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BEVERLY HILLSBeverly Hills City Council News And NotesThree City Employee Furlough DaysOfficially CanceledThe Beverly Hills Firemen’sAssociation’s offer to delay a 3.04 percentsalary increase for nearly a year topay for three City furlough days was officiallyaccepted at Tuesday’s City Councilmeeting.This means the City’s 400-500affected employees were able to worklast Friday and will also work on the twoother scheduled furlough days on May 6and June 3 this year.The association’s deal to pay for thefurlough days will save the City about$280,000.Noah Furie Reinstated As Interim CityPlanning CommissionerCity Councilmembers on Tuesdaydecided to reinstate former PlanningCommissioner Noah Furie on a temporarybasis back into the position.He will continue in the role until thePlanning Commission can find a permanentreplacement for now CouncilmemberLili Bosse.The process of appointing a PlanningCommissioner takes about 90 daysfrom posting notice of the position to approvalby the City Council.However, it may take longer for peopleto become familiar with the currentPlanning Commission projects prior toapplying.City Staff project Furie’s temporarytime on the Planning Commission to lastanywhere from four to six months.Google Entertainment DivisionOfficially Moving To Beverly HillsIt’s official. The entertainment divisionof Google is moving to BeverlyHills. Google will occupy more than13,000 square feet at the City-ownedbuilding on Foothill Road.The agreement spans 11 years andwill bring lease revenue to the City of$6.3 million.Google will occupy the fourth floorof the building at 331 Foothill Rd.Council Meeting To Air On The RealHousewives Of Beverly HillsThe Beverly Hills City Council is goingto appear on an upcoming episodeof The Real Housewives Of BeverlyHills.Real Housewife Lisa Vanderpumpreceived a proclamation from then-MayorJimmy Delshad at a recent City Councilmeeting for her branding efforts forBeverly Hills.At Tuesday’s Study Session, Bravosought the Council’s approval regardingthe required legal releases to allowfootage of the City Councilmembers andthe City shield to be aired on season 2 ofthe show.The City will be making the standard$1,500 fee for Bravo using the shield ontelevision.City Engages Arnie Berghoff & AssociatesFor Public Affairs ServicesLos Angeles-based public affairsfirm Arnie Berghoff & Associates hasbeen contracted by City Council for thenext six months to promote the City’s interestsbefore key MTA, City and Countydecision makers and agencies.Councilmembers approved a contractbetween the City and the firm at amonthly retainer fee of $7500 permonth, for a six-month total of $45,000.Funds for this initiative were identifiedfrom the City’s FY 2010-11 and FY2011-2012 budgets.—Compiled by Brenton Garen andMarla SchevkerApril 8, 2011 | Page 7

Page 8 | April 8, 2011CITY HOSTS ECO-FRIENDLY GUEST SPEAKER—Woodrow W. Clark, MA3, PHD, lecturer and author ofGlobal Sustainable Communities: The Third Industrial Revolution spoke at the City of Beverly Hills ForumSeries Monday where he spoke about his book. The next lecture in the series is on April 12 at 7:30 p.m.called, “Do Great Books Make Great Movies?” featuring Ron Bernstein. The lectures are free and located inthe council chambers. For more information, call (310) 285-6930.Photo by Brad MeyerowitzJULIEN(Continued from page 4)with Jackson, was aborted inApril 2009 after the singerreached a separate legal settlementin his own legal disputewith Julien’s Auction House.Jackson died two months laterat age 50.The items that were to beauctioned off included Jackson’slarge collection of antiques,decorative arts, musicawards and other items.LaPointe, of Quebec,Canada, filed suit against theauction house and founderDarren Julien in Oct. 2009,claiming ownership of items hebid for online ahead of the auction.They included a replicaclassic automobile used byJackson. LaPointe sought$306,600 in damages. His attorney,Nicholas Hornberger,said the jury was unable to finda contract existed between hisclient and Julien’s. He also saidcurrent contract law has notkept up with the advent of theInternet and online bidding.Hornberger said he is consideringan appeal.“We’re disappointed, butthis may not be the end of it,”Hornberger said.Julien’s attorney, MilesFeldman, said the lawsuitshould never have beenbrought and that the verdictwas “a complete vindication ofmy clients.”Hornberger maintains theauction was “no reserve” in nature,meaning the highest biddercould claim each item.—City News ServiceKOLIN(Continued from page 1)worth approximately another$150,000 per year.“I think a lot of our employeesdo great jobs and itwould be great to be able toaward all of them,” Mirischsaid. “But we’re faced with theunique situation where wewouldn’t be able to afford that.”He voted “no.Earlier that day, in responseto a question from Mirischabout city finances, Kolin wasunable to tell the council theincrease in the city’s TransientOccupancy Tax over last year,claiming the amounts were“uncertain.” He did not providean estimate.Kolin, who at a study sessionjust weeks earlier stated ithad increased 5.5 percent overlast year, said he did not knowthe number Tuesday.This was another instancein which Kolin and his stafffailed to be prepared at citycouncil meetings to discussagenda items.In the recent election atwhich Measure O, the oil severancetax, was presented tothe voters, city staff had failedto learn on whom the taxwould fall, did not disclose thatresidents who received royaltiesalready paid taxes on theoil and gas reserves under theirproperties, that they would betaxed more, and that staff hadnot reviewed terms of any oiland gas leases.On Measures 2P and 3P,BEVERLY HILLSKolin’s staff never prepared aplan to implement the citysponsoredmeasure, Measure3P, and could not advise thecouncil of the costs of implementing3P.This contrasts with the performanceof his predecessor ascity manager, Roderick Wood,who invariably was prepared todiscuss city revenues and expensesor had appropriate citystaff present to provide the informationshould the councilrequest it.More recently, Kolin admittedthat city staff had not reviewedmaterials submitted tothe council by promoter JeffreyBest trying to convince BeverlyHills to subsidize his newagreement with the Los AngelesTimes to use the City as onevenue of many for a food showevent. The council was blindsidedand staff could not commentbecause they had noteven looked at the materials.Independently, The Courierconfirmed that TOT taxes arereported monthly and that salestax amounts are reported quarterly,two quarters in arrears.Thus, TOT through January31 of the current fiscal year andsales tax through at least thefirst quarter of the current fiscalyear (September 30, 2010)would be available for comparisonto the previous year.Kolin provided neitheramount and said they were not“final” although specific numberswere available.

BEVERLY HILLSARRESTS(Continued from page 4)easement slope in foliage.When the computer check revealedhe had an outstanding warrantfor his arrest, Rivers produced a knifeand threatened to harm the officers inorder to avoid arrest.Additional units, a k-9 officer andan officer with a bean bag shotgun arrivedat the scene in a matter of minutes.Rivers ultimately dropped his knifeonce surrounded and taken into custodywithout further incident.He was charged with Drawing/ExhibitingWeapon at a peace officer andan outstanding warrant for resisting/obstructinga peace officer.BHPD Lt. Tony Lee said this type ofscenario could easily have ended tragically,but professionalism led to a safesurrender.“Considering the volatile circumstanceswhere deadly force can sometimesbe a split second decision, ourofficers used tremendous restraint ingetting Mr. Rivers to peacefully surrender,”Lee said.VIP(Continued from page 1)Deutsch, Jodi Galen, Michelle Kayeand Sandra Walder, this year’s AppleBall will honor district teachers and administrators,The City of Beverly Hillswith the Metropolis award and Candaceand Clif Smith with the Clark Kentand Lois Lane award.This award for the Spirit of Philanthropyis given to the Smiths for theirtremendous support of not only the EducationFoundation, with whom theyare an Education Partner, but also forthe work they do in this communityand in Los Angeles. Previous recipientsinclude Lili and Jon Bosse, Judieand Frank Fenton, Lillian and StuartRaffel and Shawn and Larry King.The honorees, Founding Familiesand sponsors are acknowledged at aVIP reception next week generouslyhosted by Robert Zarnegin at TheWEBSITE(Continued from page 1)The BHPD’s second arrest was lastSunday at 3 a.m. when officers weredispatched to Olympic and Robertsonregarding the burglary at the Shell gasstation.The suspect was last seen runningnorthbound on Robertson wearing agrey hood.Additional units were called to thearea and 30 minutes later, an officer locateda parked, occupied vehicle inthe Robertson/Clark alley just north ofthe gas station.Through investigation the officeridentified the man as 40-year-oldWilliam Bird, on parole for narcoticsviolation, who was in possession or prybars and other burglary tools in the car,as well as stolen cigarettes from the gasstation.Bird was taken into custody onburglary, receiving stolen property,possession of burglary tools and violationof parole.Lee said Bird’s arrest was an excellentinvestigation especially because ofthe 30 minute lapse from the initial callout.“The capture of this convictedfelon saved other victims from monetaryloss and inconvenience,” Lee said.Peninsula Beverly Hills.Those who paid $1,200 or more, asa Founding Family, for a table and honoreesare invited to the reception.Founding Families as well as majorsponsors, including Adrienne andRobert Zarnegin/Peninsula BeverlyHills, Brenda Ellerin and Steve Dubin,The Beverly Hilton, Lili and Jon Bosse,Wells Fargo, Mary Ann Murphy, BeverlyHills Weekly, Beverly Hills PoliceOfficers Association, Mercedes Benz ofBeverly Hills and The Courier will bethanked for making the Apple Ball asuccess.The Apple Ball Committee hasbeen hard at work on every detail ofthe event including a silent auctionchaired by Linda Kadisha and her committee.For more information or to purchasetickets or sponsorship, go tobhef.org or call (310) 557-0651.Boulevard route and station.“Our whole approach is if you putthe facts out there, it helps peoplecome to a conclusion that is at leastbased on fact as opposed to opinion,”Sitrick Senior Executive Aaron Curtisssaid.Sitrick was paid for out of the$400,000 allocated in early Februaryfrom the BHUSD budget for expensesin fighting Metro on the Westside SubwayExtension.BHUSD Board of Education VicePresident Brian Goldberg said he feltthe goal of the website is to tap into socialmedia. They have also made aFacebook group, which shares thesame message as the website.“There is a whole lot of informationthat our engineers and consultantshave been able to glean from the preliminaryEIS/EIR,” Goldberg said. “Unfortunatelyfor us in Beverly Hills,every mistake that’s been made in theEIS/EIR favors the Constellation location.”Both Goldberg and Curtiss saidthere were several important facts onthe website. First if an individual looksat a map, while Constellation lookslike it’s the geographic center of CenturyCity the bulk of retail and officespace are clustered along Santa MonicaBoulevard. Second is by Metro’sown figures, a station at Constellationwould cost an additional $60 million.“No one has contradicted us, noone has said Metro’s numbers areflawed or wrong,” Curtiss said. “Whenyou look at the numbers (Metro has)put out, it’s a pretty compelling case.”Curtiss said based on the informationpresented by Metro, a station atSanta Monica Boulevard would getmore riders for less cost.“We really want to try to make asite that’s as straight forward as possible,”Curtiss said. “There’s a lot of misinformationand we really want to havethe conversation be based in fact.”One piece of information that isfrequently repeated, Goldberg said, isthe claim there are only a few noisyBeverly Hills “NIMBY’s” (Not In MyBackyard) who are disrupting the stationselection for everyone.“This is a unified City against tunnelingunder our district and highschool property,” Goldberg said. “Thefacts are there for everyone to see. Thiscommunity has been overwhelminglysupportive of (the subway) and willcontinue to be if it doesn’t tunnel underour high school and district.”April 8, 2011 | Page 9

PAGE TENHappenings Around Town•New Make-Up Salon OpensOn BedfordLong-Time-Liner/ContureMake-up Salon opened lastnight at 421 N. Bedford Dr.Taylor Armstrong of Bravo’sReal Housewives Of BeverlyHills hosted the opening nightparty which drew her castmatesLisa Vanderpump and KyleRichards, Lynne Curtin andPeggy Tanous of RealHousewives Of Orange County,Star Jones and Lisa Rinna ofCelebrity Apprentice, and othercelebs including Jackie Collins,Kate Linder, Sofia Milos, LailaMilani, Melana Scantlin, ShaunRobinson, Kat Kramer, KarenKramer, Agnes Nicole, JenniferBlanc, director Michael Beihn,Katie Cleary, Jessica Hall andothers.Long-Time-Liner’s founderWaltraud Kuffner and herdaughter, Corinna, flew in fromcorporate headquarters inMunich for the event.This new make-up technologyis said to last from one tothree years and to subtlyenhance a client’s natural beautywith arched eyebrows,smudge-proof eyeliner andflawlessly colored lips whichcompliments skin tone and haircolor, according to MichellePark, owner and master linergist.“I am proud to provide thisnew beauty technique which isextremely natural looking for somany clients here in BeverlyHills,“ she said.The salon is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. with appointments at310-271-3322.•Montage Residences Sells Its9th and 10th PropertiesMontage Residences,which crown the top threefloors of the Five-Star MontageBeverly Hills, has announcedthe sale of its 10th Residence, athree-bedroom, three-bath unitwhich sold for $6.6 million(approximately $2,200 persquare foot). This most recentsale follows on the heels of afour-bedroom Residence thatsold for more than $10 million,the second to top that pricepoint.“We continue to be encouragedby the response received,”said John Mansour, a representativefor its owner, Beverly HillsLuxury Hotel LLC.The 20-Residence collectionaffords owners all the servicesand special features associatedwith the luxury hotel,including access to the 20,000-square-foot spa, fitness centerand restaurants. Residents alsoenjoy the services of both a dedicatedconcierge staff as well asa full complement of hotel staff.Joy Denton of Sotheby’sInternational Realty in BeverlyHills has the MontageResidences listings.•Author’s Event At BrentwoodLibrary With Connie MartinsonOn Sunday, April 17, from2 to 4:30 p.m. the Donald BruceKaufman Brentwood Branch Library,11820 San Vicente Blvd.,will hold its annual Friends ofthe Library’s Author Event.The Courier’s Connie Martinsonwill be moderating A.J.Langguth, author of DrivenWest; Leslie Klinger of The AnnotatedSherlock Holmes in twovolumes and Count Dracula.And Kelli James, author of thememoir Smile For The Cameraand Sonya Sones, The HunchbackOf Neiman Marcus, “oneof the funniest books I haveread.” Martinson said. Refreshmentswill be served.•Ivanka Trump Jewelry CollectionAt Saks ThursdayIvanka Trump, “the Donald’s”daughter, will give asneak peak at her fine jewelrycollection next Thursday at SaksFifth Avenue, 9600 WilshireBlvd. The showing will be fromnoon to 5 p.m. in the jewelryarea.•Upcoming Chamber Of CommerceEventsThe Beverly Hills Chamberof Commerce will hold an Aprilnetworking breakfast 8-9:30a.m. today at El Torito Grill,9595 Wilshire Blvd. On-siteregistration is $20 for membersand $30 for non-members.Those interested in hostinga networking breakfast or for information,email events@beverlyhillschamber.comor call 310-248-1000, ext. 114.Meanwhile, the chamber’sGovernment Affairs Committeemeeting to hear issues that impactthe local business communitywill be held at the BeverlyHills Municipal Gallery, 455 N.Rexford Dr. on Thursday, April21, from 8 to 9 a.m.For more information contactMay Soth at the chamber,ext. 110.The chamber’s EconomicSummit 2011 called “A NewDawn or a New Bubble” willforecast where the economyand particular industries includingreal estate, investment, hospitality,retail, etc. may be headingin today’s market.The event will be at TheBeverly Hilton on Tuesday, April26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.•Holocaust Remembrance(Yom Hashoah) At Museum ofTolerance May 1In commemoration of thosewho perished in the Holocaustand to honor the legacy of thosewho suffered, fought and died,the Museum of Tolerance willpresent survivors who will sharetheir stories of perseveranceand survival on Sunday, May 1,from noon to 4 p.m. There willbe a special art project paintingceramic butterflies to rememberthe 1.5 million Jewish childrenwho were killed; and a discussionof Anne Frank’s diary.Advance ticket purchasestrongly recommended by calling310-772-2505.•Vista Del MarAppoints JackieRedner As ResidentRabbiVista DelMar Child andFamily Serviceshas appointedJackie Redner as the organization’srabbi in residence, announcedDr. Elias Lefferman,Vista’s president/CEO.•Iberia Airlines InauguratesThrice Weekly Flights ToMadridIberia Airlines has introducedMonday, Wednesdayand Saturday flights non-stopflights between LAX andMadrid, the only ones betweenthe West Coast and the Spanishcapital.It expects to carry68,000 passengers during itsfirst year of operation.•Circa 55 Already Taking ReservationsFor EasterCirca 55 at The BeverlyHilton is already taking reservationsfor its Easter Sunday diningprogram on April 24.The sophisticated poolsidewill be serving Executive ChefSuki Sugiura’s buffet brunch.Seating times are between11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Price per adult is $75 and$25for children 3-11 years ofage (exclusive of tax and gratuity).Reservations: 310-887-6055 or on-line: www.circa55beverly hills.com.BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 10IMPORTANTPhilanthropist Nancy Davis StillLeading The Campaign To Fight MSBy Julie RussThe Courier sat down to speak with philanthropist NancyDavis to find out what the color orange means to her. Davis wasdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 20 years ago, and since then,has sought to raise awareness and funding for research throughthe Nancy Davis Foundation. The “Orange You Happy to EraseMS” is her annual campaign in the month of May. It started afew years back and has been growing steadily. To her, orange isa color of vibrancy and good health.Davis has various products available on her Web site thatsupport the Nancy Davis Foundation. She also has sponsorswho donate a percentage of their proceeds in May that will gotowards finding a cure. Items on Shop to Erase MS include earrings,rings and necklaces from Davis’ Peace and Love Jewelryline, Laura Gellar Cosmetics, Judith Ripka, Don FranciscoCoffee, Harry and David, and special items sold at KitsonBoutique. Tiger J also created the gift bag for the Race to EraseMS Event. For more information go to www.erasems.org andclick on ‘Shop to Erase MS’.On April 29, Davis will also be hosting the 18th annualRace to Erase MS. This year’s gala coincides with the royalwedding, thus will be boasting a Rock and Royalty theme.Tommy Hilfiger along with brother Andrew, will host a fashionshow entitled Andrew Charles. The line is debuting with a twistthis year, and was inspired by rock stars such as Mick Jagger.•Odyssey Ball Saturday BenefitsJohn Wayne Cancer InstituteAt St. John’sActress Alana Stewart, presidentof the Farrah FawcettFoundation, will be presentedwith the “True Grit”Humanitarian Award and philanthropistRuth Weil “TheDuke” Award at the 26th annualOdyssey Ball, the yearlyfundraising event that benefitsthe John Wayne Cancer Institute(JWCI) (at St. John’s HealthCenter, Saturday at The BeverlyHilton.)This year’s gala will celebrate“Hollywood IconicGlamour,” and will feature aspecial performance bysinger/dancer Julianne Hough(left), star of the upcoming featurefilm, Footloose. KTLA’sSam Rubin will emcee.The ball is organized by theJohn Wayne Cancer InstituteAuxiliary, established in 1982by two breast cancer survivors,Noreen Nelson and SandyCohen. This year’s gala chairsare Wendy Feldman, TeddiGilderman (daughter ofAuxiliary Co-Founder SandyCohen) and Marisol Zarco.Since its inception, theevent has raised more than$17 million to support theJWCI’s life-saving cancerresearch and treatment programs.Call 310-829-8324 orvisit www.-jwci.org.

