Hidden Hills Community Register • October 2022

Designed to Sell

with Michelle Gra cie

More and more today we are moving steadily into a buyer’s market, refreshing your listing with some easy but special features will help your home stand out. This cubby area created for a home I sold is an excellent

example of a way to live in your listing, maximize space, add character, and make your listing organized and memorable. Move in ready features like this are special and something families will fall in love with.

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Room to Learn

Lots of people live in the homes they are selling. Leaving homework, and school supplies scattered throughout the house can look a little messy at times. Making one area designated into a Home School or Homework Room will wow your potential buyers. Post covid lots of families felt a Home School Room was a huge selling advantage.

Michelle Gracie is one of LA's top producing agents of The Beverly Hills Estates, and CEO of The Turnkey Concierge, a home production services company serving LA's luxury market and celebrity clientele.

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In any neighborhood, construction is inevitable, however, done thoughtfully and responsibly it should also enrich the common interests and spirit of the community. For some time now in Hidden Hills, this has not been the case. At the heart of this problem lies the fact that the true and actual value of “Hidden Hills” seems to have been forgotten.

We are comprised of a group of residents and are not affiliated with either the City of Hidden Hills or the Hidden Hills Community Association.

The Hidden Hills Register and Resource Guide is published by long-time friends and residents Lonna Weber and Joe Bellissimo along with the help and involvement of many of our neighbors. Produced each and every month and sent exclusively to Hidden Hills homes, this magazine is dedicated to shining a positive light on the people, issues, events and interests of our community.

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS

MARK & SARA SHEVIN (PG. 1)

DANIELLE PERETZ (PG. 4)

MICHELLE GRACIE (PG. 6)

JILL ROSENBERG (PG. 15)

LISA MORIARTY (PG. 21)

JASON & MELISSA IMPROTA (PG. 19)

MILLA PARISER (PG. 31)

DAVID SALMANSON (PG. 34)

MICHAEL BLOOM (PG. 45)

DANA OLMES & JEFF BIEBUYCK (INSIDE BACK COVER)

AUTOMOTIVE

ROVERS ELITE (pg. 27)

DINING

LOVI’S DELI (PG. 23)

RIB RANCH BBQ (PG. 30)

WINE & SPIRITS

AGOURA WINE (PG. 33)

ANIMAL CARE

ALLIE TASHNEK, DVM (PG. 8)

START RESCUE (PG. 41)

HOME SERVICES

BOTTEGA LEGNA/CONEJO HARDWOODS (PG. 2 & 17)

UNIVERSAL KITCHEN & APPLIANCE CENTER (PG. 9)

MURRE CLEANERS (PG. 12)

LIGHTSCAPING BY DESIGN (PG. 44)

EDUCATION

SYNERGY ACADEMICS (pg. 37)

FINANCIAL SERVICES

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES (pg. 25)

HEALTH/WELLNESS/ BEAUTY

DR. MILO (PG. 37)

COURTYARD PHARMACY (PG. 39)

COMPLETE HEALTH DENTISTRY (PG. 40)

JEWELRY/ART/ LUXURY

BEN BRIDGE JEWELERS (Back Cover)

OCTOBER

Community Icon NOTICES & news COMMUNITY happenings

FIESTA 2022

OCTOBER 8 th & 9 th

“From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways!”

Come celebrate the 61st anniversary of the City’s Incorporation. This year’s grand marshall is the World Champion Los Angeles Rams mascot, Rampage! Tickets are on sale online and at City Hall for two days of festivities, including the parade, carnival, games, entertainment, and food. Consider entering a parade float, art show, pet contest, chili cook off, bake contest, or volunteering at one of the many activities. Ticket sales close on October 5 and must be picked up by October 7. Tickets and wristbands must be presented to participate in activities. The Fiesta is a special tradition for Hidden Hills residents; please limit your guests to family only.

Saturday October 8

• 9am Float Parade

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR GLORIA WATTS

For over thirty years Gloria dedicated her life to children’s theater and changing the lives of countless kids in our neighborhood. Please celebrate the life of Gloria Watts at the Hidden Hills Community Center Theater on November 12, 2022.

more than three decades, Gloria Watts has inspired kids to take the stage, and prepare for life

OVER THE LAST 32 YEARS, more than 5,000 kids have memorized lines, learned song lyrics, mastered dance steps, and overcome opening night jitters so they could step into the spotlight on the Hidden Hills Children’s Theatre stage and shine like the stars that they are. They all share one common connection: Gloria Watts. Her name has become synonymous with children’s theater in the valley, and her dedication and encouragement for more than

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three decades has culminated in an unparalleled program in the Hidden Hills community.

• 11am Chili Cook Off, Baking Contest & Childrens Art Show

• 5pm Carnival

Sunday October 9

• 9am Pancake Breakfast

• 1pm Harvest Marketplace

• 5pm Wine Exchange, Car Show & Adults Only Dinner

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER: SENIORS ONLY LUNCHEON

Gloria inherited her love of theater from her mother, who performed in vaudeville before spotting her strict Italian aunt and grandmother in the audience when her troupe toured in St. Louis. Gloria recalls, “My mom taught us all to sing! My first song was Judy Garland’s ‘You Made Me Love You’.”

If you are old enough to retire and young enough to enjoy it, then please be a guest at the 55+ years old Seniors Only Luncheon on Saturday, October 1st at 11:30 AM at the Community Center. Lunch will be followed by the musical sounds of Valley Opera & Performing Arts (VOPA) performing hits from Broadway, Opera, Tony Bennett and more!

