Palisades-News-July-8-2015

THESE BOOTSWERE MADEFORROCKIN’Vol. 1, No. 17 • July 8, 2015 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 14,500 • $1.00See Page 22Patriotic Palisadians Celebrate 4thAbove: Skydivers signaled the start of the parade.Photo: Tom HoferBelow left: Dr. Mike Martini, one of six parade marshals, elected to forego theride and march with the Optimist Club.Photo: Tom HoferBelow right: Kids on Bikes was a popular parade entry.Photo: Shelby PascoeTop: MacArthur Park Lake will be filled with about 7,000 of these balls designedby Palisadian Ed Massey through Portraits of Hope.Photo: Shelby PascoeAbove: This was the first year that Pasadena’s John Muir Alumni DrummersAssociation marched in the parade.Photo: Tom HoferBelow: Chase, one of the parade sponsors, added a large balloon. Photo: Shelby PascoePresorted StandardU.S. PostagePAIDPasadena, CAPermit #422**************ECRWSSEDDM*************Postal Customer

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July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 3Top: More than 3,000 adults, teensand children gathered for the 5/10KWill Rogers Run and the Kids’ FunRun to start the day.Photo: Shelby PascoeAbove: Kids on Bikes includedyouth riding colorfully decoratedbikes, Razors, tricycles and otherwheeled scooters. Photo: Tom HoferCenter: Dozens of Patriotic Pupswere well-represented.Photo left: Shelby Pascoe / Photo right: Tom HoferAbove: Pacific Palisades BaseballAssociation World Series champs:Pinto Cubs, Bronco Cardinals and theMustang Red Sox rode in the parade.Bottom left: Palisades High Schoolband, under the direction of ArwenHernandez, performed with precision.Bottom right: Spirit of the West riders,who also perform in the Rose Bowlparade, made their second appearancein the Palisades parade.Photos: Shelby Pascoe

Page 4 Palisades News July 8, 2015Music, Fireworks Rock the FourthBy SARAH STOCKMANSpecial to the Palisades NewsPhotos by Tom HoferPaliHi sophomore Sophia Eberleincomposed and performed “Palisades.”Above: P.J. and Kalani Hildebrand, performwith the Palisades All-Stars. Below: One ofthe All-Stars musicians let concertgoersstrum his guitar at the family-friendly event.The smell of garlic wafted into theStadium by the Sea from the Cous -ins Lobster Truck positioned in theupper parking lot. It drifted past kids playingFrisbee on the track and parents picnickingon the football field to the mainstage where Palisades Charter High Schoolsophomore Sophia Eberlein performedan original song “Palisades.”“Where the mountains meet the sky/Iswhere I’d like to be/ In the Palisades withyou,” Eberlein sang.The crowd, gathered for the PalisadesRocks the Fourth Concert and fireworks,sang along with the chorus, which incorporatedthe Palisades’ motto, “Where themountains meet the sky.”The eighth annual concert event began at4 p.m. when 10 food trucks, ranging fromGreenz on Wheelz to India Jones, opened.As people wandered from truck to truckmunching on tacos and ice cream sandwiches,Dale Fisher and Lexie Rose serenadedthem on the upper stage. Whileparents sat at picnic tables and ate, kidsplayed in the bouncy house, receivedSponge Bob-shaped balloons from clownsand had flags painted onto their faces.At 5 p.m. the stadium was opened andpeople spilled onto the turf with blanketsand chairs to wait for the main stage concert.By the time headliners took the stagethe football field was packed from end zoneto end zone and the stadium bleachers werealso more than half full.Promptly at 6 p.m. Michael Libow sanga tenor version of the “Star Spangled Banner.”The Palisades Charter High ComplexConcert Band, led by Arwen Hernandez,followed. The band, made up of PalisadesElementary, Paul Revere and Pali High students(both present and alums), played fivePyro Spectaculars fireworks lit up the sky above Palisades High.pieces, including “When the Saints GoMarching In” where a majority of the bandsang along with tubas.Next on stage were the Palisades All-Stars. Amazing Music teacher and Ukes ofHazzard band member P.J. Hildebrand, Jr.organized the local musicians, who hadauditioned to perform for the show.One selected was Eberlein, who playedguitar and sang, accompanied by twoukuleles, one played by Alex Hildebrand,P.J.’s son. The All-Stars played four songs,including a cover of The Zutons’ “Valerie.”Louise Goffin, daughter of Carole Kingand Gerry Goffin, performed next, accompaniedby Greg Wells on keyboard and hertwo sons, who are 15 and 12 years old, onbass and drums. She performed four songs,including “We Belong Together” from heralbum, Songs from the Mine.The evening’s headliners, The WestsideTroubadours featuring Adam Topol andTom Freund, took the stage. The band performedrock and groove songs like PeteTownshend’s “Let My Love Open the Door.”Previous Palisades Rocks the Fourth performerRocky Dawuni joined the band towardsthe end of the set, performing BobMarley’s “Three Little Birds” and helpingsing “This Land Is Your Land.”The fireworks began as the last chorusrang out across the field. The fireworksshow, presented by Pyro Spectaculars, hada soundtrack that included songs fromTaylor Swift and George M. Cohan.The show ended in a kaleidoscope of red,white and blue, bringing another PacificPalisades Fourth of July to a spectacular end.International reggae star Rocky Dawuni and recording artist Louise Goffin joined Tom Freund and Adam Topol to close the concert.

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 5Residents Object to Shell Station PlansBy SUE PASCOEEditorApopular catchphrase commonlymisattributed to Dragnet’s Joe Fridayis “Just the facts, ma’am.” Factsare needed regarding the proposed Shellconvenience store that has become anemotionally-charged issue with some inthe community.Mobil owner Saeed Kohanoff has purchasedthe Shell station, located just a blockaway at Via de la Paz and Sunset. He is undercontract to sell his Mobil property at thecorner of Swarthmore to developer RickCaruso. (Escrow will close in mid-2016 andthe corner parcel is considered a linchpinfor Caruso Affiliated’s redevelopment ofnorth Swarthmore and along Sunset.)Kohanoff said he plans to demolish thecurrent 1,620-sq.-ft. Shell building, whichis centered near the back of the alley andcurrently is mostly a well-utilized servicebay. He wants to build a 2,870-sq.-ft. conveniencestore next to the two-story officebuilding at 15415 Sunset, owned by Dr.Shaun Malek. (A typical convenience storeis about 3,300 sq.ft.)As proposed by Kohanoff, the eight gaspumps will remain in place and there willbe 12 parking spaces for customers. Onegas station entry on Via would be closedand landscaped.The current Shell station has numerousparked cars, many waiting repairs, on the16,000-sq.-ft. lot, which is in violation ofthe Brentwood-Pacific Palisades CommunityPlan Section 2-2.3: “Require screeningof open storage and auto repair uses, andprohibit storage of automobile parts andother noxious commercial-related productsin front of commercial developmentexposed to the street.”Kohanoff ’s Mobil station is open 244th Home Contest Winners(Left to right) Jack, Sharon, Suzanne, Doug and Zachary (front) Sutton wereawarded first place by contest sponsor realtor Joan Sather (right). Look for astory about the contest and judging in the next issue.The new Shell owner wants to build a convenience store replacing the station, causing controversy. Currently, the lot is used by otherbusinesses. A restaurant valet rests near a pump at the Shell station and the restaurant delivery car is parked on the lot. The white car,after picking up take-out food, backed into the Shell station and turned around and drove across the lot, exiting on Via de La Paz.Photo: Shelby Pascoehours a day, with wine and beer sales from8 a.m. to 2 a.m. At the Shell station, hewould like to stay open 24 hours and sellbeer and wine from 10 a.m. to midnight.Neighbors have raised concerns aboutthe size of the proposed building, saying itis too big. They do not want a 24-hour gasstation: many feel it should close at 10 p.m.They oppose beer and wine sales.Adjoining property owner Malek doesnot want the new building because he saidit would limit access to parking behind hisbuilding.Architect Richard Finkel, who was hiredby Kohanoff, said Malek may have anothermotive in opposing a convenience store:keeping an important tenant happy.“A valet for the restaurant parked a vehiclein the alley on the Shell property,”Finkel said in an email to the news. “Apparentlyboth the valet and restaurant customerspark in the alley and in the stripedparking spaces on the Shell property.”Kohanoff and Finkel have appeared beforethe Palisades Community Council andthe Palisades Design Review Board, andheld a special meeting with the neighborson June 16 in the Palisades Library communityroom, attended by about 50 residents.“We wanted to solicit input so we canmake a reasonable effort to address commentsand complaints that residents mighthave,” Finkel told the Palisades News. “Thatis not to say that all comments can be accommodated,but many things can besolved if all parties are willing to remainopen-minded and work together.”At the meeting, Kohanoff promised neighborsthat there will be no deliveries of gas,grocery items or beer or wine after 10 p.m.One resident said that she had heardthere had been numerous alcohol violationsat the Mobil Station.The California Department of AlcoholicBeverage Control keeps a record of infractions.There are four on record, the first onein 1998 and the last in 2007. Kohanoff andFinkel were contacted by the News aboutthe record.“Contrary to how it was made to soundat the meeting, that frequency does notseem to indicate that Mr. Kohanoff runs astore that is a hotbed of under-aged childrenlining up to buy booze,” Finkel said.“This is packaged goods, not for consumptionon the site,” Kohanoff said. “Thereis no difference between buying it here orwalking over to Ralphs and Gelson’s.” (CVSalso sells liquor, beer and wine.)The Shell owner has paid for a trafficstudy that has been made available to theDesign Review Board and anyone whowants to see it.The L.A. Department of Building andSafety has checked Kohanoff ’s buildingplan against the Pacific Palisades SpecificPlan guidelines and found them in compliance.His plan has also been approvedby several other city departments.At the library meeting, a resident asked:“The City approved it without our approval?Can we see the papers?”Another resident disputed that Koha -noff really cared about the residents, andsaid, “If you’re such a good neighbor, whydon’t you sponsor a [PPBA] baseball team?”Yet another shouted, “Gas prices are 40cents more than other locations; this isabout the money.”Kohanoff answered calmly, “I appreciateyou coming here. We want to hear whatyou want.”Another person asked, “What is yournext step and how can we stop you fromdoing this?”Jill Jones, who represented the condoowners at 1029 Via de la Paz, reiterated: “Wedon’t want a liquor license, it’s too closeto the high school and Palisades Elementary.We can’t have a business open 24hours a day, seven days a week. Severalunits whose bedroom windows face thestation would be impacted by the constantnoise and lights.”The next step for the project is DRB approvalof the aesthetics of the building andsignage. Since the site has not previouslyhad beer/wine sales, Kohanoff will need aConditional Use Permit from the City, aprocess that will include a public hearingand an opportunity to appeal. The hearingdate has not been set. Visit: 161.149.221.137/caseinfo/ and reference case number (ZA-2015-420-CUB-DRB-SPP).

