Peninsula People April 2016

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April 2016 • Peninsula People 3

Volume XX, Issue 10 

April 2016 

PENINSULA PEOPLE 

P A L O S V E R D E S P E N I N S U L A M O N T H L Y 

ON THE COVER 

New President 

Photo by David Fairchild 

Marymount California University 

president Dr. Lucas Lamadrid. 

PROFILES 

28 Lego my garden 

By Stephanie Cartozian 

Photos by Brad Jacobson 

Lego sculptures by artist Sean Kenney brighten up the 

spring colors at the South Coast Botanic Garden. 

32 Student body president By Esther Kang 

Newly appointed Marymount California University president 

Dr. Lucas Lamadrid accepted the school’s top position to be 

closer to students. 

36 Fast times at PV High By Randy Angel 

Palos Verdes High runner Jacquelyn Smith helps her school 

team set a national record while she sets a personal example 

for fellow students. 

40 Peninsula Palladian By Stephanie Cartozian 

Georgene McKim and Jim LaBarba and architect George 

Shaw spent over six years building the Palladian style, 

12,000 square foot Villa LaBarba. 

46 Safe and steady investing By Stuart Chaussee 

TRW co-founder Dr. Simon Ramo’s Extraordinary Tennis for 

the Ordinary Player offers sound advice for the ordinary 

investor. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

8 Peninsula High Black & Gold Affair 

12 Cornerstone School Monte Carlo Night 

16 Panhellenic Scholarship Luncheon 

20 Marymount President Introduced 

22 DiscoverE Girls Day 

26 Palos Verdes Ballet 

63 Chamber Orchestra of South Bay 

DEPARTMENTS 

24 Peninsula Kids Summer Camp Guide 

52 Community Calendar 

67 Around & About 

73 Service Directory 

CONTRIBUTORS 

Randy Angel is sports editor of Easy Reader. 

Stephanie Cartozian is Associate Publisher of Peninsula People. 

Stuart Chaussee is the owner of Stuart Chaussee & Associates, 

an independent investment management firm. 

David Faichild is a freelance photographer and frequent 

contributor to Peninsula People. 

Esther Kang is a freelance writer and frequent Peninsula People 

contributor. 

Brad Jacobson of CivicCouch.com is a freelance photographer 

and videographer. 

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S P O T L I G H T O N T H E H I L L 

Peninsula High School 

Black and Gold Affair 

On Saturday March 12, 2016, the Peninsula High School 

Athletic Booster Club hosted its 25th annual “Black & 

Gold Affaire” to support the school’s athletes and teams at 

the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates. The 

event hosted over 300 parents, coaches and administrators, 

and celebrated over 100 senior athletes in over 20 sports. 

The booster club rose over $170,000 to provide supplemental 

support for Peninsula HS student athletes in interscholastic 

competition, including upgrades and 

maintenance of sports venues, information that allows our 

student athletes to be safe and competitive in their sport, 

and to promote all PVPHS teams and athletes. 

1. Black & Gold Committee members L-R, 

Dianne Megginson and Edie Beachboard. 

2. Photo of coaches: L-R, James Santos, 

Francesco Vaccaro, Mitzi Cress, Dave Young, 

Larry Campbell. 

3. Major donor Jeremy Wilkinson, of Special 

Wines Direct, offers wine tasting to the 

guests. 

4. Steve and Ceci Watts, with Paula Boothe, 

A Black & Gold Chair. 

5. Peninsula High Principal Mitzi Cress, center 

with Steve and Ceci Watts. 

6. Rolling Hills High alumns Suzanne 

Charles, Julia Roses and Tami Bouse. 

7. Julie and Gus Samprese and Julia and 

Rick Roses. 

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Cornerstone School 

Monte Carlo Night 

Cornerstone Booster Club hosted its 19th annual 

Monte Carlo Night at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavillion. 

The theme was A Midwinter Night’s Dream. 

Parents, friends and business community members 

celebrated and raised funds to benefit the children 

of Cornerstone Elementary School. Chairwomen 

Gail Dardashti, Janet Feigle, Karen Yamamoto and 

numerous volunteers transformed The Pavilion into 

a winter wonderland. The entrance was sparkling. 

Classically trained parent volunteers set an elegant 

tone with live string music. Snow flurries and an 

open sleigh photo booth set a playful mood. The ballroom 

offered delicious small plates, games of chance 

and one-of-a-kind silent auction items. Cornerstone’s 

cultural immersion parent team, representing the 

Year of Scandinavia, dazzled the audience with a lip 

sync performance of Abba’s Waterloo. Principal Jeff 

Keeney was unrecognizable as the lead guitarist; 

demonstrating, once again, his unwavering support 

of Cornerstone. Auctioneer extraordinaire, Dennis 

Rizza, inspired fierce competition among friends and 

significantly raised bids on auction items. The event 

ended with a full dance floor. PTA/Parent Board President 

Sandra Wang declared the evening a huge success. 

1. Abba-like 

performers. 

2. Brian and 

Susie Campbell. 

3. Deanna and Al 

Serpa. 

4. Gail Dardashti, 

Susie Campbell, 

Sandra Wang, 

Lora Ackerman 

and Gina Kraemer. 

5. Kristin and Jeff 

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6. Mary Lee 

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8. Chairwomen 

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Panhellenic Alumnae 

South Bay Association 

Scholarship Luncheon 

Panhellenic Alumnae South Bay Association (PASBA) 

held its 49th annual Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, 

April 2 at the lovely and newly renovated Los Verdes Golf 

Club. Their many guests enjoyed the extensive silent auction, 

raffle prizes, lunch and speaker. Their speaker for the 

event was Dr. Joanna Medawar Nachef, "Ambassador of 

Harmony". Dr. Nachef is recognized as the first woman conductor 

from the Middle East. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, she 

moved to the LA area in 1976. Dr. Nachef is director of 

choral activities at El Camino College. She holds a Masters 

of Music from USC. She was an inspirational speaker. 

PASBA has awarded yearly scholarships to accomplished 

female high school students bound for colleges and universities 

across the country, and collegiate and graduate students 

who are members of National Panhellenic Conference 

sororities. PASBA is comprised of NPC alumnae from the 

South Bay. 

1. Guests enjoying the silent auction. 

2. Dr. Medawar Nachef, speaker. 

3. Dr. Medawar with her background information. 

4. The PASBA Board from left: Karen 

Brandhorst - Alpha Phi, Laurie Anderson - 

Alpha Chi Omega,Terri Boyle, Alpha Omicron 

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Pi, Grace Farwell-Granger, Alpha Phi, 

Colleen Shinn, Alpha Gamma Delta, Beth 

Hadley, Delta Delta Delta, Linda Schwarzkopf, 

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Marymount University’s 

Inaugural Event 

Marymount California University announced the appointment 

of Lucas Lamadrid, Ph.D., as the University’s 

seventh president. The inaugural event welcomed the 

new president to an audience of over 100 guests. Held at 

The Commons at the University’s Oceanview Campus, Dr. 

Lamadrid addressed the crowd with a passionate speech to 

university supporters. 

1. Chairman of the Board Burt Arnold, President 

of Marymount CA Univ., Lucas 

Lamadrid, Ph.D. and Marymount CA Univ. 

Trustee, Brian Marcotte. 

