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Bidding farewell to some favorite mom and pops
Paramount plan was considered at City Hall Sign district denied
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By Billy Taylor The Los Angeles Planning Commission held a public hearing in the John Ferraro Council Chambers at City Hall on July 14 to consider the Paramount Pictures Master Plan. Following all presentations and testimony, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a proposed sign district and the use of super graphics and digital displays. The Commission also voted to preserve the RKO globe that sits on top of Stage 21 at the corner of Melrose and Gower, adding language to keep the globe in a “substantially similar” position as it is now. Staff recommendations City Planning Dept. staff assistant Adam Villani began the See Paramount, p 4
McMansion law revised 'Compomise' reached
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By Suzan Filipek The City Planning Commission moved one big step forward last month to protect neighborhoods from more McMansions by approving amendments to the Baseline Mansionziation Ordinace. A major part of the plan — counting the number of See McMansion, p 13
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Boulevard welcomes newcomers to street By Suzan Filipek After working at Village Footwear for the past 19 years, Wendy pretty much knows everyone’s shoe size and foot issue. “I’m the 'shoe whisperer,'" said the store manager, who asked not to use her last name. Customers came from far and wide over the years to find the perfect shoe; one lady PARAMOUNT STUDIOS and Mansionization were on the Planning Commission agenda July 14 in City Hall chambers.
‘Taste of Larchmont’ to celebrate Rams return Hope-Net fundaiser to serve Blvd. cuisine Can’t decide where to eat on Larchmont? Hope-Net has the answer. Sample food from 13 food establishments on the boulevard at the 24th annual “Taste of Larchmont” on Mon., Aug. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The theme, “Kickoff on Larchmont,” salutes the return of the Los Angeles Rams to the city and members of the Los Angeles High School marching band will perform. “Taste” was originated in 1993 by the Larchmont Chronicle to celebrate its 30th anniversary. A fundraiser for Hope-Net’s food pantries, a full 90 percent of funds received will be used to purchase and distribute
food to those in need in our local area, said Douglas Ferraro, executive director. In 1988, a collaboration of Los Angeles area religious congregations founded HopeNet to address hunger and homeless needs. First opening in the Wilshire Center area of Los Angeles, the agency's service area now encompasses Koreatown, Hollywood, Los Feliz, and Silverlake. Tickets are $40 each. For more information, visit hopenetla.org.
Howard hits the beat for the LA Phil
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By Billy Taylor A local resident has been tapped for the coveted position of principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Matthew Howard will replace Raynor Carroll, who is retiring after 32 years with the orchestra. Born and raised in Brookside, Howard attended Hamilton High Music Academy. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree at USC Thornton School of Music, and his graduate degree in See Howard, p 18
SHOE WHISPERER and store manager Wendy.
brought her friend in from Korea to buy a pair just like hers. Others live in the neighborhood; some walked to the store. Rents were doubled by the Arba Group property management company, and online shopping further helped shutter the doors. Everything was on sale until closing day, expected at the end of July. People came in droves the last days. “People are crying, ‘where are they going to buy their shoes that are comfortable, supportive and look good?’” Wendy said, adding that the store’s been “like a family to me.” Hailing from San Francisco, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is planned to move into Village Footwear’s place at 248 N. See Bidding farewell, p 9
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By John Welborne
Fencing The Larchmont Chronicle has more than the usual number of guest writers in this month’s issue. In addition to stories from Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society members about the three most recent Landmark Award winners (see page 20), we have a number of contributions from summer interns. When our managing editor asked if we should include a story from intern Jonathan Lee about his chosen sport — fencing — the answer was easy. (See the accompanying photograph taken when the publisher was on his high school’s junior varsity fencing team in 1963 — the year that the Larchmont Chronicle was founded.) Speaking of fencing, homeowners — and builders — should remember that the City of Los Angeles has rules restricting heights of hedges, walls and fences around our residential properties. The city’s height limit (without special variances) for such impediments in front yard setback areas (from the front of a house to the sidewalk) is 42 inches above the natural grade. That restriction is one of the reasons for the wonderful open feel (and overall property values) in our neighborhoods.
!""#$%&'(")"*+#,"%-'./+,' 0)"/12"*,$%&'03/'4"$&25+/2++6 No one needs reminding that the revitalization of Hollywood has moved south to the borders of Hancock Park. Now the sleepy Melrose border is alive with new construction and Wilshire Blvd.’s Miracle Mile is changing its character from primarily low impact business offices to condominiums and other housing. Growth can be a benefit for everyone, and that’s where we are now … but … without thoughtful input from neighbors, fair and appropriate regulation and enforcement of the law, developers will build, leave and stick us with the mess. The Association has been working with other neighborhood groups on mitigating the impact of two large developments on Hancock Park’s border. The Farmers Insurance property on Wilshire Blvd. has been sold, and the new owners will build condominiums and houses. The developers, working with neighbors, have proposed a reasonable plan to balance this new residential activity with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Melrose Avenue does not enjoy the same protection that the Park Mile Specific Plan provides for Wilshire, and the proposed redevelopment of the Paramount Studios property will have a major impact. Paramount’s first proposal to construct new parking structures and a new office tower and to install electronic billboards creating an Electronic Sign District was not approved at the recent City Planning Commission meeting. City staff, the Council Office, and everyone near this site were successful in scaling back such overwhelming development and raising Paramount’s contribution to traffic mitigation by $500,000. The work done by you, your neighbors and your Association shows that it is possible to have constructive input into large developments. Now, more than ever, it’s important that all of us stay aware of any proposed changes, hearing requests or construction in the areas surrounding Hancock Park. Your participation in writing letters and attending hearings is critical to keeping the residential/commercial balance right for all of us. The Association’s committees are always looking for new members. So, join a committee by visiting our website and be an active part of our community. The HPOZ Preservation Plan - http://www. preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park regulates our HPOZ. Contact our City Planner, Renata Dragland (renata.dragland@lacity. org), and use the online form (http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/ initial.screening.checklist) if you plan on making changes to the exterior of your house. Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC3-4EE189DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180.
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butions to refurbish it. It was not mentioned in the article. Is it in the master plan? Our veterans need spiritual as well as mental and physical needs. Please include the chapel in your plans! Robert S. Andrews Las Palmas Ave. Editor’s Note: The master plan architect confirms that restoration of the Wadsworth Chapel is part of the plan. t t t Comment on “Turning Point turns new chapter,” June 2016, graduation section, p. 10. From Facebook: Thank you to the Larchmont Chronicle for featuring Turning Point School in the annual Graduate Salute! Writer Brooke Stewart delivers a lovely tribute to current Head of School Deborah Richman, and welcomes incoming Head of School Dr. Laura Konigsberg who will begin her tenure in July. Turning Point School t t t Comments on “Dozen ‘for lease’ signs on Larchmont Blvd.,” front page, July 2016. From Facebook: Please keep reporting on this. We appreciate your work and identifying who the various landlords are, as well. Does the LBA have anything to say about the rents on the boulevard? Nina Gregory Village Footwear is next. End of July. Stu Melvin I miss that longstanding coffee bean shop. Desiree Sumilank Kwik t t t Comment on “Tale of an abandoned dog turned into a therapy pet,” June 2016, p. 13. Thank you for spreading the word on how many great dogs there are in the shelters and the great work that is done at (Please turn to page 6)
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Paramount Master Plan context of the neighborhood,” said Villani, adding, “[The studio] is in Hollywood, but it is outside of the Hollywood center. This property is surrounded on three sides by residential neighborhoods.” Other staff recommendations included reducing the height of a proposed office tower from 240 feet to 150 feet and a requirement to preserve on site the historic RKO Globe. Before taking action, Commissioners debated the proposed office tower height, but in the end the majority voted to support its staff’s
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recommendation to limit the height to 150 feet. Applicant and appellant Representing Paramount Pictures, Sharon Keyser, a senior vice president, gave a presentation on the project and told the Commission that the Master Plan is critical to the studio’s future. “It will help us meet our business needs, keep pace with evolving technology and allow us the flexibility to grow and invest in Hollywood.” Following Paramount’s presentation, Beth Dorris, an attorney representing Larchmont Village resident Mary Ann Biewener, told the Commission her client largely supported planning staff’s recommendations, but felt they didn’t go far enough: “These changes alleviate some of the most significant concerns, but do not eliminate all of them.” Dorris argued the proposed building height would be “more consistent and compatible with the neighborhood” at 135 feet, not 150 feet, tall. And she said the proposed con-
struction schedule — ranging from 22 to 25 years — is too long: “A whole generation will come and go while construction is still going on,” she said, requesting the Commission consider shortening the construction schedule. Public comment Participating in the public comment period of the hearing, dozens of residents from Hancock Park, Hollywood and Larchmont Village were allotted one minute each to provide testimony to the Commission. Representing the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC), Karen Gilman shared the group’s resolution with the Commission: “The GWNC joins with surrounding neighborhood organizations in expressing great concern regarding the height of the two proposed office
towers, the impact of additional traffic, the digital and electronic signs and super graphics, in particular,” she read. A former candidate for city council who previously served as a board member on the GWNC, Fred Mariscal, told the Commission that he lives two blocks south of Paramount’s main gate and “thinks it’s extremely important to encourage the studio to invest in improvements. “New jobs that are created for skilled workers will benefit the community far beyond its gates . . . I think the Master Plan deserves our support,” he said. A final report of the Planning Commissions action will be published in the coming weeks. The matter will then be referred to the City Clerk for review by City Council.
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(Continued from page 1) meeting with a presentation to the Commission on the staff’s findings and recommendations. Only five (out of nine) members of the City Planning Commission were present for the hearing. Villani illani told the Commission that planning staff was recommending denial of Paramount’s request for a special “sign district” designation for the property, and also was recommending a denial of the proposed use of super graphics and digital displays. “It is not appropriate in the
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TRAFFIC DETOURS CONTINUE
Metro is decking as Purple Line extends on Wilshire
By Brooke Stewart Decking for the Wilshire / La Brea Purple Line station has been underway since June. Of the scheduled 22 weekends of street closures, 16 weekends remain. There will be no work over Labor Day weekend. At a project update meeting held on July 21 at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Metro officials and contractor representatives described work underway at three stations. The officials explained to the approximately 45 people in the audience that the La Brea station’s Phase 1 decking work is complete and that Phase 2 construction should be complete by the beginning of this month. Over coming weekends, Wilshire Blvd. will be closed, and there will be traffic detours around the work zones. Complete detour maps remain posted in the upper-right cor corner of the home page at: larchmontchronicle.com. Jet grouting to start This month will see the commencement of “jet grouting,” the process of strengthening soil underground to support future tunneling and excavation of cross-passages between the tunnels. The work will take place at sites in the center of Wilshire Blvd. and will last for about six weeks at each site. The first three locations are Wilshire . . . between Rossmore and Arden; between Arden and Lucerne; and between Citrus and Mansfield. Wilshire / Fairfax Metro’s contractor is beginning the piling installation phase of the Wilshire / Fairfax station construction in August. Wilshire Blvd. between Ogden
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Dr. and Orange Grove Ave. has been reduced to two lanes in each direction. This lane reduction will last until next year. In the Ogden staging yard for the Wilshire / Fairfax station, sound walls are being installed. They are 24 feet high facing the residential side of the property and 20 feet high facing the commercial side. To ensure that the work is as quiet as possible, loud equipment like generators is being covered by sound blankets. Wilshire / La Cienega The Wilshire / La Cienega station area will see more work underway in September. Demolitions there were scheduled for earlier; however, officials said they are delayed due to bird nesting season.
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Metro hosts lunch, talk at Mixt Greens Metro is hosting a lunch at Mixt Greens from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 5. Metro officials will answer questions regarding the extension construction. The lunch is part of Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire, an effort to support local businesses affected by the ongoing construction. Mixt Greens is located along Miracle Mile at 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Purple Line Extension project update meetings are held every other month and are open to the public. The next meeting is Sep. 15 at Cathedral Chapel School. For more information visit: metro.net/projects/Westside.
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A look at some of the real estate options on Wilshire Boulevard By Billy Taylor If you’ve passed the corner of Rimpau and Wilshire recently you will have noticed a new development springing up on the northwest side where a vacant lot used to be. This is, in fact, only one of several real estate options new
to Wilshire Blvd. So to get an idea of what’s out there, the Chronicle reached out to three new developments on the boulevard to get an update, with mixed results. On Rimpau Located at 4701 Wilshire, the under-construction seven-
home small-lot-subdivision will be known as “On RimRim pau,� according to project manager Matthew Jacobs. The development “is a collection of stand-alone row houses, offering space, light, privacy and top-quality finishes in an unmatched location,� he explains. “Wee worked closely with the “W neighbors and with the Park Mile Design Review Board to design a project that makes sense for this unique location at the front door of Hancock Park.� Through this process, Jacobs says they were able to design a project that meets the high standards set by the adjacent neighborhoods. “We benefited tremendously from the input we received during the Park Mile Review Board process, and are most appreciative of the input from our neighbors,� he said. The three and four bedroom houses feature 9’8� ceilings, oversized garages, energy efficient building systems, oak floors, Viking appliances and contemporary finishes. Jacobs says the project is on schedule for completion in spring 2017. Park Mile Villas Further east, on the corner of Wilshire and Crenshaw boulevards is a recently completed condominium building called Park Mile Villas, located at 4180 Wilshire Blvd. The 29-unit complex boasts three-bedroom condominiums,
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Larchmont Bungalow due in court Aug. 3
Brookside and Sycamore Square get protections from teardowns
A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court is set for the Larchmont Bungalow on Wed., Aug. 3 in Dept. 47 in front of Commissioner Elizabeth Harris. The hearing is to review Bungalow owner Albert Mizrahi’s progress in complying with the terms of his guilty plea, including accounting for payments he owes the city. The Larchmont Bungalow plead to three counts and was sentenced to diversion. “The [business] needs to show proof of progress toward compliance and payment of investigative costs,� said Rob Wilcox, director of community outreach in the City Attorney’s office. Mizrahi agreed to the plea in exchange for probation and the court suspended his sentencing for 18 months. Besides bringing the restaurant into compliance with city zoning codes — removing tables and chairs — Mizrahi agreed to pay costs incurred to investigate and prosecute the case.
Brookside and Sycamore Square were among areas protected last month with Interim Control Ordinances (ICO) pending adoption of an amended mansionization law under review. The ICOs prevent teardowns of single-family homes while city officials consider amendments to the Baseline Mansionionization Ordinance. The urgency measure was adopted to prohibit issuing certain building permits in neighborhoods with “unique blends of scale, massing, building setbacks, architectural styles and landscaping.� Passed in June, the ordinance reads: “A rapid increase of property values in these neighborhoods has accelerated a recent trend of property owners and developers tearing down original houses and replacing them with box-like structures or significantly remodeling existing structures with bulky two-story additions that are out of scale with neighboring properties.�
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Robbed at gunpoint; sexual assault on Van Ness WILSHIRE DIVISION ROBBERIES: Three victims were walking near the corner of S. Formosa Ave. and 1st St. when two suspects approached them from behind brandishing a gun. The suspects demanded phones, keys and wallets from the victims before fleeing on July 7 at 11:40 p.m. A victim was sitting in his vehicle near the corner of N. Hudson Ave. and Beverly Blvd. when a suspect approached, and offered to pay him to help move furniture. In route the suspect pulled a knife and demanded the victim’s wallet on July 8 at 2 p.m. BURGLARIES: A woman got home to find two suspects already inside her house on the 400 block of N. Highland
WILSHIRE DIVISION Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova 213-793-0650 31646@lapd.lacity.org Twitter: @lapdwilshire Ave. on July 5 at 5:20 p.m. Both suspects fled through the backyard without taking any property. A suspect entered a residence through an unlocked window on the 400 block of N. Rossmore Ave. and removed clothing and electronic equipment on July 8 between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A suspect was arrested while still inside a victim’s home, wearing the victim’s backpack, on the 100 block of N. Sycamore Ave. on July 8 at 11 p.m. GRAND THEFTS AUTO: A 2006 white Chevrolet Silverado was stolen while parked on the 400 block of N. Citrus Ave. between July 6 at 4 p.m. and July 7 at 6:45 a.m. A 2007 black Honda Element was stolen from a victim’s driveway on the 300 block of N. Orange Dr. between July 7 at 10:30 p.m. and July 9 at 12:30 p.m. THEFTS: A suspect walked up to a victim’s front porch and stole an unlocked bicycle on the 100 block of N. Orange Dr. on July 6 at 12 p.m. Two suspects drove up to a victim’s residence on the 400 block of S. Lucerne Blvd. One of the suspects exited the vehicle and removed packages from the victim’s front porch on July 6 at 4:45 p.m. OLYMPIC DIVISION ATTACK: A male suspect brandishing a handgun approached a woman and forced her into a restroom where he sexually assaulted her on July 13 at 11:15 a.m. on the grounds of Van Ness Elementary, 501 N. Van Ness Ave. BURGLARIES: A victim returned home to the 100 block of S. Wilton Pl. on July 3 at 10 p.m. to find a broken window and shoe prints inside, but no known property 911 is for emergencies only. To report non-emergencies, call 877-275-5273.
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was taken. A suspect smashed the rear door of a victim's residence on the 200 block of S. Van Ness Ave. on July 8 between 2:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. A suspect entered a residence on the 400 block of N. Irving Blvd by removing a wooden plank between double doors in the back of the house. The suspect then removed a power drill from inside, which activated the motion detectors and sounded an alarm on July 9 between 5 and 9 p.m. Computer equipment and a iPad was stolen from inside Van Ness Elementary School on July 5 at 10:30 p.m. after suspects forced entry into several classrooms by smashing windows. A suspect cut a victim’s
OLYMPIC DIVISION Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo 213-793-0709 31762@lapd.lacity.org Twitter: @lapdolympic security window and entered her residence on the 200 block of N. Wilton Pl. and stole a passport and birth certificate between July 10 at 2:30 p.m. and July 11 at 1:35 p.m. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A 2003 grey BMW 525i was stolen while parked on the street near the corner of S. Wilton and 5th St. on July 8 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Vacancies on GWNC 2016-2018 Board Are Being Filled At recent meetings of the Board of Directors of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, most vacancies on the Board have been filled. Stakeholders have been recruited for volunteer service as Alternates to elected Directors and, in one instance, to fill the Director vacancy where no Education candidate was elected at the recent, May 2016 election. The GWNC thanks and welcomes these new Alternate Board Members: Area 1 - Brookside Alternate: Hanne Mintz Area 3 – Country Club Heights Alternate: Richard Park Area 4 – Fremont Place Alternate: Bobbie Kumetz Area 5 – Hancock Park Alternate: Daniel Brook Area 8 – Melrose Alternate: Jeff McManus Area 12 – Western-Wilton Alternate: Justin Tien Area 13 – Wilshire Park Alternate: Kim Nortman Area 14 – Windsor Square Alternate: Angie Szentgyorgyi Business Alternate: Mario Carpinelli There still are a few vacancies (Alternates for Area 15 and for Education and Religious). If you are interested in being appointed where a vacancy is shown, contact the Director for that seat or info@greaterwilshire.org. Area 15 – Windsor Village Director: Julie Stromberg Alternate: Vacant Education Director: Scott Appel Alternate: Vacant Religious Director: Mike Genewick Alternate: Vacant The next GWNC Board meeting is Wednesday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Boulevard.
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Bidding farewell to favorites, welcoming newcomers (Continued from page 1) Larchmont. There’s more comings and goings among shops and eateries on Larchmont Blvd. Bluemercury cosmetics and beauty supply company will take over the former Jamba Juice space in the heart of Larchmont Village at 158 N. Larchmont. The Washington, D.C.-based company with 60 stores was acquired by Macy’s last year.
Also set to open this month is Sweetfin Poke at 135 N. Larchmont, where Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf poured beverages for decades. It’s the third location (others are in Topanga and Santa Monica) for the popular sushi restaurant. Its ahi bowls’ origins date back to a Hawaiian fisherman’s snack, said co-founder Seth Cohen. Boutique sneaker store Blends Larchmont opened at
New store will 'Prospr' (Continued from page 3) tage, Esada and Merrick are joining forces with Prospr. Merrick will have a space in the store to sell jewelry, cashmeres, and small decorative art — a fine selection of things she loves. When asked about joining with Esada for Prospr, Merrick stated that
she has full trust in him. “If I ever had to do business with someone, it’s Randy.” Esada says of Prospr that it is “eccentric and extraordinary.” Now that it is open, both longtime and new customers can enjoy the experience. For more information, visit ProsprCo.com.
