- classical music.” Franklin’s performance of ‘Amaz- “Grace Unbound” will incorpo- At UCLA, while studying thetics,” he explained. “There’s Inspired by Aretha Franklin’s ing Grace,’ and the kind of open- rate melodic and rhythmic tech- musicology, Spiva performed a question of how to do that re- 1972 performance of “Amazing ness and freedom with which it niques often heard in the music of with several performing ensem- spectfully and honestly, of course, Grace” at the New Temple Mis- was performed, how untethered the Balkans and Northern Ghana. bles, including the Balkan ensem- giving homage to where the music sionary Baptist Church in Los An- the movement was. For me, that’s “My whole life has been ble, West-African dance ensemble comes from. geles, “Grace Unbound” includes what really made it profound and about integration and overlap,” and Balinese Gamelan dance en- “I do a lot of integrated clas- asymmetrical metering, unique meaningful.” 2526 Cordelia Road Cordelia 2526

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By JAMES GAGE The class then gradually Reporter works puppies through “Level One” foundational material, be- six-week puppy-training ginning with a half-hour of off- course kicked off March 9 at leash, supervised free play and APalisades Lutheran Church, led socialization followed by an in- by local dog trainer Judy Ster- structional portion with training ling—born and raised in Pacific methods that employ positive re- Palisades. inforcement and clicker training. Now in its fifth week, Ster- “I don’t want anybody’s pup- ling is transforming her puppy py to get scared or hurt, so I take protégés into some truly courtly a lot of precautions to make sure canines. socializing goes well,” Sterling “I’ve been training dogs for explained “When I have a new 40 years,” Sterling told the Pali- group of puppies, I set up the sadian-Post. “I’ve been doing this ‘meek and mild’ pen to separate my whole life. It’s what I love to younger, timid dogs who take do. You don’t get tired of it. Well, longer to feel comfortable. maybe physically tired.” “It’s great to have the owners Sterling trains dogs. Sterling, who runs Sterling there so I can point out to them Dog Training, LLC., leads group what kind of behavior is appro- “I pick up a bunch of dogs gle named Tammy-Lou, training ers and has also trained horses, puppy training classes and also priate or if they need to intervene. in a van outfitted with individual her at the local basketball courts. mules, donkeys, alpacas, pot-bel- offers private, in-home lessons By the end, the dogs are all run- kennels,” Sterling explained. “I At Palisades High School, lied pigs and cats. and consultations, including ning around together.” work with them during the day she learned how to groom dogs “There are dog trainers that “pre-puppy” consultations for As the training nears com- on obedience but they get a ton then for two years attended Pierce just train dogs because they don’t households considering adopting pletion, the puppies have already of exercise and socialization. It’s College, becoming a certified vet- get along with people, but they or rescuing a furry family mem- mastered obedience commands, like sending your dog away to erinary technician. Later, at UC never become successful,” Ster- ber. including how to sit, stay, lay camp.” Davis while studying animal sci- ling shared. “I really appreciate “I like to work with peo- down and touch a target. The boot camp is five days ence, Sterling got involved with and love my clients. I get to be ple—that’s what it takes to be a “Everybody’s having a great a week for Sterling, with private the local SPCA and even opened part of their family, to see kids good dog trainer, you have to love time—this class in particular training sessions when possible up her own grooming shop: Ju- who were babies the first time I working with people too. I’m seems to be uniformly fluffy,” followed by a Saturday group lie’s Pet Grooming. went to their house. That’s the training people too,” Sterling said Sterling said. “Sometimes you’ll class. She later worked as the tech- beauty of having been in the same with a laugh. get a class full of labs or German “The class is great because nical director for the VCA on community for this long. Classes meet Saturdays at Shepherd, but this one is full of a it’s a lot of the same material and Sepulveda Boulevard before be- “Darn it, I love the animals, I 8:30 a.m. The first class was just bunch of fluffy puppies.” more affordable than the boot coming a full-time dog trainer in love the people and that’s why I the dog owners and Sterling, who For owners unable to attend camp.” the ’80s. love to do this, and they say if you used a “demo dog” to exhibit a Saturday class, Sterling also of- At age 10, Sterling asked her Today, Sterling belongs to do what you love, you never work some training techniques. fers a “boot camp” for dogs. parents for her first dog, a -bea the Association of Pet Dog Train- a day in your life.” Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

