Hey LV Neighbor's,
We would appreciate your help in locating a digital camera that went
missing Halloween night around a house that we are staying at on
Beechwood Blvd. If you or any of your children came across a digital
camera near 533 N. Beechwood Blvd., please call or e-mail us at the
contact information below. There are digital photos of our one year old
boy, Jordan, who was dressed up as Elvis in a blue sequined outfit.

Hope all of you had a great Halloween. Jordan thoroughly enjoyed
meeting all of you on Beechwood Blvd. last night. Please check with
your children though regarding the camera. This was Jordan's first
Halloween so the photos are very dear to us.

Thanks for your help.

Chris and Sarita
cell: 323-445-5697
cell:310-612-7656

Three older white or light skin Latino teens broke into a house on North Gower
today around
2pm. They were driving a white later model BMW either 5 series or 7 series. Be
on the lookout
for this vehicle. Please lock your doors during the day.
Thanks.

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the LVNA90004
group.

   File        : /supergrafhearing.pdf
   Uploaded by : euphoric52 <vincox@...>
   Description : Supergraphics Ordinance Report and Hearing Notice

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LVNA90004/files/supergrafhearing.pdf

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles

Regards,

euphoric52 <vincox@...>

This Thursday, in a meeting at Room 350, City Hall,  beginning at 830
(and possibly dragging into the afternoon) Thursday  November 13, the
Planning Commission will hold a hearing on a proposed ordinance that
would provide an interim ban on new supergraphic and off-site signs for
a one year period.    I will post a copy of the Recommendation Report
that you will be able to access by clicking on "Files" at the LVNA site

   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LVNA90004/

You can express yourself to the Commissioners by emailing the Planning
Commission's Secretary, James K. Williams at

james.k.williams@...

If I get better info about when exactly the ordinance will be discussed,
I'll pass it along.

Vince Cox







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UPDATES!

ISSUES!

HISTORIC SURVEY INFORMATION!

PLEASE COME DOWN!

Also, we are actively seeking active, caring community members to
participate in the neighborhood association board!  If you're
interested, please contact Board President Charlie D'Atri at
cdatri@... or any other current Board member!

Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit Project
Community Meetings

The City of Los Angeles, Metro, and the County of Los Angeles are
considering the feasibility of implementing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
project on Wilshire Boulevard. This project will examine the
potential for
dedicated curbside bus lanes during the morning and evening rush
hours.
There will be 4 community meetings held throughout the project area
to learn
about and comment on the project.

Please join us at any of the 4 meetings
(The same content will be presented at all meetings)

Wednesday, November 12th, 6-8 p.m.
Wilshire United Methodist Church
4350 Wilshire Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Monday, November 17th, 6-8 p.m.
Westwood Presbyterian Church
10822 Wilshire Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Tuesday, November 18th, 6-8 p.m.
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Bl, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Wednesday, November 19th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Felicia Mahood Center
11338 Santa Monica Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90025

The project area includes portions of Wilshire Boulevard from just
west of
the 110 freeway to the Santa Monica City line, excluding the City of
Beverly
Hills. A joint document, consisting of an Initial Study/Environmental
Assessment (IS/EA), is being conducted for the Wilshire BRT project
to meet
State and Federal environmental requirements.

For additional information or questions, please visit the Wilshire
Bus
Rapid Transit IS/EA website at http://www.metro.net/Wilshire.

Wanted!  Block Captains for the LVNA

We are searching for individuals to help with distribution of meeting notices
(fyi, the bi-annual meeting will be on Tuesday Nov. 18th at 7pm at Van Ness
Elementary School on Van Ness) and be point people for your block.  All streets
could use one, two or more people so that we can share the activity.

Being a block captain is also a great way to get involved in the LVNA and be
part of the leadership group.

Interested?  Email Lynda at lynda@... and I'll get you more info.

Lynda Keeler
lynda@...
323.459.4086


President/Co-Founder
Delight.com
Delightfulblogs.com

~ Delight has been voted one of the 100 HOTTEST ECOMMERCE SITES OF 2008 by
Internet Retailer Magazine!


Our mission: To put the Joy back into Shopping!

