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Brian Goldberg and Arden and Ethan Brown go to a PTA Meeting. 4

SWAROVSKI HOLIDAY HOOPLA— Jessica Alba with Kelly Patricof (CoPresident of BABY2BABY) at a party hosted by S w a r o v s k i Elements to herald the state of the art installation Monday Nov. 21 at Rodeo and Wilshire. Photo By Todd Williamson/ WireImage

Donna Karan and Dr. David Feinberg announce a new partnership. 8

CHLA’s Henri Ford to receive National Humanism Award. 16 •Fashion 8 •Health & Wellness 16-17 •Arts & Entertainment 40 •Birthdays 44

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

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District officials, asserting they were bound by confidentiality provisions of the agreement, refused to comment. The settlement was won by the litigation firm of Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, known as one of the most expensive law firms in the country. District leaders, led by President Lisa Korbatov, came under fire for retaining a firm of that caliber because of the expense. The recovery far exceeds the district’s legal costs according to public records of the fees incurred. The Courier also learned that some members of the school board objected to pursuing the case, believing the District would not prevail and not wishing to incur the expense. The majority, however, believed the District had been wronged and insisted on pursuing the matter. The board intends to continue to pursue other substantial claims arising out of Christiansen’s activities.

Jury To Begin Deliberation On Christiansen Trial Today By Winston Chua and Marla Schevker Reporting from Dept. 102 of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Building Closing statements in the trial of former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facilities Karen Christiansen concluded yesterday after five days of witness testimony. Christiansen is accused

of four counts of felony conflict of interest in her role as employee or consultant to the Beverly Hills Unified School District. At the time Christiansen negotiated contracts for BHUSD with Johnson Controls Inc., (“JCI”) that corporation was paying her company, Strategic Con(see ‘CHRISTIANSEN,’ page 42)

MTA Will Mail Propaganda Flier Council Ok’s $700,000 For City The Courier has learned that The Courier’s analysis that the the Metropolitan Transit Authority study, if accurate, would prohibit Building With No Plans, 3-2 will mail to each resident of new construction along Santa Beverly Hills a four-page color brochure summarizing its case for a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School for its Westside Subway Extension.The Courier obtained an advance copy. The brochure lists a few of MTA’s arguments in favor of the tunnel, summarizing some of the items in MTA’s recent fault study about the Century City area. The piece does not dispute

Monica Boulevard in Century City as an “Earthquake Fault Zone” under the Alquist-Priolo Act. The piece also fails to respond to The Courier’s more comprehensive analysis of MTA’s argument. That detailed analysis remains on www.bhcourier.com. Last week, pro-MTA fliers were placed on the windshields of many cars around Beverly Hills public schools. THEY’RE BACK— Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner greeted the crowds during the world premiere of Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn at L.A. Live. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Photo by Alex J. Berliner/ ABImages

George Christy, Page 6 The Royal Mounties Came To Town, And The Canadian Four Tenors Entertained At The Roots Store’s Party Hosted By Founder And Partner Michael Budman And His Designer Wife Diane

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District Scores Big Cash Win Against Contractor By Bill Arp This week, the Beverly Hills Unified School District settled its claims against multinational Johnson Controls, Inc., receiving $5 million in cash and $1,650,000 in future equipment purchases. The claims against JCI were based on purchase contracts negotiated by former district employee Karen Christiansen of Strategic Concepts, Inc. Unknown to the BHUSD, Christiansen was a paid “consultant” to JCI when she recommended a $7.5 million purchase of JCI goods and services by the BHUSD Board of Education. Christiansen was later charged with a felony by the Los Angeles County District Attorney for her actions. Closing arguments in her trial began yesterday in the downtown Criminal Courts building. The district received the funds Wednesday by wire transfer. The actual settlement agreement was obtained by The Courier under the California Public Records Act.

EH National Bank opens a new branch. 4

The Belvedere offers a Thanksgiving meal.

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The Beverly Hills City Council approved in a typical 3-2 vote hiring contractor C.W. Driver to manage construction of a new $11.4 million public works department warehouse and shops. The contract is for $619,765 and contingency of $75,000. Reform councilmembers John Mirisch and Lili Bosse voted against the appropriation. The matter was presented initially on the “consent calendar” to avoid public discussion. Mirisch and Bosse objected. No plans for the building exist. The idea for the building

dates to June 2009 when the City Council approved an agreement with RTK Architects Inc. for conceptual drawings. Nothing concrete was given to the council in regards to building plans. Bosse said she experienced complete shock, to be asked to approve nearly $700,000 to hire a project manager for a City building still in its “concept” phase. “No working plans were presented to us,” Bosse said. “There was not enough information given to me to make an in(see ‘PUBLIC WORKS,’ page 42)

Courier Calls Election! By Krystal Leach de Amante With the official results not yet released, The Courier Monday projected incumbent Brian Goldberg, write-in candidate Noah Margo and Lewis Hall the Board of Education election winners.

As of press time, the results for the BHUSD’s boardmember election clearly show Goldberg leading with 2,217 votes, Margo second with 1,204, and Hall placed third with 978 votes. Frances Bilak received 917 and (see ‘ELECTION,’ page 39)

IS HE THE WORLD’S MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR?—George Clooney and his wrestler girlfriend Stacy Keibler attended the Beverly Hills premiere of Fox Searchlight’s The Descendants with his costar Shallene Woodley. Inset: Director Alexander Payne. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Photos by Gilbert Flores /Celebrity Photo; Fox Searchlight

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Mount Sinai Breaks Ground On New Ways To Tell Your Story On Sept 27, the official groundbreaking of the new Garden of the Covenant in Hollywood Hills marked a turning point in the history of Mount Sinai Memorial Parks, heralding the first family mausoleums to be built at Mount Sinai. The new project—intended to provide the Southern California Jewish community with an additional place to carry out Jewish tradition in an inspirational setting—also includes private garden sites, family estates and traditional burial spaces. “On the pinnacle of our Hollywood Hills property, the Garden of the Covenant has a panoramic mountain view to the northwest with its setting facing east in the direction of Jerusalem, toward which prayer is traditionally expressed,” said General Manager Leonard Lawrence. “Legacy is all about telling your story,” Lawrence continued. “This will be a tranquil and very private spot for visitors to remember their loved ones.” Symbolism To Capture Shared Beliefs The Garden of the Covenant, originally conceived by Mount Sinai’s cemeterian Robert Levonian, was designed by Francisco Behr of BehrBrowers, the architectural firm that created the award-winning Kamenir Chapel at Mount

Sinai’s Simi Valley location. “Our intention with the new property is to explore and emphasize the Covenant with the Jewish people,” explained Behr. “By adding symbolic layer on top of layer, and interweaving these layers together, we are reinforcing the understanding of Jewish history.” Plans presently call for the Garden’s central edifice to be supported by columns symbolizing the Tribes of Israel. Starting from a representation of the Ten Commandments housed at the structure’s core, a river walk representing the flow of Jewish history stretches to the roadway. The two mausoleums will be available in one of five architectural footprints. Natural light will flow through ceilings of glass, with a special roof design that will shield the interior from direct sun. “The mausoleums provide individual families a chance to embed their legacy into Jewish history when they etch their family name onto the exterior surface of Jerusalem stone,” said Lawrence. “With the Garden of the Covenant, families interested in the Hollywood Hills location will be able to secure property they know will fit their future needs,” said Lawrence. “Planning in advance does what it’s supposed to do,”

Lawrence said. “We see it here every day. The families who’ve made arrangements ahead of time are much more at ease than the families forced to deal with things at the time of the actual event. There’s less financial and emotional pressure, and it makes it that much easier to cope with grief.” Looking ahead with Mount Sinai Dedicated as a service to the entire Jewish community by Sinai Temple of Los Angeles, Mount Sinai blends tradition into a modern setting and honors all streams of Judaism. With the growth of the Jewish community in the northern reaches of Los Angeles, and with the Hollywood Hills site and other

cemeteries moving toward capacity, Mount Sinai Simi Valley was opened in 1999 as

part of its commitment to meet the needs of the community for future generations. FUNKY CHICKEN— Office Manager Cindy Reitzenstein helped the Beverly Vista Community Service Committee bring in a total of $462 on Monday. The committee was raising money all week to buy gift cards for turkeys for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Creitzenstein is pictured here with Beverly Vista Assistant Principal Richard Waters.

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He did all the planning well in a d v a n c e. When Dad passed away, Mom and I were relieved that he had planned in advance at Mount Sinai. Losing a husband and a father are challenging transitions, and Dad’s foresight gave us comfort when we needed it most. He also gave us a magnificent setting to connect with his spiritual memory and to tell the story of his legacy for years to come. My suggestion? Protect your family now because it’s never too early. I’ve already protected my children just like my parents did for me, and I feel secure knowing there won’t be additional financial or emotional stress around making last minute funeral plans. With Mount Sinai, I know my family will be treated in a way that reflects the love I have for them. If you want to learn more about advance planning, please call Len Lawrence, General Manager at (323) 769-1398 or email him at planning@mountsinaiparks.org, that’s what I did. There’s a right plan for everyone.

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Embrace Civility Award Started By Human Relations Commission By Marla Schevker The Human Relations Commission announced at the City Council Study Session the creation of an Embrace Civility award, to recognize people in the community who contribute toward civility as a way of life. The award is an extension of the commissions Embrace Civility campaign and civility statement that supported an environment of civility, respect and responsible actions. This award celebrates people who embody those goals. It recognizes people who exemplify any or all of the following:

•Act as a role model of positive civic behavior •Take a stand in support of respect and responsible actions •Promote positive neighborto-neighbor relations Anyone from Beverly Hills residents to City Staff members to businesses or organizations that have operated in Beverly Hills for at least one year are eligible for the award. Nomination forms are available at www.beverlyhills.org/embracecivilityaward, at City Hall, the Beverly Hills Public Library, Roxbury and La Cienega parks and by phone at 310-285-1006.

GETTING INVOLVED— Arden Brown, B r i a n Goldberg, and Ethan Brown in front of Beverly Vista getting ready for the PTA meeting on Tuesday.

CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION—Both the Beverly High boys and girls track teams made it to CIF finals this year. The last boys team to run in the CIF finals was during the pre-qualifying era in 1950. Although last year Brianna Simmons made the finals as an individual, this is the first time since 1980 that the girls as a team return back to the finals. Both teams will compete at the CIF finals tomorrow at Mt. SAC for a chance to qualify for the State Championships. Girls pictured (from left): DaEun Lee, Ashley Bootesaz, Amanda Christovich, Marissa Rothman, Brianna Simmons, Lily Ting and Sydney Segal. Boys pictured (from left): Alex Rohani, Eli Flesch, Andrew Redston, Josh Galen, Chanan Batra, Aaron Wolfe and Aaron Karlin.

Lexus Project Appeal Hearing Date Set For Council By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills City Council set a date to hear the appeals for the Jim Falk Lexus expansion project on Dec. 19 and pledged to hold an informational meeting for the community sometime before the hearing.

The meeting would provide an opportunity for the City and Planning Commission representatives to discuss the finer points of the project with the impacted community and to share the mitigations that have been put in place to minimize disturbances.

Some residents, such as Manuel Bergher who lives in the 200 block of South Maple Drive, said they felt the project was not noticed well enough. Jim Falk Lexus is required to post notices of the project to all (see ‘LEXUS,’ page 41)

Joe Yukelson Dies At Age 85

Bike Committee Discussed Rider Safety Issues

Longtime Beverly Hills resident Joseph Yukelson died last Friday at age 85. He moved to Beverly Hills with his family in 1973 and worked in the shoe business for more than a half century, finishing up his career as an executive and buyer of women’s shoes and accessories for Kobacker Shoe Company, a large discount store chain.

By Krystal Leach de Amante The Beverly Hills Bicycle Ad Hoc Committee conducted its third meeting this year on Nov. 16 to discuss strategies of improving bike rider safety in the City. The committee was presented four potential bike lane projects by transportation con-

Yukelson is the father of Dan Yukelson, chairman of the Beverly Hills Planning Commission. Besides Dan and the latter’s wife Orit Blau, he is also survived by daughter Elyse Ungar and her husband Chris Ungar, son Ron Yukelson and his wife Paula Sigmond, and grandchildren Casey Ungar, Amanda Yukelson and Rebecca Yukelson. NEW BANK IN TOWN–EH National Bank, the rebranded name of the former Excel National Bank, has opened at 9701 Wilshire Blvd. Heading the Beverly Hills-headquartered boutique financial institution is Peter Aharonyan (left), CEO/president, who comes to his new post from California First Bank where he has been CEO since 2003. He is welcomed at the grand opening by Kesao Fukae, primary stakeholder of EH National Bank.

sulting firm Fehr & Peers. The firm is currently considering four option pathways for bike improvements: the north-south corridors Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive, and east-west corridors Carmelita Avenue and Charleville Boulevard. “We want to look at what we can do as a short term im-

provement for bikes within the existing rideway, without impacting car travel and parking,” said Fehr & Peers Consultant Sarah Brandenberg. The firm also presented two bike facilities as barriers of protection for riders on the roadway. One facility consid(see ‘BIKES,’ page 39)

POWDER PUFF DAY—Seniors Frank Brown and Ezra Laemmle, along with the rest of BHHS’s Norman football team participated in spirit week activities by dressing up as cheerleaders and performing at the front lawn. Other activities included cookouts, bake sales, contests and many club-related fundraisers. Photo by Sayeh Mohammadi

Commission Begins To Study Plastic Bag Ban By Krystal Leach de Amante The Beverly Hills Public Works Commission began compiling a comprehensive list of City retail businesses, as part of a survey to better understand the impact of a possible Citywide plastic bag ban ordinance.

“Based on the direction from the City Council, staff is developing a survey to gain understanding of Beverly Hills’ retail business’ understanding/ interest and concern with a ban on plastic bags,” said Public Information Officer Therese Kosterman. “The survey will

probably be distributed to businesses in January with a 30-day window to reply/return surveys to the City.” The initial request to create the ordinance came from City Councilman John Mirisch during the council’s Oct. 21 meet(see ‘PLASTIC BAG BAN,’ page 41)

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Gold Suggests $1 Million For Subway Fund By Marla Schevker Councilman Julian Gold recommended the City Council put an additional $650,000 into the fund designated to help fight the MTA, bringing the total to $1 million, which the council unanimously agreed. This suggestion came during a conversation regarding a consent calendar item to use $10.006 million to replace funds borrowed from other areas of the City budget to balance the 2010/2011 fiscal year budget.

“I’d like to have (the $1 million) as a contingency” Gold said. “I’d like to know we have that money available to see us take a more aggressive stance on the funding of the subway.” The money is going to come from the $715,000 revenue over expenditures from the FY 2010/2011. According to CFO Scott Miller, City Council policy dictates unanticipated revenue goes directly into the general fund.

Beverly Hills Cooks Thanksgiving Dinner Beverly Hills ofwith seafood, vegetafers a variety of bles and fruit made to Thanksgiving menu order. ($75/adult, options to enjoy at $25/children) one of the City’s Private Holiday eateries or at home. Dining Menu at BouA number of Beverly chon Bistro Hills restaurants will All season long, showcase their host a party with a sixThanksgiving feasts course meal prepared including traditional by Thomas Keller chefs dishes along with including caviar, foie international spegras, and Bûche de Thanksgiving at the Belvedere cialties. Noël. ($225/adult and Thanksgiving at additional $95/ with The Beverly Hilton wine pairing). The Beverly Hilton offers a ThanksHoliday Desserts and Breads at giving spread that in addition to the tra- Bouchon Bakery ditional menu includes a crepe station (see ‘THANKSGIVING,’ page 41)

View Restoration Ordinance Passed By Marla Schevker After five years of crafting and discussion, the Beverly Hills City Council has passed the first reading of a view restoration ordinance that establishes a process by which Trousdale residents may address foliage on a neighbor’s property that blocks their view. At the Nov. 15 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved the multi-step process which includes initial neighbor outreach and mediation. The ordinance encourages residents to work out view issues among them-

selves and brings in the City only when neighbors are unable to come to an agreement. The ordinance is scheduled for a second reading on Dec. 6 and would go into effect on Jan. 5. The council engaged in discussion before approving the ordinance on how to best word some of the sections. There was a great concern over how to word the enforcement piece of the ordinance. Councilmembers John Mirisch and Lili Bosse wanted it explicitly written in the code the City will en(see ‘TROUSDALE,’ page 39)

COOKIE TIME—Pictured (from left) Jennifer Weaver, Rachel Hollis, Allison Aronoff and Molly Schoenveld at Mrs. Beasley’s cookie shop during a cocktail event Wednesday.

BH Market Donates to Friends of Greystone By Krystal Leach de Amante The Beverly Hills Market and Deli is donating 5 percent of its Sunday sales (excluding alcohol and tobacco) to benefit The Friends of Greystone. The market, located at 303 N. Crescent Dr., has been a long-standing friend of the community by donating profits to various local charities and organizations throughout the year. Past donations include Theater 40, The Maple Counseling Center and Beverly CPR. “The reason why we do this is we’re trying to bring the community to-

gether and there are some smaller places like Friends of Greystone that don’t get much help,” said owner Shawn Saeedian. “It’s just (the importance of) being together and doing things together.” The Friends of Greystone is a nonprofit organization founded to preserve historic Greystone mansion and park, which is owned by the City of Beverly Hills. “It’s just about creating awareness that these places are in our City and we all have to get involved,” he concluded.

