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n n n n WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Mostly cloudy, with lows below 60 INSIDE • Settlement in Beverly Hills. pg. 3 • Future Focused Schools. pg. 7 Volume 27 No. 46 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities November 16, 2017 Settlement reached in Marlborough case Teacher involved had previously pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexually abusing former students BY EDWIN FOLVEN A little more than two years after former Marlborough School English teacher Joseph Koetters pleaded guilty to four counts of sexually abus- ing two former students, attorneys for the women and the school have reached a settlement in a final civil lawsuit filed in relation to the inci- dents. The settlement was announced on Monday by attorney David Ring, who represented former Marlborough School student Chelsea See Settlement page 26 photo by Edwin Folven Settlements have been reached in lawsuits involving a former Marlborough School teacher and two former students he abused. Local leaders show their green thumb A new Hollywood park opened at Franklin and Ivar BY EDWIN FOLVEN A new park opened last week- end in Hollywood on three-quar- ters of an acre of land in the shad- ow of the Hollywood (101) Freeway that for years was a site of homeless encampments and criminal activity. The new park at Franklin and Ivar avenues, just east of Cahuenga Boulevard, was created and will be maintained by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers governmental agency founded in 1985 that manages parkland throughout the state. The MRCA purchased the surplus land from Caltrans and the agency worked closely with the Hollywood Dell Civic Association on the project. The park took approximately 10 years to create because of the recession, bureau- cratic hurdles and difficulty in securing funding. “It was a long process,” said Alexa Iles, secretary for the Hollywood Dell Civic Association. “It feels like it has the potential for being a real neighborhood hub.” Plans for the park were initially spearheaded by civic association member Terri Gerger, who spent years gaining the support of public officials and applying for grants to make it a reality, Iles said. The concept began taking shape in 2008 during the recession when the state agreed to sell surplus properties to raise money. Then-Councilman Tom LaBonge, 4th District, was sup- portive and helped move things forward in the city, while then- Assemblyman Mike Feuer helped with the statewide process. Feuer, See Park page 26 photo by Edwin Folven A new park at the corner of Franklin and Ivar avenues in Hollywood was 10 years in the making. Many residents hope it will be a neigh- borhood hub. #MeToo supporters march in Hollywood The campaign has been supporting victims of sexual assault BY LUKE HAROLD The national outpouring of sup- port for victims of sexual assault continued in Hollywood on Nov. 12 with a march by hundreds of men and women participating in the #MeToo movement. “You want to make change? Run for elected office,” said John Erickson, president of the Hollywood chapter of the non- profit National Organization for Women, speaking at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. “You want to make change? Take over board and commissions. You want to make change? Tell the elected offi- cials and hold them accountable. Sexual assault knows no political affiliation.” Other speakers also advocated for better recourse for victims of sexual assault, in relation to alle- gations of sexual misconduct against a growing list of entertain- ment industry executives and per- formers. Erickson urged partici- pants to say “no more” to actor Kevin Spacey, producer Brett Ratner and President Donald J. Trump – all of whom received stars on the Walk of Fame and have been accused of sexual assault, harassment or misconduct. After a New York Times story from early October detailed pro- ducer Harvey Weinstein’s alleged history of sexual assault, more women have come forward with sexual assault allegations. The #MeToo social media hashtag emerged as a show of solidarity for men and women of all walks of life who have been victims. Chelsea Byers, chair of the End Rape Statute of Limitations cam- paign, mentioned law enforcement hurdles, such as statutes of limita- tions, that have inhibited victims from sharing their stories. See March page 30 photo courtesy of Me Too Movement The grassroots #MeToo campaign grew