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vol. 46, no. 8 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • miracle mile

SECTION ONE Women Larchmont 2009 of

Wilshire/La Brea development goes to city Re-set for aug. 13

Robby O'Donnell

Annie Johnson

Kelley Nelson

Patty Lombard

WOMEN OF LARCHMONT, special section.

NIGHT OUT against crime.

MARIJUANA on GWNC agenda.

KORETZ takes office. COOKING at Hollygrove.

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WORLD'S FAIR collection. 31 FATHER KEN pens a book.

Real Estate Home & Garden

ECO-LIVING from the roof to the rain-collecting 2 barrel.

LOOKING BACK on Larchmont circa 1940s. 7 For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11

THE 2009 CHaMpiON Minor A Cardinals, coached by Bailey Greene, Albert Stroth and David Adams Jr., were crowned by the Wilshire Sports Association following a game in June at John Burroughs Middle School. Cardinals defeated the Dodgers, who were favored to win, by 9-2.

Restaurants open doors for Hawaiian Taste of Larchmont on August 24 By Jack Hawley

SECTION TWO

ACTIVIST in Fremont Place.

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., Aug 13. The Commission was scheduled to hear the proposal last month but it was postponed. “The CPC had another big item on its agenda and wanted to give the BRE project more time,” said Elizabeth Fuller, president of the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association. The six-story development includes 45,000 square feet See Planning, p. 11

Say “Aloha” to your neighbors and friends at the 17th annual Taste of Larchmont Village on Mon., Aug. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Larchmont Blvd. “Tasters” will be transported to Hawaii as they stroll down the boulevard while sampling food from 12 restaurants. Performers will play music from the Islands. The event benefits HopeNet, a non-profit agency that provides food, homes and care

for those in need. Camden Asset Management, Paramount Pictures, Olympia Medical Center, and Mercury Insurance are major sponsors for the event. Diners will receive a ticket to sample wine and cheese at Larchmont Village Wine & Spirits, try a variety of foods from south of the border at Avocado Grill and taste Asian delicacies from California Roll & Sushi, Kiku Sushi and Chan Dara. See Restaurants, p. 6

Marlborough School debuts Munger Hall at open house Community invited Sun., august 30 Marlborough will debut its new education facility at a community open house at the school, 250 N. Rossmore Ave. on Sun., Aug. 30 from noon until 4 p.m. New facilities and campus renovations include the twostory Munger Hall; it houses the Academic Resource Center, Visual Arts Center, Seaver Gallery, classrooms, studios and administrative

Realty firm to open office on Larchmont

Keller Williams Realty International is opening an office on Larchmont Blvd. Ophir Adar, office team leader, said agents will be moving from 5900 Wilshire Blvd. to the new 5,000 square foot office at 118 N. Larchmont Blvd., above Peet’s Coffee. The Texas-based firm began opening offices in Southern California in 2002. Founded in 1983, the company now ranks as the third largest real estate franchise organization in the United States. A grand opening is planned later in August.

offices on the first floor. The Collins room, a meeting area, library and computer labs are on the second floor. Also on view will be new classrooms, renovated common areas, meeting event spaces, and an underground parking facility. The Seaver Gallery will have an exhibit of portfolio artwork by recent graduates. The $65 million campus See Marlborough, p. 7

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane

CELEBRaTiON FOR Farmers Market’s 75th year on July 16 drew Hank Hilty, president of the A. F. Gilmore Co., Market owner, and Phyllis Magee, daughter-in-law of one of the market’s first vendors. More photos on page 10.

Larchmont is now au courant with its state-of-the-art pay stations. Very oldtimers will remember the streetcars that chugged down the boulevard. Now both the train tracks and the parking meters are history. Our attractive new bike racks may encourage more pedalers to the street. *** Her Larchmont Medical Building neighbors met, some for the first time, at Dr. Susan

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August 2009

SECTION ONE

Community Platform

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Scene on Larchmont by Marty Murphy

By Jane Gilman

Volunteer salute Our thanks to the dedicated volunteers highlighted in our annual “Women of Larchmont” issue (beginning on page 15). They are the oil that fuels so many philanthropic organizations within our community and in the city at large. For the past 45 years this newspaper has profiled outstanding women in our area. Their donation of time and talent to charities, schools, religious organizations, etc., deserve recognition. We also salute several hundred organizations in which local women serve. We list contact numbers for these organizations—many of whom need volunteers. If you have time, enlist in one of these groups; the rewards for helping others are well worth it. Men are welcome as well.

"What was the worst vacation experience you have ever had?" That's the question inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

Support our street Just a reminder that Larchmont Village needs your support. Residents recently received the Larchmont Boulevard Association directory with names of businesses on the street. Let the firms in the directory be your shopping guide. LBA businesses are also listed on larchmont.com. And don’t forget “Taste of Larchmont Village” on Monday, August 24. This is your opportunity to fund food pantries while having fun and good eats.

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Police Beat Victim forced to drive, robbed at gunpoint WILSHIRE DIVISION

Thanks To our Filming CommiTTee! Hancock Park and the Association thank longtime Filming Committee chair Ruth Marmelzat and her co-chair Cami Taylor for doing such an outstanding job. Ruth and Cami do the hard work of protecting the rights of all the neighbors on a block where filming is taking place. Ruth and Cami coordinate with EIDC (FilmLA) to educate filmmakers about the guidelines for filming in Hancock Park. These guidelines balance the right of a resident to use their property for filming with the rights of their neighbors to peace and quiet in their homes and neighborhood. Ruth and Cami check that the companies are adhering to the filming guidelines and, if not, they try and encourage better behavior. As part of the guidelines, filming companies are asked to notify all residents on an affected block a minimum of three days prior to the shoot, that filming will be done. If you haven’t been notified and you see filming on your block notify Ruth or Cami immediately. Ruth can be reached at 323-934-0138 and Cami at 310-659-6220. Remember each block may film up to a maximum of 14 days per calendar year with no single shoot lasting more than 5 consecutive days. There must also be a 30 day respite between shoots on a block and filming is permitted between the hours of 7AM and 10PM, unless otherwise approved by the EIDC. For more information on the Filming Guidelines for Hancock Park, visit the HPHOA website www.hancockpark.org . The Filming Guidelines are designed to help all of us be better neighbors. Another area where being a good neighbor is important is how we manage our animal companions. Remember, if you have a dog and walk it in the neighborhood, to keep your dog on a leash. Most dogs are loving, friendly creatures, but they can be easily startled and jump at a stranger. To protect your dog, you and everyone else in the neighborhood, please walk your dog on a leash. That will give an element of control that will keep everyone safe. Also, don’t forget to clean up after your animal. Finally, don’t forget to take care of your trees. It’s summer and because of the drought sprinkler use is limited. This means Hancock Park’s urban forest will be under stress. Be sure and deep water your trees a couple times a month.

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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). If you’re planning changes to your house be sure and review the Preservation Plan for Hancock Park which is available on the HPHOA’ 48 web site, www.hancockpark.org, or the Los Angeles Planning Department web site www.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. The Graffiti Committee asks that graffiti sightings be reported both to the City by calling 311 or at website: 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, 800-6112489 or Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180.

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Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo

Wilshire Division ROBBERY: A victim was parked in a car at 3rd and Lucerne at 2:15 a.m. on June 24 when three suspects brandishing a gun forcibly entered. They forced the victim to drive to an unknown location. Money, a cell phone and other property were taken. PREVENTION TIP: Pay attention to your surroundings, especially at night. If approached, try to remember de-

tails that will help police with making an arrest. THEFT A victim was shoved to the ground and had her purse taken around noon on July 1 on Third St. and Alta Vista Ave. The suspects ran down (Please turn to page 4)

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Tues., Aug. 4: Night Out Against Crime at Poinsettia Park, 7341 Willoughby Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. Also, Memorial Park, 4625 Olympic Blvd., 7 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8: Art Deco Society hosts walking tour of Miracle Mile at 10 a.m. Meet at 5209 Wilshire Blvd. Sun., Aug. 9: Paramount Studios Family Arts Festival from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 5555 Melrose Ave. Sun., Aug. 16: Wilshire Police Station Open House from noon to 4 p.m. at 4861 W. Venice Blvd. Mon., Aug. 24: Taste of Larchmont Village, 6 to 9 p.m., Larchmont Blvd. Sun., Aug. 30: Marlborough School Community Open House, noon to 4 p.m.

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"It was on a road trip with my family. We finally arrived in a town, but there were no hotel rooms available, so we had to keep driving until like 2 a.m. " Sophia Sallas-Brookwell Lorraine Blvd.

"We were in Aspen right before the holidays... it was beautiful. But a big snowstorm in Denver closed the airport there, and we were socked in. We were all so afraid we wouldn't be able to make it home for Christmas." Cindy Chvatal-Keane Max Keane S. Las Palmas Ave.

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CORRECTION Cub Scout Carrington Greene’s name was omitted from a photo caption in last month’s paper.

"The time my family and I were stuck inside when it rained on our annual Christmas trip to Cambria. The nail in the coffin was when we found out the folksy barbecue pit we'd gone to for years was all modern. That was our last trip to Cambria. Zoe Valentine Bronson Ave.

"We were in Hawaii on the verge of a hurricane. Every day we checked the weather, and it's all everyone talked about." Hannah Michelson Mansfield Ave. "It wasn't very sunny." Max Michelson

August 2009

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INSIDE Section one WOMEN

RELIGIOUS NEWS

AROUND THE TOWN 34 SCHOOL NEWS

LIBRARIES

ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 41 At the Movies - 42

MOMS CLUB members, at-large. Sect. 1, 10

Section two REAL ESTATE Real Estate Sales - 6 GALLERIES

MUSEUM ROW

HOME & GARDEN

PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL

CLASSIFIED

CAHUENGA principal retires at 83. Sect. 1, 36

sECtION ONE

Letters to the Editor ‘Apartmentlandia’

We have felt besieged for a long time, and often unsupported throughout the nearly two decades that we’ve struggled to preserve and enhance our community. It’s not just that we are loyal to our neighborhood. It’s also that we believe in the importance and the excellence of it as a model. To sustain an urban, mixedzone, multi-cultural neighborhood requires the City (as well as its residents) to recognize it as being important. This kind of mixed-zone community has got to be seen and understood as a unique model of urban culture—one that needs to be encouraged and actively cultivated by city institutions. Single-family home neighborhoods are lovely and full of treasures which we admire and take pride in. But make no

mistake: in the middle of the second largest city in the U.S. they are now a luxury, representing the peculiar history of this city whose growth depended on the primacy of the automobile. They will never contain the cross-section of urban dwellers from all races and cultures and classes that constitute the main population of our city, and the main challenge of sustaining Los Angeles into the next century. Yet, so far, the zoning codes of the city have not found the way to recognize our kind of neighborhood. A block with R-3 (multifamily) zoning seems to invite exploitation, even if it happens to be adjacent to a (single-family home) block. It is rarely recognized as an integral part of something bigger, part of a neighborhood. Current zoning codes, even when observed (Please turn to page 8)

Veteran interviews

Thank you for writing about my project recording and collecting veterans’ stories in the July issue. Last Monday I interviewed a WWII veteran who lives on Arden for one and a half hours and today, a Korean war veteran called me (very rare for me). Both read your article and both saved it and waited until they felt ready to chance calling a stranger. Your articles will not only bring me interviews but, I’m sure, will prompt some veterans to tell some of that long-ago history to their families. We’ll never know the good your article has done, but it is prompting communication somewhere right now where that might not have been. David Meyer O’Shea Veterans History Project, Library of Congress

Notes From the

Putting names to Faces:

Your Friendly neighborhood Wsa Board

What a pleasure to see new businesses arriving. Unfortunately, the new businesses are fast food establishments and the charm and character of the street is lost without its variety of stores. There was once a grocery store, hardware store and jewelry store mixed in with other delightful service establishments on our Boulevard.

It seemed the right time to give Windsor Square residents an update on the WSA Board members and their various roles – so you’ll know whom to contact when you have an issue to discuss, a question to ask, or just want to chat about the loveliness and friendliness of our shared neighborhood. (Yes, we’re being a little tongue-in-cheek on that last item, but we will certainly take your calls.)

There is an ordinance called the “Q Condition“ that was approved many years ago. It governs the nature of the businesses that can operate on the Boulevard to ensure a variety of services and stores. My understanding is that fast food places are largely exempted from the “Q Condition“; hence their numbers are not regulated. Restaurants that have table service, banks, real estate companies and other establishments have strict quota numbers. These fast food places produce an inordinate amount of trash and, unfortunately, the Larchmont Boulevard Association has to pay to collect that trash. Many fast food places on the Boulevard are not members of the Larchmont Boulevard Association so they don’t participate in the cost of trash collection.

& chair of Street Lighting Committee & Nominating Committee

Do support the businesses that support you – www. larchmont.com. We appreciate and thank you for your patronage and support. Adv.

Mike Genewick John Welborne

The Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) has been busy. Land use continues

to be an important issue for the committee and at the July 8th meeting we voted to convert our ad hoc Land Use Committee to a standing committee. Agendas and minutes will now be posted for these meetings as we do for our general board meetings. There was also initial discussion of the Council meeting monthly instead of bimonthly.

The Council Board voted on four land use applications at the meeting. On two of the items there was vote to support the applications and the vote was to oppose the remaining two items. The Board opted to support an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at the Larchmont Grill which would allow the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages at the restaurant. The second item which was supported was an application by an owner to add a third dwelling on his property. The projects which did not get Council support were an application for a CUP by the Mobil Station at Beverly and Western to sell beer and wine for off site consumption and for the owners of the See’s Candies property on Western to build a new mini mall. Discussion and voting on these items focused on outreach each group had done with their neighbors, whether or not the neighbors supported the projects, what if any public nuisances would be created and how the use fit in with the surrounding area. Letters outlining the GWNC’s position will now be sent to the City for inclusion in the case files that City agencies use to make their final decisions on the projects.

President Vice President Planning & Land Use

Debbie Hassan Treasurer Sean Elliott Secretary Wendy Savage Block Captains blockcaptains@windsorsquare.org Larry Guzin Security security@windsorsquare.org Scott Goldstein Canopy canopy@windsorsquare.org Andrew Woodward Code Enforcement Michael Barton Website Angela Wilson Gyetvan Communications June Bilgore Regina Chung Katie Badami Vince Chieffo Bill Cutter Advisory Board

Other items on the agenda included an update on the proposed Wilshire/La Brea Development and on prosecution of illegal marijuana dispensaries. The Wilshire/La Brea project is at the beginning stages and there will be lots more neighborhood discussions before final plans are approved. The City has recently taken a much more serious look at marijuana dispensaries. In addition to developing a city ordinance for their operation, more establishments are being cited for being in violation of legal operating requirements.

Please visit the website www.windsorsquare.org for up to date information on board and neighborhood activities. Don’t forget that Board meetings are open to all neighborhood residents. The meetings are usually held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Marlborough School on the corner of Rossmore and Third. The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.

The Board also discussed creating streetlight banners to identify our neighborhood. We have a new logo and stationery that identifies who we are and the banners would add to promoting our neighborhoods and Council. We want to hear from you....if you haven’t joined our mailing list – please write to info@greaterwilshire.org and ask to be added. Our next meeting will be in September. Watch for information on the agenda in next month’s column.

