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City OKs Major Firm To Assess Public v. Private Pay, Benefits

Stars gather for Angels for Animals at the the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

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Shalom Institute honors Beverly Hills resident.

December 20, 2013

By Victoria Talbot As City employee contract negotiations continue, Beverly Hills will find out just how much more or less it pays its employees than they would earn in the private sector. Recent studies have documented that government employees receive nearly 75 percent more than employees performing comparable work in the private sector. According to data released to The Courier, average compensation for the City's 1,080 employees in 213 job titles is $173,000 per year with up to 13 weeks paid time off.

Just how "fair" that arrangement is will now be studied by Mercer Consulting, one of the top five compensation consulting firms worldwide that counsels many corporate giants.

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Centenarians celebrate the centennial.

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HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE—El Rodeo stidents perform at this year’s Holiday Concert on Wednesday.

Jimmy Au introduces new custom suit line.

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Nick Segal receives William May Garland Award.

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BHUSD Board Says Current Permit Students Can Stay, Again

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education on Tuesday directed staff to maintain interdistrict attendance permits of current students, mirroring its decision last year.

“To maintain the status quo would cost this district nothing,” boardmember Howard Goldstein

said. “It would cost time and money otherwise.”

The district has roughly 105 students who attend the school on legacy and opportunity permits.

Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford said that historically (see ‘PERMITS,’ page 9)

•Health & Wellness 14 •Arts & Entertainment 19 •Birthdays 22

SUITE 100—Edward Mady, general manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows and regional director for the Dorchester Collection.

Beverly Hills Hotel Suite 100 Is ‘Norma Jean Experience’

By Victoria Talbot Ed Mady need not look too far to find inspiration at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The historic hotel defines “Holly-

George Christy, Page 6

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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POLICE THANK PAULA—Officer Robert Bloore (retired), Sgt. George DeMarois, Sgt. Todd Withers, Paula Kent Meehan, Sgt. Kurt Haefs and Communications Dispatcher Chris Bloore. See page 4 for story.

Beverly Hills Teachers’ Union Demands 13 Percent Raise

By Laura Coleman The Courier has learned exclusively from a district source that the Beverly Hills Education Association

has requested a 13-percent salary raise increase from the Beverly Hills Unified School District. That (see ‘BHEA,’ page 9)

Celebrity Photo Agency

Goldie Hawn Is Honored At The 4th AmFAR Inspiration Gala; Peter Rainer’s Collection Of Film Criticism Is Chockablock With Perceptive Commentary About Oscar Candidates And Past Films

(see ‘STUDY,’ page 9)

wood,” playing host to some of the most iconic stars in history.

Chief among them is Marilyn Monroe. (see ‘BH HOTEL,’ page 9)

A GRAND NIGHT — Helen Mirren presented the 27th A m e r i c a n Cinematheque Award to producer Jerry Bruckheimer at The Beverly Hilton. Jerry’s 44 movies have earned billions worldwide.

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

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The Blue Ribbon 45th Anniversary Luncheon An important milestone for the organization in Los Angeles. 15 founding members attended and were presented with special proclamations. The Blue Ribbon Book, by author and member Betty Goodwin, was given to all the members Photos by WireImage/Donato Sardella and Howard Pasamanick attending.

Karen L. Heilman, Susan Oman Gross, Celeste Pinto McLain and Susan Brauneiss

The Hon. Tom La Bonge, Councilman. 4th District, City of Los Angeles; President Carla Sands; The Hon. Zev Yaroslavsky, Suprervisor, 3rd District Los Angeles County

Alyce Williamson and Former President Phyllis Hennigan

Jody Fink Lippman and Eva Stern

Beth Lowe

Former presidents Sandy Ausman and Joyce Kresa

Simone Vickar, Margo Armbruster, Suzanne Bonafede and Lynelle Wagner

Lynn Booth, and Alexandra Dwek

Sanda Krause and Jackie Rosenberg

Former President Nancy Livingston and Andrea Van de Kamp Betty Leonard and Donna Wolff presenting a scroll of thanks to Dona Kendall for her donation to fund the publication of The Blue Ribbon Book

Former President Ann Ascher Judith Krantz

Diane Jenkins and Alice Avery

Former President Constance Gavin and Lois Erburu

Annette O’Malley Patricia Ann Grey, Dody Waugh and Marna Schnabel

Lita Warner Heller

Ginny Mancini

Mary Davis and Maggie Helen Bing and Former Russell peruse the archival President Joan H. Hotchkis scrapbooks of Blue Ribbon history

Judith Beckman Former Presidents Joni Smith and Joanne Kozberg

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S S H E LT E R HOPE PET SHOP HONTHE ORS COURIER FOR SAVING LIVES Since they opened two years ago the Shelter Hope Pet Shop has placed over 657 animals with forever homes. The Courier has partnered with Shelter Hope to feature rescue pets each week, with great success.

Not only have our featured pets been adopted, but many more.

The business is entirely run on donations and volunteer workers.

Only rescue animals are available for adoption.To donate, volunteer or adopt visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org. For the full story see page 13.

DON’T GET SCAMMED—First Bank hosted a “How to Avoid Being Scammed“ seminar for residents on holiday safety, presented by Sgt. George DeMarios of the BHPD. Taking part, were from left: BHPD Sgt. Max Subin, Human Relations Commissioner Ilona Sherman, her son Adam Sherman, First Bank VP Karterina Karagiannides, Councilmember Nancy Kranse and DeMarios.

BHPD Police Unity Tour Team Thank Philanthropist Meehan

By Victoria Talbot In 2013, the BHPD Police Unity Tour team received a sizeable donation from Beverly

Hills resident Paula Kent Meehan. To show its appreciation, officers on the team assembled (see ‘MEEHAN,’ page 13)

ANGELS FOR ANIMALS - Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Joanna Krupa and Sia Barbi of the Barbi Twins embrace a pup at the Angels for Animals event at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

The organization, founded by Krupa, is dedicated to saving the lives of animals who are in need of rescue and finding them homes. Visit www.angelsforanimals.org.

Photo by David Sobel Photography

Board Approves Libow Playground At Hawthorne Board Of Education Split On

By Laura Coleman kindergarten playground The to the Beverly Hills Education Plans For BHHS Renovation On Tuesday, the Board of Education unanimously voted to name the Hawthorne

Michael J. Libow Playground as a result of the $23,800 gift that local realtor Libow made

Foundation last December. (see ‘PLAYGROUND,’ page 13)

SHALOM INSTITUTE HONORS THREE—Jacob Knobel (left), son of residents Linda and Abe Knobel, was one of three honorees at the Shalom Institute’s Gala at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Knobel received the “Emerging Young Leader’s” award. Displaying their certificates from the L.A. City Council are fellow honorees Barri Worth Girvan (“Emerging Young Leader’s” award) and Jennifer D. Rheuban (“Trailblazer” award) (right). Resident Andrea Spatz is Shalom Institute president. For more information about Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center —home to Camp JCA Shalom, visit www.shalominstitute.com.

Van Gogh Museum Uses New Technology To Reproduce Five Masterpiece Paintings

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High alum Les Mayers (‘62), the man responsible for first putting color in the BHHS yearbook, is once again trying his hand at color-related innovation - this time selling the U.S. certified reproductions of Van Gogh paintings to the tune of $35,000 each.

“This is the latest, greatest development,” Mayers said of the labor-intensive NEW OLD WORLD ART—Tom Harriman (left) and Les Mayers with replication process that yields a reproducTribune International visit The Courier to provide an in-person look at tion he claims is virtually indistinguishthe stunning reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece able from the original Van Gogh painting.

Wheatfield Under Thunderclouds. The $35,000 touchable reproduction reproduces every element of the painting, from cracks to crevices.

(see ‘VAN GOGH,’ page 13)

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education voted 3-2 this week to approve an agreement with DLR Group

to move forward on plans to renovate Beverly Hills High (see ‘BHHS,’ page 13)

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS—Calvin is a 10pound, approximately 1year old, Yorkie/ Schnauzer mix pup. He was brought into Shelter Hope Pet Shop by a couple who found him abandoned in a crate on the 91 freeway. Those called to give Calvin a second chance at a happy home this New Year may contact ShelterHopePet Shop.org at 805-3793538 or Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com

Vantage Oncology And The Center For Radiation Therapy

By Victoria Talbot Vantage Oncology, located at 9229 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, encourages cancer patients to consider talking to one of their doctors first. Traditional surgeries may not be the optimal way to begin your treatment program. Many tumors respond well to radiation.

Unlike larger hospitals, the Center for Radiation Therapy

greets you by name and treats every patient with dignity and discretion. From consultation through treatment, their friendly staff will assist you. Patients who choose Vantage Oncology boardcertified specialists will find a supportive, empathetic environment staffed with physicians who will guide you through your treatment (see ‘VANTAGE,’ page 13)

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | DECEMBER 20, 2013 Page 5 TROJAN GUILD–USC’s Trojan Guild of Los Angeles held its second general meeting of the year with a tour of the photographic exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Resnick Pavillion, followed by a luncheon at nearby Wilshire Country Club.

Three Beverly Hills women (from left)–Carolee Snyder, TGLA President Christine Ofiesh and 1st VP/Programs Nikki Dana–were among those on hand.

Photo by Candy Yee

CITY CELEBRATES CENTENARIAN– Walter J. Freedman (left)turned 100 years old on April 29 this year, pictured with his son, Gary Freedman, an attorney with Ervin Cohen & Jessup. The City is planning to include a celebration of centenarians for their 100th. Walter is a resident at Sunrise Senior Living.

Each Celebrating Their Centennials– The City And Its Honored Centenarians

By Victoria Talbot As the City of Beverly Hills celebrates 100 years, residents who share this auspicious distinction will also be

honored. These special residents share a rare knowledge of what life was like (see ‘CENTENARIANS,’ page 18)

COLLECTION DEBUT–Beverly Hills retailer Jimmy Au (left), his wife Norma, and son Alan (right), hosted the debut of the 2013-2014 collection at an open house in their 3,200-square foot store, Jimmy Au’s for Men 5’8” and Under, 9408 Brighton Way. The new collection features tailored clothing, casual and sportswear. Founded in 1961 as a custom suit business operating out of the trunk of his car, Jimmy Au's has evolved into the nation’s only designer clothing store exclusively for short men. Phone: 310888-8708.

JWCI Odyssey Ball Set For Beverly Wilshire John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary is presenting its 29th annual Odyssey Ball at The Beverly Wilshire on April 5.

Event honors the Mandela family

with the “True Grit Humanitarian” award and Anton Bilchik, MD, PhD, chief of medicine at JWCI with the “The (see ‘JWCI,’ page 18)

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH—At its recent “Gala for Children” at The Beverly Wilshire, A Place Called Home honored (from left): Dr. Philip Goglia, founder of Performance Fitness Concerns; Sister Patricia Connor. RSHM and her congregation, and Jack Suzar, managing director of Bel Air Investment Advisors. The event raised $1.2 million for the South Central nonprofit, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, that provides a safe haven and proven programs in education, arts and wellbeing.

