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JANUARY 2014
vol. 51, no. 1 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile
Anniversaries, elections on calendar during year ahead
Health & Beauty
New developments, milestones in 2014
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SECTION ONE ELEVATORS move forward at PLB. 3 NEW BOARD at LaBrea Hancock.
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CANDIDATE sign ups for GWNC. 7 BIG SUNDAY remembers Dr. King. 7 QUESTIONS for campaign. 10 BREAKING a sweat at Fly Wheel. 11 ANTI-AGING secret told at Ebell. 17 UP TO BAT for Warriors.
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LONE SURVIVOR gets high marks. 31
SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden
By Jane Gilman Did you attend Third Street School, Marlborough or were you a member of Boy Scout Troop 10? These organizations are among local groups celebrating major anniversaries in 2014. Marlborough School is marking its 125th anniversary, and Third Street Elementary School will be seeking alumni to attend its 90th birthday party. Troop 10, the oldest group west of the Mississippi, will celebrate its centennial in May. Also on the horizon is an
Park LaBrea group’s annual membership meeting Jan. 12 Officials to speak The Park LaBrea Residents Association (PLBRA) will host its annual membership meeting on Sun., Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. The group will meet in the PLB Activity Center Theater. According to PLBRA president Bernie Clinch, guest speakers will include District 4 Councilman Tom LaBonge and City Attorney Mike Feuer. Additionally, John Burney, director of resident services at Park LaBrea apartments, will speak.
election for Los Angeles County supervisor to replace Zev Yaroslavsky as well as voting for congressmen and assemblymen. The year will see groundbreaking for the Bus Rapid Transit corridor along Wilshire Blvd. as well as continued subway construction. Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council will hold elections to fill the 21-member board of directors. The long-awaited Anderson-Munger Family YMCA is preparing for the spring opening of its four-story facility at Third St. and Oxford Ave. New housing includes The California Landmark four-story apartment building at Melrose and El Centro Ave. which plans to open in January 2015. The first phase of the Lennar single-family homes at Melrose Ave. and St. Andrews will open in February of this year.
Miracle Mile in the news
Read about developments, newsmakers and more in the “Miracle Mile 2013” edition to be published Feb. 28. Make your advertising reservations by Feb. 10. Call Pam Rudy at 323-4622241 x 11.
IT’S NO DREAM. It was a white Christmas (a week early) at Dan and Jennifer Butts home in Larchmont Village. Dan imported snow for neighbor children to enjoy. More photos sec. 2, page 6.
Purple Line extension hits roadblock on Lorraine Residents disturbed by Metro staging yard By Suzan Filipek The construction site for an extension of the Purple Line from Western to La Brea avenues is a little too close for comfort for residents of Lorraine Blvd. Many live within feet of the supermarket-sized staging yard set up at the corner of Wilshire Blvd. where round the clock trucks pull into the facility that is surrounded by a tarped chain-link fence.
Methods on how to curb coyote attacks from city officials Small pets in danger
HOMES for the birds. 13 LIBRARIES plan sales. 9 PROFESSOR tells of salt's curse. 15
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HEADED FOR Alexandria House are toys donated by Park La Brea residents and Wilshire Rotary Club. See story page 21
Small pets are in danger of being attacked by coyotes seeking food and water along the streets of Hancock Park. Several pets have already been killed by the animals. Greg Randall, wildlife specialist with the city Dept. of Animal Services, and Councilman Tom LaBonge are passing along ways to prevent attacks. Always walk your dog on a leash and stay close to high pedestrian traffic areas. Keep your pets indoors or See Coyotes, Sec. 2, p 2
The noise, light (at night from portable generators), ground vibration from the dump trucks, homeless urinating and living in the area and litter is overwhelming, residents told Metro officials at a community meeting last month. “The impact on Windsor Village residents will be horrendous” on this estimated 10-year project, R.J. Strotz, member of the Windsor Village Association Board of Directors, wrote in a community See Purple Line, p 8
On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane When parking on Larchmont, be sure to bring change or use a credit card. No matter if you're using a quarter or a card, don’t skimp. The penalty is a $63 parking ticket. *** Chauffeured limousines brought Jay Z and Beyonce to Café Gratitude recently, and the paparazzi were having a field day. The pair has been on See BLVD., p 10
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Community Platform
Calendar
By Jane Gilman We looked into our crystal ball to discover what will be major topics of the new year.
Crime and safety Burglaries and thefts from vehicles have increased in the past few months. One of the deterrents is the block captain. If you don’t have a captain on your block, find one or be one. Support your local patrol agencies; the more people who sign up, the more cars will be surveying the area.
Traffic
Wed., Jan. 8 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council board meeting, The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 12 – Park LaBrea Residents’ Association annual meeting. Theater, 2 p.m. Mon., Jan. 20 –Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Fri., Jan. 31 – Delivery of the February issue of the Larchmont Chronicle.
Our daily commute will be impacted by both Bus Rapid Transit and Metro Rail construction. This is a good year to see where the subway and light rail can take you.
Health
We have become smarter in our diets and exercise regime. Take advantage of the articles and advertising in our annual Health & Beauty section, beginning on page 11. They provide a variety of ideas on keeping fit from acupuncture to spinning.
Fun Take time to enjoy leisure time activities. Having fun should be factored into everyone’s schedule. Our museums and local libraries are goldmines of interesting activities—see the monthly schedules beginning on page 9 of section two.
We wish everyone a Happy, and Successful New Year! There are lots of things we’ll be working on for Hancock Park in 2014, and invite you to join us. The Hancock Park Streets Committee has put together a survey for Hancock Park residents asking them to vote on one of three options for finally fixing our streets. Option 1 is Asphalt Resurfacing; Option 2 is Concrete Street Replacement; and Option 3 is No Major repairs. The original streets in Hancock Park were concrete. While the City will repave our streets, they will only do it in asphalt. To resurface our streets in concrete will take the formation of a special assessment district Hancock Park residents will tax themselves to raise the additional funds to install concrete. The survey will be sent to all Hancock Park homeowners enclosed with a self-addressed postage paid response card. We ask everyone in Hancock Park to read the options carefully, vote and send their card in by February 1st, 2014. The HOA trimming all the Palm trees along the Highland median and adding trees where needed.! We are so happy to continue to make the median beautiful There has been a number of home and car break-ins so sure to lock your windows and doors, don’t leave visible electronics in your car, and never open your door to a stranger. If you observe suspicious activity call Wilshire Police Desk 213-473-0476. You can also call our Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Dave Cordova- cell phone at 213-793-0650 and notify your private security patrol cars. Never confront a suspicious person, always call 911. The Association will be holding our Annual Hancock Park Block Captain meeting in January. Additional information will be announced in December. Report street light outages to the city at: http://bsl.lacity. org/. Report potholes by submitting an online request at http://bss.lacity.org/request.htm. If you’re planning changes to your house read the Preservation Plan which can be found at: http://www.hancockparkhomeownersassociation. org/ orhttp://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ) and contact City Planner Vinita Huang (213-978-1216 or Vinita.Huang@lacity.org). Be sure and look at our website for news – http://www.HancockPark.org . Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s AntiGraffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC34EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 Questions regarding filming - contact Filming Committee, Cami Taylor (323-692-1414Home and 310-659-6220-Office). Adv.
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'Are you making any New Year's resolutions?' That's the question
inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.
Police Beat Suspect detained, arrested after opening packages WILSHIRE DIVISION
Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova 213-793-0650 31646@lapd.lacity.org
Repairing Our Streets – Options to Think About
WILSHIRE DIVISION A suspect was caught by an SSA security guard in the act of opening and planning to take packages at a client’s home on the 200 block of S. McCadden Pl. on Nov. 29. The officer investigated when he received notification of an alarm activation at the victim’s home. The suspect had switched off the power to the house to gain entry. He had opened the boxes and taken a watch which he was wearing. The SSA officer detained the man until the police arrived and arrested him. ROBBERY: A cell phone was stolen from a man as he walked near the corner of Arden Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd.
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"My resolution is to have as wonderful of a year as I had last year." Ken Collins St. Andrews Square
Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo 213-793-0709 31762@lapd.lacity.org on Nov. 25 at 9:35 p.m. One suspect approached the victim, threatening him with an airsoft gun while another suspect took the cell phone away. AGGRESSIVE ASSAULT: A man was attacked by another man with a bat at an apartment building on the 300 block of N. Sycamore on Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. The men were involved in a verbal dispute. One man became enraged and struck the other with a bat. BURGLARIES: A laptop computer was stolen from a residence on the 500 block of N. Lucerne Blvd. on Nov. 25 between 10:45 a.m. and noon. A laptop, tablet computer and jewelry were taken from a home on the 700 block of S. Highland Ave. on Nov. 25 between 11:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The suspect smashed the rear glass door. (Please turn to page 6)
Corrections SOLAR TRASH In an article last month on the new solar trashcans on Larchmont Blvd., it was stated the containers will save the city $25,000 a year in pick-up costs. The savings will be by the Larchmont Village Business Improvement District. The city does not pay for the daily trash pick up service.
"I think just to give to as many people in need as I can." Maddie Conrad Hancock Park "I'm resolving to cancel my Netflix subscription because I spend too much time on it. But I'm not sure if I can do it." Samantha Lieberman Hancock Park
"My resolution for 2014 is to wrap my own gifts. Oh, and to run the L.A. Marathon." T.J. Daly Koreatown
ELEVATORS An article last month on elevators at Park La Brea said two elevators will be fixed each year under a management plan. They will be fixed at a rate of four elevators a year.
"Yes! My resolution is to learn to sew." Zan Romanoff Ridgewood Place
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January 2014
SECTION One
Going up, or down, it's a better ride at Park La Brea
INSIDE Section one COUNCIL REPORT
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SQUEAKY WHEEL
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HEALTH & BEAUTY 11-20 AROUND TOWN
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SCHOOL NEWS
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ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 30 At the Movies - 31
DESIGNING peace.
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HOLA on the Town.
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L.A. gets a song.
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Section two REAL ESTATE Real Estate sales LIBRARIES
MUSEUM ROW
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HOME & GARDEN 12-14 PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL
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CADILLAC work out.
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By Suzan Filipek Elevator repair has moved full-speed ahead at Park La Brea, which is implementing several improvements to ensure the apartment complex’ 36 lifts are in good working order. Among them are hiring a full-time manager to primarily focus on the elevators as well as independent consulting group BOCA. “We’ve noticed changes in the right direction,” said Marjorie Green, a member of Renters United at Park La Brea. The group organized last year after several incidents of residents stuck in elevators and other mishaps in the 14-story towers. “This was not an adversarial relationship. We indicated
very early on this was our home, and we were not there to take pot shots,” Green said. Members met last month with Chris Scroggin, vice president of Prime Realty, owner of Park La Brea, and John Birney, director of residential services. Scroggin said he’s in the process of hiring the new manager who will focus on improving and monitoring the elevators. Two elevators are being modernized currently in one tower. Another four will be upgraded this year. And they will continue to work with BOCA. “They advise us on how we can better their function. They offer a level of detail that wasn’t there before,” Scroggin added. (Please turn to page 8)
Real People, Real Stories
Notes From the
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By John Winther
Every year we all express the same idea: I am going to make and follow my New Year’s resolutions. This usually lasts for all of us about two weeks. The year starts creeping up on us and we lose our resolve. We have a marvelous medical building just north of Beverly as well many physical and medical services on Larchmont. Take a look at www.larchmont.com and start booking your appointments. Begin an exercise program, upgrade your look for 2014 and book activities and events and start having fun. Meet your neighbors, friends and relatives on Larchmont and plan for
Harvey Kornspan, Retired executive with CBS Corp. Pictured with (from left): Lulu, Miles and Coco
the coming year. The Year 2013 was good for the Larchmont Blvd. The Family Fair,
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interactions we’ve experienced with them over the years.
