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Offense Ignites to Rout Hamilton

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Dolphins Score Third Most Points Ever, Stay in Hunt for League Title

Running back Malcolm Creer finds daylight on his way to a touchdown in the first quarter of Palisades' 63-36 victory last Friday at Hamilton. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Running back Malcolm Creer finds daylight on his way to a touchdown in the first quarter of Palisades’ 63-36 victory last Friday at Hamilton. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Ahead by eight points at halftime of last Friday afternoon’s game at Hamilton, Palisades High Coach Perry Jones told his team the score was zero-zero and to finish the game strong. The visiting Dolphins played as if their lives depended on it and buried the Yankees under an avalanche of points–33 to be exact–in finishing off a 63-36 victory that kept Palisades in the hunt for the Western League title. The single-game point total was the third highest in program history, behind only the 64 points put up against Hamilton in 1977 and a school-record 69-point barrage against Kilpatrick in 1999. So efficient was the Dolphins’ offense on Friday that they averaged over 1.3 points per minute–scoring at a torrid pace the Yankees simply could not match. “Coach reminded us at halftime that we have the whole second half to play, so let’s go out and make it ours,” said senior running back Hakeem Jawanza, who broke loose for a 43-yard touchdown to give the Dolphins a 15-7 lead late in the first quarter. “We knew we could play a whole lot better than we did in the first half if we just executed like we can.” Malcolm Creer and Arte Miura set the tone with dazzling kickoff returns in the third quarter as Palisades assumed tighter command with each successive score. Lawrence Villasenor batted a pass out of the air and intercepted it, then quarterback Nathan Dodson connected with wide receiver Kevin Mann along the sideline for a 32-yard gain that set up Miura’s touchdown run. Creer scored on Palisades’ next possession to increase the Dolphins’ lead to 56-36. After another turnover, Palisades needed just four plays to score again when Miura burst through the line, cut to the outside and ran 38 yards for a touchdown. Creer opened the scoring with an 11-yard run on Palisades’ first drive of the game and Alex Anastasi caught the trick two-point conversion pass for the quick 8-0 lead. Tailback Aaron Rogers answered less than 30 seconds later with a 65-yard run and the extra point brought Hamilton (2-4 overall 1-2 in league) to within one point. Then, it was Jawanza’s turn to show what he could do. Taking a handoff deep in the backfield, he eluded several would-be tacklers, burst through the line of scrimmage and sprinted to the end zone. Anastasi tacked on the extra point and Palisades led, 15-7. “I knew that I was going to get the ball just by the way they were lined up,” Jawanza said. “My main thing was not to go down from arm tackles and to just read my blocks well.” Rogers responded again with a 20-yard touchdown catch from Vasili Gardner that pulled Hamilton back to within a point, 15-14. That was as close as the Yankees would get the rest of the way. Miura scored on an 80-yard kickoff return in the second quarter and on a three-yard plunge that extended Palisades’ lead to 30-14 and the Dolphins carried a 30-22 advantage into intermission. “It was our first day game, which can be tricky, but I thought the team did a great job of handling it,” Jones said. “I was happy with how we were playing on offense, but I knew there were some things we needed to clean up defensively and some adjustments to make.” For the second time this season, the Dolphins (4-4, 2-1) evened up their record and now they will have to shift gears in a hurry to prepare for Friday’s home finale against Fairfax with sole possession of second place on the line. “It’s a huge game for us–the biggest one we’ve had so far,” Jawanza said. “And it’s our last home game so we just have to practice hard and be ready.” Palisades has scored 107 points in its last two games and 242 through eight games–an astonishing turnaround from last year when the Dolphins only scored 99 points all season. Jones is just happy that he rarely has to play anyone both ways anymore. “We’re almost all the way with two separate units now, which is much different than when we started,” he said. “We’re finding our stride but we’re not done improving by any stretch. This next game could decide if we make the playoffs so it’s huge.” Frosh/Soph Palisades routed host Hamilton 50-0 last Thursday and the Dolphins wasted little time taking command, driving 80 yards in 12 plays on their opening drive and scoring on a touchdown by Jack Jordan. Josh Yoo scored his very first touchdown of the season on an eight-yard run, Ernesto Ruiz scored his first on a four-yard dive, the defense intercepted three passes (including the first of the season by Yani Pakravan) and the special teams blocked four punts. Perhaps even more impressive is that Palisades scored touchdowns on all seven of its drives. Coach Ray Marsden was most pleased that everyone got to play. The Dolphins (5-3, 2-1) host Fairfax Friday at 4 p.m. at Stadium by the Sea.

