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Pali Slams Venice, Eyes Westchester

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Everett Osborne goes for a lay-up against Venice.
Everett Osborne goes for a lay-up against Venice.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Returning to action after a two-week layoff, the Palisades High boys basketball team had a careless start but then roared past the host Venice Gondoliers last Friday, 74-44.   In the game’s first two minutes, the scrappy Gondoliers had five steals, converting four into baskets and taking a 9-6 lead. But then the taller, more athletic Dolphins began to gather their composure while building a comfortable 36-23 lead at halftime.   PaliHi came out confident and focused in the third quarter, playing like a fast, aggressive machine that the Gondoliers couldn’t stop. After eight minutes, the Dolphins led 63-37.   ’We played like we were underwater in the first half; we didn’t come ready to play,’ PaliHi head coach Jim Paleno told the Palisadian-Post on Friday. ‘We need to work on our consistency. We’ve lost eight games by a total of 26 points.’   Captain Adam Griffin, a 6’1′ senior who has several colleges showing interest, agreed. ‘We have the pieces to be good, it’s just a matter of playing consistently,’ said the’17-year-old, who traveled with an AAU team to China when he was 13.   Griffin scored 16 points (second to Donovan Johnson’s 19) and had 10 rebounds, while Everett Osborne had 11.   Senior Malcolm Greer, a 6’1′ guard who was also a football standout for PaliHi and is being recruited by several teams, was asked his prediction against Fairfax, the Dolphins’ opponent last night (after the Post went to press).   ’I know it’s a big game,’ Greer said. ‘We’re a new team and we’re working on our chemistry. If we come out like we did in the second half, they won’t stop us.’   Palisades plays Hamilton on Friday at home before traveling on Monday to powerhouse Westchester. The Dolphins play at home next Wednesday against University and on Friday against L.A.C.E.S.   ’It’s a matter of execution,’ Paleno said about his team. ‘They’re hard workers, good players and athletes with good height; it’s just a matter of playing with consistency.’   Game times are Fresh/Soph at 2:30, JV at 4 and Varsity at 5:30 p.m.

Cookie Monsters Win AYSO Area Tourney

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Two members of the Cookie Monsters, Augie Bridge and Campbell Collar, in action at Culver City Saturday.
Two members of the Cookie Monsters, Augie Bridge and Campbell Collar, in action at Culver City Saturday.

Six AYSO Region 69 regular season playoff winners competed in the Area P championships last weekend at Culver City. Just one team emerged victorious, Craig Collar’s U10 boys squad’the Cookie Monsters’and they will advance to Section 1 playoffs in Riverside on February 26-27. The Monsters, who were 7-0-2 in regular season play, had squeaked past the Tomato United, 2-1, to advance to tournament play. In their first game on Saturday, the Pacific Palisades/Brentwood team easily dispatched Hollywood, 7-1. Nino Collias scored the first goal, followed by four goals from Wyatt Sarkisian, and goals by Zach Hausner and Campbell Collar. In the semi-finals against Beverly Hills, Sarkisian scored just five minutes into the game. ‘We had plenty of chances after that, including a great shot from Owen Higley that was an unlucky miss,’ Collar said. Beverly Hills countered with a break-away score and the game remained tied until the final three minutes. ‘It looked like we were headed for overtime,’ Collar said, ‘when Hausner suddenly crossed to Campbell Collar, who was at the far post, and smashed it home for the win, 2-1.’ Facing LA Central in the finals, the Cookie Monsters broke a tough scoreless tie early in the second half when Hausner’s free kick went to Collias in the penalty area and Collias smashed it into the net. With five minutes left to play, Hausner scored with an assist from Campbell Collar, sealing the 2-0 victory. Coach Collar credited midfielder Daniel Leonard (son of the town’s next honorary mayor, Sugar Ray Leonard) for skilled passing, which repeatedly set up scoring opportunities, and his defensive players Donald Watson, August Bridge and Maximo Speiser for allowing just two goals during the tournament.   ’Josh Barad was outstanding in the goal,’ Collar said. ‘He was also a constant menace on offense with his tremendous speed.’   In Riverside, the Cookie Monsters will compete against teams from Section 1, which is comprised of 70 regions and 11 areas, representing more than 100,000 players.

