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VOL 46, NO 47

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Vietnam Mural Restoration Fund Grows ........................................ 8 Time for a Deep Cleaning Work crews will soon begin dredging the mouth of Marina del Rey harbor .......... 9

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Despite losing the popular vote, supporters claim victory in do-over ballot ................. 10

Dignity on Wheels A mobile shower trailer for the homeless debuts in Venice on Nov. 25 . ................ 11 History Worth Repeating The auspicious start of the West Los Angeles VA ...................................... 12

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Art, More Than Ever Nixon-obsessed prankster approaches politics from an ‘altered state’ ............... 17

FOOD & DRINK A Rose Even Sweeter Change has been good for Venice’s Rose Café ............................................ 19

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L e tt e r s A ‘Selfless Act of Kindness’ Re: “Fifty Years of Hot Dogs and French Fries,” Reporter’s Notebook, Nov. 10 Thank you, Gary Walker, for the great story of Harold Arutunian’s generosity to the neighborhood for the past 50 Halloweens. We have always looked forward to the french fries, hot dogs and drinks which made his home become a Halloween gathering place for all who live in Playa del Rey. We are very grateful that his children have elected to carry on his tradition. This selfless act of kindness to our community is but one small example of the reason Harold was admired and loved by so many. Booker & Terri Pearson Playa del Rey The Old Crap Fairy Isn’t Real Mark Ryavec makes some valid points about the “kick the can” dynamic that has shaped the policies proven ineffective in reducing the number of people on the streets. If this is the No. 1 priority for Venice Beach residents, then temporary

measures must be considered — as if this were London circa 1940, and the Tube (subway to Yanks) stations became overnight shelters. Let people sleep in the basketball and paddle tennis courts and the parking lots with access to portable washroom/toilet facilities. Hire veterans with the proper training to oversee and help identify the different types of homelessness situations these people represent. Identification of the homeless population living at Venice Beach is the first step to getting people off the streets. One of the ancillary elements in this equation that residents and the city must take responsibility for is the lack of coordination between bulky item pickup and people who simply leave old furniture out by the dumpster. There’s no Old Crap Fairy who comes in the night and takes your old couch to Magic Recycleville. Litter gets scarfed up by the homeless and becomes part of their problematic moving feast. Stop dumping your crap and call to arrange a pickup. Michael Francis Clarke Venice

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FROM THE WEB Re: “How We Voted: Preliminary Local, State & National Election Results,” Web Exclusive, Nov. 9 For all you liberals, please move to Canada ASAP as you promised so housing costs will go down. I am in the market but can only afford $1 million. Alan Judging by the local results, Alan, I would say the liberals will all be flocking to L.A. You might want to leave the city. Tracy TC L.A., you will unfortunately get what you voted for. Good luck! Doc Re: “A Big Night for DownBallot Contests,” Nov. 10 I feel like Moses (or sister Miriam), who could not enter the promised land because his generation had been slaves and that mentality had to die off before the Hebrews not born slaves could enter. (Continued on page 10)

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Venice Chamber of Commerce President George Francisco presented SoCal Gas representative Mike Harriel with a bulb from the VENICE sign to honor the company’s $10,000 gift The Venice Chamber of Commerce is getting close to raising the $45,000 needed to begin restoring the Vietnam POW/MIA Mural on Pacific Avenue that taggers desecrated with graffiti shortly before Memorial Day. On Friday, L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin joined chamber leaders on the rooftop of Venice Beach Suites & Hotel to thank major donors, including locals Andy Layman and Jack Hoffmann, and provoke a few spontaneous $250 donations by promising to

match those funds. Chamber President George Francisco presented SoCal Gas Westside District Public Affairs Manager Mike Harriel with a special thank you for the utility’s $10,000 donation: an official Certificate of Adoption plaque for a bulb in the VENICE sign. Donations so far have topped $30,000. Visit visitchamber.net for more information. — Joe Piasecki

B r i e f Studio 27 Debuts at MdR Middle School ing the school’s new 130-seat, black box performing arts theater in her honor. “I’m sort of in awe,” she said on opening night. “It’s a great night for the arts and for public education.” Pierandozzi’s old classroom, Room 27, is now Studio 27. With new stage lighting, an upgraded sound system, a fresh coat of paint and new curtains, the revamped theater will host the school’s arts programming and even be open to the public for community events, LAUSD Local District West Supt. Cheryl Hildreth said. From 2013 until she retired last summer, Pierandozzi helped lead the charge to transform the space into a Retired teacher Nancy solid performance venue through Pierandozzi and Marina Del Rey donations and community support. Middle School Principal Lorraine “None of this would have hapMachado celebrate the new pened without Nancy and others. performing arts theater named The transformation of Studio 27 is in Pierandozzi’s honor due to the energy and passion and Retired Marina Del Rey Middle focus by the school community on School teacher Nancy Pierandozzi what students deserve,” LAUSD Board spent nearly 30 decades helping her President Steve Zimmer, who represtudents prepare for the spotlight. sents Westside neighborhoods, told Last month it was her turn. district publication LAUSD Daily. On Oct. 14, Pierandozzi’s former colleagues surprised her by dedicat— Gary Walker Photo by Ellen Morgan

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Time for a Deep Cleaning Work crews will soon begin dredging the mouth of Marina del Rey harbor By Gary Walker Four years after removing one million cubic yards of sediment from the mouth of Marina del Rey harbor, L.A. County officials are getting ready for another deep cleaning. The dredging back in 2012 focused only on the south side of the harbor’s entrance. This time, they’re working on the north side, leaving the south side open to boat traffic. Marine dredging contractor J. E. McAmis Inc. will set up shop on the north side of the harbor’s entrance on Saturday, Nov. 26, and begin removing an estimated 425,600 cubic yards of seafloor sediment the following Monday, said Carol Baker of L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors. The 220’-by-60’ dredging vessel Heidi Renee, similar to the barge used in 2012, will be anchored at the north side of the channel. Work is expected to continue around the clock for at least five months and will be supervised by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The south side of the harbor entrance is currently 28 feet deep, and the north

side in need of dredging is right now only 16 feet deep, according to Beaches and Harbors. The project’s nearly $2.7-million price tag is being paid with federal funding and is considered routine maintenance for the harbor. While the current volume of sediment removal is much smaller than the last time around, 425,600 cubic yards is still a pretty big deal. “It’s enough to fill a football field to a height of 255 feet,” Baker said. The excavated sediment will be cleaned and processed before being used at Playa del Rey’s Dockweiler Beach to shore up the beach and prevent erosion, she said. In 2012, workers spread approximately 140,000 cubic yards of cleaned sediment at Dockweiler. Last time around, local water quality nonprofit Heal the Bay raised initial concerns about the cleanliness of sediment headed for Dockweiler, but the group worked with the California Coastal Commission on a process to clean the sediment headed for the beach. Heal the Bay was unaware of the future dredging and sediment placement

project until contacted by The Argonaut. A team from the California Coastal Commission joined members of the Southern California Dredge Material Management Team and Contaminated Sediment Task Force on June 22 to review Marina del Rey’s sediment and chemistry results. “[They] concurred with the suitability determination made by the Corps of Engineers for placement of dredged sediments either on or in the nearshore off Dockweiler Beach,” wrote California Coastal Commission Acting Director Jon Ainsworth to the Los Angeles office of the Army Corps of Engineers on Sept. 1. “The sediments to be dredged are suitable for either beach or nearshore placement, based on physical or chemical testing of the dredge areas,” he wrote. Projects that go before the task force are not presented to the public before environmental clearance is determined, but Heal the Bay would rather they were. “The public needs to have an opportunity to see these projects prior to approval. And seeing them on a consent calendar does not count as public input,”

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said James Alamillio, manager of urban programs for Heal the Bay. Ainsworth said that excavated sediment placed at Dockweiler will initially appear darker than the sand there now. “However, once the dredge sediments dry they will lighten to match existing beach sands,” Ainsworth wrote. While Baker stressed that the dredging is a necessary part of the harbor’s regular upkeep, there have been calls in the past that it should be happening more frequently. “Marina del Rey is an anchor for tourism, recreation and public safety in Los Angeles. It is home to more than 5,000 boats, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Although the marina should be dredged every three to five years, it has experienced waits two and three times longer than that,” reads a June 2013 letter from former Congressman Henry Waxman to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding Gen. Thomas Bostick. Prior to 2012, Marina del Rey harbor hadn’t seen any dredging since 1999.

