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Lone Soldier Max Steinberg Honored At Saban Theatre

By Laura Coleman and Matt Lopez On Tuesday, around 1,000 people gathered at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills to honor the life of Max Steinberg, the lone soldier from the valley who dedicated his life to protect the State of Israel and became a hero to both America and Israel.

Steinberg, 24, a Los Angeles

native and IDF volunteer soldier, died on July 19 after Hamas rebels ambushed the tanker he was riding in on the Gaza Strip.

“Max represented the best of America and Israel,” Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles David Siegel said at the ceremony. “Max found himself in Israel and Israel found itself in Max.” Tuesday, he was honored as

a Jewish and American hero, but two years ago Steinberg was just a curious young Jewish man, making his first ever trip to Israel with his brother Jake and sister Paige in 2012 via the Birthright Israel program.

It was there, visiting his homeland for the first time, that he felt compelled to give his life to protect it.

Upon returning home, Max began going through the proper channels to join the IDF, where he eventually served as a sharp shooter in Golani.

His mother, Evie, shared the story of how her 5-foot-3 son would stop at nothing to realize his dream of being a soldier with the unit he wanted - even scaling (see ‘MAX STEINBERG’ page 20)

Panda is a 1-year-old male japanese chin puppy who is looking for a new home. 4

The Peninsula Beverly Hills celebrated its 23rd anniversary.

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Beverly Hills CPR instructed BHUSD staffers earlier this week.

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Mayor Lili Bosse celebrates Woman of the Year Janet Salter.

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BIG HEARTED HERO—Inside The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Jewish leaders, elders, holocaust survivors and those with open hearts filled the Saban Theatre on Tuesday evening to celebrate the passing of Max Steinberg. L.A.-native Steinberg, “the little guy with a big heart” according to his sister (pictured above, blonde braids), was killed in July while serving in the Israel Defense Forces. Pictured above (left): Ronen Pertz, Consul Dani Gadot, Rabbi Dov Lipman and David Siegel, Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles. Pictured above (right) Paige, Evie, Stuart and Jake Steinberg.

Photos by Orly Halevy

City $212 Million Short On City Council Caves On Employee Pension Obligations Employee Pay, OK’s 11% Hike

By Laura Coleman and Matt Lopez Beverly Hills guarantees its employees a fixed pension amount regardless of how California's CalPERS public retirement system performs. If Beverly Hills had to pay its accrued pension obligations today, it would be $212 million short according to the City's chief financial officer, Don Rhoads.

Beverly Hills contributes to CalPERS and expects CalPERS to pay the retirement amounts, but CalPERS bases its earnings on an arbitrary return-on-investment of 7% when it either loses money or only earns 1% as in 2012. Beverly Hills taxpayers will be forced to make up the difference.

A Moment In Time With Lauren Bacall Partying The Night Away At A Vanity Fair Event, Inviting Us To Boogie With Our Broken Toe And Then Foxtrotting Cheek-to-Cheek Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS — Author Bill Stadiem, a Harvard lawyer, has written 44 racy biographies, many being best sellers, such as the tell-all by Frank Sinatra’s valet George Jacobs.

In the September 2014 issue of Vanity Fair, he updates the saga of the infamous Madame Claude and her Claudettes, who she often introduced to make-over doctors and stylists, with Madam Claude marrying them into jet-set society.

Her rivals included Madam Alex, the Filipina former florist, who was the mentor of Heidi Fleiss.

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Up to now, CalPERS has invested in speculative investments such as tradable indexes linked to food, energy, metals and specific countries placing bets to win the rich but uncertain returns they can provide. CalPERS appears to be now backing away from that stratgy according to an article in this weeks Wall Street Journal, which says CalPERS is considering pulling out of those “risky” investments for more traditional ones.

Beverly Hills City Treasurer Eliot Finkel has long been a skeptic of CalPERS’ investment strategy and said the possible change as a good first step.

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council Tuesday approved 4-1 a new 11 percent pay hike over the next two years for most City employees, raising their average compensation from this year's $116,440. The current year's compensation is up 28 percent over 2009 when the average compensation to most

City employees was $91,096.

The five-year comparisons were omitted from the staff report given to councilmembers for their vote to approve the pay hike.

In comparison, residents' median household (including two-wage families) income in 90211 is $70,388 and 90212 (see ‘CITY SALARIES’ page 10)

Loma Vista Truck Driver Files Claim Against City

By Victoria Talbot Truck driver Brandon Cascio, who was severely injured in the accident May 9 on Loma Vista Dr. that killed off-duty LAPD Detective Ernest Allen, has filed a claim against the Cities of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

According to the claim, Cascio “remains in a vegetative state in a long-term care facility.” He is the 42-year-old father of two, said the claim.

The complaint says Cascio suffered “spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, severe (see ‘LOMA VISTA’ page 18)

Centennial Film Debuts At Newly Revamped Roxbury

By Laura Coleman It’s been a century in the making, Phil Savenick’s Beverly Hills: 100 Years, 100 Stories premiered Monday night as the inaugural event for The Beverly Hills Historical Society and Beverly Hills Heritage’s monthly history program at Roxbury

Park on Mondays.

“I wanted to honor the people from the past who made this community,” Savenick said on Monday to scores of residents and history buffs seated inside the newly remolded Roxbury Park (see ‘CENTENNIAL FILM’ page 20)

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We are pleased to share with all of you that construction has now started at Horace Mann School.

The construction fence is being installed and the demolition of the site, including the removal of the asphalt paving from the old play yard area has begun. The next major activity will be the excavation for the underground parking structure.

The modernization of Horace Mann School will be completed in phases over the next four years.

The first phase, the reconstruction of the auditorium, has already been completed. The current phase is the new 60,000 sq. ft. two story classroom building. It is anticipated that this building will be completed by summer 2016 The next phase will be a complete modernization of the existing Building A on the campus, estimated to take one year, through summer of 2017.

Once the renovation of Building A is completed, the Rotunda Building and the Middle School and Parking Structure will be demolished making way for a new playground area.

We are hopeful that all construction will be completed by 2018.

During the construction of the project, every attempt will be made to minimize traffic and noise and maximize safety and dust control throughout the surrounding neighborhoods.

I thank you for your patience and we look forward to an exciting new state-of-the-art school for the community to enjoy.

Sincerely, Gary W. Woods BHUSD Superintendent

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S SCHOOL SUCCESS— Hawthorne students returned to school on Monday to kick off the start of the school’s 100th academic year.

Pictured (from left) are Hawthorne 8th graders Mercer Wiederhorn, Alexia Moshirfatemi, Oraan Levi and Cameron Weisfeld.

Hawthorne Principal Kathy Schaeffer said students across all grade levels are recognized for demonstrating positive traits as shown in the “pyramid of success.” Board of Education President Noah Margo applauded the “unbelievable excitement” he had seen in educators across the district this first week.

From School Grounds To Cyber Space, Beverly Hills Schools Take On Bullying Practices

By Roxanna Ameri As kids spend more and more time on their phones surfing the web and updating social media profiles, bullying has predominantly moved away from face-to-face interactions and into the cyber space.

In an effort to educate Beverly Hills students on bullying, next month the Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold its annual cyber safety and digital literacy week.

Beverly Hills High School

counselor Alison NormanFranks, who deals with students in crisis, said it often seems like students are more comfortable making nasty comments over the Internet.

Online forums such as Formspring, where web users are able to ask questions and leave comments on people’s profiles anonymously, make it easier for students to disparage one another and get away with it.

Cyber bullying is continu-

ing to rise, said BHUSD Student Services Director Chris Hertz who is spearheading the cyber week program, which kicks off with a district-wide 8th grade assembly on Monday, Sept. 29 at El Rodeo. The program is specifically designed to make students more aware of online safety, privacy and behavior.

“Students need to ask themselves before they hit that send button, ‘Is this a smart,

Heroic Delivery Man Chases Down Alleged Woman Beater

By Matt Lopez Wednesday started just like any other work day for Jose Dominguez, but ended with him making perhaps the most important delivery of his life.

Dominguez, a delivery man for Roni’s Deli at 9911 S. Santa Monica Blvd., was between deliveries Wednesday when he heard the horrifying screams of a woman outside.

He left the restaurant and noticed a woman laying on the sidewalk, screaming and crying. Witnesses said that she had just been assaulted by a man, who fled on foot toward Charleville.

In the blink of an eye, Dominguez said he hopped on (see ‘DELIVERY MAN’ page 19)

Jose Dominguez on the bicycle he used to chase down the assailant.

Beverly Hills Infiniti Donates $100K to The Foundation BH

By Laura Coleman In tandem with the launch of The Foundation’s annual Beverly Hills Unified fundraising campaign last week, “Building for the Next 100 Years,” Infiniti of Beverly Hills pledged $100,000 to enrich education.

“We’re a big supporter of

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the educational system and it’s an important part of our strategy as a business to be involved with the community,” said Seth Waskow, VP and General Manager of the dealership. “I’d rather put the money into the community...than just spend hundreds of thousands of (see ‘INFINITI’ page 19)

PANDA BEAR POOCH —Panda is a 1-year-old, male, Japanese Chin. He was dropped off at the Baldwin Park shelter and ended up on doggie death row. This little 10pounder is house trained and loving with all two legged and four legged friends. Those interested in adopting this innocent dog may contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHL Group.com or Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

YEARBOOK WINNERS—Beverly Vista’s yearbook staff was named a Program of Excellence at the National Yearbook Awards for the second year in a row. Out of 13,000 schools eligible nationally, 227 schools earned this coveted award and only 26 schools in the state of California. Pictured (bottom row, from left): Sebastian Shramkovsky, Nicholas Bils, Rebecca Martin, Michelle Akouka, Tara Moazemi, Brandon Lipper, Layton Newberry, Joe Mo, Kari Schanpp, Luca Oken. Second row: Ryan James-Anenih, Jacob Fox, Nolan Krutonog, Romell McKenzie, Nathan Kim. Top row: Mason Bergher, Molly Rabin, Mr. Terry Postlewaite, Andrew Mokhtarzadeh, Matthew Zebrowski, Brandon Wolfe, Eric Cherdak and Ross Yankowitz.

Tutors Wanted! Volunteer Registration Begins For Beverly Hills Academic After School Tutoring

By Vicki Talbot The Beverly Hills Academic After School Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers to work with elementary school children who are having social or academic difficulties. Orientation will be Tuesday, Sept. 9, 4-5:30 p.m. at Roxbury Park Auditorium, 471 S. Roxbury Dr. The program will include tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:30-4:30

p.m. beginning Sept. 23 and running through Nov. 20. Tuesday classes are at Horace Mann and Thursdays are at Beverly Vista Elementary School. Students can sign up for one or both afternoons.

Tutors are students and residents who enjoy volunteering with kids who need a little help.

“We had wait lists at both schools during the 2013 fall session, so if you would like a

spot, kindly sign up as soon as possible and enjoy improved grades, greater self-confidence and enhanced study habits. For 26 years, the tutoring program has delivered wonderful results to K-8 Beverly Hills elementary school students,” said Adrienne Meltzer, Director.

To sign up or to become a tutor, join the orientation or contact Adrienne Weise at adriennetutor@gmail.com or call 310-285-6810

BHUSD To Crack Down On Students Living Out Of City

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education passed its most ambitious district residency policy to date on Tuesday, in a 4-1 vote in favor of Administrative Regulation 5111.1. Boardmember Lewis Hall was the sole nay.

“This is the first year that we are putting in writing the punitive damages that residency fraud will bring about,” Board President Noah Margo said. “It allows the district to go after punitive compensation from defrauding the district.”

Margo estimated that the district discovers residency fraud, which is illegal, at least once a month.

As a basic aid district, Bev-

erly Hills Unified School District derives the bulk of its funding from property taxes, therefore fewer students means more money per student.

Hall called the new policy language “distasteful.”

“I am concerned about the children,” he said. “To follow these kids home and police this...is wasteful.”

Margo said the policy is intended to act as a deterrent so that people know there are ramifications if they are caught.

“This is to protect the district,” Board VP Brian Goldberg said. “We do have a problem with residency fraud in this district.”

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | AUGUST 15, 2014 Page 5 HEROIC ACTION—Carlo C. Sgroi, a 1988 BHHS grad and soccer star, earned a commendation from the city of Ione fire department. Sgroi, a member of the city’s police department, arrived to a scene just before fire personel, where a detached garage was fully involved and flames threatened the home.

He forced entry into the house, on fire and filling with smoke, located the sleeping occupant, and escorted him to safety.

Sgroi was recognized for his professionalism by the city’s fire chief, Ken A. Mackey, left.

BASKETBALL STAR VISITS–Children at Camp JEM Chai Sports Division of Beverly Hills’ JEM Community Center were visited by surprise celebrity, L.A. Clippers’ star Blake Griffin. Founded by Rabbi Hertzel Illulian with the camp directed by Rabbi Levi Illulian, The center is home to indoor basketball and volleyball facilities, a swimming pool and a karate studio. Joining those rabbis and Griffin along with Benjamin Illulian, founder of Kosher 90210, and Rabbi Yossi Illulian, director of JEM Young Professionals, were Kevin Nassir, Jojo Novenbach, Kobe Novenbach, Dylan Nassir, Benjamin Flicker, Samuel Flicker, Jona Sassoon, Levi Sassoon, Ryan Raanan, Nathan Refaelian, Daniel Burns, Kevin Azeroual, Jaden Azeroual, Michael Larian, Mathew Larian, Joshua Daniellii, Nate Esmo, Max Farladanski, Noah Benjy, Ofir Kalfon, Jace Lavi, Ethan Lavi, Shai Sarfati, Jonathan Kash, Gabriel Kash, Eli Chriki, Michael Kavarani, Mathew Kavarani, Yonatan Shlomaf, Shneiky Wagshul, Shimi Laufer, Ethan Esmo, Spencer Baron, Josh Davids, Mendel Kavolski, Cameron Nassir, Nay’ron Franklin, Kaila Nassir, Hadar Michaels, Kaila Nassir, Eden Benezra, Naomi Benjamin, Celine Amin, Kayla Amin, Dorian Eliahu, Gabriella Kash, Lisa Farshadi, Mia Dahan, Kayla Arabori, Sheva Wagshull, Shirel Sarfati, Danielle Libenthol, Adi Libenthol, Tali Libenthol, Isabel Austinkukkof, Amanda Davood, Yael Kash, Melody Afgmam, Talia Arabori, Lauren Nassit, Natalie Harkham, Sarah Zarabi, Leah Zarabi, Devorah Illulian, Bracha Kovalski, Elie York, Sara Flicker.

