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Los Feliz Ledger Vol 6. No. 1

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GGPNC Votes 12-3 to Change Appointment Process

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By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie Ledger Contributing Writer LOS FELIZ—At its June 15th meeting, the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council (GGPNC) voted to change the way its members are appointed. Currently, 10 board members are elected by the public and nine are appointed by the board. All 19 board members participate in the appointment process. However, following the June 15th vote, decided by a majority of 12-3, only elected board members will be able to appoint new members to the board. The change will take effect in May 2011. This vote comes after more than a year of disagreement among board members over the current appointment system. The GGPNC has more appointed seats on its board than any of the city’s 89 neighborhood councils and violates best practices as laid out by the former Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE). DONE oversees the neighborhood councils and was recently folded into a different city department. Last year, several GGPNC board members unsuccessfully ran a campaign to convince the overall board to eliminate or greatly change the appointment process altogether.

Changes for MTA 2005 Crash Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What About Parking? Trader Joe’s Expansion . . . . . 3 Summer in the City: Barnsdall Summer Fridays . 5 Out and About: 4th of July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Higher Learning in Atwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Seniors: SKYPE for all Generations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LFVBID Announces Scaled Down Street Fair, July 31st By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie Ledger Contributing Writer LOS FELIZ—The Los Feliz Street Fair, a long-standing summer tradition organized by the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (LFVBID), will be held July 31, however the event will be scaled down considerably. In an e-mail to LFVBID members, the board announced that the fair would not include a street closure this year, as it has in years past, and that it will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Trolleys will be available to shuttle attendees up and down Vermont

A BEASTLY BOA—Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gets tips (and later his nerve) on handling “Jacob” the Red-Tailed Boa from Los Angeles Zoo keeper Mark Atha while Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge looks on during the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s 40th Annual Beastly Ball. The event, held in June, raised more than $1.19 million for the zoo and its programs. Betty White, long-time Los Angeles Zoo supporter, was honored.

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Finally, A Light at Finley Crosswalk By Allison C. Ferraro Photo: Allison C. Ferraro

HILLHURST AVE—Mya Rose Pecchia, 5, flipped the switch on a new traffic signal June 22nd at the corner of Finley Avenue at a 1 p.m. ceremony that included a blessing of the light and crosswalk by Father Christopher Kelley of St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church. According to the city, there have been a reported 31 accidents at the site as well as three pedestrians hit since 2000. Those accidents occurred in 2000, 2005 and as recently as this year.

Father Christopher Kelley of Finley Avenue’s St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church blessed the new traffic light and crosswalk during a 1 p.m. ceremony.

Hail To Our Own Chef. Silver Lake’s Lisa Fontanesi.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— When first lady Michelle Obama invited chefs to support her “Chef’s Let’s Move” campaign to end childhood obesity, Silver Lake Chef Lisa Fontanesi, was a natural choice. Fontanesi, who has taught cooking classes to local children in addition to working as catering coordinator for Occidental College, was among hundreds of chefs chosen from over 37 states that gathered in June on the South Lawn of the White House to kick off the program. The idea is simple: see TOP CHEF page 6

LFVBID Undertakes Local Parking Study By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie, Ledger Contributing Writer LOS FELIZ—The Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (LFVBID) is conducting a traffic study that will look into long-term parking solutions for the area. The initiative will be steered by the parking committee, which was created in January of this year. Chaired by Rob Valerio, the committee will look into what they and businesses can do to

make parking more accessible. The goal of the study, said Valerio in an e-mail, is that there will be “at least one open parking spot on every block in Los Feliz Village at all times of day and night.” He added that “the purpose of this is that it is reasonable to walk a block or less to patronize a business.” Parking in the area has

improved recently due to the installation of parking meters that accept debit and credit cards. “This has resulted in a significantly higher parking spot turnover during the day since meters now work 99% of the time,” said Valerio in the same e-mail. “Businesses have seen significantly higher number of metered spaces available throughout the day.”

Los Feliz Ledger [letter from the publisher]

The Ledger Celebrates Our 5th Anniversary! This edition marks our 5th anniversary! So many things have changed in those 5 years, while others have remained the same. Looking back at our very first edition, we ran a front page story on the formation of the Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts. Today, that Charter School has finally found a permanent location (see page 18 for details). This edition also marks the last of Richard Stanley’s Real Estate columns. I want to personally thank Richard for his work over the years. His columns were always in-

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Parking Concerns Cited In Trader Joe’s Expansion By Ian Lovett Ledger Contributing Writer SILVER LAKE—Trader Joe’s is planning to expand its location on Hyperion Avenue. If approved by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, the grocery store would almost double in size. What will not be expanded, however is parking at the location which is already at a premium. At a public meeting last December, Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, who represents Silver Lake, said he hoped customers could find alternative modes of transportation when shopping at Trader Joe’s. “The expansion of Trader Joe’s is no doubt a reaction to its popularity within our community,” LaBonge said. “I hope customers, including myself, can find a way to walk or bike to the Hyperion Valley stores to visit Gelson’s, Trader Joe’s or get a [sandwich] from Say Cheese.” The Silver Lake Neighborhood Council’s Urban Design & Preservation Advisory Committee (UDPAC) has suggested the store install bike racks and offer free delivery of groceries; and rides home, taxi discount coupons for seniors; discounts for walking or biking patrons and support for see TRADER JOE’S page 22