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August 2009

SECTION ONE

POLICE BEAT

(Continued from page 2) Poinsettia Ave. and jumped into a getaway vehicle. BURGLARIES Computer equipment was taken after a suspect entered a residence through an unlocked side door on the 500 block of Wilcox during the late evening of June 24. Furniture and other household goods were taken by a suspect who entered a home through a side door on the 800 block of N. Orange Dr. between 9:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on July 3. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES Two tires were removed from the driver’s side of a vehicle parked on the 200 block of S. Detroit St. on the evening of June 22. The backup lamp was pried off of a Chrysler parked on the 200 block of S. Sycamore between 11 a.m. on June 26 and 10:30 p.m. on June 27. A suspect slashed a jeep’s ragtop and took a tire rim and other property on the evening of June 30 on the 800 block of N. June St. GRAND THEFT AUTO A 1988 black Honda Accord

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Wilshire Dave Cordova 213-793-0650 Olympic Joseph Pelayo 213-793-0709

was stolen from the 200 block of S. La Brea Ave. on June 23. A 2006 Toyota Tacoma was stolen from the 200 block of S. Citrus Ave. on the night of June 30. Olympic Division BURGLARIES A suspect ransacked and took property from a residence on the 200 block of N. St. Andrews Pl. sometime between 2 p.m. on July 10 and 4:10 p.m. on July 17. A suspect ransacked and took property from a residence on the 500 block of N. Beachwood Dr. between 4:45 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. on July 17. A suspect pried open the front door and took property from a residence on the 100 block of N. Wilton Pl. between 1:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. on July 6. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY A suspect fled the scene after waking up a victim sleeping in his home on the 100 block of N. Ridgewood Pl. at approximately 8:45 p.m. on July 9. The suspect gained entry by jumping over a gate to get into the backyard, and prying open the rear door. The victim was awakened by the noise, observed the suspect and scared him away.

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Local activities mark 'Night Out Against Crime'

MEET AIR SUPPORT members and tour their vehicles at Wilshire Police Station’s open house.

Wilshire Police Station to host open house Aug. 16 Learn emergency preparedness and meet your law enforcement officers at the Wilshire community Police Station and West Traffic Division’s annual Open House on Sun., Aug. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at 4861 W. Venice Blvd. The event will include station tours, demonstrations, display booths, an emergency dispatch presentation, live music, food and refreshments.

Attendees can also meet Wilshire senior lead officers, members of the bomb squad and Air Support, bike officers, fire department personnel and K-9 officers. Interested in fundraising for youth programs? Sign up at the Wilshire Community Police Council booth, a sponsor of the event. Park at Broadway Federal Bank. Admission is free.

Activities in Brookside to Wilshire Park are planned to mark the 26th annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tues., Aug. 4. Wilshire Community Police Station will team with Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch for “Night Out at Poinsettia Park,” 7341 Willoughby Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. Residents within Wilshire Division boundaries are invited to meet police officers. and participate in free self-defense classes. The Brookside and Longwood neighborhood associations will gather at Memorial Park, 4625 W. Olympic Blvd., at 7 p.m. for a walk through their areas. Olympic Division senior lead officers and community members will gather at Councilman Herb Wesson’s field office, 1819 S. Western Ave., at 7 p.m. Following an address by Wesson will be a march against crime.

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SECTION ONE

City official updates council Reward offered for murder suspect information said LaBonge. Mr. Gonzalez A $50,000 reward is being Gardiner are still at large. on medical marijuana laws offered for information lead- "These are hardcore gang tried to intervene…and was

Bull Dog Cafe closes on Melrose After months of effort by the Hancock Park Homeowners Assoc., the Bull Dog Cafe was closed last month by the city Building and Safety Dept. The City Council denied the owner of the medical marijuana dispensary, at 6105 Melrose Ave., a hardship exemption after he moved from a North Hollywood location earlier this year. The dispensary drew the wrath of some area residents, who claimed it was too close to Memorial Library and the residential neighborhood. The Council meanwhile is drafting a medical marijuana ordinance. Among considerations is prohibiting dispensaries from operating 1,000 feet from schools and libraries.

vote. GWNC agreed to support Larchmont Grill’s application to get a full service liquor license for the restaurant at 5750 Melrose Ave. Mark Donofrio, the restaurant’s coowner, told the council that it had received overwhelming support from its neighbors. The council backed the restaurant after the owners agreed to prohibit take out sales of alcohol and not alter the bar area unless directed to do so by city health and safety officials. In St. Andrews Square The council declined to support the owners of a Mobil Station at 4605 Beverly Blvd. bid to sell hard alcohol along with beer and wine. In St. Andrews Square, a developer’s plan to demolish a home at 132 N. Manhattan Pl. to make room for a parking lot also received a negative vote.

ing to the arrest and conviction of two suspects of an armed robbery in October at the LaBrea Collective, a medical marijuana dispensary at 812 S. LaBrea Ave. The reward was announced at a news conference July 21. In attendance were Wilshire Community Police Station commanding officer Capt. Eric Davis, homicide detectives and City Councilmember Tom LaBonge. According to Capt. Davis, four members of the Harlem Rollin 30s Crips gang were involved in the botched robbery attempt that resulted in the shooting death of unarmed security guard Noe Gonzalez. It was Gonzalez' first day on the job. Two of the suspects were arrested and are in police custody. Brandon Daniels, aka Brandon Stanton, and David

brutally murdered. I hope the reward motivates anyone with information about this horrific crime to contact the LAPD immediately.” Callers are guaranteed anonymity. Contact Wilshire Det. John Shafia at 213-473-0446.

members, and this was a senseless, brutal murder," said Davis. "We're conducting a full-on press to bring these suspects to justice." The reward money is being offered by the office of Councilmember LaBonge. “This was a horrible crime,”

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By Chris H. Sieroty Contributing Writer The proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries once again was on the agenda of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council’s meeting in July as board members heard from a senior official with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. Joseph Esposito, head deputy district attorney for major narcotics, said the sheer numbers of dispensaries and medicinal marijuana clubs and cooperatives that have sprung up in Los Angeles has made prosecuting those who abuse the new medicinal marijuana laws extremely challenging. Esposito said his office has recently filed charges against three dispensaries in Los Angeles after lengthy investigations found they were operating illegally. “Southern California and Los Angeles is the narcotics hub for the United States,” he said. “Our job is to make sure that dispensaries are within the law.” California’s marijuana business was a $37 billion industry in 2007, he said. “Legalize it and more people will use it,” he added. Resident Daniel Kegel told the council that he lives near two or three La Brea Ave. stores and was concerned about the increasing amount of violence taking place at local dispensaries. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, there have been three robberies and a fatality this year at a medical marijuana dispensary in the area covered by the Wilshire Division. The robberies took place at 6901 Melrose Ave. and in the 800 and 900 blocks of south La Brea Ave. In other matters, the Land Use committee presented several items for a council

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Councilman Paul Koretz to focus on traffic, budget, preservation By Suzan Filipek Paul Koretz is the newest member of the Los Angeles City Council but brings decades of experience in public service. He will also be the most recent addition to the city Transportation Committee. Building a subway to the westside, above-ground rapid transit and an EXPO line to Santa Monica are on the table, the Fifth District Councilman says. Parking structures or shared parking in heavily impacted Third St., the Fairfax district and other locations are also being considered. “Traffic and parking will take a lot of my attention for years to come,” he said during a phone interview last month. He will also be chair of the Audits & Governmental Efficiency Committee; vice chair of Personnel, and a member of the Budget & Finance,

Nazi Germany in 1939. council seat after he retired. and Energy & Environment Koretz was mayor and city His mother also left opcommittees, effective Aug. pression in Russia. They councilman for 12 years be31, said his press aide Paul met in Los Angeles at a fore being elected to the state Michael Neuman. dance and were married Assembly. He represented the Koretz, 54, took office 42nd district one month July 1. He won a tight race later, says against David Vahedi for a “Traffic and parking which includes West Paul. seat at the helm of the Fifth will take a lot of my Hollywood, His ac- attention for years to Council District, a sprawling Hollywood, tivism can come.” section that spans from the Hancock be traced Valley to Century City and Park, Los to his todincludes parts of Hancock Feliz, Westwood, Brentwood, dler years, when he acPark. companied his father to a Studio City and Encino. Its boundaries bump He chaired the Assembly rally for John F. Kennedy, districts headed by City Committee, Select and joined his parents Labor Councilmen Tom LaBonge Committees on Gun Violence and on picket lines for union and Herb Wesson. California’s Nursing Shortage. workers. A “long-time preservationHe graduated from He was a member of the ist,” one of his first acts as Hamilton High School Health, Public Safety, Business councilman was to declare and has a bachelor’s de- & Professions, Insurance and the Century Plaza Hotel gree in history from Natural Resources committees. a Los Angeles HistoricHe authored West UCLA, where he was a WHILE HE IS NEW to City Hall, Koretz’s Cultural Monument. work in public office goes back decades. Hollywood’s ordinance banning founder of the “Bruin Owners of the 1966 hotel smoking in restaurants and was Democrats.” seek to demolish it for a He served on the Los the first Southern California dinew development. “I’m dead- Koretz’s work in public office Angeles County Democratic rector of the California League goes back decades. set against it.” He was previously a member Committee and as an aide to of Conservation Voters and While he is new to City Hall, of the state Assembly and the then-City Councilmen Zev served as administrative direcWest Hollywood City Council. Yaroslavsky in 1975, and tor of the Ecology Center of Southern California. He is an animal activist, pro- Marvin Braude in 1984. His wife Gail is director In 1984, Koretz forged to build moter of gay rights, and advoof public affairs for Kaiser the new City of West Hollywood cate of the Jewish community. Permanente Los Angeles and managed the City Council “My parents always instilled in me we should be trying campaign of Alan Viterbi. He Medical Center. They have one to make this world a better served as his deputy after his daughter, Rachel, and reside in place.” His father escaped election and was elected to his the Beverly-Fairfax District.

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Louise’s Trattoria, Village Pizzeria, Z Pizza, La Bottega Marino, Larchmont Deli, Le Petit Greek, Larchmont Grill, Le Pain Quotidien and El Cholo are also participating. To top off the night, Baskin Robbins, Marie Callendar’s, El Coyote, Canter’s, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Crumbs, Larchmont Larder and Chocoholics Candies will be providing desserts. The grand raffle prize is $1,000 and second prize is a “Dine-Out for Two” (12 dinners); other prizes include event tickets, gift certificates s Infa and gift baskets. Toy nt & Children's Clothing & Tickets for Taste of Larchmont Village are $40; call 213-389-9949.

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RENDERING OF the new Munger Hall building.

Reservations are required. To reserve, contact Elizabeth Densmore at elizabeth .densmore@marlboroughschool. org or 323-964-8410. To accommodate off-site parking needs, a shuttle bus will circulate on a continuous loop from The Ebell east parking lot between Wilshire Blvd. and W. 8th St. at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Shuttle hours to and from the school are 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

DecoriCASA opens La Brea Ave. store A new home furnishings store, DecoriCASA, opened at 459 1/2 S. La Brea Ave. in July. The store stocks imported fabrics, trimmings, cords, tapes and tassels to enhance a home’s décor, said Anastasia Staley, manager. The fabrics can be used for upholstery, drapery, duvets, pillows and handbags, Staley added.

Staycationers can get half off a facial, night at the theater or entry fee to several Hollywood attractions in October. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is offering the program to California residents who live in Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties. Locals can see “Grinch” at the Pantages Theater (tickets to be purchased at the Box Office for Nov. 10 to Nov. 25 performances), or have any 80-minute face or body treatment at Spa Luce at the Renaissance Hotel. Participating attractions include the Hollywood Wax Museum, Starline City Sightseeing Double Decker “Hop-on Hop-off” Tours, Hollywood Guinness Museum, Kodak Theatre Tours, Laserium Cyber Theater, Dearly Departed Tours, Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building, American

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Haas & Co. received the 2009 Gold Seal of approval recently from L.A.-based beauty Salon Inspector. The seal indicates that Haas beauty salon, at 136 N. Larchmont Blvd., participates in a voluntary inspection program four times a year and passed at the highest level, said Salon Inspector spokesman Monika McNeal. The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology have about 20 inspectors that cover 47,000 salons in California. It is almost impossible for them to inspect establishments on a regular base, McNeal said.

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to the letter and spirit of the law, are still blunt instruments because nowhere do they recognize the integrity of a neighborhood in a mixed zone. And when they aren’t observed—when they are flouted by greedy developers or ignored by corrupt inspectors or given short shrift by city powers—the end result is the sabotage of an entire neighborhood whose fate depends on the delicate balance of zones. The neighborhoods that are 100 percent (multi-family) challenge democratic engagement because the people living in blocks where there are nothing but large apartment buildings (let’s call it “Apartmentlandia”) rarely acquire any sense of their own local empowerment’—how can they? The sheer physical impediments are too great and when you throw in the language barriers presented by immigrant populations, and the limited notifications for changes with potentially significant negative impacts—those neighborhoods are almost doomed to be prey to whatever developers desire. They encounter no resistance. The army of paid

lobbyists for development interests will always prevail because who in Apartmentlandia is going to find out or care about a mid-week hearing downtown? Nobody. So T-Mobile will fill them with cell towers and commercial interests will junk them up with parking lots, and gas stations will get their off-site liquor licenses, and nobody much will know or care. That’s why the urban neighborhood mixing of zones is so very important. The R-3 parts contribute urban consciousness, variety and spice. The R-1 parts bring green space in the form of yards and owner-occupied housing that comes with a certain sense of investment and empowerment. When delicately intermixed, they balance and enrich each other. That’s why the mixed-zone neighborhoods offer a model for future urban sustainable community, political awareness and the sense of shared urban fate. If they fail, then the city is reduced to gated communities of single-family homes surrounded by “Apartmentlandia.” Henrietta Consentino Secretary St. Andrews Square

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That was a great article (Farmers Market section, July 2009) on the Farmers’ Market. My parents arrived in Los Angeles in 1934 and were among the Farmers Market’s first customers. We’ve been customers ever since. For years (decades?) we had dinner there every Friday. It was a thrill to see the picture of what it looked like in those first few months. Tony Medley

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Isn’t it time to address the issue of unwanted solicitors on Larchmont? As a long-time resident of the area and an involved and dedicated citizen, I go out of my way to support the businesses on Larchmont. I’m fed up with the people who stroll the boulevard with their clipboards and rehearsed “pitches” for charities and causes, the origins of which seem suspicious at best. I would hate to think that their presence might ultimately drive shoppers away from the boulevard, but maybe that’s not out of the realm of possibility. This has grown from a nuisance to an offensive, aggressive presence. Wendy Werris Norton Avenue

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B+ blood sought for six-month old Oliver Thomas' surgery A blood drive will be held at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., on Sat., Aug. 8 for six-month old Oliver, son of Jennifer and Geoff Thomas, Hancock Park. The toddler needs B+ blood for his second open-heart surgery. The blood type is rare, and because of his age, he is unable to receive universal blood type O. If you are interested in donating, or have any questions, please call Abigail at 213-706-9803. At least 40 donors are needed for the surgery. Donations will also be accepted on Thurs., Aug. 6 and Fri., Aug. 7. In such case, please make an appointment with the blood bank at 323-361-2441 and say it is a direct donation for Oliver Thomas, born Feb. 8, 2009.

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MOMS Club takes a night Market’s 75th brought out the band, foods Tourists and residents alike out; helps homeless kids were treated to dozens of acBy Suzan Filipek Alison Sideris was a TV set decorator who had worked all of her adult life when her first child was born, and she found herself alone all day with an infant. “I was lost, none of my girl friends had kids.” She didn’t know about kid-friendly activities and she craved to talk to an adult during the day. Strolling with her child one day in her Windsor Village neighborhood, she stumbled upon a group of MOMS Club Mid-Wilshire members with their kids at Memorial Park. Today they are among Sideris’ closest friends. She was installed as copresident of the Mid-Wilshire chapter with Deena Sherman July 1. Sherman, Citrus Ave., who also has two children, has a similar story, as do most of the 88 members of the MidWilshire chapter. Sherman has gone back to work part-time as a flight attendant. Some members work full time as attorneys, doctors; club members come from all walks of life, ages range from their young 20s to late 40s. “Everyone comes from a dif-

CO-MOMS Deena with Sam (4) and Cate (2) Sherman; Alison Sideris with Benjamin (4) and Phoebe (2) Schwab.

ferent background. We’re a diverse group,” said Sideris. The membership will be collecting funds and supplies this month to donate to School On Wheels, a tutoring program for homeless children. Everything from pencils and crayons to backpacks and laptops will be donated. Additional funds will be raised selling homemade cookies and lemonade for the international club’s support of mothers in need at the Larchmont Family Fair in October. Started by a stay-at-home mom in 1983, MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club has grown to 100,000 members in the U.S. alone. Local events include book and cooking clubs and a (Please turn to page 11)

tivities during the original Farmers Market 75th anniversary celebration July 11 to July 19. Marketgoers enjoyed samples from vendors during the Taste of Farmers Market. Activities included a concert by the Salvation Army Childrens Choir to band music, mariachis, magicians and marionettes. Comedian Jeff Carlin emceed the birthday ceremony that included remembrances by longtime merchants and a talk by A. F. Gilmore president Hank Hilty.

