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JANUARY 2010

vol. 47, no. 1 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile

SECTION ONE

Group weighs in on Wilshire, Farmers Market

Fairfax Theatre's second act pits group, developer EIR in process

HEALTH & BEAUTY annual section. 15-26 SOUNDING OFF. Column tackles marijuana law. 2 SYCAMORE Square's new leader takes helm. 9 VILLAGE Peri-natal on Larchmont. 19 SPAS to help start the New Year. 26 PARTIES dazzled Around the Town.

RESCUE group thanks patron on June St. 38 RESOLUTIONS with soul. 39 'CRAZY HEART' leads the list. 42

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

By Suzan Filipek Opened some 80 years ago at the northwest corner of Beverly Blvd. and Fairfax Ave., the Fairfax Theatre is a rare find in the city, says actor Gaetano Jones, of the Friends of Fairfax. “It is an architectural landmark, one of the few remaining theaters. It’s been an anchor of the community.” Besides being a full-fledged working theater, it screens movies in an historic venue and is the cornerstone of the neighborhood, said the founder of the small-but-growing group. Members plan to submit an application this month to the city Cultural Affairs Dept. to nominate the building as a city Historic-Cultural Monument. Meanwhile, the owners of the property, B & F Assoc. in Santa Monica, are in preliminary plans to gut the interior of the two-story structure for a mixed-use building with 71 condominium units and 12,000 square feet of retail space. The six-story building will include a rooftop pool and other amenities and four stoSee Fairfax Theatre, p. 12

Bungalow tells plans to comply with zoning

Developments planned

CAROLING while cycling was local bicyclists’ way of celebrating the season. Ross Hirsch organized the ride on Dec. 19 through the neighborhood. Tim Corrigan of Larchmont Labyrinth played Santa Claus.

Wilshire/La Brea 482-unit development approved Traffic mitigation on Neighborhood agenda By Suzan Filipek Now that BRE Properties’ mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Wilshire Blvd. and La Brea Ave. is a done deal, area residents are looking ahead. “Going forward we’ll continue working with the [developer] on a traffic management plan to mitigate the increased traffic expected from the businesses and residents that will join our neighborhood,” said Ann Eggleston, president of the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association. About 1,000 new residents

are expected to be added to the area resulting from the apartment-and-retail development. “It’s expected to double our size,” said Eggleston. A first meeting is tentatively scheduled for this month, to be organized by Councilman Tom La Bonge’s office. While the neighborhood generally supported a largescale project at the busy intersection—after all “we live in an exciting and vibrant city”— they had written letters and e-mails and spoke about the size of the 482-unit develop See BRE, p. 10

Appeals denied

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Larchmont Bungalow owners are resubmitting plans to the city Department of Building and Safety to comply with zoning rules in effect on Larchmont Blvd. Jonathan Ahron, spokesman for the 107 N. Larchmont Blvd. business, said he is submitting new plans to the department for the 3,000 square foot location. The move is another effort to keep the Bungalow open. Appeals by the business owners to continue operating as a take-out with tables and chairs was turned down by the See Bungalow, p. 14

TURNING SEVENTY. Sue Otto and Filis Winthrop at Larchmont Village's venerable institution, Chevalier's Books. Page 10

By Chris H. Sieroty The Land Use Committee of the Mid City West Community Council has approved plans for a 21-story residential and mixed-use commercial structure on Wilshire Blvd. The committee’s approval means the Houston-based Hanover Company project now goes to the entire council for a vote at its Jan. 12 meeting. Bounded by Wilshire and Crescent Heights boulevards and Orange St., the building includes 158-residential units, with approximately 175,057 square feet of total floor space, including 6,850 square feet of ground level retail, subterranean parking and four-levels of above ground parking. Ira Handelman, of Handelman Consulting Inc., which represents the developer, told the committee that the original plan to construct four town homes at the southeast corner of Orange and Crescent Heights has been shelved after meeting with neighborhood groups. All sides have been unable to reach a consensus about what should be done with the property that is currently home to rental apartments. See Development, p. 28

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Family members escaping the blizzards of the east coast couldn’t be happier to be visiting relatives in southern California. A little rain and cold weather shouldn’t daunt Larchmontians from enjoying the dawn of a new year and a new decade. *** Owen and Retha Smith had a reunion with their son Mark who now lives in Wapinger Falls, N.Y. An emergency room doctor, he commutes to Mount Zion hospital in Brooklyn several times a week, we learned from Owen at Prado. *** See BLVD., p. 14

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SECTION ONE

Community Platform

By Jane Gilman

january 2010

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Scene on Larchmont

Our wish list

As a new decade begins, we are looking into our crystal ball for images of what we would like to see. Most important, we want to see a vibrant shopping center in our Larchmont Village. We want to see lowered rents to encourage a mix of businesses to open. We would like a men’s store, a bicycle shop, a mini grocery market and a bakery, among other new businesses on the boulevard. Speaking of bicycles, we applaud the city’s push for more bike paths. Why not use Fourth St. as a viable bicycle path with two lanes devoted to cyclists? Another wish is for stakeholders to become more involved with neighborhood councils. Elections for new council board members are coming up in May, with candidate filing beginning in February. Neighborhood councils are the ideal platform to discuss local issues before they become local problems. We would like to see better enforcement by city officials of zoning regulations in residential areas and on Larchmont Blvd. Our wish is for job creation to be the number one priority in our city, state and country, and we would like to see a nationwide health plan Congressmen would adopt for themselves. Lastly, we want to thank you—readers and advertisers—for your continued support of the Larchmont Chronicle as we celebrate our 47th year.

That's the question inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

PLAYING INDIAN in the teepee outside Little Seed children’s store was Jackie Knapp while his grandmother looked on.

Letters to the editor Yes on Crenshaw

Welcome Our New Board Members

The Association is proud to introduce our two new members of the Board of Directors: John Rolf and Howard Hart. Both John and Howard are longtime volunteers in the Hancock Park Community. The Association and Hancock Park thank them for their past service and look forward to what they will be accomplishing in the future. Join us in welcoming them to the Board. Dr. John Rolf is Director of Corporate Product Quality at Amgen, a leading Biopharmaceutical Company. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he received a Ph.D. in Immunology. John is a certified California Master Gardener with the Common Ground Garden Program of the University of California Cooperative Extension, whose volunteers provide community service to limited-resource residents of Los Angeles County. He and his partner, Randall, a professor at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, have resided in Hancock Park since 1994. Before joining the Board John took the lead in efforts to encourage the Mozza Restaurant to honor its pledge to keep staff and customer parking off Hancock Park streets. He continues to lead the neighborhood efforts to mitigate the impact of the Mozza restaurants on homeowners. This includes the challenge to MozzaTo-Go’s request to get a permit to sell alcohol for off-site consumption. He has also been an integral part of the Parking Committee’s work with the LADOT to craft a Preferential Parking District for parts of Quadrants 2 and 1 so that individual blocks have an easier time of opting in or out of permit parking. Howard Hart has lived in Hancock Park since 1987. He’s been a block captain and became involved in the larger community issues where he was part of the successful effort to setup a framework and process for problem management with John Burroughs Middle School staff. This has resulted in greatly improving the traffic, trash and other student impact problems that have long caused friction between the school and neighbors. He is currently serving as a community member of the governing School Site Council. Howard is a partner at the Beverly Hills law firm Weissmann Wolff, practicing corporate and securities law. He is originally from the east coast, and is a graduate of Cornell and Harvard Law School. He and his wife Helene have a daughter, Sarah, who is currently a student at USC. If you’d like to volunteer to serve on a committee, or if you have a question or concerns please visit our website: www.hancockpark. org or write the Association at 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004. For security questions or concerns please contact Craig Gering (cgering@caa.com). If you’re planning changes to your house be sure and review the Preservation Plan for Hancock Park which is available on the HPHOA’ 48 web site, www.hancockpark.org, or the Los Angeles Planning Department web site http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/ hancock-park . The City planner responsible for Hancock Park is Jason Chan, 213-978-3307. Please report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti. lacity.org/welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC34EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 Also, report graffiti sightings to Graffiti Committee Co-Chairs Pam Newhouse at 323-939-5681; email address new140@ aol.com or Serena Apfel, 323-936-4928; email address sjapfel@ hotmail.com. For questions regarding filming contact the Filming Committee CoChairs, Ruth Marmelzat or Cami Taylor. Ruth can be reached at 323-934-0138 and Cami at 323-692-1414 (Home) and 310-659-6220 (office) Adv.

"Are you making any New Year's resolutions for 2010?"

I attended State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass’s Town Hall meeting on transportation issues at the Wilshire Methodist Church. I have been a supporter of the Metro as crucial for Los Angeles and for our Larchmont area neighborhood. This meeting made it clear that we need to be part of the new public transportation grid whose tentacles will extend all over the L.A. basin or we will suffer from isolation and its resultant problems with urban blight, lowered house values and gridlock. The solution has to include a stop at Crenshaw and Wilshire, an area which cries out for the (Please turn to page 7)

Larchmont Chronicle Founded in 1963 Publishers Jane and Irwin Gilman Editor Jane Gilman Associate Editor Suzan Filipek Assistant Editor Laura Eversz Editorial Assistant Alicia Doyle Advertising Director Pam Rudy Classified Manager Geri Freer Art Director Maria Bouniol Circulation Manager Rachel Olivier Production Assistant Nancy MacCoon Accounting Yvonne Auerbach 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd.

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"I'm not making any. I learned I don't keep resolutions. I just do what I do." Erin Naas Cherokee Ave.

SOUNDING OFF

After four years, marijuana law up in smoke We asked Jim O’Sullivan, president of the Miracle Mile Residential Association, to state his opinion on the medical marijuana logjam. On Dec. 16, the City Council punted the proposed medical marijuana ordinance into next year. It is now four years in the making. The latest postponement had to do with whether collectives will be allowed within 1,000 or 500 feet from sensitive uses. That’s code for schools, parks, libraries and religious institutions—places where children are normally found. Council members pushing for a 1,000 foot separation between children and medical marijuana collectives are Richard Alarcon, Jose Huizar, Greig Smith and Jan Perry. Those thinking about allow(Please turn to page 13)

Community Calendar Sun., Jan. 10: Park La Brea Resident’s Association annual meeting at noon in the Park La Brea activity center theater. Wed., Jan 13: Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Fri., Jan. 29: Neighborhood delivery of the Larchmont Chronicle. For updates and special events, go to our website: larchmontchronicle.com.

"I want to watch less T.V." Olivia Goodman (left) Norton Ave. "My resolution is to be nicer to my siblings." Brianna Tuomi Hollywood Hills

"We have chickens at home and we will all try to be nicer to them." Paul Carlstroem Lorraine Blvd. "We plan to make a club to save polar bears from global warming." Piper Carlstroem (center)

"I'm not making any resolutions, but my friend plans to try and quit smoking and I'm going to help him." Charlie Morrison Las Palmas Ave.

January 2010

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SECTIOn OnE

INSIDE thE chroNIclE INSIDE Section one HEALTH & BEAUTY

AROUND THE TOWN 30 SCHOOL NEWS

RELIGIOUS NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT Theatre Review At the Movies

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LITTLE LEAGUE batters up.

Section 1, 36

WILSHIRE librarian pens her cat's tale. Section 1, 13

Section two REAL ESTATE Real Estate Sales

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LIBRARIES

HOME & GARDEN

MUSEUM ROW

CLASSIFIED

COUNTRY CLUB owes allegiance to G. Allan hancock. Section 2, 4

AREA ARTIST'S exhibit opens at the Ebell. Section 1, 11

WHAT'S NEW in 2010.

Section 1, 7

Notes From the

Welcome to the New Year. There were many highlights for Larchmont Boulevard this past year. The Spring Fling was a wonderful evening of fun and entertainment at the Wilshire Country Club and we are excited about Spring Fling 2010. The Family Fair was packed, exciting and just plain old fashioned wonderful. Our Holiday events including Santa Claus riding on the Fire truck were well attended and gave an opportunity for the neighborhood to visit with the neighborhood. The Larchmont Boulevard Association works very hard to promote the neighborhood feeling on the Boulevard. We are a local area serving a very local area. For the Boulevard there were many open forums, meetings and discussions concerning the “Q” condition this past year. This important issue focused and put a spot light on the importance of preserving the unique character of the Boulevard. I have to applaud the neighborhood associations, homeowners groups, concerned citizens and neighbors in general for the overwhelming concern for the preservation of the “Larchmont experience”. We truly need your support and we thank you. Economically this has not been a shining year. As people lamented this year, the good news was the arrival of 2010. Change is never easy – change breaks habits – change alters relationships but it has brought a lot of people closer together. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” Our goal is make the Boulevard a safe, charming, unique and useful place to get services, shop, eat and spend time. Please look around the corner for your medical, shopping, dining and other service needs. You will be surprised you don’t have to go far to get great quality. www.larchmont.com Adv.

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The of important land use and community issues including: IMporTaNT Issues IN your NeIGHBorHood

• Cell Phone Tower Proliferation – The GWNC Board of The third election of the Board of for athe Greater Wilshire Directors voted unanimously to Directors recommend moratorium on all Neighborhood Council is scheduled for Thursday, May and 13, a2010 new cell phone towers until the laws can be reviewed new from 2pm to 8pm at the Ebell of Los Angeles. policy created. • Larchmont Bungalow ( 107 N. Larchmont) – Comments were Representatives are selected for each of 15 geographic areas and heard from the managers of the Larchmont Bungalow and GWNC 6 Board specialmembers interestregarding categories. Candidates wish toto file for to the business’ who requirement operate election for one of the 15 geographic area positions must qualify as a takeout facility. The GWNC Board voted 12 in favor, one as opposed a Stakeholder who lives, works, property within and the to support enforcement of or “Q”owns conditions in general geographic area the candidate seeks to represent. GWNC geographic the specific actions of the City of Los Angeles Building & Safety areas include: Citrus Square, to enforce theBrookside, requirements in this case. Country Club Heights, Fremont Place, Hancock Park, La Brea/Hancock, Larchmont • Wilshire Subway, Crenshaw Station – Eight GWNC board Village, Melrose, Oakwood-Maplewood/St. Andrews, Ridgewood/ members voted in favor, one opposed and four abstained for Wilton-St. Sycamore a motion Andrews to opposeSquare, the building of a Square, station atWestern-Wilton, Crenshaw and Wilshire Park, Windsor Square, and Windsor Village. More Wilshire Boulevards. The GWNC will invite MTA planners to information on the specific boundaries of the 15 geographic attend our January meeting to discuss options for development for areas can be found on pages 15 and 16 of the GWNC bylaws at the existing MTA-owned property at the corner of Crenshaw and http://www.greaterwilshire.org/site/files/GWNC%20-%20 Wilshire. • Bylaws%20Final%20_%20Approved%205-13-09.pdf Proposed Medical Marijuana Ordinance – Twelve GWNC Board votes in favor and one abstention for recommending the GWNC Candidates who wish to file and for election fordraft one of of the the proposed 6 special support the City Attorney the fourth interest categories must qualify as a Stakeholder who participates ordinance. a regular and Developer ongoing basis in the special interest category • onWindsor Village Lawsuit – The GWNC Board voted the candidate seeks to represent. The 6 special interest categories unanimously to request that the City of Los Angeles vigorously include: Renter, by Education, Religion, Non-profit defend aBusiness, lawsuit brought the developer of theother property located and At-Large. at 751-752 South Windsor Blvd. alleging “abuse of discretion” in denials of development permits within the Park Mile area. filling period begin on Friday, February 12, • The Fire candidate station 29 New GPS will Units purchased – The GWNC 2010 and end on March 15, 2010. The filing forms may soon be purchased and delivered five portable GPS units for Fire station downloaded from the City Clerk website http://cityclerk.lacity.org/ 29The station’s captain reports “they are thrilled” with the items. • election/ncdocs/website.pdf or by contacting the Election Division Robert Burns Park – The GWNC Board voted unanimously office at Piper Technical Center, 555 Ramirez Street, 3rd Floor, Space to spend $658.50 for five 24” boxed trees for the landscaping 300, Los Angeles, Ca 90012. Phone: 213-978-0444. A Candidates’ improvements at Robert Burns Park. The park has been temporarily Forum is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2010. closed for re-seeding of the lawn and new landscaping. Please join us at our next meeting, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting 7pm at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. – January 13, 2010, 7 p.m., @ the Wilshire Ebell , Parking available in the lot!

