Calabasas Style: September/October 2013

Calabasas Style Profile with the Romeo Family

A Historical Look at Calabasas Fall Fashion & Home Furnishing Trends

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EDITOR: Irene Marshall

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note from the

r o t i Ed Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Putting together every issue of the magazine is like telling a story of what has gone on recently in our local community. The entire Calabasas Style team gets very involved and is passionate about the stories, articles and events, and we spend a lot of time planning each issue. The photo shoots are fun and we get to meet such great families like the Romeos featured on our cover!

We love getting the inside scoop on some local businesses such as The LAB Brewing Company’s beerbrewing process, dancing at Arthur Murray and learning about the great new medical facility at Executive ER. Everyone enjoyed the Calabasas Malibu Wine festival, Concerts in the Park and the big July 4th celebrations.

I have to say, though, what touched my heart the most were the heartfelt words Jamie Daugherty spoke during the ALS benefit in his honor at the Canyon Club.

The outpouring of love and support by so many touched Jamie. It makes me think we need to be appreciative of what we have, and that the people in our lives are most important.

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ON THE COVER: The Romeo Family Photographed by: Marvin Steindler

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Calabasas Style Profile with the Romeo Family

A Historical Look at Calabasas Fall Fashion & Home Furnishing Trends

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Romeo Family

Calabasas Goes Country

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed By Marvin Steindler

The Romeo family brings to Calabasas country-style

living and a commitment to the environment. Academy of Country Music CEO Bob Romeo, wife Amy and their eight-year old daughter, Riviera, share a love of the outdoors and for their close-knit Calabasas community. The family’s home abuts 80,000 acres of open space, just minutes from Malibu beaches, mountains, L.A.’s recreational and cultural attractions, and Encino-based ACM. The Romeo family loves the camaraderie of their Mont Calabasas neighborhood.

Amy says, “People in Calabasas are so welcoming and warm -- more so than we ever experienced living in any other place, including the Midwest.

Amy and Bob moved from Omaha, Neb., when Bob was offered a position at the Academy of Country Music. The ACM is a nonprofit organization that produces the annual Academy of Country Music Awards® show that airs on CBS as well as an annual music-themed TV special that supports the ACM’s Lifting Lives charity. Bob also serves as Chairman of the Board of Romeo Entertainment Group, a family-owned concert promotion business that produces more than 900 country and classic rock concerts each year.

Amy lends her film and promotion background, and her more recent foray into music publishing, to conducting backstage talent interviews at the ACM Awards. The longtime freelance writer co-wrote a song for “George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert.”

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A longtime equestrian, Amy bred, trained and sold world-champion performance American Paint Horses through her Wet Paint Farms. American Paint Horses are a breed known for its unique spotted coloration. Amy also created videos and websites to promote the horses for sale throughout the world, and she has developed a hands-on early horse training method she is detailing in a book and video project. Amy currently boards three American Paint Horses, which she and Riviera enjoy riding.

Bob and Amy share a passion for protecting the environment. Amy volunteers as the “Green” Committee Chairperson for Riviera’s school and created an environmental committee in Mont Calabasas. Bob enjoys tinkering in the family’s organic garden, a passion he acquired during years of farming in Iowa, where he has provided a nearly 1,000 acre easement.

Bob’s also a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

The couple has been active in local philanthropies and events, including the Autry Museum, Heal the Bay’s Annual “Bring Back the Beach” Gala, the Open Door Mission, and T.H.E. Event for the Las Virgenes school district. Bob was on the Mont Calabasas HOA board of directors and worked closely on the community’s annexation by the city of Calabasas. Amy is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), American Paint Horse Association and Heal the Bay.

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The couple’s daughter, Riviera, shares her parents’ love of outdoor recreation and music. The young equestrian will be starting third grade at Mariposa School of Global Education in Agoura Hills, a public alternative school with a focus on outdoor and environmental education. In addition to performing at the school’s annual Shining Lights Student Talent Show, Riviera loves to bodyboard, swim, bike, hike, ski, play guitar and write songs.

Bob also has four grown children who live in Omaha and Nashville.

The busy Romeo family takes advantage of Southern California’s many recreational opportunities, escaping the blistering summer days for their Seabridge at Mandalay vacation home in Oxnard where they boat to the Channel Islands, Ventura or Santa Barbara. continued on page 8 ...

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loser to home, the Romeos enjoy beach walks in Paradise Cove and Point Dume or hikes in local parks, especially with their two-year old Australian shepherd, Bentley. The family’s rescue cat, Navar, has been with the family for 16 years.

The Romeos also relish getaways to their ranch in Montrose, Colo. This summer, the family headed to London and are planning a Costa Rica trip this fall.

The Romeo family enjoys dining at local restaurants that serve sustainable, organic food. Favorite dining spots include Nobu, Hugo’s, Old Place, Inn of the Seventh Ray, and Tifa Chocolate.

Amy shares, “People tend to think we moved to this big city; but the reality is, Calabasas is more down to earth than they might think, with so much open space and park space.” n If you know a great family or individual to profile, please contact us at: stylepublishing@gmail.com.

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Fall Trends

Style Trends FREE PEOPLE

By Fred Levine of M. Fredric The most fashionable season is upon us! A season of duality, fall 2013 plays heavily on LA’s multifaceted lifestyle. From military chic to old Hollywood glamour, super-short shorts to oversized coats, head-to-toe tonal ensembles to color blocking, and 90s grunge to American Pastoral. What it honestly comes down to is what you decide to include in your wardrobe.

The wool fabric made famous by Sherlock Holmes and Coco Chanel reinvents itself this season while paying homage to the glamour and mystery of the 40s and 50s. Tweed, herringbone and houndstooth will be paired with sophisticated knits, fur trimmings and silk to offer you myriad ways to “fem up” the typically androgynous fabric.

Plaids and checkers are also strong this season, giving reverence to the Scottish tartan. Designers are taking their own approach to using the clan fabric from grunge to a modern day masculine suit.

Inspired by the army’s rigor, expect to see strict designs infused with playful color palettes. Utilitarian separates, camouflage prints, epaulets, cargo pockets and hardware-laden footwear these military inspired looks will have you marching in style.

While shades of green are the standout colors this fall, color blocking and mixed colored separates will take you far into the season. Off colored hues stack up just as strongly as black, white, navy and camel. n Over the years, Fred Levine has been one of the ‘go-to’ people for fashion reporters looking for the fashion direction as it emerges from the streets of L.A.

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Health Update

Complete Care for Women at

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center More than 50 years ago, the West San Fernando Valley

transformed from ranches, orange groves and agriculture to housing developments, schools and markets. During this time, a group of talented doctors had a vision to build a hospital that would serve this new urbanized community.

That hospital would become West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, opening its doors in November 1962.

June and Norman Schwartz decided to trust this new hospital with one of the most important moments of their lives — the delivery of their first daughter. And so Nov. 7, 1962, became a night of firsts—not only the first daughter for the Schwartz family, but also West Hills Hospital & Medical Center’s first maternity patient and first-born baby girl.

“Upon arriving to the hospital, the receptionist informed us that June would be the first maternity patient admitted.,” Norman says. “ I knew she was in excellent hands.”

Throughout the past 50 years, June has continued to visit West Hills Hospital for a variety of medical needs. West Hills Hospital has remained the Schwartz family’s hospital, and June is a testament to the fabulous care provided for women and their families.

“The hospital’s family has become an extension of our family,” June says, “and who better to trust with your care than a family member?”

Choosing to become a mother is an important and lifechanging decision. At West Hills Hospital, we provide specialized care to help pregnant women as well as their babies and families. We offer a Level II NICU and provide a higher level of care for high-risk pregnancies with neonatologists and perinatologists available when needed. From assistance with the birthing process to taking the baby home, we help prepare parents for the new adventures that come as a result of this exciting time.

