CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2011

April 7, 2011

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

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

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

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

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

LOVELY 2+1, apartment, in 5 unit building on Sunset near Las Lomas. 2nd floor above carport. Lots of light. Hardwood floors, new carpet, laundry on site, carport parking. Shared back yard and patio. Short walk to bluffs. One year lease $1,850/mo. 1st month free. (310) 435-5582 or Kderby77@gmail.com

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

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

SANTA MONICA CANYON. Studio apt w/ unobstructed ocean & canyon vus. Approx 3 blks to beach. No adjoining walls. Quiet cul-de-sac st. Avail now. Min 1 yr. No smokers. $1,450/mo. (310) 459-4461

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

AMAZING CANYON, stunning views. New modern remodel 1 bd w/ 1 ba w/ cook’s kitchen, new stainless appls, hdwd flrs, lrg balc, full amenities, pool, tennis crts, utils incl. Must see! $2,250/mo. (310) 427-0273

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

RENTALS TO SHARE 3a

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

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

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

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

SPACIOUS BRIGHT OFFICE .Great value with private bath. Cat 5 and wireless. Quiet. A/C. 350 sq. ft. 1 year lease. Great storage. $850/mo. (310) 702-1107

PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICE TO SUBLET: Office available in a light, bright, recently remodeled 4 office suite. Private waiting room, kitchenette and bath to share. Patient parking available. 10’x12′, available immediately. Call Nicole (310) 230-2236

LARGE PRIVATE OFFICE FOR RENT: Large private office is part of an existing office suite in Palisades Village but has separate door entry. Internet included. Available 5/1/11. $1,250/mo. (310) 230-8335

LOST & FOUND 6a

OBJECT OF VALUE found 3/27/11 on Via de la Paz in residential section. To identify and claim call (310) 454-6877

ATTORNEYS 7a

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

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

NEED HELP PREPARING FOR TAXES and/or with finances? Bookkeeping, reconciling, organizing papers, managing bills, P&L, and related tasks. Raymond, (310) 459-2066 or (310) 218-6653

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

QUICKBOOKS FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS. Set-up, monthly reporting, tax preparation. Flexible to your needs, monthly or weekly. 10 Years of experience, Palisades resident. Doris, (310) 913-2753

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER TO GO. F/C Bookkeeper specializing in small businesses and private individuals. QB, Quicken, & Peachtree proficient. P C or Mac. Excellent references. Call Joanie, (310) 486-1055

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

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

DECORATING 7d

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALE SERVICES 7f

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

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

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

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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

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

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

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

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

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

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

HOME HEALTH CARE: Dependable, honest and caring female. Over 4 years experience. Seeking live-in/out position. Westside/Pacific Palisades. For references call (530) 342-7303 or (310) 838-4496

GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11

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

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

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

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

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

DRIVER-COOK. Experienced, good references, licensed driver. Available anytime. Call (424) 652-0675, ok to leave message.

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

DOG WALKER & PET NANNY * Experienced & dependable. Scheduled or last minute walks. (310) 415-4755, Petnannynancy@gmail.com

CLUB HAPPY DOG: Fun dog and puppy play groups and hikes. Important exercise, socialization, training. Includes home transport. Start puppy at 4 months old. clubhappydog.com, (310) 359-3433

PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

SPRING INTO FITNESS: Get fit and lose extra weight now! Certified personal trainer for WOMEN. Affordable rates. www.ilovemybodyfitness.com. Call today! (310) 383-7852

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

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

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

EXPER. NATIVE FRENCH TUTOR. Tutors JHS, HS, AP & SAT. Excellent refs. MA in Education. Malibu res. Enthusiastic! Cate, (310) 456-5398

TUTORS 15e

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

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

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

30 YEARS CONST. WORK’CONTRACTOR. Home repair, driveways, walkways, concrete, brick patios, stone, block retaining walls, stucco, plaster, tile, marble, glass mosaics, wood patios, decks, custom windows, doors. Lic. #599933. Peter Oh, (818) 982-8880 or (213) 255-1149

