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SPECIAL LARCHMONT CHRONICLE EDITION Original Farmers Market Original Farmers landmark celebrates Market Celebrates its 75th anniversary

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Week-long commemorative events Landmark 75th include music, food and more. Anniversary

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FOR MORE INFORMATION and a calendar of events, visit us at www.farmersmarketla.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION and a calendar of events, visit us at farmersmarketla.com

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cake in the shape of the market’s famous clock tower. Visitors will be served cupcakes.

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of dining and 'Taste Of The Market' event shopping is slated for July 14, 5-9 p.m.

ket has to offer at “The Taste of Farmers Market” on July 14, the exact date of its 75th anniversary, from 5 to 9 p.m. The celebration is part of a weeklong party that includes music and entertainment for the entire family. In addition, retail and grocery merchants will See TASTE, p. 2

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CLOCK TOWER has been landmark, attracting visitors from nearby as well as from all over the world.

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VISITORS CAN SAMPLE the best the market has to offer at "The Taste of Farmers Market." The event will also feature music and entertainment for the entire family

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FARMERS MARKET turns 75.

SECTION ONE LITERARY MOSAIC bench at Memorial Library. 7

Senior Outlook LARCHMONT CHRONICLE

PHYSICIAN Dr. Charles Witt still makes "home calls."

HONORING veterans.

STILL dancing.

Planning to hear Wilshire, La Brea project July 9

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GET in shape.

ANNUAL SECTION features music, commercial acting, and more. 15 - 26 TENNIS hall of famer.

BYZANTINE style at Christ the King.

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

HEART BEET pilot grows in Larchmont. BLOCK party in Brookside.

By Suzan Filipek BRE Properties’ proposed 482-unit mixed-use development at Wilshire Blvd. and La Brea Ave. will be considered by the city Planning Commission on Thurs., July 9. The six-story project— which at one point was up to 18 stories high—was most recently reduced by one story and 80 units. Meetings with the community resulted in a more streamlined building, BRE development director Dave Powers has said in earlier interviews. He declined to comment at this time. Those meetings continue, with the latest held June 22 with Powers and a traffic engineer with members of the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association. Traffic mitigation is only one of the concerns of the Association, said Elizabeth Fuller, president. Zone changes would increase allowable density of the block-size development, on the southeast corner of Wilshire Blvd. to Eighth See Planning, p. 29

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Marijuana site is up in smoke on Melrose Ave. Exemption denied The Bull Dog Café was among a handful of the hundreds of marijuana medical dispensaries that was denied hardship applications last month by the City Council. The next step is for the shop at 6105 Melrose Ave. to be closed. “Now that the hardship was denied [for the Bull Dog], Building and Safety is going to accelerate the process by not holding an administrative hearing and going directly to the criminal side of the City Attorney’s office,” according to Renee Weitzer chief of staff and chief planning deputy for Councilman Tom LaBonge. About 650 dispensaries have opened under the hardship exemption clause, which allowed See Marijuana, p. 32

STUDENTS displayed their patriotism at a Daughters of the American Revolution-sponsored flagraising ceremony held recently at Larchmont Charter School. See story page 7.

Funding request sent for North Larchmont medians Landscape, crosswalks in $520,000 plan Councilman Tom LaBonge has requested a $520,000 grant to install landscaped medians and a stamped crosswalk on North Larchmont Blvd. between Melrose and Rosewood avenues. The medians will slow traffic, beautify the city, encourage people to walk on the boulevard and establish a visual link between North Larchmont and the village, said LaBonge. The grant is through

METRO’s Call for Projects program. The Council office expects to hear by this summer whether the project will be funded. After several meetings, residents and business owners chose the plan for a median between Melrose Ave. and Clinton St. and two smaller medians between Clinton and Rosewood Ave. Plans also call for a mid-block crosswalk beSee Funding, p. 6

Women of Larchmont Our annual section in the August issue of the Larchmont Chronicle will feature some of the remarkable women who make a difference, be it in their family, community, volunteer work or profession. Advertising deadline is Wed., July 15.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane

JUMP IN the water's fine at Park La Brea's new pool. See story page 8

Families are scooting off to vacation destinations, now that school is over. Plus, a large contingent of Wilshire Rotarians went to the international convention in Birmingham, England. Those on “staycations” are shopping and dining along the boulevard. *** It was standing room only when Peggy Bartenetti made her debut at the Acme Comedy Club in June. Longtime friends, her book club members, fellow Realtors and more were an enthusiastic audience for her successful comedy debut, we heard from Don See BLVD., p. 32

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Community Platform

Larchmont Chronicle

Scene on Larchmont by Marty Murphy

By Jane Gilman

Special Section

"What are your plans for the summer?" That's the question inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

In a city constantly changing its image, it’s a feat when an institution can celebrate 75 years. The original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax reached that landmark anniversary this month, and we are pleased to be telling its story. Our special section highlights the yesterday and today of this venerable landmark. Like a good marriage, the Farmers Market has survived on its creativity, integrity, ability to weather the good and bad times and has emerged even more popular than ever. We couldn’t ask for a better neighbor.

Action, at last The city is finally cracking down on illegal marijuana stores. We thank the Hancock Park Homeowners Association for bringing to our attention the shop on Melrose Ave. near the Fremont Library, and the Mid-City West Community Council for informing us about three shops near each other on Melrose. We credit the power of the press for getting the ear of the city’s Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUM) members to address the issue. Our numerous phone calls to our Council office and to the head of the PLUM committee may have spurred our representatives to action. Medical marijuana dispensaries are legal in California. In Los Angeles, there is a serious surplus. We need to accomplish the next step: limit the number within the city.

Don’t Forget – take Care oF Your trees With summer here, along with water usage restrictions because of the ongoing drought, we can’t forget to take care of Hancock Park’s trees. These trees are known as the ‘lungs of LA’ and they not only clear the air, provide much needed shade, they also make our neighborhood beautiful. While keeping in mind that we shouldn’t waste water, taking care of your trees in the summer is simple. Now that sprinklers can only be used two days a week (Mondays and Thursdays), our trees run the risk of going thirsty. Just run a trickle of water, at the root line for a couple of hours, once a week. The rootline is the circle around the base of the tree that matches the length of the branches. Trees need only about 25 gallons of water every two weeks; that’s all! Don’t forget, if you are planning changes to the exterior part of your house, to review the HPOZ for Hancock Park Preservation Plan. The plan describes the overall architectural and historical conditions that should be included in any design and clarify what kind of changes need to be reviewed by the HPOZ Board. The Board holds monthly meetings where proposed changes are reviewed and recommendations are made to the City Planning Department. The Plan is easy to navigate through and has been broken down into two parts: the Overview and Design Guidelines. Chapters 8 and 9 specifically detail Residential Design Guidelines, Maintenance, Repair, Rehabilitation and Infill. A copy of the Plan is available on the HPHOA’ 48 web site, www.hancockpark.org ,on the Los Angeles Planning Department web site http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park or you can obtain a copy from the Planning Department by calling Jason Chan, our Hancock Park Planner at 213-978-3307.

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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). Don’t forget to sign up for the E-Policing email newsletter sent out by the LAPD, reporting crime - http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing The Graffiti Committee asks that graffiti sightings be reported both to the City by calling 311 or at website: http://www.lacity. org/bpw/ocs/grsr.htm 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. Other public funded Graffiti removal services are: Operation Clean Sweep, 800-611-2489 or Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180.

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Letters

"I'm going to surf camp for a week, then coming back and skateboarding for the rest of the summer.'" Zack Carlson (left) Cummings Ave.

"I've already been to England. Now I plan to see my friends and have a big birth While looking for a middle day party in August. Differing schools school for our youngest son, Mackenzie Cregan Re: Go Burroughs, June we found Pilgrim School. McCadden Place 2009 Walking onto the campus, we Our family must respectfound the same sort of chilfully disagree with our neighdren who had been at our elbor regarding John Burroughs ementary school: polite, helpMiddle School. Both of our ful, warm and happy. We were children attended an elemen“sold” before we even took a tary magnet school, and we tour. never questioned that we could Our son has never been in a make public school “work” for class with more than 15 stuour children and our family. dents. Every teacher, even Our older son entered those he has not taken classes Burroughs’s Gifted Program from, knows him and supports in sixth grade. He was overhim academically and socially. whelmed by the enormous He was immediately welcomed "I have no plans, which is class sizes, intimidated and by returning students and has wonderful." bullied by bigger and older Hans Fiebig friends in all grade levels. At students. It had a permanent Wilcox Ave. Burroughs, he would have and traumatic effect on him. been overlooked and lost. He had some excellent and This has been our expericaring teachers, but the adence, and we are happy to ministration was inflexible. share it with other Larchmont When he left they did not even Chronicle readers. know our son’s name.  Sincerely,   Michael Andreen and family

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Community Calendar Sat., July 4: Independence Day. Wed., July 8: Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Fri., July 31: Neighborhood delivery of the Larchmont Chronicle. Mon., Aug. 24: Taste of Larchmont Village, 6 to 9 p.m., Larchmont Blvd.

Correction

In last month's issue an impersonator played Austin Powers; it was not the real International Man of Mystery (as played by actor Mike Myers).

"We're moving in with my parents in Irvine until we find a new house. So we'll be spending a lot of time in their pool." Miranda La Barge (and Jake) Beachwood Ave.

"I'm going to San Francisco a

couple of times, but mostly I'm staying home and working. Oh, and playing with my new MacBook Air." Jan Halpern Larchmont Blvd.

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INSIDE

Section one SENIORS

RELIGIOUS NEWS

AROUND THE TOWN 30 SCHOOL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT 38 At the Movies - 38 Theater Review - 39

CHANDLER authors book on "Dreamers." Sect. 1, 14

Section two REAL ESTATE Real Estate Sales - 8 MUSEUM ROW

HOME & GARDEN

LIBRARIES

PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL

CLASSIFIED

FLAT STANLEY travels to the Oval Office. Sect. 1, 37

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Council to weigh Big Sunday's Levinson named zoning issues, Non-Profit Leader of the Year meeting dates Big Sunday founder and had a tangible effect in their Plans for the block-long Wilshire Blvd. and La Brea Ave. 482-unit mixed-use development will be reviewed at the Wed., July 8 meeting of the Greater Wilshire Community Council at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. at 7 p.m. The board will make recommendations on the BRE Properties’ project that will be submitted to the city Planning Commission before its Thurs., July 9 meeting. Among other zoning issues to be covered are Larchmont Grill’s request for a liquor license and extended hours, and a permit to sell wine and beer at the Mobil station at Western Ave. and Beverly Blvd. Also scheduled is an update on medical marijuana dispensaries’ status. The Council board will

executive director David Levinson has been named Nonprofit Leader of the Year as part of the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Levinson, Hancock Park, received the Inaugural Governor and First Lady's Medal for Service award that honors California's top nonprofit leader whose innovation in the field of volunteerism has weigh the idea of changing the by-laws to scheduling meetings every month instead of bi-monthly. “We have many issues that need to be addressed in a timely manner, and they require board approval in less than a 60-day period,” said Liz Fuller, GWNC secretary.

community, region, or in the state of California. Big Sunday, the largest region-wide community service weekend in the U.S. with more than 50,000 participating volunteers, was started more than a decade ago by Levinson with 300 volunteers. Although held over one weekend in May, Big Sunday is often the catalyst for good works in several communities that continue throughout the year. "This award is a great honor, especially coming from Gov. Schwarzennegger and Maria Shriver, who have done so much to promote volunteerism," Levinson said. "I accept it on behalf of the thousands and thousands of people who make Big Sunday happen year after year."

Notes From the

LBA

By John Winther

The summer time is here and the living isn’t so easy. The economy has clearly affected our LBA members as I am sure it has affected you as well. The ways you interact with your surroundings are changing as well. Spending less is one huge change that many of us are doing and it has given us many new good habits – we have more time. Take a moment and come to the Boulevard to see your neighbors and enjoy some time in the Village. I am continually surprised what services are here both North and South of the Boulevard and you will find them at www.Larchmont.com.

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Placing lights on the Boulevard for the holidays has always been a dream of several LBA members. Keep a good thought and maybe this will happen this year – Light Larchmont 2009. Please enjoy the Boulevard this summer. Adv.

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The Larchmont Boulevard Association would like you to get involved with us in our community support. More than ever we would appreciate your thoughts, interest, and concerns about the Boulevard to help us continue to make the Larchmont experience the very best. You can contact me directly at john.winther@ camoves.com or on our website www.Larchmont.com. The LBA spends the majority of its budget on two items – trash collection and security. We share these expenses with the property owners and it is the sad but realistic fact that many of the businesses that create the most trash do not belong to the LBA. We must drastically reduce these expenses.

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Police Beat Purse snatched by force; property stolen from cars WILSHIRE DIVISION

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Two victims were robbed by force and property was stolen from numerous vehicles throughout the months of May and June in the Wilshire Police Division. Wilshire Division GRAND THEFT: A purse and other property were taken by force from a victim on the 300 block of S. Mansfield Ave. at 10:10 a.m. on June 4. The suspect approached the victim from behind while she was entering her home. The victim jumped off her porch to escape and dropped her purse. The suspect grabbed the purse and fled. ROBBERY: A purse was

taken by force from a woman in her car on the 200 block of N. Gower St. on June 5 at 8:40 p.m. The suspect approached the front passenger door and tried to open it. He then walked to the driver’s side door, opened it, hit the victim in the face and removed the property from her passenger seat. BURGLARY: A suspect broke into a home only to be scared away by the alarm on the 500 block of N. Cherokee Ave. on June 4 at 4:30 a.m. GRAND THEFT AUTO • A gold, 2003, four-door Honda Civic was taken from the 500 block of N. Rossmore

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Ave. on June 1 between 1 and 8:15 a.m. • A 1968 two-door Ford Mustang was taken from the 100 block of S. Sycamore Ave. between 7 p.m. on June 20 and 11:30 a.m. on June 21. BURGLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE • Property was taken from a Nissan Altima parked near 2nd St. and Formosa Ave. on May 31 between 12:20 and 9:30 a.m. The suspect smashed the passenger window to gain entry. • Property was taken from an unlocked Lincoln parked on the 100 block of S. Formosa Ave. between 6:30 p.m. on June 5 and 10 p.m. on June 6. • Electronic equipment was taken from a Ford Focus parked on the 200 block of S. Sycamore Ave. between 12:10 and 9 a.m. on May 31. The suspect smashed the window to remove the property. • Auto parts were taken from a BMW parked on the 100 block of S. Citrus Ave. between 7 p.m. on May 29 and 8:15 a.m. on May 30. The suspect drilled a hole in the victim’s driver side door to pry it open. • A watch, sporting goods and other property were taken from an Audi parked on the 300 block of S. Lucerne Blvd. between 11:50 p.m. on May 28 and 7:50 a.m. on May 29. The (Please turn to page 29)

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Businesses invited to have breakfast with Wilshire Police Emergency preparedness is the topic at the Captain’s Roundtable Breakfast hosted by the Wilshire Community Police Station on Thurs., July 30 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Representatives from local businesses are invited to attend “Technology, Safety and

the Business Community” at the Farmers Market, Third St. The purpose of the quarterly roundtables is to give businesses information on current topics to keep them and their employees safe. RSVP to Wilshire Community Relations, 213-473-0200.

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Sales tax to ease commute; thank Measure R Tired of sitting in traffic and driving over bumpy roads? A half-cent increase in sales tax, which started July 1, is targeted to help pay for a host of projects, from paving over potholes to synchronizing lights. The Measure R-approved tax increase is expected to generate $40 billion for gridlock relief and maintenance projects over the next 30 years in L.A. County. According to Metro.net, for an estimated $25 a year, county residents will get expanded Metro Rail and busway systems, including a Westside Subway Extension. Also planned is a metro link to the L.A. Airport, improved safety of neighborhood streets for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians and reduction of highway traffic congestion.

Job, resource fair

Hundreds of job opportunities will be offered at a job and resource fair on Wed., July 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 21010 Vanowen St. in Canoga Park. The fair is sponsored by Assembly speaker Karen Bass and Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield.

Landmark status for See's building The L.A. City Council has approved a recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Commission to designate the See's Candy building, which opened in 1921 at 135 N. Western Ave., an historic-cultural landmark. Meanwhile, a zoning commission hearing is scheduled for Tues., July 14 at 9 a.m., City Hall, Room 1020 to address a

conditional use permit request by the building's owner, who also owns the adjacent property at 132 N. Manhattan Pl. The owner plans to tear down a single-family home on the lot, and convert it into a public parking lot. Members of the St. Andrews Square Assoc. say the lot would be a "commercial infringement in a residential area."

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MONUMENT DESIGN will be similar to that of the Third St. gateway at Larchmont Blvd.

Gilmore Bank adds new division Gilmore Bank, 110 S. Fairfax Ave., has created a specialty deposit group within its commercial banking operation. Douglas Spencer, Gilmore Bank CEO, said, the new group will help businesses determine needed services to manage cash flow and maximize capital.

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Funding (Continued from page 1) tween Clinton and Rosewood. A monument bearing the sign “Larchmont” will be located just south of Melrose Ave., similar to the one at the Third A Windsor St. entrance to Larchmont.

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City grant funds mosaic bench at Memorial Thanks to a community beautification grant from the city of Los Angeles, the L.A. High School Memorial Park on the Memorial Library grounds at 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. will have public art that people can sit on.

The “Literary Mosaic” project is a concrete bench covered with colorful glass tiles and found objects. Artist Brent “Shine” Spears led L.A. High students and community members in creating the piece of art that will be a permanent

Flag is flying high thanks to charter school parent, DAR By Laura Eversz Day after day, Larchmont Charter School parent Amy Vuckovich’s eyes were drawn to the bare flagpole in the parking lot of the Fairfax Ave. campus. “Part of flag protocol in PHOTO PAGE 1

this country is that you have one at public buildings and at schools,” said Vuckovich, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization whose objectives are historic preservation, patriotism and education. When the Los AngelesEschscholzia Chapter of the DAR agreed to donate a flag, Vuckovich decided a ceremony was called for. “I think kids need moments in their lives where they recognize there is something really special going on.” On a recent morning, the school’s kindergartners and first-graders gathered at the base of the pole with parents and teachers. Following a few words from Councilman Tom LaBonge, the students placed their hands over their hearts and looked

skyward as firemen from Los Angeles County Fire Station 8 raised the flag that was presented by Debbie Palmer, regent of the DAR L.A. chapter. “This is an awesome symbol of a country where parents can get together and start a charter school, and kids can grow up to be whatever they want to be,” said Vuckovich.

fixture in the park, located across the street from L.A. High School. “The mosaic’s images reflect those who make up the Memorial community; it depicts the past 75 years, present and future,” said Angela Jones, president of the Friends of the Memorial Library. Friends received a matching grant in January 2006 from the city Office of Community Beautification. It was one of 100 grants that were awarded as part of the 100-year anniversary celebration of the Dept. of Public Works.

ARTIST Brent “Shine” Spears and assistant, Cecilia Castelblanco, put the finishing touches on the “Literary Mosaic” project.

Hope-Net annual event

Taste of Larchmont Village will draw residents to the boulevard on Mon., Aug. 24 to sample food from 13 local restaurants while music and hula dancers perform in keeping with the Hawaiian theme. The annual Taste supports the food and shelter programs of Hope-Net, a non-profit organization that helps end hunger and homelessness in the community. Since its inception 16 years ago, Taste of Larchmont Village has raised more than $500,000 for Hope-Net’s 14 food pantries and the Hope West Apartments for low-income families. This year’s grand raffle prizes are $1,000, and dinner for two once a month for a year at restaurants throughout Los Angeles. Raffle tickets are $5 apiece, $20 for six. General admission is $40 per person. Call 213-389-9949.