West Is Guest Speaker at Riviera

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Former Lakers great Jerry West will speak at Riviera Country Club next Friday morning at the Chamber of Commerce's General Membership Breakfast.
Former Lakers great Jerry West will speak at Riviera Country Club next Friday morning at the Chamber of Commerce’s General Membership Breakfast.

Former Los Angeles Lakers Hall-of-Fame guard Jerry West will be the special guest speaker at the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce’s annual General Membership Breakfast next Friday, November 12, at Riviera Country Club. West, known as “Mr. Clutch,” was a 14-time All-Star and played on the Lakers’ 1971-72 team that won a record 33 games in a row en route to the NBA championship. He holds the all-time record for most points averaged in a playoff series (46.3) and his silhouette was incorporated into the NBA logo. After retiring as a player in 1974, West remained an integral part of the Lakers’ organization. He coached the team for three years, then served as a scout for three more years before being named general manager before the 1982-83 season. Under West’s guidance, the Lakers won seven NBA titles (four during the 1980s “Showtime” era of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy and three straight from 2000-02 with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal). He finished his career as the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002-07. Besides talking basketball, West will speak in support of Palisades High’s participation in the Tickets Fore Charity Program. West is currently the Executive Director and spokesperson of the Northern Trust Open, the PGA Tour’s Los Angeles event, held every February at Riviera. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and the cost is $40. Palisades resident Sam Lagana will M.C. the event. Call the Chamber at (310) 459-7963 to reserve a seat. Reservations must be made by tomorrow, November 5.

Tennis Seeded No. 2 for Playoffs

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Freshman singles player Katie Vincent and the Palisades High girls' varsity tennis team open the City playoffs as the No. 2 seed next week. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Freshman singles player Katie Vincent and the Palisades High girls’ varsity tennis team open the City playoffs as the No. 2 seed next week. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

If the Palisades High girls’ tennis team is to avenge last year’s semifinal playoff loss to Granada Hills, it will have to wait until the championship match. That’s just fine for Coach Passan and the Dolphins, who were awarded the No. 2 seed in the City Section’s upper division draw. In fact, if Palisades advances to the final, Passan hopes the Highlanders are the team on the other side of the net. “You always want to measure yourself against the best,” Passan said before the seedings came out Monday. “Granada’s been the team to beat and I’m sure they’re going to be the favorites again. However, we’re stronger than we were last year so I hope we get another crack at them.” Granada Hills, the defending champion, was seeded No. 1 in the 12-team bracket and could potentially face fourth-seeded Marshall, the Northern League champion, in the semifinals. Barring an upset, Western League champion Palisades, on the other hand, would meet third-seeded El Camino Real, which finished runner-up to Granada Hills in the West Valley League, in the semifinals. The top four seeds get byes in the first round, so Palisades will first play the winner of today’s match between No. 7 Eagle Rock and No. 10 Taft at 1 p.m. next Tuesday. Passan said the Dolphins might have to travel because there too few courts available to host a playoff match at the Palisades Tennis Center. If victorious, the Dolphins would host the semifinals next Friday at noon. The City finals are November 17 at Balboa Sports Center in Encino. Volleyball The Palisades High girls’ varsity volleyball team was seeded third out of 24 teams in the City Section Division II playoffs and received a bye in today’s first round. The Dolphins, who finished second in the Western League behind Venice, will host either No. 19 Contreras or No. 14 King-Drew in the second round next Monday, November 8, at 7 p.m. If victorious, Palisades would host a quarterfinal match next Wednesday at 7 p.m., possibly against sixth-seeded Eagle Rock. The semifinals are Tuesday, November 16, and the City Division II final is at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, at Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles. Despite finishing second in the West Valley League to Granada Hills, defending champion Woodland Hills Taft was awarded the No. 1 seed over Venice. Should seedings hold, Venice and Palisades would meet for a third time in the semifinals. Sun Valley Poly was seeded fourth and would travel to Taft in the semifinals. “I fought hard to get us the No. 1 seed, which would’ve meant that us and Palisades would be on opposite sides of the draw,” said Venice Coach Allen Hunt, who represented the Western League at Tuesday night’s seeding meeting. “You never want to play the same team three times. Plus, I know how good Palisades can be when at full strength.” Just as Palisades Coach Chris Forrest predicted, Granada Hills was the consensus No. 1 out of 16 teams in the Division I draw. The Highlanders went unbeaten and unchallenged against City opponents this fall. Marine League winner Carson was given the No. 2 seed, followed by Valley Mission League champion Sylmar and Marine League runner-up Harbor City Narbonne. The Division I championship will follow the Division II final on November 20 at Roybal Learning Center.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4, 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