PaliHi Girls Soccer Blanks Two Foes, Remains Undefeated

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The Palisades High girls soccer team continue to dominate the Western League last week, defeating Venice 5-0 on Wednesday and Fairfax 1-0 on Friday.   In the Venice game, the ball acted like it was in a pinball machine as the Dolphins made shot after shot on goal, only to see it bounce back at them. But once the second half began, Pali recorded four quick goals on shots by Kathryn Gaskin, Nicole Savage, Katie van Daalen Wetters and Lily McGuire. Van Daalen Wetters scored the final goal, with McGuire’s assist.   ’At halftime we talked about finishing,’ Palisades coach Tianna Oliver said. ‘I’m really proud how they stepped up to the challenge.’   Two days later, although play was similar, the Dolphins were held to just one goal by Fairfax.   Oliver, who played Division I soccer at the University of Cincinnati and in 2002 helped her team reach the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, reflected on the game.   ’Fairfax was an aggressive team and I can’t wait until we meet them on our field. It was hard to be accurate, but the girls still got the job done. We got in their face and our defense made the plays, winning the ball back.’   Senior Meredith Kornfeind scored in the first minute on an assist from Gaskin. The remaining 79-minutes saw numerous but unsuccessful shots on goals by a strong PaliHi offense. Dolphin goalie Kiki Bailey saw little action. ‘I touched the ball twice and kicked it out once,’ said the senior, who started as an AYSO player, joined a club team and just finished with the Camarillo Eagles U18 gold team, which won its division. ‘My defense took care of it.’ The stout defense includes Brittany Allado, Tiffany Falk, Deborah Abber and Sarah Thorson.   Arguably, Fairfax has one of the worst fields in the league, with the highest part of the field in the center, sloping to the sidelines, causing any ball played along the line to roll off the field. The field is a patch of holes, dirt and grass, making it difficult for a good passing team like the Dolphins to be accurate.   Before Fairfax, PaliHi girls had averaged six goals a game in their previous four league matches. Much of the team started together as AYSO players and has continued to play together for the past 10 years, making them a formidable opponent.   ’We don’t really have any opposition in our league, so that when we go to playoffs, we don’t do as well as we should,’ said parent James Bailey, who noted that the soccer team played in tournaments over the winter holiday in an effort to secure more competitive matches.   The girls won the San Pedro Invitational tournament January 4 and 5, beating Cleveland in the finals, 2-0. They defeated Wilson in the first game 10-0, San Pedro 3-2 to advance to the semis and Bishop Montgomery 1-0 in the semis.   The JV team, coached by PaliHi alumni Shanna Hudson, who played soccer for USC, beat Venice 10-0 and Fairfax 11-0 last week.   Pali played University yesterday and will travel to Westchster Friday. Next Wednesday they host University at 7 p.m.

Revere Soccer Underway for Boys and Girls

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Paul Revere Middle School soccer teams opened their season on January 11 against Windward Middle School, the boys winning 3-0 and the girls losing 3-1. First-year boys coach Shane Vorster was pleased with his team’s victory. ‘They played really suburb,’ said Vorster, who came to the United States from South Africa in 1994 and is a mid-fielder for an amateur soccer team, the Playa Rovers. ‘Jose Trejo scored the first goal from 30 yards out,’ Vorster said. ‘He gave it a boot and it went in.’ Seventh-grader Jonathan Galvez scored the remaining two goals. Ashley Conte was the sole scorer for the Revere girls, who are coached by Edi Mujic, a former German semi-pro soccer player, who also coached at that level before moving to the United States in 1985. ‘I’m happy with the team. We had more pole position, but were not lucky finishing,’ said Mujic, who also works as a personal trainer and is involved with martial arts. ‘Some of the girls that I coached last year’Mackenzie Grey, Evelina Van Norden and Elizabeth Seeley’play for the JV team at Palisades [High School.’ ‘ Paul Revere, although not in a league, also plays Crossroads, Brentwood, New Roads and Culver City in upcoming weeks. More than 90 kids tried out for the 36 spots on two teams. ‘SUE PASCOE

