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deep by Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald Q: I’ve heard that using sunscreen can CAUSE cancer! Is this true? A: “Certainly not”, says Dr Rebecca Fitzgerald. This sensationalistic theory comes from the 4th annual sunscreen guide published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), (a non-profit advocacy group) that recommends only 39 (8%) of the 500 sunscreens currently available. Their conclusions and recommendations are based on their own report, not a study, and it is not peer-reviewed. EWG has taken data from a variety of sometimes unrelated sources and often out-of-context. For example, they say one ingredient commonly found in sunscreens can cause cancer, citing a lab rat study using 800x the amount used in humans. “Although we applaud EWG for looking at the safety of sunscreens, the medical community at large is concerned about these sweeping generalizations which may lead to unnecessary panic.” says Dr Rebecca Fitzgerald. The safety and efficacy of sunscreen is endorsed by well-respected and long-standing professional organizations such as the American Academy of Dermatology, the Skin Cancer Foundation, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Cancer Society, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The FDA testing and regulatory process for sunscreen products is the most rigorous in the world. “So should you continue using sunscreen?” says Dr Fitzgerald, “Absolutely YES.” Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Board Certified Dermatologist located in Larchmont Village with a special focus on anti-aging technology. She is an injection training physician for the better known dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and the new Evolence as well as a physician trainer for Botox. Dr. Fitzgerald is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA and an international Sculptra trainer for Dermik Laboratories. Visit online at www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD. com.Telephone (323) 464-8046 Adv.

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life reads like a Dickens novel. She’s also mentored several students through the Fulfillment Fund, a UCLAbased scholarship program. She stumbled upon preservation after moving to her 1926 Spanish house 15 years ago. There was a homes tour that year, closing the street. She got free tickets, for the inconvenience, and she was amazed by what she saw. “The whole idea of preservation was new to me.” Not anymore. She is past president, 2003-2006, of the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society, and co-chairman of the group’s annual fundraiser, the Garden Party. Proceeds from this year’s spring event—its most profitable since Cohen started five years ago—netted $30,000 for much needed new irrigation and landscaping at John

Ebell program aids non-profit organizations Get on the Bus was one of the 11 non-profit agencies represented at the Ebell of Los Angeles “Ebell Women Helping Women” luncheon in May. The Bus program enables youngsters to visit with their parents who are incarcerated. Children are given puzzles and coloring books to occupy them during the bus ride. They also receive cameras and T-shirts with “Get on the Bus” across the front. Other agencies Ebell supports under the auspices of its Rest Cottage Association include Alexandria House, Downtown Women’s Center, Haven House and L.A. Rape Kit Project. Each organization at the luncheon provided a display explaining their activities. Rev. Giovan Venable King, Association chairman, said donations have ranged from $150,000 to $200,000 to each organization every year. PHOTO CREDIT: Cover photos of Women of Larchmont are by Andrew Taylor, taopro.com.

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By Suzan Filipek Laura Foti Cohen’s mom was an avid volunteer. “Arts and crafts at the church, reading for the blind… you name it, she did it,” says Laura. It was probably her mother who encouraged her to take a summer job in high school reading to the blind, she says. Laura liked it so much she signed up for a literacy program at the Fortune Society, which helps ex-convicts reintegrate back into society. The usually soft-spoken blonde lights up when she remembers one of her student’s “aha!” moments: he was riding the subway and looked up and could read what before had been scribbles. They were ads, “probably about getting your degree. He was so excited.” A member of the Library Association, she continues to teach illiterate adults, such as a 61-year old man, whose

brook literally runs through it and past a pool and guest streams TVs to Blackberrys, house. This lavish setting was she explains. on the WS-HP Garden Party Being sideswiped by a car tour its initial year. on Pacific Coast Highway last Year round she and Garden summer resulted in minor in- Party co-chairman Myrna juries, but initial uncertainty Gintel scout potential gardens of her condition prompted and benefactors for the spring her to re-evaluate her priori- tour. Last year, when drivties and finish a novel, years in ing around the neighborhood the making. It takes place in they spotted a ratty chain-link her hometown in Westchester fence at Burroughs Middle County, New York. School. After they got a better Her son Greg will be a se- look inside the campus, they nior this fall at Pacific Hills, found it needed a lot of work. SERVING LA SINCE 1919 and she also shares her home And, the rest is history. ASSISTANCE with rescue dogs and LEAGUE cats. ® OF SOUTHERN “LookingCALIFORNIA back at where Saying the yard is spacious is we’ve started, we’ve come a an understatement; a babbling long way,” says Cohen.

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songs ever recorded from his movies and Broadway musicals. She’s titled it “Where There’s Hope.” “It was important for me to pay tribute to this great legend. Growing up I never missed watching his Christmas shows. It was a privilege for me to be part of

the Hope history.” Concerts, CDs and show dates have kept Jan busy, but when asked what her most important production has been so far, without missing a beat she replies proudly, “my daughter.” The birth of daughter Aubrey created a new and joyful role for Jan, who was content to put her show business career on hold in order to experience motherhood completely. When Aubrey became college age, Jan returned to the career she had built, and offers wise advice: “An empty-nest doesn’t need to equal ‘emptiness’.” She even wrote a song on the subject, “There’s Life After Children”—and suggests that fulfillment is as close as the nearest volunteer opportunity. One of her many charitable pursuits is Meals on Wheels. Now that Aubrey is married with a young daughter of her

Jaipur team to play at League polo match in Santa Barbara The Maharaja of Jaipur is sending the Jaipur Polo Team to play against the Santa Barbara Polo Team on Sun., Aug. 8 at the Assistance League of Southern California charity tournament in Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. own, chanteuse-songwriteractress-mom Jan Daley is taking on yet another role in life—as grandmother. And she’s doing it with characteristic gusto. Last year, she starred in the West Coast premiere of “Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother” at the Santa Monica Playhouse. If the enthusiastic GIs from Bob Hope’s tour (the lucky ones who made it back) could have been in the audience in Santa Monica, they would have cheered just as loudly. Thanks for the memories, Jan.

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By Melanie Mulligan Guest Columnist Avid golfer Bob Hope used to joke, “Golf is my profession. Show business is just to pay the green fees.” Hope would have been right at home in Jan Daley’s elegantly-furnished Hancock Park condominium, which has a sweeping view of the links at Wilshire Country Club. It’s just one reason why Jan calls her neighborhood “the best of both worlds—city and country—right here at home.” But the longtime Hancock Park resident and the legendary comedian have more in common than an affinity for well-manicured greenery: in 1971 Hope chose the blonde and slender Jan to take center stage on his famous tour to entertain the troops. Before gaining success as a singer, songwriter and actress, Jan Daley first caught the spotlight as Miss California. She broke into television at an early age, appearing in variety and talk shows including “The Tonight Show.” She has toured the world and opened for headlining comedians. In addition to recording five albums, she has numerous film and television roles as well as 150 commercials under her belt. Jan’s most treasured memory is singing to 30,000 GIs in Vietnam as a star of “The Bob Hope Christmas Tour.” She calls it the experience of a lifetime. “I couldn’t believe the energy he had. And then, of course, I learned where he got that energy, which was walking on stage in front of thousands of cheering GIs.” Even as a young singer, Jan already knew the dark reality of war. She had wanted to join Hope’s USO World Tour because she lost her beloved dad in World War II. “My father was an Air Force pilot and was shot down while picking up POWs. I never got to meet him,” she states simply, eyes welling with tears. Even now, her emotions are close to the surface. “When I’d look out at the thousands of soldiers, my dad would be foremost in my mind. I couldn’t help but wonder who wouldn’t be coming home. I had lost someone, and I just wanted all of them to make it back safe.” Bob Hope ended each Christmas show with Jan singing and leading the GIs in “Silent Night.” Jan says she always felt closest to her late father while singing that beautiful song. The experience had a huge impact on her life. “Bob Hope’s tour changed me. It was my therapy. and I made some treasured, lifelong friends.” In honor of Hope, Jan recently released a CD of the greatest

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Farmers Market captures award for 75th campaign

League puts children on road to healthier lives By Lauren Elsner

Junior League of Los Angeles (JLLA) programs, Stories Abroad and Healthy Habits, are providing youngsters at the Children’s Institute Inc. (CII) with tools to heal their lives. The Children’s Institute Inc. serves more than 17,000 children annually with offices in Central L.A., Torrance, Long Beach and Watts. League volunteers are leading Stories Abroad, a workshop that provides children with literary skills, in addition to learning about world cultures. A Junior League mentor assists children with establishing better reading skills as well as helping them build their personal library with books provided. “The children’s interest in reading has increased tremendously, and they are learning to look to books to find new information,” said Institute director Barbara Barnes. In addition, she credits the JLLA for helping children “build their own private libraries at home which they wouldn’t be able to

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a relationship between food or a book, it’s sure that the Children’s Institute and the Junior League have healed these children and put them on the road to healthier, happier lives,” she added.