Page 6 Palisades News July 8, 2015HeardAbout TownGood Citizen Sets ExampleI spotted a resident with her grandchildcleaning up the trash along SwarthmoreAvenue next to Palisades Ele men tary.When I thanked her for cleaning up (shehad a full trash bag), she said, “I’m justhelping the environment.” Praise andthanks to all of the people like her in thePalisades—and what a good example shewas setting for the little one, who lookedto be about five.The Alma Real FlagThe twisted flag has finally been takendown on the 881 Alma Real building, butthere is no replacement. It would seemlike the building owner would want one.Doesn’t the American Legion providefree ones?Too Scary for MeCommunity alert specialist HaldisToppel sent an e-mail on June 20 titled“Awesome pictures of hoist operation atTemescal Canyon trail,” showing theLAFD copter lifting an adult male fromthe trail to the copter before setting off forthe hospital, at about 5:35 p.m. Great tosee a successful rescue like this, but if I fellon the trail and was injured, I’m not sureI would want to be hoisted up like that,so high in the sky. Yikes!Mysterious GroupSeveral times on a recent Saturday wesaw a group of about 15-20 of collegeagepeople walking up and down Bienveneda.They stayed close together, hadbackpacks, and one of them carried anAmerican flag at the front. Any idea whothey were? We called St. Matthew’s andthey said these people didn’t belong toany church-related event there.Identity Theft AlertSeveral cars were broken into (again)on the El Medio bluffs. Nothing wasgone, except for the car registration papers,which people normally keep in theglove compartment. A few people calledthe police, but not everyone. Someonementioned that this might be a way forcriminals to do identity theft. Just thoughtI’d make you aware of it.Grocery HelperI was carrying several heavy bags ofgroceries home from Gelson’s and a guystopped his car and asked if I needed help.Since I was almost home, I declined, buthe made my day. It’s nice to know we livein a town where people will offer help.———————If you’d like to share something you’ve“heard about town,” please email it tospascoe@palisadesnews.comANN CLEAVESSmall-Town America at Its BestBy LAUREL BUSBYStaff WriterWithin the little slice of heaven thatis 90272, there is a new service. Youcan farm out your worrying—tome—a just-past-midlife-frumpy-übervolunteer-former-film-producerwith enoughprivilege, time and neurosis to worry abouteverything so you don’t have to.The Fourth of July is a time when PacificPalisades opens its arms to the world and says,“Come in! Let’s be friends!”For one day, Pacific Palisades isn’t a tonyenclave on the outskirts of Los Angeles that istoo expensive for most Americans to afford.Instead, the Palisades is a representative ofsmall-town Americana that celebrates beingone with the rest of the country.Residents seem to bubble with joy as theyrun into old friends and give the world aglimpse of the warm and inviting aspects oflife as a Palisadian on its most celebrated dayof the year.The parade route is crowded with localfolks enjoying the festivities, but people fromother parts of Southern California and evenother states pop by for the day.The parade begins with an old frienddropping out of the sky, when skydiver CareyPeck, who grew up in the Palisades and nowlives in Malibu, returns each year with hisAmerican flag waving behind him.I went to a party after the parade and metPalisadians, but also people visiting fromCamarillo, Altadena, Plano (Texas), PhoenixVIEWPOINTand Chicago.Then, there was my family, who had comefrom Culver City to enjoy the day Palisadesstyle.My 10-year-old son had decorated hisbike and ridden with the Kids on Bikes in theparade. He had loved waving to the crowd ashe rode by and having an opportunity to bepart of the day.He told me afterwards, “I never just want towatch the parade. I always want to be in it.”There is something so heart-warming abouthow open Pacific Palisades is to celebratinganyone who wants to join the parade, whetherit is a kid from Culver City, a Lt. General inthe Marines, or the local citizenry.And then, the celebration goes on all daywith plenty of opportunities for each personto enjoy it in whatever way feels good tothem. There is the Will Rogers Run, the paradeand the evening concert. There are parties andthe beach.We visited the recreation center playgroundafter the parade, and there were familiesenjoying the park—some with their Fourth ofJuly clothes on—but also teenagers hangingout and sometimes chasing each other aroundthe play structures while some college studentsoccasionally stopped by to swing.And of course the day ends with a literalbang. Eyes turn upward as the sky explodeswith color and light. Thousands of people fillthe Palisades High School stadium for thefireworks, while others enjoy the display fromparties at nearby homes. Yet, everyone istogether—enjoying the town, the country andsimply sharing their lives for a moment.Thought to Ponder“Life’s tragedy is thatwe get old too soonand wise too late.”― Benjamin FranklinFounded November 5, 2014———————15332 Antioch Street #169Pacific Palisades, CA 90272(310) 401-7690www.PalisadesNews.com———————PublisherScott Wagensellerswag@palisadesnews.comEditorSue Pascoespascoe@palisadesnews.comFeaturesLaurie RosenthalLRosenthal@palisadesnews.comGraphics DirectorManfred HoferDigital Content and TechnologyKurt ParkAdvertisingJeff Ridgwayjeffridgway@palisadesnews.comGrace Hineygracehiney@palisadesnews.comJeff Parrjparr@palisadesnews.comAdvisorBill BrunsContributing WritersLaura Abruscato, Laurel Busby,Tyler Keckeisen, Libby MotikaContributing PhotographersBart Bartholomew, Shelby Pascoe———————A bi-monthly newspaper mailed on thefirst and third Wednesday of each month.14,500 circulation includes zip code 90272and Sullivan, Mandeville and Santa Mon -ica Canyons.All content printed herein,and in our digital editions, is copyrighted.Online:palisadesnews.com

Palisades NewsJuly 8, 2015 A forum for open discussion of community issuesPage 7EDITORIALThe Thrill of Victory and the Agony of DefeatBy the time this paper comes out, hopefully theU.S. Women’s soccer team will have beaten Japanand taken the World Cup title.For those of us who scheduled work and interviewsaround Cup games, nothing was more agonizing thenwatching English defender Laura Bassett lay sobbingon the ground after she scored an own goal in the lastminute of stoppage time on July 2.Bassett, who had performed flawlessly throughoutthe tournament as a center back, had a miss kick, andinstead of clearing the ball, which was her intention, itwent the other direction.That goal broke the 1-1 tie between England andJapan, which up until then looked like they were goingto go into overtime.It was the first time an English women’s team had reachedthe semi-finals in the World Cup and the first nationalteam of either gender to make it that far since 1990.For those of us who will never be world-class athletes,or perform on the world stage, there are still stronglessons to be taken away.Even if you give 100 percent effort and really wantHomeless Threaten PeopleWho Use the PCH Tunnel(The following letter was sent to Senior Lead OfficerMichael Moore on June 23 about the undergroundtunnel that connects Santa Monica Canyon to Will RogersState Beach.)Could you please keep the homeless encampmentsaway from the Tunnel Access? The citizens are afraid touse the access and are being harassed by large groupsstoring their bikes and smoking dope in the tunnel andnear the tunnel wall.Could you patrol this hot spot in late afternoon whenit seems to be a problem? Photos were taken yesterdayby neighbors and me. The last photo shows the guysmoking weed near the kids volleyball camps. Not good!!Sharon KilbrideFred Wolf Was aCommunity TreasureMany thanks for the Fred Wolf obit in your June 17issue, a fitting send off for a Holocaust survivor and areal treasure in our town.Fred, a bagger at Gelson’s, liked to come out andchat as we had lunch there, and then keep on chattingand chatting while the checkout line got longer andlonger. He would chat away, until fetched back in bythe manager.With his many friends, Fred was surely the best ofGelson’s baggers or perhaps the worst for those waitingin the checkout line.My favorite Fred story is when Fred told us of hisimpending wedding. He was in his 80s and we teasedhim by asking if he HAD to get married. He fired rightsomething to happen, it might not be granted to you—I have a stack of screenplays in the closet to prove it,and I still keep rewriting my Oscar acceptance speechin my head.Whether it is divine intervention, karma or not yourpath in life, you may be denied the thing you wantmost. That means you may have to pick yourself up,like Bassett, who played two days later, and start anew.(England beat Germany 1-0 on July 4.)For example, some jobs like writing are solitary. Notmany television cameras follow authors around, waitingto see a misspelled word pop up on the computer screenor watch as a comma is “thrown” in the wrong place.There are no commentators analyzing whether artificiallight might have had something to do with the error orto entertain lively speculations such as:“Do you remember when she got her fourth rejectionletter in a month?” one might say.“It was a particularly cruel, hand-written piece ofprose,” the imaginary commentator might say.“Hand-written, not a form letter?”We, unlike Bassett, may never have the eye of theLETTERS TO THE EDITORback, “Not this time.”We miss that guy, and I still get a chill rememberingthat number on his forearm.Ted MackieKalp’s Work Spurs SafetyWork at McClure TunnelThanks to local resident Amy Kalp for taking theinitiative to spur action on a dangerous stretch of highspeedroadway so close to home. Caltrans’ announcementof the $3- to $4-million project to address the perils ofthe westbound entrance to McClure Tunnel is a winfor all. (“Unsafe at Any Speed,” June 3.)Maryam Zar, J.DDirector of Communications:LA Chapter UN Women—USNCCheck to See if YourContractor Has a License(Editor’s note: L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer postedthe following notice on Next Door Palisades on June 5.)Today our office launched a new public awarenesscampaign to alert homeowners about fraud beingperpetrated by unlicensed contractors. If you are havingany work done on your house or in your yard, makesure the contractor you’re using is licensed by theCalifornia Contractors State License Board. Visit:cslb.ca.gov to check their license.Unlicensed contractors are victimizing homeownersthroughout LA—devastating them financially, doingshoddy unsafe work, not finishing projects and takingterrible advantage of seniors, too.A new scam involves unlicensed landscapers installingworld following us, the replay of the goal shownrepeatedly or go down as a footnote in history, which willbe pulled out in media analysis at future soccer matches.But that’s why our heart goes out to the Lioness soccerplayer. We all know we make mistakes, but most ofours are hidden from the world.Everyone will at some time make a mistake in life orat the job. The challenge will be to not make excuses,but to maintain dignity, and to know there is a reasonfor everything—even if it makes no sense.The other important lesson we take away from Bassett’sown goal is time. Everyone on the sideline was planningfor the future. Even the audience was already thinkingahead to the two 15-minute overtime periods and thepossibility of penalty kicks. Then a goal was scoredseconds before the game was over.Everything can change in the blink of an eye. Onemisstep and everything you have can be gone. That’swhy we do not text when we drive—or drink and drive.One moment everything is perfect, everything flowing.One errant step, and we deal with tragedy. Then,nothing is the same.drought tolerant landscaping with plants that aren’t evendrought friendly and charging thousands more thanthey are allowed to. Landscapers that charge more than$500 for a project must be licensed.Unlicensed contractors are also enticing homeowners,especially senior citizens, through low priced duct cleaningfor air conditioning and heating systems. The low servicecall prices are to entice people to call and when thecontractor shows up at house they often find more thatneeds to be done, and taking homeowner for thousandsof dollars in work that doesn’t need to be done.This fraud is pervasive. In the past year, we have filed32 cases of unlicensed contractor fraud and are currentlycollecting restitution on 39 unlicensed contractor cases.Just this week we’ve filed 5 criminal charges againstunlicensed contractors too. And there are many chargesin the pipeline, unfortunately.Attached is list of red flags to look out for when hiringa contractor: 1) knocks on your door and offers a free inspection;2) says he has materials remaining from anotherjog and offers a really good deal, but only if you commiton the spot; 3) asks for cash only or to write a check in theperson’s name rather than a business name; 4) says he willdo the job “off the books” to save you money; 5) asks youto pull your own building permit or says he will do thework to code without a permit; and 6) doesn’t have acontractors’ license (verify the license [800] 321-2752).Please share this information with neighbors,homeowners’ associations, neighborhood watches andneighborhood councils. Unlicensed contractors talk avery good game and are great at taking people’s money.But really the only thing they’re good at is fraud.Palisades News welcomes all letters, which may be mailed tospascoe@palisadesnews.com. Please include a name, addressand telephone number so we may reach you. Letters do notnecessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Palisades News.

