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OSCAR SEASON—Far left: Thor actor Chris Hemsworth with Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs yesterday announced this year’s Academy Award nominations. Pictured are movie stills from the eight movies up for Best Picture, (clockwise, starting top right of large image): American Hustle, Gravity, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Dallas Buyers Club, Captain P h i l l i p s , Philomena, Nebraska, Her and 12 Years A Slave.

Nespresso hosts a Rotary fellowship event.

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Sweet Sophie is ready for her forever home!

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BHHS DECA students win dozens of awards at competition last weekend.

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Las Madrinas honors Southern California families.

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2014 Oscar Award Nominations Announced In Beverly Hills

By Laura Coleman American Hustle and Gravity are this year’s top Oscar contenders after actor Chris

Hemsworth and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards early yes-

terday morning in Beverly Hills.

Both films earned nine nods, including best picture, director, actor, supporting actor and sup-

By John L. Seitz Donald L. Morton, MD, one of the world’s foremost authorities in the research and treatment of the most dangerous form of skin cancer, melanoma, died from heart failure last Friday at St. John’s Health Center.

Dr. Morton was chief of the melanoma and co-director of the Surgical Oncology Fellowship programs at John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) in Santa Monica.

“Don Morton was one of the most famous cancer surgeons in the world,

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SING ALONG—Composer Richard Sherman (Mary Poppins, It’s A Small World) with Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic founder/conductor Gary S. Greene and the Big Band of Barristers’ Charles Fox.

By Laura Coleman With the Beverly Hills centennial kick-off celebration just weeks away, the City is all abuzz for the start-studded concert set to take place Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Saban Theatre. (see ‘CONCERT,’ page 16)

Beverly Hills Fire Department Saves Golden Globes Sunday Sofia Vergara Was The Life Of The Party At HBO’s 14th Annual Golden Globes After-Party At The Beverly Hilton, Where 1500 Guests Reveled.

She Arrived With Son Monolo Gonzales Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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By Laura Coleman To the 17 million people watching this year’s Golden Globes Awards last Sunday at The

Beverly Hilton, the awards ceremony and the exclusive red carpet entry (which Best Actress winner (see ‘GOLDEN GLOBES,’ page 16)

LA ART—The 19th annual LA Art Show opened Wednesday, featuring over 140 prominent galleries from all over the world.

The unique show will run through Sunday, at the LA Convention Center. Pictured left: Willem Van Gogh, Barbra Streisand and Van Gogh Museum Director Alex Rüger at the U.S. premiere of the Van Gogh Museum Editions.

Donald Morton

(see ‘MORTON’ page 18)

Santa Monica Boulevard Redo Firms Up Face Lift

By Victoria Talbot The North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Blue Ribbon Committee will hold its

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

Beverly Hills High School’s dance team took the stage Wednesday.

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(see ‘OSCAR,’ page 16)

Beverly Hills To Mark 100-Year Skin Cancer Research Icon Anniversary At Saban Concert Donald Morton Dead At 79 NEED TICKETS?

•Arts & Entertainment 12 •Health & Wellness 13 •Birthdays 22

porting actress.

The other seven films that will vie to be named best picture

final meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Composed of 15 residents, (see ‘SANTA MONICA,’ page 18)

NEW GIRL IN TOWN—Ireland Baldwin, daughter of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, joined Steven Tyler at NBC and Time Warner’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Sports Illustrated magazine.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

January 29, 2014 5:00 PM Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

This is to give notice that on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, the City will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:00 PM to consider: A request for a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the sale of alcohol (beer, wine, and spirits) from the property located at 270 South Robertson Boulevard (Vendome Wine & Spirits).

Pursuant to Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, the City of Beverly Hills is required to make a determination as to whether allowing the sale of alcohol from the subject location would serve the public convenience or necessity.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for minor alterations to an existing commercial building, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the City.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org.

Copies of the application and associated materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely, Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner

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Beverly Hills Welcomes Centennial Tree Jan. 26

TIE A YELLOW RIBBON AROUND CENTENNIAL TREE— Pictured above, left: Ray Flade and Kathi Rothner welcome the new addition with a yellow ribbon; above right the Centennial Tree & Rose Committee. (back row, from left): Dr. Tommy Cairns, Dr. Sandy Aronberg, Donna Flade, Don Rosen, Marcia Moussa, April Jergens, Nancy McCready, Thomas Pease, Barbara Linder, Ilona Sherman and Ray Flade; front row (from left): Majgan Yaghoubzadehand Kathi Rothner.

By Victoria Talbot Since its formation in October 2013, the Beverly Hills Centennial Tree and Rose Committee have been working

hard to complete their tasks.

The Centennial Tree will have its debut Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at Beverly Gardens Park on Santa Monica and Crescent Drive,

and all are welcome.

The rose is expected to be unveiled in March.

Before selecting a tree, the (see ‘TREE’ page 18)

Orthodox Union Youth Program To Honor Anne Samson On Jan. 26

Anne Samson

The legacy of the late Anne Samson of Beverly Hills will be celebrated at The Ben Zakkai Honor Society’s NCSY National Scholarship Dinner, Sunday, Jan. 26 in New York.

Samson died of injuries she suffered in a traffic accident in L.A. in August.

NCSY is the Orthodox Union’s international youth movement and

the Ben Zakkai Honor Society (BZHS) is NCSY’s Alumni Hall of Fame.

Proceeds from the scholarship dinner will enable teens to take part in NCSY summer travel and study programs and the National Yarchei Kallah experience of five days of intense Torah study for public school (see ‘SAMSON’ page 20)

GOOD DAY—Nespresso hosted a Rotary Fellowship event will all proceeds going to the End Polio Now campaign of Rotary International.

Pictured are (from left): Rotary District Governor-Elect Elsa Gillham, Rotary Club of Beverly Hills President-Elect Sean O'Donnell and current President Susan Berk.

Photo by Gidas Peteris

CENTENNIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Centenarian Celebration - Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m.

Ceremony for 100-plus-year-old citizens at City Hall Council Chambers Centennial Tree Planting - Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.

Beverly Gardens Park at Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Drive Centennial Concert and Sing-Along - Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m.

Saban Theatre. Call 310-655-0111; tickets are still available.

Lily Pond Dedication - Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1:45 p.m.

Beverly Gardens Park at Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Drive Block Party & Independence Day Celebration - Sunday, April 27, 4-8 p.m.

Rodeo Drive. Includes rides, entertainment, food , fireworks, historic displays and a birthday cake big enough to feed 15,000!

Baseball Greats, Sherry Lansing To Be Honored At PBSF Benefit

By John L. Seitz Baseball stars will take center stage at the 11th annual “In the Spirit of the Game” Sports and Entertainment Spectacular benefiting the nonprofit Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation on Saturday at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

Some 1,500 are expected at the gala which assists baseball scouts in need due to job

loss, illness or financial hardships, according to Dennis Gilbert, who heads and created the foundation.

MLB Network’s Chris Rose, Kevin Millar and Joe Magrane will emcee the evening with a special presentation by Jason Alexander.

Being saluted are baseball stars along with Hollywood’s (see ‘LANSING’ page 20)

LOCAL CHAMPS—Beverly Hills High School’s DECA team won over 40 awards this past weekend at the regional competition in Anaheim. Pictured (back row, from left): advisors Charlie Stansbury and Jarvis Turner; back standing row (from left): Valeriya Velyka, Jackie Hauser, Eleanor Bogart-Stuart, Lana Schwartz, Marty Schnapp, Kevin Delijani,Daniel Choi, Debbie Ely, Tess Reinhardt, Madeleine Tirrela, Yvonne Akuahmoah, Nicole Veneracion, Nick Kretschmann, Sam Schnapp, Guy Ginsberg, Olivia Koshy; third row (from left) Kyle Mehrian, Nairobi Hilaire-Seabrooks, Shyra Costas, Tiffany Kim, Noah Lee, Yaniv Sadka, Yoav Gelfer, Shayna Sharim, Evan Rennie, Devan Martin; kneeling (from left) Charly Azoulay, Joanie Mozer, Brennen Hakimianpour, Luca Amato, James Lee, Sam Schwartz, Aaron Barzi, and Austin Mack; seated (from left): Aaron Nehmadi and Justin Azarian.

Photo by Charly Azoulay SWEET SOPHIE—Sophie is a 6year old, purebred Yorkshire Terrier weighing 10-pounds. She was surrendered to Yorkie Rescue of America along with her son and two other Yorkies because the owner was “too busy” to care for them. Sophie is spayed, micro chipped, up to date on her vaccines and dental. Those interested in Sophie can be fill out an application online at www.yorkierescueofamerica.org or send inquiries to Tiffini@yorkierescueofamerica.org

WELCOME—Mayor John Mirisch and Councilman Julian Gold with Walter's owner Fred Djie at the first soft opening of the new location, 153 S. Beverly Dr. Walter's has been an institution in Beverly Hills since 1949. Fred's father bought the restaurant from Walter in 1981 and now Fred runs the business and has been determined to stay in Beverly Hills. Most of his business comes from take out service but with his new location on South Beverly, he expects to get a lot of foot traffic as well. Besides indoor seating, there is also an outdoor patio. The official grand opening is set for Monday (Jan. 20).

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MAGICAL EVENING–Las Madrinas honored 35 Southern California families and their daughters for service to local community and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The Las Madrinas Ball at The Beverly Hilton included these debutantes. Top row (from left): Lauren Elizabeth Beaver, Katherine Emilee Ewell, Lauren Ann Newby, Clare Marie Hawley, Alexandra Booth Murray, Catherine Stender Davidson, Anne Fraser Hartmann Hill, Clare Cardenas Hookstratten, Mary Elizabeth Rielly and Victoria Kendall Shepherd. Third row (from left): Meghan Elizabeth Chambers McMonigle and Mireya Cristina Hernandez. Second row (from left): Kerry Susan Cook, Caroline Virginia-May Simmons, Madeline Louise Watkins, Anne Elizabeth McRoskey, Annsley Elizabeth Matthiessen, Kara Domini Duncan, Katherine Ann Wardlaw, Skye Annabel Montgomery, Amanda Marie Matthiessen, Claire Pauline Davis, Margaret Adair, Lindsay Marie Snaer and Mary Shea Morrissey. Front row (from left): Casey Marie Burgess, Molly Elizabeth Serhan, Caitlan Boyd Benell, Alice Wendell Kuhns, Eleanor Webb Hancock, Remy Jean Bessolo, Erin Colleen Hinds, Amanda Lee Harrison, Katherine Mary Alders and Josephine Ann Jarecki.

Photo by Balfour Photography

Cultural Heritage Commission To Suggest Incentives For Preservation to City Council

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Legality of Abortion Clinic

By Victoria Talbot Owning an historic property has its perks, and the Cultural Heritage Commission is hoping to up the ante by creating more incentives to make land marking a more rewarding

By Victoria Talbot The United States Supreme Court expressed its doubts Wednesday on the legality of a Massachusetts law that creates buffer zones around abortion clinics to allow patients access

proposition.

For those property owners whose homes have a local landmark designation, there are instant perks. The designation anticipates that the building’s façade will retain its in-

tegrity from the street view. But homeowners are still free to remodel the interiors and the rest of the home.

With the landmark designation, they will also have the (see ‘LANDMARK’ page 20)

unimpeded by protesters.In 2000, the Supreme Court upheld a Colorado law, Hill v.

Colorado. Five of the current sitting justices decided that case. (see ‘ABORTION’ page 20)

LILY POND DEDICATION—The ceremony is set for Feb. 4 at 1:45 p.m. Councilmembers will formally dedicate the pond in front of the Beverly Hills sign. Timed to coincide with the Centennial, the historic Lily Pond has been recreated as the first phase in the Beverly Gardens Park restoration project. (Left): The construction complete, the Beverly Hills sign forms the backdrop for the lily pond. (Right): On a recent unseasonably warm day, The Courier peeked behind the green screen to find a placid pond, reflecting trees and buildings, waiting for the lilies to grow.

DANCE DANCE— The Beverly Hills High School Dance Company kicked off this year’s performance Wednesday.

Pictured are the performers on the eve of their first performance. Back row (from left): Scout Sklarew, Chantelle Ahl, Shireen Lai, Olivia Ayl, Lucy Gallop, Isaac Spector, and Sydney Navid; Middle row (from left): Jade Nakash, Justin Friedman, Sara Katz, Mia Bronson, and Marielle Woroboff; Bottom row (from left): Charlotte Froyland, Ariella Maman, and Paloma Bloch.

LUMEM LAPSES—The John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John’s Health Center held its annual Benefactors Dinner at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive. JWCI honored its generous annual and major donors who have supported innovative cancer research at the highest levels of giving. Pictured above (from left): Ilene Eisnberg, Anton Bilchik and Lois Rosen.

Rental Clip-On Hair Extensions Launched By Beverly Hills’ Salon Just in time for the Oscars, SAG Awards, Valentine’s Day , weddings and other special events, Nelson j Salon, 350 N. Bedford Dr., has launched a service to rent 30 clip-on extensions of 100 percent human hair.

