PALIHI SWIMMERS FOCUS ON FINALS Vol. 1, No. 13 • May 6, 2015 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary See Page 18 Circulation: 14,500 • $1.00 Oceanaires Entertain at Spring Concert Parklet Under Review, Again By SUE PASCOE Editor A lthough a recent article in the Palisadian-Post was headlined “Construction 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 recent town history. A parklet, defined as an expansion of the sidewalk in one or more street spaces to create 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 intersecThe 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 Photo: Tom Hofer Club. On May 9, the Oceanaires will compete in the Barbershop Harmony Society district and division contest. (Continued on Page 4) Chamber of Commerce Annual EXPO Is May 17 T he annual Community Expo, sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, will provide entertainment, information and classic cars on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event will take place on Via de la Paz, Antioch and Swarthmore (below Sunset). Residents are invited to visit more than 40 merchant and nonprofit booths on Antioch, where various health, education, financial, technology and home and garden businesses, plus community organizations, will pass out free information. Over on Via, an exotic Aston Martin will be on display along with dozens of luxury, vintage and classic autos. Live music will be provided by Amazing Music and the one-man band, Michael Cladis. Watch for on-street demonstrations by students from Fancy Feet Dance Studio and Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts studio. Areté Prepartory Academy in West L.A. is a deliberately small (45 students) high school focused on critical thinking and philosophy, is once again the major sponsor this year ([310] 478-9900 or visit: areteprep.org). O’Gara Coach Company is the automobile sponsor (visit: ogaracoach.com). O’Gara, located on Olympic Boulevard in Beverly Hills, is an award-winning retailer for new and pre-owned Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce automobiles. The Expo merchant sponsor is U.S. Bank. The Amazing Music sponsor is Optimus Properties (860 Via de la Paz building), and Rodeo Realty is sponsoring the slot-car racetrack. Additional sponsors include Vahn Alexander/Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; European Skin & Massage Studio; Rod Aragon/Teles Properties; and RLB Architecture. The popcorn cart will be sponsored by Gelson’s, resident member Jackie Maduff and RLB Architecture. Large chocolate-chip cookies baked by Chamber board member Susan Payne (former owner of Scarlett’s Cupcakes) will be sold. The Chamber Expo committee includes Joyce Brunelle (Suntricity); Roberta Donohue (Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club); Ramis Sadrieh (Technology For You!); Fay Vahdani (Luxe Home Care); Marc Lasky (Lasky Coachworks); Vahn Alexander (Berkshire Hathaway); Bill Shuttic (Ultimate Health & Wellness); Holly Davis (Coldwell Banker Preview); Ed Lowe (lowegrfx/ graphic design); Tim Marschall (TMC General Contractors); David Williams (Movies in the Park); Richard Blumenberg (RLB Architecture); Mazi Aghalapour (Village OneHour Photo); Mike Ball (ADT Security); and Les Sumpter (A Rental Connection). Palisades News is the media sponsor. The Chamber phone is (310) 459-7963. Visit: palisadeschamber.com. Enforcement Signs Will Be Installed at Recreation Center By LAUREL BUSBY Staff Writer P arking issues and unexpected Quimby funds were two of the topics discussed at the Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board meeting on April 22 in the small gym at the Recreation Center. The proposed parking changes, which will drop the Alma Real lot from fourhours to two-hours of parking between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the lower Frontera Avenue lot becomes a four-hour parking lot, received heated complaints from three tennis players who regularly park for more than two hours for their tennis play. One of the players, Sharon Hays, a Coldwell Banker realtor, said in an email the next day that the eight courts regularly accommodate up to 44 people each morning playing a combination of live ball on the upper four courts and league or casual play on the lower four courts. However, there are only 22 parking spaces in the lower lot to accommodate the play(Continued on Page 4) Postal Customer **************ECRWSSEDDM************* Pasadena, CA Permit #422 PAID Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Page 2 May 6, 2015 Palisades News AV VAILABLE PROPERTIES 7 Bed, 10 bath, 10,500 sq ft, 18,629 sq ft lot $13,899,000 5 Bed, 5.5 bath $3,850,000 CalBRE#01173073 1630Amalfi.com 4,364 sq ft 733ElMedio.com 6 bd, 5.5 bth + guest house, 6,320 sq ft, 20.877 lot $7,850,000 2 Bed, 2.5 bath $2,990,000 13535Lucca.com 3,600 sq ft on 9.8 acres 2695OldTopanga.com May 6, 2015 Page 3 Palisades News Park Hoops Need To Be Stabilized LIBRARY EVENTS YMCA-Optimist Track Meet Monthly Matinee May 9 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 Laura Hillenbrand’s popular book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. The movie shows the harrowing story of how Zamperini and other crewman survived on a raft for 47 days after a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. T he six basketball backboards/goals in the main gym at the Pacific Palisades Recreation Center do not have safety straps to secure them in the event of an accident, Senior Director Erich Haas reported to the Park Advisory Board on April 22. Safety straps were not installed when the gym was built in the late 1990s, Haas noted. When the goals are raised up and out of use, such straps would provide an extra layer of safety to prevent their accidental release. For example, if people were sitting on the bleachers while the backboards were raised out of the way during a game, an earthquake could cause them to release to their down position, hitting spectators. Board members were immediately alarmed by this news and recommended that Haas not pull up the backboards until the situation is remedied. Haas provided an estimate of $4,744 from BSN Sports to do the needed work, after the meeting, he said he would start the purchase-order process for the straps. Haas also said he would find out whether the city could do the repairs from straps they have on hand. If not, he would ask if the Rec Center could purchase the straps from BSN, which would reduce the repair cost. In the meantime, as long as the backboards are down, where they can be used to play basketball, instead of pulled up and out of the way, then they are safe, Haas said. He promised to leave the goals down until the repairs were completed. —LAUREL BUSBY Mysterious Book Club May 19 The 43rd annual track meet was held at the Palisades High School Stadium. For results and the story, see p. 29. Noah Wexler jumped to first place for 11-12 boys. Photo: Shelby Pascoe The Palisades Branch Library’s Mysterious Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, to discuss The Art Forger, by Barbara Shapiro. All mystery aficionados are invited to read the New York Times bestseller and join the discussion. Shapiro’s story revolves around the real-life theft of 13 artworks from a Boston museum. Eager young artist Claire Roth supports herself by making reproductions of classic paintings. She is promised a one-woman show if she agrees to forge a painting that turns out to be a stolen work. Discover Secrets Of Longevity Fourth of July Race Registration Is Open Registration for the Will Rogers 5/10K and Kids Fun Run is now open. There are two ways to register: online (palisades10k.org) or via an app (Palisades 10K). The app will also allow one to track a run and set up training goals. Early entry fees are $50 for the 5/10K race and $25 for the Kids Fun Run. The online and app registration deadline is midnight, Monday, June 29. Seniors Helping Seniors will present “The Secrets of Longevity” at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8 in the Palisades Branch Library community room. There will be informative findings and tips for living longer and healthier based on research conducted by Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones project. The event is free and the public invited. The library is located at 861 Alma Real Dr. Call (310) 459-2754. St. Matthew’s Town Fair Set for May 16 T The St. Matthew’s Town Fair offers carnival rides and booths. Photo: Bart Bartholomew he 63rd annual St. Matthew’s Town Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. This is a fun-filled day and the entire Pacific Palisades community is invited. The Fair has been a St. Matthew’s tradition since the church moved to the Bienveneda campus in 1952. The Town Fair is a conventional fair featuring a wide variety of food to enjoy at the event and homemade treats to purchase for later. There will be a chili contest plus and carnival-style rides games for children of all ages. For those who enjoy shopping for great bargains, the Sprague marketplace will host local merchants selling their latest and greatest merchandise. The Fair is also a fundraiser for the school, helping to support programs at St. Matthew’s and to fund a teacher’s salary for a year at St. Paul’s School in Carocal, Haiti. Courtesy shuttles will be provided at three locations: Methodist Church at 801 Via de la Paz; Marquez Elementary School; and upper Bienveneda. The shuttles will run continuously to and from the St. Matthew’s parking lot. To purchase tickets and spirit wear, visit: stmatthewsschool.com. Page 4 Parking (Continued from Page 1) ers, who often play for two or more hours. Due to the tennis player complaints, board members suggested placards might be used for people who require more time to park, such as tennis players or people who take recreation center classes for two hours or more. The placards could be placed on cars, so that when the parking restrictions are enforced, these cars will not get ticketed. “We have no interest in issuing tickets to people who are legitimately using the park,” Board Chair Mike Skinner said. Instead, the tickets are designed to deter employees of nearby businesses who may use the free parking at the recreation center to park for eight hours or more, and thus reduce available spots for park users. Board Member Bob Harter did three spot checks (December 12, 2013 between 3:14 and 4:20 p.m.; January 15, 2014 between 4:21 and 5:31 p.m.; and January 17, 2014 between 10:25 and 10:55 p.m.) surveying the lot and found that an average of 33 cars parked illegally during the hours of his survey period. “If people aren’t using it as an all-day parking space, we have to come up with another solution,” Bob Harter said the following day in a phone call. “We’re trying to come up with something that will help and not hurt.” He noted that anyone parking after 1 p.m. or on the weekends will not face parking limitations while using the park. Captain Albert Torres, a park ranger, attended the meeting to update the board on the progress of installing new signs and enforcing the new regulations. He said stan- Parklet (Continued from Page 1) the criteria, including safety. The parklet would occupy one parking space by a Stop sign, the street speed limit is 25 mph and in the last 12 years of data, there has been one non-injury crash (a motor vehicle involved with a fixed object) at that site. The City has already installed three plazas and four parklets, but Pacific Palisades is the only community to raise opposition. Last September, at a Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, David Peterson, president of the Huntington Homeowners Association, said he had conducted a Facebook poll and 176 residents were against and two were for the project. At that same meeting, a spokesperson for Palisades P.R.I.D.E., a nonprofit established in 1992 to support beautification projects in the Palisades, reported they had done a survey and found 146 people for and 19 against. After the September meeting and to further address residents’ concerns, City engineers created a street improvement plan, which includes an additional crosswalk. If the parklet does not go forward, street improvements will not be done. If the parklet is implemented, it will be for a 12-month trial period. May 6, 2015 Palisades News dard parking tickets are $68, and about 12 new signs will be installed. A parking pass system will be set up after the signs are installed, Rec Center Director Erich Haas said by phone. People who use the park for classes or league play, where it would not be practical to leave the class or game to move one’s car, will be provided some type of pass. To avoid a ticket, others who may casually be spending more than two hours enjoying the park during the restricted times will need to move their cars to a new stall when their two hours elapse. A surprise announcement at the meeting occurred when Haas mentioned that Recreation and Parks employee Brenda Aguirre, who had to cancel her appearance at the meeting a couple of hours before, had told him that the park had about $180,000 in Quimby funds—money set aside by residential development projects for parks. He noted that she had been very responsive in using the money to address Rec Center problems. “She’s getting stuff done left and right,” Haas noted. He said she asked him whether he’d like to use the money to repave and restripe the parking lots. He told her to go ahead on the lower lot, but hold off for now on the upper lot. Board Member Jennifer Malaret responded that she was surprised to hear a figure for these Quimby funds, and Haas offered to connect Aguirre with Malaret to get the current amount available. Aguirre declined to talk about the Quimby funds when called by the Palisades News. She instead referred calls to the City Councilmember Mike Bonin’s office, who by press time had not yet responded with any information. A meeting to discuss the proposed Palisades parklet