We want to hear from you… if you haven’t joined our mailing list – please write to info@greaterwilshire.org and ask to be added.

Thank you for helping make Windsor Square one of the most remarkable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. We invite you to visit our webpage

windsorsquare.org The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.

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WILSHIRE DIVISION Two male suspects with criminal records were arrested on Dec. 18, thanks to a team effort on the part of area residents, Wilshire police, SWAT officers and police canines. The incident took place around noon when two male African Americans broke into a house on the 600 block of S. Highland Ave. by smashing a rear window. A neighbor saw them and called 9-1-1, prompting a police unit as well as a police helicopter. The suspects ran eastbound to McCadden, where they entered another home through an unlocked door. A maid working in the house came out on the balcony and spoke with police as a SWAT team and canine unit were deployed.

The suspects were found in the garage, where they were apprehended and arrested. ROBBERY: A cell phone was taken from a victim at knifepoint on Dec. 11 around 6:10 p.m. The victim was walking on Larchmont Blvd. near Rosewood Ave. when he was approached by two suspects, one of whom was holding a sixinch-long blade. The suspect held the knife to the victim’s throat and demanded money. Both suspects then fled northbound on Larchmont Blvd. and entered a white vehicle. BURGLARIES: An entire inventory of designer sunglasses was cleared out of Hans Optic on Larchmont Blvd. after the business had closed for the evening on Dec. 16. The suspects cut a hole in the roof at Pickett Fences before realizing they meant to

burglarize Hans Optic, which is about 10 feet away. They then cut a hole in Hans' roof, dropped an extension ladder, took the property and fled. They were seen on security cameras wearing ski masks. Jewelry and other property was taken from a home on the 100 block of N. Citrus Ave. between midnight and 4 a.m. on Nov. 16. The suspect entered the home through the rear door. BURGLARIES FROM VEHICLES: A catalytic converter was stolen from a car parked on the 100 block of S. Detroit St. between 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 7 a.m. on Dec. 11. A purse was taken from a car parke d near 2nd St. and Sycamore Ave. between 11 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 11 a.m. on Nov. 18. Camera and computer equipment was taken from a car parked in a lot on the 300 block of N. Larchmont Blvd. at 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 4. Credit cards and vehicle registration tags were taken from a car parked on the 500 block of N. Rossmore Ave. between 4 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 18. OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A woman walking southbound on the 4000 block of Wilshire Blvd. was shoved down on the sidewalk, punched several times and her purse forcibly removed from her on Mon., Nov. 23 at 12:20 p.m. Suspect fled on foot. Several suspects assaulted a man as he walked home on the 100 block of N. Manhattan

Pl. on Tues., Dec. 8 at 12:30 a.m. BURGLARIES A burglary was foiled on the 300 block of Windsor Blvd. when a victim’s alarm system went off on Wed., Dec. 2 at 3:05 p.m. Suspects were attempting to push open French doors on the second floor balcony, but fled on foot at activation of an alarm. Watches and other jewelry, a plasma tv and a small box safe with various coins worth $10,000 were taken from an apartment on the 400 block of St. Andrews Pl. on Fri., Dec. 4. Jewelry valued at $15,000

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was stolen from an apartment on the 600 block of Norton Ave. sometime between Tues., Dec. 1 and Sun., Dec. 6. A home on the 400 block of N. Beachwood was ransacked. Jewelry, cash and a 200-pound safe totaling $54,500 in value was stolen on Wed., Dec. 16 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Suspects used a pry tool to force open the side door and fled through the front door.

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SECTION ONE

January 2010

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Wesson outlines provisions in medical marijuana ordinance

Sign-ups for girls’ softball continue

It’s not too late for girls to register for the Wilshire Softball spring league at www. wilshiresoftball.com. Fee is $175. Evaluation day is on Sat., Jan. 23 at Lemon Grove Park, 4959 Lemon Grove Ave. Practices begin on Mon., Feb. 1; opening day is Sun., Feb. 21.

may operate in Los Angeles. • There’s a citywide cap of 70 collectives to be distributed geographically among the city’s 35 Community Plan Areas based on population. This provision may be reviewed and revised by the City Council every six months. Collectives that registered before the Interim Control Ordinance on Sept. 14, 2007 and (1) have operated continuously in the same location; (2) have not changed ownership; and (3) have not had a nuisance or public safety violation will be allowed to continue to operate as long as they comply with state law requirements immediately and with the requirements of the ordinance within 180 days. Registration and notification requirements: • Before collectives can operate, they are required to register with and demonstrate compliance with the

ordinance’s requirements to the Department of Building and Safety; provide specified information to the City; and notify specific entities of their intent to operate, including the Certified Neighborhood Council representing the location of the collective. Location, building and operating requirements: • Collectives must be nonprofit and are prohibited from locating within 1,000 ft. of a school, public park, public library, religious institution, licensed child care facility, youth center, vacant residential lot, lot with a residential building or mixed use residential building, substance abuse rehab center or other collective(s). They may only operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Record-keeping, audits and testing requirements: • Collectives must maintain specified records and make

them available to the LAPD and file an annual audit with the city. Sunset clause: • The ordinance expires three years after the effective date of the ordinance, unless the City Council extends it before that date. The biggest remaining unresolved issue is the distance requirement between a collective and a residential use build-

ing. Under the draft ordinance, that distance is set at 1,000 feet. However, the Planning Department has advised that the 1,000 ft. requirement for residential use would severely limit the places the collectives can locate within the city. We also need to look at how some doctors are misusing or abusing their ability to issue medical marijuana recommendations.

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The following article is excerpted from a report by City Councilman Herb Wesson. The City Council is expected to adopt a final medical marijuana ordinance at its Wed., Jan. 13 meeting. It includes various provisions to regulate collectives in the city, including: • Only medical marijuana collectives that meet the requirements of the ordinance

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Business, elections on Park La Brea meeting agenda Association members will elect a new board of directors for 2010 following a business meeting of the Park La Brea Residents Association annual meeting on Sun., Jan. 10. The meeting begins at noon in the theater of the activities center. According to Association president Scott Tollefsen, the election process will be new this year in that each director will independently address the membership about qualifications and objectives for serving on the board.

“Each director will then be voted on individually on a written ballot,” he added. Directors will elect officers at a meeting in February. The meeting is open to members of the Residents Association. Memberships can be purchased at the door before the meeting by filling out an application and paying a $15 membership fee. Applications can also be found in the Park La Brea newsletter, or at the office at 401 S. Burnside Ave. in Tower 39. Call 323-934-1177.

DONATIONS TO THREE non-profit agencies were made by the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce in December. The donations were given to Fairfax High School, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's NexGen program, and the LAPD Wilshire Division's Explorer program. Pictured from left are Edward Lord and Joyce Kliefield of Fairfax High School; Sgt. A.J. Kirby and Capt. Bill Hart, of the LAPD's Wilshire Division; James Panozzo, executive director of the Miracle Mile Players; Randy Murphy, of LACMA; and John A. Calderone, CEO of Olympia Medical Center.

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Repaving, rezoning on Mayor calls for speed up Council office 2010 agenda of public transit projects As we begin the New Year, I look forward to completing several important projects in the Wilshire area. Here are five things to look forward to in 2010: • Beverly Boulevard will be re-paved. The Bureau of Street Services obtained federal stimulus funding for re-surfacing projects, and the funds were specifically targeted for heavily traveled streets. My office worked hard to make sure that Beverly Blvd. between Wilton Place and Rossmore Ave. made the list. The crews have done the preliminary curbing work and plan to complete construction after the New Year. *** • Construction will begin on the new Wilshire YMCA on Oxford Ave. near Third St. I have been working with the staff of the YMCA for years to identify the funding, refine the design and work through the city process for this twostory, 32,000-square-foot community recreation facility. The city provided $6 million in redevelopment funds for this project, which will make a vast improvement in the Western Avenue area. The groundbreaking is scheduled for the fall of 2010. *** • The Wilton Green Islands project will be built. My office is working with the Bureau of Street Services and the community now on designs for this project. The new landscaped traffic triangles will be installed on Wilton Place at First and Second streets by next summer. The project will also include stamped crosswalks to encourage people to walk more in this beautiful, historic neighborhood. *** • Zoning refinement for

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Celebration Jan. 29 to mark Chevalier’s Books 70 years By Jane Gilman chased the bookstore from Best-selling books when Joe Chevalier in 1990. They added Chevalier opened his store on a space directly north of the Larchmont Blvd. in 1940 were store for a children’s book sec"The Grapes of Wrath" and tion. "For Whom the Bell Tolls." A free story hour now de Now, 70 years later, The Girl lights youngsters every with the Dragon Saturday and Tattoo leads the Sunday at PHOTO PAGE 1 list of best sell10:30 a.m. ers. The staff in Marking the anniversary cludes Elizabeth Newstat and are current co-owners of the Norman Dixon. Weekly book bookstore, Filis Winthrop and signings at the shop showcase Sue Otto. local authors. The store will celebrate its The owners also initiated a 70-year milestone with cham- Grandparents and Kids Book pagne and hors d’ouevres on Club, and expanded the cookFri., Jan 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at book department. “Now, it’s the store. one of the largest cookbook Joe Chevalier opened the stores in the city,” Sue Otto store bearing his name in said. 1940 on Beverly Blvd. between Middletown Drug and Horne’s Pet Shop. It was primarily a CalNational, seven rental bookshop with cards others now US Bank and a few books. CalNational Bank has be Several years later come US Bank. The branch, Chevalier’s Books moved to at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd. 239 N. Larchmont Blvd. as a changed its name as of Jan. 1, full-fledged bookstore. It also 2010. stocked greeting cards, statio- In October, US Bank also nery and desk accessories with purchased Bank USA, Citizens a sales staff of four. National Bank, Madisonville He moved the bookstore to State Bank and North Houston its present location at 136 N. Bank, all of Texas; Community Larchmont Blvd. in 1975. Bank and Park National Bank, Linda Friedman, Gilpin both of Illinois; and San Diego Netburn and Winthrop pur- National Bank.

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Wilshire/La Brea 482-unit project was approved (Continued from page one) ment with 40,000 square feet of ground floor retail at public hearings, said Eggleston. But despite opposition to a zoning change that removed a buffer from the residential area backing up to the project, and the sheer size of the development, it passed through “without any serious considerations of our concerns,” Eggleston added. City Council approved the project last month. The L.A. Conservancy’s hope of saving the 1965 Columbia Savings Bank on the property was also ignored. Designed by architect Irving Shapiro, the bank building is nominated for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources. A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 29. But demolition is already underway. “The city, and not the state, has jurisdiction of the redevelopment of the site and the demolition of the bank building,” according to Carolyn Ramsey, communication spokesman for Councilman LaBonge. Original plans for the block were much bigger, standing at 22 stories, but was scaled back to seven following neighborhood input. Council District Four backed the project, as Wilshire Blvd. is approved for tall buildings, according to Renee Weitzer, LaBonge's chief of staff. Designed by Thomas P. Cox Architects, the Art Deco-style building will be in keeping with the Miracle Mile neighborhood, she said. Features include 20-foot wide sidewalks, double rows of trees to protect against traffic on Wilshire, and a small park on Eighth St. and Sycamore, Weitzer said. The project includes studios and one- and two-bedroom units above a podium-style structure and a total of 996 parking spaces. San Francisco-based BRE also owns the block-long 5600 Wilshire in the Mile, between Hauser Blvd. and Ridgeley Dr.