LA Art Show Premiere Party Kicks Off Year-Long Sister City Celebration The 19th LA Art Show will kick-off and launch a yearlong cultural exchange, with an “Opening Night Premiere Party,” from 8-11 p.m., with the

Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the L.A. Convention Center benefiting the Sister Cities of Los Angeles, and its program (see ‘ART SHOW,’ page 23)

The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Debuts New Logo

By Laura Coleman The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday announced the creation of a new logo to augment its revitalized visual identity.

According to Christina Kounelias, AMPAS’ chief marketing officer, the new design reflects the organization’s creativity.

“We set out to build something that accurately reflects our community of artists, their diverse talents, and the creative process they employ to bring disparate ideas together into a single vision,” New Academy Logo

(see ‘ACADEMY,’ page 23)

B.H. Presbyterian Congregants To Wrap Donated Gifts Sunday Congregants from Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church will gather following the 11 a.m. service on Sunday for the annual “Holidays from the Heart”

to wrap donated gifts for delivery later that day to patients and their families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. (see ‘GIFTS,’ page 18)

THE BEVERLY HILLS CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK IS HERE - The cookbook features recipes from 39 Beverly Hills Restaurants, including the historic Brown Derby and Romanoff’s. Exquisite images and savory recipes from some of the world’s most iconic restaurants mean this book will be the most sought-after gift of the season! The book is a limited edition printing, and it is available at select locations throughout the City, including the Beverly Hills Visitor and Conference Bureau, the Farmer’s Market on Sunday, Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Beverly Hilton, Carrie White Hair salon and several of the extraordinary restaurants whose chefs contributed to the book. Full story at www.bhcourier.com.

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he opening chapter of “overCheyenne Sharon Matthew Mosshart with Jackson Stone Kelly Osbourne rated” nods to Sam Mendes’ American Beauty starring welve Years A Slave? Kevin Spacey and Annette “Not a huge fan … has searing Bening (1999) – “a sportier, emotional moments, yet not all homegrown version of all that it’s cracked up to be. those Antonioni-ish movies Roots remains the most power- about the depleted upper-midful emotional film about our dle classes zombified by regret history of slavery.” … it flatters its audience by turning burnout and midlife ravity, he says, is “a itch into tragic states, but a beautiful experience of zero in torment is still a zero.” weightlesness, done well, would have preferred it with us Van Sant’s Good unknown actors.”

Will Hunting (1997) with Matt Damon, Robin artin Scorsese’s The Williams and Ben Affleck is Wolf Of Wall Street “lacks “Hokumsville.”

About dimension ... actors yelling at Zero Dark Thirty (2012), each other for three hours. starring Jessica Chastain: While August: Osage County’s “By showing scenes of tora mish-mash with scene-chew- ture without taking any ing roles for Meryl Streep, Julia kind of moral (as opposed Roberts, etc.” to tactical) stand on what we are seeing, Kathryn e finds Saving Mr. Bigelow has made an Banks “entertaining … Emma amoral movie.”

Thompson’s is a nice, one-note performance of the Mary eading Peter’s list of Poppins author. And nobody, the “underseen” is Walter including Tom Hanks, should Hill’s best film in years. take on the role of Walt Wild Bill (1995) starring Jeff Disney.”

Bridges as Wild Bill Hickok. Peter considers Jeff ate Blanchett’s charac- one of our finest actors. ter in Blue Jasmine needs clari- “Hickock was a Gentleman fying, Captain Phillips is a of the West who fought the credible account of a thriller at Civil War and tamed the sea, and The Hobbit: The boom towns of the last fronDesolation Of Smaug is good tier … Jeff never allows us to fun. regard Bill as fable-in-motion … not corny or clever … is book fills 576 pages there’s no actor’s vanity in anythat begin with Peter’s assess- thing he does … Jeff’s a ment of past movies. “Both supremely naturalistic actor

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Goldie Hawn, escorted by son Oliver Hudson and mate Kurt Russell, was honored at the 4th annual AmFAR Inspiration Gala at Milk Studios.

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ing, looking back at the ‘60s folk music scene in Joel and Ethan Coen’s Inside Llewyn Davis ... the film captures that time and place perfectly,” says Peter Rainer, admitting it’s at the top of his Oscar-worthy choices. Lately published by the Santa Monica Press, his Rainer On Film, Thirty Years of Film Writing in a Turbulent and Transformative Era is a rewarding gift for film buffs, a bedside Baedeker, if you will, chockablock with Peter’s perceptive commentary.

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eter’s career spans reviewing for the LA Times, LA Herald-Examiner, both Los Angeles and New York Magazines, with his reviews now appearing in the Christian Science Monitor and on National Public Radio. He presides over the National Society of Film Critics, and was voted a 1998 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism.

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nominations this year. Peter allows high marks for Spike Jonze’s Her, costarring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson. “What is it like to fall in love with technology … with the intimacy of a voice. Not quite sci-fi, perhaps the zeitgeist of now, a man falls in love with his computer operating system.”

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lexander Payne’s Nebraska pretends to be more than it is. Not art. Dreariness in black and white.”

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Fred Schepisi’s A Cry In The Dark (1998) with Meryl Streep and Sam Neill as religious fundamentalists ...

Akira Kurosawa’s 30th and last film, Madadayo (2000), “a celebration of a professor beloved by his university students.”

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Would that we had space to share longer quotes than these teasers with their glimpses of insights. We didn’t tally the hundreds of Peter’s reviews – however no matter what pages fall open on your couch or bed, a richness of language and intelligence prevails.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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

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Be Gentle, Be Kind Cleansing Shampoo is $19; Don’t Despair, Repair is the deep conditioning and

repairing mask for $26; Blossom & Bloom is the volumizing conditioner for $23; and Curl Charisma is the curl defining conditioner for $23. All come in eco chic packaging and can be ordered at sales @briogeohair.com

Noodle & Boo Newborn 2 in 1 Hair and Body Wash ($14), Noodle & Boo French Milled Baby Soap ($12), and Noodle & Boo Body Wash ($12). All are available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus .

NOODLE & BOO uses all the finest ingredients for their special line of products for babies. Noodle and Boo Extra Gentle Shampoo and Conditioning Hair Polish are both tearless formulas and available for $12 each. New products introduced this fall were

PURMINERALS introduced a new CC cream with SPF 40 earlier this year in a range of colours for various skin tones. CC creams offer exceptional coverage,but also nourish the skin for healthy radiance for a one cream multi tasking solution to speed up your morning routine.

Available at Walgreen’s in Beverly Hills.

Francesco Santoro, located at 9604 Brighton Way, is closing Dec. 31. On sale now are crocodile and exotic skin handbags & accessories.

CHILDREN’S BUREAU BENEFIT–The 4th annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting benefit at AT&T Center downtown raised $270,000 for the Children’s Bureau. Enjoying the treats were (from left): Cindy Marquis, Richard Levy, Barbara Levy and Charlie Marquis. See Page Photo by Danielle Klebanow 22 for full story on the event.

Kevin Parker hosted a special holiday reception and book signing at the David Webb boutique on Brighton Way, just in time to view the newest and most tempting itmes to give ourselves.

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STUDY (Continued from page 1)

Previously, City compensation studies focused only on other governments, not the private sector.

Tuesday, the city council authorized up to $100,000 for the Citizens Budget Review Committee to compare private sector pay and benefits with that of City staff. The services agreement was spearheaded by City Treasurer Eliot Finkel.

Beverly Hills currently has a funding shortfall of over $120 million dollars for pension and health care liabilities which are tied to annual staff compensation.

“It makes a lot of sense,” said Mayor John Mirisch. “We do everything compared to other cities. It’s like a ponzi scheme, city to city. We lose connection with what’s happening in the private sector.”

The Citizens Committee first tried to compare the ‘norms’ of compensation in government employment, but the data on job descriptions were generic, said Finkel, and did not include benefits. The committee determined that the compensation study “Could not be done in-house,” he said.

The study will identify between 25-30 positions appropriate and comparable to private sector positions. This would represent about 10 percent of City Staff positions, a good-sized sampling of the total 213 positions. Mercer will then conduct a detailed job specification analysis. They will gather private sector pay and benefit information for compa-

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increase, which equates to roughly $3.6 million annually, tallies up at $10.9 million over the course of the next three years, the amount of time the district is required to budget for by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Board VP Brian Goldberg told The Courier that although he was unable to comment on ongoing negotiations, he found the amount highly coincidental.

“This is one of the reasons why I think it’s important for the board to lock up the $10 million endowment so that people would not look at it for other purposes that it could be used, like these proposed raises,” he said.

BHEA president Stewart Horowitz said that as part of this year’s “interest-based” bargaining negotiations, the union and dis-

rable job classifications and perform a thorough “apple to apples” comparison of private sector total compensation with City of Beverly Hills compensation plans.

The staff sent a request for a proposal to four consulting firms. Mercer was chosen because of their “particular expertise in this area of study, their clear grasp of the scope of the project at and, and their extensive proprietary database of private sector compensation information that should greatly assist in this study,” said Finkel.

Mercer proposes to have the results by April 2014.

Vice Mayor Lili Bosse and councilmembers Nancy Krasne and Julian Gold, M.D., joined in suppor of t the appropriation. Councilmember Willie Brien, M.D., opposed the study arguing that because the private sector must generate a profit it will pay employees less. Brien claimed that the "shareholder's profit" should be given to employees, not returned to taxpayers (or not taxed from them in the first place). Mirisch countered that the taxpayers are in the position of "shareholders" and that Brien's argument ignored the taxpayers.

“We are looking for a pattern,” said Mirisch. “…A good comparison, total compensation, vacation, etc., to make sure the taxpayers are getting the best value and that the city is as efficient as possible. In business the goal is to make a profit. . . This is a city. The ‘profit’ should be efficient ways to do business.” trict are discussing a variety of issues, in addition to total compensation. Other issues on the table include: testing schedules, movement on the salary schedule, class size, evaluation process and safety conditions. ”We are supposed to look at the available resources that the district has available...and ideally it would be fairly easy to reach an agreement,” he told The Courier.

Horowitz, who is not part of the bargaining team, said he was unaware of any salary-specific discussion having occurred.

According to a district source, BHEA’s salary increase request equated to $3,593,086 for year one, $3,632,894 for year two, and $3,659,909 for year three. The total after three years is $10,885,989.

In 2011/12 BHEA received a raise just north of 4 percent Horowitz said. That equated to roughly $1 million annually.

PERMITS (Continued from page 1)

the board has not touched permits granted to children of City and district employees.

Board President Noah Margo underscored that the cap for opportunity permits would remain at zero

BH HOTEL (Continued from page 1)

The beautiful star counted the hotel as her second home, living there for the better part of seven years. “’The Norma Jean Experience’ pays homage to one of the world’s most enduring icons,” said Mady.