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 9Atria Offers ProgramsFor Palisades SeniorsAtria Senior Living, at 15441 Sunset(across from Gelson’s), offers its programsfree to Pali sades residents. Seniorsdo not have to live at the facilityto take advantage of the programs,but please RSVP to (310) 573-9545.On Friday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m., violinistJoel Lish will perform to bringin Shabbat.Frank Sinatra impersonator JimmyBrewster will sing at 3:30 p.m., Thursday,July 16. Refreshments will be served.Celebrate Foreign Language Day at3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, as entertainerDave Winstone performs songsfrom countries around the world. Refreshmentswill be served.On Monday, July 27 at 3:30 p.m.,variety show entertainer Irby Gasconwill perform everybody’s favoritesongs and at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday,July 30, opera singer Fran cesca Solawill offer a concert of select songs.Refreshments will be served.Anthony Marguleas of Amalfi Estateswas named Pacific Palisades’ topRealtor and one of America’s top100 real estate professionals by The WallStreet Journal and REAL Trends on June 26.This is the second time he has beenchosen for “The Thousand Top Real EstateProfessionals,” a prestigious nationalawardsranking that is sponsored annuallyby the two respected publications.Marguleas ranked in the top 1/10th ofone percent of the more than 1.1 millionRealtors® nationwide.According to the awards ranking, Marguleashad an annual sales volume totaling$110 million, ranking him first in the Pali -sades and 100th in the nation. Other Pali -sades agents making the list were HughEvans of Partners Trust, second in the Pali -sades and 139th nationwide with sales of $94Friends of Library Pop-Up Book SaleGet Plugged In.Overwhelmed by technology? Want to learn moreabout your computer and your electronics?Do you want a new home theater system?I have all the Solutions!Ramis Sadrieh, MBAFormer Mr. Palisades ‘93 • Best New Business, 2005Chamber President 2009-10 • PAPA President 2011 & 2012Proud to Be Serving the Palisades Community!Technologyfor You! ®Solutions from Us!Dependable, Quality Service • In Home or OfficeConsulting • Sales • Installation • Maintenance(310) 597-5984www.technologyforyou.comComputer Hardware/Software Installation, Repair & TrainingSetup Wireless/Wired Networks and Home-Theater SystemsAuthorized Dealer of and Computers and ElectronicsConfigure Smartphones, iPods, and other GadgetsMarguleas Named Top RealtorBy Wall Street Journal/TrendsHundreds of nearly-new fiction andnon-fiction, art, cookbooks and coffeetable books will be sold 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18 at thePalisades Branch Library communityroom, 861 Alma Real. The sale is in additionto the Library Bookstore and thequarterly Parking Lot sales. Proceeds helppurchase books, research material andother items the branch would not otherwisebe able to offer.Visit: friendsofpalilibrary.org.million; Michael Edlen of Coldwell Banker,third locally and 160th nationally with salesof $87 million; and Dan Urbach of BerkshireHathaway, fourth in the Palisades and237th nationwide with sales of $71 million.“Marguleas award-winning effort werenothing short of phenomenal consideringthe recovering real estate market,” said SteveMurray, founder of Denver-based publishingand communications company REALTrends, which compiled the list.“Becoming a member of such an elitegroup as The Thousand is an incredibleaccomplishment in any market, but whatMarguleas did during these challengingtimes is impressive on so many levels,” saidMarti Gallardo, vice president of classifiedadvertising for The Wall Street Journal.“I am absolutely thrilled and quite honoredto be named to The Thousand,”Marguleas said. “Even with the market’schallenges, it’s incredibly gratifying to helpclients find their dream homes as well ashelp them sell their properties quickly andfor the highest price possible.” Marguleashas already closed or has in escrow $94million year-to-date, so is on track for anotherstrong year.A longtime Palisades resident, Marguleas Zero Money Down You Own it, Not a Lease Hedge against Utility rateincreases 30% Federal Tax Credit Reduce your Electric Bill Be Green and Save Green Residential & CommercialRebatesLighten Your ElectricBill with Solar!SolarElectricity from the SunYour Local PalisadesSolar CompanyFree Quote (310) 459-7062California Award Winning ContractorLicensed, Bonded & Insured. 35 years in BusinessLicense #369267 B1, C10, C46 - Solar ContractorJoyce@SolarSuntricity.com www.solarsuntricity.comAnthony Marguleashas been featured on ABC television, theFine Living Network and in The Wall StreetJournal and Los Angeles Times. 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Page 10 Palisades News July 8, 2015Adele Nadine Carroll, 89, died peacefullyat home on June 17. A 52-yearresident of Pacific Palisades, she wasa member of the Woman’s Club and thePalisades Garden Club.Adele enjoyed line dancing and her hobbiesincluded baking. She was known to herneighbors for her many baked items, especiallyher whiskey cake. She distributed herhomemade cookies at holidays and specialevents and most remember she made aheck of a Christmas ham and a Thanksgivingturkey.Adele was born in British Guiana on November23, 1925. She attended St. Joseph’sHigh School and married her husband,Lloyd, on February 8, 1943, when she was17 and he was 32.They migrated to the United States in the1950s, and moved to California when Lloydretired from his law practice. He predeceasedAdele in 1997.An avid hostess, Adele’s gracious hospitalitywas extended to friends and family atholidays throughout the year. Generous toa fault, she shared her talent for baking withPASSINGSAdele N. Carroll, 89;Active Club Memberseveral of the younger generation and alwaysasked visitors whether they were hungryor had eaten.In addition, she loved cats, saving manyover the years to live long, happy lives.She and husband Lloyd were goodfriends with Henry and Peggy Koster.Koster, a successful movie director whodied in 1988, did the sketch of Adele usedfor this obituary.Having no children, Adele is survivedby numerous relatives worldwide.Nephews include the Shepherds—Dr.John, Cpt. David, Alair QC and Myron—and Brian Camacho (West Indies). NephewBruce and niece Jacqueline Camacho livein Georgia and nephew Carlos Somerslives in Colorado.Nieces also include Margaret Camacho,Jennifer Cannon Williams and Judy CannonStierheim (Florida) and Joyce Somers andMargo Jorge Rogers. Plus nieces Maureen,Kathryn and Charmaine Jorge (Nevada)and Carolyn Camacho (North Carolina).Other nephews include Bruce, Markand Ivan Mattheson and nieces DebbieAdele Nadine CarrollIllustration by Henry KosterMattheson Patrick and Jane MatthesonStrayhorn (California).In recognition of the Martinez family,without whose dedication and 24-hourloving care Adele could not have remainedin her home: Aurelia, Erika, Flor and Ruth,you are now a part of Adele’s family.A memorial will be held at Adele’s homeat 380 Grenola St. on July 11 at 1 p.m.(neighbors are welcome). If you have anyquestions you may contact Kathryn, (909)260-9988.Summer WritingContest UnderwayThe Pacific Palisades Friends of theLibrary has launched its annualsummer creative writing contest.Youth and teens from first grade throughhigh school are invited to submit an originalshort story, essay, non-fiction article,dramatic scene, monologue or poem withthe theme “Rockin’, Rhythm and Rhymes.”Entries must not exceed three pages(double spaced) and may not have beensubmitted at school or in another contest.All entries must be received and recordedat the Palisades Branch Library by September8. Winners will receive gift certificatesto Diesel Books, and the winningentries will be performed by actors at afall awards ceremony.For more information, go to the libraryinformation desk or visit friendsofpalilibrary.org/Library-Programs.SMCCA to Meet July 14The next Santa Monica Civic CanyonAssociation board meeting is 7 p.m., Tuesday,July 14, at the clubhouse at RusticCanyon Park, 601 Latimer Rd. Maryam Zarwill give an update on the Pacific PalisadesHomeless Task Force. For agenda and priormeeting minutes, visit: smcca.org.SATURDAY, JULY 11th • 10 am - 5 pmP A C I F I C P A L I S A D E Ssidewalk SALEDEEP DISCOUNTS & FOOD TRUCKS!Benton’s The Sport ShopBOCA & BOCA ManBotham Plumbing & HeatingCarly KCollections AntiquesComfort Massageby Brian PanosianPARTICIPATING MERCHANTS:Denise CarolynGift Garden AntiquesKatie O’Neill’s Fine Art StudioLavender BlueMarc Michel Eyewear StudioMichele InternationalHair Salon & Beauty SupplyP2 PaliskatesPalisades Lutheran Church& Pre-SchoolPetite AmiRodeo RealtySpecial MomentsThe Yogurt Shoppe (Game Truck)“COMMIT TO THE PALISADES.” SPONSORED BY THE PACIFIC PALISADES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 11Cancer Support Nonprofit Hosts Event July 15By TYLER KECKEISENPalisades News ReporterCelebrating its 33rd year, the CancerSupport Community BenjaminCenter (CSC) will host a specialgathering at Matthew’s Garden Café onWednesday, July 15 from 6 to 9 p.m.Community members are invited to meetCSC members, instructors and clinical staff,while learning about the nonprofit’s free,inspirational and empowering programs.Food and wine will be catered by Mat -thew’s, located at 859 Swarthmore (acrossfrom CVS). Due to limited space, reservationsare required. Call (310) 314-2565 to RSVP.“Our organization strives to create acommunity in which patients and familiesare empowered to be active in their medicalcare rather than passive victims of the disease,”said Executive Director Julia Forth.CSC emphasizes the Patient Active Conceptpromulgated by founders Dr. HaroldBenjamin and his wife Harriet, which encouragesactive participation in cancertreatment, camaraderie and community“to improve the patient’s quality of life andenhance the possibility of recovery.”The CSC (formerly known as The WellnessCommunity) offers basic informationsharing, education on complex cancer-relatedtopics, support groups, individualcounseling sessions, social activities, nutritionworkshops and comprehensive stressreductionand exercise programs.“CSC is here to ensure that all people impactedby cancer are empowered by knowledge,strengthened by action, and sustainedby community,” Forth said.Among the speakers at Matthew’s willbe Jennifer Cook, a cancer survivor whohas been the CSC’s development directorsince 2012.“I look forward to meeting people in thePalisades who may resonate with our mission,know someone who would benefitfrom our wonderful services, or becomemore involved with our organization,” saidCook, who began utilizing CSC’s free servicesin 2010.Palisadian Gretchen Ebrahem has benefitedgreatly as a member of two CSC programs.She joined the caretaker group in2009, three months after her husband, actorCliff Osmond, was diagnosed with pancreaticcancer. After he passed away in 2012,she joined the grieving group, which meetsonce a week.“The grieving group has been an amazingexperience, as we are all here for eachother to comfort one another,” Ebrahemsaid. “We give each other stability, and justgive our support.“You can call someone from the groupat any time and talk to them about howyou feel, letting out your emotions. YouVarious Cancer Support Community groups offer basic information sharing and educationto patients and their families.Photo: Bart Bartholomewgain mental strength from others just listeningto you.”Palisadian Zena Bartholomew, a licensedmarriage and family therapist with CSCsince 1999, specializes in working with cancerpatients and their families/caregivers.“I facilitate many support groups, includingpost-treatment breast cancer andwriting,” she said. “Additionally, I work withwomen with advanced-stage breast cancer.“It’s very rich and very rewarding work.The level of intimacy is truly amazing.”Bartholomew is also the clinical supervisorfor five interns at CSC, a training facilitythat offers interns an opportunity to workwith cancer patients and their caregivers.The CSC is located at 1990 S. Bundy Dr.,in West L.A. Phone: (310) 314-2555. Visit:www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org

