Palisades-News-July-22-2015

Vol. 1, No. 18 • July 22, 2015 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 14,500 • $1.00TRAININGFORTRIATHLONGLORYSee Page 18Guns were checked to see if they wereloaded and then taken out of a residencein the Palisades Highlands on Sunday.By 5 p.m., hundreds of guns and boxes of ammunition had been removed from the residence.A .50-caliber rifle, which can no longer bepurchased in California, was one of theguns found.Guns, Body Found in HighlandsBy SUE PASCOEEditorHighlands residents were throwninto turmoil Friday and Saturdayas police first investigated the discoveryof a dead body on Palisades Drive,and subsequently hundreds of weapons andammunition in a nearby condominium.The situation started Friday, when a manwas discovered dead and covered in his carin the 1700 block of Palisades Dr. He supposedlyhad been dead almost two weeksand the police had been tipped off to hisdeath by his girlfriend’s lawyer.The death is under investigation andLAPD had not released a name by presstime. During the death investigation, theywere led to the man’s residence, which issupposedly owned by his girlfriend, andwas thought to be possibly booby-trapped.Residents were evacuated from nearbytownhouses shortly after 1 p.m. on Saturday.Lilly Shafighi, who lives in a nearby dwelling,had gone down the hill on errands but droveback up after her 13-year-old son Aaroncalled to tell her the police wanted him toleave and she was supposed to come get him.She was stopped by police at the cornerof Verada de la Montura and told, “There’sa hazardous situation in one of the condosand no one is allowed up the hill.”“But my son’s up there and the police toldhim to have me pick him up,” she said. A secondparent drove up and said her daughterwas also told to leave. The police told parentsto call the kids and have them walk down.As she waited for her son, Shafighi saidthat police had been in the area for two daysand had even put up yellow tape. She saidshe asked her security company what wasgoing on and they told her, “There’s noTPY’s Bugsy Malone Jr. Opens on FridayIf you want an upbeat evening, get ticketsfor Bugsy Malone Jr., a Theatre Pali -sades Youth production that opens onFriday at the Pierson Playhouse.Watch as two gangs of children squareoff in a 1920s-style rivalry between leadersDandy Dan and Fat Sam.Dandy Dan’s gang has been on top eversince they obtained the “splurge” gun (aweapon that shoots whip cream).Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is putin the limelight when he becomes Fat Sam’slast chance to help his gang survive. Unfortunately,all Bugsy wants to do is spendthreat to the community; the police areconducting an investigation.”Visibly upset, she told the News: “My sonsaid, ‘there’s explosives in one of the units.’”Shortly after her son came down the hillwith their dog, Lucy, three bomb squadtrucks, a K-9 bomb squad truck, three carsidentified with the bomb unit and a largetruck with bomb squad on it, flew up the hill.LAPD confirmed that there were homicide/robbery,bomb, and hazardous materialpolice units on the site.time with his new love Blousey.The hit 1976 film, Bugsy Malone, writtenand directed by Alan Parker, starred a preteenScott Baio and Jodi Foster, and featureda catchy score by Paul Williams, thecomposer of The Muppet Movie.Listen to some of the town’s most talentedyouth sing “We Could Have Been AnythingThat We Wanted To Be,” “My Name Is Tallulah,”“So You Want To Be A Boxer,” “FatA neighbor said the garage and homesuggested the couple were hoarders and thepolice confirmed it was a possible hoardingsituation. Additionally, “There were hundredsof guns,” a police officer told the News.Initially, there was worry that perhapsthe place had been booby-trapped, whichwas why all residents were cleared from thearea and the bomb squad brought in. FireStation 23 went to the site around 4 p.m.as a precautionary measure.(Continued on Page 3)Sam’s Grand Slam” and “Bugsy Malone.”Directed by Dorothy Dillingham Blue,with musical director DJ Brady, the TPYshow is produced by Jody Crabtree andApril O’Sullivan.Showtimes are Friday, July 24 and 31 at7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 25 and August 1at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26 andAugust 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets $14. Call (310)454-1970 or visit: theatrepalisades.orgPresorted StandardU.S. PostagePAIDPasadena, CAPermit #422**************ECRWSSEDDM*************Postal CustomerThe cast of Bugsy Malone Jr. in rehearsal.Photo: Credit

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Page 4 Palisades News July 22, 2015Palisades Rotary Club Awards $20,500Palisadian David Card drew the outline of the book worm mural at Griffin AvenueElementary School near L.A. County/USC Hospital last March. Students, Access Booksand Rotary Club volunteers helped paint and restock the school library shelves.The Rotary Club of Pacific Palisadeshas awarded a total of $20,500 ingrants to nonprofits as well as scholarshipsto Paul Revere Middle and Pali -sades High School students.Recipients received their awards at recentRotary breakfast meetings at the AldersgateRetreat Center.Annually, the Rotary Club presents aStudent of the Year Award to the top Revereeighth-grade male and female studentschosen for their involvement in academics,leadership and community service.Winning a $500 scholarship was Des -mond Andersen, whose teachers describehim as “his humor delights, and his opinionsinspire.”Also selected was Shelby Tzung, whowas chosen to study this summer with aballet company in New York City.To encourage creativity, the Rotariansgive $500 each to winners of their writingcontest held at PaliHi. The fiction prize wentto Diane Rafizadeh, who was the school’svaledictorian and will attend Yale this fall.The poetry winner was Jessica Carrillo,who recited her moving poem, “Can WeExist in Such a World?” at a club meeting.She will attend USC.In conjunction with PaliHi, Rotary alsohonors a Student of the Month for his/hercommunity service and scholarship. Winningthe Nancy Cleveland CommunityService Student of the Year award wassenior Zohya Parmar.Her community service included volunteeringfor the annual Aga Khan DevelopmentalNetwork (AKDN) PartnershipWalk. The agencies of the AKDN are private,international, nondenominationaldevelopment organizations that work toimprove the welfare and prospects of people,particularly in Asia and Africa.Parmar also spent a month volunteeringat a school in Mombasa, Kenya. She receiveda certificate and $1,000, which shewill use at Boston University this fall.A Scholar of the Year award and $500scholarship went to Alexis Ramirez, whowill attend Humbolt State. Winning theRotary-Zentner award and $500 was JessieKolliner, who is also eligible for a matchinggrant from the Rotary District. Kollinerplans to attend Northwestern.Leadership award scholarships of $500,which also includes athletics, service andcitizenship considerations, went to PaliHiwater polo and swim team members GriffinKoffman, who plans to go to BostonUniversity, and Mardell Ramirez, who willattend Cal Lutheran.PaliHi’s Erika Abtahi and Sierra Climacowere chosen for the Rotary Youth LeadershipAwards, a developmental program thatfocuses on leadership fundamentals andglobal citizenship. They were able to attenda retreat in the local mountains.The award-winning PaliHi marchingband received a $500 donation.In May, the Rotary Club, in conjunctionwith Palisades-Malibu YMCA, hosted itssecond annual “All In for Kids! Texas Hold‘em Poker Tournament.” Proceeds weresplit, and the Y received $7,000 for itsyouth programs.Boy Scouts Crescent Bay District (fromMalibu to the South Bay) received $5,500 forscholarships for Scouts who cannot affordto attend Camp Josepho in the Pali sades(Continued on Page 5)

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 5Zohya Parmar received the Rotary Club’s Nancy Cleveland Community Service Studentof the Year award from member David Card.Rotary Club(Continued from Page 4)and Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island.The Rotary Club annually helps to fundAccess Books, a nonprofit founded by RebeccaConstantino. Public elementary andmiddle schools whose libraries are notstaffed or poorly staffed and whose booksare few and worn are supplied with goodsand help. The targeted inner- city schoolshave 90 percent of students who live at orbelow the poverty line.Since 1999, Access Books has donatedmore than a million books. “So many in -ner-city children never leave the five-blockradius of their home,” Constantino said.“Books can give them another world.”Volunteers fill empty library shelveswith new books and improve the libraryroom with fresh paint and new muralsover a weekend.The Rotary Club welcomes civic-mindedresidents to its 7:15 a.m. Thursday breakfastmeetings, at Aldersgate.Potrero Canyon ParkWill Now Open in 2018At a 2011 groundbreaking ceremonyat the mouth of Potrero Canyonand Pacific Coast Highway, L.A.City officials promised that a canyon parkwould be open to the public in 2016.Pacific Palisades resident and thenCommunity Council member Ted Mackiequipped: “The people who will attend thatpark dedication haven’t been born yet,” referringto the 25-years-in-the-works project(1986-2011).The latest opening date, 2018, was announcedat the quarterly PCH task forcemeeting on May 20.Engineer geologist Robert Hancock,with the City Bureau of Engineering, toldtask force members that additional gradingwill be required and that constructionis slated to resume in July 2016.The stoplight at the temporary HaulRoad will have to be reinstalled. The Coast -al Commission has also asked the City toconsider a safe crossing from the bottomof Potrero Park to Will Rogers State Beach,with three options being considered: 1) atunnel under PCH; 2) a pedestrian bridge;or 3) a pedestrian crossing.Hancock said it will take about sixmonths to determine which option willbe selected.In a Palisades News story in December,Potrero Canyon Project Manager MaryNemick put the estimated cost to completethe park at $30.5 million.According to Councilman Mike Bonin’sformer Counsel Norm Kulla, the two-yeardelay was the result of litigation of onecanyon-rim homeowner.In the 2011 park plans, the land was tobe bolstered all the way to the canyon rim,ensuring that there would be no furtherslippage. “The canyon is a geologic nightmare,”Kulla said. “The plan was makingsure it was safe for those living on the rimand those going into the park.”Although owners around her agreed tothe stabilization plan, this woman did not.The standoff resulted in a delay and eventuallythe plan had to be redesigned, workingaround one triangular property at anadditional cost.“It will be stable to her property line,rather than the rim,” Kulla said. “I makeno apologies about the delay. The projectis moving again.” —SUE PASCOEJUMBLE SOLUTIONUn-CHAIN Yourself!NOW welcoming allCVS & Pharmaca patients!NowOfferingFREEDELIVERY! *Full Inventory of Prescription Drugs.Complete Selection of over-the-counteritems. Expert Compounding Services for youand your pets.We WELCOME Most Insurance Plans,including all Medicare Part D plans & Medi-Cal. We will beat ALL competitors’ priceson items not covered by insurance (includingCVS and Pharmaca).Minimum Waiting Time. Convenient Location.Free Parking. Free Delivery/Shipping*.On-Line Refills. Friendly andKnowledgeable Staff to handle all yourneeds. *Minimum purchase required.540 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades • (310) 454-4848Hours: MON-FRI: 9:30am - 7:00pm • SAT: 10:00am - 3:00 pm • SUN: Closedwww.PalisadesPharmacy.com