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Farmers Market at Third & Fairfax was awarded the California Travel & Tourism Commission’s top prize for a campaign celebrating its 75th anniversary last year. The CCTC judges’ Choice in Marketing Excellence award was presented to marketing manager Ilysha Buss, who coordinated the year-long project and directed the work of several participating agencies. The campaign featured special anniversary material developed for the Market’s website, a series of ads and marketing tools and a nationwide public relations campaign. In addition was the release of two books: a Market cookbook and a history of the property. A number of special events

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JENNIFER ECKERT Jennifer Etienne Eckert is pleased to have joined the Keller Williams team in April of 2010. She comes from a long line of Realtors originally hailing from Marin County. A UCLA grad, she has been practicing in LA since 2005. A Certified Short Sale and Properties in Foreclosure Specialist, she is always available for her clients, loves real estate and serves on 2 non-profit boards: Grief counseling center OUR HOUSE & The Elephant Theatre co. 323 543 3697 | jeneckert1@gmail.com

KIM STARZYK Kim is a real estate consultant dedicated to providing superb personal service to her clients and associates. She brings a unique combination of enthusiasm, integrity, and experience to every real estate transaction. Kim has extensive knowledge of the local area and the market in general. She spent 18 years in the entertainment industry, honing many of the skills that make her a successful agent; most notably a very high degree of professionalism, great emphasis on frank and honest communication, and excellent negotiation skills. 323 559 1282 | kimfs@mac.com

MORGAN PASCO It should come as no surprise that a former Rookie of the year would go on to be part of the top producing RED Team at Keller Williams. Morgan's innate ability to understand her client's needs as well as the art of putting together a transaction is the foundation of her success. As a lifelong native of the Hancock Park and Miracle Mile areas, her personal network makes possible the pairing of people and properties.

JEN STEIN By donating 10% of all net commissions to worldwide charities, Jen’s goal is to donate as much as possible in order to help others. With over 10 years of real estate experience, including personal real estate investment, Jen focuses on serving her clients with the highest integrity and service that goes above and beyond. Jen holds a Masters Degree in International Management, is fluent in Spanish, and has extensive experience in Business, Finance and Sales

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DEBI RAVEH Debi has been a top producing real estate professional for almost two decades. An expert negotiator and award winning customer service specialist, she has represented sellers and buyers in all areas of greater LA, particularly in the Hollywood hills, Beverly Hills & Hancock Park. She is a Keller Williams Educator, a member of the Agent Leadership Council and a wife & proud mother of four.

LYNN LEGLAIRE Lynn LeGlaire loves Los Angeles, its history and its evolving metamorphosis. She is a diligent and hard working agent, yet her approach with real estate clients is low keyed, patient and candid; she’s focused on listening to and understanding her clients needs. Her accessibility and dedication not only meet, but far exceed client’s expectations of a real estate professional. Lynn is a wife and mother of three and Is deeply involved in her community.

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BLAIR BESTEN Blair Besten began her real estate career as a project consultant on historic, high-rise, residential developments in Downtown LA in 2004 while flipping single family & income properties of her own. As a part of the Keller Williams Larchmont agent leadership team, she has direct access to all agents in the local KW network and stays ahead of the curve with the latest and best market information. She is a specialist in the Downtown, Silverlake, Los Feliz, and Mount Washington areas, but is also focused on the Miracle Mile/City areas. 213 700 9829 | blairbesten@yahoo.com

EILEEN LANZA As a Realtor, Eileen has been helping happy buyers and sellers with their homes for over seven years. She has been a part of Keller Williams since ’07. Eileen lives in Larchmont Village with her husband and 2 daughters. She’s been an active member of two large non-profit MOMs organizations for several years. Eileen & her husband own several properties across the US and recognize the importance of home ownership. 323 810 7935 eileenlanza@sbcglobal.net

EILEEN WALSH After practicing tax law for 25 years, Eileen followed her Dad and two brothers into real estate. Her legal background is always useful and appreciated by her clients. She particularly enjoys working with first time home buyers, patiently guiding them through the process. Many clients come back to Eileen for their lifelong real estate needs. Eileen specializes in residential sales from the beach communities to Silver Lake, into the Valley. 310 783 3807 eileenwalsh.realestate@gmail.com

KATHERINE JO Katherine proudly serves as a real estate agent for Keller Williams Larchmont. For her, being in real estate has always represented more than just representing buyers and sellers of property. More importantly, she feels that a career in real estate has given her the opportunity to give back to the community each and every day. It gives Katherine the ultimate chance to help others. 310 598 9536 kjo.realestate@gmail.com

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TRICIA GARALDE A licensed real estate assistant, Tricia has spent the last six years as executive assistant for Core Group LA. She possesses a total of 15 years of real estate experience and knowledge; expertly handles all aspects of marketing, coordinates showings, and assists in completion of contracts and documents to ensure a smooth transaction for each and every client. Tricia speaks fluent Tagalog, while her off hours are spent taking care of her young son, Jesse and her daughter, Lola.

HEIDI DAVIS Being a Realtor came naturally for Heidi Davis, who joined Keller Williams in 2007. Her passion for buying, restoring & selling homes in the Hancock Park area has enabled Heidi to bring her personal insight and first-hand experience to her clients. Her First Time Home Buyer program is designed to guide clients on the path to home ownership, which she says is the best feeling in the world. Heidi currently lives in Brookside with her husband and two children.

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Her career and volunteer work are all woven together By Laura Eversz It’s been said that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In this case, the apple is social worker and community servant Karen Gilman. Raised in Evanston, Illinois by socially conscious and politically active parents and grandparents, Gilman recalls her mother precinct-walking to get the word out about political campaigns. “I remember handing out literature for Eugene McCarthy in 1972,” said the Larchmont Village resident. A social worker with the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Karen moved to Los Angeles 23 years ago with husband, Mike. They raised their daughters at their Elmwood Ave. home. Sara, 27, is a nutrition educator in San Francisco; Allison, 23, teaches English in Ecuador. At ECF, Karen works with parents of children up to three years old with developmental disabilities, and provides training to graduate students in social work and other mental health fields. It’s a full-time job, but so is her volunteer work. “It just kind of all gets woven together,” she says. She has served as the Sisterhood president of Temple Israel of Hollywood and was a founder of its AIDS Luncheon project, which serves outpatients at the Rand Schrader Clinic at County-USC Medical Center each month. “A lot of people express sympathy for those in need, but Karen springs into action,” said Jody Porter, who has worked with Gilman for the past 20 years on a variety of social justice projects. “If she hears about someone who has lost his job, she gives him resources for job hunting, food banks and government assistance. If she sees someone in a destructive relationship, she

