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Pali Volleyball Keeps Climbing

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Dolphins junior Alex Frapech rises high for a kill at home against Hamilton on March 14. Frapech's slams helped Pali beat Venice on Monday in straight sets. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Dolphins junior Alex Frapech rises high for a kill at home against Hamilton on March 14. Frapech’s slams helped Pali beat Venice on Monday in straight sets. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

There’s plenty of fight in the Palisades High boys volleyball team. Over the weekend, the Dolphins traveled to La Jolla for the La Jolla Beach City Invitational’and things didn’t quite go according to plan. Pali went 1-2 on the tournament’s opening day and the team’s best player, senior Denton Van Duzer, sprained his ankle, forcing him out of the rest of the tournament. But on Saturday, the Dolphins fought back. They won all four of their matches in the bronze division, including wins over strong volleyball schools Ramona (from San Diego) and Sanger (from Fresno) to win the bronze. Then, on Monday, Pali traveled to Venice for its fifth league match of the season and despite the quick turnover, took down the Gondoliers in convincing fashion, 25-17, 25-11 and 25-16. ‘The team really came together (in La Jolla) but we were definitely a little tired coming in (today),’ head coach Chris Forrest said after the win over Venice. ‘I was a little worried about our energy level, but we stayed strong.’ For the most part, the Dolphins defeated Venice without any real challenge. In the opening set, they took a commanding 17-8 lead. The Gondoliers managed to cut the deficit to 17-12, but they wouldn’t get any closer before Pali closed out the set. Then, in the second, Pali miscues put the Dolphins down early, 4-2. But with senior middle Jayant Subrahmanyam serving, Pali strung together five straight points to take a 7-5 lead. Venice kept it close and trailed, 15-9, but powerful striking from junior outside hitter Alex Frapech helped the Dolphins end the set on a 10-2 run. The third set stayed closer and was tied at 12-12, but Pali overwhelmed Venice with a 13-4 run to finish the match. With the win, the Dolphins extended their league record to 5-0. And with the eventual returns of Van Duzer and junior outside hitter Chance Earnest (who is also sidelined with an ankle injury), Pali’s future looks bright. ‘We’re an all-around strong team right now,’ Forrest said. ‘As soon as we get healthy, more good things are going to happen.’ The Dolphins played LACES at home yesterday (after the Post went to Press) and play at University next Monday and at Hamilton on Wednesday. Both games are at 4 p.m.

PaliHi Swim Teams Start Strong

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Senior Hannah Kogan swims 100 breaststroke in an exhibition meet against Granada Hills on March 7. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Senior Hannah Kogan swims 100 breaststroke in an exhibition meet against Granada Hills on March 7. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

By JACK DAVIS Special to the Palisadian-Post If the first two meets of the season are any indication, this should be a good year for the Palisades High swimming teams.   Following a 2010 season where the girls won the City Championships and the boys finished third, there was plenty of reason to be optimistic heading into 2011, even with 14 departed seniors.   And so far, the youthful Dolphins have proven to be just as capable as last year’s slightly more experienced teams.   First, on March 21, they beat Westchester handily at home, with the boys winning 120-25 and the girls 139-15.   Then, on Monday this week, Pali took on University at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center’and dominated the Wildcats across the board, with scores of 123-44 (boys) and 139-30 (girls).   ’Uni has been in a developmental stage for a couple years now,’ said Pali coach Brooke King. ‘Coach Pam Doman has done a great job there in tightening up the ranks and improving their skills as a team.’   That said, many of the meet’s closest competitions involved Dolphins racing against each other.   Freshman Jayme Rossie and senior Sabrina Giglio went head to head in a nail-biting competition in the 100 breaststroke, finishing less than a second apart, with Rossie ultimately prevailing.   On the boys side, junior J.J. Amis and sophomore Anton Pronichenko raced in an equally compelling 100 breaststroke, as the pair stayed neck-and-neck before Amis touched first.   ’This season we have so many new and returning talented swimmers,’ captain Samantha Rosenbaum said. ‘With Allie Vitous leading in freestyle, Andrew Hacker in backstroke and Tristan Marsh in butterfly, we have a undefeatable lineup.’   The boys captain, Hacker, echoed Rosenbaum’s sentiments.   ’It is amazing to see the progress we have made,’ he said. ‘We are aiming to bring home the City title for both the boys and the girls.’   This week, Pali also began the Beverly Hills Invitational, considered to be one of the team’s toughest meets of the season, an invite-only competition where the Dolphins will face some of the top teams in the L.A. area, such as Santa Monica, Venice, Mira Costa and Beverly Hills.   The boys swam on Tuesday and the girls swam yesterday (after the Palisadian-Post went to press). The finals take place tomorrow at 3 p.m.   Pali’s next home meet is against LACES on Monday at 4 p.m.

Former PPBA Player to Play Collegiate Baseball

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Brentwood pitcher and Pacific Palisades native Evan Abraham uncoils at the Headfirst Honor Roll Tournament in Long Island, New York, last summer.
Brentwood pitcher and Pacific Palisades native Evan Abraham uncoils at the Headfirst Honor Roll Tournament in Long Island, New York, last summer.

