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SECTION ONE TRAFFIC impacts of Purple Line. 4 FILMING, crime top LVNA agenda. 6 LARCHMONT has lots of talent. 15 NUTCRACKERS twirl around town. 19, 42 BEHIND DOORS revealed in book. 20 TOYS 'R Kip's.

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By Suzan Filipek Park La Brea is under “gentle pressure” by residents and City Hall to upgrade and repair its elevators… soon. City Fire Dept. paramedics have responded 41 times to rescue people stuck in broken elevators the past year. Make that 43, as a few more people were pried out from elevators last month, said Jon Neustadter, a member of Park La Brea Renters United. The newly formed group

cited several problems with elevators in the 14-story towers. Among them were residents unable to access their apartments on the upper floors, an elderly resident’s arm was crushed from a faulty elevator door, waits up to half an hour and more, or, worse, being trapped inside one of the elevators on an upper floor with an alarm not connected to a patrol unit. Councilman Tom LaBonge See Elevators, p 17

Police patrol, Getty House on Windsor Square agenda Mayor to move into neighborhood Windsor Square residents received assurances from area police captains that both marked and unmarked patrol cars are covering the area in response to a recent spate of burglaries. Wilshire Division Capt. Eric Davis and Olympic Division Capt. Tina Nieto addressed some 120 homeowners at the annual Windsor Square Association Town Hall meeting Nov. 14 at The Ebell. Senior lead officers Dave Cordova and Joe Pelayo also spoke. Larry Guzin, WSA president, introduced Amy Wake-

land, Mayor Eric Garcetti’s wife, who revealed plans for Getty House. She said the home will be the scene of several events, including a speakers series and a See WSA, p 6

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SHOPPING FOR TREES? The Wilshire Rotary Club lot on Larchmont Blvd. is open for the holidays. Above, residents selected their trees at the lot last year. See story page 10.

ART DECO features are missing from BRE's new apartment complex, but the pool has cabanas, a spa and a view. See story page 10.

Santa, carolers, choirs at holiday open house Contest for best store window Music will ring through the shops as choruses from Wonderland and Third Street elementary schools’ choruses perform on Larchmont Boulevard at the annual Holiday Open House on Sun., Dec. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. Other featured musicians will include Victorian carolers, the Salvation Army, the Ebell of Los Angeles Chorale and the seven-member Burgos Family Musicians. The event is sponsored by the Larchmont Blvd. Association. The sounds of music will be complimented by cheery fire truck sirens as Santa Claus makes his annual grand entrance atop his red chariot, then firmly plants himself at U.S. Bank at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., beginning at 1 p.m. Larchmont businesses will also join in the fun, offering patrons refreshments and holiday cheer while encouraging them to shop locally as they stroll down the neighborhood boulevard. On Dec. 1 a lighting contest kicked off, sponsored by

the Larchmont Village Business Improvement District, Larchmont Chronicle and Larchmont Buzz. All businesses with store windows on Larchmont between Beverly Blvd. and 1st St. are encouraged to participate and dress their windows. The winning window will be announced on Sun., Dec. 15.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane It’s time for rhyme and reason to commemorate the season. So we will use these meters to greet our faithful readers. Sing out and add some trills for the Josephs, Mosers, Hills. Join the tuneful revelers with Blakelys, Browns, Zellers. Let’s hear “Jingle Bells” for the Fishers, Chases, Wells. Noel to the Penfolds, Kleins, the Genewicks, Goldsteins. Enjoy the choir’s mellow tones with the Ratkovichs, Jones,

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Community Platform

Calendar

By Jane Gilman

Season of giving We applaud the many school children who are making the holiday season a more pleasant one for those less fortunate. Take a look at our school columns (pages 29 to 34) to see the many acts of kindness youngsters have undertaken. Some of these included bringing food donations to school, sorting, packaging and delivering the items to a charity, staging a toy drive, sending candy to soldiers and collecting winter coats for women in shelters. And we thank the schools for organizing these projects.

Too soon for us At last count there were five candidates who have announced their intention to run for Councilman Tom LaBonge’s District Four seat in the 2015 election. Some candidates are giving interviews and have started their fundraising. The primary election is in March 2015. We feel it’s much too early to start covering the campaigns. We will start coverage when communities begin to showcase candidates at forums.

Sun., Dec. 8 – Holiday Open House on Larchmont Blvd. noon to 5 p.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8 – Los Angeles Philharmonic at Wilshire Boulevard Temple sanctuary, 3663 Wilshire Blvd., 8 p.m. Wed., Dec. 11 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, Ebell Club, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 25 – Christmas. Wed., Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and Rose Parade. Fri., Jan. 3 – Delivery of the Larchmont Chronicle. Sun., Jan. 12 – Annual meeting of the Park La Brea Residents Association, theater, 2 p.m.

Holiday wishes

Not only do we wish our readers a healthy, happy holiday season, but also a safe one. Be alert to your surroundings, carry cash and credit cards in your pockets and hide packages in your car’s trunk.

The Association is happy to report that we’ve formed two new Ad Hoc committees: Hancock Park Streets and Highland Avenue Median. The Highland Median committee will work with the Association, City and Council Office to make sure the repairs to the irrigation system are completed in a timely manner and to ensure improved maintenance for the Highland Median is set in place. The Highland Ave. Median was designated a Los Angeles Historical Monument #94 in 1972. The Hancock Park Streets Committee will be working with the Association and the City to develop accurate and complete information about options for repaving our historic concrete streets; options that are in keeping with our HPOZ. The committee will be responsible for a survey of all Hancock Park residents and will work to reach a consensus on an option. At this time some options include an assessment district to pay for the repair of our concrete streets or a switch to asphalt paving. The Association will be holding our Annual Hancock Park Block Captain meeting in January. Additional information on the time and place will be announced in December. The Association wishes all our fellow Hancock Park members a fabulous holiday season and the best year yet in 2014! 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/ or http://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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'What is at the top of your holiday wish list?' That's the question inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

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"To have my family visit more often. That's it." Rodney Passe Koreatown

Woman robbed at gunpoint at First and Larchmont WILSHIRE DIVISION

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213-793-0650 31646@lapd.lacity.org WILSHIRE DIVISION ROBBERY: A woman was apprehended by a man who pointed a handgun at her and demanded her purse on Nov. 11 at 9:15 p.m. at First St. and Larchmont Blvd. near the Bank of America. He hit the victim with his gun. He then grabbed her purse, which held her wallet and cash, and fled with an accomplice, who waited in a car on the street. The L.A.P.D. is still investigating. Shoppers are urged to be

213-793-0709 31762@lapd.lacity.org aware of their surroundings, carry as little cash as possible and report suspicious persons to the police and/or security company. BURGLARIES: An attempted break-in was made to a residence on the 900 block of S. Highland Ave. on Oct. 15 between 4:30 and 8 p.m. The suspect damaged the window screen when trying to gain entry. Jewelry was stolen from a home on the 800 block of (Please turn to page 8)

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Letter to the editor

Founded in 1963 Publishers Jane and Irwin Gilman Editor Jane Gilman Associate Editor Suzan Filipek Assistant Editor Laura Eversz Advertising Director Pam Rudy Art Director Dina Nicholaou Classified and Circulation Manager Rachel Olivier Accounting Yvonne Auerbach 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd.

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"A trip to Kauai would be nice. And more of the good things that have been coming my way." Linda Sunshine Bronson Ave. "Opportunities. And I'd like to win a home makeover contest." Carrie Ferenc Bronson Ave.

Poetic Agreement

(Answer to the November editorial to “What’s a takeout”) You’re right, my plea to commercial realtors: Please, please, “Take Outs” no more. Please, please find us a hardware store. Tony Filosa Hancock Park

"Health and happiness! Oh, and lots and lots of money." Patrick O'Brien-Smith Larchmont Village

Correction CORRECTION We misidentified the ChildHelp, Los Angeles County chapter president in the November issue. The correct name is Anita Tashjian.

"Prosperity for everyone." Karen Cowan Hancock Park

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Museum plans, development and traffic were among the issues covered at the Miracle Mile Residential Association annual meeting Nov. 2 at the Korean Cultural Center. Jim O’Sullivan, MMRA president, spoke on subway and rail line construction to impact the area by Metro workers, particularly on Eighth St. He described new developments within the Mile including The Desmond, a 175-unit apartment building behind the Desmond’s tower, and the J. H. Snyder Co. office building to be erected in the Museum Square parking lot. A third project to be built adjacent to the Shalhevet School on Fairfax Ave. is for 150 apartment units.

O’Sullivan told the 200 some attendees the Association has reservations about a proposed Petersen Automotive Museum exterior design, and the L.A. County Museum of Art’s new design that infringes on La Brea tar pits. Ken Hixson, vice president, debuted the MMRA’s remodeled website. A question and answer period following the meeting brought up poor postal delivery, plans to document Art Deco buildings, and instituting an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. At the MMRA November board meeting, the directors adopted a motion to support the Mid City West rubberwheeled trolley along Fairfax Ave. and Wilshire Blvd.

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The Larchmont Family Fair was awesome. The Fair had more nonprofit booths, more rides and more of everything. We had the children’s costume contest, “Larchmont has Talent”, the pie eating contest and the children’s dancing – all were incredible. Our appreciation and thanks goes to Betsy Malloy, the Fair Chairman, ably assisted by Suzanne Phillips. They once again produced an event that surpassed the previous year. We stopped traffic on Beverly with our camels. The LBA and the non-profit organizations appreciate your support –thank you. Coming in December is our Holiday Party on December 8. Someone whispered in my ear that Santa Claus is coming to the US Bank on a huge fire truck at 1:00 that Sunday. There will be music, refreshments, and holiday cheer from 12-5pm. After Thanksgiving, take a walk on Larchmont and make sure you stretch the walk to above Beverly. You will notice the new medians that are almost completed and mirror the ones on the South end of the street. While you are walking check out the stores. All our LBA members are geared up for the Holidays waiting to help you enjoy the coming holidays.

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Larchmont Boulevard is a true testament to the small town community and the neighborhoods that surround us. We are fortunate to have a wide and diverse audience. Come see us. On a personal note I want to thank Patty Hill, current President of the Ebell; Fluff McLean, community supporter; and Dave Cordova, Senior LAPD Lead Officer for judging the Fair Contests. As always, follow us at www. Adv. larchmont.com.

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Purple line moving forward, Larchmont goes green with solar power construction is 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. By Suzan Filipek said Gene Gaddy, walking by They are amazing, according to an informal survey of five solar-powered trash cans and two recycling bins that debuted on Larchmont Blvd. last month. Eventually a total of 15 trash and three recycling bins are planned for the $60,000 program paid for by Council- HEAD of the Larchmont business district man Tom LaBonge’s Tom Kneafsey in front of the new bins. office. “I’m proud of them,” says the Larchmont Village BusiJulie Johnson. “Being on ness Improvement District. Larchmont all the time I see The trash containers will save the trash always overflowing, the city $25,000 a year in pickand we needed recycling. This up costs, he added. is simple and amazing.” Compute the waste “I think they’re wonderful,” Holding up to four times echoed Tom Kneafsey, head of as much litter as their older counterparts, the BigBelly Solar bins compute the compacted waste via an electronic alert system for pick ups as needed. In contrast, trash is collected twice a day from the older, cement containers. Decorated with posters of Larchmont Village, events such as the Larchmont Fair creative prescription eyewear, large selection can be advertised in the side of designer frames and contact lenses slots, Kneafsy said. Initially some area merThick Lens Reduction Techniques • Custom Work Available Emergency Service Available • Most Insurances Welcome chants weren’t too keen on Immediate Repairs & Solder • All Types of Invisible Progressive Bifocals replacing the 23 cement con212 North Larchmont Blvd. tainers with the sleek newM on 323 • 462 • 5195 5 day-F comers. The double trash/ riday 10 y 11 - 6 • Saturday 10 - 5 • Sunda recycling bins can block storefronts, they fear. But so far the pilot program is getting rave reviews. “They’re better than the last ones, and they look great too,”

Metro officials are moving towards next year’s groundbreaking for the Purple Line extension, which will eventually take the line from Western Ave. to Westwood. The subway extension’s first 3.9-mile RENDERING of La Brea station. phase will travel from Koreatown to the eastthrough Fri., Dec. 20. ern edge of Beverly Hills. The project is taking place Utility relocation is expecton S. La Brea Ave. between ed to take most of next year; Sixth and Eighth streets. two lanes of traffic will remain Hours are 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. open in each direction on Sunday through Thursday; Wilshire and lane closures Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be limited, Metro officials One to two lanes of traffic say. will be maintained in each Metro contractors are direction at all times. relocating existing utili For emergencies or issues ties to make room for the needing immediate attention future Wilshire/La Brea Staonly, call 323-669-7652. tion of the Metro Purple Line

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Pressure from residents has resulted in progress on repair and maintenance of the Highland Ave. median. After years of working with the city and the District Four Council Office on the restoration and upkeep of the center divider from Melrose Ave. to Wilshire Blvd., the hard work of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association est. 1948 and its median committee has begun to pay off, said HPHA president Cindy Chvatal-Keane. The committee, made up of Highland Ave. residents and HPHA board members, will be monitoring TruGreen, the landscape maintenance company the city has contracted with, to maintain the median as per their contract. TruGreen is responsible for getting the sprinklers fixed, turf fertilized, re-seeded and mowed on a regular basis. The committee also was successful in getting funding from both Council District Four and Five offices totaling $30,000.

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PHOTO page 3: Councilman Tom LaBonge with his field deputy Ben Seinfeld kicking off the pilot program on Larchmont Blvd.

one outside of Noah’s Bagels. Arlene Herrera thinks the boulevard is moving in the right “green” direction. Wella Tan, who also lives in Larchmont Village, had seen similar ones at The Grove, and was pleasantly surprised to find them in her neighborhood. “They’re cool.”