2. Business Professor Dave Tomblin and 

Ann Tomblin, Former Board Trustee, Webb 

Castor and Former Board Trustee, Harlyne 

Norris. 

3. PV Chamber Board Member James Morgan, 

Guest Dede Hicks and PV Chamber 

Board Member Mitch Harmatz. 

PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE CARTOZIAN 

4. Trustee Dick Grotz, Trustee Sue Soldoff, 

Trustee Steve Soldoff and Trustee Arline 

Grotz. 

5. Former Board Trustees Harlyne Norris and 

Webb Castor. 

6. Guests Marylyn Klaus, Chuck Klaus, Pat 

Brown and Frank Brown. 

7. Trustees Alan Johnson and Liz Schindler 

Johnson. 

8. Guests Ariane Schauer, Ph.D. Jennifer 

Smith and Oscar Garcia. 

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Girl Day 

Supported by Raytheon 

Girl Day is a national initiative from DiscoverE, the organization that 

promotes the annual Engineers Week celebration. Raytheon is a 

supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs and so it was a natural marrying of 

efforts for the day. The Southern California event took place on February 

25 at the San Pedro Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor 

(BGCLAH).They had about 15 volunteers from Raytheon’s Space 

and Airborne Systems office in El Segundo help the 60+ middle school 

girls erect bridges from dry pasta noodles. Divided in teams of five or 

six, the girls attached lasagna and spaghetti noodles with rubber cement 

and duct tape. The bridges gained points for design, ability to allow a 

Matchbox car run across it, and the weight that could be hung from the 

bridge (measured in bags of rice). 

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PHOTOS BY PATRICK MCINTYRE 

1. Peninsula residents lend a hand at Raytheon SAS Girl Day Event at the Boys & 

Girls Clubs of L.A. Harbor’s San Pedro Club on February 25. Flexing their Girl 

Power, from L to R: Leticia Diaz, a Raytheon engineer; Rosa Pesenti, BGCLAH 

Board member; Jen Prindle, Raytheon finance planning and BGCLAH Board member; 

Gwen Butterfield, BGCLAH Board member; Heather Diffley, Raytheon engineer. 

2. Jen Prindle, a member of Raytheon’s finance planning and analysis department 

and a board member for the BGCLAH, helped the middle school girls use 

their noodles to compete in Girl Day at the Boys & Girls Clubs of L.A. Harbor’s 

San Pedro Club on February 25. Teaching children about STEM (science, technology, 

engineering, math) careers is an important initiative of Raytheon nationwide. 

3. Raytheon engineer Leticia Diaz, a Palos Verdes resident, was a “Club Kid” 

growing up in San Pedro. On February 25, she helped another generation of Boys 

& Girls Club of the L.A. Harbor members gain exposure to STEM education and 

careers in engineering. The middle school girls worked in teams to build a bridge 

out of pasta. Girl Day is a national initiative of Discover E, the organization responsible 

for spearheading Engineers Week annually. This is the second annual 

Girl Day celebration that Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems has hosted at the 

BGCLAH. 

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Act III wedding scene from “Sleeping Beauty”, “La Esmeralda”, 

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Bella Jacobson admires artist Sean Kennedy’s Lego buffalo and calf. 

Bigger than life Lego sculptures of animals and insects are attracting swarms of visitors to the South Coast Botanic Garden 

by Stephanie Cartozian 

Photos by Brad Jacobson 

The Nature Connects Exhibit” at the South Coast Botanic Garden 

through May 8, features sculptures of animals and insects built from 

Lego blocks by artist Sean Kennedy. A giant bumblebee hangs in the 

courtyard near the garden’s entrance and a rabbit and a fox can be found 

in the Discovery Garden Promenade. 

Adrienne Nakashima, the Botanic Garden Foundation’s CEO, heard 

about Kenney’s Lego art at an educational conference. She found to her 

surprise, that his work had only been exhibited on the East Coast and in 

Midwest. 

She said that interest in the exhibit since it opened on February 19 has 

been immense. “It’s not unusual to have 1,000 folks come on a weekday 

and weekend visitors to the garden have increased by 50 percent,” she said. 

She added that many of the visitors are Peninsula residents who are visiting 

the Botanic Garden for the first time. 

Her hope, she said, is that the exhibit will encourage people to become 

more connected with nature and in the process “encourage people to find 

connection with friends and family.” 

The exhibit’s success has encouraged Nakashima to bring more art exhibits 

to the garden and also movie nights during the summer months. 

A closing party for the exhibit will be held Friday May 6. For more information, 

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P E N I N S U L A P E O P L E | E D U C A T O R 

All the world’s 

a school 

Marymount California University’s 

newly appointed president Dr. Lucas 

Lamadrid prizes engagement with his 

students. Photo by David Fairchild 

Newly appointed Marymount president 

Dr. Lucas Lamadrid believes education 

is enhanced by a multinational student body 

In the last two years alone, he visited some 200 colleges and universities 

around the country — “all the way from really big systems to smaller liberal 

arts colleges” — to provide consulting and collect data. He found himself 

wanting more than to act as a mediator between businesses and schools. 

“There wasn’t really any contact with students,” he said. “I really missed 

that.” 

Dr. Lamadrid's presidency at Marymount California University marks 

his fated return to campus life, rubbing elbows with students and providing 

guidance to the budding adults. 

“Our life [back then] was in the midst of students,” Dr. Lamadrid said. 

“It’s helped me to focus on a key principle that many schools and certainly 

many larger universities have forgotten. That is, at the beginning, middle 

and end of higher education, it’s all about the student. If you create your 

managerial system and programs, keeping the student as the key end user 

of all your processes, then you’re going to have a special place." 

“When I was looking for a school to be president of, I was looking at that 

as the primary objective. That’s where higher education needs to continue 

to move toward. And MCU was perfect because it’s all about the student." 

Dr. Lamadrid said his top priorities are increasing enrollment and retention 

while building brand name recognition for the university, particularly 

in countries such as China. He also has a vision of establishing a strong 

business school rooted in entrepreneurship by forming partnerships with 

neighboring businesses. 

He also wants to establish a competitive biotech program as well as physical 

therapy, nursing and patient advocacy programs. And he wants to introduce 

technological competence into the university’s liberal arts 

program. 

His theme for his presidency is friendship, one that is rooted in love and 

faith to God, he said. That friendship, extending far beyond customer service, 

is already evident in the 10,000 hours that MCU students committed 

to community service this past year, he said. 

“I see the Peninsula as a partner and a benefit to MCU and I see MCU 

as a partner and benefit to everyone on the Peninsula,” he said. “I hope we 

can strengthen the bond of friendship between this little jewel of a Catholic 

university and this jewel of a community.” PEN 

CONCRETE - For the Drought-Conscious 

by Esther Kang 

Just a few weeks into his presidency at Marymount 

California University, Dr. Lucas 

Lamadrid found himself in a dunk tank, at the 

urging of his neighbors. He’s living among university 

students in the school’s residence halls in 

San Pedro until his family joins him from North 

Carolina. 

“Then on Saturday I went to a gala,” Dr. 

Lamadrid said with a laugh. “So those are the extremes 

you operate in." 

Marymount California University, a Catholic, 

four-year institution whose main campus sits 

atop Rancho Palos Verdes, recently enlisted Dr. 

Lamadrid to take the helm as its newest president. 