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

LOCATION! LOCATION! Stunning Palisades village 2 BD, 2 BA under $500K. Unique open floor plan, quiet/pvt unit w/ upgrades, greenbelt vu & pool. Amenities. Great value! $495K. Don, agt, (310) 230-1981

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

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.

CHARMING DUPLEX overlooking the Village. 1 bdrm, 1 ba. Quiet and quaint. Fantastic location. Walk everywhere. $1,695/mo. (310) 459-1220

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. $1,350/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

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. $3,350/mo. (310) 395-1073

$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

EXCLUSIVE BRENTWOOD HILLS HOUSE STUDIO. Private serene Brentwood studio w/ canyon view. Quiet, relaxed environ attached to gorgeous 2-story home north of Sunset off Kenter Canyon. Features a private entrance, patio, 2 bathrooms, Direct TV, Wi-Fi, deck, housecleaning services & laundry room. Heating/Air-conditioning and all additional utilities included. Perfect for writer, out of towner or commuter. Conveniently located near Brentwood Village. $1,900/mo. OBO. (310) 471-1011

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.

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.

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

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

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

NANNY. 15 yrs experience, infant-school age. Flexible w/ days, hours & overnights. FORMER PRE-K & K TEACHER. Great w/ pets. Top local references. Peace of mind for parents. Phyllis, (818) 340-7183

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. Excellent worker, dependable, trustworthy, excellent cook & excellent references. Call Arlina, (323) 229-9327

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 AVAILABLE 2-3 days a week. 22 years experience, own transportation, good references, honest, speaks English. Call Aida, (323) 735-7603 or (323) 835-9421 (leave a message)

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU offering eldercare, childcare, and housekeeping. Professional and experienced. References available upon request. (818) 360-6368 or (310) 903-1434

CAREGIVER/ELDERLY CARE. Available day & night. Experienced, excellent references, mature, CPR & first aid certified, fluent English, own transportation. Please leave a message at (310) 745-7021

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

MOVING & HAULING 11b

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

POOL & SPA SERVICES 13e

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

STEREO, TV, VCR SERVICES 13g

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

WINDOW WASHING 13h

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

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

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

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

ARE YOU FRUSTRATED? Want a new system of learning for children with AUTISM that really works? Private in-home sessions. WORLD TOURS TECHNIQUES, (310) 455-2505

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

FRENCH/SPANISH TUTOR. Very experienced high school teacher. UCLA graduate. Flexible schedule. Reasonable rates. References on request. Call Dominique: (310) 702-0941

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

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES 15g

PRIVATE FITNESS FOR KIDS ‘ Coach Corey provides one-on-one sports & fitness training for children 3-13. Specializing in coordination and motor skill development for all levels, including Autistic Spectrum (OT references). This unique program guarantees transformational RESULTS! Featured in London Times, Details & Good Morning LA! Call (310) 712-5758

MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUCTION 15h

TRUMPET & MUSIC LESSONS. Phrasing, musicality, music theory, ear training, composing, songwriting. USC & Juilliard graduate. (310) 497-2929

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

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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

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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

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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

I CAN FIX THAT! ‘ HOME REPAIRS ‘ PALISADES RESIDENT, call today for help today. See ripmx.com/handyman for a list of services or call JOHN now, (310) 745-3200

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!