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Series of Safety Measures Proposed Near 2005 Metrolink Crash By Caitlin M. Foyt, Ledger Contributing Writer ATWATER VILLAGE—A proposed construction project could improve public safety at one of Los Angeles’ most dangerous railroad crossings. The city of Los Angeles delivered a presentation during last month’s Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) meeting that suggested a series of newly modeled safety elements at the Chevy Chase Drive grade crossing operated by Metrolink, including new roadway medians and upgrades in pedestrian access, pavement markings and other railroad and traffic control devices. The safety enhancement plan is one that has been highly anticipated since a threetrain collision killed 11 people and injured nearly 200 near the site in late January 2005. July 2010

“This is something you’ve been waiting a long time for and it’s great because we don’t want to see anything like that ever again,” said Mitch O’Farrell, senior adviser of special projects to Los Angeles city council president Eric Garcetti. “I think the added bonus here is the pedestrian feature. It’s awful to watch pedestrians cross there now. It’s just a scary thing to watch.” For pedestrian safety, gates will be installed, which will block exits during a train crossing, and medians will be installed to prevent left turns down Alger Street, in an effort to prevent large trucks from using that road. Construction would include repaving on both sides of the streets and on the sidewww.losfelizledger.com

walks. Access ramps for wheelchairs also will be installed.
 The project also presents an opportunity to clean up and bring clarity to the local parking situation, O’Farrell said. The proposed changes also would qualify Atwater to be a quiet zone, Farrell said, prohibiting freight trains from sounding their horns in the middle of the night.
 AVNC representative Pat Kane said she’s had some close calls at the highway rail grade crossing, and she’s pleased to see a proposed improvement plan. “You know that is a very dangerous intersection,” she said. The project, which is still in the conceptual stages, is a multi-jurisdictional project encompassing the City of Los Angeles, the City of Glendale and Metrolink. Coordination and project oversight is yet to be determined.

Proposed Improvements Include: • Install raised median and sidewalks, curb and gutters • Install safety gates and warning lights at the crossing • Convert Alger Street to a one way southbound road • Install “Do Not Enter” signs at Willimet Street to prevent northbound vehicles
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SILVER LAKE—Berda Paradise is accepting donations to benefit the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic. The thrift store is located at 3506 W. Sunset Blvd. Proceeds go towards directly supporting the day to day expenses of running the clinic, including helping pay for telephones, electricity, water and medical supplies. T h e clinic provides free health care for uninsured families; medical care for children, women and men; family planning, childhood immunizations, STD and HIV screening, mammograms, cancer screening, counseling services, homeless outreach and more. Last year the clinic served over 80,000 visits. The store is opened daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for drop off. Free pick up is also available by calling (323) 6618246. For information: www. hsfreeclinic.org. All donations are 100% tax deductible. COMMUNITY NEWS

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and Hillhurst avenues, and the fair will feature live entertainment. The e-mail requests that business owners set up storefront tables featuring their products. “The more you put into this event, the better it will be over all,” the email states. The changes were made, according to the email, “to accommodate the current economic climate.” It adds that the fee waiver of upwards of $25,000 the LFVBID has been able to procure in the past in order to close down a street was “difficult to obtain.” Members of the LFVBID board did not respond to repeated attempts by the Ledger to obtain further clarification regarding the changes and details about the fair itself. Activities sponsored by the LFVBID are funded by annual dues, called assessments, that are collected from local business owners. Since its inception 17 years ago, the fair has been an annual mainstay. “It was really festive, and I think it really reflected the spirit of our neighborhood,” said Jillian Johann, LFVBID member and co-owner of Gypsy’s Palace on Vermont St. The fair grew over the years, and in 2005, the LFV-

BID hired a festival producer to organize the event. Through media trades worth an estimated $50,000, the entertainment company nearly doubled festival attendance and added a beer and wine garden. Members of the LFVBID board have expressed concern in the past that the fair had grown too big, and have stated that dues-paying members of the LFVBID were upset with the street closure and the affects of that on business. Yet Johann stated her regret over the fact that the fair won’t be as celebratory as past events. “I think any time you can close down a street it’s more festive,” she said. “It was something that the residents of the neighborhood looked forward to.” Other businesses in the area seem indifferent to the event and the effect it will have on their business. “It’s not going to make or break anything,” said Sasha Urbelis, manager of Alcove Café on Hillhurst. Urbelis added that Alcove is not likely to participate in the event. In the past, the LFVBID has come under scrutiny for lack of communication with its members. Recently, said Johann, “people come around quite often and keep us abreast” of what the board is doing.