Through all stages of life, women face a variety of healthcare needs. At West Hills Hospital, we make it a priority to provide quality care for each and every one of those needs. With the most advanced diagnostic technology and support programs, board-certified radiologists and trained technologists, the Women’s Diagnostic Center

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offers the services women need to keep their bones and breasts healthy, including: • Screening and diagnostic mammograms • Breast ultrasound (and other related ultrasound procedures such as abdomen, pelvic, transvaginal, thyroid and kidneys) • Stereotactic core breast biopsies • Ultrasound-guided breast biopsies • MRI-guided breast biopsies • Bone-density exams (i.e., DEXA scans) The mammogram and ultrasound modalities at the Women’s Diagnostic Center are accredited by the American College of Radiology. It is recommended that women begin getting mammograms in their 40s.

Women’s services at West Hills Hospital extend beyond maternity and GYN. We’re the first accredited Chest Pain Center in L.A. County and recently received a Certificate of Distinction as a Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission. West Hills also ranks among the top 100 hospitals nationwide for gastrointestinal and general surgery, and was awarded for clinical excellence for three consecutive years.

As June Schwartz and her family discovered, West Hills Hospital has stayed true to our commitment of providing world-class medical care with our full measure of advanced technology, unparalleled clinical expertise, outstanding service and compassionate, needs-responsive patient care for the past 50 years. Rest assured that when you need care, you won’t have to go very far to find the highest quality. n West Hills Hospital – Quality Care, Close to Home.

For more information: www.westhillshospital.com.

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Fashion Scene

Styles We Love This Fall: 1. Tempt

For all the things you can’t resist. Discover this year’s hottest look that all women want to capture! Diamond leaf bangle made of sterling silver and indian diamonds and wrap to fit palm bracelets that wrap around the palm of your hand. You’ll also find a timeless collection of ornate sapphire and amethyst rings crusted in pave diamonds.

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2. Blush

Blush Boutique specializes in contemporary fashions from the hottest designers - all at affordable prices with 30-40 new styles weekly. These Veronica M pants are comfy & stylish, available in many different prints that flatters all body types. Pair with this fall’s must have sweater and great accessories and you’re set for the season!

Blush Calabasas The Courtyard at the Commons 23671 Calabasas Road Calabasas 818.222.5874 Blush Encino 16101 Ventura Blvd.

Encino 818.788.3893 shopmyblush.com

3. Dungarees

Dungarees, Los Angeles’s original denim boutique, features active wear for both men and women with today’s fashion forward brands! Check out the fall’s hottest look! This Boyfriend Jacket for women looks amazing with straight leg jeans and guys will appreciate these stylish men’s jackets for a pulled together, “office casual” look.

Dungarees Calabasas The Courtyard at the Commons 23655 Calabasas Road Calabasas 818.222.5326 Dungarees Studio City 12230 Ventura Blvd.

Studio City 818.508.5326 dungareesstore.com

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4. California Cozy

Award-winning products for babies, children and adults. They specialize in blankets, clothing, furniture, strollers, robes & throws. Top Brands include Aden + Anais, Barefoot Dreams, Little Giraffe, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Orbit Baby, Stokke and more! Find gifts from $12 and up.

Visit this new store location or shop online for free shipping over $50.

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California Cozy 22743 Ventura Blvd. (near Fallbrook) Woodland Hills, CA 91364 818.222.GIFT www.CaliforniaCozy.com

5. Jackeez & Nicolz

This outfit is a curtain-opener to the wide variety of women’s fashions at this upscale full-service boutique. Adorable gray and black animal print skinny jeans are just one of the many great fitting denim lines they carry. Pair with a stylish lace blouse, and one of their adjustable and comfy fall boots in black or brown, to complete this fashion forward look.

Jackeez & Nicolz 20000 Ventura Blvd.

Woodland Hills, CA 91364 818.999.0991 Phone 818.999.0132 Fax jandnicolz@gmail.com www.jackeezandnicolz.com

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Find everything you need this fall for your body, face and well-being... From esthetic skin care...to luxurious bath and body products...to exclusive hair care and cosmetics...to one of a kind jewelry, scarves, hats, frames and unique gifts that you won’t find elsewhere! Escentials also hosts a scent bar with an assortment of 60 perfume oils!

Escentials 26527 Agoura Road Suite 106 (Next to Albertsons) Calabasas, CA 91302 818.880.5411 www.escentialsLA.com For inquires about “Styles We Love:” Contact us at 310.494.6250 stylepublishing@gmail.com www.calabasasstyle.com Shop Local for the Season’s Best Styles!

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Health & Beauty

Celebrity Injectables:

3D Filling

By Anna D Guanche, MD

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celebrities use injectables? Of course! Most injectable treatments, when done properly, look natural and beautiful. It is when something goes wrong or is overdone that the world notices. For those in the public eye, the pressure to look great has increased exponentially. Celebrity injectable treatments embody the perfect intersection of science and art.

In the ‘old days,’ celebrities were photographed mainly at red carpet events. Now, the paparazzi have declared open season, photographing and documenting these

down time. This person must be detail-oriented and experienced with the different texture and qualities of the various types of fillers and the skin types/anatomy of the persons they treat.

The key to rejuvenating the face is not to focus only on lines. The face must be evaluated in three dimensions, while moving and at rest. Flattened cheeks, recessed jawline, hollow tear troughs, nasolabial lines, marionette lines and hollow temples are some of the changes that betray aging. Therefore, filling only around the mouth is not sufficient to restore the face to cameraready. Actors, hosts and TV personalities need to look good not only at rest but also when they are talking or emoting. Generally, more treatments can be done during red carpet season and less during actual filming.

What areas of the face can be re-contoured with 3-D filling?

Cheek Restoration: The cheeks lose volume and flatten over time. Filling the cheeks is a subtle but powerful rejuvenating technique. It provides the equivalent of a mid-face lift.

individuals’ every move (one was photographed on the way into my office the other day). It is not enough to look great with glamorous hair and full makeup anymore. Celebrities are being snapped more on their leisure days than on the red carpet! Besides paparazzi, technological advancements have put the stress on those who are on film. “This HD TV is killing me,” says my patient, an actress, as she eyes the handheld mirror. “I can’t believe the detail. Every single pore and wrinkle shows up!” High Definition TV and widescreen have significantly raised the bar for celebrity skin by showing so clearly every line and contour. There are movie editors who specialize in editing out blemishes and imperfections frame by frame!

Smooth, youthful contours of the face, when filmed or photographed at all angles, is more desirable than ever. Subtle three-dimensional (3-D) filling is the key to a natural-looking youthful appearance. Judicious use of injectables is important. When done right, wrinkles and imperfections can be reduced while preserving a natural appearance. Our needs are the same as the needs of someone in the public eye: a talented injector who is discreet, trustworthy and available, and will take measures to minimize bruising and, thus, 16

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Jawline Restoration: Besides losing the plumpness of both the fat and the collagen in the face, the facial bones recede. The jawline can be augmented in a subtle way to provide a more defined appearance, particularly in profile.

Filling the cheeks and jawline re-drapes the facial skin and minimizes the appearance of jowls.

Dark Circles (Tear Troughs): The “bags” under the eyes are often what people complain about, however it is the scalloping, or tethered skin under the bulge, that highlights the “circles” under the eyes. Since the facial anatomy is all about balance and topography, when the semicircular troughs (tear troughs) under the eyes are filled, the shadows are dramatically improved.

Hollow Temples: Imagine the temples of beautiful Cinderella. Now imagine the temples of Cruella de Vil. What is the difference? Cruella (as portrayed by Glenn

Health & Beauty Close) has deeply indented temples, which is a tip-off to aging. Filling these areas is simple and makes a big improvement in the face’s 3-D appearance. Many times, people just barely miss the mark by filling their cheeks and leaving the temples, resulting in a distinct Cruella-ish look.

Lip Restoration: The lips can be augmented in such a subtle way that we call it a restoration rather than an augmentation. Lip injections are truly an art, and when done correctly can give a soft, beautiful improvement that is so natural-looking that no one would know they were touched.

Smile Lines (Nasolabial Folds): These are the “parentheses” or deepening nasolabial folds. They should be filled in such a way that they are still there, only softer and less angular looking. Hard, straight lines and angles on the face are unwelcome.

We can banish them without making the face look overfilled.