“This hotel is truly one f the last au-

and the district would maintain its current policy of not enrolling students who don’t live in the district.

“The board majority that supported this path is not going to be around forever, so parents that fall under these paramenters need to make plans to secure their children’s education by becoming resi-

dents of Beverly Hills,” he said.

“They need to make the sacrifice that so many have before to receive a quality education.”

Margo added that he hoped the beneficiaries of the board’s decision would express their gratitude by donating to their PTAs and the Foundation.

thentic throwbacks to Hollywood’s Golden Age. Our guests tell us how they are transported back in time when they are with us.”

Suite 100 is a hospitality experience created to celebrate Beverly Hills’ Centennial year. Hotel, guests will travel back to the 1950’s when Marilyn Monroe reigned.

Mady has looked to Paul Williams, who designed the hotel.

“I really can’t think of anyone that has had a more significant influence.He can be credited to him.

His stylized designs have become trademarks of this hotel.”

Read thefull story at www.bhcourier.com for availability and renderings.

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Gibson Awarded BHGLAAR ‘Realtor Of The Year’ For 2013

SCOTT L. GIBSON - BHGLAAR Realtor of the Year for 2013

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors (BHGLAAR) has awarded “Realtor of the Year” for 2013 to Scott L. Gibson, president/ founder of Gibson International. He is being recognized for exemplary leadership and contributions to the real estate

business, service to the organization and outstanding professionalism.

Gibson currently serves as the director of BHGLAAR. No stranger to service, in his 35 year real estate career, he has served as a board member on multiple chambers of commerce, is former president of

the Venice/Marina del Rey Board of Realtors and is currently serving as a state director of the California Association of Realtors.

BHGLAAR, one of the largest realtor groups in the U.S. with 7,200 members representing Beverly Hills, Culver City, Los Angeles, Santa Moni-

ca, West Hollywood and other parts of Los Angeles County.

Besides Gibson’s three Westside offices, the Gibson International Foundation funds local charitable initiatives and directs resources to programs to improve the well-being of individuals and families throughout the L.A. area.

Sotheby’s Opens Hi-Tech Office In B.H.

By Victoria Talbot Sotheby’s International Realty’s Beverly Hills Western Region headquarters has moved to the fourth floor at 9665 Wilshire Blvd.

(Suite 400).

The new location features an upgraded suite and worldwide

connectivity.

This flagship office has state-of-the-art technology equipped to provide Sotheby’s with a seamless blend of web conferencing, global transaction capability and online-based transaction management through which documents are signed, stored, reviewed and completed online. This paperless system allows clients to execute legal documents electronically from anywhere in the world.

The office also features video feeds on large monitors throughout the lobby to display a gallery of fine properties from Sotheby’s at more than 700 worldwide affiliates and from Sotheby’s auction house, showcasing exquisite art for sale from New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong.

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High Honor To Nick Segal WINNING REALTOR—On Saturday at its 111th annual installation gala in Beverly Hills, The Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors lauded Nick Segal (right) with the “William May Garland” award, its highest honor. The president/co-founder of Partners Trust Real Estate Brokerage & Acquisitions, Segal has served on the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Board of Realtors as a presiding officer for the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee for the past 13 years. Segal also chairs the board’s Grievance Committee and the Ethics Advocacy Committee. For his achievements in ethics and leadership, he was named “Realtor of the Year” by the Association in 2012. The “William May Garland” award recognizes Segal’s outstanding devotion to ethics and integrity, leadership in the profession and his contribution to the Association community. He is pictured with last year’s winner and 2014 President-Elect Diane Manns.

Staff Reviews Historic Carla Ridge Home

By Victoria Talbot The Landmark Nomination Advisory Committee is reviewing 1484 Carla Ridge for potential nomination into the Local Register of Historic Resources. At a meeting Wednesday in which the commission looked at four homes for potential inclusion, only Carla Ridge will move to the next level.

The ordinance has come under scrutiny for possibly overstepping recently, as City Staff works to

adjust the ordinance to meet City Council’s expectations. “I think a course correction is a very positive thing,” said the City’s Bill Crouch, urban planner.

The Carla Ridge home was built by Master Architect William Stephenson.

The applicant sought a permit to demolish and remodel parts of the building, triggering the City’s Historic Preservation ordinance.

City staff will now seek to determine the historical and architectural signifi-

cance and integrity of the building to determine if it meets the criteria for inclusion into local register.

1848 Carla Ridge is a Mid-Century Modern “Temple-Style,” said Crouch, “With Mayan influence. It is a good example, maybe the best in Beverly Hills, of Stephenson’s work. The City is currently conducting an historic survey that is at least six months away to determine which homes may have historic potential.

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Planning Commission Approves 7-Day Stays for AKA

By Victoria Talbot In a late-night vote Thursday, a request for zone amendments to allow serviced residences and restaurant use for as little as seven days at the AKA has been approved by the Planning Commission in a 5-0 decision.

The AKA, located at 155 N. Crescent Dr. and 9355 Wilshire Blvd. provides for stays, currently 30 days or more. The zone amendment will allow for as little as one week stays with a 6 percent municipal surcharge for stays of 29 days or less. The commission also approved a 2,500-square foot restaurant space.

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a “shadowbox” as a memento of their appreciation for Meehan. They arrived at her home Monday and presented it to her as a special surprise.

“We appreciate her generosity and love of the community and the BHPD,” said Sgt. George DeMarois, community relations, and one of the unity team riders.

The Police Unity Tour was organized in 1997 to bring officers from around the countrytogether to celebrate and bring national atten-

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School.

Board President Noah Margo and VP Brian Goldberg voted against the plan due to concerns related to parking and the schematic design.

“I wanted to look more under the field [for parking],” Margo said.

“I thought there was a lost opportunity cost for space.”

The agreement with DLR Group includes a fee of $430,200 for pre-design services, $180,000 for certification of previous projects, and $10,835,000 design services through project close out, plus approved reimbursables.

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“This is going to affect the way artists produce art.”

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, in partnership with Fujifilm Belgium and Tribute International, the official distributor in the United States, will officially debut the museum certified editions at the LA Art Show in January.

The current collection includes: Almond Blossoms (1890), Boulevard de Clichy (1887), The Harvest (1888), Sunflowers (1889)

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The decision comes on the heel’s of last week’s approval of a naming opportunities list. On that list the cost to name the Kindegarten Playground at Hawthorne is listed at $150,000.

Board VP Brian Goldberg told The Courier that the divide came as

Conditions of approval include 22 parking spaces for livery services, terrace use limited to guests only with restricted hours and deliveries only within normal business hours.

Some residents objected to the approval, saying that AKA was indeed, a hotel, it increased traffic problems and intruded on their way of life.

“The conversion (from apartments to hybrid) went on when the City blinked,” said resident Mitch Waldow. “Now they want an official blessing.”

The matter will be coming up in front of City Council for final approval at the Jan. 21 meeting. tion to police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Together, team members rode to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Since the the Unity Tour has grown. Since last May, 1700 members made the trip, and $1.72 million was donated to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.

From the BHPD, the Unity Tour team members include Sgt. Todd Withers, Sgt. Kurt Haefs, Sgt. George DeMarois, Police K-9 Officer Robert Bloore (retired) and Communications Dispatcher Chris Bloore.

On Tuesday, DLR gave a brief presentation based on conceptual designs approved by the board earlier this year.

“I think this is ready to go,” facilities consultant Tim Buresh advised the board.

DLR promised the board that renderings depicting the plan to renovate the high school would be available by April. The board plans to use those renderings in its effort to take a bond replacement measure to voters in June in order to replace the current $334 million Measure E bond voters approved in 2008. A DLR representative further promised the board that there would be a shovel in the ground by January 2016. and Wheatfield under Thunderclouds (1890). There are 260 reproductions of each of the five masterpiece, of which the museum retains 50 each. Each three-dimensional reproduction includes imaging of both the front and back of the painting, as well as a museum quality frame.

Fujifilm, which holds the patent for the innovative new technology originally developed by the painter Piet Kelderman, known as Reliefography, certifies each reproduction for a century. a result of the board approving the list after Libow had made the gift last year. Board President Noah Margo clarified the disparity even further: “It’s actually the play space,” he said.

On Tuesday the board also voted 5-0 to approve the second reading related to the board policy for naming facilities.

Beverly Hills Courier Recognized for Saving Pets

By Victoria Talbot The Shelter Hope Pet Shop has been saving lives–probably as many human lives as animal ones.

Every week, The Courier showcases animals in need of homes at Shelter Hope Pet Shop with the hope that our readers will adopt these needy animals.

This week, Shelter Hope acknowledged The Courier for helping them to place 657 dogs for adoption. We would like to extend our gratitude to people like you who have come forward to give a shelter dog a home.

“You guys have made a difference for lots of shelter animals,” said Shelter Hope Founder Kim Sill. “Thanks to you, not only the

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every step of the way.

Vantage Oncology has boardcertified specialists in a supportive environment to guide you through your treatment.

Many physicians treat cancer with surgery first, then radiation and chemotherapy, as indicated.

Sometimes, radiation first can preserve healthy tissue and allow a patient a better quality of life.

dogs that appear in The Courier get adopted, but the impact has helped us to adopt a lot of other pets.”

Shelter Hope opened in Nov. 2011 and has placed over 680 animals in that short time. Mall owner Sandy Sigal donated an empty space as a temporary home – and the shop is still there. “We don’t pay rent here,” said Sill, gratefully acknowledging the generosity of Sigal. Paying it forward, the shop waves adoption fees for veterans and seniors and helps low income pet owners. The store relies on 12 volunteers, community donations and assistance. There are only two paid staff members.

Shelter Hope’s mission is to

abolish all puppy mill pet shops and find homes for the countless pets in shelters that are euthanized each year. They rely entirely on donations and volunteers. The animals in their pet shop are shelter animals available for adoption.

The Courier is incredibly proud of our readers who have adopted shelter pets through the years, and Shelter Hope and the many fantastic volunteers! This Christmas, consider adopting or fostering a needy animal. Your heart will thank you. Shelter Hope is located at the Janss Marketplace, 193 N. Moorpark Rd. East, Suite F, Thousand Oaks CA 91360, 310770-3571; www.shelterhopepetshop.org

Radiation Oncology involves the use of ionizing radiation to treat many forms of cancer. Patients receive advanced imaging and guidance. Treatment conforms precisely to the shape of the tumor.

Cancer can be emotional and very confusing. Vantage Oncology offers solutions and treatment options that may ease some of the difficulties, if radiation is the right solution. Decades of experience help them refer them to the right doctor.

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The Vantage staff customizes each program; an oncology nurse helps manage home care. Vantage accepts self-referrals. Their experts will do everything to assist with payment, insurance and treatment options suited to specific cancer and personal needs. Vantage Oncology’s caring physicians include May-Lin Tao, MD; Henry Yampolsky, MD; Leslie E. Botnick, MD and Christopher Rose, MD.

