Thursday, November 18 – Thursday, November 25

November 18, 2010

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Theatre Palisades at the Pierson Playhouse on Haverford. The event will feature hosted hors d’oeuvres, a no-host beverage bar, a drawing for gifts donated by Chamber members, and scenes from TP’s current musical production, Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Putting It Together.’ Non-members: $25. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in Tauxe Hall at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

‘Red Violin,’ starring Samuel L. Jackson, screens at 1 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real Dr. Admission is free. Kids Pajama Storytime features Guyatri Stein reading ‘Puddle Moon,’ a magical midnight adventure, 6:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. A little girl and her dog venture into the wondrous world of the Puddle Moon. Stein, an author, artist and cartoonist, presents a magical world that reflects life’s love, joy and delight. Theatre Palisades’ production of ‘Putting It Together,’ a musical revue showcasing the songs of Stephen Sondheim, 8 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m., through December 15. For tickets ($18-$22) call (310) 454-1970.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Coffee expert Michael Fuss will relate the origins and spread of coffee cultivation as guest speaker for the Culinary Historians of Southern California program, 2 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library’s community room, 861 Alma Real. The program is free and open to the public.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21

James Vail conducts Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring the Chancel Choir, soloists and orchestra, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset. Free admission. ‘

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Traditional Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 7:30 p.m., hosted this year by St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bieneveda. The community is invited. The Pacific Palisades Civic League meeting, normally the fourth Monday of the month, has been shifted this month to November 29 in Tauxe Hall at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz, starting at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Corpus Christi Catholic Church, corner of Carey and Toyopa, will have a Thanksgiving Mass at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. Bring bread to be blessed for your Thanksgiving meal.

Football Hosts Lincoln Friday

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Leading rusher Malcolm Creer and the Dolphins will host their first playoff game since 2006 on Friday night against Lincoln. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Riding a three-game winning streak, the Palisades High varsity football team was eager to close out the season strong with a road victory last Friday. However, Westchester shut down the Dolphins’ wishbone attack and made enough big plays of its own to win, 21-7, creating a three-way tie for second place in the Western League. The Comets (6-4 overall, 3-2 in league) have now held five opponents to seven points or less this season. Malcolm Creer scored the Dolphins’ only touchdown in the first quarter. He had 69 yards in nine carries, quarterback Ke’monte Reed had 90 yards in 10 carries and Hakeem Jawanza rushed 11 times for 31 yards. Quarterback Nick King’s one-yard touchdown gave Westchester a 14-7 lead at halftime. Neither team generated much offense in the third quarter. Westchester still clung to a 14-7 lead with four minutes left when Reed was hit hard by defensive back Jermaine Marshall and fumbled. Defensive lineman Bobby Bolden picked up the loose ball and returned it 14 yards to the Dolphins’ 13. Four plays later, Kalin Scott-Wright scored on a five-yard run to put the game out of reach. Despite the loss, Palisades (5-5, 3-2) is seeded seventh in the City Division II playoffs and hosts No. 10 Lincoln in the first round Friday night at 7. Before the season, coaches had to choose which playoff bracket their teams would compete in. In the Western League, Venice and Westchester opted for Division I while Palisades, Fairfax, Hamilton and University all chose Division II. Venice is seeded third and Westchester 11th in Division I and, because the Dolphins beat Fairfax head to head, they got the higher playoff seed in Division II. Fairfax is seeded ninth and Hamilton claimed the final spot at No. 16. Lincoln (9-1) finished second in the Northern League but did not play a strong schedule. Like Westchester, the Tigers play stingy defense, having held six opponents to eight points or fewer, including shutouts of Monroe, Belmont and South Gate. Lincoln’s only loss was 28-21 to Los Angeles Marshall. The Tigers are led by quarterback Brandon Lopez (1,553 yards, 17 touchdowns) and running back Carlos Duran (1,315 yards, 16 touchdowns). Friday will mark Palisades’ first home playoff game since a 42-14 City Invitational loss to Marshall in 2006. Frosh/Soph Palisades ended the season with a 21-12 victory over host Westchester to finish 7-3 overall and 4-1 in league. For the third time in four games, the Dolphins’ defense did not allow a touchdown, as both Comets scores came on special teams. Ja’uan Tate’s first pass went for a 60-yard touchdown to Will Ingram and Tate later threw a five-yard strike on fourth-and-goal to Jack Jordan, who scored his league-leading 13th touchdown. Justin Sinclair also rushed for a score.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2010

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EARLY DEADLINE: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be an early deadline for classified ads for the issue of December 2, 2010. The classified ad deadline will be Wednesday, November 24, at 11 a.m.