KANAN CONSTRUCTION * Custom Homes * Remodeling * Additions * Local Refers. BONDED * INSURED, St. Lic. #554451. (310) 451-3540, (800) 585-4DAN

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

FENCES, DECKS 16j

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

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

HANDYMAN 16o

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

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

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

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

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

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

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

REMODELING 16v

KANAN CONSTRUCTION * Custom Homes * Remodeling * Additions * Local Refers. Over 20 years in the Palisades. BONDED * INSURED * St. Lic. #554451. DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540, (800) 585-4DAN

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

HELP WANTED 17

DERMATOLOGY OFFICE IN PAC. PAL. Seeking part-time receptionist/back office medical asst. Experienced preferable, but we will train outstanding candidate who must be extremely dependable. 16-20 hours/week. Start $15-$20/hour per exp. Excellent for semi-retired individual, or college student with computer skills, typing and excellent educational achievement. Fax resume to (310) 459-8308.

SEEKING OFFICE MANAGER: Seeking an office manager with the skills, experience and savvy to be the backbone of day-to-day operations of a busy church office. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to work independently, communicate well (verbally and in writing), and be extremely organized. We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent computer skills, bookkeeping capabilities and an ability to multitask and prioritize. Graphic design &/or PR & marketing skills a plus. Patience, compassion & a joyful spirit essential! Please fax resumes to (310) 573-3684.

GENERAL PART TIME PR/SALES assistance at local publisher’s home office. Send info to ieseditor@yahoo.com or call (310) 395-9393

AUTOS 18b

2006 AUDI A4 ‘ 36,300 miles. Navy exterior, tan interior. Excellent condition, original owner. Multi disc CD player, sliding sunroof, heated seats. $16,975. (310) 560-0289

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

GIANT ESTATE SALE: Everything MUST GO!! Furniture, houseware, decorative items, silverware, tools, lawn furniture, pots & plants, much more! Sat & Sun, April 9th & 10th. 1107 Embury St. P.P.

COASTLINE/SUNSET MESA. 60 yrs. Furn/furnishings/art! Clothes/jewelry/books/records/hsehold gds. Fri- Sat. April 8-9; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 18404 Clifftop Way (PCH/Coastline). Visit www.bmdawson.com.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Furniture, housewares, toys, clothing. Everything must go. Saturday 4/9; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 4/10; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 752 Via de la Paz

Reservoir Project Nears Completion

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Randy Falk, field supervisor at the Santa Ynez reservoir site, explains how a new synthetic rubber cover (now lying at the bottom of the empty pit) will be taut once the reservoir is filled in August. Photo by George Wolfberg

Upgrading the 41-year-old Santa Ynez reservoir in the Palisades Highlands began in August 2009 and is on track for completion this August. The $17-million project was undertaken to meet stringent new federal water standards. When finished, the bottom and sides of the 70-foot-deep reservoir will be resurfaced with asphalt and then covered with a dark-green and black floating cover made of synthetic rubber. In addition, there will be a new on-site chemical disinfection system, a re-paved perimeter roadway, a new chain-link fence around the reservoir, new landscaping and a concrete wall (constructed to look like natural rocks) to fix a landslide area. Officials of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power invited Norman Kulla (Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s office), George Wolfberg and Paul Glasgall (Pacific Palisades Community Council) and Highlands activist Stephen Bost to make a decision on the color of the perimeter road as they observed construction at the 9.2-acre site on March 29. Given the choice between a lighter-shade yellow-red rock color and a darker red hue, they chose the darker color. They felt that over years the lighter one would fade, but the darker color would remain more esthetically pleasing. Once the 117-million gallon reservoir is refilled in August, the cover will be kept taut with a combination of floats and sandbags. During rainstorms, pumps on the cover will remove the water. Water in the reservior goes to Pacific Palisades, but primarily the Highlands for use in drinking, washing and watering, and is a blend of water from the L.A. Aqueduct and the State Water project (passing through the Sacramento Delta). LADWP officials will switch from using chlorines to chloramines (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) because it was the most cost-effective and timely method of complying with the EPA’s disinfection by-products regulation. Used as a disinfectant, chloramine does not break down as rapidly as chlorines, an advantage because the water remains disinfected until it reaches all outlying areas; there is also a reduction of the chlorinous taste. According to the EPA Web site, the down side of the chemical is that chloramines can make water more corrosive, which may lead to pipe corrosion and increased levels of lead and copper in water. Compared to chlorine, water treated with chloramines may contain higher concentrations of some unregulated disinfection byproducts. Water treated with chloramines cannot be used in kidney dialysis, fish tanks or koi ponds. As the conversion to chloramine is phased in, LADWP will provide notification to hospitals, pond and pet/aquarium stores. DWP officials told the Palisadian-Post by e-mail April 4 that ‘nearly 30 percent of the utilities across the country use monochloramine instead of chlorine. If, and when, new regulations are developed for additional by-products of chloramines, LADWP will do whatever is necessary to comply with those new limits.’ Officials further stated that ‘all disinfectants produce small quantities of undesirable by-products,’ and society’s challenge is ‘to continue to improve public health while seeking balance between the great good achieved by protecting our waters from bacterial and other disease-causing organisms, and the by-products disinfectants will form.’ Customers can find information about chloramines at www.ladwp.com and www.epa.gov/lawsreg/rulesregs/sdwq/mdbp/chloramines_index.cfm.

