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ISIS Threat Highlights Beverly Hills’ Metro Worries

Infiniti of Beverly Hills hosted “Showroom Chef” last Thursday.

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Fajita is a 4-month-old Westie/Schnauzer mix puppy looking for a home!

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JEM Hebrew School helps children make their own shofars.

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Josh Flagg teams with The Courier to tour exquisite westside properties.

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Normans Triumph Powered by stout defense and strong running game, Beverly Hills High football team beats San Gabriel 35-0 for the team’s first victory since 2012. For the full story on the win, see Sports on page 16.

No City Council Review For Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria

George Christy, Page 6 Reports Surfaced About Hillary Clinton’s Regular and Rigorous Workouts With A Trianer, According To Amy Chozick Of The New York Times For Strength During The Long Arduous Presidential Campaign Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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The Waldorf Astoria

BAA Writes Last-Minute Letter of Support For Somma Haul Route In Exchange For $30K

By Victoria Talbot In a last-minute letter to the Los Angeles Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee, the Bel-Air Association (BAA) Land Use Committee faxed a letter the evening before a scheduled hearing on a Haul Route Application for the massive project at 10697 Somma Way. The letter expressed support for the haul route.

The Bel-Air Association made the decision to support doubling the potential hauling and extraction in the area, according to residents, without contacting any Somma Way homeowners for their in-

(see ‘SUBWAY THREAT,’ page 19)

Part 5 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City.

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria successfully surmounted an unexpected hurdle on Tuesday, when the City Council voted 4-1 not to bring the project up for review.

Councilman John Mirisch, the lone dissent, had asked his colleagues to review the process which led to Community Development Director Susan Healy Keene approving (see ‘WALDORF ASTORIA,’ page 20)

By Laura Coleman Add terrorism to the list of woes future Beverly Hills High School students may have to deal with if the L.A. Metropolitan Transportation Authority doesn’t shift course on plans to run two subway tunnels beneath the City’s only high school. Yesterday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s sent shock waves across the nation with the declaration that ISIS was plotting to launch attacks on subways in the U.S. “I’m extremely concerned with this type of information,” Superintendent Gary Woods said. “The symbolic nature of a school holding our children, our hopes and dreams for the

Beverly Elder: Mary Dohn, 104, Good Shepherd Lamb

put or opinions. The move seems to have laid down the gauntlet between the BAA and the Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance (BAHA), and become the fodder for a membership drive over resident’s opposition to that action.

The Bel-Air Association website states that its mission is, “to enhance the quality of life in Bel Air. We are a non-profit organization that maintains Bel-Air as a safe, beautiful and vital community. This vision becomes a reality by encouraging participation from our (see ‘SOMMA HAUL ROUTE,’ page 18)

By Laura Coleman Mary Dohn moved to Beverly Hills in 1948, a newlywed Catholic schoolteacher from Indiana who had grown up with strong Midwestern family values.

“I always thought I’d get married, that I’d stop working and have a family,” Dohn recalled of the dream she’d harbored since childhood. At 38, she met fellow Indianan Bernard Dohn, 12 years her senior, and the two were soon married.

“He was interesting and involved in the world’s activities and was people-caring,” she

Mary Dohn

recalled of the man she was married to for 42 years until he died in 1990.

After a “lovely” honeymoon in Bermuda, the Dohns drove two cars (“probably” a (see ‘MARY DOHN,’ page 19)

PEACE PEOPLE — Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach participated in the International Day of Peace celebration with John Varvatos Fall 2014 ad campaign for peace and love event that supports Peace Rocks at the Varvatos West Hollywood boutique.

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

Friends of Greystone held their annual membership drive on Sunday.

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Celebrants included Paul Stanley, Madchen Amick, Parker Young, Tommy Davidson, Zach Gilford, Glen Hughes, Bailey Chase, Aasif Mandvi, Nick Simmons, Joe Walsh.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

October 9, 2014 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard City Council Chambers Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

PUBLIC HEARING The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a proposed new single family residence located at 1184-1193 Loma Linda Drive, and the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the MND on October 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The purpose of this meeting is to review the content of the MND and to allow the public and Commission an opportunity to comment on the MND. During this hearing no final decisions will be made with regard to project approval or denial. A separate, noticed public hearing will be held at a future date to review the merits of the project before any final decisions are made by the Planning Commission.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project involves the construction of a single-family residence on a currently vacant lot at 1184-1193 Loma Linda Drive in the Hillside Area of the City. The residence would include two stories and a basement, have a total floor area of 26,201 square feet, and have a height of 28 feet. The project would also include pools, a cantilevered deck, retaining walls, and water features. The proposed project would be located toward the center of the existing level pad on the northern portion of the site.

The project would also include amending the City’s Streets Master Plan to vacate portions of Loma Linda Drive and an intersecting, unpaved alley, and dedication of a new vehicle turnaround to replace the portion of the street proposed for vacation. Approval of the project requires approval of the following entitlements: • Hillside R-1 Permit to allow cumulative floor area in excess of 15,000 square feet and for export of earth materials in excess of 3,000 cubic yards (approximately 7,000 cubic yards of earth material are proposed to be exported) • Amendment of the City’s Streets Master Plan for a street vacation, alley vacation, and street dedication.

• Tree Removal Permit to remove 1 protected tree ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study, the City has determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared.

PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DRAFT EIR The MND is being circulated for a 20-day public review period, from October 1, 2014 to October 20, 2014. During the public review period, written comments concerning the document may be submitted by any interested person and/or affected agency.

Following the public review period, a separately noticed public hearing will be scheduled to consider adoption of the MND and the requested project entitlements. Comments on the MND should be directed to: City of Beverly Hills Department of Community Development 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 ATTN: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner Email correspondence will also be accepted at: asahakian@beverlyhills.org Public Review: Copies of the MND are available for public review at the following locations: City of Beverly Hills City Hall Planning Division and Office of the City Clerk 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Beverly Hills Public Library 444 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The City’s website: www.BeverlyHills.org The case file on this project, which includes the plans, applications, and related environmental review documents, is available for public review at the Community Development Department, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner at (310) 285-1127.

Sincerely, Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD — Infiniti of Beverly Hills showcased its luxurious showroom at its dealership at 8825 Wilshire Blvd. last Thursday evening, presenting “Showroom Chef” with delicious food from Beverly Hills’ own Porta Via restaurant. Guests were treated to an array of culinary treats and fine wines, as well as an upclose look at Infiniti’s line of luxury automobiles.

Pictured (from left): George Hart, area general manager for Infiniti; Seth Waskow, Infiniti of Beverly Hills general manager; and John Cairns, dealer operations manager for Infiniti.

Courier Photo by Matt Lopez

Gran Fondo Italia Race Returns to Beverly Hills This Sunday Riding Down Rodeo Drive

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will host cyclists from around the world Sunday for the Gran Fondo Italia, which will be riding down Rodeo Drive Sunday.

Beginning at 7 a.m., cyclists begin the grueling long-distance racecourse on Rodeo Drive between South Santa Monica Boulevard and Dayton Way. The course con-

tinues through Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway and through the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area on Piuma Road.

Following the uphill climb, they are expected to return to the finish at Beverly Hills City Hall by approximately at 10:30 a.m.

The 400-block of Rodeo Drive will be closed from 6 to

8 a.m. to accommodate the riders. Following the ride, there will be a raffle and awards ceremony feature ring hill-climb winner-jerseys on Sunday at the Beverly Canon Gardens.

There will be activities and vendors all day and the public is welcome.

For information: http://thegranfondoitalia.com/granfondo-italia-beverly-hills.

No Public/Private Compensation Study Coming For Beverly Hills

By Matt Lopez Those waiting to find out just how City of Beverly Hills employee compensation compares to those in the private sector are going to have wait a lot longer.

City Treasurer Eliot Finkel broke the news to the City Council on Tuesday that a long-awaited study public vs. private compensation study was no longer in the offing.

Last fall, the City paid $100,000 to Mercer, a pay and benefit consulting firm, to perform a study comparing the City’s pay and benefit plan with those in the private sector that were of comparable size or close to Beverly Hills.

Finkel said 30 companies were solicited for information, but despite efforts from both he and Mayor Lili Bosse to contact

the companies, complete pay and benefit data was only received by one private company. Three partial surveys, which Finkel said were not useful, were also returned.

At that point, the City’s Budget Review Committee decided it was not fruitful to continue spending money ($52,125 of the allotted $100,000 had already been spent) with such little return on information.

“The problem is to get the private sector to participate,” Finkel said. “They have no incentive to participate and we couldn’t twist their arm to get enough companies to do it.”

Finkel added that the committee wanted the data “to be close to home”, rather than going on a broader state-wide (see ‘CITY COMPENSATION’ page 20)

FURRY FAJITA—Fajita is a 4-monthold, 10-pound, Westie/Schnauzer mix puppy. He was found, skin and bones and full of fleas, in South L.A. rummaging through a trash pile for food.

Brought by a good samaritan to Shelter Hope, he has been cleaned up, cared for and is now ready for a loving home.

Those interested in adopting this sweet, street survivor may contact Kira Lorsch at 4dogs@RHLGroup.com or ShelterHopePetShop.org at 805-3793538.

Board of Education Round-Up

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District Business and Facilities Consultant La Tanya Kirk-Carter was unanimously chosen to serve as the district’s new Chief Administrative Officer. She has been working off-and-on with the BHUSD since 2009. KirkCarter replaces Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard, whose last day with the district is Tuesday.

60 SECOND SHOUTOUT—Whole Foods of Beverly Hills received a “60-second shoutout” from the City Council on Tuesday. Pictured: Front row, kneeling (from left): Marilyn Taniguchi, library services manager; Bryan Monfort, Lawry’s, holding plaque; Sean O’Donnell, the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, holding plaque.

Second row, standing (from left): Shokat Elist, Literacy student, holding plaque; Parvaneh Ahdout, Literacy student; Bonnie Robinson, literacy tutor; Mayor Lili Bosse; Renee Levey, literacy staff; Felor Yaghoubi, literacy student; Faye Ann Schulman, and Joan Eisenberg, literacy tutors; Etty Nasi and Rosa Lavian, (holding purse) literacy students. Third row, standing (from left): Mehri Yashari, literacy student (holding purse); Randi Palmieri, literacy staff; Bruce Berke, literacy tutor; Councilmember Nancy Krasne; Vice Mayor Julian Gold; Councilmembers Willie Brien, and John Mirisch; Don Mac Brown, literacy tutor and Sun Ham, literacy student.

Beverly Hills City Clerk Byron Pope Receives Master Municipal Clerk Designation

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills City Clerk Byron O. Pope has received the designation of Master Municipal Clerk (MMC), awarded to him by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. The designation is only for those who complete demanding education requirements and who have a record of sig-

nificant contributions to their local government, community and state.

Pope is a member of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, the IIMC and the City Clerks Association of California, where he currently serves in the position of 1st VP on the executive board. He is also a member of the National Notary Association and the

Administrative Services Policy Committee for the League of California Cities, where he served as its presidential appointee in 2008.

City clerk since 2005, Pope is responsible for local elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act and the Brown Act open meeting laws, among other duties.

The board approved 17 items related to IT and facilities constructions, including agreements related to Measure E schoolbuilding projects at Horace Mann, El Rodeo, Hawthorne, and Beverly Hills High School. To date, nine school buildings have been approved to be developed across the district.

Middle School Honors Math classes may once again return to Beverly Hills Unified in 2015/16 thanks to the continuing efforts of Board VP Brian Goldberg. Staff received direction to flesh out returning the program.

The board unanimously passed its latest District Residency Policy which codifies enforcement procedures.

The Dean of College Admissions got the OK to move forward with a $25,000 budget that supports a robust recruitment process to let colleges know that Beverly Hills Unified is “ready for business.”

Boardmember Howard Goldstein was appointed to the Oil Well Ad Hoc Committee. Goldstein, who joins President Noah Margo on the committee, replaces former Board President Jake Manaster, whose board seat Goldstein filled last November.

The district renewed its contract with CHOICES as part of its Drug Testing Program. However, boardmembers were vocal that its current drug prevention program is insufficient.

The board accepted the resignation/retirement of Executive Director of Budget & Food Services Mary Anne McCabe.

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Beverly Hills Fine Art Ordinance Changes Approved

DOHENY RANCH, AKA GREYSTONE, CELEBRATES 100 YEARS WITH BEVERLY HILLS—Friends of Greystone held its annual membership drive Sunday with a Western-themed open house for its members.

Pictured, bottom row (from left): FOG Executive Board Members Gay Lyn Parrish, Roberta Haft, Susan Rosen, Vicky Swartz and Anita Naiman. Second row (from left): FOG Board Members Richard Rubins, Daniella Hay, Sandy Zwirn, Suzanne Furst, Joy Schneider and Stella Derrostomian. Third row (from left): FOG Board Members Jerry Linkin, Richa Vijayvergiya, Christina Jhong, Victoria Shilton, Kathy Melamed and Adrienne Forst. Top row (from left): FOG Board Members: Ana Sanabria, Les Traub, Heather Schmieder, Chloe Popescu and Kim White Peterson.

Photo By Zale Richard Rubins

Roxbury Memorial Park Playground Renovation Project’s Construction Will Begin In October The Beverly Hills City Council voted at its Sept. 23 formal meeting to proceed with plans for the Roxbury Memorial Park Playground Renovation Project.

Construction is anticipated to start in early October with completion in early spring 2015.

The final phase of renovation efforts to Roxbury Memorial Park will include a new innovative playground with rubber surfaces, overhead

shading, sand and water play area, and a picnic pavilion.

Starting next month, Roxbury Park’s playground equipment will be removed and donated to Kids Around the World, a non-profit providing play equipment to children in underprivileged areas around the world. The equipment is scheduled to be given to villages in Ecuador and the Philippines.