“I’m really looking forward to being a fixture 

on the Hill,” said the Havana-born, East Coastbred 

educator. “But I’ll be honest with you. If it 

weren’t for the setting I may not have come out 

here. What I love about the Rancho Palos Verdes 

area, besides it being tight-knit, is it wants to 

maintain a rural existence in the midst of a major 

metropolitan area. That for me is really ideal.” 

Dr. Lamadrid was just two years old when his 

parents packed a single suitcase and embarked 

on a journey to the United States with their two 

kids in tow. His father worked multiple jobs in 

the paper industry and moved the family around 

the country, from Florida to New Hampshire 

then to Massachusetts and Wisconsin, where Dr. 

Lamadrid attended high school and college. 

At Marquette College, a Jesuit institution in 

Milwaukee, he double-majored in economics and 

English, with the intention of pursuing business 

or law. During this time, he found himself becoming 

fascinated with theological questions. So 

he went on to pursue a master’s degree in theology 

at the University of Notre Dame, where he 

taught freshman writing classes and ran a residence 

hall of some 550 students. 

Inspired by his work with the students, he decided 

to become a college professor. He went on 

to earn his doctorate in religion at Duke University, 

where he would meet his wife Beth, a fellow 

doctorate student and expert on 16th century history. 

But upon finishing his doctorate, he found 

that most universities had frozen teaching jobs 

due to the economy. He needed a plan B. 

“The only thing I liked to do besides studying 

and teaching was running residence halls at 

Notre Dame,” he said. “What you’re doing is 

you’re creating a community that complements 

the learning they do in the classroom. It was a 

blast." 

His post as the associate director of resident life 

at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, 

sparked his decades-long career working with 

students in higher education. “Working” is actually 

an understatement. He and his wife lived 

among them in the college dorms. Their oldest 

daughter Claire, now 18 and Stanford bound, 

spent her first years there, too. Her first birthday 

party was in the student lounge, complete with 

presents and a cake. 

At Bellarmine, he was soon promoted to assistant 

dean of students and he taught classes in the 

philosophy department. He would move onto to 

become dean of students at St. Vincent College 

in Pennsylvania and then vice president of enrollment 

and student affairs at Belmont Abbey College 

in North Carolina. Then he entered the 

private sector as a senior executive of a company 

that recruits international students, mostly from 

China but also from Brazil, Mexico, South Korea 

and Vietnam. 

“Looking at the future I knew international recruitment 

would be crucial, not only for revenue 

but that’s where the growth was,” Dr. Lamadrid 

said. “The neat thing is, with my client base, I got 

to see that the learning outcomes are improved 

when you have people from around the world at 

approximately the same age studying together. 

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P E N I N S U L A P E O P L E | P R E P S P O R T S 

On the 

right 

track 

Palos Verdes’ 

Jacquelyn Smith 

helps team set the fastest 

time in the nation in the 

4x800 relay 

by Randy Angel 

Growing up in Palos Verdes Estates, Jacquelyn Smith came 

to appreciate the some of the most spectacular cliffs, 

beaches and seascapes that Southern California has to 

offer. 

She also took advantage of the hills on the Peninsula to become 

one of the top distance runners in the state. 

Last fall, Smith led her Palos Verdes High School team to a thirdplace 

finish in Division 3 at the CIF State cross country meet, while 

placing third individually. 

During the season, the senior became the school’s first female runner 

to break the 19-minute mark on the demanding Sea King’s home course, 

overpowering two steep hills known to runners as Misery and Agony. 

“I’m so blessed to live in Palos Verdes,” Smith said. “The views are amazing 

and training on the hills has made other courses much easier to deal 

with.” 

Smith’s next goal is to improve on her Spring 2015 accomplishments, 

when she captured Bay League titles in the 800 and 1,600, won the CIF- 

Southern Section Division 3 championship in the 1,600 finishing in 4:54.03 

and placing fourth in the 1,600 at the CIF State Track and Field meet, where 

she set a personal best of 4:48.33. 

Although her focus has switched to the flat track, Smith still uses the hills 

to train. 

“We have a regimen that is similar to a cross country workout,” Smith 

said. “We have long runs on Saturdays, when I usually run 12 to 13 miles.” 

Smith has also played a vital role for Palos Verdes’ girls 4x400, 4x800 and 

distance medley relay teams. At the Mt SAC Relays on April 15, Smith ran 

the second leg of the 4x800, joining teammates Grace Catena, Morgan Irish 

and Camille Hines in turning in the fastest time in the nation with a mark 

of 9:08.18, surpassing the previous record by three seconds. 

Jacquelyn Smith (right) and Great Oak’s Sydney Belus battle for position in the 

girls 1,600 meter race at the 2015 CIF-SS Masters Meet. Photo by Ray Vidal 

The Sea Kings also won the 4x400 (3:55.37) for the 14th best time in the 

state. 

“It was super exciting to set the nation’s fastest time,” Smith said. “Passing 

the baton has not been one of our strong suits but we’ve been working 

hard with extremely intense training.” 

At the Arcadia Invitational on April 8, Smith ran the final leg on Palos 

Verdes’ distance medley relay (1,200-400-800-1,600 meters) and finished 

second. The time of 121:52.45 by Hines, Jessica Lazo, Irish and Smith qualified 

the team for the Penn Relays where they competed last Thursday. 

The trip to the Quaker State was not the first for Smith, who will be taking 

her running talents to Villanova University, outside of Philadelphia, in 

the fall. 

While she is looking forward to her college career, Smith has a few goals 

left on her high school bucket list. 

“Winning team championships in the CIF and State meets would mean 

a lot to me,’ Smith said. “Personally, I’d like to win CIF in the 800 and 1,600 

and qualify for State, but I’m really trying to break my personal record in 

the mile.” 

Brian Shapiro, Smith’s cross country and distance coach, feels the experience 

gained in last year’s postseason will benefit Smith. 

“Jacquelyn has a great chance to find her way on to the podium at the 

CIF and State meets,” Shapiro said. “She is the defending champion in the 

mile and currently has the best mile time in CIF (4:52) by over eight seconds. 

There are some very strong girls in the Southern Section and in the 

state, but as the No. 3 returner in the state in the mile, I think she has a 

great chance to find her way to back to the state meet podium and possibly 

win.” 

As her senior year winds down, it would be easy for Smith to choose a 

victory as her most memorable moment but it was a choice made off the 

track that changed the course of her prep career. 

“My decision to transfer to Palos Verdes from Marymount after my junior 

year was a big part of my life,” Smith said. “We have an amazing coaching 

staff. They’re always positive and supportive.” 

Smith, who has spent her life as a Palos Verdes resident, found that travel 

time to the Marymount campus in Los Angeles – in addition to athletic 

practices and academic work – was too much of a strain. Prior to high 

school, she had attended the PV Running Camp, where she made a lot of 

friends. 

Already having so many acquaintances, Smith was aided by PV seniors 

and running stars Cassidy Webber and Anna Pruter in helping make the 

transition to a new school that much easier. 

Shapiro believes there have been many keys to Smith’s success, stemming 

largely from her making the best of her natural abilities. 

“Jacquelyn has some physical capabilities that other runners don’t have 

but she also trains at a high level to fully develop her talent,” Shapiro said. 

“Jacquelyn trains hard each day and has done well to stay healthy and benefit 

from her training, free of interruptions due to injuries and illness. She 

also has a great support system around her. Her family has been very supportive 

of her athletic career and her teammates challenge her and push 

her in practice and competition each day.” 