HOMES FOR SALE 1

GREAT DEALS. Homes Steps from Sand. Right in the Palisades! $125-450,000. Fab ocean views. For use as homes/offices/weekend retreats/condo alt. Terrific opportunity! PCH between Sunset and Temescal. 8 sold last year. Heated pool and rec center. Agent: Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438, www.michellebolotin.com

BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE! Giant, flat, rectangular property, 18,300 sq. ft., all buildable. Unique opportunity for any builder’s imagination. Being sold for land value. Don, agt, (310) 230-1981

LOTS FOR SALE 1a

BEAUTIFUL ONE ACRE parcel in River View Estates, located just minutes from Paso Robles. Gated community featuring custom homes, fabulous views and all the amenities of Heritage Ranch are included. Across the street from the lake and new school and shopping center makes this a wonderful place to build your dream home, plan for your retirement or just vacation. Only 20 minutes from Paso Robles where you can enjoy world renown wine and fabulous restaurants. Call Alex, (805) 440-4418. Possible owner financing! ONLY $159,000.

HEADS UP INVESTORS. This lot is in an excellent location for a commercial/retail endeavor in the quaint town of San Miguel just minutes North of Paso Robles. Prime Mission St. frontage makes this parcel a great opportunity for an investor to participate in the future growth of this attractive downtown district. $127,000. Seller financing possible. Seller is extremely motivated. Call Alex (agent), (805) 440-4418

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

3 BDRM, 2 BTH HOME. 18 ft. ceilings, 2 decks, gas fireplace, spectacular mtn. views, new tile, s.s. appliances, separate 2 car garage, lrg closets, updated. Available 11/15. $3,700/mo. (310) 459-2692

HARTZELL STREET, Pacific Palisades. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, w/ detached office/additional bedroom. Hardwood floors. Enclosed backyard w/ fruit trees. Min. 1 year lease. $3,400/mo. Phone (310) 570-3435

PACIFIC PALISADES. Bright 3 BR, 1 3/4 BA. Walk to village. Yard with some citrus trees. HW floors in living rm/dining area. No dogs. $3,400/mo. (310) 454-7275

2 BDRM, 2 BATH + DEN in upper Bel-Air Bay Club location. Private and lush setting. Walls of glass. Great natural light. New kitchen appliances. Attached garage. $4,000/mo. (310) 573-7473

MALIBU RANCH ESTATE FOR LEASE. 5 acres, room for large animals, ocean view, 1st driveway off PCH, stream, pond, 1 minute from Malibu Seafood and surf! Main home (2+2), hardwood, stainless, granite. Guesthome (1+1), travertine, stainless, granite. $6,500/mo. incl utils. Call (818) 307-9510 for details.

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

HOME-LIKE, SPACIOUS 1 bd, 1 ba, 800 sf. in triplex near bluffs & Village. Fireplace, bay window, hardwood, garage, laundry, garden. Non-smoker, no pets, 1 yr lease. $2,200/mo. (310) 804-3142

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.

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT 1/2 block from Gelson’s and ‘village’ shops, two blocks from Temescal Cyn hiking. Quiet building, little street traffic. Call Michael, (310) 883-8049

COZY GUEST COTTAGE. Walk to Village. No smoke, no pets. Mature single person. $1,250/mo. Utilities included. (310) 709-5189

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

LARGE STUDIO W/ GARDEN PATIO. Kitchenette, 3/4 bath & bonus room. $1,600/mo. unfurnished, $1,900/mo. furnished. (310) 795-3999

PALISADES STUDIO LOFT GUEST HOUSE. Two story, private yard and entrance, furnished or unfurnished. Short term ok. $1,900/mo. Available now. (310) 625-2096

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

$2,900/MO. BRIGHT, SPOTLESS TOWNHOME. 2 beds+2 baths. High ceiling master, plenty of storage, private garage with direct entry. Quiet, quiet. Broker, (310) 740-0302

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM, 2 1/2 BA Highlands townhouse with mountain views. Spacious, 2 fireplaces, 2 balconies, pool, gym, spa, W/D. Unfurnished: $3,500/mo. Elegantly furnished: $4,100/mo. (310) 459-9111

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT. Bedroom+bathrm available now. S.M. Canyon home, 2 blks from beach. Utilities, cable TV, internet, weekly housekeeper, washer/dryer, kitchen privileges incl. Female preferred, non-smoker. $950/mo. Call Cindie, (310) 922-0641

WANTED TO RENT 3b

3 MONTHS SUBLET WANTED. 1-2 bedroom condo/cottage, near town, furnished sublet. Single lady, no pets, 3 months, January-March, 2011. nanvee@aol.com or (212) 799-2146

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.