TO SEE ANDBE SEENAccelerate in NeutralNeutrals and earth toned accessories are in the fashion forecast this spring!BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 11THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLSBrumani "CandyTerracotta" Earrings$3,129Brumani "CandyTerracotta" Necklace$1,894Saks Fifth Avenue9600 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90210Mali Sabatasso’sShark Tooth Necklace$285Mali Sabatasso’sLong Real Seahorse$125Porta Bella Design184 Canon Dr.Beverly Hills, CA 90210Scoopneck Tee$14.50The Gap370 N. Beverly Dr.Beverly Hills, CA 90210James IconTrench Coat$304Revolve Clothing8452 Melrose Ave.West Hollywood, CA 90069Joe’s JeansMicro Flare Jeans$172Ron Herman325 N. Beverly Dr.Beverly Hills, CA 90210OPI Spring CollectionFocus is TexasSan Tan-tonioNail Lacquer$8.50Contempo Nails333 S. Robertson BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211Joe's JeansMini Shirt$154Ellie Tahari’sShara Tote$498Paula Satchel$898Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills9700 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90212Fashion News & NotesGap, Ann Inc. CEOs Receive Pay HikesGlenn Murphy, CEO of Gap Inc. saw hispay package grow 18 percent in 2010 aftervoluntarily reducing his salary 15 percentin 2009. In appreciation of his willingnessto earn less, Gap’s compensation committeeawarded him a special bonus of$635,000.WWDPuig Said in Talks to Buy Gaultier StakePuig, a Barcelona-based parent of CarolinaHerrera, Nina Ricci and Paco Rabanne,has entered into exclusive negotiations toacquire the 45 percent stake in Jean PaulGaultier, owned by Hermès International.WWDJuicy Leaving L.A.?According to the New York Post, JuicyCouture is dissolving its Los Angeles officeand moving to New York. Declining sales,high turnover, loss of clientele and lowerquality due to overseas production areattributed to the move.Apparel NewsBalmain, Christophe Decarnin PartingWaysThe label Balmain announced its separationfrom designer Christophe Decarnin.An internal candidate is likely to take upthe head designer position at Balmain.Decarnin vamped up the brand to thesexy, audacious and expensive brand thatit is.WWDRenée Zellweger Boosts Tommy HilfigerCharity InitiativeRenée Zellweger, ambassador for TommyHilfiger and the support of Breast HealthInstitute, said she will continue involvementif her celebrity raises awarenessabout the initiative. A limited edition bagby Hilfiger will retail in stores in April.WWDEditor’s NoteThere is a misconception among localsthat stores in Beverly Hills are moreexpensive than those in the Los Angelesarea. A Gap spokesperson has confirmedwith The Courier that prices are consistentacross all locations. If a consumer is lookingfor value, the recent sales tax hike inSanta Monica may persuade shoppers tothink twice before shopping outside ofBeverly Hills.Effective April 1, voters in Santa Monicaapproved Measure Y, which established a1/2 cent transactions and use tax.

Page 12 | April 8, 2011BEVERLY HILLSJoan MangumBEVERLY HILLSNow In Our 45th Year8840 West Olympic BoulevardBeverly Hills, CA 90211310-278-1322Fax: 310-271-5118www.bhcourier.comPublisherClifton S. Smith, Jr.❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Publisher EmeritusMarch Schwartz❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Senior EditorJohn L. SeitzSpecial Sections & FeaturesSteve SimmonsOnline & Video DirectorBrenton GarenDirector Education ServicesDupé AleruStaff ReporterMarla Schevker❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Associate Publisher & EditorMarcia W. Hobbs❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Columnists :George ChristyJoan RiversRabbi Jacob PressmanJoan MangumStephen FrankMaureen DowdFrank RichFrances AllenConnie Martinson❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Contributing WritersJerry CutlerJames MetropoleMarta WallerSherry DoddRoger LefkonCartoonistJanet SalterRestaurant CriticMerv Hecht❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Director Digital Sales &MarketingPeter KazanjianDirector of EventsJulie RussDisplay Advertising ManagerEvelyn A. PortugalClassified Advertising ManagerRod PingulSenior Sales ExecutiveShelly BlumenthalClassified Account ExecutiveGeorge RecinosAccountingAna Llorens❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖Production ArtistsFerry SimanjuntakRobert KnightPhotos and Unsolicited Materials Will Absolutely Not Be Returned.Only unposed, candid photos will be considered for publication. Allphotos and articles submitted become property of the Courier. No paymentfor articles or photos will be made in the absence of a writtenagreement, signed by the Publisher.Adjudicated as a Newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008of the Government Code for the City of Beverly Hills, for the Beverly HillsUnified School District, for the County of Los Angeles, for the State of Californiaand for other districts which include the City of Beverly Hills within eachsuch district’s respective jurisdiction in proceeding number C110951 in SuperiorCourt, California, on February 26, 1976.All contents copyright © 2010 Beverly Hills Courier Publishing Co., LLC, allrights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, transmitted or otherwisereproduced without the prior written consent of the Beverly HillsCourier Publishing Co., LLC.Member: Agence France Presse, City News Service.Gift CertificatesAvailable.il CieloEaster Garden BrunchSunday, April 24 th , 2010Special 3 Course Menu -11 a.m. to 4 p.m.$48 Per Person*Regular Menu - 5 p.m to 10 p.m.9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills310-276-9990 ~ www.ilcielo.comWe’ll Be Open on Mothers Day For Lunch and DinnerIsland Foot Spa“Escape to the Island”GRAND OPENING SPECIAL’S!60-Min. Body Massage $35 (reg. $45)Foot Massage $20 (reg. $30)Chinese ReflexologyOur Luxurious Foot Massage Includes:Head • Neck • Shoulders • Back310-652-88898640 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90211Open 7 Days • 10am-10:30pmFree parking in rear.Doheny Village • Beverly HillsCheck out specials and events at www.dohenyvillage.comHIGH TEA–The L.A. Chap -ter of the Israel CancerResearch Fund launchedthe Rachel's Society with ahigh tea at the FourSeasons. With 35 guestson hand, more than$50,000 was raised forbreast cancer research inIsrael. (Top, (from left):Judith Reichman, MD(guest speaker), co-chairsJeannine Sefton, andBeverly Cohen, and NeileMcQueen Toffle. JacquelineBurdorf (left) and SonyaWaldow (right) were amongothers on hand.The Colleagues Spring Luncheon Set TuesdayNext Tuesday at The BeverlyWilshire, one of the most anticipatedluncheons of the year willbe held.The Colleagues are presentingits 22nd annual affair sponsoredby Oscar de la Renta andunderwritten by Italian jewelerVhernier.Oscar de la Renta’s fall collectionwill be unveiled with thedesigner himself on hand.310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVEMON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PMFRI. & SAT. 12:00 AM - 10:00 PMITALIAN RESTAURANTNorm’sfoam & fabricsFoam cutto any size!I’m so tiredI look & feel GREAT!Give yourself a lift - Renew those old cushions ormattress with new foam comfort• Foam Mattresses & Toppers• Cushions for: Home, Boat,Outdoors, Window Seats, Etc.• Medical Use: Wedges For TheBack, Seat, Legs• High Density Egg Crate FoamFor People Or AnimalsNancy Reagan, a longtimemember, will be honored withthe group’s Champion ofChildren award.All proceeds benefitChildren’s Institute, Inc. andonce again the event is a sellout.Founded in 1950, TheColleagues is comprised of 65active and 50 sustaining members.• Latex Toppers• Cases: Photo, Computer,Music, Etc.• Polyester Pillow Forms• Foam For Sound Insulation• Closed Cell– 310.559.4323 –3304 Motor Ave (Next to corner of Motor & National)Park on MotorMon - Fri 9:30 - 6pmCashGoodChecks Saturday 9:30 - 3pm

BEVERLY HILLS BESTREAL ESTATE AGENTSBEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 13READER’S CHOICECourier Celebrates Top Real Estate Agents At Montage Beverly HillsSM‘Best Real Estate Agent In Beverly Hills 2010 ’ Top FiveWinners Drew Mandile and Brooke Knapp of Sotheby’sInternational Realty.Courier Honors Its ‘Best Real Estate Agent InSMBeverly Hills 2010 ’ Contest WinnersA night honoring TheCourier’s “Readers ChoiceAwards for Best Real EstateAgent in Beverly Hills 2010”was held Monday at a privatereception at the Montage BeverlyHills.The winners were nominatedby their Beverly Hillsclients in 100-200 word essayssubmitted to The Courier by itsreaders last year.Nominations could onlybe made by current or formerBeverly Hills residents who hadbought or sold real estatethrough the nominees.The Courier’s AssociatePublisher Marcia Hobbs andSenior Editor John Seitz presentedaward certificates to thewinners.Drew Mandile and BrookeKnapp of Sotheby’s InternationalRealty were the overall winners.The Top 5 winners wererounded out by Jerry Jolton ofColdwell Banker Previews International,Timothy Di Prizitoof Nourmand & Associates andElaine Dannenberg of NelsonShelton & Associates.“There are a number ofother good real estate agentsthat deserve credit who’vedone fantastic work,” Mandilesaid. “We’re proud to be in thecompany of them.”Finalists presented withtheir awards were Ronna MeeBrand of Brand Realty, Inc.,Cathy Hodes Greenly of ColdwellBanker South, Dale Shephardof Coldwell Banker South,Alexandra North of North RealEstate Services, Judy Feder ofNourmand & Associates Realtors,Rochelle Maize of Nourmand& Associates Realtors.Judging criteria included,besides professionalism in representations,contributions tothe community. The essays,which were the sole basis ofthe awards, were judged byThe Courier’s editorial staff.Courier Associate Publisher Marcia Hobbs with JerryJolton of Coldwell Banker Previews International,and The Courier’s Senior Editor John Seitz.Hobbs and Elaine Dannenberg of NelsonShelton & Associates.Readers’ Choice Awards Best Real EstateSMAgent in Beverly Hills 2010 FinalistsTimothy Di Prizito of Nourmand & AssociatesRealtors, with Seitz. Courier Photos by Brenton GarenRonna Mee Brand of BrandRealty Inc., with Seitz.Hobbs with Dale Shephard ofColdwell Banker South.Cathy HodesGreenly ofColdwell BankerSouth.Representing The Montage Beverly Hills for The Courier’s recognitionreception for winners and finalists in “The Best Real EstateAgent in Beverly Hills 2010” contest were: from left, HermannElger, general manager; Tyrone Phillips of The MontageResidences and Charles Black, director of marketing.Rochelle Maize of Nourmand& Associates Realtors.Alexandra North ofNorth Real EstateServices.Judy Feder ofNourmand &Associates Realtors.Betty Graham, president of Previews International, N.R.T. atColdwell Banker, with Jerry and Sandi Jolton.

HOW DOYOU FEEL?St. John’s, JWCI celebrate 30Years Of Cancer ResearchFor more than threedecades, the St. John’s HealthCenter Foundation Board ofTrustees has held an annual“Chautauqua” retreat to bringtogether top physicians, scientistsand supporters to discussthe latest advances in medicalcare and translational researchthat impact the healthcarecommunity.Last weekend, the retreathighlighted the 30thAnniversary of the John WayneCancer Institute (JWCI) at St.John’s by featuring an array ofpresentations that provideddetails about the latestadvances in cancer detection,diagnosis and treatment.“The John Wayne CancerInstitute plays a vital role inbringing the best options forour cancer patients, and we arecommitted to staying at theforefront of research,” said LouLazatin, St. John’s and JWCIpresident/CEO. “The groundbreakingdiscoveries led byDonald L. Morton, MD, andour talented team of physiciansand scientists have fundamentallychanged the way cancer istreated across the world.”A multidisciplinary team ofphysicians, scientists andpathologists each providedupdates about innovativeapproaches and new technologyused in cancer care, whichincluded a special panel ofexperts who described howtheir close collaboration providesthe basis for the translationalscience and medicine.“This synergy among theteam enables us to provide personalizedpatient care througha multi-modality approach,”said Dr. Morton, chief ofmelanoma program and directorof JWCI surgical oncologyfellowship program. “In fact,this partnership often sparksnew ideas the lead to advancesin clinical and basic scienceresearch.”Presentations included anupdate about the latest researchin melanoma and the internationalimpact of the sentinelnode procedure from Dr.Morton and a report on howadvances in the institute’smolecular oncology departmentled by Dave S.B. Hoon,PhD, are leading to blood teststhat can provide earlier cancerdetection and more effectivetreatment.Other topics coveredincluded the immune systemand cancer, experimental therapeutics,vitamin D and breastcancer, lung cancer, andmetastatic brain tumors.Thirty years since JWCI’sinception, and 20 years in associationwith St. John’s, theInstitute is focused onadvanced technologies, newer,more effective treatments andnew hope for cancer patientseverywhere.For information about St.John’s Health Center or theJohn Wayne Cancer Institute,visit: www.newstjohns.org orwww.jwci.org.Health Happenings...BridgePoint Sets Seminars OnParkinson’s Disease, Medical DirectivesBridgePoint Beverly Hills, a boutique senior community, hasset two free seminars for April.• Linda O’Connor, coordinator for the American Parkinson’sDisease Association Information and Referral Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will present “Understanding Parkinson’sDisease,” from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 13.• Joel Loquvam will present a workshop from 2-4 p.m.,Thursday, April 14 where participants can fill out an AdvancedHealthcare Directive from (the California Medical Power ofAttorney) and a HIPPA Authorization, for free.Since space is limited, reservations are required. They may bemade by contacting Ann Siegal, BridgePoint marketing director, at310-860-9234 or BridgePointMKG@islllc.com.Communicating With Children,Disciplining With Love, Topic Of SeminarThe Iranian-American Parents Association (IAPA) and Dr.Nanaz Pirnia, Ph.D., MFT will present “How Parents ShouldCommunicate With Their Young Children (From Birth To Age 13)”from 6:30 - 9 p.m., Thursday, April 28 at the Beverly Hills CountryClub, 3084 Motor Ave.The theatrical/educational seminar and panel discussion willhelp parents lean effective ways to discipline with love.Space is limited and tickets, at $20, are available atIranianHotline.com or by phone at 310-358-3337.Refreshments will be served.For more information, send email to info@iapabh.org or callDr. Pirnia at 310-286-1480.KIRN670AM Radio Iran and the Beverly HIlls Country Clubare sponsors of the event.BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 14HEALTH & WELLNESSBOXING GREATS UNITE TO K.O. CANCER—Approximately 320 guests attended Sports L.A.’s K.O.Cancer Wednesday night that raised more than $120,000 for research, treatment and education for the Cityof Hope. Boxing greats (from left) Jake LaMotta, Jackie Kallen and Micky Ward were recognized for theirbusiness and philanthropic achievements. At The Beverly Hilton, K.O. Cancer was co-chaired by StanleyBlack and Bob Barth. Robert Shapiro was emcee. The extravaganza featured two heavyweight bouts in additionto a celebrity matchup between Mario Lopez, host of television’s Extra, and Jimmy Lange from TheContender.Photo by Amy Cantrell PhotographyResearch RoundupNew ‘Nanodrug’ Breaks Down Barriers ToAttack Breast Cancer Cells From The Inside OutCHLA Launches Interactive Online Game FeaturingStars From The Lakers, Dodgers, Kings And GalaxyChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles(CHLA) has unveiled“Where’s Pau Now?,” the first ina four-part online interactivegame series featuring fourprominent L.A. sports figures:L.A. Lakers forward and NBA AllStar Pau Gasol; former L.A.Kings left wing and hockey Hallof Famer Luc Robitaille; L.A.Galaxy and U.S. National Teamforward Landon Donovan; andL.A. Dodgers first basemanJames Loney.Each series of the game featuresa player “hiding” in variousareas throughout the newand existing hospital. Participantsare given multiple choiceThrowing stones at castlewalls is one way to attack anenemy, but sneaking insidemakes the target much morevulnerable.Researchers at Cedars-Sinai’s Maxine Dunitz NeurosurgicalInstitute have employeda similar strategy usinga mouse model to target importantmechanisms inside themost challenging breast cancercells. Earlier studies at Cedars-Sinai found a similar approacheffective in attacking malignantbrain tumor targets.Unlike other drugs that targetcancer cells from outsideand often injure normal cells asa side effect, this therapy consistsof multiple drugs chemicallybonded to a “transportvehicle.” The drugs bypasshealthy cells, accumulate insidetumor cells and attack moleculartargets that enable cancercells to grow and spread.Studies using a mouse modelshow this highly targeted approach,using combinations ofdrugs, to be more effectivethan standard treatment methods.This research targetedHER2-positive breast cancer –a type that, due to a geneticmutation, makes excessiveamounts of a protein that promotesthe growth of cancercells. HER2-positive breastcancers tend to be more aggressiveand less responsive totreatment than other breastcancers.One commonly used antitumordrug, trastuzumab (Herceptin®),is sometimes beneficial,but with advantages anddisadvantages. It is an antibodyto the HER2 antigen, whichoptions to guess the player’s locationfor the chance to accumulatepoints—those with thehighest point score at the end ofthe individual game series willbe put into a drawing for prizes,such as autographed gear andgame tickets.Visit www.CHLA.org/Pau tofind the game and informationon rules and prizes.“The game was created as afun and unique way to engageand introduce the community toour pediatric hospital buildingthat will open in July,” saidDeAnn Marshall, CHLA vicepresident and chief marketingofficer. “Participants will getmeans it naturally seeks outthis protein in cancers. But itseffectiveness as a treatmentusually is limited because in 66to 88 percent of patients, thetumors become resistant withinthe first year of treatment. Herceptinalso can injure normalorgans it contacts.The researchers reportedin their recent studies, publishedin a recent issue of CancerResearch, that the newdrug carried multiple molecularcomponents, each with adistinct role. These key componentsincluded: Herceptin totarget the existing HER2 protein;another molecule to attacka genetic mechanism responsiblefor the production ofnew protein; and a molecule toopen tumor blood vessels anddeliver the drugs into the cancercells for release.sneak peeks into the new hospitalbuilding, learn about its cutting-edgetechnology, amenitiesand services and see how thenew hospital specifically catersto children, adolescents andtheir families.”“Children’s Hospital LosAngeles has become a big partof my life recently and I have agreat respect for the incrediblework they do,” said Gasol. “Iwas thrilled to be part of thisgame and help promote the newhospital building. It is truly astate-of-the-art facility that is goingto positively change the livesof so many children in need.”

