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BHHS hosts another successful College fair. 4

The Beverly Hills Police Department’s DCS Program receives donations. 4

Pink’s Hot Dogs owners to be honored at Good Shepherd Center gala. 5

Local resident reflects on Alternative Spring Break trips spent in Israel. 9

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By Marla Schevker Beverly Hills has a lot on its plate this year. The Courier sat down with second-time Mayor Barry Brucker to find out what he has in store for Beverly Hills. The current concern on everyone’s mind, Brucker’s included, is shoring up the budget and ensuring the City negotiates sustainable employment contracts and pensions. This year the City will be going into police and fire negotiations. Although Beverly Hills currently has a sound budget, City staff is projecting budget deficit, for approximately $4 million. “We’re going to have to re-

solve (the potential budget deficit) because every year you must deliver a balanced budget,” Brucker said. Brucker said if the City does not develop a sustainable pension plan, it could be fiscally upside down by 2022. “I believe everyone, including our much loved employee family recognize that without a sustainable pension policy, our economy just will not be able to survive,” Brucker said. “The City services won’t be there, capital improvements will be deferred, our support of our schools could be jeopardized. I am committed (see ‘MAYOR,’ page 24)

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NEW MAYOR—Newly elected Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker ready Courier Photo by Marla Schevker for his second term.

Production Company Formed Court Of Appeals Returns To Help KBEV Stay On The Air Measure 2P To Lower Court By Marla Schevker In a time of budget cuts and financial hardship, the Beverly High television program KBEV has found a way to be potentially self sustaining. Through the Regional Occupational Program, KBEV students have begun a production company, called Beverly

Hills High Productions, headed by Senior Sharona Mossazadeh who formed a crew made up of other KBEV students. “As we try to do things to upgrade the career tech programs here, we’ve been looking at (see ‘KBEV,’ page 15)

The California Court of Appeals for the Second Appellate District late Wednesday dismissed the appeal of Measure 2P proponent, Marcia Caden, thereby returning the dispute to the Los Angeles Superior Court. The appeal had blocked the lower court’s order taking Measure 2P off of the March 8 ballot. The City of Beverly Hills had sued to

block presenting the matter to voters arguing that the measure was an “administrative directive” not a proper ballot initiative. The Superior Court agreed and ordered the measure removed. The Court of Appeals then blocked that order, which in turn allowed the measure to go before voters who then passed the measure (see ‘MEASURE 2P,’ page 18)

City Staff Will Study Gateway Project Rezoning Request By Marla Schevker The Planning Commission on Thursday gave direction to staff to further study the Gateway Project. The application requested a zone change at 9817 Wilshire Boulevard, 9844

•Fashion 12-13 •Arts and Entertainment 17 •Restaurant Review 16 •Education 22-23 •Birthdays 26

Today And Hereafter For Those At The Professional Dancers Society Annual Luncheon, Marie Osmond Will Be Known As Marimba Marie

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Barry Brucker Sets His Goals For His Year Ahead As Mayor

The Courier’s restaurant review of Bao with critic Merv Hecht. 16

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Wilshire Boulevard, and 9900 Santa Monica Boulevard from a T-1, or transportation zone, to a C-3 zoning, which allows for a three story, 45 foot tall, two-toone floor-to-area ratio. (see ‘GATEWAY,’ page 15)

METRO MEETING—Southwest Homeowners Association President Ken Goldman spoke at the Metro Community update meeting held Tuesday evening at Roxbury Park auditorium. Metro officials discussed updates to the Westside Subway Extension. A decision on the Century City station stop, which could possibly affect Beverly High, has still not been made. Courier Photo by Marla Schevker

Roxbury Park Metro Meeting Lacks City Resident Turnout By Marla Schevker The Metro Community Update Meeting Tuesday had a significantly lower turnout than in the past, with only a handful of residents, many not from Beverly Hills, in attendance at the meeting. Although Metro did all of its

normal advertising, including advertising in the local newspapers and using its social media sites, Southwest Homeowners Association President Ken Goldman said he believes people are frustrated and that’s why the (see ‘METRO,’ page 18)

A LIFTOFF FOR A GREAT DAME—Marie Osmond made quite an entrance on the arms of her former dancers Wade Collings, Tommy Peel, Rick Rozzini and choreographer Carl Jablonski at the Beverly Hilton where she was honored with the Gypsy Award during the Professional Dancers Society 24th annual luncheon. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Photo by Nathan Sternfeld

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BHPD To Issue $159 Tickets This Month For Motorists Who Talk, Text Or Email Motorists who talk without handfree, text or email will be issued with $159 tickets by

Beverly Hills Police as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month throughout April.

BHPD Traffic Bureau Lieutenant Mark Rosen said said the department were try-

ing to spread the message to drivers: “Hang up and Drive”. “Hands free means hands

free,” Rosen said. “If you are holding your phone and using it as a speaker phone you are still in violation of the law. Is that text or message really worth a $159 ticket - or worse, a crash, injury or death?” There will be a minimum of eight special enforcement operations targeting distracted drivers this month with zero tolerance policy for those who engage in distracted driving. Rosen said drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into a serious collision causing injury to themselves or others. “And younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction related fatal crash,” he said.

Enrollment For 2011/12 School Year Closes On May 16, 2011 At its March 23, 2011, meeting, the BHUSD Board of Education approved Board Policy 5116.1, Intradistrict Open Enrollment, providing that resident students must enroll by May 16, in order to be guaranteed a seat at their home school for the 20112012 school year. This is a change from prior policy, which required enrollment by June 30 for the same guarantee. Resident families with school aged children who are planning to enroll in Beverly Hills Unified School District schools next year are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible. The District’s K-8 schools have limited capacity at each grade level, and students who enroll in their neighborhood school after May 16 may be assigned to another school in the District with available space. For more information, please call James Hanson at (310) 551-5100 ext. 2250 or email him at: jhanson@bhusd.org.

Celebrate Earth Day In Beverly Hills On Apr. 10 On Sunday, April 10, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the City of Beverly Hills Public Works Department will celebrate Earth Day at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. There will be displays about water conservation, water management, energy efficiency, recycling and talks about transforming the planet. Attendees can bring outdated paper documents and old electronics to the free document shredding and electronic waste collection. For more information, call the Beverly Hills Public Works Dept. at (310) 285-2467.

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Christiansen’s Defense Attempt To Have All Charges Dismissed At the defense’s request, a hearing is scheduled today for former BHUSD Director of Facilities Karen Christiansen and former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard. This is an attempt to dismiss all charges from both individuals. Hubbard is charged with two counts of misappropriation

of funds and Christiansen with four counts of conflict of interest. The criminal complaint alleges that in Sept. 2005, Hubbard increased Christiansen’s auto allowance to $500 and in February 2006 allegedly gave (see ‘CHRISTIANSEN,’ page 19)

COLLEGE CONNECTED—Front row from left: Myra Lurie, Cindy Dubin, Ronit Stone and Franny Rennie. Back row from left: Dick Douglas, Jake Manaster and Carter Paysinger at Tuesday’s fair.

BHHS Hosts College Connections Fair Featuring Nearly 50 Colleges; More Than 600 In Attendance

NORMANS FOR ISRAEL—From left: Julie Goler, Shahar Azani, Alexandra Aftalion and Shauna Ebrahimiafter Azani spoke at the Salter Family Theater on Monday on behalf of the Normans for Israel club. Azani, director of external affairs at the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization in Israel, is currently on a speaking tour entitled, “Will There Ever Be Peace In The Middle East.” For more information on the Normans for Israel, e-mail Aftalion at alexandraaftalion@gmail.com.

Equinox Project Appeal To Be Reviewed By Council Tuesday By Marla Schevker The City Council will be viewing an appeal at its upcoming April 5 meeting regarding the Equinox Fitness Club. Equinox went before the Planning commission, beginning in Oct. 2010, to apply for a conditional use permit. The club is looking to turn the 37,000-square foot, former Bank of America building on Wilshire into a gym for Beverly Hills residents. The Planning

Commission unanimously approved the permit. Now, because of appeals, it must now go before the council for deliberation. The project is within its C3 zoning rights. There will be no changes made to the exterior, only inside renovations, and will use a combination of dedicated on-site parking and shared on-site parking in a sub(see ‘EQUINOX,’ page 18)

NOWRUZ CELEBRATION—Beverly Hills Human Relations Commissioners (from left) Rochelle Ginsburg, Ilona Sherman, Vice Chair Barbara Linder, Chair Dr. Sharona R. Nazarian, Tom Pease, Cheri Yousem and Yar Meshkaty celebrate Nowruz, the first day of spring and beginning of the Persian New Year. The holiday which means a “new day” in Farsi, also signifies a renewal of hope and thoughtful reflection. For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (310) 285-2535.

BHHS’s PTSA just concluded the College Connections Fair, with nearly 50 colleges and universities featured and an estimated 600 in attendance Tuesday night. The College Connections Fair, organized and sponsored by PTSA, is offered annually to enhance the BHHS student’s college admissions journey. This year, the PTSA provided four different workshops for students and their parents over the course of a two-day period during the College Connections Week of activities. Each workshop highlighted

a different component of the college admissions process. The workshops were “Interviewing 101”, “Applying to Art Schools” and “College Bound: Going Away for College or Which Path is Right for You?” Among the estimated 600 in attendance were Superintendent Dick Douglas, School Board members Myra Lurie and Jake Manaster, BHEF President Annette Saleh, along with the high school administrative staff and counselors who were all on hand to support this program and speak with the col-

lege representatives. In addition to the fair, the PTSA also hosted a dinner for the counselors and staff from all the participating colleges and universities to meet and mingle with BHHS counselors and administrators. For the past three years, the College Connections Fair, Student and Parent Workshops and Rep/Alum Dinner have been organized by PTSA College Connections Committee members Cindy Dubin (coordinator and PTSA executive VP), Ronit Stone (PTSA president) and Franny Rennie (VP.).

Adult Education Reorganization To Be Explored By Marla Schevker The Board of Education decided to explore its options for temporarily disbanding the adult education program at its meeting last Wednesday. The $542,000 that currently goes towards the adult education program is a part of cat-

egorical funds that, thanks to an assembly bill, can go into the general fund until 2013. The teachers in the adult education program are primarily hired as consultants or parttime employees who do not have rights for continued employment, said Assistant Super-

intendent of Human Resources Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard. There are also a number of classified employees and two adult education teachers who cannot be let go due to the March 15 deadline for certifi(see ‘ADULT,’ page 19)

Disaster Communications System Receives $2000 By Brenton Garen The Beverly Hills Police Department’s Disaster Communications System program will continue to serve the City following two $1,000 donations. Planning Commissioner and DCS member Brian Rosenstein and DCS member Jordan Bernhard each donated to the program, which was formed in 1994 following the Northridge Earthquake. The current roster of 90 members consists of local residents, community leaders and City staff that support the City and government agencies with communications during emergencies. DCS also assist with special events like the Golden Globe Awards and the LA Marathon, dignitary visits, DUI checkpoints and other operations that may require communications or technical support.

GENEROUS DONATION—BHPD Police Chief Dave Snowden (from left) with Planning Commissioner Brian Rosenstein and Jordan Bernhard who both donated to the DCS program.

Bernhard said the members were able to assist the City in a sophisticated way. “We are highly trained in what we do,” Bernhard said. “We have certifications from federal, state and local agencies including training from the FBI. We’re also registered California State Disaster Service workers. The ultimate goal is preservation of life and property.” The training encompasses a variety of disciplines such as Community Emergency Re-

sponse Training, first aid, damage assessment, Emergency Operations Center operations, National Weather Service, television/video systems and local government radio communications. Rosenstein said he was proud to be a member and supporter of the Beverly Hills Police Department’s DCS team. “I strongly feel that now more than ever, in these challenging economic times, it’s vitally important to support our volunteers and volunteer programs,” Rosenstein said.

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LA Children To Attend Live Performance By Juli Russ The Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival is an event for fifth grade students from public and private schools throughout L.A. County to experience live performing arts. The festival will take place downtown at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from April 5-7 located at 135 N. Grand Ave.

Participating students attend a performance by a renowned performing arts company and afterwards, join with students on the Music Center Plaza to perform a special dance they’d rehearsed in advance. For many students, the festival is their first opportunity to experience a live per(see ‘CHILDREN,’ page 19)

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT—The El Rodeo cast of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was visited by Whoopi Goldberg on Tuesday. With shows on Wednesday and Thursday, Goldberg gave a few last minute tips to the cast, crew and director Fred Pinto. Other El Rodeo teachers who helped on the production were Becky Metrano and Amy Aarebalo. On cast are El Rodeo students Olivia Hanson, Amanda Christovich, Maggie Curtis, Jackson Prince, Max Walder, Blake Ackerman, P.J. Goolsby, Jackson Proﬁtt, Yassi Noubahar, Justin Friedman, Trevor Atamian, Sydney Navid, Megan Moreh, Jane Rothstein, Davina Shoumer, Sadie Hersh, Reesie Rapier, Elizabeth Del Rosario, Davis Freeman, Molly Hersh, Danielle Del Rosario, Alexandra Del Rosario, Sabine Osagi, Molly Hersh, Pauline Markham, Kate Ganon, Michelle Pisnoy, Stavoula Kyriazis, Ruby Beenhower, Summar Zhili and Shira Okhavat.

Sophia Loren To Be Celebrated By AMPAS Tickets go on sale today for a gala evening to be held in Beverly Hills next month that celebrates the life and career of Oscar-winner Sophia Loren. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences will host the gala, which will feature film clips and personal remarks from her friends and colleagues, concluding with an onstage conversation with the actress. The gala will be held on Wednes-

By Brenton Garen The family behind the legendary Pink’s Hot Dogs will be honored at Good Shepherd Center’s annual gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel on May 12. Gloria and Richard Pink, along with Beverly Pink Wolfe will be hon-

ored for their generosity to the organization that helps change the lives of homeless women and children in Los Angeles. “We’ve been involved with them for a number of years and we’ve (see ‘PINKS,’ page 19)

‘Color Me Spring’ Concert Next Sunday By Brenton Garen The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra is continuing to establish itself within the Beverly Hills community with its first Spring concert at the Saban Theatre at 4 p.m. next Sunday, Apr. 10. The orchestra is an Emeritus Youth Orchestra Partner of the LA Phil and has performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, UCLA Schoenberg Hall and Zipper Hall at the Colburn School. It relocated to its new headquarters at the Saban (8440 Wilshire Blvd) late last year. The orchestra represents more than 60 L.A. area schools with children aged eight to 18 with a wide array of socio-economic, cultural, racial and religious background, making it a

truly diverse institution in this City. It is led by Artistic Director Russell Steinberg, a popular composer/educator/LA Phil Upbeat Live lecturer who brings his fervor for music to every performance. He said the “Color Me Spring” concert would feature the West Coast premiere of Concert Music For Trombone And Strings by Kenneth Klauss with trombone soloist Bradley Mintz. Other pieces will include Symphony No. 104 London (by Franz von Suppé), Three Hungarian Dances (by Johannes Brahms), The Star Wars Epic, Part II (by John Williams) and The Fairest Of The Fair (by John Philip Sousa). For more information, visit losangelesyouthorchestra.org or call 310-571-5296. HYSTERICAL PARENTING—El Rodeo PTA Co-President Dana Young (from left), Dr. Wendy Mogel and El Rodeo PTA Co-President Azy Farahmand at a Parent Ed night last Thursday. Mogel is the author of Blessings Of A B-Minus, and she spoke in a comedic fashion about parenting techniques to more than 100 parents. The event was sponsored by Beverly Hills PTA Council.

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DELICIOUS HOT DOGS—Back row (from left): Timi Freshman, Gloria Pink, Mary McCracken, Marcia Hobbs, Christopher Lowe, Katherine Ale and Carolyn Ludwig. Front row (from left): Sister Ann Tran and Beverly Pink Wolfe are excited about Good Shepherd Center’s annual gala next month. Courier photo by Brenton Garen

day, May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Tickets to “An Academy Tribute to Sophia Loren” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Academy box office (8949 Wilshire Blvd), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Alternatively, visit www.oscars.org or call 310-247-3600.

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GEORGE CHRISTY Everyone in Entertainment. Marie’s offered to assist PDS with its commendable goals. “We’d be thrilled if she’d join our board of trustees,” hoped Mitzi, after applauding the entertainment from the Ballroom with a Twist octet and the Carousel Shadow Dancers.