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marijuana shop that is contemplat-
with Octavio Inofuentes (the 2 Jettas) and Rami Zeid (my turbo beetle). These guys delivered
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straight talk and backed it up with service. We are totally pleased with our transactions.
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‘Clock has stopped’ on Lucerne condo development By Suzan Filipek A re-design is in the works for Morumbila developers proposed five-story condo development at 859 S. Lucerne Blvd. The 15-unit project had been proposed to be built on the empty lot formerly occupied by a single-family home. But outcry from the community regarding the project’s size and scope prompted the city to intervene. “We met with the applicant
who is submitting a re-design based on community concerns for the proposed structure,” said Ken Bernstein, manager, Office of Historic Resources of the city Planning Dept. The building included a two-level subterranean parking and was attached to a condo conversion of the St. James Terrace apartment building next door, also owned by the developer. Residents in Windsor Village opposed the design’s min-
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High rents are driving some businesses off Larchmont Blvd. Hamburger Hamlet XP, which opened only 12 months ago at 217 N. Larchmont Blvd., has closed its doors. “Chipotle took a lot of our business,” said owner Keith Warlick. Planning to move in February is Supercuts. The staff has been cutting residents’ hair for the past 15 years at 240 N. Larchmont, has been forced out. “The rent has doubled,” said a spokesman for the firm. The landlord said he wants to make Larchmont “the next Rodeo Drive.” The new location is 6114 Sunset Blvd. at Gower Ave.
Savage elected president of LaBrea-Hancock Homeowners Traffic, safety and zoning are top on the list of concerns of Barbara Savage, new president of the LaBrea-Hancock Homeowners Association. Members of the 335-home association elected Savage to replace Fred Pickel who has moved to Pasadena. Vice presidents are Bob Eisele and Brad Jewett. Cathy Roberts was elected secretary. Savage, a resident of the area since 1986, said, “We have a wonderful com- NEW head of LHHA, munity. I meet many of our neighbors Barbara Savage. through walking my dog.” A chemist, she founded the firm Body Conscious and also created a diet protocol. Savage is a former dancer and L.A. Raiders cheerleader.
Larchmont Bungalow criminal case delayed in L.A. Superior Court The Larchmont Bungalow criminal case has been moved to Fri., April 11 by L.A. Superior Court Judge Henry Barela at the objection of the prosecution. “The defense requested a continuance until June 2014. I objected and told the court that it had indicated that the defense needed to either plead or go to trial. The judge overruled my objection and continued the case until April,” said Serena Christion, deputy city attorney. Meanwhile the civil case of the Bungalow at 107 N. Larch-
mont Blvd. returns to court for a case management conference Feb. 18. City attorneys argue owner Albert Mizrahi violated a signed covenant, promising he would not have tables and chairs at the licensed take– out. Sit-down restaurants are limited on Larchmont per city zoning laws. Bungalow owners sued the city after it revoked its certificate of occupancy and building permit shortly after opening in Sept. 2009. (Please turn to page 7)
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Retirement comes next for Elsa and Larry Gillham By Sondi Toll Sepenuk Elsa and Larry Gillham, Lucerne Blvd., have finally decided to walk away from the accounting, bookkeeping and business management company they built in 1979, called Larchmont Data, Inc. Born in the Philippines, Elsa came to the U.S. to visit Chicago as a graduation gift back in the 1970s. She was supposed to return home and begin studying for a law degree. “My direction was interrupted by fate,” says Elsa. “I loved it here and life just happens.” Chicago turned out to be too cold for Elsa’s liking, so she migrated to sunny Southern California. In 1977, Elsa also landed a job with Fred Norris Accounting on Larchmont Blvd., where she met her soon-to-be husband, Larry, a CPA. They worked well together, so they bought the business from Norris and formed Larchmont Data, Inc. on July 1, 1979. Elsa handled the bookkeeping while Larry became a sole proprietor and focused on the tax aspects of the business. Eventually, Elsa’s three sisters joined the company. “Originally, we were located at 324 N. Larchmont Blvd. in a small house. Then we moved to the second floor office.” Finally, the Gillhams found the perfect spot for their business—a house at 428 N. Larchmont Blvd. that they converted it into an office in 1994. Given the choice, Elsa prob-
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ably would have retired a few years back, but Larry wasn’t quite ready. “We wanted to take our time to find the right person to take over the business.” They finally found the right buyer. P & C Group, Inc. bought their business and moved it to Wilshire Blvd. “We’ve had employees with us for 25 years, one who even commuted all the way from Riverside day after day… the same people who were handling accounts in our office are still handling them now.” Even though Elsa and Larry are retiring, Elsa has no plans of leaving the boulevard behind. She is treasurer of the Larchmont Boulevard Association, as well as incoming governor for District 5280 of the local Rotary International. They also plan to do more travelling; they’ve already visited 71 countries together. Another goal is to spend more time with their son, daughter, and grandchildren in L.A. “We’ve been working 24/7 for the last 34 years,” proclaims Elsa. “Now we’re going to do the things we want to do!”
SECTION One
Winners told in holiday home, window contest Among the winners of the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society holiday decorating contest was the Most Whimsical home at 425 S. Rossmore Ave. The Best Block went to 100 S. Wilton Place. Earning the Most Creative was the house at 343 S. Plymouth Blvd. Most Traditional honors went to the house at 401 S. Hudson Ave. and Most Spectacular was won by the 148 N. June St. home. Village Heights’ window earned the Best Store on Larchmont title. Judy Zeller chaired the con-
DOUBLE WINNER. Village Heights’ window earned first place titles from both the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society and the Larchmont Village Business Improvement District.
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in a parking lot on the 400 p.m. A door was pried open to Suspects sought block of N. Rossmore Ave. be- gain access to the hood latch. (Continued from page 2) den Pl. on Dec. 10 between tween Nov. 20 at 11:30 p.m. PREVENTION TIP: Sein Wilshire office and Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. The cure your vehicle by locking A computer and phone were 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. building burglary stolen from an apartment on BURGLARIES FROM MO- suspect smashed the rear pas- all doors, windows and sun Los Angeles Police Dept. roofs. Do NOT leave valuables the 600 block of N. Orange Dr. TOR VEHICLES: Computer senger side window. detectives are seeking the on Dec. 9 between 3:15 and 5 equipment and jewelry were Property was stolen from a in your vehicle, especially in public’s help in identifying taken from a car parked in a car parked on the 300 block of plain view. This includes pursp.m. two suspects captured on garage on the 400 block of N. S. June St. between Nov. 24 at es, wallets, briefcases, laptop Jewelry was taken from a surveillance video burglarhome on the 200 block of N. Rossmore Ave. between Nov. 3 p.m. and Nov. 25 at 7:40 a.m. computers, cell phones, iPods, izing an office building on Plymouth Blvd. on Dec. 10 be- 20 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 11 Money and a portable GPS CDs, cameras or shopping Wilshire Blvd. near Rimpau a.m. The rear passenger side were taken from a car parked bags. tween 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Blvd. on Nov. 27. in a garage on the 300 block of Use an anti-theft device Money, jewelry and an iPad window was smashed. The video shows the suswere stolen from a residence Computer equipment was N. Rossmore Ave. on Nov. 24 such as a club. Park your vepects leaving the building on the 300 block of S. McCad- stolen from a vehicle parked between 2 and 9:45 a.m. The hicle in areas where there is a at 7:55 a.m. with computfront passenger window was high concentration of pedesers and sports memorabilia smashed. trian traffic. At night, park in stacked on a furniture dolly. Confused About The battery was stolen from well-lit areas. The items were loaded into a HeAltH CAre reform? a vehicle parked near the cordark-color Scion. ner of 3rd St. and Orange Dr. 911 is for emergencies only. Surveillance footage of the I CAn Help You: between Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. and To report non-emergencies, suspects, described as white • Answer your health care reform questions call 877-275-5273. Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. males, 25 to 35 years old, can • IdentIfy if you are eligible for a subsidy PREVENTION TIP: Lock be viewed in the newsroom at • revIew your product options and costs all doors, gates, garage and www.lapdonline.org. 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OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A woman crossing the intersection at Wilshire Blvd. and Van Ness Ave. had her handbag stolen on Dec. 1 at 7:33 p.m. A woman grabbed the victim’s purse as she was crossing the street. The victim fought back, but the suspect was able to overpower her, and fled with the purse in a waiting vehicle. The victim’s property was partially recovered later after an arrest was made. A woman’s handbag was Greater Wilshire snatched as she walked near Neighborhood Council the corner of Beachwood Dr. Elections will be held on and Beverly Blvd. on Dec. 13 at 4:10 a.m. The suspect apSunday, March 30, 2014 proached the woman, asking her to “hey come here,” and then attempted to grab her The candidate filing period ends purse, but missed. The womTuesday, Feb. 18 an ran, dropping her purse, which was picked up by the suspect who fled in a car. BURGLARY: A laptop was stolen from a home on the 100 block of N. Gramercy on Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. The suspect pried open the rear window to gain entry and ransack the residence and then fled with the property. at the Wednesday, January 15 board meeting BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: M o n at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. ey and a camera were taken from an unlocked car parked Fred is a former GWNC board member, in a driveway on the 500 block of N. Gower St. between Dec. city’s Ratepayer Advocate and former 1 at 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 7:20 President of LaBrea-Hancock a.m. Homeowners Association. A knife was taken from an unlocked car parked in a driveway on the 400 block of For additional information and map, N. 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(Continued from page 4) Mizrahi’s attorney alleges he is being discriminated against as other take-outs on the boulevard have tables and chairs. The city won the civil case in Dec. 2011 but two causes of action remained: violation of equal protection and violation of civil rights. Those were resolved earlier this year when Judge Suzanne Bruguera had granted a motion for judgment on the pleadings without leave to amend, said Kim Westoff, deputy city attorney
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Calling all Third Street alumni!! By Sondi Sepenuk Hard to believe, but Third Street Elementary School is celebrating its 90-year anniversary in 2014. The 90th Anniversary Committee is reaching out to all alumni to help organize the big on-campus celebration on May 17, 2014. Some activities for the event, which is in the planning stages, include classroom themes by decades, a presentation of the school’s first “Distinguished Alumni Award,” tours of the school campus and musical performances by current Third Street students, and much more. Alumni can help make this event a success in several ways: by reaching out and spreading the word to their former Third Street classmates, by helping the anniversary committee organize elements of the event and by supporting the alumni giving fund. Additionally, if any alumni have old photos, newsletters, projects or other artifacts from their time at Third Street, the school would like to share them at the event so current and future students can learn more about the his-
tory of their alma mater. For more information, visit friendsofthird.org/alumni or alumni@thirdstreetschool. com.
Martin Luther King clothing drive and breakfast is Jan. 20
Big Sunday will hold a clothing drive and community breakfast on Martin Luther King Day on Mon., Jan. 20 at 6111 Melrose Ave. In honor of the MLK National Day of Service, gently used items will be collected at the local site prior to the holiday. Sorting and packing the items will take place on Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages are welcome to help at the second annual event. Contact rob@bigsunday.org. Everyone is welcome to join the breakfast, too!
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If you are concerned about safeguarding the Greater Wilshire area from traffic and zoning infractions, sign up to be a candidate for the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) board. The call for candidates opened Jan. 2, and registration is open until Feb. 18. Elections will be held on Sun., March 30. Barbara Savage, the Council’s election chairman, said the volunteer group represents 50,000 constituents between La Brea Ave. and Manhattan Pl. “We have implemented traffic mitigation, prevented zoning violations and addressed other concerns affecting residents in the area,” Savage detailed. Board members represent the 15 geographic areas in the Greater Wilshire area. Board positions are also available in six special interest categories such as renter, business or religion.