LEARNING IS FUN—Pictured from left: Alexis Bell, Sophia Cohen, Caroline German, Christopher Courion and Patti Louie at the Horace Mann Family Fun Night Tuesday. Horace Mann PTA set up educational games to challenge students from kindergarten through 8th grade and their parents.

Horace Mann PTA Diversiﬁes Its Approach By Krystal Leach de Amante The Horace Mann Elementary Parent-Teacher Association is taking steps to diversify its efforts. Beginning last month, it implemented a Korean translated edition of its weekly PTA newsletter in attempt to reach out to parents who are more comfortable with their native tongue. “We noticed there were a lot of new families from other countries,” said PTA President Howard Goldstein. “We want to reach out to them, have them feel welcomed to attend events, and basically become integrated into the community.”

Horace Mann parent and former Korean newspaper reporter Chole S. Lee said she felt compelled to offer her skillset, “I saw a notice on the PTA newsletter that (they) needed a volunteer (translator).” Lee also taught English in Korea for some time and said there is a sizable number of Korean-American students at Horace Mann and that more Koreans are integrating into the local community. “We have opened it up to all languages and are currently recruiting for Farsi and Chinese translators,” Goldstein concluded.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy Jim Budman and Walfred Calderon

Filmmaker Matthew Budman with Heather Hahn

Royal Mounties stood tall

and firm in their colorful red uniforms while the Four Canadian Tenors serenaded Norman Jewison and wife Lynne St. David as they strolled into the Roots Store on North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills. Hosted by Roots founder Michael Budman and his architect wife Diane, the designer of the Roots Stores, the drinks party saluted the good people of Travel Alberta. The Canadian province remains a favorite for Roots photographer Rylan Perry, who shoots portfolios of photographs with models in the snow and otherwise wearing Roots’ world-famous sports and leather gear.

The Four Canadian Tenors

entertained the following day at David Foster’s wedding to Dutch model Yolanda Hadid at Haim Saban’s Beverly Hills estate. David, a Canadian, produced bestselling albums for Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Seal, Michael Buble, the Canadian pop singer who worked as a commercial fisherman for six years. Michael sang at the wedding, as did Kate Hudson and Avril Lavigne in a duet.

Roots’ Store manager Nicole Redd and her assistant Debbie Jung flank Dan Aykroyd

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a window table, Jack Nicholson was feasting with his favorite pizza Margherita, Edoardo’s signature sweet corn agnolotti, scallopine of veal with lemon. Nestled in a booth were contemporary art connoisseurs and collectors Arthur and Jeanne Cohen, who are Friday night regulars, The Cohens beautiful daughter Juliette is acting off-Broadway in New York, and son Luke has been awarded scholarships at Yale and Columbia.

Donna Dixon (Mrs. Dan Aykroyd) with Roots designer Diane Budman and Augusta Tigrett

t was in 1973 when the Detroit-born visionaries Michael Budman and Don Green partnered and created Roots, updating sports clothing and leather goods for the Gen X crowd. Their first store opened to overnight success in Toronto, and the rest is history. Roots went on to take over Canada and Asia with an empire of multitudinous stores, with top designers copying their sportswear styles. Michael and Don pioneered environmental comdmittedly attracted to mitment and eco-friendly prodLos Angeles, Michael and ucts. Diane, over the decades, became frequent visitors, baskhe Beverly Hills store ing in the posh comfort of the remains a go-to for Dan Beverly Hills Hotel (which we Aykroyd and Donna Dixon, long ago christened the Pink Robbie Robertson, Jerry Palace in Paradise in our cover Bruckheimer, Mark Canton, article for Town & Country Wayne Gretzky, and magazine). Hollywood’s Young Turks. Once bitten, they return for the on Matthew Budman’s a finest leather goods at don’tfilmmaker, affiliated with break-the-bank prices. heiress Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Productions fraternity motto at Ole (Megan’s dad being billionaire Miss goes like this: “If we don’t Larry Ellison, who bought his win the game, we always win the party.” No game this week, but the Budmans won their Page 6 | November 18, 2011

Roots’ PR ambassador Raymond Perkins

Norman Jewison with wife Lynne St. David

Malibu habitat from our philanthropist friend Louise Danelian). Megan’s an indie director and among the producers on the Coen Brothers’ Oscar-nominated True Grit. She bid and won the rights to produce Terminator Five. Michael and Diane’s daughter Alex Ann is majoring in film at Scotland’s St. Andrews University. o secret that the family loves film and our easy-come-easy-go California lifestyle. They epitomize our personal credo of Health, Friendship and Loyalty.

Alex Ann Budman with Roots photographer Rylan Perry

party. For the uninitiated, Ole Miss is the sports-crazed University of Mississippi in Oxford. Hometown for Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, William Faulkner and Kathryn Stockett (The Help), and where bestselling novelist John Grisham, wife Renee and family own a farm.

fter the drinks party at the Roots store where siders with Alberta beef and Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head vodka were served, twenty pals joined the Budmans at the around-the-corner e.baldi on North Canon Drive for owner/chef Edoardo Baldi’s always best, down-to-earth Italian cuisine. No fusion. Mercifully. No snail mousse or fried foraged moss or roasted lettuce juice (yes, juice!) that are items at Copenhagen’s Noma, where the chefs are influenced by molecular gastronomy, which we find overrated. Noma’s rated by international critics as Numero Uno. Ouch!

ichael and Diane arranged for a long table in the midst of the dining room. Roots’ PR ambassador Raymond Perkins, always on top of every successful Roots Stores’ event, planned a familystyle menu of appetizers. This included Edoardo’s favorite polenta, followed by langoustines, branzino and tender slices of steak. Very nice, also, were the wines: the Pinot Grigio Sanct Valentin 2010 white and the Ornellia Le Serre Nuove 2009 red.

appy diners included Roots Store manager Nicole Redd; film producer Michael Jewison and wife Anita Camarata; CBC’s talk show host George Stromboulopoulos; Michael Lerner; Robbie Robertson; Rylan Perry; documentarian Anthony Green who filmed this last Rolling Stones tour. Guests were acknowledged by Dan Aykroyd, with individual toasts, as prize-winning photographer Jim Budman documented the evening for a photo album.

Robbie Robertson

rying Isaac Tigrett, founder of the Hard Rock Cafes with Peter Morton and later the House of Blues. Augusta informs that spiritual Isaac is in Asia, pursuing a holistic life.

onna Dixon was ecstatic about her polar bear mission in the vast Far North of Canada, joined as she was by Diane and daughter Alex Ann. Donna’s a full fledged member of the century-old Explorers Club, having met the requirement of unearthing an ancient artifact by discovering a dinosaur relic. Explorers Club “firsts” include “finds” on the North and South Poles, Mount Everest, the deepest points in the oceans.

very year, adventurous Explorer Club members of all ages host a black-tie “gourmet” dinner in midtown Manhattan. A recent menu boasted hors d’oeuvres of varied insects; Yak Wellington; sweet-and-sour bovine penis; maggot-covered strawberries; roasted scorpions on toast; earthworm stir fry! We’ll pass, thanks. Where’s the bar? Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

Walfred Calderon

Roots Stores’ founder and partner Michael Budman welcomed the Royal Mounties to the North Beverly Drive store for Roots’ salute to the Canadian province of Alberta, where Roots sportswear and leather gear are often photographed.

Filmmaker Anthony Green with Jessi Cruikshank

e were charmed by our seat-mate, jewelry designer Augusta Tigrett, a beauty not unlike a twenty-something Faye Dunaway. Her late mom Maureen Starkey was wed to Beatle Ringo Starr before mar-

Edoardo Baldi is the chef/owner of e. baldi in Beverly HIlls

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Donna Karan Brings Urban Zen To UCLA Patients Pictured left to right:Yoga Instructor Colleen Saidman, Fashion Designer Donna Karan and Ceo of UCLA Hospital System Dr. David T. Feinberg speak to press about a new partnership with Urban Zen Intergrative Therepy program at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Fashion icon Donna Karan held a press conference for the inroduction of her Urban Zen Foundation’s new partnership with the Ronald Reagan Medical Center UCLA Thursday. When world-renowned fashion designer Donna Karan's husband, Stephan Weiss, was dying of lung cancer in 2001, she was distressed that there was no place in the New York hospital that offered yoga and other meditative therapies to ease his suffering. The experience galvanized her into action. "Much was missing from Stephan's care," Karan said. "He needed the knowledge of traditional Western medicine. But he also needed healing that can only be accessed from the heart and through the spirit. Out of my frustrations with the treatment at even the best medical facilities, a commitment was born." Karan took a combination of Eastern healing techniques that she found effective and developed them into an actual program that has expanded to hospitals across the country. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, part of the UCLA Health System, is the first hospital on the West Coast to adopt the program. In partnership with Karan's Urban Zen Foundation, the UCLA Health System will be offering a unique Eastern healing program designed to

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Fashion News & Notes Salvatore Ferragamo Profits Leap 85% Lifted by global growth and in particular a strong performance in the Asia Pacific region, Salvatore Ferragamo Group showed in the first nine months of the year an 85 percent jump in net profit, which reached 78.3 million euros, or $109.6 million, including a minority interest profit of 15.6 million euros, or $21.8 million. This compares with 42.3 million euros, or $55.4 million, in the same period last year. Revenues climbed 27.6 percent to 701.3 million euros, or $98.1 million.

Dollar amounts have been converted at average exchange for the periods to which they refer. WWD Tod’s Profits Climb 23.5 Percent Riding the luxury wave, Tod’s SpA posted growth in both operating profit and revenues in the first nine months of the year. Lifted by gains in all brands, at retail and wholesale and across geographic markets and product categories, the Italian firm reported a 23.5 percent rise in operating profits to 164.4 million euros, or $230.1 million, in the period

ended Sept. 30, compared with the same period last year. The net profit was not released. Revenues grew 14.8 percent to 699 million euros, or $978.6 million. WWD Burberry Profits Jump 26 percent First-half profits at Burberry Group plc rose 26 percent to 115.9 million pounds, or $187.8 million, fueled by flourishing sales at the brand’s major flagship stores and by non-apparel items. The company said sales to Sept. 30 rose 29.4 percent to

829.6 million pounds, or $1.34 billion. WWD Versace Back on Couture Calendar Donatella Versace, whose one-off line with H&M hits stores Thursday, hasn’t forgotten about the other end of the price spectrum. On Tuesday, the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture issued a oneline press release saying Versace is back on the official couture calendar in January. According to sources, the Milanese house will show on the first day, Jan. 23, in the first time slot. WWD

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•Michael Gold, Paula Kane Honored By Cancer Society The American Cancer Society inducted Michael Gold and Paula Kane of Beverly Hills into its Laureate Society at a ceremony in The Peninsula B.H. The two were recognized for their significant Michael Gold contributions toward the society's mission of saving lives. Established in 2004, the Laureate Society recognizes the American Cancer Society’s major contributors to the fight against cancer, and honors individuals who significantly invest in the hope of a future without the disease. •Richard Landry Lectures At Pacific Design Center Famed residential architect Richard Landry lectured on creative trends and introduced his new book Private Estates: N e w Architecture By Landry Design Group Wednesday night at the A. Rudin Showroom at Pacific Design Center.

IL TEATRO ALLA MODA – The Italian “Theater In Fashion” exhibition continuing in Beverly Hills and presented by The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts was the setting for a private tour and luncheon hosted by Wallis Annenberg (left) and Jamie Tisch (right). They are joined by Oscar-winning actress, Tilda Swinton. The exhibit of Italy’s most important haute couture designers has been extended through Dec. 18 at MGM Place (253 N. Beverly Dr.) Photo by Donato Sardello/WireImage

CAVIAR TASTERS–A large crowd turned out for the Beverly Hills Caviar Tasting Club’s black tie benefit. Pictured (from left): actress Angie Everhart, Kelly Scheiner, master chef Marcel Vigneron and Brian Scheiner of B.H. Caviar. Photo by Sara Michele

COACHART CHAMPS–On hand at The Beverly Hilton to attend CoachArt’s Champions Ball were (above, from left): ball co-chairs Brett Bouttier and Kellie Lakamp, co-founders Zander Lurie and Leah Bernthal, and ball co-chair Natasha Croxall. Left photo: Thyonne Gordon, executive director; Lori Schulman, interim deputy director; and Stephanie Payne, administrative manager.

Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills joined CoachArt’s celebrity filled Champion Ball to support chronically ill youth and raise $750,000 for the cause. Some 700 gathered to honor Chandra Wilson and Steve Streit of Green Dot Corp. Corporate sponsors of the ball and awards/dinner included: CBS, Sequoia Capital, Warburg Pincus, Akamai, DreamWorks, Disney/ABC, Dolby Sound, Kelton Research, and AEG. It was hosted by Extra’s Maria Menounos with performances by Kevin Nealon and Chante Moore. CoachArt aims to bring the opportunity for normalcy to patients by providing a creative outlet to escape the pain caused by their illness. It has served over 2,500 children with 665 volunteers. For information, call 323-904-4400 or visit www.coachart.org.

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George Christy’s Pick Of The Week: Viva Santa Barbara! L

ong before Sideways was released in 2004, Santa Barbara County wines were savored and talked about. But after the road trip movie set in the wine country, the wines gained an international audience of oenophiles, who were grateful to director Alexander Payne for bringing them to their attention. A wine aficionado and failed author Paul Giamatti and his buddy, woman chaser Thomas Haden Church, trek through the countryside with its 21,000 acres of vineyards to knock off their frustrations. The acclaimed film remains a video hit, and continually attracts crowds to the county for the wine tours, wine tastings and winemakers dinners.

month in between became a holiday season. I imagine the same goes with other American families. We dined as Cajuns do with the turkey (deep fried!), and a table littered with melaton (a.k.a mirliton), a delicious local squash. Casseroles stuffed with shrimp, gumbos a-plenty, oysters Rockefeller.

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y first-ever sip of wine was a half-glass of Louis Jadot Beaujolais during a Thanksgiving dinner. I remember it vividly to this day. Delicately fruity, never competing with the food, and a little too easy to drink for a 10-year-old.

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s my wine education grew over the years, wine became my life’s obsession. Living now in Los Angeles, I turn to Santa Barbara County for my local fix with its diversity of wine styles. I spend Thanksgiving here with chef friends, and while you never know what’s on the table, we never fail to include our local wines.”

ith the holiday season in gear, what better than dressing the Thanksgiving or Christmas table with excellent local offerings from Santa Barbara County. We invited Spago’s knowledgeable sommelier, Christopher Miller, to guide us through his favorites, having tasted the best as he has ith that in mind, for years from the Santa Christopher suggests and comBarbara County vintners. ments on these Santa Barbara hanksgiving and County favorites for the holiChristmas were so much more days. than the two or three celebratory days when I was growing up • Tatomer Riesling, Kick-On in New Orleans. The entire Ranch. Graham Tatomer makes

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this intense, dry Riesling in a traditional Austrian food-friendly style. Lots of honeyed citrus and stone fruits. Definitely a ‘food wine,’ and not to be missed. $+

baking spice tones. A very restrained example of Viognier. $$ • Jaffurs Grenache. One of the better Grenache producers, and always a terrific value. Jammy plum and boysenberry, lots of white pepper. Big but not heavy – everything Grenache should be, and goes with any food you throw at it. $

• Verdad Tempranillo, Santa Ynez Valley. A terrific Spanish impersonator, falling closer to Ribera del Duero than Rioja in style. Lots of black and red cherries, ripe berry fruit, charred cocoa, and a touch of campfire. Save this one for the prime rib. $+

• Vogelzang Sauvignon Blanc, Vogelzang Vineyard. A very ripe style, but still with great balance. Rich grapefruit pulp and guava, extremely floral. • Cabernet Sauvignon options Not a delicate little wine that for those who can’t go without will be overwhelmed by any • Palmina Nebiolo, Sisquoc their Cabernet are the impresfood you pair it with. $ Vineyard. Here are the grapes sive examples coming from an of Barolo and Barbaresco for area known as Happy Valley. • Chanin Chardonnay, Bien Italian wine lovers. Black tea, Nacido Vineyard. Beautiful bal- pomegranate, dried flowers and erry holidays! Salud ance, with white peach and herbs, and ripe strawberies. and bon appétit! lemon pith. Nice and light, just Decant it for a few hours, a touch of oak and butter, with and you won’t be disaphints of minerality in a way that pointed. You can’t go wrong few domestic wines have. $+ with anything from this winery, and for me this is their • AM/FM Grenache Blanc, supersar. A roast turkey wine Sons Vineyard. White and if ever there was one. $$$ Saturn peaches, rough ground nutmeg, and a great mint-basil • Foxen Pinot Noir, Various savory note. This French varietal Cuvees. Not easy to define is relatively unknown stateside, the style of Pinot Noir at but Santa Barbara’s proved it Foxen. The winemaking grows some of the best in the here lends itself to letting the world. For me, it’s the perfect particular vineyard speak, wine for a turkey-and-stuffing which a lot of wineries talk sandwich the day after ‘the big about but few accomplish so show.’ $+ readily. From very light, tart and refreshing to extremely • Bonaccorsi Viognier, full, ripe and substantial. Vogelzang Vineyard. Ripe yel- Something here for everylow peach and dried nectarines. one, and every type of food. Medium-bodied with some nice $$$$ Spago sommelier Christopher Miller