A CELEBRATION on July 16 on the plaza featured cheerleaders and the brass ensemble from USC.

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SAVE GAS, RIDE TO LARCHMONT now that the parking meters have been converted into bike racks after the new METRO pay stations were installed.

Meetings to air subway extension Metro is scheduling four community meetings on the Westside Subway Extension beginning on Tues., Aug. 4 at Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd. at 6 p.m. The meetings will cover information compiled from six public scoping meetings held earlier this year. The information will help to shape the Draft Environmental Impact Report. The meeting sites are at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa

Monica Blvd., Wed., Aug 5; Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa

of ground-floor retail with studios and one- and two-bedroom units above. At one point it had been 18 stories high and an additional 80 units, but following meetings with the community and city council office it has been scaled back. Area residents, however, dispute the developer’s zoning change requests to increase the density of the block-size development on the southeast corner of Wilshire Blvd. to Eighth St. and Sycamore Ave. The project includes a total of 996 parking spaces, and the building will taper to three-story townhomes on Sycamore Ave. Traffic mitiga-

tion is among other concerns, Fuller said. City Planning Dept. hearing officer Henry Chu and zoning administrator Maya Zeitzevsky heard testimony at a public hearing in May. They are expected to make a decision on the project early this month after the Chronicle went to press.

Association members also ask that an Environmental Impact Report not be approved. The EIR does not address the impact of the building’s density on the neighborhood, as well as other developments proposed in the area, Fuller said. BRE development director Dave Powers declined to comment at this time.

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MOMS CLUB TAKES NIGHT OUT (Continued from page 10) monthly moms-only night out to bowl, attend a chocolate party or trip to a spa. During weekly field trips, they take the kids to the zoo, a fire station or museums. Monthly general membership meetings are held the second or

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Bike, hike or sightsee among ideas for travel We’re all tightening our belts these days, especially at City Hall. That’s why I notice and appreciate all of the great things that Los Angeles has to offer that are absolutely free. Here are my top 10 tips for free summer activities in our great city: • Hike in Griffith Park first thing in the morning while it’s still cool outside. If you want to discuss community issues with me, consider this an open invitation talk. Meet me at 5:45 a.m. any weekday morning at the north end of the Griffith Observatory parking lot for a 1.5-mile hike to the top of Mt. Hollywood. • Take a stroll on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Go early in the morning to avoid the crowds and count the number of stars whose names you recognize.

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• Go to the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in Encino and walk or bike on the trails. • Take your children or grandchildren to Travel Town in Griffith Park to climb on the antique trains. • Say happy 75th Birthday to the original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax. This open-air market grew from stands for Depression-era farmers into a Historic Cultural Monument of the City of Los Angeles. • Take a bike ride on the Los

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Angeles River Bike Way. If you start at the Alex Baum Bridge near Los Feliz Blvd. and ride north, you’ll see blue herons nesting along the Glendale Narrows. • Come down to City Hall and take the elevators to the top of the Tom Bradley Tower for the best views of Walt Disney Concert Hall and other Downtown landmarks. • Visit the Central Library at 5th St. and Grand Ave. downtown. It’s an architectural gem with a shaded front garden where you can enjoy a brownbag lunch. • At sunset, visit Chris Burden’s sculpture, “Urban Light” at the entrance to the Broad Contemporary Art Museum on Wilshire Blvd. This sculpture, composed of more than 200 Los Angeles-area street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s, has been a wonderful addition to Wilshire Blvd. • Visit the Griffith Observatory at night and peek at the stars though the Zeiss refracting telescope. More than seven million people have put an eye to the original 12-inch telescope since the Observatory opened in 1935.

The Red Sox team won the Wilshire Baseball League’s season major division. Coaches were Perry Skaggs, Jeff Strauss and Steve Turner. Coaches of the Year for the majors division went to the father and son team of Sam and David Gould. The minor A division leader was the Cardinals, coached by Bailey Greene, Albert Stroth and David Adams. In the minor B division, the father/son team of Paul and Francisco Deppe served as coaches along with Victor Hawley. In the T-Ball division, Coach of the Year went to Steve Atlee, assisted by Maureen Donovan and Scott Hanna. League officials thanked commissioners David Gould, Jeff Strauss, Jim Hilboki and Bailey Greene, and field committee members Jay Fagnano, Nick Fagnano and Joe Wagner.

Church, 310 South Van Ness Ave. The Cub Scout program is available for boys entering grades one through five. “Pack 16 capped off one of its most successful years ever and looks forward to an even better year with six different camping trips as well as numerous meetings and outings," said Cubmaster Bailey Greene. "Scouts focus on developing into men through spiritual growth, respect for nature and their community, physical fitness and outdoor adventures such as camping," Green added. For more information, contact Greene at 323-528-1279.

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Askanas, Engel honored at USC symposium

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Novelist, short story writer, Dean Hansell, Hancock essayist, screenwriter, poet Park, was appointed a comand playwright Ray Bradbury missioner to the city’s Police will celebrate his 89th birthday and Fire Pensions Board by reading and signing books on Mayor Villaraigosa in June. Mon., Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at He was among three comthe Memorial Branch Library, missioners selected in June. 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. A partner at Dewey & Among the more than LeBoeuf, LLP, his specialty is three dozen books authored in commercial litigation, with by Bradbury are “Fahrenheit an emphasis on antitrust, en451,” “The Martian Chronicles” vironmental, trade practice and “The Illustrated Man.” He and insurance. plays publishedHansel by was counsel to the will sign copies of his most recent book, “We’ll Always Have Federal Trade Commission in Paris,” at the event. the L.A. Regional Office and Bradbury is the winner of Assistant Attorney General to the 2004 National Medal of the state of Illinois. Arts and the 2007 Pulitzer He has also served as Prize Special Citation. In Information Technology 2007, he was awarded a medal Commissioner for the city naming him a Commander of of L.A. as well as Police the Order of Arts and Letters, Commissioner. France’s highest cultural Co-founder of the Gay & award. Lesbian Alliance Against Only books purchased at the Defamation, he is also on adevent, sponsored by Friends visory boards for the Asian of the Memorial Library, will Pacific American Legal Center be signed. RSVP to 323-938- and the UCLA School of Public 3732. Health.

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Las Madrinas debutantes hear autism doctor

USC BAND ushered couple into ceremony.

May nuptials unite Kim, Sakow Brynsley Kerr Sakow and Kevin Seok Kim exchanged vows in May in the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel. The bride and bridegroom were led into the ballroom by the USC marching band. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sakow, formerly of Larchmont Blvd. A Pilgrim School gradu-

ate, she was the Larchmont Chronicle reporter for the school’s column. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Kim of of Van Ness Ave. He also is a Pilgrim School graduate. The couple both went on to USC. They are residing in Windsor Village.

Thirty-two young women and their families will be recognized at the annual Las Madrinas Ball in December. They and members of their families recently heard a talk by Dr. Michele Kipke of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles on autism disorders in children. Dr. Kipke is the director of the Las Madrinas Endowment for Autism Research, Interventions and Outcomes. Following the talk, the group toured the neo-natal intensive care unit and Dr. Kipke’s diagnostic center. Local debutantes are Sloan Fowkes, Anne Humphreville and Catherine Ferraro. Granddaughters of current or former residents include Sarah Shelton, Maureen McCarthy and Christina Boskovich.

LOCAL YOUNG WOMEN to be introduced at the annual Las Madrinas Ball are, from left, Sloan Fowkes, Anne Humphreville, Catherine Ferraro; also Sarah Shelton, Maureen McCarthy and Christina Boskovich.

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‘what we do’—we take care of the community and help others less fortunate,” said Johnson. However, she wasn’t always certain she wanted that community to be Hancock Park. “It’s funny, a few years ago I wasn’t sure I wanted to live in the neighborhood. I mean, I’d been here my entire life. Everyone knew me.” The Johnsons even considered moving to Pasadena where Sean works as a portfolio manager. But in the end, the family decided to stay put. “I think that sometimes we spend so much time looking for things that are right in front of us,” muses Johnson. “Now I just feel so lucky to live here, and to be able to play a part in maintaining the specialness of this community.” She also wants her children to have the same experience she had growing up. “It’s so nice to know that Edie at Landis will have no hesitation about calling me if she sees one of my kids misbehaving on Larchmont,” she said with a laugh. She also points to the exciting opportunities available— “from schools to civic takingcare-of-the-community type things.”

Unlike her relatives, who Johnson says have very good leadership skills and were always presidents, “I’m a good Indian, but not necessarily a good chief. My forte is helping out on committees.” But ask Pilgrim head of school Mark Brooks, and he’ll tell you Johnson is indeed a chief. “If you want something done, ask Annie,” said Brooks. “She is totally involved in everything and she is every head of school’s dream.” No matter the event—from the book fair, readathon and art show to Earth Day and the school’s recent 50th anniversary celebration—“she asks ‘how can I help?’ and is right in the thick of it.

Annie makes my job easier,” Brooks added. Besides that, “she’s really fun, and she absolutely bubbles with enthusiasm. In one year, she moved her kids over to Pilgrim, joined the church and became a deacon!” said Brooks. A school event led her to First Congregational Church, which is affiliated with Pilgrim. "I heard senior minister Dr. R. Scott Colglazier speak and I immediately liked his philosophy and started attending church there every Sunday." She became a member of the congregation and was baptized last fall. Now, she’s a deacon, whose main duty is serving other

members of the congregation. “We set up the church for services, greet the congregants and visit those who can’t attend.” In her spare time, Johnson rides off-road motorcycles with husband, Sean, who helped her celebrate her 39th birthday by skydiving. The Johnsons are also taking rumba and tango dance classes. “The Children’s Chain dance is coming up in October, and we’ll be ready!” Johnson credits her family for allowing her to be who she is—from community servant to skydiver. “I have always admired the women in my family, and I’ve never felt like I’ve had anything to prove. You only live life once, and I’ve had the luxury to be who I am.”

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Her ‘yes’ led Kelley Nelson to unexpected journeys By Sondi Sepenuk Guest columnist It just may be that Kelley Nelson, nee Kelley Salmon, has been swimming upstream her entire life. The current president of the historic Ebell Club of Los Angeles, Kelley is a long way from where she started. She grew up on the picturesque farmlands of Union Island in the San Joaquin Valley, a member of one of the 10 oldest farming families in the valley. Kelley laughs at the grief she constantly receives from her family for moving down to urban Los Angeles. “I always laugh and tell my family, ‘Yes, I became a traitor! But I’m really a spy for Northern California!’” While everyone else in her family played instruments, Kelley focused on dance and soon won a scholarship to the San Francisco Ballet at age

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KELLEY NELSON 13. Then, her high school’s computer made a mistake and dumped her into a theatre class. The combination of the two activities made Kelley realize that she loved to perform, so she set her sights on Pepperdine University’s theatre department. After starring in productions such as “The Pajama Game,” playing the lead role of Babe opposite John Raitt (who originated the role of Sid Sorokin on Broadway), working with Debbie Reynolds and starring in her own one-woman show, Kelley ultimately moved into teaching and into the city of Los Angeles. She eventually met and married Bill Nelson, and moved into Hancock Park. The couple has two young daughters, Lily and Grace. Then, in the year 2000, Kelley became a member of the Ebell. “The most powerful word in the English language is ‘YES,’” declares Kelley. “It immediately commits you to unexpected journeys—and it gets me into a lot of trouble!” she laughs. After joining the Ebell, Kelley was asked to chair the Christmas Ball. She said “yes.” She was asked to chair the Charter Day event. She said “yes.” She was invited to run for a board position as the Ebell’s Public Relations Chair, and of course, she said “yes.” Next up came a two-year stint as vice president, and then in 2008 she was elected to the two-year term of president. Kelley considers the Ebell her “third child.” “I consider my role to be a guardian of the history of the Ebell… it’s critical to embrace the women who have

brought the Ebell through the Depression, natural disasters, financial debacles… As a member you sort of take a pledge to preserve the Ebell and to continue its legacy.” Though the Ebell is steeped in tradition, it is Kelley’s goal as president to move it into the future. “I have such respect for tradition, and yet I’m a woman who lives in ‘today,’ and I hope that I’m a good bridge from the past to the current.” Two of the Ebell’s crowning jewels of achievement involve The Rest Cottage Association, which helps local women in need, and the scholarship program, which awards over 70 scholarships to local men and women. In addition, Kelley’s existing goals for the Ebell involve obtaining grants, establishing an endowment, and being more environmentally sensitive, just to name a few. “Lots of things are difficult to attain in two years, and my goals are long term, but if I can start the ground work, I’ll be pleased.” It’s also very important to Kelley to share this experience with her two daughters. “I want them to go through their childhood understanding about volunteering. I like to bring my children to the Ebell and explain to them what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. It gets them thinking of the needs of others.” To that effect, she is also trying to bring more young women into the membership.

“There’s something for everybody. Young women, mothers, retirees… I want to engage all of the membership.” When Kelley’s tenure at the Ebell is completed, what will she do next?

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member of the Wilshire Park Association four years ago when the then president was overwhelmed with other matters and “begged” Robby to take over. Hesitantly, she took the reins. Her speed hastened when a 24-unit, three-story condominium was built a block away from her home. “It was a wake-up call.” While the condo project was on a former parking lot, developers were eyeing the quaint early 20th-century homes that lined the street, and O’Donnell knew the city Dept. of Building and Safety was not enough to protect them. Besides community support, $70,000 was needed to complete a historical survey, mailings and other city requirements to make the area an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. The ordinance prevents teardowns, McMansions and inappropriate condo projects, O’Donnell said. The neighbors were eager and generous, sending $200

checks. “The people just love these houses and wanted to see this neighborhood stable and preserved.” But the donations, T-shirt sales and home tour fundraising events weren’t enough, and the city, which had helped pay for the 20-plus other HPOZs already in place, was out of cash. The pressure was mounting as a city moratorium on teardowns in the area was expiring, when a city planner suggested to O’Donnell they do the historical survey themselves. “We thought it was hard and complicated,” recalled O’Donnell. But her colleagues among the 18-member board cheered her on: “’What have we got to lose? Go for it,’” they said. She took a deep breath, “beefed up” her computer with extra memory, invested in Microsoft Access and designed the database. That summer she walked up and down blocks, snapping a dozen photographs of each home, which she input along with its year built and a few other historical details. An army of volunteers helped in the effort, city planning dept. staff advised and noted venues lent their halls for public meetings for a song. “I was floored. We had so much generosity,” she says. The HPOZ was approved last November by the City Council without a hint of controversy, most unusual in neighbor-

hood preservation drives. “It’s the first home-brew to be accepted.” And, it was a deal at $10,000. “If we had taken city money it would have taken the grass roots edge off of it. It was a mission by this point…” After the ordinance passed, one day before the moratorium on teardowns expired, she sent a group e-mail, thanking a long cast of vital players from the folks at the city Office of Historic Resources to fellow board members. “I feel like the starlet at the

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The following is a list of organizations which include Larchmont women in their memberships. The listing for each club includes its name, number of members, officers, aims and meeting places. If your club is not listed in this section, please send the information to “Who’s Who Directory,” c/o Larchmont Chronicle, 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004.

