Looking Forward to a BrighterMerry 2021!Christmas Pre-Covid, many of us were becoming roboticized. We were tethered to our technology and we were all going one hundred miles an hour. Once Covid happened, it was as if the collective ‘brakes’ were pressed and we all had to take a big, long breath and pause to reset into where we are heading in 2021. Happy New Year So, now we look to the future and here’s what to look forward to in 2021. We have good news, in that there are By Cheryl Cran vaccines now proving to be 95% effective in preventing In this time of chronic stress, we must be looking the Coronavirus. If the pandemic had happened ten years forward to hopeful change. ago, we would not have had such a quick solution. Peter Another thing to look forward to in 2021 is a greater Diamandis, famed author of “Abundance” and co- focus on well-being. Employers are recognizing and founder of Singularity University says that with empathizing with the stressful realities of their today’s technology workers. In 2021, I believe we will all be very IN THIS ISSUE innovation, the focused on how to be better humans and how to help others more than we have before. A Brighter 2021 1 speed of the vaccine Now Leasing 2 is unprecedented. 2021 will see those who are able to navigate Shop Till You Drop 2 Yes, we are in the uncertainty and instability as the standout winners. Big Band Starmaker (The Book) 2 middle of the I am a realistic optimist and I feel that in 2021, Talk of the Town Alex Trebek3 second wave and things will simmer down a bit. We will feel a little Planter Pots/Stop the Surge 4 we still have to more stable with knowing more about Covid and Big Band Store 4 how to treat it. We will have a vaccine sometime in navigate the rest of Movie Shoot 5 2021, which will help us gain a sense of control over Vaccine 5 2020. However, its impact. Super Bowl 2021 6 there is hope for a If there is one major lesson that has come out of Office Hours 7 better future with Big Band Museum 7 2020 so far, its that we have zero control over many Birthdays 7 the news of the things. At the same time, we have been given an Chess Set 7 vaccine. opportunity to focus on what we CAN control which History San Fernando Valley 8 1. is our thoughts, reactions, and behaviors. Now Leasing Shop Till You Drop Horace Heidt Estates & Haleakala Luxury Apartments offer large studio, 1, 2 and 3- bedroom apartments. There is an Elementary, Middle and High School all within a stone’s throw from your new home. Call 818.784.8211 or 818.784.8212 for further details .

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Much has been written about the great jazz swing bandleaders such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller . However, little has been documented about the sweet dance bands and PARKSIDE show leaders that were an equally important part of the era. The historical injustice has finally been Ralph’s Fresh Fare, Fashion Square Mall, Trader addressed in Horace Heidt’s book Joe’s, Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park are right “Big Band Star-Maker”. around the corner. Adjacent to the park, there is an Olympic-size swimming pool open to the public. Restaurants and bars are just up the street on Ventura Blvd. Also, all the amenities at Horace Heidt Estates are available to you. Some of which include: four Swimming Pools, a Par Three Golf Course, Tennis Court, Health Club, Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi. There is a Banquet Room, where many of our tenant parties take place. We also have a Breakfast Club where tenants gather to share a cup of coffee and a bagel in the morning. Freeways are close by and easily accessible from this Sherman Oaks neighborhood. The 101, 405, 170, 118 and 5 freeways are the city’s major thoroughfares and a direct conduit to downtown, the Westside and beach cities. 2. Talk of the Town by Horace Heidt Jr.

He donated 74 acres (30 hectares) of open land in the Hollywood Hills to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy in 1998. He was later awarded one of the American Foundation for the Blind's six yearly Access Awards for his role in accommodating Jeopardy! champion Eddie Timanus. Trebek hosted the annual The Great Canadian Geography Challenge in Canada. He hosted the National Geographic Bee in the United States for 25 years, stepping down in 2013. Trebek with the Peabody Award in 2012 In 2016, Trebek donated $5 million to George Alexander Trebek , (July 22, 1940 – the University of Ottawa to fund the November 8, 2020) was a Canadian-American game Forum for Dialogue , the objective of which is "to show host and television personality. He was the host expose students to a wide range of diverse views, of the syndicated Jeopardy! for 37 through speeches, public panels, events and seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in lectures by University of Ottawa researchers, senior 2020. He also hosted a number of other game shows, government officials and guests speakers from including: The Wizard of Odds , Double Dare , High around the world. Trebek's gifts to the university, Rollers , Battlestars , Classic Concentration , and To which at the time totaled $7.5 million, also fund a Tell the Truth . Trebek also made appearances in Distinguished Speaker Series, which has included a numerous television series, in which he usually presentation by Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee, played himself. introduced by Trebek. In 2017, Trebek funded the Alex Trebek Leadership Award at the University of What impressed me the most about Alex was his Ottawa, an annual $10,000 award to a summa cum humility. He was never introduced as the star of laude graduate who has also demonstrated Jeopardy ! but rather the host. The stars of the show community leadership. By October 2020, Trebek's for 37 seasons were the contestants. contributions to the University of Ottawa totaled Always prepared with the subject matters of his around $10 million. In March 2020, Trebek shows he never missed a beat or mispronounced a donated $100,000 to Hope of the Valley Rescue syllable. He was kind and gracious with his guests, Mission , a homeless shelter in Los Angeles. treating them all equally with respect. In 1997, Trebek was awarded the honorary Trebek was a longtime philanthropist and activist. He degree of Doctor of the University (D.Univ) from was active with multiple charities, including World the University of Ottawa. In addition to awards Vision Canada and United Service for Jeopardy! Trebek received a great deal of Organizations. For World Vision, Trebek travelled to recognition. He received a star on Canada's Walk of many developing countries with World Vision Fame in Toronto. He was awarded projects, taping reports on the group's efforts on seven Outstanding Game Show Host Emmy behalf of children around the world. Trebek and Awards (1989, 1990, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2019, and the Jeopardy! crew became involved with the United 2020 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Service Organizations in 1995, appearing on several Fame (located at 6501 Hollywood Boulevard, near military bases throughout the world, both in an those for Ann-Margret and Vincent Price). attempt to find contestants and as a morale booster for the troops. 3. New Pots for All

