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IN THIS ISSUE
SEPTEMBER 2014
Groundbreaking set for January for The Mansfield More construction due in Sycamore Square
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A six-story, 138-unit, mixeduse project has been given the okay at City Hall, and neighbors are bracing themselves for more construction in Sycamore Square. The Mansfield, at 5100 Wilshire Blvd., will replace an Art Deco theater built in 1931. Construction is set to begin in January and finish in late
Marijuana shop will not lease in Larchmont The owner of a marijuana dispensary has changed plans to open in a second floor space on Larchmont Blvd. The 1,600 square foot office space above Burger Lounge at 215 N. Larchmont Blvd. is now for lease. Ever since the plans for the shop, Canto Diem, were announced in September 2013, residents and Larchmont Blvd. business owners campaigned against the opening of a dispensary. Attorneys for Canto Diem said the Larchmont site would include 20 security cameras and a full-time guard, and credit card processing. But protestors were not impressed, and rallied their councilman and city attorney to try and block the move. The dispensary has opened in a North Hollywood location instead.
2016, according to the developer’s website. A Burger King fast food chain will also be demolished. “So far they have showed good faith in their dealings with us,” Ann Eggleston, president of the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association, said of family-owned developer the Korda Group. “Of course we’re not thrilled about more construction on top of the Metro Subway Project and the [Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit] BRT lanes,” she added. The impact will especially hit “neighbors on Mansfield and Orange getting onto their streets from Wilshire.” There will be “noise and dust, and impact on local small businesses… “We hope to just keep the lines of communication and partnership open” with the developer. Metro staging sights for the See Mansfield, p 4
Pets of Larchmont Send us a picture of your cutest, smartest, favorite dog, cat or bird and its name and your name and address (we will only print streets) to laura@ larchmontchronicle.com for publication in our pet issue in October. Deadline is Tues., Sept. 16.
ONE OF MANY community events Capt. Eric Davis attends is “Night Out Against Crime,” here with cadets, staff on Larchmont.
Capt. Davis praised by residents for area outreach Community barbecue set at Wilshire Division
A barbecue at the Wilshire Police Station on Thurs., Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. will give community members a chance to say goodbye to Captain Eric Davis. Davis, who has been Wilshire commanding officer since 2008, will be retiring in October. Noted for his community outreach, Davis has earned the gratitude of the Hancock Park Home Owners Assoc. for his service to our area during his tenure, said Cindy Chvatal, association president. Peter Gorelick, security chairman of HPHOA, said
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PATRICIA GORDON WITH PATIENTS at the CureCervicalCancer clinic in Borgne, Haiti where she will be establishing a new clinic in that same region in six weeks. See story page 17
Learn what streets will be impacted during the next few months at the Metro Purple Line Extension meeting on Thurs., Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Brown Auditorium at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. The agenda will include construction schedule and future activities. For immediate concerns, call the hotline at 213-9226934.
Capt. Davis has done an outstanding job working with all members of the Wilshire community. He has always been a strong supporter of community policing and has been a great commanding officer for the Wilshire Division. Jim O’Sullivan, president of the Miracle Mile Residential Assoc., agrees. “We were lucky to have such a dedicated officer head up the Wilshire division. He was always there when we needed him, returnSee Capt. Davis, p 20
On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Residents and their friends ate up the boulevard at the annual “Taste of Larchmont” last week, and our thanks to donors and to the 23 food services who donated to HopeNet for its 14 food pantries. *** Dr. Joanne Genewick recently completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Minnesota, Mankato where she was chief resident and osteopathic eduSee BLVD., p 20
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Community Platform
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By Jane Gilman
Enough already
It’s been five years since the Larchmont Bungalow opened without a certificate of occupancy. It’s been one delay after another while both civil and criminal cases are being heard. In addition to seeking approval as a restaurant (when it was opened as a take-out), the owner is now asking for a liquor license and reduced parking requirements. We need to pressure our city attorney to bring this to a close. It’s a waste of time and money and not fair to those restaurants on Larchmont Blvd. who are operating legally.
Film site listings
The Chronicle is providing filming locations in the neighborhood on our webpage—www.larchmontchronicle.com—calendar section. This new service is designed to let you know what neighborhood blocks will be impacted by trucks and related activity. Also on our webpages are photographs of events such as the “Night Out Against Crime” and the “Taste of Larchmont.” If you have an community event in your neighborhood such as a block party, be sure and send us your photos.
Fri., Sept. 5, Sat., Sept. 6, Sun., Sept. 7 – Semi-annual Larchmont Village Sidewalk Sale sponsored by the Larchmont Boulevard Association. Sun., Sept. 7 – Baseball tryouts at Pan Pacific Park. Go to wilshirewarriors.com. Wed., Sept. 10 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, west entrance of The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m., greaterwilshirela.org. Thurs., Sept. 18 – Metro Purple Line Extension community meeting at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 5:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 20 – TarFest music and art festival at the park at LaBrea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 1 to 8 p.m.
More than the ABC’s
Our Back to School section is packed with informative articles on child-oriented businesses opening on the street and a directory of public and private schools that serve our community.
Save Water and Still Keep Hancock Park Green With the California drought continuing through another year, the state, the city and the DWP are asking that we all try and do our best to save water. September and October can be two of the hottest, driest months in the year and we don’t want our urban forest to die, even though we’re all trying to cut back on water usage. Trees require different kinds of watering practices than lawns and landscaping, so we can nuture our cooling, water purifying arbor while at the same time conserving water. Just water, once a month, deeply, while making sure you follow the guidelines for water conservation. Trees provide shade, thus lowering temperatures, as well as cleaning the air and purifying our previous groundwater. Go to websites http://dpw.lacounty. gov/wwd/web/Conservation/WaterConservation.aspx and http:// www.ladwp.com for more information. Be sure and put the Association’s Annual Meeting on your calendar so you can find out information about the many issues in Hancock Park, such as street maintenance, historic preservation, safety and crime prevention. The meeting will be on Monday, October 20th at Marlborough School. At the meeting half of the Board of Directors will also be elected. The candidates submitted by the Association are: Patricia Alexander, Christine Bubser, Cindy Chvatal-Keane, Jennifer DeVore, Joel Kozberg, Joanne Medeiros, Pam Newhouse, Susan Roth and Victoria Vickers. Visit the Association’s website to read brief biographies. If you’re a member in good standing (those homeowners who have paid annual dues), you will be receiving a ballot in the mail in the upcoming weeks. Unfortunately, crime is still occurring in Hancock Park. Never leave anything visible in your car; Lock the doors of your house; Set your alarm system; and never open your door to a stranger. Call 911 if you see a suspicious person and contact our Acting Senior Lead Officer Art Gallegos with any questions. His cell phone number is 213-793-0708 and his email address is: 35849@ lapd.lacity.org Don’t forget that if you’re considering any changes to the street visible portion of your house, contact our City Planner, Kimberly Henry (kimberly.henry@lacity.org) and fill out the online form http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/initial.screening.checklist to start the process. The Preservation Plan for Hancock Park can be found at: http://www.hancockparkhomeownersassociation.org/ or http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ). Report street light outages to the city at: http://bsl.lacity.org/. Report potholes by submitting an online request at http://bss.lacity. org/request.htmBe sure and look at our website for news – http:// www.HancockPark.org . 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=411CDB4F0FC3-4EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 Questions regarding filming contact Filming Committee, Cami Taylor (323-692-1414-Home and 310-659-6220-Office).