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Frances Allen Desert Roundup

It has been over a decade since Gloria and Norma Monty (iconic producer and head writer, respectively, of TV’s General Hospital) arrived for the dedication of Gloria’s star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in an ambulance accompanied by two white-coated doctors. Since that time, there has been no comparable dramatic arrival of honorees’ to an event … until now, as the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center on the campus of Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, held a black tie gala in honor of its 25th

seen in the area in a long time. But, considering the cost of the vehicles in which the honorees arrived, and the value of the jewelry they wore on their designer gowns, the police escort had a definite practical purpose. After all, they were protecting three of the Desert’s most valuable assets. Twenty-five years ago, with the support of her husband, Frank, Barbara began to raise funds for a facility to provide counseling for children suffering from the affects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Today, as a result of these

Sinatra Children’s Center’s president of the board of directors. She is only the third person in the center’s 25-year-history to hold this post, and the first woman. Though Nelda Linsk isn’t shy about saying she married her boss, she had already achieved success as a highly sought after fashion director and designer. Now, in addition to her unwavering support to her good friend Barbara Sinatra and the Children’s Center, Linsk is a member of the elite by invitation-only Desert Estates Network, an organization consisting of 20, by-invitation-only, top Coachella Valley realtors who specialize in high-end property. As one can be imagine, an event this spectacular must

lifetime achievement award to Julie McDonald, a pioneer in the dance agency business and founder of McDonald Selznick Associates. The festival was founded by Desert dancer, dance instructor and choreographer Shea New. It’s mission: to create ventures for established and emerging choreographers, develop new dance audiences, create opportunities for dancers and recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the world of dance. Some past recipients of recognition by the festival are George Chakiris, Nigel Lythgoe and Carmen de Lavallande. ****** If you have the sense that announcements of the honorees and presenters for next January’s Palm Springs International Film festival are a bit delayed this year, you’re not alone, as the festival suffers from the loss of Ronni Chasin, the high-powered Hollywood publicist who was murdered last Nov. 16, while sitting in her car at a stoplight on Whittier Drive in B.H. It was Chasin, and her amazing Rolodex, who was a major source of the celebrity turnout for the film festival, and various rewards, including one for $100,000 was offered by Festival Chairman Harold Matzner, have been offered. The reward, as well as one for $25,000 posted by publicist Michael Levine, has been claimed by a ‘John Doe’ who

BEVERLY HILLS tipped the police to the name and location of Harold Smith. When police went to Smith’s home to question him, Smith committed suicide. The gun, used to kill Chasin was found at Smith’s residence, and the Beverly Hills Police Department closed the case soon thereafter. But many people in Hollywood, including some connected with the festival, think the investigation was too quick, too pat and too lacking in evidence. This sentiment expressed itself when John Doe went to collect the rewards and was refused payment on the grounds that Smith was not proved to be Chasin’s killer and that the reward was offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Chasin’s murderer … something that has not occurred. But the saga of Ronni Chasin is not over. John Doe has gone to court suing Matzner and Levine for the rewards that he claims are rightfully his. But don’t come to the wrong conclusion. Those who know Matzner know that the millionaire businessman does not welsh on his word, once given, and Matzner has already said that when the matter is settled, if there is no claimant who meets the terms of the reward, the sum pledged will be given to a suitable charity cause.

SILVER ANNIVERSARY–The 25th anniversary of the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center in Rancho Mirage drew a huge turnout from far and wide for the black tie gala in the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort. Top photo (seated from left): honorees Nelda Linsk, Barbara Sinatra and Helene Galen with The Courier’s Frances Allen; (above, from left): Diana Deshong with David Webb’s Kevin Parker; and Marjorie Victor and Gary Morris; (left photo): Marcia Hobbs and Marsha Pachter. Photos by Pat Krause

anniversary. The honorees, Barbara Sinatra, Helene Galen and Nelda Linsk arrived at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in a pair of matched, white Rolls Royces accompanied by Riverside County Sheriff’s cars and a uniformed motorcycle escort, complete with flashing red and blue lights. Frankly, it was the most police activity

efforts, more than 17,000 abused children have received help from the center bearing her name, and all without regard to their family’s ability to pay. One cannot live in Los Angeles, much less be a supporter of the University of Southern California without knowing the name Galen. Helene, and her late husband Lou, were major contributors to the university and its Galen Center is named after them, as are numerous other institutions on campus. Helene has just been chosen as the Barbara

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have entertainment to match, and the gala did not fall short. The headliner spot went to vocalist and music preservationist Michael Feinstein. He was preceded by legendary songwriter, Hal David; comic Tom Dreesen; Broadway performer Luca Ellis; jazz singer /pianist, Carol Welsman; performer/model Beverly Johnson; and big band singer and host of The Hollywood Squares Pierre La Cock, who understandably changed his name to Peter Marshall. No, Marshall’s birth is not made up. Like everything else that evening, it was real. To participate in the doings of the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, call 760340-2336. ****** Another significant but less heralded recognition was given recently when the McCallum Theatre Institute hosted the 14th annual “Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival” featuring the presentation of a

...AND MORE FROM THE SINATRA GALA– Pictured (top row, from left): Herb and Janet Rappaport; Eunice David and Ali Kasikci; (second row): Brooke Anderson, Mary Hampson and Carlotta Keely; (left photo): Cecilia Peck, Luca Ellis and co-chair Louise Korshak; and (above) Nancy Birdwell. Photos by Lani

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Keck’s, CHLA’s Ford To Receive National Humanism Award As the son of a minister in Haiti, Henri Ford, M.D., was accustomed to people coming to the family home for help. Watching his parents respond to others’ needs for food or spiritual assistance taught Ford that giving to others was a prerogative of human beings. “The concept of caring and sharing are principles that I grew up with,” said Ford, professor of surgery and vice dean for medical education at USC Keck School of Medicine, and vice president and chief of surgery at Keck School-affiliated Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). That devotion to service has resulted in Ford being awarded the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award earlier this month at the association’s annual meeting in Denver. Medical students nominate the faculty honored with this award. In their nomination students wrote that “Dr. Ford is a true hero and exemplifies the professional and personal qualities of a great doctor.” Students

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also praised Ford for his mentorship and compassionate care of his patients. “We admire and appreciate Dr. Ford's generosity to medical students in helping them reach their highest potential,” said Keck School of Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. “His work in Haiti is an example of his commitment to service, and he has been inspirational to our students. We agree with them that he deserves this prestigious award.” Ford is one of nine clinicians and educators honored by AAMC.. Ford was chosen for his mentorship of young peo(see ‘FORD,’ page17)

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Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro Announce Launch of Collaborative Research Program With USC, CHLA At the American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro ninth annual West Coast gala, “A Celebration of Inclusion‚” at Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel, Jean Judes, executive director of BIS, announced the launch of a special National Institute of Health funded collaborative research project between the organization, USC’s, Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ (CHLA) University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. BIS, Israel’s leading organization in the development and provision of innovative therapies and services for children with disabilities, plays a leading role in promoting the inclusion

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ple, especially medical students, as well as his work as a pediatric surgeon, his efforts to treat victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and his contributions to improving the health care structure of that nation. “Dr. Ford always has the best interests of children at the forefront of everything he does, whether it’s caring for patients at our hospital, teaching the next generation of medical students, or leading multiple relief efforts in his home country of Haiti,” said Richard D. Cordova, FACHE, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “By sharing his life in all of these ways, Dr. Ford offers all of us an inspirational example that we can emulate.” The award also recognizes Ford’s work to discover and implement surgical alternatives for several pediatric disorders, and his research in the areas of pediatric trauma and necrotizing enterocolitis, a life-threatening gastrointestinal disease affecting newborns. His contributions to the relief effort in Haiti received

November 18, 2011 | Page 17 and pediatric emergency transport specialists. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles houses a wide range of pediatric subspecialists under one roof, enabling the ECMO Program to treat the most difficult of cases. Established in 1987, the ECMO Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will celebrate its 25th anniversary in January. It remains the largest referral center in Southern California and surrounding states for the treatment of neonatal conditions requiring ECMO support. Thanks to the technology and a team of highly specialized physicians in one of the nation’s top NICCU’s, Dorion was taken off ECMO on Friday and is expected to make a full recovery. special mention. Ford was one of the first surgeons on the ground after the quake devastated the country. As a pediatric surgeon in a nation where nearly half the population is under the age of 15, his assistance was greatly needed. Ford continues to travel to Haiti to help improve the country’s health care infrastructure and works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and Project Hope to lead a group of medical educators working to promote reform in medical education and training. He also is working with the Haitian Ministry of Health, Project Medishare, and the Interim Commission for Haiti’s Reconstruction, cochaired by former President Clinton and Haiti's Prime Minister, to help establish a trauma and critical care system in the country. Through his work in Haiti, Ford has projected an example that seems to have influenced students. Ford notes that many Keck School students are already signing up to volunteer in schools, prisons and other places where their training can make a difference.

MAKING THE HOLIDAYS HAPPY—St. John’s Health Center’s Child & Family Development Center (CFDC) is gearing up for its annual Gift Giving Donation Program and looking for community support. The CFDC’s goal is to give children in need and enrolled in its Mental Health and Early Childhood Development programs a happy holiday season. The CFDC is seeking new, unwrapped gift items for boys and girls between 1-18 years old. For more information, call Dr. Kabretta Kennedy, 310-8298339. Pictured with children in the program are St. John’s staff member: Jenon Lee, Heidi Manheim, Dr. Kennedy, Denise Sweeney and Lauren Cherrington. Last year kids from the Therapeutic Preschool Program and Outpatient Mental Health Program enjoyed a party at Fox Studios.

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THE COURIER’S T O P L AW Y E R S All Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rated Only • Latham & Watkins LLP • Alston & Bird LLP • Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard Avchen & Shapiro LLP • Hill Farrer & Burrill LLP • Richards Watson & Gershon • Best Best & Krieger LLP • Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart, Sullivan, LLP • Weinstock, Manion, Reisman, Shore & Neumann • Linzer & Associates, P.C. • Foley & Mansfield PLLP • Kelly Lytton & Williams LLP • Morris, Polich & Purdy LLP • Rosaline L. Zukerman • Hamburg, Karic, Edwards & Martin LLP • Errol H. Stambler, P.L.C. • Huang, Fedalen & Lin, LLP • Julius S. Grush • Franklin D. Tell • Ronald M. Papell • Bradford L. Treusch

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Richards, Watson & Gershon Proudly Serves As Beverly Hills’ City Attorney ince 1954, Richards, Watson & Gershon (RW&G) has proudly represented local governments throughout the state of California. RW&G is widely recognized as one of the premier full-ser vice law firms ser ving local governments. From Beverly Hills to Mission Viejo and from Rancho Palos Verdes to Palm Deser t, public entities have relied on RW&G because it has

assembled a large and diverse group of talented attorneys and dedicated them to solving the problems of local government. Public law issues are the core of RW&G’s practice and the firm handles vir tually all public entity needs for legal ser vices. RW&G’s attorneys include specialists in the areas of law most impor tant to public entities including public finance, real

estate, public works, California Environmental Quality Act, eminent domain, labor and employment, and open government. RW&G’s litigators have won precedent-setting cases for public entities in federal and state cour ts. RW&G has offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Orange County, Temecula, and San Francisco. The firm serves as City/Town Attorney, Special Counsel,

or General Counsel to more than 65 public entities throughout California. The representation of public entities includes cities, towns, counties, redevelopment agencies, joint powers authorities, airpor ts, school districts, community ser vices districts, water districts, and other special districts. For more information, please visit www.r wglaw.com.

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M. Neil Solarz, Louis A. Reisman, Harold Weinstock, Susan H. Shore, Blake A. Rummel, Martin A. Neumann, Robert E. Strauss, Jonathan S. Forster and Gary M. Borofsky.

Over A Half Century Of Superior Legal Counsel einstock, Manion, Reisman, Shore & Neumann, one of Southern California’s leading estate-planning firms, has been providing top-quality legal counsel for 52 years, serving Californians as well as others in need of assistance with their estate planning needs. In addition to estate planning, Weinstock, Manion, Reisman, Shore & Neumann provides expert counsel in probate and trust administration, general business and corporate law, taxation, real estate, and trust and estate litigation. With attorneys well-versed in these varied but complementary areas of law, working as a team to give comprehensive legal counsel, this small firm offers the best of both worlds: the more diverse expertise of

a larger law firm combined with the personal attention and individualized service of a smaller legal practice. The firm’s clients are top priority. They include business owners and other high-net-wor th individuals in need of multifaceted, forward-looking legal representation. To that end, the firm works hard to balance each client’s business and professional goals with their individual estate planning objectives by designing and implementing sophisticated, multigenerational estate planning strategies geared to several key areas: the preservation and transfer of wealth, estate tax reduction, liability and creditor protection, life insurance planning, and charitable gift-giving. In the process, Weinstock, Manion,

Reisman, Shore & Neumann dedicates itself to being a family of lawyers that clients can trust with sensitive matters. Client loyalty proves the efforts have paid off: Second, third, and even fourth generations of families have made the law firm their choice for expert estate planning. For the attorneys at the firm, involvement with the law goes beyond the office suite. Many are highly sought-after speakers by professional and community organizations, and longtime instructors at UCLA Extension. Teaching, in turn, helps keep the firm attuned to new issues and changes in the law. By staying on top of current legal developments, the attorneys are prepared to come up with effective approaches that will

best take advantage of – or offset – new legislation and court decisions. Over the years, individual firm attorneys have been recognized by various law publications and peer groups. Recently, the firm was accepted to the 2011 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Mar tindaleHubbell’s top rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Such accolades have helped cement Weinstock, Manion, Reisman, Shore & Neumann's reputation as a leader among the region's estate planning firms, offering personalized service, diverse legal expertise, and collaboration among lawyers for the benefit of the client.

Louis A. Reisman Sussan H. Shore** Martin A. Neumann Gary M. Borofsky*

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Law Firm Of Best Best & Krieger LLP Remains Southern California Fixture While Growing fixture in Southern California since 1891, Best Best & Krieger LLP is known as one of the region’s top law firms for serving public agencies, whether they are cities, schools, transpor tation districts or water agencies, as well as private businesses and individual clients. Today, the firm is 200 attorneys strong, working throughout the State of California and in Washington, D.C. At BB&K they recognize that clients need specialized counsel with a deep understanding of California issues, particularly with regard to litigation, business and corporate law, real-estate law, environmental and land-use law, municipal and publicagency law, school-district law and water law. The firm’s attorneys analyze legal trends and strategize with clients to avoid legal problems. When necessary, BB&K’s attorneys will vigorously represent its clients in court. BB&K has years of experience both in transactional matters and in prosecuting and defending litigation disputes of almost every type. The needs and objectives of the client are paramount in the handling of any legal matter and are clearly outlined at the start of any new matter. BB&K’s broad base of services

benefits both public agencies and private clients. In Los Angeles County, BB&K helps all types of businesses – from family-owned establishments to national public and private corporations – on a full range of legal issues. Its municipal, county and special district clients value the firm’s extensive expertise in public sector representation as well as its specialization in water, telecommunications and environmental law. Among its many practice areas, BB&K represents school districts in all facets of their legal needs. BB&K is proud to serve as counsel to the Beverly Hills Unified School District. The firm has grown in recent years because of its strong reputation as one of California’s largest and best law firms. • In Sacramento, BB&K recently tripled in size when its acquired a large and highly respected group of attorneys who focus on redevelop- Best Best & Krieger LLP’s LA ofﬁce ment, health care and labor law. at 300 South Grand Ave. • This summer, BB&K spread its reach across the country, acquiring a ways to more rapidly expand telecomlaw firm in Washington, D.C. that spe- munications infrastructure. • In its downtown Los Angeles cializes in telecommunications matters. Already, those attorneys have office, BB&K is proud that its office made an impact in California by fight- managing partner, water law attorney ing for the rights of cities as the Jill Willis, was recently selected as Federal Communications Commission one of the six top par tners in considers taking over local right of California to work for, by a reader sur-

vey from Above the Law. Two of its Los Angeles attorneys have received Mar tindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating of AV: Brant Dveirin, a litigator in the areas of environmental law, construction defects, real estate and business, land use, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, and Nowland Hong who specializes in trials and appeals in state and federal court on behalf of major public agencies, districts and private corporations. And this year, two of BB&K’s Los Angeles attorneys were named by their peers among the region’s most respected lawyers in Southern California Super Lawyers magazine for their expertise in municipal law and litigation: Scott Campbell, a municipal lawyer who serves as city attorney to Avalon, and litigator Nowland Hong. BB&K partner Sonia Carvalho, who is based in Irvine and serves as city attorney to Claremont and Azusa in Los Angeles County, was also named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list. BB&K has seen it all and has the legal resources, including the most advanced technological resources, to help address its clients' legal issues with creativity, speed and efficiency to reach their desired outcomes.