During construction at Roxbury Park, residents are

encouraged to visit other City playground sites including La Cienega Park, located at 8400 Gregory Way, and Coldwater Canyon Reservoir Park at 1100 N. Beverly Dr. For more information about Roxbury Park improvements or to receive current playground construction updates, visit www.beverlyhills.org/Roxbury or call 310285-6840.

HIGH HOLIDAYS–With Rosh Hashana and the Yom Kippur high holidays on hand, the Beverly Hills JEM Hebrew School at the JEM Community Center, 9930 S. Santa Monica Blvd., brought their learning into action when each child, such as Liam Rozenfeld (left) and Daniel Romanenko got to make their own shofar (from a ram’s horn) and watch a show teaching them about the holidays’ shofar tradition. JEM Hebrew School has students from BHUSD’s El Rodeo, Horace Mann, and Hawthorne, who meet on a weekly basis to learn Hebrew readings and writing.

The JEM Community Center will be having services in El Rodeo for Yom Kippur. For more information about the JEM programs, call Morah Chaya Illulian at 310-978-7026.

Midnight Mission To Honor Beverly Hills’ Own Carrie Fisher At Gala At The Beverly Wilshire

By Laura Coleman American rock icon Richie Sambora and Australian guitar sensation Orianthi will bring their star power to Beverly Hills on Tuesday, when the Midnight Mission celebrates its 100-Year Anniversary by honoring Carrie Fisher at its Golden Heart Awards Gala.

The gala, which will cele-

brate the substantial contributions the Midnight Mission has made over the past century, will take place at The Beverly Wilshire on Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m.

In addition to Fisher, the gala will recognize Arlene Van Dyke, renowned make-up artist and wife of entertainer and 2005 Golden Heart hon-

oree Dick Van Dyke, and Denise Salazar, Sambora’s longtime executive assistant.

KLOS radio personality Gary Moore will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

For information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.midnightmission.org/event-content/gala.

TROOP BEVERLY HILLS–The City of Beverly Hills and Sony Pictures celebrated the 25th anniversary of the movie Troop Beverly Hills with a screening at Beverly Canon Garden. Pictured (fom left): Kellie Martin, producer/writer/creator Ava Ostern Fries, Mayor Lili Bosse, Ami Foster and Heather Hopper.

After the screening, the audience had a special Q&A with cast members. Girl Scout Troop 215 was on hand.

By Matt Lopez Long-discussed changes to the City of Beverly Hills’ Fine Art Ordinance were approved unanimously by the City Council on Tuesday.

Changes approved included: 1.) Expanding the uses of the fine art fund to include planning, and promotional activities; 2.) Including a section outlining for developers and owners the items that do not qualify as eligible expenses that will fulfill their fine art obligation; 3.) Requiring a plaque be installed with any developer owned art; 4.)

Including a section on proposed gifts of fine art, and providing a process for removing artwork from the City’s collection, should it be damaged or present other technical issues.

One proposed change that was not agreed upon was low-

ering the value of construction cost which will trigger the fine art obligation from $500,000 to $250,000.

Councilmember Nancy Krasne said she felt such a provision could hurt a smaller business with lower construction costs. Her colleagues agreed and decided not to keep the threshold at $500,000.

Mayor Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Julian Gold were the council’s Fine Art Committee liaisons and worked with the Fine Art Commission to craft the ordinance changes. Bosse said she was happy the changes passed after “months and months and months of wordsmithing and listening to community input as to how we can fine tune this art ordinance.”

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy

Fergie

Gina Rodriguez

Taylor York, Hayley Williams and Jeremy Davis of Paramore

Sophia Bush

Celebirty Photo Agency/Scott Downi

50 Cent

Hilary Duff

Iggy Azalea

Taryn Manning

Taylor Swift

Usher

Mario Lopez

Anna Faris heats up the Red Carpet with husband Chris Pratt during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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ampaign-Style Actions Begin to Speak Volumes … ”

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f, by chance, you paused on Sept. 13th to read this eye-catching headline with its compelling article by Amy Chozick in The New York Times, did you arrive at a conclusion?

Yea or nay?

And without any doubt.

We did.

Hopping on a limb to tell political junkie friends that we were convinced of a decision midway through Amy’s wellresearched reportage.

Not an endorsement, merely an obvious and objective observation based on déjà vu.

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es, déjà vu. As we recalled an identical ambiguity occurring in 2001 when we were again positioned to wait-and-see about an announcement later.

That cat-and-mouse situation of will she or won’t she run?

And we’re back at it again.

That up-in-the-air strate-

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time around. Traveling here and there around New York State, as she did during her “listening tour,” before announcing her Senate run in 2000. Creating history, of course, as the first First Lady to run for public office.

And win. With heartiest congratulations from followers hither and yon.

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ow once more, all’s going more than well, fulfilling months of scrupulous strategizing with loyal acolytes. Actually, for years.

Since our last presidential election.

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eports surface about her regular and rigorous workouts with a trainer that Amy Chozick assesses are developing her strength through the long, arduous campaign. Amy also discusses the politically advantageous appearance with her charismatic husband last week in Iowa at Sen. Tom Harkin’s steak fry, that gungho springboard for 37 years with presidential campaigners.

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eanwhile, the largest Democratic fund-raising group, Priorities USA, which helped get President

Randy Couture with Karina Smirnoff

Obama elected, recently rebranded as a vehicle to help Mrs. Clinton,” adds Amy. “Publicly, the group says it is focused on raising money for Democrats for this fall’s congressional elections, but privately, Priorities has already started reaching out to donors to secure 2016 commitments for Mrs. Clinton.”

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t’s very obvious what she’s going to do,’ said Sue Dvorsky, a former chairwoman of the Democratic Party. “Clearly she’s going to run.”

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ssigned by The New York Times to cover Hillary’s

Janel Parrish with Val Chmerkovkiy

campaign trail, Amy Chozick nailed it. No need waiting for any announcement. Hillary Rodham Clinton is seeking the office of the presidency of the United States.

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othing is left to The Washington chance.

Post’s Chris Cillizza writes that Amy says that Clinton aide followed her into a ladies room and waited outside her stall (evesdropping, perhaps?).

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Virginina Sen. James Web Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley?

• Among the Republicans: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker?

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval?

Texa Sen. Ted Cruz?

Mitt Romney?

Hello, out there?

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he gunslinging begins, and the question now is: Who challenges her?

• Among the Democrats: Vice President Joe Biden?

Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

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Heritage Auctions Gets $185,000 For Rare Hermes In Beverly Hills

BLUE RIBBON RECEPTION—Gearys Beverly Hills played host to the Blue Ribbon of the Music Center at a recent reception featuring an exhibition of rarely seen vintage jewelry from the Seaman Schepps collection. The exhibition continues through Saturday. The Blue Ribbon, founded by Dorothy Buffum Chandler 45 years ago, is the premier women’s support organization of The Music Center and its resident companies and will serve as Anniversary Host Committee for the Music Center’s 50th Anniversary Gala on Dec. 7. Pictured above (from left): Blue Ribbon President Carla Sands; Raylene Meyer; Gearys President/CEO Tom Blumenthal and Blue Ribbon Chairman Constance Towers.

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills recorded the second highest price ever paid for a handbag when it sold the Hermes Diamond Himalayan Birkin for $185,000. In 2011, a buyer paid $203,150 for a diamond Birkin in a Heritage Luxury Accessories auction in Dallas.

“It's an incredible caliber of handbag and a spectacular price,” said Kathleen Guzman, a managing director at Heritage Auctions.

“Worldwide demand for these bags is at an unprecedented level and the price it brought, near the top of the pre-auction estimate of $150,000$200,000, demonstrates how desirable these are to the most advanced collectors.”

The handbag has 242 diamonds with a total weight of 9.84 carats.

FINDING STRENGTH—Some 1,000 people gathered at at the Vicki Walters’ estate in Beverly Hills for the Brent Shapiro Foundation’s 9th annual gala. The ‘Summer Spectacular for Drugs and Alcohol Awareness’ Gala is held in honor of Brent Shapiro, who lost his life to drugs. This year, the Spirit of Sobriety Award was given to Jack Osbourne, the son of Sharon and Ozzy for his sobriety. Pictured above (from left): Natalie Cole, Robert Shapiro, Sharon Stone and composer David Foster.

Photo Orly Halevy SURVIVING—Last weekend, 400 guests gathered for Camp Kesem’s third Susan’s Magic Makers, an annual fundraiser created to honor the legacy of Susan Nelson Fleiss, a wife, sister and mother to three young children who lost her life to cancer. This year’s event raised over $470,000, which will go toward bringing awareness and support for children touched by their parent’s cancer. NFL football players Torry and Terrence Holt, who were 10 and 6 when their mother was diagnosed with lymphoma, were honored. Pictured (from left): Iris Rave Wedeking, Erica di Bona, Betty Gerard, and Kuu Sanford.

PREMIERE AT THE WALLIS— On Tuesday, Starz screened its new series Survivors Remorse at the Wallis in Beverly Hills. Erica Ash and Teyonah Parris (pictured above), are among the stars of the new basketball-related comedy. The original 30-minute comedy series, which premieres next month, about a probasketball player who signs a big contract, counts LeBron James as a producer. Executive Producer Paul Wachter, who pulled together an impressive producing team for the ensemble, family-centric series, told The Courier he was particularly excited to host the premiere at the Wallis in Beverly Hills.

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Jewish Community Foundation Inviting Proposals For Grants

By John L. Seitz The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has set a deadline of Nov. 26 to apply for its Cutting Edge Grants Initiative. Awards of up to $250,000 over three years are available to fund innovative programs which address important, substantiated needs in the area’s Jewish community.

Nonprofits or social entrepreneurs may receive funding for: •Untested ground-breaking programs; •Successful L.A. pilot programs ready for community-wide implementation; •Local adaptations of high-impact initiatives proven outside of L.A., or; •Programs designed by social entrepreneurs to create new nonprofit organizations.

In 2014, The foundation awarded $1.5 million in Cutting Edge Grants to seven recipients. These recently funded

initiatives are designed to engage a broad cross section of Jewish Los Angeles through civic involvement and leadership, arts and culture, human services and Jewish continuity, to name just several. Since establishing the Cutting Edge Grants Initiative in 2006, The foundation has provided financial support of nearly $10.5 million to launch 53 ground-breaking programs.

Organizations or individuals interested in applying for a grant can learn more about the process by visiting www.jewishfoundationla.org/CEGI and registering for the Grantseekers Webinar to be held on Oct. 29. Advance registration is required.

Established in 1954, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is the largest manager of charitable assets and the leader in planned-giving solutions for local Jewish philanthropists.

BHGLAAR Gets Update on Real Estate Trends and Forecasts

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors (BHGLAAR) hosted the 2014 Commercial Real Estate Panel: Trends and Forecasts, this month, an event that brought five panelists together from different areas of expertise to hash out the future of Los Angeles real estate.

“The commercial real estate market is extremely dynamic right now and commercial practitioners are challenged to find their way through the

changes,” said Brian Brubaker, Chair of the BHGLAAR Commercial Committee.

Panelists included Dr. Raphael Bostic, Ph.D, director of USC Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public Enterprise at the Price School; Bradley Djukich, COO of Gotham Corporate Group; James M. Engel, CEO of SCH/JV Property Management; Sergio Gonzales, CEO of 3Sixty Strategies; and Bryan Hamilton, VP/business banking relationship manager for City National Bank.

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Page 10 | September 26, 2014 ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY—Last week West Hollywood resident Erika Smakula saw a cute pug mix rescue dog named Max available for adoption in the Beverly Hills Courier. As she was looking for another dog to pair for her pug Pixel, she gave ShelterHopePetShop.org a call and went to meet Max straight away. He was a perfect match. Erika says Max is very happy, loving and is doing great in his new home with his new pug brother.

John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary Sets Membership Luncheon On Oct. 23

By John L. Seitz The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary will honor JWCI oncologist Marilou Terpenning, MD, with the Angel Award; and Dan Hay, president/CEO of Premier Girls Fastpitch and Surf City Tourneys, Inc., with the Public Service Award at its annual membership luncheon/boutique on Thursday, Oct. 23, at The Beverly Wilshire.

Auxiliary president Anita Swift also announced that Marisol Zarco and Katie Lewis will serve as event chairs for the second straight year “This year’s honorees have given in significant ways to further the work of the institute in both treating cancer and funding on-going research, stated Swift.

Dr. Terpenning is presi-

Dr. Marilou Terpenning

Dan Hay

dent/CEO of Santa Monica Hematology-Oncology Consultants. She has been a faculty member of UCLA’s School of Medicine for 25 years and joined the adjunct faculty of JWCI in 2006 at Providence St. John’s Health Center.

Hay’s companies provide college recruitable events and venues for female student ath-

letes. He is committed to the fight against cancer, helping raise money and awareness against breast cancer.

The holiday boutique begins at 10 a.m. with luncheon and awards from noon. Tickets are $150. For information, call Amanda Flores at 310-8298106 or visit www.jwci.org.

GIVING BACK—Nearly 100 Veterans of the War on Terror observed the 9/11 Anniversary with a community service project at Good Shepherd Shelter, a home for women and children in crisis in the Los Angeles community. The veterans are among thousands working with The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization that has empowered veterans to serve their country in new ways as a means for a successful transition to civilian life. To learn more, visit: www.missioncontinues.org Pictured (clockwise, from left): Army Veterans Maria Halkiadakis, Jonathan Pylypiv and Mitchell Moses.

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

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Flagged: Meet Your Neighbors and Tour Some Exquisite Properties With Josh Flagg Bravo's celebrity realtor Josh Flagg and The Courier introduce a new series on the properties and people of the Westside in Los Angeles

By Victoria Talbot “Rien n’est trop bon pur ce qu’on aime.” (“Nothing is too good for the one you love.”)

The maxim rests in a frame above a peach-covered velvet chaise in the master bedroom that was once owned by the Empress Josephine and is decorated with hand-carved swans. “Swans are the symbol of fidelity, because a swan, it is said, mates for life,“ said Kay Kimberly Siegel, waving her arm over the lounge. The room is a testament to the unique romance she shared with her

company to Houston to collaborate with NASA at Johnston Space Center to further the work that Siegel has been doing.