BEVERLY HILLSMEASURE 2P(Continued from page 1)terprise Fund.As reported by The Courier,this “fund” does not reallyexist but is an accounting deviceused by the City to allocateincome and expense fromparking operations.The City Council tried unsuccessfullyto ban the measurefrom the March ballot byEQUINOX(Continued from page 1)the unanimous decision of thePlanning Commission to approveit.The appeal was filed byTodd Elliot, an attorney whostated he represented Ron andSharon Gart and an organizationthat called itself “NeighborsOrganized to Protect theEnvironment in Beverly Hills”or “N.O.P.E. Beverly Hills”.Equinox Fitness Center appliedfor a conditional use permit,beginning in Oct. 2010.The fitness club will be locatedat 9465 Wilshire Boulevard, inthe 37,000 ft, three story formerBank of America Building.Equinox will not only have fitnessequipment and lockerrooms available for membersbut will have a café, retail storeCHRISTIANSEN(Continued from page 4)hearing by which a judge canmake a finding of probablecause.Ciulla argued to Judge Marcusthe statue of limitations,which is four years from the discoveryof the crime, had runup. In District Attorney JulietSchmidt’s criminal complaint,she alleges it was current Superintendentof Business ServicesAlex Cherniss who discoveredthe memorandum’s authorizingChristiansen to receivethe stipends in Septemberof 2009. These memos wouldnot have been discovered hadChristiansen not sued theBHUSD for $16 million in thefall of 2009.Judge Marcus said hethought Hubbard’s case was an“obscure situation”and he didnot expect “peoplewho work inpayroll to knowthe superintendentcannot offerraises.” He ruledthat neither formerAssistant SuperintendentofBusiness ServicesCherylPlotkin nor formerSenior Payrolland BenefitsSpecialistMelody Voyles,who were awareof the stipends,could haveknown it was acrime.Judge Marcusalso allegedHubbard put thesuing in Superior Court.The Superior Court struckthe measure from the ballot butwas in turn blocked by theCourt of Appeal and the measurewent to the voters. LastWednesday, the Court of Appealreturned the lawsuit to SuperiorCourt.The council must decidewhether or not to continue itsligitation to stop implementationof the measure.and spa open to the public.The conditional use permitallows for four things. One, toallow an exercise club to be locatedon the ground floor of abuilding within the business triangle;two, to allow portions ofthe exercise areas to be visiblefrom the street; three, to allowapproximately 90 ft of streetfrontage along N Beverly Driveand 33 ft along Wilshire (whilethe standard is 25 ft); and four,to allow the use of shared parkingfacilities to satisfy parkingrequirements.Elliot alleged the PlanningCommission could not makepositive findings to allowshared parking and the environmentalreview process wasflawed. The Bank of Americabuilding controls 474 spaces,with another 212 specificallydedicated to patrons of thememos in Christinasen’s personnelfile so the board wouldnot realize he gave herstipends.Chodos argued to JudgeMarcus Christiansen cannot beheld responsible for any conflictof interest charges becausea 1090 violation can only applyto board members, officers oremployees. Judge Marcus ruled1090 charges apply to Christiansenbecause she was performingall the same duties as aconsultant as when she wasemployed at the district. Shealso kept the same office andcontinued to use an e-mail signatureclaiming she was the directorof planning and facilities.Judge Marcus said the keyissue over a 1090 violation iswhether or not an individual iswearing “two hats.”“Is she urging the BHUSDNo date has been set bythe Superior Court to resumeconsideration of the matter.Earlier in the litigation, theSuperior Court found the measureunconstitutional as an improperimposition on “administrative”matters as opposed to“legislative” matters. Differentlegal standards will apply tothe case if the city continuesthe litigation although most observersbelieve the measurebuilding, and has access to anadditional 485 spaces in theMGM garage.Elliot claimed the buildingis subject California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA)evaluations, because the buildingwill be converted from officebuildings to an exerciseclub. However, City Staff statesthe changes are minimal, inline with building codes andare not considered a change inuse of the space and are thereforeexempt.Neither Ron or SharonGart nor members of N.O.P.E.attended any of the public orappeal hearings. While Elliotsaid his clients chose to allowtheir lawyer to represent them,Mayor Barry Brucker said hefound it to be unusual the appellantsnever appeared.“The organization N.O.P.E.to place a bond on the ballotbecause they need it or becauseshe stands to make money,”Judge Marcus asked the court.Hubbard is charged withtwo counts of misappropriationof funds andChristiansenwith fourcounts of conflictof interest.The hearingis scheduledfor April22 at 10 a.m.in department102 of theClara ShortridgeFoltzCriminal JusticeCenter, indowntown LosAngeles.doesn’t seem to exist,” Bruckersaid. “I don’t believe we’veever had any bylaws, any registrationof the organization.They didn’t seem to come outin numbers or even send oneperson other than their attorneyto represent them. It leads meto believe that probably thiswas a competitor asking Mr. Elliotto represent them.”Elliot denied working withthe competing gym Sports ClubL.A. or having any knowledgeof their opinions regardingcompetition and Equinox.The conditional use permitwould again be stricken by theCourt. Nonetheless, the councilfaces an electorate determinedto preserve the traditionaltwo-hour free parking policyof Beverly Hills.Council members discussedmeans to address thesupposed “deficit” by suchmeans as eliminating grace periods,eliminating flat fees after6 p.m. and leasing or sellingsome structures to private oper-April 8, 2011 | Page 15ators.The only outcome fromTuesday’s discussion was thedesignation of CouncilmembersJulian Gold, M.D. andJohn Mirisch to act as liaisonswith Director of Parking OperationsChad Lynn to considerimplementation and options.They will meet during thenext two weeks and discuss theitem at the April 21 Councilmeeting.must be renewed annually. 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ARTS &ENTERTAINMENTTheatre 40 Presents One ManNazi-Hunter-Simon WiesenthalB’HCome & ExperienceA New Wave of Healing!1 HourMassageSpecialEuropean deep tissueor Swedish massageDespite his death in 2006,the intrepid “Nazi Hunter” SimonWiesenthal, continues toinspire audiences across thecountry, thanks to a new onemanshow.Commemorating the centennialof Wiesenthal’s birthlast year, critically acclaimedplaywright and actor TomDugan recently premiered hisnewest one-man play NaziHunter-Simon Wiesenthal inLos AngelesDugan portrays the agingconcentration camp survivoras he recounts his life’s workof pursuing Nazi war criminalsAdolf Eichmann, FranzStangl, Dr. Josef Mengele andKarl Silberbauer, the SS officerwho imprisoned Anne Frank.Dugan, who playedAgatha Christie's DetectiveHercule Poirot in Theater 40’sproduction of Black Coffee, isbringing his play to Theatre 40at the Reuben Cordova Theatre,241 Moreno Dr. on the BHHScampus for five performancesat 7:30 p.m. , Sunday-Tuesday,April 10-12, 17, 24-26.Tickets are $25.For reservations and information,call 310-364-3606 orvisit www.theatre40.org.$39 99(Reg. $80)Offer Expires 04/11/11Please mention this adMale & Female Doctors Available.Laser Therapy & Decompression Available.Most Insurances Accepted.Accident & Worker’s Comp Accepted.• New Wave Health Care Center •1016 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A., 90035• 310-652-9283 •www.NewWaveHealth.comHrs: Mon.-Thur. 10-8pm, Fri. 10-2pm, Open SundaysWalk-ins Welcome • Gift Certificates AvailableOksanaSchool of MusicPrivate Lessons forPIANO, VOICE,GUITAR, VIOLINVoted the BESTin the area!!323-284-7930 or323-533-0227http://www.oksanaschoolofmusic.com/mgmt@oksana-k.comBeth Shir ShalomTo Screen RiversDocumentaryHosted by comedienne,actress, and temple member,Wendy Hammers, Beth ShirShalom Synagogue will present,“Can We Talk...to a TempleMember?”—highlighted by ashowing of the recent hit documentary,Joan Rivers: A Piece ofWork—at 7 p.m., tomorrow atthe temple, 1827 CaliforniaAve. Hammers has appeared infilms and on stage, as well as onTV programs Curb YourEnthusiasm, Oprah and The LateLate Show With Craig Ferguson.Donations for the eveningare $15. Free childcare is availablewith reservations, whichcan be made by calling 310-453-3361 or emailing roselee-@bethshirshalom.org.RETURN FROM THE ASHESParis 1945By Brad GeagleyWed-Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PMThru April 24thNAZI HUNTER -SIMON WIESENTHALWith and by TOM DUGANSun,Mon,Tues. 7:30 PM thru April 26thwww.youtube.com/theatrefortyFREE indoor parkingTHEATRE 40call for schedule and reservations310-364-0535www.theatre40.orgBEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 16Performances, Direction HelpHanna Rise Above Its GenreTaught the skills of survivaland ruthless defense by her mysteriousand reclusive father,Hanna (Saoirse Ronan), a beautiful,fearless teenager is a threatto anyone who has the courageto stand in her way. She and herfather Erik (Eric Bana), live in adilapidated cabin. I have noidea how they managed to survivewithin the accepted parametersof a hygienic day-to-dayexistence.Her training is rigorous andshe must use her cunning andruthlessness to survive and eventuallycombat her nemesis, CIAagent, Marissa (Cate Blanchett)who wants to kill Erik andHanna.The question as to “why” isa bit unclear. It has something todo with a security breech andErik’s wife who, we come tolearn, was permanently eliminatedby Marissa.Like other movies of thisJerryCutleron Filmgenre, our sense of believabilitymust be suspended with noquestions asked. However, whattakes this presentation above therest is Ronan’s performance andJoe Wright’s direction.Having directed Ronan inAtonement which earned her asupporting actress nomination,Wright knows very well thewide range of the young beautyand uses it brilliantly.Writers Seth Lochhead andDavid Farr keep the seamlessaction going.This weekend, Hanna opensagainst the carefree and fun-lovingArthur. My money is onHanna.3 bagels out of 4UCLA Bringing Celebration OfWorld Music To Walt Disney HallThe UCLA Herb AlpertSchool of Music and the LatinoMuseum of History, Art andCulture in Los Angeles will presentthe UCLA Philharmonia’sfirst-ever appearance at WaltDisney Concert Hall, 111 S.Grand Ave., under the directionof music professor Neal Stulbergat 8 p.m., Saturday, April 16(pre-concert lecture by UCLAassociate professor of musicologyElisabeth Le Guin).Part of the L.A.Philharmonic’s “Sound AboutTown” series, the event will featureMariachi Los Camperos deNati Cano, a UCLA student jazztrio, performers on Chinese traditionalinstruments and works,arrangements and performancesby UCLA faculty members—including professors of ethnomusicologyA. J. Racy, LebaneseAmerican performer and composer,and James Newton,renowned jazz and chambermusic composer—as well asalumni like flutist Danilo Loana,students and others.Discounted tickets at $36,$31, $27 and $15 may be purchasedat the UCLA CentralTicket Office (open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) or bycalling 310-825-2101.

BEVERLY HILLSAIRLINE(Continued from page 5)tinations from LAX. American Eagle isintroducing new two-class service toDenver and four of the new routes –Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix andAlbuquerque, N.M.The service features a First Classcabin, with premium food and beverageservice, and nine newly designedseats that offer adjustable headrestsand ergonomically contoured back andseat cushions on the CRJ-700 aircraft.EARTHQUAKE(Continued from page 4)prepare themselves as well. The communityneeds to store enough food,water and supplies without assistanceanywhere from three to seven days. TheCity, as a whole, needs to be preparedto be on its own anywhere from sevento 14 days in case of a large disaster.Water is the most important resource,Mottice Muller said.The City is holding the third annual“Rock and Roll Pledge Drive.” Thispledge drive provides residents withways to prepare for an earthquake. Thisyear’s focus is on financial planning. Inorder to enter the pledge drive raffle,participants must pledge to complete avariety of basic emergency financialpreparations including installingsmoke detectors, conducting a householdinventory, having cash on handand storing documents in a safe placesuch as an evacuation box or safe depositbox. To be eligible for the raffle,residents will need to submit theirpledges by May 31. Prizes include aflashlight and car backpack.Last year’s “Rock and Roll PledgePOLICEBURGLARYOccurred at 2:58 a.m. on 4/3 in 300block of S. Robertson Blvd. MaleSuspect–used tool to break glass,entered store and stole property.Loss $250Occurred between 5 p.m. on 4/1 and4 p.m. on 4/3 in 200 block of S.Robertson Blvd. Unknown suspectforced entry into business with prytool, broke into cash register and stolecash. Loss $300Occurtred about 9:20 p.m. on 4/1 in400 block of S. Oakhurst Dr. SuspectMale Black: 6'00'', 230–entered victim’sresidence through open windowand attempted to steal property.Occurred between 3 a.m. and 9 p.m.on 4/1 in 200 block of S. Camden Dr.Unknown suspect entered yardthrough unsecured gate, got intohome via slider window, opened basementdoor and cut wires.GRAND THEFTOccurred between 12:30 and 1:30p.m. on 3/31 in 300 block of N.Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect enteredstore and stole items from rack.Loss $37,500Occurred about 1:46 p.m. on 3/31 in400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Suspect:Male Black, 37, 6'00'', 190, brownhair and eyes–entered store, removeditems from rack, placed them insidebag. Loss $1,396Occurred at 6:30 p.m. on 3/24 in8600 block of Wilshire Blvd.Unknown suspect stole victim’swatch. Loss $4,000Occurred between 6:30 p.m. on 3/30and 1 p.m. on 3/31 in 9300 block ofCivic Center Dr. Unknown suspectstole credit card from victim’s purseand used it at several locations.ASSAULTOccurred between 9:30 and 11 p.m.on 3/21 in 8900 block of Dayton Way.Suspect: Male Black, 33, 6'00'', 175,American also will add seven additionaldaily flights from LAX, includingtwo additional flights each toDallas/Fort Worth and Miami and oneadditional flight each to Chicago, LasVegas and Orlando, Fla.The American Eagle flights will departfrom American Eagle’s new terminalat LAX, which opened last year andwill be expanded by up to four additionalgates by the end of 2011 at aninvestment of approximately $20 million.Drive” encouraged residents to createan emergency car kit. Car kits are important,Mottice Muller said, if someoneis stuck on the freeway and can’tget home or if someone has to leavetheir car and walk home. Included in acar kit should be flashlights with extrabatteries, a portable radio with extrabatteries, nonperishable food, water, afirst aid kit and comfortable shoes.The first year of the “Rock and RollPledge Drive” was a way for residentsto create a home preparedness kit. Ifresidents keep enough food and waterin their home and don’t require helpfrom the City, they are allowing thegovernment to help those who are trulyin need, Mottie Muller said. Includedin a home kit should be enoughnon-perishable food for at least 72hours, enough water for each personand pet to have a gallon of water for 72hours, a first aid kid, fire extinguisherflashlight with extra batteries and aportable radio with extra batteries.People will be able to buy earthquakekits and get more information atthe Beverly Hills Farmers Market onEarth Day, Sunday April 10.-mschevker@bhcourier.comBLOTTERblack hair and brown eyes–tackled victimto ground, twisted her wrist, toresweatshirt as he grabbed phone and carkeys.Occurred around noon on 3/30 in 200block of S. Reeves Dr. Suspect: MaleWhite, 30, 6'05'', 210, black hair andbrown eyes–gained access to victim’sapartment, then altercation occurredcausing visible injury to the latter.Occurred about 4:40 a.m. on 4/2 in100 block of S. Palm Dr.Suspect: Male White, 30, 6'00'', blackhair–used closed fist, open hands andknee to strike victim seated in driver’sseat of vehicle.IDENTITY THEFTOccurred at 5 p.m. on 11/17 in 9700block of Wilshire Blvd. Suspect: FemaleWhite, 40, 5'09'', 140, black hair andbrown eyes–opened an account in victim’snaqme, deposited stolen thirdparty check into account, withdrewcash and then closed account.Occurred at noon on 3/24 in 200 blockof S. El Camino Dr. Suspect #1: MaleWhite, 20, blonde/strawberry hair.Suspect #2: Female White–opened aline of credit in victim’s name, orderedelectronic items and attempted toreceive delivery in front of the latter’sresidence.Occurred at 9:14 p.m. on 3/28 in 9300block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspectswithdrew funds from victim’saccount.Occurred on 3/29 in 9400 block ofWilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect posedas victim and had money transferred toanother account.Occurred on 3/25 in 200 block of S.Palm Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’spersonal information and attemptedto withdraw funds from acccount.Occurred between 1/1 and 2/1 in8700 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknownsuspect used victim’s personal informationto open a credit account.499 North Cañon DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210April 8, 2011 | Page 17BUILDINGOFFICE SPACE AVAILABLEThe Kenquest Building offers an amazingopportunity to lease class A office spacein Beverly Hills’ prestigious GoldenTriangle. 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TASTEThe first thing to know about Scarpetta in Montage Beverly Hills is that it is NOTan Italian restaurant. Though advertised as an Italian restaurant, but it’s really not atall Italian. It’s a high-end hotel restaurant, with contemporary food at high prices. Yes,you can get a small plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce (for $24), or ravioli stuffedwith foie gras, but that doesn’t make it an Italian restaurant.The somewhat unusual setting includes high ceilings and an overhanging balcony,and all diners sit within view of the hotel’s adjacent green space. One looks outtoward Bouchon, sometimes with longing. While the tables are large and well spacedapart (that’s the good news) the chairs are hard and need cushions.The restaurant was pretty busy on a Saturday night. The sound level while moderatelyloud, is about average for Beverly Hills, but the music was quite offensive—-I heard a woman screaming about lost love. With that voice it was clear to me whyher man left her.On our last visit we arrived at 7:35 for our 7:30 reservation for four. “Is your entireparty here?” asked the greeter. “No, but I would like to be seated and order a glass ofwine” I replied. “Your table will be ready in a few moments” she replied, while Istared at a table for four nearby that was set up and ready to be occupied. I continuedto stare at the table until the captain got the message, at which time he seated usat the empty table. A few minutes later ourfriends arrived.Within seconds the waitress appeared andasked “sparkling or flat?” My wife said sparklingand I said “plain water with no ice please.”Thirty seconds later she appeared with a bottle ofSan Pellegrino and poured some into all fourglasses and disappeared before I could object.When she reappeared I mentioned to her that IScarpetta225 North Canon Drive310-860-7970Open daily•Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.•Dinner from 5:30 p.m.preferred flat water. She grabbed my full glass (with $2 worth of water in it), and reappeareda few moments later with a glass of tap water, no ice, and a fresh bottle ofPellegrino. So there went $18 ($15 plus tip). And that put me on notice as to whatkind of restaurant it is.I began to look around for the wine steward, since I needed a drink. Instead, thebread arrived. This was the best part of the meal—in fact, maybe it’s the best bread inBeverly Hills. One piece with sausage flavor prompted me to look for a second pieceand so we ordered a second basket that once again arrived along with small dishesof butter with mascarpone cheese, caponata and the traditional olive oil.To start I had the creamy polenta with mushrooms. This was delicious, but in atrue Italian restaurant they would have used porcini mushrooms and reduced thesauce so that it was thick enough not to penetrate the polenta. My wife had the tunaSusci, served as a roll but instead of the usual rice it came with raw vegetables – sheBEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 18THE FLAVORS OF BEVERLY HILLSSCARPETTA AT THE MONTAGE HOTELT h e C o u r i e r ’s Restaurant Review by MERV HECHTdeclared it fresh but bland.By now I was pretty desperate for a glass of wine, so I asked the captain to sendover the wine steward. Sean Jemai appeared, and upon hearing that we were speakingFrench at the table, joined in the conversation and introduced himself. I mentionedthat his name wasn’t very Italian—-more Irish—-and he explained that oneparent was Italian but he was raised in Marseilles and studied wine in Bordeaux. Heseemed likeable, so I asked him to recommend a light red wine–maybe somethingfrom the Loire Valley, or Alsace. He was sorry, but nothing like that was on the list.Apparently thinking that my desired choice was based on price, he pointed out theSpanish wines on the list, which of course are not light. At the suggestion of our diningcompanion, we ended up with a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, as Iso often do, at $44. The wholesale price should be about $10.Three of us each ordered one of the three fish dishes on the menu, and each wasexcellent. Although we noticed that each of the three fish entrees arrived with a differentaccompaniment than is listed on the menu. My branzino was cooked withcrisp skin, and tasted fresh. It came with caramelized fennel, which I loved, insteadof the vinaigrette advertised on the menu. I might have put a touch of fish stock init, to make it a bit more moist, but I have no complaints about any of the three plates.I saw lots of meat going by to other tables, and those dishes also looked good. Iwould say that the main courses are grade A. As well they should be for about $30each.To finish the meal, three of us shared a chocolate cake with burnt orange icecream, not very Italian but very tasty. My wife’s pecorino fresco cheese plate containedsuch a small piece of cheese that we got a chuckle out of it, and it too wasbland. In a failed attempt to counter the tasteless cheese, a very hot spicy applemoutarde sat alongside the cheese. A better offering would be aged pecorino servedwith honey as is so readily available in Italy.And so it went for about $65 a person. It’s not an Italian restaurant, and it’s notwell managed, and the staff needs a lot of training. But the food is really quite good,and the space very pleasant. For those staying at the hotel it’s a pretty place to eat,especially if it’s raining out. For those driving into Beverly Hills in search of a greatdinner there are lots of places that serve authentic Italian food, at the same or lesserprices.The Courier’s restaurant critic, Mervyn Hecht, has been a consultant to severalnational food and wine importing companies for the past 22 years.