Page 6 Palisades News July 22, 2015HeardAbout TownWatch for DeerI was driving home around 1 a.m. onFriday night and I counted six deer alongTemescal Canyon Road. People werespeeding. Just wanted to let everyoneknow you should slow down and watchfor deer because one bounded across theroad and a car almost hit it.Which Rule to Follow?I have noticed, over the past threeweeks, some homeless individuals campingovernight, consuming alcohol andplaying with their two dogs, between theGladstone’s beach parking lot exit andthe sign that says “no overnight camping,no alcohol and no dogs allowed onthe beach.”Sand Sculpting ContestI think it would be really fun if a localorganization had a sand sculpting contestat Will Rogers Beach. I read about it atother beach communities, but in 20 yearsI’ve lived here, there’s never been onehere. Is the sand the wrong kind?Man Wandering AroundThere is a thin African-American manwho appears homeless and has been wanderingaround the Village the past severalweeks. He often walks down the middleof Antioch between Swarthmore and Viade la Paz. But on July 6, he walked out inthe middle of Sunset, not at a crosswalk,and cars had to screech to a stop. He wasoblivious to the fact that he was in themiddle of the street and almost hit. Heneeds to be taken in for observation beforehe is accidentally hit by someone whoisn’t expecting a person in the fast lane.Design Review BoardSince people thought that the Shell architectwas going to attend the DesignReview Board meeting, they showed upin droves. Do people understand that theDRB can’t make decisions about whethera convenience store will open at a gas station?Its jurisdiction is solely signage andthe outward design and color of proposedbuildings in the business district.Do you want a yellow Spanish or a redbrick modern building and is it withinthe height limit? That’s it.PaliHi Band Was BestAfter comparing all of the bands in theFourth of July parade, the best by far wasthe Palisades School band. They soundedgreat, were in perfect lines and had thesharpest uniforms of any of the bandsmarching.———————If you’d like to share something you’ve“heard about town,” please email it tospascoe@palisadesnews.comANN CLEAVESRepresentative Ted Lieu ReportsIt is a great honor to serve as your voice inthe United States House of Representativesfor the 33rd Congressional District.Congress deals with a number of importantissues in Washington every day—from nationalsecurity and health care to transportationinfrastructure and the federal budget. However,I want to take a moment to highlight some ofthe services and assistance my office can provideto you back home.Help with a Federal Agency:If you would like assistance with a federalagency, whether you have a problem with theSocial Security Administration, the Citizenshipand Immigration Services, the Department ofVeterans Affairs, or the United States PostalService, my district office may be able to help.For more information, please call my DistrictOffice at (323) 651-1040.Success Stories:A U.S. Navy veteran contacted our office inearly April 2015. At the time, the veteran washomeless and had not gotten a disabilitiesreview. Our office worked on the veteran’scase and was able to help secure 100 percentservice-connected benefits. The veteran wasawarded nearly $150,000 in retroactive pay bythe Department of Veterans Affairs.A long-time homeless woman visited myoffice because she needed a federal tax lienremoved by the IRS before she could use aHUD Section 8 housing voucher. My officeworked with the IRS and they eventually reversedtheir decision and removed the lien. Iam happy to report that this constituent cannow obtain permanent housing for the firsttime in several years.VIEWPOINTA constituent had stopped receiving herSocial Security Administration (SSA) benefitswhile living abroad in Israel. My district officestaff contacted the SSA Westwood office, whichthen contacted the SSA Jerusalem office toinquire about the issue. Based on my office’swork, this individual will now receive over$10,000 in SSA benefit back payments.These are just a few of the positive outcomeswe have been able to secure on behalf of thepeople of California’s 33rd Congressional District.Other Services:Through my Washington, D.C. office, youcan arrange to have a flag flown over the U.S.Capitol, request a Congressional Commendationor a Presidential Greeting for someone livingin the 33rd District, and organize tours if youare visiting our nation’s capital.Internships in both my Los Angeles andWashington offices are offered year-round tocollege students who live in the 33rd District.I hope to hear from you, and please do nothesitate to reach out if I can ever be of help toyou or your family.(Congressman Lieu [D-Torrance] was electedlast November. His district office is run by JanetTurner, a former president of the Pacific PalisadesCommunity Council.)Oops!In the July 8 issue (“Music, Fireworks Rockthe Fourth”), a person performing withSophia Eberlien, who wrote and sang a newsong, “Palisades,” was incorrectly identified.Kalani Hildebrand and Jack Ross were thetwo back-up ukulele players.Thought to Ponder“For every complexproblem there is ananswer that is clear,simple, and wrong.”― H.L. Mencken (1880-1956)Founded 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,Libby Motika, Logan TaylorContributing 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 22, 2015 A forum for open discussion of community issuesPage 7EDITORIALSpecial Olympics Receives Aid from ResidentsThe Special Olympics will be held in Los Angelesthis year from July 25 through August 1. About7,000 athletes from 177 countries will competein 25 events, and an estimated 25,000-plus volunteerswill be needed to help events run smoothly.The hype has already started about the stars andpoliticians who will attend the event. But little or no presshas been given to a story that should praise residents—and also ask questions about resources.The community e-mail exchange Nextdoor Palisadeshad an interesting June 8 post from Via bluffs resident SidGreenwald, who is volunteering at the Special Olympics:“Does anyone have a connection with a sportinggoods store or volleyball supplier that could get theSpecial Olympics a discount on the purchase of newMikasa MVA 200 volleyballs?“Believe it or not, all they have right now is some usedvolleyballs that were donated. The World Games are beingplayed here in Los Angeles. Special athletes from allover the world will be taking part in the biggest athleticevent in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympics.“These athletes deserve to have the chance to play theirbig games with some nice quality new balls, don’t you think?“If anyone has a connection, or is interested indonating some Mikasa MVA 200’s to this greatorganization, please let me know. I will get the informationto the volleyball competition manager.”Homeless Task ForceMeeting at LibraryLast Tuesday’s Pacific Palisades Homeless Taskforcemeeting at the library was decisive and extremely productive.It was an uplifting, benchmark experience for me,and I intuit that most all in attendance left with thesame sense of renewed hope and empowerment.This meeting brought the community together forthe first time to experience a comprehensive presentationby the key L.A. City officials involved in the “HumansWho Live Outside of Approved Habitations” issue.It showed me that most attending are considerate ofthe human-rights issues involved and are trying to arriveat reasonable approaches to this most challengingsituation. I am very proud of the communal andgovernmental response and expressed commitment tofairly address this very difficult situation.Stuart Muller(Editor’s note: Muller has served as an Area representativeon the Pacific Palisades Community Council for manyyears and is a past Citizen of the Year.)Great Fourth of JulyConcert! Congratulations(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Fourthof July concert organizer Keith Turner.)Hope you had a great weekend and a fantastic Fourth!Via neighbor Pepper Edmiston responded the sameday. “I’m happy to send in a contribution to purchasesome balls. Where should the donation be sent and howshould the check be made out?Marie Steckmest replied on June 9: “I’ll also contribute.How many balls are needed? Please give info on wherechecks can be sent and made out to. I’ll also post onPalisades Cares.”Pamela Meyer wrote, “I’d like to donate as well.”Pamela Finck suggested that maybe an ad could beplaced in the paper, scheduling a drop-off place and getcommunity donations in the form of balls and/or cash.“Also, create an email blast flyer,” she said.Greenwald was asked by the News editor how sheknew about the lack of volleyballs and if she knew ifother sports, such as soccer, tennis, badminton andbeach volleyball, were also lacking new equipment.She replied, “I am a volunteer at the volleyball venueand my coordinator told us about it a while back. That iswhen I sent the first note on Nextdoor. They have enoughnew balls now for the games but could use extras forpractice or replacement. I don’t know about other venues.”On July 16, Greenwald sent the following message viaNextdoor: “Hi, all of you wonderful neighbors who sogenerously offered to provide volleyballs for the SpecialOlympics. I have finally heard back from the coordinatorthat they have gotten most of the balls, but are still in needLETTERS TO THE EDITORJulia and I had a wonderful time and are both glad wegot to check out the concert! I was especially moved bythe respectful and touching display during “Proud to bean American” where all the veterans were recognized—that was a super nice gesture and I’m sure they all reallyappreciated it as well.It’s rare that a person can be in a crowd and feel likeeveryone is connected as a unit, and I think thatthroughout the performances and fireworks there wereseveral times when I felt part of the “whole,” which waspretty cool. Thanks again for all your efforts in puttingon a great show—looking forward to connecting againsoon. Have a great week!Alex MagurIRS Scam TargetsTax-Paying Residents(The following letter was sent by a resident to HaldisToppel and we received permission to run it as a communityservice.)The first call this morning came at 8 a.m. and a robovoice said “this call is being recorded and the intentionis to collect a debt.”Then another recorded voice came on the line tellingme that the “IRS was filing a lawsuit against me” andthat I should call a 620 area code number. The numberwas repeated twice.I kind of panicked and decided that I would neverspeak to the IRS directly, but have my accountant speakof a few more. If anyone is still interested in donatingballs (Mikasa MVA 200) I would be happy to pickthem up from you and deliver them to the volleyballcoordinator. Benton’s will order them at cost [about$40]. They can be ordered through Amazon or othersites as well.”Edmiston replied, “I just ordered a ball from Amazonand will let you know when it arrives. Thanks for doingthis good work.”Finck wrote, “Count me in for two. I’ll let you knowwhen they arrive.”Greenwald answered “You people are the BEST! Thankyou so much.”None of our Palisades neighbors expected be recognizedfor their efforts to help out, yet we feel they deserve asalute—not so much for the money they donated, butfor the example they set for others. Everyone needs tobe reminded that a simple act, like giving a volleyballto the Special Olympics, can actually make a difference.Instead of complaining that “somebody”—a nonprofitor the city or the county or the federal government—should do something about this problem, local residentssimply stepped up and helped solved the shortfall.By like token, the question does need to be asked, “Isthere enough new equipment for the Games?” If not,there should be. Special Olympians are not second-classathletes and do not deserve used equipment.on my behalf. So I hung up.Called my accountant immediately and he said that theIRS will NEVER call anyone . . . that all correspondencewill come through the mail.About 15 minutes ago, I received the second fraudulentcall that my telephone ID told me was coming fromWashington, D.C.I answered and a man with an Asian accent said hewas looking for my name.“This is she,” I said. “How may I help you?”He said he was calling from the IRS and that a lawsuithad been filed against me.I told him that I do not accept calls from the IRS,and that my accountant, who has always represented me,was on all my tax forms and that the IRS may contacthim on my behalf.He kept asking me if I had some time to speak withhim. I said I did not and hung up.Called my accountant and explained I had told thecaller to contact him to hopefully get off the list offraud IRS callers by saying to call him. Of course I gavethe caller no information about my accountant.I am terribly tired of all the robo calls and sales callsfor construction. We receive 10-20 daily.Thought you might like to remind the communityabout this scam. Scared me to bits.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 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 9Suttons Take Top PrizeCredit for the top decorating effortwent solely to grandma Sharon Suttonand grand son Zach, accordingto daughter-in-law Suzanne, a high schoolbiology teacher in Holmdel, New Jersey.“I was following their directions,” shesaid, noting the two orchestrated whereeverything was supposed to go. Whenpressed, the Vassar graduate did take creditfor instigating the effort. “I saw all the stuffand said, ‘Let’s do it.’”Eight-year-old Zach placed more thansix dozen small flags in the drought-tolerantlandscape in the front yard.His father Doug, who attended Pali sadesElementary, Paul Revere and Palisades HighSchool (1990) before going to Harvard,served as the ladder for his son.“Zach got on my shoulders and put thewrap around the tree,” said Doug, whomet his wife at Harvard, before attendingDuke and obtaining his master’s degreeand doctorate in environmental engineering.He works at HydroGeoLogic, Inc. inNew Jersey.Grandpa Jack helped put up the lanternsin the trees, but it was Zach who came upwith the idea to put a colored cutout paperUSA in the front picture window.Zach, a third grader, said: “I took bigpieces of paper and cut the lines with aruler. It was my idea to put up the starsaround the USA, too.“We really had a good time decorating,”Sharon said. “We bought a lot of our stufffrom Norris Hardware and Party Pizzazz;we try to support the stores in town.The Suttons celebrated their 50th weddinganniversary on June 12. Their son andhis family, who live in Oakhurst, New Jersey,came back to celebrate and everyonetook trips to Disneyland, Universal Studios,Legoland and to a beach in Carlsbadwhere they had taken Doug when he wasZach’s age.“I met Jack when I was in the seventhgrade,” Sharon said. Both attended schoolin Reseda, where their brothers were on thesame baseball team. They married in 1965,the same year that Jack received a teachingcredential from UCLA and was commissionedinto the Marines after participatingin ROTC.He retired in 1968 as a Marine Corpcaptain and taught health and biology atHamilton High School. He then served asa teaching supervisor for the UCLA LabSchool. He also served on the Board ofTrustees for PaliHi and when the schooladopted a fiscally independent model, hewas pressed into service as the executivedirector from 2004-2005.“I had three jobs then,” said Sutton, whostill worked for UCLA, and on a statewidegroup for teachers who were using educationaltechnology. He finally retired in 2012.(Left to right) Jack, Sharon, Suzanne, Doug and Zachary (front) Sutton were awarded firstplace by contest sponsor Joan Sather (right) for their Galloway St. home decorating efforts.Sharon started her teaching career inVista, near Camp Pendleton. Next, shetaught four years at Will Rogers Elementaryin Santa Monica, before taking timeoff when her son was young.In 1980, she joined the UCLA LabSchool as a supervisor of elementary-levelteachers, eventually becoming the coordinatorof technology and outreach.The Suttons have lived in the Palisadessince 1968 and in their home on Gallowaysince 1974. When they purchased the homethrough probate, they outbid the nextbuyer by $1.99.“The house, built around 1926, was amess,” Sharon said.“You could see through the floor,” Jacksaid, noting that it looked like a washingmachine had fallen through it. They didsome repairing and remodeling, addingDutch and patio doors.“We poured the driveway ourselves,”she said.“We laid the forms for the patio and thedriveway,” he added. “We’ve been happyhere. It’s the perfect size for us.”Excellence in Real EstatePEPEKAR/ELLISR E A L E S T A T E G R O U P310.496.5955 | www.pekarellis.com

