LOCAL SINGER RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY Vol. 4, No. 6 • January 17, 2018 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 15,000 • $1.00 See Page 22 Woman’s Body Found on Beach surfer discovered a woman’s body floating in the ocean near Porto AMarina and Pacific Coast Highway before 9 a.m. on January 13. The body was about 100 yards out in the w ater and he pulled it to shore, then called 911. Palisades Patrol responded, along with Los Angeles police, and the L.A. County Coroner arrived at 1 p.m. The woman was described as young and possibly Hispanic. There were no visible signs of trauma. She was wearing black Puma sneakers, dark jeans and a gray t-shirt. The deceased carried no identification. On Nextdoor Palisades, Daniel Pauer had a noon posting: “Just spoke to Officer Miller, who was looking for any information see- ing or hearing suspicious happenings be- tween 2 and 8 a.m. in the area. Woman didn’t appear to be homeless. Include No. 1282, if you have any information.” The News tried to speak to oLAPD de- tectives, but the coroner, who declined to give her name, shouted that there would be A woman’s body was found in the ocean near Porto Marina (north of Sunset) and pulled to the sand. A tent was set up on the beach no press on the beach, even though there to protect the privacy of the deceased, while the coroner conducted a preliminary investigation. were onlookers presen t. Golden Bull to Remain Neighborhood Eatery By SUE PASCOE crew was serving a limited menu, and three manages Cole’s French Dip (the landmark The quick overhaul included scouring Editor bartenders were on hand to keep patrons saloon known for French-dip sandwiches and the kitchen and installing new equipment. happy, especially those who have long sa- classic cocktails in Downtown L.A.). Cole’s In addition, rotted shelving behind the bar he reports of my death are greatly vored the Bull’s old-fashioned cocktails. was Verge’s first venture and was focused on was taken out and the area backlit, provid- exaggerated,” Mark Twain quipped “We’ve been looking at this spot for years,” preserving the restaurant’s vibe, including ing a more open feel. Same bar, only better. Twhen he learned a major newspaper said Pacific Palisades resident Chase Ahders, historic cocktails and the classic sandwich. On this winter night, the beloved fire- had printed his obituary. one of four men who have taken over the “This whole place needed some love,” place was going, providing an intimate, After a visit to the Golden Bull, whose lease on the W. Channel Rd. restaurant. Ahders said about the Golden Bull, which warm setting. January 1 closing was widely feared as the He explained that Don Cranford, the opened in 1949. “We wanted to keep it ‘old For the next three to five weeks, only the death of a popular neighborhood restau- Golden Bull’s owner for more than 40 years, school’ comfortable.” (Continued on Page 9) rant, the News instead describes it in Fats had been approached by several investment Waller’s words: “This joint is jumping, groups who wanted to come in, make ex- this joint is really jumping.” tensive renovations and change the name. The Golden Bull closed January 1, with But Ahders, Palisadians Luke Tabit and a promise to reopen under new ownership Mark Verge, and Santa Monica resident on January 11—and it did. Eddie Silkaitis wanted to keep it basically So the News visited the Santa Monica the same, a neighborhood restaurant. Canyon eatery last week, joining friends The ownership group also has Margo’s and neighbors who were stopping by for and Art’s Table, both on Montana, and Ash- drinks in the early evening. The kitchen land Hill on Main Street in Santa Monica and Bartender Daniel Baker keeps the drinks flowing at the Golden Bull. Page 2 Palisades News January 17, 2018 January 17, 2018 Palisades News Page 3 Marguleas Donation Helps Village Green By SUE PASCOE She noted that in addition to Marguleas’ Editor donation, grants have been received from the Woman’s Club, the Optimist Club and veryone in Pacific Palisades has met the American Legion. “In the past Rotary friends at the Village Green, let their has been a donor and also the Masons.” Echildren play by the fountain, waited Neither PRIDE, nor the Community Coun - for a Metro or Big Blue bus or just driven cil, have donated to the park. by the little triangular park at Sunset, “As always, Anthony’s check was ex- Swarthmore and Antioch. tremely welcomed and appreciated,” Gold Many praise the City of L.A. for the won- said. “Even though Palisadians have been derful upkeep of the carefully landscaped generous in supporting us, I