Few know of the secret enclave nestled amidst the skyscrapers of Century City. Hidden behind the security of gates of Century Woods, the landmark development is the best-kept secret on the Westside and one of Flagg’s favorites.

Narrow streets wind through an old-world hamlet of spacious villas sporting extraordinary detail. Nothing

The chaise from the Empress Josephine in the Master Bedroom

as an anniversary gift for me, in 1992.

The 39 two and three story villas feature superb views framed by expansive windows. High ceilings and dramatic appointments are lavishly complimented with extraordinary materials.

Siegel’s decor reflects a lifetime of

The entry resembles a classic enclosed villa

late husband, a sentiment that frames the household.

Century Woods is a modern day oasis, a hideaway right in the heart of

has been spared to create an old-world sensibility.

Century Woods is a modern day oasis, a hideaway right in the heart of Century City.

“My husband bought it brand new,

The floor-to-ceiling views are reminiscent of European cities

Century City, said Siegel. It was a gift from her late husband Joseph for their 9th anniversary.

“He was a commodities futures trader in Chicago, and a former governor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He retired from trading when we moved to Century Woods in 1992.”

He passed away in 2005.

Siegel, who has appeared with close friend Flagg on his Bravo series, is a woman of extraordinary vision. Since then, she has taken on a new challenge.

Siegel is the founder of H2Safe, LLC, which owns patents on the technology for safer storage of hazardous gases or fluids. Recent breakthroughs have resulted in an offer to move the

The lavish entryway staircase

travel throughout the world. “Its extremely eclectic. I have every style included. I don’t think you have to match eras.

Siegel’s own unique style includes a palette of metallic as the backdrop to her formidable collections.

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SCHOLARSHIP—On a warm, late Summer evening in mid-September, the Ebell of Los Angeles awarded scholarships to 66 college students, representing 22 schools within Los Angeles County. Over $322,000 was disbursed in scholarship awards. Beginning in 1919, the Ebell/Flint Scholarship philanthropy has granted scholarships to high-achieving, but low-income college students. Ebell Scholars are college sophomores or older, all undergraduates attending two- or four-year colleges/universities within Los Angeles County. They must be full-time students, maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA, give back to their community and be U.S. citizens. Scholarship Chair Donna Russell welcomed Scholars and guests to the festivities in the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and former Ebell Scholar and Assistant Dean for the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Elaine Walker, delivered the keynote address. A buffet in the Ebell Clubhouse followed the presentations. Scholars, their family members and friends, and the Ebell community shared a joyous and uplifting evening. Pictured: Ebell Scholarship Awards Chair, Donna Russell, and Ebell Scholar Donovan Vieyra, Senior at Cal-Poly Pomona. This is Vieyra’s third year as a Scholar and he'll graduate in Spring 2015.

Photo by Julie Hopkins

Beverly Hills Bounty Shared With Homeless In the Wake Of Slow Ticket Sales

By Victoria Talbot Following ticket sales that were unfortunately slow and subsequent cancellation of “Sharing the Bounty,” a gathering of chefs from famed restaurants across the City to create a Farmers’ Market feast for residents with proceeds to benefit the homeless, Farmers’ Market vendors and ranchers truly shared the bounty directly with the homeless by bringing fresh farmed food to their kitchens.

Freshly prepared food, slated to be served at the “Sharing the Bounty” Farmers’ Market 20th anniversary dinner was instead donated to more than 150 homeless individuals and families participating in services at People Assisting the Homeless’ (PATH) Hollywood and Los Angeles shelters on Thursday. PATH is a non-profit organization working to end homelessness for individuals, families and communities.

“Although it’s not the community dinner we originally planned for, the City of Beverly Hills, local chefs and farmers still wanted to share the bounty and assist the homeless. Local farmers donated food, restaurants prepared fresh dishes and we honored the 20th anniversary of the Farmers’ Market by providing dinner to those in need at local shelters,” commented Greta Dunlap, Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market manager.

With a storage room stocked full of canned tuna, box soup, potato chips and condiments, PATH was grateful to

SHARED WITH THE HOMELESS—PATH Chef Miguel Llorente cooks rack of lamb and a feast for residents at the shelter with food donated from canceled “Sharing the Bounty” dinner.

receive quality meats and produce to be used in meals served to members.

Miguel Llorente, PATH’s head chef, was especially thrilled to cook with fresh ingredients stating, “These are ingredients I dream about!”

“This effort is a great salute to Beverly Hills’ generous community.

When we delivered the food to PATH, people were very thankful,” commented Human Services Administrator James Latta. “We made two delivery trips to PATH and by the time we returned with the second batch of supplies, the rack of lamb was already browning in the oven and filling the shelter with mouthwatering smells.

SKATE TO SUCCESS— Sunday’s 11th Annual Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit held at Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills raised over $850,000. The yearly familyfriendly action-sports carnival helps raise funds that are used to empower youth through the creation of free, quality, public skateparks in low-income communities. Pictured: Tony Hawk and DJ Z-Trip perform atop Hawk's personal ramp.

Photo by Jody Morris

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Milchan, Neufeld To Be Honored Special Guests At At 28th Israel Film Festival well as The

By John L. Seitz Producers Arnon Equalizer, No Milchan and Mace Way Out, etc.).

Neufeld will be honPrevious ored at the opening IFF awardees night gala of the 28th include Jon Israel Film Festival on Landau, Amy Thursday, Oct. 23, at Pascal, James the Steve Tisch Cinema Schamus, Center in the Saban David Linde, Theatre. The festival Sherry Lanruns through Nov. 6 sing, Kirk and showcases more Douglas, Mike than 30 new Israeli Medavoy and feature films, docuAvi Lerner.

Arnon Milchan mentaries, TV series “We are and shorts. thrilled to • Arnon Milhonor Arnon chan, who will and Mace for receive the Visionary their impresAward, is founder of sive individual New Regency Prodcontributions uctions and a sucto the film cessful producer i n d u s t r y, with some 100 feawhich have ture film credits entertained including Oscar-winaudiences ning 12 Years A around the world,” says Slave, L.A. ConfidenMace Neufeld Meir Fenigtial, Pretty Woman, stein, founderFight Club and -executive director of the nonBirdman, etc.

• Mace Neufeld will be profit IsraFest Foundation, given the Lifetime Achieve- Inc., which sponsors The ment Award. He is also one of Israel Film Festival.

For opening night gala Hollywood’s most respected producers with franchises tickets, visit www.IsraelFilmsuch as The Omen trilogy and Festival.com or call 310-247the Jack Ryan series of novels 1800 Ticket sales for the

by Tom Clancy (The Hunt For opening events and general Red October, Patriot Games, screenings will be available Clear And Present Danger)) as online from Oct. 7.

Juliana Maio To Discuss Her

Temple Of The Arts Debut Political Thriller/Love Story Holy Day Services Longtime resident Juliana

Special guests will join Rabbi David Baron for High Holy Day Services at 8 p.m. on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Friday, Oct. 3, and starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct 4, including a Yizkor Memorial Service (memorial service for the departed) starting at noon at the Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

Guests will include: Sally Enfield Rabinowitz, who created the widely viewed YouTube video, One Family’s Story: Surviving The Holocaust; Anthony (MordechaiTzvi) Russell, a gay, AfricanAmerican opera singer who converted to Judaism and is now specializes in Yiddish music; Nonie Darwish, an Egyptian-Arab-American Human Rights Activist and Founder of www.ArabsForIsrael.com; and Hollywood screenwriter Dan Gordon, who has served in six wars and recently returned from the conflict in Gaza.

Services will feature the talents of 14-year-old opera singer Golda Berkman, temple cantors Ilysia J. Pierce and Jordan Bennett, music director Sharon Farber, world renowned jazz harpist Corky Hale, TV personalities Mary Hart and Leonard Maltin and singer Chloe Tucker, star of the national tour of the Broadway musical, Mamma Mia!” For ticket pricing and more information, call Kasey Carter at 323-658-9100 or visit www.templeofthearts.org.

The Equalizer — Terrific Denzel Washington Saves It Denzel Washington is a quiet man with a mysterious past; but all he wants now is to be left alone. However, he has to star in this movie (The Equalizer), so his life becomes hectic and violent.

Playing McCall, he meets a young girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) at his regular eating haunt and realizes she needs help because there are some terrible looking Russian gangsters wanting to enslave her.

Once again, women are the source of shameful degradation.

I was criticized last week for writing about my feelings on

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Jerry Cutler on Film Tombstone as opposed to a movie review. Hey, if I don’t write about what I feel, then I’m an empty shell with a computer at my fingertips touching a lot of empty words.

What The Equalizer has going for it is a terrific Denzel, filled with great pathos, emotion and the compelling urge to right what is wrong. Unlike Liam Neeson’s robotic portrayal in Tombstone, McCall has a heart.

The direction by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) is excellent, Maura Fiore’s cinematography outstanding and Richard Wenk’s screenplay much better than the average badinage offered up by hack writers.

If you can take noise, gratuitous bloodletting and women being beaten up, you will probably like the movie. The acting, especially by Washington and Moretz, is fantastic.

2-1/2 bagels with a shmear Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

Maio will discuss her debut novel City Of The Sun at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Levantine Cultural Center, 5998 W. Pico Blvd.

Drawing from her Egyptian-Jewish heritage and personal experience as a refugee and immigrant, Maio’s book combines history, espionage and a central love story, with characters ranging from spies to scientists in Cairo’s bustling Jewish community.

Having spent 13 years researching and writing the novel, Maio connects the root of much of today’s turmoil in the Middle East to World War II, with the Axis-Allied struggle for control of the Suez Canal, and the early history of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Her Inspiration was threefold. “I always knew this story was inside of me; and that one of these days I would tell it,” reveals Maio. “I was born in Egypt and life changed when I was 3-1/2 and my family was kicked out of the country. It was the end of life as we knew it.”

She initially saw the book as her chance to explain her

Juliana Maio

Egyptian/Jewish raised-in-France roots to her daughter, but it became a portrait of a time when Jews where an integral part of a pluralistic Egyptian and Cairo society where Egyptian Jews and Muslims lived and worked together.

Maio will present her novel in conversation with Egyptianborn political science professor Nubar Hovsepian. General admission is $10 or $15 with a signed copy of the novel.

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended to 323-413-2001.

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

Resident/Activist Judy Kaufman’s ‘Art Of The Brain’ Marks 15th Anniversary With UCLA Gala In 1997, Beverly Hills resident, entrepreneur, community activist and poet Judi Kaufman was told she had five years to live. Diagnosed with her first brain cancer tumor then, she decided not to waste a moment, starting her non-profit “Art of the Brain” (AOB) while simultaneously recovering from tough surgery and rehab.

On Saturday from 6:30 p.m. in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall and Plaza, AOB celebrates its 15th anniversary gala with the debut of the first ever art show created by brain cancer patients to depict art sparked by the struggle with their affliction.

“I am so proud this will mark our 15th year honoring brain cancer patients and their families, researchers, and the life-affirming ability of art. To be able to witness my vision— that creativity can help navigate the unique challenges posed by brain cancer—come to life in the first AOB art show is particularly special,” said Kaufman, who is currently struggling with

Judi and Roy Kaufman

her third untreatable brain cancer tumor.

Based on Kaufman’s vision, AOB centers on creativity as a vehicle to help patients regain their self-esteem in the face of debilitating side effects from brain cancer. Kaufman herself turned to poetry with her works being published in Passion And Shadow: The Lights Of Brain Cancer and Do You Want Your Brain To Hurt Now Or Later?

“Art of the Brain” raises public awareness about brain cancer, spotlights the strength and courage of its patients, and helps raise money for brain cancer research to find a cure.

Since 1999, AOB has garnered more than $7 million for brain cancer research.

For tickets visit www.artofthebrain.org or call 310825-5074.

Gala To Help Barbara Sinatra Center Continue Its Mission Of Ending The Cycle Of Child Abuse In 1986, long before the subject of child abuse became fodder for TV pundits, one noted Coachella Valley couple Frank and Barbara Sinatra set about to create and fund the nonprofit children’s center—now known as the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children—dedicated to ensuring every child’s right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood.

Located on the campus of the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, the center provides individual, group and family therapy coupled with special programs which address

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup issues associated with children suffering the effects of child abuse and neglect, and who are at risk of being abused.

A cornerstone of the help offered children and families at the center is breaking the circle of abuse that unless broken, carries abusive behavior to successive generations.

More than two million chil-

dren in the United States will have repeated as having been abused each year. Thousands more will die, with girls being three times as likely as boys to experience childhood sexual assault, and here’s where the family comes in: nearly all juvenile sexual assault victims know their attacker, and about twothirds of the abusers are family members. These are the children in need of the center’s services.

The center also shares its findings and extensive knowledge about child abuse prevention, protection, education and counseling through publications, lectures and it’s website; and referrals for individual counseling come from a variety of sources.

All this activity costs money, especially when you consider the fundamental principle of the center: That no child in need is ever turned away because of its family’s inability to pay.

That covers quite a few, about 86-percent of the children counseled at the center are from families whose annual income (see ‘ABUSE,’ page 15)

Resident Kluft To Walk Sunday In Support Of Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center Among the many participants in Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ 16th annual Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run event Sunday, will be resident Pamela Kluft.

She will be walking in memory of her sister Beth who died in March of 2012 at 51.

More than 2,000 runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers from all over Southern California will take part in the walk/run which raises awareness and funding for the nonprofit’s nationally recognized Suicide Prevention Center, which operates a 24-hour English/Spanish Crisis Line, as well as Crisis Chat and Text services.

Kluft is a fan of the organization. She turned to Didi Hirsch when she began the grieving process immediately after her sister’s funeral. A friend who had lost a son to suicide at 18 and was a founding member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, told her to start therapy and not even consider a group that doesn’t specialize in bereavement of suicide.