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New pool provides resort-like Art Walk in Mile to feature tour of Wilshire galleries Art lovers can spend a warm atmosphere at Park La Brea summer evening touring local

THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES The Ebell Rest Cottage Association “Ebell Women Helping Women” philanthropy have been assisting women in need. The Ebell congratulates those who were awarded grants on behalf of The Ebell Rest Cottage Association for the year 2009. The sum of gifts totaling $180,000.00 went to the following: 1736 Family Crisis Center (battered women and families) Alexandria House (transitional housing) Downtown Women’s Center (inner city women)

galleries and museums during the monthly Miracle Mile Art Walk on Sat., July 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid City West Community Council, the event includes free transportation by the Holly Trolley. Host gallery Lawrence Asher, 5820 Wilshire Blvd., will feature a talk by artists Ivo Vergara and Sophia Allison beginning at 5:30 p.m. A reception follows, with refreshments donated by Café Flourish. Afterwards, board the Holly Trolley for a ride to participating galleries along Wilshire Blvd. Mention Miracle Mile Art Walk for free entrance to museums. The day will conclude with an after-party at a yet-to-bedetermined venue. Updated information and a map of galleries and bus stops can be found at www.midcitywest.org. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The pool is open to Park La Brea residents for $39 a month. Those who don’t live at Park La Brea can obtain access by joining the Meridian Sports Club. For more information about the Park La Brea Swim Club, call Tim Ricks at 323-9541100.

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Literacy, membership Rotary president’s goals Pilgrim begins art center Leadership Scholarship as construction, honors Seavers By Suzan Filipek

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Don’t Forget to Fill out Survey The Windsor Square Association (WSA) is looking forward to working with Carmen Trutanich, the new (as of July 1) Los Angeles City Attorney. Mr. Trutanich, who won the May election by a landslide, garnered strong support from Windsor Square and Hancock Park residents for his promises to enforce city ordinances. Larchmont Village is expected to be a direct beneficiary of this new vigor in the City Attorney’s Office. This is because the City Council approved a Larchmont Boulevard ordinance championed by Councilmember Tom LaBonge in February. The new ordinance restricts building heights to 35 feet for new development on Larchmont Boulevard, south of Beverly, and limits store widths to 50 feet. This new ordinance builds on existing ordinances, including the “Q Conditions” that limit the number of restaurants, banks, and real estate offices on the street, in order to preserve the area’s neighborhood feeling. The WSA supports efforts to attract businesses that serve the neighborhood’s residents and that obey the existing restrictions – and the WSA hopes that Mr. Trutanich and the City Attorney’s Office will be vigilant if some landlord or tenant tries to evade the adopted law. The WSA also continues to work to get the City’s Bureau of Street Lighting, in the Department of Public Works, to mail the “Straw Poll” originally expected to be mailed in February. The Straw Poll will confirm (or not confirm) the strong support that neighbors have expressed for the WSA’s proposals for lighting the nowdark east-west streets, such as portions of First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Streets. Despite some incredulity from some WSA Board Members over the fact that – in this economic climate especially – City employees would hamper the implementation of a citizen initiative where residents would vote to tax themselves to pay for needed neighborhood improvements, the WSA continues to be optimistic that the Street Lighting Projects will eventually see, well, the light of day.

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Golden sledgehammers were wielded and mimosas flowed on a rooftop ceremony in May at Pilgrim School. The event, held atop the Seaver Building, marked the start of construction of Pilgrim’s Fine Arts Center. The new construction is the first since the building, funded by Frank and Blanche Seaver and the Seaver Institute, was completed in the 1960s. Frank Seaver also funded the science buildings at his alma mater, Pomona College. A donation to Pepperdine University enabled the school to move the campus to its present location in Malibu in 1972.

Other schools that have benefited from the family’s philanthropy include the University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, Mount St. Mary’s College and Harvard-Westlake School. At Pilgrim, the Seaver Building houses the elementary school, as well as secondary science, mathematics, history, humanities and technology classrooms. The Seavers, who attended the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, which housed the original Pilgrim School, were honored at Pilgrim School’s 50th anniversary commencement ceremony in June.

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well as additional scholarships to seniors at L.A. High. The 85-member chapter has partnered with a Rotary club in Paris to fund a maternity hospital in Western Africa. “We’re joining hands to help women in Senegal.” The group also sponsors Hope-Net, a food pantry program at area churches and a synagogue. “We all have jobs, and a lot of us have families, but it’s easy to overlook the aspect of serving the community. The Rotary fills that gap. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to make business connections and Rotarians make lifelong friends,” he adds. As a Realtor, Chase specializes in homes in Hancock Park, and his neighborhood, Windsor Square. He and his wife, Angelique Campen—an ER doctor— chose the area for its neighborly feel. “You couldn’t pick a better neighborhood in L.A. to raise children.” Son Hunter, 5, plays T-ball and is an avid golfer. His twin Paris prefers singing and the arts. Scarlett, likes dancing, says the proud father. A South Florida native, he has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University and a master’s in sports administration from St. Thomas University in Miami. He was public relations director for Homestead Motorsports Complex, which hosts NASCAR and Indy Car events, and later worked for

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Science project, pets inspire family business

LEONARD HILL, at left, received a resolution from City Council for his contribution to L.A. Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) at a fundraiser in June at his Hancock Park home. Congratulating Hill are, City Controller-elect Wendy Gruel, Councilman Dennis Zine and, at top, Glen Dake, LANLT chairman. The agency works with local communities to create small parks, gardens and playgrounds in underserved neighborhoods of the city.

By Laura Eversz A year and a half ago, Oscar Youd was just another first grader trying to come up with an idea for a science fair project. Today, the seven-year-old and his family, including mom, Jessica and dad, Tim, are selling their very own microbrewed root beer called Margo’s Bark, named after one of their rescued dogs. While helping their son with his project, Tim and Jessica thought it might be fun to buy a root beer kit to study carbonation. “I used to make root beer with my grandfather,” said Tim. Oscar, a root beer lover, was enthusiastic, and following countless taste tests, the family turned out 120 bottles of all natural, cane sugar Margo’s Bark in the kitchen of their Hancock Park home. At the fair at St. James’ school, “People said ‘oh, this

pit bull mix, the animal-loving family has another rescue dog, three cats and a rabbit, not to mention four more children, ages seven months to 21 years. Showing a knack for product development, Oscar designed the label, which Tim says is an iteration of a hand-drawn design from the science fair. “The handwriting ‘Margo’s Bark’ is in Oscar’s handwriting,” said his proud father. His ROOT BEER aficionado Oscar son, however, is a little disYoud, with dad Tim and dog tressed, “since it’s his handMargo, at a launch party at The writing from a year ago when his was only a first-grader.” Larchmont Larder in May. The soft drink, with a sugis good, you should bottle it,’” gested retail of $1.35 a bottle, is brewed by a comrecalls Tim. It coalesced from there. “We pany in Northern California. said, ‘if we make it, let’s take It can be purchased locally a philanthropic approach and at area restaurants includdonate the proceeds to animal ing The Larchmont Larder, shelters,’” Tim said. “That’s Tender Greens and the Potato when it really gained momen- Chips sandwich shop, and at pet stores Urban Pet and LA tum.” (Please turn to page 14) Besides Margo, a black Lab-

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By Suzan Filipek Activists, aerospace wonders and entrepreneurial whizzes who took a giant leap of faith into a Southern California horizon are featured in Harry Brant Chandler’s new book “Dreamers in Dream City.” Some are powerful, rich and connected, others not so much. But all 54 of them are, or were—some are deceased— passionate about their calling. “It was kind of a labor of love,” Chandler said last month at his 1920s-era Mediterraneanstyle Hancock Park home. “I’ve always been intrigued with Southern California and its unique ability to foster innovation and creativity,” he explains. The book was published last month by Angel City Press. The region’s open-space, short history and great weather contributed to the phenomenon that became L.A., adds the fifth generation Angeleno, and descendent of the founder of the Los Angeles Times. He took an artistic route, rather than follow in his family’s journalistic footsteps and created visual portraits of his subjects, “like a painter would,” he writes. He hand-tinted in the case of the original black-and-whites, using modern shades. Amelia

mother Dorothy Buffum Chandler, whom he got to know better after college, when he escorted her to concerts at the Music Center. She founded the three-hall complex downtown, raising $19 million and borrowing the rest. President Reagan, then governor, would come to his boyhood FIFTH GENERATION Angeleno Harry home for dinner “to Chandler at his Hancock Park home. talk shop” with his father, publisher of Earhart stands against a tanthe Times gerine-colored plane. Howard In the photo of “the ultimate Hughes flies his Spruce Goose Angeleno dreamer” and family into a purple sunset. “L.A. is a place about col- friend, Walt Disney waves from or and vibrance,” explains behind the wheel of a train in Chandler, who replaced skies, Disneyland. The image was fashioned on subtracted Photoshop. backgrounds, Billboard “blurred, satum o d e l rated, lightened Angelyne and darkened showed up in piece-by-piece.” her trademark He also infused pink Corvette, his personal w h i l e stamp wherever he could. RACE CAR driver Reeves Chandler also met pilot Dick “I was fortu- Callaway is on the cover. Rutan—he nate to meet flew the Voyager in the first, some of these people over the non-stop flight around the years.” Among them was his grand- world. Among the locals are TV host

and producer Huell Howser; he is seen with his penthouse view above Hancock Park. The inspirational include Andy Lipkis, founder of Tree People. He is under the activist heading of the book, one of eight categories, which also include Inventors, Artists, Folk Heroes, Entertainers, and Discoverers. His great grandfather and namesake Harry Chandler and billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad count among The Entrepreneurs. Among The Builders was Architect Frank Gehry, who met with him briefly at his office in Playa Vista. His photograph was later Photoshopped against the stainless steel curves of his signature work: Disney Hall downtown. Mayor Villaraigosa was shot by Chandler’s pool. His image was later dropped against the downtown skyline, Villaraigosa’s boyhood view from his East L.A. neighborhood. After a 25-year career as a media executive in film, TV and the internet, Chandler volunteers at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as head of a committee to accelerate technology adoption. He also brushed up on his high school and college photo skills, and sporting a digital

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ATTORNEYS, judges and law students make up the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic orchestra.

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MLeigh’s “Man of La Mancha,” and Sousa’s “Stars & Stripes Forever.” Tickets are $10. Send a check made payable to WUMC with a self-addressed stamped envelope to P.O. Box 2001, Burbank, CA 91507 and tickets will be mailed to you. For more information, please call 818-845-4048 or send an email to info@lalawyersphil.org. Billed as the only legal orchestra in the city, the Lawyers Phil is where prosecutors, de-

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Glaucoma affects the eyes gradually and usually without pain. Because the disease has no warning signs or symptoms, the American Optometric Association recommends scheduling regular, comprehensive eye exams as the best defense against this visionthreatening 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

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ing and needed to get better, and the only way to do it is with Buddy,” commented Jhil McEntyre, a class member who was featured in a Coke commercial during this year’s Academy Awards presentation. “An agent suggested I take his class and it’s been invaluable, When you audition, you’re only with two or three people, in class you’re in front of 30 or 40. If you don’t get over stage fright here, you don’t ever get over it.” Added Fran Phillips, “The biggest thing I’ve learned in the class is confidence. It’s a wonderful group of people—

bright, warm and encouraging.” Their hard work is paying off. Professional commercial agents not only recommend Powell’s class to actors but also periodically visit the class to observe, support and at times, hand out a business card or two for possible representation. The class is sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Division of Adult and Career Education, and the next session begins on Mon., July 6 and continuing through January 2010. Enrollment is open and students may join at

any time during the session. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center at 1370 N. St. Andrews Place and on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Adult School, Sunset Blvd and Highland Ave. Registration is free for seniors 62 and older with a $12 materials fee. Younger adults are welcome, but require a $25 registration fee. Call 818- 7638081 or e-mail powell46761@ roadrunner.com for more information.

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Acting class for older adults often results in new careers By Marina Muhlfriedel Contributing Writer While many people their age are thinking about winding down their professional lives, most of the students in Buddy Powell’s Commercial Acting for Older Adults classes are serious about developing their acting careers —and many are finding success working in commercials in film and television. In the last month alone, class members were cast in “Entourage,” “General Hospital” and in a Lenny Kravitz video. Powell, a couple of decades younger than most his stu-

Elderly, caregiver services offered

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dents, is an upbeat, dynamic teacher and a 30-year veteran actor. He is invigorated by his craft and by sharing it with groups of students who attend his popular classes on an ongoing basis. Students thrive in the convivial atmosphere as they gain expertise in every aspect of the commercial process, from how casting and ad agencies function, to the best way to present themselves as professionals with industrystandard headshots and resumes. The crux of the class however, is about performance. Each week, the aspiring actors read commercial scripts on camera, as they would during an actual audition. Powell gently coaches each of his students beyond any shyness or awkwardness, while helping them to project their unique character personality. Later, Powell reviews the tapes with the class, constructively analyzing each performance. There is tremendous camaraderie in the group as they support each other’s efforts to interpret the commercial copy while relating to the camera. “I joined the class about five years ago; I was audition-

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Medicine, music, genealogy keep Dr. Witt young at heart dent of George Washington’s family, and he is very active in historical societies. He is past president of the National Society of Washington Family Descendants, and also was president of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of

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played the violin. He began piano lessons when he was five growing up in Knoxville, Tenn. As a youngster, he earned money playing for a circus when it came to town. While serving in Korea, he directed the choir and he has also been a church organist. A former member of the the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony, his previous home in Windsor Square had two grand pianos in the living room, the scene of many concerts and parties. The home is also where the Witts raised their three children. Daughter Alex Witt is a news anchor in New York on MSNBC. Charles is an assistant dean at Memphis University School of Law. Walter, an international transportation executive, lives in Paris. The Witts have seven grandchildren. The doctor is a descen-

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A “Fraud Protection for Seniors” packet of publications is available from the Federal Citizen Information Center and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. One of the booklets, “Fighting Fraud 101—Smart Tips for Older Investors,” gives tips on protecting investments by including the list of tactics commonly used by fraud companies. Another booklet outlines how to choose an investment advisor and how to rectify broker-related problems. To get the package, call 888878-3256 or visit www.pueblo. gsa.gov.

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A physician for almost 60 years, Dr. Charles Witt is noted for making house calls. “But I call those visits ‘home calls,’” says the Hancock Park resident. “I think it sounds nicer.” One of those home calls is on Gertrude Baines, who, at 115, may be the oldest person in the world. “Gertrude came to my office on Larchmont Blvd. 20 years ago to have a tumor removed, and I have been her doctor ever since.” He sees her now at the convalescent home where she resides. “She is still sharp as a tack,” comments Witt. We interviewed Dr. Witt on the day of his wedding anniversary. He was a resident at White Memorial Hospital when he married Collette Beach 53 years ago. She was secretary to the chairman of the pathology department at the Los Angeles hospital. The doctor entered the University of Tennessee Medical School, graduating at the age of 22. In 1953, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Medical Corps, but instead, decided to accept a commission from the Army as a first lieutenant. He was the youngest physician serving during the Korean War. He opened his practice at UCLA Harbor General Hospital in 1961 as a general and thoracic surgeon. He has been chairman of the general surgery department at Orthopedic Hospital, and was elected a member of the Los Angeles Surgical Society and Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 1966. Since 1961, the doctor has been on the staff at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, and served as chairman of the department of surgery as well as on the board of directors. In 1992, he was chosen as the hospital’s Physician of the Year. He also serves on the staff of Good Samaritan Hospital. Although he no longer performs surgery, he assists other doctors: ‘I’m busier than ever,” he admits. Witt’s lifelong love of music can be attributed to his parents. His grandfather composed music, his mother was a singer, and his father, a lawyer,

newsletter, “He’s been treating me for more than 35 years. I appreciate the fact that he takes time to talk with patients and even makes house calls.” His personal recipe for keeping young? “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I do moderate exercise. And I trust in the Lord.”

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Veterans' stories collected

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War veterans are encouraged to tell their stories as part of an oral history project by area resident David Meyer O’Shea on two Saturdays in July and August at the Los Angeles Public Library, Central Library Branch, 630 W. 5th St. O’Shea began participat-

ing in the national Veterans History Project at the 54th reunion of the 95th infantry in Baton Rouge in 2004. It was a memorial to his father, Earl D. Meyer, who was a radioman in the infantry. The interviews will be on July 11 and 25 and August 8

and 15. For more information call David Meyer O’Shea at 323-469-9774. The collection is housed at the Library of Congress. To date more than 40,000 submissions have been received. The local project is sponsored in part by the American Legion’s Hollywood Post #43.

HEROES. Tom Sanders photographed World War II veterans at Belmont Village Hollywood in a new project called “American Heroes: Portraits of Service,” commissioned by Belmont. The exhibit opens on Sat., July 4 at the retirement home, 2051 N. Highland Ave. Shown here is Ivan Netter, former Army Buck Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps.

Volunteer group improves lives of returning veterans Program to reward young people who volunteer. Volunteers play a number of roles; they work in hospital wards, at nursing homes and pharmacies, and in veterans outreach centers. Some serve as drivers who bring patients to and from medical appointments. Some participate in recreational activities, birthdays or holiday events. And some simply visit with veterans, helping improve their overall quality of life. You can donate time, money and even a car to help veterans. In fact, over 500,000 people have made a vehicle donation to the MOPH since the inception of the program. For more information on the MOPH VAVS program or to join in our other volunteer efforts, visit purpleheart.org.

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OASIS offers cardio, karate, Polynesian dance, strength training Polynesian dance, karate classes and talks about operas and the movies are among offerings at OASIS. The educational organization for mature adults hosts classes at Macy’s Westside Pavilion, 10730 W. Pico Blvd., 3rd Floor. Mondays Improved balance can prevent falls and help avoid fatigue and muscle strain. Julliardtrained choreographer Nurit Krauss will teach exercises to help you walk, climb stairs and maintain posture at a balance class through Aug. 3, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Explore where opera is headed at “Modern Opera: A New Voice” on July 6; take a look at lesser known music at “Hidden Gems” on July 13; hear voices of bygone days at “Three Other Tenors” on July 20 and get a sneak peak at the L.A. Opera’s 2009-10 season on July 27, all from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays Take a tour of the world of art with Jack King through July 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m. The art professor will delve into the lives of some of the world’s great artists. Wednesdays Limber up, relieve tension and improve coordination during Polynesian dance classes through Aug. 5 from 10:15 a.m. to noon. The path to increased stamina and energy can be found at a cardio workout class, featuring both chair and standing exercises, through Aug. 5 from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Achieve flexibility, coordination, mental endurance and self-confidence at a karate class through Aug. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Chef Stu will lecture on a range of ingredients and host

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tastings to help you develop a more sophisticated palate. A class on chocolate is on July 8; honey is featured on July 15. Olives are the topic on July 22; the use of vinegar, from medicinal to cooking, is explored on July 29. Classes take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays Create letters, fliers, resumes and more when you learn Microsoft Word at hands-on classes through Aug. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Personal trainer Jackie Lee will show how to reverse the aging process, combat osteo-

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Internship and volunteer opportunities are available for the summer in the areas of education, fundraising, archives and general office support at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 303 An application may be completed on the website www.lamoth.org under the education menu. For information call 323-651-3706.

porosis, gain flexibility and improve our posture at “Strength Training for Strong Bones & Muscles” through Aug. 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays Learn to alleviate pain with the Arthritis Foundation

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Joyce and Mitchell Flint celebrated their anniversary on the same day and month as their wedding 50 years ago. “We held it at the same place too, the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and the hotel gave us the flowers, the cake and the champagne for the party,” said Joyce. “It was a Romeo and Juliet romance,” explains Mitchell about their first meeting. “She was on a balcony, and waved to the fellow I was walking with. I asked him for her name, and he introduced us. Our first date was a stroll through Beverly Hills.” Mitchell was a decorated Navy pilot when Joyce met him. “He is 12 years older, and mature. I think that helped our relationship because I was just a young girl.” Mitchell left his Kansas City home to enlist in the Navy during World War II. He also served in the Korean War, and helped Israel form an air force when the nation was formed in 1948. He moved to Los Angeles and received his law degree at UCLA, and retired from his law practice a few years ago. Joyce continues in her job as a probate conservator. “We realized we had com-

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Limber up with aquafit classes, learn new dances Opportunities abound for people of all ages who want to increase their strength and get more fit, from circuit and strength training, to water aerobics, and learning new dance moves. Hollywood Wilshire YMCA 1553 Schrader Blvd. 323-467-4161 www.ymcala.org Aquatics for Older Adults (A.O.A.) aquafit classes are offered to those wanting to work on their range of motion and build strength. The classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. People with mobility impairments, such as arthritis or Parkinson’s disease, can take advantage of the Parkinsonians Learning Lifelong Useful Skills (P.L.L.U.S.) classes. Participants may either be seated or stand while doing exercises that will help with coordination, flexibility and posture. For those who want to have fun learning new steps while getting fit, the vintage dance class teaches slow-paced moves and simple patterns geared for beginners. Meets Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Pan Pacific Senior Activity Center 141 S. Gardner St. 323-935-5705 Hatha yoga classes that focus on stretching and breathing are Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m., while personalized group fitness classes are taught on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m. Seniors may also do seated muscle strengthening exercises using thick rubber bands on Tuesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., as well as yoga ball exercises, which teach balance and strength on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Relax before the weekend with a stretch and flex class meant to improve range of motion and circulation every Friday at noon. Stationary bicycles, elliptical machines, treadmills and other gym equipment are also available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center 1360 N. St. Andrews Pl. 323-957-3900

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(Continued from page 22) 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Curves on Larchmont 527 N. Larchmont Blvd. 323-465-4652 www.curveslarchmont.com Co-owner Juliet Kiperman turned 65 years young this year and says Curves has lots to offer seniors. The hydraulic circuit training system allows each client to exercise at her own level. Trainers ensure exercises are done correctly and heart rates and blood pressure are monitored. A Silver Sneakers program, designed for Medicare-eligible individuals, offers physical activity and health education. Studies funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the program positively impacts older adults with diabetes and depression.