I recieved a notice of filming at 542 N. Larchmont Blvd. 11/21/08
ABC "Criminal Minds" Contact with concerns Phil Kane 310-505-8542

If anyone has suggestions or would like to participate please contact me ASAP.

We also need block captains for all of Windsor, Wilton Place, 300/400/500 of
Irving.

Lynda
Lynda Keeler
lynda@...
323.459.4086


President/Co-Founder
Delight.com
Delightfulblogs.com

~ Delight has been voted one of the 100 HOTTEST ECOMMERCE SITES OF 2008 by
Internet Retailer Magazine!


Our mission: To put the Joy back into Shopping!

Here's what your friends and neighbors need to do to get onto the LVNA
email distribution group.  It's fast, easy, informative, nutritious,
and delicious! (Even though it may not give you the secret to a flat
stomach)


Go to


www.lvna90004.org


(you can cut and paste the above in your address line in your browser).

Scroll down and look to the left of the page for the link to our LVNA
Yahoo Group.

Click on it.

Click on the box that says " Join"

put your street address in the comments part

The LVNA Yahoo webmeister will then add you to the list, after
checking that you're not a spammer.

Don't miss this important meeting at the Van Ness Elementary School Auditorium
(on Van Ness at Elmwood with lots of street parking) this evening.  Please let
your neighbors know as well.

We will have Capt. Lenny Hundshamer of the LAPD to answer questions about recent
break-ins and other security and safety issues.

If you know of some of your neighbors who don't want to go out after dark please
offer to take them with you to the meeting.  If you can't drive them home I'm
happy to do so.

Sincerely,
Lynda

Lynda Keeler
lynda@...
323.459.4086


President/Co-Founder
Delight.com
Delightfulblogs.com

~ Delight has been voted one of the 100 HOTTEST ECOMMERCE SITES OF 2008 by
Internet Retailer Magazine!


Our mission: To put the Joy back into Shopping!

and asked for the following to be posted:

We are searching for dynamic homeowners in your area who aren't
afraid to show their true personalities! The TV show is about the
realities and drama of home renovation. We want to see the issues,
the arguments and the real effects of taking on a project with a
spouse, friend or neighbor.  There is no host and no help…you are the
star of this 30-minute show!

If you have a great home renovation project (must include demolition)
and want to share it with millions of people across the US , you
might be an excellent candidate! Your personality means everything on
this show, so don't worry if you're not the greatest do-it-yourselfer.

For consideration, please send an email to renovation@... with
the following information included:

-Name

-Address or general area

-Age

-Contact Number(s)

-Detailed Project Description

-Estimated Project Length

-DIY Skills (do it yourself)

-Project Pictures (3 – 4 maximum)

-Personal/Family Picture (only 1)

-Exterior of Home (1 photo only)


*Also you must send us a video (DVD or DV tape format) to: Renovation
Realities, 342 Troy Circle , Knoxville , TN 37919 . Capture your
personality and a share some general information about your project.



Lauren Justice

Associate Producer

RIVR Media

ljustice@...

The City of Los Angeles, Metro, and the County of Los Angeles are
considering the feasibility of implementing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
project on Wilshire Boulevard. This project will examine the
potential for dedicated curbside bus lanes during the morning and
evening rush hours. There will be 4 community meetings held
throughout the project area to learn about and comment on the project.





Please join us at any of the 3 remaining meetings

(The same content will be presented at all meetings)





Monday, November 17th, 6-8 p.m.

Westwood Presbyterian Church

10822 Wilshire Bl

Los Angeles, CA 90024





Tuesday, November 18th, 6-8 p.m.

Southwestern

In the "Links" area of this site, under Local History, there are a
couple of links to cinema treasures' entries on departed Larchmont
Village movie theaters.  It would be great if a local resident could
provide a photo of either or both to that site.

THE HOLLYWOOD STUDIO DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

and

THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

Cordially Invite You to a
Presentation and Update
of the

HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY PLAN



Wednesday, November 19, 2008
6 p.m.


"Everything you always wanted to know about the 14-year Hollywood
Community Plan Update for Street Standards but were afraid to ask."



Please join us in learning more about this proposed plan!

Refreshments will be served!