Beverly Hills High School Looks To Protect Cash And Funds With Student Body Fund 95

By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt a resolution establishing student body Fund 95 on Tuesday in its latest effort to assist in safeguarding cash and funds that student groups can

access. The resolution limits the balance in the fund to $100,000.

Tuesday night’s resolution comes on the heels of the Beverly Hills Police Department starting an investigation into the theft of over $21,000 from

the Beverly Hills High School Associated Student Body account by an employee.

According to BHUSD Budget Director Mary Anne McCabe, the ASB leadership class handles roughly $1 million (see ‘BHHS CASH’ page 7)

GRIME FIGHTERS—Holy grime fighter, Batman! Superheroes are back to wash windows, lift spirits at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA. Pictured: Window washers from Sunland Window Cleaning dressed as Spider-Man, Captain America, Batman and Wonder Woman prepare to greet pediatric patients at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA at the 2nd annual Superhero Day. Photo By Reed Hutchinson/Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA

BHUSD Leaders Discuss Future Of Its Youngest Students

PENINSULA CELEBRATION—At 8:08 a.m. last Friday, The Peninsula Beverly Hills commemorated its 23rd anniversary with a sweet celebration for the entire staff. As a nod to its Chinese heritage and the auspicious significance of the number eight, the hotel first opened its doors at 8:08 am on Aug. 8, 1991.

Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum, led more than 40 employees in toasting the hotel’s 23 years as a Beverly Hills and hospitality-industry 5-star icon, while cutting into a towering multi-layer cake that artfully depicted signature aspects of the property.

Heaven On Earth Society For Animals Gala Is Next Month At The Beverly Garland Hotel

By Laura Coleman Heaven on Earth Society For Animals has been helping animals find homes since 2000 and on Sept. 18 animal lovers will come together at The Beverly Garland Hotel for a very special gala in an effort to end the suffering and destruction of homeless animals.

“Heaven on Earth Animal Society is one of the best run

organizations I have ever encountered,” said Bill Crowe, director of the Pet Care Foundation.

Crowe will be honored at this year’s gala in addition to Lori Golden, publisher of The Pet Press, and Patricia Winters, founder of Purrfect Solutions Rescue.

The evening will be (see ‘HEAVEN ON EARTH’ page 7)

By Laura Coleman Imagine if you were one day older...or younger. For the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education, that was the $100,000 question Tuesday night during a discussion on the cut-off date for transitional kindergarten.

Under district policy, children born between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2 are eligible to enroll in TK. As of this week when school began, there are two TK classes of 19 students each.

According to district policy, the number of students per TK class is capped at 20. And one student over that triggers

the hire of an additional instructor, which costs the district approximately $100,000, including benefits.

At the heart of Tuesday’s discussion was the question the district has faced every year since it began offering the class in 2011 - the question by a parent asking the district to accept a child who was born just a few days after the cut-off.

It happens every year, BHUSD Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford said. But it’s not something the district keeps records on because the answer is always ‘No.’ (see ‘YOUNG STUDENTS’ page 19)

Montage Hosts “Love Your Body” Healthy Living Event

Bill Crowe CPR FOR THOUSANDS– Beverly Hills CPR provided lifesaving CPR instruction for 335 BHUSD staff and teachers Thursday, making BHHS a lot safer this school year. The organization has provided training for over 90,000 people since 1977. Pictured, Fire Cadet Garret Miller (foreground) and Fire Cadet Zach Yslas are among those who helped at Thursday’s oneday training.

By Connor Moldo The Montage Beverly Hills joined in on Mayor Lili Bosse’s “Healthy City” Initiative on Wednesday, hosting the “Love Your Body” event.

Various health experts shared expertise on “meaningful approaches to living a healthy lifestyle” to help people remain fit and active as they age.

The event was attended by about 150 people on the Montage’s third floor terrace.

Janet Denyer, the Regional Director of Spa Operations for Spa Montage, spoke on the importance of stretching to the daily lives of citizens. She claims “there is nothing healthier for the body than stretch-

ing,” and this will help to relax the muscles, and also decrease risk of injury.

“I think the event was informative and influential for the people who came,” Bosse told The Courier. “I hope Beverly Hills becomes one of the healthiest cities in the world.”

One word of warning was relayed to the night owls of Beverly Hills: staying up late is not healthy for your body, and it is affecting your daily activities even though you may not be aware. For a proper night of sleep, experts at Wednesday’s event cautioned that one should retire at about 10 p.m., and attempt to get at least eight (see ‘LOVE YOUR BODY’ page 7)

GEORGE CHRISTY

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Ansel Elgort, Shailene Woodley and Nat Wolff romp on the Blue Carpet during FOX’s 2014 Teen Choice Awards at The Shrine Auditorium

“Money,

money, money makes the world go round.” The Emcee sings and dances. With his chorines in Cabaret, the musical fromcomposer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb renowned for its hot revivals (think Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli from the original cast). Cabaret highlights Berlin’s decadent days of the Weimar Republic when the Nazi Party began ruling Deutschland in the 1930s.

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decades later, money, money, money makes the world go round for the infamous Madame Claude during her Hollywood heyday when she cultivated her “jeunes filles.” A royal in her reign, leading her charges into a world of luxe sex where riches abound, even perfecting their beauty by introducing them to makeover doctors and stylists. Often marrying them into jet set society.

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illiam (Bill) Stadium, author of 44 bestselling biographies, documents in riveting detail the saga of underground coin in his racy article Behind Closed Doors about Madame Page 6 | August 15, 2014

Claude (still alive at 91 in Paris) and her big-time rivals featured in the September issue of Vanity Fair. Many under-theradar global names are revealed.

Charles

de Gaulle!

Marlon Brando! John Kennedy!

Aristotle Onasis!

Marc Chagall! Elie de Rothschild!

Yves Montand!

Taki Theodoracopoulos!

Porfirio Rubirosa!

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n Vanity Fair’s layout this month, the 1985 snapshot of Madame Claude reminds us of a plain-Jane school teacher, with her sweetly innocent smile.

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Fernande Gruet, Madame Claude published a memoir ten years ago, portraying herself, notes Bill, “as an aristocrat, from the chateau country of the Loire Valley where her father was a local solon. She had been educated at a Visitandines convent, and taken vows of austerity. A war heroine, she served as a Resistance fighter who paid for that resistance with an internment at a concentration camp.”

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about Claude,” adds Bill, informing that “Madame Claude reduced the entire world to rich men wanting sex and poor women wanting money… she was a virtual clearinghouse for European beauties who wanted to visit Beverly Hills and see stars …

Claude and I would play a game, in which we would scan the Ma Maison lunch crowd and would guess which of the ladies who lunched had the right stuff to be Claude girls (also known as Claudettes). I was flattered when she praised my oeil Bella Thorne Chloe Grace Jordin Sparks Moretz aiguise, or good eye … The price for foreigners was $500, the local going rate for mer florist who was the mentor of Heidi Fleiss. Specializing in California blondes was $100.” the California surfer-girl archehe was brought down by type, Alex had far bigger busiParis’s vice squad over taxes. ness than Claude. (The two Taken to court on charges of never met.) proxenetisny (in France, prostihe European girls that tution itself is legal, taking a commission on prostitutes’ were Claude’s stock-in-trade earnings is not). “After the may have been too sophisticatarrest and release from jail,” ed for the Hollywood market in continues Bill, “Madame the same way Claude’s croisClaude’s reputation was sants had gone over the heads grander than ever – the color- of a crowd hungry for bagels.” ful, haughty madame and her peaking of Vanity Fair happy stable of courtisans.” and this week’s news of the loss o Shame,” says Vanity of the fabulous Lauren Bacall, Fair’s social arbiter Reinaldo we recall way back when Tina Herrera, “being associated Brown was editing the magawith a professional on the order zine. (Remember Tina’s thenof Madame Claude.

Most controversial cover of the pregwomen would like to have a nant Demi Moore which today wouldn’t lift an eyebrow?) past.”

Hosting one of her terrific paro create the illusion of ties at MGM Studios, Tina seatrespectability, Claude opened a ed us next to Lauren Bacall. patisserie, but the bakery Also known as Betty by chums, failed,” informs Bill Stadium. her birth name being Betty “When I called Jackie Collins to Persky. ask her impressions, she conhe disco deejay struck fused Madame Claude with Madam Alex, the Filipina for- up dance music between din-

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ner courses. Betty stood up, grabbed my hand, and shouted “Let’s dance!” An invitation only a fool would refuse.

Which we did. Explaining our big toe was broken from tripping on an unrepaired linoleum patch at the office.

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Gladys Knight and the Pips!

Look, I cut my finger yesterday, chopping apples for my Waldorf salad. Get up, kiddo, and let’s shake it.”

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o” was not in the offing. We hobbled, and loved watching gorgeous Betty Bacall rock the night away! When the deejay played I‘ll Be Seeing You, we danced cheek-tocheek. Easier on our big toe.

A moment in time.

Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

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“One Book, One City” Features The Boys in the Boat

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Public Library, the Beverly Hills Unified School District and the Human Relations Commission are collaborating to encourage all book lovers to share the experience of reading The Boys in the Boat.

Several events throughout the City will encourage the shared experience, culminating in a conversation with author Daniel James Brown at the Kenneth L. Peters

Auditorium at Beverly Hills High School at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12.

Community events will include discussions, Q&A, book signing and the reception, free and open to all.

The book is available at the Friends of the Library Store in addition to normal outlets.

For more information, for the latest events, and to R.S.V.P. visit www.beverlyhills.org/oboc

Echo Park Rising Festival Returns This Weekend

By Laura Coleman The fast-growing annual free neighborhood festival known as Echo Park Rising returns this weekend starting Aug. 15 and what a line-up!

For its fourth year, dozens of musicians will perform at venues throughout the community, including local acts with big followings like Peanut Butter Wolf, Vug Arakas, Danny Holloway, Miles Tackett, Myron & E, and Very Be Careful.

“We basically put on a really great free music festival that takes place all over the community,” said Ruth Kim, spokesperson for the Echo Park Chamber of Commerce, which

puts on the festival in partnership with the Echo and Taix.

Throughout the weekend, activities focused on music, creativity and diversity will spotlight the local small businesses centered around the main routes of Sunset Boulevard, Glendale Boulevard, Alvarado Avenue and Echo Park Avenue.

“It’s a very interesting, but tight-knit neighborhood,” Kim said. “Almost all the businesses are doing something.”

Last year Kim said 5,000 people came out. This year, she expects more.

For more information, visit: www.epr.la.

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ity to think properly and react quickly.

As always, residents looking to kickstart, or maintain their healthy habits, are encouraged to join Bosse and other community members on the weekly “Walk With the Mayor”, meeting every Monday at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall.

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hours of rest.

The most important hours for rest are between 10 p.m.2a.m. when our body is in REM cycle, because when our body is deprived of a long period of REM, it affects our bodies abil-

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each year.

Board President Noah Margo said the establishment of Fund 95 is only a first step in a process put controls on cash flow.

“There’s room for improvement,” he said. “That high school needs to be cashless.

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chaired by Rachael MacFarlane and Tammy List.

“They save lives and they do it in the best possible way; efficient, clean and with a lot of passion,” Crowe said of the L.A. nonprofit. “They are one of the few animal organizations dedicated primarily to domestic cats which makes me love them even more because only 28 percent of all cats who enter the municipal animal shelters make it out alive.”

The Heaven on Earth Society for Animals is a haven for homeless cats which includes

The entire school should be on one cashless system.”

Margo emphasized that the technology has existed for decades and advocating pursuing avenues to realize this throughout the BHUSD. Three years ago, food services went cashless with students using food cards to purchase meals.

“We want a solution,” he said. “Why are we not completely cashless?” an adoption program and a “Heaven Can Wait” isolation program for shelter cats, in addition to spay/neuter transport services.

The society is also home to “Perry’s Place.” The Perry MacFarlane Sanctuary and adoption center was established by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and his sister Rachael MacFarlane in 2011 to pay tribute to their mother, Ann Perry MacFarlane.

The gala reception on Thursday, Sept. 18 begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner program to follow at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.heavenlypets.org.

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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S

The Blanca Terrace At The Bazaar By Jose Andres Offers Tastings And Tapas

By Laura Coleman Since opening seven years ago, The Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel on La Cienega has been one of the hottest restaurants in town. The restaurant still boasts some 500-plus patrons a night with an average check for two running between $200-$250.

This summer marked the launch of “Tapas on the Terrace,” which boasts happy hour prices Sunday through Thursday for treats prepared directly from the Bazaar kitchen, including the beloved lox-and-bagel cone.

Next month, the SLS will launch the “Terrace Tasting Series.” The kickoff Friday evening monthly event slated for Sept. 12 will feature Casamigos tequila with a 6-course tapas and tequila pairing, all of $45.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR–The Courier’s cartoonist Janet Salter (left) was honored with the Zelda White Woman of the Year Achievement Award at the Associates-IMC Tree of Life luncheon yesterday in The Beverly Wilshire. Salter is pictured together with Mayor Lili Bosse, who presented her with a proclamation from the City.

FILM PREMIERE-The Weinstein Company and Lexus hosted the L.A. premiere of their 2nd Lexus Short Film Series Life Is Amazing where two rising filmmakers were invited to interpret the theme. The result is Market Hours (directed

by Jon Goldman) and Operation Barn Owl (directed by Satsuki Okawa). Pictured at the premiere are actors Kristen Bell, Allison Janney and Ted Danson.

STARRING CHEF-Jose Andres, who creates culinary delights for his signature restaurant The Bazaar, honed his skills at El Bulli in Spain, considered the greatest restaurant. in the world.