Gloria continued performing until she had children of her own, at which time

she returned to college, earned a degree in education, and launched her own children’s theater program. Her three daughters always participated. Now grown, Katie acts and sings in the band Whitaker, I (Sara) teach and direct theater, and Mary, the youngest, is California politics (which Gloria jokes is also a “very dramatic business”).

Many of our children grew up along side Gloria’s, reaping the benefits of passion for theater and teaching. Gloria’s productions have graced the stages

CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Statewide General Election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. The City of Hidden Hills will be electing three members of the City Council, each to a four-year term. All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. The last day to register to vote in the November election is October 24, 2022. Residents can register to vote or check their registration status at www.lavote.gov.

The Secretary of State in Sacramento holds a drawing to determine the order by which candidate is listed on the ballot. There are four candidates running for three City Council seats on the ballot, listed in the following order:

• Laura McCorkindale

(incumbent) • Larry Weber

(incumbent) • Joe Loggia • Bret Katz. We reached out to the candidates and the Q&A’s (alphabetically) begin on page 16.

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rural, equestrian feel, we will become like many other gated communities. This is a monumental threat and challenge the council must face and fight.

BRET KATZ

Why are you running for City Council?

You mean, “why am I running for City Council, again?”

I served on the Hidden Hills City Council from 2016-2020, including one year as Mayor Pro Tem and one year as Mayor. I believe my experience allows me to contribute because of my knowledge of our history in addition to my ability to innovate. It is vital to have representation on the council that keeps in mind the good of the entire community in addition to being forward thinking about preventions and protections for when the unplanned crisis affects Hidden Hills. Through my service during crises, whether fire, crimewave, earthquake, or pandemic, I have gained insight through my cooperative relationships with county, state and federal officials that I believe are an asset to my service.

What do you believe are the most important issues facing our City Council and Hidden Hills?

Hidden Hills is a very special place. Recently, the State had usurped City laws and control in a series of “one-size-fits-all” laws that put our single family lifestyle and agrarian community in jeopardy. If we lose the unique

Fire safety. The drought has put our community at a greater risk than ever and the rules surrounding the watering of our landscapes that left dried-out, highly flammable fuel within “ember distance”. I want to continue to grow community fire safety by expanding our own Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Our current all – volunteer CERT team has been a great resource for Hidden Hills. I want to support future City Safety needs to meet the growing challenges from any disaster.

Tell us about your professional and personal interests. Please include your service to the community.

As president of a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer, we have been on the forefront of increasing the safety, sustainability, and ecological impact of our industry. My commitment to my industry does not stop at my business, I have served on the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and Beauty Industry West, board of directors.

I served on Hidden Hills Community Board of Directors (HOA), including as Vice President, from 2011 -2017. I served on the Parks and Recreation committee 2006 -2013, I chaired the Welcome Party & Winter Social multiple times, helped build a haunted house for a Halloween party, and I brought Margaritas to the Thursday BBQ’s. While on the Gate Committee 2014-2017, we upgraded the gate service and rebuilt the Burbank gate. On the Technology Committee we upgraded the Wi-Fi and installed security cameras on the perimeter to ensure coverage and improve safety for our residents. I was Co-Chairman (with Lisa Moriarty) for the Hidden Hills fiesta, preserving the traditions of our annual community party.

During my four years as City Council Member, I am proud we met the challenges from the Woolsey Fire, the Pandemic Lockdown while expanding the Sheriff’s services to our city. As a City Council Member, I was a member of the Technology Committee to bring fiber-optic high-speed to our city. Unfortunately this has not happened yet, so one of my goals is to finalize bringing fiber technology to ensure we have the infrastructure to meet current and future communications needs; work-from-home, speed, increased cloud storage, and ease of use.

As a City Council Member, I was part of the visionary team that procured our own Fire Truck to bridge the time-gap. If a fire encroaches on us in Hidden Hills while the Los Angeles Fire Department is overwhelmed and resources are spread thin, this could be the difference of stopping a spot fire or letting it spread into something that gets out of control.

What would you like your neighbors to know about you?

Photography is one of my favorite hobbies! You may have seen my work on your Fiesta Invitation, the Fiesta Adult Art Show, posters in the community center, and various community publications. While not a professional photographer, I love to document our events whether they be small or large.

What is your favorite thing about living in Hidden Hills?

What makes this place special are neighbors connecting to neighbors. Danielle & I have made lifelong friends in the over 20 years since moving here to raise our dogs, horses, and our children Emily & Nicole. Many of us chose to live here because it is a tight community where nearly everyone has a sign in front of their house with their name on it…where else have you seen that? A community where we have a yearly Fiesta, a parade, carnival, theater, summer BBQs, and many more community events. A neighborhood where nearly everyone knows everyone surrounded by open space. Just driving through the gates brings a sense of peacefulness and calm.

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financial plan and base. I spent the last 25 years of my business life as the CEO of one of the largest US based trade show and trade publishing companies.

I have recently spent four years as Board Member and Treasurer of our Homeowners Association. During that time I revamped our entire financial system and reporting process as well as developing a plan to adequately fund our community reserves. Prior to joining the board I served on the two person security committee which was responsible for identifying and recommending Covered 6 to become our security company.

My wife and I have benefited greatly from raising our family Hidden Hills. Our kids were able to participate in community events and we have been able to incorporate horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and goats into our family.

JOE LOGGIA

Why are you running for City Council?