The meeting will be held in the


Chapel of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038


If you have any questions, please contact the office of the HSDNC at
323-461-0773 or Mr. Ed Hunt, Chairperson of the Planning and Land Use
Management Committee for the HSDNC at 323-646-6287



This meeting is an opportunity for the community to meet and engage in
dialogue with the Mary Richardson of the Department of Planning and to
help shape our neighborhood!



The Presentation and Update of the Hollywood Community Plan will focus
on possible changes in street standards for the Hollywood Studio
District Neighborhood Council area.  This presentation will feature a
talk by Deborah Murphy, the consultant who conducted the study of
street standards in Hollywood.

Updated Recommendations on land use changes will be presented by
Planning staff in a series of briefings and Open

Hi all,

I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving.  We would like you all to be aware of
another robbery in our
neighborhood.  At approximately 10:00am on Wed. Nov 26th, someone
entered our back gate and broke in our master bedroom window.  They
ransacked our house and stole a camcorder and laptop computer
and even went so far as to empty out our kids piggy banks.  The police
think I scared them off when I came home because there were items
stacked up waiting to be taken.  We were very impressed by how quickly
a helicopter and police arrived.  Unfortunately no one was caught. 

Please be extra safe during this holiday season!

xo The Johnson Family
North Norton Ave

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Julie this really terrible news and unfortunately not isolated at this
point.

I walk at night for fitness and have felt uncomfortable lately and
noticed suspicious people lately.  To be clear, I have not witnessed any
crimes in progress however individuals that appear to be "looking
around."



One evening I was outside speaking with my neighbor, who happens to be a
LAPD officer and we noticed a young tall male with a backpack walking
several times around the block... this was around midnight!  He
suggested I carry a flashlight and pepper spray when I walk at night, it
sounded a bit extreme at the time, however with the recent rash of
incidents, I am beginning to consider it.



I have been thinking about a way to make our neighborhood safer and have
brainstormed with several residents and even thought about a way to set
up a patrol service as a possible for profit service or a volunteer
"fitness" neighborhood watch or a volunteer bike patrol...  I have not
been able to come up with anything tangible and will leave it our block
captains, private patrol and LAPD to handle it?  Any ideas?



Does anyone know how we can get neighborhood watch signs for the LVNA
area or if we can get custom signs made for LVNA and approved to post
around the area?  Maybe LVNA patrol or neighborhood watch signs for the
front yards.  any ideas?

Kevin Landa

North Lucerne


--- In LVNA90004@yahoogroups.com, Julie Johnson <juliescooking@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving.  We would like you all to be
aware of another robbery in our
> neighborhood.  At approximately 10:00am on Wed. Nov 26th, someone
> entered our back gate and broke in our master bedroom window.  They
> ransacked our house and stole a camcorder and laptop computer
> and even went so far as to empty out our kids piggy banks.  The police
> think I scared them off when I came home because there were items
> stacked up waiting to be taken.  We were very impressed by how quickly
> a helicopter and police arrived.  Unfortunately no one was caught.
>
> Please be extra safe during this holiday season!
>
> xo The Johnson Family
> North Norton Ave
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>




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Our neighbor to the south, on Van Ness, Frank Badami, notes: "We have a Sign
problem right here on the 500 Block of South Van Ness Avenue. The following is
related to this problem.  Your attendance and support is needed."



I am urging you to attend the Wednesday, Dec. 3, Town Hall meeting to support
Councilman Tom LaBonge's efforts to prevent more Billboards and Lighted
advertisements from going up in and around our community.



The following is a copy of John Welborne's important message detailing this
situation.





Attend: and Support Tom in his efforts to Stop our neighborhood from looking
like "Times Square".





DATE:       DECEMBER 3RD, 2008 

 

TIME:        WEDNESDAY EVENING – 7:00 PM 

 

WHERE:    WILSHIRE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

  300 S. Western Avenue 

       Los Angeles, California 90020 

Southwest corner of 3rd & Western 

Ave. 

