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24 Pages Thursday, December 13, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Deck Your Halls: Contestant #1 First Ever ‘Hullabaloo’ Proves Successful
The first contestant to enter the 2018 Deck Your Halls home decorating contest is the Wolsefer family. The family now has the chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes from local businesses in two prize categories: Best Decked Out Hall and DIY/Originality. For more information or to sign your home up for this year’s contest, visit palipost.com. Santa meets with Hullabaloo attendees. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA simply as eight people determined Palisades Charter High School, Reporter to honor a 60-year tradition of Palisades Garden Café and others. Santa coming down the street on For Lou Kamer, who has And Then There Were Five here has never been a shortage his fire truck,” said Lisa Glantz, been leading various efforts to of community events in Pacif- one of the Palisadians responsible keep community values in a Remaining Palisades Village Tenants Eye 2019 Openings Tic Palisades during the holidays. for planning the event in just two fast-changing Palisades, including But when the Pacific Pali- weeks’ time. “A domino effect a fundraiser for Norris Hardware sades Chamber of Commerce an- happened, and eight became 80 employees who lost their jobs, it nounced its official Ho!Ho!Ho! and everyone showed up.” was an overwhelming show of Christmas event would be Glantz’s fellow organizer, support. changed to a “Christmas Stroll” Sarah Kamdar, was proud of the “I have never seen so many aimed at bringing more customers show of determination. people so willing to help,” he said. to Palisadian merchants, a vis- “It was nice to see our com- “Personally, it was a joy to see the it-from-Santa void was created. munity use the decision to cancel new babies and old neighbors, se- Scrambling to fill it, a group Ho!Ho!Ho! as a rally cry for what niors, teens, and kids—proof that of community-oriented minds we would like to see in our village, our community endures.” came together to bring back a rather than a chance to complain Kamer saw the Hullabaloo Christmas-themed event where about what is being lost,” she said. as a start to a healing process children could meet Santa for free Kamdar saw the event as a for those who thought “tradi- and adults could meet face-to-face “day to focus on what we cherish tions and character were gone,” with virtual friends they’ve inter- most in our small world, similar and as a chance to do something acted with on Nextdoor. minded people who can take ini- about their displeasure with other The 2018 Holiday Hullaba- tiative and lean on others to make events. loo became an instant success this things happen.” “The Hullabaloo will be back past Saturday, Dec. 8, as Palisadi- The event caught the attention next year,” said Kamer. “Along ans looking to start a new tradition of local organizations and busi- with other opportunities for the flocked to the Palisades Recre- nesses who donated their time and [Palisades] to come together and ation Center. effort to make it happen, including celebrate the heartfelt, passionate “Our Hohohullabaloo began the Los Angeles Fire Department, community in which we all live.”
located at Simon Meadow field Oh, Christmas Tree at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road, offers usiness is booming at the rector Jim Kirtley explained to the a selection of Noble, Nordman and YMCA of Palisades-Malibu Palisadian-Post. “We have a lot Wild Noble trees, ranging from ta- Btree lot. of beautiful trees of all different ble-top size to 14 feet tall. “It’s going really well, despite sizes.” “It’s a community staple,” the rain,” YMCA Executive Di- This year’s tree lot, which is Kirtley said of the tree lot tradi- tion. “It’s a fundraiser for us—one A look inside one of Faherty’s seven stores Photo courtesy of Faherty of the ways that allows us to do the programming that we do and help By SARAH SHMERLING ith few spaces left to fill in will be the eighth retail location the families that need it.” Editor-in-Chief the development, remain- for the brand and the second Kirtley said that the lot will re- Wing confirmed Palisades Village brick-and-mortar storefront in main open Monday through Friday tenants will wait until 2019 to the Los Angeles area—following from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and open their doors to Palisadians. the first West Coast store, which Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. un- “We don’t yet have exact opened in Malibu in 2016. til “supplies are gone,” which may dates, but Tocaya Organica, The latest location will “bor- be around Dec. 23. Brunello Cucinelli, City Na- row aesthetic cues from the other —SARAH SHMERLING tional Bank—as well as Veron- seven Faherty stores, including ica Beard and Faherty—are all vintage surfboards, layered tex- THIS WEEK iN slated to open in the first half of tiles, and a selection of unexpect- next year,” a representative from ed objects and art collected from Caruso shared with the Palisadi- worldly travels.” pali life an-Post. Faherty will also bring along Faherty, a clothing store with a newly launched content series, 10,000 Hours: items for men, women and chil- Sun Sessions, to the Palisades as Samuel Siskind is Putting dren launched by twin brothers part of its in-store programming. in 20 Hours Per Week to Alex and Mike Faherty, shared “Grounded in creativity, com- Reach Career Goals some details of the forthcoming munity and connection, Sun Ses- (Page 9) Palisades store. sions are invite-only experiences “Interior designers Ryan Law- with prominent musicians that son and Ninie Norris (founders include guided meditations and Mike and Alex Faherty’s mom) inspiring conversations around are teaming up once more to fur- Faherty company values like sus- nish Faherty’s new 1,336-square- tainability, mindfulness and com- foot Palisades outpost,” a press munity,” the press release stated. FOOD Review: release reported. “The store’s in- “Faherty is excited to bring the Bay Theatre by Cinépolis terior will carry through the white popular programming to their Luxury Cinemas brick that is seen throughout the new store and tap the communi- (Page 10) exterior of the old-fashioned vil- ty-minded Palisades neighbor- lage, white oak floors covered hood for inspirational guests.” with layered Swedish rungs, pa- The store is slated to open in goda beam slats and the brand’s mid-February of 2019 at 15225 iconic straw-thatched hut above Palisades Village Lane—located the cash register.” in between St. Frank and Chanel The Palisades Village shop Beauté. Ally and Mila Humby pick a tree. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Page 2 Palisadian-Post December 13, 2018 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Palisadian-Post Facebook, Twitter & Instagram The Palisadian-Post followed Pali High student Edward Sly, Out of the Past who travels over 100 miles a day to get to school. Sly takes 6 buses and two trains on a daily basis. January 21, 1988 John Cassese is on a crusade to make lilies out of wallflowers. He wants to get everyone 2¢ out on the dance floor to enjoy the great feeling that comes with living out the Fred As- 2¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth taire-Ginger Rogers fantasy. Got something to say? Call Below he is seen giving Mary and Ernie Schoop a dance lesson. (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.
Dogs I was bitten by a dog while walking down Via De La Paz last week. It was a small dog Karyn Newbill Helmig I am one of Sly’s teachers at Pali. Such a wonderful kid. I’m so on a leash that was obvious- proud of him and all of our students who travel to Pali for a quality ly too long to allow a pedes- education. Please consider donating to our Transportation Fund. trian to pass walking in the https://www.classy.org/campaign/pali-go-fund-leaving-no-student- behind/c192688 other direction. There was no warning. Many years ago, Mei Ling Moore I was also bitten. Very few Since Edward Sly is this committed, it would be great if he could find a host family to let him live with them during the school year. This owners keep their dogs on young man is going to be a future leader. a leach short enough to pre- vent unprovoked attacks. Of Robin Rivers King Pali has quite a few students that travel the distance during the week. course, the owner was apolo- He is very fortunate to make it home by 5pm. There are some kids that getic and said her dog never arrive home around 8pm. Nice to see someone have an opportunity to did anything like that before. publicly share their story. It is impossible to stay out of Edward Sly range of all the dogs in the Robin Rivers King I get home on average 645 not counting when i Palisades, especially at the stay after school for extra curricular activities. I really feel for all the students affected by them because i know some of them personally. Its recreation center. not about me its about the whole issue with school busing. Robin Rivers King Feelings Edward Sly I agree. My daughter attended Paul Revere middle school I have been struggling to put and Palisades and she had that brutal schedule for 6 years. She played on the girls basketball team. She would arrive at the last bus stop close into words the sadness I feel to 8pm. Game nights she would make it home between 10 and 10:30 about losing everything that pm. I applaud you all. She is now graduating from college and during made Pacific Palisades the her 4 years there, time management has never been an issue. Its tough now but it will help you at the next level for sure Do you know where a person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. best place to live and raise a family. But then I read Lori Jason Latshaw Wallace’s letter to the editor He’s a fantastic guy in the Nov. 29 edition of the Jody Briskin LETTERS TO THE EDITOR paper. I couldn’t have said it Just disgraceful that all schools aren’t equal. This amazing young man better. could go to school close to home if we had good schools everywhere. Shame on our system. The Plaque Edward Sly Consumerism For all those who were wondering I do not ride the school bus at all. My name is Bill Coleman, and I am a 13-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 223. There’s been a lot of commen- They have no buses that can possibly accommodate me. I feel like It has recently come to my attention that the “Steadfast” statue’s plaque, that explains its significance in tary in PP about the Caruso that the story between students affected by raised prices (which is the new Palisades Village, has been removed. the reason i don’t ride the school bus in the first place) and students I inquired at the concierge, and I was told that it was loose and being reinstalled. This was about a month- project since it opened. A ma- such as my self who live outside of busing zones that want to go get and-a-half ago, and since then it has still not been reinstalled and I doubt that it will be. jority of the comments I read a higher level of education but live very far away is being confused. I was talking to some local village goers, and they believed that there may have been some complaints express disappointment, for Although i do encourage you to donate to the pali page it will not help from Palisadians that the statue is too political. I believe the complaints are unwarranted, as the statue rep- students such as myself who live outside of busing areas. one reason or another. Given resents a sense of patriotism and love for our country, which is something that all political parities stand for Caruso’s track record in LA in some way, shape or form. Jo Gosa with previous developments, This young man is amazing! This is someone who wants an education. I believe that the Post should include a small article with photos, in order to raise this