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Diverse girls’ soccer team scores 12–0 By Sondi Toll Sepenuk The AYSO Hollywood U-16 all-star girl’s soccer team deserves a huge round of applause for accomplishing something that’s never been done in their league. They finished their regular season 12– 0, without giving up a single goal. Let me repeat that. They didn’t give up a single goal. Not one. All season. In the process, they won the U-16 AYSO Area1P title—which extends from South L.A. to the Pacific Palisades. If you follow the game of soccer, you know what an amazing accomplishment that is. In fact, the local girls achieved another milestone that hasn’t been done by a Hollywood AYSO girl’s soccer team in their division—they went to the highly competitive Myles Standish tournament in Pasadena—and they won. But that’s not the real story. The real story is about the local girls who make up this incredible team: Wallis Bland, Shayna Stein, Tatiana Raskin, Nicole Batres-Torres and Addie Black. “What is interesting to me is that [this team] encompasses girls from La Cienega to downtown Los Angeles,” says Mick Muhlfriedel, the team’s coach. “We’ve got a team of girls that reflects many of L.A.’s diverse cultures.” The team draws its play-

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ALL-STARS are left to right: (bottom row) Jimena Torres, Jeanette Badillo, Maria Gomez, Wallis Bland, Nicole Batres Torres, Jodi Cruz. (middle row) Esmeralda Altamirano, Addie Black, Janice Ramirez, Hadley Dion, Shayna Stein, Julia Dimayuga. (top row) Ron Neef, Ellena Rodriguez-Davey, Vicki Barboza, Mick Muhlfriedel, Tatiana Raskin.

ers from downtown L.A. to Pico Union to Hancock Park to Beverly Hills. Even though the geography encompasses a large area, there aren’t many girls playing in the U-16 division. “We were able to pick our girls from 29 players, whereas an area like Culver City will have 300 girls to choose from,” explains Mick. For years, the team practiced at Fairfax High, but once the practice field was switched to John Liechty Middle School at Wilshire and Union, things started to fall into place. “Girls would walk by the

field and say ‘can I play?’” laughs coach Mick. AYSO’s motto is ‘everybody plays,’ so of course, coach Mick and assistant coach Ron Neef invited them aboard. One of the team’s players, sweeper Shayna Stein from Brookside, chose to leave the security of her U-14 team to move up to this new all-star endeavor. “I sensed this team was going somewhere. I felt comfortable with them and I really clicked with them.” Mid-fielder-forward Jimena Torres, who lives downtown, filled another vacancy. “My

Larchmont Chronicle friend at school noticed that I like to play soccer and one day said, ‘there are not enough players to play, do you want to come?’ I was nervous, they were all really good. I felt small. I thought I wasn’t gonna be capable of reaching their high level.” But Jimena was exactly what the team was looking for. “We’ve shown up for games where other teams were all uniformed up with matching jackets and backpacks and they all laughed at our girls when they showed up wearing different jerseys from different years. Then they’d throw their uniforms on and the game would start and they weren’t laughing for very long,” chuckles the coach. This coming together of backgrounds has only heightened the team’s game. “It’s fun to watch how they get along and what they’ve learned about each other culturally,” says assistant coach Ron.

“Last year, there was a conversation about Bat Mitzvah’s and how some girls didn’t know what that was, and conversely some girls had no idea what a Quinceanera was and they talked all about the similarities and differences. It was fun to be able to observe and listen.” The team’s relatives are even getting into the act. This year’s end-of-season family barbecue included hot dogs, hamburgers and enchiladas. “I had my hot dog on a tortilla!” laughs Debra Stein, mother of Shayna. The girls are now focused on fundraising for their trip to West Palm Beach, FL, where they are one of only 24 teams nationwide invited to the U-16 soccer Nationals this July. “We have lots of cultures coming together for one reason—to play the game of soccer,” states Ron. “We hope to bring that spirit with us to the Nationals.”

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Relax, detox, feel better with a footbath at Healing Hands By Suzan Filipek Perhaps the next best thing to walking on a beach is soaking your feet in a Focus Detox Footbath. Maybe even better. A mixture of water, salt and electric current “generate a stream of negative ions, like the ocean,” says energy healer Brandy Rosenberg, who recently started offering the practice at the Healing Hands Wellness Center. One of the co-owners of the Center was so moved by his own experience with the treatment, he invited Brandy to set up shop at his Crescent Heights Ave. location. Through osmosis, impurities, from pollution, fast foods, alcohol, drugs, etc. are released for up to a few days after the treatment. People lose weight, acne clears, indigestion and sinuses improve; diabetics and Lyme disease sufferers benefit from the treatment. It works on “whatever their issue is,” says Brandy.

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“I’ve seen so many miracles… one man with diabetes could hardly walk. By his third treatment he was on his bike.” The copper coil oxidation process was created in the 1960s by NASA to help astro-

nauts get grounded after their voyage into space, explains Brandy, as she pours water into a copper tub, adds a dash of Himalayan salt and a mild electrical current. After soaking my feet for 35

minutes, the result was not pretty—a dark brown, jellylike substance had oozed out from the pores of the soles of my feet (which have the biggest pores and are the most condensed area of the body.) To be fair some of the dirt color was from the copper tub, but the bluish gel was from the unassimilated vitamins I had taken that morning, guessed Brandy. She rarely “reads” the water, she said. But after doing this for five years, can often detect problems, whether she means to or not. One artist detoxed such heavy fumes after 30 years of working with tubes of paint, Brandy’s eyes burned. A former pro-rodeo rider who continues to saddle up in her spare time, Brandy had worked in the music business when she was diagnosed with needing knee surgery, and later, developed a hernia. Prescription drugs and an operation (for acid reflux) didn’t work, but yoga and ensuing alternative therapies

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YMCA offers ways to start and stick with exercise program By Laura Eversz Unable to work out due to an injury, Larchmont Village resident Brad Kent packed on the pounds. “A friend who had seen me walking down the street called to say he didn’t recognize me at first and that he was disappointed,” said the 36-year-old, who was tipping the scales at 265 pounds. But Kent says he knew exactly what to do. “I went back to the YMCA.” A “Y” kid growing up in the midwest, Kent joined the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA when he moved to Los Angeles. He’s been exercising there “on and off for the past eight years.” Kent’s one of a growing number of “health seekers” the Y caters to, said Joe Jimenez, associate director of healthy lifestyles. “Sixty to 70 percent of members are people who want to get healthier, but need help. The others already know how to work out.” The YMCA can help you kickstart a program in a number

FIFTY-TWO POUNDS LIGHTER and counting, Brad Kent calls the YMCA “Hollywood's best-kept secret.”

of ways, he says. Many choose the Coach Approach, an exercise support process designed to teach new and returning exercisers how to start and stick with their program. With Coach Approach, the YMCA pairs you with a personal wellness instructor. With the help of the coach, members learn ways to kick the inactivity habit, build success as an exerciser, commit to

a manageable program, shape work-outs around preferred activities and stay on track. Equipment orientations occur in two-part sessions, focusing on both upper body and lower body equipment set-up and technique. Another way to do it is with the FitLinxx exercising tracking system, said Jimenez. “Our state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength

equipment are linked to a computerized system, which prompts your individual seat and weight settings, monitors range of motion, tracks your progress and allows staff to help you reach your goals." The first 30 days are the most important for health seekers, said Jimenez. "They're new to a gym and don't know how to use the equipment. So they often get discouraged and quit. But it's a process. Usually after a month they feel comfortable, and if they keep it up for six months, they're more likely to continue." While many people used to hire a personal trainer, “with the economy, more and more people are trying to find an affordable way to fitness,” said Jimenez. The YMCA programs are good for that, he adds. By punching in your i.d. number, the FitLinxx program will show when you last worked out. "If you haven't shown up in awhile, one of our staff will

call or e-mail and say 'get your butt over here!'" Through the system, you can also set up an appointment with an instructor, ask questions and get encouraging messages from coaches who are tracking your progress. "It's such a great program. You don't have to think about a thing, its all right there for you," he added. But if that's not your thing, there's something for everyone," says Jimenez, including group classes in yoga, boxing, swimming, pilates and dance. Kent agrees, calling the facility at 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. one of Hollywood's bestkept secrets. "It's also just a real community here, like my Larchmont neighborhood. People are friendly, they say hello. I've made life-long friends here." In the process, he’s shed 52 pounds, with plans to lose another 25. "I just feel so good now, so much better."

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It was her recovery from breast cancer that led Cindy Albon to acupuncture. She had suffered side effects from chemotherapy and radiation, and was in the hospital for several months. She tried Chinese medicine to ease the pain, and made remarkable progress. That was more than a decade ago. Today, Albon has switched from a successful career as an artist to fulfill her dream to become an acupuncturist. She recently opened WellStream Acupuncture, located at 321 N. Larchmont

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Village Perinatal provides Mommie & Me skate Pershing Square ice rink Baby is on board “the ice” at a coupon available on all mass For more information call extra care for moms, babies “Mommie & Me Stroller Skate” transit lines. Underground the hotline at 213-847-4970 or

Online exercise program helps reduce stroke risk Whether in the gym, at home or on the road, you can participate in a free online exercise program. The Power Fitness Plan—part of the American Stroke Association’s Power To End Stroke awareness campaign—teaches participants daily exercises for 12 weeks. “We’ve included a lot of variety so participants don’t get bored,” said Andrea “Dre” Nichols-Everett, the certified fitness expert who created the plan. “The plan begins with light cardio to build endurance, then weights are added to increase lean muscle mass.” Participants start small and build strength and endurance over 90 days to encourage making exercise a habit. They are encouraged to plan for 150 minutes of moderateintensity physical activity a week and can choose one of two workouts. The first focuses on exercising at a gym or workout facility. The second has advice for working out at home or in a hotel. A nutrition plan is available at powertoend stroke.org.

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Village Perinatal has opened in the Larchmont Medical Building, suite 525, with stateof-the-art ultrasound equipment. The owner, Dr. Richard Benoit, said he founded Village Perinatal to provide outstanding care to mothers and their unborn babies. The office will work closely with the patients’ primary obstetrician to provide genetic counseling, basic ultrasounds and advanced screening tests. The doctor said his goal is to provide pregnant women with timely information to alleviate fears and make the most informed decisions for the health of the patient and her baby. A Massachusetts native, Benoit graduated from Brown University and spent his fouryear residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance. He obtained a masters in public health degree at Yale on a maternal fetal medicine fellowship. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he has published research papers on a variety of pregnancy care and obstetrical ultrasound topics.

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‘Hi Definition’ vision goes beyond laser technology

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deep by Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald Q: I’m approaching 40 and I’m doing absolutely nothing in terms of anti-aging for my skin. Where do I even start? “It’s simpler than you think,” explains Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald. What she calls ‘the golden three’, sunscreen, an antioxidant and a retinoid, team up to slow the aging process. “Your body is wired to heal itself. But you’re acquiring damage faster than you can repair, so I want to help you slow down the damage and give yourself an edge on healing.” What we may think causes the look of aging is not from the passing of time as much from habits, she explains. “A 90 year-old monk who rarely goes outside is going to have suprisingly nice skin. That’s because the sun is a bigger culprit than the clock.” The sun causes us to accummulate freckles and sun spots and to loose collagen (protein in our skin). What we’ve learned through recent research is that the more collagen we lose the less our skin can remake. This precious protein is what gives skin its tautness, strength and resilience from wrinkling. The combination of this skincare performs the major anti-aging duties: blocking sun and protecting collagen. Smooth an antioxidant, such as vitamin C, CoffeeBerry or idebenoe, over your face and neck each morning. Top that with a full spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher to block UVA and UVB rays, she advises. UVA rays are damaging your skin right through your car windows through the day, so reapplying is key. Mineral sunscreen (such as Colorescience Sunforgettable) can be dusted over your makeup midday to boost protection. Round out your defense team with a retinoid to improve skin texture and appearance and further prevent collagen damage. “Starting with something over the counter is fine, then in time you may build up to prescription strength,” suggests Dr. Fitzgerald. Next on the horizon? DNA repair serums have recently emerged at doctors’ offices to repair sun and environmental damages and stimulate collagen production. Serums can be used with ‘the golden three’ to maximize our own defense systems. It’s all good news. You are more in control of your skin’s aging than you even knew. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Board Certified Dermatologist located in Larchmont Village with a special focus on anti-aging technology. She is an injection training physician for the better known dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and the new Evolence as well as a physician trainer for Botox. Dr. Fitzgerald is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA and an international Sculptra trainer for Dermik Laboratories.Visit online at www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD.com. Telephone (323) 464-8046 Adv.

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years ago. Today Dr. Martines lives in Hancock Park and recently opened his practice in Larchmont Village, where he specializes in making the most of his patients’ smiles. A popular option—for aesthetics and convenience among adults and teens—are clear, removable braces that straighten teeth invisibly. Children and the most challenging cases are treated with braces made of wires from sturdy, flexible material similar to that used for the antennas of the space shuttle. His fluency in working with cutting-edge techniques— including space-age wires— comes in handy with the latest generation in braces, he says. A board certified orthodontist with more than 16 years of clinical experience, Martines received his dental degree at Loma Linda University, where he was recognized by both his faculty and colleagues with the “Professionalism Award.” In 1994 he completed his master’s degree in orthodontics at Indiana University. His research earned him a NASA award for his contributions to space and life science research. A lecturer and clinical instructor at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics, he has also lectured to several graduate programs and study groups. He and his wife, Ann, have a son, Enzo, age two. Martines is also an avid soccer fan and has traveled as far away as Tokyo to watch his beloved team win an international championship. His private orthodontic practice is on the fourth floor of the Larchmont Medical Building. He will have an open house on Thurs., Jan. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. Larchmont Village Orthodontics is located in the Larchmont Medical Building, 321 North Larchmont Blvd., Suite 405. For more information call 323-465-7100.

Miracle Mile Medical Center is celebrating the opening of its new clinic on Thurs., Jan. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. The clinic, which specializes in sports medicine and spine disorders, is at 6014 San Vicente. It is adjacent to the hospital that was purchased in 2004 by Dr. Gil Tepper, an orthopedic spine surgeon. The 17-bed boutique facility concentrates on providing minimally invasive procedures which will allow the patient a dramatically reduced recovery period so that he can return to his normal lifestyle. These procedures are applied to a variety of surgical specialties including but not limited to orthopedics, general surgery, bariatrics, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal and pain management.

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Olympia Medical Center celebrates a milestone The managing partners of Olympia Medical Center celebrated the center’s fifth year anniversary in December. The hospital has undergone numerous changes since its acquisition by the group of doctors in 2004. Among them, the 204-bed facility was named Olympic Medical Center—in keeping with its location at 5900 W. Olympic Blvd. It has undergone a $13 million renovation, bringing the medical center up to standards recognized by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare rating company. HealthGrades has awarded

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By Liz Neporent Somehow, an exercise originally meant to help wounded soldiers and was developed in World War 1 Europe by Joseph Pilates, has caught on with Jennifer Aniston, then Oprah and then just about everybody else in America. Originally based on yoga, exercise and the movements of animals, it has morphed into a style all its own today. But is Pilates really right for everyone? Here’s a closer look. What is Pilates? Pilates (pronounced puh-lateez) is a series of low-impact exercises meant to strengthen core muscles—namely, your abs and lower back. Individual Pilates exercises emphasize stretching and body movements and don’t require traditional weights. What Pilates can and can’t do If your goal is to slim down, have firmer muscles, flatten your belly and reshape that entire torso area, then Pilates really can work wonders. In fact, it first caught on with dancers for exactly that reason. Also, if you’re looking to reduce stress and strengthen bones, Pilates is worth your time. But, if you have a lot of weight to lose, Pilates alone won’t do the trick. You’ll have to pair it with cardio activities such as daily walks and cut some calories out of your diet. Do that and you’ll be looking and feeling great in no time.

Who can and can’t do Pilates? Pilates can be done by just about anyone, either in a gym or at home. For instance, Mat Pilates requires nothing more than bare feet, comfy clothes and an area about the size of a beach towel. There are people who should avoid Pilates, though. Pilates isn’t for someone recovering from a severe back injury or someone with a significant misalignment in the spine. Also, while Pilates can be done during pregnancy, it should only be done with a professional Pilates trainer, not on your own. Getting started How can you give Pilates a try? Most health clubs and gyms offer Mat Pilates classes.