Brentwood senior pitcher and shortstop Evan Abraham, a lifelong Palisadian who got his start playing in the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association, seems poised to have a prosperous baseball career. Abraham joined the PPBA in 2000, the last year of Pinto kid pitch, where he played alongside PaliHi’s Dylan Jeffers and Nick Poulos. In 2005, he was a member of the Cooperstown team that placed 13th, and in 2007, played on the Pali Blue team that won the West L.A. Pony championship. By 2008, Abraham started his high school career at Brentwood and made the varsity team as a freshman. By his sophomore year, he was the team’s starting shortstop. And as a junior, Abraham was one of the Eagles’ top pitchers and came into his own as a hitter. For the year, he hit .391 with 23 RBIs and two home runs. This year, things have been going well for Brentwood and Abraham alike. Most recently, the Eagles beat St. Margaret’s, 7-4, on March 19 and are 5-0 on the season. They are currently on spring break and next play on April 12 against Kilpatrick. Meanwhile, Abraham, who is also the team’s co-captain, has wins over Chadwick and Buckley in his two appearances, with a 2.15 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 13 innings.   ’I’d consider him the best player in our program,’ Brentwood head coach Greg Fowble said. ‘He’s one of the hardest throwing pitchers in the league.   ’We lose a little on the defensive side when he pitches. And last year, he thought he had to do everything, strike out every batter. But this year, he’s settling down and letting his defense work for him.’   Next year, Abraham will join one of the top teams in Division III baseball, Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The Bantams won D-III national championships in 2008 and 2009 In all, 14 players from Trinity have gone on to play at the professional league level. Evan has four siblings: Sadie (4) and brothers Kaden (6), Aaron (10), who is currently a second-year Mustang in the PPBA, and Michael (20), who also played in the PPBA.

DUI Suspect Knocks Over Traffic Signal at Drummond

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The driver of this Honda CR-V crashed into a traffic light pole at Sunset and Drummond about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, but escaped with only minor injuries. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
The driver of this Honda CR-V crashed into a traffic light pole at Sunset and Drummond about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, but escaped with only minor injuries. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

A motorist crashed his Honda CR-V into a traffic light pole on the northwest corner of Sunset and Drummond about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, completely toppling the stanchion, which then smashed the roof of his car and shattered the entire back windshield.   Police arrested the driver, identified as Max Koby, 35, and booked him on suspicion of misdemeanor drunken driving, according to Detective Nelson Hernandez of West Traffic Division. Koby later posted $15,000 bail and was released from jail about 3 p.m. Monday. He’s set to appear in court on April 11.   Firefighters from nearby Station 69 who responded to the scene said the driver initially told them he wasn’t injured. But about 45 minutes later, said firefighter Bill Hertz, paramedics were called back and Koby was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. He was apparently driving alone in a car still sporting dealer plates.   Monday morning, the Honda still remained cordoned off by yellow police tape, causing traffic to back up east of Chautauqua.   Meanwhile, firefighters from Station 69 and 23 (at Sunset and Los Liones Drive) talked about dealing with the impact of the heavy rain Sunday.   ’Every unit in the city was out on a flooding call last night,’ Capt. Art Perez of Station 23 told the Palisadian-Post Monday. His station was even called to assist in the San Fernando Valley, as commanders across the city worked to match resources and needs during the busy evening.   Perez said the heavy rain brought ‘the usual debris flows washing out onto roads,’ including Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset and Palisades Drive.   At least one local homeowner struggled with indoor flooding. Firefighters from Station 69 were called out to a tri-level house in the 16500 block of Akron where the water had flowed into two floors. It stood at about four inches in some spots downstairs, according to Hertz, and ‘did quite a bit of damage.’   The Post also received e-mails reporting street flooding on Enchanted Way, Jacon Street, Lachman Lane, Marquez Avenue and Ida Street within a short span of time Sunday evening.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2011

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CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

REMODELED PALISADES townhome w/mtn views, 2+2.5. Hardwood flrs, granite kitchen, marble bthrms, fireplace, 2 car garage, Pool/Tennis, also for lease. Owner/broker, (310) 383-7455

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

DUPLEX FOR RENT. 2 bedroom + fireplace, 1 bath, quiet residential area near Village. $2,450/mo. (310) 738-4400

2 BD, 1.5 BA, Lanai, breakfast nook, dining room, refinished hardwood floors, fireplace, rear garden, BBQ area, renovated bathroom, 2 car garage. Lease. $3,500/mo. Call (310) 454-0067

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 1 BDRM APARTMENT. Best ocean views in town. Stainless steel appliances, wood floors, fireplace, pool, laundry onsite & parking. Small pets ok. Please call (310) 227-9612. Equal housing opportunity.

PET FRIENDLY! 1 BD IN PAC PAL! ‘ 1/2 block from Gelson’s & the Village. Wood floors, laundry room, quiet building, on site manager, swimming pool & parking space. Ready to move in! $1,595/mo. * Move-In Special: 3rd month free! Call Jeff at (310) 573-0150

LOVELY 2 BEDROOM 1st floor apartment in 5 unit building. Hardwood floors, new carpet & paint. Laundry on site. Carport parking. Large shared backyard patio. Short walk from Palisades Village & El Medio Bluffs overlooking ocean. $1,975/mo. 1st month free! (310) 435-5582 or kderby77@gmail.com

PETITE CHARMER: Cozy bachelor (500 sq ft) in triplex. Full bath & kitchen in garden ambiance. Plantation shutters, carport, close to beach & village. NS, NP, 1 year lease. $1,500/mo. (310) 829-6931

MOVE IN SPECIAL! 1 mo. free rent! Sunny lower 1 bd, 1 bath. Parking, laundry, hrdwd flr, fridge, stove, miniblinds. Small pet w/ deposit. 1 yr lse. $1,400/mo. (310) 589-5073, sunset.laslomas@gmail.com

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

SLEEK MODERN, stunning views, 1 bd w/ 1 bath w/ cook’s kitchen, new stainless appliances, hrdwd floors, large balcony, full amenities, pool, tennis courts, utilities incl. Must see! $2,250/mo. (310) 427-0273

WALK TO PP VILLAGE. Woodsy view, 2 bd, 2 ba, open den, AC, W/D in unit, security building. 2 car parking. Just redone with recessed lighting. $2,850/mo. Available May 1st. Nancy, (310) 454-5257

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

1 BEDROOM W/ PRIVATE BATHROOM. Fully furnished, full house privileges, washer & dryer. Must be willing to run light errands. 1 person, no pets. $675/mo. Avail. April 1st. Call Peter at (310) 459-3650