on social media, and its sup- porters gathered in Hollywood for victims of sexual assault. A steady drip from WeHo West Hollywood residents continue effort to protest Beverly Hills water rate increases and surcharge BY LUKE HAROLD The grassroots effort in West Hollywood to challenge the city of Beverly Hills over proposed water rate increases, including a 25 per- cent surcharge that West Hollywood customers already pay, will continue until a scheduled Dec. 5 public hearing. West Hollywood resident Patrick Shandrick said the outreach to Beverly Hills has resulted from “neighbors talking to other neigh- bors.” “We’ve been really conscious about water conservation,” he said, adding that the surcharge “doesn’t seem fair on so many levels.” Beverly Hills residents and West Hollywood residents who get their water from Beverly Hills are sub- ject to the rate increases, but only West Hollywood customers pay an additional surcharge. A city of Beverly Hills cost allo- cation study states that a “share of certain costs that have historically been funded from the general fund” are issued to West Hollywood’s West Hollywood resident Patrick Shandrick was one of several public speakers who addressed Beverly Hills City Council on Nov. 7 about the proposed water rates and surcharge imposed on WeHo customers. Beverly Hills customers. Three cost allocation areas the study addresses are public safety, governmental facilities and right-of-way mainte- nance. See Water page 26 photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills YOUR NEW HOME 6200 West Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90036 877.652.3292 www.parklabrea.com NOW LEASING
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Volume 27 No. 46 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities November 16, 2017
Settlement reached inMarlborough case Teacher involved had previously pleaded guilty to
multiple counts of sexually abusing former studentsBY EDWIN FOLVEN
A little more than two years afterformer Marlborough School Englishteacher Joseph Koetters pleadedguilty to four counts of sexually abus-ing two former students, attorneys forthe women and the school have
reached a settlement in a final civillawsuit filed in relation to the inci-dents.The settlement was announced on
Monday by attorney David Ring,who represented formerMarlborough School student Chelsea
See Settlement page 26
photo by Edwin FolvenSettlements have been reached in lawsuits involving a formerMarlborough School teacher and two former students he abused.
Local leaders show their green thumbA new Hollywood
park opened atFranklin and Ivar
BY EDWIN FOLVEN
A new park opened last week-end in Hollywood on three-quar-ters of an acre of land in the shad-ow of the Hollywood (101)Freeway that for years was a siteof homeless encampments andcriminal activity.The new park at Franklin and
Ivar avenues, just east ofCahuenga Boulevard, was createdand will be maintained by theMountains Recreation andConservation Authority, a jointpowers governmental agencyfounded in 1985 that managesparkland throughout the state. TheMRCA purchased the surplus landfrom Caltrans and the agencyworked closely with theHollywood Dell Civic Associationon the project. The park tookapproximately 10 years to createbecause of the recession, bureau-cratic hurdles and difficulty insecuring funding.“It was a long process,” said
Alexa Iles, secretary for theHollywood Dell CivicAssociation. “It feels like it hasthe potential for being a realneighborhood hub.”Plans for the park were initially
spearheaded by civic associationmember Terri Gerger, who spentyears gaining the support of publicofficials and applying for grants tomake it a reality, Iles said. The
concept began taking shape in2008 during the recession whenthe state agreed to sell surplusproperties to raise money.Then-Councilman Tom
LaBonge, 4th District, was sup-portive and helped move thingsforward in the city, while then-Assemblyman Mike Feuer helpedwith the statewide process. Feuer,
See Park page 26
photo by Edwin FolvenA new park at the corner of Franklin and Ivar avenues in Hollywoodwas 10 years in the making. Many residents hope it will be a neigh-borhood hub.
#MeToo supporters march in Hollywood The campaign has
been supporting victimsof sexual assaultBY LUKE HAROLD
The national outpouring of sup-port for victims of sexual assault continued in Hollywood on Nov. 12 with a march by hundreds of men and women participating in the #MeToo movement.“You want to make change?