Smith said she tries not to overwork herself and gets plenty of sleep but 

does not have a special diet, burning off calories through her excessive 

training. She does cut down on sweets, particularly before a race. 

“I eat as much as I want,” Smith added. “When I’m out eating with 

friends, it’s not uncommon for me to ask if they are going to finish what’s 

on their plate.” 

Smith’s training regimen is not limited to running. She works out on elliptical 

machines, stationary bikes and lifts weights. She also enjoys spending 

time in the pool. 

“Swimming provides good cross training,” Smith said. “It is low impact 

while working so many muscle groups.” 

Smith has athletic genes in her family, starting with her father Michael, 

who enjoys every sport and can still be found playing basketball with 

friends on weekends. 

Mother Alex also runs and older brother Colby, a sophomore at Villanova, 

played lacrosse. Younger brother Landon is a freshman at Palos 

Verdes High School and plays football and lacrosse. 

”My dad was the person who got me into running,” Smith said. “I had 

played soccer and basketball growing up but wasn’t passionate about either 

sport. My dad suggested I try running. I didn’t care much for it at first but 

came to love the sport. He taught me to ‘Live in the moment.’” 

Smith also credits Shapiro and coach Jeff Atkinson for her success and 

being offered an athletic scholarship. 

“They always believed in me,” Smith said. “Both have positive attitudes 

and push me to reach my full potential.” 

Many colleges showed interest in Smith, including UC Berkeley, USC, 

Wake Forest and SMU but Villanova was her final choice. 

“I knew Villanova had a strong running program,” Smith said. “I had visited 

the school before and loved the campus and people there. Plus, they 

just won the NCAA men’s basketball championship so it will be fun to root 

for a winner.” 

“Jacquelyn is a talented distance runner with a high racing IQ,” Villanova 

coach Gina Procaccio stated on the team’s website. “She has the potential 

to contribute to both the cross country and track and field teams.” 

Smith has a weighted GPA of 4.1 and has been accepted into the Liberal 

Arts school at Villanova, where she plans to study psychology or communications. 

While she does not have much free time, Smith enjoys going to the beach 

with her friends and, as a member of the Palos Verdes Beach Club, swimming 

and having dinner with other members. 

She has also been involved with the National Charity League (NCL) since 

7th grade. The non-profit organization helps foster mother-daughter relationships 

through community service, leadership development and cultural 

experiences. 

“We recently had our graduation, which was very exciting,” Smith said. 

“I have become super close with the girls.” 

Shapiro, who also serves as the athletic director at Palos Verdes High 

School, believes Smith’s contributions will be felt for years after she heads 

back east. 

“It is rare pleasure to have athletes of Jacquelyn’s caliber pass through 

the halls of a high school,” Shapiro said. “A star athlete can have a long 

lasting impact. Often we will see a surge in interest in a sport in the four 

years following the graduation of a star athlete. Young boys and girls in the 

community read and hear about the exploits of our athletes, who become 

role models for the next generation of high school athletes.” PEN 



The library’s neoclassical style coffered ceiling is inspired by the ceiling at the Biltmore 

Hotel in Los Angeles and all hand-painted by owner Georgene McKim. The old world 

style library has a rolling ladder for the avid bibliophile and a secret, hidden door connecting 

the library to the bar. 

The dining room has an intricate hand-gilded and stenciled coffer ceiling, originally 

molded for Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The pendant lights were handmade using plastic 

soda bottles and napkin rings and are suspended by a cord and finished off with a 

ceremonial tassel. 

by Stephanie Cartozian 

A1940s cinderblock style beach house stood for nearly a half century 

on Rancho Palos Verdes’ Lunada Pointe. The property occupied one 

of the 16,000 acres formerly owned by the community’s founders, 

the Vanderlip family, and its last use was as the familial home of the esteemed 

Ernest V. and Marguerite 

Berry. According to local lore, the 

Berry residence had undergone a 

multitude of additions resulting in it 

taking on a long “boomerang” 

shaped design. 

In 1991, Georgene McKim and 

Jim LaBarba purchased the property 

and spent the next six years constructing 

a home with over 12,000 

square feet of living space, replete 

with 1,000 rose bushes, 300 merlot 

grape plantings and a 180 degree 

panoramic ocean view. The home 

was built to house hundreds of art 

objects and paintings, its architecture 

itself an assemblege of sorts, 

with myriad details — from a lush 

allegorical ceiling mural in its great 

room to its ornate Chimera stair railings 

— meant to mirror the work of 

architects, artists, and sculptors the 

couples saw during their extensive 

travels. 

“We worked our butts off for 30 

years in the garment industry,” La 

Peninsula Palladian 

Villa LaBarba, a Palladian style home completed in 1997, was designed by architect George Shaw and owners Jim LaBarba and Georgene McKim. The villa has over 12,000 sq. ft. 

feet of living space, over two dozen French doors, four wood burning fireplaces, and a panoramic ocean view. Photos by Adrian Van Anz 

Villa LaBarba’s expansive ocean view amidst a manicured paradise of palms. The custom 

water course adds a melodic sound that invites al fresco dining and other entertaining 

options. 

Barba said. “We decided we were going to travel. These are all the things 

we have collected over our life’s journey.” 

Many of these features were painstakingly built into the house, such as 

the three dimensional ornamental fish created in custom molds and affixed 

with other adornments to the interior doors. 

This is just the beginning of what 

is striking upon entering this 5 bedroom 

and 10 bathroom villa, with 

expansive oak and travertine flooring 

laid throughout by craftsmen 

and designed in the a style favored 

in homes the couple saw in their 

travels to the Bordeaux region of 

France. 

The home was completed in 1997, 

its design reminiscent of the Palladian 

style of architecture not often 

seen on the the Peninsula. The Palladian 

style is a tribute to the prominent 

Venetian Renaissance architect, 

Andrea Palladio, and is based upon 

the symmetry of the classical temple 

architecture and the values of the 

ancient Greeks and Romans. The 

sheer perfection of light emanating 

from the center stage living room 

skylight is no accident, McKim said, 

but orchestrated in true Palladian 

style, maximizing symmetry with 

light. The famed Monticello home of 

Thomas Jefferson is said to have also 

been of the Palladian style. 

It was Jefferson who once said, 

“Architecture is my delight, and 

putting up and pulling down, one 

of my favorite amusements,” sentiments 

shared by Villa LaBarba’s 

owners. The home was designed 

by architect George Shaw, who executed 

McKim and LaBarba’s vision. 

Their travels inform every 

detail of the house, a living study 

of classical architecture combined 

with English Manor appurtenances. 

This approach is most 

clearly illustrated in the kitchen 

where there is a mezzanine butler’s 

pantry/plate room above the 

kitchen that is open and viewable, 

a basement wine cellar below, and 

all three levels connected by a 

dumb waiter. McKim said the idea 

came from the couple’s tours of 

manor houses. 

“We would find architecture 

such as this, where they had whole 

rooms dedicated to china and sterling 

storage,” she said. 

The stately Villa sits on Palos 

Verdes Drive West. Its frontage 

consists of mature landscaping, a 

wrought iron car gate and a circular 

driveway flanked by two ancient 

olive trees that were 

preserved from the original site. 

