PALIHI SWIMMERS FOCUS ON FINALS Vol. 1, No. 13 • May 6, 2015 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 14,500 • $1.00 See Page 18 Oceanaires Entertain at Spring Concert Parklet Under Review, Again By SUE PASCOE Editor lthough a recent article in the Pal- isadian-Post was headlined “Con- Astruction on Parklet to Begin This Summer,” the project is still in limbo. But, the vitriol engendered by this project, which was announced last July, makes it one of the most controversial issues in re- cent town history. A parklet, defined as an expansion of the sidewalk in one or more street spaces to cre- ate people-oriented places, is one of the many pet projects of Mayor Eric Garcetti, who is striving to make Los Angeles more pedestrian friendly. Visit: peoplest.lacity.org. The selected site is adjacent to Palisades Café, 15231 La Cruz Dr., where that street intersects with Alma Real Drive. Although resident anecdotal accounts would make this the most deadly intersec- The Santa Monica Oceanaires, a men’s a cappella chorus, performed “Radio Days Goes West” at the group’s spring concert, held at the Paul tion in Los Angeles, the L.A. Department Revere Middle School Auditorium on April 25. Special guests included the Revere School Madrigals and the Palisades High Barbershop of Transportation determined the site met Club. On May 9, the Oceanaires will compete in the Barbershop Harmony Society district and division contest. Photo: Tom Hofer (Continued on Page 4) Chamber of Commerce Annual EXPO Is May 17 he annual Community Expo, spon- by students from Fancy Feet Dance Studio European Skin & Massage Studio; Rod Ara - (Lasky Coachworks); Vahn Alexander (Berk - sored by the Pacific Palisades Cham- and Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts studio. gon/Teles Properties; and RLB Architecture. shire Hathaway); Bill Shuttic (Ultimate Tber of Commerce, will provide Areté Prepartory Academy in West L.A. is The popcorn cart will be sponsored by Health & Wellness); Holly Davis (Coldwell entertainment, information and classic cars a deliberately small (45 students) high school Gelson’s, resident member Jackie Maduff Banker Preview); Ed Lowe (lowegrfx/ on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. focused on critical thinking and philosophy, and RLB Architecture. Large chocolate-chip graphic design); Tim Marschall (TMC Gen- This family-friendly event will take place is once again the major sponsor this year cookies baked by Chamber board member eral Contractors); David Williams (Movies on Via de la Paz, Antioch and Swarthmore ([310] 478-9900 or visit: areteprep.org). Susan Payne (former owner of Scarlett’s in the Park); Richard Blumenberg (RLB Ar- (below Sunset). O’Gara Coach Company is the automo- Cupcakes) will be sold. chitecture); Mazi Aghalapour (Village One- Residents are invited to visit more than bile sponsor (visit: ogaracoach.com). O’Gara, The Chamber Expo committee includes Hour Photo); Mike Ball (ADT Security); 40 merchant and nonprofit booths on located on Olympic Boulevard in Beverly Joyce Brunelle (Suntricity); Roberta Dono- and Les Sumpter (A Rental Connection). Antioch, where various health, education, Hills, is an award-winning retailer for new hue (Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club); Palisades News is the media sponsor. The financial, technology and home and garden and pre-owned Aston Martin, Bentley, Bu - Ramis Sadrieh (Technology For You!); Fay Chamber phone is (310) 459-7963. Visit: businesses, plus community organizations, gatti, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce auto- Vahdani (Luxe Home Care); Marc Lasky palisadeschamber.com. will pass out free information. mobiles. The Expo merchant sponsor is Over on Via, an exotic Aston Martin U.S. Bank. The Amazing Music sponsor is will be on display along with dozens of Optimus Properties (860 Via de la Paz luxury, vintage and classic autos. building), and Rodeo Realty is sponsoring Enforcement Signs Will Be Live music will be provided by Amazing the slot-car racetrack. Music and the one-man band, Michael Additional sponsors include Vahn Alex - Installed at Recreation Center Cladis. Watch for on-street demonstrations ander/Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; By LAUREL BUSBY received heated complaints from three ten- Staff Writer nis players who regularly park for more Postal Customer Postal than two hours for their tennis play. arking issues and unexpected Quim - One of the players, Sharon Hays, a Cold- by funds were two of the topics dis- well Banker realtor, said in an email the **************ECRWSSEDDM************* Pcussed at the Pacific Palisades Park next day that the eight courts regularly ac- Advisory Board meeting