Downturned Corners of the Mouth (Marionette Lines): These lines start from the corners of the mouth and head south toward the jawline, giving a sad-face effect.

These can be filled very simply to provide dramatic improvement in appearance.

Sagging Earlobes: The earlobes can be filled! This gives a beautiful, natural-looking restoration of the lobes, which over time can lose tone, sag and wrinkle. This is especially noticeable after a facelift, where the new taught skin is in contrast to the earlobe, and it becomes a giveaway.

Smoker’s lip: These are also known as pursing lines, and can be caused by habits of facial expression or from smoking. They appear on the upper lip and cause lipstick bleeding, etc. These can be filled individually without changing the lip size at all. It works even better with a tiny bit of Botox.

Chin contouring: The crease between the lip and chin can deepen over time and betray aging. Also, the chin itself can be filled to improve projection, thus resulting in a “stronger” chin.

Cellulite dimples: The indented contours of cellulite, whether natural or as a result of liposuction, can be corrected. Even the most perfect legs (or arms) can have a pesky dimple or two.

Acne Scars/Surgical Scars: Fillers can be used to correct acne scars or surgical scars on the face. Over time, as the number of treatments accumulates, the scars need less and less filling.

Breast restoration: Not approved in the U.S. yet, there are fillers being used in Europe for the inner upper quadrant of the breasts to restore volume without implants or surgical lifts.

The fillers I use for 3-D volumization include Juvederm, Sculptra, Radiesse and Belotero. Of these, my goto filler is Juvederm.

It is versatile and safe, since we have an enzyme that can reverse it overnight.

With proper preparation and avoidance of certain supplements and bloodthinning medicines, down time is minimized.

Another useful tool is the post-treatment cytoactive gel that we apply to help reduce bruising. If a dark bruise occurs, we offer VBeam treatments at low setting to break it up and allow it to dissipate sooner than usual.

Right now, we are pushing the envelope by experimenting with topical pre-treatments that may dramatically reduce the likelihood of bruising.

Frown Lines (Glabella): Lines between the brows, known also as the “11s” can be filled. This works best in conjunction with Botox.

“I love my face!” says the actress during her two-week follow-up. “You know,” she says conspiratorially, “I did my new head shots the day after I saw you?” As this is not recommended, I held my breath, waiting for her to tell me she had bruising. “The make-up artist couldn’t believe how good I looked, and the team said I looked amazing on camera last week! Now I can watch myself without cringing!”

Nasal contouring: The bridge and tip of the nose can be reshaped and balanced with fillers. This restores symmetry in the nasal tip or camouflaging a bridge bump.

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Genarro Moten, Chad Hawkins, Julie Richman, Steve McKenzie, Mayor Fred Gaines, Murray McQueen, David Shapiro, Mitch Richmond, Shelley Baltimore.

The Anza Hotel

Grand Opening

John Murphy, Matt Raine, Alyson McKenzie

City officials, local celebrities, chamber of commerce members

City of Calabasas Councilman David Shapiro, Mitch Richmond, Chad Hawkins

and community guests celebrated the grand opening of the new Anza Hotel in the historic section of Old Town Calabasas on June 13th. Guests enjoyed VIP tours of the completely renovated hotel, which now boasts 122 guest rooms and suites, a bright and contemporary lobby, a renovated pool and cabana area, and the sophisticated yet casual Graze Bistro & Bar. The official ribboncutting ceremony was followed by a gracious reception that showcased the warm hospitality of the city’s new boutique hotel that is sure to please visitors and tourist for years to come! n

Andrew Gerred, Evelina Christopherson, Audley Harrison, Raychel Harrison

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Tony Coroalles, City of Calabasas City Manager & Bridget Karl President/CEO Calabasas Chamber of Commerce

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l Tattoo a v o m Re Medical News

By Dr. Michael Sarti, MD

They were once a permanent statement of rebellion, but to-

day, tattoos – or body art, as they are known – are common.

Forty-five million Americans have at least one tattoo. Your doctor, lawyer and dentist probably has one, since 40 percent of that 45 million is between the ages of 26 and 40.

They are also not quite so indelible – welcomed news for the 23 percent of those who say they now regret their ink.

Tattoo removal used to involve painful dermabrasion, acidic skin peels or literally cutting the image out and then patching the area with skin grafts. All these methods could leave horrendous scars. But such drastic action is no longer necessary thanks to lasers.

Laser technology was first used for tattoo removal 20 years ago and has come a long way since then.

“In many cases, we are able to completely erase the tattoo,” says Michael Sarti, M.D., owner of Vitality Institute of Agoura.

Tattoos are created by injecting ink about a millimeter into the dermis, the middle layer of your skin. It doesn’t shed like the skin’s surface layers, so the ink won’t wear away.

The ink particles also are too big to be broken down by the immune system, so they remain there.

The lasers work by splitting the ink into smaller fragments, allowing them to be broken down by the body and naturally excreted. Essentially, the body is tricked into fading the tattoo.

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Several colors of laser light are used to target different pigments. Red light works best on blue, black and red inks; green light targets red and orange; near-infrared works on dark pigments, while another wavelength of infrared is absorbed by green and dark pigments.

Green remains the most difficult pigment to erase, and some colors are still virtually impossible to eradicate.

The laser handpiece is held like a pen, so removal can be precise – even making “editing” possible. “We are sometimes asked to alter a name within an existing tattoo without touching the surrounding artwork,” Sarti explained.

Treatment time normally lasts months, with each treatment being spaced two months apart. The cost and time of removals depend on the tattoo’s size.

“It can be very expensive, but we try to manage the cost by allowing monthly payments. It will undoubtedly set you back more than the original tattoo,” says Sarti, who has had some patients beg him to remove their body art on the way back from the tattoo studio. n

For more information contact Vitality Institute 818.735.0904 5015 Cornell Road Agoura Hills, CA www.vitalityinstituteofagoura.com

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Community News

CALABASAS Last of the Old West

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed by Marvin Steindler

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographs Provided by The Calabasas Historical Society

Old Town Calabasas is best known for the Saturday Farmers Market, margaritas and live bands at the Sagebrush Cantina, Pedalers Fork and Banzai -- pretty family-friendly except for the margaritas.

But our city’s illustrious past includes bloody squatter wars, a ruthless Basque smuggler who escaped to the San Fernando Valley to evade French and Spanish authorities, and a ghost.

The story begins at the border of two friendly Indian tribes, the Chumash and the Tongva. You’ll likely recall some of the players from your fourth-grade California history assignments. Father Junipero Serra founded nine of the 21 missions between San Diego and San Francisco, primarily to convert the Chumash and Tongva. The trails between the churches became known as El Camino Real.

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Land Commission to Californios and Natives. One of these, Rancho El Escorpion, was given to three members of the Chumash tribe.

Miguel Leonis, a smuggler from the Basque region of the French Pyrenees, had moved to the U.S. to evade French and Spanish customs officials. Leonis took a job as a sheepherder on Rancho El Escorpion, a move that would change his life for the better. Leonis met Maria del Espíritu Santo Chijulla, daughter of Chumash chief Odon who had left his daughter his share of the Rancho and 1,100 acres, which he eventually received as her husband. It was on those acres that he acquired the property that became Leonis Adobe.

Leonis, also known as the King of Calabasas, was often running ahead of the law, hiring gunmen to expand his lands, threatening squatters, and bribing witnesses. Leonis and Espiritu moved to the Leonis Adobe in 1881, renovating and remodeling the property that eventually became a popular stagecoach stop. Following Miguel’s untimely death in a

Community News wagon accident, Espiritu fought a 15-year legal battle to get the property restored to her name. In Leonis’ will, he referred to his common-law wife as his housekeeper.

The Monte Nido area formerly known as Craters Camp was home to Fox Ranch, which provided a popular film location for movies, most famously “M*A*S*H.”

By the mid-1880s, Calabasas was developing quite a reputation, and not the kind it has today! Lawlessness and bloody squatters’ wars gave stagecoach drivers pause to avoid the area, and women were not permitted to travel through the area unescorted.