BREAST FRIENDS-Local artist Marcella Ruble (far left), who rendered the Beverly Hills Centennial Rose, is among the the featured artists in the gallery show “Thanks for the Mammaries.” The group exhibition was organized by Bettina Hubby (pictured) following her recovery from breast cancer. The show runs through Sunday at ForYourArt on Wilshire.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E New Incentives For Landmarked Properties May Provide Opportunities For Landmark Owners

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Planning Commission is considering elements of a new ordinance that would help to encourage historic preservation by giving property owners more flexibility with development standards for landmarked properties to accommodate modifications, while preserving historic buildings.

At a special public hearing last Thursday, the commission discussed ways in which they could work with property owners to establish incentives as provided in the Cultural Heritage ordinance.

The Zone Text Amendment would create incentives for properties that have historic significance by creating a new entitlement that would allow the Planning Commission to modify certain development standards that would otherwise apply to historic properties.

Property owners sometimes face difficulties when attempting to develop their properties in a manner that preserves or enhances the historic value and meets the needs of the owners. Thus, certain incentives can be enacted that relieve some of the burden of the constraints of landmark designation while encouraging the preservation of more historic properties.

Currently, the Mills Act establishes tax incentives with a 10-year contract between the City of Beverly Hills and the owner of property listed on the Local Register of Historic Properties. But the Cultural Heritage Commission is looking into more ways to encourage landmark designation and preservation of historic structures.

The proposal originated as a result of desired development for the Harry Cohn Estate, the former home of the Columbia Pictures founder, designated with landmark status last March. The homeowners requested a two-story addition to the main house to include a ground floor garage and a second-story security office. The proposed renovation encroaches into the front yard setback.

The Cohn Estate setbacks will be considered separately by the Planning Commission.

However, staff analysis determined the broader need for developing incentives for landmarked property owners and developed recommendations for a new entitlement process that would provide relief to owners of historic landmarks for certain zoning requirements to incentivize preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources.

The Planning Commission reviewed several ways the ordinance could be applied, including a specific list of renovations, Director approval and individual reviews. “So far at least, we will review one property at a time,” said Chair Howard Fisher, “coordinated with Historic Preservation.”

Fisher wants reviews coordinated between the Planning and Cultural Heritage Commissions.

In the public comment, attorney Stephen Webb submitted a letter to the Planning Commission stating that, “these incentives should still be made available to at least encourage the voluntary restoration and/or reconstruction of such properties without forcing a landmark designation.”

Webb expressed concerns that: “There is a disconnect between the opinions of the Cultural Heritage Commission and those of the community at large relating to landmark designation.”

“Since the primary purpose of designating a property as a landmark is to preserve the architectural integrity of the property, why can’t the objective be met without the designation?”

Webb believes that the incentives should be deter-

CITY SALARIES

pension contributions to their own pensions.

Unlike the private sector, until now the City has paid both the City's share of pension contributions and the employees' share.

The agreements are with the Beverly Hills Municipal Employees’ Association (MEA), the Supervisors’ Association, Confidential Association, Safety Support Association and the Management & Professional Association (M&P), retroactive to June 28 and through September 30, 2015.

City employees’ contracts expired Oct. 6, 2013.

The approved MOUs are identical to the MOUs that the Council rejected 3-2 on June 24, following a 4-1 initial approval on the first reading at City Council May 20.

Many City employees came to Council Chambers to hear the outcome of the vote, and several residents and employees spoke during Public Comment.

Under the agreement, all employees will receive a 10 percent increase retroactively effective to June 28, and a one percent increase, effective Oct. 2014, bringing the total increase to 11 percent with eight percent as a retirement offset.

In addition to employees' now paying their own share of CalPERS contributions, the agreement also caps employee health benefits to $1,873 for 2014 and $2,100 for Management & Professional and $2,000 for all others, protecting the City from rising health care costs and ends the salary surveys.

This agreement can be viewed as temporary, as City employees return to the bargaining table next fall. City employees are expected to press for even higher pay in the Fall.

The re-vote June 24 was needed after the botched debut of the City’s new Civic Openness in Negotiations, or COIN ordinance.

Intended to provide transparency and open governance, the COIN ordinance requires that two readings in City Council, two weeks apart and not on the “Consent Calendar” and that a fiscal analysis be posted to the City’s website 72 hours prior to the readings.

In addition, COIN requires an independent Lead Negotiator and fiscal analysis by an independent firm.

The Council after the June 24 vote learned it ran afoul of California's public employee

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is $81,400.

Readers are cautioned to note that the City uses the term "salary" to describe approximately 55 percent of what is paid to each employee.

The Courier uses total compensation amounts as provided to The Courier under a California Public Records Act demand.

Amounts reported by The Courier include all pay and benefits paid to or on behalf of each City employee by the City using taxpayer funds.

Total compensation reported includes "salary," pension and retirement, health care benefits, administrative leave (overtime), incentive or bonus pay, up to the approximately 11 different categories of compensation paid by the City.

Councilmember John Mirisch was the sole vote against.

The vote approved memoranda of understanding ("MOUs") with five of the City’s bargaining units.

A significant change from the current system provides that, of the 11 percent increase, 8 percent will be used by employees to pay their share of

THE HARRY COHN ESTATE —The former home of Columbia Pictures Founder Harry Cohn was landmarked in March (above). The owners are in the process of renovation and restoration today (below) Courier Photo by Connor Moldo

mined, “at staff level; whereas the more significant requests should go to the Planning Commission… the Cultural Heritage Commissioners simply do not have the requisite background and experience to determine these types of land use issues.” Fisher believes that historic preservation can be assured by covenant rather than by designation.

His remarks, said Fisher, “were not well-received.”

“There has to be a commitment to landmark,” said Cultural Heritage Commis-

sioner Noah Furie. “The idea of giving the Planning Commission authority to approve modifications for landmarked property is a good incentive to landmark.”

The Planning Commission was unanimous in their agreement to direct staff to draft an ordinance that would allow the commission to grant modifications they feel are necessary to preserve or restore historic properties. The staff is expected to return with a draft ordinance in September or October.

collective bargaining law, the Meyers Milias Brown Act, that prohibits "regressive bargaining," meaning that a party to a negotiation may not later reduce an offer as explained the City's labor negotiator, Peter Brown.

Any new offers thus could not retreat from the May 20 MOUs. “We have never done this before,” said Mayor Lili Bosse.

“I did not see anything in the COIN ordinance that said that regressive bargaining is not an option. The public expressed their position that we... don’t support the MOU’s.”

“Working with the COIN ordinance for the first time was challenging, complex and divisive. We will be working to improve and simplify the process in order to fulfill the goals of transparency and inclusiveness as we go forward,” said Bosse.

Another offer for a fouryear agreement was rejected July 2, which would have given employees a 12-13 percent raise over four years. Employees instead opted to return to the original MOUs. Mirisch expressed deep concern about CalPERS unfunded liabilities.

City Treasurer Elliott Finkel also acknowledged the unfund-

ed pension liabilities problem.

“The unfunded liability, which is currently more than $200 million, is so unpredictable that our CFO refuses to project what it will be in five years,” said dissenting Councilmember John Mirisch. “The City's share has increased from 10% to over 17% in the past five years. It’s irresponsible of us not to do everything in our power to deal with this.”

“It is an issue of sustainability,” he said. “The risk is 100 percent on the taxpayers.

We know the costs will grow but we can’t predict how much.” Mirisch protested that the MOUs “are too one-sided,” with the City paying the entire cost. “ “My hope was that the bargaining units would have at least shared the pension burden with us,” said Mirisch. He would like to influence the state away from CalPERS and towards a defined contribution system enjoyed by most private businesses today.

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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ?

Portman, Sally & Bill Hurt, Costco To Be

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

UCLA Study: Diabetics In Low-Income Honored At CHLA’s Noche de Niños Gala Areas More Likely To Have Amputations Academy Awardwinning Actress Natalie Portman, philanthropists Sally and Bill Hurt and Costco Wholesale will receive the Courage to Care Award at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Noche de Niños gala, Natalie Portman Saturday, Oct. 11 at The Event Deck at L.A. Live, presented by Delta Air Lines.

The event was inspired by an 11-yearold terminal cancer patient, Dustin Meraz, whose legacy was to inspire others to have the “courage to care” for children in need.

• Portman first became involved with CHLA in 2008 as a regular volunteer in the Teen Lounge, a space for teens and adolescents coping with hospitalization, and helping Child Life specialists with patient activities in the hospital playrooms. Portman has also donated to the hospital’s Children’s Fund, which provides such services as purchasing blood for transfusions.

• The Hurts have invested in the Children’s Hospital Institute for Medical Education, and also fund My VOICE Adolescent Transition Program that helps teens with chronic illnesses and disabilities transition to adult-focused care. Mr. Hurt has been a member of the hospital’s board since 1986 and currently serves on

the executive, finance, compensation and investment committees.

• Costco Wholesale has donated more than $16 million through employees, vendors and its own corporate match program, making it the hospital’s largest corporate donor.

“Noche de Niños not only raises significant funding for our most critical needs, it gives us a chance to shine a light on those behind the scenes who are selflessly giving of themselves to help advance our mission,” says Richard Cordova, FACHE, CHLA president/CEO. The event is sold out. For event or sponsorship information, visit www.CHLA.org/GALA.

Celebrity Poker Tourney Benefits Lupus LA “Get Lucky For Lupus,” the 6th annual poker tournament benefitting Lupus LA will honor Nick Cannon with the Ace Award, Thursday, Sept. 18 at Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St. Grammy-winner Toni Braxton will emcee the festivities beginning at 7 p.m., which will include a silent auction with memorabilia from noted sports, music, TV and film stars, and the chance to win a $10,000 poker seat at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event in the Bahamas.

Tickets, for those 21 and over, start at $100 and are available at lupusla.org. For more information, call 310-657-5667.

A UCLA study shows that California diabetics who live in low-income neighborhoods are up to 10 times more likely to lose a toe, foot or leg than patients from affluent areas like Beverly Hills.

Earlier diagnosis and proper treatment could prevent millions of amputations, the researchers say.

The authors hope their findings, published in the August issue of Health Affairs, will inspire policymakers nationwide to follow California’s example and improve access to treatment by expanding Medicaid and other programs for low-come residents.

The authors used data from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research’s California Health Interview Survey, which estimated the prevalence of diabetes among low-income populations by ZIP code. They blended these statistics with household-income figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and hospital discharge data.

The result was a detailed set of maps showing diabetic amputation rates by neighborhood for patients 45 and older — the age range at greatest risk for amputation from disease complications. ”Neighborhoods with high amputation rates clustered geographically into

hot spots with a greater concentration of households falling below the federal poverty level,” said co-author Dylan Roby, director of health economics at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and an assistant professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. “Amputation rates in California were 10 times higher in the poorest neighborhoods, like Compton and East Los Angeles, than in the richest neighborhoods, such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades.”

In 2009, California doctors surgically removed nearly 8,000 legs, feet and toes from 6,800 people with diabetes.

Roughly 1,000 of these patients underwent two or more amputations. On average, 20 diabetic Californians were wheeled into the operating room each day for an amputation.

Read more at www.bhcourier.com.

Face Forward To Host Celebrity Gala Supporting Victims Of Domestic Abuse Face Forward will hold its 5th annual gala, “A Venetian Masquerade,” hoping to raise $500,000 for the organization that supports those physically effected and deformed by domestic violence, from 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sept. 13, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel downtown.

Founded in 2007 by Deborah and Dr. David Alessi, the charity works with advocates around the nation to identify victims of domestic violence who are working toward recovery, yet

carry the physical evidence of past abuse, and provide probond reconstructive surgery.

Lanna Parrilla (Once Upon a Time), Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie), Misse Plye (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) and Tom Arnold (Roseanne) are set to attend; and singer Estelle will entertain.

Tickets, available at faceforward.nbblticketing.com start at $350 for individual seats and $3,500 for tables. For more information, call 818-825-5798.

TOURNEY–CHLA Heart Institute physicians and staff at the recent Chad Volleyball Tournament in Hermosa Beach, sponsored by the Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists. From left: Irina Alfonso-Hildago, Alan Lewis, Arista Butrum (Chad Foundation founder), Michael Silka, Grace Kung, Jeffrey Pinchuk, Arash Sabati, Novell Castillo and Joseph Daniel.

CHLA Heart Institute Volunteers Screen 47 At Annual Chad Foundation Volleyball Tournament Cardiologists and technicians from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Heart Institute tested 47 participants at the annual Chad Volleyball Tourney in Hermosa Beach earlier this month.

Put on by the Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists, the tournament raises funds to support CHLA’s Heart Institute and the heart screening program.

The tournament marked the 20th anniversary of the event,

which dedicates the day to a competitive volleyball play and performing heart screenings for the participants.

Arista Butrum created the foundation and named the event after her son, Chad Alan Butrum, a former North Hollywood baseball/football player, died from sudden cardiac arrest while playing football, a few days short of his 27th birthday, The foundation provides

free heart screenings for young athletes, students and the indigent and creates artwork “that challenges the mind and heals the spirit.” Butrum said.

“It’s been difficult learning to live without our boy, Chad, for 20 years,” says Butrum. “It’s like learning to live without a major accoutrement, but 7,000 screenings later, a high school athlete made it clear to me why we do this when he shook my hand and thanked me for his screening, a tear appearing in his eye. He said, ‘I’m sorry you lost your son.’ I looked at him and said, ‘this is for you. You have a long, healthy, happy life and make all your dreams come true. This is Chad’s gift to you, you are what it’s all about.’”

George’s Lovers was the winning volleyball team, led by AVP professionals Curt Toppel and Bill Strickland. Read more at www.bhcourier.com

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For Parents—Help Children Find Their Passion, Empower Them From Bullies Q. Dear Dr. Fran: How can moms prepare for the many extracurricular tryouts and excitement around all that occurs during middle school?

For instance, should they be prepared for their kids to try some things they may end up not following through with?

Suzanne I.

stick it out to the end of the season and learn from the experience. So many kids are allowed to begin and then drop out when it is even a bit unpleasant.

These are the kids that do not grow from the golden opportunity to wrestle with discomfort and conflict and learn how to work through it.

A. Dear Suzanne: Moms and dads need to keep a few things in mind when their kids try out for many extracurriculars during middle school.