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OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERIES: A woman walking near Wilton Pl. and 7th St. was robbed of her handbag on July 28 at 9:30 p.m. A man and a woman exited a black sedan and approached her, brandishing handguns and demanding her purse. They fled in the vehicle
driven by a third suspect. A man walking on the 4700 block of Oakwood Ave. was assaulted with a metal pipe and robbed on Aug. 9 at 2:40 p.m. The suspected confronted the victim on the street demanding money. When the victim refused, the suspect struck the victim with the pipe. The suspect had done carpentry work at the victim’s previous resi(Please turn to page 12)
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Letter to the editor Bungalow frustration This is a word of appreciation for the way in which you conduct and edit the Larchmont Chronicle. There is so much going wrong in the world, it is a pleasure to count on your solid thinking. The Larchmont Bungalow has had its way far too long. Good for you in pointing out that they should abide by the regulations of all those concerned. (Please turn to page 20)
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"I've been at my school for nine years, and every year I'm excited for the first day!" Aidan Lapp West Adams "I didn't want to get up this morning, but I'm really excited to be an 8th grader at St. Brendan's." Grace Gallagher Hancock Park
"I'm pretty excited to see my friends and stuff. And I'm actually pretty excited about homework, too." Greer Morgan Hancock Park
"I was excited, but I kinda wish summer was still here. It went by too fast." Katie McMonigle Windsor Blvd. "I wasn't very excited about getting up this morning, but I'm glad I was organized." Christian Delgadillo Hancock Park
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La Brea-Hancock urges added security for park
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Recent drug arrests in a park behind Avalon Bay apartments at 5115 Wilshire Blvd. has La Brea-Hancock residents concerned. The space has become a site for criminal activity and homeless occupants. The park is owned by the owners of USAA, an adjacent office building. When Avalon Bay opened its multi-story apartment building in 2007, the developer promised to help provide security for the park. William Funderburk Jr., who represents the area on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council board, said “our leadership is working very hard to hammer out a mitigation agreement to maintain safe greenspace.” Funderburk added security measures are insufficient, and he knows of only two video cameras for the park.
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The La Brea-Hancock neighborhood watch program recently was revitalized by co-chairs Debora Vrana and Felicia Funderburk to step up communication among neighbors.
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Councilmember Paul Koretz recently closed his West Los Angeles Field Office and re-opened at 6380 Wilshire Blvd., between Sweetzer Ave. and Crescent Heights Blvd. The new offices are transit accessible by Metro Local 20, Metro Rapid 720, and LADOT DASH Fairfax. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Parking is available in the building with no validation. Visit cd5.lacity.org, or call 323-866-1828.
Larchmont Boulevard Association The fall season has come, the chil- gift stores, many restaurants and dren are mercifully back in school many other places. Come see your and it is time to think about your- neighbors and friends and enjoy self. Let me give you some our most charming and grasuggestions. Take a fitness cious community. Look at class. Buy a new look or www.larchmont.com where at least buy some new aceverybody is listed. cessories. Other ideas: get Some of our issues are new glasses, new haircut, working together to reduce and a new idea from a book the fines for parking meters. or take advice from your Most people feel the $60+ friend. September and fee is excessive and just the October are important ticket alone is punishBy John Winther months to change your ment. A ticket is meant President course and start followto be a deterrent and ing your better instincts. not a fundraiser for the city. The Come November and December the city budget has been a lively disfruits of your hard work over the cussion of late as it is that time of last two months will be evident. the year. Please chime in on that Our community is very supportive discussion. The local streets have of positive change and we applaud been under construction and most you for your initiative. people are appreciative. Where can I get all of these On a very local level please throw “changes”? On the Boulevard your trash in the receptacle, curb both North of Beverly and South your dog and allow people to walk are salons, fitness places, marveldown the Boulevard. Adv. ous clothing stores, stationery and
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Groundbreaking set for January for Mansfield Purple Line subway extension are on both the north and south sides of Wilshire and La Brea. After a Miami Beach modern theme was nixed, Sycamore Square Association and the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council welcomed Plus Architects’ re-design. The project was approved by the City Council last month. The design pays homage to the area‘s Art Deco past with architectural elements such as a center theater marquee and geometric parapets. The
development includes two floors of lofts, private balconies, a pool, Jacuzzi and gym, and decks with views. It will have 299 parking spaces and be equipped with EV charging stations for electric cars. Retail and office space totaling 13,000 square feet is planned on the ground floor. The Mansfield will feature studios and one and two bedroom
apartments, a widened sidewalk on Wilshire with a double row of trees and outdoor seating. The building steps down to two and three floors in the back. MARQUEE at center is a throw-back to the building’s Art Deco past. Parking for the retail business will enter on entry will open onto MansOrange Dr., while residential field.
Development, Metro on Sycamore Square agenda Mansionization—tearing down single-family homes
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ing the seat in Council District Four spoke to the group and answered questions on how they would ensure any new developments are compatible with the neighborhood, said Ann Eggleston, president of the SSNA. New officers will be elected at the Sycamore Square Association’s board meeting Sun., Sept. 7.
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borhood prosecutors aim to identify, prioritize, and address these criminal problems before they grow into more serious offenses that can lead to urban decay in our communities. Her office is at Wilshire Police Station, 4865 Venice Blvd. and her email is mehrnoosh. zahiri@lacity.org. Complimentary parking will be at the Wilshire and Spaulding lot.
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Mile shouts battle cry on McMansions The Miracle Mile Residential Association has declared war on McMansions—the tearing down of older, stately and sometimes historic homes to be replaced by much taller, denser versions that overwhelm the neighborhood. The construction of a “super-sized” home at 808 S. Ridgeley Dr. was the group’s rallying cry. “Such development presents a clear threat to the historic fabric, scale, and livability of the Miracle Mile,” according to the group's August newsletter. A three-front battle has been launched by the Association: • Reform the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance adopted by the city in 2008. Developers have exploited loopholes to height and square footage, the newsletter states. The City Council Planning and Land Use Committee is considering changes to tighten the law.
Crenshaw sound wall complete end of September A 20-foot-high wall to buffer sound from noisy construction work at the Metro Purple Line staging area is taking longer than anticipated and expected to be complete by the end of September. Once the wood structure is finished at the southwest corner of Wilshire and Crenshaw boulevards, its exterior will be painted a shade of community-approved grey. Blankets will hang from inside panels to deflect construction noise, said Kasey Shuda, construction relations manager, Purple Line Extension. The project includes two removable and rolling gates, one at Lorraine and the other at Crenshaw. Large enough to let trucks pass, they require considerable engineering and design finesse, said Shuda. Noise levels The partially built structure is making a difference, based on engineer noise level readings and no complaints from the neighbors, she added. “I would describe it as better than when there was no wall, but not as quiet as it was when the temporary wall (that took a day to erect) was up. I’m sure it will be OK once they actually finish it,” said J e f f Healey, a Lorraine resident. A temporary sound wall installed in January was removed in July to make room for the permanent wall. If excessive levels occur, residents can call a 24-hour hotline, 213-922-6934, and an inspector in the field will be notified.