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Venice BID Wins Again Despite losing the popular vote, supporters emerge victorious in do-over election By Gary Walker Like Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, opponents of the Venice Beach Business Improvement District won the popular vote on Election Day but lost the equivalent of the Electoral College. The Venice BID — a self-governing mechanism for commercial property owners to fund cleaning, maintenance, public safety patrols and other services beyond what the city already provides — goes into effect on Jan. 1 in an area that includes the Venice Boardwalk, Windward Circle, Main Street and part of Venice Boulevard. Commercial property owners cast 99 votes against the BID and 89 votes in favor. But because votes are weighted according to property size and worth — owners of larger, more valuable properties will have to pay larger annual assessments — the BID cruised to victory with 75.3% support. The Los Angeles City Council certified the BID vote on Nov. 9 following a Nov. 8 public hearing. Although only those who would have to pay into the BID were

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eligible to vote, anyone could speak during the hearing. This is the second vote on the Venice BID in four months. The BID passed 85 to 79 (weighted as 77% support) in late August, but the city scratched the results

Brad Neal, owner of the Venice Art Lofts on Brooks Avenue, has supported the Venice BID since early in the process and believes that it can work with others in the community toward the benefit of all.

“The intention was never to bring in a private security force to go after homeless people.” — BID proponent Brad Neal

of that election because council members failed to accommodate all who wished to speak during the related public hearing. Some of the Venice BIDs more vocal opponents worry that private security patrols funded by commercial interests may change the character of the community and be used to force homeless people off the boardwalk and into other neighborhoods. Proponents say the Venice BID will provide new resources and tools for collaborative community problem solving.

“It needs to be part of the community. We need to do outreach to people, even those who don’t belong to it,” Neal said. Meanwhile, BID critics say the weighted vote overruling the popular vote underscores how owners of larger properties have a built-in advantage and will likely benefit most from the BID. “It’s very ironic that we won the popular vote and lost the weighted vote on the same day that happened during the national election,” said Becky Dennison, executive director of the nonprofit Venice

Community Housing Corp. “I think it speaks to the really unfair voting process of the vote being weighted by property value and the majority of opponents are just ignored in the process.” Opponents of the BID submitted a petition with 652 signatures, but city officials were unable to verify all of them. As much as 73% of the BID’s nearly $2 million budget for its first year would be allotted for “clean and safe services” that include hiring a private security firm to work the boardwalk, according to a Venice BID information package sent to commercial property owners. Neal said such patrols aren’t intended to target the homeless. “The intention was never to bring in a private security force to go after homeless people. I don’t even want [private security] to have guns,” he said. The Venice BID will be governed by a board of directors and steering committee, with the city clerk, city attorney and city controller providing public oversight. gary@argonautnews.com

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As a woman, I was hoping to see a woman president elected in my lifetime. Alas, it may be up to my daughter and granddaughters to experience the end of sexism as my generation has experienced it. Although our city has only one woman on its 15-member city council, I’m so happy that four of our five L.A. County supervisors and both of our U.S. senators represent our California bubble. On a much happier note, seeing marijuana legalized in my time is a longtime dream come true. Too many innocents have been incarcerated unfairly for too long. I’m thrilled that L.A. voters agreed to bite the bullet and fund Prop HHH to address the catastrophe of homelessness in our city. Measure M’s passage as well is crucial to our city catching up with other metro areas in creating a viable transportation system. Linda Lucks I expect that our democratic institutions will be placed under great stress during the new presidency. May they be durable and resilient enough to preserve our republic. Edgar Saenz

Re: “Changing the Conversation,” News, Nov. 3 “Most people aren’t dealing with a real enemy,” McGovern says. “They’re dealing with a caricature of conservatives or a caricature of liberals. They’re fighting against the hyperbole and not the value system underneath.” This is the most accurate summary of modern politics that I’ve ever read. Can’t wait to see the documentary! Jake Jones One of my favorite poems is William Butler Yeats’ “The Second Coming.” The poem (written in 1919, in the aftermath of World War I) contains the line, “The best lack all conviction, while the worst/ Are full of passionate intensity.” “The Other Side” shows us one of the best who has managed to retain his “passionate intensity.” Dan Cole I’ve come to realize also that our ears need to be open. Some are divorced from reality and others are just hungry. Hungry for satisfaction, for being listened too, for success and for comfort. Thank you, Joe, for the huge help in bringing civility back into play. Haskell V. Anderson III

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choirs did not place well at one festival. It made for a great story (and a great learning opportunity for the students,) but I assure you that it is not the norm. I would encourage those interested in Huls and his accomplished choirs to attend “Motus Perpetuus: Winter Concert of Perpetual Motion” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall. Tickets are available at the door. Patti Braun Both my kids sing under Mr. Huls at SaMoHi now (senior and freshman) and his program is truly one of the highlights of their high school years. We are so lucky to live in a city that values and prioritizes arts education! Erikakerekes01 Re: “Tough Love,” Cover Story, Oct. 20 Jeffe Huls is indeed a truly exceptional teacher, and his artistry, passion and rigor inspire and elevate his students. The article suggests that SaMoHi Choirs are not, themselves, exceptional. I would beg to differ. SaMoHi choirs are well known throughout the region, winning top honors at festivals throughout the west, and they have sung in remarkable historic venues throughout Europe. The year that Ms. Bar-Kar filmed, one of his

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Dignity on Wheels A mobile shower trailer for the homeless debuts in Venice on Nov. 25 Story by Gary Walker Photos by Maria Martin After working in refugee camps all over the world, Jasmin Kozowy knows how important water and sanitation are to displaced and forgotten people. Those experiences led her to contact Lava Mae, a nonprofit mobile shower service based in San Francisco, in an effort to provide those basic necessities to another displaced population: the homeless in Los Angeles. Beginning next Friday, a retrofitted trailer operated by Lava Mae will provide free showers for homeless people in Venice on Third Street and Rose Avenue, thanks in large part to the efforts of Kozowy and support from elected officials. Kozowy discovered Lava Mae on social media and reached out last year to ask them to come to Los Angeles. “They told me that they had been in discussions with Councilman Mike Bonin and state Sen. Holly Mitchell, and I guess I just joined the gap in putting a little more force to them coming here,” said Kozowy, 28, a Canadian citizen who has been in Los Angeles for six years. Lava Mae named Kozowy its Los Angeles branch director in August. The group’s blue-and-white Venice trailer is retrofitted with three bathing compartments, each with a shower, sink and toilet. The trailer will get its water from a fire hydrant on Third Street and operate from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Friday. Lava Mae will provide its homeless clients with hygiene kits that include soap and other toiletries, and the nonprofit Project Narnia will provide free clothing. Bonin, who represents L.A. Westside neighborhoods on the council, said he found out about Lava Mae two years ago after a group of constituents asked him to explore the idea of bringing the mobile shower service to Venice. “We thought about trying to create something from scratch here, and we also

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contacted Lava Mae. I’m delighted that they decided to come because they know how to do this,” Bonin said. “Hygiene is a human right, and it gives people dignity and gives people a much better opportunity to look for a job or an apartment when they’re clean and presentable.” Kozowy said she sees similarities between the refugee camps she visited in the Middle East and American neighborhoods with large homeless populations. “I’ve worked in refugee camps for a large part of my life. You go to a refugee camp in Afghanistan or to an encampment on Skid Row or in Venice, and there are the same needs — and in some cases some of the same conditions,” she said.