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141 N. Larchmont last month. Its the sixth store for owners Tak Kato and Mike Toe, who blend international tastes with global level products, according to the website. Leaving the street is Sage Lifestyle jewelry and candle boutique at 128 ½ N. Larchmont. Musically speaking Villagers can expect to see musicians of all ages this fall when Rhodes School of Music moves from its longtime spot in the 600 north block to 215 N. Larchmont above the Burger Lounge. The music school will have more practice rooms, better soundproofing and other beneficial features, says owner David Rhodes. To the north and Larchmont-adjacent, is Au Courant Clothing is at 5555 Melrose Ave. The new store promotes “fashion made fair.” The store’s website explains that how its clothes are made is as important as looking good.
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Review of a year's worth of work in CD4 One year ago July 1, we made history. Over the past 12 months, I’ve met with countless neighborhoods, businesses and community leaders to tackle the most pressing issues impacting our diverse Council c o m m u n i t y. The experience Report has been both by incredible and David E. Ryu humbling. I ran for reform, change and a fresh perspective, and I strive to instill these values in every decision I make during my tenure. I made commitments to our neighborhoods and residents: to restore trust in local government, preserve residential neighborhoods, fight for fiscal accountability, advocate for infrastructure improvements, and prioritize community engagement. Here are a few highlights from the last year: Overdevelopment is a key issue in Council District 4. In response, I co-introduced a
reform package to help manage the city’s growth and development, protect the unique character of our neighborhoods, increase oversight of the environmental review process, upgrade the Dept. of City Planning’s technology and update the city’s Community and General Plans. These changes will go a long way when rebuilding trust in our city’s outdated planning process. Upon entering office, one of my first priorities was to stop mansionization in some of our district’s most beautiful neighborhoods. On July 29, the City Council passed my motion calling for a Sherman Oaks, Brookside and Sycamore Square Interim Control Ordinance. In addition, I advocated for revisions to the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance and Baseline Hillside Ordinance to further protect
Ice skating, talent contest at Larchmont Family Fair Oct. 30 A synthetic ice skating ring and bubble rollers are among attractions at the Larchmont Family Fair on Sun., Oct. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. Musician Stephen Endleman is master of ceremonies and host of the Larchmont Has T Talent contest. Camel and pony rides, a petting zoo, slides and kids'
cars will also be featured at the Larchmont Boulevard Assoc. event. A children's costume contest will also take place. To receive booth applications write betsy@betsymalloy. com or elizabethannmalloy@ gmail.com. Deadline is one week before the fair. Earlier is appreciated.
the character of residential neighborhoods. While development was a large concern during last year’s campaign, I know rebuilding trust doesn’t stop there. Over the last few months, I have advocated for greater transparency, accountability and independence at the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power. My colleagues and I called for greater support for the DWP Board and Office of Public Accountability, more flexibility for the department’s hiring and management of civil service and more accountability and transparency in the revenue transfer process. Voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on these changes on Nov. 8. Each fiscal year year, CD 4 receives between $1.1-1.5 million in discretionary funds. In order to provide my constituents more transparency over how funds are spent, I appointed a nine-member community task force to set policies for future funding priorities and to review current council office spending. In addition, the task force reviewed all last-minute funding allocations from the previous council office. Lastly, while some days can be challenging, there’s one thing I know for sure, I love serving as your Councilmember. There is much more work ahead, and I look forward to continuing to work with all my constituents to better our communities.
CREWS began repaving the intersection of Las Palmas and Oakwood Ave. with concrete on June 9, kicking off an effort to improve the neighborhood's aging streets. Work was still under underway, as of July 18, when this photo was taken.
Chronicle Question for the Councilman Each month we send questions to our representative in City Hall. Send your queries to tips@larchmontchronicle.com.
Q: How is progress on the Hancock Park concrete street repaving at the corner of Las Palmas and Oakwood Avenues, and elsewhere?
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By Brooke Stewart Windsor Square resident Colin Kruse was in Nice, France during the recent attack on July 14. His family is thankful that their 16-year-old son was not harmed during the violence, according to the Larchmont Buzz. After Bastille Day celebratory fireworks, a truck drove into a large crowd along the Promenade des Anglais, killing 84 people. Luckily, Colin was at the beach a mile east of the Promenade, said his mother Jacqueline Kruse. Colin was separated from his group and sought shelter inside a bar where he was able to contact his mother. He was unaware of what caused the panic. She was able to call the New York office of the Colin’s study abroad program to let them know where he was. Colin was reunited with his group within the hour. Colin has spent the last month with a group of a dozen students studing French at the Lycée Masséna in Nice. Mrs. Kruse comments that he is “grateful for all the messages he’s gotten from his friends, it makes him feel loved and happy.”
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Large, aged sycamore falls on Citrus, destroys SUV They said it would happen. Trees have been getting less water in light of a years-long drought. And, predictably, but suddenly, a 90-year-old sycamore tree uprooted and fell into Citrus Ave. at First St., smashing an SUV like it was a doughnut. Luckily no one was hurt, though the owner of the vehicle, a pregnant housekeeper, is a bit shaken up by the incident, said Kathy Seid. “What struck us were the number of residents who said they called to report the tree, before it fell... with a few neighbors saying they reported the tree leaning more the day before and the actual day
BEFORE THE FALL the sycamore tree leaned into the street.
it fell.” The tree fell on July 7 at 3:45 p.m., its limbs complete-
HOUSEKEEPER’S SUV was crushed in the fall. Photo by Lisa Hutchins
ly blocking the street until a city crew came out the next morning. Alicia Pollack said she first reported the leaning tree a year ago, and numerous case files at the city were closed by city officials claiming the tree was not a danger. Repair for raised/uneven sidewalks could have damaged the roots, or the drought conditions could have played a part. Other causes could be old age. “Trees may fail due to structural defects, disease/pests, soil conditions, and weatherrelated causes such as high winds,” said Paul Gomez,
spokesman for the city Bureau of Street Services. Whatever the reasons for the falling of the tree, “it would have been far cheaper to cut the tree down, versus now having to send emergency crews and replace a vehicle,” said Seid, who has moved from the area, but returns to visit her 93-yearold mother, Jane Keeler. “Mother has lived in her home 60 years. She remembers the trees being large trees when she moved in, thus we estimate the sycamores on the street may be 90 years old. Original street pipes were recently replaced, and I believe they were 90 years old.”
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Preservation topic of city public workshops in Mile The city Office of Historic Resources is holding two public hearings this month to review a proposed Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) in the Miracle Mile and a recently completed draft of a Preservation Plan. A public workshop to review the Preservation Plan is tentatively set for Thurs., Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. A combination public workshop and hearing on the Miracle Mile HPOZ is tentatively set for Sat., Aug. 20 at Candela, 831 S. La Brea Ave. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m., and the hearing starts at 11 a.m. The HPOZ will “finally place control of our community back in the hands of the residents,” Mark Zecca, chairperson of the Miracle Mile HPOZ Committee, wrote in the Miracle Mile Residential Assoc. newsletter. “It will not
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area’s historic properties. “We are trying to be very pragmatic and as liberal as possible” in writing the document, Zecca explained to the Chronicle. “Wee followed a template from the city that follows national guidelines. People still can expand their homes, with restrictions, of course.” The guidelines are a framework and include suggestions for landscape and paint color, he added. A historic resources survey found 80 percent of the Mile’s single and multi-family structures qualify for the city historic preservation designation.
Residents will receive confirmation of the two upcoming meeting dates via a mailing from the city Office of His-
toric Resources. The Miracle Mile Residential Assoc. also will send out an email blast to residents on its subscriber list.
Greater Miracle Mile Chamber widens its sights The Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce has added “Greater” to its name and is now the Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce. Making its debut last month, the new name reflects the group’s expanded boundaries which are La Cienega Blvd. to Normadie Avenue and Melrose Avenue to Pico Blvd. “Businesses in these areas have similar concerns such as the subway construction, and our Chamber provides access to Metro officials as well as civic leaders,” said Stephen Kramer, GMMCC president. The Chamber is also a conduit to museum officials located along Museum Row. Members enjoy exhibit previews and social events at the museums and at other locations. The Chamber meets monthly at a variety of businesses throughout the Greater Miracle Mile area. For more information, contact Meg McComb, executive director director, 323-9645454
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as floor space from about 50 residents and homeowners as well as the Los Angeles Conservancy, the Commission approved the compromise: Up to 200 square feet of attached garage space at the front will be exempt from floor area calculations and up to 400 square feet of attached garages at the back of the house will be exempt from such calculations. “The 400 square foot exemption for rear garages still stands, but that’s acceptable since it encourages garages that can only be reached by extending the driveway, thus creating more space between homes,” Eisele said. “I believe the CPC realized ours were voices from the grassroots, from homeowners under siege by McMansion developers who’re just out to make a quick buck without regard to the impact their monstrosities will have on their neighbors,” he added. The original Baseline Mansionization Ordinance, passed in 2008, had loopholes, such as bonuses that allowed outof-scale homes to be built and causing much outcry from residents citywide. Most bonuses are eliminated under the amended BMO. Other amendments include limiting the floor area ratio to 45 percent of lot size as opposed to 50 percent in single-family zones. Covered porches, patios, and breezeways count as floor area, and upper-story decks, balconies and terraces must be set back at least an additional three feet on the side. Issues that remain include bonuses that still apply on larger lots and design stan-
dards like “encroachment planes” and “articulation” that can be easy to manipulate. “Adjustments granted by Zoning Administrators will be more transparent, but why do we even need them on top of variances? questioned Shelley Wagers, of nomoremcmansionsinlosangeles.com. “As they stand now, the amendments strengthen our citywide mansionization ordinances in some important ways, especially for the R1 zones that make up about 75 percent of Los Angeles’s single-family neighborhoods,” she told the Chronicle. “The amendments are far from perfect, but they promise significant improvement, especially for the neighborhoods hardest hit by mansionization.” The City Planning Commission approved the Planning Department’s recommendation report, modifying it only to reflect the way attached garages are counted. “We are in the process of preparing a revised ordinance that will be submitted to the City Clerk for consideration, first by the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee of the City Council, and then by the City Council,” said city senior planner Phyllis Nathanson. Opposing the restrictions were the local chapter of the Building Industry Assn. of Southern California and residents who seek to build large homes as others have been permitted to do. The PLUM hearing will be sometime in August at the earliest. Then the full Council will vote on the amendments.
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Election 2016: high school seniors urged to register to vote! By Jonathan Lee Graduating high school seniors, age 18, are now old enough to vote in their first presidential election. All students who will be 18 by the registration deadline, Oct. 24, are eligible. Though millions of these
upperclassmen can cast their ballot, only 11 percent of this demographic was registered to vote in the 2012 presidential election, as acknowledged by the state Board of Education. Perhaps the most common reason behind low-voter turnout is disinterest in
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Local student’s summer of scientific exploration Duttenhaver Field Study By Brooke Stewart Local resident, Dahlia expeditions taking place in Shammas, has spent a remark- locations such as Brazil and able summer gaining scien- South Africa. In Trinidad, Dahlia along tific field experience working with Trinidadian conservation with eight other students, worked with scientists at an scientists. A rising senior at North ocelot conservation location. Hollywood Zoo Magnet, Dahl- An ocelot is twice the size of ia’s interest in science has a house cat with a dappled coat similar led to her to a cheeown research tah. They concerning are Trinithe effects of dad’s largest modern life land mamon the envimal predaronment. tor. Dahlia This sumand her peers mer, she was spend the able to purexpedition sue her interest in sci- OCELOT. Photo by Jitze Couperus r e s e a r c h ing the size ence abroad through the Duttenhaver of the ocelot population, the Conservation Field Study Pro- use and diversity of prey, and the impact of different land gram. Linda Duttenhaver is the uses on reproduction. The donor for the program. She data they collected is especialholds a firm belief in “the ly helpful in Trinidad where positive impact of interna- there is little to no data on the tional travel and study.” She ocelot population. Through an incredible partnered with the Los Angeles Zoo who wanted to cre- opportunity with the L.A. Zoo ate a hands-on field experi- and Linda Duttenhaver, Dahlia ence for students interested was able to experience a truly in biological science. There unique summer researching have been eight previous ocelots in Trinidad.
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En garde! Championship is largest fencing event of the year By Jonathan Lee Fencing is a wildly popular sport in the United States and is to be included in the Rio Summer Olympics this month. It is one of the only sports to be featured in every modern Olympic Games. Consequently, numerous tournaments of varying sizes are continually held across the United States. In particular, the largest annual fencing event of the season took place in Dallas in July. The 2016 Championship and July Challenge welcomed hundreds of the nation’s best fencers. These fencers trained all year in preparation for the tournament, generally known as the Summer National, divided into dozens of events based on age, gender, and weapon: foil, epée, and saber. Each weapon requires a different set of rules. The number of competitors in each event ranges from 50 to 300 fencers. Having fenced for over seven years, I have participated in several Summer Nationals. Like most other competitors, I trained for more than one event. Though my main event was Cadet Men’s Foil, which has an age limit of 16, I also participated in Junior Men’s Foil, in which fencers up to 19
years old competed. To train for my events, I pracT ticed at the Precision Athletics Fencing Club, located in Torrance, along with several other fencers. We attended a weeklong fencing camp days before the Summer National began, and we fenced with guest fencers from South Korea. In addi-
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was waitlisted. But by the next step, he was already included in a group of 40 other musicians invited for three-days of “blind” (performing behind a
curtain) auditions. “Only seven people advanced to the next round,” says Howard. A semi-final round — still blind — was next, which narrowed the field to five people; a further blind elimination round brought the number down to three. “Once it was down to the top three musicians they removed the curtain for a ‘super final round’ where we took turns playing with the percussion section,” recalls Howard. He was then taken to a room to wait. After some time, Howard says a person walked in and asked him to report to the stage to speak with the orchestra’s conductor, Gustavo Dudamel. “As soon as I walked on stage everyone started clapping,” he says, adding, “Gustavo walked up, shook my hand, and said: ‘Welcome to the family.’” The thought of working regularly with Dudamel is “pretty phenomenal,” says Howard. “The best part is the way the orchestra responds to him. He is inviting and helpful, which leads to a friendly and collaborative working environment. “And as a principal, I will get to work with him quite a lot face-to-face,” says Howard with excitement in his voice. According to Howard, he expects his schedule to fluctuate from week to week once the season starts. And as a principal, Howard says his responsibilities will not only be to learn his music, but also to manage logistics, instru-
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Help needed to send students back to school Join Big Sunday for its seventh annual back to school drive and community dinner on Thurs., Aug. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event matches donations of school supplies with unmet needs at schools that serve low-income or special needs students across the city. Among the many requests from these schools include pencils, backpacks, books and notebooks. Volunteers are needed to V help count, sort and pack all the donated items — and are then invited to stay for dinner.
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Watch movies outdoors unW der the stars at the Rooftop Film Club at Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine St. in Hollywood. Movies in August range from “American Beauty” (1999) to “Zootopia” (2016). Shows begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $19. For more information, go to rooftopcinemaclub.com. Cinespia will be screening outdoor movies in August at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. The lineup includes a "slumber party" night Sat., Aug. 13 with three movies showing. Tickets start at $16. For information, visit cinespia.org.
Belmont Village’s “Circle of Friends” program for mild cognitive impairment and mild-to-moderate dementia received the 2016 Best of the Best Memory Care Award May 10, 2016 at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver. Argentum, formerly the Assisted Living Federation of America, is the largest national association for senior living providers. The “Best of the Best” awards recognize innovative programs and services. Belmont Village is an assisted living facility with locations in Westwood, Burbank and Hollywood.
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Three landmarks were named by area's Historical Society Three buildings received 2016's Landmark Awards from the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society at its annual meeting in June. The awardees are Hotel Normandie, Off Vine and an office building created from a home on Wilshire Blvd.
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By Laura Foti Cohen The Hotel Normandie is Landmark #98), downtown’s having a moment. At age 90, she’s ready for her Oviatt Building and United close-up, thanks to a lengthy Artists Theatre (now the Ace and sensitive restoration by Hotel), the Beverly Wilshire her current owner, architect Hotel and many other treaJingbo Lou. In addition to sures, Hotel Normandie feareceiving the Windsor Square-Hancock Park [The owner] rebuffed offers Historical Society Landfrom large developers in favor mark Award # 111, the Koreatown-based hotel of funding from smaller, presis the recipient of a 2016 ervation-minded entities. Los Angeles Conservantures 103 rooms and has hostcy Preservation Award. The hotel, at 605 S. Nor- ed many well-known names, mandie Ave., is also City of including “Under the Volcano” Los Angeles Historic-Cultural author Malcolm Lowry, who wrote part of his famous work Monument #1013. Designed in 1926 by Walker while staying there. When current owner Lou & Eisen, best known as architects of the Farmers Insur- purchased the building in ance Tower (Historical Society 2011 it was structurally sound
but rundown and just coming off a brief stint as a hotel for potheads. Lou rebuffed offers from large developers in favor of funding from smaller, preservation-minded entities. During the rehab, decades of alterations were removed and missing windows replaced with replicas. The original roof cornice and tiled parapet, which had been removed in the 1950s, were re-created. The building’s Renaissance Revival roots are now again showing. Lou purchased iconic Cassell’s Hamburgers (est. 1948) in 2012, and he moved it to the ground floor of the refreshed Normandie.
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Classical home became an office on Wilshire Blvd. By Carol Wertheim Tucked between two 1960s modernist buildings lies a gem of a former era. Now a Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Landmark Award recipient, the main residence at 4526 Wilshire Blvd. was built in 1923 by H.H. Whiteley, a significant master architect and builder for the family of W.I. Gilbert, a celebrity lawyer. The Mediterranean Revival style became popular in the early 1920s with mansions on Wilshire Blvd. and is again visible 100 years later in the mansionizing of small homes throughout Southern
California. The house, now office, reflects the owner’s desire for a comfortable home and the elegance of a Mediterranean classical villa reflecting his professional and social status in a burgeoning 1920s post-war population boom in Los Angeles. Whiteley was influenced by the social, economic, and cultural trend of the early 20th century and of his client, W. I. Gilbert, who played a prominent part in the lives of important historic personages. The 1920s was one of the most important periods in the devel(Please turn to page 21)
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Landmarks named by historical society (Continued from page 20) opment of Los Angeles. Harry Hayden Whiteley was born in Bakersfield, Calif., in 1890 and served in both World Wars. His architectural career included his years in Los Angeles and San Diego, and after WWII he found continued success in Las Vegas. By the time he graduated with a degree in engineering in 1924 from USC, he had already designed many impressive residences and some commercial buildings from Long Beach to Los Feliz. His designs are known for their blend of Spanish and Italian revival style elegant interiors which were popular with affluent clients. The original permit to H.H. Whiteley, architect and contractor, for Lot 26 of the Fremont Place Tract on land bought by William I. Gilbert, attorney, lists wife Lucy Gilbert as owner. The Gilberts were perhaps lured to move west. In 1910, Wilshire Blvd. was still considered in the sticks by developers who were publicizing plans to build impressive in-town estates on the boulevard for wealthy tycoons. William Isaac Gilbert’s father was an attorney in
Oklahoma. William followed in his father’s profession and became a favored attorney in Hollywood. On his way westward, he married Lucy Witt in Dallas on Dec. 10, 1898. They had two children, Jeanne and William Isaac Junior. Like his grandfather and father, Junior became an attorney and eventually a partner in his father’s law office, where he added more celebrities such as Carole Lombard and Clark Gable. Until his unexpected death from pneumonia on Nov. 28, 1940, Gilbert resided at 4526 Wilshire Blvd. Lucy Gilbert and their daughter, Jeanne, and her son, Donald Rackerby continued to live there until the end of WWII. The home was sold to an oral surgeon, Berto Agave Olson. Thus, a second family began a residency of two decades before the next sale and the commercialization and rezoning of the property in the 1970’s. After the Olsons moved, Dorothy Desbrow Bell took charge of the property. It was used as a party event site; then, the Jocelyn Ryan Modeling Studios maintained offices there, and for several years the Self-Help
Institute sheltered there. In 1978, a new owner, Hank DiRoma, filed requests to officially change the usage of the three buildings. Although the property has been repurposed to a business, the original interior rooms are clearly recognizable. The elegant main curved stairway has the original spiraled wrought iron supports. The high ceilings add to the spacious feeling of the rooms, and the original fireplace can be seen in the library. The present owners have preserved the original distinctive stucco ornamentation, especially the decorative molded masonry surrounding the front door. They have added classic fenestration and architectural details such as window balconies and molding along the roof in keeping with the Italian revival style of the 1920s.