First, help your kids keep their expectations, and yours, in check. In other words, your kids will likely try their best and tryout for some things they may not get. You need to help them be prepared for that reality.

Too many kids and parents believe that “if I try my hardest and best I will surely make it in.” That is only sometimes true.

I don’t want you to dampen your children'’s hopes. I am only suggesting that you prepare them for life’s everyday inevitable letdowns and disappointments so that when they happen the kids don’t have too far to fall.

Next, sit with your kids before they choose the activities they want to tryout for. Figure out together where your kid’s passions lie. Then, tell your child that once he or she joins the group/team they will have to

Q. Dear Dr. Fran: How might a parent prepare himself for the teasing/taunting/judgments from peers his child might face? How can he differentiate between this and bullying?

Doug B. A. Dear Doug: All bullies carry a secret that they, personally, have been the target of bullying,

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions mistreatment, and mishandling by someone important within their family. That important someone is usually their father or mother, and in less frequent instances, an older sibling.

Often, the mistreatment is abusive—emotionally or physically.

The child who is the victim in his own family cannot “hold” or contain the hostility and his rage. He goes to school or out

into the world and looks for an easy target. Then, he expels his hostilities onto another innocent victim. It is a vicious cycle.

• Teach self-advocating skills. Encourage talking about feelings.

Practice “taking turns,” “listening” and “talking” without interruptions, judgments, blaming, taking sides, or stating opinions.

• Teach kids how to ask for help.

• Enforce clear boundaries. When someone says, “Please stop, that hurts my feelings” make sure it is respected.

• Teach appropriate ways to build one’s self-esteem.

Advocate that the way to feel better about ourselves is in the kind way we treat others. Teach

that building ourselves up does not come out of putting others down.

• Implement swift, stinging consequences for bullying behavior. Make sure the stinging consequences are for short periods of time to keep your child motivated to try harder and regain privileges.

• Get help. If your spouse/companion sees this differently enlist the help of an objective, non-judgmental third party (minister, counselor, or therapist).

Dr. Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.-com.

Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

SCHOOL IS FUN!

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This Fall, It’s Full ‘STEAM’ Ahead At Pilgrim School ilgrim School may be 56 years old this year, but the energetic and innovative faculty and administra-

P

tion continue to come up with classes gy. Pilgrim is a college preparatory and programs that put Pilgrim on the school that believes students need a cutting edge of both art and technolo- firm footing in a well-rounded traditional education (including fine arts and athletics), but faculty and staff are constantly exploring recent innovations in education, teaching techniques, and learning technology.

This fall, Pilgrim students will have new classes in Computer Science and Engineering, and Kindergartners will have classes in Mandarin Chinese and Woodworking—yes, with real hammers.

Pilgrim students are entering a world where they will need to be able to process, assess, and synthesize huge amounts of information, and quickly find the relationships between seemingly unrelated elements to address the complex problems our society and planet face.

It is becoming increasingly important that they have exposure to a wide range of multi-disciplinar y, projectbased learning experiences that exercise their minds in new directions and hone their problem-solving skills. In January 2015, every Pilgrim student and faculty member will be involved in STEAM Week, a week where the entire Pilgrim community will focus on identifying, analyzing, and working to address some of the most challenging problems on the planet using tools of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Problems such as

hunger and water shortages will be addressed on a global, regional, and local level by multi-grade-level groups of students and faculty, culminating in a special STEAM Night where groups chosen by a panel of experts will give a series of “TED”-type presentations to the entire Pilgrim family.

The goal of a Pilgrim School education is to develop well-rounded individuals and innovative thinkers, reflected in the wide range of colleges that Pilgrim students are admitted to— schools like Williams, Ar t Center College of Design, Columbia, and UC Berkeley.

Teaching students to incorporate creativity into every aspect of their lives is an important element of this approach, and Pilgrim’s Visiting Artists and Writers program introduces Pilgrim students to working professionals who share their work and their creative process beginning with the youngest students. Add to this the wide range of “no-cut” athletics available, and it’s clear that this fall is the beginning of another year of exciting and creative experiences for Pilgrim students and their families.

Pilgrim School is at 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. For more information, call (213) 355-5204 or visit www.pilgrim-school.org. Pilgrim School is a division of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Golden Score Awards To Celebrate Musical Achievements Of Michael Giacchino, Jorge Calandrelli The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers Golden Score Awards will honor award-winning film and television composer Michael Giacchino and arranger/composer/producer Jorge Calandrelli in a Sunday, Sept. 28 ceremony in the Skirball Cultural Center’s Ahmanson Ballroom.

• Giacchino, who will be honored for composing, began working for Disney Interactive in the mid-90s, and by 2001 was composing for television and film simultaneously. His credits in-

Jorge Calandrelli clude TV series Lost, Alias and Fringe, v i d e o games— Medal Of Honor and Call Of Duty series—and features Michael Giacchino including: Mission: Impossible III, The Incredibles, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Cloverfield, Ratatouille, Up, Super 8, Cars 2 and John Carter, plus the current Dawn Of The Planet of the Apes, receiving numerous awards and nominations for his work including two Grammys, a Golden Globe, a Bafta and an Oscar.

• Calandrelli, who will be recognized for arranging, has pro-

ducing credits for such artists as Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Yo-Yo Ma and Placido Domingo.

His arranging and composing resumé include The Color Purple and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, his Concerto for Jazz Clarinet and Orchestra as well as a multitude of award-winning albums and performances that have garnered him 27 Grammy nominations, six Grammys and two Oscar nominations.

The evening will begin with cocktails and silent auction at 5 p.m. For additional information, sponsorship/ tribute journal advertising opportunities, and ticket sales, call 818-994-4661 or email scherr@asmac.org.

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Life After Beth–A Tale Of Two Halves To start off with, something is definitely askew with Life After Beth when John C. Reilly sits shiva (in mourning) for his dead daughter wearing a yarmulka— even kisses the mezuzah when entering his home—and, the white bread Christian father of the girl’s boyfriend is Paul Reiser.

That aside, the quirky screenplay by writer/director Jeff Baena (I Heart Huckabees), stars Aubrey Plaza in the title role and a very good Dane DeHaan as her boyfriend, Zach. Beth is bitten by a snake and dies ... and, then, she returns. At first she seems very normal so her parents Reilly and Mollie Shannon (your consummate Jewish couple) don’t want to tell her of her mishap.

They are glad she has returned to them so they all can resume their everyday normal life. Zach is freaked out when he spots Beth in her parents’ house and sworn to secrecy by Reilly never to tell her the truth.

Zach and Beth resume their loving sexual relationship.

Things get a little dicey for Zach when Beth starts to exhibit things of a zombies nature such as chewing up the interior of his car and devouring people.

Jerry Cutler on Film I laughed out loud at the clever dialogue and situations, but only for half the film. Then it started to lose focus and reach beyond, resorting to silly slapstick and the introduction of other zombies, one of whom is the long deceased grandfather played by writer/producer/director, actor and all around nice guy Garry Marshall.

When the screenplay went astray, it took my attention with it The first half gets 3 bagels-the second half, 1.

Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

Hollywood Museum Exhibit Celebrates Emmy Nominees The Hollywood Museum is celebrating the 66th Primetime Emmy Award nominees with an exclusive exhibition showcasing costumes, props and more from Emmy-nominated TV programs.

The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 14, spotlights nominees from The Blacklist,

Breaking Bad, Boardwalk Empire, Dancing With The Stars, Fargo, The Good Wife, Homeland, House Of Cards, Mad Men, Modern Family, The Newsroom, The Normal Heart, Nurse Jackie, Orange Is The New Black, Project Runway, Scandal, Sleepy Hollow, True Blood, The Walking Dead

and more.

The Hollywood Museum is in the historic Max Factor Building, 1660 N. Highland Ave. (just below Hollywood Boulevard) For more information, call 323-464-7776, and visit www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com.

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BH Dentist Dr. Janet Refoa Relocates To Better Serve Her Patients Dentist Dr. Janet Refoa has taken her legendary bedside manner and her JJP Dental practice to Wilshire Boulevard.

After 20 years on North Bedford, the new location, 8660 Wilshire, allows her to provide even more of the care and services that have earned her a large, loyal and loving patient base.

Dr. Refoa has clients who say, “I never experienced dentistr y until Janet. She is tender and truly cares about her patients as people.”

“Dr. Refoa is a superstar professional who knows how to take care of a person’s overall treatment, inside and out,” says patient Eunice Clarke who was impressed with Refoa’s “contagious, endearing spirit.” The first time she visited the office she was lost, says Clarke, “but I just followed her laugh and I found her.”

Her dental clinic does everything including general dentistry, implants, endodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry like veneers, Invisalign and more. Dr. Refoa is considered a premier Invisalign dentist, where she straightens patients' teeth without using braces.

Dr. Refoa’s been in what she terms her patients’ “dental home,” since May, but celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting and proclamation from Mayor Lili Bosse last month.

Dr. Refoa is no ordinary dentist.

She is an expert in the field of anti-aging dentistry and a strong advocate of preventive dentistry.

“Preventing pain, discomfort and cost is the basis for preventive dentistry,” says Dr Refoa, and the philosophy on which Refoa has built her prac-

tice, not on expensive procedures.

Dr. Refoa lectures at City schools on the importance of brushing and flossing to prevent gingivitis, periodontitis and more. Dr. Refoa sees patients 2 and up and “is very good with children.”

“The mouth responds to prevention 100 percent,” says Refoa, who works “to get inside the heads of people neglecting their mouths.”

A lot of people don’t go see a dentist out of fear,” says Refoa, “but they have options. They can watch TV or we can put them to sleep.” Dr. Refoa has equipment that precisely monitors Dr. Janet Refoa and Mayor Lili Bosse at the official the amount of nitrous opening of her new JJP Dental, now on Wilshire. busy patients and lots of information. oxide given to patents.

Dr. Refoa had a patient who came “I want to figure out why someone is not going to the dentist when we in on an emergency basis with a tooth can easily treat them without pain. falling out. “He was seeing a colleague And I don’t want people to wait for an of mine I thought was a good dentist,” says Refoa. “He said, ‘but I see my emergency to come in.”

One of her mottos is “give teeth a dentist every six months.’ I lot of peochance” and she’s famous for saving ple think they’re being taken care of, teeth. “I don’t go for the easy fix,” but they’re not. A lot of dentists don’t says Refoa. “Where as other dentists address issues like TMJ or give basic would recommend extraction and an information.”

Dr. Refoa “is crazy,” she says, implant, which is not always successful, I’ve helped patients save a tooth about taking continuing education for 5-18 years.” Dr. Refoa recommends courses, way more than required for a second opinion if a dentist recom- annual license renewal. "I’m not doing anything now that I learned in school,” mends pulling a tooth and an implant.

Customer service at JJP Dental Refoa says. “Dentistry has changed includes after-hours appointments for that much.”

Refoa is also a strong advocate of the latest technology and her office is filled with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment.

"Often, by detecting hairline cracks on a patient’s teeth, I have been able to save them from having unnecessary root canals and crowns.

This is all because of the technology; where I would have missed this opportunity for my patients without it,” says Dr. Refoa.

Her passion comes from being a little girl living in Iran, who was taken to the dentist in London, and learning she had nine cavities. “I didn’t know about flossing or dental care. I decided right then and there to become a dentist to help others.”

Finding a new home for her multi specialty practice is the the fulfillment of a dream for Refoa. The new space is twice as big (with more rear and street parking) as her former location where everything concerning her patients’ teeth is taken care of under one roof.

Another dream is creating “Dental Day;” a day when local dentists do pro bono work for “people who can’t afford services and are falling through the cracks.”

Mayor Bosse is enthusiastic, and the Beverly Hills Rotary Club, of which she’s a longtime member, is also lending support. She also a life member of Haddasah, board member of TeenLine, and a member of Sinai Temple.

JJP Dental Practice is at 8660 Wilshire Blvd. For more information, call 310-276-2009 or visit www.jjpdental.com. Prospective patients may also email janetrefoa@jjpdental.com and find her on Facebook and Twitter.

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Welcome To Beverly Hills Carmel

T

he Beverly Hills Carmel retirement communities, located on beautiful Bur ton Way at the entrance to Beverly Hills, invite prospective residents to come live the good life in a luxurious setting. Lovely, spacious apar tments, delicious Kosher dining, fun-filled activities, and customized loving care await residents at the Carmels.

Family owned and operated for more than 35 years, the Carmels have brought gracious retirement living to the Beverly Hills community since 1976.

Situated across the street from each other on Bur ton Way, both Carmels welcome residents and guests into the atmosphere of an exclusive upscale hotel: • Residents of Beverly Hills Carmel North will enjoy the luxurious feel of a boutique hotel, appointed with classic delightful décor that is full of charm.

• Residents of Beverly Hills Carmel South will discover a warm, welcoming atmosphere featuring a contemporary, light and bright décor that is pure elegance.

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internal injuries, severe pelvic fractures, detached sacrum, multiple broken ribs, bladder injury with urethral rupture, acute kidney injury, splenic lacerations, nasal bone fracture, severe cognitive deficit, plus multiple other injuries.”

The claim alleges that even though they knew that the roadway was unsafe for such vehicles, the City of Beverly Hills continued to issue building permits that approved heavy haul trucks traveling on Loma Vista Drive.

Cascio is described as a 15-year veteran cement truck operator with a Class A license to operate a tank truck and hazardous materials. He lost control of his brakes “on a downhill slope of roadway, causing him to crash into a tree. His cement truck overturned and slid down the roadway.” The claim alleges that the City of Beverly Hills "knew of the dangerous condition of this roadway."

The complaint does not name Over & Over Ready Mix Cement, the owners of the cement company.

“Between 2009 and 2014, there have been 40 serious collisions on that roadway," said his attorney Greg Vanni of Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell.

That includes the collision on March 7 that killed LAPD

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Officer Nicholas Lee when his vehicle was struck by a runaway truck and an accident on May 2 when a cement truck struck several parked cars when its brakes failed, "on a dangerous section of this roadway, resulting in serious, catastrophic injuries to the driver."