PARKING:  In the Lot AT 3RD & OXFORD        

(Be sure not to park behind cars and 

block others) 




Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Association Stakeholders, Larchmont VIllage
Neighborhood Assn and others:

Councilmember Tom LaBonge's staff has asked neighborhood associations to
distribute a flier to neighbors about a "Town Hall" meeting that Councilmember
LaBonge has organized for this coming Wednesday, December 3. Field Deputy Nikki
Ezhari wrote that this will be a chance to meet the per
sonnel of the new Olympic Division of the LAPD and to "discuss possible capital
improvements" to the Wilshire Center / Koreatown area.

The Council District 4 flier can be found on the Windsor Square Association web
site:

http://www.windsorsquare.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/town-hall.pdf

As you probably know, Councilmember LaBonge is the elected representative for
much of the Greater Wilshire neighborhood (and much of the northern part of
Wilshire Center (AKA "Koreatown").

It turns out (according to CD4 staff) that discussing "possible capital
improvements" is to discuss, and get feedback about, community reaction to
LIFTING -- for much of the Wilshire Center area between St. Andrews Place and
beyond Vermont Avenue -- the EXISTING BAN ON NEW BILLBOARDS. This would allow
the giant, lighted signs that are causing so much commotion in passing vehicles
and living rooms and bedrooms throughout other parts of Los Angeles (as well as
large building-covering "super graphic" advertisements) to shine bright in OUR
windows. For more information, see:

http://outside.in/Koreatown_Los_Angeles_CA/tags/billboards

http://www.laweekly.com/2008-04-24/news/billboards-gone-wild/2

http://articles.latimes.com/2008/apr/18/local/me-billboard18

Councilmember LaBonge is to be commended for seeking community feedback on this
important issue. Although the district boundary separating his (4th) and
Councilmember Wesson's (10th) districts is the centerline of Sixth Street . . .
the bright lights and visual impacts will not respect that imaginary boundary.
All the residents and drivers and walkers
to the north, east, west, and south of any new BILLBOARD DISTRICT (technically
called a Supplemental Sign District) will be impacted by the new billboards and
super-signs.

One informed Angeleno, when told of this situation, opined that the Greater
Wilshire Neighborhood Council board of directors and other Wilshire-area leaders
should be alerted, going on the say:

"I am sure that the meeting topic is of vital interest. It is to discuss a
proposed Electronic Billboard District for all of Koreatown. We will all be
impacted. As City Hall knows, the Koreatown residential community is a silent
one. Meetings on Koreatown land use issues are attended only by developers. The
Koreatown NC is similarly home only to business interests, mostly nightclub
owners. This is why it falls to us, the residential community on the western
border of Koreatown, to speak up."

Well, Wednesday's meeting is the time to speak up!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
7:00 pm
Wilshire Presbyterian Church
300 South Western Avenue (at Third Street)

Parking: Please park in the lot at 3rd and Oxford

If you believe that it is inappropriate for one elected official to permanently
change the look of much of what is generally regarded as the "main street" of
Los Angeles -- Wilshire Boulevard -- just because that Councilmember is
temporarily holding office in the district that temporarily includes this part
of Wilshire Center (the elected officials and the district boundaries changing
every 10-12 years), then SPEAK UP NOW.

If you believe that anyone (you
, other residents, visitors) walking or driving EAST of Saint Andrews Place --
on Sixth Street, Wilshire Boulevard, or Olympic Bouleveard -- has RIGHTS . . .
vested interests . . . in what this part of OUR community looks like, SPEAK UP
NOW.

If you believe the many historic buildings existing in Wilshire Center deserve
to be VIEWED -- rather than wrapped in vinyl advertisements or covered with
bright, changing signs -- SPEAK UP NOW.

Please try to attend the meeting on December 3d. (I have a conflict.) It IS
important that many residents of Greater Wilshire show up to support
Councilmember LaBonge's effort to get community feedback.

Once the billboard ban for this area is lifted -- the genie will be out of the
lamp FOREVER (and the bright LED bulbs will be with us and all future
generations FOREVER). What sort of Los Angeles do YOU want for our future?

Please speak out next Wednesday evening.

And, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

-- John

 




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Please scroll all the way down to read. Illegal signs will be on the agenda
while the " lifting" will not be but we may be able to speak up on both
topics....
?Information conveyed by Patti Carroll, Beachwood Ave. of LVNA & LBA, and John
Welborne, Windsor Square Assn.
My apologies--Town Hall meeting is interesting and important but less urgent on
the billboard matter than previously thought.
Karen Gilman, Elmwood Ave.