was held at the site, at 3 p.m., on April 23, and included City officials Valerie Watson, Councilman Mike Bonin’s senior counsel Norman Kulla, P.R.I.D.E. members Don Scott, Geoff Shelden and Bruce Schwartz, PPCC representatives Patti Post and Jennifer Malaret, HAA President Sue Jameson and neighborhood members David Peterson, Richard Waltzer and Dick Littlestone. According to Kulla, if the Huntington Homeowners Association supports the parklet then P.R.I.D.E./LADOT will present it to Pacific Palisades Community Council for its reconsideration. Kulla was asked why the Huntington Homeowner’s Association will have such a crucial voice on whether the project goes forward. He replied in an April 28 e-mail: “Huntington weighed in with the most vigor and it is an adjacent community, so we’re responding to their constructive input first,” he said. “They made the effort to be very specific in identifying what needed to be addressed.” The site is a popular after-school hangout for Palisades High, Paul Revere, Corpus Christi, Seven Arrows and Village School students and their parents. During morning hours, retired citizens are often seen drinking coffee at the outdoor tables. The Fourth of July Parade will soon be marching through Pacific Palisades. GET INVOLVED! The Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA) organizes and pays for the day through community support, donations—and now— contributions from advertisements. This year the program will be printed by the Palisades News, and advertising proceeds will go directly to PAPA. Save your space in the Official Parade Program. Not only will thousands see your ad, but your company will be giving back to the parade. The annual event is one of the biggest days in the Palisades. Play your part in supporting this tradition. Contact: Jeff Ridgway, Parade Program Ads Volunteer (310) 573-0150 Daphne Gronich, PAPA President (310) 779-4456 May 6, 2015 Palisades News Page 5 PaliHi Teacher Contracts Stalled By LAUREL BUSBY Staff Writer T he faculty and administration of Palisades Charter High School have reached an impasse in their efforts to negotiate a new teacher contract, and the school and its faculty union disagree as to whether a mediator or an impartial observer could best assist in solving the issue. In an April 22 letter to PaliHi stakeholders (faculty, staff, administrators, parents ‘Murder in The Palisades’ The Pacific Palisades Historical Society presents a special program, “Murder in the Palisades,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18 in Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Investigators Roger McGrath and Randy Young will preside over cases such as the death of Thelma Todd. Was it suicide, murder, or ? The historians will examine this community’s most notorious cases of mystery and mayhem. Admission is free and parking is available. Refreshments follow the program. Visit: pacificpalisadeshistory.org. and students), Principal Pam Magee described a negotiation process featuring 10 meetings over seven months that had focused on “teacher compensation and the study and possible implementation of a new bell schedule” (see associated article on page 15). After the most recent union contract proposal, the Board of Trustees (minus the faculty and classified staff members) decided that the meetings were at an impasse. Thus, PaliHi sent a request to the Public Employment Relations Board for the appointment of a mediator. “We believe the best interests of students, employees, and the community are served by involving a neutral mediator to facilitate an agreement on these two issues,” Magee wrote. Instead of a mediator, the faculty union has requested an impartial observer to assist in the negotiation process. “Since Pali became a charter school in 1993, on-site negotiations have never been this contentious,” said English teacher Stephen Klima, one of the union representatives. “This is the first time we’ve ever gone to impasse.” Last week on Bowdoin and Temescal, members of the union (United Teachers Los Angeles—Palisades Charter High School) began disseminating flyers to parents and students cataloguing their viewpoints on the issues. They also protested with signs and more flyers on the morn- ing of April 29. This protest coincided with a tour for incoming parents and students, and estimates of gathered teachers ranged from 20 to 60 faculty, depending on whether the administration or the union were asked about the figures. Another protest was planned for May 5, after the Palisades News has gone to press. The impasse began after the board received the most recent contract proposal from the union. Among other recommendations, the proposal advocated increasing salaries by 6.5 percent retroactive to July 1, 2014, while PaliHi had offered a 4 percent retroactive increase. Currently, an entry-level teacher at PaliHi earns $50,828. The maximum annual pay is $87,883, while the median salary is $70,798, according to Brad Daley, executive assistant to Magee. In addition to the salary issue, the union proposal recommended a bell schedule committee comprised of administrators, parents and students, whose recommendations would then be presented before a committee of teachers. This committee would reach consensus on proposed bell schedules before submitting them to a vote of the entire faculty. Both the union and administration have since reached out directly to parents, students and faculty in an effort to explain their viewpoints. After the initial board request for a mediator, Klima and Dave Suarez, the other faculty union representative, sent an email letter to their colleagues citing intense frustrations with the negotiation process thus far and the administration in particular. The letter cites a number of issues, including a differing viewpoint on potential funds available for the salary increase. Magee briefly disputed some of its contents in a short email letter to stakeholders. Last week, the union began distributing flyers about its position to parents and students. The flyers included a website link for parents and students to visit in order to join the union’s mailing list. One flyer stated that the school received an 11.2 percent increase in funding this year, which translates into about $2.5 million. A one percent teacher salary increase costs about $110,000, the flyer added. Magee responded in an email to school stakeholders: “While it is technically correct that there was an 11.2 percent increase in funding, this does not mean that funds are available for an 11.2 percent increase in pay.” She goes on to say that part of the increase went to hiring 4.5 new teachers to reduce class size in certain courses, and the school can only provide a 4 percent retroactive salary increase without running a deficit. Page 6 Palisades News Heard About Town May 6, 2015 ANN CLEAVES Bees Belong Here Bees should be in our community. Cities throughout the United States including New York and San Francisco have successfully and without significant problems allowed beekeeping by residents. Helping bees is essential as they are facing serious colony collapse, which will affect our food supply. We in the Palisades claim to care for the environment and this is a wonderful, fun and meaningful way to enhance our gardens and the environment. No Left Turn on Mabery There is no left turn from the Ocean Avenue Extension onto Mabery. Violations are subject to a $240 fine and, because the ticket pertains to a moving violation, will add points on your license and can increase your auto insurance premiums. The intersection is under 24-hour video and clips will be shared with LAPD. Veteran Hard Luck Story I just heard that the veteran Shane Parrish (in the story, April 30 “Veteran Told to Leave the VA”), whose trailer at the golf course was seized by the West L.A. VA police, found out his trailer had been moved from the golf course to a site next to the Jackie Robinson ball park. He immediately went and claimed some of his belongings, but when he went back on April 27 to retrieve the rest of his personal items, the tow company had sold trailer and it was gone. Someone really needs to find out what’s going on at the V.A. Doesn’t sound good to me. No Paper Delivery I look forward to receiving your paper, but it didn’t come on April 15, instead it came out on Friday, April 17. (Editor’s note: We’re sorry that it was delayed coming to your mailbox. Since the paper is not delivered first class, the Post office can decide if they want to hold it a few days before delivering. Hard copies are always available the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Palisades Library, Chamber of Commerce Office, Patrick’s Road House, Ronny’s Market, Pharmaca and 15 other locations around town. The complete edition is also available online at palisadesnews.com.) Tree-Trimming Thank You We appreciate that the City had a large tree-trimming crew working in the Alphabet streets this week (April 27 onward). They pruned some tall trees that really needed work, and they identified several dead trees that will be removed. I hope the City can afford to send the crew to every neighborhood in the Palisades. ——————— If you’d like to share something you’ve “heard about town,” please email it to [email protected] VIEWPOINT Helping Children with Consequences By BARBARA RUTH WILLIAMS Special to the Palisades News P If you call the teacher to explain that they didn’t do their homework because their soccer game went late, they learn they do not need to organize their time nor take responsibility for talking with the teacher about how to make up the work. But if you don’t bail them out, they learn to accept responsibility and problem solve with the teacher. If your first response to anyone who says your child did something rude, mean or inappropriate is to offer a “reason”—he was tired, that child has always given him a hard time, etc.—your child learns she is not responsible for her actions. But a reason is not an excuse: Do you want an adult who believes other people make him mad and therefore it is their fault if he yells, hits or throws things? Successful people recognize that they cannot control how other people behave but they can always choose how they react to others. We learn about life and how to behave by making wrong choices and learning what we would rather do from the consequences of our choices. Don’t fix everything that goes wrong for your children and thus prevent them from learning these lessons when the consequences are small, or they will surely have to learn them when the consequences are enormous. Founded November 5, 2014 ——————— 15332 Antioch Street #169 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (310) 401-7690 www.PalisadesNews.com ——————— Publisher Scott Wagenseller [email protected] Editor Sue Pascoe [email protected] Sports Editor Tyler Keckeisen [email protected] Features Laurie Rosenthal [email protected] Graphics Director Manfred Hofer Digital Content and Technology Kurt Park Advertising Jeff Ridgway [email protected] Grace Hiney [email protected] Advisor Bill Bruns Contributing Writers Laura Abruscato, Laurel Busby, Libby Motika Contributing Photographers Bart Bartholomew, Shelby Pascoe arents today are much more involved in their children’s lives than were parents a generation or two ago. The good news about this is that parents know more about their children, spend more time with them and give more thought to how they treat them. The bad news is that many children today are unable to pick themselves up when they fall—both literally and figuratively. No one will go through life never making a mistake, always getting the job they want and having everyone they like, like them back. But if the lesson they learn when they are young is that it is never their fault when something goes wrong, that mom or dad will “fix” things if they get the “wrong” teacher or someone is mean to them, then they will have no skills to deal with adult issues like losing a job or having their heart broken. Some of how your children will deal with life is genetic—they are more optimistic or ——————— pessimistic by nature, they approach new A bi-monthly newspaper mailed on the first and third Wednesday of each things with timidity or abandon depending on month. 14,500 circulation includes zip the cards they were dealt. But you make a big code 90272 and Sullivan, Mandeville and Santa Monica Canyons. difference in how they ultimately respond to Online: palisadesnews.com disappointment. There are so many things your All content printed herein, and in our digchildren learn when things go wrong, but if you (Editor’s note: Barbara Ruth Williams is ital editions, is copyrighted. fix it, they learn an entirely different lesson assistant head of school and director of parent from the ones they might learn if you don’t. education at Village School on Swarthmore. She If you replace the clothes and toys that are is also a certified parent education instructor.) lost or broken, your children learn they do not have to take care of their belongings. But if they Thought to Ponder must wear something old or unfashionable or “I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, not get to play with a favored toy, they learn even if I’m in a cabinet meeting.” ― Pres. Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) to be more careful with their things. Palisades News May 6, 2015 Page 7 A forum for open discussion of community issues EDITORIAL Parade Fundraising Needs YOU! P lease, may I have some money? I want to throw a big parade, have a concert and show some great fireworks.” “How much will you need?” “About $145,000. That was the cost last year.” Basically, that’s the challenge faced by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association as it once again prepares to organize and fund the Fourth of July parade and the evening’s fireworks concert at Palisades High. We’re always surprised (disconcerted, actually) at how so many people in Pacific Palisades take the Fourth of July festivities for granted and don’t understand the cost, or the amount of time it takes volunteers to throw the biggest party of the year in our town. Thousands of residents participate in the Will Rogers 5K/10K, then gather along the parade route, and eventually make their way to the evening concert and fireworks show. It is truly a glorious day! But this all costs a lot of money, and most residents never contribute to the party. The Palisades News is asking every household to send $5, $25, $100 or more to PAPA (check payable to PAPA to P.O. Box 1776, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 or go online palisadesparade.com.), to supplement the generous support provided by the town’s merchants and nonprofit organizations. Your contribution is tax-deductible. We all savor what the parade and the fireworks mean to our community’s small-town-in-a-big-city tradition, but this means pitching in. One person has suggested that if each resident (we have about 27,000) would give just $5 instead of having a grande latte, this would almost cover the cost of the parade itself. The motto could be: Donate a “latte” to the parade. The Palisades News, which is the official parade sponsor, is donating the net proceeds from advertisements in the Fourth of July program to PAPA, an all-volunteer, nonprofit committee. Then there are people like Charli Firestone who, as a five-year-old, and with help from buddy Gavin Alexander, held a lemonade stand in 2012 and sent the $46 earned to PAPA to help pay for the skydivers, the marching bands, insurance and permits, rentals (such as the grandstands), extra police and various City fees. (For the past four years, Charli has supported the parade with a lemonade stand.) The Statue of Liberty, designed by French Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and paid for by France, was gifted to the United States at a ceremony in Paris on July 4, 1884. But our government was unable to raise the entire $250,000 (about $6.3 million today) for the pedestal, falling about $100,000 short. When Congress failed to pass a bill to appropriate this final amount, newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer announced a drive to raise $100,000 ($2.3 million). He pledged to print the name of every contributor, no matter how small the amount, in his paper, the New York World. Pulitzer also used his newspaper to criticize both the rich who had failed to finance the pedestal construction and the middle class, which seemed content to rely upon the wealthy to provide the funds. Soon, the donations flooded in. “A young girl alone in the world” donated 60 cents. Another donor gave “five cents as a poor office boy’s mite toward the Pedestal Fund.” A group of children sent a dollar as “the money we saved to go to the circus with.” Residents of a home for alcoholics in Brooklyn donated $15; other drinkers helped out through donation boxes in bars and saloons. A kindergarten class in Davenport, Iowa, sent $1.35. Ultimately, more than three-quarters of the donations amounted to less than a dollar. If Palisades residents have suggestions how money can be raised to support the Fourth of July events here, we will print them. Granted, our Fourth isn’t the Statue of Liberty, but a day of celebration of freedom is worthy of the community’s support. Remember Thomas Jefferson’s words: “The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Parklet Discussion Story Facts Clarified (Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Palisadian-Post, which elected not to run it because the editor felt the reporter had been fair in writing the story in question. The letter was also shared with the News.) For years the Palisadian-Post has been the glue holding our growing community together with fair and honest reporting, particularly when it came to community-wide events. With that memory in mind I was surprised and disappointed when I read the story “Construction on Parklet to Begin this Summer” because of several misquotes and change of facts. The headline implies that the parklet as proposed is a done deal and a time for completion has been set. Neither is true. What I said was that the Department of Transportation along with the council office has been a great partner and is working on a plan to make the entire intersection safer and we would have an announcement when the details have been worked out. I also said PRIDE was sensitive to the wishes of the community and would not proceed if we did not have public support. Parklets are growing in popularity throughout the country. San Francisco now has 44 of them in a variety of locations. Long Beach has 11 and tiny Ukiah has three. So if they have been so warmly accepted in other parts of the world why not here? That is a good question. In search of an answer I did say perhaps the community is afraid of change. Concerned instead of afraid would have been a better choice of words so I apologize if I offended anyone. The city reviewed many parklet proposals and selected ours over others, so we must be on to something. Yes, this is a busy intersection, at least by local standards. Yes, there are a number of schools in the immediate area and Garden Cafe is a hangout for teens. Yes, teens can be a handful as those of us who were involved with CAPPY can attest, but the teen center is gone and they do need a place to socialize. These are all the more reason to make the intersection more pedestrian-friendly. Los Angeles was built with the automobile in mind. Intersections are curved to enhance throughput to the point where very few of us stop at the sign. Sunset Boulevard is a designated highway, but does it really need to be so wide that pedestrians of all ages have a hard time getting from one side to the other in the allotted time? Some say the parklet would be better in another location, but I have not been able to find one. Others say why have one at all? I hope the Palisades will see what others have seen and support our efforts to bring this gift to the community. Parklets are a work in progress for the city but they have already won national awards for their program. Please give us your support so we can make it work here. If we are, after all, like others I suspect the parklet will be in place long after the 12-month trial has ended and we will all look back and ask what was the big deal? Don Scott Palisades P.R.I.D.E. Palisades News welcomes all letters, which may be mailed to [email protected]. Please include a name, address and telephone number so we may reach you. Letters do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Palisades News. Parking Needs to Be Thought Out Rick Caruso has announced that he intends to build a two-level underground garage where the current parking lot is behind the stores on the east side of Swarthmore. That construction will take many months, maybe a year or more. The lot typically has more than 100 cars parked on weekdays, and since some people will come early and leave while others will come later, I expect that the lot serves 150 or more on a typical weekday. Where will people park when the lot is under construction? Other public lots—Sunset below Via de la Paz and on Sunset west of Monument are generally full. The Recreation Center lot is the subject of concern regarding its use by people not going to the park. Similarly, both Ralphs and Gelson’s lots are generally pretty full, as are the neighborhood streets near the Village. If someone doesn’t come up with a plan, the effect on our local stores will be devastating. Two thoughts on possible solutions: 1.) Temescal Gateway Park’s lot is generally empty on weekdays. Maybe Caruso makes a deal with Joe Edmiston and runs a shuttle bus along Sunset. 2.) The lots at the churches in town are generally fairly empty on weekdays. Maybe make a deal with them to allow public parking on weekdays. I’d hate to see what’s left of the Village go down the tubes because there’s no place to park nearby. I believe there are other Palisadians who share my view. I urge the News to examine this issue and inform the public. Stephen Carroll Page 8 EXPO COMMUNITY May 6, 2015 Palisades News PACIFIC PALISADES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7TH ANNUAL & EXOTIC/CLASSIC AUTO SHOW Sun., May 17, 2015 10 am – 2 pm On the Streets of Via de la Paz, Antioch & Swarthmore Avenue Event Sponsor Media Sponsor Auto Show Sponsor Merchant Booth Sponsor Health • Education • Camps • Financial Home & Garden • Technology Environmental • Community Organizations LIVE MUSIC The Amazing Music Band Michael Cladis - A One Man Band PACIFIC PALISADES Chamber of Commerce For more information, call 310.459.7963 May 6, 2015 Page 9 Palisades News 90-Year-Olds Feted By Woman’s Club PASSINGS Linda Hosford, Former Principal at PaliHi L inda Joyce Hosford passed away on Saturday, April 18, following a long illness and while in hospice care at her home in Westlake Village. She was 72. Linda was both an effective teacher and dedicated administrator with the LAUSD for 40 years. She started at Palisades High School as assistant principal in 1990 and became principal in 2001 until her retirement in 2004. As principal of Palisades Charter High School, Linda led the successful effort to take the affiliated charter school to full independence from the LAUSD. As both assistant principal and principal she insisted on making decisions in the interest of students above all else. Her colleagues appreciated the fact that her intelligence was complemented by a good sense of humor. Prior to her tenure at Pali, Linda served as a teacher or administrator at Monroe High School, Hale Middle School and Olive Vista Middle School. Following her retirement, she continued to contribute to the educational process as a Student Teacher Supervisor at Pepperdine College, managed and administered the LAUSD Teacher Testing Program at El Camino High School, and consulted at Granada Hills High School. Linda graduated from UCLA, and throughout her life she considered herself the number-one fan of the UCLA basketball program. She was a lifelong “dyed-inthe-wool” Bruin. Her hobbies included collecting Disney and sports memorabilia, dolls and teddy bears. She also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Linda Joyce Miller Hosford was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 9, 1942. An only child, she grew up with her parents in Cheviot Hills. She attended Palms Middle School and graduated from Hamilton High School. She leaves behind no living relatives, but a multitude of friends and colleagues who will always remember her as a strong woman, leader and friend and who will miss her greatly. Donations may be made in honor of Linda to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Cancer Fund, in Honor of Edward Wolin, M.D., 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 2416, Los Angeles 90048. The Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club will host its annual luncheon honoring Palisadians 90 years and older on Saturday, June 6, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 901 Haverford. This free celebration will include lunch and entertainment, including a visit by the Santa Monica Oceanaires, a popular barbershop chorus. Longtime resident Bill Bruns, an adviser with the Palisades News, will be guest speaker. Honorees (who are invited to bring a guest) are asked to RSVP by May 25 to Fay Vahdani at (310) 699-5885. Residents who have turned 90 in the past year should call Fay and provide their address so that she can send a formal invitation. Linda Hosford Kindergarten Visitation Day at Palisades Elementary May 15 Palisades Elementary Charter School will host a Kindergarten Visiting Day from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15 on the kindergarten yard. All registered kindergarters for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year are invited to attend with a parent or guardian (one adult per child, please). This is a chance to meet kindergarten teachers, play with fu- Solar Excellence in Real Estate PE PEKAR/ELLIS R E A L E S T A T E G R O U P ture schoolmates and familiarize incoming students with the classrooms. Parents can fill out a questionnaire that helps teachers get to know more about students. Moms, dads or guardians can also learn more about the STAR after-school program. PaliWear will be available for sale. Call: (310) 454-3700 or visit:palielementary.org. Electricity from the Sun Come r Visit Outhe t a h t o Bo ay Expo M ! h t 7 1 Lighten Your Electric Bill with Solar! Your own Palisades Solar Company 310.496.5955 | www.pekarellis.com 5WPUGV$NXF5WKVG#2CEKƂE2CNKUCFGU%# Free Quote (310) 459-7062 Joyce Brunelle [email protected] Licensed, Bonded, Insured (310) 459-7062 www.solarsuntricity.com Lic #369267, B1, C10, C46 Page 10 May 6, 2015 Palisades News Needed Tap Water Day Is a Milestone Singer For Race Start By SUE PASCOE Editor L os Angeles will celebrate the nation’s first Tap Water Day on May 7 and a Palisadian, Evelyn Wendell, is largely responsible. The program will take place 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Balboa Sports Center, 17015 Burbank Blvd. Wendell will be among the dignitaries making a brief speech. When Wendell’s children were at Palisades Elementary more than six years ago, she noticed the disdain that most children had about drinking water from a fountain or the tap. Since that generation of kids had grown up with water bottles, they took them for granted, not realizing the environmental issues with single-use plastic bottles. “Every year, we had to educate the kids to trust the tap water,” said Wendell, who worked on the school’s environmental team. When she took her children to City parks, water fountains were hard to find and “many were broken,” she said. “There were bathrooms, but no fountains.” There were fountains along Temescal Canyon Road, but none of them worked. In 2009, Wendell formed the nonprofit WeTap, which advocates ending