Page 10 Palisades News July 22, 2015Sponsor’s Award Goes to CorwinsThis year’s inaugural Sponsor’s Award“went to the home which best expresseseffort above and beyond,”Sather said. “This includes extra exuberancein décor, energy and enthusiasm expressed.”The award also takes into con -sideration prior participation and commitmentto the original intention.“We were absolutely thrilled and certainlydidn’t expect a special award,” saidScott Corwin. “We are happy to supportour local Palisades community and lovedemonstrating our patriotic support.”This is the second time that the Corwins(Scott, Susan and Joshua), who live on LasCasas, have entered the contest. They supplementedlast year’s design with newdecorations.“We had the same number of largeAmerican flags and banners,” Scott said.“But we added superheroes Ironman, Spidermanand Captain America. We thoughtthey complemented our Superman fromlast year.”There were about a dozen hanging ribbonsand red, white and blue bannerswrapped around the sycamores. “I wouldsay it took us more than 15 hours to geteverything up into the trees,” said Scott,who has had his own law firm, for 23 years.He specializes in civil litigation and personalinjury. He is also the vice-presidentof the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ CharitiesThe Scott and Susan Corwin home on Las Casas won the Sponsor’s Award in theFourth of July Home Decorating Contest.and last month chaired a fundraiser forchildren, battered women, education andhomelessness that raised $250,000.His wife Susan is a vice-president of VistaDel Mar Child and Family Services and wasawarded their Visionary Award in March.She received a Sparkplug award from thePalisades Community Council last year forher work with Vista Inspire Teens, whichallows teens to earn community servicethrough consciousness and fundraising forchildren with autism.Son Joshua is 22 and a student at PitzerCollege.“The Fourth of July is one of our favoriteholidays,” said Scott, who attendedPaul Revere and Palisades High School.“When Joshua was younger we used tohave a party every year with about 8 to 10families and barbeque in the backyard.Afterwards the families would walk to theend of Grenola/Las Casas and watch thefireworks from both the Bel-Air Bay Cluband PaliHi.”Double the FunFor Simon FansFor those who love the work of playwrightNeil Simon, Theatre Palisades has teamedwith the Kentwood Players in Westchesterto offer an exceptional opportunity.Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs will runthrough August 15 at the Westchester Playhouse,and Broadway Bound will be performedfrom September 10 to October 11 atPierson Playhouse. Tickets to both productionsmay be purchased for a total of $35,a savings of $5 off the single-ticket prices.Brighton Beach Memoirs is Simon’s semiautobiographicalplay and the first part ofa trilogy, followed by Biloxi Blues andBroadway Bound. The first play centers on15-year-old Eugene Jerome, who lives withhis family in Brighton Beach during theheight of the Depression in 1937.Theatre Palisades will present BroadwayBound, which is about Eugene and hisolder brother, Stanley, who are dealing withtheir parents’ relationship falling apart asthey work to become comedy writers forradio and, eventually, television.Performances at both theaters are Fridaysand Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundaysat 2 p.m. The Westchester Playhouse is locatedat 8301 Hindry Ave.; Theatre Pali -sades is at 941 Temescal Canyon Rd.Call the Kentwood Players box office:(310) 645-5156 or the Theatre Palisadesbox office: (310) 454-1970.VIEWS OF LUSH BACKYARDLocated near shops, restaurants, schools and beaches!2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, corner unit1,190 sq. ft. (per Assessor)Offered at $649,000Josie Tong310.779.8776josie.tong@sothebyshomes.comCalBRE#: 01440310Betsy Walton310.463.2211betsy.walton@sothebyshomes.comCalBRE#: 1495924BEVERLY HILLS BROKERAGEOperated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc.

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 11Homeless(Continued from Page 3)to become law without his approval andthen block the enforcement until City Councilsoftened some of the harsher provisions.LAPD’s West L.A. Division Captain TinaNieto explained that Venice has a dedicatedpolice unit for beaches, based on the numbersof people which use the beach, whichcan total more than a half-million visitorson weekends. Will Rogers does not nearlyhave those numbers, “I don’t think youwant that many,” Nieto said.Homeless camping on Will Rogers StateBeach in Pacific Palisades (and thus withinLos Angeles city limits), has become a recentissue as homelessness has risen in L.A.county and transients have been drive awayfrom Santa Monica beaches.Nieto also said it is a resource allocationissue and she has to assign officers basedon the entire division’s needs, not only thePalisades.“Talk to your councilman, we don’t haveenough people for a dedicated force,” saidNieto, who has appointed Sergeant Carterto head the transient division. He has fourofficers under him and they patrol 64 squaremiles. He said he has upped the patrol inthis area, and that over the past two weeks,“My officers have been out there every day.”Additionally, this area has no method forofficers to adequately patrol the beach. Patrolcars cannot be used on the beach, and Broker Associate Fine Home Specialist 30+ Years ExperienceKATYKREITLERAn overflow crowd turned out at the library’s community room to hear about lawenforcement solutions regarding the homeless.if officers park their cars and then walk overto tents. If it is during the day and people arenot breaking the law, nothing can be done.This is a problem if a 911 call from PacificPalisades comes in, because the responsetime is usually longer since there is only onededicated patrol car for Pacific Palisades.Nieto reached out to the Friends of WestLos Angeles, a nonprofit that supports firefightersand police, and that organizationdonated $16,000 for an all-terrain vehicle(ATV) specifically to be used for this area.It will be operational shortly.As far as arresting people who camp onthe beach, officers can only give a citation,which is not a misdemeanor, and no arrestis made. Police only arrest for misdemeanorsor felonies.If somebody sees a person committinga lewd act in front of a child, and calls thepolice, they cannot arrest the person unlessthey saw the act themselves. Even if thewitness takes a photo to show the police,LAPD cannot arrest based on a photo.A person can make a citizen’s arrest andwait for the police to come and detain theperson who committed the act. A phototaken could then be used as evidence. Theperson making the citizen’s arrest wouldthen have to follow through with NeighborhoodProsecutor Veronica de la CruzRobles and go to court.An audience member asked if transientscould be picked up for loitering. He was 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 & CommercialRebatestold no, that those laws are designed forpeople (accomplices) who are on lookoutwhen a crime is being committed.A woman asked about a campfire see sawnear the playground at Temescal CanyonPark, just above PCH.“Call us when you see a campfire,” saidWest Division Assistant Deputy ChiefPatrick Butler. “Right now, grasses are at100 percent ignition, which means a firewill start if an ember comes into contactwith receptive beds.”L.A. Fire Department Inspector John Novelashowed a new sign that will go up first inthe Palisades Highlands and then along thebluffs (Via de las Olas and other locations):“Restricted Entry—Very High Fire HazardSeverity Zone.” Under L.A. City MunicipalCod 57.4908.81. “This will give park rangersthe authority to have people removed,” he said.(For steps residents can take to address thehomeless situation, see Page 21.)Lawn ReplacementTalk in Brentwood“Look Ma, No Lawn,” a talk on how totransform a grassy area into an artful floraldesign of California native plants, will beheld at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25 at theBrentwood Branch Library. This free eventis presented by the Friends of the BrentwoodLibrary and Brentwood Beautiful.RSVP to (310) 476-7234 or go tonative.conservation@gmail.com.SolarElectricity from the SunLighten Your ElectricBill with Solar!Your 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.comThe HERO Financing Programprovides homeowners a uniqueopportunity to make home energyimprovements through property taxfinancing. Benefits include flexibleterms, tax-deductible interest,transferability when the property issold and consumer protections.