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Natura Spa 3249 Wilshire Blvd. 213-381-2288 www.natura-spa.com A dry sauna made with yellow clay imported from Korea and a range of treatments from acupressure to foot massage highlight the offerings at Natura Spa. The facility is home to steam rooms, whirlpools and cold plunges, as well as a staff of massage specialists trained in the traditional art of Asian deep tissue and scrub methods. The two-hour “Silver Special” combines a body scrub, mineral oil massage, hair treatment and choice of three facial masks. Beverly Hot Springs 308 N. Oxford Ave. 323-734-7000 www.beverlyhotsprings.com A bountiful artesian well delivers sparkling hot mineral water from 2,200 feet below the surface at Beverly Hot Springs, the only natural mineral thermal spa in Los Angeles. Amenities include hot and cold pools, steam and dry herbal saunas, shiatsu and deep tissue massages and seaweed body scrubs. The spa draws upon European and Asian techniques for its “Bamboo Fusion Massage Therapy” package. It also boasts an exclusive mineral rock massage designed to alleviate an assortment of body ailments.

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Olympic Spa 3915 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-857-0666 www.olympicspala.com Natural and therapeutic products are used at Olympic Spa, where amenities include a jade-laden steam sauna, hot mugwort tea pool and Bichotan Charcoal Therapy Room. Akasuri—said to be the secret to ageless skin—involves sloughing away aged skin cells using a traditional Korean technique. The “Goddess” package uses products exclusive to Olympic Spa and includes a full-body scrub, rinse, massage, scalp massage, facial and hair treatment.

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Group weighs in on Wilshire, Home delivery feeds 165 a day Childrens among Every weekday morning, as part of the Home Delivered ‘top hospital’ Farmers Market projects Childrens Hospital Los staff drivers with the Assistance Meals program.

(Continued from page 1) At the Dec. 16 meeting, Handelman told the land use committee that the comment period on the project had closed and that the project’s environmental impact report would be out this month. In terms of traffic issues that still remain, he said Hanover was working with the city council, city officials and residents to try and solve several issues. Among the immediate measures being proposed would be to install left-turn lanes for the eastbound/westbound lanes on Wilshire and Crescent Heights, and implement additional parking restrictions on both sides of Crescent Heights between Wilshire and 6th St. Farmers Market adjacent A.F. Gilmore Co., the owner of Farmers Market at West Third St. and Fairfax Avenue, approached the committee to inform them of their plans to build a shopping center across the street that could be anchored by a 24,000-squarefoot space. The northwest corner of Third and Fairfax is currently occupied by an empty lot, where Christmas trees and Halloween pumpkins are sold seasonally. The center would be built on that lot, plus space that’s now home to a parking lot, plant nursery and some small retail buildings, according to Mark Panatier, vice president of A.F. Gilmore. He said the company had been talking to retailers about occupying the main retail space. The center, which is proposed as a build-to-suit project, could have more than 43,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, with two levels of parking. The large anchor space could also be di-

vided into smaller units, said Panatier. In addition to the retail space, the project is designed to accommodate a 2,500-squarefoot restaurant. Panatier said he expected the permitting process to begin within the first quarter of the year, with construction beginning in the fall with expectations pointing to an opening the following year. “This is the best possible use compared to what they could have done,” said board member Teresa Feldman. Panatier assured the committee that this “was not an expansion of the Farmers Market.” “This project needs to create its own identity,” he said. “We wanted to introduce this project early so you get an idea of what our plans are. We still need to have discussions with our neighbors.” Little Bar application Meanwhile, the committee also expressed their support with the owner of Little Bar, who plans to file an application this month with the city for the sale of alcohol. Currently, the bar at 757 S. La Brea Ave. is permitted to sell only beer and wine. New drugstore CVS is proposing to build a new single-story 10,370-square-foot drugstore with 13 street-level parking spaces and 31 rooftop spaces on property currently occupied by La Brea Chrysler at Third St. and La Brea Ave. Once constructed, the drugstore would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about the Mid City West Community Council and these projects, go online to www.midcitywest. org.

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Learn the basics of poker or refine your skills at a sevenweek series of poker classes at the Claude Pepper Senior Citizen Center, 1762 S. La Cienega Blvd. George “The Engineer” Epstein, author of two books on the game, will teach the basics of Texas Hold’em, including hand selection and bluffing, on Fridays at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. A poker lab, that helps players develop and refine their skills, follows from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. Course fee is $40; advance registration is recommended. Call 310-559-9677.

“Seniors 60 and older qualify for the deliveries,” said Renate Grey, program coordinator. “They must be unable to shop or cook.” From baked chicken to lasagna, meals are delivered Monday through Friday, with Friday deliveries including frozen dinners for the weekend. Clients are asked to donate $2.75 per day. “Most of the clients are in their 80s or 90s,” Grey said. “One man in Hollywood is 102.” Barbara Linski, executive director of the Assistance League of Southern California’s Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center, said the purpose of the program is “to enhance the quality of life for the aging population and to support independent living.” For more information call 323-957-3900.

Angeles has been designated a “Top Hospital” by the Leapfrog Hospital Recognition Program. It is only one of eight children’s hospitals in the nation to achieve that status, according to an announcement made at the group’s annual meeting in December in Washington, D.C. “We aren’t surprised to be listed among the nation’s top children’s hospitals, but we are certainly proud to be named along with these other wonderful institutions, all dedicated to providing the best possible care to our young patients,” said Childrens’ president and CEO Richard Cordova. More than 1,200 hospitals completed “The Leapfrog Hospital Survey,” but only 34 urban, eight children’s and three rural hospitals were named Top Hospitals based on survey results.

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A SIX-WEEK strength training class begins in January.

Walk the mall, or grounds of Will Rogers home with OASIS class. The fast-paced series includes both chair and standing exercises. Sign up for an individual class on Wed., Jan. 20, or a five-session class beginning Wed., Jan 27. Personal trainer Jackie Lee will lead a six-week strength training class beginning Thurs., Jan. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Intermediate tai chi and chigung meditation classes are offered on Fridays beginning Jan. 22 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Students will feel relaxed and harmonized following instruction in classic hatha yoga on Fridays beginning Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westside Walkers cover some mileage on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Westside Pavilion from 8 to 10 a.m. The free program provides a safe form of exercise in any kind of weather. To register go to www.oasisnet.org or call 310475-4911 ext. 2200.

have a stereotypical image of what a person should look like, think like, dress like and speak like,” Morris writes. She suggested the following additional tips. Have a clear vision of what you want your life to be like in 25 years. This commitment will drive the choices you make about how you will live your life. Take inventory of your youthful assets. Remember, it’s much easier to keep what you have than to regain what you lost. Be proud of what you

can do. Indulge in positive thinking. You are what you say you are, so don’t tell yourself you are getting old. Get in control of your health. Work with traditionally trained doctors, but make sure he or she has experience in anti-aging therapies. Do not plan to retire. Plan to have the time of your life. Go back to school or start a new business or career. Remember, if you have made your health a priority, you can have an even better second half.

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‘Purple’at Pantages Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie in “The Color Purple” coming to the Pantages theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wed., Feb. 10 to Sun., Feb. 28. For tickets go to www.BroadwayLA.org, or call 800-982-2787.

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A variety of activities— from mall-walking to classes in strength training and Tai Chi—are offered by OASIS. The organization for adults 50 years of age and older sponsors the programs at Macy’s at the Westside Pavilion, 10730 W. Pico Blvd. OASIS Adventurers will spend an hour exploring the grounds surrounding the former home of humorist Will Rogers on Thurs., Feb. 4 beginning at 10 a.m. After meeting at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, participants will pair up in groups by fitness level for a walk around the property. Cost is $5 plus an $11 parking fee. The way you walk may be putting extra strain on your body. A free class on Tues., Jan. 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. will show how to correct bad habits. Learn to utilize simple exercises to increase joint mobility, reduce stiffness and strengthen muscles at a class by Julliard graduate and choreographer Nurit Krauss. Meets on Mondays, beginning Jan. 25, and Thursdays, starting Jan. 21, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Boom! cardio workout students say it’s the most fun they’ve ever had in an exercise

Stay young in your 70s as the average age expectancy in the U.S. has increased by 27 years. There are now about 70,000 people in America that are 100 years of age or older, and that number is expected to rise to nearly 1 million by 2050. Barbara Morris, a pharmacist and motivational speaker, tells how to in her new book “Put Old on Hold." One way, Morris says, is to never tell people how old you are. “Society attaches enormous significance to chronological age and most people

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Holiday happenings filled Larchmontians’ calendars “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

Heart of Los Angeles made an early yuletide season kick-off with the 20th annual “Holiday of the Heart” gala at the Montage Hotel. Six hundred loyal, avid supporters showed

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Patty Hill up for the organization which serves up academics, arts and athletics to 1,400 L.A. youths. With a support staff of 40 and over 450 dedicated volunteers, many of them prominent in their fields of expertise, 95 percent of HOLA high school graduates attend college. “HOLA gives opportunities that otherwise get lost between the Westside and the Rampart area,” quipped L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez, who took home an award for his years of volunteer mentoring. This drew applause from artist-volunteer John Neva whose tapestries adorn the walls of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

“Hero of the Heart” award went to Larry Nicola, celebrity chef and restaurateur of Nicola (downtown), Nic’s (Beverly Hills) and Mexico Restaurant y Barra (West Hollywood), who was cheered on by his celebrity brother, noted actor Alan Arkin. “I’ve learned that charity is NOT a spectator sport,” Nicola observed. If the 30 HOLA participants seemed extra crisp in black tie, well no wonder. They had been prepped and primped at a special “etiquette dinner” held at the Mason’s Lodge three nights earlier. Other shining stars of the evening included: HOLA founder, Mitch Moore, HOLA executive director Tony Brown with his wife Gwen and new daughter Penelope; board president Skip Koenig with wife Jill, Leah and Sam Fischer, Sheba and Howard Grobstein, Fox Sports en Espanol’s Stephen Espinoza, event cochairs Melise Nicola and Alison Shore, Diane and Michael Ziering, Rod Carter, Jenny and Albert Liou, Councilman Tom LaBonge, former Councilman Nate Holden, Liz Levitt Hirsch and Peter Hogan. *** On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 29, following Emilio Sagi’s sparkling debut of Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” with sonorous American heartthrob Nathan Gunn as Figaro, Peruvian heartthrob (Please turn to page 31)

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Around the Town (Continued from page 30) Juan Diego Florez as Count Almaviva and a decorious Joyce DiDanato as Rosina— Hispanics for LA Opera hosted a shimmering 12th annual Placido Domingo awards in the Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Black and white tablecloths accented with stunning blood red rose centerpieces highlighted the event which honored its legendary namesake Placido Domingo and his wife Marta for invaluable and inspiring support and artistic commitment to the Los Angeles community. Among the music lovers, makers, movers and shakers were: Consul General of Mexico, the Hon. and Mrs. Marcos Gutierrez Gonzales, Consul General of Spain, the Hon. and Mrs. Inocencio Arias Llamas, Consul General of Peru, the Hon. and Mrs. Julio Balbuena, Alicia and Ed Garcia

Routine eye exams are defense against Glaucoma Glaucoma affects the eyes gradually and usually without pain. Because the disease has no warning signs or symptoms, the American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends scheduling regular, comprehensive eye exams as the best defense against this vision-threatening disease. The optic nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve cells begin to degenerate. As the cells die, vision is slowly lost, usually beginning in the side, or peripheral vision. The concern with glaucoma is that without symptoms, vision loss can occur before an individual notices any changes in vision. A cure does not exist; however, early detection is the key to controlling the disease. Patients at high risk for glaucoma can receive dilated eye examinations as a benefit of Medicare coverage. The AOA provides a glaucoma/diabetes hotline program which matches patients with a participating optometrist in their area; contact the Hotline at 800-262-3947. It is estimated that three million Americans have glaucoma and one-half of that population is unaware that they have it. African Americans over age 40, everyone over age 60, and individuals with a family history of glaucoma are at risk. If you or a loved one have not had a comprehensive eye exam in over a year, make an appointment with your eye care professional today. For more information, go on the Internet at www.aoa.org.

Clark, Janet and Nick Ciriello, June and Paul Bilgore, Clara and Larry Yust, Johanna and Ravi Bhatia, Estelita and Lars Roos, Cathy and Paul Tosetti, Luz Watts and Luis Rodriguez Aranguren, and Nina Louise Haro. *** The stocking stuffing didn’t stop on the 24th this holiday season as guests filled the stockings of the West Hollywood Chorale, the Society Players and the Friends of the Robinson Gardens—all in lieu of hostess gifts for Peter and Suz Landay who opened their historic Irving Blvd. home for a sumptuous holiday buffet on Sun., Dec. 27. Among the guests were Peter and Suz’s daughter Amy White with husband John and their children, Ian and Sadie, Juanita Kemp, Betsy and Chris Blakely, Beate and Charles McDermott, Gina and David Riberi, Yvonne and Ed Cazier,

Dennee Frey and Ubaldo Marsan, Jan Daley, Bettina Michaels, Raul Rodriguez, Jane Martin, Kate Nunes, Robert Cash, Melissa and Don Wildman, Shirlee and Harold Haizlip and Anne Combs. *** Looking into the starry future, the message “Feed His People” across the rooftop of the Norwood’s Youngwood Court at Third and Muirfield reminds us that charity doesn’t end on December 31. Happy New Year! That’s the chat! Hope to see ya around the town in 2010!!!

Volunteers sought for hospital gift shop Good Samaritan Hospital, 1225 Wilshire Blvd., is seeking volunteers for its gift shop to sell and organize merchandise. Training is provided. For more information, call Dixie Edwards or Claire Mitchell at 213-977-2358.

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Two couples start holiday tradition in Windsor Square In celebration of the holiday season, two Windsor Square couples launched a caroling parade tradition last year that is hoped to carry on for years to come. Clare and Kevin Cohen of N. Norton and their friends, Martha and Alex Adams of N. Plymouth, spearheaded the event that kicked off Dec. 21. The caroling—which began under the Adams’ big tree and ended at the Cohen’s house— featured a local gypsy folk band called The Blasting Company, which is described as equal parts CocoRosie, Fiddler on the Roof and Mary Poppins. “We hope this will become an annual Windsor Square holiday caroling tradition,” Clare said. “We envision expanding this over the next few years and including more and more of our neighbors

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Good Samaritan archivist to speak

Dr. Lowell Irwin, an oncologist and archivist, will describe the “Mansions of Good Samaritan Hospital” at an auxiliary meeting on Mon., Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. The event will kick off the Good Samaritan’s 125th anniversary celebration. A luncheon at Trader Vics at L.A. Live will follow at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. A walking tour of the historic Hotel Figueroa, 939 South Figueroa St., will also be available. For more information, contact Colette Witt at 323-4667333.