This is a significant feature, as the 

olive tree motif is artfully carried 

through in the intricate floor mosaics 

inside the home. 

Just past the entry landing are 

rows of columns along hallways 

that lead to the living room, or 

great room (the capitals on these 

columns, McKim noted, are intricately 

detailed in the Scamozzi- 

Corinthian hybrid style developed 

by Italian architect Vincent 

Scamozzi, whose work the couple 

admired on their travels). 

Further inside the home’s great 

room is a Mercury/Medusa medallion 

floor mosaic comprised of over 

15,000 individual pieces of stone. 

This great room looks up to a mezzanine 

of upper balconies and a 

soaring ceiling almost evangelical in 

proportion. Situated above all this 

are ceiling murals epitomizing the 

famous Allegory of Winds, a sensory 

fervor of color and dynamic 

energy. One can see “Baby Wind,” 

The proportions of this grand great room recall the Ringling Mansion Ca’D’Zan in 

Sarasota, Florida. The Chimera pierced balcony railings were custom made for the 

Villa — the“Chimera,” from Greek mythology, a fire-breathing female monster with a 

lion’s head, a goat’s body and a serpent’s tail. From this vantage point, one can also 

view the “Allegory of Winds” ceiling fresco and the Mercury/Medusa floor mosaic. 

“Juvenile Wind,” “Adult Wind” and 

humorously, “The Dirty Old Man 

Wind,” all personified in a timeless 

Tiepolo representation. 

McKim explains that the design 

of the great room was inspired by 

the Ringling Mansion in the 

Ca’D’Zan of Sarasota, Florida, built 

by the family of the renowned Ringling 

Brothers Barnum and Bailey 

Circus. 

Though art abounds at Villa 

LaBarba, there is also a practicality 

that pervades all facets of the 

home. An example is the villa’s 

doors and windows. LaBarba said 

that on a visit to the Biltmore Hotel 

in Santa Barbara, the couple took 

notes of its doors. 

“Their doors didn’t stick, or 

show signs of weather,” he said. 

This is a common problem on 

the Peninsula, where wood framed 

doors and windows often warp 

due to the ocean air and require 

continual maintenance. Villa 

LaBarba features black, steelframed 

French doors and windows 

made by Hope’s, the same manufacturer 

that constructed the doors 

and windows at the Biltmore. This 

also gives the home an additional 

level of security, durability and 

soundproofing, due to the heavier 

construction and weighted glass. 

Off the great room is a cozy library 

and a grand dining room. A 

collaboration, and friendship, with 

Paul Dreibelbis of Moonlight 

Molds led to the installation of two 

magnificent coffered ceilings that 

grace these two rooms. The library’s 

neoclassical molded ceilings 

are the same as those inside 

the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel, 

while the ceiling in the dining 

room is gilded and stenciled to em- 

Palladian cont. on page 42 



This old world basement 

cellar has three major 

wine growing regions 

masterfully depicted on 

the hand painted mural. 

The brightly colored wine 

lighting was created by 

William Swatsek, who 

used real wine bottles for 

the actual glass. The owners 

have their wine 

medals displayed here 

and make their own wine 

from the Merlot grapes 

grown on their property. 

Palladian cont. from page 41 

ulate Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Dreibelbis 

worked on both Ceasar’s and the Biltmore and 

was able to methodically replicate these fine 

works inside the Villa LaBarba. 

The home’s dramatic, cliffside perch has long 

been used for photography. 

“It’s been a chameleon for over 60 years, taking 

on many personae for film and still photographers,” 

McKim said. 

The current house has been featured on the reality 

TV show “Millionaire’s Bachelor Mansion,” 

“The Mentalist” and “The Medium” (on which 

Villa LaBarbra was home to a murder scene 

showing a pool of cinematic blood). The house 

has also been featured in commercials and print 

ads for Ralph Lauren, Toyota and Faconable. 

Maria Sharapova was recently photographed at 

the home for Russian Vogue. 

It’s not hard to see why the Villa LaBarba 

draws such attention. With its grand oceanic setting 

and intricate, endlessly thoughtful design, 

the heart of this home slowly reveals itself, much 

like the secret, hidden door that connects its library 

to the bar. Villa LaBarba is steeped in the 

history of architecture but built very much as a 

celebration of the owners’ lives. PEN 

The Villa LaBarba’s kitchen is 

designed in the English Manor 

Style, with an upstairs butler’s 

pantry/plate room and a basement 

wine cellar connected by a 

dumb waiter. There’s a woodburning 

pizza oven in the background 

and two warming ovens 

in the foreground. This kitchen 

has been the heart of a myriad 

of local philanthropic events.

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Defense minded investing 

Invest with a similar mindset to that of a strong amateur tennis player 

-– defensively 

by Stuart Chaussee 

Defensive-minded investing is an approach that focuses on risk first. 

Return is secondary. If you are simply an offensive-minded investor 

looking to hit home runs, it’s possible that in certain market conditions 

your portfolio may not survive. 

If your investment objective is both preservation of capital and moderate 

growth, there is a need to constantly weigh both objectives. Let’s face it, 

they are opposites – you cannot have growth while only preserving capital 

(assuming no risk whatsoever), so there has to be a balance. 

An excellent sports metaphor to help better understand the approach 

taken by a defensive-minded investment manager was presented by 

Charles Ellis in an article published in 1975 in The Financial Analysts Journal. 

Ellis referred to work done by TRW founder Dr. Simon Ramo, comparing 

professional and amateur tennis players in Extraordinary Tennis for 

the Ordinary Player. Ramo referred to professional tennis as a “winner’s” 

game and amateur tennis as a “loser’s” game. 

The professional tennis player wins by hitting shots his or her opponent 

can’t return. The player who hits the most “winners” will be victorious. 

The opposite is true in amateur tennis. If you watch a typical match at the 

Palos Verdes Tennis Club you’ll notice that because most of us lack the 

skills necessary to hit winners, the amateur who can simply minimize or 

control his or her “losers” will be victorious. By focusing on defense and 

not losing the point, the defensive-minded amateur will typically beat most 

players – wear them down and basically let them beat themselves. 

Ellis applied Dr. Ramo’s ideas to investing and showed that an investor’s 

focus should be to not necessarily go for winners (like the adroit profes- 

TRW co founder 

Dr. Simon Ramo’s 

advice on 

defensive tennis 

also applies 

to investing. 

sional tennis player), rather, to try to avoid losers (like the steady amateur 

tennis player). This defensive approach is much more likely to allow you 

to be successful investing in all market conditions – bull and bear markets. 

Bottom line, there is much we cannot control when investing, but we can 

maintain a focus on defense to minimize risk. 

If one pays attention to risk, with the goal of not losing money first (return 

is secondary), it is quite possible to keep portfolio performance close 

to the market (i.e. Dow Jones Industrial Average) in good times and hopefully 

perform better (lose nothing or much less than the averages) when 

markets are in a prolonged decline (bear market). My experience has 

shown that the vast majority of investment managers lag the indices during 

strong bull markets and those who adhere to defensive-minded strategies 

may trail the indices by even more. But, managers who focus on risk control, 

particularly when stock valuations become extreme, will be rewarded 

with better overall performance. 

So, what type of investor are you? Are you offensive-minded with an aggressive 

approach, hoping to hit a homerun? Or, are you defensive-minded 

with the goal of limiting losses and controlling risk? Are you content hitting 

singles and doubles? 

