Larchmont Chronicle
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October 2012
vol. 49, no. 10 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile
SECTION ONE
Anderson Munger YMCA construction to begin Third St. site scheduled to open spring 2014
PETS of Larchmont annual edition. Pages 23-25 BUMPING up traffic safety on 6th St. 4 ART WALK in the Mile. 6
The new Anderson Munger Family YMCA will begin construction at Third St. and Oxford Ave. in October. A groundbreaking ceremony for the two-story community center is planned in January, and building completion is targeted for spring of 2014.
Bike lane, DWP hikes on agenda 'Today, Tomorrow' theme at MMRA
HOEDOWN at Pumpkin patch.
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FLICKA fashions still young at 20. 12 MEALS on Wheels for seniors, pets. 25 HERB ALPERT at Fairfax High benefit. 32
SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden
Impacts to the neighborhood from a proposed bike route on Sixth St. and city Dept. of Water and Power rate increases are on the agenda of the Miracle Mile Residential Association annual meeting. It will take place on Sat., Oct. 20 at the Korean Cultural Center, 5555 Wilshire Blvd., 10 a.m. to noon. The theme is “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” “We will look at the reason we formed 29 years ago, what we did this year and what the next year will bring,” said James O’Sullivan, MMRA president. “We will discuss how the bike route on Sixth St. will affect us as well as the Transportation Element Update and See MMRA, p 39
A lap pool, fitness center, childrens activity room and rooftop running track are among the amenities at the Y’s 26th branch in the city. Also included in the 30,000 square foot facility are an older adult class area, child watch room, locker rooms, member lounge and administrative offices. Parking is available for 160 vehicles. In addition to support from the John Anderson, Charles Munger and Fred Arnold families, funding has come from the Community Redevelopment Agency and tax credits provided by Chase, Lowe Enterprises and the LA Fund. The branch was first located at a former real estate office at the northwest corner of third St. and Larchmont Blvd. The facility moved to a new building at the present site at Third St. and Oxford Ave. in 1971.
Dining & Entertainment Restaurant and entertainment news will be featured in our annual Dining Guide in the November issue. Deadline to reserve ad space is Tues., Oct. 16. Call Pam Rudy at 323-462-2241 x 11.
A WARRIOR, COP AND PRINCESSES assemble to promote the Larchmont Family Fair on Sun., Oct. 28. Front row, from left, Chloe and Oliver Tosado, Jake Juno-Kasofsky, Julia Wolf; back row, Michelle Hanna, John Winther, president of Larchmont Boulevard Assoc., Fair sponsor, and Peggy Bartenetti (holding Audrey Wolf). Story on page 3. Photo by Alexandra Cooper
Proposed traffic changes on Hancock Park agenda Annual meeting is Oct. 16 at Burroughs Traffic concerns will be heading the agenda at the annual Hancock Park Homeowners Association meeting on Tues., Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at John Burroughs Middle School, 600 S. McCadden Place. Cindy Chvatal, HPHOA president, said city planner Claire Bowen will speak on future plans for transportation. Bowen heads the transportation element of the city’s Gen-
Attorney for Bungalow claims discrimination
On the Boulevard
Overcrowding cited KEATON estate opens for benefit. 6 OLD HOLLYWOOD on Wilshire walking tour. 2 HAUNTED Angelino Heights. 4
For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11
Attorneys for the Larchmont Bungalow return to L.A. Superior Court for the pre-trial in the criminal case on Fri., Oct. 19 in Courtroom 109. Defense attorney Alan Fenster seeks to prove the take-out has been discriminated against for not being allowed tables and chairs, while yogurt, bagel and coffee shops and other See Buungalow, p 8
eral Plan. The update will effect the entire city and how our streets will be changed in the future, said Chvatal. “We will focus on how the proposed plans will impact Hancock Park and how residents can voice their opinions of the plans at the meeting,” she added. Attendees can also view landscaping improvement to the Burroughs campus, some of which have been funded by the Association. Committee reports and election of the board of directors are also scheduled.
Glimpses by Jane
WINDSOR SQUARE block captains were treated to an annual dinner. See more photos on page 22
The hot weather didn’t deter Larchmontians from their appointed rounds. These include graduations, farewell parties and getting youngsters off to college. Friends like Evelyn Mazza, Kathy Ahmanson and Aggie See BLVD., p 21
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