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ON THE COVER: Santa Monica resident Montana Coady is co-founder of Coady Culha, a renowned LA-based fine jewelry house. Photo by Chris Mortenson. Design by Arman Olivares.

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By Right projects Editor: Taking out the trash is what’s going on in this photo. A huge long reach fork lift is maneuvering into traffic and the parking lanes of Lincoln Boulevard (across from Pancho’s Tacos) to pluck a large bag of building waste off the second floor, then turning around to lower it into a waiting truck for disposal. This happens several times a day.

Unloading building materials from delivery flatbed trucks requires the same street blockage with two flagmen directing traffic.

Had the developer for this project spent the money for a tower construction crane (the ones with a pivoting beam and trolley atop a tall single

tower), the only impact on Lincoln would be the haul-off truck waiting in the parking lane. Tower cranes raise and lower their loads vertically, with all their maneuvering happening far above the street-level traffic. The developer who built the large 805 Ashland building behind this one at 2903 Lincoln is the same developer building 2903, but at 805 they spent the dollars for an unobstructing tower crane.

I raised this issue during the public input process over three years ago when the this project was being permitted, but the City was not interested in such granular level observations as how these details affect construction impact. Do you suppose such attention to detail will be considered when the “By Right”

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the beer can race was especially meaningful to me as I participated in that amazing experience for a few years when I was young and fit! It brought back the smell of the sea breeze and the excitement of competition. More of these stories!

Mike Morris Chatsworth IPCC report Editor: When I talk to my well-informed, environmentally-conscious friends about the latest IPCC report, which says we have just three years to start reducing global emissions or face climate catastrophe, their response is often: “Okay, but what’s the IPCC?” I try not to look shocked. In the current moment, I believe that the preeminent body that updates the world on the climate crisis should be on everyone’s radar, and the media has a responsibility inform us.

Many argue that the general public has little appetite for scientific knowledge, but I don’t buy that. In the past two

years, we have learned the often esoteric names of Covid variants and sat through detailed explainers of the immune system’s response to vaccines. The media could explain this to us too, if they gave it the weight it deserves.

Of course, the media will ultimately have to turn its attention to climate as the disasters start to multiply.

Back in 2018, I heard a story on the news about a guy whose house was destroyed by the Paradise fire in California. A reporter was with him when he went back to survey the damage and came to the realization that there was no way his then-missing, disabled wife could have survived the devastation. The story stuck with me. And it struck me that this is the true story of climate change. It’s not empty, abstract numbers. It’s the story of losing the people we love.

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project on the corner of Lincoln and Ocean Park Boulevard gets its permit? If you are not familiar with the term “By Right,” it refers to the state sanctioned shortcut that streamlines approval by eliminating much of the local scrutiny normally required. By Right projects need only tick all the boxes on some state determined check lists, and voila, the project gets green lights.

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“It was an amazing event with many happy customers who enjoyed visiting and shopping,” said show manager Casey Kennerson. “We can’t wait to see everyone again. We will be back October 21 to 23 at the Culver City Hilton and then at the Fairmont again next April, both of these events will be even larger with more exhibits. Check out our website for updates and show details.”

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By Kamala Kirk rom April 22 to 24, the Santa Monica Bead & Design Show took place at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. The three-day show presented 150 exhibits of artisan jewelry, beads, gemstones, clothing, handcrafted textiles and accessories.

Attendees met artists, artisans and tradespeople showcasing vast and eclectic displays of new and old, traditional and contemporary, finished pieces and components.

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Looking to the Stars

Westside filmmaker funds monuments for underrepresented astronauts

By Bridgette M. Redman t doesn’t matter what age you are, there is still time to be inspired.

For Santa Monica resident Steven Barber, a documentary filmmaker and CEO of Venicebased Vanilla Fire productions, that meant an opportunity to pay tribute to his childhood heroes.

What he sees as his most inspired success also came out of a disappointment.

During his youth, Barber’s father worked on the “moon buggy” as a General Motors employee and during his pre-teen years, he got to meet many astronauts, all of whom became his heroes.

One of the reasons he admires them so much is because he understands the danger involved in what they do and has never wanted to do it himself.

“I like the earth, I like oxygen,” Barber said.

When the 50th anniversary of the moon landing neared, he

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Santa Monica resident Steven Barber, a documentary filmmaker and CEO of Venicebased Vanilla Fire productions, has funded the creation of several monuments to honor underrepresented astronauts.

wanted to do a documentary on one of his close friends—Buzz Aldrin, one of the two men who first walked on the moon.

However, they ran into too many legal barriers and the project had to be canceled.

Barber took a ride on his bike and that was when inspiration struck. He would build monuments to the Apollo crews. After a few phone calls, he hooked up with a marine at the Kennedy Space Center who was familiar with his documentary work, particularly “Return to Tarawa,” about MIAs in World War II. It was something Barber found serendipitous—that he would find someone who actually knew of his documentary work and was a fan of several of his movies. It was something that would open doors for him that might not have otherwise been opened.

“Everything in my life has led to what I’m doing now,” Barber said.

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Encino in 1951, Ride died in 2012 in La Jolla.

While Ride wasn’t from Santa Monica, Barber discovered that she was buried in the Santa Monica Woodlawn Cemetery, mere blocks from his home. He said he often visits her and talks to her, keeping her up to date on his project.

The project? A sculpture of Sally Ride that will be placed at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island in New York.

The dedication will be June 17 of this year. Made by the Lundeens and Bainer, Barber raised the money to fund the creation of a gold and bronze statue of Ride that stands at 7 feet tall.

It wasn’t easy to find funding—especially since shortly after he launched this project, the pandemic started. Barber said he reached out to every billionaire he could. He was especially disappointed that he couldn’t get female CEOs and billionaires interested in the project. But he managed to get the funding and while the sculpture was built, he filmed every step of the way in preparation for a future docu-

mentary focused on Ride.

Once the Ride statue is installed, Barber plans to focus his efforts on more people underrepresented in the United States’ current sculpture memorials.

Next up is Jemison, who was the first Black woman to be accepted into NASA’s astronaut training program and the first Black woman to enter space on Sept. 12, 1992. Born in 1956, she is also an engineer and physician. Jemison and Barber have been talking about the monument and she has given her approval to have it done.

While raising money for the Jemison monument, Barber is also raising money to honor Ellen Ochoa, the LA astronaut One of Barber’s most recent projects is a sculpture of who was the first Hispanic female astronaut Sally Ride that will be placed at the woman in space. She flew four Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island in New York. shuttle missions—something Barber said qualifies her as an going to be my best idea,” Barber to see more underrepresented “official bad ass” because of said. “Sally Ride isn’t going to be how dangerous shuttle missions astronauts recognized in the my best idea. My best ideas are country’s monuments—and are. She spent nearly 1,000 still ahead of me.” making documentaries about hours in space in 1993, 1994, their lives. It is his hope, 1999 and 2002. She then went though, that having found his on to become the first Hispanic Vanilla Fire Productions inspiration that his best ideas director of NASA’s Johnson vanillafire.com are yet to come.