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bulletin. A community meeting with MTA officials was held last month with some constructive results. “I’m hopeful because now we’ve got a dialogue going with MTA,” said Jeff Healy, who hops a bus near his home and transfers to the Purple Line to work downtown. He loves the subway. So when he heard MTA was extending it he was thrilled, until flood lights showered his home late one night unannounced. “They just came out of the blue… it was pretty jolting. They seemed to be pointing at
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Going up or down at Park La Brea (Continued from page 1) Among improvements are better notification to residents when outages occur, signs in elevators telling people how to contact patrol in an emergency and a better supply of spare parts to minimize delays. “We’ve put up some signs and sent emailing blasts… and opened our capacity at our dispatch office to receive more calls,” Scroggin said. Also Schindler elevator repair company is on site five days a week, an increase of 20 percent.
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Arnold Schwartzman incorporated shrapnel from the Demilitarized Zone for his 20-foot-high monument, “Peace Bell Memorial,” unveiled Dec. 20 at the Korean War Memorial Museum in Seoul. The Sycamore Ave. resident is familiar with war, having served in Korea, and in producing and directing an Oscarwinning documentary on the Holocaust, “Genocide.” His more recent work is suspended from two links of a chain forming the letters “UN.” The monument is made of aluminum and bronze and stands on a circular stone base straddling the United Nations crest, surrounded by flags of member nations. The work was inspired by
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Deadly run-in with coyote prompts new solutions Each day as Councilmember of District Four, I encounter new challenges that must be met in order to help and protect communities in the city of Los Angeles. This week after a tragic and deadly runin between a dog and a coyote, I asked myself, what exactly could be done? Through the many years of being a Silverlake resident, I too have encountered coyotes and cannot help but notice that not only are our pets in danger, but our loved ones as well. As most of you already know, the terrible incident that occurred in Hancock Park, about a half a block from Wilshire Blvd., is not the only recent encounter that has happened in this community or throughout CD4 itself. I would like to first take this time to express my deepest condolences to the family who is mourning the loss of their beloved dog, Jack. Every morning when I hike in Griffith Park or as
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Coyotes have no reason to fear humans and therefore become bolder in behavior. Unfortunately, it’s been a dry year and these animals have come further south where there’s a lot of open space and have been recently attracted to our neighborhoods. Whether a predatory wildlife incident happens in the Wilshire Country Club or the beautiful homes in Hancock Park or Windsor Square, this
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Gini Hook Wooldridge, passed away Nov. 23. She was a longtime resident of the St. Andrews Square neighborhood. She was born in Ohio and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School. She attended college in San Francisco. Gini had her own bookkeeping business for decades. She served as a volunteer with the Wilshire Rotary Club. She leaves her two brothers, Mike and Bill Hook, along with nieces and nephews. For more information, go to gini.muchloved.com.
Fred Pickel, former board member of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, will receive the Citizen Recognition Award for his community service at the council’s Wed., Jan. 15 meeting at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. at 7 p.m.. During presidency of LaBrea-Hancock Homeowners Association, he almost singlehandedly took on Carnation and Avalon property owners to reduce the size of the projects in 1990. Carnation downsized from a 22-story office tower to 11 stories; Avalon went from 300 to 123 units.
is a serious problem and something must be done. As Councilmember, I will do whatever I can to help raise awareness and let my constituents know that I am working to improve this situation. With every problem, there are always several steps to resolve an issue. My first step is to talk to our Director of Animal Services and see if there is a strategy we can come up with to help mitigate this problem. In joint efforts with Animal Services, we will work together to try and find ways to protect our communities. One of the issues the city comes up against is, it does not own wildlife, nor does it have the authority to move or remove wildlife, as dictated by both the state and federal governments. Los Angeles is still wild in many respects and our neighborhoods are also neighborhoods belonging to coyotes and other wildlife. However, this does not mean there are not many ways to protect one’s family and pets and to keep our loved ones safe. One of the biggest things I’ve taken away from the information about coyotes is the importance of deterring and scaring them away, particularly if you have your pet with you when you encounter them. As constituents contact my office and raise their concerns, I provide them with a document that includes extensive information on how to
encounters with wildlife. Today, what’s most impordeal with wildlife and coyotes tant is new education on what within our communities. The to do now. This means, we as a document includes informa- community must be a part of tion from links Larchmont to wildlife Chronicle the solution in a different way. deterrents, scare tactics and 2014 Turn to section two, page Janurary 3, suggestions on property al- 2 for pointers on preventing teration to reduce negative coyote attacks.
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(Continued from page 1) a vegan diet. *** Chevalier’s Books was the scene of a farewell party for staff member Norman Dixon, who has joined KCET in the fund development department. *** The holiday spirit was evident in many ways this year. One example: Scouts in Boy Scout Troop 10 distributed toys and food to 163 families in the One Voice Christmas program, we heard from Thomas Fenady.
cess. It will not impact benefits earned to date. Do you support a Live Within Its Means charter amendment? This will require the city to develop a Five-Year Financial Plan, pass two-year balanced budgets, and over the next 10 to 15 years, fully fund the City’s two pension plans as well as repair and maintain our streets, sidewalks, parks and the rest of our deteriorating infrastructure. Needless to say, the aspiring politicians and the downtown political establishment and their cronies will not appreciate being put on the spot. They will tell us with a straight face that they are worthy stewards of our hard-earned cash. But a history of budget she-
‘Miracle Mile 2014’ “Miracle Mile 2014” will be published with the March issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. It is a year-round guide to residential, retail and business news in the area. Deadline to reserve advertising space is Feb. 3. Contact Pam Rudy, 323-462-2214 x11.
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nanigans and the buildup of massive unfunded liabilities tell us that we would be fools to trust City Hall. We must demand answers so that the next two generations of Angelenos are not burdened by our failure to rein in the financial excesses of City Hall. Jack Humphreville is on the board of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, chair of the DWP Advocacy Committee and a budget advocate.
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Health & Beauty Looking for a new workout? Sweat it out at Flywheel on Larchmont By Sondi Toll Sepenuk The last time I took a spinning class was 15 years ago. So when my editor assigned me the job of writing an article about Flywheel on Larchmont, let’s just say jumping for joy was not part of the workout. But it’s my job, and I’ll do anything for my favorite local newspaper.
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The moment I showed up at Flywheel, I could tell the world of indoor cycling had changed drastically in the last 15 years. The space was squeaky clean, bright, and the employees greeted me enthusiastically. “Everyone is important to us,” said Alyssa Mandell, Flywheel’s Larchmont marketing coordinator, who looks like she takes about 50 cycling classes per day. “We want to make sure the instructors know you, your body and can give you the full cycling experience.” To my delight, I found that Flywheel makes working out easy. They provide the cycling shoes, the towels, lockers, and even a filtered water system that includes both ice-cold water and room temperature options. Basically, all you have to do is get yourself there, and the rest is taken care of by people who want you to succeed. Flywheel opened its first lo-
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‘Biggest Loser’ debuts program for Curves Larchmont Jillian Michaels is coming to Larchmont. The hostess of television’s “The Biggest Loser” will be offering workouts through her newest program at all Curves including the local fitness studio at 527 N. Larchmont Blvd. The workouts are free for members. And they are designed for women of all fitness levels. Michaels developed new, functional workouts just for the Curves Circuit. Every month, she will introduce 12 new moves that will boost intensity, build strength and burn fat. The new workouts are designed for women at every age and fitness level and include simple modifications for each and every movement, said Juliette Kiperman, Curves owner. Curves Complete is another program that combines the workouts with customized meal plans and weekly oneon-one coaching. For more information, call 323-465-4652.
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Clear the clutter, get organized in 2014! By Chris McKenry Guest columnist January is National Get Organized Month, so it's the perfect time to clear clutter from the past and to see how developing new habits will make you more productive in 2014. The simple act of clearing the clutter from your home or office will make you more productive. Because the less stuff or papers you need to sift through in order to find what you need, the faster you will be able to get your hands on what you are looking for. It’s that simple. In my office we pull out the 2013 bookkeeping files and closed project files from the desk drawers and set up new files for the coming year. The files that were pulled from the desk drawers are
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boxed, labeled “2013 Files,” and kept in nearby storage for six years. Clearing physical clutter from your home and office is one sure-fire way to become more productive. From my experience as a business owner and the son of an aging mother who lives in another state, I do know a thing or two about juggling competing priorities while managing project deadlines. The second step to increased productivity is to keep yourself focused by scheduling tasks as written appointments on your calendar. Whether you like to use a calendar or paper calendar, only schedule one or two tasks per day. Keep in mind that tasks will always take two to three times longer to complete than what you originally anticipated. Unexpected interruptions can surface on a moment’s notice. Remember to find ways of scheduling time for yourself to recharge your batteries. Contrary to popular belief, overwork and multi-tasking are both enemies of productivity. Develop the habit of spending the last 20 minutes of each day evaluating your goals or your project list and scheduling your one to two
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tasks for the next day. If doing this on a weekly basis sounds better for you, spend the last 45 to 60 minutes of each week scheduling one to two daily tasks for the entire week. Chris McHenry, owner of Get it Together LA! is a professional organizer and speaker.
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Q: One of my new year’s resolutions is to take better care of my skin. Can you recommend something without a lot of downtime? A: I have a suggestion that treats so many skincare woes I honestly can’t think of who it doesn’t benefit. You may have heard of micro needling - tiny sterilized needles on what looks like a mini paint roller? The application of these needles stimulates collagen to rejuvenate tired, saggy skin, smooths uneven skin tone, addresses stretch marks, acne, keloid, and other scars, and also cranks the effectiveness of your skincare products via better absorption. How to top that? Well now we have an even more effective tool in the form of Eclipse Micro Pen. Imagine a wand applied to your skin with multiple needles that penetrate and release from your skin. In addition to being a superior applicator, the effect is less discomfort and epidermal damage as well. Depending on your skincare goals, we’ll likely recommend several treatments about four weeks apart. The new year’s looking better already. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Board Certified Dermatologist Located in Larchmont Village with a special focus on anti-aging technology. She is a member of the Botox Cosmetic National Education Faculty and is an international Training Physician for Dermik, the makers of the injectable Sculptra. She is also among a select group of physicians chosen to teach proper injection techniques for Radiesse, the volumizing filler, around the world. Dr. Fitzgerald is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Visit online at www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD. com or call (323) 464-8046 to schedule Adv. an appointment.
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She shares empowerment philosophy in lecture series By Gretchen Fourticq Guest Columnist Beyond the mere window dressing afforded by lifts, tucks and injection, science is beginning to reveal the foundations of the aging process. We know the hazards of inflammation caused by alcohol, sun, sugar, and stress. It breaks down tissue and wrecks havoc in our bodies, causing cancer and, well yes, even wrinkles. But even if we cut out all of our vices, how could we possibly reduce our stress? This is just what Joanna Rachins explores through her series of Health & Wellness lectures at The Ebell of Los Angeles, Tues., Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. guiding participants through an exploration of true agelessness. The monthly lecture series features experts in both traditional and nontraditional health fields. Joanna empowers participants to explore new ways to take responsibility for their own health, challenging them to reverse the normal degenerative process and to lead fuller, richer lives. A Windsor Square resident, she credits 47 years of daily meditation practice with her metamorphosis from a melancholy child and a depressed young woman into a vibrant wife and mother capable of self-respect and self-love. Joanna’s early life in New York City was an unhappy one. In particular, her challenging relationship with her mother left her empty and ill-prepared to form loving and meaningful relationships. After mov-
Joanna Rachins ing to Los Angeles to pursue acting, Joanna was introduced to transcendental meditation. She quickly became a dedicated practitioner, and her daily practice became an important vehicle for self-discovery and healing. After nearly 10 years of selfguided meditation, Joanna, ready to deepen her practice met yogi Swami Muktananda who introduced her to Siddha Yoga meditation. She likens the experience to teaching yourself to play tennis and then finding an amazing coach who takes your play to a whole new level. Joanna credits meditation with cultivating her sense of compassion, both toward herself and toward others, and allowing her to heal the wounds of the past. She reminds us, that even if we are materially rich, life can still be challenging. But, whatever our circumstances, our ability to foster love and respect brings out the best in ourselves and in those we love.