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Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health System, Select Medical To Open Acute Rehab Hospital M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Cedars–Sinai, UCLA Health System and Pennsylvania-based Select Medical have announced a partnership to create a 138bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility at the site of the former Century City Hospital.

With an expected opening in late-2015, the new hospital

will provide inpatient rehabilitation and serve as a center for treating complex rehabilitation cases from around the nation.

The goal of the partnership is a world-class regional rehabilitation center providing specialized care, advanced treatment and leading-edge technologies

to treat spinal cord and brain injuries, strokes, amputations, neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.

Currently, both Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Health System provide acute inpatient rehabilitation services at their respective facilities. Both of these are usually full, as capacity is limited (28 beds at Cedars–Sinai and 11 beds at UCLA). When the new hospital opens, Cedars–Sinai and UCLA Health System will transition their respective acute inpatient rehabilitation services to the facility. This will be operated by Select Medical, a leading provider of medical rehabilitation in 44 states, including the renowned Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey.

“As one of the most highly respected academic medical

UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center.

centers and health systems in the world, UCLA is delighted to join forces and share expertise with Cedars–Sinai and Select Medical, a preeminent provider of post–acute care in the United States,” said Dr. David T. Feinberg, president of UCLA Health System, CEO of the

GOVERNING BOARD–Beverly Hills resident Lori Richardson Pelliccioni, J.D., MPH, Ph.D. has been named to the governing board of Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services – one of L.A. County’s largest private providers of children's mental-health services. She currently helms the Center for Healthcare Compliance, and also is adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, where she teaches a course in health law. Prior to joining UCLA’s faculty, she held executive positions with Simplex Healthcare, Amgen, DaVita, PricewaterhouseCooper’s Healthcare Consulting Practice, and was assistant U.S. attorney in the Health Care Fraud Unit. Pelliccioni received a Ph.D. and masters of public health from UCLA, juris doctor from John Marshall Law School, and graduated with a B.S. from Moravian College.

UCLA Hospital System and associate vice chancellor for health sciences at UCLA. “The addition of this rehabilitation facility will be of extraordinary benefit to the people of Los Angeles.”

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Tips For Making The Holidays Bright With A Mom With Alzheimer’s Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I am a fulltime caregiver for my mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. As she lives in my home, this means visits and calls from countless relatives who want to come by to celebrate the season. I am not sure if they quite understand how difficult it is to get Mom ready for these visits, not to mention keeping my home “ready and presentable” for guests, which means having food and snacks on hand, too. I don’t want to be a Scrooge, but I also don’t want to overwhelm my mother and turn the house into a “pit stop” for the hungry hoards with their criticisms.

Any advice?

Ellyn D. A. Dear Ellyn: There are the needs of three entities to consider—your mother, you, and your extended relatives. Sounds to me like you have placed your mom at the top of your priority list which is right-on.

Send a note inviting your countless relatives to visit and

celebrate the holidays. In large bold print, designate specific visiting hours for instance, “Mom and I will be welcoming guests from 1-3 p.m.” Only open your door during those designated hours.

Also, if you don’t have a caregiver for your mother, retain one during entertaining hours.

You will need to be the hostess and will be pulled in many directions. You want to be sure your mom is taken care of. The Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter offers these tips in their “Home for the Holidays” Guide.

1. Adjust your expectations: No one, including yourself, should expect you to maintain every holiday tradition or event.

• Give yourself permission to do only what you can reasonably manage.

• Choose holiday activities and traditions that are most important to you.

• Host a small family din

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions ner instead of a throwing a big holiday party.

• Consider serving a catered or takeout holiday meal.

Many grocery stores and restaurants offer meals to go.

• Start a new tradition.

Host a potluck dinner where family or friends each bring a dish.

2. Involve the affected individual: • People with memory loss can often share in activities.

Here are a few ideas: • Wrap gifts.

• Bake favorite holiday recipes together. The person can stir batter or decorate cookies.

• Set the table. Avoid centerpieces with candles and artificial fruits and berries that could be mistaken for edible snacks.

• Talk about events to include in a holiday letter.

• Listen to seasonal music together.

• Read holiday cards you receive together.

• Look through photo albums or scrapbooks. Reminisce about people in the pictures and past events.

• Watch a favorite holiday movie together.

3. Celebrate at the care facility: • Join your loved one at the facility’s planned holiday activities.

• Bring a favorite holiday food to share.

• Sing holiday songs. Ask if other residents can join in.

• Read a favorite holiday story or poem out loud.

Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFran-Walfish.com.

Send questions to franwalfish@gmail .com.

USC Study: Air Pollution, Genetics Combine To Increase Risk For Autism Exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk for autism among people who carry a genetic disposition for the neurodevelopmental disorder, according to newly published research led by scientists at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.

“Our research shows that children with both the risk genotype and exposure to high air pollutant levels were at increased risk of autism spectrum disorder compared to those without the risk genotype and lower air pollution expo-

sure,” said the study’s first author, Heather E. Volk, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of research in preventive medicine and pediatrics at the Keck School and principal investigator at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

The study, “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Interaction Of Air Pollution With The MET Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Gene,” is scheduled to appear in the Jan. 2014 edition of Epidemiology.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability characterized by problems with social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 88 children in the United States has an ASD. ASD is highly heritable, suggesting that genetics are an important contributing factor, but many questions about its causes remain. There currently is no cure for the disorder.

“Although gene-environment interactions are widely believed to contribute to autism risk, this is the first demonstration of a specific interaction between a well-established genetic risk factor and an environmental factor that independently contribute to autism risk,” said Daniel B. Campbell, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and the behavioral sciences at the Keck School and the study’s senior author.

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in an earlier time.

Walter J. Freedman was born in Chicago on April 29, 1914, more than 100 years ago. He lived in a time before air travel, phones, automobiles, cell phones, computers, televi-

sion and talkies. He survived two world wars and the depression. Freedman came to Beverly Hills in 2006 and moved in to Sunrise Senior Living shortly after it opened. He has lived there the longest of any resident.

The Courier caught up with him and his son Gary at the

Montage park—and catching up with Freedman is not easy.

At 100, he is as sharp as a tack.

Maybe he doesn’t move that quickly, we concede; but his wit and charm have not dulled over the century, you can be sure.

In 1918, when he was four, Freedman already showed a natural talent for music. Possessed of a profound musical memory, he was able to recreate what he had heard on piano without a single lesson.

That early experience gave him a lifetime of joy making music.

Freedman studied music through grade school and high school and then, singled out for his talent at trombone, he was recruited by a Gertrude Avery Band to go on the road for two years.

Eventually, his natural talent landed him a scholarship at Northwestern University. At 20, Freedman was a guest conductor for the Chicago Civic Orchestra.Gary and Leslie. Gary is an attorney at Erwin is Cohen & Jessup, the oldest firm in Beverly Hills. The music man finally settled down to teach at Illinois Wesleyan University until 1943, when he was offered a position in the Chicago public schools. There he also taught private lessons, giving the school district 40 percent of his earnings.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform Haydn’s String Quartet in C-Major, Op. 76, No. 3 (Emperor) Korngold’s String Quartet #3 in D Major, Op. 34 at Beethoven’s String Quartet in C-Major, Op. 59, No. 3, at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Bram Goldsmith Theater, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Tickets range from $49-$89, and are available at the center box office, by phone, 310-7464000 or online at www.thewallis.org. ***** Alexis Gershwin, niece of legendary songwriters George and Ira Gershwin, will celebrate the release of her new album, Long Ago And Far Away, with an 8:30 p.m., concert Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd.

Delving into her uncles’ catalog, Gershwin will performing such hits as I’ve Got Rhythm, The Man I Love, Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off, Embraceable You and many more.

Doors open for dinner at 7 p.m. and admission is $30 (and two drink minimum or dinner).

For tickets and information, call 323-466-2210 or visit www.catalinajazzclub.com. ***** As part of the DeCamera

Society's series of Chamber Music in Historic Sites, the Szymanowski Quartet will perform a concert at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17 at The Doheny Mansion, 8 Chester Place, L.A. The evening will feature Szamotulty’s Four Chorales, Haydn’s Quartet in B Minor, Op 33, No. 1, Szymanowski’s Quartet No. 2, Op. 56 and Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 13 in G, Op. 106.

A pre-concert talk begins at 7:40 p.m.; and a catered reception follows the concert.

Tickets range from $65-$85 and are available by calling 213-477-2929 or visiting www.DaCamera.org. ***** The Music Center will welcome classically trained hiphop violin duo, Black Violin to its BP Hall in The Walt Disney Concert Hall for a one-nightonly performance at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan.18.

The three-time Apollo-winning group blends classical, hiphop, rock, R&B and bluegrass to create its own category of music.

Tickets are $25 and available at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion box office, 135 N. Grand Ave., by calling 213-9728550 or visiting http://musiccenter.org/bv.

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According to Pastor Andrew Eagles, this is the church’s yearly Christmas giving program aimed at low-income who would not receive any other gifts this season.

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Sanders Hopes Book Celebrating ‘84 Berkman To Open Dream Orchestra Season Olympics Is Inspiration For Return In 2014 ments, surgery and 33 The Dream Orchestra, conducted by radio therapies, the maestro Daniel Suk debuts its 2014 seaconcert is being preson with pianist Hai-Kyung Suh—the first sented along with the woman to record complete RachmanAmerican Cancer inoff and Tchaikovsky concertos—and Society, and all musiGolda Berkman, 14-year-old soprano cians will wear pink presented “Most Accomplished Young ribbons while survivors Opera Singer” by baritone Vladimir Golda Berkman will be honored.

Chernov, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, Berkman, daughter of Urth Caffé at UC Irvine’s Barclay Theater, 4242 founders Shallom and Jilla Berkman, who Campus Dr., Irvine.

Sponsored by Urth Caffé, the concert are opening a new Laguna Beach site in will feature Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 2014, will give guests free packages of From The New World, Suh playing whole-bean organic coffee or fine tea.

The Dream Orchestra is a “coming Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Berkman with Chi il Bel Sogno, from together” of musicians from LA Opera, Puccini’s La Rondine and The Hopes And LA Phil and other top orchestras from around the world. Ticket information: Dreams medley.

Since Suh is a cancer survivor, hav- www.thebarclay.org and www.ladreaming undergone eight chemotherapy treat- orchestra.com.

‘FROM RESTORING BROKEN SPIRITS TO RESTORING BROKEN BODIES’— Focusing their attention to the care and needs of “wounded warriors,” The Thalians, with mental health as its prime cause for 60 years, is now helping veterans. At its recent gala in the Bel Air Country Club, the group’s board presented a $100,000 check to UCLA’s Dr. Thomas Strouse for “Operation Mend” services. From left, front are: Ruta Lee (chair emeritus), Strouse, Stephanie Hibler, Barbara Cohen Wolfe, Kira Lorsch and Andrew McDonald. Back from left are: Frank Sheftel, Brian Theobald and Larry Wolfe.