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13, 2011

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

HUNTINGTON HACIENDA. 6,500+ sq. ft. 6 bd, 8 bth, 1/2 acre, pool/spa, spt ct, large yard, custom fireplace, guest suite & more! $5,950,000. 612 Toyopa. By appt. only. (310) 500-1331

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

GUEST HOUSE. 3 rooms, garden setting, French doors, hardwood floors, laundry, very quiet. Available Dec. 1st. $2,100/mo. Utilities included, cat okay. (310) 454-8150

3 BDRM, 1 BA. $3,100/mo. 2 car parking, close to Village, schools, shops & beach. Pets OK. Appliances, washer/dryer, dishwasher & refrigerator. Min. 1 year lease. By appt. only. Eric, (310) 428-3364

* FULLY RENOVATED!!! 4 BD, 5.5 BA. * Built in 1927 by J. Paul Getty for his mistress. Original California tiles, great yard, patio, decks w/ all whitewater views. Whitewater ocean view from every room. Fully renovated to 4 bdrm, 1 billiard/recreation room, wine cellar, living & dining room, 3 door/car garage w/ loft. 3 story home w/ elevator. Big beams, romantic outdoor whitewater view spa, steam sauna, 3 indoor jacuzzi spa tubs, great storage & plenty of amenities. New lighting & closets. Live in a place of history & charm. $10,000/mo. 17809 Porto Marina Way, Pacific Palisades. (213) 494-0059

SPLIT LEVEL 3 bd, 3 ba, large studio. Nice canyon view, very clean, fireplace, new flooring, rugs, patio, garage, laundry room. Shown by appt. $4,800/mo. (661) 270-9231

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

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

NEUTRA BUILDING! ARCHITECTURAL WONDER. 2 bed + 2 bath on Sunset Blvd. Huge wood deck w/ jacuzzi white water ocean view, private yard, and garden facing the ocean water and dolphins @ 17050 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 for $3,300/mo. Spacious living room, wood floors, beautiful fireplace, high vaulted wood ceilings w/ gigantic window, building courtyard, outdoor fireplace. Kitchen: gas stove, dishwasher, and white tile countertops. Bedrms: wood floors, lots of closet/storage space. Bathrm: tile floors, granite countertop. 1 car garage parking w/ washer and dryer hookups. Vintage architect property built on Pacific Palisades Hills simulating a sinking ship into the ocean has 4 units on our newly remodeled 4 leveled building. For more information contact (213) 494-0059 or fidel@benleedsproperties.com or go to http://leeds.postlets.com

PET FRIENDLY! 1 BD IN PAC PAL! ‘ 1/2 block from Gelson’s & the Village. Parquet floors, ocean view, laundry room, quiet building, on site manager, swimming pool & parking space. Ready to move in! $1,745/mo. * Move in special with 3rd month free! * Call Michael at (310) 883-8049

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

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

GEM IN THE PALISADES, Sunset & Almar. 2 bdrm, 2 1/2 ba townhouse. Hardwood, tile, carpet, w/d, dishwasher, roof deck, parking. $3,350/mo. (310) 395-1073

OCEAN VIEW GEM! STEPS TO BEACH. (1+1) Romantic CUSTOM ocean vu. Blonde wd floors, balcony, 2 pools, tennis, 24 hr. sec. Sunset & PCH. $2,550/mo. (includes util.) Owner MIKKI, (509) 263-5873, Pacific Palisades’This won’t last!