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Juice choices proliferate at local ‘bars,’ restaurants By Helene Seifer Dining columnist Juice bars are proliferating wildly across town. Most cold press an array of healthy components and contend that the resulting uncooked juices provide maximum nutrient absorption. Some claim vast medicinal benefits, from liver detoxification to blood purification. Many recommend a one-to-five-day juice cleanse. Clearly, a pulverized beet has vitamins and minerals, but is drinking our food better than munching it the oldfashioned way? “The health claims are not substantiated,” asserts Jennifer Arussi, a medical clinical dietitian for Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss. However, “Americans are shy of getting
adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, so it’s a method of getting in more good foods.” She cautions that “one in six Americans is obese. Juices provide extra calories, especially ones made with fruit. The ideal way to consume them is as a meal replacement.” Calorie counts vary widely. Green vegetable juices can be as low as 35 calories for eight ounces. Yogurt or milk-based fruit smoothies can approach 300. Sold in 16-ounce sizes or larger, the resulting calorie count can pack an unexpected wallop. “Juices exclude the fiber,” warns Robyn Goldberg, RD, CEDRD (certified eating disorder registered dietician). The owner of the website askaboutfood.com continues,
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“You’ll be hungry soon after and emotionally unsatisfied. Fiber helps regulate blood sugar dips and control insulin levels. It’s ideal to eat your food versus drink it, but it takes work to get a variety of nutrients.” She concludes that
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juices can help boost our diets, but noted that while some foods are best consumed raw, such as vitamin C-rich citrus, others more efficiently release nutrients when cooked—the lycopene in tomatoes, for example. “I’m a juice lover, but I’m a huge proponent of balancing your diet with juice, raw and cooked food,” summarizes holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman, who designed the cleanse programs of M Café and Café Gratitude. “You can’t get all the nutrients from any one method. With juices, you can consume more veggies easily. One cup of juice can have five cups of kale.” She supports short-term cleanses for shaking people out of unhealthy eating routines. “It’s a mental thing. A cleanse can help change their thinking.” Expert consensus holds that juices can be a delicious and nutritious supplement to a diet, not a miracle cure. Explore local options, most under $7 a pop: Pressed Juicery is a California chain new to Larchmont Boulevard. They cold press at
a central L.A. site. “Greens 2” is loaded with kale, spinach, romaine, parsley, cucumber, celery, apple and lemon. Their “Seasonal Blend” combines yam, apple, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pressed Juicery, 201 N. Larchmont Blvd., 323-4642800, www.pressedjuicery.com. The Larchmont Juicery uses organic produce from Larchmont Farmer’s Market growers. They cold press and bottle on site. Popular drinks are “Good Morning Sunshine,” a fusion of green apples, Asian pear, mint, kale, fennel and strawberries, and “The Captain,” made with coconut butter, coconut milk, almond milk and dates. Larchmont Juicery, 121 N. Larchmont Blvd., 323-4663895. The international chain Jamba Juice makes most of its smoothies with fruit and veggie blends shipped from a central plant. Beverages include “Apple ‘N Greens,” a mix of carrots, spinach, bell pepper, kale, spirulina (protein supplement), lettuce, apple, strawberry, peach, mango and banana. Jamba Juice, 158 N. Larchmont Blvd., 323-461-7400, www.jambajuice.com. Clover on La Brea cold-presses juices at their Third Street location. “Go Big” presses beet, kale, carrot, apple, wheatgrass, lemon and ginger. “The Chia Spa” blends chia seeds, dates, almond butter, banana, cinnamon and almond milk. Clover, 342 S. La Brea Ave., 323-609-3903, cloverjuice.com. Larchmont vegan restaurant Café Gratitude serves juices such as “Incredible,” with kale, coconut milk, hemp (Please turn to page 19)
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Pilates heals back pain, builds core, aids hikers too By Suzan Filipek Gia Marakas was a professional Bob Fosse-style dancer, who, eventually, “like most dancers,� was badly hurt. And like many dancers, she turned to Pilates to heal her body. Her shoulder injury long gone, she’s been teaching the exercise method, developed in the 1920s, for the past 15 years. “It’s my greatest passion. I love it as much as I love dance,� the Rossmore Ave. resident said. The exercise style is deceptive. Clients enter her West Hollywood studio and lay down on the Cadillac or Reformer, equipped with a system of pulleys and bars, and think, this is going to be a piece of cake. “Unfortunately it’s not going to go like that,� laughs Marakas. The workout of the body’s “powerhouse�—abs, lower back, thighs and buttocks— targets deeper muscles. Marakas has seen some remarkable turn-arounds in her
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(Continued from page 18) seed, almond butter, maca (a root vegetable) and banana. CafĂŠ Gratitude, 639 N. Larchmont Blvd., 323-5806383, cafegratitudela.com. “Maui Wowie,â€? combining pineapple, apple, cucumber, and wheatgrass, is popular at M CafĂŠ, a macrobiotic eatery on Melrose Ave. M CafĂŠ, 7119 Melrose Ave., 323-525-0588. Do you have a favorite juice? Share it at www.facebook. com/LarchmontChronicle
time. One client in his mid-30s suffered from congenital back issues and nothing seemed to help. He walked in with a cane, and after six months of frequent visits, he was relatively pain free. Best of all he left the cane at home. Once a condition has taken hold, arthritis can be relieved, and you can improve mobility, but only so much if the joint is worn away, adds the classically trained Marakas. She learned from Heidi Kling and Ron Fletcher—both who studied with methodfounder Joseph Pilates. Fletcher is credited with bringing the method to the West Coast. Nutrition is as equally important as exercise, adds Marakas, who eats an organicbased, high protein, low-carbohydrate diet. She recommends two to three, 55-minute sessions a week. Privates, classes and inhome sessions are offered. “I like what Pilates does and how it makes me feel,� says Maggie Murray, a Hancock Park resident. She does “duets� at the Sunset Blvd. studio with her boyfriend David Brynan, when she can carve time into her busy grant writing schedule. After 10 years of classes, her posture is noticeably improved, and the workout is a nice balance to her treadmill running program at Gold’s Gym. Marakas' suggestion to “imagine pulling your belly button into your spine� to develop core strength came in handy during a recent hiking trip to Utah’s national parks.
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We all know that “an apple a day helps keep the doctor away,” but the Dietary Guidelines for Americans released by the USDA drive home the importance of including a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. The guidelines recommend nine servings of produce every day as part of a healthy diet— four servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables. This is up from the previous recommendation of five servings a day. “Fruits and vegetables are the powerhouse foods with mega-nutrition for few calories, and should be the cornerstone of any healthful diet,” says Kathy Means, vice president of the Produce Marketing Association. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a great source of fiber, potassium and antioxidants. While nine servings of fruits and vegetables sounds like a lot, when you look at the total quantity of food involved, it becomes much more manageable. For example, four servings of fruit translates into two cups; five servings of vegetables works out to 2 1/2 cups. And if you’re filling up on fruits and vegetables, you’re much less likely to be craving a candy bar or chips. Here are some tips for fitting those nine servings a day into your menu: • Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables. Now is a good time to expand your horizons and try something new. • Try to include different colors of vegetables in your diet every day: red, as in peppers and tomatoes; green, such as spinach and kale; orange from carrots and squash; white from corn and cauliflower; and purple like eggplant. • Make fruits and vegetables part of every meal. Have a glass of juice with breakfast, or add berries or bananas to your morning cereal. Add a salad to your lunch routine, and vegetable dishes to your dinner table. • Fruits and vegetables are great as portable snacks. Grab an apple or some carrots on
your way out the door. • Smoothies are fun to make, tasty to drink and a good way to consume fruits (and vegetables, too). Blend your fruit of choice with yogurt for a refreshing breakfast treat or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Eye to Eye ... Hancock Park Ophthalmology A conversation with Dr Gordon, Hancock Park Ophthalmologist
Jill: Dr. Gordon, I’m a screenwriter. One morning while typing, I began to experience blurred vision. Is this normal? My eyes are often dry and it seems worse when I work at the computer. Dr. Gordon: What you’re describing is referred to as CVS -- computer vision syndrome, a general term for symptoms including: eye fatigue, dry eyes, pain, blurred vision, and headaches. Aside from computer usage, most people are squinting at their handheld screens. Constant use of these “screens” often lead to CVS affecting more than 75% of users today. Jill: Technology is how I survive! Even my eight year old schedules appointments on my iPhone! Dr. Gordon: Since you have a young child, be aware there is a higher risk of early myopia (nearsightedness) amongst kids who stare at any screen for prolonged periods each day. 5 easy ways to reduce strain on your eyes: 1.Reduce glare- reposition your screen to shift the lighting which causes glare. 2. 20/20/20 rule- every twenty minutes, look 20 feet away, for 20 seconds. 3. Distance from the screen The ideal distance should be 2026 inches from your face. 4. Place a document holder next to your screen to avoid eye fatigue. 5. Computer Glasses- consult your eye specialist for more information. Dr. Gordon: Best of luck! Dr. M. Isaac Gordon is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Trained at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. In addition, he provides services for general eye care and optical needs. Dr. Gordon is located in the Larchmont Medical Building. Call (323)465-0562, or visit www.hancockparkophthalmology.com. Adv.
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Alexandria House gains clothes, toys from organizations Children living at Alexandria House as well as former residents received toys and games thanks to donations from Park La Brea residents and Wilshire Rotary Club
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WEDDING united Bryan Bilgore and Elva Shkreli.
Bilgore, Shkreli exchanged vows Bryan Bilgore and Elva Shkreli exchanged vows at a nautical-themed ceremony at Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on Nov. 30. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Shkreli of New York. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bilgore of Windsor Square. The bride, a fashion designer and manufacturer, created her silk organza gown which was embellished by her mother with seed pearls and petite Swarovski crystals. The bridegroom is president of a home theatre company, Sensorium AVR. Maid of honor was Anna Booth. Andrew Bilgore was best man.
Sixteen girls who spent the past six years volunteering in the community debuted at the Coronet Debutante Ball in November in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Following a waltz with their fathers, the debutantes, dressed in white ball gowns, took to the dance floor with their escorts. A candlelit dinner with family and friends followed. Proceeds from the Ball benefit the philanthropies of the National Charity League, Los Angeles Founder Chapter.
Club to hear history of Music Center Members of the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary will hear the history of The Music Center at its Mon., Feb. 10 breakfast meeting at the California Club. Elizabeth Kennedy, vice president of The Music Center, will share the history of the cultural center that is celebrating its 50th anniversary. For information, contact Hilary Crahan at 323-3513557.