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Palisades NewsJuly 22, 2015 Page 13Flower and Book Shop OpensBy SARAH STOCKMANSpecial to the Palisades NewsThe small courtyard shared by BeechStreet Café and White Lotus Gyrotonicoff Swarthmore has a newneighbor: isarose. Melissa Merwin-Malinaowns the flower boutique that alsosells books.“I’m excited to be in the Palisades and sofar it’s been a wonderful experience chattingwith residents,” said Merwin-Malina,who opened on June 2. “People seem tolove my jam jars of flowers for $15.”Merwin-Malina was on The Boris andNicole Show on Fox, staring Boris Kodjoeand Nicole Ari Parker, which aired July 23.“I taught them how to make a jam jar,”said the florist, who normally uses about12 flowers and greens, which can includemint, oregano and bay leaves, arranged ina small jar.The daughter of a farmer who raisedmostly grains and tomatoes, Merwin-Malinagrew up near Clarksburg, a farmingtown outside of Sacramento. She has alwayshad a passion for flowers since shebelieves that they have the ability to “bringnature inside.”After majoring in history at UC Berkeley,she moved to New York to join her olderbrother, who was a gaffer. “He helped meget my first production assistant job,” Merwin-Malinasaid. “I loved it there.”She went on to become a costumer forindependent films and commercials, beforemoving to Los Angeles to work as acostumer on The Wonder Years. It seemeda natural progression because with her historybackground, “I knew how to research,”and when she was little, “I loved playingdress up.”Merwin-Malina was the costume designerfor Ellen DeGeneres’ first sitcom,Ellen, and then worked on movies includingLove Field, Jade and Point of No Return.When her daughter was born 17 yearsago, Melissa took a break from costumingto stay at home. Her son was born fouryears later.Merwin-Malina’s flower business kickedinto gear after she put together the arrangementsfor her daughter’s bat mitzvah. Herfloral designing abilities spread by word ofmouth, and soon she was getting requestsfor weddings and other events.After working out of her home in Malibufor four years, she received encouragementfrom her husband, Scandal star Joshua Malina,her children and close family friends,to open a shop of her very own.In preparation for opening her Pali sadesshop, Merwin-Malina traveled to Amsterdamto attend a weeklong workshopthrough the Flower School in New York.While there, she made a contact that allowsher to import flowers every week directlyfrom Holland. Additionally, she goes to theL.A. Flower Mart two or three times a week.Merwin-Malina lets her creativity runfree when she designs floral arrangements.Instead of roses in standard clear glass vases,she uses wildflowers, peonies and mintplaced in vases purchased at flea markets sothat no two bouquets are exactly the same.Besides flowers, the store boasts a varietyof dishes, books, vases and, coming soon,furniture. Her husband said the store is“Melissa’s idea of how the world should be.”The books, which range from art and fictionto nonfiction and cookbooks, are allMelissa Merwin-Malina is the owner of isarose flower shop.Merwin-Malina’s favorites. “These are allthe books I’ve read and I loved,” she said.The dishware in her store is FrenchLimoges China; the soon-to-be furniturewill be French bistro chairs designed 125years ago, the same year as the Eiffel Tower.She plans on arranging the chairs in thecourtyard as a way of offering a brief respitefor people passing through. Although wordof mouth has kept her busy, “I hope morePhoto: Sue Pascoepeople will visit,” she said.There is no standard pricing on arrangementssince, as Merwin-Malina points out,each customer wants different flowers, andeach arrangement is unique. She welcomeswalk-ins.Visit: isaroseflowers.com or call (310)310-2802. Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday11 a.m. to 6 p.m., although they’re subjectto change.Helpful Tips When Selling Your HouseBy MICHAEL EDLENSpecial to the Palisades NewsThere are certain things a sellershould avoid if they want theirhome sold for the best price in theshortest time. Although no selling processis without mistakes, most are easy to avoid.1. Take time to prepare your house beforeNEXT ISSUE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5Send 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!putting it on the market. Try to look at theproperty through a potential buyer’s eyes.Then allow at least a month for painting,deep-cleaning, decluttering, minor repairsand perhaps some small upgrades that willenhance the house and property. An attractive,organized space allows buyers a chanceto envision themselves in your home.2. Be prepared to invest on minor renovations,staging and pre-inspections. Occasionallyit may be wise to invest in alarger project that would result in a significantlyhigher sales price.3. Make sure your agent hires a profession -al photographer to capture the completedproject, and that he/she will provide widespreadadvertising both online and in print.4. Be cautious about hiring a friend,neighbor or relative as your agent. Theselling process can be arduous, and youshould feel comfortable to discuss issuesfreely without concerns about putting arelationship at risk. Some sellers find outthe hard way that a less-experienced agentdidn’t have sufficient skills to deal effectivelywith marketing and negotiation.5. Make sure you and your agent agree onwhat your home is worth and how it shouldbe marketed. Don’t hesitate to ask for theagent’s reasoning about the list price, anddo not be influenced by online price evaluationsites such as Zillow or Trulia becausetheir estimated values are often inaccurate.6. Avoid the urge to list a property toohigh at the outset. Many sellers regret havingtried to get too much for their homeand found their house sitting on the marketand starting to look “stale” even though ithad been a strong seller’s market.The ideal approach is to set the list pricejust at market value. This will generate ahigher energy level in the first few weeks,and result in the home selling faster andfor the most money attainable.Michael Edlen has been ranked in the topone percent of all agents nationwide withnearly $2 billion in sales and more than 1,200transactions. He has tracked Pacific Palisadessales since 1987. If you would like to knowwhat your home may be worth today, call (310)230-7373 or michael@michaeledlen.com.

Page 14 Palisades News July 22, 2015Friends of Temescal Pool Donates $4,000By SUE PASCOEEditorThe Friends of Temescal Pool (FTP),a nonprofit that was formed in August2008 when the YMCA pool wassuddenly closed, has officially shut down.The remaining $4,000 in its account hasbeen turned over to Palisades High Schoolfor the purpose of adding outdoor showersat the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center.Earlier, FTP had donated nearly $2,000to replace shower heads and purchase thewhite plastic furniture now at the pool.Ilene Cassidy was one of the foundersof FTP after the Y pool closed in TemescalCanyon because of needed repairs. Althoughthe pool was operated by the Pali -sades-Malibu YMCA, it was owned by theSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy.An estimated $400,000 in repairs wasneeded for the pool to reopen. In an interviewthis March with the Palisades News,former YMCA Executive Director CarolPfannkuche, spoke about the pool and saidshe regretted its closing.“The facility was 50 years old and thepipe structure needed to be repaired. TheY was willing to do the work, but our contractonly allowed for routine repairs andmaintenance. We asked to do the repairs,but our request was declined.”Hundreds of residents used the TemescalTrish Bowe CLU, AgentInsurance Lic#: 0606059845 Via De La PazPacific Palisades, CA 90272Bus: 310-454-0349pool every week. “The pool was paradise,”said Cassidy, recalling how the view fromthe hillside pool extended to the ocean, andswimmers often saw deer grazing next tothe fence. “Everyone in the locker roomswas family and we all knew each other. Thepool was a treasure lost.”Residents formed a nonprofit and battledto reopen the pool after the Conservancyused an emergency permit to fill in the poolwith dirt and gravel in January 2009. Protesterslater marched in the Fourth of Julyparade to draw awareness to their cause.Lawyer John Yeh stepped up to supportthe FTP with legal help, and a lawsuit wasfiled. At that time, the reopening of the poolhad support from L.A. County SupervisorZev Yaroslavsky, Councilman Bill Rosen -dahl, State Senator Fran Pavley and Assemblymember Julia Brownley.“We fought hard for three years,” Cassidysaid.“It was a great spirit and great cause,”said Kelly Comras, another FTP boardmember. Money was raised to support thereopening of the pool. According to Cassidy,Palisadian Greg Schem had offered topay for the repairs.Additionally, “Hundreds of people donatedto the pool fund,” Cassidy said. Awine-tasting fundraiser was held in April2011 to raise money for the court battle.When the PaliHi pool opened in 2011,Gotta love agood combo… especially when it saves you money.I can help you save an average e of $ 600.* Talk to meabout combining your renters and auto insurance today.®Get to a betteer State. Get State Farm.CALL ME TODAY.The Friends of the Temescal Pool marched in several Palisades Fourth of July parades inorder to draw awareness to the pool situation.many swimmers finally had a year-roundfacility to use again, but still wanted theTemescal pool because the hours for outsideswimmers would be more generous.In 2011, a California Court of Appealsupheld a judge’s decision to dismiss theFriends of Temescal Pool lawsuit that requiredthat the Conservancy honor its obligationto maintain and operate the pool.At that time, Yeh said: “We never reallyexpected to win. The purpose of the lawsuitwas to get Joe Edmiston [executive directorof the SMMC] to the bargaining table, andwe accomplished that.”Cassidy said that Edmiston met in 2012with Comras, Yeh, Jane Albright and DaveOlson, but strong personalities preventeda resolution.In June 2013, John Yeh died while swim-(Continued on Page 15)Get 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, MBA*A Average annual per household savings based ona 2010 0 national survey of new policyyholders who reportedsavings by switcchingto StateFaarm.State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL1201143State Farm Fire and CasualtyCompany, State Farm General Insurance Company,Bloomington, IL310.230.7377hollydavis@coldwellbanker.comwww.hollydavis.comBRE #00646387HOLLYDAVISPREVIEWS ESTATES DIRECTORWhether you are buying or selling a home,condominium or income property, I will producethe results you are looking for and have theright to expect.Former 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 Gadgets