Modern day Calabasas came to be after the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District brought in a water supply to the arid area in 1958. Edison purchased the Warner Bros. Ranch, building the city’s first all electric home gated community in the early 1960s. By the late 1960s, lakeside Calabasas Park added to the residential areas.

In 1912, Lester Agoure built several artisan shops adjacent to the Adobe.

The Sagebrush Cantina opened in 1975. The land housed many different businesses over the years. Across Calabasas Road, Calabasas’s first high school was built in 1880.

During the 1920s, Park Moderne, the city’s first subdivision, was built by a community of artists, architects, writers and painters in the area behind Calabasas High School known as the Bird Streets. The area included vineyards, fountains, totem poles and footpaths.

Calabasas became an incorporated city in 1991, known as much as a home to a who’s who of celebrities as for The Commons, the Las Virgenes Unified School District and the Second Hand Smoke Ordinance.

But, the city’s illustrious past may not be gone. Some say if you look closely, you can hear or see the ghost of Miguel Leonis stomping around the Leonis Adobe.

In fact, the Adobe is considered one the most haunted spots in Los Angeles County and has been profiled on British paranormal series Most Haunted. n

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Business Highlight

So You Think You Can Dance...or not

Arthur Murray

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed by Marvin Steindler

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he popularity of shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” has inspired many Calabasas residents to learn the tango or take to the floor with ballroom dancing. Brides and grooms have been learning how to waltz for their first dance at Arthur Murray for more than a century.

Today’s dance students are likely to span many age ranges, from twentysomethings to their grandparents. The Woodland Hills and Thousand Oaks locations of Arthur Murray International

to dance, but it is something they can utilize and enjoy the rest of their lives.”

She adds, “Ballroom dancing is in our blood.” Christy’s parents owned Arthur Murray franchises in Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands, Temecula, Upland and Pasadena. Her mother recently retired after 41 years as a franchisee.

Robert began teaching 14 years ago, following in the footsteps of his sister, Cari Jo, who now owns Arthur Murray centers in the San Jose area. Christy and Robert started as dance competitors and instructors. Following the Arthur Murray executive training program, the couple sold their home to buy the Woodland Hills location, setting roots in the valley to raise their family.

“All of our instructors are certified and dance as a career. We are not only trained to be great dancers but most importantly to be great instructors,” adds Robert.

The mission statement states, “The very highest possible standard of dance instruction will be maintained. Facilities will be well-equipped and attractively maintained. Faculty and Staff will at all times conduct themselves in a professional manner. Only highly qualified instructors will be permitted to teach the students assigned to them. Only ethically proper business practices will be employed in enrollment of students.

Students will receive full periods of instruction, and are entitled to well-planned interesting lessons, courtesy, consideration, and accomplishment.”

Whether you are first on the dance floor at parties and clubs or think you have two left feet, Robert shares, “We can teach anyone to learn to dance, regardless of their ability, experience or musical inclination.” n

Dance Centers offer private dance instruction, group classes, dance parties and competitions. Owners Robert and Christy Melgoza, who have owned the Woodland Hills franchise since 2004, purchased the Thousand Oaks franchise in May. Christy Melgoza, who has been teaching dance for 22 years, shares, “We get to improve people’s lives through dancing.

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Library Anniversary

City of Calabasas Library Celebrates it’s 5th Anniversary with Barbara Lawrence Lockwood, City Librarian, Mayor Fred Gaines and the adult and teen library volunteers.

Gallery 319 and Guitars

Gallery 319 in Woodland Hills hosted an evening of Peace, Love and Music showcasing Ringo Starr’s artwork and a line of John Lennon Artist Series guitar amplifiers. More than 100 guests and musicians enjoyed the night!

MUSE

Photgraphed by: Brandon Hickman

MUSE CA and Next Element hosted attendees from 12 countries at the International PCM® Education Summit in Calabasas.

Pictured are Suzy Amis Cameron (Founder MUSE School), Dr. Terrence McGuire (Former Psychiatric Consultant at NASA), Rebecca Amis (Founder MUSE School) and Jeff King (Head of MUSE School). The Process Communication Model (PCM®)is an acclaimed method of understanding personality structures and communication dynamics as a motivating learning environment for students.

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Health & Beauty

Plastic Surgery

The Changing Face of

By Elena Richards Photographed by Marvin Steindler

Dr. Edward O. Terino is a world-renowned plastic surgeon that

The skin on the neck and the overall face area can be lifted and

has served the reconstructive and aesthetic needs of his South-

tightened to bring an older-looking face back to where it was

ern California patients. Dr. Terino is not only known for his plastic-surgery accomplishments but also as an innovator in the specialized new techniques of three-dimen-

Q. We’ve all heard about these “mini facelifts.” What are they and are they effective?

sional facial contouring. In an interview,

A. A “mini-lift” is a term used for a minor

Dr. Terino addressed some of the changes

tightening procedure, which only lasts for a

and misconceptions about cosmetic pro-

short time. It is usually for patients who want

cedures.

a minimal procedure with a more economi-

Q. Why are so many men and women now considering having cosmetic surgery, specifically face-lifts?

cal cost and less risk. Unfortunately, most patients are unaware that they are not always dealing with qualified surgeons. Today’s facial-lifting procedures require significant

A. It’s different for each individual and it’s a

technical skills and artistic judgment, which

personal choice, but it really comes down

takes a significant amount of time to ex-

to this: Improved self-image through ap-

ecute properly.

pearance has been proven to create a better realization in ourselves as human beings.

Cosmetic and plastic surgery can enhance

Q. What is it that you are doing that is different and unique?

one’s confidence and self-esteem as well as

A. Rather than lifting and just trimming excess

creating a more energized outlook on life.

skin, I have pioneered a procedure using

Feeling good about ourselves allows for the

several innovative facial implants in which

most optimum well being!

I designed. They actually restructure the

Q. Why are your patients considering cosmetic surgery?

face to help a person age more gracefully.

I replace lost soft tissue with cheek implants that extend from the top of the cheekbone

A. I would break that down into three cat-

to the bottom of the hollow to create higher

egories, the first being “Aesthetics.” This

and fuller cheeks. I also strengthen chins

pertains to those who want or need to en-

with implants, and use other different shapes

hance their inherited appearance. This can

to contour jawlines. I believe it is important

be at any age, from teenagers and adults

to look at all of the architectural elements of

who want to improve their looks. Whether

each individual patient’s face.

it’s a bump in their nose or a breast augmentation, it’s an insecurity they want to address. The second category would be

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30-40 years prior.

Q. What’s the best advice you can give for people considering having a facelift?

considered “Maintenance.” These are the

A. There are as many different ways of per-

30- to 40-year-olds who want to restore a

forming facial-lifting procedures as there are

more youthful appearance due to a loss of

plastic surgeons, so ask a lot of questions, es-

tissue strength, elasticity and/or sun exposure. Sagging skin on

pecially about their techniques for aesthetic detail. Be suspicious

a forehead and droopy eyelids can be corrected by lifts and

of “short operations” and lesser fees. Quality facial cosmetic sur-

occasionally fat bag removal. The third category is what I call

gery requires four to five hours. It is not inexpensive, but it is your

“Rejuvenation.” This is when aging becomes more advanced.

face -- and we all live in front of mirrors. n

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Local Tours

Pepperdine University Heroes Garden:

Tribute to 9/11

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed by Tommy Kemp

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et atop one of the highest bluffs on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, Pepperdine University Heroes Garden is a 14,880-square-foot outdoor sanctuary with sweeping views of the ocean and lower campus. A fountain spills into a trough that leads to an infinity pool facing the Pacific. Boulders inscribed with poignant quotes and a sycamore grove complement the natural environment.

Dedicated to freedom’s heroes of September 11, 2001, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93, among them Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., who sacrificed their lives to overcome terrorists intent on destroying American lives and landmarks in our nation’s capital. We shall never forget.