“It’s a unique way to loose someone,” says Kluft. “It comes

out of nowhere; and you’re left with trauma and shock.”

An eight-week group session at Didi Hirsch allowed Kluft to “share the loss and discuss the life,” she says. “Every suicide is a story.

“Suicide hits every walk of life across the board; and people need services to grieve,” says Kluft. “Thank goodness for Didi Hirsch. There is nothing like it.”

Didi Hirsch crisis counselors answered more than 55,000 calls, chats and texts last year, and Kluft is impressed with the breadth of services for those contemplating suicide and survivors needing support.

Sunday activities begin at 6:30 a.m., with the walk/run at 8 a.m. starting just north of LAX at West 88th St. and La Tijera Boulevard in Westchester. Kluft will be walking with her children, BHHS grads Michelle and Julie, and son Alex, who attended El Rodeo.

Registration the day of the event is $35.

For more information, visit ww.aliveandrunning.org or email AliveandRunning@DidiHirsch.org.

UCLA Researchers Discover Mechanism That Accelerates Blood System Recovery After Injury Scientists from UCLA’s Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have shown for the first time how the protein pleiotrophin can drive recovery of bone marrow-derived stem cells and the blood system after injury. These findings provide a roadmap for more curative future therapies and improved treatment protocols for bloodrelated cancers and diseases.

Led by Dr. John Chute, senior author and UCLA professor of Hematology/Oncology and Radiation Oncology, the study was published online ahead of print in the Journal Of Clinical Investigation on Wednesday.

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSC, the cells that produce the blood and immune system) have been used in the laboratory to study the mechanisms through which the bone marrow microenvironment regulates HSC self-

renewal and repair.

Dr. Chute’s research has contributed to the idea that bone marrow endothelial cells (the cells that form the lining of blood vessels) play an instructive role in HSC regeneration.

He further theorized that following injury or stress, the blood system as a whole benefits and is informed by activities in the bone marrow vasculature that direct HSCs to initiate recovery.

Building on this research, Chute and colleagues demonstrated that pleiotrophin, a protein secreted by the so-called stem cell vascular niche, acts upon HSCs by binding to a receptor on the stem cell and activating a pathway called the RAS signaling pathway. Following injury, this activation of RAS signaling is what drives the recovery of the stem cell and blood system.

Chute’s team utilized mouse models to administer pleiotrophin after a lethal dose of radiation. Results showed that the blood stem cells and blood system recovered faster, and in two thirds of the cases the animal survived. In tandem, Dr. Chute’s team also used an RAS inhibitor (that binds to the RAS pathway and prevents it from functioning), and found that the inhibitor took away the survival advantage completely.

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On Children Kissing On The School Playground, A Toddler Catches His Parents Q. Dear Dr. Fran: Regarding kids kissing other kids on the elementary school playground ... I know some kids do it because they have underlying medical issues (with impulse control, etc.), some are curious, and some need to learn about personal space. Are there varying degrees of what’s acceptable and what isn’t? If a girl kisses her girlfriend when she runs up to her on the playground ... is that bad? Is it only bad if the other girl doesn’t like it? Or is it always bad? Should kids be taught not to kiss hello?

Just because a kid kisses someone does that make them overly affectionate? And to that point, is there an age where this is “okay” and more innocent vs. an age where it’s just over the top inappropriate (10 year olds?). When should a kid “know better”—if ever?

Joelle E. A. Dear Joelle: There are many variables when it comes to kids kissing other kids on the elementary school playground. For the school, the bottom line is liability. Most administrations, especially public vs. private, are concerned about the possible fallout from irate parents of kids who have been kissed.

Why do some kids kiss other kids on the elementary school playground? Yes, some children struggle with impulse control challenges (ADHD),

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is below the national poverty level of $16,400 for a family of four. The annual cost of providing a child with individual counseling is about $4,000.

Only a small percentage of the funds needed to operate Barbara Sinatra’s center are derived from third-party sources such as self-pay, insurance and government reimbursement.

The bulk of its funding comes from the generous support of the community and energetic fundraising activities with various activities spread out over the year, the most notable being the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament and black-tie gala next Feb. 1921.

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some are curious, while others have seen this behavior modeled. Others, may kiss another kid to irritate them, for instance, a provocative boy.

But, the fact is that kissing on the “elementary” school playground is infrequent and uncommon. What is extremely common between children is hugging which many schools have raised a ruckus over. Both boys and girls adore hugging and putting their arms around each other. Girls tend to do this more in the preschool, kindergarten, first, and second grades while boys tend to throw their “buddy” arms around each other more during the third, fourth and fifth grades.

Many schools have a “no touching” policy because putting your arms around another kid in affection can often lead two boys to a rough-housing wrestling match.

All schools hold an noaggression/no-violence policy.

Kids who hit, scratch, kick, throw, or bite get sent home and suspended or expelled from school.

With regard to kissing, many schools worry about the sexual connotations. Bottom line: School are protecting themselves first (liability) and then the kids.

Parents should take the high road, be wise, and teach kids that school rules include no kissing or touching other kids. I 99th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, the center is presenting “An Evening of Laughter & Memories of Sinatra” at Rancho Mirage High School’s Helene Galen Performing Arts Center, (Helene being president of the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center).

Co-chaired by Louise Korshak and Ursula Garl, the event features stand-up comedian Tom Dreesen, who was Frank

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions think this is perfectly reasonable.

Also, years ago I treated a family in which the father so adored and loved his only child, a 9-year-old boy—that the father used to kiss the boy on the lips for a long held smooch. I had to teach this father that there are different ways of kissing. The way he was kissing his son is the way a man kissing his wife or, what I refer to as a “Hollywood kiss.” I taught the dad to cool and hug his “guy” son, give him a high-five, and an occasion kiss on the cheek. Lots of resistance in the father and much appreciation in the son.

Q. Dear Dr. Fran, what should parents do or say if their toddler walks in and catches them having sex?

Sheila U. A: Dear Sheila: If your toddler walks in and catches his parents having sex (intercourse) you need to say something and address the issue.

Toddlers do not understand sex and the stigma probably hit you harder than your youngster.

The strong likelihood is your little one did not see the actual sex Sinatra’s opening act for 13 years as well as a pallbearer and speaker at the latter’s funeral. He is set to present an evening of laughter and tears by taking the audience on a Sinatra-based tour of his career, with its more than 500 national TV appearances and still going strong.

For information about how you can be a part of this unique evening, call Laura Rogers at 760-773-1636.

act. What he probably saw was hips rubbing together. You can say something like, “You know, when a Mommy and Daddy love each other they hug, kiss, and play games that feel good and look different than kid’s games.

You walked in and saw us in the middle of the hugging and rubbing game that only grown-ups play. It’s not a kid’s game.”

I once treated a young toddler who walked in during her parents having sexual intercourse on their bedroom floor.

She saw Daddy on top of Mommy and heard Mommy moaning and groaning. She didn’t understand that her mother’s sounds were of pleasure and thought Mommy was in pain because Daddy was hurting her.

The youngster was scared and angry at Daddy. We had to talk together about the sounds made by grown-ups that sometimes feel good.

Before injecting your child with a barrage of ideas, try to explore what he saw and heard first. Say, “Sweetheart, when you walked into Mommy and Daddy’s room, what did you see and hear?” When he responds, you can ask what he thought and felt about what he observed.

The key is to keep it simple and in a toddler’s language. In this case, less is more.

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

Send questions to franwalfish@gmail .com.

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S P O RT S Beverly Hills 35, San Gabriel 0

Beverly Hills High Football Tops San Gabriel For First Victory Since 2012

By Matt Lopez It was a win nearly two years in the making, but for the Beverly Hills High football team the jubilation made it well worth the wait.

The Normans earned their first win of the season, and first win since 2012 on Friday night in a dominating 35-0 nonleague win on the road over host San Gabriel.

It was Beverly Hills first win since a 20-6 victory over Hawthorne on Oct. 26, 2012.

Beverly Hills coach Charlie Stansbury, now in his second year, said it was an emotional win.

“For a lot of the kids on our team, that’s the first time they’ve ever been on the field and won a football game,” Stansbury said. “It was crazy. It was some of the most genuine emotions I’ve seen out of some of them. To see them genuinely excited and proud was so important.”

Stone Spellman set the tone early on with a 92-yard kick return for a touchdown, and the defense and running game took over from there.

Following that touchdown, Dylan Rutigliano tackled a San Gabriel player in the end zone to force a safety.

Joe Kolko led the Normans (1-2) on the ground with 121 yards rushing and a touchdown. Sebastian Torres also added a rushing touchdown.

“We had five different guys score and had a touchdown on offense, defense and special teams,” Stansbury said.

“So it was really a team win, everyone did their part.”

In the passing game, Jake Wolken, once again filling in for Mike Massie, made the most of his limited opportunities in the passing game, going 5-of-6 for 70 yards and two touchdowns.

Massie did start at defen-

GOING FOR IT — BHHS libero Sara Neiman (in all black) goes for the ball for Beverly Hills High in last week’s 25-12, 25-10, 25-18 loss at Torrance in a nonleague match. Beverly Hills’ team is currentely 3-3 on the season.

Photo By Al Footnick

sive back and record an interception. Stansbury said the team wanted to limit his time on offense as he hadn’t worked much on offense in practice during the week.

Stansbury said he hoped the win could be a confidencebuilder for the Normans going forward.

“The kids are doing everything they can and we’re doing everything we can as coaches,” Stansbury said. “To see it all work and get us over the hump was special.”

The Normans defense had two sacks, forced a fumble and had an interception.

Tonight at 8 p.m. the Normans hit the road for the third installment of a series with San Marino that is cosponsored by both The Courier and The San Marino Tribune.

The winner of the game receives The Crowell Cup trophy, named in honor of the late Donald Crowell and the Hon. Suzanne Crowell.

Don Crowell, a Beverly Hills native, is honored as a member of the Beverly High Wall of Fame. He and wife Suzanne moved to San Marino many years ago.

She was elected to the San Marino city council and was Mayor of San Marino.

BHHS Cross Country Teams Take Third Place At First Ocean League Meet Both Beverly Hills High’s boys and girls cross country teams took third place in the first Ocean League Cluster meet on Sept. 23 at Rancho Park’s threemile course.

Santa Monica and El Segundo took first and second place respectively in both races.

Jillian Dveirin, one of Beverly Hills’ top girls runners, had to drop out during the race due to a breathing problem, so BHHS’ top finisher was Sydney Hanover’s 11th place finish in 20 min-

utes, 57 seconds. Arein Kim finished in 18th place (22:33), Sophia Miller took 20th (22:57) and Nastazia Moshirfatemi finished in 24th (23:41), Jonathan Cohen led BHHS in the boys race, taking 7th place in 16:57.

Noah Lee finished in 13th place (17:21), Jason Cohen took 17th (17:31) and Alex Ghavami took 22nd (18:13).

Santa Monica’s Lucas Jackson won the boys race in 15:48, while Kasia Kryzanowki of Santa Monica won the girls race in 19:36

This Week In Beverly Hills High Athletics Football Tonight @ San Marino, 8 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Oct. 2 @ El Segundo Boys Water Polo

Sept. 26-27 @ Diamond Bar High Tournament, 3 p.m.

Cross Country Sept. 27 @ Dana Hills Invitational

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E D U C AT I O N

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This class and all related materials are designed specifically for the education of the individual, family or fiduciary who are, or soon will be, financially independent and wish to stay that way. By educating themselves, affluent investors can establish guidelines based on their goals and personal values aligned with their investment objectives. This process can help avoid the mistakes that destroy family fortunes.

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membership through awareness, communication, response, and community endeavors . . . utilizing a broad array of strategies to define and resolve issues for the individuals we serve.”

BAA states that they have “had the opportunity to coordinate with the applicant” and create terms and conditions with which they lend their approval. That includes this: “For every 500 cubic yards of earth materials moved from the project site, we ask that this developer contribute $500 to the Bel-Air Association’s flagship program “Project Pothole,” which funds are specifically earmarked to repair potholes and other street issues exacerbated by the project dirt hauling and construction… If the developer uses double axle dirt hauling trucks, we ask that such amount be increased to $750 per 500 cubic yards.”

It can be construed that this aligns the BAA with the interest of the developer; the more earth exported, the bigger the “pothole fund.” The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services is responsible for the proper maintenance of streets, not the BAA. The BAHA contends the pothole fund is marginal, bordering on laughable, because of the major infrastructure changes that will be needed to contend with the wide array of different projects under construction just on Stone Canyon alone and the thousands of truck hauling trips that are needed to accommodate those projects.

The letter of support also appears in direct opposition to a vocal community of residents who have skyrocketed the BAHA to prominence.

Without consulting the residents affected by the project or the BAHA, “the Bel-Air Association inexplicably sent a letter to the City supporting the hauling route,” wrote BAHA president Fred Rosen in a letter to residents.

Then, on Wednesday, BAA attorneys sent another letter to BAHA members who participate in email threads on related issues. “It is clear that this correspondence is being sent at the direction of the Bel Air Homeowners Alliance, with the sole goal of these ongoing communications being to harass.”

Though the BAA admits that they have negotiated directly with the developer on Somma Way, the attorney, Andrew Skale of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., writes, “the BAA is not a government agency, it is a non-profit organization that simply wants to help Bel-Air. Hence it is not responsible for permitting, zoning or approving construction in Bel-Air.” Though the mission states

that the organization encourages “participation,” the letter threatens that if the emails continue, the BAA will “defend itself by seeking protection via an injunction or restraining order.”

The Somma Way project hearing at PLUM drew several residents, present to make public comments in opposition to the haul route, which is a direct threat to the health and safety of the residents, places an unnecessary and added burden on strained infrastructure and represents years of intense excavation, hauling and cement trucks on streets that are so narrow only one vehicle can pass at a time. The project involves removing 50,000 cubic yards of soil just to haul the dirt away, and drilling 270 caissons.