From: "John H. Welborne"
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:10:40 -0800
To: John H. Welborne<john@...>
Subject: Update to CD 4 Neighbors Concerning December 3 "Town Hall" Meeting

Dear Neighbors:

Councilmember Tom LaBonge's staff last week asked neighborhood associations to
distribute a flier to neighbors about a "Town Hall" meeting that Councilmember
LaBonge has organized for this coming Wednesday, December 3. The staff member
wrote that this will be a chance to meet the personnel of the new Olympic
Division of the LAPD and to "discuss possible capital improvements" to the
Wilshire Center / Koreatown area.
?
The flier can be found on the Windsor Square Association web site:
?
http://www.windsorsquare.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/town-hall.pdf
?
As you probably know, Councilmember LaBonge is the elected representative for
much of the Greater Wilshire neighborhood (and much of the northern part of
Wilshire Center (AKA "Koreatown").
?
It turns out (according to an e-mail received today from CD4 staff) that
discussing "possible capital improvements" is NOT to discuss, and get feedback
about, community reaction to lifting -- for much of the Wilshire Center area
between St. Andrews Place and beyond Vermont Avenue -- the existing ban on new
billboards. However, "enforcement of illegal billboards is also on the agenda.
(There is a specific program called PACE - Pro-Active Code Enforcement - which
will be discussed.)"
?
The CD 4 staff wishes us to emphasize that Councilmember LaBonge did NOT intend
this meeting to be one to discuss Councilmember Wesson's proposal to create a
sign district in Koreatown, although Councilmember LaBonge "is very concerned
about the proposal." The office adds that "Councilmember LaBonge does not
support the creation of ANY new sign districts in Los Angeles."??
?
We've been asked to clarify this because CD4 staff does not want to disappoint
folks who attend the December 3d meeting when the Koreatown billboard proposal
is NOT a part of the agenda. On that subject, CD 4 staff advises:
?
"Anyone who is concerned about the creation of new billboard sign districts,
(which, again, Tom does NOT support)," should please write or email:
?
Gail Goldberg, Director of Planning
City Hall Mail Stop 395
200 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2601
?
gail.goldberg@...
?
We hope this clarifies matters . . . and that you are able to attend this
important community meeting.
?
Sincerely,
?
John H. Welborne
Vice President for Planning and Land Use
Windsor Square Association
?
?







Friends, This email is a CORRECTION. ?The Town Hall Meeting that we are still
all invited to attend and participate in WILL NOT INCLUDE A DISCUSSION ON
BILLBOARD'S OR LIGHTED ADVERTISEMENTS. ?This subject is not on the agenda and is
not a part of our Council Districts agenda.



Our Councilman's position is definitely against the poliferation of this type of
advertising. Carolyn Ramsay, Tom's Communications Chief recommends "Anyone who
is concerned about the creation of new billboard sign districts, (which, again,
Tom does NOT support) should please email'




Gail Goldberg, Director of Planning


City Hall Room

200 North Spring St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012




I will be out of town for this meeting and still urge you to attend and gain
valuable information re: Our new Olympic Division of the LAPD. Which will be
serving half of Windsor Square.




GoodThoughts, ?Frank







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-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Gilman <gilperson2@...>
To: gilperson2@...
Sent: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 9:32 am
Subject: Fwd: CORRECTION re: Town Hall Meeting Dec. 3rd





---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Karen Gilman <gilperson2@...>
Date: Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Subject: Fwd: CORRECTION re: Town Hall Meeting Dec. 3rd
To: gilperson2@..., Charles D'Atri <cdatri@...>, la brea
<labreacoalition@...>, "John H. Welborne" <john@...>


No billboards on agenda Wednesday night at the Town Hall meeting hosted by
Councilperson Tom La Bonge.