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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

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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

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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

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WESTWOOD! Beautiful furn/furnishgs/art/collectibles, household goods. Linens/clothes/jewelry. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 5-6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 10637 Le Conte Avenue. Photos/details: www.bmdawson

Brownley & Waxman Retain Their Seats

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At the Palisades Recreation Center, Gisele (4) waited as her dad Rich Genow cast his ballot.
At the Palisades Recreation Center, Gisele (4) waited as her dad Rich Genow cast his ballot.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

In Tuesday’s mid-term election, there were surprises across the nation, but Californians largely re-elected incumbents.   Veteran Democratic Representative Henry Waxman (who represents Pacific Palisades) retained his seat by receiving 64.6 percent of the vote, and Democrat Julia Brownley won a third term in the Assembly with 58.6 percent of the vote.   Palisadian Mark Ebert, who has two daughters in college and a third in the work force, hasn’t missed an election since he was able to vote. ‘It’ll be interesting,’ Ebert said after voting on Tuesday. ‘I think the Democrats will keep the Senate, but lose the House.’   His prediction proved accurate with Republicans gained at least 60 seats in the House, giving them a tentative 239 to 185 advantage. In the Senate, Democrats retained a 51 to 47 edge.   Democrat Barbara Boxer will return for a fourth term to the Senate after receiving 52 percent of the vote defeating Carly Fiorina.   ’It’s a good turnout,’ said poll worker Bill McClean, who was stationed at the ballot box at the American Legion polling site on La Cruz. ‘I haven’t seen it this crowded since the Clinton election.’   McClean, who estimated he has worked between 15 and 20 elections, pointed out that since so many people now mail in their ballots, it was unusual to have a steady stream of voters at the precinct.   Statewide, Democrat Jerry Brown was elected governor, defeating Meg Whitman with 53.8 percent of the vote. Democrat Gavin Newsom is the new lieutenant governor, Democrat Debra Bowen is the secretary of state, the treasurer is Bill Lockyear, the controller is Democrat John Chiang, and the race for attorney general is undecided between Steve Cooley and Kamala Harris.   California voters also decided the fate of nine propositions. Defeated were Prop. 19 that would have legalized marijuana, Prop. 21 that proposed an $18 vehicle surcharge for state park funding, Prop. 23 that called for suspending pending air-pollution controls, Prop. 24 that would have allowed for lower business tax liability, and Prop. 27 that called for eliminating state redistricting.   Propositions receiving a ‘yes’ vote were Prop. 20 which allows the redistricting of Congressional districts, Prop. 22 which prohibits the state government from taking select local funds, Prop. 25 which allows state legislators to pass a budget by a simple majority, and Prop. 26 that requires a 2/3 vote for certain state and local fees. Steven Wright, a first-time poll worker and Wildwood School junior, explained his duties.   ’I’m a ballot clerk; I give you a ballot, make sure you know what you’re doing with the InkaVote [pen] and then I put you in the right spot.’ The Palisades resident said he volunteered for the day-long job because he thought it would be fun.   Poll workers were on site at 6 a.m. and stayed until after the polls closed at 8 p.m. counting the number of ballots cast. For the 14-hour shift, workers make about $100. ‘I think all elections are extremely important,’ Palisadian Delores Judge said. ‘It’s my patriotic duty to be a poll worker.’   Outside the American Legion, three Loyola Marymount political science majors’Amanda Schwartz, Amanda Pourebrahim and Steven Guerra’were asking voters if they would like to participate in an exit poll asking who people voted for and why. This was one of more than 30 locations in Los Angeles where voters were given that opportunity. The three students, who arrived at 7 a.m. and remained until the polls closed, were not allowed to look at the surveys. The results were used to forecast the winners for the 10 p.m. Fox Television election coverage.

Gusto at the Village Fair

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Zach Hausner (right), age 8, won the inaugural pie-eating contest for kids at the Chamber of Commerce Village Fair on Sunday at Palisades High. On his right are Maximo Speiser, 8, and Maximo’s brother Sammy, 10. The boys all attend Palisades Elementary.    Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Neighbors Fight Parking Along Will Rogers Road

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Residents are asking the city to improve traffic conditions along Will Rogers State Park Road. On weekends, many visitors park on the road to avoid the $12 parking fee at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
Residents are asking the city to improve traffic conditions along Will Rogers State Park Road. On weekends, many visitors park on the road to avoid the $12 parking fee at Will Rogers State Historic Park.