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Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts Score Big In August: Osage County’s Dysfunctional Family And, I thought at times, my home life was dysfunctional. Compared to the Weston family insults, cussing, fighting, jealousy, lack of compassion in August: Osage County, my family and I have led an exemplary life.

Tracy Letts, who adapted the movie from his award-winning play of the same title, is a talented writer whose unrelenting dialogue is as bombastic as a pneumatic drill on a crowded New York street —biting, sarcastic, mean-spirited and masterful. The two leads, Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, not only chew up the scenery, but eat it, digest it and go back for more.

Violet (Streep) has cancer and hooked on painkillers. Her soft-spoken husband, Charles (Sam Shepherd), a published poet, has turned to alcohol to stave off the flow of verbal insults from Vi. When he suddenly disappears, a frightened, desperate Violet reaches out to her adult daughters.

Quiet and reserved Ivy (Julianne Nicholson) has been putting up with her mother’s erratic behavior and believes she has finally found happiness with her cousin Charles Jr. (Benedict Cumberbatch), He is a nebbish who has been browbeaten by his mother, Vi’s sister Mol-

Jerry Cutler On Film lie Faye (Margo Martindale). Charles Sr. (Chris Cooper), Mollie Faye’s husband, is protective of Charles Jr. and cares for him greatly. Juliette Lewis (Karen) who portrays bimbos better than any true-life bimbo, drives in from Florida with her fiancée (Dermot Mulroney) and Barbara (Roberts) arrives from Colorado with her estranged husband (Ewan McGregor) and 14-yearold daughter Jean, (Abigail Breslin), who enjoys smoking weed every so often. Each daughter brings her own psychological baggage; but it is Barbara who challenges the overbearing venomous and needy Vi. It is Roberts’ best performance, ever.

Thanks to Meryl, who elicits a great performance with her mercurial moods, brilliant delivery of caustic and funny dialogue, you have the distinct honor of watching two great mesdames of the American cinema bring their art to euphoric heights.

4 bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

Barry A. Sanders is a big fan of the Olympics and the Olympic movement.

His new book, The Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games, part of the Images of Sports series, celebrates the achievements and innovations of that XXIII Olympiad, and serves as what he hopes is a warm up to the return of the games to L.A. in 2024.

He’s just the one to do it. Peter Ueberroth, president of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee (LAOOC) was a client, and when Sanders came on board in 1979 as outside council for the committee, the whole organization was Ueberroth, his colleague Joel Rubenstein, LAOOC VP, plus secretarial staff.

A partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins, Sanders was responsible for negotiating the multitude of contracts, from the TV sponsorship deals, to the man who released the pigeons at the opening ceremony, to arranging for practice fields at area high schools.

And he’s stayed involved. A member of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) since 2003, he now chairs the committee, spearheading efforts to return the games to Los Angeles.

Sanders book, which took him about four months, is a photographic record of the games, lavishly illustrated with more than 200 vintage images from the LA84 Foundation’s Sports Library, documenting 12 world records and 81 Olympic records.

“I hope the book is a reminder of past achievements, and an impetus to focus on what to do in the future to make the games new, innovative and different,” says Sanders, an adjunct professor in UCLA’s Communications Studies Department.

Sanders believes L.A. has “as good a chance and anybody else,” to host the 2024 games. His committee is in ongoing talks with the U.S. Olympic committee which, while talking to a number of cities, hasn’t announced which one it will advance.

“We have a tremendous amount to offer,” says Sanders. “We can put games on without a lot of building—“We didn’t have capital costs in 1984”—and put on games in an exciting, new and different way and use an incredible wealth of facilities.”—Steve Simmons —Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com

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Joan Mangum Children’s Bureau’s 4th Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting held at the historic AT&T Center – Penthouse downtown stirred up great food and raised $270,000 for the agency’s child abuse prevention work. Nearly 400 attended the evening that included cuisine by America’s top chefs and wines from around the world.

Julia Stewart (chairman /CEO of DineEquity, Inc.) served as the event chair while KABC-TV’s Tina Malave, host of Eye On L.A., was emcee. Bon Appetit Management Co. was the presenting sponsor.

“The best part about this event is that all of the proceeds go towards helping Children’s Bureau prevent child abuse,” said Chef Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill).

Other celebrity chefs on hand included Roy Choi, Susan Feniger, Sharlena Fong, Karen Hatfield, Suzanne Goin, Loretta Keller, Daniel Mattern, Joachim Splichal and Michael Voltaggio.

Since 1904, Children’s Bu-

reau (www.all4kids.org) has been a nonprofit leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. transform an entire at-risk community through its Magnolia Community Initiative. ****** The L.A. County Museum of Art hosted its 3rd Art+Film Gala honoring artist David Hockney and Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese. Co-chaired by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, the evening brought together more than 600 guests from the art, design, entertainment, fashion, and music industries.

Also celebrated was the first collaboration between The Film Foundation (founded by Scorsese), LACMA, and the Annenberg Foundation to preserve four films by the acclaimed French filmmaker Agnes Varda.

The Art+Film Gala began at Chris Burden’s Urban Light on Wilshire Boulevard, with red-carpet arrivals. Guests then moved

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to a reception in LACMA’s BP Grand Entrance, accompanied by a performance by Dhani Harrison.

After that, guests proceeded to the Art+Film Pavilion, overlooking Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass, where they were seated for a dinner by Patina’s Joachim Splichal.

Champagne for the evening was provided by Laurent-Perrier.

Michael Govan and Eva Chow welcomed the crowd, while further into the evening, magician Teller (of Penn and Teller) presented the tribute to Hockney accompanied by a short film directed by Lucy Walker.

Leonardo DiCaprio offered a tribute to Martin Scorsese accompanied by a special film by Concept Arts. Frida Giannini then introduced Sting, who gave a performance featuring songs like Message In A Bottle, Fields Of Gold, Englishman In New York, Desert Rose, and Every Breath You Take.

The evening, made possible through the support of Gucci, raised a record-breaking $4.1 million, with proceeds supporting LACMA’s film initiatives and future exhibitions.

Jacqueline Bell

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Laurie Konheim

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Lionel Furst, Laurie Konheim and Keifer Sutherland (Dec. 20) Nooshin Meshkaty, Sherry Dodd, and Hector Elizondo (Dec. 22); Dr. Prediman K. Shah, Susan Lucci and Eddie Vedder (Dec. 23); Ryan Seacrest, Ricky Martin and Mary Cutler (Dec. 24); Robin Gerber, Barbara Mandrell, and Sissy Spacek (Dec 25); Jerry Jolton (Dec. 26).

ASTROLOGY

by Holiday Mathis

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 20). You’ll challenge your determination and earn a financial bonus before the year is up. Your popularity is at a comfortable level, though by February you may cut back on social obligations in favor of developing a project. March sees you building, selling and repeating. Family is enriched by your efforts. Aries and Gemini people adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As hard as it is to regulate that unpredictable force in your life, it’s even harder to regulate your own predictable nature. But once you’ve practiced self-control in one area, it will be easier to apply it to the next.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The changes coming tomorrow may have your mind whirring even deep into the night. This isn’t a good time to make big fateful decisions. Get some rest instead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Just when you’re wondering whether an endeavor or a relationship is worthwhile, things will shift to show you that there is enough value there to warrant your perseverance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You’ll notice that everyone is looking to you for a bit of amusement. If you’re going to have a story to tell them, you have to get out there and experience life. Increase your involvement, even in the messy things.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). If you ask, people will tell you a dozen different ways to accomplish the same thing. Today there is no bad advice, only advice that works for you and advice that doesn’t.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You’ll say what you mean and be heard loud and clear by those on your wavelength. As for others, you might be surprised whom they are. Were they pretending to understand you before?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When your aim to entertain people, the worst thing you can be is boring. Focus less on what’s appropriate and worked before, and figure out how you’re going to present things in a new way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Take social risks. A marvelous perk of this day is an endless supply of “do-overs” for fixing minor gaffes. As for major mistakes, you’re too much of a pro for those.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s a good thing you’re living honestly, because today you’ll reveal the truth even when you don't mean to.

That’s how someone finds out the depth of your feelings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22). Be 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE careful in making your task list for MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM the day. The difFRI. & SAT. 12:00 NOON - 10:00 PM ference between choice A and I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T choice B may seem small, but it’s significant.

You will determine what to do, and what you do will determine who you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23). Your guiding planet is about to change, and you may feel your heart is on the verge of a new direction.

Your feelings for someone won’t go away; they’ll just shift.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You’re allowing yourself to be led by a capricious spirit who will only give you mysterious hints as to her destination. It’s all in the name of fun, so don’t invest anything significant in the relationship.

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“Bordeaux-Los Angeles—A 50 Year Partnership.”

The event marks the beginning of a yearlong collaboration celebration of the French-American friendship and promoting the city’s flourishing arts and culture scene.

The evening’s host committee includes: Mayor Eric Garcetti, French Ambassador François Delattre, Bordeaux Mayor Alain Juppé, French Consul General to Los Angeles Axel Cruau, Jill Tavelman Collins, Lily Collins, Julie Delpy, Tim Street-Porter, Tim Robbins, and Michael and Terri Smooke, among others.

The opening will feature an exclusive tasting of Grand Crus wines from Bordeaux, alongside California-Latino inspired samplers by Chef John Sedlar of Rivera Restaurant. Reception guests will also have the chance to view

ACADEMY (Continued from page 5)

she said.

“With the help of agency 180LA, we developed a visual identity that’s as inspired by the Academy’s heritage as it is by our future, including the muchanticipated opening of our Academy Museum in 2017.”

The new logo, which Kounelias called the highlight of the Academy’s latest brand-

an exhibition of limited edition prints from The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana, by photographer Gil Garcetti, and works by participating artists in the France Los Angeles Residency Exchange (FLARE) program.

To help raise funds for the celebration, Cheech Marin has donated a limitededition portfolio, printed by Richard Duardo, from The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana to be sold during the LA Art Show.

Proceeds from the sale will go to Sister Cities of Los Angeles, Inc., a nonprofit supporting this yearlong cultural exchange.

Patron tickets: $250; Vanguard tickets $200; and Friend tickets $125.

To buy tickets and see related benefits, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ la-art-show-2014-january15-19-2014-la-conventionc e n t e r- s o u t h - h a l l - t i ck e t s 7511447943 . ing effort, spotlights the Oscar from above – creating a triangular shape and uniting the “A” of the Academy with its iconic statuette.

