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24 Pages Thursday, October 11, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 St. Frank Opens in Palisades Village Meeting Takes on ne more shop has opened its doors in Caruso’s Palisades Village: Home decor shop St. Frank, which has curated a collection of items Transportation, Oby artisans around the world, hosted a grand opening celebration on Oct. 6. The next store slated to open is Serena & Lily on Oct. 12, followed by Cynthia Rowley tentatively opening by the end of October. Budget Woes at Pali High By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA $1.4 million dollars,” said Greg Reporter Woods, the school’s chief business officer. s students and parents are “So what I’m asking the still speaking out on the board for today is a framework Achallenges of transportation, Pal- to re-adopt the budget for 2018- isades Charter High School is 19 and to approve an amount for also focused on covering a more how much of that deficit the or- than $900,000 deficit from the last ganization needs to recover.” school year. Woods projected that certain At an emotional special cuts at the school can be made meeting on Oct. 4, students who without affecting the students travel to the school by bus plead- too much, but specific cuts will ed for help, asking the board to be proposed at a later meeting. find a solution that would make After the board voted to approve transportation more affordable, a budget readoption, the matter telling their stories and reasons now goes before the budget and for wanting to attend Pali High finance meeting to take a closer over their local school. look at what can be rearranged or The Board of Trustees did not cut entirely. discuss the issue directly, but did After the departure of several provide an outlook on the future teachers and school employees, of transportation with the discus- Woods said, the school recovered sion of their main agenda item: It some funds from those salaries won’t be getting better any time and will be looking further into soon. the employee lifetime benefits Faced with a deficit of ap- program. proximately $900,000, the board So again the budget and fi- and school finance officials con- nance committee will look at tinue their search for more funds these things and say, “It’s too to keep the school’s balance sheet much or it’s too little,’” ex- Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer in the black. plained Woods, who projects that “If we did nothing basically, if all changes he is proposing are and if all the estimates come in made, it will result in a surplus of as I think they will, our deficit $282,000 for the school. Burglar Hits Santa Monica would be $471,000. Over two The next board meeting is years, that would be $1.3, almost scheduled for Oct. 16. Canyon Home By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA white stripes on it. Chadha said they also that he has experienced at his Reporter “On one camera you see us found a large knife from their home and believes the corner lo- entering, and on the other cam- kitchen on their bed. cation makes it a prime attraction burglar made off with over era, you see this dude is still on “It appears he was ready to in- for break-ins. He said that people $12,000 worth of property the premises,” Chadha said. “He’s timidate with the knife or worse,” knock on the door to see if any- Afrom a home on the intersection basically sitting on a step that’s he said. one is home. Surprised to find of Amalfi Drive and Upper Mesa against one of our fences and you After filing a police report, him there, Chadha said they come Road in Santa Monica Canyon on see him packing up the things that Chadha said he was told by police up with random explanations for Saturday, Oct. 6, at around 9 a.m., he took. that a detective would be stopping their visit. according to the homeowner. “He turns to go back into the by to dust for fingerprints, but as “Once they asked me if they Jito Chadha and his girlfriend house, he turns and I’m pretty sure of Tuesday, that had not happened. could get advice on life so that had just arrived home when they he sees me in the living room and Over the last 10 years, Chad- they could one day have a house noticed several missing belong- then he takes off.” ha said, this is the fifth break-in like this,” he said. Palisades Charter High School Photo by Christian Monterrosa ings, including two computers, an iPhone and iPad, clothing, and a Rolex watch. Upon checking tapes from his home security camera, Chadha First Crypt of 2018 Community Members realized that his home had been burglarized just minutes before they arrived by who he described Debate Future of as an African-American male with a black hooded sweatshirt with Farmers Market By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

early three weeks after the opening of Palisades Village, Ncommunity members continue to wait for more information about the future of Pacific Palisades Farmers Market. The Caruso team shared that while they are currently waiting to hear back from market representatives on their decision of where to The Swarthmore market in 2013 Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer operate, they are hopeful for a return to Swarthmore Avenue from door tables, socialize, etc. A real return,” Fiore wrote. “From a busi- Palisades Charter High School. community experience once again.” ness standpoint, sales have been less “Caruso is working with the “Pali High is better,” Heather than 50 percent for all of us and that Farmers Market team and hope to Ather wrote. “Parking is so much says to me that Palisades residents welcome them back to Swarthmore easier. I will go more often in its do in fact want the location back at Avenue once Palisades Village is current location.” Swarthmore.” fully operational,” a representative Ather also raised an important Representatives of the market from Caruso told the Palisadi- question: “If it moves back to town, could not be reached for comment he Evans family—who with voting in three catego- an-Post. will Caruso let us park for free or as the Post went to print, though previously took home ries, Creepiest Crypt, DIY/ In a discussion on social media, will we have to pay?” according to a flyer passed out in Tthe prize for Best Theme in Originality and Best Theme, community members seem to be One vendor, Joanna Fiore, March, they planned to return to 2017 and DIY/Originality in opening up Oct. 17. For more split in half on where they would chimed in, explaining that they have Swarthmore. 2015—were the first to en- information or to enter this like the farmers market to set up been “patiently waiting two years to The status of the farmers mar- ter their home in the 2018 year’s contest, with prize bas- shop in the future. move back” to the original famers ket is tentatively on the Pacific Pali- Palisadian-Post Creep Your kets from local businesses “Return to Swarthmore as orig- market location. sades Community Council’s agenda Crypt contest. Entries will and restaurants totaling up to inally intended,” Edward Dreyfus “Pali High has been less than for the Oct. 25 meeting, which will be accepted through Oct. 31, $500, visit palipost.com. wrote. “Just as before, shoppers stellar for us as vendors, but we take place at 7 p.m. at Palisades could enjoy brunch, lunch at out- have hung in there so that we can Branch Library. Page 2 Palisadian-Post October 11, 2018 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post Dinner plans? Check out the Post’s review then head down to Caffe Delfini. #palipost #caffedelfini Photo by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Out of the Past March 19, 1970 22¢¢ Searching for eggs, children of Coronets of National Charity League will attend 14th Your Two Cents’ Worth annual Bunny Party on Sunday. Getting some hunting practice are Joanne and Tommy Got something to say? Call (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ Seeling and Christine and Ted Harper. Event takes place at Bonner School in Brentwood palipost.com and get those kudos and features an afternoon of entertainment along with a traditional hunt. or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.

Check Your Brick Great job, Caruso, adding bricks with community names to the sidewalk on Sunset at the east end of Palisades Village. But bad job spelling names. The Palisadian-Post is shown as “Palisdian-Post” and the name @cafebirdiela of its owner (Alan Smolinisky) A+ is also incorrect. (The brick honors “The Somolinsky’s.”) @laurasbrownies Love their zucchini noodles Drinks To the person who doesn’t un- @herringboneandcompany derstand why we don’t need a li- They have the best zucchini pasta!! quor license at the Bay Cinema: It’s a movie theatre not a sports @foodwithmichelle bar. If you want call service and Wow this is incredible!! drinks then stay home and watch TV. Teeth Thank you for the article on LETTERS TO teeth whitening. Such a simple thing, but it cleared up a lot of THE EDITOR false notions! Palisades Village: Thoughts Muzak The new Palisades Village (aka Do you know where a person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. From the Middle Carusoville) is beautiful and exciting. Call me Grumbly or “in Expensive restaurants will succeed if (a) the food, drink, service a funk,” but I remain concerned warrants, (b) the restaurant is uniquely positioned, and (c) the restaurant Postcards about the muzak: Does Mr. is a destination. Caruso’s city permit allow am- You need (a) for certainty. Then if you pair (b) and/or (c), you have a real shot for longevity. plified music on Swarthmore? I Expensive restaurants will fail or simply just survive if the reliance love music. But on a city street is primarily on ambiance. Ambiance alone isn’t going to do it. We have it is invasive, not to mention other great options. inconsistent with the Village’s Middle range restaurants will succeed. Tocaya Organica is a great sustainable design limiting pol- example. It will crush. Well positioned. Healthy, price/value is reason- lution. What about noise pollu- able, chill environment. More of this. Edo Little Bites also a genius tion? concept. Small store footprint, high productivity, known concept but not chain. We need a highly productive, small footprint breakfast joint ... like Muzak II Eggslut. And don’t judge me. I didn’t name the place. Don’t need a lot The new Palisades Village is of square footage. beautiful, but I am so disap- Ice cream, coffee, chocolates and other delectable areas are up in the air. It’s all about linear productivity. The more mid-range, highly pointed that the decision was productive space; the more family oriented offerings; the more expe- made to blast all of us with very riential offerings in the green, the more productive these sweet spaces loud outdoor music similar to will be. what was done in Calabasas!! A Family of four, under $100 in the middle range versus $75 at Vida Lifelong Palisadian Ella Montgomery in Punta Mita, Mexico nice soothing background music or Kayndaves ... and you’ve found a sweet spot. or none at all would add so much The movie theater is going to succeed. Yes I get it. It’s not the $15 more to the experience. Please offering many of you would have desired. But, nevertheless, $100 for a A Vote for Pali High family of four for movie plus another $50-100 for dinner and you have stop the music!!!! a winner. Don’t be shocked. The average home in the area is $3.5 mil- There has been considerable discussion on Nextdoor and other sites about the merits of returning the lion with more than 50 percent selling all cash. This movie theater is so Pacific Palisades Farmers Market to Swarthmore or to let it remain at Palisades Charter High School. Deli Problems well positioned to succeed. Some recall the convenience of having it in the Village, but don’t remember the food mess on the street, The deli counter staff at the new Amazon Books .... listen to me... you MUST be experiential and the disruption experienced by the neighbors and the expansive foot traffic around it. KID friendly. What I mean is, post haste create a kid environment with That Village is no more. The Swarthmore we now have is confined between beautiful flower-filled plant- market is eager and polite but be- a long list of reading and educational activities. ers. The sidewalks are brick with spaces that will not clean easily. The walkways were designed for access wildered and under trained. Plus, We’re a town of families—lots of kids, lots of parents and grand- to the businesses, not the roadway. the pizza chef on lunch break at parents. We have gadgets but we’re inundated with the needs of our Pali High provides multiple benefits, including free parking, space to move around in a green environ- lunchtime? And displayed menu children and grandchildren. This isn’t Brentwood with hordes of suc- ment, and vendors can come and go without burdening those nearby. In addition, there is the revenue that items not available in the first cessful, young singles without children. We have those folks (and we’re accrues to the high school. Certainly a good thing. week? Room to improve. This is thrilled they are here), but we are defined by our familial, multigenera- Leaving the market at Pali High has my vote. Having everything piled on top of everything else does not meant as constructive criticism. tional and active lifestyle. More activities. Reading hours. Kid-focused enhance any experience. during kid-friendly hours and perhaps pivot to those who have kids who I want them to succeed. have left the nest in other times. Seniors have purchasing power. Trish Sobul Expensive dress shops. Again, this is about the (a), (b) and (c). Does 33-year resident of Pacific Palisades Open House it warrant the price/value? Is it uniquely positioned? Is it a destination? After waiting years for the ab- As a city, we have money but we’re not Beverly Hills in that the men- tality is less flash and more substance. Palisadian-Post solutely beautiful Palisades Vil- Don’t get me wrong, I like seeing the Ferraris. It reminds me that I Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post lage to open, we were so proud lucked out buying a sweet house with a big yard. My mom and pop are 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 and happy when the day finally astonished. Yeah, I’m proud to live here. But my wealthiest friends— Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com arrived. On the second Sunday and they are flat-out California rich—that live in the Palisades are still following the grand opening, Sarah Shmerling Gina Kernan more family oriented than flash. we were so disappointed to see I do love a little flash ... even if I’m just appreciating it in someone Editor-in-Chief Managing Director [email protected] [email protected] the large number of open house else’s personality. In the end, the expensive dress shops are in the greatest peril. EDITORIAL ADVERTISING signs positioned right in front Where is my James Perse or Aviator Nation option? I’ll pay $75 for Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor [email protected] Nilanti Narain, Account Executive [email protected] of the village stores. Really? Christian Monterrosa, Reporter [email protected] Lena Ford, Account Executive [email protected] a nice T-shirt and $150-200 for a hoodie. $150-200 for chill pants. No Trilby Beresford, Reporter [email protected] Lia Asher, Account Executive [email protected] Agents, as ambassadors of fine problem. And, that defines most of us mid-lifers in the Palisades. We Michael Aushenker, Contributing Writer real estate, do these signs en- have money and willing to buy clothing every year, but the $350 T-shirt Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer [email protected] hance the look of our town? Do is a rare occurrence. (For those of you who are up for that, RESPECT, you care? but it is unusual.) GRAPHICS ADMINISTRATION We are an active community. We are a chill community. We are a Michael Dijamco, Graphics Director [email protected] Maha Durghalli, Receptionist/Classified Ads [email protected] familial community. We are a wealthy community. And, no this doesn’t Carolyn Morrison, Executive Assistant [email protected] Stores describe everyone here so if you don’t fit that description, there is no The Caruso Village is a great ad- judgment from me. I like you, too! 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Periodicals postage 10-18 year old boys and girls? to one of you influential Village folks. paid at Pacific Palisades, California. POSTMASTER: send address change to the ALISADIAN-POST,P 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. The Palisadian-Post is 100% owned by Charlie Loves Brooms and Molly Loves Peanut Butter, LLC. There is only so much makeup, Jeremy Padawer Palisadian, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 125 • Pacific Palisades Post, Vol. LXX, No. 125 ice cream & candy a kid can Wicked Cool Toys have! October 11, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 3 PALISADES Neighborhood News PPCC Poses Community Parking The VILLAGE Coldwell Celebrates Adoption Weekend Concerns to Caruso