GREAT HOME: ROOM TO RENT. 1 bd, prvt ba w/ tub, prvt entrance w/ hrdwood flrs, skylites, lrg gourmet kitchen, spacious, backyard w/ vegetable garden to share w/ single mom & 2 adorable kids-in school & in bed by 7:30 p.m. $1,100/mo. incl utils. (310) 308-6772

RENTALS TO SHARE 3a

3 ROOM MASTER SUITE in 4,000 sq ft home on cul-de-sac 4 rent. Large yard, full house privileges, shared W/D, 2 fireplaces, walk to beach. Sunset Mesa. $1,500/mo. Utilities included. (310) 454-1956

WANTED TO RENT 3b

FURNISHED HOME NEEDED. German family of 5 needs furnished home July 5-Aug. 5, 2011. Local references available. Preferably under $8,000/mo. Mitch, (310) 454-1844

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

OFFICE SUITE in the Atrium Building on Via de la Paz. 2 offices, reception area and restroom. Attractive space approx. 900 sq. ft. One year plus sub-lease. Rent negotiable. Great space. (310) 459-5353

OFFICE FOR LEASE. Professional building in Pacific Palisades Village for lease. Lovely and spacious suite available. Reasonable rent price. Excellent tenant improvements. 850 square feet. Please call Tracy Rasmussen at (310) 459-8700 for more details.

ATTORNEYS 7a

WHY GIVE IT ALL TO UNCLE SAM? Don’t use an ordinary income tax service when you can use a tax attorney who is an experienced CPA. Income Taxes, Audit Representation, Free Yourself of Back Taxes, Probate, Trusts & Wills. Long-time resident of the Palisades. John R. Ronge, Attorney at Law. (310) 441-4100

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

NEED HELP PREPARING FOR TAXES? Bookkeeping, reconciling, organizing papers, bills, etc. Raymond, (310) 459-2066 or (310) 218-6653

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

MARIE’S MAC & PC OUTCALL. I CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE WITH: ‘ Consultation on best hard/software for your needs ‘ Setting up & configuring your system & applications ‘ Teaching you how to use your Mac or PC ‘ Upgrades: Mac OS & Windows ‘ Internet: DSL, Wireless, E-mail, Remote Access ‘ Key Applications: MS Office, Filemaker, Quicken ‘ Contact Managers, Networking, File Sharing, Data backup ‘ Palm, Visor, Digital Camera, Scanner, CD Burning. FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL ‘ BEST RATES. (310) 262-5652

YOUR OWN TECH GURU * EXPERT SET-UP, OPTIMIZATION, REPAIR. Problem-Free Computing Since 1992. Work Smarter, Faster, More Reliably. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! ALAN PERLA, (310) 455-2000

THE DETECHTIVES’ PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE MAC SPECIALISTS. PATIENT, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE. WE COVER ALL THINGS MAC ‘ Consulting ‘ Installation ‘ Training and Repair for Beginners to Advanced Users ‘ Data recovery ‘ Networks ‘ Wireless Internet & more ‘ (310) 838-2254 William Moorefield www.thedetechtives.com

USER FRIENDLY’MAC CONSULTANT. User friendly. Certified Apple help desk technician and proud member of the Apple consultant network. An easy approach to understanding all of your computer needs. Offering computer support in wide variety of repairs, set-ups, installs, troubleshooting, upgrades, networking, and tutoring in the application of choice. Computer consulting at fair rates. Ryan Ross: (310) 721-2827. email: ryanaross@mac.com ‘ For a full list of services visit: http://userfriendlyrr.com/

EXPERT COMPUTER HELP ‘ On-site service’no travel charge ‘ Help design, buy and install your system ‘ One-on-one training, hard & software ‘ Troubleshooting, Mac & Windows, organizing ‘ Installations & upgrades ‘ Wireless networking ‘ Digital phones, photo, music ‘ Internet. Serving the Palisades, Santa Monica & Brentwood. DEVIN FRANK, (310) 499-7000

DECORATING 7d

INTERIOR DESIGN AND STYLING. From ordinary to unique. Space planning. Paint specs. Furniture. Accessorizing. Hourly design consultations welcome. Carol Fox, ASID. (310) 454-0601, www.carolfoxdesign.com

FINE ART INSTALLATION. Confused about where or how to hang your art collectibles? Rick Strauss has been installing fine art for years in homes and offices throughout the Westside. Reasonable rates. (310) 459-8212

GARAGE, ESTATE SALE SERVICES 7f

PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? an estate sale? a moving sale? a yard sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish. ‘ BARBARA DAWSON ‘ Estate/Garage Sale Specialist ‘ (310) 454-0359 ‘ barbdawson@roadrunner.com ‘ www.bmdawson.com ‘ Furniture ‘ Antiques ‘ Collectibles ‘ Junque ‘ Reliable professionals ‘ Local References

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

CHILDCARE & PRE-K PROGRAM. 18 months-5 years. Arts & crafts, music time, Pre-K curriculum, large yard for playing. Many local references. Come join the fun! (310) 459-0920

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

BABYSITTER & HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE. Monday, Tuesday & Friday. Own transportation, local references, good English, experienced, loves children and pets. Marlene, (323) 423-2558

PROFESSIONAL NANNY &/or French tutor looking for P/T or F/T position. Exper w/ newborns to teens. Great local refs. Clean Ca DL. Will travel nationally. (310) 849-0133 or josiannesileu@yahoo.com. Merci!