“This design gives the Academy a presence in its own logo for the first time and underscores our efforts to support creative arts and sciences yearround,” she stated.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013242915 The following is/are doing business as: BONNIE’S CHEF & KITCHEN APPAREL 9901 Kip Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Bonnie Engle 9901 Kip Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 03, 1996: Bonnie Engle, General Partner of Engle Properties, An Arizona L.P.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 25, 2013; Published: November 29, December 06, 13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244747 The following is/are doing business as: ULTIMATE ZONE 8685 Wilshire Blvd. #10, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Shahrooz Cohension 8685 Wilshire Blvd. #10, 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: Shahrooz Cohension: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244748 The following is/are doing business as: 1) STRINGS OF STRENGTH 2) SRW DESIGNS 3) SHARONA CHANA DESIGNS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #728, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Shari Woldenberg 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #728, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 2012: Shari Woldenberg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244749 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RAGTIME VAPOR 2) BOOTLEG 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Juice by D, LLC 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 27, 2013: David Farentino, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles:

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November 27, 2013;Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244750 The following is/are doing business as: S AND S GLOBAL GROUP - REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT 439 N. Canon Dr. #PH-300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; HPS Real Estate Consulting, LLC 439 N. Canon Dr. #PH-300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Soroush Kazemi, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013245070 The following is/are doing business as: GENERATION HOUSEWARE 9461 Charleville Blvd. #126, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Revelations International LLC 9461 Charleville Blvd. #126, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stephan Memmi, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013238821 The following is/are doing business as: CAFE PICFAIR 5450 W. Pico Blvd. #105, Los Angeles, CA 90019; Terry & Co Enterprises, LLC 5450 W. Pico Blvd. #105, Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Terry Battoocchio, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 19, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013249406 The following is/are doing business as: MATCHSTRIKE 9190 W. Olympic Blvd. #408, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; RCN Enterprises, Inc. 9190 W. Olympic Blvd. #408, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact

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36 Boarder’s domain 38 Director Daniels of “The Butler” 39 Of the lymph glands 40 Signet-ring feature 45 Dropper?

47 Steven Bochco series DOWN 48 Youngest of 1 Most qualified Chekhov’s 2 Relative of S.O.S “Three Sisters” 3 Galoot 49 Eldest Best Actress 4 One-hit wonder? winner 5 Friend of d’Artagnan 50 Acronymic aircraft 6 Thick bunch? name 7 Venture a thought 51 Wistful remark 8 Unfeigned 52 With a will 9 Miranda of the 53 It’s “well regulated” Miranda warning in the Constitution 10 Avoid 54 Quarrel 11 Course listing 55 “Lovergirl” singer 12 Percussion 58 Pulsation instrument in “Maxwell’s Silver 61 Morally degraded 63 Fish hawks Hammer” 65 Cross-promotion 13 Sophisticated 66 Streetcar sound 14 Automaker that started as a 67 Chrissie in bicycle company the Rock and Roll 15 Bent pipe Hall of Fame 107 Actor Jack of oaters 108 Cousin of a crumble 109 Begat a soft place to sleep?

112 Burlesque garment 113 “Charge!,” to Duracells?

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120 First name in photography 121 Nickname for Palmer 122 “Don’t be a spoilsport!”

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business under the name(s) listed herein: Dawn Michelle Wilson, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013249407 The following is/are doing business as: THE AFRICAN SAFARI SPECIALIST 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Dennis M. Monk 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, 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: Dennis Monk: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2011103220 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: THE AFRICAN SAFARI SPECIALIST 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): September 21, 2011 in the county of Los Angeles; Beverly West Financial, Inc. 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: D. Monk, President; Statement #2013249408 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013249409 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LOCO LINDA 2) MONA MOON 3) LOCO LINDA FASHION 4) MONA MOON FASHION 5) YOUR DAUGHTERS CLOSET 369 S. Doheny Dr. #238, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Farinella Associates, Inc. 369 S. Doheny Dr. #238, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Janice Farinella, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 05, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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STATEMENT 2013250310 The following is/are doing business as: WATER DAMAGE PRO 1436 S. Wooster, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Yakov Baribi 1436 S. Wooster #5, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yakov Baribi: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 06, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013241584 The following is/are doing business as: BY APPT. ONLY LDA SERVICES 5482 Wilshire Blvd. #1914, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Oliaeya Randolph 3701 Westside Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Oliaeya Randolph: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 22, 2013; Published: December 13, 20, 27, January 03, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013253761 The following is/are doing business as: C.B.D. CUSTOM WOODWORKING 3700 Mount Vernon Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008; Christopher DeWolf 3700 Mount Vernon Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Christopher DeWolf: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 11, 2013; Published: December 20, 27, January 03, 10, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013253762 The following is/are doing business as: GANZBERG PROPERTIES 268 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Steven Ganzberg, Trustee 1721 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; George Ganzberg, Trustee 268 N. Crescent Dr. #301, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Steven Ganzberg, Trustee of Ganzberg Revocable Trust: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 11, 2013; Published: December 20, 27, January 03, 10, 2014 LACC N/C

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S

contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for REQUEST OF PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BID- that purpose.

DERS Project: HORACE MANN SCHOOL NEW The District will evaluate the information provided CLASSROOM BUILDING – PRE-QUALIFICATION and issue each submitting contractor a rating of Pre-Qualification Deadline: January 9, 2014 @ “Prequalified” or “Not Prequalified” The District’s decision will be based on the information provided, 2:00pm Place of Receipt: 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, CA references, and such additional outside information as the District in its discretion deems reason90212 – Facilities and Planning Department able and necessary to obtain. The District may, Notice is hereby given by Beverly Hills Unified but is not obligated to, investigate the truth of any School District (“District”) that general contractors statements or information provided by a prospec(License “B”) and mechanical, electrical and tive bidder in response hereto. plumbing contractors (Licenses “C-4, C-7, C-10, C16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and C-46”) A contractor who has timely submitted a completplanning to participate in bidding on the District’s ed application form, and who receives a rating of HORACE MANN SCHOOL NEW CLASSROOM “Not Prequalified” from the District may appeal that BUILDING project (“Project”) will be required to determination. There is no appeal from a finding prequalify prior to bidding. Prequalification appli- that a contractor is not prequalified because of a cation packages are available on the District’s web- late application or a failure to submit required inforsite (bhusd.org) or contact the District’s Facilities mation. A contractor may appeal the District’s decision with respect to its request for prequalificaoffice at 310-551-5100 extension 2390. tion, by giving notice to the District no later than This prequalification packet includes a question- five (5) business days after receipt of notice of its naire and financial statement, to be verified under qualification status. Notice shall be sent to the oath. The District will use the information and doc- address listed above. Unless a contractor files a umentation required by the packet to prequalify timely appeal, the contractor waives any and all general contractors and mechanical, electrical and rights to challenge the qualification decision of the plumbing subcontractors in accordance with appli- District, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding. cable law.

The District reserves the right to resolve appeals All questions in the questionnaire must be before or after bid opening or award of any conanswered. If a question is not applicable, then indi- tract. The date for submission and opening of bids cate a response of “N/A”. “You” or “Yours” as used for a specific project and any subsequent contract herein refers to the prospective bidders’ firm and award will not be delayed or postponed to allow for any of its owners, officers, principals and qualifying completion of an appeal process. individuals. If two or more business entities submit a bid on a project as a Joint Venture, or expect to Bids will not be accepted from any contractor that submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity did not timely submit a completed prequalification within the Joint Venture must be separately quali- questionnaire and supporting documents, including financial statements, to the District. Omission fied to bid. of requested information, falsification of informaEach questionnaire must be signed under penalty tion, or failing to use the forms provided by the of perjury in the manner designated at the end of District may result in a finding of “not prequalified”. the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the contractor on whose behalf that per- Any mechanical, electrical or plumbing contractors son is signing. If any information provided by a required for any Project must be prequalified purcontractor becomes inaccurate, the contractor suant to these prequalification forms and requiremust immediately notify the District and provide ments, and all general contractors must use preupdated accurate information in writing, under qualified mechanical, electrical and plumbing subpenalty of perjury. Each prospective bidder shall contractors. If a listed mechanical, electrical and have a duly authorized owner, officer or principal plumbing contractor in any general contractor bid complete the questionnaire and verify the truth of is not prequalified, that bid will not be accepted. the information provided therein and in the finan- This is a Multiple Prime Project. Below describes each Bid Package as part of this project. cial statement.

BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

In addition to completing the attached questionnaire, each prospective bidder must submit its most current reviewed or year-end audited financial statement, which must have been prepared by a certified public accountant within twelve (12) months of each prospective bidder’s submission of the prequalification package. Each prospective bidder must also provide its most current financial statement, which must have been prepared within three (3) months of each prospective bidder’s submission of the prequalification package. Finally, each prospective bidder must submit a notarized statement from an admitted surety insurer (approved by the California Department of Insurance and authorized to issue bonds in the State of California) which states your current bonding capacity.

Multiple Prime Contractor Bid Packages

Financial statements submitted with this prequalification package shall not be prepared by any individual who is in the regular employ of the firm submitting the statement, nor by any individual or entity who has more than a ten percent (10%) financial interest in the firm’s business. If the individual or entity that prepared a financial statement submitted with this prequalification package has any financial interest in the firm’s business, the firm shall notify the District of such financial interest in a separate signed statement accompanying this prequalification package.

HMS-10: Acoustical Treatments

Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of prequalification status well in advance of the bid process. The prequalification packages should be sealed, marked “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION,” and delivered to the following: Beverly Hills Unified School District Facilities & Planning Department, Attention: Chief Facilities Official, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

HMS-17: Electrical, Low Voltage

HMS-01: Site Demolition, Earthwork HMS-02: Concrete, Rebar, Masonry HMS-03: Landscape HMS-04: Structural Steel, Misc Steel, Guardrail/Handrails HMS-05: Roofing and Sheet Metal HMS-06: Framing, Drywall, Plaster, Doors, Hardware HMS-07: General Construction HMS-08: Casework / Finish Carpentry HMS-09: Glass and Glazing

HMS-11: Flooring HMS-12: Ceramic Tile HMS-13: Painting HMS-14: Plumbing HMS-15: Fire Sprinklers HMS-16: HVAC

The District reserves the right to amend the prequalification packet at anytime. The District reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted and to make all final determinations. Additionally, a determination by the District that a contractor is prequalified does not amount to a final determination that such contractor is responsible or responsive for purposes of bid evaluation. The District may, in accordance with applicable law reject a prequalified contractor’s bid, and the District may additionally reject all bids if it determines such action is in the best interest of the public.