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board, including its appointment process. Now, said Tomas O’Grady, a current GGPNC board member and a proponent to change the current system, “the voter has some direct line to the voting system.” Charley Mims, who was one of three who voted against the measure and

But with a new majority board elected in March— the so-called “Los Feliz Forward” slate—the vote to make the change easily won. That group, which helped spur a historic turnout for the GGPNC’s March election, promised that if elected, they would institute reform of the

served as the president of the board on and off since its inception, declined to comment on the vote. Two currently appointed board members, Tor Hyams, and Luisa Nubaravacharyan also voted in support, achieving the required 12 votes or “supermajority” to enact the bylaw change.

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The Artful Collector By Diane Kanner, Ledger Columnist Meg Quinn is closing the doors and folding the tents on a four-decade long business. The lifelong Los Feliz resident admits “there comes a time,” and July 4th will be that time when sales are finally final. For many of those decades, she displayed pendants, stitchery, baskets, rings and bells on the dining room table

there.” In her conversations with patrons, Quinn conveys her extensive knowledge regarding the geographical and cultural background of the items on sale. “What is now the Baltic Sea,” segues into “roughly 50 million years ago” or “I can tell you the story behind almost everything here.” Without her, how could one put a

“I select about 7 percent of what I encounter—and I’ve hauled it home and paid customs for you, to say nothing of the wooden-seated trains and the all-night 18-hour bus rides to find the items,” she said. “For those who think they’ve seen the same thing cheaper at Cost Plus, usually upon checking, I find they’re copies, slapped together with a glue gun, machine/factory made, or have cheaper materials.” For an opportunity to shop Quinn’s last sale, contact Quinn at (323) 664-5724. No credit cards accepted. “This is a sad moment,” Gloria Kenork of Atwater Village said as she left one of Quinn’s sales recently. “I have been coming to the sale for the past 25 years.”

Meg Quinn’s annual summer sale of art and collectibles from around the world concludes July 4 after being staged for 40 years.

and every other available surface in her hillside home. The venture met code, she says, because patrons are invited, sales tax is collected and paid, and the operation is limited to less than a month annually. Quinn combined teaching skills and travel smarts into an endeavor known to hundreds of shopping Angelenos. “I was giving lectures at the Ebell on art and archeology,” she said of her first sale, “and artifacts I displayed to accompany the talks attracted some of the women. A friend offered a location where I could sell, and there was a line around the block. It grew from

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Rowena Ave.— long before Rowena became the popular thoroughfare of restaurants and businesses it is today. Kahwaji was first introduced to Silver Lake through his wife, Joanne, who grew up attending Ivanhoe Elementary, Thomas Starr King Middle School and John Marshall High. The couple settled down in Silver Lake and eventually sent all four of their children to the local schools, where they became strong supporters. Kahwaji built successful practices in both East Los Angeles and Silver Lake and made a point of building his community relationships as well. His long involvement with the East Los Angeles Lions Club led to a founder’s award where he was recognized for providing over 30,000 (and rising) free eye exams to local schools. For over 20 years he has brought portable equipment to give care and exams to patients in nursing homes that are unable to come to his office. And he has taken his skills abroad treating and prescribing eyeglasses to people in less fortunate countries. As the health care for the eye has evolved, Kahwaji has

seen a bigger role for optometrists to play in early diagnosis and treatment. “An early diagnosis for one member of the family can be a warning sign for the rest of the family,� said Kahwaji who stresses the importance of a yearly eye exam. He also recommends a pair of good sunglasses with UV protection to slow down the growth of possible cataracts. Silver Lake Optometry keeps up on the latest equipment to meet patient’s needs and those that have been to the office notice Kahwaji’s quality of service and give him the highest ratings in customer satisfaction. Now with five grandchildren—all in Silver Lake as well—a banner with Kahwaji’s name hangs proudly at Ivanhoe School as a tribute to his involvement. “We have to we give back, I believe in that,� he said. “Business is good and you have to be involved. It’s not a burden and it is good for the community.�

Junior Neighborhood Council Formed By Caitlin M. Foyt Ledger Contributing Writer The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) has created the Junior Atwater Village Neighborhood Council in an effort to encourage young adults within the community to become more involved in local government. The newly formed group is seeking youth between the ages of 10 to 18 who have opinions and ideas about their neighborhood. A series of informational and training sessions for the new council from July through September is planned. Youth representatives will then be appointed in October. Regular monthly meetings would take place prior to the usual adult neighborhood council meetings. For more information contact Cindy Marie Jenkins at Cindy@cindymariejenkins. com or (323) 552-3333.

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Dangers of “Angel’s Trumpet”

Higher Learning? By Caitlin M. Foyt,
Ledger Contributing Writer

By Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge I have received reports of high school-aged children ingesting the Angel’s Trumpet plant as a drug. While these beautiful, yellow or pink trumpetshaped flowers fill the summertime nights with a sweet fragrance, the plant is highly toxic. Teens have been experimenting with the effects of this plant by chewing it or concentrating it into a tea form. Nearly a dozen kids in the Los Feliz area have been rushed to the hospital with severe reactions and, in some cases, have required lengthy hospital stays. The Los Angeles Fire Dept. report that the teenagers who have ingested the plant seem confused, agitated and have patchy discoloration on their skin. Other side effects include dilated pupils, intense thirst, fever, high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, hallucinations, nervousness, loss

of memory, convulsions and paralysis. Overdosing on the poison can lead to coma and death. Permanent organ damage can result from ingesting this flower. I spoke to Al Polehonki, the senior lead police officer for the area around John Marshall High School. It is his expert opinion that teenagers may not think that a plant can have the same severe effects as other hard drugs, so they may be more inclined to try Angel’s Trumpet. Nothing could be further from the truth. Please educate your children about the grave dangers of ingesting this plant. If you have these flowers around your house and you are on a popular school route, you may consider—as some homeowners have already— cutting your trees back, keeping the buds out of reach. I appreciate your cooperation within our communities. Happy 4th of July and let us continue to enjoy and love Los Angeles!