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Crime, filming top LVNA semi-annual meeting agenda More than 60 residents turned out to discuss topics including crime and filming at the recent Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association’s (LVNA) semi-annual meeting at Van Ness Elementary School. L.A.P.D. senior lead officers Joe Pelayo of the Olympic Division and Dave Cordova of Wilshire Division addressed a recent uptick in property crimes in the area. They encouraged residents to lock windows and doors, and photograph valuable possessions. They lauded the LVNA’s organization and community, and encouraged more participation in Neighborhood Watch programs. In addition, they outlined specific techniques being used to enhance police presence in the area. Field Deputy Ben Seinfeld from Council District Four discussed

coordinating city departments such as Street Services, FilmLA and the L.A.P.D. He addressed questions about film studio staff use of metered parking in the area and presented an update on the progress of the new N. Larchmont Blvd. median. Guy Langman, community representative from FilmLA, took questions regarding the city’s film policy, and asked residents to let FilmLA know about specific issues such as problematic production crews or filming that goes past schedule. Friends of Van Ness School encouraged residents to support their group. LVNA president Charlie D’Atri asked for continued participation in the block captain and Neighborhood Watch programs, and in LVNA90004.org.

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(Continued from page 2) Keniston Ave. on Oct. 16 at noon. The suspect gained entry by smashing a window. A computer and other electronic equipment were stolen from a home on the 500 block of N. Gower St. on Oct. 26 between 5 and 8 p.m. The

suspect broke in through an unlocked window. Property was taken from a residence on the 200 block of S. Rossmore Ave. on Oct. 27 at 3:10 a.m. The suspect took property from an unlocked exterior cabinet and then fled on foot.

Computer equipment and a watch were stolen from a home on the 100 block of N. Rossmore Ave. on Oct. 27 between 4 and 10 p.m. The suspect gained entry by climbing to the second floor and getting in through the bathroom window. Jewelry was stolen from a home on the 800 block of S.

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Highland Ave. on Oct. 31 between 5 and 7:15 p.m. The suspect broke a window to gain entry. Electronic equipment was stolen from a home on the 200 block of N. Beachwood Dr. on Nov. 7 between 7 and 9 p.m. The suspect broke in through an unlocked side window. Property was taken from two apartments on the 500 block of N. Rossmore Ave. between Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. and Nov. 8 at 6:45 a.m. The suspect broke into three separate apartments using a pry tool, took property from two of the apartments and then fled in an unknown direction. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A black 1993 BMW was stolen from a garage in a home on the 900 block of Keniston Ave. on Oct. 15 between 8:30 a.m. and noon. The suspect used a side window to gain entry to the home, steal the wallet and the keys to the car. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: A number of burglaries from cars, both locked and unlocked, were reported. OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A man walking on the 500 block of N. Gramercy Pl. was robbed of his cell phone and cash at gunpoint by two men on Oct. 24 at 9:30 p.m. One suspect approached the victim brandishing a blue steel semi-automatic handgun while the other suspect stood behind the victim and placed a handgun to his back. The suspects took man’s property and fled southbound in a 2000-2005 Toyota or Nissan vehicle. ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON: A man was beaten up by two heavy-set men while he was walking on 3rd St., between Wilton Pl. and Van Ness Ave., on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The suspects fled in a black Nissan Rogue. BURGLARY: Jewelry and

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money were taken from a home on the 400 block of S. Van Ness Ave. on Nov. 5 at 10:15 p.m. The suspects pried open the back door to gain entry. A bicycle and tools were stolen from a residence on the 5000 block of Elmwood Ave. on Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. The suspect entered the home through an unlocked garage door. The victim was able to provide a description to the responding officers, who located the property and arrested the suspect. Jewelry was stolen from a residence on the 700 block of S. Wilton Pl. on Nov. 13 at 1:05 p.m. The suspect pried open the front door to gain entry. A passport and Social Security card were taken from a home on the 700 block of S. Wilton Pl. on Nov. 13 between noon and 7:55 p.m. An unknown suspect took the property from the victim’s bedroom. There was no force used to enter the residence. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: A number of burglaries from cars, both locked and unlocked, were reported.

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Donate new shoes for a discount at Rotary tree lot If you ask Neal McDonough, there’s no point in looking any further than the Wilshire Rotary tree lot 568 N. Larchmont Blvd. for your annual holiday tree. “My wife Ruvé and I cannot wait to get our tree this

year,” said the Hancock Park resident. “It’s a great way to give back to the community by supporting Rotary and the LAPD’s shoe drive. It’s also lots of fun for the kids, and it’s always great to run into old pals there.”

To make sure customers get the freshest trees, traditional Noble and Douglas firs are cut and loaded onto the truck from a tree farm in Oregon and arrive in L.A. three days later, said Wendy Clifford, chairman. This season, Rotary is also adding Silvertip and Nordmann firs to its list of tree offerings. Deliveries will be made on Dec. 6, 13 and 18. Last year, Rotary donated 20 Christmas trees to people who could not afford one. This year, the donated trees will have decorations made by several local Girl Scout troops. Earn a 10 percent discount on trees and wreaths through Wed., Dec. 11 when you bring a new pair of children’s shoes. The Wilshire Rotary-sponsored shoe drive is for LAPD Olympic Division’s “Operation Shoes from Santa,” which collects shoes for school-age children. Shoes will be distributed at the Olympic station on Dec. 12. FRONT page photo: Neal McDonough holding London McDonough (2), Kim Schramm and her daughter Danielle, Ruvé McDonough holding Clover McDonough (1), Morgan McDonough and Kaya Smith and Catherine McDonough in the front.

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No sign of Art Deco in BRE’s Wilshire La Brea After years of development, Inc. complex is across from a BRE Properties Inc.’s 478- planned Metro subway stop, unit, mixed-use Wilshire La set to open in 2019. Brea opened last month at the Modern design corner that bears its name at Studio, one- and two-bed5200 Wilshire. room apartments, townhomes The six-story, $277-million and lofts feature open layouts building features open patios and modern design. Rents and a center tower as well as 40,000 square feet of retail and approximately 1,000 parking spaces: two levels underground, one level on grade, MODERN TOUCHES are throughout the units. plus mezzanine parking, according to start at $1,600 a month, acBRE. cording to the website. “It’s an ugly building,” said Mosaic and tile backsplashJames O’Sullivan, president of es above quartz countertops, the Miracle Mile Residential designer cabinets and Energy Association. Star stainless steel appliances Missing in the boxy struc- are in the kitchens. ture is any semblance to the Two pools feature spas and Art Deco style of the neigh- cabanas. Fitness centers boast borhood; and many fondly re- a Pilates reformer and spin call a historic 1965 Columbia bikes; a sundeck lounge with Savings & Loan branch that barbecue area is also part of was razed to make room for the TCA Architects’ design. Models are open for viewthe development. On a positive note, the ing. The leasing office on the block-size BRE Properties third floor is open seven days.

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Larchmont Bungalow civil, criminal cases in court Larchmont Bungalow returns to L.A. Superior Court Mon., Dec. 16 before Judge Henry Barela. The criminal case was continued from last month when the defendant failed to appear in court, said Serena Christion, deputy city

attorney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We informed the court and the defense that the defendant has to plea at the next hearing or have the case sent out to trial,â&#x20AC;? she added. Meanwhile a civil case, also with the city of L.A. against

the eatery at 107 N. Larchmont Blvd., was also in court last month. Judge Suzanne Bruguera upheld the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demurrer (objections) to the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first amended complaint and granted the defendant 60 days

to file another complaint. The civil case returns for a case management conference Feb. 18, said Kim Westoff, deputy city attorney. City attorneys argue owner Albert Mizrahi violated a signed covenant, promising he would not have tables and chairs at the licensed takeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. Mizrahiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 outstanding causes of action remained: violation of equal protection and violation of civil rights. Those were resolved earlier this year when Judge Bruguera had granted a motion for judgment on the pleadings without leave to amend, Westoff said.Â But before the judge signed off on the judgment, the defendant filed a motion for reconsideration.

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Solar-powered trash, recycling cans debut on Larchmont Blvd. Everyday, people throw away approximately 90 percent of what could potentially be used for reuse, recycling and even composting. The solution? It is as simple as encouraging each citizen to recycle his newspapers, and we could successfully save millions of trees a year. Living in the city of Los Angeles, as not only a Councilmember of the Fourth District, but as a citizen, it is my obligation to make sure that our community continues to beautify the city we all love. Thanks to the Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles is one of the cities that has the highest recycling rates of 10 largest U.S. cities. Our city continues to protect the environment and stimulate our economy by managing a recycling program that annually collects more than 240,000

tons of recyclables, has curbside collection, and provides mobile drop-off centers for a

solar panels that feature compactors. These will dramatically increase the amount of trash each container can hold. The containers, tested and Councilman popular in other Los Angeles Business Improvement DisReport tricts (BIDs), feature an elecby tronic alert system wherein Tom LaBonge each container’s sensors send a message to the maintenance company that it needs to be variety of recyclable materials. emptied once the level of Beyond this, I felt that I needwaste in the container reaches ed and wanted to do more to a certain level. The BigBelly not only save and preserve our Solar containers also mean resources, but to help create the beautiful Boulevard will public awareness to prevent have a large scale recycling pollution and support public program for the first time. health for all. Once the first five contain This month I want to share ers have been tested, 10 more with everyone a program that will be installed. Not only will will save our city money and these cans be easy to use and a above all, as easy as counting great investment to our com1-2-3. I am happy to announce Jane Gilman, Editor & Publisher munity, but also the BID’s of the Larchmont the introduction of Solar Pow- Chronicle, will receive our Citizentrash pick-up will be cut Recognitionneeds Award RICHARD JONES ered trash cans on Larchmont in half—saving approximately for her 50 years of service to our community Blvd. The trash cans (known as Big Belly) bring recycling and reduced trash pick up to Larchmont. When we had the first containers installed, I was happy to be joined by Larchmont Charter School and their student council president Hazel Sepenuk, who shared with me strong concerns about making people in the community aware of the importance of recycling. The first trash and recycling cans that were installed as a pilot program are powered by

$25,000 a year. This money will be put back into the maintenance and beautification of Larchmont Village. Recycling starts right in the backyard of our homes. In order to continue to see change and ensure the advancement of growth in our environment, we need to contnue to gather recyclables and reprocess them into feedstock for future products. As a thriving community, I know that Larchmont Village and the Fourth District will carry on to work together to ensure that this is done locally by our neighborhood friends who live, work, and spend money in our communities. Thank you, District Four, for all that you do to further help promote recycling and continue to keep our city clean and beautiful.

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Many friends and neighbors attended this year’s Windsor Square Association Annual Town Hall Meeting at The Ebell on November 15th. The Annual Meeting once again showcased examples of Windsor Square as a unique oasis of neighborliness, involving both residents and committed public servants. One prominent friend (and soon-tobe-neighbor) in attendance was the First Lady of Los Angeles, Amy Elaine Wakeland. Annual Meeting attendees were the first to learn that the Mayor and his family will be moving to the Getty House as their primary residence sometime early in 2014. Council District 4 Chief of Land Use Planning, Renee Weitzer, spoke briefly about local real estate development and zoning issues. She reminded everyone that, despite occasional challenges faced on Windsor Square’s “main street,” other parts of town want to know “how to get a Larchmont.” Maybe it’s not perfect, but Larchmont Boulevard remains a great example of an authentic neighborhood main street, she said. Ms. Weitzer also emphasized that the City will continue to enforce the laws and codes as they are written, without exception, while giving all land owners and tenants the benefits of due process as required under the law. The existing restrictions on Larchmont (the “Q Conditions”) inevitably may be reviewed as the needs of the neighborhood change over time, but any modifications must follow established legal process. In the meantime, application and enforcement of the existing laws is the only alternative to land use being allowed to disintegrate into anarchy.

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Mary Pickhardt, architect on the Windsor Square HPOZ Board, assembled a presentation that you can find on the WSA website www. windsorsquare.org . As the ten-year anniversary of our HPOZ designation nears, there will be a review and update of the Windsor Square HPOZ Preservation Plan. The update will seek the input of the community and will be coordinated by the Planning Department and Office of Historic Resources.

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

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The 2013 Squeaky Wheel Award was presented to resident Paul Newman, whose dogged pursuit of improved street lighting in Windsor Square is most responsible for needed new lights finally being on the verge of installation, by early this coming summer. To finally get these street lighting improvements, and on behalf of all Windsor Square residents, Paul logged over 400 e-mails to and from the WSA Board and City officials, and he probably had just as many telephone calls and conferences on the subject of streetlights. Thank you Paul!

L.A. City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell has put out a plea to help raise funds for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. If you would like to help, below is a list of organizations that are providing aid to the victims of the disaster: Americares (provides medical aid), Filipino American Community of Los Angeles Disaster Relief Drive (an L.A.based donation drive for typhoon survivors), Operation USA (L.A.-based non-profit with a focus on providing water purification supplies), Philippine Red Cross (providing local support and relief efforts), Red Cross (sending emergency aid and volunteers), and the World Food Programme (the UN’s hungerfighting organization).

Meet Our GWNC Board Members. Patricia Lombard Area 4 Representative Fremont Place is represented by board member Patricia Lombard and alternate Barbara Kumetz. Lombard and Kumetz also serve as president and vice president of the Fremont Place Association, a neighborhood of 73 homes established in the early 1920s. Both have been residents of the neighborhood for more than 20 years. Fremont Place is a privately owned park originally developed by three gentlemen, Charles Ingram, David Barry and George Briggs, who intended to build an exclusive district of homes on the 50-acre site. Like nearby Windsor Square, Fremont Place was promoted as a park-like refuge of sedate mansions.