issue with Mr. I applaud his drive and determination. Caruso and the general public. did anyone really expect any- We’ll be reading great things about him years from now. Bill Coleman thing other than a shrine to Sarah Silvers consumerism for “Palisades Edward Sly I just love you oh so much. Seeing this brought tears to Village?” Some people favor my eyes. You are beyond Edward Parking this, others are dismayed. As Maddie Rayford I have a very different point of view on street parking from that in the Dec. 6 letters to the editor section. always. It’s amazing to see all the love and support for my son. My family is The streets are paid for and maintained by the taxpayers. Homeowners are supposed to provide adequate truly grateful. Thank u Palisadian Post parking for their use with a driveway and their garage. I see no reason why a homeowner should think that the street in front of his or her home is proprietary Sales Andy Willinger and to be used for that one homeowner. The street parking should be first come first served. Congrats to Rick Caruso See? This is a great story. Compare it to the one yesterday about the Whether it’s a visitor to your house, your neighbors’ house or a nearby commercial destination should who says “the sales being student who made the bulletproof whiskey cabinet. not matter, although it would be nice if everyone paid a fair share of taxes. produced out of this proper- Mervyn Hecht Joan George ty are the best in the country i think Bill and Melinda Gates would be honored to pay for all bus per square foot.” I hope he fees for all traveling students. Who is writing grants? How about Kobe Bryant who parks his car in red zone at Palisades Starbucks and the Deliveries doesn’t get tired of winning police person just asks for his autograph???? so much. The holiday season is here and that means criminals will begin their shopping ... on your front porch. Laure Scott Delivered packages on your front porch are too tempting for potential criminals to pass up. BRAVO!!!!!!! Help reduce crime, and make your neighborhood safer, by having deliveries held at the post office, UPS RIP store, FedEx, etc. I’m so sad to hear the news Catherine Telayah Gadsby Michael Moore Wow this is incredible Senior Lead Officer of Santa Monica Mountains’ P64 passing away after the Yondon Jigjidsuren Why not enroll in a nearby school? This highlights the inequality in Woolsey fire! Rest in peace, our Public education system. There’s also Palos Verdes High and Palos Palisadian-Post little guy. Verder Peninsula high both close to Long Beach. Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post Aaronn Castro 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com Holidays It’s sad that the leaders of Pali don’t care enough about this story to I am so, so, so over holiday make a difference Sarah Shmerling Gina Kernan music. When will it stop??? 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A time-honored Palisadian tradition, each year the Pacific Palisades Community Council doles out awards to 30, will be collecting new toys and books for children living in community members who have contributed to the Palisades. 2018 is no exception: These five individuals will be ¢ poverty through Dec. 16. Local drop-off locations include Tallu- given awards at this year’s sold-out Holiday Dinner & Awards Gala on Thursday, Dec. 13, at Gladstones. la’s, CVS, Regal Cleaners, Palisades-Malibu YMCA and Vittorio’s Ristorante. The toys, which Palisades Cares has requested for ages 4 to 18, will be donated to two organizations: One Voice-LA and Hap- Pride of the Palisades: Golden Sparkplugs: Dede py Trails for Kids. For more information, contact Marie Steckmest with Palisades Cares at [email protected]. —SARAH SHMERLING Arnie Wishnick Vlietstra & John Steadman By TRILBY BERESFORD Palisades Chamber of Commerce By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA involved with the St. Matthews Reporter for 25 years, Wishnick recent- Reporter Church. Via Mesa ly expanded his creative reach “Dede truly deserves the acific Palisades is home to and co-produced the uproarious ede Vlietstra has been a Pal- Golden Sparkplug honors for her many beloved icons and “Bark! The Musical” at Theatre isadian for 30 years. Con- service as guardian of the park- ‘What Lies Beneath’ at Pierson Playhouse Pfierce supporters of the commu- Palisades. Dstantly looking for new ways land and bluffs along Temescal Returning to Pierson Playhouse for the 20th year for a three- nity—but the name Arnie Wish- Over the years, Wishnick to contribute to her community, Canyon Road,” said the Pacific night performance is “What Lies Beneath,” a Christmas play nick rings a special bell. was the recipient of local acco- she has been a part of the Pacific Palisades Community Council written by Palisadian Pamela Sommer. The Lighthouse Church, a The last four decades have lades such as Sparkplug of the Palisades Task Force on Home- announcement, as she stands to school and church located in Santa Monica, of which Sommer has seen Wishnick, a Chicago native Year and Pacific Palisades Lions lessness. receive the award on Dec 13. been a teacher and a member, will perform the play. who settled in our humble neigh- Club Citizen of the Year. As part of the original team John Steadman will receive Performances run Dec. 19-21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For borhood in 1978, participate in He shared his life with Cathy that cleaned up 30 camps that a Golden Sparkplug Award for more information, call 310-528-7672. numerous organizations such Wishnick, a fellow activist, from lined both sides of Temescal “his ongoing, reliable and com- —SARAH SHMERLING as the Optimists Club, Village 1968 until her passing in 2006. Canyon, she has remained ac- mendable voluntary work to Green Committee, Teen Contest Wishnick retired in January, tive in overseeing that area and clean and maintain numerous Committee, Palisades PRIDE though remained a visibly friend- working with homeless individ- public areas of the community,” The Highlands and Palisades Americanism Pa- ly face at countless Palisadian uals to get them the help they according to the PPCC. Stead- rade Association. events. need, whether it be for mental man is a 50-year resident and He served as vice president This holiday season, the Pa- health or housing. well known throughout the Via Hiker Rescue of two former Pacific Palisades cific Palisades Community Coun- Vlietstra said she joined the Mesa/Bluffs neighborhood as A 34-year-old female mountain biker was rescued by the Los savings and loan associations. cil will award Wishnick with its PPTFH after being impressed “the guy who is always outside Angeles Fire Department on Sunday, Dec. 9, around 2:50 p.m. She For 12 years he reviewed movies Pride of the Palisades honors. with its thorough and effective working on his own and others’ suffered an injury on a trail near 2100 Palisades Court in The High- for the Palisadian-Post (and con- “His knowledge of, enthusi- process. gardens.” lands and was hoisted for transport to a hospital. tinued after that to contribute his asm for and commitment to the “I was very unaware of the Steadman regularly uses his City News Service contributed to this report. Oscar picks, declaring in 2017 Palisades are second to none,” number of encampments [in own tools to clean areas of the —SARAH SHMERLING “the best storytelling is always a PPCC said in a statement refer- Pacific Palisades],” she said in neighborhood that need care, winner”). encing Wishnick, their esteemed an interview with the Palisadi- cleaning out trash and dead or He also indulged the Post by honoree. an-Post. “I was really surprised overgrown shrubs, and stacks posing in a yoga position with “We are very proud to be- that we had so many people liv- fallen palm fronds to be picked Palisades Village Teresa Power in 2016—his first stow this special recognition ing in the hillsides, and I just up by the city. ever foray into yoga. upon Arnie this year.” thought it was great that people He recently built a tool shed Village Optic Offers Fire Victim Discount Having fulfilled the role of wanted to do something about it, and installed a new sign on the Those who have been affected by the recent wildfires will re- executive director of the Pacific but in a humane way and not just Village Green while maintaining ceive a 50 percent discount on prescription lenses at Village Op- to get rid of them.” the park at the end of Via de las tic’s Palisades Village Shop. The discount will be available through In the past, Vlietstra spent Olas. Monday, Dec. 31. Co-Citizens of the Year: five years with a prison min- “John is indeed an angel of The full-service optical boutique for high-end frames and lens- istry, volunteering her time to the extended Via Mesa/Bluffs es is located at 1052 Swarthmore Ave. For more information, call Jimmy Dunne and help prisoners at the Twin Tow- community and a worthy Golden 424-280-4498. —SARAH SHMERLING ers Correctional Facility in Los Sparkplug honoree,” PPCC said. Bob Harter Angeles. She is also actively By SARAH SHMERLING discussions with the City of Los El Medio Bluffs Editor-in-Chief Angeles, the Department of Rec- reation and Parks, and the Park Pali High Bus Campaign immy Dunne and Bob Harter Advisory Board. Readers who would like to donate to help offset bus fare costs Jhave been named Co-Citizens “Working closely with at Palisades Charter High School may do so through the Leaving of the Year—a 71-year tradition. American Legion Post 283, Jim- No Student Behind campaign—which is designed to help students “Their vision, inspired lead- my and Bob secured the Post’s afford the cost of bus transportation. ership and hard work in advo- commitment to donate up to “We have many students who are in danger of not being able to cating for the Veterans’ Gar- $400,000 as part of an $800,000 complete their high school career at PCHS because they are unable dens at the Palisades Recreation fund still growing,” PPCC stat- to afford the transportation cost,” the campaign page reported. Center for over four years has ed. As the Post went to print, more than half of the $50,000 goal been nothing short of amazing,” Now known as Veterans’ had been raised: $25,402. For more information or to donate, vis- PPCC wrote in a statement. Gardens, the project is slated to it classy.org/campaign/pali-go-fund-leaving-no-student-behind/ The two have been working break ground soon, with an esti- c192688. —SARAH SHMERLING together since early 2014 when mated date of completion sched- Dunne, an “active supporter of uled for mid-2019. all things Palisades for several “In the whole of it, I’m just Bob Harter Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer years,” first brought the idea of so honored and I just feel so Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: renovating the Upper Picnic area blessed to be part of the Pali- August 30, 1990 to the Pacific Palisades Park Ad- sades family,” Dunne, a 35-year visory Board. resident of the Palisades, told the After receiving a positive Post. “I think the beauty and the League Requires Free Employee response—including from Har- uniqueness of this community ter, a board member and former isn’t the homes or the ocean or Parking at Project Golden Sparkplug honoree— the mountains; I think the beauty The Pacific Palisades Civic League is requiring the devel- Dunne was asked to spearhead is in its people. That’s its heart the creation of an inviting new and its strength for me. oper of a commercial-retail project at 15455 Sunset Boulevard park, complete with an updated “I just feel very honored and to have its leasees provide free employee parking on the site. picnic area and bocce ball courts. privileged to be involved in ac- The project named Sunset Terrace is being developed by Harter then partnered with tivities that celebrate this fantas- Sun Pacific, a partnership. Dunne, attending meetings and tic place.”