---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Badami TV <info@...>
Date: Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Subject: CORRECTION re: Town Hall Meeting Dec. 3rd
To: "gilperson2@..." <gilperson2@...>



Friends, This email is a CORRECTION. ?The Town Hall Meeting that we are still
all invited to attend and participate in WILL NOT INCLUDE A DISCUSSION ON
BILLBOARD'S OR LIGHTED ADVERTISEMENTS. ?This subject is not on the agenda and is
not a part of our Council Districts agenda.



Our Councilman's position is definitely against the poliferation of this type of
advertising. Carolyn Ramsay, Tom's Communications Chief recommends "Anyone who
is concerned about the creation of new billboard sign districts, (which, again,
Tom does NOT support) should please email'




Gail Goldberg, Director of Planning


City Hall Room

200 North Spring St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012




I will be out of town for this meeting and still urge you to attend and gain
valuable information re: Our new Olympic Division of the LAPD. Which will be
serving half of Windsor Square.




GoodThoughts, ?Frank







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Hi everyone,

A sweet young dog followed my husband and dog home just after 10 pm on
New Year's Eve. My husband first noticed him in the 500 block of North
Lucerne.  The dog is a short-haired male (possibly an Akita mix), tan
with big ears and some white markings on chest and paws. He seems to
be in good health and is friendly, so I'm sure he belongs to someone.
Unfortunately he was not wearing a collar or tag, and he is not
microchipped.

If you hear anything about someone looking for a lost dog or see any
signs or think of anything else that would help us get this pup back
home, please let us know.  My cell number is (323) 445-9659.

Thanks so much, and Happy New Year.

Barbara
North Arden Blvd.

11th and Vermont, tour the new police station, introduce yourself to
the officers and staff present.  Have fun!

They're going 'til 4 pm!

Yesterday (1/19) a suspected home-invasion burglar was apprehended in the 300
block of
North Norton.  The Olympic Division PD responded to a call about a suspicious
man sitting in
a car for hours.  When they checked him out, they found that the car was stolen
in Dec. in
Rampart Division, the man had a stolen wallet, stolen ID, stolen credit cards on
him...AND
they found burglary tools and property from at least five different people in
the trunk of the
car.  I heard there was a break in on Plymouth on Sunday (?) - perhaps this is
the guy!
HOORAY for Det. Chong and his colleagues - they were great to deal with - very
approachable and informative.

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I've attended this several times. Its a wonderful celebration of a great
American.  This year Mickey Rooney will read the Gettysburg Address











President Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration

On His 200th Birthday 1809-2009


Featuring the Gettysburg Address Recited by Mickey Rooney World Famous
Actor of Stage and Screen



17th Annual Abe Lincoln Remembrance in Los Angeles Thursday, February
12, 2009    Noon - 1:30 P.M.



Los Angeles National Cemetery, Westwood, CA Final Resting Place of U.S.
Military Men and Women Since Lincoln's Time 950 South Sepulveda
Boulevard, Just north of Wilshire Boulevard, at the 405 Freeway Free
Admission    Big Tent Protects Against Sun or Rain



Speakers

Matthew R. Byrne, Attorney/Alumnus, UCLA, UC Davis, King Hall School of
Law Rebecca Vail, Student, Santa Barbara High School

Master of Ceremonies: Gigi Perreau, Actress Music Program: The Vintage
Brass Band From Long Beach, Richard Upton, Director. Color Guards: UCLA,
Hollywood High School, and American Legion Post 283 Pledge of
Allegiance: Brendan Haiker, Student, San Diego State University National
Anthem & Selection: Charles Lane, Member, L.A. Opera and Master Chorale
Invocation: Dr. Myron J. Taylor, Minister Emeritus, Westwood Hills
Christian Church Welcome: Cynthia Nunez: Director, Los Angeles National
Cemetery Music Program: Southern Exposure Band, Steve Lewis, Leader
Local Schools: Abraham Lincoln High School, Birmingham High School,
Hollywood High School (Mr. Rooney's Alma Mater)

Former Speakers: Charlton Heston, Hal Holbrook, Stephanie Edwards,
Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, Steve Allen, Ray Bradbury, Tommy Hawkins,
Jack Smith, Michael York, Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J., former Hollywood High
principal Floria Trimble, and Lincoln re-enactor J.P. Wammack

Supported by Remembrance audiences, others inspired by Lincoln, American
Legion Post 283 of Pacific Palisades and endorsed by Westwood Village
Rotary Club. In Memoriam: Jack Smith, Author/Columnist, Los Angeles
Times

For more information contact:

Duke Russell, Founder, Annual Abe Lincoln Remembrance Phone:
323-464-6801       E-mail:duke.russell@...
<mailto:duke.russell@...>



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Fanciful is having a Valentine Chocolate and Wine Tasting on Feb 6, 6-
9 pm

It's a fundraiser for Alternate Route's Woodworking Bus who teach
woodworking to kids. Their woodworking bus will be there for everyone
to see.