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Professional Dancers Society president Mitzi Gaynor and chair Joni Berry flank their 24th Gypsy Award Honoree Marie Osmond at the annual Beverly Hilton luncheon. Tommy Peel, right, received the Gypsy Robe from Alton Ruff.

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’m in … I’ll be there,” replied Marie Osmond. She was invited to be the 24th annual honoree for the Professional Dancers Society luncheon at the Beverly Hilton, joining past recipients Shirley MacLaine and Ginger Rogers, et alia. “Marie came aboard without any frills, unlike other honorees whose names I won’t mention,” sighed PDS president Mitzi Gaynor who emceed the event.

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h, come on, you know the drill,” laughed Mitzi. “It goes like this. Would you also fly in – first class -- my elderly Aunt Martha from Lower Slobodvia with her pet goat and chickens, and her neighbor Charlotte.” Laughter all around.

Being the triple-threat tal-

ent that she is, singing, dancing and acting, Mitzi surely knows she’s also a stand-up comic. She gave up a Sunday night gig in Phoenix over the weekend where she was performing her one-woman show, passing up big bucks to support PDS.

me, the only girl, to play musical instruments – we had 27 in our house.

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ut of the blue one day my mother decides I must learn to play the marimba. Yes, the marimba. Why? Who knew? Well, I now play the marimba with four mallets, two in each hand, and if anyone needs a marimba from 1970, you know where to come.” Today and hereafter, for those in the audience, she’ll be Marimba Marie. She and brother Donny sell out their Donny And Marie Show at the 750-seat theater in the Flamingo Hotel five nights a week, and they recently extended their contract through 2012.

fter insightful and humorous personal revelations, Marie praised PDS for all that it does for dancers in need, acknowledging what joy and pleasure their dancing talents bring us, while their bodies suf-

atrick Swayze, whose mom was a choreographer and dad a rodeo rider, was remembered by his Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey, with Mitzi Gaynor remembering the late Betty Garrett. Going strong at 89, Carl Reiner introduced Dick Van Dyke and his Vantastics that harmonized in a barJennifer Grey with Carl Reiner bershop-style quartet. Mitzi and Dick Van Dyke fer the slings and sang The Music Man’s Lida arrows of painful Rose, which three-year-old physical endurance. Marie performed on the Andy (“We should all Williams Show, and designer have stock in ibupro- Ret Turner recalled creating fen!”) When the bodies cry, Marie’s dress – “still have it, and “Whoa,” the work slacks off, as in mint condition.” do the paychecks, and PDS is a God-given helpmate. For thoun the crowd were Mitzi’s sands of retired and disabled tour producers Rene Reyes and and active dancers, choreogra- Shane Rosamonda, the Grand phers, teachers, stage managers Vizier choreographer Tony and colleagues, the non-profit Charmoli, Florence PDS helps them live in comfort Henderson, Sandra Moss, the and dignity. No strings Ivy’s Lynn von Kersting with attached. daughter India and Mario

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assistance covers emergency funding, lowincome housing, medical expertise,” informs Joni Berry, PDS chairman of the board, who underwrites the events with her Eichenbaum Foundation. “We have my parents to thank for that.”

he luncheon and PDS’ annual Fall Ball contribute funds – already, more than $1 million – to the Actors Fund for

Rivelli, Connie Towers, John Seitz, Stephen Maitland-Lewis, Joanie and Norm Crosby, Linda and March Schwartz, Roberta and Carl Deutsch, Bill Hayes, A r t h u r Kassell, Mary Ann Mobley, R a n d y Doney, Carl Jablonski, Kip Gramm, J o a n

Kardashian, Gloria and Mike Franks.

lso: The Improv’s Alix and Budd Friedman, The Actors Fund’s Keith McNutt, Teri Garr, Miriam Nelson, Margaret O’Brien, Edye Rugolo, Bunny Stivers, Richard Eichenbaum, Reid Eichenbaum, Barbara Cowan, Jane Withers, Phyllis Sues, Ruta Lee and Web Lowe, Dolores Nemiro, Barbara Luna, Martha and A. C. Lyles, Gene Harbin, Rita McKenzie, Gus Triconis, and missed was dance studios kingpin Joe Tremaine.

fter the luncheon, Marie greeted fans and was photographed with them for two hours. “No other star has ever stayed this long,” claimed PR guru Dale Olson.

ee Hale’s film clips were wonderful, and a PDS tradition is the passing on of the famous Gypsy Robe, adorned with crazy mementoes from previous recipients (as you see in the photo). This year, Alton Ruff, a remarkable dancer and an equestrian, added a tiny saddle, before bestowing the robe in this wacky ritual to Tommy Peel. Since the dawn of musicals, dancers have called themselves gypsies, floating as the legendary Romany gypsies have from camp to camp in Europe. In showbusiness, however, gypsies bounce from musical to musical. Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

Ghada and Ray Irani

Janice and Billy Crystal

Matt Damon

Sylvester Stallone

Mariel Hemingway Sharon Stone

Joan Dangerfield with Kirk Kerkorian

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Joan Collins with Percy Gibson

Don Cheadle with Brigid Coulter

Cindy Crawford with Rande Gerber

Bruce Willis with Emma Hemming

Jerry Weintraub with girlfriend Susie Elkins (left) and wife Jane Morgan Weintraub at the Paramount Theatre during HBO’s premiere of His Way, based on Jerry’s best-selling memoir.

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ith the voice of Frank Sinatra crooning Irving Berlin’s Marie, The Dawn Is Breaking filling the air, honoree Marie Osmond stepped on stage. Every inch the superstar, trim and poised and beautiful, she accepted the PDS Gypsy Award from Andy Williams, who’d booked Marie when she was three on his TV show. “That was 49 years ago,” she smiled, “and now you know how old I am.

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George Christy’s Pick Of The Week: The Femme Fatale

arlene, A Personal Biography confronts the enigma of femme fatale Marlene Dietrich through private conversations over the decades with the German actress who plotted to seduce and assassinate Adolf Hitler. An avowed anti-Nazi, Marlene Dietrich entertained the Allied troops on the front line during World War II.

a r i a Magdelene von Loesch was born in Berlin two days after Christmas in 1901, and she became Marlene, a name that needed no surname, declaring, “My mantra’s always been: Be Noticed.”

and I knew I had a show to do later that night. I think he was even faster than his father. He seemed satisfied.”

rowing up in an austere Prussian environment, she was a hausfrau in her soul and loved to cook. At age eleven, she tricked her way into the German film industry, and by 1930, director Josef von Sternberg cast her as the cabaret seductress Lola Lola in The Blue Angel that launched her sensational stardom.

e d d y Kennedy claimed that “the first woman I was in love with was Marlene Dietrich, Marlene co-starred the most beautiin Morocco (1930) ful woman in the with Gary Cooper ther films fol- and insists they had world, but she preferred my lowed that are now “no affair” brother Jack. He vintage classics (Morocco, Desire, Shanghai had a gift with women.” Express). As happens with cinhile filming Stage ema stars, affairs followed. Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Papa Joe Fright, Marlene wanted to help and Jack Kennedy, Yul Brynner, young Pat Hitchcock, the James Stewart, Jean Gabin, who, daughter of Alfred Hitchcock she says, “I wanted him more making her film debut. “I gave her valuable advice about camthan he wanted me.” era lighting. The wrong lightwas curious ing, the wrong lens, being photo see if Jack tographed from the wrong angle Kennedy made love … this ages you. The wrong like his father,” she lighting could have taken away confessed to her freshness. She listened with Charlotte. “I don’t great attention, but I think she remember what was not very vain or interested happened because in makeup and wardrobe. She it was all so quick. was more deeply involved with Afterwards I re- her acting. For me, acting is member saying, only part of it.” ‘Please don’t muss n her farewell tour, my hair.’ I kept my professional focus, Marlene performed with Burt

he show received standing ovations, and every night the ushers ran down the aisles to toss bouquets of long-stemmed roses and gladiolas at her feet. After the houselights dimmed, she picked up the flowers, down to the last longstemmed rose, brought them back to her refrigerator. The next night they were thrown on stage again. “They may have wilted, but the audience didn’t know,” says Dale. “Marlene was quite a showman.” And thrifty, too.

“I

Marlene at age 3

Bacharach for two weeks at the Ahmanson Theatre, and asked that a large refrigerator be placed in her dressing room. Publicist Dale Olson was hired for those two weeks, and explained that, indeed, there was a refrigerator for champagne bottles, caviar, smoked salmon. No, this was not what she wanted. “She demanded bigger.” Since she liked to cook, Dale figured she needed extra space for groceries, whatever, in case she whipped up a pot of goulash for the crew. When the huge refrigerator arrived, she removed the shelves.

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he knows where the loot and the bodies are buried, Charlotte Chandler does. Charlotte’s celebrated biographies are a testament to her inexhaustible personal knowledge and converstations with Hollywood royals. We’re nodding to her rewarding books about Katharine Hepburn, Mae West, Joan Crawford, Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder. Groucho Marx.

“The only one I wanted more than he wanted me,” Marlene said of Jean Gabin, the French film actor who co-starred with her in The Room (1948).

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EXTENDING THE OLIVE BRANCH—Robin Nourmand, Lauren Kootman, Rebecca Nourmand, Abby Baron, Gail Gutman and Julie Womack pulling out weeds in an olive grove on the Kashkash Har Ha-Negev farm in the Negev, near Mitzpe Ramon during Alternative Spring Break through the Jewish National Fund.

Beverly Hills Resident Reflects On Past Spring Breaks Spent Volunteering For almost 200 college students and young professionals across the United States, ages 18-30, spring break won’t be about working on their tans. Instead they’ve opted to volunteer for a week in Israel on Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) Alternative Spring Break (ASB). As a natural follow-up to the Birthright Israel experience, the weeklong community service trip has brought more than 1,000 participants to Israel over the past five years. Beverly Hills resident Robin Nourmand has participated in the ASB for the past five years under Blueprint Negev. Among other things, he has helped paint and repair apartment buildings, create community gardens and maintain community properties. The Negev is the desert land in Israel. It makes up 60 percent of the land, however only 8 percent of the population live there. Nourmand said the Negev offers people a higher quality of life for less money and it is safer for Israel if its population is spread more evenly across the country. Nourmand said he would like to continue to participate in the experience, but he has sadly aged out.

“It’s very spiritual and emotional to feel that physical connection and to see the looks on peoples faces who don’t expect you to be there helping them,” Nourmand said. The types of projects Blueprint Negev work on are projects that wouldn’t otherwise get done. They aren’t urgent but are critical to the long-term welfare of the country, Nourmand said. “It’s about giving people a respectable living space and giving them the opportunity to have pride in their living space,” Nourmand said. “These people in the desert are poor populations and to have self-worth, they have to be able to move to the big cities. “We’re trying to help reverse that notion of success and instead define success as making the desert bloom.” Eligibility for ASB includes raising a minimum of $975 using an online program to communicate by email with family and friends. Once the fundraising minimum is met, the program is free, paid for by JNF donors and supported by the Repair the World Foundation. For more information on JNF, call 888JNF-0099 or visit www.jnf.org.

Beverly High Grad Helps Pepperdine Win Student Environmental Negotiation Pepperdine Law students Kaden of the first two rounds. Norton and Ardy Pirnia, a 2004 BHHS In the finals, Pepperdine negotiatgraduate and the son of residents Dr. ed against one team for 75 minutes, Nanaz and Ali Pirnia, won the 12th while the other two teams negotiated Annual Student Enviagainst each ronmental Negotiation other. The perCompetition in San formances were Francisco last month. scored by the Teams from 28 law judges and then schools in California, the final four including UCLA, UC teams were Berkeley, and UC placed based on Davis, participated in scores from the the competition. The final round. competition problem Coached by involved the negotiaProf. Peter Wention of the terms and del, the Pepperenvironmental issues dine team desurrounding the confeated SouthKaden Norton and Ardy Pirnia struction of a desalinawestern in the fition plant on the California coastline. nal round. The first two rounds were 60 min“Our success over the weekend utes each, in which teams squared off was directly attributable to the integrain head-to-head negotiations. Each tive, collaborative approach we round was judged and scored by brought to negotiation table, an apjudges. Following the first two rounds, proach that stems from the ‘getting to four teams were selected to move on yes’ attitude we are taught at the as finalists based on cumulative scores Straus Institute,”says Pirnia.

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•Thalians 55th Gala Honors Hugh Hefner, Dr. Miller, Benefits Operation Mend The Thalians, an entertainment industry nonprofit dedicated to the treatment of mental health, honors Hugh M. Hefner of Holmby Hills for a lifetime of philanthropy with its annual “Mr. Wonderful” award at the group’s 55th Anniversary Gala at the Playboy Mansion, Saturday, April 30. According to President Debbie Reynolds and Board Chair Ruta Lee, Timothy A. Miller, M.D., chief of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and executive director/chief surgeon of UCLA’s Operation Mend (the evening’s beneficiary), is also receiving a special award for his work healing America’s wounded warriors... body, mind and spirit. Produced by Gilbert Adler, the evening features an all-star line-up including roastmaster Jeffrey Ross, impressionist Rich Little, Last Comic Standing’s Felipe Esparza, recording artists Joy Enriquez and Christopher and Kyle Massey and a special performance by Crystal Harris. Tickets start at $1,000. Those interested in attending the gala or supporting The

Thalians and Operation Mend call 310-423-1040 or visit www.thethalians.org. •Vons B.H. To Help Raise Funds For Easter Seals During April The Vons store at 9467 W. Olympic Blvd. will raise money this month for services provided by Easter Seals to local residents with disabilities. Throughout the campaign customers will be given the option at every checkout counter of making a contribution to Easter Seals. Last year Vons customers raised more than $1 million for the campaign. Donations help Easter Seals provide job training and employment opportunities, preschool and after-school services, independent living options that keep people in their own homes instead of institutions, and services which help adults learn daily living and social skills that most of us take for granted. Visit www.southerncal.easterseals.com or call Marianne Tomich at 323-330-0160. •PLWF To Provide Water For CAAM Including ‘Hattitude’ The owners of Beverly Hillsbased Premier Label Water Company have joined forces with the California AfricanAmerican Museum to sponsor Moreno BHLV water for all events hosted by CAAM.

On Sunday CCH Pounder and Anderson Gunter will host CAAM’s “Hattitude,” a celebration of the diverse influences and achievements of art and culture from the African American Diaspora. Meanwhile, PLWC has also created an affordable California Champ- agne, Moreno BHLV. It is already a regular sponsor of celebrity events and a supporter of high-profile charities. •11th Beverly Hills Film Festival Kicks Off Wednesday The 11th International Beverly Hills Film Festival kicks off Wednesday at the Clarity Theatre, 100 N. Crescent Dr., with two West Coast premieres: Conception from writer/director Josh Stolberg, starring David Arquette and Julie Bowen (5 p.m.); and The Chicago 8 from writer/director Pinchas Perry, starring Danny Masterson, Gary Cole and Orlando Jones (6:50 p.m.; followed by the world premiere of Bad Penny directed by Todd Bellanca, starring Tom Arnold and Bai Ling (9:05 p.m.) For five days, the BHFF hosts red carpet premieres, networking events, panel discussions and after-parties, culminating in the closing night awards gala at the Four Seasons on Sunday, April 10. Legendary actor Jon Voight will

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be among those honored. For a complete festival lineup and schedule, visit beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com. •Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors American Spirit Awards April 17 At BH Hotel California Rep. Anna Eshoo, Producer Loreen Arbus, and Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Dean Robert Bassett receive the American Spirit awards on Sunday, April 17, at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The trio are honored for support and commitment to the creative community. Caucus Chair Dennis Doty will host the event, chaired by Caucus Foundation President Chuck Fries. The celebration is open to entertainment industry figures and those involved in creative arts. For tickets and information, call 818-843-7572 or caucuspwd@aol.com. •Festival of International Folk Dancing Sunday The Westwood Co-operative Folk Dancers are inviting all to the Spring Festival of International Folk Dances on Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Blvd. Folk dance costumes are encouraged. Admission and parking are free. •SAG Foundation Memorabilia Appraisal Tomorrow Expect the unexpected as members of the Screen Actors Guild will be filmed at the tomorrow’s “Hollywood Memorabilia Appraisal Roadshow” at The Actor's Center, 5757 Wilshire Blvd. This event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will air on the SyFy Network’s series Hollywood Treasure in an original episode this summer. During the event, SAG members discover what the treasures they have collected over the years are worth (e.g. costumes, scripts, props, photos, etc.). Host Joseph Maddalena is a renowned memorabilia expert and will appraise the collectibles of the SAG members on hand. Information to this free event is at sagfoundation.org.