In honor of the Homes for Dogs National Adoption Weekend, By SARAH SHMERLING validation policy,” the letter ¢ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerages offices across the greater Editor-in-Chief stated. Los Angeles area will partner with local animal rescues and shelters Gazzano provided initial in- to host pet adoption events—including in Pacific Palisades. s the dust settles from the formation in response, according Delaney’s Dog Rescue & Adoption will be at the Pacific Pal- grand opening of Palisades to the letter, stressing that since isades Coldwell Banker office at 15101 Sunset Blvd. on Sunday, AVillage and business falls into a operations had just begun on Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help coordinate pet adoptions. routine, residents of the Alphabet Sept. 22, the Caruso team would Homes for Dogs, a three-year campaign launched by Cold- Streets have growing concerns continue to assess these issues well Banker and Adopt-a-Pet.com, has helped facilitate more than about parking issues taking over and inform the council of plans 20,000 adoptions. —SARAH SHMERLING their streets. to address neighbors’ concerns. The Pacific Palisades Com- “We have observed that the munity Council Executive Com- problems have not abated and mittee, including Chair George seem to be growing,” the letter Wolfberg, Vice Chair Peter Cul- continued, pointing out that even hane, Treasurer Richard Cohen with signs placed by Caruso in and Secretary Chris Spitz, high- nearby residential parkways, Caruso signage in the community Photo by Christian Monterrosa lighted these issues in a letter residents report that employees sent to Rick Caruso, City Coun- continue to park on neighboring website is unclear or wrong: It ty,” luring visitors to park in the cilmember Mike Bonin, Vice streets—despite the initial agree- states that validation will be pro- garage instead of on residential President of Development Mi- ment that employees would be vided for two hours, with a $1 streets. chael Gazzano and Senior Vice required to park in the Palisades charge per half hour thereafter,” PPCC Area 5 Representa- President of Community Rela- Village structure, which would according to the letter. “How- tive Sue Kohl is also working Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker tions Rick Lemmo via email. be available free of charge. ever, no validations are being on getting permitted parking in “As you may know, shortly “Some tenant employees provided for two hours and all place for residents in areas of the after the opening, our Village claim that they are required to extended stays are charged at $2 Alphabet Streets—a process she Project Community Liaison pay all or a significant portion of per half hour, not $1. This policy said that the Caruso team was team advised your Vice Presi- the ‘per stall’ fee, and that they should be restated/reformulated helpful in facilitating. El MEDIO BLUFFS dent Michael Gazzano of sev- are unable financially to bear this or clarified.” Representatives from Caru- eral concerns brought to us by cost,” the letter stated. The Executive Committee so did not respond to the Post’s There are three remaining performances of “Sister Act” at community members, includ- Another point of contention members suggested that offering questions about the parking is- Palisades Charter High School. Come and celebrate the feel-good ing complaints involving em- that the letter brings up is the is- longer complimentary parking— sues that have been raised, but comedy/musical on Oct. 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in Mercer Hall. ployee and customer parking sue of parking validation. without validation—may be said that all of PPCC’s concerns Students are $10 and general $17. Visit squareup.com/store/pali- on nearby streets and the [Pal- “The validation policy as set costly to Caruso, but would be of would be addressed at the Thurs- highasb to purchase tickets. —TRILBY BERESFORD isades Village] self- parking/ forth on the [Palisades Village] “great benefit to the communi- day, Oct. 11, board meeting.

THE RIVIERA Farmers Market Activists End Legal Battle By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA and the ongoing le- Genesis Open Tickets and Parking Reporter gal battle from the more than 60 ten- Now On Sale hat started as a simple pro- ants showed no end All general admission grounds, clubhouse, reserved and premi- test at the Pacific Palisades in sight, Ehrlich um seating ticket packages to the 2019 Genesis Open, which will be WFarmers Market grew to an ongo- informed the ten- played Feb. 11 to 17, 2019, at The Riviera Country Club, are on sale ing media frenzy throughout Los ants that all evic- now. And, for the first time, guests are able to purchase a parking Angeles as tenants on a rent strike tion proceedings pass for the event as well. were fighting back against rent would be dropped The 2019 tournament will mark the 93rd year of the Genesis increases and substandard living and a payment plan Open—Los Angeles’ PGA TOUR event. —SARAH SHMERLING conditions. would be set up for After six months of grueling those who did not legal battles and protests in front save the rent with- of the landlord and city official’s held since early this homes, the Burlington Unidos year. tenants had all unlawful detainer “We dismissed TEMESCAL GATEWAY PARK cases against them dropped, ac- all ongoing evic- cording to the building manager tion cases against where they live. existing tenants More Temescal Trash The tenants, now known as in the Burlington Last week, the Post printed a photo of a discarded refrigerator the Burlington Unidos, began Apartments be- along Temescal Canyon Road—this week, we received a photo of withholding their rent after land- cause we want to Protesting at the market Photo by Christian Monterrosa trash piling up in the Temescal Ridge Trailhead parking lot in Te- lord Donald Crasnick increased give every tenant mescal Gateway Park. Palisadians who come across items of this rents by over $300, claiming that the opportunity to pay their rent on the condition that tenants who and she rescinded her offer.” nature are encouraged to report it to City Services by calling 311. such an increase was unlawful and continue living here,” said had already lost their case in court While many have now paid —SARAH SHMERLING given the poor conditions of the Robert Thaler, a spokesman for be allowed to stay, which Ehrlich their rent for September, ten- Westlake area buildings. the landlord. But the intentions of did not agree to. ants who lost their case in court Palisadian attorney Lisa Eh- the deal were always in question “The landlord never want- were shown no mercy, and have rlich, who owns a stake in the by the tenants and activists who ed to negotiate with us in good since been evicted by sheriffs. buildings, stepped in to fight the volunteered to help them. faith and always kept moving Even though the court cases rent strike and negotiate with the The tenants had agreed to ac- the goal posts,” said Trinidad were dropped, there was no tenants. cept incremental rent increases Ruiz, an LA Tenants Union or- guarantee that a future eviction After no agreement was made over the next few years but only ganizer. “We accepted her terms effort won’t come. CRIME REPORT

Photo courtesy of Michael Mangliers Robbery taken at this time. victim’s purse, which had been pect (male black, black hair 17300 Sunset, October 3 1200 Monument, October 4 placed on the ground. brown eyes, 5’11” 190 lb, 55 at 5:40 p.m. The suspect (male between 11 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. years) entered victim’s yard with- white, brown hair, 5’5” 130 lb, 35 The suspects (possible #1-3 male Theft out permission. Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: years) attempted to exit victim’s Hispanic, NFD, driving a gold Samoa Way, between Sep- September 4, 1969 business without paying for gro- Merz) smashed a window on tember 18 at 8 a.m. and Septem- ceries. When the store manager victim’s home but fled when the ber 29 at 8 a.m. The suspect took Provided by LAPD attempted to stop the suspect, the alarm was activated. a watch from victim’s home. Dogs Need to Be Licensed suspect used his shoulder to push 17400 Tramonto, October Senior Lead Officer the manager aside and exited with Burglary/Theft from Vehicle 5 at 4:30 p.m. The suspects (#1 Some 7,000, or 50 percent, of the stray dogs impounded in victim’s property. Entrada Dr/Pacific Coast male white, 30/40 years, NFD, #2 Michael Moore. Los Angeles will be destroyed in 1970 because they were not Hwy, September 6 at 4:10 p.m. male Hispanic, 45 years, NFD #3 properly licensed, Robert I. Rush, general manager of the De- In case of emergency, Burglary The suspect (male black, bald, female Hispanic, 45 years, NFD) partment of Animal Regulation, estimated this week in a warn- 800 Brooktree, October 4 5’11” 175 lb, 33/39 years) took entered victim’s rear yard and call 911. To report a ing to all animal owners. between 4:30 and 5:24 p.m. The victim’s car key, clothing and a took gardening tools. The appalling estimate was made by Rush following the suspect forced open a door to bag while victim was in the water. non-emergency, firstmonths licensing program in July of this year. Only 23,356 enter victim’s home, ransacked 14700 Whitfield, September Trespass dog licenses were issued. call 877-275-5273. several drawers and the exited the 9 at 4:55 p.m. The suspect (male 800 Muskingum Ave, Sep- location. Unknown if property black, 6’ 200 lb, 30 years) took tember 21 at 6:45 a.m. The sus- Palisadian-Post ...it’s easy! Call 310.454.1321 (cookie not included) or visit www.PaliPost.com Page 4 Palisadian-Post October 11, 2018 Community Event THU 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi for all ages with Elliot Barden. Rustic Winding Way Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. n additional feature of the Palisades-Malibu YMCA Simon Mead- 11 10-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable to Honor Vietnam ow Pumpkin Patch, the Winding Way nature trail, is now open for OCT clothing and shoes are recommended. Pacific Palisades Avisitors to stroll through. The trail is being described as a meditative Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. walking and talking journey, which has been brought to life by locals 4 p.m. Culinary Hour. Teens 11-18 years old are invited to learn War Veterans Cindy Simon, Tracey Price and the Dollies Making A Difference orga- about nutritious food and make a snack. Palisades Branch Library, nization. The patch and trail are open Monday through Friday from 3 to 861 Alma Real Drive. By TRILBY BERESFORD comes from a military family and 6 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reporter has supported veterans’ issues for FRI 9 a.m. Campus Tour. Meet at the auditorium. 310-454-4019. many years, in addition to playing Marquez Charter Elementary School, 16832 Marquez Ave. o commemorate the 50th anni- one on “Criminal Minds,” is host- 12 9:45-10:30 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison versary of the Vietnam War, the ing. OCT Burmeister. Seated yoga and breathwork. $15 suggested TBel-Air Country Club will present Veteran and Post #283 mem- donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford “An Evening of Appreciation” on ber Ted Howells clarified that the Ave. Sunday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m. event is open to everyone. 8 p.m. Season Opener, featuring new Music Director and Conductor The idea for the event originat- “We’ll have a video presenta- Dwayne S. Milburn and pianist Petronel Malan. musicguildonline. ed at American Legion Post #283 tion and DJ—it’s the whole nine org. St. Matthew’s Parish, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. on La Cruz Drive. It will include yards,” he told the Palisadian-Post a formal reception and dinner pro- over the phone. SAT 9:30 a.m. Reception for the October Group Juried Show, gram, where Medal of Honor re- Tickets are $100 per person, hosted by Pacific Palisades Art Association. Palisades cipients Colonal Jack Jacobs and which includes a steak dinner and 13 Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. James C. McCloughan will partic- open bar. Visit alpost283.com, OCT 1 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee. “Won’t You be My ipate as special guests, along with email [email protected] or Neighbor”—an intimate portrait of Mister Fred Rogers. former POW Arthur Neil Black. call 310-454-0527. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. Actor Joe Mantegna, who 2 p.m. Yee Haw Day, featuring food trucks, rides, games, crafts, prizes and a performance by Fancy Feet. Palisades Elementary Charter School, 800 Via De La Paz.

