BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | AUGUST 16, 2013 Page 5
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Beverly Hills High ASB Head Loren Newman Now A Teacher Without A Class By Laura Coleman Last Friday, the Board of Education voted 2-3 against assigning Loren Newman to continue overseeing the Beverly Hills High School Associated Student Body or to take up a position in the English Department, effectively leaving the tenured high-school teacher
without a position at the start of this academic year. Board VP Noah Margo and boardmember Brian Goldberg voted to assign Newman to a position within the district. “We have a teacher that does not have a position or an assignment,” Board President Jake Manaster said following
the vote. Boardmember Lewis Hall said a decision to remove her from overseeing ASB was a “financial hardship on the school” given that her position has already been budgeted for an the English Department is already over-staffed. (see ‘NEWMAN’ page 14)
ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING— Last week Lily was featured as the Rescue Dog of the Week. Hyonchin Im (left) and her sons went to meet Lily at Shelter Hope Pet Shop, a rescue-only humane pet store, that same day. Lily found her new family within hours of her debut in The Courier. Another happy ending...and new beginning. Thanks to all the loyal readers of The Courier for constantly opening your homes to our furry friends. Check back each each issue for new rescue pets of the week.
Planning Commission Slaps Controversial Bar The Phoenix With Several Restrictions By Matt Lopez On Monday, the Planning Commission came down hard on The Phoenix, a bar and restaurant in the City that had been creating a lot of buzz among neighbors for its loud noise well into the wee hours of the morning. At a special meeting, the commission had the option to revoke the existing Development Plan Review and Extended Hours Permit for The Phoenix, at 14 N. La Cienega Blvd. Instead, the commission decided it will allow the restaurant to remain open, (see ‘THE PHOENIX’ page 14)
CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY—Former Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad presented a 100-year birthday proclamation to Dorothy Goldman on behalf of the City Council. Born in Massachusetts to Russian immigrant parents, she is still very active enjoying bridge, poker and bingo.
The Phoenix Bar & Restaurant at 14 N. La Cienega Blvd. BACK TO SCHOOL —Horace Mann PTA moms celebrated back-to-school this week with a Huskynation BBQ. Pictured left (from left): Janine Kleerup, Jenny Huang, Amy Galst and Phyllis Yosef.
Courier Photo by Anton Saleh
BHUSD Students Head Back To School Earlier Than Ever By Laura Coleman If you thought this was a quick summer break for Beverly Hills schools, you were right. After less than two months of school-free time, on Wednesday, Beverly Hills students headed back to school.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL —To welcome incoming kindergartners and their families to the campus, the El Rodeo PTA hosted an Ice Cream Social at the school last week for parents and students to meet, get assimilated and, of course, enjoy plenty of delicious ice cream. Pictured (from left): El Rodeo students Lily Nol, Emily Gilberg, Sophie Gilberg, Ximena Morales and Livi Maizes at the Ice Cream Social.
ribeye.” Richard R. Frank, president/CEO of Lawry’s Restaurants, stated: “Since we know beef best, we are now bringing guests our version of this American steak classic, a whole
(see ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ page 10)
The Beverly Hilton To Host Friendly House Awards Oct. 26 Friendly House L.A. is presenting its 24th annual awards luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 26, at The Beverly Hilton. The event honors Winn Claybaugh, author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and dean/co-founder of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s schools with the “Humanitarian of the Year” award; plus Sydney Holland, owner/CEO of Rich Hippie Productions and co-owner of fashion brand “Liv Grn” with
the “Woman of the Year” award. Viola Davis and Sumner Redstone serve as honorary cochairs with Peggy Albrecht and Michael Hollingsworth as event co-chair. The luncheon begins a noon preceded with a reception and silent auction. Individual tickets are $150. Call at 323-904-4400 or visit www.FriendlyHouse LA.org.
BHUSD Citizens’ Oversight Committee Seeks New Members By Laura Coleman Citizens’ Oversight Committee members can now stay on for a third term, following Tuesday night’s unanimous vote by the Board of Education tp extend the maximum num-
ber to three. As a result, the Beverly Hills Unified School District is is now actively seeking out new applicants for to join the COC. (see ‘COC’ page 14)
MISS LATVIA WINNING THE HEARTS OF ANGELENOS– Kristina Djadenko of Beverly Hills, a former “Miss Latvia,” was recently honored with a certificate of recognition by the city of Los Angeles for her various achievements in the arts, music, figure skating, higher education, broadcasting, and charities for underprivileged children across the globe. Her upcoming KristiD television show has the goal of inspiring young woman to discover and foster their inner beauty.
Lawry’s: The Prime Rib On La Cienega Introduces Ribeye–First Addition To Menu In Two Decades By John L. Seitz Lawry’s The Prime Rib on La Cienega, currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, this week introduced the first new addition to its menu in 20 years. It is called the “Lawry’s
This academic year marks the culmination of a three-year process to move up the school start date in an effort to more favorably align students and teachers with state testing, Superintendent Gary Woods told
standing 12 or 24-ounce rib roast grilled to order with a seared, caramelized texture and the savory flavor which only comes from charbroiling.” Corporate Executive Chef (see ‘LAWRY’S’ page 7)
15th Annual 5K Walk/Run For Suicide Prevention Sept. 22 By Laura Coleman The Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will hold its 15th annual walk/run for suicide prevention next month in Culver City on Sunday Sept. 22
in an effort to bring greater awareness to the consequences of suicide and cut down on the roughly 35,000 suicide-related deaths that oc(see ‘5K RUN’ page 14)