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offers to take her to a shelter.” Gilman served as social action chair for the Western Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, where she empowered community members to become involved in social action projects. She has also worked on behalf of Shane’s Inspiration to help create handicapped-accessible playgrounds, where she can be found at least one Saturday a month with her client families. Gilman has also been involved with Big Sunday—an annual day of community volunteerism—since its inception. “Shane’s Inspiration and Big Sunday link together all my fondest professional and volunteer activities,” said Gilman. “They are examples of projects that bring together neighborhood leaders and clients. It enhances the socialization and recreational opportunities for my families who have kids with disabilities.” Additionally, Big Sunday’s holiday giving wish list elicits donors who sponsor needy families who are often Gilman’s clients. She is astounded by and grateful for “the people I don’t even know who come out of the woodwork every year to sponsor needy families. Year after year, on block after block, people come forth in a sponta-

neous way to help. It re-energizes me and keeps me going.” Even so, one wonders where Gilman finds the time or energy. Her long-time friend and neighbor Darcy Vebber thinks it’s her famously elastic sense of time, sort of a magical thinking about how long things will take. “One morning years ago, she told me she just had to run Sara to school, then go downtown and pick up a client who needed a ride to Hollywood and then drive the carpool to Temple Israel. She was sure it wouldn’t take more than 20 minutes. And maybe it didn’t. When Karen has set her mind to do something, she gets it done.” Larchmont Village Neighborhood Assoc. president Charlie D’Atri concurs. “Karen’s energy and time commitment are examples to inspire anyone.” As secretary of the LVNA, she works to bring attention to land use issues. Gilman says her ramped up effort in neighborhood advocacy began a couple of years ago with a threat posed by a condo developer who wanted to erect an enormous building on an adjacent block that includes small apartment buildings and single family homes. “Together with about 30 neighbors including renters and homeowners, we attended meetings, worked with city planning and city council and managed to get many concessions.” She also serves on the land use committee of the Greater

Wilshire Neighborhood Council and is an alternate on the GWNC board for Area 7. “We care very much about development and quality of life issues including the regulation of medical marijuana clinics, control of cell phone towers and digital billboards, crime prevention and graffiti." “Karen never loses an opportunity to help others and to encourage other people to do the same,” said Porter. “She isn’t just a social worker in her professional life. Karen is a sterling example of the kind of person who really makes a dif-

ference, day by day, individual by individual.” Gilman shuns the limelight, and is genuinely embarrassed by the accolades. “It’s nice to be recognized, but the important thing to realize is that no one person is responsible for the life of all these projects. Everything meaningful requires the work of everyone in the community. Leadership evolves as new people bring in new ideas and talents, and former leaders step back gracefully and mentor happily.” Gilman sums it up by saying, “Mine is an amazing and fulfilling life because I feel like I’m making a difference.”

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ues law school in the fall, and Natasha, 24, is in a Ph.D. psychology program.) An art major, Myrna worked her way through college, graduating from Valley State College (now Cal State Northridge.) Before much of the fashion business was shipped overseas, the working mom sold fabric to clothing manufacturers and worked with designers to develop new materials and colors. Juggling her home life and a fast-paced job wasn’t easy, but, come to think of it, she’s as busy as ever, now channeling her talents into the Internet side of the family’s pawn shop—a staple in the community—Brothers Collateral Loans. Married 34 years, she and Rudy visit swap meets and garage sales and have a karaoke “party room” in their lush half-acre backyard. Rudy sings and plays guitar. “He’s very good,” whispers Myrna. Her volunteerism started back in the garment district through the Jewish Federation Council of Greater L.A., when she inadvertently helped spearhead a fund to send disabled children to camp. “It shows you how one person can make a difference.” After a friend’s daughter contracted AIDS through a

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blood transfusion, she added serving lunch to AIDS patients once a month to her calendar. After 10 years, she has made friends with patients at the L.A. County Hospital, through the Temple of Hollywood Sisterhood program. And, she’s always on the lookout for gardens, large and small. With her two boxer rescues at her sides, she walks the neighborhood (she’s been block captain of her street since she moved in 22 years ago). Persistence pays off. She found an ideal spot a few years ago, but only after several letters left in the homeowner’s mailbox did she get back to her. The result was a bucolic setting for tour-goers. More energetic and dynamic than bookish, Myrna was a past secretary when the Garden Party was taken over by the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society five years ago. “I wasn’t very good,” she admits about her secretary skills. “I’m a creative hands-on, people person.” The garden party had been a small city-sponsored fundraiser called Olive Branches that was being dismantled, when WSHP Historical Society thenpresident Laura Cohen and Gintel agreed to take it on. “We make a great team,” says Myrna. “She’s really good at the writing and organizing skills, and I’m really good at getting out there and talking to people and the sales aspect of it.”

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Pre-School and Kindergarten Auxiliary, Anne Salenger; Founder Assisteens of Greater Los Angeles Auxiliary, Colleen Gold and Susan Brodsky-Thalken. AVIVA CENTER STERLING ASSOCIATES 323-876-0550 ext. 501. Andrew Diamond, president/CEO. Ann Carli, chair of volunteers. 23 members. Welcomes new members throughout the year. Fundraising activities benefit Aviva Treatment Center for Abused Children, which provides care and treatment to abandoned, neglected, abused and at-risk youth and their families. BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER 323-664-2153. Caroline Newberry, president of the 27-member board. Meets 3rd Mon. Purpose: family-centered early intervention services for the child (infant–8) who is blind or visually impaired, helping children build skills and acquire independence. BRAILLE INSTITUTE AUXILIARY, INC. 323-663-1111, x3160. Michelle Sheridan, director of volunteer services. Vicki Liske, Asst. V.P., Auxiliary liaison, x3137. Purpose: assist Braille Institute of America through fundraising and volunteering in providing free education and services to blind and visually impaired individuals, and inform the community of the works and services of the Braille Institute. CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER 323-951-9861. Katie Buckland, executive director. Jenn Kang, development manager. Purpose: work in collaboration with other organizations to protect, secure and advance the comprehensive civil rights of women and girls. CHILDHELP USA LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 323-935-9766, Sharon Sindell, president. 100 members. Meets

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with developmental disabilities through schools and job training. Annual fundraisers: Spring Gala and golf tournament. FRIENDLY HOUSE 213-389-9964. Peggy Albrecht, executive director. Founded in 1951 as the first home for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in the USA. Purpose: provide an opportunity for women to recover physically, spiritually and emotionally from drugs and alcohol in an atmosphere of love, compassion and support. FRIENDS OF JULIA ANN SINGER 310-836-1223, x 419. Millie Ring, president. 300 members. Purpose: support learning disabled, autistic or abused children and their families at the Julia Ann Singer Center. GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AUXILIARY 213-482-1834, x117. Christine Lotts, president. Meets five times yearly in members’ homes. Purpose: assist at four centers for the homeless and raise funds. GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 213-482-1834. William Dahlman, president. 33 members. Purpose: provide four centers for homeless women and children and act as a policy–setting body. HOLIDAY HUMANE SOCIETY 818-765-8196. Jeanne Anger, president. 350 members. Purpose: support kennel at 7301 Fulton Ave., N. Hollywood, for stray dogs and cats; find homes for pets; operate daily clinic. HOLLYGROVE 323-463-2119. Martine Singer, executive director. Purpose: a family-centered community organization serving abused and neglected children ages 0-18, and those at risk of abuse, neglect or in poverty.

HOLLYWOOD WILSHIRE YMCA 213-639-7542. Dr. Keitha Scott, chairman, board of directors. Purpose: build strong children, strong families, and strong communities. Fund-raising activities for various children’s scholarships. HOLY FAMILY’S ADOPTIVE PARENTS 626-447-0922. Debra Quigley, events coordinator. 150 families. Executive board meets four times a year. Purpose: bring together adoptive parents from the Holy Family Services for social, fundraising and educational events. HOPE-NET 213-389-9949. Douglas Ferraro, executive director. 1,000 volunteers. Board meets bi-monthly. Purpose: provide food, shelter and self-help assistance to families and individuals in the Wilshire Center and Los Angeles metro area. JEFFREY FOUNDATION 323-965-7536. Alyce Morris Winston, founder and CEO. Annual fundraiser each May. Purpose: provide specialized services for special needs children and their families; includes typical children. Celebrating its 38th anniversary in September. JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL, AL JOLSON CHAPTER 310-473-3761. Rena Melikan and Arlene Epstein, co-presidents. 110 members. Meets 3rd Thurs. Purpose: support children by providing humor cart at CedarsSinai Medical Center pediatric ward and children’s home in Israel, Operation Stork, Battered Women’s Shelters and AntiDefamation League. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 323-957-4280. Anika Jackson, president. 1,200 members. Six general meetings Sept.–May.