Open during daylight hours, the garden is a spot for reflection and remembrance. Former Pepperdine communications director Jerry Derloshon says, “The Heroes Garden is a revered space. We believe that the events of 9/11 impacted and changed the world, and having a space on campus that forever recalls those who died is necessary to ensure that future generations never forget.” It is primarily intended to be a place of private reflection, but the University is open to the idea of small gatherings, and possibly larger groups on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and 9-11. n Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, California: United States 30

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Design & Style

Fashion Forward

By Wayne Duling

Traditional

The way we live defines design. After periods of eco-

nomic extremes, what follows in furniture fashion tends to reflect the general mood of the emerging new economic period. The Great Recession, which followed the economic expansion of the new millennium, is now represented by a cleaner design ethos. “Back to the Basics” is the new mantra, which embodies current furniture and interior design.

The design opulence of the early 2000s has evolved into a design statement that mirrors the need for more economic conservatism. What does this mean in terms of furniture and interior design? Less decoration in furniture and interiors along with lighter and more earthy fabric and finish hues. The same basic style categories - Traditional, Period, Casual and Contemporary - still exist; it’s just that they’ve become more austere in approach.

A broad-based evolution that has followed from this simplification process is the acceptance and application

Casual

Period of more eclecticism in interior design. At the middle and higher price points, gone are the sets of furniture for each room of the home. Character pieces, combined with the essential elements of a room (e.g., bed, sofa, entertainment center, dining table etc.) are being introduced not solely for function but as design art. It’s not that all interior design rules have been chucked out the window, but it’s now more normal to incorporate pieces that reflect the predominant style of the setting but are not from the same brand collection. As we say in interior design, “It’s in the mix, not the match.” n

For more information contact Wayne Duling of MODEL INTERIORS 805.499.0678 1171 Tourmaline Drive Newbury Park, CA

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Luxury Living

Luxury Living:

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ountain View Estates Old World Charm in Calabasas

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rom the moment you enter this immaculate Mountain View Estates home, you are greeted with an impressive European charm. The owners fell in love with this house because it reminded them of a 1927 Tudor they owned in New York. The family enjoys the expansive design that allows each room to express its own statement and the “al fresco” outdoor living space. Since this family frequently entertains, the large dining room and outdoor patio area are ideally situated for accommodating a large number of guests. The owner declares, “Our home is the happiest when it is filled with friends, neighbors and relatives! It also helps to have a big kitchen! No matter where you try to entertain, people always seem to hover around the kitchen!” n Luxury Homes is sponsored by Robin Lucas of Rodeo Realty. If you know of a Luxury Home to feature, please contact Robin at 818.339.2022 or robinlucas@rodeore.com.

(Disclaimer: The homes and land featured in Luxury Homes are not for sale and not being represented by the sponsor of the page.)

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Community News

6th Annual Nataline Sarkisyan Fashion Legacy at

Mercedes Benz of Calabasas

A Good Night’s Sleep

The Fashion Legacy Founda-

tion was created to honor Nataline Sarkisyan, a high school student with dreams of becoming a fashion designer.

Nataline died of leukemia in 2007, after insurance delays and denials for a lifesaving liver transplant. After her death, 22 sketches of Nataline’s fashion designs were found.

Each July, the month of her birth, Mercedes Benz of Calabasas hosts a Fashion Show & Fundraiser to bring Nataline’s designs to life with proceeds providing educational grants to local students hoping to fulfill their fashion dreams. In addition to the proceeds from ticket sales and sponsor contributions, Mercedes Benz of Calabasas General Manager Sean Fortier presented the Foundation with a $7,000 donation for this year’s event. The Foundation also supports efforts to change the health care system and insurance reform.

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School News

Montessori of Malibu Canyon

Preschool and kindergarten children enjoyed the opportunity to discover their physical, intellectual and social learning skills during an open house celebration marking Montessori of Malibu Canyon’s fourth anniversary. Known for its rich and nurturing educational environment, the school has become a premier destination early childhood education center for children ages 2-6. Preschool and kindergarten graduates also received their first diplomas on June 26th, marking in their young lives proof that they are becoming Independent and lifelong learners! n Montessori of Malibu Canyon 818.880.0555 www.CalabasasPreschool.com

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Club Life at Calabasas GOLFERS

Patrick Nielson, Men’s Club Champion

Women’s B-Team

Sheri Coleman Women’s Club Champion with Head Pro Ken Simnonds

The RTJ Cup The Pro-Am

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Country Club THE CLUB

Summer Events to enjoy the Scenic Views

GLOW BALL Golfers enjoyed the Glow Ball Tourna-

ment, which got even more exciting when good intentioned neighbors called the police to report that kids were shooting off fireworks! When six officers arrived to investigate – they were all invited to play in the next Glow Ball Tournament!

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Community News

July 4th Lakeside Fun Run Sponsored in part by the Calabasas Park HOA

Concerts in the Park at Calabasas Lake & Chumash Park, Agoura Hills

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On the Town

Seussical Written by Irene Marshall Photographed by Patrick Garrett

Recently, Calabasas High School’s Summer

Theater Program put on a production of “Seussical” in the new Performing Arts Center.

The show was a big success and allowed students in the community-at-large to participate in the thriving arts program. Although Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, died more than 20 years ago, his books continue to capture the imagination of children and adults around the world. “Seussical” incorporates elements from at least 15 of his books, as well as many of his best-loved and most familiar characters. The student actors, musicians and crew brought the Seuss world to life. To find out more about the program and future productions, visit www.

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For the Kids

Brace Yourself: DR. STUART HOFFMAN JOINS THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS IN RECOMMENDING ORTHODONTIC CHECKUPS FOR CHILDREN NO LATER THAN AGE 7 Although many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence, Calabasas orthodontist Dr. Stuart Hoffman says that orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth or with the teeth much earlier, while the primary or “baby” teeth are present.

Parents may incorrectly assume they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth. However, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that every child get a check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7.

“I can’t overemphasize how important it is that parents understand the value of an orthodontic check- up,” Hoffman says. “By age 7, enough permanent teeth have arrived for an orthodontist to evaluate relationships developing between teeth, jaw and bite. Orthodontists can determine what, if anything, is awry.

“An early visit to the orthodontist can ease a parent’s mind, too,” notes Hoffman. “My recommendation may simply be let’s wait and see while the face and jaws continue to grow.

I will continue to monitor children every six months to note changes until the patient is ready for braces.”

Some of the more readily apparent conditions that indicate the need for an examination include: • early or late loss of baby teeth • difficulty in chewing or biting • mouth breathing • thumb sucking • crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth • jaws that shift or make sounds • speech difficulties • biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth • teeth that meet abnormally or don’t meet at all • facial imbalance • jaws that are too far forward or back • grinding or clenching the teeth

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For Straight Teeth

There are other advantages to straight teeth besides the obvious cosmetic and esthetic reasons. Orthodontic treatment can improve dental function, making it easier to chew, improve speech, improve oral hygiene and reduce the likelihood of periodontal disease because it’s much easier to clean and floss with straight teeth.

Having a straight smile can increase self-confidence and boost a person’s self-esteem. For adults, a straighter smile has been associated with enhanced social success and may even help their careers by making interviews a more positive experience. Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression!

Dr. Hoffman graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed an additional two-year, advanced educational program at USC’s Ostrow School of Dentistry, where he currently is a part-time faculty member.

Dr. Hoffman is a member of the AAO, which has 16,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad. Orthodontists are uniquely qualified specialists who correct improperly aligned teeth and jaws (bad bites). They receive an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Only those with this formal education may call themselves “orthodontists,” and only orthodontists are eligible for membership in the AAO. Visit the AAO online at www.braces.org or www. mylifemysmile.org. n

Stuart J. Hoffman, D.M.D., M.S. Calabasas Orthodontics 4764 Park Granada, Suite 104 Calabasas, CA 91302 P: 818.222.0090 F: 818.222.5728 drhoffman@forbraces.com

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LAB Brewing Company

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eer. Food. Music. These are the three fundamental ingredients that went into designing The LAB Brewing Company in Agoura Hills. Each of these elements is taken seriously and is combined to create a dining haven for all who share their appreciation for drinking, eating and merriment.

Beer lovers can rejoice. With more than 30 handpicked microbrews on tap, The LAB Brewing Company has you covered. It’s their own house brews, handcrafted on site by The LAB’s own brew master that makes this authentic beer brewery and restaurant a great find.