WRITERS RETREAT * Quiet office suite with private access and bathroom. This 350 sq. ft. space is bright and airy. Available in December. (310) 702-1107

VACATION RENTALS 3e

PARK CITY. Unique and charming historic church converted to home. (435) 649-8298

LAS VEGAS VINEYARD VILLA luxury home offers 3,500 sq. ft. tri-level half acre with amazing strip view. Available now! Call Ramona for a reservation at (702) 222-0608

MISCELLANEOUS 4b

BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM!!!! Back to school. Holidays around the corner? Need some extra cash? Apply for a loan! Bad credit? No credit? No problem! Call (888) 593-7775. No fees.

PERSONALS 6b

CREATIVE SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATIONS Consultant for ALL occasions. (No exceptions). Call Elizabeth (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) (310) 573-6233. 100% proceeds for orphans in INDIA. (see www.fatherdominic.net)

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

NEED HELP WITH PAPERWORK? Mail & bills, bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, business mgmt, computer help. Caring, thorough, 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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ORGANIZER. Outgoing & cheerful individual available for office or home organization. Office skills, errands, event & travel planning. Part time or temporary ok. 3 hour min. Reasonable rates. FEELING THE HOLIDAY CRUNCH? I can address cards, take care of your holiday shopping, Christmas decorating, gift wrapping, or party planning. Pam, (310) 733-8433

MISCELLANEOUS 7o

ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR. Years of experience. Impeccable references. Background check welcome. (626) 692-9688, lv message, rudig63@yahoo.com

CONSCIOUS COMPANION. Have you lost a spouse and feeling disconnected? Or retired and feeling ‘stuck?’ As your Conscious Companion,I will greet you in the morning and help start your day. We can delve into stimulating conversations over current events, critique a good book or movie. We can conquer crossword puzzles, play cards, learn fun skills on the computer and read the newspaper together. We can sip tea or coffee and enjoy nature. With integrity, will find what YOUR passions are as we set goals for the week, month and year. I guarantee you will find yourself laughing out loud (again). References are available and space is limited. Let’s start today! Weekday mornings 1-2 hour intervals. Call Marguerite, (310) 403-2391

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

LOOKING FOR A HOUSEKEEPING JOB. 2-3 days. 12 years experience, own transportation, legal, local references. Call Delmy, (323) 363-9492, delmycleaning.com

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Friday. Very good worker & excellent local references. 20 yrs experience. Own car. CDL. Can speak English. Call Marina, (323) 644-0090 (home) or (323) 829-9424 (cell)

GOOD HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday through Friday. Own transportation, local references, good with kids & pets. Very light English. Please call Angelica, (818) 645-7775.

HOUSEKEEPER. Looking for work on Tuesdays. Excellent cleaning & references. Dependable & good English. Please call Raquel at (213) 736-5362

I DO HOUSEKEEPING. I have 20 years of experience. References available. M-F. Please call Sonia, (323) 810-3586

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU offering eldercare, childcare, and housekeeping. Professional and experienced. References available upon request. (818) 645-1775 or (310) 903-1434

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

MISCELLANEOUS 12f

PILATES HOME STUDIO has openings for first timers or advanced. Professionally trained. Evening & weekend appointments available. Call for appointment and info. (310) 459-0911 or (310) 508-7706

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.

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

EXCELLENT PERSONAL ASSISTANT to help w/ tasks of the day. Organizing, driving, appointments, shopping, errands, property manager, banking deposits, etc. Excellent references. Evelyne, (310) 395-4660

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

ClubHappyDog.com. Doggie Day Camp Play Group Excursions. Enroll Your Puppy at 4 Months Old. (310) 359-3433

MISCELLANEOUS 14k

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

PERSONAL WARDROBE CONSULTANT to solve all of your fashion dilemmas! Closet re-organizing, personal shopping & holiday gift buying services avail. Denise Scher, (310) 398-0921, www.styledbydenise.com