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Civil, criminal court cases, public hearing for Bungalow hearing was set for Thurs., Sept. 18, according to the court's website. The city won the civil case in December 2011, but two outstanding causes of action remained: violation of equal protection and violation of civil rights. Bungalow owner Albert Mizrahi’s attorney alleges he is being discriminated against as other take-outs have tables and chairs. Restaurant zoning? After almost five years of legal entaglements, Mizrahi is
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seeking a zone change to turn the licensed take-out/retail use into a legal restaurant. Public hearing A public hearing is set for Mon., Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 10th floor, with the Central Area Planning Commission. If approved, the ordinance would be amended to delete Larchmont's "Q" qualified condition for the Bungalow property. Members of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Association oppose the application to modify the "Q" condition, a longtime ordinance aimed at limiting restaurants on the Bouelvard. In a letter to city Planning director Michael LoGrande, GWNC president Owen Smith writes "Mr. Mizrahi is cynically using the variance process to protract the legal process. "On behalf of my colleagues, I urge you to deny this applicatin and compel Mr. Mizrahi to conform to the existing zoning, which was carefully crafted to protect our community." The city revoked the Bungalow's certificate of occupancy shortly after it opened in 2009 with several tables and chairs. Take-outs are not allowed seating per the Q condition. Beer and wine He has also changed an earlier request for a full line of alcohol to a conditional use permit for beer and wine. Mizrahi is also requesting a parking waiver to allow for 18 of the 25 required parking spaces for the Bungalow.
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Lights, camera, its showtime for Academy's EIR The new movie museum is one step closer to the big screen. A draft Environmental Impact Report was released Aug. 28 for a 45-day review period for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Project, at 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Permits and zone changes will be required for the 208,000 square-foot project. It will incur considerable traffic and noise impacts, according to a notice from planning director Michael Logrande announcing the project. Police Commission approval for extended construction hours may be required. Dedicated to the art and craft of filmmaking, the museum at Fairfax Ave. will include a sphere housing a 1,000seat theater with a view deck and pedestrian bridges and a ground-floor piazza. It includes exhibition space, three theaters, conference space, a café and a museum store. Bicycle parking Existing off-site parking and joint use with the L.A. County Museum of Art, as well as parking spaces for 88 bicycles is also planned. The 1939 May Co. will be retrofitted into the new museum. The report is at city Planning Dept., online at cityplanning.lacity.org, and at the LA Central, Hollywood Regional and Fairfax Branch libraries. Direct comments to Luciralia Ibarra, Environmental Analysis Section, City Planning, 200 N. Spring St., Room 750, 90012, or luciralia.ibarra@ lacity.org. Review period ends on Tues., Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
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Everil Bell to close ‘My Favorite Place’ By Jane Gilman when visiting a classmate LARCHMONT CHRONICLE Everil Bell was hoping to from Bishop Conaty High 2014 who lived on Irving open a bookstore onSeptember Larch- School mont when she first decided Blvd. Once Everil leased the space, to go into business. She discovered Larchmont she opted to open a dress shop
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instead. My Favorite Place, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. And this will be her last month on the boulevard. Everil will be having a sale until she closes the shop on Sept. 30. She recalls in 1973 “Larchmont was both an elegant and comfortable shopping area 1where you could find everything you wanted.” “Jurgensen’s Groceries was here, as was Phil’s Poultry, Safeway and the hardware store. “Everybody knew each other—both customers and business owners.” She brought a unique style to Larchmont, offering unconstructed yet fluid clothing in her boutique. She has moved the store three times, once adding a stairway to a second floor. The ground floor store, called Odds and Ends, sold antiques and the top floor featured clothing. Today the store offers jewelry, purses, scarves and hats as well as an eclectic assortment of separates. She tried offering plus sizes for women in a second store called “All That and More,” but women didn’t like to shop in a store catering only to overweight women. Almost a Los Angeles native, she was four when her family moved here from Richmond, Ind. She is family-oriented, and was thrilled to find cousins she didn’t know existed
while researching on Ancestry. com.. “Historic research and gardening are my two favorite hobbies,” she explains. Traveling figures in as well, and she has been to Bali 24 times where she buys inventory and is inspired to do her own designs. A mother of AFTER 40 YEARS on Larchmont, Everil Bell is retiring. two sons and a will miss the many friends she daughter, and a grandmother to one, Everil is has made, she plans to keep busy with quarterly fashion happy to be retiring. “After all,” she laughs, “it’s shows, perhaps even leading been 40 years.” Although she buying trips to Bali.
Favorite toy store is LA’s Best Larchmont Village’s Landis’ Labyrinth was named “Best Educational Toy Store” in the Best of LA issue of Los Angeles Magazine published in August. The shop, in two storefronts at 140 and 144 N. Larchmont Blvd., carries puzzles and magnetic blocks, arts and crafts galore and tons of developmental toys for infants and toddlers,” writes owner Devoney Wolfus on Labyrinth’s blog. Wolfus practically grew up on the boulevard. She was nine when her mom, Chris, took over the general store from Bob Landis after his retirement more than 23 years ago. As a teenager, she worked at Pumpkin, a Village toy store that closed several years ago. When a survey showed “toy store” as one of the top businesses Landis’ customers wanted to see on the boulevard, Wolfus decided to open Landis Labyrinth next to Lan-
dis General Store in 2009. The toy store expanded next door in 2012.
Library sale includes books, baked goods
Do you have an appetite for reading good books and tasting good pastry? Then amble over to the Wilshire Branch Library, 149 N. St. Andrews Pl., on Sat., Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the books & bakery sale. Prices are $1 for adult hardcover, 50 cents for adult paperback, 50 cents for children’s hardcover, 25 cents for children’s paperback. Art and coffee table books are priced individually, but most are less than $10, said Debbie Willis, president of the Friends of Wilshire Library. Donations of books are welcome. For more information, call Debbie Willis at 323-428-9047.
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Windsor Village loses fight to deny condo project A request by Windsor Village residents to city Central Area Planning Commission to reject a 32-unit condominium development was turned down. The project includes a four-story, 14-unit building on an empty lot and renovation of the three-story adjacent apartment building, James Terrace. The appeal was denied by a three-to-one vote, said R. J. Strotz, a board member of the Windsor Village Neighborhood Association fighting the Morumbila project at 859 S. Lucerne Blvd. The neighborhood has been opposed to the project arguing its size, scale, bulk and height are not compatible with historic buildings in the area and also violate the area's preservation plan. District Council Four also withdrew its support, said Strotz.
FIRST FLOOR will focus on the art of the automobile.
Construction to begin after ‘Beach Boy’ gala at Petersen Showcasing our love affair with the automobile, from its birth to its future, cuttingedge design juxtaposed with historic vehicles in 22 new galleries are part of a threefloor re-design at the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax Ave. Interior renovation is set to begin after a fundrasing gala honoring its 20-year anniversary on Sat., Oct. 18. The Beach Boys are scheduled to perform at the gala. “We sought out the finest minds in museums, entertainment, education, architecture and design to create an immersive experience that blends art and science in a way that will equally appeal to those who love the automobile and visitors looking to learn something new,” said Peter Mullin, the Petersen’s chairman of the board. $125 million capital campaign A $125 million capital campaign was also announced for the project which includes plans for a racy exterior. New York architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates is heading the re-design, which will wrap the Miracle Mile site with ribbons of stainless steel over the building painted red to evoke speed and curves of a coach automobile. Inside visitors will start at the top floor for an overview of the history, including the car’s role in the development of Los Angeles and Hollywood’s influence. Second-floor galleries will cover racing and alternate-fuel technology, feature interactive spaces for families and of-
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Beatles-themed 'Taste' brings neighbors to Village Residents strolled the Boulevard on a warm August night, sampled cuisine at participating area restaurants and listened to live jazz at the 22nd annual Taste of Larchmont. This year's theme was "Abbey Road to Larchmont." The event benefits
HER WORK in securing funding and donations to upgrade Robert Burns Park earned Margy Hudson the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council’s Citizen’s Recognition Award in August.