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Mae showers were in comparison to others that serve the homeless population. “Even though there are drop-in centers and places that do provide showers, if you actually go to them they’re really kind of dilapidated and have a lot of mold infestation,” he said. “And there are people who are hindered from going to those places, but this brings the showers to them.” Bonin and Kozowy hope to expand the program to other Westside neighborhoods next year. “This is about more than just showers,” she said. “It’s about restoring a person’s dignity, and with dignity comes opportunity.”

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A local World War II ration booklet and a vintage postcard of an 1890s hospital on the VA grounds at the home and at war — especially during the 1940s. “Around that time, the connection to veterans and overseas wars was a much more shared experience,” says Evans. “Back then, you had people at home

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Today, Crown says, things are on the upswing. This January, the West L.A. VA announced a new master plan to revitalize its campus, including building 1,200 permanent housing units for veterans, plus hundreds of short-term units for homeless veterans. In April, one of its retrofitted buildings — a “therapeutic residence” that houses 65 homeless men and women — won an American Institute of Architects Housing Award. For veterans of today who want to see how it all began, admission to the “Old Soldiers’ Home” exhibition is free. “We would love to have them come and see it, and maybe even add to the oral history of veterans in Southern California,” says Evans. “The Old Soldiers’ Home: A Veterans’ Community by the Sea” is on view through Jan. 18 at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. For hours and admission prices, visit santamonicahistory.org.

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The Revolution Continues Miles Thompson takes charge of the kitchen that invented California Cuisine By Richard Foss

alf a block north of the Third Street Promenade, where the neighborhood suddenly transitions from commercial to residential, is a restaurant that changed the way Los Angeles dines. When Michael McCarty completed his chef’s training and moved to Santa Monica to open Michael’s in 1976, he encountered an environment vastly different than the dining scene we know today. As he tells it: “It was a very simple world in Southern California back then; our Italian and Chinese restaurants were miserable, and we had no Thai or Southeast Asian places. We had this wonderful long growing season and fantastic produce, but no imagination when it came to what to do with it. The scene in France was much better, but you had to stick to the rulebook. What I did was say that we were going to take those classic recipes and modernize them. It was a new regional American food, and in time people in every state, every region, would create their own cuisine.” McCarty gave that movement a name when he used the term “California Cuisine” on his menu, but first he had to get the materials to rival those he had been using in France. Despite our tradition of farming, this was harder than expected. “One of the things that was lacking here was good ingredients — we had wonderful steak, but even though we were in the middle of this great growing region there were all sorts of things you couldn’t get,” he said. “I set up a partnership with Jean [Bertranou] from L’Hermitage to start a duck farm, because that was something you couldn’t get here. Through this process we started to meet farmers, and we started bringing them seeds and got them growing haricots verts, arugula, basil and thyme. You wouldn’t imagine it today with farmers markets on every corner, but then if you wanted herbs you went to the spice rack.” As word of McCarty’s new venture got around, chefs who were excited by his ideas came to ask about working there. Jonathan Waxman of Chez Panisse showed up at the doorstep, and so did Ken Frank, who later took those ideas to Napa to help create wine country cuisine.

Others followed, making a reputation at Michael’s before going out to start their own restaurants. Roy Yamaguchi (Roy’s), Nancy Silverton (Pizzeria Mozza), Mark Peel (Campanile), Sang Yoon (Father’s Office, Lukson) and Brooke Williamson (Playa Provisions, Hudson House) all passed through this kitchen on the way to becoming culinary royalty. Unlike some restaurant owners, McCarty stayed on good terms with those who struck out on their own and even blessed their efforts. Part of his ideology

April, McCarty decided to close the restaurant for a few months for remodeling. Tapping connections developed over nearly four decades in the industry, he began the search for a new chef. “I sent an email to 40 of the great chefs in Los Angeles and New York letting them know I was looking. Two chefs sent quick responses saying if you can find Miles Thompson, he’s your guy.” Thompson, 28, had previously cooked at elite restaurants in Los Angeles and Napa, but at the time he was chef at a restaurant

“I think there are 195 restaurants owned by former chefs at Michael’s — that’s what happens over 38 years. We always had the idea that both the front and back of the house were not only a kitchen and restaurant, they were a school.” — Michael McCarty

was that everyone was at Michael’s to learn — from him and each other. “I have sent many chefs to fly from the nest. It was part of the ritual, part of the process, and it was always exciting for both of us,” he said. “I think there are 195 restaurants owned by former chefs at Michael’s — that’s what happens over 38 years. We always had the idea that both the front and back of the house were not only a kitchen and restaurant, they were a school, and there were things that we could all both learn and teach. Back in the early days, some of the Latino members of our kitchen staff brought in things that nobody had been using in French cooking, like cilantro and jalapeno.”

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The result of this open-minded attitude toward experimentation is that Michael’s has always been a work in progress. As McCarty put it, “One of our biggest mottoes is that change is good, but it must be evolution rather than mutation.” The latest change was bigger than usual. After his previous chef gave notice in

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on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. Chance had it that Thompson was visiting Los Angeles when he got the message, and he and McCarty were able to meet the very next day. Asked whether he was intimidated to be contacted by McCarty about running one of the most famous kitchens in America, Thompson was equivocal. “Maybe a little,” Thompson said. “I wasn’t crippled by anxiety, but I knew I absolutely had to bring everything I had to the game. I was excited for the opportunity and knew I just had to go with it.” The two men met not at the restaurant, but at the place where local chefs practice part of their craft: the Santa Monica Farmers Market. McCarty came to a decision very quickly. “I watched him work the crowd and we bought everything for the restaurant that night. By the time we got back I said, ‘What do you think?’ And he said ‘This is it,” and we were done. I hired him without ever tasting his food. Knowing his reputation, knowing that he worked at Nobu and at Animal and Son of a Gun,

and working in Sonoma at fantastic places, I just knew he could do it,” McCarty said.

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Thompson stared his tenure with an advantage that few new chefs have: Thanks to the tradition of experimentation at Michael’s, he didn’t have to learn the existing menu. This doesn’t mean he ignores the traditions of the place — far from it, in fact. “Michael and I look at the old menus and sometimes reevaluate them, bringing some dishes back as they were and changing others to suit what we’re doing now. Duck is on the menu, as it has been since the early days, so we still serve both a confit and the seared breast. There is continuity stemming from the use of the California-centered farmers market products, a continuity mainly of attitude. That said, there isn’t a single thing on the menu that is still made exactly as it was when the place opened,” Thompson said. Though the ideas of seasonal and local cuisine were shocking when Michael’s debuted, Thompson and McCarty aren’t consciously trying to provoke people. As Thompson noted, it’s much harder to do that now. “It’s not about weird innovations of technique the way they were doing in San Sebastian 10 years ago, it’s about refining flavors and execution,” he said. “We do combine flavors that people aren’t used to putting together. For instance, we use cape gooseberries that we get from Oxnard that we combine with chicken hearts, tiny Japanese eggplant and Roman beans that are braised in a very traditional style with tomato and white wine.” Those ingredients may sound a bit odd together, but the combination is spectacular. Grilled marinated chicken hearts are a staple in the cuisine of Peru, where they are served alongside tart pickled onions. But putting them alongside delicate eggplant, slightly tart gooseberries and rich Romano beans in Italian sauce and then topping them with funky cheese is brilliant. So is slicing pig ears wafer-thin and tossing them with seared baby broccoli and spicy peanuts, then topping them

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with a soft-cooked egg that somehow has a slightly crisp exterior. Pig ears are usually fried crisp or served slightly chewy, but these are soft and rich. It’s so unlike the usual texture that I checked the menu to be sure what I was actually eating. As for that famous duck, a breed McCarty and his partners first bred, it’s cooked rare and served alongside slices of delicate squash over huckleberry-juniper pickle and topped with fried water spinach. No one ingredient is outlandish, but the combinations Thompson gets from them can be startling.