SUN 10 a.m. Home Run for Kids Softball Game, hosted by No Limits for deaf children and families, with special guest 14 players Billy and Janice Crystal. Palisades Charter High OCT School - Baseball Fields, 15777 Bowdoin Street. 7 p.m. JD Souther. Performance by the Grammy-nominated writer. arts.pepperdine.edu. Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Coast Hwy.

MON 10:30 a.m. Cardiovascular Disease. Hosted by the Palisades Alliance for Seniors, with guest speaker Patty Sheehan. Jack Jacobs (left) and James McCloughan Photos courtesy of Ted Howells 15 Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. OCT

TUES 8:30-9:30 a.m. Community Yoga Class with Alison Burmeister. $15. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 16 Haverford Ave. OCT 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tai Chi for seniors with Elliot Barden. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. 6:30 p.m. The Mysterious Book Club. “Malice” by Keigo Higashino. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. 8 p.m. Chamber Music Palisades 22nd Season Opening. Featuring harpist Cristina Montes Mateo. cmpalisades.org. St. Matthew’s Parish, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. SUBSCRIBE SINUSTODAY (cookie not included)

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By STEVE GALLUZZO Pali High Football Sports Editor

Ready for Venice n the waning moments of the he last time the Palisades Isecond quarter last Friday night, THigh football team traveled Palisades High football coach Tim to Venice it snapped a 15-game Hyde had two choices: play it safe losing streak to its archrival and knowing his team would get the earned a share of the Western ball first to start the second half, League title with a 14-7 victory. or take a chance and try to double The Dolphins want nothing the lead. He chose the latter and more than to do what they did four plays later receiver Jake Na- two years ago, but it won’t be dley caught a 31-yard touchdown easy. Coach Tim Hyde thinks pass that paved the way to a 20-6 this could be the best Gondos triumph at previously undefeated squad Palisades has faced since Westchester which kept the Dol- his first season in 2013 when phins’ hopes of a Western League Venice rode the arm of quarterback Alexander Diamont (who championship and an Open Divi- Palisades linebacker Noah Ghodooshim (right) tackles Westchester Palisades receiver Jake Nadley is dragged out of bounds after making went on to play at Indiana) to sion playoff berth alive. quarterback Jeliun Carter in the backfield. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer a one-handed catch along the sideline. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer a 34-7 road win. Now, younger “I wanted to be agressive... do brother Luca Diamont is pilot- some things out of the ordinary,” 15-play, 87-yard march. “I give it up to my offensive ing the offense and has been a Hyde said. “On two third downs I “They haven’t played a team line,” Gloster said. “At the end of dual threat, throwing for 1,506 saw what defense they were in and as physical as us,” junior tight end the day, everyone did his job.” yards and 18 TDs and running drew up plays in the dirt. All of and linebacker Noah Ghodooshim Comets quarterback Jeliun for 529 yards and three scores. their games were blowouts. They said. “We were in full-on attack Carter was ranked in the top five “They’re a typical Venice hadn’t been forced to play the full mode from the start. I’m speech- in the City Section in passing and team,” Hyde said. “This is our 48 minutes yet so that was our less about Forrest. It feels like he’s rushing, but Palisades sacked him biggest challenge of the year.” mindset. I’m proud of the resolve been doing this for three years. He five times and forced the league’s The Gondos have only lost and grit we showed tonight.” didn’t let that interception phase highest-scoring team to punt five nine league games in Coach After replacing senior Dan- him. We all knew last week wasn’t times in eight possessions. Angelo Gasca’s 19 seasons and iel Hayes in the second quarter our brand of football so we got “The coaches challenged us they have two elite wideouts in and leading the Dolphins on three back to doing what we do.“ seniors all week to step it up,” said Chad Johnson (46 catches for scoring drives against Fairfax one Several key starters had to sit Will Janney, who had three catch- 603 yards) and Makai Cope week before, sophomore Forrest out the game with injuries, includes for 30 yards and also had a sack (29 catches for 480 yards). Brock shined in his first varsity ing leading rusher Max Palees, and five tackles at safety. “I think Venice has won 17 of the start at quarterback, completing but Tayari Gloster put the offense we all took that message to heart.” last 20 meetings and leads 28- 12 of 14 passes for 178 yards with on his back, carrying 26 times for Sy Riley had 13 tackles and a 22-1 in a rivalry that began in one touchdown and one intercep- 131 yards, including a seven-yard sack, Jack Stansell had eight tack- 1961. The JV game kicks off at tion and rushing 12 times for 33 touchdown that capped a 14-play, les and two sacks and Joe Huff Tommy Meek’s extra point kick is blocked by Westchester’s Orion 4 p.m. on Friday, followed by yards, including a one-yard sneak Naulls in the third quarter of the Dolphins’ 20-6 win last Friday night. the varsity at 7 at Venice High. 80-yard drive and gave Palisades added eight tackles and one sack. to cap the Dolphins’ first drive—a a 20-0 lead in the third quarter. (See Pali Football, Page 7) Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Pali High Golf to Take on Cleveland alisades High girls golf coach ready clinched their third straight James Paleno believes “if you Western League title but have two Pwant to be the best, you have to league matches left, including to- play the best.” day against Venice and LACES at That is why he scheduled a Penmar by the Sea (tee time 2:15). nonleague match against reigning Palisades wraps up league City Section champion Cleve- play versus the same two schools land next Tuesday at Balboa Golf next Thursday at Balboa (tee time Course in Encino (tee time 3:15). 2) before heading to the League The Golfin’ Dolphins have al- Finals on Oct. 22, also at Balboa.

Sophie Whittle hits a groundstroke from the baseline on her way to Duke freshman Maria Mateas advanced to the singles final in her a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 win Sunday at Riviera. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer first-ever collegiate tennis tournament. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Sponsored by The Yogurt Shoppe

Top Winner Receives a $15 Gift Certificate to Sophie’s Choice (excluding tax and gratuity) ® By STEVE GALLUZZO The 21-year-old from the Sports Editor Central Coast of California be- 873 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 came the second straight qualifier n the verge of breaking serve to capture the ITA event, playing CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 2018, 5 P.M. in the sixth game of the sec- eight matches in six days—in- Oond set of Sunday’s singles final at cluding a grueling three-set semi- NAME: the Women’s All-American Ten- final against defending champion ADDRESS: nis Championships, Gonzaga se- Fernanda Contreras of Vanderbilt. PHONE: nior Sophie Whittle sprained her Play resumed with Mateas left ankle on the baseline, fell to down 30-40 and she double-fault- COLLEGE the ground and grimaced in pain. ed for the eighth time to knot the q Georgia at q LSU “I was running for a ball and I score at 3-3. Mateas saved two q Washington at q Oregon rolled it and felt it hit the ground,” match points in the 10th game, q Michigan St. at q Penn St. she said. “It hurt, but I didn’t want broke to go up 6-5 and leveled the q Wisconsin at q Michigan to stop. I wanted to win so bad.” match at one set all on a sizzling q Colorado at q USC Even while having her ankle forehand winner. PRO taped during a 15-minute medical “I thought she was super hurt timeout, Whittle never considered but then I saw that she was getting q Steelers at q Bengals defaulting. It was not an option. every ball back so I don’t know,” q Bears at q Dolphins “When I looked in her eyes I said the 19-year-old Mateas, who q Colts at q Jets honestly thought she was done,” is ranked No. 311 in the WTA q Rams at q Broncos Gonzaga Coach D.J. Gurule said. World Tour rankings and this past q Chiefs at q Patriots “I was trying to get her to calm summer won her first ITF Pro Cir- down. We had to let the doctors cuit Futures tournament. “I hope TIEBREAKER do what they do. After she walked she’s fine but it didn’t look like q q it off I asked what she thought and she was super hurt after a while Iowa at Indiana she said ‘There’s no way you’re so I guess she’s good. It definitely Score: ______/______pulling me off this court!’” deviated my focus a little bit.” OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES: Every week, the Palisadian-Post will have a selection of NFL and college football teams. Check the teams you predict will win each game. The person with the most correct picks wins. In the case of a tie, the Indeed, Whittle hobbled back Making an effort to end points tie-breaker score will be used. The player who 1) picks the winning team and 2) comes closest to the total number of points scored by both teams wins. If one or more participants pick the winner and the same number of points, whoever is closer to between the lines and completed quicker, Whittle broke Mateas for the winning team’s score wins the contest. her Cinderella story, outlasting All entries must arrive at the office of the Palisadian-Post, 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, no later than 5 p.m. on the a 4-2 lead in the third set, won Friday before game weekend. Entries received after that will be disallowed. Duke freshman Maria Mateas, four points in a row under no-ad There is a limit of one entry per person. No photocopies, computer-generated or faxed entries are permitted. The contest is open to everyone except for employees of the Palisadian-Post and their immediate families. Winners will be notified 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 in a nearly three-hour scoring to hold for 5-2 and served each week and their names will be printed in the subsequent edition of the paper. Winners must report to the offices of the Palisadian-Post to declare prizes. The decisions of the editors of the Palisadian-Post are final. Winning certificates must be marathon to become the first Bull- it out two games later, giving a fist used by January 31, 2019. Sophie Whittle pumps her fist upon becoming the first Gonzaga dogs player ever to win the storied pump when Matias hit into the net. LAST WEEK’S WINNER: PATRICK ELDER (+7, 59 PTS) player to win the ITA Riviera singles title. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer title at Riviera Country Club. (See WAATC, Page 6) Page 6 Palisadian-Post October 11, 2018

Athlete of the Week Up and Over

ILANA OLEYNIK

Ilana had the kind of day tennis players dream about, playing close to perfection in the final round of the CU Invitational in Boulder. The University of Colorado senior won both of her singles matches without dropping a game. First, she blanked Northern Colorado’s Sarina Chhabra, 6-0, 6-0, then she defeated North Carolina’s Elisabeth Walsh 8-0 in a pro set. Ilana opened Diego Rogers (right) of the Knicks tries to block a layup by Jacob Glaser of the Bulls during a Coed Major Division basketball game last Saturday afternoon in the tournament Friday with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Christina Zor- the large gym at the Palisades Recreation Center. The Bulls ultimately prevailed, 43-31. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer dani of Wisconsin. She also finished the three-day event undefeated in doubles, pairing with Ky Ecton to win three matches versus duos from Northern Colorado, Colorado State and North Carolina. Ilana grew up in the Highlands and played three years at Malibu High before transferring to Palisades as a senior and leading the Dolphins to the City Section championship in 2014. She began her collegiate career at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2015-16. To nominate your favorite Palisadian for Athlete of the Week, email [email protected].