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Local homes approved as Historic-Cultural Monuments A Howard Hughes residence was among four local homes recently designed as Historiccultural Monuments by the Cultural Heritage Commission and Los Angeles City Council. The Eva K. Fudger / Howard Hughes residence, at 211 S. Muirfield Rd., is in the Monterey Revival style. The home was designed by Roland E. Coate for widow Eva K. Fudger in 1926. The Johnson family is notable for its role in bringing the Santa Fe Railroad to Southern California. The property was later owned by Hughes. HCM #1108, at 221 South St. Andrews Pl., is a 1912 Craftsman with Japanese influences. Designed by Arthur S. Heineman, it features lowpitched cross gables, deep overhanging eves, and a wide front porch with thick arroyo
stone pier bases. A few doors down, the Witzel residence at 226 South St. Andrews Pl. is now designated HCM #1119. The Craftsmenstyle home built in 1914 has redwood shingles and a decorative open front gable with upturned barge boards supported by a wide brick porch. Albert Witzel was a pioneer of studio portraiture during the early days of film, well known for his art and membership in the Hollywood and Los Angeles Chambers of Commerce. Historic-cultural monument #1120, the Admiral Kingman residence at 81 Fremont Pl., is an example of Mediterranean Revival architecture. Part of the 1911 residential park, the stucco-clad home has a low-pitched hipped roof in Mission tile.
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Off Vine craftsman bungalow is a throwback to a glamorous era the Hancock brothers, Henry and John. His property was bounded by what are now Gower, Seward, Rosewood and Sunset. With his son, Seward, Cole established the town of Colegrove in the 1880s.) The property where Off Vine is situated was part of the Leland Tract, in Colegrove. Alas, the names of the architect and builder of the house seem to have vanished in the fog of the past. The Los Angeles Dept. of Building and Safety has no records for the property prior to the mid ‘70s, and no one connected with the
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family that owns the property, or the business that occupies it, knows about its earliest days. The first name associated with the property in the Los Angeles County Tax Archives is Albert C. Bollinger. From 1913 to 1928, the Leland Tract was apparently owned by Charles E. Toberman. Known as “Mr. Hollywood,â€? C.E. Toberman was a nephew of Los Angeles Mayor James Toberman. C.E. Toberman developed Hollywood and many of its landmarks, including the Hollywood Bowl, the Roosevelt Hotel, the El Capitan Theatre and the Egyptian and Grauman’s Chinese theatres. Beryl Wallace — born Beatrice Heischuber in Brooklyn, New York — got a role in the 1928 Earl Carroll Broadway Theatre production of “Vanities.â€? Beryl and Earl Carroll began a personal relationship and, when Carroll moved his Ziegfeld Follies-type shows to Hollywood in 1938, Beryl Wallace was both his star and his life partner. On Sunset Boulevard, the Earl Carroll Theatre was a luxurious, 1000seat, multi-tiered supper club featuring Busby Berkeleystyle numbers on an elevated, revolving stage. The theatre’s façade was adorned with a 20-foot high neon facial portrait of Beryl Wallace. After their arrival in Hollywood, Earl Carroll bought a house for Beryl’s mother and eight siblings. This was the craftsman bungalow at 6263
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Leland Way. The family home contained a full make-up mirror upstairs so that Beryl could get ready to go on stage and take a short walk north to the theater, where her neon face was surrounded by the words: “Thru these portals pass the most beautiful girls in the world.� Wallace appeared in 22 movies and performed at the theater and on the radio. In 1948, while en route from Los Angeles to New York City, Beryl Wallace and Earl Carroll died in a plane crash. The house where Beryl’s mother and siblings lived, and which became the Off Vine restaurant, is still owned by the
Beryl Wallace family. The proprietors of Off Vine — Richard Falzone, opera singer Greg Fedderly, and Tony Hernandez — have decorated both downstairs and upstairs with photos of Beryl Wallace and her family, artifacts of the Earl Carroll Theatre and more. Scott Zone, Wallace’s nephew and himself an archivist and conservator, preserved and provided the photos to Off Vine to display. Zone’s sister, Fran, wrote a short biography of Beryl Wallace, which is available in the restaurant. After the mid 1950s, the Wallace family moved from 6263 Leland Way and a series (Please turn to page 24)
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Attendees taste at some (or all) of 51 Farmers Market vendors By John Welborne Approximately 700 neighbors and fans of Farmers Market enjoyed a veritable feast at the eighth “celebration of 82 years of great food at the corner of Third and Fairfax,” as the printed program put it. It was impossible to go away hungry. It probably was almost impossible to eat all of the proffered samples from all of the 51 locations. Some of the items, like the Harris Ranch prime rib sandwiches at Huntington Meats and the French dip sandwiches at Magee’s, were meals in themselves. Same for the Mejadra Bowl with chicken from Moruno, cheese and charcuterie from Monsieur Marcel (including the famous Farmers Market “caviar cheese”), meatball subs from Marconda’s, shrimp cocktails from Tusquellas Seafoods, and more. There was ice cream from Bennett’s and soft-serve from Gill’s. There were tastes of Wolf Creek Brewery and Fireman’s Brew beers, plus several wines and soft drinks, lemonade, and ginger beer to wash it all down. This year, the event saluted
firefighters through the FirstIn Fire Foundation. Firefighters from local Stations 61 and 68 got in the spirit by making and serving “Firehouse Chile” (both in meat and vegetarian versions.) A lot of people do not realize that firefighters are responsible for their own cleaning and cooking in their firehouses. Hancock Park’s Lyn McEwen Cohen organized the First-In Fire Foundation participation. The presence of the foundation and the firefighters was welcomed by Farmers Market executives, including Hank Hilty, Mark Panatier, and Ilysha Buss, all of whom were busily overseeing the increasingly popular “Taste” event. Also enjoying the evening were Miracle Mile leader Wally Marks, former councilman Tom LaBonge, Lyn’s husband Marc Cohen, and LAFD Capt. Dan Drummond.
TASTERS AND GREETERS at the eighth annual “Taste of Farmers Market” included (L-R): Wally Marks, Tom LaBonge, Lyn MacEwen Cohen, Marc Cohen, and Capt. Dan Drummond.
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Gladys Knight, Yo-Yo Ma at Bowl Viewing fireworks with Tchaikovsky, hearing Stravinsky’s Firebird or dancing to Gladys Knight are just some of choices this month at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Bring blankets and a picnic and go casual for one of the less expensive seats in the very back, or splurge and make a night of it in the garden seat section with dinner closer to the stage. Other performers scheduled are Sergio Mendes, Yo-Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana and Brandi Carlile. Go to hollywoodbowl.com.
Verdi kicks off opera season Giuseppe Verdi’s “Macbeth” kicks off the Los Angeles Opera season at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Sat., Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Plácido Domingo performs in an adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic thriller. Performances for the 2016 / 2017 season include a viewing of the film “Nosferatu” Sat., Oct. 29 and Mon., Oct. 31 accompanied by Matthew Aucoin’s score. Also scheduled is Philip Glass’s “Akhnaten” and Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca.” For information call 213972-7219 or visit laopera.org.
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Try American cuisine at Norah; Spanish style cafÊ comes to Farmers Market Aren’t you tired of saggy banquettes, stiff cafÊ chairs and backless stools in restaurants? The glamorouslyappointed Norah has upholstered seats that allow diners to settle in without fidgeting. Once cozily ensconced, order the uni butter poached shrimp to discover another reason Norah has been an instant success. A tangle of silky crustaceans swims in a butter bath flavored with smoked tomato, scallions, cilantro and uni. Use the accompanying toast to sop up every drop of the sumptuous broth and you’ll be happy, indeed. Chef Mike Williams, formerly of The Tasting Kitchen in Venice, also nails the rich, Southern-inflected cast iron cornbread with rosemary-hon-
Innovative cocktails feature creative combos such as gin, apple cider vinegar and lemongrass. Firsts are mainly $8; oysters, charcuterie plates, and seconds run in the teens, and entrees range from $24 (vegetable plate) to $65 (prime ribeye). Norah, 8279 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 323450-4211. t t t In Spain, the after-work crowd packs into standing room-only bars to down drinks and nibble on tapas. In Los Angeles, we have more civilized options, including the relative newcomer Moruno, which replaced the burger-centric Short Order at the Original Farmers Market. Here, Mozza alums David
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Go back in time to 1966 at Pasadena’s Gamble House museum 50th anniversary event Go back to 1966 and pay $1 admission for a self-paced tour of Pasadena’s Gamble House museum, 4 Westmoreland Pl., Sun., Sept. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. To celebrate it’s 50th year as a museum, Gamble House will also have live music, food trucks, soap carving, kids’ woodworking workshops and other family-friendly activities available throughout the day. Other anniversary events are scheduled throughout September including an invitationonly dinner for major donors,
Rosoff and chef Chris Feldmeier up the culinary ante with an array of Spanish and North African treats. This rustic, canvas-sided cafe has a casual, inviting vibe and shareable plates. Despite its name, Moruno offers only two kinds of morunos (kabobs): garlicky chicken and turmeric lamb, served as skewers, sandwiches or over excellent mejadra — basmati rice and lentils. A refreshing salt cod salad is a small plate of vinegary reconstituted fish and slivered peppers — similar in flavor profile to some Peruvian ceviches. Roasted butternut squash with dukkah, a sweet and savory spice blend, was a polarizing dish. My husband thought the huge squash half was cloyingly sweet; our friends raved that it was the
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of commercial tenants moved in. Off Vine opened as a restaurant in 1989. “We have taken the Arts and Crafts sensibility as our own,� announced the proprietors. One of them, Richard Falzone, started working at Off Vine as a waiter in 1997. He told us that, “People always seem very grateful that we kept the structure intact.� A fire damaged the building, mostly the second floor, in 2009, and the restaurant had to be closed for two years for a rebuilding project. Just a half-block walk from busy, noisy Vine Street in Hollywood sits this lovely survivor of a bygone era that is a reminder of Hollywood’s most glamorous years.
best squash they’d ever eaten. Moruno’s biggest miss was the promising squid-stuffed squid. The minced squid folded into squid bodies desperately needed punching up with Mediterranean flavors. Moruno has a full bar, but do try the housemade red or white vermouth. Perfect with a Gilda, a tooth-picked snack of anchovy and olive, this combo conjures the true Spanish tapas tradition. Smaller bites $4-$15; Moruno variations $12-$16; large plates $20-$28. Moruno, 6333 W. 3rd St., Stall #110 in the Original Farmers Market. 323-3721251. Write onthemenu@larchmontchronicle.com.
Film studio LAIKA, together with Focus Features, will have a new interactive experience at Universal Studios Hollywood beginning Fri., Aug. 5. Coinciding with the film release of “Kubo and the Two Strings,� guests to the event will get an up-close look at the artistic detail in the animation behind films LAIKA’s films. The studio’s films also include Academy Award-nominated films “Coraline� (2009), “ParaNorman� (2012) and “The Boxtrolls� (2014). “From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience,� which runs through Sun., Aug. 14, will take place at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre and is included in the price of admission to the theme park. The event will showcase the evolution of LAIKA’s stop-motion animation and visual effects magic that will come to life in four themed rooms. The extensive
display of original sets, puppets and props will immerse guests in their singular, fantastical worlds. “We’re peeling back the curtain and inviting audiences into our worlds. This experience offers a rare glimpse into the remarkable creative process of the brilliant artists and mad geniuses of LAIKA. I’m thrilled that their cinematic wizardry will be beautifully on display at Universal Studios Hollywood,� said Travis Knight, LAIKA’s president and CEO. Set in a fantastical Japan, “Kubo and the Two Strings,� which comes out Fri., Aug. 19, follows the journey of clever, kindhearted Kubo, a young boy whose quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit who storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Go to universalstudioshollywood.com.
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Summer picks include Greek messenger and Bouvier clan Go Back To Where You Are by David Greenspan centers on a group of theatre artists spending the summer on Long Island: a grand dame actress Claire (Shannon Holt) and her family, plus a variety of playwrights, partners and actresses. The first half of this one act is spent trying to keep straight who’s who and who belongs to whom. A lot of the play is addressed to the audience and clues are given along the way “There is no chronology” is repeated often. Enter Passalus, (John Fleck) a forgotten chorus boy from ancient Greece sent to earth with a mission from God — to help Caroline, Claire’s daughter. We’re also warned that Car Caroline will probably not appear. She doesn’t. Passalus is able to assume different personalities and witness the troupe’s inner innermost thoughts and feelings. As the play progresses, relationships are revealed and attachments coalesce. In the end, Passalus discovers more about himself than the group he’s attached to. This is a charming
summer comedic interlude. Through Aug., 17, Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. OdysseyTheatre.com. 3 Stars tùtùt Grey Gardens The Musical, book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie, is based on the awardwinning documentary film of the same name by David and Albert Maysles. The setting is the Grey Gardens mansion in East Hampton, Long Island, New York. Wonderful scenic design by Jeff Cowie. Grey Gardens is home to Edith Bouvier Beale (the illustrious Betty Buckley) and her daughter, “Little” Edie Beale (a marvelous Rachel York), the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis nee Bouvier. Also at the decaying home are the famous 52 felines and a menagerie of wildlife. The first act flashes back to 1941 when the mansion was elegant and its inhabitants were young and attractive — when the Bouviers were a force to be reckoned with. The second act takes place in 1973. The house
is a hoarders dream, and Edith and “Little” Edie are poverty stricken and struggling to sur survive. It’s the stuff of bizarre litlit erary characters except these
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two existed and because of the documentary their every eccentricity is known to us. A camera and sound man are present on stage. A live video feed projects on the crumbing exterior of the set reproducing elements of the original documentary. Projection design is by Jason H. Thompson. Ms. York has perfected every nuanced move and vocal inflection of “Little” Edie, especially when
she explains why one should wear your skirt on your head in “The Revolutionary Costume for Today.” What the musical doesn’t explain is the tragedy of how America overlooked these two fallen aristocrats. And that makes “Little” Edie’s final number “Another Winter in Summer Town” a moving lament. Through Aug. 14, Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-628-2772. 3 Stars tùtùt Kingdom of Earth by Tennessee Williams was written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright in 1967. After his mega-watt hits of the 1940’s and 1950’s, his later plays failed at the box office, including this one. Originally titled “The Seven Descents of Myrtle,” it premiered on Broadway in 1968. It was produced again in 1975 under the new title “Kingdom of Earth” in Princeton, New Jersey. The time is the 1960s,
in the Mississippi Delta. Lot (Daniel Felix de Weldon), dying from tuberculosis, has returned to the decaying family farm with his very new wife Myrtle (Susan Priver) a notso-young showgirl. Chicken (Brian Burke), Lot’s biracial half-brother, is determined to retain ownership of the worthless property that he’s devoted his life to since the death of their mother. Trapped by rising floodwaters that threaten the land, this trio tries to determine the resolution of the farm as well as their lives. As affecting as any of William’s female leads, Mr. de Weldon’s performance as Lot is particularly moving. The brilliant set design by John Iacovelli makes excellent use of a small theatre space. Through Aug., 14 Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. OdysseyTheatre.com. 3 Stars
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‘Maestro,’ ‘Scorsese’ are coming to the Wallis Annenberg Center By Brooke Stewart The W Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting two new plays featuring musical acts. Hershey Felder will star as Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro” in its final West Coast engagement. Bernstein was a conductor, pianist and composer of symphonies, film scores and American musicals like “West Side Story.” The play covers Bernstein’s life through first-person narratives combined with his own compositions and music from Beethoven, Mahler, and more.
Performances begin Wed., Aug. 10 and end Sun., Aug. 28. “Scorsese: American Crime Requiem” is part of the “For the Record” series, which uses the soundtracks of iconic filmmakers to create theatrical concerts. The show explores Scorsese’s 40-year career, with artists from around the world performing music from films such as “GoodFellas” and “The Departed.” The play will run from Wed., Sept. 21 to Sun., Oct. 16. The W Wallis is at 9390 Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills, thewallis.org
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1930s Los Angeles, New York reach their zenith in Allen’s ‘Café’ Café Society (7/10): What writer / director Woody Allen has done best in his latest movies is to capture the ambience of the period he is filming, through outstanding production design, fine costuming, and evocative music. This film is no exception. In fact, he might have reached his zenith in recreating Los Angeles and New York in the ‘30s. During pre-production, my house was considered as a location but it was not “’30s” enough. Allen’s clever story and script involving Hollywood and New York café society are delivered with
spot-on performances by Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, and Steve Carell. The Los Angeles locations are filmed so lovingly that it makes one yearn to be there then instead of now. While, as is true in all Allen movies, the music is wonderful, I have a small criticism of the multiple uses of “Mountain Greenery,” which was the first hit written by Richard Rodgers (with lyrics by Lorenz Hart). While it has a catchy, lively melody, it was a hit in 1926, and I doubt that it was still being played in the late ‘30s as often as shown in
this movie. Independence Day: Resurgence (7/10): As with lots of these space things, the attackers are gargantuan insects, but obviously a lot smarter than we are, even though they are ugly as sin and apparently can’t communicate. Their society is based on a beehive, yet they conquered space and time! If you can buy that, this is a pleasant, non-threatening sci-fi adventure set in an impossible future. Since nobody can take it seriously, most of the characters face the horrible disaster of the
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total destruction of the earth with a smile on their faces and a song in their hearts. Anthropoid (7/10): If you don’t know anything about the assassination of Nazi monster Reinhard Heydrich in Prague, At the CzechoslovaMovies kia, in 1942, with this is an interesting and relTony atively wellMedley done film that can educate you on the horrors of the Nazi regime and what conquered countries had to go through. Unfortunately, it is far too long, throws in what seems to be a Hollywoodinspired bogus love story, adds a beginning that seems defamatory to a brave man that probably has no basis in fact, and the color is so washed out it could have been better in B&W. Like most films today, it is at least 30 minutes too long. But the rest of the film seems to be extraordinarily factual, especially the recreation of the assassination attempt and the final denouement, both of which are unnerving. Opens August 12. The Legend of Tarzan (5/10): If you think the story is ridiculous (and it is), wait until you see the end-
ing! It is so stunningly idiotic it would ruin any movie, much less this one that didn’t need much to be ruined in the first place. Whatever tension had been built up as Tarzan chases Christoph Waltz, playing his usual role as the charming bad guy, completely dissolves by an ending so bad it can’t even qualify as anti-climactic. In addition to Waltz, Margot Robbie gives a pretty good performance as the feisty Jane. But a 21st century gal like this Jane would have been at sea in 1890. Some of the lines she utters wouldn’t have been understood by any 19th century person. Speaking of that, the film takes place in 1890, but all the natives speak perfect English, as if they were all educated at the Royal Shakespeare Company, which these guys playing the natives probably were; so much for verisimilitude. Despite all the terrific CGI, this is little more than what would have been a B film in the 1930s-40s, the second feature of a double bill, and it might not have even made that cut.
Orson Welles featured in Holocaust film series The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust recently launched its first Holocaust Remembrance Film Series. The series continues with “Genocide,” Thurs., Aug. 4. Narrated by Orson Welles, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor and Simon Wiesenthal. Orson Welles directed and starred with Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young in “The Stranger,” which screens on Aug. 11. Showtimes are at 4 and 8 p.m. A question and answer session will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP michael@lamoth.org. SAG award nominee “Woman in Gold” kicked off the series last month, which centers on the court battle to reclaim five paintings stolen by the Nazi regime from the Altmann family. Among them is the portrait of Adele BlochBauer, known as the “Lady in Gold.” The attorney who won the case, Randy Schoenberg, discussed the production of the movie between showings on July 14. Randy Schoenberg is the president of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and was instrumental in its creation, making “Woman in Gold” an appropriate choice to be shown first in the Holo-
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about something Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson host the 26th annual Simply Shakespeare benefit reading of “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Freud Playhouse on UCLA’s campus, Mon., Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. A cast reception is at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles and its arts-based veterans and youth employment programs. Tickets begin at $500. Visit shakespearecenter.org.
Center Theatre celebrates 50th The Center Theatre Group kicks off its 50th year Tues., Jan. 31 2017 with five plays that represent the past, present and future of the theater including two world premieres and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Tickets are available by season ticket membership only. Visit centertheatregroup. org/taper.
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Dodger Stadium hosts summer events By Bridget Conrad Dodger Stadium continues to create reasons to drive over and catch a game. August is filled with events for kids and families, giveaways and concerts. Friday Night Fireworks continue Aug. 5, 12 and 26, and Sept. 2 and 23, after home games, and are fun for the whole family. The stadium also features a movie night playing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and Kids Run the Bases for ages 14 and younger after Sunday games. Special nights with their own giveaways and activities in August include a Lakers night, Kings night, and Hollywood Stars night. In September, the Clipers, Scouts and Law Enforcement all have special nights.Vin Scully gets
Los Angeles ranks low on fitness index The need for wider booths at the original El Cholo Café, described in a recent Larchmont Chronicle article, is reinforced by the just-released ninth annual “American Fitness Index” (AFI). Results show that Los Angeles is in the bottom half (29 out of 50) on America’s “Fit City Index.” Washington, D.C., closely followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul and Denver, are the three fittest of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to the AFI released in May by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation. Walking to transit helps The three top metro areas showed increased walking by residents using public transportation; more parkland for exercise; and lower cardiovascular and diabetes issues. The Washington D.C. region’s lower rate of smoking tipped the scales in its favor. Los Angeles ranks low Midwestern metro areas Indianapolis, Oklahoma City and Louisville rank last in the index. The metropolitan statistical area of Los Angeles—Long Beach—Anaheim ranked 29 in the report with a score of 50.8 (out of 100 possible points). The Los Angeles ranking was even lower than last year. To aid cities in enhancing healthy lifestyles and promoting physical activity, ACSM and Anthem Foundation developed and released in late 2015 an AFI Community Action Guide offering an overview of the critical decisions and factors related to effective community action: americanfitnessindex.org/communityaction-guide
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS at Dodger Stadium features a
his own appreciation day. If those fun events aren’t enough, the promotional giveaways may be another incentive with items such as bobble heads, retired players number pins, socks, headphones, Magic Johnson gnomes and more. Then, in late August and
mid-September, the stadium will feature artists including Guns N’ Roses and Beyoncé. There is never a boring day at Dodger Stadium and always a reason to sport your Dodger blue! For more information go to losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com.
