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Vol. 2, No. 11 • April 6, 2016 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 15,000 • $1.00 See Page 14 PaliHi Showcase Tonight

Residents are invited enjoy the talents of Palisades High School students who participate in visual, musical and film arts— tonight, April 6. The free event begins at 6 p.m. with choral groups performing outside Mercer Hall. The showcase, which is open from 6:30 to 9 p.m., includes AP Studio Art, ceramics, photography, sculptures and film screenings. There will also be a performance by the award-winning drumline and color guard in the main gym. Additionally, look for performances by the jazz band and PaliHi dance group. Photo at left by Will Schwertfeger, photo above by Avery Tucker Think Fast: Fiery DWP Meeting at Marquez By SUE PASCOE new location—i.e., one that will somehow netic frequency) from power lines. “The PAPA Needs Editor withstand the inevitable lawsuits. greatest exposure is from the use of everyday As an interim solution, the DWP re- appliances,” he said, pointing out that the ouncilman Mike Bonin had the vealed two desired locations for 65-ft. PTD current overhead line at Marquez emits from Parade Theme right idea: Host a community meet - stations, but Bonin’s office was flooded with 4 to 11 mG, that a coffee maker emits 12 mG, Ever since American Legion Post 283 re- Cing at Marquez Elementary on calls from people who didn’t want those a hair dryer 33mG and a microwave 100 mG. vived the Pacific Palisades Fourth of July pa- March 14 so that LADWP officials and res- poles in their immediate neighborhood (on The DWP’s preferable choices are Mar- rade in 1961, a theme has helped define the idents could address the contentious issue El Medio at Sunset and on Marquez Av- quez Avenue in front of its empty lot below parade each year. This year is no different, of where to locate two “temporary” pole- enue near Marquez Elementary). the large schoolyard and on El Medio south and PAPA (Palisades Americanism Parade tower distribution (PTD) stations in west- This led to the March 14 meeting, at which of Sunset, just above the high school park- Association) is asking your help to pen a ern Pacific Palisades. Bonin told the audience: “One thing is cer- ing lot. The reasons are the location to the clever, witty, poignant or memorable theme. Unfortunately, the meeting was punctu- tain. We have a problem with power failure existing underground vaults and less dis- Last year’s winner was businesswoman ated with angry hoots, residents trying to in Pacific Palisades. There is no consensus on ruption of traffic (installation would take Joyce Brunelle’s entry: “Palisades Parade: talk over other speakers or out of turn, and a permanent solution. Unless we have a stop- about three weeks). The Marquez site would Pride! Passion! Patriotism!” applause, even after a DWP representative gap measure, we’ll have serious problems this only involve one pole, alternate sites would Submit your best idea(s) to info@pal- asked people not to clap so that all would summer with brownouts and blackouts.” involve two poles. isadesparade.org, by Friday, April 15 at have time to speak. DWP’s Bill Herriot explained that since DWP officials reiterated that the PTD noon. The winner will be selected at the DWP presented its electrical conundrum 2009, three circuits (29-03, 29-06 and 29-05) poles would come down once a new sub- next PAPA meeting on April 18. to the Community Council in January, em- have been overloaded. “The existing cir- station is completed. If your theme is selected, you can ride in phasizing that the neighborhoods west of cuits cannot meet current demands,” he They were asked why the poles couldn’t the parade aboard a fire engine (with se- El Medio need a new substation (similar to said. “The limited circuits available causes go in commercial areas rather than near lected family members) and Palisades News the one located at Sunset and Via de la Paz), longer outages.” schools or residences. “There aren’t a lot of will feature you in a story. but that the DWP is still seeking a workable Until a substation can be built, the PTD commercial areas in the Palisades; it’s mostly stations will act much like an extension residences,” was the response. cord does in a home. Another resident asked why this project

Postal Customer Postal One audience member asked, “Why couldn’t go underground. Well, first of all don’t you look someplace else than the the station would have to be the width of the Marquez area?” street, with ventilation vents on the side-

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PAID demands need are within the Marquez area. to be dealt with—and the DWP doesn’t U.S. Postage U.S. Herriot also explained that the DWP had have a company that could build one.

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There were egg hunts for all ages at the Palisades Recreation Center on March 26. Rec Center Director Erich Haas, who is out on medical leave, praised employee Juchell Wardlow. “She has done an excellent job of organizing this and spring sports,” Haas said about Wardlow, who started work in late February. The hunt was broken down into different areas based on age. Among the participants in the two-year-old and younger category was Lola Sue (or is this her twin Leah Sophia?). Photo: Shelby Pascoe Sidewalk Proposed on Entrada Drive By LAUREL BUSBY Lorenzo. Pedestrians will now have a much portation engineer for the L.A. Department tion in a few months, according to Harris. At Staff Writer safer way to access San Vicente and beyond.” of Transportation. The centerline between the March SMCCA meeting, some members The new sidewalk, funded by a Highway San Lorenzo and Adelaide would be expressed a desire for a comprehensive plan idewalk construction on Entrada Safety Improvement Program grant, is cur- changed from two sets of double yellow for the area to ensure that the sidewalk and Drive is planned between Adelaide rently slated to range from five feet wide in lines to one double yellow line. the narrowing of the roadway wouldn’t neg- SDr. and Amalfi Dr., which pleases some portions to seven feet wide at Amalfi, “Widening the sidewalk definitely pro- atively impact future efforts to address traf- some residents and upsets others. according to Ferdy Chan, a project engineer vides better protection for pedestrians,” Chan fic and pedestrian safety issues on the street. The City of Los Angeles applied for and from the Bureau of Street Services. In ad- said in an email. “Narrowing roadway width Other members said the plan would en- received a safety grant from Caltrans to condition, a safety improvement for Canyon often affects vehicles at excessive speed to hance safety and noted that future improve- struct a sidewalk on the south side of En- Elementary students crossing E. Channel slow down thus improving overall safety for ments, such as a sidewalk on the north side trada, according to Debbie Dyner Harris, Road will include “two new access ramps all users, including pedestrians and drivers.” of Entrada could still be added if funding the district director for Councilmember and a ‘bump-out’ on the channel side, which The city’s draft striping plan will be pre- was acquired. Mike Bonin. would shorten the crossing distance across sented to the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association board member George Wolf- “The project is beneficial to the commu- E. Channel Road.” Association Wednesday morning on April berg stated in an email that the association nity, as there currently is either not a sidewalk To accommodate the new sidewalk, En- 6 for their review. Harris said she welcomed had not requested the particular sidewalk on Entrada at all, or a very narrow strip of as- trada Drive would be narrowed from 40 residents to email her or call with their configuration that the city had drafted, but phalt in that location, forcing pedestrians to feet to 37 feet wide. Traffic lanes would each comments or questions (Debbie.dynerhar- the group had repeatedly advocated for walk very close to traffic,” Harris wrote in an be 11-feet wide, and edge lines (shoulder [email protected]). safer routes to Canyon Elementary. email. “The other side of Entrada has a stan- areas) would be seven feet each, according Resident Guy Seay has written the coun- “These requests, made in conjunction dard sidewalk for a portion, but ends at San to Mohammad Blorfroshan, senior trans- cil office objecting to the plan, because he with the school principal, included Ocean worries that the narrowing of Entrada Avenue Extension and the 200 block of could increase accidents, especially near Amalfi as well as the entire length of Upper the corner of Kingman. Mesa Road,” Wolberg said. They “were Kasich Names Caruso “We are deeply concerned with the im- deemed to have the highest priority in all pact on the safety for drivers (and cyclist[s]) of the 11th City Council District in the last that will result from the narrowing of the two rounds of funding applications,” but As California Co-Chair street,” Seay and his wife, Deborah, wrote in the requests were “denied.” epublican presidential candidate John if there is a contested or brokered convention. an email to the Palisades News. “This proj- Kasich announced Thursday that he Caruso told the Daily News that “It’s ect at the very least needs more attention, Student Art Show had hired Rick Caruso as his national going to the floor. Nobody will win the first so that all considerations are vetted.” R Katie O’Neill’s Fine Art Studio will finance and California campaign co-chair. ballot and on the second ballot, they will vote Another resident, Mark Landay, said after According to the L.A. Daily News, the for someone who is qualified and some- the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association hold its spring student art show from move to bring Caruso aboard his campaign one who would win the general election.” meeting on March 8 that he thought the April 10 through April 16. The public is before the key California primary on June 7 It is felt that Ohio governor Kasich is the narrowing of the street would aid pedestrian invited to attend the opening reception had been in the works for weeks with Kasich only GOP hopeful polling well enough safety and reduce accidents. “I support nar- on Sunday, April 10. Owner Katie O’Neill meeting privately with the billionaire real against Democratic front-runner Hillary rowing the road for a sidewalk,” said Landay, urges everyone to stop by and enjoy a estate developer over several occasions while Clinton to potentially beat her in November. who added that he’d been working to get the beautiful selection of art from both the Caruso acted as a fundraising bundler. Caruso said the large populations in the city to install the sidewalk for six years. “I’d like adult’s and children’s classes. The stu- Kasich, third in the delegate count behind Bay Area and Los Angeles favor Kasich in the to see it put in, resulting in traffic calming.” dio is located at 835 Via de la Paz. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, hopes to be- primary because of the candidate’s mod- A final striping plan has not yet been cre- Visit: oneillsfineart.com or call: come the Republican presidential candidate erate stances on issues like immigration. ated, but the city hopes to begin construc- (310) 459-1030. Page 4 Palisades News April 6, 2016 Caruso Hearing Recapped: Going Forward By SUE PASCOE open in late 2017 or early 2018.” the Caruso Palisades Village was released. Planners to collect all the written and oral Editor During the hearing, Jose Romero-Navar - This document is solely for the first step comments they have received and make ro with the Deputy Advisory Agency said he for the merger and subdivision of lots on them part of a written staff report that public hearing for Caruso Affili- planned to make a trip to the Palisades on Swarthmore, Monument and Sunset. March will be presented to the City Planning ated’s Palisades Village project was Good Friday to see the streets and traffic. 24 was the deadline for public comment Commission. Aheld before a Department of City One resident pointed out it wasn’t a for this document. Planners will address those comments Panning Hearing Officer on March 24 in good time for an accurate traffic count be- The following day a revised letter of de- and summarize them. A member of the City City Hall. cause schools were out. termination was sent out and had removed Planning department who did not wish to ABC/Channel 7 summed up the three- “I will go and make my own determi- all conditions that had required an em- be identified said that the majority of the hour meeting: “A developer is planning a nation,” Navarro said. Near the end of the ployee shuttle and a Transportation De- comments are favorable, but most likely there major rehabilitation project for an area of hearing, Trisha Keane from Mike Bonin’s mand Program (effective in reducing will be conditions placed on the project. Pacific Palisades that’s seen better days, but office said the Councilman supported the ve hicle demand and peak-hour trips as- The staff report will be released on or not everyone is on board with the idea . . . project because they had heard favorably sociated with the project). The City was about April 18, ten days before the Planning “Residents, who were bused in by the Pa- from so many residents. asked why it was taken out, but the News Commission hears the case. The City Coun- cific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, spoke The News later asked Bonin’s office if had not received a response by press time. cil must eventually approve the project be- out. The majority were in support of the residents had contacted them to express The next step in this process is for City fore construction can begin. plan, but not everyone has been convinced. concerns about the one-way street, traffic “Some residents had several concerns, impacts, parking and other issues, which such as Swarthmore being turned into a were not mentioned in Keane’s statement. one-way street, the sale of alcohol and the David Grahamaso, Bonin’s communica- Guess Potrero’s Opening Date hours of operation. tion director, said the Councilman’s office In February 2011, there was a ground- People whose homes back up on to the “Kenneth Turan, a longtime resident, had received them. He was asked why that breaking ceremony for Potrero Canyon canyon are seen wandering around in it, said while he is excited about the concept wasn’t part of Bonin’s presentation to City Park. At that time, it was announced the often with their off-leash dogs. of a spruced-up downtown, there are a lot Planning, but he had not responded by Park would be open to the public by 2016. This leads us to the Palisades News ques- of unknown factors. ‘I’m happy that things press time. At that ceremony, Ted Mackie (of Ted’s tion of the week: What month and year do are going to come to life again—this stretch At the hearing, a majority of the 75 at- Bicycle Shop and a former member of the you think the park will actually open to the of this city has been dead for too long— tendees spoke in favor of the project. About Pacific Palisades Community Council) public? We will provide your guesses to but I’m worried about traffic as many of 20 had general comments or concerns. The doubted the completion date and remarked Councilman Mike Bonin’s office and will the residents are,’ he said. deadline for additional comments to the he didn’t think anyone at the ceremony lobby for the winner to be the one to actu- “Signage is already up for the proposed City Planning Commission was April 1. would be alive to see the opening. ally cut the ribbon—provided that person project and developers said they hope to On March 31, a letter of determination So far Mackie is right. The park below is still ambulatory and alive by the time the start construction by July. The goal is to for the division of the land unit regarding the Recreation Center is far from complete. park opens. 16678 Via la Costa 1172 Encinal Cyn Road Pacific Palisades • 5bd/7.5ba Malibu • 82 acres • 5 homes OFFERED AT $4,975,000 OFFERED AT $4,780,000 DAN www.EnclaveEstate.com www.1172Encinal.com URBACH PRESENTS REDUCED