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

PALISADES HOME PRIVATE BEDROOM & BATHROOM, PRIVATE ENTRANCE, YARD, PEACEFUL, GREAT LOCATION, KITCHEN, UTILITIES, MAID, INTERNET, CABLE, W/D. WILL CONSIDER SHARING ENTIRE HOUSE. NO PETS. (310) 709-7383, COQUISROCKS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED TO RENT 3b

MATURE WOMAN NEEDS ROOM to rent. Non-smoker, local Palisadian. Quiet & lovely. Call Patty, (310) 454-7907

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

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

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

SMALL OFFICE FOR RENT ON SUNSET. 2nd floor, quiet, furnished or unfurnished. $325/mo. (310) 422-6684 or (310) 459-3493

VACATION RENTALS 3e

WEEKENDS ONLY GETAWAY. Stunning 2 bd, Malibu Road on sand w/ 60 ft. balcony. Fully furnished w/ large flat tv/internet. We only use home M-F. Looking to package 10 to 40 weekends including summer peak season beginning Friday afternoon ending Sunday evening. Call (310) 456-2813 for details.

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

ACCOUNTANT/CONTROLLER. Quickbooks/Quicken setup. Outsource the hassle’all bookkeeping needs including tax prep for home or office. Get organized now! (310) 562-0635

NEED HELP WITH FINANCIAL MATTERS? Financial mgmt, bookkeeping, reconciling, bill paying, etc. Caring & confidential. (310) 459-2066 or (310) 218-6653

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

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

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. 3 hour min. Reasonable rates. Pam, (310) 733-8433

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

SISTERS HOUSECLEANING. Would you like your home and business so clean they shine? Call us, we have good references. Serving the community for over 20 years. We offer final cleaning. For free estimate, call Flora at (310) 720-7751. Bond #6743361. www.sistershousecleaning.com, cleaning411@gmail.com

MIRIAM’S HOUSEKEEPING. Available Monday through Friday. Has own car & CA DL. Local references. 14 years experience. Tel: (213) 746-4216 or cell: (310) 346-0360

HOUSEKEEPER, 11 years experience. Good local references, good with children & pets. Speaks English & Spanish. Call anytime. (310) 313-5158, (310) 703-7642 or (310) 804-3248. Ask for Irma or Sylvia.

LOOKING FOR A HOUSEKEEPING JOB, Monday through Friday. Experienced, good references, own transportation. Please call Sonia, (213) 381-6732

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, House or condo. All services available Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Live out. References available. Call Veronica, (213) 422-3770 or (213) 413-3180

HOUSECLEANING: Confidential, honest, reliable & speaks English. I have experience, references & my own transportation. Feel free to call Mariana at (310) 435-2510

HOUSEKEEPER WITH EXPERIENCE ‘ I’ll dust and shine your furniture, vacuum, scrub, mop. Call me, you won’t be sorry. Cindy, (818) 547-4878 or (818) 746-5481

EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICE. Reliable, local references. Experienced. Own supplies. Call today. (818) 324-9154

HOUSECLEANING. Alicia, available Saturdays. Cleaning supplies furnished. Call (310) 367-3214

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

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

PRIVATE CAREGIVER ‘ 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

HEALING ARTS 12

EMPOWER, HEAL, RECLAIM YOUR LIFE. Are you going through a life transition, stressed, feeling stuck? Call Stephanie, a therapeutic breath practitioner at (310) 459-6128 to improve your sense of well being.

POOL & SPA SERVICES 13e

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

STEREO, TV, VCR SERVICES 13g

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

WINDOW WASHING 13h

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

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

HOUSESITTING 14b

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

HOUSEMAN/DRIVER. Light cooking, maintenance, to and from appointments. Full time or part time available. Salary negotiable. Excellent references. Call John Mueller, (310) 709-9143

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

CLUB HAPPY DOG Excursions * Enroll your dog now for Snow Day Field Trips. Start your puppy at 4 mos. clubhappydog.com ‘ (310) 359-3433

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

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

CHAIR YOGA for all ages and abilities. Want to do Yoga but don’t want to get on the floor? Try Chair Yoga! Private sessions with Susan, certified in Yoga Works and Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga. (310) 454-4575