OUR STELLAR NANNY/personal assistant is available now F/T. Citizen, native English speaker, own safe car, highly experienced, professional, loving, loyal, dependable, intelligent. Cindy, (310) 908-5925

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

PROFESSIONAL MAID SERVICES. In Malibu! We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Licensed. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419. professionalmaidinmalibu@google.com

PAULA & LILY are looking for housekeeping work. Monday through Friday, 10 years experience, references available. Please call (323) 219-6984 or (323) 239-5532

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER. Available Mon.-Sat. Good refs. Own transportation. CDL. Over 19 yrs exper in Malibu & Palisades. Speaks English. Call Yolanda, (h) (323) 731-6114, (c) (323) 580-2859

HOUSECLEANING ‘ Available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Good local references. 15 yrs exper. Own transportation, CDL. Speaks some English. Please call Ruth, (323) 752-8015

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

IN HOME CARE. CNA, HHA STATE CERTIFIED. Pacific Palisades resident, Pacific Palisades referrals. Free assesment with no obligation. Part time. Please call Emilia, (310) 592-6695

HOME HEALTH AIDE seeking work in Pac Pal. CNA certified, 15 yrs experience, great local refs. Pac Pal resident, live-out, schedule flexible. Please call Maria at (310) 454-6370 (h) or (818) 804-7151 (c)

CAREGIVER ‘ Licensed CNA. Avail Monday thru Saturday. Has local references, experience & cooks. Beatriz, (323) 666-8959

GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11

PALISADES GARDENING ‘ Full Gardening Service ‘ Sprinkler Install ‘ Tree Trim ‘ Sodding ‘ Sprays, non-toxic ‘ FREE AZALEA PLANT ‘ Cell,(310) 701-1613, (310) 568-0989

GARDENING SERVICES * Landscape, planting, maintenance, sprinkler systems, cleanup, low voltage lights. Everything your garden needs! Many years exp. Free estimates. Call Efren, (310) 733-7414

BIO-DYNAMIC FARMER. Master gardener, veggie garden. 50 years experience. Would love to be a caretaker or house-sit animals in exchange for a room/apartment. Jack McAndrew, (310) 729-7205

MOVING & HAULING 11b

HONEST MAN SERVICES. All jobs, big or small. Moves & hauls it all. 14 foot truck. 20th year Westside. Delivery to 48 states. (310) 285-8688

POOL & SPA SERVICES 13e

PALISADES POOL SUPPLY. SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. 15415 Sunset Blvd., P.P. 90272 (310) 459-4357. www.PalisadesPool.com

STEREO, TV, VCR SERVICES 13g

1 REMOTE CONTROL THAT WORKS! Is your entertainment system not entertaining you? We can tune up your system, bring it up to date, hide wires, mount TVs, install speakers, etc. We can even reprogram or replace your remote control so it is easy to use. Call us, we can help! Lic. #515929. Stanford Connect, (310) 829-0872

WINDOW WASHING 13h

THE WINDOWS OF OZ. Detailed interior/exterior glass & screen cleaning. High ladder work. Solar panels/power washing also avail. Owner operated. Lic., bonded & insured. Free estimates. (310) 926-7626

MR. CRYSTAL WINDOW CLEANING. Please call Gary: (310) 828-1218 Free estimate, friendly service, discounts. Licensed & Insured.

HOUSESITTING 14b

HOUSESITTING/PETSITTING ‘ Available for short or long term. Sharp, reliable, recently retired professional. References. Susi, (310) 454-1457, susi824@aol.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER. Personal Assistant with business and life experience available for errands, driving, follow-ups, administrative tasks, managing and coordinating either social and/or business calendar and house sitting. Have car and car insurance. Trustworthy, diligent, reliable and possess a respect for privacy and confidentiality. References available upon request. Call Jim, (310) 454-9819 (h) or (240) 461-3643 (c)

TENNIS ANYONE? Improve your game. Fine tuning or basic ground strokes. Teaching by a pro with UCLA, NCAA National Championship background. Please call: Ginot (310) 395-7954. (This ad placed by Ginot’s appreciative students.)

PERSONAL TRAINER ‘ 9 years helping Palisadians achieve their fitness goals. Exceptional results for every age & conditioning level. Weight management. Strength building for seniors. 25 years experience. Certified. References available. Call Steve at (310) 463-3261

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ORGANIZER. Outgoing & cheerful individual available for office or home organization. Office skills, errands, event & travel planning, bill paying. 3 hour min. Reasonable rates. Pam, (310) 733-8433

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

PRIVATE DOG WALKER/housesitter, Palisades & Santa Monica. S.M. Canyon resident. Please call or email Sherry, (310) 383-7852, www.palisadesdogwalker.com

MISCELLANEOUS 14l

EURO CAR SERVICE’CNG CARS. To LAX from Palisades. Lower $38.88, Upper $44.44, Highlands $52.22. Available 24 hours, reservations preferred. TCP 27041-B. Don, (310) 466-4063

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

PIANO INSTRUCTION. Give the life-long gift of music! Very patient, creative teacher. Music degree, USC. Qualified, experienced, local. Lisa Donovan Lukas, (310) 454-0859. www.palisadesmusicstudio.com

PIANO LESSONS FOR MUSIC LOVERS. Are you looking for a piano teacher? Please call (310) 430-9559 for a first meeting and let me answer your questions.

TUTORS 15e

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 20+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530

MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145

PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134

SPECIALIZING IN MATH! All math subjects thru calculus, incl. standardized test prep. Students w/ ADD and other learning challenges welcome. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Local office in Palisades Village. Jamie, (888) 459-6430

EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR ‘ All grade levels ‘ Grammar ‘ Conversational ‘ SAT/AP ‘ Children, adults ‘ Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593, (310) 980-6071

SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614

GROZA LEARNING CENTER. Tutoring K-12, all subjects & reading. SAT, ISEE, HSPT, ACT, ERB, STAR. Caring, meticulous service. GrozaLearningCenter.com ‘ (310) 454-3731

EDUCATIONAL THERAPY. All ages and abilities. Academic, Cognitive and Behavioral Support. Palisades Tutoring & ET Services’Local 10+ years. Arlana J. Morley, MS. (310) 459-4125, (310) 738-5099

READING & WRITING TUTOR. Credentials in general ed. & special ed. 30 years of teaching / tutoring experience. Offering individual / small group sessions. Elaine, (310) 454-6070

MATH, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS TUTOR * All math through AP calculus, AP chemistry and AP physics. Specializing in Pali High math, science. www.clc90272.com or (310) 459-3239