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Jennifer Feiken and Judy Felsenthal 4 at The Beverly Hills Hotel as the local chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America hosts its 4th “Women of Distinction” luncheon. Co-chairs are Cathy Greenly, Caryl Golden and Ronda Lippman with proceeds to benefit CCFA programs for those who suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. For further information, contact CCFA at 310-478-4500. •Westside Center For Independent Living Fundraiser The WCIL Associates of the Westside Center for Independent Living will present a fundraiser “A Magical Night To Remember” including a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center on Friday, April 15, preceded by food and beverages served to guests at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club; 340 N. Maple Dr. Ruth Kraft, chair of the WCIL Associates steering committee said: “The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at the club with wine and hors d’oeuvres. At 6 p.m. private buses transport guests to the Music Center. The performance will commence at 7:30 p.m. with seating in The Founders Circle.” Tickets are $250 each. Reservations may be made by calling 310-568-0107, ext. 25, or visit www.wcil.org.

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Howard Goldstein’s new Nissan Leaf, which is 100 percent electric.

Electric Cars Are The Future: Goldstein Horace Mann PTA President Howard Goldstein is leading by example when it comes to saving energy and the environment. Goldstein recently debuted his new 100 percent electric Nissan Leaf at the school’s Science/Go Green Night. Goldstein is a member of the government funded EV Project, the largest deployment of electric vehicles and charge infrastructure in the history of the United States. As part of the project, which runs through Oct. 2012, nearly 15,000 charging stations in 18 cities located in six states (Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Tennessee and Texas) and the District of Columbia will be deployed. Owners of Nissan Leafs as well as owners of Chevrolet Volts who qualify to participate in The EV Project receive a cost reimbursement for the car’s electric charger. Goldstein said memories of growing up inspired him to stay environmentally friendly.

“I saw at an early age the power of oil,” Goldstein said. “I remember as a kid sitting in line for hours with my father to gas up his car. 20 or 30 years from now, there won’t be enough oil to go around.” Goldstein said he was proud to finally be a part of the project after being on a waiting list for 18 months. “The purpose of this is essentially the EV project wants to see how people drive,” Goldstein said. “The charging systems are designed to collect and analyze data to characterize vehicle use with regard to topographic and climate conditions.” He said alternatives to oil were vital to the sustainability of the U.S. “I truly believe this nation needs to get off its dependency on foreign oil,” Goldstein said. “Jimmy Carter had it right back in 1976 when he went on TV and talked about what would come if we didn’t (end our oil dependancy) and we’d have political strife, environmental problems and the price of the fuel would go up.”

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Ema Savahl Couture Interview with Creative Manager ing for fall? DV: For the summer collection you can On Ema Savahl Couture The Beverly Hills Courier had the opportunity to sit down with Creative Manager Damaris Rivera from Ema Savahl Couture. Ema Savahl creates wearable art and vintage inspired detailing. Her collection is beloved by Hollywood! Fans of her collection include Glee’s Amber Riley, E! Host Giuliana Rancic, actress Sofia Vergara and singer Katy Perry to name a few.

expect to see jersey knit day wear dresses. This is much different because the clothing is typically embellished. It’s a detachable evening gown, a removable skirt from the dress. You can wear the dress as a full length gown or a cocktail dress.

BHC: Can you tell us about Ema Savahl Couture? DV: Ema Savahl is based in Miami and has been in business for about 15 years now. Her clothes are hand painted and done with silicone based paint, one by one. The unique thing about it is that once you wear it, it warms to your body and takes the shape of it.

BHC: What’s next for her? DV: She would like to move forward with her artwork and embellished handbags, as well as necklaces.

BHC: Do you think Ema has created a niche for painted couture? DV: Yes. Back in 2000, it was the butterfly top. Brooke Burke wore it and began a craze, from then on Ema was painting on all her clothing. The thing about Ema Savahl is that it’s always a one of a kind. Each dress isn’t exactly the same; there are no two of the same styles because everything is hand done and not mass produced.

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BHC: And customization can be done? DV: Yes, based on measurements, Ema can customize dresses.

BHC: What can we expect to see in her summer collection? What’s trend-

BHC: Has Ema always been interested in fashion? DV: Fashion was something she grew into because she did not want to continue as a pro volleyball player. Ema grew up in fashion and also worked in a vintage shop where she’d revamp vintage clothing in South Beach. Shortly after, she opened her own shop in 1996. BHC: Where does her inspiration come from? DV: Art shows, art she’s seen in magazines…

BHC: Can you describe the process? DV: Ema comes up with new artwork each season for each collection, which is often a transition from the previous collection or something that worked well. Ema paints the samples, does the first art work, and tests everything to be sure it hugs the body the right way. From there, two painters do the art work along with the help of seamstresses. A long fully hand painted dress could take a week to make.

BHC: Who, most recently has been seen wearing Ema Savahl? DV: Amber Riley wore Ema Savahl to the Grammys this year and Giuliana Rancic wore her to the SAG awards. Also, Katy Perry wore her to the 2010 Grammys. Expect to see a lot of people wearing Ema!

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Joan Mangum The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center “Sports Spectacular Women's Luncheon” at The Beverly Hills Hotel was definitely “spectacular”...First, the elegantly attired women made the room look beautiful and but even more gorgeous was the jewelry by Alan Friedman that we were buying, buying, buying... He donated a percentage of all sales to the organization as well as a $25,000 package consisting of a diamond necklace and earrings, his and hers watches and a Barbie Rocks necklace with pink diamonds which went to the winner of the raffle... (Unfortunately, I did not win... darn it!)

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Planning Commission Chair Dan Yukelson said the commission decided to consult the City Council Planning Commission Liaison Committee. “If we went with what had been requested, we’d box ourselves with a certain amount of FAR and setback from Santa

Businesses will only have to pay for the commercial if they like it and intend to license it from the production company. If they don’t like it, they won’t have to pay for it. “If they like it they can pay for it and they can put it on their website,” Mossazadeh said. “If they don’t like it, it’s a learning experience for us to make a video for the next company. We hope they’re going to buy the video because if they buy it we can get something out of it. If not, we can still learn from it.” The learning element to this endeavor is important. The production company will teach

students everything they need to know for creating commercials or stories for television. “Whether you put it on KBEV or you put it on the internet, you still have to do all those things,” Rappaport said. “You have to market it, you have to storyboard it; step a-z, you have to do all those things. It’s just a question of where it’s shown. You still have to learn how to film, do all those things. It really encompasses all of it.” For more information, contact Mossazadeh at bhhproductions1@gmail.com or call at (310) 498-9198.

Monica Boulevard that we weren’t sure would work in that area,” Yukelson said. “By studying it further we may end up recommending to employ an overlay zone. With an overlay zone, we can put in or craft variables that we want to put into it.” Yukelson said he believed the area could benefit from the project.

“We really want to make this something that is more attractive than it is today,” Yukelson said. “It’s an important gateway to our city and right now it does not look like Beverly Hills.” The Planning Commission will meet with the City Council, get its input and then bring it back before the commission at a later date.

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Saint John’s Health Center Named By Healthgrades As One Of America’s 50 Best Hospitals By Beverly Hills Courier Staff For the fifth year in a row, Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica has made the cut as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. This year’s list is comprised of hospitals located in 28 cities in 19 states, and only one other hospital from California is included in this year’s group. This elite list demonstrates exceptional clinical quality over an 11-year period of time and is based on analysis of more than 140 million Medicare patient records. “Saint John’s is constantly striving to provide its patients with the best medical care possible,” said Lou Lazatin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint John’s. “Being named a top hospital in not just California but the entire United States, is such an honor.”

In order to be recognized, a hospital must be in the top 5 percent in the U.S. for riskadjusted mortality and complication rates for the longest number of consecutive years. With the opening of its new facilities at the beginning of 2010, and the nonstop efforts by the hospital to provide cutting-edge medical care in a compassionate and friendly environment, Saint John’s continues to remain a top health center. “We know that it takes hard work and dedication to provide the best medical care to our patients, and Saint John’s physicians, nurses and staff are up to the task,” Lazatin said. “As a state-of-the-art medical facility, Saint John’s provides breakthrough medicine with inspired healing on a daily basis.”

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T h e C o u r i e r ’ s R e s t a u r a n t R e v i e w b y MERV HECHT Foodies have long debated the philosophical question: what contributes the most to a restaurant’s success, “location location location” or the food? Bao has taken over a space in a location already proven as it’s across from JAR—-consistently one of the hottest restaurants in town. But just in the last several years this very same space hosted a series of failed restaurants including a Korean BBQ. The manager of that last failure, Howard Chan, had an idea: why not use essentially the same décor and put in a Dim Sum parlor. And, most innovative of all, why not serve dim sum at dinner time – not just at lunchtime, as is the custom. So they serve dim sum all day and night and it’s a big success! So it’s the food, stupid. But how is the food here? That’s the question I asked the Chinese-American couple at the next table while I sipped my beer. “It’s easier than driving to Arcadia to go to Din Tai Fung “one replied. The restaurant is quite attractive in a faux Asian-mélange kind of way. It’s fully functional in a very American kind of way. There’s a full bar on one side, separated Bao Dim Sum House

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T H E F L AV O R S O F B E V E R LY H I L L S The menu includes a section offering fried “crispy” dim sum, steamed dim sum, and a few other dishes, including what looked like a very rich, flavorful hot and sour Chinese style soup that was ordered by several patrons at neighboring tables. We ordered three plates: the mushroom, shrimp, and crab dim sum. And I also ordered the honey walnut shrimp because it looked so good at the next table. But looks are deceiving, as anyone knows that used to listen to The Shadow. After smelling the mushroom dim sum we quickly sent it back, and the manager just as quickly arrived to apologize, explaining that something had gone wrong with the steaming liquid. The shrimp dim sum was quite delicious, but it was so big that I couldn’t put it in my mouth whole, and cutting it in two with chopsticks created quite a mess. But I liked it. The crab dim sum was less well made. Again, it too was too big to eat whole, but the crab inside was delicious. Then the honey walnut shrimp arrived. This was lightly breaded in something that was a bit mushy, it tasted sweet and “shrimpy” as expected but would benefit from preparation in hotter oil yielding crispy shrimp. We talked to the high-energy manager about his concept of dim sum. He explained that he prefers dim sum served in the covered bamboo pots – as is traditional – but unlike a traditional dim sum restaurant, he prefers that the food arrive straight from the kitchen to the diners’ table. He believes that this system is an important tweak to the traditional way. Instead of placing the dim sum on ever-roving carts, the diner gets dim sum that’s fresher as it hasn’t been sitting on a cart for awhile. He has a point, but of course when you are in a traditional dim sum house the carts appear table side constantly, providing immediate service, and you can see it before you order it. OK, I know it sounds as if I’m negative about it. Actually I’m not. I think I was unlucky in my selections, and I only ate there once. The place was packed on a Sunday at lunch time, and the customers seemed to really like the food. I noticed that the fried foods were very popular, and they looked good. And remember, the restaurant has only been opened for a couple of months, and they are still getting their act together. I will go back when I’m in the neighborhood and feeling like dim sum. The customer reviews on the internet are sensational, and I believe in the jury system so I’m convinced that people like it. Expect to pay about $15 per person at lunch – prices are very reasonable. And it’s a lot closer than Din Tai Fung in Arcadia!

from the main room. There are booths along the wall, a small room in the back that used to be the Corky Hale Jazz Club) and 10-12 tables in the center with attractive round wooden table tops set on the tables left in place from the days the place served as a Korean restaurant with the BBQ burners which act as a base and look a little odd, but are perfectly serviceable. The cost of ripping up the floor to get at the electrical wiring explains this somewhat unusual configuration. We sat in a booth and while the booth seat was The Courier’s restaurant critic, Mervyn Hecht, has been a consultant to several national food and wine importing companies for the past 22 years. comfortable, Bonnie asked for a seat cushion.

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BHHS Performing Arts Presents Fiddler on the Roof Next Week A company of more than 100, including a 50-member student orchestra, returns one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beloved musicals to Beverly High as the Performing Arts Department presents Fiddler On The Roof. The Tony-winner for â&#x20AC;&#x153;best musicalâ&#x20AC;? as well as for book, score, direction and choreography, makes a triumphant return to BHHS at 2 p.m., April 6 and 7:30 p.m., April 7-9. Based on Sholem Aleichemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tevye And His Daughters, Fiddler On The Roof, by Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein, is a touching, and human window on life in a small Russian village in the early 20th Century.

TRADITIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Members of the BHHS Performing Arts Dept.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast of Fiddler On The Roof, perform that hit musicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature opening number Tradition.

The musical features some of the most famous Broadway Sunrise, songs including Sunset, Matchmaker and If I Were A Rich Man. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring musical is directed by Herb Hall and produced by Josh Butchart. Joel Pressman is music director/ conductor, Brian Michael, accompanist and Janet Roston and Erin Zaruba choreographers. Annie Terry is technical director/set and lighting designer, and Kristie Rutledge the costume designer. Students have been deeply involved with every aspect of the production from designing and building sets to creating (see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FIDDLER,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; page23)

Trust- A Look At The Internet Chat-Room Generation Trust is a thought provoking and disturbing film, especially if you are parent, about the pitfalls and horrors of Internet-chat rooms. Annie (a very adept and wonderful Liana Liberto) is a bright, athletic 14-year old who meets a young man named Charlie on the Internet. As their conversations continue over the months, Charlie confesses he is not the high school athlete she thought he was, but a 25-year old man looking for someone as caring and compassionate as Annie. At first she is upset at his lying to her, but finally accepts an invitation to meet with him at a local mall. Charlie, of course is the dreaded, despicable child predator we have, unfortunately, come to know in this computer energized generation. Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents (Clive Owen and Catherine Keener), not your ideal Hollywood pairing, give excellent performances under the guiding hand of actor/director David Scwhimmer, who is obviously concerned about the degenerates lurking out there, plodding despicable acts in their warped minds. His direction is slow, but deliberate, in bringing his message to as many people as possible. As the parent of a bevy of women who, fortunately, have not fallen prey to chat room Romeophiles (my own word), I was much caught up in the story which takes ominous flight when Annie finally meets Charlie who is considerably older than his 25 years. Now a visibly frightened but gullible 14-year old, she agrees to go with Charlie to his hotel room. Writer Andy Bellin not only gives a believable insight of parents trying hard to come to terms with a frightening series of events, but adds another contemporized and socially

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BEVERLY HILLS Previously, the Court of Appeals had simply stayed the trial court’s ruling regarding putting Measure 2P on the ballot. Now that the election is over, with Measure 2P getting over 62 percent of the vote, the stay was simply moot.” No date has been set for the Superior Court to take up the matter again. Editor’s Note: In the Courier’s on-line “Breaking News” article about the ruling, City Attorney Larry Wiener was quoted as stating that the Montage/Beverly Canon Gardens parking lot had been “free since it was open to the public.” The lot opened in November of 2008 as a paid lot. It remained “paid only” until it was changed to two-hours free in May of 2009 at the request of the City Council.

Metro made a presentation regarding updates from the Station Area Advisory Group meetings and updates Metro has made in regards to geotechnical research. Meeting attendees discussed exits and entrances the subway tunnels. During the presentation, Jody Litvak said that Metro will only be paying and building only one entrance/exit. Councilmember John Mirisch said in almost every subway he’s ever been in, there

are logistically several entrances and exists. If the Century City station is placed on Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars, it would make sense to have an entrance on Constellation as well so people would not have to cross the busy street. The presentation in its entirety can be viewed at www.metro.net/westside. Litvak said Metro hopes to begin building by 2013 and opening the subway at the VA hospital by 2022.

the Planning Commission in support of Equinox. However, Todd Elliot, representing Ron and Sharon Gart and Neighbors Organized to Protect the Environment (NOPE) in Beverly Hills objected.

According to the appeal dated October 13, among other things “the City has failed to conduct the required review of the proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act” and “the proposed project does not comply with the City’s zoning code.” A staff report was released in regards to the appeal letter. Staff claims because the project will only modify the inside of the building, it is exempt from CEQA and within it’s zoning rights. Ultimately, it is up to the City Council to decide. The Council will hold a public hearing at their Tuesday meeting.