Philanthropic ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF LOS ANGELES 323-463-2858. Jenny Chow, president. 18 members. Meets second and fourth Wed. Purpose: To provide community service, develop leadership, foster international understanding and encourage fellowship by an international network of executives and professionals in diversified career classifications. Supports School on Wheels, Braille Institute, Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women, Hope-Net, literacy programs and International Foundation. ANGELIC AUXILIARY OF THE CHILDREN’S BUREAU OF LOS ANGELES 213-342-0149. Gretchen Theodore, president. 40 members who meets three times a year. Hosts an annual benefit event in March. Purpose: benefits Children’s Bureau of Los Angeles, which helps prevent child abuse and neglect as well as protects, nurtures and treats abused children. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 323-469-1973. Judy Kloner, president, Sandy Doerschlag, chief executive director. 800+ members. Local auxiliaries and their chairmen include: Anne Banning Auxiliary, Jackie Callas and

Wendy Fleming; Bookworms Auxiliary, Audrey Fimpler; College Alumnae Auxiliary, Mary ToolenRoskam; Fine Arts Auxiliary, Elaine Peters & Helen Westover; Hilltoppers Auxiliary, Anne Beasley; Mannequins Auxiliary, Nancy Wallan; Pre-School & Kindergarten Auxiliary, Wendy Overmire; Theatre for Children Auxiliary, Sheila Swicker; Founder Assisteens of Greater L.A. Auxiliary, Christie Angelich & Dakota Warde-Levie. AVIVA CENTER STERLING ASSOCIATES 323-876-0550 ext. 504. Andrew Diamond, president/CEO. Ann Carli and Maggi Betts cochair of volunteers. 23 members. Welcomes new members throughout the year. Fundraising activities benefit Aviva Treatment Center for Abused Children, which provides care and treatment to abandoned, neglected, abused and at-risk youth and their families. BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER 323-664-2153. Caroline Newberry, president of the 27-member board. Meets third Mon. Purpose: family-centered early intervention services for the child (infant-6) who is blind or visually impaired, helping children build skills and acquire independence. BRAILLE INSTITUTE AUXILIARY, INC. 323-663-1111, x3160. Michelle Sheridan, director of volunteer services. Vicki Liske, Asst. VP, Auxiliary liaison, x3137. Purpose: heighten community awareness and assist Braille Institute of America in providing free education and services to blind and visually impaired individuals through fundraising and volunteering. CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER 323-951-9864. Katie Buckland, president. Jenn Kang, develop-

ment manager. Purpose: works in collaboration with other organizations to protect, secure and advance the comprehensive civil rights of women and girls. CHILDHELP USA LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

323-935-9766, Sharon Sindell, president. 100 members. Meets every second Thurs. of the month except July & August. Purpose: meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children

by focusing efforts and resources in the areas of prevention, treatment, research and advocacy. Supports a residential treatment facility in Beaumont that is licensed to treat 84 children ages six to 18.

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THE COLLEAGUES. CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 310-248-4909. Nettie Dart, president. 65 members. Nine meetings a year. Purpose: support Children’s Institute Inc., which helps children who are affected by violence, abuse or neglect, through their Valentine’s luncheon fundraiser at Beverly Wilshire and Colleagues’ resale gallery at 3312 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. THE COLLEAGUE HELPERS IN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE, CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. (C.H.I.P.s) 213-385-5100. Adrienne Lee, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. through volunteering to visit and read to children, distribute toys during the holidays, and hosting creative fundraising activities such as theatre parties, boutique receptions, polo games and high-profile luncheons and fashion shows CUISINE A ROULETTES 213-484-7112. Daryl Twerdahl, executive director. 130 members. Two general membership meetings yearly at St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels, open board meetings monthly. Purpose: support St. Vincent’s Senior Citizen Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels. EBELL OF LOS ANGELES 323-931-1277. Kelley Nelson, president. 400+ members. Luncheons on most Mondays, Oct.-June. Spring and Fall benefits. Purpose: educational, philanthropic and cultural. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 310-845-8050. Guy Shulman, Director of Development. Purpose: provide services for children and adults with developmental disabilities through schools and job training. Annual fundraisers: Spring Gala; Jazz in the Garden; Golf Tournament. FOOTLIGHTERS, INC. 626-795-1575. Jean Blasiar, president. 67 members. Meets second Wed. of every month. Purpose: provide support to needy children in city & surrounding areas. Supports Harbor UCLA and A Place Called Home in South Central LA. Annual fundraiser is the Footlighters Ball every spring. FRIENDLY HOUSE 213-389-9964. Peggy Albrecht, director. Founded in 1951 as the first home for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in the USA. Purpose: provide an opportunity for women to recover physically, spiritually and emotionally from their addiction in an atmosphere of love, compassion and support. FRIENDS OF JULIA ANN SINGER 310-836-1223, x 503. Leslie Askanas and Caroline Siegel, co-presidents. 300 members. Purpose: support learning disabled, autistic or abused children and their families at the Julia Ann

Singer Center. GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AUXILIARY 213-482-1834. Christine Lotts, president. Meets five times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: assist at four centers for the homeless and raise funds. GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 213-482-1834. William Dahlman, president. 33 members. Purpose: provide four centers for homeless women and children and act as a policy- setting body. HOLIDAY HUMANE SOCIETY 818-765-8196. Jeanne Anger, president. 350 members. Purpose: support kennel at 7301 Fulton Ave., No. Hollywood, for stray dogs and cats; find homes for pets; operate daily clinic. HOLLYGROVE 323-463-2119. Martine Singer,

executive director. Purpose: a family-centered community organization serving abused and neglected children ages 0-18, and those at risk of abuse, neglect or in poverty. HOLLYWOOD WILSHIRE YMCA 323-467-4161 Charles Davis, chairman board of directors. Purpose: build strong children, strong families, and strong communities. Fund-raising activities for various children’s scholarships. HOLY FAMILY’S ADOPTIVE PARENTS 626-287-1032. Teresa Sapia, events coordinator. 150 families. Executive board meets four times a year. Purpose: bring together adoptive parents from the Holy Family Services for social, fundraising and educational events. HOPE-NET 213-389-9949. Douglas Ferraro,

executive director. 300 volunteers. Board meets first Tues. of each month. Purpose: provide food, shelter and self-help assistance to families and individuals in the Wilshire Center area. JEFFREY FOUNDATION 323-965-7536. Alyce Morris Winston, founder and CEO. Annual fundraiser each May. Purpose: provide specialized child care services for special needs children and their families; includes typical children. JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL, AL JOLSON CHAPTER 310-473-3761. Rena Melikan and Arlene Epstein, co-presidents. 200 members. Meets third Thurs. of every month. Purpose: support children by providing humor cart at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center pediatric ward and children’s home in Israel, Operation Stork, Battered Women’s Shelters and

Anti-Defamation League. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 323-957-4280. Minna Taylor, president. 1,200 members. Six general meetings Sept – May. Purpose: address community issues and needs by developing projects and programs and offering trained volunteers for community service. JUNIORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE 626-355-3461. Sabrina Wazzan, president. 125 members. Meets seven times per year, Sept.-June at members’ homes. Purpose: assist the Sisters of Social Service in their works and Regis House. Annual fundraiser is the Candlelight Ball in Dec. LAS FLORISTAS 310-375-3503. Dale Harbour Day, president. 50 members. Meets second Wed. of each month, Sept.-

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Camaraderie side benefit of Park La Brea quilting group By Melanie Mulligan Guest Columnist Nothing says “small town values” like quilting. And devotees of the art form will be glad to know that traditional values and craftsmanship are alive and well in the heart of the big city, at Park La Brea Apartments every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s when Park La Brea with its 11,000 residents (actually a greater population than many small towns) turns its Activities Center into a quilting workshop. Windows cover one full wall, allowing the natural light to flood in, making the room a perfect place to practice what 28-year Park La Brea resident Mary Jane Hopkins calls “painting with fabric.” On one recent visit, summer vacations had reduced the number of quilters to four: the workshop’s founder Hopkins, longtime Larchmont Village resident Victoria Crayne, and two commuters who travel from Chatsworth every week to attend: Marty Boles and Ellaine Greitzer. Together, all the members (there’s usually a core group of eight) form what might be called a Sisterhood of the Raveling Threads: women bonding while working shoulder to shoulder on their indi-

members’ artistic efforts. Of course, all the women also practice their art at home. “There’s something very Zen about quilting at home alone,” explains Hopkins. “It’s cathartic, like meditation.” The weekly group work session offers a whole different

dynamic: “There’s always an abundance of good energy here.” And besides, adds one of her fellow workshoppers: “There’s a five-minute whining limit that’s strictly enforced!” This brings easy laughter and banter, then the Park La Brea Quilters go back to work.

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is that if you have a problem, you can ask for help. “There’s no shortage of advice,” laughs Hopkins, “but we don’t always take it.” Each quilter works toward her own goals: to enter competitions, to make gifts for family and friends—or for the sheer, stitch-happy love of piecing bits of cloth together. In addition, all the members are affiliated with humanitarian organizations like The Painted Turtle Camp for ill children and the Project Linus organization that asks for blanket donations, just two of the numerous worthy causes that benefit from the group

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June at members’ homes. Purpose: support children charities at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center (including sports wheelchair program). Fundraiser each April is the Las Floristas Floral Headdress Ball. LAW ADVOCATES OF LOS ANGELES 323-465-1669. Pat Yeomans, president. 50 members. Three meetings per year. Purpose: support legal aid, child advocates office. Monitors Supreme Court decisions. Publishes bilingual law education booklet for high school students and other law-related philanthropies. LES AMIES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 213-385-5100. Dusanka Schmidt, president. Purpose: provide fundraising and volunteer services for the Children’s Institute, Inc.,, an agency offering programs that benefit children and their families affected by violence, abuse and neglect in the Los Angeles Area. THE COUNCIL OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-228-7505. Joyce Kresa, president, Betsy Applebaum, chairman. 366 members. Hosts special literary events throughout the year. Purpose: fundraising and to increase public awareness of LA Public Library’s Central Library and 71 branch libraries. Invitation only. LOS ANGELES ORPHANAGE GUILD 626-280-6510. Alice Palermo, president. Holds general meetings five times yearly. Purpose: raise funds for Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-18 who are placed there by the court. LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHAPTER

FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE 310-275-2620. Diane Deshong, president. 85 members. Purpose: raise funds to provide scholarships to students and accredited teachers to participate in Foundation’s educational programs. Student groups study the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and free enterprise on campus at Valley Forge. NGA, INC. 323-937-6786. Susan Kneafsey, president. Formerly the Needlework Guild. Purpose: provide new clothing, shoes and linens to the homeless and needy. Supports: Good Shepherd, Hollygrove, McIntyre House, Alexandria House and Operation School Bell. NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-665-5981. Mrs. Stanley Vogel, president. 565 members. Purpose: mother-daughter philanthropy which supports and maintains National Charity League—USC, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Head Start. NA’AMAT, USA LOS ANGELES COUNCIL 323-651-0981. Brooke Ruttenberg, president. Approx. 1100 members. Purpose: provide education and social services (including scholarships, childcare and battered women shelters) for immigrants and the poor in Israel. NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE CORONET DEBUTANTE BALL BOARD 323-665-5981. Mrs. Joseph Aponte (Fran), chairman. Purpose: National Charity League supports the Coronet Debutante Ball in Nov. at the Beverly Hilton; fundraising supports philanthropic projects of the National Charity League, L.A. Founder Chapter, holds Bel-Air luncheon in Aug. ORPHANAGE GUILD JUNIORS

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818-709-1751. Susan Frazier, membership. 70 members. Meets 20 times a year. Purpose: mentorship through activities and outings to residents at Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-18 who are placed there by the court. PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUXILIARY 818-784-9260. Roz Halikis and Chris Haides, co-presidents. 24 members. Meets six times a year. Purpose: affiliate of the graduate theological program at U.C. Berkeley. Provides scholarships for and promotes Eastern Orthodox religion. PEO, GU CHAPTER 323-559-4680, Jan Powell, president. 15 members. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. An educational organization that donates scholarships. PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES GUILD 213-284-3316, x 3277. Melissa Effron, Dir. of Community Services. 200 members. Four general meetings per year. Hosts two events annually: a food fair and shop for choice. Purpose: raise funds for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC, LOS ANGELES 323-664-5525, x 107. Rob Young, Dir. of Volunteer Development. 550 volunteers. Bi-monthly board meetings. Luncheon each November. Purpose: provide audio textbooks for students who are blind, dyslexic or physically disabled. www.rfbdla.org. WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB OF LOS ANGELES 818-763-6623. Cynthia Robinson, president. 67 members. Meets for lunch first Thurs. of each month except for Jan., July, Aug., Sept. Purpose: support the Ronald McDonald House in Halifax, Canada; Covenant House and City of Hope in L.A. WOMEN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD 323-876-8383. 1749 N. La Brea Ave. Margaret Sanders, president. 100-plus members. Meets (luncheons) second Wed. of the month, Oct.-May. Purpose: supports charities such as U.S.O and Meals on Wheels. WOMEN’S OVERSEAS SERVICE LEAGUE, LOS ANGELES 626-447-1462. Helen Finke, president. 30 members. Meets second Sat., Sept.-June. Purpose: fundraising and to build awareness concerning the needs of women veterans overseas.

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Angelique S. CAmpen, mD esthetic medicine Specialist and eR Doctor Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, and an expert in the field of esthetic medicine. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique practices Emergency Medicine at St Joseph’s hospital in Burbank and as faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She also owns an esthetic medicine practice called “The Best Kept Secret in Larchmont.” She offers in-home confidential botox and fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Radiesse.) You have likely seen many of her clients either on the big screen, TV, or along the streets of Larchmont, but you would never know it (with her talent for achieving the natural look) and she would never tell. In her “free” time she volunteers her medical services at the LA Free Clinic, is a board officer of Club 100, and is a member of the Ebell Womens Club and Wilshire Rotary. She resides in Windsor Square together with her husband Chase, a realtor for ReMax, 4 year old twins Hunter and Paris, as well as 2 year old Scarlett.

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Patricia Carroll President HOLLYWOODLAND REALTY Patricia Carroll grew up in the real estate business as the daughter of Hollywoodland owner Ed Carroll. She is now president of the firm her late father Toni DeVito operated in two offices,Director since the 1940’ s on Larchmont Blvd. and of Development and Alumni Relations Beachwood Drive. Patti actively works for preservation, and serves Toni always meeting Pilgrim School alumni, and is on the Land Use committee of theenjoys Greater Wilshire Neighborhood excited about events for Pilgrim’s 50th anniversary beginning Council. She is a member of the Deco Society, Altrusa and members September 14,Art 2008. All former Pilgrim community Friends of Hope-Net. She also commutes Paris withCongregational her hus- Church are invited! Founded into1958 by First of Los Angeles, of Pilgrim educates students from for preschool band Mark where they are directors international marketing through Grade 12. The Congregationalists French Vogue and French Architectural Digest magazines. founded some

of the first universities in America including Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth. Pilgrim School follows that tradition of academic excellence while also providing 584 N. aLarchmont Blvd. • 323 469-3171 • 2700 N. Beachwood Dr. nurturing environment and access to the newest technology. The mother of a future Pilgrim alumnus (Gabriel, Class of 2010), Toni first visited Pilgrim as a potential parent. With more than twenty years’ of fundraising experience in the arts and education, she joined the staff three years ago. Toni enjoys travel, good food, and literature. She hasToni been part ofDeViTo a book group for 15 years; they are currently reading novels from the 1920s. Toni holds a BA in American Studies from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Director of Development & Alumni Relations

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In her four years at Pilgrim School, Toni has raised funds for the new Fine Arts Center (to be opened this fall) and Science Laboratories; for renovations of the school’s gymnasium and math classrooms; for the one-to-one laptop program; and scholarships. Toni has enjoyed meeting alumni from all eras of Pilgrim’s 51-year history. She is especially proud of her son, who began at Pilgrim seven years ago and will be an alumnus as a member of the Class of 2010. Toni and her family live in Miracle Mile North. In her spare time she enjoys travel, gardening, good food (she purchases fresh produce weekly at the Larchmont Farmer’s Market), literature, and Iyengar yoga. Her B.A. in American Studies is from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. • 213.385.7351 • pilgrim-school.org

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DEBORAH “DEBBIE” PALMER Regent

The Los Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Currently serving the Los Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) as Regent, Debbie Palmer is honored to be leading these talented, dedicated women. The DAR, founded in 1890, is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization whose objectives are historic preservation, patriotism and education. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. The Chapter maintains its heart in the Larchmont/Hancock Park area. Debbie serves as state National Defense Chairman, National Vice Chairman of the Friends of the DAR Museum and editor of The Museum Keeper. Additionally, Debbie organized the chapter’s Children of the American Revolution and is Senior Society President. Professionally, Debbie has spent 35 years in the Country Music business in Marketing and Promotion. She is co-owner in the record label Spinville Records and a member of Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

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Kim Rudy has been a member of the Park La Brea staff for nearly five years. As Corporate Sales Manager, she enjoys welcoming people from a wide array of corporations, consulates and colleges into their new Park La Brea homes. Kim grew up in the Larchmont Village area. She attended St. Brendan’s, Marlborough and graduated from Santa Clara University with her degree in communications. Kim is a member of the Wilshire Rotary Club, where she is happy to engage with fellow Rotarians in community service, fund raising and fellowship events. She is also a member of the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce, which helps keep her abreast of local business issues and activities. Her two-and-a-half-year-old son, Grant, keeps Kim very busy enjoying life outside of work. Together they have fun exploring the plethora of activities and venues this community has to offer. Cheers to all the wonderful women of Larchmont!