depend- Evelyn Wendell ence on single-use bottles. Wendell started a crusade to inform people about the environmental cost of bottled water, which includes manufacturing plastic bottles (most are not recycled) and transporting the water (either by boat or truck, which uses fossil fuels) to grocery stores. “WeTap is all about regaining our access to public water,” Wendell told the Palisades News. “We have to work to protect that. We also have to educate the public.” At Palisades High School, Wendell was responsible for the installation of a hydration station, a drinking fountain equipped to refill reusable bottles. She went to LAUSD and urged them to add hydration stations at all City schools. Currently, “About a third of the fountains are capped, another third are broken,” she said. “I feel like I’m just getting started.” Next, Wendell took her tap-water campaign to L.A. City leaders, advocating for working water fountains/hydration stations in City parks. Mayor Garcetti, LADWP, the State Water Board and the L.A. County Department of Public Health came aboard. Now, Tap Water Day will serve to promote the installation of hydration stations across California. After the May 7 ceremony, California Recreation and Parks will unveil four waterbottle filling stations at Balboa Sports Center, one of its heavily-used centers for sports activities, jogging, exercises and family activities. Water will be promoted as a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. Wendell, who has also generated interest in getting fountains installed in Griffith Park, is hopeful. “Maybe it will spread throughout the City—maybe even Temescal,” she said. Visit: wetap.org. Are you a professional singer or want to be a professional singer? If so, the Will Rogers 5/10K race organizers are looking for someone to sing the National Anthem before the annual run starts on July 4 at 8 a.m. Please send your name and information to Bob Benton at [email protected]. Additionally, if you know someone you think is tremendous singer, please email a name and relevant information. For the first time in the race’s 38-year history, auditions will be held. Design Review Board to Meet The Pacific Palisades Design Review Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at the Chamber of Commerce office, 15330 Antioch St. There will be a public hearing for a final design review for the installation of two illuminated, channel-letter wall signs on the 881 Alma Read building. Old business may include the DRB Website, Pacific Palisades Village Design Guidelines and the upcoming Rick Caruso Project. Board members are Barbara Kohn, David Hibbert, Kelly Comras, Paul Darrall, Sarah Griffin, Stuart Muller and Donna Vaccarino. New Listing! 17164 Avenida de la Herradura • $1,750,000 • www.17164Herradura.com Rare 1-Story Remodeled View Home on the Rim. 3 Bdrm + 2 Bth + Formal DR. Grassy Yd. Room for Pool. Rec Ctr w/ Pool, Tennis Cts, Playground. 24/7 Security. LD SO 17152 Avenida de la Herradura Asking Price: $1,950,000 LD SO Cecile Billauer Gifford Selling the Westside Since 1986 310.283.8811 cell [email protected] facebook.com/cecile.gifford 17109 Avenida de la Herradura Asking Price: $1,595,000 *Pocket Listing Available. 4 bdrm fixer at End of Cul de Sac on Lg View Lot. Call For Details. CalBRE #00910997 ..... May 6, 2015 Page 11 Palisades News Rodeo Hosts Mixer By BILL BRUNS Palisades News Adviser I Caltrans workers clear out garbage and debris left by homeless encampments along Pacific Photo: Sharon Kilbride Coast Highway, north of Chautauqua. Debris Removed from Encampments April 20 not only marked the closing of the California Incline, but the closing of one lane of Pacific Coast Highway between Chautauqua Boulevard and Potrero Canyon. The closure was necessary so that Caltrans workers could go behind the retaining wall nearest the slope and remove garbage and debris left by homeless encampments. Previously, as required by law, a 72-hour notice about the impending cleanup was given to transients illegally encroaching on Caltrans property. Santa Monica Canyon residents George Wolfberg and Sharon Kilbride reported that “tons of debris and detritus were removed.” Caltrans representative David Sedacca told the Palisades News: “We removed about 50 square yards of debris and trash [equivalent to about 1-1/4 dumpsters]. It was unknown how many encampments there were.” Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore told Kilbride that Caltrans removed everything illegally placed on the land owned by the state, which is generally within 10 feet uphill of the highway. Encampments higher up would need to be taken care of by Corona del Mar property owners. n a business district where two stories is as high as you can build, the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce held a mixer on April 23 on the rooftop terrace of Rodeo Realty, 839 Via de la Paz. Chamber President Adam Glazer (Liberty Mutual Insurance) welcomed everyone and praised Rodeo’s founder and CEO Syd Leibovitch for overseeing “a magnificent transformation” of the former PalisadianPost building. Leibovitch acquired the 1940s building in 2013 and, this past January, received the Chamber’s annual Beautification Award for his two-story renovation that created offices and open working areas for up to 75 agents. He currently has 21 agents in the Palisades (more than 1,200 altogether in his 12 offices) and has built the second largest residential brokerage firm in L.A. County, after Coldwell Banker). Glazer introduced Immediate Past President Joyce Brunelle (Suntricity), chairman of the Chamber’s Community Expo on Sunday, May 17, who talked up the event’s classic car show on Via and the 40-plus merchant booths on Antioch—“a great way to promote your business in the Palisades.” Executive board member Roberta Don- ohue (Woman’s Club administrator) announced a new Chamber/Woman’s Club fundraiser—a Bite Nite Party and Foodie Fest from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 13 in the Woman’s Club, featuring favorite bite-sized samples from local restaurants and foodrelated wares from specialty shops. Three new Chamber members were given a chance to briefly describe their business: Matthew Kinzelberg of Kinzelberg Consulting, specializing in business solutions and computer consulting ([310] 383-2471); Allen Mueller, a realtor with Coldwell Banker on Sunset; and Brian Panosian of Comfort Massage ([310] 339-8285). Panosian, a distance runner at USC in the late 1980s, has served 16 years as the assistant running coach for Track Club L.A., which meets Tuesday nights at Santa Monica College. “I specialize in sports massage work and soon will add lymphatic massage,” said the Palisades resident. “I also do deep tissue, traditional circulatory and shiatsu massage.” Hors d’oevres and beverages were catered by Kim Vu of Vucacious Catering, and the following businesses and organizations donated gift certificates and merchandise for the drawing: Café Vida, El Cholo Santa Monica, Vivian’s Boutique, Theatre Palisades, Palisades Garden Café, The Yogurt Shoppe, Home Instead Senior Care, Kay ‘n’ Dave’s Cantina, Rodeo Realty and the Chamber. NEW LISTING 506 Las Casas Avenue 3Bedroom • 2Bath Offered at $1,795,000 BRETT C. 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Palisades News May 6, 2015 Page 13 YogaWorks Will Close This Month By TYLER KECKEISEN Sports Editor T Palisades YogaWorks, at 15327 Sunset Blvd., will close on May 30. Photo: Bart Bartholomew Bel-Air Bay Club/Las Casas Loop Neighborhoods By MICHAEL EDLEN Special to the Palisades News T he Bel-Air Bay Club area was started in 1928 on 31 acres of mostly hillside property. It was developed by Alphonzo Bell as a beachfront setting to complement the facilities offered by the Bel-Air Country Club several miles to the east. Bell was also the originator of BelAir and the Riviera section of Pacific Palisades, and influenced the Castellammare development. The Club opened in 1930 and one large Mediterranean home, designed by renowned architect Paul Williams, was built above it on Aderno. The clubhouse and grounds occupied seven acres, with private beach access through a tunnel under the highway. Due to the Depression, the remaining 67 lots on the newly paved streets stayed vacant until after World War II. Nearly every site had some ocean and/or mountain view, and most of the enclave is fairly close to the beach. There are underground utilities, and deed restrictions were in place, until recent years, that prevented structures from blocking views of other sites. Only a few undeveloped sites remain in the area. These are generally challenged by geological and topographical issues. Several large homes have been built in recent years that replaced the original lower-profile ranch or cottage-style houses, and most prices today might range from $2 to $5 million, with a few special outliers able to fetch $8 to $15 million. A small neighborhood originally known as “The Western Tract” was laid out in 1923, immediately west of the Bel-Air Bay neighborhood. Most of the homes are along Las Casas south of Sunset, which makes a loop that connects to Grenola in the southernmost block. Like several other bluff-oriented sections, the curved streets matched the terrain. Originally, the tract was intended to connect directly with Pintoresca, before the planned roadway disappeared due to slope failures behind Grenola. A loose-knit association evolved many years ago along the Las Casas “loop” area, with annual closed-street celebrations and shared contact lists among the owners. One novel aspect of the neighborhood is a public-access parklet overlooking the ocean, which was created by local fundraising when the architect/owner of the lot agreed to sell it rather than build on the site. Recent sale prices have ranged from $1.5 million to $3.65 million, with a current median sale price of $1.9 million. Michael Edlen is ranked was #52 of all agents in the country in 2014 with nearly $1.5 billion in sales and more than 1,200 transactions. He has tracked Pacific Palisades sales since 1987. Call: (310) 230-7373 or [email protected]. he numbers did not “pencil out” at the Palisades YogaWorks, and the studio, at 15327 Sunset Blvd., will close on May 30. The studio opened in 2006 replacing Jiva Yoga, which had opened in 2004. Those who practiced yoga at the studio were told, “YogaWorks is very sad to be leaving Pacific Palisades . . . We would like to publicly thank our loyal members who have been incredibly supportive of our teaching and our staff. We are touched by the support and the relationships that have been formed through the common love of yoga . . . Unfortunately, there were not more people like you and we haven’t been able to make the numbers pencil out. So, when the lease came up for renewal, we made the difficult decision not to renew.” Students with monthly memberships will receive a complimentary upgrade to a regional membership in Southern California and be able to practice at studios on Montana and on Main Street in Santa Monica and at a new studio in Brentwood. Many Palisadians raved about the studio’s teachers and the local community atmosphere. “With the small amount of people at this location, it felt we were all family,” said Sheri Weinick, a member and part-time employee. “You can’t say the same thing about other studios like the one on Montana as it tends to have more foot traffic in a much bigger studio setting.” “When I go to the Montana studio, I feel I am always in a stressful environment,” said Barbara Edelman, who has been a member of the Sunset studio since it opened. “There was just not as much room and I had to constantly worry about having a foot or elbow in my face. “At the Palisades location, it was also peaceful being in an environment with the same members every week,” she said. A spokesperson from YogaWorks told the Palisades News they had received high reviews from Palisades customers. “The truth is that we did not want to close our beloved Pacific Palisades studio and have worked for years to build a community.” In addition to smaller volume than other Southern California locations, the Sunset studio was not designed for large crowds. The bigger room could hold about 30 people and the smaller room 10. This is about half the size of a California studio, which typically holds between 50 to 80 devotees. A spokesman for the building’s management company, who does not wish to be identified, said that the owner is looking for a new tenant, but the process has been slow. “We have not yet formally advertised the space but I am in discussions with a few parties who have expressed interest,” he said. Arthritis Foundation Offers Free Exercise Classes The Arthritis Foundation is offering a free, low-impact physical-activity program Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. from April 29 through June 5 at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Exercise will keep joints flexible and muscles strong, promote better sleep and increase energy. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises. Call Danny Vasquez, (818) 984-1380 Ext. 108. Shuttic Guides Clients to Health B ill Shuttic opened his Ultimate Health business in Pacific Palisades last summer at ZFIT Studio, 827 Via de la Paz. A certified herbalist, nutritionist, massage therapist and personal trainer, Shuttic’s perfect client would be an individual who wants to work out twice a week, have a massage once a week and seek guidance for a healthy diet. “I want to combine different health modalities to create a holistic system: a single wellness program,” said Shuttic, who grew up in Ohio and Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in marketing. After receiving a master’s degree in international business from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Shuttic moved to Los Angeles in 1989 to work for a Japanese import/export company. In the mid-90s, his job took him to Osaka, Japan, where he lived for five years. “My life has always been a dual path of work and health and fitness, but I always did the fitness for fun,” Shuttic said. “In 1997, I ditched the corporate world and went strictly into health and wellness.” In addition to making presentations at Atria and offering a 5-week Women’s SelfDefense Course, Shuttic joined the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, where he’s on the board of directors and the Foodie Fest committee. Stop by his booth at the Chamber Expo on May 17. Visit: ulti-health.com or call (310) 413-0514 or email [email protected]. Page 14 May 6, 2015 Palisades News GIBSONINTL.COM | LEADINGRE.COM | 310.454.4159 B R E N T W O O D | M A R I N A O open sunday 2-5pm D E L R E Y | N new listing P A C I F I C P A L I S A D E S $ price change O 13620 Romany Drive, Pacific Palisades 5bd/6ba | $6,750,000 | www.13620RomanyDrive.com Tracey Hennessey | 310.622.7425 N 1436 Calle del Jonella, Pacific Palisades 5bd/7ba | $3,195,000 Jacqui Bell | 310.266.8520 N 1251 Las Lomas, Pacific Palisades 4bd/3.5ba | $3,250,000 Matthew O’Keefe | 310.429.4552 928 Las Lomas, Pacific Palisades 4bd/4.5ba | $3,495,000 | www.928LasLomasAvenue.com Beverly & Kimberly Gold | 310.496.5995 O 16856 Calle de Sarah, Pacific Palisades 5bd/4.5ba | $3,495,000 | www.16856CalledeSarah.com Beverly & Kimberly Gold | 310.496.59950 $ 3817 Surfwood Road, Malibu 3bd/2ba | $1,695,000 | www.3817Surfwood.com Susan Stark | 310.345.7450 May 6, 2015 Page 15 Palisades News PaliHi Bell Schedule Changes Proposed By LAUREL BUSBY Staff Writer P alisades Charter High School’s bell schedule has been a central administration focus in the teacher contract negotiations this year (see associated article on page 5). The administration’s goal has been to look at the alternating class schedule, which was put into effect 17 years ago, and potentially implement changes for the 2016-17 school year, Principal Pam Magee said in an interview prior to the current impasse. “Over 17 years, a lot of things have changed, and it seems logical that the schedule might not meet student needs,” Magee said. She suggested looking at the issue with several questions in mind. “What are the options? What are the core needs of students? What can we do to address them? Where can we shift some things to address those needs?” Magee suggests at least four areas where changes could be beneficial: 1) the creation of student advisory periods; 2) weekly teacher meeting times; 3) increased college coursework options; and 4) more frequent math and foreign language instruction. A stable schedule that doesn’t rotate each week is also a recommendation to help facilitate some of these goals. The administration has singled out these areas for varied reasons, Magee said. Student advisories could provide varied enrichment, such as SAT preparation, college counseling, psychological counseling, and deeper instruction in AP subjects. Weekly teacher meetings would allow time for professional development and also time for departments to meet and coordinate their efforts to address student needs. In addition, the administration would like to improve the availability of college courses for students, Magee said. One way would be through stabilizing the schedule to a non-rotating one, which would increase opportunities to partner with community colleges. Currently most PaliHi classes alternate from Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays one week to Tuesdays and Thursday the next, so coordinating programs with community colleges is a challenge. Math and foreign language instruction also could potentially be improved by increasing the number of meeting times each week, Magee said. Currently, a higher percentage of PaliHi math students are receiving Ds and Fs as compared to other subject areas. Previous efforts at considering bell schedule changes have been after school via the school’s Long-term Strategic Planning committee. These meetings are attended by a Michael C. Solum , Principal Insurance and Financial Services Agent 881 Alma Real Dr., Suite T-10 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (310) 454-0805 [email protected] PaliInsurance.com License #OG51003 relatively small percentage of teachers, according to both faculty and administration. This school year, Magee tied the schedule discussion to teacher salary negotiations to ensure that the matter is given a thorough vetting. “We think it’s so important that we’re going to link it to contracts,” Magee said. “This sparked teacher interest—be it pro or con—to be part of a really serious conversation.” Changes to the bell schedule, which now consists of six alternating classes that are a little over 100 minutes long and one 55minute daily class, require a faculty vote of support unless the schedule reverts to a typical six classes per day schedule, although such a schedule is not the administration’s recommendation. Instead, administrators seek an exploration to find the best option for students, Magee said. Any schedule change also requires financial changes as most are not cost-neutral, so the monetary aspect is another consideration. Emotions have been intense in some teachers as they consider this issue, particularly because it is tied to contract negotiations, according to Stephen Klima, an English teacher and union representative. Currently, the majority of faculty support the existing bell schedule, he said in an interview before the recent impasse declaration. A faculty survey found that 72 percent of responding teachers approved of the [current] bell schedule, almost 16 percent wanted more information before deciding about a new schedule and 9 percent supported changes. Klima added that “we’ve never discussed it as a faculty.” A revised bell schedule was proposed to teachers in January. They voted it down 108 to 2, Klima said. That schedule had two days with advisories, and it didn’t change each week. Klima recommended polling students and parents to find out their views about bell schedule adjustments. The union also sought votes by not only faculty, but also parents and students, before approving a new schedule in order to ensure that all groups support any modification. He said that it’s important that the school doesn’t introduce “change for change’s sake.” He added that the existing bell schedule might be able to accommodate needed changes, such as splitting an approximately 100-minute course into two halves divided between math and English in order to offer daily math instruction for students who need it. He supports considering options that retain the current schedule, but he is also open to new ideas. “If you show us something better, we’ll buy into it,” Klima said. “If it’s good for students and good for education, then it’ll sell itself.” In a separate interview, Magee agreed that the faculty seeks the best option for its students. “The teachers at Palisades Charter High School are really focused on students’ needs. We’ll have many more discussions. We need a little more time to look at the data and look at the research. What are the possibilities?” Health teacher Susan Ackerman said in a phone interview that although many teachers were not happy about the January bell schedule proposal and the discussion link to contract negotiations, she’s optimistic that the process will benefit the school and might offer helpful adjustments to the schedule. “It’s a real hot-button issue, because it affects the whole school,” said Ackerman, who enjoys the current schedule, but is open to change. “Let’s see what we can get out of this. Let’s make it a win-win and not a right-wrong . . . It will be fascinating to see how this unravels.” Community Yoga At Woman’s Club HOLLY DAVIS Certified yoga instructor Alison Burmeister, co-owner of The Yogurt Shoppe, teaches community yoga classes (all levels) Mondays at 9:45-11 a.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Beginners are welcome. The class is donation based ($15 suggested). 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Just across the table at Gelson’s that his morning coffee group is gathered around is his friend and tennis buddy Gino Tanasescu, 72, who helps his coffee-group friends with their technology—what he calls “geezer geeking.” This is just one way the coffee group, consisting of current and former Palisadians, support one another. For example, Tanasescu showed Wolfe how to download apps that allow him to watch live tennis tournaments. The group also includes Gil Dembo, whom they fondly call their “town crier,” and Eric Valentine, who slips into the store to shop for bananas, then comes back to distribute them among his friends. Dembo, the Temescal Canyon Association president, gets the conversation going as soon as he pops by after his workout. After listening to the news he brings topics of interest back to the group. “We’re going to discuss today beekeeping then asks if they knew that boxer Manny Pacquiao’s trainer has Parkinson’s disease, which leads to a conversation about others they know with the condition. Dembo, who works in commercial real estate, is the only non-tennis player in the group. “I came for coffee a couple of years ago and I behaved,” he says with a laugh. A Palisadian since 1967, he describes the group as “friendship, support, stimulus, news and tennis.” His wife of 55 years, Barbara, sometimes joins the group after her walk. If exercise and socializing help longevity, Wolfe is a good example. He comes for coffee from the tennis courts a couple of times a week, where he hits against a ball machine, or with his friend Tanasescu, is a good example. “I’m going to do it till I do it right,” jokes Wolfe about tennis, which he began playing at age 13. He moved to the Palisades in 1955 with Marion, his late wife, but his roots in the community go farther back. He recalls Friends (clockwise from top left) Gil Dembo, Gino Tanasescu, Eric Valentine and Leonard drives out to visit his girlfriend in the PaliPhoto: Lesly Hall Wolfe enjoy their daily morning coffee get-together outside Gelson’s. sades as a teen in the 1930s. Wolfe, one of in your backyard. Should you be allowed to Council,” Dembo begins on a recent morn- four siblings, moved to Westwood from have three beehives in your backyard? This ing, asking each their opinion. Brooklyn in 1931, riding in a rumble seat is going to be coming up at Community After gathering a range of answers, he (Continued on Page 17) May 6, 2015 Palisades News SDLQOHVVHDUSLHUFLQJDOODJHV F F 9LD'H/D3D]DWULXPEOGJ Page 17 An Afternoon of Poetry and Jazz A uthor and historian Robert A. Rosenstone will read from his first collection of poetry, Do People Look Up at the Moon Anymore?, at a gathering in Pacific Palisades on Saturday, May 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. Two accomplished jazz artists, guitarist Peter Curtis and pianist Joel Paat, will join Rosenstone at Sharq, a nonprofit art space at 537 Arbramar Ave. that was founded by his wife, Nahid, in 2004. The music will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by a reading and book signing. Admission ($15 individuals, $20 for couples) includes a signed copy of the book (cash or check). Please RSVP to [email protected]. Phone: (310) 459-6041. Rosenstone, professor emeritus of history at Caltech, has published 15 books, including works of biography (John Reed), history (History on Film/Film on History), criticism and fiction (Red Star, Crescent Moon: A Muslim-Jewish Love Story). In his new book (the first publication of Sharq Press), Rosenstone views life on the eve of retirement with pathos, wonder and humor. Laments for what has vanished and taken its place, critiques of the self and the world, questions about history in a culture that rushes to erase the past, the mysteries of aging, and celebrations of unexpected love—all mark his debut volume of poems. (Visit: rosenstone.com/.) Guitarist and composer Curtis, who holds a Ph.D. in music from Indiana University, has played with many famous jazz musicians such as James Carter, Freddy Friends NOTICE TO READERS The Palisades News welcomes submissions of obituary notices for Palisadians, past and present. Notices must be 400 words or less. A photo may be sent for possible inclusion. There is no charge for the notice, nor the photo. For questions, or to submit, please e-mail [email protected]. The desired deadline for submissions is Thursday before the intended publication date (the first and third Wednesday of the month). (Continued from Page 16) in his father’s Oldsmobile. He attended University High and recalls the 1933 Long Beach earthquake that damaged the school. During World War II, Wolfe served in India, where he became ill with tuberculosis. Later, he graduated from UCLA and worked for many years as an auditor for the Franchise Tax Board. At Gelsons, he shows pictures that Tanasescu helped him load on his iPad, such as famous tennis players he played with as a youngster as well as humorous pictures that Tanasescu creates in Photoshop. Tanasescu is a movie director, web designer and tennis pro who was on the tennis team at UCLA with Arthur Ashe. For 20 years, he has been meeting for coffee in the mornings after working out, although the location and group members have varied over the years. He joined this group after meeting Wolfe on the courts eight years ago. A former Palisadian who now lives in Cole, Taj Mahal, Barbra Morrison and James Moody. He has performed in clubs across the U.S. and Europe, and his album, Swing State, can be found at cdbaby.com and on Amazon and iTunes. Pianist Paat, who has performed at various jazz festivals and music venues in the U.S. and Europe, has played with the likes of Tom Scott, Bobby McFerrin, Brandon Fields, Danny Reyes and Vinnie Colaiuta. He teaches jazz piano and jazz combos at Riverside City College. Guests on May 16 can also enjoy Nahid Massoud’s stunning new succulent garden. Santa Monica, Tanasescu has also helped the others with their desktop computers and cell phones. Valentine and Wolfe also