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He was told if he could raise the money, the sculptures could go up in a Space Garden.

Barber began fundraising and was able to get the finances to hire Mark and George Lundeen and Joey Bainer to work on sculptures of the Apollo 11 mission and the Apollo 13 project. Lundeen Sculptures is based in Colorado.

Both are now open to the public. The Apollo 11 monument is at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center and the Apollo 13 monument is at the Houston Space Center.

But Barber didn’t stop with the Apollo crew monuments. One of the things he learned was how very few monuments there are of women. Only 2% of all monuments are of women— fewer than dogs and cats, which make up 5% of monuments. So, Barber set his sights on Sally Ride and Mae Jemison, both female astronauts.

Ride was the first American woman in space, taking trips in 1983 and 1984. She was the third woman in space, as the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova in 1963 and Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982. Born in

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A Community-Minded Dream Come True

Village Well Books & Coffee brings together people and ideas for the greater good

By Marin Heinritz ears ago, when Jennifer Caspar and her husband lived in Baltimore, they’d go for walks in the city and fantasize about one day converting dilapidated building into theaters that showed old movies, to create a space where people would convene around art and ideas, to make something old new again.

Dreams have a way of becoming reality, but often not in the ways we originally thought.

Today Caspar, who was named 2021 Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Culver City Chamber of Commerce in the Founders category, has created Village Well Books & Coffee, a welcoming space where people convene around art and ideas, but it’s in Culver City, not Baltimore; and it’s a bookstore and cafe rather than a movie theater.

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Village Well Books & Coffee is a woman-owned independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Culver City that was founded by Jennifer Caspar.

bought the space and started the business right before the pandemic began, and long before that, “along the road to dreaming and not having the resources to do it,” Caspar’s husband died and provided enough money through a life insurance policy for her to make their dream come true.

At first, she thought she might just open a coffee shop, because the idea of opening a bookstore seemed way too challenging.

“I had the gift of the money that was there and also the time to let the idea percolate and I just one day decided, ‘Oh, maybe bookstores aren’t that hard,’” Caspar said.

The space she found in November 2019 in Culver City was perfect, there was plenty of community support for the business, and “everything just fell into place,” Caspar said.

Then the pandemic hit. So Caspar launched the website, worked from home, put a sign on

the door of the new space that had to be closed that books could be bought online from the up-and-coming bookstore, and filled the orders that were then hand delivered by her and her kids.

“None of that was planned, it just kind of happened because of the pandemic,” Caspar said.

“There were definite silver linings for me.”

But as the pandemic shifted and changed, and the lockdown lifted, the real impetus for Village Well as a community gathering space began to take shape.

Inspired by the cooperative community spirit of Mercado La Paloma in South Los Angeles, the bookstore and cafe became a place people wanted to be, where they could learn, work and share ideas.

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The bookstore and cafe have been full of people, so “that’s definitely part of what’s been a boon for us,” Caspar said.

“People appreciate the rituals of civilization—that we’re all in this together.”

It’s not just customers, but employees who appreciate the small independent business and its community mindedness.

“When I hear—you read every day—businesses can’t find workers, people ask every day if they can work here,” Caspar said.

“It attracts people who want to be in a welcoming and accepting space. We have offbeat people.”

Caspar is slowly growing the events hosted at Village Well, and their dedication to sharing ideas about social justice issues spurred by Caspar’s personal interest and history working for nonprofits. Every month the bookstore highlights an issue such as homelessness, racism, criminal justice reform and the environment; and they recommend books, host events, and Caspar writes a monthly article

for the Culver City News dedicated to raising awareness about the issue.

“The more facts we can get out there, the more we can drive the conversation towards something that solves problems,” Caspar said. “I wanted people to understand better so we can have smarter conversations.”

The business itself is also dedicated to smarter, solutionoriented business practices that also help build community, one of Caspar’s chief goals with Village Well. For example, in addition to hosting an author event featuring Jesuit priest Father Greg Boyle, founder of Home Boy Industries—the hugely successful gang intervention program to help promote his book and transformational ideas—the cafe serves pastries created from one of the businesses that puts former gang members to work.

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They created a brightly colored 30-foot mural of Culver City landmarks with the help of 250 local school children who, with little kits sent to them at the beginning of the pandemic, made special mosaic hearts and flowers that are sprinkled throughout the mural.

“The beautiful thing is when the kids recognize the one they made and make a physical connection to this space,” Caspar said.

And it’s that kind of belonging and human connection this independent bookstore is all about—and exactly what Caspar envisioned. Connecting readers to books, authors to readers, people to ideas, and quite literally community members to each other. It’s the antidote to separation and isolation.

“I see neighbors running into each other,” Caspar said.

“There’s just all these overlapping communities.”

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Ghisallo serves up authentic wood-fired pizza

By Jessica Koslow ark Meyuhas and Bruce Horwitz are quite deliberate when they pick a street on which to open a restaurant. In 2009, they launched The Tasting Kitchen on Abbot Kinney, serving contemporary Italian with a focus on farm to table. And in Fall 2021 they opened Ghisallo, a wood-fired pizza kitchen on Santa Monica’s Ocean Park Boulevard.

But the two restaurateurs don’t just pick locations based on popularity. They both live on the Westside with their families, and they also consider community.

“We love Santa Monica,” Horwitz said.

“It has been a welcoming community from day one. We wanted to open a restaurant that the community could make their own. There is a natural gravity to independent, small business in Santa Monica that doesn’t exist in all communities.”

The inspiration to open Ghisallo, which is a mountain near Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy, came from smoke.

“What it tastes like and what it does to the air immediately surrounding the restaurant,” Horwitz said. “There is a

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Ghisallo is a wood-fired pizza kitchen on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica. flavor and feeling of authenticity when you are near a restaurant using woodburning equipment. It can’t be replicated with gas or electric ovens.”

Designer Matt Winter, whose clients include Gjusta, Mirame in Beverly Hills and Firestone Brewery on La Brea, has combined a classic pizzeria vibe with outdoor lit patios in the front and back.

The front patio is dotted with high-top

tables set off from the sidewalk by a stylish wooden gate. Outdoor dining was a must considering Ghisallo opened during the pandemic.

The menu offers more than pizza: saffron rice croquettes, rigatoni pasta with braised veal shank, an Italian sub and a house made four-layer Valrhona chocolate cake.

“We have worked hard to create the perfect single slice and we’re close,”

Horwitz said. “I can eat the veggie slice all day long. The meatballs aren’t bad either.”

Although Ghisallo is a more casual operation, Horwitz shared that he has learned a few things owning The Tasting Kitchen that he can apply to all of his businesses.

“The fundamentals of hospitality never change,” he said. “Take care of people the best way you know how and they tend to return. It has worked for over a decade at The Tasting Kitchen. Restaurants are not the easiest path for a small business person. Margins are extremely small, and it’s so easy to be derailed by a myriad of landmines that are unique to our line of work. That said, when your spot is full and people are enjoying themselves, it’s a wonderful feeling. It’s a little like having a hit musical. So much about hospitality is theater.”