Sober-Living Homes Ordinance Advances to L.A. City Council

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The City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee voted 3-0 Tuesday to recommend an ordinance that would regulate sober-living and group homes in residential neighborhoods. Now it will go to the full council for a vote. In addition to the three City Council members on the committee (Ed Reyes, Jose Huizar and Paul Krekorian), the Community Care Facilities ordinance has the public support of at least three others on the council, including Greig Smith, the District 12 representative who initiated the regulation in 2007. Smith’s move was prompted by constituents’ complaints of panhandling, foul language, traffic congestion and excessive noise in connection with these types of residences. The Pacific Palisades Community Council has voted its unanimous support of the proposed ordinance. Chair Janet Turner and fellow members Jennifer Malaret, Jack Allen, Barbara Kohn and Chris Spitz have urged city officials to approve it, and have met with other local councils to garner their support. The two-pronged ordinance would require state-licensed group homes that serve seven or more recovering addicts, alcoholics, senior citizens, parolees or developmentally disabled residents to meet certain parking, noise and lighting standards. However, sober-living homes’groups of recovering alcoholics and drug addicts who live together in a support network’are not subject to state licensing because they don’t provide treatment and counseling. There are three known sober-living homes in Pacific Palisades and more are planned. In order to address objections to the transient nature of some sober-living homes in single-family neighborhoods, the ordinance changes the definition of boarding houses to rentals involving more than one lease. Boarding houses are already prohibited in residential areas zoned R1 and R2 and, under the ordinance, would also be blocked from those zoned RD. Advocates for sober-living and group homes argue that the new rules would virtually outlaw these homes in low-density residential neighborhoods, where drugs and other temptations are less readily available and successful recovery is more likely. ’Pushing [recovering addicts and alcoholics] out of single-family neighborhoods (where evidence shows they are most effective) with insufficient capacity in multi-family zones is not a plan,’ sober living advocate Paul Dumont said in an editorial for CityWatch. ’People are not upset about what I call ‘true sober-living homes’ where small groups of people live together as a family,’ said Turner, the PPCC chair. ‘These have been around for many years and are welcomed into our neighborhoods because they have stability and commitment, not transiency. ’What people are complaining about is’a business that seems to be more concerned with making money’than keeping control over its tenants and being good neighbors,’ she said. Project Director Jeff Christensen of the nonprofit Sober Living Network argued that city officials should use nuisance abatement laws to punish bad operators instead. ’Sober-living homes have been operating in this city for decades,’ Christensen told the Palisadian-Post. ‘For every single problem house, there are hundreds that are not problems. Many people do not even know they are there.’ Palisades resident Rebecca Lobl, who lives next to a sober-living home on Muskingum Avenue, co-founded the L.A. Coalition for Neighborhoods to advocate for the restrictions. ’Nobody wants to see people with disabilities prevented from finding a better way,’ Lobl said. But when operators start running a sober-living home ‘like a small hotel, it’s not appropriate in a low-density neighborhood.’ In earlier hearings, concerns were raised about unintended consequences of the ordinance, such as restricting student or summer beach rentals, sources of income for some residents. Lobl said these concerns were effectively addressed Tuesday. This article relies on previous stories by Staff Writer Danielle Gillespie.