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school news By eva hilton 5th Grade The year of 2010 will be a very busy year if it is anything like the holidays! LCS put together more than 120 bags of food to provide Thanksgiving feasts for families in need in our community. Students also made handmade centerpieces, and raised more than $3,000 for grocery gift cards. Students are having a lot of fun planting in our gardening program. Now that we have our new composter, our campus will be greener than ever! In classes, the younger kids are learning about their bodies and nutrition with a field trip to the Farmer’s Market. Older students are learning about living ecosystems, family history and Native Americans. Larchmont Charter School wishes you a Happy New Year!

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gather food to help people who are less fortunate. Thousands of people line up for food every week, but S.A.V.E.S. doesn’t have enough to feed all of them. Our middle school students brought in over 300 cans! On Grand Friends Day grandparents and good adult friends came to our classrooms and did activities with us, and then they left to watch a video. After our classes, we met for lunch in the school gym. The after-school jazz band performed

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and some of the elementary kids sang. Sixth graders had their first concert of the year to raise awareness about Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans to show how people endured through tough times. The season for football and volleyball has ended, and now the basketball and soccer has started. The boys’ basketball and soccer teams, and the girls’ soccer team have had at least one game so far. The boys’ soccer team lost their first game, but won their second game. The girls’ soccer team lost one of their games 9 to 0. Lastly, the boys’ basketball team won their first game, 32 to 30.

By sydney Gough 4th grade The whole upper elementary has begun preparing for upcoming sports games. Now that we have all received our teams for the new soccer season, we have started practicing. Everyone was so anxious for the Holiday Concert! Preparation for it was so fun and the students loved the songs they sang. We chose a variety of Hanukkah and Christmas songs. We have just had ParentTeacher Conferences and we received report cards too. It was scary but exciting. The end of the first trimester is already over and I can’t believe it! Curtis families went to the Barker Hanger at the Santa Monica Air Center to participate in the One Voice Community Outreach event to package fresh foods for the hungry.

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school news By Maya Klapper, 6th grade Jackson Terry, 5th grade

‘Tis the season to be giving at EHS! One way of giving was the “Project Celebration Toy and Book Drive.” Kids brought in new unwrapped gifts for children of all ages. Children from every classroom helped with the delivery to the Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center. Our Winter Program was a lively way to start the holidays. Everyone celebrated “The Season of Light” with festive holiday songs like “Run Run Rudolph” and “I Love Latkes.” “Grandparents and Special Friends Day” was a great success this year! From writing poems to comparing technology “back then and now,” all of our guests had a tremendous amount of fun with their student-hosts. School’s fun, but after hours the building really comes alive. There are after-school classes like Eats and Crafts, where kids make gifts and sweet treats for friends and family. Other great clubs are chess, knitting, garage band, video, reading, guitar, and yoga.

CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION By Phoebe Townsend 5th Grade We had our annual 6th grade volleyball match against St. James. Our P.E. teachers did a great job coaching the games. No one knew who would ultimately win because it was a tie halfway through the match. Needless to say it was an exciting match. With C.E.E.’s awesome sets,

PILGRIM SCHOOL By Caroline Wade 11th Grade Pilgrim celebrated the holiday this rainy season with quite a sound. The whole school gathered to sing their thanks for the nearing break time. Stuart Hall was adorned with lights, trees and holly. In fact, many of the guests matched the décor, dressed in red and green ensembles to show good tidings to the jolly season.

bumps, and maybe even spikes the Centipedes (our mascot) won! The 4th and 5th grades got their Secret Santas and made homemade gifts and tried to keep secrets about who they had. Additionally 5th grade is working on transitions, so the Language Arts teacher gave us a project. First, we had to make up a story with transitions in it. Then, we had to present it with a little skit. To top this all off, we have a winter sing where our kindergarten-6th grades sang joyous songs and had fun times. Following an hour of mingling, jingling and, of course, eating deliciously ho-ho-ho-wholesome food catered by City Cuisine, the students of Pilgrim gathered in their respective groups to sing and play songs and recite poetry. Family, friends, and faculty were entertained not only by the students but also by a direct descendant of Santa, Dr. Kidder! Apparently Pilgrim School was on the nice list this year because we were gifted with a new school van. Everyone left the program in good spirits, filled with good food and excitement for the upcoming year at Pilgrim.

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By Noella Park 8th Grade December was a busy month at Cathedral Chapel School as the students prepared for the feast of Christmas. Each class adopted a family through the Adopt-AFamily Program sponsored by Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles. Students purchased needed items such as warm clothes, bedding, toys and household items to deliver to the Cathedral. Canned food items have been collected for Hope Net and we are proud to send over 800 canned good items to Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood to distribute to those who need it during the holidays. We had two Christmas Programs for our parents, relatives and friends. The students in grades kindergarten through 4th shared the Christmas spirit, and two days later the students in grades 5 through 8 presented their Christmas Program. We look forward to our Christmas vacation and returning for an exciting January when we have the opportunity to celebrate Catholic Schools Week!

By Christina Bartzokis 8th Grade Marlborough School finished off 2009 with the annual Winter Choral Concert and Winterfest celebration, which included games, shopping, and good food at the end of finals. On Middle School Service Day, students created holiday cards and collected canned goods for the Hope Net Pantry. On Jan. 11-22, the 7th grade is holding a book drive. It is accepting community donations of any “gently used” books for children of all ages, which will be donated to Book Ends. The Marlborough Student Charitable Fund has set “An International Affair,” a fashion show focusing on styles from Africa, Europe, South America, and Asia in March. The show will raise funds to donate to organizations that help educate underprivileged girls. MSCF hopes to raise $40,000. In the arts, 7th grader Anna Barnes performed with the Los Angeles Ballet Company as Clara in the “Nutcracker” in December. Senior Taylor Harvey will attend the Grammy Awards as one of 26 students selected nationally to be in the Grammy jazz choir.

Prospective families are invited to attend an Open House at Westridge School. Saturday, January 9, 2010 1 to 4 p.m.

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By Madison Zeiss 11th Grade Pacific Hills School collected a record-breaking 1,390 pounds of holiday food for needy families in West Hollywood! We also served our community by helping to distribute H1N1 vaccinations to residents in the Baldwin Hills area. Four of our students, along with their teacher, Mr. Fabian Bejarano, volunteered with the LA Department of Health and the American Red Cross at UCLA to protect 1,100 people from this global pandemic virus. Our theatre performance of “Working” was a very colorful musical that showed off some of our brightest performers. The songs sung by workers of all types about their jobs were sometimes funny, sometimes touching, but always entertaining. We have begun rehearsals for our next performance, “Out of the Cubicle,” written by faculty member Mickey Blaine. In January, we are looking forward to Spirit Week leading up to Homecoming. In sports, we will continue to follow basketball and soccer, but will soon add track and boys volleyball to the long list of activities offered at PHS.

By Krystyn Joy hernandez 8th Grade Here at John Burroughs the kids and staff continue to be recognized for their hard work and high achievement. Celebrations and recognition took place with Board member Marguerite LaMotte and Superintendent Michelle King for becoming part of the 800 API club. Some of the 7th grade classes took part in simulated learning. They were able to experience what it was like to manage their own business in the Arabian Bazaar project. They used “money,” selling homemade food and craft items to one another. The student groups were given a budget that they had to manage while making a profit. A seventh grader who participated in this activity said, “It was definitely challenging, but very fun.” Eighth graders are looking forward to the Northern California College and University trip in April. Students will sightsee through San Francisco and take a campus tour of three different Bay Area schools: University of California at Berkeley, San Jose State University and Stanford University.

By John sapunor 12th Grade In the spirit of Christmas, Loyola’s 25 member choir performed at St. John’s Cathedral in “A Festival Lessons and Carols” singing traditional carols and more esoteric, prayer inspired hymns. The choir was accompanied by the St. John Chrysostom’s choir and the USC orchestra. Keeping up with Cub sporting news, water polo finished the season with an amazing 31-1 record, their only defeat coming in a lastsecond heartbreaker to El Toro in the CIF semi-final. They earned a 3rd place ranking in California. Cross-country wound up its season with a 6th place ranking in the state. Elias Gedyon completed his junior year as the second fastest distance runner in the country. Varsity basketball picked up where they left off last year, winning the Jesuit Christmas Tournament in Sacramento on their way to a 7-0 record. Soccer got off to a 3-1 start and hopes to maintain form to be in contention for CIF. On campus, Local boy Galen Landsberg won the school’s Iron Chef cooking competition. Dr. Lalo Diaz organized another successful Toys for Tots program while campus ministry spearheaded the annual Holiday Food Drive.

YAVNEH ACADEMY By Aliza Penn 8th Grade These past few months at Yavneh have been extremely exciting for all. The PTA’s annual book fair took place this month, offering a large variety of books, from fantasy to sciencefiction, so every child could discover the joy of reading. Fun puzzles and workbooks were also sold, providing an entertaining

activity for the purchaser. The book fair also sold funky pens, pencils, and erasers to make writing an exciting and pleasant experience for students. This year’s theme was “growth,” since reading enhances students’ comprehension skills. In addition to being beneficial to the students, the book fair also assists the school financially. The money that is earned is used to pay for educational field trips, school supplies, and much more. The book fair offers many benefits and opportunities for the school and students and is looked forward to every year.

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school news IMMACULATE HEART By Jasmin Kim 11th Grade With the start of the New Year, Immaculate Heart students return to campus after a twoweek break to celebrate the holidays with our families and friends. However, the school’s first semester is not over, and students now face a week’s worth of intense preparation before final exams take place in the middle of

ST. BRENDAN By John Ferraro 8th Grade Thank you to all those who supported our Christmas Fair and came to our Christmas Program. Our Toy Drive and Adopt-a-Family projects went really well. With January comes Catholic School’s Week which takes place towards the end of the month. During this week, we show ap-

WILSHIRE By Noah Lee 6th grade Wilshire Private School decorated with Christmas trees and paper ornaments for the holidays. Now that the student council elections have ended, with Juliet Nguyen as president, Jay Kim as vice-president, Madison Lee as business manager, Daniel Yoon as administrative assistant, and Gabriella Kimbrough as senator, things

the month. Everyone is looking forward to semester break when our anxiety over exams will be gone. During semester break some IH students will travel to our nation’s capitol in Washington, D.C., for the Close Up program. This is an opportunity for us to view our government at work and also tour historical sites and memorials. Meanwhile, prospective students are gearing up for Immaculate Heart’s entrance examination, which will take place on Saturday., January 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. preciation to the teachers and the teachers show appreciation to us, the students. The 8th grade also holds the infamous Classroom Feud which everyone has fun with. The week closes off with the annual volleyball game between the teachers and the 8th grade. Our basketball teams have started practicing under the guidance of coaches Menke and Mark Rice. Our 2nd grader will be having their First Reconciliation this month and our 8th graders will be sending off their high school applications.

are springing into action. For instance, Dr. Park, our fabulous music teacher, has returned. Now that she is here, students will be creating beautiful melodies. But she’s not the only one that produces musical entertainment. Ms. Son and Mrs. Paik are directing the girls of the upper grades in another Boo-che Choom (Fan Dance) performance after our last one at the JJ Grand Hotel. But this time, it will be at the hospital for the veterans of the Korean War. Our school really shows that they want to spread happiness to whoever is ready for it!

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ST. JAMES’ By Miranda Robinson 6th Grade D u r i n g D e c e m b e r, St. James’ Episcopal School had two important events. One was our volleyball tournament and the other was our annual Christmas pageant. At the volleyball tournament, the 6th graders played against the 6th graders from the Center for Early Education. At the Christmas pageant, each grade sang a carol and said a bible verse. The students did wonderfully, and more parents and past students came, which made the church very crowded. Everyone looked fancy with their dresses and suits. I enjoyed these events more than ever because this is my senior year at St. James’ Episcopal School.

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HELPING HAND. Oston Madengue, shown with Katie Trevino at Larchmont Larder, displays one of the donation boxes he has placed in local businesses for the Jenesse Center for abused women and children. The Larchmont Village resident, an eighth grader at Oakwood School, also volunteers at Mothers in Action and Project Angel Food.

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school news By Yingjoy li, 6th Grade skylynn Marquez, 7th Grade

WILSHIRE LITTLE LEAGUERS Jakob Duchesneau and J.J. Mansour will be ready to play ball when practice begins in February for the spring season.

Register through Jan. 31 for Wilshire Little League Sign-ups continue through Sun., Jan. 31 for the 2010 Wilshire Sports Association Little League spring season. More than 350 players are expected to participate in the program that offers baseball for seven-to 12-year old boys and T-ball teams for girls and boys five and six years old. Tryouts for boys’ baseball are on Sat., Feb. 6 at John Burroughs Middle School. No tryouts are necessary for

T-Ball. Baseball practice begins at the end of February. Games begin on Sat., March 6 for major and minor divisions; Sun., March 14 for machine pitch minors. T-Ball teams will be formed in early March; games begin on Sun., March 14. Registration fee is $140; $165 after Jan. 31. T-Ball costs $125; $150 after Jan. 31. Register at www.wilshiresports.com

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Our parents loved our Christmas Concert where we were able to show our singing talents with the most wonderful holiday songs and hymns. Dr. Kevin Baxter, superintendent of Catholic schools, visited us. We collected stuffed animals, toys and goodies to distribute as well as candies for stockings at Angel Guardian Home. Our basketball teams are awesome. Our Decathlon Team is working hard. Afterschool Book Club, Chess Club, Tech Club and this month a class on calligraphy are all having fun. Our 8th graders are taking their high school entrance exams. Sixth graders are getting nearer their three-day trip to Astro Camp. In computer class, we have had the most awesome projects following the Tech Standards—from designing car engines (buying a car this year? Ask a PBS student about car engines!)—to business group projects with a CEO, CFO, marketing and development officer, publicity officer, etc., as well as each group designing a prototype of their product.

Pilgrim students give back Instead of giving gifts to one another, Pilgrim School students decided to help those in need during the holidays. Among charities chosen by elementary students were Toys for Tots, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Spark of Love toy drive sponsored by the L.A. Fire Dept. and A Hope, an HIV/ AIDS charity in Ethiopia. “This was one of the most touching displays of holiday spirit I’ve ever witnessed,” said head of school Mark Brooks.