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 15Ilene Cassidy donated $4,000 from the FTPto the PaliHi pool, closing the nonprofit.Temescal Pool(Continued from Page 14)ming at a Boy Scout outing in Minnesota.“He was gone. He put a lot of time andmoney into the pool reopening,” Cassidysaid. “I don’t know if we’ll ever be able toget another pool.”Some FTP members still wish the dirtcould be excavated from the Temescal pool,the pipes repaired and the pool reopened.But Cassidy said, “We are grateful to havethe high school pool and we know they’redoing the best they can for the community.”Movies in the Park to Start August 1Armageddon will be the first of fivefree movies to be screened in Augustat the Field of Dreams at the Pali -sades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real.Written by Palisadian J.J. Abrams, the1998 PG-13 movie stars Bruce Willis, Pali -sadian Ben Affleck and former PalisadianBilly Bob Thornton. The story revolvesaround the discovery of an asteroid the sizeof Texas that is going to collide with Earthin less than a month. NASA recruits a misfitJoin PalisadianEd Massey andPortraits of HopePalisades resident Ed Massey, whosePortraits of Hope’s “The Spheres” werefeatured in the Pacific Palisades Fourthof July parade, invites individuals, familiesand friends to help paint spheresthat will be part of the MacArthur ParkPublic Art and Civic Project display.Painting takes places for 24 hoursand begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July25 and ends at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July26, in Playa Vista. To register visit:poh@portraitsofhope.org.team of deep-core drillers to save the planet.Come join the free community eventwith a picnic basket, and let the kids playon the field. Movies get under way atdusk. (No alcohol, no smoking, no stickchairs, no pets.)Other movies include 101 Dalmatians(August 8); Ironman (August 15); HarryPotter 2 (August 22); and Toy Story 3 (August29).Movies in the Park, a nonprofit organi -Participate in Local GovernmentBy Joining Community CouncilThe Pacific Palisades CommunityCouncil (PPCC) is seeking residentswho would like to participate inlocal government.Needed are second alternate representativesfor Area 1 (Castellammare/Paseo Miramar);Area 2 (Highlands), Area 7 (Rusticand Santa Monica Canyons/Will Rogers);and Area 8 (Riviera/Polo Fields).Second alternates must apply and areselected by the board after a nominationprocess. Alternates are encouraged to attendmeetings and to participate in the discussionof issues, but do not vote unless theprimary and first alternate are both absent.Applicants must live within the specifiedzation founded in 2004 by David Williamsand John Wirth, and joined by Andy Frewand Brad Lusk, has led fundraising efforts,selected movies, created the onscreen andaudio ads, and announced and advisedyouth volunteers.Working with them as a volunteer sinceMITP’s inception is Marilyn Crawford,Palisades Chamber of Commerce administrativeassistant. Sponsors for films arestill sought. Call: (310) 459-7963.boundaries of the area for which they areapplying. For more details about boundariesvisit: pacpalicc.org/map.Those interested must submit a statement,which includes the number of yearsresiding in Pacific Palisades; the numberof years at the current address; reasons forapplying; and a few biographical facts includingspecific skills the applicant wouldbring to the PPCC.Statements must be submitted by midnightSaturday, August 23. Email toinfo@pacpalicc.org or by mail PPCCCandidate Statement, P.O. Box 1131, PacificPalisades, 90272. Direct questions toinfo@pacpalicc.org.Estates Director & Westside Specialist Since 1988FOR DYNAMIC REPRESENTATION,CALL JOAN!www.joansather.comjoan@joansather.com310.740.0302CalBRE #00575771Michael C. Solum, PrincipalInsurance and Financial Services Agent881 Alma Real Dr., Suite T-10Pacific Palisades, CA 90272(310) 454-0805msolum@farmersagent.comPaliInsurance.comLicense #OG51003 ProudlyServing thePalisades forOver 35Years!Followus 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. #385995

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July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 17WEDDINGSCarney/DesrochersOverlooking the ocean at CypressSea Cove in Malibu, Vanessa Des -rochers and Kevin Carney weremarried on May 24.More than 130 family and friends, manyfrom Ireland where the groom was raised,celebrated with the couple. Vanessa, whogrew up in Pacific Palisades, is the daughterof Drs. Michael and Cynthia Desrochers ofPacific Palisades. Kevin is the son of BrianCarney, J.D., and his late mother, SiobhanO’Driscoll Carney.Vanessa attended Marquez Elementary,Paul Revere and Palisades High School. Sheearned a bachelor’s degree in economicsand in business from the University ofWashington, and a master’s degree in businessand a CFA from UCLA’s AndersonSchool of Management.Kevin attended Clongowes Wood College,Ireland, earned his bachelor’s degreefrom the National University of Ireland Galway,and his master’s degree in business fromCentral European University in Hungary.Vanessa was preceded down the grasscoveredaisle by nine attendants, whichincluded lifelong Palisadian classmatesMarissa (Redmond) Wolf, Rebecca (Koen -ig) Todd Horine, and Allison (Bruns)Mininsky, as well as Kevin’s sister MaireCarney Harney.Also in attendance were Kevin’s fourbrothers, Sean, Brian, Liam and Jimmy,and Vanessa’s brother, Lawson.Following the wedding, twenty membersof the couple’s families spent three daysvisiting the Napa Valley wine country beforeheading home to Ireland, England,Hungary and New York.Vanessa and Kevin currently make theirhome in New York City, where they bothwork in finance.Kevin Carney and Vanessa DesrochersEditor’s note: If you would like your wedding announcement in the PalisadesNews, please send a high resolution photo and not more than 400 wordsabout the event. Please include date, location of wedding, bride and groom’soccupations to Laurie Rosenthal at Laurie@palisadesnews.com.DAN URBACH PRESENTSNEW LISTINGGRACIOUSHIGHLANDS ESTATE16678 Via la Costa, Pacific PalisadesBreathtaking 5bd/7.5ba ocn view Med estateon apprx ½ acre in the exclusive guard gatedEnclave. Exceptional 180 degree ocn & mtnviews. Resort-like backyard with pool. Membershipin Summit Club.www.EnclaveEstate.comOFFERED AT $6,250,000MAGNIFICENTCRAFTSMAN965 Chattanooga Ave, Pacific PalisadesMagnificent 4bd/3ba Craftsman w/ dramaticocn & mtn vus. Custom craftsmanship& vintage details meld seamlessly w/ allmodern conveniences. Huge private backyard.Great end of cul-de-sac location.www.965Chattanooga.comOFFERED AT $3,800,000BUILD YOUR DREAMHOME HERE1410 El Bosque Ct., Pacific PalisadesOver 1/3 of an acre (per assr) on a quiet culde-sacin the Highlands. Plans for 5 bedroomand 5 ½ bathroom Mediterranean in 5,631SF with subterranean level, pool & spa.Membership in the Palisades Hills RecreationCenter with pool & tennis courts.OFFERED AT $1,850,000Dan UrbachPalisadian and Realtorsince 1992.BRE #01147391Call Dan Directly at: 310.230.3757Info@DanUrbach.com • www.ExclusiveRealtor.com881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 100, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Dan was recently congratulated by John Closson, Vice President and Regional Manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, for being the“TOP PRODUCING” AGENT IN THE PACIFIC PALISADES OFFICE FOR 2014,as well as one of the “TOP TEN” AGENTS NATIONWIDE OUT OF MORE THAN 35,000 SALE PROFESSIONALS.