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Palisades NewsJuly 8, 2015 Page 13Cookie Good Produces Tasty TidbitsBy SARAH STOCKMANSpecial to the Palisades NewsDuring the 2007 writers strike, longtimePalisadian Ross Canter wasout of a job. Unable to write, uninterestedin picketing and lacking a sourceof income, Ross was unsure what to do. Hiswife Melanie, who up until that point hadbeen raising their two kids, suggested thatthey follow his long-time dream of openinga cookie business.It was inevitable that Ross would end upbaking. As Melanie puts it, he has the bakingand cooking gene integrated into everycell of his body. Born a third-generationCanter, as in the Canters who own Canter’sDeli on Fairfax Avenue, Ross grew up in aworld of food. He baked for fun as a kidand supplemented his unpaid college summerinternships with a brownie businesscalled Brownie Points.Ross’s first big foray into the cookieworld was at the Marquez ElementarySchool Halloween Festival, where he creat -ed a cookie called Trick or Treats that containedall of his kids’ favorite Halloweencandy. After that, he started turning his favoritedesserts and flavor combinationsinto cookies. He spent his weekends bakingand his weekdays writing, but he foundthat he wanted to spend more time bakingand less time staring at his computer.The writers strike was just the sign Rossneeded that perhaps it was finally time topursue his longtime passion, and so CookieGood was born.Starting as a handful of emails sent tofriends and professional associates, thehome-based business grew quickly. SoonPalisadians Ross and Melanie Canter opened a Cookie Good store in Santa Monica last November.Melanie and Ross had to rent a commercialkitchen to fill all the orders they received.Their kids, Mia and Gabe, who were atthe time attending Palisades High and PaulRevere, respectively, helped them bake afterschool and during breaks. Finally, about ayear ago, the Canters decided it was timeto open a store.The Cookie Good store, located at 2448Wilshire Blvd. (between 24th and 25thStreets), opened last November. Thecookies sold aren’t your standard fare, althoughthey’re not too frou-frou either.Ross says that he never wanted to make arosemary or lemon verbena cookie becausehe’d never eat it.“I like creating cookie flavors that peoplehave had before, like in ice cream, so theyPacific View Estates and Sunset MesaBy MICHAEL EDLENSpecial to the Palisades NewsPacific Palisades ends at the boundaryline between the Pacific View Estatesand Sunset Mesa, just past the GettyVilla, roughly the corner of Coastline andSurfview.The Pacific View Estates includes SeaReef, Sea Breeze, Blue Sail and about half ofSandy Cape. Most of the nearly 100 homeswere built by Sam Gilbert from 1963 to1965, and range in size from 2,200 to 4,000square feet.Gilbert developed the sites with largerlots than the adjacent Sunset Mesa area, andmost of the homes have views and deedrestrictions to protect those views. (Sam’swife, Rose, was a legendary English teacherand benefactor at Palisades High School.)Sunset Mesa is a community of about450 homes built from 1961 to 1964. Therewere a few basic styles and five main floorplans, with deed restrictions that are clearin their protection of individual owners’ocean-view rights.The houses range in size from 1,800 to2,900 square feet, and are located on widestreets with sidewalks. The Pacific View Estatesare located in a fairly narrow, canyonarea; the Mesa is a mostly flat area.Even though Sunset Mesa is technicallya part of unincorporated Los AngelesCounty and mailing addresses are in Malibu,from a real-estate marketing point ofview, the area is generally considered anextension of Pacific Palisades. Some of themore affordable Palisades-area homes withocean views are in Sunset Mesa.In 2014 there were 18 homes sold in thetwo areas, ranging from $1.42 million onSurfwood to $3.8 million on Blue Sail. Themedian average sale price was $1.87 million,which was 11 percent higher than2013 when 25 homes sold.As of June 30, there was only one homeon the market, asking just under $1.7 million.Eleven homes have sold so far thisyear, from $1,737,500 on Kingsport to$4.65 million on Surfview.Michael Edlen has been ranked #52 of allagents in the country with nearly $2 billionin sales and more than 1,200 transactions.He has tracked Pacific Palisades sales since1987. Call: (310) 230-7373 or emailmichael@michaeledlen.com.Photo: Bart Bartholomewknow what it tastes like,” Ross said.The cookies at Cookie Good are justthat. You can find Birthday Cake next toFrosted Flakes and Blueberry Pie. Pancakes&Bacon sits next to Red Velvet andS’mores. Added to the array of cookies arebrownies and blondies, gluten-free cookies,cookie milk and cookie popcorn.The cookie flavors rotate every week, butthe bestsellers, including Birthday Cake,Caramel-Pretzel-Chocolate Chunk, Cookies& Cream and Chocolate Chip, are alwaysavailable. Ross is constantly on thelookout for new inspiration for his cookiesand is happy to take customer suggestions.Gabe Canter graduated from PaliHi inJune and will attend the University of Michi -gan at Ann Arbor. His sister Mia, who graduatedfrom New York University in 2014,is pursuing an acting career in New York.Ross is happy with his cookie-bakingdecision. He loves working in the bakery,and although he still spends time writing,as his blurb on cookiegood.com says: “NowI think of myself as a ‘baker who writes’”rather than “‘A writer who bakes.’”Cookie Good is open Monday throughFriday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Single cookies are$1.95 and a dozen are $23. Cookies can bepurchased in the store, ordered online, deliveredlocally and shipped anywhere. Visit:cookiegood.com or call (424) 280-4100.