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WHO in OUR COMMUniTY the year. Purpose: fundraising and to increase public awareness of LA Public Library’s Central Library and 72 branch libraries. Invitation only. LOS ANGELES ORPHANAGE GUILD 626-280-6510. Alice Palermo, president. Holds general meetings five times yearly. Purpose: raise funds for Maryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment agency for girls age 6-18 who are placed there by the court. LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHAPTER FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE 310-472-8306. Gloria Dahl, president. 85 members. Purpose: raise funds to provide scholarships to students and accredited teachers to participate in Foundation’s educational programs. Student groups study the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and free enterprise on campus at Valley Forge. NGA, INC. 323-462-4492. Susan Kneafsey, president. Formerly the Needlework Guild. Meets monthly. Purpose: provide new clothing, shoes and linens to the homeless and needy. NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE LOS ANGELES FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-665-5981. Mrs. James Hassenfratz, president. Mrs. Stanley Vogel, advisor. 565 members. Purpose: mother-daughter philanthropy organization. Runs Ticktocker Thrift Shop at 9441 Culver Blvd. to support Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, and Head Start. NA’AMAT, USA LOS ANGELES COUNCIL 323-651-0981. Brooke Ruttenberg, contact. Approx. 1100 members. Purpose: provide education and social services (including scholarships, childcare and battered women shelters)

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Services. 200 members. Three general meetings per year. Hosts two events annually: a food fair and shop for choice. Purpose: raise funds for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC, LOS ANGELES 323-664-5525, x 107. Rob Young, Dir. of Volunteer Development. 550 volunteers. Bi-monthly board meetings. Luncheon each November. Purpose: provide audio textbooks for students who are blind, dyslexic or physically

disabled. www.rfbd.org/western. WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB OF LOS ANGELES 818-763-6623. Cynthia Robinson, president. 67 members. Meets for lunch 1st Thurs. of each month except for Jan., July, Aug., Sept. Purpose: support the Ronald McDonald House in Halifax, Canada; Covenant House and City of Hope in L.A. WOMEN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD 323-876-8383. 1749 N. La Brea Ave. Nina Van Tassell, president.

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Purpose: promote volunteerism, develop potential women and improve the community through effective action and the leadership of trained volunteers. JUNIORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE 626-355-3461. Sheri Hopkins, president. 125 members. Meets seven times per year, Sept.-June at members’ homes. Purpose: assist the Sisters of Social Service in their works and Regis House. Annual fundraiser is the Candlelight Ball in Dec. LAS FLORISTAS 310-540-4960. Lisa Hansen, president. 50 members. Meets 2nd Wed. of each month, Sept.-June at members’ homes. Purpose: support children charities at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center (including sports wheelchair program). Fundraiser each April is the Las Floristas Floral Headdress Ball. LAW ADVOCATES OF LOS ANGELES 323-465-1669. Pat Yeomans, president. 50 members. Three meetings per year. Purpose: support legal aid, child advocates office. Publishes bilingual law education booklet for high school students and other law-related philanthropies. LES AMIES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC. 213-385-5100. Dusanka Schmidt, president. Purpose: provide fundraising and volunteer services for the Children’s Institute, Inc., an agency offering programs that benefit children and their families affected by violence, abuse and neglect in the Los Angeles area. THE COUNCIL OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-228-7506. Sharon Rising, president, Joyce Kresa, chairman. 366 members. Hosts special literary events throughout

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Cloth & Paper Nationally renowned textile aficionado Marcie Bronkar brings a wealth of experience to her latest offering to the design industry; the ultraluxe Cloth & Paper fabric and wallpaper collection. She debuted her new Cloth & Paper showroom at 128 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd. this year, the first retail showroom in L.A. Her diverse and acclaimed pedigree in the fashion and home design industry has come full circle with delicious patterns and vibrant colors. Ms. Bronkar’s textile designs are part of the permanent collection at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in NYC. She has received the highest design industry honors such as the Cotton Inc. International Award. A Hancock Park resident, she and her husband Paul have a son, Dennis. 128 ½ N. Larchmont • 323-336-5626 www.clothandpaper.net

Angelique S. CAMPen, MD esthetic Medicine Specialist and eR Doctor Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, and an expert in the field of esthetic medicine. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique is the assistant director of the Emergency Department at St Joseph’s hospital in Burbank and practices as faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She also owns an esthetic medicine practice called “The Best Kept Secret in Larchmont.” She offers in-home confidential botox and fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Radiesse) as well as Latisse eyelash enhancement. You have likely seen many of her clients either on the big screen, TV, or along the streets of Larchmont, but you would never know it (with her talent for achieving the natural look.) In her “free” time she volunteers her medical services at the LA Free Clinic, is a board officer of Club 100 and the Ebell Womens Club, and member of Wilshire Rotary. She resides in Windsor Square together with her husband Chase, a realtor for Deasy/Penner, 6 year old twins Hunter and Paris, as well as 4 year old Scarlett.

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GARDEN CLUB 323-664-4677. Raymond Coty, president. 73 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month at Visitors’ Auditorium, Griffith Park at 9:30 a.m. Sept.–June. Purpose: to increase knowledge and love of gardening and support philanthropic causes. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 213-622-3200. Jane Pak, CEO. 300 members. Meets 2nd Tues. of the month for breakfast. Purpose: to promote educational and business interests of female business owners. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, LOS ANGELES SECTION 323-852-8512. Amy Straus and Ruth Zeitzow, co-presidents. Hillary Selvin, dir. of development and outreach. Purpose: to improve the quality of life for women, children and families and to ensure individual rights for all. Operates several thrift stores and a counseling talkline. NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN (NOW), LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 310-398-5805. Shelley M. Mandell, president. 1,000 members. Meets monthly Jan.–Oct. Purpose: to take action and support legislation that brings women into full participation in American life. NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, LOS ANGELESESCHSCHOLTZIA CHAPTER 818-705-6886. Deborah Palmer, regent. 155 members. Meets 2nd Wed. Sept.–May for lunch. Purpose: promotes American history, education and patriotism. razinastar@sbcglobal.net TOWN AND GOWN OF USC 818-50-9585. Judith Pohlmann, president. 700 members.

Established in 1904. Purpose: provide academic scholarships to students at USC. TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES 310-646-2270. Christine Okinaga, director of volunteers. 250 members. Training sessions three times a year for new volunteers. Purpose: to aid travelers in distress. WILSHIRE ROTARY CLUB David Hodgkiss, president. 80 members. Meets every Wed. noon at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Purpose: encourage and foster the ideal of service and high ethical standards in business and the community. WINDSOR SQUARE-HANCOCk PARk HISTORICAL SOCIETY 213-243-8182. Fluff McLean, president. 380 members. Board of trustees meets quarterly at members’ homes. Researches and preserves historical information of Greater Rancho La Brea; recognizes landmark institutions and residences. WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES 213-892-8982. Kay Ono, executive administrator. 1,000 members. Board meets monthly. Purpose: promote full participation of women lawyers and judges in the legal profession, maintain integrity of legal system by advocating principles of fairness and equality, improve status of women in society, including exercise of equal rights and reproductive choice. Does not give referrals or do pro bono work.

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reviewing insurance coverage. She also works with Daryl Holter, her son-in-law, who is chief executive officer. Her other daughter, Carol Holter, is a USC history professor. Diane is just back from four months teaching English in Gaza. A theater enthusiast, Jeanette is a generous supporter of both the Center Theater Group and the Orange County Performing Arts. What does a car dealer with

Volunteer JoBs (Continued from page 18) or assist with fundraising. Commitment is either a few hours a week or once a month. Call 818-623-4879. *** The Breathe California of L.A. County needs volunteers to help improve air quality and promote healthy lungs. They can assist at various different events and festivals hosted throughout the year or

help by spreading awareness about the environment. Call 323-935-8050. *** The Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood has openings in the fall to help youngsters with their homework, so they can excel in reading and math. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Call Stephen Napolitano at 323-467-2007 ext. 104.

Inspired by the novel, “Three Cups of Tea,” a Hancock Park book club has donated $750 to pay for the salary of a teacher for one year in Pakistan. Evelyn Hoffman, “Happy Bookers” club spokesman, said the book about Greg Mortenson’s work is an incredible testament to what one man can accomplish. "In reading 'Three Cups of Tea,' we learned that since 1996 the Central Asia Institute founded by Greg Mortenson, has established 131 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan,” Hoffman pointed out. These schools have educated more than 58,000 students, including 44,000 girls. The community partnerships are facilitated by village committees, and each project is locally initiated, implemented and managed in its entirety. In the current CAI newsletter, Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, wrote: “What Greg understands better than most—and what he practices more than anyone I know—is the simple truth that all of us are better off when we have the opportunity to learn. By helping children with basic education, he’s shaping the very future of a region and giving hope to an entire generation.”