I am running for city council because I think my diverse experience will be an asset to the city and allow me to contribute to the community. As a former CEO of an international company with over 600 employees and offices around the world, a CPA and a CFO and a former law enforcement officer I believe I have a unique experience set that will benefit our community. I have lived in Hidden Hills for 25 years and have witnessed a lot of change. Finding the balance between what we should change and where we should hold on tight is key to preserving the integrity of our community.

What do you believe are the most important issues facing our City Council and Hidden Hills?

As our state and country are changing, the issues facing our City Council members are far more complex than ever. In order to preserve our community I believe the city council will need to develop a broader perspective and require a great deal of professionalism and insight into how our community is affected by outside influences in key areas such as public safety, legal, housing, and financial considerations.

Tell us about your professional and personal interests.

I spent the first 10 years of my work life as a police officer and got to see first hand how everyday issues and outside influences can affect the quality of life. After law enforcement I became a CPA and a CFO which provided me with an understanding of the importance of having a solid

What would you like your neighbors to know about you?

I am running for city council because I believe experience affords me the opportunity to give back to the community where we have made our home. I believe that our city council should be proactive, responsive, and transparent in everything we do. Throughout my business career and my time on the HOA board I have always made myself available and listened to the issues facing our community.

What is your favorite thing about living in Hidden Hills?

Simply put, Hidden Hills is an extraordinary place to live and to raise your family.

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And, obviously the farreaching impact of the drought, sorting out how to provide access to alternative water sources to our residents. As well updating our infrastructure, including upgrades like high speed fiber so we remain competitive, commensurate with other communities of our stature and protect our home values.

LAURA McCORKINDALE

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL?

I’ve only served one truncated term because the city changed the election cycle to align with the national elections, so I’m just getting started. I also still have the desire to serve, especially as it relates to legislative oversight, law enforcement matters and protection of our single family zoning / local control.

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING OUR CITY COUNCIL AND HIDDEN HILLS?

Even though we’re incredibly fortunate, we’re still a microcosm of the county, the state and beyond. As a people, we’re obviously in a moment of crisis in many arenas, from crime to the environment to extremism. We need to continue to be vigilant and forward-thinking about providing safety and protecting our quality of life in Hidden Hills, especially given what Sacramento is attempting to legislate each year, changes that very much hurt cities like ours.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL INTERESTS. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

My service to the community includes the following:

• Negotiated successfully with the Legislature to exempt Hidden Hills from 4-plex apartments and lot-splits.

• Engaged in a relationship with the District Attorney’s office to more successfully facilitate arrests and prosecution of those who threaten our safety.

• Initiated a Special Assessment District so all residents have an equal opportunity to underground their utility poles.

• Championed recording & archiving of council meetings for total transparency: anyone can view our prior meetings now & review what was said & what action was taken.

• I started our Farmers Market, Food Truck Events and The Little Free Library.

• Initiated a comprehensive community security assessment which resulted in our perimeter camera system, higher level security and the addition of patrol in the community. Served as the Chair of the Security Committee.

• Currently Serving as your Los Angeles County Board of Director representing 5 cities in our region, furthering work to protect our mutual environs.

• California Cities Public Safety Committee and Housing Committee member.

• Authored legislation to protect our setbacks.

• Helped ensure the City, HOA & Arenas received access to recycled water following drought restrictions.

• Technology Committee, Law Enforcement Committee, Legislative Committee, City Hall Renovation/ Rebuild Committee, Budget Committee (1 year)

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN HIDDEN HILLS?

Two things: First, the connectivity of the people. I’ve never lived anywhere I could literally pick up the phone and call 50 people to help me out in a bind. And the idea that your social life can thrive right where you live, at all ages, is incredibly unusual. And, for me, the resonance of the animals is a pivotal part of our atmosphere and charm. It’s a gift to be able to share our community with goats, donkeys, ducks — and especially the horses. We have such a soulful consciousness in Hidden Hills -- children, relationships, animals and community are prioritized at a very deep level.

What would you like your neighbors to know about you?

I think people see me as incredibly serious, which I can be when I’m working on something I believe is important.But for the most part, my nature is more lighthearted and I’m always looking for the humor. People also think I’m an extrovert, when I’m actually a bit shy in group settings. I’m really appreciative of all the support, thank you everyone!

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NENA, Communications Marketing Association.

I give back to my University/ Fraternity by serving as current president of my fraternity Alumni Association, and on a University reunion committee.

I give back to my community, through my City Council position, past involvement on the Public Safety Commission, past member of CERT, and past member of various HHCA committees.

I am married to Nanette Walden and we have 2 children, Connor and Aubrey, who both grew up here in Hidden Hills.

On a hobby level, I enjoy an occasional round of golf, still do some skiing, love walking in HH, and enjoy wine tasting, USC Trojan football, Dodgers and LAFC. And last but not least, the Hidden Hills Fiesta Parade is Nanette’s and my passion. We just love doing our annual float.

LARRY WEBER

Why are you running for City Council?

I have served Hidden Hills for 11 years as a Public Safety Commissioner and 15 + years on City Council, including 3 terms as Mayor. For the past 4 years I have been active in the ad hoc committee to bring Fiber to Hidden Hills. We are almost there, but my work is not done. I look forward to finishing this valuable project and serving one more term for the city I love.

What do you believe are the most important issues facing our City Council and Hidden Hills?

2. Public Safety, particularly fire protection and EMS access. Both of these will be enhanced with communications improvements.

Tell us about your professional and personal interests. Please include your service to the community.