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The ‘Go To’ Law Firm When The Government Knocks wners of property rarely plan ahead for the unexpected moment when a public agency decides it needs a property for a public project—like a highway, transit station, school or library. But when it happens, owners need to know who to call. Since its founding in 1923, the lawyers of Hill Farrer & Burrill have represented owners whose property is being taken by the government through eminent domain. They have represented owners of large development tracts, industrial, commercial, and retail properties, railroad rights of way, working ranches and farms, and ever y other possible kind of real estate. They handle cases throughout California and in other states as well. They also represent business owners and tenants being condemned in their loss of business goodwill and both tenants and landlords in leasehold negotiations who have questions about crafting protective condemnation clauses. Perhaps the best testimonial to the quality representation the firm provides are the number of major national and international law

firms that refer their clients to Hill Farrer for representation when confronted by eminent domain. The Hill F a r r e r lawyers have Kevin Brogan handled eminent domain cases involving some of Los Angeles’ iconic properties, including the Los Angeles Union Station passenger terminal, the Ambassador Hotel, and the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. They are currently advising the Beverly Hills Unified School District relating to Metro’s potential condemnation of property from the historic Beverly Hills High School. As well, a significant number of the firm’s cases are “inverse” condemnation actions where the government engages in conduct that constitutes an unconstitutional taking of private property, but does not institute a

direct condemnation action. These cases are based on so-called regulatory or sometimes actual physical takings of property, or where the government engages in unreasonDean Dennis able pre-condemnation conduct that damages an owner’s property. Hill Farrer partners, Kevin Brogan and Dean Dennis, who lead the firm’s eminent domain practice, have a combined experience of more than 60 years in the field. • Mr. Brogan has tried more than 30 eminent domain cases and is a Member of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. • Mr. Dennis has handled more than 50 appeals, a number of which have made new law in the area of eminent domain. Cuna Mutual Insurance v. Los Angeles Metropolitan

Transportation Authority (2003) 108 Cal.App.4th 382 (inverse condemnation action establishing proper ty owner’s right to claim mitigation expenses incurred to protect property from threatened damage by public project); City of Vista v. Fielder (1996) 13 Cal.4th 612 (eminent domain case upholding commercial tenant's claims for leasehold bonus value and loss of business goodwill); Hawthorne Redevelopment. Agency v. Force Electronics (1997) 55 Cal.App.4th 622 (eminent domain/inverse condemnation case requiring government to pay property owner immediately instead of over10 years for property taken and damages suffered). Many long time real estate investors and other property owners go years without exposure to eminent domain or other government takings. But when the government lets it be known that your property is in the path of its project, it is important you know who to call. For many years, sophisticated owners have looked to Hill Farrer for advice.

Glaser Weil Understands Client Needs ommitted, impressive and reputable are the words frequently used to describe Beverly Hills residents Peter Weil, Gary Jacobs, Terry Avchen, Robert Shapiro, Brett Cohen, Joseph Fletcher III, Thomas Levyn and Kerry Garvis Wright, all partners at the nationally renowned law firm Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard Avchen & Shapiro, LLP. The Beverly Hills resident partners practice in the real estate, corporate, tax, environmental, and business and entertainment litigation areas. This full-service law firm offers a wide range of legal services to a diverse client base. With offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the firm’s lawyers distinguish themselves from other firms through their close-knit collaborative style of practice and their dedicated representation of their clients’ interests throughout California and the United States. • Peter Weil, Managing Partner. Business attorney Peter Weil tops the list of those called on by executives, boards of directors and in-house counsel to handle large, complex and innovative real estate and corporate transactions. • Gary Jacobs, Business Group Co-Chair and Partner. Specializing in corporate transactions, Gary brings an extensive business, managerial and legal background to the firm, and regularly handles securities and mergers & acquisitions transactions. • Terry Avchen, Environmental and Energy Group Chair and Partner. In his 30-year career, Terry has participated in virtually every aspect of environmental and energy law representing a spectrum of businesses. • Robert Shapiro, Litigation Partner and White Collar Criminal Defense Group Chair. With more than 30 years’ experience as a criminal

defense attorney, Robert’s practice shifted to the civil arena. As an experienced trial attorney, Robert’s courtroom experience sets him apart from most civil litigators representing numerous highprofile clients across the globe. • Brett Cohen, Real Estate Depar tment Partner. Brett’s practice focuses on real property secured asset-based financing, loan workouts, acquisitions and dispositions, real property leasing, urban in-fill and single family residential developments. He is actively involved in the Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Beverly Hills Unified School District. • Joseph Fletcher III, Tax Depar tment Partner. Joseph has more than 20 years’ experience Front, from left, Thomas Levyn, Kerry Garvis Wright and Gary Jacobs. Back, from left, in tax law, specializing in Terry Avchen, Brett Cohen, Joseph Fletcher III and Peter Weil. corporate and internationU.S. News -Best Lawyers® Ranks “Best Law Firms” rankings cover 75 al taxation issues. • Thomas Levyn, Land Use Glaser Weil’s Environmental & Energy practice areas and are based on a rigDepar tment Par tner and Former Department As ‘Tier 1’ In Best Law orous evaluation process that includes the collections of client and Three-Time Beverly Hills Mayor. Firm Rankings. Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard lawyer evaluations, peer review from Thomas represents high-net-wor th individuals and public companies. As Avchen & Shapiro LLP was ranked as leading attorneys in their field, and the former Mayor of Beverly Hills, he a top law firm for multiple practice review of additional information prowas responsible for policies that mon- areas in the recently released U.S. vided by law firms as part of the foritored the per formance of 1,100 News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms mal submission process. An unpreceemployees and a City budget 2011-2012” rankings. Among other dented amount of data was collected rankings, the Firm was recognized as in the project’s second year, and this approaching $250 million. • Kerry Garvis Wright, Enter- “Tier 1” in the categories of energy combined data resulted in the 2011tainment and Spor ts Litigation law, environmental law and natural 2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Partner. Commercial litigator and resources law within the Los Angeles For attorneys who understand trial attorney, Kerry represents clients market. “Tier 1” rankings are reserved for the most highly rated your needs, are goal-oriented and effiacross a spectrum of industries with a firms in the country. cient, contact us. 310-553-3000, focus on entertainment, sports, and The U.S. News-Best Lawyers® www.glaserweil.com. employment-related litigation.

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Zukerman Provides Focused, Effective & Aggressive Approach To Family Law he Law Offices of Rosaline L. Zukerman principal, Roz Zukerman, sums up the challenges of her practice as: “In criminal law, you find the worst people at their best, and in family law, you find the best people at their worst. Family law deals with real issues that affect the future of good people who are dealing with life challenges and its Top: Julia Gandlesman, Middle: Maureen B. Isaacson and potential impact Deborah L. Graboff, Bottom: Sarah Intelligator, and Right: on children.” Rosaline Zukerman An exempla“People get married because they ry 95 percent settlement record has have interlocking neuroses,” claims won Roz the admiration and respect of Roz. her clients and peers. You won’t be in Given the nature of relationships, better hands. If settlement isn’t in the these neuroses tend to clash. When cards, Roz’s experience in litigation that happens, and a solution seems comes into play and her team will work only to be found in litigation, Roz and tirelessly to provide a focused, effec- her team of compassionate and able tive and aggressive approach. In Roz’s associates work to strategize a resolumore than 30 years of experience in tion that fits the goals of the client, family law, she has orchestrated more and strives to provide closure. As a than 40 reconciliations, of which more champion of children’s rights, there is than one half have “taken.” (see ‘ZUKERMAN,’ page TL18)

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Big-Firm Talent With Personal Touch At Foley & Mansfield ounded in 1989, Foley & Mansfield has grown from a twoattorney firm in Minneapolis, to a national-based, full-service law firm in nine cities, including Los Angeles. Practicing in a multitude of areas, including toxic tort, commercial, real estate and bankruptcy, Foley & Mansfield serves a diverse spectrum of clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to multi-national corporations. When Kyle Mansfield and Stephen Foley founded the firm, they wanted to create something unique and unlike other law firms. They envisioned a firm with extensive legal and technical expertise provided to clients at a reasonable price, a focus on clients’ businesses and operations, and a relaxed, collaborative office culture. Foley & Mansfield is large enough to ensure a depth and breadth of experience to meet client needs yet personal enough to maintain its reputation for individual client attention and responsiveness. Firm clients benefit not only from Foley & Mansfield’s legal talent, but also from its insight gained from its diverse group of multicultural, non-traditional backgrounds Foley & Mansfield opened the Los Angeles-area branch of the firm in Pasadena in 2002. This office has practiced in the firm’s traditional area of toxic tort defense, but has also established a reputation in a variety of other diverse practice areas including estate planning, prosecution of per-

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owners and defense of citations issued by local government code compliance departments. In conjunction with its strategic alliance with Minneapolis-based international law firm Igbanugo Partners, Foley & Mansfield Los Angeles can offer immigration law services, including EB-5 immigrant investor green card program and information on the proposed Visit USA ACT, which if passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama, would allow foreigners who spend at least $500,000 on residential property to

obtain renewable three-year visas allowing them to live in the United States. Foley & Mansfield Los Angeles would be uniquely qualified to help individuals if this law is passed, given its real-estate related expertise. Foley & Mansfield Los Angeles foresees a rise in claims asserted by artists under the California Resale Royalty Act, given the breadth of the community’s involvement in the acquisition of fine art. This Act, the only one of its kind in the United States, provides that, with a few exceptions, a seller of art must pay the artist or the artist’s estate a 5 percent royalty of the resale price. The Act applies if the artist at the time of resale is a U.S. resident or has been a California resident for at least two years; the seller resides in California or the sale takes place in California; the art piece is an original painting, drawing, sculpture or original work of art in glass; the work is sold for more than $1,000 and the seller receives more money than she or he paid; and the work is sold during the artist’s lifetime or within 20 years of the artist’s death. For more information on the mentioned areas or for any other questions, contact Foley & Mansfield Los Angeles partners Keith Ameele or Peter B. Langbord at 213-283-2100. For general information on Foley & Mansfield, visit the website, www.foleymansfield.com.

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ship and operation, health care, nutrition, restaurant, catering and food distribution, as well as independent music, movie, television and multimedia. Our attorneys are all exceptionally gifted problem solvers. We take great pride in having successfully resolved a wide variety of legal and business problems for our clients. We enjoy an excellent reputation for creative and vigorous advocacy in both litigation as well as business transactions. The Firm is renown for its commitment to excellence in the practice of law and is highly regarded as a capable and aggressive advocate for its clients. Areas of Specialization • Commercial Litigation—The Firm has an outstanding reputation for obtaining the results its clients desire, at a cost its clients appreciate. Our goal is to produce results for our clients, and we do just that – we produce results. The Firm has litigated breach of contract cases, partnership disputes, even partnership dissolutions, purchase and sale transactions gone bad, joint venture disagreements between par tners and joint venturers, real estate disputes, breach of warranty cases, debt collection cases, unlawful detainer, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, domain name disputes and breach of employment

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | NOVEMBER 18 , 2011 THE COURIER’S TOP LAWYERS TL14 Criminal Law Specialist Has More Than At Hamburg, Karic, Edwards & 35-Year Record Of Proven Integrity, Success Martin LLP, Helping Clients Make cutions. rrol H. Stambler is a California Since 1979, Bar Certified Criminal Law Good Business Decisions Is Paramount State Mr. Stambler Specialist. He was recently awardn 1995, Sid Hamburg, Barr y Edwards and Gregg Martin decided it was time to start a practice that reflected how they would want to be treated if they needed legal representation. In 2003, partner, Steven Karic, joined and added big-firm experience to their shared focus on practical and cost effective ways of helping clients achieve their goals. “It’s all about understanding the client’s needs before you can offer solutions” says Founding Partner Gregg Martin. “If you don’t understand that, your advice becomes generic and not necessarily suited to accomplishing the result your client is seeking” he adds. The firm takes pride on using common sense and practical solutions to cut through the confusion and anxiety clients often encounter when dealing with complicated business transactions or lawsuits. To that end, the firm’s lawyers use their respective years of experience in business, real estate, corporate, entertainment, estate planning, construction and music to offer their clients a choice of possible outcomes that, at the end of day, permit the clients to exercise control over their own destiny. “Often times, our advice gives our clients a perspective they did not have before they came to us. They

frequently learn t h a t t h e r e are different ways to consider a deal or a lawsuit that might not be w h a t they had originally considered. S u c h Gregg Martin collaboration often leads them to choosing a direction or strategy that better suits their long term goals and aspirations” explains Mr. Martin. It is through this mutual respect, open-mindedness and exchange of ideas that the firm is best able to meet or exceed the clients’ expectations. The firm continues to specialize in business litigation, including real estate and construction, enter tainment, employment, corporate and partnership disputes, along with real estate and commercial transactions, including purchasing, leasing and financing.

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ed “Super Lawyer” status in 2011-2012 for criminal law. He has practiced for more than 35 years and, as an “AV-rated litigator,” has successfully represented a wide range of diverse clients including the MGM and Credit Lyonnais fraud case, Medicare and mortgage fraud, and complex money laundering/drug cases. He also represents individuals pursuing Writs of Habeas Corpus and Appeals. His commitment and perseverance to his clients has helped establish him at the top of his field, while his prominent reputation as a top-level criminal defense attorney distinguishes him from others in his field. He has served as the representative of the Ninth Circuit to the Attorney’s Committee (one of only seven attorneys in the U.S.) to the Defender Services of The Administrative Office of the United States Courts in Washington, D.C. Mr. Stambler opened his private practice in 1978 to defend those accused of crimes, particularly defendants indicted for federal crimes. Before that, he spent four years as a deputy district attorney at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses. For the past 30 years, he has traveled throughout the United States representing individuals in federal criminal court prose-

has been a member of the Central District’s Criminal Justice Act Panel, a group of approximately 90 experienced criminal defense lawyers who represent indigent defendants in federal court. Errol H. Stambler From 199496, he served as the panel’s head representative. Because of the panel’s work, defendants who could not afford an experienced defense attorney have access to the same quality representation as Hollywood celebrities and rock stars. Mr. Stambler is a member of the Anti-Defamation League advisory committee and during his career has tried nearly 100 federal and state jury trials, defended in six murder cases, two with special circumstances; filed more than 50 appeals and garnered 12 published 9th Circuit opinions Mr. Stambler is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the State Bar of California (Criminal Law Section), Inns of Cour t, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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THE COURIER’S TOP LAWYERS Huang, Fedalen & Lin Give Clients Benefit Of Diverse Backgrounds uang, Fedalen & Lin, LLP are expert litigators with emphases in real estate law, business and commercial law, intellectual property law, unfair competition law, governmental law, probate and trust law and corporate and partnership law. Patrick K. Huang and James C. Fedalen are both AV Pre-eminent Peer Rated Attorneys. Over their careers James C. Fedalen Patrick K. Huang both have won cases in state and federal courts and domesSouthwestern, is a fourth-generation tic and foreign arbitration tribunals, Angeleno and third-generation attorhave successfully represented clients ney. on appeal with more than a half dozen “It seems to be the family occupublished opinions, and developed pation,” says Fedalen. His brother is long-term client relationships. an attorney, his children are or will be Veterans of smaller and larger lawyers, as is his son-in-law. firms and former owners of their own Huang is a first-generation attorfirms, Huang and Fedalen formed the ney, born in Asia, who came to the new HFL firm four years ago. “It has U.S. to study, first at UC Santa been a phenomenal success,” says Barbara and then at the West Los Fedalen, “both in terms of profession- Angeles School of Law. al and personal development and in “It’s that mix of old and new that our ability to serve clients.” gives us both the great ability to look The firm is known for its meticu- at cases from different perspectives," lous case selection and representa- Fedalen says. tion along with personal attention to Along with a network of experts clients. “We see them as people,” for consultation in all relevant fields, Fedalen says, “That’s what’s most they have developed an experienced important; and we treat them accord- and well-trained staff of associates ingly.” that has been with them a long time. Fedalen, with a degree from UC The company philosophy is to Berkeley and law degree from (see ‘HUANG,’ page TL18)

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California, the MTA, the City of Los Angeles, and the LAUSD. Lytton also notes that “over the last year, the firm’s Riverside County office, in Murrieta, headed by partner John A. Messina, has not only been busy with a myriad of real-estate litigation, but become become increasingly involved in representing offshore investor groups attracted to what seems like, to them at least, bargain basement prices for California property. Partner Richard D. Williams has been, for many years, one of Los Angeles' premier insurance coverage experts and continues to litigate com(see ‘FIRM,’ page TL18)