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Kids Yoga Day April 8 Kohn Secures oin students at several Palisades schools, by more than 100 official ambassadors, $10,000 Donation such as Palisades Presbyterian Pre- kids will spend five minutes at schools and For Homeless Jschool, St. Matthew’s Parish School and other places doing fun yoga poses and cel- Corpus Christi, in celebrating the first an- ebrating fitness. Barbara Kohn, chair of the Design nual Kids Yoga Day at 11 a.m. on Friday, Power is an internationally recognized Review Board and Pacific Palisades April 8. expert on children’s yoga and the author Community Council president emer- The concept is the brainchild of Pacific of The ABCs of Yoga for Kids. She has been itus, was able to secure $10,000 for the Palisades resident Teresa Anne Power, a featured in USA Today and on Fox 11 in Pacific Palisades Task on Homelessness bestselling author whose latest book, The Los Angeles. She volunteers at Let’s Move from the Joseph Drown Foundation. ABCs of Yoga for Kids: A Guide for Parents West, LA., Children’s Bureau and Correc- She was told that a check will be sent to and Teachers, is being released that day. tions for Children. OPCC on or before April 15 by Foun- Power said that more than 11,500 kids in She is available to discuss with parents lifetime health and fitness; and why mod- dation Chairman Norman Obrow. 37 states and 12 countries will mold them- or teachers specific yoga poses that channel eration is the key to a healthy, whole child. A letter was sent from Obrow to selves into trees, flamingos, windmills, kites the excess energy of children with ADD and Call (310) 266-7705 or email info@ Ocean Park Community Center Exec- and other kid-friendly yoga positions. Led ADHD; six ways yoga can pave the way for kidsyogaday.com. utive Director John Maceri in March stating, “We are pleased to support this comprehensive effort to address the issue of homelessness in the Palisades. Pacific Palisades Dog Park Progresses We see the value in serving the local n January, the Palisades Park Advisory the off-leash dogs at the Pacific Palisades Black Ink (869 Swarthmore Ave.), community while concurrently pro- Board passed a resolution that Recre- Recreation Center. Sotheby’s (15308 Sunset Blvd) and viding access to supportive services Iation & Parks (RAP) look into the cre- Palisades residents are circulating a pe- Goorus Yoga Studio (15327 Sunset Blvd.). vital to the homeless population. We ation of an off-leash dog park in Pacific tition, “A dog park with not only give our Petition organizer Leslie Campbell is also are confident our contribution will be Palisades. Board member Madeline Hyman pets room to romp and play, but will keep at the Farmers Market pet rescue most Sun- used effectively and look forward to was designated to follow-up with RAP on dogs from running off-leash illegally on days from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with petitions. hearing more about your progress as this motion. Rec Center property. Help us build an off- “Between the stores and the Farmers Mar- the year continues.” Although there have been prior attempts leash dog park in the Palisades!” ket I now have just over 1000 signatures When asked about her efforts in se- to create an off-leash park, there was a new Petitions are located at the Palisades Vet- from six weeks of Sundays. If we include the curing the money, Kohn, who grew up urgency when it was announced in Decem- erinary Center (835 Via de la Paz), Collar 1000 signatures I got from Save Barrington in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills and ber that the Barrington dog park, located & Leash (516 Palisades Dr.), Palisades Car Dog Park or Get Us An Alternative then we moved to Pacific Palisades in 1965, simon the West L.A. Veteran Administration Wash (890 Alma Real), Paws & Claws are 2000 signatures and counting. If we can ply affirmed that she remains committed property, might permanently close. There (16634), Instamail Office (865 Via de la get more awareness and help we could far to this community and its betterment. had also been increasing complaints about Paz), Dr. Condello (16636 Marquez Ave.), advance those numbers in no time.”

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Heard ANN CLEAVES About Town Thanks for Raising Caruso Concerns In my view the people who have voiced their concerns about the proposed Caruso project have forced some valuable changes and concessions from the developer. Although it may be time to move forward and iron out the remaining dif- ferences in the spirit of cooperation and progress while ensuring that the promises now on the table are kept, I think it is well worth saying to those who have stood firm on some worthy positions, “Thank you for asking and getting the answers.”

Do Not Block Driveways A construction truck was blocking a neighbor’s driveway, and when the paramedics arrived at my neighbor’s home for an emergency, the rescue team couldn’t access the home. The truck driver had to be found and the truck moved before the paramedics could get to the home. With so much construction in our town, please VIEWPOINT Thought to Ponder make sure emergency vehicles can get “Try to be a rainbow in through. someone’s cloud.” Don’t Muddy Free Speech Maya Angelou Parking Enforcement By KEVIN PRONGAY persons or entities, such as public schools and ― at Ralphs Applauded Special to the Palisades News elected government representatives, for the mere Kudos to Ralphs. It’s about time they speech. Vandalism is criminal activity that is o-called “hate speech” is in and of itself rightfully condemned. enforced their two hour “customer park- Founded November 5, 2014 constitutionally protected under the right In the words of the famous quote incorrectly ——————— ing.” Today I saw they now have a security of “freedom of speech,” enumerated in the attributed to Voltaire: “I may disapprove of 869 Via de la Paz, Ste. B guard walking the parking lot and chalk- S Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 First Amendment. everything you say, but I shall defend to the (310) 401-7690 ing tires, issuing tickets and towing vio- www.PalisadesNews.com In Pruneyard Shopping Center v. Robins, 447 death your right to say it.” ——————— lators. I thanked the security guard for U.S. 74 (1980) the Supreme Court affirmed a I have voluntarily litigated First Amendment Owner finally helping customers like me to have California Supreme Court holding that the cases for the ACLU for more than 40 years. 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Indeed, the ACLU website poignantly stresses Laurie Rosenthal bining the Blue Bus, Metro Bus and Ex- If the vandals who defaced Palisades High (https://www.aclu.org/hate-speech-campus): [email protected] position Light Rail Line on the TAP card Graphics Director School with vulgar and racist terms including “How much we value the right of free speech is really progressive for Los Angeles! I Manfred Hofer so-called “hate speech” messages had instead is put to its severest test when the speaker is Digital Content and Technology hope the transition from one system to distributed handbills on or near the high school someone we disagree with most. Speech that Kurt Park another will eventually work for single Advertising campus, their conduct would be constitutionally deeply offends our morality or is hostile to our Jeff Ridgway rides, too. 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EDITORIAL A Second Side to the DRB Recusal Story ollowers of Rick Caruso’s Palisades Village project had not taken part in the discussion, except to listen. Muller at any time before or during the Feb. 25 meeting were eagerly awaiting the second and final Design Vaccarino’s dismissal was based on a brief conversation stated that they would recuse themselves from the meeting.” FReview Board meeting about the development on she had with Bonin at the Swarthmore farmers market The Palisades News spoke with Kohn and Kelly, who March 2. Appointed by Councilman Mike Bonin, the on January 10. “[Our] conversation,” she said, “was about reiterated that they had indeed told Spitz that they were seven-member board was scheduled to discuss Caruso’s the DRB process in general (not the merits of the Village recusing themselves. The News also received written revised plans and then make recommendations to the City Project) and about the importance and right of DRB statements from two witnesses at the meeting who Planning Department. This would have provided vital members to hear public comment in open, public overheard the conversations. input from a key watchdog board here in Pacific Palisades. meetings. An issue with which he agreed.” When the News asked Spitz if she had been misquoted Unfortunately, the DRB was undermined by a mixture Stadel’s action left the DRB without a quorum and by the Post, she wrote in an e-mail, “No, I was not of over-confident assumptions, miscommunication not only forced cancellation of its March 2 meeting, misquoted by the Post.” and a flawed rush to judgment, fueled by an absence of but denied residents a chance to incorporate DRB The News asked Kohn, Comras and Vaccarino why support for the DRB from Pacific Palisades Community recommendations into their campaign to l.) lessen the they felt they could safely attend the February 25 meeting Council members. impact of Caruso’s development on adjacent residential without placing the DRB in jeopardy. On February 25, the PPCC met to discuss and vote on neighborhoods and 2.) defend the Palisades Specific Plan. “There was never any question about the DRB being three motions that endorsed various aspects of Caruso’s On March 9, a lawyer for Kohn, Comras and Vaccarino ‘in jeopardy,’” they wrote in an e-mail. plans. Four members of the DRB (Barbara Kohn, Kelly wrote to Stadel and other City officials, asserting that his “Did the City give permission for you to attend?” we asked. Comras, Stuart Muller and Donna Vaccarino) attended clients had been incorrectly and unfairly recused, that They answered, “Based upon prior client-attorney the meeting as council members—and Kohn (as chairman Stadel had rendered her opinion without speaking to the communications with the City Attorney, no DRB emeritus), Comras (Area 1 representative) and Muller three members, and that she should reinstate the DRB’s member had any reason to ask for permission from the (Area 6) sat at the board table. jurisdiction. (Palisades News, March 16, page 1.) City Attorney.” They later added, “The e-mails from After the first motion was read aloud, Historical Society According to attorney Timothy Reuben in his letter, the City Attorney were consistently written in the form member Dick Wulliger cited the by-laws and called for “. . . Both Ms. Kohn and Ms. Comras (as well as Mr. of recommendations, not directives, and contained no postponement of a vote on the motion. The other two Muller) informed the President of the Council [Chris hint of disqualification or other consequences.” motions were also postponed, though the Council still Spitz] prior to the meeting that they were recusing So that’s where it all stands—basically unresolved. Kohn, discussed them. Kohn and Comras made just two incon- themselves and would not be discussing or voting on Comras and Muller are veteran activists who obviously sequential comments; Muller made a joke about time. the Caruso-related motions.” He also reminded Stadel, value the DRB’s role, so we wish they had announced out Nevertheless, on February 29, L.A. City Attorney Renee “Notably, in prior correspondence, you specifically loud at the beginning of the meeting that they were recusing Stadel disqualified the four DRB members from hearing advised our clients that they could attend PPCC themselves. Then the entire issue could have been dis- the Caruso case, citing LAMC section 16.50.G: “No design meetings so long as they recused themselves with respect cussed in front of Councilman Bonin’s representative. review board member shall discuss with anyone the merits to the Caruso project, which they did.” Yet we also fault Spitz and her fellow board members of any matter either pending or likely to be pending before When the Palisadian-Post asked Spitz to respond to for not taking the initiative by asking Kohn, Comras and the board other than during a duly called meeting of the attorney Reuben’s assertion that Kohn and Comras had Muller if it was okay for them to be sitting at the voting board or subcommittee of the board.” The key word here recused themselves in person before the meeting, Spitz table. An appropriate discussion could have ensued. is “discuss,” since Kohn and Comras later noted that they told the paper, “Neither Ms. Kohn, Ms. Comras nor Mr. Instead, the DRB got thrown under the bus. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Marvin Braude Bike Path Councilman, seen a baby rattler up above the waterfall. (The following interchange was between Councilman I regret to inform you that the City is not getting its It looks like the early spring has brought the snakes Mike Bonin’s office and longtime resident Martin Kappeyne money’s worth from Shelter Clean. I rode the stretch of out of hibernation. in March.) beach this Sunday and it looked exactly as it did last Warren Cereghino Sunday. My wife, who runs that section every two days, Dear Councilman Bonin, can testify that it has not been cleaned. The bike path championed by your predecessor Can we do an audit of Shelter Clean to ensure that Swarthmore Tree Facts Marvin Braude is covered in sand between Tower 15 and my tax dollars are being spent on services that our Please inform the Palisades residents of Rick Caruso’s Chautauqua Ave. Could a sweeper move the sand away community needs? intentions to cut down 102 village trees regardless of from the bike path that is used by bikes and joggers? I thank you for your attention in this matter and am their health. I have done a survey of Appendix D in the Santa Monica has been very good at clearing the sure that you will have the City auditors enforce the MND Document regarding the trees and found that 67 path. I think we should be at least as diligent. contracts that have been made. trees are in great to good condition and 35 are in average Martin Kappeyne Martin Kappeyne to fair condition (because they need proper pruning). The residents have a right to know; they have a right Good Afternoon Martin, (The Councilman had not responded back to Kappeyne at presstime.) to have a voice. Without knowledge that voice is taken Thank you so much for reaching out to our office in away. regards to the bike path in Pacific Palisades. The bike path Email Michelle Levy (city planning) at michelle.levy is swept twice a week by the contractor, Shelter Clean Rattlesnake Sightings @lacity.org and Tricia Keane (Councilman Mike Bonin) (Thursday and Monday evenings). Our office has reached Normally, I have no use for “coyote sightings” in the at [email protected]. out to Shelter Clean and has requested updates as well. paper, but the first rattlesnake sightings each year are Rosanne Mangio Please, reach out to myself with any special sweeping different because the snakes are all over the place needs in between these regularly scheduled sweeps of the throughout the entirety of Temescal Canyon. Palisades News welcomes all letters, which may be emailed to path. Safety is indeed paramount for our office, and we Today, March 22, a young man who had just run the [email protected]. Please include a name, address certainly appreciate your bringing this to our attention. loop trail above Temescal Gateway Park told me, as he and telephone number so we may reach you. Letters do not Sharon Shapiro (Councilman Mike Bonin’s office) was coming down toward Stewart Hall, that he had necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Palisades News. Page 8 Palisades News April 6, 2016

