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Vol. 6 , No. 51 <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> Westchester/Marina <strong>Observer</strong> Palos Verdes View June 18 - June 24 2009<br />
Concert Producer Mandell Stays On<br />
Move To Oust Him<br />
Fails In Unanimous<br />
Vote<br />
By Stephen Hadland<br />
<strong>Observer</strong> Publisher<br />
Overruling the Cultural Affairs<br />
Commission Monday night, the <strong>Culver</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Redevelopment Agency opted to<br />
keep Gary Mandell in charge of the<br />
Summer Music Festival at least until the<br />
festival moves from the courtyard at <strong>City</strong><br />
Hall to its new venue in Town Plaza.<br />
By all accounts the move will not<br />
take place until 2012.<br />
The request to send out proposals for<br />
new producer and dump Mandell was<br />
soundly and unanimously rejected.<br />
Commissioners wanted proposals to go<br />
out prior to the start of this season's festival<br />
so bidders could attend this year's<br />
event and get a feel of the current production.<br />
Agency members praised<br />
Mandell for the success of the concerts<br />
and felt a new bidding process was more<br />
appropriate when the concert changes<br />
location.<br />
Councilmember Scott Malsin<br />
echoed the sentiments of his fellow council<br />
members commenting, "Gary Mandell<br />
has done a fantastic job for the city. He's<br />
created an event that really works in the space."<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Music Festival began as an economic development initiative<br />
for the Downtown community. It began in 1993 at Media Park and moved to <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
Courtyard in 1995. In recent years, attendance has averaged about 600 with a number<br />
of concerts attracting over 1,000. The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Music Festival is a joint collaboration<br />
with the <strong>City</strong>, Agency and a music producer to develop a schedule of performances<br />
that encompasses a variety of musical styles for a diverse audience and demographic.<br />
The staff report states, "The goal of the Festival is to attract residents and visitors<br />
to Downtown <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> for the purpose of positive economic impact on the<br />
restaurants and other businesses in the area."<br />
Monday night also ended the long saga regarding the development of 4043<br />
Irving Place, the former Evening Star-News newspaper site. The Redevelopment<br />
Agency agreed to lower the original purchase price of the property and refund<br />
$577,400 to reduce the height and mass of the project. In total the agency had to<br />
refund over $1 million on two different parcels it sold to developers.<br />
Unlike other developments the project on Irving and the development at 9900<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>Student</strong><br />
<strong>Makes</strong> <strong>Dean's</strong> <strong>List</strong><br />
Michigan Technological University has released the <strong>Dean's</strong> <strong>List</strong> for the<br />
spring 2009 semester, recognizing students who achieve grade point averages of<br />
3.5 or higher.<br />
Among the honorees is Andrea M Brzostowski, a senior Business<br />
Administration major from <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> Chamber Business EXPO<br />
See Pages 7-9<br />
Cuban singer Iliana Rose and her band performed at the <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Music Festival in July, 2008.<br />
File photo<br />
Father's Day Dining<br />
See Pages 10-12<br />
www.<strong>Culver</strong><strong>City</strong><strong>Observer</strong>.Com<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> Boulevard were properties owned by the city and sold as excess property. The<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Redevelopment Agency sold each property and made certain representations<br />
on what was allowed and what the city would like to see built on each parcel.<br />
The developers of each parcel based their offers to purchase the respective<br />
parcels on those expectations. The developer removed two stories from the building<br />
on <strong>Culver</strong> Boulevard next to the Post Office.<br />
The property on Irving was purchased by the agency in 1986 and initially<br />
planned to be a part of the Fire Department Headquarters. The Star-News Building was<br />
demolished in 1995 and converted to a city parking lot.<br />
Agency members applauded the cooperative efforts between developer Sal<br />
Gonzales and residents of the community.<br />
Mayor Andy Weissman recused himself from the hearing because the office<br />
he leases for his law firm is next door to the proposed project.<br />
The session wrapped up with budget presentations from the Community<br />
Development Department. Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget<br />
next Monday with expected adoption of the 2009-10 budget that evening. Newly<br />
appointed <strong>City</strong> Manager Mark Scott promised a full review of the new budget with a<br />
complete report back to the council in approximately 90 days.<br />
30 Teachers May<br />
Not Lose Jobs<br />
After receiving $1.73 million from a federal stimulus payment the <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
School District may be able to save the jobs of approximately 30 teachers who have<br />
received pink slips.<br />
That was the sentiment at a special School Board meeting Tuesday night.<br />
More may become known at a regularly scheduled meeting next Tuesday.<br />
The news is not all good as further budget cuts are expected in the next<br />
year.<br />
Los Angeles Film Festival<br />
See Pages 15-17
Page 2 • June 18 2009 - June 24 2009 • <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> Del Rey News<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> To Graduate<br />
Class Friday Night<br />
It will be graduation night at <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> High for the class of<br />
2009 Friday. Following is the list of graduates as provided by the school<br />
district.<br />
Valedictorian<br />
Madeleine Ziff<br />
Salutatorians<br />
Miranda Baxendale<br />
Lauren Park<br />
Ryan Cho<br />
Malcolm Fan<br />
David Rangel<br />
Hanna Morikami<br />
Alysia Dupuy<br />
Kristen Dodenhoff<br />
Katherine Fleeman<br />
Roy Sugihara<br />
John Madden<br />
Conner Nannini<br />
Jordan Rey<br />
Atianzar<br />
Brianna DeKine<br />
Candace Lee<br />
Joshua Edra<br />
Mahad Abedin<br />
Christopher Im<br />
Nicholas Haley<br />
Daniel Ben-Zion<br />
Andrea Asai<br />
Adrian Andrade<br />
Brittany Webber<br />
Edwin Kim<br />
California<br />
Scholarship<br />
Federation<br />
Kendra Adler<br />
Asma Al Shamsie<br />
Melanie<br />
Amarasekara<br />
Michelle Cahn<br />
Andrew Inohara<br />
Tanya<br />
Sowmendran<br />
Camille Baettig<br />
Jenna Ballentine<br />
Daniel Beallo<br />
Erika Bravo<br />
Jessica Cardenas<br />
Anya Chodosh<br />
Ryan Cohen<br />
Ethan Friedman<br />
Staci-Ann Gordon<br />
Vanessa Graciano<br />
Thomas Heyl<br />
Emily Hirohama<br />
Mohammed Jafri<br />
Victorya Jewett<br />
Portia Kappedal<br />
Nicholas Larry<br />
Hailey Maxson<br />
Keith Melchor<br />
Elhaam Mesghali<br />
Norma Sandoval<br />
Shelby Silapasvang<br />
Diana Torres<br />
Nicholas Yates<br />
Chanel Wayne<br />
Casey Zierler<br />
Ashley Acevedo<br />
Donyea Adams Jr<br />
Keeley Ahearn<br />
Gabrielle Alamillo<br />
Kaleem Ali<br />
Davion Allen<br />
Christina Alvarez<br />
Nicholas Alvarez<br />
Christopher<br />
Anderson<br />
Sheldon Anthony<br />
Adolfo Argueta<br />
Cathy Arias Galvez<br />
Richard Armengol<br />
Hilario Artola<br />
Sherrill Austin<br />
Christopher Avila<br />
Lucas Avila<br />
Sandy Avila<br />
Jahmad Balugo<br />
Marco Bañuelos II<br />
Nicolas Bardol<br />
Azizza Barnes<br />
Scott Barrows<br />
Megan Batiste<br />
Malik Bazille<br />
Juan Bermudez<br />
Alex Berry<br />
Kushal Bhatia<br />
Joshua Blake<br />
Christina Blandon<br />
Greg Bommarito<br />
Amanda Bonilla<br />
Leah Bonilla<br />
Emilia Boxt<br />
Draque Bozung<br />
Drazen<br />
Bozunovich<br />
Craig Bracamontes<br />
Sarah Branham<br />
Andrew Bravo<br />
Lauryn Brink<br />
Jeremy Brito<br />
Keiasha Brown<br />
Megan Brown<br />
Selvin Brown<br />
Kenneth Bruer<br />
Adrian Buckhalter<br />
Julian Budani<br />
Fernando<br />
Caballero<br />
Jazmyne Caboang<br />
Wilfredo Cailao Jr<br />
Nataly Caiseros<br />
Adam Campos<br />
Adrian Campos<br />
Bianca Campos<br />
Kristina Cancino<br />
Cherry Candelario<br />
Brian Carey<br />
Gilberto Carrillo<br />
Brooke Cary<br />
Theresa Casey<br />
Juliana Castaneda<br />
Hugo Castro Navas<br />
Samantha<br />
Cervantes<br />
Jessica Cervantes<br />
Selene Chala<br />
Cristian Chancellor<br />
Giancarlo Chavez<br />
Alyssa Clark<br />
Evan Clark<br />
Terry Clark II<br />
Kyle Clay<br />
Jessica Cloyd<br />
Omar Cobb<br />
Lauryn Collier<br />
Madison Conroy<br />
Alissa Contreras<br />
Calvin Contreras<br />
Michelle Contreras<br />
Rafael Contreras<br />
Vega<br />
Daniela Cordoba<br />
Jose Cortes<br />
Juan Cortez<br />
Wendy Cortez<br />
Katya Costa<br />
Uyematsu<br />
Patrick Cousineau<br />
Ruben Covarrubias<br />
Jr<br />
Ashley Crisp<br />
Henry Crumblish<br />
Anthony Cruz<br />
Joseph Curl III<br />
Cameron Darby<br />
Benjamin Davis<br />
Jeremy Davis<br />
Lauren Davis-<br />
Green<br />
Marlen De Silva<br />
Braulio DeLaCerda<br />
Griselda<br />
DeLaTorre<br />
Marissa DeLeon<br />
Janet DelRefugio<br />
Karla DeLuna<br />
Juan DeMarcos<br />
Christian<br />
Demirdjian<br />
Sean Diaz<br />
Adrian Diaz<br />
Cabrera<br />
Opal Dillard<br />
Lutchie Mae<br />
Divinagracia<br />
Lisa Dobson<br />
Anthony Dudang<br />
Sergio Duenas<br />
Granados<br />
Austin Dupuy<br />
Karlie Ellis<br />
Natally Escalante<br />
Erick Escamilla<br />
Arny Escobar<br />
Kevin Estevez<br />
Angelo<br />
Evangelatos<br />
Nicholas Fabella<br />
Riccardo Fabrizio<br />
Kristel Facun<br />
Jack Fairley<br />
Jazmine Fattouh<br />
Jiaran Feng<br />
Annalisa<br />
Fernandez<br />
Charles Ferreira IV<br />
Gladys Ferrero<br />
Giancarlo Fisco<br />
Stephanie Fishbein<br />
Nicole Fletcher<br />
Daniel Flores<br />
Rene Flores<br />
Ricardo Flores<br />
Alesia Forte’<br />
Emitxu Fraire<br />
Joshua<br />
Fuchsberger-Love<br />
Kyle Fujisawa<br />
Katrina Gabriel<br />
Giovanna Gaetani<br />
Nicholas Galang<br />
Nicolette Galindo<br />
Miguel Gamez<br />
Jessica Garcia<br />
Joanna Garcia<br />
Matthew Gardner<br />
Casey Garland<br />
Christine Garner<br />
Isaiah Gathright-<br />
Hawkins<br />
Tashan Gavini<br />
Emily Gerger<br />
Anthony Ghattas<br />
Jonathan Ghattas<br />
Justin Gil<br />
Caroline Girgis<br />
Jake Glassman<br />
Jasmin Golan<br />
Cristen Golle<br />
Emily Gomez<br />
Evelyn Gomez<br />
Esteban Gonzalez<br />
Gabriel Gonzalez<br />
Luis Gonzalez<br />
Roland Gonzalez<br />
Heather Goodrich<br />
Kendall Gordon<br />
Mary Graf<br />
Tanner Grant<br />
Christian Gray<br />
Ashanti Green<br />
Gwendolyn Green<br />
Raven Gresham<br />
Kaleigh Grinley<br />
Gaura Gunn<br />
Randy Gurrola<br />
Luz Gutierrez<br />
Melanie Hale<br />
Christopher Hales-<br />
Cooks<br />
Adenike Hamilton<br />
Calvin Hamilton<br />
Robin Hardison<br />
Donavan Harnage<br />
Elizabeth Haro<br />
Jacob Harris<br />
Trevor Harris<br />
Elisa Harrison<br />
Marcus Harvey<br />
Azeena Hassan<br />
Terry Hayes II<br />
Trent Hearns II<br />
Katya Heffner<br />
Brittany Henry<br />
Samuel Herbert<br />
Sean Herbert<br />
Crystal Hermosillo<br />
Amy Hernandez<br />
Anabel Hernandez<br />
Daisy Hernandez<br />
Ivan Hernandez<br />
Linconls<br />
Hernandez<br />
Vanessa Hernandez<br />
Wendy Hernandez<br />
Jesus Herrera<br />
Yvette Herrera<br />
Josephine Hidajat<br />
Juliana Hirji<br />
Rahkeem Holland<br />
Marilyn Hollins<br />
Brianna Holmes<br />
Edward Howard Jr<br />
Chris Huang<br />
Christian Hubbard<br />
Leticia Iniguez<br />
Jason Ivy<br />
Fariyal Izhar<br />
Melody Jackson<br />
Bianca Jacobo<br />
Charles Jefferson<br />
Jr<br />
Ryan Jimenez<br />
Timothy John<br />
Daniel Johnson<br />
Sean Johnson<br />
Andrew Jones<br />
Brittney Jones<br />
Crystal Jones<br />
Keith Jones<br />
Alec Joyner<br />
Zeferino Juarez<br />
Tselot Kahesay<br />
Malia Kainoa<br />
George Kamea<br />
Priya Kaushal<br />
Rohit Kaushal<br />
Quimara Kennedy<br />
Samantha Kestin<br />
Kitt Khun-Khun<br />
Jason Kim<br />
Jessica Kim<br />
Ji Man Kim<br />
JuYeon Kim<br />
Weston Kim<br />
Danielle Kimble<br />
Rhonni Kiper<br />
Emily Kosciuk<br />
Rahul Kumar<br />
Precious Lacey<br />
Rehbecca<br />
Landman<br />
Jasmine Lang<br />
Alejandro Larson<br />
Ashleigh Lee<br />
Adriana Levine<br />
Alecia Lewis<br />
Jean Li<br />
Jenny Lima<br />
Angeli Pauline<br />
Lopez<br />
Jesus Lopez<br />
Oscar Lopez<br />
Nancy Loya<br />
Kimberley Lu<br />
Andrew Lugliani<br />
Erika Luna Diaz<br />
Veronica Luna<br />
Juarez<br />
Zay Yar Lwin<br />
Townsend Madix<br />
Victoria Maharaj<br />
Jason Mair<br />
Daniela<br />
Maldonado<br />
Maria Susanna<br />
Mallari<br />
Kiara Maloy<br />
Dennis Manyagi<br />
Daniel<br />
Marcinkowski<br />
Celsa Martin<br />
Beatriz Martinez<br />
Cristy Martinez<br />
Rukmini Martinez<br />
Ruth Martinez<br />
Christian Mata<br />
Karla Mateo<br />
Nolasco<br />
Bridget Mathews<br />
Toussaint Maupin<br />
Christopher May<br />
Ryan McCorkle<br />
Jordan McGhee<br />
Christophor<br />
McGovern<br />
Katherine McKeon<br />
Salina McLellan<br />
John McTaggart<br />
Jonathan Mejia<br />
Eddgar Bernardo<br />
Mejia Lara<br />
Sara Meyer<br />
Esvan Middleton<br />
Susan Miller<br />
Kyaw Moe<br />
Angelina Molina<br />
Andrew Monson<br />
Ruben Montes<br />
Brandi Morris<br />
James Morris<br />
J Ryan Moss<br />
Isa Muhammad<br />
Ashley Mumford<br />
Gustavo Munoz<br />
Syed Musavi<br />
Nicolas-Andres<br />
Musquiz<br />
Vincent Nagy<br />
Marc Narrie<br />
Steven Neflas<br />
Blake Neitzel<br />
Tyler Neitzel<br />
Fouzia Niazi<br />
Kurtis Nichols<br />
Vilona Nicks<br />
Ryan Nomoto<br />
Evan Nusbaum<br />
Laura Ochoa<br />
Nicole Ockiya<br />
Alexander Ogata<br />
Christiane Oliver<br />
Maya Olivera<br />
Soleil O’Neal-<br />
Schulman<br />
Martin Orozco<br />
Ajibola Oshunluyi<br />
Daniel Ostrin<br />
Osmara Osuna<br />
Michelle Ozamoto<br />
Jordan Paddock<br />
Angeline Padilla<br />
Jacqueline Pak<br />
Malik Palmer<br />
Malika Palmer<br />
Drina Palomo<br />
Robert Pearson<br />
Eleazar Peralta<br />
Jessica Peralta<br />
Ashlee Perez<br />
Celina Perez<br />
Cesar Perez<br />
David Perez<br />
Moisess Perez<br />
Victoria Perez<br />
Haley Perry<br />
Francisco Pimentel<br />
Gabriela Pineda<br />
Sharna Pinsupakiat<br />
Louis Pinto<br />
Dean Pitcher<br />
Camille Porzio<br />
Chloe Powell<br />
Sean Powell<br />
Cristian Prestridge<br />
Rachel Pulido<br />
Brianna Rachall<br />
Ilene Ramirez<br />
Luis Ramirez<br />
Roberto Ramirez<br />
Nicolin<br />
Yolanda Ramirez<br />
Debra Ramon<br />
Diamond Ramos<br />
Lara Ratleff<br />
Christian Ray<br />
Phillip Ray<br />
Sinthia Recinos<br />
Michael Reese<br />
Brown<br />
Kyle Resnik<br />
Jessica Reyes<br />
Michael Reyes<br />
Jamaal Richards<br />
Christopher Rigsby<br />
Patrick Rincon<br />
Valerie Rincon<br />
Boynton<br />
Robinson-<br />
Stansberry<br />
Evan Rodrigues<br />
Abraham<br />
Rodriguez<br />
Cynthia Rodriguez<br />
Johana Rodriguez<br />
Stacey Rodriguez<br />
Cristian Rojas<br />
Edward Rosa<br />
Roberto Rosas Jr<br />
Leigha Rose<br />
Hugh Rowe<br />
Edgar Rugamas<br />
Elizabeth Ruiz<br />
Carolina Saad<br />
Molly Sabet<br />
Brianna Saez<br />
Dakota Saez<br />
Debra Salazar<br />
Valerie Salazar<br />
Diana Salmeron<br />
Meneses<br />
Ashley Sampen<br />
Bianca Sanchez<br />
Derick Sanchez<br />
Justin Roy Sanchez<br />
Vanessa Sanchez<br />
Victor Sanchez<br />
Jordan Sands<br />
Daniel Santiago<br />
Ashley Saucedo<br />
Raul Sayes<br />
Christina<br />
Schlothauer<br />
Danielle Scira<br />
Dorian Scott<br />
Marquis Scott<br />
James Seay<br />
Molly Seldon<br />
Erin Settle<br />
Sahil Sharma<br />
Corey Shaw<br />
Kenny Sheftel<br />
Joshua Sheiner<br />
Alexis Shoemake-<br />
Smith<br />
Dashiell Silagyi<br />
Loren Simon<br />
Suraj Singh<br />
Karly Siverts<br />
Ian Sloan<br />
Carl Smith<br />
Charisee Smith<br />
Jordan Smith<br />
Tyler Smith<br />
Alexander<br />
Smollins<br />
Dominic Soegono<br />
Clare Sofer<br />
Hayley Solarz<br />
Christopher Solis-<br />
Estrada<br />
Racquel Sowell<br />
Jacob Spencer<br />
Ian Stahl<br />
Dominique<br />
Staunton<br />
Caitlin Steinberg<br />
Alexandria<br />
Stephens<br />
Tory Stephens Jr<br />
Troy Stephenson<br />
Lucie Sutton<br />
Anubhuti Swarup<br />