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SCHOOLIS FUN!EDUCATIONBEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 20Director of EducationDupé Alerudaleru@bhcourier.comPAGE SCHOOL’S FLOWER SCIENCE PROJECT–Back row: (from left) pre-kindergarten teacherAlexandra Morris, Matthew Ranaei, Hudson MacDonell, Jonathan Cornelio,Cameron Davis, JoAnn Ferro,Sharon Morphew and Tricia Morphew. Front Row (from left): Dior Goodjohn, Sinai Cunningham, GabriellaFrost, Yacob Eyob, Maxwell Morphew, Sadie Wray, Isabelle Cates and Nathan Pena.Page Parents Get Involved, Contribute To ClassroomLearning With Flower Science ProjectBy Dupé AleruHow can parental involvementin schools make a differencein the academic successof its students?Quite frankly, it can makea huge difference. Last montha couple of Page School parentsdecided to be a contributingforce to academic achievementand the learning experienceby bringing in hands-oneducational activities to one ofits Pre-K classrooms.Page parent TriciaMorphew—mother of MaxwellMorphew, and Pagegrandma Sharon Morphew,By Dupé AleruIsaiah Drake,known as “Lord ofthe rings” due to histalent in the Still-Rings category, is athird grade studentat Good ShepherdCatholic Schoolwho will continueon to the Regional1 competition in NorthernCalifornia. He qualified for thiscompetition due to his victoryat the state championship inMarch.Drake was named Still-Rings State Champion in theLevel 5, age 7-8 years categoryat the Southern California StateGymnastics Championship lastmonth in Aliso Viejo.This completion is underthe aegis of USA Gymnastics,the national governing body forthe sport of gymnastics in theUnited States as designated bythe U.S. Olympic Committee.volunteered to come toteacher Alexandra Morris' prekindergartenclassroom for ahands-on engaging flower scienceproject for its students.To add a creative twist tothe educational science project,each student was given acardboard flower box to decorate,and also given three testtubes, three white daisy flowers,a choice of food coloringfor two test tubes, squishy gelorbeez balls (which grow inwater), and water.The purpose was to informand teach children about aflower’s absorbency in relationBeverly Hills Third Grader WinsState Gymnastic Titles, MovesOn To Regional 1 CompetitionDrake alsoplaced third onParallel Bars andthird in the All-A r o u n dCompetition.Drake, who hasbeen a gymnasticstudent for threeyears, is beingcoached andtrained by Henry Vanetsyan atBroadway Gymnastics Schoolnear Playa Vista.Vanetsyan is a formerOlympic coach who for 15years trained the U.S.S.R.’sMen’s Gymnastics team.Drake will representSouthern California at theRegion 1 Championships inOakland on Sunday, competingagainst gymnasts from NorthernCalifornia, Arizona, Nevadaand Hawaii.For further informationcontact Annie Goepel at 323-463-9700.to water and how the color inwater could affect the color ofthe flower petals. The test tubewith the orbeez balls allowedstudents to observe science ona different level due to how theorbeez balls absorb water andexpand 100 times its originalvolume in just a few hours.This quick process is a demonstrationfor children on how aflower would normally grow indays, weeks and months.This goes to show thatparental involvement is a hugedriving force for student successand the learning experience.Above:Nathan Penasmiles for thecamera duringhis scienceexperiment.Left: JoAnnFerro placesher daisy inits test tubes.Good Shepherd Students Get Behind TheScenes Look On Field Trip To Gelson’sGood Shepherd CatholicSchool’s pre-k classroomenjoyed a behind-the-scenesfield trip to Gelson’s Market inCentury City, last week.The idea was to visit a marketto learn about food and seehow food is packaged andstored.The trip began with a visitto the produce section wherestudents observed the vastassortment of fruits and vegetablesand had the opportunity tosample fresh strawberries, blueberriesand cantaloupe.Next, they were taken onthe warehouse tour—the areawhere boxes of food are stored,and observed how these aremoved on a conveyor belt.They then went to the meat andfish area.Each student was given achance to scan a food item tosee how it appears on the registerafter being scanned.One can imagine the smellof fresh bread baking in anoven; at least the students didas they visited the last stops ofthe tour, the bakery and deli.As a last treat, the childrenconcluded the trip by sittingdown at tables to enjoy a nicetreat of breaded chicken andcookies—not together ofcourse.Yum! Yum!Charlene Liebau Talks: ‘College Admissions’By Charlene LiebauCollege Admissions EditorCollege admission decisions are out. Giventhe reports of the record breaking number ofapplications received by colleges this year, theadmission decisions cannot be all that good formany, many well-qualified students. ConsiderHarvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford reportingadmit-rates in the single digits: 6.2, 7.4, 8.4, and7.1 percentages, respectively. True, not all collegesare reporting such statistics but enough arewhich only serves to underscore the everincreasing anxiety surrounding the collegeadmission process.What to do? Let’s begin with current seniors.What does one do if “deny” is the word fromfirst choice college? To share the news that thisyear, for a variety of reasons, was the most competitiveever is of little comfort. The numbers arestaggering: UCLA received 61,000 applicationsfor a freshman class of 5,250; Stanford received34,348 applications for an incoming class of1,725; and Harvard received 34,950 for a classof 2,158. Columbia University announced itreceived 32 percent more applications this yearthan it did last year. Colleges and universitiesacross the country, public and private, are(see ‘COLLEGE,’ page 21)

LOS AND FOUND—Eliya Cogan, Annie Asch, and Eric Lunzer in “Lost and Found,”Shalhevet’s festival of original one-act plays.Photo by Janet FishmanShalhevet’s Theater Department OffersStudent-Directed Plays Lost And FoundBy Dupé AleruShalhevet School’s TheaterDepartment started the showing of itsoriginal one-act plays written anddirected by its students. The evening,which began yesterday, was called“Lost And Found.”Under the guidance of Shalhevet’sdrama teacher Emily Chase and awardwinningplaywright Laurel Ollstein, thisyear’s spring production explores themeaning of life, space pirates andeverything in between.The show opens with Hold YourHorses by senior Rebecca Asch. This isabout a high-powered businesswomanwho gets stranded on a ranch, coaxedonto a horse…and goes on the ride ofher life.The second play, Divine Case, writtenby tenth grader Rose Bern, is abouta lawyer who sues God for allowinghumans to suffer—but is he actuallyprepared for God to show up in court?The third play written by juniorLeona Fallas is called The Tale Of TheMagical Wallet. The story depicts a girlwho writes a storybook romance inwhich the prince and princess come tolife and the fairy tale is turned upsidedown.Jenny Newman wrote the fourthplay, Blindness about what a teenagerwith his head in a book and a cellphoneaddicted CFO have in common?They have to figure it out when they’replunged into the fourth dimension.The fifth and final one-act is calledTomorrow’s Opportunity. Written bysenior Rachel Lesel, this takes place 50years in the future, where a spacepirate’s son tries to live an honest lifeand find true love, but he can onlyevade the pirate life for so long.Future performances are Apr. 1land Apr. 13 at 7 p.m., Apr. 10 at 2 and7 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for students,$15 for adults and $25 for patronfront row seats.Tickets for “Lost And Found” canbe purchased by emailing Emily Chaseat e.chase@shalhevet.org. All fundsraised will benefit Shalhevet’s DramaDepartment.Legal And Parenting Expert Robin SaxTo Speak At Team Tutor WorkshopBy Dupé AleruLegal and parenting expert RobinSax (www.robinsax.com) hosts “Fromthe Online World to the Real World:Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe and ParentsSane” on Thursday. Apr. 14 at 7 p.m. toat Team Tutors, 806 N. Camden Dr.Sax, a former felony prosecutor forL.A. County, is a lecturer at UCLA’sparalegal program, and an adjunct professorat CalState Los Angeles. She frequentlyappears as a legal commentatoron Larry King Live, Swift JusticeCOLLEGE (Continued from page 20)reporting increases in application numbers–allof which adds to the competitive,anxiety producing nature of theadmission process.For the high school senior who didnot receive a “fat envelope” from firstchoice college there are several thingsto do. First, recognize what really matters,is what you do–wherever you go.Keeping that thought in mind, what areyour options? You applied to severalother colleges and you applied to themfor a reason.If, however, you find you are on theWait List of a favored college–now isthe time to be proactive. Inform thatcollege you not only choose to accepta position on the Wait List but alsomake a full-court press: bring theWith Nancy Grace, The Today Show,Dr. Phil, Fox News and many others.Through her “Kid Scene”Investigation programs, Sax teachesparents how to get tech savvy, recognizethe symptoms of Internet danger,identify cyber crimes and cyber bullying,and develop a personalized internetprotocol for their family. She willanswer all questions about online safetyfor families.To RSVP, email info@teamtutors.com or call 323-356-6160.admission office up to date on yourachievements and activities since yousubmitted your application.Now, my message for high schoolfreshmen, sophomores, juniors, andtheir families: All the reports on admissionrates and the increasing competitivenature of the process serve as a callto do your homework. The collegeplanning process first requires thoughtfulconsideration in determining one’spriorities in a college–what are you“looking for”?My advice is to broaden your horizonsas you develop your college list.Come to think of it, broadening one’shorizons is what a college education isall about.Charlene Liebau is former director ofadmissions for CalTech and OccidentalBEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 21St. Timothy Teacher Nicole Adkins WinsA National Playwriting Workshop AwardBy Dupé AleruSt. Timothy Catholic School’s librarian,Nicole Adkins, was named one offour winners of the 2011 NationalWaldo M. and Grace C. Bonder-manPlaywriting Workshop award.Her play, The Lost Princess, will befeatured in a rehearsed reading at theIndiana Repertory Theatre inIndianapolis. The work is geared towardsstudents in grades fifth through eighth.The story takes place in the Viennaof 1888, tells about an orphan, who afterbeing sent to live at the SchoenbrunnPalace with her aunt and her RoyalGuard uncle, finds herself entangled inpalace politics.It is loosely based on the true storyof Adkins great-great-grandmother. Theplaywright was flown to Indianapolis lastFriday to embark in a week’s worth ofdevelopment, with a team consisting ofa director, dramaturge, graduate assistant,and student respondents—all theage of her target audience.Children’s Book World, 10580 W.Pico Blvd., hosts “Stories and Songs withUncle Ruthie,” tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.Youngsters (ages 3 to 8) can join UncleRuthie for fun, stories and original songs.Her weekly radio show, HalfwayDown The Stairs, can be heard Saturdaymornings from 8-9 a.m., on KPFK, 90.7St. Timothy Librarian, Nicole AdkinsAt the end of her six days of concentratedwork and rehearsal, there was apublic reading at the 4-day bi-annualBonderman Symposium, which manychildren's theater professionals fromaround the country attended.For additional information, visitwww.irtlive.com/artists_information/playwrights/bonderman_history/.Stories And Songs With Uncle RuthieSaturday At Children’s Book WorldFM. This is a multicultural and fun programfor the whole family. Uncle Ruthiewas awarded the 2010 Magic Pennyaward by the Children's Music Networkfor her lifelong dedication to empoweringchildren through music.For more information, visitwww.childrensbookworld.com.