Other residents argued they didn’t want mistakenly labels as Las Lomas & Sunset. A couple of years ago, the park was dug DWP the poles near their single-family residenc - That park was built by community vol- up by a DWP crew who said they had to es, but by moving them to alternate loca- unteers in 2005 as the idea of Palisades repair a water-line break. DWP left the site (Continued from Page 1) had an incident—two poles were near the tions, the poles would be in front of apart- Beautiful, the local volunteer organization without restoring the irrigation system, ment houses. that has been planting street trees for and allowing the irrigation controller to be epicenter of the Northridge earthquake), Ultimately, residents were given until decades in Pacific Palisades. stolen. Palisades Beautiful again organized nuclear attacks and mylar balloons (an April 1 to voice their location preferences I was on the Board of Palisades Beautiful a rehabilitation of the Northfield Triangle. issue because they can damage the lines in to the DWP and Bonin’s office. at the time (I still consult) and volunteered The Bureau of Street Services again re- front of one’s home). Councilman Bonin may have even more my services as a landscape designer. The site placed the irrigation controller. Another Bonin told the audience, “We have an ob- to consider because he received a petition is referred to by us as the “Northfield Trian- Eagle Scout project from scouts of Pacific ligation to make this friendly for the com- from Mike Lofchie, with 478 signatures, gle,” which is a street “median” that extended Palisades Troop 223 succeeded in restoring munity, even if it’s more expensive.” urging that Distribution Station 104 be the parkway into Northfield Street when it the park’s plantings and irrigation system. In addition to the Marquez Avenue loca- constructed at its originally intended loca- was made one-way north at Sunset, requir- Over the years, we have led work parties tion, DWP also investigated the empty lot tion on DWP’s Marquez Avenue property. ing cars to make a right turn onto Sunset. to maintain the plants, pathways and irri- along Sunset (at the former Bernheimer The petition states in part, “There is dis- By 2004, the median had become bare dirt, gation of the Northfield Triangle, with the Gardens location) and the alley behind Bol - appointment that our councilmember had since all the ivy had died years earlier when assistance of visits from city grounds crews. linger and Sunset. They also considered aligned himself with a minority opposition the City of L.A. stopped maintaining the In addition, the site hosts a beautiful ma- putting a pole at Sunset and Las Lomas and to the distributing station at the cost of im- irrigation system which had rusted out. ture Coast live oak tree (protected by the one at Sunset and Los Liones (near two posing great difficulty and inconvenience Palisades Beautiful obtained a city Adopt- city’s landscape ordinance, and which grows schools), or one at Sunset and Las Lomas on all other Palisadians.” A-Median permit to build the park. With into the existing power/phone lines above) and one at Sunset and Las Casas. (At those the cooperation of the Bureau of Street and a eucalyptus tree. sites, it would mean putting in two poles Services, which installed a new irrigation sys- The Sunset/Las Lomas site is at a danger- rather than the one.) tem, local volunteers were able to install new ous blind curve of Sunset Boulevard, with The alley will not work because of lack Letters boulders, a decomposed granite path and very high traffic and speeds. This site would of space. Audience members argued that (Continued from Page 7) a variety of new plants and ground covers. be very dangerous for DWP contractors and there were more car accidents nearer Mar- See the attached 2005 design drawing, and maintenance personnel. Further, I can imag- quez Elementary than on Sunset, which is No Power Pole at the before and after photos. The total cost ine cars damaging power poles and causing why a pole should go on the Bernheimer Northfield/Sunset exceeded $7,000, which was funded by Pal- power outages and potential residential fires. location (despite its landslide history). (The following letter was sent to DWP.) isades Beautiful and a generous grant from DWP is proposing options that would Many Marquez residents did not want I strongly object to the Sunset/Las Lomas the Lions Club of Pacific Palisades. The soil again tear up the park, for a power solution the poles near their school, accusing the alternatives proposed in your March 14, preparation and boulder placement work that is temporary at best. We can expect that DWP that “You are not considering the chil- 2016 “Power Reliability for Pacific Pali- was done as an Eagle Scout project by Troop DWP would leave the site in the same mess dren.” However, those who opposed the sades” presentation. The West alternatives 2, Santa Monica. The plant installation was that it left the park before. The Sunset/Las poles on El Medio urged that they be locat - 2 and 3 both show photos and descriptions done at a weekend work party with many Lomas alternatives would uproot a legacy ed at Temescal Canyon Road and Sunset— which propose placement of the poles in local neighbors, their children and Palisades of community volunteer action and com- above the Palisades High School baseball the mini-park at the corner of Northfield Beautiful members. We received a thankful munity beautification and pride. and AYSO soccer field. Street and Sunset, which the presentation write-up and photo in the local newspaper. David Card Celebrating 12 Years! Excellence in Real Estate From my family to yours, THANK YOU for your continued support.

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Cressman to Speak at Register for 2016 Walk With Love Shires to Speak at Democrat Meeting The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation will host its ninth annual 5K Walk/Run Republican Series through the Huntington Palisades on Sunday, May 1. The event starts at 8:30 Dr. Michael Shires from the Pepperdine At Palisades Library a.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Dr. University School of Public Policy will be This year’s course is now dog friendly and USATF-certified (a USATF-certified The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club the featured speaker at 7:30 p.m. on Tues- course is a road race course whose distance has been certified for accuracy). day, April 19, at the Palisades Lutheran will continue its speaker series on Wednes- There will even be a pet corner and doggy gift bags. day, April 20 when Derek Cressman leads Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. The public is The Foundation’s goal is to find the cause of breast cancer and prevent it before welcome to attend this free event. Parking a discussion, “Instructions for Overturning it starts. Each dollar raised through Walk with Love means one more dollar is available behind the church. Citizens United: How can we really get big towards powering innovative programs like the Army of Women® and the Health This will be the second event in the 2016 money out of politics?” of Women Study™. Proceeds also benefit the foundation’s innovative research Speaker’s Series sponsored by the Pacific Cressman, a leading national activist on as well as programs such as the Mapping of the Breast Ducts, the Biome of the Palisades Republican Club (PPRC). behalf of campaign finance reform, will Breast Study and ImPatient Science™. Shires will lead a discussion about this speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Palisades Library Registration is under way at: drsusanloveresearch.org/walk-love. year’s political events and then facilitate a community room, 861 Alma Real. The event focus group with selected audience mem- is free and light refreshments will be served. bers concerning the campaign, the candi- Cressman, who ran for California sec- dates, the issues and the future of the GOP. retary of state in 2014, wrote When Money Homeless Task Force at Shires serves as a political analyst on Talks: The High Price of “Free” Speech and KCAL Channel 9 (evenings) and KCBS the Selling of Democracy, and has testified Channel 2. He has been quoted as an expert before committees of the U.S. Senate and Woman’s Club Meeting in various publications including USA the California Assembly and Senate. His Today, Newsweek, The Economist, the Sacra- earlier book was The Recall’s Broken The Pacific Palisades Task Force on the circumstances of female homelessness. mento Bee, the San Francisco Chronicle and Promise: How Big Money Still Runs Cali- Homelessness (PPTFH) and the Woman’s The panel will be moderated by PPTFH the L.A. Times. fornia Politics. Club will hold a joint meeting from 6 to Chair Maryam Zar, who was recognized Please RSVP if you are willing to be part Visit: palidems.org or facebook.com/ 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at the Wom- by Sheila Kuhl on April 4 for her volunteer of the focus group. A brief Q&A will follow PaliDems or call (310) 230-2084 or email: an’s Club clubhouse, 901 Haverford Ave. efforts. The panelists are Palisadian Laura the discussion. [email protected]. The event is free and light refreshments Diamond, author of Shelter Us; West Los Call: (310) 454-4345 or visit: palisades - will be served. Angeles Police Department Captain Tina Republicans.com or email Rocky Bowman A panel discussion on homelessness will Nieto; Brooke Lykins, chief development of- at [email protected]. JUMBLE SOLUTION begin with an update from the Ocean Park ficer for Downtown Women’s Center; and Note: The fact that the Palisades Lutheran Community Center’s Palisades outreach Palisades OPCC outreach team member Church gives space for community groups to team. The focus will be on female home- Maureen Rivas. Sharon Shapiro from Coun- meet does not imply a relationship or an af- lessness, the unique needs of women and cilman Bonin’s office will also be on hand. filiation of any kind with the group. Page 10 Palisades News April 6, 2016