met on the tennis courts and have been part of a coffee group for almost 20 years. Valentine, a retired print-shop owner, has lived in the Palisades since the ‘60s, and met his wife Debbie, a preschool teacher at Village School, while playing tennis. He picks up items from Costco for Wolfe including the chocolate to which Wolfe attributes his longevity. Over the years, the four men, who all happened to attend UCLA, have become friends with other groups who meet for coffee in the morning such as Saturday’s “pickle boys” whose nickname refers to the pickles they bring from the San Fernando Valley to share. They are also friendly with Andy and Daniela, who work at Viktor Benes; and with Gelson’s employee Nancy, who brings cushions out for them to soften the metal chairs. “It’s a very friendly atmosphere,” says Dembo. “We look out for each other.” Palisades News May 6, 2015 Page 18 Pali Swim Teams Focus on City Finals By TYLER KECKEISEN Sports Editor Photos: Bart Bartholomew I f you have one of the top swimming programs in the City Section, the next plateau is success at the state level. The Palisades High Dolphins hope to achieve that when the first-ever state swimming and diving championships are held May 22-23 in Fresno. Over the past 10 years, the PaliHi girls team has earned nine City titles and the boys have won three. According to Pali assistant coach and alum Peter Fishler, the girls have never placed below third in an individual event since 2002. The boys have been a little more inconsistent, but more recently have placed in the top three in individual events, too. “No City team can compare to our team for depth,” said Fishler, who joined the staff in 2011, after graduating from Franklin & Marshal College, where he was a 12-time Centennial Conference champion. “Our third and fourth swimmer in an event would easily swim number one or two for many teams in the Western League.” Over the years, Head Coach Maggie Nance and Fishler have emphasized a basic competitive mantra: Strive to be more than average. “We have hammered home the ‘tried and true method’ in practice to prepare the kids to swim smart,” Fishler said. “You have to pace yourself by saving your energy and then being able to swim your fastest at a meet. We set a high standard for the kids.” The coaches also focus on the tiny details that can shave hundredths of a second off a performance and, perhaps ultimately, make the difference between first and second. “We have not steered away from things that have brought success,” Fishler said. “But we also refine. There is no use doing 100 flip turns if you are doing them wrong. Change, then practice them right. It is muscle-memory.” Since most of the Western League teams present few challenges in dual meets, Nance sought competitive opportunities out of the area. “Most of the Southern Section schools have great swim programs,” said Nance, who arranged a dual meet with Mira Costa in March. Not only did the Dolphins win many of the individual events, they accumulated enough points to win the meet. “We were missing 30 percent of our lineup, and still had great results,” Fishler said. “But, it was the experience more than winning that mattered to us.” Base on prior year placing at City finals, PaliHi could likely field a large squad at State. Nance said that senior Mardell Ramirez, who was a top water polo player, has placed in the top five in many meets, and will likely place at City in the 100-meter backstroke and the 100-meter freestyle. “She is an amazing talent who brings leadership to our team,” Nance said. “Everyone goes to her: she is integral.” Ramirez and senior Rachel Martin are captains for the girls team and juniors Zack Senator and Mitchell Kim lead the boys squad. Nance added, “Senior Avery Botansky, who competes in the one-meter diving, also has a real shot to compete at State. She was recruited by Emery College.” Kian Brouwer, who won the City 100meter butterfly title last season, has accounted for many points this spring, and Fishler has been impressed by his progress since freshman year. “He has improved by being more disci- PaliHi Dolphins take flight at a dual meet held at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center. plined, which accesses his raw talent,” Fishler said, noting that this year Brouwer is competing in the 200-freestyle and 100-butterfly. “A more mature approach, combined with talent, results in a fast swimmer.” Fishler added, “Kian is crucial for any relays that qualify for State. He is poised to break many school and city records.” The assistant coach also praised sophomore Leah Timmerman, who races in the 100-breaststroke and 200-individual medley. “She is one of our better athletes,” Fishler said. “Last year she won City and broke the school record for breaststroke. She has improved steadily since I started coaching her—even before she entered high school.” Both Fishler and Nance are optimistic that 15 of their athletes from both squads are capable of qualifying for State. “Instead of using best times, California is taking the top winners from each division of the Section finals,” Fishler said. “If our swimmers finish first or second in City, they automatically qualify.” Western League swim-offs were held May 5 at PaliHi. City diving finals are May 13 at East Valley High School and the swimming finals are May 15 at East Los Angeles College. Setting a new best time in the 100-meter backstroke was PaliHi girls captain Rachel Martin. Griffin Prechter shows perfect form with his breaststroke. May 6, 2015 Page 19 Palisades News Spikers Look to Playoffs By TYLER KECKEISEN Sports Editor T Hunter Price (11) sets up the ball for Shane Stoklos. Photo: Bart Bartholomew Follo us onw Faceb ook! dly Prou the g n i v Ser or des f a s i l Pa 5 3 Over ! 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To avoid playing them in the semifinals, Pali will need to earn the number-one seed. “Nothing against the number four seed, but they would not be nearly as tough for us,” the second-year head coach said. “I’m not saying we don’t have the talent to beat Granada or Carson, it’s just I like our chances playing that number 4 seed instead of the number 2 or 3 [in the semi-finals].” Gray said the team first needs to clean up a few things. “This season has had its ups and downs. We’re lacking consistency. We need to focus on the little things, like defensive positioning, blocking, communication. We are big and athletic, but we need to out-execute our opponents instead APT FOR RENT of just being better athletes.” Opposite hitter Shane Stoklos is confident the Dolphins are improving. “Right now the team is doing well with kills,” the senior said. “Defensives schemes and positioning on defense is one thing we need to improve on, though. Also, both blocking and off-blocking are crucial to improve on. If the ball is tipped, we need to do a better job being on our toes to dig those balls.” When everything is in sync, PaliHi’s offense is unstoppable, especially coming from its middle hitters. “Our middles have been very effective, and that will be the key for us going forward,” said Gray, who previously coached at Malibu High School. “We need our opponents to be terrified of them so we can put our hitters in a better position to get a kill against the block and not on an island against the double block.” “He [Stoklos] is the vocal point of our offense,” Gray said. “He has been one of our more consistent players this season as he is a great athlete who jumps real well. That is why he leads the team in kills.” Stoklos is hardly PaliHi’s only weapon. 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Everything inspires him, including people, experiences and nature, and he hears everything in life in a musical way. “Everything around us moves to a beat.” He plays guitar, but jokes that he leaves the music to musicians who really know what they are doing. The Afro-Roots feel of Branches merges the varied sounds of Africa, New Orleans and the Caribbean. From the opening notes of “Shine a Light,” the music and lyrics are captivating. The album title comes from the tune “Children of Abraham,” Dawuni’s plea for peace in the Middle East. There are also two Bob Marley songs: the well-known “Get Up, Stand Up,” and the never-released “Butterfly,” an unfinished love song that Dawuni completed. Branches has a timeless feel, in the same vein as many Marley songs, which sound contemporary today even though they were written and recorded decades ago. The album “pretty much encapsulates the concept of global citizenry,” Dawuni says, and focuses on love and empowerment. Palisadian Bernie Grundman, who also mastered Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Carole King’s Tapestry, did the mastering. Dawuni attempts to uplift humanity through his music, and is cognizant about the many challenging issues people around the world face. He believes that when individuals help in their local communities, a positive effect will spread around the globe. “This album is my personal statement of trying to ignite that passion in people,” he says. Like Marley before him, Dawuni is passionate about activism, philosophy and spirituality. He clearly loves people and is sympathetic to their struggles, whether they are first-world issues or those of the developing world. “My music is for everybody and to be of service,” he says. Justice and equality are important to him, and he is content to be a voice for those without one, and to be a bridge between differing viewpoints. 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Two tables of producers and actors stood up cheering for him, and his nerves were eased when the announcer said one of the producer’s names instead of Nordstrom’s. “My goal was to tell everybody who I was,” Nordstrom says. “When I said that, people laughed. I wasn’t nervous at all.” After more than two decades in the business, Nordstrom considers himself lucky to be able to work in a field he loves. USC Professor Richard McIlvery, who still teaches at Thornton School, helped Nordstrom get his first job, on Storytime, in 1991. That experience allowed Nordstrom to compose scores that matched myriad situations, from Eskimos to skateboarding kids in New York. He did 110 episodes over eight years on the show that started locally on KCET before going national. Two years ago, Nordstrom was brought in to The Bold and the Beautiful to update the show’s sound. Executive producer, head writer and old friend Brad Bell liked Nordstrom’s work on shows such as Las Vegas and One Tree Hill. To date, he has composed about 350 themes for Bold. “Most scenes are two people talking in a room,” Nordstrom says, telling the story simply with a guitar, light strings and a keyboard. He keeps the “bigger sound palette” for when the show goes on location. For special episodes shot in Dubai and Abu Dubai, Nordstrom had fun creating more exotic sounds. “I wrote music with Arabic and Middle Eastern flavors, with more percussive instruments,” and sounds indigenous to the region. He scored the music to the picture, unlike a typical score, which is not always written for a specific scene. He plays piano, guitar and bass, and brings professional musicians to his home studio when it’s time to record. “It’s just big enough to work with all my equipment. The recording booth is just big enough for drums.” If the name Nordstrom sounds familiar, you are correct. Nordstrom hails from Seat- HOMES & GARDENS John Nordstrom proudly displays his Emmy. tle, where the family business is the wellknown department store, founded by Nordstrom’s great-grandfather, John Nordstrom. His dad, John, worked his way up from the stockroom to co-chairman, and was “responsible for the most expansion and growth in company history,” he says, noting that three cousins now run the company. Nordstrom has a strong work ethic, which may have begun when he worked at the Bellevue, Washington store for seven summers. “I started in the stockroom, then children’s shoes, then young ladies shoes. I loved it. It’s a great company.” He came to USC to “follow my dream.” Though he certainly could have had a career at Nordstrom, “My dad and mom were completely behind me going for it, even though entertainment was foreign to them.” Nordstrom’s success has come from putting his best effort into every project he works on. “When I started out, I did the same exact job whether I was getting paid $500 or $20,000. I tell my kids, ‘Do your best every time.’” Currently, he’s working on a TBS comedy, Your Family or Mine, starring Richard Dreyfuss, and The Fighting Season, a documentary series created by Rick Schroeder about the Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, which will debut May 19 on DirectTV. Nordstrom has lived in the Palisades with his wife, Jennifer, since 1992. They have four children, Riley, 21, Claire, 18, Jack, 15, and Will, 12. “After you’ve been doing it for a long time, you realize what’s important,” Nordstrom says. “I look back and see that I’ve done really good work, no matter what was happening behind the scenes. It all seems to work out in the end.” Special Section— May 20, 2015 Place Your Ads NOW in the Full-Color Pages, Full-Color Ads Distribution to the entire 90272 Palisades Community (by US Mail to 13,300 addresses & 1,200 distribution around town) Special Section Pricing (Call for details) Make your Ad Reservation Today! Ad Space Reservation Deadline: May 8 Camera-ready Ad Artwork Deadline: May 12 (ads must be supplied by advertiser) Contact for Information: Jeff Ridgway at (310) 573-0150 Grace Hiney at (310) 454-7383 Jeff Parr at (310) 454-7741 May 6, 2015 Page 23 Palisades News Chamber Music Program Concludes Concert Season C hamber Music Palisades will present its 2014-15 season finale with featured star musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Long Beach Symphony and Los Angeles Opera at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienvenda Ave. The program will include music by