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

MATH & CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS: COLLEGE ESSAYS, SAT/SAT II/ACT/ISEE/HSPT MATH PREP. All math subjects thru calculus. Jr. high thru college level writing skills. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Local office in Palisades Village. Call 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 ‘ Assessment ‘ Motivation ‘ Remediation ‘ Personalized academic, cognitive, & behavioral support. ADD, Gifted, LD, School & Family Challenges. Free Consult ‘ Pre-K – Adult ‘ Local office 10+ years. Arlana J. Morley, MS, MFT, BCET. (310) 459-4125

MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR. Middle school-college level. BS LAUSD credentialed high school teacher. Test prep. Flexible hours. AVAILABLE to help NOW! Seth Freedman, (310) 909-3049

STANFORD-EDUCATED MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR. Young (ish) & personable, experienced, in-home. Algebra thru calculus, physics, chemistry, SAT. Refs. www.westsidestanfordtutor.com, (323) 309-6687

MATH TUTOR. 15 years in-home tutoring experience. Have excellent skills to deal with lack of motivation & experience to make math fun. Palisades resident. Call Jelica, (916) 302-6129

WORLD’S BEST TUTOR is now available in the Palisades. All ages, most subjects. Let me help your child succeed. References on request. Jan, (310) 454-6774

MATH TUTOR, 10 years + in West L.A., Geometry, Algebra 1 & 2, Statistics, Calculus. Michigan MBA. Very reasonable rates. Call Bill, (310) 454-9821

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

Alex Van Name, a NAME you can TRUST! for k-12 Science and Math Tutoring. www.310ScienceMath.com. Summer Assignments, S.A.T. and A.C.T. Prep, Academic Tutoring and Support. Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, pre-Calc, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Honors and AP too! ‘Mr. Van Name is such a patient and creative instructor. He explains the material thoroughly and is always ready to explain it in different ways until it makes sense.’ Call: (310) 295-8915. Email: alexvanname@tmo.blackberry.net. 12011 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 540, Los Angeles, CA 90049

EXPERIENCED LOCAL CHEMISTRY teacher available for tutoring in chemistry. Specializing in honors & AP chemistry. Please call Carole, (310) 749-3378. For math tutoring, algebra through calculus, call Shane at (310) 749-3397. Reasonable rates. * COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAYS * EXPERT GUIDANCE AND TUTORING. English professor with 15 years of experience. Please call Diana at (310) 663-5606. engelmann_diana@smc.edu

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

PRACTICAL FRENCH TUTORING. Make learning or improving French a Dynamic and Fun experience. Tutors all levels in the comfort of your home. Free level assessment. Call Francois @ (310) 804-1650

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/SCIENCE/SAT TUTOR. Widely used by Palisades residents. Excellent references. Dozens of satisfied clients at top schools. Call Will at (510) 378-7138

CARPENTRY 16a

YANKEE CRAFTSMAN CARPENTER HANDYMAN specializing in home repairs and renovations. Frame to finish. No job too small. 20 years experience. Not lic. Call Mark at (424) 672-0645

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

SEME TILE. License #920238, insured. All phases of tile work. Kitchens, bathrooms, walkways, etc. No job too small! Call Steve, (310) 663-7256. FREE estimates! Email: semetile@gmail.com & website: www.semetile.com

PALISADES HOME REPAIR SERVICE. Super reliable, super clean’over 200 completed home repairs. There is no one better! Lic. #294-272 Call Mark, (310) 622-2773

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. Local service only. Non-lic. Please call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286

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 ‘ 18 years quality work ‘ Wood fences ‘ Decks ‘ Gates ‘ Chainlink & patio ‘ Wrought iron. Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996

CARLOS FENCE COMPANY. Wood & picket fences, wrought iron, chain link, gates, handrails, balconies, decks, pergola, arbor. Custom jobs available. (310) 677-2737, (310) 677-8650 (fax), carlos_fence@yahoo.com

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

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, 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

SAM DE LA CRUZ’EXPERT CRAFTSMAN ‘ Painting ‘ Plumbing ‘ Tile-work ‘ Carpentry ‘ Electrical. No job too small! Rain or shine! Good references & reasonable rates. Sammy, (310) 386-2244

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). Licensed, bonded and insured. 24 hr/7 days service available also!