Save the date for our next Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 11th 7:00 p.m. at the Ebell of Los Angeles Check our website - greaterwilshire.org for confirmation of all details Have a community project that needs funding? See our guidelines at http://www.greaterwilshire.org/ site/files/guidelines100611.pdf and application at http://empowerla.org/wp-content/ uploads/2012/10/NeighborhoodPurposesGrantapplication-Nov2012.pdf Contact treasurer@greaterwilshire.org for more info For additional information and map, go to www.greaterwilshire.org

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Hancock Park resident and private wealth advisor Richard Jones has been named to REP. magazine’s Top 100’s Wirehouse Advisors list. Jones has been recognized on this list every year since 2007. He focuses on asset allocation, trust services and credit products. He held tenures with J.P. Morgan and Bank of America before joining Merrill Lynch in 1999. He is a member of the board of L.A. Opera, Bet Tzedek Legal Services, L.A. Philharmonic Association (Board of Overseers), and Fraternity of Friends of the L.A. County Performing Arts Center Music Center Leadership Council.

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Holiday cooking is good recipe for stress-less time

You and your little chefs can make a list of what you want to make for the holidays and who they are for. “Apple pie to take to Grandma’s on Christmas Eve.” “Pumpkin bread for the teachers.” Ask your children for their ideas and

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Danielle AvazianReyes then add some of your traditional favorites as well. Make a shopping list and take your children to the store/farmer’s market. Getting them excited and involved in the whole process is important. Your culinary adventures

don’t need to be limited to sweets. I have never been much of a baker myself, but my girls enjoy making many things from rice pilaf, cheese boureg (stuffed pastry) to seven-layer dip together for the holidays. My husband makes his grandmother’s famous “belly button” dinner rolls with the girls on Thanksgiving. It’s great to listen to the spontaneous conversations that pop up while kneading dough. My mother and husband’s mother are both wonderful cooks and have taught us so many things. It’s my hope to pass down the love of cooking to another generation. Some

of my fondest memories from childhood come from holiday cooking with my family. Family culture and traditions play an important role in the kitchen, and you can share your unique family history with your kids. We throw a traditional Mexican Christmas Eve complete with my mother-in-law’s homemade tamales each year. Not only do the kids love this tradition, our friends now enjoy coming over for this tradition, too. Our kids are growing up in a high tech world—computers, iPads, cell phones. It’s great to see them get their fingers in the dough, get messy, and get cookin'!

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The Big Sunday crew is helping needy organizations mobilize for the holidays through their self-proclaimed “11th (or 12th) Annual Big Sunday Holiday Volunteering and Giving Opportunities List.” Founded in 1999, Big Sunday is the largest annual citywide community service event in America. Its mission is to build community through community service. Everything from volunteering your time to donating toys, money and services is available throughout the city this season. Although Big Sunday does not sponsor any of the holiday projects, it puts them out to the Big Sunday community in hopes that someone who sees it wants to help. If interested, there are dozens of local charities seeking help through Big Sunday. See the full list at www.bigsunday. org.

Justine Cook, manager for Marat Daukayev Ballet Justine Jacoby Cook, 53, died at home on Nov. 7 of ovarian cancer surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Boston’s Louisburg Square, the only child of Ernest and Mary Jacoby, Justine was a graduate of The Winsor School and Wesleyan University. She worked as a casting director for film and television in Hollywood and later as a production manager for the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet. Married for 26 years to the boy-next-door, Douglas Cook, Justine is also survived by her son, Mackenzie and daughter, Hannah, all of Windsor Square. A memorial service will be held this summer at Richmond Hill Farm in New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers or donations, Justine requested that you hug a loved one today.

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When did the holidays become so hectic? School pageants, shopping, teacher gifts, office gifts, holiday cards, parties, exhaustion? Like most parents, I’d like to spend more quality time with my kids during the holidays. One of the best ways I have found to slow down and come together with our kids during the holidays is in the kitchen. You can’t rush things when you are baking, and a 16-pound turkey will never cook quickly. Cooking is a great way to slow down and reconnect with your kids. It gives you the opportunity to have unrushed, stress-free time to come together around the butcher block and talk to each other while working towards a common goal: whether it be cookies, cake or the turkey.

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Local talent wows crowds at Larchmont Family Fair By Sondi Toll Sepenuk Four years ago, Betsy Malloy of Larchmont Blvd.’s Coldwell Banker came up with an idea that she thought would add some spark and energy to the annual Larchmont Family Fair: to hold a local talent competition. “A talent show would make a lot of noise and has builtin entertainment,” explained Malloy. The Larchmont Blvd. Association was on board, as well as sponsors Paramount Pictures and Coldwell Banker. So, in 2010, Larchmont’s Got Talent was born. Local performers immediately signed up, excited to finally have an arena to show off their talents. They included singers, dancers, comedians, poets and contortionists. Each October has been a learning curve, but Betsy believes the show just keeps getting better and stronger, and she hopes that it continues to grow in the years ahead. Originally, Malloy took on most of the coordination duties herself, but this year she brought in several others to help, including Jim Bloomfield, an acupuncturist with Larchmont Traditional Medicine. Jim ran this year’s tryouts, which took place one week in advance of the competition, as well as acted as the stage manager and dealt with the recording and sound engineering the day of the event. “I could not believe some of these kids’ voices at the auditions,” said Bloomfield. “They were hauntingly beautiful.” Having grown up in a small suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, Bloomfield is thrilled that a big city fair offers a local talent event for the community. “It’s nice to have this type of event in the neighborhood… the kids are truly excited for each other. And many of them know each other. To see them supporting and rooting for each other is really quite special.” Any age can compete The prize money isn’t chump change, either. First place wins $500, second receives $300, and third place takes home $200. For this year’s event, there were 16 contestants on the docket. Any age can compete, although no adults took part in this year’s competition. Ten-year-old Hazel Sepenuk captured first place with an energetic song and tap number from the Broadway classic “Oklahoma!” Second place was awarded to eightyear-old Hazel Armenante, who sang an original piece

WINNERS Hazel Armenante and Hazel Sepenuk.

with her guitar, titled “Today.” Third place went to a crowdpleasing group of Christ the King School nine-year-old friends (Andrew Lin, Lean-

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Preschoolers make ‘Baskets of Sunshine’ Two charities benefited from “Baskets of Sunshine Day” held last month at Wagon Wheel Preschool. And, the preschoolers learned about giving. The children brought a Thanksgiving-themed basket filled with cans and boxes of non-perishable foods for Hollygrove (a charity serving underprivileged youth) and Alexandria House (a shelter providing transitional residence to women and children). “The baskets were transported by volunteer parents of Wagon Wheel to both charities in the aim that we can dro Joaquin, Jared Lantin, Marc Luzuriaga, Mason Oh), who donned Darth Vader costumes and hit the floor to Psy’s “Gangnam Style.”

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Concerts entertain young and old at Skirball Celebrate winter break at indoor, family-friendly concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Join the Pop-Ups, 2013 Grammy nominee for Best Children's Album, for toe-tapping tunes and an electronic

pop sound on Sat., Dec. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. The group incorporates colorful props, coordinated costumes and puppets into its performance. Parents' Choice Awardwinner Jambo will transport all ages through the roots of American music on Sun., Dec.

29 from 2 to 3 p.m. One part Mississippi Delta, one part New Orleans street corner and one part Chicago juke joint, Jambo creates an imaginative experience. Performances included with museum admission. Go to www.skirball.org.

"NATIONAL ANTHEM GIRL" Janine Stange crossed New York off her list after a performance at Madison Square Garden.

'Anthem girl' aims to perform patriotic tune in all 50 states By Laura Eversz Janine Stange performed throughout her time as a student at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, N.Y., and since then, has released two albums. But singing the national anthem—the first song she sang publicly—is what has given her the greatest joy. "It's just something I've always done ever since high school," said the Long Island native who now resides in Hancock Park. And she's had plenty of experience at it. In addition to being the national anthem singer for the N.Y. Titans of the National LaCrosse League and the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse, she had sung the song in front of crowds at MetLife Stadium, Nassau Coliseum and the Staples Center. "I come from a patriotic family, and I always felt like it was a powerful song," said the 30-something Stange. Her passion for the anthem, and her desire to create a dialogue about patriotism, are what led to her goal of singing the tune in all 50 states.

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"The idea really started when people would come up to me after I sang and tell me about someone in their family who had been deployed, or vets would come up and say 'thanks,'" she said. "To me that right there is better than winning the lottery and is what life's all about." As Stange continued to sing and had opportunities to meet real American heroes, she began to feel it was something she had to do. "Those of us who haven't served in the Armed Forces can only imagine what a soldier goes through. I count it as an honor to sing this song... it never gets old to me." Her hope is that people begin to look at the national anthem not as a formality, "but as a 90 second space of time to recognize the sacrifices others have made." Stange owns a printing company, which has paid the travel expenses to the 16 states she's covered so far, and she's recently been in contact with potential sponsors for the remaining 34. To learn more, go to nationalanthemgirl.org.

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and Barry Friesen, head inspector for the city Dept. of Housing, met with the residents at Hollywood City Hall last month. Following a town hall meeting in October, LaBonge wrote in a letter to PLB management, “I have received daily complaints from Park La Brea residents about broken elevators… It is very important that Park La Brea use all resources at its disposal to get all of the elevators upgraded and repaired as soon as possible. The situation must not continue.” Chris Scroggin, acting general manager and senior vice president of Prime Group— owners of PLB—said a management plan is in place and problems have been identified. To date, 14 of the PLB’s 36 elevators have been upgraded. Two more elevators are scheduled for the time-consuming job of repair and modernization; the remainder will be upgraded at a rate of two per year. While Scroggin acknowledged there had been problems, “It’s gotten a lot better,” he said. “The worst is behind us, but that’s not to say we’re not going to have problems going forward.” Improved communication

is a key component in solving safety issues, both sides agreed. Some elevators are original to the 1945 apartment complex. But even the newer ones are breaking down, sometimes both elevators at once, say the residents. “We want to apply gentle pressure for them to do much better to improve the reliability of these old elevators,” added Neustadter.

including meeting the state’s 2020 mandate that requires that 33 percent of our energy be from renewable resources. But these rate increases will also fund very expensive projects that are being dumped on DWP by City Hall. They involve the Los Angeles River, the city’s Stormwater/Urban Runoff program, and a multibillion solar plan that is not dissimilar to Measure B, the 2009 measure that was rejected by the voters. Quite frankly, this is not a very nice way for Garcetti to treat the ratepayers who swung the election his way because of his promise to reform DWP. The city is also considering a controversial $4.5 billion Street Repair Tax that will increase our property taxes by up to six percent ($250 million), but without a charter amendment that mandates that the city live within its means. Garcetti also has the opportunity to be a bold leader by endorsing the Pension Reform Act of 2014 (ReformPensions2014.com), the ballot measure proposed by San Jose’s Democratic Mayor Chuck Reed. While this reform is

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Global healer Mark Earlix was a guest speaker last month of the Young Energetic Senior Group of Founder’s Church, 3281 W. 6th St. Earlix facilitated a spiritual healing circle at the church. Earlix returned from the Vietnam War as a young man with post-traumatic stress disorder. A spiritual journey included training with the Gnostic Christians, when, he says, strangers approached him and asked for healings. He found within minutes of hands-on application headaches, pain, burns, grief, inflammation, disease and discomfort would melt away.

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HOLA youth inspire his years of service Bob Terry delivered dictionaries to HOLA (Heart of Los Angeles), and pretty much never stopped returning to the

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reach program to schools and youth groups. The Windsor Square resident was inspired by the enthusiastic young people he encountered, and soon joined its college mentoring program, according to a recent profile on him in an HOLA newsletter. An avid believer in quality education, he motivated eighth graders to apply to private Catholic high schools. Four of them were accepted, and Terry agreed to take on financial responsibility, even buying their mandatory iPads. He also raised donations to help pay for the four years at

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Views of the Hollywood sign will be in our vista in the foreseeable future since the 492unit, 200-room hotel Millennium development has been put on hold. Developers have put off seeking building permits for the two-tower complex adjacent to Capitol Records until lawsuits are resolved. “Further subsoil investigations... will be conducted when we are ready to apply for building permits, which will follow the resolution of the current legal challenges,” a Millennium spokesman said. An earthquake fault has been found to be dangerously close to the development. The City Council approved the 39- and 35-story development in July. Councilman Tom LaBonge cast the sole dissenting vote. Several community members filed a lawsuit, and the W Hotel challenged the City Council’s approval.

VOLUNTEER extraordinaire Bob Terry and pal actor Ed Asner.

Loyola and Cathedral high schools. Terry aims to add new students every year to his program as well as continue in HOLA’s college-mentoring program. He had been involved in education for many years after being mentored by the dean of a law school and former New

York City school chancellor. An investor in medical science, husband and father to an 11-year old, he also finds time for more than 20 non-profits, churches and schools, including Homeboy Industries, the Knights of Columbus and Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children.

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Park La Brea, Wilshire Rotary launch holiday toy drive Youngsters at Alexandria House will gain from a holiday toy drive underway at Park La Brea. Sylvie Brousseau, activity center supervisor, said residents will be donating new, unwrapped toys and games and leaving them at the Third St. and Sixth St. gatehouses and at the activity center through Wed., Dec. 18. The drive is in collaboration with Wilshire Rotary Club. Alexandria House, 433 S. Alexandria Ave., is a transitional residence for women and chil-

LOCAL GIRLS are among dancers who will have lead roles in “The Nutcracker.”

Area residents, Kirov ballet star perform in ‘Nutcracker’ Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre will present its 13th annual production of “The Nutcracker” at the Luckman Theatre at Cal State L.A. Sat., Dec. 7 through Sun., Dec. 15. Nearly 130 dancers, ages three to 21, will perform alongside former Russian ballet star Marat Daukayev, dancing the role of Drosselmeyer in the holiday classic. Three local girls are among performers sharing the role of Masha in the seven-performance engagement. Judith No is an 11-year old student at the Lycee Francais de Los Angeles; Joely Maples is a 7th grader at Marlborough and Stella Zuniga, a 7th grader at Larchmont Charter School. Emma Daukayev, 11, who attends Immaculate Heart, will dance in her ninth Nutcracker and for the first time in a leading role onstage with her father, Marat. Her twin brother, Nicholas, who attends Larchmont Charter Middle School, will also perform in the role of Fritz. Mikhael Kinley-Safronoff, 15, of Hancock Park, and Adam Bernstein, Park LaBrea, are among boys dancing the leading male role of the Prince. Performances, at The Luckman Theatre at 5151 State University Drive, are on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., Sun., Dec. 8 at 11:30

a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $34-$40 and can be purchased online at www. maratdaukayev.org.

cent of the women who have moved through the program have succeeded in securing financial stability and permanent housing.