ANOTHERBIRTHDAY!?BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 8, 2011Page 22March Schwartz Jane Wooster Scott Hugh Hefner Julie York Farb Helene An Judith Hollinger John Schneider Tom BlumenthalBIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating birthdays are Jane Wooster Scott, Franco Corelli, Betty Ford, Shecky Greene, Skye Pingul, and John Schneider (Apr. 8); The Courier’s founderMarch Schwartz, Sy Sussman, Jean Paul Belmondo, Kay Goldman, Hugh Hefner, Michael Learned, Fiorenza Lucas, Keshia Knight-Pullam and Dennis Stevens (Apr. 9); John Madden,Steven Seagal, and Omar Sharif (Apr. 10); Eileen Goodman, Joel Grey, Louise Lasser, and Peter Riegert (Apr. 11); Helene An, Montserrat Caballé, David Cassidy, Andy Garcia,Herbie Hancock and David Letterman (Apr. 12); Tom Blumenthal, Al Green, Joanna Garris, Jane Leeves, Julie York Farb, Ron Perlman and Natan Reches (Apr. 13);Julie Christie, Bradford Dillman, Loretta Lynn and John Shea (Apr. 14).Connie MartinsonTalks BooksStanley Wolpert has written14 books, many of them relatingto India, but this small, brief, 150page India And Pakistan: ContinuedConflict Or Cooperation?cise and informative regardingthe ongoing situation. Wolpertwrites that Britain’s last viceroyAdmiral Lord Louis Mountbattenrushed the timetable allotted toDoheny Village • Beverly HillsCheck out specials and events at www.dohenyvillage.comhim by Prime Minister ClementAttlee’s cabinet to try and resolvethe conflicts and to get the opposingleaders to orm a single federaldominion of independent India,which along with Pakistan,was born by the partition ofBritish India in August 1947.Gandhi and Nehru supported theposition of one federal India. MohammedAli Jinnah and his MuslimLeague demanded an independentPakistan where the Muslimswould have their own governmentand not be subordinateto India’s Hindu majority.In less than 10 weeks, aBritish lawyer, Cyril Radcliffe,who had never set foot in India,presided over the partition ofBritish India’s two largest multiculturalprovinces. In rushingthe division through, Mountbattenset up a cataclysmic confrontationof Hindus, Muslims,Sikhs – who had wanted theirown state–Parsis, Christians andJews. It is interesting to keep inmind that Prof. Wolpert told meas the Muslim religion expandedit appealed to the lower cast Hinduswho were the Untouchables.They were happy to convert andlose that identification.The history of Kashmir includesLalitraditya, the most powerfulHindu monarch who s(see ‘MARTINSON,’ page 24)MASTER TAILORat Westfield Century CityExpert Custom Made Suits for Men & WomenProfessional Alterations and Re-CutCall 310.277.377710250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City(North Side of the mall next to valet desk.)Open 10am-9pm Mon.-Sat. • 11am-7pm Sun.(1/2 Hour Express Hems Available)Healthy Foot Massage7 Days A Week - 10:30am-10pm(310) 289-1979Appointments • Walk-ins Welcome291 S. 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Page 24 | April 8, 2011Frances AllenDesert RoundupWhen T.S. Eliot opined inthe Wasteland that April is thecruelest month, he sure wasn’tthinking about the CoachellaValley and the swathes ofdesert wildflowers surroundedby snow-capped peaks, or themild temperatures heraldingthe beginning of barbeque seasonand al fresco dining undera nightly canvas of stars.For the local chapter of theAmerican Cancer Society, however,April means the continuationof the more the twodecades-oldtradition of presentingDesert Spirit, the Valley’spremier food fundraisingevent.P a u lBruggemans(below),owner offashionableLe Vallaurisin PalmSprings anddean ofDesert restaurateurs reprises hisrole of host, while Dr. MeganFoster and her husband, Dr.Scott Gering, co-chair the eventfor the second year.Diane Neiderman, thebeautiful, and more important,cancer-survivor wife of bestsellingauthor Andrew Neiderman,will be receive the 2011Celebration of Life award inrecognition of her personalfight with the disease.The white-tableclothDesert restaurants participatingin this year’s event are Bellatrix,El Mirasol, Kaiser RestaurantGroup, Le Vallauris, PacificaSeafood Restaurant’ Spencer’sRestaurant, Sullivan’s Steakhouseand Wally’s Desert Turtle.This April 17 event at thePalm Springs Convention Centeris more than a “taste of,” it isthe pinnacle of gourmet diningin the Desert. For tickets andmore information, call 760-340-1597.******April is also a busy monthfor world-renowned photographerand Palm Springs resident,Michael Childers, whose workis the subject of a special exhibitionat the Rancho MiragePublic Library on April 13 from5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Childers (right) is knownfor his fine art photographs oflegendary movie stars, artistsand other luminaries, many ofwhich where first seen on thecover of Interview, a magazinefor which he was the foundingphotographer.Titled ”Author, Author,” theshow will feature more than 40intimate and original portraitstaken by Childers from the1960’s through to the present.Can’t make the opening of“Author, Author”? Childers willalso host a question and answersession about his work atthe library on May 6 from 4 to6 p.m.But, April is a busier monththan that for Childers who hasshouldered the cloak of theatricalproducer to his multi-talentedwardrobe. Once again thistornado of talent is producingthe live stage show, “One NightOnly,” at the McCallum TheatreApril 28 at 6:30 p.m. to aid JewishFamily Service of the Desert.Childers-produced “OneNight Only” has sold out thepast three years, delighting audienceswith spectacular performancesby nearly 20 top entertainerswho come together at theMcCallum to perform for justone night. This year’s showthemeis Palm Springs Legends,which will celebratetheDesert’s greatestcomposers,lyricists andperformers–noshortage tochoose from.Past year’sperformers includeLily Tomlin,Rita Moreno, Michele Lee,Polly Bergen, Sally Kellerman,Loretta Devine, Lorenzo Lamas,Susan Anton, Kaye Ballard, SamHarris, Elaine Page and CarolLawrence.Tickets for seating for thestage performance of One NightOnly range from $75 to $150,and available at the McCallumbox office at 760- 340-2787.Also, there are 125 specialVIP theater and dinner packagesavailable at $375 a ticket. Theseprovide premier seating and admissionto the after-theater partywith the cast at Acqua PazzaCalifornia Bistro at the River inRancho Mirage. However, VIPpackages are only availablethrough Jewish Family Service at760-325-4088. Proceeds fromthe evening benefit Jewish FamilyService of the Desert, a nonsectarian,non-profit providingcounseling and social servicesMARTINSON(Continued from page 22)was tolerant of Buddhists andsupported scholars of both faithsand funded both monasteries andtemples. In 1846 the Britishturned over to Gulab Singh andhis male heirs in perpetuity theJamnu and Kashmir. In 1947 thefate of Kashmir’s 4 million subjectswere in Maharaja HariSingh’s hands. After the Britishleft, two months later the Muslimpeasants refused to pay their landtaxes to the Hindu landlords, asthat their Hindu guards openedfire. The Muslims fled to Pakistanwhere they were given assurancesof help in liberating Kashmir fromHindu control. The India governmentresponded to defend PrimeMinister Pandit Nehru who consideredKashmir his home. On Jan3, 1948 India brought charges ofPakistan’s aggression to the UNSecurity council. The debate thatensued is still being debated insome form.to those in need regardless ofage, ethnicity or lifestyle.******There is more life in theDesert than those of us whowalk upright through it. Just askthe supporters of The LivingDesert who held a fundraisinggala Sunday at The RenaissanceEsmeralda in IndianWells.Titled “Zoobilee!,” the galafeaturing live and silent auctionsin addition to cocktailsand dinner, presented the 300guests in attendance with theopportunity to “feed your inneranimal” by supporting The LivingDesert’s efforts to savewildlife in our own backyardand across the globe.All proceeds fromZoobilee! go to benefit The LivingDesert’s animals, many ofwhom are endangered or can’tlive on their own in the wild.The event also supports theprotection of more than 1,200acres of desert wilderness andThe Living Desert continues tobe a major educational resourcefor teachers and studentsthroughout the Valleyand beyond. To find out moreabout how you can satisfy your“inner animal,” call 760-346-5694.******The cruelest thing aboutApril is it’s the last full month,this season, you will be able toenjoy The Fabulous PalmSprings Follies. Now finishingits 20th season, the Follies hasbeen seen by nearly 3 milliontheater-goers who leave thehistoric Plaza Theater in PalmSprings awe-struck at the music,dance and costumes of acast ranging from 56 to 81years young.From now through themid-May end-of-season close,the Follies is headlined by TheFour Preps whose harmoniesand humor still stir vivid memoriesof the 60s. You can haveThe Four Preps transport youback in time by calling the Folliesbox office at 760-327-0225.One reads this history thatis still inflammable and is remindedthat both India and Pakistanhave nuclear bombs. TheUN secretary-general has recentlystated the Kashmir questionhas existed nearly sixdecades and will not go away, itmust be resolved. In the lastchapter Wolpert advances somesuggestions for a solution. Ofcourse, as long as terroristscome into India and blow uptrains and hotels, one wonderswhat solution will satisfy bothsides.******Dr. Gary Small andGigi Vorgan have co-authoredThe Naked Lady Who Stood OnHer Head: A Psychiatrist’s StoriesOf His Most Bizarre Cases(William Morrow $25.95).Along with the bizarre cases, itis also a semi-autobiographicalhistory of Dr. Small and his family.He begins his history at age27, having completed medicalschool and a year of internalmedicineinternship. He left hishome town of Los Angeles tomove to Boston to do his firstyear residency in psychiatry atHarvard. His first supervisor wasthe team psychiatrist for theBoston Celtics, and his first patientwas a middle class marriedwoman who was feeling depressedbecause she couldn’thave children or so she said. Actuallyshe was bar-hopping andpicking up men, something shetried to do with Gary.Chapter two is the title ofthe book, which is how he sawthe patient through the windowin the door. He told her thenurse would bring a gown forher to put on. Turns out the patient,Katie, was diabetic andhad missed eating breakfast beforeher insulin shot. But therewas more to her story, includingher relationship with her mother,whom she claimed never approvedof what she did. Katiewanted to be an actress andGary notes that she actually didget a part on Broadway.BEVERLY HILLSInternational Beverly HillsFilm Festival Now UnderwayOPENING NIGHT–The International B.H. FilmFestival brought out (above, from left): StevenPaul, honoree Jon Voight, Nino Simone; Bal Ling(right); and (below, from left): Phillip Baker Hall,Hector Elizando; and Jennifer Finnigan withJonathan Silverman. Photos by GiovanniMaslin/EliteScene.comOn Wednesday, the 11th annual International Beverly HillsFilm Festival (www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com), founded byindependent filmmaker Nino Simone, kicked-off with the WestCoast premiere of the feature film Conception starring DavidArquette and Julie Bowen. The screening was followed by theWest Coast premiere of The Chicago 8 starring Danny Masterson,Gary Cole and Orlando Jones and the world premiere of BadPenny” starring Tom Arnold and Bai Ling.For five days, the BHFF hosts red carpet premieres, networkingevents, panel discussions and after-parties, culminating in theclosing night Gala Awards Ceremony held at the Four Seasons onSunday. Legendary actor Jon Voight is the recipient of theLegends award to be presented at the Gala. That night, the 2011Parajanov-Vartanov Institute award honoring icon of French cinema,Jean Vigo (1905-1934), will be presented to Paris-based filmcritic and his daughter Luce Vigo, who will speak at a rare 35mmprojection of her father’s masterpieces—Zero For Conduct (1933)and L’Atalante (1934)— at UCLA James Bridges Theater.Tickets are available on the fest site or by calling the BHFFoffice at 310-779-1206. Prices range from $12 per screening to$275 for the awards gala.There is a case with theman who wanted surgery somuch he kept injuring his hand.Along with the stories, Garytalks about his supervisors, theeminent and the Boston BeaconHill types. By his last year atHarvard’s Mass General he waschief resident of the consultationservice.By 1984 he was back inCalifornia at UCLA in geriatricpsychiatry which is where hehas made his reputation. Herehe writes of how he met andmarried Gigi and how a psychiatristis still a father when itcomes to teaching his teenagedaughter to drive. At turns, thebook is funny, charming and respectfulof human emotionalproblems.******www.conniemartinson.com onyoutube and aired and streamedby www.lacityview. org at 3 and11:30 p.m. E-mail: talksbooks@lycos.com

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Page 26 | April 8, 2011SUMMONS AND NOTICE OFFILING COMPLAINT2011-DR-28-013NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:DAMIEN WILLIAM CASTLEYOU ARE SUMMONED BY PLAINTIFF:CHERYL ANN CASTLEYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required toanswer the Complaint in this action, a copy of whichherewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of yourAnswer to the said Complaint on the PLAINTIFF or hisattorneys, Savage, Royall and Sheheen, LLP at theiroffice, PO Drawer 10, 1111 Church Street, Camden,South Carolina 29020 with in thirty (30) days after servicehereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and ifyou fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid,judgement by default will be rendered against youfor the relief demanded in the ComplaintThe name of the court is:In The Family Court of the Fifth Judicial CircuitState of South CarolinaThe name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffattorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is:SAVAGE, ROYALL & SHEHEEN, LLPPO Drawer 101111 Church StreetCamden, South Carolina 29020Beverly Hills Courier • April 8, 15, 22, 2011NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'SSALE T.S No. 1313181-14APN: 5531-005-035 TRA:09970 LOAN NO:Xxxxxx8959 REF: Vinals,Hilda IMPORTANTNOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST, DATEDAugust 31, 2007.UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.On April 28, 2011, at10:00am, Cal-WesternReconveyanceCorporation, as dulyappointed trustee underand pursuant to Deed ofTrust recorded September10, 2007, as Inst. No.20072084990 in book XX,page XX of OfficialRecords in the office of theCounty Recorder of LosAngeles County, State ofCalifornia, executed byHilda Vinals, A Widow, willsell at public auction tohighest bidder for cash,cashier’s check drawn ona state or national bank, acheck drawn by a state orfederal credit union, or acheck drawn by a state orfederal savings and loanassociation, savings association,or savings bank Atthe west side of the losangeles county courthouse,Southeast District,12720 Norwalk Blvd.,Norwalk, California, allright, title and interest conveyedto and now held byit under said Deed of Trustin the property situated insaid County and Statedescribed as: Completelydescribed in said deed oftrust The street addressand other common designation,if any, of the realproperty described aboveis purported to be: 1138Greenacre Avenue WestHollywood CA 90046The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability forany incorrectness of thestreet address and othercommon designation, ifany, shown herein. Saidsale will be held, but withoutcovenant or warranty,express or implied,regarding title, possession,condition or encumbrances,including fees,charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of thetrusts created by saidDeed of Trust, to pay theremaining principal sumsof the note(s) secured bysaid Deed of Trust. Thetotal amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the propertyto be sold and reasonableestimated costs, expensesand advances at thetime of the initial publicationof the Notice of Saleis: $788,248.12. If theTrustee is unable to conveytitle for any reason,the successful bidder'ssole and exclusive remedyshall be the return ofmonies paid to theTrustee, and the successfulbidder shall have nofurther recourse. Thebeneficiary under saidDeed of Trust heretoforeexecuted and delivered tothe undersigned a writtendeclaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default andElection to Sell to berecorded in the countywhere the real property islocated. For sales information:Mon-Fri 9:00amto 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-WesternReconveyance Corporation,525 East Main Street,P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon,CA 92022-9004 Dated:April 06, 2011. (R-37437704/08/11, 04/15/11,04/22/11)——————————NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'SSALE Trustee Sale No.:20090159909118 TitleOrder No.: 090579849FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOUARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED05/25/07. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPER-TY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATUREOF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NDEx West,LLC, as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuantto Deed of TrustRecorded on 06/01/07, asInstrument No.20071326681 of officialrecords in the office of theCounty Recorder of LOSANGELES County, Stateof California. EXECUTEDBY: CHARLES PETERS,WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH,C A S H I E R ' SCHECK/CASH EQUIVA-LENT or other form ofpayment authorized by2924h(b), (payable attime of sale in lawfulmoney of the UnitedStates) DATE OF SALE:April 28, 2011 TIME OFSALE: 11:30 AM PLACEOF SALE: At the frontentrance to the PomonaSuperior Courts Building,350 W. Mission Blvd.Pomona, CA. STREETADDRESS and othercommon designation, ifany, of the real propertydescribed above is purportedto be: 223SOUTH CARSONROAD, BEVERLY HILLS,CA 90211. APN#4333?019?003 Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any,shown herein. Said salewill be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty,expressed or implied,regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, topay the remaining principalsum of the note(s)secured by said Deed ofTrust, with interest thereon,as provided in saidnote(s), advances, underthe terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts createdby said Deed of Trust.The total amount of theunpaid balance of theobligation secured by theproperty to be sold andreasonable estimatedcosts, expenses andadvances at the time ofthe initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale is$1,113,847.38. The beneficiaryunder said Deed ofTrust heretofore executedand delivered to theundersigned a writtenDeclaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale,and a written Notice ofDefault and Election toSell. The undersignedcaused said Notice ofDefault and Election toSell to be recorded in thecounty where the realproperty is located. FORTRUSTEE SALE INFOR-MATION PLEASE CALL:NATIONWIDE POSTING& PUBLICATION, INC.5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE,SUITE 1, EL DORADOHILLS, CA 95762-9334916-939-0772,www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West L.L.C.MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BEUSED FOR THAT PUR-POSE. NDEx West,L.L.C. as Trustee, BY:Ric Juarez Dated:04/01/11 NPP017920504/08/11, 04/15/11,04/22/11——————————NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’SSALE, Trustee’s Sale No.CA-WFT-090033 You arein default under a Deed ofTrust dated 4/24/2007.Unless you take action toprotect your property, itmay be sold at a publicsale. If you need anexplanation of the natureof the proceeding againstyou, you should contact alawyer. On April 29,2011, at 1:00 PM, At thefront entrance to thePomona Superior CourtsBuilding, 350 WestMission Blvd., Pomona,CA, County of LosAngeles, State ofCalifornia, BeaconDefault Management,Inc., a California corporation,as duly appointedTrustee under that certainDeed of Trust andSecurity Agreement executedby 400 SouthBeverly Drive, LLC, aDelaware limited liabilitycompany, as Trustor,recorded on 4/26/2007,as Instrument No.20071009247, of OfficialRecords in the office ofthe Recorder of LosPUBLIC NOTICESAngeles County, State ofCalifornia, under thepower of sale thereincontained, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TOTHE HIGHEST BID-DER, for cash, orcashier’s check drawn bya state or national bank, acheck drawn by a state orfederal credit union or acheck drawn by a state orfederal savings and loanassociation, savingsassociation, or savingsbank specified in section5102 of the FinancialCode and authorized todo business in this state(payable at the time ofsale in lawful money ofthe United States), withoutconvenant or warrantyexpress or implied asto title, use, possessionor encumbrances, allright, title and interestconveyed to and nowheld by it as suchTrustee, in and to the followingdescribed propertysituated in the aforesaidCounty and State, to-wit:The land referred to hereinbelow is situated inthe City of Beverly Hills,County of Los Angeles,State of California, and isdescribed as follows:Lots 1909 and 1910 ofTract 6380, in the City ofBeverly Hills, as per Maprecorded in Book 69,Page(s) 11 through 20,inclusive of Maps, in theOffice of the CountyRecorder of Los AngelesCounty, California. TaxParcel No: 4330-028-006From information whichthe Trustee deems reliable,but for whichTrustee makes no representationor warranty, thestreet address or othercommon designation ofthe above describedproperty is purported tobe 400 South BeverlyDrive, Beverly Hills, CA90212. Said property isbeing sold for the purposeof paying the obligationssecured by saidDeed of Trust andSecurity Agreement,including fees andexpenses of sale. Thetotal amount of theunpaid principal balance,interest thereon, togetherwith reasonably estimatedcosts, expenses andadvances at the time ofthe initial publication ofthe Notice of Trustee’sSale is $17,679,107.18(Estimated). Accruedinterest, additionaladvances and expenses,if any, will increase thisfigure prior to sale. Thepresent Beneficiary underthe Deed of Trust haselected to counduct a unifiedforeclosure sale pursuantto the provisions ofCalifornia CommercialCodeSection9604(a)(1)(B) and toinclude in the non-judicialforeclosure of the estatedescribed in this Notice ofTrustee's Sale all of thepersonal property and fixturesdescribed in theDeed of Trust and in anyother instruments in favorof said beneficiary. Thepresent Beneficiaryreserves the right torevoke its election as tosome or all of said personalproperty and/or fixtures,or to add additionalpersonal property and/orfixtures to the electionherein expressed, at thepresent Beneficiary's soleelection, from time to timeand at any time until theconsummation of thetrustee's sale to be conductedpursuant to theDeed of Trust and Noticeof Trustee's Sale. Allproperty is being sold 'asis' and without covenantor warranty express orimplied as to title, use,possession or encumbrances.The name,street address and telephonenumber of theTrustee are: BeaconDefault Management,Inc., 15206 VenturaBoulevard, Suite 302,Sherman Oaks, California91403, TelephoneNumber: (818) 501-9800.The sale contemplated bythis Notice of Trustee'sSale will be conducted byan agent of the Trustee.The name, street addressand telephone number ofthe Trusee's agent are:Residential ServicesValidated Publications,2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite200, Concord, California94520-5728, TelephoneNumber: (925) 603-7342.For further informationregarding sale contemplatedby this Notice ofTrustee's Sale, log onwww.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342Dated: 4/4/2011 BeaconDefault Management,Inc., Trustee, By NishaPatel, Trustee Sale Officer(268660, 04/08/11,04/15/11, 04/22/11)——————————NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'SSALE TSG No.: 4750699TS No.: CA1000219026FHA/VA/PMI No.:APN:4385?016?003 YOUARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED 06/08/05.UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-LIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.On April 14, 2011 at 11:30AM, First AmericanTrustee ServicingSolutions, LLC, as Trusteeas duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant toDeed of Trust recorded06/14/05, as InstrumentNo. 05 1389163, in book ,page , of Official Recordsin the Office of the CountyRecorder of LOS ANGE-LES County, State ofCalifornia. Executed by:DALE W. TALBERT ANDBETH C. TALBERT, HUS-BAND AND WIFE, ASCOMMUNITY PROPER-TY,. WILL SELL AT PUB-LIC AUCTION TO HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH,C A S H I E R ' SCHECK/CASH EQUIVA-LENT or other form ofpayment authorized by2924h(b), (Payable attime of sale in lawfulmoney of the UnitedStates) At the frontentrance to the PomonaSuperior Courts Building,350 W. Mission Blvd.Pomona, CA.. All right,title and interest conveyedto and now held by itunder said Deed of Trustin the property situated insaid County and Statedescribed as: AS MOREFULLY DESCRIBED INTHE ABOVE MEN-TIONED DEED OFTRUSTAPN#4385?016?003. Thestreet address and othercommon designation, ifany, of the real propertydescribed above is purportedto be: 9611 ARBYDRIVE, BEVERLY HILLSAREA, CA 90210. Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any,shown herein. Said salewill be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty,expressed or implied,regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, topay the remaining principalsum of the note(s)secured by said Deed ofTrust, with interest thereon,as provided in saidnote(s), advances, underthe terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts createdby said Deed of Trust.The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligationsecured by theproperty to be sold andreasonablecosts, expenses andadvances at the time ofthe initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale is$986,129.60. The beneficiaryunder said Deed ofTrust heretofore executedand delivered to theundersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default andElection to Sell to berecorded in the Countywhere the real property islocated. If the sale is setaside for any reason, thePurchaser at the saleshall be entitled only to areturn of the deposit paid.The Purchaser shall haveno further recourseagainst the Mortgagor, theMortgagee or theMortgagee's Trustee. Thebeneficiary or servicingagent declares that it hasobtained from theCommissionerCorporations a final ortemporary order ofexemption pursuant toCalifornia Civil CodeSection 2923.53 that iscurrent and valid on thedate the Notice of Sale isfiled and/or The timeframefor giving Notice of Salespecified in subdivision (s)of California Civil CodeSection 2923.52 appliesand has been provided orthe loan is exempt fromthe requirements. Date:03/24/11, First AmericanTitle Insurance CompanyFirst American TrusteeServicing Solutions, LLC,as Trustee 3 FirstAmerican Way, SantaAna, CA 92707 Originaldocument signed byAuthorized Agent, ChetSconyers -- FORTRUSTEE'S SALEINFORMATION PLEASECALL (916) 939-0772.First American TrusteeServicing Solutions, LLC,as Trustee May be Actingas a Debt CollectorAttempting to Collect aDebt. Any Informationobtained may be used forthatpurpose.NPP0177681 03/25/11,04/01/11, 04/08/11——————————Trustee Sale No.440183CA Loan No.3013465426 Title OrderNo. 297891 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOUARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 03-23-2007. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY,IT MAY BE SOLD AT APUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OFBEVERLY HILLSwill sell at public auctionsale to the highest bidderfor cash, cashier’s checkdrawn by a state ornational bank, acashier’s check drawn bya state or federal creditunion, or a cashier’scheck drawn by a state orfederal savings and loanassociation, savingsestimatedassociation, or savingsbank specified in section5102 of the FinancialCode and authorized todo business in this state.Sale will be held by theduly appointed trustee asshown below, of all right,title, and interest conveyedto and now held bythe trustee in the hereinafterdescribed propertyunder and pursuant to theDeed of Trust. The salewill be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty,expressed or implied,regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, topay the remaining principalsum of the note(s)secured by the Deed ofTrust, interest thereon,estimated fees, chargesand expenses of theTrustee for the totalamount (at the time of theinitial publication of theNotice of Sale) reasonablyestimated to be setforth below. The amountmay be greater on theof day of sale. Place of Sale:THEFRONTENTRANCE TO THEPOMONA SUPERIORCOURTS BUILDING, 350W. MISSION BOULE-VARD, POMONA, CALegal Description: Asmore fully described insaid Deed of TrustAmount of unpaid balanceand other charges:$1,106,474.01 (estimated)Street address andother common designationof the real property:9240 KINGLET DRIVEWEST HOLLYWOOD(LOS ANGELES), CA90069 APN Number:5561-012-014 The undersignedTrustee disclaimsany liability for any incorrectnessof the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any,shown herein. The propertyheretofore describedis being sold “as is”. Incompliance withCalifornia Civil Code2923.5(c) the mortgagee,trustee, beneficiary, orauthorized agentdeclares: that it has contactedthe borrower(s) toassess their financial situationand to exploreoptions to avoid foreclosure;or that it has madeefforts to contact the borrower(s)to assess theirfinancial situation and toexplore options to avoidforeclosure by one of thefollowing methods: bytelephone; by UnitedStates mail; either 1stclass or certified; byovernight delivery; by personaldelivery; by e-mail;by face to face meeting.DATE: 03-17-2011 CALI-FORNIA RECON-VEYANCE COMPANY, asTHE PROCEEDINGS Trustee CASIMIRAGAINST YOU, YOU NUNEZ, ASSISTANTSHOULD CONTACT A SECRETARY CALIFOR-LAWYER. On 04-15-2011 NIA RECONVEYANCEat 10:30 AM, CALIFOR- COMPANY IS A DEBTNIA RECONVEYANCE COLLECTOR ATTEMPT-COMPANY as the duly ING TO COLLECT Aappointed Trustee under DEBT. ANY INFORMAandpursuant to Deed of TION OBTAINED WILLTrust Recorded 04-06- BE USED FOR THAT2007, Book , Page , PURPOSE. CaliforniaInstrument 20070826361, Reconveyance Companyof official records in the 9200 Oakdale AvenueOffice of the Recorder of Mail Stop: CA2-4379LOS ANGELES County, Chatsworth, CA 91311California, executed by: 800-892-6902 For SalesFRANCO BRUNETTI A Information: (714) 730-MARRIED MAN AS HIS 2727 orSOLE AND SEPARATE www.lpsasap.com (714)PROPERTY, as Trustor, 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.comP813879WASHINGTON MUTUALBANK, FA, as Beneficiary, 3/25, 4/1, 04/08/2011

BEVERLY HILLSNOTICEOFTRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No.236945CA Loan No.0083481176 Title OrderNo. 134945 YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUSTDATED 04-23-2004.UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT APUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATUREOF THE PROCEED-INGS AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. On04-25-2011 at 10:30 AM,CALIFORNIA RECON-VEYANCE COMPANYas the duly appointedTrustee under and pursuantto Deed of TrustRecorded 05-14-2004,Book , Page , Instrument04 1225898 of officialrecords in the Office ofthe Recorder of LOSANGELES County,California, executed by:MORIS MASHEIKHOFFAND MAHVASHMASHEIKHOFF, HUS-BAND AND WIFE ASJOINT TENANTS, asTrustor, WASHINGTONMUTUAL BANK, FA, asBeneficiary, will sell atpublic auction sale to thehighest bidder for cash,cashier's check drawn bya state or national bank,a cashier's check drawnby a state or federalcredit union, or acashier's check drawn bya state or federal savingsand loan association,savings association, orsavings bank specified insection 5102 of theFinancial Code andauthorized to do businessin this state. Salewill be held by the dulyappointed trustee asshown below, of all right,title, and interest conveyedto and now heldby the trustee in thehereinafter describedproperty under and pursuantto the Deed ofTrust. The sale will bemade, but withoutcovenant or warranty,expressed or implied,regarding title, possession,or encumbrances,to pay the remainingprincipal sum of thenote(s) secured by theDeed of Trust, interestthereon, estimated fees,charges and expenses ofthe Trustee for the totalamount (at the time ofthe initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale) reasonablyestimated to beset forth below. Theamount may be greateron the day of sale. Placeof Sale: AT THE WESTSIDE OF THE LOSANGELES COUNTYCOURTHOUSE,DIRECTLY FACINGNORWALK BOULE-VARD, 12720 NOR-WALK BLVD. , NOR-WALK, CA LegalDescription: PARCEL 1:THAT PORTION OFLOT(S) 1 OF TRACTNO. 33213, IN THE CITYOF WEST HOLLY-WOOD, COUNTY OFLOS ANGELES, STATEOF CALIFORNIA, ASPER MAP RECORDEDIN BOOK 906 PAGE(S)70 AND 71 OF MAPS,IN THE OFFICE OFTHE COUNTYRECORDER OF SAIDCOUNTY, SHOWN ANDDEFINED AS UNIT 164ON THE CONDOMINI-UM PLAN RECORDEDJANUARY 30, 1979 ASINSTRUMENT NO. 79-124606 OF OFFICIALRECORDS OF SAIDCOUNTY. PARCEL 2:AN UNDIVIDED.005787 INTEREST INAND TO LOT 1 OFSAID TRACT NO.33213. EXCEPTTHEREFROM THOSEPORTIONS SHOWNAND DEFINED ASUNITS 1 TO 178INCLUSIVE ON SAIDCONDOMINIUM PLAN.Amount of unpaid balanceand other charges:$454,051.22(estimated)Street address andother common designationof the real property:1155 NORTH LACIENEGA BOULEVARD#1212 WEST HOLLY-WOOD, CA 90069 APNNumber: 5555-006-185The undersignedTrustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectnessof the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any,shown herein. The propertyheretoforedescribed is being sold"as is". In compliancewith California CivilCode 2923.5(c) themortgagee, trustee,beneficiary, or authorizedagent declares: thatit has contacted the borrower(s)to assess theirfinancial situation and toexplore options to avoidforeclosure; or that ithas made efforts to contactthe borrower(s) toassess their financial situationand to exploreoptions to avoid foreclosureby one of the followingmethods: by telephone;by United Statesmail; either 1st class orcertified; by overnightdelivery; by personaldelivery; by e-mail; byface to face meeting.DATE: 03-23-2011 CAL-IFORNIA RECON-VEYANCE COMPANY,as Trustee LORENLOPEZ LOREN LOPEZ,ASSISTANT SECRE-TARY CaliforniaReconveyanceCompany 9200 OakdaleAvenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA91311 800-892-6902For Sales Information:CALIFORNIA RECON-VEYANCE COMPANYIS A DEBT COLLEC-TOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BEUSED FOR THAT PUR-POSE. (714) 730-2727or www.lpsasap.com(714) 573-1965 orwww.priorityposting.comASAP# 394902004/01/2011, 04/08/2011,04/15/2011——————————Trustee Sale No.243979CA Loan No.0685372021 Title OrderNo. 509783 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOUARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 12-10-2004. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDINGSAGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 04-25-2011 at 10:30 AM, CAL-IFORNIA RECON-VEYANCE COMPANYas the duly appointedTrustee under and pursuantto Deed of TrustRecorded 12-22-2004,Book , Page ,Instrument 04-3310145,of official records in theOffice of the Recorder ofLOS ANGELES County,California, executed by:MUSSA SIAMAK ANDAFARIN SIAMAK, HUS-BAND AND WIFE ASCOMMUNITY PROP-ERTY, as Trustor,WASHINGTON MUTU-AL BANK, FA, asBeneficiary, will sell atpublic auction sale tothe highest bidder forcash, cashier’s checkdrawn by a state ornational bank, acashier’s check drawnby a state or federalcredit union, or acashier’s check drawnby a state or federalsavings and loan association,savings association,or savings bankspecified in section5102 of the FinancialCode and authorized todo business in thisstate. Sale will be heldby the duly appointedtrustee as shown below,of all right, title, andinterest conveyed toand now held by thetrustee in the hereinafterdescribed propertyunder and pursuant tothe Deed of Trust. Thesale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty,expressed orimplied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances,to pay theremaining principal sumof the note(s) securedby the Deed of Trust,interest thereon, estimatedfees, chargesand expenses of theTrustee for the totalamount (at the time ofthe initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale) reasonablyestimated to beset forth below. Theamount may be greateron the day of sale. Placeof Sale: THE FRONTENTRANCE TO THEPOMONA SUPERIORCOURTS BUILDING,350 W. MISSIONBOULEVARD,POMONA, CA LegalDescription: As morefully described in saidDeed of Trust Amount ofunpaid balance andother charges:$1,188,852.29 (estimated)Street address andother common designationof the real property:471 S BEVERWIL DRBEVERLY HILLS, CA90212 APN Number:4330-023-026 Theundersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability forPUBLIC NOTICESApril 8, 2011 | Page 27any incorrectness of thestreet address andother common designation,if any, shown herein.The property heretoforedescribed is beingsold “as is”. In compliancewith CaliforniaCivil Code 2923.5(c) themortgagee, trustee,beneficiary, or authorizedagent declares:that it has contacted theborrower(s) to assesstheir financial situationand to explore optionsto avoid foreclosure; orthat it has made effortsto contact the borrower(s)to assess theirfinancial situation and toexplore options to avoidforeclosure by one ofthe following methods:by telephone; by UnitedStates mail; either 1stclass or certified; byovernight delivery; bypersonal delivery; by e-mail; by face to facemeeting. DATE: 03-24-2011 CALIFORNIARECONVEYANCECOMPANY, as TrusteeLUCIA ARIAS, ASSIS-TANT SECRETARYCALIFORNIA RECON-VEYANCE COMPANYIS A DEBT COLLEC-TOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT.ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BEUSED FOR THAT PUR-POSE. CaliforniaReconveyanceCompany 9200Oakdale Avenue MailStop CA2-4379Chatsworth, CA 91311800-892-6902 ForSales Information: (714)730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com(714) 573-1965orwww.priorityposting.com P816426 4/1, 4/8,04/15/2011————————NOTICEOFTRUSTEE’S SALE TSNo. 10-0167513 TitleOrder No. 10-0009070APN No. 5530-004-012YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED05/25/2006. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER.” Notice ishereby given thatRECONTRUST COM-PANY, N.A., as dulyappointed trustee pursuantto the Deed ofTrust executed byMELODY L CALD-WELL,dated05/25/2006 and recorded06/05/06, asInstrument No. 061221273, in Book ,Page ), of OfficialRecords in the office ofthe County Recorder ofLos Angeles County,State of California, willsell on 04/29/2011 at1:00PM, At the frontentrance to the PomonaSuperior CourtsBuilding, 350 WestMission Blvd., Pomona,Los Angeles, CA at publicauction, to the highestbidder for cash orcheck as describedbelow, payable in full attime of sale, all right,title, and interest conveyedto and now heldby it under said Deed ofTrust, in the property situatedin said County andState and as more fullydescribed in the abovereferenced Deed ofTrust. The street addressand other common designation,if any of the realproperty describedabove is purported to be:1240 NORTH SPAULD-ING AVENUE, WESTHOLLYWOOD, CA,900465415. The undersignedTrustee disclaimsany liability for any incorrectnessof the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any,shown herein. The totalamount of the unpaidbalance with interestthereon of the obligationsecured by the propertyto be sold plus reasonableestimated costs,expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Noticeof Sale is $608,685.52. Itis possible that at thetime of sale the openingbid may be less than thetotal indebtedness due.In addition to cash, theTrustee will acceptcashier’s checks drawnon a state or nationalbank, a check drawn bya state or federal creditunion, or a check drawnby a state or federal savingsand loan association,savings association,or savings bankspecified in Section 5102of the Financial Codeand authorized to dobusiness in this state.Said sale will be made,in an “AS IS” condition,but without covenant orwarranty, express orimplied, regarding title,possession or encumbrances,to satisfy theindebtedness securedby said Deed of Trust,advances thereunder,with interest as provided,and the unpaid principalof the Note secured bysaid Deed of Trust withinterest thereon as providedin said Note, plusfees, charges andexpenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts createdby said Deed of Trust. Ifrequired by the provisionsof section 2923.5of the California CivilCode, the declarationfrom the mortgagee,beneficiary or authorizedagent is attached to theNotice of Trustee’s Saleduly recorded with theappropriate CountyRecorder’s Office.DATED: 03/29/2011RECONTRUST COM-PANY, N.A. 1800 TapoCanyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY,CA 93063 Phone/SaleInformation: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee’s SaleOfficer RECONTRUSTCOMPANY N.A., is adebt collector attemptingto collect a debt. Anyinformation obtained willbe used for that purpose.FEI # 1006.130382 4/01,4/08, 4/15/2011——————————Order No: 106000859TS No: G10-01216NOTICEOFTRUSTEE’S SALEUNDER A NOTICE OFDELINQUENT ASSESS-MENT AND CLAIM OFLIEN YOU ARE INDEFAULTNOTICE OF DELIN-QUENT ASSESSMENTAND CLAIM OF LIEN,DATED 7/20/2010,UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT APUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATUREOF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NOTICE ishereby given that Witkin& Neal, Inc., as dulyappointed trustee pursuantto that certainNotice of DelinquentAssessment and Claimof Lien (hereinafterreferred to as “Lien”),recorded on 7/22/2010as instrument number10-1006609 in the officeof the County Recorderof Los Angeles County,California, and furtherpursuant to the Notice ofDefault and Election toSell thereunder recordedon 8/31/2010 as instrumentnumber 10-1221748 in said countyand further pursuant toCalifornia Civil CodeSection 1367.1 andthosecertainCovenants, Conditionsand Restrictions recordedon 3/13/1980 asinstrument number 80-257697. WILL SELL on4/15/2011, 10:30 A.M. Atthe front entrance to thePomona Superior CourtsBuilding, 350 W. MissionBlvd., Pomona, CA apublic auction to thehighest bidder for lawfulmoney of the UnitedStates payable at thetime of sale, all right, titleand interest in the propertysituated in saidcounty as more fullydescribed in the abovereferenced Lien. Thepurported owner(s) ofsaid property is (are):Kevin Brooks Eastman,amarried man as his soleand separate property.The property addressand other common designation,if any, of thereal property is purportedto be: 12047 SummitCircle and 12043Summit Circle BeverlyHills, CA 90210, APN2382-018-016, 2382-018-017. The undersignedtrustee disclaimsany liability for any incorrectnessof the propertyaddress and other commondesignation, if any,shown herein. The totalamount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the propertyto be sold and reasonableestimated costs,expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of this Noticeof Sale is: $29,247.02.The opening bid at theforeclosure sale may bemore or less than thisestimate. In addition tocash, the trustee willaccept a cashier’s checkdrawn on a state ornational bank, a checkdrawn on a state or federalcredit union or acheck drawn on state orfederal savings and loanassociation, savingsassociation or savingsUNDER A bank specified inSection 5102 of theCalifornia FinancialCode and authorized todo business in thisstate. In the event tenderother than cash isaccepted, the trusteemay withhold theissuance of theTrustee’s Deed UponSale until funds becomeavailable to the payee orthe endorsee as a matterof right. Said saleshall be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty,express or impliedregarding title, possessionor encumbrances,to satisfy the indebtednesssecured by saidLien, advances thereunder,with interest as providedin Declarationplus the fees, chargesand expenses of thetrustee. THIS PROPER-TY IS BEING SOLD INAN “AS-IS” CONDI-TION. Witkin & Neal,Inc., is attempting to collecta debt. Any informationobtained will beused for that purpose. Ifyou have previouslyreceived a discharge inbankruptcy, you mayhave been releasedfrom personal liability forthis debt in which casethis notice is intended toexercise the securedparty’s rights against thereal property only.IMPORTANT NOTICE:Notwithstanding anythingto the contrarycontained herein, thesale shall be subject tothe following as providedin California CivilCode Section1367.4(c)4: “a non judicialforeclosure sale byan association to collectupon a debt for delinquentassessmentsshall be subject to aright of redemption. Theredemption period withinwhich the separateinterest may beredeemed from a foreclosuresale under thisparagraph ends 90 daysafter the sale.” Dated:3/17/2011 Witkin &Neal, Inc. as saidTrustee 5805Sepulveda Blvd., Suite670 Van Nuys, CA91411 (818) 845-8808By: Susan PaquetteTrustee Sales OfficerTHIS NOTICE IS SENTFOR THE PURPOSEOF COLLECTING ADEBT. THIS FIRM ISATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT ONBEHALF OF THEHOLDER AND OWNEROF THE NOTE. ANYINFORMATIONOBTAINED BY ORPROVIDED TO THISFIRM OR THE CREDI-TOR WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE.For sales information,call 714-573-1965 or gotowww.priorityposting.com P814454, 3/25, 4/1,04/08/2011