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

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

TUTORS 15e

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

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

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

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

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

MODERN GREEK TUTOR WANTED. Wanted: Modern Greek tutor in the Palisades. Have survival skills, but want to become fluent. Also looking for speakers to practice w/ at any level. (310) 428-7589

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

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

MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUCTION 15h

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC! 5-10 lesson package for someone you love. Guitar instructor. From hard rock to blues, funk. Any age or level, music theory & ear training. BA Music degree, great with kids & adults. excellent local references. Danny Day, (310) 745-2792, (310) 454-6962

SAXOPHONE/FLUTE/JAZZ IMPROVISATION. Individual Lessons. All Ages/Levels Welcome. Call: (310) 283-9975

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

FENCES, DECKS 16j

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

JEFF HRONEK, 40 YRS. RESIDENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. ‘ Sanding & Refinishing ‘ Installations ‘ Pre-finished ‘ Unfinished ‘ Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414

K&Z HARDWOOD FLOOR EXPERTS. Refinishing, installation, recoat, water & fire restoration. Free est. Lic. #804641. (800) 500-1146, (818) 905-0428

HANDYMAN 16o

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

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

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

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

PALI HANDYMAN & CONST. SERVICES. LOW COST HOME IMPROVEMENT. All jobs welcome such as all painting exterior-interior-walls-moldings etc., un-sticking of doors & windows, concrete, tile, brick/block, carpentry, woodwork, patios, decks, all fencing, gates, doors, cabinetry, drywall repair, roofing, additions, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, water damage, electrical, plumbing, pressure washing, picture hanging, lighting, stucco, repair, sanding, clean up and trash removal and all other projects or fix it problems needed. Call now for a FREE ESTIMATE! Kevin, Brian Nunneley, (310) 488-1153 (always working in Palisades). Lic. #375858, bonded and insured. 24 hr/7 days service available also!

HANDYMAN. Skilled labor/Jack-of-all-trades. $30/hr. or will bid job. Non-lic. Bill Clark, (310) 435-9754

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

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

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

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

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

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

ALL SEASONS PAINTING. ‘Start the year off with a fresh coat of paint!’ Winter painting specials include: ‘ Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing ‘ Garage Doors ‘ Fences ‘ Deck Staining ‘ Stucco/Drywall Repair ‘ Interior/Exterior Color Specialist ‘ Excellent references! ‘ Great rates! ‘ FREE ESTIMATES! ‘ Over 30 years experience in Palisades area ‘ All work guaranteed! ‘ Licensed & bonded. Lic. #105761. Randy, (310) 678-7913

REMODELING 16v

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

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

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THE YOGURT SHOPPE is seeking full & part time help and a full time Store Manager. Please send resume to clive@aplacetomix.com. (310) 459-0088. We are ‘the place to mix’ in Pac. Pal.’Come join our family!

SPORTS EDITOR. Westside weekly seeks F/T Sports Editor, responsible for writing, editing & layout. Photo skills desirable, car essential. Salary + benefits. Resume to editor@palipost.com or fax: (310) 454-1078

P/T DOG HIKER/SOCIAL DIRECTOR. Dog lovers only join our growing team: clubhappydog.com. Email interest with credentials, no phone calls. (310) 359-3433

AUTOS 18b

1964 PLYMOUTH VALIANT ‘ Slant 6 Offenhauser motor. Replaced brakes, starter and radiator. Interior needs work. $1,999 OBO. Call Phil at (310) 254-0783

FURNITURE 18c

BEAUTIFUL George Steck classic baby grand piano. Black. Excellent condition. Tuning maintained. Selling under value at $2,500. Phone (310) 454-0134 or (310) 415-6577. Pacific Palisades.