Beethoven, Brahams, Britten, Ewazen and Telemann. Among those performing are Australianborn Andrew Bain, who has earned critical acclaim as the principal horn player of the L.A. Philharmonic, the Queensland Symphony, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony. “Andrew Bain’s rich and nuanced horn solos became a highlight,” Mark Swed wrote in the L.A. Times. Bain has also performed with the Münchner Symphoniker in Germany and the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra. A native of Southern California, violinist Roger Wilkie has been concertmaster of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra for 25 years. When he was 21, Wilkie joined the Los Andrew Bain Angeles Chamber Orchestra and eventually became principal second violin. He returned to LACO later to be guest concertmaster, a title he has also held with the Los Angeles Opera, the Round Top Festival Orchestra of Texas, the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara and the Real Philharmonia de Galicia in Spain. Wilkie was a founding member of the Angeles String Quartet, solo violinist with Santa Barbara’s Camerata Pacifica and is currently a member of the Pacific Trio. Also performing is tenor Arnold Livingston Geis, a member of the Los Angeles Opera chorus since 2013. He has appeared on the Music Center stage in favorites such as Carmen, La Traviata and Billy Budd. Geis also sings with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and has soloed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Handel’s “Messiah,” Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” and Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis.” Chamber Music Palisades is completing its 18th season under the leadership of cofounders and co-artistic directors flutist Susan Greenberg and pianist Delores Stevens. A popular feature of each concert has been the informative commentary by KUSC’s on-air host Alan Chapman. Call (310) 463-4388 or visit cmpalisades.org. Tickets are $30 at the door and students with ID are admitted free. GriefHaven Offers Spring Boutique Friends of griefHaven will host a Mother’s Day boutique from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. Twenty percent of all sales will go to griefHaven, which provides support, education and resources to parents whose children have died, the siblings and family members. Vendors include: Coobie Bra and Accessories; Gourmet Blends, Hostess Gift to Go; Spoken Glass (engraved water bottles); Susan Jewelry; Amanda Jordan Jewelry; Elle+Cie Jewelry; Classy Bag Lady; Montalvo Spirits (tequila); Pali Wine; Geries Secret Closet; Stationery; Strut-This (athletic wear) and Dale Michele (clothing). Phone (310) 459-1789 or visit griefHaven.org or e-mail [email protected]. SM Canyon Assoc. to Hold Annual Meeting The Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 at Rustic Canyon Park. Invited speakers include District 11 Councilman Mike Bonin, Santa Monica City Incline project director Curtis Castle and a speaker from the DWP water reclamation project. 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Kids rode skateboards the same way they rode surfboards, but skateboarding didn’t require a parent to drive them to the beach. Instead, Burgess and other neighborhood kids could walk somewhere like Palisades High School. The school had opened in 1961 with a freshly paved, multi-level, hillside parking lot that was ideal for skating. “It was just the perfect asphalt wave,” says Burgess in his new documentary, Skateboarding’s First Wave. Burgess, an acclaimed cinematographer, made the movie to highlight the sport’s local roots and its rise and fall in the mid-’60s. The 21-minute piece centers on the Palisades Skateboard Team, comprising a group of kids who lived and skateboarded near PaliHi. “It was the center of our lives at that time,” Burgess said in a recent interview. Skateboarding’s First Wave was recently shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival, the Palisades Optimist Club and the Sarasota Film Festival. The movie highlights a different time where kids roamed free and had fun playing with speed and gravity on their clay-wheeled skateboards. Burgess, the cinematographer of dozens of movies, including Forrest Gump and Spider-Man, reunited 10 of the original team members at PaliHi last year to skateboard together one more time and also to complete interviews for the documentary. “Surprisingly, everyone could still skateboard pretty well,” said Burgess, whose son Michael, a camera operator, shot the current footage. “When you spend that much time doing something when you’re young, it doesn’t ever leave you. Everyone still had their same style and technique.” That style and technique, which Burgess’ father originally captured on 16mm film in the ‘60s, is the life-blood of the movie. Sometimes barefoot and always without helmets and pads, the kids obviously relished coursing down the PaliHi hill in groups. They practiced tricks to add to the challenge and the fun, like riding in a handstand, jumping over a rod or putting a big metal trash can on top of a board before riding downhill. Several girls joined the effort, as it was Members of the 1960s Palisades skateboarding club included (left) Peter Burg, (middle) Barry (Blenkhorn) Williams of Brady Bunch fame and (right) Chris Picciolo. Burg, who now lives in Colorado, provided the music for Skateboarding’s First Wave. one of the few sports they could participate in at the time. Little League baseball and Pop Warner football were off limits. “Anyone who could do a handstand from the top to the bottom was in,” Burgess said. “It didn’t matter if you were a boy or a girl.” The team captain and oldest team member, Tim Keller, now a writer, photographer and teacher in New Mexico, was the inspiration for the film in more ways than one. He wrote an article about the team for the Palisadian-Post in 2013. Burgess read the piece, which prompted him to dig out his father’s home movies and re-watch them. “When I looked at the footage, it brought all those memories back from 50 years ago,” Burgess said. “I wanted to go back and find out what happened to all these people. What are they doing? How had skateboarding affected their lives?” Burgess set to work finding his old pals— most of whom he hadn’t seen in 50 years. Keller helped locate many, although not everyone was still alive. Burgess brought the documentary idea to Red Digital Cinema, which stepped in to fund it. The result traces the roots of the team. One significant event occurred when the 13-year-old Keller asked Burgess’ dad if his company, Don Burgess Pools, would sponsor them. Burgess senior readily assented. He bought team jackets for the kids and even designed skateboards that used a material that reduces slipping in pools to help the kids stay on their boards. Burgess’ mother, Pat, designed the logo and even joined them sometimes on a Fifty years later, members of the Palisades Skateboard Team including: Don Burgess (front), skateboard. Skateboard competitions enWendy (Bearer) Bull, Peter Burg (right) and in back Suzie Rowland Levin, Donna Cash sued, and the kids did well against two Harris, Tim Keller, Terry Keller and Tod Burton revisited the Palisades High School campus. (Continued on Page 25) May 6, 2015 Page 25 Palisades News another skateboard to get the shot. “It just kept coming back into my life,” said Burgess, who used his skateboard expertise to shoot the hoverboard chase in Back to the Future Part II. “My ability to skateboard introduced me to people that I ended up working with professionally,” he said. “It turned out that all those hours I spent on a skateboard as a kid paid off.” Burgess and his wife, Bonnie, still live near PaliHi, where they raised three children, Lindsay, Michael and Brittany. They also have four grandchildren—three of whom appear in his documentary. Skateboarding (Continued from Page 24) teams with far more money, Makaha Skateboards and Hobie. The entire experience was transformative for Burgess—not only through the joys of competing and winning trophies, but also the difficulties of falling and persisting to learn a new trick. “It shapes you. You learn how important it is to struggle and fall. The lesson is to get back up and do it again.” That lesson is illustrated in the movie as the kids repeatedly try to master a trick—falling and falling until they succeed. Also spicing up the piece is archival footage, including a scene from the ‘60s game show What’s My Line? and a clip from the variety show Shindig!, featuring team member Wendy (Bearer) Bull, who was later inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. Burgess also includes a skateboarding Hormel hotdog ad featuring himself, his brother Ric, plus team members Peter Burg and Barry (Blenkhorn) Williams, who eventually starred as Greg Brady on The Brady Bunch. Aside from these opportunities, the kids also got a chance to compete and place highly in the 1965 International Skateboard Championships in Anaheim, which was covered by ABC’s Wide World of Sports. But just two years later, the new sport suffered a temporary death across the country. The Allied Artists Host Paint-Out May 9 Suzanne (Rowland) Levin on a trash can, placed on top of a skateboard, steers her way in the Palisades High School parking lot. local kids moved onto other ventures, and the momentarily hot sport became cold until polyurethane wheels were invented in the ‘70s. But in some ways, skateboarding’s first wave never ended. Skateboarding holds a dear place in the memories of the Palisades Skateboard Team, and it taught them tenac- ity. Team member Colleen (Boyd) Turner said in the documentary, “Competing in skateboarding changed me forever.” For Burgess, the actual skill of skateboarding has been surprisingly helpful in his career. His big break in filmmaking stemmed from a job he earned as an action cameraman where he followed a skateboarder on Broker Associate Fine Home Specialist 30+ Years Experience KATY KREITLER Come Visit Our Booth at the Expo May 17th! A plein-air paint-out will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at El Pescador Beach, 32900 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. The beach is located about 10 miles west of Malibu, where Decker Canyon intersects with PCH. There is limited free parking. El Pescador is Spanish for “the fisherman” and this beach, true to its name, is a popular spot for surf fishing and exploring tide pools. A paint-out is a great way to meet other artists and discover new sites for inspiration. All levels of artists are welcome. Bring your own art supplies, water, lunch, sunscreen and hat. Visit: allied-artists.com. Page 26 May 6, 2015 Palisades News Fay Lyons: A ‘Survivor’ Story of Gratitude By SUE PASCOE Editor D iscovery. Fear. Diagnosis. Treatment. Survivor. Palisadian Fay Lyons was at a Girl Scout camp at Big Bear in 2012 with her 12-year-old daughter, Barbra. Instead of using a washcloth per her usual routine in showering, Lyons only had soap and it was then she discovered a lump in her breast. “There was no family history of any type of cancer,” she said. “It was also the first time our family was without insurance because my husband had recently become self-employed.” Earlier that year, her daughter’s Girl Scout troop had donated a percentage of their cookie money to the Susan Love Foundation, and at the Love Walk, Dr. Thomas Lomis, a Palisadian, was passing out flyers for the Valley Breast Care & Women’s Health Center and she took one. Lomis also happened to be Lyons’ Highlands neighbor. When she came back from Big Bear, she saw the flyer on her desk and knocked on his door. “He took full charge,” Lyons told the Palisades News. “He took me to his office and arranged for a mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy. All were free because they were paid for by Every Woman Counts California Breast Cancer Treatment Foundation.” Within a day, Lyons had a diagnosis: Stage 3 ductal carcinoma. Lyons had no way to pay for treatment because she couldn’t get health care now, thanks to a pre-existing condition: cancer. “Breast cancer is not something you can wait with until you have insurance,” Lyons said. A week later, after a PET and CAT scan to determine whether the cancer had spread, Dr. Lomis had operated on Lyons and removed a tumor and lymph nodes. Once it was determined that the nodes had not yet been affected, her diagnosis dropped to Stage 2B. “In addition to getting excellent care,” Lyons said, “Dr. Tom and his wife Debbie took the time to help my child understand the diagnosis and what was going to be done. I don’t know if I could have gotten through it without them.” After the operation, Lyons learned that she had triple negative breast cancer. In many breast cancers, hormonal treatments are used that target progesterone, estrogen or HER2 receptors in one’s body to prevent recurrence of the cancer. In Lyons’ case, she learned she fell into the 10- to 20-percent category and did not have those receptors, which meant a different route for treatment. While in chemotherapy, she developed a micro embolism, digestive issues, gastroenteritis and cracked ribs (because of steroids). “I was hospitalized many times,” Lyons said. “I had 37 radiation treatments.” A year later, during another PET scan, a cyst was discovered on an ovary and both ovaries and her fallopian tubes had to be removed, followed by six more weeks of chemotherapy. Today, two years later, Lyons is a survivor. “I am one of the lucky ones. I attribute where I am to the assistance and guidance of Dr. Tom,” she said. Lyons has also discovered support groups for her daughter and husband. One is Walk with Sally, a group that provided a mentor, who had gone through a similar situation, for her daughter. At UCLA there’s a camp for kids who have parents suffering from cancer. “They have camp activities during the day, but at night they have cabin chats,” Lyons said. “There are professional therapists to help the kids.” The Benjamin Cancer Support Center in West L.A. provides lectures, meditation, yoga and support to all who have a loved one dealing with cancer. “No cancer patient [or family] has to go through this alone,” Lyons said. “Especially if they have limited ‘Walk With Love’ On May 17 The annual 5K Walk/Run to support a cure for breast cancer, “Walk With Love,” will take place 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17. Registration and a family fun festival will begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for adults and $25 for ages 5 to 16. Children under four are free. Dog owners and their dogs are also invited to join the walk. 