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overwhelmingly. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ann Jones ruled Measure 2P as unconstitutional on Jan 4. City Attorney Larry Wiener noted the court held “the parking initiative does not enact a law stating that the first two hours of parking shall be free. Nor does it dictate the rates to be charged at any individual facility.” Wiener was quick to state that, despite its opposition to Measure 2P, “the City supports two-hour free parking.” Measure 2P was an initiative placed on the ballot by a petition backed by developer G & L Realty, which sought to guarantee two hours of free parking at all City owned park-

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meeting turnout was low. “We’re concerned about the accidental injury to people and property at our City’s only high school and our City’s only major disaster center,” Goldman said. “We’ve had between 200 and 400 people show up at these meetings. We’ve made alternative suggestions, we’ve asked questions and not once have we ever gotten feedback. That’s why people aren’t here.”

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her a $20,000 stipend without school board approval. The complaint further alleges that Christiansen, while acting as director of planning and facilities duties although an outside consultant, brokered three contracts between the BHUSD and Johnson Controls from October 2006 to June 2007. She also allegedly aided Johnson Controls broker a deal between Hubbard and the Newport Mesa Unified School District, for which Johnson Controls reportedly paid her $15,575 in

April 1, 2011 | Page 19 April of 2007 for 89 hours of work. No documentation to support that work has been found. In 2007 and 2008, Christiansen also assisted the BHUSD in the creation of a master plan. She was then a proponent for the Measure E bond and advocated for her company Strategic Concepts to be hired as the project and program managers for the bond. Christiansen received $2 million before the board stopped paying the invoices. The hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in department 102 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, in downtown Los Angeles.

SOLES4SOULS—In an ongoing effort to meet global community needs and connect curriculum to real world events, the El Rodeo 6th Grader Science students decided to join the Soles4Souls collection following the 9.0 Earthquake in Japan. More than 400 pairs were collected schoolwide. Counter clockwise from striped top: Gabby Balsz, Kevin Mizrahi, Tiffany Ervin-morgan, Alex Valenzuela, Jonah Saadian, Teddy Cooke, KerryMazor (6th Grade Science Teacher/Service-Learning Coordinator), Tal Soffer, Cady Hakim, Sacha Sarfat, Lily Manavi, Ariel Peskzeshki, Raleigh Goldinger, Rebecca Meshkani, Isaiah Freedman, Maha Alkazemi, Jared Minami, Sarah Rodier and I.J. Nizam.

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cated staff. Board Vice President Brian Goldberg recommended at the March 11 meeting to give preliminary notice, or a reduction in force notice, to the director of adult education. “That does not mean I don’t value adult education and believe it’s a value added for our community,” Goldberg

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forming arts event or visit a cultural arts institution. The event will feature a performance by Diavolo, a group comprised of dancers, gymnasts and actors. The event chairs for the 2011 Festival are Jill Baldauf and Thelma Houston. This will be the 41st year of the festival since its inauguration in 1968 by Dorothy Buffum Chandler. Chandler’s original plan was to

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said. “Our core mission is k-12 education and anything that detracts from our core mission, particularly in this important budget times. We need to prioritize our budget to match our mission.” The board will discuss the issue of adult education at the April 12 meeting. They will begin to evaluate if the English as a Second Language classes will still be valuable to offer to the community and what will be done with the adult education program as a whole. sponsor social, educational and cultural activities for the Music Center. Blue Ribbon members have contributed more than $50 million in support of the Music Center’s resident companies and arts education programs in the 43 years of its conception. The Music Center asserts four venues – the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. For more information about the Music Center, visit musiccenter.org. thing more important than that,” he said. Beverly said Pink’s Hot Dogs had given to more than 350 charities since it opened its first store in 1939. The May 12 gala will include dinner, a live auction and music by The Martini Kings. For more information on Good Shepherd Center and its gala, visit www.gschomeless.org or phone (213) 482-1834.

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Magazine Ranks UCLA Medical Center Tops In L.A. Metro Area

DOCTORS ON THE THE CEDARS-SINAI HEART TRANSPLANT TEAM: Front (from left) Ali Khoynezhad, Jaime Moriguchi, Alfredo Trento, Lawrence Czer, Jon Kobashigawa and Fardad Esmailian, second row: Rachael Zabner, Michele Hamilton, Antoine Hage and Ernst Schwarz, and back row: Cynthia Maree, Michelle Kittleson, Azarbal Baba and Robert Kass.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was ranked as the top hospital in the Los Angeles metro area in a survey released Wednesday by U.S.News & World Report. The hospital was also ranked among the best nationally in 15 areas, including cancer treatment; diabetes and endocrinology; and ear, nose and throat. “This is a wonderful tribute to our entire health care team that provides excellence in patient-centered care,” a said Dr. David Feinberg, CEO and associate vice chancellor of the UCLA Hospital System. “We are grateful to our gifted and dedicated medical and support team throughout the UCLA Health System who go the extra mile every day to save lives and deliver compassionate care to patients in our community, one patient at a time.” The magazine evaluated

5,000 hospitals, and 152 were nationally ranked in a specialty. Other area hospitals receiving top rankings locally were Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, USC University Hospital, UCI Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, City of Hope, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, St. Vincent Medical Center, Huntington Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. “All of these hospitals provide first-rate care for the majority of patients, even those with serious conditions or who need demanding procedures,” according to U.S. News health rankings editor Avery Comarow. “The new ‘Best Hospitals’ metro rankings can tell you which hospitals are worth considering for most medical problems if you live in or near a major metro area.” —CNS

Cedars Leading In Heart Transplantation Names In The News... In 2010, Cedars-Sinai’s social workers and support staff tion. Johnson’s doctors in San Heart Institute completed 75 adult heart transplants – more than any other medical center in the U.S. This accomplishment’ for the medical staff gave dozens of patients, like Michelle Johnson, a second chance at life. Johnson became the 75th person to receive a heart transplant in 2010 at the CedarsSinai Heart Institute. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, the nonprofit organization that manages the nation’s transplant system, the transplant team at the CedarsSinai Heart Institute completed more heart transplants than any other. “Performing 75 transplants in one year is a tremendous accomplishment for the CedarsSinai Heart Institute and the surgeons, cardiologists, nurses,

who dedicate themselves to heart transplantation,” said Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD, director of the Heart Institute and Mark S. Siegel Family Foundation Chair. “It is also a testament to the families of the organ donors who are giving our patients a second chance at life.” Finding a heart that matched Johnson, 38, proved even more difficult than it is for many patients because Johnson’s blood contained an unusually high number of antibodies. Antibodies are small particles in the blood stream that attack foreign bodies, including bacteria or infectious organisms. When a new organ is placed in a patient’s body, antibodies perceive the transplanted organ as foreign and can attack it and cause rejec-

Diego recommended that she be transferred by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, where Jon Kobashigawa, MD, director of the institute’s Advanced Heart Disease section and a prominent expert in transplant organ rejection caused by antibodies, could oversee her care. “The team at Cedars-Sinai’s Heart Institute and the Comprehensive Transplant Center has played a huge role in developing the new protocols to decrease antibodies and to prevent new ones from being formed,” said Kobashigawa, DSL/Thomas D. Gordon Chair in Heart Transplantation Medicine. “Keeping antibodies under control minimizes the chance of organ rejection and increases the chance of transplantation success.”

Children’s Hospital Supporters To Foot Bill For $10 Million Pedestrian Bridge Some longtime supporters of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will foot the bill for a $10 million pedestrian bridge over Sunset Boulevard to connect the medical campus and offer a safer crossing route for patients, staff and visitors, the hospital announced today. The $10 million bridge will be funded by two members of the hospital’s board, Cheryl Saban and Marion Anderson, along with their husbands, Haim Saban and John E. Anderson. The bridge, which is still under review by the city, will provide a walkway between the Marion and John E. Anderson Building and The Saban Research Institute, along with parking structures at 4601 Sunset Blvd. “This bridge will not only be a walkway protecting our staff and families, it will be a clear statement to everyone driving down Sunset that they are literally driving through the best children's hospital on the West Coast,” Richard D. Cordova, president/CEO of

Children’s Hospital, said. “Were it not for the support of the Sabans and the Andersons, this project would not have become a reality.” The Sabans have donated about $50 million to the hospital, including a $40 million gift in 2003. “It is really important that the Saban Research Institute have a tangible connection to the hospital,” Cheryl Saban said. “To have the bridge bearing witness to that every day will make a big impact, not only physically, but symbolically.” Marion Anderson is the co-chair of the hospital’s Board of Trustees and of Living Proof: The Campaign for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She has served on the hospital’s board since 1989. Pending city approvals, construction on the bridge is scheduled to begin in January 2012. —CNS

Breast Cancer Expert Giuliano Joins Cedars’ Cancer Institute Armando E. Giuliano, M.D., internationally known for his research and clinical expertise in breast cancer, is joining CedarsSinai Medical Center as executive vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology after several years at John Wayne Cancer Institute. Giuliano will also serve in leadership roles at Cedars-Sinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute: Along with pioneering surgeon Edward H. Phillips, M.D., Giuliano will be co-director of the Saul and Joyce Brandman Breast Center – a Project of the Women’s Guild; he will also serve as the institute’s associate director for surgical oncology. Giuliano’s most recent research on breast cancer treatment made international headlines earlier this year and is already chang(see ‘GIULIANO,’ page 21)

Health Happenings... Cedars-Sinai Hosts Free Seminar on New Treatment for Acid Reflux Disease Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will host a seminar on a new treatment for acid reflux, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, (TIF), at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 6 at the center’s Thalians Auditorium, 8730 Alden Dr. TIF, an incision-free procedure is now available for treating severe acid reflux disease. This surgery treats the underlying anatomical cause of acid reflux disease through an procedure that repairs the body’s natural barrier to reflux. A device is passed through the mouth to the stomach and is used to repair the valve that is allowing stomach acid to pass into the esophagus, causing the reflux disease. Miguel Burch, M.D., associate director of general surgery and minimally invasive surgery at Cedars-Sinai, will lead the presentation and take questions. For more information, call 310-423-8350. Online registration is available at www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Programs-andServices/Weight-LossCenter/Patient-Education-Seminars.aspx. Validated parking is available in Lot #2 – across the street from the Thalians Building.

Tower, weSpark Join To Help Cancer Patients Tower Hematology Oncology Cancer Support Network, in collaboration with weSPARK Cancer Support Center, are hosting a Guided Imagery Group for cancer patients, family members and other caregivers Thursday, April 7 at The Center for Radiation Therapy of Beverly Hills, 9229 Wilshire Blvd. (http://rtbh.net/). Participants will experience a 90-minute guided-imagery session that will help reduce stress and build coping skills during cancer treatment. An experienced facilitator from weSPARK will lead the group to understand the body-mind connection.

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Research Roundup From CHLA

Eya1, a protein phosphatase, controls cell polarity, cell fate and self-renewal in the mouse embryonic lung epithelial stem cells. They found the first evidence that these stem cells are polarized with characteristic perpendicular cell divisions. In vivo and in vitro experiments showed that interfering with Eya1 phosphatase function resulted in defective epithelial cell polarity and mitotic spindle orientation; disrupted Numb, a cell fate determinant; and inactivated Notch signaling, that is involved in cell segregation and division, thereby establishing Eya1 as an important regulator in the development of embryonic lung stem cells. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Identification of Eya1 mechanisms of regulating cell polarity, cell fate and self-renewal, will help to harness the regenerative potential of lung stem cells, and to identify novel targets for the prevention or rescue therapy of fatal lung disease, and for lung regeneration. This will also help to develop stem cell-based therapy to treat patients with lung diseases, â&#x20AC;? said El-Hashash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Solutions to the problems concerning regeneration of lung tissue for restoration of functional alveoli are at the cutting edge of identifying novel therapeutic options for lung diseases like COPD and fibrosis.â&#x20AC;?

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Page Private School’s Field Trip To Tour Two Large Museums By Dupé Aleru During its March fieldtrips, Page Private School’s kindergarten and third grade students explored two museums—The Natural History Museum and the California AfricanAmerican History. The Natural History Museum protects more than 35 million specimens dating back 4.5 million years. Page teachers used this valuable resource to teach students about the planet and its natural and cultural world. They also explored the museum and had a special presentation in the dinosaur exhibit. Students also explored the California African American Museum—a 44,000-square

foot facility that includes three full-size exhibition galleries, a theater, a 14,000-square foot Sculpture Court, a conference center event room, an active research library and an exhibit and artifact storage area, to learn about and celebrate African-American history. During the guided tour, students were able to view exhibits about the contributions of surf and skate boarders from the African-American community, the AfricanAmerican settlement of the West and much more. All in all, Page students had the opportunity to not only appreciate American history, but to also see how far our country has come from

Preschool Play Day At L.A. Universal Preschool For Locals

PAGE FIRST AND SECOND GRADERS–Pictured (from left): Sophia Campos, Sergio Padilla, Angel Winns, Tatiana Hernandez, Khaled Al Mukhled, Nozomi Ueno, Kadi Al Mukhled, Gabriella Motcho and London Clark.

DINOSAUR EXHIBIT–Abraham Tejada is fascinated by the size of the dinosaur.

By Dupé Aleru Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) will be hosting its “Preschool Play Day” for residents interested in learning additional information about affordable and quality neighborhood preschools in their community on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Earvin Magic Johnson Recreation Area, 905 E. El Segundo Blvd. In addition to the presence of preschool providers, interested parties who attend “Preschool Play Day in the Park” will also have the opportunity to visit and speak with community resource agencies showcasing their services available to local families and children. Parents will be able to enroll their children for the upcoming school year at little or no cost, due to funding by LAUP. For more information about LAUP and its upcoming events for local residents, call 213-416-1328 or visit www.laup.net/playday. Do you have a story for the Education page? If so, contact daleru@bhcourier.com.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM–Students gathered together to take a picture outside the Los Angeles County of Natural History Museum.

CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM–Page students gather for a snap shot outside the California African American Museum.

Torah Science Fair At Hillel

Fostering Resilience In Your Child, By Kunin

By Dupé Aleru whether a magnifying glass Last Wednesday, Harkham could increase the output of a Hillel Hebrew Academy’s mid- solar cell, through which fruits dle school students presented have the most D.N.A., to their Science and Torah whether multitasking can realProjects to its parents, teachers ly increase a person’s efficienand admincy,” said istrators of Admissions Hillel. Director For the W e n d y Science Fair, Kellner. each student The uniquewas responness of each sible in conproject was structing due to the his/her own individualized scientific scientific topic question in for each stucorrelation dent in relawith its Rabbi Sufrin at the Science Fair tion to someexperimenthing relevant tal procedure in order to scien- to them in their Torah studies. tifically answer the question. It’s amazing to see the links “Students spent six weeks that students manage to forge researching on their idea, between their Science and designing and conducting their Torah learning. Experiences experiment, and reaching a like these give students the conclusion based on the data opportunity to see that both they collected. There were subjects are interwoven and more than 150 projects on dis- not treated as two separate play and the areas of content entities. ranged far and wide, from

By Nathalie Kunin Special To The Courier Resilience might best be described as the capacity to cope. We find this in adults (Americans’ resilience in the face of the recession), in governing bodies (Haiti’s resilience in the aftermath of the earthquake), and even in Marvel comic book protagonists (Our resilient hero took on his 12 captors singlehandedly!). But how often do we find, and foster, this capacity in our children? An estimated 2 million teenager’s battle depression each year. What at first appears to be an outrageous figure seems quite plausible when we consider the adversity our children face on a daily basis: pressure from their parents, their teachers and their peers; hours

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of homework and test preparation; entrance exams, interviews and applications; and all things outside of school. Resilience teaches children to stand up to that adversity, learn from it, and ultimately become stronger because of it. Following are three simple concepts that parents can practice at home to foster

resilience: Stay positive-try to keep things positive at home—both in your words and your actions. Promote independence-encourage self-direction in children. Teach those good habits— like beginning their homework without having to ask them to do so. Get Out of the House-A key component to resilience is the willingness to adapt to an everchanging environment. So change the environment. The more willing you are to leave your comfort zone, the more willing they’ll be to adjust to their surroundings. Try these simple changes in your household. You will be giving your child the tools he or she needs to build resilience and face challenges with a positive attitude.

Nathalie Kunin is the owner of Team Tutors (www.teamtutors. com) and an educational consultant in Los Angeles. Contact her at 323-356-6160.