CRIME REPORT ber 3 at 8 a.m. The suspect entered between 3:30 and 8 p.m. The sus- victim’s vehicle and took a bag pect forced open a door on vic- and documents. tim’s vehicle and took money. Burglary 100 Mabery, between De- 500 Los Liones, December 9 800 Toulon Dr, December 6 cember 6 at 10:30 p.m. and De- between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The between 9:12 a.m. and 7:19 p.m. cember 7 at 9 a.m. The suspect suspect pried open victim’s ve- The suspects (#1 male, 6’ 200 lb, entered victim’s vehicle and took hicle and took money and head- 20/30 years, #2 male 6’ 190 lb, a ring. phones. 20/30 years, #3 male 6’ 190 lb, 100 Mabery, December 6 at 20/30 years) entered victim’s prop- 11:50 p.m. The suspects (#1 male, Theft erty pushing surveillance cameras 5’8” 190 lb, 18/25, #2 male, 5’6” 700 Almar, November 30 be- out of position. The suspects at- 150/160 lb, 18/28 years) entered tween 5:13 and 5:14 p.m. The sus- tempted to smash a second-floor victim’s vehicle and took an iP- pect took a package from victim’s balcony window but were unable hone. front porch. to make entry before activating the Temescal Canyon/Sun- alarm system. The suspects fled set, December 8 between 7:30 Brandishing a Weapon without taking any property. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The suspect Marquez/Sunset, December smashed a window to enter vic- 6 at 8:40 a.m. A 28-year-old male Burglary/Theft from Vehicle tim’s vehicle and took a handbag was arrested for brandishing a 500 Las Casas, between No- and money. weapon after pointing a BB gun Jimmy Dunne Arnie Wishnick trying out yoga. vember 29 at 12 p.m. and Decem- 500 Los Liones, December 8 at victim. Page 4 Palisadian-Post December 13, 2018 Kehillat Israel Brings THU 10 a.m. Shop to Support GO Campaign. Napkins, tablecloths and placemats—all hand-sewn by disabled women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Little Market, 1010 Swarthmore Ave. 13 10 a.m. Tai Chi for all ages with Elliot Barden. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Motown to Pacific Palisades DEC Road. 10 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. 3:30 p.m. Extreme Gingerbread Houses. Teens and tweens ages 10 to 18 are invited to design the most original gingerbread houses in a friendly competition. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. 5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting. Also Saturdays at 12 p.m. vintagegrocers.com. Vintage Grocers, 15285 Sunset Blvd. 6:30 p.m. Holiday Dinner and Awards Gala. Hosted by the Pacific Palisades Community Council. pacpalicc.org. Gladstones, 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy. FRI 14 9:45 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Seated yoga and breathwork. $15 DEC suggested donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. SAT 11 a.m. Holiday Tasting. Turkey, gravy and gluten-free stuffing. vintagegrocers.com.Vintage 15 Grocers, 15285 Sunset Blvd. DEC 11:30 a.m. Holiday Wreath Workshop. Hosted by Rolling Green Home + Garden. Vince, 1026 Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Swarthmore Ave. 2 p.m. “Food on the Move in the American West.” Presented by the Culinary Historians of Southern California, with guest speaker Richard Foss. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. SUN 16 11 a.m. Holiday Tasting. Turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce. vintagegrocers.com. Vintage Grocers, 15285 Sunset Blvd. DEC 12 p.m. Cars & Crafts presented by Porsche. Palisades Village, 15225 Palisades Village Lane.
MON 10:30 a.m. “Sharing Your Personal History: Holiday Memories.” Hosted by the Palisades 17 Alliance for Seniors, with guest speaker Dana Stevens. Attendees are invited to stay for lunch. 424- DEC 260-6167. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. TUES 8:30 a.m. Community Yoga Class with Alison Burmeister. $15. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA who have been working overtime tion through the universal language 18 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi for seniors with Elliot Barden. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Reporter on community events—a menorah of music is unique to our Kehillat DEC Road. was lit in front of a crowd of more Israel congregation,” said Cantor 6 p.m. Mysterious Book Club meets and discusses “Started Early, Took My Dog” by Kate Atkinson. he undeniable sound of Mo- than 400 attendees, celebrating the Chayim Frenkel, who produces the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. Ttown and the centuries-old sixth night of Hanukkah. yearly musical events, including WED traditions of Jewish holidays came Music was provided by Dr. last year’s Beatles-themed Shab- together on Friday, Dec. 7, at Ke- Dee and members of the BYTHAX bat. 19 8 p.m. “What Lies Beneath.” A play written by Palisadian Pamela Sommer, performed by the hillat Israel’s Motown Hanukkah Gospel Ensemble, Cantors Shira While next year’s theme is Lighthouse Church. Also December 20 and 21. $10. 310-528-7672. Pierson Playhouse, 941 DEC Shabbat. Fox and Sarah Fortman, and Chris still to be determined, Kaye said Temescal Canyon Road. The sound of musical classics Hardin and his Motown band. she feels the event was successful THUR like Marvin Gaye’s “How Sweet “Motown may have had peo- in accomplishing its overall goal 3:30 p.m. Brettso’s Holiday Magic Show. Holiday stories come to life through magic, balloons, it is to Be loved By You” and the ple ‘dancing in the streets,’ but KI of unity. 20 balloon puppets and storytelling—suggested for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Palisades Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” kept had people ‘dancing in the pews,’” “The event brought the com- DEC Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. the glow stick-wielding crowd said Rachel Kaye, communications munity together, and, furthermore, dancing as a live band delivered and marketing manager for KI. finding ways in which our Jewish WANT TO MAKE An Announcement? — the Jewish renditions. “The ability to have the secular traditions can provide meaning and Post your events at palipost.com/submit-your-event. With the help of Co-Honorary and the sacred unite to create joy joy to our community is essential Mayors Janice and Billy Crystal— and celebration for the congrega- to our mission,” she said.
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Palisades junior Parsa Pourmoula g(left) grapples with Carson’s Darien Banuelos in their match at 132 Palisades sophomore Eric Smith-Williams (top) on his way to pinning Van Nuys’ Arman Badikyan in the pounds. Pourmoula prevailed 3-2 in overtime, helping the Dolphins to a 45-36 victory. Photo: Steve Galluzzo second period of their match at 145 pounds during last Thursday’s tri-meet. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Mastery on the Mat Pali High Wrestling Team Dominates Inaugural Forrest Whitaker Invitational with Victories over Carson and Van Nuys By STEVE GALLUZZO 2-0, some got their first wins, I saw good it, but other than that I’m pretty pleased.” Brentwood. “I’ve improved a lot through Palisades’ only senior, Luke Hansen, Sports Editor cradle counters, good stand-up escapes Palisades dug out of an early 18-6 cardio, lifting weights and practicing my needed only 19 seconds to pin Carson’s and everyone contributed,” said Lawlor, hole to beat Carson 45-36 and leading the technique. I’m calmer and more confident Joel Martinez and added a first-round fall t may have been flat on the mat five who was hired in July to bring stability to comeback was junior Parsa Pourmoula, in my shooting. We lost a lot of seniors so against Van Nuys. months ago, but the Palisades High a program in turmoil after the dismissal who got a takedown in overtime to defeat I want to be a role model for the younger Eric Smith-Williams stormed to early Iwrestling program is bouncing back un- of Steve Cifonelli in the spring of 2017 the Colts’ Darien Banuelos at 132 pounds. guys and help them as much as I can.” leads in both of his matches before ending der new head coach Mike Lawlor, as it and the firing of Aldo Juliano in March. “I wrestled at 106 as a freshman and Pourmoula pinned Van Nuys’ Andre them with second-period pins. Junior Er- showed with a pair of impressive victo- “Today showed how important pins are, I got sixth in City at 120 last year, so this Darancens in the first period to give his inn Jackson got a fall against Carson and ries last Thursday at the inaugural For- especially when you have to forfeit a few year I’m going for first at 126 or 132,” team a commanding 21-0 lead in the sec- won his second match by forfeit at 152 est Whitaker Invitational in Van Nuys. weights. When you get a guy on his back said Pourmoula, who moved to the USA ond match and Palisades went on to out- and Braeden Harris went 2-0 at 170. “It’s a good start—some kids went you’ve got to keep him there and finish from Iran in seventh grade and lives in score the host Wolves, 45-24. (See Pali Wrestling, Page 6)
Palisades Flag Footballers Make Region Finals he Palisades Recreation Center’s Minor Division flag football all- star team advanced to the Valley-Shoreline Region championship Tgame last Saturday morning at Sepulveda Basin Recreation Center— the furthest any Palisades team has gone in four years. Coached by Jim Dreher and Basil Iwanyk, the local squad consisted of quarterbacks Dylan Iwanyk and Jack Thomas, defensive backs Luke Jacobs, Dash Dreher, Xavier Burkett and Hayden Prince, touchdown leaders Jackson Kaufman and Curran Pendergast and linemen Jack Ka- plan, JJ Ward, Max Meier and Charlie Kline. Palisades beat Van Nuys 29-0 and Northridge 18-0 in pool play, then beat Sunland and Balboa before falling to Barrington, 28-6, in the final.