I am a manufacturers’ representative, or independent outsourced sales professional. I founded and have co-owned The Sales Group, Inc. since 1987. We specialize in sales to state and local government agencies including police, fire, and 9-1-1 dispatch.

I give back to my industry by being active in Radio Club of America, APCO International,

What would you like your neighbors to know about you?

I’m just one of you. I will always listen to you and your position on any issue. Though I may not always agree with you, I will always do what I think is best for the City as a whole, each and everyone.

What is your favorite thing about living in Hidden Hills?

I could go on-and-on answering this, because it’s a slice of heaven on earth; it lowers your blood pressure when you drive through the gates; it’s the best place to raise a family.

Ultimately, it comes down to this: Hidden Hills is a true community like no other. We know each other and generally like each other and enjoy doing things together. What could be any better than that? HH

1. Communications improvements, particularly internet and cell service.

CIAO BELLA DOG ADOPTION & FUNDRAISER

Photos by Sam Wyatt Lenkov

Founder and CEO of Ciao Bella events, Izzy Villenueve, grew up in Hidden Hills. With a dream of using her company for good, she decided to fuse one of her other passions, rescuing dogs, with event planning in order to raise money for a local shelter, Paw Works. Izzy put together a dog adoption event at the community center where residents and their friends could play with the puppies, participate in a silent auction, enjoy puppicinos, decorate bandanas, and so much more. In total, five puppies went to loving homes and

over $8,000 was raised! Because of the event, the shelter, which was in dire need of a new location to shelter over 100 dogs, now has a location with outdoor access and no more crates, a monumental stepping stone! If you would like to continue to raise money for Paw Works, who still has a long way to go, there is a gala at the Lake Sherwood Country Club in October that Izzy will also help plan. Tickets are available on the @PawWorks Instagram and you can also check out Izzy’s company, @Ciao.BellaEvents! HH

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Forbes honors Stephen W. Davis as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for 2022, ranked #16 in Los Angeles for High Net Worth

In today’s world, having a trusted relationship with a financial advisor who knows and understands you is invaluable—especially when that advisor lives and works where you do.

Clients know that Stephen goes above and beyond every day, bringing the global resources of the firm to address their needs and goals here in California.

It is this dedication that earns each client’s trust and confidence—and now this distinction. Please join us in extending our hearty congratulations, and we encourage you to reach out to discuss how we can help you pursue what’s important to you.

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HORSE, HEART, AND CONNECTION

Equestrian vaulting is most often described as a graceful mixture of gymnastics and dance on horseback. Children and adults of all ages were invited to the Spring Valley Arena to participate in a vaulting event hosted by the Equestrian Services Committee. Those in attendance enjoyed a light breakfast during what is considered the safest equestrian sport. No experience was necessary to participate as experienced horses and trained instructors provided by the Non-Profit Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club assisted many riders in the neighborhood to successfully perform on the horses.

Founded by Coach Blake Dahlgren in September of 2011, the Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club (LAEVC) offers lessons out of the Paddock Riding Club in Los Feliz. It is a nationally competitive sports program of vaulters ranging in age from 6 to 28 that compete regionally, nationally and worldwide as individuals, pairs (called pas-de-deux) and teams. Young equestrians in the LAEVC program build a deep appreciation and unique understanding of the human, equine relationship through vaulting and caring for their equine partner. HH

Contact : Blake Dahlgren (818) 618-5274

LAEVC.club@gmail.com laevc.com

Written by Britt Aaronson | Photos by Bret Katz

IN PERFECT HARMONY

Written by Britt Aaronson

The first time Shayne Kiesbuey moved to Hidden Hills was in the third grade. The Miles family lived on the corner of Long Valley & Clear Valley Roads in a house next to the Community Center. She enjoyed riding horses and attending Round Meadow Elementary School with her brothers Sam & Jordan. The second time Shayne resided in Hidden Hills was at the end of her junior year when she was seventeen years old in 1995.

When asked to recall some of her most treasured memories from childhood, Shayne fondly describes “moving to Hidden Hills, my mom having horses, and riding on the trails was amazing. It is such a microcosm. Growing up in L.A., and being able to live in an environment like that. It was before Hidden Hills became bougie, and it was still a little farm community. You knew your neighbors, people kept their doors unlocked. I was friends with the neighborhood kids, we played in the streets. It was very idyllic. There’s nothing like it in Los Angeles and once

you live outside of that, to live back in it, you feel how privileged you are.” She is amazed by the enormous increase in property values since moving in as a young child and remains grateful that she lives locally so her two young boys savor the equestrian lifestyle during many visits to their grandmother, Lisa Miles.

Jude and Lennon are third generation Hidden Hills kids who have made friendships through the same activities that their mom did: riding horses, feeding chickens, playing with neighborhood kids in the streets, attending the Thursday night barbeques with their Grandma, and in school & local sports teams. Jude has been playing soccer since he was two years old and starts 6th grade at A.E. Wright in the fall, so begins his training on the local Calabasas Barca Club Soccer Team. Some of the

favorite activities the family routinely shares are weekend get-togethers at Grandma Lisa’s house with Sam and Jordan who frequently visit from San Diego to play in the pool with their nephews.