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Lizzie TayLor Owner LizzarDesigns.com Artist, entrepreneur, writer and former corporate marketing and PR exec, Lizzie Taylor started www.LizzarDesigns.com because she spilled makeup on a favorite shirt. Being inventive and artistic (as well as frugal and pragmatic), she figured others would appreciate her ability to produce original hand-painted art on garments, new or gently worn. A Seattle native and oft-commissioned artist, she has called Los Angeles home for over 25 years, and now lives in Windsor Village. She volunteers at the Braille Institute, and acknowledges that the inspiration for her business comes in part from the awesome artistic accomplishments of Braille students. Her “wearable art” includes floral, abstract, and geometric designs done in washable/dry-cleanable acrylic paints, both matte and metallic, that are made specifically for fabric. (323) 935-5820 By appointment • LizzarDesigns.com

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6119. Marilyn Walliger, chair. 564 members. Business meetings 14 times a year. Purpose: volunteer educational services in the form of lectures and tours. www.lacma.org. EDUCATION GUILD OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY EDUCATION DIVISION 562-695-2266. Peggy Kiefer, president. 75 members. Meets throughout the year. Purpose: volunteer and support for Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County Education Division. FOLK ART COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM 323-931-0497. Letha Greenberg, contact person. 100 members. Purpose: to support the museum and foster interest in folk art. Board meets first Tues. of each month. FRIENDS OF THE RAGAN ART ACADEMY AT BARNSDALL ARTS CENTER/ FOJAC 323-363-4629. Shelah LeherGraiwer, executive director. 18 board members. Meets bimonthly. Purpose: volunteer and financial support to benefit educational arts programs at the Barnsdall Arts Center/FOJAC for children ages 12-16; outreach art program in schools; international child art collection. GLENDALE QUILT GUILD 818-653-2165. Heidi St. Royal, president. Brandi Nalley, publicity chair. 225 members. Meets the 2nd Wed. of each month. Purpose: to contribute to and promote quilting knowledge and appreciation, and to give quilts to those in the community that are needy through a committee called Loving Hands. HOLLYWOOD BOWL SOCIETY 323-850-2165. Constance Bessada, president. 180 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: support the Hollywood Bowl, L.A. Philharmonic and volunteer, child and family programming. HOLLYWOOD BOWL PATRONESS COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Linda Olson, president. 60 members. Meets twice yearly and holds annual Supper Dance, honored Bill Conti this year. Purpose: support of the Hollywood Bowl and the Performing Arts; raising awareness of the Hollywood Bowl; organization is celebrating its 60th year. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC 323-850-2165. Founded in 1951. Cynthia Catalino, president. 100 members. Meets once a month, Oct.-May. Purpose: encourage attendance at Philharmonic performances; fundraising, build bridges between cultures and countries through international

ball once a year; provide sponsorship to children and their families to attend concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall. KCET WOMEN’S COUNCIL 323-953-5402. Margaret Black, Genevieve McSweeny, co-presidents. 80 members. Six gatherings and three board meetings a year. Purpose: to foster public interest in KCET and assist station with contributions of service and funds. THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC AFFILIATES 323-850-2165. Arliss Burkett, chair. 1,000 members. Meets 10 times yearly. Purpose: support the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Sydney Tanner, president. 65 members. General membership meets six times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: raise funds to support Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra/ Music Center Endowment for Educational Initiative. Invitation only. MASTER CHORALE ASSOCIATES 213-972-3113. Andy Brown, community program manager. 60 members. General meetings at Musicales and members’ homes throughout the year. Executive board quarterly meetings. Purpose: serve as support for the annual high school choir festival. www.lamc.org or abrown@lamc. org. MUSES OF CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER 818-986-3505.Beverly Schwartz, president. 200 members. Meets second Mon. of the month Sept.June. Purpose: fundraising supports youth educational science projects and the California Science Center. Supports and gives scholarships to California State Science Fair, Hands-on

Science Camp, and Curator Kid Club. MUSEUM SERVICE COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6228. Barbara Remedio, chair. 275 members. Annual meeting at museum. Purpose: council members staff the welcome center, host museum functions, provide research, office assistance and translations. Volunteer@ lacma.org. OPERA READING CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD 75 members. Meets third Sun., Sept.-June, 12:30pm, at Hollywood Women’s Club, 1749 N. La Brea Ave. Purpose: raise scholarship funds for local opera students to study abroad. RUSKIN ART CLUB 323-755-3530. Gabriel Meyer, president. 75 members. Meets most weekends, activities throughout the year. Purpose: sponsor community projects, art exhibits, musical concerts and play readings. SO. CALIF. COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS 818-883-6219. Kathy Todd, president. 120 members. Board meets monthly. General members meet 4-5 times yearly. Purpose: support and promote the development of women artists and to gain recognition of their work. Sponsors exhibits, outreach programs and an art teacher in a LAUSD elementary school. SYMPHONIANS Purpose: docent group for Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. Meet once a month to learn about performing arts and Music Center. Symphonians@musiccenter.org TEXTILE GROUP OF LOS ANGELES/TGLA INC. 323-931-4987. Brian Morehouse, president. 132 members. Meets six to seven times yearly. Purpose:

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Loyola tax law professor awarded by County Bar Aprill is the John E. Anderson Ellen P. Aprill, of McCadden er of the L.A. tax bar who has Pl., was honored with several made an outstanding contri- Chair in Tax Law and founding director of the Tax LLM firsts when she received program at Loyola. the Dana Latham Award Since she joined the for lifetime achievement faculty in 1989, she has in the field of taxation taught classes on indilaw from the L.A. County vidual, partnership, corBar Assoc. porate and estate and gift She is the first law protax, as well as employee fessor selected and the pensions and benefits and third female honoree in trusts and wills. the award’s 33-year hisShe is also a fellow of tory. She and her husband, FIRST law professor and third female hon- the American College of Sandy Holo, are also the oree in award’s 33-year history, Ellen Aprill. Tax Counsel and a member of the American Law first spouses to each indebution to the community and Institute. pendently receive the award. After graduating from In 2006, Aprill presented to the legal profession,” a L.A. the Latham Award to Holo, a County Bar Assoc. spokesman Georgetown University Law Center, she was a law clerk to partner at Musick Peeler and said. She was awarded during the Honorable Byron White, an adjunct professor at Loyola a reception on June 5 at the associate justice, U.S. Supreme Law School. Court. The award is given to a “lead- Omni Los Angeles Hotel.

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provide education programs on historic and ethnic carpets and textiles. tglainc@aol.com WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION 323-850-2165. Norma Rae Sorianello, president. 60 members. Meets monthly, Oct.-June. Purpose: raise funds for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Education CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL PTO BOARD 323-938-9976. Bridget Gray, president. 230 families. Purpose: fundraising events for Cathedral Chapel School and general support of school. FRIENDS OF THIRD STREET 323-939-8337. Brad Rowe and Mary Rainwater, co-presidents. 350 members. Meets at 3rd St. auditorium second Tues. of each month at 8 pm. Purpose: raise

money for enrichment programs. FRIENDS OF JOHN BURROUGHS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA 323-549-5000. Leslie Lopata, president. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Sept.-May at 8 am in teachers’ cafeteria. Purpose: fundraising and community outreach. HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB 323-935-5272. Shari Cooper and Jessica Dabney, co-presidents. 13 officers plus parents. Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month Sept. - June. Purpose: to act as a nonprofit volunteer-run organization to raise funding and implement projects that will benefit and enrich the lives of students at Hancock Park Elementary School. HARVARD WESTLAKE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 818-980-6692. Laurie Ember, president. 1,400 members. Meets twice yearly.

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IMMACULATE HEART PARENTS’ COUNCIL 323-461-3651. Susan & Jim Theiring, co-presidents. Board meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: raise funds for the school and a forum for communication. LOYOLA HIGH MOTHERS’ GUILD 616-799-4968. Betsy Ackerman, president, 900 members. Board meets quarterly. MARLBOROUGH PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 323-935-1147. Lisa Dun-Dern and Debra Shaw, co-presidents. 1000 members. Meets six times a year. Provides leadership and involvement opportunities. ST. BRENDAN’S SCHOOL PARENT BOARD 213-382-7401. Angela Greene, president. 217 families. Board meets second Thurs. of each month. Purpose: fundraising for school and communication forum for families and school. ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP 213-233-0133. Sarah Bynum, Hannah Choi, Karen Cowan, Rodney Jeffries, Sooji Park and Ida Peter, cochairs. 314 family memberships. Meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: fundraising and hospitality. THIRD STREET SCHOOL PTA 323-939-8337. Alice Fries, president. 800 members. Board meets first Fri. of each month at the school at 8:15 a.m. Purpose: works hand in hand with Friends of Third Street School to raise funds for library staff, technology lab and music teachers. WILSHIRE CREST PTA 323-938-5291. Mikki Morris, president. 50 members. Meets first Friday of every month. WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL PTA 323-939-3800. Mr. Fierro, president. 120 families. Meets monthly Sept.-May. WILTON PLACE SCHOOL PTA 213-389-1181. Maria McCartle, president. 1,000 members. Board meets at the school every 3rd Thurs.

LesLie Vaughn Owner Miss Stevens Lingerie Leslie Vaughn, owner of Miss Stevens for Lingerie, is a native Angeleno.

Miss Stevens opened in October 1970 by her mother, Alice, and her aunt, Sylvia Stevens. Leslie’s aunt had undergone a mastectomy and needed a breast prosthesis. Having a “new foundation” herself, she saw a need for knowledgeable people to compassionately fit and assist other women with similar needs. Leslie soon joined the business, learning from both these women who served as incredible role models for her and the community. The three worked together for over 25 years. Today, Leslie continues the legacy, helping customers in her store as well as supporting several national organizations working to eradicate breast cancer. After being located in Beverly Hills for 39 years, Miss Stevens will move by the end of August to 2235 S. Sepulveda Blvd. nearly doubling their square footage. The store will continue to provide full-service and personal attention to ensure a proper fit. Leslie has been married for 24 years to her husband, Jack. She enjoys bringing her rescued German Shepherd, Sunday, to work with her everyday.

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Terza WesT Present Terza West Insurance Agency Inc Terza West is owner and operator of the Terza A West Insurance Agency, Inc since 1996, representing State Farm Insurance Companies. Starting her career on 1st street and Larchmont, her Agency has grown and relocated to 875 N Gower Street, Los Angeles 90038. Terza is a graduate of the University of Southern California and an almost native of Southern California. She and her team run a full service Insurance Agency serving more than 2,500 households. Most people are unaware State Farm remains the leader of Insurance related products with a continued solid financial base. Even though Terza has won numerous industry awards, she gets personal enjoyment from active community involvement and mentoring up and coming females. (323) 462-1096 • terzawest.com

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LArChMOnT PhySICAL TherAPy Kathy established Larchmont Physical Therapy in 1985 and has worked hard to build a quality outpatient physical therapy practice serving the orthopedic and sports medicine needs of the community. A Boston University Magna Cum Laude alumna with an MBA from Pepperdine, she also has advanced credentials as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USGFA golf-specific fitness trainer. An avid golfer and photographer, Kathy attained her Pilates certification in 2007. Kathy mentors a team of dedicated physical therapists with evidence-based techniques to produce positive functional results. 321 North Larchmont Blvd, Suite 825 • 323-464-4458 larchmontpt.com

Devoney Wolfus Co-owner

Landis’ Labyrinth Devoney Wolfus, a Hancock Park native, has been working in retail since she was 9 years old. Learning the ropes in her mother’s business, Landis, and also working in Pumpkins Toys where she brought about new wrapping techniques, she has always shown the abilities of a creative shop owner. She went on to attend UCLA where she further sharpened her creative edge by studying interior design. Then in 2007 Devoney took over a division of her mothers business, Landis General Store, where her many years of world travel brought about a new and eclectically inventive side of the business. In 2009, she and her partner, Timothy Corrigan, took notice of the neighborhoods needs and opened Landis’ Labyrinth, the new toy store in Larchmont Village. Devoney and Landis’ Labyrinth are involved in the following charities: Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Childrens Hospital, Toys for Tots, and from her recent visit to Zambia will be helping the Kawaza Basic School in the rural area of Chief Nsefu.

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WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2009

The Women of Coldwell Banker Salute the

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JENNY CHOW

A long-time resident of the area Jenny specializes in residential and commercial real estate. She has more than 20 years experience and is a consistent top producer. Jenny is a native of Taiwan & speaks three dialects of Chinese. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers & Altrusa International. She is married with two sons. 323460-7624.

TERRI C. HALL

JANET LOVELAND

June Ahn is a top producing agent and an estate director with Coldwell Banker Hancock Park South. A member of the International President’s Elite, June has been recognized as one of the top 100 agents of Coldwell Banker in all of Southern California. She has earned many awards for her outstanding achievements. Please call 323-855-5558.

BARBARA ALLEN

CECILLE COHEN

NAOMI HARTMAN

MICHELE LIPKIN

PEGGY BARTENETTI

CHUN “KIM” COLTHARP

LISA HUTCHINS

#1 Agent in Hancock Park/ Windsor Square since 1994. Only agent in Hancock Park e v e r a w a rd e d S o c i e t y o f Excellence, Coldwell Banker’s highest achievement level, for the fifth year in a row. Lifelong resident of H.P.-W.S., Graduate of 3rd St School, Marlborough School & Stanford University. Contact her at 323.460.7626 or lbhutchins@aol.com.

ANNE LOVELAND

Chun has been in the real estate industry since 1981 with many years of experience in marketing properties. She specializes in communities of Hancock Park, Mid-Wilshire & Miracle Mile where she is a homeowner and resident. Chun is a highly respected agent with a reputation for professionalism. 323-4607685.

VICKIE BASCOY

RUTH GILLESPIE

BELLA KAY

BARBARA MACDONALD

SANDY BOECK

KATHY GLESS

DIANA KNOX

TERRI MCCORTNEY

Barbara Allen, a Massachusetts native and Boston University graduate, specializes in residential homes and residential income properties. Active in Larchmont Charter School and the surrounding Hancock Park, Barbara strives to help people realize their real estate goals. In this changing market, Barbara’s tenacity, knowledge, understanding and determination are key to her success. 323-8604218

Peggy graduated from UCLA with a BA in English; studied design at Otis parson’s Art Institute for 3 years and completed a summer course in the ArchitectureofEnglishCountryHomes at Oxford University in England. Peggy has been selling real estate for 11 yrs with Coldwell Banker South on Larchmont and has been a resident of Hancock Park for 38 years. Peggy is involvedinmanycommunityactivities & serves on the Board for Larchmont Blvd Assoc. 323.860.4250

Victoria is a Los Angeles native and a long-time resident of Hancock Park/Windsor Square. Her real estate career spans 20 years with such achievements as Rookie of the Year, Assistant Manager, Top Producer and Woman of the Year. She has sold from Santa Monica to Palm Springs & is a member of numerous charitable & religious organizations. 323823-6869.