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Eight Beverly Vista Students Attended The National OAKE Conference Last Month By Dupé Aleru Eight Beverly Vista Students were selected to perform with the National Children’s and Youth Choir at the 2011 OAKE (Organization of American Kodály Educators) National Conference held in March. The OAKE mission is to “enrich the quality of life of the people of the USA through music education by promoting the philosophy of Zoltán

Kodály.” Beverly Vista students had the opportunity to perform at the Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis last month. The youth choir is constructed of students from 27 states around the nation, each student going through a rigorous audition process and numerous hours of rehearsal in order to participate. “I would like to give a big thank you to the Beverly Vista

PTA and BHEA for funding this program,” said Vocal Musical Specialist Judith Chan. The students participating were Beverly Vista students: Rebecca Adler (8th grade), Barbara Assouline (5th grade), Ashlynn Chong (4th grade), Amelia Deshmukh (4th grade), Eric Fram (8th grade), Lisa Park (5th grade), Megan Saghian (5th grade) and Scott Senior (7th grade). SYMPHONY HALL–Beverly Vista students are among the many who sang in harmony in preparation for the OAKE Conference.

OAKE CONFERENCE– Pictured, Back row (from left): Guest conductor of the National Children's Choir Jon Noyes. Middle row: Barbara Assouline and Megan Saghian. Front row: Amelia Deshmukh, Lisa Park and Ashlynn Chong.

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and building sets to creating costumes, and overseeing the technical aspects of the show. KBEV staff, film and television classes are creating a feature-length documentary about the production and BHHS history, English and Hebrew classes will discuss the musical’s subject matter. Members of the cast include: Golde-Roxanne Aichinger, Nachuma -Melony Cohen, Russian Nathan Cohen, Lazar WolfGeorge Efrimedze, TzeitelSavannah Forno, Hodel-Lina Hebert, Chava-Romana Janoskova, Shprintze-Sadie Katz, Russian-Yoni Keynan, ShaindelBrontie Khalili, Fruma-SarahIlona Kulinska, Constable-Eli Lloyd, Mordcha-Isaac Lutbak, Mendel- Deven Martin, FyedkaNeil Martin, Tevye-Shane McGhie, Grandma Tzeitel-Sarah Pollock, Rabbi-Michael Richman, Yente - Jessica Rose, Motel-Kyle Swan, Perchik-Brendan Taglianetti, Bielke - Leah Weissbach, Avram-Román Zaragoza, The Fiddler-Rayanna Zaragoza Members of the ensemble include: Julian Dakdouk, Elai Davidson, Ben Finer, Tony Han, Alex Kashek, Michael Kaufman, Steve Kearns, Eugene Ko, Nadav Laemmle, John Lee, Daniel Mah, Schuyler Ream, Jun Tan, Jocelyn

Aleman, Alexandra Carlson, Ellie Dubin, Alexandra Evans, Michelle Morochnik, Anastasia Palin, Jade Popper, Nora Roeder, Danielle Rose, Brooke Tewles and Devi Veysey Tickets are $6 for the Wednesday matinee. For all other performances, tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $25 for “VIP ”seats in the first eight rows. Tickets may be purchased at tinyurl.com/bhhsfiddler-tix. For more information, call Josh Butchart, 310-551-5100, ext. 8459.

College Notes... Amanda Yukelson, daughter of Daniel Yukelson and Orit Blau of Beverly Hills, has been named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College's School of Business for the fall 2010 semester. To qualify for this academic honor, students must attain a minimum GPA of 3.5 and complete a minimum of 15 credit hours, of which at least 12 are graded. Coeducational and nonsectarian, Ithaca College is an independent college of some 6,400 undergraduates and 400 graduate students in Ithaca, N.Y with more than 100 degree programs.

Pictured, back row (from left): Judith Chan, Eric Fram, Rebecca Adler and Scott Senior. Middle row: Megan Saghian, Barbara Assouline and Lisa Park. Front row: Amelia Deshmukh and Ashlynn Chong.

After School Clubs For TEADS Students By Dupé Aleru Temple Emanuel Academy Day School (TEADS) is offering top notch classes for elementary school students in its After School Enrichment Program. “The program is designed to enhance the school’s commitment to encourage students in nurturing their own special gifts and the desire to provide opportunities for students to find new interests or hidden talents,” said Admissions Director Tanya Stawski. There is something for everyone to enjoy, as classes range from dance and cooking to sports and chess. Classes for pre-k and kindergarten students are from 2:30-3:30 p.m. while the classes for students in first through sixth grade begin at 3:30, 4 or 5 p.m. For more information on the classes and enrolling, call the school office 310-288-3737ext. 244 or email orly@tebh. org.

COME JOIN THE FUN–This year’s spring the program, which is open to the community, has expanded. The program now includes several new clubs that will be offered in Hebrew and English. These bilingual classes come out of Temple Emanuel’s collaboration with the Israeli Cultural Center—Mercaz Tarbut Yisraeli also known as MATI. Pictured: Students and families enjoyed games outside in the sun.

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to having respectful discussions with our bargaining units but at the end of the day both our employees and our tax-payers alike will most likely feel some financial pain.” During his installation speech, Brucker said he thought Beverly Hills was in an excellent position to bounce back in the economic recovery. Currently, the City’s planning department is experiencing an upswing in contractors wanting to build within the City. “This time last year we might have had two or three contractors inquiring about a project a week,” Brucker said. “Now it’s two or three contractors a day.” He said if the City was able to make it less bureaucratic for a contractor or business owner to open a business in Beverly Hills, they would be more apt to moving to Beverly Hills.

Brucker said the City is looking at ways to become more efficient and streamline the process. He has begun a Mayors Task Force on Government Efficiency, which will be led by Vice Mayor Willie Brien and former Planning Commission chair Noah Furie. The task force will work with staff and community members to analyze the process and protocols for going through the planning stages so some of the unnecessary bureaucracy can be cut out and the process can become more inviting and efficient, Brucker said. “Incorporating a paperless, computer driven record keeping process will create greater efficiencies at all levels of the permit inspection and approval process,” Brucker said. “I absolutely believe we have some of the finest employees that any city has ever dreamt of having. We just need to coordinate all the players together into a more

efficient system.” Brucker mentioned he is working with Chief Information Officer David Schirmer to create a web-based system for anyone within the City. People can register with the City and get information on everything from planning department details, building plan notes and inspection schedules, City and Commission agendas and City Event information. Last year was an important year for events in Beverly Hills and promoting Beverly Hills is high on Brucker’s agenda. Brucker said he would like to continue Snow 90210. The Council is also in discussions with doing another “Taste of Beverly Hills” marquee event to promote Beverly Hills famous culinary venues. “Our goal is to promote shopping and dining in our famous zip codes and to insure a first class event the name Beverly Hills must remain prominent,” Brucker said. Currently, the City Council

is in negotiations with Best Events for the Taste of Beverly Hills. However, at the March 2 study session, Best Events discussed adding additional cities to the event. Brucker said the City is now in discussion with other event planners that would be willing to feature Beverly Hills, as was the original objective of the event. Brucker also hinted at a holiday-decoration extravaganza for this upcoming year. Although the deal is not final and he could not give The Courier specifics, Brucker mentioned the holiday decorations this last year were not up to par. “We recognize that people have a choice where they want to shop,” Brucker said. “We want to make the experience of doing your holiday shopping in Beverly Hills a must do for holiday shoppers. We have some big plans to transform Rodeo Drive and our retail area into an elegant and classy holiday experience like none that we’ve seen before.” One major issue Brucker said he planned to address this year was to complete the municipal code which blueprints the City’s commitment to eliminate by 2016 any additional oil drilling or processing at the high school site. “After all the City and Schools went through and the millions of dollars in legal fees to challenge the Brockovich case, I cannot imagine that any elected would support as their legacy a contract extension of oil drilling and processing on our school athletic fields,” Brucker said. The City Council will be having public hearings and will go through the process with the intent of making the municipal code permanent. “It would thus forever ban industrial expansion or extension,” Brucker said. “I think with some creative thinking, we could do something that will always be environmentally safe, potentially more revenue generating and would never put students or teachers in harms way. I am confident this community will send a clear message that Beverly Hills will not sell out the health and safety of it's children and staff for oil dollars.” Brien and Brucker will continue as the Council Liaisons to the school district as they begin negotiations for the next Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Brucker said he felt con-

BEVERLY HILLS fident the outcome of the JPA would be something both parties can be happy with. “I am certain the JPA will continue to be supported in a robust and fiscally responsible way,” Brucker said. Safety and security is key to Brucker’s pledge to be known as the “Safest City in America”. Working with the Department of Homeland Security as one of its key beta sites has given the City cutting edge technologies to develop and test. Brucker said the Police Department will be expanding its Automated License Plate Recognition System and it will be increasing our web of CCTV camera technologies to insure track and trace abilities when crimes are attempted. Known as the “Green” Mayor, Brucker renewed his commitment to expanding his environmental presence as a leader in sustainable technologies. “Not only are we installing solar panels all over our Civic Center buildings, we have incorporated the latest energy efficient technologies to do our share in reducing our carbon footprint,” Brucker said. “Now we need to translate that culture of environmental sustainability to our business and residential neighborhoods.” Open communication and transparency is a key theme that will guide Brucker’s year as Mayor. “I want every citizen to know that their elected are available to discuss any ideas or constructive criticisms regarding the City,” Brucker said. As a result, the biggest community change Brucker has already made is the implementation of monthly “meetings with the Mayor.” Brucker said he welcomes dialogue with community members about some of the challenges they see about our City. One question he always asks however is “after you’ve recognized a problem, have you given any thought to a possible solution.” “You’d be surprised at the creative and constructive suggestions that come out of these types of dialogues,” Brucker said. “If meeting isn’t their thing, I’m always accessible if (residents) want to call or e mail me.” To get in touch with Mayor Barry Brucker, residents can either call him at (310) 922-5312 or e mail him at bbrucker@beverlyhills.org.

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Page 28 | April 1, 2011 CNG REFUELING STATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) City of Beverly Hills 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 April 1, 2011 Scope of Work 1. Basic Responses Each proposal should include the following: a. A cover letter briefly describing the system and the equipment being proposed including complete pricing and delivery information. b. A detail description of the system to be supplied for the time fill system and the functional capabilities of the equipment as it relates to the bid specifications. Include a list of the individual equipment components, their size and performance ratings. Each proposer should include preliminary drawings or plans of the CNG station along with brochures or cut sheets of the equipment they intend to supply as part of the station. c. Define the system components life expectancy and how they affect system reliability (i.e. compressors rated for 3000 hours between overhauls). d. Description of the proposers’ experience in maintaining CNG stations on a daily basis for the last three years. e. A detailed description on how the project will be managed to insure meeting a deadline of December 31, 2011 required of the funding grants. 2. Instructions Proposers

A mandatory job walk will be held on April 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss this specification at the maintenance yard of the City of Beverly Hills, which is located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA.

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES cessful proposer must demonstrate experience and reliability in operating CNG stations continuously in the State of California. The successful proposer must possess a current Contractor’s A license and any professional engineering license, as required in order to be eligible for the award. A list should be provided of those stations where the proposer has successful maintained CNG stations without any loss days of operation over the last 3 years. All proposers must possess and must provide a site safety plan acceptable to the City upon notice of award. Upon award the successful proposer shall supply a detailed task related scope of work as well as a detail construction/installation schedule of work to be completed. Each proposer should also include preliminary drawings or plans of the CNG station along with brochures or cut sheets of the equipment they intend to supply as part of the station. In addition, based upon the internal security of this facility, a list of employees who you anticipate will perform work on this project shall be supplied to the City. Criterion or weighted factors to be used in evaluating proposals will be as follows: I. How each proposer addressed system design and the integration of equipment proposed in their bids along with planned maintenance required of the equipment (20%).

II. Their experience as a turnkey contractor both favorable and unfavorable along with problems encountered and corrective action All submissions will be taken. Also list of all due by 2:00 p.m. May 3, jobs completed in last 2011 at Public Works 5 years (10%). Office, located at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly III. The number of Hills, CA 90210 existing stations they each currently mainEach proposer must tain along with finaninclude 3 copies of cial strength of the their proposal plus the Company (7.5%). original. IV. The job tasks The successful propos- and related timeline er shall provide a com- identified (7.5%). plete turnkey operation, one that will include all V. Site safety and drawings, plans and quality control plan specifications relating (5%). to the construction and operation of the VI. The cost factor Compressed Natural as it pertains to the Gas (CNG) refueling spec. (50%) station. The successful proposer will also be It is the proposer’s responsible for all func- responsibility to verify tions of the project all Gas and Electrical installation including requirements and supthe designing, permit- ply needs. For purposting and construction to es of your submission, meet the City of you may assume that a Beverly Hills’s attached gas supply line with specifications. The suc- adequate pressure (14

to 17 psi) is available within approximately fifty [50] feet of the equipment mounting location from the rear of the building at 345 Foothill Rd. Also for purposes of this specification, the proposer may assume that existing electrical supply panels provides a 400 amperage service supplying a 480v 3 phase service circuit at the location within approximately two hundred and fifty [250] feet of the equipment mounting location. The proposer (contractor) will be responsible for proving to the satisfaction of the City and the local fire marshal that the minimum specifications for the CNG facility have been met. The City will require the execution of various inspections and tests, including the documentation of same, prior to accepting the CNG facility as being complete and in compliance with these specifications, codes, and requirements. Such inspections and tests shall be based upon recommendations by the contractor, the City, as well as the main manufacturers/vendors and accepted industry standards. If the City determines that such tests and inspections are not adequate, the City has the right to require additional inspections and tests, as it may deem necessary and proper. Neither inspections, witnessing of tests, nor waiving of any such procedure by the City, shall release the contractor, component/systems contractor, main vendor or other vendors from full responsibility for compliance with equipment, materials and functional performance requirements according to this specification. The winning contractor/installer shall warrant the equipment to be free from defects in design, installation, workmanship and construction for a period of one year after startup. The contractor shall also warrant that all components, systems and materials supplied for the construction of the facility be free from defects in design and manufacture for a period of one year commencing with the acceptance of the CNG facility by the City of Beverly Hills as being complete. All submissions shall be addressed to Alan Schneider, Director of Project Administration for the City of Beverly Hills and shall be delivered to the Public Works Facility at 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA on or before the day and hour set forth above. All bids must be received in a

sealed envelope, bearing the title of the procurement, bid number, due date, along with the name of the proposer. All proposers must submit written proof to the City with their bid that they hold a current authorization from the equipment manufacturer to sell, install and service the specified brand and model of natural gas compression equipment included in the contractors bid. The City will not accept separate bids from unrelated vendor/contractors for equipment and equipment installation services. All warranties are extended beyond the initial year should be rolled into the maintenance pricing as quoted on cover page of this pricing proposal. Please include prices to maintain the station for the first through fifth years and sixth through the ten years. ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355849 The following is/are doing business as: JP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1178, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jacek Pulanecki 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1178, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jacek Pulanecki; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355850 The following is/are doing business as: LOS ANGELES APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE 12405 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; David Rothman 12405 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: David Rothman; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355851 The following is/are doing business as: THE TRAVEL EXCHANGE 8748 Ashcroft Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90048; James William Shawn 8748 Ashcroft Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: James William Shawn; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355920 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LADYSROCK ASIA CONNECTION 2) ABL 930 N. Doheny Dr. #412, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Maurice Amar 930 N. Doheny Dr. #412, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Maurice Amar; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355934 The following is/are doing business as: THE LOSANGELIST 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #133, Los Angeles, CA 90004; Elaine Brooks 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #133, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is con-

ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Elaine Brooks; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355910 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DR. COLLECTORS 2) DOCTOR COLLECTORS 2800 Nichols Canyon Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Olivier Grasset 2800 Nichols Canyon Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Beatrice Grasset 2800 Nichols Canyon Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: HUSBAND and WIFE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Olivier Grasset; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110308690 The following is/are doing business as: FRINGE A LINDSEY CARSE SALON 9406 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lindsey Carse 14 Mast St. #5, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2011: Lindsey Carse; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 28, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110355212 The following is/are doing business as: REST ASSURED NURSING INC. 4640 Admiralty Way #500, Marina Del Way, CA 90292; Rest Assured Nursing Inc. 4640 Admiralty Way #500, Marina Del Way, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 07, 2011: Tasha Rice, President/CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110308638 The following is/are doing business as: LESLIE FRAM ENVIRO VENTURES 1043 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Leslie Fram 1043 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Leslie Fram; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 28, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110376143 The following is/are doing business as: 1) KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY HOLLYWOOD HILLS EAST 2) KELLER WILLIAMS HOLLYWOOD HILLS EAST 7920 Sunset Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90016; Forward Sunset, Inc. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. 11th Flr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2003: Rick Dergan, Secretary; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 11, 2011; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110376113 The following is/are doing business as: 1) KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY HOLLYWOOD HILLS 2) KELLER WILLIAMS HOLLYWOOD HILLS 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. 11th Flr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Forward Sunset, Inc. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. 11th Flr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2003: Rick Dergan, Secretary; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 11, 2011; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 20110338723 The following is/are doing business as: EVENTS WITH A MISSION 1823 Holmby Ave. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Nicole Levitt 1823 Holmby Ave. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2011: Nicole Levitt; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 04, 2011; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430941 The following is/are doing business as: CHERYL PERKEY FINE ART 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A. Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1997: Cheryl A. Perkey; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430942 The following is/are doing business as: ART BOOT CAMP 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 30, 2006: Cheryl Perkey; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430962 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CG STUNTS INC 2) CG STUNTS 3) INITIAL STATES PICTURES 4) CAFE TRAVEL 5) TRAVEL TEA ROOM 11150 Glenoaks Blvd. #260, Pacoima, CA 91331; CG Stunts Inc. 11150j Glenoaks Blvd. #260, Pacoima, CA 91331; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 2006: Walter Schulz, President/CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430953 The following is/are doing business as: ABRACADABRA UPHOLSTERY 911 9th St. #106, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Marjorie V. Arce 911 9th St. #106, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Rocio T. De Fortunat 9955 Durant Dr. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90401; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marjorie V. Arce, Partner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430948 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LEGENDARY BEVERAGES 2) LEGENDARY BEVERAGE GROUP 3) VAMPIRE LOUNGE & TASTING ROOM 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #425, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; TI Beverage Group, Ltd. 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #425, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Machat, CEO/President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430928 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DAVID GONSENHAUSER 2) CODY KISHEL 9230 Olympic Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; David Gonsenhauser 9230 Olympic Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Cody Kishel 1309 N. Beverly Glen Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; The business is conducted by: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact

business under the name(s) listed herein March 16, 2011: David Gonsenhauser, Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430927 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NOVIAN AND ASSOCIATES 2) NOVIAN & ASSOCIATES 3) NOVIAN AND ASSOCIATES CONSULTING 4) NOVIAN & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING 20035 Greenbriar Dr., Tarzana, CA 91356; Arash Novian 20035 Greenbriar Dr., Tarzana, CA 91356; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Arash Novian; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110430926 The following is/are doing business as: SAN FERNANDO VALLEY APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE 1221 N. Flores St. #6, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Paul Rothman 1221 N. Flores St. #6, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Paul Rothman; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110409416 The following is/are doing business as: THE DEALUX 10551 Wilshire Blvd. #801, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Katherine Kohan 10551 Wilshire Blvd. #801, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Katherine Kohan; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 17, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110423300 The following is/are doing business as: MAGNIFICENT THINGS 3776 S. Bronson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018; Helena M. Jackson 3776 S. Bronson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Helena M. Jackson; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110387336 The following is/are doing business as: KATIE B. PHOTOGRAPHY 354 S. Reeves Dr. #C, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Katie Botel 354 S. Reeves Dr. #C, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Katie Botel; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 14, 2011; Published: April 01, 08, 15, 22, 2011 LACC N/C ———

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 236945CA Loan No. 0083481176 Title Order No. 134945 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-23-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-25-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-14-2004, Book , Page , Instrument 04 1225898 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MORIS MASHEIKHOFF AND M A H V A S H MASHEIKHOFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: PARCEL 1: THAT PORTION OF LOT(S) 1 OF TRACT NO. 33213, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 906 PAGE(S) 70 AND 71 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SHOWN AND DEFINED AS UNIT 164 ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED JANUARY 30, 1979 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 79124606 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: AN UNDIVIDED .005787 INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF SAID TRACT NO. 33213. EXCEPT THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS SHOWN AND

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PUBLIC NOTICES DEFINED AS UNITS 1 TO 178 INCLUSIVE ON SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN. Amount of unpaid balance and other c h a r g e s : $454,051.22(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1155 NORTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD #1212 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 5555-006-185 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03-23-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee LOREN LOPEZ LOREN LOPEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA24379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3949020 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011, 04/15/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 243979CA Loan No. 0685372021 Title Order No. 509783 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-102004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-25-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-222004, Book , Page , Instrument 04-3310145, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MUSSA SIAMAK AND AFARIN SIAMAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s

check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,188,852.29 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 471 S BEVERWIL DR BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 APN Number: 4330-023-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03-24-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee LUCIA ARIAS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P816426 4/1, 4/8, 04/15/2011 ———————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-

0167513 Title Order No. 10-0009070 APN No. 5530-004-012 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MELODY L CALDWELL, dated 05/25/2006 and recorded 06/05/06, as Instrument No. 06 1221273, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 04/29/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1240 NORTH SPAULDING AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 900465415. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $608,685.52. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California

Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 03/29/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY N.A., is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.130382 4/01, 4/08, 4/15/2011 —————————— T.S. No. T10-72162-CA / APN: 5528-003-173 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/5/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Esequiel F. Ruelas III, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. c/o Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-576-

0472 Recorded 12/09/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3021133 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 4/25/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $380,993.70 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 750 North Kings Road, No. 316 (West Hollywood Area) Los Angeles, CA 90069 A.P.N.: 5528-003173 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877576-0472 Date: 4/1/2011 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon, MO 63368 Shelley Boek, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P818151 4/1, 4/8, 04/15/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Title Order No. 1027510 Trustee Sale No. 2010?2043 Reference No. NAESSENS 6 APN No. 4339?019?064 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 06/02/10. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice if hereby given that On April 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM., S.B.S. LIEN SERVICES As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 06/10/10 as Document No. 10?0790352 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, the purported owner(s) of said property is (are): PATRICK J NAESSENS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER

FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.) : AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BLVD. POMONA, CA. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED ASSESSMENT LIEN. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 839 LARRABEE ST #6, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $10,728.30 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, LARRABEE TOWNHOMES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 1367.4(c)(4). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 'FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772 OR LOG ONTO www.nationwideposting.com' DATE: 02/28/11 S.B.S. Lien Services 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, CA 91362 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CINDY SANDOVAL, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0177566 03/18/11, 03/25/11, 04/01/11

Page 30 | April 1, 2011 Trustee Sale No. 745358CA Loan No. 3012863126 Title Order No. 100736018-CAMAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/02/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/08/2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/11/2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070869603, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Neda Arbabi, a married woman as her sole and separate property, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $710,255.45 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 634 Huntley Drive West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN Number: 4337011-029 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES face meeting. Date: 3/9/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee James Tolliver, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P808722 3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2011 —————————— Title No. 4518580 ALS No. 2010-6725 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 6/29/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: On 4/12/2011, at 10:30AM, Association Lien Services, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain Lien, recorded on 7/1/2010, as Instrument Number 20100903554, of the Official Records of Los Angeles County California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8787 Shoreman Dr No 403, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 5559-006-050 The owner of the real property is purported to be: Katherine De Lestang, an unmarried woman The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this Lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said Lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $20,918.43. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State Bank or Federal Credit Union, or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings & Loan Association, Savings Association, or Savings Bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code

and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default And Demand For Sale, and a written Notice Of Default And Election To Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 3/3/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Carter Hall, Trustee Officer P809771 3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: C502285 CA Unit Code: L Loan No: 707196093/LEDERMAN AP #1: 5555-006-193 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: MONICA LEDERMAN, MICHAEL LEDERMAN Recorded December 15, 2003 as Instr. No. 03 3772677 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded October 6, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-1517432 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 8, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1155 NORTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD PH #3, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 7, 2011, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $544,227.72. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: March 9, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary SUSAN EARNEST, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 930777 PUB: 03/18/11, 03/25/11, 04/01/11 THIS NEW NOTICE SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES ANY PREVIOUS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU MAY HAVE RECEIVED UNDER T.S. # C502285 —————————— T.S. No. T10-71282-CA / APN: 4340-013-034 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/1988. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit

union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Rhio H. Weir, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. C/O Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877576-0472 Recorded 06/10/1988 as Instrument No. 88 920213 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 4/8/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $106,632.23 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9024 Keith Avenue (West Hollywood Area), CA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-013-034 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 5731965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 3/18/2011 CR Title Services, Inc 1000 Technology Drive, MS-314

O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P811416 3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2011 —————————— Title No. 4501873 T.S. No. 2010-6454 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 6/29/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: On 4/13/2011, at 10:30AM, Association Lien Services, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain Lien, recorded on 7/6/2010, as Instrument Number 20100915945, of the Official Records of Los Angeles County California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8787 Shoreham Drive #401, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 5559-006-048 The owner of the real property is purported to be: Sharon L. Urquhart, Trustee of the Sharon Lynn Urquhart Trust Dated September 26 2007 The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this Lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said Lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice Of Sale is $30,403.31. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State Bank or Federal Credit Union, or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings & Loan Association, Savings Association, or Savings Bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written

declaration of Default And Demand For Sale, and a written Notice Of Default And Election To Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 3/14/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Carter Hall, Trustee Officer P812953 3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2011 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110377649 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HOME GROWN MAGAZINE 2) HOMEGROWNBUDS.NET 6404 Wilshire Blvd #1942, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Kenny Malloy, 6417 San Vicente Bl. Los Angeles, CA 90048: The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kenny Malloy, President/Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 11, 2011; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110423375 The following is/are doing business as: DIAZOLENA 1118 1/2 S. Doheny Dr. Los Angeles, CA; Caelilie Carlsen, 1118 1/2 S. Doheny Dr. Los Angeles, CA; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Caelilie Carlsen, Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2011; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110354156 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AIKIDO ACADEMY LOS ANGELES 2) AIKIDO LA 8182 Sunset Bl. #201 Los Angeles, CA 90046; Michal Jerzy Jacyna 511 Woodlawn Ave. Venice, CA 90291; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michal Jerzy Jacyna, Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 8, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110324428 The following is/are doing business as: MASTER TAILOR 10250 Santa Monica Bl. Los Angeles, CA 90067; Isabel Mandelkern 1832 Fox Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Isabel Mandelkern; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 2, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20110324289 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: MASTER TAILOR 10250 Santa Monica Bl. Los Angeles, CA 90067; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): March 2, 2011 in the county of Los Angeles; Edward E. Burns 8501 Constance, Lenexa KS, 66215; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Edward E. Burns, Owner; Statement #20110324829 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 2, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ——— STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: 1) HOME GROWN MAGAZINE 2) HOMEGROWNBUDS.NET 6404 Wilshire Blvd #1942, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Kenny Malloy, 6417 San Vicente Bl. Los Angeles, CA 90048: The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): March 2, 2011 in the county of Los Angeles; Edward E. Burns 8501 Constance, Lenexa KS, 66215; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Edward E. Burns, Owner; Statement #20110324829 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 2, 2011; Published: March 11, 18, 25, April 01, 2011 LACC N/C ———

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 4750699 TS No.: CA1000219026 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4385?016?003 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/08/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/14/05, as Instrument No. 05 1389163, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: DALE W. TALBERT AND BETH C. TALBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA.. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4385?016?003. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9611 ARBY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $986,129.60. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 03/24/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document

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PUBLIC NOTICES signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0177681 03/25/11, 04/01/11, 04/08/11 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 440183CA Loan No. 3013465426 Title Order No. 297891 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-232007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-15-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-062007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070826361, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: FRANCO BRUNETTI A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,106,474.01 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 9240 KINGLET DRIVE WEST HOLLYWOOD (LOS ANGELES), CA 90069 APN Number: 5561-012-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by

personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03-17-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P813879 3/25, 4/1, 04/08/2011 —————————— Order No: 106000859 TS No: G10-01216 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 7/20/2010, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 7/22/2010 as instrument number 10-1006609 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 8/31/2010 as instrument number 10-1221748 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1367.1 and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 3/13/1980 as instrument number 80-257697. WILL SELL on 4/15/2011, 10:30 A.M. At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA a public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Kevin Brooks Eastman,a married man as his sole and separate property. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 12047 Summit Circle and 12043 Summit Circle Beverly Hills, CA 90210, APN 2382-018016, 2382-018-017. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $29,247.02. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale

until funds become available to the payee or the endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in Declaration plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. Witkin & Neal, Inc., is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 1367.4(c)4: “a non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 3/17/2011 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 670 Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: Susan Paquette Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For sales information, call 714573-1965 or go to www.priorityposting.com P814454, 3/25, 4/1, 04/08/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 61295 Loan No. 902262117 Title Order No. 1190254-05 APN 4340021-082 TRA No. 01349 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/09/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 04/08/2011 at 10:30AM, Integrated Lender Services, A Delaware Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/20/2007 as instrument no. 20070622169 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: George Piscopo, a married rnan as his sole and separate proeprty, as Trustor, Ing Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described on said deed of trust The property heretofore

described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 874 Hammond Street, Unit 4, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $379,784.60 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATE: 3/14/11 INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES 2411 West La Palma Ave. Suite 350, Building No. 1 Anaheim, CA 92801, As Trustee (714) 822-3342 For Sale Information please call: (714) 573-1965 Sem Martinez, Trustee Sale Officer FORM 7 FOR ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF SALE AFTER JUNE 15, 2009 Ts no. 61295 Loan no. 902262117 ADDENDUM TO NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL CODE §2923.54 The Mortgage Loan Servicer has (__) has not (X) obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date filed of execution of this addendum, and the Mortgage Loan Servicer is not aware of any pending or threatened rejection or suspension of the Order of Exemption by the Commissioner. And The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does (X) does not (__) apply pursuant to the Section 2923.53 or 2923.55. "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this document was executed on 11/23/10, at Wilmington Delaware.” ING Bank, FSB By: Tenisha Brewington Tenisha Brewington (Print Name Legibly) Its: Default Loan Specialist (Print Title Legibly) P813260 3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 61275 Loan No. 902281930 Title Order No. 1172570-05 APN 5559-006202 TRA No. 01349 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/27/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/8/2011 at 10:30 AM, Integrated Lender Services, A Delaware Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/06/2007 as instrument No. 20070823098 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: George S. Ramos, an

unmarried man, as Trustor, Ing Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1230 Horn Avenue, Unit 528, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $569,106.10 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATE: 3/14/2011 INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES 2411 West La Palma Ave. Suite 350, Building No. 1 Anaheim, CA 92801, As Trustee (714) 8223342 For Sale Information please call: (714) 573-1965 Sem Martinez, Trustee Sale Officer Form 7 for attachment to Notice of Sale after June 15, 2009 Ts no. 61275 Loan no. 902281930 ADDENDUM TO NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL CODE §2923.54 The Mortgage Loan Servicer has ( ) has not (X) obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date filed of execution of this addendum, and the Mortgage Loan Servicer is not aware of any pending or threatened rejection or suspension of the Order of Exemption by the Commissioner. and The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does (X) does not ( ) apply pursuant to the Section 2923.53 or 2923.55. "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this document was executed on 11/24/10, at Wilmington Delaware.” ING Bank, FSB By: LaTessa Brown LaTessa Brown (Print Name Legibly) Its: Foreclosure Association (Print Title Legibly) P813257

3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0162190 Title Order No. 10-0006419 APN No. 4340-028-024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/25/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANDREW ALTHOLZ, A SINGLE MAN, dated 05/25/2004 and recorded 06/01/04, as Instrument No. 04 1389783, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 04/15/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1033 CAROL DRIVE # T-10, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $818,483.85. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 03/17/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI# 1006.129383 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2011

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Contact Kelly at 323/936-0986 or 323/936-7828 Cell 323/309-3851

88 ELDERLY CARE SERVICES

ONE CALL MANAGES ALL YOUR NEEDS Refined Professional Compassionate Genleman, To Facilitate Daily Activities. Energetic, Honest & Caring. With car for Shopping, Outings, Dr’s. Appointment’s, Etc.