Hollywood Wilshire YMCA Annual Support Campaign Please make a gift and help support the youth and social service programs at the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA.

Children’s Film Fest features global works Full-length and shorts are some of the more than 70 films to be screened at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival on Sat., Dec. 14 and Sun., Dec. 15 at the L.A. County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Live action and documentaries will also be screened starting Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Brown Auditorium and the Bing Theater. Filmmakers and actors will answer questions after each screening. Admission is free. For a full schedule visit lacma.org.

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Jan Daley honored for USO service On Veterans Day, Jan Daley sang at the 20th anniversary of “The Women’s Vietnam Memorial” event in Washington, D.C. General Colin Powell was featured speaker. She was honored for her work with the USO, entertaining the troops in Vietnam and around the world, with Bob Hope. Daley received a standing ovation after she sang a song she wrote for her father, an Air Force pilot, who was killed during World War II.

Family gives $15 million to CHLA The Stanley Black family recently made a $15 million gift to fund research and clinical care programs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “This incredible gift will go toward the life-saving and lifegiving programs that help the 97,000 children treated annually by our hospital,” said Richard Cordova, hospital president and CEO. The Joyce and Stanley Black Family Building, recently renamed from the Gateway Building, faces Sunset Blvd. and is a link between care cen-

ters and the six-story, 317-bed, state-of-the-art Anderson Pavilion, which opened in 2011. Monthly about 117,000 people enter the building whose colorful interior was designed by Walt Disney Imagineers. The building also overlooks the Joyce and Stanley Black and Family Healing and Meditation Garden, named in 2004 in honor of the family’s $2 million gift. The picturesque garden serves as the location for the hospital’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

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Local writer pens fiction about Larchmont area Writer Patricia Foster Rye has lived in Windsor Square for 50 years, so it is only fitting that she would want to use her artistic talents to create stories about her neighborhood. “Tales of Larchmont” is the result of that ambition. Made up of eight fictional short stories, the book explores what goes on behind the doors of some of those large, stately mansions that inhabit the tree-lined streets. The stories stretch from the early 1920s to the present. “I have written about the neighborhood for decades,” says Rye, “and I thought that I should do something with all of these stories!” She ended up self-publishing the book through Amazon. Born in Forst Hills, Long Island New York, Rye grew up in a theatrical family. Today, Rye is a theatrical producer, writer and journalist. She writes the theatre blog for the LA Stage Times, is the artistic director of The Society Players, a non-profit theatre group, and is the theatre columnist for the Larchmont Chronicle. Rye will be signing copies of her book at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., on Sun., Dec. 15 from noon to 2 p.m.

TALES of Larchmont stretch from the 1920s to today.

‘White Christmas’ to ‘Messiah’ by LAMC

Get in the spirit of the season with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall when 100 voices of the Chorale sing “White Christmas” to “Deck the Halls” at “Festival of Carols” on Saturdays Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” is on the program Sun., Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Sing along with thousands, an orchestra and soloists to Handel’s “Messiah” Wed., Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The great choral work as sung by the Chorale on Sundays Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Visit lamc. org,

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HOLIDAY FESTIVITiES began Dec. 1 with a community Hanukkah celebration and continue through the month. The Jim Gamble Nutcracker marionette show is on Fri., Dec. 20.

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Design Your Message to Speak to Your Consumers Our Larchmont Chronicle readership is considered to be an affluent demographic. These are consumers that buy luxury products and services. They seek quality in their selection of businesses with which they deal.The June 2013 Shullman Research survey showed that 63% of affluent consumers who buy luxury products & services with an income of $500,000 said they find newspaper ads to be the most effective compared with other forms of media such as radio, TV, magazines or digital. To reach affluent consumers, you must use a traditional marketing mix with newspaper advertising being the first and most effective choice. Your advertising needs to be your own unique message and be shared in a distinctive style. Think about who your audience is and what they want and need – remembering that they don’t care about you. They care about themselves. Craft a message that will resonate with your audience. Share it in a distinctive, authoritative voice. Don’t be afraid to show your personality. Set yourself apart from the others by knowing if you need to be bigger, louder, stronger or wiser to stand out from your competitors with your target audience.

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Hang the mistletoe and greens for families Blumenthal, Keanes. Decorate with holly, ferns for Oyamas, Hutchins, Byrnes. Admire how the candles glow with Landays, Kramers, Platos, Yusts, Branchflowers, Blacks Zorigians, Cohens and Jacks. Stack the logs, light the fires for the Wagners, Guzins, Meyers, plus the Binders, Holz’s, Alles, Gibbs, Forbes, Capatas, Hawleys. Add festive ribbons to the boxes for Ketches, Ludwigs, Knoxes. Kempes, Carrolls and McLeans, Woodwards, Kneafseys, Deans. Shop Larchmont and the malls with the Combs, Franks, Sphalls. Rescue homeless dogs, kittens with Bonorrises and Brittains. Surprise tots with horns, bikes for kin of Caziers, and Van Dykes. Buy balls for your soccer kickers the Rakes, Buonocores, Vickers.

p.m. to 9 p.m. The Radio Disney Road Crew will provide music, games, prizes and lots of holiday spirit for kids on Sun., Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Merry Latin Christmas with the Frank Cano Latin Band performs on the west patio from 5 to 7 p.m. On Mon., Dec. 23, youngsters can decorate gingerbread men with Art 2 Go from noon to 3 p.m. Lucky Diaz & The Family Jam Band performs at 12:30 and 2 p.m., while original Dickens carolers stroll the market from 2 to 5.pm. Christmas Eve will feature the Toy Soldier Band strolling the market from noon to 3 p.m. Parking is free for two hours with merchant validation. For more information, go to farmersmarketla.com or call 323-933-9211.

Angel City Chorale hosts concert and sing-along “Joyful, Joyful” is the title of this year’s annual holiday concert and sing-a-long by the multicultural Angel City Chorale. The event will take place on Sat., Dec. 7 and Sun., Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Wilshire United Methodist Church. The chorale, made up of 160 men and women from around Los Angeles, is capping their 20th anniversary year with a holiday concert that will feature Christmas and Hanukkah

classics from holidays past mixed with new pieces that fit the season’s spirit. Sticking with their signature mix of styles, the chorale will sing everything from classical to gospel to world music, and the audience is invited to sing along. Wilshire United Methodist Church is located at 4350 Wilshire Blvd. For more information and tickets go to www.angelcitychorale.org.

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and their families receive for Christmas.” Alexandria House is a nonprofit transitional residence Children living at Alexan- wrapped toys and $25 Target for women and children. St. dria House, and St. Anne’s gift cards,” said Stacy Her- Anne’s provides services to atSocial Service Agency and the man, event co-chair along risk teenage girls and young women, their chilAdopt-a-Family program are with Nancy Muller. among recipients of this year’s “Both are greatly Photo on Page 1 dren and families. The Adopt a Family holiday toy drive sponsored by appreciated, since program helps famiSt. Brendan Catholic Church. in many cases, lies living near Skid Row. “We are in need of new, un- they are the only gift children Donations can be dropped off through Fri., Dec. 13 at St. Brendan Church at 310 S. Van Wilshire rotary Ness Ave. Hours are Monday of los angeles through Friday from 8:30 a.m. www.WilshireRotary.org to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and This special Holiday season that need shoes to attend Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. reminds us of the many bless- school. The collection ends by Students from St. Brendan ings we enjoy in our lives. It is December 11 and the shoes will School will speak at masses at also a chance for us to make a be distributed on December the church to appeal for donadifference in the lives of others 12th at Olympic Division stations, and will also volunteer in need. At Wilshire Rotary, we tion. at Alexandria House’s holiday are pleased to seize this opporWe encourage you to visit tunity to improve the lives of our Tree Lot to choose your festivities, Herman said. others locally and internationally. family tree at a great price The toy drive parties are W e w i l l a d d r e s s t h e while supporting Wilshire on Sat., Dec. 14. Activities inPhilippine disaster with aid Rotary Club’s service projects clude gift distribution, a visit from our club that will go locally and internationally. from Santa—played by Patrick directly to those hit the hardWilshire Rotarians concluded Kelley, Rossmore Ave., lunch est by using Rotary Clubs in the their annual dictionary project and Christmas carols. Philippines to distribute shelter in November by giving over 840 and food. hardbound “state-of-the-art” Volunteers are needed to At our annual Christmas dictionaries to third grade stuhelp out at both parties. ConTree Lot on Larchmont Blvd., dents in eight local schools. tact stacykherman@gmail. we will be collecting NEW The members and families of com. shoes for school-age children Wilshire Rotary wish a happy to donate to LAPD’s Olympic Division for their “Operation Shoes from Santa.” Please bring a pair to contribute to the children in our local area

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Photo page 1: Santa Claus, aka Patrick Kelley of Rossmore Ave., shown last year, will return to spread good cheer, and toys at the event.

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Every year, it seems that made a comeback, but with a toys get noisier, brighter and twist. just plain extreme. “Many apps that people use But it doesn’t have to be that on their smart phones have way. There been turned are plenty of into board toys that are games,” flying off of says Lily. the shelves “Apps like this holiday ‘Words season— w i t h and the only Friends’ sound you and ‘Cut will hear is the Rope’ the laughter are popucoming from lar board the people g a m e s playing with now.” BOYS AND GIRLS alike love creatthem. ing bracelets, rings and necklaces “ A c At 68-year- with the popular Rainbow Loom. tion figold Kip’s ures are Toyland at the Farmers Mar- also big,” says Lily. “The Star ket, one of the most popular Wars vintage series is a top toys this holiday involves cre- seller.” ativity and craft. Jigsaw puzzles, Lego’s and “The Rainbow Loom is our nostalgia items never seem to bestseller right now,” says Lily, go out of style. Kip’s Toyland the granddaughter of 97-year- keeps Etch-A-Sketch, paddleold Irvin “Kip” Kipper, who ball and balsa wood airplanes still makes daily appearances stocked on their shelves at all at the store. “Boys and girls times. love it. They can create brace- So if you’re in the market lets, rings and necklaces with for a toy gift that doesn’t require batteries, you’re in luck. it.” Board games have also Happy hunting!

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IN LONDON with his British cousin Audrey Flint Thompson is Mitchell Flint and his son Michael.

Pilot Flint used Olympics as ruse to help Israelis fight By Sondi Toll Sepenuk them he was going to see the It took a lot of bravery and London Olympics. It was the one tiny white lie, but eventu- same story he told his mother. of Angeles Membership allyLos a local fighter pilot was Instead, Flint enlisted in the able to serve his two beloved fledgling Israeli Air Force. As countries during wartime. not to worry his mother back Mitchell Flint, Hancock home, he created an elaborate Park, was born in Kansas City, ruse. His U.K. relatives, some Mo. in 1923. of whom he’d never met, sent He learned to fly on the postcards to her back in the Kansas airfields and registered States at regular intervals, for the U.S. Navy at age of 19. describing the games and the different hisHe served in toric sights the Pacific on As not to worry his he was exthe USS Wasp, mother back home, he a naval air carploring. created an elaborate In the rier, flew the ruse. Vought F4U meantime, Corsair fighter Flint went aircraft and shot down mul- undercover and trained in tiple Kamikaze, for which he Czechoslovakia with a Czech won three Air Medals. instructor, preparing to fly After he was discharged, again. Flint enrolled at UC Berkeley, While serving in the Israeli but quickly realized that the Air Force, Flint led multiple newly declared state of Israel bombing missions, flying evwas struggling to defend itself erything from Mustangs and against invading Arab armies. Spitfires to reconfigured GerHe wanted to help. man Messerschmitts. “I’m Jewish; Israel desper- He never made it to those ately needed trained fighter 1948 Olympics. pilots, so I thought I could Upon his return to the U.S., perhaps do something to sus- Flint served in the Korean war tain the state,” Flint told The and then worked for Lockheed Martin, studied toward a law Times of Israel in 2012. But there was one big catch: degree at UCLA and met his he couldn’t tell his widowed wife, Joyce, a former fashion mother. As an only child, Flint designer-turned conservator. was determined to fight for Is- In 2012, one of Flint’s two rael, yet to protect his mother sons, Mike, a Hollywood proby keeping her in the dark. ducer, proposed that they go It was illegal for an Ameri- back to London to see the can citizen to fight for a for- Olympic games that he missed eign country, so Flint fibbed 64 years earlier. to the San Francisco passport Flint jumped at the chance. office about his reason for go- Not only was he going to see ing abroad in 1948. He told the games, he was finally go-

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ing to be able to meet one of the cousins, Audrey Thompson, who had faithfully mailed phony letters home to his mother month after month. But the story doesn’t end there. On June 27th of this year, Flint’s 90th birthday, his entire family traveled back to Israel. Coincidentally, it was also the day of the Israeli Air Force graduation. Flint found himself in front of a crowd of 14,000 people, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, all standing in ovation for Mitchell Flint. The head of the Air Force honored him with the rank of commander, a rank of which Flint

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A painting exhibition by Devin Oatway and sculpture by Jon Rajkovich marked the opening of galerie102 in Ojai. The contemporary gallery, owned by former Hancock Park resident Jolene Snett Lloyd, debuted in November. “Ojai has always been an artist’s town, and it’s becoming even more so with this gallery,” said Lloyd. “My vision for the gallery is to take a small piece of the vibrant Chelsea, New York gallery scene and plop it down in bucolic Ojai,” she added.