Hope-Net, an interfaith and community agency celebrating its 26th year. Hope-Net operates 14 area pantries, providing food to more than 350,000 people annually. To view more photographs, go to www. larchmontchronicle. com.
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HOLDING COURT at Larchmont Wine & Cheese: Mike and Karen Gilman.
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Recycling website helps to meet state 2025 goal Tracy Bugh is so adamant about recycling that she has created the website, recyclebycity.com, with information about where to put your disposable “stuff.” The site tells what you can put in your blue bin and where to recycle plastic bags (supermarkets) electronics, light bulbs and EVEN METAL POTS can go into the blue batteries (Lowe’s, bin, says Tracy Bugh. Home Depot and
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that most residents are savvy about what goes in the blue bin and what goes in the black bin. “The state has set a goal of zero waste by the year 2025,” she said. Tracy Bugh’s goal is to reach that goal even sooner.
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Los Angeles is on its way to becoming the country’s largest no-kill city by 2017, according to Best Friends Animal Society’s NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles). According to 2013-2014 fiscal year numbers released by Los Angeles Animal Services, the six city shelters recorded the lowest number of dog and cat killings on record in its history: 12,680. The number is a 26 percent decline from the previous year’s number of 17,069 and a dramatic reduction from the peak of 110,000 dogs and cats killed at Los Angeles Animal Services in 1971. The NKLA initiative is comprised of a coalition of 70+ local organizations. “This came about because every member of the coalition, and most importantly the staff and volunteers of LA Animal Services, is prioritizing life-saving,” said Francis Battista, Best Friends co-founder. Brenda Barnette, general manager of Los Angeles Animal Services, was equally thrilled with the news. “We
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12 at 6:30 p.m. The bedroom parked near Clinton St. and 11 between 12:15 and 4 a.m. Larchmont Blvd. on Aug. 5 A suspect attempted to window was not locked. (Continued from page 2) break into a car parked on the was stolen from a home on the A suspect attempted to bur- around 6:45 p.m. dence. 400 block of S. Manhattan Pl. larize a home on the 800 block A laptop and cell phone 400 block of S. Citrus Ave. on ASSAULT: A man was on July 29 at 11:30 p.m. The of N. Bronson Ave on Aug. 25 were stolen from a car parked Aug. 11 at 4:45 p.m. When the mugged near Oakwood St. and suspect, known by the victim, at 6:30 p.m., but was scared off on the 100 block of Lucerne victim approached, the susSt. Andrews Pl. on Aug. 24 at kicked open the front door and by the victim's dog. Blvd. on Aug. 5 around 6 p.m. pect fled. 2:30 p.m. Two men exited a made off with the appliance. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A laptop and documents Luggage and documents white sedan. One acted as look A residence on the 700 A white 2000 Kia Sephia was were taken from a car parked were stolen from a car parked out as the other punched the block of S. Norton Ave. was taken from the corner of Nor- near Formosa Ave. and Third near Clinton St. and Lucerne victim in the face multiple ransacked on Aug. 5 between ton Ave. and Clinton St. on St. between Aug. 6 at 10:30 Blvd. on Aug. 12 between 7 times causing him to fall to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. p.m. and Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. July 27 at 9 a.m. the ground. The suspects fled Computer equipment and BURGLARIES FROM MO- Clothing, a GPS and liquor EditorA &NintenPublisherwere of the Larchmont after threatening the victim other property was stolen Jane removed from an un- 911 is for emergencies only. TORGilman, VEHICLES: willstolen receive ouraCitizen Recognition Award with a handgun. car parked on the 100 To report non-emergencies, do Wii was from car locked from a home on the 600 block Chronicle, BURGLARY: A microwave of N. Plymouth Blvd. on Aug. parked of Highland Ave. on Aug. call 877-275-5273. on 50 theyears 400 block of S. to block for her of service our community Manhattan Pl. between July 25 at 5:30 p.m. and July 26 at 8:30 a.m. Property was taken from a car parked near 6th St. and Van Ness Ave. between July 27 at 11 p.m. and July 28 at 1 p.m. ARE YOU LANDSCAPING IN WINDSOR SQUARE? WILSHIRE DIVISION IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR PARKWAY TREES! ROBBERIES: A man was It has come to our attention that some of our beautiful and iconic parkways are held up and his watch was stobeing planted with non-conforming tree species. len while he walked on the 400 Some of the world’s most iconic streetscapes are right here in Windsor Sqaure! block of N. June St. on Aug. 10 As an example, think of the Canary Island Date Palms that frame the view at 3:18 a.m. Two suspects apof the Hollywood sign, or the Camphor trees that line 6th street. Can you proached him demanding his imagine our neighborhood without these trees? Preserving the trees and property. When he complied, planting like species is imperative to preserving the historic character of our neighborhood. the suspects fled in a white sedan. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS? Meet your community representatives, A man’s cell phone was stoAny tree planted in the parkway of the Windsor Square HPOZ should conform len as he walked near 4th St. learn about issues concerning zoning, to the Windsor Square Master Plan of Parkway Trees. This document was and Highland Ave. on Aug. 12 produced to preserve the historic canopy of Windsor Square. It designates land use, traffic, new developments which species of tree should be planted in the parkways of each block in the at 7:50 p.m. Three suspects Windsor Square HPOZ. Please note, this master plan is only relevant to trees threatened him with a handaffecting your area. planted in the parkway and in no way prescriptive of plants on the rest of your gun. The victim gave them his property. cell and they fled in a waiting Meet Jason Peers WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION? white sedan. Representative of Area 9 – The Master Plan of Trees can be found on the WSA website under the Canopy A cell phone, keys and purse section. The documents are called The Trees of Windsor Square and Windsor were stolen from two womOakwood-Maplewood-St. Andrews Square Master Plan of Parkway Trees. You can find both documents at www. en near Rossmore Ave. and windsorsquare.org/Canopy/Tree Resources. The Canopy section of our (This is the eighth in our series Wilshire Blvd. on Aug. 13 at website contains all the pertinent documents as well as helpful tree resources 12:45 a.m. Three suspects like relevant city agencies and certified arborists. “Meet Your Board”) approached the victims. One WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT? placed a revolver to one of the Jason serves as the Area 8 representative Windsor Square Association is dedicated to the restoration and preservation victim’s heads, while the other on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood of the original Windsor Square parkway tree planting design. Many of these two suspects took the properCouncil, where he has focused his old-growth trees create the urban forest that distinguishes our neighborhood. ty. The suspects fled in a white energy on creating a citizen recognition The uniformity of these parkways enhances the streetscape, which contributes sedan. program designed to honor those to the overall aesthetic of the neighborhood. doing big things in the community and BURGLARIES: Tools were This uniformity is a large part of the appeal of this neighborhood. hopefully encourage others to step up taken from a residence on the Maintaining it helps protect our property values and preserves the historic to the plate. Besides living and working 500 block of Muirfield Rd. on legacy homeowners in