Shayne loves working as the Special Events Manager for Sterling Venue Ventures. Lance Sterling owns and operates a total of ten venues across Southern California and Utah that play rock, country, jazz and comedy from the

Sam, Shayne, June & Jordan

Lisa Miles (holding Lennon) with Jude & Shayne

baby-boomer generation, as well as ‘80s one-hit wonders, and the occasional punk show. Additionally Sterling’s venues host a wide range of private events such as mitzvahs, corporate parties, and weddings at any of their locations including the original “Canyon Club”

whether attending a concert or booking a personal gathering.

With Shayne’s strong artistic and sales background, she transitioned easily into promotions. Inspired by a lifelong love of music, the Sterling venues are a perfect match. Incubus, Panic at the Disco, and Imagine Dragons started out as opening bands but it’s also where legendary acts play, such as the Foo Fighters, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. Shayne admits she has been going to events at the Canyon Club for over two decades, including her step-father Jim Miles’ 5oth Birthday Blowout. She thrives in the environment reminiscent of the long gone era of smaller clubs on Sunset Boulevard.

clients booking events to show gratitude for their employees commitment and perseverance.

Los Angeles has always been home to great music, and Hidden Hills residents applaud the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills for a versatile nightclub experience without logistical issues like heavy traffic and expensive parking. Sharing music is one of the strongest bonds between friends even though a show may only last a few hours. Shayne’s specialty is booking “out of the box” affairs and she promises her events at any of the ten Sterling Venue locations will be packed with memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. HH

Please contact:

Shayne Kiesbuey

Special Events Manager

310.729.9842

shayne@wmmts.com

https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/ canyon-agoura-hills/

venue in Agoura Hills that he opened with a Pat Benatar concert in 2001.

As the music industry becomes more corporate, Shayne believes the benefits to venues like the Canyon Club is that they feel more like a family than an impersonal connection. In a world of remote robotic answering services, Shayne is among coworkers who personally answer the phones at the box office ensuring all clients are important. Since expanding into the Southern California market, approximately 2.5 million people have streamed through the doors to see notable artists and groups like B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Ray Davies, Etta James, Heart, Foreigner, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Eddie Money, Stone Temple Pilots, Frankie Valli, Paul Anka, & Rick Springfield, among many others. Guests can party like rock stars

Shayne loves planning private functions and has been able to accommodate parties with less than 25 birthday revelers to 700-1,000 guests depending on seating. During Covid, the Canyon Club was completely closed for 18 months even though they are a restaurant with a full menu and Type 42 liquor license. Every time they attempted opening, the Health Department would shut them down until they were finally allowed to open after two years bringing back live music, social gatherings, and holiday parties. Patrons have returned ready to live life again and employee appreciation is high on the list of priorities for corporate

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PET DENTAL HEALTH

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR PET’S PEARLY WHITES

Written by Allison Tashnek, DVM

As your pet’s teeth build up tartar, bacteria is also accumulating. Infection can penetrate into the gums and into the bloodstream, and can even be life threatening. Abscesses can form on the tooth root that can go unnoticed. Severe decay and rotting teeth are extremely common. If you have ever had a toothache, you know that these dental ailments can be incredibly painful!! Many owners don’t realize how much their dog is suffering in silence, until their diseased teeth are removed and the infection is treated. The most frequent comment I hear from owners after we perform a long-needed dental procedure is “Wow! It’s like I have a new dog!.”

buildup and polish the teeth. The pet will then be woken up from anesthesia with a clean, healthy and happy mouth. Oftentimes, the pet may be sent home with pain medication or antibiotics.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Keeping your pet’s teeth clean and healthy is an important part of their overall wellness. Many pets, especially small dogs and cats, suffer in silence from poor dental health. Think about it - we brush our teeth multiple times daily, while very few dogs or cats’ teeth are brushed regularly (we will discuss tips on this later!). Can you imagine how much tartar would build up if we didn’t brush our teeth for a week or even a month? Many dogs and cats go without regular dental hygiene for YEARS. Yuck!

So how do we fix these dental issues? Your veterinarian can perform a dental evaluation and cleaning under general anesthesia. Under anesthesia, the veterinarian can adequately assess the health of all the tissues of the mouth, as well as look for any cavities, gum disease, or other abnormalities. Dental radiographs (x-rays) will also be taken. The veterinarian will then decide if there are any teeth that need to be removed (extractions). Once these teeth are removed, the gums will be sutured, then the vet will clean the teeth with an ultrasonic scaler to remove the tartar

“How can my dog eat if you pull out so many teeth?”. Dogs and cats are actually very good at eating without teeth. They are able to use the hardened surface of their gums where the teeth were removed, but very often most dogs don’t really chew their food very well anyways. Of course, softening their food is sometimes helpful, but not always necessary!

“Does my dog have to be put under general anesthesia? Isn’t this risky?” - While there is always a small risk to anesthesia (just like in humans), veterinarians perform these procedures daily and the risk is very low. Your vet will perform pre-surgical bloodwork and perform a full physical exam first to ensure that your pet is healthy enough to be put under anesthesia. Anesthesia is required to perform a full comprehensive dental exam, as well as to perform any extractions and cleaning of tartar.

Dr. Allie grew up in Hidden Hills as an avid equestrian. She went on to receive her veterinary degree from University of California, Davis in 2017. She now practices as a mobile house call veterinarian seeing her patients, large and small, in the comfort of their own homes. drtashnek.com

“Can my dog get a non-anesthetic dental cleaning?” - Non-anesthetic dental cleanings are not recommended by veterinarians for a few reasons. First, most nonanesthetic dentals are not performed by veterinarians, which can be risky for the pet if the pet develops any medical problems during the procedure such as difficulty breathing, bleeding, or severe anxiety. Second, with an awake pet, it is impossible to evaluate the structures of the teeth that are under the gumline. So while the teeth may appear to be clean, the important structures underneath the gums have not been evaluated for decay or infection. Lastly, in the state of California, nonanesthetic dentals performed by non-veterinarians are considered to be practicing veterinary medicine without a license and are actually illegal.

