To increase police presence in Pacific Palisades, resident Kurt Toppel has spent the past couple of years facilitating an effort to create an office for the Los Angeles Police Department at the Palisades Recreation Center.   Throughout the day, patrol officers working in the Palisades have to write and file reports, meaning they must drive to the West Los Angeles Community Police Station at 1663 Butler Ave., about six miles away (20 minutes or more in traffic) near the 405 Freeway. In certain cases, they have to file a report immediately, so a suspect’s description or vehicle information can be distributed to other agencies.   ’What we have talked about is having our officers in Pacific Palisades go to the Recreation Center instead,’ West LAPD Area Commanding Officer Evangelyn Nathan explained. ‘That way, they can sit down and complete their reports and not have to be out of the Palisades for long periods of time.’   In addition, ‘the officers could provide visibility at the park to prevent vandalism and other crimes,’ Nathan told the Palisadian-Post. ‘We have something similar at Stoner Park, and we have a great relationship there.’ Until LAPD established a presence at Stoner Park (near Barrington Avenue), there was a lot of gang activity and drug dealing, she said.   Kurt’s wife, Haldis, told the Post that when the gym was built in 1996, the backroom was designed as a secure area for an LAPD office. ‘At the time, we had a much larger police force and the captain [prior to Nathan] never did make use of the facility,’ Haldis said.”The L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks made the room into a storage facility.’   In February 2009, the issue of an LAPD office was reborn when there was a reduction in the police force and increased vandalism at the new gym, Haldis explained. On March 12, 2009, the Council passed a motion asking that ‘LAPD make use of the office in the Palisades Park new gym designed to minimize LAPD absence.’   However, Recreation and Parks officials did not want to give up the storage space, so after much discussion, they agreed to the idea of remodeling the front entryway of the gym to include offices for themselves and LAPD, Haldis noted. While Recreation and Parks and LAPD both favored the idea, the departments could not pay for the construction because of the city’s budget crisis.   Knowing this, Kurt Toppel asked the American Legion Post 283, of which he is a member, to make a donation. In August 2009, Post 283 donated $6,500 for the remodel. Glenn Ricard Construction, based in Pacific Palisades, agreed to complete the project for that amount.   Money is needed to cover the installation of the telephone lines and the monthly fees associated with those telephone lines, according to Andrea Epstein, spokeswoman for Recreation and Parks. LAPD and Recreation and Parks also still need to reach an official agreement.   Although the Community Council and the Park Advisory Board have already expressed support for these projects, Haldis recently asked them to reaffirm their position.   ’We want to send a strong message that everyone wants this, so the project can move forward,’ said Haldis, a member of both groups.   The Park Advisory Board approved a motion to support the project at its January 26 meeting. Haldis attempted to make a similar motion at the Council’s January 27 meeting. However, Council Chair Janet Turner said the discussion was not on the agenda and could be addressed at the March 10 meeting.   Community Council member Stuart Muller argued that he attended all the community meetings regarding the construction of the new gym, and he couldn’t recall a police office as being a part of those original plans. He asked if LAPD could use the Chamber of Commerce office, located at 15330 Antioch St.   Nathan, who attended the January 27 Council meeting, responded that the officers need a secure place to store supplies, while LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore said that too many other groups use the Chamber office.   ’If an officer is trying to get a report done to get back into the field, it’s going to take that much longer when he keeps being interrupted,’ Moore said.
Dawuni’s New Album Receives NAACP Nod
Ghanaian reggae star Rocky Dawuni’s new album, ‘Hymns for the Rebel Soul,’ has been nominated for a prestigious NAACP Image Award for”Outstanding World Music Album.” Since its release in May 2010, the album has received praise and extensive radio play for various’tracks on the album. ‘African Reggae Fever’ and ‘Download the Revolution’ were subsequently featured on the ‘FIFA World Cup’ and ‘FIFA Soccer 2010’ video games that have sold millions worldwide. Dawuni, a Pacific Palisades resident, also graced various stages around the world in 2010, including the Vatican-sponsored ‘JOSPFest’ in Rome, ‘WE Day’ in Canada and the recent ‘Freedom Awards’ with Jason Mraz.’ Also nominated in the’same category are ‘Oyo’ (Angelique Kidjo), ‘The Imagine Project” (Herbie Hancok), ‘The Sound of Sunshine’ (Michael Franti) and ‘VOCAbularies’ by Bobby McFerrin. The 42nd NAACP Image Awards, featuring 53 categories in the fields of motion picture, television, recording and literature, will be held on March 4. The album is available at itunes and www.rockydawuni.com.