Tom Rides Again! COUNCIL DISTRICT 4—Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom Labonge’s summer bike rides continue in July on July 7th though the Miracle Mile; on July 14th, along the Los Angeles River and in Griffith, concluding with a tour of Hollywood on July 21st. “Bike riding is great exercise and there’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful sights of Los Angeles than to be on the open road, “the Councilmem-

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ber said. Each ride will break midway for an ice cream treat, provided by the councilmember. Riders are required to wear helmets and sign liability waivers. Participants must be at least 12 years of age, and children must be accompanied by parents or other responsible adults. No pets allowed. To learn more, please visit: www.labikeplan.org

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November of 2007, thousands an e-mail to the Los Feliz LedATWATER VILLAGE—A mariof students [nationwide] have ger that while the board unanjuana shop at 3153 Glendale taken classes with the hope of imously agrees that businesses Blvd. has residents concerned entering the budding cannabis in Atwater Village need to be that the business may be viojob field.” held accountable for licensing lating zoning ordinances and “Of course we are going and zoning laws, opinions on regulations by also offering to be suspicious of a university marijuana legalization vary classes. that is not offering classes,” said greatly from board member to Oaksterdam Universimember. ty, which opened “If Oaksterin the space With so much attention lately focused dam ever got a formerly occulately on the closure of hundreds of “zoning change of pied by Calimarijuana collectives, the creation of a use permit” and fornia Casket, new store with a marijuana focus has raised started holding opened in early courses, I have May. The store many questions in the community. no guess what the sells marijuanaMotta. Building and Safety discussions may be, but I do related cultivation equipment, will continue to monitor that know it would be discussed, as vaporizers and instructional and go out on weekends, evethere are people on all sides of books and DVDs. nings to surprise them to see if any marijuana discussion.” Because Oaksterdam has anything is going on.”
 “University” in its business Note: Los Angeles City Robert Smith, co-chair of name, an investigation has Councilmember Eric Garcetti’s the Atwater Village Neighborbeen enacted by the Los Angecolumn will return next month. hood Council (AVNC) said in les Dept. of Building and Safety to determine if the business is violating zoning ordinances and regulations that limit the storefront property to retail purposes only. “They’ve denied that they are holding classes there, but it is still under investigation,” said Arsen Melikyan, with Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti’s office. With so much attention lately focused lately on the closure of hundreds of marijuana collectives, the creation of a new store with a marijuana focus has raised many questions in the community. According to Angela Motta, also with Garcetti’s office, Oaksterdam University was given notice to comply with zoning laws in late May.
 While recent investigations have not found evidence of courses taking place there, there are plans to make surprise visits to the store in the coming weeks. At the Oaksterdam University website, the business describes itself as “America’s first cannabis college” and that “since opening its doors in

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LOS FELIZ—Just over four years ago, resident Anna Rosemann was working as a project manager for a real estate company. “I loved being on the construction site,� she said. But, Rosemann is also an entrepreneur. Prior to going into real estate, she had spent two years operating her own recycled vintage clothing line. A self-professed hippy, Rosemann is passionate about organic living. So, when the Page 10 COMMUNITY NEWS

city began implementing tougher “green building� standards, Rosemann decided the time was right to combine her entrepreneurial spirit with her knowledge of construction and interest in sustainability to create her own company. “I was very excited when I discovered I could put those three things together,� she said. The resulting business was Eco Consulting US. Led by Rosemann, the group works

on energy efficient building projects—both commercial and residential—on a scale that goes from light green to dark. A “light green� residential project might involve installing a water filtration system on an existing building, for example, and encouraging the owner to make some lifestyle changes. “Medium green� could involve installing solar panels and a low flow irrigation system. And a “dark green� project would start

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“I love, love, love my neighborhood,� she said. “Thursday through Sunday I never even use my car. You’ll find me running in Griffith Park or walking to the observatory and having a bowl of tortilla soup–they have the best tortilla soup ever and it’s only $3.� said, “and I think it’s only going to grow.� In fact, part of Rosemann’s business plan involves expanding the company via affiliates both nationally and internationally. With offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Aspen, Colorado, Rosemann is well on her way to reaching that goal. Luckily, owning a sucwww.losfelizledger.com

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A Primer on Architectural Styles by Richard Stanley, Ledger Columnist The last 85 years have been remarkable in architecture, especially during the golden era of design, 1935 to1965. In this latter era, everyman’s house was completely recast. Gable roofs went flat; the venerable front porch became the backyard patio and rooms flowed through each other and out into the garden. Modern design reflected a watershed in the way people lived. The growth of population in warmer climes allowed people to adopt in-

door/outdoor lifestyles. New materials such as large or thick glass panes, plastics and other synthetics entered the architectural lexicon. Today, realtors, and the public, label a host of Modern house variants as “Architectural� because many of the early examples were built by high-profile architects, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra or Rudolph Schindler. To do so, however, lumps too much together. The reality is far more nuanced.