So now that we covered the importance of anesthetic dental cleanings, how can I keep my pet’s teeth healthy in between procedures? The number one way to keep your dog or cat’s teeth shiny and

clean is with daily brushing. Of course, most pets will not tolerate this and may need a lot of patience and training. First, allow your pet to get used to you touching their teeth with just your finger. Place a small amount of tasty pet toothpaste (do NOT use human toothpaste as it can contain toxic sweeteners that can be deadly to dogs) on your finger and allow the dog to lick it off. Next, try rubbing the toothpaste onto their teeth. Do this every day until they are completely comfortable. Slowly work up to using your finger to “brush” all of their teeth, then you can move on to the toothbrush itself. This whole process can take weeks to even months, but any brushing that you accomplish is definitely better than nothing! Other suggestions to help with tartar accumulation include dental treats and water additives that help break down plaque. Follow these tips to keep your pet’s dental health in tip top shape! HH

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JOHN COLTER

One of the first roads identified upon entering the Round Meadow Gate is named after a compatriot of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s original “nine young men from Kentucky.” John Colter is part of an unparalleled expedition in history best remembered for explorations made during the winter of 1807–1808 when he became the first known person of European descent to discover the region later branded Yellowstone National Park.

John Colter was a farmer, explorer, fur trapper, and army scout born far from Hidden Hills in the Colony of Virginia around 1774. The outdoor skills he developed from his early frontier lifestyle impressed Meriwether Lewis, and on October 15, 1803, Lewis offered Colter the rank of private and a pay of five dollars per month when he was recruited to join what became the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He made the entire journey westward with them, and was routinely sent out alone to scout the surrounding countryside for game meat because he was considered to be one of the best hunters in the

group. Colter was often trusted with responsibilities that went beyond hunting and woodsman activities and was instrumental in helping the expedition find passes through the Rocky Mountains.

Another major contribution John Colter made was providing the expedition with the means to swiftly descend the Bitterroot Mountains, allowing access to the Snake River, Columbia River, and subsequently to the Pacific Ocean. After traveling thousands of miles on the return trip in 1806, the expedition returned to present-day North Dakota. They encountered Forest Hancock and

Joseph Dickson, two frontiersmen who were in search of beaver furs. Lewis and Clark honorably discharged Colter almost two months early so that he could lead the two trappers back to the region their expedition had returned from exploring. After leaving, Colter led Dickson and Hancock up the Missouri river to trap beaver along the Yellowstone River.

Colter, Hancock, and Dixon ventured into the wilderness and apparently spent most of 1807 trapping beavers around what is now known as Yellowstone Park and Teton Parks. The trio managed to maintain their partnership for only about two months following a falling out with Dixon. Colter headed back toward civilization in 1807 and was near the mouth of the Platte River when he encountered Manuel Lisa, a founder of the Missouri Fur Trading Company, who was leading a party that included several former members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition towards the Rocky Mountains. Among the band were George Drouillard, John Potts, and Peter Weiser. Colter once again decided to return to the wilderness, even though he was only a week from reaching St. Louis. At the confluence of the Yellowstone and Bighorn Rivers, Colter helped build Fort Raymond and was later sent by Lisa to search out the Crow Indian tribe to investigate the opportunities of establishing trade with them.

Colter left Fort Raymond in October 1807 and traveled over 500 miles to establish trade with the Crow Nation. Widely considered another of the first known mountain men, Colter spent months alone in the South Central Rockies traveling through the Teton Mountain Range. Colter reportedly encountered the area’s incredible geothermal activity: hot springs, bubbling mud pots, tremendous exploding geysers. He then explored Jackson Hole below the Teton Range, crossing into

the state of Idaho. After arriving back at Fort Raymond, many were skeptical of his reports of thermal activity and he was ridiculed at first, with the party jokingly renaming the region “Colter’s Hell”. The area he described is now widely believed to be immediately west of Cody, Wyoming, which has a history of thermal features similar to those he had originally described.

The pleasantness of his trip was short-lived. In 1808, Colter and John Potts set out from Fort Raymond to negotiate trade agreements with local nations. While leading a group of 800 Flathead and Crow Indians back to the trading fort, Colter’s party was attacked by over 1,500 Blackfeet with Colter suffering a leg wound from either a bullet or arrow. This wound was not serious as Colter quickly recuperated and left Fort Raymond with Potts until he encountered another altercation with the Blackfeet tribe the following year resulting in Potts’ death and Colter’s capture. Narrowly escaping a large pack of young braves, Colter left the mountains in 1809 for good and returned to Missouri where he married a woman named Sallie Hooker and purchased a farm near Miller’s Landing, Missouri in 1810.

Colter visited William Clark providing detailed reports of his explorations that became the most comprehensive map produced of the region for the next 75 years. The details of Colter’s journey were dictated to Merriweather Clark and “Colter’s Route” was included in a version of the map titled “A Map of Lewis and Clark’s Track Across the Western Portion of North America from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean,” which was published in 1814.