The Shakarians Open Pacsun Chiropractic
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
As chiropractors Andrea and Jesse Shakarian gaze out their office window overlooking Gladstone’s and the Pacific Ocean, they have a joyful sense of accomplishment. ‘It’s been our dream to be on the West Coast,’ said Andrea, who met her husband when they were students at the Life University for Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia. Their business, Pacsun Chiropractic, shares offices with Wagner Chiropractic at 17383 Sunset Blvd. In 2004, after Jesse graduated (Andrea graduated two years earlier), they opened a practice in Livonia, Michigan, where Jesse was raised, but Andrea, who grew up in Atlanta, had difficulty adjusting to the winters. ‘You could go a whole month without seeing the sun,’ she said and this prompted them, after two years, to sell their business and move to Knoxville, Tennessee. When Andrea became pregnant, the couple began discussing where they would ultimately like to settle. Although they felt that Knoxville was physically beautiful, they wanted to be in a place with more cultural opportunities. While visiting Jesse’s brother, a chiropractor who settled in Beverly Hills in 2000, they discovered Pacific Palisades, which Jesse calls ‘the perfect family town.’ After putting their business up for sale in early 2009, their son Zane was born that October. While waiting to sell, Jesse contacted businesses in Los Angeles to see if he could find an office. ‘I contacted Dr. Wagner,’ Jesse said. ‘But he said he didn’t have room.’ Even though they didn’t have an office in L.A., the Shakarians made the move last October, just 24 days after their Knoxville business sold. ‘Some said that we were crazy to move without a job,’ Andrea said, but they remained optimistic. Once they arrived, Jesse spoke again to Wagner, and the doctor told him, ‘It’s the perfect time, I have a space for you’and your wife.’ They opened their office on December 10 and started becoming part of the community. They joined the Chamber of Commerce; Jesse has attended a Rotary Club meeting and may join, and Andrea plans to attend a Junior Women’s Club meeting. They hope they can eventually buy a house in the Palisades. ‘You’re still close to the city, but it feels like you’re in a little sanctuary,’ Andrea said. ‘We’ve traded mountains and lakes for oceans and palm trees.’ In addition to performing traditional adjustments, the Shakarians use a BioMeridian machine, which measures energy flow to the different meridians of the body. They explained that acupuncture uses meridians and the machine operates on the same principle, but uses low-voltage electrical frequencies instead of needles. ‘We look not only at structural issues, but chemical and emotional ones, too,’ Andrea said. The chiropractors can see where a person might be blocked, then determine whether this condition is due to bacteria, pathogens, emotional issues or food allergies, ‘Once we see where the weaknesses are in the system, we can match up nutritional supplements to build that area back up,’ said Andrea, who once worked with a doctor who also looked at nutrition, muscle testing and energetic medicine, all disciplines they bring to their current practice. ‘We have been able to help with stubborn cases, using different approaches,’ Jesse said. Visit www.pacsunchiro.com or call (310) 230-2145.
Memorial Set for Claudia Tatum
Claudia Dianne Tatum, a former resident of Pacific Palisades who raised her three children here, passed away on January 28 at age 66.   A memorial for the Malibu resident will be held at the Bel-Air Bay Club on Sunday, February 13, from 12 to 4 p.m. Donations may be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation on the day of the memorial.   Tatum’s obituary will appear in next week’s Palisadian-Post.
Tree-Trimmers Risk ‘Life and Limbs’ to Keep Trees in Check
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
There’s an old Chinese proverb (have you ever heard of a ‘new’ Chinese proverb?) urging current generations to plant trees so that future generations can enjoy their shade. This has certainly been true in Pacific Palisades, which consisted mostly of deep canyons, open mesas and bean fields when the town was founded back in 1922. But once the streets were laid out and houses started going up, so did the various neighborhood trees that provide so much beauty’and shade!’in 2011. Of course, maintaining all these trees, and dealing with the damage their roots often inflict on our sidewalks, is a costly, ongoing battle. Last Friday, while on his way to an assignment, Palisadian-Post Photographer Rich Schmitt came across a crew from Timberland Tree Trimming that was pruning a 40-ft eucalyptus tree (right) and two 50-ft pine trees in Frank and Linda Damon’s front yard on Marquez Avenue. The house was built in 1945 and the trees were already established when the Damons moved there in 1975. In January, life-long resident Stuart Muller (who serves on the Community Council) sent photos he took of another daring tree trimmer who was ‘topping’ a relatively ancient palm tree located in the 600 block of Via de la Paz.