Sandy is dedicated to bridging the needs of buyers and sellers with personalized, one-on-one service from the starting line to the dotted line. She has the comprehensive knowledge, negotiating experience and marketing skills helping her clients since 1988 to achieve their goals. Sandy grew up in Hancock Park and has lived in Brookside for 35 years. 323860-4240.

LEAH BRENNER

Performance not promises” are the buzz words for Leah. A 27-year veteran in residential real estate, Leah is a memberoftheprestigiousInternational President’sElite.Shespecializesinbuyers & sellers in Hancock Park, Beverly Center & the Westside. She is involved inlocalcharitableorganizations&isthe proudgrandmotherof11.Leahandher partnerNaomiwerethetop-producing teamforbothHPCBofficesin2008,the top5%ofCBassociates internationally. Call Leah at 323-860-4245.

MARY LOUISE BURRELL

Mary Louise is a consistent top producer who has been in real estate for the past 25-years. A native Californian and resident of Hancock Park, she is a graduate of USC. She is an active member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club, The Ebell of Los Angeles and Hancock Park Windsor Square Historical Society. She especially enjoys working with first-time buyers, investors for income properties and clients who rehab properties for resale. 323-314-5718

SUE CARR

Sue brings her clients the knowledge & experience that can only result from hundreds of successful transactions over the last 25 years. Her patience, humor & attention to detail have created a great deal of comfort for her clients which have resulted in countless referrals from them. Sue serves as an appointee to the Windsor Square HPOZ. Sue has been a resident of Windsor Square since 1982 & is a proud grandmother of Kelsey. www.lovelandcarr.com.

AproudnativeofLosAngelesandafulltimeRealtorAssociatefornearly30years including the past 11 years at Coldwell Banker’s south office on Larchmont Bl. Terri is a member of the International President’s Circle, served on the CB president’s council, several committee’s of the LA Board of Realtors and is a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). She’s active in LA Tennis Club, Ebell Women’s Club, Hope-Net, Valley Inter-Faith Food Pantry & Downtown Women’s Center. (323) 860-4233

Naomi is the #1 agent in her market. She owns the neighborhood. Her achievements are unparalleled. Naomi is a neighborhood specialist, in Hancock Park and Miracle mile areas. Her determination and hard work have gained her the honor of being one of the 1000 top brokers in the country. Naomi and her partner Leah were the top producing team for ColdwellBankerHancockPark–2007, representingthetop1%ofCBassociates internationally. Call 323.860.4259.

Cecille is a member of the President’s Circle and has won many top awards. She and her husband are active in the orthodox community as past parents in Yahneh Hebrew Academy, volunteer for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association and she is a member of the Amit Woman’s Organization. Please call Cecille at 213-810-9949.

Since 1976 the business of real estate has been Ruth’s life-career. She started after acquiring a Broker’s license with the original three-generational Hancock Park family firm of Dippell Realty Co. Ruth represents buyers and sellers of single family homes, condos & income properties in Hancock Park. She is well known for her integrity, tenaciousness, perserverance & loyalty. 323-860-4224.

Bella Kay, with over 20 years of experience in the local real estate industry, speaks five languages fluently: English, Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish. Known for her patience, persistence, and enthusiasm, she has a loyal following of satisfied clients throughout Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the Westside. 323-8604226.

A Windsor Square resident for 40 years and a USC graduate, Kathy is an Executive Sales Director, Previews Property Specialist & has received numerous awards. She is a member of the International President’s Circle and is involved in many community and charitable activities. Call 323-460-7622.

The culmination of sales & marketing, from TV shows to media clips has made Diana Knox one of Hancock Parks’ top real estate agents. From the beginning, she started off as “Rookie of the Year” to becoming a “Top Producer”. One year into the business she became a member of the International President’s Elite & has remained a Top Producer ever since. She is goal orientated & her clients always come first! 323-640-5473.

MARIA GOMEZ

JUNE LEE

Maria, a 30 year resident of Hancock Park and a Top Real Estate Sales producer for 15 years, is a Certified Real Estate and Neighborhood Specialist She represents buyers and sellers, in their Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Trust, REO & Probate Sales. Her areas of expertise are, but not limited to: Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, Greater Los Angeles Areas, San Gabriel Valley and San Fernando Valley.. 213-705-1603

June has been a long-time resident and prominent realtor in Hancock Park meeting the individual needs of each client with her expertise and knowledge of the area. In each of her year’s affiliation with Coldwell Banker, June has been named to the International President’s Circle / Elite and is a certified Previews Property Specialist. 323-860-4262.

MURIEL LEVIN

MAGGY BRIGIT GOUSSE

The benefit of a multilingual Certified Negotiator to navigate the deal to your advantage. The consistent merging of the latest technological tools to deliver wider marketing, faster communication and smoother transaction. The confidentiality of a Short Sale specialist to focus on anticipating solutions. The friendly assistance of your neighborhood new generation of Realtor. MurielLevin@ coldwellbanker.com 323-363-9140 www.muriellevin.com

Maggy is our new addition to the South Office & is also fluent in French. A full-time Realtor, 12 yrs experience of Real Estate accomplishment in Los Angeles, is also licensed in Quebec, Canada. A seeker of higher knowledge therefore is already getting very skilled in our respectable Hancock Park area. Dependable & Constantly informative to you, in regards to selling your home is always available to you at (323) 860-4275 realtormbg@aol.com.

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Michele has been ranked among the top agents in the Hancock Park South office since entering real estate in 2002. Michele received a B.A. in Political Science from USC. Before entering real estate, Michele worked as a Producer in the entertainment industry. She is a second generation Realtor. Contact her at 323.860.4228 or www. MicheleLipkin.com.

Anne brings practical hands on business skills to the real estate industry. Her previous successes building brands combined with her entrepreneurial spirit translates into a business professional who can get things done for you. Anne was raised in Windsor Square & resides in Larchmont Village. When she’s not on the tennis court, she serves on the Melrose Hill HPOZ Board & Young Literati Steering Committee. www.lovelandcarr.com

A real estate professional since 1974, Barbara holds the titles of Executive Sales Director, Previews Property Specialist and Assistant Manager/Training Director with the North office. She is a consistent member of the President’s Club and has been awarded some of Coldwell Banker’s highest achievements. A Hancock Park resident since 1968. Barbara can be reached at 323-460-7633.

Terri has lived in the Hancock Park area since 1971. She has been with the Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office since 1995 where she has been a multi-million-dollar producer. She specializes in Westside residential real estate to include Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. Please call Terri at 323-460-7612.

LINDA MORROW HADLEY Linda has been a multi-milliondollar producer since 1972 and is a member of the prestigious International President’s Elite. She is also an Executive Sales Director, a title awarded for o u t s t a n d i n g p ro d u c t i o n , dedication & service. A dynamo, Linda is active in many community organizations & loves to sing, play tennis & ski. 323-460-7601.

JILL MORSE-LANE

A well-known, award-winning real estate professional for the last 35 years, Jill has been a top producer in the Hancock Park area for the past 27 years. Educated in Switzerland & England. Jill was raised in Connecticut & Thailand. She began her career selling real estate in Carmel/Pebble Beach and is in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker internationally. 213-3925857. jillmorselane@aol.com

SHAR PENfOLD

A Stress Free Real Estate Experience. Shar’s goal is to bring a professional, businessoriented approach to buying and selling real estate. Consistent attention to her client’s needs and a practical hands-on approach allow her to achieve her goal and to help clients realize their potential in the real estate market. Please call Shar at 323-860-4258.

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Priest tells of his experiences in his new book, ‘Get Off the Cross’

By Laura Foti Cohen Guest Columnist A tough childhood led Father Ken Deasy, 55, from high school straight to the seminary. “I entered the Franciscans because I had a somewhat trying childhood. I was arrested, had trouble because of my parents’ marriage from hell, things like that. The friars and the priest were always so happy to help me out. I always wondered, what are they so

happy about? That always attracted me. “I found myself sensitive to the needs of others. I love helping, volunteering, connecting. So I decided I would give it a go.” Indeed he did. Deasy spent seven years as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. He took a break during his 20s, then entered the Archdiocesan priesthood. At age 33 he was ordained. He was a parish priest for 20 years, at St. Agatha’s in

the West Adams district. For the past three years he has worked in the Mission office of the Catholic Church, at the Holy Childhood Association. “I go around to all the schools and listen, and talk about the dire need and total poverty of children around the world.” This month he will be in Bangkok to be with children and experience their reality. Deasy has written about his experiences in a book, “Get Off (Please turn to page 33)

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Obituaries Robert Mitchell, the organist at St. Brendan Church who organized a boys’ choir that he directed for 66 years, died July 4 from congestive heart failure at Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center. He was 96. In the early days, the boys’ choir sang for the noon Sunday Mass, which was recorded and broadcast live over KMTR radio. A musical director at several Catholic parishes in Los Angeles, Mitchell also gained recognition as the first house

musician for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A musical prodigy, Mitchell got his start in 1924 at 12 years old when he began playing the organ at the Stand Theater in Pasadena for silent movies. In 1992, he took a job as the organist accompanying films at the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax Ave. Most recently, he opened this year’s Los Angeles Conservancy’s “Last Remaining Seats” vintage films series on May 27 at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Agatha’s to the mission? “People would come to the parish not looking for house blessings, but how to pay rent, how to find a missing child, how to deal with illegal immigration issues, homelessness. I would deal with these things and then go home to my comfortable life, in Santa Monica or Woodland Hills. It opened my eyes more and more, giving me life, but also dealing with the challenge of getting people to believe in themselves. I think people need sometimes permission to just allow life and be in the present.” Visit www.KenDeasy.com. Fr. Ken will be talking about his book on Sun., Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd.

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the Cross, Someone Else Needs the Wood: The Experiences of a Roamin’ Catholic Priest." Deasy says, “I called it ‘Get Off the Cross’ because it’s about how we stand before God. We say, ‘I’m no good.’ We don’t feel worthy of a gift. But a gift is always freely given, and our goal is to tap into the love behind the gift, the gesture, which is more important than the gift. People have been taught a concept of God that limits rather than liberates them. We could be so much more than we are, but we underestimate ourselves, and that nails us to the cross.” The Holy Childhood Association is based at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center. Deasy, who resides on Van Ness Ave., near St. Brendan’s, says, “My boss is Msgr. Terry Fleming. He’s the pastor at St. Brendan’s and oversees the mission office. He is also a friend and knew I was looking for something outside parish ministry. I’m a teacher, a preacher, I hang out with kids and teenagers, I perform marriages, do retreats, and do some motivational stuff for business.” One recent client is Ticketmaster. What motivated Deasy to make the move from St.

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GOLDEN MALLET polo tournament drew David Haas, Yvonne Cazier and Michael Snyder to the Assistance League benefit at Will Rogers Sate Park.

Awards, fireworks highlight social calendar in July “Out Fest” opened its 27th annual film festival with a swellegant evening at the glorious Orpheum Theatre on South Broadway on July 9. More than 1,000 guests attended the event which included presentation of the Fest’s Achievement Award to screenwriter-director Don Roos. “Don’s work has had a profound effect on both mainstream and gay audiences alike,” Around said Outfest the executive diTown rector Kirsten with Schaffer. After Patty Hill screening “La Mission” starring Benjamin Bratt, guests moved on to the after party at Club 740. Among the crowd were: Don Roos’ spouse Dan Bucatinsky and their children Eliza and Jonah, Frederick Mayer, David Strahm, Anjelica Parente and Lonnie Hill, and Chris and Christal Ellis. *** The Hollywood Bowl Patronesses celebrated their 60th year on July 10 by honoring Academy Award and fivetime Emmy winning composer-conductor Bill Conti with a pre-concert supper at the Wilshire Country Club. The man with a star on the Walk of Fame, known for many hummable TV themes as well as the theme from “Rocky,” received a sterling silver tray from Gearys, Beverly Hills to salute his vast contributions to the world of music. Eighty patronesses and their guests dove into a buffet of roast beef, turkey, and shrimp while classical guitarist David Ellis serenaded them. Dessert featured specially designed cupcakes topped with edible “B.C.” emblazoned Hollywood Bowl shells. After supper everyone boarded shuttle vans to the Hollywood Bowl Shell where maestro Conti conducted “Ultimate Mancini,” a tribute to composer Henry Mancini that ended in a blaze

of fireworks! Among the guests were Conti’s wife Shelby, daughters Rachela and Nicola, Colette and Charles Witt, Carolann and Joel Bennett, Gwen and Barry Lundy, Brenda and Bob Cooke, Diana Knox, Shar and Robert Penfold, Adrianne Andrews, Fluff and Sandy McLean, Roberta Stuppy, Susan and Jack Blumenthal. More were Patty Barham Boyne, Lorna and Luigi G e n t i l e , Beverly and Sid Adair, Grace F i t z i n g e r, P a t r i c i a Thompson, Martha Kleiner, Hollywood Bowl Patronesses Committee President Linda Olsen, and former Fremont Placer Mollie Qvalle Clark who drove up with her husband Richard from Dana Point to present Conti with his tray. *** Then on July 18, the Assistance League of Southern California invited supporters to its 26th annual Golden Mallet Polo Tournament at Will Rogers State Park. Guests enjoyed a gourmet alfresco luncheon before settling in to watch the matches. Among those having fun while helping to support the ALSC’s Pre-School and Kindergarten Auxiliary’s

Plane crash survivor to sign book Aug. 2 Norman Ollestad Jr. will sign his book “Crazy for the Storm: A Memoir of Survival” at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. on Sun., Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. The book—a true tale of survival—is about the experience Norman had with his dad in February of 1979 when they were en route to Big Bear Mountain, ran into a storm, causing the pilot of the small plane to crash.

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Read or donate books to pediatric reading program

Books for pediatric patients are sought by CARES, auxiliary for USC Medical Center . Margi Dolinski, director of the auxiliary, said new or gently-used quality children’s books for ages infant to 18 are needed. The books are distributed to the lending library on the pediatric floor, as well as to bookshelves in waiting rooms throughout the department. People may also volunteer to read to the young patients. Maryann Kristan, founder and coordinator of the reading program, says it encourages children to read, and also helps distract them from some of their pain. For information call Kristan at 323-226-6941 or mkristan@earthlink.net.

Uncork a Wish soiree at the sea The Bel Air Bay Club will be transformed into the French Riviera for a “beach chic”-themed Make-A-WishFoundation fundraiser. Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting & Auction, on Sun., Aug. 9 from 3 to 7 p.m., is at 16801 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. Besides a panoramic view of the coastline, the event features silent and live auctions for vacation packages, wines and sports memorabilia, among other offerings. Tastings by winery vinters and restaurants will also be offered. Funds raised pay to enhance the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Visit wishla.org or call 310788-9474.

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90th anniversary gala benefits Assistance League

Mark your calendars for Sat., Sept. 26 when the Assistance League celebrates its 90th anniversary with a gala at the Community House, 1370 N. St. Andrews Place. Cocktails, tapas and dessert are on tap, as well as a drawing for a 2010 Mini Cooper. In addition, the 90th Anniversary Revitalization Campaign Donor Wall will be unveiled. Tiles for the wall on the ALCS patio were sold at a Founder’s Day event in February. Funds will be used for renovating and updating ALCS’s buildings and facilities, including the Community House, Theatre for Children and Learning Center. Founded in 1919, the Assistance League provides services and activities to low and moderate income residents. For more information, call 323-469-1973.

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The Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City will present the world premiere of “Eclipsed”

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Magic carpet, summer festival for children at Zimmer Museum Children explore world cultures during drop-in Sunday workshops, from to 2 to 4 p.m., at the Children’s Zimmer Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Matroyshka dolls from Russia are featured on Aug. 2, magic Persian carpets will be designed on Aug. 9, and Guatemalan worry dolls will be made Aug. 16. Pomegranate trees will be the theme Aug. 23 in honor of Israel’s heritage. A free summer festival takes

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place Aug. 30 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Children will decorate dolls representing various cultures. Refreshments and music will add to the festivities. Decorate flowers during Wonderful Wednesdays, at 2 p.m., on Aug. 5 in the museum’s Good News Garden. Play Fun and Games Aug. 12, learn rhythm during a drumming workshop Aug. 19 and make rainsticks and wait for rain on Aug. 26.