Run for elected office,” said John Erickson, president of the Hollywood chapter of the non-profit National Organization for Women, speaking at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. “You want to make change? Take over board and commissions. You want to make change? Tell the elected offi-cials and hold them accountable. Sexual assault knows no political affiliation.” Other speakers also advocated
for better recourse for victims of sexual assault, in relation to alle-gations of sexual misconduct against a growing list of entertain-ment industry executives and per-formers. Erickson urged partici-
pants to say “no more” to actorKevin Spacey, producer BrettRatner and President Donald J.Trump – all of whom receivedstars on the Walk of Fame andhave been accused of sexualassault, harassment or misconduct.After a New York Times story
from early October detailed pro-ducer Harvey Weinstein’s allegedhistory of sexual assault, morewomen have come forward with
sexual assault allegations. The#MeToo social media hashtagemerged as a show of solidarity formen and women of all walks oflife who have been victims.Chelsea Byers, chair of the End
Rape Statute of Limitations cam-paign, mentioned law enforcementhurdles, such as statutes of limita-tions, that have inhibited victimsfrom sharing their stories.
See March page 30
photo courtesy of Me Too MovementThe grassroots #MeToo campaign grew on social media, and its sup-porters gathered in Hollywood for victims of sexual assault.
A steady drip from WeHo West Hollywood residents continue effort to protest
Beverly Hills water rate increases and surcharge BY LUKE HAROLD
The grassroots effort in WestHollywood to challenge the city ofBeverly Hills over proposed waterrate increases, including a 25 per-cent surcharge that WestHollywood customers already pay,will continue until a scheduled Dec.5 public hearing.West Hollywood resident Patrick
Shandrick said the outreach toBeverly Hills has resulted from“neighbors talking to other neigh-bors.”“We’ve been really conscious
about water conservation,” he said,adding that the surcharge “doesn’tseem fair on so many levels.”Beverly Hills residents and West
Hollywood residents who get theirwater from Beverly Hills are sub-ject to the rate increases, but onlyWest Hollywood customers pay anadditional surcharge.A city of Beverly Hills cost allo-
cation study states that a “share ofcertain costs that have historicallybeen funded from the general fund”are issued to West Hollywood’s
West Hollywood resident PatrickShandrick was one of severalpublic speakers who addressedBeverly Hills City Council on Nov.7 about the proposed water ratesand surcharge imposed on WeHocustomers.
Beverly Hills customers. Three costallocation areas the study addressesare public safety, governmentalfacilities and right-of-way mainte-nance.
See Water page 26
photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills
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RESTAURANT NEWSBy Jill Weinlein
Prawn opens inPasadenaRenowned Los Angeles chef
Mark Peel opened his secondfast-casual seafood concept, Prawn,in Pasadena on Monday, Nov. 13.Located at One Colorado, this sec-ond location offers an elevatedmenu celebrating an array of fla-vors appealing to a wide range of
palates. Utilizing centuries-oldpressure cooking technology tocapture and steep the flavors, dishesinclude a clam chowder withKabocha squash, Thai lobster roll,crab soba noodles, custom grainbowls and a fresh seafood raw bar.Open daily for lunch and dinner.Prawn offers happy hour from 3 to6 p.m. 16 Miller Alley. (626)219-6115. Also located in Grand CentralMarket.
Locali opens todayin West HollywoodAn organic and natural gourmet
deli opens today, Nov. 16, andthe first 100 guests will receive freefood and swag bags from 5 to 8 p.m.Locali caters to omnivores, butalmost any deli sandwich can bemade with vegetarian, vegan orgluten-free substitutions. The delimeats are antibiotic free, hormonefree, filler free, gluten free andcasein free. The non-GMO vegancheese substitute is soy free andgluten free. Locali’s produce and
ingredients are organic wheneverpossible. The locally made, gourmetartisan breads are vegan too. 8730Santa Monica Blvd., Unit D.
Tonight, BeaujolaisNouveau est arrivéIn celebration of the highly antici-pated holiday, Le Petit Paris will bepouring Georges DeboeufBeaujolais Nouveau for $8 a glass or$38 a bottle on Nov. 16. Sip it along-side Executive Chef BaptisteGrellier’s three-course dinner thatincludes a choice of appetizer and
entrées such as beef bourguignonwith a red wine sauce or roastedAtlantic salmon. Finish with a spicedpoached pear in wine sauce withChantilly cream and streusel. Thisspecial evening is $49 per person.418 S. Spring St. (213)217-4445.