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July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 15Palisades Library Volunteers HonoredBy BILL BRUNSPalisades News AdvisorThe Pacific Palisades Library Associationheld a Volunteer AppreciationLuncheon on May 1 to acknowledgethe key role these volunteers play atthe branch library.“We have 82 volunteers working at ourbook sales, manning the new bookstore,reading to kids every day, helping librarystaff and sitting on the PPLA board,” saidluncheon co-chair Elsie Scarano, a boardmember since 2005.Following a reception on the librarypatio (where Scarano’s husband, Joe, servedas the self-described “refreshment engineer”),more than 60 guests moved into thedecorated community room to enjoy lunch(organized by Lynn Gaines) and hear praisefrom various speakers.“There are dozens of volunteer opportunitiesin our community,” said emceeSandy Eddy. “We are very lucky that youhave chosen to help our library.”Eddy, who joined the library board lastJUMBLE SOLUTION ProudlyServing thePalisades forOver 35Years!Young Adult librarian Annie CipollaPhotos: Tom Hoferspring, played a key role in getting thebookstore up and running by July. Thestore is now open six days a week and isgenerating about $800 a month in usedbooksales. The net income, as well as theincome from quarterly book sales (a projected$30,000 in 2015), is donated to thelibrary to purchase new books and otherFollowus onFacebook!HONESTY • INTEGRITY • PROFESSIONAL WORKMANSHIP• Re-piping Specialists • Sewer, All-Drain Cleaning • Earthquake Shut-off Valves• Repair Work • Sprinkler Systems • Installation of Sub Meters & Tankless Water Heaters16626 Marquez Ave. Ray Church, owneremail: PalPlum1@aol.com (310) 454-5548 INCORPORATED — CA Lic. #385995materials.Eddy saluted longtime volunteer LaurelGarver, the board’s treasurer, for comingup with the idea for a bookstore and thenhaving “the brilliant idea to use the[under-utilized] outdoor patio” at the backof the library.Mary Hopf, the senior librarian since2009, praised her former supervisor, ReneeWeisenberg, who served as senior librarianfor many years and was in the audience.Hopf added: “I feel like I’m in a room filledwith friends who are so special, and sodear to me. Thank you for all the hard workyou do.”Annie Cipolla, the Young Adult librarian,added: “Everything you do as a volunteerbrightens our day and allows us to domore work and develop our programs. Youhelp make this one of the best branch librariesin the city.”Other speakers included the PPLA cochairsAlice Inglis (a library volunteer since1990) and Nancy Yates Mekelburg (20years), and Wendy Edlen, who has been aworker bee and chief organizer of the booksales for nearly 30 years.The longest-serving volunteer at theluncheon was Sunny Feinerman, who wasthe organization’s first treasurer more than50 years ago.The PPLA currently has 464 membersTrish Bowe CLU, AgentInsurance Lic#: 0606059845 Via De La PazPacific Palisades, CA 90272Bus: 310-454-0349Board member Wendy Edlenwho have joined or renewed (minimumdonation is $15) for the 2014-2015 year, accordingto membership chairman DebbieBreech. To support the library by becominga paid member, visit www.friendsofpalilibrary.org.Books (in good condition), CDsand DVDs can be donated on Tuesdaysand Thursdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m.Gotta love agood combo… especially when it saves you money.I can help you save an average e o f $ 600.* Talk to meabout combining your renters and auto insurance today.®Get to a better State. Get State Farm.CALL ME TODAY.*A Average annual per household savings based ona 2010 0 national survey of new policyyholders who reported savings by switcchingto StateFarm.State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL1201143State Farm Fire and CasualtyCompany, State Farm General Insurance Company,Bloomington, ILServicingWestside Communitiesfrom the City to the BeachBRETT DUFFYREAL ESTATEBRETT C. DUFFYBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 100Pacific Palisades, CA 90272(310) 230-3716 / brettduffy@bhhscal.com©2015 An Independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. CalBRE# 01241284

Page 16 Palisades News July 8, 2015Bite Night Attracts 160By SARAH STOCKMANSpecial to the Palisades NewsThe smooth jazz of Bluecat Voice Studiodrew guests into the main roomof the Pacific Palisades Woman’sClub, where a sea of colorful Japanese lan -terns floated above the room.Volunteers from the Palisades Chamberof Commerce and the Woman’s Club welcomedold and new friends to the Chamber’sfirst annual Bite Night Party on June 13.Once inside, guests were offered samplebites from the participating restaurants andsmall glasses of beer, wine or water. PaliWine Co., Cholame and Tierray Y Vino offeredsamples of their wines, Vittorio’s RistoranteItaliano offered meatballs andgarlic bread and The Yogurt Shoppe servedtiny scoops of yogurt in many flavors.Additionally, taste bites were offeredfrom the Casa Nostra Ristorante, Duke’sMalibu, El Cholo Santa Monica, Gladstone’s,Kay ‘N’ Dave’s Cantina, Matthew’sGarden Cafe and Tivoli.A beer bar was hosted by the Chamberand a coffee bar by Scott Schaffer. For thosewith a sweet tooth, Xocal Healthy Chocolateand Viktor Benes Bakery providedmini-desserts.The evening also featured PalisadianMadame Wu, past owner of Madame Wu’sGarden in Santa Monica that catered tostars like Cary Grant, Kirk Douglas andGrace Kelly. Mrs. Wu, 100, was available forpictures and signings of her book, MadameWu’s Art of Chinese Cooking.Entertaining items were offered by All-Pro Health Foods, Gift Garden Antiques,Party Pizzazz and the Woman’s Club, whichhad copies of it cookbooks that featuremembers’ favorite recipes.The Woman’s Club was packed with Pacific Palisades residents who participated in thefirst Bite Night party.Photo: Sarah StockmanWoman’s Club administrator andChamber Advisor Roberta Donohue wasinspired to try an event that featured localeateries after Chamber President AdamGlazer asked her to come up with a newfundraising idea.“We had a wine tasting and art fund -raiser at the Woman’s Club [in January],so when Adam asked me to do somethingdifferent I thought about doing somethingwith food,” said Donohue, who reached outto restaurants, specialty shops and foodieshops that were members of the Chamberand asked if they were interested in participatingin the event for free.Normally, Chamber members must paya fee to participate in Chamber fundraisingevents, so many of the members jumpedat the opportunity. Eight restaurants, fourspecialty shops, three foodie shops andthree wineries participated.More than 160 tickets (at $25) were sold,which far exceeded the expectation. Donohueis already looking forward to nextyear’s Bite Night Party, which she hopeswill be even “bigger and better.”Palisades HighPool SummerHours SetPalisades High School pool is opento the public during summer hours.LARGE POOL:Monday, Tuesday and Thursday hoursare 5:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday hours are 6 a.m. to 4p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.Friday hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and6 to 7:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday hours are 10a.m. to 4 p.m.SMALL POOLMonday hours are 5:45 a.m. to 1p.m., 2 to 3 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays/Thursdays hours are 5:45a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m.Wednesday hours are 6 a.m. to 3p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.Friday hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Saturday hours are noon to 4 p.m.Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: Adults $8, senior/student/child $5 and family $15. Monthlypasses: Adult $80, senior/student $50and a family $100. Credit cards areaccepted. Visit: palihigh.org/palipool.Estates Director & Westside Specialist Since 1988FOR DYNAMIC REPRESENTATION,CALL JOAN!www.joansather.comjoan@joansather.com310.740.0302CalBRE #00575771

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 17Realtor Edlen Donates $8,000 to PEPBy SUE PASCOEEditorChristine Miller, co-chair of the PalisadesElementary School booster club, was surprisedand elated when she received an $8,000 checkfrom Coldwell Banker realtor Michael Edlen.Since 2007, whenever Edlen has represented a buyeror seller, he told them he would donate 10 percent ofhis net commission to a charity of their choice. It couldbe a local nonprofit or even a public school.In this case, Edlen’s clients Roland and Susan Venturini,who sold their home on Chautauqua, chose the PalisadesEnrichment Program (PEP) as their recipient.“We are overjoyed when all the layers of ourcommunity work together to ensure the goals we valuemost are realized, that each child receive the coreacademics,” Miller said. “Michael is a valued Pali Partnerand we are grateful for his support and generosity.”Susan Venturini added, “It was a pleasure to workwith the Edlen team throughout the entire process ofselling our home. Roland and I are truly grateful forMichael’s generous donation to Pali Elementary.”After graduating from UCLA with a bachelor’s degreein psychology and a master’s degree in businessadministration, Edlen went into his family’s Westsidebusiness, which supplied curtains and drapes to mobilehomes. He moved to the Palisades with wife Wendy in1971. Even during that time, he said, “We’ve always beenstrong believers in giving back to the community.”Edlen retired at an early age and then took on consultingprojects. “But I was working at home and I wanted toMichael Edlen is thanked by Susan Venturini (left), andChristine Miller for his donation to PEP.get back with people,” so he became a realtor in 1986.His son, Daniel, attended Marquez, Paul Revere andPalisades High School. “I started giving back to theschools,” Edlen said, noting that when PaliHi needed anew phone system, he bought it. “We helped at eachpoint in his journey. When schools set up computerlabs, we always contributed.”Daniel is now married with two children, lives inArizona and is an artist known for vinyl art (Visit:vinylart.com). “He takes a vinyl record and paints theartist’s face or band’s image on it in white acrylic. It’sthen framed over the record cover,” said Edlen, whoreceived a gift from his son of one of his favoriteartists, Louis Armstrong. “They’re really great gifts.”When the City went through an economic crisis andhad to stop cleaning many streets and sidewalks, Edlenstepped in to help the Chamber of Commerce hireChrysalis to take on the task in the Palisades businessdistrict. He first contributed in 2003 and has continuedto make a large annual donation.He has also been a supporter of the Woman’s Clubannual Home Tour. “I am a great fan of the Woman’sClub. Every year they take their Home Tour proceedsand provide grants to various nonprofit groups in town,”said Edlen, who has also donated to neighborhoodbeautification efforts.Factoring community and client charity donations, Edlenhas given back more than $200,000 to the community.“I would encourage more people to give back,” hesaid. “I’d love it if every [real estate] agent in Palisadeswould do that.“I’d also love it if my clients would remember that Idonate to a charity of their choice. People are always buyingand selling in town, why not take advantage of this?”Edlen’s offer doesn’t cost a client anything; it comesout of the realtor’s pocket. “If enough people takeadvantage of this, and it catches on, then maybe morepeople will do it.”StorewideSALE!Gift Garden15266 Antioch, Pacific Palisades(310) 459-4114gift.garden.antiques@verizon.net