Susan Talreja<br />
Ana Tapia<br />
Ilce Tarin<br />
Shaylene Tarvyd-<br />
MacDonald<br />
Steven Thomas<br />
Angel Thompson<br />
Sahara Thompson<br />
Tiffani Thorne<br />
Everold Tillett<br />
Rory Toole<br />
Nozomi Uchida<br />
Jose Uribe<br />
Edith Vado<br />
Brittany Valdez<br />
Jimmy Valdez<br />
Karla Valdivieso<br />
Zarate<br />
RaviVallabh<br />
James Vargas<br />
Willie Vargas<br />
Margarita Vasquez<br />
Saul Vasquez<br />
Nathan Vasseghi<br />
Guadalupe<br />
Vazquez Espinoza<br />
Rafael Velasquez<br />
Jessica Nesline<br />
Viera<br />
Abraham Villarreal<br />
Raven Wright<br />
Julian Walker<br />
Harry Waring<br />
Jesse Washington<br />
Ryan Wheeler<br />
Terriann Butler-<br />
White<br />
Graeme Whynot<br />
Breea Williams<br />
Ebony Williams<br />
Gregory Williams<br />
Joshua Williams<br />
Levi Williams<br />
Miles Williams<br />
Quiera Williams<br />
Tristan Williams<br />
Chiquria Willis<br />
Katherine<br />
Winkelman<br />
Jessica Winters<br />
Daniel Wong<br />
Olivia Wong<br />
Taelour Wong<br />
Crystal Woods<br />
Rahel Woubeshet<br />
Chelsea Wright<br />
Max Wright<br />
Eric Yi<br />
Eden Yohannes<br />
Drew York<br />
Angela Yu<br />
Christopher<br />
Zamora<br />
Jasmine Zamudio<br />
Brian Zimmerman
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> • June 18 2009 - June 24 2009 • Page 3<br />
In One Ear...Garden Club Keeps Busy<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Garden Club members are<br />
busily walking through their carefully tended<br />
plots searching for plants to enter in<br />
the club’s annual Garden Show, set for<br />
June 27-28 at the Veterans’ Memorial<br />
Auditorium. They’re also working hard to<br />
recruit donations for the weekend raffles,<br />
and plants for the club’s Sale table.<br />
Members were sad to hear of the recent<br />
passing of former president and long-time<br />
board member, Barbara Lawson. As is<br />
Club policy, they will donate two trees<br />
through the “Up a Tree” program of the<br />
U.S. Forest Service in her honor, as well<br />
as dedicate the 2009 Garden Show in her<br />
name.<br />
No June gloom for birthday celebrants<br />
Joy Sangalang Smith, Beverly Coombs,<br />
Babak Kamjou, Hank Shapiro, Sonia<br />
Kharroum, Faye Toma, Kathryn Victors,<br />
William Williams, Lynn Erickson, Maria de<br />
luz Santillan, George Koyoumjiam, Ana<br />
Ramos, Mary Ellen Shaffer, Juliet<br />
Larmore, Martha Keister, Kathy Hodges,<br />
Don Esterman, Ruben Alejos, Jay Coller,<br />
Michelle Hopkins, Sue Acosta, Zeyneba<br />
Tahir, Maggie Danko, Pamela Linderman,<br />
Dick Gauthier, Lisa Arredondo, Gigi<br />
Pique, Shelli Essa, Arv Morrow, Addison<br />
Pan, Ana Figueroa, Mary Perez, Irene<br />
Costello, Thasja Hoffman, Kim-An<br />
Nguyen, Zeenat Hajidamji, and Tirrell<br />
Pakeman.<br />
Their tagline is “tasty music done just<br />
right,” and it’s right on! Stop by the<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> Hotel any Friday night between<br />
7:30 and 11:30 to try a slice of “Pie” and<br />
you’ll know what we’re talking about.<br />
Steve McLalan and Masha McSorley are<br />
a terrific duo, with a wide range of original<br />
music and covers of all genres. This Pie is<br />
delicious!<br />
Remember those two pretty<br />
sharp earthquakes we<br />
experienced in May? If you’d<br />
been at <strong>City</strong> Hall, you would<br />
have seen a slew of red preparedness<br />
backpacks donned<br />
almost immediately and<br />
Emergency Preparedness<br />
Coordinator Christine Parra<br />
marshalling evacuation procedures<br />
along with Assistant<br />
Fire Chief Chris Sellers.<br />
Within seconds the courtyard<br />
was filled with backpack-clad <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
employees, all glad that they performed<br />
the proscribed routine well inwhat turned<br />
out to be just “everyday” tremors. It was a<br />
good reminder for all of us to review and<br />
revise our own family disaster plans and<br />
supply kits before a really serious shaker<br />
hits.<br />
Busy local artist Andi Schoenbaum’s<br />
work will be on display at the Chinese<br />
Heritage Center through July 18. Part of<br />
the fun will be a Chinatown Art Night on<br />
July 11, described as a “festive art walk”<br />
(plus there will be a reception at the<br />
Chinese Heritage Center, 411 Bernard<br />
Street, on that night for the exhibit). Add to<br />
that two of her abstract works will be in<br />
the Huntington Beach Art Center’s “2009<br />
Centered on the Center” group exhibition.<br />
The Art Center is located at 538 Main<br />
Street in Huntington Beach, Gallery<br />
Hours: Wed-Sat: noon to 6 p.m., Sunday<br />
from noon to -4, Mon & Tues: Closed.<br />
They’ll have an opening reception on<br />
Friday, June 26 from 6 p.m. to 9. Not to<br />
mention the weekly El Segundo, Buena<br />
Park and West L.A. Farmer’s Markets,<br />
where Andi displays her work and even<br />
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offers face painting!<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> Exchange<br />
Club’s 60th anniversary<br />
meeting last week kicked<br />
off with Mike Snell leading<br />
the members in a toast to<br />
the for all the community<br />
projects performed during<br />
the past six decades. Bruce<br />
Popkin expressed what the<br />
Club means to its members;<br />
Charter Member Bill Fecho<br />
gave a brief history of the<br />
formation of the Club in 1949 and Earl<br />
Eskridge told how many of the first members<br />
came from the 20/30 Club. Erin<br />
Popkin promised that she and the other<br />
“young” members looked forward to carrying<br />
on the good works of the Club.<br />
Michelle Ford shared that when she<br />
attended her first meeting she was the<br />
only women in the room. (Mike Fate told<br />
about the reception he received when he<br />
Jozelle Smith<br />
first suggested that women be accepted<br />
into the Club.) Dick Brundo reminded<br />
members that he was once the youngest<br />
member of the Club, “the Young Turk.”<br />
The microphone was then passed to<br />
each of the members so that they could<br />
tell who brought them into Exchange. Lots<br />
of laughter and lots of memories!<br />
Nice tribute from a loyal bunch: Esther<br />
Ekmanian’s Water Fitness class at the<br />
<strong>Culver</strong>-Palms Family YMCA donated two<br />
new hairdryers to the women’s locker<br />
room. These dedicated members keep<br />
finding ways to improve the facility on an<br />
ongoing basis – from hairdryers to locker<br />
room curtains and lobby coffee, they keep<br />
an eye on all the little things! Visit the<br />
YMCA at 4500 So. Sepulveda Blvd., or<br />
call (310) 390-3604 to find out more about<br />
the programs for all ages.<br />
Library To Have Book<br />
Sale Saturday<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Friends Of The Library are holding another big book<br />
sale at the library, 4975 Overland Avenue on Saturday from 9 a.m. too 3 p.m.<br />
The sale includes books, CDs, and videotapes.<br />
Volunteers will meet in front of the library at 7:45 to set up and will<br />
be helpful at 2:30 for about two hours to box and clean up. There will be a<br />
free pizza lunch.
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Celebrating their 25th<br />
Anniversary in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Universal Courier is excited to be celebrating their 25th Anniversary. This<br />
company is owned and operated by Caryl Millen. Caryl is a native, raised and<br />
schooled right here in our community. Universal Courier has been making a big<br />
impression on our city and her loyal following.<br />
Universal Courier is a <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> based delivery service. This little<br />
dynamo has pleasantly surprised their customers, wowed the competition and<br />
gained a loyal following of clients. "Referrals are still our most common<br />
source of new clients" says owner, Caryl Millen. From home office to high-rise,<br />
court filings to dry-cleaning. Universal Courier is committed to meeting and<br />
exceeding each client's delivery expectations.<br />
When Universal Courier was established in 1984, there were no fax<br />
machines, cell phones, internet or gps available. On-line ordering, automated<br />
delivery documentation/invoicing, satellite tracking and wireless devices are<br />
among the many features they offer.<br />
A flexible billing process allows them to tailor their billing to meet your<br />
company's specific needs.<br />
Reliability is a crucial component to any business. This makes a local<br />
company you can trust so valuable. Universal Courier knows "you are only as<br />
good as your last delivery." This is why every client, from a large account, to the<br />
one-time shipper is appreciated and respected equally.<br />
Their customer service representatives have over 50 years of combined<br />
customer service experience and are the best in the business. You will be speaking<br />
with friendly and professional representatives who will take your order quickly<br />
and monitor its progress.<br />
Universal Courier's dispatchers have over 40 years of combined dispatch<br />
experience. This affords their customers the confidence that their needs met will<br />
be met 24/7 with professional reliability and courtesy.<br />
All drivers are well trained, uniformed professionals, many of which have<br />
been with our company for over 18 years.<br />
Please visit their website www.universalcourier.com for more information,<br />
and to see the Famous 1941 Double Dodge Car "The Empress" and the Wonder<br />
Dog "Duke."<br />
Visit Us On The Web At<br />
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Dear Editor,<br />
Green Speed Dating<br />
Comes To <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
On July 19 eco-conscious singles in their 20's and 30's will have a chance to<br />
meet each other in the second Green Speed Dating event. which brings together single<br />
people, living in the same area, who care about the environment, believe in sustainability,<br />
and would like to meet others who feel the same way.<br />
The event is scheduled for the <strong>Culver</strong> Hotel in downtown <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> from 6<br />
p.m. to 8.<br />
Unlike regular speed dating events where the participants may have nothing in<br />
common, green speed dating offers daters a green filter allowing singles to meet others<br />
who have the same outlook on the environment.<br />
At a Green Speed Dating event, each participant meets 10-20 people of the<br />
opposite sex within a pre-determined age range and gets chance to talk to each person<br />
for 3-5 minutes. When the time is up, the organizer rings a bell and everyone rotates to<br />
the next person.<br />
If there is mutual interest the participants can get to know each other better<br />
after the event or can hang out at the bar once the speed dating portion of the evening<br />
is over.<br />
The cost is $25 per person and all proceeds will help bring solar energy to a<br />
rural community in Nicaragua (another way the event is green). Pre-registration is<br />
required. Email greenspeeddating@gmail.com or visit www.greenspeeddating.com to<br />
sign up.<br />
Writers Plan June<br />
Meeting In <strong>Culver</strong><br />
The Independent Writers of Southern California will have their June Meeting,<br />
"Getting the Buzz on: Marketing Your Book" on Monday, June 29 at Veterans Memorial<br />
Building in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Experienced panelists will share their knowledge of the industry.<br />
Reservations are required: The deadline (if space permits) is noon, Monday,<br />
June 29. Call (877)799-7483 or e-mail info@iwosc.org. .<br />
IWOSC, the Independent Writers of Southern California, is a nonprofit association<br />
that has provided support, tools, and resources to help self-employed professional<br />
writers in Southern California since 1982.<br />
LETTERS TO<br />
THE EDITOR<br />
In these difficult economic times, many of the <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> businesses<br />
opened their hearts and wallets with gift certificate donations to be raffled during<br />
the American Cancer Society's RELAY FOR LIFE OF CULVER CITY event held<br />
on May 16-17 at the track of <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> High.<br />
We would like to sincerely thank the following <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> business for caring<br />
about eliminating cancer in our community and for their contributions:<br />
AKASHA RESTAURANT, BAJA CANTINA, BOTTLEROCK RESTAURANT, CALI-<br />
FORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN ASAP, EL POLLO LOCO, C&O TRATTORIA, DINAH'S<br />
FAMILY RESTAURANT, FRAICHE RESTAURANT, GABY'S MEDITERRANEAN<br />
RESTAURANT, GEORGE PETRELLI'S STEAK HOUSE, HONEY KETTLE'S<br />
FRIED CHICKEN, JOHNNIE'S PASTRAMI, LA BALLONA MEXICAN RESTAU-<br />
RANT, OVERLAND CAFÉ, PAMPAS GRILL, RUSH STREET RESTAURANT,<br />
SANTA MARIA BBQ, SKRATCH RESTAURANT, TENDER GREENS RESTAU-<br />
RANT, AND TERRACE CAFÉ.<br />
Also, generously donating were COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, CURVES,<br />
NAILS AND HAIR BY SHERRI JAYE, SONY TRAVEL, AND SPORT EVE.<br />
We hope that the residents of <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> will support these supporters of<br />
the RELAY FOR LIFE OF CULVER CITY with their patronage. Their support significantly<br />
contributed to the most funds ever raised at this event.<br />
Linda Hirsh<br />
Raffle Chair, Relay For Life of <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, 2009
Del Rey News June 18 2009 - June 24 2009 • <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> • Page 5<br />
Radisson Hotel<br />
Completes $2 Million<br />
Renovation<br />
Officials of the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> announce<br />
the completion of a $2 million renovation that creates a new dining and jazz experience<br />
and enhances the lobby to generate more guest interaction.<br />
The property, which is owned by The Carlyle Group, is managed by Davidson<br />
Hotel Company (DHC) and was redesigned by Planning Design & Applications, Inc.<br />
(PD&A).<br />
"We coupled with California-based PD&A to get us 'back to basics,'" said Phil<br />
Miller, vice president-design & construction, Davidson Hotel Company. "We then invited<br />
representatives from local businesses, technology schools, entertainment studios<br />
and the Chamber of Commerce to give us their ideas about a redesign during a wine<br />
and cheese event we hosted at the property. With those suggestions, we created<br />
interconnected, intimate seating arrangements that incorporate computer-friendly<br />
communal tables and sleek black leather lounge chairs.<br />
"The end product is a stylish and energetic hub for guest interaction that<br />
allows leisure and business travelers to socialize before reading their e-mail. Guests<br />
can follow this up with something to eat or drink on the outside patio, featuring a 'fireand-water'<br />
display."<br />
According to Steve Kilroy, DHC vice president of food & beverage, the new<br />
restaurant, "Share," is a new-concept bistro that specializes in seasonal, small-plate<br />
dishes to create a warm, relaxing ambience for guests that wish to sample different flavors<br />
from diverse culinary options. "The restaurant features the Eno System, a cuvee<br />
system offering more than 32 boutique wines from out-of-the-way wineries.<br />
"The new <strong>Culver</strong> Club hotel lounge is one of Los Angeles' most prestigious<br />
Friday night jazz spots," he added. "The lounge features the finest in world-class, 'Alist'<br />
jazz performers and encourages wholesome interaction between musicians and<br />
audience."<br />
The hotel is located at 6161 West Centinela Ave., <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>.The hotel has<br />
368 contemporary rooms and suites offering trendy LA-style decor and furnishings,<br />
Radisson's exclusive Sleep Number(R) bed, complimentary high-speed Internet<br />
access, and spectacular views of the area.<br />
The hotel features a heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art fitness<br />
center, 24-hour business center, car and limousine rental desks, and complimentary<br />
airport shuttle. In addition, the hotel has more than 20,000 square feet of flexible<br />
meeting and banquet space, with a capacity of up to 600 people, which offers highspeed,<br />
wireless Internet access, video conferencing, and on-site sales and catering<br />
options.