SPANISH: Palisades resident from South America, patient & friendly, offers Spanish tutoring to all student levels. Learn, improve & gain self-confidence at school, traveling, work, etc. (310) 741-8422

MATURE BRITISH TUTOR teaches MATH, LATIN, MUSIC, SAT prep. 50 yrs experience; local references. (310) 399-1975

TOP ENGLISH TUTOR. Graduate of Oxford University, Eton College. Former teacher at top London Prep school. Achieve excellence in writing, comprehension, grammar. All ages. Call Mark, (310) 254-6177

SPANISH I TUTOR NEEDED: Energetic, and reliable high school or college student majoring in Spanish or 4 years experience wanted to tutor 1st time 7th grader. 2xs a wk. Flexible. (310) 488-5229, Mary

FRENCH TUTOR. Need help building confidence through practical French conversation? Have tutoring needs to improve your skills, native French can help you. Call Francois @ (310) 804-1650

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 40 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. New Construction & Remodels. Hardscapes, landscapes, custom stone, stamped concrete, brick, driveways, retaining walls, BBQs, outdr kitchens, fireplaces, foundations, drainage, pool & spas, water features. Exlnt local refs. Lic #309844. Bonded, ins, work comp. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 ‘ WWW.HORUSICKY.COM

CONSTRUCTION 16d

ALAN PINE, GENERAL CONTRACTOR ‘ New homes ‘ Remodeling ‘ Additions ‘ Kitchen & bath ‘ Planning/architectural services ‘ Insured ‘ Local refs. Lic. #469435. (800) 800-0744 or (818) 203-8881

PALISADES CONST. SERVICES. All phase construction and remodeling. All interior and exterior construction. Additions, concrete, tile, wood work (all), brick, patios, bathrooms, fences, bedrooms, permits. We have built (2) new 2,500 sq. ft. Palisades homes in the last 3 yrs. Please contact us to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION and FREE ESTIMATE. ALL JOBS WELCOME! Please call Kevin, Brian Nunneley, (310) 488-1153. Lic. #375858 (All Palisades referrals available)

CASALE CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. ‘ General Contractor Lic. #512443 ‘ Custom Homes ‘ Kitchens ‘ Bathrooms ‘ Remodeling ‘ Additions. (310) 491-0550 www.reemodeling.com

OUTDOORS EXPERTS!!! ‘ LOS ANGELES CONSTRUCTION INC. Wood & composite decks, patio covers & gazebos, fireplace, BBQ, pool & jacuzzi remodeling, masonry. Great references. Lic. # 904204. (310) 903-1202, www.losangelesconstruction.com

ELECTRICAL 16h

PALISADES ELECTRIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437 Insured Professional Service

LICHWA ELECTRIC. Remodeling, rewiring, troubleshooting. Lighting: low voltage, energy safe, indoor, outdoor, landscape. Low voltage: telephone, Internet, CCTV, home theatre, audio/video. Non-lic. Refs. LichwaElectric@gmail.com, (310) 270-8596

FENCES, DECKS 16j

THE FENCE MAN. 22 years quality work. FENCES: Wood, chainlink & iron. DECKS, PATIO OVERHANGS, GATES. Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996

FLOOR CARE 16m

GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979. Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references (310) 230-4597 Lic. #455608

CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR. Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com. centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net ‘ (800) 608-6007 ‘ (310) 276-6407

K&Z HARDWOOD FLOOR EXPERTS. Refinishing, installation, recoat, water & fire restoration. Free est. Lic. #804641. (800) 500-1146, (818) 468-7021

HANDYMAN 16o

HANDYMAN ‘ HOOSHMAN. Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Non-Lic., but experience will do it. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, cell (310) 433-4720, 24 hr.

LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464

LOCAL RESIDENT, LOCAL CLIENTELE. Make a list, call me. I specialize in repairing, replacing all those little nuisances. Not licensed; fully insured; always on time. 1 Call, 1 Guy: Marty, (310) 459-2692

DJ PRO SERVICES ‘ Carpentry, Handyman, Repairs. ALL PROJECTS CONSIDERED. See my work at: www.djproservices.com. Non-lic. (c) (310) 907-6169, (h) (310) 454-4121

ALL JOBS WELCOME!! Water drains, French drains, all drainage problems, block walls new and repair, all concrete, brick, tile and stone work, excavation of dirt and hillsides, stucco new and repair, all drywall work, painting exterior and interior walls, moldings etc. All wood work interior and exterior, patios, decks, all fencing and gates, roofing new and repairs. We have built (2) new construction custom 3,500 sq ft homes over the last 4 years in the Pacific Palisades. Please contact us for a free estimate. Kevin, Brian Nunneley, (310) 488-1153 Lic. #375858. Bonded and insured.

PALISADES HOME REPAIR ‘ Best prices ‘ Best service ‘ Best references ‘ 30 years in the Palisades ‘ Local resident ‘ Lic. #294-272 ‘ Call: MARK (310) 622-2773

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, painting, wood fences, stucco, driveways, retaining walls, concrete block, flagstone, siding, deck repair, base molding, brick, tile, roofing. Jorge or Alfredo (213) 948-7328 or (213) 505-1466

RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATION, REPAIRS. SKYLIGHTS ‘ DOORS ‘ WINDOWS. (310) 428-3822

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

PAUL HORST ‘ Interior & Exterior ‘ PAINTING ‘ 56 YEARS OF SERVICE. Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 ‘ (310) 454-4630 ‘ Bonded & Insured

TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Refs. Lic. #715099

J W C PAINTING. Residential & commercial. Years of experience. Affordable & reliable. Local references. Lic. #914882. Free estimates. jwcpnc@yahoo.com. Call Jason Childs (Charlie), (310) 428-4432

PALISADES PAINTING. 25 years local contractor. Best quality and prices. Call Mark, (310) 622-2773. Lic. #294272

REMODELING 16v

KANAN CONSTRUCTION ‘ References. BONDED ‘ INSURED ‘ St. Lic. #554451 ‘ DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN

COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION ‘ Kitchen+bath ‘ Additions ‘ Tile, carpentry, plumbing Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction, (310) 774-9159

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You CAN Make a Difference! The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs volunteers who are able to work 4 1/2 hours a week. If you are an enthusiastic multi-tasker, stop by or call: 920 Wilshire Blvd. S.M. (310) 458-4490

DERMATOLOGY OFFICE IN PAC. PAL. Seeking part-time receptionist/back office medical asst. Experienced preferable, but we will train outstanding candidate who must be extremely dependable. 16-20 hours/week. Start $15-$20/hour per exp. Excellent for semi-retired individual, or college student with computer skills, typing and excellent educational achievement. Contact (310) 454-0457

SEEKING OFFICE MANAGER: Seeking an office manager with the skills, experience and savvy to be the backbone of day-to-day operations of a busy church office. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to work independently, communicate well (verbally and in writing), and be extremely organized. We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent computer skills, bookkeeping capabilities and an ability to multitask and prioritize. Graphic design and/or PR and marketing skills a plus. Patience, compassion and a joyful spirit essential! Call John, (310) 454-5529

AUTOS 18b

2001 GEM-Electric Car for Sale ‘ $3,499. 4-seater electric car. Original owner, good cond. Low miles. White/yellow w/ gray int. Great for driving around town. Your kids will love it. With gas prices at $4/gal. this will save you $. Call (310) 293-9280 for info.

2008 JEEP WRANGLER. Sahara 4X4, asking $4,899, 4 doors, automatic, hardtop. Send your questions to shan88jh@msn.com or (209) 232-8128

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

VILLAGE ESTATE SALE! Whole condo! Furn/furnishgs/knick-knacks/collectibles/clothes/jewelry/ books/hsehold gds. Fri-Sat. Mar 25-26; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 15330 Albright (bet Via de la Paz/Swarthmore). Photos/details: www.bmdawson.com

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

ANIMALS NEED HOMES: Adoption every Sun. 10-2. In lobby of Blue Cross Pet Hosp. 15239 La Cruz Dr.: Puppies (Lab X, German Shep X, Chihuahua, Heeler), dogs & cats! We need fosters too! (310) 795-6916

Sparkplug Keith Turner Plays a Key July 4 Role

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Sparkplug winner Keith Turner. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Sparkplug winner Keith Turner. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Attorney Keith Turner has won a 2010 Sparkplug Award from the Community Council for organizing the live music concert held at the Palisades High School football stadium before the Fourth of July fireworks show.   ’I was shocked. I didn’t even know I was nominated,’ Turner, 46, said. ‘The award should have gone to Rob Weber because he’s done so much.’ Weber was president of PAPA (Palisades Americanism Parade Association) in 2008 and 2009. The two men grew up in the Chicago area, went to Chicago-Kent College of Law and both worked for a few years at the same Beverly Hills firm after graduation.   Weber urged Turner to get involved with PAPA, but Turner put him off, telling him, ‘Only when you’re president of the organization.’ When Weber indeed moved up to that position, Turner attended his first PAPA meeting.   ’Rob asked me to help out with insurance issues,’ Turner said, but he also recalls Palisadian-Post editor Bill Bruns, who knew that Turner was a member of a local rock band, whispering to him, ‘Why doesn’t your band play before the fireworks?’ That was the start of the Pacific Palisades pre-fireworks show.   In 2009, the field was opened up to spectators because the fireworks were shot from a different location (the high school’s quad), and three local bands’Turner’s The House Band, The Mayberrys and the Elevaters’played on a small stage before the show. The concert was an instant success.   Last year Turner worked to expand the show, bringing in FourWayFree, singer/songwriter Peter Himmelman, That and the Palisades High Concert Band. Many neighbors who had previously watched the fireworks from their homes came down to the field. ‘We saw a lot more people close up their barbecues and come over around 7 p.m.,’ Turner said.   He is already organizing this year’s show and seeking a corporate sponsor. ‘I also need people who can help with talent selection, marketing, fundraising and setting up the stage’whatever they want to do. I also need someone who can help organize the VIP tent for performers, including buying food and hosting them.’   Turner knows that many name musicians live in the Palisades, and he would love to have them perform, but understands that working for a community event might not be what a ‘star’ considers a great financial or career move.   ’It would still be nice if they could help,’ Turner said. ‘Our original idea was to get the best professional and amateur talent we could get in the Palisades.’   If you have ideas for the pre-fireworks show or want to volunteer your time, contact Turner at kjt@turnerlawapc.com.   In addition to his volunteer activities, Turner is also a family man and has a thriving law business here in town.   After graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1986 with a degree in philosophy, and attending law school, Turner came to Pacific Palisades by way of his wife Michelle, whom he met in 1994.   ’She grew up here and she knows everyone,’ he said. ‘Her parents (Bruce and Fran Rubin), her brother and her best friend still live here.’ The couple married in the Rubin backyard in 1995.   ’This place [Pacific Palisades] is special,’ Turner said. ‘When you take off in a plane at LAX and it circles over this area, you can see how isolated we are.’ He speculates that perhaps this isolation results in more of a community feel.   When Turner’s daughter Emma (now a freshman at Palisades High) started preschool at the Methodist Church, several of the moms formed a group. Then one of them, Lisa Stewart, suggested that the dads form a band because she knew some of them had been in rock bands.   Turner, who began playing drums and percussion in the fifth grade, continued to play through college. He helped gather the dads for the beginning of The House Band, which has stayed relatively intact these past 10 years.   ’We still play about six times a year,’ Turner said. ‘Two guys in the band write songs, so about 80 to 90 percent of our music is original.’   Turner, who lives near the Asilomar bluffs with Michelle, Emma and son Max, a fifth grader at Marquez Elementary, is a local attorney who specializes in view-protection cases.   ’A good view can add a $1 million to a home’s worth,’ Turner said, noting that he works with homeowners and developers in the Palisades areas of El Medio, Sunset Mesa, Marquez Knolls and Castellammare, but also Palos Verdes and Malibu.   With attorney Don Franzen, Turner has set up a Pacific View Resource Center Web site to collect and exchange information about view-related issues.   Visit www.pacificviewcenter.com.