Palisades NewsPage 18 July 8, 2015Starting the Fourth with Will Rogers RunDrake Johnston and Grace Graham-Zamudio won the 5K. Tonny Okello and Susanne McNeil Eng won the 10K.By SUE PASCOEEditorPhotos by Shelby PascoeAbout 2,522 runners took a quickloop through the Huntington Palisades,and then 800 10K runnerscontinued onto the switchbacks at WillRogers State Park, for the 37th running ofthe Will Rogers 5/10K Run.“It was great!” Race Director Brian Sheasaid afterwards. “It’s a community eventand that’s the way it should be.”The Blue Eagles from March Air Forcebase (Staff Sergeants Steven Hernandez,David Adolfo, Jonathon Villavargas andTechnical Sergeant Oscar Lopez) presentedthe colors. Broadway star and PalisadianHelene York sang a perfect rendition of theNational Anthem.Race starter Marcel Loh, Providence SaintJohn’s chief executive, said “We’re proud tobe a title sponsor and proud to be yourcommunity hospital” and pulled the plug at8:15 a.m. Runners thundered down AlmaReal, following the pace car, driven by IndyCar driver and Palisadian Townsend Bell.A mere 15:56 later, Drake Johnston, aformer Palisades High School athletecrossed the finish line. The 20-year-old Villanovajunior runs for the Wildcats. “I’vebeen running easy this past month,” he said.Focused on the race ahead these young runners were among the 376 kids signed up torun the half-mile Kids’ Fun Run.“With this race, I just wanted to have fun.”Johnston, an environmental science andgeography major, was asked if he felt thiswas an easy race. “You never know who willwin. Charles is a good runner and Roberthas beaten me before.” Charles Shermantook second (16.20) and Robert Amadortook seventh (17:32).Six-time race winner Peter Gilmore, 39,finished fourth (16:56). “It hurt so much,”he said after the race. “I haven’t been runninga lot. But I like to come here becauseI see a bunch of old friends.”Grace Graham-Zamudio, 21, won thewomen’s 5K (18:34). A star runner at HartHigh School in Santa Clarita, she attendedLoyola Marymount University where sheran the 5/10K.“The time is good for my fitness levelright now,” said Graham-Zamudio, whoran this race for the first time. “It was prettytough, because I wasn’t expecting the hill.”It was a repeat for 10K runner TonnyOkello who ran 32:56—last year’s timewas 31:21. “I was slower this year,” saidOkello, 31. “I’m not in good shape.” Hestarted running in Uganda when he wasfifteen and then was recruited by the Universityof Alabama, where he ran 5/10K.After graduating with a degree in communicationshe moved to Los Angeles. Hecontinues to compete and said “Runningis my job right now.”It was a sweet finish for Susanne McNeilEng, who won the women’s 10K (40:33). “Itook second last year and it always seemslike I’m second or third, but this year I wonit—thank god, finally,” said Eng, who is amarathon runner, who competes in 10Ksfor the speed work.In the late 1990s she competed in tri ath -lons, but once her sons Eli, 9, and Asher, 5,were born, she switched to running. “I waspushing them a lot in strollers,” she said.She has competed in many marathons, includingChicago and Tokyo, and will competein Berlin this year. Her time is usuallyunder three hours.Promptly at 9:30, it was the start of theKids’ Fun Run. National anthem singerCampbell Ferrier, a Corpus Christi student,sang it perfectly.The pacer bikes for the Kids’ Fun Runwere ridden by Oliver, 14, Theo, 11, andfather Ron Mass. “We have to make surethe kids don’t go on Sunset,” said Oliver.His dad added, “We have to go fast enoughso they don’t pass us.” With the sound ofthe horn, 376 young runners sprinted offand the bikers had to pedal twice as fastto stay ahead on the half-mile course.Pacing is everything, and these runnerschecked the time as the race was ready to start.

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 19Wilimovsky Strives for OlympicsBy LOGAN TAYLORSports ReporterLocal swimmer Jordan Wilimovsky,21, will take a year off from school atNorthwestern University to train forthe 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.At the Olympic trials next June inOmaha, he hopes to make the U.S. team intwo events: the 1500 freestyle and the 10Kopen water. The International OlympicCommittee added the open water race atthe 2008 Beijing Olympics.During his three years at Northwestern,the 5-foot-9, 145-pound Wilimovsky wasthe only freshman to individually participatefor Northwestern as well as the only Wildcatin history to go under the 15-minute markin the 1650 freestyle with a time of 14:58.80.By sophomore year, Wilimovsky was anAll-American, and a Northwestern recordholder in the 1000 and 1650 freestyle(8:54.03 and 14:42.99, respectively). Junioryear, Wilimovsky was the top collegiatefinisher in the 1650 freestyle at the ATTWinter Nationals with a time of 14:51.10.Wilimovsky swam an average of fivehours a day, while also taking four classeseach quarter and studying a couple ofhours every night.Given such a demanding schedule, Wilimovskysaid he is taking a year off, “so ILocal swimmer Jordan Wilimovsky is training for the 2016 Olympics in the 1500 freestyleand the 10K open water swim.Photo: Mike Lewiscan focus solely on swimming and traininglong course and open water.”He lives with his parents, Rolf andWendy, and younger brother Alec in theSunset Mesa neighborhood.While a student at Malibu High, Wili -movsky competed in the 2012 U.S. Olym -pic trials and placed 17th overall in themen’s 1500 freestyle with a time of 15:33.29.Since then, he has lowered his time to 14:56.In the 2012 London Olympics, the topU.S. competitor, Connor Jaeger, finishedsixth with a time of 14:52 and gold medalwinner, Yang Sun, swam 14:31.Wilimovsky will be training mostly athome with his club team, Team Santa Monica,under Coach Dave Kelsheimer.“I will also be doing some traveling,” Wil -imovsky said. “I plan to go up to the Olym -pic training center in Colorado Springs acouple of times as well as spend the monthof December training in Australia.”Wilimovsky gained his biggest accomplishmentthis April when he won theOpen Water Nationals in the Men’s OpenWater 10K. Competing at the World Cham -pionships in 2013 and the Pan PacificChampionships in 2014 helped inspireWilimovsky’s Olympic hopes.“Racing internationally for the UnitedStates is always an honor and a great learningexperience,” he said. “It gives you an opportunityto race some of the best in the world.”From swimming over five hours a day todoing dry-land workouts such as cardio,abs, and pull ups twice a week, Wilimovskymaintains balance by sticking to an extremelydetailed daily routine.“During the summer, I get up at 5:45a.m., eat breakfast, then have swim practicefrom 6:30 to 9:30. Then I’ll come home,have another breakfast, take a nap or dosomething throughout the day, then go toafternoon practice from 4 to 6:30. Then Icome home, have dinner, and do it all overagain the next day.”Asked how growing up in the Palisadesaffected his swimming career, Wilimovskysaid: “I started swimming when I was ninebecause I couldn’t meet the Junior Lifeguardsstandard. I joined a club team thatsummer and stuck with it.”Wilimovsky is currently preparing toleave for Kazan, Russia on July 13, wherehe will compete in the Open Water WorldChampionships that begin July 24. He willbe swimming in the 10K open water event,where competitors swim close to two hours.Excellence in Real EstateStores and restaurants alongSwarthmore Ave. are open for business.BENTON’S SPORT SHOP • BOCA MAN • MAISON GIRAUD • CARLY KPEPEKAR/ELLISR E A L E S T A T E G R O U PBOCA • SOLIS SALON • CITY NATIONAL BANK • GET DRESSED • LAVENDER BLUEMADISON • MICHELE INTERNATIONAL BLOW DRY & BEAUTY PRODUCTSMICHELE INTERNATIONAL • TOY ZOO • P2 SKATE SHOP310.496.5955 | www.pekarellis.com

Page 20 Palisades News July 8, 2015Mestres-HernandezThe wedding of Tracy Mestres andAngelica Hernandez took place onMay 16 in their backyard on RadcliffeAvenue.Tracy Mestres grew up in Falls Church,Virginia, and attended Berkeley School ofMusic. Angelica Hernandez grew up inWhittier, California, where she attendedWhittier College before finishing her doctorateat the University of California atLos Angeles.The couple has two children, MattiasMestres Hernandez, 7, and Maya MestresHernandez, 5. Tracy is the owner of BakeSale Palisades and Angelica is a speakerand writer.The brides’ close friends and family werein attendance. Mestres’ brothers RobertZimmerman and Christopher Newmanwalked her down the aisle, while Joe andAlex Hernandez walked their sister downthe aisle. Both pairs of brothers performedthe honor of giving away the brides.Channing Work, who became an AmericanMarriage Ministry Minister for the occasion,officiated. Marmalade Café cateredthe wedding; the cake was by Joanie andLeigh’s Cakes. Kelsey Clark provided thefloral arrangements.The couple honeymooned in Orcas Island,Washington.Sidewalk Sale Is July 11The annual Village-wide sidewalk sale,sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce,will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,July 11.Five food trucks will arrive at 11 a.m.,and a game truck will be parked in frontof The Yogurt Shoppe.The Sidewalk Sale will feature sales onladies’ sportswear and shoes, men’s wear,lingerie, vintage clothing, children’s clothes,antiques, eye wear, cosmetics, gift shops, ceramicsand jewelry created by local artists.WEDDINGSTracy Mestres and Angelica Hernandez were married in May. Their children, Mattiasand Maya, participated in the ceremony.Photo: Wendy WaddellAPT FOR RENT1BD/1BA – $2595/MOUnique Upper Aerie w/ small Patio,Amazing Ocean, Mntns, & Sunset Views,& Privacy! Quiet 50s Building with solarheatedSwimming Pool, on-site Laundry,on-site Manager, Parking space, lovelyCommon Area, and close walking distanceto Gelson’s Market. Safe, Convenient,great Ambiance. Pet Friendly.THIRD MONTH FREE OFFER!Call Jeff for details : (310) 573-0150Michael C. Solum, PrincipalInsurance and Financial Services Agent881 Alma Real Dr., Suite T-10Pacific Palisades, CA 90272(310) 454-0805msolum@farmersagent.comPaliInsurance.comMICHÉLEBlow Dry Bar + Beauty SupplyBlow Drys $40+1030 Swarthmore Avenue • (310) 454-8022Ninkey DaltonYour Local Neighborhood AgentThe Agency(424) 400-5921www.TheAgencyRE.comPacific Palisades, Brentwood,Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, VeniceMeditation/MusicWorkshop July 18Mindfulness-based psychiatrist and sing -er Lana Benedek and meditation teacherand musician Richard Burr will offer aworkshop centering around music, meditationand stillness from 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m. on Saturday, July 18.A mindfulness practice is built aroundenhancing a person’s ability to be in thepresent moment, to see it clearly and toknow how to respond appropriately.For many, traditional approaches to becomingmindful, such as sitting in silentmeditation, are difficult to practice.Benedek and Burr are presenting thisretreat as a way for those interested inmindfulness and music to experience thetransformative power of being present.The day will be a mix of guided meditations,listening to music, discussions andperiods of silence. This retreat is suitable forboth beginning and experienced meditationstudents.Visit drbenedek.com for more informationor to register, or call Burr, (818)636-2110 (richardburr.com/mediation).Advance registration is required.PAB Meeting SetThe Park Advisory Board will hold itsquarterly meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,July 22, in the small gym at the park,851 Alma Real Dr. The public is invited.Actual ClientAMAZING MUSIC STORE.COMALL AGES, ALL STYLES!Group & Private Lessons • Instrument Rentals & Sales License #OG51003CalBRE#01437780