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<strong>Culver</strong> Pavilions<br />
Named Top Fundraiser<br />
A Pavilions store in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> was named a top fundraising store during<br />
Safeway Inc.'s charity campaign to benefit people with disabilities in April.<br />
The store at 11030 Jefferson Blvd. raised more than $19,600 during the monthlong<br />
fundraiser, the highest total in that district. Money raised directly benefits local people<br />
with disabilities at Easter Seals Southern California and their families through job<br />
training and employment, pre-school and after-school services, autism services, assistance<br />
for people to move out of institutions and into their own home, and services that<br />
help adults learn basic daily living and social skills.<br />
More than 280 stores throughout Southern California participated in the annual<br />
event where employees encourage customers to make contributions to Easter Seals<br />
at the check-out stand.<br />
"The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Pavilions consistently ranks as top fundraising stores in Los<br />
Angeles County during the April fundraiser," says Mark Whitley, chief executive officer<br />
of Easter Seals Southern California. "We are very grateful to all employees and customers<br />
who participate, especially in the current challenging economy. Support from<br />
Vons and Pavilions stores is more important than ever to ensure our services continue<br />
without interruption to give people with disabilities greater independence."<br />
"Thanks to our employees and loyal customers who helped make the campaign<br />
successful again this year," said Daymond Rice, Vons Director of Public Affairs<br />
and Government Relations. "Vons is a decades-long supporter of Easter Seals and we<br />
are proud of their work to help people with all disabilities gain independence."<br />
Vons is a division of Safeway Inc., a Fortune 50 company and one of the<br />
largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales, which totaled<br />
$44.1 billion in 2008.<br />
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West LA Commencement<br />
Is A Family Affair<br />
The 2009 Commencement at West Los Angeles College was a family affair<br />
with four pairs of mother-daughter graduates, one husband-wife pair, one pair of brothers<br />
and one pair of sisters. Plus, two members of West's plant facilities also earned their<br />
Associated Degrees.<br />
The ceremony on June 9 was a memorable conclusion to the college's yearlong<br />
celebration of its 40th anniversary.<br />
Adding additional prestige to the occasion was the presence of keynote speaker<br />
Dr. Gene Block, Chancellor of UCLA. This was the Chancellor's second visit to West<br />
this academic year. He first came in November for "UCLA Day at West." At graduation,<br />
the Chancellor reiterated his desire to grow the numbers of WLAC students who transfer<br />
to UCLA and/or later pursue graduate degrees as Bruins."I look forward to seeing<br />
you at the football games, the basketball games, and especially the library," joked the<br />
Chancellor.<br />
West LA graduated its largest class ever with just over 640 students receiving<br />
Associate Degrees and/or skill certificates. Nearly seven percent of the class was scholar-athletes,<br />
many of whom will be transferring to universities in the Fall including several<br />
UC and Cal State campuses and private universities around the country. West LA<br />
baseball player Josh Fernandez graduated magna cum laude and is now deciding<br />
which UC campus he will attend on academic scholarship following a pre-med path.<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> 1969 Class Plans Reunion Saturday<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> High class of 1969 will be celebrating its 40th reunion<br />
Saturday at 7:30 pm at Veteran's Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave.<br />
The cost is $75 per person. Please contact Sally Martin Spangler at<br />
smspangle@yahoo.com or by phone; (818) 952-4238.<br />
Three websites have been created. Please join one (or more) and<br />
share your contact information and that of other 1969 CCHS grads:<br />
Yahoo Groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ccreunion40/<br />
Classmates: http://classmates.com/community/my/events<br />
Facebook: http://facebook.com (under 'News Feed' in the<br />
left-hand column, check 'Events')<br />
"And God blessed them, and God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply,<br />
and fill the earth and subdue to it; and have dominion over the fish of the<br />
sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves<br />
upon the earth.'"<br />
Genesis 1:28<br />
After the creation of Man, God gives his blessing. "And God blessed them",<br />
means the clear wish on behalf of God, for man to have authority and government<br />
over all living creatures created by God. But before execution of authority,<br />
there is the order to develop in growth and influence. This is a very important lesson:<br />
Many times we pretend to have victory in our secular lives, in our job, our<br />
studies or in our interpersonal relationships, and often we complain that things<br />
are not going on well. Then, (and although we do not confess it openly) we say:<br />
If I am<br />
Christian, how's it possible that my life and my things are in this shape? But we<br />
do not worry about bearing fruit in God's Kingdom.<br />
In other words, we don't see the influence of God's power in our lives.<br />
Sometimes things are not going on well because we want to do them without taking<br />
into account God's opinion. Other times it is because God wants to test us,<br />
yes, but many times it's because we have divorced the later authority from the<br />
preceding obedience. We need to be near our Lord for our authority to be genuine.<br />
A child cannot judge and give orders correctly, because his perception of<br />
things is not developed.<br />
God wants us to have authority, over the things, the problems and the circumstances<br />
that surround us. The Word of God is the perfect guide that we need.<br />
Spiritual growth and development of a life in perfect communion with God, are<br />
indispensable elements to achieve authority. This does not mean theorizing spiritual<br />
growth, but serving as a good example to others, living this every day, in<br />
meditation of His Word, in prayer and in witnessing Jesus Christ to those who<br />
don't know Him.<br />
Oh Lord, help me to grow in You every day!<br />
Dr. Daniel L. Bustamante<br />
Evangelistic Association<br />
Contact: Marcelo Bustos phone: 310-696-3272<br />
e-mail: marbu10@yahoo.com
Del Rey News June 18 2009 - June 24 2009 • <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> • Page 7<br />
Chamber of Commerce Message<br />
Dear <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>,<br />
During its over 85 years as an incorporated organization in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, the<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chamber of Commerce has earned a reputation as an influential business<br />
association that works vigorously to promote a healthy economy and a desirable quality<br />
of life in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
With over 750 members, ranging from multi-national conglomerates to individual<br />
entrepreneurs, the Chamber represents a diverse business community.<br />
Since it's founding the Chamber has played a leading role in all major issues<br />
facing the area's economic vitality. Some of the most important challenges facing the<br />
Chamber in the coming years include retaining jobs in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, improving transportation,<br />
housing, the environment and education for our children.<br />
A professional staff works with the Chamber's volunteer leadership and members.<br />
The Legislative Committee tracks legislation and acts as an advocate on issues<br />
of concern to business. Through its Committees the membership is involved in studying<br />
issues, developing policy positions and participating in advocacy activities.<br />
The Chamber also works to enhance the region' s quality of life through community<br />
support projects and programs, which recognize excellence and service. An<br />
example is the annual "Public Safety Awards" a program honoring officers of the <strong>Culver</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Police and Fire Departments.<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chamber of Commerce promotes commerce through a variety<br />
of means. Through its committees, the Chamber offers workshops and seminars<br />
on how to deal with specific business problems, such as financial and governmental<br />
regulations and through international trade missions.<br />
The Chamber offers information resources, including an economic profile of<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, business start-up kits, clubs and organizations, State of California compliance<br />
manuals and videos.<br />
In addition, through the participation in Chamber committees, task forces, legislative<br />
receptions, special events and mixers, members have the opportunities to "network"<br />
and make business contacts while working together towards mutual goals.<br />
Cordially,<br />
Richard S. Hibbs<br />
Chair of the Board<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chamber of Commerce<br />
Steven J. Rose<br />
President/CEO<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chamber of Commerce<br />
AUTOMOBILE<br />
BODY REPAIR &<br />
PAINT<br />
International Fine<br />
Automotive Collision<br />
Daniel Dutil<br />
11861 Teale St<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-7701<br />
Phone:310-390-8791<br />
Fax:310-398-5399<br />
AUTOMOBILE<br />
SERVICES<br />
GQ Auto Services,<br />
Inc.<br />
Dale Snead<br />
400 Corporate Pointe<br />
#300<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230<br />
Phone:310-773-3088<br />
Fax:310-695-6858<br />
BAGS-REUSABLE<br />
June Fifteen, Inc.<br />
Sandrine Cassidy<br />
Schmitt<br />
12213 <strong>Culver</strong> Dr<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-5919<br />
Phone:310-384-5682<br />
Fax:310-391-9708<br />
BAKERIES-RETAIL<br />
& WHSLE<br />
Essential Chocolate<br />
Desserts<br />
Melissa Sanders<br />
10868 Washington<br />
Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-3610<br />
Phone:310-287-0699<br />
Fax:310-861-1495<br />
BANKS<br />
Bank of the West<br />
Christina Fields<br />
9735 Washington Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-2721<br />
Phone:310-202-8877<br />
Fax:310-837-3617<br />
BRASSIERES-CUS-<br />
TOM FITTED<br />
Bra Lady, The<br />
Ruth Beaner<br />
5226 Emporia Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-6017<br />
Phone:310-398-7860<br />
Fax:310-737-4787<br />
BUSINESS CON-<br />
SULTANTS<br />
SCORE<br />
Jay W. Weiss<br />
4342 Redwood Av<br />
#307<br />
Marina del Rey CA<br />
90292<br />
Phone:310-306-8184<br />
Fax:310-823-5331<br />
CANDY MANUFAC-<br />
TURERS<br />
See’s Candies, Inc.<br />
Po-Yon Palmer<br />
222742 Hawthorne<br />
Blvd<br />
Torrance CA 90505<br />
Phone:310-465-1199<br />
Fax:310-465-1182<br />
CHAMBERS OF<br />
COMMERCE<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chamber<br />
of Commerce<br />
Steven J. Rose,<br />
President/CEO<br />
4249 Overland Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-3754<br />
Phone:310-287-3850<br />
Fax:310-287-1350<br />
CHIROPRACTIC<br />
DOCTORS<br />
Mar Vista Institute of<br />
Health<br />
Gigi Sandoval<br />
3030 Sawtelle Blvd<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90066-1408<br />
Phone:310-391-2617<br />
Fax:310-390-0868<br />
CITY SERVICES<br />
<strong>City</strong> of <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> -<br />
Redevelopment<br />
Agency<br />
Todd Tipton<br />
P.O. Box 570<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-0507<br />
Phone:310-253-5783<br />
COFFEE HOUSES<br />
Rumor Mill<br />
Megan Gallagher<br />
11739 W Washington<br />
Blvd<br />
Los Angeles CA 90066<br />
Phone:310-397-5400<br />
Fax:310737-1776<br />
CONTRACTORS-<br />
BUILDING, GEN-<br />
ERAL<br />
Great Lakes<br />
Construction<br />
William Wylder<br />
5563 Sepulveda Blvd<br />
#C<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-5581<br />
Phone:310-397-4464<br />
Fax:310-397-4175<br />
CREDIT UNIONS &<br />
FINANCIAL INSTI-<br />
TUTIONS<br />
Los Angeles Federal<br />
Credit Union<br />
Sal Murguia<br />
300 S Glendale Av<br />
Glendale CA 91205<br />
Phone:818-242-8640<br />
x6392<br />
Fax:310-558-0427<br />
DELIVERY SER-<br />
VICE<br />
Universal Courier Ltd.<br />
Patrick Blowers<br />
5839 Green Valley Cir<br />
#105<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-6962<br />
Phone:310-410-4500<br />
Fax:310-410-9331<br />
ELECTED OFFI-<br />
CIALS<br />
Office of State Senator<br />
Curren D. Price<br />
Angie Reyes English<br />
1 Manchester Blvd<br />
#601<br />
Inglewood CA 90301<br />
Phone:310-412-6400<br />
Fax:310-412-6354<br />
EMPLOYMENT<br />
AGENCIES<br />
Inconen Staffing<br />
Solutions<br />
Linda Peck<br />
6133 Bristol Pkwy<br />
#232<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-6609<br />
Phone:310-410-1931<br />
x117<br />
Fax:310-410-1751<br />
FINANCIAL SER-<br />
VICES<br />
CPK Mortgage, Inc.<br />
Christopher Patrick<br />
King<br />
6375 Green Valley Cir<br />
#100<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-7065<br />
Phone:310-215-1830<br />
Fax:310-670-0663<br />
FITNESS CLUB<br />
Focus Self Defense<br />
and Fitness<br />
Liz Arnold<br />
9000 Washington Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-2543<br />
Phone:310-558-8400<br />
FOOD PRODUCTS-<br />
WHSLE & MFRS<br />
Flanigan Farms, Inc.<br />
Patsy Flanigan<br />
9522 Jefferson Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-2918<br />
Phone:310-836-8437<br />
Fax:310-838-0743<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
AGENCIES<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Fire<br />
Department<br />
Chris Sellers<br />
9770 <strong>Culver</strong> Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-3731<br />
Phone:310-253-5910<br />
Fax:310-253-5901<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
AGENCIES<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Transportation<br />
Department<br />
Jane Leonard<br />
4343 Duquesne Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232<br />
Phone:310-253-6523<br />
Fax:310-253-6564<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
AGENCIES<br />
Exposition<br />
Construction<br />
Authority<br />
Gaby Collins<br />
707 Wilshire Blvd 34th<br />
fl<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90017-3501<br />
Phone:213-243-5535<br />
Fax:213-243-5553<br />
GYMNASTICS<br />
CLASSES & CAMP<br />
Broadway Gymnastic<br />
School<br />
Laura Smith<br />
5433 Beethoven St<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90066<br />
Phone:310-450-<br />
0012x26<br />
Fax:310-450-6412<br />
HARDWARE-<br />
RETAIL<br />
B & B Hardware<br />
Andrew Bals¡z<br />
12450 Washington<br />
Blvd<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90066<br />
Phone:310-390-9413<br />
Fax:310-391-6270<br />
HEALTH PLANS<br />
Secure<br />
Horizons/Evercare<br />
Beverly Bailey<br />
5701 Katella Av<br />
Cypress CA 90630<br />
Phone:310-614-0182<br />
HEALTH<br />
SERVICES<br />
The Vitality Health<br />
Center<br />
Karina Juarez<br />
318 Lincoln Blvd<br />
#225<br />
Venice CA 90291<br />
Phone: 310-396-<br />
3635<br />
Fax: 310-396-<br />
3645<br />
HOSPITALS<br />
Brotman Medical<br />
Center<br />
Leyla Church<br />
15350 Sherman Way<br />
#350<br />
Van Nuys CA 91406<br />
Phone:818-226-1968<br />
x5360<br />
HOTELS<br />
Courtyard by<br />
Marriott Los Angeles<br />
Westside<br />
Pamela Hirneisen,<br />
DOS<br />
6333 Bristol Pkwy<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-6996<br />
Phone:310-484-7000<br />
Fax:310-590-2593
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HOTELS<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> Hotel, The<br />
Douglas Newton, GM<br />
9400 <strong>Culver</strong> Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232-<br />
Phone:310-558-9400<br />
Fax:310-815-0797<br />
HOTELS<br />
Radisson Hotel - Los<br />
Angeles, Westside<br />
Greg Milligan, DOS<br />
6161 W Centinela Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230<br />
Phone:310-348-4511<br />
INSURANCE<br />
Farmers Insurance<br />
Group<br />
Michael Hoke<br />
6133 Bristol Pkwy<br />
#157<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:213-283-5917<br />
JANITORIAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Haynes Building<br />
Service, LLC<br />
Michael Franco<br />
125 W Maple Av<br />
Monrovia CA 91016-<br />
Phone:626-359-6100<br />
Fax:626-359-7810<br />
KITCHEN<br />
CABINETS<br />
Kitchen Store, The<br />
Dan Cohen<br />
6322 W Slauson Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-572-7515<br />
Fax:310-397-1690<br />
MARKETS &<br />
GROCERS<br />
Whole Foods Market<br />
Chevonne Ching<br />
11666 National Blvd<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90064-3802<br />
Phone:310-996-8840<br />
Fax:310-996-9510<br />
MEDICAL GROUPS<br />
Playa Marina Urgent<br />
Care<br />
LiLi Evans<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-417-5951<br />
Fax:310-410-1047<br />
MORTUARY<br />
Gates Kingsley Gates<br />
Smith Salsbury<br />
Funeral Directors<br />
Andrew Ham<br />
4220 S Sepulveda<br />
Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-837-7121<br />
Fax:310-837-6749<br />
MUSIC<br />
Ronnie Jayne Music<br />
& A Song For You<br />
Productions<br />
Ronnie Jayne<br />
4170 1/2 Madison Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232-<br />
Phone:310-836-7557<br />
Fax:310-836-8424<br />
NETWORKING<br />
ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Le Tip of Westchester<br />
Christopher King<br />
6375 Green Valley Cir<br />
#100<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90045<br />
Phone:310-215-1830<br />
Fax:310-670-0663<br />
NEWSPAPERS<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> News<br />
Leslie Belfor<br />
4351 Sepulveda Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-437-4401<br />
Fax:310-391-9068<br />
NEWSPAPERS<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong><br />
Steve Hadland<br />
4346 Sepulveda Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-398-6397<br />
Fax:310-398-7099<br />
NURSING HOMES<br />
Marycrest Manor<br />
Anna Taylor<br />
10664 Saint James Dr<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-838-2778<br />
x211<br />
Fax:310-838-9647<br />
ORGANIZATIONS-<br />
NON PROFIT<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Education<br />
Foundation<br />
Karen Pyenson<br />
P.O. Box 4178<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90231-<br />
Phone:310-842-4220<br />
x4212<br />
Fax:310-842-4249<br />
ORGANIZATIONS-<br />
NON PROFIT<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Historical<br />
Society<br />
Stuart Freeman<br />
P.O. Box 3428<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90231-<br />
Phone:310-839-7593<br />
Fax: 310-839-9056<br />
ORGANIZATIONS-<br />
NON PROFIT<br />
<strong>Culver</strong>-Palms Family<br />
YMCA<br />
Jennifer Velazquez<br />
4500 S Sepulveda<br />
Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-390-3604<br />
Fax:310-390-1695<br />
ORGANIZATIONS-<br />
NON PROFIT<br />
P.A.T.H. (People<br />
Assisting The<br />
Homeless)<br />
Ramona Holland<br />
2346 Cotner Av<br />
Los Angeles CA 90064<br />
Phone:310-996-0034<br />
Fax:310-996-0232<br />
ORGANIZATIONS-<br />
NON PROFIT<br />
Small Business<br />
Development Center<br />
at Santa Monica<br />
College<br />
Michelle King<br />
3400 Airport Av #76<br />
Santa Monica CA<br />
90405-6123<br />
Phone:310-434-3566<br />
Fax:310-434-3891<br />
ORGANIZATIONS-<br />
NON PROFIT<br />
West Los Angeles<br />
Fisher House<br />
Foundation<br />
Sharon Hudson<br />
11301 Wilshire Blvd<br />
10A-F B106512<br />
Los Angeles CA 90073<br />
Phone:310-268-4457<br />
Fax:310-268-3499<br />
PEST CONTROL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Dewey Pest Control<br />
Roy McCrary<br />
4642 W Slauson Av<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90043-2722<br />
Phone:323-292-7192<br />
Fax:323-292-9521<br />
PEST CONTROL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Western Exterminator<br />
Company<br />
Terry Tigner<br />
10936 S La Cienega<br />
Lennox CA 90304-<br />
Phone:310-645-1116<br />
Fax:310-645-5056<br />
PLUMBING CON-<br />
TRACTORS<br />
Ford’s Plumbing<br />
Amy Applloni<br />
4191 Commonwealth<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232-<br />
Phone:310-815-1515<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
Cavanaugh Realtors<br />
Dan Cavanaugh, Jr.<br />
9352 Venice Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232-<br />
Phone:310-837-7161<br />
Fax:310-202-9035<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
DEVELOPERS<br />
Playa Vista<br />
Sibyl Buchanan<br />
6500 Seabluff Dr<br />
Playa Vista CA 90094-<br />
Phone:310-448-4600<br />
Fax:310-821-9429<br />
REAL ESTATE-<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
Lachoff, Kevin/Grubb<br />
& Ellis Company<br />
Kevin Lachoff<br />
1100 Glendon Av #900<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90024-3513<br />
Phone:310-235-2916<br />
Fax:310-478-9478
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RETAIL STORES<br />
Appliances •<br />
Plumbing • Design<br />
Inc.<br />
Stacy Fisch<br />
8644 W Washington<br />
Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232-<br />
Phone:310-839-2338<br />
Fax:310-839-1785<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
COLLEGES &<br />
UNIVERSITIES<br />
LMU Extension -<br />
Loyola Marymount<br />
University<br />
Peggy Dobreer<br />
One LMU Dr #1840<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90045-2659<br />
Phone:310-338-1971<br />
Fax:310-338-2706<br />
SENIOR CITIZEN<br />
SERVICES<br />
Angel Care Services<br />
Maria Paredes<br />
5427 Sepulveda Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-397-5380<br />
Fax:310-397-5382<br />
SENIOR CITIZEN<br />
SERVICES<br />
CarenetLA<br />
Jeff Taylor<br />
9100 S Sepulveda<br />
#114<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90045-4849<br />
Phone:310-393-1282<br />
Fax:310-393-1272<br />
SHOPPING CEN-<br />
TERS & MALLS<br />
Westfield Fox Hills<br />
Mary S. Yee<br />
294 Fox Hills Mall<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90230-<br />
Phone:310-390-7833<br />
SKIN & BODY<br />
CARE<br />
Massage Garage, The<br />
Lauren Cresto<br />
3812 Bagley Av<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA 90232-<br />
2620<br />
Phone:310-202-0082<br />
Fax:310-202-0092<br />
SKIN & BODY<br />
CARE<br />
Queen Bee Waxing<br />
High Self Valuing Is the Best Predictor of Success<br />
How Do You Know If You Need Higher Self Esteem?<br />
Self Esteem is thought to embrace two main aspects of ourselves: our competency<br />
and our lovability. In a recent national survey, 85% reported that they want to<br />
increase their self esteem.<br />
You've probably seen toddlers learning to walk. They plop down, struggle to<br />
pull themselves up, and waddle onward. No loss of self esteem there, in the "failure" to<br />
walk perfectly. (One description of success is to fall down six times and get up seven<br />
times.) My point is that it's natural to feel high self esteem, unless we have been taught<br />
that we are 'not enough.' The good news is that if we have learned to have low self<br />
esteem, we can also learn the skills to promote high self esteem.<br />
Below are 6 obvious signs of low self esteem.<br />
1. Sensitivity to criticism. People who feel 'not good enough' know they have shortcomings,<br />
but don't like other people to mention them. They tend to perceive any form<br />
of criticism, regardless of how sensitively or constructively it is presented, as a personal<br />
attack.<br />
2. Inappropriate response to compliments. Some constantly fish for compliments.<br />
Others may refuse to hear compliments because they don't believe them.<br />
3. Hypercritical attitude. People who do not feel good about themselves have trouble<br />
appreciating anyone else. They search for flaws in others to convince themselves that<br />
they really aren't so bad after all. These people cannot feel intelligent, competent, etc.,<br />
unless they are the most intelligent and competent person around.<br />
4. Tendency toward blaming. Some, in order to lessen the pain of feeling inferior, project<br />
their perceived weaknesses onto others by blaming them.<br />
5. Negative feelings about competition. People who feel inferior tend to avoid competetion<br />
because deep down, they believe they cannot win.<br />
6. Tendency toward seclusiveness and timidity. Because people who feel inferior<br />
believe that they are not as interesting or intelligent as others, they believe that other<br />
people will feel the same way. So they tend to avoid social situations. When they have<br />
to be with others, they avoid speaking up because they believe talking will only demonstrate<br />
their inadequacy. Whoever said "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool<br />
than to speak up and remove all doubt," described the experience of low self esteem.<br />
If you're one of those 85% who would like improved self esteem, please call<br />
me at 310-838-6363 or see my website, www.DrJanebolton.com.<br />
Dr. Jane Bolton is a <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Marriage and Family therapist, and a certified<br />
contemporary psychoanalyst, and certified Master Life Coach who is dedicated to supporting<br />
people in the highest expression of their Authentic Selves. She writes a<br />
blog for PsychologyToday.com,"Your Zesty Self."