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By Kamala Kirk ndulge in healing, wellness and relaxation at the new milk + honey spa in Culver City located at Ivy Station. Originally launched in Austin, TX by Alissa Bayer in 2006, milk + honey’s award-winning spas provide guests with an immersive spa experience committed to clean ingredients, giving back to the community and a truly relaxing environment where you are pampered in a natural healing process.

Services range from massages and facials to nail treatments such as manicures and pedicures. milk + honey Culver City is conveniently located by a wonderful mix of historic buildings, theaters, galleries and unique restaurants on the south east corner of Venice and National Boulevard.

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Grammy winner Latonia Moore stars as the titular heroine, an Ethiopian princess trapped as a handmaiden in Egypt. As a forbidden romance blooms between her and the Egyptian captain, Aida’s father arrives with a chance to reclaim their homeland—at the cost of betraying the man she loves.

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Enjoy summer at the Annenberg Community Beach House It’s close, yet a world away. There’s no cost to visit or enjoy many amenities at this public Beach House, open to all. Enjoy spectacular ocean views, a splash pad, playground, tours of the Marion Davies Guest House, beach courts and fields, free Wi-Fi, and Back on the Beach Café. Stand-up paddleboard rentals are available as well as complimentary beach wheelchairs.

For casual beachy gatherings, reservable canopies on the sand are available for groups of up to 30. The Cardboard Yacht Regatta kicks off summer on Saturday, June 18. Starting Sunday, June 19, the pool is open daily with different schedules for June and July through Labor Day. June SaMo PRIDE events include Drag Queen Story Hour for youth, Sunset Swim for all adults 18+, and The Braid storytelling salon. In July and August there are Seaside Storytimes, Sunset Picnics, and more Sunset Swims.

Summer-inspired classes include Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Floating Fitness Workouts. Prefer dry land? There’s Beach Volleyball for adults and youth, yoga with an ocean view, and Bounce Children’s Gym. For the most up-to-date information, follow the Beach House on social media, visit and subscribe to the newsletter at annenbergbeachhouse.com or call (310) 458-4904.

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The California Heritage Museum is pleased to announce a “NEW” event site in Santa Monica.

The California Heritage Museum resides in a 1894 turn of the century house originally built by Senator John P. Jones, the founder of the City of Santa Monica for his son, Roy Jones. In 1977, on St. Patrick’s Day, the house was moved to its current location on picturesque Main Street. Given to the City, the house became a fine art, folk art and decorative art museum.

The spacious grounds are the perfect outdoor venue for weddings, celebrations, corporate and private parties.

Rates are reasonable and “discounts” are available for Monday through Thursday rentals.

Casual “Food Truck” parties (perfect for children’s events) and formal receptions and sit-down dinners catered by the fine dining staff of the beautiful Victorian restaurant can be arranged. Outdoor and indoor events can be designed.

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Advance your training this summer and fall with exceptional in-person classes for every level—children, pre-professional and adult ballet dancers.

Westside Ballet offers unique Summer Sessions and Intensive programs to fulfill the demand for exceptional ballet in the greater SoCal community.

SUMMER SESSIONS: Led by Westside’s exceptional resident faculty and esteemed guest instructors, the Summer Sessions are designed to strengthen and nurture young dancers’ technique and artistry. Classes are offered in a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Flamenco and more!

Spaces still available for Children’s Division. For ages 3 to 18 - for Levels Creative Movement/ Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5) through to Level 7: two 3-week Summer Sessions (June 20 – July 1 and July 18 – July 29).

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By Kamala Kirk nspired by the grand villas of the Mediterranean and the beachy vibe of Santa Monica, Hotel Casa del Mar invites guests to unwind in style. The exquisitely styled guest rooms and suites showcase local coastal art and residential design, and many feature sweeping vistas of the coastline from Palos Verdes to Malibu. For those looking to relax, loungers and cabanas are available at the hotel’s outdoor pool and the hotel is offering a new facial at Sea Wellness Spa using the MBR skincare line.

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS: Teen Ballet Workshop, July 5–8; Children’s Creative Workshop, July 11–15; Intermediate Creative Workshop, July 11–15; and Advanced Workshops (Ballet 5+, 6 and 7) - curated for the advanced ballet student, these offer dancers the exciting opportunity to study with renowned Guest Artists. Followed by daily class, students will learn excerpts from the world’s most famous ballets and choreographers: Forsythe’s ‘In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated,’ June 13–17, with Sarah Hay (Semperoper Ballett); The Works of Bournonville, August 1–5, with Nilas Martins (NYCB); Balanchine’s ‘Serenade,’ August 8–12, with Ms. Pat Neary (NYCB); Petipa’s ‘Swan Lake,’ August 15–17, with Indiana Woodward (NYCB).

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By Kamala Kirk oak up the sun on Southern California’s most iconic stretch of coastline and take advantage of everything the oceanfront property has to offer – from al fresco dining experiences and a lavish spa to a show-stopping pool deck and a new kid’s camp.

Pamper yourself at ONE Spa, which offers a signature facial by Augustinus Bader, Swedish and deep tissue massages, a steam room and other amenities. Dine with friends and family at 1 Pico and Coast, Shutters’ ocean view restaurants that offer indoor and al fresco seating. Enjoy a picnic on the sand with Beachside Bliss, Shutters’ quintessential Southern California picnic experience, which includes coastal chic décor, a small table, umbrella and delicious bites. Shutters has also teamed up with Santa Monicabased dance company, Funky Divas and Dudes, to offer a new Rockstar Beach Camp where kids can dance, build sandcastles on the beach, play in the ocean and perform acting games.

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American Beauty’s steaks are the star of the show

American Beauty is a neighborhood steakhouse on Rose Avenue in Venice. during their breakfast service from 8 to 11 signature Win~Dow items like that classic smash burger everybody loves.” a.m. every weekend.

“It is made with American Beauty house brisket and fries inside, and it is the best thing to eat after catching some waves or American Beauty before you head down to Venice Beach,” 425 Rose Avenue, Venice he said. “We also have a $3.95 breakfast 310-412-0075 sandwich with grilled bologna, $2 coffee americanbeauty.la and we’ll put an egg on any of our

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The parking lot was transformed into an outdoor dining space and is completely fenced in from the hub bub of Rose, filled with 100 tons of gravel and a centerpiece 20-foot olive tree.

“We built a wood deck with high-top tables off the bar and mill-worked a four-sided booth that acts as both the heart of the space and the planter of the olive tree,” Goodman said.

Led by Chef Elisha Ben-Haim, American Beauty’s spring menu features an assortment of new items for guests to try— among them a mac and cheese dish with extra sharp cheddar and crispy breadcrumbs.