Women are an ‘Endangered Species’ Find out why numbers of women representing county in elected offices are dropping and how to reverse the trend on Sun., Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National
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Martha Woodward Marshall January 16,1928 – November 14, 2013
Martha Woodward Marshall, who resided in Hancock Park for many years, passed away November 14th at her home in Rancho Mirage, CA, at age 85. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ira A. Marshall, and two siblings: Marilyn Woodward Rauen and Larry Woodward. She is the beloved mother of five: Tony Marshall, Bobbie Velasquez, Mimi Marshall, Michael Marshall, and Marilyn Morgadinho; proud grandmother of seven: Brandon Marshall, Lisa Manheim, Joe Marshall, Torrey Velasquez, Jonathan Morgadinho, Lauren Marshall and Stephen Marshall; doting great grandmother of Naomi Manheim, Josephine Manheim, and Ronan Marshall. Martha grew up at the Woodward home at 314 S. Plymouth, and attended Immaculate Heart High School and USC. She was a fine athlete throughout her life. Martha loved entertaining and managed a gracious home that was open to all. She will be remembered for her boundless generosity, her nickname “Big Crab”, and her abiding love for the Catholic faith. A memorial service will be held at St. Brendan Catholic Church on Saturday, January 18th at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Women in Recovery, c/o Sister Ada Geraghty, 32460 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 202, Dana Point, CA 92629. ©LC0114
members. December meeting for the Money was also donated residents of the House. Donato the home for tions filled the nonwomen and chil- Photo on Page 1 profit agency’s truck dren to buy adult parked near the meetgifts as well. ing place at Olympia “Given how tight the econo- Medical Center. my is, people have to make de- Vaughan was on hand to cisions about paying rent and thank Chamber members for buying food,” said Sister Judy their donations and also for Vaughan, founder and direc- the more than $2,000 that was tor of Alexandria House. “To raised during the event. be able to help them is invalu- “We couldn’t do what we do able.” without the support of friends Miracle Mile Chamber of who understand the imporCommerce members brought tance of spreading joy,” said gently used clothing to the Vaughan.
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Alexandria House, 424 S. Alexandria Ave, is a transitional home for single women and women with children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. The women benefit from a supportive community and an encouraging environment. FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Admiring the collection are, from left, Maura Daly, Park La Brea Marketing; Carlota Ramos, Alexandria House; Sunnie Yanzez, Alexandria House; and Sophie Brousseau, Park La Brea activity director.
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Youth programs gain from HOLA gala; Dr. Campen is honored More than 400 donors and guests came to the Beverly Hills Hotel in November for a “Holiday of the Heart” gala. For nearly 25 years Heart of Around Los Angethe les (HOLA) Town has been with t r a n s Patty Hill forming the MidWilshire community by providing exceptional free programs in academics, arts, music and athletics to atrisk youths. While the crowd dined on stuffed chicken with spinach brioche and pine nuts, HOLA board president J. Warren Rissier and president emiritus Skip Koenig presented his year’s “Hero of the Heart” award to longtime mentor and supporter Michael Ziering.
A troupe of HOLA mentees paid heartfelt tribute to Ziering for his leadership in guiding the organization to financial stability as well as providing a generous endowment from the Ziering Family Foundation. Among those dancing under the magnificent art nouveau chandelier to the tunes of Stew and the Crew were Ziering’s wife Diane, his children Matthew, Natalie, and Sam and his mom, Marilyn Ziering. Others movin’ and groovin’ included Leah and Sam Fischer, Nancy Berman and Alan Bloch, Deborah and Matthew Irmas, Stacy and Ron Robinson, Lee and Steve Miller, Liz Levitt Hirsch, Bob Terry, HOLA founder Mitch Moore,
FRIENDS of Angelique Campen who celebrated her recognition were, from left, Maria Botham, Kathleen Manolakas, Michele MacMullin, May Isbell, Margaret Jacquemin, the honoree, Margo Merrick, Cassandra Nelson, Barbara Lee and Tara Brancato.
and HOLA executive director Tony Brown with wife Gwen. The gala raised a record $500,000! *** “Time to Celebrate” was the theme of the 1940’s-style event marking the 70th year of Providence Saint Joseph
Foundation’s service to Los Angeles in November at Universal Studios Hollywood Globe Theatre. Dr. Angelique Campen took the evening’s honors for an impressive list of contributions to St. Joseph which included tireless dedication to strengthening ER capacities and depth of service. Among the many whistling and clapping for Angelique were proud parents Dia and Ray Shuldenfrei, her husband Chase Campen, and friends including Cassie Nelson, Margaret Jacquemin, May Isbell, Margot and Jack Merrick, Maria Botham and Tara Brancato. “Her steller emergency services team exemplifies the compassionate and exquisite care they offer to every-
LONGTIME supporter Michael Ziering, right, and Tony Brown, HOLA director, at fundraiser.
one who comes through the doors,” said Peter J. Lynch, chairman of the Foundation’s board of governors. Also there were Murphy and Ed Romano and Patricia Modrzejewski, Foundation president of Southern California. Proceeds go to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Emergency Department. Happy New Year! And that’s the chat!
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school news IMMACULATE HEART By Krista Gelev 12th Grade January at Immaculate Heart is a bright, whirring period filled with immense academic, social and spiritual engagement. Returning from Christmas vacation, students fill the campus with enthusiastic hopes for the New Year. For the first week, the campus buzzes in anxious preparation for the dreaded final exams. Students also look forward to a new year of service. In December, students involved with the Campus Ministry Leadership Team and Community Service Team established what they hope to be a permanent link with Covenant House, a refuge and rehabilitation center for homeless teenagers. Students have already launched a series of monthly workshops to make fleece blankets and sandwiches to be delivered to homeless youth. Later this month, juniors experience two of the most defining events of their year with the annual Close Up trip to Washington, D.C., and their participation in the cherished tradition of the Ring Ceremony where they will receive class rings engraved with Immaculate Heart’s historic emblem.
Echo Horizon
By Talia Abrahamson, 6th grade Lilly Habas, 5th grade
The finale of our fun-filled fall was our Winter Program, a Season of Light. All grades participated in this show, which reflected their skills in the arts. For example, the 6th grade sang “Suit and Tie” to self-choreographed
MELROSE ELEMENTARY By Lana Mingasson 4th Grade This month has been really fun. Melrose had Pajamarama, Star Party, the Spelling Bee and one really special anti-bullying start-off. At the Pajamarama, we watched “Monsters Inc.” and “Monsters U.” Younger kids enjoyed board games with Ms. Miyaji in the library. Star Party was a big success. There was a conference with an astronaut, the planetarium, telescopes, and even laser graffiti! The spelling bee was really amaz-
dancing. Parents and friends were invited and the entire school attended the performances. One of the best things about the holidays is sharing. Students donated new toys, games, and books to the Didi Hirsch Community Center to make other children’s holidays brighter. Children learned that making others happy is a gift in return. Echo Horizon’s most recent team basketball and volleyball games were a hit, and many people from both our school and the opposing school, Turning Point, attended. Echo Horizon now has an unofficial mascot, which is the seagull. Some of the 5th graders got creative and crafted a construction paper seagull costume for the mascot to wear. The seagull led the pep squad in cheers that raised lots of enthusiasm.
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celebrate our 106th anniversary! We will have a “Fun Afternoon” to celebrate Page’s birthday on Jan. 17. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will honor both the amazing civil rights leader also the inspiring South African leader Nelson Mandela, whom we bid a sad farewell to in December. The Social Studies Fair and our Open House for Prospective Parents are coming up. To end the month by helping our community, our entire school is participating in the Pennies for Patients program to help raise money for children with leukemia and lymphoma.
ing. All of the grades went up to spelling two grades above their grades! It was really fun when we got to spell really hard words. Fourth grade teacher, Ms.Valera, started the anti-bullying project. There is a news group, posters group, media group, and speeches and plays group. Ms. Valera said, “I was bullied and harassed growing up. It was always a terrible experience each time I was bullied. No person should ever be made to feel less than anyone else. My greatest hope is that I can prevent at least one of my students from feeling invaluable or unimportant, because every human being is important, beautiful and precious.”
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By Isabel Arroyo 6th Grade HSH recently finished phase one of their renovation plan for the campus. Now the classrooms are much bigger and brighter,
and there are balconies everywhere. As a fun little treat, we had a great book fair. Our amazing librarian, Ms. Pamela, organized it, and everyone had a great time. And all the money we made was used to buy more books!
In sports, our basketball team won two games against Pilgrim. Go HSH! The 4th grade went on a field trip to the San Juan Capistrano Mission. The 5th and 6th grades went to The Getty Villa, and were amazed at the Greek and Roman sculptures.
Trying to make a difference in the world, we helped many of the homeless this year. We recently had a car wash to raise money for PATH, the homeless shelter. We also collected many toiletries, put them in bags, and gave them to PATH. We donated Christmas and Hanukkah presents to the children at the Linden Center. Our objective is to give every child there two presents.
Episcopal School Los Angeles
By Hays Johnson 8th grade Our ESLA Schoolhouse was officially blessed in the Blessing of the Schoolhouse. The ceremony started off with a bang as the faculty and student body processed around the block. Afterwards, students and special guests blessed items representative of our community, such as a microscope, an iPad and a copy of “Norton’s Anthology of American Literature.” Our head of school, Ms. Maryetta Anschutz, spoke a few words about our community and school. Finally, L.A. bishop the Rt. Rev. J Jon Bruno blessed the building once more, and from there everyone dispersed and engaged in a following reception. Everyone had a great time, and it was a moving ceremony. More recently, our performing arts group performed ESLA’s first play of the year, “Pop.” Students performed musical numbers, comedy sketches, and improvisation. It was a great show, one enjoyed by guests, parents, faculty and students.
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By Markus Takei 6th Grade December was a very exciting time of year at St. James’ School. The whole school bustled with holiday spirit and activities, and teachers eagerly practiced several recitations and songs for the annual Christmas pageant. The pageant was a wonderful event. Excited students came to school all dressed nicely for the event. The students, along with their teachers, walked into the church, followed by the many proud parents who came to see their children shine. The pageant opened with a soloist, who led the choir into place with song. Then the choir performed their piece. Because of the vast number of parents and limited church space, many proud parents ended up watching their children via live
Turning Point By Sidney Gubernic 8th Grade The S.A.V.E.S. drive, always a big part of our holiday season, and of our year, serves as a chance for students to take action and contribute to their community. I was amazed by the amount of time and effort the students put in to make this one of the best years we’ve had. Another exciting addition to the community leadership program is an entirely new project we’ve begun. We’ve partnered with an organization called Enrich LA, and Leticia B. Weemes Elementary School, for a project that’s proving to be just as challenging as it is exciting. We’re building a garden. Level 8 students are measuring and designing. Then the upper elementary school students will prepare the garden for planting as well as execute the majority of planting. The Levels 1, 2, and 3 students are in charge of spring maintenance. Even the Level K and primary students are getting involved by growing seedlings on campus. All of these community leadership opportunities tied in wonderfully with the holiday season, and reminded us all of everything we have to be thankful for.
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By Adina Dror 8th Grade This month the whole school got in the Hanukah spirit. From the Bat Ami giving out donuts to the Hanukkah party after school, everyone was involved. The party was tons of fun. There was even a band hired to give a concert. They performed in the gym for all the parents, students, and teachers who came. All who went had an amazing time. The excitement continued for the middle school girls who were all invited to attend the “Lion King" at the Pantages Theater. The evening began with a pizza dinner and continued on to a speech given by Mrs. Topp, who eloquently connected the week’s Torah Portion to the show. Then it was time to go, and the girls and the chaperones flocked to the theater in anticipation. There were gasps and applause at the performers’ feats of agility and artistic ability. Everyone was amazed by the show and declared that they were so glad that the school decided to give the girls this wonderful opportunity. feed on a T.V. screen located in Parish Hall. As the pageant ended, everyone exited the church, talking, hugging and enjoying the Christmas spirit.