Windsor Square are all now stewards of. in the GWNC-area, Jason is also the Aug. 2 between 4 p.m. and WHY THESE TREES? proud parent of a Van Ness Avenue 5:45 a.m. School third grade student. He and his These trees, many of which are the historic species envisioned for our Property was removed from husband Eric moved to the Greater Wilshire area four years ago neighborhood, are appropriate to the Windsor Square neighborhood in scale. a home on the 100 block of and are proud to make this area their home. Planting your new trees in a like-species to the old growth trees will create Lucerne Blvd. on Aug. 2 beuniformity of texture and color, even while the new plants mature to their adult size. tween 5 and 10 p.m. *Larchmont Village is bordered by A laptop was stolen from a We remind realtors in the neighborhood to educate clients purchasing Melrose Ave. to Beverly Blvd.; home on the 300 block of S. houses in the Windsor Square HPOZ about this and other issues relevant to Arden Blvd. to Wilton Place preserving our historic neighborhood. Citrus Ave. on Aug. 12 between 1:45 and 2:30 p.m. The sliding Please refer to www.windsorsquare.org and look under the section labeled Check out our website Canopy for more information or email us at canopy@windsorsquare.org. glass door was not locked. greaterwilshire.org for GRAND THEFT AUTO: A confirmation of all details The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents 2014 silver Nissan Versa was from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and taken from the 700 block of S. Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Longwood Ave. on Aug. 6 beJoin with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, tween 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV. 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Eye to Eye ... Hancock Park Ophthalmology As I discussed in a previous article, cosmetic eye concerns can actually bring to light more serious medical eye issues. The eyelid is no exception. Most concerning are growths on the eyelid. Generally speaking, most patients come in because they are bothered by “the look” of their eye. In general, benign growths result from either infection like the common sty, irritation to the skin (ex. excessive rubbing) like a skin tag, or from glands at the edge of the eyelid from which cysts can form. It should be noted that any of these seemingly benign masses can be masquerading for a malignancy. Though rare, cancerous gland related growths can be insidiously spreading below the surface of the skin. Much more commonly, there can be growths on the surface eyelid skin or surrounding areas due primarily to sun exposure. These also may or may not be benign. What may appear to be a skin tag with symptoms of itching, pain and/or bleeding could be hiding skin cancer. The most common and slowest growing of which is from basal cells and less common but far more aggressive is squamous cell carsinoma. Things to look out for are increases in size and changes in color. As always, it is best to be seen by a trained ophthalmologist who will examine and possibly perform a biopsy to determine the diagnosis. If your eyes are windows to the world, then your lids are the protective covers. Whether it’s vanity or not, be seen and be healthy! Dr. M. Isaac Gordon is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Trained at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. In addition, he provides services for general eye care and optical needs. Dr. Gordon is located in the Larchmont Medical Building. Call (323)465-0562, or visit www.hancockparkophthalmology.com. Adv.
This summer, I’ve urged Angelenos to spread the word on conserving water and follow the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power’s “Know Your Watering Days.” If you have been doing your part and follow- Councilman ing LADWP’s Report water conserby vation ordi- Tom LaBonge nance, then I applaud you for helping save the water our City needs. If you need a refresher on what the ordinances entail, please visit www.ladwp.com/ waterconservation. This month I ask everyone to review these ordinances, as LADWP recently released that its Water Conservation Response Unit (WCRU) is traveling to the streets to “curb water waste.” That’s right, additional staff has already begun patrolling the city of Los Angeles for water waste and responding to tips provided by phone, email and through social media. To learn more about the WCRU, please read the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power’s educational and awareness efforts to enforce and stop wasteful water practices. Awareness and enforcement Educational awareness efforts, and enforcement where applicable, are conducted by the LADWP Water Conservation Team, a group of trained professionals whose sole mission is to spot and stop wasteful water practices. Team members actively patrol Los Angeles communities to help inform customers of water waste they observe in progress and learn about through tips from neighbors and concerned citizens who call 1-800-DIAL DWP or send e-mails to waterwaste@ladwp.com. Additionally, LADWP Customer Service Field Representatives are authorized and trained to report violations. First offenses are given a verbal “warning” in the form of water conservation tips, water saving devices where possible and printed educational materials in order to raise customer awareness. Repeat violators are subject to monetary fines. Monetary citations, when given, range
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Neighbors enjoyed food, met police officers at National Night Out
VINTAGE police cars were popular with all ages.
NEIGHBORS waited in line for a taste of Salt & Straw's ice cream.
NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME brought neighbors together.
Refreshments, games, safety exhibits and neighborhood walks were among activities at the L.A.P.D. Wilshire and Olympic Division's National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 5. Three locations for the annual event included Larchmont Village, Poinsettia Recreation Park and the Olympic Division station. The Larchmont Village event featured food from a number of area restaurants. There was also live music, children's activities and a vintage police car display.
SENIOR LEAD OFFICER Dave Cordova and police cadets presented a certificate of appreciation to volunteer Peter Gorelick.
MUSIC was provided by Kyril Kasimoff.
LARCHMONT WINE & CHEESE was among area businesses offering food.
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Peanuts, dash of spices and lots of love in winning recipe By Suzan Filipek Zach Fishbain loves peanut butter so much, he and his bride gave it as party favors at their wedding. The coupled filled their creamy, organic artisan recipe in “Spread the Love”-labeled glass jars. Subtley seasoned with cinnamon, agave gives it a touch of sweetness, and cayenne adds kick, says Zach.
The finished result tasted by 160 guests was a hit and kickstarted a new career for the new couple. The response took them by surprise. “We started fulfilling orders under the table,” Fishbain said. The couple soon got a cottage food operator’s license and continued grinding and roasting batches of peanuts
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in their two-bedroom Park La Brea apartment. To meet demand, 100-pound bags of peanuts were arriving at the newlyweds door every two weeks from a USDAcertified farm in New Mexico (Georgia and Texas are the other main organic peanut growing states). The recipe’s secret is in its simplicity, says Zach, who adds zero salt and foregoes fillers such as palm oil as well as chemical-sounding ingredients found in many peanut butters, says his wife Valerie. Zach learned about nutrition and the overuse of salt in the U.S. diet from one of his clients: the American Heart Association. Fishbain runs a Hispanic digital marketing agency. Valerie is a county social worker who helps runaway foster teens. There’s more than peanuts on the horizon for the busy
THEIR WEDDING kicked off a new career for Zach and Valerie.