Dolphins Tame Fairfax Again
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
The first showdown between the Palisades boys’ basketball team and Western League rival Fairfax came down to the final shot. The rematch last Friday never came close, as Dolphins junior forward Kahlil Johnson scored 17 points, including 12 in the first half, to help pace Pali to a comfortable 67-52 win over the Lions. The 6-foot-7 Johnson was one of four Dolphins players to score in double digits, and helped keep Fairfax’s sparse home crowd out of the game, as Pali led throughout the second half and by double digits the entire fourth quarter. ’Kahlil is an incredibly talented athlete,’ head coach James Paleno said. ‘He has the potential to be one of the best players on our team. When he’s engaged and energized, he can be an elite player. He has the inside-outside game and the ability to do it.’ In addition to Johnson’whose brother Omari played at Dorsey High School and currently plays for Oregon State’junior guard Donovan Johnson dropped 13 points and 6-foot-5 senior Ilya Ilyayev and forward Everett Osbourne each had 10. All three contributed in their own ways to keep the Lions at bay. Donovan, for one, used an assortment of tricks to frustrate the Fairfax defense. His acrobatic second-half finishes of both layups and floaters helped the Dolphins score when their fast break and half-court offense slowed down. No basket was bigger than his jumper at the end of the third quarter to run the score to 50-41, coming 30 seconds after Fairfax guard Landon Drew drilled a three to cut the lead to 48-41 and put a pinch of pressure on Pali. But Donovan wasn’t fazed. He ran down the shot clock to a few seconds, jabbed to his left and pulled up at the free-throw line, fading away and firing over two defenders. The shot hit nothing but net’and the Lions wouldn’t get within nine the rest of the game. Meanwhile, Ilyayev and Osbourne both played big parts in the paint. They helped limit the 6-foot-6 Lions post trio of Laik Carter, Chaunce Hill and Omari Mundy, whose offensive rebounds and second-chance points kept close Fairfax in the team’s January 19 game. This time around it was the Dolphins post that controlled the key, limiting the impact of that trio by keeping them off the glass all night. Only Carter scored in double figures with 13. ’We rebounded really well tonight, both offensively and defensively,’ Paleno said. ‘I thought we played a better game than we played last time.’ Meanwhile, for the Lions, point guard Landon Drew’whose father is head coach of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks’made life tough on the Dolphins with his quick first-step and court vision. And though he finished with 18 points on Friday, Pali did a better job flustering him in the rematch, forcing Drew into numerous turnovers with stout team defense. No Dolphin embodied that team defense better than senior Malcolm Creer. The 5-foot-11 point guard, who committed to play football at Colorado two days earlier, stepped up to take two charges early in the fourth quarter to kill the last potential Fairfax rally. ’That really turned the flow right there and got everyone to play defense,’ Paleno said. ‘He has that football mentality. He does that all the time.’ This week, Pali (15-11, 8-2 in league) scored a comfortable 74-40 win at Hamilton on Monday, February 7. After trailing 13-10 at the end of the first quarter, the Dolphins raced back in the second, outscoring the Yankees 27-6 en route to an 18-point halftime advantage. Last night, the Dolphins hosted Westchester (after the Post went to press). Though the 9-0 Comets appear to have first place in the Western League locked up, the Dolphins got the chance to avenge its 72-67 loss at Westchester on January 24. Pali finishes its regular season tomorrow at University at 7 p.m., then awaits the playoff seedings on Saturday.