According to salon founder/stylist Nelson Chang, buying clip-on hair extensions

usually averages around $250.

This new option allows clients to rent their preferred extension for $75.

“Extensions are a great way to make a statement, without requiring permanent changes, but they are still costly,” he says. “Spending around $250 to wear them for one (see ‘SALON’ page 20)

GEORGE CHRISTY million according to Forbes Magazine.

designed it?”

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ou’re an honest man … I can tell.”

“Am I?” “I know faces.

Will you

tell me the truth?”

S

ofia Vergara leaned against the back of her chair, facing us at the next table.

Arriving with her fiancé Nick Loeb and son Manolo, she sat in an unassigned area that was without placement during HBO’s 14th annual Golden Globes after-party at The

Beverly Hilton, where 1,500 guests reveled.

And where winners like Jacqueline Bisset displayed their heavy marblebased awards that are desperate for a redesign.

“I

want to know, and this is important … this dress too young for me?”

“Are you crazy?”

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to worry, then...

OK? Zac Posen. Please thank him.”

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hotographers soon surrounded her table, one shouting, “Hold up your Golden Globe.”

“W

hy does she need one?”, retorted a friend of Modern Family’s seriously sexy superstar from Barranquilla, Colombia, where she studied dentistry at University. “She has two of her own.”

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oted among men’s “most desirable” women, Sofia in 2012 became the highest earning woman on television, raking in $12

“I

’m a natural blonde,” she’s told interviewers.

“Directors didn’t know what to do with me. Voluptuous. And with an accent. They thought every Latin actress should look like Salma Hayek. If you see me without my mascara, my eyelashes are completely blonde.

“M

y father discouraged me, believed that if I did anything artistic, I’d look like a hooker. And I told him that ‘with these huge boobs I inherited from your mother, I already look like a hooker.’”

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h, would that God gave us more fun stars like Sofia.

Wonderfully talented, jovially and unashamedly speaking her mind. And gorgeous! Sad as it is, many stars today have nothing to say, are invariably bland, coaching anything of consequence becomes nigh onto impossible. Terrified that their publicists will scold them if they mention something personal. Yes, publicists frequently turn out to be the bane of a journalist’s life with their hysterical and often-rude control of scared clients, who are shelling out big bucks. Stars of the past “gave” without fear.

We’ve been there.

Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

Celebrity Photo Agency

12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen (center) with cast members Lupita Nyong’o (in Ralph Luaren), Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah Paulson and Michael Fassbinder

Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhuillier

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture

Julia Roberts in Dolce and Gabbana

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Julie Bowen in Carolina Herrera

Helen Mirren in Jenny Packham

Emilia Clarke in Proenza Schuler

Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic

Best Dressed Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive

Christopher Pine

Amy Adams in Valentino

Amber Heard in Versace

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association launched their first major awards evening 71 years ago. Since then the Golden Globes telecast has developed into the Gown Show with women, men and youngsters checking out the beauties on the Red Carpet. HBO’s after-party at the Beverly Hilton is the Hot Ticket, where Sofia Vergara (in Zac Posen), son Manolo and Alejandro Asensi partied long into the night.

Jaqueline Bisset in Rachel Elbaz

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Bruce Dern with daughter Laura Dern (in Roberto Cavalli)

Heidi Klum in Marchesa

Kate Mara in J. Mendel

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Christoph Waltz with Leonardo DiCaprio

Emma Watson in Dior

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga

Emma Thompson (in Lanvin) with Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves

Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta

Lena Dunham in Zac Posen

Melissa Rauch

Kevin Bacon and Kira Sedgwick with daughter Sosie Bacon

Naomi Watts in Tom Ford

Paula Patton in Stephanie Rolland

Rob Lowe with wife Sheryl

Uma Thurman in Versace

Tina Fey (in Carolina Herrera) and Amy Poehler (in Stella McCartney)

Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Zoe Saldana (in Prabaal Renta Gurung) with Orlando Bloom

That sensual curve of the bare back is back in style

Audrey Plaza in Oscar de la Renta

Francesca Eastwood

Mila Kunis in Gucci

Olivia Wilde in Gucci

Robin Wright in Reem Acra

Taylor Swift in Carolina Herrera

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

Beauty Briefs The stunning weather in Beverly Hills this week is reminiscent of summer days spent in Malibu lazing on the beach and enjoying the waves. If that was your routine you may need to turn to MALIBU C’s products to beat any signs of premature aging. Their ORIGINAL VITAMIN C SERUM contains a nature identical form of vitamin C and a potent dose of vital antioxidant to improve skin tone and defend your skin.

PERFECTION CRÈME is formulated with twelve premium moisturizers including shea butter, jojoba oil, and grape seed oil and should be coupled with the serum. The cost for the serum is $36 on the malibuc.com and the cost for the crème is $45 MAGGIE’s has a nifty gadget that is a must have for your shawl, sarong, or scarf---it is a super powerful fashion magnet designed to securely fasten your fabrics together without pins or knots. It is a spherical ball that fits on the inside of a ring on the outsize of the fabric.

There seem to be no local outlets so you must order on line from my maggie’s.com and the price is $25 for a twin pak.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

Shadow Recruit—Entertaining You can pine away for Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck, all of whom have played Tom Clancy’s roguish and macho CIA operator…but, I’m here to tell you, pine no more as the vacated spot has been filled by the very capable, Chris Pine.

Pine actually grows into the role as Shadow Recruit progresses and before the end titles roll, he assumes Ryan’s persona very well. Assisting him is his fiancé, Keira Knightley, a serendipitous and delicate touch to the franchise.

Kenneth Branagh does a very credible job directing the non-stop action and excels (of course) as a ruthless Russian billionaire who sets his sights on destroying America’s economy.

The fact that America can do the job by itself is a no brainer, but the drama and intensity of Ryan, ably assisted by his su

Jerry Cutler on Film perior (a terrific Kevin Costner), would not have played out as well as it did as having Russia as the villain du jour.

Shadow Recruit like most of the movies of this genre, has the usual non-sensible coincidences and haphazard silliness to further the action. But, towards the end, there is an unconscionable chance happening that spoiled the fun I was having until that moment. Nevertheless, it kept my interest for a major part of the film especially since there wasn’t any gratuitous sex nor F- bombs. It was just a straight forward entertaining movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

2-1/2 Bagels with a shmear out of 4.

Oscar-Winning Producer Joins D’Souza’s Next Film, Author, Commentator To Debate Ayers Political commentator, author and producer Dinesh D’Souza has announced that Oscar-winning producer Gray Frederickson will be working on his upcoming film, America.

His previous film was 2016: Obama’s America.

Frederickson’s credits include Apocalypse Now, One

From The Heart, The Outsiders,

and The Grand Energy Transition, a documentary about hydraulic fracking.

Frederickson, who won his Oscar for producing The Godfather Part II, will co-produce with the previously announced, Gerald Molen, who also won an Oscar as co-producer of Schindler’s List. (see ‘DEBATE’ page 12)

The Beverly Hills Centennial Concert on Jan. 28 will take place at the Saban Theatre thanks to the generosity of these 100 people:

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The 2014 UNICEF Ball

Kathy and Rick Hilton

Sasha Alexander

David Foster and Paul Anka

Suzanne Sommers

Ghada Irani , the evening’s honoree, and Caryl Stern

Dena Kaye

Suzie Elkins and Jerry Weintraub

Bob and Tamar Manoukian

Danny DeVito and Don Cheadle

Michael Sheen and Toni Trucks

Candy Spelling

Sly and Jennifer Stallone

James Marsden

Michael Douglas and Matt Damon were honored at the 2014 UNICEF Ball

Eli Broad and Sherry Lansing

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E

Senior Services LA Eases Transitions For Baby Boomers And Their Parents

By Victoria Talbot A growing number of baby-boomers find themselves caring for aging parents with emerging end-of-life issues.

The health and well being of our parents is primary, of course, but what will happen to their home and estate? The reality is that when the time comes to make those decisions, time is of the essence, and often, our decisions are based more on expediency than effective marketing and pricing strategies.

Sometimes our parents have occupied a home for decades, accruing a lifetime of

Brian Ades

artifacts. As health declines maintenance is often deferred.

Over time mementos achieve a precious significance rooted in

personal history and reflective of the age and experience of the owner. In Beverly Hills especially, many seniors have lived in their homes for decades.

But the accumulation of a lifetime can quickly become an unwelcomed added burden in the event of illness or death.

In comes Brian Ades of Sotheby’s International Reality, who specializes in senior services. An overview of his services includes strategies to keep your senior in their home as long as possible, and then, when the time comes, effective strategies for maximizing the

The BH Courier Announces The International RE Website

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Courier invites realtors, homebuyers and sellers to experience its new International Real Estate Website, www.BeverlyHills CaliforniaRealEstate.US Servicing the luxury real estate communities, the site features listings in Beverly Hills and other key areas: Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, San Marino,

Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Monarch Bay and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. By concentrating on these exclusive locations the site becomes the go-to network for luxury international real estate.

For luxury buyers in foreign countries, the site also offers important information about living in Southern California, about schools, police -(see ‘INTERNATIONAL,’ page 20)

N E W B R A N C H M A N AG E R WELCOMED - Coldwell Banker Realtors Teeana Anderson, Andi Ferretti, Janine Gershon and Robyn Minor toast to the new South Office Branch Manager, Loren Judd from the rooftop of the new Sixty Hotel

value of the property and personal effects.

Often, those of seemingly modest means have acquired

personal affects that have increased in value over time.

That mid-century furniture that -(see ‘SENIORS,’ page 20)

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Lucille Fletcher’s Murder Mystery Night Watch Next For Theatre 40

MAGIC TIME—Members of The Beverly Hills Women’s Club, enjoyed “A Magic Soiree” at the home of member Marcella Ruble for an evening of refreshments and entertainment by magician Michael Carbonaro, recently featured on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. At the event were (from left): co-host Trish Grey, Carbonaro, Ruble and club President Mumsey Nemiroff.

Photo by Tricia Nelson

Conlon To Lecture On Britten’s Debt To English Literature In three free public lectures at UCLA, conductor James Conlon, music director of the LA Opera, will discuss the debt British composer Benjamin Britten owes to English literature. Britten (1913-1976) is believed to have written more operas based on English literature than any other composer.

He also set a variety of English poetry to music, including works by his close friend W.H. Auden and John Donne.

The talks are sponsored by

LA Opera, UCLA’s departments of musicology and comparative literature, the R.U. Nelson Fund, the Friends of English, the Center for European and Eurasian Studies, and the Program in Experimental Critical Theory.

The lectures will be at 7 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 6 and 13 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Room 314 and at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20 at the school’s Young Research Library, Room 11364.

Parking on campus costs

$12.

Conlon's lectures are part the Britten 100/LA city-wide celebration of the centennial of Britten’s birth. The talks immediately precede LA Opera’s Feb. 22 performance of the composer's Billy Budd, based on Herman Melville’s final novel.

The performance concludes the company’s three-year celebration of the English composer's legacy.

Conlon was as a UCLA Regents’ lecturer.

Theatre 40, Beverly Hills’ resident theatre company, has announced it’s next production will be Lucille Fletcher’s murder mystery, Night Watch, performed at its Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr. on the BHHS campus.

The play, by the same author of Sorry, Wrong Number, concerns Elaine Wheeler—beautiful, rich and sleepless. She has a husband she loves, and a home festooned with the paintings of modern masters in the Kips Bay section of Manhattan. So what is contributing to her unease?

She observes one corpse, and then another in the building opposite her home. When two police detectives are called in to investigate, they can find not a shred of evidence, and the bodies are missing. But

DEBATE (Continued from page 9)

The film will be released across the country on July 4.

• D’Souza has also announced that he will debate Bill Ayers, known for his ‘60’s radical activism, on the topic “What’s So Great About America,” (the title of D’Souza’s 2002 book) at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30.

While the event will be at Dartmouth College, it will be

Elaine insists that she saw what she saw.

The production will run Jan. 30-Feb. 24, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

The Jan. 31 performance is by invitation.

Bruce Gray, a stage, film and TV actor who has helmed a dozen Theatre 40 productions, directs.

His cast includes Christine Joelle, Jennifer Laks, Jonathan Medina, Judy Naizmetz, Lary Ohlson, Leda Siskind, David Hunt Stafford and Martin Thompson.

Tickets are $24 on weekdays and $26 on weekends.

For reservations, call 310 364-0535. For online ticketing, visit www.theatre40.org There is free parking beneath the theater. streamed free at DineshDSouza.com.

Billed as “The Ultimate Fight Between Left And Right,” the event is the first time D’Souza has shared the stage with Ayers, co-founder of the Weather Underground, a self-described community revolutionary group that conducted a campaign of bombing public buildings during the 1960s and ‘70s in response to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

HOW DO YOU FEEL? $50 MIllion Gift Funds Building For Interdisciplinary Bio Research At USC Gary K. Michelson, retired orthopaedic spinal surgeon whose work generated more than 955 issued or pending patents worldwide, has donated $50 million to the University of Southern California to fund the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.