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cally, check any of the Neutra or Schindler houses. Art Deco: Art Deco is an acronym for the style displayed at the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts DĂŠcoratifs. Art Deco is elite, hand-crafted, precious, deluxe. Think Bullock’s Wilshire. Moderne, also Streamline Moderne, Nautical Moderne, Art Moderne: Moderne is greatly influenced by high technology, especially that of transportation design. Look for pipe railings, geometric shapes and curves, portholes, chrome plating, three horizontal stripes, stepped eaves and coves—and, of course, streamlining of everything moving or stationary. William Kesling’s houses on Easterly Terrace or Amesbury Road are local homeruns of this type. This style had a brief, but wonderfully exuberant, surge in the late ‘30s. Post and Beam: Vertical wooden or steel posts joined with similar horizontal cross members that support floors and roofs. Structures are exposed and use a great expanse of glass, enhanging the indoor/ outdoor feel of the building. Pierre Koenig’s Case Study houses are steel post and beam designs. See the late Julius Shulman’s iconic photographs of the

houses that seem to float over water, or even the Sunset Strip. Postmodern: Postmodern architecture began in the 1960s as a revolt against Modern architecture. Many critics felt that Modern architecture resulted in buildings that were cold, inhumane—even totalitarian. Modernism’s unity and harmony were replaced by Postmoderism’s variety, differences and personal preferences. If the material, form or color suited Postmodern architects, they used it. Allusion to past styles was celebrated. Today, there is a sense that we are in a post-Postmodern era that has yet to be defined. No matter where we’re headed next, the interest in, and demand for, Modern houses appears to continue undiminished—second only to the demand for Spanish Revival houses. Because of energy codes, the Modern house will never be built again. Those examples that remain are being restored by loving owners right down to the “cottage cheese� on the ceilings-including the glitter. Richard Stanley is a veteran local realtor who may be contacted at rstanley@ coldwellbanker.com.

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By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist In July, many of us dust off our grills and prepare to barbeque. Cooking out in the garden certainly feels greener than kitchen cooking, but I’ve been wondering how eco-friendly barbeques actually are. First, there’s the grill itself. Which is better – propane or charcoal? I assumed charcoal would be the greener choice. But apparently, most conventional charcoal briquettes, particularly instant light charcoal, contain chemicals that can be harmful when burned and spoil the food’s taste. Natural “lump charcoal” has no additives, so is kinder to taste buds and the environment, but is transported long distances, leaving a big carbon footprint. Propane gas, though derived from petroleum, is a better bet because it burns cleaner and leaves behind less waste than charcoal grills—and the canister is recyclable.

Then there’s the food. Meat—especially beef—causes the biggest environmental impact of a BBQ. It takes almost 2,000 gallons of water to produce just 1 pound of beef, and cows emit lots of methane, a damaging greenhouse gas. We occasionally eat beef, but by cooking less meat (the grass-fed variety) and grilling more farmers’ market veggies, we’ll still have a great summer feast. And by using re-usable tableware and napkins, we may not even need a trashcan. Maybe this July 4th, we can be red, white and blue… and green! Sustainable Saturdays at Silver Lake Library Recycled Art Making Workshop for Kids! Sat. July 3rd, 11 a.m. Free. RSVP at www.sustainablesilverlake.org or call (323) 913-7453.

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90026 Single Family Homes 1465 WESTERLY TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $690,000 1337 LUCILE AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690,000 1668 REDESDALE AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650,000

90027 Condominiums 4301 LOS FELIZ BLVD 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $730,000 1930 N VERMONT AVE 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305,000

90027 Single Family Homes 2476 5470 4349 2321

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90068 Condominimums 6708 HILLPARK DR 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $384,000 2700 CAHUENGA BLVD E 3208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,000