As part of our ongoing beautification program, we are replacing all damaged planter pots on the property. Grace Shim was delighted to see that her garden was given the attention it deserved. She really appreciated the replacement pot and went to work immediately. It’s the little things that make our tenants happy. So, plant on, Grace!

Trebek's star on Canada's Walk of Fame

On November 4, 2010, Trebek received the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's gold medal for his contribution to geographic education and the popular study of geography. Previous recipients of this award include the author and anthropologist, Wade Davis (2009), Peter Gzowski (1997), and Mary May Simon (1998). In 2016, Trebek was named the Honorary President of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society; in that capacity, he was present at the opening of the RCGS's new headquarters in 2018.

In 2011, it was announced that Trebek would be one of the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Stop by our store and browse Award at the Daytime Emmy Awards. That same year, Trebek received an Honorary Doctorate through our catalogue of from Fordham University. Since June 13, 2014, Big Band Memorabilia Trebek has held a Guinness World Record for "the most gameshow episodes hosted by the same presenter (same program)” for having hosted 2 Broadcasting career.

It is one thing to be humble and blessed with the gift of human kindness, respecting all those with whom you come in contact. It is entirely another to have the kindness of heart and soul to give back to the world and all those who honored you with their presence throughout your lifetime. Alex Trebek will be greatly missed by many, including myself.

4. It’s “Lights, Camera, Action” at Help is on the Way the Horace Heidt Estates By Jared Jackson By Gary McLaughlin

Once again, our beautiful property was used for a Universal Studios film production. Over 150 cast and crew members, and countless trucks, filled with equipment, unloaded onto the tennis court for this 3-day project. The production crews were as professional as they could be, and the tenants and crew of The Horace Heidt Estates were also “professional” as we co-mingled amongst each other, while some very crucial and expensive filmmaking took place.

The Horace Heidt Estates has hosted numerous such film It’s not difficult to assume that 2020 has companies throughout the years and have had a “love been a strange and hard year for the majority affair” with them, since the days of Horace Heidt Sr., who of us, but amidst the Coronavirus madness originally bought this ranch property to house his band shines a light at the end of the tunnel that members, while they did their own movie, called The Pot brings hope for a much better 2021. This O’ Gold, with Jimmy Stewart and Paulette Goddard, many light I’m referring to, of course, is the batch years ago. So, if you ever pull into the Horace Heidt of vaccinations that have already begun to Estates and all of a sudden you feel like you’re on a roll out and will continue throughout this Hollywood movie set …………….You Are! year and thereafter . We have three different companies to give thanks to for creating a vaccine in this time of need. They are the following: Pfizer Inc., BioNTech, and Moderna Inc. Now that we have the vaccine, the latest topic of discussion is who is to get vaccinated first? Many believe those who are of the highest risk of either being exposed to or having complications from the virus should be at the front of the line. Groups such as those aged 75 and up, as well as essential workers like grocery store workers, teachers, nursery home residents, and health care workers are some of the first that come to mind. It has since been voted and agreed upon that groups of those 75 years and older, as well as high-risk frontline workers will be of the first people to receive the vaccinations. However, this only accounts for roughly 50 million people out of a population of 110 plus million. Moving forward, it is up to the national and state government to decide which groups of people are to be vaccinated sequentially. 5. SUPER BOWL 2021