True, the investor who is only focused on defense and takes almost no 

risk will earn minimal returns. 

Those returns in our current lowyield 

environment will certainly 

not even allow you to keep pace 

with inflation. So, there has to be 

a balance between trying to preserve 

wealth, but also showing 

moderate growth. You must have 

some offense in your portfolio to 

achieve growth, but it must be intelligently 

applied. 

In my opinion, a defensive approach 

to investing makes sense 

for all investors and most certainly 

for retirees or those nearing retirement. 

If you try to control risk and 

avoid terrible bear market losses, 

you’ll have fewer sleepless nights 

and your returns can still be consistent 

enough to allow you to be 

financially comfortable throughout 

retirement. Yes, you may miss out 

on some excitement near the end 

of a bull market when valuations 

are extreme, yet making money 

seems so easy (bubble territory). 

But if you aim to invest defensively 

and minimize drawdowns, you 

stand a good chance of achieving 

your investment goals. 

Under no circumstances does 

the information in this column represent 

investment advice or a recommendation 

to buy or sell 

securities. PEN 

Stuart Chaussee is a 

Palos Verdes-based, fee-only 

registered investment advisor. He 

is the author of three financial 

books, including the awardwinning 

“Advanced Portfolio 

Management; Strategies for the 

Affluent.” 

He is a former contributing writer 

for TheStreet.com. Chaussee welcomes 

your feedback and can 

be reached through 

www.preservingwealth.com 

or e-mail him directly at 

stuartchaussee@msn.com 


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to wear full pads. Private instruction is also available at the Manhattan 

Beach and new Redondo Beach Pier locations. PCH Skate runs in association 

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June 20- Aug. 12 

w Many families seek out a Montessori education for its well-known benefits in the 

skill development of young children. Peninsula Montessori has prepared a unique 

and rewarding summer experience open to children 18 months to five years old 

(up to 12 years at the RPV campus). The program broadens the Montessori curriculum 

to include water play, cooking and food prep, themed art projects, science 

and sports. Programs are designed to stimulate the development of students while 

having fun - both indoors and out. Please contact the Redondo or Rancho Palos 

Verdes schools for more information or check the website, peninsulamontessori.com 

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City of Rolling Hills Estates 

Begins June 20 

w Rolling Hills Estates has several summer programs available for all ages from 

sports such as cheer, soccer, flag football, golf and swimming camps to equestrian 

activities. Locations include Ernie Howlett Park, RHE; Peter Weber Equestrian Center, 

RHE; Peninsula High School, RHE; and Los Verdes Golf Course, RPV. 

For more information visit RollingHillsEstatesCA.gov click “Living” 

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Peninsula School of Performing Arts 

Begins June 20 

w PSPA Summer classes begin June 20 and include an array of dance camps to 

choose from for the beginning and advanced dancer. Ballet camps La Bayadere 

and Coppelia as well as "Jazz Sampler" and a two week intensive camp. Students 

are offered the opportunity to design their own dance intensive by choosing classes 

from the summer schedule and creating their own! For more information on camps, 

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June 27 - August 19 

w Join Rolling Hills Country Day School for summer fun with academic and camp 

programs for grades K-8! A traditional 6-week summer school that offers science 

classes through Experium Science Academy, and fun academic enrichment programs. 

Camp programs include swimming, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, dance, 

imagination & creation, and themes and shows. Art Camp, Swim Camp, private 

swim lessons, and extended day care are available until 6 p.m. 

Fees: Request a brochure online or call for information 

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Legends in Our Time 

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in Our Time.’ William Ailor, Donald Crocker, Robert Medawar and Richard 

Moe will be honored at a special event, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Harlyne J. 

Norris Pavilion in Rolling Hills Estates. “Bill, Don, Bob and Dick are the epitome 

of what we mean by Legends,” said Jane Jones, Affinity president. Price 

is $110 per person; tickets are limited. Checks should be made payable to 

Affinity Group and mailed to Joyce Kochanowski, Affinity Group Treasurer, 

31022 Hawksmoor Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. For more information 

about the event, call the Volunteer Center at 310-212-5009 and ask 

for William Welch. Funds from this event will support Operation Teddy Bear 

and other programs of the Volunteer Center. 

Monday, May 2 

Vistas for Children Golf Tournament 

The 14th Annual Vistas for Children Golf Tournament will take place at the 

Palos Verdes Golf Club. All profits go to charitable organizations in the South 

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Wednesday, May 4 

Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series 

Dr. Lew Holzman will make a presentation about The Unification of Japan in 

the 16th Century. This lecture will explain the battles and negotiations that 

unified the many domains in 16th century Japan. Dr. Holzman is a retired orthopedic 

surgeon and a docent at the Gene Autry Museum. 10:30 a.m. at 

Hesse Park, Rancho Palos Verdes. 

Friday, May 6 

Classical Crossroads Concert 

Presents duo pianists Izumi Kashiwalwagi and Rose Chen. Complimentary reception 

follows. Free admission, donations appreciated. 2:15 p.m. First 

Lutheran Church and School, 2900 W. Carson Street, Torrance. Park in the 

Church lot or on the surface streets in the surrounding neighborhood . 

Fiddler on the Roof – Relive the Tradition 

Final weekend of performances of the musical masterpiece, “Fiddler on the 

Roof” at the Norris Theatre, May 6 – 8. Produced by the Palos Verdes Performing 

Arts Center, the production features a live orchestra and stellar cast 

of 25 professional actors. The musical, which won nine Tony Awards in its 

Broadway debut, weaves together a portrait of family, community and life’s 

unexpected miracles, large and small. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and 

Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices $48-$58, 

with $10 off for children ages 12 and under. 27570 Norris Center Drive, 

Rolling Hills Estates. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (310) 

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opens in the Main and Walker galleries of the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 

West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. The exhibit will run through 

May 29. Public reception from 4-6 p.m. tonight. 

Saturday. May 7 

Signatures Fashion Show and Luncheon 

Luncheon, runway show of wearable art and boutique,12:30 p.m. in the 

Atrium of Palos Verdes Art Center, $40.Purchase tickets on-line: www.artistsstudio-pvac.com, 

by phone: 424-206-9902, in person: The Artists' Studio at 

PVAC. 

South Bay Epiphyllum show and sale 

9 a.m. - 4 p.m..South Coast Botanic Garden and Arboretum, 26300 Crenshaw 

Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. For further information 310- 544-1948. 

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Sunday, May 8 

South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society 

"Exceptional Succulent Plants in South African Habitat" by Jeremy Spath. 1:30 

p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes 

Peninsula 90274. For more information visit southcoastcss.org. 

Second Sunday at Two 

Presents Violinist Linda Wang and Pianist Robert Thies at 2 p.m. at Rolling Hills 

United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd. Rolling Hills Estates. Free 

Admission.Donations appreciated with 100% for artists. For more information 

call 310-316-5574. 

Mother’s Day Concert 

The Palos Verdes Symphonic Band will present its annual Mother’s Day Concert, 

A Mother’s Day Tribute to Maestro Richard Schwalbe, conducted by acting 

director Christine Hayes and guest conductor Randy Schwalbe, the son of 

Maestro Schwalbe, who was the band’s music director from 1973 to 2005. 