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Music, yoga, support at Leeza’s Place

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CLASSES, including Music 'N You above with music therapist Laura Kanofsky, right, are ongoing at Olympia Medical Center.

center, open to anyone recently diagnosed with a memory disorder and their friends, family and caregivers. All programs are the direct result of listening to and understanding the unique needs, values, pressures and goals of caregivers and their loved ones. There is a stroke support group as well as meet-

Independence celebration at Las Palmas Bridge to bingo, blood pressure screenings, classes and trips are offered at the Las Palmas Senior Citizen Center, 1820 N. Las Palmas Ave. A rummage sale, picnic and live band is part of a post Independence Day celebration on Wed., July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among weekly activities is bingo on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and duplicate bridge on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A Spanish class meets on Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; exercise class is on Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m. On Thursdays, members gather for a yoga class from 1 to 2 p.m., and folk and line dancing from 2 to 3 p.m. Karaoke is offered on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m., a performance workshop on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and an audition preparation class on Friday from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Blood pressure screenings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Celebrations occur throughout the year, including parties on the last Friday for those with a birthday that month. Upcoming day-trip destinations include Camp Seeley in nearby mountains, Pala Indian Casino and the Laguna Beach Art Festival. For more information, call 323-461-7662.

ings for those suffering from Parkinson’s and bereavement. A yoga and tai chi and memory classes are also offered. Wisit www.leezasplace.org, or call 323-932-5414.

Liz Taylor was dismayed at first when she spilled makeup on her favorite yellow shirt. But, using her art background, she purchased fabric paint and added designs to the garment. After showing the result to friends, she now has a new career—adding artwork to clothing. The Windsor Village resident knows there are other people in the same boat, with jackets or shirts they love but can’t wear because of a stain. Her dry cleaners loved the idea, and he will be suggesting the service to customers whose clothing stains are untreatable. She uses metallic paint for darker clothing, and says the best material to use is linen, cotton or denim. A Seattle native, Taylor has

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Music ‘N You is among the regular programs at Leeza’s Place at Olympia Medical Center, 5901 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 300A. Caregivers and their loved ones are invited to the class held the second Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m., said Yael Wyte, Leeza Care Advocate. Clinical social worker and music therapist Laura Kanofsky leads the group, which this month meets July 14. She has worked with older adults in hospice, outpatient psychiatry and private practice settings. “It is an opportunity for loved ones and caregivers to come together through music and experience relaxation, creative expression, reminiscing and fun,” Wyte said. Several classes and support groups are also offered at the

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Day-by-day activity plan Tennis Hall of Fame designed to promote health honored Pat Yeomans

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Make The Sun Your Friend Let’s face it--besides death and taxes, the sun is a non-negotiable part of our lives here in LA. Sure, there are upsides--spectacular mornings on the green, languid hours by the pool. But the downsides are as glaring as the sun’s rays themselves. With the sun come pesky ultraviolet rays (UVR). In the plus column, these rays help our bodies make bone-strengthening Vitamin D. In the deficit column, UV rays wreak havoc on unprotected skin. Over time, overexposure can lead to prematurely aging skin, eye damage, and skin cancer. More than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. UV ray damage is measured in indices—1 through 11. On an “11” day, unprotected skin can burn in four just minutes. Besides covering yourself like Lawrence of Arabia--not always the smart fashion choice--it’s best to use plenty of broad spectrum sunscreen in SPF 25 or higher, all day. If you’ve spent hours in the doctor’s chair having skin cancers burned off, the good news is that there are highly effective treatments and remedies available, and some damage can be reversed. So have your day in the sun—but always wear a hat!

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.

recover, the right nutrients to fuel and refuel the body, and even the right kind of positive thinking and sense of selfidentity to defend our minds and bodies against aging, illness and disease. Your anti aging and disease defense plan • Seven days a week: practice deep breathing for two to three minutes at a time along with gentle stretching or range of motion exercises to enhance the efforts of deep breathing. • Six days a week: move enough to achieve 10,000 steps per day. • Five days a week: participate in moderate intensity physical activity for an accumulation of 30 minutes or more. • Four days a week: add extra “10-minute bouts” of physical activity. • Three days a week: participate in fat burning interval cardio conditioning to help manage metabolism and body weight. • Two days a week: incorporate vigorous workouts that include resistance training exercise for the major muscle groups and weight-bearing in nature to promote healthy joint and bone strength density. • One day a week: do some form of cross training activity that is fun and helps keep your calorie burn and motivation high, and your risk for injury low. Choose a physical or leisure activity that you enjoy. Brantley Black, founder of TrainHardCore, is an independent certified personal trainer. For more information, call 323-559-3008 or visit www. trainhardcore.com.

Volunteers help young people with challenges

Senior citizens are needed as volunteers by an organization that helps young people around the world. Youth For Understanding (YFU) USA is seeking seniors to help in communities across the country to prepare young people for their responsibilities and challenges in a changing, interdependent global community. The organization began in 1951 when an American minister, John Eberly, proposed to church leaders that teenagers from war-torn Germany be brought to the United States to live with a family in an effort to heal the wounds of World War II. This proposal met with approval from State Department officials. For more information call toll-free 866-493-8872.

Pat Yeomans of Hancock Park will be inducted into the Southern California Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame on Fri., July 24 at a ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Her name will be added to a list of 56 previous honorees who have distinguished themselves in the sport. Yeomans recently won the U.S. Tennis Association's Women's 90 clay court doubles. She won the U.S. Lawn

Tennis Association’s Girls 18 singles in 1935. Yeomans was a pioneer promoting women’s senior tennis at the Los Angeles Tennis Club, and was the co-founder of “Youth vs. Experience” team matches played from 1989 to 2002 between juniors 10 to 14 and the best seniors 50 to 90 at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. Other honorees will include Dorothy “Dodo” Bundy Cheney, who recently won her 382nd U.S. Tennis Association championship.

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Religious news

Church’s stained glass tells of Christ, apostles, saints

CHRIST THE KING has been an area landmark since 1927.

Sunday in October, each year, beginning in 1925. The stained glass windows were designed and produced by Joseph Tierney whose work expresses the culmination of the great traditions in the art of stained glass. Tierney was born in Ireland, and specialized in creating works of glass for churches not only in Ireland and England,

Depression stalls school; free food, taxi The Rossmore District was hard hit by the Great Depression of the 1930s, as scores of parishioners at Christ the King Church lost their jobs. Father Corcoran and his assistants—Fathers McDonagh, Purcell, Duggan and O’Sullivan–were especially busy during the worldwide downturn. While Fr. Corcoran fed the occasional person who came to his door, he soon devised a plan to feed needy families while sparing them added humiliation.

Congregants were asked to bring sacks of groceries that they could spare and the priests delivered them to families in distress. The program was hailed as a success, both as a method of helping those in need and as an exercise of the virtue of charity. The Depression also delayed the building of the school, and children commuted to one of the already established Catholic schools in neighboring parishes via a free taxi system, arranged through the efforts of Fr. Corcoran.

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but in America from coast to coast. Above the Arden Blvd. entrance the choir windows express the fatherhood of God and the spiritual powers of the church and its people. Above the altar, on the Rossmore side, under the dome, the windows visualize the theme of Christ the King in his glory. The windows in the north wall depict the significance of the epistles of the bible and the apostles who wrote them. On the south wall the windows symbolize the contributions of the saints to the kingship of Christ as suggested by Rev. Corcoran who worked with Tierney until the windows were completed in 1948. Between the windows a number of mural paintings were

Cal Lutheran head at area church

Dr. Chris Kimball, who recently was installed as California Lutheran University president, spoke at Hope Lutheran Church’s service on June 14. The service marked the church’s 67th anniversary, said Mark Rasbach, pastor of the church at 6720 Melrose Ave.

completed by L.G. Marrissael in 1946, depicting the life of Christ. The statue at the intersection of Rossmore and Arden is a 12 foot tall Carrara marble depiction of Christ the King. It stands on a base in the form of the world which is six feet in diameter and inscribed “King of Kings and Lord of Lords,” I Timothy 6:15-16, the biblical inspiration for the name of the church. The statue was designed by A.J. Arany, A.I.A., carved in Italy by Biaigni and assembled by Joseph A. McNeil. It was dedicated in 1951 by Bishop Timothy Manning on the feast of the Epiphany.

A fundraising telethon for the March of Dimes is on Wed., July 22 at the home office of Farmers Insurance, 4680 Wilshire Blvd. Calls from Farmers’ district offices across the country will come into a phone bank area at the L.A. site. Call-ins begin at 5 a.m. The event ends with a final count at 11 a.m.

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This is the first in a series on neighborhood landmark buildings. An outstanding example of Byzantine style architecture in the Larchmont area is Christ the King Catholic Church that extends from Arden Blvd. to Rossmore Ave. on a triangle of land south of Melrose Ave. The church was built in 1927 by Joseph A. McNeil Co. with designs by T. Franklin Power, while Rev. Father Peter Corcoran was pastor and Rev. Joseph O’Sullivan, assistant pastor. The building and its interior designs were modeled after the basilica of St. Sophia in Istanbul and the Cathedral of St. Mark in Venice. The Los Angeles Bishop John J. Cantwell selected the name after the feast of Christ the King was first established, to be celebrated on the last

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LETTERS to the editor (Continued from page 2)

Metro TAP cards (June issue) is much less rosy than depicted in your recent article. My friends and I applied for senior cards in early February, but have heard nothing from the company. Workers at the Metro Service Center tell us that we should assume that our applications, like many others, have been lost by the company subcontracted by Metro to issue the cards. They also tell us that many customers have received passes that are invalid because they have the wrong name and/or picture. Despite not having issued many permanent cards, Metro has stopped selling day passes on the buses and will not is-

sue temporary monthly passes after the end of this month. Thus, from July 1 on, my choice is: (1) purchase a regular TAP card at a monthly cost four times that of the senior card for which I am eligible, or (2) pay cash every time I board a bus or subway; this would mean that traveling to and from one of my teaching sites would involve paying six cash fares each working day. Jean Moore Cochran Ave.

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Network at L.A.’s Largest Mixer downtown July 23 View some of the more than 250 exhibits and network among thousands of business people expected at L.A.’s Largest Mixer. The annual event is at the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 W. 32nd St., on Thurs., July 23 from 5 to 9

p.m. The mixer brings together local business people representing hundreds of industries and companies with area chambers of commerce for an evening of socializing. “The event is a very valuable business tool and networking opportunity,” said Pat Clark, membership manager, L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Jane Stanton Sutherland died on June 2, a few days before her 91st birthday. A champion tennis player, she won her first U. S. Lady’s Tennis Association title at age 18, and the U.S. Women’s doubles title in the 65-year-old category. She graduated from John Burroughs Junior High School, Marlborough and UCLA. A resident of Hancock Park until her move to Laguna Hills, she had recently moved back to a home on Rossmore Ave. She is survived by her son Michael Gallagher of Pacific Palisades, his wife Patti and two grandchildren.

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Services were held for Sarah Belle Shelton at All Saints Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills in June. Born in 1920 in Santa Maria, Calif., her family moved to L.A. in 1924. After graduating from Marlborough School and UCLA, she taught school before leaving work to raise a family. A Hancock Park resident, she was active in the Junior League, United Way, Hancock Park Garden Club and L.A. County Museum of Art. Widowed from her marriage to John Elliott in 1944, she was married to the late James Shelton for 56 years. She is survived by daughter Sarah Belle Brown, sons James Jr., Richard and Stephen Shelton and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Marlborough, 250 S. Rossmore Ave., L.A. 90004.

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Gilbert Woolway died May 27 after complications from a fall. A longtime Irving Blvd. resident, he spent the last 10 years living at the St. John of God Retirement Community. A veteran of World War II and a former attorney, he is predeceased by his wife Marie. He is survived by two daughters, Joan Curtin and Jane Osborn, and five sons, Capt. James Woolway, Msgr. John Woolway, Thomas, Robert, and Paul, as well as 14 grandchildren, and a great grandson. Memorial services were held at St. John of God and at his former parish, St. Brendan Church, both of which were celebrated by his son, Msgr. John. In lieu of flowers the family requested donations sent to the Monsignor’s parish: Sacred Heart Church, 1720 N. Culver Ave., Compton, 90222.

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mony at a public hearing May 27; they are expected to make a decision on the project July 1 or 2 after the Chronicle went to press. Association members also ask that the Environmental

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sites to operate pending their applications. The City Council eliminated the provision June 19. If they continue to stay open after an order to close, the City Attorney can seek fines of $2,500 a day and owners could face up to six months in jail. Neighbors of the Bull Dog disputed its proximity to a public library soon after it opened earlier this year. One of the shop’s owners Anthony Folsom argued he had a right to the location, in spite of an Interim Control Ordinance which ruled because the business had moved from a prior address on Cahuenga, it could not operate. New sites were not permitted under the ICO. But Folsom claimed he moved from North Hollywood only after his landlord received a letter from the Drug Enforcement Administration

threatening him with felony charges. While his was among the 186 that met the city's requirements—until it moved, a total of 883 hardship exemptions were collected by the city when it finally took action and ruled to stop them last month. The Council is also drafting a medical marijuana ordinance. Among considerations is prohibiting dispensaries from operating 1,000 feet from schools, libraries and each other. Also among the 186 registered with the city before the moratorium went into effect is the La Brea Collective, 812 S. La Brea Ave. But it stands 1,000 feet near a school, and/or church, as does AHPS Caregivers, 901 S. La Brea Ave., and KUSH Collective, 1111 S. La Brea, according to members of the Sycamore Square Association.

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Works by her students will be on exhibit at Tracey Landworth’s new Creative Photography Workshops studio in the Miracle Mile at 6022 Wilshire Blvd. Landworth, a commercial and fine arts photographer, said she is offering courses for students of all ages, from the casual user to advanced shooters aiming for a professional career. Week-long, day-time workshops for children and teens will explore the world around them through photography. They will learn to download, catalogue and print, mastering basic skills needed in today’s media-infused world. Adult classes are offered in

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(Continued from page 1) Shewfelt at Larchmont Wine and Cheese *** Not one, but two graduations found Gloria Boccato commuting from son Gian Carlo’s graduation from Columbia University in New York to son Clelio’s at USC. Both picked up MBA degrees, we heard from Gloria at O’Tiffe Salon. *** Tara Hartin was at Larchmont Larder ordering a tomato salad when we ran into her. She’s planning an American Lung Assoc. event at Fanciful Baskets with her bosses Teri and Wally August.

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school news THIRD STREET SCHOOL By Vera Drymon 5th Grade The time has come again, the end of another school year. After two years of writing for you, I’m sad to say goodbye to the Larchmont Chronicle. I’m graduating from Third Street and going on to attend Immaculate Heart for my first year of Middle School. Now, don’t worry, we have chosen a new reporter. I am excited to announce that Ella Pang will be the new Third Street School reporter. By Ella Pang I am 9 years old and going into 5th grade. I enjoy working as a librarian in our school. I am in the school’s Korean Dual Language Program (KDLP), which does performances at many of the school events. I really like going to Third Street School not just because it is such a good school academically, but it is fun too.

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By Arianna Cooper 5th Grade The last few days of school for us have been happy and sad. Our wonderful principal, Dr. Perez is leaving. She has been elected head of the Principals Union. Dr. Perez is a great principal that you can trust. All the students, parents, and staff are extremely sad she is leaving because she has been such a great principal. We wish her luck with her new job and we hope her changes will be successful and helpful for the whole city. We had a big assembly on the yard and each grade sang a song to say goodbye. Dr. Perez was so happy, she even cried. We hope next year will be a great year for both Hancock Park and Dr. Perez. Our current vice principal Ashley Parker has been named as new principal

By Andrew Ok 8th Grade The John Burroughs Class of 2009 motto, “We are leaders in the making, and the future is ours to shape,” comes to life this time around as our 8th graders participate in the culmination activities. Students walked the stage, leaving with a smile on their faces and a diploma in their hands. The students worked hard for this and they were excited about the grand ceremony, especially the graduation speakers. Andrew Lopez states, “It means that I accomplished my goal of passing middle school, and made my parents proud.” Ezra Shippin, another graduation speaker shares, “I’m excited and nervous at the same time to see what high school has to bring for me.”

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subjects, with almost 74,000 students eligible to take these courses. At a recent press conference, Mahony said that local Catholic schools offer many of the same summer courses usually offered by public schools, as well as well-monitored aftercare programs for young students. The Catholic schools must charge tuition for summer classes, but the principals at each of the 100 schools “will work individually with parents who may require assistance,” he added. Lists of secondary and elementary schools in the L.A. Archdiocese offering summer sessions and aftercare programs can be found by clicking on “Summer School” at at www.archdiocese.la.

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By Rachel Cwalina’s Kindergarten/1st Grade Class This year we have been studying the continents. We have learned how to write our names in Chinese, and we learned why the Chinese people put up the Great Wall of China. We also made fairy bread and Aboriginal art paintings. We made African animals that were on the Savannah with clay and ate chocolate croissants from France. We even went to the Eco Station and touched animals from South America. We have been doing a lot of art including oil painting and dream gardens. We also did self-portraits and made Chinese lanterns. Primary center students made projects using recycled materials. We also wrote and performed plays about fables. We made our own puppets and scenery. Rachel's class did "be happy with who you are." Kimberly's class did "treat others how you want to be treated." Nora's class did "never talk to strangers." Marjorie's class did "don't take things that don't belong to you." Sandra's class did "don't be greedy," and Cassie's class did "you can't judge a book by its cover."

By Younsook Jang 7th Grade Our school was as busy as a beehive at the end of the school year. We had our annual music recital, where students who had taken voice and piano lessons performed for their families. All grades sang a variety of songs, many of them from Broadway musicals. Our sports night was a great success. Parents organized a wonderful dinner for everyone and many students received awards for their achievements in sports throughout the year. The 8th graders enjoyed their end-ofyear retreat at St. Andrew’s Abbey, Valyermo. The whole school attended their Baccalaureate Mass, celebrated by our pastor, Father Antonio. Many students enrolled for our summer school program. Academic classes are held every morning, and the afternoons are filled with arts and craft projects, baking, visits to the library and other fun activities.