A-1 SUPER HANDYMAN ‘ All concrete & brick work ‘ Blockwall ‘ Fencing ‘ Stucco ‘ Electrical ‘ Plumbing ‘ Painting ‘ Roofing ‘ Clean up ‘ Drywall ‘ Plaster ‘ Tree trimming ‘ FREE ESTIMATES! ‘ Lic. #902840. Tangi, (310) 592-9824, (818) 793-4415

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

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

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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

JIMENEZ PAINTING ‘ Interior & exterior. Residential & commercial. Cabinet refinishing. Over 15 yrs exp. References avail. 100% quality work. For free estimates call Javier, (818) 268-3311 or (818) 489-7268

REMODELING 16v

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

ONE WEEK ROOM REMODELS. Let us transform a room in your home in one week! Pali resident. Website: debonairenovations.com. (310) 877-5577

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

TILE 16x

Tile. Nancy Lee Douglass, Lic. #742322 ‘ Regrout ‘ Recaulk ‘ Repair ‘ Install ‘ Beautify ‘ Consult ‘ 25 yrs. exp. ‘ References ‘ Local ‘ (310) 450-6427

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FUDDRUCKERS HIRING cooks, cashiers, shift leaders! Apply 2-4 p.m. daily. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. 221 North San Fernando. Great Oppty’s! (310) 277-7756

NURSERY COORDINATOR to manage nursery at Pali. Lutheran Church. Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Childcare exp., 21 yrs or older. Starting $16/hr. (depending on exp.). Daryl, (310) 459-2358, dcedaryl@plc.cc

HAIR STYLIST * Station for rent in Palisades established beauty salon. Reasonable rent. Information: (310) 454-3521

AUTOS 18b

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 2WD, one owner, low mileage, excellent condition inside and out, full power, roof rack, tinted windows, no dents. $7,500. (310) 459-2511 or (310) 454-1007

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FURNITURE FOR SALE! Black upright Yamaha piano, $4,500. 3 piece wall unit, $600. White hand painted vanity, $150. White bunk bed unit with built in desk, $350. Hand painted upright bookshelf, $150. All in excellent condition! (310) 230-2018

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

VINTAGE/RETRO SALE of household items: cameras, ashtrays, hardware, suitcases, steamer trunks, camping stoves, lamps, etc. Sunday, November 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 756 Brooktree Rd., Pac. Pal.

Competition Debuts at PaliHi Pool

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November 11, 2010

The first competition held at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatics Center was a Southern California-sanctioned swim meet hosted by Westside Aquatics on Saturday and Sunday. More than 650 athletes, ages 5 to 19, came from as far away as Pasadena and Torrance to swim in the new 10-lane competition pool on the Palisades High campus, which was dedicated on October 10. There were so many entries that swimmers did ‘fly-over starts’, which saves time by having swimmers who finish their heat stay in the pool until the next race starts.

YMCA Releases Survey of 2,000 Students

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November 11, 2010

Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Carol Pfannkuche shares the results of a survey that examined the needs of local middle school youth with 37 community leaders on Tuesday at Aldersgate Retreat.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

Members of the Palisades-Malibu YMCA spent the past six months conducting a research study to determine the needs of middle school youth living in Pacific Palisades. ’Our desire is to strengthen our community, and we realized that having some data specific to our youth would help us target our efforts toward their needs,’ Y Executive Director Carol Pfannkuche told the Palisadian-Post. On Tuesday, Pfannkuche presented the results of the study to 37 Palisades community leaders at the Aldersgate Retreat & Cultural Center on Haverford Avenue. The Y’s Healthy Families Council, a group of 30 local moms that formed a year ago with the goal of developing programs for toddlers to teens, initiated the study. The Y hired Search Institute, an independent nonprofit organization that is committed to helping create healthy communities for young people, to conduct the survey of more than 2,000 sixth, seventh and eighth graders attending Calvary Christian School, Corpus Christi Catholic School, Paul Revere Charter Middle School and St. Matthew’s Episcopal School. The study was funded by Kevin and Annie Barnes, Meredith Rowley (representing the Jessie Barker McKellar Foundation) and Marvin Hoffenberg, (representing the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust). Rowley and Annie Barnes are members of the Healthy Families Council. The middle school students answered 58 questions about how they perceived themselves, their families, friends, neighborhood, school and community. The Y discovered that young people do not think their neighbors care about them or adults in their community value them. The survey also showed that there is a need for more community service activities. The youth reported that they do not spend an hour or more per week serving the community. Youth indicated that they are motivated by their friends and interested in environmental issues, sports and technology. However, they are not reading for pleasure, and they do not feel talented/skilled in construction. They described themselves as happy, upbeat, energetic, caring for others, relaxed and easy-going. The Healthy Families Council, co-chaired by Laura Chung and Colleen Buerge, now plans to create programs around the results. The Council would like to start mentorship programs to create a positive connection between local adults and youth. The moms also want to provide more community service opportunities and find ways to encourage reading. ‘A lot of kids love soccer, so maybe we could start a book club of kids reading books about soccer,’ Pfannkuche said. In addition to the Search Institute’s survey, the Y staff, board members and volunteers also interviewed community leaders and families. From those interviews and focus groups, they discovered that families are spending more time in individualized sedentary activities. Pfannkuche said a lot of families reported that they don’t have enough time to spend together because they are busy commuting around the city, taking their children to sports practices and dance lessons. ’We would like to have a facility, where we can provide all those programs,’ Pfannkuche told the Post. ‘We are still working on a strategic plan for our YMCA facility.’ Pfannkuche noted that the current space on Via de la Paz is not large enough to house such activities. The Y agreed not to build on the four-acre Simon Meadow property (located on the corner of Temescal Canyon Road and Sunset Boulevard) for 10 years, when the organization purchased the property from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy in October 2007. ’It’s a long complicated process,’ Pfannkuche said of the possibility of building a facility on the Simon Meadow property. ‘The right location could be there or somewhere else in the Palisades.’