More information on the Fanciful website: www.fancifullgiftbaskets.com

Wally and Terry at Fanciful have been wonderfully supportive of the
neighborhood and we encourage you to tell your friends about this very
worthwhile event.

I just received this e-mail, and thought I should post it on the board.  I have
been trying
to get in touch with our block captain, so our block can receive e-mails similar
to these,
but no luck so far.  Do we have anything like this connected with our area?  I
live on
Plymouth, just north of Beverly.  Thank You!

----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Segraves <tsegraves@...>
To: undisclosed-recipients <undisclosed-recipients:;>
Sent: Fri Feb 13 12:34:41 2009
Subject: SSA Security Alert Home Invasion Robbery


This is a security alert
The following e mail was sent to us regarding a home invasion that occurred
earlier today.
Please take note an use caution when someone is knocking at your door.  If
someone is
knocking, you ar not suspecting anyone or you did not request any service calls,
immediately call our car to respond as well as LAPD.

Thanks
Jerry & Terry, SSA Security
Dear Neighbors --
The following is a preliminary crime report. Captain Matt Blake, who commands
our LAPD
Olympic Division, called immediately to inform us, reassure us, and seek our
calm
assistance, as follows:

1. Around 9 AM this morning, Friday, a home invasion robbery occurred in the 200
south
block of Norton Street. The details come from the female homeowner, who reported
the
crime to the LAPD.

2. The suspects are two male Hispanics who were wearing orange jumpsuits of the
kind
you might see on roadside litter collection crews. They knocked on the front
door and
conducted themselves as if they were government employees seeking a signature on
paperwork. They then drew a gun, entered the home, and tied up and injured the
homeowner. They did not use their weapon. They departed with a large sum of
cash.

3. The LAPD is on the scene in full force. They are and will aggressively pursue
all leads,
including DNA, canvassing, witness statements. A veteran detective with a great
success
record is on the case.

4. If you have seen the suspects or similarly dressed/acting individuals, please
call the
Olympic Division with your details. Front desk: (213) 382-9102; Detectives Desk:
(213)
382-9380.

Many thanks for your calm cooperation.
Jane Usher
Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council


Terry M. Segraves, CFE
Vice-President
Shaw, Segraves & Associates, Inc.
SSA SECURITY GROUP, INC.
21601 DEVONSHIRE STREET #317
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
818-773-5600
818-773-5611 (FAX)
tsegraves@...

Hello everyone - Just got another SSA report about an incident that took place
today.


According to SSA this incident happened this afternoon in the 300 block of South
McCadden Pl., at 4:30 pm.  The victim, via e-mail, advises the following:

This afternoon at approximately 4:15 there was an attempted home invasion at our
residence, 3 __ South McCadden Place.
I was the only person home, although I am usually at work at this hour but had
taken the
day off.
2 males, early 20's 1 Black, 1 Hispanic or light-skinned
Black, drove into our driveway, rang our front door bell several times
(which I did not answer) and they then moved their car from the
driveway to park across the street, a bit 'catty corner'.  Watching out the
window, I saw
them leave the car, put on black hooded sweatshirts,
( I was in full alarm mode by now!) and they proceeded to walk down our
driveway to the back of our property. I then heard attempts to get into
the back doors/windows, and immediately called 911.  Simultaneously,
--and while scared out of my wits!!--they continued their jimmying and
then I could tell they had gotten onto a single story roof from which
they could access several rooms upstairs.  I fled our home,and called
back 911.  While watching from behind the neighbor's wall, I soon
watched 2 black females, late teens/early 20's also dressed in jeans
and hooded colored sweatshirts, get into the car (I had no idea they
where they came from!  (maybe 'spotters' ??), then out immediately and
(saunter!!) down the street, not wanting to attract attention.