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Palisades News April 6, 2016 Page 11 Chamber Installation a Success he annual Chamber of Commerce installation was held at Duke’s rest - Taurant in Malibu on March 24. Former Honorary Mayor Sugar Ray Leonard watched as outgoing Mayor Jake Steinfeld turned over the gavel to the 29th Honorary Mayor, Kevin Nealon. Nealon, a Saturday Night Live star, come- dian and actor, had people in stiches as he outlined his plans for the Palisades. Nealon has a co-written the comedy, The Pleaser, with his wife, actress Susan Yeagley. It will be filmed this summer and will mark Nealon’s directing debut. Three awards were given at the dinner: Mort Farberow Award, Best New Business Ramis Sadrieh (above) won the Mort and Rotary Club’s Businessperson of the Year. Farberow award. (Below) Bill Shuttic’s Ultimate Health and Wellness was named Mort Farberow Award: Ramis Sadrieh Best New Business. This given in the late deli owner’s mem- ory and his devotion to the Chamber, com- Three Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayors: Jake Steinfeld, Kevin Nealon and Sugar Ray munity and children. Leonard meet. Photos courtesy Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce Sadrieh, owner of Technology for You!, and our Biggest Loser has lost about 15 She said in her 10 years at the YMCA, was Chamber president in 2009. He was pounds, with others losing between 5-10 she was appreciative of the generosity of president of PAPA, which organizes the pounds,” Shuttic said. the community. Fourth of July. He was a member of the Pal- Receiving his award, Shuttic said “Shout Pfannkuche explained she met a man isades Symphony and started his Cham- out to Mayor Jake. Jake doesn’t know this, but who worked at a YMCA in the Philippines. ber activities as a youth when he won the your book was one of the first health and fit- “He grew up in a home that was made from title of Mr. Palisades in 1993. ness books I ever read, so you motivated me a cardboard box and had a dirt floor. Still, “As a child, I would go to Mort’s Deli to get into the health and wellness industry.” his parents taught him that no one is so after school and summer camp,” Sadrieh Shuttic also thanked his wife Francie poor that they do not have something to said. “Mort Farberow was a great contribut - for her support. give to someone in need: that he greatest or to the community.” He continued, “If it gift at a particular moment could be a hug wasn’t for the Chamber, I would not have my Rotary Businessperson: Carol Pfannkuche in a time of crisis or a high five to celebrate loving wife, my two adorable children, a Carol Pfannkucke was selected by the Ro- an accomplishment.” mortgage payment and a cute dog,” he said. tary for her leadership role when the YMCA She thanked her husband Tony and two Best New Business: Bill Shuttic acquired and beautified Simon Meadow. daughters, Molly and Katie. “My goal is to make you healthy,” said Bill Shuttic, who opened Ultimate Health and Wellness in 2014 at ZFIT Studio, 827 Via de la Paz. He is certified herbalist, nu- Timing Can Be Everything tritionist, massage therapist and personal trainer and in charge of the Chamber’s By MICHAEL EDLEN process and possibly a lower sale price. plans to pack, move and even to make com- biggest loser program. Special to the Palisades News If a home is properly prepared and mar- mitments for where they will be moving. “We had more than 50 people sign up keted effectively both online and in print There are some ways to pre-negotiate ften people are not aware of what to publications, a typical listing may take 20-45 flexibility of timing in the sale contract that expect in the process of selling their days to open escrow. However, depending can affect the seller’s plans for moving. This Ohome. They may not know about on circumstances and the market climate, can enable the seller to wait until all con- preparations that could be made before it can take 60-90 days or longer to open es- tingencies are removed before committing marketing begins that will enhance the value crows, and then 45-90 days to close. Obvi- to moving plans that are not reversible. One of their home and the timing of the sale. ously, it can be challenging to make plans possibility is to include that the seller can How well the home is prepared before without taking into account the alternatives lease the home back for a few weeks to ac- professional photography is done can im- and various solutions. commodate moving out. pact the length of time it might take to get Once an offer is received, buyers usually If the buyer would like more time to re- the home into escrow. 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Listing the home during the tion and time requested for removal of such top one percent of all agents in the country Carol Pfannkuche was presented the Rotary winter holiday period and during the sum- contingencies. The uncertainty of this period with nearly $2 billion in sales. Call: (310) 230- award by R.Z. Meyer. mer season might result in a longer sale can result in delays that will impact the seller’s 7373 or email: [email protected]. Page 12 Palisades News April 6, 2016 Gottesman, Zhang Win Oratorical Contest By SUE PASCOE best way to be generous. If everyone resolved Editor to help someone, even if it were a basket- ball jump shot, we could all be at our best.” t was an evening of optimism as four PaliHi junior Kaelan Nettleship noted that middle school and five high school stu- some people feel life is like a competition Idents competed in the Pacific Palisades because everyone wants to be the best and Optimist Club’s annual oratorical contest everyone wants to win, but there are losers. on March 29. “If life is about the destination, then per- Students prepared a speech on “How the sonal growth is what counts,” he said. best in me brings out the best in others,” Dror took a different approach, saying, and delivered it to Optimist members, par- “A girl makes a sound—the bow constantly ents and friends at the Lutheran Church. moving across the violin. Her music in- The high school division winner was Pal- spires.” She continued, “A girl makes a isades High sophomore Daniel Gottesman, sound. Her supervisor is proud of this tutor. who received a $175 prize and will repre- Her pupils admire her and want better sent the Optimist Club at the Zone 7 con- grades now because she inspires them.” test on April 30 at the Baldwin Hills library. Dror concluded: “A girl makes a sound, em- Second place and $125 went to PaliHi braces her weaknesses, gives her best and freshman Keren Dror. Winners in the Optimist Contest (left to right) Keren Dror, Dashell Flynn, Judy Zhang encourages those around her. I am that girl.” The middle school winner was Paul Re- and Daniel Gottesman pose with Club president Kane Phelps and emcee Susie DeWeese. Notre Dame freshman Gwynna Dille vere eighth grader Judy Zhang, who also re- Photo: Bart Bartholomew spoke about working through debilitating ceived $175. Second and $125 went to Cor- mentors and the kids they helped, benefited. best, others will be inspired to be their best,” migraines and how it shaped the way she pus Christi eighth grader Dashell Flynn. Flynn was next and said, “We’re like mir- Zhang said. viewed the world. “My mind sees color out Susie DeWeese, who organized the event rors that reflect. When we show anger, we re- The last middle school speaker was Re- of context,” said Dille, who became friends and recruited the three judges, also served ceive anger back. When we show patience we vere seventh grader Siddhartha Shendrikar, with a girl whose world was troubled, but as the emcee. Each contestant was intro- receive patience back.” He reminded people who said: “I realized my life was going to that meant they both had a different per- duced as an alphabet letter, so judges would that an individual doesn’t have to do grand change on February 7, 2015. My baby sister spective of the world. That friendship not know names. acts to change the world, but rather small acts was born. I knew the baby was going to brought out the best in each girl. The first speaker was Revere eighth grad - can serve the same purpose.” look up to me and that I always had to do PaliHi senior Amy Shao said that she was er Lionel Bookey, who in fifth grade started Zhang spoke about Marie Curie, who my best.” He defined best as the highest an introvert—someone who kept quiet, kept a group called Friendly Fifth Graders that discovered radiation, but pointed out that level that one can give or achieve. hidden. “It took me a long time to realize mentored and befriended younger kids. “It someone inspired Curie and that someone The first high school student was Gottes- that I bring out the best in myself and others was a two-way street,” he said, noting that inspired Shakespeare. “If you are being your man, who explained: “Volunteering is the when I sit at the piano bench and play.” Solar Electricity from the Sun Home Auto Life Business Zero Money Down • • • You Own it, Not a Lease Call today for a Hedge against Utility rate increases no-obligation insurance review! 30% Federal Tax Credit (310) 454-0805 Reduce your Electric Bill Be Green and Save Green Residential & Commercial High Value Home Specialists Rebates

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Summer Tryouts For Theatre Palisades Youth Tryouts for Theatre Palisades Youth production will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 3:30 to 6:30 and again on Saturday, April 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Youth, ages 8 to 14 (third through eighth graders) can come on either day, and any time during the announced hours to audition. They are Yale’s all-female jazz a capella group, Proof, entertained residents at Atria on March 13. Former Palisadian Catherine Wang was asked to have one minute of (prefer- one of the soloists. Photo: Bart Bartholomew ably) a show tune prepared to sing. They will also be given scripts to practice and read from and asked to learn Atria Offers Month of Public Events a short dance routine. The entire au- tria Senior Living, at 15441 Sunset April 26. He will also discuss techniques for Brewster, who will make you feel like you’re dition will take 30 to 45 minutes. Those trying out should be pre- Blvd. (across from Gelson’s), offers those in wheelchairs and walkers. On April seeing “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself, starting at pared to rehearse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. its programs free to Pacific Palisades 18, Shuttic will introduce exercises that will 10:30 a.m. on April 21. A Monday through Friday, starting on residents. Seniors do not have to live at the benefit those with Parkinson’s disease. Monday, April 25, at 3:30 p.m., Irby Gas- July 5 through July 21. Shows will be facility to take advantage of the programs, Marion Calhoun, an R&B performer, con, who specializes in Elvis Presley songs, the weekends of July 22, 23, 24 and July but please RSVP to (310) 573-9545. will sing songs from Frank Sinatra, The will perform. 29, 30, 31. Attendance for all shows is On April 7, violist and Palisades Sym- Temptations and The Platters at 3:30 p.m. Happy Hour and Jazz will start at 7 p.m. a requirement for participation. phony director Joel Lish will perform at on Thursday, April 14. Guitarist Stanley on April 27 on the rooftop patio with ap- Director will be Lara Ganz, with as- 3:30 p.m. Ayeroff will perform at 10:30 a.m. on Fri- petizers and ocean views. Atria Park will in- sistance from long-time youth director Joey Aaron, a variety entertainer who day, April 15. troduce its new executive director, Victor Dottie Dillingham Blue. Currently, performs music from the 1930s to current Carlos Naranjo, a guitarist and variety Sims. The community is welcome. rights for the summer musical are pop, will perform at 3:30 p.m. on Satur- rock & roll singer who always gets the The next day opera singer Francesca Sola being negotiated before the selection day, April 9. crowd singing and dancing, will perform will perform opera and other musical tunes. is announced. Bill Shuttic covers self-defense for seniors at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20. Closing out the month on Saturday, April Visit: theatrepalisades.org. at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 and again on Frank Sinatra impersonator Jimmy 30 at 3:30 p.m. is guitarist David Winstone.