Pali High Cross Country Runs Clovis Invitational By STEVE GALLUZZO Rounding out Palisades’ line- Sports Editor up were senior Holland Mueller (21:22.2) and sophomore Sophia alisades High’s boys and girls Klotz (21:22.5). Pcross country squads traveled Led by race winner Sofia Pali High volleyball’s (l-r) Keely McMahon, Alex Laita, Danica Yeh north Saturday to compete in the Abrego (18:00.30), defending and Annie Wibbelsman are honored on Senior Night. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Asics Clovis Invitational—on the City champion Granada Hills was same course they hope to return to second and contender El Camino for the CIF state championships at Real was 11th out of 31 schools in the end of the season. the varsity girls XL Division. Competing in the elite “cham- Palisades’ varsity boys ran in- Four on the Floor pionship” division, the Pali High the XL Division and were 24th out By STEVE GALLUZZO girls placed 20th in a field of 23 of 34 schools. Granada Hills, ex- Sports Editor schools, headed by powerhouse pected to challenge the Dolphins Temecula Great Oak (led by race for the City team title in Novem- ast Friday’s league contest versus Westchester marked the final reg- winner Tori Gaitan in 17:09.7). ber, was ninth, led by fourth-place ular season home match for four Palisades High volleyball seniors. Sophomore Miranda Schriver, finisher Sean Larbaoui (15:54.7). LIn keeping with Senior Night tradition, they all got flower bouquets last year’s City Section champion, Highland’s Daniel Rodriguez won and all were in the starting lineup. For outside hitter Alex Laita, who paced the Dolphins by completing the 3.1-mile race in 15:32.9. had not played since the Dolphins’ season opener against Eagle Rock, the 3.1-mile course at Woodward Junior Alec Stewart paced being on the floor was a triumph in and of itself. She set the tone with a Park in Fresno in 18:32.6. the Dolphins, clocking 16:51.6 to spike on the first point of Palisades’ 25-15, 25-8, 25-14 victory. Junior Sarah Bentley, a two- finish in 75th place. He was fol- “It’s no fun being hurt all season but it just so happened I was ready time City 3200-meter champion lowed by Alec Schmitt (17:12.6), to play,” said last season’s City Section MVP, a Highlands resident and Nina Khmelnitckaia of Kansas celebrates an ace with partner Janet in track, was the Dolphins’ sec- Pablo Sandoval (17:34.0), Mark University of Oregon commit whose sister Olivia is on Pali High’s surf Koch in Sunday’s doubles final at Riviera. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer ond finisher in 19:14.4, followed Barboza (17:38.1), Hunter Stei- team. “I’ve had pain in my knees, I can’t jump high yet, but I can start by reigning City 800-meter track man (17:53.9), Joseph Pollack working on strength now. One memory that stands out is the bus rides ner recognized three individuals champion Brittany Darrow, a se- (17:56.4) and Emmett Kallmeyer on the way to the finals. Even if we don’t win, everyone is hyped.” WAATC for their longtime commitment: nior, who clocked 19:43.4. (18:02.3). Fellow hitter Danica Yeh, who lives in Mar Vista and whose older (Continued from Page 5) event founder Dr. Fred Ho; refer- brother played baseball at Pali High, cannot believe how fast time flies. Sunday’s finals concluded the ee Jane Goodman and tournament “I’m not planning on playing in college so this is it, but volleyball WAATC’s 34-year run at Riviera. doctor Jerry Bornstein, affection- Pali High Water Polo Makes has been such a big part of my life,” Yeh said. “Our semifinal match last Along with the men’s All-Ameri- ately known as “Jock Doc.” year was such a rush—we were so ecstatic when we won!” can Championships, the event will All week, ball boys and girls Middle blocker Annie Wibbelsman has verbally committed to Con- be played in Tulsa, Oklahoma, be- wore t-shirts from the previous 33 Splash at South Bay Tourney necticut College. She lives near campus and her brother Gus is a fresh- ginning next fall. years of the tournament. alisades High’s boys water La Habra 9-6, with Grant netting man at Palisades: “It’s sad that my high school career is almost over but “This is a bittersweet ending “On behalf of 300 Division 1 polo team headed south last three goals, Trask and Matt Gar- I’m extremely close with the younger players,” she said. “I’m going to to an amazing run that began back coaches, I want to thank the club PFriday and Saturday for its tough- cia tallying two each and Ramirez remember Coach Carlos [Gray] the most and things he told us.” in 1985,” tournament chairwoman members and host families,” Duke est tournament of the season, win- and Luis Urias each adding one. Setter and co-captain Keely McMahon lives in the Via Bluffs, went Sarah P. 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Quarterback Forrest Brock scrambles for a first down in Palisades’ Palisades receiver Cristian Popescu holds the ball up after a diving Running back Tayari Gloster breaks a tackle to gain extra yardage in 20-6 victory at league rival Westchester. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer catch in the fourth quarter last Friday. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Palisades’ road win versus Westchester. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Pali Football (Continued from Page 5) Western League Football Standings “Our goal from the very begin- Team League Overall PF PA ning in June has been to prove that we could play with the big boys,” Venice 2-0 5-2 246 155 Ghodooshim added. “We’re tired Fairfax 2-0 5-2 186 143 of Palisades being labeled ‘soft.’ Palisades 1-1 5-2 168 71 This game is only the beginning. We’re shooting for the stars.” Westchester 1-1 6-1 302 130 Ricardo Abrego ran for two Hamilton 0-2 4-3 133 185 touchdowns, Brandon Forrest ran University 0-2 1-6 112 255 for one, Jaxon Bell caught a 40- yard scoring pass, Johnny Babala Last week’s results had an interception and Sebastian Palisades 20, Westchester 6 Conway-Burt was four-for-four on extra point kicks as Palisades’ Fairfax 17, Hamilton 3 JV team moved a step closer to the Venice 42, University 0 league title with a 28-14 victory. “Last year they gave us our FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE toughest game in league,” Coach Palisades at Venice, 7 p.m. Ray Marsden said. “They only Hamilton at University, 7 p.m. completed two passes. Our depth Westchester at Fairfax, 7 p.m. Quarterback Sloane Senofsky escapes from the pocket in the third quarter of last Friday’s junior varsity and conditioning caught up to game at Westchester. Palisades won 28-14 to stay atop the Western League. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer them when we went no-huddle.”

WAATC Whittle, who lost in the first (Continued from Page 6) round of qualifying last year, joins Levitating Leap Among the first people to hug a distinguished list of champions Whittle as she left the court were at Riviera—a list that includes El Medio Bluffs residents Norm rising WTA star Danielle Collins, and Synthia Saltoun Siever, who who won in 2015 for Virginia. housed Whittle during the week. “If I couldn’t control it I had “We’ve been a host family for 20 to try to ignore it,” she said of years or so,” said Synthia, whose the injury. “If I’d focused on it I daughter Rebecca Ebin went to would’ve gotten more frustrated. Pali High and played the Riviera I knew it wasn’t going to get any event twice while at Wisconsin. better so I had to push through it.” “They were awesome, got Kansas seniors Nina Khmel- us anything we needed, helped nitckaia and Janet Koch paired to us get ready and were here ev- beat Stanford’s Caroline Lampl ery day supporting me and my and Kimberly Yee, 6-3, 6-2 in the teammates—I cannot thank them doubles final. The Jayhawks’ duo Stanford’s Kimberly Lee stretches to hit a forehand during Sunday’s enough,” said Whittle, whose won the National Summer Cham- doubles final at Riviera Tennis Club. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer mom Kristi Niles played Riviera pionships at TCU to earn a spot some 25 years ago for Loyola Ma- in the Riviera main draw. The last rymount and was there to watch time they played together was two 60 Years of Service to the Westside her daughter Sunday. years ago at Riviera when they Gurule joked that Whittle lost in qualifying. JOHNSON “might get Monday off” after her “When we got that first break FOSTER courageous achievement. in the second set, we knew we had FITZGERALD & Jo Ann Bright “What she did out here was an the confidence to close it out,” DARLING, LLP (310) 459-5930 amazing feat,” he said. “It’s just said Khmelnitckaia, who stayed u u AAA amazing. There’s really no other the week with Riviera members CPAs word for it. She’s passionate, she’s Nathalie and Doug Bagby while “Your Full Service Accounting Plantscapes hard-headed, she’s everything you her partner stayed at the home of Firm in the Palisades” Over 35 Years in Business 15200 Sunset Blvd., Suite 203 • Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Indoor Plants & Landscaping want in a player and a person. Tanya McDonald. • 310-454-6545 • Designed, Installed & Maintained She’s the same way off the court Stanford players stayed with as she is on the court.” Kathy and John Kissick.

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ver in The Huntington, residents celebrated with drinks provided by SHOREbar and food by Pie N Burger. Gourmeletas Oserved up hand-dipped ice cream. The party featured three bounce houses as well as pony rides and a visit from Mr. Silly and Los Angeles Fire Department Station 69. The fun took place on Sunday, Sept. 30, at Huntington Park.

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he Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association annual Block Party took place in the business district on Marquez Avenue. TThe fun-filled day included a visit from Whirlie the Clown and a balloon artist, as well as a bounce house with a World of Disney theme. Hot dogs—and all the trimmings—were served by ACS, and pizza and brownies were provided by Domino’s. Attendees could enter a raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses. Musical entertainment was provided by Greg Alper’s Quartet and the Alper Young Musicians Jazz Band. And for those preparing for flu season: Knolls Pharmacy hosted a flu shot clinic. Page 10 Palisadian-Post October 11, 2018

Here is the most recent installment of the Palisadian-Post’s photo series, Our Town. Have you or your neighbor done something interesting in or around town? Submit a photo and caption for consideration via email to [email protected].

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Local resident Katie Ebert visit- ed Palisades Village to celebrate opening day festivities. Ebert and her family were able to witness the event from VIP seating.

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Community United Methodist On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Optimist Club of Pacific Palisades hosted a President’s Party and Installation Church of Pacific Palisades long- Oktoberfest at Palisades Lutheran Church. time soloist Christine Rosander is gearing up for a show, promoting her latest album, “Been A Long Time,” on Oct. 28 at the Hotel Café. Photo courtesy of Jill Kettles

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REEL PALI PPWC Gears Up for 33rd Annual Palisades Connections Home Tour and Boutique to Film and TV By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

n Sunday, Nov. 11, Palisadi- Hanks Snags Coveted ans—and visitors—are in- Ovited to join the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club for the 33rd Annu- al Home Tour and Boutique. ‘Mister Rogers’ Role This year’s tour features a glimpse inside local homes that By TRILBY BERESFORD have been influenced by Palisadi- Reporter an residents. “May Sung, architect and de- any people grew up en- signer, is responsible in creating a joying the children’s tele- perfect home balance for a young Mvision series “Mister Rogers’ professional couple and their fam- Neighborhood,” starring the ily,” a press release noted. “Ms. playful and somewhat mysteri- Sung created an open floor plan ous Fred Rogers, a gentle man with a calming canyon view and who related to younger gener- honed in on the owners’ love for ations with patience, empathy books as well as created playful and love. spaces for the children.” Those who didn’t received Another home on the tour will a unique opportunity to learn offer “stunning views of the Pa- about Mr. Rogers’ mass ap- cific Ocean” and a gallery experi- peal in the recent documentary ence, created by Carole Decombe. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Pieces from Decombe, a gallerist (Which, if you missed it, is The man in red Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures and artist collaborator, will be screening at Palisades Branch available for purchase. Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, ly focused on a reporter and Mr. to be understood as a hero of his PPWC, a 93-year-old Palisa- Oct. 13.) Nostalgia and educa- Rogers’ relationship to his life, time—meaning our time, right dian institution, is “dedicated to tion are now continuing in a new and how the reporter’s whole now.” the enhancement and quality of film from Sony Pictures, with life changes when coming in Rounding out the cast is life in Pacific Palisades through none other than Palisadian Tom contact with Fred Rogers,” she Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, education, beautification, commu- Above and right: A Hanks donning the familiar red explained. along with the ever-malleable nity service and charitable causes. look at the homes on cardigan. The reporter in question is Chris Cooper. “Through our philanthropic the tour. The film, titled “You Are My Tom Junod, who profiled Mr. Currently in production, efforts of the organization, mil- Photos courtesy of PPWC Friend,” is directed by Marielle Rogers for Esquire magazine in “You Are My Friend” is slated lions of dollars have been fund- Heller, who gained prominence 1998. The detailed and well-ob- for release in October 2019. We ed to area nonprofits, public and Tickets are on sale for “The Diary of a Teenage served article was titled “Can look forward to the deep-dive private schools, our local fire sta- now for the tour/bou- Girl” in 2015, and written by fre- You Say … Hero?” into how Mr. Rogers actively tions, the elderly, health-related tique for $65 at thep- quent collaborators Micah Fitzer- Junod recently posted on changed people’s lives for the causes and various environmental pwc.org. Free park- man-Blue and Noah Harpster. Twitter, “The Fred Rogers pro- better, and in ways they never organizations.” ing will be available According to an interview file which inspired the movie to could have anticipated. Also part of the tour will be a at Palisades Charter that Heller gave to Entertain- be made with Tom Hanks was holiday shopping boutique, which High School, which ment Weekly, the project is not the subject of our ‘Heroes’ issue. Read Tom Junod’s article will be a stop on the shuttle route. will be the starting a regular biopic as one might as- And the best part about today’s about Mr Rogers via esquire. There is no charge to visit the bou- point for the Home sume: “It’s a movie that’s large- news is that Hanks wants Fred com. tique, which will be open from 10 Tour shuttle. a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Matthew’s Music Guild Welcomes New Director

