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Page 14  PALISADIAN-POST  July 3, 1980

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Just between us
By JULIET P. SCHOEN

Exploring deep South

For several years I have been nagging my husband to buy a house in Baja California. I thought it would be a fun idea to get a feexer-upper and work with the various local craftsmen to get it into shape. My argument was that it would give us insight into the Mexican culture and character. My real reason was that I felt I might be able to get a best-seller out of the experience--a book I could call "God and Mrs. Schoen."

However, it is impossible to purchase property in Baja without going to Baja and neither of us ever had the time to make the expedition. Think of how difficult it is to buy a house in Los Angeles. What would it be like in Baja, dealing with a Spanish-speaking real estado agent?

Well, last year, a couple we have known (and loved) for many years called and asked if we would be interested in sharing the purchase of a condo they had discovered on the beach in San Diego. It sounded great to me. Maybe I wouldn't get a book out of a condo in San Diego, but at least I would get a column. (See?)

Well, we went ahead with the purchase, and for the past few months we have been busy getting the cute little expensive apartment into shape. I was really looking forward to the many problems we would run into dealing with the San Diegans, who, like the Mexicans, have a completely different culture from Los Angelenos.

Here in Los Angeles, getting anything done is a huge hassle. In San Diego, it's a snap. The apartment has been painted, the blinds set up, the new appliances installed and there has been nary a hitch. Of course, the fact that our partners have taken care of these details may be responsible. But I suspect it's the character of the San Diegan.

In San Diego, you see, everyone is young. (Everyone is also blonde, but this fact is interpolated only as an observation.) These youngsters have all taken Tourism I and Tourism II in local schools and are so ingratiating, they almost make you cry. Their smiles are so sincere, they should be bottled. The waiters and waitresses are so kind and considerate and caring, you know they would commit hari-kari if you found a fly in your soup.

The repair people and the sales people also devote their lives to making you happy. Since almost everyone there serves or works in a bar, restaurant or one of the numerous tourist attractions, The Disneyland brand of graciousness is the by-word.

The beach is populated by golden Gods and Goddesses who are so perfect you think of what nice sacrifices they would have made in the old days. Their tans give off rays which make the water 10 degrees warmer than it is in Los Angeles. As I was lying on the beach, conscious of my flabs of white flesh, I wondered what happens to all these beautiful young people when they get to be old-say 29.

I pictured a secret nocturnal ritual ceremony held in San Diego every year for these golden oldies. Drums beat, frisbees fill the air and native dances (of San Diego) are performed by 16-year old tour guides, newly arrived from Des Moines. Then the poor sobbing 29-year olds are loaded onto a boat and shipped off to Santa Monica. 

Pet Peeves

Suzanne Serbin phoned last week to call my attention to a story about two dogs who were getting married. She thought that it was my kind of story. I explained that I could not cover the event because, as far as I could ascertain, neither dog resided in our area, nor had they attended Palisades High School.

I knew she was disappointed so I promised that I would send the bitch's mother a wedding form to fill out. I must admit that my curiosity was piqued by the whole affair. Did the bride wear white? Did the groom wear tails? (Ha)

And then I wondered where the two dogs spent their wedding night. The Bone-adventure Hotel or the Howliday Inn? And where did they go on their honeymoon? Newpet Beach? Or New Canine, Connecticut? I can't wait to get that wedding form.

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Leauge welcomes provisionals

Provisionals and husbands were the special guests at the dinner "a la Parisian" held by Assistance League of Santa Monica at their chapter house. A French cafe setting was provided, and strolling musicians played. 

Mrs. W.D. Barbara Crater, center, will help provisionals in the work at the Santa Monica Day Nursery and the Thrift Shop. Two of provisionals are Mrs. Raymond Gill and Mrs. Barbara Nevin.

Bandura, Walker exchange vows

Theresa Ann Bandura and Kenneth David Walker were married at St. Barnabas-on-the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they both now live.

The bride is the daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Jerry Bandura of Scottsdale. The bridegroom's parents are Mrs. Teddi Lindberg of Pacific Palisades and David Walker of Marina del Rey.

Walker attended Palisades High School and is now a mason in the building construction field in Scottsdale. The bride is a hair stylist.

Over 50 guests attended the wedding. Later, a wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Music which was written by Lisa Taylor, a bridesmaid, was performed by her on the guitar.
 
Carolyn Schrieber of Scottsdale was the maid of honor. Ed Lowe, was the bridesgroom's brother, was his best man.

After a wedding trip to Coronado Hotel and Malibu, the couple will make their home in Scottsdale.

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MR. AND MRS. KENNETH WALKER

Pan Pacific to hold student homecoming

Former international students of Pan Pacific Center of Pacific Palisades have been invited, with their families, to a homecoming on July 4. After attending the Fourth of July Americanism Parade, they will join Mrs. J.R. Saunders for a picnic. Mrs. Saunders is the emeritus diector as well as founder of the center.

Among those invited are students from Bolivia, China, India, Japan, Korean and the United States They had resided at the center's cooperative housing units in West Los Angeles during the 50's and 60's.

Yoko Taniguchi of Japan will be the hostess for this group, as well as her daughters--Sarah, now a student in Boston, and Nikko. Both rode in floats when they were children.

Susie Tyler Armstrong, Santa Monica College of the 70's, and Mary Jo Agba of Kenya, a graduate of Pepperdine, are coordinating the home-coming and picnic. Both rode in the 1974 parade, Susie as the Statue of Liberty and Mary Jo in native costume.

Pan Pacific Center is involved in helping international students and also supports facilities for Asian orphans.

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Mrs. Dundore to head keys

The Keys to the Santa Monica Hospital Clinic turned over their proceeds from their Gold Key Ball at an annual luncheon held at the clinic. This year's donation of $10,000 was the largest ever.

Accepting the check were Leonard LaBella, Jr., executive director of the hospital, and Robert Craig, president of the Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center Foundation. Les Kelly, benefactor of the clinic that bears his name, spoke briefly about the clinic and the generosity of the Keys.

Shirley Danley and the ball committee were praised by outgoing president, Sylvia Canady.

Prior to the luncheon, a new slate of officers was installed by Helen Potwin at the home of Betty Orr. Mrs. Potwin, a long-time clinic volunteer, gave a "thorough physical check-up" to each new officer to insure that each was "healthy" enough to perform her new duties.

The new president is Roberta Dundore, who was pinned with an orchid corsage.

Mrs. Canady was presented with a gold chain and pendant. She in turn, gave her board members green plant arrangements.

Other officers are: Virginia Spurgin, first vice-president; Marion Ewing, second vice-president; Pat vonSchnabl, treasurer; Mary Flaherty, recording seccretary; Ruth Wegner, corresponding secretary.

Chairmen include Jane Osterholt, Lila White, Vee Stanley, Jane Guignet, Helen Potwin, Annalou Clifton, Jane Trinkkeller, Audrey Bradshaw, Penney Meyer and Mary Jane Poliquin.

Births

TO Mr. and Mrs. Elbert L. Marsh (Helen L.) a son, Trent Keith, born May 28 at Saint John's Hospital and Health Canter.

TO Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Sherbondy (Julie A.) a daughter, Jennifer Anne, born June 2 at Saint John's Hospital and Health Center.

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