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 21David Sweet, 86; Iconic Surfing FigureDavid Sweet, a long-time resident ofPacific Palisades who invented thesurfboard that helped inspire theboom in surfing in the late 1950s and early1960s, died of renal failure May 18 at theVA Medical Center in West L.A. He was 86.A Celebration of Life gathering andpaddle-out will be held from 8 to 11 a.m.on Wednesday, July 15 at the Paradise CoveBeach Café, 28128 PCH in Malibu. TheCove will provide free parking and lightrefreshments for attendees. Contact: DaveRochlen at (808) 852-1921.Until Sweet came along, surfboards werelong and bulky, crafted mostly from balsawood. He brought this era to a close byproducing and selling the first surfboardsmade with cores of polyurethane foam, anew synthetic material. They weighed onlyabout 25 pounds.“Dave introduced the world to the joyof surfing by providing lightweight surfboards,”said Palisadian Marty Sugarman, awriter and photographer who has chronicledthe sport since the 1950s. “His decal ona board achieved worldwide recognition.”According to the New York Times obituaryby Bruce Weber, Sweet began selling hisfoam-core boards on Malibu beaches by1956. “[His] boards, lighter and thus moremaneuverable than their balsa progenitors,became the choice of many competitivesurfers,” and he also made boards “for Hollywoodstars like Clark Gable, Dick VanDyke, Jack Lemmon, Eddie Albert andPeter Lawford.”Working in his shop on the corner of14th Street and Olympic in Santa Monica,Sweet built surfboards that inspired otherboardmakers (especially Hobie Alter) andhelped the sport gain worldwide popularitythroughout the 1960s.“Sweet’s business, including a mail-orderdepartment, prospered through the 1960s,”Weber wrote. “But other small boardmakersemerged—in the late 1960s, shorterboards became a trend—and Mr. Alterseized a large part of the market.”As Sweet himself admitted, “At my peak,I was probably selling 800-900 boards ayear. Hobie did that in a month.”Sweet closed his shop in 1974, but reemergedfrom 2000 to 2007, selling “signature”reissue models, one of which is nowavailable at DaveSweetSurfboards.com,operated by his son, Greg, a singer/songwriterwho lives in Los Angeles.Born in Seattle in 1928, Sweet movedto Los Angeles with his parents, Ralph andNell, and two brothers when he was inPASSINGSjunior high. They lived in Silverlake, butrented a cottage every summer in lowerTopanga Canyon, close to a popular breakpoint where Sweet learned to surf on aborrowed redwood board that weighedclose to 120 pounds.After graduating from John MarshallHigh School, he attended USC (graduatingwith a degree in business administration)and then served briefly in the Navy beforestarting a business building balsa-coreboards in the late 1940s.Sweet moved to the Palisades in 1979with his second wife, Janey, and his son,Greg. In addition to his son, he is survivedby his brothers, Dick and Roger.Despite his pioneering role in the sport,Sweet was largely overlooked for decades; hewas finally inducted into the InternationalSurfboard Builders Hall of Fame in 2007.“He wasn’t a showman; he didn’t want tobe a surfing personality,” Matthew Warshaw,author of The History of Surfing (2011), toldthe N.Y. Times. “He was an R&D man. Hejust wanted to make a better board.”Sweet’s obscurity was reflected in an e-mail to the Palisades News from surfboardcollector Bart Tucker, who recalled thetime he and his wife visited Washington,D.C., in 1997: “While viewing the AmericanHistory Museum at the Smithsonian,we noticed a 1960s exhibit. It had Fonzie’sleather jacket, lava lamps, and smack inthe middle was an early ‘60s Dave SweetDavid SweetPhoto: Leroy Grannislongboard. It was the only one there.“Being a collector I took some photosand moved on. Six months later, at a surfingevent in Newport, I heard that Dave Sweetwas there. I found him, said hello and complimentedhim on his display at the Smithsonian.He gave me a very strange, ‘Whatdid you say?’ look. He didn’t know! One ofthe greatest museums in the world andSweet has the only surfboard on display, andgets informed by a complete stranger. Heasked a bunch of questions and was ecstatic,but still seemed in disbelief, so I told himI would send him a few pictures as proof.”—BILL BRUNSNEXT ISSUE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22Send us your comments and suggestions tospascoe@palisadesnews.comGet Your Advertising in Place Now!Contact Jeff, (310) 573-0150 or jeffridgway@palisadesnews.comor Grace at gracehiney@palisadesnews.comTHANK-YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS!Please patronize them, and tell themyou saw their ad in the News!Acupuncture • Massage • Organic FacialsWe would like to introduceMaria Iorillo (Full-Time Esthetician)and offer thisCelebration Introductory Special:a 60-minute Eminence Organic Facialfor $60 (reg. $85).16704 Bollinger Drive, Pacific Palisades310-454-5855 • OasisPalisades.com

Palisades NewsPage 22 July 8, 2015Janis Joplin’s tambourine, mic, velvet top,bell-bottoms, feather boa and leather bag.Photo: Robert WedemeyerOnly Bill Graham would have the chutzpah to shoo Mick Jagger and Tina Turner offthe stage. He’s holding up one finger to indicate the duo has one minute left at Live Aid,Philadelphia, 1985.Photo: ©Lynn Goldsmith1980s Yamaha SG200 played and signed byCarlos Santana. Photo: Robert Wedemeyer‘Graham’ Offers Fascinating Rock HistoryBy LAURIE ROSENTHALStaff WriterAll photos courtesy Skirball Cultural CenterWalking into “Bill Graham and theRock & Roll Revolution” at theSkirball is akin to walking intoone of Graham’s renowned music venues—you may not know exactly what lies ahead,but you know you are in for a good time.Any concertgoer of a certain age wholived in New York or San Francisco—andbeyond—attended an event at the legendaryimpresario’s famed music palaces: FillmoreAuditorium (commonly referred to as FillmoreEast), Fillmore West or Winterland.Those fans a bit younger heard tall tales ofthose amazing halls and the iconic performerswho filled them with the sounds of a new eraas well as those from an almost forgotten one.The Skirball exhibit was four years in themaking, with the help of many individuals,including Graham’s sons, David and Alex,and former Bill Graham Presents staff, alongwith Skirball Director Robert Kirschnerand Curator Erin Clancey. It is an enthrallingtravelogue through Graham’s lifeand a lesson in American musical history.The trip begins in Germany, where hewas born Wulf Wolodia Grajonca in 1931and forced to flee with other Jewish childrenduring the Holocaust, taking an arduousjourney to America via France. In NewYork, at age 10 1 ⁄2, he was placed in an orphanage,where he was the last child chosen,eventually living with the Ehrenreichs,his Jewish foster family, in the Bronx.After a stint in the U.S. Army during theKorean War, Graham headed out west,landing in San Francisco at the dawn ofthe 1960s counterculture.“Bill Graham” runs somewhat chronologically,moving past Graham’s early years,through the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, closingwith images of the free concert held inGolden Gate Park in his honor, after he andtwo others perished in a helicopter crashin 1991. Over 300,000 people came to paytribute, and some estimate the crowd wascloser to 500,000. (Ironically, Kirschner, aformer rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in SanFrancisco, officiated at Graham’s funeral.)A multimedia feast awaits visitors, witheye-popping psychedelic posters and handbills;guitars (both fragments and whole) ofsome of rock’s most revered players, suchas Jerry Garcia, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrixand Pete Townshend; video from TheLast Waltz and the Allman Brothers Bandat Fillmore East; and music continuallyplaying in the background.Graham was a master of mixing up thebill, offering young hippie kids the chance tonot only see their contemporaries, such as theGrateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and MobyGrape, but an older generation of blues,jazz, soul and gospel musicians who had ahuge influence on rock & roll, including B.B.King, Muddy Waters and Otis Redding.When Aretha Franklin finally performedat Fillmore East, Graham derived greatpleasure from having an audience equallymixed between blacks and whites. “It wasone of the great nights of his life,” says Grahambiographer Robert Greenfield (Bill GrahamPresents: My Life Inside Rock and Out).He was also the first to integrate acts,which helped provide the eclectic eveningshis venues were known for. One show mightbe a mixture of Big Brother and the HoldingCompany and the Staples Singers, whileanother would feature Neil Young andMiles Davis. The creative blends were seeminglyendless.Graham put money back into his venues,(Continued on Page 23)In the midst of the counterculture, Graham was the one who had to keep order in chaoticsurroundings. He’s shown here onstage at Fillmore East, 1970.Photo: John Olson, The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesBob Dylan and Jerry Garcia at Day on the Green in Oakland, July 1987. Photo: Ken Friedman