“For students this age to find it in their hearts to give their own money... it’s a moving testament to what the season is truly about.” The entire school— preschool through 12th grade—partnered with First Congregational Church to support Hope Net. Cans of food exchanged for admission to Pilgrim’s Christmas program were donated to the organization that provides food, home and care to those in need.

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Debutantes celebrate 60th

By Younsook Jang 7th Grade December at CKS was filled to the brim with holiday joy. Hancock Park Convalescent Home was overflowing with

the good cheers brought by our 6th graders. The residents were impressed by their outstanding singing. Students showed their generosity yet again by collecting a large number of new toys for poor children. Firefighters from the Hollywood Division came by the school to pick them up, and students entertained them with

Christmas carols. At our annual Christmas concert the church was filled with beautiful music as students recounted the story of the first Christmas. This event helped us remember that December 25 isn’t all about presents or Santa Claus—it is about the birth of Jesus Christ that occurred more than 2000 years ago.

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THE PRESENTER at the 60th Coronet Debutante Ball was Eric Avazian of Hancock Park, left. Claire O’Donnell Bailhe´ was among the debutantes. Her father is Jacques Bailhe´, right. The event was held recently in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton. Proceeds go to the National Charity League L.A. Founder Chapter.

Learn how to cook, eat, enjoy with Robertino Risotto frutti mare will be on the menu for Robertino Giovannelli’s cooking class this month. An appetizer, pasta, fish entree and dessert will round out the meal, said Giovannelli, the former owner of La Luna Ristorante in Larchmont Village. His upcoming session is the second in a series of classes hosted by the celebrated chef. Date and time are yet to be determined. For more information call 323-353-3689, or send an email to robertinocucina@yahoo.com.

Larchmont Larder chef unveils secret to cooking burgers Michael Beglinger, a chef at Larchmont Larder, will unveil his secrets for grilling burgers at his class on Thurs., Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the restaurant, located at 626 N. Larchmont Blvd. Beglinger will discuss how to select, shape and grill a variety of ground meats. In addition to beef, he will cook turkey, lamb, tuna and veggies. The class will also cover how to make sliders, condiments and side dishes. Cost per person is $75. For more information, call 323920-9900.

By Jasmine Gass 8th Grade Everyone enjoyed the holiday season and are now celebrating the New Year. Report cards for second quarter come out this month, so hopefully everyone did well. We’ll see who received A’s and B’s at the honor assembly this month. As for sports, a large number of students tried out for the basketball team. The season has started and Page Private School is improving their game. Watch out for the Falcons! We are also getting ready for Valentine’s Day. From giving Valentine cards to giving bouquets, everyone is participating. We are all expected to wear pink for the special occasion. The Valentine’s Day Party will hopefully go well. The winter season is still upon us and Page students are all bundled up. Colorful sweaters and scarves are everywhere you look. We are always quick to spread holiday cheer at Page.

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Resolve to nurture your true self in the New Year

The Skirball Museum’s Visions and Values focuses on Jewish life, culture and core beliefs from biblical times to the present. The program includes three docent-led tours as well as a presentation. The Breach of Peace tour compares portraits of Freedom Riders with their 1961 mugshots. There will be a special docent tour led by former Freedom Riders Helen and Robert Singleton. Tours are Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. The Visions and Values tour explores contributions of Jewish life to other cultures as well as what Jews have learned from other cultures while maintaining core values and beliefs. Docent tours are Tuesday through Sunday and start at 1:30 p.m. The Road to Freedom tour surveys American civil rights history, examining such events as the Montgomery bus boycott, the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington. Docent tours are Tuesday through Sunday and begin at 2:30 p.m. Jewish Life in China: Shanghai is presented on Sundays at noon and covers how Jewish immigrants sought freedom from Nazi persecution as well as economic opportunity and religious freedom. Gallery tours are included in admission. Go to www.skirball.org.

By R. Scott Colglazier New Year’s resolutions… ugh. Most of the time they are a combination of optimistic delusion and oppressive inadequacy. Given the nature of television commercials during January, you would think the only thing that matters is joining a gym or going on a diet. (Some, like myself, need both.) A good question to ask, however, is this: What does my true self need? Most nights when I finally turn the television off, I have more or less anesthetized myself rather than stimulated anything new in my thinking. Reading a good book in the New Year might be a start. Don’t tackle an overly ambitious goal like “I’m going to read all the classics this year.” (Trust me, “War and Peace” always wins the battle of New Year resolutions!) Reasonable goals are good at the beginning of January. Read. Go to an art museum.

Attend a free lecture. All of these and more are good ways to jump-start the mind. Additionally, feel something new. Feelings are not inherently good nor bad. But when denied, they almost always rupture in unhealthy ways. For some of us, our New Year resolutions might include feeling the loss of a career or mourning the end of a relationship. Pay attention to your feelings, no matter how scary. Feeling joy is just as important too. Happiness is buzzing all around us; all we have to do is pay attention. It draws near through ordinary experiences, like meeting a friend for coffee or taking a leisurely walk early in the morning. Finally, do something new. This doesn’t have to be grandiose, like hiking the Himalayas or sailing around the world. Just doing something outside your daily routines is wonderfully enlivening. I have one friend who is taking a workshop this year on cabaret sing-

ing! What we do is not nearly as important as just doing something beyond the familiar. Turning the page of the calendar is a great opportunity. In addition to hitting the Stairmaster or signing on with Jenny Craig, nurture your true self this year. Think something new. Feel something new. Do something new. It might be the key to a Happy New Year. R. Scott Colglazier is senior minister of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles and author of several books including “A Winter Name for God.”

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Tony Medley avatar (8/10): This is a fascinating tale, a rip-snorting romp until the final dénouement, which goes on too long and is beyond the realm of credibility, even for sci-fi. But what special effects! When you see an avatar or Na’vi (the native people on the lush moon Pandora) make an eye movement, for example, that’s the exact eye movement that the real actor made captured on a camera before being converted to animation. The avatars and Na’vi are such realistic creatures that one never thinks of them as animations. The locale for the film

is a lush tropical rainforest in the mountains. While it looks astonishingly real, it is all computer generated. Did You Hear about the morgans (6/10): The brilliant Hugh Grant carries this for about an hour, during which I was laughing out loud. But then it slows down enough to induce snores, saved only by a rare appearance by Sam Elliot, in another of his smart, laconic performances. Sherlock Holmes (5/10): Director Guy Ritchie and Robert Downey, Jr. libel Conan Doyle’s iconic creation, the totally intellectual Sherlock Holmes, in this convoluted story. Downey, playing the cerebral Holmes as an action hero, and Jude Law, as Holmes’ biographer Dr. Watson, make one yearn fondly for Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. the Final Station (2/10): This just goes on and on, seeming to tell the story of the inconsiderate way Leo Tolstoy treated his wife in the last year of his life in real time, although in reality the film only lasts for just under two hours. It just seemed like a year. nine (0/10): This movie proves that if you start out with a sow’s ear, what you inevitably end up with is a sow’s ear. Multiple Tony award-winning “Nine” was among the worst Broadway musicals I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen most of them. In translating it to the screen, director Rob Marshall has exacerbated the unmemorable, non-melodic music by casting non-professionals in

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Joffrey performs ‘Cinderella’ in three acts at Chandler The Joffrey Ballet presents Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Cinderella” for the 2009-2010 season of “Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center.” Performed in three acts to Serge Prokofiev’s score, the full-length ballet brings the classic rags-to-riches story to life at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., on Thurs., Jan. 28 and Fri., Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., Jan. 30 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 31, 2 p.m. The Joffrey has been hailed as “America’s Ballet Company of Firsts.” The list includes the first dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation, first to appear on television, first American company to visit Russia, first classical

dance company to go multimedia, first to commission a rock ‘n roll ballet and first and only dance company to appear on the cover of “Time” magazine. Tickets for “Cinderella” are $30 to $120 per person. They can be purchased at the box office, online at www. ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-982-2787.

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Violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Rohan de Silva will be performing together at the Luckman Fine Arts complex on the Cal State LA campus on Sat., Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Perlman has earned 15 Grammys and four Emmys for categories such as Best Classical Album and Best Instrumental Performance. De Silva has taught at the Perlman Music Program in Long Island, N.Y. as well as the Julliard School of Music. “The Mikado,” the most celebrated of Gilbert & Sullivan operas, will be performed at the Luckman on Sat., Jan. 16. Known as the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera, it is considered by some as the most popular opera ever written. For more information, call the box office at 323-343-6600 or order through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. LT_LarchmontChron_Aug09.qsd:LarchmontChronicleAd.qxd

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DINING

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323.900.8080

GET COZY DATE NIGHTS CELEBRATE! EVENING SPARKLE Nordstrom Michael Kors J. Crew Tracy Allen Fine Jewelry Barneys New York CO-OP

THE ROMANTIC Victoria’s Secret Anthropologie Crate & Barrel Fresh Coach

La Piazza Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge

HOLIDAY

Decorating contest winners received awards from the Historic Society.

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Assisted living facility Silverado Beverly Place opens. Page 9

All things roses are featured at the Huntington this month.

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Real Estate, Home & Garden Museums

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hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • larchmont village • wilshire center • park labrea • miracle mile

ON THE GOLF COURSE

$5,995,000

UNIQUE PROPERTY COMPOUND $5,500,000 ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL Mid Wilshire. Unique property w/lot size in excess of 1 acre;consists of 4 SFR’s; 4plex, triplex, pool. A Pantages/J Song 323.873.4651

Hancock Park. Italian Renaissance w/2-sty octagonal shaped entry. Incredible details. Apx 8751 sq ft. Mollie McGinty 323.460.7636

PRIVATE & TRANQUIL HOME

$3,249,000

MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN $2,450,000

STUNNING 2 STORY SPANISH $2,449,000

CLASSIC ENGLISH

$1,249,000

CHARMING ENGLISH COTTAGE $999,000 A REAL JEM

Hancock Park. Magnificent 3-sty mansion located on a double lot in prestigious Hancock Park. Cecille Cohen 213.810.9949

Sunset Strip. Private & tranquil home. Amazing Media/guest house. Pool,romantic sitting areas,city views Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

Hancock Park. Brookside. 4/3 Spacious formal rooms. Hardwood floors. Fenced garden w/ brick patio. Sandy Boeck 323.860.4240

ELEGANT ENGLISH TUDOR

$11,500

Hancock Park. 4 beds + 3.5 baths. Office, library w/ fp, billiards rm, pool & more! For lease. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. 5+5.5.Gated, private enclave, completely and tastefully remodeled w/designer’s touch.Pool. Cecille Cohen 213.810.9949

Hancock Park. One block from the village. 2 beds/ 1.5 baths. Great pool for entertaining. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

EAST COAST TRADITIONAL

$10,250

Hancock Park. 6bd 4.5bath home, formal rms w/fp, update kit w/appl, 3rd flr, gst hse & pool. For lease! Rick Llanos 323.460.7617

$3,500,000

Hancock Park. 4+3 w/apx 1400 sf guesthse & pool. Office/md’s rm w/ ba.Garden w/outdr liv space. Cecille Cohen 213.810.9949

$3,489,000

CHARMING TRADITIONAL!

$1,795,000

Hancock Park. Great location! Apx 3500 sf on a 10197 lot sits this 4bds/3bas home w/park-like grounds. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

$550,000 THE FRENCH CHATEAU

Hancock Park. Lrg 2beds,2bas unit , new kitchen, new wood floors, updated guest bath, pool, 24 hr sec. Alex Pantages 323.873.4651

DRAMATIC-ROMANTIC-GRAND

MAGNIFICENT TUDOR

Hancock Park. 3-sty Tudor.Renovated.Exclusive street. 4+5.5;2mds;fam; lib;gourmetkit;pool.Also for lease. Cecille Cohen 213.810.9949

$9,500

Hancock Park. Mediterranean w/dramatic 2sty entry. 5+4.5, FLR/DR, fam rm, den+jr DR. 2 fpls. For lease. Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7637

$429,000

Mid Wilshire. Meticulously restored but w/modern amenities.Mill’s Act provides tax relief.Avail #9 & 10. Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7637

LOCATED NEAR MELROSE $3,995/MONTH Hancock Park. 2BD, 1.5 bas, 2 car-gar + lrg bonus office, LR w/orig batchelder fpl, pvt & gated backyard Betsy Malloy 323.806.0203

©2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews®, and Coldwell Banker Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned And Operated By NRT LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

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before becoming the landmark tire company in 1963. “I’ve had my eye on the Town Tire Company building for years and dreamed of opening a Rolling Greens in this incredible space,” said owner Greg Salmeri. In keeping with the weathered character of the building, Salmeri meticulously restored

IN ADDITION TO PLANTS, Rolling Greens’ new location on Beverly Blvd. will offer an assortment of gifts for the home.

Larchmont Chronicle the 5,455 square-foot space keeping the rustic character of beamed ceilings and exposed brick. “We’ve expanded our offerings into home categories beyond what we offer at the Culver City location,” said Salmeri. In addition to the assortment of interior and exte-

rior plants Rolling Greens is known for, the Beverly Blvd. location has an extensive assortment of gifts for the home including pottery, table linens, plates, gourmet foods, books, bedding, bath items and vintage accessories. Customers will be able to take a break from shop(Please turn to page 3)

another banner year for bruce walker

Historic Town Tire Co. building is Rolling Greens’ new home ers along the way. Eventually, the business grew so large that they moved out of the van and into a permanent location in Culver City. In 2004, Rolling Greens, formerly only for the trade, opened its doors to the public. The second location is now open for business in the historic Town Tire Company building at Beverly Blvd. and Gardner St.. Built in 1930, the structure was a food market

Architects on SCI-Arch series include authors, educators Building challenges in times of economic crisis is among the topics of talks during the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) Spring 2010 schedule of public programs and exhibitions. Architects scheduled to appear include Michel Rojkind Halpert, Rojkind Arquitectos; Monica Ponce de Leon, David Erdman, Russell Thomsen and Eric Kahn, as well as theorists and urban historians such as Eric Avila, Michael Kubo, and Michael Sorkin. The free lectures begin at 7 p.m. in the W. M. Keck Lecture Hall, 960 E. 3rd St. They are also broadcast live online at www.sciarc.edu/live. The experimental music group Matmos, based in San Francisco, begins the lecture series on Wed., Jan. 27. Matmos has employed as instruments such unlikely objects as amplified crayfish nerve tissue, the turning pages of Bibles, a bowed five-string banjo, slowed down whistles and kisses, and water hitting copper plates. In addition, SCI-Arc presents exhibitions by faculty members Alexis Rochas (opening Jan. 22) and Juan Azulay (opening March 26) in the SCI-Arc Gallery and London Eight (opening March 19), curated by Sir Peter Cook, in the SCI-Arc Library. On Wed., Feb. 3, Onramp editor and SCI-Arc faculty member Florencia Pita, will

showcase the next wave of architects. Michel Rojkind Halpert, principal, Rojkind Arquitectos, Mexico City, will speak Wed., Feb. 10 on the challenges of building during this time of economic crisis, stressing the strategy necessary to get things accomplished in different environments. In 2005, Rojkind Arquitectos was recognized by Architecture Record as one of the 10 best “Design Vanguard” firms of the year. Halpert is a regular contributor to many architecture and design publications, and has been short-listed for several large-scale projects in Dubai, China, Kuwait, Canada, Singapore, and Spain. On Wed., Feb. 17, the series will hear from Michael Sorkin of Michael Sorkin Studio, distinguished professor of architecture and director of the graduate program in Urban Design, City College of New York. His studio is devoted to both practical and theoretical projects at all scales with a special interest in the city and in green architecture. Monica Ponce de Leon, dean of Taubman College, University of Michigan, will speak on Wed., Feb. 24. She is the principal at Office dA, the firm best known in Los Angeles for its green design of Helios House, a sustainable gas station at the south east corner of Olympic and Robertson Boulevards.