“Despite the fact that this crash history was known to the City of Beverly Hills it continued to issue building permits in the neighborhood that approved heavy trucks to travel on Loma Vista. The City knew that such trucks could not be safely operated on such a winding, narrow and steep roadway,” said Vanni.

Ironically, the claim acknowledges the City's mitigation efforts; including contracting with Fehrs and Peers Traffic Engineering firm, third party inspections and requiring secondary brakes for heavy haul vehicles in the area.

Cascio was a driver for the Over & Over Ready Mix cement company, which, along with Cascio and the cities of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, has been named in a lawsuit filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of the survivors of Det. Allen, including his mother, Sarah Allen, and children Ernest Allen Jr. and Latrice Allen-Richard. That suit was filed on Aug. 6.

Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry Weiner said that the City has not yet received either the

claim or the suit.

The City of Beverly Hills continues to make efforts to mitigate safety in the Trousdale area, where excavations for "basements" require hundreds of heavy haul truck trips daily.

The City’s Hillside Ordinance height restrictions, combined with unrestricted excavation that requires limited permit approvals, encourages development to proceed below ground. This results in dump trucks hauling soil away from the project and cement trucks to shore up the excavations. In this way, developers add hundreds, even thousands of square feet to the properties, not counted in the overall square footage.

The City has made huge strides in safety requirements for heavy haul vehicles over 26,000-pounds and/or having three or more axles, including limiting trucks to a maximum weight of 50,400-pounds, requiring regular and frequent inspections, specified haul routes, project site parking restrictions and secondary brake requirements. Other efforts include offsite parking on project sites, a limit of to two parking-permitted vehicles per site, new signage, CHP presence, limited hours of truck travel and 24-hour notice for large truck deliveries greater than 26,000-pounds.

The City has yet to put forth a plan that would limit excava-

tion.

In Bel-Air, where runaway construction has produced mega-mansions that are sometimes as much as two-thirds underground, the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance is keeping a watchful eye on Beverly Hills as ground zero for mitigating unsafe development standards in the hillside areas.

“They continue to grant hauling routes in the hills, which are inherently dangerous and unsafe. No matter how many mitigations there are, they can’t prevent a hauling or cement truck from blowing their brakes, as happened on Loma Vista. There are too many trucks in the hills now.

“The fact is that retaining walls are a much more sensible solution in Bel Air than removing tens of thousands of cu. yards of soil from individual projects. Its safer. And when homes are being sold for more than $50,000,000, the walls will not be eyesores as they will be covered by expensive landscaping. There are too many departments with different mission statements. The City needs to create one department which can coordinate these projects. We need to take a fresh look at the existing situation so we can bring about a rational and sensible solution,” said Fred Rosen, President and CEO of the Bel Air Homeowners Alliance.

On July 30, at the urging of

homeowners, Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz has filed two motions in the City directing staff to prepare a report on recommendations for the following: limiting hauling hours, requiring a hillside safety fee for increasing inspections and infrastructure work, withholding Certificates of Occupancy for outstanding violations, modifications to the exemption process for hillside grading, including cement trucks into the haul route hearing process, requiring a full completion bond on hillside projects and best practices, increasing notification of haul route hearings to a wider margin, and a street bond increase for haul routes.

Koretz’ motions are at least an acknowledgement of the situation, but they fall far short of creating legislation or enforcement to control truck traffic in the hills. After the accidents in Beverly Hills, some resident feel they need urgent action.

“An accident is going to happen; its actuarially unavoidable,” said Rosen. “It’s just a matter of time.”

Paul Koretz office has not responded to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit on behalf of LAPD Detective Ernest Allen or the claim filed by cement truck driver Brandon Cascio.

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his bike and chased the alleged assailant south on Charleville two blocks, before jumping off and tackling the man to the grass.

Dominguez held the man down until Beverly Hills police arrived to arrest him.

“He kept saying he didn’t do anything and to let him go,” Dominguez told The Courier. “I said ‘If you didn’t do anything, then why were you running?’”

Dominguez said he doesn’t make a habit out of chasing down bad guys, but felt compelled to step in and help.

“I just walked out and saw her on the ground and didn’t even think–it happened so quickly,” Dominguez said.

“I try to help everybody and am sure someone else would have done the same thing.”

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dollars on advertising that really only benefits us.”

Infiniti has also shown its drive to strengthen the Beverly Hills community by supporting the BHPD, BHFD, Tower Cancer Research Foundation, National Jewish Health and Celebrate Israel, as well as helping sponsor the Beverly Hills International Music Festival.

The generosity appears to be working. After just four months in Beverly Hills, Waskow told The Courier that his dealership is the #4 Infiniti dealership in

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polite, and positive message or photo? ‘ If in doubt, wait and reflect, and seek advice from a trusted parent, teacher, or friend,” Hertz said.

Online reputations can be made and unmade with just one click of a button. In addition, with a constant online record, Internet arguments or discussions can later be used to manipulate situations.

Take for example the story of one former bullied L.A. high school girl, who spoke with The Courier on condition of anonymity. After years of being victimized by a so-called best friend with a penchant for insults and deprecating jabs, the girl decided to end the friendship. The best friend-turned-bully ended up distorting words from a Facebook Messenger argument to the detriment of the girl's reputation, even fabricating allegations, resulting in the girl receiving a court summons. Though the

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On Tuesday, Lisa Korbatov asked her fellow Board of Education members to consider letting in one student who was born a few days shy of the cut-off date.

“It’s not really thoughtful to keep a kid out,” she said. “TK enables kids to have an extra year of kindergarten.”

Board President Noah Margo emphasized that such an action, which would prompt the district to change its current dates, could open the floodgate for adding more TK classes.

Since 2012/13, Beverly Hills Unified has been required by the state to provide TK classes - essentially, an unfunded mandate for BHUSD because it’s a Basic Aid District.

“Dates are always arbitrary and

Dominguez was already a popular fixture at the establishment, which has been serving Beverly Hills since 1991.

“He’s a good worker and works really hard,” Manager David Levy said.

“Our customers love him.”

BHPD Sgt. Max Subin confirmed that at around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, the police responded to a call of a possible robbery, arrived and arrested Clifton Moore, 26, of Santa Monica, for assault with a deadly weapon.

Subin said Moore didn’t actually take any of the woman’s belongings, but rather punched and kicked her, completely unprovoked before running away on foot.

“We’re always appreciative of witnesses stepping in like that,” Subin said of Dominguez’s assistance. “It’s very commendable.”

Subin said Moore was set to appear at the LAX Airport Courthouse on Thursday. His bail was set at $30,000.

Southern California.

"As a new neighbor, Infiniti of Beverly Hills has demonstrated its support of public education in our community with a significant contribution to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation," said Foundation President Ronit Stone.

Inifiniti's grant will be allocated over a four-year period and go toward funding year-round programs, including dance, art, science, technology, music, theater, athletics and academics for all age groups.

For more information about The Foundation or to make a donation, visit: www.TheFoundationBH.org. judge threw out the case immediately on grounds of partial evidence, the bully persisted until the girl decided to go through with the case to end things once and for all. While the girl ultimately won the case, nothing could compensate for the amount of time spent dealing with the situation, instead of doing normal 16-year-old activities, like studying for tests or spending time with friends.

Hertz said parents' best resource to educate their kids about bullying-related issues is to educate themselves.

Throughout cyber week, teachers will be teaching lessons based off of a curriculum which promotes safe technology and media for children designed by Common Sense Media. Hertz said parents can sign up to receive helpful information on the website at: www.commonsensemedia.org. In addition, the district will hold a parent night where parents can learn what they need to do to protect their children from online conflicts. capricious,” Boardmember Howard Goldstein said. The BHUSD’s date range corresponds to what is recommended by the state.

“What’s going to happen is we’re going to open up more TK classes,” he added. “For $100,000, I would have an issue with it.”

According to Tedford, every year there are kindergartners who are directed back to TK, simply because they are not ready. She said the solution would be to create a third class.

Boardmember Lewis Hall advocated considering an additional class to enable more young children to have the opportunity to attend TK. The board will consider the issue at its next Tuesday night meeting on Aug. 26 when staff returns with an updated TK-student count.

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• • • • • The Yiddish Tango Club, a group of musicians who combine traditional Jewish music with Latin flair, will be featured in the next “Sunset Concert” at 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

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Doors open at 7 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis. For information, call 310-440-4500 and visit www.skirball.org.

• • • •• The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is participating in Earthwatch’s Tree Tracker project from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23. A group of museum educators and scientists will identify trees and take measurements and leaf samples in the museum’s Nature Gardens, and on the south lawn.

This citizen-science meetup seeks to explore how trees affect microclimate. The data collected will be used in conjunction with the NASA flyover later in the week The event is free, but reservations are required to nature@nhm.org.

• • • • • TreePeople will hold free community workshops for those ready to take on the role of making their community more sustainable, from 9 a.m.1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at the TreePeople Center for Community Forestry, 12601 Mulhollland Dr. Participants will be able to choose from “Rainwater Harvesting,” “Native Plants and Turf Reduction,” “Citizen Forestry: How to Organize a Community Tree Planting” and “Outreach leader Ttraining.”

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Community Center.

Monday night’s premiere offered only a taste of the 30plus segments that Savenick said he has spent the past two years working on in an effort to provide a permanent record of what Beverly Hills was like.

The film offers curious anecdotes into the City’s history, such as that it was founded with a bit of chicanery on Jan. 28, 1914, thanks to the 500 folks who were “imported” into the area to meet the resident quota of 550.

Today, there are roughly 33,000 residents with an estimated half-million who pass through the City daily.

“I’m trying to save the memories, because that’s what Beverly Hills is,” Savenick said.

“That’s how history is written, by people who tell their stories.”

Celebrities, of course, were a part of Beverly Hills and Savenick distills vignettes from his 150 interviews that highlight just how much a part of the community they were.

For example, Lucille Ball was just like every other mom, Elizabeth Taylor was one young

man’s date to the Beverly Hills High prom, and Angelina Jolie was a punk teen who refused to babysit.

Among the many touching moments the director captures are just how safe and small town Beverly Hills was once upon a time.

Indeed, Doris Day used to ride her bike to Nate n’ Als and leave it unlocked outside. And few people locked their doors.

Other interesting trivia?

Beverly Hills residents Lucille Ball and Boris Karloff, who have each appeared on three U.S. postage stamps, rival U.S. Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln for the “most pictured on stamps” title.

Savenick’s full length documentary will premiere later this year.

The monthly program will be held on the second Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Roxbury Park Community Center.

Next month, on Sept. 8, Suzanne Lloyd and Mark Wanamaker will present rare insights into Harold Lloyd and other movie stars who helped create Beverly Hills and several phenomenal estates at “Beverly Hills, the Fabulous Era.”

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a high wall in full gear that fellow cadets much taller than him struggled to achieve.

“Max wanted to absorb everything that life could give him,” Steinberg’s brother said. “ As a younger brother, I was following a pathfinder, a trailblazer...his moral compass was always north. Walking in his shadow, I had the privilege to miss some of the cracks on the road that Max stumbled on.”

Evie said the family would be “Golani forever” and professed the family’s support for Israel’s Birthright program.

Paige called Max her “hero” and said his heroism has inspired her to decide to attend college in Israel.

Rabbi David Barron helmed the evenings proceedings, which included speeches from his siblings, parents and some of Max’s closest friends and fellow IDF soldiers. There was also a video message from Haim Saban, a speech from

CALPERS (Continued from page 1)

“I have not been satisfied with some of the more unusual, or alternative investments they’ve been seeking,” Finkel said. “It’s a step in the right direction.”

CalPERS, the largest defined pension plan in the United States, covers benefits and investments for around 1.6 million current and retired public employees. Last month its portfolio surpassed $300 billion in assets.

The CalPERS "stated return" of 7% -- which it fails to meet -- allows the City to claim its "unfunded liabilities" are "only" $126 million. In reality, based on actual market value of investments held by CalPERS, the shortage is $212 million according to Rhoads.

According to the results of an actuarial study performed

by CalPERS, as of June 30, 2012 the City’s unfunded pension liability is $126 million. In May this year, Beverly Hills Chief Financial Officer Don Rhoads determined that the market value of the City’s unfunded 2012 liability was $212 million.

Faulty investments may have contributed to CalPERS dismal one percent return on its investments in 2012, a mark that fell well short of projections.

The pension plan did, however, rebound the last two years according to Rhoads, with investment returns of 13.4 percent in 2012/13 and 18.4 percent in 2013/14.

“This at least would have a positive impact overall,” Rhoads told The Courier, noting that he expected to have a more current number from CalPERS next month.

With City employees now

BEVERLY HILLS Jewish Community Federation President Jay Sanderson, as well as musical performances from local cantors and a reggae tribute in honor of Max’s favorite musician, Bob Marley.

Friends shared stories of an always-smiling young man who would drop anything to help a friend in need.

“Max was the best friend you could ever ask for,” one friend reminisced.

Israeli 19th Knesset member Rabbi Dov Lipman spoke at the ceremony and called Max an “Israeli hero.” 33rd Congressional District candidates Sen. Ted Lieu and Elan Carr were among the dignitaries in attendance. Ari Ryan, Chairman of the Young Leadership Los Angeles Executive Board of Directors for the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces (FIDF) said the group would do its best to “carry out Max’s legacy.”

Max’s mom described her son’s final resting spot: “No longer the lone soldier, forever at his home, Israel.”

legally obligated to pay their eight percent CalPERS contribution, the City will continue to pay its employer contribution, which is now at 17 percent, up 10 percent from just five years ago. Within another five years, that is expected to increase to close to 30 percent, which would represent a tripling of rates within a 10year period.

The downside for the taxpayer, Finkel speculated, is that more conservative investments could result in the pension plan asking for higher contributions from the taxpayer.

“More conservative investments would probably cause them to lower the anticipated rate of return, which would then increase the unfunded liability” Finkel said. “It comes down to a lower amount of money they’re estimating to have in the future. That means you and I and the other taxpayers get to top it off.”

Despite the recent gains, according to the Journal, today CalPERS only has enough assets to cover 76% of its guaranteed benefits to retirees.