The center will be the cornerstone of a new collaboration between the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering that aims to transform how research is conducted at the intersection of engineering and the life and biomedical sciences.

“Dr. Michelson’s generous gift is truly visionary, as it will bridge USC’s strengths in a broad range of disciplines, including the sciences, engineering, medicine, mathematics and computer science,” said USC President C. L. Max Nikias. “The new USC Michelson Center will be a vibrant hub for innovation and will help create a major biomedical research corridor in Southern California.”

Michelson is a board certified orthopaedic spinal surgeon and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As an inventor, he hold s

Dr. Gary K. Michelson

more than 950 issued patents and pending applications throughout the world.

In 2008 he was recognized by the Paralyzed Veterans of America as the year’s Distinguished Scientist for his contributions in the area of the treatment of traumatic spinal disorders. In 2011 he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. In March he will be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors.

Michelson has founded, funded and directs three private foundations with endowments (see ‘GIFT,’ page 14)

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

Children’s Ear Infections Cost Health System Nearly $3 Billion A Year, Study Says Acute otitis media (AOM), or ear infection, is the most common ailment among kids of preschool age and younger in the U.S., primarily because these children have immature middle-ear drainage systems, higher exposure to respiratory illnesses and undeveloped immune systems.

And because it’s also the most common reason for antibiotic use among all children, the costs associated with ear infections are under more scrutiny than ever by healthcare and government administrators.

While estimates of the economic impact of AOM have been formulated in the past, a new study by UCLA and Harvard University researchers is the first to use a national population database that gives a direct, head-to-head comparison of expenditures for pediatric patients diagnosed with ear infections and similar patients without ear infections.

The findings show that AOM is associated with significant increases in direct costs incurred by consumers and the health care system. With its high prevalence across the U.S., pediatric AOM accounts for

New members of the Society for Pediatric Research include: Drs. Robinder Khemani, Vincent Wang, Toni Frederick, Douglas Vanderbilt, and Jamie Wood.

Yong-Mi Kim is not in the picture.

Six CHLA, USC Researchers Elected To Society For Pediatric Research Six researchers from The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the USC’s Keck School of Medicine—Robinder Khemani, M.D., Vincent Wang, M.D., MHA, Toni Frederick, Ph,D, MSPH, Douglas Vanderbilt, M.D., Jamie Wood, M.D. and Yong-Mi Kim, M.D., MPH, Ph.D—were recently selected to join the Society for Pediatric Research.

Society membership is based solely on peer nomination and election, and marks the member’s standing as an internationally recognized pediatric researcher.

“This is an elite honor and recognition for the accomplishments of each of our investigators,” says Dr. Brent Polk,

director of The Saban Research Institute and chairman of Pediatrics at the Keck School.

“Their dedication, expertise and scientific advancements are recognized by membership in this society, and reflect positively on our institution as a whole.

The achievements of our clinical, translational and laboratory investigators are ultimately what allow us to deliver the best possible treatments and care to our patients, today and in the future.”

The newest members will be honored at the Society for Pediatric Research annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C. on May 3.

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Dr. Nina Shapiro

approximately $2.88 billion in added health-care expenses annually and is a significant health-care utilization concern.

The research is in the current edition of the journal The Laryngoscope.

“Although the annual incidence of ear infection may be declining in the U.S., the number of kids affected remains high, and the public health implications are substantial,” said study co-author Dr. Nina

Shapiro, director of pediatric otolaryngology at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA and a professor of head and neck surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. For the study, the researchers examined records of pediatric patients under the age of 18 culled from the 2009 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, a national survey conducted by the Agency for Health Research and Quality which serves a benchmark data-set specifically designed for the assessment of health care costs.

Of the 81.5 million children the researchers sampled, 8.7 million had received care for ear infections. The rates of visits to the doctor's office, refills of prescription medications and health care costs associated with doctor visits were then compared between those with diagnosed ear infections and those without. The rates were adjusted for age, sex, region, race, ethnicity, insurance status and co-morbidities.

The researchers found that children with ear infections had an average of two additional outpatient visits, 0.2 emergency (see ‘INFECTIONS,’ page 14)

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Research Roundup

For Prostate Cancer Patients On Low-Fat Fish Oil Diet, Its A Case Of You Are What You Eat Men with prostate cancer who ate a low-fat diet and took fish oil supplements had lower levels of pro-inflammatory substances in their blood and a lower cell cycle progression score, a measure used to predict cancer recurrence, than men who ate a typical Western diet, UCLA researchers found.

The findings are important

because lowering the cell cycle progression (CCP) score may help prevent prostate cancers from becoming more aggressive, said study lead author William Aronson, a clinical professor of urology at UCLA and chief of urologic oncology at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

“We found that CCP scores

were significantly lower in the prostate cancer in men who consumed the low-fat fish oil diet as compare to men who followed a higher fat Western diet,” Aronson said.

“We also found that men on the low-fat fish oil diet had reduced blood levels of proinflammatory substances that have been associated with cancer.”

This study appeared in online edition of Cancer Prevention Research, a peerreviewed journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

The study is a follow-up to a study by Aronson and his team last year that found a low-fat diet with fish oil supplements eaten for four to six weeks before prostate removal slowed the growth of cancer cells in human prostate cancer tissue compared to a traditional, highfat Western diet.

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INFECTIONS (Continued from page 13)

visits and 1.6 prescriptions filled, compared with those without ear infections.

Ear infections were associated with an incremental increase of $314 per child annu-

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in excess of $100 million directed to medical research, animal welfare and education.

“The gift is all about the promise of this convergent scientific method,” Michelson said.

“With the University of Southern California as the place to stand and the ‘method’ as the ‘lever long enough,’ I expect that we will indeed move the world.”

The USC Michelson Center will leverage the university’s network of scientists and engineers to tackle challenges in health and related fields. One key goal is to turn the biological sciences into a quantitative and predictive science, fast-tracking the detection and cure of diseases.

The 190,000-square-foot USC Michelson Center will stand in the southwest quadrant of the University Park Campus, home to most of the science and engineering buildings, and will house 20 to 30 principal investigators with laboratories employing hundreds of researchers and students.

Complete with flexible labs, a Center for Electron Mially for outpatient health care and an average of $17 in additional costs for medications. This resulted in an overall $2.88 billion annual cost for ear infections.

“Although certain immunizations that target infectioncausing bacteria may play a role

Page 14 |January 17, 2014 croscopy and Analysis, a nanofabrication facility and a suite of microscopy imaging technology that can take precise measurements inside of cells, the facility is expected to help draw even more talented researchers.

The building will serve as a new home to many of USC’s key faculty, including: • USC Dornsife Dean Steve A. Kay whose investigations have contributed to the understanding of the genetic basis for circadian rhythms, That serve as the body’s clock.

• Scott Fraser, Provost Professor of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering and the director of science initiatives, whose work includes the development of microscopes capable of imaging the beating heart of an embryonic organism as it grows.

Fraser arrived at USC Dornsife from the Caltech where he founded the Biological Imaging Center in the Beckman Institute and co-founded the Caltech Brain Imaging Center, which he directed until 2009. in slightly reducing the overall rate of ear infections, millions of young kids will still have them,” Shapiro said. “The take-home message is that the common ear infection is an extremely costly entity with significant financial burdens on the health care system.”

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On Being Honest About Pornography, Finding Love In ’14 Q. Dear Dr. Fran: How does being honest about pornography consumption with a partner lead to greater relationship satisfaction?

Jack S. A. Dear Jack: Okay now, you’ve got to come clean with me….or at least with yourself. Is one of you a little kinky while the other isn’t?

I’ve heard everything in my private practice from obsessions with feet, toes, armpits, belly buttons, on and on. More specific info would be helpful.

Being honest about pornography use with a partner indicates the person is comfortable with their own sexuality and the things that sexually titillate, stimulate, arouse and turn-on their excitation.

Secrecy about pornography consumption can be felt as a betrayal and raise mistrust, suspicions, and put a wedge of distance between the partners. Therefore, honesty is required, and open dialogue is the glue that holds people together which leads to greater relationship satisfaction.

In a case where a partner would need to come forward about their pornography consumption a few questions come to mind.

Why it is that it was kept discreet in the first place? Is it because their partner is inhibited and might judge them for this type of behavior? Does the person feel shame about their pornography usage?

These are important questions to ponder. Depending on the answers the individual comes up with it may or may not be so easy to talk to their partner about this.

Sometimes, it helps to retain

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions the services of an experienced therapist or counselor to help the couple open dialogue about their sexual likes and dislikes.

Often, it takes a skilled professional to do a thorough dating and sexual history with each partner to help each one assess themselves.

When both partners are equally open sexually and emotionally it can be exciting wonderful foreplay to watch pornography together.

Often, watching can stimulate ideas, themes, and scenarios that can illicit spontaneity and adventure for the couple.

Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I haven’t been in a relationship in a long time. I am ready. I need help. How can I begin to find a good guy? Sandy A. A. Dear Sandy: If you’re ready to search and find love this year, here are some thoughts to keep in mind.

1.) Take an look within. Ask yourself if you truly want to be in a “day in, day out” relationship with someone. Some people think they want to be involved but when it comes down to wrestling with conflict day in and day out they run like the wind.

2.) Adopt a new attitude change. You will need to create an openness to the folks you want to attract. This includes becoming a good observer. Keenly be aware of

others around you and look for potential love objects in the supermarket, bank, car wash, park, library, and so forth.

3.) Hone in on your eye-contact. The best way to attract someone is to look at them directly with a smile and show interest.

4.) Create an air of mystery.

People love a sense of pursuit...as if there’s more behind you to get to know and discover.

5.) Don’t come on forcefully like ball busters. You will be viewed as desperate. Show interest with clarity, but be gentle.

6.) Don’t oversell yourself by bragging and reciting your resume.

Rather, ask the other person questions about them. People love to talk about themselves. It’s a great way to get to know someone.

7.) Consider joining an online dating site. If you find that you have trouble meeting people out in the world around you, you may have better luck on the web.

8.) Tell friends and acquaintances you’re “looking.” See if they know someone great for you.

9.) Don’ expect “perfection.”

It doesn’t exist. Expect to find someone with good character, ethics, and morals whose flaws match well with yours.

10.) Be prepared to date, date, date. Finding love is like shopping for clothes. Sometimes, you have to try on lots of outfits until you find the right fit.

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

DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail .com.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK California Artists Radio Theatre will present Marvin Kaplan’s musical, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife, at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Beverly Garland Theatre in Thee Garland Hotel, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood.

With lyrics and book by Kaplan and music composed and played live by Bonnie Jonofsky, the production features Leslie Easterbrook performing all eight wives, Brian Avery as Bluebeard, Linda Henning, and CART members: Richard Herd, Tom Williams, Kaplan, Bob Legionaire, Paul Keith and Diane Mercer.

John Harlan is announcer.

Tickets, at $20 and $10 for students, are available through PayPal or by calling 213-683-342 (The show is not suitable for children.) ***** L.A. Theatre Works and The James Bridges Theater will present live broadcasts of the Donmar Warehouse production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, at 4 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 and 4 p.m., Feb. 9 at the James Bridges Theater, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, 235 Charles E. Young Dr. A National Theatre Live broadcast in HD, the production of the bard’s tragedy of political manipulation and revenge features Tom Hiddleston in the title role.

Tickets, at $25 and $20 and $10 for students are available by calling 310827-0889 or visiting www.latw.org. *****

Jamaica Farewell, the award-wining play written and performed by Debra Ehrhardt and directed by Joel Zwick, will be presented by The Jamaica Cultural Alliance Los Angeles, Feb. 8 through March 2, at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St. Based on her true-life story, the play chronicles Ehrhartdt’s escape from revolution-torn Jamaica in the 1970s to fulfill her lifelong dream of going to America.

Tickets are $35 and available at www.brown papertickets.com.

Performances are Saturdays and Sundays. For exact times, call 800-8383006. ***** The Pet Care Foundation, working with L.A. Animal Services will host “My Furry Valentine,” a chance to adopt a new pet, at all L.A. city animal shelters, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16.

Exact locations and photos of the hundreds of cats and dogs available may be found at www.laanimalservices.com.

The shelters will also be offering reduced adoption fees.

“It is our goal to find a home for every pet in the shelters,” said Bill Crowe, director of the nonprofit foundation.

For information, email bcrowe@kenquest.com, visit, www.pets90210.org or call 310-887-7070.

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on Sunday, Mar. 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland are: 12 Years A Slave, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Her, Nebraska, Philomena, and The Wolf Of Wall Street.