TOP REFERENCES • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Steven: 310/246-9228 BEVERLY HILLS RESIDENT OF 20 YEARS • BONDED

At Home Nursing

& Caregiving

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PREMIER TAX

“The tax cut is the deepest”

PROFESSIONAL • Tax • Accounting

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• Bookkeeping • Business Management & Financial Planning • Investment Mgmt. • Incorporation

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• Private Duty •

46 COMPUTER CONSULTANT

Confidentialy Ensured

310/914-4589

COMPUTER SPECIALIST

MARLA 323/377-1790 Specializing in:

Stephen A. Bonick CPA, CFP.

www.marlajones.com

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- On-Site Custom Computer Service 350 N. Crescent Dr. #309 Someone you can trust! M AT H Beverly Hills, CA90210 & PC & MAC www.tfpabh.com A L G E B R A I - Hardware /Software • Tutoring by former - DSL / Cable / Dial Up Math teacher. - Troubleshooting - Anti-Virus & More... • Gifted or remedial Flexible service and flexible pricing. - Local References study. Hire hourly or per project. 310/275-DAVE ********* • All Ages. or email: David@ Mario Villagran, MBA 818-416-7511 TechnoEntomology.com Call 323/951-0124

FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT

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Home/Hospital//Hotel Post Operative Care: cosmetic or general. Licensed. • VIP Clients •

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55 JOBS WANTED

Busy at work and need HOUSESITTER support for your children? • LOST • Perfect for on-set Large Jeweled Mature Woman academic assistance! Beautiful Earrings. Call Us Today! Pet Friendly - Has car

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310/285-2120

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SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

ONE CALL MANAGES ALL O N E - O N - O N E YOUR NEEDS

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• Ph.D. in Physics • CSET, SAT, AP Exams • Taught H.S. & College • 7th Grade - College • Trained High School Math Teachers

Tutoring to Success Algebra I & II, Geometry, Calculus & Above.

• 310/201-0772 • Both Gifted & Remedial Tutoring

COMPUTER A t Yo u r

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Daily Activities. Energetic,

• Home or Office • Honest, Caring. Shopping, • Installation • Setup • Outings, Dr’s. Appt’s. • Software Training • Excellent References. • Internet • CALL E. STURM:

310/459-0895

Flexible Schedule. Steven 310/246-9228 BEVERLY HILLS RESIDENT.

88 ELDERLY CARE

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST

• Caregivers NEED HELP? • CNA • CHHA WE UNDERSTAND...

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Professional appearance. Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700

————— I am an EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER / COMPANION HONEST & CARING. With car+insurance for errands, shopping appt. Light cooking+cleaning. Excellent References.

323/937-5080 Cell: 323/377-2670 West Hollywood resident.

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Small complex, B.H. & Westside Area Management/ Maintenance Experience a Plus.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email:

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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125 INVESTORS WANTED

JV-PARTNERS WANTED: (Working or Passive) For Laser, Medical Clinics (3 Locations) Previous Med./PharHealth Care Experienced preferred but not necessary. Will train. Ideal for Beautician/ Cosmetician Excellent Profit Return on Investment. For more info, please contact: LEXUS MEDICAL PHARMACEUTICAL CO. 1-888-918-1488 or 818-343-1000 or 714-860-4070 or by e-mail: smarttamara@earthlink.com • michaelusa@gmail.com SeriousInquiries only, please.

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OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

One Month FREE RENT

WILSHIRE BLVD

*** FOR LEASE ***

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$650 PER WEEK Mature Lady, Reliable 4 Nights 5 Days Live-In & Hardworking. Housekeeper Love pets & cooking.

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

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Full-Time Needed For High-End Exclusive Men’s We can help YOU! Clothing Showroom On Rodeo Drive.

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Experience required for alterations. Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s Well groomed and f o r s e n i o r s n e e d i n g must speak English Call Ms. Jayne companions to drive them to 310/273-6544 doctors, prepare meals,

We provide experienced

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light housekeeping, etc... Acctg Assist W.LA We offer responsible and 1+ yr acctg exp nurturing care. Our staff is Acctg degree thoroughly screened and Exp with Quickbooks and Excel. we care. Live In/Out.

Call 310/966-4734 Call Lisa 24hrs. ————— 323/877-8121 NEED 323/806-9498 EXPERIENCED

HOUSEKEEPER

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duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred. Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

Please call (323) 932-8700

98 BEAUTY SALON

CHEZ GERMEN SALON BEVERLY HILLS Beautiful Large Private Room For Rent for 2 or 3

4-Hours per day. HAIRSTYLIST 2x’s a week. Great location and Must speak English and great parking in have great references. friendly environment. Call: 310/918-1051 Call 310/246-1270

190 North Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

As owners and property managers, we know how to

BEVERLY HILLS

Beverly Drive PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

P SYCHOTHERAPY AND M EDICAL O FFICE S PACE with many amenities

6210 WILSHIRE BL. @ FAIRFAX AVE. MOVE-IN SPECIAL OFFICES FOR LEASE ************* 430sf - 560sf - 850sf

************* Great location w/ views and parking available ————— Call: 310/395-7272 BEVERLY HILLS Corner Space in or email: Quiet Professional gary@westhillmgmt.com Office Building 310/276-7600 x.203

Ground floor of two

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stories: Large entry, grand room (divides * BEVERLY HILLS * into conference/seminar spaces), two additional 581 sf (2 rooms) 141 El Camino rooms, reception desk Short Term lease area, kitchenette, two restrooms. Lots of light. Full Service lease Entrances through inner Parking garden and off street. Must Lease Now! 2,064 sf. Parking avail. Adj. Bev-Wilshire Hotel Call 310/237-2977 Call 310/478-6541 X16 310/204-1865

CNA/HHA/CPR

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RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included.

*BEVERLY HILLS* 489 S. Robertson Bl. 500sf. - 1,000sf. Single Studio Offices. HOUSEMAN / HANDYMAN WANTED Unique space, all amenities, skylights, House/Handyman Full Time for high ceilings. Above Upkeep/Maintenance WLA residence. standard improvements. Must be US citizen, CA drivers license, BELOW 2 years experience in similar position. MARKET RATE! Call Ray: Fax/email resume to: 310/471-4614 or 713/266-1444 310/274-7988 resumehousejobs2010@gmail.com

7years experience in Cooking, cleaning and caregiving. Local must speak English references available. with local references. Great People Make Live-In/Live-Out for Contact April at GOOD COMPANY Elderly. Valid T.B. test. 310/713-3714 Our premiere private Call: 818/481-8107 or 818/605-8838

240 OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

Alexander Radosevic, President “CANON is the best property management firm you will ever hire.”

310.273.1975

————— ————— New Office Space on S. Beverly Dr.

FOR RENT

Appx. 391sf. Parking, a/c, hardwood floors. $1,200/Month FULL SERVICE GROSS Call Tony:

BH Office 532 sq. ft. 3 offices. Ctrl air/heat, large window in 1 office. $1100 per Month

310/702-1055

310-275-1730

Or: 310/666-2222

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Newly Renovated

PRIME BEVERLY H I L L S

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

OFFICE SPACE N e a r Wilshire on Santa Monica Blvd. Up to 3,800 Available immediately Building signage available

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* PRESTIGIOUS *

BEVERLY HILLS TRIANGLE

Contact Kosha 310/691-5520

International Upscale Shopping & Dining Destination!

OFFICES FOR LEASE

3 Blks to Rodeo Drive

6380 WILSHIRE BLVD

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Partners office in 2 man Remodeled Condo law firm available. Price Reduced Immediately, outstanding view, unique 60 ft. balSeller says SELL cony. Parking available for $850,000 additoinal charge, includes large secretarial space & Maintenance $565 use of 2 conf. rms, phone includes basic cable. system & wifi. 310/203-0422

Call Robert Cohen @ 310-553-0060

GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

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HOUSE FOR SALE

APARTMENT FOR RENT

CENTURY CITY 217 S. RODEO DR 2 + 2 • $669,000

14th flr. Jetliner Views of Beverly Hills+Downtown +Hollywood Sign. Large balcony. Quiet+Best Location+ Great Floor Plan.

Beverly Hills 90210

Guesthouse/Apt BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS’ • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 412 N. Oakhurst Dr. 11666 Goshen Ave. ~ BEST ~ VIEW, VIEW! L O C AT I O N UPPER BEL AIR • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • Luxury 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • 1) • 1 Bd.+Den+1 /4 Ba.

• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •

Lrg. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath ~ Newly Updated ~ Beautiful 4Bd + 3Ba Lrg. 3 0 3 N . S w a l l D r. patio, granite kitch. • GORGEOUS UNITS • w/ new hardwood floors, • S i n g l e s Approx. 3,000 sq.ft. +marble bath, freshly ZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZ ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Lrg. 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. paint, appliances, Dining rm, living rm, painted, central air, w/d Central air, large washer/dryer. wet bar, Central air/heat, * * * * * * fireplace, patio, inside, private entry. balcony, pool, elevator, Key-controlled intercom GORGEOUS RENOVATION Fireplace, a/c, new central air, walk-in controlled access, • ALL UTILITIES PAID • entry, subterranean • DIANA COOK • on-site laundry, 310/471-7766 closet, 2-prkg. No pets. pool, elevator, parking, parking, laundry C.B. • BEVERLY HILLS electric & plumbing. intercom entry. laundry facility. JUST REDUCED facilities, 2-large 310/203-8333 Robert: 310/403-6812 320 N. La Peer Dr. ————— Bonus Guesthouse balconies, huge ————— 310/312-9871 private closets tiled floors, BRENTWOOD ADJ. Area for future pool. ————— • 310/877-3025 • SANTA MONICA ————— *CENTURY CITY** ceramic tile bath floors, X-LARGE 2 BDRM $2,850,000 By Owner WESTWOOD CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING. 8 4 3 4 th S t . ————— 2220 S. Beverly Glen central air. No Pets. 1380 Midvale Ave. CONDO FOR SALE 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • * * * Call 323/658-5332 • WESTWOOD • C orner unit. * * * * * * • Single • Heated pool, balcony, a/c, • • • 10933 Rochester Ave. • OPEN HOUSE • • • Approx. 1757 sf with Pool, elevator, dishwasher, controlled • • L o t s o f • • • S a t . & S u n • * * * * * * huge living & dining controlled access, on- * Jr. Executive Character & Charm! 405 access, elevator, • 11am-1pm • room, fireplace, wood/ Wanted laminate floors, launTo Rent dry room inside unit. 1/2 Block So. Wilshire. * * * $ 5 2 9 , 0 0 0 * * * PROFESSIONAL O p e n S u n • 1 - 4 WOMAN RELOCATING TO B.H. NEED 1209 Amherst Ave. LARGE BRIGHT OPEN Call 310/498-1090 2+2 OR 2+2+DEN . MUST BE WALKING DISTANCE TO BH HIGH SCHOOL. STERLING CREDIT AND REFERENCE. START DATE MAY. CALL IRENE 310/993-6141 Irenetsu@aol.com

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

all listings are on centurycityliving.com

This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST $488,000 2 Bdrm Suites 2 Baths, Large Balcony, Quiet Location, Tree Top Views. Trustee Sale Needs Decorating

$750,000 2 Bdrms + Den+ 2 Baths Spa Tub, Granite Counters Stainless Steel Appliances Limestone Floors 270 Degree Unobstructed Views of LA & Beverly Hills.

PARK PLACE PATIO CONDO

FAST TRUSTEE SALE $795,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Powder Room Rare Huge Private Patio, Large Rooms, Walk-In Closet, Eat-in Kitchen Quiet Inside Location Priced for Fast Sale

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

sight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.

310/473-1509

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2 Bdrm. +2 Bath Spacious, balcony, a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., parking.

laundry room, parking. Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated 310/929-0610 parking, intercom 4 Blks. to Beach. entry and more.

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• 310/552-8064 •

SANTA MONICA Rooftop jacuzzi with

North of Wilshire

Call For Appointment:

310/550-6038 BeverlyHillsApartments.net

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Close To U.C.L.A. 427 Montana Ave. panoramic city views. HOLLYWOOD • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 310/473-5061 • Single • 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. Very Nice Unit. SANTA MONICA • B a c h e l o r • Bachelor • Dishwasher, SANTA MONICA 2600 Virginia Ave. • Single Hardwood floors, balcony, on-site 12424 TeXaS Ave.

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• Spacious • Controlled access, Controlled access, • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • ≈≈ ≈≈ ≈≈ ≈≈ ≈≈ laundry facility. 310/654-1507 garage, laundry facility. Patio, stove, dishwasher, Utilities Included. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Close to Beach. on-site laundry, parking. WESTWOOD Lrg. fireplace, dish323/851-3790 310/393-3547 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . washer, intercom entry, Close to school, freeway Close to Everything. • • • • • • elevator, prkg., pool. & transportation. +1 Bath • ••1 Bdrm. BRENTWOOD 310/962-5733 • BRENTWOOD • Bright, controlled access, • Close to Beach • 11730 Sunset Blvd. 120 Granville Ave. 310/393-3547 balcony, pool, elevator, laundry, covered prkg.

808

4th

St.

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Executive ————— Jr. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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WEST L.A.

* * * * * * * * 1628 Westgate Ave. Close To U.C.L.A. ≈ W E S T ≈ 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Single • Rooftop pool, 310/477-6856 L ARGE , SUNNY & BRIGHT. LOS ANGELES B r i g h t & A i r y. deck, gym, central air, A/C, patio, dishwasher, 11305 Graham Pl. Balcony, dishwasher, WEST L.A. elevator, intercom entry, laundry fac., prkg.

407 Garage/Storage For Rent

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SANTA MONICA 1433 Brockton Ave. 1 Bdrm. 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/393-3547

1 Bath

Spacious 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

on-sight laundry, parking.

Intercom entry, a/c, dishwasher, on-sight BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE Balcony, dishwasher, laundry & parking. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ parking, Close to School. laundry facility. C U LV E R C I T Y 310/477-8171 Please Call: 3830 Vinton Ave. 213/663-8513

Intercom entry, on-sight heated pool, intercom entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. parking, on-sight Close to Everything. laundry facility.

310/820-1810

424/202-7286

WESTWOOD

~ WESTWOOD ~

550 Veteran Ave.

10992 Ashton Ave.

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= = = = = = • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • BEVERLY HILLS • • SINGLE • • ==2 Bdrm. •• • +2 Bath = •• Single ••• 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Pool, sauna, fridge, Spacious, microwave,

425

HOUSES FOR RENT

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS BEST HOUSE! BEST PRICE! GORGEOUS TWO STORY 4 BDRM + 4 BA Includes Large Guesthouse with full Bath+kitchenette Private serene garden leads to very large guesthouse. Newly remodeled incld. new wiring & re-piping. New central air/heating. Beautiful crafted staircase, giant European chandeliers. Almost new house w/ old, charming, and traditional character. Bright and beautiful. Very large guesthouse, large living rm, fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast area, hardwood floors, lrg. 3 car garage + 5 additional parking spaces (8 total). Very large outdoor covered patio, fruit tree. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, Roxbury Park, and Century City. No pets.

DRASTICALLY REDUCED TO $7,700 Principals only

Call 310.275.4913

dishwasher intercom 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Den+1 /2 Bath entry, elevator, on-site BRIGHT & SPACIOUS laundry, parking. B EVERLY H ILLS Utilities Included. L IVING . 310/841-2367 Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site LOW MOVE-IN! laundry, parking.

Balcony, intercom intercom entry, on-sight entry, elevator, onlaundry, on-sight parking. sight laundry, prkg. Very close to UCLA Close to UCLA & & Westwood Village. Westwood Village. 310/208-5166

310/479-8977 ————— ————— ————— BRENTWOOD

Please Call:

310/435-3693

————— BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

•••••

“THE 51 MISSION” GHOST WRITING• • WESTWOOD L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL

* * * * * * • 2 Bd.’s+2 Ba.’s • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

6-Month Lease Avail.

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Balcony, dishwasher, Every Extra Luxury: a/c, heated pool, custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, pool, health club, spa. • Close to UCLA • parking. Close to 1350 S. Midvale Ave. Brentwood Village, L.A., 90024 Shops & Restaurants. C o n t a c t M g r. : • 310/826-4889 • • 310/864-0319 •

519 S. Barrington Ave.

BRENTWOOD

2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath 11933 Darlington Ave. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2 B d r m . + 2 Bath Bright unit. Dishwasher, On-site Spacious, balcony, laundry, parking. dishwasher, refrigerator, Close to on-sight laundry Brentwood Village. and parking.

310/472-8915

310/820-8584 ————— —————

WESTWOOD 1409 Midvale Ave.