According to the City’s 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), as of June 2012 (the most current data), the funded status for Beverly Hills’ defined benefit pension plan for safety employees is at 79 percent, while the plan for miscellaneous employees is funded at 82 percent.

Six years ago, according to the CAFR, the safety employees fund was 11 percent higher at 90 percent, while the miscellaneous plan was 14 percent higher at 96 percent.

“This is by far the most serious long term economic threat to the well being of our City and other cities throughout the state,” Mirisch said.

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CORONET–Beverly Hills’ Aly Tauber (left) will be among the young ladies to be presented at the National Charity League’s 65th Coronet Debutante Ball on Nov. 29 in The Beverly Hilton. She is pictured with her mother Elizabeth Tauber (center) and Mindy Jones. Photo by Lee Salem On Nov. 29, the National Charity League will host its 65th Coronet Debutante Ball at The Beverly Hilton. Presented will be a group of teenage girls who have spent the past six years volunteering in various community service activities.

Last Saturday, the debs-to-be were introduced at a luncheon in Bel-Air Country Club, chaired by Mindy Jones. Coronet Board President Mary Montalbo handed each girl a 14-k gold lavalier to be worn on the big night.

The ball will be chaired by Janet Walther.

A S T R O L O G Y by TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 15). Slow down and enjoy this year. There will be gifts to unwrap each and every month.

You’ll be drawn to the glamour, lights and music of September. October will bring an exchange of ideas that leads to a new business and/or, for singles, a hot love affair. What you learn in November will help the family. Cancer and Pisces people adore you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll run out of daylight before your plans are executed, but night holds opportunity. One poet noted, “As the evening twilight fades away, the sky is filled with stars, invisi-

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ble by day.”–H. W. Longfellow VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your vision is specific, but it will not benefit you to hold fast to uncompromising ways. Ask for input and really listen. Your work will be better when others influence it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whatever you are feeling, it will be important to express it, if not directly, then artistically or through physical work. Bottled-up feelings aren’t good for you, even if they happen to be very good feelings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People will be interested in what you do, but if you explain too much about it, you

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating birthdays are Madeline Gussman, Jimmy Webb, and Abby Dalton (Aug.15); Angela Bassett, Anita Gillette, Joan Seidel and Carole Shelley (Aug. 16); Rodney Crowell, Robert De Niro and Peter Kretschmann (Aug. 17); Mansour Jaragh, Victoria Levy, Martin Mull, Robert Redford, and Madeleine Stowe (Aug. 18); Bill Clinton (Aug. 19); Sheldon Slate, Joan Allen and Connie Chung (Aug. 20); Kenny Rogers (Aug. 21); Valerie Harper and Cindy Robert Redford Mansour Jaragh Williams (Aug. 22). of finding hot and cold running groundwater. After all, he had become a living legend in the city he helped create. But, at age 57, he began building the site of Cabot’s Museum (pictured, left). However, When recalling the history and unlike most museums that erect a glamour of the resort destinations building and mount their colleclocated in the Coachella Valley, tions on the interior walls, or disDesert Hot Springs is mentioned as play artifacts in cases, Cabot’s Muan afterthought, much like an unseum is all a preserved bit of hiswanted stepchild. But two related tory … from buildings and furfactors made that town unique. nishings, mostly hand-made, to One: the superb quality of its water The Cabot family lost its for- the tins of food on the shelves. … hot and cold. The other is Cabot tune in 1913, and after years of Nestled in the hills above Abram Yerxa. wondering, the young man found Desert Hot Springs, the museum, The son of Frederick Yerxa, his way to the Desert where he founded in the 1940s when Yerxa owner of the largest mercantile homesteaded 160 barren acres of was alive, has been spruced up business in Boston at the onset of what is now Desert Hot Springs. and open for visitors. Step through the 20th Century, and named after As the story goes, an Indian apone of the 65 rough hewed doorhis maternal uncle Henry Cabot proached Yerxa’s campsite and, ways as you wander among the 35 Lodge, Yerxa, at the age of 16 trav- drawing a map in the sand, told rooms, or look at the vista through eled to Alaska to sell his family’s the new arrival where to find waone of the museum’s 150 winbrand of cigars. There he immersed ter. Imagine the surprise when he dows and you literally step back himself in Inuit culture and lan- drilled his first well and up bubin time.

Information about guage, (he also spoke Sioux, Span- bled hot water; then, he drilled a Cabot’s Museum is available at ish, English and French), and wrote second well about 600 yards 800-941-7610. the first Inuit-English dictionary, away, the water came up cold. now on display in the Smithsonian Yerxa could have been conCONNIE Institute. tent to rest on his accomplishment

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won’t have the independence you cherish. Keep the enigma going.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If there’s one thing that turns you off today, it's arrogance. You worked for what you have, but you don't believe that gives you the right to look down on those in a different position. Your humility will teach others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re a history buff, but even you have to admit history's main flaw: It repeats itself. If history was a fellow partygoer, you might avoid it after a few drinks.

Today, you’ll have no interest in visiting with it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s a carrot-on-a-stick situation. Is it possible to have what you want? One definition of impossibility: a temporary stage in the development of everything that was, is and ever will be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You have your own way of reading the omens, and when you see the signs, you’ll find they don’t lie to you. Your interpretation today will be accurate, but just know

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). Should you let someone in on your secrets? This really needs to be kept to the innermost sanctum of associations. Let people prove themselves to you before you’re this intimate.

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The grief group is meeting for the first time, but unlike most such entities, the members are under 40, with most grieving over the loss of young husbands, and wives and children. One manhas brought his 2-week old baby. As happens with most support groups, they became “family” over time.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014 211255 The following is/are doing business as: THE WHITE SALON 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #515 Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Narges Akbari 124 N. Clark Dr. #104 Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Narges Akbari, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 1, 2014; Published: August 15, 22, 29 September 5, 2014 LACC N/C — — — — — — — — — FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014206410 The following is/are doing business as: SPR TUTORIALS 17328 Ventura Blvd. #314, Encino, CA 91316; EDUCATE GOOD, LLC 17328 Ventura Blvd. #314, Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: on July 30, 2014. Educate Good, LLC, Steven Rubin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 30, 2014; Published: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2014 LACC N/C — — — — — — — — — FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014 195683 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FARSHAD FARZAM DDS 2) FLORENCE DENTAL GROUP 1575 E. Florence Ave. #A Los Angeles, CA 90001; Farshad Farzam D.D.S. Inc. 1575 E. Florence Ave. #A Los Angeles, CA 90001; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: on January 1, 2014.

Farshad Farzam D.D.S., INC. Farshad Farzam, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2014; Published: August 15, 22, 29 September 5, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191076 The fol-

lowing is/are doing business as: IMPROBABLE SCIENCES 8424-A Santa Monica Blvd. #707, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Kristopher B. Harris 942 N. Orlando Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 21, 2009: Kristopher B. Harris: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191089 The following is/are doing business as: THE CODE FOUNDATION 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1038, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jerome Patterson 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1038, 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: Jerome Patterson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191098 The following is/are doing business as: FURS BY MONIKA 215 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Monika Herbig 19010 Archwood St. #4, Reseda, CA 91335; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1978: Monika Herbig: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191105 The following is/are doing business as: DR. CATHERINE BEGOVIC 462 N. Linden Dr. #330, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Make You Perfect, Inc. 462 N. Linden Dr. #330, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s)

has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Catherine HuangBegovic: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191111 The following is/are doing business as: 1) S & S TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2) S & S ELITE TRANSPORTATION 3) S & S EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #197, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2304; Ti-Twan Sebala 16145 Lake Padden Lane, Fontana, CA 92336; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ti-Twan Sebala: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191154 The following is/are doing business as: SOURCE POINT WELLNESS 1155 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Amanda Cohen, L.A.C. 1155 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 09, 2014: Amanda Cohen, L.A.C.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014186908 The following is/are doing business as: FABULOUS NURSES 618 S. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; Marcela Pussetto 618 S. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; Coleen Tunney 3 Ima Loa Court, Newport Beach, CA 92663; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under

the name(s) listed herein: Marcela Pussetto: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 10, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014197986 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEVERLY HILLS IMAGE MAKER 2) B.H. IMAGE MAKER 3) BEVERLY HILLS STAGE MAKER 4) B.H. STAGE MAKER 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #715, CA 90210; Mahin K. Hakak 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #715, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1990: Mahin K. Hakak: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 24, 2014; Published: August 01, 08, 15, 22, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014184309 The following is/are doing business as: FORWARD SUNSET INC. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Forward Sunset Inc. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. #1100, Los Angeles, 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: Paul Morris, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 09, 2014; Published: August 01, 08, 15, 22, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014199114 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PIAGET NORTH AMERICA 2) PIAGET 319 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Richemont North America, Inc. 645 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10022; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Anthony Gruber, V.P. Finance, CFO:

“CHEE WHIZ!”

BY IAN LIVENGOOD / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

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18 Tax law subjects 20 Like much tax law 69 “Absalom and Achitophel” poet 21 Gallery figure 70 Piddling 23 Former Potala 71 Break ground?

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75 Record label co-founded by 26 Gulf of ___ Jay-Z 27 Court V.I.P.’s 79 “That will be ere 28 Driver of “Girls” the set of ___”: 29 Models, in a way “Macbeth” 30 Guy who’s covered 80 Unsure answer in mud? to “Where were 35 “Impossible is the 2014 Winter nothing” sloganeer Olympics held?”?

37 Spiced tea 83 Group of two 38 72-Across, e.g., 84 7-Layer Burrito informally seller 39 Models 87 How seatbelts should be fastened 41 Motor grp.

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46 Request upon 91 End of the NATO leaving? phonetic alphabet 49 Ruckus 92 Iroquois foe in the Beaver Wars 51 African-American martial art?

94 Nuts 53 Iowa college 97 Actor Stanley’s dinner 55 Cabby’s phrase on reservation? arrival 102 Filmmaker 57 S O S, e.g.

Nicolas 103 Loads Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more 105 “___ got an than 4,000 past puzzles, ANSWERS FOUND idea!” nytimes.com/crosswords IN NEXT 106 Advance ($39.95 a year).

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19 Seasonal cookie eater 22 Italian town with Giotto frescoes 25 Roast locale 31 Drink since 1948 32 Trail to follow 33 Stop on a wine tour?

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Ernani, involami,” 58 Decorator’s creation e.g.

59 Did away with 12 Flute section 61 Tuxedo 13 D.C. summer accouterments setting 62 Chinese dynasty 14 Declares, preceding the informally Three Kingdoms 15 Rider of the war 63 Go at horse Babieca 64 Game on the line?

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Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2014; Published: August 08, 15, 22, 29, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014194563 The following is/are doing business as: LAW OFFICES OF MELISSA B. BUCHMAN 433 N. Camden Drive #400, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Melissa Buchman 433 N. Camden Drive #400, 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: Melissa Buchman, Principal: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 18, 2014; Published: August 08, 15, 22, 29, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014209775 The following is/are doing business as: WEST LA CAR SEATS 1474 S. Canfield Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ilana Chaya Blitzstein 1474 S. Canfield Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2014: Ilana Chaya Blitzstein, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 31, 2014; Published: August 08, 15, 22, 29 , 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014203273 The following is/are doing business as: WENDY NAILS 8734 W. 3rd Street.

Los Angeles, CA 90048 Kevin L. Nguyen 12015 Elliot Ave. El Monte, CA 91732; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kevin L. Nguyen, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 28, 2014; Published: August 08, 15, 22, 29, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014212911 The following is/are doing business as:

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 14-O-2664 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO INCREASE RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BENJAMIN ANDREW RUSH CASE NO: BP152964

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and persons (a) The City Council is authorized pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 5471 to who may otherwise be prescribe, revise and collect rates and charges for water services and facilities furnished by the City. interested in the will or estate or both of: (b) The City Council wishes to increase the rates and charges (the “rates”) for water services and facil- Benjamin Andrew ities furnished by the City, as provided in Exhibit A. Rush, Benjamin (c) The City Council identified the parcels upon which the proposed rates would be imposed and cal- Andrew Rush, Andy Rush culated the amount of the proposed rates.

Section 1: The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds as follows:

(d) The City Clerk caused a notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed rates to A Petition for Probate has be mailed as required by Section 6 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution.

been filed by: William Forrest Rush in

(e) Each notice described the amount of proposed rates, the basis upon which the amount of the pro- the Superior Court of posed rates was calculated, the reason for the proposed rates, and the date time and location of a pub- California, County of Los lic hearing on the proposed rates.

Angeles (f) On July 29, 2014, at the date, time and location set forth in the notice, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed rates and heard and considered all objections and protests thereto and at the close of the public hearing, the City Council determined that written protests had not been presented by a majority of owners of the identified parcels.

The Petition for probate requests that William Forrest Rush be appointed as personal representative to administer the (g) All code references in the column entitled “Reference” in Exhibit A are to ordinances or resolutions estate of the decedent.

of the City of Beverly Hills unless otherwise indicated.

Section 2: Effective September 6, 2014, the rates shall be increased as provided in Exhibit A. Section 3: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and her certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 4: This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirtyfirst (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: August 5, 2014 Effective: September 5, 2014 LILI BOSSE Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY KOLIN City Manager

DON RHOADS Director of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT A [see attached]

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administrative of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 09/05/2014 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: 11 Room: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the hearing date noticed above.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Brien, Gold, and Mayor Bosse NOES: Councilmember Mirisch ABSENT: None CARRIED

Attorney for petitioner: Adam Wayne Pollock (286489) 5743 Corsa Ave. #213 Westlake Village, CA 91362 Tel: 909/985-9828 Published: August 8, 15, 22, 2014. Beverly Hills

Courier NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 4456-037052 Property : 25155 Piuma Road, Malibu, California 90265 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF T R U S T D A T E D 10/15/1974.

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 9/8/2014, at 9:00 A.M., Gregory' Grantham, as duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/15/1974, as Instrument No 3595,in book T-9086 , page 378, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECK OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL CHECK ACCEPTABLE TO THE . TRUSTEE, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD.. NORWALK, 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 Slate described as: EXHIBIT "A"-- LEGAL DESCRIPTION The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 1 South, range 17 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, according to the Official Plat of said land filed in the District Land Office on August 31,1896.