Pali Girls’ Basketball Eyes Playoffs
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
With six wins in the last seven games, it’s clear the Palisades girls’ basketball team is playing its best basketball of the season’and the only direction the Dolphins seem to be going is up. ’We’re peaking at the right time,’ head coach Torino Johnson said. ‘Winning matures you quickly. And it’s giving our team a level of confidence that we can’t give them.’ Perhaps no win gave the Lady Dolphins as much confidence as the 50-41 home victory over Fairfax last Friday. The team’s leading scorer, 5-foot-6 junior guard Ashlie Bruner, led the way with 22 points and center Donae Moguel added 16 points and 19 rebounds to help Pali turn a pull away from a19-19 halftime tie. With the victory, the Lady Dolphins (18-9, 8-2 in league) ended the first place Lady Lions’ nine-game winning streak in the Western League. And perhaps no player was more instrumental in helping Pali take down Fairfax than the dynamic Bruner. ’She brings a tenacious work ethic, in practice and on the court,’ Johnson said. ‘She’s our best player, but she’s also a hard worker.’ Bruner’s strong performances continued on Monday in Pali’s 84-16 win over Hamilton. The junior effortlessly led the way with 20 points and 11 assists, while Nicole Flyer added 20 points and Moguel, Skai Thompson and Asia Smith each scored in double figures. The Lady Yankees were overpowered from start to finish, unable to solve Pali’s full court pressure. With these two resounding wins, Palisades announced its postseason intentions. And though Johnson noted that opponents have often overlooked the Lady Dolphins, which has only fueled their competitive fire’and led to the occasional posting of ‘bulletin-board material’ as a reminder of team doubters. All of which has helped Pali consistently improve and keep its ambitions high with the playoffs right around the corner. ’We expect to win it all,’ he said. ‘And it’s not just city. We’d like to win a state championship. That’s what our mentality is.’ Last night, the Lady Dolphins traveled to Westchester (after the Post went to press) and tomorrow they wrap up the regular season at 5:30 p.m. at home against University. The playoff seedings will be announced on Saturday.
Northern Trust Tickets Will Benefit PaliHi
Purchase a ticket to next week’s Northern Trust Open, running from February 15-20, and 80-percent of the net proceeds will go to Palisades Charter High School. The PGA TOUR sponsors Tickets FORE Charity, which allows PaliHi to benefit from each ticket purchased through northerntrust.com/tournament/ticketforecharity or by calling PaliHi Executive Director Mike Smith at (310) 230-6650. A single ticket for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday is $30 and a weekly grounds ticket for Tuesday through Saturday is $80. Weekend grounds passes (which includes both Saturday and Sunday) are also available for $45, while practice round ground passes are $20. The tournament started in 1926 when the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce put up a $10,000 purse for the first L.A. Open. This year, golfers will vie for the $6.5-million purse. Last year’s champion, Steve Stricker shot -16 under par (268) to take home the 2010 winner’s trophy and $1,152,000 last year. He is currently ranked No. 8 in the world, Stricker will likely defend his title, but the field is yet to be finalized. The final sponsor’s exemptions were awarded last week, as tour veterans Scott McCarron (a UCLA graduate) and Brad Faxon, as well as Kyung-Tae Kim’currently ranked No. 30 in the world’were among those granted exemptions. They join Northern Trust Open exemption recipient Joseph Bramlett, a 22-year old TOUR rookie, as members of the early field. Past champions include Stricker, Phil Michelson, Adam Scott and Mike Weir.