Historic Tudor Home on Amalfi Is for Sale

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November 11, 2010

Pacific Palisades residents Neal and Linda Vitale are selling their Tudor Revival-style home, located at 780 Amalfi Drive, for $5.7 million. The home, constructed in 1935, was one of the first built in the Riviera neighborhood. Photo Courtesy of Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography

In 1935, Albert Sweny commissioned the construction of a Tudor Revival-style home in the Riviera neighborhood for $10,600. Now, that same house, expanded and remodeled, is on the market for $5.7 million. Pacific Palisades residents Neal and Linda Vitale are selling their 7,014-sq.-ft. historic home, located at 780 Amalfi Dr., after living there for 12 years. Vitale is the founder of 1105 Media, which publishes Campus Technology, Redmond magazine, Recharger and Federal Computer Week. ’The architectural integrity of the house has been preserved throughout the years,’ said Brenda Chandler Cooke of Hilton & Hyland in Beverly Hills, who is sharing the listing with Mary Ann Musico of Sotheby’s International Reality in Beverly Hills. Interested in the home’s history, Vitale hired building biographer Tim Gregory, who has completed more than 2,000 property histories for homeowners and real estate firms. Gregory reported that the house was one of the first to be built in the Riviera neighborhood above Sunset (which stretches from Amalfi Drive to San Remo/Monaco Drives). Sweny, who lived off his father’s fortune from the lumber industry, hired architect Percy Parke Lewis to design the 3,731-sq.-ft. home for himself and his wife, Isabel. Lewis is most well known for designing the Fox Westwood Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave. The theater was constructed in 1931, and its tower, with Art Deco metal patterns, is a local landmark. He also designed the Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Hilgard and Lindbrook in 1934 and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church at the northeast corner of South Hilgard and Westholme Avenue in 1940. ’Sweny wanted a Tudor Revival-style home because it was a sign of affluence,’ Cooke said. Popular in the early 20th century, Tudor Revival was inspired by late medieval English homes, ranging from thatched-roof folk cottages to grand manor houses. The Tudor characteristics on Sweny’s house, with its subsequent additions, include a steeply pitched roof, gables, a half-timbered second story and a first story of brick and stone. The main entry is also recessed, and the house features casement windows. Sweny and Isabel lived in the home until May 1944, when they sold it to Kenneth A. and Maude T. Murray. After the Murrays died, the property was sold in 1973 to William C. and Marilyn Doran, who later sold the house to Brad and Jill Gray in January 1988. Brad, then a prominent talent manager, is now the CEO of Paramount Pictures. The house was virtually unchanged until the Grays purchased it. They altered the kitchen, added a maid’s room, a bathroom and laundry, extended the family room, enlarged the garage and constructed a second floor above the garage (with a bedroom, two baths, a sauna, family room, loft and workout room). They also installed a swimming pool and spa. The Vitales purchased the house, with five bedrooms and six and a half baths, in 1998, and they hired interior designer Janet Lohman to make the space more colorful. Lohman used a color palette of robin’s egg blue, apple green and buttery yellow throughout the house. ’The new owners have made the house bright and cheerful,’ Cooke said. ‘It translates to a wonderful California home.’ The Vitales chose to leave untouched the mahogany library, with its built-in bookshelves and fireplace, but they lightened the oak walls in the dining room. They transformed the living room into a dynamic space with apple-green walls accented by white built-in bookshelves. They made the master bedroom, with two bay windows and a fireplace, feel warmer by painting the walls a light yellow. The Vitales also redid the family room above the garage, which the Grays had added onto the house. The room originally had a log-cabin feel, but the Vitales painted the log walls white and the windowpanes blue. They also made their 21-by-29-ft. kitchen more vibrant, and their changes were featured in Better Homes and Gardens’ Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine in January/February 2004, The kitchen has light green and white-checkered floors and buttery yellow walls. The blue and green cupboards and drawers have a distressed finish, giving them a worn look. As an accent, four kitchen drawers feature glass panels at the front, showcasing macaroni, black-eyed peas, yellow lentils and baby white beans. The spacious kitchen, with a butler’s pantry, also has a sitting area and patio doors that open out to the backyard. The Vitales hired Diana Green to redo the backyard’s landscaping to include a knot garden, a white picket fence with rose bushes and a stone pool deck. They added a gazebo next to the house and a grassy area and playhouse for their daughter Marissa. ’The house really has a vintage, historic look,’ Musico said, adding that it truly is a traditional family home. Contact: Musico at (310) 786-1822 or Cooke at (323) 939-1112.