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New book is on preservation of the Los Angeles Central Library By Bridget Conrad The Los Angeles Central Library is one of the most distinguished buildings in the city. It is known for its striking architecture, fine artwork, and noteworthy collections within. However, it was not always so highly cherished, and at one
point was in real danger of being torn down. Then-City Librarian, Wyman Jones, and many on his staff were pushing actively to demolish and replace the building. Now, 35 years after a preservation movement that prevented the building’s demoli-
tion, the story of the Central Library has been chronicled through the publishing of “Los Angeles Central Library, A History of its Art and Architecture.” Written by Stephen Gee and photographed by Arnold Schwartzman, this book is a captivating display of
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the building itself, the beautiful artwork inside, and the story behind some of the “civic involvement” that impacted the library. Each of the 240-page book’s 12 chapters paints a picture of the library and reminds Angelenos once again why this building is so essential to the culture of the city. Of particular interest locally, and as mentioned briefly in the book, the circa 1980s saving of Central Library was deeply influenced by the actions of a local Windsor Square resident and a Miracle Mile architect. Welborne and Phelps John H. Welborne, now the
publisher of the Larchmont Chronicle and then a young lawyer, together with Miracle Mile architect Barton Phelps, FAIA, stood up to protest the demolition. Welborne formed the Citizens’ Task Force for Central Library Development, and Phelps became one of the group’s core members. When interviewed recently, Phelps said, “I was appalled by the fact that the Central Library was being threatened because, to this day, it is one of the three greatest buildings downtown, along with City Hall and the train station.” The book recounts how (Please turn to page 3)
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Gee, he commented on how the Central Library is a connection between generations. Many Los Angeles citizens have had “transformative experiences” within this library, which brings these generations together by sharing a common ground for those experiences, he explained. The photographer for the book, Arnold Schwartzman, has been involved in 13 books,
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but calls this “one of the most rewarding collaborations” and compares his partnership with Gee to “two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle coming together.” Today, the idea of tearing down such a significant building in Los Angeles seems almost unimaginable. Yet, that was not the case in the 1970s and right before and after. This book details the real threat of demolition and
cites how two local men’s passion for the building helped stop that horrific occurrence from happening. “None of the buildings in Los Angeles says more about who we are as a society and what we care about than the Central Library,” says Gee. His book captures the building’s cultural significance and beauty. It is available at Chevalier’s Books in Larchmont Village.
Library book (Continued from page 2) Phelps gave a speech to the Central City Association that convinced its leaders to join the opposition to the library’s destruction. Author Gee explains that Welborne, Phelps and their
allies ultimately were successful in their efforts and were among the key players responsible for the beautiful building still standing today. Connecting Generations In an interview with author
Central Library talk, book signing at Chevalier’s Aug. 22 Stephen Gee, writer of “Los Angeles Central Library, A History of its Art and Architecture,” will present a short illustrated talk about the book and the library at 7 p.m. on Mon. Aug. 22 at Chevalier’s Books at 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. Mr. Gee will stay to sign books. For further information, call Chevalier’s at 323-465-1334.
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Susan Watanabe loves and serves her neighborhood Susan Watanabe has loved natural ability to bring them every year of her family’s more together. A former television than half-decade living in writer and social worker, she Brookside. “The small town, has succeeded for years in concommunity-oriented vibe of necting people in at least two the wonderful residents is one Los Angeles neighborhoods, of the many Wilshire Vista things that Heights (where makes this she served as part of town president of the so special. neighborhood Along with association) and the exemnow, Brookside, plary archiwhere she lives tecture of with her husband our entirely David White and single-famtheir daughter, ily commuSophia. She also nity south of is a volunteer at Eighth St.,” BROOKSIDER Susan Wata- Sophia’s school, nabe with husband David she adds. St. James’ EpisWhite and daughter Sophia. Watanabe copal School. is happy to be a volunteer As the child of an African helping maintain that vibe. At American mother and Japathe recent annual block party, nese American father, who she oversaw the pot luck table, were Chicago activists in the as she has for many years. 60s and 70s, Watanabe says “The block party is just one that she is acutely aware of of the many gatherings that the continuous challenge bring us together. Even the of building an inclusive and numerous community meet- diverse neighborhood in the ings concerning the propos- middle of a large city. Says als for the four former Farm- neighbor Michael Russell, ers Insurance blocks along “She brings ceaseless energy Wilshire Blvd. have brought and cheerfulness to each task many neighbors together.” she is involved in, and she is Watanabe knows a wide a treasured asset to the comrange of people and has the munity.”
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IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL day for a picnic and a block party on Tremaine Ave., top. Below, Councilman David Ryu watches the pie-eating contest.
The 800 block of Tremaine Ave. was the site of Brookside's 37th annual block party. Over 700 residents and friends joined the festivities on June 26, which included barbecue from Earle's Grill, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. Music by DJs Ebony & Ivory (residents Gordon Bobb and Patrick Houlihan) kept everyone in a party mood. Judging by the enthusiasm of the crowd, the most popular activities by far were the pie and watermelon eating contests, Roy Forbes told us.
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Cisco Kid 'was a friend of mine,' and other recollections . . . The west side of Raleigh Studios, facing Bronson Avenue between Clinton and Melrose, never fails to fascinate. I walk by it in the early morning and admire its tongue-and-groove construction (though there is some stucco on the section just north of Clinton) and its intriguing fenestration: 31 windows on the upper story and 40 on the lower. Some are sash windows; Home others caseGround ment; some are by double and one Paula Panich is a jalousie — louvered. It’s an architectural fabric woven over the last 100 years. The wall is painted barn red tilting toward terra cotta, and I can almost see this building a century ago, when film studios were barnlike and quickly built on what was farmland a moment before. And so it was with what is now known as Raleigh. W.B. Brown, who was also an W insurance man, sold his farm to Adolph Zukor and the Famous Players Fiction Studio in 1915. But Zukor’s co-producer Charles Frohman went down with the “Lusitania” that same year; Zukor then sold the stustu dio to William H. Clune, a Los Angeles theater owner.
(Zukor soon joined Stories vary, forces with Jesse Lasky but Roy Rogers, and formed Famous Gene Autry, and Players-Lasky, which others are credbecame the nucleus of ited with the Paramount.) development Clune Studios of the “town.” The first film Clune Phil was quoted shot at the Melrose a few years ago studio was “Ramona,” by writer John based on the 1884 novel Huff as disputby Helen ing Autry’s parH u n t ticipation. Jackson, Rogers investa plea ed and owned to proland, Phil said, tect the but never used rights of WHEN RALEIGH on Melrose was Clune Studio, 1916. Photo from Bison Archives the location for Califorhis own producnia’s vir virtions. (There In 1952, “Billboard” an- in the industry to realize that tually enslaved nounced that Gross-Krasne syndication would be profit- was a real motel, though, with Mission Indians. 20 rooms, so crews could have a (Jack Gross was Phil’s business able. Television was still new. With the coming of talk- partner) had bought California The Clune family retained place to carouse and sleep.) Phil ies, Clune partnered with Tec Studios, one of 5300 Melrose’s ownership of the land and was an enthusiastic user of PioArt Studios, of New York, to many on-site operators, giv- buildings until 1979 — and a neertown. “The Cisco Kid” was rebuild the studio. Construc- ing Gross-Krasne full control fast-moving train of producers filmed there. tion began in 1926 with new of the property and making it and directors and stars passed Now the young and the hip sound stages. The Disney the first television company to through the now 11-acre com- are in residence there — yet brothers founded their re- have its own lot. Bill and his plex before the Clunes sold it. another life for Pioneertown. cording company here in cousin Jim recall going to the Fake town becomes real, a Pioneertown 1929, adding a sound theater studio, at not yet 10 years of Phil Krasne was also one of young man comes in on a train and a postproduction facility. age, to watch construction — the men behind Pioneertown, from Nebraska to a debate My husband’s uncle 125 miles from Hollywood, in competition and makes an O. set building, perhaps. Over the years, many proPhil Krasne produced B the high desert east and north Henry character on the page ducers leased the lot, begin- films and a great many televi- of Joshua Tree National Park. a success on the small screen: ning with Douglas Fairbanks sion programs. He is especial- Pioneertown at that time was It’s such a Hollywood story. in 1919–1922. Among them ly known for “The Cisco Kid,” a small village that was transThe author thanks noted was a larger-than-life uncle with Duncan Renaldo and Leo formed into a set for westerns, Hollywood historian Marc of my husband, Bill Linsman: Carrillo. Phil was a lawyer by replicating a rough-and-ready W Wanamaker for providing inPhilip Krasne, from Nebraska. training, and among the first 19th-century town. formation for this column.
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'California-Friendly' landscape is in bloom at LADWP headquarters Lavender and dwarf bottlebrush are among the plants found in the new “California-Friendly� garden unveiled outside Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power headquarheadquar ters recently at the John Ferraro Building, 111 N. Hope St. The Los Angeles Outdoor Landscape Academy (LAOLA) demonstration gardens featuring two landscapes: Mediterranean and Southwest. Plant-
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have answered the call to Save the Drop by replacing thirsty lawns with drought-tolerant gardens. Now, the Los Angeles Outdoor Landscaping Academy is making it even easier for Angelenos to dig in, roll up their sleeves and make a difference in their own backyards.� At the event, LADWP landscape operations staff members were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their hard work on the gardens. Members of the LADWP Landscape Operations team have successfully completed the LAOLA advanced course, Watershed Wise Landscape Professional Workshop, and are eligible to obtain a US Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense professional certification. Too learn more about the gar T gar-den and the benefits of “California Friendly� plants, visit ladwp.com/jfbgarden. For more information on LAOLA, visit www.LADWP. com/LAOLA.
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Relax, cool off with movies, meditation, book clubs at libraries MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Stop, drop and read: Reading club is Mon., Aug. 1, 4 p.m. Twinkle and Friends: Pop concert Mon., Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. Teens Movie in the park: Free movie Thurs., Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. Outdoor games: Frisbee and more Thurs., Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. Legends of Brazil: Stories and songs of Brazil Thurs., Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.
Adults First Friday book club: "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler Fri., Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. Book sale: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday @ the Movies: Free film on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Fun & Games for Adults: Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle: Spin a yarn Saturdays at 10 a.m. FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191
Teens Martial arts: Demonstration Tues., Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Adults Author talk: Dr. Gary Stickel and Phoebe Conn speak on Helen of Troy Sat., Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Art of Meditation: Sat., Aug. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. Computer comfort class: Mondays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Book sale: Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave.
323-962-3521 Adults Book sale: Fri., Aug. 5, 12 to 4 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 6, 12 to 5 p.m. Book club: Tues., Aug. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children Baby storytime: Infants up to 2 years old hear a lullaby and story, Mon., Aug. 1, 6 to 6:15 p.m. Summer reading club:
Meets Tues., Aug. 2 from 4 to 5 p.m. BARK!: Read to therapy dog Nigel Thurs., Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. Teens Teen reading club: Fun activities Thursdays at 4 p.m.
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On Museum Row: Home with Monsters, taiko beat, Kid Olympics LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters" opens Mon., Aug. 1. Ends Nov. 27. The filmmaker, "Crimson Peak," will sign copies of the exhibition catalogue on Fri., July 29 at 5 p.m. in the Pavilion for Japanese Art. Free. Exhibit ends Nov. 27. t "MUFSOBUJWF %SFBNT UI Century Chinese Paintings from the Tsao Family CollecUJPO PQFOT "VH &OET %FD t -PSJT (SFBVE 4DVMQU B social science fiction movie, opens Aug. 16. Bing Theater. t $"3UPPOT "SU PG "NFSJDBhT Car Culture" ends Jan. 2. t 1JDBTTP BOE IJT 1SJOUFST ends Nov. 27. t )FBS KB[[ MJWF 'SJEBZ OJHIUT in the BP Grand Entrance; -BUJO 4PVOET NVTJD TFSJFT JT GFBUVSFE 4BUVSEBZT CFHJOOJOH at 5 p.m. in Hancock Park. t 3FWFBMJOH $SFBUJPO 5IF 4DJFODF BOE "SU PG "ODJFOU Maya Ceramics" is ongoing. t +BQBOFTF 1SJOUT BOE 1IPUgraphs: Paths through ModerOJUZ FOET 4FQU LACMA is free the second Tuesday of the month. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org. LA BREA TAR PITS & MUSEUM—Pick up a paint brush and create the coolest painting since the last Ice Age PWFSMPPLJOH UIF -BLF 1JU BU UIF -B #SFB 5BS 1JUT PO 4VO "VH 7. Adults and children (2nd grade and up) are welcome. :PVhMM SFDFJWF GSJFOEMZ TUFQ by-step instruction complete with canvas, paint, brushes and apron to use. Prices include museum admission for the day. t 5JUBOT PG UIF *DF "HF 5IF
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Rule of 11. This is a wonderful rule. It applies when your partner has led fourth from longest and strongest. Y You, as opening leader’s partner, simply subtract the value of her opening lead from 11. That tells you how many higher cards are in all three hands other than opening leader’s. Understand? Look at the following hands:
The Hidden Jewel Box Two columns ago, I did the history of 100 N. Irving Boulevard, not realizing that the home directly behind it at 4907 W. 1st Street was originally part of the property. The following year he took out a permit to build a private garage and laundry. The
He ventured west seeking fame and fortune with his wife, the former Ada Olive Proctor, heiress to the Singer sewing machine company and the former wife of Walter William Price and then Charles Manning Van Heusen. At 100 N. Irving
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In 1944, 100 N. Irving Blvd. and 4907 West 1st Street were legally separated, and the latter was sold to Opal O. and Homer M. Terry. Opal was born in Alabama and Terry was born in Nebraska. It’s not clear why the house was sold to the Terrys, since in the 1940 census they were in residence at 149 S. Clark Drive in Beverly Hills. -
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grandfather, Henry Dockweiler, emigrated from Bavaria and settled in Buffalo, New York. He caught the gold rush fever and went prospecting westward. When this proved uneventful, he
during the Dockweilers’ ownership. In 1958 they converted the garage area into a living room and added a new carport. In 1959 a pool not visible from the street was installed.
and dining room. They eventually relocated to 505 S. Rimpau Blvd. and sold 1981 the house was sold to actress Olivia Hussey. Hussey is known primarily also appeared in the movie Death on the Nile, among others. She was also married to the late Dean Paul Martin.
to a few area neighbors to ask their opinion of door and when she let me in, I felt like I was home was shimmering with silver, mirrors and beautiful furniture. Patricia lived there until the property was sold to the current owners in
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Your partner leads the SevY en of Clubs through dummy to you. What’s the Club holding? Before you look at the answer, try to figure it out. Your partner led fourth from longest and strongest, so you should have knowledge of the configuration of the Club holding by using the rule of 11. Have you figured it out? Subtract 7 from 11. Y You get 4. That means that there are only four cards higher than the Seven in the three hands other than opening leader’s. That includes your own. So you have one card higher than the Seven (the Eight). That leaves three cards higher than the Seven in declarer’s hand and dummy’s hand combined. You can see that dummy has two cards higher than the Sev-
What lies beyond the gate? Many of my sales in 2015 & 2016 were ì off marketî or ì pocket listings.î As more homes are bought and sold under the radar, it pays to know who has this information. I have many such properties in my pockets. Be in the know and contact me!
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es. Had she had 14 HCP, she would bid game, 3NT. Opening Lead: Seven of Clubs The rule of 11 works. Declar Declarer takes the opening lead with the Ten in Dummy. When you finally get in with your Ace of Spades and return the Six of Clubs (remember, when returning Partner’s opening lead when defending no trump and you started with three cards in her suit, you return the higher of the two cards left in your hand, not the lower), unless Declarer has the Ace, your partner is going to win four Club tricks, because when she plays her Ace and King (or whatever honor Declarer doesn’t have; Declarer is marked for one honor only), the other two honors will fall and the rest of her Clubs will be good, so you take six tricks — four Clubs and the two Aces for down one. Grand Slam is the nom de plume for an author of a bestselling book on bridge, an ACBL accredited director and a Silver Life Master.
'Son of Sheik' at Paramount Ranch View “Son of the Sheik,” (1921) at the Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Rd. in Agoura Hills, Sun., Aug. 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is the last movie Rudolph Valentino made before his untimely death and is part of a series of silent film viewings sponsored by Hollywood Heritage Museum. For more information and to get tickets, call 323-8744005 or go to hollywoodheritage.org.
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California native plant garden design emphasized at Payne
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We have these useful and fun fruit and vegetable savers. Examples are ĂŹ avocado savers.ĂŽ You just cut the avocado in half, use half, and put the other half in the ĂŹ avo saverĂŽ right with the pit still inside. Put it in the refrigerator and it keeps it fresh and unblemished. ĂŹ We also have ĂŹ saversĂŽ for onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemons, limes. Forget the saran wrap. We also have a ĂŹ multi-levelĂŽ steamer, cooker. You can microwave fish on one level and vegetables on another, all in the microwave. All done in minutes. We have great beach chairs, attractive and portable. We have the carbon monoxide detectors to comply with newly passed laws. Check out our fans and portable AC units, also, while you are here. We love our Larchmont customers who we hope to see this August! Have a great summer.
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craft project Wednesdays, Aug. 3 and 17, Thurs., Aug. 25 and Sat., Aug. 27 at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit arboretum.org.
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Hear about gardening and watercolor techniques this month and get introduced to the Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. Learn what makes the Huntington Library tick at Huntington 101 Wed., Aug. 3 and Mon., Aug. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The series concludes with wine and cheese in the gardens. Discover South African plants that thrive in Southern California Thurs., Aug. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about exotic orchids in the Huntington’s collection Wed., Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Hear how to make better soil for your garden Sun., Aug.
28 from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn watercolor techniques inspired by Chinese brush painting Wed., Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick up watercolor techniques for painting seasonal fruits and vegetables Sat., Aug. 20 and Sun., Aug. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Study proportion, anatomy, and color in watercolor portraiture Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Improve your drawing technique while focusing on the art, architecture and gardens at the Huntington Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Visit huntington.org.
Stargazing at Descanso Learn about growing plants in containers and stargaze through a telescope at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La CaĂąada Flintridge. Wander the grounds with a beer or cocktail while listening to music Wed., Aug. 3, 5 to 10 p.m. A telescope will be available for stargazing from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn how to combine plants in containers according to plant needs and colors Tues., Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. ! Owlets ages two years and older can hear nature-themed stories Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. Little explorers ages two to four years old can interact with nature, science and art Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 818-949-7980 or go to descansogardens.org.
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Jill Bauman helps families exit homelessness with 'Imagine' By Jane Gilman Jill Bauman is passionate about solving family homelessness. Seated in her art-lined and book-filled living room, Bauman recounts the road to becoming head of Imagine LA, the non-profit agency that is using creative methods to remedy the homeless dilemma. Born in Pasadena and raised in Santa Barbara, she briefly lived on June St. Bauman graduated from Smith College with a degree in economics and received two masters degrees in business administration and public policy and management from Yale University. Bauman went into computer system design (“I was one of the first to use an Apple Mac”) and later became an investment banker. She has launched three businesses, been a board member of several nonprofits including the cofounder of the Weingart Center “Weingart Partner” young professionals group. Her resume also includes developing an adopt-a-family program and a transitional housing facility for women and children. But it was when Bauman joined Imagine LA as a board member in 2006, in the second year of the agency, that the Windsor Village resident found her niche. Bauman was able to combine her concern for women’s issues with the problem of homelessness.