Villaraigosa Updates Chamber Members, Lauds the Palisades

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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addresses a Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce breakfast gathering at the Aldersgate Retreat Center last Wednesday    Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addresses a Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce breakfast gathering at the Aldersgate Retreat Center last Wednesday    Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Before speaking to a gathering of Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce members last Wednesday morning, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talked about his western outpost as he ate a light breakfast at the Aldersgate Lodge on Haverford.   ’I want to move here some day,’ said the mayor, who currently lives in Mt. Washington, near Dodger Stadium. ‘I love the Palisades and I love riding in the parade’it’s the best community parade in the city, people are so nice and friendly.’   After opening remarks by Chamber president John Petrick and an introduction (in Spanish) by real estate agent Holly Davis, Villaraigosa reiterated his appreciation of the Palisades.   ’You know, I come out here a lot; my brother lives not far from here, we go to church at Corpus Christi. I love this town because it’s a real community.’   The mayor then turned to the grim task at hand: trying to assure his audience that there are a few things to cheer about amidst the financial carnage left by the great recession. ‘ ’The city is safer than at any time since 1952, ‘ Villaraigosa said. ‘The last time that we had 109,000 Part 1 crimes (which includes homicide, violent crimes and serious property crimes) was in 1952, on a per capita basis.’ Homicides were 488 the year he was first elected (2005) and 297 last year, the lowest since 1967. ‘ ’I know what the traffic is like in the Palisades’it’s horrible,’ the mayor said. ‘But Measure R, which approved a half-penny sales tax, is going to generate $40 billion, double the size of our rail system and start to get us to where we need to be in the city.’ ‘ ’I tell people all the time: public safety is my priority, but public education is my passion,’ Villaraigosa said. ‘We’re going to hold our schools accountable, we’re going to support our teachers, we’re going to bring in our parents and we’re going to dramatically turn around our low-performing schools.’ ‘ ’Something very important: Our [DWP] rates are almost 25 percent lower than Southern California Edison, and lower than San Diego Gas and Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric,’ the mayor said. ‘We have to continue to invest in our infrastructure, and that costs money.’   Eventually, of course, the mayor had to focus attention on the city’s $400 million deficit and the impact of the state’s overwhelming financial crisis. While assuring his audience that ‘we’re going to protect public safety as much as possible,’ Villaraigosa also emphasized that ‘we’re going to balance our balance and it’s going to be tough; we can’t be all things to all people.’   In order to solve the state’s $25 billion deficit, where lawmakers ‘have been cutting for five years running and have already cut $12 billion, I think it is appropriate for us to extend current taxes for five years so we don’t have to cut core funding from our schools,’ Villaraigosa said. ‘My hope is that the small group of Republicans in Sacramento who are holding the state hostage will allow [the governor’s proposal] to go on the ballot and let the people decide.’

Palisadian Survives Japan Earthquake

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Brian Noori is back home in Pacific Palisades. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Brian Noori is back home in Pacific Palisades. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Brian Noori was teaching English to eighth-grade Japanese students at the Sekimoto School in Kitaibaraki on March 11 when the 9.0 earthquake struck. The town is located 84 miles from the epicenter and 43 miles from the imperiled nuclear plant Fukushima Daiichi.   ’There are a lot of quakes in Japan,’ said Noori, a Pacific Palisades native, who graduated from Occidental College last May and moved to Northern Japan last July. ‘Most of the students stayed at their desks for the first few seconds, but then it got stronger and continued, and they got under the desks. I also got under a desk and I could hear students screaming and things falling.’   After the initial shaking stopped, the students exited the school and went to a nearby dirt field. ‘It was orderly; they formed lines,’ Noori said, and then another aftershock hit. Students and teachers watched as the school shook and glass windows seemed to bend. A teacher drove his car to the field and turned on the radio, so that everybody could hear news.   Since it was raining, teachers went inside and brought out tarps to cover the children until their parents in this mountainous coastal village arrived to pick them up. Noori then drove to his apartment, which had no power, gas or water. He tried to drive into town to speak to his supervisor at the board of education, but a roadway much like the California Incline had collapsed. After driving back home, Noori walked back to town. The four-story City Hall building was evacuated and Noori’s supervisor told him to go back to his apartment.   Noori checked his phone for messages and texts and was able to access Facebook. He left a message, ‘If someone finds this please contact my family [Palisadians Fazzy Noori and Cindy Seiler-Noori] and let them know I am okay.’   A friend of the Noori’s younger son, Kevin, contacted them five hours later, and let them know their son’s status.   ’Apartments are not well insulated in Japan and the temperature was close to freezing,’ said Noori, who went to bed early. ‘There was nothing else to do.’ Saturday morning, Noori’s phone died and he walked around the streets of Kitaibaraki. ‘I knew the earthquake was bad because roads were cracked, bridges had shifted, brick walls had fallen over and shingles were missing from the houses. Water was being distributed and the market was open.’ Initially he didn’t buy anything, because ‘I didn’t feel hungry.’ But on Sunday he purchased yogurt, canned tuna, canned coffee and bottles of vitamin water. He didn’t worry that his refrigerator wasn’t running; room temperature was cold enough. On Monday, Noori went to school and found most of the teachers already there. They broke into groups to ascertain the damage and afterwards told Noori there would be no school before Wednesday and sent him home. He walked back to the board of education, where the military was cooking rice balls and miso soup. Noori was given five rice balls, which he took home, eating one with Spam’his Monday market purchase. Later that evening he drove to Takahag to visit a friend. As he drove, he noticed few gas stations open and was glad his tank was nearly full. Finding that his friend had power, Noori charged his phone, and then called the Palisades. ‘I found out how bad it was with the power plant and the tsunami.’ By the time he drove back to his apartment, electricity had returned and he was able to e-mail, check Facebook and finally stay warm under his electric blanket. Tuesday morning, Noori’s parents urged him to come home. Others in the JET (Japanese Exchange Teaching) program told him he shouldn’t believe ‘the Western media, it’s a lot of hype.’ ‘People say it’s not that bad,’ Noori told his mom, but since he had not seen news for five days, he went on the Internet to CNN, which reported a third explosion at the nuclear plant. ‘That’s when I decided I should leave.’ Buses and trains were running intermittently, which meant he drove most of the way to Narita to catch a flight, noticing ‘more lines to purchase gas and more damage to buildings.’ He stayed in a hotel close to the airport and had his first hot shower in five days”the best shower I’ve ever had!’ Noori arrived in LAX on Thursday afternoon. ‘I’m glad I left,’ he said, noting that he is following the news of the power plant. When asked if he felt that the Japanese government was not forthcoming with the residents about the power plant, Noori felt that it wasn’t a deliberate effort to deceive citizens, but rather the government was dealing with too many problems in too many areas. Nevertheless, ‘I want to go back in the next few weeks,’ said Noori, who was contracted to teach English until July 2011, but recently added a year to his contract. ‘I like the language, the people, the food and the more traditional aspect of Japan,’ said Noori, who eventually wants to go to graduate school. Lessons he learned last week? ‘Always have money in your pocket, have a flashlight ready (and batteries) and have a tank full of gas.’