“Steak is the star of the show year round, but the bountiful Los Angeles farmers markets really guide what Chef Elisha puts on our menu,” Goodman said. “Some of the seasonal dishes that are currently being featured are our grilled Castroville artichokes, delta asparagus, blistered sugar snap peas and a strawberry shortcake with a biscuit recipe that Chef keeps under lock and key.”

Goodman also shared a local secret that the Win~Dow at American Beauty serves one of the best breakfast burritos in town

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By Kamala Kirk ocated on Rose Avenue in Venice, American Beauty is a neighborhood steakhouse that opened its doors in September 2019. The restaurant’s name is poetic with various interpretations that range from a type of rose to a Grateful Dead album. According to Jeff Goodman, CEO of American Gonzo Food Corp., “we want to leave it up to our guests to decide what it means to them.”

Beyond the rustic exterior is a casual but highly designed space that includes an open kitchen and the restaurant’s signature open-air horseshoe bar.

“We left the exterior of the building and the mosaic untouched to maintain a sense of place – it was a part of the fabric of Rose Avenue and Venice,” Goodman said.

“The kitchen is on display so everyone can get caught up in the romance of a live wood fire. It was also important to us that the horseshoe bar was the social hub of the space, part of the street and also sheltered from it and promoting conversations with people on the next stool and across the bar. Our bar is equally suited for dropping in for a couple of drinks or enjoying a full meal. We offer a broad range of local and small production

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By Bridgette M. Redman ontana Coady’s life can sound a little bit like a young girl’s fairy tale at times.

Living in Santa Monica, she’s surrounded by diamonds, horses, dogs, a man she loves and her first baby. It’s a life she’s built from enduring passions and a commitment to a business that provides people with unforgettable personal experiences.

Her mom was also a horseback rider and Coady, who is a ranked equestrian, was born on a property with ponies and horses in Malibu.

“I started riding before I could walk,” Coady said. “It’s always just been in my blood and a part of my life. When I was about 6 years old, I started competing on the circuit.”

In the world of showjumping, there are “hunters” and “jumpers.” Coady leaned toward the world of hunters and has continued with that her entire life—taking short breaks to attend USC and have a baby in 2021.

“Hunters are where you’re judged on the accuracy, the grace and the elegance,” Coady said.

“Everything has to be in stride.

The amount of strides in between each jump has to be a certain number. If you’re given a course, the elegance, the beauty, the scope of the horse as well as the horse’s athletic ability to jump (is judged). The rider is traditionally supposed to be effortless looking.”

Jumpers, on the other hand, are seen in the Olympics where a horse needs to get around a course as fast as possible and they are judged on speed and how high they jump. It wasn’t a world that appealed to Coady as much as the elegance of hunters.

Love is something that opened her other worlds as well—both as a parent, partner and co-founder of Coady Culha, a line of bespoke jewelry that designs custom diamond jewelry and specializes in engagement and wedding rings; and as a competitor in dog shows with the family’s Russell Terrier, Miss

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Coady partnered with Bert Culha in 2012 to become diamond dealers. Culha came from a family of diamond dealers and had the relationships they needed to form a business. They started sourcing stones for clients and creating engagement rings, then it turned into a one-stop shop for bespoke jewelry.

“I have a very discerning eye, so a lot of people come to us for that,” Coady said. “Then we have an incredible craftsman that we work exclusively with and he’s incredible. People come to us when they want jewelry and ask us how we would design it. Then I go through the process with our clients and Bert helps us find the stones. Then we have our craftsman create everything bespoke—everything we make is custom and our clientele is solely based on word of mouth.”

While they do everything from earrings to necklaces to bracelets, Coady still finds it exciting to work on engagement rings.

“It’s such a special purchase for someone, it’s so sentimental,” Coady said. “It’s a once-in-alifetime experience working with the groom or whoever is purchasing the engagement ring and finding that perfect stone for that relationship and coming up with a design that is uniquely theirs, knowing that it is going to make the bride happy and be a surprise.”

Their relationship with their clients doesn’t end at the wedding, though. Their brand is focused on building and curating a jewelry collection that is specific to each client. They’ll continue to work with them to create jewelry for special occasions such as an anniversary, Mother’s Day or birthdays. They want to make special, unique pieces for each of those occasions that goes with the rest of their collection.

“The most exciting thing about creating jewelry is designing a piece for someone that is meaningful, special and unique, but also a classic and staple item,” Coady said. “So, nothing that is too trendy or is going to be out of style or too out there that you wear for a year and then isn’t relevant anymore. (We design) pieces that can hold the test of time and that you want to pass down to your family, but also you’re able to wear on an everyday basis.”

Like her equestrian career, Coady Culha fits in with her lifetime passions. She said she’s

always loved people and is a very social person—something that allows her to work well with people and engage in cooperative creation. She describes herself as very creative and a lover of beauty and dressing up.

“I love fashion and I’ve always loved jewelry,” Coady said. “So for me, every day it’s fun because I get to kind of dip into all the different parts of myself—my creative side, my social side, my networking side.”

She said she’s also a romantic at heart, something that not only helps her in her business, but is what has led to her recent life changes and the creation of a new family.

Coady and her partner, Benjamin Randall, met in January 2020 and were set up by her mother. He was then living in New York, but came to visit Coady just as the pandemic hit.

He stayed and they eventually moved in together, soon after deciding to start a family. It was this life change that led Coady into the world of dog shows.

“I’ve always been fascinated by and loved dogs,” Coady said.

“It’s a similar kind of person involved in the horse world and in the dog world.”

She had an Irish terrier who wasn’t a show dog, but she took him to get groomed by one of the top dog handlers in the country.

She met his show dog and realized she’d love to have one if the opportunity presented itself.

When she and Randall got in a relationship, he told her he really wanted a dog and they thought it would be fun to get a show dog.

A breeder connected them with a Russell Terrier and they started the process of learning how to be dog show parents.

Their pup, who is almost 2 years old, won her major at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs and has qualified for Westminster in November.

It also helps that their son, Coady James, also loves the dog.

She has high praise for both her partners—her business partner and her boyfriend, both of whom she said were highly supportive of her during her pregnancy and early motherhood.

With a supportive community, Coady continues to pursue her dreams—as a mom, businesswoman, equestrian and dog show competitor.

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Playing With the Jack of Hearts

Jamie Daniels and his band pay tribute to classic Dylan PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE JACK OF HEARTS BAND

The Jack of Hearts Band consists of Greg Cahill (lead guitar, mandolin, vocals), Jeff Howell (keyboards, accordion, vocals), Jamie Daniels (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Tom Newbold (percussion, vocals) and Andy Keathley (bass guitar, vocals).

By Bridgette M. Redman hen Jamie Daniels left Arizona to come to Los Angeles, it was to focus on his acting career, one that has scored him appearances in television shows as wide-ranging as “Winning Time” and “Good Girls” to “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Conan.” However, Santa Monica opened other doors for him.

On May 20, Daniels and the group he founded, The Jack of Hearts Band, will perform at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica at 8 p.m. A tribute band to Bob Dylan and The Band, Jack of Hearts consists of five musicians (Greg Cahill, Jeff Howell, Tom Newbold, Andy Keathley and Daniels) who capture the sound and personality of the classic singer-songwriter who has been performing

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for the past 60 years.