His quiet life as a farmer would not last. In 1812 the United States declared war on Great Britain, and Colter enlisted and fought with

Nathan Boone’s Rangers. Sources are unclear about when he died or the cause of his death. It should be noted after such an eventful life, he died not by the hand of the British soldiers or the many Indians he encountered in his travels, but in some reports by jaundice on May 7, 1812. After his death, his remains were shipped back to Missouri to his wife, who was

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L’ Shana Tova! Happy Jewish New Year

For every holiday, there are special foods to be shared with family. For the two day Jewish New Year celebration of Rosh Hashanah, it is a time to reflect on the past year—and look forward to the coming one. The holiday’s celebratory meal can include favorites like challah bread, matzoh ball soup, and apples dipped in honey to symbolize the hope of a sweet new year. In a couple of months it will be Hanukkah. Another favorite treat is latkes, which means pancake in Yiddish, and are most often made of potatoes, onions, and seasonings, however, they can be formed of cheese, carrot, or even zucchini. In fact, they are a great side any time of year.

Lucia Jacobson borrows her favorite latke recipe from Mandy Patinkin’s mother and she claims it to be the definitive Potato Latke Recipe. Crispy and savory are qualities latkes must possess, and with a few adjustments these can be made gluten and egg free. This recipe makes enough delicious latkes for the whole family to enjoy. One necessary piece of advice Lucia shares with her daughters Gabby & Helena is that if the latkes don’t look right, it is because “one must slather copious amounts of sour cream and applesauce on everything at the end.”

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INGREDIENTS:

4 cups chopped almonds (may use another Ingredients:

6 large white potatoes

1 large onion

2 eggs (or 1/2 cup egg substitute)

2 egg whites

2/3 cup flour or matzo meal

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Preferred oil for frying

LATKE DIRECTIONS:

Peel potatoes and onion (Place in cold water if not using immediately.) Grate with the shredding blade in a food processor.

Put grated potatoes in a large strainer and press out liquid. Pour cold water over the potatoes and press out liquid once more. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add onions.

Beat eggs and egg whites until thick. Add to potatoes and onions. Add flour or matzo meal, baking powder, and seasonings. Mix well.

Heat oil in a frying pan. When ready, drop batter by large soup spoonfuls to form oval shapes. Fry over moderate to high heat until brown on one side; turn to brown on the other side. Remove from the frying pan and drain on paper towels.

Serve with “copious amounts” of sour cream or applesauce. HH

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HALLOWEEN in EARLY HIDDEN HILLS

A FLASHBACK TO THE SEASON OF SPOOKS IN THE 1960’S

Words and Photos by Jacqueline Cleaveland

The familiar scent of caramel and sweet chocolates filled the noses of the 1960’s Hidden Hills children as they opened their pillowcases to take a quick look at all of the Halloween candy they had collected thus far. Comparing their findings, the costumed children continued to walk in the warm dusk, with their stuffed pillow cases swinging and hitting their knees every couple of steps. While a couple of kids heard crunching noises as their lot of opened and discarded candy wrappers moved about inside. Some little girls borrowed their mom’s lipstick to complete their costumes as witches, princesses and bumblebees and the boys emulated their TV idols, dressing as astronauts and cowboys wanting to explore new frontiers.

The smell of diesel brushed past them as flatbed trucks drove by filled with children sitting atop bales of bleached hay. Friends

and family carried flashlights on shadowed sidewalks, lifting their hands and smiling back at them.

Sharing their treasured memories with us, the early Hidden Hills kids reflect on their Halloween times of home-made costumes, humble house decorations and flatbed truck rides.

Ali Marie Matheson remembers how the pastoral rurality of this area affected their Trickor-Treating ventures, saying her mom was “always buying Halloween candy, but pretty much no trick or treaters wanted to go up our long driveway on Eldorado.” But her family made the best of this, with Ali Marie and her siblings becoming benefactors of their situation as they got to eat all of the candy instead!

Some residents created solutions to this dilemma of too much acreage between homes, with

Joni Bacon Mitchell remembering that her father “used to drive real slow in his Ranchero truck with the tailgate down so her and her friends could hop on and off while collecting candy.”

Pat Shinn Wissner also remembered these moments saying, “My parents moved to Hidden Hills in 1954 and we lived on Long Valley Road near Paradise Valley. At that time there were still many vacant lots between our place and Round Meadow. Archie Hansen (one of Hidden Hills founders) had a flatbed trailer that he put hay bales on for us kids to sit on as he drove us around on Halloween. Best trick or treating experience.”

Randy Bruskrud remarked that in her childhood in Hidden Hills, “Everyone always knew who gave out the best candy.” While Cathy Nicole Crair remarks that the kids also all knew who gave the worst “candy”. She says

all of her friends learned “to send one scout up the steepest driveways so the entire group of kids did not have to trudge up the hill to find no one home…or worse someone giving out apples!”

One neighbor never known to give out apples was then rertired actress Peggy Blaylock. Earning the status of beloved in her community, she taught piano lessons to many of the children in the Hidden Hills neighborhood. Her granddaughter Melissa Blackwell Azli shares memories of her grandmother saying that Peggy “always had so many Trick-or-Treaters because she gave out full-sized candy bars to any of her students that came to her door.” Melissa said her thoughtful grandmother would go above and beyond, learning each of her student’s favorite candies. So when they would come by in their trick or treating groups, Peggy would invite her

students inside to pick out their special candy. Melissa finally remarked that because of Peggy’s act of kindness, “she made her students feel so special…and all their friends jealous!”