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Dr. Susan Downey is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for 21 years. Dr. Downey’s practice includes all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery including Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty and Body Contouring. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in Post Massive Weight Loss procedures and has been listed on the Best Doctors in Los Angeles since 1996. Dr Downey has been a resident of the Larchmont community since 1988 and is an active member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club. 321 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 800 • 323-468-0127 www.DrDowney.com

Rebecca Fitzgerald, M.D. Dermatologist As women we hear a lot about needing to find balance in our lives. But put into practice what does it actually mean? Here is what I’ve observed and learned about balance from the amazing women I see in my office every day. Nothing valuable happens overnight. Learning to practice a little kindness, patience and tolerance to ourselves as well as others, strengthens and reinforces us, propelling us toward what we want to be and accomplish in a positive way. As multitasking and busy women, it is often challenging to spend at least as much time feeling proud of our achievements as we spend making apologies, feeling guilty and worrying that we’ve left some things undone. Balance is a marriage of self-acceptance and self-improvement, and doing it well takes a lifetime of practice. With that said, here is what I’m celebrating from this past year: traveling all over the world to give over two dozen lectures to my colleagues; teaching advanced injection techniques of dermal fillers to physicians in the United States, Europe, and Australia; authoring several contributions to peer reviewed medical journals as well as co-authoring a supplement to a medical journal and a book chapter on the use of dermal fillers; appearing on multiple local and national television programs (including the Discovery Channel and HBO) to discuss a variety of dermatological topics; continuing to serve as an attending dermatologist teaching residents at a UCLA dermatology clinic; and growing my Larchmont practice with my dedicated, loyal and talented staff. I LOVE practicing in Larchmont and I deeply appreciate being included with the wonderful group of women in this issue. So to them, as well as to all the women of Larchmont - moms, daughters, wives, and professionals - congratulations on achieving another year in the many and varied roles that we play. Visit www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD.com or call (323) 464-8046.

EdiE FrÈrE Owner

Landis Gifts & Stationary Edie Frère is a Hancock Park native who grew up patronizing the Landis Department Store. When Edie asked Bob Landis if she could open a store to keep the Landis tradition alive on Larchmont, she had never even run a cash register. “How hard could it be?”, she asked herself. Twenty years later, she knows the answer. Plenty hard. You can find her at Landis Gifts & Stationery most days, upholding the Landis tradition of excellent service for the neighborhood she loves. Edie and her staff provide the best service with a lively, eclectic mix of merchandise. Her experience in the State Department’s Protocol Office and in the offices of US Ambassadors to Denmark and France make her ideal to help plan that special occasion or find that special gift. Stop in and see her vast array of custom invitations for weddings, birthdays and parties –unusual gifts, Simon Pearce glass, photo albums, greeting cards, ribbons and wrapping paper.

138 N. Larchmont Blvd. • 323-465-7003 www.landisstationery.com

breast health and special events. 3333 Wilshire Blvd. #900. Purpose: educate about cancer and prevention. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP COMMITTEE 310-276-6812. Betty Maseda, manager. 35 members. Volunteers staff and stock quality resale shop at 844 S. Robertson Blvd. Purpose: raise funds for cancer research, education and family services. AUXILIARY OF CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 213-742-5940 or 213-742-6377. Co-chairs: LaVera Otoyo, Geri Shaw, Judy Caddies. 185 members. General membership meets 3rd Wed. Feb.-Oct. Purpose: promote and foster welfare of hospital and its patients. Volunteers comfort and cheer patients. BEIT T’SHUVAH 310-204-5200. Annette Shapiro, president. 250 members. Meets weekly for shabat. Purpose: fundraising and other support for program that integrates faith, A.A. and traditional psychotherapy. BRENTWOOD GUILD FOR JOHN TRACY CLINIC 213-748-5481. Nel Steele Taliaferro, president. 10 members. Meets 3 times yearly. Purpose: assist hearing-impaired children and their families worldwide without charge. CARES AUXILIARY 323-226-6941. Mindy Halls, president. 200 members. Board meets monthly Sept.–June, except Dec. Purpose: support LAC+USC Medical Center by volunteer work and donations. CEDARS-SINAI WOMEN’S GUILD 310-423-3667. Lorette Gross, president. 2000 members. Board meets at hospital or in members’ homes six times a year. Purpose: support Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, primarily through fundraising, support programs, research and education. CHEERFUL HELPERS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 213-387-7252. Jackie Sloan, president. 10 members. Board meets the 2nd Tues. of each month at 3300 Wilshire. Purpose: support the Cheerful Helpers Child & Family Study Center. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES ASSOCIATES & AFFILIATES 323-361-2371. Bonnie McClure, chairman. 34 Guilds and Auxiliaries. Purpose: raise money for Children’s Hospital. CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S GUILD OF ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL 213-742-1537. Sharon Herzog, president. 28 members. Meets 4th Thurs. of the month at Orthopedic Hospital. Purpose: provide volunteer services at Orthopedic Hosp. and raise funds for charitable programs.

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 213-977-2902. Collette Witt, president. 225 members. General meetings Oct., Feb. and May. Purpose: support hospital via fundraising and public relations. JUNIORS FOR THE LEAGUE OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN 213-742-1508. Melissa Malone, associate director of development. 12 members meet once a month, go three times a year to visit satellite clinic in Calexico and assist doctors, help entertain patients. LAS MADRECITAS AUXILIARY OF THE CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S GUILD 310-541-6617. Jennifer Bachis, president. 90 members. Meets 1st Thurs of month, Sept.-June. Purpose: fundraising and volunteer service for Orthopedic Hospital. LAS AMIGAS DE LAS LOMAS 310-548-3663. Jenny Good, president. 28 members. Meets 2nd Monday of month at 7 p.m. Purpose: volunteer service for Orthopaedic Hospital and fundraising event primarily through annual horseshow in July. This year had 180 horses. LAS NINAS DE LAS MADRECITAS 213-742-1537. Natalie Delcarson, president. Kathy Erickson and Cathy Allessandra, advisors. 90 high school-age members. Meets 2nd Wed. of each month Sept.-June. Purpose: provide volunteer services at Orthopedic Hospital and in the community. Fundraising projects include spring fashion show and Christmas See’s candy sale. Makes toys for Orthopedic Hospital pediatric patients. LEAGUE FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN 213-742-1508. Chris Wright Roper, president. 40 members. Meets 1st Wed. of every month except July and Aug. at Orthopedic Hospital. Purpose: aid crippled children and fundraising through the Jack-O-Lantern Benefit held in Oct. LUMINAIRES, FOUNDER CHAPTER 323-442-7104. Lucy Hilands, president. 160 members. General meeting three times a year. Purpose: support the Doheny Eye Institute. LUMINAIRES JUNIORS 323-442-7104. Janet Stewart, president. 165 members. General meetings three times a year. Purpose: support the Doheny Eye Institute. PINAFORES OF THE LEAGUE FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN 213-742-1508. Melissa Malone, associate director of development. 20 members in first through eighth grades. Meets 1st Sat. of the month. Purpose: aid crippled children and fundraising through Easter Egg Roll. SEARCHLIGHTERS

Pennie Wetton, president. 30 members. Meets 1st Tues. of month. Purpose: support research, education and charity care for children at Orthopedic Hospital. mmalone@laoh.ucla. edu SISTER SERVANTS OF MARY GUILD 323-661-6788. Denise Nightman, president. 175 members. Meets once a month except June, July and Aug. Purpose: fundraising to assist sisters in carrying out their mission. The sisters are RNs, LVNs, CNAs who provide care to patients in their own homes regardless of disease, race or religion, free of charge. ST. ANNE’S GUILD 213-381-2931 x212. Trudy Decaen, president. 100 members. General membership meets two times a year. Purpose: serve at-risk, pregnant and parenting teens, young women and their children. ST. JOHN OF GOD WOMEN’S LEAGUE 323-731-7141. Betsy Malloy, president. 200 members. Purpose: volunteering and fundraising to assist patients in St. John of God Retirement and Care Center. ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY 213-484-7328. Michele Crahan, president. 100 members. Meets five times yearly. Purpose: support the mission of the daughters of charity of St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles. SONANCE 213-353-7012. Marlene Dennis, president. 60 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: support House Ear Institute’s Care Center for Deaf Children. SPECIAL CHILDREN’S LEAGUE 818-790-6167. Ruth Lyle, secretary. 46 members. Meets 4th Wed. Purpose: Raise money to support the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