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cent of its children are eligible for free or reduced price meals, said LAPD spokesperson Ellen Morgan. When Proposition 227 was passed in 1998, eliminating bilingual education, Houske’s strong belief in the value of speaking two languages motivated him to design a new biliteracy program. Cahuenga was the first school in the world to have a Korean English Dual Language program. Two-thirds of the students at Cahuenga are learning two languages—English and Spanish, or English and Korean. Under Houske’s leadership, the school focuses on enrichment instead of remediation because he believes children become what they are labeled, said Morgan. “He did not allow the school to be dismissed as an inner city campus for lowincome children.”

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Tackle adding to calculus with new workbook

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Readers can “Unlock the Mystery to Math: Discover Why You Failed in Math,” in the new workbook self-published by RJ Toftness. The educator and tutor presents a simple way to understand the complicated subject and its four branches: arithmetic, algebra, geometry and calculus. Wth illustrations by his wife Michal Toftness, the author blames a change in school textbooks from the 1950s that eroded the basics (arithmetic) and led to students’ bafflement with the subject. “Building a house on shaky ground will result in a collapsed structure… With these basics, you can climb to the stars,” he writes. Chapters include “Oh No! Not Algebra” and “Geometry.” “The Unmentionable” (calculus) means pebbles in Latin, and was the method early Romans counted, or calculated. The system became more complicated incorporating arithmetic, algebra and geometry since the 1600s. “[Math’s] development has advanced our civilization and solved problems unthinkable 200 years ago,” writes Toftness. Skyscrapers, spaceships and other wonders are traced to mathematics’ fourth branch of discipline, calculus. Professions that use math include accountants, financial managers and engineers, and also musicians, chefs and doctors, to name a few. Tests to determine where you “failed” are included, as well as ones to measure your growth. The book sells for $18.95. Visit math-unlock.com.

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Math 101: learn basics at Fancifull A free workshop for ages 10 to 88 years old will be offered in math basics on Thurs., Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Author and educator RJ Toftness, “Unlock the Mystery to Math: Discover Why You Failed in Math,” will be at Fancifull Gift Baskets, 5617 Melrose Ave., between Larchmont and Gower. To confirm reservations call Michelle, 323-665-6657. Limited seating.

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Pilgrim School appoints new elementary director Parents and community members welcomed Teresa McDugald as director of elementary education at a recent coffee and conversation event at Pilgrim School, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. She replaces Sally Carr, who recently retired. McDugald has been active in the field of education for the past two decades. She has taught preschool and elementary school, and directed a summer camp. “I’m excited to be here and extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful staff and continue my personal growth,” said McDugald. “That’s my big teaching tool with children…

They always look at adults like we know it all, but I want to keep learning and growing as a person.” A mother of five children ages 11 to 19, she holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and has completed the early childhood education program at UCLA. “Mrs. McDugald has the unique ability to understand the needs of students and families of today,” said head of school, Mark Brooks. “Her extensive education experience and technological expertise will be a huge asset in supporting Pilgrim’s quest to deliver a prep school education in an engaging and supportive way.”

Paramount site of family arts festival The 24th annual Children’s Festival of the Arts, a celebration of the many cultures of Los Angeles, is on Sun., Aug. 9 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave. The free event will feature workshops that will provide children with a choice of activities and “take home” art pieces they create themselves, music and dance performanc-

es from around the world, face painting and more. Special guests include Mally Lewis and Lamb Chop, and Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck from Six Flags Magic Mountain. The event is presented by the Hollywood Arts Council. Enter at Bronson gate for free parking. Call 323-871-ARTS or visit

Sundays are for family fun at Farmers Market A puppet show will highlight the free Summer Family Fun programs on Sundays at Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St. On Sun., Aug. 9, the Moodoo Puppets will perform on the market plaza at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Additionally, children can make a reptile puppet from recycled materials from noon to 3 p.m. On Sun., Aug. 23, the market will present The Sunflowers Family Show at 12:30 and 2 p.m. On the same day from noon to 3 p.m., the Craft & Folk Art Museum will present a “Summer Collage” workshop for youths. Visit www.farmersmarketla. com or call 323-933-9211.

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a.m. Computer classes: Adult beginners learn how to use the computer on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. LACMA Art Classes: Artist teaches children hands-on art on Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. Membership drive: The Friends group is always looking for new members. Dues are $10. Stop by the library and join any time. MEMORIAL LIBRARY Teen volunteer orientation: Thurs., Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. First Friday film and book discussion program features "Shell Games" by Kirk Russell on Fri., Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. Silly Second Saturdays for kids features craft activities on Sat., Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Create crafts with Sonya on Saturdays, Aug. 8 and 15, 11:30 a.m. Monday author talk: Betty Hechtman will discuss "Summer of Mystery" on Aug. 10 "Summer of Romance" author Brenda Scott Royce speaks on Mon., Aug. 17. Ray Bradbury will speak about his experiences at L.A. High School and Memorial Branch Library, as well as about his books, including "Fahrenheit 451, and "The Illustrated Man" on Aug. 31. Coffee, conversation and book signing will follow. Teens meet for games on Tues., Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. Teen Summer Reading Program finale is on Wed., Aug. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show screens "Of Human Bondage" with Bette Davis and Leslie Howard on Thurs., Aug. 20 at 12:30 p.m. Free. Bring a sack lunch; library will serve coffee and cookies. Family story time offers fun for young and old on Thurs., Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. LAPD senior lead officer Gonnzales will discuss personal safety and crime prevention in the neighborhood on Mon., Aug. 24, 6 p.m. Summer Reading Club finale features a puppet show by (Please turn to page 40)

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school news (Continued from page 39) Swazzle with Forest Fables: Goldilocks & the 3 Buccaneers on Tues., Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Origami craft-making for the family with Bennett Arnstein is on Sat., Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. Ongoing Computer Comfort Class 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. Grandparents and Books: Grandma Bobbie reads to children Wednesdays at 3 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.

Friends of Library used book sale is every Saturday at 10 a.m. Ms. Claire reads to children on Saturdays at 11 a.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY The Inca Ensemble, a Peruvian folk music troupe, will perform on Tues., Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Teen summer reading program finale will feature craftmaking with Nancy Mattoon on Thurs., Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. Preschool storytime meets on Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and 18, at 10:30 a.m. Ongoing Grandparents and Books: Sam reads to kids on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Computer Comfort Class meets on Monday, Aug. 3 and 10, at 1 p.m. All levels of computer experience welcome.

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Teachers offer tips to promote summer reading By Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts Q: How can I get my 11- and 14- year olds to read this summer? They don’t think they need to read when school is out. A: Teens and preteens aren’t too enthusiastic about reading during the summer because they have come to associate reading with schoolwork— not with summer fun. You can tell that summer reading is important because it can increase their vocabularies, raise their SAT scores, make reading textbooks easier, improve their writing, help them get better grades, and teach them more about people and the world. Unfortunately, these arguments will not convince many teens and preteens to read. Make reading fun The secret of turning nonreaders into readers is by making reading fun. Your children may have forgotten how entertaining reading can be. Start them back on the path to enjoying reading by reading aloud to them when they are doing chores like washing the dishes or ironing and even while they are eating a meal. Begin by choosing books that will make them chuckle and even laugh. Remember how they enjoyed “The Cat in the Hat?” They’ll find the poems of Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and Bruce Lansky just as entertaining. Go online to trelease-on-reading.com for great lists of books. Plus, Trelease gives solid advice on instilling a love of reading in children. Set aside time Once your children are enjoying reading, establish a family reading time of 20 to 30 minutes each day. Right after dinner is a good time. Don’t allow any interruptions, and let your children read

whatever they want from teen magazines to comic books to mysteries, romances, and adolescent fiction. Read silently or take turns reading a book. Be sure to read some of the books or magazines that they read so you can talk about them together. Here are some more suggestions on ways to get your children in the reading habit: play books-on-tape in the car; have magazines, includ-

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Knights ham it up in ‘Spamalot,’ ‘Insanity’ mocks movie-making hard, but some of the accents were hard to understand and the Ahmanson’s sound problems didn’t help. Through Sept. 6, Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-972-4400. 3 Stars *** insanity, music and lyrics by Scott DeTurk, book and additional lyrics by James J. Mellon, starts out as a riff on Hollywood movie-making. But it quickly reverts to character filled group therapy sessions in a resort–like mental hospital. Zarek Saxton (Kevin Bailey) has been hired to make a slasher film, but thinks he’s making a movie that will “change the world.” There’s a Shaman (Curtis C.), which indicates drugs were probably imbibed at some point. Ramsey, the Studio Liaison (Bob Morrisey) has Zarek committed to the mental hospital for observation, thereby invoking a contractual insanity clause. As the show then moves from Hollywood satire to a riff on “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s

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Nest,” Zarek interacts with his fellow patients. Director Mellon catches the cool tone of the proceedings, and Suzanne Carlton’s clever choreography is particularly effective. Through Aug. 9, NOHO Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, 818-5087101 x 7. 3 stars *** Wife Swappers by Justin Tanner is an X-rated, moderately funny one-act play. A group of middle-aged Orange County swingers have gathered for their monthly sex club meeting. Anything goes: nude twister, harness action, kinky accessories, pseudo S and M, all punctuated by appropriate offstage sound effects and dialogue. There are some laughs, but

Looking for free entertainment this summer? Pay a visit to Farmers Market, where jazz and pop music concerts highlight the open-air summer concert series. Thursday evening jazz will feature Karen Hernandez, Alberto De Almar and the Dana Bronson quintet throughout the month of August, as well as jazz legend Bill Watrous. Friday Night Music will showcase a lineup including Rudy Regalado, Jumpin’ Joz, DJ Bonebreak and 50 Cent Haircut. All concerts begin at 7 p.m.; bars, restaurants and shops are open throughout the evening. Call 323-933-1211 or go to farmersmarketla.com.

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If you’re a Monty Python uber-fan Spamalot, book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, is the Holy Grail. If you only have a passing acquaintance with the movie “Monty Python And The Holy Grail,” the evening becomes a series of comedic bits looking for a show. King Arthur (a marvelous John O’Hurley) and the Knights of the Round Table, are on a quest to find Theater the Holy Grail Review with help from by the Lady of the Patricia Lake (Merle Foster Rye Dandridge), leggy chorines, The Laker Girls, gaseous knights, the famous killer rabbit, the Voice of God (a recorded John Cleese), etc. The show pays homage to iconic Broadway shows like “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Into the Woods,” and spoofs typical Broadway fare in numbers like “The Song That Goes Like This.” There are laughs but the anticipation of another piece of shtick begins to wear. Casey Nicholaw’s choreography provides some refreshing interludes. The cast works

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(500) Days of Summer (10/10): In a dismal year for movies, this shines brighter than the summertime sun. Zooey Deschanel is the girl of every young man’s dreams, especially those of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Alas, her feminine inscrutability (“I just want to be friends”) befuddles him as it has men throughout the ages, especially after they become friends with privileges. This is a captivating, charming romantic comedy told non-chronologically, brilliantly directed by first-timer Marc Webb, aided by a delightful wry narration by Richard McGonagle. Deschanel, Gordon-Levitt, and Webb, at least, should be rewarded by Oscar nominations. But romantic comedies generally get short shrift from Oscar, despite the truth of Sir Donald Wolfit’s deathbed dictum, “Dying is easy... comedy is hard.” Year One (7/10): The mistake is in thinking that any-

is the point. Cohen isn’t funny; he’s outrageous. He wants to make his viewers uncomfortable. Loaded with full frontal male nudity, and lots and lots of explicit scenes of homosexual sex and other things involving the anus, why it’s not rated NC17 is beyond me. Even if you do find this type of thing humorous, at some point the shock just becomes tedious. If this doesn’t come across as derogatory to gay people, I can’t imagine what would. Read full reviews at tonymedley.com.

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Movie version of ‘Magic Flute’ screens Aug. 5

MUSICIAN Libbie Jo Snyder will perform at local club.

Snyder to appear at Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill

Libbie Jo Snyder, St. Andrews Square, will perform with her jazz trio on Sat., Aug. 8 at Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill, 6122 Sunset Blvd. Musician, songwriter and singer, Snyder has performed and recorded with many artists and groups, most recently playing flute and piccolo with the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic. The compact disc, “The Flute & Voice of Libbie Jo,” produced by her pianist Jane Getz, was a finalist in an international jazz competition. She also teaches flute and piccolo.

A film of Mozart’s opera "The Magic Flute" will be screened at the Century City 15 theater, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., on Wed., Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. "The Magic Flute" features two acts originally composed in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. The work is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form that included both singing and spoken dialogue. The English-language version has been created especially for families. Directed by Tony awardwinner Julie Taymor and conducted by Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine, the cast includes Ying Huang as Pamina, Matthew Polenzani as Tamino and Nathan Gunn the bird catcher Papageno. The Met: Live Film series has featured 24 live operas and one live Gala during its three season-run. The 2008-09 season was the biggest yet with 11 opera transmissions including the Met’s Opening Night Gala starring Renée Fleming.

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EB’s Beer & Wine Bar at the Farmers Market, Third and Fairfax, is holding its annual summer luau on Sat., Aug. 8. A disc jockey will be spinning classic tiki and lounge tunes beginning at 5 p.m. The Blue Hawaiians will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday nights, which feature Country and Americana music, will showcase performers Runnin’ Kind and Lisa & Her Kin on Aug. 1. On Aug. 15, Merle Jagger will perform at 8 p.m. and Lonesome Heroes at 9 p.m. Winner in the Karaoke Idol contest was Rocco Di Nobile. Runners-up were Justin Kopplin and Jenny Pierre. Twelve would-be Kelly Clarksons competed.

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Ten lucky readers can win tickets to see the comedy film “Open Road” starring Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake opening in theaters Fri., Aug. 28. The plot covers minor league baseball player Carlton Garret (Timberlake) who takes a road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret (Bridges) when Carlton’s mother (Mary Steenburgen) becomes sick. Carlton enlists his on-again off-again girlfriend Lucky (Kate Mara) for emotional support. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures. To learn more, go online at www.larchmontchronicle.com.

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Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been named to the U.S. News & World Repor t Honor Roll of children’s hospitals – among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country – and the only children’s hospital on the West Coast ranked nationally in all 10 pediatric specialties. “ While we’re pleased to be recognized with the best children’s hospitals in the country, our priorities will continue to be to provide the very best medical and surgical care to the sickest, most seriously injured children…to teach the next generation of pediatricians, pediatric surgeons and pediatric nurses…and to conduct the research at The Saban Research Institute that will lead to new treatments and cures for horrific diseases and conditions that strike children everywhere. “To our physicians, nurses and caregivers, thank you for all you do. You make a difference. You save lives. “Congratulations on making the Honor Roll. ” Richard D. Cordova, FACHE President and CEO For more information please visit us at www.childrenshospitalLA.org

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Outlook report grim for rest of year’s home sales The outlook isn’t promising for the real estate market for the rest of the year. This prediction was issued by The Kyser Center for Economic Research at the 2009-2010 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook: MidYear Update at a breakfast in July. The report said low mortgage rates and buyer tax credits are the only bright news in the sales outlook. The recovery is being delayed by the “shadow” market where homes in or close to foreclosure have not been put up for sales by banks or other lenders. Credit conditions remain tight, mortgage interest rates are lower than last year, and until mortgage lenders make loans to qualified buyers and there is substantial improvement in the jobs market, housing activity will continue to be low. The prediction for 2010 is a slow, uneven scramble (as opposed to a bounce) with home prices remaining low for quite some time. The Mid-Year update was sponsored by the L.A. County Economic Development Corp.,

which was created by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to implement LA County’s economic development program through land development and project financing.