The BAHA was formed in response to increasing public safety issues from the encroachment of overdevelopment and mega-mansionbuilding. It is a community of residents who have hired legal representation to fight the Somma Way project and others like it that are on the increase in Bel-Air. Residents who were frustrated with the lack of support from the BAA have joined the BAHA. “Their objectives and the community’s are no longer the same,” wrote Rosen.

“They are clearly an organization without leadership.”

Legal counsel represented BAHA at the PLUM hearing, where the applicant asked for a two-week continuance following a change of counsel. One week was granted. The PLUM Committee will meet over this again on Oct. 3.

Also on the agenda were two motions proposed by councilmember Paul Koretz.

The first is relative to the Los Angeles Departments of City Planning, Building and Safety and the Bureau of Street Services “to report on directives for hillside neighborhood safety, modifications to the exemption process and related matters.”

The second motion by Koretz is relative to the Los Angeles Departments of City Planning and Building and Safety, “to report on best practices relating to hillside neighborhood safety, withholding Certificate of Occupancy permits for outstanding violations.”

The original purpose of the City’s Baseline Hillside Ordinance land-use plan is allegedly to preserve neighborhood integrity and sustainable neighborhoods. To his considerable credit, Koretz has done an about-face and become the first Los Angeles councilmember to seize on this issue. Tom LaBonge, who also represents hillside areas, has joined Koretz in the motions.

Bel Air residents have loudly speculated as to why the Bel Air Association refuses to disclose the names of its board members, or the names of its land use committee.

ON THE TEAM—On Monday, the Community Services’ Department kicked off its annual six-month leadership and educational program for residents. Forty-two members were selected for the 2014-2015 class of TEAM Beverly Hills. Back row (from left): Stefan Dahlerbruch, Natasha Shabani, Marsha Tauber Sallai, Deborah Frank, Alison Hawkins, Rachel Levin, Merle Bauer, Katherine Shiel, Zachary Okyle, Goldie Cohen, Robert Anderson, Josh Greer, Lucas Harward, Paige Dubelko, Emma Osore, April Jergens, Jay Solnit, Don Rosen, Gail Millan, Lisa Wolfe, Scott Redston, Jon Paul Punoand Josh Emrani. Middle row (left to right): Tanaz Akhlaghi, Sharon Persovski, Tony Storm, Victoria Gordon, Elizabetti Candido, Lindsey Daniels, Stella Sarraf, Andrew Kadar, Lanna Solnit, Michelle Redston, Michelle Khalatian, Kimberly Reiss, Ben Reiss, Isabel Hacker, Michael Smooke, Marjorie Blatt, Vic Nol, and Team BH Administrator Larry Kohn.

Front Row (left to right): Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, Community Services Director Steven Zoet, City Attorney Laurence Wiener, City Manager Jeff Kolin, Councilmembers William Brien, MD, Nancy Krasne, Mayor Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor Julian Gold, and Councilmember John Mirisch. Not pictured: Bernice Balson, Bryan Roberts and Rick Wolfen, BHHS student participants.

Beverly Hills’ Entrepreneur Aaron Kumetz Dies At Age 86

By Joan Mangum It is with a heavy heart I report the Wednesday passing of Aaron Kumitz after a long illness at his Beverly Hills’ home.

He was 86.

Born in Ternoka, Russia, in 1927, his family emigrated to Mexico where he was raised before moving to California at age 20. While studying chemistry at UCLA, he assisted his parents in establishing a real estate development operation.

The Beverly Hills-based Kumetz Company has grown into a major force in that business with holdings throughout

the state and also in the DallasFt. Worth area.

Aaron Kumetz was a wonderful man who enriched the lives of those who knew him and will be greatly missed by his friends and family: his wife Renee; daughters Linda Waxman (Robert) and Dr. Nancy Lee (John); and three grandsons.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Donations in his name may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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Jarvee Hutcherson Named To NAACP Image Awards Committee

By John L. Seitz Jarvee Hutcherson, president of the Beverly Hills-based Multicultural Motion Picture Association, has been named a new member of the nominating committee for the 46th NAACP Image Awards, according to Clifton Beers, director of the awards.

Hutcherson oversees the 1,600 member MMPA organi-

zation, which annually stages the Diversity Awards. He also serves as the national president of the National American Society of Young Musicians, as president/producer/director of Tri-Elite Entertainment, Ltd of Beverly Hills, and as founder/executive director of the Hutcherson Family Foundation.

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Tom Arnold, Oscar De La Hoya, And Kelly Meyer To Be Honored At Peggy Albrecht Friendly House 25th Awards

By John L. Seitz Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Los Angeles, the nation’s first residential program for women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will honor Tom Arnold, Oscar De La Hoya and Kelly Chapman Meyer at its 25th annual awards luncheon Oct. 25 in The Beverly Hilton.

Sydney Holland and Sumner Redstone serve as honorary co-chairs at the event cochaired by Peggy Albrecht and Michael Hollingsworth.

Celebrity TV fashion stylist Brad Goreski will emcee.

“Each of our amazing honorees has demonstrated a longstanding commitment as a role

Pictured (from left): Tom Arnold, Kelly Meyer and Oscar De La Hoya

model for civic involvement,” said Albrecht.

The Humanitarian of the Year Award goes to writer, producer/actor Arnold. The Man of the Year Award honoree is De La Hoya, an Olympic gold medalist, 10–time world boxing champion and Grammynominated singer. Health advocate Meyer will be hon-

ored with the Woman of the Year Award. She is co-founder of the American Heart Association’s Teaching Gardens.

Table packages begin at $1,500 with individual tickets at $150. For information, call 323-904-4400 or visit www.FriendlyHouseLA.org.

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future, if that is attacked, in essence they’re attacking the core of our being, of our culture.”

Metro has argued that running the Purple Line beneath the high school is the “safer” alternative to an original proposal that had the subway running along Santa Monica Boulevard. No fewer than five studies have disproved Metro’s primary rationale that earthquake faults made it necessary to route the subway to Constellation, where it will stop in JMB’s proposed City Center.

Earlier this year, JMB successfully circumvented restrictions in the 1981 Century City North Specific Plan when the L.A. Planning Commission granted the developer the right to not follow rules that govern development in Century City as part of its massive project.

When the proposed $1 billion Purple Line segment to reach Constellation from La Cienega, (as opposed to the $800 million price tag to build on Santa Monica Boulevard), wends underneath BHHS through unknown abandoned oil wells and fields of methane, the tunnels will be built at an alarmingly shallow depth, according to BHUSD consultant Tim Buresh. Metro Spokesperson Dave Sotero said the tunnels are designed to allow for a 50-70foot differential from the foot of the 1929 school buildings. According to Buresh, the typical depth for a subway underneath a commercial building is 120-feet.

Sotero said that Metro works in concert with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department to address possible threats to U.S. transit systems and is currently working with Federal authorities to monitor the current situation. A recent Metro statement asserts: “The Sheriff’s Department operates a full-time counter terrorism unit that is always in place on the Metro system. If transit patrons see something suspicious, they are requested to say something by calling the Sheriff’s Department Transit Policing 24-hour desk at 888-950-SAFE (7233).”

The last major terrorist incident was on a subway in London, which is well known for its vigilant surveillance of all parts of the city by CCTV and prevalent bobbies (London police) on every corner.

Board of Education President Noah Margo underscored that although both the recent ISIS threat and the realization of the subway running beneath BHHS are at this point hypothetical, the reality remains that we live in a world of uncertainty.

“By [building a subway tunnel underneath BHHS], we may then be eligible to join an elite group of international cities with easily accessible targets that will result in larger catastrophes. In this case, our student population,” he said. “In the mind of a terrorist, placing a subway directly under a high school is like pushing a baby stroller into rush hour traffic.”

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'Wells Bring Hope' Raises $300,000 At Home Of Stanley Black

By Victoria Talbot began a journey that led to the The annual fundraiser for Garcetti-Goldberg partnership Wells Bring Hope was held at and Wells Bring Hope. the home of Stanley Black It is partnered with the Sunday, bringing a throng of humanitarian organization, advocates and supporters.

World Vision, that drills the wells The organization brings and continues to work with the clean water to Niger, the poorest villages for 14+ years to ensure country in the world, according sustainability. to the United Nations Donors see, over time, a fiveDevelopment Index, one well at fold rerun on their dollar in serva time. The organization was ices delivered to the village. The Barbara Goldberg’s answer to Gil event yielded $300,000 for the Garcetti’s challenge in his book project. “100 percent of the proWater Is Key. Inspired by the ceeds goes directly to the projdire need for clean water and the ect,” said Barbara Goldberg. profound impact access to water “That will bring safe water to over WELLS BRING HOPE—The annual fundraiser for Wells Bring has on the micro-economy of a 50 villages.”

Hope raised $300,000 to build 50 wells in Niger. Pictured (from left): Stanley Black, Barbara Goldberg and Gil Garcetti. village, Goldberg reached out to the women of Salon Forum and ocado orchard still exists. Over difference between California Once married, Dohn beMARY DOHN the years, due to development, and Indiana was palpable. gan doing charity work. Before (Continued from page 1) the number of animals, partic“People in the West don’t that, in Indiana, she had Lincoln and a Ford) on a five- ularly raccoons that loved to socialize,” she said. “There’s a worked as a Home Economics day journey across Route 66, feast on the rich avocado fruit great difference in the Mid- teacher; “They say ‘discontinstopping at small hotels when and scamper across rooftops, west. Back in the Midwest, you ued,’” Dohn noted of the know everybody that lives homemaking class she taught the fierce sun peaked around has dwindled.

Dohn’s most profound within two to three blocks of and went to Purdue University 3:30 p.m. They initially moved to study. When she graduated into a three-bedroom home at civic connection to Beverly your home.”

Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana high school in 1932, her class 629 Alpine Dr., which has Hills developed through her since become part of involvement with Good Shep- on July 7, 1910, the eldest of had just 14 women in a town herd Church.

10 children (nine girls), of of roughly 150,000 people.

Hawthorne school.

“I felt, if I could help there, whom eight reached maturity, Over the years, Dohn has “It was a nice area, a neighborhood,” she described. that’s what I was supposed to Dohn said her most vivid early acquired a number of accomemory dates from 1918, lades through work with variThere weren’t many stores do,” she said.

Through Dohn’s participa- when the War ended. ous charities, most recently when she first moved into Dohn recalled: “I can re- Homeboy Industries, Sister Altown; The Beverly Hilton had tion with a fashion show yet to be built, the Rodeo Dri- fundraiser she spearheaded for member the morning...about 4 ice Marie Quinn’s Meals on ve Bridal Path was still used the church, she formed several o’clock...in those days, when Wheels and Women in Recovand Century City was just a celebrity friendships. Edith there was something that hap- ery. She has multiple recogniHead, “was a lovely woman, pened...newspaper boys ran tions from the Pope for her level lot.

“When I go down now, I but she was hard-nosed in through the streets yelling ‘Ex- years of Catholic service and don’t recognize anything,” she business;” Lucille Ball, whose tra!’...If you wanted a paper, has served on the City’s Charisaid of an area that was once daughter was in the same class you turned your front light table Solicitations Committee.

“God has given me such a mostly bean fields and farming at Marymount with her son on....I remember that morning Joseph, “was a lovely and very when they came good life that it’s up to me to lands.

In 1953, pregnant with her realistic person.” Dohn re- yelling...church bells rang and help others,” she said. “I have third child, the family moved called once asking Ball to the fire whistles blared... there good, happy memories. Most to her current home, a Hawai- serve as a commentator for the was no school...I can remem- of them just stay with me.”

Next month, on Oct. 21, ian modern on Laurel Way. To- fashion show: “But she said ber that morning well...a city gathered Dohn will be among several gether they raised two sons she wasn’t any good at read- parade...people ing.” ...churches were filled. “ centenarians to receive a and a daughter.

She made close friends “My mother always said, proclamation from the City in “When we bought the house, this was the end of the with the ladies at the church ‘Let something happen and the honor of Beverly Hills’ centenroad,” she recalled, noting that and often went to lunch, a fa- churches are always full,” she nial year. only wilderness stretched be- vorite being Romanoff’s, where added. yond her large backyard before they talked about family, their new homes cut into the vast- lives, their parents and what was happening back at home. ness of the mountains.

“We all came from some The Dohn’s .75-acre lot was originally part of Marion place. No one came from Davies’ estate and evidence of here, from California,” she its former incarnation as an av- said, noting that initially the

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changes for the project.

According to the staff report, among Keene’s approvals were granting the Waldorf Astoria a 4-foot height increase, the addition of a first-floor mezzanine and more than 2,000 squarefeet of outdoor dining space.

“I’m not saying we shouldn’t accept it, I’m just saying it bears further process,” he said.

“Looking at it, I like the design.”

Keene made the approvals as an administrative decision, per the Beverly Hills Specific Plan, which states that such a decision falls within her purview. According to the Plan: “The Director of Community Development may, without the approval of the Planning Commission or the City Council, approve administrative modifications to the Specific Plan that do not substantially alter the distribution, location, extent or density of the uses and buildings permitted in the Specific Plan.’”

The council majority concurred that the approvals fell under Keene’s purview.

“I don’t want this to appear like Hilton-gate,” Mayor Lili Bosse said. In a hotly contested ballot measure in 2008, voters OK'd the Waldorf Astoria's entrance into Beverly Hills as part of a plan that included renovating the Beverly Hilton.

"Their analysis was clearly thought out," Bosse added.

Mirisch, who was strongly opposed to the project in 2008, said he believed the changes were significant enough to merit City Council review, and also charged some City staffers with “suppressing information” related to renderings of the changes to the building that had been asked for, and not

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“Beverly Hills is fairly unique,” Finkel said. “If we could get the private sector to participate in a meaningful way we would do it, but we couldn’t.”

Finkel noted that since the project wasn’t successful, City CFO Don Rhodes worked with Mercer to write off $12,988 in charges, bringing the City’s out-of-pocket costs down to $45,000.