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school news Marlborough graduate wins scholarship Massachusetts Institure of Technology senior and Marlborough graduate Colleen Loynachan was among 34 winners nationwide of a Marshall Scholarship.
The fellowship supports two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. Colleen, daughter of Ralph and Jeri Loynachan of Silver Lake, is graduating this spring
with a bachelor’s of science in materials science and engineering. She will pursue an MSc in biomedical engineering with biomaterials, followed by a master’s degree in biomedical research at Imperial College London.
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Echo Horizon gets Apple award for fifth year in a row Echo Horizon has once again gained renewed status as an Apple Distinguished School for 2013 to 2015. Laptops, SMARTBoards and more are utilized at the school that met Apple’s criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence. “We equip our students with a wide range of technology tools and provide them with experiences that give them the confidence and the skills to apply them in a variety of different situations and take
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By Ruby Park 8th Grade It has already become winter, and the weather is getting colder day by day, but the hearts of John Burroughs students still remain passionate about contributing to society. National Junior Honors Society worked on their first drive of the season, collecting toys for the young patients at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles for Christmas. Also, for quite a few weeks now, students at JB have been preparing for their next Students Run Los Angeles marathon. They have been running around the campus and even around the school’s neighborhood on Sunday mornings for the half-marathon taking place at Pomona Fairplex. Furthermore, John Burroughs will be having its annual Green and Gold Football Game played by eligible eighth graders. We encourage all the JB bears to get involved in these thrilling activities and finish the semester strong!
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LOS ANGELES HIGH By Laura Strong 12th Grade L.A. High School’s band and color guard won first in the District Competition at East LA College. The district champions won for the 24th consecutive time this year. The Division 1A team competed against six schools, and “brought the banner back to LA High,” as the saying goes. Junior Even Negash competed in the state championships in Fresno for L.A. High’s cross country team. He placed 72nd out of 220 and ran five kilometers in 16:13. Negash is the first L.A. High student since 2005 to compete in state. Our three JPL teams competed in the regional competition at Augustus Hopkins High in November. Team “SWAG” placed fifth in the competition, and competed in the finals in December. The JPL sponsor, Gerardo Perla, said he was proud of all three teams who are now preparing to compete in the U.S. FIRST Robotics competition on Jan. 4th.
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By Zeke Borman, Sophie DorfKamienny and Brayden Stark 6th Grade Sixth graders visited the Alexandria House, a transitional home, community development
and homeless advocacy center. We learned firsthand about the impact one person with a vision and a commitment can make to solve a problem that exists in the world and in our community. The students were given a tour by the head of fundraising after donat-
ing canned food collected at our school. Each grade has been presenting “performing art shares,” focusing on a different country as part of a school-wide multicultural unit of study. We’ve had a great tour around the world so
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By Jillian Zeron 8th Grade December was a very busy month. The school had its annual Christmas boutique that featured lots of beautiful plants, wreaths, decorations and ornaments for sale. Our 6th grade class visited Hancock Park Convalescent Home and entertained the elderly with Christmas carols. Our 7th and 8th grade Pueri Cantores choir members had a wonderful time when they went caroling in Larchmont Village. The choir also sang in concert at Christ the King Church and at the San Fernando Mission. All our families enjoyed our annual Christmas concert. Students showed their spirit of goodwill when they collected toys for poor children for our annual toy drive.
Year of the Horse to ride in Lunar New Year Festival
Get ready to trot in the Year of the Horse at the fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival on Sat., Jan. 18. The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. A tented mainstage in the museum’s parking lot will feature performances representing cultures including China, Japan and Korea. Visiting artists from China will also demonstrate a variety of traditional art forms. Activities, crafts and food trucks will also be featured. Visit pacificasiamuseum. org or call (626) 449-2742.
Celebrate lunar new year at L.A. Zoo
Explore connections between the lunar new year and the animals at the L.A. Zoo at the “Zoodiac” celebration on Sat., Jan. 25 and Sun., Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly event, free with paid Zoo admission, features food, music, dancing and special presentations. For more information, go to lazoo.org.
Larchmont charter By Quinn Lanza Fiona O’Malley 5th Grade
Here at Larchmont Charter we have been enjoying the year. At the Hollygrove campus, the students, teachers, and their families have been helping out our landlord, Hollygrove, by having a Thanksgiving food drive for families in need. Each family brought in canned or boxed food and a donation towards helping to pay for turkeys. We are proud to report that we provided over 150 families with food for this holiday. In the first week of December we held parent teacher conferences for the end of the first trimester. That week, we had early dismissal. The students are looking forward to the new units that we will explore and the next enrichments we will be offered for the start of the second semester. Some of these are Spanish, music, creative writing, cooking, sports, story-telling, and art. Firefighters from the Hollywood division came to the school and picked the toys up for distribution to needy families. Finally, students rushed out of school to begin their Christmas vacation.
BUCKLEY By Avery Bergman Dakota Goldberg 4th Grade
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back to the community a priority. During November, December, and January, The Buckley School has been doing a lot of community service. Many children throughout the world don’t have toys; The Buckley School collects toys annually for the Foster Children Resource Center and for students in Head Start programs. We donated more than 700 toys to children in need. We also donated money and clothes to the Philippines, helping victims of Typhoon Hayian. Every year at Buckley we have holiday assemblies celebrating and learning about different cultures and their holidays. This year, this included Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and celebrations from the Philippines, Sweden, Latin America, The Caribbean and England. Kindergarten to 5th had winter concerts including choir, orchestra and band.
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By Paula Mendoza 11th Grade Happy 2014! After a muchneeded break, the Sailors dove right into the new semester with renewed energy. Looking back, we welcomed a good friend, Rabbi Lori, to speak with us about her journey in becoming a rabbi. She gave an entertaining and eloquent presentation about her path, and also encouraged our community to seek one for ourselves. Additionally, former Sailors returned to Marymount for the annual Alumnae Home for the Holidays mass and brunch. After Mass, guests were entertained by a festive performance from our amazing choir, and enjoyed brunch and mingling with old classmates and teachers. Just before gearing up for finals week, we ended the semester, and 2013, with the Winter Concert and Visual Arts Showcase. More than
By Margaret Combs 11th Grade Marlborough was a hive of activity as midterm exams approached and the start of the Winter Break drew near. The school congratulated its athletes during the Fall Sports Banquet and celebrated its artists in events such as the All-School Dance Concert and the Winter Choral Concert. Students invited older relatives and acquaintances to campus for Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. In preparation for the holidays, advisories spent an ex-
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presents for their families and themselves. Everybody was excited on the last week of school because our school had a three-week winter break, but first all classes performed a fantastic holiday concert for our families. As the year ends, we are sad to say goodbye to two great role models. Nelson Mandela and Marguerite Lamotte both passed away in December and both influenced children and students to be the best they can be. Our class wrote poems and drew pictures in tribute to both of them.
By Poppy Miller and Amadi Cary 5th Grade
December was a busy month for the students of Mid City Magnet. We took our sixth field trip and opened a holiday gift shop in our library! The field trip took place at KidSpace where we met our pen pals. It was awesome! The Holiday Gift Shop was a place were kids could go and purchase
ST. BRENDAN By Charles Wyson 8th Grade December is a month to which every student looks forward. This glorious month featured many exciting events, such as the Christmas Boutique and Craft Fair. At this event, parents shopped around for gifts at the Christmas Boutique, while their kids made things like cookies and ornaments at the Craft Fair. Everyone was filled with holiday spirit, whether it was practicing their songs for the Christmas Pageant or just being anxious for Christmas vacation. Christmas may be a time of happiness, but the 8th graders are all very nervous for their upcoming high school entrance exams. Never fear—we didn’t let that get in the way of our Christmas joy!
tended lunch period decorating classroom windows with festive scenes using recycled materials. The friendly contest created a lively atmosphere of frenzied gluing, taping, and glittering, with periodic breaks taken to sneak off and scout out the competition.
Students in each grade also collected donations for Winter Fest, an annual event held to celebrate the end of the first semester and the start of the holidays. After being released from their final exam, girls strolled though the East Atrium, placing tickets
in raffle baskets and grabbing food from different booths. A variety of activities were available to students, such as taking pictures at the photo booth, hearing from a Fortune Teller, and making lunch meals for teens, before they headed off to their break.
80 Marymount artists collaboratively played, danced, sang, acted, and presented their pieces capping off a semester of effort. This month, the Spring Musical auditions are coming up. Also, as a community, we celebrate our beloved seniors in their college admissions.
Curtis By Jasper Gough 4th Grade Welcome back after Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanza. Curtis students who love movies will have a treat this month. They can join Mr. Smailes after school and watch a film. It is going to be a blast. A few months earlier my little sister watched a different movie. She enjoyed staying after school for this event. If you are a first grader, this is the month you get to perform. Older buddies will watch as first graders put on a show. The next day parents get to watch. Not everything is fun and. Curtis School tries to help people. For example, we believe in being fair no matter who a person is. That is why our school is a sponsor for SoCal People of Color in Independent Schools. Some Curtis school students and parents will go to Buckley School to listen to students’ experiences with diversity in school.
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PILGRIM By Cecilia Mesa 5th Grade We all hope you had a joyful Christmas, Chanukah and New Year's. During Computer Science Education Week, elementary students learned coding with their laptops. It was called The Hour of Code. We programmed “Angry Birds” and “Plants vs. Zombies” to do what we said. Basically, you have a work space and blocks that say move forward, turn left, turn right, repeat, etc. You connect the blocks to guide either the bird to the pig or zombie to the sunflower. Third and 4th graders went to the Hollywood Bowl. They got to hang out in the dressing rooms, play some instruments, and sing
By Olivia Brancato 5th grade Third Street School has been working hard on rolling out the new Common Core Standards Curriculum. on the stage (to empty seats)! How lucky! Here at Pilgrim we made the holiday season a little more special by “adopting” charities. Kindergarten through 2nd grade sponsored needy families through the Lanterman Regional Center. Third through 5th are donating supplies through The Red Cross to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and to victims of the tornadoes in the midwest. We sang songs and had big class parties at our yearly Winter Sing.
Teachers have been studying and implementing Common Core in our classrooms. Our Third Street School coordinator, Ms. Janie Yoo, has been promoted to be the Common Core Math Expert for Education Service Center (ESC) East starting this month. We will miss her and wish her good luck! In January, students will be working on “opinion writing.” We will be given a prompt to write about an opinion we have about something and then we have to explain why we have that opinion. January is the month for all the students to search their houses, cars, bedrooms and backpacks for loose change to bring to school for our coin drive to raise money for Friends of Third. Friends of Third helps our school in many ways, and we appreciate all that they do!
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By William Choi 8th Grade In November we had a few important events. We had our annual Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by our parent teacher organization, and our 8th grade class made visits to prospective high schools for next year. We also had our monthly school family’s tradition. The annual Thanksgiving meal brought together supporting families, students and faculty. The highlight of the day was the turkey raffle. The student council hosted the raffle and donated the turkeys. We managed to raise money for the school and eight students from each class won a turkey. Many of us seniors are thinking about the future, but we are thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the student body. Our graduating class worked with students from K-7th grade on several fun activities. We had a great time working with the kids and I hope they felt the same.
By Aimee Lazaro 8th grade Christmas carols and fun dancing—that’s what the children at Blessed Sacrament had to offer at the annual Christmas show. Each grade was responsible for singing and/or dancing to a Christmas carol. The 8th grade led the show by their narration. The theme for this year’s carols was “giving.” Music teacher, Mr. Nilo Alcala, did a great job of getting that message through. Former Miss Philipines, Janine Mari, did an outstanding job preparing each grade for their dances. Many songs were great, but some of the most memorable were the finale songs. All grades, pre-K through 8th, gathered on the risers and on the stage to sing “I Can Sing of Your Love” and “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.” All the students were enthusiastic while gesturing and singing to the songs. The night ended with the crowd’s passionate applause.