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omeowners are puzzling over what specimens from South Africa and Australia. of stiff, gray-green leaves. The flowers, rang- system that percolates the water slowly to do with the lawn in this new Having six years to grow in, this garden ing from yellow through orange (most while also providing an overflow pipe. Hwater-wise reality. It’s difficult to displays that balance between trees and common) to bright red, steal the show. The centerpiece of this back area is the abandon that luxurious greensward that shrubs, seasonal colors and textures that Smaller spots of color accent the larger Bauhinia, or Hong Kong Orchid Tree, has defined the suburban aesthetic for Jett envisioned. shrubs. Breath of Heaven, another shrub known for its large thick leaves and striking decades. But the reality of our semi-arid The anchor to the front garden is the endemic to South Africa, produces single purplish red flowers, which bloom from climate has landed. Australian willow (Agonis flexusa’s “After pink flowers between May and October. early November to the end of March. As with many landscapes, this front yard Dark”), known for its attractive, burgundy- The tiny, compact heat-loving shrub, Cistus An Australian willow anchors another was all lawn and a few shrubs before land- colored foliage and tiny white flowers that salviifolius, flowers from April through May part of the yard. This specimen is the parent scape designer Suzanne Jett was called in six stand out against it. with white-petaled blooms accented by a of the willow in the front yard. years ago. Jett has been designing and in- Assortments of unusual medium-sized bright yellow center. This is also a favorite A sculpture has been worked into the stalling environmentally sensitive gardens shrubs from South Africa in the protea for bees. patio, while the seating area and fire pit pro- in the Southern California area for 28 years, family also thrive in this atmosphere. The Jett has installed a weather-based irriga- vide an enjoyable, private outside room. A including design and coordination of four Leucadendron “Safari Sunset” with its dark tion system that reads the weather in real kitchen garden is tucked in at one end of public demonstration gardens in Santa green leaves tinged wine red on red stems time and adjusts the water accordingly. the garden, decorated with a number of Monica. complements the willow. The back yard landscape replaced a rot- whimsical painted animals, including a The front yard of this house demonstrates Commanding most attention is the aloe ted-out deck and lawn. Jett addressed the winged pig, plus two large tin deep-sea the endless variety of plants and trees that marlothii, a South African species distin- drainage problem by installing an under- fish “swimming” on the back wall. thrive in our semi-desert zone, including guished by its especially large robust head ground filtration pit, a passive collection (Continued on Page 16) Page 16 Palisades News April 6, 2016

867 BERKELEY ST., SANTA MONICA isa, the owner of this mid-century modern house, loves Palm Springs Land wanted her garden to reflect that. Her house sits on a hill, with steep sides that needed to be tamed. Seven years of neglect had left a heavy growth of weeds, while the over 60-year-old retaining walls were crumbling. The reclamation process included clearing the land, building reinforced retaining walls and terrace and creating new walkways. The back yard has four levels: house level with its lap pool and pathways; terrace level, which is really the focal point of the back yard; a sloping succulent garden, and finally the top level where UC Verde buffalo grass provides a grassy dog run, with pittospo- rum Silver Sheen bordering the purple fence. Each level has its own character with different surface treatments, but succulents and a purple/blue/green color palette provide harmony. All irrigation is drip on timers, but several areas have no irrigation at all and continue to thrive. The front yard was sculpted to lessen the possibility of serious erosion during a rain- storm. A second level of reinforced retaining wall was added to create a step back to the higher level of the yard. A rock dry stream bed meanders from the front entry creating the image of cascading rock and around the rocks with stands of phormium driveway. An orderly row of agave Blue way down the slope, with the illusion of water as in a flood. “Dark Delight” creating a backdrop. Kan- Glow set in black pebbles borders the side- breaking through the half-wall to a final Yucca rostrata, American agave, aloe ferox, garoo paw and Sticks on Fire light up the walk, providing a counterpoint to the more spill just before the brick surrounding wall, puya Bolivia and senecio madralescae fill in hillside. Groupings of barrel cactus line the random plantings throughout the garden. 728 EL MEDIO AVE., PACIFIC PALISADES erched on a hill above Palisades High steps—all intentional to keep the home open School, 728 El Medio is an oasis on and inviting to residents and passersby alike. Pa well-trafficked street. When Izmirian and Martin began working Builders Neil and Cindi Smith turned to for the couple three years ago, the house was the gardening duo of Bruce Izmirian and a small cottage. Now, “It’s a stylized California Jerry Martin, owners of Sacred Grounds coastal woodland with a New England house Landscape Design, for help in bringing backdrop,” Izmirian told the Palisades News. their vision to life. It was important to the Smiths to have The new, custom California Coastal home a coastal feel throughout the home, inside is three stories, and incorporates an indoor- and out, and Martin explains further, “It’s a outdoor flow throughout. It is GreenPoint California version of a New England house.” Rated (greenpointrated.com), and drip irri- “We want to share the landscaping with gation and native plants help keep it energy the public,” Neil said. “There is no hedge or efficient. Neil, a PaliHi graduate, designed wall.” People frequently stop, look and ad- the home and used quality materials mire the yard. throughout, with the hope that he could per - A blue-tiled waterfall-type fountain adds suade Cindi to live there. That didn’t hap- color and a soothing sound to the backyard, pen, and the house is currently for sale. which also features artificial grass. “It’s a tricky In front of the house, a stone fence and yard,” Izmirian said. “Half of it is in the shade, walkway, along with native plants, rocks, and you don’t want to use a lot of water.” The pebbles and California sycamore and liquid GreenPoint rating would not have been pos- ambar trees, decorate the path leading to the sible if the landscaping used too much water. blue front door. A bench in the courtyard The beachy home features light colors is a peaceful place to relax, while watching throughout. The upper terrace boasts a neighbors walk by. There is also a small view of the PaliHi football field, and any of rock fountain, giving a soothing sound to the three terraces are good places to watch the front. Birds enjoy drinking from it. the Fourth of July fireworks. The parkway in front of the house has Izmirian and Martin have transformed also been given a native makeover, and its gardens throughout the Palisades for the drought-resistant plants match those found past seven years, and their work has been elsewhere on the property. featured on the Garden Tour four times. The bluestone walkway is placed in a tra- “You only get one chance to give a first ditional brick pattern, and goes from the impression,” Izmirian said. “We want you sidewalk to the front door without any to feel that the house hugs you.” April 6, 2016 Palisades News Page 17

204 CARMELINA AVE., BRENTWOOD ulie Newmar passes through her garden as if turning the pages of her scrapbook. JHer delight may prompt a song, or surprise at a spurt of new growth, and always exhilaration over a familiar fragrance. “I live in paradise, and every day I get to experience the ecstasy and choreography of nature,” the actress says. “It’s nonstop art, and I am happy to share it.” Newmar has enjoyed a seven-decade career as a dancer, a film star (most notable as TV’s “Catwoman”) and a businesswoman (she received two U.S. patents for pantyhose and brassiere designs). Today, she continues writing, making small films and journaling on Facebook. It’s her garden that perhaps defines her most accurately, a 30-year project of floral “rooms” that wrap around her 2,000-sq.- ft. bungalow. From the street, the visitor comes upon a cacophony of loose color and glow, shad - ed by a small arboretum, including jaca - randa, weeping cherry and persimmon. Newmar insists that you must enter into the garden and follow the stone paths that weave through the mini-gardens, defined by color and texture. The “hot” garden is dominated by reds and oranges, including a variety of roses, such as the smoky ruby-red “Oprah Win- pink blooms with outstanding fragrance; a pink blush and glowing bronze reverse patio off the living room is lined with cym- frey” and “Don Juan,” a climber with velvety and the butter gold, yellow floribunda are surrounded by glossy, green foliage on bidium in an array of colors. This is the ruffled crimson flowers. “Julia Child,” named for the famous chef. strong stems. place Newmar enjoys mornings reading The “pastel” garden is dominated by the There is even a “Julie Newmar” rose at the As you enter the back garden, you pass the New York Times. blues, pinks and lavenders of delphinium, Huntington Garden, which she describes a begonia extravaganza, a collection New- Her well-established garden doesn’t need iris, foxglove and snapdragons—all great as “pale gold wrapped in rubies.” It has a mar is known for. an excess of water; nevertheless, she has ad- sources for flower arrangements. strong fragrance. From her office, the actress looks out on justed for more efficiency. Her landscape Newmar’s 80 rose varieties range not only The newest addition to her collection is a full view of her back garden. Great New designer Bradley James Bontems has imple- in color and fragrance but also to Hollywood the first in a series of garden roses inspired Zealand and Australian ferns crowd the mented a special drip system that calculates stars. There is the voluptuous “Marilyn by the award-winning Downton Abbey se- upper story, while the paths and secret gar- to the minute the watering requirements. Monroe” hybrid tea showing off large, per- ries. “Anna’s Promise” praises the true heart dens surprise the visitor with bird of para - Bontems and Newmar will be on hand fectly formed creamy apricot blooms; the and integrity of one of the most popular dise, ginger and Tasmanian Devil euphor- for the tour. “I love sharing my garden “Betty White”‘s many petaled soft blush characters, Anna Bates. Golden petals with bia. Paths lead to other secret gardens. The with garden people,” she says. “THE FARM” AT PAUL REVERE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL 1450 Allenford Ave. orchard. See other features here: pond, small This rare opportunity brings you within clave enjoyed periods of intensive admin- (one block south of Sunset Blvd.) vineyard, native-plant garden, old fruit a secret farmland occupying part of what istrative focus, when teachers often brought trees, a mini-amphitheater serving as out- was once a polo field, before the much- students into these special learning grounds on’t expect to visit a beautifully laid door classroom and gathering place, and the needed junior high school took it over in and regular maintenance went on. But sub- out and immaculate garden, like greenhouse holding ornamental plants. 1955. During the past 60 years the rural en- sequent regimes often let thick weeds and Dthe other six on this tour. But here’s even trash occupy the generous open space. your chance to view an amazing, two-acre The latest effort to utilize this precious agricultural area right at the border of Brent- piece of arable land began eight years ago wood and Pacific Palisades. Few people in when principal Fern Somoza brought in this high-priced part of urbanized L.A. know Richard Herrera to teach elective agricul- it’s there, unless they attended this public ture, horticulture, and flower arranging school and took classes introducing them classes while rehabilitating the huge plant- to plants and animals in hands-on ways, or ing area and sturdy greenhouse. Since 2011 else had or have children enrolled at Revere. these worthy efforts have been carried on by Some of these resi dents have joined in on teacher Carrie Robertson, who conducts volunteer work days at the garden. popular classes in agriculture, horticul- After passing through the gate, visit two ture and animal science while supervising enclosures with lively chickens, ducks and the continuing improvements. water turtles, then cages with guinea pigs The Farm, then, is a great deal more than and rabbits. Pass by raised beds with vegeta- a token middle-school garden. Ticket hold- bles, a shade house and a large tool room. ers are encouraged to bring kids under 18, Walking upward and eastward, you’ll spot free of charge. Drinking water will be avail- a greenhouse. Beyond it stretches a row of able, and cookies offered for sale. beds ready for spring planting and a mini- (Continued on Page 18) Page 18 Palisades News April 6, 2016