The band will play a number of Maestro Schwalbe’s favorites. 5 p.m. The concert 

will be held in the Frances Young Hall at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 

26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Tickets are $10 

each for adults, with free admission for children 12 years of age and under, 

and are available in the Botanic Garden courtyard just prior to concert time. 

For more information, call 310-792-8286 or visit www.pvsband.org. 

Monday, May 9 

Palos Verdes Gem and Mineral Society 

Ever wonder where all the shiny metal that surrounds you comes from? Then 

you won't want to miss "Metallic Minerals-where to find them" presented by 

Jim Hathaway. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge to the public. Meet 

and Greet at 6:30 pm. Program at 7 p.m. Community Room of Palos Verdes 

Main Library, 701 Deep Valley Dr., RHE. Park on roof as program goes past 

the closing hours of the library. Call 310-373-2696 for more information. 

Tuesday,May 10 

Dawn Unity 

The Dawn Unity Group’s Interfaith Discovery Series will conclude its 15th season 

with “Respect for Other Traditions.” The panel will discuss how religions 

address interfaith relations at the congregation and higher levels as well as examine 

the effects on core beliefs and teachings both past and present. Panel 

consists of Rev. Jonathan Chute, Rolling Hills United Methodist Church; President 

Mike Gazdik of the host congregation; Rev. Reinhard Krauss, UCLA, and Fr. 

Thomas Rausch S.J., Loyola Marymount University. Bob Rothman will be the 


moderator. The ninety minute event is free to all and will conclude with cookies 

and a chance to socialize, so join them and bring a friend. 7:30 p.m. at the 

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5845 Crestridge Rd, RPV. 

Wednesday May 11 

Palos Verdes Woman's Club 

The Palos Verdes Woman's Club will meet at noon at Trump National Golf 

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Club. Guest speaker will be Bill Ailor from the PV Land Conservancy. Cost of 

the luncheon is $32. For reservations call Beverly Teresinski at 310-378-1349. 

Thursday, May 12 

Legally Blonde: The Musical - Auditions 

The Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory will hold open auditions on 

May 12-13 for a student production of the Broadway musical comedy “Legally 

Blonde.” Students ages 12-18 may audition either date, and should come prepared 

to sing and dance. Performance dates for the production are weekends, 

July 15-24, at the Norris Theatre, and rehearsals begin June 10. This is 

a tuition-based program, and scholarships are available based on financial 

need. Auditions are held at the Conservatory Studios at 27525 Norris Center 

Drive in Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 544-0403, ext. 

303, or visit www.norriscenter.com/education/auditions. 

Friday, May 13 

Stories of Africa 

For all ages. Steve Blinder will present a short film documenting his experiences 

in Africa as well as speak about travel, photography and animals. His photographic 

travels have taken him to 6 continents. Steve was the winner of the 

2015 PVLD “Art in Our Library” Popular Vote category and his work can be 

seen throughout the Peninsula Center Library. 4 p.m. Peninsula Center Library 

Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Questions? Please 

contact Ketzie Diaz at kdiaz@pvld.org or 310-377-9584 ext. 230. 

Concert 

Rolling Hills United Methodist Church is excited to announce the upcoming 

concert of Metropolitan Opera tenor, Aaron Blake, a Palos Verdes native. 

Lauded as “a vocal powerhouse” by 

the Los Angeles Times, Blake has 

performed major roles at leading 

opera houses all over the United 

States and Europe. The concert is 

free and donations are appreciated. 

7:30 p.m. The church is located at 

26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills 

Estates. For further information, call 

310-377-6771. 

Saturday, May 14 

South Coast Rose Society 

See why roses are the “Queen of 

Flowers” and clematis the “Queen 

of Vines” at the South Coast Rose Society 

show. All rose and clematis enthusiasts 

are encouraged to enter 

their blooms in the community show. 

Entries are accepted between 7 and 

10 a.m. Come early with show flowers; 

the Rose Society will provide 

vases for all blooms. Flower 

arrangements should be in personal 

vases. Hours for the public are 10 

a.m. to 4 pm. South Coast Botanic 

Garden, 23600 Crenshaw Boulevard, 

Palos Verdes Peninsula. For 

more information, see them on Facebook. 

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from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beautiful Peninsula gardens will be featured and a 

catered box lunch at Hesse Park. Tickets are $40 presale, $45 day of. All proceeds 

go to scholarships and area charities. Tickets with directions to the homes 

will be mailed when you send a business-sized, self- addressed, stamped envelope 

with your check to P.V.W.C., P.O. Box 851, Palos Verdes Estates 

90274. Tickets are also available at Corners of the World in Malaga Cove 

Plaza, Nantucket Crossing on Silver Spur Road and the Kiosk at 1799 S. 

Catalina. For further information, 310-541-1237. 

Guided Nature Walk 

View a premier example of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s 

restoration of coastal sage scrub habitat on a guided nature walk of the White 

Point Nature Preserve. Stop at a former gun emplacement to learn military history 

of the area. This is a moderate walk. Free and open to the public. 3 p.m. 

Take Western Ave. to the ocean and turn left onto Paseo del Mar. Drive ½ 

mile and park in lot. For more information, contact (310) 541-7613 ext. 201 

or sign up at www.pvplc.org/_events/NatureWalkRSVP.asp. 

Sunday, May 15 

Photographing Nature 

Learn new skills for the perfect shot with professional help from Paul’s Photo. 

$30 per person. 9 – 11 a.m. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W 

Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro, 90731. For more information and to RSVP, visit 

www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities. 

Grand Salon 

The Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic presents an evening of 

world class music at the Grand Salon, at a spectacular Palos Verdes oceanfront 

estate. This year's event will feature a performance by two outstanding Los 

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Angeles Philharmonic musicians: Catherine Ransom Karoly, Associate Principal 

Flute and Joanne Pearce Martin, Keyboardist. As guests arrive, they will be 

greeted by classical music performed by extraordinary young musicians from 

Peninsula schools. Prior to the concert, guests will sample fine wine and an 

array of gourmet tastings from notable South Bay restaurants. A silent auction 

will benefit youth music education programs in the South Bay. 5 to 8 p.m. The 

ticket price is $175 per person. For further information call 310- 544-1885 

or email pclaphil@gmail.com. 

Symphonic Winds 

The Peninsula Symphonic Winds and Music Director Richard Babcock will present 

their 20th Anniversary concert featuring band favorites including Godzilla 

Eats Las Vegas!, where the brass section is at its frightening best, Selections 

from Les Miserables, and When the Saints Go Marching In. The band will also 

premiere Game Show by local composer Thomas Kahelin, which was commissioned 

to commemorate the special occasion. 3 p.m. The concert will be 

held at the Rolling Hills Covenant Church Community Center, 735 Silver Spur 

Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets are $10 at the door or on-line at 

www.pswinds.org; children under 12 are free with adult.The Peninsula Symphonic 

Winds is a 50-member community band established in 1996 that gives 

four to five concerts per year. The band rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 

Harbor College, offering local musicians the opportunity to maintain and improve 

their musical skills. Community members who play a band instrument 

are welcome to join. See their web page, www.pswinds.org, for more information 

or contact Bill Ailor 310-200-5482. 