on April 22 in the commodate up to 44 people each morning small gym at the Recreation Center. playing a combination of live ball on the Permit #422 Permit Pasadena, CA Pasadena, The proposed parking changes, which upper four courts and league or casual play PAID will drop the Alma Real lot from four- on the lower four courts. U.S. Postage U.S. hours to two-hours of parking between 8 However, there are only 22 parking spac - Presorted Standard Presorted a.m. to 3 p.m. while the lower Frontera Av- es in the lower lot to accommodate the play - enue lot becomes a four-hour parking lot, (Continued on Page 4) Page 2 Palisades News May 6, 2015 AAVVAILABLE PROPERTIES ,d Be7 ,d 10 bath,ba 10,500 sq ft, 18,629 q ft ls l toq 6 bd, 5.5 bth gu+ tes 6,,esouh 320 sq ft 20., 20. 77 otl8 $ 899,13, 000000 1630A moc.iflam1630A 850,$7, 000 13535L oc.accu m 5 ,dBe 5. b5. 4,hta5 364 sq ft 2 ,dBe 2.5 bath 3,600 sq ft 9.on serca8 000 850,$3, 000 733E eMl moc.oide 990,$2, 000 2695O dl TToopap g moc.agna 37011730#REBlaC May 6, 2015 Palisades News Page 3 Park Hoops YMCA-Optimist LIBRARY EVENTS Track Meet Monthly Matinee May 9 Need To Be The Palisades Branch Library will continue its monthly matinee series at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, with a true story of war hero Louis “Louis” Zamperini. The movie, directed by Angelina Jolie, is adapted from Stabilized Laura Hillenbrand’s popular book Unbroken: A World he six basketball backboards/goals in the main War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. gym at the Pacific Palisades Recreation Center The movie shows the harrowing story of how Zamperini Tdo not have safety straps to secure them in and other crewman survived on a raft for 47 days after a the event of an accident, Senior Director Erich Haas near-fatal plane crash in WWII, only to be captured by reported to the Park Advisory Board on April 22. the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Safety straps were not installed when the gym was built in the late 1990s, Haas noted. When the Mysterious Book Club May 19 goals are raised up and out of use, such straps The Palisades Branch Library’s Mysterious Book Club would provide an extra layer of safety to prevent will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, to discuss their accidental release. The Art Forger, by Barbara Shapiro. For example, if people were sitting on the bleachers All mystery aficionados are invited to read the New while the backboards were raised out of the way York Times bestseller and join the discussion. Shapiro’s during a game, an earthquake could cause them to story revolves around the real-life theft of 13 artworks release to their down position, hitting spectators. from a Boston museum. Eager young artist Claire Roth Board members were immediately alarmed by this The 43rd annual track meet was held at the Pali sades supports herself by making reproductions of classic news and recommended that Haas not pull up the High School Stadium. For results and the story, see p. paintings. She is promised a one-woman show if she agrees backboards until the situation is remedied. Haas 29. Noah Wexler jumped to first place for 11-12 boys. to forge a painting that turns out to be a stolen work. provided an estimate of $4,744 from BSN Sports to Photo: Shelby Pascoe do the needed work, after the meeting, he said he would start the purchase-order process for the straps. Discover Secrets Of Longevity Haas also said he would find out whether the city Fourth of July Race Seniors Helping Seniors will present “The Secrets of could do the repairs from straps they have on hand. If Longevity” at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8 in the Palisades not, he would ask if the Rec Center could purchase the Registration Is Open Branch Library community room. straps from BSN, which would reduce the repair cost. Registration for the Will Rogers 5/10K and Kids Fun There will be informative findings and tips for living In the meantime, as long as the backboards are Run is now open. There are two ways to register: online longer and healthier based on research conducted by down, where they can be used to play basketball, (palisades10k.org) or via an app (Palisades 10K). The app Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones project. The event is instead of pulled up and out of the way, then they will also allow one to track a run and set up training goals. free and the public invited. are safe, Haas said. He promised to leave the goals Early entry fees are $50 for the 5/10K race and $25 for the The library is located at 861 Alma Real Dr. down until the repairs were completed. Kids Fun Run. The online and app registration deadline is Call (310) 459-2754.