PCH Task Force Discusses Fixes to Ongoing Problems

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November 11, 2010

At the latest PCH Task Force meeting in Santa Monica on October 27, Pacific Palisades resident Stuart Muller displayed numerous photographs of K-rail, steel beams and concrete blocks. Muller wanted to know why, after his numerous complaints to Caltrans and city officials, the items had not been removed from along the highway below Castellemmare and between Temescal and Potrero Canyons. Marvin Pruitt, Caltrans Superintendent for Area II, told the assembled group, which included State Senator Fran Pavley and Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, that he had cleaned up the yard at Castellemmare. Muller pointed to the photographs he had taken of steel beams. ’Everything we could move, we moved,’ Pruitt responded. ‘Everything that’s left [steel I-beams] will have to stay because there’s no place to store it.’ Pruitt continued, ‘If you drive northbound on PCH between Chautauqua Boulevard and Las Flores Canyon, you’ll notice different barrier walls in place. At each of those locations there have been rockslides and mudslides over the years. It’s a protective wall for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and homeowners on the beach side of PCH.’ Pruitt noted that after the previous PCH Task Force meeting in January, L.A. County had offered Caltrans space in its yard off Topanga Canyon Road to store some of the K-rail now at Temescal and Potrero. ’One K-rail section weighs 10 tons because it’s built with concrete and has rebar,’ Pruitt said. ‘A loader is being brought to Potrero and a second loader to the county yard and some K-rail will be transported to the site in three to four weeks, but not all will be transported. ’K-rail is placed along PCH for the same reason [as barrier walls]. With emergency construction materials close by, all we have to do is get the proper equipment there to start placing it where needed. None of us can predict when heavy rains may come, or a slide may occur, but we do know from past experience that emergency lane/road closures are common along PCH.’ Muller asked that the remaining construction debris located between Temescal and Potrero be removed. Pruitt said Caltrans was only responsible for the K-rail and a pile of sand and a pile of base material, but that the rest, including a water tank and a shed, belonged to the City of Los Angeles. According to Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s senior deputy Norm Kulla, the shack and water tank removal will be part of renewed infill-construction work in Potrero Canyon, which might begin early in 2011. ‘I can’t guarantee or confirm timing; timing for all construction projects has been a moving target in my experience in government,’ Kulla told the Palisadian-Post. ‘We’ve requested the shack and water tank removal be included for the restart of the Potrero project. We are working with other departments to see if we can get these items removed earlier, but nothing has been finalized.’ In other action at the Task Force meeting, Kendrick Okuda, program manager for the Bureau of Engineering’s Proposition O bond program, said the city is finalizing a construction schedule for the 4,500-foot Coastal Interceptor Relief Sewer (CIRS), which will take year-round dry weather runoff to the Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant rather than allowing it flow into Santa Monica Bay.” Work is expected to begin at the beach parking lots (near the Annenberg Beach Club) before the end of the year, but PCH southbound traffic will not be affected until 2011.’The timeline for lane closures has not been completed, but work is expected to continue through fall 2012, and extend north to the Will Rogers State Beach parking lot near the L.A. County Lifeguard headquarters. Okuda said that the public will be informed of lane closures through road signs, via the press, on Twitter: @PCHPartners and on the PCH Partners Web site: www.pchpartners.org.’He is scheduled to brief the Pacific Palisades Community Council at its meeting on Thursday evening, November 18.

