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October 2012 Beachwood Newsletter
Fall Meeting Monday Oct 29 at 7 p.m.

  

Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting
 
Beachwood Cafe will be our meeting place. Please bring neighbors and friends so we can get caught up:

Justin Hager, representative from our Assemblyman Mike Gatto's office will give a brief overview of Mr. Gatto's views on our area and answer questions.

Hollywood Police Captain Bea Girmala will attend and answer questions from neighbors on recent crimes in Beachwood Canyon.

Meet our new Council District 4 Deputy, Alice Roth.

Please attend and share any concerns you have regarding our neighborhoods.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more info on Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association, go to BeachwoodCanyon.org

Send email to [email protected]
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Apple's Cook apologizes for Maps flaws, recommends rivals

Remember in our last newsletter, we shared how Apple Maps was sending visitors up dead end roads and had completely reversed the new navigation anchoring. After much effort, the City Council office and other agencies had successfully gotten Google, among others, to direct seekers of the Hollywood Sign to viewing sites like the Griffith Park Observatory for their cherished photo opportunity. The day after our newsletter, the following Reuters announcement was made and we have inserted an abbreviated version for you:

 

(Excerpted from a Reuters article By Poornima Gupta)

 

"Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook apologized Friday to customers frustrated with glaring errors in its new Maps service, and, in an unusual move for the consumer giant, directed them to rival services instead, such as Google Inc's Maps.

 

The rare apology follows Apple's launch of its own mapping service earlier this month, when it began selling the iPhone 5 and rolled out iOS 6, the highly anticipated update to its mobile software platform.

 

Users complained that the new Maps service - based on Dutch navigation equipment and digital map maker TomTom NV's's data - contained geographical errors and gaps in information, and that it lacked features that made Google Maps so popular, including public transit directions, comprehensive traffic data or street view pictures.

 

'We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better,' Cook said in a letter to customers released on its website, adding that the company 'fell short' of its commitment to deliver 'the best experience possible to our customers.'

 

Unusually, he suggested that customers download rival mapping services available in Apple's App Store, while the company improves the product.

 

'While we're improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app,' he said in the letter.

 

The last time Apple faced such widespread criticism was in 2010, when users complained of signal reception issues on the then-new iPhone 4 model.

 

A defiant Jobs at the time rejected any suggestion the iPhone 4's design was flawed, but offered consumers free phone cases at a rare, 90-minute press conference called to address those complaints.

 

Cook's suggestion that Apple users download other map apps, particularly Google Maps, represents an about-turn for Apple, which had introduced its service as a direct challenge to the popular service offered by ally-turned-rival Google.

 

Apple Maps replaced the Google Maps app, which is no longer available on iOS 6. Users now have to access Google Maps through the browser.

 

Cook said that more than 100 million iOS devices are using the new Apple Maps and that the more people use Maps, the better it will get."

 

 

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Obituary for Michael Sherman Hoffer

  

 

This obituary was sent to us by Don Colhour. A long time resident of Hollyridge Dr., he was with his life partner, Michael at his passing a few weeks ago. We felt it appropriate to share this with you: 

 

Michael was born in Quantico, Virginia. He grew up in San Diego and from an early age was involved in music and theater in Balboa Park's Junior Theater, Starlight Opera and the Old Globe. He played the piano and organ professionally and composed musical scores beginning at age 12 for theater performances. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1960 and attended San Diego State University, majoring in Speech and Theater Arts.    

 

Michael worked at Universal Studios and continued to pursue his acting career. Appearing in the pilot of "That Girl" with Marlo Thomas, "Gomer Pyle" with Jim Nabors, " Mannix" and "General Hospital." Michael rose to Director of Entertainment for the Universal Studio Tour where he worked for 18 years before joining ABC Entertainment as a producer of Special Projects.

 

At First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, Michael was chair of membership, helped organize the American Pilgrim Chorus and Commonwealth Theater and sang in the Cathedral Choir and the Los Angeles Bach Festival.   