The nominees for best actress are: Amy Adams (American Hustle); Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine); Judi Dench (Philomena); Sandra Bullock (Gravity); and Meryl Streep (August: Osage

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“This isn’t just any ordinary concert,” Mayor John Mirisch said. “Not only does it take place on the actual Centennial, as a sing-along, it’s a highly participatory event. Joining our voices together to make music really embodies the sense of community that makes Beverly Hills so special and is a wonderful way to celebrate our amazing City’s 100th birthday.”

The kick-off concert will feature musical works and entertainers connected to the city’s storied past and present. Headlining the event will be the acclaimed Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic, conducted by Maestro Gary S. Greene, along with his Big Band of Barristers. The music of Beverly Hills residents such as George and Ira Gershwin will be performed with guest artists as well as audience singalong participation.

A sneak peek into the all-star lineup reveals the already confirmed appearances of the legendary Pat Boone, named #10 all-time top recording artist

by Billboard, Peabody Award winner and acclaimed television and radio host and journalist Larry King (Larry King Live), Beverly Hills High School alumna and America’s favorite sweetheart Betty White (The Golden Girls, Hot In Cleveland), fitness guru Richard Simmons who started his career in Beverly Hills, two of America’s favorite TV moms, Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch, Dancing With The Stars) and June Lockhart (Lassie, Lost In Space), legendary television game

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The nominees for best actor are: Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave), Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf Of Wall Street), and Christian Bale (American Hustle.)

The nominees for best director are: Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave), David O. Russell (American Hustle), Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity), Alexander Payne (Nebraska), and Martin Scorsese (The Wolf Of Wall Street.)

show host and international philanthropist Monty Hall (Let’s Make A Deal), internationally known radio and television personality, artist and producer Shadoe Stevens (American Top 40, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson), Composer Charles Fox, known for the Grammy-winning hit song Killing Me Softly With His Song and a host of television theme songs (Love Boat, Happy Days) and Beverly Hills’ own 14-year old soprano and opera singer Golda Berkman, presented “Most Accomplished Young Opera Singer” by acclaimed baritone Vladimir Chernov.

All the music being performed was written by composers who have all lived in Beverly Hills.

As a real treat, Composer Richard Sherman of the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) who takes the spotlight in the current box office hit, Saving Mr. Banks, will be on hand to conduct a medley of his songs. Named one of the best films of 2013 by Access Hollywood, Saving Mr. Banks chronicles the real life saga behind the making of Mary Poppins, one of history’s most beloved films, which has garnered thirteen Academy Award nominations.

The community is invited to warm up their vocal chords and join the celebration in song, such as when Betty White leads the audience in the BHHS fight song. Admission is complimentary. Tickets can be obtained online by emailing bh100concert@gmail.com for a Ticketmaster link. For more information about all Beverly Hills Centennial events, visit www.beverlyhills.org.

FIRE BRIGADE –The Beverly Hills Fire Department vacuums water from a rogue sprinkler off the red carpet at the Golden Globes just before the glitterati arrive at The Beverly Hilton.

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Amy Adams said is more terrifying than being nominated) dazzled as brilliantly as the stars. But the glitz could have all come undone before the 71st ceremony even got underway were it not for an emergency brigade of Beverly Hills Fire Fighters.

“We could not have opened the red carpet on time without them and their quick actions truly saved the day,” Beverly Hilton General Manager Sandy Murphy told The Courier.

Shortly after noon last Sunday,

with media already packed around the carpet, awaiting the pre-show, a light placed under a fire sprinkler triggered the sensor and water began to spray on the carpet and media. Within minutes, the Beverly Hills Fire Department arrived and turned the sprinkler off. After a good vacuuming of the red carpet by the BHFD to remove the water and the positioning of driers to further dry the swath that will soon cradle the soles of Hollywood’s glitterati, the sprinkler malfunction is a thing of the past.

As a “Thank you!” to the BHFD, Murphy told The Courier the Beverly Hilton is planning to send a food truck to the Fire Department.

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Follies Say Farewell, Film Fest Announces Audience Favorites “Where were you the past three years?” asked Riff Markowitz, emcee and cofounder of the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, to the SRO audience that filled the historic Plaza Theater in downtown Palm Springs. He was not being entirely facetious.

An icon in the Desert for more than two decades, this year marks the Follies’ closing season, due in part to rising costs and dwindling attendance.

But there is still time to share the music and dance of the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s as presented by a cast between the ages of 55 and 84, wearing $1 million worth of costumes.

The Follies runs through May 18, with limited availability. For tickets and Information call 760-327-0225.

Follies guest star Maureen McGovern

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup

Follies impresario Riff Markowitz

****** We ended last week’s column on the Palm S p r i n g s International Film Festival wondering how chairman Harold Matzner and his movie minions could ever top this year’s festival excitement and celebrity participation.

While we still don’t know what’s in store next year, we can tell you when it will be happening.

The 26th annual festival opens on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, with the screening of its opening

night movie Friday evening, with a party to follow at the Palm Springs Art Museum. The annual Awards Gala will be held the next night at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

The festival will close on Sunday, Jan. 11, with the “Best of the Fest” screenings on Jan. 12.

As Film Festival excitement builds the next 11 months, we would be remiss if we failed to mention those hardworking filmmakers who—while less known than the stars walking the red carpet—presented such quality work at the Film Festival, they were also recognized with prestige prizes, based upon audience choice.

This year’s festival attendees selected based-on-trueevents, Lakshmi (India), as the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature. The film presents the heart-wrenching story of a 13year old girl kidnapped and sold into prostitution, and her courageous stand against her oppressors.

The Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature went to Gore Vidal: The United States Of Amnesia (USA). It’s an exploration of the life, times and work of the late American writer.

The winners of the top two awards were chosen on the

basis of 70,000+ ballots cast by audience members during the festival.

It’s not too late to plan on attending next year’s Film Festival; after all, the people who run it are already hard-atwork to top this year’s event.

For more information about partaking in next January’s excitement, call 760-3222930. ****** Two big-number anniversaries will be celebrated Feb. 8 when the 20th Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala returns to the Palm Springs Convention Center to honor those who have been a big part of Desert AIDS Project over the non-profit’s 30 years of service to the communities of the Coachella Valley.

Long on the short list of “must attend” black-tie events, the Steve Chase Gala is the top fundraiser for Desert AIDS Project, which last year raised more than $1.4 million for client medical care, case management and social services.

Not only is the entertainment Broadway-quality, the pre-dinner silent auction is one of the biggest and well-stocked treasure hunt of any similar auction in the Valley.

More information about the gala is at 760-323-2118.

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BEVERLY HILLS hancement considerations.

Psomas engineers have recommended widening the street to a standard 66 feet.

Currently it ranges between 60 and 63 feet. Widening may ease construction woes and lower expenses by providing traffic flow.

Under consideration are green medians in strategic locations that do not impede safety and emergency vehicles; bus turn-out lanes, which have been rejected by the MTA and bus shelters, benches and other enhanced street furniture options.

“Cost is not our issue,” said Pressman. “This is very preliminary.”

The committee will vote on Jan. 22.

has been tasked with exploring these ideas with the public and Psomas, Engineering.

At the Jan. 8 meeting public comment centered on the addition of a bike lane, said Committee Chair Dr. Barry Pressman, though it was intended to cover all the proposed enhancements. Proponents were present in numbers to argue for the enhancement on North Santa Monica Boulevard.

“We owe it to the world” said resident and bike enthusiast Barbara Lindner. Beverly Hills should take the lead in showing, “surrounding communities and the rest of the world” efforts to, “reduce our carbon footprints,” she said.

Many residents in a previ-

ous meeting expressed strong opposition to a bike lane, especially because the design would take green space from the Beverly Gardens Park.

“That is simply not acceptable,” said Robert Tanenbaum, a former mayor. In addition, he said there were safety issues on Santa Monica. Other east-west routes might be safer. And he pointed out, it is expensive.

The suggested enhancements will be evaluated upon completion of the exploration of the project’s primary scope and intent. At that time, engineers will be able to more accurately assess the nature of repairs needed and the expense involved. Those parameters will inform the project further and provide a backdrop for any en-

phylla, and commonly referred to as a Banyan tree for its longevity, beauty and robustness.

A Banyan tree occupies the Northwest corner of the same park, spreading its luxurious limbs across the pond where it has shaded residents for generations. The corner tree is 104 years old and bears a trunk scarred with scores of signatures from those many residents.

Once the committee had selected the species, the task was to find an excellent speci-

men. The particular species is difficult to obtain because it grows so large that it is difficult to store for years at a nursery.

After a lot of searching, Pfalzgraf found a healthy 12-14 year old specimen at a commercial nursery located in Riverside.

The tree was then shipped to a City contract nursery in Santa Ana and temporarily transferred to a larger holding box.

Then, unfortunately, a windstorm blew the tree over and damaged it. A branch was

broken and the tree received a large gash in the trunk.

Committee members went to inspect the tree. “We all agreed that it would not affect the tree’s health or growth potential,” said Committee CoChairs Donna and Ray Flade.

As a welcome gesture for the new tree, Committee members tied a large yellow ribbon around its trunk, “to let her know that she was home,” said Flade. They are looking forward to the tree’s Dedication Ceremony a week from Sunday.

instrumental in changing the face of cancer and cancer re-

search,” says Anton J. Bilchik, MD, PhD, JWCI’s chief of medicine and gastrointestinal research.

“His contributions have been monumental, literally saving countless lives.”

Born Sept. 12, 1934 in West Virginia and raised in a small coal-mining town, Dr. Morton attended Berea College, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco Medical School. At the National Cancer Institute in 1960, he began a lifelong study of melanoma.

He developed the sentinel node biopsy technique used in melanoma, breast and other cancers, saving the U.S. healthcare system $3.8 billion annually in countless unnecessary operations.

Dr. Morton's scientific contributions towards the immunology and surgical oncology yielded more than 1,000 authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and garnered him prestigious awards and honors, including recognition by the Cancer Research Institute of New York, one of the pioneers in tumor immunolog., He is listed in Current Contents as one of the most quoted contemporary scientists, and he received MD Anderson's Jeffrey A. Gottlieb Memorial Award for cancer therapeutic research.

He is a recent past president of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the World Federation of Surgical Oncology Societies. He served on numerous review committees for the National Cancer Institute and

the American Cancer Society and trained more than 135 fellows, of which 80 percent are in leadership roles in academic institutions or major cancer centers.

Dr. Morton found his patients and their plights an ongoing source of inspiration and the reason he remained impassioned in finding a cure for cancer.

Dr. Morton is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lorraine; daughters Danielle Morton, Christin Kazmierczak, Laura Morton Rowe, Diana Morton McAlpine, and son Donald L. Morton Jr. He is also survived by grandchildren: Katherine, Elizabeth, Eric, Lauren, Michael, Donald III, Gregory, and Alex; his brother Patrick Morton; and sister Carolyn Morton Karr.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Donald L. Morton, MD Family Charitable Fund (D1180) at the California Community Foundation, 221 S. Figueroa St. (Suite 400), Los Angeles CA 90012; or the James Ewing Foundation of the Society of Surgical Oncology Donald L. Morton Memorial Fund at the Society of Surgical Oncology, 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. (Suite 870), Rosemont IL 60018.

A private burial mass will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery with a memorial service on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Pacific Palisades.

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With its emphasis on active living, the Vintage community offers enough to keep residents as busy as they choose.

There are programs to meet physical and spiritual needs; and to foster friendship and companionship through shared hobbies and interests—plus entertainment. Weekly musical programs often range from classical, to hits from the ‘50s and jazz bands.

Opera and movie clubs, as well as bridge and poker groups are just some examples of residents organizing themselves and sharing their passions. The opera club is led by a knowledgeable resident, who with his committee, chooses the opera and leads the analysis and discussion of the work and composer.

Guest speaker topics are also popular within the community, their topics often range from health care to world politics.

Weekly trips to museums, movies and shows are also popular among the Vintage residents.

The community’s location, in the sought-after heart-of-Westwood Village, is also within walking distance to shopping centers, restaurants and New Yorkstyle delis, the UCLA Medical Center and medical offices on Westwood Plaza are also just a short distance from the community.

“Residents don’t have to travel anywhere to go when they want,” says Fathi.

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With two shuttles and a van there’s scheduled transpor tation to appointments, shopping trips and errands and a private limo service is always available for those off-schedule trips.

The 14-story building offers spacious and sunny apartments ranging from studio to two bedrooms with views of the Santa Monica hills and downtown L.A. The ser vices at Vintage Westwood Horizons include housekeeping, linens, security, building upkeep and three meals a day in the dining room (always with delectable choices).

The food ser vice manager is a trained culinar y-school graduate, and “the chef’s food is spectacular,” Fathi adds.

The 200 residents are “a lively selection of well-educated seniors who’ve led and still lead productive lives,” says Fathi.

The caring staff, many with the company for more than 20 years, “is tuned in to the community, and quite skilled at meeting the expectations of our discerning, savvy residents,” says Fathi. “They build bonds and friendship and look after our residents as they would with their own loved ones.”

Fathi recently had lunch with a couple that praised the staff and said they were “fortunate to have found us.”