Palisades NewsPage 18 July 22, 2015Lidbury Ranks Among Top TriathletesPhoto: Shiggy IchinomiyaBy LOGAN TAYLORSports WriterTurbulent ocean waters churn aroundEmma-Kate Lidbury, 35, as shepushes herself through a rough 1.2-mile swim off Will Rogers State Beach. ThisPacific Palisades triathlete knows a 56-milebike ride and a 13.1-mile run still lie aheadas she trains for the title of Ironman 70.3World Champion. Yet she relishes the challenge,knowing that this is the only way tomaintain her status as one of the sport'stop professionals.Starting her profession as a journalist inOxford, England, Lidbury was assigned tocompete in the 2005 Blenheim Triathlonin order to write a firsthand account for theOxford Mail. Since she had been a nationalswimmer, Lidbury was chosen over otherjournalists.Unfortunately for the newspaper, Lidburyfell in love with the sport, and three years laterleft journalism to compete professionally.“I actually really enjoyed training [for herfirst triathlon],” Lidbury told the PalisadesNews. “It reawakened that competitive spiritI had in me as a swimmer that I had forgottenabout. I promised myself that if I enjoyedthe race as much as I had enjoyed thetraining, then I would do another race.And I loved it, absolutely loved it, and it totallychanged my life.”Being passionate about the sport is onething, but Lidbury turned out to be successful,too. She has not only won six Ironman70.3 (half Ironman) professional titles, buthas also competed in the world championshipsfive times with two top-10 finishes.“For the pros, there are 35 women and50 men that compete in the world championships,”Lidbury said. “The top 35 girlsin the rankings at the end of July go to thechampionships.” The 2015 World Championshipswill be held in Hawaii this October.While Lidbury will not be compet ingin this event due to having missed raceswith a shoulder injury, she continues totrain and push herself to qualify for the2016 World Championships.Although continuing to compete as anathlete from Great Britain, Lidbury movedfrom England to Pacific Palisades in January2013.“I moved for a lot of reasons,” she said.“My coaches, the team I was a part of, theclimate, and really, the racing opportunitieshere. There are far more commercial sponsorshipopportunities here than in the UK.“It is probably one of the best, if not thebest, decisions in my life so far. It has helpedme in all aspects of my life but most noticeablyin my training and racing.”While most athletes base their pro -gress and training on finishing times,Ironman 70.3 athletes use placing becauseof differences and difficultiesof terrain and varying conditionsfrom race to race.“You could have areally fast flat courselike Gal ves ton, Texas,but for pro racing thetiming is pretty irrelevant,”Lidbury said.“You’re racing for position.In Hawaii yourace against strongheadwinds which slowsyou down significantly.It varies massively.”Lidbury maintains a steadyworkout routine throughoutthe week. “I swim with theTower 26 group, coached byGerry Rod rigues, which isEmma-Kate Lidburybased out of Palisades High School, usuallyfive times a week. I usually start with anearly swim practice at Pali at 5:45 a.m. until7:30 a.m. Then I run six days out of sevenand usually bike four days a week. Then Ido a couple of gym sessions a week. Someof it is weight training and some of it is justactivation mobility work.”Lidbury is sponsored by more than 10companies, including Felt Bicycles andOsmo Nutrition, as well as Bonk Breakerand Anthem.Thanks to her many sponsors, the prizemoney from races and paid motivationalspeaking engagements Lidbury is able tomake her living while continuing to focuson training and competing.“I am an athlete, I am an agent,I am my own manager, I am mytravel agent, I am my own socialmedia expert,” said Lidbury,who notes that running a commercialand business side ofthe sport is a full-time job in itself.“Working out is the easy bit.”Regardless of the upcomingterrain or competition, Lidburycontinues her normal physicaltraining and focuses on herselfrather than her rivals.“Quite often you see thesame faces and race againstthe same people throughoutthe year. I pretty much focuson myself. You can only controlwhat you do,” Lidburysaid. “You could spend literallyhours researching whateverybody else is doing and itstill won’t get you anywherebecause you’re only responsiblefor what you do on race day.”When asked what her hardest race was,Lidbury said, “There have been quite a fewhard ones. Probably last year when I didthe 70.3 in Utah. It was one of those raceswhere I genuinely didn’t know if I wouldfinish.” Due to pure exhaustion Lidburyran out from her bike to the run ahead notknowing if she could complete the course.“You realize how much of it is in yourhead,” she said. “I told myself, ‘You do notget to quit today,’ and that was then mymantra. It has since become a mantra thata few of my friends have borrowed.”Lidbury said, “My perfect training daywould probably be an ocean swim, a longride in the mountains with the guys I alwaysride with, and then a late evening runalong the beach.”While continuing to succeed in the Ironman70.3, Lidbury has decided to try thefull Ironman—140.6 miles—in September.“I am really looking to step up and potentiallyrace Ironman all through next yearand beyond,” she said.On July 12, Lidbury completed the Ironman70.3 in Napa and placed 8th with afinal time of 4 hours and 31 minutes; firstplacefinisher Meredith Kessler clocked inat 4 hours and 11 minutes. On July 26, Lidburywill be competing in the Ironman 70.3Calgary in Canada.“I have raced all over the world,” Lidburysaid, “including in Thailand, Australia, allover America, all over Europe and the UK.”As for advice for others interested injoining and competing in the sport, Lidburysaid, “If it is something you are reallypassionate about then do it, but do it withthe right team around you and with theright approach. Patience and belief are thetwo biggest traits you need. Nothing comesovernight, it is a lot of hard work.”

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 19Back row, left to right: Coach Carlos Gray, Tommy Graves, Trey White, Daniel Leonard,Tenzin Prince, Peter Sykes, Zander Hurley, Hunter Horn. Front row, left to right: AaronPhan, Andrew McCoy, Andrew Arth. Not pictured: James Keefe and Ben Hobin.Pali 14 Nike Volleyball TeamCompetes at NationalsCoached by Carlos Gray, the PacificPalisades Boys Volleyball Club competedat the Boys Volleyball Junior Nationals inColumbus, Ohio from June 28 to July 2.Key players on the Pali 14 Nike teamincluded outside hitter Tommy Graves,middle blocker Peter Sykes, and outsidehitter Andrew Arth. The team finished in18th place overall.Middle blocker Tenzin Prince said, “Itwas so interesting to play at the tournament.We played teams from all over thecountry. We are so used to playing SouthernCalifornia teams that it was fun toplay teams from Chicago and Minnesota.”Although it was a tough tournamentfor the boys, the team fell only threepoints short for qualifying for the agilebracket and a top ten finish.—LOGAN TAYLORBenartzi Attends NationalYu-Gi-Oh! ChampionshipPaul Revere seventh grader Gabi Ben -artzi attended the National Yu-gi-oh!Championship Tournament, held atthe Music City Center in Nashville on June27-28. Benartzi qualified for the invitation-onlytournament after taking fourthplace in Anaheim last November among1,600 players.Although Benartiz won several duels, hedid not advance to the finals in Nashville.“If I could do something differently,” hesaid, “I would have adjusted the deck witha few different cards. I felt limited.”Yu-gi-oh! is a game of strategy, in whichplayers create individual decks of cards collectedfrom structure decks and boosterpacks. Two players engage in a duel whileusing cards representing powerful monsters,magical spells and surprising traps.Duelists with well-constructed decks, dominatingmonsters, solid strategy and goodfortune are the victors.Noah Greene from Georgia was thechampion, winning paid travel and accommodationsto the world tournament inKyoto, Japan; complete sets of Secrets ofEternity and Crossed Souls booster sets; anda 64 GB iPad. Chase Cunningham (Wyo -ming, MI); Maxwell Schrack (Glen Burnie,MD); Miguel Soto, Jr. (San Antonio, TX);Matt Kolenda (Niles, IL); and Jacob DavidPhinney (Blanch, NC) earned invitations,travel and accommodations to Kyoto.Benartzi, with help from Palisades librarians,started a Yu-gi-oh! club at the Pali -sades Branch Library last year. Beginningplayers, as well as the “experienced” Ben -artzi, meet in the community room everyother Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:45 to duel.The next duels will be held August 5 and 19.Junior Golf CampAt West L.A. 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Page 20 Palisades News July 22, 2015PaliHi Envirothon Team Goes to NationalsBy LAURIE ROSENTHALStaff WriterPalisades High School’s Envirothonteam took first in state in April atthe contest held at the Stunt RanchSanta Mountains Reserve.The five-member team will now representCalifornia against 52 teams from theUnited States and Canada at the NCF-Envi -rothon in Springfield, Missouri, from July27 through August 2.Since winning the state title, seniorsNoah Alcus, 17, Gregory Gladkov, 16,Makayla Michelini, 17, and Yuko Nakano,16, and Claire Dubin (who will attend UCBerkeley this fall) have focused on learningthe urban forestry, soils, aquatics andwildlife of Missouri. Each team memberspecializes in two topics.Coach and AP environmental scienceteacher Steve Engelmann, whose teamshave won California championships in sixof the past nine years said: “One of the neatthings about environmental science iswhile other sciences are super specific outof necessity, environmental science is abig picture subject.“Students are trying to solve real problems,”Engelmann says. “They consider allthe different stakeholder groups. The environmentis a stakeholder, but what aboutthe people who live in the area, and havebeen living there for 100 years. What aboutbusinesses? If it costs a lot of money to implement,it’s probably not going to happen.The team has to think in practical terms.”At Missouri State University, more than500 contestants will be measuring trees,analyzing water samples and identifyinginvasive species as well as taking a test thatmay include questions such as the name ofa specific creature and the food it eats.Engelmann, a graduate of PaliHi, meetswith the team once a week during theschool year. He explains that environmentalscience didn’t exist back when he was a student,and today’s parents don’t always understandthe topic.“It’s all the sciences together: biology,physics, geology and chemistry. It’s alsogovernment, international relations, economics—it’sall connected,” said Engelmann,who said he likes the Envirothonformat because it relies heavily on teamworkto be successful, unlike most academicdecathlons, which are more in di viduallybased.“They’re on a team, but they’ll take thetest by themselves. Then they come togetherand come up with what’s the bestsolution,” Engelmann said. He notes thata lot of environmental problems need tobe resolved by a group of people who areVivian’sBoutiqueWhere Every Day is a Sale!Great Purses and Bootsat Amazing Prices!New Clothing Arriving Daily!Whenyourtoasterturnsintoa pyro.We’ve e got an agent for that.experts in different subjects.For example, Gladkov’s specialties arewildlife and aquatics, but he was studyingnative grasslands. “In the 1800s, over onethirdof Missouri was covered in nativegrasslands. Now, it’s 75,000 acres, a very bigdrop,” he said, adding the decline hascaused grassland species, such as the prairiechicken, to decline.At the urging of another teacher, Engelmannbegan Envirothon when his daughter,Sasha, 26, was a senior at Pali. He saidhis former students go on to a variety offields. Some have attended medical school,while others go into careers completely unrelatedto science. Nakano is thinking aboutenvironmental law, while Alcus is certainhe will study something in STEM (science,technology, engineering and mathematics)in college.“Environmental science can be attachedto any subject in personal or professionallives,” Engelmann said. “A lot of studentscome back to me later and say what theylearned in Envirothon really paid off especiallythe public speaking aspect.”Also, sometimes being at Envirothonmay lead to an internship, which in somecases has led to jobs. Professionals from the(Continued on Page 21)You’re finally on your own and real life takes over. What do you do? Start by getting carinsurance from someone that gets you—your own State Farm ® agent. Then get rentersersinsurance for just a dollar or two more a month*.®Like a good neighbor, S tate Farm is there.CONTACT AN AGENT TODAY.Mon-Fri, 11am - 6pm • Sat 11am - 5pm875 Via de la Paz 310.573.1326facebook.com/viviansboutiqueServicingWestside Communitiesfrom the City to the BeachFesta Insurance Agcy IncRich Festa, AgentInsurance Lic#: 0786049festainsurance.comBus: 310-454-0345Jerry J Festa Ins Agcy IncJerry Festa, AgentInsurance Lic#: 047770815129 Sunset BlvdPacific Palisades, CA 90272BRETT 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# 012412841001203.1®s tatefarm.com* Estimated cost per month for $10,000 in renters insurance coverage with purchase of auto insurance from State Farm.State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, ILState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 21Left to right: Palisades High’s Envirothon team members Yuko Nakano, Makayla Michelini,Greg Gladkov, Claire Dubin and Noah Alcus with the state trophy. Photo: Steve EngelmannEnvirothon(Continued from Page 20)Forest Service, EPA and similar agencies arein the audience during presentations, andstudents can find out more informationabout the careers they are interested in pursuingfrom people who work in those areas.Traveling to Envirothon is expensive,and in past years the team has camped insteadof staying in motels in order to savePacific Palisades, Brentwood,Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, VeniceCalBRE#01437780money. Though they are housed in universitydorms once the competition begins,they are responsible for their own lodginguntil then.The Pali Booster Club provides somefunds, and team members sometimes sit atthe Swarthmore farmers market with theirtrophy, encouraging donations. They arestill accepting donations for travel expensesfor this year’s competition. Contact Engelmannfor more information: steveengelmann@gmail.com.Ninkey DaltonYour Local Neighborhood AgentThe Agency(424) 400-5921www.TheAgencyRE.comSteps Residents CanTake to Address theHomeless Situation:1. Do not give money to transients.Instead, give it to the Pacific PalisadesHomeless Task Force (PacPaliHTF@gmail.com), which is raising moneyto have social workers approach transientswith help and permanent housing.Donations can also be sent to theFriends of West Los Angeles (Visit:fowla.org).2. Do not give food to the homeless,which delays them from seeking permanentlong-time help.3. Call Councilman Mike Boninand tell him Captain Tina Nieto needsmore resources for this area.4. Call Mayor Eric Garcetti and tellhim you support the City Council’sresolution to remove bulky items fromparks and public areas and that yousupport a 24-hour notice period forremoval of items in the public domainbecause you have sanitation concerns.5. Report all crimes. Police are allocatedto areas based on numbers ofreported crimes. If it is an emergency,dial 911. For a non-emergency, dial(877) 275-5273 (Ask-LAPD) or call theLAPD front desk, (310) 444-0701.6. If someone is arrested and youare a witness or a victim, be willing togo to court to testify.7. If you see a flame/campfire at anyhomeless encampment, call firefightersimmediately.APT FOR RENT1BD/1BA – $2395/MOJust Reduced!Unique 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. Pet Friendly.THIRD MONTH FREE OFFER!Call Jeff for details : (310) 573-0150Will Rogers BeachCleared on FridayA day after the Palisades Homeless TaskForce meeting was held in the library on July15, new signs were posted: “Beach ClosedDusk to Dawn. No camping or sleepingallowed.15.20.070 LA Co C.C. 17.12.250.”Community activist and Santa MonicaCanyon resident Sharon Kilbride wrote toLAPD officials: “New signs posted thismorning in tent-populated areas at Will Rog -ers Beach. Can Sergeant Carter’s group enforcethis code? We have to start somewhereand this is a positive step in the right direction.”(Sergeant Rodney Carter is the headof the LAPD West L.A. transient division.)Two days later, Audrey Foster, a ColdwellBanker realtor, sent the following message:“Shout out to LAPD and to Beaches andHarbors!”Foster reported early Friday morningthat police vehicles were on the sand anda lot of officers were going from tent totent, speaking to residents and asking themto pack up.“I think because Jose [Jose Bedolla fromL.A. County Beaches and Harbors] postedsigns, officers can now cite the campers andwith continued enforcement transients willleave permanently,” Foster said. “This mightbe a good time, while these people are morevulnerable, to have mental health servicesgo in, or any other community service to tryto find homes to help these folks relocate.Maybe they would be more open to help.”Foster thanked Bedolla, West L.A. CaptainTina Nieto and the Pacific PalisadesHomeless Task Force for their efforts.