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Rib Eye, Lobster Tails Await Dad at Buggy Whip<br />
With Father’s Day on Sunday, how about spoiling him at the Buggy Whip?<br />
In addition to their regular menu, this Westchester icon will be featuring the steak that<br />
has won the hearts and awards of many-their famous Rib Eye. If steak’s not your thing,<br />
choose from such delectable items as Jumbo Scallops, Giant Lobster Tail, and many<br />
other fine offerings.<br />
Park yourself in one of their many leather booths, and make your wishes while you<br />
gaze into the fireplace. Enjoy the piano bar, as Peter Wagner tickles your fancy with his<br />
rendition of the standards. Say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Paul who have been creating<br />
magic here for over 30 years.<br />
The Buggy Whip<br />
7420 La Tijera Blvd. at the 405 Freeway, Los Angeles<br />
(310) 645-7131<br />
Piano bar Wed.-Sat. Open Father’s Day from 3-9 p.m.<br />
Prime Rib for Day at Billingsley’s<br />
“You Can’t Afford Not to Eat at Billingsley’s”, West LA. This Prime Rib and Steak<br />
House is an oldie but goodie, established in 1946. On Father’s Day, Billingsleys<br />
will host Dads with dinner from 12:00pm. Like fine wine and brandies,<br />
Billingsley’s keeps getting better with age. The down home, good old fashioned<br />
American food is dog-gone good, prices are totally reasonable and the ambiance is<br />
like sinking into an overstuffed couch.<br />
There are always Early Bird Specials, Daily Specials and a huge menu of comfort<br />
food. The soups are wonderful, heady garlic cheese toast whets you’re appetite.<br />
Rib-Eye Steaks and Prime Rib are juicy and tender. Enjoy fish dinners, pastas,<br />
chicken, BBQ, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, copious sides and desserts.<br />
Eating is a great pastime. This is their philosophy and they live by each word. For<br />
dessert have Dad try the sensational Strawberry Shortcake, a huge concoction of<br />
sweet strawberries, cake, ice cream. Full bar.<br />
Billingsley’s<br />
11326 W. Pico Blvd., West LA<br />
(310) 477-1426<br />
Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant<br />
Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday at Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant with<br />
live music featuring Fred Sokolow and complementary valet parking.Dinner is<br />
served form 4-10. The regular menu is available plus lots of tantalizing chef’s specials,<br />
fine wines and champagne and a long list of decadent desserts.Plenty of great<br />
food, beautiful ambiance and a great staff await you!Reservations are recommended,<br />
310-821-0018 www.salernobeach.com<br />
Cantalini’s Salerno Beach<br />
193 <strong>Culver</strong> Blvd. Playa del Rey, CA.<br />
(310) 821-0018<br />
www.salernobeach.com<br />
Serving Dad Since 1931 George Petrelli’s<br />
Famous Steakhouse<br />
Channel 9 News called George Petrelli’s Steakhouse in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> the #1 steakhouse<br />
in California. Elmer Dills is a regular. Dads, exercise your authority and tell your family<br />
you want George Petrelli to feed you on Sunday June 15. It is well known that<br />
George is a meticulous authority on superior meats, and these are aged and cut right on<br />
the premises.<br />
This hub of <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> has been in the family since 1931 (when <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> actually<br />
had an airport) and it has been George’s baby for over 15 years. If everything in life<br />
changes, the constant one can always depend on is George Petrelli’s Steakhouse for an<br />
outstanding, classic dining experience. Treat the men in your life with a Special Filet<br />
Mignon Dinner for Two or Prime Rib. Slide into wonderful overstuffed booths. The<br />
only problem is after you eat all this glorious food, it may be tough to slide out.<br />
Reservations recommended. Hours 3:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday June 21.<br />
George Petrelli’s Famous Steakhouse<br />
www.georgepetrellisteaks.com<br />
5615 Sepulveda Blvd. <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
(310) 398-9777
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Father’s Day Poolside BBQ Buffet at Marin<br />
Steak & Spirits<br />
Let us do the cooking for Dad this year. Join us at your poolside BBQ and enjoy<br />
an assortment of fresh vegetables and toppings. Choice from BBQ ribs, grilled<br />
chicken, New York Steaks and sausages. We’ll be grilling hamburgers and hot<br />
dogs too.<br />
You’ll love our assortment of desserts.<br />
Come on down Sunday from 11:30am till 2:30pm and enjoy.<br />
Adults are $17.99, children 6-12 $8,99<br />
Marin Steak & Spirits<br />
At the Four Points By Sheraton<br />
Los Angeles Westside<br />
5990 Green Valley Circle, <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Cal for Reservations (310) 641-7740 Ext. 2737<br />
Champagne Brunch at The Warehouse<br />
Famous for their buffet The Warehouse Restaurant is going all out this year for<br />
Father’s Day. The Champagne Bruch will run from 9am until 4pm. Overlooking<br />
the beautiful harbor in Marina Del Rey the Warehouse is a popular place for all<br />
dining.<br />
Get here early our Father’s Day brunch lasts until 4.<br />
The Warehouse Restaurant<br />
4499 Admiralty War, Marina Del Rey<br />
(310) 823-5451<br />
www.mdrwarehouse.com<br />
NOW OPEN! By Your Side Dance Studio<br />
*<br />
310-922-0369<br />
12613 W. Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066<br />
(cross street Centinela)<br />
Ballroom * Latin * Salsa<br />
* Swing * Tango * Wedding Dance<br />
* Private Lessons * Group Classes
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RESTAURANTS<br />
Akasha Restaurant,<br />
Bar, Bakery<br />
Alan Schulman<br />
9543 <strong>Culver</strong> Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-<br />
Phone:310-845-1700<br />
Fax:310-204-1771<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
El Pollo Loco #3364<br />
Jose Nolasco<br />
12860 W Washington<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90066-5129<br />
Phone:310-301-0326<br />
Fax:310-574-0055<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
LaRocco’s Pizzeria<br />
Paul LaRocco<br />
3819 Main St<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-<br />
Phone:310-837-8345<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
M Cafe de Chaya<br />
Alex Chung<br />
9343 <strong>Culver</strong> Blvd<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90232-<br />
Phone:310-838-4300<br />
Fax:310-838-4310<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Samosa House<br />
Abhishek Bommakanti<br />
11510 W Washington<br />
Los Angeles CA 90066<br />
Phone:310-398-6766<br />
Fax:310-398-7075<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Sazon Latin Fusion<br />
Claudia Quihuis<br />
12406 Washington<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90066-5504<br />
Phone:310-390-9501<br />
Fax:310-390-5061<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor<br />
Alicia Cortes<br />
5604 S Sepulveda<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> CA<br />
90230-<br />
Phone:626-576-0616<br />
Fax:626-576-2114<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Viva Fresh Mexican<br />
Grill<br />
Jose Luis Larios<br />
6515 Sepulveda Blvd<br />
Los Angeles CA<br />
90045-1524<br />
Phone:310-337-1002<br />
Fax:310-337-1723<br />
Nimble Career Adjustments Possible<br />
With LMU Extension Courses<br />
Fast, career-related adaptation in a challenging economy has led LMU<br />
Extension at Loyola Marymount University, while it continues to offer personal enrichment<br />
programs, to greatly increase its professional and certification courses to serve<br />
those making strategic or sudden career shifts.<br />
Many are designed to provide comprehensive intensive-training certification<br />
in two to four months; some can be taken entirely online.<br />
LMU Extension's shift in focus began last term, according to Susan Love<br />
Loughmiller, Coordinator of Marketing and Related Projects. The University ran pilot<br />
certification courses for pharmacy technicians, and non-profit development. The<br />
response was so strong that both classes were full.<br />
"One woman who took the pharmacy tech course had worked in the hospital<br />
field in a job where she was doing a lot of lifting. She knew that as she got older, she'd<br />
need to transition into something where she used more of her brain and less of her<br />
back. We were able to provide what she needed," Loughmiller said.<br />
At LMU Extension's exhibit booth at the <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Expo, visitors can learn<br />
about its wide range of courses appealing to all kinds of interests, including financial<br />
planning, healthcare, business skills, languages, human resources, and more.<br />
For more information, go to extension.lmu.edu or call (310) 338-1971.
The biggest issue for the NBA<br />
champion Lakers is to bring back both<br />
Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza next season.<br />
A few months ago that seemed<br />
unlikely because both are eligible to<br />
become unrestricted free agents in July<br />
and owner Jerry Buss is an advocate of<br />
honoring the NBA's salary cap.<br />
Buss once said he was against<br />
paying a required luxury tax because it<br />
affects competitive balance. But the<br />
Lakers were over the cap this season.<br />
Things have changed. The<br />
Lakers have just won a championship for<br />
the first time in seven years. They made<br />
lots of money from playoff games. And, as<br />
champions, they figure to do well in<br />
advertising sales this summer.<br />
The economy is such that many<br />
teams reduced payroll this season. The<br />
Lakers joined in when they sent away<br />
starting forward Vladamir Radmanovic.<br />
June 18 2009 - June 24 2009 • <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> • Page 13<br />
SPORTS<br />
Summer Football Is Going Well<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> Reaches Tournament Final<br />
By Dale Williams<br />
<strong>Observer</strong> Reporter<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> High football team got off to a successful start of the summer<br />
passing tournament season, reaching the championship game of the Pierce College<br />
Classic in Woodland Hills last Saturday.<br />
The Centaurs went 6-1 in the 7-on-7 tournament, in which each team plays<br />
with quarterbacks, running backs and receivers on offense and defensive backs and<br />
linebackers on defense. No linemen are involved, and players don't wear pads or helmets.<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> won its first six games of the tournament, averaging 47 points per<br />
game. In the championship game, the Centaurs lost to Alemany, 37-28. Alemany<br />
defeated the Centaurs in the CIF playoffs last season.<br />
But for the summer season, wins and losses aren't so important. What is<br />
important is getting the offense and defense in tune for when the season begins for real<br />
in September.<br />
"I thought everything went very well," Centaurs coach Jahmal Wright said. "We<br />
looked like one of the best teams out there. We definitely played lights-out until the final<br />
game against Alemany, when I think we might have ran out of gas. We were playing all<br />
day long, and by the end I think we were a little worn down. But overall, I'm really excited<br />
about the progress we made."<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> started the tournament with three easy victories in pool play, defeating<br />
Granada Hills 39-14, Chatsworth 59-0 and Canoga Park 32-2. Quarterback<br />
Marquel Carter had four touchdown passes in each of the wins over Chatsworth and<br />
Canoga Park.<br />
In the first elimination round, the Centaurs defeated St. Genevieve 58-28,<br />
outscoring St. Genevieve 37-7 in the second half. Carter had eight touchdown passes.<br />
In the quarterfinals, <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> defeated San Fernando 48-35 as Carter had<br />
six touchdown passes. In the semifinals, the Centaurs defeated Birmingham 46-30 as<br />
Carter threw six more TD passes.<br />
In the title game, Carter had four TD passes, but <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> fell to Alemany<br />
37-28.<br />
Wright said he was pleased by how the Centaurs played on both sides of the<br />
ball.<br />
"Offensively, we looked good," he said. "With a spread offense, it's imperative<br />
to pass the ball well, and these tournaments give us a chance to work on things.<br />
Marquel was lights-out all day, (receiver) Noah Ashley was virtually unguardable all day,<br />
and (receiver) Cruz Cueva made a lot of timely catches.<br />
"On defense, (cornerback) Chris Brown had an excellent day. He was all over<br />
the place, breaking up passes. And (linebacker) Victor Burnett had a great day."<br />
On defense, the Centaurs had 13 interceptions in seven games. Burnett and<br />
junior safety Ky Dorsey each had four interceptions to lead <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Wright said that even though pads and helmets aren't worn and no linemen are<br />
involved, summer tournaments provide competition, which is valuable.<br />
"One thing that these tournaments can provide that sometimes practices can't<br />
is a competitive atmosphere, where you're measuring yourself not just against each<br />
other but against other players and other teams," Wright said. "Playing in these tournaments<br />
definitely makes us a better team."<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> continues summer play in the Beverly Hills tournament this weekend.<br />
Odom, Ariza Return? It's Looking Likely<br />
But Buss has said he'll try hard to<br />
keep a championship team together.<br />
Could the Lakers have won this championship<br />
without Odom?<br />
Probably not, because<br />
Andrew Bynum's progress<br />
continued to be slow.<br />
Could the Lakers<br />
win it next season without<br />
Odom? Perhaps, because<br />
Bynum will have more experience.<br />
But it would be better<br />
to keep Odom, who<br />
came through in the play-<br />
offs, when experience was<br />
a big factor.<br />
Odom made $14<br />
million this season and<br />
won't get that much again.<br />
But he wants to stay with the Lakers and<br />
says he'll accept less. How much less?<br />
That's what we don't know.<br />
Sports editor<br />
Mitch Chortkoff’s<br />
Weekly Column<br />
Brian Carey and Briana Dekine have been named <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
High's athletes of the year.<br />
Photo by George Laase<br />
Sylvester Tops <strong>Culver</strong><br />
Baseball Honors<br />
Junior infielder Devin Sylvester was named the <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> High baseball<br />
team's most outstanding player and also was an Ocean League all-first team<br />
selection, it was recently announced at the team's banquet.<br />
Sophomore catcher Garrett Gemgnani won the team's coaches award<br />
and made the Ocean League's second tea Senior outfielder Patrick Cousineau<br />
was the other Centaur to make the Ocean League first team. Freshman pitcher<br />
Tyler Mark was named the team's rookie of the year and made the Ocean League<br />
second team.<br />
Junior outfielder/pitcher Lenard Mendez was named the team's most<br />
inspirational player, and junior pitcher/infielder Eric Goodrich made the Ocean<br />
League second team.<br />
Sylvester also was named Most Outstanding Player in the Ocean League<br />
- the second highest honor to MVP, which was voted to pitcher/outfielder Eric<br />
Munzer of champion Beverly Hills.<br />
Ariza almost certainly will be<br />
back. He made $3.1 million this season,<br />
an amount untried players in the NBA<br />
earn. Now that he's made a<br />
large contribution to a championship<br />
he'll receive at least<br />
twice that much for next season.<br />
The question is 'how<br />
much (and how many years)<br />
will another team offer him?<br />
Some team may offer a lot to<br />
make things difficult for the<br />
Lakers.<br />
It's fascinating that Kobe<br />
Bryant can help the Lakers<br />
out of this potential problem<br />
by opting out of his contract<br />
and signing again with the<br />
Lakers for less.<br />
It's doubtful that Bryant<br />
will leave. He's happy here now. But does<br />
he really need $24 million next season? In<br />
the interest of keeping this team together<br />
he could accept less. Well, it's easy for<br />
me to say that because I'm not the one<br />
taking the pay cut. But it is a thought.<br />
My thoughts on the championship<br />
series are that the Lakers' championship<br />
round experience made the difference.<br />
The Lakers learned a lot from their<br />
humiliating loss to the Boston Celtics a<br />
year ago. By contrast, the Orlando Magic<br />
hadn't reached the championship round<br />
in 14 years.<br />
The Magic won one game and<br />
easily could have won three. They made<br />
damaging mistakes - Courtney Lee missing<br />
a layup that would have won Game 2<br />
and Jameer Nelson standing back and<br />
watching Derek Fisher make a threepoint<br />
shot that sent Game 4 into overtime.<br />
The Lakers pounced on those<br />
mistakes. That's why they've become<br />
champions for the 15th time in franchise<br />
history.
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How Lucky For L.A. -<br />
Torre And Jackson<br />
As we make the annual transition in<br />
this space from Lakers to Dodgers<br />
an appropriate topic is a comparison<br />
of Phil Jackson and Joe Torre,<br />
The leaders of Los Angeles' premier<br />
professional teams are legends.<br />
Both rank among the best of<br />
all time in their professions and both<br />
are at the point where retirement<br />
probably isn't far away.<br />
Jackson will make his regular summer<br />
evaluation of his health and<br />
desire to go through the rigors of<br />
another 100-game NBA season.<br />
Coming off a championship and<br />
with the Lakers already being considered<br />
one of the favorites for next<br />
season it's likely he'll return. He's 63<br />
but has been thinking of putting off<br />
retirement.<br />
Torre will be 69 next month and his<br />
prospects for each upcoming season<br />
will also be evaluated before he<br />
commits. His current Dodger team has the best record in baseball and there's enough<br />
youth on the roster to encourage a manager to stay for awhile.<br />
Torre has the respect of players because he was a star player and won the<br />
World Series four times with the Yankees. Players tend to respect a leader who has<br />
proven that his methods work.<br />
Jackson won six championships with the Chicago Bulls and has added four<br />
more with the Lakers, becoming the first NBA coach to finish first 10 times.<br />
Derek Fisher says of Jackson: 'I love that man."<br />
Jackson once called Kobe Bryant "uncoachable," but helped shape the 2009<br />
NBA Finals MVP into the player he's become.<br />
Torre has a philosophy that includes two beliefs - "always be prepared" and<br />
"don't be afraid to fail."<br />
He's appeared in a few movies and written three books. He was treated for prostrate<br />
cancer in 1999. There's a book out now written by a New York sportswriter detailing<br />
In Mitch Chortkoff's<br />
career on daily newspapers<br />
he traveled for<br />
entire seasons with the<br />
Dodgers, Angels and<br />
San Diego Padres at<br />
various times. His baseball<br />
column will appear<br />
each week throughout<br />
the season.<br />
Torre's trials and tribulations<br />
with the Yankees.<br />
I've traveled for entire seasons with<br />
the Lakers, Dodgers, Angels and San Diego<br />
Padres. The travel is different but both sports<br />
certainly test a manager or coach<br />
I draw from my experiences with<br />
John McNamara, Don Zimmer, Tommy<br />
Lasorda, Bill Rigney, Bill Sharman, Del<br />
Harris, Joe Mullaney, Bill van Breda Kolff,<br />
Randy Pfund and Pat Riley.<br />
I preferred NBA travel when you<br />
might go to three cities in four days - always<br />
busy, always on the run. The coaches have<br />
to take the travel into consideration and<br />
there's not much of an opportunity to conduct<br />
practices they might deem necessary.<br />
Jackson might outcoach his opponent<br />
in the Finals, as he just outcoached<br />
Orlando's Stan Van Gundy, but the unknown<br />
is whether the Lakers can prevail in the 82game<br />
regular season to get homecourt playoff<br />
advantage. A key injury can change the<br />
dynamics dramatically. That could happen next season. It can happen any season.<br />
I saw it happen one year with Wilt Chamberlain. If that giant could get hurt and<br />
become unavailable it can happen to any player.<br />
In baseball, a team usually stays in the same city for three days and that helps.<br />
Injuries can be overcome and players can be called up from the minor leagues to fill in.<br />
So that makes it easier for Torre than for Jackson. But Torre must try to keep 25<br />
players happy while Jackson deals with 12. More players equals more chance of unrest<br />
in the clubhouse.<br />
Both men get the most out of their talent. I've seen coaches fail with championship<br />
personnel. There's a skill to managing players in both sports. Both Jackson and<br />
Torre deserve the money and accolades they receive.<br />
And fans of the Lakers and Dodgers should feel fortunate that these men work<br />
in Los Angeles now. For however long it lasts.