Mr. walker completed 41 transactions in 2009 and continues to be a driving force in the neighborhood. If you’re thinking of selling your property contact bruce at: 310-777-2865. have a fantastic new year !!

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Along with cocktails, dessert and live music, guests got a sneak peak at Rolling Greens’ second location at an opening celebration in December. Founded in the mid ‘70s, Rolling Greens began as a nursery on wheels, its owners traveling by van each week from San Diego to Los Angeles selling locally grown plants, gardening materials and found objects to custom-

sandy boeck: in brookside & beyond classic english in brookside

737 tremaine ave. $1,249,000

Center hall plan with architectural details from 1920’s offering great flow for gracious entertaining! Large living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, pantry, powder room, maid’s room & bath. Three bedrooms and two baths upstairs. Fenced garden, brick patio, & a twocar garage with attached studio.

323-860-4240

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Angeles Conservancy. To apply, e-mail volunteer@

laconservancy.org or call 213623-CITY.

To all our clients who became friends, and To all our friends who became clients... THE 5,455 SQUARE-FOOT space was restored to keep its character with beamed ceilings and exposed brick.

Rolling Greens (Continued from page 2) ping and enjoy tea service from the Algabar Tea bar, which will serve a Rolling Greens tea blend. The new shop will also feature an Arrangement Bar,

where custom-planted creations are assembled by “baristas” in collaboration with customers. Rolling Greens, 7505 Beverly Blvd., 323-934-4500, www. rollinggreensnursery.com

Grove shoppers aid school fund Shoppers at The Grove and the Americana at Brand have helped in the Caruso Affiliated campaign to donate $100,000 local schools. Five percent of purchases totaling $2 million in sales generated by Caruso’s holiday gift program will go to school in Los Angeles and Ventura counties in January. Customers participating in the campaign brought their receipts to the concierge desk and told which school they were supporting. “The program encapsulates the essence of the holidays as the season for giving,” said Caruso.

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T hank you for your trust and confidence and another successful year. May the new year bring health, peace and stability.

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Golf course got free ride in exchange for Beverly split golf match was played Dec. 10. Five days later president Gray called “Play Away” for the first 18-hole inter-play matches to begin. It was at this point in time that Wilshire Country Club officially became a club. The completed club property contained 105 acres. Long

before the 15-year lease was to expire, the board of directors voted to exercise their option to purchase the property from G. Allan Hancock at the aforementioned price of $1,250 per acre with an appropriate mortgage. Eventually, Hancock for-

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140 S. Plymouth $2,045,000 Co-listed

THE BROCHURE outlined This is the second in a twopart series on the 90-year his- six classes of membership tory of Wilshire Country Club, which included 500 regular memberships at $250, and 50 provided by Douglas Dickey. In 1919, a few Los Angeles dues-free life memberships at businessmen approached $600. One-hundred other speAllan Hancock on the idea of cial memberships were made creating a golf course on some available for women “either married or single” at $125, of his vacant land. The initial lease on the prop- and 100 non-resident memerty was for 15 years from Jan. berships also at $125. Dues to be paid later were to 2, 1920 with an immediate right of possession, but with- be not less than $6 per month out any rental payments due for regular members and $3 for special and non-resident until July 1. The exact dimensions of the members. A war tax of 10% property were to be fixed by applied on all admission fees layout of the golf course. The and dues. Memberships could initial rent was $1,650 for the be purchased for 25 percent first two years; $3,300 for the down, with the balance paynext eight years; and $4,950 able in 10 monthly installfor the five-year balance of the ments. Sumner Hunt 15-year term. and S.R. Brun CLUB MEMwere selected BERS were also as the archiresponsible to tects to design a pay the propernew clubhouse. ty taxes and any Planning of special assessthe golf course ments levied on had already the property. been started. The option to Life members purchase the were elected property at to memberany time durship. One was ing the 15-year Everett Seaver, lease was set grandfather of at a price of baseball’s Tom $1,250 per acre, Seaver, the Hall plus interest at of Fame pitchfour percent er. from January NORMAN 1, 1920, and certain assess- G. ALLAN HANCOCK de- MACBETH was instructed to ments along layed rental payments. proceed with with $7,789 fixed as the cost for street im- the work of constructing the golf course, and to employ provements. A Greens committee con- “man, horsepower and implesisting of Norman Macbeth, ments” to carry out the work. In less than three months A.D.S. Johnston and Charles A. Orr, was appointed. A build- the Wilshire Country Club ing committee made up of was off and running with an Raymond Stephens, George enthusiastic response toward Eastman and H. G. Farand attracting members, as well was also appointed, and both as getting a good start in planNorman Macbeth and Charles ning the construction of both Orr were elected to honorary the Clubhouse and the golf course. membership. In March 1920, admission The drawing on the membership brochure showed the fees for regular membership “links” area between Third were increased to $700, and in and Melrose streets. Temple July to $1,000. C. W. Goodrich St. ended at the east end of the was appointed to be the first club property. In 1924, Temple “house manager.” The initial rent under the St. became Beverly Blvd. and it was extended through the original lease agreement beclub’s property segregating came due and payable on July 1, 1920. Again, Hancock proved the front and back nines. very generous, and he agreed that no rent needed to be paid Conservancy honors until both the Clubhouse and photographers golf course were ready for use The Modern Committee of by the members. In October, the Los Angeles Conservancy monthly dues not yet collectmarked its 25-year anniversa- ed were set at $10 per month ry with a tribute to legendary payable beginning Nov. 1. photographers on Dec. 21 at President Marion Gray and City Hall. the first officers continued The committee honored four to serve for a second year. photographers: Jack Laxer, Early in December, both the Leland Lee, Marvin Rand and Clubhouse and the golf course Julius Shulman. The tributes were finally ready for use. were accompanied by a slide A GRAND OPENING dinshow featuring highlights of ner dance was held for new their work. members, and a nine-hole

gave the indebtedness in exchange for permitting him and the city of Los Angeles to extend Beverly Blvd. through the club property. The extension greatly increased the surrounding land value. This land was then sub-divided into housing lots that became the heart of Hancock Park as we know it today.

Executive Sales Director Previews Property Specialist

313 N. Irving $875,000 Represented Buyer Coldwell Banker Hancock Park 251 N. Larchmont Blvd.

323-464-9272

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Hollywood’s tallest building gains approval

RUNNER-UP FOR the Society's Best Decorated home is at 511 S. Muirfield Road.

Historical Society tells winners of holiday decorating contest The home at 600 S. Muirfield Road earned the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Holiday Decorating Contest’s grand winner award. The 300 block of south Muirfield Road captured the Best Decorated block. The Most Creative Use of Lights went to the 300 S. Plymouth block. The Most Whimsically Decorated Home went to a Cahuenga Ave. residence. Flicka children’s store was a repeat winner for the Best Larchmont Blvd. Window. A special recognition award went to Lee and Suzanne Chase, for their magnificently decorated tree at their home on Lorraine Blvd. and Sixth St.

The committee, headed by Vicki Christensen, included Juanita Kempe, Fluff and Sandy McLean, Ernie Marjoram, Myrna Gintel, Connie Richey, Colette Amin and Oston Jemba.

The Los Angeles Planning Commission has approved plans for a 28-story Columbia Square mixed-use project that will retain elements of the historic CBS radio/television building. The building, Hollywood’s tallest, is six floors higher than the Sunset and Vine tower. The block-long project on Sunset Blvd. is bordered by Gower St. and El Centro Ave. It will feature 400 apartments or condos, a 125-room hotel and 17-floor office tower. The remaining space will be devoted to retail. The architectural firm of Johnson Fain is designing the new Columbia Square. The building, designed by architect William Lescaze, opened on April 30, 1938 with special broadcasts culminating in the evening show, “A Salute to Columbia Square.” Stars appearing in the broad-

cast included Bob Hope, Cecil B. DeMille, and Al Jolson. The radio program was carried nationwide, and beamed to Europe via short wave and carried across Canada via CBC. In

later years, James Dean worked as an usher, and the pilot for “I Love Lucy” was filmed on the Square’s stages. It recently was designated a city historic-cultural monument.

THE CBS RADIO STUDIO building opened in 1938.

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Larchmont among 36 walking tours Larchmont Blvd. and Windsor Square are included in the book Walking L.A. Called "a welcome dose of small town charm," the areas are featured in chapter 36 and are among 36 walking tours in the book. It also explores stairways, streets and buildings throughout Los Angeles. The tour starts in the shopping area and continues south to Second St. There the book tells the story of the “Snow White” house at the southwest corner. The wood-shingled home with its tropical landscaping, features a wishing well. The house was designed and built by Adriana Caselotti who provided the voice for Snow White in the 1937 Disney movie. The tour then takes walkers to Windsor Square streets of Plymouth, Windsor and Lucerne boulevards, Beachwood Drive and Gower Sreet. Landmarks include the Scottish Rite Temple, Ebell Club and Wilshire United Methodist Church. The book is available from www.wildernesspress.com.

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Check lighting, wiring while storing holiday decorations

SOLD: This house, located at 341 N. Gower St., was listed for $799,000.

Real estate sales* Single family homes

129 N. Norton Ave. 120 S. Irving Blvd. 501 S. Van Ness Ave. 120 S. Poinsettia Pl. 749 S. Citrus Ave. 414 N. Gower St. 341 N. Gower St. 355 N. Wilton Pl. 742 S. Citrus Ave. 550 N. Irving Blvd.

$2,235,000 1,999,000 1,739,300 1,299,000 999,000 869,000 799,000 772,500 763,900 742,500

Condominiums 5057 Maplewood Ave., #305 722 S. Windsor Blvd., #202 421 S. Van Ness Ave., #33 5037 Rosewood Ave., #311 5037 Rosewood Ave., #310 5037 Rosewood Ave., #207 5037 Rosewood Ave., #107 602 S. Wilton Pl., #305 534 N. Sycamore Ave., #C 525 N. Sycamore Ave., #424 5955 W. 8th St., #110 532 N. Rossmore Ave., #315 148 S. Gramercy Pl., #1 620 S. Gramercy Pl., #440 957 S. Gramercy Dr., #204 957 S. Gramercy Dr., #103 957 S. Gramercy Dr., #102 * List prices for November

$725,000 670,000 585,000 519,000 509,000 499,000 499,000 450,000 429,000 389,000 376,500 359,000 350,000 349,000 275,000 260,000 260,000

Now that the holidays are over, take down your decorations and start the New Year safely, advises the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the product safety testing organization. “Dried-out trees burn easily and should not be left in a garage or placed against the house. We recommend you remove your tree from the home and dispose of it properly. Even well-watered trees dry out after four weeks,” John Drengenberg, consumer affairs manager for UL, explained. “So if your real tree went up right after Thanksgiving, it should be discarded after Christmas and not New Year’s Day,” he said. Many people don’t realize that holiday lights should only be on display for a limited amount of time, Drengenberg further emphasized. “The safety standards are developed anticipating a maximum of 90 days of use per year because these decorations are considered seasonal," Drengenberg continued. "If you leave decorations out any longer, the resulting damage could cause an electrical shock or a fire hazard.” As you unplug and store your lights—whether indoors or outdoors—remember the safety precautions you take now can prevent hazards from occurring next season. Following is a checklist of safety tips that are not only helpful to stay safe as you take down your holiday decorations, but are useful all yeararound. When using electrical toys or appliances for the first time, carefully read and follow all

instructions in the manufacturer’s use and care booklet. Make sure electrical toys and appliances have the UL Mark. Use the gripping area provided on the plugs to unplug electric decorations. Don’t pull plugs from electrical outlets by the cord. Yanking or tugging on the cord can damage the cord’s wire and insulation and could lead to an electrical shock or fire. When putting away electrical light strings, take time to inspect for flaws. Additionally, check each light set for broken or cracked sockets, as well as frayed or bare wires and loose connections. Dispose of worn or broken light sets and replace them. Do not place a faulty set of lights

back into the storage box for next year’s use. Store electrical decorations away from children and pets to ensure that cords and wires are not damaged in storage. Store electrical decorations in a dry place where they can not be damaged by water or dampness. To keep from having a tangled mess of lights next year, be sure to pack them appropriately. When preparing your holiday lights for storage, you can purchase a holiday light storage reel, or create your own storage systems. For example, wrap the lights around an empty wrapping paper tube or a cardboard square, or wrap each set of lights and put them in individual plastic bags. For more post-holiday safety tips, go on the Internet at www.nfpa.org.

RENTALS 7,500 square feet endless possibilities in this open and undivided commercial/retail space, high ceilings. $4800 Charming Hancock Park offices near Wilshire Country Club and Los Angeles Tennis Club and Melrose restaurants. Delightful commercial duplex, hardwood floors, faux fireplace $2,800/month Larchmont Boulevard office, perfect for writer, therapist or ???? $700 Art Deco apartment with fabulous details in St. Andrews Square One bedroom, unfurnished $1550/month

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Hollywoodland Realty Co 554 N. Larchmont Blvd 2700 N. Beachwood Dr* 213 268-3171 - 323 469-3171 *In 1923, when the original Hollywoodland Tract was developed, there were two sales offices....Our original office at 2700 N. Beachwood Dr and an office located in the 100 Block of Larchmont Blvd. We are still on Larchmont Blvd, just up the street a bit; as well as in our original Beachwood office location, the first building to be built in Hollywoodland.