Thursday, February 10 – Thursday, February 17
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
”” Theatre Palisades presents ‘The Diviners,’ 8 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 2 p.m. through February 20. For tickets ($20-$16), call (310) 454-1970 or visit theatrepalisades.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
The Temescal Canyon Association hiking group will walk from Zuma Beach over Pt. Dume to brunch at Paradise Cove (about $15). Please meet for carpooling at 8 a.m. in the front parking lot at Temescal Gateway Park. If you would like to join the hike, please leave a message for Carol Leacock at (310) 454-4188 so that she can make reservations.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Come early to sign up for open mic. Contact: moondaypoetry.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Ernest Marquez discusses and signs ‘Noir Afloat: Tony Cornero & the Notorious Gambling Ships of Southern California, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books. (See story, page 10.) ‘
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Storytime for children ages 3 and up, Palisades Branch Library. Mira Bartok discusses ‘The Memory Palace: A Memoir’ about the 17-year estrangement of the author and her homeless schizophrenic mother, and their reunion, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3, 2011
UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
GUEST HOUSE. 3 rooms, garden setting, French doors, hardwood floors, laundry, very quiet. Available Dec. 1st. $2,100/mo. Utilities included, cat okay. (310) 454-8150
FULLY RENOVATED!!! 4 BD, 5.5 BA. * Built in 1927 by J. Paul Getty for his mistress. Original California tiles, great yard, patio, decks w/ all whitewater views. Whitewater ocean view from every room. Fully renovated to 4 bdrm, 1 billiard/recreation room, wine cellar, living & dining room, 3 door/car garage w/ loft. 3 story home w/ elevator. Big beams, romantic outdoor whitewater view spa, steam sauna, 3 indoor jacuzzi spa tubs, great storage & plenty of amenities. New lighting & closets. Live in a place of history & charm. $9,500/mo. 17809 Porto Marina Way, Pacific Palisades. (213) 494-0059
SPLIT LEVEL 3 bd, 3 ba, large studio. Nice canyon view, very clean, fireplace, new flooring, rugs, patio, garage, laundry room. Shown by appt. $4,800/mo. (661) 270-9231
DUPLEX FOR RENT. 2 bedroom + fireplace, 1 bath, quiet residential area near Village. $2,450/mo. (310) 738-4400
536 ARBRAMAR. 3 bdr, 2 ba. Solar powered (low electric bills), high-end gas range, dishwasher and washer/dryer; fireplace, hardwood floors, lots of attic storage, 2 car garage, fenced in yard. $4,500/mo. (310) 801-5020
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.
NEUTRA BUILDING! ARCHITECTURAL WONDER. 2 bed + 2 bath on Sunset Blvd. Huge wood deck w/ jacuzzi white water ocean view, private yard, and garden facing the ocean water and dolphins @ 17050 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 for $3,300/mo. Spacious living room, wood floors, beautiful fireplace, high vaulted wood ceilings w/ gigantic window, building courtyard, outdoor fireplace. Kitchen: gas stove, dishwasher, and white tile countertops. Bedrms: wood floors, lots of closet/storage space. Bathrm: tile floors, granite countertop. 1 car garage parking w/ washer and dryer hookups. Vintage architect property built on Pacific Palisades Hills simulating a sinking ship into the ocean has 4 units on our newly remodeled 4 leveled building. For more information contact (213) 494-0059 or fidel@benleedsproperties.com or go to http://leeds.postlets.com
PET FRIENDLY! 1 BD IN PAC PAL! ‘ 1/2 block from Gelson’s & the Village. Parquet floors, ocean view, laundry room, quiet building, on site manager, swimming pool & parking space. Ready to move in! $1,745/mo. * Move in special with 3rd month free! * Call Michael at (310) 883-8049
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. (310) 435-5582 or kderby77@gmail.com
CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
GEM IN THE PALISADES, Sunset & Almar. 2 bdrm, 2 1/2 ba townhouse. Hardwood, tile, carpet, w/d, dishwasher, roof deck, parking. $3,250/mo. (310) 395-1073
OCEAN VIEW GEM! STEPS TO BEACH. (1+1) Romantic CUSTOM ocean vu. Blonde wd floors, balcony, 2 pools, tennis, 24 hr. sec. Sunset & PCH. $2,495/mo. (includes util.) Owner MIKKI, (509) 263-5873, Pacific Palisades’This won’t last!
AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! 1932 Palisades Dr. Beautiful 3 bd, 2.5 ba Medit Villa. Open flr plan (3,031 sq ft), cathedral ceil, office/study, gym/bonus, ample closets & storage. In/outdr living w/ 4 spacious balconies, vast cyn & ocn vus! Many amenities. $5,700/mo. Robbie Sikora, agent, (310) 710-5214
PALISADES HIGHLANDS, roommate wanted to share 2 bd, 2 ba twnhse. Attached priv garage, hdwd, priv patio, pool, jacuzzi, tennis, steps to cyn hiking. Pets considered. (310) 962-8482, resort3@earthlink.net
ROOMS FOR RENT 3
BEDROOM, DEN, KITCHENETTE, Private bath, private entrance, Washer/dryer on lower floor. Pacific Palisades home. $850/mo. (310) 454-1159
RENTALS TO SHARE 3a
2 ROOMS FOR RENT. 1 master suite. Huge yard, full hse priv, all utils incld, shared W/D. Trained dogs welcomed. 1,000 yards from beach. $1,500/mo.-master, $1,000/mo.-other. (310) 454-1956
WANTED TO RENT 3b
FURNISHED HOME NEEDED. German family of 5 needs furnished home July-Aug. 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.