EXCEPT that portion lying Northerly of the centerline of Piuma Road, formerly Coal Canyon Road, 60 feet wide, as established by Deeds to the County of Los Angeles, recorded in Book 9284, Page 142 and in Book 12381, Page 163, both of Official Records, in the County Recorder of said County.

APN 4456-037-052 Trustor: David Taxe and Rose Taxe The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 25155 Piuma Road, Malibu. California 90265 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability tor any incorrectness of th: street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein **: A NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION HAS BEEN RECORDED Instrument.

No. 20140306270** Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 590,000.00, including as

provided in said note(s) . advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of tie Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any. will increase this figure prior to sale.

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.

Bidders are advised that a Sotice of Pending tatton has been recorded concerning the property.

The beneficiary under said Deed of I rust heretofore executed and delivereJ to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. Die undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county when the real property is located on 1/21/2014 as Instrument No. 20140065940.

Date: August 13. 2014 GREGORY GRANTHAM, Trustee Signed by: RICHARD TAXE Agent for Irusifce Sale Info line (310)4762193 “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 310-746-2195.

Published 08/15/14, 08/22/14, 08/29/14 Beverly Hills Courier.

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Certified Health Coach Offering variety of healthy cooking: Gluten-Free, Raw, Healthy Snacks and much more...

References available upon request.

Call Natalya at 310/754-6570

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Between Robertson and La Cienega

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Available for writing or clerical assignments or as a personal assistant, companion or otherwise.

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• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Call: 936/223-1864

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

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310.859.0440

ELDERLY CARE

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BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

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EXPERIENCED

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CAREGIVERS/ HELPERS

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Experienced, reliable, EUROPEAN detail oriented and Female Available.

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25 YRS. EXPERIENCE. For 09/01/14 In-Home/Office/Studio In Exchange for P/T 1st Choice Caregiver LLC Stacey: 424/666-7442 Driving, Elder Companion,

46 COMPUTER CONSULTANT

Competitive pricing.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

Kind, Caring, Mature Quiet,

Non-Smoking/Drugs, Retired K-6 Female Teacher Power Plate Training. w/ Exellent References, Lose Weight, See SEEKS Guesthouse or Results Immediately. Private Bdrm.+Bath

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

Small Business Networks In all subjects including Data Safeguard & Recovery Cloud Computing, Backup SAT/ACT prep. & Remote Access Services K-12 and University.

Notary Services Also Graduate of UC Berkeley.

Available

Call David at 310/666-6171 or email

BOUTIQUE PILATES STUDIO

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COMPUTER

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14-YEARS EXPERIENCE. Individual or Group.

Drawing & Painting, Beginners -Advanced.

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by Professional Teachers / Artists

With Coaching Experience Available

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IN YOUR HOME

CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

for babysitting, private basketball lessons & some tutoring.

Call Nick at:

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P RIVATE +S EMI P RIVATE S ESSIONS

Call 818/981-4064 Cell 818/634-7163

310/633-1052

INNOVATIVE INTERNATIONAL GOURMET PERSONAL CHEF &

• FINE ART • SUMMER CLASSES

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is Available for PERSONAL ASSISTANT OR NURSE COMPANION OR CAREGIVER Price Negotiable.

Contact Ruth at

213/364-1470

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:

New Horizons

323-932-8700

NH-N URSE . COM PROVIDING COST EFFICIENT CARE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME 24/7.

Do you need experienced LVNs, CNAs, caregivers with references to provide tender loving care

Skilled Nursing & Companions.

JB Family Nurses Registry, Inc.

• 310/991-0662 •

has standby nurses available 24/7

License, Bonded & HIPPA Compliant

Call 818.742.8764/818.310.2121

—————–––– N u r s i n g C a r e RETIRED RN

Good Company.

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NEED HELP? WE UNDERSTAND. ..

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded.

Live in or out.

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

BEVERLY HILLS

90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Beverly Hills Men’s Boutique Requires Full-Time Position.

• Facilities • Shipping • Maintenance • Stockroom

We can help YOU!

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OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

Executive and Virtual Offices in the heart of Beverly Hills C A M D E N D R I V E / S A N TA M O N I C A

Freshly Remodeled. Full service building featuring valet parking, concierge, gym, pool. Sophisticated, corner unit is light & bright w/ floor to ceiling windows, large balcony w/ sweeping city views.

Mark Meyer • Keller Williams Realty

Virtual Office: Starts at $95/MO. One month free with any virtual agreement Knowledge of Federal Call 310.858.5558 Express/UPS shipping Executive Offices: Move-in Special Live receptionist • Mail receipts • Free WiFi systems, cleaning, access to meeting rooms and much more. r e p a i r s , maintain garden area and deliveries. Must speak 270 WILSHIRE BLVD & write English.

TOWNHOMES/ Background check & RETAIL FRONTAGE at 9595 CONDOS FOR SALE & SMALL OFFICE clean DMV required.

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. *** SUITES *** Please Call Miss Jayne:

www.gbcone.com

310/273-6544

NO NNN All Utilities Included.

Must Lease Now!

**************** Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 323/806-9498 90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

125

3,598sf. (possible expansion to 5,914sf).

Good parking, elevator identity, many windows, large conference room, executive offices, large kitchen, open work area, more private offices.

Please Contact:

INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES

ASHER COMMERCIAL 310/666-2872

different tasks in daily operation of the website.

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E-mail resume to:

sales@2020PC.com

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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

and speak with the living legend.

Great investment for your children or grandchildren.

—————–––– ANGEL INVESTORS $75,000 needed for

————— SMALL OFFICES In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been completely remodeled.

Prefer Attorneys.

2 offices Available $850/MO. & $575MO. Call 323/782-1144

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Academy of Motion Picture

final phase of the Elite in Software, Demo Launch World Wide at Year's End. Substantial Profits & Return on Short Term, Serious Inquiries Only.

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• Executive Suite $400 up includes utilities • Penthouse 2,267 SF • 4F w/views 2500-5000 sf

Mylene 310/246-9625 or 310/242-0507

www.211spaldingdrive.com

EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE

• • • • • • • JUST REMODELED • Elevator access.

Rent Includes: HVAC, electricity, phone, high-speed internet, use of conference room.

310/653-2551

268 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $983,500 High Floor 1,400+ sq. ft.

Total Renovation. 180 degree unobstructed views..

Designer Kitchen. Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Appliances. Real Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Bathrooms 2 Jumbo Balconies Quiet Location.

288 LAND FOR SALE

2 BED/2 BATHS $550,000 Magnificent renovation Quiet Corner.Tree Views Lower Floor.Granite Island Kitchen.Stainless Steel Appliances. Real Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Baths Raised Coffered Ceilings South & West Exposures

BEL AIR CREST from $1,798,000

THE REMINGTON from $1,790,000

THE ONE CENTURY from $2,995,000

CENTURY TOWERS

BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to

310-365-8565 • MarkMeyerEstates.com

Private Office Suite Wilshire Bl.

1 Large Executive **************** Window Office & We provide experienced ————— 1 Support/ Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s OFFICE ASSISTANT/ Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444 CUSTOMER SERVICE for seniors needing ————— Reception Area.

Online computer company companions to drive them to looking for a motivated, B E V E R L Y H I L L S Contact: Stan Gerlach SUB-LEASE doctors, prepare meals, self starter & energetic Or: Bryan Dunne BEAUTIFUL REMODEl light housekeeping, etc... individual. Sales, customer OCCUPANCY IMMEDIATELY! 310/550-2500 service & helping with We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

• BEVERLY HILLS • 211 S. Spalding Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 2 Bdrm.+Den+2.5 Bath Penthouse Offered at $1,625,000

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ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

240

from $525,000

PARK PLACE from $759,000

CENTURY WOODS

305

415

WANTED TO BUY

ROOM FOR RENT

WILL RENT TO BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. OWN CONDO Westwood, Private Bdrm.+Bath Century City, in Newly Remodeled Beverly Hills, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo Brentwood, Westside Area’s Hrwd., central air, w/d.

Professional’s.

Pool, gym, sauna, No Pets, Non-Smoker.

Excellent Credit. secured bldg. No Pets.

310/652-7290

Cble.+Internet+Util. Incld.

from $1,700,000

407

Female Only $950/Mo.

LE PARC

GARAGE/STORAGE

310/228-8620

from $1,499,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

TO RENT

YOUR 427 Montana Ave. AD Storage Space HERE SANTA MONICA

Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

To advertise your services, call:

310.278.1322

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

425 HOUSES FOR LEASE

•• BEL AIR ••

• BEVERLY HILLS •

Newly Remodeled 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath HOUSE FOR LEASE Completely Redone Separate office / Guest quarters with with new kitchen and hardwood floors. bathroom. Pool.

BH Unified School District. $6,000/MO. $5,500/MO. Call 310/472-8396 Call 310/271-3435

BEVERLY HILLS HOME FOR LEASE $11,500/MO.

438 SO. ALMONT DRIVE

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

ULTRA LUXURIOUS TOP FLOOR IN 3-UNIT BUILDING B E V E R LY H I L L S 141 N . A R N A Z D R I V E 3 BD + DEN/OFC. or 4 BDRM + 2.5 BA $5,500/MO.

Entertainers Dream!

Living Room and Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen w/Top of the Line Stainless Steel Appliances Including Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Cook-Top Microwave and Dishwasher, Custom Cabinets and Granite Countertops Throughout, Hardwood Floors, Recessed Ceilings w/Crown Molding and Recessed Lighting, Central Air and Heat, Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups in Unit, Two Car Garage. Immediate Move-In. No Pets Allowed.

For more info call: 310/276-2119

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

GORGEOUS 9 YEAR YOUNG HOME WITH 5 BEDRMS, OFFICE, HUGHE FAMILY ROOM, COOKS GRANITE KITCHEN. LONG TERM OR SHORT TERM. FABULOUS ENTERTAINERS FLOOR PLAN WITH BIG SCREEN TV IN FAMILY ROOM. BEVERLY HILLS SCHOOLS, DRAMATIC AND SOPHISTICATED HOME BRC00456048

SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111

BEVERLY HILLS 336 SO. WETHERLY DRIVE FOR LEASE $6,900/MO.

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

Prime Beverly Hills Most Desirable Townhome Ultra Luxurious 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath +dining room+patio

NR. WILSHIRE/WESTWOOD

320 S. CLARK DR.

10966 OHIO AVE.

Robertson/Burton Way North Of Wilshire Bl.

LOVELY 1 BEDROOM

Terrific Bright Upper Newly Decorated All Hardwood Floors & Granite EXTRA LRG. 2 BD. 2BA.

$1,595/MO. Stove, vinyl, Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building. No pets.

Non-smoking facility.

$2,595/MO. ELEVATOR, stall shower & tub, balcony, laundry on each floor, QUIET, gated 12 unit building.

No pets, no smoking.

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Call 323/252-5600

3 r d & D o h e n y D r.

Call 323/252-5600

Beverly Hills Adj.

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• 1 BEDROOM •

Carpets, WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 100 S. DOHENY 1 2 1 BDRM., 1 / BATH. mini-blinds, stove, 10535 WILSHIRE BL. 24-hr. security, swimming refrigerator. balcony, gated parking. * * * * * * * * * * * pool, tennis court, gym,

SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT 4th floor. room view, upgraded. High-rise bldg.

Privacy, secured bldg., 2 BDRM. + DEN + 2 BATH Next to 4-Season’s Hotel.

N O W AVA I L A B L E digital a/c+alarm, internet, On 10th floor with view. $2,475/MO GATED 5 STAR gourmet kitch, all marble LUXURY PROPERTIES Call 310/892-4166 Granite countertop, hardfloors, 2 car garage.

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED or 323/653-3862 Pets OK. $5,995/Mo. wood floors in secured full *BEL AIR Appt 310/271-4207 service building: Tennis *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY court, pool, doorman and CENTURY PARK EAST BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS 2 parking. $3,500/MO. 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS North of Olympic HUGE 3,000 SQ. FT. Call 310/466-4060 $5,950/MONTH 922 S. BEDFORD ST. Largest model in Complex Completely Remodeled Total Renovation. Furnished 2 BDRM + 2 BATH 3 BD + 2 BA CONDO BEVERLY HILLS High Floor. 2 Jumbo Balconies In Spanish 4-Plex LARGE & SPACIOUS Newly Remodeled Spa Tub. European Kitchen Granite Counters. Stainless Steel Upper and Lower 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS All New Appliances Appliances. Marble Floors Units Available.

Quiet corner unit with 2 Cars Parking 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS New kitchen & bath, central air, high ceilings, $2,350/Month $5,850/MONTH private entry, balcony, stainless steel appliances, Almost New. Largest model in Complex. Total Renovation hardwood floors, fire- washer & dryer, controlled Sam 310/422-6026 Furnished. High Floor. 2 Jumbo place, Central A/C, high entry, pool & spa. 2 parkBalconies. European Kitchen ceilings, alarm, double Granite Counters. Stainless Steel ing, Beverly Hills Schools.

Appliances. Hardwood Floors garage. Pets OK. Close Quiet Location $3,150/MO. to shops & restaurants.

Call 310/833-5437 UNIQUE & Robertson / Burton Way 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATHS SPACIOUS Starting at $4,500/MO. $3,900/MONTH NEWLY REMODELED New Renovation. European Design Call 310/890-5576 N O R T H O F S U N S E T Kitchen. Hardwood, Granite, CORNER UNIT !

No pets. $1,250Month

310/275-0467

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443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • •• • •• •• BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

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————— *8725 Clifton Way*

GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM WITH POOL. SOPHISTICATED HOME WITH RECESSED LIGHTS, HIGH CEILINGS AND GRANITE KITCHEN AND BATHS. HUGE LIVING ROOM WITH FABULOUS WOOD BEAMED CEILING AND FORMAL DINING ROOM.

BRC00456048

SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111

BEVERLY HILLS • B . H . P . O . • 3 BDRM + 3 BATH + DETACHED OFFICE Granite kitchen and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, A/C, Beautifully landscaped.

North of Wilshire $5,900/MO. Call 310/653-2551

2430 Coldwater Canyon

4 Bdrm. +5 Bath Newly remodeled kitchen w/ new appliances. Hardwood flrs., lrg. backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Mo.