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

ESTATE SALE * St. John’s Collection, silver, decorative lamps, Viking sewing machine, prof. iron, large planters, wall decor, candelabras, china cabinets, china, candles. (310) 487-6840

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

BLACK & WHITE BIEWER YORKIES ‘ 14 wk old puppies. 1 male, 2 females. AKC. Photos avail online. Emmy, (310) 454-6891, emybeeme@yahoo.com

Sugar Ray Leonard Is Next Honorary Mayor

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Retired boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard, appearing here at a Beverly Hilton function in May 2009, will serve as the next honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades.
Retired boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard, appearing here at a Beverly Hilton function in May 2009, will serve as the next honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Sugar Ray Leonard, who captured world titles in five different weight classes and is considered one of boxing’s all-time greats, has agreed to serve as the 27th honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades.   He will ‘take office’ in June when actor Gavin MacLeod steps down after a record five years in the volunteer role, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce.   Since the job’s inception in 1951, most mayors have served two years, including such local residents as Jerry Lewis, Vivian Vance, Mel Blanc, Nanette Fabray, Peter Graves, Adam West, Walter Matthau, Ted Knight, Dom De Luise, Chevy Chase, Rita Moreno, John Raitt, Eddie Albert, Martin Short, Anthony Hopkins and Steve Guttenberg.   Said current Chamber President John Petrick: ‘Just as there are some people The Greatest Generation who only remember growing up when FDR was president, there are young Palisadians who only remember Gavin MacLeod as their honorary mayor. For 5 years, Mayor MacLeod has been the captain of our ship. He has navigated us through some very rough waters and delivered us safely. Now a whole new generation will have Ray Leonard to admire. The tradition continues.’   Leonard, 54, who lives in the upper Riviera neighborhood with his wife Bernadette and their children Daniel and Camille, has been active in the community, especially at St. Matthew’s School.   In May 2007, when he received the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission’s Ambassador Award of Excellence, Leonard told the Palisadian-Post: ‘I had a great career but now I enjoy spending time with my family. I truly believe that a champion is defined by what he does outside the ring.’   ’It’s great to be a part of this celebration in Ray’s honor,’ said fellow Palisadian Sam Lagana, a member of the LASEC Advisory Board. ‘He is not only one of the best fighters of all time, he’s also a great spokesman for boxing. He’s all about giving back’to his sport and to the community.’   As former Post Sports Editor Steve Galluzzo noted, Leonard first gained prominence at the age of 20 when he won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. After turning pro, he won the WBC welterweight title in 1979, lost the crown on points to Roberto Duran, but won a rematch six months later to regain his title. In 1981, Leonard beat junior middleweight champ Ayub Kalule, then knocked out Thomas Hearns to unify the welterweight title. An eye injury interrupted Leonard’s career for five years, but he returned to capture Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s middleweight belt in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Leonard made several more comebacks and won two more world titles before retiring for good in 1997. Leonard and author Michael Arkush (a former Palisadian) are currently completing a book titled ‘The Big Fight,’ which will be published by Viking on June 7. ‘We have been working on the project for nearly two years,’ said Arkush, a veteran sports writer. ‘The book will cover his struggles inside and outside the ring.’