Daniels first fell in love with Dylan as a college student when he was learning how to play the guitar.

“His music just totally blew my mind,” Daniels said. “I don’t think I’d ever had a musical hero up until that point, or somebody that I really connected with on such a deep level. His music just spoke to me in a way that nobody else had. But I never thought I would be doing it like an act.”

That was something that came from Santa Monica. Back in 2007, Daniels and his friends would go to the Britannia Pub every Sunday to listen to a Beatles tribute group called Number Nine. He’d been playing the guitar for some time and realized that when he played along with Dylan, he

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sounded quite a bit like him.

“I could imitate him pretty well in a way that wasn’t overly jokey,” Daniels said. “So, the guys in the Beatles band were generous enough to let me come up one night and try my hand at performing as Bob Dylan.”

He performed three songs and afterward, one of the guys in the band told him that he felt like he was seeing the young Dylan from the 1960s and that Daniels was welcome to perform with them whenever he wanted. For the next year or two, he’d join them at the end of their set to play a few Dylan tunes.

Then in 2009, he decided he wanted to do a tribute to both Dylan and The Band, who performed and toured with the singer. He put an ad out on Craigslist and The Jack of Hearts Band was born. While

Daniels has continued his acting career, he notes that music and acting feed into each other, so the band has been a side project of his for the past decade.

The May 20 show will be the third time the band has returned to the Ruskin Group Theatre.

It’s an intimate performance space that seats around 50 people and the $15 ticket price includes a drink. It’s a place that Daniels has attended both as a student and an actor, and he said the theater has been gracious about letting them perform there.

The show will highlight both the careers of Bob Dylan and The Band, with half dedicated to each. All the band members sing and have their own parts in the show. Daniels points out that there is a certain magic to a band performing live on stage

where anything can happen.

“When you hit those grooves, it’s really special and you feel it,” Daniels said. “With my band, we get into these really awesome bluesy and rock’n’roll grooves and just have a good time. That’s what I’m there ultimately for—to have a good time for myself, for my band and for the audience. The energy that my guys bring to it is what makes our band stand out. You can tell we’re having a lot of fun and interacting with each other.”

Dylan, whose songs became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements, released his first album exactly 60 years ago when he was 21 years old.

It’s a career that has long spoken to Daniels and that he appreciates being able to introduce to younger people

ArgonautNews.com period that has really amazing versions of Dylan songs,” Daniels said. “We’re going to be doing songs from that show entirely styled like that show.

We’re going to have a violinist and pedal steel player, and some of our friends are going to come and help us out and join us in a big party. It should be really exciting. It’s something that is brand new for the band that we’ve never done before that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time.”

For those who want a preview of The Jack of Hearts Band’s sound and to follow their events, all of the information can be found on their website.

Daniels remains grateful that

in the middle of his acting career, hanging out at a Santa Monica pub opened up a chance to perform music that he loved.

“It’s funny, it just kind of fell into my lap,” Daniels said. “I never really planned on it.”

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Westside resident and actor, Jamie Daniels, founded The Jack of Hearts Band, a tribute group to Bob Dylan and The Band. who aren’t as familiar with Dylan’s music.

“He has a very unique voice and is able to speak a certain kind of truth that I just relate to and I like to relay that to people,” Daniels said. “I want to keep his impact going out there and just show people some really cool music and really great lyrics that they hadn’t heard before while showcasing some of my favorite Dylan stuff. It’s kind of like keeping his essence alive out there—not that he needs me to do that.”

While Daniels has never met Dylan, he has seen him live in concert several times. The first time was with his dad at the

Arizona State Fair in 2002.

“I couldn’t understand a word he said,” Daniels admitted. “I was shocked. It was not what I expected at all, but I love just being in the same room with him. I was very far back so he was an ant on the stage. I love his voice, even if people complain about the way it is these days. For me, it’s like being in the room with Shakespeare in a way. I just got to be in his presence.”

Over the years, Daniels said he’s seen Dylan many times in both Phoenix and LA. This past March, he and his dad went to a Dylan concert in Phoenix, nearly 20 years to the date of when they saw him the first

time. In that concert, Dylan debuted “Crossing the Rubicon” off his latest LP. It was his first show of 2022, continuing the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour.

Following the May 20 show, The Jack of Hearts Band will perform at DylanFest 32 on June 4 in Torrance, where they’ve performed for the past decade and then, for the first time, on Oct. 22 in San Pedro, they’ll perform a tribute to the Rolling Thunder Revue at the Warner Grand Annex. The Rolling Thunder Revue is a famous tour that Dylan did in 1975 and Martin Scorsese recently did a documentary about it.

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Open Highways

Nine Mile Station produces ‘magical’ career

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski ill Hawkins was traveling between New York and Los Angeles, caring for his ill mother, when he started to contemplate his own life.

“My mom had a stroke and I went back to New York to take care of her,” the Venice resident said.

“She passed away later that year. I was going back and forth between LA and New York, spending a lot of time in hospitals. I had a lot of time to think about things.”

The singer-songwriter worked through his grief and considered his life without her and his music career. Hawkins’ solo project evolved into Nine Mile Station — Hawkins, drummer Nick Moran, guitarist Fernando Perdomo, and bassist Brendan Vasquez. Perdomo does double duty as guitarist and producer.

“I found the name Nine Mile Station in an old book about California ghost towns originally listed at 9 Mile Station,” he said.

“I’m intrigued by the idea of how a place can exist and then disappear but the idea of it remains in your imagination.

While navigating the loss of my mother, the idea of this band Nine Mile Station saved my life multiple times.”

Nine Mile Station is releasing its debut album, “Open Highways,” on May 23. It will celebrate at the Whisky A Go Go. Assembling the band was no easy task. Hawkins went through several musicians. In March 2019, he met the drummer, Nick Moran. “I persuaded him to be part of this little gang that had only existed in my head,” Hawkins said.

Vasquez was next, followed by well-known session musician, Perdomo.

“He was featured in ‘Echo in the Canyon,’” Hawkins said of Perdomo. “He was featured in that as one of Jakob Dylan’s bandmates. There he was on stage with Beck, Fiona Apple and Brian Wilson. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. He has an amazing presence.”

The two connected via social media — and it worked in Hawkins’ favor as he contacted

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Nine Mile Station is, from left, bassist Brendan Vasquez, drummer Nick Moran, singer Will Hawkins and guitarist Fernando Perdomo.

Perdomo when a bandmate left him hanging before a show.

“In a panic, I called him at 11 p.m. and asked if he could join us,” he said with a laugh.

“Without a rehearsal, he showed up and knew every note of every song.

“It was one of the most amazing shows I ever performed in during my entire career. The chemistry was unmistakable.”

It was evident to fans, too. The room slowly filled and by the end of the show, the audience was shoulder to shoulder.