833 NAPOLI DR., PACIFIC PALISADES he first order of business for this the “Kaleidoscope” abelia, which offers year- homeowner was to replace the land- round color—green and yellow in the spring, Tscape that had been planted by the turning to gold in the summer and fiery developer of the former spec house. reds and crimsons in the fall and winter. “We wanted to get the new landscape in The shade planter is centered by a three- place even before we started to tackle the rock fountain, and a number of color- interior,” Bruce said, adding that he and his changing perennials and annuals, including wife found Whitney Landscape by driving fuchsias and delphinium. around the neighborhood and liking a gar- In the back of the house, Whitney plant - den Ethan Whitney had designed. ed a variety of fruit trees, including a Santa The challenge on the street frontage was Rosa plum, avocado and citrus on the hill- to soften and add interest to the horizontal side, which is stabilized with creeping my- east-west position of the house. In the back oporum, whose low-water requirements of the house, which is dominated by a steep make it a recommended ground cover in slope, the landscaper had to consider plant- areas where water conservation is important. ing an attractive and stable hillside. A seating area at the far end of the back Along the street side, Whitney has used yard is flanked by succulents and a passion a number of shrubs that are new arrivals in vine. nurseries. A podocarpus “Icee Blue” runs garoo paw, an Australian shrub that grows uneven and rolling surface. It does go dor- As you walk out of the house to the back along the length of the wall and provides low to the ground and is a favorite for hum- mant in winter but stays green. yard, the hardscape is segmented by pavers background for the coprosma “Pacific Sun- mingbirds. Whitney has created two pocket plantings separated by the dense, purplish-black set,” notable for its vivid coral-red center Korean grass (Zoysia tenuifolia) meets on the front porch, one for sun-loving plants black mondo grass. Beds of shade-loving contrasted with chocolate-bronze edges. the street. This hardy slow-growing com- including a diverse group of succulents—eu- geranium bianco provide healthy growth Another addition is the dwarf pink kan- pact grass grows in mounds, presenting an phorbias and echeverias. Note particularly and colorful blooms. 144 S. ANITA AVE., BRENTWOOD his is a 1936 modern home of Lil- iron band separates the pebbles from a bark lian and Robert Harlan Wintroub. mulch bed planted with creeping ceano - TRobert Harlan, a gastroenterologist thus “Joyce Coulter” surrounding two who teaches at USC’s Keck School of Med- sculpted pine trees. An arc of sunset gold icine, has a second career as a sculptor. The Breath of Heaven draws the eye up to Wintroubs initially contacted designer Su- “Adam & Eve” on a pedestal of granite. sanne Vaughn to discuss removing the turf Continuing on to the right, tulbaghia grass and replacing it with a drought-toler- Silver Lace with its pale leaves and wispy ant garden. Together they worked to create purple flowers creates a “spotlight” for the a setting for Harlan’s cast bronze sculptures “Two Dancers” (after Degas) in this back that would show them to best advantage corner of the front garden. Heavier plant- while also harmonizing the garden with ings were removed from against the house the architecture. so the white wall would reflect a silhouette The front garden was developed with of the darker sculptures. All plants are de- concentric curves reflecting the curves of liberately low-growing so that the sculp- the house. The first curve is of dymondia, tures remain the focal point. They are a walkable grass-like surface adjacent to the uplit at night. A third sculpture, “Sunday street, providing a surface guests can step in the Park with George,” sits in the alcove surrounded by Lillian’s azaleas, hibiscus and provide a simple, understated and walkable onto from their cars. Next came a layer of between the front entry and the art studio decorative kale. The grass was replaced by surface giving pre-eminence to the sculp- pebbles with a combination echeveria and surrounded by various potted plants. dymondia and a row of blue fescue was tures. All the new planting areas are drought- aeonium, low-growing succulents. A rusted In the back yard, one finds a lovely pool added on the far side of the pool. Again, these tolerant and watered by drip irrigation. THE N/E/X/T/GARDEN IN TEMESCAL CANYON PARK Park along 700 Temescal Canyon Road, he Native/Environmental/Xeri scape/ drought-tolerant plants can be established plants and many months of volunteer plant- at the NE corner of the park, Temescal/Garden (N/E/X/T/Garden) and maintained organically, with minimal ing efforts, there are now over 700 native just south of Bowdoin Tshows visitors how diverse native and inputs, working beautifully in balance with specimens representing 100 varieties of 75 nature. species from 56 genera, plus several vari- Originally established by Palisades Beau- eties of South African and South American tiful in 1988, under the auspices of the City succulents and woody plants occupying of Los Angeles Department of Recreation most of this three-quarter-acre space—and and Parks, this half-acre area was subse- using just one-tenth of the water consumed quently abandoned to exotic invasive weeds, by the equivalent area of adjacent lawn. with only 85 original specimens of 34 vari- During the Pacific Palisades Garden Club eties surviving over a decade of neglect. Six Spring Garden Tour, the N/E/X/T/Garden years ago, garden designer Michael Terry and will be bloomin’ beautiful! Come find in- community organizer Barbara Marinacci spiration in this sustainability demonstra- started leading volunteers on the last Satur- tion garden in the heart of Pacific Palisades. day of each month (under the sponsorship Michael and Barbara will be there to guide of Palisades Beautiful and the Pacific Pali - you, answer your “how to” questions, and sades Garden Club) in a successful effort to help you identify your favorite plant vari- rescue, expand, and improve the N/E/X/T/ eties among the many on display. Our main Photo: Shelby Pascoe Garden. Thanks to community grants for advice: “DO try this at home!” April 6, 2016 Palisades News Page 19 Yarn Bombing Highlights Woman’s History Month By SUE PASCOE knitting-teacher-person.” Editor “One woman donated a beauty-counter gift basket and we raffled it off at my first ose Gilbert, Elizabeth Blackwell sit and stitch,” Vellemaire said. “I am most and Sarah Ride were among the 33 proud of having taught Marge Gold, who Rwomen honored with a “yarn helped me install the Village Green yarn bombing”—a colorful artwork installa- bomb, but couldn’t seem to pick up the tion that temporarily enlivens a public craft back then. This year, she became ad- area—on Monument Avenue in March. dicted and crocheted 40 inches of fabric!” An inspirational Palisades High School The 22 volunteers also included Cindy teacher, the first woman doctor and the first Simon, Karyn Newbill (and the PaliHi knit- woman astronaut were among those chosen ting club), Debra Green, Aurora Brown, by Palisadian Michelle Vellemaire to cele- Alyssa Lee, Christina Martinez, Barbara brate National Women’s History Month. Kohn, Sarah McCormick, Luann Abra- The project encouraged passersby to stop hams, Terry Lewis Lyman, Mary Louise at each tree (between Bashford and Swarth- Piccard, Annie Lee, Lainie Sugarman, Loren more) and read the tag about the woman Kaplan, Zyre Austin, Anne Tuohy, Carol being honored for having led by example. Sanborn, Carol Dituri, Veronica Sanchez, Left to right: Carol Sanborn, Mary Lou Piccard, Michelle Villemaire, Marge Gold, Lainie “Last year I yarn bombed the Village Hazel Delgado and Mrs. Williams’ Palisades Sugarman and Anne Tuohy working to decorate the Rose Gilbert tree on Monument, Green as a way to bring joy to the com- Elementary second-grade class. which had 95 roses handmade by PaliHi students. Photo: Bart Bartholomew munity while giving back at the same Vellemaire, who has two daughters, Pearl, “The absolute best moment came women who’ve been through their own.” time,” Vellemaire said. “It was so well re- 8, and Vivi, 5, said the project was “a great when a blind woman came to the yarn Vellemaire, a seven-year Palisades resi- ceived I decided to do it again.” way to talk with my kids about inspirational bombing and had a huge smile on her dent who is married to TV writer After the colorful exhibition, the pieces women and women who had an impact.” face as she was led through it by a friend. Jonathan Abrahams, thanked Lion Brand will be taken down and transformed into Most of the women’s stories resonated “She loved touching everything and was for their yarn donation, InstaMail on Via blankets for women transitioning out of with her personally, but volunteers had an happy to hear that Helen Keller was rep- de la Paz for discounted printing, Pinoc- homelessness. option to name their pieces. These choices resented. I lived in Helen Keller’s house as chio for a lunch for the volunteers, and “This year, I expanded my group of included Mary Cassatt (an American paint - a child, so for me, her story is the ultimate Caruso Affiliated for allowing her to in- volunteers,” Vellemaire said. “People of all er and printmaker) and Eugenie Clark (the story of overcoming one’s obstacles. And stall the yarn bombing. skill levels participated—from never- icthyologist popularly known as “The Shark it’s kind of the whole theme of the project Visit: homemademimi.com/monument- touched-yarn-person to highly-skilled- Lady” and a pioneer in scuba diving). and why I’m passionate about supporting street-yarnbomb/ Page 20 Palisades News April 6, 2016 April 6, 2016 Palisades News Page 21 Palisades News Page 22 April 6, 2016 Lily Kinnear Kicks to First Place By SUE PASCOE Editor

fter she kicked a “punching bag” at a Halloween party in 2014, Lily AKinnear’s dad told her “You should try it [karate].” Kinnear not only tried the sport, she im- proved enough to enter her first tournament on February 27-28 in Ontario. At the National Martial Arts Tournament, one of the largest, most prestigious martial arts events in the world, the slender 12-year-old came away with three first-place awards, two seconds and a fourth. The Pacific Palisades resident started her training at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Cen- ter on Alma Real in late 2014 and steadily progressed from a white belt to white-yellow to yellow to yellow-black to blue to blue-black to a green karate belt. In preparation for Ontario, Kinnear start - ed working with Palisadian Tamar Spring - er. In addition to be being a psychotherapist and the mother of two boys, Springer holds a Yoshukai second-degree black belt and has won several competitions. “We started training for the tournament the week of January 10,” Springer said. “We Lily Kinnear demonstrates the form that helped her win three first place finishes at an Ontario tournament. Photo: Bart Bartholomew met three times a week, for at least an hour. ago. “I think it helped,” said Kinnear, who “Not a lot of people use that weapon, be- forceful and deep short yell, which didn’t We went into great detail about form, tech- played soccer in elementary school and is cause it’s one of the harder ones to learn seem possible from someone so slight. nique, the inner spirit of karate, what judg - now on her school’s track team. Yet clearly, how to use.” “At first I was a little self-conscious,” Kin- es look for and what makes a competitor karate is her true passion, and she talked “The kata I did with it, you need a special near said. But, there was no hesitation in stand out.” excitedly about the Ontario tournament. grip and you have to hold it a special way,” demonstrating the sound to this reporter. At a recent kickboxing class at Blanck’s Her first competition was a coed event: Kinnear explained. The weapon looks in- “Her strongest asset is her athleticism dojo, although Kinnear was the smallest stu- kata with a weapon. A kata is a prearranged credibly sharp and she was asked if she had and her form. She is really superb,” Springer dent (she is 4’11” and weighs 78 pounds), series of basic techniques in which the stu- ever injured herself when learning how to said. “Next to that and not necessarily less her movements were fluid. Some in the dent visualizes the attack and uses the moves use it. “I’ve poked myself,” she admitted. important, her asset is her mind. She has class struggled to make the moves, but she to defend herself with blocks and strikes. Kinnear took first in that event, and then tremendous will and determination.” seemed to float through them. The weapon Kinnear uses is a sai, which competed in four more events in her age Although Kinnear is an incessant reader The sixth grader took gymnastics at JAG looks like two mini hand-held tridents. The group in girls-only events. In the girls’ kata and math is her favorite subject, she also Gym in Culver City until about two years points are sharp. Her trainer Springer said, with her sai, she also placed first. had a punching bag in her bedroom to sup- In the creative form, considered kata plement her practice five times a week. Her non-traditional, Kinnear wowed the judges parents are Greg and Helen and she has with her athletic strengths. two younger sisters, Audrey and Kate. McGeagh Starts at Penn “She blew them away,” said Springer, Matt McGeagh, who six years ago was who was at the competition. “She did three playing in the Pacific Palisades Baseball tornado kicks in a row.” (In a tornado kick, Woods Foundation Association as a Bronco, is now starting at the person jumps, spins 360 degrees and the University of Pennsylvania as a third ends with a high kick above the head.) To Host Riviera PGA baseman. Kinnear’s two second places came in the The Tiger Woods Foundation will be the As of March 30, the team had seven wins traditional form and the musical kata. Her host organization for the Riviera PGA and 11 losses. McGeagh in his 48 at-bats fourth place finish was in sparring. tournament held in February 2017. is hitting .229 with 11 singles, three dou- “I don’t particularly like sparring,” Kin- “This is a fantastic opportunity for my bles and one home run. He has played in near said. “It’s kind of boring.” But overall foundation,” Tiger Woods said. “This is the 17 games, starting in 16 of them. the competition was a different story. “I first PGA Tour event I ever played, and it The Penn freshman played ball for Loy- loved it because it was so fun.” will be exciting to return to Riviera.” ola High School, where he lettered twice Springer noted that one thing that sets The 2016 Riviera Title Sponsor, North- and served as the team captain. He was a Kinnear apart from most youth is her kiya, ern Trust, is being replaced by Hyundai Westside L.A. All-Star in 2015 and made which is basically a loud shout or yell used Motor America starting next year. the first-team All Mission League that when making an attacking move. The tournament is one of the longest-run- same year. While in high school he was “It is a sound that focuses out the emo- ning on the PGA Tour, having begun in 1926 named the team MVP. He is the son of tion,” Springer said. at the Los Angeles Country Club. It has been Matt McGeagh Tracy and Rick McGeagh. Kinnear demonstrated with a loud, played at Riviera Country Club since 1973. April 6, 2016 Palisades News Page 23 Virtual Academy Offers Alternatives By LAUREL BUSBY private online Laurel Springs School. to school. Ianessa told her that he sounded Staff Writer The academy, which now serves 59 stu- like a good candidate for the Virtual Acad- dents, is a combination of online instruc- emy, and he is now a junior in the program. he first student at Palisades High’s tion and home study with attendance at Students can come to school for semi- Virtual Academy wouldn’t get out one or two classes on campus. Students are nars and science labs, but they can also join Tof her mother’s car on visits to the also free to participate in any Pali clubs, classes from home or on the road via Skype campus, but instead hid under a blanket sports or other extracurricular activities. or speakerphone, Tenan-Snow said in a to stay out of view. Tenan-Snow and Chew brought some stu- later interview. Because class sizes are small “The only way for me to actually connect dents and parents to the February school and both she and her fellow coordinator with the student was to walk to the car,” said board meeting to speak about how the pro- Chew know the students well, they can tai- Randy Tenan-Snow, coordinator and Eng- gram works for them. lor instruction to individual students. lish teacher for the academy. Tenan-Snow Zuzka Polishook and her daughter, 9th The academy is working to expand its then designed a program that would allow grade figure skater Mira Polishook, shared AP offerings next year. AP Spanish will be the student to continue her studies from how the academy enabled Mira to attend taught in addition to the current math and home, and the teen has since transferred skating practice during school days while English AP courses. NCAA approval, which out of the academy to become a traditional simultaneously allowing her to still be a is unusual for an independent study pro- PaliHi student. PaliHi student who connects with school gram, has also been garnered, Tenan-Snow For Tenan-Snow, who opened the Vir- friends. “That social interaction is some- said. Last year, five seniors graduated from tual Academy in late 2013, experiences like thing that no other online academy can the academy, and this year, 32 seniors are these have been enlightening. The academy offer,” Zuzka said. on track to graduate. “really opened my eyes to students I didn’t For the attendees with emotional and/or Both parents and students at the board know existed,” said Tenan-Snow, who pre- social issues, the academy allows them to meeting said the independent aspect of the viously interacted with students mainly in attend PaliHi when all-day school atten- program helped prepare the teens for the her role as an English teacher. dance would be untenable. One parent said independence of college. Later, in a phone She still teaches two English courses a Freshman figure skater Mira Polishook at- that the small “doses of a classroom” two interview, Tenan-Snow also mentioned that semester to broader PaliHi, while also pro- tends PaliHi Virtual Academy. or three times a week combined with ex- the program requires a supportive home viding 9th-to-12th grade English instruc- tainment careers or sports training and celling at home in a “comfortable environ- environment, because parental involve- tion, including AP coursework, to Virtual competitions. ment” enabled students to avoid becoming ment is required given that the students are Academy students. Her fellow coordinator, Because Palisades Charter High School overwhelmed by the anxiety that occurred doing so much of their work at home. Stephanie Chew, delivers math instruction, is an independent high school, students with all-day school attendance. Throughout the academy experience, including AP classes, to academy students. didn’t have the option to use LAUSD’s City “Virtual Academy saved my son,” said Tenan-Snow said she and her fellow teach- When the Virtual Academy first began, of Angels virtual program and still continue Anya Hayes, whose son was diagnosed with ers are seeking to make students’ school ex- Tenan-Snow worked to catch students who as a Pali student. To remain competitive, a learning disability in second grade. Before perience a good one. “We just want them to were in danger of leaving PaliHi for various PaliHi created the Virtual Academy, and learning about the academy, she mentioned enjoy learning and look at school as a really reasons, ranging from social and/or emo- Tenan-Snow was asked to become involved, to Vice Principal Monica Ianessa that her positive place to be,” she said. “I want that tional issues to the demands of their enter- because she already taught classes for the son, Elijah, was no longer willing to come light to be in their eyes.”