By TRILBY BERESFORD Reporter

oaring musical programs have been a staple at St. Mat- Sthew’s Episcopal Church since 1985—and the upcoming season of concerts is beginning under the new leadership of Dwayne S. Milburn. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Milburn studied his musical craft at UCLA and the Cleveland Institute of Music before joining the U.S. Army in 1993. As a bandmaster on active duty, Milburn moved stations “every two to three years,” most recently serving as an army officer in Germany. “I’ve now retired to St. Mat- thew’s,” Milburn said on the phone with the Palisadian-Post, his excitement audible in the receiver. “And I’m obsessed with Bee- thoven,” he confessed, referenc- ing the season opener on Friday, Oct. 12: Beethoven’s “Piano Con- certo No. 5,” otherwise known as the “Emperor” concerto, with “Symphony No. 4” and the “Co- riolan Overture.” Piano is the first instrument Milburn ever learned, and he is eager to present this particular concert to a new audience because “people don’t usually associate Above: Milburn; below: Malan Photos courtesy of Tom Neenan lush beauty with Beethoven.” Triple Grammy-nominated thew’s will present a “Great War” South African pianist Petronel 100th Anniversary Commemora- Malan, who has enjoyed an inter- tion on Nov. 9, featuring Korn- continental career in classical mu- gold’s “Violin Concerto,” Cop- sic, will accompany the Chamber land’s “Letter from Home” and Orchestra. Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couper- This season opener has been in.” Violinist Annelle Kazumi a long time in the making, and Gregory will perform with the Milburn expressed his gratitude at Chamber Orchestra. everyone’s patience. Reining in the Christmas “I look forward to a wonder- cheer, a special holiday-themed ful program—come and bring a concert will take place on Dec. 7, friend,” he said cheerfully. featuring compositions from Viv- Tickets for this Friday’s per- aldi, Bach and Handel. formance, which starts at 8 p.m. at the church, located at 1031 Bien- Visit musicguildonline for veneda Ave., are $35. ticketing and information about Looking onward, St. Mat- future performances. Page 12 Palisadian-Post October 11, 2018 Heart-to-Heart Gala Features Star Performers 10th Annual griefHaven Fundraiser to Enlist Top Stars of Stage, Screen and TV

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n Sunday evening, Nov. 4, Pal- isades-based nonprofit foun- Odation griefHaven is hosting its 2018 Heart-to-Heart Gala, bringing together a top-flight league of performance artists: Emma Hunton, Tracie Thoms and Briana Cuoco will headline the entertainment under the expert direction of Tye Blue. Hunton, acclaimed star of theater and TV, played Elphaba in “Wicked” on Broadway and in the national tour. She will star in the upcoming 2019 TV series, “Good Trouble.” Thoms is known for luminous roles on Broadway, most notably in

Gala entertainment, clockwise from top left: Emma Hunton, Tracie Thoms, Briana Cuoco and Tye Blue Photos courtesy of griefHaven

the play “Rent,” as well as in such a fun and exciting silent auction. fundraising events that have al- of her daughter, Erika Whitmore screen productions as “The Devil The auction will also be available lowed the organization to grow and Godwin. Wears Prada” and “Cold Case.” online to anyone who wants to bid continue in its important mission. The organization’s primary Cuoco, most recently seen on prior to the Nov. 4 evening. Additional highlights of the mission is to support those grieving “The Voice” as part of Christina Once inside, along with din- evening will include a live auction, the loss of a loved one and to edu- Aguilera’s team and stolen in the ner and entertainment, the Peace raffle and the premiere showing of cate others about the grief journey. battle rounds by Blake Shelton, is of Heart award will be presented to the new short documentary, “Who Support is offered through a wide well-known for her many roles in this year’s honoree, Palisadian Gail Is griefHaven?” range of services, from support theater and TV. Schenbaum. Schenbaum is nation- This year’s Heart-to-Heart groups to community outreach to Multi-talented Blue—writer, ally recognized as the co-founder Gala will again take place in the educational workshops and speak- actor, director and producer—is of In One Instant, a national teen beautiful top-story ballroom of the ing engagements. perhaps most recognized for his safe-driving program implemented Marriott Hotel in Marina del Rey Though headquartered in the brilliantly conceived parody pro- in schools across the country. She is with its nearly 360-degree view of heart of the Palisades, griefHaven ductions at the Rockwell Table and also co-founder of Umergency, an the marina. Tickets, tributes and has achieved world-wide recogni- Stage and at the Wallis Annenberg emergency and safety resource for sponsorships may be purchased tion, serving as a grief resource na- Theater. His acclaimed “Titanique” college families. at griefHaven.org or by calling its tionally and internationally through was performed to sold-out audienc- Also honored and presented Pacific Palisades office at 310-459- its website, educational programs es in Los Angeles and New York. with the Heart-to-Heart award will 1789. and media productions. The grief- He also created and produced Ru- be Palisadian Pam Solomon, with Haven website receives over a mil- mer Willis’ Café Carlyle debut and over 35 years of helping nonprof- About griefHaven lion visits a year, providing unique, subsequent Over the Love Tour. its achieve their missions. She is Familiar to many Palisadians, effective and loving grief support Such star-studded perfor- founder of Kehillat Israel Tzeda- griefHaven is a nonprofit founda- and education to those in need. mances account for only part of kah Teens and co-founder of the tion that was established locally the evening. Before the ballroom Friends of griefHaven, the key sup- by long-time Palisades’ resident, For more information, visit doors open, festivities kick off with port council organizing griefHaven Susan Whitmore, upon the death griefhaven.org.

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Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer (which just took place in West Los ly challenge the viewer in ways Angeles in September and will that studio tentpoles cannot. Greene said. “We’re celebrating sion fees to an industry low of $25 change locations throughout Cal- “It’s a great way for indepen- independent films.” per submission. ifornia each year) and two recent dent filmmakers to get their expo- While it may be the festival’s Across four years, Marina del ones in Las Vegas (debuting ear- sure,” he said. mise en scene, Marina del Rey is Rey Film Festival has come a long lier this year) and Miami (now on Greene and his wife, Ivy, not the films’ motif, Greene said. way from year one, when they year two). who locals may know from her In other words, the program is not projected the program in a humble “It’s become a huge part of long-running store Ivy Green for limited to local filmmakers. room within the Courtyard Mar- our business,” he said. Kids on Via De La Paz, have lived By MICHAEL AUSHENKER Now the pair have segued into “We screen films from all riott (today Hotel MdR A Double Born and raised in New York in the Palisades for 23 years now. Contributing Writer the film fest business. Their latest over the world,” Greene said, with Tree by Hilton) in 2014. and a graduate of Syracuse Uni- They have a son, 22, and a daugh- venture, Marina del Rey Film Fes- an emphasis on Southern Califor- Prior to managing film festi- versity, Greene said he applies the ter, 17, who is a senior at Palisades alisadian Peter Greene has tival, screens Oct. 17 through 22, nia cinema. Yet one film, “Blue,” vals, Gursha and Greene, who had skills and work ethic he learned Charter High School. gone from behind the camera when more than 150 films will run was submitted from Australia. Hollywood experience producing making such fare as “Alien Au- So what about a Gursha and Pproducing movies to, well, behind across five days. “There’s an explosion of student films, partnered to form a Marina topsy: Fact or Fiction” to organiz- Greene film festival set in their the camera projecting them. Films to appear at the Cine- films out there,” the Palisadian con- del Rey-based producing and dis- ing film festivals. own backyard? After working on films such mark at The Promenade at How- tinued. “They’re looking to exhibit tribution consultation firm. Since “When you’re producing,” he “I would love to do one in the as 2004’s “A Cinderella Story,” ard Hughes Center will include their films in a nice theater with great the launch of their first film fes- explained, “you’re the first in and Bay Theatre,” Greene said. Greene spent a decade partnering narrative and documentary films, projection and sound. That is a big tival, the pair is now responsible the last out.” on entertainment industry consul- shorts, even experimental and the part of our festival’s mantra.” for Culver City Film Festival, Sil- Ultimately, Greene wants to For more information or to tation with Marina del Rey-based odd animated film. Greene added that he and icon Beach Film Festival in Playa connect audiences with movies purchase tickets, visit marinadel- Jon Gursha. “We’re not genre specific,” Gursha insist on keeping admis- Vista, Golden State Film Festival that intellectually and aesthetical- reyfilmfestival.com.