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THE COURIER’S TOP LAWYERS Construction Law Just One Specialty For Grush, Practicing Since 1965 ulius S. Grush, admitted to practice law June 5, 1965, has continuously practiced to the present day. He has been accepted to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards in the field of Construction Law. Grush is an experienced litigator in the fields of construction defects, mechanic liens, and construction, personal injury, home owner associations, neighbor, and partnership disputes. Grush has represented clients in both State and Federal courts in a wide range of areas including contract, partnership, shareholder disputes, trade secrets, and insurance claims. Grush has prosecuted and defended 11 appellate matters. Grush’s first employment was with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office as a Deputy City Attorney prosecuting crimes committed in the City of Los Angeles commencing with the August 1965 Watts riots. His next assignment was as a Deputy City Attorney in the Condemnation Department where he tried several cases to verdict. During his two years in the City Attorney's Office, Grush tried numerous jury and bench trials. After leaving the City Attorney's Office in August 1967, Grush entered private practice as a partner in the firm of Morton & Grush. He then became a partner in Salute Grush & Segalove, subsequently in Weisman & Grush and finally a par tner in Kaufman Grush Fischer & Kiss until 1996. Grush has maintained a solo practice from 1996 to the present with emphasis on construction, real estate and bodily injury matters. In 2008, Grush completed and received certification from Pepperdine University School of Law, Strauss Institute in Dispute Resolution, “Mediating the Litigated Case.” He also completed the “Los Angeles Superior Court Small Claims Court

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Franklin Tell Has Expertise To Resolve Disputes In Any Field ranklin Tell just celebrated his 20th consecutive year as an AV Pre-eminent Peer Rated Attorney, the pinnacle of legal ability and ethical standards. Until 2001, Tell was senior partner at one of New York City’s most distinguished insurance defense law firms; exposing major insurance frauds including organized crime figures, high-profile celebrities and corporate CEOs. The FBI and ATF often relied on his arson fire investigations while Treasury and the IRS agents followed closely as he uncovered fraudulent commercial water damage, burglary and robbery losses, art forgeries and staged accidents. Tell was instrumental in destroying a multi-billion dollar insurance scandal involving insurance agents, adjusters, accountants, claims representatives and attorneys who conspired to create fictitious or inflated property insurance claims. More than 400 insurance professionals were convicted of mail/wire fraud, and tax evasion. In 2001, Tell moved his family to Los Angeles; his wife, Phyllis, graduate of Hamilton High and UC Berkeley. He wanted to utilize his professional skills to help parties resolve disputes as he became increasingly disillusioned with the enormous waste of protracted litigation. He founded Tell

Julius S. Grush Training.” Over the past seven years he has par ticipated and settled through mediation many significant matters. He has been serving as a Mediator and Arbitrator since October 2009. Grush served as a qualified presenter for Continuing Legal Education seminars on: • Selecting a Building Contractor; and • California Mechanic's Lien & Stop Notice - July 23,2009; • Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution; Selecting the Most Effective Mediator; and How to Conduct a Successful Mediation June 22, 2010; • New Developments in Mechanic Lien & Stop Notice Remedies in California -Oct, 26, 2010 for the Beverly Hills Bar Association Real Estate Section. Grush is available for Mediation and Arbitration.

The Law Offices of Julius S. Grush Practice Areas: Real Estate —Mechanic Lien and Business Litigation —Tort and Personal Injury — Sexual and Racial Discrimination. An experienced litigator with regard to construction defects, mechanic liens, stop notices and construction disputes.

Represented clients in both State and Federal courts in a wide range of areas including contract, partnership, shareholder disputes, trade secrets, insurance claims and personal injury.

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Mediation Ser vices where for the past eight years, he has helped parties resolve hundreds of disputes ranging from commercial and business transactions; insurance coverage, Franklin Tell fraud and bad faith; real estate matters, employment, construction defects, personal injury, professional liability and medical malpractice. Tell has extremely effective communication skills and a thorough knowledge of the law. He is often retained as an expert by public and private companies and law firms throughout the country on insurancerelated matters. Community service is important to tell and he volunteers as a mediator for the L.A. Superior Court where he was recently recognized for his work. He serves as a mediator for the Court of Appeal, Second Judicial District and (see ‘TELL,’ page TL18)

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Ron Papell Gets Outstanding Expertise, Experience, Effective Case Resolution From The Law Results For His Clients ased in West Los Angeles, the Law Offices of Ronald M. Papell represents clients throughout Southern California in personal injury cases involving automobile, motorcycle, and truck accidents; premises liability incidents, including falls and injuries occurring on public or private property; defective products litigation, including automobiles or other vehicles, drugs, and other consumer products of all kinds; medical malpractice; and wrongful death claims arising under any circumstances. The firm also pursues cases against insurance companies for bad faith and unfair handling of claims. For more than 30 years, Mr. Papell has devoted his practice to helping injured victims and their families receive fair and proper compensation for the losses they have suffered. As both a mediator and a litigator, Ron is able to effectively and efficiently move cases toward settlement or trial depending on what is in the best interests of the client. His determination to help his clients recover to the full extent possible under the law has resulted in many verdicts and settlements topping $1 million. To better serve its clients, the firm does not charge an hourly rate for services. Rather, Ron works on a contingency fee basis, meaning that clients pay no attorney fees until he successfully recovers compensation. In recognition of his expertise and

accomplishments, Ron has been named a “California Super Lawyer” every year since 2007. In addition, he holds an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys. Ron also holds cer tificates of recognition of his accomplishments in the field of personal injury and has been inducted into the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Ron is both an experienced litigator and mediator, and serves as a Santa Monica Judge Pro-Tem and Settlement Officer. Alongside his legal practice, he is an active Southwestern Law alum, and enjoys mentoring recent law school graduates who are interested in personal injury law. Mr. Papell’s many memberships include: Beverly Hills Bar Association, (Litigation Section), Century City Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Bar Association, (Negligence Section), State Bar of California, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, Superior Court Settlement Officer Program; Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice and Million Dollar Advocates. The Law Offices of Ronald M. Papell 310-477-4775 310-477-4252 (fax) rmplaw.com rpapell@rmplaw.com

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The Law Offices Of Bradford L. Treusch The Law Offices of Bradford L. Treusch is a full-service litigation firm with a special emphasis on family law/divorce matters, personal injury, real estate, civil litigation and commercial collection. Mr. Treusch is totally versed in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution and is a certified mediator. If necessary, the firm’s result-oriented attorneys are prepared to aggressively pursue full-scale litigation to help clients achieve their objectives. The Law Offices of Bradford L. Treusch is committed to providing it’s clients with legal services of the highest quality and integrity in an efficient and cost effective manner.

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he Law Offices of Bradford L. tial, and cohabiTreusch in Centur y City has tation agreereceived the highest legal rating ments that define (AV) from the Martindale-Hubbell Law and alter their Director y, indicative of the firm’s proper ty rights. adherence to professional standards Firm attorneys of ethics and exceptional legal ability. are experienced The firm has been AV-rated for more in Alternative than 30 years. Dispute Resol“We are recognized for our ution procedures expertise, experience, and effective including Arbitracase resolution,” said Treusch, who tion, Mediation specializes in personal injury, family and Conciliation. law, real estate, civil litigation and In addition, commercial collection. Treusch is a Personal Injury—“We represent Cer tified Mediindividuals who have been seriously ator having taken injured as a result of the negligence Bradford L. Treusch advanced coursof another,” Treusch said. “Our objec- es in mediation. tive in every injury matter is to maxi“Our clients are given the personmize the damage recovery for our al attention, care and consideration clients. The verdicts, settlements and they deserve and are provided with arbitration awards achieved by our creative solutions to their unique and aggressive attorneys have repeatedly challenging legal problems,” Treusch set high standards for recoveries.” said. “We understand that facing any Family Law/Divorce—The firm legal issue, whether it’s an automorepresents individuals involved in bile accident, divorce, personal legal proceedings stemming from injury, or real estate related, involves marriage dissolutions, counseling difficult and complicated decision clients on the division of marital prop- making.” erty, tax issues, child and spousal Treusch graduated from the support, child custody and paternity. University of California Santa Barbara Firm attorneys also help clients pre- with honors and Loyola University pare and review prenuptial, postnup(see ‘TREUSCH,’ page TL18)

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no better advocate for your family situation, no matter what the dynamics are. The team assembled at The Law Offices of Rosaline L. Zukerman bring unique skills and experiences to the table, and can refer you to the appropriate exper t specialists who will accommodate your needs during mediation, settlement discussions, and litigation. Roz’s extensive professional network is available for referral. Therapists, Financial Planning experts, Forensic Accountants and other expert consultants will be at the

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plex coverage matters, estate matters and a wide range of business litigation cases. Partner Peter D. Kelly is widely known for his expertise in government relations matters, and his ability to solve problems involving government agencies. “Regardless of our expansion in different areas of the law” Lytton says, “our basic philosophy, indeed Kelly Lytton & Williams’ reason for being, is that we are able to work directly, hands-on with our clients. All of the principles in the firm are experienced lawyers who spent years in one or another of the major Los

ready should your circumstances require them. Should you ever require the services of an experienced and skilled team of legal professionals to help you navigate the turbulence of divorce, dissolution, cohabitation agreements, domestic par tnership agreements, estate planning and other aspects of family law—The Law Offices of Rosaline L. Zukerman is only a phone call away. No matter what your legal challenges are—our skilled lawyers and associates will work out a strategy that only has your best interests in mind.

Angeles or national law firms. What we achieved in those associations was expertise. But what we missed was being able to work directly, hands-on, with our clients. That’s what brought us to Kelly Lytton & Williams. We all reached a point where caring about what happens to our clients is not a problem, but a pleasure.” In addition to his practice as a lawyer, Lytton has been deeply involved in community service. He has served as the Special Assistant Attorney General, Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor, Commissioner of the California Commission on Citizen Par ticipation, Commissioner and President of the Los Angeles Convention Center,

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is a Settlement Officer for both the Santa Monica and Glendale Courts. He sat on the Executive Committee of the Conflict Resolution Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and has mentored law students interested in alternative dispute resolution through the Southern California Mediation Association. Tell is also active in charitable health care organizations including Beit T’Shuvah, a residential addiction facility, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). With a passion for the performing arts, Tell has per formed in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center and as a member of several choral groups. With

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School of Law as a Dean’s List Scholar, and was admitted to practice in California in 1975. He also has a California Real Estate Broker License as well as teaching credentials and has taught numerous law courses at community colleges and at the Beverly Hills Adult School.

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find good associates, help them develop and grow professionally in the firm, and then promote from within. And as both partners are involved

the Beverly Hills Community Theatre he had leading roles in two productions including Ayn Rand’s, The Night of January 16th. He also played Daddy Warbucks in the musical, Annie. He is also an avid golfer and loves hiking in Utah and Arizona. In January 2011, Tell joined ADR Services, Inc., one of California’s leading alternative dispute resolution firms. With offices in Los Angeles, Centur y City, San Diego, San Francisco, and Irvine, Tell is available to help parties and litigants throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, as well as the Inland Empire. He can be reached either at ADR Services, Inc. in Century City or at his own offices in Westwood.

In addition, Mr. Treusch has served as Judge Pro Tempore for the Los Angeles Superior and Beverly Hills Municipal Courts and as Arbitrator for the Los Angeles Superior Court and Los Angeles Municipal Court. He currently sits on the Family Law Mediation Panel of the Los Angeles and Santa Monica Superior Courts. The firm is fluent in Japanese as well. in outside professional and community activities—Fedalen was a highschool football coach for six years— they support their staff in business and personal development and encourage outside activities.

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B I K E BRIGADES— Beverly Hills bike advocate Kevin Burton rode his twowheel transportation to attend the City’s Ad Hoc Bike Committee meeting Wednesday at the Public Works & Transportation ofﬁce.

Featured at the LA Auto Show this weekend-Above: Audi e-tron Spyder concept Top Right: Jaguar C-X16 and the XKR-S Cabriolet Bottom Right: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series (L) and Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG (R) World Debut

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Andy Licht, who dropped out of the race after the official withdrawal deadline, received 760. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerks’ press release indicated that the results are subject to change throughout the postelection count. Nonetheless, The Courier feels confident that the top three candidates are the resounding winners of this year’s election. “I am very pleased with the election results,” Goldberg announced. “I’m looking forward to working with all of my colleagues on the board to make the district the best it can possibly be. I feel good about the results and very supported by the community about the direction the district is going.” Margo’s placement as second, however, was a new addition to the initial reported tally. Margo’s decision to run may have been a last minute, but according to the latest numbers a worthy one. He has captured a significant portion of the votes only days away from the official finish line. “I am ecstatic and the intelligent SAT type words will have to wait. There are so many people I need to thank and I will, but the most important person

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force the outcome of the process one time. City Attorney Larry Wiener said he believed it wasn’t necessary and pointing to the enforcement section of the municipal code would be enough. “In no case do we reiterate that elsewhere in the code, nor do I think it’s required,” Wiener said. “I’d have some concern if we reiterate that here and not elsewhere.” Mirisch said the City is requiring a “tremendous commitment” from the view owner to go through the view restoration process and there should be some guarantee of enforcement. “Other codes are free, but this one you have to pay for,” Mirisch said. “People who want to go through the process would want to have some sort of security that the City is going

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SCHOOL BOARD–VP Brian Goldberg, outgoing boardmember Steven Fenton and incoming boardmembers Noah Margo and Lewis Hall.

in this campaign has been my wife Laura.” Margo confessed. “Without her and the 1,174 plus registered voters who wrote me in, I wouldn’t be here. I tip my hat to The Courier for their endorsement.” Hall’s numbers crept up from last week’s count by 407 votes, remaining at third place. Initially he was rather reluctant to celebrate the first tally, he felt a bit more confident this time around. “It looks like I won–I’m just going with what The Courier says,” Hall jested when asked about winning. “Well it looks like at this point I’m 61 votes ahead—from the last numbers I saw. There my be a mistake here and there but I don’t think there be 61 mistakes.” Even though Bilak has earned 298 more votes since last Friday’s edition of The to…make sure whatever is decided in the process is going to be enforced.” Ultimately it was decided the code would “focus on the fact the City will take appropriate action to achieve compliance as necessary” for the view owner. All application fees would be borne by view owners. Costs for trimming the foliage could be borne by the view owner or foliage owner, depending on when resolution is reached and the level of participation by the foliage owner. Written in the ordinance is an indemnification clause, by which the view owner will be held legally and financially responsible for any all costs and legal fees the City may incur as a result of litigation stemming from the City’s decisions during the view restoration process. The City Council requested an ad hoc committee meeting to discuss the indemnification

Courier, she has slipped from second to fourth place in the new totals. “It’s been a volatile election. We’re going up and down and up and down, so we’ll have to wait and see how the final votes come out,” She commented. “I give lots of credit to everyone who has jumped into the ring to run. I wish everyone the best.” According to County Registrar spokesperson Eileen Shea, an “official final count” will be conducted over the next few days and be released to the public after 5 p.m. Monday, Nov 21. “A manual tally of the votes from all precincts (will be conducted) before we can declare the results final and official,” she concluded. “(We) never make assumptions as long as ballots are out there.” language. At the Nov. 3 meeting, councilmembers expressed concern over the cost of litigation residents. Limitations on the indemnification language included putting a possible cap on view owner’s expenditures or purchasing an insurance policy for residents. The amount of the fees and fee structure will be approved by the council at a later date. Guidelines to the view restoration ordinance are being developed and will be dis-

ered is a sharrow or sharedlane marking, reducing the number of bikes riding on sidewalks, reducing cyclists from riding in the wrong direction on streets and reducing potential conflicts between parked cars and bikes. The other facility is a signed and striped bike lane, requiring 6-12 feet of space from the curb to install in either direction. The City also unveiled a rough draft map of existing bicycle parking options throughout the area. According to BH Public Works & Transportation Deputy Director and Bicycle Ad Hoc Committee Chairman Aaron Kunz, the map is planned to be introduced and available to residents online within the next six months. Some bike advocates objected to the Carmelita Ave, as it is a residential route currently least traveled by riders. “Carmelita just seems to slam through a residential area cussed by the Planning Commission on Dec. 19, at 1:30 p.m. The guidelines will be available on the City’s website in January. The ordinance is the second view-restoration action taken by the City Council this year. In August, the council approved an ordinance, also for the Trousdale area, that addressed the more obvious cases of view blockage by defining closely growing trees as hedges, and specifying the

and slews people through Beverly Hills without giving them a chance to stop and participate in the local culture or economy,” said bicycle advocate and journalist Richard Risemberg. In addition, many of the bike enthusiasts felt that conducting a survey by foot or in a car was not an efficient way of garnering the best routes for riders. Out of the four routes presented, Risemberg and other advocates present determined that Beverly and Charleville were the best options, as they are direct routes serving many local retail shops and are also densely populated. The committee’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 18. Items next on their agenda include creating a Rack On Request Program where merchants can request bike rack placement outside their businesses, the development of a resident bike survey and timetables to present items before the City Council. maximum height at which hedges can be maintained on slopes between properties.