The questionnaire answers and financial statements included in the prequalification packages submitted by contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All such information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law, although the contents may be disclosed to third parties for the purpose of verification, investigation of substantial allegations, and in the process of any subsequent Publication Dates: December 20, 2013 & proceedings. State law requires that the names of December 27, 2013

TSG No.: 4061967 TS No.: 20099070805672 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4350-006-018 Property Address: 1140 CALLE VISTA DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/12/2003.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/09/2014 at 10:00 A.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/26/2003, as Instrument No. 03 0553819, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: JOHN VISCONTI, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4350-006018 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1140 CALLE VISTA DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 he undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $3,605,620.05. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be

recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 20099070805672 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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: First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0224695 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 12/20/2013, 12/27/2013, 01/03/2014

NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Bid Deadline: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 8, 2014 Place of Bid Receipt: 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Business Office Project: RE-BID REFURBISHED LAPTOPS AND ACCESSORY COMPONENTS BID #13-14/004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT”, will receive up to, but no later than, the above stated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above project. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received at the location and by the time of the opening. Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be sealed and clearly state on the outside, bidder’s company name and project name.

The bid specification packet is on file at the above address in electronic format. Contact Dianne Richard at drichard@bhusd.org or 310-551-5100 ext.

2249.

Bid packet will be posted on the district website beginning December 20, 2014.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of Thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all bids and to accept or reject any item thereon, and to contract in the best interest of the District.

Publication Dates: 12/20/13 & 12/27/13

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013244751 The following is/are doing business as: CARMEL FABRIC 432 E. 9th St. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Giti Bolourian 825 S. Le Doux Rd. #304, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2004: Giti Bolourian: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 27, 2013; Published: December 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013 LACC N/C

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Caregiver Services Chef David Erickson 310.275.3283 Physical therapist and 238 / S. Beverly Dr. excellent cook is open 46 45 Beverly Hills, CA COMPUTEER SCHOOLS & for caregiver position.

310.385.2200 CONSULTANT INSTRUCTION Therapy sessions availw w w. a l t i e r i b h i l l s . c o m able including driving, ART CLASSES We Will Sell for IN YOUR HOME YOUNG You on EBAY! errands, shopping, and doctor’s appointments.

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Limit 1 coupon per person. Not valid with other offers or specials. Expires 12/31/13.

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Limit 1 coupon per person. Not valid with other offers or specials. Expires 12/31/13.

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Service includes: cleanse, peel, neutralizer and collagen mask (chemical peel type and strength of peel will be determined upon consultation. does not include facial)

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Limon Nail & Spa Boutique

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We File & Publish DBA’s

Please Call: 310.278.1322

Drawing & Painting, Beginners -Advanced.

Adults & Kids.

• Special Rate •

for 1st Time Clients.

818/981-4064 Art on Wheels #1

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Ask for Sean 310-441-1799 sean@shopitla.com

PERSONAL ASSISTANT OR NURSE COMPANION OR CAREGIVER Price Negotiable.

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We provide experienced Call 213/364-1470 ARE YOU Like us on Facebook Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s OWED SUPPORT? TOP “A/V” RATED for seniors needing 88 46 CENTURY CITY TechnoEntomology ELDERLY COMPUTEER LAW FIRM companions to drive them to CONSULTANT CAN HELP YOU. CARE On-Site Specializing doctors, prepare meals, In: COMPUTER Divorce & light housekeeping, etc...

Collection • C O M P U T E R • SPECIALIST CAREGIVER/ of Support & Complex Repair & Training Small Business Networks C O M P A N I O N We offer responsible and Personal Injury Cases Data Safeguard & Recovery nurturing care. Our staff is Experienced (auto acci* * * * * * * dent, etc.).

Cloud Computing, Backup European thoroughly screened and we No Recovery, No Fee! • Home or Office & Remote Access Services Free Consultation.

• Installation • Setup Notary Services Also Female Available. care. Live In/Out. LAW OFFICES OF

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COMMERCIAL / RETAIL PROPERTY FOR LEASE

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

NEED HELP?

EXECUTIVE & VIRTUAL OFFICES IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210

WE UNDERSTAND.. .

Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $500 a month.

FREE wireless internet. Phone reception and forwarding, mail service, conference rooms.

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

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622 FOR SALE GREAT BEVERLY HILLS 'CORNER'

Santa Monica & Bedford • 90210 Retail / Commercial • 5,700 Sq. Ft. 2,850 Prime Retail + 2,850 Second Floor $11,000,000 Owner Will Carry 310-430-2221 - owner

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

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• New Beginning • COMPANION/DRIVER WILSHIRE BLVD AVAILABLE Private Care Services Experienced Female. RETAIL FRONTAGE Our Goal: To provide quality care Fluent English. W/ car & SMALL OFFICE for your loved one. & clean DMV for errands *** SUITES *** NO NNN +appts. LIght cleaning Caregivers / All Utilities Included.

Companions / CNA’s +cooking. Dog/cat care.

Must Lease Now! with great experience C ARING , H ONEST & R ESPONSIBLE . & dedication. We have experience with the Suzan: 323/394-4146 mentally impaired.

Your Personal Care 90 Manager always avail.

EMPLOYMENT C ALL J ULIE : OPPORTUNITIES 818/916-2146 Great References.

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* * */ AMERICAN *** FILIPINO CAREGIVERS Professional staff.

Caring Companion and Assisted Living.

BOARD & CARE

SEEKING EXECUTIVE With Business Experience.

FOR NAME BRAND COMPANY. Good Opportunity.

Please Call: 310/474-2291

Placement available Drivers: Doctors appointment, Errands, Etc...

Flexible Pricing.

Free Consultation!

Publish DBA’s

Call Randy 323/537-5733

For Info Call:

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TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

Writer’s, Artist’s, $449k Or Best Offer Musician’s: Cheapest 2 Bd+13/4 Ba MODERN CABIN License 00957281 2 on SECLUDED & LOWEST HOA on FOR 6-ACRES of FORREST all listings are on WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 5.5 miles from Idyllwild.

CenturyCityLiving.com

310.859.0440 RN on Staff

305 CABINS FOR SALE

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

270

270 TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

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LAND FOR SALE

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

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468 North Camden Drive For more info call: 888-909-0210

Virtual Offices Starting At $95/Month

Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

—————–––– OFFICE FOR LEASE Wilshire / San Vicente Three 9” x 13’ Offices Furnished/Unfurnished $600/MO. Each Available immediately.

Call 323/761-7909

————— Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl. 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area.

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

BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to Academy of Motion Picture.

• Executive Suite $400up include utilities • 4F with views 2500-5000 sf @ 2.65/sf

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

EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE •••••• • JUST REMODELED • Elevator access.

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

CALL NOW FOR MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: 1ST MONTH $500!!

310/258-0444

NOW AVAILABLE

DESIRABLE CORNER UNIT

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

24-hr. doorman.

BEL AIR CREST from $5,900,000.

THE REMINGTON

WRAPAROUND BALCONY’S 3,300 gallon S.S. tank.

ORIGINAL OWNER /

W/

SPECTACULAR VIEWS: BUILDER, CALL JERRY:

north, south & east.

Lots of closets, 2-car garage, storage locker

from $1,260,000

sauna, pool. UCLA Close.

THE CENTURY from $2,750,000

• Open House • Sunday • 2-5 pm

CENTURY TOWERS

FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

from $950,000

CENTURY PARK EAST ANNETTE WOLF • AGT. from $470,000

CENTURY WOODS from $1,600,000

LE PARC from $1,450,000

PARK PLACE from $700,000

CENTURY HILL 2 Bed/Office-Den/2.5 Baths Gated Town House $1,579,000 3 car private garage.5 star Luxurious Renovation Hardwood, marble, granite Siematic Kitchen.Viking Appliances.Garden Atrium 2 large patios.City Views Quiet Location

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

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Spectacular 220º views from Mt. San Jacinto to Hemet Valley. Well+

310/441-1811

818/785-3349 Will Consider Offers Beginning at $250K.

405 WANTED TO RENT

Q UIET, A RTISTIC , S ENIOR F EMALE w/ very small & quiet senior service dog

SEEKS Safe, Lower 1 Bdrm. Apt. to Rent 310/766-1812

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pkrg. Non-smoker.

PLEASE CALL:

323/819-6445

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ELDERLY PLASTIC S U R G E O N & H IS W I F E SEEK W EEKLY /M ONTHLY A CCOMMODATIONS F OR O NLY 2-3 N IGHTS PER W EEK .

Need only a Bdrm.+Bath, tv if possible. Non-smoker / drinkers. No pets.

310/433-6611 Or: 661/444-0604

—————–––– Single Professional Male, Non-Smoker

Looking to Rent Guesthouse or Room HONEST, RELIABLE, QUIET, PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. Work fromhome.

Also avail. for Estate/ Caretaker position.

Charlie: 323/839-5844 References Avail.

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

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

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

420 GUESTHOUSES FOR RENT

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

100 S. DOHENY DR. BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr. 1 BDRM., 1.5 BATH Full service building with beautiful view. New kitchen cabinets, Nicely done hardwood floors, pool, jacuzzi, tennis crt.

24 hour security guard.

For more information call

Pari 310/273-8393

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• • • • • • •

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

Completely • GORGEOUS UNITS Furnished Turnkey,

Designer Done

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING Patio in woodsy setting.

Single Occupant Call: 310/271-5971 Owner • Realtor

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

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NEWLY RENOVATED

858 BEDFORD ST. SOPHISTICATED PENTHOUSE

3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH

2,253 sq. ft. All Stainless Steel Appliances, W/D in Unit, Multiple Balconies + Deck, Fireplace and Large Living Room.

PET FRIENDLY CALL TODAY

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOMS

CALL 310/880-8182

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• ~ WEST ~ •• S i n g l e • LOS ANGELES • •• • 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • •• •• Balcony, stove,

Hardwood floors, all new kitchen appliances, washer & dryer in unit, controlled access, subterranean parking. on-site laundry, prkg.

Must See! 132 S. BEDFORD DR. 1307 Barry Ave. Appointments available upon request.

310/990-3266 Short & Long Term Leases Available.

310/473-1509 SMALL QUIET BLDG.

Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856

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BEVERLY HILLS LIKE A HOME

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

1675 Colby Ave.

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Fireplace, balcony, The Carlton wet bar, dishwasher, 11666 Goshen Ave. laundry facility, (•)(•)(•)(•)() elevator, parking.

Single+Loft+1 Ba.

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

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1409 Midvale Ave.

• • • •

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

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. TO WESTWOOD PARK. 310/478-8616

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1343 Carmelina Ave.

- 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Bright Unit • On-site laundry, on-site parking.

Close to transportation.

~ WEST L.A. ~ • WESTWOOD • • 424/744-6342 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

10933 Rochester Ave.

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Jr . Executive 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

LOW MOVE - IN !

Spacious a/c, fireplace, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST pool, controlled access, LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * laundry fac., prkg.

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310/207-1869

310/473-1509

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“The Mission ” • Westwood • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * *

Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

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

904-908 Granville Av. WiFi, central air/heat,

Single

fireplace, patio, controlled access, Granite counters, Fireplace, balcony, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility. laundry facility, subterranean prkg.