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SPECIAL EVENT:<br />
2009 LOS ANGELES FILM<br />
FESTIVAL MUST SEE FESTIVAL FILMS<br />
by debbie lynn elias<br />
Okay folks! I’ve been<br />
waiting all year for it and so have<br />
many of you. It’s time for the<br />
Los Angeles Film Festival!!<br />
Now in its 15th year, LAFF 2009<br />
promises to be one of the best<br />
festivals ever. Running from<br />
June 18th to 28th , with screening<br />
venues located in Westwood as<br />
well as the Ford Amphitheatre,<br />
LAFF is world renowned for its<br />
level of excellence and the quality<br />
of its festival programming<br />
and films, and promises to show<br />
us once again why LAFF is one<br />
of the leaders among film festivals.<br />
I, for one, am always<br />
amazed at the consistency and<br />
quality of films at LAFF and this<br />
year is no different. The slate of<br />
films is as diverse as it gets,<br />
showcasing some old friends as<br />
well as the new wave of insightful,<br />
visionary and entertaining<br />
filmmakers. Always with its<br />
pulse on the beat of the world,<br />
this year you can expect controversy,<br />
political commentary,<br />
humor, drama and as always,<br />
entertainment.<br />
This year LAFF<br />
brings us over 70 feature films,<br />
70 shorts and 50 music videos<br />
representing over 30 countries,<br />
not to mention the always wellreceived<br />
Coffee Talks, Festival<br />
Conversations with Artists in<br />
Residence, Poolside Chats,<br />
FREE SCREENINGS, anniversary<br />
special screenings and for all<br />
you filmmakers out there, an<br />
indispensable seminar on film<br />
financing.<br />
Kicking off LAFF<br />
2009, is the world premiere of<br />
what looks to become an audience<br />
favorite right out of the box,<br />
PAPER MAN. With an all star<br />
cast that includes Jeff Daniels,<br />
the always handsome and ever<br />
funny Ryan Reynolds, and the<br />
even funnier (and festival<br />
favorite) Lisa Kudrow, writers<br />
Kieran and Michele Mulroney<br />
make their directorial debut with<br />
this little charmer about a writer<br />
caught between a rock and a hard<br />
place (deadlines, a wife, a superhero<br />
who lives inside his head<br />
and the desire to never grow up).<br />
Adding to the mix is a teenage<br />
girl who turns his world inside<br />
out. Now with a combo like that<br />
going on , it’s a good thing that<br />
legendary outlaw John Dillinger<br />
makes an appearance at the fest<br />
with PUBLIC ENEMIES. The<br />
true story of J. Edgar Hoover’s<br />
Public Enemy #1 and the rise of<br />
the FBI and its top agent Melvin<br />
Purvis, Johnny Depp and<br />
Christian Bale take control of<br />
LAFF’s Centerpiece Premiere<br />
with guns blazing and charm and<br />
good looks flowing. And take<br />
note, this duo is so lethal, the film<br />
needs two showings! One of the<br />
most anticipated releases of the<br />
summer, catch this sure fire winner<br />
at LAFF before it hits theatres!<br />
And as if that’s not<br />
enough for headliners, how about<br />
TRANSFORMERS 2:<br />
REVENGE OF THE FALLEN?<br />
Taking the world by storm with<br />
its world premiere at LAFF in<br />
2007, TRANSFORMERS,<br />
became a blockbuster of global<br />
proportion. Well our heroes are<br />
back at LAFF as they battle to<br />
save the world from the<br />
Decepticons and the always evil,<br />
Megatron. Closing out all the fun<br />
and excitement this year on June<br />
28th will be PONYO, Hayao<br />
Miyazaki’s animated magical<br />
tale of Ponyo, inspired by the legendary<br />
Hans Christian Anderson<br />
tale, “The Little Mermaid.” A<br />
beauteous and enchanting film,<br />
PONYO will be the perfect end<br />
to a perfect festival.<br />
But let’s turn our<br />
attention to what you always ask<br />
for and look for, my annual picks<br />
of LAFF 2009 MUST SEE FES-<br />
TIVAL FILMS.<br />
A definite must see is<br />
none other than Lynn Shelton’s<br />
hysterical HUMPDAY. Now, I<br />
know, when you hear the word<br />
“humpday” you think of<br />
Wednesday, that day in the middle<br />
of the week. Well, Shelton<br />
now gives new meaning to the<br />
word with the story of Ben and<br />
Andrew. Ben is a responsible<br />
man. Married to the lovely Anna,<br />
they are living the once-upon-atime-pre-recession<br />
American<br />
Dream. Andrew, on the other<br />
hand, is still stuck in frat boy<br />
land, living only to party, and I do<br />
mean party, especially since he<br />
lives in some of the most fertile<br />
pot-growing areas of the United<br />
States. But, you know guys.<br />
While they may appear to be<br />
“men” on the outside, they never<br />
quite lose that frat boy mentality<br />
which makes it particularly easy<br />
for Andrew to weave his magical<br />
spell on Ben, by one night getting<br />
Ben to cast away responsibility<br />
and re-enter Andrew’s world of<br />
fun and frolic. Thanks to the consumption<br />
of a lot of alcohol and<br />
even more weed, it doesn’t take<br />
long for Ben and Andrew to turn<br />
their attention to Seattle’s porn<br />
film festival. (Down boys,<br />
down! Yes, there are many porn<br />
festivals out there.) But for our<br />
boys, the discussion takes on new<br />
meaning as they opine that the<br />
only worthwhile award winning<br />
film would be one starring them<br />
as two straight friends having<br />
sex. And while this idea may be<br />
the result of drunken ramblings,<br />
the introspective thoughts it provokes<br />
cause each to take pause<br />
and look at the lives they are<br />
leading.<br />
Mark Duplass, the acting<br />
half of the filmmaking<br />
Duplass Brothers who brought us<br />
“The Puffy Chair” and recently<br />
“Baghead”, stars as the straightlaced<br />
Ben while veteran Joshua<br />
Leonard tackles the party hearty<br />
Andrew. Relying on what<br />
appears to be a good deal of adlib<br />
and non-sensical mumbo<br />
jumbo, writer/director Shelton<br />
captures the true essence and<br />
humor of the characters and the<br />
situation, further solidifying for<br />
all women out there that men are<br />
morons; maybe cute and<br />
adorable, but still morons.<br />
HUMPDAY screens<br />
on Friday, June 19th at 10:00<br />
p.m. at the Mann Festival Theatre<br />
and Monday, June 22nd at 4:45<br />
p.m. at the Landmark.<br />
Taking on a serious<br />
tone is one of the most controversial<br />
films in the festival this year<br />
- BANANAS!. Originally slated<br />
as a competitor in the<br />
Documentary Category, due to<br />
pressure from the Dole Food<br />
Company, the film was pulled<br />
from competition but still included<br />
in the fest as a special screening.<br />
Special is an understatement.<br />
Directed by Swedish filmmaker<br />
Fredrik Gertten,<br />
BANANAS! is an expose on the<br />
multi-million dollar international<br />
agribusiness of bananas and the<br />
alleged poisoning of the banana<br />
farm workers due to use of pesticides.<br />
Filmed in pure documentary<br />
style, the events are chronicled<br />
through narration.<br />
There have been multiple<br />
lawsuits going for a number<br />
of years against Dole Food Co.<br />
and various pesticide companies<br />
who manufacture, sell, distribute<br />
and/or use dibromochloropropane<br />
(DBCP), a toxic chemical<br />
that causes sterility as a result<br />
of prolonged exposure. In court<br />
documents, Dole Food Co. has<br />
even admitted to “prior” use of<br />
pesticides in its cultivation of<br />
bananas, thus exposing thousands<br />
of workers in Costa Rica<br />
and Nicaragua, among others, to<br />
the toxins. Verdicts awarded in<br />
Nicaragua have now been<br />
brought to the US for enforcement<br />
against the U.S. based<br />
defendant, Dole Food Co. The<br />
result of one such lawsuit was a<br />
substantial 2007 jury verdict in<br />
favor of numerous Nicaraguan<br />
laborers, many of whose stories<br />
are told in this film. And as<br />
comes as no surprise, the matter<br />
is currently up on appeal.<br />
However, several<br />
months after completion of<br />
BANANAS!, new developments<br />
arose when two other lawsuits<br />
filed by the same attorney on<br />
behalf of even more workers,<br />
were thrown out of Court based<br />
on evidence that the plaintiffs’<br />
attorneys, including L.A. attorney<br />
Juan Dominguez, allegedly<br />
fabricated the entire situation by<br />
“hiring” plaintiffs, falsifying evidence<br />
and promising payoffs.<br />
Dominguez may now face contempt<br />
charges and potential disciplinary<br />
actions by the California<br />
State Bar.<br />
Already accepted at<br />
LAFF, however, in light of the<br />
recent developments at the end of<br />
April 2009, BANANAS! was<br />
removed from competition,<br />
despite an addenda and disclaimer<br />
by Gertten to the film setting<br />
forth the latest Court developments<br />
and Dole’s position.<br />
Dissatisfied with Gertten’s disclaimers,<br />
and seemingly ignorant<br />
to a filmmaker’s First<br />
Amendment rights and artistic<br />
expression, Dole has persisted in<br />
its attempts to remove the film<br />
from festival competition and<br />
movie screens, threatening litigation<br />
at every turn on allegations<br />
of fraud and defamation.<br />
I recently learned that<br />
neither Dole Food Co. nor Dole<br />
attorney, Scott Edelman, have<br />
screened the film, yet already<br />
have their “preconceived”<br />
notions of fraud, lies and untruths<br />
which have manifested into communications<br />
to LAFF sponsors .<br />
According to Dole attorney<br />
Edelman, it is not Dole’s intention<br />
to not have the film shown<br />
yet, Dole has threatened to sue if<br />
the film is shown at the Festival.<br />
Edelman has further stated that<br />
Dole disputes the events depicted<br />
in Gertten’s film, again without<br />
benefit of seeing the film.<br />
Filmmakers tell a story based on<br />
what is put before them, what<br />
they see. Did Dole assist in the<br />
making of the film or provide<br />
information to dispute that set<br />
forth in the documentary, the<br />
filming of which ended in 2007<br />
prior to the latest barrage of allegations<br />
against plaintiffs’ attorney<br />
Dominguez? Is it not just<br />
possible that the events in the<br />
film are true and that Dole has<br />
made subsequent remedial corrections<br />
or, perish the thought,<br />
that some sort of fraud was perpetrated<br />
in subsequent lawsuits?<br />
If Dole was using DBCP and<br />
laborers were harmed, shouldn’t<br />
those laborers be entitled to recompense?<br />
And the even bigger<br />
question that arises, if DBCP was<br />
and/or is being used, what harm<br />
is causing to the world population<br />
who eat these fruits? And if<br />
Dole has nothing to hide and is so<br />
certain the film contains falsehoods,<br />
do they not have enough<br />
faith in the public to ascertain for<br />
themselves what is fact and what<br />
is fiction? Better yet, counter it<br />
with their own film setting forth<br />
their position. These are questions<br />
that should be raised and<br />
that moviegoers should be<br />
allowed to ask for themselves.<br />
BANANAS! is a<br />
“Must See” festival film.<br />
Screening on Saturday, June 20<br />
at 7:30 at the James Bridges<br />
Theater with a special panel discussion<br />
immediately following<br />
thereafter, a second screening is<br />
set for Tuesday, June 23 at 9:15<br />
p.m. at the Landmark. There is<br />
also a lunchtime talk with Fredrik<br />
Gertten on June 22 at 12:20 at the<br />
Zone Perfect.live.create.lounge.<br />
Looking for a change<br />
in the weather? Then WEATH-<br />
ER GIRL is in the forecast for<br />
you. One of LAFF’s “Guilty<br />
Pleasures”, “Sassy” Sylvia Miller<br />
is Seattle’s cute, perky and sassy<br />
weather girl. Beloved by all, and<br />
most particularly co-anchor Dale<br />
Waters, Sylvia’s entire life falls<br />
apart one morning on camera<br />
after she discovers a pair of<br />
bright pink lace panties in Dale’s<br />
dressing room. Sadly, the panties<br />
are not Sylvia’s. But, what better<br />
way to call out your cheating<br />
rat boyfriend than to do it on live<br />
tv. Of course, a meltdown on live<br />
tv also means a meltdown in life<br />
as not only does Sylvia no longer<br />
have her main squeeze Dale, she<br />
loses her job, loses her apartment,<br />
loses her friends and loses<br />
her dignity. On the flip said, one<br />
does get instant fame on<br />
YouTube thanks to all the viewings<br />
of the tv meltdown.<br />
But, does someone as<br />
sassy as Sylvia just give up,<br />
crawl in a hole and call it quits?<br />
Naw. She takes refuge in her<br />
baby brother Walt’s apartment<br />
which is also shared by his<br />
friend, Byron. She pulls herself<br />
together after having the door<br />
slammed in her face by every tv<br />
and radio station in Seattle, by<br />
finally grabbing the job of the<br />
century, or not - a waitress at a<br />
local restaurant for a tyrant of a<br />
gum-chomping manager whose<br />
main grounds for employment<br />
termination is the failure to bring<br />
your own wine key to work. And<br />
she jumps back into the dating<br />
pool starting with the egomaniacal,<br />
Charles. But while Sylvia is<br />
out looking for a new life, it looks<br />
like life may be right on her<br />
doorstep in the form of Byron. Or<br />
not.<br />
Written and directed<br />
by Blayne Weaver, the seeds for<br />
WEATHER GIRL came from his<br />
own relationship some years<br />
back and the societal pressures<br />
placed on women to “hurry up”<br />
and find the right guy, right job<br />
and settle down. With the character<br />
of Sylvia, he takes a woman<br />
who has it all and then loses it all,<br />
thus being forced to “start all<br />
over” and still with the societal<br />
pressures looming like black rain<br />
clouds overhead. The story is<br />
steeped in life and thanks to the<br />
well crafted full bodied and complete<br />
characterization and plotlines,<br />
connects to something<br />
within each of us.<br />
Each actor defines<br />
each character to a tee starting<br />
with Tricia O’Kelley as Sylvia.<br />
O’Kelley is a joy to watch. She<br />
has depth, excellent comedic timing<br />
and a dead pan delivery to die<br />
for. Her emotional range is fun to<br />
watch. Can’t do much better than<br />
Mark Harmon who easily slides<br />
into the role of Dale Waters. I<br />
swear that Harmon modeled<br />
Dan’s on camera demeanor after<br />
none other than KTLA’s own<br />
debonair weatherman, Mark<br />
Kriski. Jon Cryer tackles the<br />
egotist Charlie with a humorous<br />
pompous insecurity. A familiar<br />
face to all is Patrick J. Adams<br />
who makes Byron the kind of<br />
guy every gal wants - as a best<br />
friend, confidante, annoyance,<br />
lover. Likeable, funny, entertaining.<br />
And his chemistry with<br />
O’Kelley is smooth as silk. Ryan<br />
Devlin takes it up a notch as<br />
Sylvia’s brother Walt. Going for<br />
the laugh at every turn, he is a<br />
typical younger brother. (And<br />
his torments remind me so much<br />
of my own dear brother, Ed.)<br />
The familiar faces of Blair<br />
Underwood, Jane Lynch, Marin<br />
Hinkle and Enrico Colantoni are<br />
all that’s needed to complete the<br />
picture.<br />
Cinematographer<br />
Brandon Trost provides a saturated<br />
color palette which compliments<br />
the eclectic, hit-the-nailon-the-head<br />
production design of<br />
Michael Fitzgerald.<br />
It may be raining in<br />
Seattle, but the sun will be shining<br />
at LAFF for WEATHER<br />
GIRL. Screening Friday, June 19<br />
at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Crest<br />
and Wednesday, June 24 at 9:30<br />
p.m. in The Landmark.<br />
Every film festival<br />
needs some satiric, acrid, vitriolic,<br />
profanity ridden mockumentary<br />
told with the flair of<br />
“The Office” and the delicious<br />
wry humor of British, particularly<br />
when aimed at politicians and<br />
the political system. Never one<br />
to disappoint, LAFF gives us IN<br />
THE LOOP, a slick, riotous,<br />
laugh out loud (at the absurdity<br />
of politics) funny film that makes<br />
the Watergate break-in, Iran<br />
Contra, the Bush Administration,<br />
rumors of WMD and the hanging<br />
chads look like child’s play.<br />
Sticking its neck out once again,<br />
the U.S. is spearheading military<br />
engagement in the Middle East -<br />
allegedly; well, at least that<br />
appears that way when British<br />
government minister Simon<br />
Foster inadvertently has a slight<br />
slip of the tongue during a tv<br />
interview describing a rumored<br />
U.S. War effort in the Middle east<br />
as “unenforceable.” Hmmm.<br />
Not one to stand on ceremony<br />
and believing himself to be<br />
almighty and powerful, Chief<br />
Communications Officer<br />
Malcolm Tucker begins his own<br />
verbal war packing plenty of profanity<br />
and vulgarity against not<br />
only poor Foster, but everyone<br />
who crosses his path, from his<br />
assistant Judy to United States<br />
Army General Miller and Karen<br />
Clark, US Secretary of<br />
Diplomacy. Escalating into a<br />
new brand of Machiavellian<br />
political spin, it doesn’t take long<br />
for a U.S. contingent in London<br />
to feel the brunt of Tucker’s angst<br />
and the ineffectiveness of Foster<br />
(who always seems to be the<br />
“meat” in a meet and greet) and<br />
for the Brits to wander across the<br />
pond with Tucker in hot pusuit<br />
trying to gatecrash a super secret<br />
War Committee aka Future<br />
Planning Committee helmed by<br />
Senator Linton Barwick. And<br />
through it all, standing on the<br />
sidelines of history (and helping<br />
to fuel them) is Foster’s new<br />
assistant Toby, who thanks to<br />
well connected present and former<br />
girlfriends, gets a leg up for<br />
both himself and Foster. Sub-<br />
plots abound involving Karen<br />
Clark and General Miller, not to<br />
mention Clark’s bright-eyed<br />
assistant and voice of reason,<br />
intern Liza Weld who had the<br />
audacity to author a paper on<br />
“Post War Planning: Parameters,<br />
Implications and Possibilities”,<br />
which in boils down to war is not<br />
healthy for people and other living<br />
creatures.<br />
With a rapid staccato<br />
whisper-down-the-lane efficiency,<br />
secrets are spilled, rumors are<br />
spun and idiocy and lunacy reign<br />
supreme, albeit in the somewhat<br />
restrained formality of the<br />
British. And through it all, you<br />
won’t stop laughing.<br />
Casting is sterling.<br />
Tom Hollander, who American<br />
audiences may best recognize as<br />
Cutler Beckett in “Pirates of the<br />
Caribbean” is a delight as the<br />
seemingly lost Simon Foster<br />
while Peter Capaldi, a 25 year<br />
veteran of British tv and film<br />
jumps into the fray with what can<br />
only be described as an unforgettable<br />
performance as the vitriolic<br />
histrionic Malcolm Tucker.<br />
Easily handling the role of Toby,<br />
Chris Addison is a talent that I<br />
sincerely hope American directors<br />
try and nab. He is priceless.<br />
Very much has a Rainn Wilson<br />
quality to his performance. Gina<br />
McKee is formidable as Tucker’s<br />
assistant Judy. And as good as<br />
the Brits are, we Americans have<br />
a strong contingent here starting<br />
with David Rasche who is at his<br />
most arrogant obnoxious best as<br />
Senator Linton Barwick.<br />
Following close behind him is<br />
James Gandolfini as General<br />
Miller who brings new meaning<br />
to snide. He oozes slimy slickness.<br />
Mimi Kennedy is a gem as<br />
Karen Clark but it is the freshness<br />
and innocent honesty of<br />
Anna Chlumsky’s Liza that<br />
strikes a chord amongst chaos.<br />
And did I mention a wonderful<br />
appearance by none other than<br />
Steve Coogan?<br />
One of the best political<br />
spin films bar none has<br />
always been Barry Levinson’s<br />
“Wag the Dog”. With IN THE<br />
LOOP, writer/director Armando<br />
Iannucci and his writing team of<br />
Jesse Armstrong, Simon<br />
Blackwell, Ian Martin and Tony<br />
Roshe, comes in a close second,<br />
while Tom Hollander’s Foster<br />
and Peter Capaldi’s Tucker strike<br />
gold with performances that echo<br />
those of DeNiro and Hoffman,<br />
albeit DeNiro and Hoffman with<br />
an infusion of over-the-top vulgarity<br />
and profanity. With a story<br />
that unfolds on both sides of the<br />
Atlantic, IN THE LOOP is essentially<br />
an extension of Iannucci’s<br />
very successful British television<br />
comedy, “The Thick Of It”, or in<br />
the words of producer Kevin<br />
Loader, “The Thick of It Goes to<br />
Washington.” For those of you<br />
that have never seen the tv series,<br />
you are in the ride of your life<br />
with IN THE LOOP.<br />
Raucous and ribald<br />
with delicious dialogue, an overthe-top<br />
cast and enough spin to<br />
make your head spin, IN THE<br />
LOOP is one of my top five Must<br />
See Festival Films. IN THE<br />
LOOP screens Saturday, June 20<br />
at 7:00 p.m. at the most beautiful<br />
theatre in Westwood, The<br />
Majestic Crest.<br />
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Things will definitely<br />
get a little bit loud with the rockumentary<br />
IT MIGHT GET<br />
LOUD, a sit down with three<br />
generations of rock legends, guitarists<br />
Jimmy Page (Led<br />
Zeppelin), The Edge (U2) and<br />
Jack White (White Stripes).<br />
Three very different gentlemen.<br />
Three very different backrounds.<br />
Three very different styles. One<br />
common passion. This is one<br />
room in rock ‘n roll heaven.<br />
Directed by Oscar<br />
winner David Guggenheim, who<br />
graced LAFF a few years back<br />
with a little project called “An<br />
Inconvenient Truth” , IT MIGHT<br />
GET LOUD is the stuff that<br />
dreams are made of. Giving us<br />
an up close and personal look at<br />
each of these virtuosos, we are<br />
privy to the intimate details of<br />
their childhoods (did you know<br />
Jack White was an upholsterer or<br />
that Page was a studio musician<br />
and a painter) and chronicle their<br />
careers from child to adult to legend.<br />
Fascinating is a look<br />
at the technical achievements<br />
and developments each has<br />
brought not only to music but to<br />
the guitar. For Page, it’s the double<br />
neck guitar which was initially<br />
designed and developed for<br />
the first tour following the<br />
release of Zeppelin IV with the<br />
