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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 10 AUGUST 25-31, 1999

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This Week's Features
Cover Photo

City Council Member Holbrook Considers An Assembly Run 

Getty Plan To Build an Amphitheater in Palisades Is Okayed by Planning Board, Opposed by Residents

Opponents Claim Playa Vista Site Is Leaking Methane

Water, Water, Everywhere...
But Not a Drop to Drink When Malibu Water Main Breaks

Mirror Classifieds

Council Okays Additional Expenditure of $845,000 To Complete Park, Beach

Wilshire/ Montana Group Votes to Re-up Officers

Recording Group Offers New Services to Schools

Red Cross Aids Victims of Turkish Earthquake

Community Class Registration Begins Tomorrow for Fall

Ocean Park Community Center Appoints New Executive Director

Street Performers Continue Their Battle With The City

SMC Graduate Wins Prestigious Award

Center for Partially Sighted Is Leaving Santa Monica

Former Agoura Hills Mayor To Run for Kuehl’s Seat

Hayden Announces Tax Credit Deadline

Reflections & Observations

JUST SAY MAYBE 

Home Sweet Monster

Miramar Employees Get Good News From New Hotel Owners

Domestic Violence Counselor Training: Volunteers Needed to Help Victims

Rand Asia Center Recruits Three

Business Briefs

Santa Monica Company To Offer One-Touch Marketing Keyboards

Palisades Media Group Names Two New Vice-Presidents

Welcome New Businesses to Santa Monica

 

Life & Arts

Mayor Pam O’Connor Cuts Ribbon to Reopen Palisades Park 

Soka Gakkai International Has Long, Deep Roots in Santa Monica

Shakespeare’s "As You Like It” On the Green at Griffith Park

Hugh Grant Disarms The Mob

The Mythmakers Behind the ‘Blair’ Buzz

Poetry In The Mirror

America’s Music Presented At BH Public Library

SMC Planetarium Looks Into the Heart of the Milky Way

Bryan’s Ten Best TV shows

Books in the Mirror

Of Particular Interest

Prep Football Preview: Mariners, Vikings Recast

Mo Boils Over After the Angels Take Another Loss 

1,500-Meter Final Pits Impresario and Upstart 

There’s Fire in Them Thar Hills or Why Do We Burn When We’re So Close to the Beach?

Dwight Yoakum in New York City

Seven Days: A Comprehensive Guide To What's Going On In Santa Monica And Environs

GROOVES

New and/or Notable On TV

Now Playing At The Movies

City TV: August 25–31

Top-Renting Videos This Week

Starry Sky Above Santa Monica

The Weather Mirror

This Week's Green Grocer Report

 

Speak Out

Take the First Mirror Quiz

Take the Second Mirror Quiz

Contact Us

Letters to the Editor

In His Opinion: Some New Roads to Take

In Her Opinion: Down at Palisades Park Again

This Week with Tony Peyser

Past Issues

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Volume 1, Issue 2
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Volume 1, Issue 7
Volume 1, Issue 8
Volume 1, Issue 9