And residents don’t ever have to leave. They can receive help through private agencies, “and age in place as they continue to live an enjoyable life,” Fathi adds. For more information: www.vintagesenior.com, 310-341-4364

How To know When It’s Time For Assisted Living— Belmont Village Senior Living Shares Early Warning Signs Making the decision to explore assisted living for a parent or loved one is a big step, and knowing when and how to take that step can be a challenge.

Seniors don’t always realize or accept that they may need more help and family members aren’t always aware that the need exists until a crisis occurs.

However, there are some common indicators that can help family members know when it’s time to start thinking about assisted living for their loved one.

“Spending a few days with an aging parent or loved one is a good way to see how they’re doing and where they might need a little more suppor t,” said Beverly Sanborn, LCSW, gerontologist for Belmont Village. “We often hear from family members after the holidays – they’ve seen signs of concern that aren’t readily apparent in routine phone calls or quick visits.”

Sanborn shares the following warning signs to recognize that a parent or loved one may need more support: • Short term memory loss – slow recall or information retrieval • Forgetting to pay bills, not managing personal affairs • Lack of follow-through on tasks • Issue avoidance – talks around a subject because of lack of understanding • Disorientation of time and place

• Loss of judgment – taking an illogical or out-of-character approach to problem solving • Weight loss – not cooking for self or eating regularly • Poor home maintenance – dirty dishes, unwashed laundry, and clutter • A change in personal hygiene – not bathing regularly, wearing the same clothes repeatedly without washing • Not taking medication or taking it improperly • Losing touch with friends • No longer participating in favorite activities • Avoiding social situations • Showing signs of depression— sleeping or crying “Changes can be subtle for some.

Signs can vary and so can their level of intensity,” says Sanborn. “If the signs are consistent and on-going, it’s an indication that the senior’s safety may be in danger. An assessment is in order at this point – both for your loved one’s safety and your own peace of mind.”

Belmont Village is a leading provider of Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memor y Care. www.belmontvillage.com

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teens during their winter break.

This year, the Samson family has helped establish the Anne Samson Memorial Fund which will provide additional assistance to programs like NCSY’s Jerusalem Journey summer program, where hundreds of public school students have

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Sherry Lansing, former president of 20th Century-Fox and chairman/CEO of Paramount Pictures, who will receive the “Dave Winfield Humanitarian”

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benefit of all the resources of the City Planning Department at their disposal to help retain architectural integrity and still get the most out of a remodel.

Historic designation adds value to a home, and the owner will receive a complete professional profile of the home’s historic features.

The Cultural Heritage Commission, the City Planning Department and specifically,

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real estate and local realtors.

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their first Israel experience.

Anne and her husband, Lee, have been associated with the Orthodox Union for more than four decades. Lee was the first fulltime NCSY regional director and helped create the West Coast regions of both NCSY and the OU. Anne Samson will be posthumously inducted into the Ben Zakkai Honor Society

and presented with the Ezra Ben Zion Lightman Memorial Award, named for a national NCSY advisor who died at a young age in 1971.

“I met Anne Samson at the first West Coast NCSY Regional Convention in Oakland, California in March of 1970,” wrote Isabelle Novak of Los Angeles, Ben Zakkai chair. “She was the discreet, but vital force behind

everything Lee did in creating West Coast NCSY and the prototype summer program, Camp NCSY.” A further tribute to Mrs. Samson’s legacy will take place at the Orthodox Union’s Israel Center in Jerusalem, on Sunday evening, Feb. 9. Marc Rohatiner of Los Angeles, tribute chair with his wife, Lynn, said, “It is most appropriate that Anne

Samson's NCSY family will be celebrating her legacy of chesed and communal leadership at this year's Ben Zakkai Dinner in New York City and at the Israel Center in Jerusalem.”

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award.

Home run great Hank Aaron receives the “Allan H. ‘Bud’ Selig Executive Leadership” award from film star Michael Keaton.

Hall of Famer Joe Morgan will receive the “Lifetime Achievement”

award from Johnny Bench.

San Francisco Giants skipper Bruce Bochy will be honored with the “Tommy Lasorda Managerial” award; Bobby Grich, the “Scout’s Dream” award; Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz, the “Out-

standing Achievement in Baseball” award; and Jack McKeon and Ray Crone, Sr., the “George Genovese Lifetime Achievement in Scouting” award.

The foundation will recognize six scouts with the “Leg-

ends in Scouting” award–Elmer Gray, Julian Mock, Bob Oldis, Ray Poitevint, Phil Pote, and John Young.

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Bill Crouch, Urban Planner for the City of Beverly Hills, have been exploring ways to further sweeten the deal. Incentive programs have been established on the federal, state and local levels. They will present their findings to the City Council at their meeting on January 21.

The Mills Act program has been a very successful twoyear pilot program that affords the property owners significant tax credits for the duration of the ten-year contract in ex-

change for continued preservation. The City is currently in negations with the Beverly Hills Unified School District to discover ways to mitigate an exchange for the lost revenue to schools that might include cultural and historic educational opportunities.

Another Federal Tax Credit program is also available for properties that are listed on the National Register or built prior to 1936. Owners must apply for the National Register designation and the tax credits, but

it could mean 10-20 percent in savings.

Other financial incentives may include fee waivers and deductions for building permit fees, in-lieu parking and Conservation Façade Easements.

The easements would allow a tax deduction in exchange for donating a part of a historic property to a qualified preservation organization (considered a charitable donation) to oversee preservation.

The California State Historic Building Code recognizes

that historic buildings have unique qualities and provides for flexible alternatives to preserve historic properties. Adaptive Re-use, as the Wallis has done with the Old Beverly Hills Post Office (A Mills Act Contract property), is another possible incentive. Such an ordinance could be used to modify zoning to accommodate conversions of existing buildings for new uses.

These are a few of tools that are being mulled over in the Cultural Heritage toolbox.

may be too broad. Stephen Breyer asked Massachusetts' lawyer Jennifer Miller if state legislators had distinguished

the difference between those who wished to conduct "calm conversations" and those who intended to disrupt. Anti-abor-

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BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are Annette Saleh, Jim Carrey, Betty White and James Earl Jones (Jan. 17); Kevin Costner, Bobby Goldsboro, Robin Johnson, Robert Kramer and Nathan Prusan (Jan. 18); Steven Gardner, Desi Arnaz Jr., Shelley Fabares, Robert MacNeil, Dolly Parton, Paula Dean, and Tippi Hedren (Jan.19); Lorenzo Lamas, Frank Caliendo, David Lynch, Marilyn Stampler, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jordana King and Dr. Earl Mindell (Jan. 20); Robby Benson, Geena Davis, Mac Davis, Placido Domingo, and Billy Ocean (Jan. 21); Linda Blair, Joseph Wambaugh, Beverley Mitchell, Ronni Land, Diane Lane and Piper Laurie (Jan. 22); Richard Dean Anderson, Jack Colker, Rochelle Maize, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, Rutgar Hauer, Herb Wallerstein, Chita Rivera and Susan Taylor (Jan. 23).

Joan Mangum Lily Tomlin, Kurt Russell, Cheyenne Jackson, Teddy Sears, Kelly Osbourne, Zoe Saldana, Vanessa Hudgens, Jennifer Coolidge, Alessandra Ambrosio, Laura Prepon, Lydia Hearst, Kevin Connolly, Alison Sweeney, Dolvett Quince, Gilles Marini, amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, John Demsey, and Event Chair Rich Ross were among those who came out to pay tribute to Aileen Getty, Goldie Hawn, and the Hugo Boss online store for their contributions to the fight against AIDS at the 4th annual Inspiration Gala Los Angeles. The event, presented by M.A.C Viva Glam, raised $3.5 million for the nonprofit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.

Comedian and best-selling author Chelsea Handler hosted the event at Milk Studios for the second consecutive year. The night was filled with heartfelt tributes to the Award of Inspiration honorees, and culminated in an unprecedented display of generosity by Aileen Getty, who gave an impromptu $1 million donation towards amfAR’s research efforts to find a cure for AIDS. amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Sharon Stone announced the donation on stage, and called for people in the crowd to stand with Getty in bringing the epidemic to a close by making pledges toward a fund in Aileen Getty’s name. An overwhelming number of guests made pledges, generating more than an additional $1 million for amfAR. Earlier, Sharon presented Aileen with her award, praising remarkable grace she displayed in choosing to become a passionate leader in the fight against AIDS. The latter accepted the award in honor of the late Elizabeth Taylor, her mother-in-law, who “used the power of love and acceptance to inspire and demand action.”

Oscar-winning Goldie Hawn, a dedicated supporter of amfAR, was presented with her award by longtime pal Lily Tomlin. Actor Teddy Sears presented the “Award of Inspiration” to Mark Brashear and Ward Simmons, who accepted on behalf of Hugo Boss, a company committed to philanthropy, and generous support of amfAR. The legendary Grace Jones capped off the night with a muchloved rendition of La Vie En Rose, and her iconic hits Pull Up To The Bumper and Slave To The Rhythm. Rich Ross chaired the event alongside David Bohnett, John Demsey, Tim Hanlon, and Rebecca Wang, with Naomi Campbell, Janet Jackson, Kenneth Cole, and Elisabeth Murdoch serving as honorary chairs. Presenting Sponsors were Wells Fargo and M.A.C Viva Glam, Microsoft was the official technology partner, and the hotel partner was Chateau Marmont.

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The Children’s Defense Fund – California hosted its 23rd “Beat the Odds” Awards ceremony at The Beverly Hills Hotel and honored five L.A. high school “stars” in recognition for their excellence in academic achievements, despite the overwhelming obstacles.

The occasion was hosted by CDF President Marian Wright Edelman, along with supporters from Hollywood’s elite community and co-chairs, Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Josiah Bell, Carol and Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Liza and Conan O’Brien, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, and Laura and Casey Wasserman.

Hollywood celebs and supporters paid tribute to the inspirational high schoolers who “beat the odds” in achieving success while overcoming the tremendous challenges and personal hardship present in their daily lives.

Jennifer Garner presented Marilyn Bravo of Lincoln High School her award while Reese Witherspoon did the honors. for Stephanie Fabian of Venice Foreign Language Magnet.

Jeff Garlin presented an award to Alezaihvia Melendez of Animo Locke II Charter High School, Columbus Short for Alexis Metcalfe of King Drew Medical Magnet High School in Carson, and Conan O’Brien for Jerry Gonzalez of Miguel Contreras High School.

Each student honoree received a $10,000 college scholarship and support services including: private tutoring, oneon-one college counseling, ongoing mentoring, internship placements, life skills development, SAT prep, and weeklong college tours at no cost.

Since its inception in 1990, CDF’s “Beat the Odds” program further enhances student’s leadership abilities by awarding them through support, training and the honor of recognition at this high profile event.

Other guests at the event included John Cho, Matt Damon, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, Aimee Garcia, and Katie Lowes.

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ASTROLOGY

by Holiday Mathis

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 17). Your enthusiasm for a February project will be catching and will net you friends and fans. March brings events so interesting they could go into a book. You’ll help someone heal in May. Professional opportunities won’t be obvious. Look deeply into your work to see where you can make a difference. Be innovative.

Leo and Taurus people adore you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re all business in the early part of the day, but when evening hits, you will find you can be happy without a purpose, joyful for no reason and satisfied without an agenda.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The truth will be all you need to break the code that once kept certain doors closed to you. Call it as you see it, and you’ll be let in–to a club, a heart or a sweet deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Relationships will demand your maturity and inner poise. Even though this is your personal life, nothing is really personal about it. What you have here is a conflict of interest.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You’re in an outgoing mood, and you'll add to your friendship base. Having more friends doesn't make you a better person, but it does make you a person with more options.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). There’s something you need to get out of your head and into words. Start on paper. It’s better than waiting for things to slip out sloppily in an unguarded moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No one likes to be put through life’s characterbuilding exercises, but everyone who completes them is better off for the experience. Strive to be wiser than the others––and also more modest so they'll never know.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your friend will be very consistent in his or her behavior, and this predictability is part of what makes the relationship good.

You deserve to be around people you can depend on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One thing you've learned from your history with a certain person is there is something you haven't learned. There has to be a reason why you're willing to repeat a pattern despite less than optimum results.

Maybe that reason is love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will succeed because you say you will in a private you-to-you conversation. That's why it’s crucial to take time before and after events for a private briefing and debriefing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you love a game, you love its rules. What is a game without them? You will get into the minutiae of a scenario and enjoy examining the small details, some of which have a big impact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The jokes of comedians often fall flat in their retelling by lay-people. Similarly, what you’re doing seems deceptively simple, but there are nuances involved that only you can make work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Excellent guests never come early to the party. That’s how you feel about the events of a relationship. You’re not afraid of the future, but you want it to arrive in a timely manner.