classic, “Stairway to Heaven.”<br />
The Edge, one of the most techno<br />
savvy guys out there, proudly<br />
displays and demonstrates his<br />
pedal sound effects designs.<br />
White is the father of invention.<br />
Give him a few nails, a piece of<br />
wood, an empty Coca Cola bottle<br />
and a steel string and he will give<br />
you an amplified guitar. White is<br />
also credited with the innovative<br />
design of a hand mic custom<br />
placed inside his guitar.<br />
Watching the three<br />
together, the camera captures<br />
their shared passion, love and<br />
appreciation. You see what<br />
drives them, moves them,<br />
inspires them now and inspired<br />
them then. Page has an elegance<br />
and grace about him. The elder<br />
statesman, if you will. You note<br />
his long slender fingers as he not<br />
only solos, but jams with The<br />
Edge and White, and even when<br />
doing an air guitar solo to Link<br />
Wray’s “Rumble.” The Edge is<br />
your average guy in the street but<br />
goes inside of himself when he<br />
starts to play. You see the emotional<br />
transformation as he<br />
becomes one with the guitar.<br />
White has an intensity and earthiness<br />
all his own which we see<br />
not only through footage of fingers<br />
and guitar strings bloodied<br />
from his furious play, but from<br />
the bluesy vibe he puts forth.<br />
Each is oblivious to the everyone<br />
and everything around them<br />
when they play. Each has a relationship<br />
with the guitar that<br />
rivals all others.<br />
Travelling from<br />
Headley Grange where<br />
“Stairway to Heaven” and<br />
“Black Dog” were written and<br />
Page’s private tour and personal<br />
insight and recollections into his<br />
experiences there, to The Edge’s<br />
small studio in Dublin where he<br />
is laying down tracks and to his<br />
high school where he hooked up<br />
with a guy now known as Bono<br />
oh so many years ago, to an old<br />
farmhouse in Tennessee where<br />
White actually pens a tune while<br />
on camera, your hairs will stand<br />
on end with awe and excitement<br />
at watching history unfold before<br />
you. Adding to the experience is<br />
the knowledge that never before<br />
have these stories been told in<br />
this fashion. Never before has a<br />
camera been welcomed into the<br />
home of Jimmy Page or the<br />
kitchen of The Edge. We even<br />
get to see Jack White’s first electric<br />
guitar; plastic, purchased in<br />
the long-defunct Montgomery<br />
Ward’s Department Store. I had<br />
goosebumps throughout most of<br />
this film. It’s that special.<br />
Crisply edited with an<br />
enormous amount of vintage<br />
footage of classic performances<br />
not only from Page, The Edge<br />
and White but their idols, interwoven<br />
with “the summit” meeting<br />
of our heroes and their individual<br />
stories, this is THE film<br />
for anyone that appreciates<br />
music. And if you are a fan of<br />
any of the three, this is beyond<br />
must see.<br />
IT MIGHT GET<br />
LOUD... oh yeah. It’s gonna get<br />
real loud. This is the penultimate<br />
intimate rock experience and<br />
your own little piece of rock ‘n<br />
roll heaven.<br />
IT MIGHT GET<br />
LOUD plays Friday, June 19 at<br />
7:00 p.m. at the Mann Festival<br />
Theatre with an encore on<br />
Monday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. at<br />
The Landmark. Rock on!!!<br />
Well, we’ve made it.<br />
We are down to my final three<br />
must see films and my #1 picks<br />
the Narrative and Documentary<br />
Competitions as well as #1 pick<br />
of the entire festival. So, without<br />
any further ado, coming at #1 in<br />
the Documentary Competition<br />
is. . . BRANSON, a story that<br />
chronicles the lives of performers,<br />
wanna be performers,<br />
wannabe rock stars and frustrated<br />
limelight seeking individuals<br />
trying to make ends meet just to<br />
pursue their dreams of stardom,<br />
all playing out in Branson,<br />
Missouri, one of the entertainment<br />
capitals of the USA.<br />
And lordee, lordee,<br />
lordee! I have to say it. I was<br />
just awaitin’ for the collection<br />
plate to get passed around!<br />
BRANSON is a hoot and a<br />
holler. The Devil certainly is<br />
setting up his workshop in good<br />
ol’ Branson, MO because no<br />
matter how much you pray to the<br />
Lord and look for his guidance<br />
and help in making you a star, the<br />
Devil is right in there tempting<br />
you to shoot yourself in the foot<br />
(which in the case of some of the<br />
film’s subjects would be an<br />
improvement). And I just knew<br />
we were all goin’to hell in a hand<br />
basket when Jim Bakker showed<br />
up on the scene.<br />
Focusing on Johnny<br />
Cash impersonator, Jackson<br />
Cash, writer/director Brent<br />
Meeske follows Cash’s tale of<br />
rags to riches to rags, drugs and<br />
alcohol, and hopefully, back to<br />
riches as he appears on the<br />
Branson scene living out of his<br />
car, hand-to-mouth. When we<br />
first meet Cash he is either peddling<br />
his CD’s on foot at gas stations<br />
hawking to people filling<br />
up, or singing for his supper at<br />
the mall. Concurrently, we meet<br />
up with single mother Amber<br />
Campbell, frustrated waitress by<br />
day, at night a singer in an outdated<br />
60’s legend tribute show<br />
produced by Terry and Nita<br />
Wayne. Then there’s Geoff<br />
Hastings Haberer and his wife<br />
Peggy Lee. Geoff left a six figure<br />
salary at the St. Regis Hotel<br />
in NYC to move to Branson to<br />
“make it” as a performer with his<br />
wife Peggy Lee. For Peggy Lee,<br />
Branson is God’s country; the<br />
place she wants to raise their<br />
daughter; the place that God sent<br />
them to, to do his work and follow<br />
their path. Angela and Blake<br />
Walker love nothing better than<br />
to perform but due to the need to<br />
put a roof over their daughter’s<br />
head, in addition to pursuing<br />
their dreams, they make ends<br />
meet doing whatever jobs they<br />
can get in the local mall.<br />
Jackson Cash is the<br />
focal centerpiece of this film and<br />
folks, he truly is a talent, so much<br />
so, in fact, that within a short<br />
time in Branson he lucked out in<br />
meeting father and son Jim and<br />
Jim, Jr. Mocke, owners of one of<br />
the larger more respectable theaters<br />
in Branson. But Meeske’s<br />
camera catches not only the talent<br />
but the pitfalls of having such<br />
talent and the temptations of the<br />
devil to which Cash succumbs -<br />
cocaine, meth and alcohol.<br />
Meeske draws you into Cash’s<br />
story and evokes both sympathy<br />
and disgust for Cash, his fortunes<br />
and his foibles. Likewise,<br />
Meeske provides depth to Cash’s<br />
saga through the Mockes. Dad<br />
and son come across as two of<br />
the most genuine nice guys one<br />
could ever hope to meet and<br />
prove to be Cash’s salvation.<br />
But the icing on the cake with<br />
Cash’s story comes from none<br />
other than Johnny Cash’s sister<br />
Joanne Cash and none other than<br />
Jim Bakker (Yes folks, that Jim<br />
Bakker), as they have Cash bear<br />
witness to Christ the savior. But,<br />
as I said, Branson is the Devil’s<br />
workshop so watch closely to see<br />
what befalls Cash.<br />
Notable also is Amber<br />
Campbell, another piece of work<br />
for whom you develop great<br />
admiration for her tenacity and<br />
sticktuitiveness. But again,<br />
Meeske provides a very balanced<br />
portrayal her talent, her situation<br />
and how she evolves over the<br />
course of the filming, particularly<br />
with changing performance<br />
situations.<br />
Selecting personalities<br />
that are in and of themselves<br />
quite intriguing (not to mention<br />
some of their “productions”),<br />
Meeske hones in on the crux of<br />
the Branson experience - the<br />
drive that each of these people<br />
have and what they are willing to<br />
sacrifice to “be a star”. (But I<br />
have to seriously question Geoff<br />
Haberer and his decision to walk<br />
away from $100K a year.) The<br />
whole Branson experience is<br />
something to watch, particularly<br />
from this “lower end” of the<br />
spectrum. These aren’t the headline<br />
theatres or<br />
headliners/”stars”. And take<br />
note of the mall experiences.<br />
Gives new meaning to “singing<br />
for your supper.” Technically,<br />
the lensing is solid and editing is<br />
exceptional and establishes tone<br />
and pacing of the film.<br />
Not just a documentary<br />
about Branson’s entertainment<br />
scene, we also get a lesson<br />
in history from the spokesman<br />
for the Branson Chamber of<br />
Commerce. Brimming with<br />
information on the history of<br />
Branson, did you know that<br />
Branson became a “showcase”<br />
thanks to a hole in the ground<br />
that someone decided to charge<br />
admission to see?<br />
Real highlights in the<br />
production are Cash’s performances.<br />
You would swear that the<br />
Man in Black himself had risen<br />
from the grave. Cash alone is<br />
worth the price of admission.<br />
My #1 Must See<br />
Festival Film in the<br />
Documentary Competition,<br />
BRANSON, is definitely worth<br />
more than a looksee. Besides,<br />
I’d be afraid that lightening<br />
would come down from above<br />
and strike you down if you didn’t<br />
see it. BRANSON is proof that<br />
God does work in very mysterious<br />
ways.<br />
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BRANSON hits town<br />
on Sunday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
at the Regent theater with a<br />
repeat performance on Thursday,<br />
June 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the<br />
Regent. And, as an added bonus,<br />
following in the footsteps of<br />
those rock gods, Anvil, rumor<br />
has it that Jackson Cash may be<br />
performing after Sunday’s<br />
screening.<br />
What would LAFF be<br />
without a film that you can’t help<br />
but fall in love with. This year,<br />
that film is DEAR LEMON<br />
LIMA, my #1 Must See Festival<br />
Film in the Narrative<br />
Competition. I can’t be effusive<br />
enough in my praise about this<br />
film.<br />
DEAR LEMON<br />
LIMA is the most charming, genuine,<br />
cute, sweet and utterly<br />
adorable film!!!!!! Cotton candy<br />
colored joy. As soon as the film<br />
ended, I wanted to see it again.<br />
The film makes your heart smile.<br />
DEAR LEMON<br />
LIMA is the story of Vanessa<br />
Lemor, a lonely 13 year old living<br />
in Alaska. Her father is from<br />
the Yup’ik Eskimo tribe and her<br />
mother a plain old Caucasian,<br />
making Vanessa somewhat of a<br />
halfbreed and the brunt of jokes<br />
by the kids at school. Her<br />
Eskimo heritage is also something<br />
that she chooses to ignore.<br />
A girly girl, My Little Pony, rainbows,<br />
pinks, purples, beads,<br />
hearts, flowers, and a 14 year old<br />
boy named Philip (complete with<br />
pages and pages of the requisite<br />
“I love Philip” doodles) fill her<br />
life. Every day she writes in her<br />
diary to her imaginary friend,<br />
DEAR LEMON LIMA. In the<br />
summer, she runs an ice cream<br />
store in the middle of a park.<br />
Intelligent but unathletic, she is<br />
always the last person picked for<br />
any team in sports but the first<br />
one people may go to for homework<br />
help. But despite this,<br />
Vanessa is her own woman. She<br />
stands up for her beliefs and for<br />
her true love, at least until she<br />
gets dumped because a “man” of<br />
Philip’s experience can’t be bothered<br />
with a childhood friend and<br />
must move on to more adult relationships.<br />
Determined to win<br />
back her true love, Vanessa<br />
spends the summer plotting and<br />
planning. Luckily, she is awarded<br />
a minority scholarship at the private<br />
academy Philip attends.<br />
Unfortunately, however, she is<br />
relegated to classification as a<br />
“FUBAR” which makes her<br />
lower than dirt in the eyes of her<br />
schoolmates. And even worse,<br />
Philip is anything less than kind<br />
to her. But, an opportunity presents<br />
itself that just may be<br />
Vanessa’s ticket to love - the<br />
Snowstorm Survivor<br />
Championship, an event inspired<br />
by Native events in the World<br />
Eskimo Indian Olympics.<br />
Unfortunately, or not, despite her<br />
lack of athletic skills, Vanessa is<br />
not only appointed a team captain<br />
but is the only freshman<br />
team captain.<br />
Believing that winning<br />
the Championship will win<br />
back her true love, Vanessa<br />
assembles the most unlikely of<br />
teammates - the adorable little<br />
weakling and socially inept<br />
Hercules Howard , pathological<br />
liar Samantha who insists that<br />
her father is rapper Puff Daddy,<br />
Madeline Amigone aka Nothing,<br />
a slightly overweight intellectual<br />
whose parents own the local<br />
funeral parlor, and Emmeline<br />
and Lynne Chin. As training<br />
begins, friendships develop, allegiances<br />
and loyalties are tested,<br />
and 13 year old Vanessa gets<br />
some valuable lessons in life,<br />
love and knowing yourself.<br />
With the opening<br />
frame, your heart just jumps for<br />
joy. Writer/director Suzi<br />
Yoonessi captivates and captures<br />
with bright, vivid girly animation,<br />
setting the color palette of<br />
the film and tenor of the characters<br />
in one fell swoop. You<br />
immediately have to go “awww,<br />
how adorable.” And you are<br />
hooked. Shot in Alaska, key to<br />
the success of this film and its<br />
characters is the incorporation<br />
and authenticity of Alaskan<br />
Native elements for which assistance<br />
was given by the 13 tribal<br />
councils in Alaska, and particularly<br />
as to native Yup’ik dances<br />
and customs which are an integral<br />
part of the film.<br />
The story itself is<br />
enchanting. Every girl and<br />
female out there should be flocking<br />
to see this film. I don’t think<br />
there isn’t one of us that can<br />
relate to that puppy love crush<br />
with the doodling and flowery<br />
writing and the blend of teenage<br />
angst. Perfectly priceless.<br />
As for<br />
casting...impeccable, starting<br />
with Savanah Wiltfong as<br />
Vanessa. Half Yuk’ip, Samantha<br />
came into this production after<br />
she posted an audition of herself<br />
on YouTube which made its way<br />
onto the computer screens of<br />
Yoonessi. With only a few small<br />
local junior high school productions<br />
to her credit, Samantha<br />
wowed Yoonessi and one look at<br />
her on screen and you can see<br />
why. She is luminous. At this<br />
early age, she has dead pan delivery<br />
and comedic timing and a<br />
sincerity and warmth that is<br />
infectious. Further complimenting<br />
her performance here is the<br />
fact that she was familiar not<br />
only with Yuk’ip dances but the<br />
WEOI games and the events<br />
which are detailed and extremely<br />
specific. Zane Huett will steal<br />
your heart as little Hercules. For<br />
those of you that aren’t familiar<br />
with Zane’s work, pop in a DVD<br />
of “Desperate Housewives”<br />
where Zane plays Parker Scavo.<br />
And the adults are no<br />
slouches either, starting with<br />
Elaine Hendrix as gym Coach<br />
Roach. Absolutely HYSTERI-<br />
CAL!!!!!! Looking as unglamorous<br />
as I have ever seen her,<br />
Hendrix puts a brusk, brutish,<br />
gung-ho take on Coach Roach<br />
and nevermoreso then when<br />
demonstrating a two man carry,<br />
Eskimo style. You won’t stop<br />
laughing each time she comes on<br />
screen. And how about<br />
Independent Spirit Award winner<br />
and Best Actress Oscar nominee,<br />
Melissa Leo. As Hercules’mother,<br />
she is the embodiment of<br />
dowdy, old, frustrated, annoying<br />
and always obedient wife and<br />
mother. Again, the minute she<br />
appears on screen, you have to<br />
laugh. Not to be outdone, Beth<br />
Grant steps in as by the book<br />
Principal Applebomb who just<br />
happens to be the faculty sponsor<br />
of Vanessa’s team in competition.<br />
Of the adult actors, Grant is<br />
the one with an almost complete<br />
180 degree character evolution<br />
filled with comedy and heart that<br />
is a joy to watch.<br />
Technically, DEAR<br />
LEMON LIMA is so above par<br />
not only for most fest films, but<br />
films as a whole. Solid production<br />
values. Impeccable blend of<br />
animation and live action. Colors<br />
are rich, vibrant and just pop -<br />
like being in a candy store.<br />
Balancing that look are the pastels<br />
of valentine heart candies<br />
which is used in walls and clothing.<br />
A lot of thought went into<br />
creating this beautiful palette.<br />
Make DEAR<br />
LEMON LIMA your film friend<br />
and #1 Must See Narrative<br />
Feature. It will make your heart<br />
smile. Screenings are Saturday,<br />
June 20 at 7:15 p.m. at Mann<br />
Festival Theatre and Tuesday,<br />
June 23, at 4:30 p.m. at The<br />
Landmark.<br />
As to be expected, I<br />
saved the best for last - my #1<br />
Must See Festival film of the<br />
entire festival. If you can only see<br />
one film at LAFF 2009, make it<br />
THE COVE.<br />
Powerful. Visceral.<br />
Heartbreaking. Humbling.<br />
Inspiring.<br />
You all probably<br />
remember, or at least know of,<br />
the beloved television series<br />
“Flipper.” An integral part of the<br />
success of “Flipper” was Richard<br />
O’Barry who, in the 1960’s was<br />
the world’s leading authority on<br />
dolphin training. The Flipper<br />
lagoon, dock and house was<br />
actually O’Barry’s and it’s where<br />
he trained and cared for the dolphins<br />
who took turns playing<br />
Flipper. Free to swim in the<br />
water and well cared for, all of<br />
that came to a screeching halt<br />
with the cancellation of the tv<br />
show and the dolphins were sent<br />
to a seaquarium. It was there that<br />
O’Barry’s special and I believe,<br />
favorite dolphin, Kathy, died in<br />
his arms. Contained in a small<br />
tank, unable to swim free, engage<br />
with humans and exercise properly,<br />
according to O’Barry, he<br />
truly believes that Kathy finally<br />
just gave up from depression.<br />
And in that one moment,<br />
O’Barry knew what his life’s<br />
calling would now be - making<br />
certain that whales and dolphins<br />
be kept free.<br />
Over the years,<br />
O’Barry has become a leading<br />
advocate against dolphin captivity<br />
and particularly when it comes<br />
to Taiji, Japan. Taiji is known<br />
for its annual herding of dolphins<br />
by local fisherman wherein the<br />
dolphins are funneled into a<br />
lagoon by disorienting them with<br />
noise which not only affects their<br />
sonar capabilities but instills fear<br />
in them. (According to O’Barry,<br />
dolphins do have emotions and<br />
after listening to him for only a<br />
few minutes, you yourself will<br />
have no doubts either.) Once the<br />
dolphins are in the lagoon, the<br />
sales begin as Taiji is where<br />
seaquariums, private individuals<br />
and aquatic show producers go to<br />
buy their dolphins, some of<br />
which go for as much as<br />
$150,000 apiece. As you can<br />
imagine though, not all the dolphins<br />
are sold. So what happens<br />
with the those left behind?<br />
Around the corner<br />
from the lagoon exists a cove<br />
protected by rocky cliffs on three<br />
sides, described by director<br />
Louis Psihoyos as a “natural<br />
fortress.”. There is only one clear<br />
way in and that is from the sea.<br />
The access to the cliffs from the<br />
land is blocked by fencing and<br />
guarded. Why?<br />
For years it was<br />
known but never documented<br />
due to the inaccessibility of the<br />
cove, that the Taiji fisherman<br />
would herd the unsold dolphins<br />
into the cove, then bludgeon<br />
them to death and sell and/or<br />
donate the meat to stores, restaurants<br />
and even local schools<br />
throughout Japan, often times<br />
disguising it as “whale meat.”<br />
Officials with knowledge of this<br />
goes high on the political food<br />
chain. How many dolphins are<br />
killed each year for this?<br />
Approximately 23, 000.<br />
Enter first time director<br />
Louis Psihoyos who was<br />
attending a conference of 2000 of<br />
the world’s top marine mammal<br />
scientists at which O’Barry was<br />
to speak. At the last minute,<br />
O’Barry was pulled from the dais<br />
and banned from speaking by<br />
conference sponsor Sea World.<br />
Intrigued, Psihoyos wanted to<br />
know why and connected with<br />
O’Barry who told him the story<br />
of Taiji. In that one moment,<br />
both Psyihoyos life, and now<br />
ours, would forever change.<br />
Accompanying<br />
O’Barry to Taiji, Psihoyos wanted<br />
to get to the truth and tell the<br />
story - a balanced story with the<br />
cooperation of the government<br />
and citizens of Tiaji. But that<br />
wasn’t to be the case. Describing<br />
it as a town “like out a Stephen<br />
King novel”, outwardly appearing<br />
normal but reeking of harboring<br />
some dirty secret, Psihoyos<br />
determined to penetrate the cove<br />
and see what was going on. But<br />
that would require military precision.<br />
Documenting the<br />
operation step by step, we follow<br />
Psihoyos as he puts his team of<br />
the best-of-the-best together for<br />
what could prove to be a mission<br />
as dangerous as that executed by<br />
any military. Calling on champion<br />
freedivers, Industrial Light<br />
and Magic, an electronics expert<br />
formerly with the Canadian Air<br />
Force and even “pirates”,<br />
Psihoyos assembled his<br />
“Ocean’s 11” team and proceeded<br />
with the operation which<br />
included surveillance, use of<br />
remote controlled helicopters,<br />
blimps and drones, military<br />
grade thermal cameras and<br />
exacting work performed almost<br />
exclusively at night so<br />
as to elude the Taiji guards.<br />
No one can prepare<br />
you for what you will see in this<br />
footage. Needless to say, it may<br />
make you want to go to Taiji,<br />
grab one of those harpoons and<br />
harpoon each one of those fisherman<br />
in the same inhumane way<br />
they are killing dolphins.<br />
Shot in high definition,<br />
the imagery is beyond vivid<br />
and will blow you out of the<br />
water. Unsettling, distressing<br />
and horrifying, what you see on<br />
screen are not Cecil B. DeMille<br />
special effects performed by the<br />
hand of God or the staff of<br />