90068 Single Family Homes 3620 2801 7028 3283 3235

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Los Feliz Ledger For the students, it was great to see an old friend and be able to congratulate her personally on her 90th birthday. For Jeanne, she was part of the By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist group again, something that was special because Jeanne has been the class’ unofficial leader The two dozen or so stuwriting class that began alsince it started at Silver Lake dents of the Life Story Class at most 10 years ago, was to read Recreation Center. the Greater Griffith Park Adult her story, courtesy of the “diSkype is an amazing comCommunity Center (GPACC) gisphere.� munication tool and can be came together in their usual You see, Jeanne is currently easily downloaded to anyone’s manner one Monday afterliving in Stockton, California, computer. For a video call, you noon in June. but she was able to participate only need a camcorder, either They sat with their teachin the class with the assistance the built-in one or one you can er, Jeanette Shelburne from of a TV, a laptop, wireless miattach to your computer, and the Los Anthe other callgeles Unified er would have School DisFor example, Nick and Tillie Medvid’s the same. The trict’s “Profamily lives in Dublin, Ireland. With the calls and the gram for Oldservice are er Adults,� introduction of Skype, they were able to free. around a series view their grandchildren whom they For the of rectangular homebound tables that hadn’t seen in two years. or for famiwere pushed lies who are together. At separated, this tool can be one end a couple of students crophones and a service called very empowering. For examwere seated, and at the other Skype. She read her story and ple, Nick and Tillie Medvid’s end a chair was reserved for received comments from the family lives in Dublin, Irethe people who would read class. One of our computer land. With the introduction of aloud their stories that day. coaches, Victor Pierce, made Skype, they were able to view A microphone was placed on sure that everything worked their grandchildren whom the table in front of the empty together. they hadn’t seen in two years. chair. There was also a row of Jeanne saw and heard the If you would like to learn students at tables to the side of other students, and the stumore, come to the computer the main group taking on the dents saw and heard her. She lab at GPACC. Our coaches overflow. spent her afternoon in class can demonstrate Skype and Jeanne Phipps, one of the like all the others, participathelp you learn how to use it. original participants of the ing as if she were really there. [senior moments]

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Los Feliz Ledger [theater review]

Eastside Eye

Going East for Art Treasures

War’s Aftermath Explored in “Game Over”

By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist

by Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic

A recent visitor reminded me of the richness of the art collections at The Huntington in San Marino and Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum. These exceptional collections are easy taken for granted but a visit will soon remind that there’s always much to see and experience. Our trip to the Huntington began with The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs exhibition (now through Sept. 6th in the Boone Gallery). Rohlfs’ career peaked 110 years ago but his distinctive vision of beauty, expressed in oak, continues to defy categorization. An imaginative furniture maker of enviable skill, Rohlfs created ornate and often boldly graphic pieces. His motifs combined numerous ideas from medieval heraldry to Arts and Crafts simplicity. From there it’s an easy stroll to the Huntington’s Chinese garden, “The Garden of Flowing Fragrance.” Surrounding a small reflective man-made lake, Chinese architectural elements are arranged to enhance the views of the artisan-created landscape that includes native oaks, bamboo

and lotus. A small counter restaurant now serves authentic dim sum and tea and can be enjoyed in the scenic waterside pavilion. Down a woodsy path lined with bonsai and koi ponds is the Japanese garden, always a favorite with visitors. Since this was a whirlwind tour, we only had time to peak in on “Pinky” and “The Blue Boy,” on opposite ends of the grand Thornton portrait gallery. Later, we visited the Norton Simon Museum. I couldn’t help but think of the recent record Picasso sale ($106 million for Los Angeles collector Sidney F. Brody’s Nude, Green Leaves, and Bust) as we admired several of Norton Simon’s own Picassos. Nearby are Van Gogh’s, Giacomettis and an entire room of Edgar Degas’ ballerinas. Currently exhibited there is the Hiroshige: Visions of Japan 200- wood block print through January 2011. From the Norton Simon’s own collection, the show is one more reason to visit with or without the pretext of an out-of-town guest.

“Game Over,” by Josh Levine at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Silver Lake, takes a look at the effects of war on two young soldiers. Marcus, who has just returned from Iraq, spends his days playing mindless video war games in spite of his girlfriend Carla’s attempts to bring him back into the present. She’s his high school sweetheart who works at their old high school where she is organizing a lunch time gathering of students interested in hearing about the war. She has enlisted the help of Jimmy, Marcus’ best friend who has also just returned from Iraq due to a combat injury. As the action unfolds, we see both men have their demons to face. While Marcus uses the video games to escape his memories, Jimmy has repressed his experiences in Iraq. The intimate theater quickly draws the audience in. The characters are deftly portrayed by skilled young actors. Aaron Mikasian’s Marcus exudes his psychic pain. Carla

“Game Over’s” Jennifer Cetrone (Carla) and Aaron Misakian (Marcus).

is sensitively acted by Jennifer Cetrone. Donal Thoms-Cappello played Jimmy in the performance I attended. His portrayal subtly captured Jimmy’s repressed pain which exists under his outwardly cheerful demeanor. The play is ably directed by Cory Sullivan.

“Game Over,” Fridays and Saturdays through July 18th at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre and Café at 2106 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. Tickets, $19 presale; $25 at the door. www.lyrichyperion.com or (800) 8383006. Street parking.

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Los Feliz Ledger [ JULY 2010 events calendar ] Edited by Oliver Gettell ART ‘Re-visions of L.A.’ Artists Lily Simonson, Mara Lonner and Daniel Ingroff will led pleinair drawing tours of Hollywood in which participants will learn about line, shape and perspective. Subjects will include such landmarks as the Hollywood Sign and Capitol Records as well as more unconventional choices. Advance registration is recommended. L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions, Sat., July 10th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 6522 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 957-1777; www.welcometolace.org.