The LAB’s award-winning brew master, Roger Bott, has been brewing beer for more than 20 years. Roger has earned the nickname “Dr. Hops” from the brewing community for his scientific background. Not only did Roger spend more than a decade working at biopharmaceutical company Amgen, but he also studied the fundamentals of brewing science, taking such courses as yeast fundamentals, grains, water chemistry, and cleaning and sanitization. The beer doctor then took his knowledge to Holland and Belgium, where he researched 52

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throughout Breda, Antwerp and Brugge before returning to California to open up his own gastropub. Today, Dr. Hops can be found in The LAB, brewing up his favored Belgian and west coast hoppy stylings.

Many of the house beers got their inspiration from recipes Bott has made over the years, including seasonal brews. Try the Schwarz Schaf German black lager and don’t be fooled by the color! This black beer is smooth and crisp with a nice roast and a full body but actually very clean and drinkable. Another favorite is the “Bad Influence IPA,” a bold 8% India Pale Ale with a strong hop flavor and aroma balanced with a clean, smooth finish. As the weather cools, The LAB rolls out heavier beers such as its Java Porter and Milk Stout. When it comes to customer favorites, popular house brews include the aptly named “Take Her Home Tripel.” Even though it is 11% alcohol, The LAB balances the alcohol punch by spicing the beer with coriander and orange peel. Another house favorite is “Honey I’m Home,” a light crisp dry blonde ale made with 20 pounds of local honey for a smooth and easy taste!

The LAB’s décor and ambience makes this eatery a great choice for lunch, dinner and happy hour! The brewing machinery greets you immediately when you walk into the

brewery. Brewing tanks loom behind a tall glass enclosure, which allows customers to watch the preparation, creation, and joy of brewing. Large stunning copper fermentation vessels align the restaurant and contribute to a unique dining experience. Chef Almoez “Moez” Megji continually refines the LAB’s menus by remaining true to his culinary roots. Hence, touches of East Africa, India, England, Canada and California – all places Moez has ties to – can be found sprinkled throughout his creative dishes.

If you are looking for an opportunity to really sample something different – the Bar Menu is a great place to start. Here, you’ll have the chance to experience an explosion of culinary treats that go way beyond typical “bar food” faire. Candied bacon, bratwurst and Andouille sausage, short ribs taquitos served with mole sauce, prosciutto wrapped spicy jalapeños stuffed with goat cheese and cranberries, and The LAB’s famous bone marrow small plates will really get you going! Of course, you can also enjoy a huge homemade Bavarian pretzel made with tripel beer and served with a whole grain mustard cheese sauce –the perfect accompaniment to those brewed ales!

Lunch and dinner favorites include BBQ duck quesadilla; white lasagna with fresh roasted chicken and blueberry compote, pan

roasted Atlantic salmon served with lemon burrre blanc over forbidden black rice, and The LAB’s sesame pepper-crusted ahi tuna with braised Napa cabbage. But if you just have a primal craving for a burger, you’re definitely in the right spot! The LAB’s award-winning burger is made of ground Wagyu Kobe and sirloin beef topped with caramelized onions, blue and gruyere cheese blend with bacon, arugula, garlic aioli served on a brea bakery brioche bun that simply is delicious!

The LAB Brewing Company is also a very merry place. It has added live original musical acts such as The Acoustic Saints, along with DJs on weekends. You can check out its website calendar or follow on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest entertainment!

Beer. Food. Music. It really creates the “trifecta of entertainment” that can be found daily at The LAB Brewing Company! You’ll be sure to enjoy their creations! n Cheers!

The LAB Brewing Co. is located at 30105 Agoura Road, just off the 101 Freeway at the Reyes Adobe Road exit. For more information, call 818.735.0091 or view the website at www.

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Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food

Festival

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housands from near and far enjoyed an evening of food, wine, beer and spirits in beautiful Calabasas on the rooftop at Mercedes-Benz! The evening was a huge success and sold out, so keep it on your radar for next year. The event honored Gloria Allred for a lifetime of contribution to Free Arts for Abused Children all the while helping to raise money for Free Arts. For more information on Free Arts for Abused Children visit: www.freearts.org n

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Business Spotlight

Executive ER

Bridging the Gap Between Urgent Care and the ER

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed By Marvin Steindler

Your son injures his leg skateboarding, or you slash

your finger slicing a tomato. You’re battling a nagging summer cold, or you need a tuberculosis test before volunteering in the classroom. You need more than an urgent care clinic, but you don’t have the time or patience for the hospital emergency room. You can now go to Executive ER. Executive ER, located in the Summit at Calabasas, is staffed with board-certified ER physicians who provide cost- and time-effective medical care for non-life-threatening needs. The walk-in facility is equipped with digital X-ray machines, a diagnostic lab, splinting and laceration rooms, IV capabilities and an on-site pharmacy to dispense medications prescribed by the center’s physicians. Open 12 hours a day, seven days a week, Executive ER accepts most PPO plans as well as patients without insurance (there’s a budget-friendly prompt payment plan available). The sleek modern design is spacious and welcoming, as if you were walking into an Apple store versus a doctor’s office or a medical clinic.

The medical staff at Executive ER offers no-appointment-necessary care for patients with any non-lifethreatening illness or injury. The facility also provides tetanus shots, flu shots, TB tests, X-rays, lab tests and routine physicals.

screenings to annual checkups. The center can do TB testing, electrocardiograms, drug testing, and can also treat workplace injuries.

If one of the center’s physicians prescribes a common medication, you can pick it up at the on-site pharmacy, which offers $20 prescriptions, cash or credit. The medical staff refers to the best local imaging centers for MRIs or CT scans, and offers referrals to primary care physicians and specialists.

Executive ER founder and CEO Cherlin Johnson, M.D., shares, “Without the demand of caring for the truly life-threatening emergencies that the hospitals should handle, we can focus on providing friendly, compassionate care and patient education, realigning the patient-doctor relationship to what it should be, which ultimately comes down to caring for you in a way that heals you as fast as possible.

“I feel unbelievably fortunate to have found a group of providers that are as passionate about quality healthcare as I am. And as more of the most talented health professionals hear about what we’re doing, they’re joining our team in revolutionizing the health care system.

Together we continue to grow Executive ER and make the world a little healthier. I hope our patients enjoy their experience with us as much as we enjoy the opportunity to care for them!” n

Executive ER diagnoses and treats conditions, including asthma attacks, coughs, colds, flu, strep throat, pneumonia, sprains, strains, lacerations and broken bones. Bruises and scrapes can be treated at home, and heart attacks require an emergency room visit.

But for everything in between, Executive ER provides friendly, quality care with low wait times.

Executive ER The Summit at Calabasas 26777 Agoura Rd. Ste. 4 Calabasas, CA 91302

The Calabasas medical center also provides corporate care ranging from pre-employment and new-hire

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The Band

From TV Giving Back

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ocal resident Greg Grunberg and his celebrity buddies have used their passion for making music and jamming with friends to raise millions for their favorite charities.

Many Calabasas Style readers have seen the Grunberg and friends’ “Band From TV” (BandFromTV.org) perform at THE Event to raise funds for the Las Virgenes Unified School District. The Band from TV brought Calabasans to their feet, dancing to great rock n’ roll and even joining the band on stage.

The Band from TV’s lineup includes a powerhouse of well-known actors. Grunberg, on drums, is a TV veteran of “Alias,” “Felicity”

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and “Heroes.” James Denton, on guitar, top-lined “Desperate Housewives.” Bob Guiney, vocals, was a favorite on “The Bachelor” and has appeared on “Date My House” and “Today”. Jesse Spencer, on violin, is the star of “Chicago Fire,” while Adrian Pasdar starred on “Heroes” and appeared on “Desperate Housewives.” Scott Grimes (“ER,” “Band of Brothers” and “American Dad”) Eddie Matos (“General Hospital,” “All My Children” and “Cane”) and accomplished musicians Chris Kelley (music director), Barry Sarna (keyboards), Chris Mostert (saxophone), and child star turned bass player Brad Savage round out the band. James Denton’s wife, Erin, sings backup vocals. Hugh Laurie, Jorge Garcia, Wayne Brady, John Mayer, Anthony Ruivivar, Stephen Collins, Michael Chiklis, Charlie McDermott, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Teri Hatcher have made guest appearances from time to time with Band from TV. Grunberg decided to gather a celebrity band after an impromptu charity performance at The House of Blues generated interest.