In case anybody worried that Michael’s was going to rest on its laurels, one meal proves there’s no danger of that happening any time soon. Asked whether he thinks he would have fit in with the team that first cooked here in 1979, Thompson declared that there’s really no difference in intent. “If there’s anything that is congruent with the original Michael’s it’s that we’re still cooking what we want to cook. I think that’s really beautiful, personally,” he said. “Having broccoli with pig ears now in Santa Monica is no stranger than serving shad roe was in 1982. It’s kind of forgotten because the rest of the dining scene has caught up.”

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‘An Artist’s Anthropologist’ Jeffrey Vallance, who once turned a frozen chicken into a pet, skewers the political process By Christina Campodonico Three big names ran for president this year, but the one you didn’t see on your ballot was that of artist Jeffrey Vallance. While Trump and Clinton were duking it out, Vallance ran his own mock campaign of sorts — building a platform based on vintage campaign slogans, automatic writing and symbols that have reoccurred throughout his decades-long career as one of Los Angeles’ most provocative and pioneering artists. Known as an infiltration artist and something of a professional prankster, Vallance has made a name for himself by investigating and inserting himself into institutional processes both bureaucratic and arcane. He’s created artwork according to the Holy See’s exact specifications for sacred art and submitted it to the Vatican, exchanged ties with world leaders

through the mail, and ceremoniously buried a store-bought chicken dubbed “Blinky, The Friendly Hen” at an L.A. pet cemetery (which earned him an appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman”). He’s even curated a museum dedicated to former President Richard Nixon (not to be confused with the actual Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda). During his own year-plus run for the Oval Office, Vallance made campaign buttons appropriating Nixon’s 1972 campaign slogan “Now More Than Ever,” handed out bumper stickers with his name on them, and even participated in a few third party debates. On Election Day, he ran as a write-in candidate. All the while, he drew and drew and drew. “There’s 22 drawings. It took me over a year to make those,” says Vallance, 61, as

he goes through stacks of drawings from his archives and surveys his latest work hanging on the walls of Edward Cella Art + Architecture. “I made them in stages, especially the new ones. If you look at it, the backgrounds are really activated. I made the backgrounds first.” These backgrounds for his latest series of drawings, now on view at Edward Cella and part of a talk and performance by the artist on Saturday, are a tangle of chickenscratch marks zipping through yellowbrown pieces of paper with reckless abandon. In some, oddball-looking animals seem to shake with the force of Vallance’s furious marks — a crab’s hairy arms fiercely flick one page, a stonefish’s whiskers tickle another. (“Blinky, The Friendly Hen,” even makes an appearance in one.) In other drawings, human objects vibrate

with an explosive buzz — blood squirts from a syringe, blackness emanates from a light bulb, and blue paint dribbles over an open umbrella. Browned and coffee-stained, these drawings look like pages torn from a slightly unhinged ecologist’s notebook, like sketches from the field detailing the anatomical intricacies of a bottom-feeding batfish, but also expressing the fury of a fever brought on by too many days spent in a lonely jungle or stuck under an unforgiving sun. Vallance describes his state of mind while making these drawings as like that of a “possessed cat.” “I got in this altered state. At first I was working with one hand, and then I realized my other hand was moving. So then I started working with both hands,” he says. “Then my feet started moving (Continued on page 18)

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W e e k fish, fowl and crustaceans, yet his attention to their anatomical detail and symbolic significance demonstrates a method behind the seeming madness. For instance, his drawing of two ravens is based on his visit to the Tower of London to investigate that landmark’s and country’s superstition about ravens. “They have this legend at the Tower that they have to maintain six ravens at all times, and if they don’t England will fall,” says Vallance. “I thought that that’s like the ultimate raven story. So then I had to go see it.” Going to the Tower was not just about making art, it was a true field trip — as necessary to his artistic practice as a scholar’s cross-Atlantic visit to a rare books library or an archaeologist’s sojourn to a dig site. “I think of him almost like an anthropologist. He’s like an artist’s anthropologist,” explains Cella. For Vallance, drawing is an integral part of such cultural investigations into the people, places and institutions that shape our society. “All this stuff here,” says

Vallance referring to the drawings that surround him. “It’s all a piece of the story. And that’s whether it’s a drawing, or painting or a performance. Everything is sort of like a clue or a piece to sort of a bigger world view.” As for this election, we spoke before the results came in, but Vallance’s words seemed prescient for the many Americans feeling bereft and grief stricken the morning after: “Take a nap,” he said about his platform. “With your cats?” I asked. “Exactly, with a cat. Grab a cat and take a nap,” he said. “Instead of going to war or driving on the freeway or trying to make a billion dollars, if we had more people who do that, maybe the Earth would have more time to heal.” Jeffrey Vallance talks about his work at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Edward Cella Art + Architecture, 2754 S. La Cienega Blvd., Culver City. “Jeffrey Vallance: Now More Than Ever” is on view through Dec. 31. Visit edwardcella.com.

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Beautiful people were buying beautiful pastries, with not an art weirdo to be seen. We were seated on the streetside patio next to planters of fragrant rosemary (a nice touch)

was similarly successful, a mix of wine, gin and Pisco brandy, with lime and grapefruit juices and orange bitters. A helpful and friendly server named Kirstyn arrived and took

The pesto and olives added tart pickled flavors to the vegetable richness, and though the cheese looked sparse there was enough to add a gentle creaminess. and got our first look at the menu. The prices for some basic items are almost absurdly high — two eggs with bacon and fried potatoes will set you back $17. Oddly, some more complex items with a higher perceived value are the same price or cheaper. We braced ourselves for a wait at the restaurant and had already fortified ourselves with coffee, so decided to live large and enjoy cocktails. The Rose Cup of bourbon, lemon, lime, mint, cucumber and strawberry was a refreshing cooler in which a splash of Bonal herbal liqueur made all the difference, adding spice and complexity to what would otherwise have been a simple fruit punch. It tasted like it had less alcohol than it probably did. The Rosé All Day

our drink orders, then gave us some guidance about the different menu items. We had heard that some plates were petite and decided to throw caution to the wind and order both starters and entrees. For starters we chose a plate of grilled Italian eggplant tartine and fried sunchokes with pickled raisins and green garlic aioli. Sunchokes are one of my favorite vegetables, but not as popular as they might be because of their odd appearance. The edible root of the sunflower is irregular, bumpy and a blotchy brown, but when properly prepared it has a delightful flavor that resembles a cross between asparagus and artichoke. These particular sunchokes were cut into chunks and fried so that the (Continued on page 20)