Page 28 | April 8, 2011BID PACKAGE NO. 11-25CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSPUBLIC WORKS &TRANSPORTATION –PROJECT ADMINISTRATION345 FOOTHILL ROADBEVERLY HILLS,CALIFORNIA 90210LEGAL NOTICE -BIDS WANTEDCITY HALLRE-ROOFING PROJECT1. Notice Inviting Bidsa. Date of Request:April 8, 2011b. Bid Number: 11-25c. Item Description:Removal, disposal and installationof new roofing system atthe Beverly Hills City Hall,located at 455 N. RexfordDrive, Beverly Hills, California90210.d. Obtaining Bid Documents:A copy of the Bid Package maybe obtained by mail or in personfrom the Department ofPublic Works & Transportation- Project Administration, 345Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA90210, telephone number 310-288-2823. The bid packageincluding plans and specificationsmay also be viewed on,and downloaded from theCity’s web site: www.beverlyhills.org:shortcuts: bid information:bid number 11-25.e. Bid Opening:Wednesday – May 11, 2011 at2:00 p.m.f. Due Date and Location forSubmittals: Sealed bids willbe received at all times duringnormal business hours prior tothe Bid Opening, at the CityClerk’s Office, 455 NorthRexford Drive, Room 290,Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Allbids must be in writing andmust contain an original signatureby an authorized officer ofthe firm. Electronic bids (i.e.,telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOTacceptable. All bids shall clearlycontain on the outside of thesealed envelope in which theyare submitted: BID PACKAGE11-25: CITY HALL RE-ROOF-ING PROJECTg. Contractor's License:In accordance with provisionsof Section 3300 of theCalifornia Public ContractCode, the City has determinedthat the Contractor shall possessa valid CaliforniaContractor's License Class C-39 or other appropriate licenseclassification under the StateContracting Code at the timethe contract is bid. Failure topossess such license may renderthe bid non responsive andbar the award of the contract tothat non responsive Bidder.h. Liquidated Damages:There shall be a $500.00assessment for each and everycalendar day work remainsundone after date fixed forcompletion.i. Prevailing Wages: Inaccordance with the provisionsof Sections 1770 et seq., of theLabor Code, the Director of theIndustrial Relations of the Stateof California has determinedthe general prevailing rate ofwages applicable to the work tobe done. The Contractor will berequired to pay to all personsemployed on the project by theContractor sums not less thanthe sums set forth in the documentsentitled "GeneralPrevailing Wage Determinationmade by the Director ofIndustrial Relations pursuantto California Labor Code, Part7, Chapter 1, Article 2,Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1."These documents can bereviewed in the office of theCity Clerk or may be obtainedfrom the State.j. Prebid Conference Dateand Location: A mandatorypre-bid conference will be heldon Thursday, April 21, 2011 at11:00 a.m. at City Hall, locatedat 455 N. Rexford Drive,Beverly Hills 90210..k. Bid Security: Eachbid shall be accompanied bybid security in the form of acashier's check, certifiedcheck or bid bond in theamount of 10% of the total bidamount. All cashier's checksor certified checks must bedrawn on a responsible bankdoing business in the UnitedStates and shall be madepayable to THE CITY OFBEVERLY HILLS. Bid bondsmust be issued by a bondingcompany licensed to do businessin the State of California.Bids not accompanied by therequired bid security shall berejected. Cash and personalor company checks are NOTacceptable. The City shallreturn the bid security checksof unsuccessful bidders tothem when the successful bidder("Contractor") enters intothe Contract with the City.l. Payment Bond andPerformance Bond: APayment Bond and aPerformance Bond, each inthe amount of 100% of thecontract amount, will berequired of the Contractor.m. Insurance: Uponaward of contract, contractorwill be obligated to file certificatesof insurance evidencingcoverage as specified in thebid documents and in a formacceptable to the City. Thecertificates shall be on theCity's standard proof of insuranceform.n. Time of Completion:The contractual completiontime shall be 60 calendar daysfrom the date of Notice ToProceed.o. Retention: In accordancewith the contract, tenpercent (10%) of any progresspayment will be withheld asretention. Pursuant to Section22300 of the Public ContractCode, at the request andexpense of the Contractor,securities equivalent to theamount withheld may bedeposited with the City or witha state or federally charteredbank as the escrow agent, andCity shall then pay such moneysto the Contractor. Refer tothe contract for further clarification.p. Contact Person: Abidder or potential bidder whohas a procedural questionmay call Julio Guerrero attelephone number 310-288-2823. A substantive questionmust be submitted in writingand a copy of that questionplus a written response to itwill be emailed or mailed to allparties who have obtained abid package.THE CITY OF BEVERLYHILLS RESERVES THERIGHT TO REJECT ANY BIDOR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVEANY INFORMALITY ORIRREGULARITY IN ANY BID.ANY CONTRACT AWARDEDWILL BE LET TO THE LOW-EST RESPONSIVE ANDRESPONSIBLE BIDDER.T.S. No. T10-72162-CA /APN: 5528-003-173NOTICEOFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOUARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED12/5/2005. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. A public auctionsale to the highestbidder for cash,Cashier’s Check drawnon a state or nationalbank, check drawn by astate or federal creditunion, or a check drawnby a state or federalsavings and loan association,or savings association,or savings bankspecified in section5102 of the FinancialCode and authorized todo business in this statewill be held by the dulyappointed trustee asshown below, of all right,title, and interest conveyedto and now heldby the trustee in thehereinafter describedproperty under and pursuantto a deed of trustdescribed below. Thesale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty,expressed orimplied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances,to pay theremaining principal sumof the note(s) securedby the Deed of Trust,with interest and latecharges thereon, asprovided in the note(s),advances, under theterms of the Deed ofTrust, interest thereon,fees, charges andexpenses of the Trusteefor the total amount (atthe time of the initialpublication of the Noticeof Sale) reasonably estimatedto be set forthbelow. The amount maybe greater on the day ofsale. Pursuant toCalifornia Civil CodeSection 2923.54 theundersigned, on behalfof the beneficiary, loanservicer, or authorizedagent, declares as follows:[X] The mortgageloan servicer hasobtained from the commissionera final or temporaryorder of exemptionpursuant to Section2923.53 that is currentand valid on the date thenotice of sale is filed and[X] The timeframe forgiving notice of salespecified in subdivision(a) of Section 2923.52does not apply pursuantto Section 2923.52 or2923.55 Trustor:Esequiel F. Ruelas III, asingle man DulyAppointed Trustee: CRTitle Services, Inc. c/oPite Duncan, 4375Jutland Drive, Suite200, San Diego, CA92117 877-576-0472Recorded 12/09/2005as Instrument No. 053021133 in book , pageof Official Records in theoffice of the Recorder ofLos Angeles County,California, Date of Sale:4/25/2011 at 10:30 AMPlace of Sale: At thefront entrance to thePomona SuperiorPUBLIC NOTICESCourts Building, 350West Mission Blvd.,Pomona, CA Amount ofunpaid balance andother charges:$380,993.70 StreetAddress or other commondesignation of realproperty: 750 NorthKings Road, No. 316(West Hollywood Area)Los Angeles, CA 90069A.P.N.: 5528-003-173Legal Description: Asmore fully described insaid Deed of Trust Theundersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability forany incorrectness of thestreet address or othercommon designation, ifany, shown above. If nostreet address or othercommon designation isshown, directions to thelocation of the propertymay be obtained bysending a writtenrequest to the beneficiarywithin 10 days of thedate of first publicationof this Notice of Sale.The Trustee shall incurno liability for any goodfaith error in stating theproper amount ofunpaid balances andcharges. For sales informationplease contactPriority Posting andPublishing at www.priorityposting.comor(714) 573-1965Reinstatement Line:877-576-0472 Date:4/1/2011 CR TitleServices, Inc. 1000Technology Drive MS314 O’Fallon, MO63368 Shelley Boek,Trustee SpecialistFederal Law requires usto notify you that we areacting as a debt collector.If you are currentlyin a bankruptcy or havereceived a discharge inbankruptcy as to thisobligation, this communicationis intended forinformational purposesonly and is not anattempt to collect a debtin violation of the automaticstay or the dischargeinjunction.P818151 4/1, 4/8,04/15/2011——————————FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110377649The following is/are doing businessas: 1) HOME GROWNMAGAZINE 2) HOMEGROWN-BUDS.NET 6404 Wilshire Blvd#1942, Los Angeles, CA 90048;Kenny Malloy, 6417 SanVicente Bl. Los Angeles, CA90048: The business is conductedby: AN INDIVIDUAL,registrant(s) has NOT begun totransact business under thename(s) listed herein: KennyMalloy, President/Owner;Statement is filed with theCounty of Los Angeles: March11, 2011; Published: March 18,25, April 01, 08 2011 LACCN/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110423375The following is/are doing businessas: DIAZOLENA 11181/2 S. Doheny Dr. Los Angeles,CA 90035; Caelilie Carlsen,1118 1/2 S. Doheny Dr. LosAngeles, CA 90035; The businessis conducted by: AN INDI-VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOTbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed herein:Caelilie Carlsen, Owner;Statement is filed with theCounty of Los Angeles: March21, 2011; Published: March25, April 01, 08, 15 2011LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 2011000887Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: AAMCO 4306 W. CenturyBlvd. Los Angeles, CA 90304;JRDCC, LLC, 11253 SegrellWay, Culver City, CA 90230;The business is conducted by: ACORPORATION registrant(s)has NOT begun to transactbusiness under the name(s)listed herein: Kendall Pearce,COO. JRDCC, LLC ; Statementis filed with the County of LosAngeles: April 5, 2011;Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110376143 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: 1) KELLER WILLIAMSREALTY HOLLYWOOD HILLSEAST 2) KELLER WILLIAMSHOLLYWOOD HILLS EAST7920 Sunset Blvd. #100, LosAngeles, CA 90016; ForwardSunset, Inc. 9000 W. SunsetBlvd. 11th Flr., West Hollywood,CA 90069; The business is conductedby: A CORPORATION,registrant(s) has begun totransact business under thename(s) listed herein June 01,2003: Rick Dergan,Secretary; Statement is filedwith the County of Los Angeles:March 11, 2011; Published:March 18, 25, April 01, 08,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110376113 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: 1) KELLER WILLIAMSREALTY HOLLYWOOD HILLS2) KELLER WILLIAMS HOLLY-WOOD HILLS 9000 W. SunsetBlvd. 11th Flr., West Hollywood,CA 90069; Forward Sunset,Inc. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. 11thFlr., West Hollywood, CA 90069;The business is conducted by: ACORPORATION, registrant(s)has begun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed hereinJune 01, 2003: RickDergan, Secretary; Statementis filed with the County of LosAngeles: March 11, 2011;Published: March 18, 25, April01, 08, 2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110338723 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: EVENTS WITH A MISSION1823 Holmby Ave. #202, LosAngeles, CA 90025; NicoleLevitt 1823 Holmby Ave. #202,Los Angeles, CA 90025; Thebusiness is conducted by: ANINDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) hasbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed hereinMarch 01, 2011: NicoleLevitt; Statement is filed withthe County of Los Angeles:March 04, 2011; Published:March 18, 25, April 01, 08,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430941 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: CHERYL PERKEY FINEART 1936 S. Crest Dr., LosAngeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A.Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., LosAngeles, CA 90034; The businessis conducted by: AN INDI-VIDUAL, registrant(s) hasbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed hereinJanuary 01, 1997: Cheryl A.Perkey; Statement is filed withthe County of Los Angeles:March 22, 2011; Published:March 25, April 01, 08, 15,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430942 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: ART BOOT CAMP 1936 S.Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA90034; Cheryl Perkey 1936 S.Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA90034; The business is conductedby: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s)has begun to transactbusiness under the name(s)listed herein March 30, 2006:Cheryl Perkey; Statement isfiled with the County of LosAngeles: March 22, 2011;Published: March 25, April 01,08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430962 Thefollowing is/are doing businessfollowing is/are doing businessas: SAN FERNANDO VAL-LEY APPLIANCE REPAIRSERVICE 1221 N. Flores St. #6,Los Angeles, CA 90069; PaulRothman 1221 N. Flores St. #6,Los Angeles, CA 90069; Thebusiness is conducted by: ANINDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) hasNOT begun to transact businessunder the name(s) listedherein: Paul Rothman;Statement is filed with theCounty of Los Angeles: March22, 2011; Published: March 25,April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACCN/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110409416 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: THE DEALUX 10551Wilshire Blvd. #801, LosAngeles, CA 90024; KatherineKohan 10551 Wilshire Blvd.#801, Los Angeles, CA 90024;The business is conducted by:AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s)has NOT begun to transactbusiness under the name(s)listed herein: KatherineKohan; Statement is filed withthe County of Los Angeles:PARTNERSHIP, March 17, 2011; Published:as: 1) CG STUNTS INC 2) CGSTUNTS 3) INITIAL STATESPICTURES 4) CAFE TRAVEL 5)TRAVEL TEA ROOM 11150Glenoaks Blvd. #260, Pacoima,CA 91331; CG Stunts Inc.11150j Glenoaks Blvd. #260,Pacoima, CA 91331; The businessis conducted by: A COR-PORATION, registrant(s) hasbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed hereinMarch 2006: Walter Schulz,President/CEO; Statement isfiled with the County of LosAngeles: March 22, 2011;Published: March 25, April 01,08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430953 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: ABRACADABRA UPHOL-STERY 911 9th St. #106, SantaMonica, CA 90403; Marjorie V.Arce 911 9th St. #106, SantaMonica, CA 90403; Rocio T. DeFortunat 9955 Durant Dr. #104,Beverly Hills, CA 90401; Thebusiness is conducted by: AGENERALregistrant(s) has NOT begun totransact business under thename(s) listed herein:Marjorie V. Arce, Partner;Statement is filed with theCounty of Los Angeles: March22, 2011; Published: March 25,April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACCN/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430948 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: 1) LEGENDARY BEVER-AGES 2) LEGENDARY BEVER-AGE GROUP 3) VAMPIRELOUNGE & TASTING ROOM9107 Wilshire Blvd. #425,Beverly Hills, CA 90210; TIBeverage Group, Ltd. 9107Wilshire Blvd. #425, BeverlyHills, CA 90210; The business isconducted by: A CORPORA-TION, registrant(s) has NOTbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed herein:Michael Machat,CEO/President; Statement isfiled with the County of LosAngeles: March 22, 2011;Published: March 25, April 01,08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430928 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: 1) DAVID GONSEN-HAUSER 2) CODY KISHEL9230 Olympic Blvd. #202,Beverly Hills, CA 90212; DavidGonsenhauser 9230 OlympicBlvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA90212; Cody Kishel 1309 N.Beverly Glen Blvd., Los Angeles,CA 90077; The business is conductedby: AN UNINCORPO-RATED ASSOCIATION OTHERTHAN A PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s)has begun to transactbusiness under the name(s)listed herein March 16, 2011:David Gonsenhauser,Owner; Statement is filed withthe County of Los Angeles:March 22, 2011; Published:March 25, April 01, 08, 15,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430927 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: 1) NOVIAN AND ASSOCI-ATES 2) NOVIAN & ASSOCI-ATES 3) NOVIAN AND ASSO-CIATES CONSULTING 4) NOV-IAN & ASSOCIATES CON-SULTING 20035 Greenbriar Dr.,Tarzana, CA 91356; ArashNovian 20035 Greenbriar Dr.,Tarzana, CA 91356; The businessis conducted by: AN INDI-VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOTbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed herein:Arash Novian; Statement isfiled with the County of LosAngeles: March 22, 2011;Published: March 25, April 01,08, 15, 2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110430926 TheBEVERLY HILLSMarch 25, April 01, 08, 15,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110423300 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: MAGNIFICENT THINGS3776 S. Bronson Ave., LosAngeles, CA 90018; Helena M.Jackson 3776 S. Bronson Ave.,Los Angeles, CA 90018; Thebusiness is conducted by: ANINDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) hasNOT begun to transact businessunder the name(s) listedherein: Helena M. Jackson;Statement is filed with theCounty of Los Angeles: March21, 2011; Published: March 25,April 01, 08, 15, 2011 LACCN/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 20110387336 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: KATIE B. PHOTOGRA-PHY 354 S. Reeves Dr. #C,Beverly Hills, CA 90212; KatieBotel 354 S. Reeves Dr. #C,Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Thebusiness is conducted by: ANINDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) hasNOT begun to transact businessunder the name(s) listedherein: Katie Botel; Statementis filed with the County of LosAngeles: March 14, 2011;Published: April 01, 08, 15, 22,2011 LACC N/C———FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT 2011000937 Thefollowing is/are doing businessas: SYD’S PHARMACY 7111Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA90036; Syd’s Pharmacy, Inc.7111 Beverly Blvd., LosAngeles, CA 90036; The businessis conducted by: A COR-PORATION, registrant(s) hasbegun to transact businessunder the name(s) listed herein1964: Jeff Weiner, VicePresident; Statement is filedwith the County of Los Angeles:April 05, 2011; Published: April08, 15, 22, 29, 2011 LACC N/C———N O T I C E —Fictitious name statementexpires five yearsfrom the date it wasfiled in the office of thecounty clerk. A new fictitiousbusiness namestatement must be filedbefore that time. The filingof this statementdoes not of itselfauthorize the use in thisstate of a fictitious businessname in violationof the rights of anotherunder federal, state, orcommon law (SeeSection 14400, et seq.,Business andProfessions Code).