His mission was to put together a band as a platform for his other passion -- raising money for charitable causes. Grunberg met Laurie during a guest stint on “House” and later met Denton and Guiney when they jammed together at a charity event. The four formed Band From TV and were soon joined by Pasdar, Grimes and Matos. Most of the money raised through the band’s seven or eight annual gigs and DVD sales is donated to the charities. Each of the band’s celebrities supports an individually chosen charity.

USG, Sears, Home Goods, Sanyo and other corporations have donated money to finance a rehearsal studio for the band.

Grunberg and friends have played on “The Tonight Show,” “American Idol,” Taste of Chicago, the Alamodome, casinos, corporate parties here and overseas, and on the field at Cubs and White Sox game. The band has two songs on the “House” soundtrack produced by David Foster as well as their own DVD/CD called “Hoggin’ All The Covers,” which can be purchased on Amazon or iTunes, with all proceeds going to charity.

Grunberg sees the band as a wonderful vehicle to raise money and awareness for his personal foundation TalkAboutIt.org which supports the Epilepsy Foundation. The Grunberg’s oldest son, Jake, has been living well with epilepsy since age 7. Greg adds, “Being a parent of a child with a serious illness, you have to learn how to balance your life. Time to be proactive with the illness but not to let it take over your family life and to share your time equally by planning a special night with each one

of your children to balance it out. It’s tough. My beautiful wife, Elizabeth, keeps it all together at home.”

Calabasas Style stopped by the band’s rehearsal one night in North Hollywood, when most of the band was practicing for the upcoming ALS benefit at The Canyon Club. Guiney shared how grateful he was to do something he loved with good friends, with the chance to give back. “The band has a great camaraderie, energy, and chemistry on stage, which spreads to the audience.”

Grimes added, “It’s funny when people tell us that they are surprised we are so good, since most of us are actors first. But what people don’t know is that all of the band members have been musicians for many years.”

The mission statement: “Band From TV consists of actors, musicians, and athletes who have come together for a common goal: to raise money through music to help those in need.

Finding a cure, helping children around the world, protecting our environment, providing educational materials or musical instruments, aiding in natural disasters or standing up against domestic violence, we will do everything in our power to not only get the message out, but raise much needed funds. Our goal is to make it possible for the charities to have the resources they need do the work they set out to do. The list of organizations we support may change, but one thing remains constant, Band From TV is here to help.” For more information on how to contact or hire Band from TV visit their website www.BandFromTV.org

Charities:

Greg Grunberg: The “Talk About It!” Foundation www.talkaboutit.org Bob Guiney: The Art of Elysium and Children’s Hospital LA www.theartofelysium.org www.childrenshospitalla.org James Denton: The Conservation Fund www.conservationfund.org Jesse Spencer: The Indiana University-Kenya Partnership medicine.iupui.edu/kenya/index.html Adrian Pasdar: Taia Peace Foundation www.taiapeace.org Scott Grimes: Lupus LA www.lupusla.org Hugh Laurie: Save the Children www.savethechildren.org Calabasas Style 59

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Band From TV Honors Calabasas’s

Jamie Daugherty at ALS Benefit Concert

Band From TV honored the City of Calabasas Communications & Technology Commission chair Jamie Daugherty at an Aug. 11 benefit for The ALS Association’s Golden West Chapter, held at Agoura’s Canyon Club.

Daugherty, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), works in commercial real estate development and is active in the local chapter. The husband and father of two has coached many local sports teams. One is a baseball team that has the son of Greg Grunberg on it, and it was Grunberg who approached his Band from TV band mates to appear at the benefit.

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Eventually, people with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis and death within two to five years of diagnosis.

President and CEO of The ALS Association Golden West Chapter Fred Fisher shared, “The ALS community is grateful to Jamie and his family for their exceptional determination and dedication towards overcoming disease. While there has been significant progress in research, people with ALS and their loved ones still have far more questions than answers. The groundbreaking work of scientists today continues to inspire confidence that there will soon be greater advancements in understanding the causes of the disease, developing new treatments, and ultimately finding a cure.”

The ALS Association is the only national organization dedicated to fighting ALS on all fronts while directly serving the ALS community by leading the way in global research, providing assistance to people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters that coordinate multi-disciplinary care. The association’s Golden West Chapter serves 31 counties throughout California.

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Business Highlight

Summer Love: Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

By Elena Richards Photographed by Marvin Steindler

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ilverado’s memory care community in Calabasas invited friends, family and guests to attend a Summer Love Vow Renewal Ceremony for residents wishing to renew their wedding vows.

The ceremony was held in the beautiful gardens at Silverado, followed by a lovely reception consisting of food, champagne music and wedding cake. Four special couples, each celebrating more than 50 years of marriage, participated in the ceremony.

This special event was organized by Andrea Maury, Silverado Administrator and Mike Duran, Silverado Family Ambassador who believe that all precious memories & special occasions of their residents should be celebrated in grand fashion! n

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Financial Brief

Happy RETURNS MANY

By Mark Wendell

Achieving the security and freedom that wealth can

provide is seldom a matter of luck. It takes persistence, patience and focus. It can be a long, arduous journey, one mile at a time, but reaching your destination can mean a better life for you and your family.

Choosing a successful route, even with a guide, involves more than simply sticking to a narrow, fixed path. Staying focused on a goal is certainly important, but being limited to a single passive method of reaching that goal can be as costly as wandering aimlessly.

When unforeseen obstacles fall in your path, as they inevitably do, you don’t want to find yourself with no alternate routes.

Holding an actively managed diversified portfolio and making regular course corrections with a disciplined strategy is common wisdom to investment managers today, and many of the sophisticated 21st-century investment strategies are designed to counter unpre

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dictable economic conditions and volatile markets with layers of diversification.

Economist Craig L. Israelsen researched the effectiveness of portfolio diversification to determine if the accepted wisdom was true: that whether a highly diverse portfolio actually outperforms a narrowly focused portfolio over a long period. He back-tested (from 1998 to 2012) two portfolios, one with only two investment categories known as asset classes (70% stocks to 30% cash) and the other with 12 asset classes. His results were dramatic. The highly diversified portfolio achieved nearly double the returns of the narrowly focused portfolio — 7.95% versus 4.32%. Equal in significance is that the highly diversified portfolio produced more consistent returns with less dramatic movements in value. Thus the risk — the degree of portfolio variability as measured by standard deviation - was less evident in Israelsen’s 12-asset portfolio.

Financial Brief For an investment manager, consistent returns over the long haul are more desirable than eye-popping returns one quarter. For one thing, the negative compounding effect of a loss, particularly in the case of a retiree drawing from the funds each month, amplifies negative returns over time. Just as important, perhaps, is that the whole point of investing, ultimately, is peace of mind with a positive return.

Some investors no doubt enjoy the thrill of riding high one quarter, bottoming-out the next and often whiplashing sideways without making much forward progress, and there certainly are investment advisors who specialize in these circular rollercoaster-style experiences. But for the vast majority of investors with their eye on a secure and fulfilling retirement or the preservation of a family legacy, a wealth-management professional’s job is to provide a smooth-as-possible, stressfree journey — “wafting” down the road, in the words of Rolls-Royce advertisements.

A good risk-management strategy, such as the suspension system of 21st-century cars, fine-tunes the trade-off between high performance and the driver’s willingness to “feel” the bumps and jolts of the road.