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A year later, the president resigned, and Bauman was asked to take the reins. “One-third of the homeless are families,” she explained. “At Imagine LA we utilize a family empowerment and mentorship model and access private and public resources, Bauman said. “We match and train volunteers to work with families emerging from homelessness or at severe risk of homelessness to maintain their housing, to attain selfsufficiency and to ensure that every family member thrives.” Mentors are always needed. Their roles include contacting their families weekly, helping them with budgets, tutoring, nutrition and taking them on outings such as to the Los Angeles Zoo, picnics and festivals. One of the agency’s biggest boosters is Anne Loveland, Hancock Park. Anne said, “Jill
Bauman and her team are doing amazing work here in our own backyard. Often these families have simply had a job loss or a medical situation and no cash reserves / safety net. I have gone through a thoughtful training process with the organization, volunteered, contributed financial resources and spent time encouraging Bauman as a leader over the last five to six years.” Anne echoes Bauman’s appeal for volunteers. She says, “Participation is sorely needed. One person can make all the difference plus helping another feels great!” The Bauman family moved to the area 10 years ago, and Bauman is thrilled to be part of this community. “In addition to local board members, we have the support of groups like NGA, Big Sunday and The Ebell of Los Angeles,” she said. Her friends at the Los Angeles Tennis Club also donate or volunteer to the agency. Bauman is ranked an “A” player and also keeps trim by swimming. Husband John is a literary agent “and a gourmet cook.” He also founded the Shakespeare Company that gives free performances in Griffith Park. Isabelle, 19, is a student at Brown, and James, 17, attends Loyola High School. Some summers the family will be at Ashland, Ore., to see the enactments of the Bard’s works.
The Bauman backyard is a retreat for Jill where she relaxes and enjoys viewing the stone labyrinth the family has created. It’s here she can re-
flect on the success of Imagine LA in helping end the cycle of homelessness. For more information, go to imaginela.org.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL continues to benefit from the work of Susan Blumenthal.
Woman of Larchmont still serving the community 21 years later By John Welborne Quintessential volunteer Susan Blumenthal was recognized in 1995 as a Woman of Larchmont, and the results of her good works are still with us today. Plus, she continues to lead, especially in support of the Good Samaritan Hospital. The Hancock Park resident also has been active with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the Junior League of Los Angeles and the Hancock Park Garden Club. A third-generation Angeleno, whose grandmother was born in Grass Valley in 1878, Mrs. Blumenthal also has been a board member and officer of First Century Families. While other Blumenthal family members have handson duties at the family-owned Gearys in Beverly Hills and in managing property, including on Larchmont Blvd., Susan is increasingly active in her role as a trustee at “Good Sam.” 20 years on the board This coming January, she will have been a member of the Board of Trustees for 20 years. Says Mrs. Blumenthal: “My board responsibilities include serving as chairman of the Development Committee and as a member of the Patient Satisfaction Committee.” In the development area, “we have been very busy with the Campaign for Cardiology that is allowing us to construct and equip two new electrophysiology laboratories, or ‘EP Labs.’” Mrs. Blumenthal observed that one of the many strengths of the hospital is maternity care. In the past 25 years, 100,000 babies have been born at the hospital’s perinatal medicine center, making it one of the busiest labor and delivery departments in Los Angeles. “To support the perinatal program,” says Mrs. Blumen-
thal, “our Development Committee has overseen a $3.3 million ‘Mother and Baby Care Campaign’ that has been enhancing services for the hospital’s smallest patients and their families.” New building progresses Switching topics, she noted that the years-long construction — at the corner of Witmer St. and Wilshire Blvd. — of the new medical office tower and the Frank R. Seaver Ambulatory Surgery Center is nearing completion. “Doctors and patients should be using the new facilities in February or March of 2017,” she said. In addition to all of her Good Samaritan board committee work, Mrs. Blumenthal serves as the advisor to The Auxiliary, a support group founded in 1951. She served as The Auxiliary’s president from 1984 to 1986 “which seems like such a long time ago,” she says. But she also says that the 20 years of board work have gone by very quickly because there always is so much to do and because of “the exceptional doctors and loyal volunteers who are the essence of Good Sam.”
Sway with the palms at South Enjoy the smells and tastes of the South Pacific at the Garden of the Ebell barbecue, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd., Fri., Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Besides roast pork, grilled chicken and fish and vegetarian choices, there will also be specially themed cocktails. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers, $15 for children ages eight to 12 years old (no charge for children under eight years old). Call 323-931-1277 or go to ebelleventtickets.com.
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Academy diversifies under Cheryl Boone Isaacs' watch By Suzan Filipek Cheryl Boone Isaacs lives in exciting times, perhaps among the most exciting in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ nearly 90-year history. As president, the Windsor Square resident heads the organization which recently changed up its membership and governing board. Nearly half of the latest class of new members is now women and people of color, compared to what has been an almost all-white, all-male group since its earliest beginnings at the Ambassador Hotel in 1927. Increasing the diversity was on the Boone Isaacs agenda for a long time, she said last month in her office after returning from a film festival in Italy. She says that she has a long to-do list, which includes no less than building a worldclass movie museum in the former May Co. building on Wilshire Blvd. Boone Isaacs and the Academy were working on plans to diversify the membership last year, and Boone Isaacs repeated the call in January. Then the 2016 Oscar nominees were announced. When not one person of color was nominated for a second year in a row, a boycott ensued, which brought Boone Isaacs’ and the Academy’s plan into a faster pace. “It started more of a public discussion then a private one… “It’s all good,” Boone Isaacs added. “We’re continuing to evolve our relevance.” Until recently Boone Isaacs was the only African American on the board of governors and among just a few women (three). She is serving her third term as president, and she is up for re-election for a fourth term, to be determined early this month. “I am very, very honored,” she says of her volunteer post. She has served 23 years on the board as governor repre-
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Cheryl Boone Isaacs senting the public relations branch. She credits a sense of humor to guiding her way. A political degree from Whittier College has probably helped. “Big time,” she says, as has her extensive background in marketing and communication. Boone Isaacs has been a mo-
tion picture marketing executive for over 30 years and has several Oscar winners in her resume. Boone Isaacs is as excited about movies today as when she was a child in Massachusetts and was allowed to stay up late to watch the Academy Awards. Only now, the Irving Blvd. resident is working with the producers of next year’s show. “The Academy has many different committees, and members are masters of their craft. Their wealth of information is staggering,” she says. She’s been a member of the Academy since 1987, and she has held every post from secretary to president. She has taught and been a guest lecturer at several universities, and she currently is an adjunct professor at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. She was also
an adjunct professor at USC Cinema and Television School’s Peter Stark Producing Program; Columbia College Chicago, and Mount Saint Mary’s College. She tells her students to pay attention. No matter how boring or small the job, there is something to learn and you never know where it will lead. She should know; she knocked on a lot of doors, and, as luck would have it, landed a post on the press junket for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” She went on to jobs at Columbia Pictures, New Line Cinema and Paramount Studios, and handled several Best Picture winners, including “Forrest Gump,” “Braveheart,” “The King’s Speech” and “The Artist.” Academy Museum She remembers shopping at the May Co. long before it
was targeted for the Academy’s new museum. A funding campaign is halfway to its $388 million goal for the Renzo Piano-Zoltan Pali design. Plans call for the museum to open in 2018. Boone Isaacs settled in Windsor Square 19 years ago, first on Lucerne Blvd. She moved to Irving Blvd. seven years ago. The neighborhood’s trees are a big attraction. So is Larchmont Blvd., where she has been an avid shopper, and misses the mom-and-pops. “My favorite shoe story is leaving,” she laments. But there’s always the movies. She enjoys them with her husband Stanley Isaacs, a producer, writer and director, whose most recent documentary is about Alan Ladd, Jr. “We have to go to the movies,” she says. “We see movies all the time.”
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DEBUTANTES above will be honored at a ball in December. Photo on page one shows the tea party recently given at the area home of Mrs. Michael Wright.
JUNIOR LEAGUE’S new directors are, front row, L-R: Alexa Hughes, Katie Young McCullough, Ness Okonkwo, Karla Sayles and Kim Novak; back row, L-R: Nicole Gonzales, Ricci Ramos, Nikki Williams-Nagler, Gena Urowsky, Melody Fang, Yasmin Coffey, Alecia Burkett and Nadine Weiss-Flam.
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to a tea given by Las Madrinas at the Windsor Square home of Mrs. Michael Wright in June. At the tea, Mrs. Jon Newby, president of Las Madrinas, formally welcomed the families and thanked them for their contributions and commitment to the community. Among the Las Madrinas members greeting the guests were debutante chairman, Mrs. Henry Hancock, and ball chairman, Mrs. Preston Brooks. Established in 1933 as the first affiliate group of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Las Madrinas honors families who have demonstrated commitment to the civic, cultural, and philanthropic life of Southern California by presenting their daughters at the annual Las Madrinas Ball. Donations, together with the annual support of Las Madrinas members and friends, have enabled the affiliate group to complete nine major endowments and capital projects at the hospital since 1988. This year, Las Madrinas is continuing to fund a $5 million pledge to endow a pediatric simulation research laboratory.
directors, officers Established locally 90 years ago, the Junior League of Los Angeles (JLLA) recently elected its leaders for the coming year. The president’s mantle was transferred from Denise Snider Perlstein to Ness Okonkwo, who served as president-elect during the past year. The new president– elect who is scheduled to succeed Okonkwo is Katie Young McCullough. Okonkwo’s fellow board members are: secretary, Nikki Williams-Nagler; treasurer, Melody Fang; directors: Alecia Burkett, Yasmin Coffey, Nicole Gonzales, Ricci Ramos, Katie Schellenberg and Gena Urowsky. Also serving are sustaining director, Nadine WeissFlam; president-elect-elect, Karla Sayles; advisor to the president, Minna Taylor; assistant to the president, Alexa Hughes; and assistant to the board, Kim Novak. Founded in 1926, the JLLA describes its mission
as “promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.” An exclusively educational and charitable enterprise, the JLLA annually provides 60,000 volunteer hours to the local community. Among ongoing League projects are ones focusing on young people through increasing both literacy and self-esteem. The group’s “Thrive through Literacy” project has League members working with community partner organizations in seven different locations around the city. Another youth-oriented JLLA project is “Fostering Independence,” where the JLLA works with a community partner, Alliance for Children’s Rights, to serve needs of young women ages 14-21 who are in, or once were in, foster care. The new board serves until the end of next spring.
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AUGUST 2016
Regina Chung found a house and true love in Windsor Square By Suzan Filipek When Regina Chung saw a home for sale in Windsor Square in 1984, she had barely ventured into the neighborneighbor hood, mostly admiring its tree canopy-lined streets from afar. Interest rates were a whopping 18 percent, but Regina and her husband Jim were undeterred, and with help from relatives, they were able to raise enough money for the down payment. Before escrow closed, they were already remodeling the two-story house. Furious, the real estate agent told them to “’Stop right now!’” Chung had immigrated from Korea a few years earlier and didn’t know about U.S. real estate rules and polices, she explains, still laughing about the incident. Her good nature and sense of humor have served her well
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Regina Chung in her new country and also on the board of the Windsor Square Association, where she serves as liaison to the Korean community. “She’s an outstanding board member. She’s the kind of person who will volunteer to do anything… and she adds her own perspective,” said WSA president Larry Guzin.
“She’ss always ready and willing to help,” echoed longtime WSA board member June Bilgore. Chung would eventually earn a real estate license and worked at Better Homes & Gardens Realty, formerly on Larchmont, and further up the street at Coldwell Bank North — where she was named Rookie of the Year. She also earned a tax professional license. She and Jim raised two children at the home they moved into all those years ago on Lucerne; and now welcome their two grandchildren to the site. Regina would eventually leave real estate to run a teriyaki lunch restaurant downtown, managing a 10-member staff. When her father became ill, her travels to visit him in Korea changed her life course. After he died, grief-stricken, she volunteered at her
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church and started a four-year stint at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where she brought magazines to patients. She never dreamed she would leave Korea when still a student in Seoul or after graduating with masters degrees in Korean and German, and even after friends introduced her to her future father-in-law whose son lived in the states. When he showed her a photo of his eldest son, “I didn’t like him,” she says. She wasn’t ready to get married, she explained. Her future father-inlaw persisted. “I was his #1 choice,” she laughs. Finally, she agreed to meet his son. The meeting went well. “But I still didn’t like him,” she laughs again. Her future father-in-law convinced her to give his son another chance, and this time she found the eligible bachelor “a nice man, a good man.” They dated two weeks, “and then my father-in-law said, ‘Let’s get married.’” Regina smiles about it today; back then she agreed to an engagement, and thus began a long-distance courtship, as Regina lived in Seoul, and Jim’s family had immigrated to Los Angeles years earlier. “He wrote me letters every day,” she says, still touched by his correspondence. Jim, an engineer with the city Dept. of W Water and Power, and Regina have remodeled their home three times in all, including the early escrow snafu. Her experiences have
taught her not to take things for granted. She watched after the Los Angeles riots as area residents coordinated with the police to help secure the neighborhood, and she has witnessed the benefit of local government. Changing the city, the county and the nation starts with small steps, she says. As a WSA board member since 2009, she learned the area’s historic architecture, tree-lined streets and family friendly neighborhood were not a coincidence. The area’s charms were the result of the efforts of neighbor volunteers who have worked to protect and beautify the area. “From the first sight I fell in love with my neighborhood,” she says.
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Mother relocates office, home after discovering Larchmont By Billy Taylor When Vivian Gueler signed a lease for office space on Larchmont Blvd. in 2011, she knew she had stumbled onto something special. Five years later, she is a local resident, has a child enrolled in a nearby preschool, and is volunteering to help organize the Larchmont Family Fair. “The neighborhood is really unique,” says Gueler, adding, “I instantly loved it and wanted to make it my home.” Born in Sherman Oaks, Gueler is a Los Angeles native and a proud UCLA alumnus, but says she wasn’t really aware of Larchmont Village until a chance encounter. A partner at Pacific Trust Group (a boutique mortgage brokerage), Gueller was tasked with finding new office space for the business, and it was during that search she fell in love with the neighborhood. “I didn’t originally know how strong the sense of community was in this area, and how much Larchmont Blvd. served as a base and meeting point for the adjacent neighborhoods,” she explains. At the time, Gueler was living in a Beverly Hills condo, having just given birth to her daughter, Nikka. But she was “looking for something more”
from a neighborhood. Less than a year after relocating her business to Larchmont, she bought a house in Brookside and enrolled Nikka at Plymouth Preschool. In fact, according to Gueler, it’s no accident that she now lives, works and spends much of her time around Larchmont Blvd. “It was strategic. It makes my life both easy and happy,” she says with a laugh. “We’re never moving. The area is like Mayberry in the middle of Los Angeles.” No surprise then that Gueler was quickly inspired to give back to the community as a volunteer. “This area is community driven and people really do know each other. I wanted to get involved to meet neighbors and do what I can to help the community,” she says. After joining the Larch-
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mont Boulevard Association (LBA) earlier this year, Gueler learned there was a need for volunteers to help organize the Larchmont Family Fair. “Betsy Malloy is really the event’s organizer, I’m just helping where I can with sponsorships and budgets and things like that,” says Gueler.
The Larchmont Family Fair is an annual event each October, sponsored by the LBA, that brings more than 10,000 people to Larchmont Blvd. for a weekend of competitions, exhibitors, rides and vendors. “Other neighborhoods do fairs, but not like this,” says Gueler, who hopes her efforts as a volunteer help to preserve the tradition. On the topic of preserving the neighborhood, the Chronicle asked Gueler (a mortgage broker) her thoughts on the growing number of storefront vacancies on Larchmont Blvd. “I’m not worried in that I know they’re going to get rented. I do feel that the price per square foot that the owners of these buildings are trying to attain is quite high. And I think it’s going to prohibit mom-and-pop type retailers from being able to go in and
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thrive because they’re going to always have to worry about being able to pay rent,” explains Gueler. “It’s disappointing,” she continues, “The fact that there are 13 vacancies right now should be a signal to the owners that, perhaps, the price per square foot is a little high. When you have turn-over like that, it’s certainly not ideal and it’s a sign.” Regardless, Gueler says she expects a bright future for the Larchmont communities: “It’s crazy how many people I meet that grew up here and want to stay here. I find that quite unusual for such a large city. “They want their kids to have a similar experience to their own. A lot of people grow up here and leave for school or whatever, but then come back in their 30’s and 40’s. I think that’s telling, right?”
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DIRECTORY OF WHO'S WHO
The following organizations include Larchmont people and their memberships. If your club is not listed, please write to “Who’s Who Directory,” circula- Meals on Wheels. 213-484-7112; stvincent- ics Research and Therapy. lasfloristasinc@ gmail.com; lasfloristas.org. tion@ larchmontchronicle.com or call mow.org; dtwerdahl@stvincentmow.org. ARCS FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH LES AMIES CHILDREN’S 323-462-2241, ext. 13. FOUNDER CHAPTER SERVICES INSTITUTE, INC.
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Philanthropic ALEXANDRIA HOUSE
Ayanna Keeling, development contact. Established in 1942. Purpose: To provide mental health and suicide prevention services to communities in and around Los Angeles. Support groups for people who have attempted or lost loved ones to suicide. 310751-5426; didihirsch.org.
Judy Vaughan, founding executive director. Purpose: a transitional residence for single women and women with children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Volunteer and donation EBELL OF LOS ANGELES opportunities include playing “top chef” for a night, a thrift sale every 2nd Sat., and host- Loyce Braun, President. 400+ members. A ing fundraisers. 213-381-2649; alexandria- club for today’s woman, this philanthropic, cultural and educational organization house.org. supports 20 charities that help women & ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL Jenny Chow, president, 7 members. Purpose: children, grants over 50 college scholarships Chartered in 1938, serves and provides sup- each year, holds gourmet lunches with guest port to School on Wheels, Good Shepherd speakers, wine & dine dinners, barbeques, Shelter for Homeless Women, Braille Insti- art receptions, dances, holiday events, play tute and Hope-Net. 213-810-8791; altrusa. readings, film screenings, book clubs, and crafts workshops in a Nationally Registered com. historic Italian Renaissance building, and ASSISTANCE LEAGUE sponsors field trips. Call Membership DirecOF LOS ANGELES Andy Goodman, president. Melanie Merians, tor Meredyth Deighton for membership inchief executive director. 600+ members. formation. 323-931-1277; ebelloflosangeles. Purpose: Established in 1919 to improve the com. quality of the lives of at-risk children and their families by providing social services in the Los Angeles community. Local auxiliaries and their chairs include: Anne Banning Auxiliary, Floran Fowkes; Bookworms Auxiliary, Audrey Fimpler; College Alumnae Auxiliary, Mary Toolen-Roskam; Hilltoppers Auxiliary, Mary Kaufman; Mannequins Auxiliary, Rebecca Abano-Trail; Nine O’Clock Players Auxiliary, Dee Nasatir; Pre-School Auxiliary, Yvonne Cazier; Founder Assisteens Auxiliary, Sharona Alperin, Kelly Goode, and Robyn Field. 323-469-1973; assistanceleaguela.org.
BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER
Kimberlee Jones, director of development. Purpose: Provide family-centered early intervention and adaptive education services for children birth through second grade who are visually impaired. Volunteer opportunities available year round. 323-664-2153; blindchildrenscenter.org.
CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER
Betsy Butler, executive director. Purpose: work in collaboration with other organizations to protect, secure and advance the comprehensive civil rights of women and girls. 323-951-1041; cwlc.org.
CHILDHELP
Loretta Sturla, president. 100 members. Meets every 2nd Thurs. except July, Aug. and Nov. Purpose: meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at risk children by focusing their efforts and resources in the areas of advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach. The Los Angeles Chapter will host their annual Wonderland event Nov. 6 at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel, as well as other fun events throughout the year. 760-674-9400; childhelp.org.
THE COLLEAGUES
Barbera Thornhill, president. 65 members. Nine meetings a year. Purpose: Supports Children’s Institute, Inc. to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraising activities include annual spring luncheon and fashion show, and operation of The Colleagues Boutique, a designer resale and vintage clothing store at 3312 Pico Blvd. 213-260-7621; thecolleagues.com.
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE
Tanya Caligiuri, president. Gloria Dahl, national director. 85 members. Purpose: raise funds to provide scholarships to students and accredited teachers to participate in Foundation’s educational programs. 310472-8306; freedomsfoundation.org.
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AUXILIARY
Contact Adriana Sandoval, director of development. Meets five times a year. Purpose: assist at four centers for the homeless and raise funds. 213-482-1834; gschomeless.org.
HOLLYGROVE
Brad Slocum and Peter Brown, co-chairs. Purpose: a family-centered community organization serving abused and neglected children to age 18, and those at risk of abuse, neglect or in poverty. 323-463-2119; hollygrove.org.