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EVENTS National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl Strap on your spurs for this festival celebrating the contribution of cowpokes to American culture and history. The festivities will feature sheriffs on horseback, demonstrations of cowboy skills, episodes of The Gene Autry Show, tours of the Autry Gun Collection, gold panning, dress-up photos, a barbecue, live entertainment and more. Free with museum admission (adults $9, students and seniors $5, children 3-12 $3, children under 3 free). Autry Museum of the American West, Sat., July 24th, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Information: (323) 667-2000; www.theautry.org.

Book Gossip A book group for people who love to read and talk about books. A librarian will also give reading suggestions. Los Feliz Branch Library, Wed., July 7th, 12:30 p.m. 1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. Info: (323) 913-4710; www.lapl.org.

MUSIC & DANCE A Beatles Celebration Forty-five years after the Fab Four played the Bowl, Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will celebrate the group’s musical creativity. Featured performers include Patti Austin, Rob Laufer, Bettye LaVette, Todd Rundgren and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Tickets are $10-$156. Hollywood Bowl, Fri., July 9th, 8:30 p.m., Sat., July 10th, 8:30 p.m., Sun., July 11th, 7:30 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood Hills. Information: (323) 850-2000; www.hollywoodbowl.com. Big!World!Fun! Family Series This family-friendly series of onehour performances explores music and dance from around the world. This month features the circus act Troupe Vertigo, the high-energy drumming of Taikoproject, the Celtic music of Wicked Tinkers and the Afro-Brazilian dance of Viver Brasil. Kid-friendly pre-show activities begin at 9 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children. Parking is $1. Ford Amphitheater, Sat., July 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st, 10 a.m. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood Hills. Information: (323) 461-3673; www. fordamphitheater.org.

David Mitchell A rising literary star and international best-seller, David Mitchell has been hailed as a virtuoso writer. He will read from and sign his latest book, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet . The THEATER novel, a historical romance set in Japan in ‘A Midsummer Night’s 1799, involves a young Dream’ Dutch trader who falls The Will Geer in love with a native. Theatricum Botanicum Skylight Books, Fri., July will present this 23rd, 7:30 p.m. classic Shakespearean 1818 N. Vermont Ave., fairy comedy under Los Feliz. Information: the twinkling stars Gunslinger Joey Dillon at National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl. (323) 660-1175; of a summer night. www.skylightbooks. Descanso’s lawn com. will transform into a forest full FILM of scheming fairies and lovelorn McSweeney’s No. 35 Launch Party humans. Visitors are encouraged to Dave Eggers’ quarterly literary ‘The Savage Eye’ bring picnics and blankets, which magazine will mark the publication The Echo Park Film Center’s cinema are not normally allowed. Free with of its 35th issue with food, on wheels will roll into Hollywood museum admission ($8 general, $6 drinks, a discussion and signing, for a special screening of The students and seniors, $3 children and a musical guest. The new Savage Eye, a 1959 dramatized 5-12, free for children under 5). documentary shot in Los Angeles. McSweeney’s features stories by Descanso Gardens, Tues., July 27th, David E. James, a professor at Steven Millhauser, Roddy Doyle and 5:30 p.m. USC School of Cinematic Arts, will Hilton Als, among others. 1418 Descanso Drive, La CaĂąada introduce the film. 826LA East / The Echo Park Time Flintridge. Information: Filmmobile, Fri., July 2nd, 8 p.m. Travel Mart and Stories, Mon., July (818) 790-3663; Screening location announced 12th, 8 p.m. www.descansogardens.org. Thurs., July 1st. Information: 1714 and 1716 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. Information: (213) 413-3388; www.826la.org.

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Activities! By Luca Herman, 4th Grade In May we took our California Standard Tests. The best part was a daily raffle that every student could enter. The second week of testing was Teacher Appreciation Week, and our parents cooked lunch every day for our amazing teachers and staff. Then was Fitness Fest where we raise money for Friends of Ivanhoe (FOI). The event has obstacle courses for the lower grades, and laps for the upper grades. International Faire was a weeklong celebration with morning assemblies where each grade level performed a dance from its continent. The 5th grade graduated June 17. There was a luncheon and a dance in the auditorium with a deejay, followed by a farewell picnic at Riverside Park. Goodbye fifth graders, we’ll miss you!

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Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts Has New Permanent Location By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Contributing Writer

Finally, Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts has a home of its own.

GLASSELL PARK— The Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts will finally have a permanent space to call home when it opens the school year in September. The city planning department granted a conditional use permit to run a school at 2709 Media Center Drive, off of San Fernando Blvd. which had been previously zoned for light industrial use. School officials have hired Franco & Associates to design the school. Heavily inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s academic village model, the 47,000

square foot location will have a blend of conventional and open plan classrooms with such features as an Eco Park, and performing and visual arts centers. “The space itself is very flexible and there’s a function for everything,� said architect Ray Franco. The new building plans to play a particular role in the school’s curriculum. “A plus is we’ve had four years of working with a cadre of teacher and parents. [The new space] is a next step to taking a creative curriculum

to something entirely different,� said principal Karin Newlin. Since opening in 2006 the LFCSA, which has a projectbased learning-through-arts curriculum, has been held in temporary locations, first opening at Saint Ambrose Church in West Hollywood and since last year occupying classrooms at Selma Avenue Elementary in Hollywood. At the new location, the school will add 175 new students and will expand its community to 475 students through the 5th grade.