Patina hosts Moragawine dinnerOn Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., chef
Joachim Splichal and wine-maker Scott Rich will offer a five-course, uniquely crafted dinner
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THANKSGIVING DININGBY JILL WEINLEIN
Thanksgiving atBarton GThe whimsical dining destina-
tion is serving one-of-a-kindculinary creations for Thanksgivingwith a three-course, prix-fixe din-ner menu for $65. Executive ChefAttila Bollok makes a roastedpumpkin soup made with fallspices and maple crème fraiche.There is also herb-roasted turkeybreast with confit leg served withapricot and sage stuffing, parsnippotato mash, roasted Brusselssprouts with a pistachio crumbleand candied yams. Finish withpumpkin donuts served with a sideof cranberry compote, pumpkinbutter, spiced warm chocolate andcinnamon anglaise. 861 N. LaCienega Blvd. (213)622-1022.
Thanksgiving at WolfChef Marcel is making an ele-
gant, prix-fixe, five-coursetasting of holiday favorites for $75per person. There is an optionalwine pairing with each course.Reservations are available from 4to 9 p.m. Since people love left-overs the next day, Wolf is offeringa “leftovers” supplement for anadditional $15 that includes turkeywith additional fixings and goodies(stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravyand more) to add to whatever youtake home. Or order in advance ajuicy turkey and chestnut stuffing topick up on Thanksgiving. Pre-orders are now available throughNov. 19. 7661 Melrose Ave.(323)424-7735.
The Restaurant at Mr. CAt the Italian-inspired hotel Mr.
C Beverly Hills, TheRestaurant at Mr. C is celebrating la
dolce vita with a four-courseThanksgiving menu for $85 perperson. Items include homemadebutternut squash ravioli with brownbutter and crispy fried sage; oven-roasted turkey with Napa Valleychardonnay-gravy sauce, andserved with roasted pistachio stuff-ing; amaretto duchess sweet potato;and homemade pumpkin pie orcheesecake with strawberry top-ping and fresh whipped cream.Guests can also order whole piesfor $40, as well as the signatureCipriani vanilla meringue cake.Orders must be placed at least 48hours in advance. 1224 BeverwilDrive. (310)226-6245
The Farm Beverly HillsThanksgiving to goAfull range of a holiday feast
items include an organicturkey breast or organic wholeturkey for eight to 10 people withThe Farm stuffing; truffled wildmushroom gravy; garlic mashedpotatoes; baked brie with raspber-ries and honey; bacon-wrappeddates with goat cheese; vegan but-ternut squash soup; pineapple breadpudding and a pecan pie. Ordersmust be received by Tuesday, Nov.21 at noon. Reheating instructionsare included. 439 N. Beverly Drive.(310)273-5578.
Little Dom’sThanksgiving to go Skip the kitchen work this holi-
day, and have chef BrandonBoudet prepare your Thanksgivingfeast of deep-fried turkey, garnetyam gratin, fennel sausage andmushroom stuffing. Be sure toorder an assortment of dessertsfrom pastry chef Ann Kirk. You canalso pick up wines by the bottle,along with artisan cheese and curedmeat plates. Orders must be placed
before Nov. 19 at 9 p.m. Pickupfrom 9 a.m. to noon onThanksgiving. 2128 Hillhurst Ave.(323)661-0055.
Celebrate a veganThanksgiving withCafe GratitudeBring home vegan side dishes
and pies from Cafe Gratitudefor your holiday table. They mustbe ordered by Monday, Nov. 20,and picked up on Nov. 22 betweenthe hours of 1 to 10 p.m. Customerscan order by phone, in person oronline on cafegratitude.com. 639N. Larchmont Blvd., (323)580-6383. 300 S. Santa Fe Ave.,(213)929-5580.
Dekkadance offersunparalleled viewsStart a new Thanksgiving tradi-
tion by enjoying the holiday sea-son at the tallest building west ofChicago. Dekkadance is located onthe 69th floor of theInterContinental Los AngelesDowntown. On Nov. 23, the restau-rant is offering a savory buffet-stylemeal with soup, crispy pumpkingnocchi, fig pizza, salt-crustedprime rib, and a carving station withturkey breast and bone-in ham. 900Wilshire Blvd. (213)688-7777.