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Page 24 Palisades News April 6, 2016 Israel’s Home Is an Art House By LAURIE ROSENTHAL “When people learn more about art Staff Writer they can appreciate it more.” Israel is presenting two art talks in con- hen longtime Palisadian Jacquie junction with her exhibit, which runs Israel was in elementary school, through the end of April. UCLA professor Wshe loved her art teacher, and Roni Feinstein will discuss “Ten Artists wanted to be one herself. Whose Work You Should Know and Why,” Fast forward several decades, and she on Tuesday, April 12 and Tuesday, April has become an art teacher of sorts through 26 at 7 p.m. Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman art consultations and exhibiting art in her and Takashi Murakami are some of the Alphabet Streets home. artists who will be discussed. Art House, which turns her house into As to Israel’s own art proclivities, yarn a temporary gallery for several months a bombing is high up on her list. “I love that year, began in 2007, and is Israel’s way of you can make a little something and put bringing art to her community. Hundreds it out in the world,” she said. “It’s a way to of people came through during the recent be an artist outside of the establishment,” opening weekend. and something she would like to try. “Looking at art can enhance your life “I’m not a born artist. I love and admire and open your mind,” Israel told the Pali - art so much.” sades News. She understands many locals She stays current with what is happening don’t want to make the drive downtown— throughout Los Angeles, and relies on an where new galleries are continually pop- app to track openings. “My life is about ping up—so she has made a concerted seeing all the art that’s being shown.” effort to bring art here. Jacquie Israel in her home art gallery. Photo: Bart Bartholomew With the 10th anniversary of Art House Currently, 100 works from 35 artists many encounter when going to galleries. edge about the history of art, so they may less than a year away, Israel is still unsure hang on the Israel family’s walls, and prices “I think of what I’m doing as being an better understand what they are looking at how she will celebrate it, and jokes that she range from $100 to $10,000. There are var- art teacher to some degree, because I really and how it fits in with what has gone before. “will know a month before.” ied styles, including abstract, representa- like to educate people about art. For me, art “I think a lot of people want to connect Art House is free; however, there is a $50 tional, mixed media and video art. is like the Torah,” in the way that both have with art the second they look at it,” Israel charge for each lecture. As of press time, “This is a good place to learn about art various layers and depths, and can be stud- said. “I feel like if they’re not connecting there were still spaces available. For more when so many other places can be intimidat - ied further to discover different meanings. with it, they dismiss it, because they don’t information, contact Israel at jacquie.is- ing,” she said, talking about the experience She also likes to expand peoples’ knowl- understand it. [email protected]. April 6, 2016 Palisades News Page 25 Mrs. Warren’s Profession Begins Run at Pierson eorge Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s a man of cloth—as he tries to reconcile his Profession is playing at the Pierson past—and a night of too much alcohol. GPlayhouse on weekends through From the moment Craig Jessen (Mr. May 8. Praed) walks on stage, you simply watch The reason to see this play is the acting. him, because he knows how to “hold a mo- Accomplished, nuanced and with perfect ment” or find a laugh. Frank Krueger (Sir timing, the cast is exceptional. Brooks Darnell George Crofts) handles his role as a lech- (Frank Gardner) is delightful as a self-aware erous older man, perfectly. And last but not young man, who has no money or land but least is Susan Hardie (Mrs. Kitty Warren), knows they are more important than love. who justifies her profession, first as a pros- Jenna Tovey (Vivie Warren) is self-as- titute and then as a brothel owner. sured with perfect stage presence: a young The play, in some respects feels dated and Brooks Darnell, Susan Hardie, Craig Jessen, Ken MacFarlane, Jenna Tovey and Frank talent to watch. Ken MacFarlane (Reverend long. But under the direction of Sabrina Krueger in Theatre Palisades’ production of Mrs. Warren’s Profession. Photo: Joy Daunis Samuel Gardner) is properly flustered—as Lloyd, it is always entertaining. The last play Lloyd directed at Theatre Palisades was The Diary of Anne Frank, which won her a TP Award at the annual awards night. Oboist Feather to Perform at St. Matthew’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, with four acts, t. Matthew’s Music Guild will present Bach, was the son of a wealthy merchant in as Neenan. “It’s a beautiful piece, very much lots of dialogue, and subtle themes of se- its Chamber Orchestra and soloist Venice. During his lifetime he became im- in the style of Albinoni. So even if he didn’t crets and a woman’s place in the world, SPhil Feather at 8 p.m. on Friday, April mensely popular as a composer of opera, write it, it will be a beautiful addition to the could be a real snoozer, but under Lloyd 8, in St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienve - but in modern times he is best known for virtuosic concerto Phil is performing.” the play comes alive and sparkles. neda Ave. Admission is $35. his instrumental works. At the concert, the Feather will also perform “Gabriel’s Oboe” The set is interestingly done in a mini- Principal oboist Phil Feather will play adagio will be the second movement of the from Ennio Morricone’s award-winning malist way. A screen above the stage is used Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto in B-flat Major. Concerto, replacing the concerto’s original score for the 1986 film The Mission. to announce acts, and to show a photo of Feather is one of the most sought-after slow movement. Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat and the a garden or the chamber, to help set the woodwind players in Los Angeles, also play- “Baroque composers and singers rou- “Toreador’s Prayer” by the Spanish com- scene for the audience. ing with the Pasadena Pops, California tinely exchanged movements in instrumen- poser Joachin Turina will also be performed. Call (310) 454-1970 or visit theatrepali - Philharmonic and Long Beach Symphony. tal and vocal works, even introducing music Visit: musicguildonline.org or call sades.com. Tomaso Albinoni, a contemporary of J.S. by other composers,” said conductor Thom - (310) 573-7421. —SUE PASCOE

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Victoroff chain reaction that brought a suc- said that he was impressed by how skilled Acessful new debate team to Palisades the PaliHi debaters were with organization Charter High School this year. and higher-order thinking overall, espe- Jesse Victoroff, a 2012 PaliHi graduate cially compared with Dartmouth’s team. who now attends Dartmouth College, had “One of the things I forgot was how ca- a friend whose partner dropped out the day pable these students are,” said Victoroff, a before a college debate. Victoroff, then a material science engineering major. “At freshman, had never considered debating, Dartmouth, I have found a much lower but when his friend invited him to compete level of skills than you find at Pali.” with her in the extemporaneous speech cat- Engler had previously participated in the egory, they placed third in the tournament Palisades-Malibu YMCA Youth and Gov- at Cornell University. ernment Delegation, a model government In the process, “I fell in love with the an- program for high school students. She also alytical thinking of debate,” said Victoroff, has enjoyed drama, writing for the school now a senior. He joined Dartmouth’s team newspaper (The Tideline) and studying his- and has since become a nationally ranked From left to right, Ms. Jeanne Saiza, Emma Engler, Keren Dror, Erika Siao, Noah Alcus, tory. Current events have increasingly fas- debater. He noted that debate provides train- and Allison Holdorrf-Polhill. The trophies are Erika and Noah’s from both the tournament cinated her, and she has found that the skills ing in “critical thinking, public speaking and in January and the Qualifier in February. Photo: Bart Bartholomew she is garnering from debate are invaluable. “It challenges you to think quickly, write expression—the ability to share your ideas dents attended the first meeting. The stu- Polhill said. One PaliHi pair recently quali- responses and rebuttals while the other team in a way other people can understand.” dents elected officers, including senior fied for the state championship in April in is speaking, and speak clearly in an organ- Victoroff has had continued success in Emma Engler as club president, and they Santa Clara. ized manner,” Engler said. “It’s thrilling and debate, even winning the Thai National started training with Victoroff and Hol - “I think for a beginning team, they’ve terrifying, and I love it. You wouldn’t think Championships as an exchange student last dorff-Polhill, who have provided expertise done an amazing job,” said Holdorff-Polhill, it’s fun to debate, but it really is fun to debate school year. This past summer, while back on research, evidentiary standards and crit- an attorney who has lived in the Palisades and respectfully argue with other people.” home in Pacific Palisades, he suggested to ical thinking. for 20 years. “The kids are voracious and his friend’s mother, Allison Holdorff-Polhill, Although Victoroff soon returned to bright. It’s really the kids who have just been that PaliHi should consider starting a team. Dartmouth, he continued to help via email. running this.” Holdorff-Polhill, a PaliHi board member Holdorff-Polhill attends most meetings to They have received some awards during and a former UCLA national debate cham- help guide the students, who have also done their first season. In October, Rassa Ebra - pion, contacted Principal Pam Magee about much of the work of learning how to re- him and Romina Rastegar went undefeated the idea. She then found a teacher, Jeannie search and debate themselves. in their first debate and won first place in Saiza, to be the teacher of record and vol- Throughout the season, the newbies have the novice public forum category. unteered to coach the team. done well against students who have been Five other duos, Juliete Seo and Tina Students responded to the idea. Seventy debating all four years of high school, in- Sarkissian, Tnsae Mulu and Kira Martin, kids expressed interest, and about 50 stu- cluding summers at debate camp, Holdorff- Timothy Nordahl and Hallie Wagner, Emma Engler and Keren Dror, and Noah Alcus and Erika Siao earned certificates for Hike Trippet Ranch With achieving two wins and one loss each over the three rounds. Temescal Canyon Association Erika Siao and Noah Alcus also went Hike with Temescal Canyon Association members on Sunday, April 17, as they undefeated at a January tournament, then join the Sierra Club to observe John Muir’s birthday at Trippet Ranch. Meet at earned a second place finish in the district 9 a.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot at the northwest corner of Sunset qualifying tournament last month, which and Temescal Canyon Road. Bring lunch and water. Children with adults are qualified them for a spot in the state tour- welcome. Sorry, no dogs. Call: (310) 454-4188. nament. Jesse Victoroff debating at the Thai National As president of the team, “Emma [Eng ler] Championships.