PaliHi Alum Opens an Art Studio on Via

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Pacific Palisades resident Katie O'Neill paints her sons, Gus (7) and Theo (5), at her temporary studio at 872 Via de la Paz. O'Neill will teach art classes in the space, previously occupied by Chefmakers, until the end of February, but she is seeking a permanent spot in the Palisades.
Pacific Palisades resident Katie O’Neill paints her sons, Gus (7) and Theo (5), at her temporary studio at 872 Via de la Paz. O’Neill will teach art classes in the space, previously occupied by Chefmakers, until the end of February, but she is seeking a permanent spot in the Palisades.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Inside Katie O’Neill’s new studio at 872 Via de la Paz last week, students of varying ages worked quietly on their artwork as soothing music played in the background.   ’Katie is really exceptional,’ said Alexis Deutsch-Adler, an adult student in her class. ‘She gives me direction, but allows me to have my own casual style, and she recognizes what my strengths are.’   Deutsch-Adler, a Malibu resident, began taking classes from O’Neill three years ago because she wanted to learn oil painting, and the lessons have paid off. She recently sold her first oil painting of a blue pumpkin.   O’Neill, who lives in Pacific Palisades, has taught drawing and painting lessons to adults, teens and children of all skill levels for the past 15 years in Malibu. Six months ago, she decided to let the lease expire for her studio on Malibu Road and Webb Way.   ’I have been wanting for years to move to the Palisades,’ O’Neill said, noting she desired to work closer to home. With her husband, Jon King, she has a stepdaughter, Greer, 12, who attends Paul Revere Middle School, and two sons: Gus, 7, who attends Marquez Elementary, and Theo, 5, who attends Lutheran Preschool.   O’Neill added that another reason for wanting to relocate was that her operating costs would have increased. The City of Malibu planned to charge local businesses fees to switch from septic tanks to a central sewage system.   She is now subleasing the Via de la Paz space (formerly Chefmakers), while Jay Navas finalizes his building plans to open a yogurt store, Toppings.   ’I am here a couple of months, while I am looking for somewhere else to be,’ O’Neill said, adding that she is actively searching for another spot in the Palisades.   Since opening in mid-December, ‘I have been getting a lot of response; I feel pretty confident that I could get my student base up,’ she said, noting that she is instructing about 25 students now. O’Neill, who grew up here and graduated from Palisades High School in 1987, had originally planned to work in the movie industry. After USC film school, ‘I worked as an assistant editor for a couple of years and realized that I didn’t want to be in a dark room for the rest of my life.’   She learned to paint from her mother, Virginia, and they opened the studio in Malibu together. Her mother retired three years ago.   ’I like to paint the figure in beautiful settings,’ she said, gesturing toward her artwork of surf culture displayed on the wall.   O’Neill also loves to teach others, saying she learns a lot from her students.   ’There is no way that I could be as good of an artist if it wasn’t for the teaching,’ she said. ‘I have had some students for 10 or 12 years, and I need to have something to teach them, so I have to keep learning.’   O’Neill welcomes students who want to become professional artists or desire to learn art as a hobby or for mediation purposes. She invites people of every skill level, even those who think they can’t draw.   ’It’s a much more learnable skill than people think; it’s just not taught in schools anymore,’ she said.   The first class is free so that students can determine whether O’Neill’s teaching style matches their learning style. She requires students, regardless of their previous art experience, to start with drawing before touching paints.   The amount of time students spend on drawing will depend on their goals and skills. If they want to become professional artists, she makes sure they perfect the basic drawing techniques. Many of her students have gone on to study art in college.   Students work on their own self-selected projects, and she tailors the lessons toward their goals. Once they start painting, O’Neill mainly teaches in oils and water-mixable oils, which are non-toxic.   Deutsch-Adler praised O’Neill’s teaching techniques. She had several years of drawing experience before taking lessons from O’Neill, but she found it helpful to review, noting ‘It’s uniquely valuable to learn the fundamentals before painting. It strengthened my art.’   Information: (310) 459-1030 or oneillsfineart.com

City to Sell Six Lots for Potrero

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The California Coastal Commission is set to vote today to allow the sale of six of the remaining 20 City-owned canyon rim lots on De Pauw Street, providing an estimated $6 to $7 million to help complete the final phases of the Potrero Canyon Park Restoration project.   Proceeds from the sale of these residential lots, by way of a public auction, will be deposited to the Potrero Canyon Park Trust, an account established to hold and distribute money solely for the completion of all remaining phases of the multi-decade project. The City’s General Services Department hopes to hold the auction in March.   The city acquired 22 residential lots along the rim of the canyon while settling a series of lawsuits filed against the city in the 1960s and 1970s for damage caused by several landslides, which resulted in the loss of 20 homes and the endangerment of other homes.   Since then, through ongoing starts and stops, the city has slowly been working towards completing an infill project, which involved buttressing the canyon’s sides, importing three million cubic yards of fill extending up to the level of the existing lots on the canyon rims, and eventually creating a public park and a hiking trail down to Pacific Coast Highway.   The next phase of the project will entail remediating two remaining slides at the end of Alma Real. After that, construction will resume to complete filling, compacting and landscaping the canyon, using stockpiled soil and new dirt imported.