Lawry’s Prime RibThanksgiving Feast Enjoy Diestel Ranch turkey
carved tableside, Lawry’sfamous spinning bowl salad,whipped mashed potatoes, turkeygravy, cornbread apple-sage stuff-ing and cranberry sauce for $39 perperson. Also available is a turkeyand prime rib combination which
features two slices of fresh-roastedturkey breast with two English-cutslices of prime rib for $45 per per-son. Additional entrée optionsinclude salmon and lobster tail,along with classic desserts likepumpkin or apple pie. For thosewho prefer to dine at home,Lawry’s will be offering turkey andprime rib dinners to-go onThanksgiving. Hours are from 11a.m. to 9 p.m. 100 La CienegaBlvd. (310)652-2827.
Playa Provisionsholiday pieTop Chef-participant Brooke
Williamson’s artisanal icecreamery Small Batch in PlayaProvisions is showcasing a holidayfavorite with a pumpkin cheesecakeice cream pie with graham crackercrust for $45. Guests can pre-orderby calling Small Batch. 12222Venice Blvd. (424)289-9552.
Spring for ThanksgivingMichelin-starred Executive Chef Tony Esnault offers a special
Thanksgiving meal sure to tantalize your tastes. Housed in the time-hon-ored Douglas Building, there is not a more beautiful room to celebratethis special holiday with great company than the dining at Spring, sophis-ticated fine dining in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. A unique andfresh three-course feast begins with a mixed green salad with pomegran-ate, apple and preserved lemon vinaigrette, or a butternut squash soupwith spiced honey squash, pumpkin seeds, sage and served with crostini.The entrée options are roasted Mary’s free-range turkey with gravy, aslow cooked prime rib with herb crust and chimichurri, and pan-searedbranzino with capers and Meunièr. A vegetarian option is farmer’s mar-ket root vegetable gratin. Each entrée will be accompanied with haricotvert, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Enjoy old-fashionedpecan pie with bourbon caramel sauce or pumpkin pie with spicedTahitian vanilla chantilly for dessert.
The three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu is $65.00 per personand includes one beverage of choice. Spring will be open ThanksgivingDay, Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 257 S. Spring St., LosAngeles, (213)372-5189; springlosangeles.com.
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FIRST COURSEPurée of Carrot/Ginger Soup
SECOND COURSEMixed Field Greens with Roasted Pecans & Bleu Cheesetossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
ENTREE COURSEChoice of
Roast Free-Range Turkeywith Traditional Stuffing & Gravy
Prime Rib of Beefwith a Portobello mushroom-horseradish sauce
“Loch Duart” Scottish Salmonwith a Pomegranate-Chianti Sauce
All served with mashed potatoes, yams, roasted seasonal vegetables
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Asparagusserved with vegan stuffing and dairy-free mashed potatoes
DESSERT COURSEChef Tony’s Homemade Pumpkin Piewith Vanilla Gelato
Belgian Chocolate Flourless Tortewith hazelnut sauce & fresh whipped cream
Fresh Seasonal Berrieswith creme Anglaise
Off Vine’s Famous SoufflesChocolate • Raspberry • Grand-Marnier • Pumpkin
Seatings are from 2:00p.m. to 7:30 p.m.$75 per personnot including tax, gratuity and beverages
FIRST COURSEPurée of Carrot/Ginger Soup
Thanksgiving Dinnerat Off Vine
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DESSERT COURSE
Come Home for the Holidays
Get an early start on Christmas & Holiday Decor!
11/30/17.
Party Paper Ensembles Candles • Festive Trays
Various Sizes of Turkey Centerpieces & Banners
Turkey, Pilgrim & Fall Leaves Cut-outs
GarlandsMany More Room
Decorations
Thanksgiving Dinner TableDecorations Galore!