SMALL OFFICE FOR RENT ON SUNSET. 2nd floor, quiet, furnished or unfurnished. $325/mo. (310) 422-6684 or (310) 459-3493
WRITER’S RETREAT * Quiet office suite with private access and bathroom. This 350 sq. ft. space is bright and airy. Available February 1st. (310) 702-1107
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
INVESTOR/PARTNER WANTED. Secured collateral loans, low risk w/ high return 40% LTV of loan amt. Please call for details, (714) 520-1119
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
ACCOUNTANT/CONTROLLER. Quickbooks/Quicken setup. Outsource the hassle’all bookkeeping needs including tax prep for home or office. Get organized now! (310) 562-0635
NEED HELP WITH FINANCIAL MATTERS? Financial mgmt, bookkeeping, reconciling, bill paying, etc. Caring & confidential. (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
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
NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
CHILDCARE, School pick up, activities & errands. Parent-Toddler teacher, Pacific Palisades. (310) 459-9149
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
SISTERS HOUSECLEANING. Would you like your home and business so clean they shine? Call us, we have good references. Serving the community for over 20 years. We offer final cleaning. For free estimate, call Flora at (310) 720-7751. Bond #6743361. www.sistershousecleaning.com, cleaning411@gmail.com
MIRIAM’S HOUSEKEEPING. Available Monday through Friday. Has own car & CA DL. Local references. 14 years experience. Tel: (213) 746-4216 or cell: (310) 346-0360
EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICE. Reliable, local references. Experienced. Own supplies. Call today. (818) 324-9154
HOUSECLEANING. Alicia, available Saturdays. Cleaning supplies furnished. Call (310) 367-3214
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER avail. Mon-Sat. H.S. & vocational schooling, Bilingual, refs avail. 7 yrs exp. Maria, (323) 516-9378 or Alejandra, (310) 654-7067 alderete1220@gmail.com, benmay66@yahoo.com
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTING: Available Monday-Friday, some weekends. Own transportation, local references, good English. Please call Nidia/Yolanda at (310) 422-7624
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/DRIVER ‘ Available Monday through Friday. Has own car, CADL & insurance. Local references. 10 years experience. Daisy, (323) 732-8192 or (323) 793-8287
HOUSECLEANING/NANNY. For 1 day or 5 days of the week. Excellent references, own transportation including CADL & insurance. Ask for Katherine or Karina, (310) 999-9463
LOOKING FOR A HOUSECLEANING JOB. Available weekends only. 12 years experience, own transportation, legal, local references. Call Delmy, (323) 363-9492, delmycleaning.com
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
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 AVAILABLE. Current CNA, CPR & HHA license, can provide all levels of personal care. Fridays & Saturdays available. 20 years experience. References available. Call Diana @ (323) 633-9503
DO YOU NEED P/T OR F/T HELP? Scandinavian lady w/ exp, good driving rec & refs. Avail for active senior/s as companion, cook, driver I.E. dr’s appts, errands etc. (has own car) Live out. Anna, (310) 312-6099
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
FORTINO MARTINEZ GARDEN SERVICE ‘ Maintenance, clean-up, tree trimming, seed planting, sprinkler systems, concrete & brick work. 24 hours/7 days a week. 19 yrs exper. Free fertilizer, low prices, FREE ESTIMATES! Call (310) 256-0734, (310) 838-2429
APO’S GARDEN SERVICE ‘ Residential & Commercial ‘ Tree Trimming ‘ Sprinklers ‘ New Lawns ‘ Planting ‘ Exterior Design. Ludin, (310) 391-7424 or (310) 804-7115
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
NEED A TOAST FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION? Let me write a customized poem for you. Call Lawrie at (310) 749-3032
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
CLUB HAPPY DOG Excursions * Enroll your dog now for Snow Day Field Trips. Start your puppy at 4 mos. clubhappydog.com ‘ (310) 359-3433
GIFT IDEAS 14k
CUSTOMIZED POEMS * Let me write a heartfelt, customized poem for you to give a loved one for their birthday, anniversary, or Valentines day! Call Lawrie at (310) 749-3032