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By Sidney Gubernick 8th Grade S.A.V.E.S., or St. Augustine’s Volunteer Emergency Services, is an organization Turning Point has been working with for many years. Every Thanksgiving, students bring in canned food and other nonperishable goods and donate, sort, and package them for the charity. It helps provide food for those less fortunate than we are, and is a big part of middle school’s community leadership opportunities. In the spirit of giving, let’s talk about Operation Candy Corn, a new addition to our holiday agenda. It consisted of more donating, sorting, and packaging, this time of candy that was collected from trick-or-treating. We sent all the candy to troops overseas. The Level 8 students were in charge of sorting, and although it was hard being in that room full of candy and not eating any of it, it felt amazing to help out. Also, the second annual Halloween Cardboard Carnival, put on by the Level 8 students, was a great success. As challenging as it was to design, build, and lead the games, it was a challenge we were up for. As a whole, it went smoothly and everyone had a great time!

By Paula Mendoza 11th Grade The entire school assembled to celebrate a decades-old tradition of Capping and Pinning where junior big sisters cap their freshmen little sisters, and senior big sisters pin their sophomore little sisters. The annual Alumnae Career Panel brought four alumnae to campus to discuss their experiences from the fields of medicine, entertainment, law, and even gemology. Students also enjoyed an interfaith panel, bringing thought leaders from various faiths together to discuss social justice. To welcome us into the Thanksgiving holiday, the annual Grandparents’ Day Mass gathered the Sailors and their grandfathers and grandmothers for a Mass and picnic lunch. Finals are just around the corner. Along with the stress, we will take some time to embrace the holiday cheer. Girls in dance, orchestra and acting will participate in the annual Winter Concert; the Visual Arts Showcase will display the wonderful work of Marymount artists. The Marymount Players delivered a fabulous fall production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”

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The Spooktatcular is filled with games, activities and candy. During the Spooktacular we held my favorite part of the whole event, the haunted house. Every year the haunted house is set up by the graduating 8th grade class. Everyone enjoyed participating. The high school fair is also an annual event that’s fun for us. Many high schools come to the fair to share information about their schools. I look forward to more events such as these in the future, and to having more fun here at St. Gregory Nazianzen School.

By William Choi 8th Grade Every year at Saint Gregory Nazianzen School we have a huge assortment of events to celebrate the seasons and get together as a community. Recently we had our annual Halloween event, the Spooktacular, and our high school fair.

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By Josie Gordon 6th Grade The 6th graders are getting ready for their Israeli buddies to come. We have a sister school in Tzahala, and kids from Tzahala come to 6th graders’ houses for 10 days, and then in

the spring, we go to Israel and stay at our buddy’s house. Our annual Hanukkah Bazaar is a market run by the women of T.I.O.H to raise funds for good works. The 6th graders worked hard to make soap and filled tea bags for our gardening booth us-

ing ingredients from our school garden, while the 2nd graders made snacks. A group of mostly 4th grade girls got together to make a booth selling bracelets that they made themselves, and kids are volunteering to help at different booths.

The 6th graders are happy to announce that they successfully completed a coat drive, collecting more than 200 coats, which was way past their goal. The coats went to a local school for kids who, without these coats, would be too cold to go to school in the winter. Now, we are working on a food drive for Alexandria House. Every 6th grade student joins a leadership committee, and the community service committee has been working hard, making announcements and trying to get people to bring in food for the food drive.

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By Adina Dror 8th Grade This month at Yavneh was especially exciting for the middle-school girls. Mrs. Agatstein, a teacher, and some of the students organized a two-day retreat, and they even thought of a creative way to introduce the idea to the girls. Our school principal, Rabbi Dear, filmed a short clip, explaining that parents had been complaining that the boys have Sunday school and the girls do not. In order to make things equal, he declared that the girls would be starting Sunday school as well. This agitated some and made others cry. They then revealed the retreat and told them that there would be no class on the weekends. The girls went on a surprise

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October was Hispanic Heritage month, and because of that we had the opportunity to study important Hispanic scientists and inventors like Cesar Chavez. Since MCM is a science magnet, we explore all different parts of science through study and field trips. This year’s focus is on our biosphere. So far the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade classes visited the LA County Fair, and the 5th grade classes explored The Getty Museum. The 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes also went to The Aquarium of the Pacific, where we learned about sharks and other marine predators. Our Harvest Festival included a costume parade, lots of games, prizes and a dance show. In Treasures, we’ve learned about people who took a stand for what they believe in, their countries, their freedom, or their people, like Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Lin. They are good role models for us as we prepare for middle school.

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By Samuel Bernardy 5th Grade Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year! Tis the season to be jolly! Hanukkah (my favorite holiday) kicked off early this year in November. We have an exciting month ahead. Our class is looking forward to delivering all the books we collected from our book drive. It’s really taught us the importance of sharing with others. Our field trip this month is to see Disney on Ice. Also, hop on your sled and hurry over to see our annual Winter Holiday Show on the 18th! All the classes are preparing to perform for their families and friends; it’s going to be a blast. It is also time to ask mom or dad for that favorite holiday recipe for our class party potluck before we leave for winter break. I can be counted on to bring the best banana bread ever! We are also excited for the most magical time of year...our winter break. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy, New Year! Sam’s tip #4: Make everyday a holiday by spreading kindness every chance you get! trip to Knott’s Berry Farm. They had an inconceivably delightful time with a photo scavenger hunt and amazing rides. For the rest of the trip the girls went to Brandeis Bardin, where some of the activities included horseback riding, archery and mountain biking. This trip provided the girls with a unique opportunity to bond and grow as a group.

Curtis By Jasper Gough 4th Grade

At school we are having a lot of exciting events. My class is having a Fulcrum afternoon. On Fulcrum afternoons, we play games. For instance, we have four stations. One helps us to be descriptive by playing a game where we are blindfolded. Another game teaches us about teamwork. There are two teams and everybody on each team has to get on the other side of a platform. The third challenge is about timing. We have to figure out a pattern. Lastly, we have to help each other get across a fake lake. The entire school gets to enjoy Library Games. We have treasure hunts, word searches, puzzles,and other games. If you win, you get a free book. Throughout the month, Curtis students will perform in drama shows and holiday concerts. This is an opportunity for the students who take drama to share with their classmates. The drama teachers write the show. However, all students perform in the holiday concert and sing holiday music.

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school news By Olivia Brancato 5th grade We are having our Book Fair where students can buy books, posters and other interesting things. On Family Night, everyone can visit the Book Fair and eat dinner from a food truck. That same night we are having a Friends of Third tile painting where people who give to our school can paint one tile for every $750 donated. Also, we are having a toy drive. Students will bring new toys to give to the people that don’t have any toys. The 4th and 5th graders in the Korean Dual Language Program will be having a taekwondo showcase. We have been studying taekwondo for two months every Monday and Thursday during our Korean class time. I took a survey on what some 5th grade students want for Christmas. Lydia, in room 13, wants a new set of Narnia books. Afton, also from room 13, wants some American Girl doll accessories. And Violet, from room 12, wants some things from BLICK, the art store. I want a laptop computer. We are all looking forward to having three weeks off for Winter Break!

CAMPBELL HALL

By Sela Sourapas 6th Grade Fall has been very busy at Campbell Hall. All of the students are getting ready for the Outreach Gift Fair, which is when students do a household chore, earn money from that chore and donate it to the charity that their grade level is supporting. It’s a wonderful way to help those in need. It’s been a month of field trips.

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Students in 3rd through 6th grades enjoyed a visit from nonfiction author, Susan Casey. Her inspirational books about inventing were brought to life when she explained the thrilling job of an inventor. Students had many questions about patents and trademarks. Working together on their own inventions, the children were surprised to see that they were inventors, too! At Thanksgiving time, students’ thoughts turned to help-

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By Cecilia Mesa 5th Grade This month Pilgrim has plenty of news! On Halloween we began the celebration with our annual Pumpkin Rolling Relay and ended with an elementary costume parade. After that, classes had treat handouts and lots of fun! We had a big Open House with over 300 attendees. In our FAB LAB, elementary students used noodles and marshmallows to make towers. Fabrication Laboratory is a laboratory where students do fun experiments and activities with household objects. We make model body parts, learn about cells and different body systems, like the respiratory system. We also had a visiting author, Barney Saltzberg, presenting his books “Crazy Hair Day,” “Beautiful Oops” and “A Little Bit of Oomph” to the preschool through 2nd grade. Speaking of books, the theme of our annual book fair is an Egyptian reading oasis. At Grandparents and Special Friends Day, elementary students performed poems and songs. Fifth grade went on a field trip to the Getty Museum to meet Susan Einstein (yes, she is related to Albert Einstein) and learned to make pin-hole cameras.

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The kindergarteners went to the California Science Center; 5th graders attended a three-day Astrocamp in Idyllwild where they studied space and constellations. The 6th graders went to the Norton Simon Museum, which tied into their Artist’s for a Day unit. The 3rd graders recently had Young Author’s Day where students write and illustrate books, which they read to all the parents. We are looking forward to the upcoming Hillsides Holiday Drive. Students contribute gifts for the children at the orphanage. ing families who are less fortunate. Students participated by collecting and donating canned and boxed foods, and dishtowels. Our collection went to a charity called CHPHP (Children Helping Poor and Homeless People.) Two students from each grade represented our school by assisting the adults in delivering the food. Thanksgiving is all about family. At Echo Horizon School, we value our families and friends. During Thanksgiving week, we welcomed grandparents and special friends for a special morning. Children and guests participated in a variety of activities and snacked together.

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By Krista Gelev 12th Grade The holidays inevitably bring new avenues for service projects for both the high school and middle school. The middle school launches its annual Adopt-a-

Family project, with students working together to fulfill the Christmas shopping lists of needy families downtown. Meanwhile, high school students, having just finished their annual holiday food drive for Casa Esperanza, the Panorama City center that

serves impoverished families, now launch an effort to collect toys for the children of that community. December is also an academically strenuous month; the ominous shadow of final exams hangs over students, and seniors stress

to finish college applications. Nonetheless, with a Christmas tree in the library, a joyous holiday concert, and a spirit of generosity in the air, students will enjoy the month. Prospective students for the 2014-2015 school year are invited to attend the high school open house on Sun., Dec. 8 and the middle school open house on Sun., Dec. 15, both at 1 p.m.

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With the sport season ending, Diversity Week, Veterans Day, and preparing for the holidays, October and November were busy months here at Buckley. The girls tennis team celebrated winning the Liberty League. The winter sports season, which includes basketball and soccer, is off to a great start. As part of the Diversity Week program, anti-bullying activist Ms. Rosetta Lee came to Buckley’s lower school to talk about accepting differences. The assembly was called “Don’t Yuck My Yum.” Ms. Lee told students that if someone likes something that you don’t like, don’t tell them that you don’t like it, because it can hurt their feelings. To show our appreciation and gratitude to the troops, the Buckley lower school wrote letters to soldiers. In addition to writing letters we also donated candy left over from Halloween to them through Operation Gratitude. We collected 232 pounds of candy!

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Adam Chun 6th Grade Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration commemorated the independence of Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Students participated by singing songs, reciting poems and dancing. The 6th graders amazed everyone with a new performance called “The Red Carpet.” In this skit they pretended to be celebrities arriving on the red carpet. The 5th grade band with the Colburn School of Music also made their debut at the event. Another enjoyable gathering was Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Visitors experienced their grandchildren’s and friends’ work while supporting St. James. An enormous and delicious lunch was held in St. James Hall, which allowed children to grow closer with their guests.

CATHEDRAL CHAPEL By Sofia Fonseca Nicholas Terry 6th Grade The 3rd and 4th grade field trip was to the California Science Center, our kindergarteners attended a “Snow White” play, and our first graders went to the Discovery Center. Our junior high students got information regarding their future education at High School Night when CCS invited 14 Catholic high school representatives to speak to parents and students from our school and St. Brendan’s about their programs. CCS was on the news for sponsoring the press conference for the Missionary Childhood Association to kick off the Archdiocesan fundraiser for the Typhoon Victims in the Philippines.

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School news Larchmont CHARTER By Quinn Lanza Fiona O’Malley 5th Grade

There have been some exciting events at Larchmont Charter this fall. Teachers, students, and parents are getting used to the changes we’ve made as we’ve merged our schools into one. We recently held our annual World Fair, an event at the Larchmont Charter School Hollygrove campus where foods, games, and other activities are offered from different cultures around the world. The World Fair is attended not only by Larchmont Charter students and their families, but also many other people from the community. Feel free to come next year to learn about other cultures. Parents from Larchmont Charter and many other schools have been looking into the Larchmont middle and high school campus for next year located near downtown in Los Angeles’ LaFayette Park. From the World Fair to the new campus, there are many exciting things happening at LCS.

LOS ANGELES HIGH By Laura Strong 12th Grade L.A. High School’s PreMedical Society continued its tradition of fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The Pre-Medical Society organized activities, such as nail painting, and guest speakers to raise a total of $300 in donations for the Women of Color, an organization focused on giving poorer communities access to more information about breast cancer. In November, the club centered their efforts on raising awareness of diabetes and organized various competitions, including tug-ofwar and fruit-tasting. Ms. Beason-Brumfield, English teacher, recently took a group of students to participate in “Building Empowered CommUNITY Leaders” at the Carson Community Center. Students listened to keynote speakers Gary Soto (author) and Dr. Victor Rios (U.C.S.B. professor). Meanwhile, two students, Jacquelline Agustin and Edgar Hernandez, and the MESA sponsor, Gerardo Perla were featured in a three-minute interview on Univision to present their prosthetic arm design.

MARLBOROUGH By Margaret Combs 11th Grade With Thanksgiving break around the corner, girls have transitioned into the winter sports season, commencing practices for basketball, soccer and water polo, and Café M has begun a raffle for six chocolate turkeys, arousing the excitement of the community and the indignation of those not fortunate enough to win. Marlborough also hosted its first guest speaker of the year. Distinguished American historian and current president of the University of Richmond Edward L. Ayers visited Marlborough to

speak about the American Civil War, in light of the war’s sesquicentennial. Mr. Ayers has written and edited 10 books that examine the history of the Civil War and the 19th century American South. Mr. Ayers spoke enthusiastically to the Marlborough community during an all-school assembly about the events that inadvertently led to the outbreak of civil war and the eventual abolition of slavery. The faculty attended a separate meeting after school for a continued discussion with Mr. Ayers.