HOLLYWOOD WILSHIRE YMCA
Dr. Cheryl Craft, president, president-elect is Donna Tohidi Anderson. 75 members. Meets monthly year-round. Purpose: ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) advances science in America by raising funds for outstanding collegiate scholars in the fields of science, engineering and medical research. 310NGA, INC. Mary Jaworski, president. 100 members. The 375-1936; arcsfoundation .org/los_angeles BANNING RESIDENCE Needlework Guild meets monthly. Purpose: provide new clothing, shoes and linens to MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS the homeless and needy. 323-931-4885; nga- Janet Akman, president. 500 members. inc.org. Meets once a month. Purpose: to support NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE the Banning Residence Museum. 310-5487777; thebanningmuseum.org. FOUNDER CHAPTER Mrs. Rock Lane (Margo), president. 365 memFRIENDS OF THE bers. Purpose: mother-daughter philanthropy FAIRFAX LIBRARY organization. Annual benefit in Dec. Runs Patricia Walker, contact. Book sales are Ticktocker Thrift Shop at 9441 Culver Blvd. to Wednesdays, 12 to 4 p.m. Meets 2nd Tues., of support Head Start. 323-665-5981; nclla.org. the month. Always looking for more volunteers. Purpose: to support the library acquiNATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE sition fund and various programs, including CORONET DEBUTANTE BALL the children and teen summer programs. BOARD Dr. Wendy Chang, ball director. Mrs. Victor 323-936-6191; lapl.org. FRIENDS OF THE Montalbo (Mary), ball president. Purpose: National Charity League supports the CorJOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY onet Debutante Ball in Nov. at the Beverly Thom Garbrecht, president; Daniel KendHilton; fundraising supports philanthropic rick, vice president and co-treasurer, Ruth projects of the National Charity League, L.A. Roberts, co-treasurer. Five members. Purpose: to support the library. Holds book Founder Chapter. 323-665-5981; nclla.org sales on the first Friday and Saturday of the ORPHANAGE GUILD Indi Carey, president. Purpose: raise funds for month to support the library. Always lookMaryvale, LA’s oldest residential treatment ing for more volunteers. 323-962-3521; lapl. agency for abused and neglected girls ages 11 org. HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS AND to 18 placed there by the courts. 626-280-6510; PROFESSIONAL WOMEN losangelesorphanageguild.strikingly.com. Marjory Hopper, president, 15 members. ORPHANAGE GUILD JUNIORS Bette Baer, president. Meets eight times a Purpose: Achieve equity for individuals in year. Purpose: mentorship through activi- the workplace through advocacy and eduties and outings for residents at Maryvale, cation. Meets 2nd Sat. monthly. Hosts lunLA’s oldest residential treatment agency for cheon every autumn at the Preston in the girls ages 6 to 17 who are placed by the court. Loews Hollywood Hotel. 562-699-6288; 626-280-6510; betteannbaer@gmail.com; mjhop6334 @aol.com; bpwcal.org. LEAGUE OF WOMEN losangelesorphanage guild.strikingly.com. Phoebe Vaccaro, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. with its work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraisers include theater receptions, an annual holiday dinner and other activities. 213-260-7621; childrensinstitute.org.
VOTERS, LOS ANGELES CHAPTER PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE, SOUTHERN Martha Sklar and Maria Montero, co-presidents. 500 members. Meets monthly Sept.CALIFORNIA AUXILIARY
David Almaraz, chair. Purpose: Strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibil- Purpose: affiliate of the graduate theological program at U.C. Berkeley. Provides scholarity. 323-467-4161; ymcala.org. ships for and promotes Eastern Orthodox HOPE-NET Tom Patterson, president, 200 volunteers. religion. See orthodoxinstitute.org for more Board meets bi-monthly. Purpose: help information. PEGGY ALBRECHT eliminate hunger through area food panFRIENDLY HOUSE tries and to provide low-income housing to families and individuals in the Wilshire Monica Phillips, assistant director. Founded Center and Los Angeles metro area. Taste of in 1951 as the first home for women recovLarchmont this year is Mon., Aug. 29 from 6 ering from alcohol and drug addiction in the to 9 p.m. 213-389-9949; hopenetla.org. USA. Purpose: provide an opportunity for JEFFREY FOUNDATION women to recover physically, spiritually and Alyce Morris Winston, founder and CEO. emotionally from drugs and alcohol in an atPurpose: provide services for special needs mosphere of love, compassion and support. children and their families, typically devel- 213-389-9964; friendlyhousela.org. oping children from 12 months, through age P.E.O., GU CHAPTER 18 with early education programs accredited Elizabeth Schwalm, president. 16 members. through CAEYC and regional centers. 323- Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 965-7536; thejeffreyfoundation.org. the Wilshire Country Club; in Nov. and Dec. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES meets the 2nd Tues. P.E.O. is an educational, Ness Okonkwo, president. 1,200 members. philanthropic organization that provides Seven general meetings Sept.–May. Purpose: scholarships for women and owns and mainpromote volunteerism, develop women’s po- tains a women’s liberal arts college in Nevada, tential and improve the community through MO. 213-245-4844; easchwalm @aol.com. effective action and the leadership of trained PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY volunteers. 323-957-4280; jlla.org.
JUNIORS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE, INC.
May. Purpose: non-partisan organization to inform citizens about government. 213-3681616; lwvlosangeles.org.
LOS ANGELES GARDEN CLUB
Nora Leibman, president. 60 members. Meets 2nd Mon. of the month at Visitors’ Auditorium, Griffith Park at 9:30 a.m. Sept.– June; different speaker each month. Purpose: to increase knowledge and love of gardening and support philanthropic causes. Toy collection/ monetary donations in Nov. for Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, a horticultural scholarship for a college student, and assisting Habitat for Humanity with landscaping or other civic projects. Spring and winter fundraisers. 818-236-3641; losangelesgardenclub.org.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, LOS ANGELES
Hilary Lentini, president. 300 members. Purpose: propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power through advocacy, innovation and community. 213-622-3200; nawbola.org.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, LOS ANGELES SECTION
Theresa Harris, president. Purpose: Fun- Rochelle Gores Fredston, founder. Pur- Purpose: to improve the quality of life for THE COLLEAGUE HELPERS IN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE (CHIPS) draising and other support for the Sisters pose: Supports Children’s Institute, Inc. women, children and families and to ensure of Social Service who operate Regis House
Anne Marie Scibelli, president. Purpose: support Children’s Institute, Inc. with their work to help children affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundraising and volunteer efforts include an annual fashion show, boutique fashion events, hosting special children’s activities, and donating and distributing toys. 213-260-7621; childrensinstitute.org
CUISINE Á ROULETTES
Daryl Twerdahl, volunteer contact. 120 members. Two general membership meetings yearly at St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, open board meetings monthly. Purpose: Fundraising and support for St. Vincent
Community Center, 2212 Beverly Blvd., LA 90057. Annual fundraiser is in October and is primarily a drawing. Group meets approximately four times a year. 213-380-8168; regishousecommunitycenter.com, regishousecc @att.net.
LAS FLORISTAS
Linda Cappello, president. 86 members. Meets 2nd Wed. of each month, Sept. to June in members’ homes. Purpose: support children’s charities at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center including Wheelchair Sports, Scholarships, Recreational Therapy, Adolescent Support, Robot-
with their work to help children affected by individual rights for all. Operates several thrift violence, abuse and other trauma. Fundrais- stores and a talkline. 323-651-2930; ncjwla.org. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN ers include the annual Winter Gala, annual REVOLUTION, LOS ANGELESBack-to-School event and numerous other ESCHSCHOLTZIA CHAPTER volunteer activities. 213-260-7621; childJan H. Gordon, regent. 133 members. Meets rensinstitute.org. 2nd Wed. monthly, Sept. through May. PurWOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB pose: historic preservation; non-political OF LOS ANGELES Joan Liebowitz, president. Rita Gilbert, and non-religious lineage society. lahawki@ membership contact. Meets for lunch 1st aol.com or laedar.org. TOWN AND GOWN OF USC Thurs. most months. Purpose: Contributes to four charities a year. Hosts a holiday lun- Pat Whitman president. 850 members. Escheon and an annual tea at the home of the tablished in 1904. Purpose: Engage women in philanthropy, provide academic scholarConsul General. 818-763-6623.
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THE BLUE RIBBON
Jenny Sturrock, associate director 466 members. Meets on a special events basis by invitation only at different sites in the city. Purpose: fundraising to support resident companies in arts education program of the Music Center of Los Angeles County. 213972-3348; jsturrock@musiccenter.org.
bers. Meets 1st Thurs. of the month (Sept.– June). Purpose: support Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s charitable care program with financial resources and volunteering. October fundraiser is held in the South Bay. mperWILSHIRE ROTARY CLUB Ken Scott, president. 58 members. Meets rine@mednet.ucla.edu; ortho-institute.org. Wednesdays at noon at The Ebell of Los GOOD SAMARITAN COSTUME COUNCIL OF Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Purpose: EnHOSPITAL AUXILIARY LOS ANGELES COUNTY courage and foster the ideal of service and Mahlon Lawton, president. 150 members. MUSEUM OF ART high ethical standards in business and the General meetings Oct., Feb. and May. Purcommunity. Contact through wilshirerota- pose: Philanthropy, staffing of the Good Sa- Elizabeth Logan, contact. 50 members. ry.org. or facebook/wilshirerotary.com. maritan Gift Shop and public relations. 213- Board meets six to eight times from Sept. to June. Purpose: support the costume and WINDSOR SQUARE-HANCOCK 977-2939; goodsam.org. textile department of the Los Angeles CounPARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY LAS MADRINAS ty Museum of Art. 323-857-6295; costumeJudy Zeller, president, 200 members. Board Marcie Newby, President. 175 members. council@lacma.org. of Trustees meets quarterly at members’ Kelly Rouse, Public Relations chair. Meets DOCENT COUNCIL OF homes. Researches and preserves historical three times yearly. Purpose: honors famiLOS ANGELES COUNTY information on Windsor Square, Hancock lies who have demonstrated a commitment MUSEUM OF ART Park and Greater Rancho La Brea. Social to the civic, cultural, and philanthropic life events and annual Garden Tour. Contact: of Southern California by presenting their Emily Craig, docent council coordinator. wshphs@gmail,com, www.wshphs.org. daughters at the annual Las Madrinas Ball. 493 members. Purpose: volunteer educational services for students and adults in the WOMEN AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE 626-564-0442; rouse505@pacbell.net Margot Bennett, executive director. Ann ReLAS NINAS DE LAS MADRECITAS form of tours, lectures, and informal coniss Lane, founder. Purpose: prevent gun vio- Jennings Nelson, president. 90 members, versations. 323-857-6109; lacma.org. FOLK ART COUNCIL OF CRAFT lence by educating the public, policymakers girls grades nine through 12. Meets 2nd and the media about the human, financial Wed. of the month Sept.–June. Purpose: AND FOLK ART MUSEUM and public health consequences and dangers volunteer at Orthopaedic Institute for Chil- Letha Greenberg, contact person. 40 memof firearms. 310-204-2348; wagv.org. dren and in the community; fundraising bers. Board meets 1st Tues. of the month. WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION projects benefiting the patients of OIC in- Monthly programs, except July and Aug., feaclude a spring fashion show and Christmas ture tours of private and museum collections. OF LOS ANGELES Kay Burt, executive administrator. 1,200 mem- See’s Candy Sale; presentation of seniors at Purpose: to support the museum and foster bers. Board meets monthly. Purpose: promote Annual Evergreen Ball. ortho-institute.org; interest in folk art. 323-931-0497; cafam.org. BARNSDALL ARTS /FOJAC full participation of women lawyers and judges mperrine @mednet.ucla.edu. THE LEAGUE (LCC) Shelah Leher-Graiwer, executive director. 14 in the legal profession, maintain integrity of board members. Purpose: provide quality art CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH legal system by advocating principles of faireducation and exhibitions that nurture creness and equality, improve status of women in ORTHOPEDIC NEEDS society, including exercise of equal rights and Chris Wright Roper, president. 30 members. ativity, the acquisition of artistic skills, and reproductive choice. Does not give referrals or Meets 1st Tues. of the month (Sept.–June) at the aesthetic appreciation of art and build do pro bono work. 213-892-8982; wlala.org. Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Purpose: community through access and engageto support the OIC charitable care program ment. 323-363-4629; barnsdallarts.org. HOLLYWOOD BOWL SOCIETY with financial resources and volunteering. CARES AUXILIARY Fundraiser is an annual “Casino Night” in Oc- Leslie Crunelle, president. 60 members. Mindy Halls, president. 200 patrons. Board tober held at OIC’s downtown campus. mper- Meets monthly. Purpose: support the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles Philharmonic and meets monthly Sept.-June, except Dec. Pur- rine @mednet.ucla.edu; ortho-institute.org. pose: support LAC+USC Medical Center by LUMINAIRES, FOUNDER CHAPTER youth education programs. 323-850-2166; volunteer work and donations. 323-226- Judy Kloner, president. 160 members. Gener- hollywoodbowl.com. 6941; lacusccares.org. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE al meeting four times a year. Purpose: support CEDARS-SINAI WOMEN’S GUILD LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC group benefiting vision research at Doheny Gina Furth, president. 2,000 members. Eye Institute, now affiliated with UCLA’s Jules Rabab Ashley, president. 50 members. Meets Board meets six times a year. Purpose: sup- Stein Eye Institute. 323-442-7101; jsei.org. once a month, Oct.-May. Purpose: encourport Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, primarily age attendance at Los Angeles Philharmonic LUMINAIRES JUNIORS through fund-raising, support programs, Mary Lischke, president. 130 members. performances; fundraising, build bridges beresearch and education. 310-423-3667; wo- General meetings six times a year. Pur- tween cultures and countries through intermensguildcs.org or womensguild@cshs.org. pose: support group benefiting vision re- national ball once a year; provide sponsorCHILDREN’S HOSPITAL search at Doheny Eye Institute, now affili- ship to children and their families to attend concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall. 323LOS ANGELES ated with UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute. 850-2166; laphil.com. ASSOCIATES & AFFILIATES 323-442-7101; jsei.org. THE LOS ANGELES Bonnie McClure, chair. 38 Guilds and AuxSEARCHLIGHTERS PHILHARMONIC AFFILIATES iliaries. Purpose: raise money for Children’s Anne-Marie Peterson, President. 23 memHospital Los Angeles. 323-361-2367; chla. bers. Meet 1st Tues. of the month (Sept.– David Clark, chair. 1,000 members. Meets org. June). Purpose: provide funds to support 10 times yearly. Purpose: support the Los CHARITABLE CHILDREN’S GUILD medical research and education for Ortho- Angeles Philharmonic Association. 323-8502166; laphil.com. (CCG) paedic Institute for Children. Main fundLOS ANGELES Purpose: support Orthopaedic Institute for raiser is an “Annual Luncheon and Silent PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE Children’s charitable care program with fi- Auction” event in the fall. mperrine@medKaren Growdon and Pam Thompson, conancial resources and volunteering. Main net.ucla.edu; ortho-institute.org. presidents. 90 members. General memberfundraiser is the “It’s a Bargain Thrift Shop” SISTER SERVANTS ship meets six times yearly in members’ on the OIC campus. 213-742-1478; mperOF MARY GUILD homes. Purpose: raise funds to support Los rine@mednet.ucla.edu; ortho-institute.org. Denise Nighman, president. 165 members. Angeles Philharmonic and endowment for LAS AMIGAS DE LAS LOMAS Meets five times a year. Purpose: fundraising youth education programs. Invitation only. AUXILIARY OF THE CCG to assist sisters in carrying out their mission. 323-850-2166; laphil.com. Barbra Zukerman, president. 35 members. The sisters are RNs, LVNs, CNAs who provide MUSES OF THE CALIFORNIA Meets 2nd Mon. of the month. Purpose: supcare to patients in their own homes regardSCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION port the Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s charitable care program with financial re- less of illness, race or religion, free of charge. Diane Siegel, president. 115 members. Meets sources and volunteering. Main fundraiser This year, the annual benefit luncheon will 2nd Mon. of the month Sept–June. Purpose: is an annually themed fall event in Octo- be Sat., Oct 8 at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset supports and promotes the California Sciber. lasamigas.org or facebook.com/lasami- Blvd. 818-763-0970; dnighman@gmail.com. ence Center and its education programs for ST. ANNE’S GUILD youth. Provides fundraising and volunteer gasdelaslomas. mperrine@mednet.ucla.edu; Kay Lindsui and Trudy Decaen, co-president. activities for the Community Youth Proortho-institute.org. Bethany Walczak, associate director of special grams, the California State Science Fair and LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE events and volunteers. Meets two times a year. the Hands-On Science Camp. Membership ORTHOPAEDIC GUILD Purpose: serve at-risk, pregnant and parent- open to men and women. 310-259-7288; AUXILIARY OF THE CCG Joan Cleven, president. 30 members. Meets ing teens, young women and their children. pattimcgov@ gmail.com. MUSEUM SERVICE 1st Thurs. of the month (Sept.–June). Pur- Fundraising events include the thrift shop fashion show Sept. 15 and the holiday bazaar COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELES pose: support Orthopaedic Institute for COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Children’s charitable care program with Nov. 12. 213-381-2931 x341; stannes.org. Tim Deegan, chair. 150 members. Annual ST. JOHN OF GOD financial resources and volunteering. Main meeting at museum. Purpose: Guest servicfundraiser is a Book & Author Luncheon WOMEN’S LEAGUE held the last Tues. in October. mperrine@ Margaret Cherene, president. 100 members. es. 323-857-6228; tdeegan @lacma.org. mednet.ucla.edu; ortho-institute.org. Purpose: volunteering and fundraising to as- NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN LAS MADRECITAS THE ARTS COMMITTEE, sist patients in St. John of God Retirement AUXILIARY OF THE CCG and Care Center. 323-731-7141; info@ hosSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Kerbanu Pudumjee, president. 140 mem- pitallerfoundation.org. Janet Barnet and Marilyn Levin, co-presiships to students at USC and enhance the facilities on the USC campus. president@ townandgownofusc.org; pdwhitman@roadrunn.com; townandgownofusc.org.
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dents. 75 members. For membership contact Margaret Black. Meets 8 to 10 times a year. Purpose: to support the National Museum of Women in the Arts and to increase public awareness of the work of California women artists locally and nationally. Sponsor exhibits, support educational programs, visit women artists’ studios and galleries and tour private collections. 323-656-9271; nmwa.org.
Education
BUCKLEY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Purpose: to support the policies of the School in maintaining The Buckley School’s high standards; support the School’s academic and administrative functions; assist in the School’s social and cultural activities; create a closer relationship among the School, the students, and the parents; and assist in fundraising. 818-461-6770; buckley.org.
CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL PTO BOARD
Purpose: fundraising events for Cathedral Chapel School and general support of school. 323-938-9976; cathedralchapelschool.org.
FRIENDS OF HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY
Schedule is posted on website. Purpose: fundraising and implementing projects. 323935-5272; hancockparkschool .com/friendsof-hancock-park-school.
FRIENDS OF THIRD STREET
Anna Song, Patricia Alexander and Heather Kampf co-presidents. 350 members. Quarterly meetings held each year in the school auditorium; please see calendar on website for dates and times. Purpose: raise money for enrichment programs. 323-939-8337; friendsofthird.org.
HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Maria Weidmann, president. 1,400 members. Meets six times yearly. Purpose: Support school and build school community. 818-487-6611; hw.com.
IMMACULATE HEART PARENTS’ COUNCIL
Mary-Jo Uniack, president. Board meets monthly Sept.-May. Purpose: raise funds for the school and a forum for communication. Serves both the middle and high schools. 323-461-3651; immaculateheart.org.
LOYOLA HIGH MOTHERS’ GUILD
Jane Hawley, president, 40 members. Board meets quarterly. 323-309-8006; loyolahs.edu
MARLBOROUGH PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Teresa Kadlec and Amanda Mansour, copresidents. 1,000 members. Purpose: provide leadership and involvement opportunities. 323-935-1147; marlborough.org.
ST. BRENDAN SCHOOL PARENT BOARD
Jacqueline Fox, president. 226 families. Board meets 2nd Tues. of each month. Purpose: fundraising, communication forum, support co-curricular activities and welcome new families. 213-382-7401; stbrendanschool.com.
ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION
Meets monthly, year-round. Purpose: community building, fundraising and hospitality. 213-233-0133; sjsla.org.
THIRD STREET PTA
Emmy Kirkley, president. Meetings held the first Friday in Aug., Oct., Nov., Feb., Mar., Apr., and May. Purpose: to promote and build parent/family engagement and work with Friends of Third to raise funds for enrichment and curricular programs for Third Street Elementary students. 323-9398337; thirdstreetpta.org.
WILSHIRE CREST PTA
Mikki Morris, president. Purpose: Fundraising and support for school and student needs. 323-938-5291.
WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL PTA
Hannah Ye, Gabby Meoli, co-chairs. 120 families. Meets monthly Sept.–May. 323-939-3800.
WILTON PLACE SCHOOL PTA
Call for more information. 213-389-1181.