told him it pocket park. would be a lot harder to maintain the Green But those kudos are misdirected, because if it weren’t for him. And that’s the truth.” the private park is maintained and financed Marguleas is not comfortable being by a committee of Pacific Palisades residents. singled out. “It is not just the act of giving About $12,000 is needed annually to cover money, but also of good deeds,” he said. the gardener, the DWP bill, liability insur- “Ever since my four kids were younger ance, lawn care, tree trimming and mainte- (they are now 20, 19 and his twins are 16), nance on the benches, fountain and lights. I remind them ‘to make a difference in the On January 5, realtor Anthony Marguleas, world’ and to help someone.” owner of Amalfi Estates on Monument, A resident since 1992, Marguleas used to gave a check for $5,000 to help defray costs give 100 percent of his commission from two and support the Village Green Committee. home sales to local causes every year. Now The park was originally designed by the Members of the Village Green committee (left to right) Arnie Wishnick, Bob Gold, he gives 10 percent of his net proceeds from Olmsted Brothers in 1923, a year after Pa- Grace Hiney, Sue Haldeman, Marge Gold and Joan Graves (seated) accept a check each sale to a charity of his client’s choice. cific Palisades was founded. from Anthony Marguleas. Photo: Bart Bartholomew In 2012, Marguleas “saved” the Fourth of Beginning in 1857 with the design for their park restored in the heart of town and by the Village Green Committee, which is July parade committee by donating $43,000. Central Park in New York City, Frederick in 1968 contacted the oil company, which managed by a volunteer board of directors. A year later, he asked former Palisadian-Post Law Olmsted, his sons and successor created had a lease through 1972. Hence, the importance of charitable editor Bill Bruns to recommend anot her designs for more than 6,000 landscapes Standard Oil did not renew its lease and donations. worthy nonprofit organization in the com- across North America, including many of the fledgling Pacific Palisades Community Joan Graves, a longtime committee mem- munity, but one that could benefit from a the world’s most important parks. Council established a Village Green Com- ber, is the Village Green president this year. smaller donation. The Olmsted Brothers also co-authored, mittee (Robert McMillin, Margaret Wylie, “I believe the Village Green is more im- Bruns suggested the Village Green, and with Harland Bartholomew, a 1930 report Wally Miller, Robert Abernethy and Arvin portant now than ever,” said Graves, whose when Marguleas made his initial donation, for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce “ Pete” Ahrens). A lease was signed giving late h usband was actor Peter Graves. “We Bruns told the News: “Gathering support entitled “Parks, Playgrounds, and Beaches the Committee an option to buy the land if represent the link between the old and the for our local groups is a huge problem in for the Los Angeles Region,” which encour- funds could be raised. new Palisades and are an example of what this town. We have numerous active retirees aged the preservation of outdoor public a community can do when the citizens work keeping so many organizations going, but space in southern California. he fundraiser kickoff was October 1, together. We would not be able to maintain they need financial support from younger According to historical records, the re- T1972, and in three months $70,000 the Green without financial help and we are professional p eople. Anthony sets a great port was largely ignored by L.A. City offi- was raised, of which $46,000 was used to so grateful to Anthony for his generosity example.” cials, but eventually became an important purchase the land and remainder was for over the last five years!!” To help the committee build a “rainy urban planning reference. the architect and design. The Green was Volunteers meet once a month to tidy the day” fund, donations can be sent by mail The City eventually leased the Village formally dedicated on August 17, 1973. park. “We had an amazing volunteer, John (Palisades Village Green, P.O. Box 14, Pacific Green property to Standard Oil and the Initially, the Committee planned to give Steadman, who built a new storage shed, so Palisades 90272 or by PayPal or credit card park was converted to a gas station in 1945. the Green to the City, but eventually it was our supplies are now there,” VG Secretary by going to palisadesvillagegreen.org and Palisades residents dreamed of having decided that ownership would be maintained Marge Gold said.