Thursday May 19 

Rose Society meeting 

South Coast Rose Society will hold its May meeting at South Coast Botanic 

Chamber Orchestra 

of South Bay 

After Concert Reception 

The Chamber Orchestra of South Bay 

held their final concert of the 2015-16 

concert season on April 9 at the Palos Verdes 

Performing Art Center. The evening’s guest 

featured soloist was Narek 

Hakhnazaryan,cello who performed two 

compositions by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. He 

was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2011 

XIV International Tchaikovsky competition, 

the most prestigious prize given to a 

cellist.As first Prize winner in the 2008 

Young Concert Artists International Auditions. 

Narek debuted in the Young Concert 

Artists Series in New York at Carnegie’s 

Zankel Hall, and at the Kennedy Center in 

Washington DC. Narek was born in 1988 in 

Yerevan, Armenia into a family of musicians: 

his father is a violinist and his mother 

is a pianist. At the age of 12 he began studies 

a the Moscow Conservatory with Alexey Seleznyov 

and went on to work with Laurence 

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3. COSB Assistant Conductor Hector Salazar with 

guest artist Narek Hakhanazaryan. 

4. Jerry Sorkin, a member of the COSB Board of 

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5. Dorothy and Allen Lay and guest artist Narek 

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6. Chuck Klaus who gives the pre-concert preview 

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7. Nancy and Bob Miller, President Emeritus. 

8. Dr, and Mrs. Jerome Unitan. 

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Garden. Ric Dykzeul, well-known and respected local 

landscape designer who specializes in California native 

plants, will discuss the use of perennials as border plantings. 

He’ll also talk about perennials growing with roses 

for height and texture enhancement and shrubs grown 

with roses that can be used for cut foliage. 7 p.m. 26300 

Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula. For further 

information, please see them on Facebook. 


Big Volunteer Day 

Join the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy and their partner 

organizations at White Point Nature Preserve as they work 

hard in the native demonstration garden to restore wildlife 

habitat and create a place for the community to enjoy! 9 

a.m. Sign up at: www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. 

Palos Verdes Library District 

Classical Hindustani music with Suman Laha and Friends 

at 3 p.m.: Peninsula Center Library Community Room. Join 

them for an afternoon of classical Hindustandi music, 

which is the North Indian style of Indian classical music. 

The featured performers are Arup Chattopadhyay on 

Tabla; Suman Laha on Veena; Niravroh Laha on Sitar; and 

Nibedita Laha on Tanpura. Traditional Indian refreshments 

will be served.Questions? Please contact Mary Cohen at 

mcohen@pvld.org or 310-921-7519 

Rainbow Services to 

Celebrate 

Rainbow Services will celebrate over 

30 years of service providing shelter 

for families affected by domestic violence 

at its annual fundraiser, Sunset 

Serenade. The dinner and 

auction event will take place at the 

Norris Pavilion in Palos Verdes, beginning 

at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are 

$200.This will be a unique evening 

with the theme A New Chapter. The 

live auction will feature many one-ofa-kind 

items including Luxury Suite 

tickets to a Staples Center game, a 

gourmet dinner by Chef Michael 

Shafer and Dodger tickets. Tickets 

can be purchased on Rainbow Services’ 

website at www.RainbowServicesDV.org. 

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Act II Fashion Fundraiser 

Act II, a support group of Palos 

Verdes Performing Arts, will present 

its 10th annual fashion show and 

luncheon fundraiser, “Spring into 

Spring,” at Los Verdes Country Club 

in Rancho Palos Verdes. Act II members 

will strut the runway in stylish attire 

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Fashions. The event also features 

boutiques, door prizes, opportunity 

drawings and lunch. 11 a.m.Tickets 

are $55, and proceeds benefit the 

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center. 

For more information or reservations, 

contact event chairwoman 

Pam Barrett at 310- 548-3926. 

Tuesday, May 24 

Republican Women 

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Women’s 

Club Federated welcomes you to 

meet at Palos Verdes Golf Club. 

Meet and Greet at 10:30 a.m.; 

meeting at 11, followed by lunch 

and featured speaker. Steve Napolitano, 

candidate for Los Angeles 

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Wednesday, May 25 

Mac Users Meeting 

All Mac/iPad/iPhone/Apple Watch users and potential users are welcome. 

Beginners Q & A at 6:30 p.m. ; presentation on office software for Mac at 8 

p.m. Admission is free. Lomita VFW Hall, 1865 Lomita Blvd. 310-644-3315, 

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Ready, Willing and Able Musical Showcase 

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for special needs students, will be presented at the Norris Theatre. 4 

p.m. No tickets or reservations are required, but donations are appreciated. 

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Habitat Restoration Presentation 

Find out about the strategies the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy uses to restore 

habitat with naturalist Johnny Perez. Free. 11 a.m. White Point Nature Education 

Center, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro. For more information 

and to RSVP, visit www.pvplc.org. 

The Stranger: A Billy Joel Tribute 

“The Stranger,” the premiere tribute to the music of one of the world’s most 

talented performers – six-time Grammy winner Billy Joel – comes to the Norris 

Theatre for one performance only! 8 p.m. Tickets are $48-$58, with a $10 

discount for children ages 12 and under. For more information or to purchase 

tickets call the box office at (310) 544-0403, ext. 221, or go to 

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Team America Rocketry Challenge 

n The Palos Verdes High School PVIT Rocketry Team has qualified to compete in 

the National Finals of the 14th annual Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). 

The team will face 99 of the top rocketry teams that qualified, out of 789 middle 

and high school teams, from across the country. The TARC Final Fly-Off will take 

place May 14 at Great Meadow in the Plains, V.A. This year’s contest challenged 

students to design, build and fly a rocket carrying two raw eggs to an altitude of 

850 feet, returning them to the ground with the eggs un-cracked within 44-46 

seconds. The 6-member team, all 10th graders at PV High, includes Alex Detrick, 

Christian Galvin, Cooper Gardner, Matthew Milutin, Connor Westcott and captained 

by Wesley Rich. Team teacher advisors are Lorraine Loh-Norris and James 

Warren; mentored by Steven Ning of SpaceX and Chris Rich. The team made 

near-perfect qualifying flights at 849 feet and 44 seconds. 

Pen High Shoe drive 

n What did you do over spring break? Take a trip? Read a book? Well, for 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Senior Brett Jordan, it was a moving experience delivering 

over 200 pairs of athletic shoes to Lindbergh Middle School in Long Beach. Brett 

was introduced and met with Connie Maggie, the school principal, an administrator 

and student council members. The students helped unload the many bags of 

sorted athletic shoes. All were very excited and grateful for the athletic shoe donations. 

The shoes were collected at the PV Peninsula High School shoe drive with 

the help of many including the Shoes4Athletes club, the boys and girls cross country 

teams and friends and family. Shoes For Athletes, a non-profit corporation, was 

formed by PEN high senior Brett Jordan and Makenzie Jordan to provide athletic 

shoes to the less fortunate in an effort to encourage and enhance their experience 

in sports and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Shoes For Athletes can be seen on facebook 

as Shoes for Athletes, 

non-profit. Over his four 

years at PV PEN high 

school, Brett Jordan with the 

help of many others was instrumental 

in donating over 

800 pairs of athletic shoes 

to various schools and organizations 

including the 

Midnight Mission, Skid 

Row; Los Angeles Women’s 

Center; San Bernardino Outreach 

Program and Lindbergh 

Middle School, Long 

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Michel Medawar at his store in 1956. 

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Your clock reminds you of its presence every time you wind 

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It is imperative to maintain and service your clock regularly. 

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