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Even though we had to cancel the yearly Super Bowl Party at the Horace Heidt Estates this year to help flatten the coronavirus curve and keep everyone safe, there will be more to come and we hope to see you Where will it be played ? then! In the meantime, check out all you need to Super Bowl LV will be played at Raymond James know about the 2021 Super Bowl, including the date, Stadium in Tampa, Florida. In 2017, the NFL . odds, location, how to watch, and more…… announced that the game was officially awarded to Tampa after the NFL moved the Super Bowl set Super Bowl LV will take place in Tampa, Florida, at for Los Angeles from 2021 to 2022. the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one year after Raymond James Stadium holds 65,000 people and Miami Gardens played host to Super Bowl LIV, which can be expanded to hold 75,000, although in 2020, was won by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Kansas the Buccaneers haven't hosted even 20,000 fans at City is streaking toward a return to the big game, and a game yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. with Tom Brady now a Buccaneer himself, there's the potential for a home game of sorts in 2021's Super When is the Super Bowl 2021 ? Bowl. Super Bowl LV will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2021. A team has never played a Super Bowl in its home Kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. (unofficial) stadium, but there's a chance that changes this year. TV channel: CBS There will also be the COVID-19 pandemic and its Live stream: CBS All Access implications hanging over the game . Will the stadium be filled with fans? Who will be wearing masks? Who will perform the halftime show ? Could the game be postponed or (gasp) get canceled? The Weeknd will perform at the 2021 Super Bowl What if a star player tests positive for the coronavirus halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and in the days before the game? Shakira headlined the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show in Miami. If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to roll with the punches. It seems nearly impossible that the NFL How to watch the game : would allow its showcase event to be canceled, so Super Bowl LV will be televised by CBS and live expect the league to take that approach and just plow streamed on the CBS All Access app. Although forward. NBC was originally scheduled to broadcast the 2021 game and CBS had the 2022 Super Bowl, the Below is everything you need to know about the two networks decided to swap years in order for Super Bowl, the 55th iteration of what has grown into NBC to have both the Super Bowl and Winter America's biggest sporting event. Olympics in 2022.

Super Bowl 2021 odds : Odds for the game are already out, and the Kansas City Chiefs are the favorite to win it all at 7-1 odds. The San Francisco 49ers trail the Chiefs with 8-1 odds, followed by the Baltimore Ravens at 8-1. The New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots close out the top five at 10-1 and 12-1 odds, respectively. 6. We Will Rise Up! Stay Safe and Healthy! HH Together We Will Get Through This! HH They Say it’s your Birthday January February 04 – Barbara Stevens 1 – 01 – Justyna Fert-Bober 04 – Syd Fox 04 – Scott Alsop 06 – Dana Riordan 05 – Helen Haines 08 – Joseph Graham 08 – Adria Becker MM--FF 10:00 AM ––4:004:00 PM 08 – Robin Zeavin 14 – Jessica Lange 13 – David Day 19 – Sue Chung Sat 10:00 AM ––2:002:00 PM 14 – Sylvia Anderhalt 21 – Robert Jones 18 – Grace Shim Please respect our office hours, as well as the 21 – Veronica Sanchez managers’ quality time off. If you have an issue 23 – Mark Donnelly or concern during normal business hours, our 30 – Alessandra Piovera management team is here to assist you. If your needs are after business hours, please contact the duty manager. Please leave aavoicevoicemessage asas thethe Duty Manager isisnot always available toto answer thethe phone when you callcall..

. How would you like to play chess with some of the most famous musicians from the Horace Heidt big band? From Pete Fountain to The King Sisters , to electric guitar innovator Alvino Rey . And with the press of a button, some of Horace Heidt’s greatest hits will serenade you, while you defeat your worthy opponent. This one of a kind offer is part of Horace Heidt’s Private Collection . You can begin your own collection, starting at $14.95 per piece, or purchase the whole set for $495, which includes tax and shipping. What a great gift for grandpa! So, if you love the music of the Big Band Era , and want to give the perfect Christmas gift to a friend or relative, then check out The Horace Heidt “Big Band Battle” ©2020 Horace Heidt Foundation ™2020, available at www.bigbands.com/shop Order your set today! Horace Heidt Estates circa 1950 7. “Until next time, saying good day to Monica, wishing you all good health and good luck, and

may God Bless You All!” Horace Heidt, Jr. When the Valley became “The Valley” Five Valley cities incorporated independently from Los Angeles; Glendale in 1906, Burbank and San Fernando in 1911, Hidden Hills in 1961 and By Bob Lanning Calabasas in 1991. Universal City remains an unincorporated enclave that is home to Universal The Valley officially became part of the state of Studios. California on September 9, 1850, when the California Statehood Act was approved by the Federal government.

In 1874, dry wheat farming was introduced by J.B. Lankershim and Isaac Van Nuys, which became very productive for their San Fernando Homestead Association that owned the Southern half of the Valley. In 1876, they sent the first wheat shipment from both San Pedro Harbor and from the United States to Europe. 8. Graphic Desig Ctet & ayut Eddie Aders

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