ST. BRENDAN By Charles Wyson 8th Grade As October cools down and the excitement of Halloween goes away, we turn the corner to find November. Everybody looked forward to stuffing their bodies with turkey and mashed potatoes, but first, we had to travel through the land of many half days.

When October ended everybody was anxious to get their first report cards and when they arrived, you can expect the parent teacher conferences. After all the hustle, the kindergarteners put on “The First Thanksgiving” in their classroom for some of their family members. The battle begun as the Penny War raged on. This Fun-raiser helps the people at A Friendly Place, a shelter for homeless women. November was a fun month full of grades, turkey, charity and much more.

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Kindergarteners can have breakfast with Santa at Cathedral Chapel's open house Prospective kindergarteners and their parents are invited to Cathedral Chapel School to join Santa Claus for breakfast on Sun., Dec. 8 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. “This is about the 4th year that we’ve done this,” says Karen Hall, development coordinator, “and it’s been a great way for preschoolers and their families to explore our school.”

The breakfast, which will include muffins, bagels, coffee and juice, is part of Cathedral Chapel’s P.O.P. program (Preschool Outreach Program) that helps prospective kindergarten families learn about the school, the teachers and the facility. Current kindergarteners and parents will be on hand to answer questions from vis-

iting families, as well as the kindergarten teacher, Rocella DeGuzman, the kindergarten T.A., Maria Cristina Perez, and the principal Tina Kipp. Children will be entertained by Santa Claus and various crafts while parents tour the school. The event is free. For more information, call 323-938-9976 or go to cathedralchapelschool.org.

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Eileen Washington and her class at Wilshire Crest Elementary School visited a local farm last month as part of the “I’m In” Farm-to-School Field Trip Contest. Five winning teachers with up to 60 students toured sites where the district sources its fresh fruits and vegetables. Washington also received a $200 gift card for school supplies. The field trips are aimed

to help students understand first hand where the food they eat in school comes from. Some 75 percent of fresh fruits and vegetables served at LAUSD are harvested within 200 miles of the district. Teachers submitted photos of their schools’ working gardens and essays describing how the field trip would educate students about nutrition and local, sustainable food.

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Rivera advanced at Page from first grade to principal When Consigned for nie Rivera came the very to the United young). States, her first We also job was teachuse ‘smart ing first grade boards’ in at Page Private the classSchool, 565 N. room.” Page Larchmont Blvd. And 30 years is cellater, she is still ebrating its 105th at Page, but now she is the princiyear, and pal. has gone “My cousin from a ON THE PLAYGROUND, the told me about principal talks with fourth grader boys-only military the job,” said the Jadon Joukar. Philippines naacademy tive. to the coed school it is today. She started as a first grade The school has been owned teacher, and was able to meet by the Vaughan family since all of the challenges of a multi- its founding. There are other ethnic class. “The school kept campuses in Beverly Hills, me on, and I have taught al- Garden Grove and Newport most every grade since then.” Mesa as well as in Orlando and She was promoted to the top Sanford, Fla. Page recently received its job in 2002. The school has 120 students International and National Acbeginning with two-year-olds, creditation from the Council and going up to the fifth for Private School Accreditagrade. A few years ago, the up- tion. “It was a two-year proper classes—grades six, seven cess, and we are so pleased to and eight were eliminated. have earned it,” said Rivera. “We are using technology The school offers monthly to enhance the educational field trips, and recently the experience,” said the princi- upper classes went to the Napal. “Every child has an ipad, ture Walk in Burbank. A visit and the younger children to California Science Center is have ‘leapfrogs’ (a tablet de- scheduled in December.

Tips to keep youngsters reading over holiday break As the holiday season moves holiday cards when they are into full swing and kids are received in the mail, and let home from school, it’s easy to them write a message in outget lost in the preparation and going cards. forget to keep children on a Let children read ingredients from holiday recipes regular reading schedule. while you bake One of together. It’s a the things great way for kids look them to learn forward to measurements in Decemand temperaber is the tures. academic Set aside downtime, time for kids to but there’s “show off” their no reason new reading why they skills to visitcan’t keep their minds SET ASIDE TIME for kids to ing relatives. sharp dur- show off their new reading skills Children love being the focus ing the holi- with visiting relatives. of attention, days. And, and grandparents are usually believe it or not, they can have more than willing to see their fun while doing it. “Reading doesn’t have to progress. mean sitting at a table with a Make special holiday readboring school book for a set ings a tradition. Find a special amount of time each day,” says book for Hanukkah or ChristKathy Doyle Thomas, execu- mas, and have each member of tive vice president of the book- the family read from it at the store chain, Half Price Books. same time each year. “You can easily ‘sneak’ reading Even if no books make your child’s wish list, make sure into daily activities.” Here are her tips for sneak- you give at least one as a gift, ing learning into holidays at and encourage them to read it. Find books that focus on an home: Have your children read interest your child has.

Page’s campus includes a sports field, playground and swimming pool. “When I came here, there was cement everywhere.” Ri-

vera is proud that she converted the playground to turf. When the principal is not working, she enjoys gardening and cooking at her home in

Sun Valley. She is single, and will share the holidays with her nieces. And every school day, she shares her gracious smile and educational know-how with her Page pupils.

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Memory training, holiday concert, arts and crafts, film screenings

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iday crafts on Mon., Dec. 23 at 4:30 p.m. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to come play chess on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Adults Friends of the Library Book Sale: Deals on books, cds and dvds on Tues., Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from noon to 5 p.m and Sat., Dec. 14, 21 and 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Night @ the Movies: Come see a classic or new movie on Tues., Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 5 p.m. Free popcorn. Call branch for title. Sahaja Meditation: Learn meditation on Wed., Dec. 4 and 11 at 6:30 p.m. First Friday Book Club: Call library for book title. Meets on Fri., Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Holiday Book Sale: Special holiday deals on books on Sat., Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 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 12:30 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. Check some boardbooks out, and then back home to sleep on Mon., Dec. 2 from 6 to 6:15 p.m. Holiday Sing-a-long: Families and people of all ages can sing festive songs from a variety of cultures on Tues., Dec. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 3 to 5 years can hear stories, sing songs and check out picture books on Wed., Dec. 4 and 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Teens Teen Council: Come discuss books, movies, music and manga on Thurs., Dec. 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Adults Citizenship Classes: Free classes on how to become a citizen, sponsored by the Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. Sat., Dec. 7 and 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Vernetti dream comes true on Larchmont Steve and Joanna Vernetti had been eating at Girasole since they moved to the neighborhood 10 years ago. Steve, who has a background in the food industry, dreamed that one day he might own the restaurant. The opportunity came true recently when Sonia Tolot decided to step down. Sonia, widow of the restaurant founder/owner Ermanno Tolot, was delighted to have found a buyer. The restaurant has been a favorite on Larchmont Blvd. for almost 20 years, and specializes in traditional Northern Italian cooking from the Veneto region, home of the original owners. Neighborhood atmosphere Vernetti spent six years in London in food-related businesses after he graduated from Chico State University, and when he arrived in Los Angeles in 1997, he joined the Patina Restaurant Group. His plans are to continue the family/neighborhood atmosphere of Girasole (which means sunflower in Italian). “Lunch menus will offer soups, salads and sandwich-

Metropolitan to ring in peace, joy “Celebrate the Season” with the Metropolitan Master Choral on Sun., Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Ave., at Highland Ave. The first concert of the group’s fifth anniversary sea-

son features traditional and new, sacred and secular works that evoke the joy and peace of the holidays. Tickets are $25; seniors/ students $20; children $5. For more information visit metrosings.org.

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Ghosties and i-Phones, ghost fanciers, dead swans, and gypsies called tinkers. By the Bog of Cats by Marina Carr takes place in presentday midlands Ireland and is peopled with eccentric Irish characters and 19th century sensibilities. Loosely based on Euripidies’ tragedy Medea, the story centers on Hester (Kacey Camp) and her tragic relationship with her daughter Josie (Talyan Wright), and her ex-husband Carthage (Joseph Patrick O’Malley) who is about to marry Caroline, a younger woman. Hester also has to deal with her neighbors and fellow townspeople. With characters like Catwoman (Casey Kramer) who slurps her liba-

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ed Jason Peter Kennedy plays the hero, the villain’s roles fall to Eduardo Enrikez, and Christina Morell covers the more mature roles. They have terrific voices and execute Samantha Whidby’s clever choreography with style. Director Kristin TowersRowles mines all the wry humor. This is an amusing and entertaining evening in the theater, and you’ll have the most fun trying to identify the parodied songs and musicals. Through Sun., Dec. 8 at The Chromalume Theatre at the Attic, 5429 W. Washington Blvd. 323-205-1617. 3 Stars *** Writing credit for The Nisei Widows Club: How Tomi Got Her Groove Back goes to Betty Tokudani. The program reveals “Betty” is actually three people: Tim Dang, producing artistic director of East West Players; Marilyn Tokuda and Denise Iketani. And therein lies the problem. Without a firm structure, the play wanders from set-up to set-up: how to take care of highmaintenance Tomi (Jeanne Sakata) whose middle-aged son has tragically died too soon, an attempt to learn yoga taught by attractive Patrick (Tui Asau) with varying degrees of success, a trip to Hawaii where they learn the hula (Please turn to page 39)

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from Kimo, the handsome brother of Patrick (doubled by Tui Asau). The actresses are terrific and are well-acquainted with these characters as this is the third play in a Nisei Widows Club trilogy. Emily Kuroda plays Hana, who’s the tech savvy member of the group; June Kyoko Lu as Betty and Takayo Fischer as Sumi are all terrific. Director Amy Hill keeps the physical humor on target. There are a lot of laughs that come from the age group of the characters and recognizable to most in the audience. Through Sun., Dec. 8. East West Players at the David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso St. 213-625-7000. 3 Stars

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Oldboy (0/10): It’s hard to single out only one part as the most reprehensible thing about director Spike Lee’s nauseating remake of a South Korean movie, but, if pressed, I would nominate the segments that show the children who are victims of incest as enjoying and looking forward to the sex, though it’s a close call with all the other scenes in the film. Based on a Japanese manga about a man who is suddenly imprisoned in solitary confinement for many years and then released after which he must then find out who imprisoned him and why, one woman ran out of the screening after about a half hour because it is so unremittingly depressing and irresponsibly violent. My guest finally bolted after about 45 minutes. The film is replete with physical and psychological torture with the physical torture taking second place to the psychological creepiness of the story. Shame on the MPAA for not giving this debasing obscenity an NC-17 rating. Read full reviews at www. tonymedley.com.

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Bring family and friends to the 34th annual Swedish Women’s Educational Association Christmas Fair, featuring crafts, treats and folk entertainment. This year’s fair, at the Shrine Expo Hall on Sun., Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature a traditional Swedish lunch, artisans and stands showcasing the best of Swedish fine art, books, jewelry, toys, Christmas collectibles and more. Parents can enjoy a glass of hot glogg (mulled wine), while children eat baked treats, say hello to Santa, and create their own take-home crafts. Folk dancers and the Lucia pageant and choir will perform at noon and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10; children under 12 are free. For more information, go to www.swea.org/losangeles.

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Dennehy portrays Irish police chief The “Steward of Christendom,” featuring two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy, opens Sun., Dec. 8 at the Mark Taper Forum and runs through Sun., Jan. 5. The play is set in the early 1930s at an Irish county mental home, where 75-year-old Thomas Dunne (Dennehy) has been committed by his daughter. Here, his mind wanders in and out of lucidity as he remembers his childhood, his wife and children, and his career as the head of Dublin’s Metropolitan Police. Tickets are available at www. CenterTheatreGroup.org, or the box office at the Ahmanson Theatre or by calling 213628-2772.

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Chorale doubles holiday pleasure with music mix The Hollywood Master Chorale aims to double your pleasure with its mix of holiday music featuring two versions of “This Endris Night,” a 15th century English carol, SaintSaëns’ “Oratorio de Nöel,” plus familiar favorites, a little jazz and a brass ensemble.

The program for the 19th season of the Chorale is on Sat., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 505 N. Rodeo Dr. Tickets are $20; $15/students and seniors at www.hollywoodmasterchorale.org or call 323-960-4349.

Brass at Immanuel Church Hollywood Master Chorale will also perform at the L.A. Holiday Brass Concert Tues., Dec. 3 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3303 Wilshire Blvd. Tickets for “This Endris Night” are $20, $15 for students and seniors.

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Local girls Judith No, Joely Maples and Emma Daukayev will dance the part of Masha, and Mikhael Kinley-Safronoff of Hancock Park and Adam Bernstein, Park LaBrea, will perform the role of the Prince in Marat Daukayev Ballet’s production of “Nutcracker.” It is among a variety of productions of the holiday classic throughout December. Los Angeles Ballet The Los Angeles Ballet will perform on Sat., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Ave. in Glendale. Shows at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus are on Sat., Dec. 14 and Sun., Dec. 15 at 1 and 5 p.m. Additional shows are on Sat., Dec. 14 at 1 and 5 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Valley Performing Arts Center at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge, and at the

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., on Sat., Dec. 28, 1 and 5 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. For tickets, go to losangelesballet.com. Marat Daukayev Ballet More than 120 dancers from Marat Daukayev Ballet will don 500 costumes to perform on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., Sun., Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Performances take place at the Luckman Theatre at Cal State Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr. For tickets, go to www.maratdaukayev.org. Debbie Allen’s ‘Nutcracker’ Not your grandma’s Nutcracker, Debbie Allen’s “Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” is at UCLA’s Royce Hall on Sat., Dec. 14 at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 15 at 2 and 6 p.m. (Please turn to page 43)

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Long Beach Ballet A full symphony orchestra will perform with the Long Beach Ballet’s 31st anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” at the Long Beach Terrace Theater at the Convention and

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Nutcracker performances (Continued from page 42) The story, narrated by three wisecracking mice, features lively characters and new music for all ages. Go to ticketmaster.com. Red Chair Children’s Production Company A cast of more than 100 children ages five to 18 will dance classic ballet alongside adults in the Red Chair Children’s Production Company’s

Entertainment Center at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Shows are on Saturdays Dec. 14 and 21 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Dec. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. For tickets, go to ticketmaster.com.