By DANIELLE GILLESPIE A number of Pacific Palisades residents who live next to Will Rogers State Historic Park asked the Community Council last Thursday to help them resolve traffic issues along the winding, two-lane country road that leads to the park. At the meeting, resident Brian Temple explained that on the weekends, people park their vehicles along the narrow road and walk uphill to the park to avoid paying the $12 parking fee. Parking is prohibited on nearby residential streets, Villa Woods Drive and Villa View Drive. As a result, Temple, who lives on Villa View, said it creates a safety hazard. Visitors make sudden U-turns and stop traffic when backing into spaces. Families and friends mingle in the street while unloading picnic baskets and strollers. In addition, visitors tend to walk in the middle of the street because there are no sidewalks. ‘It shouldn’t have to take a catastrophic accident to change this,’ Temple said.   The situation was much worse on October 10, when the park hosted the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Attendees parked along both sides of the road from the bottom of Sunset Boulevard to the stop sign at Villa View, preventing residents from leaving or returning home. Many of these vehicles were parked illegally, but there was no enforcement.   Jill Eisfelder, who lives on Villa View, said the neighbors have complained for years. Eisfelder presented the Council with a letter signed by 45 residential families and a packet of photos, illustrating the issues such as foot traffic and unsafe U-turns.   To resolve the situation, the neighbors are asking that the city install clearly visible, unobstructed and understandable ‘No Parking At Any Time’ signs along both sides of the road from Sunset to the park.   They also want the city to paint a yellow centerline on the road and paint the curbs red on the curves, where parking is especially dangerous.   According to their letter, ‘Most of the road has no prohibition against parking ‘ most notably the two hairpin turns where parking creates an extraordinary hazard. There are a few ‘No Parking’ signs along the road, but they are confusing and ambiguous.’   There are 14 ‘No Parking’ signs on the west side of the road, and seven signs on the east side of the road between Villa View and the park entrance.   Jessyca Avalos, a field deputy for Councilman Bill Rosendahl, told the Palisadian-Post on Monday that she has submitted a request to the L.A. Department of Transportation for more ‘no parking’ signs. She said signs have been ordered, but she does not have an installation date.   She has also asked DOT to paint a yellow centerline, but DOT officials informed her that this action would completely prohibit parking on both sides of the street, which they did not think was necessary.   Lt. Jody Perez of L.A. Parking Enforcement, who attended Thursday’s meeting, said that her officers do not ticket drivers if they can’t see the ‘No Parking’ sign from their vehicle. Once the new signs are posted, Perez said her officers will have a greater ability to ticket.   ’If people get a $55 ticket for parking illegally, they quickly figure out that it’s cheaper to park in the Will Rogers parking lot,’ Perez said.   Council member Joyce Brunelle said she thinks if Will Rogers lowered its $12 fee, more people would park in the lot. Will Rogers Park has a total of 118 regular paved parking spaces in addition to six disabled spots and two bus parking spaces. The overflow dirt areas can accommodate an additional 100 vehicles.   Topanga Sector Superintendent Lynette Brody responded that the fee is $12 because for the past three years, the state legislature has threatened to close the park for budgetary reasons.   ’It costs more money to keep the park open even if we cut down on the fees,’ Brody said, noting that the Angeles District (from Point Mugu to Los Angeles State Historic Park) brings in between $2 to $3 million in day-use fees, but requires a $4.5 million budget to operate.   If voters had passed Proposition 21 in Tuesday’s election, California residents would have been able to park in the Will Rogers lot for free. The measure had proposed an $18 annual surcharge on all vehicles registered in the state in exchange for free day-use entry to all state parks.     Brody apologized to the neighbors for the additional traffic caused by the inaugural Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. She explained that the park had received a permit for the event and was allowed to have 2,500 visitors; about 1,700 people attended.   Unfortunately, instead of taking the shuttle from Will Rogers State Beach, many attendees chose to park illegally on the road and walk up to the park, some of them wearing high-heels. Brody said she would work with the proper city agencies to alleviate this problem. Perez added that if she is notified in advance, she can have extra officers in the area to provide enforcement.   ’We will make sure that we address it for the next event,’ Brody said.

Citizens Vie for Seats on the PaliHi Board

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The candidates running for a seat on the Palisades Charter High School board will share their goals for the school tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room B-101 on campus.   There are seven open seats on the 11-member board, which comprises three community members, three parents, three teachers, one classified staff member and one administrator.   Lisa Kaas Boyle is running unopposed for the community seat, which will be voted on by PaliHi personnel, parents and students. Vicky Frances, Naomi Norwood and Robert Hayman are contending for the other community seat, which will be voted on by PaliHi personnel.   PaliHi parents will vote for their seats. Incumbent John Callas and Stephanie Inyama are vying for the traveling parent seat, while Carol Osborne, Ines Boechat, Allison Holdorff Polhill and Randi Levin are competing for the parent seat. A traveling parent resides in the communities represented by PaliHi’s Permit with Transportation, Public School Choice and Magnet programs.   The teachers and classified staff members will vote for their own representatives. Social studies teacher Chris Lee is running unopposed for one of the faculty seats, while special education teacher and incumbent James Paleno is running unopposed for the other seat. Julia O’Grady and Eleanor Rozell are seeking the classified staff position.   Voters have until Wednesday, November 10 to cast their ballot. The Palisadian-Post has interviewed those candidates who will be voted on by parents and students.