• WESTWOOD •

672 Kelton Ave. •• • •••• X-St. Strathmore • 2 •Bd.•+ 1•1/ 2 Ba. • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • •• Single •• ««««««« • »»»»»»»

A/C, pool, intercom • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • entry, laundry facility, Controlled access, parking, laundry facility. elevator, parking. Close to U.C.L.A. Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085 310/478-8616

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APARTMENT FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS

MIRACLE MILE

No Pets $1,400/MO. 130 N. Hamilton Dr. Call 310/858-0979

Both Incld. Utilities Close to LACMA/ transportation/ restaurants

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

LARGE, LUXURY UPGRADED 10530-10540 1 BDRM. + 1BATH Wilshire Bl. @ THE ICONIC • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • FULL SERVICE ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ CENTURY TOWERS ∞• ∞ ∞ 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ (Agt)$2,550/MO. ∞ ∞ 310/890-8583 Luxury Living with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, BEVERLY HILLS 336 S. Rexford Dr. gym, elevator, etc. Call: 310/470-4474 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.

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PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS LIKE A HOME

Newly Re-done. Hardwood flrs.,granite counters, a/c’s, front patio, laundry, 2-parking. $2,500/Month 310/247-8547 310/433-1949

SPANISH 3 BDRM. 2 BA Upper duplex. Quiet street, views. Granite kitchen with appliances, washer & dryer, cental A/C, BEVERLY HILLS ~ Burton Way ~ garage parking and 1 Bd.+Den+13/4 Ba. nice yard. 1,600 Sq. Ft. 310/339-5714 Fireplace, washer/dryer = BRENTWOOD = hook-ups, central air, 417 S. Barrington Av. balcony, 2-parking. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,500/Month • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • 310/777-0349 Hardwood flrs., pool, laundry facility, BEVERLY HILLS controlled access, prkg. 423 S. Rexford Dr Close to 2 BD + 2 BA. CONDO Brentwood Village. Updated kitchen with • 310/440-5051 • new appliances, washer/ VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE dryer in unit, large balBEVERLY HILLS cony, lots of closet space • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • and secured parking. $2,350/MO. Water incl. • • • • • • • Call 310/994-4684 • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • • GORGEOUS UNITS •

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Prime Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS Adj. MOVE-IN SPECIAL

2 Bdrm + 1-3/4 Ba 2 Bedroom+2 Bath Near Beverly Center Lower unit, hardwood floors, a/c. Granite Cntr, Laminate Flr, Carpet, Central 1119 S. Oakhurst Dr. $1,800/Month A/C, Balcony, Gated 562/577-1751 Property. $1850/MO. No dogs. 1 yr lease SPECIAL!!! 323/653-5850 121 N. Hamilton Dr. Just Reduced!

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Call for latest properties

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condos $2,150/month New Carpet Large Balcony, 180º unobstructed City views $2,300/month New Renovation, High Floor, Large Balcony, Granite Counter, Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Kitchen $2,400/month Newer Renovation, High Floor Large Balcony, Granite Counters Stainless Steel Kitchen

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1836 PARNELL AVE .

310/849-3858

$3,500/month Extra Large Corner, Totally Renovated, Newer Kitchen Granite Counters ,Hardwood Floors 2 Large Balconies

————— 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths Chateau Beverly $2,750/MO. CENTURY PARK EAST 2 + 2 • $2,100 Five Year old building, high CENTURY TOWERS ceilings with crown molding, All appliances Incld., PARK PLACE hardwood floors, bamboo floors stainlessCENTURY HILL steel-appliances Washer & hi-ceilings, fireplace, LE PARC balcony, sundeck, laundry dryer, Marble bathrooms. CENTURY WOODS facility, 2-parking. For Sale 310/203-0422 137 N. Wetherly Dr. See our Ad Sec. 270 Yelena: 310/858-0905 GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

2BD+2BA Large Balcony wood burning fireplace $1,595/MO. Call 310/473-0590

BRENTWOOD

1BD.+1BA UPPER • Upper Studio Carpet, fridge • $850 Facing Courtyard, • Upper 1 Bdrm. Newly Redecorated. Fridge, stove • $1,195

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323/954-1318 NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX

Prime location. 7 blocks

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NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

VACANT NOW WEST L.A.

1 BD+1.5 BA Very Large WEST HOLLYWOOD BEVERLY HILLS Elevator, Pool, North of EXCELLENT LOCATION ————— Wilshire. $1,295/MO. Spacious & Solid 2 B drm.+ 2 B ath Lower 1 Bdrm. SANTA MONICA Upper, carpet, vertical Call 310/826-8819 Renovated Kitchen, CUTE STUDIOS blinds, fridge, stove, AVAILABLE APRIL Hardwood flrs., laundry, dishwasher, a/c, prkg.,

laundry, storage. Pet O.K. all listings are on centurycityliving.com $1,795/Month 310/275-5304 Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, ~ WESTWOOD ~ 10790 Wilshire Bl. Doorman & House1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,750 man, Switchboard Unit In a Luxury Tennis, Fitness Center Highrise Building. Business Center

Central air, large BRIGHT & AIRY • TOP FLR balcony, pool, elevator, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,200 on-site laundry, Granite counters, new intercom entry. carpets, lots of closets, $2,600/month 320 N. La Peer Dr. laundry rm., 2-car subNewer Renovation, High Floor • 310/246-0290 • prkg. Central air paid. Unbelievable City Views, Large Balcony CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING. No pets. Close to Stainless Steel Kitchen, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors schools+shopping. WESTWOOD 310/271-1651 ————————————— 2 BDRM. + 2.5 BATH 1 Bedroom +Den+2 Baths Approx. 1,650 Sq.Ft. BEVERLY HILLS Adj. $3,150/month Recently remodeled Luxuriously Furnished, Total Renovation 2 + 2 Upper • $2,195 building. Washer/ dryer High Floor, 270 Degree Unobstructed in unit. Quiet st. Close 2 entrances, lrg open kitch City Views, Granite Counters, Stainless to Westwood Village & Roof Garden w/ Steel Kitchen, Two Large Balconies UCLA. $2,750/MO. Panoramic B.H. Views, ————————————— Contact Pari (Agt) 2 Bdrm + Office + 2 Ba. New tile. Pool, sauna, at 310/273-8393 elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby. Tree lined st. 1259 S. Camden Dr.

Newly Remodeled

All major appliances. central air, pool, spa, gym, prkg., 24-hr. security. Near Westwood Village.

310/470-1758 BEVERLY HILLS Adj.

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BRENTWOOD 1 BD + 1 BA $1,025 2 BD + 2 BA $1,550 Call 310/473-0590

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 1135 So. Oakhurst Dr. Hardwood flrs/Carpets 2 BDRM, 2 BATH bright lower unit newly From $1,500-$2,200 remodeled with Hdwd Shown by appointment floors, granite and tile Alex 310/966-1014 available now. Quiet 7 unit bldg, just South of BH, parking and laundry on premises. BEVERLY HILLS OLYMPIC & PECK DR. $1,675/MO. ~ Beautiful ~ Call 323/304-6969 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,400

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Pierce Bros Westwood Village Memorial Park is hidden behind the towering high-rises that line busy Wilshire Boulevard; you could easily drive right past the park without even realizing it was there. Yet at this tiny cemetery

near UCLA, you will find the final resting places of some of the most famous stars in Hollywood, including Marilyn Monroe, Donna Reed, Dean Martin, Natalie Wood, Roy Orbison, Carroll O'Connor, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Don Knotts, Eddie Albert, Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, George C. Scott, Burt Lancaster, Eve Arden, Carl Wilson, Eva Gabor and Truman Capote. Contact Henry Kelemen, Kelemen Real Estate (310) 966-0900 or email at: henry@kelemenrealestate.com for possibly the last resale crypt located in the prime location adjacent to Truman Capote. The Seller is accepting offers from qualified buyers. Terms are 10% deposit with balance due upon transfer of title.

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OPINION

Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons

******* Public Affairs Editor Society Editor

Rabbi Jacob Pressman

George C. Shen Joan Mangum

******* Associate Publisher & Editor Marcia W. Hobbs

******* Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965 - 2004) The Courier is proud to be a Education Partner.

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH THE GOVERNING CLASS VS. THE PEOPLE Let's face it, we're the peasants–”we” being those of us who are not in or working for government. “We” cannot set our own salaries or fire the people who set them if we don't like the amount. “We” cannot put a first mortgage on every one else's property to make sure “we” get paid millions of dollars after we stop working. “We” must pay and pay and pay. What happened to the “of the people” and “for the people” part of “government”? If you look at the money, once a person “goes government” he or she steps to the top of the working pyramid for doing nothing other than getting a government job. Before public employee unions and before civil service (in the late 1800's), a government job was awarded by patronage and they turned over every time your side lost or won. With civil service, some patronage was replaced with more-or-less permanent employment. The pay was steady and the job was secure, but the pay and retirement benefits were always modest. The deal was, “Have security but get paid less” than risking all in the private sector. With public employee unions, that all changed. Government taxed the people, the people paid the government, the government paid its workers and their union dues, the unions used the dues to elect their own people to government and their own people continued to sweeten the deal for the unions–all the while paid with taxpayer money. This is how it works locally: a typical Beverly Hills employee with a 25 year career in a middle capacity will receive over $2 million for working, and then another $2 million or more after “retirement.” $4 - $5 million or more for every City worker? To do what? Where do I sign up for this? That leaves “we the people” stuck with the mounting bills and no money to pay for them. It is interesting to contrast our federal and state governments with the pledges our own Beverly Hills City Council made last week about our city's finances. Our city council says it will eliminate the deficit and will do so without reducing services or raising taxes. They probably will. There is a huge difference, however. Our city council is elected “by the people,” not controlled by the unions. True, our police and fire unions weigh in, but they don't elect or un-elect our officials like they do throughout California. In Beverly Hills, so far we have kept the government “by the people.” In Washington, we see screams of anguish from Democrats about “cutting” one penny from anything, while Republicans only go for tiny nibbles at the real problem. New York Sen. Charles Schumer tells his troops: “Use the word, ‘extreme,’ to describe the Republicans. That's what my caucus told me to do.” They've been using that word for decades and it always seems to work. Republicans–either too afraid to go for a real solution or not really wanting one–give in. “Don't shut down the government.” You mean that if we still leave more money than is spent by the rest of the world altogether, we will close for business? That makes no sense. There's still plenty left. The end result is that Republicans get the blame, the Democrats get the money and “we the people” are left even more broke than we were before. We believe Abraham Lincoln had it right when he grouped the phrases “of the people, by the people and for the people” into one sentence. We need all three. Otherwise, we end up with what we have now: “government doing to the people.”

Letters Policy: The Courier welcomes letters. To be considered for publication, note the following: (1) shorter is better; (2) refrain from personal attacks or insults–we wish to share rational points of view, not invective; (3) keep to one topic; (4) and please do not send us letters which have appeared in any other publication. E-Mail: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Facsimile: 310-271-5118; or Mail: The Courier, 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211

THE NIGHT I MET GERALDINE FERRARO It was Thursday night, July 13, 1984. It was on the speakers’ platform at the huge Moscone Center in San Francisco. It was on the last night of the Democratic Convention. I was on the platform because the chairperson of the convention was Roz Wyman, at whose wedding I had officiated because we had been longtime friends, and she had invited me to deliver the closing benediction. The capacious platform was crowded with a host of those who had appeared thereon during the convention. I shook hands with Walter Mondale, who had just accepted the nomination to run for the presidency. Rev. Jesse Jackson put his hands on my shoulders, looked me straight in the eye and said: “We must get together soon,” which we never did. The lovely, gallant woman Geraldine A. Ferraro who had just been nominated to run for the office of vice-president of the United States, breaking the glass barrier which had heretofore never nominated a female, greeted me warmly, and her handshake was sincere. She called me by my first name: “Rabbi.” I felt good about being in close proximity to a charming lady destined for the history books, who alas passed away this week after a prolonged battle against disease. Roz called upon a young delightful female soul-singer to sing The Battle Hymn Of The Republic to be followed by my benediction. The

LETTER I've been following the drama of Adult Education in your paper. My question is this: can Beverly Hills afford to end a nearly 60 year-communityservice, which has helped hundreds of people to be inspired to live richer and fuller lives because of the “lifelong learning” opportunities offered each semester? I notice, to my dismay, that the Adult Education brochure has gotten smaller and smaller over the years. Having lived through 85 percent of the 20th Century, I can appreciate the challenge to people of my generation and younger, in all walks of life, to learn more and to keep up with information that has been developed in so many fields of endeavor. Particularly with the lightning-fast changes in technology, we all need to keep pace with the upward spiral of computers, etc. We also need the exercise, current events, art classes, etc. I'm sure the nonnative English speakers also benefit from a chance to improve their English. Can such a cosmopolitan. sophisticated and international community as Beverly Hills afford to eliminate opportunities for Adult Education from people who are eager to learn more? Keep Adult Education alive in Beverly Hills! It attracts fascinating people in the Beverly Hills community, as well as people from surrounding communities. When out-oftown people come into Beverly Hills for a class or two, isn't it a strong possibility that they will have dinner, go shopping, make friends, etc. in your beau-

entire audience rose and she began to sing in her powerful voice. It was a quarter to eight P.M. and the convention was to go off the air exactly at 8 p.m. She sang the first verse and chorus: “Glory, glory hallelujah.” It was very moving. Then she began the second verse, and the third. I never knew the hymn had so many verses. Time was fleeting as she sang: “Glory, glory halleju-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-jah. The huge official clock stared me in the face as its minute hand moved inexorably toward midnight. Hastily, in my mind I began to delete sentences of my prepared prayer. When the clock hand was almost at its zenith I was graciously introduced, arose and bade the audience to join hands, which they did. I said: “Let us all conclude with the simple, beautiful prayer known to every school child: My country, ‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light. Protect us by thy might, great God, our king. Amen.” I looked into the faces of swaying lines of people singing, some with tears in their eyes, as the minute hand reached midnight. As we on the platform began to leave, one woman came up to me, teary eyed and said: “That prayer was so beautiful. Did you write that?” Rest in peace, Geraldine.

tiful City? Finally, if the Adult Education program is being closed due to revenue problems, how did this happen? Here's hoping the School Board members will not fail adults who long for more learning! Walter Eichenberger

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred about 1:30 p.m. on 3/22 in 400 block of N. Bedford Dr. Male suspect, 50, 5'10'', 210, black hair–entered adjacent office and stole victim’s propeerty while the latter was involved with a client in another office. Loss $2,000 Occurred between 10:30 a.m. on 3/21 and 10:30 a.m. on 3/22 in 300 block of S. Beverly Dr. Unknown suspect gained entry and stole property. Loss $1,800 Occurred between 1:30 and 5 p.m. on 3/21 in 1100 block of Coldwater Canyon Dr. Suspect: Male White, 6'00'', 175–entered unlocked residence while victim was home and stole the latter’s property. GRAND THEFT Occurred about 3 p.m. on 3/19 in 9800 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect stole property which victim inadvertently left unattended on counter top. Loss $1,580 Occurred between 11 a.m. and noon on 3/21 in 200 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Suspect: Male Black, 20, black hair–entered men’s clothing store and stole watch from display case. Loss $5,900 Occurred between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on 3/22 in 8500 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect stole personal property from parked rental

vehicle of victim while the latter was serving as a valet. Loss $2,920 Occurred around 5:30 p.m. on 3/25 in 9300 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect up and carried away victim’s envelope containing cash. Loss $853 IDENTITY THEFT Occurred between 1/1/99 and 3/21 in 1200 block of Leona Dr. Unknown suspect opened a cell phone account using victim’s Social Security number and a different name. Occurred between 3/1 and 3/23 in 400 block of N. Rexford Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s Social Security number on tax returns. Occurred at 6 p.m. on 12/10 in 300 block of N. Swall Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal identifying information to obtain goods and services. Occurred between 1/1 and 1/31 in 9300 block of Gregory Way. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to open credit card accounts and make purchases. Occurred between 5 p.m. on 3/26 and 3:30 p.m. on 3/27 in 400 block of N. Rexford Dr. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s credit cards and made fraudulent purchases. Loss $600 FORGERY Occurred between 5:15 and 5:45 p.m. on 3/23 in 400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Suspect #1: Male Black, 25, 5'09'', 260, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #2: Female Black, 70, 5'03'', 130, gray hair and brown eyes–presented stolen credit card and fraudulent identification as payment for purchase.

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