    

In Edinburgh, Scotland, Michael acted with local theater companies and honed his Bread & Breakfast skills by getting a degree in Culinary Arts. After returning to Los Angeles, he served the Wilshire Christian Church as chef and Special Events Director.    

 

Most recently, Michael has been a travel agent with Pro Travel International in Beverly Hills where he not only organized theater tours to England, Ireland and New York, but assisted many individuals with their travel arrangements.

 

He is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Rev. Donald Colhour, a son, Jeffrey Hoffer , two granddaughters, Briana and Morgan, a sister, Kathi Hoffer Riedman of Eugene, Oregon, and nieces Laura and Suzy Riedman.     

 

We will all miss his charm, his kindness, and genuine warmth. Though cancer had ravaged his body, his gentle spirit was untouched.

 

Donations to First Congregational Church marked Michael Hoffer Chimes Memorial can be mailed to First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, 90020 or made out to First Congregational Church and mailed to Rev. Donald Colhour, 2875 Hollyridge Dr., Los Angeles, 90068.

 

For those who missed his memorial service Goggle Michael Hoffer Memorial, please view it at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9AJDm7KkRk and feel free to leave your comment in memory of Michael Sherman Hoffer.


April 30, 1942 - September 13, 2012  

 

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EEK at The Greek - Sun, Oct 28

On
Sunday, October 28, Arthur B. Rubinstein, Symphony In The Glen and Nederlander Concerts will summon goblins, ghouls and all things ghostly to the Greek Theatre for a symphonic Halloween extravaganza for the whole family.



5:30 PM - FESTIVITIES BEGIN

Trick-or-treating and children's costume contest at "Trick-or-treat Village" on the plaza

 

7:00 PM - SYMPHONY CONCERT**

Maestro Rubinstein and the 60-piece Symphony In The Glen orchestra present:

 

A Creepy Collection of Frightening Favorites including

NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN - Modest Mussorgsky

IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING - Edvard Grieg

THE DEVIL'S DANCE from The Witches of Eastwick - John Williams

DOUBLE TROUBLE from Harry Potter* - John Williams

THE TELL-TALE HEART - Arthur B. Rubinstein's music from

Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic masterpiece read by a special guest  

 

*Double Trouble features a special appearance by The Colburn School Children's Choir & MUSYCA, Misha Shtangrud, Music Director

 

**Musical selections may be subject to change without notice.

 

Tickets range from $20 adults / $10 Children to close-up $100 VIP

No service fees charged when tickets are purchased directly from the Greek Theatre Box Office, 2700 North Vermont Ave. LA 90027   

Get tickets online   

 

www.symphonyintheglen.org

Local Businesses Need Our Support
 
What a shock to find that there is a local source for organic products right in our Village at the Beachwood Market! It's true. I keep finding various organic alternatives while shopping there. It is also rumored that organic produce will start appearing in the raw, fresh food section. Stay tuned for more and more improvements!

If you haven't been there recently, please stop by and wander around. You may be pleasantly surprised and, at the very least, you'll bump into some of your neighbors. It happens to me almost every time I visit the store.

Local business will always rise or fall based on the support and feedback from local residents. Let's help our Village businesses thrive!

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Beachwood Cafe Specials and Events

 

We have a new fall dinner menu that we'd like to share & if people say the secret word, they can get 15% off any dinner entree for the month of October. The secret word is "super nova".

We have a special kids menu from 3 p.m - 7 p.m. on Halloween and a costume contest

LaughingPumpkins

(We will closed at 7 p.m. on Halloween.) 

Nov. 10th we are hosting "Bingo with Barry" and it's a fun night. Don't miss this one!

Patti Peck

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Spirit of Old Hollywood Salon - Oct 21

 

Do you like scary places? Are you brave enough to attend the Hollywood Arts Council's Spirit of Old Hollywood Salon?

This year we are at the fabulously haunted and historic American Legion on Highland, 2035 N. Highland Ave.