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Larchmont Chronicle
AUGUST 2016
Ebell elects longtime member as president By Suzan Filipek It was the holiday dance that drew Loyce Braun to the Ebell Club years ago. “Honestly, that would have been enough to make me join,” said Braun, who is the Club’s new president. “I soon discovered that there was much more to the Ebell than its beautiful buildings and an occasional dance. Its fascinating history, on-going philanthropies, interesting programs and intriguing members drew me in.” The 22-year board member joined the Ebell in 1994 and has served as chair, theater chair and first vice president. She is its 62nd president. A fourth-grade teacher, she graduated from UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago, and she has two grown sons and a granddaughter. The Los Angeles native
moved to Chicago after marrying. “But 12 years later, family ties and deep love for the west, especially California’s mountains and deserts, brought us back to Los Angeles.” She would leave teaching (though continued to volunteer) to work temporarily as part of the third generation in her family’s architectural millwork business, which had become Taylor Brothers Stair Company. She retired from that “temporary post” 30 years later when one of her clients needed to have her vintage mahogany staircase copied and a new section built. The client was a member of the Ebell who encouraged her to join. When she was a new member she soon discovered the Ebell’s “treasured history” while assigned to survey the
NEW PRESIDENT Loyce Braun.
Club’s contents. She found red Chinese lanterns hanging from pipes in the janitors’ supply closet, harem outfits from a costumer in San Francisco, ledgers and copy books filled with beautifully hand-written minutes and yearbooks going back to 1894. “But what really drew me
in and will always be the draw for me is our members.” Nearing 500, the Club is an exception to the fate of most of the vanished women’s organizations of a bygone era. Incoming board The incoming 2016 / 2017 board members are: Janna Harris (returning), treasurer; Joyce Davidson (returning) finance chair); Laurie Schechter, programs chair / general chair of departments; Linda Myerson Dean, membership chair / 4th vice president; Donna Russell (returning), scholarships chair; Helene Seifer (returning), publications chair / 2nd vice president); Jane Martin (returning after a one year break), first vice president); Julie Stromberg (returning), public relations chair; Portia Lee, house chair / 3rd vice president; Patricia Lombard, Rest
Cottage chair; Ginger Barnard (recording secretary); Myrna Gintel, development chair; Judith Wyle, theater chair; and Wilma Pinder, corresponding secretary. The incoming 2017-2018 Nominating Committee is Sandy Boeck, Esmay Fraser, Patty Hill, Geraldine Hurley, Morency Maxwell, Elizabeth “Cici” Sears, Chrys Tobias, Evalyn Vannozzi and Nan Williams. The nine members of the Ebell Nominating Committee are elected by the membership and are charged with developing a slate of officers to be presented to the general membership for election. Nominations are accepted by the Committee from the membership, and members may self-nominate.
NEW PRESIDENT Judy Zeller.
Judy Zeller elected new head of Historical Society Judy Zeller is the new president of the Windsor SquareHancock Park Historical Society. Zeller, Windsor Square, was installed at the Society’s 40th annual meeting in the gardens of outgoing president Patricia Rye. Zeller, who previously served as secretary of the group, is originally from London, where she studied French, German and Italian. She has lived in Windsor Square for 20 years. She was director of protocol for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. After which she worked as director of human resources for various private equity companies. She has been active in various volunteer organizations including on the board of The Ovarian Cancer Circle, a volunteer (together with Myrna Gintel) at the Frances Blend School and at Laurel Elementary, mentor through the Fulfillment Fund, and volunteer at My Friend’s Place in Hollywood, a drop-in center for runaway and at risk youth. (Please turn to page 13)
Larchmont Chronicle
AUGUST 2016
Long time resident reflects on neighborhood appeal By Billy Taylor Having lived in the Larchmont community for the past 58 years, Sarane Burns Van Dyke has witnessed the neighborhood change over the years, and she wouldn’t live anywhere else. Van Dyke’s parents were V from the Midwest and settled in Los Angeles in 1930. She was born one year later at Good Samaritan Hospital on Thanksgiving Day.
Although V Van Dyke spent her early years in Westwood, she was soon attracted to Larchmont Village. “I knew all about Larchmont Blvd. as a girl,” says V Van Dyke. “It was a place to spend time with your friends. We used to go to the movies and hang out at the record store. I can even remember ice-skating with friends at Polar Palace on Van Ness. Back then you could get fish and chips at the Farmers
!"#$%&'())&$*+,&"-.+ Dr. Anderson grew up in the Windsor Square area. She attended St. James’ School and Marlborough School. After graduating from Stanford University, she was an assistant teacher at Bing Nursery School. She went to the University of Rochester for medical school and then did her internship and residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. There she received the Victor E. Stork Award for Continued Excellence and Future Promise in the Care of Children. For 7 years, she practiced in La Cañada at Descanso Pediatrics. She then decided to open her own practice on Larchmont Boulevard. She was named a Top Doctor in Pasadena magazine and a Top Rising Super Doctor in Los Angeles magazine for multiple years. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, going to the beach, reading, and playing tennis.
!"#$*)&/0+,"0$123.))45 Dr. McCollum (‘Dr. Alex’) was born and raised in Chico, California. She completed her graduate training at UC Santa Barbara and graduated from St. George’s University, School of Medicine in 2005. She then completed her pediatric residency training at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center in New York and later went on to complete a one year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Alex was most recently practicing medicine in New York and living in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn with her husband and two little boys. Hoping to one day relocate back to California, Dr. Alex’s prayers were answered when her husband took a job in the emergency department at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her lifelong dream of joining a small practice in California has finally been realized at Larchmont Pediatrics. Dr. Alex practices general pediatrics and has a special interest and expertise in pediatric dermatology. In her free time she enjoys taking advantage of living in Los Angeles, going to the beach, swimming with her boys, cooking and traveling to visit family. Dr. Alex is very excited to announce that they will have a new addition to their family in December.
321 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 1020 • 323-960-8500
!"#$%&'($)*+),-./$"0)12 !"#$%#&'()%*&'&+%(,-%'&./&"#(.+*(!0(12'#23 Angelique S. Campen, MD is a mother of three, an Emergency Medicine Physician, and an expert in the field of esthetic medicine. As a graduate of Marlborough, Georgetown University, and UCLA School of Medicine, Angelique is the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Providence St Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and practices as faculty in emergency medicine at UCLA. She also owns an esthetic medicine practice called “The Best Kept Secret in Larchmont.” She offers in-home confidential botox and fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Radiesse) as well as Latisse eyelash enhancement. You have likely seen many of her clients either on the big screen, TV, or along the streets of Larchmont, but you would never know it (with her talent for achieving the natural look). In her “free” time she volunteers her medical services at the LA free clinic, travels on humanitarian trips with the Wilshire Rotary, is a board officer of The Ebell Club as well as the Mannequins of the Assistance League, and serves on the Foundation for Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. She resides in Windsor Square together with her husband Chase, a realtor with Keller Williams on Larchmont, 12 year old twins Hunter and Paris, as well as 10 year old Scarlett.
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WOMEN OF LA LAR ARC RCHMONT 2016
Right: MATRIARCH Sarane Van Dyke sits front row center
Photo provided by Good Samaritan Hospital
Market for 50 cents.” Van Dyke graduated from V Marlborough School in 1949, and she completed a degree in sociology at USC in 1953. But it was only after she married Robert (Bob) Van Dyke in 1958 that they moved to Windsor Square to start their family. “Our first house was on the 100 block of S. Arden, and we paid $150 a month in rent,” says Van Dyke. “Can you imagine? I think it recently sold for $2 million,” she says with a laugh. Two years later, the couple T bought their dream home on Norton Ave. It was this house where they raised four children, and where Sarane continues to live to this day (Robert passed in 2008 after 50 years of marriage). “It was a great place to raise a family,” says Van Dyke. “Everybody knew everybody. Larchmont Blvd. was a place to meet and greet. You could walk down the street and storeowners would say ‘hi.’” Van Dyke says she rememV bers taking frequent trips to Pat’s Ice Cream with her kids: “They were well-known for their ice cream cakes.” One year year,, when Sarane’s son, David, was very young, he shoplifted from Landis General Store. What should a mother do? Sarane says she marched him right back to the beloved shop where owner Bob Landis stood over the boy as he cried and asked for forgiveness. That same boy would later go on to work as an assistant manager at Landis when he got older. “That’s the kind of place it was. We were one big commucommu nity,” she recalls. Today, T oday, Sarane’s children are all grown up, but the neighborhood’s charm continues to bring them back. “My house has a revolving door with people coming and going,” Sarane says of her four children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. “They love how central the neighborhood is to the rest of the city. “The other night,” continues Sarane, “I thought I was alone in the house and heard a noise, but when I came down the stairs my grandson was sitting there. He goes to Loyola and wanted to stop by. I love that.”
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Maybe that back to school feeling never quite leaves us. To me the end of summer and start of fall always has a sense of new beginnings. And once again I welcome the opportunity to reflect on the past year for this special annual Women of Larchmont issue. This year has been another wonderful whirlwind so I’m grateful for this chance to pause and consider all that we’ve accomplished. We were delighted to welcome our newest team member Dr. Ray Jalian, Board Certified Dermatologist, who brings to the practice his laser specialties focusing on acne scarring, trauma and surgical scars, as well as photo damaged skin. Prior to joining RFMD, Dr. Jalian completed his dermatology residency at UCLA, as well as an additional year of laser fellowship training at Harvard University. We are happy to have had Dr. Helen Fincher (Stanford trained der dermatologist) here with us part-time over the last year, and are looking forward to the next year as a team. Julie Gray (our PA for the last 10 years) and her husband welcomed their second baby girl last year, and have relocated to Pasadena. We will miss her terribly, but wish her all the best! As always, the hallmark of RFMD is staying ahead of the curve to offer our patients the latest and finest dermatologic treatments and techniques. Most recently we acquired Cutera Excel V. With longer wavelengths, this laser is unparalleled in its ability to allow us to treat any pigmentation or vascular regions including deep veins. The remarkable system is indicated for all skin types and requires little to no downtime. We also purchased CoolAdvantage from CoolScupting. The applicator allows us to reduce treatment time by almost half, improve patient comfort (the same fat cell destroying energy is delivered at a lower temperature), and address the most stubborn areas with improved contouring. We now have over a dozen lasers in the practice! I’ve continued to be academically active-I teach the dermatology residents at UCLA, as well as attend and speak at national and international conferences. Over the last year I traveled to New York to be the co-director of the Advanced Injection Techniques filler course for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. I also served as co-editor of a supplement to the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery entitled “Soft Tissue Fillers and Neuromodulators: International and Multidisiplinary Perspectives”, as well as writing several other articles and textbook chapters. I’m happy to include that I even managed to squeeze in a much-anticipated annual family vacation to Tulum, Mexico with extended family. Once again thank you to the Larchmont Chronicle for this opportunity to take stock of the past year. Thanks to my dedicated staff and loyal patients who make every day unique and rewarding. I feel honored to practice what I love in our cherished community.
Visit www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD.com or call (323) 464-8046. 321 N Larchmont Blvd. Ste. 906
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Patricia Carroll grew up in the real estate business as the daughter of Hollywoodland owner Ed Carroll. She is now president of the firm her late father operated in two offices, since the 1940’s on Larchmont Blvd. and Beachwood Dr. Patti actively works for preservation, and serves on the Land Use committee of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. She is a member of the Ebell Club, SASNA, Friends of Hope-Net and on the board of the Anderson-Munger YMCA. She also commutes to Paris and Majorca with her husband Mark where they served for many years as directors of international marketing for French Vogue and French Architectural Digest magazines. Her new address is in the orginal Hollywoodland Realty Office on Larchmont Blvd.....584 N. Larchmont Blvd.
584 N. Larchmont Blvd 323 469-3171 2700 N. Beachwood Dr.
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Larchmont Chronicle
AUGUST 2016
New book is on ‘Remarkable Women’
Margie Christoffersen Proprietor
After growing up in the Hollywood Hills and attending local schools, Margie began her professional life as an elementary school teacher. After raising her four children, she returned to college to achieve her master’s degree. From her teen years, Margie was involved in the restaurant business. El Coyote Mexican Café was always a significant part of her life having been opened by her aunt and uncle. “Experiencing the Coyote has enriched my life,” says Margie, “I relish being with each of my customers and employees, all of whom have a story to tell.” Striving to maintain the integrity and continued success of El Coyote takes up much of Margie’s time, though she is very involved with her family, the church and Wilshire Rotary.
7312 Beverly Blvd. • 323-939-2255 • www.elcoyotecafe.com
!"#$%&%'(!&)**+#, !"#$%"&&'% I am a Hancock Park native! My first jobs were on Larchmont Blvd. at My Favorite Place, Landis & Mail Boxes Etc. I am a blessed mother of 2. Noah, 9 years old, attends 3rd Street school with a passion for sports and plays for Wilshire Warriors travel team. Natalee Carey, 5 years old, is excelling in musical arts at Snooknuk and also plays baseball. Several years ago I earned my contractor’s license, MBE, SBA8(a) and took over my Dad’s company, Shawnee Pacific Construction. While I still enjoy coaching T-Ball, I have started a global Health & Wellness business as an independent consultant with Arbonne Int., offering beneficial plant-based nutrition, skin care, make up & an opportunity to change your life (www.careylynclifford.arbonne.com). I am an active member/volunteer with the National Women In Roofing organization providing mentoring and education for women roofing professionals. I have worked with Doug Ratliff, owner of Supreme Roofing on Gower, since 2004 and we are still enjoying working together. I have developed a new respect and admiration for roofers! While at Supreme Roofing, I implemented a new Safety, Injury and Illness program with a 100% success rate. I am most grateful for my children and the joy they have brought to my life. The person whom I most admire is Doug Ratliff at Supreme Roofing.
1015 N. Gower St. • 323-469-2981
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Denise was born and raised in Indiana on a working farm. An active lifestyle, along with nutrition and fitness, was and is a top priority. Spending most of her time in Colorado enjoying the great outdoors learning to ski and hike, she started spending time in Los Angeles where she was introduced to Cardio Barre, and was “hooked.” She purchased the franchise for Hollywood, and opened in October of 2010. This one hour class is everything a fitness class should be! It includes high intensity, no impact, strengthening exercises and core work, while elongating every muscle. Cardio Barre offers a beautiful blend of all of these elements while increasing flexibility, and it’s FUN! Denise is excited and grateful to be part of the community and contribute to healthy living in Hollywood. Just 5 minutes from Larchmont Village at 6464 Sunset Blvd. #150, Hollywood, CA 90028.
323-462-6464 www • cardiobarre.com
!"#$%&'()&$%*#"'(++,# Brenda Chandler Cooke has served the luxury real estate needs of her distinguished clientele for over 30 years. She has consistently ranked among the top-producing Realtors while working in the most prestigious luxury home real estate company in the world, Hilton & Hyland. She has listed and sold properties priced from $1M to $40M. She brings exceptional negotiating skills, plus honesty, integrity and commitment to her community as well. She is on the board of The Group in Support of the Otis College of Art and Design, Friends of Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills Woman’s Club, a member of the Blue Ribbon of the Music Center, Cuisine a Roulette, The Council of the Library Foundation and Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society.. She and her husband Robert Allen Cooke Jr. live in Hancock Park. They have two married children and nine grandchildren.
Hilton & Hyland Office: +1 310.278.3311 Cell: +1 310.614.3434 250 N. Cañon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 CalBRE #: 00845180
By Brooke Stewart Fourth generation Californian, Marilyn Brant Chandler DeYoung, chronicles the lives of 84 influential California women in her new book, “Remarkable Women of California.” Raised in Hancock Park, an alumna of Marlborough School, Stanford, and UCLA, as well as wife of 30 years to “Los Angeles Times” publisher Otis Chandler, DeYoung has especially strong ties to Los Angeles. As she states in the introduction to the book, the project began with a desire to chronicle the lives of several influential Los Angeles women who DeYoung knew personally. The project grew to include more women after years of research but was put aside for nearly two decades. With the help of her son, Harry Chandler, she was able to complete the manuscript, creating the book as it is today. The book categorizes women based on occupaoccupa tions, covering national figures like tennis icon Billy Jean King, and famous authors like Joan Didion. Each woman has contributed to California and its history. Arcadia Bandini The first woman covered in the book, Arcadia Bandini de Stearns de Baker, was an influential landowner during the 1800s. She owned land stretching from Tijuana to Santa Maria. She and Sen. John P. Jones set aside land for veterans, now the 387-acre Westwood / Brentwood Veterans’ Hospital and grounds. Her great-grandniece, Carolina Winston Barrie, has spent a lifetime working to ensure that ArcaArca dia’s gift of the property will always serve veterans. The women in the book are remarkable based on their many accomplishments in their communities and their careers. Despite differences in occupations or ages, all of these remarkable women share a sense of independence and self-confidence, which allowed each of them to succeed in their endeavors. Independence DeYoung oung attributes these women’s independence to California history, which has been particularly liberal compared to the rest of the U.S. When California became a state in 1850, the original Spanish laws, which granted women the right to own property and investments in their own names, were carried over, giving California women
more freedom than their East Coast counterparts. DeYoung notes in her introduction, “California allowed women to do as they wished. At least in the bounds of their times.” This fascinating social history reveals how each woman, (as well as women as a whole), shaped the Golden State. Women were highly influential in its creation, for they were the ones who founded communities by building homes, starting schools, and getting involved in politics. In addition to running households, women ran newspapers and businesses, and as early as the 1870s, women were elected to the California State Legislature. As historian Lou Buscaglia wrote, “[Women were] the ones who were the force behind what became the great state of California.” “Remarkable Women omen of California” is incredibly informative. Despite having been born and raised in California, I was never aware of the historic independence of California women. This book presents an important perspective of California history that is often neglected — a perspective from the lives of the women who shaped California. Published by Dream City,, Inc. and 311 pages long, the book is available at Chevalier’s Books on Larchmont Blvd.
Arcadia Bandini de Stearns de Baker The first woman listed in the new book by Marilyn Brant Chandler DeY DeYoung, “Remarkable Women of California,” is Arcadia Bandini. Dona Arcadia was an important California landowner in the 1800s. She inherited land from her father as well as purchased land with her husbands, first Abel Stearns, then Col. R.S. Baker. She outlived both husbands, dying in 1912, and she owned land stretching from Tijuana to Santa Maria. She and business partner partner, Sen. John P. Jones, set aside the Westwood / Brentwood land for veterans that has been described in the last two issues of the Larchmont Chronicle. In her time, she was regarded as the “grand dame” of Los Angeles society as well as a savvy businesswoman.
Several prominent local women grace the pages of new book By Brooke Stewart Several prominent and local women grace the pages of the new book, “Remarkable Women of California,” writwrit ten by Marilyn Brant Chandler DeYoung, who grew up on June St. in Hancock Park. Mmes. Ahmanson, Duque and Toberman all lived in Hancock Park. In Windsor Square, Princess Pignatelli was happily ensconced for decades on Arden Blvd., and Mrs. ChanChan dler reigned over “Los Tiempos” on Lorraine Blvd.
Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson Caroline Ahmanson was an
entrepreneur, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She began her entrepreneurial career by opening a charm school, House of Charm, in San Francisco. After moving to Los Angeles, she opened another charm school, Caroline Leonetti Ltd., on Sunset Blvd. Many of Caroline’s charitable leadership positions were assumed after the death of her husband, Howard Ahmanson. She took up many of Howard’s directorships on many prestigious boards like the Los Angeles County Art Museum. She also was on the board of The Walt Disney Company for many years. Caroline’s leadership extended to ambassadorial roles between China and the U.S. during the Nixon administration. She created museum exchanges between the two countries as well as entertained numerous Chinese dignitaries who visited Los Angeles. (Please turn to page 13)
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Hancock Park's remarkable women (Continued from page 12)
Dorothy Buffum Chandler Born and raised in Long Beach, she married future “Los Angeles Times� publisher Norman Chandler in 1922. When they married, “The Times� was under the firm control of Norman’s father, Harry Chandler. “Buff’s� volunteer career kicked off when her two children were in their pre-teens in the 1930s, when she began working at the Home for Convalescent Children at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the initial project of the Junior League of Los Angeles. Norman became publisher of the paper in 1945, and his wife developed an important role there, changing the Society and other sections. In 1951, she was one of the leaders of the successful effort to save the Hollywood Bowl. In the early 1960s, she organized the Music Center Fund that resulted in building the cultural facilities at the top of what is now Grand Park, including the building subsequently named in her honor, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
(CHLA). Raised in Los Angeles, Mary was recruited to volunteer during World War II at a Downtown officers’ service club through the CHLA support group, Las Madrinas. Mary soon realized her love of volunteerism and then rallied 102 volunteers to work for CHLA on everything from patient care to facilities. She founded 22 auxiliaries for the hospital and, when it faced financial troubles in 1960, she and H. Russell Smith raised an endowment of $100 million to ensure its survival.