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Above: Kyle Cedric Santelices (right) wrestles Noah DeGuzman of Carson. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Upper left: Richard Rosen (top) decisions Lance Matt Trinidad of Van Nuys. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Far left: Ari Blloshmi pinned Pe- dro Avila of Van Nuys in the third period. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Left: Freshman Benjamin Friz- zel won at 106. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Right: Luke Hansen has his arm raised after pinning Carson’s Joel Martinez. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Pali Wrestling 17 (losing to a state qualifier) and Rosen won the 106-pound A member of The Jane’s Elite Racing, Gwen competed in (Continued from Page 5) was runner-up the next week at division at the Turkey Duals and the 2018 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships “I met [former Pali High the King of the City Tournament. took fourth at 113 at King of the on a chilly Saturday in Spokane, Washington, and placed 18th wrestler Erik Miranda] at a foot- Three freshman were in last City. Blloshmi was second at 120 in her age group (21st overall) to help her Santa Monica-based ball game my freshman year and Thursday’s starting lineups: Ben- at the Turkey Duals and first place team capture the title in the 40s age division. The 43-year-old he encouraged me to try out,” jamin Frizzell and Richard Ros- at King of the City. from the Alphabet Streets ran the tough 6K course at Plan- said Smith-Williams, who lives en, who alternated at 106 and “At Revere I was much more tes Ferry Sports Complex in 24:09. Gwen finished two spots in South Central LA and placed 113, and Ari Blloshmi, who won defensive,” said Blloshmi, who and 12 seconds ahead of Janes teammate Tania Fischer, the third at regionals and seventh in twice at 120. Along with fellow resides in West LA said. “Being at top female in the sixth annual Palisades Funding Turkey Trot 5K the 126-pound division at City ninth-graders John Berrellez and Pali has made me more offensive on Thanksgiving morning. An assistant coach for the Palisades finals last winter. “It was the se- Charlie Addis, they learned the and that has definitely helped.” High cross country and track teams, Gwen clocked a person- niors who motivated me so when sport under coach Adam Hunter at Justin Martinez clinched the al-best time of two hours, 54 minutes to win the female masters they graduated I was questioning Paul Revere Middle School. win against Carson with a pin division and place fifth at the Phoenix Marathon in February af- whether to come back. I have a “It’s a lot more difficult here, at 220. Rounding out the roster ter intense training under Coach Blue Benadum. Her twin boys better stance and I’m able to con- the coach pushes us much harder,” were Miles Demko (126), Shahin attend Palisades Elementary. She was 11th overall in the Turkey centrate and conserve energy. Frizzell said. “At Revere we prac- Maghoui (152), Kenneth Mackey Trot 5K last year and ninth this year. Gwen joined The Janes in Smith-Williams went 3-1 with ticed twice a week. This is every- (182), Cesar Franco (195), Jon- April 2017. To nominate your favorite Palisadian for Athlete of three pins to take second place at day for two and a half hours and athan Zecena (220) and Balbino Junior Kenneth Mackey wrestles the Week, email [email protected]. 145 at the Turkey Duals on Nov. we work on different moves.” Castro (285). at 182 pounds. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Luke Jacobs (left) of the Lakers drives around Luke Gabriel Williams (left) dekes Carter Kessman of the Ella Shuman of the Wolverines fires the winning Hayden McKay (middle) of the 76ers squeezes be- Davidson of the Kings in a Co-Ed Minor Division Yellow Jackets in the Hurricanes’ win in the Co-Ed shot in overtime in the Girls’ Bantam Division final tween two Bulls players in a Co-Ed Major Division semifinal game Saturday. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Bantam Division final. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer versus the Cornhuskers. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer semifinal game Saturday. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Championship Day at Rec Center
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Senior Sammy Stahl Photo: Steve Galluzzo Pali High Water Polo Hosts First Tourney Jordan Darrow dribbles into the penalty area in the second half of Palisades’ 3-1 intersectional loss to ff to its best start in six years, crosstown rival Santa Monica on Monday afternoon at Stadium by the Sea. Photo: Steve Galluzzo the Palisades High girls wa- Oter polo team hosts the first Dol- phin Invitational this weekend at Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center. The Dolphins (8-0) open their Battle of the Beach tournament Friday at 3:45 p.m. against Marymount, which Pali- Pali High Girls Soccer Dealt First Loss by Crosstown Rival Santa Monica sades beat 8-3 in the semifinals of the Burbank Tournament on Dec. By STEVE GALLUZZO Sierra Merrille slipped behind the defense to 1. Palisades plays Thousand Oaks Sports Editor give Santa Monica a 2-1 advantage in the 56th min- at 6:10 Friday and Malibu at 1:45 Palisades’ Evan Phillips scores a layup in Monday’s St. John Bosco ute, forcing Palisades to adopt a more aggressive p.m. Saturday. The two teams with Tournament pool play game against Long Beach Poly. The Dolphins he Palisades High girls soccer team was riding approach for the remainder of the contest. Palisades the best records in the round robin lost 80-41. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Thigh entering Monday afternoon’s annual Battle missed several quality chances in close and with the format meet for the championship of the Beach against crosstown rival Santa Monica. Dolphins pressing for the equalizer Santa Monica’s Saturday at 3 p.m. Pali High Boys Basketball Loses to Poly in The Dolphins had outscored their first five opponents London Wilkes netted an insurance goal moments Palisades won 13 games in a 39-0 and were eager to win back bragging rights and before the final whistle. row in 2012-13 before suffering First Round of St. John Bosco Tournament the trophy in an intersectional duel that has proven to Former Pali High coach Luis Inga and Santa its only loss to Eagle Rock in the laying tough competition is something that Palisades High boys head be an early-season measuring stick. Monica coach Jimmy Chapman started the game in City finals, but that year the Dol- basketball coach Donzell Hayes believes will pay dividends come After a sluggish start Palisades struck first when 2013-14 and when current coach Christian Chambers phins had several close calls along Pplayoff time, so he scheduled several quality tournaments. The first was Sadie Holt half-volleyed a pass from Jordan Darrow took over the program the next year he kept the Vi- the way. So far this season the the Rose City Classic at Maranatha, where the Dolphins went 1-3. On past Santa Monica goalkeeper Cassidy Van Cott in kings on the slate. Santa Monica holds a 3-2-1 edge. Dolphins have been unstoppable, Monday, Palisades opened the St. John Bosco Tournament in Bellflower the 36th minute. However, Sierra Merrille answered Palisades blanked all three of its Western League outscoring the opposition 122-29. with an 80-41 loss to Long Beach Poly. less than a minute later and the visiting Vikings add- opponents last week. Frankie Van Norden and Ash- Their closest game was 9-7 ver- Graham Alphson led the Dolphins with 11 points, Evan Phillips had ed two second-half goals to prevail 3-1. ley Sloan each scored twice in a 7-0 shutout of Uni- sus Lake Elsinore Lakeside in the seven, Charlie Moore and Nick Kerkorian each had four, Ariya Vahdani “A lot of us know each other from club season versity, Dylan Tzung netted four goals in a 10-0 win Burbank Tournament final. They had three and Justin Haynes, Will Janney, Sheldon Zanders, Dylan Grif- so it’s an interesting dynamic,” said Holt, who plays at Venice and Van Norden had four goals and Tzung have won their first three Western fin, Adel Dibaei and Bowdoin Brazell each added a basket. for Santa Monica United. “At the beginning we were added three in a 12-0 rout of Fairfax. League games by an average of 19 Palisades opened Western League action last Wednesday with a 72- super nervous but we settled down. On the goal it Palisades (5-1) is back in action Jan. 3 when it goals. 56 road victory versus Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, but two was a touch and a shot. The last couple of minutes we travels to Woodland Hills to play El Camino Real in Palisades resumes league play nights later the Dolphins suffered a 77-31 league setback at Fairfax. They played with five forwards trying to tie it.” a rematch of last year’s City Division I final. Jan. 7 at home against San Pedro. resume league play January 7 against Hamilton. Pali High Girls Basketball Opens Western League with Home Wins hat a difference a year makes. Last winter, Pali- Wsades High’s girls basketball team lost to Fairfax by 44 and 40 points in the teams’ two Western League meetings. The Lions went on to win their second consecutive City Open Division title. 