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SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: SC120945 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: Carl Freer, an individual; Erica La Presle-Freer, an individual; Does 1 through 20

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Morning View Hotels-BHI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Morning View Hotels-Beverly Hills, LLC, a California limited.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica CA, 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Robert H. Bisno, 9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite #920, Los Angeles, CA 90069 DATE: June 28, 2013 By: John A. Clarke, Clerk • M. Vanderman, Deputy Published 01/10/14, 01/17/14, 01/24/14, 01/31/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013265322 The following is/are doing business as: YOUR LIFE ONLY ORGANIZED 225 S. Hamilton Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Marni Lynn Isaacs 225 S. Hamilton Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 01, 2013: Marni Lynn Isaacs: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 30, 2013; Published: December 27, January 03, 10, 17, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 251901 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EVERCLEARWATER 2) EVERCLEARWATER POOLS 1214 S. Citrus Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019; Christopher Captain 1214 S. Citrus Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed

herein: Christopher Captain, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 9, 2013; Published: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014 LACC N/C

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: DECEMBER 16, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: MALIBU FISH GRILL 5 The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8000 W. Sunset Blvd. Ste #A-120 Los Angeles, CA 90046-2439 Type of license(s) applied for: 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 01/10/14, 01/17/14, 01/24/14

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013258555 The following is/are doing business as: 1) KOLANOWSKI DESIGN 2) FUSE LIGHTING 8659 Holloway Plaza Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Kolanowski Design, Inc. 8659 Holloway Plaza Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 11, 2000: Kevin Kolanowski, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 18, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013258556 The following is/are doing business as: KEVIN KOLANOWSKI LLC 8659 Holloway Plaza Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Kevin Kolanowski LLC 8659 Holloway Plaza Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 25, 2013: Kevin Kolanowski, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 18, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013258557 The following is/are doing business as: AJAX FABRICATION 8657 Holloway Plaza Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Ajax Fabrication 8657 Holloway Plaza Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 15, 2013: Kevin Kolanowski, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 18, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013258552 The following is/are doing business as: INTEGRATIVE THERAPEUTICS 324 S. Beverly Dr. #213, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Integrative Therapeutics, LLC 324 S. Beverly Dr. #213, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact

ness is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Esther Benhamou, Manager/Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 31, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

business under the name(s) listed herein May 01, 2013: Mila Morgan, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 18, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013258553 The following is/are doing business as: NRCC 2605 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Charles Cowdin 2605 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Norma L. Rodriguez 2605 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1976: Charles Cowdin: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 18, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013266092 The following is/are doing business as: CORPORATE BEAUTY ESSENTIALS 1619 N. La Brea Ave. #514, Hollywood, CA 90028; Mary Zavaglia 1619 N. La Brea Ave. #514, Hollywood, CA 90028; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 18, 2013: Mary Zavaglia: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 31, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013265945 The following is/are doing business as: 1) C THE MAYNE ENTERTAINMENT 2) THE MAYNE ENTERTAINMENT 18415 Collins St. #-H, Tarzana, CA 91356; Colleen Mayne 18415 Collins St. #-H, Tarzana, CA 91356; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Colleen Mayne: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 31, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014002792 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RENALEE’S BROWNIE COMPANY 2) RENALEESBROWNIECOMPANY 1256 Masselin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Renalee S. Pflug 1256 Masselin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2012232552 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: THIRD STREET DANCE 8558 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): November 21, 2012 in the county of Los Angeles; Perimeg Rogovin 425 N. Vista St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Perimeg Rogovin; Signed: Statement #2014003437 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 07, 2014; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013265947 The following is/are doing business as: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND MORE 5250 Harmony Ave. #201, North Hollywood, CA 91601; Jocelyn B. Garcia 5250 Harmony Ave. #201, North Hollywood, CA 91601; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jocelyn B. Garcia: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 31, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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1 The “who” of a Clue accusation, whose identity is hinted at by the three shaded answers in this quadrant 8 “Most ___” (“For sure”) 11 The “where” of a Clue accusation, whose identity is hinted at by the three shaded answers in this quadrant 15 Not skilled in 21 What you can bring up, in a phrase 22 Photo lab abbr.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013255008 The following is/are doing business as: EXHALE MED CENTER 980 N. La Cienega Blvd. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Chonicpractor Caregiver, Inc. 8424-A Santa Monica Blvd. #232, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Eric Loyola, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 12, 2013; Published: January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 13-23453 APN: 5529-004-148 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2008.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: PAUL HUYBRECHTS, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices Of Les Zieve Deed of Trust recorded 2/20/2008 as Instrument No. 20080295576 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:2/7/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $542,158.86 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 848 NORTH KINGS ROAD #308 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST

ber assigned to this case 13-23453.

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

The best way to verify A.P.N #.: 5529-004-148 postponement informaThe undersigned tion is to attend the Trustee disclaims any scheduled sale. liability for any incorrectness of the street Dated: 1/15/2014 address or other com- Law Offices of Les mon designation, if any, Zieve, as Trustee shown above. If no 30 Corporate Park, street address or other Suite 450 common designation is Irvine, CA 92606 shown, directions to the For Non-Automated location of the property Sale Information, call: may be obtained by (714) 848-7920 sending a written For Sale Information: request to the benefici- (714) 848-9272 ary within 10 days of the www.elitepostandpub.com date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

Christine O'Brien, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you THIS FIRM IS are considering bidding ATTEMPTING TO COLon this property lien, you LECT A DEBT AND ANY should understand that INFORMATION WE there are risks involved OBTAINED WILL BE in bidding at a trustee USED FOR THAT PURauction. You will be bid- POSE. EPP 9151 1/17, ding on a lien, not on the 1/24, 1/31/2014. property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you NOTICE OF to free and clear owner- TRUSTEE'S SALE TS ship of the property. You No. 12-0051010 Title should also be aware Order No. 12-0090353 that the lien being auc- APN No. 4333-029-040 tioned off may be a jun- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT ior lien. If you are the UNDER A DEED OF highest bidder at the TRUST, DATED auction, you are or may 09/08/2006. UNLESS be responsible for pay- YOU TAKE ACTION TO ing off all liens senior to PROTECT YOUR the lien being auctioned PROPERTY, IT MAY BE off, before you can SOLD AT A PUBLIC receive clear title to the SALE. IF YOU NEED property.

You are AN EXPLANATION OF encouraged to investi- THE NATURE OF THE gate the existence, pri- P R O C E E D I N G ority, and size of out- AGAINST YOU, YOU standing liens that may SHOULD CONTACT A exist on this property by LAWYER. Notice is contacting the county hereby given that recorder's office or a title RECONTRUST COMinsurance company, PANY, N.A., as duly either of which may appointed trustee purcharge you a fee for this suant to the Deed of information. If you con- Trust executed by sult either of these MYUNG SEUNG SHIN, resources, you should A MARRIED MAN AS be aware that the same HIS SOLE AND SEPAlender may hold more RATE PROPERTY, than one mortgage or dated 09/08/2006 and deed of trust on the recorded 9/21/2006, as property.

Instrument No. 06 2103315, in Book N/A, NOTICE TO PROPER- Page N/A, of Official TY OWNER: The sale Records in the office of date shown on this the County Recorder of notice of sale may be Los Angeles County, postponed one or more State of California, will times by the mortgagee, sell on 02/13/2014 at beneficiary, trustee, or a 9:00AM, Doubletree court, pursuant to Hotel Los AngelesSection 2924g of the Norwalk, 13111 California Civil Code. Sycamore Drive, The law requires that Norwalk, CA 90650, information about Vineyard Ballroom at trustee sale postpone- public auction, to the ments be made avail- highest bidder for cash able to you and to the or check as described public, as a courtesy to below, payable in full at those not present at the time of sale, all right, sale. If you wish to learn title, and interest conwhether your sale date veyed to and now held has been postponed, by it under said Deed of and, if applicable, the Trust, in the property sitrescheduled time and uated in said County date for the sale of this and State and as more property, you may call fully described in the (714) 848-9272 or visit above referenced Deed this Internet Web site of Trust. The street www.elitepostandpub.c address and other comom, using the file num- mon designation, if any,

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of the real property mortgage or deed of described above is pur- trust on the property. ported to be: 221 NOTICE TO PROPERSOUTH GALE DRIVE TY OWNER The sale #108, BEVERLY HILLS, date shown on this CA, 90211. The under- notice of sale may be signed Trustee dis- postponed one or more claims any liability for times by the mortgagee, any incorrectness of the beneficiary, trustee, or a pursuant to street address and other court, common designation, if Section 2924g of the any, shown herein. The California Civil Code. total amount of the The law requires that about unpaid balance with information interest thereon of the trustee sale postponeobligation secured by ments be made availthe property to be sold able to you and to the plus reasonable esti- public, as a courtesy to mated costs, expenses those not present at the and advances at the sale. If you wish to learn time of the initial publi- whether your sale date cation of the Notice of has been postponed, Sale is $640,561.12. It and, if applicable, the is possible that at the rescheduled time and time of sale the opening date for the sale of this bid may be less than the property, you may call 1total indebtedness due. 800-281-8219 or visit In addition to cash, the this Internet Web site Trustee will accept www.recontrustco.com, cashier's checks drawn using the file number on a state or national assigned to this case bank, a check drawn by 1 2 - 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 . a state or federal credit Information about postunion, or a check drawn ponements that are very by a state or federal short in duration or that savings and loan asso- occur close in time to ciation, savings associa- the scheduled sale may tion, or savings bank not immediately be specified in Section reflected in the tele5102 of the Financial phone information or on Code and authorized to the Internet Web site. do business in this The best way to verify state. Said sale will be postponement informamade, in an ''AS IS'' tion is to attend the sale. condition, but without scheduled 03/25/2013 covenant or warranty, DATED: express or implied, RECONTRUST COMregarding title, posses- PANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo sion or encumbrances, Canyon Rd., CA6-914SIMI VALLEY, to satisfy the indebted- 01-94 ness secured by said CA 93063 Phone/Sale Deed of Trust, advances Information: (800) 281thereunder, with interest 8219 By: Trustee's Sale as provided, and the Officer RECONTRUST unpaid principal of the COMPANY, N.A. is a Note secured by said debt collector attemptDeed of Trust with inter- ing to collect a debt. information est thereon as provided Any in said Note, plus fees, obtained will be used for charges and expenses that purpose. FEI # of the Trustee and of the 1006.245014 1/17, 1/24, trusts created by said 1/31/2014 Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are consid- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S ering bidding on this SALE T.S No. 1177625property lien, you 31 APN: 5530-008-003 should understand that TRA: 09970 LOAN NO: there are risks involved Xxxxxx2820 REF: in bidding at a trustee O'connor Jr, Duane auction. You will be bid- IMPORTANT NOTICE ding on a lien, not on a TO PROPERTY property itself. Placing OWNER: YOU ARE IN the highest bid at a DEFAULT UNDER A trustee auction does not DEED OF TRUST, automatically entitle you DATED November 03, to free and clear owner- 2006. UNLESS YOU ship of the property. TAKE ACTION TO You should also be PROTECT YOUR aware that the lien being PROPERTY, IT MAY BE auctioned off may be a SOLD AT A PUBLIC junior lien. If you are the SALE. IF YOU NEED highest bidder at the AN EXPLANATION OF auction, you are or may THE NATURE OF THE be responsible for pay- P R O C E E D I N G ing off all liens senior to AGAINST YOU, YOU the lien being auctioned SHOULD CONTACT A off, before you can LAWYER. On January receive clear title to the 23, 2014, at 9:00am, property.

You are C a l - w e s t e r n encouraged to investi- Reconveyance Llc, as gate the existence, pri- duly appointed trustee ority, and size of out- under and pursuant to standing liens that may Deed of Trust recorded exist on this property by November 22, 2006, as contacting the county Inst. No. 06 2597509 in recorder’s office or a book XX, page XX of title insurance company, Official Records in the either of which may office of the County charge you a fee for this Recorder of Los information. If you con- Angeles County, State sult either of these of California, executed resources, you should by Duane Kip O'connor be aware that the lender Jr An Unmarried Man, may hold more than one will sell at public auction

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to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7724 Lexington Ave West Hollywood CA 900466213 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $875,339.83.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware

that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website " www.dlppllc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1 1 7 7 6 2 5 - 3 1 .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221.

C a l - W e s t e r n Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 11, 2013. (DLPP-435378 01/03/14, 01/10/14, 01/17/14)

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310/678-2173

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

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47 HEALTH & BEAUTY

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• FREE MAKE-UP SERVICE •

Private Chef Available For The Holidays. Handling Non-Kosher Events Up To 25 People.

References Available

(haircut, highlight, perm, shampoo set, blowdry)

Chef David Erickson 310.275.3283

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

• COMPUTER •

PUZZLE ANSWERS POCKET B

No Recovery, No Fee! Free Consultation.

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M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

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310.777.8813

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

BY CERTIFIED COSMETOLOGIST

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By Appointment: 310-728-9155 Beverly Hills Salon

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We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

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

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

323/877-8121 323/806-9498

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

POSITION VACANCY

EXECUTIVE & VIRTUAL OFFICES IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Diamond appraiser/cutter Examine diamonds to determine value and how to cut and shape fancy diamonds based on qualities of individual stone. Examine surfaces and internal structure, identify and document stone’s characteristics; determine best cut and shape for stone and cut diamond.