Johns Hopkins Honors Local Students

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November 11, 2010

Students who are in the top five percent of nationally normed, standardized tests are invited to take an additional test through the Center for Talented Youth, a nonprofit located at Johns Hopkins University. Seventh and eighth graders take the ACT’the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders take the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students. This year’s highest-scoring students, who receive a certificate, included 34 Pacific Palisades private- and public-school students, who were honored at an awards luncheon at Loyola Marymount University on October 16. Seventh and eighth graders honored included Jacquelyn Klein (Archer School), Christina Wadsworth (Harvard-Westlake), Spencer Adams-Rand (Brentwood Middle School), Henry Algert (St. Matthew’s) and Zorawar Dhandwar and Ellie Sun (Paul Revere Middle School). Students who scored high on the SCAT were Jonathan Damico (Brentwood Lower School); Jack Brew, Luke Holscher, Cate Hathaway, Nicole Smith, Micaela Cole and Preston Cole (Calvary Christian); Jakob Amster and Caitlin Baskin (Carlthorp); Delaney Arth, Michaela Keefe, Adam Snyder and Samuel Marguleas (Corpus Christi); Brett Anwar, Jared Anwar, Ryan Patton and Alexander Smith (Marquez Elementary); Henry Zumbrunnen (Mirman); Harry Garvey (PS #1); Nicholas Kerkorian and Luke Schneider (Palisades Elementary); Ryan Albert, Nicholas Witham, Natalie Wiegand and Kenton Sheridan (St. Matthew’s); Paul Anderson (Seven Arrows); Agustin Letelier (UCLA Lab School); and Zachary Robertson (Village School). Visit: www.cty.jhu.edu.

Edith Grant, Active in Charity Groups

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November 11, 2010

Edith Barbara Grant, a Pacific Palisades resident since 1960, passed away on November 3 at the age of 85. This amazing lady died from an aortic aneurysm at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. Born June 14, 1925, Edie was a graduate of Los Angeles High School and UCLA, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She did much charity work, including involvement with the Assistance League, National Charity League, Childrens Hospital and St. John’s Hospital. She was also a lifelong tennis player who played for many years at Riviera Tennis Club in Pacific Palisades and Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach. Edie was a loving mother and wife of 58 years to her husband Perry, a television writer and producer. He died in 2004. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Niese (husband Gary), her son Rick (wife Hattie) and granddaughter Rebecca. ‘ A memorial service was held on November 9 at Corpus Christi Church in Pacific Palisades. In lieu of flowers,’memorial donations to support the Westside Challenge to Beat Breast Cancer Tennis Tournament can be made to the UCLA Foundation:’UCLA Medical Sciences Development,’10945 Le Conte Ave., Suite 3132, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Attn: Becky Mancuso-Winding.

Carrie F. Sears, 53; Retired Bond Trader, Creative Home Gardener

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November 11, 2010

Carrie Francis Sears, a resident of Pacific Palisades since 2002, died at age 53 on October 29. Carrie had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in May 2009. After much treatment, chemotherapy and radiation and clinical trials, she died suddenly, and unexpectedly, of acute cardiac arrest. Before that she had perhaps only two weeks of the kind of suffering one expects of terminal cancer, for which the family is profoundly grateful. Born November 9, 1956, Carrie never knew her birth parents, but her adoptive parents were the film industry agent Milton Pickman and the actress Kay Buckley. She grew up in West Los Angeles, and graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1974. She received a degree in psychology from UCLA in 1978. There she met Palisadian David O. Sears, a professor of social psychology at UCLA. She later received an MBA from USC. Carrie moved to New York in the early 1980’s, and worked for two decades as a highly successful trader of convertible bonds. She married Jim Powers, living in Connecticut and later New Orleans and Woodlands, Texas with him. They had two children, Patrick J. Powers III, currently a student at Santa Monica College, and Annabelle Powers, now in the 11th grade here at Westview School. She moved back to California in 2002 to be with David, and they were married in a romantic wedding on the beach at Point Dume in 2004. By that time she was already suffering from multiple myeloma. She retired from her bond-trading business and developed many friends in the area, as well as creating beautiful gardens around their residence in Marquez Knolls, while inching her somewhat recalcitrant husband into some badly needed, and actually quite beautiful, home improvements. Carrie is survived by her children, her brother Charles and his family, and David’s daughters Juliet, Olivia and Meredith, and their families. She was an exceptionally warm, kind, compassionate, generous, intelligent and fundamentally decent human being. She loved her dogs beyond all reason, and was a committed Democrat.

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