“The floor was moving, everyone was having such a great time,” he said. “It was really magical. It doesn’t happen like that. After the show, we had a beer and he (Perdomo) shrugged, ‘Am I in the band?’ I said, ‘That was a blast. Let’s do it.’”

Recording “Open Highways” was — to use that word again — “magical” and troubling.

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Station entered the studio, the pandemic hit, leaving the musicians without work or money. To save the project, Hawkins, in an admitted “dark place,” sought help from a former boss: Grammy-winning producer Al Schmitt.

“Al texted back, ‘Hey, I’m in the studio with Neil Young, I’ll definitely listen to the tracks, but it might take a couple weeks,’” Hawkins said.

“I said, ‘Hey, man, I’m happy with whatever input you have.’

An hour later, Al called: ‘I’m driving home with my wife, we’re listening to the songs and they’re great. Send me the files — I’ll start mixing tomorrow.’

Al and Niko Bolas came in as partners to mix the record and really helped us. This project became like the light at the end of the tunnel. The band not only survived COVID, it flourished during the lockdown and we became a family.”

Schmitt died in April 2021, leaving “Open Highways” as

yet another testament to his talent. This album was one of Schmitt’s last projects, along with Neil Young and Willie Nelson.

“April 26, 2021, Al died,” he said. “That just devastated all of us. To the strength of the band, we powered through. The power of the music we made together kept us going.

“We’re finally releasing the music we made and celebrating the life of Al, who was a great mentor and friend of ours.”

The song “Caught in the Rain” is the focal point for “Open Highways,” which borrows from Tom Petty, Counting Crows and Replacements.

The single at radio right now is “California,” which, again, Hawkins called “magic.” It turned out to be exactly what he heard in his head.

“While the world shut down and isolated, we grew as friends, collaborators and artists,” Hawkins said. “The likes of Al Schmitt and (subse-

quent producer and Ventura resident) Niko Bolas wouldn’t have had the bandwidth to work with us. The bottom line is that a lot of these songs—and the entire album—wouldn’t exist had it not been for the pandemic.

“The darkness in grieving my mom and working out my own self, led to the light of this music. It’s a funny thing now how something so painful can launch something so beautiful. I feel like a bit of an orphan sitting around feeling sorry for myself, but I thought what my mom would want for me. She’d want me to be happy.”

Nine Mile Station WHEN: 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 WHERE: Whisky A Go Go, 8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood COST: See website for details INFO: whiskyagogo.com

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Have an event for the calendar? Send it to kkirk@timespublications.com Live in Concert! The Music of Bob Dylan & The Band Friday, May 20 The Jack of Hearts Band, a Bob Dylan tribute group that authentically replicates the sound of Dylan and performs across the United States, will celebrate the music of Bob Dylan & The Band live at The Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica. Tickets include a complimentary beverage of your choice. $15 per person. Tickets available online.

3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, 8 p.m., jackofheartsband.com Celebrate National Strawberry Month Saturday, May 21 Celebrate National Strawberry Month with strawberry pancakes and strawberry jam, and take home some strawberry plants.

Bring your kids to Ishihara Park Learning Garden for a familyfriendly gathering. Bring your own utensils and coffee mugs, and you will be entered in a drawing to win a new Bat House. Wander the orchard and see how a communal garden works! Sponsored by Santa Monica Roots and City of Santa Monica Community Gardens Program.

2909 Exposition Park, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m., santamonicaroots@gmail.com

On Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m., The Jack of Hearts Band will perform a spectacular live experience showcasing the very best of Bob Dylan & The Band at The Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica.

Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, May 21 This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11.

14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty. gov/mdrfarmersmarket COURTESY OF JACARANDA MUSIC

The critically acclaimed Jacaranda Music concert series based in Santa Monica concludes their 18th season of musical experiences with season finale programs taking place on May 21 at 8 p.m. and May 22 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.

Jacaranda Presents “Italian Modern” & “Festa by the Sea” Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22 The critically acclaimed Jacaranda Music concert series based in Santa Monica concludes their 18th season of musical experiences with season finale programs taking place May 21 and 22. The weekend begins with “Italian Modern,” a Saturday evening concert featuring the music of Luigi Dallapiccola, Ferrucio Busoni, Luciano Berio and Igor Stravinsky. “Festa by the Sea,” a short concert without intermission, takes place on May 22 at 4 p.m. followed by the ticketed courtyard after party. The weekend festivities will take place at First Presbyterian Church located a half block from the ocean. Tickets $20 to $45, purchase online.

1220 Second Street, Santa Monica, jacarandamusic.org/ concerts Succulent Building Class Sunday, May 22 Sugar palm, located at the iconic beachside hotel Viceroy Santa Monica, and boutique Highland Park plant shop The Juicy Leaf, are partnering up once again for an exclusive succulent building class and brunch. Under the palms on the poolside outdoor patio, Juicy Leaf owner Felix Navarro will guide attendees on constructing and caring for their own succulent arrangement. Tickets include a

cocktail or mocktail and a Black Elegance succulent arrangement. Before or after the workshop, attendees can also indulge in brunch bites from Sugar Palm’s Spring Sunrise Menu. Engaging and accessible for those of all ages and artistic abilities, the workshop will allow participants to flex their creative muscles, enjoy great company and dine on innovative, market fresh cuisine. $65 per person.

Register online or call 310260-7500.

1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, 12 p.m., opentable. com/r/sugar-palm-oceanavenue-santa-monica Westside Voices presents “All That’s Jazz” Sunday, May 22 Join this award-winning acappella group for an hour of great music, fun and some surprises at Tut’s Grill. Tickets $10. Reservations appreciated, but not required. For more information, call Harris at 310-822-9067.

12114 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, 4:30 p.m., westsidevoices.com Flavors of India Tasting Sunday, May 22 Mélisse is having a one-nightonly “Flavors of India” tasting menu created by sous chef Shahzad Bhathena in celebration of his Indian heritage for AAPI Month. This is a special menu that chef/owner Josiah Citrin is delighted to share with guests. A portion of

proceeds will benefit Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization that partners with minority women chefs that cook meals for people experiencing food insecurity. $175 per person, with an optional $125 wine pairing. Reserve online.

12114 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, 5:30 p.m., exploretock.com/melisse Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, May 22 Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.

2640 Main Street Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, May 22 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events. 12198 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org Motor Avenue Farmers Market Sunday, May 22 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a wonderful opportunity to create synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine.

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How To Get The Most Out Of Home Inspections So, your dream home is almost within your reach. But before you start thinking about your mortgage, insurance packages, and, of course, moving in, you’ll have to ensure your property is in excellent condition. Hiring a home inspector must be your top priority of all the home-related things you need to include on your list.

A professional inspector will examine your property to give you an idea if you should push through or not with your home buying transaction. Home inspections are crucial processes in purchasing a house in the United States, and it’s also a way to know if you’re putting your money where it’s worth. Regrettably, due to excitement, many people tend to skip this step. And this could result in several sudden repairs you might not be monetarily ready for.