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By SARAH SHMERLING able, and how she coaches children when they’re At this point Samuel added more classes to his fifth-grade year. Editor-in-Chief young.” already busy music schedule, studying alongside They just approached the one-year mark of “We all believed that we were performing in vocal coach Dr. Pamela Blackstone and private beginning homeschooling, and Samuel said that amuel Siskind’s resume includes musical front of three million people when we were like lessons with Professor Ian Krouse. everything is going well. theater, feature film, vocalist, television/web 5—it was really funny,” Samuel shared with a “Samuel completed his first three-part choral “He really loves it now,” Moira shared. commercial and short film credits. laugh. piece last June,” Moira said. “And he just complet- When the Post asked Samuel if he gets ner- SHe played a lead role in “Newsies” at Morgan Moira explained that at this age, Samuel ed a modern waltz, which he will also present, and vous before shows, the response was a calm and Wixson Theatre, took on a supporting role in fea- would come home from school and complain that he’s beginning to orchestrate.” certain “no.” ture film “Uncanny,” and has been a soloist at Lin- he wasn’t getting enough music in school. So now, at the age of 12, Samuel can add com- “That’s when I knew that this was the real coln Center and Royce Hall. “At my old school, everyone would just talk in poser to his resume. deal,” Moira shared. “We’ve sang at The Vatican, Lincoln Center, music class and ignore the teachers—we weren’t If that wasn’t keeping him busy enough, Sam- “The LA Opera was in front of 3,000 people,” Carnegie Hall,” Samuel listed. even learning notation or anything,” Samuel said. uel figured out that he also liked acting. Sam added. Oh, and he just turned 12 years old. Around this time, Samuel signed up for an au- “We noticed I liked acting and then I was in ‘A “I was about to fall apart that morning, my Samuel, who identifies as a pianist, singer, dition with the National Children’s Chorus. After a Chorus Line,’” he explained. He then landed roles heart was beating,” Moira continued. composer and actor, has trained and performed long wait, Samuel began singing. in short films, followed by his first feature film. “I calmed her down,” Sam said. at Palisadian institutions since he was 6 years old “We literally waited nine months for him to Moira explained that one of the hardest parts “One thing I’ll say as a mom is the path is un- when he started to study with Jy Gronner, founder start singing in the choir and once he did, he very of supporting Samuel’s journey is knowing what’s charted when you’re supporting somebody’s cre- of Palisades Music School—which offers the Sim- soon after enrolled in private voice, and then with- next for his ever-changing path. ativity unfolding, so for me, I’ve really appreci- ply Music method. in six months, [the instructor] said you should au- “It’s just so hard to know in arts education,” ated all of the teachers who have supported him,” “When I opened a new school in LA, Samuel dition for the opera and it was just amazing that he she shared. “Samuel does not have an agent, we’re Moira shared. “I’m learning how genuine so many was one of my first students,” Gronner explained. got the top youth principal role in ‘Noah’s Flood,’” doing all of this on our own just for the love of it. of the artists are and just learning to appreciate the “I, along with his family and growing audiences, Moira shared. He was in fourth grade when he got the opera role, path of anyone who has succeeded in any of these have all been rewarded in witnessing the remark- Moira explained that once Samuel performed he had to miss a lot of school—they weren’t that areas because it isn’t easy.” able results and the more long-term influence of with the LA Opera, he really got the bug for pro- happy about it.” the program on his playing, reading and ability to fessional level performance. To pursue his career—which requires about 20 Samuel’s upcoming performances include as immediately sit in, participate and thrive in any “If we hadn’t found the choir, I don’t know if hours per week of instruction and rehearsals—the part of the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club Home musical situation.” we would have recognized the level that he was family decided to make the “very painful deci- Tour on Jan. 20, as well as Celestial Voices at Bel “Jy was putting up signs on Swarthmore capable of going to,” Moira said. sion” to leave school in the beginning of Samuel’s Air Presbyterian Church on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunset, I saw her and thought, ‘Sam likes to play piano, he just hasn’t found the right teacher yet, let’s give this a try,’” Samuel’s father, Steve, shared with the Palisadian-Post. “She was really nice, we went up and talked to her when she was right outside Pearl Dragon.” Samuel’s mother, Moira, explained that he was a kindergartener at Westside Waldorf School at the time. “He’s been in music classes since he was 6 months old and he did Music Rhapsody … it’s a wonderful program for toddlers and infants,” Moira explained. “He’s always been musical and rhythmic.” At Palisades Music School, Samuel started with the Play-a-Story curriculum, which includes having children draw pictures of music and act out their feelings and do improv. Palisadians may recognize Samuel from his regular gig playing with Gronner and the school at the Pacific Palisades Farmers Market starting at the age of 8. The farmers market was Samuel’s first paid musical gig. “Samuel is really an improvisational pianist,” Moira explained. “Aside from Play-a-Story, the most valuable thing that we’ve received from Jy is that he learned to perform in front of big audi- ences through her recitals. 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By SARAH SHMERLING mid-size SUV will offer seating gy, safety, roominess and efficien- Editor-in-Chief for up to eight and features tech- cy, all packaged in cutting-edge nology designed for family road design,” said Mike O’Brien, vice Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins Photo courtesy of Disney any new vehicles made their trips, including a 10-inch navi- president of product, corporate first appearance at the 2018 gation display, wireless charging, and digital planning, Hyundai By TRILBY BERESFORD loved characters again. The lovely Dick Van Dyke, MLos Angeles Auto Show, includ- seven USB outlets and 16 cup Motor America. “This new Hyun- Reporter Rob Marshall, whose last a Malibu neighbor who is now ing the 2020 Jeep Gladiator and holders. dai SUV is the ultimate family project was the adventure “Into 92 but sprightly as ever, returns the Mercedez-Bens AMG GT— “The new 2020 Hyundai Pal- vehicle for practical, comfortable ew cinematic sequels are the Woods” in 2014, directs as Mr. Dawes Jr. but just one had a nod to Pacific isade clearly evokes design imag- daily use and memory-making made over 50 years after the “Mary Poppins Returns.” (He Meryl Streep rounds out the Palisades: the 2020 Hyundai Pal- ery worthy of Hyundai’s flagship road trips whenever the appeal of Foriginal, however the produc- also directed the fourth “Pirates cast along with Angela Lans- isade. SUV, with new levels of all-road, the open road should beckon.” ers behind “Mary Poppins Re- of the Caribbean,” but we must bury, Emily Mortimer, Colin Named for the Palisades, the all-weather capability, technolo- Leather-equipped models of- turns,” which lands in the Bay not hold that against him.) Firth, Lin-Manuel Miranda and fer quilted Nappa leather, while Theatre by Cinépolis Luxury The screenplay is from Da- Julie Walters. the instrument panel has smooth Cinemas on Dec. 19, just knew vid Magee, scribe of “Life of Speaking to comedian Ellen PRE-REGISTER NOW woodgrain trim in a wraparound that audiences were craving Pi” and “Finding Neverland.” DeGeneres about his part, Mi- KIDS’ WINTER-BREAK CAMP interior design—creating a spa- more. Taking on the historic role randa said, “There’s one scene cious and comfortable ambiance. Based on the book series by of Mary Poppins is Emily Blunt, in the movie where I light a Upping the safety game, the P.L. Travers, an Australian born who surely won over every other lamp, ride a bike, steal an apple Palisade also offers a Blind View British writer, the adored 1964 actress in Hollywood. Recalling from a cart, throw it to an or- Monitor that works alongside the classic was directed by Robert her reaction to the phone call by phan child, all while singing in standard Blind Spot Collision Stevenson and starred Julie An- Marshall, Blunt told ABC News, a Cockney accent. That moment 36 Avoidance Assist. The Heads-Up drews in the title role that made “I just felt my hair sort of blow- is the hardest 10 seconds of my Display feature projects a virtual her an internationally acclaimed back with a combination of pan- life.” image onto the windshield, help- performer. ic and joy.” Experiencing “Mary Pop- ing drivers keep their eyes on the The film one five Acad- She went on to describe her pins Returns” is perhaps the best road. emy Awards and maintained character as “completely ec- way to welcome the holiday sea- The Palisade will replace popularity in the decades that centric and batty and funny and son, so, please, take friends and Hyundai’s Veracruz, which has followed, finally bringing us to so rude,” quite different, Blunt family and enjoy this reimag- been out of production since 2018, when we are given per- recognized, from the books and ined version of our favorite um- 2015, and will be available in the mission to experience the be- original film. brella-wielding nanny dearest. U.S. beginning summer 2019.