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Architectural Commission chair James Blakeley III confirmed to the council that the commission did not receive the renderings it asked for from City staff, and asked the council to help assure that “any material change, or any change whatsoever to the rendering presented to our commission, would come back to the full commission.”

Keene noted that the project would return to the Architectural Commission for lighting and landscaping.

Councilwoman Nancy Krasne, who said she originally voted against the project in 2008 because she was opposed to the density of the condominium component as well as the placement of the Waldorf, said she felt it was time to allow the project to move ahead without further delays.

“They’re playing by the rules and I’m going to respect that,” Krasne said. “Once the decision is made, it’s time to move on.”

The council heard from only a few speakers on the issue, two of which were local residents who supported the prospect of the council being allowed to review the process.

One of those speakers was Municipal League chairman Thomas White, who said: “The integrity of the public process is of paramount importance.”

Former mayors Barry Brucker and Linda Briskman, who were on radically different sides of the discussion in 2008, spoke out together on Tuesday in support of Keene.

“Allowing the director to make minor modifications is not only good policy, but responsible governance,” Brucker said. asked staff to contact Mercer and see if it can get the raw data from the companies who did participate, based on what the City has already paid.

“Something is better than nothing,” Mirisch said, adding that he hoped “someone will have a bright idea of how to approach this” in the future.

Councilmember Nancy Krasne said she felt the City was already doing its own comparisons.

“If we were paying too little, wouldn’t our people just go to a private industry and leave us?” Krasne said, noting that very few employees seem to be leaving for the private sector.

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DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY–American Ballet Theatre’s “Stars Under The Stars” benefit at Jeanne and Anthony Pritzker’s Beverly Hills’ home celebrated the company’s 75th aniversary. Pictured (from left): ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie; principal dancer Veronika Part; ABT’s CEO, Rachel Moore and Larry Boland, president of the evening’s sponsor Piaget North America. Photo by Alex Berliner

American Ballet Theatre (www.abt.org) presented its annual “Stars Under The Stars: An Evening in Los Angeles,” at the Beverly Hills home of Jeanne and Anthony Pritzker, where 200+ guests marked the beginning of ABT’s celebration of its 75th anniversary as “America’s national ballet company,” so deemed by both houses of the U. S. Congress.

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Rosenwald served as co-chairs; Bob Barth and Nicole Frank and Florence Sloan as vice chairs; with benefit committee members John Bartlett, Kathy and Amb. Frank Baxter and LeeAnn and Ron Havner. Piaget was the evening’s sponsor, with many of the guests (among them Sarah Arison, Jane Kaczmarek, Sutton Stracke, Rachel Moore, and Veronika Par) lighting up the red carpet with glittering selections from the iconic jeweler’s collection of watches and jeweled pieces.

Highlighting the evening was a performance by ABT’s principal dancers Veronika Part, Hee Seo and Cory Stearns; soloists Alexandre Hammoudi, Christine Shevchenko and Devon Teuscher and Corps de Ballet members Blaine Hoven, Luciana Paris and Arron Scott, with dancing selections from Seven Sonatas, Cinderella, Swan Lake and Toccare.

This marked the third consecutive year the Pritzkers have hosted the event, with more than $250,000 raised benefiting ABT to support the company’s extensive domestic and international touring, creation of significant new works, and award-winning education and outreach programs.

Some of the other guests included The Insider host Louis Aguirre, Karyn Lovegrove, Florence Sloan, Christina Lyon, Barbara Guggenheim, Wendy Goldberg, Irena Medavoy, Robin and Elliott Broidy, and Cameron Silver.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know how to get attention. You’ll lure someone in with a puzzle or an unanswered question. This is only the start–your bag of attraction secrets is full. Your audience is in for quite a ride.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll have people talking, and this is a good thing. Your actions have focused the conversation on the changes ahead and how to make the best of them. Consider stepping up as an official leader.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your sign mate Mark Twain said: “When you cannot get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.” Indeed, you shouldn’t wait on the general public today, because you're miles ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have a definite opinion about your area of expertise–an opinion that some will consider unusual.

They’ll pay special attention precisely for this AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What made you happy when you were small now holds a sentimental attachment, even though it doesn’t exactly make you happy anymore. You’ll visit this in some way today, and it will bring comfort.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The project is getting tedious, but press on. It’s the only way the work gets done. You won’t finish all in one day, but it’s better than what you'll do if you give up too soon. Press on. It will make all the difference.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Brilliance is often so simple that it takes a fellow bright mind to recognize it. That’s you today. It won’t fool you when imaginative ideas come to you in plain wrapping. This is how you'll meet a kindred spirit.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Something remarkable happens when you declare, “Let there be...” There will be! Since you are so good at bringing things into being today, be careful what you ask for.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re up to something interesting, and that’s why the paparazzi will leave you alone–they only record mundane acts like strolling or shopping. You’ll have to create your own publicity plan when the time is right.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If they give you funny looks for doing far more than was asked of you, ignore them. You’re right. The competition is stiff, and no one can afford to be complacent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Give yourself some advice. Like most people receiving advice, you probably won’t apply it, but at least you’ll understand more clearly what you believe and how you currently measure up against those beliefs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Of course you are loved, but those close to you may take you for granted, so don’t expect a display. No worries, though. It is behaving in a loving way that makes you feel most loved anyhow.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014242121 The following is/are doing business as: NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE 9464 Charleville, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Nicolas Tejeda 1047 S. Hudson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Rafael Guachiac 445 S. Westlake, Los Angeles, CA 90057; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nicolas Tejeda, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 27, 2014; Published: September 05, 12, 19, 26, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014235483 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HOUSE OF MEATBALLS 2) MR. MEATBALLS 3) HOLY MEATBALLS 1076 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Il Forno, LLC 13650 Marina Pointe Dr. #1004, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Pasquale Morra, Sole Member-Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 20, 2014; Published: September 05, 12, 19, 26, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014251443 The following is/are doing business as: SOULSCEND PRESS 426 S. Norton Ave. #108, Los Angeles, CA 90020; Ross Goodell 3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 21, 2014: Ross Goodell: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 09, 2014; Published: September 12, 19, 26, October 03, 2014 LACC N/C ––––––

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014251444 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RUMBA CALIENTE DANCE FITNESS 2) RUMBA CALIENTE DANCE 3) SALSA & BACHATA NIGHT CALIENTE 4) CALENTE RUMBA 5) RUMBA CALIENTE 6) DANCE FITNESS RUMBA 7) BACHATA & SALSA CALIENTE 10936 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Yumiko Oba 10936 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yumiko Oba: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 09, 2014; Published: September 12, 19, 26, October 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014249065 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ULTIMATE STAFFING SERVICES 2) LEDGENT 3) ADAMS AND MARTIN GROUP 10100 Santa Monica Blvd. #275, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Roth Companies, Inc. 333 City Blvd. #100, Orange, CA 92868; Ben M. Roth 333 City Blvd. #100, Orange, CA 92868; Jennifer Simonson 333 City Blvd. #100, Orange, CA 92868; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jennifer Simonson, SVP/General Counsel Of Roth Staffing Companies, LP: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 03, 2014; Published: September 12, 19, 26, October 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014244684 The following is/are doing business as: KINU’S FUR FINISHING 4255 W. 5th St. #106, Los Angeles, CA 90020; Kinuyo Ambo 4255 W. 5th St. #106, Los Angeles, CA

90020; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kinuyo Ambo. Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 28, 2014; Published: September 12, 19, 26, October 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014254433 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FOUNTAINHEAD 2) WESTSIDE HOUSING 700 N. San Vicente Blvd. #G-410, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Westside Affiliated Holdings, Inc. 700 N. San Vicente Blvd. #G-410, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 1994: Michael Klein, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 16, 2014; Published: September 19, 26, October 03, 10, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014254434 The following is/are doing business as: BR ALBUM 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Bari Bogart 6170 Barrows Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Ronit Menache 9385 Charleville, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 2007: Bari Bogart, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 16, 2014; Published: September 19, 26, October 03, 10, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014263606 The following is/are doing business as: ARCHANGEL INDUSTRIES 9427 Lurline Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311; So Cal Media Group, Inc. 9427 Lurline Ave., Chatsworth, CA

91311; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gabriel Guzman, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 18, 2014; Published: September 26, October 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014263607 The following is/are doing business as: 3 CLEVER THINKERS 1540 S. Beverly Dr. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Lynnette Lipp 1540 S. Beverly Dr. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Beverly Ellman 827 Oxford Ave., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Joyce Koff 1277 S. Beverly Glen Blvd. #208, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 15, 2014: Lynnette Lip, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 18, 2014; Published: September 26, October 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014263610 The following is/are doing business as: SUNSET AND PALM 324 S. Beverly Dr. #452, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Tamara Devlin Green 324 S. Beverly Dr. #452, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Arden Burstein 324 S. Beverly Dr. #452, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Tamara Devlin Green, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 18, 2014; Published: September 26, October 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C

NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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PUBLIC NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS024559 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: KIA SAIDNIA, AZADEH SAIDNIA, SOPHIA SAIDNIA, SHYLEE S. To all interested person(s): Petitioner: KIA ELLIOT SAIDNIA 468 S. Roxbury Dr. #206 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 current residence address: 468 S. Roxbury Dr. #206 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Santa Monica Courthouse on August 18, 2014 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kia Elliot Saidnia b. Azadeh Khoshbin Saidnia c. Sophia Leah Saidnia d. Shylee Cameron Saidnia Proposed Name: a. Kia Elliot Gabbay b. Azadeh Khoshbin Gabbay c. Sophia Leah Gabbay d. Shylee Cameron Gabbay The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: Oct. 17, 2014 Time: 8:30 am Dept: K Room: A203 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Santa Monica Courthouse Reason for name change: Personal choice.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Kia Elliot Signed: Saidnia Judge of the Superior Court: Gerald Rosenberg Executive Office/Clerk Sherri R. Carter Signed: N. Valles, Deputy Dated: Aug. 18, 2014 Published: September 12, 22, 29, Ocober 5, 2014 Beverly Hills Courier, LLC.

Trustee Sale No. : 00000004279436 Title Order No.: FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/26/2004 as Instrument No. 04 1344629 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KOUROSH GOLSHAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S C H E C K / C A S H EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 10/09/2014 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1473 BENEDICT CANYON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4357006-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said

Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $883,719.76. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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 at 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 outstanding liens 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 the 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004279436.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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RESOLUTION NO. 14-R-13007 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DECLARING AND IMPLEMENTING STAGE "B" WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. Recently, the Governor has declared a drought in the State of California and the State Water Resources Control Board has enacted emergency water conservation measures. In light of this water emergency and for the reasons set forth in the agenda report presented to the City Council on September 2, 2014, the City Manager has determined that a ten percent (10%) reduction in potable water use is required and that water conservation Stage "B" be declared and implemented by the City Council. Beverly Hills

Municipal Code Section 94301 provides that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to implement certain water conservation measures after holding a public hearing before the City Council.

Section 2.

On September 2, 2014 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the recommendations of the Assistant Director of Public Works Services to implement water conservation Stage "B." After receiving oral and written testimony, including the agenda report, the City Council hereby determines as follows:

stage "B" mandatory requirements described in subsection (b) shall constitute an infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). The violation of each element described in subsection (b), and each separate violation thereof, shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punished accordingly.

Section 3.

The procedure for a water customer to appeal the imposition of the water penalty surcharge will be as outlined in Resolution 09-R-12672 adopted by the City Council on May 13, 2009 will be reinstitut(a) Water ed.

Conservation Stage "B" is Section 4.

In hereby declared throughout the City of Beverly accordance with Beverly Hills and the City Council Hills Municipal Code hereby directs that the Section 94303.B, the City Assistant Director of Council hereby directs Public Works Services the City Clerk to publish implement Water this Resolution at least Conservation Stage "B" once in a newspaper of general circulation within as set forth herein. the city and to post this (b) The Resolution in at least Assistant Director of three (3) public places Public Works Services and continue to post this and/or appropriate City Resolution until such time Staff shall hereby com- as the restrictions set municate to residents, forth herein are repealed visitors and businesses by resolution of the City the following mandatory Council. water conservation measSection 5.

The ures for implementation: of this (i) restaurants shall serve provisions water upon request only; Resolution shall become (ii) all public restrooms in effective upon a final the city and private bath- determination by the City rooms in hotels shall noti- Council of the baseline fy patrons and employees period or completion of of water conservation modification to the City’s goals; (iii) plumbing and utility billing system to irrigation leaks shall be accommodate these conmeasures, repaired within seven servation days notification to the whichever is later. property owner by the Section 6.