Palisades NewsPage 22 July 22, 2015The Battles over Settling the WestBy LIBBY MOTIKAPalisades News ContributorAll images courtesy of Autry National CenterThe American West was won on apeak-by-peak trek. The LouisianaPurchase in 1803 added territory;the Transcontinental Railroad, completedin 1869, added population, and the highestpeak of all, the Civil War, spread the unresolvedscourge of slavery and the decimationof Native American patrimony.“The Civil War and the expansion of theWest are national stories,” says CarolynBrucken, co-curator of “Empire and Liberty:The Civil War and the West” at the AutryNational Center through the end of the year.So much of our understanding of theWestern frontier resides in the romanticstories of cowboys and Indians, cattledrives, desperados and get-rich schemes.These stories share historical truth, butbecome more understandable when takenin a broader context.To assist the visitor in traveling throughhistory, the Autry exhibition is divided intofour sections.Although the Constitution had resolved,temporarily, the question of slavery, theaddition of the Louisiana territory, whichstretched from the Mississippi River to theRocky Mountains, doubling the size of theUnited States, reignited the standoff betweenthe northern states, which wantedall additional land to be free, and thesouthern states, which wanted slavery extendedto the west.The exhibition broadens the definitionof slavery by including forms beyond chattelslavery (in which people are treated asproperty) to debt slavery, in which labortakes the place of a debt or loan, and captiveslavery, a frequent practice in Native Americancultures.The second section of the exhibition focuseson the aggressive campaign to removeNative Americans from the land, first byseizing tribal lands in the East to make wayfor more cotton acreage, forcing tribes torelocate west of the Mississippi, and later byconfiscating those Indian lands during theCivil War and the deadly wars that ragedover tribal territories.The Civil War, often thought of as strictlya north-south conflict, exploded just asfiercely in the West.By 1863, the war had become a strugglenot only to end slavery, but also to dispossessand incarcerate all western Indians.United Equal Suffrage States of America, postcard, circa 1896–1910.“The Fort Laramie Peace Commission of 1868,” hand-colored lantern slide, 1867-1868.Photo: Alexander Gardner, Southwest Museum of American Indian Collection, Autry National CenterPurchase made possible by the 2006 Gold-level Acquisitions Committee and an Anonymous Donor.“Empire and Liberty” explains the divergentthreads in the story of America’s“growing up,” not only by providing crisp,informative texts, but also by focusing onindividual players in the drama accompaniedby objects, letters, photos and graphicsthat engage both adults and children.“Our theme—the Western expansionand the Civil War—gave us a way to lookat the Autry collections,” Brucken explains.“This is a mission-driven exhibition thatshows the diverse experiences of all peopleof the American West and opens up a dialogueto connect the past and the present.”One example is how the curators illustratethe difficulty of prosecuting a war inthe West, dogged by rugged topography,primitive communication and inefficientand cumbersome firearms. Three itemsare highlighted: the bugle, the telegraphand the percussion pistol.“A skilled bugler was worth his weight insilver in a campaign or on a battlefield,”writes Durwood Ball in “Empire and Liberty.”“His tactical calls, correctly blown, maneuveredmen into formation to skirmish,advance or defend or extracted them fromuntenable positions and certain defeat.”The telegraph resolved the problem ofslow and unreliable communication betweenWashington, D.C. and California. In1861, the Union Army established the U.S.Military Telegraph Corps, strung 4,000 milesof telegraph wire and sent more than a millionmessages to and from the battlefield.The Union’s use of repeating rifles andpistols in distant Western frontiers was certainlyfar more efficient and accurate thanthe old flintlock weapons.The exhibition’s third section exploresthe Westerners’ participation in the warand the impact on life in the West.In California, the north leaned Republicanand pro-Union; gold and silver fromCalifornia and Nevada funded the Unioneffort. Seventeen thousand Californiansvolunteered in the Union army. The SouthernCalifornia counties, including Los Angeles,remained strongly pro-Southernand secessionist.The final section of the exhibition focuseson the post-war westward expansionand continuing battle over who could enjoythe rights of American citizenship. Whowas allowed to purchase land, who was allowedto vote?Chinese-American communities expandedin the West during the Civil War,with more than 60,000 immigrants arrivingbetween 1861 and 1870. Brucken asks,“Were they free workers entitled to legalprotection or were they imported slaves?”Fearing that ratifying the 15th Amendment,giving African-Americans the rightto vote, would open the door to Chinesesuffrage and citizenship, California andOregon refused to ratify it.The Chinese hired as workers on theTranscontinental Railroad were not onlyassigned the most dangerous stretches ofthe route, but paid wages far below theirwhite co-workers.In the 1870s, California politicians passedlaws limiting Chinese immigration, banningChinese ownership of land and excludingChinese Americans from citizenship. LargescaleChinese immigration did not occuruntil the passage of the Immigration andNationality Act of 1965. The law in Californiaprohibiting Chinese people from marryingwhites was not repealed until 1948.The story of women’s suffrage illustratesthe ups and downs of civil rights that havecharacterized American society, and continueto this day.The suffrage movement emerged as(Continued on Page 23)John Fremont expedition flag, circa 1841-42.Gift of Elizabeth Benton Fremont. Southwest Museum ofAmerican Indian Collection, Autry National Center.

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 23An unidentified African American soldier,Benton Barrack, Saint Louis, Missouri,1863-1865. Photographer: Enoch Long. Library ofCongress Prints and Photographs Division“Stanford Driving of the Last Spike (Gold) at the Joining of the Central and Union Pacific Lines—Promontory, Utah, May 10,1869,” lithograph circa 1881, after Thomas Hill. Clifford Park Baldwin Collection, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry National Center; 14.C.1202(Continued from Page 22)women, Native Americans and ChineseAmericans were excluded from the 14thand 15th Amendments.The first two states to offer the vote towomen were Utah and Wyoming. Lawmakerswanted to encourage settlers in thevacant lands of the Far West and promisedmore liberty to white women who wereexpected to settle and raise a family.“This exhibition offers interconnectedstories that give us a way to look at our collections,”Brucken says. “We wanted peopleto see how we got from the Civil War to itslegacies and ripple effects.”With a country as large as ours with sucha diverse population, the question remainsto this day: How do we hold together?What is the role of the federal governmentand the individual?“Empire and Liberty” continues throughJanuary. The Autry, located in Griffith Park,is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.;Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.ELLEN MCCORMICKFEATURED LISTINGSIN ESCROWIN ESCROW2529 Patricia Ave., Los Angeles 90064 | 5 BD, 5.5 BAOffered at $3,195,000 | www.2529Patricia.com615 Baylor St. | 3 BR, 2 BAOffered at $1,425,000 | www.615Baylor.comELLEN MCCORMICKDistinguished representation of theWestside since 1984.ellenmccormick.com(310) 230-3707 | ellen@ellenmccormick.comCalBRE# 00872518©2015 An Independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC.