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Staff Writer “Every year, we honor women who have acted selflessly for our community,” said n a beautiful late February day, the Palisadian. when it should have been raining Cunin noted that the ages of those in at- Oinstead of hovering near 80 de- tendance ranged from six weeks (Cunin’s grees, the ninth annual “In Celebration of baby girl, Shaina) to 100 (honoree Anne the Jewish Woman” luncheon, sponsored Bernstein, who turned 101 on April 1). by the Chabad of Pacific Palisades, was held Three of Cunin’s older daughters—Necha - at the LUXE Hotel in Brentwood. mah, Chaya and Chanie—were also on Generations of women gathered to nosh, hand, helping with the afternoon. mingle and honor eishet chayils (women of Cunin not only talked about Biblical valor), this year three generations of the Bern - women, such as Sarah and Esther, but she stein family: Anne, Denise and Samantha. also discussed modern women, and the (Clockwise from top left:) Rebbetzin Zisi Cunin, Rebbetzin Elka Baitelman, Denise The luncheon is the brainchild of Reb- dilemma of having “our lives fragmented Bernstein, Anne “Bubbe” Bernstein and Samantha Bernstein. Courtesy Chabad of Pacific Palisades betzin Zisi Cunin, who came up with the in so many ways.” were 12. She even attended his Bar Mitzvah. Samantha and Will, were two of the pre - idea in 2007 as a way of celebrating women, She also spoke about embracing every- Together, they founded the first Jewish day school’s first students. Denise was honored instead of just her own 35th birthday. thing about one’s life, past and present. school in Los Angeles, where their daugh- to receive the award, and pleased that “I think it is popular since we try hard to “Life isn’t something that should be edited. ter, Shelly, was one of the first students. friends and out-of-town family members make the luncheon ambiance very beauti- The only way of discovering our soul is going “The secret to a fulfilling life is marrying were able to attend the luncheon. ful, fun and relaxing,” Cunin told the Pali - through the process we did . . . The road to the right person,” Denise told the assembled Having been raised in a Jewish house- sades News. “It gives women a chance to perfection is paved with imperfection.” women on behalf of her mother-in-law, hold has informed much of 17-year-old take some time for themselves, meet other Introducing the day’s special guests, Cun - who was sitting by Denise’s side. Samantha’s identity. The Shalhavet High women, make new friends and be inspired.” in said, “Our honorees represent the theme For those who marveled at Anne’s youth - School senior has been to Israel nine times, Cunin began the proceedings with a joke of the luncheon: be true to yourself, your ful appearance, Denise said, “She is quick and will travel there again in May. In Au- about a cell phone, a wife, and a man willing family, your community and your people.” to credit her young looks to her best friend, gust, she will join a leadership program in to give her everything she wants (punch- Anne, better known as Bubbe, moved to Estee Lauder.” line: it wasn’t his phone), then asked every - Los Angeles over 70 years ago with her late Continuing in a humorous vein, she Israel for a year, and will eventually join the one to turn off their phones so they could husband, Willie, whom she met when they added, “My mother-in-law, Anne, also sin- Israel Defense Forces. cerely apologizes for always winning the “Bubbe comes over almost every Shab- raffles every year.” bat, with a lamb roast,” Samantha told the In 2000, Denise and her husband, Eddie crowd. 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Participating in the Palisades Playwright Festival are (back row, left to right) Andy Frew, Lance Johnson, Virginia Mekkelson, Dana White and Sherry Coon and (front row, left to right) Pat Perkins, Shirley Churgin, Julia Whitcombe, Ria Erlich and Diane Grant. Palisades Playwrights Festival Starts April 12 April 15, 2015 he Seventh Annual Palisades Play- a touch of Miracle on 34th Street, a dash of It’s wrights Festival will return on three a Wonderful Life, and a pinch of How to Suc- TTuesdays in April—the 12th, 19th ceed in Business. Actual 1940s radio commer- and 26th—7:30 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, cials, music and news broadcasts add to the 941 Temescal Canyon Road. Admission is $5 colorful blending of Runyonesque humor. Special Section— and includes free wine and nibbles at 7 p.m. Johnson has appeared in movies, stage The first play featured will be Oh, Sweet plays (Best Actor nominations), national Mystery, by Dana White, directed by Diane commercials and TV, including a lead Amer- April 20, 2016 Grant. ican role in a 28-part China TV production. The plot centers on Ernie, a loveable but He performed at Theatre Palisades in Gore Place Your Ads NOW in the disgruntled successful mystery novelist. Vidal’s The Best Man, of which the Palisadian- As the main character he bumbles around Post said, “Lance Johnson is outstanding as in this comedy, trying to find the meaning . . . ex-president Art Hockstader.” He says that to life. He has some help from his young accolade belongs to director Sherry Coon, freshly married daughter and his best who “squeezed out of me the last ounce of friend, an attorney. a practical Midwestern president who be- Full-Color Pages, Full-Color Ads Playwright White spent four years in U.S. lieved there were no ends, only means.” Navy communications aboard several ships Johnson was an officer in the U.S. Army Distribution to the entire 90272 Palisades before attending the American Academy of Reserves for thirty years, including active Community (by US Mail to 13,300 addresses Dramatic Arts in New York. He landed fea- duty and helping high schoolers gain ad- tured roles on Broadway and New York tel- mittance to West Point. Community Service & 1,200 distribution around town) evision before moving to Los Angeles. touches on the importance of helping re- He worked as an advertising executive turning war vets, be it 1947 or today. Special Section Pricing for the Los Angeles Times while performing The play received the Marine Corps Her- (Call for details) in over twenty plays locally, including sev- itage Foundation’s 2016 award “for a dis- eral productions at Theatre Palisades, be- tinguished play or screenplay . . . dealing Make your Ad Reservation Today! fore turning to writing—novels, plays and with U.S. Marine Corps heritage.” Johnson screenplays. will be honored at a black-tie dinner at the Ad Space Reservation Deadline: April 8 White’s original plays produced in work- National Museum of the Marine Corps in shops in Los Angeles include Oh, Sweet Mys- Quantico, Virginia, and an engraved brick Camera-ready Ad Artwork Deadline: April 12 tery and One Golden Moment (hopefully on will be placed in Semper Fi Park adjacent to (Ads must be supplied by advertiser) its way to Broadway). He recently completed the Museum to honor play and playwright. a novel (plus a screenplay version), a second The final play, The Losers’ Club, by Vir- Contact for Information: novel and a self-help little book, Nail Your ginia Mekkelson and directed by Ria Erlich, Attitude and Win! which is available on will be staged April 26. (Look for a descrip- Jeff Ridgway at (310) 401-7692 Amazon.com. He’s delighted to be associated tion of The Losers’ Club in the April 20 edi- [email protected] again with Theatre Palisades as a playwright. tion of the News.) On April 19 Community Service, by Lance Mekkelson is a longtime playwright and Grace Hiney at (310) 401-7694 Johnson, will be featured. Directed by Sherry musical theater librettist. Her nonfiction Coon, the play centers around an irascible handbook, Musical Theatre: Secrets of the [email protected] judge in a rundown 1947 New York City Great Shows, is available for download from courtroom who sentences six people to per- Amazon/Kindle. Jeff Parr at (310) 401-7690 form community service in Central Park. Call (310) 454-1970 or visit: theatrepali - [email protected] This ensemble play has been described as sades.com. April 6, 2016 Palisades News Page 29 Spring Fashion Show at Woman’s Club By DEBBIE ALEXANDER Staff Writer resh spring ensembles wowed the crowd at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s FClub’s annual Runway Fashion Show luncheon held at the clubhouse on March 15. Proceeds will benefit local charities. As a newbie, I joined nearly 100 women composed of members, friends and other first-timers like myself for the delightful three-hour event. Upon entering, I purchased $20 in raffle tickets and tossed them into the bowls for a visit to Ellen, DeGeneres’ daytime talk show, $100 worth of carwash coupons and the traditional money hat composed of 25 $2 bills. Lots of other tempting goodies like relaxing books, family game packs, wine and picnic items were on the raffle, too. I met interesting Palisades residents who included travel photographer Wendy Windebank, realtor Judy Gold and healer Vivian Foster (left) served as emcee for the Woman’s Club fashion show. Eleven local residents modeled clothes from her boutique as Jasmina Agrillo Scherr. Gold generously well as lingerie from Special Moments. Photo: Debbie Alexander donates a portion of her local commis- Dr. Jane George, who is based at Phar- Via de la Paz. cause she does such a wonderful job styling sions to the club. maca, emceed the program and then intro- Vivian also paired crop tops with fig- people in clothes that feel comfortable.” Local musician and teacher Greg Alper duced Vivian Foster of Vivian’s Boutique. ure-flattering wide skirts—a contempo- Attendee Marie Kincannon, who was played jazz during the luncheon, which was This was Foster’s 29th year of organizing rary take on a 1950s look. A few of the there to support her pal, model Marie Tran, provided by Citron Catering. Pali Wine the show. models had colorful flowing tunics over echoed Sibson’s sentiment. “Vivian is such Company poured a tasty pinot noir of The runway show started with sexy lin- leggings, which can go from day to night. a warm person and she really knows how their signature Tower 15 brand, and the gerie and comfy pajamas courtesy of Spe- She presented bold daytime dresses along to put outfits together.” Midnight Mission provided the profes- cial Moments, which is located a few with lacy evening ones. Often a shawl, a The show concluded with Dr. George sional serving staff. doors down from Vivian’s boutique on scarf, or a colorful blouse complemented returning to the stage to announce the a model’s figure and dressed up the look. raffle winners. Totally shocked, I won the “Vivian recruited me,” said club member $100 worth of carwash coupons. Terry Kirstin Sibson, who was modeling for a Webb walked off with the money hat and BENTONS second year. “It’s hard to turn her down be- Mary FitzGerald scored the visit to Ellen. THE SPORTING GOODS STORE CLASSIFIED ADS

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