couple who are expecting their first child, a daughter, any day. To make room for their growing family and their expanding peanut empire, they are searching for an off-site kitchen. “It really is a labor of love,” says Fishbain. The couple cel-
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Loretta Catherine Lindholm June 7, 1931 - July 31, 2014
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Beloved wife and mother Loretta Catherine Lindholm (June 7th 1931 – July 31, 2014) of Los Angeles, California passed away from cancer on July 31st 2014 surrounded by her family. Born at the old Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California June 7th 1931, Loretta was raised in Mar Vista, California until age 12 when her parents moved to Holmby Hills, purchasing their family home from actor Spencer Tracy on Holmby Avenue. Loretta raised her five children with husband, Dwight Henry Lindholm, in Hancock Park during which time the family of seven took a year sailing sabbatical to the French Polynesia June 1982 – July 1983. In 1993 Loretta retired with her husband to their second home in Channel Islands Harbor, California. Loretta spent the last 34 years donating her time to the organization she held close to her heart, National Charity League, Los Angeles Founder Chapter. Loretta was the oldest of seven children born to the late Vernon and Harriet Brown. She was the beloved wife of Dwight Henry Lindholm who she married August 29, 1958. They have been married for 56 years. Loretta’s beautiful positive attitude, enthusiasm for life and radiant smile will be remembered forever by her five children, Douglas Dwight Lindholm, Dionne Louise Cooper, Jeanne Marie Deranja, Philip Clayton Lindholm and Kathleen Ann Hennigh. Her special hugs and loud laughter will stay forever in the hearts of her 13 grandchildren, Cora & Ida Lindholm , Randall & Chelsea Cooper , Josephine, Loretta (Lulu), Bozho & Dwight Deranja; Henry & Kelly Lindholm; Hunter, Hudson & Heather Hennigh. After attending UCLA in the 1950’s, Loretta held various clerical and leadership roles at her father and mother’s factory Associated Pacific on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice California. With over 300 employees during the Second World War the factory manufactured tail assemblies for the B17 and B29 fighter planes. After the war, the factory continued in airplane military products then branched out into auto parts for General Motors and Ford. In their early years of marriage, Dwight and Loretta were active in Republican Party politics holding both county and statewide offices while living at 330 S. Westmoreland Avenue. After politics, Loretta worked as a Real Estate Broker for Loomis Johnson and Frank Dutra and then went out on her own for the rest of her 50 year career in Real Estate Brokerage and Management. In 1972, Dwight & Loretta moved to 255 South Rossmore in Hancock Park where they lived for 25 years. During that time Loretta was on the Board of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association for 10 years serving as Vice President the last 2 years. It took her 7 years, but she got installed the ornamental street lights in Hancock Park and received a Los Angeles City Council commendation. In 1972 Loretta and Dwight bought a beach house at Silverstrand beach, Channel Islands Harbor which they still own and have resided as their primary home for the past 20 years. June 16, 1982, Dwight and Loretta left on their 51 foot sailboat for the South Pacific with their 5 children, then ages 13 through 22 years. 26 days at sea going down to French Polynesia and 40 days at sea returning July 15, 1983. From their 5000 square foot home on Rossmore in Hancock Park they went to 500 square feet on the boat. Loretta’s years of service to National Charity League Los Angeles Founder Chapter included: Provisional 1980-198; Ways and Means Director 1984 – 1985; NCL 4th VP - JCL Coordinator - 1985 -1986; NCL Treasurer 1986 – 1988; NCL Provisional Coordinator - 1989 – 1990; NCL President - 1990 – 1992; Advisor to the NCL Board of Directors 1992 – 1994; Member of the Advisory Board 1992 – 2014; Advisory Board Chairman - 1997 – 1998; Member of Budget and Finance Committee; Member of NCL Insurance Committee; Member of NCL Adult Group Etceteras; Member of Coronet Patronesses. First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood was a central focus of Loretta’s life with membership shortly after marrying in 1958. Loretta was active in many leadership roles such as General Co-Chairman with Dwight in the Hollywood Easter Service Committee at the Hollywood Bowl 1972 and 1973. Loretta touched the lives of many people with her huge radiant smile, charming wit and warm robust laugh, and maintained her amazing strength and positive attitude to the end.
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Gerald Lloyd Schroeder, a Real Estate Developer and Contractor in New Orleans and Los Angeles for over sixty years, who developed many subdivisions in New Orleans, and built houses in Hancock Park and Fremont Place, passed peacefully on August 21, 2014. He was 91 years old. Along with residential subdivisions, Schroeder built many commercial projects such as shopping centers and office buildings in New Orleans, and was a restaurateur who owned RoJe Restaurant in New Orleans for over 30 years. During most of his adult life, Schroeder divided his time between a residence in New Orleans and residences in Hancock Park and Fremont Place. Schroeder attended Loyola University and Tulane Law School in New Orleans, and studied at Cambridge. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Forces stationed in England. Schroeder was one of the founding members of St. Pius X church in New Orleans, and locally often attended mass at St. Brendan’s. He was a knight of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and was awarded from Pope John Paul II a Knight of the Papal Order of Saint Gregory the Great. Schroeder, an avid golfer for over 60 years, was a former member of the Bel-Air Country Club, as well as a current member of the Los Angeles Country Club. He was also a former member of several carnival organizations in New Orleans. His survivors include his wife of over 70 years, Rosemary Bourgeois Schroeder, six children, Gerald L. Schroeder, Jr. (Priscilla), Cheryl Schroeder Childs (William), Roger Schroeder, Karen Schroeder Ryan (Jack), Mark Schroeder and Conrad Schroeder (Margie), 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial mass was held at St. Pius X Church in New Orleans on Saturday, August 23, 2014, followed by a private burial.
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Concert, ice cream social in Palisades The Santa Monica Oceanaires concert on Sat., Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. will be followed by an ice cream social at Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 W. Sunset Blvd.
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Tea ceremony, music celebrate Korea at LACMA Celebrate Korea Day at LACMA with a free tea ceremony and lecture on Sat., Sept. 27 in the L.A. Times Central Court. Yi Youngmi will demonstrate at 3 p.m, emphasizing the virtues of modesty, harmony with nature and respecting propriety. Yi is director of the Arizona and California branches of the Myungwon Cultural Foundation. The event is in conjunction with the exhibition “Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392– 1910.” A lecture at 11 a.m. by art historian Song-mi Yi is in the Brown Auditorium, and a concert at 1 p.m. is in the Bing Theater. The lecture and concert are also free but space is limited, and tickets are required for the concert. RSVP at 323-8576010 or online at lacma.org.