By Min-Ji Yi 10th Grade The recent budget cuts are affecting everyone, but Fairfax is at the top of the game. In order to raise money for our school and the graduating class of 2011, Fairfax sophomores hosted fundraisers. These events took place at restaurants in close proximity to the school, such as the nearby McDonald’s and Johnny Rockets. Fifteen per-

Nature camp is at Arboretum Children can experience the wonders of nature through outdoor, hands-on experiences at Summer Nature Camp at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. Campers will explore plants and animals from around the world while hiking the Arboretum’s 127-acre grounds. Other activities include gardening, cooking with fresh, organic vegetables from the garden and creating nature crafts. To register, or for more information, call 626-821-4623.

TEMPLE ISRAEL By Zoe Lesser 6th Grade My final year of TIOH has gone fast. It seems like yesterday when I first put my backpack into my cubby. cent of all purchases made were donated to Fairfax’s class of 2011. These funds are expected to help fund senior activities in the future, such as the prom and senior breakfast. Being a reporter for the past year has been a great experience. It was a joy to inform others about our wonderful school, and I hope everyone enjoyed the columns as much as I enjoyed writing them. Fairfax will be back next school year; but until then, we bid everyone a fond farewell.

During the last two weeks of school, we had graduation rehearsals everyday. We rehearsed hard and we knew that it would really pay off. A special tradition is that every student writes an essay about someone else in their 6th grade class. Our principal, Eileen, has been working here for 14 years and has been teaching different schools for 40 years. This year she will be retiring. “I will be graduating with you,” she told the 6th grade at the beginning of the year. “I want everyone not to think about how it’s so sad that it’s our last year, but to enjoy every little bit of it.” In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day's work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for 20 years. — Jacques Barzun

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Cub Scouts advance CUB SCOUTS, Pack 16, chartered at St. Brendan Church, recently held its annual Advancement Ceremonies. Boys from Grades 1-5 moved up in rank based on their grade and their accomplishments, including achievements in spirituality, environment, crime prevention and physical fitness. While most boys attend St. Brendan School, the Pack serves the extended Hancock Park community. Advancing Tiger Cubs who became Wolves Cubs: Top photo: from left: Randy Roque Jr., Justin Silva, Finnian Payne, James Duchesneau, Bennett Nelson, James D’Atri. Bottom photo, Cub Master Bailey Greene with four 5th graders who “Crossed the Bridge” from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, left to right: Henry Hawley, Kelvyn Jamandre, Charles Johnson, and Juan Pablo Robayo. They will move onto St. James Troop 10, the oldest continuously chartered Boy Scout Troop in Los Angeles.

Fairfax High seniors earn Epstein scholarships Five Fairfax High School seniors received scholarships and three others received awards to cover the cost of college textbooks at the Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship Awards dinner in June. Dr. Howard Katzman of The Aerospace Corp. presented the awards. The scholarship program was initiated in 1996 shortly after Irene Epstein’s death to recognize her desire to assist financially needy students to attend college. Each of the five scholarship awardees received $1,500; the other three students received $500. Scholarship winner Bu Min King, valedictorian, ranks number one in his class with a cumulative GPA of 4.18. He is also captain of the baseball team. Sofia Knoppel is enrolled in advanced placement classes in

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mathematics and physics, and also English, earning a GPA of 4.08. Xian Jin came to the U.S. from China three years ago. She excelled in her academic classes including advanced placement classes in calculus, chemistry and physics. Jenny Garcia was a member of the Junior Olympics Team. For the past five years, she has been a volunteer at an elementary school. Jae In Choi ranks second in her class with a GPA of 4.158. She has served as a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at the Korean Women’s Association.

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High School grads reveal their choices for college Hamilton High Humanities Magnet graduate Phoebe Smolin applied to “a bunch of liberal arts schools.” “I really liked what they stood for and the idea of having an all-encompassing education without the rigorous requirements. I just really like the idea of being able to do what you want to do.”

curriculum was structured.” She also loved the Amherst, Mass. campus. “It was beautiful and alive with creative people doing their own thing.” Anticipating her move there in the fall, Phoebe says her emotions are mixed. “The closer I get to leaving the more in love I am with L.A. and the more attached I am to my home.” Her parents, Jill and Barry, Ridgewood Place, “are getting sad, and it’s getting obvious,” she said with a laugh. ***

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But she describes her college applications experience as disillusioning. “I get really good grades, but I don’t test well. . . I had terrible test scores.” Her confidence was buoyed, however, when she received a personal note from Hampshire College. “They said how they loved my application and pointed to specific aspects of it. They were the most welcoming, and I liked how their

Wait-listed at Georgetown University, Notre Dame graduate Henry Woodward had made up his mind to attend UC Berkeley in the fall. But that changed when he learned he’d not only been accepted to Georgetown in

Washington, D.C., but would receive a scholarship there as well. “I love the location, the size of the campus and student body,” said Henry. “But mostly I just really wanted to go out east.” Although he’s enrolled in the business school, “I’m not sure what I’ll do. I’ll probably major in an independent study mix between management and marketing, and minor in art history, which is the field I think I’ll go into.” As for leaving home, "I guess I’m a little apprehensive and nervous and excited. . . really excited.” Parents Andrew and Mari, S. Norton Ave., “are probably a little sad about me leaving, but they know it’s for the best.” ***

Columbia, an arts and media college in Chicago, was always at the top of Charlotte Eversz’ list. The Pacific Hills graduate knew she wanted to go into advertising like her dad, Woody. She also knew she wanted to live in a big city.

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A visit to the campus in January “on the coldest day in like 13 years” didn’t change her mind. “It was freezing, but I loved it. “ A meeting with an advisor sealed the deal. “He was listening to cool music, and he had old records lining his office. It just really seemed like that’s where I belonged.” Charlotte plans to major in communications and marketing, with a minor in photography. “I’m so excited and happy about moving back to Chicago. As much as I love L.A., I’ll always love Chicago more since I spent the first six years of my life there. I have a lot of family and friends there, too.” Her mom, Laura, Ridgewood Place, “is getting excited for me, too, but she’s already starting to get a little weepy.”

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'Flat Stanley' project fosters communication

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DESPITE TIGHT SECURITY, St. Brendan kindergartner Michael Armstrong's Flat Stanley made his way into the Oval office, where he was photographed with President Obama.

military base at the South Pole. "Dear Friend," wrote Sean. "My name is Sean Williams. I am six years old. I go to school in Los Angeles. Please take care of Flat Stanley. P.S. Please send him back!" For many young students, these letters are the first meaningful opportunity they have to use writing as a communication tool, said Sean's mom Heather. Her son was delighted when Stanley returned from Antarctica bearing a photo and letter in which Greenland described the freezing weather and constant darkness of winter. "It

was lucky that Stanley came when there was a full moon," wrote Greenland. Stanley also traveled to Victoria, Canada where he saw the sights with Sean's grandparents. He returned from a visit to Atlanta with photos from the aquarium and Braves Stadium. A friend in London took Stanley to see the House of Parliament and Big Ben. His classmates' Stanleys' travels were equally as exciting; one met the Jonas Brothers. Michael Armstrong sent his Flat Stanley to the White House and received a letter and a photo of Stanley with President Obama.

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Music ranging from traditional jazz to rock and salsa can be heard at the Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. during July. The Thursday Night Jazz series line-up features world beat music by David Zasloff & The Whole Band on July 9. Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers bring New Orleans-style jazz on July 16. Elliot Caine performs straight ahead jazz on July 23, and Otis Hayes entertains on July 30. The Friday night music series includes swing by Flattop Tom & His Jumpcats on July 3. Bobby Matos brings AfroCuban jazz to the stage on July 10, and the Lucky Stars perform western swing on July 17. R&B is presented by Tony Galla with Janelle Saldler on July 24; the Atomic Sherpas bring funk jazz on July 31. Performances take place on the west patio from 7 to 9 p.m. Food is available from market merchants, and beer and wine can be purchased from the Market’s two bars. Parking is free for two hours with validation from a Market merchant.

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‘Oleanna’ pits student against professor; Wright pens fantasy

‘Spamalot’ to open at Ahmanson

American Ballet to perform ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Chandler

Starring in “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” coming to the Ahmanson Theatre Tues., July 7, are John O’Hurley as King Arthur and Merle Dandridge as the Lady of the Lake. Tickets for the musical, continuing through Sun., Sept. 6, start at $30. For more information, call 213-972-4400 or go to www. CenterTheatreGroup.org.

Five different casts will dance “Romeo and Juliet” when the American Ballet Theatre comes to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Thurs., July 16 through Sun., July 19. Irina Dvorovenko and Roberto Bolle will dance in the premiere on Thurs., July 16 at

(Alina Phelan), who invites Antonio to live with her in a giant water pipe of a home. Director Dan Bonnell keeps the cast moving, sometimes at super speed. Through Sat., July 11. Open Fist Theatre 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. 323882-6912. 3 stars *** Ecstasy The Musical! book, music and lyrics by S. Claus is homage to the musicals of the 70s inspired by a laundry list of iconic Broadway hits. The story centers on two virginal college students, Angel (Lisa Marinacci) and Tom (Meyer DeLeeuw) who are struggling with the should-we, shouldn’t-we dilemma. They are magically transported to an alternate world, a sexual land of Oz, where everyone ‘comes out’, gay straight or space alien. The plot wanders through

7:30 p.m. Paloma Herrera and Marcelo Gomez lead the cast on Fri., July 18, 7:30 p.m. The matinee performance on Sat., July 18 at 2 p.m. features Hee Seo and Cory Stearns; Gillian Murphy and David Hallberg dance in the evening. The engagement ends on Sun., July 19, with Ziomara Reyes and Herman Cornejo leading the cast. For tickets or more information, call 213-972-0722 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.

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As the play Oleanna by David Mamet opens, John, a university professor, (Bill Pullman) is on the phone with his wife regarding the purchase of a new house. It’s typical Mamet dialogue as the gist of their interaction is revealed in small increments and stammering phrases on the part of John. And in the hands of the talented Mr, Pullman, it’s brilliant theatre. Meanwhile, a dour, whiny Carol (Julia Stiles) a student in his class, waits patiently to discuss her problems in understanding his course. By the second half of this complex, one-act play, actions and words spoken in earnest, have been twisted to represent something else, or have they? Julia Stiles is chilling as she transforms the mousy Carol to powerful aggressor. Director Doug Hughes keeps these two characters building in intensity as the play reaches an unexpected but hoped-for climax. Through Sun., July 12. Mark Taper Forum, 135 S. Grand Ave., 213-628-2772.

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~ American Idol’s Kris Allen stopping by for a quick lunch. ~ Bank of America’s Heng ‘Hank’ Hong catching Game 3 of the Laker finals with his sister, Kiersten Hong, visiting from Australia. ~ Congratulations to all the graduates especially Marla Melisa Gandara, daughter of our chef, Rogelio Gandara, who graduated with honors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, specializing in emergency medicine. ~ Hilary Armstrong, daughter of Kathleen, niece of Jerry Brown, meeting sister Sascha Rice. Hilary is executive producer & Sascha is director of the documentary on their grandfather, Gov. Pat Brown, ‘California, State of Mind’. ~ Sister Angela hosting a Celebration of Spirit & Service lunch for retiring members of the Archdiocese: Patricia Livingston, Carol Hoffer, Rina Ngo & Meg Samaniego. ~ The Ladies of the Assistance League, having lunch in the garden after touring Paramount Studios. ~ David Maples, creator & executive producer of USA’s ‘In Plain Sight’ treating show writers to an end of shooting supper. Wife Holly making all the arrangements. ~ July 5th, marks the 19th anniversary of the death of my father, Frank Casado. He is missed every day.

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Venice backyard. One plot of land led to another, and today they count more than 100 in their leafy portfolio of “edible wonderlands.” Consultations are free, and once a site is deemed sun worthy, clients can choose the communal-type CSA garden to share the bounty and the expenses or plant a private

one. Either way a maintenance program is available. “We’re happy when they tell us they’re ready to take care of it themselves, but we’re also happy to help along,” Sara said. Lexie tends to her garden a few minutes mornings and afternoons and also pays a $10 weekly maintenance fee.

Initially she paid $900 for plants and materials. Subscribers pay $25 a week for a basket of fresh-picked produce, hand-picked by Sara. “This was my sunniest spot,” Lexie says as to why the front yard was chosen. She saves about $30 a month on her water bill since she covered the (Please turn to page 3)

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“THE ZUCCHINI are growing like crazy,” says Lexie Conrad, with daughter Maddie.

Organic, fresh vegetables are a Heart Beet away By Suzan Filipek Lexie Conrad puts chard on her pasta and in her sandwiches. “It’s delicious.” Her “zucchini is producing like crazy.” So is the basil. “I’ve even got pesto in the freezer,” she smiles. A potpourri of smells fill the senses as you walk through her front-yard garden at her N. Van Ness home, which will soon be brimming with tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, rosemary and thyme. The cilantro looked good enough to eat to two women recently walking by. They asked if they could buy it. “I said no,” said Lexie. Technically it’s not only her garden, or her families: husband Josh, and daughters Maddie, 7 and Joy, 4. The harvest is shared with

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five other families—called subscribers—through Heart Beet Gardening, launched in 2007 by three Marlborough School graduates. The trio planted an edible garden at Larchmont Charter School, which led to the pilot urban program—Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA)—in Larchmont, at the Van Ness site and at another home garden on Wilton Pl. “It’s where we got the most response,” says Heart Beet cofounder Sara Carnochan. Her partners, Megan Bomba, a graduate student at UC Davis, and Kathleen Redmond have degrees in environmental studies, while Sara majored in literature. Not knowing what they wanted to do after college, and with various levels of experience, they started with a garden for Sara’s mom in her

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A+D moves a block west; set to open in September A+D Museum, which features architecture and design exhibits, will open in a new home at 6032 Wilshire Blvd. in September. Museum officials signed a six-year lease for the groundfloor space, across from the Broad Contemporary Art

Museum in Museum Row. Set in a mid-century office building, Richard Meier & Partners and Gensler will donate design work for the 4,800-square foot space, which will feature a main gallery, offices, conference rooms and storage area.

Storefront windows and bright signage welcome it to the public more than its previous set-back site at 5900 Wilshire in Miracle Mile, according to the Architects Newspaper. The previous space, which closed in April, was donated by developer Wayne Ratkovich.

SUMMER HARVEST. Maddie holds some of the bounty.

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(Continued from page 2) grass with newspapers, compost and mulch. Her farmer’s market bill has also been slashed since she eats vegetables and herbs picked outside her front door. You are assured it’s organic, beams Lexie, explaining cilantro “gone to seed,” and other plants draw lady bugs, bees and other beneficial creatures. “We didn’t even have to buy a carton of lady bugs at the store, they make their way here.” “It’s great. It’s amazing.” For more information write to Sara at info@heartbeetgardening.com or call 310-4609365.

Free family fun can be found at Farmers Market

Grab the kids and head to the Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. for a variety of free family-friendly activities in July. L.A. Connection Comedy Theater will present comedy improvisation on Sun., July 12 from noon to 1:45 p.m. Kids can sit for caricatures or decorate crazy hats at a workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Family events celebrating the Market’s 75th anniversary include a visit by the Radio Disney Street Team on Sat., July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Scott Land Marionettes perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Youngsters can get their faces painted, or make a flower, fruit or vegetable with Gayle Gale Kids for Peace, from noon to 3 p.m. Gerry Katzman performs magic on Sun., July 19 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., and the Masanga Marimba Ensemble entertains at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Face painting is from noon to 3 p.m., as well as a workshop on making rain sticks. The Jumbo Shrimp Circus features juggling, unicycles, and stilt walking on Sun., July 26 from noon to 3 p.m.; face painting is offered as well.

Bastille Day will feature French food, wine July 12

Live entertainment and French food and wine will highlight the Bastille Day Los Angeles Festival from noon to 10 pm. on Sun., July 12 at Elysian Park, corner of Stadium Way and Scott Ave. The festival will feature a Parisian Waiters Race, street performers, comedians, singers and artists, French Market vendors and sidewalk cafés. In addition there will be a Provencal Péntanque tournament, a popular French game that originated in 1907 in Provence. Among raffle prizes is a trip for two to Paris. Under the auspices of the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, the event promotes the French heritage and culture, and celebrates the ties between French and American citizens. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, marking the beginning of the French revolution. Admission is $5 for adults; free for kids. Go to bastilledaylosangeles.com

Event to feature affordable housing designs

The Southern California Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America (ICA&CASCC) will announce the winning designs of its inaugural Affordable Housing Design Competition on Thurs., July 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waterworks, 8580 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood. The event will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. The ICA&CA-SCC and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles launched the competition in response to the critical need to shelter families impacted by the current economic crisis. Following the competition, the projects will be on display for viewing.

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as well. It was home to the Doheny family for nearly 60 years. The Gothic Renaissancestyle Victorian mansion was designed by Theodore Augustus Eisen and Sumner P. Hunt in 1898. Doheny and his wife, Carrie Estelle Doheny, frequently remodeled the mansion and added the Pompeian Room with iridescent Tiffany glass dome and imported Siena marble.