Hundreds volunteer at Big Sunday’s holiday food drive homeless and working poor families.
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Wilshire Warriors Club Baseball, a travel program affiliated with the Wilshire Warriors PONY Baseball League, recently hosted its first invitational tournament for five 11-and-under teams at Pan Pacific Park. The Warriors, managed by Chad Saul and Scott Disharoon and coached by Matt Magallon, won three games before being defeated by the La Crescenta Monarchs in the championship game. Boys and girls can register online at wilshirewarriors. com through Feb. 1 for the 2014 spring season of the Wilshire-Warriors PONY recreational league which accommodates players ages five through 12.
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and players from UCLA’s softball team to add to the lineup of clinics run during the spring season with schools including Marlborough and Immaculate Heart. Evaluation day is scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 1 at Lemon Grove Park, 4959 Lemon Grove Ave. Practices begin the first week of February; the season runs through early May. Partial scholarships are available. For details, go to www.wilshiresoftball.com.
L.A. High hosts blood drive Jan. 28 Volunteers are invited to donate blood at Los Angeles High School, 4650 W. Olympic Blvd., on Tues., Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Donors must be healthy, age 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. To enroll, contact www.redcrossblood.org.
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Dunne (Brian Dennehy). He was the last Catholic head of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Department. Unfortunately the program doesn’t help you care about Dunne,
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living in a mental institution in 1932, the time of the play, nor does the text. The language of the piece is verbose and florid and monologues abound. Dennehy struggles with an
Irish accent, which puts peculiar emphasis on certain phrases. The rest of the cast is good at portraying characters from Dunn’s past and present, especially Mary-Pat Green as the kindly Mrs. O’Day. Production values are outstanding, especially the set design by Kevin Depinet and the unique projection design by Jason Thompson that uses the stage and set pieces as screens. There is a touching, real moment at the end of the play where Dunne relates a childhood memory to his son Willie (Grant Palmer). Would that some of the rest of the play had as much warmth and heart. Through Jan. 5, Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand 2 Stars Ave.
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of slapstick and refreshingly zany goings on. The stage comes alive towards the end of the first act when we first meet Black Stache (a wonderful John Sanders) who will eventually become Captain Hook. And yes, we see that metamorphosis right in front of us, with hilarious results. The rest of the cast is energetic and talented. Music is by Wayne Barker and movement by Steven Hoggett. Directing credit goes to Roger Rees and Albert Timbers. There are laughs, especially in the second act, as mentioned. The advertising says it’s recommended for families with children 10 years of age and up. Through Jan. 12, Ahmanson Theater, 135 N. Grand Ave. 3 Stars *** The four-page history lesson in the program of The Steward of Christendom by Sebastian Barry attempts to inform the audience about an obscure historical character, the play’s protagonist, Thomas
By Suzan Filipek Los Angeles radiates in Justin Chart’s YouTube videos, which showcase its purple sunsets, neon Hollywood signs and palm-lined streets. The Rossmore Ave. resident felt the city “that has enchanted millions around the world” needed a theme song to match its sunny, energetic spirit. So he recorded one, “Los Angeles The Song,” which to date, has four versions that boast more than seven million views on YouTube. Clips of the Venice boardwalk, downtown vistas and ethnic neighborhoods are featured in the videologues. “Dance Angeles” has an amped up beat and the Latin version includes a band with horns, keyboards and salsa flair. Justin’s 13-year-old daughter, Tali, plays drums. A fifth video, to be released Jan. 1, includes a rap version. “L.A. Word” features blackand-white images as early as 1850 when the area was the Wild West, says Justin. Photos of orange groves, dirt roads and horse carriages are juxtaposed with fast cars. A prolific musician, he has toured the world. No place comes close to his hometown. “Warm people, warm weather… we have oceans, beaches… There’s nothing like Los Angeles.”
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Two actresses-turnedauthors will be featured at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in January. Drew Barrymore will be signing her book, “Find It in Everything” on Wed., Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. The book contains photographs she has taken of heart-shaped objects and patterns she has come across during the past 10 years. Creating a healthy, beautiful body begins with learning the facts and turning knowledge into action, according to author Cameron Diaz. She shares the tools women need to build a healthier body now—and for years to come—in “The Body Book” on Thurs., Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble at The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr.
Classical music meets hip-hop Classical music meets hiphop at a performance by Black Violin at Disney Hall on Sat., Jan. 18 at 8:30 p.m. The violin duo, who performed at the Presidential Inaugural Ball, blend classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the box office and at musiccenter.org/bv.
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Lone Survivor (10/10): Capturing the tension and finality of real battle, this true story reaches a level not dreamed of by past war films. Special mention must be made of four-time Emmy winner Gregory Nicotero and Oscarwinner Howard Berger, who were responsible for the amazing makeup that showed all the severe wounds the SEALs suffered during the battle, ably buttressing exceptional acting by Mark Wahlberg and the cast and award quality writing and directing by Peter Berg. American Hustle (8/10): In a story loosely based on the 1970’s ABSCAM (FBI sting operation) scandal but emphasizing comedy and lightness, there should be Oscar nominations galore here, with Jennifer Lawrence at the top of the list. She grabs the juiciest part, a manic personality, and plays it with gusto. The music is terrific, highlighted by Tom Jones’ “Delilah” and Paul McCartney’s “Live and Let Die,” two of the most popular songs of the era. Amy Adams in virtually every scene comes as close to appearing topless as humanly possible without actually doing it. Saving Mr. Banks (8/10): It is something of an ordeal to sit through this film about such a disputatious character as P.L. Travers, the author of “Mary Poppins.” But after so many flashbacks it all comes together if you stay until after the end credits (don’t leave early!). With Tom Hanks sparkling as Walt Disney, this movie has a superb ending, validating Emma Thompson’s performance as an extremely
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Methods on how to curb coyote attacks (Continued from page 1) secured in an outdoor kennel. Environmental factors can affect the time a coyote may appear. If your yard does not have a fence, use a leash while on your property to keep your pet
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nets for “sex deviates and drunks.” In one tunnel under the San Diego Freeway, motorcyclists roared through the graffititagged tube terrorizing pedestrians. A number of tunnels were equipped with convex metal mirrors to allow children to see entrances clearly, as many had 90-degree turns.
In recent times many of the tunnels have been filled in or closed off with locked gates, a forlorn reminder of the often dangerous relationship between pedestrians and cars in Los Angeles. And, our efforts to do something about it. Excerpted from the L.A. Historical Society Newsletter, November 2013.
With Much Gratitude For your continued trust and confidence in us INSTALLATION of a safety mirror at Van Ness Avenue School tunnel in the 1960s drew Councilman John Ferraro, Chronicle copublisher Dawne Goodwin and principal Molly Ham.
‘Tunnels for tots’ created safety for pedestrians In the 1920s, as the growing city of Los Angeles made room for a network of streets and cars, safety for school children became a concern. In response to appeals to the city council by teachers and neighborhood parents, engineers and city planners installed an experimental pedestrian tunnel near Micheltorena School in Silver Lake in 1924. It measured 76-feet long, six-feet wide by seven-feet high and ran 12 feet under the street to clear gas mains and service lines. 1920s state-of-art design The $11,000 cost included electric lights and drains to prevent flooding. It eliminated accidents at the Sunset Blvd. school and influenced a 1925 bond issue for $350,000 to fund 40 more school tunnels.
By 1940, 100 subterranean paths bored their way under the cityscape near schools. Located mid-block and away from intersections, the tunnels allowed kids to pass safely under busy streets. Police officers once assigned to student crossings above ground were reassigned to other duties resulting in a cost savings to the city. Concerns about crime were not significant. Havens in case of air raids During World War II nervous Angelenos viewed them as havens against potential air raids. A city engineer revived Engineering Bureau plans from the 1940s which estimated 208,700 citizens could be sheltered in the city’s storm drains and tunnels. Pedestrian and street railway tunnels would accommo-
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ban Forum. This is the second time Rios Clementi Hale Studios has won the APA award. In 2010, the firm was recognized for its contribution to Main Plaza in San Antonio, Texas.
Stop Millennium holds New Year's fundraiser Jan. 11 Dress up to step back in time at a historic-style New Year fundraiser to stop the Hollywood Millennium development on Sat., Jan. 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. Countertenor Don Krim will entertain, and a 1920’s menu will be served at the event which celebrates the Gallery House. Built in 1924 as the Kanst Art Gallery, it was the first home built on Mulholland Highway. Tickets are $100 and sponsored by the Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association and stopthemillenniumhollywood.org, which aims to curb a mixed-use development adjacent to Capitol Records on Vine St. Location of the event will be revealed upon donation.
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Horse-drawn carriages, song and snow at holiday events in the 'hood'
BELGIAN DRAFT HORSES were a big hit with Brookside children at the annual holiday caroling event.
Horse-drawn wagon brings holiday cheer to Brookside More than 50 neighbors and friends bundled up and hopped on a festive horse-drawn wagon last month to spend the evening caroling around their community in Brookside. Organized by the neighborhood’s non-profit, Friends of Brookside, the third annual caroling and wagon ride took place the evening of Dec. 19, and was a smashing success. Parents and children strolled through the streets, drinking hot chocolate and warm bourbon cider as they sang Christmas and Hanukkah classics to attentive homeowners in their doorways.
“It’s a fun and unique thing that you don’t see much of in L.A.,” says organizer Roy Forbes, “so it’s great to get together with the neighbors for some song, friendship and holiday spirit.” Sturdy Belgian draft horses were a big hit with Brookside’s children. “The best part of the night was seeing all of my friends and singing, and the great big horses,” said Gus Sepenuk. The event wrapped up with lots of laughing and promises to continue to strengthen the already close-knit community.
CAROLING, top right, and Santa visits brought cheer to families during the annual Larchmont Village Open House.
LARCHMONT VILLAGE youngsters got their first taste of snow.
A SLEIGH RIDE with Santa was a big hit with Harlow and Wyatt Thompson, above with dad, Cooper, at the recent Ridgewood/Elmwood/Wilton Neighborhood Holiday Party. Annie Goepel (above) and husband Tom hosted the festivities at their Ridgewood Place home; Paramount Studios provided a staging area for the horse’s truck and trailer.
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Exhibit invites visitors to travel the Silk Road The most celebrated trade route in history is making its west coast debut at the Natural History Museum for a limited time run now through
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Survivors to speak at Rememberance Day event Jan. 26 Survivors from Auschwitz concentration camp are expected to speak at a commemoration in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sun., Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the L.A. Museum of the Holocaust, 100 S. Grove Dr., in Pan Pacific Park. The annual event is a memorial for all victims of the Holocaust and marks the date in 1945, when the largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. Lectures, tours and other events are also planned. Visit lamoth.org.
Israel ensemble to perform at Wilshire Temple The newly-renovated Wilshire Boulevard Temple is the site of the Southern California debut of Israeli vocal ensemble Profeti della Quinta hosted by the Da Camera Society on Thurs., Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m. The group specializes in the music of 17th century Jewish master Salomone Rossi, who composed amorous Italian madrigals as well as music appropriate for worship in temples and synagogues. Profeti della Quinta will be featured in a pre-concert screening at the temple on the Erika J. Glazer Family Campus at 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Visit www.DaCamera.org.