There were other residents with this generosity, as Robyne Bevill Hartman remembers the actor Leo Gorcy, would also give the Hidden Hills children full sized candy bars. Tom Cleaveland says many of the kids would make it a point to visit Leo’s house on Halloween night.

The tradition of anticipatory excitement for Trick-or-Treating, for costume making and home decorating is something that has not gone away, permeating through generations. It is a shared joy, continuing to be something this community can all enjoy once again this Halloween season. HH

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Summer may be in the rearview mirror, but there’s always adventure waiting at Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National Forest thanks in part to the advantageous location of Tenaya Lodge 5,288 feet above sea level and a five-minute drive to park’s south gate entrance. Fall is perhaps one of the best times to visit the region, as reservations to both the hotel and the park’s entrance are easier to come by. And you can’t beat a weekend in a place surrounded by lush fall foliage and cool mountain breezes.

Since it opened in 1990, Tenaya Lodge has been a dependable lodging option for families, couples and adventure-seeking visitors at all levels of athletic ability. However, when management company Delaware North took over the property, it progressively became more upscale and up-to-date with the addition of fine dining, a spa, and a concierge service making

the experience of booking a plethora of outdoor activities and tours easier. Twenty years on, Tenaya Lodge is AAA Four Diamond-rated and Silver LEED certified, and upgraded to the point where all visitors can make Yosemite his or her own. In addition to lodge rooms and cottage rooms in the main building, there are 50 Explorer Cabins (including the solarpowered Explorer 41), 10,000 square-foot luxury Ascent Spa, ample meeting and event space (for business retreats), indoor and outdoor pools, and five dining venues located on the property. As of 2022, it continues to be one of the most inclusive destinations, validated by travel industry accolades from Wonders Within Reach and GayTravel.com.

The concierge service also offers bookings for outdoor fun, including archery, mountain biking rentals, and a Sierra Waterfall Bike & Hike. When winter arrives, weather permitting, ice skating,

snowshoe rental and sled rentals may be available. The number of outdoor activities has also grown to include things that didn’t exist 20 to 30 years ago, including a climbing wall, e-bike rentals and allencompassing “Yosemite 360 Tours.” Although most tours run between May 1 and September 30, one can enjoy Sierra National Forest’s fall splendor on the “Yosemite Valley Tour ‘’ through October 31 as well as customizable private tours available most of the year.

Even with all the excitement and possibilities associated with the great wide open and one of America’s great national parks, different lodging options make a Yosemite escape more customizable than ever. Family accommodations abound in the main lodge. Two-bedroom ‘Explorer Cabins’ are tailor made for romantic weekends as well as quality family time, thanks to the immersive forest setting, enhanced with communal fire pits, a

rushing creek and the Explorer Clubhouse. Adultonly suites, meanwhile, take the Tenaya Lodge experience up several notches. “Garden” and “Contemporary” suites bring an extra level of modern luxury to the Tenaya Lodge formula. Garden suites are distinguished by their hardwood floors with throw carpets in the sitting area, a cozy fireplace and dry bar along with a small patio and garden area off of the living room. The large bathroom features a soaking tub and separate rain shower that fuses well with the room’s bright, modern decor. Contemporary suites feature updated mountain lodge décor as well as separate living room and a private bedroom with a King-size bed, private patio and large bathroom area with a soaking tub separate from the shower, adjoining walk-in closet and dressing area.

Cottage Suites offer another secluded mountain getaway option, even though they are a short walk from the main lodge. These are outfitted with a queen- or king-sized bed in a private bedroom adjoining a separate living room area with a sleeper sofa, a gas fireplace, mini refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave. The private balcony provides great views and a sense of place. Cottage Rooms,

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meanwhile, offer private outdoor sitting areas, fireplaces and rustic charm among the evergreens.

In addition to such must-have amenities as Wi-Fi, toll-free and local phone service, and two reusable souvenir water bottles, resort service fees with a booking add access to all resort pools and spas, a fully-loaded game room (pool table, Xboxes, air hockey and evening popcorn), and Ascent Spa’s fitness room, steam rooms and dry saunas. There are also nightly “Dive-in Movies” at pools, daily guided nature hikes and eight Tesla Supercharger stations. Although dogs can’t explore the hiking trails of Yosemite, Tenaya Lodge goes beyond being pet friendly. The patio at Jackalope’s Bar and Grill is open to fur babies when accompanied by their pet parents. Four-legged family members (with a leash) can enjoy walks on most paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, and are allowed to experience the Valley Floor at Yosemite National Park, trek down Jackson

Road to view Tenaya Waterfall, and see the Sierra National Forest by rail on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Steam Train (dogs travel free!)

Restaurants at Tenaya Lodge have all dining bases covered. The aforementioned Jackalope’s Bar & Grill is an ideal place to fuel up or wind down from a day at Yosemite, with its range of burgers, sandwiches, specialty salads and hearthealthy, gluten-free and vegan options—all crafted from local, organic sources. Nestled within the pines and firs, Gold Rush BBQ whips up campfire classics with all the outdoor fixings, including an open fire, s’mores, and live entertainment. Timberloft Pizzeria serves up artisanal brick-oven pizzas, pasta and other Italian comfort foods steps from the cottages. Embers, the fine dining venue, offers sophisticated dishes and a superb wine list, while the Parkside Deli handles visitors’ grab-and-go needs.

Tenaya Lodge’s rates begin at $180 for rooms in the main lodge and $300 for cabins. To book, call (888) 514-2167. To learn more about its diverse lodging options, restaurants and activities, visit tenayalodge.com or call (559) 683-6555.