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TRADITIONAL HOME IN RIVERA $4,300,000 4Bd / 3.5 bas, master has dbl, brand new kit, fam rm w/fpl. Betsy Malloy

GRAND SCALE ON GOLF COURSE $4,195,000 Handsome 6 bed Mediterranean estate overlooking the greens.Patios, yard, pool. Hutchins 323-464-9272

ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL! $3,999,000 House has just under 9,000 sq ft (per assessor). Incredible details thruout. McGinty 323-464-9272

EXQUISITE ENGLISH HOME! $3,300,000 4bd/3.5 bas, step-dn liv rm, sunrm, frml din rm & mds rm w/bath. Gated & Prvate. The Woodwards 323-462-0867

DESIGNER OWNED $2,345,000 Mediterranean w/center hall flrpln,FLR, FDR,fam rm,mds/laundry, outdoor liv sp. Gless/Loveland

LOCATION! LOCATION! $1,995,000 4 Bds, 3 baths, formal entry, liv & din rm, library, gst rm w/ba, fam rm, yard. Knox 323-464-9272

CHARMING CRAFTSMAN $1,825,000 LR w/fpl, Fr drs to patio, FDR, restored kit, brkfst area.4+2 up. Master w/balc. Loveland Carr 323-464-9272

DEVELOPERS PAY ATTENTION $1,599,001 4 unit 1939 classic + 4 detached garages w/alley access. Sold w/124 N Flores. Libowsky 323-464-9272

HISTORIC COUNTRY CLUB PARK $1,595,000 Beautiful gated & restored 3/2 home on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable area. Llanos 323-464-9272

BEUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN HOME $1,499,000 5 Bedrms / 3.5 bas, new gas/wood fpl, central heat & air, grmt kit, pool. June Ahn 323-462-0867

LARGE DUPLEX $1,499,000 Private entry w/fabulous staircase 3 bd / 2 bas plus bonus. Appx. 5,156 sq. Ft. Penfold 323-462-0867

B.H. PRESTIGOUS PENTHOUSE $1,425,000 2Bd/2.5bas, 22’ ceilings, fpl in LR, hrdwd flrs thru-out. Huge loft w/wet bar. June Ahn 323-462-0867

GORGEOUS 1920’S SPANISH $1,399,000 Redone 3/2 home, patio, new gourmet kit w/fam rm. Yard w/pool, firepit & garage. Llanos 323-464-9272

CHARMING CAPE COD! $1,299,000 Decorated w/impeccable taste. Come see & fall in love. Central A/C, hwd flrs. Burrell 323-464-9272

FABULOUS OUTDOOR OASIS $1,295,000 Renovated home w/3beds, den, 2 3/4 baths + 1 bedrm gsthse w/cabana/exercise rm. Cohen 323-464-9272

REMODELED 4 BEDROOM HOME $1,249,000 Beautiful Longwood Estates home on a large flat lot w/pool in Sherman Oaks. Llanos 323-464-9272

WONDERFUL HOME IN BROOKSIDE $1,249,000 3Bds & 2bas dn. Bright upstairs master bedrm suite w/den or 5th bedrm. LR, FDR. Boeck / Allen 323-462-0867

RENOVATED BUNGALOW $1,150,000 FLR w/fpl, FDR, new gourmet kitch,brkfst rm, outdoor patio, landscaped backyard. Loveland Carr 323-464-9272

4460 WILSHIRE BLVD. #202 $1,050,000 24hr sec guarded, 2,456 sq.ft. liv 2BR + den 2.5 bas. Hrdwd flrs, grmt kit. June Ahn 323-462-0867

ADORABLE ENGLISH TUDOR HOME $1,049,000 3 Bd/ 1.75 baths + bonus studio & sunrm, frml liv rm w/coved ciling & fpl. Hartman/Brenner 323-462-0867

ALL UNITS UPDATED $949,000 Great location! 1st unit attached to garage. 3 prkg spaces covered, 3 open. Hadley/ Hutchison 323-464-9272

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY! $799,000 Great open parking lot w/2 spaces per unit. Upgraded kitchens on 2 of the units. James Song 323-462-0867

PERFECT TOWNHOUSE $750,000 3Bd/2.5 bas, 3 private patios, plenty of closet & storage space. Pool & rec rm. Peggy Bartenetti 323-462-0867

BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED CONDO $735,000 2Bd + den, 2.5 baths. Almost 2,000 sq.ft., 24-hr security guards, yr round pool. Peggy Bartenetti 323-462-0867

FIRST TIME ON MARKET! $675,000 2 bds - 2 bas + powder rm. Foyer entry into large living room. 9’ ceilings. Ruth Gillespie 323-462-0867

A NEW LIFE STYLE AWAITS YOU $659,000 Spacious liv rm. Master bdrm stes, 2nd bedrm w/a den/office area, private patio. Peggy Bartenetti 323-462-0867

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE $642,000 This 1bed, 1bath + den has pool & hillside views & shares only 1 common wall. Libowsky 323-464-9272

RARE 3BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE $629,000 Prime Westwood location. Lrg public rooms w/parquet hwd flrs. Redone eat-in kit. Tator 323-464-9272

FABULOUS BREATHTAKING VIEWS $569,000 1 Bd+den loft w/balcony overlooking Staples Center, all glass windows, hi-clngs. Christopher Calimbas 323-462-0867

SPACIOUS UNIT W/VIEWS $549,000 1Bd / 1.5 baths, high ceilings, full service building. 24 HR doorman, valet. Christopher Calimbas 323-462-0867

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY $285,000 2Bd / 1 bath, natural light, open liv & dining area, remodeled kitchen. Ben Shapiro 323-462-0867

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Wilshire high-rise honored as Renovated Building of Year

SOLD: This home on N. June Street was listed for almost $1.4 million.

Real estate sales*

The 31-story Variety building at 5900 Wilshire Blvd. has received the 2009 title as “Renovated Building of the Year.” Wayne Ratkovich, president of The Ratkovich Co., building owners, received the award at the Los Angeles Business Council’s 2009 Los Angeles Architectural Awards luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in May. Ratkovich said, “Our multimillion dollar investment to revitalize 5900 Wilshire has

Single family homes 846 S. Longwood Ave. 628 N. June St. 344 S. Citrus Ave. 365 S. Orange Dr. 436 N. Irving Blvd. 368 N. Norton Ave. 949 S. Muirfield Rd. 448 S. Orange Dr. 1106 S. Lucerne Blvd.

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Municipal real property assessors often conduct “blanket assessments” or mass tax appraisals that group statistically similar properties—rather than conduct individual physical inspections. This can result in some homes being overvalued because, while they may be similar to higher valued property, a physical inspection by a professional appraiser might show they do not have the same characteristics. Appraisers can not only help a homeowner determine if an assessment is off target, they can supply independent documentation to help the homeowner build a case for appeal. In especially complicated cases, qualified appraisers often work with attorneys to strengthen their legal strategy. To learn more, or to find a designated appraiser in your area, visit www.appraisalinstitute.org.

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If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, or just planning to remodel the one you’re in, it may be to your benefit to consult an appraiser. The educational credentials that enable qualified appraisers to understand, evaluate and analyze the market also give them excellent capabilities to provide other useful services, including: • Spending remodeling dollars wisely Beyond evaluating how much of the total cost would be recovered if you were to sell your property, an appraiser can help you determine the project’s valuation in relation to comparably priced homes in your area, so you don’t unknowingly “over-improve.” If the work you’re doing is in line with surrounding standards, your home will sell more quickly when you’re ready to put it on the market and/or at a better price. • Property tax assessment

The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles will hold its Cocktails in Historic Places at The Edison at 108 W. Second St. on Fri., July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Edison is housed in the Higgins Building, part of the city’s historic core.

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proved to be a success.” Designed in the late 1960s by architect William Pereira, the building was completed in 1971 as a companion to its neighbor, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In 2005, The Ratkovich Company purchased the building in partnership with Prudential Real Estate Investors and began the $34 million renovation. The architectural firm of Johnson Fain reconfiguered the lobby, motor court and interiors. The firm’s design

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Mosaic, sprinkler classes among Arboretum offerings Classes on sprinklers and water-saving square-foot gardening are at the L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. Landscape contractor Laramee Haynes will lead a workshop on sprinklers on Sat., July 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics include basic plant needs, hydraulics and valve operation, sprinkler heads, controller types and operation and maintenance. Square foot gardening, in which beds are divided into sections with vegetables or flowers planted in just the

amount of space they need, uses on 20 percent of the land space of a conventional garden, and saves water and time. Lessons on setup, planting, watering, growing vertically, pest control and harvesting are on Sat., July 18 from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Fiber artist Cookie Hanson guides students of all ages in the basketry technique of twining on Sat., July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will make a wall hanging out of a king palm seed stalk. Pre-registration required for all classes. Call 626-821-5897.

the thermostat down will save money while portable heaters provide direct and quick warmth. 5. Electric ovens—An electric oven turned on for one hour on 350˚F only uses 2kWh of electricity, costing just 24 cents. The cost of dining out can add up quickly. Cooking at home can help you save.

Additionally, the energy consumed by home appliances has dropped sharply in the last 10 years. Replacing an eightyear-old refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes washer with new appliances of average efficiency can save about $95 a year in energy bills. For more tips, visit www. aham.org/consumer.

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MUSEUM ROW West Coast's largest archive of documents, relics and other materials from the Holocaust period (1933-1945). Located at 6435 Wilshire Blvd., 323-651-3704; lamuseumoftheholocaust.org.

ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM— Explore the many cultures of Los Angeles during Sunday arts and crafts workshops. “Lion of Judah Masks— Ethiopa” is July 12. “Painting Tin—Mexico” fashions colored

metal art work on July 19, and “Creating Kites—Korea” is on July 26. The drop-in programs run from 2 to 4 p.m.. Located at 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org.

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org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists from Korea" includes video art, computer animation, and sculpture from South Korea. Ends Sept. 20. • "Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples." Ends Oct. 4. Located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323-857-6000; lacma. org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—A Columbian mammoth recently found is on display in the Fish Bowl laboratory along with other area fossil finds that show Ice Age life 10,000 to 40,000 years ago, when saber-toothed cats and giant sloths also ruled the Wilshire area. Located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323-934-PAGE; tarpits. org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST— Erich Lichtblau (Eli Leskly) Collection, 20 paintings and sketches by the commercial designer from Czechoslovakia based on his experiences at Theresienstadt Ghetto in 1942-44. The museum houses the

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Summer sizzles with Latin music at Autry The air will be filled with the sounds of mambo, Latin jazz, charanga and Afro-Cuban beats when Sizzling Summer Nights return on Thursdays to the Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way. The event features a taco and drink bar serving margaritas, complimentary dance lessons and a separate dance floor for kids. Lucky 7 performs on July 9. Orquesta Son Mayor brings the beat on July 16; Perico Hernandez y Son de la Tierra will get dancers on their feet on July 23. Orquesta Charangoa takes the stage on July 30. Café and bar open at 5 p.m.; music plays from 6 to 9 p.m.;

museum is open until 8 p.m. Cost is $7; includes museum admission and free parking. For more information, call 323-667-2000 or go to www. autry NationalCenter.org.

Authors to attend Red Hen Press event

Author Lauren Ann Bogen will speak at the Tues., July 21 meeting of Red Hen Press at 6:30 p.m. at the Annenberg Community Beachhouse, 415 Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Coast Way, Santa Monica. Other writers attending will be Ben Doller and Jericho Brown. For information call 310-458-2257.

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Be water smart; take steps towards conservation Did you know that a faucet that leaks just one drop per second can waste over 2,000 gallons of water per year? Or that leaking toilets can waste 200 gallons a day? Or that an average shower uses 20-30 gallons of water? Americans use an average of over 400 million gallons of water each day; however, much of that water is wasted due to carelessness. The International Arid Land Consortium offers these simple water-saving tips to save our most valuable and vital natural resource: Indoors Turn off the bathroom faucet while brushing teeth or shaving. Make sure to repair any leaking faucets, pipes and toilets. Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of running hot water over it. Dispose of toxic chemicals properly; do not pour them down the drain. Install water-saving fixtures such as ultra-low consumption toilets, efficient faucets and showerheads. Take a quick shower rather than a bath and save an average of 20 gallons of water. Clean vegetables in a sink or pan partially filled with water rather than running water from the tap. Re-use the water that vegetables are washed in for watering houseplants or for cleaning.

Insulate your water pipes; it’ll make your water hotter faster and avoid the waste that comes when heating water up. Instead of waiting for tap water to get cold enough for drinking, keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator. Compost food scraps or dispose of them in the garbage rather than using the garbage disposal which requires a high level of water for operation. Run your dishwasher only when it is full to make the best use of water, energy and detergent.

Allowing the grass to grow slightly taller reduces water loss by providing more ground shade for the roots and by promoting water retention in the soil. Cut down on rinsing. Most modern dishwashers do an excellent job of cleaning dishes, pots and pans. Wait until you have a full load of laundry before running the machine. If it’s a half load, use the right water level to match the load size . When washing clothes by hand, the water should not be left running. Fill a laundry tub with water, and re-use wash and rinse water as much as possible. Likewise with dishes. Outdoors Water your lawn early or at

Finding safe and green ways to clean your home It’s important to be sure that using cleaners in your home doesn’t actually pollute it. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are 63 hazardous chemical products in the average American household. The American Association of Poison Control Centers says nearly 10 percent of all calls to the U.S. Poison Control Centers involve toxic exposure to household cleaners. Additionally, a Harris Interactive poll shows that more than half of adults don’t always check the labels of cleaning products to determine if they contain ingredients that are harmful. • Many household cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds including harsh acids and formaldehyde. Switch to nontoxic green cleaners, such as Seventh Generation’s Natural Kitchen Cleaner, which contains ingredients that are renewable, nontoxic, phosphate-free and biodegradable. • Green your carpet. The fi-

bers in carpets can trap noxious chemicals tracked into the home. You might switch to eco-friendly carpet cleaners and Green Seal-approved carpets to better protect your health and the health of children and infants who spend time on the floor. • Add a filter to your water. Many older buildings have lead pipes, which might leave chemicals and impurities in the water. • Paint your world clean. Choose eco-friendly paints that are free of heavy metals and formaldehyde to help cut down on indoor air pollution. • Sleep greener. Mattresses and bedding can contain dust mites and harmful chemicals that can increase asthma and other health-related conditions. Reduce your exposure by using allergenproof covers and washing all bedding in hot water with nontoxic detergents, such as 2X Liquid Concentrate, at least once a week. For more information, visit www.seventhgeneration.com.

night to avoid excess evaporation. Similarly, do not water your lawn on windy days as it can also help to avoid excess evaporation. Don’t follow a fixed watering schedule. Water when the grass or plants show signs of needing it. Over-watering is bad for plants and lawns. It promotes shallow root growth, making your lawn less hardy. To determine if your lawn needs to be watered, simply walk across the grass. If you leave footprints, it’s time to water. Cover swimming pools to minimize the loss of water due to evaporation. Also install a more efficient watersaving filter. Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks and driveways. Install efficient irrigation devices; ones that can be adjusted according to seasonal irrigation needs. Install moisture sensors in each irrigation zone (sunny, shady, etc.) to better determine irrigation needs. Do not leave sprinklers or hoses unattended; it can result in leaks and over-watering. Maintain a lawn height of 2 1/2 to 3 inches to help protect the roots from heat stress and reduce the loss of moisture to evaporation. Allowing the grass to grow slightly taller reduces water loss by providing more ground shade for the roots and by promoting water retention in the soil. Watering in several short

sessions rather than one long one, allows the lawn to better absorb the water and helps reduce the risk of overwatering. Check sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the heads in good repair. Make sure your sprinkler is placed so it only waters the lawn, not the pavement. Avoid sprinklers that spray

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Book identifies Mother Nature’s evildoers “A tree sheds poison daggers, a glistening red seed stops the heart, a shrub causes intolerable pain, a vine intoxicates, a leaf triggers a war. Within the plant kingdom lurk unfathomable evils.” Author Amy Stewart draws on history, medicine and sci-

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Container, native plant gardening at Payne Learn everything you need to know about native plant and gardening on your patio this month at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. Basic techniques of propagating California native plants will be taught by Payne nursery staff on Sat., July 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Special projects coordinator Lili Singer will discuss the basics of gardening with California’s native flora on Sat., July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Guests will learn why natives are valuable for saving water and be tutored in planting techniques, establishment, irrigation, pruning and ongoing maintenance. Steve Gerischer of Larkspur Garden Design will lecture on container gardens—from small balcony to a vast patio— on Sat., July 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn how to prepare and use pine needles to coil and crate a one-of-a-kind basket on Sat., July 25 from noon to 4 p.m. No experience is necessary; all material are provided. To register, or for more information, call 818-768-1802.

Descanso hosts watercolor classes

Whether you’re a novice or experienced artist, you’ll be surprised at your results with the help of master artist Carole Buss in a series of watercolor classes at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., in La Canada Flintridge. Students will learn composition and color painting stilllifes from fresh floral samples. Classes are on Mondays, July 13 to Aug. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. To register, call 818-9497980.

ence to take on more than 200 of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations in “Wicked Plants: A Book of Botanical Atrocities,” published by Algonquin Books. In a chapter called “Deadly,” Stewart writes of a BBC journalist who died after being stuck in the leg by a pellet containing ricin, the poisonous extract of the castor bean plant—allegedly by a KGB agent. In “Dangerous,” the author describes the gruesome death suffered by Virginia settlers in 1607 who added Jimson weed to their diet. Etchings by Briony MorrowCribbs and illustrations by Jonathon Rosen provide portraits of the evil plants.

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“I didn’t write this book to scare people away from the outdoors,” wrote Stewart in the book’s introduction. “Quite the opposite is true. I think that we all benefit from spending more time in nature—but

we should also understand its power. [Plants] can nourish and heal, but they can also destroy.” For more information, or to purchase,, go to www.wicked plants.com

Watercolor, tai chi, chamber music at Huntington Learn to paint and medi- plus works by Puccini and tate, or enjoy chamber music Verdi. Music by Mozart, Gluck, this month at the Huntington Rossini and Musgrave are perBotanical Gardens, 1153 formed on Sat., July 25, both at 7:30 p.m. Oxford Road in San Marino. For informaFlowers from tion, call 800-726the Rose Garden 7147 or visit www. will be the focus of swmusic.org. a class led by boHeather Bath, tanical artist Lisa developer of perPompelli covering fumes and product basic to advanced scenting, will host watercolor techa botanical perfumniques. A tour of ery workshop on the garden is included. A TOUR of the Rose Sat., July 18 from is includ- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes are on Garden Saturdays, July 11, ed in a Botanical Students will make 18 and 25, from 9 Illustration Class at the two perfumes of Huntington. their own creation. a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn tai chi in the tranquil Grammy-award winning ensemble Southwest Chamber setting of the gardens in a sevMusic performs two concerts en-part class beginning Sat., in the loggia of the Huntington July 25, 8:30 to 10 a.m. To register for classes and Art Gallery. The program on Sat., July 11 includes Chen workshops, call 626-405Yi’s Fiddle Suite for Erhu, 2128.

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Ants are no picnic; keep them at bay Ants are social insects that work together for a common good, but their food-seeking missions may not always be in your best interest—especially if such efforts take them into your home. Of the 700 species of ants found in the U.S., 20 find refuge in homes, schools and businesses and about two dozen are considered pests. Recognizing these pests for

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Sunday morning at the Larchmont Farmer's Market

CRATES are unpacked.

TEAMWORK: Farmers arrive early to set up tents.

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Pirates, astronomers, gardeners, magicians, and books, too fingerplays on Mondays at 4 on July 27. Meets at 6:30 p.m. Teen L.A. Summer Reading p.m. Learn computer basics with Club members will make canhands-on training Tuesdays dy, and eat it too on Tues., July 14. Kids will decorate book 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Teen Club meets on Tuesdays bags on Tues., July 21 and Make sand art on Tues., July at 4 p.m. Used book sale: Interesting 28. 3:30 p.m. bargains every Wednesday Friends Book Sale: Fri., July from noon to 4 p.m.; Satur- 17 and Sat., July 18 from noon to 4:30 p.m. days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ongoing FREMONT LIBRARY Grandparents and Books: volFamily Night Mondays with lunteer Adrienne reads to chilBubblemania-Bubble Magic dren on Mondays from 2:30 includes rainbow and square bubbles and a kid in a bubble to 4:30 p.m. Grandma Janie on July 6. At Swazzle-Water turns the pages on Tuesdays Color on July 13, puppets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Joyce readsx 10” on Wednesdays 3.875” Ad Size: bring an underwater ocean from 2 to 4 p.m. adventure to life. Opera and Section: ENTERTAINMENT magic collide in comedy show Computer classes: Adult "Opera-kadabra" on July 20. beginners learn how to use Play instruments with story- the computer on Wednesdays teller Carrie Higgins during from 2 to 3 p.m. "Wonder Around the World" LACMA Art Classes: Artist teaches children hands-on art on Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. MEMORIAL LIBRARY Summer Reading club kicks off. Magician David Skale presents "Captain Little Beard and the Search for Patches, His First Mate" on Tues., July 7 at 4 p.m. Teen volunteer orientation: Thurs., July 9 at 6:30 p.m. First Friday film and book discussion program features "The Art of Detection" by Laurie R. King on Fri., July 10 at 2 p.m. Silly Second Saturdays for kids features craft activities on Sat., July 11 at 3 p.m. Author talk: Janet Fitch discusses "Paint It Black" and "White Oleander" on Mon., July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Coffee, conversation and book signing will follow. Teens meet for games on Tuesdays, July 14 and 28, at 4 p.m. Teen Summer Reading Program opens with "Crafts with Chris" on Wed., July 15 at 3:30 p.m. "Crafts with Sony" takes place on Saturdays, July 18 and 25, 11:30 a.m. Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show screens "At War with the Army" starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis on Thurs., July 16 at 12:30 p.m. Free. Bring a sack lunch; library will serve coffee FAMILY PREMIERE NIGHT - TICKETS $12!* and cookies. Family story time offers fun Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. JULY 8 JULY 9 JULY 10 JULY 11 JULY 12 12 NOON 11:30 AM 11:30 AM for young and old on Thurs., JULY 8 - 12 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 7:30 PM* 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM July 16 at 6 p.m. Healthy Aging: the city's Dept. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. JULY 15 JULY 16 JULY 17 JULY 18 JULY 19 JULY 20 of Aging presents an overview 10:30 AM 11:30 AM NO 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 1:30 PM SHOWS 7:30 PM* 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM of services available to seniors, Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. JULY 15 - 26 including multi-purpose cenJULY 21 JULY 22 JULY 23 JULY 24 JULY 25 JULY 26 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 1:30 PM ters, transporation, nutrition 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM programs and legal assistance Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. on Mon., July 20, 2 p.m. Call JULY 29 JULY 30 JULY 31 AUG. 1 AUG. 2 11:30 AM 11:30 AM JULY 29 - AUG. 2 3:30 PM 3:30 PM branch to RSVP. 7:30 PM* 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Origami craft-making for the family with Bennett Arnstein Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com, Retail is on Sat., July 25 at 1 p.m. Locations, Arena Box Offices or call 1-800-745-3000 Ongoing TICKET PRICES: $15 - $20 - $25 - $37 VIP - $65 Front Row - $90 Circus Celebrity Computer Comfort Class

FAIRFAX LIBRARY Book Club meets on Tues., July 7, 10:30 a.m. Mid-Wilshire Writers offer education and support to those at all levels, both published and aspiring. Club meets on Sat., July 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. Friends of the Library general meeting is Tues., July 14, 10 to noon. Everyone is welcome to help plan events and share ideas to support the Fairfax branch. "Pirates" Summer Reading Program is on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. 901590A Ongoing Angeles, CA Morning StoryMonday times spaper Ad for babies and toddlers includes stories, songs and fingerplays on Mondays from 11:30 to noon. Baby Summer Club features puppets, rhymes, songs and

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Refresh paint—formulated with Arm & Hammer odoreliminating technology, according to the manufacturer. And when choosing a couch, pick a small pattern to match your multi-colored dog or cat. If you have a white poodle skip the black sofa and go for a light fabric. Pass on velvet, denim and corduroy, which hold fur.