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Health, study skills and art of speaking are scheduled FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 Adults L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., Jan. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art of Speaking: Taught by Molly Brandenberg on Sat., Jan. 4 and 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. RSVP to mbrandenberg54@gmail.com. TV Writers Group: Discuss and critique your scripts on Sat., Jan. 11 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. New members must submit a script to join. Contact Barbara Gallen at joyfulwun@ earthlink.net. Friends of the Library: Meeting to discuss ways to help the library on Tues., Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Historical Novel Society: Los Angeles Chapter meets Sat., Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. Third Saturday Book Sale: Sponsored by the Friends of the Library on Sat., Jan. 18
from noon to 5 p.m. Computer Comfort: Handson training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Healthier Living: Class is open to adults 50+ on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Family Services and Dept. of Aging. Book Sale: Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children Preschool Storytime: Kids to 5 years old can hear stories, sing songs, and act out rhymes. Call branch for dates and times. Adults Friends of the Library Book Sale: Book and cd deals. Call branch for information. Meditation Workshop: how to de-stress Learn through meditation. Call branch for dates and times. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Storytime: Children can (Please turn to page 11)
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Western art on sale, exhibit and cocktails at Autry will be sold by a drawing. All of the artwork in the show will remain on exhibit through Sun., March 16. Visit TheAutry.org/masters.
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature artist talks and a chuckwagon luncheon and awards presentation. The event continues into the evening with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. and fine art sale. Patrons and artists will join in festivities, and approximately 275 works
The “Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale” opens Sat., Feb. 1 at the Autry National Center of the American West in Griffith Park. The exhibit includes works by 82 new and established artists. The opening-day program
PHOTO page 1: Last year's winner was "Moki Canyon Reflections" by Jim Wilcox.
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(Continued from page 9) come hear stories and sing songs on Wed., Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Babies and Books: For children ages infant to 1 year to share stories, songs and rhymes on Wed., Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. Teens Fun & Games: All Ages. Meet Wed., Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from noon to 5 p.m. to play Chinese mah jong, Scrabble, Battleship, checkers. Arts and Crafts: Create crafts on Thurs., Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to come play chess on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Adults Tuesday Night @ the Movies: Come see a classic or new movie on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Free popcorn. Call branch for title. Sahaja Meditation: Learn meditation on Wed., Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m. First Friday Book Club: "Murder as a Fine Art." Meets on Fri., Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. Computer Comfort Class: Computer basics on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. or go online: www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com. Knitting Circle: Meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. All skill
levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Hatha Yoga: Meets Saturdays at 12:15 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat or heavy towel. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children Baby's Sleepy Story Time: Bring your infant or baby up to 2 years old in their pajamas for 15 minutes of a quick story and a lullaby on Mon., Jan. 6, 13 and 27 from 6 to 6:15 p.m. LACMA Art Class: Families and people of all ages can join Jennifer Reid art educator create a work of art inspired by LACMA's collection on Tues., Jan. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 3 to 5 years can hear stories, sing songs and check out picture books on Wed., Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Teens Study Skills 101: Build better study habits and learn how to take better notes on Tues., Jan. 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. For grades six and above. Adults Computer Class: Computer and internet basics workshop on research and social media on Tues., Jan. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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Lunar New Year, 'Bullitt' and milkshakes KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—Three families are portrayed in "Family Ties," 2006, screening Thurs., Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Free. RSVP. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"Futbol: The Beautiful Game" opens Sun., Feb. 2, celebrating the eve of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Works by some 30 artists from around the word are featured. Ends July 20. • "David Hockney: Seven Yorkshire Landscape Videos, 2011" features 18 cameras fixed to the artist's car recording Yorkshire’s landscape. Ends Jan. 20. • "Calder and Abstraction: From Avant-Garde to Iconic," exhibit installation designed by architect Frank Gehry, ends July 27. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—Create a kooky car calendar for the New Year at a monthly children's drop-in arts and crafts family workshop Sat., Jan. 4 from 11 to 2 p.m. L.A. BookPALS read stories at 2 p.m. • Cruise-In honoring Carroll
"FAMILY TIES" are tested at film screening this month at KCCLA.
Shelby (of Mustang fame) is Sat., Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. • "Movies & $1 Milkshakes: Bullitt" is Wed., Jan. 15. Showtime of the Steve McQueen clasics is at 7 p.m. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— Exhibits, classes and films featured. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. org. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Assemblage artist "Timothy Washington: Love They Neighbor" opens Sat., Jan. 25. Ends April 27. • "Displacements: The Craft
Practices of Golnar Adili and Samira Yamin" opens Sat., Jan 25. Photographs from Iran provide material for multimedia works. Ends April 27. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Celebrate The King of Rock & Roll, Elvis' birthday Jan. 5 as part of the Sunday drop-in program. All are from 3 to 4 p.m. Peruvian Native Luis will sing songs Jan. 12. In rememberance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Dreaming our Way to a Better World!" is Jan. 19. Lunar New Year of the Horse (Please turn to page 15)
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Garden talks, hypertufa and ikebana workshops storytelling and landscape are at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia.
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Native and edible plants Garden Club topic on Jan. 13 Horticulturist Lili Singer will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Los Angeles Garden Club on Mon., Jan. 13. The topic is “Perfect Partners: Natives and Edibles.” Singer wears many garden hats, including garden writer and director of special projects and adult education at Theodore Payne Foundation. She also heads the Thursday Garden Talks at the L.A. County Arboretum.
She will discuss how best to combine natives and edibles in the home garden, why the partnership is rewarding for both the gardener and chef as well as for wildlife, and which plants make the best companions. The meeting, at the Griffith Park Visitor’s Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., begins with refreshments at 9:15 a.m. Presentation starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call Anne Haque at 323-663-5450.
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Birdhouses added to landscaper’s local perch Native garden basics, wildflowers Learn all about native plants including wildflowers at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. The basics on gardening with California flora are covered at a class taught by award-winning horticulturist and garden writer Lili Singer on Sat., Jan. 11 from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. The authors of "Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains" will present their field guide filled with thousands of photographs on Sat., Jan. 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A booksigning follows. For more information, go to theodorepayne.org or call 818768-1802.
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Dennis pulled up behind Fisher’s store the next week to unload his birdhouses, and to Fisher’s surprise, there were dozens of them. “I wasn’t expecting so many!” laughs Fisher, “but I loved them so much that I brought them all in. Now they are all over the shop and they are absolutely beautiful.” Many people don’t quite know what to do with a birdhouse. Fisher recommends that homeowners install them in trees or any place you would typically find a bird nest. “Put them somewhere with
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Home & Garden Let city pick up Xmas tree and recycle into mulch
RESIDENTS can put trees in green bins, leave them curbside or bring to drop-off sites for recycling.
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WINTER IS rose-pruning season. Get expert guidance at a workshop on Sat., Jan. 18.
Explore mushrooms, get pruning tips, view camellias Learn about the fungus that flourishes in parks and gardens, plan a spring garden or get tips on pruning roses at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. View camellias and related demonstrations and purchase plants at the Pacific Camellia Society Show on Sat., Jan. 18 and Sun., Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore Descanso on four Saturdays beginning Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructor Virginia Hein will teach sketching techniques using a variety of art media. Winter is rose-pruning season in Southern California. Get expert guidance in this essential gardening task on Sat., Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. Plant with a plan for an amazing spring garden using tips offered at a lecture on Tues., Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.
Kids ages 2 to 4 years old, along with an adult, are invited to bundle up and enjoy outdoor storytime, crafts and a snack at Toddler Treks with Acorn Bear on Fri., Jan 24 at 10 a.m. Mushroom expert Florence Nishida of the Natural History Museum discusses the many local mushrooms found in local green spaces as well as the important role they perform in the ecosystem at “Meet the Mushrooms” on Sat., Jan. 25 at 9:30 a.m. Learn to clone your favorite plant through propagation methods including grafting and layering on Sat., Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. Admission to Descanso Gardens is $8 general, $6 seniors/ students with I.D., $4 for children 5 to 12; children 4 and younger are free. Some activities charge additional fees. Go to descansogardens.org.
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Here are some cool items we have in our HouseWares section. 1- “Capabunga” no spill wine sealer caps. They replace the cork. Easy to use, with no spills. We have a nice selection of the caps.
To freshen up your surroundings we now carry
2- “Electra Rabbit” the electric corkscrew 3- Pizza Scissors- easy and fun 4- The “Smood” potato masher. Mashes in seconds, scrapes the pot clean, and even serves.
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5- “Dream Farm” mini spoons- It is a “spoon measure.” Tea spoon and table spoon measures are built into the spoon, making it a measure and a scraper in one. Plus, it is made to “sit off the table” so it doesn’t touch the surface.
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6- “Govino” plastic wine glasses to “go anywhere with wine.” 7- Also, we are the only place within miles to have the large (120 liter) refill cartridge for the “Soda Stream”
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The city's Bureau of Sanitation offers curbside collection of Christmas trees. Residents can either use the green bin to recycle their tree, or if it is too big, they may simply place it next to the green waste bin on collection day. The trees will be turned into compost and mulch and made available for residents to use in their gardens. Another option is to bring the tree to a city Recreation and Parks Dept. drop-off site on Sun., Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The nearest site is the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park. Trees can also be dropped off for recycling at fire stations, including #29 at 4029 Wilshire Blvd. and #82 at 1800 N. Bronson Ave. Ornaments, lights, tinsel and stand must be removed. If placing in a green waste container, the tree may not protrude more than a foot above the top of the bin. Starting at $25, California Christmas Tree Recycling will come to your home, drain the water stand, remove the tree, vacuum the floor and take the tree to a recycling center where it will be mulched and used in future plantings. A portion of the proceeds goes to TreePeople, an environmental non-profit. Pick-up dates and times can be reserved online at www.recycletrees.com or by calling 310-584-6589. For more information on the city of L.A. Christmas tree drop-off and recycling program, visit lacitysan.org/treerecycle.htm.
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Salt’s curse may be undone with a special maneuver Why is “spilling salt” considered bad luck? ponders Evelyn Mason. Spilling salt was held to be an unlucky omen first by the Romans, and the superstition remains. But remember, ill fortune may be averted if he who spills the salt throws a pinch of it over the left shoulder with the right hand. In da Vinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper Judas is even identified by the saltcellar knocked over by his arm. Ancient superstition claimed the left side was evil and the right side was good. This belief was so strong, that if any child exhibited left-handed physical preference, they were quickly converted into righties. Where was I? Oh, yes...salt. It was always believed that Satan hated salt because it gave flavor to man’s life. To ward off the devil, salt was routinely
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scattered about outside dwellings and was even placed in coffins. The condiment was also used in sacrifice by the Jews, the Greeks and the Romans. It was an emblem of purity and a sanctifying influence of a holy life owing to its preservation quality, and is still used for the preparation of holy water. The bad luck inherent in spilling such a valuable and incorruptible commodity should never be taken lightly. *** Why is the left-hand side of a ship called the “port” side? ponders Joe Hinton. This is my month for lefthanded questions. Originally,
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the left-hand side of a ship as you face forward was called the larboard side, but it was finally changed in the early 19th century because it was too easily confused with the starboard or steerboard side. In the early days of sail, the steerboard or rudder was carried over the right-hand side, and it was therefore necessary to always come alongside a dock or other ship from the larboard or, in the more modern usage—the “port” or harbor side. *** Why is the place where baseball pitchers warm up called the “bullpen?” wonders Adrian Musgrave. Two reasons. The enclosure resembles a pen where bovine males are commonly held and secondly, “bull” most accurately describes the quality and quantity of the dialogues which take place among the pitchers and catchers who inhabit said compound. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to willbent@prodigy.net.
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