Mirror Classifieds

2200 SERVICES

BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORY WOMEN’S STORE ON MONTANA needs part time/ full time help experienced preferred.
DRIVER WANTED
– P/T light delivery. MDR area. Must have van, pickup or station wagon and insurance MDR Florist 310-822-2227 310-451-7792
PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED MASSEUR
. In-house or out-calls. Deep tissue massage. References gladly provided. Call: Doug Korn @213/651-4401
HAIR STYLIST experienced with following. Located in Santa Monica. Manu 310-829-2554
LICENSED MORTAGE LOAN REPS COME WHERE THE ACTION IS! Generous splits, great leads, work when you want to. Small, friendly, informal office. We will train!!!! Contact Sheldon 310-459-9900 X22
LICENSED LOAN OFFICER MORTGAGE COMPANY Day and/or Evening shifts! Must be license and experienced! Position available immediately! Contact: Mr. Berk 310-459-9900 X22 ASAP Funding Group Inc.
MANICURIST wanted no following necessary. Located in Santa Monica. Manu 310-829-2554
REAL ESTATE SALESPEOPLE Very busy, informal, and friendly independent office needs 1-2 licensed (or if unlicensed will train and get licensed) individuals who work well with other people. Days, night or weekends! Lots of leads and support. As much help and training as you need. Contact Barry Levine, Westside Leasing and Sales 310-459-1700 X17
OFFICE ASSISTANT Small entertainment consulting firm seeking office assistant in Pacific Palisades Fax resume to: 310-454-5046
OFFICE ASSISTANT PART TIME for V & J Translations, a small language services agency located in S. M. (Mon.-Wed.). Prefer bilingual with office experience. Please fax/email resume to (310) 451-6033 / info@vjtrans.com
PERSONAL ASSISTANT Busy Westside film executive needs bright, personable, friendly, attractive, in control, organized and outgoing lady to help out! Maybe travel to foreign countries as well as U.S.? Be assured you will never be bored! Must have car. Call Corey Steele 310-915-2247 
SALES ASSOCIATE Gift Shop at LAX. F/T, must have flexible schedule. 6 mos- 1 year retail exp. Required. 888-321-5172
SUPERVISOR Gift Shop at LAX. F/T, must have flexible schedule. Ability to handle large amounts of cash. Must have 2-3 yrs. Retail supervisory experience. 888-321-5172
SECRETARY PART TIME / SANTA MONICA 
Non-profit Agency, immediate opening. Requires: strong admin., data entry and computer skills. Windows 95, MS Office and database systems. Two years college and 2 years previous admin experience required. Forward resume: Wise Senior Services, Attn: Human Resources 1527 4th St., Ste 250, SM, 90401 FAX (310) 305-3651
TELEMARKETERS 1000.00 PER DEAL! Make 2000-3000 Wk! FROM OUR OFFICE OR HOME! - FULL OR PT Great money working at your leisure or spare time! Soliciting home refinances! We supply all the leads and training! Clean, Respectable telemarketing! Sheldon 459-9900 X22
TELEMARKETER PART TIME The Santa Monica Mirror is looking for someone to initiate calls, make appointments, and create an interest. Friendly, upbeat voice is a plus. Flexible Times. Call Judy 310-204-4255.

4200 MERCHANDISE

4203 ART 

ORIGINAL WATER COLOR BY RAY PACKARD Venice canals 18” x 20”$750. Obo DALI, hand-colorded etching 8” x 16” $400 other interesting stuff. 310-281-6599 msg

4204 BIKES

15 New Bikes at absolute wholesale –KHS MTN. – front shocks, all Shimano parts, alloy wheels/hubs with stainless steel spokes $190. each includes tax call: (310) 821-5814 or (310) 395-7076
COMPUTER WANTED: LAPTOP COMPUTER for starving reporter type. Must be PC and internet compatible. (310) 399-5584.

4209 EQUIPMENT

VIDEO SECURITY EQUIPMENT Used, Cameras, monitors, recorders. Instant Replay, ask for Brandon 310-577-6500

4214 OFFICE EQUIP/ FURNITURE

CANON PHOTOCOPIER Model NP 2020 MINT condition, with 10 slot sorter,etc. Original retail $3500.00 selling for $500.00 Call Alicia at 310-454-8408
1 MINOLTA COLOR PHOTOCOPIER EP4300 As is condition 20 slot sorter, automatic feeder. Original price $2000.00 asking$700.00 obo Call Alicia at 310-454-8408

9200 ANIMAL CORNER

FREE ADORABLE BABY KITTIES need loving devoted Please contact Susan Coyle @ 310-288-3493 They love to play, be held, and kissed. 