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Minstrel show debuted ‘Dixie’ —later the South claimed it Why is the American South called “Dixie?” asks Geoff Millar. The first known usage of this term was in a minstrel show song entitled “I Wish I Was in Dixie’s Land,” written in 1859, by a minstrel show producer named Daniel D. Emmett. The song became popular in both North and South, but after the outbreak of hostilities between the States, was adopted by the Confederacy as its marching song and unofficial anthem. Since Emmett died without revealing the source of his inspiration, it is up to etymologists both amateur and professional to supply their own theories. Mine is that Emmett tricked up Dixon, as in Mason-Dixon Line (originally surveyed in 1763-67 as the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania and subsequently became the line of demarcation between slave and free states), to sound as if the word were spoken by uneducated slaves, and came up with

ProfessorKnowIt-All “Dixie.” Remember, minstrels were white folks in blackface. If you, dear reader, have an alternative theory, I would like to hear it. *** How come a horseshoe is a symbol of good luck? ponders Connie Peterson. The horseshoe is made of iron, which was thought to have magical powers and was forged by a blacksmith, who because of his alchemic-style labors was thought to be a type of sorcerer. Add to this the shape of the horseshoe - a horned shaped amulet styled after the Mediterranean mano cornuta or “horned hand” (as in the “hook ‘em horns” of the University of Texas) sign which is used even today as a protec-

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tion against the evil eye. *** Why do we people of the western world eat with forks? queries Les Finklestein. The vast majority of the world’s population manages to get along without the fork, preferring either chopsticks or fingers. We in the west have used the fork since the Renaissance because of our diet which is extremely meat heavy and our lack of desire for close contact.

By serving our meals on individual plates rather than utilizing the communal bowl or platter and distancing ourselves from our food with utensils, we accentuate the social distance between ourselves and the rest of the world. *** Why does a person who exaggerates “talk through his hat?” asks Alexandra Sabino. Throughout man’s social history, the hat—its height,

its makeup, its angle has always spoken volumes about its wearer. The hat has also been held in front of the face to conceal and mask what a person was saying —usually as exaggerated as the gesture itself. 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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Ms. Claire reads to children on Saturdays at 11 a.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY Recyling in the Garden: master gardener Yvonne Savio discusses ways to recycle and reuse in the garden. A video presentation of Huell Howser's visit to Yvonne's garden will be featured on Weds., July 8 at 6:30 p.m Teen Reading Club kicks off on Thurs., July 9 at 4 p.m. Register online at www.lapl. org. Click on "teen web." "Pirates" Summer Reading

Program meets on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. "Shiver Me Letters: a Pirate ABC features author June Sobel and her inflatable duck on July 7. Children's librarian Laurie Reese tells stories about sea creatures and pirates on July 14. Magic and juggling with "Lord Rusty Red, the Beardless" is on July 28. Astronomy Updates: Astronomer Shelley Bonus discusses galactic issues on Thurs., July 23 at 6:30 p.m.

(Continued from page 18) meets on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. All levels of computer experience welcome. Students may also follow the lessons online at: http://laplcomputerclass. blogspot.com/ Kids Summer Reading Club meets on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Toddler Story Time is on Fridays at 1 p.m. Grandma Sel reads to children at 3:30 p.m. Knitting Circle meets Saturdays at 10 a.m.

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The Original Farmers Mon., July 13 when Once Celebration Market at Third St. features and More performs vintage rock commemorative Fairfax Ave. will commem- events, & roll from music, 7 to 9 p.m. on orate its 75th anniversary food and more. the West Patio. with a week-long celebraThe following evening at tion commencing on July aSanistrum "Taste of Farmers Market," Sanistrum lit quam lit quam 13. visitors can taste samples aut auditas quaes aut auditas quaes The beloved venue was from market restaurants inctae commolut inctae commolut created on July 14, 1934 while being entertained by when consedisqui 18 vendors, includquia dit musicians, quia consedisqui a magician dit and ing a dozen local farmers, caricature artist. ature, solest perature, solest perparked their trucks on a Dean Mora and His chil landam quatia chil landam quatia large vacant lot that had Orchestra brings its big dolor re nulparum dolorsound re nulparum been a dairy farm and an oil band to the Marfield. The Farmers Market Plaza fromexplandi 6:30 to 9 dolo occae explandi ket dolo occae has been at the center of p.m. on Wed., July aborerr ovitior eraborerr ovitior 15. er-The Los Angeles commerce and evening’s highlight comes rorestem rorestem quostrum culture ever quostrum since. when the best performers imiligni iderae dolor from imiligni iderae karaoke dolor “We are going to celebrate the Market’s our birthday autat and thank evenings compete foretthe acescidere, et acescidere, autat Los Angeles for the won- title of "Farmers Market praepre prate alique praepre prate alique derful support and affec- Karaoke Idol” on the West velibus re said Patio velibus re tion it hasratiant given us,” fromratiant 8 to 11 p.m. Hank Hilty, president of the The market’s big birthA.F. Gilmore Company and day bash begins early on direct descendent of A.F. Thurs., July 16 and lasts all Gilmore and his son, E. B., day long. who created the Market in A morning birthday party, 1934. “We’ve created a par- starting at 8 a.m. and hostty which will last for a week ed by comedian Jeff Garlin, and Market provide something for will feature the USC Marcheveryone.” ing Band, an intricate card merchants The celebration begins on stunt with volunteers flipprepare for

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CLOCK TOWER has been landmark, attracting visitors from nearby as well as from all over the world.

“Taste Of The Market” Event ping huge, stadium-sized Slated For July 14, 5-10pm cars and a giant birthday cake in the shape of the market’s famous clock tower. Visitors will be served cupcakes.

‘full’ evening of dining and shopping

'Taste Of The Market' event is slated for July 14, 5-9 p.m.

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VISITORS CAN SAMPLE the best the market has to offer at "The Taste of Farmers Market." The event will also feature music and entertainment for the entire family.

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See CELEBRATION, p. 2 inctae commolut quia consedisqui dit ature, solest perMayor applauds chil landam quatia historic landmark As Mayor the city of Los dolor re ofnulparum Angeles, it is my pleasure to dolo occae explandi congratulate the Farmers aborerr ovitior er-anniMarket during its 75th versary. rorestem quostrum This celebration marks a imiligni iderae dolor truly significant milestone for acescidere, autatand et I the Farmers Market, am pleased to join with other praepre prate alique members of our community in recognizing its commitment to serving the people of Los Angeles. Created in 1934, the Farmers Market remains one of the oldest institutions in the City. It has since become a historic landmark, popular to residents and tourists alike. For 75 years, the Farmers Market has provided the city with produce and cuisines that have See MAYOR, p. 8

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Week-long party marks 75th anniversary noon to 3 p.m. Kids p.m. (Continued from page 1) Janet Klein & Her Parlour can get their faces LaBonge and A.F. Gilmore Company president Hank Boys play 30’s and 40’s gypsy painted while listenjazz from 7 to 9 p.m., while ing to Jazz ‘n Banjos Hilty. In addition, special gifts and the Lucky Stars take the stage from noon to 3 p.m. The Scott Land Marprizes will be given to visitors from 7 to 10 p.m. ionettes perto the Farmers Marform at 1 and ket tent who show 2:30 p.m. on the proof that they are Market Plaza. 75 years old. E v e n i n g Following will be a entertainment day of music and celincludes Wayne ebration. The NickPergeron Big elodeon Barbershop Band from 6 to TAKING THE West Patio stage will be Quartet will stroll Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Brothers. 9 p.m. and Susie the market from Hansen Latin noon to 3 p.m.; the Band from 8 to 10 p.m. 2nd Line Saviour’s Family fun and music Parade Band winds high-light the activities its way through from on Sun., July 19. 4 to 6 p.m. A rainstick-making Get your commemworkshop and face orative copy of “L.A.’s painting are available Original Farmers Market Cookbook” or THE USC Marching Band will perform at the from noon to 3 p.m., while the San Fernando “Los Angeles’ Origi- Birthday Bash July 16 beginning at 8 a.m. Valley Banjo Band pernal Farmers Market” forms. signed from 2 to 4 Gerry Katzman Magic Show Meet the authors of "L.A.'S p.m. Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Original Farmers Market entertains at 12:30 and 2 p.m. Masanga Marimba EnsemBrothers will take the West Cookbok" and "Los Angeles' Patio Stage, while Crazy Original Farmers Market" at a ble plays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and the CJS Quintet YOUNG AND OLD alike enjoy Rhythm brings big band to booksigning from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday events include the brings cool jazz to the West the Scott Land Marionettes. the Market Plaza from 7 to 10 best of Summer Family Fun Patio from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. p.m. The entire celebration, ebration information, as well The fun continues on Friday. beginning with a visit by Radio The Melody Masters entertain Disney from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. except for Taste of Farmers as a section devoted to Market history, is available at www. Gayle Gale Kids for Peace Market, is free to the public. from noon to 2 p.m.; the DooComplete anniversary cel- farmersmarketla.com Wop All-Stars from 5 to 7 features arts & crafts from

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'TASTE' OF THE MARKET (Continued from page 1) offer special sales on select merchandise. Others in the market will offer prices which either mirror 1934 prices or celebrates 75 years. The event will also feature music and entertainment for the entire family. “L.A.’s Original Farmers Market Cookbook” and “Los Angeles’ Original Farmers Market” authors will sign copies of their commemorative books in the Market Plaza from 6 to 8 p.m. Magician John Armstrong will stroll the market from 6 to 9 p.m. Hot Club Quartet with Janet Klein will bring Gypsy Swing and early jazz to the Plaza from 7 to 9 p.m. The Doo-Wop All Stars and a caricature artist can also be found between 7 and 9 p.m. Proceeds from “Taste” will be donated to the West Hollywood Food Bank. Food tickets are $20; a $25 ticket adds drink tickets that can be re-deemed at the market’s two beer and wine bars. Reserve before July 6 at 323933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.and be automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a $100 Farmers Market gift certificate.

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Parades to music at market's year-round events Special events are held year-round at the market. They’re free and open to the public, and include a summer music series, auto show, family events, Fall Festival, holiday festivities and Mardi Gras celebration. Additionally, the market celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, COUNTRY TO JAZZ can be heard at the Cinco de Mayo and music series. July 4th with enterconcept of free, open-air tainment, special menus and music proved to be extremelive music. ly popular,” said Ilysha Buss, marketing manger at Farmers Summer music Market. “The initial response was so strong and enthusiastic From Memorial Day to Labor that we quickly expanded, addDay and beyond, Farmers Maring more bands and eventually ket offers the largest free suma second night of music. mer music program in Los The concerts take place on Angeles—Thursday Night Jazz the West Patio from 7 to 9 and Friday Night Music. p.m. The complete schedule is The program began more posted around the Market and than a decade ago as an abbreonline. viated mid-summer Friday night salute to the cultural Gilmore Heritage and musical diversity of Los Auto Show Angeles. From that modest inaugural effort, the series has The Gilmore Heritage Auto grown from one night to two Show began as part of the and from a few concerts to an 60th Anniversary celebration entire summer-long musical of Farmers Market. It was crefestival. ated to salute the contribu“From the beginning, the

tions which Gilmore Oil, owned and operated by the family which also opened Farmers Market, made to the explosive growth of the West. One of the most anticipated moments of the show comes as it closes, when all of the cars on display fire up and motor along the Plaza and streets, creating a free parade of hot rods, modified cruisers, convertibles and exquisite sedans and limos spanning the years from 1902 to 1979. The Gilmore Heritage Auto Show celebrated the Farmers Market’s 75th anniversary with a tribute to the vehicles

CRAFTS are part of the oldfashioned fun found at the summer family fun series.

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY festival celebrates Fall.

that launched the market in 1934, trucks.

Family Fun Summer Family Fun at Farmers Market is a special series of events designed just for kids and their families, filled with summer afternoon adventures. It’s a family festival filled with music, arts & crafts, and activities that are thoroughly entertaining and even a little educational. Creating holiday cards and crazy hats, decorating wooden trains or sitting for caricatures to enjoying comedy and puppet shows, face-painting and musical performances are

some of the highlights.

Fall Festival Each Fall (usually in late October), Farmers Market celebrates the harvest with a family-friendly festival. The first Fall Festival took place mere months after the market opened in the Summer of 1934. While it was suspended for a few years during World War II, the festival has otherwise been a part of the market’s annual calendar every year. For many years, the celebration featured a parade of costumed market merchants (Please turn to page 20)

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Phyllis Magee continues founding family tradition By Melanie Mulligan Guest Columnist For pizza, pastrami, pot stickers or people-watching on a temperate L.A. day, there’s nothing like the Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax. But next time you’re perched at a table enjoying the food, electricity and running water, take a moment to give thanks to one of the people who made it all possible, three-quarters of a century ago: Blanche Magee, founder of Magee’s Kitchen and Magee’s House of Nuts. As the story is told by Phyllis, her daughter-in-law, Blanche was the very first vendor to sell prepared food at the Farmers Market, in the summer of 1934. Originally from the Midwest, Blanche and Raymond Magee migrated to Oakland in the late 1800s and then to Los Angeles, where they set up shop in 1917 at the Central Market in downtown L.A., selling fresh-ground horseradish, ham, olives and nuts. Blanche would drive past the corner of Third and Fairfax on her way home from downtown and notice more and more farmers gathered to sell their produce. She took to bringing the farmers, many of whom she knew from the Central

IN THE SUMMER OF 1934, Phyllis Magee’s mother-in-law was the first vendor to sell prepared food, says Phyllis.

Market, a picnic hamper filled with ham, salads, and sandwiches. Soon, customers shopping for fresh fruits and veggies were asking where they might purchase the mouthwatering goodies—and that’s how Magee’s became the first restaurant amidst the produce and flower stalls at the Farmers Market. Blanche is credited with laying the Market’s original water and electrical lines, making possible refrigeration and restrooms, as well as installing

New book captures early history of Gilmores, market The new book, “Los Angeles’s Original Farmers Market,” traces the 75-year-old landmark to its origins as a dairy field, and chronicles its rich history. Seen as the city’s beloved grocery store, town square, favorite dining room and peoplewatching p e r c h , Farmers Market’s origins are described by author David Hamlin in the 127-page book. Hamlin, a partner in the WHPR public relations agency, has represented Farmers Market for two decades. The editor of the Farmers Market Bugle, he partnered with Brett Arena, archivist for the A. F. Gilmore Co., owner of the market. While the southern part of the property owned by the Gilmore family became a farmers’ market, the rest of the property (where CBS Studios are now) featured a stadium,

midget car racetrack, a baseball field, and to the east was a drive-in theater. Photographs of the auto races, boxing matches and water shows that took place in Gilmore Field are among the 184 vintage pictures throughout the book. The book c o v e r s promotional ideas that made Gilmore Oil a household word. This includes the antics of famed stunt pilot Roscoe Turner who persuaded Earl Gilmore to buy him a Lockheed Vega plane. In return Turner advertised the Gilmore Oil Co. and Gilmore’s Red Lion Petroleum Products on the side of his plane. Turner took his lion cub, named Gilmore, on promotional flights across the country. Hamlin said one of the book’s anecdotes tells of Shirley Temple’s near-death experience in 1940. The child actress, 10 at the time, was one of a dozen celeb-

tables and chairs so customers would no longer have to sit on orange crates. The Market soon evolved into a place to eat and gather as well as to shop for produce. By the end of the 1930s, gossip columnists like Hedda Hopper would be patrolling the aisles on the prowl for celebrities. Seventy-five years later, the undisputed matriarch of Farmers Market is Phyllis Magee, who is proud of carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy. Trim and stylish, with clear blue eyes and an easy

laugh, the “70-something” Phyllis joined the Magee family enterprises as bookkeeper in the 1960s, eventually marrying their son, Paul. Phyllis and Paul, along with some cousins, took over the family business and by the 70s Phyllis was running things full time. It remains family-owned to this day, and the Magees intend to keep it that way. When asked what Blanche would think of today’s Farmers Market and all the changes that The Grove has brought, Phyllis says that her motherin-law would be “pleased as punch,” offering as evidence the time Blanche—at age 90—wrote and read a letter at the development hearings firmly in favor of growth. “Blanche was all for change, growth and development,” Phyllis adds. Towards the end of Blanche’s life (she died in 2000 at the age of 102) she loved to be taken to her beloved Farmers Market as often as possible. Phyllis herself can be found there seven days a week. And whenever she happens to be away from the “family store,” she’s on the phone overseeing day-to-day business with Magee employees. She is proud of her long-time workers: Many of them have

Larchmont Chronicle been with her for 20 years and several have been on board for 40. She can name each one and how long they’ve worked for her. She calls them her “gems.” They dispense roast beef, enchiladas and Magee’s famous corned beef and cabbage. And for Phyllis herself, there’s no talk of retirement. “As long as it’s fun, I’ll do it!” Not that there haven’t been challenges along the way. There used to be more room for the big buses. And crowds have dwindled a bit with the economy, but Phyllis remains confident that will change. “We’ve been through ups and downs before,” she smiles. “We’re here to stay and loving every minute of it.” Another enterprise is Magee's House of Nuts. The shop churned its own fresh nut butters every day using a grinder built in the early 1900s. It is made of heavyduty parts from old farm machinery. Phyllis Magee not only carries on the family legacy, but exemplifies the happy spirit and positive “can-do” attitude that her beloved mother-inlaw pioneered in the midst of the Great Depression. Through the years this attitude—Blanche’s legacy—has paid off in the form of loyal, regular customers: “I’m seeing their grandchildren now!”

Acosta went from war to French Crepe Co. Years before buying The French Crepe Company, Edgar Acosta traveled from his native Philippines to Saudi Arabia, where he eventually would cook for U.S. Gen. Schwarzkopf during Operation Desert Storm. His story is among 54 biographies featured in a new photo book, “Dreamers in Dream City” by Harry Brant Chandler. “My dream was to come to the U.S. and get a piece of the pie, the American pie—to own my own house and land, then to have my own business,” rities volunteering their time to raise money for the British Red Cross. Each celebrity was manning a stall at the market, and Shirley was at Brach’s Candy. Mobs of people were crowding in, wanting to get closer to the curly-headed super star. The frenzied crowd was pushing against a glass counter that could have shattered and Shirley would have been crushed. The fire department was called, a hole was made in the roof, and Miss Temple was hoisted to safety. The book is filled with anecdotes tracing the market’s history. Publisher is Arcadia; cost is $21.99.