MISCELLANEOUS 14l
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
FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a
CHAIR YOGA for all ages and abilities. Want to do Yoga but don’t want to get on the floor? Try Chair Yoga! Private sessions with Susan, certified in Yoga Works and Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga. (310) 454-4575
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
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. Ask about homework club!!! www.clc90272.com or (310) 459-3239
NATIVE FRENCH TUTOR. Make learning or improving French a dynamic and fun experience. Tutors all levels & age groups in the comfort of your home. Palisades resident. Call Francois @ (310) 804-1650
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
FRENCH TUTOR, 10 years experience, excellent references. Helps students to improve their grades & be ready for finals. All levels. Please contact Suzie at (323) 356-1517 or email: learnfr@yahoo.com
ENGLISH & WRITING TUTOR: Help w/ college essays. MA Loyola Marymount; BA UCLA. 14 yrs experience teaching writing & literature at Pepperdine Univ & Santa Monica College. Rebecca, (310) 562-7377
MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUCTION 15h
SAXOPHONE/FLUTE/JAZZ IMPROVISATION. Individual Lessons. All Ages/Levels Welcome. Call: (310) 283-9975
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)
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
JEFF HRONEK, 40 YRS. RESIDENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. ‘ Sanding & Refinishing ‘ Installations ‘ Pre-finished ‘ Unfinished ‘ Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414
K&Z HARDWOOD FLOOR EXPERTS. Refinishing, installation, recoat, water & fire restoration. Free est. Lic. #804641. (800) 500-1146, (818) 905-0428
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
PALI HANDYMAN & CONST. SERVICES. LOW COST HOME IMPROVEMENT. All jobs welcome such as all painting exterior-interior-walls-moldings etc., un-sticking of doors & windows, concrete, tile, brick/block, carpentry, woodwork, patios, decks, all fencing, gates, doors, cabinetry, drywall repair, roofing, additions, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, water damage, electrical, plumbing, pressure washing, picture hanging, lighting, stucco, repair, sanding, clean up and trash removal and all other projects or fix it problems needed. Call now for a FREE ESTIMATE! Kevin, Brian Nunneley, (310) 488-1153 (always working in Palisades). Lic. #375858, bonded and insured. 24 hr/7 days service available also!
HANDYMAN. Skilled labor/Jack-of-all-trades. $30/hr. or will bid job. Non-lic. Bill Clark, (310) 435-9754
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
ALL SEASONS PAINTING, ‘Start the year off with a fresh coat of paint!’ Winter painting specials include: ‘ Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing ‘ Garage Doors ‘ Fences ‘ Deck Staining ‘ Stucco/Drywall Repair ‘ Interior/Exterior Color Specialist ‘ Excellent references! ‘ Great rates! ‘ FREE ESTIMATES! ‘ Over 30 years experience in Palisades area ‘ All work guaranteed! ‘ Licensed & bonded. Lic. #105761. Randy, (310) 678-7913
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
HELP WANTED 17
THE YOGURT SHOPPE is seeking full & part time help and a full time Store Manager. Please send resume to clive@aplacetomix.com. (310) 459-0088. We are ‘the place to mix’ in Pac. Pal.’Come join our family!
ANTIQUES 18
1964 STEINWAY BABY GRAND. Model S, 5-foot, satin ebony, tuned & player added. A small 1-inch repair, minor paint touch-ups. Great condition! A stunning Steinway! Blue Book: $21,000. (310) 801-1677
AUTOS 18b
MGB-GT ’73. Maroon, 87K miles, operational. Call 10 a.m.-12 p.m. only. (310) 393-6976
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
Charity Multi-Family GARAGE SALE. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, February 5th. 344 Mount Holyoke Ave. Pacific Palisades
PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
BLACK & WHITE BIEWER YORKIES ‘ 14 wk old puppies. 1 male, 2 females. AKC. Photos avail online. Emmy, (310) 454-6891, emybeeme@yahoo.com
PEDIGREE PUG PUPPIES * Fawn colored, 9 weeks old, male and female, very cute, shots, w/ papers. (310) 459-0405