Moses. What you will see comes<br />
by the cruelty of man.<br />
There are no holds<br />
barred, no stone left unturned, no<br />
image left unfilmed. The filmmakers<br />
really push the envelope<br />
with this one. The editing is top<br />
notch and keeps you on the edge<br />
of your seat, building to the<br />
moment when the secret film<br />
footage of the cove is finally<br />
shown. There is as much tension<br />
building in this documentary as<br />
in any Hitchcock film.<br />
I’ve seen many documentaries<br />
on tragedy and the<br />
inhumanity of man around the<br />
globe - Darfur, in particular; the<br />
war, African starvation,<br />
water/drought, etc. but nothing -<br />
nothing - compares with the<br />
force with which THE COVE<br />
affected me and which I believe,<br />
will affect you. It’s one thing to<br />
see tragedy with people as the<br />
victims. But people allegedly do<br />
have brain power and the capability<br />
of voicing their complaints,<br />
taking a stand and doing something<br />
to try and resolve their<br />
problems or conditions. Animals<br />
do not. Ironically, though, dolphins<br />
have the intelligence to<br />
“voice” their concerns and ask<br />
for help, and if given the chance,<br />
they could convey their emotion<br />
(as they do in this film with their<br />
sounds). But, because of man’s<br />
backward thinking and ego<br />
believing no creature can be as<br />
intelligent as humans, man refuses<br />
to learn and grow and communicate<br />
with these incredible creatures<br />
and in the case of Taiji,<br />
looks at them only as a meal ticket.<br />
Watching THE COVE<br />
makes you wonder exactly who<br />
is the intelligent species - man or<br />
the dolphins. My vote is on the<br />
dolphins and on people like Ric<br />
O’Barry and Louis Psihoyos.<br />
THE COVE. The #1<br />
Must See Festival Film of 2009.<br />
THE COVE is a FREE<br />
SCREENING playing Sunday,<br />
June 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the<br />
Majestic Crest.<br />
Look for my full<br />
reviews of these films and more,<br />
as well as interviews with the<br />
filmmakers, in print and on line.<br />
And until next year, I’ll see you<br />
at the movies.<br />
Los Angeles Film<br />
Festival 2009 runs from June<br />
18th to 28th with the majority of<br />
screenings and events taking<br />
place in Westwood. For more<br />
information on the festival line<br />
up and tickets, go to the festival<br />
website
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Rent<br />
Approx 1,000 Sq. Ft. Across<br />
from Sony Studios on <strong>Culver</strong><br />
Blvd. Contact Amy or Lorena<br />
@ (310) 839-5251<br />
319 – Stores For Rent<br />
Store For Rent<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
4006 Sawtelle @ Washington<br />
Place, 1 block West of Sepulveda<br />
822 Sq. Ft. @ $2.50 sq. ft. NNN<br />
(.60 sq. ft.), near 405 Freeway,<br />
Lots of Private Parking, Courtesy<br />
to Brokers. Available July 1.<br />
(310) 276-2221<br />
330 – Rentals Wanted<br />
Seeking Private<br />
Room<br />
to rent in <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>. Private bath<br />
preferred - shared bath ‘ok’.<br />
Previously lived in Beverlywood<br />
West, Tara Hill, and Raintree.<br />
$600-650 month. Please call<br />
Annette (213) 618-1792. Thanks!<br />
404-Commercial/Industrial<br />
FOR SALE 6650<br />
SF Creative<br />
Office/Loft<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Adjacent.<br />
MUST SEE!<br />
Immaculately finished interior<br />
with ample secure parking.<br />
$2.4M<br />
SBA FINANCING AVAIL-<br />
ABLE<br />
www.5600washington.com/56<br />
16<br />
562-257-1266<br />
500-Employment<br />
Advertising Sales<br />
The <strong>Observer</strong> Newspaper Group is<br />
looking for an experienced outside<br />
sales rep. Advertising background<br />
helpful but will train the right person.<br />
Must have own car and insurance.<br />
Send resume to<br />
publisher@culvercityobserver.com<br />
or call Mr. Hadland at (310) 503-<br />
4145<br />
Tutor<br />
Experienced Tutor needed: I<br />
am seeking a tutor for a 14 yr<br />
old boy (well behaved. shy)<br />
and a home schooling 1st grader.<br />
Instruction will take place in<br />
my home three days a week,<br />
hours are flexible, to begin<br />
between 8 am -8 PM and lessons<br />
should last about 60 min.<br />
Subjects: Math, Science, reading,<br />
English. Interested please<br />
reply by email “gregoryslaw@aol.com”.<br />
$50 per hour<br />
Classified ad deadline<br />
is 4 p.m. Tuesday<br />
WHY<br />
Architecture<br />
seeks a Museum Designer/Project<br />
Architech for museum design project.<br />
Will work out of <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Mail resume to 9520 Jefferson<br />
Blvd., Studio C, <strong>Culver</strong> city, CA<br />
90232. ATTN: Genevieve Pepin.<br />
Fictitious Business<br />
Name Statements<br />
DBA’s<br />
For<br />
$ 49+<br />
Filing Fee<br />
LOWEST PRICE ON<br />
THE WESTSIDE<br />
4346 Sepulveda Blvd.,<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, 902304<br />
Behind Art’s Barber Shop<br />
310-398-6397<br />
FAX 310-398-7099<br />
Your Ad Could<br />
Be Here<br />
(310) 398-6397<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Adult School<br />
invites you to:<br />
Discover a Career in Healthcare!<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Adult School<br />
in partnership with<br />
Boston Reed College<br />
Is now providing fast paced, affordable<br />
training to become a<br />
Pharmacy Technician<br />
in less than 1 year!<br />
Classes Begin in July!<br />
For questions please call:<br />
800-201-1141
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Exchange Club Helps<br />
Middle School<br />
The <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Middle School Library will be going shopping for more<br />
books for its students. Susan Tanimura, School Librarian, said there was a big<br />
need to update books for the students and the <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Exchange Club assisted<br />
in meeting that need by presenting the school with a check for $500.<br />
The Exchange Club, a local non-profit, hosts events and fund-raisers in<br />
order to contribute to local worthy causes.<br />
Pictured from left to right is Susan Tanimura, School Librarian;<br />
Jon Pearson, Principal; Bob Montgomery, Exchange Club<br />
President-Elect; Marty Nicholson, Exchange Club President; and<br />
Scott Malsin, Exchange Club Past President.<br />
500 Expected For Run/Walk Sunday<br />
More than 500 people are expected to sprint through the streets of downtown<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> on Sunday for the second annual <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Run/Walk.<br />
Hosted by Sporteve, the event features a 5K run/walk, a short kiddie run, and<br />
a race expo at Media Park. Proceeds will benefit The Wellness Community-West Los<br />
Angeles, which provides support to individuals and families affected by cancer.<br />
The race course for the 5K begins at the corner of <strong>Culver</strong> Blvd. and Main St.<br />
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY<br />
ARCHITECTURE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING<br />
AUTOMOTIVE<br />
COMPUTER REPAIR<br />
Computer Doctor<br />
Richard Marr<br />
Certified A+ Professional<br />
Repair • Training • Setup<br />
Troubleshooting<br />
Internet Surveillance<br />
Business Applications<br />
310-435-8175<br />
email:Computerdoctorgroup@hotmail.com<br />
Dailey<br />
Heating & Air Conditioning<br />
. Central A/C . Wall Furnaces<br />
. Gravity Heating . Rooftop Systems<br />
. Forced Air Heating<br />
. Zone Control Systems<br />
Serving the Westside since 1984<br />
310-202-1891<br />
Lic # 464686<br />
Legal Document Assistants<br />
Easy Legal Service<br />
Licensed and Bonded<br />
Legal Document Assistants<br />
* Divorces<br />
* Bankruptcy<br />
* Business Formation<br />
* Corporations/LLCs<br />
www.easylegalservice.com<br />
No Lawyers/Save Money<br />
(310) 394-1200<br />
and runs west on Washington Blvd. to Center St. and then back. Start time for the 5K<br />
is 8:30 a.m.<br />
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will blow the starting<br />
horn.<br />
The race expo runs from 7:30 a.m. until noon at Media Park with a short kiddie<br />
run at 9:30. The expo will feature raffle prize drawings, kids' activities, food, and an<br />
array of local businesses and sport vendors.<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> Mayor Andrew Weissman will present the race awards at 10 a.m.<br />
Crown Coachworks<br />
Auto Body & Paint<br />
*Collison Repair Center<br />
*Lease Return Experts<br />
*Auto Detail, Department<br />
*Foreign & Domestic Specialists<br />
*We'll Tow Your Car In<br />
*We Accept all Insurance Companies<br />
*Come in for a Free Estimate<br />
Mention this ad, and receive a VIP discount<br />
www.Lease Return Experts.com<br />
310 575-0700<br />
2122 South Sepulveda Boulevard,<br />
Los Angeles, Ca 90025<br />
YOUR SERVICE<br />
Are you<br />
Searching<br />
for a<br />
Service?<br />
Call Today<br />
(310)<br />
398-6397<br />
CABINETS<br />
Kitchen and Bath<br />
Remodeling<br />
Custom Kitchen Cabinets<br />
Granite Counter Tops<br />
Crown Moldings<br />
Windows and Doors<br />
Concrete Driveways<br />
Stucco/Paint<br />
Roofing<br />
2nd Generation with 40 years experience<br />
CA ST Lic. 907899<br />
J.V. Development Co.<br />
Toll Free (877) 693-3428<br />
Music Lessons<br />
Voice and Piano<br />
Lessons<br />
for kids and adults all<br />
ages!<br />
*local<br />
*fun<br />
*rewarding<br />
"Experience the lifelong<br />
gift that is music"<br />
(310) 413-6868
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TV REPAIR<br />
VAL'S TV REPAIR<br />
We Repair ALL models Plasma,<br />
LCD, DLP, Rear Projection,<br />
Sharp, Phillips, Sony,<br />
Mitsubishi,<br />
Magnavox,<br />
Panasonic.<br />
WE DO IT<br />
ALL!!!<br />
(818) 384-3563<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
B1<br />
Construction<br />
No Job Too Small. All Phases<br />
Of Construction Specializing<br />
In Kitchen-Bathroom-Remolding<br />
Roofing, Patio Decks<br />
Ask For Mike or Brad<br />
Lic.#662537 Million Dollar Liability<br />
Call (310) 622-3359<br />
www.m1construction.org<br />
EXTRA INCOME<br />
HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT<br />
Earn up to<br />
$720<br />
per month<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s Arrive<br />
Year Round<br />
GLOBAL STUDENT SERVICES USA<br />
310-824-6954<br />
FLOORING<br />
Need New Floors?<br />
Let Us Cover Yours.<br />
Hardwood, Laminate,<br />
carpet, vinyl<br />
Sanding and refinishing,<br />
Great Prices,<br />
professional installation<br />
Free Estimate and<br />
in-home consultation<br />
2507 Barrington Ave., Los Angeles<br />
Lic # 883302<br />
www.ExpoFloorDesign.com<br />
(888) 244-8884<br />
HOME RENOVATIONS<br />
HILDEBRANDT<br />
CONTRACTING<br />
Specializing in<br />
KITCHEN & BATH<br />
REMODELING<br />
Pride in work,<br />
quality in service<br />
Free estimate<br />
Michael: 310-880-0643<br />
Lic#865585<br />
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
B-C-8-CONTRACTOR<br />
Specialties Asphalt-Concrete<br />
New or Replaced -Custom Concrete<br />
* Resurface * Stamp<br />
*Grind down if * Swell<br />
needed * Walkway<br />
*Patch and Seal * Curbs and<br />
Gutters<br />
STRIPPING<br />
Blocks Walls Demo<br />
*Retaining Walls *Remove from Site<br />
HHH Commercial General Builders,<br />
Inc. LIC 495089 Quality since 1986<br />
Office 562 402 5440<br />
Cell 562-843-3242<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
HANDYMAN<br />
WESTSIDE<br />
HANDYMAN<br />
Houses-Reliable<br />
-Reasonable-<br />
Painting, Drywall<br />
Flooring and Tile<br />
LOW RATES<br />
(310) 486 3181<br />
STATE LIC. NO. 815561<br />
HOUSING<br />
Host International<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s!<br />
Share Culture, Language &<br />
Perspective Kaplan Aspect Hosting<br />
offers $700/mo stipend and competitive<br />
referral bonuses.Must live within one<br />
hour of Westwood (via public transit) &<br />
English must be your primary language.<br />
Our friendly staff offers<br />
training & support.<br />
(310) 717-5871<br />
ELECTRICAL<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
Custom Construction &<br />
Renovations<br />
Kaminski Enterprise<br />
*Custom Homes & Room Additions<br />
*Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling<br />
*Exterior & Interior Renovations<br />
Lic. # 808023<br />
Free Consultation<br />
310 877-8201<br />
Quality Workmanship Always<br />
HANDYMAN<br />
YOU NEED IT,<br />
WE'LL BUILD IT<br />
YOU BREAK IT,<br />
WE'LL FIX IT.<br />
Electric, plumbing, painting,<br />
plaster, Stucco, drywall, framing,<br />
concrete, roofing, entertainment<br />
systems, data<br />
phones & more. No job too<br />
big or small Licensed &<br />
Bonded #396997<br />
Kobi: 310 210-2467<br />
STEVE'S JANITORIAL SERVICE<br />
Apartments prepared for re-renting<br />
Cleaning Apartment Buildings<br />
Special Rates for Office Buildings<br />
Shampoo &<br />
Steam Carpet Cleaning<br />
Dry in 2 Hrs<br />
Truck Mounted Machine<br />
WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OF<br />
THE STANDARD SERVICE<br />
THEN CALL ME!<br />
(323) 732-0533<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
DRAIN CLEANING<br />
Drain and Sewer<br />
Problems Solved<br />
Drain Cleaning Specialists<br />
Stoppages Cleared<br />
Video Camera<br />
Inspection and<br />
Locating<br />
Hydro Jetting<br />
Trenchless<br />
Sewer Replacement<br />
Preventive Maintenance<br />
Licensed 22years<br />
Rob (310) 382-4915<br />
FENCING<br />
WOOD FENCING<br />
Expert<br />
. New and Repair<br />
. Fences<br />
. Gates<br />
. Repair Decks<br />
(310) 648-7879<br />
(310) 801-3212<br />
All Jobs Guaranteed<br />
HANDYMAN<br />
BILL’S HOME & APARTMENT<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
General Contractor Specializing in<br />
apartment turn around & home repairs<br />
. Painting,Plumbing,Electrical<br />
. Doors,Windows,Screens<br />
. Gates,Fences<br />
. Dry Rot-Termite Damage Repairs<br />
. Kitchen & Bathroon Remodeling<br />
Free Estimates<br />
Cell 310 890 7531<br />
Ca Lic # 786891 Lic-Bonded-Insured<br />
Bill Henrichon 310 542 3470<br />
JANITORIAL LANDSCAPING<br />
RAUL'S GARDENING<br />
SERVICE<br />
Sprinkler installation, sod,<br />
Tree trimming, clean-ups<br />
Reasonable pricing<br />
(323) 528-2448 or<br />
(323) 755-8603<br />
Commercial and Residential<br />
Maintenance
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MOVING<br />
RESIDENTIAL - OFFICE<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
LOCAL & OUT of STATE<br />
Flat and Hourly Rates<br />
(310) 447-2952<br />
Storage Plans Available<br />
PAINTING<br />
MARK’S PAINTING<br />
Interior-Exterior<br />
Dry Wall-Stucco<br />
Plaster and all Types of repairs<br />
State of Cal. Lic. 775018<br />
Cell (310) 945-8940<br />
Office Phone<br />
(310) 822-3870<br />
PLUMBING<br />
A 1 PERFORMANCE<br />
ROOTER & PLUMBING<br />
Specializing in plumbing,<br />
Sewer and drain cleaning<br />
24 HR Service<br />
PAST SERVICE & REASONABLE RATES<br />
LIC. 896712<br />
23 Years Professional Experience<br />
ASK FOR<br />
Military & Senior<br />
Discounts given<br />
(310) 817-8009<br />
POOL SERVICES<br />
Rock Solid<br />
Spa Repair<br />
* Pools * Spa<br />
* Waterfalls<br />
* Ponds<br />
"Rocky"<br />
323 394 3868<br />
ROOFING<br />
TRI-CITY<br />
ROOFING<br />
Specializing in<br />
All Types of<br />
Roofing Repairs & New Roofs<br />
· 30% Discount to Seniors<br />
· Military Discount<br />
· Licensed and Insured<br />
· Any 2 leaks - $99.00<br />
(323) 445-7617<br />
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY<br />
310-699-3662<br />
Music Lessons<br />
Voice and Piano<br />
Lessons<br />
for kids and adults all<br />
ages!<br />
*local<br />
*fun<br />
*rewarding<br />
"Experience the lifelong<br />
gift that is music"<br />
(310) 413-6868<br />
PILATES<br />
PLUMBING<br />
Intro special - 3 sessions for $150.00<br />
(Reg. $ 90 ea.)<br />
DRAIN CLEANING -ROOTER<br />
WORK $45.00 AND UP<br />
State Of The Art Drain Jetters<br />
Gas Mains Leaks/Water Mains Leaks<br />
Water Heaters Tank less Water Heaters<br />
Electronic Leak & Sewer Locating<br />
Floor Drains & Yard Drains<br />
Copper Repiping/Copper Repairs<br />
Pressure Regulators<br />
WWW.CRAIGSPLUMBING.NET<br />
310-204-3133<br />
310-398-0194<br />
We Live And Work In CULVER CITY<br />
ROOFING<br />
Lowest Residential Rate In<br />
Southern California<br />
(10% Discount)<br />
TILE<br />
ANSELMO GARCIA<br />
Absolute Tile Specialist<br />
Over 30 years experience<br />
Kitchen, Bathrooms,<br />
Floors, Repairs<br />
Any job, Small or Large.<br />
310 922-7451 or<br />
323 268-6840<br />
For your FREE Estimate<br />
PAINTING<br />
BRUCE PFEIFER<br />
PAINTING CO.<br />
Comm'l-Resd'l - Interior/Exterior"<br />
Providing all Your Finishing Needs:<br />
Shutters & Cabinet Painting<br />
Varnishing, Plaster, Stucco & Drywall<br />
Repair, Water Damage Repair<br />
Wallpaper Removal<br />
Acoustic Ceiling Spray Painting<br />
Better Than The Rest<br />
Over 25 yrs Exp. Fully Insured.<br />
(818) 830-7246<br />
I will beat any written estimate!<br />
Lic. 828759C33<br />
PLUMBING<br />
All Types of Water Heaters<br />
Copper Pipe Specialist<br />
HERRERA'S PLUMBING<br />
Lic. # 911764<br />
Free Estimates All Areas<br />
All Types Of Drain & Faucet<br />
Problems, Sewer Stoppages<br />
Earthquake<br />
Gas Shut Off Valves<br />
Gas Pipes Sprinkler Systems<br />
24 Hr 7/24- Ask For Carlos Herrera<br />
Shop (310) 632-4981<br />
Cell (323) 236-0478<br />
PLUMBING<br />
310-397-9493 310-837-9813<br />
Dave Blair<br />
Plumbing Heating<br />
Services<br />
Repair, remodel, alterations,<br />
installations, drain cleaning, water<br />
heaters, garbage disposals, repipe specialist,<br />
water & gas leaks, and sewer<br />
specialist, tankless water heaters<br />
35 Years Experience<br />
24 hr. Emergency Service<br />
Licensed-Bonded-Insured<br />
ALL Work Guaranteed Lic. #693242<br />
WOODWORK<br />
WOODWORK &<br />
WHATNOT<br />
Custom Cabinetry<br />
and<br />
Architectural<br />
Millwork<br />
Jim Dowdell/Owner<br />
License #682686<br />
Phone (310) 390-3698<br />
Fax (310) 390-4363<br />
11836 Teale Street, <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> 90230<br />
www.WoodworkAndWhatnot.com<br />
ROOFING<br />
PAINTING<br />
MORRIS CONSTRUCTION<br />
Lic. #291753<br />
25 Years of Experience<br />
If you need Expertise and<br />
ReliabilitySpecializing in<br />
PAINTINGInterior & Exterior<br />
Carpentry,Work, Fence Work,<br />
all types of floors,Termite,<br />
Repair, and Mold Removal and,<br />
Plastering. CALL ARMON<br />
(310) 562 9435)<br />
(310) 556-0867<br />
PLUMBING<br />
OAKHURST PROPERTIES<br />
WATER HEATER REPLACE $375.00<br />
(30 and 40 Gallons)<br />
TOILET REPLACE $190.00<br />
GARBAGE DISPOSAL REPLACE<br />
$95.00<br />
FAUCET REPLACED $75.00 AND UP<br />
And all your plumbing -<br />
Handyman's needs.<br />
"Honesty, Neatness and<br />
Dependability When it matters most."<br />
(310) 274-4091<br />
Cell (310) 770-6192<br />
PLUMBING<br />
Plumbing By Charles<br />
FREE ESTIMATES<br />
Copper Re-Piping Specialist<br />
· Drain<br />
Cleaning<br />
· Rooter Service<br />
· Water heaters<br />
Residential & Commercial<br />
Lic. 901399<br />
(310) 985-3247<br />
YACHT SERVICE<br />
California Yacht<br />
Service<br />
Top Quality Yacht Repair<br />
Plumbing<br />
Mechanical<br />
Electrical<br />
Power and Sail<br />
Gas and Diesel<br />
Chris Rinaldi<br />
978 - 821- 5719
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0902192<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Westside<br />
Print Center, 9401 Venice Blvd., <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90232.<br />
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C0688004<br />
Registered Owner(s): PIP Seventy, Inc., 9401 Venice Blvd.,<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90232.<br />
State of Incorporation/Organization: California.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a Corporation.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Name: PIP Seventy, Inc.<br />
Registrant Signature: Peter Benjamin, Treasurer<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 16, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0851178<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Living the Dog Life, 10930 Rincon Dr., Whittier, CA 90606.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Abel Arellano, 10930 Rincon Dr., Whittier,<br />
CA 90606, Chris Michel, 10930 Rincon Dr., Whittier, CA 90606.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a General Partnership.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Abel Arellano, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 8, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0852375<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Splitt Lipp Manufacturing, 13808 Imperial Hwy., # 360, Santa<br />
Fe Springs, CA 90670.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Gene Tibbets, 10337 Woodstad Ave.,<br />
Whittier, CA 90603.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Gene Tibbets, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 8, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0862840<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Digital<br />
Artifacts, 1613 Chelsea Road, # 150, San Marino, CA 91108.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Adam Dugan, 1613 Chelsea Road, # 150,<br />
San Marino, CA 91108.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Adam Dugan, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0880899<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BriFra<br />
Imports L.A., 3808 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062.<br />
Mailing Address: 3921 Hillcrest Dr., # 11, Los Angeles, CA 90008.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Brian S. Dominguez, 3921 Hillcrest Dr.,<br />
# 11, Los Angeles, CA 90008.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Brian S. Dominguez, General Manager<br />
BriFra Imports L.A.<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 11, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0902191<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
KYE Building Services, So Fresh and So Clean, 4802 5th Ave.,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90043.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Krissi Elliot, 4802 5th Ave., Los Angeles,<br />