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A sample of works that will be featured in Lawton ’s latest book, “Event Horizon.” Photos courtesy of Eric Lawton Where Perception and Reality Collide: The Photography of Eric Lawton
By MICHAEL AUSHENKER on film. By 2000, when “Soul of photography career that one has to person within harbors one’s body Contributing Writer Flame” was released, he still shot be absolutely ruthless in my pro- and soul the torch of thousands of on film but converted his files to cess,” he said. years of the ancestors who preced- imply put, there’s more than digital. Lawton, a longtime resident ed them inside them. meets the eye in the artistic It was in the mid-2000s when of Pacific Palisades with wife Gail The book’s cover photo—a Sphotography of Palisadian Eric cameras reached a sophistication Schenbaum—who was honored wall in China, a blur in the center, Lawton. where they could exceed film, he last month at the Palisades-found- a disembodied foot—has won a “I’m interested in images that said. ed nonprofit griefHaven’s annual number of awards and is currently reveal more than is readily appar- “It was a brand new educa- Heart-to-Heart gala—said he has in a museum collection. ent,” the photographer told the tion,” he said, “almost like going shot images all over his communi- Conde Naste had sent Lawton Palisadian-Post. “I’m interested to law school,” as he adapted to ty, from Santa Monica Mountains’ to Suzhou, where he set up his tri- in an image that can tell me so such programs as Adobe Light- trails to the Village. pod and began capturing life un- much more than what appears to room and Photoshop. “I can see a geometric form folding before him. be.” But he said he embraces the anywhere,” he said. “Masterpiec- “That picture itself is more Lawton’s latest book, “Event progress in his field. es exist all around us, waiting for than 300 people,” he said. “I call Horizon,” culls atmospheric, qua- “It’s like three-dimensional someone to find them.” it ‘Passing Show Time’ because si-abstracted imagery from his chess,” Lawton said. “It gives me “Event Horizon” draws in- time is like a flow or a river. Time global travels across three de- so many more choices than in the tellectual inspiration from Albert is both timeless and current. Ein- cades. It was during those trips, darkroom. It gives me so much Einstein’s theory of relativity as stein tells us that time is a contin- Lawton learned, that “there are so more control of the image.” well as the writings of Stephen uum and it’s not linear, it can be many ways to perceive and cope Besides, he said, the tools may Hawking. warped and turned unto itself.” with reality in all of its myriad be more sophisticated, but mas- “I look at the title as a meta- “To me,” he continued, “that forms.” saging images is not a new thing. phor,” he said regarding the black photograph evokes that idea. What Technically, Lawton adapt- “The idea of cheating is a hole boundary, a one-way cross- we’re looking at may be hard to ed across the digital divide, de- cynical argument—even Ansel ing that scientists say is a transfor- understand from a literal perspec- marcated circa 1993, after which Adams, he cheated all the time,” mational connector between one tive, but we’re literally looking a series of events on his horizon he said. “Burning and dodging [in reality and another. at hundreds of souls passing by. forced him to change his process, the darkroom] is a form of manip- “So I think of the photo as an That’s the kind of image that real- including Kodak’s decision to ulation; changing a lens is manip- event horizon; a conduit between ly inspires me.” cease developing film and, as his ulation.” one reality and another,” he said. camera-maker of choice, Nikon, The most difficult part of put- The seed for this specific The artist will be exhibiting was late to go digital, trading in ting “Event Horizon” together, he book accelerated during a trip to images from his book at Exhibi- his longtime preferred equipment said, was the reductive process of Greece, sitting at the edge of the tion House of Lucie, 777 W. Ala- for a Canon digital circa 2008. narrowing down his thousands of palace of Agamemnon, pondering meda St., Los Angeles on Jan. 19. One of his earlier collections, photographs to only 25 images. the unbroken chain of generation- Visit ericlawtonphotography.com “Soul of the World,” was shot “I learned very early on in my al existence; the idea that each for details. 16<:7,=+16/ 8741;0-:Ja nected In yoUR coM )OMV\TM\ZMI\UMV\\PI\][M[NZIK\QWVITTI[MZ\MKPVWTWOa ay con MUnIty! St \WILLZM[[IVLXZM^MV\\PMMIZTa[QOV[WNIOQVO[SQV follow the Post on: Facebook: palisadian.post ⚫)KVM;KIZ[⚫;SQV:MR]^MVI\QWV*ZQOP\MVQVO ⚫?ZQVSTM8WZM:ML]K\QWV
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FICTITIOUS under the ficticious name or names listed above: lished at least once each week for four succes- No. 2018284019 11/2018 sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (Signed) Archie Ogani, the petition in the following newspaper of general STATEMENT Archie Ogani circulation, printed in this county: The following persons are doing business as: CEO PALISADIAN-POST. LIMITED EDITION LOS ANGELES; 707 HANLEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Dated: November 7, 2018 AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 Los Angeles County on Novemver 28, 2018. SHERRI R. CARTER LIMITED EDITION LA; 707 HANLEY AVENUE, NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATE- Executive Officer/Clerk LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018 IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY Cecelia Karz; 707 HANLEY AVENUE, Shabbat Shalom! LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Palisadian-Post This business is conducted by an Individual. STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA Candle lighting Friday 12/14/18 4:28pm The registrant commemnced to transact DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Case No. 18PSCP00052 business under the ficticious name or names listed authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under fed- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR above: 11/2018 CHANGE OF NAME (Signed) Cecelia Karz, eral, state or common law (see Section 14400 et seq, Business and Professions Code). TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Cecelia Karz Martin Andrew Valdez filed a petition with this court Owner December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018 for a decree changing name as follows: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Present Name: Martin Andrew Valdez Los Angeles County on November 9, 2018. Palisadian-Post Proposed Name: Martin Andrew Silveroux NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATE- SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Case No. 18SMCP00058 in this matter appear before this court at the hearing IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti- CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CHANGE OF NAME tion for change of name should not be granted. Any STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: person objecting to the name change described DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself Cristina Louise Costa filed a petition with this court above must file a written objection that includes authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business for a decree changing name as follows: the reasons for the objection at least two court name in violation of the rights of another under fed- Present Name: Cristina Louise Costa days before the matter is scheduled to be heard eral, state or common law (see Section 14400 et Proposed Name: Cristina Louise Shay-Onye and must appear at the hearing to show cause seq, Business and Professions Code). THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested why the petition should not be granted. If no written November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2018 in this matter appear before this court at the hearing objection is timely filed, the court may grant the indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti- petition without a hearing. tion for change of name should not be granted. Any NOTICE OF HEARING person objecting to the name change described Date: February 1, 2019, 8:30 a.m. The address FICTITIOUS of the court is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, No. 2018297032 above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court CA 91765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- STATEMENT days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause lished at least once each week for four succes- The following persons are doing business as: why the petition should not be granted. If no written sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on LASTIng FOUNDATION;16951 DULCE YNEZ LN, objection is timely filed, the court may grant the the petition in the following newspaper of general PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272 petition without a hearing. circulation, printed in this county: OGANI LLC;16951 DULCE YNEZ LN, PACIFIC NOTICE OF HEARING PALISADIAN-POST. PALISADES, CA 90272 Date: January 11, 2019, 8:30 a.m. The address Dated: November 27, 2018 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability of the court is 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, SHERRI R. CARTER Company. CA 90401 Executive Officer/Clerk The registrant commemnced to transact business A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- December 13, 20, 27, 2018 and January 3, 2019 December 13, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 15
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By AUDREY YAEL SMITH Junior Reporter
y favorite 2018 memory was when I found out I won the Canyon Charter Olympics Day T-shirt Mdesign contest. In my final year at Canyon, on Olym- pics Day, I was so proud to see the entire school wear- ing a T-shirt I designed for one of our school’s two big- gest fundraisers. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to run for 10 min- utes, as we do every year, because the air was smoky from the Woolsey fire. However, figure skater Michelle Kwan came to our school to talk about how hard she worked to achieve her dream to compete in the winter Olympics. Hearing her speak was incredibly inspiring!
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missions due, document prepara- from the date of closing, notary funds must be received and in tion fee for the deed, city transfer fees, charges for recording doc- what form, and they will make What Is Escrow and What Is Its Function? tax, county documentary transfer uments, and any other costs that every effort to distribute closing tax, all loans in the seller’s name, may have been agreed to be- funds to the seller as quickly as By MICHAEL EDLEN their role is to be unbiased and sible to ensure that all title and interest and any prepayment fees tween buyer and seller, and cus- possible. Depending on when Special to the Palisadian-Post neutral parties performing their lender requirements have been due to lenders, any delinquent tomary escrow fees. the county recorder has pro- functions with no favoritism to met in order to complete the taxes, tax liens or judgments The escrow holder also fa- cessed the file on the closing day, eople often do not realize buyer or seller. transaction. against the seller, prorated taxes cilitates the payoff part of the disbursal to the seller may be de- the importance of the pro- Their fees are generally sim- They also will instruct the due as of date of transfer, notary closing process, wherein the title layed to the next business day. Pcess of “escrow” when buying ilar, though depending on the title company to record all nec- fees, homeowner’s transfer fee company receives all of the buy- or selling a home. It is a concept price range of the property be- essary documents at the county if applicable, and if any invoic- er’s funds and disburses funds as Michael Edlen has partici- that many people are not famil- ing transferred, the rate may be recorder’s office, disburse funds es submitted and approved for due to lenders. This part of the pated in 1,500 escrows, and his iar with, especially if they have somewhat reduced. as authorized by instructions payment regarding preparation closing process includes a lot of team coordinates all of them never bought or sold real estate The escrow holder is respon- from both parties, and prepare expenses for the sale. details that the buyer and seller in-house. He is available for in one of the 32 states that use an sible for obtaining all required final statements for the parties The buyer generally pays are not directly involved in but counseling about the escrow or escrow process. forms and information to com- accounting for the receipt and for any new loan charges, inter- are essential and must be com- any other aspect of the sale or Most of the states along the ply with their instructions, and disposition of all funds deposit- est on the new loan for the first pleted accurately and timely. purchase process, and may be East Coast are not escrow states, to then deliver all items to the ed in escrow. month, homeowner’s fire insur- The escrow holder will ad- reached at 310-230-7373 or mi- and property sales there are proper parties upon the comple- In non-escrow states, the ance premium, prorated taxes vise the parties regarding when [email protected]. done through attorneys and title tion or closing of escrow. Ex- closing process typically occurs companies. Often buyers who amples of the most typical type in an attorney or title officer con- are relocating to California find of information include title in- ference room, with both parties it confusing when they are told surance policies, fire and other and their attorneys and real es- that hardly any transaction here possible insurance policies, tax tate agent representatives pres- Pacific Palisades Home Sales is done by an attorney. statements, loan documents, and ent while all of the documents This article is not intended requests for payment for various are signed and title is then con- to encompass every single action services that are to be paid out of veyed. 