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Los Feliz Ledger [stargazing]

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east in the late evening until dawn, appearing high in the east-southeast. The distant planet Uranus appears close to Jupiter this month and on 8th is less than half a degree north of the bright planet. Uranus is bright enough to spot in binoculars. The waning moon passes Jupiter on the night mornings of the 3rd and 31st. The new moon on the 11th is also the occasion of a total solar eclipse this year. It is visible only from the south Pacific Ocean, and only makes landfall at Easter Island and parts of Chile and Argentina at sunset. No portion of the eclipse is visible from the United States. Our planet is at aphelionits farthest point in its annual

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Los Feliz Ledger [religion and spirituality]

St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox By Katherine Spiers, Religion and Spirituality Columnist Most of the religious organizations in Echo Park are highly visible, in both senses. The charismatic storefronts lining Sunset Blvd. usually have a crowd gathered outside or music and singing inside. Angelus Temple towers over the lake, and its acolytes are usually out and about in huge groups. But there is one church— St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox—that’s a bit different. The building’s design is unusual for the area—slightly Near Eastern. It backs up to Elysian Park and creates something of a visual puzzle: from some spots, the church is completely visible, with its spires and colors and rounded edges. Walk a block west, though, and the church disappears entirely. For some, that adds to the intrigue. Some residents, citing the church’s disappearing act, even think it’s a bit mystical. The church has quietly lived at the top of Sutherland Street for almost 60 years, serving the eastern part of the county and acting as a bridge to Eastern Europe and the Orthodox church. For those who can’t keep all the European religions straight, here’s the simple breakdown:

there was the Catholic church, powerful from western Europe to the Middle East. Its two most important headquarters were Rome and Constantinople. In 1054, after years of bickering, the Great Schism began. Rome took the west and the Catholic title; Constantinople took the East and the Orthodox (Catholic) name. Much of Eastern Europe stayed Orthodox. Ukraine has had issues asserting its own church; for many years Russia tried to claim them as a subcategory of the Russian Orthodox Church. But in the hearts and minds of practitioners, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is entirely its own entity. St. Andrew’s in one of two Ukrainian churches in Los Angeles, but one of only four in all of California. To be sure, it is a tiny minority, but interesting in the diversity it brings to Echo Park. Leaders from the east coast and Europe make visits on holy days, and most of the congregation speaks the old language; half the website is in Ukrainian. Those of us raised with some passing knowledge of western Christianity might find services at an Orthodox church fascinating, both in similarities and differences. Sundays at 10 a.m. 1456 Sutherland St.. (213) 250-4285.

[being Whole]

[the good life]

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell...Yourself By Elma Mayer Ledger Columnist What’s your personal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy?” Do you have closeted issuesof any kind-that you habitually squelch? To what vision of yourself do you turn a blind eye-or cringe in hope that others won’t see? What do you avoid discussing, at all costs? It’s time to come out of the personal, political or spiritual closet. Human evolution has progressed too far for us to stay in hiding. From sexual preference, to social or philosophical preference, and even our choice of food, fashion and fun... we humans must embrace the yin-yang of our inner diversity as well as our unified wholeness. So how can you tell whether you’re under a “Don’t Tell” spell? You simply observe the things about which you’re most reactive. Notice your habitual defenses as if you were an impartial, outside observer. And then, tear down that wall. Ask yourself: “What am I defending? Who am I when there’s no need to defend?” Tell yourself: “I am Infinite Self, and so is my deepest darkest closet, my worst-case scenario.” Now step out into the light. Accept your new, uncloseted Self. There, it’s done. The column first appeared at www.nowhealing.com.

Revisiting Rosé By Tara de Lis, Ledger Contributing Writer Rosé gets a bad rap. Thanks to White Zinfandel—the super sweet “blush wine” trend of the 1970s— many people still assume that anything pink isn’t fit to drink. It’s unfortunate, because a good rosé is the perfect porch or picnic wine for a hot summer’s day, an ideal poolside sipper or a great light-lunch pairing with salads, charcuterie, fish and poultry. Variation in taste can be great, from bone-dry to somewhat sweet. Best for the consumer, the buy-in is inexpensive and the pretention factor low. Rosés average $15 a bottle—often less—and can be opened right away. Rosé comes primarily from red wine grapes—occasionally, whites are added to a blend, but that’s the exception, not the rule. The most common way of producing the unique pink color is through limited grape-skin contact, allowing the juice to absorb color and character. The French, along with other European countries, are longtime aficionados; among its most celebrated areas are Bandol in bountiful Provence and Tavel, a Southern Rhone appellation that exclusively produces rosés. The U.S. and the rest of the New World are catching up. In the tradition of Rhone blends, the Santa Ynez Valley’s 2009 Beckman Purisma Mountain

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