HIS STORY is among 54 biographies featured in a new photo book, “Dreamers in Dream City.” Photo by Harry Brant Chandler

Acosta says in the book. Accomplishing his goal took years of toil, starting in a Manila hotel, where a Saudi Arabian sheik offered him a job at a luxury hotel in Dhahran for five times the pay. But he would have to leave his wife and children behind. The sheik agreed to fly him home yearly to see his family, so he agreed, and for nine years Acosta supervised three meals a day. In 1990, when Iraqi president Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the hotel filled with exiled royals. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf turned the hotel into a command center, and Acosta was assigned to serve him personally as the general pushed U.S. troops toward Baghdad. After the war, Acosta was

offered a seat aboard a troop plane headed to the states, with a note of personal recommendation from the general. Once again he started from scratch, this time at The French Crepe in the Farmers Market. He was promoted to manager and soon he was able to send for his family. In 2002 when his boss told him he was selling the restaurant, Acosta worked even harder and borrowed money to buy it. He opened another creperie two years later in Hollywood, bringing his life full circle. “When I was a young boy in the Philippines, I remember hearing about Universal Studios and seeing all the images of Los Angeles in the movies and thinking that I want to get there.”

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Market grew from 18 food stands to world-famous landmark By Jane Gilman In 1934, thousands of Southern Californians were out of jobs. Farmers couldn’t even sell their crops, and the Red Cross was setting up bread lines to feed men and women hit by the Depression. Roger Dahlhjelm, who had dabbled in land promotion and automobile sales, was employed as a bookkeeper in a bakery for $4 a week, but he had grander ideas. When Dahlhjelm spotted the

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empty lot at Third and Fairfax, he approached the lot’s owner, oilman Earl Gilmore, with his idea. Dahlhjelm and his partner Fred Beck envisioned a “Village Square” where artisans would sell handmade goods from stalls surrounding a central market and farmers would peddle their produce to housewives. He recruited farmers to pull their trucks onto Gilmore’s dirt lot, and display their produce on the tailgates of their vehicles. On July 14, 1934, the market opened with 18 stalls for which each tenant paid a flat rental rate of 50 cents a day. One farmer didn’t have the 50 cents so Dahlhjelm accepted a lug of grapes for payment instead. Among the operators of the first stalls was Stuart Crowley who sold sherry from the cask: five cents off if you brought your own jug. Some of the first shoppers were Lou Costello, Louella Parsons and Greta Garbo. Along with the celebrities were the local residents, attracted by the fresh produce and friendly atmosphere. Dahlhjelm ran things with general disregard for such matters as health ordinances.

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When a county ruling required the market to provide restrooms, he employed a youth with a Model-T touring car. Then he painted “Rest Rooms” on the car’s sides and operated a shuttle from the field to Gilmore Stadium, which did have facilities. As the produce stalls gained customers, a new trend began at the market. In 1936 a woman named Birdie Groaner picked up some slices of cooked ham at Magee’s Deli (still operating today), combined it with a bun she bought at a bake A “VILLAGE SQUARE” was envisioned in the Market’s early days. shop and began to eat her impromptu sandwich while for the “Little Boys Band” to Brazilian, Italian and French give free concerts and inaugu- foods as well as American barsitting on a celery crate. Soon others were doing rated an annual Fall Festival. becue, deli, hamburgers and the same thing and dining at The last week in October the hot dogs. Farmers Market was under way. market was decorated with They can shop for jewelry, Some of the early stands where autumn leaves and pumpkins, hats, T-shirts, dresses, bags, customers bought food to take people dressed in old-fash- candles, magazines, collecthome or eat there included a ioned farmer’s clothing, milk- ibles and, of course, souvespaghetti counter run by Alex ing contests were held and Old nirs. Perino, a chicken rotisserie MacDonald’s Farm was set up The market is a favorite place for people watching and operated by Dahlhjelm’s sis- for the children. ter Grace Dana, and Burbank Farmers Market grew bigger celebrity spotting. It’s an oasis in a huge city, and its simStall, which offered produced and better. Today, Angelinos rub plicity harkens back to an era sold by the Meshulam family. shoulders with tourists from when life was less complicatNot content with offering fresh around the globe. They can ed. From a dirt lot to a world fruit and vegetables and handmade crafts, Dahlhjelm savor the international menu famous landmark, Farmers worked on promoting the choices of Mexican, Chinese, Market’s appeal is even greater market. He built a bandstand Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, today, 75 years later.

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Pet food’s popularity led to many family-owned stores By Sondi Toll Sepenuk Contributing Writer If you’re someone who has frequented the Farmers Market for decades, you’ll probably remember the China Trader Shop, the Western Shop, the Swedish Store, the antique shops— and you may even remember the Feed Rite Pet Shop. Those stores are all gone now, but some of the families who started them remain. Virginia Jadidy is one of those people. Way back in 1934, Virginia’s grandfather had a special recipe for dog food, and began selling it out of the back of his truck. The dog food was a hit, and soon her grandfather opened the Feed Rite Pet Shop in the brand new Farmers Market. After World War II, Virginia’s father, Jack Weis, went to work in the Market, first at a bakery and then at the pet store to help his father. While he was working at the bakery, he spotted Carol, his future wife, a pretty Hollywood High School student who was waiting tables. “It was the place to work,” laughs Virginia. “You would see celebrities every day.” Carol spotted Jack as well, and the two were soon married. Virginia’s father went on

around, play in the aisles, but it was really just the place where he worked.” Eventually, the market got into her blood, and it's where she met her husband, Mike. He began working for her dad. “Mike had a master’s degree in business, so he helped my dad with the stores’ accounting.” While they were helping him, they decided to open the candle store, called By Candlelight, which is still thriving today. Later, when her dad was ready to retire, they bought his Taxco Gift Shop, Feed Rite Pet FAMILY PORTRAIT. Taking time for a Shop, Farmers Market photo in the late 1970s are, from left, Virginia Weis Jadidy, Mike Jadidy, Variety Store and then, in Carol and Jack Weis; kneeling is 2004, opened the Farmers Market Postal Center. Mike’s son Todd Disraeli. There have been changes over the years, to open two more stores, the Taxco Gift Shop and Farmers and Virginia has been an eyewitness to much of them. Market Variety Store. As a child, Virginia remem- “The Farmers Market has bers the Market well, but ad- been through a lot—the mits that she probably didn’t Depression, the Watts Riots, appreciate it as much as she 9/11, earthquakes, but the market is steady, untarnished, should have. “This is where my dad and always stays good.” worked. We’d help him on One of Virginia’s clearest Sunday because the Market memories is the time surwas closed, and we could run rounding 9/11. “I remember it well—the foreign tourists

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were so kind. They came into the shop and told me how bad they felt for our country.” The market underwent a drastic change when The Grove moved in next door. “The addition of the Grove has brought livelier, more affluent people, lots of babies in strollers and younger people coming to hang out, which has been a great asset.” More than anything, Virginia is appreciative of the Farmers Market management. “They are really nice people, and they’ve been good to us for a long, long time.” If Virginia could change anything about the market, what would it be? “I think I’d like to see more gift shops, more unusual shopping—a Mexican shop, Western shop, sporting goods store—I’d like to see more variety of merchandise.” But for now, Mike and Virginia are just happy to be sharing the market with the next generation of her family—her 13-year-old granddaughter will be arriving from Georgia soon to spend the summer in Los Angeles and to hang out in her grandparent’s stores. “She likes to help for about an hour,” laughs Virginia, “and then she goes shopping.”

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What goes on any given day at Farmers Market On an average day:

Bob’s Doughnuts will sell thousands of doughnuts (the most popular are raised glazed and cinnamon rolls). Kids like the PlayMobil line best at Kip’s Toyland. Magee’s Kitchen will make sandwiches with more than 142 pounds of corned beef (1,000 pounds a week). Charlie Sue’s Coffee Shop will turn about six loaves of egg bread into French toast. More than 370 plates of food will cross the counter at Singapore’s Banana Leaf. Magee’s House of Nuts will sell more than 142 jars of fresh almond or peanut butter. Huntington’s Meats & Sausage will ring up more than 70 pounds of sausage.

Great things to know:

The first pizzeria in Los Angeles: Patsy’s Pizza at Farmers Market. The recipe for Du-par’s pancakes is stored in a safe in the restaurant. A man from Germany travels to L.A. every year to dine at China Depot. Grandparents bring their grandchildren to Bryan’s Pit Barbecue because they’ve eaten there since they “were kids.”

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(continued from page 1) enriched generations of families. It is always an honor to partner with organizations dedicated to improving our health and well-being. I commend the many contributions of the Farmers Market toward the cultural growth of Los Angeles over the past 75 years. I extend my best wishes for a memorable celebration and future success.

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Market is ‘cherished part of my neighborhood life’

It’s a unique place that’s an important tourist destination

By Zev Yaroslavsky L. A. County Supervisor For as long as I can remember, Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax was an integral part of my neighborhood life. My parents always shopped for fruits and vegetables there. I would regularly go there for lunch (fish and chips were among my favorites) on weekends after catching a movie at the nearby Fairfax or Pan Pacific Theater. I loved going to the magic shop. It had all kinds of practical-joke items like black soap, pucker gum, the ice cube with a fly in it, a fake melted ice cream bar you could put on your mother’s best rug—as well as real magic paraphernalia. To this day, DuPar’s is a place we still like to frequent—especially for a good breakfast. Farmers Market is a historic institution, not just in our

By Tom LaBonge, Councilman, Fourth District When I was a boy growing up in Silverlake, going to the Farmers Market was like going to the end of the world. It seemed so far away and was such a unique place that my memories of it really stuck with me. I always loved going to the market with my family, and when I became a Council Deputy for John Ferraro, I went there for lunch every week. I always saw constituents from the district and met travelers from around the world. I remember the celebration when the Market turned 50, and I am very happy to be here to celebrate the 75th anniversary. My favorite place to eat there has always been China Depot, which is owned by

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county, but nationally and internationally, judging by the throngs of tourists. It is also a huge neighborhood amenity, offering virtually any food stuff that a household needs, at very high quality. I’ve lived near the Farmers Market since I was eight years old, and it has been and remains a cherished part of my neighborhood life.

Senate bill defeats costly regulation In 1978, Farmers Market was threatened by a L.A. County measure to add glass enclosures to each food stall. Fortunately, the market was “saved by the bill.” Senate Bill 1902 which was signed into law by

Gov. Jerry Brown, prevented Farmers Market from having to comply with costly County Health Department regulations. The bill, introduced by Sen. David A. Roberti, ruled Farmers Market was exempt

from health department rules requiring glass-enclosed stalls for all tenants dispensing food. John Gustovich, who was president of A.F. Gilmore Co. at the time, thanked the action of Sen. Roberti in preventing the market from having to comply.

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Who makes best ice cream? Writer decides it’s a stalemate By Sondi Toll Sepenuk Contributing Writer When I was asked to write an article on the two ice cream shops at the Farmers Market, my first thought was, “woohoo! Free ice cream! I love my job!!!” Ice Cream Wars, I’d call it. And I was ready to go to war. Chocolate, strawberry, coffee toffee, mint chocolate chip— bring it on! That is, until I actually did the interviews. That’s when I realized that, no, this isn’t a story about who sells the better ice cream—it’s about people, family, loyalty, quality and tradition. 72-year history Gill’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream has been in the market since 1937. It’s one of the oldest family-run businesses still in existence there, and current owner Bob Gill takes great pride in its history. “Back in the 1930s,” says Bob, his father, Joe Gill, “made ice cream in North Dakota on his farm, and brought the recipe out here. He had a dream of reviving the old ‘salt–and–ice’ style ice cream that you would make with a hand crank back then. That’s how he started out making it.” Bob was 14 when he first worked in his father’s shop

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scooping ice cream on weekends. When his dad passed away in 1948, Bob was at UCLA on the GI Bill and realized that there was no one to run his dad’s business, so he decided to take it over himself. Today, Bob still makes great use of the store’s original 1920’s pewter molds to design ice cream fruit baskets filled with ice cream shaped like bananas, apples, strawberries, and oranges, to name a few. Around the holidays, he breaks out the turkey and Santa molds. Not many people realize that Bob still makes these hard-tofind ice cream creations. “I’ve outlived three or four genera-

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tions of customers!” laughs the 86-year-old. “The new generations doesn’t know that I do these things!” One client was so enamored of the ice-cream fruit basket that he just had to buy one for his mother in New York. “So, I made it, dry-iced it and packed it in a box for him to hand-carry onto the airplane. When he was going through security, it was smoking from all the dry ice. Security thought it was a bomb and stopped him, but eventually realized it was just ice cream. “ The client made it through and his mother got her fruit basket.

The Bennett’s story On the other end of the market is Bennett’s Ice Cream. The bright red–and–white stripes are reminiscent of the Coca-Cola colors and draw your eye straight to the ice cream shop. Scott Bennett, who took over the store when his Uncle Chuck passed away in 1992, started working at the shop when he was seven-years-old. “I used to climb around in the freezer like a monkey, rotating the stock, lifting the ice cream from level to level. At the end of the day, my uncle would peel out a dollar and say, ‘don’t tell your grandmother I paid you so much!’”

Chuck’s father, Murray Bennett, was a Farmers Market manager who took out a second loan on his house to help Chuck buy the shop in 1963. Within three years, Chuck was able to pay back the loan and pay off his own mortgage! In fact, his ice cream was so popular that Chuck would drive containers of it over to Palm Springs for President Dwight Eisenhower! When Scott started out, he would run across the street to where Bennett’s manufactured and stored their ice cream and push it all back to the market in a big, heavy cart. Luckily for Scott, Bennett’s now manufactures the ice cream right on the premises. “I came here after hours one time with my family and said, “I’ll make you anything you want,” says Scott. “My son, Charlie, said, ‘Make me mommy’s flavor,’ a little something I had whipped up years ago while my wife Nancy and I were dating. My daughter, Evan, said, ‘You should make a flavor for mommy,’ so I threw together some coffee ice cream, caramel swirl and banana bits, and Charlie said, ‘you could call it Fancy Nancy,’ so that’s what I did!” Today, it’s one of the store’s most popular flavors.

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Express-style Brazilian barbecue on menu at Pampas By Suzan Filipek Grilling meat is a way of life in Brazil, where formal restaurants—called churrascaria —are filled with patrons who linger for hours feasting on top sirloin cap picanha and spicy chicken with a glass of wine. “This would be an express version,” said Francisco Carvalho of Pampas Grill, which he opened in 2001 at the Farmers Market with his business partner Cezar Brelaz. They also own Phil’s Deli at the Market. The Brazilian way of ordering and paying took some convincing of the Gilmores, owners of the Market, recalls Carvalho. But, “they gave me the opportunity. I am very appreciative.” Grilled beef, chicken, lamb and homemade sausage are carved off skewers, layered on plates, weighed and sold by the pound. While the aroma of barbecue meat is what most people wait in line for, a buffet of fresh salads and vegetables, fried plantains, yucca fries, rice and black beans add to the flavor. Carvalho was not new to the restaurant business when he arrived in the U.S. 25 years ago. He had owned a tapasstyle bar in his home town, Belo Horizonte—about 300

GRILLED BEEF is carved to order says Brazilian native Francisco Carvalho, who also co-owns Phil's Deli at the Market.

miles inland from Rio de Janiero. He was also studying to be a civil engineer before he headed north in search of better opportunities, planning to stay here a year and a half and return home. Instead he got to work, as a bartender, bus boy, in food prep, and, in 1990, opened L.A. Tours above the old pharmacy in the Farmers Market with Brelaz. They drove tourists to Disneyland and other area sights. (They sold the business to VIP Tours in 2004.) Entrepreneurs at heart and

not ones to pass an opportunity, in 2000, when Phil’s Deli in the Market was for sale, they bought it. “It’s almost Jewish,” laughs Carvalho, referring to the kosher hot dogs. But pastrami on rye and other deli favorites are served in ample portions at 1990s prices, which keep the locals coming back, he adds. The Market has done an about face since his early tourgiving days, he says, when busloads of out-of-towners were dropped off at the historic site. Tourism gradually decreased and the Market became very

quiet. When the Grove opened a few years back “the Market completely changed,” says Carvalho. Angelenos citywide flocked to Grove shops and restaurants, movie theater and to see its Bellagio-style dancing fountain. The mom-and-pops and ethnic eateries at the adjacent Market were also a huge draw. “Now everybody caters to the locals. The Market’s a much better place.” They have been approached by mall operators but the duo declined the offer. Typically you can’t cook with gas or charcoal—Brazilian staples—in enclosed spaces; “and, I would have to make more changes to fit into a shopping mall,” says Carvalho. Early on he worked the counter at the deli, but these days he shares management duties and overseeing expanding the business: the pair recently opened a Pampas Grill in Culver City. The oldest of his four children, a UC Riverside student, Gabby, works weekends as cashier. Caio, 15, takes orders at the deli when he’s off from school. Brelaz, who is married and has three daughters, just returned from a trip to his home

town, Obidos at the Amazon River. He came to the U.S. years ago to become a pilot. Like Carvalho, he too returns to his native country every year, near the Pampas region, where the gauchos once cooked over open fires, inspiring a centuries-old way of dining they are continuing at the Farmers Market.

Memories told, photos shared at Market displays Whether it’s the savory crepes they enjoyed in their youth, the freshly roasted nuts, baked pies, Cajun music or meeting with friends at one of the myriad of tables, everyone, it seems, has fond memories of Farmers Market. In honor of those days gone by, Market Memory displays have been installed throughout the open-air venue, featuring visitors’ stories and photos. To submit your tale, visit www.farmersmarketla.com and click on 75th anniversary celebration. While there, watch the video “The Market: Then & Now,” to see merchants throughout the years, frying doughnuts to carving meat amid changing fashions and musical styles.

Congratulations & Happy 75th Anniversary to Our World-Famous Farmers Market The Heart & Soul of the Third Supervisorial District! ZEV & BARBARA YAROSLAVSKY

I’m pleased to offer my congratulations and best wishes to the Original Farmer’s Market, a jewel of the 42nd Assembly District, on its 75th birthday. Many generations of Angelenos - my family included - have come to treasure this delightful oasis of delicious food, fresh produce, and unique shopping. As the Fairfax community

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FARMERS MARKET 75TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY, JULY 11 – “FOOD NEWS” LIVE BROADCAST WITH MELINDA LEE Join the audience and participate in a live broadcast of KNX 1070’s Food News with Melinda Lee. Southern California’s premiere food guru will surround herself with the expert grocers of the Farmers Market while dishing up a huge dollop of culinary advice, mixed in with a dash of recipes, tips and more. Audience prizes will be given throughout the broadcast. 10am–1pm, Market Plaza The Salvation Army Children’s Choir will perform live before the broadcast.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES • THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS ALL SUMMER LONG Free evening concert performances every Thursday (Jazz) and Friday (Eclectic). Grab a bite and beverage, then sit back and enjoy the summer breeze while listening to the sounds of Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country and more. Series ends September 11. 7–9pm, West Patio For a complete schedule of musical acts, visit farmersmarketla.com

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BEST OF FARMERS MARKET MUSIC Noon–2pm: Melody Masters (Big Band), East Patio 3–5pm: Mickey O’Connor, Physical Comic Circus Star, Market Plaza 4–6pm: Book Signings & Meet The Authors, Market Plaza 5–7pm: Doo-Wop All-Stars, East Patio 7–10pm: Lucky Stars (Western Swing), West Patio 7–9pm: Janet Klein & Her Parlour Boys (30s & 40s Gypsy Jazz), Market Plaza

TUESDAY, JULY 14 TASTE OF FARMERS MARKET SPECIAL DINING & SHOPPING EVENT 5–9pm, throughout the Market To buy tickets, call (323) 933-9211 or visit farmersmarketla.com. $20 (food & beverage) $25 (food + 2 beer/wine tickets) $45 (food + 2 beer/wine tickets + a copy of L.A.’s Original Farmers Market Cookbook.) Purchase by July 6 and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $100 Farmers Market Gift Certificate. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted on behalf of West Hollywood Food Coalition. 6–8pm: Book Signings: “L.A.’s Original Farmers Market Cookbook” & “Los Angeles’s Original Farmers Market History Book”, Market Plaza

6–9pm: Magician Jon Armstrong, strolling the Market 7–9pm: Hot Club Quartet with Janet Klein (Gypsy Swing & Early Jazz), Market Plaza 7–9pm: Doo-Wop All-Stars, strolling the Market 7–9pm: Caricature Artist, strolling the Market

SATURDAY, JULY 18 BEST OF FARMERS MARKET SUMMER FAMILY FUN & SUMMER MUSIC 11am–1pm: Radio Disney Street Team, Market Plaza Noon–3pm: Kids For Peace (Arts & Crafts), Market Plaza Noon–3pm: Face Painting, Market Plaza Noon–3pm: Jazz ‘n Banjos, East Patio 1 & 2:30pm: Scott Land Marionettes, Market Plaza 6–9pm: Wayne Bergeron (Big Band), Market Plaza 8–10pm: Susie Hansen Latin Band, West Patio

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A new crop of excitement arrives every other Sunday with free family-friendly craft activities, live entertainment and more. Bring the whole gang for a Sunday afternoon of music and merriment. 12–3pm, Farmers Market Plaza For a complete schedule of events and activities, visit farmersmarketla.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 6:30–9pm: Dean Mora & His Orchestra (Big Band), Market Plaza 8–11pm: Farmers Market Karaoke Idol Finals, West Patio

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ALL YEAR LONG • Special “Memory Boards” throughout the Market displaying pictures and memorabilia depicting the Market’s rich history. • Special Farmers Market 75th Anniversary merchandise, including hats, pins, t–shirts and books. • Special 75th Anniversary tribute section on farmersmarketla.com with video highlights, memory boards, historic photos and special event calendars.