One sophisticated risk-management strategy investment managers use is low- or non-correlated portfolio assets whose values are unlikely to move together with separate asset classes that are affected by separate real-world factors. This increases portfolio diversification and dampens volatility. Another tool is the multi-manager/multi-strategy approach, selecting unique strategies and managers with different styles. This approach provides multiple dimensions of diversification, thus providing an even greater degree of depth and breadth for more consistent long-term results.

ceptable, consistent, risk-adjusted return, we must be aware that portfolio “risk” also can have a very personal meaning. To that end, considering the importance of ongoing portfolio risk allocation to specific goals, not just to benchmarks, as well as ongoing portfolio fine-tuning are essential to traveling the long road to a distant goal. But attention to each individual’s unique comfort-level requirements along the way is just as important to a successful financial journey. n Copyright © Mark Wendell 2012-2013 all rights reserved MD Wendell Wealth Partners is a Registered Investment Advisor in Westlake Village, California and provides a broad range of investment and estate planning services in a multi-family office business model. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. Specific investments may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an individual investor’s circumstances and objectives.

MD Wendell Wealth Partners: A multi-family office personal wealth boutique for select clients. mark@mdwendell.com mdwendell.com P: 805.402.8642

Everyone wants to see spectacular returns on this quarter’s statement, naturally. But when we expect to outperform an arbitrary benchmark quarter after quarter, the portfolio manager is obligated to point out the reading on another dashboard gauge: the risk factor.

The investment professional must keep his/her eye on not just the quarterly return metric but the ongoing riskadjusted return, the return obtained relative to the degree of risk exposure.

What matters most, of course, is each person’s unique needs and preferences; and to determine those, there’s no substitute for an ongoing advisor-client relationship, one that simply allows the investment professional to get to know the individual, person-to-person.

It is essential for financial professionals to remember the milestones the investor sets, whether that’s enough funds to cover college tuition at a certain point, a mortgage payoff or a second home, funds for retirement, or perhaps a long-awaited dream vacation. While using quantifiable risk to our advantage to obtain an acCalabasas Style 69

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calendar of

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september Every Saturday, 8 am -1 pm Calabasas Farmer’s Market Rain or shine, residents and visitors flock to Old Town Calabasas where a weekly farmers’ market replaces the old general store. Local vendors bring their fresh and exotic fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and prepared foods to go. ci.calabasas.ca.us/farmersmarket.html.

Every Sunday, year-round 10 am - 3 pm Cornucopia’s Farmers’ Market in Malibu 23519 Civic Center Way, Malibu

September 7th: 2-6 pm 1st Rock Life Anti-Bullying Celebrity Basketball Game The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Purchase tickets at the AHCCC or online at www.mrocklife.com.

September 15th: 6 pm Quattro & Ilya Sergienko Calabasas Lake. Enjoy a memorable evening with the innovative ensemble Quattro and the multi-talented trumpeter Ilya Sergienko. These two incredible performers will span the world of classical, jazz, Latin, soul and pop.

This concert is presented in partnership with The New West Symphony.

September 21st: 6-9 pm Gallery 319 in Woodland Hills Presents: The Art of Grace Slick Special Appearance by the Artist. All art on exhibition is available for acquisition, Sept. 17th – Oct. 5th. RSVP required: 818.347.0319, 19720 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364

october October 17th: 4-8 pm The Angels of the Alliance presents “Shop for the Kids” A time to shop, nosh and connect! The Palm Garden Hotel, Newbury Park. Proceeds benefit the Alliance For The Arts (AFTA) Kids and the Arts Program. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.allianceforthearts.org.

October 19th-20th: 10 am - 5 pm The 2013 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival Juan Bautista de Anza Park. Admission: $5; Free Parking and Shuttle Service.Entrance is at the corner of Lost Hills and Agoura roads. General Information: 818.222.5680 or info@calabasaschamber.com.

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Friday October 25th Valley Cultural Center celebrates their 38th Anniversary with their premiere event Dancing With Our Valley Stars at the Woodland Hills Marriott. Dancing with professionals from Arthur Murray Woodland Hills/Thousand Oaks will be an all-star lineup of government and business leaders. Tickets available on-line at www.valleycultural.org October 25th-26th: 1-4 pm 2013 MOM Expo Make the mommy connection at this expo with exhibitors, samples, demonstrations and kids’ entertainment, play zones, and craft stations! Trick or Treat Trail, Saturday.

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center.

For information, visit www.SoCalMomExpo.com.

October 31st: 3-5 pm Halloween Spooktacular The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Bring the kids for Trunk or Treating, games, music and fun! Free admission. For more information, visit www.ahccc.org or call 818.880.2993.

Save the date:

november November 10th The 10th Annual Calabasas Classic 5k 10k Run The USAT&F course runs around beautiful Calabasas Lake.

Finisher medals for all runners, great swag. Bring your running strollers and that other 4 legged friend of yours too!

First race begins at 8am. The 5k has been renamed the Kevin Cordasco Memorial 5k Contact Julie Talbert Julie@ TalbertFamilyFoundation.org or for more information visit www.calabasasclassic.com

November 14th: 5-9 pm and 15th: 10 am-6 pm Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club to host Gingerbread Boutique St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5801 Kanan Rd., Westlake Village. The event will kick off on the 14th with VIP shopping ($30), which can be purchased at www.westlakejuniors. org. Admission is free for the general shopping day on Friday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities in the Conejo Valley. For more information, contact gingerbread@westlakejuniors.org.

November 16th “Through the Looking Glass” The Alliance For The Arts presents its annual Gala Celebration at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, featuring special guest Rita Rudner. Proceeds benefit the Alliance For The Arts, the official nonprofit fundraising arm of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. For more information on sponsorships and ticket sales, go to www. allianceforthearts.org.

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Community News

University Village Thousand Oaks Celebrates Family Fun Day Family

members of University Village Thousand Oaks (UVTO) residents got to experience how fun “retirement” can be at this lively community and campus. Guests enjoyed a full day of activities and events, complete with games, golf, swimming and non-stop live entertainment for “children” of all ages!

With a full barbecue in the gazebo and an endless buffet of summer favorites in the Avalon Dining Room, leaving hungry wasn’t an option! n

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Tech Talk

APPS GONE

By Marc Cohen

Are you an app freak?

Do you spend much of your day searching the Internet for the coolest and maybe cheapest new apps? OK, I admit it, I do.

Do you remember the days of what we affectionately called, “The Boss Key?” The key that allowed you to play a video game at work but if the boss walked into your office, you could hit that magic button and immediately the screen would turn into a spreadsheet?

Today, everyone is using apps -on their smart phones, tablets and even their desktop PCs. With hundreds of thousands of apps to choose from, I thought I would give you some tips about how and what to buy.

Wait; did I say that work thing out loud?

There are many helpful apps for business and personal use.

Skype is one example. It’s a free program that allows you to instant message your friends and videoconference for free. It also is a very low-cost solution to making long-distance calls.

Make sure you get OpenTable if you frequent restaurants.

It will make reservations for you and gives the added bonus of giving you points that can be used toward free money at your local restaurants.

When it comes to passwordsaving programs, try Keeper. It allows you to store all of your passwords in one location while password-protecting the program itself.

First, check out a program called Appsgonefree (http://appchronicles. com/category/apps-gone-free/), which searches the app stores for programs that typically charge but are free for a limited time. Every day you check in, you’re given a link to a new set of programs.

If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to check out My Fitness Pal, which links to many scales and mobileactivity devices. It contains a staggering amount of restaurant and caloric-count information.

In the old days, it wasn’t so cool to be an adult and play games, but it’s now safe to say that you play games. I remember going into a video game store and telling the clerk I wanted to buy some games for the kids -- and occasionally I would even let them play!

The first thing I would do is check out paid and free games.

The nice part of playing a non-console type of game is the cost. Games for PlayStation 3 or Xbox run about $60. Games on your smart devices run between $2 and $10. The top-tiered games include the wildly popular Angry Birds, Bejeweled Blitz and Agent Dash. For the fighting games, there’s the terrific Infinity Blade.

The latest craze is a game called Candy Crush, which is entertaining and infuriating at the same time. I have spent way too much time blowing up little pieces of candy. I play at home and at work.

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Wild!

All in all, apps are cheap and, for the most part, fun and easy to use.

I could go on and on but instead I would rather just go blow up some pieces of candy.

See you on the radio. n Marc

Marc Cohen Host Computer and Technology Radio computerandtechnologyradio.com

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