9500 PROPERTY FOR SALE

9501 BUSINESS FOR SALE

EXPORTING ALL OVER THE WORLD! RED HOT OPPORTUNITY! INCREDIBLE MONEY! We export wholesale goods all over the world. Cars-phones-food-NEW and USED clothing, etc. If you have contacts in foreign countries, it’s helpful! U.S. Worldwide Exporters 310-459-1700 x 17 Barry www.west-side.com/usconnection
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RIGHT PERSON. THE GOURMET GALA IN PACIFIC PALISADES! A wonderful, friendly small town restaurant! Food on site and to go! Simple Operation, No cooking!? Short hours, business can triple income! $99,000 Contact Barry, at Barry Business Brokers, 310-459-1700 X17, or page 310-939-3512

9502 CONDOS / TOWNHOUSES

5th FLOOR PENTHOUSE! MUST SEE TO BELIEVE! 2 BD, 2BA, newly redecorated vaulted ceilings, full balcony, faces Beverly Glen, Spa, Pool, Sauna $395K BKR. 323-969-0171
SANTA MONICA $3200, Top class townhouse off Montana. 3 bed/3bath/air conditioned, close to beach! 310-435-2424

9505 HOMES FOR SALE

BUYER’S BROKER WE REPRESENT ONLY YOU! We don’t represent the seller. See every available property on market that would interest you. When we find the right house for you—- then we negotiate the best deal for you! 14 years, member L.A. Board of realtors, MLS! Westside Sales 310-459-1700 X17 
SELLERS!!!! THINKING OF SELLING? Think.4.5% Commission! Westside Sales (Member MLS, L.A.Board of Realtors, 14 years on Westside 
SANTA MONICA $5500.00 month. Beautiful 3bed/3 bath home, new gourmet kitchen, yard private yard and garden, office, large family room, best school district, 310-435-2424
PACIFIC PALISADES OWNER MIGHT CARRY! Large 4 bedroom house on outskirts of Riviera near Amalfi! Large living room with fireplace,front balcony with dramatic views, Huge Family room/kitchen! $799,000 priced to sell! Call Barry Levine, 310-459-1700 X 17, or page 310-939-3512
PACIFIC PALISADES 5 bedroom house with dramatic ocean view and pool! Great entertaining home! Almost 8000 sq.feet!!! Large living room with fireplace, balcony with dramatic ocean view, Huge Family room/study/library, Gourmet kitchen! Security system! Etc.. $2,295,000 priced to sell! Call Barry Levine, 310-459-1700 X 17, or page 310-939-3512
BRENTWOOD GLEN 3 plus maids! New big master bed, hardwood floor, craftsman hose, nice yard Air conditioned, 599,000 Call Barry 310-459-1700 X17
SEE ALL THE BEST HOMES! PAY NO FEES! EVER Westside Leasing and Sales has Hundreds of Homes, Condos and T-homes. Starting at 1800 & UP! Pets OK! Credit NOT always a problem. We handle whole Westside! Brentwood-Belair-Palisades-Santa Monica- Century City-Westwood , W. L.A., Malibu,etc. Licensed California Real Estate Broker. 310-459-1700 X17 No fee!

9601 APARMENTS FOR RENT

SANTA MONICA 2+1 TOWNHOUSE All appliances, Fireplace, Central air/heat, secure parking, pvt patio, Skylight. $2300 Call 310-451-4704
SM CANYON - Sunny Neutra space near beach. Canyon view. Pvt bath & entrance. Venetian blinds, carpeting, built-ins. Includes all utilities, cable, laundry. Furnished or unfurnished. Hot plate, refrigerator. Park on street. 310-454-2995 $750/mo.
SM Studio w/kitchen. Fridge, stove, & laundry facilities included. 1853 12th Street. $700/mo. Open Sat 8/28/99 10 AM - 1 PM