To get all the information you need regarding your future home, take these tips into consideration: 1. Check Your Inspector’s Credentials It’s vital that the inspector your hire is trustworthy and credible enough. Professionals like from areas like Modesto home inspectors are certified at their job and will gladly help you through the real estate process. You’ll need their knowledge and advice before deciding what to do with the property, whether you’re buying or selling it.

However, not all states call for home inspectors to have a license or a surety bond. Always confirm your state’s requirements regarding real estate professionals. If licenses are optional, you can still do some digging on your own. Either way, verify that the inspector you’re availing the services of has a good reputation among homeowners. If not, you may risk receiving reports ridden with errors

2. Join The Inspection Since you have something to do with the home being inspected by services like Modesto Home Inspector, you must show up during that time. Sometimes, you might not be allowed into particular areas on the property. But if you have the go-signal to accompany the inspector, make an effort to be present.

Home inspections aren’t like going into a mall or to the park. There are a few precautions homeowners must follow when joining an inspector. These are: Wearing the proper footwear: Unoccupied properties usually keep dirt, dust, and dampness everywhere. Some houses might have floor damage that needs urgent repair too. Wearing closed-toed shoes like sneakers or tennis shoes will protect your feet from injury and grime from your walk around the house.

Leaving your pets and children behind: Even if your kids beg you to take them with you, it’s best to leave them in the care of relatives or a babysitter. The same goes for your furry family members. Children and pets may distract you during the inspection and encounter accidents while exploring.

Without any distractions, you can freely ask the inspector any questions you might have about the home.

3. Ask And Listen As Much As You Can Home inspections are a paid service. They generally aren’t super quick, nor do they take forever. So, don’t rush and don’t settle on a decision right off the bat. Observe every tiny detail you possibly can, and if something piques your curiosity, don’t hesitate to ask the inspector.

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Keep your eyes and ears open though. Inspectors aren’t required to tell you upfront what you should do with the house. So, you have to listen carefully for specific keywords. These hints and words include:

condition of the power outlets. Sockets might have moisture, posing a problem when you plug appliances. Use this opportunity to look for the house’s key controls, such as the circuit breaker and the main water shutoff points.

• Significant; • Major; • Get estimates; • Immediate repair; and • Fungal material (also known as mold).

Examining the plumbing system is equally important during a Modesto Home Inspection. Inspect faucets, leaks, and the water pressure. Low pressure may indicate more severe plumbing concerns. While you’re at it, inspect the house’s heating, too. Check how old the furnace and water heater are and if they’re working properly

The inspector should also inform you of any concerns regarding the house. Take this as your cue to begin looking for referrals for experts. After all, a home inspector isn’t a specialist in repairing a home. So, anything they mention, from electrical issues to septic system maintenance, needs your utmost attention.

4. Take Photos Don’t forget to bring a camera during a home inspection.

The home inspector should bring their own, too, so they can take photos of the spaces that might be too dangerous for you to check.

Luckily, thermal and infrared cameras are more common nowadays. You and the inspector could use these to take photos without prying off the flooring or drywall. Yet using advanced technology like this might require an additional fee.

6. Inspect The Place Yourself Accompanying the home inspector shouldn’t be the only time you examine the property. Make time to visit the house whenever you’re free before you settle on a conclusion and before you make negotiations.

You don’t have to go alone, though. Tag your partner, friend, or relative along. They might pick up details you missed the first or second time there. Both of you can write up your own reports and cross-check your records with the information from the inspector. This way, big-ticket fixes won’t surprise you that much should you buy the house.

Conclusion

Taking pictures will help you record proof of any areas of concern. You can review these photos later and choose the steps to fix the issues before buying or selling the property.

It’s significant to have a professional home inspector from areas like Modesto and others examine a property is vital before making a final decision. Houses are a massive investment, so you must ensure the place is up to your standards.

5. Check Power Outlets And The Plumbing

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change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Argonaut News Paper. Dates: 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022084200 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRIPLE L AUTOBODY AND CAR SALE. 2420 South Marvin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lion Bennett, 2420 South Marvin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand d o l l a r s ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) .

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COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Beverly Sue Powers, 6200 Vista Del Mar Unit 210 Playa Del Mar, CA 90293. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Beverly Sue Powers. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 06, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Andrew Galiardi, 3921 Wilshire Blvd., Unit #609 Los Angeles, CA 90010. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LESLIE CAROL DUTTON a.k.a.

LESLIE CAROL ROBERTS DUTTON CASE NO. 22STPB03771 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LESLIE CAROL DUTTON a.k.a. LESLIE CAROL ROBERTS DUTTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Isabella Salem in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Isabella Salem be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an

low the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 05/20/2022, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 79, Location: 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-Stanley Mosk Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00175 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of RACHEL LYNN KHOURY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: RACHEL LYNN KHOURY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) RACHEL LYNN KHOURY to RACHEL LYNN SORSA 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/24/2022.

Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: April 25, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 04/28/22 , 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22

CHAVEZ ROCA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) THELMA MARITZA CHAVEZ ROCA to THELMA MARITZA ROCA 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/17/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: X. The address of the court is 150 W. Commonwealth Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: April 19, 2022.

Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 04/28/22 , 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00191 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN to SIOE IN COTHRAN 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/01/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401Santa Monica Courthouse. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: May 05, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22, 06/02/22

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22AHCP00141 Case No. 22TRCP00158 SUPERIOR COURT OF SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of LOS ANGELES. Petition of THELMA MARITZA JESUS ISMAEL MUNOZ, for CHAVEZ ROCA, for Change Change of Name. TO ALL of Name. TO ALL INTERINTERESTED PERSONS: ESTED PERSONS: 1.) Peti1.) Petitioner: JESUS IStioner: THELMA MARITZA MAEL MUNOZ filed a petiCHAVEZ ROCA filed a petition with this court for a detion with this court for a decree changing names as folcree changing names as follows: a.) JESUS ISMAEL lows: a.) THELMA MARITZA MUNOZ to JESSE MUNOZ CHAVEZ ROCA to THELMA 2.) THE COURT ORDERS MARITZA MAY ROCA19, 2.)2022 THETHEthat ARGONAUT PAGE 37 all persons interested in COURT ORDERS that all this matter appear before this persons interested in this court at the hearing indicmatter appear before this

Legal Notices NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2045 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PROJECT TITLE:

Los Angeles County 2045 Climate Action Plan

PROJECT LOCATION:

Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (County), acting as the lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), completed a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Los Angeles County 2045 Climate Action Plan (2045 CAP). The County has prepared this Notice of Availability (NOA) to consult with and request comments from responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and other interested parties regarding the environmental analyses presented in the DEIR. The DEIR is being circulated for review and comment by appropriate agencies, as well as organizations and individuals who have requested notification.

PROJECT LOCATION Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. See Project Vicinity Map below.

PROJECT SUMMARY Approval of the Draft 2045 CAP would require an amendment to the Los Angeles County General Plan 2035 (General Plan) to replace the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Community Climate Action Plan 2020 (2020 CCAP), an implementing component of the General Plan’s Air Quality Element.