The date is Sunday, October 21st from 5:30 to 8:30

Please invite your family, friends and neighbors. The purpose of this is to introduce new people to the Hollywood Arts Council, get new members and have fun perks for our current members.

Attendees will get a year's membership (or renewal of current membership) to the Hollywood Arts Council, drinks and appetizers and a GREAT time. Ghost Tours throughout the evening will be lead by renown psychic and Hollywood Dell Civic leader, Patti Negri.

The event is topped off with live jazz by the Hollywood Rhythm Kings.

Here is a link to EventBrite, a video from a tv show about the ghosts at venue and more!  

 

Limited space available. Please purchase tickets in advance by calling 323-462-2355. Tickets are $35 and you will get a free membership with your admission or a free renewal.   

 

 

 

Happy Hauntings,

  

Trustee and Beachwood neighbor, Tony Clark

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Haunted Truck Makes Beachwood its Home

 

Halloween is on its way. Is this ominous-looking truck part of the festivities? No one so far is certain. It appeared out of nowhere a few days ago and parks either in the 2900 block of Beachwood or two or three parcels south of the gates. Looking like it's bullet-proof, coming and going in the dark, one has to ask the question; where does this truck belong and what is it doing in our neighborhood? Being clear, there is no law against parking on public streets. And the authorities have been looking into this in response to concerns echoed by neighbors living near where this vehicle parks.

 

Here's what you can do. If this vehicle parks in front of your home, email Maggie Dillard, your senior lead officer at [email protected] and give her your address. This is how Canyonwide Neighborhood Watch works.

 

Thanks for your participation.

 

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Two Doggies Looking For a Home


These two doggies are looking for a forever home. Their owner cannot care for them and they are about to become homeless. A kind neighbor will be the contact person for their adoption. 

Obviously, this one is very young. The best guess is around 12 weeks old. It's a Dachshund/Terrier mix.




This larger one is 6-1/2 months old and very tall. He's a Brindle Shepherd and very sweet but shy.

 

















Here they are together



Contact Kelley at 773-742-5571 or send email to:
 [email protected]


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CERT Training-Response Classes

 

Community Emergency Response Training classes take place at:

Hollywood City Hall, Community Room
6501 Fountain Avenue, LA 90028

Tuesdays 6:30p-9:30p

6 dates - 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

Contact: Firefighter Howard at 818-756-9674
 
http://www.cert-la.com/
 

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In This Issue
BCNA Fall Meeting Monday, October 29
Apple Apologizes for Map Flaws
Obituary for Neighbor Michael Hoffer
EEK at the Greek Sunday October 28
Support Local Business
Beachwood Cafe Specials and Events!
Spirit of Old Hollywood Oct 21
Haunted Truck Appears in Beachwood
Two Young Pups Need a Home
CERT Training
Quick Links
SaveHollywood.org

Hollywood Hills Crime Mapping

Report Crime and Crime

Sign up for the 311 twitter feed - get real time crime info

Senior Lead Officer Maggie Dillard

Cell: 213-793-0710

[email protected] 

 

Hollywood Police Captain Beatrice Girmala

Phone: 213-972-2900

[email protected]    

 

Emergencies: 9-1-1

 

Non-Emergency:

 

1-877-ASK-LAPD 
 

 

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Follow-up Links

Webtraker - See flights over the canyon 


Parking Enforcement 

 

ANIMAL LOVER LINKS: 

 

Number 1 Reason to Adopt a Dog (video) 

 

911 Vets - Home Pet Medical Care & Transport

 

Catster 

 

Bags on Board (BOB) over poopulation 

 

Veterinarian and Acupuncture Dr. Patrick Mahaney 

 

Local Veterinarian, Dr. Steve Smith 

 

Sari Yoga   

 

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Please send articles, news broadcasts, and events to us for consideration in our monthly newsletters.
 
Sincerely,
 
Fran Reichenbach
Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association
[email protected]
323-462-BCNA (2262)