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THE BLUE RIBBON 213-972-3348. Constance Towers Gavin, president. 475 members. Meets on a special events basis by invitation only at different sites in the city. Purpose: raise funds to support resident companies in arts education program of the Music Center of Los Angeles County. CENTER THEATER GROUP AFFILIATES 213-972-7564. Stefanie Abramson, event manager. 120 members. Board meets bi-monthly Sept.June. Purpose: support activities of the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theater and the Ahmanson Theater; fundraising to support P.L.A.Y. (Performing for Los Angeles Youth); furthers interest in performing arts. CLUB 100 OF THE MUSIC CENTER OF LOS ANGELES

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COUNTY 213-972-4326. Sheila Poncher and Stephanie Fischer-White, cochairs. 80 members. Board meets monthly, Sept.-June, plus two membership meetings. Purpose: fundraising for support of arts education. Invitation only. COSTUME COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6013. Joni Smith, chair. 350 members. Board meets monthly Sept.–June. Purpose: support the textile and costume department of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. DOCENT COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6119. Eleanor Baril, chair. 526 members. Business meetings 14 times a year. Purpose: volunteer educational services in the form of lectures and tours. www.lacma.org. EDUCATION GUILD OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY EDUCATION DIVISION 562-695-2266. Peggy Kiefer, president. 75 members. Meets throughout the year. Purpose: volunteer and support for Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County Education Division. FOLK ART COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM 323-931-0497. Letha Greenberg, contact person. 100 members. Purpose: to support the museum and foster interest in folk art. Board meets 1st Tues. monthly. FRIENDS OF THE RAGAN ART ACADEMY BARNSDALL ARTS CENTER/ FOJAC 323-363-4629. Shelah LeherGraiwer, executive director. 18 board members. Meets bimonthly. Purpose: educational arts programs at the Barnsdall Arts Center for children ages 12-16;

outreach art program in schools; international child art collection. HOLLYWOOD BOWL SOCIETY 323-850-2165. Constance Bessada, president. 90 members. Meets monthly. Purpose: support the Hollywood Bowl, L.A. Philharmonic and SummerSounds Music for Kids. HOLLYWOOD BOWL PATRONESS COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Linda Olson, president. 20 members. Meets twice yearly and holds annual Supper Dance. Purpose: support and raises awareness of the Hollywood Bowl and the Performing Arts; organization is celebrating its 60th year. Invitation only. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC 323-850-2165. Founded in 1951. Janine Bobin, president. 65 members. Meets 3rd Wed. of the month, Oct.-May. Purpose: encourage attendance at Philharmonic performances; fundraising, build bridges between cultures and countries through music. Hosts International Ball once a year; provide sponsorship to children and their families to attend concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall. KCET WOMEN’S COUNCIL 323-953-5402. Margaret Black, Genevieve McSweeny, co-presidents. 80 members. Six gatherings and two board meetings a year. Purpose: to foster public interest in KCET and assist station with contributions of service and funds. THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC AFFILIATES 323-850-2165. Arlyss Burkett, chair. 980 members. Meets four times yearly. Purpose: supports the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE 323-850-2165. Linda Olson, presi-

dent. 65 members. General membership meets six times yearly. Purpose: fundraisng for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra/ Music Center Endowment for Educational Initiative. Invitation only. MUSES OF CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER 818-986-3505.Beverly Schwartz, president. 200 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month Sept.June. Purpose: fundraising supports youth educational science projects and the California Science Center, California State Science Fair, Hands-on Science Camp, and Curator Kid Club. MUSEUM SERVICE COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 323-857-6228. Barbara Remedio, chair. 275 members. Annual meeting at museum. Purpose: council members staff the welcome center, host museum functions, provide research, office assistance and translations. Volunteer@lacma.org. OPERA READING CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD 75 members. Meets third Sun., Sept.-June, 12:30pm, at Hollywood Women’s Club, 1749 N. La Brea Ave. Purpose: raise scholarship funds for local opera students to study abroad. RUSKIN ART CLUB 310-640-0710. Gabriel Meyer, president. 50 members. Activities include poetry meetings and works monthly. Purpose: sponsor community projects, art exhibits, musical concerts and play readings. SO. CALIF. COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS 818-883-6219. Kathy Todd, president. 120 members. Board meets monthly. General members meet 4-5 times yearly. Purpose: support and promote the development of women artists.

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WOMEN OF LARCHMONT 2010

Lisa Graeber Director of Marketing

Lisa Graeber SCHOOL has been part Park La Of If PILGRIM Isofatthethe Top Brea family since January 2008. She is the Your List, You’ve Done Your Homework.

former Director of Training for SARESREGIS Group in Irvine, CA and has been in the property management field for over eight years. Lisa is a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach and holds a BA Degree in Human Development. She is active in the California Apartment Association and is a member of Through hIgh School the Regional Council for the LA chapter. In addition, she is an instructor for their CCRM program. Lisa is a native Californian 100% college accePTance raTe and is a huge dog lover.

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Annie Johnson Honorary Chair

Larchmont Fair Committee Since my children began their education at Pilgrim School three years ago, the school has become my passion! The community is filled with warm and caring people, from the Head of School to the security guards. We have made friends with families from all over the city. As a citizen of Larchmont, I am excited about the Pilgrim booth at the Larchmont Fair on Sunday, October 24. Come visit us for a bite to eat, a beverage, and a great art project for your children! I am the co-chair of the Pilgrim spring auction, to be held at our wine tasting in the Yust garden in April. I attended Marlborough and have a degree in creative writing from USC. Annie@Annie–Johnson.com

Marcella Kerwin

co-owner Boot Camp LA As co-owner of Boot Camp LA, the outdoor fitness program held at the La Brea Tar Pits Museum Park, I have had the pleasure of watching people’s lives and bodies change right before my very eyes and in just a few short weeks! Boot Camp LA is for anyone who wants to get in shape. We work hard but we have a lot of fun doing it. Many celebrities have joined in the fun and some mornings you never know who you’ll be working out next to! It’s really a lot of fun and for those who wonder, ”is it really fun” – a free trail workout awaits you! 323-938-6179 • www.bootcampla.com

Juliet Kiperman & Alyson Sullivan

"Hollywood's hottest workout class"

Owners

OPENING SUMMER 2010 Juliet Kiperman and her daughter and business partner, Alyson Sullivan, have owned and operated Curves-Larchmont for over 6 1/2 years, not only to serve the fitness needs of the neighborhood but also to provide a friendly, supportive community environment for women. They both feel blessed to have formed such special bonds with the ladies from the community! Juliet, a native of Los Angeles, has 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. She lives in Los Feliz where community activism has been her passion for many years. Alyson who lives with her husband and 2 adorable cats in Silverlake, has a second business and is about to launch her new line of fashion accessories.

HOLLYWOOD Be on our guest list for the Grand Opening of our new Hollywood studio location and receive your first class free! Contact us by email at Hollywood@cardiobarre.com Visit our website for more info at CardioBarre.com and click on the Hollywood link.

527 N. Larchmont Blvd. • 323-465-4652

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Guests treated to a musical journey

Lynne Leavitt and Corinne Pleger Partners

Brakensiek Leavitt PLeger Lynne Leavitt and Corinne Pleger are both Past-Presidents of the American Woman’s Society of CPA of LA. Together their passion is to help business owners create businesses that work. They offer both private consulting to business owners as well as seminars on topics ranging from business planning to managing cash flow. They provide traditional accounting services, i.e. tax planning and preparation, audits, business management, and peer review for other CPA firms. They are their clients’ trusted business advisors, guiding them through both business and personal financial decision-making. Both Lynne and Corinne live in the local area and are active in the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce.