Just at this time the police helicopter came overhead, and several
police cars were attempting to cordon off the area streets-- but one of
the hooded males streaked down the side of our property, jumped into
the car ( a golden-taupe new model Nissan, maybe Altima?  no plates,
but Galpin Ford new paper plates on the front, broken passenger side
mirror)......and screeched/burned rubber down the street towards 4th
Street.  The 2 females rounded the corner and then male #2 raced down
4th Street (apparently he had escaped the property by jumping the back
fence and headed south on Las Palmas to get onto 4th street--and (I
assume) they all--the 2 girls and male #2-- were picked up on 4th
heading toward Highland and undoubtedly eluded the police in the area.

I must say that, all things considered, the police responded quite
promptly, professionally, and on the ready line. Once they investigated
the property, they went through each room on all 3 floors and cleared
the house to my great comfort.

I write full details to let you know that there were several factors
that I believe contributed to the 'selection' of our home":

  #1 My housekeeper had just left the house--a bit early-- and headed to the
bus stop (might have they been watching for her exit??).

  #2  I suspect that they drove into the driveway to view the back portion of our
driveway, to determine if any cars were there and, hence, people were in
the house. Not sure what they would have done had I answered the
doorbell though !?!

  #3 The property directly behind us is posted For Lease and it is apparent that
it is presently unoccupied, hence, the additional opportunity for no
'surveillance'
to the back of our house.

I thank G-d and my lucky stars that I did not crumble in the midst of
this, and managed to keep my wits. I write with the hope that this note
may alert my neighbors near and far that there are bonafide "no
goodniks" lurking out there--even in broad daylight!-- and I encourage
everybody not to drop their guard nor become too casual about the
security of their property.

Kind regards,

Rachel

This incident, had the victim remained in the residence, would certainly have
had the
potential of going from a Residential Burglary to a "Home Invasion Robbery", or
even
worse.

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In the last couple of weeks there have at least 2 home invasion type
burglary attempts in Windsor Square/Hancock Park.  While I never
counsel people panicking, now is certainly the time for everyone to
make sure they're being both smart and careful.

Make sure your locks are used, make sure your neighbors know when
you're going away, make sure you have the necessary emergency numbers
handy (use the Links section to your left if you need to look 'em up)
and don't be afraid to notify LAPD if your radar makes you think
something is amiss on your street.

All,
An email was posted, I believe on another list I'm on, with a helpful
suggestion from someone from the City Attorney's office:  get an email/phone
tree gathered of your entire block, or as many folks as you can gather.
  When someone "suspicious" knocks on your door, immediately notify the
neighbors.  Last night I was babysitting for a friend and a young girl
knocked on the door around 8:45 and stated, "Can I talk to you?"  I did not
open the door and sent her away.  Turns out she knocked on several doors on
their block last night, with varying stories of needing money for school,
selling newspapers, etc., and exhibited some odd behavior.

So, when you see something odd, you can alert your neighbors!  Hate to be
overly suspicious or unfriendly, but these days...  -- Tara, North Gower


On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 6:33 PM, larchmontvillageneighborhood <
larchmontvillageneighborhood@...> wrote:

>   In the last couple of weeks there have at least 2 home invasion type
> burglary attempts in Windsor Square/Hancock Park. While I never
> counsel people panicking, now is certainly the time for everyone to
> make sure they're being both smart and careful.
>
> Make sure your locks are used, make sure your neighbors know when
> you're going away, make sure you have the necessary emergency numbers
> handy (use the Links section to your left if you need to look 'em up)
> and don't be afraid to notify LAPD if your radar makes you think
> something is amiss on your street.
>
>
>


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Greetings,

I'm searching for a local dog walker who can come to my office on Larchmont
Blvd. in the afternoon and take Lenny, our 2 year old puggle, for a half hour to
an hour walk.  I'm open to a neighborhood teen or young adult who'd like to do
this or referrals to professional services.

Thanks in advance,
Lynda

Lynda Keeler
lynda@...
323.459.4086


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