Richards Farnham, 90; Longtime Biology Teacher at Palisades High

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Richards Kennedy Farnham, a teacher at Palisades High School from 1961 to 1990 and a resident of Santa Monica, passed away on December 13. He was 90 years old.   Richards was born in Thermopolis, Wyomin,g on July 27, 1920, while his parents were en route from South Dakota to Los Angeles, where his father and grandfather were going to take over a mining assay business. The family settled in the Altadena area on what was then ranch land, where Richards raised rabbits and guinea pigs and attended Pasadena city schools, including Pasadena Junior College.   This ranching life led to a lifelong fascination with animals. Summers spent at mining operations managed by his father in desert areas around Death Valley and in Arizona introduced Richards to the reptiles of the Southwest, so that by the time he graduated from high school, he had a large snake and lizard collection in the family garage. At UCLA, he majored and graduated in zoology but always preferred the study of reptiles.   While at UCLA, he met and married Carolyn Marie Bartlett, before he enlisted in the Army in 1942 as a first lieutenant, serving in the Pacific from 1942 until VJ Day.   Returning to UCLA, Richards earned his master’s degree in zoology with a teaching credential and began working at University High School in West Los Angeles in 1950. He was on the original staff hired at Palisades High when the school opened in 1961. He was the science department chairman until his retirement in 1990.   Richards’ passion for animals carried over into his biology classroom, which was always filled with living specimens of lizards, snakes, toads and turtles from all over the world. Thousands of students studied biology, surrounded by an amazing assortment of living creatures. Richards spent countless hours caring for his animal collection that, for many years, even included a sea turtle. He was able to take his hobby and passion and make it part of his career.   His family and friends will greatly miss Richards, whose knowledge and love of animals inspired many of his students to become involved with biology themselves and even become amateur herpetologists. His unique personality made him a great teacher, and winner of a Golden Apple Award from the L.A. School District in 1980.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn, and a son, Carl. He is survived by his son, Paul (wife Laurel) of Fortuna, California; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.   A remembrance of Richards Farnham will be held for family and friends on Saturday, January 29 at 11 a.m. at the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Friends who would like to leave thoughts or memories of Dick may do so at http://richards.farnham.muchloved.com.   Donations in his memory can be made to the Forever Wild Exotics Animal Sanctuary in Phelan, California.

David Goldberg, 82; History Teacher and Lover of the Ocean

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David Goldberg, a 49-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 7 while preparing for his daily morning bike ride at one of his favorite spots at Will Rogers State Beach. He was 82.   Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 7, 1928, Dave arrived in California in 1952 following service in the U.S. Army and graduation from the University of Miami in Florida. ‘His army unit was one of the first to arrive in Hiroshima following the dropping of the atomic bomb, and he spent the rest of his life reminding family, friends and students of the unspeakable devastation he witnessed.   In 1956, Dave began a 32-year teaching career in Culver City schools, and met fellow teacher and wife to-be Diane Welder in that same year. They moved to their Iliff Street home in the Palisades in 1962 to be closer to the beach and Dave’s favorite surf breaks.   At Culver Middle School, Dave combined his passion for U.S. history and movies to create an American history through film program, where he challenged his students to critique the accuracy of classic American movies.   Following retirement from teaching in 1988, Dave enjoyed many more years on the beach with friends and family, and he continued to surf, swim and kayak in the ocean. ‘More recently, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren, Ben and Caroline Goldberg, compete in junior tennis tournaments throughout Southern California.   In addition to his wife Diane and two grandchildren, Dave is survived by his son Danny and daughter-in-law Vicky, also of Pacific Palisades. He was predeceased by son Donald and daughter Ann. ‘   To honor all their memories, donations can be made to the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (4hcm.org), 328 Green Pond Rd., P.O. Box 306, Hibernia, New Jersey 07842.   Funeral services for Dave will be held at Hillside Memorial Park in Culver City at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14.

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