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Reporter Davis from Palisades “The things happening in Lutheran Church likened ollowing the success of his Washington are sometimes more arly on in my interview with the song to the words debut indie-produced novel, entertaining than anything you composer (and Palisadian) of David in Psalm 61:1: F“The Amendment Killer,” Palisa- can think up,” he explained. “I’d EPhilip Springer, I announced that “When my heart is over- dian author Ronald S. Barak has say that many of the themes that I was not going to ask him any whelmed, lead me to the returned for an encore. happen to spring up in this story questions about “Santa Baby,” rock that is higher than Scheduled for a New Year’s are unbelievably timely in today’s the hit song he wrote with Joan I!” release, Barak’s latest book,“The political climate.” Javits in 1953 that propelled his On the subject of de- Puppet Master,” is a politically The author, who penned the career into super stardom and votional tunes, Springer charged mystery and the next novel on a dare by his friends, is shocked the world into realizing mentioned two that have installment in the Brooks/Lo- that Christmas songs could be impacted him emotion- tello anthology thriller series. sexy. ally: “You’ll Never Walk Described by his readers He was visibly thrilled; I Alone” by Rodgers and as a cross between Agatha think he gets tired of talking Hammerstein, and “I Be- Christie, Lee Child and John about it. lieve” by Ervin Drake, Ir- Lescroart, Barak’s well-re- Having warmed to my pres- vin Graham, Jimmy Shirl ceived series is known to ex- Photo courtesy of Ronald S. Barak ence, Springer shared that his and Al Stillman (four plore the many ramifications introduction to music came from writers was unusual in of politics while blurring the a twinkle in his voice. “It his mother Sylvia, a trained con- those days, according to The composer lines between reality and fic- looks like I am already cert pianist, and his father Mor- Springer). Frankie Laine Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer tion. more than halfway there.” decai, who had a “great ear” for made the latter famous. Set in the nation’s cap- Although the “The music. Springer has written for an off-Broadway musical (of ital, the “The Puppet Mas- Puppet Master” won’t be “Nobody loved music the 75 songs over the last five years, the same name) in 1981, with ter” follows Frank Lotel- available for wide release way my parents did,” Springer generally tackling one a week. lyrics by Michael Lombardi. lo, a homicide detective until after the holidays, recalled. The most recent is called “Prom- Springer rediscovered it recently assigned to investigate a fans who are dying to know He began piano lessons in ise Me You’ll Never Change,” a and is adding some new instru- string of vigilante killings “whodunit” are invited to 1933 when he was 7 years old, collaboration with poet Megan mentation. of prominent, but corrupt, join Barak for a pre-launch later studying with musician Gardner. He also highlighted “Time D.C. politicians. party at Diesel, A Bookstore and instructor Clarence Adler in “I’ve worked with about 50 You Old Gypsy Man,” a less- In true Barak form, at the Brentwood Country New York City. lyricists, and only three or four er-known collaboration with Har- the author turns due pro- Mart on Sunday, Oct. 14. A prolific career followed, have been poets,” he said, hint- burg that portrays time as an access into another enthrall- The event will kick off one that includes original music ing that those few have had a tive character: a thieving gypsy. ing wild goose chase as at 3 p.m. and will include a for television dramas and west- special quality. In 1995, Springer wrote “Re- his hero follows a trail reading by guest narrators erns, songs licensed to numerous Summoning the most use- quiem for an Artist: An Ameri- of breadcrumbs from an and a limited edition book theatrical productions and re- ful advice he’s received over the can Requiem” as a tribute to his affluent businessman all the signing with the author. cordings popularized by genera- years, Springer mentioned wise late brother Anthony, a painter. way to the White House—a reve- already in the process of “It’s going to be a fun and tions of stars from Frank Sinatra words from two great friends, “That is my greatest work,” lation that unleashes a firestorm of writing the third Lotello/Brooks come with, perhaps, a few twists,” to Madonna. songwriters Jay Gorney and E.Y he said with clarity. fury, and doubt, across an already novel, which he plans to release he said. “If you’re in the neigh- Talking energetically “Yip” Harburg, both whom have Many musicians are quick divided county. sometime next year. borhood, my wife [Barbie] and I about his most recent compo- now passed. to share the ways in which mu- Barak, a seasoned estate at- After that comes the deal with would love to have you stop by, sition,“Turn, Turn to Him,” “Jay suggested that I write sic has positively impacted their torney and past NCAA nation- Netflix, hopefully. say hello and help us celebrate.” Springer declared it a “devotion- compositions away from the pi- lives and in many cases, “saved” al champion, told the Palisadi- “I’ve heard that you need at al song that encourages people ano—in the bathtub, on a walk, them, but Springer explained, an-Post that his love of the law least three books to get an adapt- For more information, visit to be comforted by God,” add- doing something, anything,” matter-of-factly, that music “is” and reading the daily newspaper ed series going,” Barak said with ronaldsbarak.com. ing that many of his tracks have Springer recalled. “And Yip told his life. been about the love between a me to finish melodies before the It exists, with heart, in ev- man and a woman, but this one lyrics are added.” ery moment: both waking and is different as it introduces the Although there’s no doubt dreamlike. idea of a higher power. that Springer will be remem- FICTITIOUS Professions Code). name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the In fact, that higher power is bered most for “Santa Baby,” Listen to Springer’s new No. 2018212017 September 20, 27, October 4 and 11, 2018 name change described above must file a written objection FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court how the song originated. (which I mention in haste) he song “Turn, Turn to Him” on STATEMENT Palisadian-Post days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must “I went to the piano, and this expressed the song that has been YouTube and visit composerof- The following persons are doing business as: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should song was given to me by a power the most meaningful to him is santababy.com to learn more LEAPFROG SPORTS; 3637 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE., LOS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court ANGELES, CA 90066 Case No. ES022681 may grant the petition without a hearing. above,” Springer said. “Eternal Love.” It was written about his portfolio. KENDALL GUSTAFSON; 3637 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE., ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NOTICE OF HEARING LOS ANGELES, CA 90066 CHANGE OF NAME Date: October 19, 2018, 8:30 a.m. The address of the court This business is conducted by an Individual. 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Any person objecting to the LOS ANGELES, CA 90057 Executive Officer/Clerk name change described above must file a written objection oscar horacio hernandez; September 20, 27, October 4 and 11, 2018 that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court 117 LAFAYETTE PARK PL APT 14, days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must LOS ANGELES, CA 90057 FICTITIOUS appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should This business is conducted by an Individual. No. 2018240440 not be granted. 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By SARAH SHMERLING Sports and Day Camp helped run Editor-in-Chief the games and they knocked it out of the park.” n Saturday, Sept. 29, Pali This year’s events, which Backyard Olympics returned were attended by 100 partici- Oto The Huntington for participants pants, included beer pong, flip to compete for gold medals and cup, bite-a-box, corn-hole and an bragging rights in various Olym- obstacle course. Each participant pic-style events to raise money went home with a limited edition for Palisades Elementary Charter T-shirt, after dining on tacos, beer School. and win. Traditionally taking place in “It was hosted by the Brown- the spring, the 2018 Backyard ing, Cacciapaglia, Culp, Den- Olympics were moved up to fall ham, Longo, Lucas, Stewart and for the fifth and final run. Williams families who wanted to “We added a few new features express their gratitude to all of this year for the grand finale, such the Palisades Elementary—and as a vitamin B12 shot bar, as well non-Palisades Elementary—par- Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer as a ‘silent disco after party,’” or- ticipants who have attended and ganizer Liz Denham explained supported our school over the to the Palisadian-Post. “Iverbe years,” Denham shared.

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whichever was less. When a prop- many times as they wish. having such a difficult time -find erty is transferred to new owners, Another benefit of Proposition ing homes that suit their growing What Is On the Ballot? however, the property is reassessed 5 is regarding married couples who needs. at 1 percent of its full cash value are both over 55 and getting a di- For those who feel that this Michael Edlen Explains Proposition 5, “Property Tax and the limit on increases to as- vorce. If they own their original proposition is not relevant to sessed value resets. home as community property, each them now, because they are much Fairness Initiative,” and Other Real Estate-Related Propositions Voters approved Propositions partner may transfer their respec- younger than age 55, perhaps con- By MICHAEL EDLEN value from their prior home to their between the old and new values. If 60 and 90 in 1986 and 1988, which tive portion of the tax base to their sideration might be given to their Special to the Palisadian-Post new home, no matter what the new the new home has a higher market amended Proposition 13 to allow new properties, rather than them future options when it will become home’s market value is or where value than the prior home, the as- homeowners over the age of 55 to having to decide which partner relevant. If their parents or grand- here are four propositions on it is in the state or the number of sessed value would be adjusted up- transfer the taxable value of their would be able to use the tax car- parents live in California, it may be the Nov. 6 ballot that pertain to moves the owner has made. ward in proportion to the amount present home to a replacement ry-forward as is now the case. highly relevant now to them. Thousing issues. As of now, homeowners over over the sales price of the original home, assuming the replacement Some people oppose the prop- Proposition 10, labeled Afford- Proposition 1 would autho- 55 years of age are eligible to home, resulting in a blended tax. home was of equal or lesser value, osition because they feel it will able Housing Act, has a number of rize bonds for affordable housing, transfer their tax assessments from If the new home has a lower mar- and purchased within two years of result in lower property taxes that drawbacks that offset most of the loans, grants and veteran loans. their prior home to their new home ket value than the prior home, the selling the original home. are used to fund schools, healthcare benefits. Voting for this bill would Proposition 2 would authorize the only if the new homes’ market val- assessed value would be adjusted The transfer can be to a re- services, etc. Others point out that prevent any single state solution to state to use revenue from a 1 per- ue is equal to or less than the pri- downward. placement home in another county, such critics are ignoring the fact affordable housing and rent control cent tax on income over $1 million or home’s value, and can only be As most homeowners know, provided that that county agrees to that Proposition 5 would logically in the future. to provide funds for homelessness done one time. Also, counties, not Proposition 13, the Tax Limitations participate in the program, which result in increases in home sales by It could result in hundreds of prevention housing. the state, decide whether tax as- Initiative, required that properties most counties currently do not. those over age 55, which in turn different types of rent rules across Proposition 5 is to amend sessments can be transferred across be taxed at no more than 1 percent If Proposition 5 is passed, home- would generate increased sales tax the state, establish new non-elect- the original Proposition 13 (from county lines. of their full cash value based on owners 55 years and older will be revenue, job growth related to new ed rent boards rather than elected 1978) to allow homeowners who If the new home has a different 1976 assessed values plus limited able to take their property tax as- construction and remodeling, and representatives to dictate real estate are age 55 or older or severely dis- value than the prior home, the ini- annual increases of assessed value sessments with them to any county a wide range of fees related to real rent regulations, eliminate the abil- abled to transfer the tax-assessed tiative allows for an adjusted value to the inflation rate or 2 percent, in the state and they may do so as estate transactions. ity of owners to raise rents to fair One thing is clear about the market value upon tenant vacancy, current situation: An increasing and likely result in a reduction in number of people in California income property values by as much who are ready to downsize are con- as 20-30 percent in some areas. fronted with a moving penalty that There could also be various Pacific Palisades Home Sales (2018 vs. 2017) prevents them from selling. unintended consequences on the I have met with many local construction of new, multifamily st th homeowners over the last few housing and thus make our housing January 1 – September 30 years who were eager to find a new crisis even worse. home more appropriate to their cur- Many critics note that Califor- Brought to you by Michael Edlen rent lifestyle, but found that their nia is one of only four states that property taxes could increase three have rent control on specific prop- to five times what they are current- erties and they feel the only way to ly paying. Although their homes no solve the situation is to find ways longer fit their needs because they to incentivize the building of more Number Median Price per Average # Active as Year Sold Sales Price Square Foot D.O.M. of August 31st are too big or too far away from housing units, not the opposite. families, they feel stuck in place. Thus they urge us to vote no on 2018 165 $3,280,000 $1,200 56 95 Proposition 5 provides the solution Proposition 10. and is fully in line with the original 2017 204 $3,121,500 $1,127 57 69 intent behind Proposition 13 forty Michael Edlen has assisted years ago. more than 1,000 people in the pro- Another benefit of Proposition cess of selling their homes, many 5 is that to the degree that people of whom have experienced the over age 55 choose to move to oth- challenges of tax impacts and feel Statistical comparisons for 2018 vs 2017 er areas or smaller places from their they are severely limited. He can current larger homes, there will be be reached for complimentary con- Number of Sales ...... 19% lower more home alternatives available sultations at 310-230-7373 or mi- Median Sale Prices ...... 5% higher to the younger families who are [email protected]. Price per Square Foot ...... 6% higher Average Days On Market ...... unchanged Active Inventory ...... 38 % higher 2018 Inventory Up By MICHAEL EDLEN Pulgas Road ($1.4 million). The Special to the Palisadian Post highest sale (nearly $34 million) so far this year was on San Remo Statistics based upon M.L.S. records of Palisades single family residences only (Including Sunset Mesa) s of Sept. 30, 95 single-fam- in The Riviera. ily Palisades residences were There are 26 condominiums/ Alisted in the Multiple Listing Ser- townhouses on the market, which vice. This inventory level is 38 is about the same as what was percent higher than last year’s available at the end of the third Sept. 30 available inventory. A to- quarter in 2017. They range from a Neighborhood by Neighborhood: How Much Is Property Worth? tal of 165 homes were sold in the one-bedroom, one-bath on Sunset Palisades through the third quarter being offered at $699,000, to an January 1, 2018– September 30, 2018 of 2018, which is 24 percent low- unfinished three-bedroom, four- er than this time last year. Median bath on Tramonto for over $6 mil- sale prices were up 5 percent over lion. Forty-eight condominiums # Homes # Sold Median Sold Lowest Price Highest # On # In 2017’s third quarter, and the price were sold in the Palisades since AREA In Area YTD Price Sold YTD Price Sold Market Escrow per square foot was 6 percent high- the start of the year, ranging from YTD er. The median list price is current- a one-bedroom, one-bath on Sun- ly $4,822,500, which is 8 percent set, which sold for $580,000, to a Riviera 655 13 $9,439,000 $5,005,000 $34,000,000 12 4 higher than last year. three-bedroom, three-bath on Pali- The third quarter Palisades sades Drive, which sold for $1.895 sales this year were the lowest we million. The median sales price for Rustic Canyon/ have had in 10 years for third quar- condos at the end of the third quar- Will Rogers 318 6 $4,933,000 $3,003,000 $5,740,000 3 0 ters, and the number of months ter was $1,276,500, which is up of inventory is now back at the 12 percent over 2017 third quarter 5.5-month level it was at in 2011. median sales prices. Huntington 493 9 $5,495,000 $2,290,000 $11,625,000 10 0 These are all indicators of a market There are currently 61 avail- adjustment in process. able leases in the Palisades, starting The lowest-priced residence at $3,950 per month for a two-bed- Alphabets 881 20 $3,922,500 $1,979,250 $7,120,000 3 4 available is a two-bedroom, three- room, one-bath guesthouse on bath home on Sunset, which is Muskingum, and asking as high as being offered at $1.5 million. The $47,500 per month for a five-bed- Above highest-priced available property room, seven-bath house on Ravoli. Alphabets 365 11 $3,375,000 $2,150,000 $7,400,000 8 1 is a eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom There were 210 Palisades leases on Ravoli listed at $26.75 million. done through the third quarter of The most affordable areas so 2017 (up 12 percent over last year), South of Village 662 15 $3,395,000 $2,140,000 $8,900,000 7 4 far in 2018 are the Marquez/Bi- ranging from a one-bedroom, one- enveneda neighborhoods, as well bath guesthouse on Via De La Paz, as the Highlands. The Riviera had which leased for $2,500 per month, El Medio Bluffs 748 13 $3,500,000 $2,550,000 $6,850,000 8 6 the highest median average sales to a six-bedroom, eight-bath home price. The Riviera and Upper Mar- on La Cumbre, which leased for quez areas currently have the larg- $57,500 per month. El Medio to est number of homes for sale in the Upper Marquez/ 1427 37 $2,900,000 $1,400,000 $9,945,000 19 6 Palisades (12 and 19, respective- Michael Edlen, an agent with Bienveneda ly). Coldwell Banker, has been keeping The lowest sale price for the statistics of Pacific Palisades hous- third quarter of 2018 was on Las ing prices for the last 32 years. Lower Marquez/ BABC 339 7 $2,285,000 $1,805,000 $4,475,000 4 3