TRAVELING PARENT CANDIDATES

John Callas, a sales director for the Rovi Corporation, has served on the board for the past two years. Since his election, he has lobbied the board to write policies that clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the administrators and the board. He is now working on that vision as part of PaliHi’s Governance Policy Committee.   If re-elected, Callas wants to work on collective bargaining negotiations, and he thinks teachers should be graded on the basis of performance rather than tenure.   ’There are fantastic teachers at this school,’ said Callas, who has two children at PaliHi. ‘Some of the bad ones are holding back the community.’   In addition, Callas said he would like to ensure that the board clearly communicates to all stakeholders the hiring process for selecting a new principal/executive director and then adheres to that course of action.   ’I’m so in favor of the UCLA program to get our senior-level team,’ Callas said. The board hired consultants from the UCLA School Management Program for the 2010-11 school year to assist the school community with the selection of a new principal and/or executive director. Stephanie Inyama, who has a junior at the school, says she would ensure that the UCLA hiring process is timely, productive and cost-effective. She also wants to help develop a student transportation plan, with the goal of maintaining campus diversity and enrollment. This spring, LAUSD and PaliHi agreed to phase out busing students from around the city to the school by 2012-13 because of budget constraints.   In addition, Inyama said she wants to ‘help implement positive and sustainable improvements within the math department in order to produce better student outcomes and reduce the need for outside tutoring.’   Inyama thinks that her 10 years of experience as a community consultant will be beneficial to the board. She works with public and private agencies and foundations to enhance the lives of children and families.

PARENT CANDIDATES

After serving as the community representative for one year, Carol Osborne became so impressed with PaliHi that she decided to send her daughter there rather than private school as a freshman. Therefore, she had to step down from her community-member seat a year early.   ’I did want to serve the two years that I committed to,’ Osborne said of why she decided to run for the parent seat. ‘I think we made a lot of progress this past year, and I like to think that I helped in that progress.’   Osborne, who works as a corporate lawyer and regularly advises boards of directors on governance issues, said that she thinks she helped the board better understand its role, which is to focus on policy, strategy and the mission of the school.   If re-elected, Osborne (the board’s current vice chair) wants to continue that work in addition to helping the board develop a budget strategy.   ’I think we need to be innovative about growing our revenue outside of what the state gives us,’ Osborne said, noting that, for example, the school could charge tuition for summer school. Ines Boechat, a UCLA professor of radiology and pediatrics for 30 years, said she thinks her 10 years of experience working on diversity issues in the UC system will be an asset to PaliHi’s board. She is currently a member of the UC President’s Advisory Committee on Climate, Culture and Inclusion.   ’Our state has a very diverse population, which is not well represented at the UC schools,’ Boechat said. ‘My goal is to work with [PaliHi] to improve what is called the ‘leaking pipeline’ and motivate students to go to college.’   Boechat, who has a daughter at PaliHi, also served on the University Senate Academic Council, so she is knowledgeable about the new requirements for admission, which will be implemented in 2013.   ’I believe my experience and skills would be helpful to the school and our community,’ Boechat said. Allison Polhill, an attorney, has spent the past 12 years volunteering her time at Pacific Palisades schools. She currently serves on PaliHi’s Governance Policy and Hiring committees. She volunteers as a volleyball team parent and fundraises for the marching band.   A mother of two PaliHi students, Polhill has also served on Palisades Elementary’s and Paul Revere Charter Middle School’s boards and charter writing committees. Because of this, she said she understands how boards and charter schools operate. She also emphasizes her ability to bring people together around a common issue.   ’I know how to diffuse conflict and not to take it personally,’ Polhill said. Randi Levin, who has two children at PaliHi, says she wants to make sure the lack of state funding for education has the least impact on students.   As part of her job as general manager and chief technology officer for the City of Los Angeles, she has saved the city more than $30 million in the past three years through a variety of mechanisms such as zero-based budgeting, which is also practiced at PaliHi, and combining and renegotiating contracts. She would like to employ similar methods at PaliHi.   Levin also wants PaliHi to explore the use of new technology such as online classes as a financial resource. Students who are unable to attend a public high school because of illness or work can still be enrolled through online classes, which means the school continues to receive state funding for them. The state pays schools on the basis of the number of students who attend on a regular basis. Pali officials are already working to start such a distance learning program.