The Draft 2045 CAP includes the following: An updated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory for 2018.

New emissions forecasts for 2030, 2035, and 2045.

New GHG emissions targets for 2030 and 2035, and an aspirational goal of carbon neutrality for 2045.

A revised suite of GHG emissions reduction strategies, measures, and actions in response to public comments to be more clear, specific, feasible, and quantifiable.

• A technical modeling appendix to explain the Draft 2045 CAP’s GHG emissions reduction estimates.

• A consideration of environmental justice and equity concerns.

• A new development review consistency checklist to allow projects to streamline CEQA compliance by using the Draft 2045 CAP, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5.

From Executive Order S-3-05, which expressed the intent of the State of California in 2005 to address the issue of climate change through reducing GHGs, to AB 32 and other more recent legislative and other governmental actions, two things are clear: (i) preventing or mitigating climate change is a key component of the state’s sustainable future, and (ii) local governments play a key role in reducing communitywide emissions with their control over local land use planning. In 2016, for example, Senate Bill (SB) 32 and its companion bill, AB 197, established a new statewide GHG emissions reduction target of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and included provisions to ensure that the benefits of state climate policies accrue to disadvantaged communities.

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PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD In accordance with Section 15105 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the County has scheduled a 45-day public review period for the DEIR. The formal public review will start on May 25, 2022, and end on July 8, 2022.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Please submit written comments on the DEIR no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 8, 2022.

Please send by mail to the following address: Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning Attn: Thuy Hua 320 W Temple St 13th Floor Los Angeles CA 90012 For email submittal of your comment letter, send to: climate@planning.lacounty.gov All written comment letters/emails will be included in an appendix in the Final EIR and responded to in the Response to Comments section of the final document.

AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS A digital copy of the DEIR is available on the project website at https://planning.lacounty.gov/site/climate/los-angeles-county-cap/.

A printed copy of the DEIR is available for public review by appointment during normal business hours at the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning’s headquarter office (320 W Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012).

To ensure additional public access to the DEIR, printed copies of the document (with electronic copies of all appendices) are available for review at the following County libraries: • AC Bilbrew Library 150 E El Segundo Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90061 •

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While several initiatives at the state level will help reduce GHG emissions, they alone will not be sufficient to meet the 2030 target mandated by SB 32. The County is preparing the Draft 2045 CAP in response to the state’s efforts, with the following goals:

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• Implement the GHG emissions reduction strategies of the Air Quality Element of the General Plan.

• Ensure that the County contributes its fair share to statewide GHG emissions reductions.

With these goals in mind, the objectives of the Draft 2045 CAP are as follows:

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Identify appropriate GHG emissions reduction targets that closely align with state and local climate goals.

Provide a road map to achieve GHG reductions to meet the GHG emissions reduction targets.

Encourage sustainable housing production at all levels of affordability, including increasing housing densities near transit to the extent allowed in the General Plan.

Demonstrate a level of GHG emissions below which the County would have less than cumulatively considerable GHG impacts for future environmental review projects and provide CEQA streamlining for development projects (serve as a “qualified CAP”) via a Draft 2045 CAP Consistency Checklist.

Implement climate action policies of the General Plan (which are summarized in Section 2.2.1, Relationship to the Los Angeles County General Plan, in Chapter 2, Project Description).

LIST OF SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ANTICIPATED AS A RESULT OF THE PROJECT The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would have the following significant impacts: Aesthetics: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions would: have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista; be visible from or obstruct views from a regional riding, hiking, or multiuse trail; substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway; substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings because of height, bulk, pattern, scale, character, or other features and/or conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality; and create a new source of substantial shadows, light, or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area.

• Agriculture and Forestry: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use; conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, with a designated Agricultural Resource Area, or with a Williamson Act contract; and involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to nonagricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use.

• Air Quality: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan; result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of a criteria pollutant for which the Project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard; potentially expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; and contribute to a significant cumulative impact to air quality associated with TAC emissions.

• Biological Resources: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: have a substantial adverse indirect impact (i.e., through habitat modifications) on one or more species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by CDFW or USFWS; have a substantial adverse impact on sensitive natural communities (e.g., riparian habitat, coastal sage scrub, oak woodlands, non-jurisdictional wetlands) identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by CDFW or USFWS; have a substantial adverse impact on state or federally protected wetlands through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means; and interfere substantially with the movement of native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.

• Cultural Resources: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5; cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a unique archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5; directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature; and disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries.

• Hazards and Hazardous Materials: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials or waste into the environment; emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25-mile of sensitive land uses; and impair implementation of, or physically interfere with, an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan.

• Hydrology and Water Quality: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would, in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to Project inundation.

• Noise: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies; and generate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels.

• Transportation: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: conflict with an applicable program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and substantially increase hazards due to a road design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment).

• Tribal Cultural Resources: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, or of a resource determined by the County, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in Public Resources Code Section 5024.1(c).

• Utilities and Service Systems: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunication facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects.

• Wildfire: The Project, as a result of projects facilitated by Draft 2045 CAP measures and actions, would: substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan; require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment; and expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE SITES Various sites in unincorporated Los Angeles County are identified on lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, including known contamination sites identified in the EnviroStor database that need further investigation (i.e., 149 school investigation and school cleanup sites, 165 state response sites, 18 federal Superfund sites, and 370 voluntary cleanup sites) and hazardous materials sites identified in the GeoTracker database as having the potential to affect groundwater quality (i.e., 7,528 leaking underground storage tank sites).

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INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: JESUS ISMAEL MUNOZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as folName Change lows: a.) JESUS ISMAEL MUNOZ to JESSE MUNOZ 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/08/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: M. The address of the court is 825 Maple Ave Torrance, CA 90503. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: May 12, 2022. Deirdre Hill, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 05/19/22, 05/26/22, 06/02/22, 06/09/22

Summons STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HORRY DOCKET NO.: 2019-DR-26

than one (1) year prior to the filling of this action.

2. Defendant is a resident of the State of California, C o u n t y o f L o s A n g e l e s.

Background 3. The parties were married on August 8, 2011 in the State of California, County of Los Angeles.

4. The parties last resided together as husband and wife in State of California, County of Los Angeles.

5. No children have been born of this marriage and none are expected.

Divorce-One Year Separation 6. The parties separated on June 12, 2014, and have lived separate and apart without cohabitation since that time.

7. Reconciliation is neither expected nor desired.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that the Court inquire into the matter and things contained herein and issue its Order, granting Plaintiff a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from Defendant on the grounds of a one year's continuous separation, and for such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper.

Jay M. Bultz Attorney for Plaintiff BULTZ LAW OFFICE, P.A. 417 79th Avenue North, Suite A Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Phone: (843) 626-2006 Fax: (843) 839-9496 PUBLISHED: Argonaut Newspaper 5/19/22, 5/26/22, 6/2/22, 6/9/22

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