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Johnie's Coffee Shop's Googie architecture comes of age.

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

1920’S MEDITERRANEAN $4,950,000

HUDSON AVE ENGLISH TUDOR $4,299,000

MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE $3,995,000

GRAND ITALIANATE $3,688,000

Hancock Park. Exclusive “Fremont Place”, A Gated Community. 2-Story entry, 5BD/4.5BA, with Pool. June Lee/James Song 323-860-4262/4255

Hancock Park. Gorgeous entry, extensive wood details, 4+4, elegant lib, 2mds, chef’s kit, lovely grounds Kathy Gless/Jade Mills (310) 285-7508

Hancock Park. Quality & elegance in prime location. 4BR/4BA, mds, Fr doors open to yd & pool. 4 car gar. Rick Llanos/Kathy Gless/Jade Mills (323) 460-7617

Hancock Park. Located in guard gated Fremont Place. 6 beds + 4.5 baths + guest apartment. Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

TRULY ONE OF A KIND! $3,097,000

A MEDITERRANEAN RETREAT $2,895,000

TRADITIONAL BEAUTY $2,850,000

CLASSIC MEDITERRANEAN $2,835,000

Hancock Park. Restored Italianate with 21st century amenities. 5beds+4.5baths. 100NorthPlymouth.com. Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

Hancock Park. Gorgeous 5 + 4.5 Mediterranean in Windsor Square. Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

Hancock Park. 5 bedrooms + 4.5 bathrooms. Lush backyard w/ pool. 550SouthLucerne.com. Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

Hancock Park. 4 beds + 3.5 baths. Stunning backyard with pool and spa. 354southmccadden.com Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

CLASSIC 2-STORY SPANISH $2,375,000

HISTORICAL MONUMENT $1,290,000

OASIS IN THE CITY $998,000

CLASSIC ENGLISH TUDOR $875,000

Hancock Park. Family room addition by architect John Lautner in 1953. 5 beds/4.5 baths. Huge lot w/pool. Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

Mid Wilshire. Craftsman duplex in Korea Town. Huge lot size 13,896 sq ft & building size 5418 sq ft. Anna Gee (323) 460-7638

Hancock Park. Charming, remodeled 1924 Spanish home features private landscaping from front to back. Erik Flexner (323) 460-7660

Hancock Park. Stunning center hall entry with inlaid wood flooring. Living rm w/fireplace. 3BD/1.75BA. Sandy Boeck (323) 860-4240

LARCHMONT VILLAGE SPANISH $849,000

HANCOCK PARK TERRACE $445,000

BEAUTIFUL RENTAL $3,500 / MONTH

HANCOCK PARK TERRACE $2,450 / MONTH

Hancock Park. Fixer with potential, some upgrades. 3 + 2, a/c, great block. Rick Llanos (323) 460-7617

Hancock Park. Bright & spacious 1BD/1.5BA. Private patio, updated kitchen & baths. Heated Pool & spa. P. Bartenetti/J. Hutchison (310) 562-5907

Hancock Park. 3+2 character duplex, hwd floors, fplc, a/c, all appls & 2 car garage. Great neighborhood. Rick Llanos (323) 460-7617

Hancock Park. Spacious,1-bed/1.5-bath updated unit near studios, LA Tennis and Wilshire Country Clubs. James R Hutchison/Peggy Bartenetti (323) 460-7637

HANCOCK PARK NORTH 251 N. LARCHMONT BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (323) 464-9272

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Tour and dine in West Adams' Oxford Square for the holidays Take a peek inside homes in historic and refined Oxford Square on West Adams Heritage Square Holiday Tour and Progressive Dinner. Toast the season with a glass of champagne, and like its name suggests, a different dinner course

served at houses along the way. Tours include an example of an Arts & Craft “Swiss Chalet,” and a two-story traditional Craftsman with a broad covered porch, shingled sides, and stunning interior woodwork, a hammered copper fireplace,

and much of its original wallpaper. The population boom of the 1920’s expanded the building styles to include modest Craftsman homes and “Period Revival” styles had already been popular on the east

Wishing all of my friends, neighbors, clients and colleagues the very best Holiday Season!

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959 S. Mullen Ave Listed at $875,000

Remodeled Home in Brookside. Featured in Sunset Magazine in 2004, this 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home. has an updated kitchen and baths. The open floor plan offers a smooth flow from the fenced front garden to the private backyard. Original hardwood floors. Tankless water heater, water filtration system in the house. Lush landscaping. Swimmer’s pool with water filtration system. Office/studio with ½ bath behind garage.

Sold in multiple offers

743 S. Longwood Ave Listed at $858,000

First time on the market in thirty-six years! Original 1920’s craftsmanship including wood floors and leaded glass windows. Two-story living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den or office, kitchen, laundry room, bedroom, and ¾ bath downstairs. Master bedroom, full bath, and third bedroom upstairs. This charming home needs updating.

323-860-4240 www.SandyBoeck.com sandy.boeck@camoves.com

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coast. Examples of Spanish Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, and English Tudor will also be on the tour. Docent-led tours are Saturday at 3, 3:45, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. Tours Sunday are at 4:15, 5, 6 and 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices are $65 for members; $85 for non-members. For information visit tours@ westadamsheritage.org or call 323-735-WAHA. Historic Oxford Square West Adams was considered a distant location from downtown residents of Victorian homes on Bunker Hill. The streetcar would change all of that, as the city expanded in the beginning of 20th century. Among new sites on the city of Los Angeles’ map was Oxford Square, laid out in 1907 by Emil Firth, a Bohemian immigrant, who came to America in 1874. Creating wide avenues and large lots, Firth advertised Oxford Square as a “refined and aristocratic” area, and promoted the inclusion of modern conveniences such as ornamental “electroliers” as well as “wide concrete walks, combination curbs and gutters and oil tamped streets,… all completed and of the very best quality. The prices for these beautiful lots range from $1000 up and terms are extremely easy.” The area had already developed a sense of affluence

due to the relocation of the Los Angeles Country Club in 1899 from near the Rosedale cemetery to the corner of Western and Pico. This 107acre site, known at the time as the Pico & Western Links, offered an 18-hole course that was a “gentleman’s pastime.” Golf was extremely popular at this time, and available only to the very privileged. By 1905 “The Links” were relocated yet again, this time further west into Beverly Hills. Eventually this acreage evolved into the residential area we now refer to as Country Club Park. A population boom of the 1920’s moved building styles to more modest but popular Craftsman and Period Revival styles. Aside from a few more cars, well maybe a lot more, the area remains virtually unchanged. One significant impact to Oxford Square occurred when Tenth St. was widened to provide a grand cross-town approach to the newly constructed coliseum just to the south of downtown. Renamed Olympic Boulevard in celebration of Los Angeles’ 1932 Olympics, this wide boulevard separated Oxford Square into two distinct neighborhoods. The building boom continued and by 1940, the infill was complete. The area remains virtually unchanged to this day. Excerpted from the www. westadamsheritage.org.

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Historic sites will peal with holiday chamber music with DaCamera Ring in the holidays with the DaCamera Society, celebrating 40 years, with two different local seasonal concerts.

Soprano Ellen Hargis will bring her Baroque stable of songs to the historic Doheny Mansion, 8 Chester Place, on

Sun., Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Also on the docket is an afternoon of French and English carols, Spanish villancicos and Christmas music by Scarlatti and Telemann. Performers and concert-goers will cap off the evening at a reception of champagne and

holiday sweets. Tickets are $75 and $55. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., will host an evening of 17th century Baroque music on Sat., Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. The concert will be performed by a 16-member collective uniting the Bach

Collegium San Diego with the musicians of Dark Horse Consort and the vocal ensemble TENET. The rafters of the neo-Romanesque landmark will fill with seasonal carols of Michael Praetorius, voices, strings and winds. Tickets are $43 and $35. Call 213-477-2929 or go to www.DaCamera.org.

SOLD: This home, located at 344 S. Hudson Ave., was listed for $7,695,000.

Real Estate Sales* Single family homes 620 S. Rossmore Ave. 344 S. Hudson Ave. 335 S. Muirfield Rd. 538 S. Plymouth Blvd. 611 S. Lorraine Blvd. 114 N. McCadden Pl. 629 S.Lucerne Blvd. 103 N. Beachwood Dr. 330 N. Arden Blvd. 354 S. Arden Blvd. 100 S. Lucerne Blvd. 131 S. Citrus Ave. 112 S. Highland Ave. 527 N. Lucerne Blv.d 113 S. Larchmont Blvd. 139 N. Highland Ave. 316 N. Beachwood Dr. 1012 S. Highland Ave. 618 S. Mansfield Ave. 403 N. Gower St. 691 S. Norton Ave. 612 N. McCadden Pl. 439 N. Arden Blvd. 102 N. Gramercy Pl. 963 S. Wilton Pl. 743 S. Longwood Ave. 919 Westchester Pl.

$8,950,000 7,695,000 4,900,000 2,650,000 2,649,000 2,499,000 2,385,000 2,195,000 1,899,000 1,895,000 1,650,000 1,499,000 1,495,000 1,395,000 1,349,000 1,199,000 1,199,000 1,199,000 1,178,000 1,149,000 988,000 895,000 879,000 875,000 870,000 858,000 734,000

Condominiums 4477 Wilshire Blvd., #308 311 S. Gramercy Pl., #205 109 N. Sycamore Ave., #501 585 N. Rossmore Ave., #209 326 Westminster Ave., #205 806 S. Lucerne Blvd. 949 S. Manhattan Pl., #402 1110 S. Bronson Ave., #A 450 N. Sycamore Ave., #17 5051 Rosewood Ave., #202 5051 Rosewood Ave., #106 533 S. St. Andrews Pl., #319 358 S. Gramercy Pl., #305 533 S. St. Andrews Pl., #110 *List prices for October

$699,000 655,000 625,000 599,900 599,000 599,000 479,000 445,000 398,000 375,000 369,000 329,900 315,000 220,000

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LISA HUTCHINS

Lifelong resident of Hancock Park

CALL DIRECT AT (323) 460-7626

Daughter DaughterGRACE graceHUTCHINS hutchins on the tree BornNewest June star 10, 2005 Born June 10, 2005

Daughter KATE HUTCHINS Born April 7, 2002

Mom LUCY MCBAIN Lifelong resident of Hancock Park #1 realtor in Hancock Park 1973-1993 #1 realtor for Coldwell Banker in the USA for 13 years

Grandfather HOMER TOBERMAN Lifelong resident of L.A., Civic Leader Local real estate developer, home builder Hancock Park resident until he died at 86

Great-grandfather C.E. Toberman “Mr. Hollywood” Built the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Chinese, Egyptian, El Capitan Theatres, to name a few Subdivided, sold lots in 53 tracts, including parts of Las Palmas McCadden, etc and Outpost Estates in Hollywood Owned Black-Foxe School @ Wilcox & Melrose Great great-uncle MAYOR JAMES TOBERMAN, Sent here by president Lincoln as a tax collector in 1863. Despite that, he was elected Mayor of L.A. three times: 1872, 1878 and 1880. During his term he paved Main St. and turned on the first electric lights in the city.

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www.CoreGroupLA.Com HAppY HoLIDAYS New ListiNg

2400 wild Oak Hollywood Hills

$2,850,000

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141 N. gardner the grove

$1,495,000

4BD/4BA two story Andalusian style Spanish Two-story 3bdrm/3.5ba traditional home. LR w/fplc. and entertainer’s patio w/ upscale home. Extensively renovated in downtown views. Large gourmet kit., family 2008. LR w/fplc., FDR, Large gourmet kit, room, tasteful outdoor living rm3825 w/ Sapphire fplc. andDrive, Encino familyHills room. Pool. grassy yard. $1,149,000

price reductiON

2175 groveland drive Laurel canyon

$1,795,000

3BD/2.5BA Architectural sophisticated hillside home. Large open public space with high ceilings and glass walls that slides open to large balcony with scenic canyon views. Outdoor LR w/ built in kit & large spa tub.

Immaculate remodeled 4 bed/3 bath 1-story home set on private half acre knoll iN escrOw iN escrOw

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in prime Encino. Granite kitchen with

MuL stainless steel appliances and breakfast tipL e OF bar opening the family room. ExpanFetors

sive professionally-landscaped yard with pool. Coveted Lanai School District.

414 N. Kilkea Drive, Miracle Mile $1,699,000 Stunning Ibizian 2 bed/3 bath home plus$1,195,000 den/media room. Chef’s 225 kitchen N. Norton

908 Keniston Ave. Brookside

with Viking stove and carrera marble windsor

Ave., square

$1,899,000

Sophisticated character drivencounter tops. Sound system Dramatic throughout 4 BD/3BA Mediterranean w/original 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Mediterranean integrity intact plus modern convenience. with pool and guest house. LRfor w/entertaining and relaxing. LargeLushly foyer to formal LR. FDR. Gourmet Kit. Batchelder fplc. Formal DR. Pool. landscaped backyard withBreakfast a pool/spa room. 3 car garage & attached studio. and recreation room/cabana, bonus! Landscaped yard w/mature trees.

542 N. Las palmas Ave. Hancock park

$2,279,000

3BD/3BA traditional home Step down R w/fplc. Gourmet Kitchen, family room, dining rm. Leads to an amazing patio and outdoor living rm. (represented buyer).

Information contained herein deemed reliable although not guaranteed. Keller Williams does not guarantee the accuracy of provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources.