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She gave up her medical practice to set up third world clinics After almost 30 years as the slums of Nairobi, avoided a practicing oncologist, Dr. druglords in the Northern rePatricia Gordon decided she gion of Guatemala and been wanted to do “something that held 15 hours in an airport would have a broader impact while officials decided on her on the lives of women around authenticity. the world.” That “something” led to the birth of CureCervicalCancer, (CCC), under which she has set up clinics in third world countries to provide permanent cervical cancer screening and treatment centers. Over the past two and one-half years, the HanDr. Patricia Gordon cock Park resident has established 16 permanent and The method for screening is sustainable programs in five the “See and Treat” program. countries on four continents. she brings supplies in suit The overwhelming success cases, called a Clinic in a Box, of CCC has prompted her to containing cryotherapy maretire from her medical prac- chines that freeze the lesions, tice to guide CCC into the fu- probes, flashlights, swabs, vaginal specula and hot plates ture. A slim, attractive straw- (to sterilize cryotherapy tips). berry blonde with non-stop The equipment enables her energy, she looks more like a to set up clinics where thoulady-who-lunches than the dy- sands of women are screened namo that she is. and treated for the potentially Dr. Gordon said cervical terminal disease. cancer, which causes nearly To date, CCC has examined half a million over 10,000 women deaths per year, Photo on Page 1 and treated more is the leading than 950 for pre-cancause of cancercerous lesions. The related deaths in women in clinics are located in Haiti, third world countries, with 80 Guatemala, Vietnam, Kenya percent of all cervical cancer and Ethiopia, with 11 more cases occurring in developing clinics coming by the end of countries. This epidemic is this year—26 programs in tonearly 100% preventable with tal! her simple yet elegant tech- To make sure that the clinics are sustainable, a permanique. It was while she decided nent examination room is set to serve as a volunteer with up; local staff are trained and a medical mission in Sen- assigned to the clinic and staff egal that her desire to bring makes monthly reports to screening and treatment to CCC on the number of women women in remote places was examined and treated. A recent report from a clinic ignited. Since then, she has been in in Vietnam is indicative of the
work being done. The clinic nurses, trained in the See and Treat method, saw 900 patients, identified 120 positive patients, and performed 140 cryotherapy procedures in just one month! Dr. Gordon has to deal with each nation’s officials to get permission from local authorities and ministers of health in the five countries to establish the clinics. The non-profit agency has established partnerships with the International Medical
Corps, Columbia University Millennium Cities Initiative, Haiti Outreach, Para Cirugia and Africa Mission Services of USA. There is an on-going relationship with the UCLA GYN department, which sends a gynecologist with CCC on every program. Donors who give $10,000 and up have naming rights, often times choosing to memorialize their family members. With a permanent metal placard hanging over the clinic door, these clinics stand
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Guests at FIDM view 100 costumes; birthdays fêted Everyone from dilettantes to debutantes descended on the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising on July 19 for the gala opening of the eighth annual exhibition of the Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design. About 600 guests had a sneak peek at 100 costumes from a variety of television genres, episodic series, movies and mini-series. “Look at this detail!” exclaimed David Prince lifting the hemline of one of Caroline McCall’s dresses for “Downton Abbey” and reveal-
ing the meticulous and delicately sewn sequined and silk flowers adorning the lace. "Mr. Prince, we have a tiara emergency, if you Around please!” No the surprise considering Town how quickly with the official Patty Hill “Downton Abbey” jewelry designer’s creations sold in the Museum’s Gallery’s boutique. Later, on the grand grounds, guests enjoyed martinis and skewers
of grilled shrimp and chicken while watching the passing parade of the best dressed in the west. Among the chic and unique partying and guessing who would win the Emmy were Barbara Hall, Val Almendarez, Heather Cox, Howard Meltzer, Cory Scarborough, Matthew Hancock, designer Allison Leach, Hannah Kim, Berfin Ataman,
“Orange is the New Black” actress Alysia Reiner, Masters of Sex” leading man Michael Sheen, FIDM Museum spokesman Nick Verreos, Carolyn Ramsay, Curators Kevin Jones, Christina Johnson, museum director Barbara Bundy and Barry Rosenblum. It's open to the public and free until Sept. 20. *** The host with the most, Rafael de Marchena, held a birthday luncheon on July 20 in honor of his wife Luisa Richardson. Fifty friends and relatives gathered at the Los Angeles Country Club for a sumptuous brunch buffet. Among those who came from as far away as Bogotá, Colombia were Virginia and Michael Kazanjian, Carolyn Berry, Katya and Gil Seaton, Michela and Martin Gelber, and Mrs. and Mrs. Alvaro Cepeda with daughters Christy and Catalina. *** Lighting up Rossmore Ave. on Aug. 1 was a big ol’ birthday bash for Alex Calfo’s 50th year hosted by his wife Beatrix and son Peter. Among the guests were Cathryne and John Macievic, Stacy Herman and Patrick Kelly, Dede and Chris Black, Melanie and Paul Boettcher, Donna and Greg Eccon, and former Ameri-
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BEER-FILTER CLOTH is ideal for bags, says Jennifer Silbert and Lisa Siedlecki with some of their fall collection.
Duo aims to repurpose world of fashion one bag at a time By Suzan Filipek After about two weeks of clearing out hops and barley in the beer making process, the filtering cloth is shipped overseas. Lately a funny thing is happening on the discarded material’s way to China. Designers Lisa Siedlecki and Jennifer Silbert are scooping up sheets of the beer-filtering cloth and making handcraft one-of-a-kind, limited-edition bags, totes, aprons and accessories. Amber-colored brew gives a coppery tone; darker brewski leaves a silver-grey shade, and the polypropylene fabric is lightweight and durable. “It’s perfect for a bag,” says Lisa. Best friends, Lisa and Jennifer quit their respective jobs
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La Brea Bakery event fights hunger Actress Marlee Matlin will join La Brea Bakery & Café in sponsoring a fundraiser reception for No Kid Hungry on Thurs., Sept. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 468 S. La Brea Ave. The No Kid Hungry campaign is working to end child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. For a $25 donation, guests receive hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and baked goods. Go to: www.NoKidHungry.org/ LaBreaBakeryNKH.
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Parker biography comes to life; Hair stories shared Charlie “Bird” Parker, the iconic jazz saxophonist who, with Dizzy Gillespie, is credited with the invention of bebop, is profiled in Bird Lives! A Solo Play with Music by Willard Manus. This oneTheater act, one actor play covers Review the period in by Parker’s life Patricia between 1939 Foster Rye and 1955 that encompasses his tragic family life, his drug addiction and physical maladies as well as successes in his later career. Unless you have a comprehensive knowledge of the New York music scene in the 1930s and 40s, it takes a while to understand some of the references, which detracts from the dramatic tension of the piece. Program notes would be a help. Parker is portrayed by Montae Russell in a virtuosic performance as he also plays a variety of other characters. Much of the one-act relies on narrative dialogue. The piece would be better served by a few more actors playing the variety of other persona. However, that said, Mr. Russell is well worth seeing. He has captured Parker’s many facets, weaknesses and strengths, even faux playing the saxophone with great aplomb. A terrific performance. Through Sun., Sept. 21. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Chromolume Theatre at the Attic, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., 323 510-2688. 3 Stars *** Supernatural: The Play, We All Have a Hair Story is written, produced and directed by Candace O. Kelley, Audrey Kelley and Gilda Rogers and takes place at a Natural Hair Event in New York City in 2009 where women of color have come together to celebrate their natural hair. Without much dramatic conflict, this is not a play but a series of monologues. Six women join the moderator on stage to share their hair stories. Kee Kee (Tanya Alexander) acts as moderator and keeps the meeting going. Dr. Jenkins (Adriene Bausley), an anthropologist, offers insight into the reasons behind the various hair choices. Each of the rest of the characters, played wonderfully by this excellent ensemble cast,
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tells of painful treatments, weaves, hair history and how their previous hair choices affected their lives before and after they went natural. Particularly moving was Doris, the p r e a c h e r ’s wife (played wonderfully by Zuri Alexander) whose hair choices were dictated by illness. Through Sun., Sept. 28, Sundays at 6 p.m. at the Chromolume Theatre at the Attic, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., 323-960-7738. 2 Stars
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“Ladies Who Launch: How Women of the Ebell Disguised a Revolution as a Tea Party (And Dressed For the Occasion)” Monday, October 27, 2014 11:30am Social Hour; 12 noon Luncheon followed by program
2nd Wednesdays, a Performance Incubator
“All The Wrong Men: A Wry and Witty Online Dating Retrospective” Written and performed by Laura Huntt Foti Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 7:30pm
Evening Vegan Cooking Workshop
with Joanna Rachins Part of our ongoing series on Health and Wellness and living life to its fullest - Limited Enrollment Monday, October 20, 2014 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Fig & Olive for Mediterranean, try eclectic fare at Ruen Pair
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Helene Seifer with harissa, a North African pepper paste. Desserts were excellent. Chocolate pot de crème was a rich chocolatelover’s delight. I favored the simple shortbread with mascarpone and small, intenselyflavored Harry’s strawberries. That’s the dish that would call me back. Fig & Olive, 8490 Melrose
Pl., 310-360-9100. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. *** When I crave Thai food I often take out from our neighborhood Chan Dara. But the city is filled with Thai options, and I recently ventured into an Asian specialty strip mall in Thai Town to try Ruen Pair, a simply decorated, colorful and pleasant space. We ordered a very flavorful lemongrass soup (tom yum with chicken), a decent version of the ubiquitous noodle dish, pad thai, a wellspiced red shrimp curry, and a chewy and tasty fried pompano, although a meatier fish would provide a more satisfy-
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Laura Foti Cohen will perform “All the Wrong Men,” an online dating retrospective, at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., on Wed., Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Foti Cohen wrote the piece after meeting “a lot of the wrong men on my online dates, a lot of liars and losers mixed in with a few nice guys who just weren’t for me.” Foti Cohen, who runs a marketing consulting practice, published her first book, “The Cusp of Everything,” in 2012. Tickets are $10 for members; $12 for non-members. Call 323-931-1277 ext. 131, or go to EbellEventTickets.com.