The City; and (iv) users in Tier 2 and above shall reduce City Clerk shall certify to water usage to ninety per- the adoption of this resocent (90%) of the base- lution and shall cause this line period amount as resolution and his certifidetermined by the City cation to be entered in the Council; the watering of Book of Resolutions of lawns and other land- the Council of the City. scape shall occur in accordance to a watering Adopted: schedule promulgated by September 2, 2014 the Assistant Director of Public Works Services; LILI BOSSE and drought emergency Mayor of the City of water conservation regu- Beverly Hills, California lations as promulgated by ATTEST: the State Water BYRON POPE (SEAL) Resources Control City Clerk Board. In addition to AS TO these elements, the City APPROVED Council hereby authoriz- FORM: es the City Manager or LAURENCE S.WIENER his designee to imple- City Attorney ment other mandatory water conservation ele- APPROVED AS TO CONments as determined TENT: G E O R G E necessary by the City CHAVEZ Manager in order to Director of Public Works achieve a ten percent Services (10%) reduction in –––––– potable water use.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (c) For users in STATEMENT 2014254434 The Tier 2 and above during following is/are doing business the current billing cycle, a as: BR ALBUM 8383 Wilshire water penalty surcharge Blvd. #225, Beverly Hills, CA of up to two (2) times the 90211; Bari Bogart 6170 basic water rate shall be Barrows Dr., Los Angeles, CA charged for water usage 90048; Ronit Menache 9385 in excess of ninety per- Charleville, Beverly Hills, CA cent (90%) of the base- 90212; The business is conline period amount as ducted by: COPARTNERS, regdetermined by the City istrant(s) has begun to transact business under the Council. name(s) listed herein June (d) Violation 2007: Bari Bogart, Partner: by any person of the Statement is filed with the

County of Los Angeles: September 16, 2014; Published: September 19, 26, October 03, 10, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 247811 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CHLOE 2) CHLOE NORTH AMERICA 8448 Melrose Place, Los Angles, CA 90069; Richemont North America, Inc. 645 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10022; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 31, 2009: Richemont North America, Inc. Anthony Gruber,V.P. Finance/CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 2, 2014; Published: September 26, October 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014263608 The following is/are doing business as: STAN ROSENFIELD & ASSOCIATES LTD. 2029 Century Park East #1190, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Zachase Enterprises Inc. 2029 Century Park East #1190, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1986: Stan Rosenfield, Owner, President & CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 18, 2014; Published: September 26, October 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014265498 The following is/are doing business as: UNITED UNIFORM MANUFACTURERS 2034 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Kambiz Zinati 2034 Greenfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kambiz Zinati, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 19, 2014; Published: September 26, October 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C

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Contact Lauretta:

46

laurettadgrant@gmail.com

Between Robertson and La Cienega

45 SCHOOLS &

323/424-7555

COMPUTER CONSULTANT

55

INSTRUCTION

• COMPUTER • B E V E R LY H I L L S Repair & Training M AT H T U T O R * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • Home or Office

JOBS WANTED

CAREGIVER/ BABYSITTER

EXPERIENCED

German lady-perfect English EUROPEAN Excellent Cook+ Female Available.

Housekeeper.

CAREGIVER/ Non-smoker/drinker.

COMPANION Mariane: 626/339-2940 • R ELIABLE C ARE • Cell: 646/326-8516 Fluent English.

Cell: 864/285-7626 Cooking, light Excellent References. cleaning & activities.

—————–––– Honest & Dependable.

COMPANION

310/402-4100 * * * * * * * * * * • GREAT REFERENCES • Responsible, Friendly, Caring young woman with car.

CAREGIVERS/ DRIVE you to Dr. apps HELPERS Shopping, Restaurants, Live-In or Live Out Concerts, Theaters Etc...

Screened & Trained In emergency case help is available Bonded & Insured around the corner.

“Your 1st Choice is always your best choice”

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SUZAN

1st Choice Caregiver LLC

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323/800-7550

Elementar y and • Installation • Setup European Female w/ 323/394-4146 Medical Experience Middle School • Software Training & References former Math Teacher • Virus & Spyware Available for ENGLISH PERSONAL working with children Caregiver Position ASSISTANT / Removal for many years. with cooking and ESTATE MANAGER • Website Design other activities.

Please call: 310/734-4756

CALL E. STURM:

310/678-2173

I speak Hungarian & some English.

310/895-4442

————— ————— ————— CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER With Coaching Experience Available for babysitting, private

Proud Member of the Apple

U S E R F R I E N D LY

& some tutoring.

Certified Apple Computer S u p p o r t & Tu t o r i n g at Fair Rates

Call Nick at:

• 310/721-2827 •

basketball lessons

310/633-1052

30 yrs of experience with celebrities. I oversee, staff, vendors, maintenance, events, travel. Will coordinate all business/personal calendar. I maintain all estate records, inventory and budgeting. Quite capable of dealing with the many demands of your personal/private life with absolute discretion.

userfriendlyryan@me.com

Call 310/360-1801

www .userfriendlycomputersupport. com

amandarylance@gmail.com

Oceanside Home Health Services, Inc. provides a well-coordinated and comprehensive medical care to individuals in the comforts of their home.

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our highly skilled healthcare professionals manage every aspect of patients’ health-related needs.

• Skilled nursing • Potential and enteral feedings • Patient observation and • Ostomy care assessment • Medication monitoring • Medical supplies • Patient/family health education • Infusion therapy • Physical therapy • Wound care • Occupational therapy • Respiratory treatment • Speech therapy • In-dwelling catheter • Nutritional assessment and management support • Diabetic teaching • Home health aide • Palliative care and pain • DME / Medical Supplies management • Blood draw and laboratory support

4322 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 208 Los Angeles, Ca. 90010 323.934.5050 • 800.898.5551 www.oshhs.com

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NEED HELP? WE UNDERSTAND. ..

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

Live in or out.

MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

RN on Staff

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

Skilled Nursing & Companions.

• 310/991-0662 • License, Bonded & HIPPA Compliant

Blessing Hands Home Care Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s 24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail.

Excellent References.

Call For A Free Estimate!

818/746-3904 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517 Owned/Operated by R.N.

BEVERLY HILLS

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INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES

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—H— ———–––– OUSEKEEPER

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

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310/552-1551

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call: 310.278.1322

@yahoo.com

————— EXECUTIVE &

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MS & 1 year; or BS & 5 years SMALL OFFICES experience required.

Send Resumes To: In Boutique Building TSS Wireless Adj. Beverly Hills 500 N. Brand Blvd. #1220 Building has been Glendale, CA 91203 completely remodeled.

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Prefer Attorneys.

2 offices Available

Virtual Ofc. Starts $95/MO. Executive Offices: Move-in Special • LIve Receptionist Mail Receipts • Free WiFi Access to meeting rooms.

Call 310/858-5558

————— BEVERLY HILLS SUB-LEASE

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:

ASHER COMMERCIAL 310/666-2872

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Please call (323) 932-8700

2 BED/2 BATHS $679,500 2 Separate Suites Large Balcony Great City Views Tenant Occupied

BEL AIR CREST from $1,798,000

THE REMINGTON from $1,790,000

THE ONE CENTURY

Private Office Suite ————— at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

CENTURY TOWERS

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area.

Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

CENTURY WOODS

Call 323/782-1144

Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

2 Jumbo Balconies Large Kitchen. Laminated Floors. Largest Size Unit Quiet Location

OFFICE FOR LEASE MEDICAL BUILDING 8733 Beverly Blvd.

1141 Sq. Feet.

Across the street from: Cedars-Sinai Hospital.

A SK F OR V ICTOR :

310/855-0469 T HURSDAY ’ S O NLY A SK F OR S AM :

323/653-5553

from $525,000

PARK PLACE from $759,000 from $1,700,000

Call 805/889-2800

407 TO RENT

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

Extra High Floor Unobstructed City Views Recently Renovated. Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Kitchen. Luxurious Baths Hardwood Floors. 2 Jumbo Balconies. Quiet Location Largest Size Unit

3 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $759,500

Quiet and responsible is relocating from Ojai, CA. Looking for small house or guesthouse 1-2 bdrms on quiet treelined street.

Walking distance or very short commute to my new office at 955 Carrillo Dr. Next to Carthay Center Elementary School.

GARAGE/STORAGE

*WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

from $2,995,000

$850/MO. & $575MO.

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients.

C N A’s , CHHA's, MA's preferred.

278 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

VIRTUAL OFFICES CENTURY PARK EAST In The Heart Of 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS Beverly Hills $983,500

EAUTIFUL REMODEl SENIOR SOFTWARE or call 310/208-3913 B O CCUPANCY IMMEDIATELY! ENGINEER 3,598sf. (possible

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

323/877-8121 323/806-9498

To advertise your services

WANTED TO RENT

SINGLE MALE, PHYSICIAN 60

INVESTMENT

Leading real estate company OPPORTUNITY located in one of seven • Lake Arrowhead company-owned properties in the heart of Beverly Hills • Crestline/ has an exceptional opportunity Gregory Lake for a Receptionist. The • Silverwood Receptionist opening is ideal We Have Lots for an experienced, polished, For Sale . confident professional who For More Info. has a proven ability with Call: 213/382-1123 customer service and high volume of calls. We are rninvestment.com seeking someone with 240 270 experience interacting with OFFICE SPACE TOWNHOMES/ senior executives, tenants • $ 2 5 M I L L I O N • FOR LEASE CONDOS FOR SALE and prioritizing work tasks.

For New The successful Receptionist L u x u r y L i n e of KELEMEN will demonstrate the ability W o r l d F a m o u s WILSHIRE BLVD REAL ESTATE C a r C o m p a n y to work independently and RETAIL FRONTAGE (310) 966-0900 alongside a team. Could • • • • • License 00957281 & SMALL OFFICE consider flexible hours of S ERIOUS & C APABLE all listings are on *** SUITES * ** I NQUIRIES O NLY. less than 40 hours per CenturyCityLiving.com NO NNN Please Call: week. This firm offers a All Utilities Included. NOW AVAILABLE 310/570-5815 competitive salary.

Must Lease Now! GATED 5 STAR Please submit your resume LUXURY PROPERTIES Call 310/237-2977 *BEL AIR to: hpham@glrealty.com or 713/266-1444 240

OPPORTUNITY WITHIN Permanent Job. ARE YOU A Hours: 9:30am-6:30pm A SUCCESSFUL SENIOR AND NEED Monday - Friday STOREFRONT ASSISTANCE? No children, no pets.

We can help YOU! Salary negotiable. OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE Only thoroughly To have own exam room experienced & responsible person for health related services We provide experienced need apply. near UCLA. Email: To Schedule Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s Interview, Call: eyedocmartin2000

YOUR AD HERE

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

Receptionist

WANTED At Century Woods

for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

405

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425 HOUSES FOR LEASE

• BEVERLY HILLS •

300 HOUSES

3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOUSE FOR LEASE

FOR SALE

Completely Redone Beverly Hills Flats with new kitchen and hardwood floors.

• Several Unlisted Homes Available To Offer, some BH Unified School District. w/ Very Huge Llots $5,500/MO. in Prime Locations.

Call 310/271-3435

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• Commercial Unlisted • B.H.P.O. • Properties comprised of 2430 Coldwater Canyon shopping centers, hotels 4 Bdrm. +5 Bath & entitled land for Newly remodeled kitchen development ••••• w/ new appliances, • 2 Master Plan hardwood floors, large Communities Fully backyard, 2-car garage, Entitled in California circular driveway. & Lake Tahoe $6,000/Month •••••

• Also 140-Lots Approx. 310/247-0270 12-miles away from the 310/433-1949 from $1,499,000 upcoming New Tesla 213/926-4213 Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Facility in Neveda PlannTennis, Doorman, ing to Employ 6,000+ Houseman, Staff

LE PARC

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

FOR MORE INFO. CALL: ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.

Visit Us At: bhcourier.com

310/441-1811

Or Call:

•••••

Cell: 310/766-1812

Shana Tovah

310.278.1322

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

425 HOUSES FOR LEASE

BEVERLY HILLS HOME FOR LEASE $8,500/MO.

438 SO. ALMONT DRIVE

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

ULTRA LUXURIOUS TOP FLOOR IN 3-UNIT BUILDING

$1,295/MO. SINGLE Burton Wy & Robertson

B E V E R LY H I L L S 141 N . A R N A Z D R I V E

Full kitchen with stove

License 00957281

and fridge. Tub + stall

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES 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

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $5,800/MONTH

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

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

Carved & Beamed Ceilings, Fireplaces, Hardwood Floors, A/C & Heat, Large Living, Dining and Family Rooms, Laundries, Internet + Cable Ready, 4 Car Garage. Walk to Horance Mann

AGT • 310 770-4111

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Fully Furnished. High Floor

CENTURY CITY ADJ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Marble Floors. Luxurious

Brand New Listing • Amazing 2-story Majorly remodeled in 2002 4BR/3BATHS + FAMILY ROOM

Stainless Steel Kitchen.

Bright Front Units.

Loads of Custom Features.

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $3,500/MONTH Ceilings. New Appliances Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Baths. Garden Views

Come visit THIS SUNDAY! We will be open from 2pm to 5pm!

310-777-6237 • 310-922-2141 www.SteveGellerHomes.com

428 LAND FOR SALE

Built 2013 From $3,750/MO.

Quiet Location. Available Octobe

2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

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Exceptional Condition! • 218 S. Tower Dr. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 323/937-3737 • •

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•

•

Old World Charm !

Bright, intercom entry, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Bedford/Olympic CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO and formal dining room. & SHOPPING . $2,150/MO. 310/531-3992 Yard, laundry & parking. upper unit with breakfast

& dryer in unit, 2 parking.

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For info call Elaine (Agt) WEST LA / CENTURY CITY

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

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and 2 car parking.

8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

Call 310/880-7281 • 1 Bdrm. +

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310/633-4742

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM

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+ DEN + 2 BATHROOMS

Prime Beverly Hills

With large patio, wet-bar,

South Lasky Dr.

************

3 BDRMS, 2.5 BATH

updated kitchen & baths, laundry facility, parking, no pets, non-smoking building. Avail. furnished.

Top Floor Approx 1600sf

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.

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • •• • •• •• UNIQUE & SPACIOUS BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS CORNER UNIT! LIVING. Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,175 Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom • L IGHT & A IRY • entry, on-site Brand new hardwood laundry, parking. flooring throughout.

P LEASE C ALL : New custom built-ins 310/435-3693 in kitchen, huge closets, a/c, central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility. BEVERLY HILLS

$3,500/MO. Lower unit with fridge, B E V E R L Y H I L L S Hardwood floors, washer * Call 213/804-3761 washer/dryer in unit *

1 BED/DEN AREA/2 BATHS 10548 EASTBORNE $3,000/MONTH WESTWOOD/BH ADJ. Large Balcony. Lower Floor

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious

2 BEDROOM CONDOS

Hardwood Floors. Fresh Paint

Move-in condition

N. Of Santa Monica Blvd

Baths. Quartz Counters.