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May 6, 2015 Palisades News Page 27 Palisadian Larry Newman conducted the 17th annual All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra Concert on May 2. Newman Conducts Elementary Orchestra A citywide student orchestra of more than 140 of the area’s brightest students from two dozen schools performed at the 17th annual All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra Concert in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on May 2. Conducted by Pacific Palisades resident Larry Newman, the program featured the orchestra, a jazz ensemble, a string ensemble and guest student vocalists. Selections included: “Radetzky March” (Strauss), “Pastoral Symphony” (Beethoven), “African Marching Song” (Folk Song), “Peer Gynt Suite Selections” (Grieg) and “Happy” (Pharrell Williams). Each participating child is selected by his/her school music teacher. Student ages range from 7 to 12; 10 is the average age. Nineteen local students were selected. Palisades Elementary students included Layla Adeli, Elsa O’Donnell and Marc Venturini (violin), Naya Ramaswami, Grace Vander Veen and Sophia von der Ohe (flute), Brooke Pierpoint and Elena Rosenmayr (clarinet) and Nicolas Charbonneau (trumpet). Calvary musicians were Maddy Attar (violin), C.J. Iino (clarinet) and Megan Outcalt AG Adriano Goldshmied White + Warren Rebecca Taylor Nation Parker Joie Autumn Cashmere Cosabella Cynthia Vincent Nation BOCA 1024 Swarthmore Ave | Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 | (310) 459-7259 BOCA AG Jeans Citizens of Humanity Clarks Footwear Swiss Army Victorinox Robert Graham Will Leathergoods Rodd & Gunn Raffi Italia Peter Millar 1020 Swarthmore Ave | Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 | (310) 454-3891 (flute). Marquez Elementary was represented by Annalisa Hurd and Samantha Kissane (violin) and Calvin Jacobs (trumpet). Carlthorp student Ryan Moon (alto saxophone), UCLA Lab students Olivia Baer and Skyler Chang (violin) and Paul Revere’s Shelby McLain (violin) were also selected to perform. “The honors orchestra is a diverse group of children that come together to play beautiful music in a professional concert setting,” said Newman, who noted that the students are exceptionally talented. “It is a shining example of the im- portance of music in our local schools.” The orchestra’s annual broadcast performances from Schoenberg Hall have garnered three Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards (2007, 2008 and 2009) in the Children/Youth Programming category and were nominated in the same category in 2010 and 2012. The orchestra was also recently honored by the City Council at Los Angeles City Hall. Children’s Music Workshop, founded by Newman more than 28 years ago, provides instrumental music instruction to schools throughout Los Angeles, including Topanga, Canyon, Marquez, Kenter and Palisades. Palisades News May 6, 2015 Page 28 Amazing Music: First Stop for Lessons M ost Pacific Palisades parents know Amazing Music because when a youth is ready for lessons in guitar, ukulele, piano, bass, drums, harmonica or banjo, the store at 867 Swarthmore is a first stop. “We love to teach,” said owner Patrick Hildebrand, Sr. “We’ve taught thousands and thousands of people. We love to give them a good positive musical experience. That’s basically what we’re all about.” Hildebrand has been teaching in Pacific Palisades since 1973, and opened Amazing Music in 1980. “We’ve been doing it for a long, long time,” he said. Many professional musicians got their start in the colorful surfer-dude atmosphere of Amazing Music. Marie Digby, who learned to play guitar, has just signed with Disney’s Hollywood Records. Group Love lead singer Andrew Wesson honed his guitar skills at the school. Skyler Fiske (Sissy Spacek’s daughter), Debby Holland of Animal Logic with Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland, and Eric Lynn, who plays with Jackson Browne and is the head engineer of Shangri La Studios in Malibu, are Amazing Music alumni. The store is not strictly for the young, but also for those who are retired and never had the chance to strum the strings on a guitar. “All ages are welcome,” Hildebrand said. “The emphasis is always on having fun.” When the novelty of playing an instrument wears off and students realize that practice is necessary to improve, it’s the fun that Amazing Music provides that keeps kids going. Taking lessons should not be drudgery. “We’re doing great with the guitars and the ukulele and the drums and the piano,” Hildebrand said. “We’re just having a great time.” Amazing Music is nestled behind the shops at the corner of Swarthmore and Antioch. It has four studios and a selection of guitars and ukuleles of various sizes that can be rented or purchased. Instructors include Patrick Hildebrand Jr., who is a member of the Ooks of Hazzard, a band that consists of seven ukuleles, an accordion and a box. “Many people have an image of Tiny Tim, singing in falsetto, strumming the tiny instrument,” he said, noting that after the band recorded a live video cover of MGMT’s “Kids” in April 2010, the video went viral and continues to get many views on YouTube. In addition to the father/son teaching team, other instructors include Michael “Beans” Benigno (“an awesome percussionist”); Diana Nile who trains people on piano and bass; Justin Citron, who teaches guitar and bass and just launched a band called Trick Pistol. “Travis Powers, who used to teach here, does all the sound effects for The Simpsons,” Hildebrand, Sr. said. If you want to see students in action, go to YouTube and type “Patrick Hildebrand” in the search engine and you’ll see a variety of girls and boys playing songs with their patient instructor. “We’re just jamming out,” said the elder Hildebrand, who also has a daughter, Tracy, and five grandchildren. Hildebrand gives back to his hometown. In the 1970s, he and his friends jammed at the Arts in Action festival held at the Palisades Recreation Center. He and his students played at the Chamber-sponsored Midnight Madness shows in the 1980s and Patrick Hildebrand, Sr. is the owner of Amazing Music. continue to play at Chamber events. On May 17, the Amazing Music band will play for the fourth time at the Chamber’s Community Expo on Antioch. Call: (310) 454-4669. AMAZING MUSIC STORE.COM ALL AGES, ALL STYLES! Group & Private Lessons • Instrument Rentals & Sales Photo: Bart Bartholomew BOOST YOUR SCORE Become a Better Student Strengthen Weak Areas Acquire Test Taking Skills Love Learning! 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Everyone had fun today.” Fewer older kids seem to be participating than in previous years. “This event does take place during track season so older kids might be part of track clubs and actually competing at other meets, but it would be fun to have more kids in the older categories competing,” Hale said. “But I love seeing the little ones experience track for the first time.” Hale said the meet is a good way to motivate kids to stay active and have fun at the same time. “It’s a healthy kids day,” said Hale, who has been at the YMCA for eight years. “We advocate for a positive and energetic environment when kids play competitive sports.” First Place Results: LONG JUMP 7-8 girls: Saskia Santos; 7 feet, three inches 7-8 boys: Milo Muller; 7 feet, one inch 9-10 girls: Julia Anderson; 9 feet, 3 inches 9-10 boys: James Rockwell; 11 feet,10 inches 11-12 girls: Oona Fitzmaurice; 11 feet, 8 inches 11-12 boys: Noah Wexler; 10 feet, 11 inches SHOT PUT 9-10 girls: Sage Pendergraft; 12 feet, three inches 9-10 boys: James Rockwell; 24 feet, nine inches 11-12 girls: Oona Fitzmaurice; 23 feet, Topanga Elementary student Oona Fitzmaurice took first place in the 11-12 girls high nine inches Photo: Shelby Pascoe jump, clearing 3 feet, 7 inches. HIGH JUMP 9-10 girls: Sage Pendergraft; 3 feet, 3 inches 9-10 boys: Tie between Gage Grimes and James Rockwell; 3 feet, 11 inches 11-12 girls: Oona Fitzmuarice; 3 feet, 7 inches 25 METER RUN 3-4 girls: Whitney Baker (5.53 seconds. New record. Old record 2011 Tess Hubbard, 5.8 seconds.) 3-4 boys: JoJo Rhodes (5.53 seconds) 5-6 girls: Mary Scheeringa (5.62 seconds) 5-6 boys: Colin O’Donnel (4.64 seconds) 50 METER RUN 3-4 girls: Benton Chiate (11.35 seconds) 3-4 boys: JoJo Rhodes (10.89 seconds) 5-6 girls: Mae Durkin (9.53 seconds) 5-6 boys: Theo Radford (9.13 seconds) 7-8 girls: Saskia Santos (7.83 seconds) 7-8 boys: Kai Campos (7.39 seconds) 5-6 boys: Theo Radford (39.22 seconds. New record. First year for event.) 7-8 girls: Fayre McKenzie (35.82 seconds. New record. First year for event.) 7-8 boys: Finn Evans (35.38 seconds. New record. First year for event.) 9-10 girls: Julia Anderson (35.75 seconds) 9-10 boys: Evan Stokdyk (33.28 seconds) 100 METER RUN 11-12 girls: Carys McKenzie (32.28 seconds) 3-4 girls: Benton Chiate (26.18 seconds) 11-12 boys: Jules Craft (30.53) 3-4 boys: JoJo Rhodes (20.22 Seconds. 13-15 girls: Elizabeth Rene (30.59 seconds) New record. Old record 2011 Braun Levi, 22.8 seconds.) 400 METER RUN 5-6 girls: Min-Jee Gales (18.97 seconds) 7-8 girls: Fayre McKenzie (1:38 seconds. 5-6 boys: Theo Radford (19.12) New record. First year for event.) 7-8 girls: Fayre McKeznie (17.25 seconds) 7-8 boys: Nikolas Koudsi (1:32 seconds. 7-8 boys: Kai Campos (16.53 seconds) New record. First year for event.) 9-10 girls: Maddy Silberman (16.81 seconds) 9-10 boys: James Rockwell (1:14. New rec9-10 boy: James Rockwell (14.75 seconds) ord. Old record 2009 Flip Bastien, 1:15.66.) 11-12 girls: Carys McKenzie (15.47 seconds) 9-10 girls: Julia Anderson (1:23 seconds) 11-12 boys: Jules Craft (14.78) 11-12 girls: Carys McKenzie (1:19) 11-12 boys: David Tobin (1:16) 200 METER RUN 13-15 girls: Elizabeth Rene (1:01. New 5-6 girls: Min-Jee Gales (39.4 seconds. record. Old record 2008 Camille Chapus, New record. First year for event) 1:18.47.) Piano Lessons! The Hungry Ear Music Studio All ages & levels • Pacific Palisades Please visit hungryearmusic.com [email protected] • (805) 622-PLAY R AT I O N T S I G E FREE R - JULY 8 JUNE 1 * . n is free o i t a r t s gi y, and re n you enroll da . whe Enrolalt ptartoicipating KutamctonthCeecentenrsterofonlyr promotional details Come See Us and Visit Our Booth at the Community Expo on Sunday, May 17th! NOW ENROLLING SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016 on lid *Offer va /1/15 - 7/8/15. 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And if, like our neighboring diner, you must have a bacon cheddar cheeseburger and French fries—there is also one of those for $15. It looked so large that I did not know how he could eat it! In any case, the seafood is what you want here. Everything sounded delicious and a decision was hard to make. Appetizers of wild Spanish octopus or farmed Whales Cove black mussels or a jumbo lump blue-crab cake are just a few of the listings. My friend and I decided to share the Atlantic cod fish tacos ($12). These two soft tacos with beer-battered cod in soft tortillas had a tasty coleslaw, pineapple and lime wedges to accent the flavors, and made a fine beginning. Also listed are a number of salads and sandwiches such as a big-eye tuna burger with crispy onion rings ($18). In addition to the dozen seafood entrees, another menu lists four specials of the day, such as farmed Greek black bream ($32 per pound) and shellfish such as live wild North American hard-shell lobster ($25 per pound). We ordered from the regular menu. My friend had the Wild Costa Rican Mahi Mahi ($34), and I chose the Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass ($39). Both were excellent. The tender and tasty Mahi Mahi came with baby beets and carrots with a delicious celery root puree, flavored with a savory sherry gastrique. My pan-sautéed Chilean sea bass was equally tasty. Perfectly cooked, tender and delicious it came with succulent herbed-ricotta gnudi balls and brown butter. Each portion was more than enough, so we each took a little home for the next day. If you are interested in raw seafood, then ask for the Raw Bar menu which features offerings from the Eastern Coast and the Pacific. There is also a selection of chilled shellfish and even iced shellfish platters—all of which Healthy California Cuisine Enjoy a unique blend of flavors that come from freshly made food prepared with wholesome, natural ingredients. Salud! E AT W E L L , L I V E W E L L 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Daily 15317 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades • 310.573.1335 come in a variety of sizes. And, in case you take your little ones, there is a Kids’ Menu with grilled cheese sandwiches and French fries ($7), fish and chips ($10) and grilled Atlantic salmon with vegetables ($12). Of course, we had to share a dessert recommended by our waiter Nick: an excellent bread pudding with caramel ice cream that was so tasty that my friend and I almost ate the entire dessert (which we usually do not). The Water Grill opens at 11:30 a.m. every day and closes at 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Sunday. On Friday and Saturday the restaurant stays open until midnight. — GRACE HINEY May 6, 2015 Page 31 Palisades News ES SOJU S LD T ! 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