We’re Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 Days A Week Reservations Recommended Call 323.464.5160
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Restaurant Hours: Mon. - Tues. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wed. - Sat. 11 a.m. to midnight Sun. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bar Open till 1:00 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. ~ 1:30 a.m. Fri., & Sat.
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3Twenty Wine Lounge
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Larchmont Deli
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320 s la brea . los angeles . 90036 323.327.6146
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3Twenty is where wine tasting and food pairing meet. We have a wide selection of family owned, and sustainably produced, wines available to taste. We pair those wines to a seasonal menu under the direction of Chef Carlos Lool.
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Monday thru Saturday 8 AM - 5 PM 5210 W. Beverly Blvd. Tel: 323-466-1193 • Fax: 323-466-1194 www.larchmont-deli.com
We would love the opportunity to share our passion for the beauty of fine wine with you. Also, a special thanks to our community is in order for all of the enthusiastic support and patronage since we opened in 2011. As a small, family-owned business, your support has been immensely appreciated.
ing fish-to-fried-coating ratio. My absolute favorite dish was the sautéed morning glory stems, a perfect mound of gently spiced greens which added a much-needed vegetable jolt. I’ll definitely return to try some of their more adventurous offerings, such as duck feet stew or black egg with chili and basil. Nothing on the menu is over $10. After dinner, walk across the parking lot to Bhankanomthai Bakery for sticky rice, green tea Kit Kat bars or coconut ice cream. Ruen Pair, 5257 Hollywood Blvd., 323-466-0153. Daily 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Beer and wine.
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mussels, chicken and saffron rice made for a hearty entrée, but the taste was decidedly flat. The classic Moroccan tajine was delicious—juicy, tender chicken in sauce spiced
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with truffle mushroom croquettes, red quinoa salad and beef carpaccio. Creamy from béchamel sauce and perfumed with white truffle olive oil, the croquettes were terrific little balls of flavor. The quinoa was studded with minced vegetables, olive tapenade, and drizzled with fruity Picholine olive oil from southern France, crunchy and healthy, but not as engaging as expected. Beef carpaccio was a very good version of the common dish. Paper-thin raw beef was dressed with aged balsamic vinegar, white truffle oil, tomatoes and parmesan. For mains we tried chicken tajine and a double dose of seafood paella, each sporting the slightly bitter hojiblanca olive oil from Andalucia, Spain. Shrimp, calamari,
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A leisurely lunch is a great indulgence. It’s also a lovely way to sample a restaurant’s cuisine without paying often higher dinner prices. Even better is taking advantage of the twice yearly dineLA restaurant weeks, when prix fixe menus are offered for a fraction of the a la carte price. Two girlfriends and I did exactly that when we went to Fig & Olive for a $25 three-course lunch (approximately $45 if ordered separately). Executive chef Pascal Lorange celebrates Mediterranean cooking in a soothing, light-filled space, with a spotlight on the distinctive tastes of regional olive oil. There were five choices each for appetizers and mains, two for dessert. We started
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Flaws missing, performance stellar of the Godfather of Soul them, up to and including the shocking, thought-provoking ending. In Hungarian. Into The Storm (8/10): After a slow, poorly crafted start, and some bathetic, pacechallenged scenes near the end, it is well-directed with fine pace and high tension by Steven Quale. After At the starting out as an ordiMovies nary day, all with hell breaks Tony loose. The Medley visual and practical special effects (Randall Starr) that create the storms are spellbinding. Shown are tornadoes attacking everything in their paths, picking up cars as if they were feathers, enhanced by exceptional sound capturing the fury of the storms. Frontera (7/10): This is an admirably even-handed story of immigration problems at the Arizona-Mexico border with terrific performances by Michael Peña, Ed Harris and Eva Longoria. It’s a tense story with fine pace and deals with a complicated situation with reason. And So It Goes (7/10): While Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton give good performances in this Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy about people who have passed the prime of life, the person who steals the show is Sterling Jerins, who plays Douglas’s nine-year-old granddaughter.
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She gives a performance that belies her tender years. While it’s a reasonably entertaining movie, it’s one that will be enjoyed more by women than men, who might start to fidget after a while. The Last of Robin Hood (5/10): The recounting of 30s and 40s superstar Errol Flynn’s last fling with underage Beverly Aadland is done in by monumental miscasting of Kevin Kline as the washed-up Flynn. Flynn was a good athlete and a fine
Marjoram exhibit at Bergamot Station Ernie Marjoram’s “Works on Paper” is on exhibit at the TAG Gallery in Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. in Santa Monica through Sat., Sept. 27. The local artist’s exhibition includes charcoal, ink, watercolor and digital images. A public reception at the gallery is scheduled on Sat., Sept. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. and a panel discussion with the artist is on Sat., Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.taggallery.net, or call 310-829-9556.
tennis player. Had they cast someone who could approach Peter O’Toole’s performance in “My Favorite Year” (1982) which was based on Flynn, this could have been a winner. O’Toole played him as an aging alcoholic with the overthe-top gusto one associates with Flynn. The way Kline portrays him he hasn't an iota of athleticism or sex appeal. When the Game Stands Tall (3/10): A cliché-ridden story
of high school football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Cavaiezel) and how his 2004 team coped with the ending of De La Salle High School’s 151 gamewinning streak is so preachy it’s hard to buy the piffle that lasts for almost two hours. Almost every time Ladouceur says anything it’s backed up by music so maudlin it eventually becomes laughable, as if everything Ladouceur says should be carved in marble.
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Get On Up (9/10): This is the way the story of a music legend should be brought to the screen. It’s full of music and Chadwick Boseman lip-syncing to the voice of James Brown. If he doesn’t get an Oscar for this, something’s wrong, but I thought he should have received an Oscar last year for his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in “42” and he wasn’t even nominated. Much of Brown’s story is amazing and admirable, rising from abject poverty, a rough, hardscrabble existence as a child and teenager, to worldwide fame, success and acclaim. Unfortunately, like most Hollywood movies about celebrities, this is a whitewash. There is no mention of his illegitimate children (at least three), and his wife beatings and abuse of drugs are only mentioned in passing. This is an entertaining, if soft-soaped, biopic that doubles as a wonderful concert of Brown’s music. But tell the flaws with the good. The Notebook (9/10): Although a story of war, it’s not even close to being a traditional WWII movie like “Battleground” (1949) or “The Sands of Iwo Jima” (1949). There are no battles, no opposing armies, just ordinary human beings, non-combatants trying to survive a world war that’s being fought all around them. Set in Hungary, complicated and intense, every person in this film changes because of what war does to
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