Amelita Dolorico Wins Annual Travel Contest

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Travel Tales winner Amelita Dolorico. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Travel Tales winner Amelita Dolorico. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

This wasn’t Amelita Dolorico’s first trip to Antarctica, but it was her first time entering the Palisadian-Post Travel Tales contest with ‘Stuck in the Antarctica Ice.’   Dolorico, who has lived in Pacific Palisades since 1975, wins a night for two at the Fairmont Hotel and Bungalows in Santa Monica and dinner for two at Ray Garcia’s FIG bistro.   Her article (published on page 3 in this week’s special supplement) was one of 12 entries this year, competing against other well-written stories that transport readers to six countries and four continents.   ’Our first trip [to Antarctica] was in 2008 and we went to the peninsula, but this was different,’ Dolorico said about the trip she and husband Christian Fronsdal, a physics professor at UCLA, completed last month.   ’My husband is a passionate sailor and wants to sail on all the important oceans, and the Southern Ocean is supposed to be the roughest in the world,’ said Dolorico, who wanted a trip that would satisfy her husband. She consulted with Shane Paquette at En Route Travel on Sunset and he came up with a luxurious but challenging trip.   The ship held just 88 passengers, served by 82 crew members, and included 24-hour room service, but the seas were so rough that Dolorico wore a patch behind her ear for the entire voyage and still didn’t feel good. ‘I missed the Captain’s dinner because I was ill.’   There’s a short window of opportunity for people to visit Antarctica, usually December through mid-March, but the weather often dictates a shorter season. (This year, the McMurdo Station closed a few days after Dolorico and Fronsdal left on February 17.)   While visiting the continent, passengers endured temperatures around freezing and nonstop winds. Several freelance journalists and photographers onboard hoped they could record the trip and sell the adventure to a television channel such as Discovery.   ’What a [risky] investment,’ Dolorico said. ‘There is no guarantee.’ (Trips on luxury ships to Antarctica can run from $10,000 to $40,000 per person.)   The retired schoolteacher said that because the trip was so magical and meant so much to her husband, she decided to write the story for the Post’s annual contest. In 1961, when she was 16, Dolorico emigrated from the Philippines to Saratoga Springs, New York, to attend Skidmore College. After graduating with a degree in biology, she worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 1972.   She married and had two daughters, Jenny Llacer, who graduated from Berkeley High, and Lillian Llacer, who graduated from Palisades High as the class valedictorian in 1984.   While her children were small, Dolorico stayed at home, but eventually returned to the work force after receiving her teaching credential from Mount St. Mary’s. She taught at Hoover Street Elementary and, before retiring in 2006 from LAUSD, spent four years working as a literacy coach.   In 1986, Dolorico married Fronsdal in Paris. After retiring, she was a trainer at the Palisades exercise studio Curves until it closed. She also joined the UCLA Faculty Women’s Club, which offers book groups and luncheon opportunities.   This past week, Dolorico enjoyed a different type of trip: visiting her daughter Lillian, son-in-law Eric Anderson and grandchildren Tenaya, 6, and Julian, 3, in Nevada City to bake a butterfly birthday cake for Tenaya.   A third grandchild, Isabelle Christine, 12, lives with daughter Jenny and son-in-law Paul in Santa Clara.

Louis Jacobson, 95; Building Contractor, 59-Year Palisadian

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Louis Biel Jacobson, who had lived in Pacific Palisades since 1952, died peacefully at his home on March 2. He was 95 years old.   Born in New York City on February 14, 1916, the third generation of F. Jacobson Company, shirt manufacturers, Lou graduated from Horace Mann School and Wesleyan University. He joined the family business in 1938, but left for the Army in 1942. As First Lieutenant he commanded a motor pool in Canosa di Puglia in Italy. Following the war, while senior officer at the U.S. Army base at Forteleza, Brazil, Lou met soprano Jane Shelby, then performing with a USO troupe. They married in New York in 1949, and moved to Pacific Palisades three years later.   With architect Paul Hoag, Lou rebuilt their Umeo Road residence and went on to become a successful building contractor. The couple entertained friends with musical evenings at which Jane performed. They traveled widely and contributed generously to charities and liberal causes. Jane passed away in 2005; Lou’s love for her was a hallmark of his life. An amiable, genial man, always fond of a joke, he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and his devoted caregivers, Cristina and Conrado Lures.   The service will be private. Contributions in Lou’s memory may be made to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880, or to a charity of one’s choice.

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