Princess Conchita Sepulveda Pignatelli Born into the prominent Sepulveda family, Conchita was raised among California’s elite. She received a worldly education, studying in Mexico, New York and Paris, and she was fluent in six languages. Her second marriage to Italian Prince Valerio Pignatelli resulted in the birth of three daughters. She moved from Rome back to Los Angeles for the birth of her youngest, and she never returned to her husband or Rome. Conchita’s good friend, William Randolph Hearst, persuaded her to write the society column of the “Los Angeles Examiner.� Spanning 33
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Mary McAlister Duque Mary Duque’s spirit of volunteerism helped grow Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
(Continued from page 10) “I look forward to growing the Historical Society to appeal to people of all ages who are interested in preserving and learning more about our vibrant area and giving back to the community through fundraising for beautification and ‘greening’ projects,� she says.
‘Remarkable Women’ talk at Chevalier’s Aug. 24 Marilyn Brant Chandler DeYoung will present a short illustrated talk about her book, “Remarkable Women of California� at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 24 at Chevalier’s Books at 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. Mrs. DeYoung will stay to sign books. For further information, call ChevaMarilyn Brant Chandler lier’s at 323-465-1334. DeYoung
years, her thrice-weekly column gained Conchita a huge following of admirers who loved to read her interviews and stories of socialites, royalty, Popes and presidents.
)LISE &AYE !"#$%&'%()*&&+ !&++,-&&$%()*&&+*&./" Ilise Faye is the newly appointed Head of the School at Hollywood Schoolhouse, an independent, non-profit, Preschool – Sixth Grade educational program that recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary. Prior to stepping into this role, Ilise was the Early Childhood Director and Assistant Head of School. Ilise has been a vital part of HSH’s growth and success for twenty-three years. Aside from her widely cherished and infectious spirit, during her tenure Ilise has been integral to the development of the school’s Admissions department and re-development of the Early Childhood program, which is now widely considered one of the best in Los Angeles. In addition to curriculum, staff development, and parent education, Ilise is highly involved in community outreach, and has established HSH as a fulcrum of the Hollywood neighborhood.
Lucy Toberman Lucy Montague Quirk Toberman is known for founding and nurturing 32 philanthropic organizations, all of which are still operating. Her philanthropic work spanned her lifetime. She worked for the Girl Scouts in the beginning of her career. Later on, she thrived on the junior board of the Hollywood Bowl and created many auxiliaries for different organizations. Her career as a columnist at the “Los Angeles Times� as well as the “Daily News� allowed her to travel across the country and to Europe during and after World War II. She also taught journalism at Los Angeles City College. She worked for Mayor Sam Yorty, serving on both the SoY cial Services Commission and the City Planning Commission. In later years, she was the society columnist for the Larchmont Chronicle. Serving as vice presidents are Myrna Gintel, Juanita Kempe and Carol Henning. Carol Wertheim is secretary, and Chris Blakely is treasurer. Some 70 members were on hand at the June meeting to hear Beth Werling of the Natural History Museum talk on the life of movie director Cecil B. DeMille and early Hollywood. Accepting the Landmark Award for the Hotel NorA mandie for its renovation was Jaya Williams. Chris and Cathy Baker were cited for the renovation of the office building at 4526 Wilshire Blvd. The third award winner was Off Vine restaurant. In its 40-year history, the Society has recognized architecturally and or historic properties in the area, conducted research and held open houses and garden tours. See photos and more on award winners in Section awar Two, pages 20-22.
Being at Hollywood Schoolhouse for over two decades, Ilise has had the unique experience of seeing hundreds of children graduate and matriculate on to some of Los Angeles’ top independent, secondary schools. She is proud to watch these HSH graduates become an active and valuable part of our society, and is especially proud to have them call HSH their home even after they graduate college. Ilise currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, three children, and two dogs. (OLLYWOOD 3CHOOLHOUSE s . -C#ADDEN 0L s ,OS !NGELES #!
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LA native, Jenette Goldstein, is twice renowned: once as a character actress in such classic films as Aliens and Titanic, and now as the titular (pardon the pun!) owner of Jenette Bras, the best bra store in the world for busty women. Jenette Bras started in 2009 as a little boutique down the road in East Hollywood and has grown to nearly two million in sales annually, with additional stores in Pasadena and West LA. The rapid growth of her business has been noted by CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, LA Times, KTLA and many other news sources. Jenette is also the founder of Hourglass Underground, a non-profit organization for the (literal) support of girls in foster care. She lives with her artist husband and a shifting cast of children and cats in Virgil Village. 323.813.6689 • www.knovia.com
!"#$%&%"'(")*$ !"#$%#&'( )*"#+,-,*.-/#$0-1%*22( I am the new principal at Christ the King School. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree, Credential and Master’s Degree (Admin-ED.) at California State University, Northridge. I joined the Los Angeles Archdioceses in the bi-centennial year and taught at St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Bridget of Sweden and St Mel School where I also was the vice-principal. From 2001 to 2014, I served the community of Our Lady of Lourdes Northridge as Principal. I was drawn back to the classroom in 2014 and now feel blessed to be in administration again. It is just wonderful to walk into a school where Academic Excellences and Catholic Identity and faith formation are clearly evident. I have found Christ the King to be a place where students benefit from a challenging curriculum taught by staff that is fully credentialed, holding various degrees from a variety of universities. Thank you to all the teachers, students and parents who have already extended a warm welcome and offered their support. A very special “Thank you� to Mrs. Anderson for all of her support and for making herself available during this transition. She is truly a treasure. I am excited to be the new principal and look forward to working in partnership with the teachers, students and parents. Together we can build on the religious and academic foundation already established, strengthen it and meet the challenges of the Future.
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!"#$%&'()&*#"&+'!$,#)*-&"'./*)*"'0' 1#2"/*3"#*'452$/%&/+'667'8!.149 Active Member of the Larchmont Community, PA Board Member, Wife, Mother Jennifer Kim is a native of Los Angeles and a resident of Larchmont for over 20 years. She received her BA degree in Economics from UCLA in 1992. Jennifer is a Senior Partner at SEIA where she customizes wealth and investment strategies for families and corporations. She has been in the securities and insurance business since 1993. Jennifer is married to Mark Kim, a Los Angeles, native and District Attorney in downtown, LA. Together they have four children ages 5-12. Sterling is attending Harvard Westlake Middle School. Fiona, Sullivan, and Remington attend St. James where Jennifer is on the PA Board. Jennifer’s family is also active at Marat Daukayev, Los Angeles School of Gymnastics, and in local sports.
310-712-2323 • jkim@seia.com Registered Representative/Securities offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067. SEIA, LLC and its investment advisory services are offered independent of Signator Investors, Inc., and any subsidiaries or affiliates.
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!"#$%&%"'()%*+,-$#. !"#$%&'($&")*%&+',-."'/)-0"12 Patricia Klindworth is originally from the Midwest and has proven herself as an innovator and leader in the school administration field for over thirty-five years. She has served as Senior Director for Page Academy in their Orlando, Florida-based schools for the past twenty-five years. During the past two years she has served as an educational consultant for Page Academy. Ms. Klindworth recently relocated to California and will be serving as the Administrator of Page Academy - Hancock Park as well as supervising the Beverly Hills campus. Her extensive experience will offer professionalism, innovative ideas and strong leadership. Her exceptional commitment has earned her many professional awards and certifications. She has chaired and co-chaired on a multitude of accreditation teams including, but not limited to, SACS, MSA-CESS, AI and AISF. Page Academy welcomes Ms. Klindworth to the California campuses and looks forward to her never-ending dedication to Community and Parent involvement.
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!"#"$%&'()*+&&(,-..((((( !"#$%&'()(*+,("-( ./01+(2/304(2,,56( Literacy Building on Larchmont Blvd! After two years on Larchmont, the company has grown and its Narrative & Creative Writing Course is being implemented in 38 states across the country! WRiTE BRAiN’s richly illustrated, wordless children’s books with lines on the pages, inspire kids to write and create their very own children’s book. After a 25-year career in the film and television industry, Meredith founded WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS offering innovative K-12 curricula and products that inspire kids of all ages become published authors. The company recently launched into retail and you can SEE WRiTE BRAiN’s LINE AT LANDIS TOY SHOP & CHEVALIERS ON THE BOULEVARD! Teachers and school-active parents, call us! 855.WB.BOOKS Visit our online store! www.writebrainbooks.com
!"#"$%&'($")*%+,-'"%%%%% &.!./%01.!/%2344/%544 !"#$%&'%()*+#,-&),.&/(0 1(23*,!"#$%,45+()' Coining the term, “Theractress,” Sarah began her Hollywood career as a therapist on 6 seasons of the VH1 show, “Couples Therapy,” counseling struggling celebrities with their relationship woes. She can also be seen discussing pop-culture psy psychological issues on CNN, CBS, E! as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and she is available for media appearances. Sarah enjoys volunteering with Comfort Zone Camp (a bereavement camp for children 7-17) and The Harvat House Foundation (a safe space for adult male survivors of childhood sexual assault). In her private practice, Sarah treats individual women ages 20-40 suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, with present-centered/future forward psychotherapy for optimal self-care and she holds a certificate in Mediation from The University of Connecticut. Her office is close to Larchmont Village at 6222 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200. She is licensed in and accepts online appointments for CA, CT, and Montana residents.
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Pilgrim mom Karla Ravandi moves so fast that if you blink you might miss her! She is a busy industry professional as Creative Director for Acme Trailer Company, yet somehow finds time to be a passionate community volunteer, using her skills to create public service announcements for community organizations such as Chrysalis and Best Buddies. Her husband David is the founder and CEO of 123 Organic Tequila, and Karla works with him in branding and website design. In between, she runs to keep up with son, Luca, a high school student at Pilgrim School. She is the incoming President of the Pilgrim Parent Association for the 2016-2017 school year and we don’t know how she does it! But we are so glad that she does—Pilgrim School benefits greatly from her support. Thank you, Karla!
TONI KO, founder of Perverse.
Ko, Larchmont’s newest entrepreneur
By Brooke Stewart Toni Ko, Fremont Place, is Toni the founder of Larchmont’s newest store, Perverse Sunglasses. Ko chose Larchmont as the location of her first store as well as the location of her home because she loves the friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Ko moved to Los Angeles from South Korea with her family when she was 13. She first lived in Glendale then in Downtown. She purchased a home in Fremont Place a few years ago and has been restorrestor ing it ever since. Ko has had close ties to Larchmont for years. She would often visit the boulevard seeing friends who worked on the street. She enjoys going to restaurants and shopping on Larchmont, particularly at hat shop Goorin Brothers. Coincidentally, the owners are her neighbors. Perverse is Ko’s second business. She is best known for her makeup brand NYX Cosmetics, which she started when she was 25. The brand has been a huge success, selling at major retailers like Target and Ulta. In 2014, Ko sold the company to L’Oréal for $500 million. An entrepreneur at heart, Ko realized that after selling NYX she became “really bored and needed to start a new company.” Once she decided to create Perverse, the business took off. She opened Perverse’s doors in October 2015 and within six months had a full functioning e-commerce website featuring hundreds of different designs. With her hardworking team, Ko achieved in months what can take years for any entrepreneur. Ko’s ingenuity in business is demonstrated with the success of NYX Cosmetics, as well as the rapid growth of Perverse. There is no doubt that her newest venture will continue to thrive. Larchmont is fortunate to have a woman as successful as Toni Ko in the neighborhood.
By Billy Taylor After nearly nine months on the job, the commanding officer of patrol for LAPD’ss Wilshire Division says she is “thrilled to be working in the community.” Capt. Patricia Sandoval is one of two commanding of officers in Wilshire assigned to replace Capt. Howard Leslie last year. Capt. Rolando Solano was assigned as area commanding officer, while Capt. Sandoval was tapped to be patrol commanding officer. “As a patrol captain, I work to ensure we have sufficient deployment where it’s necessary, and that specific crime areas are covered as needed,” Sandoval explains. Born and raised in Canoga Park, Sandoval is a Los Angeles native and a 28-year veteran of the city’s police department. “As a teenager teenager, I imagined myself as a news reporter,” Sandoval says with a laugh. But, while studying at San Diego State University, she says she was drawn to criminal justice. Immediately following college graduation (Class of 1988) Sandoval landed an internship at the LAPD. She was hired a couple of months later. “I worked in West Los Angeles division during my probation period, and I was then assigned to Van Nuys,” says Sandoval. Since then, she has worked her way up to serser geant, then detective, and now captain. Assigned to Wilshire Division since last December, Sandoval says “it’s a great place to be.
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“I think it’s a tremendous community and I’m very fortunate to be a part of it.” What is her focus for Wilshire? “My number-one focus,” Sandoval says, “is to combat crime. I’m looking to identify our area’s top crime areas, and what we can do to drive it out and get rid of the problem. “I want to provide the best community service possible, and I’m focused on how to deploy officers to achieve that goal.” When asked what it’s like to be a female captain in the LAPD, Sandoval says she feels very fortunate for the trailblazers who came before her: “They paved the way. I’ve not really come up on any struggles,” adding, “I have a solid reputation, and that has allowed me to work without any issues from other officers, male or female.”
Alexandria House summer barbecue honors volunteers Grilled veggies and meats will be on the menu at AlexanAlexan dria House’s volunteer appreciation summer barbecue Sat., Aug. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Alexandria House begins its own yearlong celebration “Becoming Twenty-One” Wed., Sept. 21. Community events will celebrate the organization turning 21 years old, culminating with a casino fundraising night. Since it opened its doors, Alexandria House has been a temporary home to more than 200 women and children, as well as hundreds of others who needed emergency help, said Judy Vaughan, Alexandria House’s founding director. She added that an estimated 500 children have gone through Alexandria House’s elementary and teen afterschool programs.
Volunteers and donors are V always needed, from hosting fundraisers, to being “Top Chef” one night, to helping with the after-school program and thrift sales. To learn more, call 213-381-2649 or go to alexandriahouse.org.
Kitty adoptions, comedy CATbaret Area cat rescue group Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats has kittens and cats for adoption and is also seeking foster homes. Its sixth annual comedy CATbaret is Sat., Oct. 15. Proceeds from the benefit help homeless cats. Kitty Bungalow also has the only feral cat socialization facility in Southern California. Go to kittybungalow.org.
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Jeffrey Foundation, Bowl, L.A. Opera attract locals Over 150 friends and supporters consisting of corporate leaders, neighbors, “Circle of Love” auxiliary members and board members gathered at their beloved Jeffrey Foundation child care center on June 16. LA Picnic restaurant owner, Eliot Silver, generously provided an elaborate buffet Around featuring the a display Town of healthy with cuisine Patty Hill and pairings of fine wines that were sponsored by Accolades Brands Inc.’s CEO Mark Newman. Marvin Espinoza, incoming CEO, and Jeffery Foundation founder, Alyce Morris Winston, greeted guests and explained the programs the organization provides that have proven to be so vital to the families of children with special needs since the Foundation’s inception in 1972. Among those nibbling and sipping were Suz and Peter Landay, Bettina Michaels, Chrissy Madden, Lorraine Spector, Margaret Kelsey, Elaine and Peter Bernard, Frank Van Osch and his film crew from Holland who had their cameras rolling as part of their documentary on the Jeffery Foundation. Lively musical entertainment from Larry Colvin of CoCo Productions rounded out a festive and successful night that raised funds for the Summer Camp Scholarship Fund that is currently serving over 90 deserving children. t t t There seldom is anything quite like the opening night of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Hollywood Bowl classical series. This year, Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel was on the
podium, and the program featured celebrated pianist Lang Lang. The magic happened on July 12, and some from our ‘hood spotted in the Pool Circle included Windsor Square’s Lisa and Mark Hutchins with Victoria and Paul Resnick and maestro in her own right (of interior design, that is) Suzanne Rheinstein with her guests. Spotted in the box section just above were Jennifer and Bill Fain. In another box nearby were Norma McIntyre, Caryn and George Harb and Brooke Anderson Ferguson, all of Hancock Park. Guess who has taken over all of the food and wine operations of the Bowl? Well, it’s none other than James Beard Award winning chef (and Marlborough alumna) Suzanne Goin and her longtime business partner Caroline Styne. Caroline, of Hancock Park, greeted neighbors as they enjoyed the Bowl’s new gastronomic and wine offerings from Lucques and the ladies’ other local restaurants. t t t Congratulations to Kiki Ramos Gindler! She is one of the five ladies newly elected to the board of Los Angeles Opera. This busy attorney, philanthropist and champion
JEFFREY FOUNDATION supporters Suz and Peter Landay with the Foundation’s founder Alyce Morris Winston.
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As a local gal who grew up in Hancock Park and went to Third Street Elementary School, John Burroughs Middle School, Immaculate Heart High School and a loyal Marymount University alumnae, I take living local, buying local, and working local very seriously. Having just celebrated our 24th anniversary, Flicka is part of the fabric of this community. Some of my fondest childhood memories take place on Larchmont Boulevard and I still today remember fondly many of the merchants that treated us children so kindly. I feel an important part of my role as a merchant on Larchmont is to continue that tradition of kind friendly service…. It is, in fact, my favorite part of what I do here at Flicka. We now have relationships with multiple generations and to see these children grow up into beautiful adults and continue to shop with us is just so heartwarming. We’re looking forward to another 24 years serving this community and seeing the friends we’ve made at Flicka.
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!"#$%&'()*+,%)-&&&&& THEATER / MUSIC MAVEN Kiki Ramos Gindler and husband David Gindler celebrated 30 years of Los Angeles Opera. Photo by Steve Cohn
of the arts in our city, also is president of the board of Center Theatre Group. She and her husband, David Gindler, additionally have given generous support to the Los Angeles Master Chorale, where David serves as president, and she is a member of that board as well. Is our area filled with wonderful people or what? And that’s the chat!
!""#$%&'()*#++,%-"').&/0&$ /%0)!1"-2&)3#+ An active community member, Julie serves on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) as the Windsor Village community representative, Budget Representative, Chair of the Transportation Committee, and is the founder and Chair of the Sustainability Committee. Julie serves on the board of directors for the Los Angeles City College Foundation, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, The Ebell of Los Angeles, and the Miracle Mile Democratic Club. An Emerge California alumna, Julie also serves on the Community Forest Advisory Council, is Chair of Friends of Harold A. Henry Park, and was recognized as a “Woman of Larchmont” 2015. Julie is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Loyola Law School, and practices business and environmental litigation with Obagi Law Group, P.C. Although she takes pride in her civic service, she is most proud of her role as mother of two boys and three rescue dogs.
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!"#$%&'$(()*% +,-&./0-&/0/0-&/+1-&234 !"#$% &'%()*+#,-.)/01('2-3)$%'4/ “Physical Therapists improve the way you move” An accomplished physical therapist, Kathy Whooley has enjoyed serving the orthopedic and sports medicine needs of the community for over 31 years. LPT is known as a top notch outpatient practice where she oversees a dedicated team of professionals. Kathy’s goal is to ensure optimal results for a wide variety of clients with everchallenging sets of needs and goals. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from Boston University Kathy holds a BS in Physical Therapy. After relocating to southern California she went on to earn her MBA in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Several other credentials are listed below. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification Certified Pilates Instructor USGFA Golf Specific Fitness Trainer Improve the way YOU move and perform today at Larchmont Physical Therapy
Kathy Whooley, PT, OCS • Larchmont Physical Therapy 321 No Larchmont Blvd #825 LA, CA 90004 • 323 464-4458
New wheels for Friendly House Together with Don Hankey of Hankey Investments, City Council President Herb Wesson donated a new van to Peggy Albrecht Friendly House. The van will allow Friendly House staff to transport residents to various medical appointments citywide. The non-profit treatment center is on S. Normandie A Ave. Opened in 1951, it is the first residential program for women recovering from substance and alcohol abuse in the United States.
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Antiques, modern mix on Beverly Live well and prosper! Prospr, a division of Randy Esada Designs, featuring Diane Prospr Merrick vintage, held its grand opening reception July 15. Sponsored by Karma Tequila, the reception took place at the new showroom at 7407 Beverly Blvd. The store offers a mix of modern and antique items with private label candles, lush throws, fine and costume jewlery and unusual objects. Prospr is the brainchild of Esada and Merrick who have joined forces to create the decorative art boutique. To learn more visit www.ProsprCo.com or call 323-356-9936. T
Leisha opened her State Farm Agency in Larchmont Village in 2013 following a 22-year career in management with the organization. Prior to becoming a State Farm Agent, she directed human resources operations in California and led recruiting efforts in the southeast states for State Farm. A Michigan native, Leisha graduated Magna Cum Laude from Spelman College with undergraduate studies at Oxford University as a Luard Foundation Scholar. Her professional accreditations include Chartered Property-Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Underwriting (AU), and Associate in Personal Insurance (API). She is a Leadership America alumna and former board member for the United Way. Leisha holds her Life/ Health and Property/Casualty licenses and is a Registered Representative for State Farm VP Management Corp. In her spare time, Leisha enjoys running, traveling and spending time with family. She is active in community outreach organizations and is honored to have mentored many young people in their careers.
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