CA 90043.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 01-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Krissi Elliot<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 16, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0670353<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Superhero Enterprises, 3021 Carmonia Ave., # 6, Los Angeles,<br />
CA 90016.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Davien Watkins, 3021 Carmonia Ave., # 6,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90016.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 06-01-2006.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Davien Watkins, General Manager<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 6, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0902190<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Homeslice Pizza, 1907 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90039.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Ryan Matthew Doyle, 1907 N. Alvarado St.,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90039.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Ryan Matthew Doyle<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 16, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, 2009<br />
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0809590<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Eatalian Cafe, 15500 S. Broadway St., Gardena, CA 90248.<br />
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: XXXXXXXX<br />
Registered Owner(s): Windy Pizza Plus, LLC, 13934 Bora Bora<br />
Way, # 118, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.<br />
State of Incorporation/Organization: Rhode Island.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Name: Windy Pizza Plus, LLC<br />
Registrant Signature: Antonio Pellini, President<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 1, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0826386<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Right Choice<br />
Health Care, 1301 West Ramona Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803.<br />
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: XXXXXXXX<br />
Registered Owner(s): Right Choice Health Care, LLC, 1301 West<br />
Ramona Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803.<br />
State of Incorporation/Organization: California.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Name: Right Choice Health Care, LLC<br />
Registrant Signature: Bernardino De Leon, President<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 3, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0824802<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Forward<br />
Violet Flowers and Designs, 2013 N. Commonwealth Ave., Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90027.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Megan E. Smith, 2013 N. Commonwealth<br />
Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027, Robin Long, 1511-3/4 N. Hoover<br />
St., Los Angeles, CA 90027, Aliza V. Hedges, 1042 Sanborn Ave.,<br />
Apt. 14, Los Angeles, CA 90029.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a General Partnership.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 05-13-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Megan E. Smith, Partner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 3, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0861299<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Ori Home Remodeling, 734 N. Hayworth Ave., # 5, West<br />
Hollywood, CA 90046.<br />
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C 2906195<br />
Registered Owner(s): California Quality Remodeling, Inc., 734 N.<br />
Hayworth Ave., # 5, West Hollywood, CA 90046.<br />
State of Incorporation/Organization: California.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a Corporation.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Name: California Quality Remodeling, Inc.<br />
Registrant Signature: Yoni Hamon, President<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0861244<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Rain<br />
Gutters Specialists, 5802 Saloma Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411.<br />
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C 3137758<br />
Registered Owner(s): Beyond Construction & Design, 5802<br />
Saloma Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411.<br />
State of Incorporation/Organization: California.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a Corporation.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Name: Beyond Construction & Design<br />
Registrant Signature: Xxxxx Xxxxx, President<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0812039<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
C and G Produce Distributing, 746 Market Court Ave., Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90021.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Carlos Paz, 214-1/2 S. 18th Ave., Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90031, Guillermina Gutierrez, 214-1/2 S. 18th Ave.,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90031.<br />
This Business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Guillermina Gutierrez, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 1, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0861268<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Designtown, USA, 3644 Eastham Dr., <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90232.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Guy Anderson, 528 Calle Mayor, Redondo<br />
Beach, CA 90277, Suzanne Anderson, 528 Calle Mayor,<br />
Redondo Beach, CA 90277.<br />
This Business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 11-01-2008.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Guy Anderson, Partner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0842875<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Karafil and<br />
Friends, 2829 N. Glenoaks Blvd., # 286, Burbank, CA 91504.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Sargis Karafilyan, 2829 N. Glenoaks Blvd.,<br />
# 286, Burbank, CA 91504.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 06-01-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Sargis Karafilyan, CEO<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 5, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0861135<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Gift Giver Productions, 11951 Venice Blvd., Apt. # 22, Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Michelle Delgado, 11951 Venice Blvd., Apt.<br />
# 22, Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Michelle Delgado<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0861134<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Rolling Sushi, 5342 Blanco Way, <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90230.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Kyaw Soe Win, 5342 Blanco Way, <strong>Culver</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong>, CA 90230.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Kyaw Soe Win, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0803139<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: California<br />
Chicken Skins, 1855 W. 68th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Caudley Simon, Jr., 1855 W. 68th Street,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90047.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Caudley Simon, Jr., Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0811396<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Female Fyi Magazine, Female Fyi Productions, 8335 Sunset<br />
Blvd., Ste. 324, Los Angeles, CA 90069.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Mia Margaret Dinelly, 20738 Pacific Coast<br />
Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 06-01-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Mia Dinelly, CEO<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 1, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - 2009 0861136<br />
File No.: 20080264184 Date Filed: 02-13-2008<br />
Name of Business(es): Happy Tail, 4225 Inglewood Blvd., 110,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Sable Benjamin, 4225 Inglewood Blvd.,<br />
110, Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Business was conducted by: an Individual.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Signature: Sable Benjamin, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0843088<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
B and G Seafood Distribution, 10932 Schmidt Road, # F, El<br />
Monte, CA 91733.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Gordon Hong, 2628 Mayflower Ave.,<br />
Arcadia, CA 91006.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Gordon Hong, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 5, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0861230<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Forever Love<br />
Records, 11645 Mayfield Ave., Ste. 6, Los Angeles, CA 90049.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Cara Chang, 11645 Mayfield Ave., Ste. 6,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90049.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Cara Chang, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0792258<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Arco Iris, P. O. Box 1086, Cudahy, CA 90201.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Deyda Reynoso, 4033 Broadway St.,<br />
Huntington Park, CA 90255.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Deyda Reynoso, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 28, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0797422<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
JC Enterprises, 134131-1/2 Pumice St., Norwalk, CA 90650.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jennifer G. Concepcion, 134131-1/2<br />
Pumice St., Norwalk, CA 90650.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 05-01-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Jennifer G. Concepcion, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0798428<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
La Esquina Mkt., 458 N. Virginia Ave., Azusa, CA 91702.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jamal Jabaieh, 4991 La Sarre Dr., Fontana,<br />
CA 92336, Aisha Jabaieh, 4991 La Sarre Dr., Fontana, CA<br />
92336.<br />
This Business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Jamal Jabaieh, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
PUBLIC NOTICES
Page 23 • June 18 2009 - June 24 2009 • <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Observer</strong> Del Rey News<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0758275<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Royal Prestige Healthy Network, 369 South Rosemeade Blvd.,<br />
Pasadena, CA 91107.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Miriam Rodriguez, 11906 Pioneer Blvd.,<br />
Norwalk, CA 90650.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Miriam Rodriguez, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 21, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0782139<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fernando’s<br />
Recycle Service, 2312 Bunker Ave., El Monte, CA 91732.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Fernando Partida, 2312 Bunker Ave., El<br />
Monte, CA 91732.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Fernando Partida, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 27, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - 2009 0861138<br />
File No.: 20080264185 Date Filed: 02-13-2008<br />
Name of Business(es): Rad Cover, 4225 Inglewood Blvd., 110,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Lucan Benjamin, 4225 Inglewood Blvd.,<br />
110, Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Business was conducted by: an Individual.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Signature: Lucan Benjamin, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - 2009 0861137<br />
File No.: 20082026132 Date Filed: 11-17-2008<br />
Name of Business(es): Phoenix Property Management<br />
Company, 4225 Inglewood Blvd., 110, Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Sable Benjamin, 4225 Inglewood Blvd.,<br />
110, Los Angeles, CA 90066.<br />
Business was conducted by: an Individual.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Signature: Sable Benjamin, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 9, 2009.<br />
Published: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800545<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Red Earth, 4120 Le Bourget Ave., <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90232.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jaron Halmy, 4120 Le Bourget Ave., <strong>Culver</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong>, CA 90232, Matthew Halmy, 4120 Le Bourget Ave., <strong>Culver</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong>, CA 90232.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a General Partnership.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Matt Halmy<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800547<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Green Pacific Holdings, LLC, 578 Washington Blvd., # 290,<br />
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.<br />
Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 200914010066<br />
Registered Owner(s): Green Pacific Holdings, LLC<br />
, 578 Washington Blvd., # 290, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.<br />
State of Incorporation/Organization: California.<br />
This Business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant Name: Green Pacific Holdings, LLC<br />
Registrant Signature: Tamara Acuna, President<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0803649<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Pierce Property Management, 3051 Rowena Dr., Rossmoor, CA<br />
90720.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Paul Alen Pierce, 3051 Rowena Dr.,<br />
Rossmoor, CA 90720, Violet Michelle Pierce, 3051 Rowena Dr.,<br />
Rossmoor, CA 90720.<br />
This Business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Paul Alen Pierce, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0661194<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Halfway House Productions, 12741 Kittridge St., North<br />
Hollywood, CA 91606.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Tien Nguyen, 12741 Kittridge St., North<br />
Hollywood, CA 91606.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Tien Nguyen<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 5, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0799170<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Red Emblem<br />
Apparel, 12159 Longworth Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Perla Portillo, 12159 Longworth Ave.,<br />
Norwalk, CA 90650.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Perla Portillo, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0803140<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: V’s Catering<br />
Cuisine, 1855 W. 68th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Veronica L. Broone-Cosby, 1855 W. 68th<br />
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Veronica L. Broone-Cosby, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800546<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Chemical Orchestra, 5151 West Adams Blvd., # A, Los Angeles,<br />
CA 90016.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Roger Hilmer, 5151 West Adams Blvd., # A,<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90016.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 06-01-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Roger Hilmer, as an Individual<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800486<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Mercedes Binge, 309 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan<br />
Beach, CA 90266. Mailing Address: 2404 Clark Lane, Unit B,<br />
Redondo Beach, CA 90278.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Mercedes Musbach, 2404 Clark Lane,<br />
Unit B, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Mercedes Musbach<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800548<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Whistle<br />
Records, 621 S. Barrington Ave., # 107, Los Angeles, CA 90049.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Dan Neufeld, 621 S. Barrington Ave.,<br />
# 107, Los Angeles, CA 90049.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Dan Neufeld<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0818590<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: All Access<br />
Services, 8611 S. Crenshaw Blvd., # 103, Inglewood, CA 90305.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Craig Montgomery, 10736 Jefferson Blvd.,<br />
<strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90230.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Craig Montgomery<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 2, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800521<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Azyla<br />
Software, 3810 W. Heffron Dr., Suite A, Burbank, CA 91505.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Wajeeh Khursheed, 3810 W. Heffron Dr.,<br />
Suite A, Burbank, CA 91505.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 01-01-2005.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Wajeeh Khursheed, President<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0800490<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: See Me<br />
Sprout, 5800 Green Valley Circle, # 115, <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90230.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jennifer Maximina Mendoza Juson, 5800<br />
Green Valley Circle, # 115, <strong>Culver</strong> <strong>City</strong>, CA 90230.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: 07-01-2009.<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Jennifer Maximina Mendoza Juson,<br />
Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 29, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0818628<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
Joile Photography, 4319-1/2 8th Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Teri Joi Lacy, 4319-1/2 8th Ave., Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90008.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Teri Lacy, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on June 2, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2009<br />
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0689858<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cliff and<br />
Johnny’s, 3540 Armourdale Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jeanie Brown, 7334 N. Marina Pacifica Dr.,<br />
Long Beach, CA 90803, Patsy Ray, 3540 Armourdale Ave., Long<br />
Beach, CA 90808.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an Unincorporated Association<br />
other than a Partnership.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Jeanie Brown, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 11, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0758925<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sleeping on<br />
Clouds # 2, 4424 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Roberto Alvarez, 1333 Vannon St., La<br />
Puente, CA 91744, Lilian Alvarez, 1333 Vannon St., La Puente,<br />
CA 91744.<br />
This Business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Lilian Alvarez, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 21, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0748475<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Air Force 1<br />
HVAC, 6841 Whitsett Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Gabriel Tamosaitis, 6841 Whitsett Ave.,<br />
# 204, North Hollywood, CA 91605.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Gabriel Tamosaitis, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 20, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0738726<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
UNIVERSALLASERSERVICE, 3320 Stocker Street, Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90008.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Junior Edey, 3320 Stocker Street, Los<br />
Angeles, CA 90008.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Junior Edey, Service Manager<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 19, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0740344<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
JSN Enterprises, Gifts of Tea, 159 E. Huntington Dr., # 3,<br />
Arcadia, CA 91006.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jeannette S. Nevarez, 159 E. Huntington<br />
Dr., # 3, Arcadia, CA 91006.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Jeannette S. Nevarez, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 19, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - 2009 0745288<br />
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:<br />
9ine by JL, 3520-1/2 E. 60th Place, Huntington Park, CA 90255.<br />
Registered Owner(s): Jose Luis Curiel, 3520-1/2 E. 60th Place,<br />
Huntington Park, CA 90255.<br />
This Business is conducted by: an individual.<br />
The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-<br />
tious business name or names listed above on: N/A<br />
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.<br />
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she<br />
knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)<br />
Registrant(s) Signature: Jose Luis Curiel, Owner<br />
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles<br />
County on May 20, 2009.<br />
NOTICE - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a<br />
Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five<br />
years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County<br />
Clerk, Except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,<br />
where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in<br />
the Statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in<br />
the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious<br />
Business Name Statement must be filed before the Expiration.<br />
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in<br />
this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of<br />
another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411<br />
et seq., Business and Professions Code).<br />
Published: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, 2009<br />
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