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This information only includes single-family residences and has been collected from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The “median” is the value of the middle home when the homes are arranged in an increasing order of prices. Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing Service from (date to date) and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent. October 11, 2018 Palisadian-Post Page 19 Creating a Landscaping Legacy Tyra Banks Village Property Sold at Palisades Village By TRILBY BERESFORD win for new inhabitants. Reporter Real estate movements aside, this year is proving to be another Palisadian Lisa Zeder Shares the Inspiration Behind hen discussing real estate busy one for Banks. In August, Wactivity in Pacific Pali- she signed a first-look deal with the Garden at the New Development sades, no conversation is com- Universal Television to develop plete without a mention of the scripted and unscripted content By JANET FARBER began several decades ago, when many properties bought and sold as a producer. Contributing Writer she went from creating her own by Tyra Banks. Having sprung into action, garden, to friends’ gardens, to Back in July, the Palisadi- she is currently serving as an ex- n your next stroll through friends of friends’ gardens. an-Post reported that the mod- ecutive producer on the TV mov- Palisades Village, look up— As her referral base grew, she el, actress, author and television ie “Life-Size 2” opposite Francia Oyou may discover some extraordi- enrolled in the UCLA Landscape personality had sold her hillside Raisa. The film is a sequel to Dis- nary surprises. Architecture Extension program Mount Holyoke property for $8.9 ney’s “Life-Size,” which landed on “On Swarthmore, you’ll find to broaden and strengthen her million and listed an additional TV screens in the year 2000. Aristocrat pear trees that will have design work. And then, about property for sale through Sothe- There is no rest for the wick- white blossoms in the spring,” 12 years ago, a breakthrough by’s International Realty. ed, or rather, the hard working and noted Palisadian Lisa Zeder of launched her work into the strato- The latter, a 3,700-square- resilient. LZ Design Group, the landscape sphere. foot house on Galloway Street designer hired by the Caruso team “I designed a double-lot prop- near Caruso’s brand new Pal- to create the gardens in the devel- erty in Santa Monica Canyon isades Village, has sold for $4 opment. along the Riviera golf course,” million, according to the Los An- “The promenade has ma- Zeder explained. “Golfers would geles Times. ples, which turn beautiful red in walk by and ask what we were do- It boasts four bedrooms and the fall. In the park we have pink ing. After that, we started getting five bathrooms, with an open tabebuia trees—one of Caruso’s calls from those golfers as well, floor plan, high ceilings, cozy favorites—which will also bloom and our business kept growing.” fireplace and plenty of outdoor in the spring, along with the pur- Zeder now designs estate entertaining space. The most ple jacarandas that play into the properties up and down both striking feature is a wooden stair- Monument Street trees, as well as coasts, as well as the United King- case with glass side panels that Liriodendron with yellow leaves dom. And then, she transplanted leads to the second floor. in the fall and an inconspicuous her over 30 years of experience Banks purchased the prop- greenish yellow tulip-shaped into the landscape at Palisades erty as an investment in 2014 flower. ” Village. for $3.295 million, and with the Zeder explained that Caruso’s She first was involved with epicenter of town now within vision was to bring an East Coast Caruso when she worked on per- walking distance, it’s a serious Photos courtesy of Sotheby’s village to the West Coast. To that sonal property for a member of end, LZ Design Group was tasked the team over two-and-a-half with planting a wide variety of years ago. From there, Zeder be- Before (left) and after (right) LZ Design Group’s finishing touches. mature trees, shrubs and grasses gan to receive phone calls. Photos courtesy of Lisa Zeder to lend an immediate sense of per- “First, I would get a request have been more thrilled.” worked alongside Caruso, Tutor manence and time. for some pots, then benches for When it came to working on Perini and American Landscape. “We talked about the impor- cityscapes, then a call to render a Palisades Village, Zeder explained She shared that she drew from a tance of it feeling like a garden submittal for them,” Zeder shared. that “expectations were high.” particularly fond memory. that was loved and embraced,” “And at each step, we were able to “The project was so amaz- “When I was a little girl, Zeder shared. “We imagined meet their expectations.” ing, we wanted to do everything growing up in Santa Monica, ev- people sitting in the park, on the Eventually, Zeder received a we could to meet those expecta- ery Christmas, my mother would grass, walking your dog at night, call asking if she’d like to make it tions,” she shared. “At every turn, put out on our mantle a little Dick- strollers, people of all ages. This official and join the team. Rick was professional, friendly, ens Christmas village,” she said. was a driving force in the design.” “We are a small company, extremely mannered, funny, kind, “From a very small age, I would A 30-year resident of Pacific there are only five of us,” she said. appreciative and gracious. And that look up at that village on the man- Palisades, Zeder is far from new “I hung up the phone and said, type of consistent reception allows tle and it had very special mean- of seasons. derstory tress such as the Chinese to landscape design. Her work ‘Oh, my God.’ Inside I couldn’t you to be a better consultant. ing to me. I kept drawing on that “Ideally it will wake up peo- fringe trees on Sunset by Amazon “When you are treated well, memory when I’d walk through ples’ senses with color,” she Books, and the peppermint wil- you want to do better than we’ve the Palisades Village in my mind.” shared. “You will see the red ma- lows in the paseo. ever done. It’s also the town our In order the achieve the goal ples in the fall, the white pears in “In a world where we can’t kids were raised in, we had to do Rick Caruso had in his mind for spring. There is a big beautiful always count on things, we hope better than we’ve ever done.” the village, Zeder needed to cre- Tipuana tipu tree that blooms yel- the Village and its plantings will For Palisades Village, Zeder ate a subtle feeling of the change low in summer on Palisades Vil- allow people to look forward to lage Lane, next to Vintage Gro- things, to anticipate and create cers. We wanted to do this with memories of time,” Zeder shared. 310.230.0202 the major trees, so there is some- “This village is something we get BONDED INSURED thing happening year round.” to leave behind, something that Lic #715099 The larger mature trees an- will be here for generations, and TiloMartinPainting.com chor the garden, followed by un- for that we are truly grateful.”

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By MICHAEL OLDHAM Faye into his films—with the Contributing Writer cameras off, the director, appar- ently from the get-go, had cast ilent film era actress Julia Faye as his mistress. Faye’s screen career would be As such, the loyal DeMille Sa mere Hollywood history foot- would help support Faye’s career. note without her ties to legendary He would give her film work, director Cecil B. DeMille. With- long after the heyday of her film out Faye’s decades-long romance career had faded to nearly black, The street in The Bluffs Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer with the married director of the when sound films took over Hol- 1956 film “The Ten Command- lywood in the 1930s. years after the director’s passing. Moving into the multi- ments,” there wasn’t much of a DeMille’s support of Faye In his will, DeMille had left roomed home, the backside of noted offscreen life for her, either. did not end with the charitable some money to Faye. Four years which stands high above Te- And while Faye’s ties to De- acting work he offered her on the after his passing, part of DeMi- mescal Canyon Road, Faye Mille began in Hollywood, her big screen. DeMille did not let lle’s handed-down fortune was had seemingly come full circle. final connection to the director Faye’s brief marriage in the 1930s used to buy the out-of-work ac- The house that ultimately was ended on Seabec Circle, in The to writer and fellow-actor Walter tress a house. bought with DeMille’s money, Bluffs neighborhood of Pacific Merrill break up the bond he en- Though Faye would not gain stood within miles of the Santa Palisades. joyed with the actress. ownership of the 1924-built Span- Ynez Canyon and Santa Monica Faye called Seabec Circle Faye and DeMille Photos courtesy of Wikipedia The director financially ish-style mansion, she was able to film locations of “The Woman home beginning in 1963. In 1915, helped the actress long after her live out her remaining days there. God Forgot.” nearly 50 years before moving Dorothea in the 1915 film version when he saw one. In 1916, Sen- Hollywood money had left her The 3,600-plus-square-foot The Seabec Circle home onto the sleepy cul-de-sac, Faye of “Don Quixote.” nett made Faye one of his famous purse. This financial help from house still stands. Today, it sits on would be Faye’s final one—the was headed for an ordinary life. Faye’s Hollywood big film Bathing Beauties for his movie DeMille is what ultimately land- a lot of that is just over a quarter actress passed away in obscurity After being schooled at Il- career break, it was said, may going comic fans to both adore ed Faye on Seabec Circle, four acre. in 1966. linois State University, both her have resulted from the exposure and laugh with. On the set, Faye mother and stepfather had hoped she gained, not as actress, but as would perform her own stunts. for Faye to become a teacher. a fashion magazine model. But Faye’s career and her fate But, Faye was no ordinary young Faye’s magazine photo shoots offscreen would change in 1917. lady. She had other plans and highlighted her favorable physi- This was the year she met DeMi- higher-profile dreams that would cal qualities—namely her signa- lle. move her away from St. Louis, ture legs or striking “pegs.” For Faye’s slim figure and the Missouri, where she was raised. she, as a model, was called “the magazine pages displaying her A marriage in 1913 may have girl with the perfect legs.” Her unique beauty had caught the eye briefly interrupted Faye’s future, modeling work also led to her be- of the famous film director. De- but little is known about this ing tagged with having “the pret- Mille cast Faye in his 1917 Aztec event. tiest feet and ankles in America.” romance film, “The Woman God Either way, Faye came to Hol- But the five-foot-two-inch- Forgot.” lywood in 1915 to visit friends. tall Faye had more to offer the Though Faye was not a wom- But, through luck and circum- screen than her legs: The actress an DeMille would ever forget. stance, she made a Hollywood had a lovely face. She also had The actress would be a con- studio connection. And with the captivating dark-brown eyes that stant in the films DeMille direct- reluctant approval of her mother, complemented her black, wavy ed for the next several decades. Hollywood became Faye’s per- head of hair. DeMille would keep Faye busy manent home. With a turn of the head, Faye with either big parts, such as her Born in Virginia in 1892, could go from a look of innocence role as a gypsy in the 1926 film Faye was in her early 20s when to one of mystery to one of simple “The Volga Boatman,” or small she capitalized on her initial stu- beauty. parts or even bit parts. This would dio connection. The gumptious Keystone Studios boss Mack continue until DeMille’s passing young lady landed some bit parts Sennett knew an attention-grab- in 1959. in moving pictures. She played bing face and beach-quality figure DeMille did not only cast