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L.A. Theatre Works Offers Copenhagen Michael Frayn’s Tony-winning drama Copenhagen will be the next production of LA. Theater works performed for radio broadcast. Alfred Molina, (Spiderman 2, Chocolat) David Krumholtz (CBS’s Numb3rs) and Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle) star when L.A. Theatre Works records T h e play tells of a world at war, two scientists, and a meeting that may well have d e t e r - Jane Kaczmarek mined who would create the most dangerous weapon mankind has ever known. It asks—How different would the world have looked had the Nazis been first to build an atomic bomb? Performances, recorded to air on L.A.Theatre Works’ syndi-

c a t e d ratio thea t e r series, will be at 8 p.m., tonight, tomorrow and Saturday, with a 3 Alfred Molina p . m . matinee Saturday and readings at 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the James Bridges Theater, 235 Charles E. Young Dr. (enter UCLA from Hilgard just south of Sunset Boulevard, park in Lot 3 on the lower level). Tickets range from $15$49. For more information, call 310-0889 or visit www.latw.org, where programs can be streamed on demand. David Krumholtz

Pianist Featured In AYS Concert Pianist Leszek Mozdzer will be the guest artist in the 7 p.m., Sunday Nov. 20 concert of the American Youth Symphony at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Mozadzer will solo with Ravel’s Piano Concerto For The Left Hand. The orchestra will perform Lutoslawski’s Symphony N. 4,

Op. 78 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. The concert is free, but reservations are required. For information, call 310470-2332 or visit www.aysymphony.org. (For an extended version of this story visit www.bhcourier. com

Survivors Launch Book In MOT Program The Museum of Tolerance and the Child Survivors of the Holocaust, Los Angeles will launch their new book How We Survived in a special program at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20 at the museum, 9786 West Pico Blvd. at Roxbury Drive). How We Survived was born out of a memoir-writing project for child survivors “to expose the painful events of their childhood,” said survivor Marie Kaufman, managing editor of the book and president of the survivors group. Longtime Beverly Hills resident Dana Schwartz contributed her story “The Coffee Cup.” There is no charge for the program with admission to the museum. with free underground parking available. For more information, call 310-772-2547 or visit www.moftolerance.com. (For an extended version of this story visit www.bhcourier.com).

The Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts will present a free exclusive sneak preview screening of best-selling author Mitch Albom’s (Tuesdays With Morrie, Five People You Meet in Heaven) Have a Little Faith, starring Laurence Fishburne, Bradley Whitford, Anika Noni Rose and Martin Landau at 9 p.m. tonight at the temple’s Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Blvd. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with special guests led by Rabbi David Baron. The story depicts the lives of Henry Covington (portrayed by Laurence Fishbourne), a Detroit preacher who overcame a life mired in drugs and crime, and his wife, Annette (Anika Noni Rose). Mitch Albom, screenplay author, is portrayed by Bradley Whitford. Albom met the reverend-in-

Martin Landau (Rabbi Albert Lewis) in Have A Little Faith. Photo by Erik Heinila

recovery while he was writing newspaper columns about homeless people and homeless shelters. The other central character in Albom’s book and movie is New Jersey Rabbi Albert Lewis, his childhood rabbi whom he rekindles his relationship with when the rabbi asks Albom to write his eulogy.

Seating will be on a firstcome, first-served basis. No advance reservations will be taken. Parking is available in nearby parking lots and on streets surrounding the theatre. For more information, visit www.templeofthearts.org. On Sunday, Nov. 27, the Hallmark Hall of Fame film will premiere on ABC.

Marie Osmond To Lead Hollywood SoCal Connected Christmas Parade As Marshal Examines State Marie Osmond,, television/film personality and Grammy- Healthcare Crisis nominated singer will reign as the grand marshal of the 80th anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots, to be presented by The City of Los Angeles and Associated Television International, and produced by Hollywood’s Santa Parade LLC live on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie will serve as broadcast hosts of the parade and Dean Cain will serve as host of the music portion of the nationally televised special of the parade airing on the Hallmark Channel on Monday, Dec.12, from 6- p.m.

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This week, SoCal Connected puts a face on the healthcare crisis. Correspondent Judy Muller talks to families living below the poverty line that cannot afford to see a doctor regularly if at all. The show also looks at the possible closures of adult day care health centers as a result of the proposed cuts in Medi-Cal in the 2011/2012 state budget.The cuts, which affect thousands of low-income elderly and disabled adults, may actually cost taxpayers more than the initial savings over time. The all-new episode airs tonight 8:30 p.m. on KCET with repeat airings on Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., and Mondays at 10:30 pm.

The Descendants...Another Top Clooney Effort When George Clooney is on the screen, regardless of the film he is starring in, you are immediately drawn to the ease and elegance he brings to the role–all at once charming and a little reminiscent of the mischievous demeanor depicted by The Little Rascals when they first appeared in pictures generations ago. He excels in his latest, The Descendants thanks to a warm, witty and engrossing screenplay by Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. Payne, who also directed and wrote Sideways, knows his protagonist, Matt King (Clooney) very well and reaps all the humor and emotion emanating from a character whose wife has died in a speed boat accident and now must concentrate on raising his two young daughters.

Jerry Cutler on Film Admittedly, ill prepared for such an overwhelming task, he does his best in trying to relate to his precocious 10-year old Scottie (Amara Miller) and beautiful, rebellious 17-year old Alexandra (a terrific Shailene Woodley). Aside from his problematic new role as attentive and misunderstood parent, Matt is the executor of his family’s 25,000feet of priceless tropical beach property and his decision to sell or not to sell, must placate his eclectic group of cousins, the most eclectic being Beau Bridges, in a small but memorable role.

It is only when Alexandra, in a fit of frustration and anger, tells her dad the wife he has been mourning was having an extra-marital affair. The revelation jolts him into seeing his girls in a different light. But, first, Matt must find and confront the adulterer before he gets on with his life. Meanwhile, Robert Forster, (who appeared with Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in The Three Kings,…just showing off my cinematic acumen), is a joy to behold. Irascible and at the same time, very funny, his performance is worthy of a supporting actor nomination. Remember, you read it here first. Maybe you didn’t, but me you can believe! 3-1/4 Bagels out of 4 and a gob of shmear. Film critic Jerry Ram Cutler is Rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

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WALKING FOR H E A LT H — J o e Nemsis takes a quick break in the shade during his daily walk.

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residences within a 300-foot radius, but more homes than that are impacted. “I’m not against anything that will possibly be done (at the Lexus site),” Bergher said. “But the thing that bothers me is I haven’t been receiving any information.” The council directed staff to post notices to all streets that were studied in the Lexus Environmental Impact Report, approximately an additional 1,000 homes, at the cost of the City. “Anything we can do to do a better job at informing resi-

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ing. Councilmembers agreed that studying the ban’s impact on local retail stores is the next best step. A final report will be provided to the Council approximately 45-days after the survey’s release date, sometime in February or March 2012. Last November, LA County adopted an ordinance prohibiting the distribution of resin plastic bags at local retail establishments, implementing a 10-cent fee for each recyclable paper carryout bag. The fee is charged at checkout to those customers

dents, I support, Councilman John Mirisch said. “Especially on large projects, we should try to go the extra mile.” Attorney Steve Webb filed the appeal on behalf of owners of 131 South Maple Associates and 9250 Wilshire LLC. Included in the appeal are complaints that “the requisite finding that this project ‘will not be detrimental to adjacent properties’ cannot be made” and the Planning Commission decision to allow the building to extend by almost 30 feet into the adjacent R-4 zoned property. Different from the originally proposed project, the final project was code complaint and did not require any zone who choose paper bags over purchasing or using their own reusable cloth (or other durable materials) bags. Eleven Californian cities have already adopted similar ordinances banning the distribution of plastic bags, each differing in their method of enforcement. Mirisch mentioned that local supermarket Whole Foods has already eliminated plastic bags in their stores. “I think it’s being environmentally friendly,” Mirisch said. According to the City, plastic bags not only contribute to litter, but they also have many negative impacts on the environment. Due to their light

changes. The building will be approximately 45 feet tall with 70 belowground service bays and 352 parking spaces. The loading area was moved to Wilshire Boulevard and the Lexus dealership will be responsible for putting a traffic signal at the corner of Wilshire and Maple and a center median on Maple to prevent traffic on South Maple Drive. City Manager Jeff Kolin and Jonathan Lait, assistant director of community development and City planner, will be scheduling the informational session for sometime before the Dec. 19 hearing. The date, time and location have not yet been announced.

Celebrating its first Thanksgiving in Beverly Hills, Bouchon Bakery will offer freshly-baked pies and other desserts that will definitely satisfy the sweet tooth. Special Thanksgiving pre-orders are available from Nov. 14-24. (Prices vary) Thanksgiving Dinner at The Peninsula Beverly Hills The Belvedere at The Peninsula celebrates with a threecourse menu. Traditional holiday meal served family-style, including unlimited Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne. ($115/adult, $45/children) Thanksgiving feast at Il Fornaio Join Il Fornaio this Thanksgiving for a traditional Italian, four-course feast. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with the family at Il Fornaio. ($35/adult, $18/children) Thanksgiving Dinner at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Beverly Hills A roasted turkey dinner with wild mushroom stuffing, garlic scallion mashed red potatoes, sautéed green beans, giblet gravy and cranberry blood orange sauce are included on the menu. ($22/adult, $10/children) Thanksgiving Dinner at Montage Beverly Hills Focus on family and fun when Montage Beverly Hills is the chef. Thanksgiving will include a 12-station holiday buffet in the Marquesa Ballroom, featuring live music and complimentary family photographs ($95/adult, $45/children).

November 18, 2011 | Page 41 Thanksgiving Brunch at The Restaurant at L'Ermitage Join L’Ermitage for a $75 brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring Thanksgiving dishes. For an additional $20, guests can have free-poured Bellini's and Mimosas! Thanksgiving at The Polo Lounge This menu includes four courses from pumpkin bisque to burrata with candied squash; yellowtail tuna to roasted heritage turkey; and chocolate cake to classic pumpkin pie and pear cobbler. ($99/adult, $55/children) Enjoy Thanksgiving “To Go” from The Polo Lounge Have the entire Thanksgiving meal delivered directly to home sweet home, available within a 5-mile radius of The Beverly Hills Hotel. Gather family and friends to feast upon traditional holiday delicacies including a 20-lb. Roasted Free Range Organic Turkey with Traditional Giblet Gravy; Poached Pear, Red Endive & Watercress Salad with Pear Vinaigrette; Chestnut Stuffing; Candied Yams; Whipped Yukon Gold Potato Purée; and many more tantalizing side dishes. The Holiday Meal “To Go” serves 68: $450 not including tax and service charge; delivery: $85.00 per order. Orders may be placed up to 24 hours in advance of Thanksgiving Day. For more information and downloadable menus, visit http://bit.ly/sgogc5. All dinners are offered on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, unless otherwise noted.

weight, plastic bags are easily windblown, and end up littering landscape, streets, storm drains and ultimately the oceans. These bags comprise approximately 25 percent of overall landfill disposal waste. In addition, they cause taxpayers an estimated $25 million annually toward clean up efforts of coastal waterways and beaches. “We like to think of ourselves as not only a smart city but a green city and I brought this (to the council) because I thought this would be the right ‘green’ thing to do,” Mirisch concluded.

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cepts, as its “consultant.” According to Deputy District Attorney Max Huntsman who prosecuted the case, at least $2.4 million of BHUSD money paid to Christiansen and Strategic Concepts is unaccounted for. In his closing argument, Huntsman said Christiansen committed a clear conflict of interest. He argued the testimony showed that she was in a “position of public trust” and she provided “advice and influence” to the Board of Education, which is a criminal violation of the California law. The law prohibits a person in a position of public trust from participating in dealings where that person has a financial interest. Huntsman said Christiansen did not have to know

she was breaking the law to break it. However, the charge is not bribery or selfdealing. In Christiansen’s case, Huntsman argued through various written documents that she labeled herself as the director of planning and facilities at a time when she was negotiating contracts for the BHUSD. Former BHUSD Superintendent Kari McVeigh testified the district and Board of Education “had no reason to believe (Christiansen’s) duties were any different than if she were an employee” and her “advice was used to pass to the board to influence decisions.” Christiansen’s attorney Philip Kaufler said only board members and officers can act in official capacities for BHUSD. He asserted that at the time she made the contracts

she was a consultant for the district, not an employee. He also said she did not knowingly and willfully make a contract in which she had a financial interest. The trial judge had previously ruled that any differences between “employee” and “consultant” did not matter, it was the position of public trust that mattered. Christiansen was a fulltime employee of the district until June 2006 when she left to form “Strategic Concepts, Inc.,” which promptly became a “consultant” to the district. She performed essentially the same duties after formation of her company, but then claimed and received millions of dollars in payments. Both McVeigh and former BHUSD Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Cheryl Plotkin testified

if they had known about the payments from JCI to Christiansen’s Strategic Concepts, they would not have contracted with JCI for the BHUSD. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss testified that he found written Change Orders from early 2008, two years after Christiansen signed on as a consultant, where she signed them as “Director of Facilities” for BHUSD. Kaufler responded that Christiansen acted as a consultant only and had no official capacity at the District. According to Huntsman, Christiansen’s actions were akin to a “fox guarding a henhouse.” The conflict extended to Measure E, the $330 million bond measure for BHUSD. The prosecutor cited the conflict between her duties for the district and her advocacy of the bond measure. She then pushed for her company to be hired as both the project manager and construction manager, earning her $200,000 a month. The jury began deliberation this morning.

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formed responsible decision.” The building, at 9357 W. Third St., is primarily going to be warehousing and shops said Beverly Hills Spokesperson Therese Kosterman. There will be mechanical shops and storage for vehicles, equipment, materials and anything else the City needs to keep out of the elements. The land to be taken by the city facility, had been designated for income-generating purposes. The proposed project is a three-story 20,000 sq ft warehouse, shops facility and exterior yard. Features would include a basement warehouse, a ground floor of technical trade shops, and a second floor for the Public Works Department Emergency Operations Center, the storage of engineering plans and documents, offices, and unassigned future space for City uses. A tunnel connecting basement of the new facility

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Council Alters Parking Zones By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to modify the preferential parking zone “E” on the east side of the 400 block of South Canon Drive and to provide three parking permits to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and Ahavat Zion Synagogue. The modifications were a continuation from the Sept. 27 council meeting. A resident initiated petition where 65 percent (28 of the 43 multi-family homes) requested the council change the approximately 16 spaces on the east side of the street to “no parking anytime—Permit ‘E’ Exempt.” The council also granted three preferential parking permits to be shared among the church and synagogue to be used during “special events” or for “administrative purposes” the staff report said. The council decided to deny a request to modify the “CC” parking zone on the 100 block of South Clark Drive because even though 12 of 20 households on the block initially approved the modification, 13 of the 20 households ultimately decided against the change. The block will stay with the existing regulation of one hour parking from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, no evening restrictions.

to existing parking structure subterranean level B-2 is also proposed to provide secondary access to emergency supplies. Bosse said she was uncomfortable with the process, including the fact the architectural commission won’t see the project until significantly later in the process. “To hire a project manager for a City building still in it’s ‘concept’ phase, for me, was entirely fiscally irresponsible and goes against everything that I’ve learned during my years on the Planning Commission,” Bosse said. “I am unable to support any project that has not been vetted out fully first and is asking for funding without firm, approved working plans.” The conceptual budget for the cost of construction is $10 million and indirect soft costs are $1.4 million for a total project budget of $11.4 million. The $694,765 in funding for the construction manager will be allocated from the fiscal year 11-12 Capital Improvement Program budget, project #0894.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0136687 Title Order No. 09-8406078 Investor/Insurer No. 153158835 APN No. 4337-006-047 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JONATHAN DAVID LEDESMA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 11/09/2006 and recorded 11/28/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2619129, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/05/2011 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8629 RUGBY DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD (L.A.), CA, 900694605. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,258,904.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/16/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VAL-

PUBLIC NOTICES LEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 4131215 11/11/2011, 11/18/2011, 11/25/2011 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011112217 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRAIN HEALTH CENTER CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE 2) B.H.C.C.A. 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Linda Y. Ho 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Linda Ho; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 06, 2011; Published: October 28, November 04, 11, 18, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011119462 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DUCK’S GUTZ 2) DUCK GUTZ 3) THE DUCK’S GUTZ 3348 E. 14th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; Jacalyn Yoo 9924 Durant Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jacalyn Yoo; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2011; Published: October 28, November 04, 11, 18, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011119513 The following is/are doing business as: BORN TO GLOW TANNING 8319 Kirkwood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Jennifer Lee 8319 Kirkwood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jennifer Lee; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2011; Published: October 28, November 04, 11, 18, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011119520 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 2 BROKE GIRLS 2) TWO BROKE GIRLS 3) 2 BROKE GIRLS CLOTHING 4) 2 BROKE GIRLS VINTAGE 5) TWO BROKE GIRLS CLOTHING 6) TWO BROKE GIRLS VINTAGE 409 N. Camden Dr. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Susan Stillman 409 N. Camden Dr. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Jennifer Stillman 409 N. Camden Dr. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jennifer Stillman; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2011; Published: October 28, November 04, 11, 18, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011119529 The following is/are doing business as: CANDLE FOR A CAUSE 959 N. Croft Ave. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Vickie Wagner 959 N. Croft Ave. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Vickie Wagner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 20, 2011; Published: October 28, November 04, 11, 18, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011117452 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LOANMAX 2) MONEYMAX 2706 E. South St., Long Beach, CA 90805; Pennbrooke Financial Services, LLC 3440 Preston Ridge