5670 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. #1450 • 323-954-3100 • blp-cpas.com

LORETTA LINDHOLM Wife, Mother, Family, Business, Charities, Adventure A 25 year Rossmore Avenue resident born at Queen of Angels Hospital, Loretta was eventually on its Board. 10 years on the Hancock Park Homeowners Association Board and Vice President for 2 years, she received Los Angeles City Council’s citation for obtaining Ornamental Street Lighting. Loretta was President of National Charity League, Los Angeles Founders Chapter; Sunday School Teacher at Hollywood Presbyterian Church; and a Licensed Real Estate Broker the past 35 years in apartment building sales and management in Wilshire Center. Loretta’s 5 children attended Harvard / Westlake. With husband Dwight the family sailed the South Pacific on their 51’ sailboat for 13 months. It was the year of the greatest El Nino in recorded history and they survived 3 hurricanes. Loretta has 13 grandchildren.

Kim Rudy

Corporate Sales Manager

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

6200 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles • 323-549-2949

Madeline SakMar Cottage Antiques

Madeline’s love of all things beautiful inspired her to open Cottage Antiques in Hancock Park over a decade ago. Her passion is to get her clients excited about living with treasures from the past. Her 30 years traveling around the world as president and head jewelry designer for Old World Chain, Inc. gave her the opportunity to collect art, linens and silver from all over Europe. Her home, shop and gardens have been featured in many national publications. Her shop is a reflection of her taste and is dedicated to adding elegance to your home. Madeline is active in many local charities and community activities. 562 N. Larchmont Blvd. • 323-469-6444

Nancy and John Reinisch opened their Rimpau Blvd. home and garden on July 11 for a reception and recital to benefit the Metropolitan Master Chorale. Event co-chair Catherine Schuster thanked attendees for their support of the newly formed choir led by wellestablished maestro Glen Carlos. Hostess Nancy Reinisch introduced mezzo–soprano Patricia Schuman who she praised as not only an acclaimed international talent, but a warm and caring woman.

AT MUSICALE. Anne Combs with John and Nancy Reinisch.

Around the Town with

Patty Hill Resplendent in a silver gown, Ms. Schuman led the rapt audience on a musical journey from Bizet and Poulenc to Gershwin and Dvorak, sometimes backed by a flawless troupe of male singers from the chorale. The sun set, the choppers swept over, the traffic down the block hooted, and it was all so much backdrop for the divine diva who moved heaven, earth, fam(Please turn to page 29)

MEZZO SOPRANO Patricia Schuman and daughteR Maria Pittsinger.

WHO'S WHO

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SYMPHONIANS Purpose: docent group for Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. Meet once a month to learn about performing arts and Music Center. Symphonians@musiccenter.org TEXTILE GROUP OF LOS ANGELES/TGLA INC. 323-931-4987. Brian Morehouse, president. 132 members. Meets five times yearly. Purpose: provide education programs on historic and ethnic carpets and textiles. tglaincorp@aol.com WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION 323-850-2165. Ursula Krummel, president. 20 members. Meets monthly, Oct.-June. Purpose: raise funds for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Education

CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL PTO BOARD 323-938-9976. Bridget Gray, president. 230 families. Purpose: fundraising events for Cathedral Chapel School and general support of school. FRIENDS OF THIRD STREET 323-939-8337. Brad Rowe and Mary Rainwater, co-presidents. 350 members. Meets at 3rd St. auditorium 2nd Tues. of each month at 8 pm. Purpose: raise money for enrichment programs. FRIENDS OF JOHN BURROUGHS MIDDLE

SCHOOL PTA 323-549-5000. Rosie Sosa and Susan Lee, co-presidents. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month Sept.-May at 8 am in room 241. Purpose: fundraising and community outreach. HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB 323-935-5272. Shari Cooper and Jessica Dabney, co-presidents. 13 officers plus parents. Meets 3rd Wed. of every month Sept.– June. Purpose: fundraising and implementing projects. HARVARD WESTLAKE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 818-487-6611. Sharon Roth, president. 1,400 members. Meets six times yearly. Purpose: Support school and build school community. IMMACULATE HEART PARENTS’ COUNCIL 323-461-3651. Roxane and John Cornelius, co-presidents. Board meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: raise funds for the school and a forum for communication. LOYOLA HIGH MOTHERS’ GUILD 626-799-4968. Betsy Ackerman, president, 900 members. Board meets quarterly. MARLBOROUGH PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 323-935-1147. Velma Waxman and Linda Vitale, co-presidents. 1,000 members. Meets six times a year. Provides leadership and involvement opportunities.

ST. BRENDAN’S SCHOOL PARENT BOARD 213-382-7401. Angela Greene, president. 217 families. Board meets 2nd Thurs. of each month. Purpose: fundraising, communication forum, support co-curricular activities and welcome new families. ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP 213-233-0133. Sarah Bynum, Hannah Choi, Karen Cowan, Rodney Jeffries, Sooji Park and Ida Peter, co-chairs. 314 family memberships. Meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: fundraising and hospitality. THIRD STREET SCHOOL PTA 323-939-8337. Alice Fries, president. 800 members. Board meets 1st Fri. each month on campus at 8:15 a.m. Purpose: works with Friends of Third Street School to raise funds for library staff, technology lab and music teachers. WILSHIRE CREST PTA 323-938-5291. Lakeija Low, president. 20 members. Meets 1st Fri. each month. Purpose: Fundraising and support for school and student needs. WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL PTA 323-939-3800. Mr. David Kimbrough, president. 120 families. Meets monthly Sept.-May. WILTON PLACE SCHOOL PTA 213-389-1181. Jung Hay Kim, president. 1,000 members. Board meets at the school every 3rd Thurs.

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AROUND THE TOWN

(Continued from page 28) ily and concert dates to lend her mellifluous charms to the fundraiser. Her 11-year-old daughter Maria Pittsinger proudly announced that while mom was singing there, Dad (baritone David Pittsnger) was singing in “South Pacific” down at the Ahmanson and her twin brother was onstage singing in Virginia. Among the spellbound muses and music lovers were: neighbors Janet Clayton and her husband Michael Johnson, Anne Combs, Kathy Losey, Libby Beers, Sonce Leroux, Ann Brilliant, John Long, Margaret Shipman and John McPhearson. *** The Ring Festival LA, the countywide arts and cultural festival that began on April 15 in conjunction with the Ring Cycle, officially closed at a festive celebration for civic leaders, LA Opera and Getty board members and festival partners in the atrium of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Stephen D. Rountree, chief operating officer of LA Opera, handed a conductor’s baton, signed by maestro James Conlon, to Deborah Marrow, interim president and chief executive officer of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The baton was inscribed “Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A., 1945-1980.” That’s the title of the Getty-sponsored series of exhibitions at mu-

JUNE WEDDING for Andrew Angelico and Anne Holz.

LOCAL DEBS Brianne Walker, left, and Carolyn Shelton.

Holz’ announce engagement

Las Madrinas debutantes hear autism doctor

Stephen and Therese Holz of Hancock Park have announced the engagement of their daughter, Anne Maureen, to Andrew Paul Angelico of New Orleans. The pair, who reside in Dallas, met at a football game at Texas Christian University where they were students. Anne is a first-grade school teacher; Andrew works as an analyst in a proprietary investment group. They plan to marry in Los Angeles on June 18, 2011.

seums throughout Southern California highlighting the post-World War II Los Angeles art scene. Among the crowd were Ring Festival leader Barry Sanders, Bill Ahmanson, Janet and Nick Ciriello, Don and Dale Franzen, LA Opera Board President Carol Henry and husband Warner, Patricia and Michael York. And that's the chat.

Forty young women and their families will be recognized at the annual Las Madrinas Ball in December. They recently heard a talk by Dr. Michele Kipke of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles on autism disorders in children. She spoke of the increase in the number of children diagnosed with the disorder and explained how early diagnosis and intervention make a difference. Local debutantes are Brianne Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Walker, Hancock Park, and Carolyn Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton, Jr. and granddaughter of Hancock Park resident James Shelton.

BEST MAN

Having a best man derives from 200 A.D. when Germanic Goths seized brides from neighboring villages. The best man stayed by the bridegroom's side, alert and armed, to prevent retaliation.