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the home’s interior and exterior complete, landscaping moved to the top of Ellen’s priority list. The front yard was mostly grass, and the back yard was covered in concrete. Ficus trees were growing up against the house and garage, shutting out the sunlight, recalled (Please turn to page 3)

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New Neighbors Anthony Van Engelen is the new owner of a home he purchased on N. Arden Blvd. Anthony is a professional skateboarder who went pro with Alien Workshop as his sponsor in 1999 at 21. Andre

with her husband, Herbert Colden. Stephanie is an interior and landscape designer; Herbert is a semi-retired lawyer. Mary Anne Singer of Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz handled the tenants.

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Ellen. Working with Green Tree Landscaping LA, she helped create a plan to reduce water consumption and use native plants and recycled material. The design included removing 50 percent of the grass from the front yard and replacing it with native plants. Decomposed granite was installed in the parkway with low-water plants to further reduce water usage. In the back, a concrete patio was jack-hammered out, and recycled by re-installing pieces of it with plants in between to catch and absorb rain and irrigation water. The water-wasting, invasive ficus trees were removed, and a “smart irrigation” system

installed that uses weather information to prevent “redundant” watering. Rainwater captured in a barrel installed next to the house will be used for irrigation. The result: not only is the landscaping water efficient, the native plants complement the design of the vintage home. Next, Mark plans to install a tankless water heater, capture and re-use gray water from the washing machine for irrigation and install reflective film in the attic to further reduce heat. “I think my husband has taken [actor and activist] Ed Begley’s passion on environmental issues to heart,” mused Ellen.

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Building L.A.'s Future, design and social responsibility and what to do in the event of a fire are among topics at events this month sponsored by the American Institute of Architects. Architects Steven Ehrlich and Leo Marmol discuss social challenges amid growing density at "Why Design Matters" Tues., Aug. 4 at the Mark Taper Auditoirum at the L.A. Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St. The free event is held in conjunction with the exhibition "Richard Neutra, Architect: Sketches and Drawings in the Library Getty Gallery. Jim Clarke, director of federal relations, Office of the Mayor, will talk at a Breakfast Series, "Building L.A.'s Future," on Fri., Aug. 7. Register at www.aialosangeles.org "Burning Down Your Building, with Jonathan Barnett, of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger," discusses impacts of fire and safety on Thurs., Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at the offices, 1055 W. 7th St., LA. Call 310-857-5376.

The Miracle Mile’s wealth of architecturally significant buildings will be viewed with the return of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles’ walking tours. The first two-hour tour begins Sat., Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. Walkers will meet at 5209 Wilshire Blvd. Originally a bank, the black-and-gold terra cotta building was designed by Stiles Clements. Tour leader is J. Eric Lynxwiler, urban archeologist, co-author and researcher for the book “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles.” Lynxwiler will expand on the book’s Miracle Mile chapter as the group explores the neighborhood block by block. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and water suggested. Cost for Society members is $12 per person; non-members $17 per person. Advance registration is required. Call 310-659-3326 or go to www.adsla.org.

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A 43-YEAR RESIDENT of Fremont Place, Molly LeBell was pressured but resisted signing with Amfac in 1970.

She helped stymie plans for a mini-city at Fremont Place higher maintenance costs and lack of adequate domestic help are contributing to sale or rental of these homes.” Attempts to sign up the necessary 100 percent of homeowners failed, and the project quietly faded away.

THE FENYES MANSION in Pasadena was a gathering spot for social life. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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When Amfac properties offered to purchase the 72 homes in Fremont Place to develop a 3,000-resident community, Molly LeBell wasn’t interested. The year was 1970, and owners were being offered up to $500,000 for their homes and $500 to sign the option. “I was one of three or four homeowners who didn’t want to sign. I was very unpopular, but I held out,” she said. “Today, people are thanking me. I’ve become a heroine.” An article in the September 1970 issue of the Larchmont Chronicle details Amfac’s plans for the Fremont Place property. Gregg Anderson, president of Amfac Properties, and Gin Wong, head of William Pereira Architects, told homeowners of the plans for quality condominiums housing up to 3,000 families and related commercial units. The Amfac proposal calls for low-density clusters of buildings with eight-to-ten story towers in the center as well as Wilshire Boulevard development. Traffic studies by Amfac indicated that Eighth St. to be cut through and, coupled with Olympic, would handle additional traffic on east-west street. LeBell and her husband Michael had moved into their home in 1966, after having spent two years remodeling. “We had to redo the plumbing and electrical. I don’t think there had been any improvements to the house in years.” Amfac was offering $10 per square foot to property owners whose lot sizes ran from 22,000 to 44,000 square feet. Amfac was expected to spend $200 million on development costs. In the 1970 Larchmont Chronicle article, one homeowner who gave his reasons for wanting to sell. “There are 14 houses being rented now, with the prospect of more. As a result, the feeling of neighborliness and stability is being undermined. Continued escalating taxes,

Antique carpeting, oriental carpets, curving staircases and Impressionist paintings are just a few of the highlights of the Fenyes Mansion, a Pasadena Cultural Heritage Landmark that’s open for summer tours by advance reservation. Designated a California Point of Historical Interest in 1993, the mansion at 470 W. Walnut St. is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The massive three-story, 10,162-square-foot residence by architect Robert D. Farquhar was completed in 1906. In 1911, architect Sylvanus Marston designed a two-story concrete addition, which includes a study and laboratory space on the ground floor and a solarium and studio gallery upstairs. A gathering place for Pasadena’s social and cultural life, the mansion was also a

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Kennedy Wilson takes over units at Mercury condos Kennedy Wilson has acquired the remaining 149 units of Forest City’s 238-unit Mercury condominium project, a 22-story tower on the southwest corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Western Ave. The Mercury features 16 floor plans of one and two bedrooms. The condominiums

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She remembers Larchmont from teen years at laundry The following are Mardell laundry from the regular cusJones’ remembrances of tomers in the immediate area Larchmont Blvd. Now living and down into the Hancock in Mesa, Ariz., her father was Park neighborhood. Eli Elieson. who bought the There were also many people who dropped off and picked up laundry from the Beckers. My father, who was a life- their own laundry. It was a long laundry man, purchased beautiful neighborhood with the Becker’s French Hand many large homes, and families who Laundry in were the the mid elite of Los 1940s and Angeles. I ran it for remember about 10 a few of years. It them, bewas a small cause they laundry, were very where all of THIS AD was in a neighborhood nice people, the work was flyer in 1959. and it was done on the premises. The specialty was generally a delight to serve fancy finishing of clothing and them. I was a teenager, and a small linens. My father had 12 to 15 em- family business meant that I ployees and a single truck that went to work there. I was in circulated around the neigh- high school and then went borhood to pick up and deliver on to UCLA, but afternoons,

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weekends and vacations were largely occupied with the laundry. As a teenager, I wasn’t thrilled with the idea of working there, but it was a good job and taught me many good values. Larchmont Blvd. was a special place, with the feeling of a neighborhood that seemed

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Neighbors show patriotism on the 4th at Lillian Way block party Red, white and blue dominated the annual block party on Lillian Way celebrating the Fourth of July. The party drew neighbors from Wilcox, Lillian Way and Cahuenga. The street became a vast

KIDS DECORATED their bikes and trikes for the Yankee Doodle Dandy parade. Later, they descended on the water slide.

playground for neighborhood kids, who showed their patriotism by decorating their bikes, tricycles and scooters for the popular Yankee Doodle Dandy contest. Other activities included

a moon bounce and water slide, and a pie contest. Officers from the Olympic Division police station were on hand, as well as firefighters from Fire Station 27, who let youngsters board their fire truck.

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Historic homes, buildings earn awards from Society

HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM reopened this year after receiving a two-year, $20 million renovation.

1980s in a more modern style. The current office campus of three buildings houses nearly 1,800 people. The Respectful Renovation Award went to the Hollywood Palladium for its $20 million rehabilitation. Architect Gordon Kaufmann designed the building at 6215 Sunset Blvd. When ground was broken in 1940, the twostory building was called the “newest and largest dining and dancing center.” The Palladium has hosted the Emmy and Grammy

awards as well as bands led by Tommy Dorsey and Artie Shaw. Lawrence Welk broadcast his television show from the building. President John F. Kennedy was featured speaker at a fundraising party in 1961, and in 1965 Martin Luther King was recognized here for his Nobel Peace Prize. The Palladium’s new owner, Live Nation, spent almost two years on the renovation. President Kennedy also figured in the history of the next award winner, the Mauretania

Apartments, 520-522 N. Rossmore Ave. Kennedy, then a senator, rented the penthouse apartment from the owner, actor Jack Haley, during the 1960 Democratic Convention. The Streamline Moderne building was designed by Milton Black in 1934. The style is noted for its aerodynamic and naval motifs, and was named after a British luxury line. The 10-unit building features an open courtyard and second floor balconieswith steel pipe railings to evoke the feeling of a large ship’s deck. Owner David Goldstein renovated the building several years ago, replicating many of the Art Deco features.

Homes also awarded A 1912 Craftsman home on Wilton Place received a Landmark Award. The home is an example of the Arts and Crafts designs popular around the turn of the 20th century. Wilton Place was on a tract known as Ridgewood Park, and on property used as a garden by the Plummer family. Features include a large stone fireplace, dark wooden beams, matching built-in cabinets and beveled glass doors. A home at 420 N. McCadden Place also received a Landmark Award. It was designed by architect Gerard Colcord, and built in 1927 by contractor Charleton Ames at a cost of $10,600. Colcord was known for designing homes in Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Bel Air.

Farmers Insurance headquarters at 4680 Wilshire Blvd. won the Landmark Award from the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society. The seven-story building was among the award winners at the Society’s 33rd annual meeting held at the Farmers Insurance cafeteria in June. Featured speakers included radio broadcaster Chuck Cecil and Johnny Vana, drummer with the Glenn Miller and Jimmy Dorsey bands. The original building was erected in 1937 with a design by the architectural firm of Walker and Eisen. Over the span of 50 years they designed more than 350 buildings, which changed the Los Angeles skyline. In 1948, a 33,000–square foot vertical expansion added three more stories to the original structure, expanding it to seven stories. This expansion was made in the same style as the original building and is virtually unnoticeable. Again, in the 1960s, employee growth created a need for additional space. This time the expansion of the building was done horizontally to fill the entire block, creating another seamless addition. Two additional annex buildings were added in the mid-

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Insight into Robert Graham's works; Ferro pushes iron’s limits ing bronzes. Robert Graham, “Recent Sculptures and Drawings,” continues through August at Ace Gallery, 5514 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor. *** The surname Ferro is Latin derived from ferrum meaning “from iron.” So it should be no surprise that Austrian sculptor Knopp Ferro is devoted to pushing the limits of iron sculpture in his work. The artist further draws inspiration from his time with the European art collective “Jet Ferro” which favored handmade iron decorative objects like iron sofas. But rather than creating massive forms from the heavy material, Ferro plays with its properties creating light, gravity–defying works reminiscent of Jesus Rafael Soto’s kinetic works of light metal rods dancing in the air or the lyric abstraction of Kandinsky’s paintings. The drama in Ferro’s work stems from his time in the Swiss performance theater group Bumper to Bumper in the 1970s and 1980s. Since then, the artist has continued to explore ways to free his objects from its materials. The drama achieved in each work of this show is derived from minimal geometric forms playing off one another creating an intricate composition. In this, Ferro’s first show in Los Angeles, the works demonstrate a delicacy that can only be achieved by someone

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in command of this medium. Knopp Ferro—Sculpture Defying Gravity continues through Aug. 29 at Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood.

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“From the Spoon to the City: Design by Architects from LACMA’s Collection” opens Thurs., Aug. 6 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. A cross-section of the museum’s 20th-century design collection highlights furniture, recent acquisitions and objects that have not been on view in many years. Architects represented include Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles and Ray Eames and Frank Gehry. Ends Jan. 24, 2010.

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Learn how to live a “green” sustainable lifestyle in L.A. with coach Deborah Tull during a workshop on Wed., Aug. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Little Seed, 219 N. Larchmont Blvd. Topics include radical recycling/composting, the nontoxic home, the sustainable kitchen, energy efficiency and water conservation. Fee is $40. For more information visit www.creativegreen.net

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cessive foliage and not enough flowers. If you want to fertilize, work a little compost into the soil, or at most an all-purpose fertilizer, such as a 5-10-5, according to label directions. It’s important to provide support at planting time. Most vines climb by twining, so provide a pole or stake and they’ll twine right up. On a building or other smooth, flat surface, construct a trellis of wood, string or even monofilament fishing line, which creates a nearly invisible support. Once these vines are established, few pests or diseases bother them, other than occasional aphids (plant-eating insects), which can be controlled with insecticidal soap. For more tips and garden information visit www.garden. org.

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For instant charm and color, frame a door or window with a vine climbing a string trellis. Even tiny courtyard gardens or apartment balconies have room for annual vines. Most have relatively limited root systems so they adapt well to life in containers. Tending to their needs In general, annual vines, like so many plants, like full sun and well-drained, good-quality soil. However, if planted in soil with too much manure or fertilized with too much nitrogen, they tend to produce ex-

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Would you like to cloak a summer porch in cooling shade? Hide an eyesore such as a chain-link fence? Dress up an arbor? Annual vines offer foliage and flowers (some fragrant) for many situations, and they’re perfect for creating a cottage garden look. Some annual vines grow fast and densely enough to make good screens, such as: morning glory, scarlet runner bean and black-eyed Susan.

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Berries are sweet, and abundant, at Larchmont Farmer's Market appetizer and main courses to the sweet finale. Except, that is, when it comes to fruits.

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A variety of peaches, plums, nectarines and berries are at their peak, and can be found at a number of stands at the Sunday Larchmont Farmer's Market. The good news: you don't even have to turn on the oven to enjoy them. One of my favorite ways to serve strawberries is to slice them, sprinkle on a little sugar and Grand Marnier, and let them marinate for a couple of hours before spooning over vanilla ice cream.

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Pedal pushers in vogue out of necessity; RSVP please Why do we call mid-calf pants “pedal pushers?” Is it so they won’t get caught in the spokes? asks Christian Guzman? Partly, yes. The original term was actually “pedalpusher” and referred to the cyclist him (or her)self. The knee-length or calf-length trousers came into vogue out of necessity after enough pant legs were ruined by the then unguarded bicycle chain. *** How come we use the French “RSVP” instead of a comparable English expression? wonders Toni Collins. “RSVP,” in French respon-

ProfessorKnowIt-All dez, s’il vous plait or please reply, has been used on invitations since the Middle Ages. It comes to the English language, as do many of our words and phrases, from those all-conquering Frenchman of Normandy. The language of the Norman court was of course their native tongue much to the disdain of the subjugated

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Anglo-Saxons. Why then do we continue to use the foreign version? Because even those resentful Englishmen had to admit that putting RSVP at the bottom of invitations was easier than “the favor of a reply is respectively requested.” *** Why are we as “happy as a clam?” ponders Ted Shaw. You would think this expression takes its origin from the mouth-like opening of the family of bivalve mollusks that inhabit beaches all over the world. And you’d be wrong, even though today, it is the accepted inference. The “clam” or more properly “clamor” referred to is the English equivalent of the Italian Campanol, which describes the sound of bells crashing together to celebrate some remarkable event like a wedding, a victory of arms, etc. The rejoicing which always followed the pealing of the bells would undoubtedly make the populace happy as clams. *** Why is a musician’s partic-

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Hancock Park. 2 + 2.5, remodeled kitchen & baths. Hardwood ﬂoors. Pool, 24 hr sec. A beautiful unit. Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7601

Hancock Park. Remodeled. Views! 4bds/3.5bas, fam rm, mstr ste, gourmet kit, gst studio w/ba, A/C, sec. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

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GREAT OWNER/USER PROPERTY ��,�� Miracle Mile. Upper unit 2+1 & lower unit delivered vacant at COE. Central A/C.Newer elect.Garden rooms. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

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Hancock Park. 6 beds/4 bas 6,473sq.ft. slate roof, leaded glass windows, paneled din rm & library w/fpl. Shar Penfold 323.860.4258

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Hancock Park. Traditional home in prime Windsor Square, blocks from Larchmont Village. 5+3. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

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