9603 HOMES FOR LEASE

RUSTIC CYN short term rental 4+4 house. Large yard, pool, beautiful setting $7500 per mo. Jesse 459-8357
SANTA MONICA 3 bedroom house, Fabulous location, best school district, New Kitchen, enclosed large yard, Pet ok! Good deal at $4300 Westside Leasing and Sales, 310-459-1700 X17 WE HAVE MANY OTHERS! NO FEE!
SANTA MONICA 2/Den bedroom house, best school district, great location New Kitchen, Pet OK, Good deal at $2300 Westside Leasing and Sales, 310-459-1700 X17 WE HAVE OTHERS! NO FEE!
SANTA MONICA $3200, 3bd. Nice 3 bed with den, Beautiful yard, Great school District! Contact Barry at Westside Leasing and Sales, 310-457-1700 X17WE HAVE MANY OTHERS! NO FEE!
SANTA MONICA flats! $6000, 4 bed with maids. Totally renovated throughout! Great school District! Contact Barry at Westside Leasing and Sales, 310-457-1700 X17 WE HAVE MANY OTHERS. NO FEE!
PACIFIC PALISADES wonderful spacious 3 level contemporary home. 3 bedrooms, plus new office outside of. Dramatic 180 Ocean view!!! Heated pool and nice landscaping $4700 mo. Contact Barry at Westside Leasing and Sales, 310-459-1700 X17 WE HAVE MANY OTHERS. NO FEE!
PACIFIC PALISADES Dramatic 3bd-Ocean view condo. Fancy Hi-Profile Building! light sunny and bright, $3200. Contact Barry Levine 310-459-1700 X17 WE HAVE MANY OTHERS. NO FEE!
PACIFIC PALISADES 4 bedroom home, with wonderful mountain views and viewing deck, modern kitchen and 3 modern bathrooms! NICE HOME! In town! Walk to village! $3500.00 month 310-459-1700 X17, WE HAVE MANY OTHERS. NO FEE!

9604 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

OFFICE AVAILABLE IN 5 OFFICE LEGAL SUITE $750 per mo law library, copies, fax, receptionist agent Marsha 310-394-4492 SANTA MONICA R&M 310-453-1736

9694 TO SHARE

BRENTWOOD 1 blk W. of Bundy..Looking for housemate (M or F) alone or with an 8-13 yr. Old son to share 3 bed 2 bath, fun, upscale,, home with mom & 12 yr. Old Crossroads school son. $1300. Mo + util. Impeccable References, deposit required. Phone Donna 310-476-4909

9700 AUTO MALL

9701 CARS

97 BMW 528I Moonroof, Leather, CD Changer (VINW11849) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344 

‘91 CADILLAC SEVILLE Auto, Vi Mnrf loaded (VIN 810588) $7,988 S.M. Mitsubishi 310-319-1344

‘85 Dodge 600 Convertible, only 83,000 miles. New carb & top. Runs well, needs body work from accident. $400 OBO. Leave message at 310-448-5907 