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interior was almost liquid, and the pairing with raisins and aioli was perfect. These are the best sunchokes I have ever had, and a perfect introduction to the vegetable for those who haven’t tried it before. The eggplant was strange but no less successful. Splitting an eggplant and stuffing it with mozzarella, vegetables and marinara before roasting is standard practice, but this one was stuffed with tomato-cocoa jam, smoked feta, pinenuts, olives, caper-mint pesto and arugula. This sounds like it should be out of balance, but it wasn’t. The pesto and olives added tart pickled flavors to the vegetable richness, and though the cheese looked sparse there was enough to add a gentle creaminess. Count this as a modern reimagining of a rustic dish. For entrees we had chosen one item that looked conventional, fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, and one that seemed to take a traditional favorite for a ride, a breakfast burrito that added peanut-poblano mole

Rose Café’s tastefully renovated dining room is a big improvement sauce to the usual fried potatoes, bacon, cheese and eggs. To my surprise the chicken was the standout. Two skinless and boneless thighs were coated with a mildly peppery batter and nicely fried, then put on the plate next to superb biscuits topped with sausage gravy. I’m used to doughy biscuits topped with bland gravy, but these were perfect flaky biscuits with a gravy that was spicy and herbal and had specks of green onion to round out the flavors. The breakfast burrito was curiously muted by comparison, and the only unsuccessful item of our meal. Though the housemade juniper bacon along with eggs and potatoes showed the quality of the ingredients, the burrito

was rather wet and the poblano sauce curiously bland. It wasn’t bad, but paled by contrast to our other selections. Our lavish meal for two ran $99 — not what I’d spend for breakfast every day, but we left very full. We could have dispensed with one of the starters and still been replete, but if we had we would have missed a fantastic experience. The Rose Café is in a stage of superlatives right now, with excellent staff serving the best food and drinks ever in this location, albeit charging the highest prices. Something has been lost and something gained as this venerable place caught up with the mainstream, but I like it better as it is than as it was.

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Todd Miller

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310-560-2999

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4172 Baldwin Ave.

3/3 Remodeled modern duplex in Carlson Park

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310-560-2999

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3/2 Culver City Art District home

$1,049,000

Todd Miller

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310-560-2999

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3/3 Sunny 2-story 2,000+ sq. ft. Marina Strand penthouse

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Coldwell Banker Marina

310-821-5090

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2/2 Artistic loft-style condo

$789,000

James Allan

Coldwell Banker

310-704-0007

Sun 1-4

4730 La Villa Marina #A

2/2.5 Renovated townhome overlooking courtyard

$799,000

Jesse Weinberg

Jesse Weinberg & Associates

800-804-9132

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13249 Fiji Way #F

3/2.5 Renovated townhome on quiet cul-de-sac street

$865,000

Jesse Weinberg

Jesse Weinberg & Associates

800-804-9132

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4310 Glencoe Ave. #2

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$775,000

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Jesse Weinberg & Associates

800-804-9132

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7505 Earldom Ave.

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800-804-9132

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$1,399,000

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800-804-9132

115 Vista Pl.

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$3,199,000

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KW Santa Monica

310-560-5088

521 Vernon Ave.

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687 Washington Blvd.

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8388 Stewart Ave.

3/1 Stylish updated on large corner lot

$1,095,000

Lisa DeRose

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310-488-8874

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7803 Naylor Ave.

4/3 Gorgeous remodel w/ all amenities

$1,369,000

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8100 Bleriot Ave.

3/2 Elegance & style, fabulous backyard

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7212 W. 90th St.

4/3 Fabulous floorplan, granite kitchen

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7441 W. 90th St.

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7361 W. 87th

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6556 W. 82nd St.

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7863 Flight Ave

4/2 Spacious duplex, 2 bd/1 ba in each unit

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6402 Wynkoop St.

Sun 1-4 Sun 1-4

venice

WestcHester Bob Waldron

Coldwell Banker

310-780-0864

$989,000

Kevin & Kaz Gallaher

RE/MAX Execs

310-410-9777

$1,199,000

Kevin & Kaz Gallaher

RE/MAX Execs

310-410-9777

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Kevin and Kaz Gallaher

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3/1.75 Charming vintage on large lot

$949,000

Amy Frelinger

Teles Properties

310-951-0416

3/2 South Kentwood with pool!

$899,000

Amy Frelinger

Teles Properties

310-951-0416

$1,070,000

Bob Waldron

Coldwell Banker

310-780-0864

4/3 Prime North Kentwood, impressive style

$1,725,000

Bob Waldron

Coldwell Banker

310-780-0864

8056 Kentwood Ave.

5/6 Incomparable luxury

$2,195,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

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8001 Chase Ave.

4/3 One-of-a-kind home close to the beach

$1,349,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

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8027 Westlawn Ave.

3/3 Newly updated, close to beach

$1,199,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

Sun 1-4

8408 Regis Way

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Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

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7385 W. 83rd St.

4/2.5 Lush & private Westchester home

$1,299,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

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5835 W. 74th St.

3/2 Stylish upgrades

$995,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

Sun 1-4

8121 Westlawn Ave.

5/4 Elegant traditional

$1,749,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

Sun 1-4

8424 Ramsgate Ave.

3/2 Westchester classic

$899,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-410-2020

Sun 1-4

8121 Westlawn Ave.

5/5 Sophisticated elegance

$1,749,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

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“This home is a terrific combination of traditional character and quality improvements,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “Inside, freshly painted walls and beautifully refinished hardwood floors accentuate the ideal floor plan. A roomy master suite features ample closet space and a gorgeous attached bath. Three additional well-sized bedrooms, another two bathrooms, an attached two-car garage with direct entrance complete this jewel of a home. This is a top Westchester location.”

“This extensively renovated three-bed, two-and-a-half-bath town-home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The unit offers an open floor plan with cherry wood floors throughout, recessed lighting, a new HVAC system, vaulted ceilings, and sliding glass doors that open to a patio. Upstairs you will find an oversized master bedroom with an en-suite bath. This unit also boats a washer and dryer, and attached two-car garage. The complex has a pool and is minutes to the beach.”

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Marina City Club

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“Welcome to the Center Tower South of the Marina City Club,” says agent Eileen McCarthy. “This condo offers you two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as gorgeous views of the Marina and the ocean. Enjoy all the amenities of the Marina City Club, including , including pools, six tennis courts, a fitness center, a full restaurant and bar, 24-hour gated security, and much more.”

“Contemporary updates strike a perfect balance in this warm Kentwood home,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “An open kitchen is perfectly positioned near the dining room. The large bay window illuminates a sleek fireplace in the living room. The spacious master en suite features a generous walk-in closet and a private deck to the back yard. A second en-suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms complete the layout of the home. Recent updates include copper plumbing and a rebuilt foundation.”

Offered at $790,000 Eileen McCarthy, Marina Ocean Properties 310-822-8910

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“This is one of the best located units in the Marina City Club,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enjoy an open living space that leads to a large patio overlooking the cityscape and newly renovated Oxford basin. Customize this home to your liking and create the ideal abode with panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Revel in all the amenities of the Marina City Club. Ideally located, this home is walking distance to the beach and offers a priceless lifestyle.”

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The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A

How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home How much can you sell your home for? Probably about as much as the neighbors got, as long as the neighbors sold their house in recent memory and their home was just like your home. Knowing how much homes similar to yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, comps), sold for gives you the best idea of the current estimated value of your home. The trick is finding sales that closely match yours.

What makes a good comparable sale?