‘COMMUNITY SEAT TWO-YEAR TERM

Lisa Kaas Boyle, an environmental attorney and co-founder and policy director for the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has volunteered with the Independent School Alliance for the past two years helping to raise funds, so that students who do not have the financial resources can attend private schools.   The experience inspired her to run for the PaliHi board because she wanted to improve the entire public school system for all students.   ’It’s not enough to save a few,’ said Boyle, a 20-year Palisades resident. ‘We have to save them all. There has to be a public school system where every child has the opportunity to a great education.’   She noted that there is a growing gap between the rich and poor in this country and an increasing difference between what is offered at private schools compared to public schools. Her 15-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son attend Thacher School (a boarding school in Ojai) and Brentwood School, respectively.   ’I feel a personal responsibility to make the high school in my community the best it can be,’ Boyle said.

Tracie Christensen, UCLA Leader and Devoted Mom

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Tracie Carole Christensen, a resident of Pacific Palisades, died Wednesday, October 20, in Santa Monica after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 46.   Born in Glendale, California, to Carole and Charles Deack on November 14, 1963, Tracie was raised in Alhambra and attended Marguerita Elementary School with her younger brother, Scott. Tracie loved to dance and perform as a child, and pursued her passion by becoming both a junior varsity and varsity cheerleader at Alhambra High School. She also excelled academically, graduating with honors, and was named to the National Society of Distinguished High School Students.   Tracie earned her bachelor’s degree in communications at UC Santa Barbara, and made the dean’s list before graduating in 1985. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, where she met sisters who would become her lifelong friends.   Tracie’s career path led her to UCLA, where she headed the development program for the College of Letters and Science while concurrently directing the Women and Philanthropy program. In 2008, she was selected from a national pool of candidates for the job of associate vice chancellor for development.   At UCLA, Tracie was known as ‘a talented leader with an impeccable strength of character and fierce conviction’who consistently forged dynamic and loyal teams marked by an esprit de corps and a dedication to having fun in pursuit of unwavering success.’   Tracie married Robert (Rob) Christensen in 1993, and settled in Pacific Palisades. Together they enjoyed windsurfing, traveling to Hawaii, Aruba, Japan and many other destinations. After their son Cade was born in 1998, Tracie became a devoted mother who treasured her family and rarely missed Cade’s baseball, soccer, football and basketball games, along with the many school activities.   Always with a smile on her face, Tracie was a shining light to her family, a dedicated friend and an inspiration to her colleagues.   In addition to Rob and Cade Christensen, Tracie is survived by her parents, Carole and Charles Deack; her brother Scott; sister-in-law Denise; and two nephews, Ryan and Trevor.   Services were held on November 1 at St. Matthew’s Church in Pacific Palisades, followed by burial services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica. An additional tribute to Tracie Christensen will be held at UCLA on November 7 at 1 p.m. at Royce Hall. All interested community members are encouraged to attend.   In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the ‘Cade Robert Christensen Scholarship Trust,’ c/o Keenan Behrle, 9665 Wilshire Blvd., Suite M-10, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, or the UCLA Sarcoma Program at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

John Buck, 56; PaliHi Grad

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John Arthur Buck, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, died on June 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 56.   Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 23, 1953, John moved with his family to the Huntington Palisades in 1955. After graduating from Palisades High, he received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. While at BYU, he went on a two-year mission to Belgium; he spoke fluent French and had a wonderful experience there.   After working for Bank of America for many years, John tried to be an entrepreneur. He was working for a casino in Las Vegas as a reservations clerk before he died.   ’In 2007, my brother invited me on a trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands for a week,’ said his sister Catherine. ‘He was generous that way.’   John was predeceased by his parents, Varge and Olive, his younger brother Roger, and his twin brother, Don Paul Buck. Survivors include his sister, Catherine Buck Maddox of Waco, Texas.   A service will be held Friday, November 5, at Westwood Memorial Mortuary in Westwood.

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