—————–––– MALE CAREGIVER/ COMPANION AVAILABLE

CNA/HHA QUALIFIED. W/ reliable car+Insurance, excellent driving record. Fluent English.

Experienced & Honest.

310/415-8501 Great References.

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Requirements: Two years experience Terms: 40 hours/week Salary: $42000/year All interested to contact: Shai Mesica Ben Jewelry Incorporated 249 South Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212

————— TA I L O R High-End Luxury

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

COMPANION/DRIVER Beverly Hills Men’s Boutique.

AVAILABLE

Professional appearance.

Experienced Female. Requires Full-Time Tailor Fluent English. W/ car & clean DMV for errands For Expert Alterations +appts. Light cleaning and Fittings. +cooking. Dog/cat care.

Please call Miss Jayne C ARING , H ONEST

Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.

& R ESPONSIBLE .

Suzan: 323/394-4146

310/273-6544

————— ————— CAREGIVER/ COMPANION

Experienced European Female Available.

• R ELIABLE C ARE • English Speaking.

Live-in. Cooking, light cleaning & activities.

• GREAT REFERENCES • 310/402-4100

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• New Beginning • Private Care Services Our Goal: To provide quality care for your loved one.

Caregivers / Companions / CNA’s with great experience & dedication. We have experience with the mentally impaired.

Your Personal Care Manager always avail.

C ALL J ULIE : 818/916-2146

SEEKING ASSISTANT to E X E C U T I V E

Great Opportunity!

Free Rent + Salary!

Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @

With Business Experience.

THEROBERTSCO . COM

$17/H OUR • P/T MUST SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH.

bhcourier.com

Good Opportunity.

Please Call: 310/474-2291

To Advertise call 310.278.1322

208 COMMERCIAL / RETAIL PROPERTY FOR LEASE

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

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

468 North Camden Drive 888-909-0210

For more info call:

Full service building with conference room and phone reception.

Call 310/228-8812

————— FOR LEASE 3,260 SQ.FT. BEAUTIFUL MEDICAL SUITE AVAILABLE “MUST SEE”

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included.

Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

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

Call 323/761-7909

OFFICE SPACE

All Utilities Included

Great References.

(L.A. by Beverly Hills)

FILIPINO / AMERICAN

A COURTYARD FACING OFFICE -

CAREGIVERS Professional staff.

Caring Companion and Assisted Living.

BOARD & CARE Placement available Drivers: Doctors appointment, Errands, Etc...

Flexible Pricing.

Free Consultation!

Call Randy

323/537-5733

FOR SALE GREAT BEVERLY HILLS 'CORNER'

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

from $5,800,000.

270

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE OFFICES Prime Location on $449k Or Best Offer Wilshire next to Cheapest 2 Bd+13/4 Ba

Academy of & LOWEST HOA on CORRIDOR Motion Picture DWILSHIRE ESIRABLE CORNER UNIT

310/653-2551

THE REMINGTON from $1,199,000

THE CENTURY from $2,750,000

CENTURY TOWERS from $1,250,000

PARK PLACE from $719,000

24-hr. doorman.

• Executive Suite $400 up WRAPAROUND BALCONY’S includes utilities W/ SPECTACULAR VIEWS: • Penthouse 2,267 SF north, south & east.

• 4F w/views 2500-5000 sf Lots of closets, 2-car garage, storage locker Mylene 310/246-9625 sauna, pool. UCLA Close.

or 310/242-0507

• Open House • Sunday • 2-5 pm FOR MORE INFO. CALL: ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.

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

Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500 EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE •••••• • JUST REMODELED •

Elevator access.

Rent Includes: [approx 900 square feet].

HVAC, electricity, One story corner phone, high-speed office building with internet, use lovely interior courtyard across the street of conference room. from Beverly Hills on the corner of 5th Street & San Vicente Blvd., Please Contact

NOW AVAILABLE

BEL AIR CREST

Private Office Suite 310/441-1811 310/766-1812 ————— at 9595 Wilshire Bl. —— ———––––

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www.gbcone.com

Please call: Stephanie 310/276-2119

WILSHIRE BLVD

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

Virtual Offices Starting At $95/Month

————— FURNISHED CLASS A CENTURY CITY OFFICE FOR SUB-LEASE $750/MO. 1901 Ave. Of The Stars

License 00957281

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

310/258-0444

CENTURY WOODS SOLD OUT!

LE PARC from $1,499,000

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

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 Bed/2 Bath $663,000 Ocean & City Views Totally Renovated. Wood Floors. Updated Kitchen 2 Large Balconies Walk-in Closet

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

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

280 LAND FOR SALE

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

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HOUSES FOR RENT

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HOME OWNER’S EQUITY BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 90211 North of Sunset ************ * * * * * * * * * 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM 2506 Sq. Ft. Including 4.5 BATH + D EN + P OOL Beautifully Furnished Caretakers Quarters.

SHORT TERM AVAILABLE Rustic Original. Accessible to (3 to 6 Months) Twelve Synagogues.

Reduced - Sacrifice $500,000 Write2Elle@aol.com Call 760/329-2769 Monday - Friday * * * * * * * * * * * * BEL AIR LIVING

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GREAT FAMILY HOME 4 Bdrm. + 3 Bath Open kitchen, French doors, pool/spa.

CALL WAYNE PRIDGEN Agt: 310/301-6523 Cell: 310/310-5422

—————–––– SINGLE FAMILY HOME NOT LISTED

Beverly Hills Flats North of Santa Monica 6 Bdrm.+5 Baths +Maids Room Approx. 15,000sf. lot.

FOR MORE INFO. CALL: ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.

AT IT’S BEST!

Magnificent, Rare 4 Bd. + 4 Ba. Celebrity Home DECORATOR PERFECT! Circular driveway, 4-car garage, prkg. for 8.

Huge rooms throughout. Open floor plan, new appliances, 2-fireplaces, lgr. sauna.

$5,900/Month Furnished Optional Call: 310/962-4963 Or: 310/459-7265

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS B R E N T W O O D

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

Also avail. for Estate/ Caretaker position.

Charlie: 323/839-5844 References Avail.

407 GARAGE/STORAGE

TO RENT

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

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

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

WESTWOOD W E S T W O O D

—————–––– • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • • • BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking.

• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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310/477-6856

1409 Midvale Ave.

•••• ••• •••• • • •• Single •• • • • • • •

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

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

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2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 10933 Rochester Ave. 550 Veteran Ave. Jr . Executive • • • • • BRENTWOOD Balcony, stove, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. controlled access, 11640 Kiowa Ave. Spacious a/c, fireplace, = = = = = = = on-site laundry, prkg. pool, controlled access, = Newly Updated = = = = = = = 1307 Barry Ave. laundry fac., prkg.

Very spacious, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 310/473-1509 • Free WiFi Access • granite counters, •••••••• SMALL QUIET BLDG. 310/473-5061 microwave, intercom Balcony, dishwasher, P LEASE C ALL : Close To U.C.L.A. entry, on-sight launa/c, heated pool, WiFi, 310/435-3693 dry, parking & WiFi. elevator controlled L O W M O V E - I N ! W E S T W O O D Very close to UCLA B e v e r l y H i l l s access, on-site laundry, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST 1380 Midvale Ave. & Westwood Village.

138 N. Hamilton Dr. parking. Close to • LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL • • • • • 310/208-5166 • Bachelor • * * * * * *

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————— Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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C LOSE TO C EDARS , B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW . BRENTWOOD 310/531-3992 The Carlton

BEVERLY HILLS 310/441-1811 11666 Goshen Ave. 310/766-1812 336 S. SPALDING DR BEVERLY HILLS ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( ) LARGE LUXURY • • • • • • • 4 BDRM., 4.5 BA. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Single+Loft+1 Ba. 405 Single PENTHOUSE WANTED • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • TO RENT • GORGEOUS UNITS • 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. Balcony and 3 Parking

Single Professional Male, Non-Smoker

WEST L.A.

••218 S. Tower Dr.•• 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 1433 Armacost Ave. 1 0 9• 0 5 O h i o A•v e .

1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED 2 B d r m .

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• • • •• • Jr. Executive •• + 2 Bath Old World Charm !

• S i n g l e • Bright, intercom entry, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • BRIGHT & SPACIOUS. • •• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •• • fridge, stove, laundry fac.

• • • • • • • Balcony, Dishwasher, •• CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS •• controlled access Rooftop pool, & SHOPPING .

Wifi, Bright, controlled on-sight laundry, prkg.

310/531-3992 deck, central air, access, balcony, 310/479-0700 elevator, intercom pool, elevator, B E V E R L Y H I L L S entry, on-sight laundry, C L O S E T O A L L laundry facility, prkg.

S H O P P I N G A R E A S Close To U.C.L.A. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. gym, parking.

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“The Mission ” • Westwood • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

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WiFi, pool, elevator, **CENTURY CITY** controlled access, on2220 S. Beverly Glen sight laundry, parking.

• • Close to U.C.L.A.

310/473-1509

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• 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • •• •• L o t s o f • • • •

• WESTWOOD • Character & Charm ! * * * * * * Every Extra Luxury: 1422-1428 Kelton Av. Alcove fireplace, fridge, custom cabinets, granite • S p a c i o u s laundry facility, gated 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • parking, intercom countertops, stone entry, Hardwood floors, pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access • dishwasher, controlled entry, WiFi and more.

• 310/552-8064 • • Close to UCLA • access, on-site Central air, large Must See! ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. Rooftop jacuzzi laundry & parking. balcony, pool, elevator, WiFi, central air/heat, L.A., 90024 with panoramic Call Mike: C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. Contact Mgr.: on-site laundry, city views. fireplace, patio, 310/864-0319 ** 310/801-3310 ** • • 310/864-0319 intercom entry. controlled access, 320 N. La Peer Dr. pool, elevator, parking, 320 S. CLARK DR. • 310/246-0290 • laundry facility.

Robertson/Burton Way 310/312-9871 CLOSE TO TERRIFIC SINGLE S H O P S & D I N I N G Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village Tub + stall shower.

ELEVATOR, balcony, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. WEST L.A. controlled access, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 12333 TeXaS Ave. quiet, no pets please. ( • • • ----- • • • ) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Call 323/252-5600

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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BEVERLY HILLS Good closet space, a/c, Granite counters, dishLIKE A HOME SMITHWOOD DRIVE 3 BDRM. + 2 BA. Upper Duplex Dining room, living room with fireplace, breafast room, sun room, hardwod floors, service porch, A/C, 2 car garage, new carpet and paint.

City Views. Nice yard.

Call 310/339-5714

elevator, dishwasher, washer, balcony, stove, intercom-entry, on-site controlled access. Close laundry, parking. to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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310/207-1869

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• BRENTWOOD •

WEST L.A.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME.

1343 Carmelina Ave.

Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

922 S. Barrington Av.

- 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

• Bright Unit • On-site laundry, on-site parking.

Close to transportation.

• 424/744-6342 •

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

L UXURY 2 B EDROOM $3150 fromA PARTMENTS $3150 to FROM $3995

TO

$3350

Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms

133 North Almont Towers www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

858 BEDFORD ST.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

3830 Vinton Ave.

• Single • • • • • • ••

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Pool, sauna, intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking.

All Utilities Paid.

310/841-2367

323/937-6468 x201

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com 3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH $5,500/MO. NOW AVAILABLE

MID-WILSHIRE

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

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

Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

213/364-8423

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1769-1775 Sycamore Av.

• Single • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

—————–––– * HOLLYWOOD * 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry.

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

323/467-8172

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401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • • •

Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751

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bhcourier.com To Advertise call 310.278.1322

upper unit with breakfast

License 00957281

—————–––– Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

SOPHISTICATED PENTHOUSE

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS FULLY FURNISHED $5,950/MONTH High Floor Corner. Over 1,400 sq. ft. of Luxury. 2 Jumbo Balconies State of the Art Renovation Marble Floors. Granite Counters Custom Cabinets. Spa Tub Load of Closets Fantastic City/Ocean Views

1 BED/1 BATH HIGH FLOOR $3,250/MONTH Totally New Renovation.

Quartz Counters. Real Hardwood Floors. Walk-In Closet No Common Walls Separate Tub & Stall Shower

1 BED/1 BATH $2,900/MONTH High Floor Under Renovation Partial City/Ocean Views Available January, 2014

1 BED/1 BATH $2,500/MONTH High Floor Updated Kitchen Hardwood & Tile Floors Large Balcony Century City Views

CENTURY TOWER 3 BED/ 2 BATH $5,950/MONTH Refurbished high floor Full 3 Bedrooms Hardwood & New Carpets Unobstructed Views of Century City

P R I M E L O C A T I O N 10966 OHIO AVE 1017 S. SHERBOURNE S A N T A M O N I C A Nr. Wilshire / Westwood Very Private & Spacious North of Wilshire * * * * * * * * * * * * 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Terrific Bright Upper and formal dining room.