2018 vs. 2017 that the escrow holder does or escrow funds. In California, the closing can does not do, but it is to give a ba- It is important for all parties be done without any such meet- Brought to you by Michael Edlen sic understanding of the process to know that the escrow holder ing at all. In fact, many people from beginning to end of what does not provide legal advice, fi- are surprised to discover that the escrow consists. nance or investment counseling, they can even be out of the coun- In general, this process ac- or participate in any negotiations try and have their purchase or January 1st – November 30th complishes the transfer of prop- for the transaction. What the es- sale be completed. erty between a buyer and a seller crow holder typically does do is What the closing does re- Number Median Price per Average # Active as as negotiated by their real estate prepare the escrow instructions, quire is that the seller has de- Year st professionals wherein both par- based on the contract paperwork posited a notarized deed with Sold Sales Price Square Foot D.O.M. of August 31 ties to the transaction deposit given to them usually by real es- the escrow holder, and that the 2018 207 $3,361,000 $1,183 54 89 legal documents and a variety of tate agents involved in the trans- buyer has signed and notarized funds to the escrow holder. action, and then perform a de- loan documents and wired the 2017 248 $3,190,000 $1,120 57 68 The responsibility of the es- tailed series of actions on behalf balance of their down payment crow holder is to assure that all of both parties. These actions to escrow. contract terms and conditions involve requesting a preliminary If the buyer will be obtaining worked through by the par- title search from the title com- financing for the purchase, the Statistical comparisons for 2018 vs 2017 ties and their real estate agents pany selected by the contracting buyer will receive an estimated are completed before there is a parties, receiving purchase funds closing statement that includes conveyance or exchange of any from the buyer and signed deed all loan fees. Both parties have Number of Sales ...... 16% higher property or funds. Because the from the seller, and securing re- the opportunity to ask questions Median Sale Prices ...... 5% higher escrow is a neutral third party, movals of all contingencies or of the escrow officer if any clar- Price per Square Foot ...... 6% higher both buyer and seller are assured conditions as may be involved in ification of fees or costs is re- that all mutually agreed upon that particular escrow. quired before escrow moves for- Average Days On Market ...... 5% shorter terms are met before the transac- Once those initial actions ward to complete the closing. Active Inventory ...... 31% lower tion is completed. have been completed, the escrow Each party generally pays Many escrow holders are officer prorates property taxes, the same escrow fee amount. affiliated with real estate broker- insurance and interest due, and The seller generally pays for an Statistics based upon M.L.S. records of Palisades single family residences only age firms, while others are inde- requests issuance of a policy of owner’s title insurance policy (Including Sunset Mesa) pendent. In all cases, however, title insurance. They are respon- premium, any real estate com-
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was Tuttle. Tuttle got one of his first big movie makeup breaks by stum- bling into an assignment. It was while he was working on the 1935 horror film called “Mark of the Vampire.” In Humphreys’ book, Tuttle explains how he got this lucky break. “The man who was assigned to [‘Mark of the Vampire’] had Aderno Way in Lower Las Casas Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer a heart attack and didn’t show Tuttle purchased a home on department. up. When we got word about it By MICHAEL OLDHAM Tuttle worked on the faces Oscar-winning faces such as ac- the lasso-shaped section of Ad- After Tuttle applied makeup … [MGM Makeup Department Contributing Writer of leading-man male actors such tors Clark Gable and Doris Day, erno Way. The thin street offered on the actress during their fateful Chief] Jack Dawn said—he used Cary Grant for his 1959 Hitch- he was awarded his own Oscar the talented makeup artist a refuge first encounter, the two hit it off to call everybody ‘son’—‘Son, or decades, William J. Tuttle cock film, “North by Northwest.” in 1965. This special Academy from his busy schedule, for it is a romantically and soon married. get your kit and go down and was the face behind the stars’ The makeup man turned Kirk Award was presented to Tuttle quiet street. There is only room The marriage though lasted only see what you can do on that pic- Ffaces seen on the silver screen— Douglas into Vincent Van Gogh many years before there was an for two cars to pass each other a little longer than Reed’s make- ture ’cause I want you to do all including time he spent living in for the 1956 biographical film of Oscar category created to recog- on the stripe of Aderno Way that up he put on Reed: The partnering of those makeups, until I can get Lower Las Casas. the painter “Lust for Life.” nize makeup skill, in 1981. fronted Tuttle’s house. ended in divorce after only a few somebody to take it over.’ Born in Jacksonville, Florida, He was MGM’s makeup chief But, all of Tuttle’s accom- Tuttle, who would live to be years. “I was making 60 cents an in 1912, Tuttle was a pioneering for a couple of decades. He held plishments hide the fact that, as a 95 years of age, resided in the Pal- The Aderno Way home that hour; I was making $50 a week makeup man for Hollywood. He this job from 1950 to 1970, work- teenager, he once helped hold up a isades for decades. He shared the Tuttle lived in no longer stands. It in those days. He said, ‘See, what did makeup for a huge swath of ing the last chapter years of the struggling household. house with his fourth wife, Anita. was a stone’s throw away from the you can do.’” Hollywood’s biggest stars, includ- Golden Age of Hollywood. Tut- When he was 15 years of age, Tuttle had at least two children: a Bel Air Bay Club, and less than And the rest was Hollywood ing Judy Garland, Katharine Hep- tle was the makeup creator for Tuttle had to drop out of school to son and a daughter. two miles from the sand and wa- history for Tuttle—the makeup burn and Esther Williams. the 1951 Gene Kelly musical and support a household that held his One of his previous wives ters of the beach. artist to the stars. As a makeup specialist, Tuttle dance film “An American in Par- mother, younger brother and him- was actress Donna Reed. Tuttle Though it is difficult to learn William J. Tuttle passed away was able to show three different is.” self. and Reed met each other inside much about Tuttle’s now-demol- in 2007. Aderno Way was his last sides of actress Lana Turner in the Tuttle was also the makeup During these trying times in the MGM makeup department ished house, we can get a glimpse residence. 1952 classic film “The Bad and artist or makeup supervisor for his life, Tuttle probably could not one day in the 1940s. They both of his rise as a makeup artist from the Beautiful.” Tuttle had Turner’s multitudes of ’60s-era films such imagine he would someday live were working for the studio at the a 2016 book written by Justin Michael Oldham, author of face looking like a drunk, a glitzy as “The Singing Nun” of 1966 and in an ocean-facing house, in the time—she as a budding actress Humphreys called “Interviews the novel “The Valentino For- star and a lover in the throes of re- the 1968 film, “Ice Station Zebra.” well-to-do Bel Air Bay Club com- and he was then the assistant to Too Shocking to Print!” mula,” can be reached at holly- jection. Tuttle not only dressed up munity of Pacific Palisades. the head of the studio’s makeup One such interview subject [email protected].
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Photos courtesy of Amalfi Estates Brooke Shields Seeks Tenant By SARAH KNAUER ciation is slowing, which is a good a home will rearrange their sched- Special to the Palisadian-Post indication that we are reaching the ules for a showing if needed. peak of the market. For example, ith the holidays quickly ap- in 2017 the median and aver- Sarah Knauer is a sales part- for Upper Riviera Home proaching, many homeown- age sold prices for single-family ner at Amalfi Estates that has sold Wers thinking of selling often debate homes in the Palisades rose 13 close to $1 billion in properties By SARAH SHMERLING and mountain views. Downstairs residents will find whether to list right away or wait percent and 12 percent, respec- and was selected by The WSJ as Editor-in-Chief “This home is the ultimate re- four bedrooms, a media lounge, until the spring. tively, while in 2018, they have one of the top 100 teams in the treat in one of Los Angeles’ most kitchenette and bar—all enclosed Of course, the holidays are a risen only 6 percent and 9 percent. country out of one million agents. hose who want to experience desirable neighborhoods,” the by wrap-around balconies. busy time for everyone, with extra There are some easy ways to Sarah can be reached on her cell life like an actor/model—with listing states. Also featured on the property cooking and company, is it really alleviate the stress of listing your at 310-663-4606. For more infor- Ta career spanning four decades— The five-bedroom, five-and- is a three-level entertainer’s back- worth adding on the stress of show- home during the holidays. First, mation, visit amalfiestates.com. can at least know what it’s like a-half-bathroom home is secured yard, complete with a barbecue ings, open houses and moving? you can ask for a seller leaseback, to live in their home by renting behind a gate and offered fully area, pool and spa. Well today I am discussing the which allows you to continue Brooke Shields’ Upper Riviera furnished. “This is the perfect escape reasons why listing during the hol- living in your home after escrow home, which is now available for With Douglas Fir wood floors from the city, but still minutes idays may in fact be the better way closes, enjoy the holidays and $24,995 per month. throughout, the 5,345-square-foot from all Los Angeles has to offer,” to go. then focus on moving when you Shields’ career started when home includes a chef’s kitchen according to the listing. During the holidays, there is are ready. she gained critical acclaim at age with Viking appliances and white The home is available for often less competition, meaning Sellers who leaseback may 12 for her role in “Pretty Baby.” marble countertops, with balco- lease through Dan Urbach with fewer homes on the market. In ad- pay a lower than market rent, Her career went on to include star- nies off of every room. The Agency. dition, the most serious buyers will usually the Buyer’s PITI, or even ring roles in “The Blue Lagoon” The top floor of the three-sto- Shields purchased the Riv- continue to look over the holidays, negotiate to pay nothing at all. and “Endless Love.” ry home has a master suite with a iera residence, which was built which may save you time showing Restricting showings and limiting Her single-family home, lo- fireplace in both the bedroom and in 1982, for $3.25 million in late your home to buyers who may not open houses to comfortable times cated in the Upper Riviera neigh- bathroom. A steam shower, sau- 1997. The home had previous- be ready to purchase right away. are also perfectly acceptable. borhood, is nestled in a secluded na and standalone tub complete a ly been up for lease in 2015 for Statistically, the rate of appre- Buyers that are serious about canyon and boasts both canyon luxurious, spa-like experience. $30,000 per month.