310/312-9871 Near Whole Foods. Shopping & Dining in

Includes:

310/207-1965

Brentwood Village — — — — — – – – – —————–––– B R E N T W O O D —————––––

PRIVATE 4 BDRM, 4 BA B e v e r l y H i l l s 11730 SUNSET BLVD. BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave. Mountain Side Home 138 N. Hamilton Dr. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Newly Updated • Jr. Executive 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • with Canyon Views.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • Bachelor • •••••••• • • • • • • • Balcony, dishwasher, Hardwood floors, High Dishwasher,

9640 ROYALTON DR.

11305 Graham Pl.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • • • • • • • • • • • Intercom entry, a/c, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • •• dishwasher, on-sight • • • Single •

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and pool. $6,995/Mo.

~ Single ~

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SMITHWOOD DRIVE 3 BDRM. + 2 BA. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM Upper Duplex Dining room, living 4.5 BATH + D EN + P OOL room with fireplace, Beautifully Furnished breafast room, sun SHORT TERM AVAILABLE room, hardwod floors, (3 to 6 Months) service porch, A/C, Reduced - Sacrifice 2 car garage, new Write2Elle@aol.com carpet and paint.

City Views. Nice yard.

Call 310/339-5714

ceilings, Central A/C

WEST L.A. 1628 Westgate Ave.

Bright & Airy.

Old World Charm !

Dishwasher, laundry & parking.

Bright, intercom entry, Intercom entry, on-sight C L O S E T O S C H O O L . fridge, stove, laundry fac. parking, on-sight 310/477-8171 CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS laundry facility. & SHOPPING .

Close to transportation. W E S T W O O D 310/531-3992 10905 Ohio Ave. 310/820-1810 WALKER’S PARADISE • •

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North of Sunset *********

BEVERLY HILLS P.O.

•• ••

Classic Beverly Hills

≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES WESTWOOD

Spacious & Bright.

A/C, balcony, dishwasher, stove, • Free WiFi Access • 11988 Kiowa Ave. intercom entry, BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • • • • • • • 310/473-5061 on-sight laundry, prkg. Close To U.C.L.A. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 1 B d . + 1 B a .

336 S. SPALDING DR 310/477-0072 ( • • • ----- • • • ) • • • • • • • LARGE LUXURY Large & Bright Unit.

WESTWOOD 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 4 BDRM., 4.5 BA. W E S T L . A . 1380 Midvale Ave. Elevator, controlled • • • • • • Good closet space, a/c, PENTHOUSE 12333 TeXaS Ave. access, on-site • • • • • • elevator, dishwasher, ∞ ∞ ∞ laundry facility, Balcony and 3 Parking ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. controlled access. Close balcony, parking. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Must See! Single to Cedars/shops/trans.

Close to ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ WiFi, pool, elevator, OPEN SUNDAY 1-5 310/247-8689 Brentwood Village, Granite counters, dishCall Mike: Shops & Restaurants. washer, balcony, stove, controlled access, on** 310/801-3310 ** • B R E N T W O O D • • 310/826-4889 • intercom-entry, on-site sight laundry, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A. 922 S. Barrington Av. laundry, parking.

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•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••

• • 323/937-6468 x201 •

Central air, large A Home Away balcony, pool, elevator, From Home, on-site laundry, Unique Property With Privacy intercom entry.

1 Bedroom320 N. La Peer Dr.

Hardwood flrs., built-ins, 2 tv’s, cable, DSL, spa tub, washer/dryer. $2,600 • Short-Term Avail.

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G U E S T H O U S E / A P T • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

~ Lower ~ Benedict Canyon

R E N TA L S

Rooftop pool, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, deck, central air, elevator controlled elevator, intercom access, on-site laundry, entry, on-sight laundry, parking. Close to C LOSE TO C EDARS , gym, parking.

Brentwood Village, B EVERLY C ENTER , • Free WiFi Access • Shops & Restaurants.

R ESTAURANT R OW . ~ 310/476-3824 ~ controlled access, laundry facility.

310/531-3992

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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THE SCROOGE DILEMMA We’ve all seen movies of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Probably more times than we can count (or wanted).

Be it the old grainy black-and-white but intense version of Alistair Sim or Albert Finney’s happy musical Scrooge, we know the story: the mean skinflint, a psychological casualty of childhood emotional deprivation whose life has been one of “greed,” discovers the “spirit of Christmas” and starts giving away his money. As the story begins, the people hated him because they all hated paying back the money he had lent them. By the end, they loved him because he let them keep his money or he gave them more as gifts.

So–what is the message? “Give away your money and the people will love you.” Or, is a more complete message: “Give away your money and the people will love you – as long as you keep giving it to them”?

Is Dickens’ message about Scrooge’s greed accumulating wealth or the people’s fecklessness in craving money earned by others? But who thinks of how Scrooge – who started with nothing – got the money to give away (or lend) in the first place? After all, we know Scrooge worked incredibly hard and earned the money himself. Still, at no place in Dickens’ story is he or his late partner, Jacob Marley, accused of dishonesty. What is more, given the laws of the time Scrooge could have prosecuted those who owed him money into debtor’s prison which he did not do, so just how mean was he?

Back to the message – what would have been Scrooge’s reception by the neighborhood if he had first taken the people’s money, kept 1/3 for himself, then given back the rest? Would the people have cheered him for giving back 2/3’s of what he took in the first place? Not likely. But what if he took that money from some people, kept 1/3 for himself, and then gave the rest to different people? THOSE other people would probably love him, as long as kept the money coming. But then think of how those people would react if Scrooge failed to give them as much as they wanted. How popular would he be then? Is there a limit to people demanding freebies?

What about the people from whom he took the money but got nothing back? What if Scrooge kept taking more and more but never gave it back to the ones he took the money from, but instead kept giving it away to others?

That’s “our” government today. It takes from the producers, keeps at least 1/3 for itself, and gives away the rest to the people who did not earn it. We know from U.S. Census data that more people in the United States now receive government welfare than work in the United States. We also know that the upper 20-percent of income earners pay nearly the entire bill for government (counting only revenue, not borrowing and printing paper money). Our national borrowings are a mortgage on our nation’s entire assets. But if you don’t own anything, what do you care?

Where does this play into the Scrooge parable?

We’re now in our 13th year of government giving away other people’s money at light speed.

George W. Bush started it with his TARP bailouts and goodies passed out to keep himself (barely) in the White House. When Barack Obama took over, he made Bush look like a Scrooge pre“Ghost of Christmas Past.” Congress worked overtime to give away even more. The billions became trillions and paper supplanted real money. The message from Washington is that the money will keep coming to those who neither work nor produce (and to favored interests with big campaign donations). It seems like the only place the federal government can save money is shorting our injured veterans who just got “scrooged” by Congress. At the same time, illegal aliens can collect but those injured in service to our country cannot.

The census data are pretty clear – the current federal and California state policies are based on money giveaways. (The proper term, “redistribution.”) That money is used to buy political support to keep up the giveaways. As long as the non-workers keep getting their checks, they seem OK with it. As we see daily in Greece, when that money stops – as it must – riots result.

What does not seem to result is any intention for protesters to work for a living or to reduce what government takes.

Whether the U.S. Treasury can keep playing its games to finance the federal spending really doesn’t matter as much as the psychological and spiritual damage done to Americans by getting a government check every month. Or call it “the subtle tyranny of low expectations.” The Clinton/Gingrich imposition of “workfare” in the 1990’s freed millions of Americans from government dependency and a life of those low expectations. They would have paid Scrooge back the money they owed him. Not today. The Bush/Obama years have brought back the government check with obscene intensity. Obama has recaptured the people on the margins with those checks What has each one sold of his or her freedom and future in exchange for those checks?

Please think about Dickens’ Scrooge message. Actually, his many messages.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman TIME ON MY HANDS As I observed during these frantic pre-holiday days, we have all been rushing about to be ready on time for them. I was struck by the realization that of all God’s creatures, we are the only ones consciously concerned with the hours and minutes of time. Poodles, crocodiles, gorillas and pigeons do not wear watches and simply follow their instinctive awareness of matters like days and nights, springtime and all.

We, however, are obsessed with time. There is no more visible evidence of it than observing the millions gathered in Times Square and glued to the TV to see the sparkling ball high above that square begin its descent to mark the very split second when the new calendar year 2014 begins. I have further evidence of our fascination with time in the fact that more than any other commodity watches are advertised as appropriate gifts to give. I monitored the weekend Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. There appears to be an invasion of time pieces from abroad, especially from France and Switzerland. A search for those good old household names of time pieces finds that names like Beloved, Elgin, Longine, Wittnauer, Hamilton, Waltham. Seth Thomas and Timex do not appear in the ads. They have given way to the exotic and costly: names like Frederique Constantine Geneve, Bhindi, Breguet, Breitling, Invicta, Ulysse Nardin and Audemars Piguet. Top fashion jewelers have their own names on watches: Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany. The colorful collection of Victorinox Swiss Army watches offers some for only $995. There is always good old Rolex Oyster palatable even to the kosher.

Movado took full pages to offer watches with four dials on the face and one for Madame at only $2,995. Tourneau offers a charming watch for only $5,150. I am sure if you are looking for something a bit more special you can easily find it.

The question remains: why if Homo Sapiens wants something flashy on his or her wrist does it have to have a watch on it? As I observed at the outset it is the most eloquent way to demonstrate that we alone in the whole animal kingdom, have elected to measure our lives by arbitrary measures of time – time which is something we cannot see or touch or taste or understand except by consulting the timepiece, from the bauble on our wrists to Big Ben thundering over London.

Having said all this, how can I express my hope that the holy days and holidays, which brighten our lives when the days are shortest and the dark nights are longest, will be joyous? It is only be wishing you: “Have a nice TIME.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Hollywood wastes no time in giving Emma Thompson, co-star of a new Disney film (co-produced by the BBC) Saving Mr. Banks, a big welcome and a red carpet. In fact, now we have her hands in our pavement on Hollywood Boulevard. All this may seem just fine, except that she is a serious anti-Semite, clearly stated on multiple sites and virulent at that.

A letter regarding the Globe to Globe Shakespearean festival in England stated: “Actress Emma Thompson Calls for Ban on Israeli Theater Over ‘Illegal Colonization of Occupied Land.’” The letter concludes with the entertainer asking that Globe to Globe rescind the Israeli invitation “so the festival is not complicit with human rights violations and the illegal colonization of occupied land.”

Apparently, some Hollywood producers just do not care what anyone says about Jews or Israel. Then ask yourselves...are some of Hollywood’s top guns disgracefully reenacting their anti-Semitic Jewish predecessors?

I wonder what our City would say if Elvis Costello and many others (high on the anti-Semitic list) who refused to perform in Israel, was to sing at the Wallis Annenberg Center. Hopefully, the management is more conscientious about allowing an actor to appear who holds such anti-Semitic views.

Pablo Nankin, M.D.

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Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Fax to: 310-271-5118; Mail to: The Courier, 9100 Wilshire Blvd. (#360E), Beverly Hills CA 90212 Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

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