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Recycle your electronic waste at Melrose Trading Post Old computers, dvd players and other electronic items taking up space in your home? Recycle those obsolete items at the Melrose Trading Post free electronic waste collection. The event will take place on Sat., Feb. 6 and Sun., Feb. 7

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairfax High School, in the parking lot at 7850 Melrose Ave. Proceeds from the collection will be donated to the school. Electronic discard is one of the fastest growing segments of the nation’s waste stream.

Fifty-six percent of American households are said to have functional e-products that they no longer use. Seventy percent of heavy metals, 40 percent of lead and mercury contents found in today’s landfills come from ewaste.

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WELCOMES JOHN DUERLER OF THE DUERLER GROUP

CONGRATULATIONS WERE EXTENDED to John Winther, left, for his new role as president of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors. Winther, manager of the Hancock Park offices of Coldwell Banker, was installed at a banquet at the Beverly Hills Hotel in December. On hand were Coldwell Banker’s Betty Graham, president and chief operating officer, and Robert Foster, executive vice president and regional manager.

Keep liquids out of your blue recycling container containers and then dry them before recycling. We put red tags on the bins to tell citizens what they shouldn’t be putting in the blue recycling bin and a blue tag to inform them what they should. Don’t ruin your recycling by putting “the big three” in the blue bins: food waste, green waste, or liquids. These are our biggest problems. (Food waste includes everything from pickle juice to table scraps.) Put those in the black bin. Frank Briscoe is a Recycling Ambassador for the city of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Works.

A definitive list of what Not to recycle: Paper contaminated by food, liquid, or oil Coated-cardboard milk cartons Rubber, wood Electric or battery-operated toys Plastic medical and hygienic items, cloth/fabric Electrical cords, appliances Mini blinds Kitchen utensils Construction materials (asphalt and concrete). Also, do not recycle hazardous materials such as: syringes, aerosol cans, fluids and chemicals, batteries, paints. You can get more information about recycling or make service requests by calling the city’s 3-1-1 line.

John Duerler, a Hancock Park homeowner, understands our unique market. As a 12 year real estate veteran, he understands the difference between the mainstream and upscale housing markets. The Duerler Group is backed up by a team of real estate professionals that facilitates every aspect of the real estate transaction. Contact John for an accurate market analysis of your home without cost or obligation. Whether you’re buying, selling or investing, you owe it to yourself to have a neighborhood expert on your side.

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By Frank Briscoe Ever wonder what to put in that blue bin? Or stand between your recycling container and garbage trying to figure out the fate of some piece of plastic? Each time you recycle, you’re part of something huge that makes a real difference. Los Angeles is among the nation’s leaders in recycling. Each year we collect more than 240,000 tons of recyclables and 480,000 tons of yard trimmings from more than 750,000 homes. That’s a lot of would-be garbage! Recycling Ambassadors were formed last year to educate the public regarding Los Angeles City recycling programs. Our first assignment was to determine how much of the material that people put in black bins is actually recyclable and shouldn’t be heading to the landfill. We surveyed trash receptacles throughout the city and found that more than 40 percent of all the waste material in the black bins could have been recycled. So we initiated a pilot program in the San Fernando Valley and discovered that—with a little education— trash can be reduced by 40-60% through proper recycling. In addition to putting the right things in the blue bins, it is important not to contaminate the blue bins with moisture. Approximately one third of recyclables end up contaminated by moisture from liquids, food waste, or green waste and can no longer be recycled. A single 12 oz. bottle of water can contaminate three square feet of recyclable materials. Be sure to rinse out liquids from

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Carolers, bell ringers and a special guest at Holiday Open House

Santa made his annual visit to Larchmont Blvd. courtesy of a Fire Station 29 engine on Sun., Dec. 6. He spent the afternoon hearing children's wishes at California National Bank. Santa's appearance was part of the Holiday Open House sponsored by the Larchmont Blvd. Assoc. Disc jockey Forrest Mikel played holiday music, and members of the Pilgrim School and Ebell of Los Angeles choirs sang. Also contributing to the festivities was The Salvation Army Brass Band who filled the air with holiday music.

www.CoreGroupLA.Com SIOBHAN SCHALLERT shared her wishes with Santa.

Sold Over Asking!

New Listing

3825 Sapphire Drive, Encino Hills $1,149,000

Immaculate remodeled 4 bed/3 bath 1-story home set on private half acre knoll in prime Encino. Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar opening to the family room. Expansive professionally-landscaped yard with pool. Coveted Lanai School District.

503 N. McCadden Place

CAROLERS SPREAD holiday cheer in the Village.

1130 S. Ridgeley Drive

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Crafts, knitting, book discussions bring in New Year FAIRFAX LIBRARY Miracle Mile Writers Club meets on Sat., Jan. 2, 3 to 5 p.m. to share the craft and business of writing. Book Club meets on Tues., Jan. 5 for lively discussions on books and authors. Monday Morning Storytime for babies and toddlers includes stories, songs and fingerplays on Mon., Jan. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Baby storytime featuring rhymes, songs and fingerplays for ages six to 24 months on Mon., Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. Friends of the Library meet to plan programs and book sales on Tues., Jan. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. M.S. support group discusses issues related to Multiple Sclerosis on Thur., Jan. 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Ongoing Grandparents and Books: Volunteers read to children. Call branch for dates and times. Learn computer basics with hands-on training Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Art classes for kids: LACMA staff present hands-on art projects for children K to 5th grade on Tuesdays Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 4 to 5 p.m. Used book sale: Interesting bargains on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Get Lit: teens meet to perform poetry and spoken word on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. FREMONT LIBRARY Friends book sale: Fri., Jan. 8, 1 to 4 p.m., and Sat., Jan. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Teen Council meets on Tues., Jan. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Adult book group will read Theodore Drieser's "An American Tragedy" on Tues., Jan 26 at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing Grandparents and Books: vollunteer Adrienne reads to children on Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Grandma Janie turns the pages on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and

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Joyce reads on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Toddler Tuesdays: Storytime and singing begin at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26. Beginners' computer classes are Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. LACMA Art Classes: art projects for the whole family, presented by LACMA staff, on Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. MEMORIAL LIBRARY First Friday meets to discuss "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte on Fri., Jan. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Copies available at library, Author Talk with Robert Mills, of "The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers" is on Mon., Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Silly Second Saturdays features games and fun crafts on Sat., Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. Teen Volunteer Orientation meets to help fulfill community service requirements for classes, graduation and college applications on Thurs., Jan. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Teen Crafts meets Sat., Jan. 16 at 11:30 a.m. to have some crafty fun. Improve your study skills for high school and college examinations on Wed., Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. View the night sky in this astronomy class for teens on Thurs., Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show presents "Jane Eyre," starring George C. Scott and Susannah York, on Thurs., Jan. 21 at 12:30 p.m. Free popcorn. Bring a sack lunch. Origami craft-making for the family with Bennett Arnstein is on Sat., Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Manage personal finances with Greg Brookins, Professor of Business at Santa Monica College. Learn how to make sound financial resolutions on Mon., Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing Toddler Story Time with stories, songs and rhymes is on Mondays at 10 a.m. Computer Comfort Class meets Tuesdays at 2 p.m. All levels of computer experience welcome. Students may also follow the lessons online at: http://laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/ Grandparents and Books: Ms. Sylvia reads to children on Tuesdays at 5 p.m.; Grandma Bobbie on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.; Ms. Claire on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Mah Jongg group meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Knitting Circle, all skill levels, meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library is every Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY Martin Luther King Jr. birth-

day celebration for children in grades 2 through 5 is on Tues., Jan. 19 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Collage artist Tally Yee leads a craft program on Fri., Jan. 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.for adults and teens. Supplies are pro-

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meets on Mondays at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 25. All levels of computer experience welcome. Call first. Storytime for kids meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Grandparents and Books: Granpa Sam reads to kids on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

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features demonstrations and a sale of finished and partially trained bonsai trees. Journalist Paula Panich will teach a writing workshop, “What Julie and Julia Have To Do With You,” on Sat., Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whether your passion is the garden, food, cooking, wine, travel, herbs or hostas, Panich will help you write about it with clarity. To register, or for more information, go to www.arboretum. Org or call 626-8214623.

Amy Nettleton, a licensed landscape architect, will teach a three-session course on native plant garden design on Saturdays, Jan. 9, 23 and Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location of the workshop, hosted by the Theodore Payne Foundation, will be given to participants upon registration. The comprehensive course offers gardeners a foundation in design styles and process, sustainability and modeling after patterns in nature. Students will devise a plan,

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Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean gift-giving is. Bring your Christmas tree to one of the city’s Recreation and Parks Dept.’s dropoff sites, and you’ll receive “green” giveaways while supplies last. Nearest locations include the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park and the Hollywood Bowl at 2301 N. Highland Ave. Park and Recreation sites will also accept excess holiday wrapping and packaging material, such as cardboard and Styrofoam. Trees can also be dropped off for recycling at fire stations, including #82 at 1800 N. Bronson and #29 at 4029 Wilshire Blvd. However, fire stations will not accept wrapping or packing materials. Another option is to cut your tree up and put it in your green yard trimming container, or place it curbside on collection day. Ornaments, lights, tinsel and stand must be removed, and the tree may not protrude more than a foot above the top of the bin. All sites will be open Sat., Jan. 2 and Sun., Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Another option is to call California Christmas Tree Recycling. For $25, CCTR will come to your home, remove the tree from its stand, vacuum the floor and take the tree to a recycling center. A portion of the cost will benefit TreePeople, an environmental non-profit organization. Call 818-986-1300.

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"FOOL'S JOURNEY" open this month at the Craft & Folk Art Museum. Another new exhibit features nomadic textiles.

Tarot, nomadic textile at Craft & Folk; car calendars at Petersen CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Cards dating from the Italian Renaissance to today are illuminated in "The Fool's Journey: the History and Symbolism of the Tarot" opening Sun., Jan. 24. Ends May 9. Opening reception is Sat., Jan. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. • "Bold Abstractions: Textiles from Central Asia & Iran" opens Sun., Jan. 24. Uzbek ikat-dyed robes, gem-inlaid ornaments and Persian carpets from nomadic tribes of the 19th and mid-20th centuries are on display. Ends May 9. An opening celebration is Sat., Jan. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Art of the Pacific" features 46 works including a moai kavakava (male ancestor figure) and rapa (dance paddle), from Rapanui (Easter Island) circa 1800. Ends June 2010. • "Heroes and Villains: The Battle for Good in India's Comics" ends Feb. 7. • "Joseph Beuys: The Multiples." Ends June. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—Create car calendars during arts and crafts on Sat., Jan. 2 at 1 to 4 p.m. L.A. BookPALS read stories at 2:30 p.m. • "Freeway of Dreams: A Historical and Visual Analysis of Southern California Freeways, 1940-1980," is Tues., Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. RSVP Clayton Drescher 323-964-6347 or cdrescher@petersen.org. • "California Car Design: local style, global influence" ends Feb. 7. Students from the Art Center College of Design give demonstrations on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• What were they thinking? showcases vehicles that were poorly developed and unfeasible. Ends July 4. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323930-CARS; petersen.org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Area fossil finds show Ice Age life 10,000 to 40,000 years ago, when saber-toothed cats and giant sloths ruled the Wilshire area. Located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323-934-PAGE; tarpits. org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST— "Learn, to Remember, to Hope: The Shalhevet High School Poland/Israel Trip" opening reception is Sun., Jan. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Ends April 1. The exhibit features images and narration by senior students. Exhibit opening will include the screening of a documentary about a recent trip and reflections from a survivor-tour guide. Museum Board bember Renee Firestone and Shalhevet head master Rabbi Elchanan Weinbach will speak. The museum houses the West Coast's largest archive of documents, relics and other materials from the Holocaust period (1933-1945). 6435 Wilshire Blvd., 323651-3704; lamuseumoftheholocaust.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Drop-in workshops on Sundays this month includes making Stained Glass on Jan. 3. Create a Rainbow Forest of birds Jan. 10, and remember Martin Luther King Jr. with Peace Crowns on Jan. 17. Bubble Trouble art is Jan. 24 and make cuddly Rock Pets Jan. 31. All workshops are from 2 to 4 p.m. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org.

Activities with an international flair abound at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Among offerings is trying your hand at Korean brush painting in the Boone Children's Gallery in the Hammer Building. Kids and families can pick up their free tickets at the box office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday—noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday—11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Wednesday. The Andell Family Sundays program features "Superheroes from India" on January 10, 17, 24, and 31, in conjunction with the exhibit "Heroes and Villains: The Battle for Good in India's Comics". Children must be accompanied by an adult to all free family programs. Student art work and an

KOREAN BRUSH painting is among several programs in LACMA's NexGen program, which is free to children and teens.

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Rembrandt exhibit Some of the 300 etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn will be on display at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Sat., Jan. 9 to Sun., April 4. A variety of etchings with subjects, from religious narratives to figure studies and landscape are featured.

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How come a left-handed person is a “southpaw?” asks Peter Green. Originally this directional epithet referred to left-handed baseball pitchers and was borne out of the overwrought prose favored by early sportswriters. (These were the same gentlemen who called a football field a gridiron, a baseball a spheroid, and the White Sox, the Pale Hose.) Anyway, “southpaw” was coined in the 1880s by Finley Peter Dunne, the famous humorist who was then a young scribe for the Chicago News, and is based on the fact that the Pale Hose’s ballpark was laid out with home plate at the west end. When a lefty hurler reared back to chuck the old apple, his left hand or paw was on the south side of the diamond. Funny, though, I’ve never heard a righty called a “northpaw.” *** If someone behaves outrageously they “take the rag off the bush.” What’s the origin? ponders Luther Watson. Actually, this saying is more of an exclamation, as in, “well, if that don’t take the rag off the bush!” This great expression comes from the rural South where backwoods folks would sometimes put their laundry on foliage to let it dry. Or perhaps they would go skinny-dipping at the old swimmin’ hole and leave their clothes on a bush. Whatever, down South only the meanest, lowdown, most outrageous thief would steal someone’s clothes.

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*** If you take advantage of someone unaware you “sand bag” them. Why? wonders Gene Kaufman. Sand has been put in bags for centuries—for ballast on ships, for temporary dikes to keep out rising flood waters, or for use as a weapon. As a weapon (a blackjack), it can be easily concealed and will just as easily render a victim unconscious with a slight and noiseless tap on the head that leaves no mark. If you’ve been “sandbagged,” you usually don’t know about it until it’s too late. *** When a person loses their job, he gets “canned.” How come? asks Tanya Kern. Few words have more different meanings than can. At once it is a cylindrical vessel for drinking liquids, the buttocks, prison, a lavatory, or a container that can be hermetically sealed to preserve its contents. And, in this last connotation, lies the origin we seek. Before the advent of the can, there was the sack, and once the product was in the sack, the worker’s job was done. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to him at willbent@ prodigy.net.

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