L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL Large Front 1 Bd. 1 Ba. Upper front unit. Hard$1,550/MO.

Yard, laundry & parking. wood floors, appliances, Includes dishwasher, stall $3,500/MO. patio, front+back yard. shower + tub, balcony, Call 213/804-3761 7-Blocks to Beach ELEVATOR, gated quiet 12 unit building. No pets. $2,595/Month

2,253 sq. ft. All Stainless ————— Call 323/252-5600 Steel Appliances, W/D in * * * * * * * * * * * * * 310/666-8360 —————–––– —————–––– 8888 Unit, Multiple Balconies • WEST THIRD ST. • BEVERLY 1HILLS MIRACLE MILE + Deck, Fireplace and • 2 Bd. +1 /2 Ba.• BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Must see! X-L ARGE • Cozy Bachelor • Large Living Room.

One of the Most E LEGANT A PT. PET FRIENDLY CALL TODAY

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Presigious, Elegant, • Newly Updated • Beautiful Apt. Bldg. New Carpet, drapes,

New carpet, mini-blinds

& paint. Microwave, w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings, LUXURIOUS SPACIOUS refrigerator, shower.

2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH mirrored closets. Shared backyard. No pets. $795 Inclds. Utilities FRONT UNIT WITH

$2,590/Month Close to LACMA/ 310/271-6811 UPPER SPANISH DUPLEX Between Doheny & Robertson Cell: 310/994-4122 transport./restaurants * * * * * * * * * * * * 439 S. Rexford Dr. 323/954-1318 3 BDRMS + 2 BATHS * Loaded with Amenities

B E V E R LY HILLS

THREE BALCONIES

$4,875/MO.

Washer & Dryer in unit Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Kitchen Counter Central A/C, Jacuzzi Bath Tub, Gas Fire Place, Microwave Oven, Dishwasher, Individual Security Alarm, 24/7 Digital surveillance & Phone Entrance. Controlled Entrance with assigned Parking space. NO PETS

Bright, spacious living room w/stained glass window, marble fireplace, wood floors, lrg. formal dining, breakfast nook, all new stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer in unit, central A/C a n d 2 car garage.

Call 310/717-2755

$2,950/MO. Call 310/550-5767 thevillasonthird.com

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————— ————— BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 232 S. Rexford Dr. LOWER DUPLEX

2 BD. + DEN + 3.5 BA Exclusive private access to backyard.

Feels Like A Home His/Hers bath in master.

Washer and dryer in unit.

Hardwood floors and central air. $4,800/MO. Call 310/651-1732

—————–––– N W /F BEVERLY HILLS ADJ —————–––– 9583 ALCOTT ST. EAR

* SPACIOUS *

ILSHIRE

AIRFAX

320 S. CLARK DR.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Robertson/Burton Way TERRIFIC SINGLE Upper, new carpet, bar, Tub + stall shower. balcony, stove, dishwasher, laundry on each ELEVATOR, balcony, floor, subterranean controlled access, parking. No pets. quiet, no pets please. $2,400/MO Call 323/252-5600 Call 310/437-1826

—————–––– UNIQUE & SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT !

————— • BRENTWOOD • 922 S. Barrington Av.

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

Fireplace, balcony, Luxurious & Spacious wet bar, dishwasher, 2 Bdrm, 2 Baths Pico/Robertson Hardwood floors, new laundry facility, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. $2,175 kitchen cabinet with elevator, parking.

• L IGHT & A IRY • granite counters, all Close to shops+dining. appliances, washer 1 Newly Remodeled Bath 310/826-0541 and dryer in the unit. New custom built-ins in kitchen, dry bar, balcony, $2,800/MO. 464 Cell 310/926-6088 patio, huge closets, a/c, PLOTS central heat, 2-car prkg., or 213/622-1428 FOR SALE

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laundry facility. Cat OK.

Exceptional Condition!

323/937-3737

WESTWOOD

• Spacious •

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

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

MEMORIAL PARK 2 Bdrm.+2 New Baths Double Plot Quiet building. New BEVERLY HILLS ADJ For Sale Bedford/Olympic large granite kitchen, in Sold Out 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO Exclusive Area microwave, dishwasher, $2,150/MO. Opposite Chapel. hardwood floors, large

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closets, a/c balcony.

• Pet Friendly • $2,600/Month Call: 310/556-1284

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

Call 310/880-7281

Please Call For More Information:

310/273-6060

Owner Leaving Area, REDUCED 40%.

bhcourier.com

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BAGS WANTED

BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

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

475 GARAGE/ ESTATE SALE

FABULOUS BEVERLY HILLS TROUSEDALE ESTATES SALE •• •• This Weekend 10-4pm Sat. & Sun. Jan. 18 + 19 1101 Loma Vista Dr. Beverly Hills, 90210

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588

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JEWELRY

Contemporary Home Filled w/ 18th-19th Century French & Italian furniture, lots of rugs, lamps, china, silver, crystal, and lots of accessories.

•• •• Priced To Sell !

••• 1977 ••• LINCOLN TOWNCAR PERFECT CONDITION LOOKS LIKE NEW RUNS GREAT. LEATHER SEATS NOT A SCRATCH ON IT. $5,000 For more info call Day: 323/651-1410 Eve: 310/474-5178

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Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004)

Rabbi Jacob Pressman SALUBRIOUS SUNNY SOUTHLAND

Sad to say, this has already been a very hard winter for the residents of the United States. We have watched our TV sets and seen the ravages of blustery snowstorms upon most of our neighbors to the east. In some areas, there have been raging forest fires.

The Courier is proud to be a Education Partner It has all added up to destructive and costly times for eastern states–and the winter season has barely begun.

We, on the other hand, sat out in blooming gardens and took interest in such matters as shade and water supply., color and cozy nooks. Our newscasters took pains to emphasize our good fortune and the joys of living out here in the “Golden West.”

None of this comes as a surprise. The U.S.A. is one of largest land masses on the globe. It was bound to include various climates.

From here in the southwest, we could watch them all, vacation in a variety of places, and never leave too far from home. All this is Obviously, while the rest of the United States is freezing with new records set every day for what suggested to me the very fancy but accurate title for this artilow temperatures, we here in Beverly Hills are basking in mid-summer dry heat.

So, let us announce to the “global warming” proponents that maybe, just maybe we’re pre- cle–”Salubrious.” pared to convert from “climate denier” to a “man-caused global warming” advocate.

We say: “If carbon dioxide is making the trees greener and our weather warmer, we’re all for I attended much of the City Council hearing in regards to the it.” For those of us who prefer tennis or golf or sailing or soccer to cross-country skiing or snow8767 (Kobar) project. Several speakers mentioned they read The boarding, we can smirk about how “the weather” is now on our side.

Fascinating how so little science has triggered so much political activism. You cannot discuss Courier, as I do, and I agree with your commentary regarding this EVIDENCE about global temperatures. You have to act like it’s blasphemy even to ask some sim- matter. Whether one agrees or disagrees, there is only one independent party: the Planning Commission. After evaluating the projple questions.

What we do know is that the international “global warming” community was created with ect, it recommended approval, as you did. Thanks again for writing Robert N. Kipper conspiracies and political hit-jobs. The leaked email trail among its proponents destroyed much an unbiased article. ****** of whatever credibility existed among the “scientists” whose [now admittedly wrong] computer Regarding the 8767 Wilshire Blvd. development, the “fact” that models predicted the Earth turning warmer. What about figuring out how much warmer? Turns the City Council offered to have a “de novo” hearing does not out they put the thermometers near cities that retained the day’s heat. Of course the temperatures mean the council endorses the project application for making were higher next to the stove than next to an ice chest full of beer. changes to the existing commercial building. No approvals by the And about that polar ice cap – you know, the one that is disappearing somewhere? Real sci- council, nor any other governmental body, were given to the applience journals reported this week that some actual researchers looked under that ice cap and found cant (Kobar) as was mischaracterized by a recent local newspaper – guess what? These honest scientists (read: “real scientists,” not the grant-seeking politically- article. Not the medical overlay, not the pharmacy, not the showcorrect cabal that has milked this “global warming” hysteria for billions) discovered that the once- room space and not the increased floor space for a restaurant. The larger ice cap had grown so large that the bottom of the ice shelf ground down the top of a sub- only agreement with the applicant was to reapply in an attempt to merged mountain range. The mountains had blocked ocean water circulation underneath the ice modify some elements of the project. cap. Once the water flow returned, the ice cap shrank. It shrank because of water circulation, The planning and building and safety departments steered the permit process for the plans and specifications provided by the not temperature change.

Think about putting ice cubes into ice water just sitting there. They don’t melt very fast, do developer. It wasn’t until after the project was fully completed and they? Now think about running the same ice water over the ice cubes – the ice cubes melt faster! ready for tenant improvements that the developer decided to request modifications. By this time, the Planning Commission and How about that? Nature acts exactly as it normally does.

Of course, this kind of writing puts us into the category of “deniers.” To “deny” real facts City Council had approved and signed off on the project. The should be scientific blasphemy. Instead, today citing facts is considered “denying” and that is project, as is, represents a well planned and constructed building.

The building has remained vacant since its completion in 2011. supposed to be the blasphemy.

The claim of public benefit is overstated and unreliable at best.

We also know from this week’s reports on the National Security Agency’s tapping of our Will parking rate prices and available public parking space allocaphones and recording of our text messages that none of it has really helped catch the bad guys.

But who is the real “enemy” here? Apparently not Al Qaeda. We’re letting them regain or take tions be different? Will 50 free parking spaces be available only from time to time? Is there a substantial public benefit for increasover vast swaths of Iraq and elsewhere while the federal government buys billions of bullets for ing the size of a restaurant or having a stand alone automobile the Social Security Administration. How is Social Security going to stop the terrorists? Wait for showroom? Does this “benefit” only materialize if the developer them to come in to collect their monthly checks? succeeds in getting the entitlements it is requesting? Or do these It’s also been interesting to watch the governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, give the Obama and other options disappear?

Administration a great media circus to divert attention from its misuse of the FBI and Internal Despite the traffic generated by the 8767 project, traffic remains Revenue Service. Gov. Christie could come here to Southern California to learn how to tie up a significant issue at the Wilshire-Robertson intersection. (Note: traffic without really trying – just repave a road or highway. Once that’s been done, we know it the City is already planning a reconfiguration of the left hand turn is time for the utility companies to tear up the streets to put in new power or gas lines. Happens lane on south bound Robertson to accommodate 8767.) every time. (“New paving? Tear it up for new pipes!”) Christie’s staff’s bad judgment was takThe Planning Commission denied the application. The City ing matters into their own hands. Instead of trying to harass that one city, they should have given Council has voted 5-0 in support of the commission. The Planning the city a repaving grant. The traffic tie-up would have been much worse and lasted a lot longer. Department has provided findings that justify leaving the project as it is. City Treasurer Eliot Finkel, opposed the application at the last See how much smarter we are in California when it comes to tying up traffic?

This is so filled with irony, much of this would be funny if it were not so serious. But it is seri- council meeting. The City, at this juncture, has no obligation to award Kobor any of the ‘entitlements’ in the 8767 application. ous and there’s not much any of us can do about it.

Those in support of the developer’s application should reconsidSo, enjoy the sunshine and just remember, we live in Beverly Hills and “they” do not. er their position. You were not given the “facts” as some would have you believe.

Craig Davis Editor’s Note: There have been many votes by both the Planning The Courier Commissioon and the City Council. Some of the letters we have welcomes and appreciates received have to order of those votes confused. ****** “Letters to the Editor” I made the following comments at a public “blue ribbon committee” meeting last week regarding the North Santa Monica Please remember the following guideBoulevard renovations and the possibility of installing some sort of lines: bicycle lanes.

Bicycling is one of the essential choices we possess to make (1) The shorter the better; positive environmental change, both as individuals and as a com(2) Refrain from personal attacks or munity, and should not be ignored during this renovation. insults; Currently bicycling is a difficult and dangerous choice to make in (3) Keep to one topic; Beverly Hills. This renovation will be the most cost effective and (4) Do not send letters appearing elseefficient time for the City to show it is ready to join the surroundwhere. ing communities and the rest of the world in efforts to reduce our carbon footprints. Beverly Hills would gain a tremendous amount Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com; of credibility by taking a leadership role in the greening of Los Angeles on this very visible throughway.

I feel it is our duty to lend a hand and would like to think we Fax to: 310-271-5118; would want to be a leader and role model for the rest of the area.

From what I heard that evening, the surrounding communities are Mail to: just waiting for such a leader. I urge the committee to at least recThe Beverly Hills Courier ommend bicycle share lanes on Santa Monica. I have used 9100 Wilshire Blvd. (#360E), Crescent Drive for years on my bike and for the first time feel safe enough to ride in the street as opposed to on the sidewalk.

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