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alisadian Realtor Holly Davis has been included in the NRT Ptop 1,000 agents for the 2018 year. With over 30 years of expe- By SARAH SHMERLING rience in Pacific Palisades and Editor-in-Chief throughout the Westside, Davis has served as a sales associate, t’s time to deck your halls with estates director and architectural all things merry, cheery and property specialist for Coldwell Ibright. Banker. She has also been recog- An added bonus to the festive nized for various awards and ac- fun? A chance to win hundreds of complishments in the real estate dollars in prizes from local busi- world. nesses. In the community, Davis has For the fifth year in a row, been the 2016-17 president of the Photo courtesy of Holly Davis the Palisadian-Post is hosting the Rotary Club where she actively Deck Your Halls home decorating volunteers with Access Books to Davis is focused on keeping the contest, which awards wreaths build libraries that provide low-in- momentum going into the new of prizes in two categories: Best come school children with books year and building off of her ac- Decked Out Hall and DIY/Origi- to read, according to her website. complishments. nality. “I am excited and happy to be “Each day is scripted and at Those who participated last included in NRT’s list and letter the end of the day, I look at my year may remember the Borgeson Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer from the president,” said Davis in daily activity calendar and check family, whose Huntington home were both first time winners. a statement to the Palisadian-Post. hour by hour and decide whether was decked out in icicle lights, It’s not always a house that the Jan. 3 edition of the Post. They nesses, including Palisades Bar- “The recognition and com- the day was a success that will as well as several figures adorn- takes home a prize: In the 2018 will receive a wreath of prizes, in- ber Shop, Michele International, mendation from NRT for me help me reach my goals,” she said. ing the lawn. The Borgesons took Creep Your Crypt Halloween cluding gift certificates to dine at Pali Pit Stop, Hi-Lites, YMCA, serves as a validation and ‘thank Her daily routine includes home the prize for Best Decked home decorating contest, the DIY/ Palisades Pizza, Café Vida, Mc- SKINxFIVE, Pacific Palisades you’ for my hard work and pro- keeping up with market trends, Out Hall. Originality prize went to Barbara Connell’s Fine Ice Creams, Juicy Village Florist, Bay Club, Goorus fessional dedication to my work. I calling to check in on clients and Winning the DIY/Originality Westlund and her Sunset Boule- Ladies, Fiesta Feast, The Yogurt Yoga and Bay Theatre by Cinépo- know my clients and people in the update them on any changes in the wreath were the Staffords, who vard apartment. Shoppe, Kayndaves, K Bakery, lis Luxury Cinemas, with gift communities I serve put their trust market, and showing property to had a home that featured a clas- Palisadians are encouraged to Pinocchio, Palisades Garden Café, cards. in me to buy and sell their homes prospective buyers. sic holiday look. Marie Stafford enter their own residence—or to Sweet Rose Creamery and Coffee because they are made aware of By way of these monthly, told the Post that the family was nominate a neighbor with an im- Bean. For more information or to my focus and drive to get the best weekly and even daily goals, Da- “thrilled to win.” pressive display. Winners will also get a chance enter this year’s contest, visit pa- results for them.” vis has gotten the productivity The Borgesons and Staffords Winners will be announced in to use the services of local busi- lipost.com/deck-your-hall-2018. With a strong finish in 2018, needed to stay successful.
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Palisadian-Post ESTATE Joyce Rey and Nicholas O’Malley
Meet Coldwell Banker’s Joyce clients. That has molded the way Rey and Nicholas O’Malley, who I work. I am very relaxed and not both represent homes throughout pushy. I really want people to find Pacific Palisades. their dream homes. Rey: My teaching background Post: Tell me about your is extremely helpful because I childhood. learned early on how to explain Rey: I was born in Hollywood, things to people, which is critical raised in Santa Ana, California. My in a sale. I’m very detail oriented, favorite jobs in high school were which is also important in a real es- songleading, student government tate transaction. and public speaking. O’Malley: I was born and grew Post: Do you represent homes up in Rye, New York. I was always in all neighborhoods of the Pali- an athlete and played a lot of team sades? sports, but I was always an indepen- Rey: Absolutely! And I love the dent kid. I loved skateboarding and new Palisades Village! building things, and I was always O’Malley: Yes, currently I have trying to sell things on eBay and listings in the Castellammare and start little businesses, so I definitely Will Rogers areas. I have worked a think that factored into why I work lot in the Alphabet Streets and the for myself now! bluffs of The Huntington.
Post: Where did you go to Post: Tell me about how you college and what did you study? approach new clients who are O’Malley: I went to UCLA and aiming to buy or sell a home. Joyce Rey Nicholas O’Malley Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker studied economics and real estate. O’Malley: I find my clients Rey: I attended USC on schol- usually through word of mouth. I the Palisades and completely intact arship and obtained a bachelor’s want to make sure that I am offer- from when it was built. My client is and master’s degree in business ing my best services to my clients in absolute love with it and it was education. and that they want to refer me to just such a fun project to work on. their friends. I strive to provide the Post: What was your first job best resources more than be a sales Post: What are some current out of college? What led you to person. trends in real estate? choose a career in real estate? Rey: It depends on the circum- Rey: 2017 and 2018 have been Rey: For four years I taught stances. If they have been referred record-breaking years. The market business law and business English to me, then I carefully interview has slowed down somewhat in the at Dorsey High School in Baldwin them to determine all of their re- second half of 2018. Buyers are a Hills for the Los Angeles Unified quirements. People often don’t little more reticent and the invento- School District. I met and fell in know what it is they want but get- ry seems to be increasing slightly. love with actor Alejandro Rey while ting to know someone, where they O’Malley: Last year we saw I was working on school holidays live now, their priorities and lis- the market spike; this season it is as a flight attendant. He was cast in tening carefully to what they have definitely slowing down, but our a motion picture filming in Brazil to say are all an important part of land value is secure and we’re hop- and I felt it was more important to finding the right house. Often, I lo- ing that the market picks back up be with my husband, so I gave up cate buyers and sellers through my again in the new year. my teaching career. extensive worldwide marketing ef- We then proceeded to buy and forts. Post: What do you and your sell several houses and I loved the family like to do for fun? process of house hunting. Post: What are some of the Rey: I have a lot of passions. I O’Malley: My first job was at a most memorable homes you have love to travel. In my lifetime, I’ve real estate firm working as the con- sold or helped a client purchase? been to some of the most intrigu- cierge and assistant to the brokers Rey: My first and favorite land- ing places in the world from Machu in the branch. I was the person that mark sale was the famous Pickfair Picchu to Zanzibar to Bombay to St. reviewed the contracts and updated Estate in Beverly Hills. I also have Petersburg. listings. This was my first step to- sold the magnificent Harold Lloyd I love quiet dinners with good ward getting my real estate license. Estate and I have twice sold the re- friends and fine dining. I’m pas- nowned Owlwood Estate. This year, sionate about film, theater and the Post: How does your back- I have closed the highest sale in the art world. There is nothing like a ground help you when working Pacific Palisades Riviera, as well as special mission with a UNICEF trip Fewer, Better Gifts with clients to buy or sell a home? the second-highest sale in Bel Air. to see their amazing work. 15235 Palisades Village Lane O’Malley: I think having O’Malley: Recently I repre- There aren’t enough days in the Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 CUYANA.COM worked with a bunch of different sented the buyer of a 1927 home week for me! agents and brokers at my first job in the Palisades overlooking the O’Malley: My girlfriend and I gave me a sense of people’s styles ocean. The home is one of the orig- love to bike ride and hike, especial- and the way they worked with their inal estates built on the bluffs in ly in the Palisades. This year I took FREE BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS up surfing again, which has been so fun! www.PaliPost.com
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On, Friday Nov. 30, community members gathered at Cal- vary Church of Pacific Palisades to attend “Malibu United”—a night of relief in response to the Woolsey fire. “The event went very well,” event organizer Taylor Be- gert shared with the Palisadian-Post. “The response was one of unity, and of many finding comfort in the face of tragedy and loss.” The evening was hosted by Well Collective, a Los Ange- les-based community of worship artists, in partnership with several places of worship, including Calvary Church, Univer- sity Church of Christ, Malibu Presbyterian, Malibu Gathering, Risen and Bel Air Presbyterian Church. The event, which was attended by about 125 people, was open to families and all were “welcome to join together for a night of unity amid the heartache and tragedy that Malibu has currently faced,” a press release stated. All funds raised at Malibu United went to Malibu churches to help support those who had been affected by the fire. —SARAH SHMERLING
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Pacific Palisades | $1,395,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,195,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,150,000 Pacific Palisades | $1,100,000 Spacious 3 Bedroom 2.5 baths single level condo w/ Ultra chic & modern end-unit townhome. Spacious & serene. Amazing head on ocean view with guarded gate, tennis View Townhse 2086sf. 2 or 3 BR's & 3.5 Bathrms Updated Kit breathtaking ocean and mountain views. www.1556MichaelLaneVilla.com courts, pools & gym. & Bathrms. HW Flrs Adam Katz Nicolas Beauvy Ali Rassekhi Lauren Polan 310.625.3443 310.573.7473 310.359.5695 310.926.0029 CalRE#01153483 CalRE#01219589 CalRE#01183331 CalRE#00900834 COLDWELLBANKERHOMES.COM
Pacific Palisades 310.454.1111 | 15101 West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Palisades Highlands 310.459.7511 | 1515 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
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