PETE BUONOCORE 323.762.2561 pete@coregroupLA.com

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WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! NEW LISTING 123 S. Norton

FOR SALE 122 S. Van Ness

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SOLD 330 N. Arden

LEASED 269 S. Lucerne

Chic Windsor Square French Colonial

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WISHING YOU AND YOURS A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON! FROM THE ASSOCIATES AT PARTNERS TRUST REAL ESTATE REPRESENTING SOME OF THE HIGHEST SALES IN HANCOCK PARK

CURRENT LISTINGS FROM PARTNERS TRUST ASSOCIATES FOR SALE | CHARMING CAPE COD

3BD 2.5BA + GUEST HOUSE

FOR SALE | TUDOR MANOR

112 NORTH LUCERNE OFFERED AT $1,429,000

4BD 4BA

323.640.5473 | Diana Knox

117 NORTH ARDEN

OFFERED AT $2,495,000

FOR SALE | RESORT STYLE LIVING

615 NORTH FORMOSA

4BD

OFFERED AT $1,749,000

4BA

323.640.5473 | Diana Knox

SOLD LISTINGS FROM PARTNERS TRUST ASSOCIATES SOLD | STUNNING REMODELED CONDO

1BD 1.5BA

651 WILCOX AVE. UNIT 2B OFFERED AT $585,000

SOLD | IMPRESSIVE ENGLISH MANOR

6BD 5.5BA

323.640.5473 | Diana Knox

STUDIO

OFFERED AT $7,695,000

418 S. ARDEN BLVD.

6BD

OFFERED AT $3,375,000

5BA

310.500.3961 | Harris & Parnes

SOLD | CLASSIC SPANISH BUNGALOW

3BD

344 S. HUDSON AVE.

SOLD | MEDITERRANEAN VILLA

316 N. BEACHWOOD DR. OFFERED AT $1,249,000

SOLD | GATED MEDITERRANEAN

9BD 6.5BA

310.500.1360 | Lisa Kirshner

323.640.5473 | Knox & Stearns

345 S. HUDSON AVE. OFFERED AT $10,200,000

SOLD | COUNTRY ENGLISH

8BD 12BA

401 S. HUDSON

OFFERED AT $12,500,000

310.887.2900 | Karen Misraje

310.500.1301 | Richard Stearns

*Represented the buyer

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Council considers Johnie’s Coffee Shop's Googie-style architecture One of the finest examples of Googie architectural style is in our own backyard: Johnie’s Coffee Shop, at Wilshire Blvd. and Fairfax Ave., according to city documents. The L.A. Conservancy nominated the 50's diner for a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural

Monument. As the Chronicle went to press, the fate of the bright red-and-blue building was in the hands of the City Council. The city Planning and Land Use Management Committee recommended the nomination last month.

Following the nomination by the Conservancy’s Modern Committee, the city Cultural Heritage Commission recommended the status in August. The historic designation would protect the coffee shop from demolition and alterations in the future, according to the L.A. Conservancy. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Transit Authority plans to build a temporary construction easement on the site—up to 10 years—for a new subway station at the corner.

SLOPING ROOF evokes the space age.

Space age and car culture dominates its upbeat style

BACK TO THE 50s at Johnie’s on an L.A. Conservancy tour in 2005. Photo by Larry Underhill

Johnie’s Coffee Shop opened in 1956 with a space-age and car culture-inspired look by architects Louis Armet and Eldon Davis. A sloping roof evokes a spaceship ready for take off,

and bright neon lights signal the optimism of the times. Armet and Davis designed hundreds of buildings in Southern California but are best known for their Googie coffee shop designs.

GREG MOESSER SELLING YOUR HOME TO THE WORLD

2013 Year Round Report — 10 Highest Sales

(list prices shown*)

$8,950,000 620 Rossmore Ave.

$4,700,000 69 Fremont Place

$8,295,000 355 Muirfield Rd.

$3,999,000 629 S June St.

$7,695,000 344 S Hudson Ave.

$3,700,000 264 S Muirfield Rd.

$5,300,000 454 S Muirfield Rd.

$3,650,000 440 S June St.

$4,900,000 335 S Muirfield Rd .

$3,500,000 464 S June St.

If you’re ready to take advantage and sell in our current “Hot” market, please call me at 310.770.9014. Best, Greg

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Besides space-age style elements, they feature geometric shapes, dramatic rooflines, glass and steel walls and large signage to attract passing motorists. Among their surviving iconic Googie designs in Los Angeles are Norm’s on La Cienega Blvd., several Bob’s Big Boys, and the corporate prototype for Denny’s buildings. Many were destroyed as the postwar style fell out of popularity, according to the L.A. Conservancy website. Designer Helen Liu Fong, a member of the Armet and Davis firm, created interiors for Johnie’s, the first Norms Restaurant, and the Holiday Bowl on Crenshaw Blvd. Originally called Romeo’s Times Square, it was later known as Ram’s; it would became Johnie’s in 1966. The business served burgers and shakes until 2000, when it transformed into a popular filming site. The restaurant was purchased in 1994 by the Gold family, founders of the 99 Cents Only Stores; the family leases the Johnie’s parking lot to the adjacent Wilshire Boulevard 99 Cents Only. The word Googie is after a now-closed West Hollywood coffee shop. Photographer Julius Shulman and magazine editor Douglas Haskell spotted the restaurant when driving on Sunset Blvd. and Crescent Heights. Afterwards Haskell coined the term Googie architecture in an article in “House and Home” in 1952. Photo on page one is by Stephen Russo.

Poetic Urban Hike explores Burbank Urban Hikes: Forgotten L.A. heads to downtown Burbank. Performance poet Mike Sonksen journeys through the Media Capital of the World, adjacent to Griffith Park and the Bob Hope Airport. The tour is on Sun., Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Visit the A+D Museum for ticket information at aplusd.org.

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DEMILLE’S directorial debut was a century ago in the first fulllength feature film.

‘Squaw Man’ screening to kick off ‘Dawn of the Movies’ at The Barn, Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. A screening of the 1914 version of the film—by Cecil D. DeMille in his directorial debut—will be featured at the event.

Merry Victorian Christmas at Grier Celebrate the holidays Victorian style at a 1898, turnof-the century house restored to its past glory—the Grier Musser Museum, 403 S. Bonnie Brae St. The Christmas House tour is on Sun., Dec. 8 from 1 to 5

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Food for purchase from Johnny Rockets. • "Pickups: The Art of Utility" includes a 1909 International Harvester and 2002 Isuzu Axiom XSR. Ends April 6. • "Fins: Form without Function" features 12 vehicles, including a 1959 Cadillac and 1937 Art Deco Delage Aerosport. Ends Feb. 2, 2014. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— Toast the Japanese New Year tasting soba and making cards with calligraphy on Wed., Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Exhibits, classes and films featured. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. org. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Make holiday garlands with Megan of the Pretty Pink Ponies Etsy Team on Thurs., Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. $7; members free. • Emerging Artists Holiday Sale is Sat., Dec. 7, noon to 5 p.m. Free. Shop the World: fair trade, artisan treasures are featured in the gift shop; extended hours Wed., Dec. 11 to Fri., Dec. 13, 5 to 8 p.m. • Crystals & Snowflakes family workshop is Sun., Dec. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $7 adults/$5 children; members free. • "Artifacts of a Life Lived by the Living (to Live)," curated by contemporary artist Chris Johanson. Ends Jan. 5. • "Nathalie Miebach: Changing Waters" translates weather patterns into musical scores, woven patterns. Ends Jan. 5. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org, workshops@cafam.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Celebrate the birthday of French PostImpressionist Georges-Pierre Seurat Sun., Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. • Andrew & Polly perform at 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8 with a program that encourages musical (Please turn to page 15)

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healthy organic matter that is ideal to put on top of the soil—similar to a natural forest. After all, it’s only trash if you throw it away. So don’t put it in the black bin. Take it to one of many tree recycling

locations throughout the city, or cut up into small trees and place in your green waste bin for recycling. Can someone do this for me? For a small fee, a California Christmas Tree Recycling

crew will come in after the holidays, remove the stand, vacuum up and take the tree to be mulched. They even donate a portion of the proceeds to TreePeople. Call 818-9861300.

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mind around the many quandaries of this holiday dilemma. Real or fake? Unless you already own an artificial tree, go with real. There are several reasons, but the most argued point is that the time that the tree is alive benefits the planet. Yes, when you chop it down, that’s it. However, there was still an overall positive gain from it growing for seven or so years. Pesticides and transportation Like other things we buy, the more organic and locally produced the better. Look for Christmas tree farms that use low-spray and integrated pest management and/or that are members of the Coalition of Environmentally Conscious Growers. Buy local. Most of our Christmas trees are trucked in from up north. But why not select a lovely California native, bring it inside for a week (not too much longer), decorate it, then plant in your garden? How about decking the halls with a Western redbud or a sycamore! Rent a tree? There is actually a local company that will help you do just that. The Living Christmas Co. will deliver a tree of your choice to your door then pick it up a few weeks later. Check them out at www.livingchristmas.com. After the holidays Mulch it. Chopping up your tree is a great way to create

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St. Nick, tropical nursery tour, flower arranging and float building teahouse and learn the traditions behind its use during informal tours offered at hourly intervals on Mon., Dec. 9 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Kathy Musial, curator of living collections, talks about plants that can lend festive color to the gardens at Christmastime on Thurs., Dec. 12 at

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2:30 p.m. A plant sale follows the talk. Learn how to embellish a ready-made evergreen wreath by adding fresh flowers and gilded ornaments at a workshop by Flower Duet on Sat., Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Go behind the scenes with Dylan Hannon, curator of tropical collections, on a tour of the botanical nurseries where rare orchids and other plants are grown on Sun., Dec. 22 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Food and wine Join wine expert Brad Owen for a lecture and tasting of champagne and sparkling wines on Wed., Dec. 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Guests will discover how these wines have become more accessible for everyday enjoyment. Explore how sugar influenced the history and culture of France, England and America in an art gallery discussion on Sat., Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Afterward, head to the kitchen to bake up some holiday desserts. For youngsters A reading of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” sets the scene for holiday fun as children ages 5 and 6 learn to make traditional holiday poppers with tiny surprises inside on Thurs., Dec. 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Kids ages 7 to 12 can explore the Rose Garden with curator Tom Carruth, then build their own miniature flower-decked floats with some help from the design team of Flower Duet on Sat., Dec. 4, noon to 2 p.m. Youngsters ages 3 to 12

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can get into the spirit of the season with a reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” after which they’ll decorate cookies for Santa on Sun., Dec. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Viewing Stones Show The California Aiseki Kai presents its 24th annual show featuring more than 100 ex-

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Shop at Botanic Bling, dine with Santa, hear Dickens

Learn about native plant horticulture, join volunteers to spruce up the grounds and learn about helpful bugs in the garden at the Theodore Payne Foundation at 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. Join a local birder for a morning ramble on the Foundation’s scenic canyon land on Thurs., Dec. 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. Bring a hat, water and binoculars for a chance to spot birds from the more than 50 different species that have been seen there. Lili Singer teaches the basics of gardening with California flora on Sat., Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardening activities Class covers the definition of a native plant, why they are valuable, plant communities, techniques, irrigation, pruning and maintenance. Recommended for beginners, class is a pre-requisite to the three-part native plant garden design course.

Hear Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” pick up botanic Join the Payne family of vol- themed jewelry at a trunk unteers to clear, clean, plant, show or have breakfast with mulch and prune on Sat., Dec. jolly St. Nick at Descanso Gar7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring dens at 1418 Descanso Dr., La hat, gloves, kneepads or other Cañada Flintridge. tools for personal use. Get a jump on holiday What better way to plan shopping at Botanic Bling, a new native garden than to featuring handmade, botanicview and examine a variety themed jewelry and accessoof garden photos, guided by ries, at the Boddy House on native plant expert Barbara Sat., Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 Eisenstein? p.m. Organized by theme, imag- Learn how to make a winter es focus on residential native wreath from natural materials plant gardens in this armchair on Sat., Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to tour on Sat., Dec. 7 from 1:30 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. California Shakespeare Helpful bugs Ensemble will stage a read A healthy garden includes ing of Dickens’ holiday clasa menagerie of tiny insects sic, “A Christmas Carol” on and other creatures that keep Saturdays, Dec. 7 at 1:30 and pest populations in check. A 3:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 and 21 lecture by Lili Singer on Sat., at 1:30 p.m. For tickets go to Dec. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ticketweb.com. Linoleum City.4.7_Layout 1 3/31/11 3:59 PM highlights helpful bugs with Expand your holiday decotips on how to attract and con- rating skills and learn fresh serve them. twists on wreaths, centerpiec For more information or to es, home décor and gift ideas register for classes, visit theo- with Alison Franchi on Sun., dorepayne.org or call 818- Dec. 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. 768-5215.

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Holiday activities, gardening, yoga and art celebrate winter at Arboretum interests. Jill Morganelli, instructor and horticultural curator at the Arboretum, will lead a class on organic fruit and vegetable gardening on Sat., Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. Topics include winter crops and companion planting, weeds and insects, irrigation, soil building, composting, pruning fruit trees and more. Seasonal yoga

One of four yoga workshops that celebrate seasonal changes, the winter solstice will be marked on Sat., Dec. 21 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Insights into how the seasons impact flora and fauna will be included in the class led by Candyce Columbus, a yoga practitioner for 16 years. For more information, go to www.arboretum.org or call 626-821-3222.

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Phrase designed to motivate youngsters shirking duties What’s the origin of “whippersnapper?” asks Peggy Noonan. This term refers to an inexperienced and often smartalecky young man and is literally derived from whip snapper. In simpler times, when a boy on a farm was either too young, lazy, or not trustworthy enough to be given a responsible task, he was given a small whip and dispatched to herd geese or cows or sheep. In giving him some semblance of responsibility, it was hoped that the callow “whippersnapper” would then be able to graduate to more important jobs. *** Where do the “Amish” get

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