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(310) 459-3425 The registrant commemnced to transact business under the ficticious name or names listed above: 03/2019 www.calvarypalisades.org 15905 Sunset Blvd • 310-459-2358 • www.plc.cc (Signed) Charlotta La Via, Twitter & Vimeo: calvarychurchpp Charlotta La Via President Facebook & Instagram: calvarypalisades St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los The Reverend Bruce A. Freeman, Rector Angeles County on March 21, 2019. NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT Community United Methodist Church The Reverend Christine Purcell, Associate Rector EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS Pastor Wayne B. Walters Sunday Services: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m., Sunday School, Childcare 10:15 am Choral Eucharist MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. 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My First Year of Junior Lifeguard

By HANNA SHIN when my close friend also swam swim, where one swims around person to grab the remaining Junior Reporter under the qualifying time. My two buoys that are 50 feet apart pipe wins. mom signed me up that day for and positioned 100 yards into This part of the day is my f you drive by PCH during the four-week-long program. the water and parallel to the personal favorite! The last five summer time, you will notice I was very nervous during shore. minutes before the day ends is Iboys and girls in identical swim the first day of JG. The waves There’s also swim-run-swim usually spent playing in the wa- suits running, diving and swim- were big, the current was strong where the JG swims 100 yards, ter with friends. Then it’s car- ming around Tower 15 at Will and I was anxious of marine an- comes out the water, then runs pool time. Rogers Beach. That’s the Junior imals that were lurking at the a certain distance and goes back The instructors also taught Lifeguard (JG) program. bottom of the water. into the water to swim. Then us how to perform CPR and how JG is a summer training pro- However, our instruc- there’s run-swim-run, which is to rescue a drowning victim. gram for boys and girls ages 9 tor went easy on us. I think he exactly the same concept but in At the end of the fourth through 17 in LA County. It pro- sensed the anxiety of JG new- different order of the activity. week, the Taplin Medley Relay vides instructions on water safe- bies like me and so we only did We take a short break after happens. This is an event when ty, swimming, surfing, physical body surfing on the first day. the swim part to have snacks, to JGs from different beach loca- conditioning, competition skills, On a typical day of JG, we hydrate and reapply sunscreen. tions compete against each other first aid, CPR and the use of pro- start with warm up exercises. After the break, the fun part of as a group in a relay of swim- fessional lifesaving equipment. We do a short jog and some the day begins. ming, paddling and running. I Last spring, my mom took stretching routines. Then we do We get to play fun activities was one of the runners for Will me to Culver City Municipal a bottom check. like water flags, wherein the in- Rogers Beach and we came in Pool for the swim test. In order A bottom check is basically structor throws multiple tennis third place! to become a JG, one must com- checking the ocean condition balls into the water and JGs will JG program is not a walk in plete a 100-yard pool swim test prior to swimming so we know try to retrieve as many as pos- the park. It was physically ex- within the qualifying time and what to expect. We check for the sible. hausting at the end of the day, complete a seven-foot surface direction of the current, feel the There’s also Beach Flags, but I also had fun during the dive. ocean floor for any holes, drops, where pieces of cut up pipes four-week time. For my age group, which is and rocks, and scout for possible are stuck into the ground. The I learned a lot of things, and 9-11 year olds, the time needs rip currents. participating JGs are all lined now I am more confident in the to be under one minute and 50 We shuffle our feet as we up approximately 50 feet away ocean. If you’re interested in do- Photos courtesy of Hanna Shin seconds. I was so anxious before enter the water. Shuffling the from the flags. ing the program, please check I swam and was thrilled when feet scares away the stingrays The goal is to be able to grab out their website at fire.lacoun- the swim instructor clocked my that could be under the sand. one of the pieces. A person will ty.gov. time at 1:38! Once we’re done with the be eliminated each round be- And maybe I’ll see you The seven-foot surface dive bottom check, the swim drills cause there is one less pipe than there, because I will definitely wasn’t that bad. I was elated start. There’s the horseshoe the number of JGs playing. Last be back this summer!

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