‘HONDA ACCORD LX ’96 Coupe 2D Blue 28,664 miles VIN (7295) Auto $13,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
‘HONDA ACCORD LX ’97 Sedan 4D, White 34,272 miles VIN (9275) 5 speed, $13,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
‘HONDA CIVIC DX ’97 Auto, A/C, P/S, AM/FM Airbags (L030741) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344 
‘HONDA CIVIC DX ’96 Coupe 2D White 55,493 miles VIN (0932) 5 speed, Air $9,500 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661 
ISUZU RODEO S Sport Utility ’95, 4D, Blue 49,175 miles (VIN 41396) 5 speed, Air Cond. $12,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
ISUZU RODEO S Sport Utility ‘97, Blue 26,923 miles
(VIN 12913) Auto, Air Cond, Power $14,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
ISUZU TROOPER LS Sport Utility ’96 4D, Champagne 34,209 miles (VIN 033689) Auto, Air, Power $19,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
JEEP CHEROKEE ‘91 Wagon 4D 87,535 miles, Auto VIN (3802) $9,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
JEEP CHEROKEE ’93 Sport Wagon 4D, White 58,000 miles VIN (2933) 5 Speed, Air $9,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661 
LEXUS ’98 ES300 $29,950 9956 MILES, loaded (101496) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344
LEXUS ES 300 Sedan ’96 4D, White 29,156 miles (VIN 61806) 4 spd Auto Overdrive, Power *Certified 3/100 warranty $24,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
LEXUS ES 300 Sedan ‘97 4D, Oyster, 27,137 miles (VIN) 18823) 4 Spd Power, Loaded *Certified 3/100 Warranty $27,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
LEXUS ES 300 Sedan ’98 4D, Black, 18,670 miles (VIN 32964) 4 Spd, Power *Certified 3/100 Warranty $28,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
LEXUS GS 300 Sedan ’96 4D, Champagne 23,742 miles (VIN 25601) 5 Spd, Loaded *Certified 3/100 Warranty $32,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
LEXUS LS 400 Sedan ’95, 4D, Met. Green, 39,239 miles (VIN 20253) 4 Spd, Loaded *Certified 3/100 Warranty $33,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
LEXUS LS 400 Sedan ’96 4D, Gray 34,700 miles (VIN 50172) 4 Spd, Power *Certified 3/100 Warranty $35,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
LEXUS SC 300 Sport Coupe ’96, 2D, Black 31,414 miles (VIN 37291) ** 5 Spd, Power, *Certified 3/100 Warranty $33,9000 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
MERCEDES-BENZ ‘85 380SL Red, Convertible, Both tops, Lo miles (VIN J013966) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344
MERCEDES-BENZ ‘ 67 250 SL Convertible Collectors Car.Has soft & hard tops auto, AC VIN 002650 $16,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
Mitsubishi ’94 MONTERO SR 4x4, Auto, AC PW & L, Mnrf., Ld. d (Vin J013966) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344
Mitsubishi ‘98 DIAMANTE LS, Auto, CD, Mnrf., Lthr, Lt d (VIN T001343) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344
OLDS INTRIGUE ‘98 GL Sedan 4D, Gray VIN 364585 15,226 miles, loaded, leather, CD & more $16,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
TOYOTA ’98 Avalon XLS Sedan 4D, 18,850 miles VIN (1669) Auto $23,980 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
TOYOTA ’98 4Runner Auto, Cass, A/C, Pwr/Str g (VIN 021425) S.M. MITSUBISHI 310-319-1344
TOYOTA Camry LE Sedan ’92 4D, green 93,450 miles VIN (5112) Auto, Air $9,200 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661
TOYOTA ’94 Land Cruiser Wagon 4D, Green 47,000 miles VIN (6474) Auto, Air $25,900 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661

9702 MOTORCYCLES

HARLEY DAVIDSON 99 Softtail Stock Bike Only 200 miles VIN 322945 $16,700 PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER 310-319-1661

9800 BOATS

41’ CRIS CRAFT CONQUEROR MOTOR YACHT 1962 twin rebuilt gas 454s, redone wood hull, new upholstery, two cabins inc aft cabin, great condition. Must sell. $32,000 obo Ron (310) 358-9008.
CORRECT CRAFT 1996 SKI NAUTIQUE-bought new 1998, 40 hrs. under warranty-multi-port EFI engine-bimini top-high performance sound system, clarion turner, cd charger. 2 amp subwoofer-with tandem trailer- $25,000 Call 310-821-5814

9900 NOTIFICATION

In accordance with the conditions of approval of Tenative Tract No. 49946, notice is hereby given that a residential building containing 13 dwelling units located at 1331 & 1337 Wellesley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 is available for relocation to another site in the City of Los Angeles prior to its planned demolition. (The owner is willing to pay relocation cost not to exceed $15,000 or 25% of the cost, whichever is higher, for moving the building). The period of availability shall end on September 9, 1999.

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