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BEVERLY HILLSCLASSIFIED RENTALSAPRIL 8, 2011 | Page 31300HOUSEFOR SALE440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENTMALIBU HIDEAWAYPrivate & Luxurious Malibu LocationPerfect Retirement HomeWeekend Getaway SanctuaryOCEAN VIEW FROM EVERY ROOM2 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths, Several Bonus Rooms.2 Marble fireplaces, high ceilings, Private Garden Area,Serene Setting. Feng Shuei Influence. Walk to Beach.Gated Community 24 hour Security Patrol. $1,450,000www.OceanViewMalibu.comCall Ron Henry 310.550-5550Beverly Hills Real Estate Company217 S. RODEO DRBeverly Hills 90210Beautiful 4Bd + 3BaApprox. 3,000 sq.ft.Dining rm, living rm,Fireplace, a/c, newelectric & plumbing.Bonus GuesthouseArea for future pool.$2,850,000 By OwnerCall 323/658-5332405WantedTo RentPROFESSIONALWOMAN RELOCATINGTO B.H. 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No pets.DRASTICALLY REDUCED TO $7,700Principals onlyCall 310.275.4913440APARTMENTFOR RENTLOW MOVE-IN!“THE 51MISSION”GHOST• WESTWOODWRITING•L.A.’S FINEST, MOSTLUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL* * * * * *• 2 Bd.’s+2 Ba.’s• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.6-Month Lease Avail.* * * * * *Every Extra Luxury:custom cabinets, granitecountertops, stone entry,pool, health club, spa.• Close to UCLA •1350 S. Midvale Ave.L.A., 90024Contact Mgr.:• 310/864-0319 •440APARTMENTFOR RENTWEST L. A.1415 Brockton Ave.2 Bdrm. + 2 BathNEWLY REMODELED.Patio, stove, fridge,dishwasher, on-sightlaundry, parking.CLOSE TO SHOPS&RESTAURANTS.213/663-8513—————WEST L.A.1433 Armacost Ave.1 Bdrm. + 1 BathBright & Spacious.Dishwasher,controlled accesson-sight laundry, prkg.213/663-8513BEVERLY HILLS218 S. 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Page 32 | APRIL 8, 2011CLASSIFIED RENTALSBEVERLY HILLS440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENT440APARTMENTFOR RENTWEST L.A.1628 Westgate Ave.• Single •Bright & Airy.Balcony, dishwasher,Intercom entry, on-sightparking, on-sightlaundry facility.310/820-1810—————WESTWOOD550 Veteran Ave.= = = = = = == 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath =Spacious, microwave,intercom entry, on-sightlaundry, on-sight parking.Very close to UCLA& Westwood Village.310/208-5166—————BRENTWOOD519 S. Barrington Ave.2 Bdrm.+1 1 /2 BathBright unit.Dishwasher, On-sitelaundry, parking.Close toBrentwood Village.310/472-8915—————WESTWOOD1409 Midvale Ave.•• • • • • • ••• 2 Bd.+11 /2 Ba.• •• 1 Bd.+ 1 Ba. • •• • Single • •A/C, pool, intercomentry, laundry facility,elevator, parking.Close to U.C.L.A.310/478-8616—————HOLLYWOOD1769-1775 Sycamore Av.• Bachelor• SingleControlled access,laundry facility.Utilities Included.323/851-3790Close to Everything.—————WILSHIRECORRIDOR10530-10540Wilshire Bl.• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞• 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath •∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞Luxury Living withvalet, lush gardensurrounding pool,gym, elevator, etc.Call: 310/470-4474—————PRIME LOCATIONBEVERLY HILLSLIKE A HOMESPANISH 3 BDRM.2 BA Upper duplex.Quiet street, views.Granite kitchen withappliances, washer& dryer, cental A/C,garage parking andnice yard.310/339-5714BEVERLY HILLS• 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath •• • • • • • •• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •• GORGEOUS UNITS •Z Z ZCentral air, largebalcony, pool, elevator,on-site laundry,intercom entry.320 N. La Peer Dr.• 310/246-0290 •CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING.—————*BEVERLY HILLS*FRENCH CHATEAU342 N. PALM DR.2 BEDROOM + DEN+ 2.5 BATHROOMUpper with balcony,Granite kitchen, marblefloors, jacuzzi tub withseparate steam shower.Deluxe Unit.$3,400/MO.Avail. approx May 1st(Minimum 2 year lease)By appointment only818/679-6747(No Calls after 8 PM)1836 PARNELL AVE.2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths$2,750/MO.Five Year old building, highceilings with crown molding,bamboo floors stainlesssteel-appliancesWasher &dryer, Marble bathrooms.310/203-0422GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.—————BEVERLY HILLS336 S. Rexford Dr.2+Den+2 • $2,500NEWLY RE-DONE.Hardwood flrs.,granitecounters, a/c’s, frontpatio, laundry, 2-parking.2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,100310/247-8547310/433-1949—————BEVERLY HILLS~ Burton Way ~1 Bd.+Den+1 3 /4 Ba.1,600 Sq. Ft.Fireplace, washer/dryerhook-ups, central air,balcony, 2-parking.$2,500/Month310/777-0349—————BEVERLY HILLS423 S. Rexford Dr2 BD + 2 BA. CONDOUpdated kitchen withnew appliances, washer/dryer in unit, large balcony,lots of closet spaceand secured parking.$2,350/MO. Water incl.Call 310/994-4684Prime Beverly HillsBRIGHT & AIRY • TOP FLR2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,200Granite counters, newcarpets, lots of closets,laundry rm., 2-car subprkg.Central air paid.No pets. Close toschools+shopping.310/271-1651—————BEVERLY HILLS Adj.2+2 Upper • $2,1952 entrances, lrg open kitchRoof Garden w/Panoramic B.H. Views,New tile. Pool, sauna,elevator, central air, prkg.,marble lobby. Tree lined st.1259 S. Camden Dr.310/849-3858*KELEMEN*REAL ESTATE(310) 966-0900all listings are oncenturycityliving.comValet and GuestParking. Huge HeatedPool, Security Staff,Doorman & Houseman,SwitchboardTennis, Fitness CenterBusiness CenterNEW LISTINGS EVERYDAYCall for latest propertiesCENTURY PARK EAST1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condos$2,150/monthNew Carpet Large Balcony,180º unobstructed City views$2,300/monthNew Renovation, High Floor, LargeBalcony, Granite Counter, HardwoodFloors, Stainless Steel Kitchen$2,400/monthNewer Renovation, High FloorLarge Balcony, Granite CountersStainless Steel Kitchen—————————————1 Bedroom +Den+2 Baths$3,150/monthLuxuriously Furnished, Total RenovationHigh Floor, 270 Degree UnobstructedCity Views, Granite Counters, StainlessSteel Kitchen, Two Large Balconies—————————————2 Bdrm + Office + 2 Ba.$3,500/monthExtra Large Corner, TotallyRenovated, Newer KitchenGranite Counters ,Hardwood Floors2 Large BalconiesCENTURY PARK EASTCENTURY TOWERSPARK PLACECENTURY HILLLE PARCCENTURY WOODSFor SaleSee our Ad Sec. 270Chateau Beverly2+2 • $2,100All appliances Incld.,hardwood floors,hi-ceilings, fireplace,balcony, sundeck, laundryfacility, 2-parking.137 N. Wetherly Dr.Yelena: 310/858-0905—————BEVERLY HILLSMOVE-IN SPECIAL2 Bdrm + 1-3/4 BaNear Beverly CenterGranite Cntr, LaminateFlr, Carpet, CentralA/C, Balcony, GatedProperty. $1850/MO.No dogs. 1 yr lease323/653-5850121 N. Hamilton Dr.—————BEVERLY HILLS Adj.Newly Remodeled2 Bedroom+2 BathLower unit, hardwoodfloors, a/c.1119 S. Oakhurst Dr.$1,800/Month562/577-1751—————SPECIAL!!!Just Reduced!BEVERLY HILLS2 Bdrm.+2 BathUpper, carpet, verticalblinds, fridge, stove,dishwasher, a/c, prkg.,laundry, storage. Pet O.K.$1,795/Month310/275-5304—————~ WESTWOOD ~10790 Wilshire Bl.1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,750Unit In a LuxuryHighrise Building.All major appliances.central air, pool, spa,gym, prkg., 24-hr.security.Near Westwood Village.310/470-1758—————BEVERLY HILLS ADJ1135 So. Oakhurst Dr.2 BDRM, 2 BATHbright lower unit newlyremodeled with Hdwdfloors, granite and tileavailable now. Quiet 7unit bldg, just Southof BH, parking andlaundry on premises.$1,675/MO.Call 323/304-6969—————BEVERLY HILLS1 BDRM. 1 3 /4 BATH$1,650/MO.With Central A/C, OakCabinets, 6 closets,dishwasher,Microwave, GatedEntry, Parking, LaundryBalcony and Elevator.8747 Clifton WayRon:310/990-1730BEVERLY HILLS$1,649/MO.2 BDRM + 1BATHLower unit with hardwoodfloors, stove,fridge, A/C, laundryand parking.151 N. Hamilton Dr.Unit #4Call 310/479-2565—————VACANT NOWWEST L.A.2BD+2BA Large Balconywood burning fireplace$1,595/MO.Call 310/473-0509BRENTWOOD1 BD+1.5 BA Very LargeElevator, Pool, North ofWilshire. $1,295/MO.Call 310/826-8819AVAILABLE APRILBRENTWOOD1 BD + 1 BA $1,0252 BD + 2 BA $1,550Call 310/473-0509PRIME LOCATIONBEVERLY HILLS &BRENTWOODLUXURY UNITS• SINGLES• 1 BEDROOMS• 2 BEDROOMSHardwood flrs/CarpetsFrom $1,500-$2,200Shown by appointmentAlex 310/966-1014458CRYPT/PLOTFOR SALEVisit Marilyn MonroePierce Bros WestwoodVillage Memorial Park is hidden behindthe towering high-rises that line busyWilshire Boulevard; you could easilydrive right past the park without even realizingit was there. Yet at this tiny cemeteryBEVERLY HILLSOLYMPIC & PECK DR.~ Beautiful ~1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,400* * * * * *NEWLY DECORATEDHardwood floors,fridge, stove, prkg.Ask For Dan:310/273-9626—————BEVERLY HILLS1BD.+1BA UPPERFacing Courtyard,Newly Redecorated.No Pets$1,400/MO.130 N. Hamilton Dr.Call 310/858-0979—————CHOICE WESTBEVERLY HILLS1 BDRM + 1 BATHQuaint lower, facingcourtyard. Granite, tilefloors, carpet and appliances,laundry room,gated phone entry,no pets. $1,325/mo310/345-2117—————Beverly Hills Adj.~ Beverly Dr. . ~Lower 1 Bd.+1 Ba.NEWLY RENOVATEDHardwood flrs. throughout,stove, fridge, prkg.$1,250/MonthAsk For Dan:310/273-9626—————BEVERLY HILLS ADJ$1,200/MO.2 BEDROOM, 1 BATHUPPER REAR UNIT.Newly Decorated withstove, fridge, carpet.Near Pico/La CienegaBy Appointment Call310/470-3163—————WESTWOODSpacious 1 Bdrm.$1,150/MonthW/ deck, wall to wallcarpet, walk-in closet,mini-blinds, stove, fridge,laundry fac., garage w/storage cabinets. No pets.Please Call:310/451-2725MIRACLE MILE• Upper Studio, Newcarpet, fridge • $850• Upper 1 Bdrm.Fridge, stove • $1,195Inclds. Utilities, newpaint+carpet, lots ofclosets. Close to LACMA/transport./restaurants323/954-1318NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX—————BEVERLY HILLSLrg. BACHELOR$795 PER MONTHIncludes full bathroom,good closet space andfridge. No kitchen. Permitprkg. Utilities Included.Call 323/951-0369Or: 909/838-8208—————SANTA MONICACUTE STUDIOSPrime location. 7 blocksto the beach, 3 blocksto 3rd St. Promenade.Close to bus & shopping$650 - $925Partly FurnishedCall 310/666-8360www.bhcourier.com310.278.1322458CRYPT/PLOTFOR SALEFOR SALECOUCH CRYPTNEARMARILYN MONROEWESTWOODMEMORIAL PARK(877) 688-1913 or(307) 690-0391ranchco@silverstar.comnear UCLA, you will find the final restingplaces of some of the most famous stars inHollywood, including Marilyn Monroe, DonnaReed, Dean Martin, Natalie Wood, Roy Orbison,Carroll O'Connor, Jack Lemmon, WalterMatthau, Don Knotts, Eddie Albert, Peggy Lee,Mel Torme, George C. Scott, Burt Lancaster,Eve Arden, Carl Wilson, Eva Gabor andTruman Capote.Contact Henry Kelemen, Kelemen RealEstate (310) 966-0900 or email at:henry@kelemenrealestate.com for possiblythe last resale crypt located in the primelocation adjacent to Truman Capote. The Seller isaccepting offers from qualified buyers. Terms are10% deposit with balance due upon transfer of title.

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BEVERLY HILLSPublisher Clifton S. Smith, JrSenior Editor John L. SeitzSpecial Sections Editor Steve Simmons*******Public Affairs Editor George C. ShenSociety EditorJoan Mangum*******Associate Publisher & Editor Marcia W. Hobbs*******Founding Publisher March Schwartz(Publisher 1965 - 2004)The Courier is proud to be a Education Partner.Guest Editorial:A Look At The Sacramento SceneFRANKLY SPEAKINGBy Stephen FrankGreat news for California families and businesses. Bad newsfor government and government unions, for now..The Republicans in Sacramento held together and Gov. JerryBrown has almost given up on a June special election to transfer$70 billion from families and businesses to the government overa five year period.The “back up” plan seems to be the unions creating three initiativesfor a November special election. These would increasesales and income tax and about double the vehicle registrationfee. This campaign is being organized and paid for by the unions.At the same time there will be an almost one billion taxincrease on the ballot on tobacco. There might also be a $10-11billion bond measure to water. Of course we passed a similarbond in 2006, and have yet to get a single drop of NEW water.We did get motel rooms at Lake Tahoe and an aquarium in Fresno,but no new water.The governor does have a back up budget plan. He has a June15 deadline to announce it, but the outline has already been discussed.Brown will cut the number of days mandated by the state fork-12 government education from185 days to 170—a cut of threeweeks. Note that this saves almost no dollars. Teachers will stillget paid, based on union contracts. The facilities will still useenergy, landscapers, etc.According to former Assemblyman Chuck Devore, Jerry willstart the early release of 40,000 criminals from prison. It shouldbe noted that Arnold had planned to do this, so Jerry is just followingup on the original plan. But, the governor is going torelease the prisoners to county sheriffs, and pay them 40 cents onthe dollar for the cost of these new prisoners. That means thebankrupt counties, unable to absorb the costs, will release thecriminals to the street.Jack Scott, chancellor of the State Community College system,announced that because of the budget, he expects communitycolleges to cut enrollment in September by up to 400,000 students.Brown has major cutbacks planned for health care and reimbursementsfor hospitals and doctors under Medi-Cal. This willaccelerate doctors and hospitals leaving that programYou get the point, Brown wants you to feel the state is collapsing,schools are closing, that every day is Oct. 31, with only tricksand no treats.Already school districts like Simi Valley in Ventura Countyhave passed resolutions demanding the voters pass $70 billion intax increases.Of course this money will come from the parents of the studentsin the district. That means the parents, at a minimum, willbe poorer, some will lose their homes and jobs and all will paymore for food, gas, water and energy.While the private sector has cut back, government wants tocontinue to live high on the hog.Brown has not requested changes in the union created pensioncrisis. In New York, Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo is firing11,500 government employees, while Brown fires zero.The Brown/union game plan is to scare Californians intobelieving the state will close down. It will always be about thestate, not the family or business.But billions in sales of state assets are not on the table, fromstadiums, to parking lots to fair grounds. Ending sweetheart dealswith unions can not even be discussed. Pension reform is off thetable because the Unions told Jerry they are off the table.Wait for the beginning of June and you will see the Brownmachine giving you tissues to cry into for the state, begging forjust $70 billion to keep the mismanagement and corruption ofSacramento running as always.Stephen Frank, a political and public policy activist since 1960, isthe publisher of the California Political News and Views(www.capoliticalnews.com).The newest advance in the realm of communicationis…”What we have here is a failure to communicate!”Never before have we had so manyadvanced ways to make a call. We have the telephoneon our desk at home or away. We have acell phone in our pocket, or concealed somewherein our automobile, yacht or plane. We have phonesin our computers. Phones everywhere. What wedon’t always have is the party to whom we wish tospeak, especially at some corporate body.I am telling you nothing new when I say thatplacing such a call is usually maddening. You tapor activate by voice the number you are trying toreach. After an encouraging ring a disembodiedvoice answers: “Hello. Thank you for calling the XCompany. Your call is important to us. All our linesto your party are now busy, so stay on the line andour Dr., Mr., Mrs., or Ms. will be with you shortly,”and a popular symphony begins and ends. Yourarm aches. Your hand is stiff, but you have toomuch time invested in this call to give up. Thevoice returns with: “There are still some calls aheadof yours. You might try our web site:xxxx@yyy.com. Otherwise, please stay on the line.Your call is important to us.”Perhaps you wait; or perhaps you screaminvectives into the impersonal phone; or perhapsyou heave the phone out the window. Besides, bynow you may have forgotten what made you makethe call in the first place. You doze off for a momentand dream. And what do you hear in your busybrain? “Please stay on the line. (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) willLETTERSI am writing to personallyacknowledge and commendour Beverly Hills FireDepartment's generous andkind consideration for the substantialgesture of temporarilypassing on its scheduled wageincrease in difficult budgettimes and instead allowing thecity manager and City Councilto use the funds to cancel threeplanned City furlough days forall City employees. The spiritof this gesture on the part of ourBHFD is both heroic and compassionate.We already know our safetyprofessionals for their hardwork and concern for the wellbeingof the inhabitants ofBeverly Hills day and night, sosuch a further contributionshould not come as a surpriseand more so should not gounnoticed. I understand thatour fire safety professionalswere actually not going to bedirectly impacted by theplanned (now cancelled) furloughs,and thus, doubly so,through their membership'sunanimous actions helpedlessen the blow that the troubledeconomy has brought toour community by supportingother employees in otherdepartments within the City.In this selfless way, many willbe better able to make endsmeet while residents and businessescan avail themselvesand benefit from the serviceskept intact. This certainly isindeed the finest small City inAmerica, no question about it.Jake ManasterOPINIONRabbi Jacob PressmanYOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO USPage 35 | April 8, 2011be with you shortly. Please know your call is importantto us.” There then begins a musical concert notof your choosing. After a few minutes the voice isback with: “All our lines are still busy,” or “Thereare 11 people waiting for your party and they willbe answered in the order in which they werereceived. Do not hang up. Your call is important tous.” or, “There is still a 10-minute wait for yourparty. You might try our Web site at 111-222-3456where I am certain you can be helped, or else stayon the line. Your call is important to us”Time passes. You abruptly wake up. The symphonyends and a commercial for somethingcomes on for a while only to be interrupted by thatvoice: “Thank you for waiting. We are so sorry for******Metro’s meetings havebecome increasingly frustratingfor all of us . Each prior meetingsaw 300-400 residents (anunbelievable turnout) show up.They came prepared to askquestions and offer alternatives,had done their research andcame to protest tunnelingunder Beverly High.Not once have we gotteneven the most cursory responsefrom Metro. We’ve pointed outat least four major subway constructionaccidents in the lastfew years throughout the world(Germany, Brazil, China,Korea), each resulting in propertydamage and death.Recently, I also found this:“And at the end of Feb. 2003, aschool building collapsed inthe 13th arrondissement as aresult of work on the extensionof line 14 of the Paris Metro.Fortunately, the incident happenedduring the school holidays.”Which is more important toMetro? Safety for 2,500 studentsand teachers or the influenceof big-time Century Citylandowners and developerswho contribute untold thousandsto political campaigns?No one can prevent accidentsand construction defects. Putthe station on Santa Monicaand have a moving sidewalk toConstellation like we find inevery major airport and subwaystation throughout the world.And Metro would save $50-60million. Metro has known thiswin-win alternative and othersfor over eight months and neverever responded. Ken Goldmanyour having to wait. Your party’s line is still tiedup, but please stay on the line, your call….” In afit of frustration and exasperation you have flungthe phone across the room. When you cool down,you realize you still need the service you wereseeking. You find another company doing thesame work. You dial that number hopefully. Acheerful voice answers: “Thank you for calling theXXY company. All our lines are occupied at thistime, but please don’t hang up. Your call is importantto us.” You hang up half out of your mind anddecide to leave town and take a slow boat toChina. You dial and call the company, and a musicalforeign voice answers “Thank you for callingthe Cathay Cruise Lines. All our lines are busy atthe moment, but if you stay….”******After reading the articleabout the subway tunnel underBHHS, I asked myself why weallow bureaucrats in our societyto run our lives. This ludicrousidea has taken on a life ofits own complete with “talkingheads” doing a “fast shuffle.”I was a no show at themeeting at the meeting. Ourresidents have witnessed thissong and dance by Metro staffand fellow travelers for far toolong.I believe the recent tragedyin Japan emphasized that thebest minds and good intentionscannot stop the fury of MotherNature and that mitigations–from the simplest to the mostcomplex–are not failsafe, butonly as worthy as their weakestlink. A subway under BHHSdefies all rational thinking.These are our children–justsay “no.” Gloria Seiff******Instead of the red light trafficcameras (supposedly greatincome producing gimmicksfor the City), why not haveflashing red light signs throughoutthe City which say: “Hangup your phone while driving.”Herb WallersteinThe Courier welcomes letters.To be considered for publication,remember: (1) shorter isbetter; (2) refrain from personalattacks or insults–we wish toshare rational points of view, notinvective; (3) keep to one topic;(4) and please do not send usletters which have appeared inany other publication.

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