Location: The closer to your house the better, but don’t just use any comparable sale within a mile radius. A good comparable sale is a house in your neighborhood, on the same type of street as your house, and in your school district. Home type: Try to find comparable sales that are like your home in style, construction material, square footage,

number of bedrooms and baths, finishes, and yard size. Amenities and upgrades: Is the kitchen new? Plumbing and electrical upgraded? Does the comparable sale house have full A/C? Is there crown molding, a deck, or a pool? Date of sale: You may want to use a comparable sale from two years ago when the market was high, but that won’t fly. Most buyers use government-guaranteed mortgages, and those lending programs say comparable sales can be no older than 90 days. Sales sweeteners: Did the comparablesale sellers give the buyers downpayment assistance, closing costs, or a free flatscreen television and appliances? You have to reduce the value of any comparable sale to account for any deal sweeteners.

sorts of details about comparable sales. He or she has read the comments the listing agent put into the MLS, seen the ugly wallpaper, and heard what other REALTORS®, lenders, and appraisers said about the comparable sale. More ways to pick a home listing price If you’re still having trouble picking out a listing price for your home, look at the current competition. Ask your real estate agent to be honest about your home and the other homes on the market (and then listen without taking the criticism personally). Next, put your comparable sales into two piles: more expensive and less expensive. What makes your home more valuable than the cheaper comparable sales and less valuable than the pricier comparable sales?

Agents can help adjust price based Are foreclosures and short sales comparables? on insider insights

If one or more of your comparable sales An active agent has been inside a lot of homes in your neighborhood and knows all was a foreclosed home or a short sale

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(a home that sold for less money than the owners owed on the mortgage), ask your real estate agent how to treat those comps. A foreclosed home is usually in poor condition because owners who can’t pay their mortgage can’t afford to pay for upkeep. Your home is in great shape, so the foreclosure should be priced lower than your home. Short sales are typically in good condition, although they are still distressed sales. The owners usually have to sell because of personal reasons such as divorce, or job relocation. So you have to rely on your real estate agent’s knowledge of the local market to use a short sale as a comparable sale. This Week’s quesTion is AnsWered by

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT 2016 272155 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) 1508 1508 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA. 90291. AMT Retail Venice LLC 1508 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA. 90291. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)) This statement was filed with the county on Nov. 7, 2016 . Argonaut published: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT 2016 272156 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Dr. Lori Petrie and Associates 6601 Center Dr. West suite 523 Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Lori M. Petrie 6601 Center Dr West suite 523 Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by an an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)) LORI M. PETRIE This statement was filed with the county on Nov. 7, 2016 Argonaut published: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT 2016 275832 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) ORGIN-L Real Estate 4421 Alla Road #7 Marina del Rey, CA. 90202. Lynx Leorisa 4421 Alla Rd #7 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and

Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)) LYNX LEORISA Owner This statement was filed with the county on Nov. 10th, 2016 Argonaut published: Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT 2016 270857 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1)The Fox’s Den Millinery 3964 Michael Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90066. Karen L. Fox 3964 Michael Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90066. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)) .KAREN L. FOX OWNER This statement was filed with the county on Nov. 4, 2016 . Argonaut published: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT 2016 275677 The following persons is (are) doing business as: 1) Dreyfuss Construction 8616 La Tijera Blvd suite 212 Los Angeles, CA. 90045. J. Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself

authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Dreyfuss & Associates Inc 8616 La Tijera Blvd. suite 212 Los Angeles, CA. 90045 This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/2016 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)) J DREYFUSS & ASSOCIATES Title PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the county on Nov. 10th, 2016 Argonaut published: Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ANCILLARY ADmINISTRATION Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. John M. Chakan, Esq. - 048672011 - Of Counsel 210 Summit Avenue, Suite A-4, Montvale, New Jersey 07645 Telephone: (201) 391-7000 Fax: (201) 307-1086 HUDSON COUNTY SURROGATE’S COURT In the Matter of the Estate of JEANMARIE WIDMER STEINMAN, deceased. To: ALON STEINMAN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT on Wednesday, the 18th day of January, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon of that day, I shall apply to the Surrogate of the County of Hudson, at his office in Hudson County Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, for the granting of letters of ancillary administration to RITA MARLENE WIDMER, or some other fit person, of the goods, chattels and credits of JEANMARIE WIDMER STEINMAN, deceased, late of Marina Del Rey, in the County of Lost Angeles, California, who died on or about the 29th day of March, 2011, intestate and possessed of certain real property located in the City of Hoboken, County of Hudson and State of New Jersey. If you have any objections in this matter, you may contact the Hudson County Surrogate, by notifying him, in writing, of your objection, or by an appearance in the Hudson County Surrogate’s Court on or before January 18, 2017. Date: November 17, 2016 John M. Chakan, Esq. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. 210 Summit Avenue, Suite A-4, Montvale, New Jersey 07645

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sive brain injury in a man, leading to big personality changes that give him a sudden longing to stepdaddy up. Not disclosing that you have kids until a guy is emotionally attached to you is what evolutionary psychologist David Buss calls “strategic interference,” or using tactics (including scammy ones) to try to get another person to go against their evolved interests. For example, it is not in a man’s genetic interest to invest time, effort and resources into another man’s children, which is why men evolved to prefer women who do not already have children, as opposed to saying, “Well, she’s got 12 kids … I’ll take experience over 20-something hotitude any day!” Our emotions are our internal police force. They evolved to protect and serve: protecting us from allowing things that don’t serve our interest. Your hiding that you

have kids will make guys angry, including those who’d be interested in you, kids and all. The problem goes to character. If you’re dishonest about this, what else will you be dishonest about? The right thing to do in online dating is to give men who will ultimately reject you the info they need to do that right away — keeping them from wasting their time and yours. Otherwise, it’s like seeking a new accountant by interviewing plumbers. Being honest will narrow your pool — down to those who are actual possibilities for you, like divorced dads who’d be open to Brady Bunch-ing. There are also a few kid-loving guys out there who never got around to having any and would find it a plus that you have some ready-made. All the better if some other guy’s on the hook for the kids’ private school, Ivy League educations and wintering in rehab on St. Barts.

Bert And Urnie I’ve been dating a widow for two years, and I feel inadequate compared with her dead husband, whom she always describes in glowing terms. He liked to dance; I don’t. He cooked; I don’t. He didn’t drink; I do. I understand that she was very happy with her late husband, but this constant comparison with him is wearing on me. — Mr. Boyfriend It’s always exciting to see a man rebound after a serious setback, except when you’re the new guy in his widow’s life and the setback is that he was cremated three years ago. As for why your girlfriend keeps inviting the Ghost of Husband Past into your lives,

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Native American Heritage Month Family Craft, 4 p.m. Kids can decorate their own paper bag teepee in honor of Native American Heritage month. Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org West Coast Swing, 6:30 p.m. Move your body and free your mind. Come out to celebrate Swing with a class or open dance. Intermediate swing dance classes start at 6:30 p.m., beginner and intermediate/advanced classes at 7:30 p.m., followed by open dancing with deejays at 8:30 p.m. $15 includes the class; $10 just to dance. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey. (310) 606-5606; philandmindiadance.com “Beyond the Label: A Sustainable Fashion Show,” 7 p.m. Learn to build a sustainable wardrobe with new and resale fashion, with makeup and makeup artists provided by Beautycounter. The evening begins with a wine and cheese networking hour. Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St., Santa Monica. Free, but registration required. (310) 458-8716; beyondthelabel_fashionshow. eventbrite.com Del Rey Residents Fall General Meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. Participants discuss housing affordability and

homelessness in Del Rey. The featured speaker is Councilmember Mike Bonin. Westside Neighborhood School, 5401 Beethoven St., Mar Vista. delreyhome.org Storytelling with Modern Music and Earth-Spirit Sounds, 7 p.m. Jeffrey James performs his high-energy soul folk sound. Tikal Sun is a four-piece earth-centric rock band taking the audience on a journey of earth and song, and multi-instrumentalist Richard Vanger seemingly does it all at Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Salsa Night at Wokcano, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dance teachers Nicole Gil and Charlie Antillon lead a beginner lesson at 8 p.m., an intermediate class at 9 p.m. and social dancing from 10 p.m. until close every Thursday at Wokcano, 1413 5th St., Santa Monica. $8. facebook.com/DanceSalsaLA Sofar Sounds: Venice, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Venice. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com Howl, 9 p.m. A dance party featuring music by LoboMan and guest deejays in The Del Monte. DJ Vinyl Don spins at 10 p.m. in the Townhouse bar. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy,