Rd. #500, Alpharetta, GA 30005; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kenneth Wayco, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 18, 2011; Published: October 28, November 04, 11, 18, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011123228 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRADLEY S. HUGHES 2) DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS 17715 Chatsworth St. #111, Granada Hills, CA 91344; Bradley S. Hughes 6154 Shoshone Ave., Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Bradley S. Hughes; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2011; Published: November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 LACC N/C ——— STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20110213573 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: 1) CANDLE FOR A CAUSE 2) V & V CANDLES 3) CANDLE 4 A CAUSE 959 N. Croft Ave. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): February 08, 2011 in the county of Los Angeles; Vickie Wagner 959 N. Croft Ave. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Victoria Andahazy 1038 N. Croft Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Vickie Wagner; Statement #2011125906 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 01, 2011; Published: November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011113629 The following is/are doing business as: SALVE CAPOEIRA YOUTH PROGRAM 12360 Riverside Dr. #216, Valley Village, CA 91607; Sabrina Hayat-Arari 12360 Riverside Dr. #216, Valley Village, CA 91607; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sabrina Hayat-Arari; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 11, 2011; Published: November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 LACC N/C ——— NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: NOVEMBER 03, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: CASA AZUL CANTINA LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 10853 Lindbrook Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90024-3028 Type of license(s) applied for: 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11 BHC 259142 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011122850 The following is/are doing business as: BABY OWL WORKS 16055 Ventura Blvd. #535, Encino, CA 91436; J. Remi Aubuchon 16055 Ventura Blvd. #535, Encino, CA 91436; Joanna Lipari 16055 Ventura Blvd. #535, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2011: J. Remi Aubuchon; Statement is filed with

the County of Los Angeles: October 26, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126187 The following is/are doing business as: ALAIN SALMEA JEWELRY 707 S. Broadway #901, Los Angeles, CA 90014; Steptall Inc. 707 S. Broadway #901, Los Angeles, CA 90014; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alain Salmea, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126189 The following is/are doing business as: LULU’S BEEHIVE 13203 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604; Triton’s Atelier, Inc. 14307 Califa St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lea Milic, COO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126228 The following is/are doing business as: BRJ COLLECTIBLES GIFTS AND MORE 2517 S. Bedford St, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Masala Productions, Inc. 2517 S. Bedford St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 19, 2006: Billie B. Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126194 The following is/are doing business as: SERIOUS GAME ASSOCIATION 1625 Stanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; Sue Bohle & Associates, Inc. 1625 Stanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sue Bohle, President/CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126197 The following is/are doing business as: PROPERTIES PLUS 338 N. Oakhurst Dr. #F, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Marcia Stamberger 338 N. Oakhurst Dr. #F, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marcia Stamberger; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126218 The following is/are doing business as: 1) OPAL REALTY 2) OPAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES 3) OPAL INVESTMENTS 2120 Stewart St. #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404; Sagie Shemesh 2120 Stewart St. #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sagie Shemesh; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C

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Joan Mangum Long-time John Wayne Cancer Institute supporter Ilene Eisenberg received the “Angel” award; founder of Project Angel Food and acclaimed author Marianne Williamson the “Public Service” award; and the Samueli Foundation “Philanthropic Leadership” award at the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary’s (JWCIA) Membership luncheon/holiday boutique held at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The program included an educational presentation by plastic surgeon Barbara Hayden, MD, a breast cancer survivor, entitled “Noninvasive Aesthetic Medicine.” Prior to the luncheon, guests enjoyed the boutique featuring jewelry, clothing and accessories, stationery, as well as items ideal for giftgiving. Vendors donated a portion of their proceeds to JWCIA. Nancy Heim and Paula Pinhas chaired the luncheon and Laura Baron, host/life coach of VH1’s You’re Cut Off emceed. Hollace Brown, Auxiliary president, mentioned how fortunate the

JWCIA LUNCHEON–The Beverly Hills Hotel was the site of the annual membership luncheon/ boutique of the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary. On hand (above, from left): co-chair Paula Pinhas, Laura Barron and co-chair Nancy Heim; JWCIA President Hollace Brown, Patrick Wayne and Martha Harper; (right photo): honorees Ilene Eisenberg, Marianne Williamson and Susan Samueli. Photos by Vince Bucci

organization is to have such dedicated supporters of JWCI’s “life-changing cancer research and programs that optimize health.” Philanthropist Eisenberg, who received her honor from Patrick Wayne, has been a member of the JWCIA for 25 years and served in many capacities including co-president. Williamson, who founded Project Angel Food which daily delivers meals to some 1,000 homebound people with AIDS, was saluted by Tish Starbuck, VP of mission and ethics at St. John’s Health Center. Dr. Donald L. Morton, chief of the melanoma program and director of the Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program at JWCI presented the other award to Susan Samueli on behalf of The Samueli Foundation which has granted more than $1.8 million to JWCI’s program. Samueli’s generosity has helped the institute train more than 130 young surgeons in the latest cancer treatment and research. For almost 30 years, JWCI has achieved many milestones in the fight against cancer. In 1982, two breast cancer survivors, Noreen Nelson and Sandy Cohen, began an auxiliary of volunteers to help fund research at the institute. The original group of 14 women has grown to 800 members, and raised more than $17 million for research, equipment and fellowships there. ****** What happens when a legendary restaurant joins forces with a well established Beverly Hills caterer? A new catering company is created to offer superb cuisine and service to a discriminating clientele. Adam and David Lewis, sons of legendary restaurateurs Marilyn and Harry Lewis of Kate Mantilini fame, and Michael Hollingsworth Catering have formed such a new look event production/catering firm. With almost 25 years of experience, Kate Mantilini has anchored the corner of Doheny Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, providing prime dry aged steaks, white chili, rotisserie chicken, chicken pot pie, and the freshest of fish and seafood accompanied by wines, cocktails, and ice cold beer. Other staples are fish and chips, braised short ribs, and an array of cold crisp salads. There are pasta dishes and a selection of health conscious fare as well. Hollingsworth opened his company in 1989 and has been providing cuisine to a celebrity and corporate-based clientele, catering andproducing parties of up to 1,500. While changing food with new trends, they are known for their pepper steak, BBQ’s and carrot soufflé. This new Kate Mantilini Catering venture is full-service and able to provide such aspects as invitations and printing, photography, valet service, florals, décor, and music. Call: 310-278-4141.

Page 46 | November 18, 2011 Title No. 4431467 ALS No. 2010-5308 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 5/24/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 12/13/2011, at 9:00 A.M., ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 5/27/2010, as instrument number 20100725025, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA.. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1014 N. Doheny Dr. #4, West Hollywood, California 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 4340-026-033 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Alan Knobloch, a single man The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice Of Sale is $17,157.99. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 11/10/2011 Association

Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Rose Mantalozi, Trustee Officer P897411 11/18, 11/25, 12/02/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 133243103 APN: 4332-009-022 TRA: 02410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxxxxxx8799 REF: Nureali, Itshak IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 27, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 28, 2011, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 18, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 0840606 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Itshak Nureali, A Married Person, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 462 S Almont Drive Beverly Hills CA 90211 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $159,571.59. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 5901221. Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 03, 2011. (R394633 11/04/11, 11/11/11, 11/18/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 133186614 APN: 4337-004-097 TRA: 01319 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7747 REF: Kostromina, Elena IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 18, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 28, 2011, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 25, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070996497 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Elena Kostromina, A Single Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 700 Westmount Drive #202 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $649,529.66. If the

Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 5901221. Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 03, 2011. (R394704 11/04/11, 11/11/11, 11/18/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 128222502 APN: 4333-018-025 TRA: 002410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2641 REF: Arbib, Abraham R IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 07, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 28, 2011, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 18, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 0624038 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Abraham R Arbib, A Married Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 124 S Hamel Dr Beverly Hills CA 90211 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said

Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $1,171,298.11. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 26, 2011. (R-395605 11/04/11, 11/11/11, 11/18/11) ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 751814CA Loan No. 3011894031 Title Order No. 110392838-CA-MAIYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-282006. 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 P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11-28-2011 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-112007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070061272, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MITCH HENRI KALCHEIM, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges

and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: LOT 9 OF TRACT NO. 21031, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 607, PAGE 29 TO 31 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,824,064.97 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2630 EDEN PLACE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4388-002-030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 1104-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ISAAC PACHECO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4120865 11/04/2011, 11/11/2011, 11/18/2011 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11CA00958-1 Order No. 110375534 APN: 4357017-035 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 28, 2011 at 01:00 PM, RSM&A Foreclosure Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded August 09, 2005 as Document Number: 05

1894170 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: George Saadian and Kathrin M. Saadian, husband and wife, as joint tenants as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Troxler & Associates, Inc., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) at the following location: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description as more fully described in said deed of trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1212 BEVERLY VIEW DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $974,482.11 (Estimated*) *Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 11/04/2011 RSM&A Foreclosures Services 15165 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 330 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 805-804-5616 For specific information on sales including bid amounts call (714) 277-4845. Tiffany Harnage, Authorized Agent of RSM&A Foreclosures Services FEI#1045.01532 11/04/2011, 11/11/2011, 11/18/2011

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-460548-LL Order #: 110367919-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROMEO REDFORD, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 4/28/2008 as Instrument No. 20080738202 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/2/2011 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $366,758.62 The purported property address is: 1230 NORTH HORN AVENUE #309 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5559-006-158 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America, N.A. 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the

PUBLIC NOTICES Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0014299 11/11/2011 11/18/2011 11/25/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1284083-02 APN: 4334-022-165 TRA: 002410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6249 REF: Hersh, Estate Of Bur IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 13, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 01, 2011, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 21, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 2539088 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Burt Hersh, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 117 N. Gale Drive #5 Beverly Hills CA 90211 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to

pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $439,312.24. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 03, 2011. (R396416 11/11/11, 11/18/11, 11/25/11) —————————— TS # CA-10-371646-JB Order # 100402714-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KELLY LANGE , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2897492 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/7/2011 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,100,197.26 The purported property address is: 1100 Alta Loma Road #1702 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5555005-137 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the

property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1575 Palm Beach Lakes West Palm Beach FL 33401. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 or Login to: HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P895490 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2011 ——————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9980-0346 TSG Order No.: 34916-16 A.P.N.: 4331-008-062 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 07/31/2007 as Document #20071803953 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles

County, California, executed by: John J. Posta III And Sakiko Yamada-Posta husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., MERS, solely as nominee for Fisher Financial Group, Inc., dba Nationschoice Mortgage, its successor and assigns as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: December 1, 2011 at 01:00 PM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 120 South Crescent Drive #101, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-0000 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $996,061.58 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 07/22/2011 NBS Default Services 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720, Long Beach, CA 90802 800-7667751 For Sale Information Contact: RSVP (925) 6037342 Trustee 11/02/2011 “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” (RSVP# 279540, 11/11/11, 11/18/11, 11/25/11 —————————— TS No. 2010-1117 Order No. 3206-275468 Loan No. STEVEN PAUL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/5/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial

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Obituaries Shafton, Kathryn “Kay” Jane February 27, 1942 - November 16, 2011 Beloved mother to Brian (Jennifer) Shafton and Liz (Jeff) Bias; grandmother to Mitch and Hallie Bias; sister to Joyce (Dan) Jordan and Elaine (Richard) Doran; partner to Herb Hirsh. In 1948 Kay and her family moved from Moline, IL to Beverly Hills, CA, which became her parents' home for six decades. She was predeceased by her mother Miriam N. Liberman and father Herbert H. Liberman, M.D. At Beverly Hills High School, Kay was president of Girl's League, a member of the honorary societies of Adelphians and Alphas, and was voted "Friendliest Girl" of her class. Kay attended the University of Wisconsin, USC, and graduated with a teaching degree from UCLA. While she had a remarkable career as an elementary school teacher and as a fundraiser for educational institutions, and was also actively involved in local Democratic politics, Kay was really known as everyone's best friend and she could instantly light up a room with her extrinsic and intrinsic beauty and exuberance. The most important part of Kay's life was her family. She was a confidante, loving listener, and role model to all who were fortunate enough to be touched by her highly spirited care and devotion. Kay was the ultimate hostess. Her recipe for life was a plentiful mixture of warmth, affection, laughter and love. Her large family and bountiful group of friends will miss Kay dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter (Jennifer Holloway at 323-9306246) or checks can be made payable to "Alzheimer's Association, SoCal" with "Kay Shafton, Chapter Services" in the memo line and mailed to Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter, Kathryn "Kay" Shafton Memorial, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Services are this Sunday, November 20th, 12PM at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries – Hollywood Hills. 800/600-0076 Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: STEVEN PAUL, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 1/30/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0213506 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/6/2011 at

9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $94,219.59 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1038 CAROL DRIVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-027014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 or LOG ONTO WWW.priorityposting.com Date: 11/3/2011 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya Drive Suite 106, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818) 991-4600 LUIS ALVARADO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER P896587 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2011

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8 4 3 4 th S t . custom cabinets, granite • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. •••••• countertops, stone entry, 1433 Armacost Ave. 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1 Bdrm. pool, health club, spa. Includes: Heated pool, balcony, a/c, + 1 Bath Fireplace, balcony, • Close to UCLA • Bright & Spacious. 1350 S. Midvale Ave. dishwasher, controlled a/c, laundry facility, Dishwasher, access, elevator, subterranean prkg. L.A., 90024 controlled access

WEST L.A.

on-sight laundry, prkg.

DSimantov@aol.com or 310-855-3460

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

• • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

213/663-8513

904-908 Granville Av.

Near Whole Foods.

310/207-1965

Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

laundry room, parking.

310/929-0610 4 Blks. to Beach.

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BEVERLY HILLS 443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking. Please Call:

310/435-3693

————— WEST L.A. 1628 Westgate Ave.

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath B r i g h t & A i r y. Balcony, Dishwasher, Intercom entry, on-sight parking, on-sight laundry facility. CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION.

310/820-1810

————— BRENTWOOD

11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

• 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. • Single (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

Central air/heat, fireplace, patio, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871

————— NORTH OF BURTON WAY

1 Blk. East of Doheny

1 BEDROOM

UPPER DUPLEX 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Unique unit with dining room, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, living room w/vaulted ceilings, wood beams/office, central air/heat, fireplace. Possible appliances, enclosed balcony, secured 2-car garage. Located near Roxbury Park. $4,200/MO. By Appointment Only Call 310/399-2439

————— RICHLY REDONE FRONT APT 4 BDRM + 3.5 BATH New kitchen with granite countertops, new appliances, new baths,new wood flooring, closets galore, huge living room, large dining room, washer & dryer, central air/ heat, bar-b-que and sun on roof, 2 car garage with storage,security building. 419 S. Palm Dr. Gina 310/600-2997 $ 3,800 a month * * * * * * * * * * * *

————— BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE

STUNNING NEW TOWNHOUSE countertops, washer &

149 S. CAMDEN DR. dryer in unit, central BEVERLY HILLS air/heat, Subterranean 2 Bdrm.+21/2 Baths parking. $3,750/MO. PRIVATE INDOOR POOL CALL 310/385-7188

————— Century Towers

CITY LIGHTS & MTN. VIEWS

2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo • Fully Furnished • 15th Fl. Remodeled kitch. w/ new appliances, 2 prkg $5,950/Month AVAILABLE NOV. 15TH

310/573-2000 Deborah: dnonberg@ udorealestate.com

PICO/ROBERTSON La Cienega/ 320 S. CLARK DR. • BEVERLY HILLS • Melrose Square Robertson/Burton Way 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h X-LARGE LUXURY APT. With Extra Large Terrific Bright Upper Professionally deco- Living Room w/ LOVELY 1 BEDROOM $1,295/MO. Balcony, central air/heat rated. All new interior. laminate flrs. Pool,

View. 24hr. doorman, valet, pool, spa, gym. New S.S. hardwood floors, 2 car appliances, carpet, blinds. parking and strorage. Marble bath ctrs., many 137 S. Maple Dr. closets, balcony, wet bar, $2,900/MO. washer/dryer, central Call 310/385-7188 air, 2-sub parking. NEAR WESTWOOD VILLAGE.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD LUXURY PENTHOUSE 3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops & all new appliances. New hardwood floors. Large living room with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views. Master suit with granite counters, private e l e vator entry to unit, central air, w/d hook-up Large patio off living/ dining rooms, pool, parking in gated subterranean garage. Limited access bldg. $3,850/MO. Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729

Hrwd., drapes, granite central air, balcony, Walk-in closets, tub + kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d elevator, gated entry, stall shower. ELEVATOR hook-ups, hi-ceilings. 2-car sub-prkg. balcony, controlled 310/271-6811 No pets. $1,800 access, quiet. No pets. Cell: 310/994-4122 310/271-1898 Must see! 439 S. Rexford Call 424/249-3012

————— ————— BEVERLY HILLS ————— —————

310/721-8248

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking.

$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761

B.H. 2200 SQ.FT.

large kitchen with new ————— appliances and granite

New Kitchen New Baths New Appliances Central Air, Fireplace 2 Car Parking LIKE A BEACH HOUSE! $6,000/MO. 310/475-0608

BEVERLY HILLS

WILSHIRE BEVERLY HILLS C O R R I D O R BEVERLY HILLS Beautiful Well Lit LUXURY HIGH RISE 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA South Spalding Drive 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,695 Front 3rd Floor Unit CHARMING SPACIOUS • Condo Lease •

Clean, bright, nice BEAUTIFUL size apartments. PENTHOUSE Swimming pool, 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA laundry facilty and With locked elevator, gated garage. private rooftop patio, Call 310/276-9871

• • • • •

C L A S S I F I E D R E N TA L S

1836 PARNELL AVE . 3rd Floor Front Apartment 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths $2,850/MO. Five Year old building, high ceilings with crown molding, bamboo floors stainlesssteel-appliances Washer & dryer, Marble bathrooms.