Nicely Renovated. Raised

240 S. OAKHURST DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212

$4,650/MO. • C a l l 3 1 0 / 4 7 7 - 2 4 0 0

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $5,495/MONTH

BRC00456048

SANDRA LEWIS

BEVERLY HILLS

Kitchen. Luxurious Baths

2 Jumbo Balconies. Great views

320 S. Clark Drive.

Call 323/252-5600

For more info call: 310/276-2119

4 BEDROOMS + 3 BATHS

Largest Size Unit

gated, quiet, no pets.

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City Views. Recently Renovated

Balconies. Quiet Location.

shower, ELEVATOR,

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 B E V E R L Y H I L L S Recessed Lighting, Central Air and Heat, Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups in Unit, 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Two Car Garage. Immediate Move-In. No Pets Allowed.

• 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. •

Quartz Counters. Stainless Steel Hardwood Floors. 2 Jumbo

GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM WITH POOL. SOPHISTICATED

Entertainers Dream!

CHARMING SPANISH DUPLEX UNITS FOR LEASE

Extra High Floor. Unobstructed

BEVERLY HILLS

3 BD + DEN/OFC. or 4 BDRM + 2.5 BA $5,500/MO.

$3,000/MO. Remodeled unit with wood/ For appointment please tiles/carpets flooring. Wet bar, call 818/522-3192 stainless steel appliances,

$1,850/Mo.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Separate dining rm, hrwd. flrs., hi-ceilings, 2-walk-in closets, 1-car garage, gated bldg

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

**BEVERLY HILLS** ONE BEDROOM GOLDEN TRIANGLE with Full Bath 2 balconies, central air & 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Newly Remodeled. heat, controlled accessed Ceasar stone, fresh $2,495/MO. Close to Century City mall shopping and restaurants.

$3,500/MO. Call 310/474-7565 PALMER PROPERTIES

Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/276-1528 •

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BEVERLY HILLS ————— • —————–––– WESTWOOD • 1 •Bd.• +•1 •Ba.• • •

washer and dryer in unit,

building and parking for 2.

Den + 2 Bath •

• • French doors in bdrm. to • patio overlooking pool • • GORGEOUS UNITS • • 2 Bd. +2 Ba.

Central air, large paint. Private balcony, pool, elevator, entrance. Kitchenette, CENTRAL AIR. on-site laundry, central air, closets, w/d intercom entry.

170 N. CRESCENT DR hook-up, alarm.

320 N. La Peer Dr. Available Immediately. $1,650/MO. • 310/246-0290 • Call or Text Lesley LEAVE MESSAGE/TEXT: CLOSE TO at 310/770-2714 Cell: 216/235-7373 S H O P S & D I N I N G POOL, WET BAR AND

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B e v e r l y H i l l s • B R E N T W O O D • • WESTWOOD • H O L L Y W O O D 138 N. Hamilton Dr.

TOWNHOUSE

• Bachelor •

872 S. Westgate Ave.

Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

1422-1428 Kelton Av. 1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av. Spacious

= = = = = = 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • • Single 1 Bd.+Loft+Den+1 Ba. Hardwood floors, • B a c h e l o r = = = = = = dishwasher, controlled Controlled access, access, WiFi, on-site

Hardwood floors, C LOSE TO C EDARS , laundry & parking. sliding glass doors B EVERLY C ENTER , C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. R ESTAURANT R OW . to patio, parking, 310/864-0319 laundry facility.

310/531-3992 310/207-1965

laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

—————–––– ————— MID-WILSHIRE —————–––– —————–––– W I L S H I R E

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. W E S T L . A .

CORRIDOR

120 S. Swall Dr. 1342 Centinela Ave. 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl. - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • • • • • Bright Unit • • ∞ • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • ∞∞∞∞∞ Granite countertops, ∞ • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Very Spacious, A/C, balcony, on-site balcony, intercom entry, laundry, On-site on-sight laundry, prkg. parking. Close to transportation.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, • 310/442-8265 • Beverly Center, ~ WEST L.A. ~ shops, cafes & transportation . * 1675 Colby Ave.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

Luxury Living with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, 213/364-8423 gym, elevator, etc.

Hrwd. flrs., granite ***** 310/270-0724 2 Bd.+2 Ba. counters, dishwasher, L A F A Y E T T E P A R K Spacious & Bright. central air, balcony. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. A / C , b a l c o n y, Call: 310/470-4474 Granite counter tops, staindishwasher, stove, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. less steel appliances, intercom entry, ( • • • ----- • • • ) on-sight laundry, prkg. **CENTURY CITY** air conditioned, new 2220 S. Beverly Glen hrwd. flrs., designer 310/477-0072

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1 Bd.+1 Ba.

• • • • • •

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• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1415 Brockton Ave. • Lots of • • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Character & Charm !

WEST L.A.

Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close Patio, stove, fridge, dishwasher, on-sight to Cedars/shops/trans. laundry, parking.

310/247-8689

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••••••••

• 310/479-0700 • C LOSE T O W ILSHIRE S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

— ———— –––– W S L. E T

A.

Newly Updated 1236 Amhearst Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Spacious Units • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ •••••••• 1 Bd.+Den+1Ba.

Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

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310/820-8584

• Single •

WESTWOOD

Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

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• • • • • 1 B d . +1 Ba. • BRENTWOOD • • • • • • 125 N. Barrington Av. N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

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Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking • MIRACLE MILE • & laundry facility.

615 S. Cochran Ave.

• 310/826-4889 • 1380 Midvale Ave.•

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finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview Glass Fireplace lounge w/ outdoor fireNewly Remodeled. place, laundry facilities.

New hardwood flrs., Easy freeway access 213/382-1021 granite counters, stainless steel appl., LOS ANGELES alcove fireplace, 401 S. HOOVER St. fridge, laundry facility, • • • • • • • • gated parking, intercom • 1 B d . +1 Ba. entry, WiFi and more.

• • • • • • • • • 310/552-8064 • Control access, pool, Rooftop jacuzzi dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry with panoramic and parking. city views.

310/531-3992

213/385-4751

464 PLOTS FOR SALE

EDEN

MEMORIAL PARK

Close to Museums, 2 PLOTS SIDE-BY-SIDE Judea East (sold out section) Grove & Restaurants.

Plot # 271 A & B WiFi, pool, elevator, $17,500 includes transcontrolled access, on- * H O L L Y W O O D * action & endowment fees.

Or Best Offer. sight laundry, parking. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Call Frances at • 1 Bdrm. + Close to U.C.L.A. 1 Bath 818/789-0434

310/473-1509

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

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• • • • •

10933 Rochester Ave.

•• WESTWOOD •

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ With Pool, balcony, Jr . Executive central air, fireplace, Spacious a/c, fireplace, stove, elevator, interpool, controlled access, com entry, prkg. gym. laundry fac., prkg.

• 310/476-2181 • • Free WiFi Access •

Close to shopping, 310/473-5061 dining & schools. Close To U.C.L.A.

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* * * * *

Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry.

H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

————— FOREST LAWN GLENDALE

Located in one of Forest Lawn’s most Peaceful and Tranquil locations.

Great for estate planning.

“Terrace Morning Calm” Space 4093 A & B This is a companion plot Valued at $22,000 Asking for $15,000 For more information call Tom: 760/831-4174

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

468

D I R E C T O RY

BAGS WANTED

AUTOS WANTED

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

WANTED

$ $ C A S H F O R C A R S $$

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS

We Will Buy Your Car, Running or Not.

HIGHEST CASH

VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

469

* * * * * * * * * * A l l Ty p e s .

Will appraise your car for free.

C ALL J OHN OR N EIL : 323-868-4119 sales@chequeredflag.com

BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

FURNITURE FOR SALE

52 " Executive ROLLTOP DESK SOLID OAK "PRISTINE". Authentic.

PAID $2,950.

FAST SALE Sactifice $1,495 "cash" Elaine: 310/560-3377

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

BEVERLY HILLS MOVING SALE

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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ******

Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014)

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS As we join in the Rosh Hashanah celebration of the Jewish New Year and other happenings during the High Holidays, may we reflect on other joys and heartbreaks all of us must endure as a matter of course in our everyday lives. On such is losing a cherished pet which our pundit, Roger Lefkon, has experienced in recent days.

Another Roger Lefkon Phobia:

FEAR OF MY DOG’S PASSING Gabby, my 15-year old Yorkshire terrier whose exploits have, from time to time, appeared in various phobia essays recently passed away. My fears were justified. It has been a traumatic, heart breaking experience.

I have for some time exhibited anxiety about the day that she would no longer be around to love and be loved, match wits with me–and generally prevail, take me for long walks being careful to avoid stepping on the cracks on the pavement, give me a look of disapproval whenever I failed to successfully parallel park on the first try, neglected to pick up her poop in front of the neighbor’s house or when I attempted to devour pizza, chopped liver or a cheeseburger without first offering her a taste.

Gabby was more than just a beloved pet, more than just a member of our family, more than just a wise, faithful companion. She was someone to talk to in times of need, someone to give me a thumbs up or down on a stock tip, someone to keep me company during Monday night football, someone to encourage me to meet new people just as she relished meeting every new dog that crossed her path, and someone who would look at me at the end of the day and say: “don’t forget to floss.” Yes, Gabby could almost speak. Her facial expressions, eye movements and body language were easily interpreted.

Gabby always got what she wanted. We both craved having the side of the bed nearest the bathroom. Me in order to satisfy my growing number of nocturnal visits, she to be in close proximity to her bowl of Fiji mineral water and jar of freshly baked treats. My significant other Phyllis on the other hand was content to take possession of the opposite side of the bed where she could be within easy reach of her vast array of night time lotions, creams, gels and powders. Gabby finally asked for binding arbitration and I, of course, wound up in the middle of the bed which is no place for a claustrophobic.

Except for heavy downpours, earthquakes and an occasional invasion of killer bees, Gabby and I would spend some time in Coldwater park each afternoon. She would hang out with the paparazzi, gaining their respect, friendship and cash by pointing out where celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Robin Thicke, Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner were playing with their kids.

I would hold on to the money. She was small but fearless, always ready to scamper after a squirrel or chase after a rottweiler.

Gabby loved watching TV, especially programs that featured dogs. Among them Eddie, the Jack Russell terrier on Frasier Murray, the collie from Mad About You and of course Scooby-Doo She also tuned into see Animal Planet and Nathan’s annual hot dog eating competition. The folks at Nielson Ratings were so impressed with Gabby’s TV acumen that they installed a meter in our den. Gabby always looked forward to making her viewing preferences known during the sweeps periods and, therefore, influencing upcoming advertiser buys.

I could go on writing about Gabby’s exploits but you get the idea. She was something special, to me and everyone else who came into contact with her.

She will be missed and I will love her until I take my last breath. Gabby is gone but will never be forgotten.

In the immortal words of Jack Lemmon: “Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

Beverly Hills’ resident Roger Lefkon is author of the book: The World Is A Scary Place

Publisher’s Note: Perhaps Roger Lefkon would consider adopting one of these beauties from L.A. Animal Services: www.laanimalservices.com

Rabbi Jacob Pressman IT’S LIKE PULLING TEETH Today I enjoyed one of the great privileges of modern man: going to the dentist office. I am not one who has avoided doing so and the results have kept most of my original pearly whites in their proper position.

However, with the passage of time, I have managed to loose some of them and I have been grateful that that loss has been for back sections of my palate and thus invisible in ordinary conversation. I have even been one of the beneficiaries of the process of tooth repair and have boosted my net worth substantially with solid gold fillings.

For some, this retake on nature has been a great nuisance; but for most, it keeps the American mouth shaped at the School of Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania. In a very large room filled with chairs, young students were busily engaged in learning their eventual mission in life, the American Mouth Beautiful.

As a teenager, I began to develop cavities in my “second” teeth and for lack of funds was sent by my parents to that very dental clinic. The good part was that it was free (for the students to learn their trade).

The bad part is that I had some dentures already in my youth when I needed not have them. Incidentally, one of the students at the School of Dentistry became in adult life my good friend. I still recall my shock when I visited him and saw a Mason jar full of what looked like some kind of popcorn.

My host said: “No, those are teeth I have extracted and was allowed to take home.” Not popcorn, but popped teeth!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Last Friday I attended the memorial of my patient of manydecades Paul Mazursky in the Writer’s Guild Theater on Doheny Drive. I knew he was a big time director–a few of his movies being Down And Out In Beverly Hills, Moscow On The Hudson, Yippie, An Unmarried Woman and Moon over Parador.

There were seven or eight speakers present. Richard Dreyfus spoke about his relationship (calling him “My Paul” after having played in number of his movies. As his dentist, we all loved him not only because he was an excellent patient (reliable, punctual, cooperative and appreciative ), but also because he was a wonderful human being. I thought he is nice to me because I get to approach him with sharp instruments in my hands! However, when I attended his memorial and heard what everyone else that knew him was saying, I realized that was Paul Mazursky’s character: generous, kind, funny and simply lovable and, yes, extremely considerate.

Another long time friend Mel Brooks, who has made us all laugh for many years, made a very satiric remembrance of Paul.

Paul Mazursky was one of the most considerate and affable persons I know. Among over 10,000 patients I have seen in the past 30 years, he was one of a handful that was concerned about my comfort and well being while he was the one going through the unpleasant procedure!

He never complained that something was hurting or bothering him! When I saw him post-surgically, he always said: “I had absolutely no pain?” Of course he had pain but was trying to make me feel good about what I had done for him. Every session, he came to the office, and even towards the end, told a joke or two to put us at ease! I can think of one other patient, Charles Nelson Riley that invariably started his dental appointments with a joke!

Although Paul Mazursky is much missed by his family and friends, he is very much alive and among us through his various films and movies. I truly miss him.

Parsa T. Zadeh, DDS ****** I was surprised to read that in my letter in my letter in last week’s edition of The Courier, you had added the phrase “an unlicensed attorney” in direct reference to Joel Epstein. My letter as submitted did not have that phrase anywhere in it and was added by the paper.

Ken Goldman Publisher’s Note: According to Calbar.org, Mr. Epstein has been on inactive status with the California bar for many years. We apologize for using the other terminology.

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

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