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52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5 (free before 10 p.m.) (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Clothes Closet Donations, ongoing. Marina del Rey hospital, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, provides clothing to patients in need. Bring donations of cleaned, gently used men’s and women’s clothing and footwear to Marina Del Rey Hospital, 4650 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. (310) 577-5534; marinahospital.com

Friday, Nov.18 LAX Coastal Chamber LifeStyle Committee: “Strengthen Your Elevator Pitch and Self-Esteem,” 8 to 9 a.m. Career coach Alyson Garrido and transformative coach from State of Mind Coaching Joe Drazner share tips on how to perfect your elevator pitch and speak confidently about business as well as offer insights on maintaining a positive mindset and the power of self-esteem. LAX Coastal Chamber, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Mar Vista Senior Club, 9:30 a.m. to noon. The club meets each Friday for speakers, bingo, live entertainment, parties, trips and tours for people 50-plus. Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St., Mar Vista. (310) 351-9876 Annual Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Find photography, jewelry, ceramics, art, hand-knits and more at Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City. (310) 253-6700; culvercity.org Mat Pilates, 11:30 a.m. Work out your core muscles and stretch away stress. Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org Rotary Club of Santa Monica, noon. The Rotary Club of Santa Monica meets each Friday at Riviera Country club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades. (310) 917-3313 Friday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge while having a brew and win prizes. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com SongWriter Soiree, 7 to 11:30 p.m. (Sign up at 6:30 p.m.) Show up and prove your talent, then stay to support your fellow singers and musicians during the open mic each Friday at Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. unurban.com SMC Opera Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Artistic Director Gail Gordon, and the SMC Opera Theatre ensemble perform selected highlights from a variety of operas presented in fully staged scenes. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.com Hedgehog Swing, 8 p.m. Live gypsy jazz followed by DJ Jedi spinning

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Raise a pint to men’s health! Saturday’s 4th annual Stouts N Staches beer crawl celebrates the Movember movement and raises funds for the Venice Family Clinic with craft beer specials from the likes of Goose Island, Venice Duck and Scrimshaw. The party starts at 3 p.m. at Danny’s Venice, with free mustache and beard trims, a hair-braid bar, photo booth and Bob Dylan tribute band Jack of Hearts providing tunes alongside the busy taps. The crawl continues at Larry’s, Bank of Venice, Barlo Kitchen + Cocktails, Canal Club and James Beach. At 7 p.m., head over to the Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy to get your groove on with DJ Shiva. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at Danny’s during the event. A $25 VIP package includes beer and whiskey tastings as well as a gift bag from Dollar Shave Club. Visit stoutsnstaches.com for more information. classic and contemporary soul, funk, blues, rock, hip-hop and electro in The Del Monte. DJ Doomz at 10 p.m. in Townhouse bar. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Mary Fahl, 8 p.m. The former lead singer of October Project brings her powerful vocals to McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Poetry of the Spanish Civil War 2, 8 to 10 p.m. United by the Spanish Civil War and spurred by political fervor, a generation of young writers created the world’s memory of the conflict with the pen. Poets read from Spanish and English language works on the war. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Sofar Sounds: Culver City, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Culver City. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com Frankenzap’s Monster, 9:30 p.m. Cosmik Playground presents a rotating lineup of musicians who’ve worked with Frank Zappa, Digital Tape Machine, Umphreys Mcgee, The String Cheese Incident and RAQ performing the music of Frank Zappa with SuperJams from another galaxy. Doors open at 9 p.m. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $20 to $35. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Saturday, Nov. 19 Friends of the Venice Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look for classics or find old favorites at the Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org Santa Monica Preserving Class, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Slow Food Preservers Los Angeles teaches this hands-on class how to make apple pie filling, apple butter and jarred gifts for the holidays. Check website for supplies needed. Registration required. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Virginia Avenue Park, Santa Monica. smgov.net/portals/ farmersmarket Full-Circle Pottery Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The 4th annual holiday gift show and sale celebrates local handmade arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, greeting cards, hats, scarves, quilts and photography. Raffle proceeds benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Full-Circle Pottery, 12023 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 502-3115; full-circlepottery.com Ronna Dragon Mini-concert, 10:30 a.m. Sharing songs from her new CD “Little Cricket Singalong,” preschool music teacher Ronna Dragon brings instruments and fun for a happy, play-filled interactive musical experience. Children’s Book World, 10580½ Pico Blvd., West L.A. (310) 559-2665; childrensbookworld.com

W E S T S I D E Hands on History Workshop: The Tongva, 11 a.m. to noon. Celebrating Native American Heritage Month, the museum discusses the original inhabitants of Santa Monica, the Tongva. Afterwards, participants move to the lobby to play with replica Native American toys and games. Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St., Santa Monica. (310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org Holiday Book Sale, noon to 3 p.m. Presented by Friends of the Lloyd Taber Marina del Rey Library, this year’s holiday book sale features large coffee table, art, nature, photography, history, biography, cookbooks, novels and children’s books, plus CDs and DVDs. Items start at $2. Lloyd Taber Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 821-3415; colapublib.org

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Ballona Wetlands Bird Walk, 8 a.m. to noon. Tour the Ballona saltwater marsh and look for local bird species each third Sunday of the month. Meet at the Del Rey Lagoon parking lot off of Pacific Ave., Playa Del Rey. (323) 876-0202; losangelesaudubon.org Aqua Aerobics, 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Build strength and endurance during the early shallowwater workout or the later deep-water workout at the Santa Monica Swim Center, 2225 16th St., Santa Monica. $2.75 to $11. (310) 458-8700;

santamonicaswimcenter.org/ adult-fitness “Hatred & Violence: Talking to Our Children,” 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This panel discussion focuses on communicating more effectively with kids to ease fears, manage concerns and facilitate a greater sense of personal control and empowerment. Westside Neighborhood School, 5101 Beethoven St., Del Rey. Free. (310) 399-2259; sholem.org Music at the Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Captain Dan and

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Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a jazz funk concert by Shades. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com

Music and Comedy at Unurban, 2 to 8 p.m. performances by Almost Vaudeville (2 to 5 p.m.) and Mews Small and Company (5 to 6 p.m.) precede the “Funny Feminist” Comedy Show from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com

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Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a blues, rock and New Orleans zydeco concert by Jimbo Ross & The Bodacious Blues Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Open Mic, 2 p.m. Hang out with musicians, jam on stage and enjoy a cold one. Open to all. First come, first play. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com The Mighty Echoes: Doo Wop, 2 p.m. Rated one of the top acapella doo wop groups performing today, The Mighty Echoes consider themselves brothers in harmony singing doo wop from the street corners of New York and Philadelphia. El Segundo Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. (310) 524-2728; library.elsegundo.org Colormania, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coloring is an effective way to relieve stress. Come sip some tea and color your stress away. For adults. Culver City Julian Dixon Library, 4975 Overland Ave., Culver City. (310) 559-1676; colapublib.org Sofar Sounds: Venice, 4:45 to 7 p.m. and 7:45 to 10 p.m. A carefully curated set of live music, kept secret until showtime, at a secret location in Venice. Get instructions at sofarsounds.com Prize Fight Records, 8 p.m. A rock ’n’ roll, funk and electronic showcase is followed at 10 p.m. by DJ Jedi spinning soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, house, indie and electronic in The Del Monte and DJ Shiva in Townhouse bar. No cover. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Chuck Prophet & Stephanie Finch, 8 p.m. Chuck and Stephanie bring their folk rock rampage to McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com