310/247-0270 310/433-1949 213/926-4213

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Stainless Steel,. Spa Tub, Walk-in Closet. Huge Balcony Ocean & City Views

1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH $2,750/MONTH Nice Renovation. 19th Floor Ocean & City Views. No Common Walls. Walk-in Closet Quiet Location. No Balcony

1 BED / 1 BATHROOM $2,750/MONTH Updated. Laminated Wood Floors Large Balcony. Ocean & City Views

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

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WEST

OF

DOHENY

LARGE, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS

2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

Prestigious High ceilings w/ crown Century Towers moldings fireplace, 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath wood shutters, central Brand New Remodel air, lrg. patio, hrwd. flrs., To Perfection. 1,300sf. lrg. closets, wet bar, W/D, olympic size pool, fridge, washer/dryer 24/7 valet, doorman, hook-up and parking. tennis court. $4,500 G R E A T H O M E O F F I C E .

310/476-4300 $3,000/Month

Newly Remodeled

• 1 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath •

Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, Pico/Robertson intercom entry, laundry 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,275 facility, elevator, prkg.

• L I G H T & A I R Y • • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, Brand new hardwood flooring throughout. restaurants, shopping & transportation.

New custom built-ins

in kitchen, huge closets, a/c, central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility.

• 310/276-1528 •

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• • • • • • Exceptional Condition! ••1 •Bd. + 1 Ba. • 323/937-3737 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 310/717-9029 French doors in bdrm. to • GREAT AREA, QUIET STREET. ————— — ————–––– ————— patio overlooking pool • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. **BEVERLY HILLS** BEVERLY HILLS ADJ • GORGEOUS UNITS • 1017 S. SHERBOURNE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Bedford/Olympic Central air, large Very Private & Spacious 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO balcony, pool, elevator, $2,495/MO. 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH $2,150/MO. on-site laundry, upper unit with breakfast POOL, WET BAR AND Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. intercom entry.

CENTRAL AIR. and formal dining room.

Lower unit with fridge, 320 N. La Peer Dr. Yard, laundry & parking. 170 N. CRESCENT DR washer/dryer in unit • 310/246-0290 • Available Immediately. $3,500/MO. and 2 car parking.

Call or Text Lesley CLOSE TO

Call 213/804-3761

at 310/770-2714

Call 310/880-7281 S H O P S & D I N I N G

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• WESTWOOD • **CENTURY CITY** M I D - W I L S H I R E In The HEART of BRENTWOOD ~ WEST ~ ≈ WEST ≈ Rochester Ave. 2220 S. Beverly Glen 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE T h e C a r l t o n L O S A N G E L E S L O S A N G E L E S 10933 • • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • • • • • 170 N. Crescent Dr. 11666 Goshen Ave. 11305 Graham Pl. 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • * * 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Spacious Newly Remodeled. ( • ) ( • ) ( • )( • ) ( ) * * * * * Jr . Executive • • L o t s o f • • Single ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath New hrwd. flrs., stain1 B d r m . + 1 B a t h less steel appl., balcony, Spacious a/c, fireplace, Character & Charm ! ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) * * * * ( • ) ( • ) * * * Glass Fireplace Large & Bright. WiFi, central air/heat, Intercom entry, a/c, controlled access, pool, controlled access, Newly Remodeled.

1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

Balcony, controlled laundry fac., prkg. dishwasher, on-sight on-site laundry, prkg.

Pool, a/c, balcony, access, parking, fireplace, patio, New hardwood flrs., • Free WiFi Access • laundry & parking. 1307 Barry Ave. fridge, stove, laundry controlled access, elevator, on-site laundry. granite counters, 310/473-5061 rm., prkg., intercom pool, elevator, parking, C L O S E T O S C H O O L 310/473-1509 stainless steel appl., Close to shopping, Close To U.C.L.A. alcove fireplace, entry, elevator. great restaurants S MALL Q UIET B LDG . laundry facility. & F R E E W AY S CLOSE TO SHOPS and Metro. fridge, laundry facility, 310/312-9871 310/477-8171 & R ESTAURANTS . Shopping & Dining in W E S T W O O D W E S T W O O D gated parking, intercom 213/364-8423 310/858-8133 1409 Midvale Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . entry, WiFi and more.

Brentwood Village

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•• • •••• B e v e r l y H i l l s • BRENTWOOD • * 1675 Colby Ave. •• 2 •Bd.•+1•1/2 Ba. • •• 138 N. Hamilton Dr. 125 N. Barrington Av. * * * * * •• • • • • Bachelor • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

• • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

Spacious & Bright.

A/C, dishwasher, stove, C LOSE TO C EDARS , Upscale, Bright, intercom entry, B EVERLY C ENTER , Gorgeous & Spacious. on-sight laundry, prkg.

R ESTAURANT R OW .

• • • • • 310/477-0072 310/531-3992 With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, BEVERLY HILLS stove, elevator, inter- W E S T L . A .

218 S. Tower Dr. Centinela Ave. •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• com entry, prkg. gym. 1342 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 310/476-2181 • • •• • • Bright Unit • Close to shopping, Single •• •• dining & schools. Granite countertops, Old World Charm ! balcony, on-site Bright, intercom entry, B R E N T W O O D laundry, On-site fridge, stove, laundry fac. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. parking. Close to CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED transportation.

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WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

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• •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • • 310/552-8064 • L O S A N G E L E S • • Rooftop jacuzzi 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t .

• • Single • with panoramic • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • city views.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • — — — — — – – – – • • • • • • • • Wifi, Bright, controlled CULVER CITY •Control access, pool, access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

3830 Vinton Ave.

• dishwasher, elevator, • Single • on-site laundry CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., • • • and parking.

SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • • • • 213/385-4751 TO WESTWOOD PARK. Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856 Pool, sauna, 310/478-8616 intercom entry, LAFAYETTE PARK elevator, on-site • WESTWOOD • 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. WESTWOOD laundry, parking.

1380 Midvale Ave. 1422-1428 Kelton Av. All Utilities Paid.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Spacious Granite counter tops, stain310/841-2367 • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Single less steel appliances, Hardwood floors, 2 Bd. +2 Ba. air conditioned, new H O L L Y W O O D dishwasher, controlled 1 Bd. +1 Ba. hrwd. flrs., designer 1769-1775 • • • • • access, WiFi, on-site N. Sycamore Av. finishes, balcony, ceiling laundry & parking. fan, elevator, controlled WiFi, pool, elevator, • • • • • access. Fitness ctr, yoga controlled access, on- C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. • B a c h e l o r Controlled access, room, wi-fi, skyview • Jr. Executive • 310/442-8265 • sight laundry, parking. 310/864-0319 laundry facility. lounge w/ outdoor fireC l o s e t o U .

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1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • WILSHIRE Utilities Included. place, laundry facilities.

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213/382-1021 • WESTWOOD • deck, central air, Wilshire Bl. 550 Veteran Ave. elevator, intercom S p a c i o u s * H O L L Y W O O D * • MIRACLE MILE • 2 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1134 entry, on-sight laundry, N. SYCAMORE AV. 615 S. Cochran Ave. • S i n g l e • 2 B d . + 2 B a .

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The democratic process is incumbent upon each citizen's voice being heard, which did not happen at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting. Not being able to attend, I had sent an email to each councilmember requesting it be read into the record. It was not. After the meeting, I found out that there were several other residents who also had sent their correspondence but their voices also were not heard.

I have attended enough meetings to know that it is procedure for the mayor to take calls and read correspondences into the record. Or, if time does not allow for the reading all the correspondences, then to acknowledge each indicating X-number in favor of the issue and Y-number opposing.

Last night both I and the other residents who stepped forward to be heard were ignored.

More distressing than the outcome to any issue is the fact the democratic process was bypassed. If this is the way the process has deteriorated, then there is no need to have public City Council meetings.

Christine Skirmuntt Ford ****** I am a life-long resident of Beverly Hills, educated at El Rodeo Elementary School and Beverly Hills High School. I returned here after my education was completed, bought a house, and have continuously made my home in this City.

The City of Beverly Hills was a wonderfully functioning and maintained place in my youth–really a jewel of a community, distinct from the neighboring communities. It has come to be just another little pocket of L.A. – albeit one with a “brand,” Where the streets, sidewalks and alleys used to be pristinely clean and scrupulously maintained, they are now dirty and trash-strewn, with pot holes in the streets and alleys, and shaved (rather than replaced) and consequently broken sidewalks. Where the police and code enforcement forces use to maintain order, there is now chaos. Instead of resolving problems, the enforcement divisions of this City now merely divert, diminish and denigrate the inquiries and complaints of residents. City resources–both monies and the attention of this City Council–are diverted to projects not supported by the residents, but promoted by City employees. The latter fail or refuse to provide full information to both the council and the residents concerning projects, so that full and fair decisions can be made. In short, this City has fallen apart over the period of my residence here.

During the same period of time, the number of City employees has dramatically increased, as have their compensation packages. During the same period of time, taxes and utility bills (with their hidden taxes) have dramatically increased.

I strongly oppose the proposed pay raise to the Beverly Hills City Employees. I understand the issue involved–that the pay raise is intended to "offset" in part funding of retirement benefits. I remain un-persuaded.

The City’s employees are, in general, extremely overcompensated. Their salaries are too high and their retirement compensation astronomical and unsustainable. As The Courier reported: “individual City employees are being paid comparably to what entire households in the Beverly Hills’ 90211 area code earn.”

Rather than giving enormous–and undeserved–pay raises to City employees, I suggest this City Council clean out the Aegean stables. Clear out the current batch of City employees, starting with the city manager. Cut the number of positions available, and offer the jobs first to residents of Beverly Hills. Bring up the standard of living in this community.

I vociferously object to any situation being created whereby I will need to work forever so the employees and former employees of the City of Beverly Hills can retire in comfort.

Dina Chernick ****** The ugly face of anti-Semitism appears again in our own backyard with actors slamming Israel. However, there are a few who do stand up for Israel such as John Voight (with whom I had the pleasure of conversing while in Jerusalem a couple of years ago), Howard Stern, Howie Mandel and Joan Rivers.

The horrors seen and felt in Israel courtesy of Hamas, the loss of 60 young men with a bright future, defending their country and the suffering of the entire Jewish population don’t deter Hollywood celebrities from their pernicious desire to side with the “press” and from their belief that the underdogs are the Gazians, who elected Hamas.

The reasons why this war had to occur and the fact that Hamas is a terrorist organization doesn’t seem to be clear enough to people whose views are guided by ignorance and or anti-Semitism, their choice.

On the anti-Israel side of the spectrum was Emma Thompson, who apparently has learned to keep her mouth shut, perhaps because her last movie was a flop, along with Mel Gibson, Russell Crowe who are sadly enough still being hired. Now, you have Selena Gomez and Rihanna, Dwight Howard, Rob Schneider tweeting their love for the Gazians and as always when they receive criticism will re-twit with an apology, which I believe to be bogus.

Jon Stewart, a so-called “comic,” has mocked the Jews on more than one occasion and still has a job.

We also have Penelope Cruz, which rather surprises me as I thought she was intelligent, while Javier Bardem did not surprise me as his mother has been a leftist nut for most of her life.

And let’s not forget Magic Johnson who refused to play in Jerusalem in September with other retired NBA players. Are we seeing the reverse from Johnson against the Jewish owner of the Clippers?

My question is when will other Jewish celebrities take a stand and come forth in favor of Israel? Scarlett Johansson didn’t teach them enough.

Pablo Nankin, MD

OUR CLOSEST FRIEND–THE MOON From time immemorial, human beings have been fascinated by their closest neighbor, luna - the moon. We kept account of its phases and all of its shadow areas as an image of a man’s face – a man in the moon. It tempted us to dare to travel to it and see what it was like.

Eventually we did indeed land a human being on the moon, which for the time was an extraordinary accomplishment. I remember being at a friendly party on the night we did accomplish that landing, on July 20, 1969. How excited we were! “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” : Since that night, 10 astronauts have followed in Neil Armstrong’s footstep.

In retrospect, we Earthlings have long flirted with this closest satellite of ours and, after a few landings on it, felt quite familiar with it. The moon has remained part of our romantic literature although by now our reach has been far beyond it into the uttermost satellites of our sun.

It is quite possible that one day soon, we may establish fairly regular trips to visit our friend, the Man In the Moon. And not longer after, we will be selling trips to the other solar satellites. The object of our dreams no longer but the terminal of our vacation trips: who would have thought all this possible not too may years ago?

Until that happens in reality, the moon remains at a distance. It comes closer sometimes though, like this season, which is the summer of supermoons, with a trilogy of big, bright and very close Moons in July, August and September. The brightest appeared last Sunday. If you missed it, be glad as the next one rises on Sept. 10.

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

POLICE BLOTTER The following burglaries, robberies and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Estimated losses in brackets.

ASSAULTS

07/28 07/28 07/28 08/05 08/08

9500 Wilshire Blvd.

300 N. Maple Dr. 200 N. Almont Dr. 700 N. Rodeo Dr. N. La Cienega Blvd.

BURGLARIES 07/31 800 N. Sierra Dr. 08/06 100 N. La Peer Dr. ($40) 08/07 1200 Lago Vista Dr. 08/10 1800 Loma Vista Dr. ($2,000) IDENTITY THEFT

06/16 300 S. Doheny Dr. 07/21 300 S. Swall Dr. 08/07 300 N. Palm Dr. ($80) ROBBERY 08/05 300 N. Canon Dr. ($6,000) GRAND THEFTS 06/28 300 N. Canon Dr. ($2,800) 08/02 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($16,790) 08/04 400 N. Beverly Dr. ($5,600) 08/04 500 N. Elm Dr. ($24,000) 08/06 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,550) 08/07 9500 Wilshire Blvd. ($42,500)

The Beverly Hills Courier welcomes and appreciates “Letters to the Editor” (1) The

shorter the better; (2) Keep to one topic; (3) Do not send letters appearing elsewhere.

Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Fax to: 310-271-5118; Mail to: The Courier, 499 N. Canon Dr. (#100), Beverly Hills CA 90210

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