Page 24 Palisades News July 22, 2015THEATRE REVIEWExtremism Is HumanIn All American GirlBy LIBBY MOTIKAPalisades News ContributorKatie Mason is privileged, educated andidealistic. She’s an all-American girlwho dresses in skinny jeans and carriesa Burberry satchel. But before our eyes,our Katie becomes Karima, veiled and cloaked,and begins a new life of righteousness.In her new play, All American Girl, WendyGraf explores the complicated and emotionallycharged frontier between America’sunfathomable power and democratic secularism,and strict religious orthodoxy.Once again, the Mandeville Canyon residenttackles cultural and philosophical issues,which she softly wraps in beautifullycrafted language.In the 2010 Behind the Gates, Graf focusedon the desperation of a mother and fatheras their American teenage daughter vanishesinto the mysterious world of Jerusalem’sultra-Orthodox haredi community.In No Word in Guyanese for Me (2012), shetraced the journey of Hanna from her childhoodin Guyana to pre- and post-9/11 NewYork, and her struggles to come to terms withher sexual identity and devotion to her faith.InterACT Theatre’s All American Girl followsKatie’s path from earnest social activistto radicalized extremist.Americans are often puzzled by news ofWestern young women and men who abandonthe rule of democratic societies and embracea strict, disciplined and often violentorthodoxy. Graf’s exploration of this phenomenonwas piqued by her fascination withthe wife of the Boston Bomber, “a seeminglynormal American girl from Rhode Islandwho converted to Islam,” she explains.“There seemed to be very little writtenabout her. Nothing made sense. Was sheinvolved? What did she know? How couldthis happen to an all-American girl?All American Girl offers a loose guide toKatie’s life trajectory, but abstains from definitivecause and effects or judgment. Infact, the wonder of this play is how “Everyman”or woman Katie is.The surprise is that this is a one-actordrama, starring in alternating performancesJeanne Syquia (whom I saw) and AnnikaMarks. The audience gets to know Katiethrough vignettes from her childhood. WeJeanne Syquia stars in All American Girl.see her at 7 playing with her friends in thepark. We see her at 9, when she is entrancedby a charismatic evangelist whose powerreduces her to ecstatic tears. “I feel that heatPhoto: Rich Frieseof his hands protecting me. I feel the powerof the Lord,” Katie says.We hear from her mother, whose pres-(Continued on Page 25)AMAZING MUSIC STORE.COMALL AGES, ALL STYLES!Group & Private Lessons • Instrument Rentals & Sales

July 22, 2015 Palisades News Page 25Artist Cullen to Be Feted at ReceptionThe Pacific Palisades Art Associationwill host an art reception at noon onSaturday, July 25 to honor painterJoanne Cullen.An instructor at the Culver City Artsprogram, the director of the art programat the Beverlywood Mental Health Centerand an instructor at West Los Angeles College,Cullen’s paintings have been featuredin the Palisades library during the monthof July. She studied at the St. Paul Schoolof Art at the University of Minnesota andat USC, and was commissioned to paint amural at St. Matthew’s Church. The receptionwill be held in the Palisades Librarycommunity room, 861 Alma Real Dr.Right: A portrait by Joan Cullen.STUDIO FOR RENTAvailable Aug. 1ST$1600/MORare Large Studio in Palisades. Quiet 50sBuilding with solar-heated SwimmingPool, on-site Laundry, on-site Manager,Lovely Common Area, and close walkingdistance to Gelson’s Market. Pet Friendly.THIRD MONTH FREE OFFER!Call Jeff for details : (310) 573-0150Acupuncture • 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.comAll American Girl(Continued from Page 24)ence is seamlessly portrayed through theactor’s quick-change voice and stance.Syquia manages a multiple cast with suchskill and conviction you can almost see eachcharacter manifest on stage. Dialect coachAdam Michael assisted in helping the actordistinguish male and female characters andnon-native English speakers.From an early age, Katie is troubled by thedisparity between her comfortable life andso many lives that are not. “I want to helppeople, just like you,” she tells her mom,who worries about her daughter teachingin a rough part of Boston. “It’s not fair Ihave so much and they don’t because of anaccident of birth.”She grows up and she’s off to college,where she meets and is self-consciouslyaroused by Igbal Ibrahim, an Indian Muslimwith “skin the color of a macchiato.” Theirlove “is a raging wave knocking us down, fillingour ears and eyes with saltwater,” she says.Tethered together by their sense of justice,they begin to feel more and more helplessin the face of the injustices they see throughoutthe world. Katie is drawn to Islam, andto the appeal of this kind of piety. She believesthe act of submission when chosen canfeel empowering, and even politically empowering,free of the corruption of the West.Syquia creates a young woman we learnto love and accept as authentic in her worldeven as the arc of the narrative takes a radicaland irreversible trajectory. Graf offersfine details couched in a poetic rhythm thatmatches the sensibility of the character, expertlydirected by InterACT Theatre memberAnita Khanzadian.The staging by Joel Daavid and graphicdesign by Olivia Weissblum provide a helpfultimeline as Katie’s life events unfold. Themusic contributes to the tone of the times,which span from 1996 to 2013.All American Girl continues Wednesdaysthrough Sundays at the Lounge Theatre inHollywood through July 26. For tickets ($30),call (818) 765-8732 or visit InterACTla.org.Women’s Self-DefenseCourse Set for July 25A four-hour course on how a woman canprotect herself from an attacker will be heldfrom 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at ZFITstudios, 827 Via de la Paz. The cost is $149.Women will learn how to recognize andavoid a dangerous situation; how to usenormal items in a purse as weapons; howto defeat a larger opponent; and how tokick and properly punch. They will alsolearn escapes, throws, take-downs, pressurepoints, anatomy, physiology and how todefend against weapons.Instructor Bill Shuttic, a martial arts practionerfor 30 years, has a black belt in aikido,jujitsu and iaido. He is also a certified massagetherapist, personal trainer, nutritionist,herbalist and natural health practitioner.Call (310) 413-0514 or visit: ulti-health.com.STYLE FOR EVERYONE20% OFF FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTSFull-service hair, skincare, and beauty studio serving thePalisades, Malibu, and Westside community. With adjacentblow-dry bar and professional beauty supply store.Blow Dry - $40+Coloring - $75+Cuts & Design - $95+Men's Cuts - $50Children Styles - $30+NOW ENROLLINGSCHOOL YEAR 2015-20161016 Swarthmore Ave • Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 • (310) 454-1885

Page 26 Palisades News July 22, 2015DINING WITH GRACEGLADSTONE’S17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades • (310) 454-3474If you are locals and have an outof-townguest you wish to showthe ocean/beach while dining,then Gladstone’s is the perfect place.My Irish nephew found both thesetting and the food terrific.On a lovely evening we were seatedon the outdoor terrace, well shadedfrom the setting sun by umbrellas,with a great view of the beach wherepeople were playing with their kids,and others romantically enjoyingthe sunset. We also could watch themany birds landing on rocks andthe waves as they rolled in.Later in the evening, heaters arestarted to keep the temperaturepleasant. The décor is simple wooden tables withcomfy chairs along with large white napkins wrappedaround the silver.The new executive chef, Jason Hanin, has done agood job with the food and says he plans to continueto freshen up the menu.My nephew found the “Spanish-style” garlic shrimpspicy and delicious. My crab cake with salsa was alsoexcellent. This is the real thing—a crab cake filled withcrab, not mixes.The wedge salad of bright green cilantro leaves withradishes and red-pepper chilis, tossed in an olive oil,garlic-flavored dressing, was just asbright and tasty as it sounds.My nephew ordered the linguineand clams. These were fragrant witha garlic-infused olive oil and camewith excellent charcoal-grilled bread.I found the wild Madagascar giantshrimp to be superb. I ordered thehalf-pound version, which was morethan enough for me. (The other choiceis a pound.) These succulent largeprawns were delicious to the last bite.Interestingly, the menu variesfrom an array of fresh seafood tosteak frites, braised short ribs andMary’s Organic Chicken.Prices vary greatly for all of thefresh fish depending on the size of the order. Raw barand chilled seafood are at the market price for East orWest Coast varieties of oysters, for example. While ashrimp cocktail or tuna tartare are in the $18 to $20price range, a Grande Plateau Platter of eight offeringssuch as oysters, shrimp, scallops, mussels, king crab legs,half lobster tail, seafood ceviche and tuna tartare is $79.My crab cake was $21, while the garlic shrimp was$15. Entrees vary from $25 for fish and chips to $26 forthe linguine and clams to $29 for the half-pound ofMadagascar giant shrimp. Wild Alaskan halibut withhoney goat cheese, melted leeks and a potato galette is$38, and a Fisherman’s stew is $29. A whole Maine lobsteris priced at $43 a pound. In other words, there isselection to fit everyone’s price range.Our shared key lime pie for dessert was $11. It wasexcellent with its blackberry and freshly whipped creamtopping, and with coffee, made a fine finish to ourdinner by the sea.Gladstone’s serves lunch Monday through Friday from11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. to close—or 9 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the restaurant offersbrunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:45p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Valet parking is$7 for customers.— GRACE HINEY12thAnnual12thAnnualSERVING DINNERNIGHTLY4:30-10 Sun.-Thurs.4:30-11 Fri.-Sat.Sunday Brunch 11-3Early Bird MenuSpecial MenuComplete Dinners4:30-7 Mon.-Fri.August 1 (PG-13)August 8 (G)August 22 (PG)170 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica Canyon310.230.0402GOLDENBULL.USAugust 15 (PG-13)We haveFun! Fun!Fun!■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■BOTHAMPLUMBING & HEATINGEvery SaturdayNight in August!Bring your picnic basket, blanket and chair.Movies start at nightfall (approx 8 p.m.) on thebaseball fields of the Pacific Palisades RecreationCenter (851 Alma Real Dr.). No pets, alcohol, smokingor stick-leg chairs! Any comments or questions?Contact us at: moviesintheparkpacpal@gmail.comAugust 29 (G)It’s Free!Free! Free!MAJOR SPONSOR:“a place to mix”Movies in the Park-Pacific Palisades, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (FEIN: #26-216199). Your donation may be tax deductible.

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