310/203-0422 GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

*BEVERLY HILLS* FRENCH CHATEAU 342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2.5 BATHROOM Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble floors, jacuzzi tub with separate steam shower. Deluxe Unit. $3,400/MO. (Minimum 2 year lease) By appointment only

818/679-6747 (No Calls after 8 PM)

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

all listings are on centurycityliving.com Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center Business Center NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

Call for latest properties

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BDRM, 1 BATH $2,950/MONTH High Floor Partial Ocean Views. Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in Closet Separate Stall Shower Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen. Real Hardwood Floors. Heating & Air Conditioning Incl. Valet or Self Parking Extra Storage.

Hardwood Floors

$2,950/MO.

BEVERLY HILLS

Call: 323/653-8428

2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHS

BEVERLY HILLS

$3,200/Month 1,500 + S.F. PENTHOUSE Beverly & Palm Hardwood Floors

————— SOUTH MAPLE DR. Spacious 3 Bd.+2 Ba. Hrwd. flrs., granite ctrs., eat-in kitch., wet bar, balcony, lots of closet space, central air, 2-sub parking. $2,950/MO.

310/653-2551

LUXURIOUS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, new wood/berber carpet and verticle blinds. fireplace, bar, washer / dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center,CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Etc. No Pets. $2,550/MO. Shown By Appointment.

*KELEMEN* 8544 BURTON WAY REAL ESTATE CALL 310/273-6770 (310) 966-0900 or 323/653-6100

Remodeled DuplexUpper W/Large Private Balcony LARGE 3 BDRMS + Den + 2 New Ba throoms. Dinning Room and Living ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Room. New Granite Kitchen. LARGE CORNER CONDO Hardwood floors. Fireplace. $3,650/MONTH A/C, Oven, Refrigerator 2 Bed+Den+2 Baths and Washer/Dryer in unit. High Floor, 2 Large Balconies Near Beverly Center. On Renovated, Granite Lovely Quiet Street. NO PETS.

8426 WEST 4TH STREET

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

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BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 2+2 Upper • $2,395 2 Entrances Roof Garden w/ Panoramic B.H. Views, Tile+carpet Pool, sauna, elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby. Tree lined st. 1259 S. Camden Dr.

310/849-3858 T ENANT O CCUPIED

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 9583 ALCOTT ST.

* SPACIOUS * 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Balcony, bar, fireplace, New stove, central A/C laundry on each floor, elevator, 2-car parking. Great manager on-site Sorry No Pets. $2,200 & Up Call 310/278-6640

1 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath BEVERLY HILLS ADJ New kitchen & appliances, large living room & closet. $1,800/Month 818/497-1246

911 Wooster Apt.#1 Spacious & Beautiful 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH stove, fridge, parking & laundry facility. Lovely quiet neighborhood. CEDARS-SINAI Area $1,200/MO. Modern 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Call 805/379-2000 Hrwd. flrs.,, balcony w/ views, fireplace, private jacuzzi, central air, laundry, SANTA MONICA 2-car garage, secured CUTE STUDIOS bldg. Water paid. Prime location. 7 blocks to the beach, 3 blocks $1,795/Month B Y A PPOINTMENT : to 3rd St. Promenade. 310/271-4207 Close to bus & shopping $1,195/MO BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Partly Furnished 825 BEDFORD Call 310/653-2551 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS Unit #205 • $1695/MO. BEVERLY HILLS Remodeled unit, new BEAUTIFUL kitchen & baths, MicroSINGLE APT. wave, Dishwasher & Stove. 1 2 block N.of Wilshire / Near Robertson. NO PETS. Upper unit with stove, Call 310/720-4810 fridge, hardwood flrs., with 1 covered parking space. No pets. PRIME LOCATION $1,145/MO. Utilities Included. BEVERLY HILLS

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————— & BRENTWOOD LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS Hardwood flrs/Carpets

From $1,500-$2,200 Shown by appointment

310/966-1014

323/653-2551

————— Beverly Hills Adj. 3 rd & R o b e r t s o n

C OMPACT 1 B DRM . Carpets, drapes, mini-blinds, stove, refrigerator. No pets. $985/Month

310/275-0467

—————

————— HANCOCK PARK

CHARMING & PRIVATE STUDIO GUESTHOUSE Kitchen with Appliances Full Bath, Air, Utilities DTV & Internet. Mature Adults $2,000/MO.

Call 949/493-3323

————— BEVERLY HILLS

DOHENY/OLYMPIC 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,950 Newly Remodeled unit w/ updated kitch. Spacious & Light. Hrwd. in dining, 2-a/c’s, ceiling fans, 2-entrances, prkg. No pets. QUIET,

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

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BEVERLY HILLS

November 18, 2011 | Page 53

470 Miscellaneous For Sale INTERIOR DESIGNER ACCESSORIES SALE Decorative household items, coffee tables, books, kitchen items, lamps, china, fabrics, etc. Nov. 19th: 9a-5p Nov. 20th: 10a-2p 222 S. BEDFORD DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS

472 HANDBAGS WANTED

WANTED ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS & DESIGNER BAGS HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES

480 PETS

MINI GOLDENDOODLE 1

3 /2 Months Old Has all shots, 9 lbs. Neutered, House-trained

508 AUTOS WANTED

I BUY

CALL ED 310/413-1138 WANTED

475 GARAGE / ESTATE SALE

Running or Not. Private Party.

Ant. & Vint. Furn., Patio,

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USED CARS

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AIR & HEATING

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we buy antiques! Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

PIANO: $4,499 President F.D.R's favorite Instrument Maker:

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Jewelry, Full Household!

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Fri. 11/18 • 9-4pm Sat. 11/19 • 9-4pm Sun. 11/20 • 1-5pm Mon. 11/20 • 10-3pm

11623 HARTSOOK ST. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, 91601

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO!

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Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries. House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

MICHAEL NEWMAN

310/276-0188 818/888-9200 Visit my website at beverlyhillsantiques.com

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ANTIQUE SILVER BUY & SELL

We Buy Sterling Silver Over 15 Years Specializing in Estate Sterling. Flatware, Dinnerware, Vases, Pitchers, Goblets, Trays, Estate Sterling, Tea Sets, etc.

CONSIGNMENT JEWELRY

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WATCHES WANTED MAKE THE MOST MONEY, "CONSIGN" YOUR FINE JEWELRY & WATCHES Off Rodeo Dr. Over 35 years experience. *Fully Insured* We sold million Dollar Estates.

310-435-1056

RODEO FINE JEWELRY 9608 BRIGHTON WAY,

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BEVERLY HILLS, 90210,

Beverly Hills • We Pay Cash • We Deliver Licensed Antique Silver Dealer

We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.

Call Martin or Batia 310/275- 8072 LIC.# 1910-1088

SERVICE DIRECTORY • 310.278.1322

BEVERLY HILLS

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY Thanksgiving Day is celebrated next week. The Courier will publish on Friday, so today we publish our Thanksgiving message for this year: “Be thankful, please.” If we were true to the origins of the holiday, we would thank Providence–”Providence” as in G-d, the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob whom Christians also worship in the Holy Trinity. Our forebears had no ambiguity about this “Providence.” He is the Supreme Being responsible for our existence and our blessings. George Washington first proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving and prayer. The Americans were really in tough when he did that, about as tough as the tiny sect of Christian dissenters who managed to land on one of the worst possible sites in the entire area of what is now Massachusetts. As history tells us, the Pilgrims were saved by the assistance of the local inhabitants, soon to be exterminated. Nevertheless, the Pilgrims knew to thank Providence which was only right. (Rotarians take note: the next group of colonists, the Puritans, were organized by middle class business men like today's Rotarians who came well-funded and well-prepared. They settled in and around Boston–a much better location. Rotarians do smart things like that.) As we watch Providence exiled from every aspect of our daily lives, notice the decline of our nation, the rise of China (like Assyria or Persia?), the encirclement of the Mediterranean by militant Muslims, the young people returning home or whining about “whatever” in the “Occupy Something” movement. Is there a connection? You decide. They should “occupy” their own time, productively. (What wag said the Occupy Movement is for the kids who got the “participation” trophies at AYSO? About right. The thought of working and earning is foreign to them, so when they are not working they don’t understand why they are not earning. Even if they had a job, they wouldn’t work at it. About all they do is show up and surf the internet then wonder why they get fired. So much for public education. On the other hand, we know that much of this is from the labor unions, ACORN alums and Obama “Organize for America” groups. We are not particularly thankful about these people.) This nation was built on the concept of the citizen-soldier, the independent citizen, the small farmer or shopkeeper, the involved private citizen who periodically serves. Today, everything is government. More than 50 percent of American households receive federal aid. Where does that come from? The only real money comes from the dwindling few of us who still must earn a living by doing something someone else is willing to pay us for. The rest is government paper that drains the value of our homes, savings and property through inflation and debt. Things are backwards. Who would have thought that this month the United States would be lectured by the Communist Chinese for creating a culture of non-work and dependency? And they are right. As Communist China empowers its citizens to work and earn (but not protest), that nation is building itself at light speed. Imagine, a “communist” country built by the investment of capital and heavy devotion to work where people get to keep what they earn! The formula has not changed. We have. We are not working and there is no work because even if we have jobs, we don’t work. If we work, we cannot keep much because the government takes it. President Obama gave us over a year of “unemployment benefits” then complained this week that we are lazy. Well, yes we are. But why? People were paid by his programs so they did not have to work to eat, so they don’t work. We may be lazy, but we are not stupid. Go see them in the “Occupy” groups, whining for their participation trophies. Thank you, Mr. President. But why is he surprised? Is it because he never had a real job? If our nation learns that we cannot spend forever money we do not have, and thus avoid our version of Greek financial collapse, then we really will need to thank Providence. It would be Providential. Absent divine intervention, we will continue to spend, spend, spend until we are destitute. On the brigher side, China knows better. By working harder than us, it has most of our money. They are not so foolish as to give it to people who don’t work (or to give it to their government employees for 13 weeks paid time off and huge pensions). Maybe they will let us have some of it back–if we earn it. Happy Thanksgiving.

LETTER I was intrigued by Scott McConnell's (Nov. 4) letter regarding parents' rampant hiring of tutors in BHUSD. He makes some cogent points about the administration and curriculum in the K-12 program. However, having been with the district since 1998, and serving as the ESL coordinator/teacher, I take umbrage with the statement: “In wealthy areas like Beverly Hills, all parents speak English and communicate easily with teachers and can read their children's school work.” As a matter of fact, not all parents residing here demonstrate total mastery of our language, and that is why we have had a well-attended adult ESL program for 60 years. Let us not forget we are a melting pot of many immigrants, who speak a variety of languages as their native tongue (Farsi, Hebrew, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Finnish, etc.). Nonnative English speaking parents have beseeched the school board to retain the much abbreviated ESL program precisely as Mr. McConnell says: “to communicate with teachers and read their children's homework.” May I remind everyone we have foreign consulate dignitaries, visiting scholars at local universities, relocated non-native professionals from every discipline (doctors, lawyers, engineers, professors, etc., etc.) who have made this City their home and need English to pursue the great American Dream. I have taught thousands of these people, who have significantly benefited our fiscal, cultural and intellectual economy. They need English not only to help their children, but to succeed in their personal and professional pursuits. Many have come to me over the years, concerned about their own English and that of their children. Many sought tutors for their children so they could catch up with native English speakers. Many have written to and addressed the Board of Education in person, (in a second or a third language!) respectfully and emotionally appealing to BHUSD to preserve the ESL program, which is currently on the endangered species list as programs are cut. I wholeheartedly agree with the concept of “no child left behind” but must, in all good conscience, remind the community there should be no adult left behind, either. Education is crucial to all our community members, children and adults alike. We invite the world entire to shop, visit, dine, have medical procedures performed, vacation and open businesses in Beverly Hills. Regarding adult education, why draw the line at one of the most noble of all human pursuits: that of learning? In a perfect linguistic world, Mr. McConnell's statement that “all parents in Beverly Hills speak English” would be true. Lamentably, it is not. The need for tutors would surely diminish if each parent were competent in English. Improved

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE NEWS THAT’S UNFIT TO PRINT For years alongside its masthead The New York Times has printed the promise: “All the news that’s fit to print.” This mantra, to which news reporting used to aspire, has long since been replaced by: “All the news that’s salacious, titillating and attention grabbing we can get away with,” and I am sick and tired of it. Some decades ago in the era of the “Sob sisters” the public read and wept at the misfortunes and tragedies of others. For example, if some woman has just had her baby ripped from her arms and shot in the head, the sob-sister would stick a microphone at her face and ask, “What were your feelings when you saw your baby murdered?” Or even: “Madame President, how did you feel when the President slumped dead in your arms as the shots rang out?” In recent years, the news world has become digitalized and infected with bad taste. Twenty-four hours a day one can view the news as it happens, and over and over again. The news medium is a hungry monsters gobbling up the news voraciously. The problem is that while the really important matters that affect our lives are neglected, what we get most is salacious gossip appealing to our least worthy tastes. I am writing this to protest that I am sick and tired of seeing and hearing about heads of state, super businessmen, educators, athletes and their coaches –yes and even clergy accused of sleazy and slimy sexual misconduct –not only the hour it is reported, but the next hour and the next day, and over and over again in the weekly reviews. Presumably we are expressing outrage over the corrupting of high office and the sexual abuse of children. Actually, however, the relaxing of some of the restrictions on blatant sexual matters on TV may be harming more children and giving them a warped impression of what true love, matrimony, and reproduction are all about. Broadcasters, enough! Talk more about more important things. People are dying in wars. There is famine abroad. The economy of the world is threatened with collapse. An election is facing us. Sob sisters are so yesterday! Clean up your act, or I shall be forced to read a book!

API scores for students in the I-12 would improve if we looked at this ethnically diverse community as a whole. That has always been, and remains my mission, one I hope the Board of Education will honor in continuing to offer ESL courses to our community. Esther Caporale

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 5:15 p.m. on 11/4 and 9 a.m. on 11/7 in 9400 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered office over weekend, forced open drawers and stole property. Loss $2,000 Occurred between 5:30 p.m. on 11/7 and 8 a.m. on 11/8 in 800 block of Cinthia St. Unknown suspect forced entry onto construction site, pried open lock box and stole construction tools. Loss $4,960 Occurred between 2 p.m. on 11/9 and 12:50 p.m. on 11/10 in 400 block of S. Almont Dr. Unknown suspect used cutting tool to cut padlock on rear gate, entered property and stole bicycle. Loss $5 Occurred between 6 and 9:45 p.m. on 11/11 in 400 block of S. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect pried open victim’s apartment window, stole property from bedroom. Loss $2,000 Occurred between 7 p.m. on 11/11 and 5 p.m. on 11/12 in 200 block of S. Hamilton Dr. Unknown suspect used cutting device to remove lock and stole bicycle. Loss $2,200 Occurred between 5 p.m. on 9/20 and 6 a.m. on 9/21 in 100 block of N. La Cienega Blvd. Unknown suspect stole sound meter from planter. Loss $2,000 Occurred between 10 p.m. on 10/30 and noon on 11/9 in 400 block of N. Doheny Dr. Unknown suspect stole victim’s locked bicy-

cle. Loss $1,000 Occurred between 10/14 and 11/9 in 1000 block of Woodland Dr. Unknown suspect entered residence and stole valuable coins from chest. Loss $95,100 Occurred between 1:30 and 5:30 a.m. on 11/11 in 700 block of N. Alta Dr. Unknown suspect entered victim’s vehicle and stole softball equipment. Loss $960 Occurred between 10/31 and 11/8 in 400 block of S. Roxbury Dr. Unknown suspect entered location and stole property. GRAND THEFT Occurred between midnight and 5:30 p.m. on 11/10 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect concealed property in large shopping bag while in restroom, then left store without paying. Loss $2,250 Occurred between 7 and 10 p.m. on 11/4 in 100 block of N. La Cienega Blvd. Unknown suspect stole victim’s wallet out of her purse during the evening. Loss $1,800 Occurred about 12:26 p.m. on 11/10 in 9500 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Unknown suspect stole victim’s duffle bag containing his personal property. Loss $1,020 ASSAULT Occurred about 8:45 p.m. on 11/7 in 300 block of S. Oakhurst Dr. Suspect: Male White, 52, 5'10'', 160, gray hair and hazel eyes–grabbed victim’s hair and tore sweater during verbal argument. Occurred between 7:30 p.m. on 11/7 and 10 a.m. on 11/8 in 8600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Suspect inflicted injuries on victim after a verbal argument. Occurred about 5:x0 p.m. on 11/12 in 200 block of Tower Dr. Suspect attempted to hit victim but missed, then grabbed the latter sweater and shoved her into wall.

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