8–8:45am: Birthday Ceremony hosted by comedian Jeff Garlin. Includes local celebrities, the USC Marching Band, Card Stunt, Giant Clock Tower Cake and much more. Scheduled to attend: County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, City Council Member Tom LaBonge, A. F. Gilmore Company President Hank Hilty, Farmers Market merchants & other special guests.

Noon–3pm: San Fernando Valley Banjo Band, East Patio Noon–3pm: Face Painting, Market Plaza 12:30 & 2pm: Gerry Katzman Magic Show, Market Plaza 1–4pm: Rain Stick Making Workshop, Market Plaza 3:30–5:30pm: Masanga Marimba Ensemble, Market Plaza 5:30–7:30pm: CJS Quintet (Cool Jazz), West Patio

Noon–3pm: Nickelodeon Barbershop Quartet, strolling the Market 2–4pm: Book Signings & Meet the Authors, Market Plaza 4–6pm: 2nd Line Saviour’s Parade Band, strolling the Market 7–10pm: Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros (New Orleans), West Patio 7–10pm: Crazy Rhythm (Big Band), Market Plaza

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Hilty started in family company as a teen Gilmore Company president Hank Hilty began working at the Farmers Market while he was in high school. The great-grandson of The Gilmore Company founder A. F. Gilmore, Hilty worked under former market manager John Gostovitch, and after college at Cal State Northridge, started as a bookkeeper, then trained as an accountant, “Over the years Gostovitch gave me more and more responsibilities to manage,” said Hilty. The company owns the Farmers Market, a bank and oil properties. When Gostovitch retired in the 1980s, Hilty became the president and chief executive officer of the company. “We are a very family-oriented company. We have many employees like myself who are second and third generation store owners and maintenance workers here. My younger son Michael is working here now, another relative, Matt Slayton, is in the marketing department, and another is Stan Savage, our market manager,” Hilty said. He attributes the Market’s success to the fact that the customers receive personalized attention and quality merchandise. The businesses mostly are on 30-day leases

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father’s love for midget cars. E. B. Gilmore built a midget car track on the property where CBS now stands. The car Hilty restored garners rave reviews at the annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show in June. He generously lends the adobe property to non-profit agencies for fundraisers. The Salvation Army holds a special place in his heart, and is one of the market’s key charities. Farmers Market’s reputation for excellence continues to be maintained by Hilty and his staff. He feels his grandfather’s words sum up the positive attitude at Farmers Market today: “It’s a place more fun than business to be part of.”

Repairs to the roof and in- vage often visited the market terior painting are on Stan with his parents while he was Savage’s immediate project growing up. “I have many fond memories of the market as a list. As manager of the Farmers child. When we came, we slept Market, he oversees the 90- in the adobe (the house built plus tenants who call the mar- in 1852 which now serves as the company’s offices).” ket home. Ten years ago, he came to A fifth generation descendent of A. F. Gilmore, the mar- Los Angeles and, in 2002, ket’s founder; his cousin is A.F. joined the family business. Savage began as the marGilmore president Hank Hilty. Savage is continually look- keting director, then worked ing for new businesses, par- across the street at the ticularly in the grocery field. Gilmore Bank, and returned He interviews prospective last November as manager. He and his wife Pippa live in tenants, although “we have a Hollywood. He enjoys fly fishwaiting list.” Most of the tenants are on ing. But, he admits, his attena 30-day lease; this insures tion now is taken up with their they maintain the quality the son, Eddie, 14 months old. market prides itself on. He is also exploring new technology to make the market “ g r e e n e r. ” His six-man maintenance staff is working continually on repairs and upgrades. A Seattle A DESCENDENT of the founding family, Savage native, Sa- surveys the market stalls he supervises.

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He recalls teen summers working behind the counter summer I’m on the other side mer as well— half-a-dozen, or By Duke Fenady Farmers Market is a grand of the concession counter, so stalls to the west, my brothold lady who has aged with Castillo’s Mexican Restaurant er Sean, and Loyola High pal, Michael DiRoma were gaingrace. She’s changed, as have counter to be exact. we all, but she still retains her Frank Castillo, the propri- fully employed over at Gill’s style and charm that is her etor, was a generous and pa- Ice Cream. I have to admit, tient man. This was my first as much as I appreciated Mr. past. From her iconic clock tower proper job, and it took me a Castillo’s munificence, I felt a to her quasi-covered market- while to master the mechani- slight twinge of jealousy. In truth, there place, the striking mix seemed to be some inof aromas and bustling justice at play. There walkways packed with I was a seasoned tourists and locals Farmers Market vet, alike set the stage for serving piping hot ensplendid summer afterchiladas, during pipnoons. ing hot afternoons, The summer months while the two rookies at the market are some were dishing out froof the most memozen delights. And to rable of my childhood. add insult to injustice, Friends and relatives there always seemed would arrive for visits to be a gaggle of girls from back east, we’d VISIT recalls fond memories for Duke Fenady. congregated in front pile into the Town and Country station wagon and cal cash register, particularly of Gill’s. the sight-seeing would com- since making change wasn’t It’s been over 30 years since exactly my strong suit. But I hung up my apron. The cash mence. First, we went to the eventually, after a few missteps registers are now electronic, Griffith Observatory, then the and an arched eyebrow or two Frank Castillo has moved on, Hollywood Bowl, Grauman’s from Mr. Castillo, I got the menus now offer up lattes Chinese Theatre and some- hang of it. I also got the hang rather than simply coffee with times for a plunge in the of, and the taste for enchila- cream and sugar on the side. Pacific. But always the trek das, chili rellenos, Spanish But all in all, Farmers Market’s soul remains intact. The locals would conclude at Farmers rice and tacos. Market with a French dip at The following summer, I still mingle with the tourists once again donned my apron in the crowded, narrow aisles, Magee’s. Fast forward from the mid- and paper hat, and assumed the colorful aromas still waft sixties to the mid-70s. Once my proper place behind beneath the awning-covered again it’s summertime at Castillo’s counter. There were marketplace. Farmers Market; however this other changes afoot that sum- (Please turn to page 17)

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Fond memories of good food, grab bag gifts, hiding places chocolates gracefully dipped By Marina Muhlfriedel July marks Farmers Market’s at Littlejohns English Toffee 75th birthday, and for two- House and cakes fancifully thirds of those years, the ven- decorated at Humphrey’s erable whitewashed icon with Bakery (now Thees) remain the distinctive clock tower has most vivid. While remained a Farmers perennial Market still fixture in houses sermy personal vice-based life. merchants My mothand gift er would shops, viswalk my sibits tend to lings, and be socially me there on a daily REGULAR since she was a baby, or gastrobasis from Marina Muhlfriedel’s teenage son has n o m i c a l l y motivated. our home grown up at Farmers Market too. Until a few on nearby Edinburgh Ave., to meet her years ago however, across the sister and nieces who lived North parking lot stood the on Fuller Ave. The Brooklyn Dell, a warren of shops where, transplants would shop and as a child, I would be mesmereat while one-by-one we each ized by exotic imports, antique grew from buggy, to stroller, collectibles, artisans blowing to acting as if we owned the candy-colored glass animals place. Even as children, we and jewelers fashioning gold knew many of the shopkeep- wire into personalized braceers and often took it upon lets and necklaces. ourselves to guide befuddled Now, I have a teenage son who has also grown up at tourists. Although Du-Pars’ pan- Farmers Market, and considcakes and Patsy D’Amore’s ers Singapore’s Banana Leaf, pizza comprised our everyday the French Crepe Company fare, memories of finally be- and Bennett’s Ice Cream the ing able to reach the counter bedrock of his experience. Old (Please turn to page 17) at Gill’s Ice Cream, watching

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(Continued from page 16) Magee’s still serves tasty French dip sandwiches, and the girls still congregate in front of Gill’s. When my wife and I, along with our young nephews and nieces, strolled past the tower clock one recent summer afternoon, I surveyed the 75-year-old institution and smiled with the realization that Farmers Market is indeed a grand old lady, who has aged with grace and style. Duke Fenady is a writer and producer, born and raised in Hancock Park. He graduated from UCLA, and resides just a few short blocks from Larchmont Boulevard.

(Continued from page 16) enough to meet friends on his own, the story of a neighbor comes to mind—as a teenager in the 60s, she met her future husband while buying a raised glazed at Bob’s Doughnuts. Although the stalls, entertainment and parking have been periodically reinvented to accommodate the whims of each decade, Farmers Market remains the heart and soul of our corner of the city. Marina Muhlfriedel is a freelance writer, L.A. native and a long-time resident of Miracle Mile. She began her academic career at Laurel Elementary and graduated from USC’s School of Journalism.

and the oil business. He developed Gilmore Oil Company into a large independent oil business. Close to the time his mother died in 1924, Earl, who was then divorced, moved back into the adobe. He built a wall and a guardhouse. He added eaves around the house over the doors and tiled the patio areas with terra cotta. He spent four years creating an old-fashioned garden in front of the adobe where derricks had formerly dominated the view. The adobe is hidden from view, and lies on the property’s north side. Chickens and roosters still roam the yard. In 1944, Earl married his third wife, Marie. Earl told his bride that she could live anywhere she wished, but she preferred to live in the adobe. When Marie first saw the home, it had inadequate heating and plumbing, no closets (wardrobes were used) and was “as dark as the bottom of a well.” She went about making the house livable, yet not modern, thus retaining its old charm. The kitchen and bathrooms were remodeled, a guesthouse added, the garages rebuilt and the rear patio enclosed into a family room. Earl died in 1964. The adobe became the offices of the

BUILT IN 1852 the house is now company headquarters.

Gilmore company when Marie died in 1976. With so much building and tearing down undertaken on the Rancho La Brea acres during the

last 130 years, it is remarkable that this adobe building remains as an historical landmark—the oldest standing structure in the Rancho La Brea area.

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cattle. The adobe was a combination of California Mission and Spanish Colonial, reflecting a series of renovations over the past century. Rocha conveyed the title of the land to Major Henry Hancock. In 1876, Thompson contested the title to part of the rancho. He obtained title and lived there until 1880 when A. F. Gilmore and his partner converted the property to a dairy ranch. After A. F. died in 1918, his son Earl inherited the adobe

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The Gilmore Adobe dates back to 1852. Originally part of the Rancho La Brea it eventually became the home of rancher-turned-oilman Arthur F. Gilmore, and his son Earl, who turned the Gilmore Oil Company into a legendary part of America’s car culture. The one-story house was built by James Thompson, a Los Angeles County sheriff. Thompson leased the land from Antonio Jose Rocha, owner of Rancho La Brea. Thompson used the property to graze his

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Gilmores transformed land from dairy farm to landmark the first to use radio and jingles for promotion. A few months before the Farmers Market opened, the Gilmore Stadium was built for fans to witness the fastest-growing auto sport in Califomia: midget auto racing. Every major driver in the 1930s, 1940s, and early 1950s raced at Gilmore. In the 16 years of Gilmore Stadium’s existence, nearly five million fans attended the

A F. GILMORE wanted water for his farm, got oil instead.

E. B. GILMORE turned the farm into a sports complex.

drilling for water, he struck oil and that was the beginning of the Gilmore Oil Company. It was also the end of the dairy business. A. F.’s son, Earl B., grew up in the oil business and developed the Gilmore Oil Company into the largest independent oil business on the West Coast. From the late 1920s to World War II, the Gilmore Oil Company was very much involved in promotion and ad-

vertising. Promoters toured the West Coast entertaining kids with live lions and clowns. Earl used a red lion for his trademark and kept a live lion for a mascot. In the 1930s, Gilmoresponsored cars, boats, motorcycles, and airplanes broke over 500 racing records. In 1932, Gilmore raced its first cars at the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway. Earl invented the first selfserve gas stations. A replica now stands at the Farmers Market. Earl also was one of

REPLICA of a typical Gilmore gas station.

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The Farmers Market story is not complete without covering the entire “Gilmore Island.” It begins in 1880 when A. F. (Arthur Fremont) Gilmore and his partner purchased two ranches. One was east of Los Angeles. The other was part of the original Rancho La Brea to the west of the city where they operated a successful dairy farm. When the partners dissolved their agreement, they drew straws to divide the property. A.F. Gilmore drew the west ranch on land between Beverly Blvd. and Third St. Gilmore ran his ranch as a dairy farm. One day, while

sporting events. In the 1930s, Gilmore Stadium drew crowds of over 18,000 each race. Then Earl erected a Gilmore Field for baseball games on another part of the property. It was at Gilmore Field that the Hollywood Stars ball club made its headquarters. Football also was played in the stadium, Esther Williams swam in a pool erected on the field, and President Harry Truman gave a campaign speech there. In 1934, the Farmers Market (Please turn to page 19)

has enjoyed being part of the Farmers Market Family for over 50 years.

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Artist’s hobby: sketching patrons

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(Continued from page 18) was added to the activities on the “island,” and later a driveIn theater and miniature golf course became part of the entertainment complex. By the late 1940s, attendance had dropped to less than half at the midget auto races. Faced with lower attendance,

and the knowledge of how much the property value had escalated in the glamour capital of Hollywood, the Gilmore management sold the property to C.B.S. In 1951, the stadium was torn down to make way for the CBS Television City. What remains of the Gilmore property, in addi-

tion to Farmers Market, is the original adobe home of the Gilmore family. It houses the company’s offices where Hank Hilty carries on as head of the company that was founded by his great grandfather Arthur Fremont Gilmore years ago.

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With sketchbook and pencil in hand, Gregory Weir-Quiton is a Market regular. He spends two or three days a week drawing the faces of both regulars and tourists who frequent the Los Angeles landmark. A former art director for Bullocks Wilshire (now Southwestern Law School), he also provides art for movie posters. The artist’s sketch on a napkin was the inspiration for the DreamWorks logo. His sketches are in a book he’s filled with his work over the last 13 years. “I take my sketchbook everywhere,” he says. “It’s a hobby with me. I don’t sell them and I rarely display them.” He made an exception recently when he was drawing a couple who were visiting from England. “I gave them the sketch as a souvenir of their visit.”

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(Continued from page 3) who built and pulled their own floats atop dollies used to transport goods from warehouses to market stalls. Recent Fall Festival activities included spinning demonstrations, arts & crafts, facepainting, wheat weaving, a

Children’s events have included snowman-making and holiday stocking decorating workshops, and holiday performances by the Scott Land Marionettes. Other activities include construction of a Lego menorah and a menorah lighting ceremony, and seasonal music performed by live bands. Mardi Gras Early in the year the Market hosts the coolest Mardi Gras party this side of Bourbon Street. As a parade band leads revelers STROLLING CAROLERS are part of the old- t h r o u g h fashioned charm during the holidays. the market, beads are tossed from the Market’s baljuggler and scarecrow. Band and marionette per- cony. Past celebrations have formances, a pie-eating conincluded a Mutti Gras pet test and petting zoo were also parade, which culminated part of the fun. in the crowning of a canine Holiday festivities Farmers Market celebrates king and queen. Workshops the holidays the old-fashioned for kids, including Carnivale way with charming decora- Hat Making conducted by the tions and many holiday music Craft & Folk Art Museum, and offerings, including strolling Mardi Gras Hat Decorating, are also part of the fun. carolers.

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St. Patrick’s Day Farmers Market has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for as long as the Market’s fabled first restaurant, Magee’s Kitchen, has been serving corned

FAMILIES ENJOY GATHERING at the Farmers Market, where every day is a special day.

MARDI GRAS revelers vie for beads as a parade winds its way through the market.

beef and cabbage. When the restaurant’s founder, Blanche Magee, first began serving fine food to visitors to the property not long after it opened, she also began planning to invite everyone to join her for St. Patrick’s Day. The tradition continues to this day, as Blanche’s daughter-in-law, Phyllis Magee and her staff serve their popular traditional Irish dishes to an ever-growing legion of celebrants.

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include Bob’s Doughnuts and Coffee, Monsieur Marcel, Little-john’s English Toffee House, Thee’s Continental Pastries and Pampas Grill. Tusquellas Seafood and other colorful merchants are noted along the way. Tourgoers then head down Third St. to Chado Tea Room (try the apple pie inspired blend named after the tour company.) More sites are visited along Third St. during a one-mile stroll ending at LaCienega Ave. A bus takes you back to the Market. Cost is $49 per person, and for most people the snacks along the way can suffice as lunch. Visit meltingpottours. com

We’re Glad to be part of an American Treasure since 1938 TOUR GUIDE, chef and “walking encyclopedia” Diane Scalia at Monsieur Marcel, divulging secrets of caviar cheese. Happy 75th Anniversary Melting Pot tours Market favorites for stories, food Sample pastries, French cheeses and Brazilian barbecue during Melting Pot Tours of the Farmers Market. The 3.5-hour tour is headed by sisters and company cofounders Diane Scalia, a professional chef, and her sister Lisa, a caterer. The pair are passionate about the city’s eat-

eries, ethnic fare and culture. The L.A. natives dreamed up the Melting Pot as a portal to share their encyclopedic knowledge of the city’s history and folklore and to ignite its reputation as a world-class culinary destination. Departing every Friday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m., stops

A FOOD WRITER, JoAnne Cianciull compiled the book.

Howser, host of California’s Gold on PBS. “And most im-

portant, it truly captures the spirit of the place.” JoAnn Cianciull, a food writer and culinary producer who has patronized the Farmers Market for more than a decade, is the author. Mini-biographies of dozens of vendors include Bryan’s Pit Barbecue, La Korea, Marconda’s Meats, The French Crepe Co. and Pampas Grill. The book is available for purchase at Farmers Market office and several of the merchants. Publisher is Chronicle Books.

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The food, the people and the history of the L.A. Farmers Market fills the pages of a new cookbook with signature recipes from vendors who have long drawn patrons to the Los Angeles landmark. Mexican, Brazilian, Middle Eastern and old-fashioned American fare join the recipes included in the 258-page paperback that features 85 color photographs. “This book not only shares tasty recipes, but provides colorful and little-known stories about the vendors,” said Huell

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This summer, celebrate 75 years of great food, drink and music at the Original Farmers Market.

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Friday Night Music Series 7/10 7/17* 7/24 7/31 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28 9/4 9/11

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