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 23Graham used duct tape to mend KeithRichards’ boots during the Rolling Stones’1981 Tattoo You tour. Photo: Robert WedemeyerGraham(Continued from Page 22)always improving the sound, lighting andanything else that would enhance the concertgoers’experience.“People were there for the music, thedancing and the kinship,” says Erin Clancey,describing what drew them to early showsproduced by Graham.The memorabilia—some never beforeseen—includes Graham’s beginnings withthe San Francisco Mime Troupe, when hestaged the first of his many benefit concerts.Over the years, if someone needed helpwith a benefit, they would go to Graham:the Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic,the San Francisco public school district, theAmerican leg of Live Aid, voter registrationdrives, Amnesty International and more.Remember that white suit Peter Framptonwore on the cover of Frampton ComesAlive!? It’s in the show, as are a pair of bootsKeith Richards wore—and Graham personallyfixed—during the Rolling Stones tourthat Graham managed in the early 1980s.They were a gift from the guitarist who, accordingto Greenfield, told Graham, “Bill,you’ve been a driving asshole, but you madeit happen. We’re never going to go on theroad without you again.”Additional highlights include clips fromGraham’s performances in feature films,including Apocalypse Now and Bugsy, anda menorah that was mostly destroyed whenGraham’s offices were firebombed by aMolotov cocktail in the 1980s. He lostmuch of his memorabilia in that fire.Clothing worn by Grace Slick and JanisJoplin, which Graham treasured, is alsoincluded in the exhibit.While Graham was always making sure hisconcerts were well run, New Year’s Eve waswhen he was in the limelight, coming out atmidnight during Grateful Dead shows. Twoof his costumes are on view (Father Time anda butterfly), decked out with Dead imagery.His custom-made, two time-zone watchhangs on the wall, an homage to the dayswhen he took the red-eye every Thursdayto work at Fillmore East all weekend beforereturning home to the Bay Area on Sunday,showing up for work Monday morning.Come Thursday, he would do it all again.This went on for about three years.There’s even a room that pays homageto the light shows that were a staple at manyGraham shows. Joshua White did lightDAN URBACH PRESENTSBill Graham as Father Time at the Grateful Dead’s New Year’s Eve concert at the OaklandColiseum in 1987.Photo: Ken Friedmanshows at Fillmore East, and created “TheJoshua Light Show” specifically for the Skirballexhibition, which is shown in a darkroom. 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Page 24 Palisades News July 8, 2015Palisadian Takes on Classic Drama OedipusBy LIBBY MOTIKAPalisades News ContributorAn actor enjoys what most of us cannot.A role can explore time presentand past, traverse emotional andintellectual territory and convey an imaginaryworld to an audience.Palisadian Martin Rayner has acted onstage in roles as miles apart as Scrooge toSigmund Freud, and on screen as Dr.Chaotica in Star Trek. Certainly his trainingat the Drama Studio in London offered himhis fair share of the classics and Shakespeare,and now he is on stage in Oedipus Machinaat the Odyssey Theatre through July 26.Playing the role of Creon, the brother ofOedipus’ wife Jocasta, Rayner points outthe contrast between his character, a measured,reasonable man and the impetuous,yet immensely charismatic Oedipus.Creon assumed the crown of Thebes atthe death of the former ruler Laius. Unrestand fear soon ensued as the Sphinx promisedto torment the city until her riddle wassolved. Oedipus cracked the puzzle and, aspromised by Creon, was awarded the crownand Jocasta’s hand.“Oedipus is embraced by the people; heis glamorous, a man of action. Creon is aman honored by his people for his valuesand honesty for all the things he’s alwaysbeen,” Rayner says. “These men are twoMartin Rayner as Creon reacts to Joshua Wolf Coleman’s Oedipus in the Odyssey Theatre’s production of Oedipus Machina.Chorus member Tina Van Berckelaer is in the background.Photo: Enci Boxhalves of something that would be wonderfultogether. But, we so often see the radiantone, the charismatic one diminished bythese very traits. President Clinton was agreat orator who was taken from being agreat president by his impetuousness.”Taken to the extreme, Oedipus’ increasinglyreckless behavior only accelerates thetragic demise that was destined from hisconception. The inexorability of fate remainsthe center of this Greek tragedy.Rayner was cast as Creon in an unexpectedway. “I literally walked in out ofnowhere,” he says. “I was in Los Angeles(Continued on Page 25)In the Huntington Palisades on a prime streetis this large 2-story Monterey Californiaarchitecture home on a double ocean/mountain view lot. 7BR, 7.5BA, 50-ft. pool,separate spa and gym, and tree orchard.Truly unique in every detail.OFFERED AT $12,695,000HOLLYDAVISPREVIEWS ESTATES DIRECTORJUST LISTED!Whether you are buying or selling a home, condominium or income property,I will produce the results you are looking for and have the right to expect.310.230.7377hollydavis@coldwellbanker.com • www.hollydavis.comCalBRE #00646387Located on a private cul-de-sac.4 BR, 3 BA, on approx. 6900 lot.“FIX” the existing home or greatopportunity to build a new homeand enjoy cool ocean breezes andcalm canyon living.OFFERED AT $1,549,000PPO 14191ACO 6002C10 899092ALARMSInteractive alarms are now standard and keep you incontrol. We install and maintain integrated alarmsystems to protect your home and family. Our localstate-of-the-art, 24-hour Central Monitoring Stationis staffed with professional operators ready to assistyou at home and in the community.PATROL / RESPONSEOur academy-trained patrol officers ensure yoursafety and security at home and in the community.Highly trained and quick response, we are the mosteffective patrol service in town.CAMERASPalisades Patrol installs cameras that deliver exceptionalimage quality, capturing more details and clearerimages versus competitive options. We monitor andrespond to camera monitoring.PALISADES PATROL15332 Antioch Street, #117 • Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 • Fax: (310) 459-7773310.454.7741Gates Security Systems – Malibu Patrol – Conejo Valley Patrol – Brentwood PatrolWWW.GATESSECURITY.COM

July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 25Palisades resident Martin Rayner plays thepart of Creon in Oedipus Machina.Raynor(Continued from Page 24)after finishing up a two-year run of Freud’sLast Session in New York that staged 850performances. When I met with Odysseyproducer Ron Sossi, who was interested instaging Freud, he was in the midst of castingOedipus, and said he thought I wouldmake a great Creon.“I began rehearsals, and it’s amazing howquickly you can get into it. While the languagein the play, adapted by contemporaryplaywright Ellen McLaughlin, is beautifuland poetic, it is fairly difficult to memorize,unlike Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter,which is closer to everyday speech and somuch easier to learn.”Rayner says he wanted to play the innerpart of Creon. “I didn’t want to do a lot ofshouting or emoting. That space (the Odys -sey stage) is very small; you can see an eyebrowraised. I wanted to show how I wasfeeling things. I was trying to use my innerintensity all the time. Acting is a holy act youshare with the audience: live it and share it.”When Rayner came to live in the UnitedStates, he was doubtful.“I was a prissy Englishman who thoughtAmericans couldn’t do Shakespeare nearlyas well as the English. My first view ofShakespeare was Joe Papp’s Shakespeare inCentral Park, where I saw a production thatwas so good, it shocked me. And, I mightadd, the American accent is much closer toShakespeare’s lines.”Rayner says that he is happy to be backin Los Angeles and living in his house onPorto Marina Way, just a walk away fromthe beach where he enjoys his long runs.“I am happy to be part of the Odysseyfamily. I was so wrapped up in voice work,I didn’t know about Ron Sossi, but now Iwant to do more, direct and submit moreplay suggestions. I am hoping to do Freud.”Oedipus Machina plays at the OdysseyTheatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., 8 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m.Sundays. $34 (310) 477-2055 or www.odys -seytheatre.com.Eric McIntyre (center, in purple) traveling on Pacific Coast Highway to raise money forthe Lazarex Cancer Foundation.Photo: Brian DemingMcIntyre Rides to Support WifeEric McIntyre is riding 7,200 miles on hisbike to raise awareness for cancer trialsand to support his wife Liz, who hasbeen fighting pancreatic cancer for two years.McIntyre, 58, traveled on Pacific CoastHighway, past Pacific Palisades on June 4.He has underwritten 100 percent of theride and hopes to raise $50,000 to donateto the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, whichmaintains a database for hundreds of clinicaltrials for 88 kinds of cancer. Currently,he has garnered a little more than $18,000.The ride started in New Orleans on April19, and after traveling through 18 statesMcIntyre will return to New Orleans onAugust 8. His wife accompanies him in avan for as much as she is able.A supporter told the News, “Eric wants tosupport his wife—spirituality, emotionallyand physically.” Tod Hillman of HollywoodMedia Services is documenting the ride.Visit: crowdrise.com/pcvtour or go toYouTube: pcvtour or Facebook: pancreaticcancer victory. Broker Associate Fine Home Specialist 30+ Years ExperienceKATYKREITLER

Page 26 Palisades News July 8, 2015DINING WITH GRACEVITTORIO RISTORANTE16646 Marquez Ave., Pacific Palisades • (310) 459-3755This Italian treasure hasthrived in the Palisades forthree decades, providingdiners of all ages everything fromNew York-style pizzas to pastas,entrees, salads and daily specials.While studying the menu andsipping a glass of wine, when askedif you would like bread—always say“yes.” It is nearly impossible to stopnibbling the little garlic-flavored “ballsof joy” that have been a trademarksince the restaurant’s opening.In addition to the appealingindoor atmosphere with its large oilpaintings, there is a partial outdoorsetting where my friend and I optedto dine. Large pots of colorfulbougainvillea shield diners from the sidewalk whileletting them take in the fresh air.There were so many tasty-sounding dishes it was hardto make a selection. Finally, we opted for the pumpkinravioli with sage-butter sauce, and the veal piccata.We started with a shared caprese salad that had alarge slice of tomato topped with mozzarella cheeseand sprigs of fresh basil with a fragrant basil-infusedolive oil dressing.The homemade pumpkin ravioli ($17.50) was excellent.Every bite, slightly sweet from the pumpkin, was freshand delicious.My veal piccata is on the regularmenu along with three other vealdishes. Tender and accented with asimple sauce and capers, the vealwas served with a side of freshpasta, or with vegetables. I optedfor the crisp broccoli and a smallside of the delicious simple pasta.My dessert memories of Vittorio’sunique homemade cannoli luredme to try it again. This memorabledessert is made with homemadecrisp cannoli shells stuffed withfresh sweet ricotta cheese andchocolate chips sprinkled withpowdered sugar.My friend ordered the chocolatemousse pie with its decadent filling of chocolate moussein a sweet Oreo cookie crust. While we both enjoyed abite of the scrumptious mousse, we devoured the crispcannoli to the last bite.Desserts are modestly priced: $5 for the cannoli and$6 for the chocolate mousse pie, or any of the otherdesserts such as an orange or lemon sorbet, spumonior tiramisu.The “Specials” menu offered everything from whitefishalla checca ($25) and linguini with mussels and clams($22) to a New York, or rib-eye steak ($26), to chickencannelloni with porcini cream sauce ($17.50). We alsomust not forget the regular menu with its array ofpizza specials ($18.50).Appetizers range from mozzarella marinara andstuffed mushrooms ($8) to mussels or clams marinara($17.50). Salads are $8 to $12. The more than two dozenpastas vary in price from $13.50 for lasagna and pastaArrabiata to $19.50 for linguine with clam sauce.Linguine with lobster is $25. But most pastas are pricedunder $14.Vittorio is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays from 4 to 10 p.m. ClosedMondays. Delivery is available.— GRACE HINEY

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