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The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. This long-running cabaret show continues to shake up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com

Don and Record Surplus take over the Townhouse with live entertainment, tiki cocktails, Hawaiian and Polynesian vinyl, plus special guests. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com The Setup Comedy Show, 8 p.m. A rotating comic lineup that you give a “setup” and then they make you laugh with their ad-lib genius performing the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Karaoke at Melody Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Six-dollar mai tai cocktails loosen up vocal chords and inhibitions on Monday nights at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com

Tuesday, Nov. 22 Binge Networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Create opportunity and meet professionals in a casual, non-sales environment. LAX Coastal Chamber, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Gateway to Go Food Trucks, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rotating lineup of some of the city’s best food trucks gathers each Tuesday at the Sky View Parking Lot, 6101 W. 98th St., Westchester. gatewaytola.org

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Love Trumps Hate: “Dance Me to the End of Love” @ Beyond Baroque Public Works Improv Theatre presents an evening celebrating love in poetry, comedy and music, featuring Vinnie Caggiano, Lisa Marquerite Mora, Robin Roberts, Hyland Church, Zoe Muntaner, Laura Caputo, Chaya Silberstein and Rich Ferguson. One performance only: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $6 to $10. publicworksimprov.com Eat Your Heart Out: “Good Enof” @ Highways Performance Space Writer and performer Elisa Noemí presents a multi-media solo performance about overcoming the stereotypes, silences and stigmas of an eating disorder. One performance only: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 315-1459; highwaysperformance.org

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Tuesday, Nov. 22: The LAX Coastal Chamber hosts its 13th annual L.A. Holiday Lunch Concert, featuring singing performances by the Azusa Pacific Choir, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. $45. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com

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By Paul M.J. Suchecki Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in Marina del Rey, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Oct. 16 in grand style, with a Concours d’Elegance-style car show, a chili cook-off and an unexpected history lesson about the club’s first commodore, Dr. Jack Taylor — the nation’s first unofficial Navy SEAL officer. The club honored Taylor’s service with a naval flag presenting ceremony capped off by all-female vocal group the Satin Dollz performing songs from the 1940s. As daylight started to fade, boaters retreated to the clubhouse bar, where more live music got members dancing after a few drinks. “Jack Taylor and a gentleman named Glenn Thorpe decided to form a yacht club. Dr. Taylor was a very prominent dentist in Santa Monica and he was also a naval reserve officer,” SMWYC and Office of Strategic Services historian Erick Simmel said. The two met in a Santa Monica restaurant and decided to call themselves the End of the World Yacht Club. After Boyd “Bud” Verplank and Stratford Enright Jr. joined, the group decided to form a real yacht club and call it the Santa Monica Yacht Club. The club held its first official meeting on April 22, 1941. Windjammers Yacht Club, founded by Sabot racer Cameron “Mac” Jones and several of his fellow racers, began 20 years later. The Windjammers maintained their independence for 38 years, but after membership started to dwindle the club merged with the Santa Monica Yacht Club in April 1999, creating the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club. SMWYC has risen to meet several challenges in recent years — one of which is that throughout the marina, yacht club members are graying and dying without younger members stepping up to replace them. “Our interest is in the future of sailing. My children’s generation isn’t sailing. They are 27 to 30 years old and had too many other things to do. The future of sailing and the sport, to me, is in kids,” SMWYC Commodore Ron Orr said. That’s a major reason why four years ago the club began a highly regarded youth sailing program, with discounted memberships available to participating families and instruction for parents so that families can sail together. “We are trying to re-energize yacht clubs, so we make membership available to as many people as possible. At this time we don’t have any initiation fees, and our dues are nominal because we want to be as inclusive as possible. We’ve instituted a new membership category for

A B OVE : An historic photo of SMWYC’s dedication in Marina del Rey B E LO W : The Satin Dollz and a Concours d’Elegance-style car show gave the 75th anniversary celebration some sizzle

first responders, active-duty servicemen, police, firemen, lifeguards and paramedics, where we offer an incredibly lowpriced membership,” Orr said. “We’re the blue-collar yacht club in the marina because our dues are lower. We are 100% volunteer, with no full-time employees.” SMWYC recently purchased stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, making them available to members at a reduced rate. The club has expanded its offerings to include full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Regatta Room, bar and patio seven days a week. It’s also hosting other boating groups — the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Fairwind Yacht Club and the Women’s Sailing Association included — sponsoring regattas, participating in Wednesday night sailing and holding Sunday night barbecue races during the summer.

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The strategy is working — SMWYC had double-digit membership growth in the months leading up to its anniversary party. And what an anniversary party it was. The car show included 24 gorgeous vehicles, three of them taking home top prizes. David Bergin won first place in the Classic Cars division for his burgundy Rolls Royce. Sandy Bettleman took Best in Show for his 1932 Packard roadster, which he makes a point of driving every week. Commodore Orr took first place in the Cars of Interest category for his Mercedes Benz Gullwing, a bullet on wheels. “I had the privilege of buying the 2011 SLS AMG. They made 300 a year for the continental U.S. for five years, and then they stopped,” Orr said. “My first road

trip was 4,000 miles. I averaged 69 mph.” Vice Commodore Chris Cross’s dragster was the unofficial crowd favorite. Both young and old folded themselves into the cockpit for photos. What was his top speed? “I hit 204 mph after a quarter mile,” Cross said. Event organizer Karen Cross, who handled everything from the food to the cars, emphasized the importance of honoring Taylor’s contribution to club and country. “He was with the OSS in World War II and was a war hero, so we have a military honor guard and several people from different organizations to recognize him,” she said. A bagpiper and flag presentation by USC ROTC midshipmen with the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” kicked off the rest of the program, during which nobody took a knee. Orr and Simmel began their tribute to Taylor, who reported for active duty after the attack at Pearl Harbor the same year SMYC began. Rather than accept an assured posting to the naval medical corps, Taylor became an OSS marine instructor. A former Santa Monica lifeguard, he helped pioneer the development of SCUBA. He taught boat handling, seamanship and underwater demolition. The Navy posted him to Turkey, where he conducted more than 14 sorties onto the shores of Corfu, Yugoslavia and Albania. Friday the 13th of October 1944 proved to be unlucky for Taylor. He and three partisans who parachuted into Austria that day were captured, tried, convicted and eventually sent to prison camps. According to Simmel, Taylor was taken to the Mauthausen extermination camp and would have been executed if it hadn’t been for a friendly Czech clerk who destroyed his paperwork. Instead, Taylor would go on to testify against German officers at the Nuremberg trials. Although the elite commando group did not officially begin until 1962, Simmel credits Taylor as being the first Navy SEAL officer, noting that “SEAL is an acronym for sea air and land” and Taylor filled the bill. During the ceremony, former Royal Army Capt. Stuart Bird-Wilson spoke about how Taylor’s legacy remained important today in the fight against ISIS, and Lt. Tyler Babkiewich spoke about the U.S. Coast Guard’s work defending our shores. The club plans to honor Taylor with a statue and unveiled a sketch during the ceremony. Visit smwyc.org for more information about the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club.

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At Marina Del Rey Hospital, we offer 24/7 emergency care. Our hospital is located right in your community, giving you access to convenient, quality care whenever you need it.