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

Kathy Whooley PT, OCS, CSCS, CPI, MBA

Owner

LArChMOnT PhySICAL TherAPy Kathy established Larchmont Physical Therapy in 1985 and has been serving the community for over 25 years. She has worked hard to build a quality outpatient physical therapy practice serving the orthopedic and sports medicine needs of the community. A Boston University Magna Cum Laude alumna with an MBA from Pepperdine, she also has advanced credentials as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USGFA golf-specific fitness trainer. An avid golfer and photographer, Kathy attained her Pilates certification in 2007. Kathy mentors a team of dedicated physical therapists with evidence-based techniques to produce positive functional results. 321 North Larchmont Blvd, Suite 825 • 323-464-4458 larchmontpt.com

Alyce Morris Winston

Jeffrey Foundation Former “Woman of Larchmont” in 2003, Alyce Morris Winston has been busy as CEO/Founder of The Jeffrey Foundation for Special Needs Children. She will be celebrating the 38th Anniversary of The Jeffrey Foundation, named for her son, who had Muscular Dystrophy, on September 25th at a beautiful mansion in the West Adams Corridor. Alyce Morris Winston, was a finalist for “Women Making A Difference” Awards this May for the Los Angeles Business Journal. Alyce believes in working for the community, especially children, keeps us young, happy and fulfilled. For more information or to Volunteer, please call: 323-965-7536.

Maggie wright Director of admissions/ Placement & Communications

For the past eight years, in addition to increasing enrollment throughout the school, Maggi has placed Turning Point graduates in the finest independent schools in Los Angeles. She designs and edits the school newsletter and oversees all the advertising and publicity. Maggi introduced the Student Ambassador program that offers leadership opportunities for students in Level 3 and Middle School and has been instrumental in marketing Turning Point School. Born and raised in England, Maggi enjoys travelling in Europe and the United States with her family and gardening with her young grandson. Maggi is most proud of her two grown children and spends much time with them and their families.

310-841-2505 - www.turningpointschool.org

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The Women of Coldwell Banker Salute the

Women of Larchmont JUNE AHN

JENNY CHOW

TERRI C. HALL

MOLLIE MCGINTY

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

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

BARBARA ALLEN

CECILLE COHEN

NAOMI HARTMAN

JANET LOVELAND

PEGGY BARTENETTI

KATHYGLESS

Barbara, a Massachusetts native and Boston University Master’s graduate in Broadcasting, specializes in homes, residential income properties and condominiums at The Broadway Hollywood and Solair Wilshire. As a certified short sales specialist, Barbara understands the difficulties in this economy. Barbara strives to help people realize their real estate goals. In this changing market, Barbara’s negotiating skills, tenacity, knowledge and understanding are the key to her success. Please call her at 323-610-1781

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

Naomi is the #1 agent in her market. She knows the neighborhood best. Her achievements are unparalleled. Naomi is a neighborhood specialist, in Hancock Park and Miracle mile areas. Her determination and hard work have gained her the honor of being one of the 1000 top brokers in the country. Naomi and her partner Leah were the top producing team for ColdwellBankerHancockPark–2009, representingthetop1%ofCBassociates internationally. Call 323.860.4259.

Cecille is a member of the President’s Circle and has won many top awards. She & her husband are active in the Orthodox community & are past parents of Yahneh Hebrew Academy, Toras Emes, YULA, Bais Yakov & Yeshiva Gedolah. For the past 25 years with Coldwell Banker, her mission has been to help her clients achieve their real estate goals. Please call Cecille at 213-810-9949.

Thirty-eight-year resident of Hancock Park, has been in real estate in the area for 34 years and 22 years with the Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office which is recognized as being in the top 1% of its agencies. She is also an assistant branch manager. 323-460-7636.

Janet brings a wealth of experience to each new client having closed hundreds of transactions over 25+ years. She has also gained valuable handson experience while restoring the 6 homes she’s owned and has a long list of trusted service professionals. Her historical perspective of architecture coupled with her background as an interior designer make her an invaluable consultant. Janet is a longtime Windsor Square resident and community leader. www.lovelandcarr.com

LISA HUTCHINS

#1 Agent in Hancock Park/ Windsor Square since 1994. Only agent in Hancock Park awarded Society of Excellence, Coldwell Banker’s highest achievement level, for the seventh year in a row. Lifelong resident of H.P.-W.S., Graduate of 3rd St School, Marlborough School & Stanford University. Contact her at 323.460.7626 or lbhutchins@aol.com.

ANNE LOVELAND

Experience, integrity and commitment are the hallmark of Kathy’s real estate career. A member of CB HPN for over 25years,KathyholdsthetitleofExecutive Sales Director and Previews Property Specialist.Shespecializesinfindinghomes for1sttimebuyersaswellashelpinglong time homeowners downsize. Volunteer activities include Good Shepherd Center forHomelessWomen.MealsonWheels and Hope Net. Contact her @323-4607622 or kgless@aol.com.

VICKIE BASCOY

MARIA GOMEZ

BELLA KAY, REALTOR

BARBARA MACDONALD

SANDY BOECK

SOO HAN

DIANA KNOX

TERRI MCCORTNEY

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

Victoria is a Los Angeles native and a long-time resident of Hancock Park/Windsor Square. Her real estate career spans 20+ years with such achievements as Rookie of the Year, Assistant Manager, Top Producer and Woman of the Year. She has sold from Santa Monica to Palm Springs & is a member of numerous charitable & religious organizations. 323-823-6869.

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

LEAH BRENNER

Performance not promises” are the buzz words for Leah. A 27-year veteran in residential real estate, Leah is a memberoftheprestigiousInternational President’sElite.Shespecializesinbuyers & sellers in Hancock Park, Beverly Center & the Westside. She is involved inlocalcharitableorganizations&isthe proudgrandmotherof12.Leahandher partnerNaomiwerethetop-producing teamforbothHPCBofficesin2009,the top1%ofCBassociates internationally. Call Leah at 323-860-4245.

MARY LOUISE BURRELL Mary Louise is a consistent Top Producer who has been in real estate for the past twenty five years. A native Californian and an alumnus of USC, she especially enjoys working with first time homebuyers, investors for income properties & finding the ultimate dream home! She can be reached at 323-314-5718.

SUE CARR

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

Maria, a 30+ year resident of Hancock Park and a Top Real Estate Sales producer for 16 years, is a Certified Real Estate and Neighborhood Specialist She represents buyers and sellers, in their Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Trust, REO & Probate Sales. Her areas of expertise are, but not limited to: Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, Greater Los Angeles Areas, San Gabriel Valley and San Fernando Valley. 213-705-1603

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

Soo Han has been a school nurse for over 20 years. Before that, a hospital nurse for 10 years. She has decided to start a 2nd career in real estate w/Coldwell Banker. She has been living in Hancock Park for over 30 years & has raised her 3 kids here. As she took care of her patients in the hospital 20 years ago and as she takes care of her students at school, she also strives to take care of her clients! Soo Han is a native of Korea & speaks Korean. 213-595-6542

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

JUNE LEE

BELINDA LA VIOLETTE

Belinda has lived in Hancock Park for many years and raised her five children here. Her real estate goals are to make the buying and selling p ro c e s s r u n a s s m o o t h l y as possible and to develop long term relationships with her clients. Belinda can be reached at 213-435-1775.

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

RUTH GILLESPIE

MURIEL LEVIN

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

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

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Anne brings practical hands on business skills to the real estate industry. Her previous successes building brands combined with her entrepreneurial spirit translates into a business professional that can get things done for you. Anne was raised in Windsor Square and holds an MBA from USC. Loveland Carr Properties has closed over 900 transactions in every market condition and consistently grows market share in the neighborhhod. www.lovelandcarr.com

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

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

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

JILL MORSE-LANE

A well-known, award-winning real estate professional for the last 36 years, Jill has been a top producer in the Hancock Park area for the past 28 years. Educated in Switzerland & England. Jill was raised in Connecticut & Thailand. She began her career selling real estate in Carmel/Pebble Beach and is in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker internationally. 213-3925857. jillmorselane@aol.com

JACKIE VALENZUELA

Jackie is a Realtor servicing the greater Los Angeles Area. The transition into Real Estate was seamless to her because education and counsel are two elements she enjoys. As a real estate agent, she takes pride in assisting clients in making informed decisions about their real estate transactions. Jackie is a Bank-Owned/Short Sale Specialist. She can be reached at jvalen1@coldwellbanker.com or 323-243-0244.