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eck your halls with spiders, ghosts, skel- etons and more: The Palisadian-Post’s Dfifth annual Creep Your Crypt contest is now accepting entries. Each year, homes in all neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades are welcome to join the home decorating contest—which celebrates all things spooky. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Creepiest Crypt, Best Theme and DIY-Originality. The winner in each judging category will receive $500 in gifts and services from local restaurants and businesses. “At the end of the day, it’s all about the children in this great community of the Palisades having fun,” last year’s winner of Creepiest Crypt, Ashley Cohen, shared with the Post. “We had a lot of fun doing it,” Jeff Ar- chipley, winner of DIY-Originality, said after learning that their Chapala Drive home had taken home the prize. The three winning homes, as well as additional decoration inspiration Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Residents of the Palisades can enter their own home or the home of a spirited neighbor. Entries will be accepted through Oct. 30. Voting—which is primarily done online by neighbors and community members—will be open Oct. 17 through Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in the Nov. 8 edition of the Post. For more information or to sign up, visit palipost.com/creep-your-crypt-contest-2018. Looking for decoration inspiration? Check out these photos of last year’s entries and winners.

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CalBRE 00916736 Page 22 Palisadian-Post October 11, 2018 The Value of a First Impression ‘Top Chef’ Contestant How to Easily Spruce Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal Before Puts Alphabet Streets Coming on the Market Home on the Market By SARAH KNAUER Special to the Palisadian-Post By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief e all know that first impres- sions are important, espe- hef Stefan Richter, restaurateur and “Top Wcially when it comes to selling a Chef” contestant, recently listed an Alpha- large asset such as your home. The Cbet Streets home for sale at $5.8 million. exterior of your home is the first Richter, a 46-year-old chef who hails from aspect prospective buyers will see Finland, was a runner-up in the fifth season of and remember—a home’s curb the Bravo show. He also competed in season 10. appeal can instantly turn them on Richter currently operates Stefan’s Steakhouse Photo courtesy of Wikipedia or off of a home. in several cities in Finland, Oftentimes people drive by including Tampere, Turku homes before even making an ap- and Helsinki. pointment to see the inside, so it is The contemporary pertinent that the exterior looks its farmhouse-style, six-bed- absolute best at all times. Below room, eight-bathroom are a few easy ways to spruce up home “infuses everyday your curb appeal before coming living with chic sophisti- on the market. cation,” according to the 1. House numbers should listing. The floor plan, de- be easily visible and attractive. Before and after sprucing up. Photos courtesy of Amalfi Estates signed to be inviting, in- Pick a font and that reflects the cludes a formal living room style of the neighborhood and and should look clean and sharp. that transitions to a dining complements your house as well. 6. Have your windows pro- area. 2. Since garage doors take fessionally cleaned and screens With wide plank oak up so much space visually, it is removed so they are as clear as floors throughout, the vital that they look as best as pos- possible from both the inside and kitchen feature Wolf/Sub- sible. Make sure the paint is fresh out. Sills and trim should be fresh- zero appliances, custom and that any hardware looks sharp ly painted, in good condition and cabinetry and a breakfast as well. all window coverings facing the area. 3. Walkways and hand- street should be uniform. The main level also rails should be in good condition 7. Landscaping should be features a formal family so buyers can easily access your freshened up and match the style room and guest en-suite. home with no chance of tripping of your home. More formal homes The family room’s doors and it indicates that keeping your pair nicely with trimmed lawns open to a backyard, which property safe is important to you. and hedges, while less formal tend comes complete with a 4. Placing a doormat and to- to look inviting with wild flowers. pool and built-in barbecue. piaries at the front door creates a Of course, in Southern Califor- on timers to ensure they turn on up as well as refer you to the prop- Upstairs includes a sense of welcome and makes the nia it is always smart to consider each evening. As a bonus, a pho- er licensed professionals. master bedroom with a sit- entrance feel complete. drought-resistant varieties as well. tographer can get some great night ting room, fireplace, bal- 5. The color of the front 8. It is just as important for shots as well! Sarah Knauer is a sales part- cony, dual closets and a door also plays a big part into a your house to look great in the If you are thinking about sell- ner at Amalfi Estates that has spa-like master bath. Also Photos courtesy of MLS home’s curb appeal. Tradition- dark as it does in daylight. Buy- ing your home, make sure to go sold close to $1 billion in prop- upstairs are three additional and modern homes work well ers often drive by homes to see over any recommend improve- erties and was selected by The al en-suites. with black or red doors (matte or neighborhoods at all times of the ments with your broker before WSJ as one of the top 100 teams A movie theater, game room, additional en-suite bedroom and wine shiny), and cottages or bungalows day and may even schedule an professional photos are taken and in the country out of one million area can all be found on the lowest level of the home. pair nicely with fun colors such as evening showing. Make sure your any showings are scheduled. A agents. Sarah can be reached Richter bought the 6,000-square-foot home, which is currently list- blue and yellow. Hardware should exterior lights are strategically good agent should be able to help on her cell at 310-663-4606 or ed by Kathy Ellis of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, last year match the essence of the home placed, in good working order and you decide what areas to spruce amalfiestates.com. for $5.21 million. The home was built in 2016. Art of Living sothebyshomes.com/socal

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The six-person Edlen team, composition and systems. Rather since we noticed leading indica- tered with trash, leaves, etc.; Do- which was built over the course of than being a loose-knit collection tors of a market correction start- norschoose, through which we 10 years, helps clients buy and sell of individual licensed agents, as ing by June. As of now, we have were able to support thousands homes throughout the Palisades. are most other teams, I gradually had 20 percent fewer sales than of kids in hundreds of classrooms Find out here what Edlen thinks built the team concept over a 10- we had last year at this time. As in providing books, materials about the current market, what the year period modeled after medical the cost of money slowly creeps and health aids for which no oth- current challenges are in real es- or legal offices with specialists in up and prices likely to inch even er funds were available. We also tate and three things people should each function necessary to pro- higher for some months, homes contribute to many other organi- consider when selecting a Realtor. vide all services. here are, once again, becoming in- zations, including Orbis, Heifer, With a background in busi- creasingly unaffordable. Windows Between Worlds, Meals By SARAH SHMERLING ness rather than sales, I wanted to On Wheels and Smile Train. Editor-in-Chief have clearly defined roles with de- Shmerling: Now that Pali- tailed systems and procedures that sades Village is open, how do you Shmerling: What neighbor- Shmerling: How does your would assure the highest level of think it will affect the local hous- hood of the Palisades would you background help when it comes to service. There are now six of us, ing market? recommend for a family with working with clients? each experienced and licensed, Edlen: The local market has young children and why? Edlen: I learned the lesson and two of us also have full bro- anticipated the Caruso project be- Edlen: That’s a difficult ques- of being of service to others from ker’s licenses. ginning two years ago, which led tion to answer simply because age 13 when I began earning my I am the primary lead-genera- to an extremely strong demand for it depends on so many factors in own money mowing lawns and tor and negotiator. We have an Op- homes within walking distance of addition to being a young fami- delivering newspapers. Working erations & Escrow Manager (Tati- the Village. I expect a continuing ly. I recommend they start out by in many employment contexts ana Weiss), Listing, Preparations strong demand for at least several meeting with a skillful and experi- helped me develop understanding & Marketing Manager (Christina months more as the desirability enced agent who has successfully and empathy for people with di- Wagner), Buyer’s Agent (Jolie continues to grow. represented at least five such fam- verse backgrounds. Hernandez), Team Executive As- ilies in the last couple of years. After receiving a degree in sistant & Notary (Monica Miran- Shmerling: What are three That agent should ask a series of psychology and an MBA with da), and our recent addition (Keith things people should consider questions to fully understand the honors at UCLA, I worked on Craven) is working with many of when selecting a Realtor? clients’ preferences, reasoning, two social science research proj- our lease clients as well as numer- Edlen: Local experience in needs, resources and values. ects where I learned the logic and ous buyers and potential sellers. both up and down markets. Strong Only after that process could procedures of statistical analysis. ability to help anticipate and re- recommendations be made. For Having a strong interest in pos- Shmerling: What are some of solve potential and actual prob- example, while the Village seems itive thinking since college has the ongoing challenges of work- lems that can come up during the to have gained in popularity been of immeasurable value to cli- ing in real estate? sale or purchase process. Their over the last few years due to its ents I work with, whether buying Edlen: The ongoing challeng- ability to genuinely strive to un- walkable lifestyle, other neigh- or selling. es in real estate today include understand peoples’ wants, needs borhoods, such as the El Medio Lessons learned through derstanding and working with the and desires, and then to effective- Bluffs and Marquez Knolls areas many years in a family business greatest generational diversity in Photo courtesy of Michael Edlen ly communicate and help clients have attracted those who prefer to and in investment analysis have history. It can be difficult for many to achieve their goals. be slightly removed from the ac- benefitted clients. I’ve gained a agents to learn how to effectively changed in the Palisades in the many substantial changes to a tion of being in the center of town. broader understanding of how relate with the millennials (now last 10 years? home immediately following the Shmerling: What are some of best to serve clients through two ages 22-37) and to also be able to Edlen: Speaking from a real close of escrow and before they the organizations you were able to Shmerling: Is there anything mastermind groups of other top provide the tremendous support estate perspective, historically even move in. In some cases, this give back to this year? else you’d like the community to agents from all over the country. and empathy so vital to the rapid- buyers would close escrow and even occurs with new construc- Edlen: The Pacific Palisades know about you and your work? ly growing number of seniors who simply move into their home and tion. Woman’s Club, which in turn dis- Edlen: I enjoy the continu- Shmerling: How many peo- need special counseling regarding make plans to slowly improve it tributes funds raised to dozens of ous opportunities to be of service, ple are part of the Edlen team and needs and alternative solutions to over time and make it their own. Shmerling: Do you think the local groups and organizations; learning how to continually im- what makes it special? their own challenges. The last 10 years have seen a market is slowing down? Chrysalis street maintenance, prove our team’s skill sets, and be- Edlen: The Edlen team is different kind of buyer—one that Edlen: I know that it has without which the village streets ing able to inspire others to pursue unique for the Palisades in its Shmerling: How have things has a separate budget to make slowed down, as was expected would quickly again become lit- their dreams and aspirations.

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Developing a Green Thumb Students at Marquez Charter Elementary School kicked off Farm to School Month in October with vegetable and fruit tastings from local farms on the morning of Oct. 1 and 2. Participating farms included Harry’s Berries cherry tomatoes, Given’s Family Farm peppers and tomatoes, G-Farms stone fruit and grapes, and Frecker Farms cucumbers and carrots. Marquez, home to a seed to table program for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade, will host chef demonstrations throughout the month of October, including Chef Makani Carzino of Pono Burger, The Draycott, Melissa Darpino of Vintage Grocers, Jessica Siegel of Gelson’s, Chef Samuele of Tratto and Douglas Silberberg. Find out more about the Marquez garden-based learning projects, led by Marie Steckmest, founder of Palisades Cares, at mar- quezschoolediblegarden.blogspot.com. Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

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