Gronk Paints for Village School Students

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Glugio Nicandro, a Chicano painter better known as Gronk, stands with the canvas he painted in about an hour at Village School on March 17. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Gronk, a Chicano painter, printmaker and performance artist, painted an 8 ft. by 8 ft. canvas in the Village School gymnasium on March 17, culminating the school’s annual Fine Arts Week. Gronk, whose real name is Glugio Nicandro, is best known for his murals, including those at Estrada Courts in East Los Angeles. He also does stage design for the Los Angeles and Santa Fe Opera companies. He first visited Village School sixth graders in 1996 at the invitation of art teacher Margot Mandel. This year fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students visited Gronk in his downtown studio and watched as he painted a piece on canvas, which he donated to Village School for a fundraising auction. ’When everybody came to my studio, one of the best moments was when I explained that I like spills and I just like things that happen,’ Gronk said. ‘One of the students said, ‘There are no mistakes, just happy accidents’ and I knew they understood what I meant.’ The saying is one that Mandel uses in her art classes. Gronk, an East L.A. native, explained to the Palisadian-Post in an e-mail that he opened his studio to the students because ‘Art is always about sharing. Who I am is what I do. I call myself an artist and learning the art of sharing is my job. In return, I gain insight into my own art-making.’ In the Village School gym, Mandel introduced himself to the students. ‘You’ve been working hard to learn more about Mr. Gronk. As he paints, listen for the movement of the brush [which was miked]; it’s an instrument, too.’ Gronk, 53, started his painting by outlining three faces with black paint on the canvas, then adding blue to the center and along the side, and a blue face at the top. He used red paint for a profile in the upper right-hand corner, then painted black pyramids or airplanes in the center, and drew bones on the cheeks of one of the faces. At that point, the Jason Lee Bruns Jazz Collective band, joined by third-grader Nicholas Goodman (piano), ended its first 20-minute set. Mandel served as a moderator as students queried Gronk about the painting. ‘Where’s La Tormenta?’ was the first question. ‘She hasn’t arrived,’ Gronk said. ‘She will appear at the end.’ La Tormenta, a solitary figure with her back facing the viewer, is Gronk’s signature character. This recurring figure is ambiguous and the face is never shown. Gronk said he had started painting her when he was a teenager because he wanted to create a mythical person. When asked if she always looks the same, he replied, ‘She’s slimmer, she’s evolved.’ He added, ‘I enjoy looking at the back of people. You can see things you can’t see when the person is looking at us.’ Another student wondered why he was painting faces that day. ‘Since I couldn’t look at you [audience] when I was painting,’ Gronk said, ‘I painted eyes to look at you.’ A student asked if he always draws people. ‘No, I like shapes, I paint circles, squares and triangles repeatedly,’ said Gronk, who explained how he got interested in art. ‘When I was five, I saw a really bad movie, ‘Devil Girl from Mars,’ and it changed my life. I decided I wanted to make things.’ The jazz band then played another 15-minute set as Gronk resumed painting and eventually added La Tormenta to the upper left-hand corner. After Gronk finished, Mandel presented him a 5-ft. x 7′-ft. oilcloth banner that incorporated the students’ work. Each had drawn their vision of what they thought La Tormenta looked like. The images were shrunk to microscopic size, and then, using a mosaic computer program, put into a blown-up printed version of La Tormenta. Fine Arts Week was tied into Village School’s theme, ‘Curious, Creative, Connected,’ which means that creativity is often the result of unplanned and improvised moments that then spur further exploration.

City National to Open Branch on Swarthmore

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Branch manager Bob Martinez and staff members Mary Wong (left) and Lynne Pizzia. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

City National Bank will open a branch in Pacific Palisades at 1012 Swarthmore Ave., formerly occupied by Wells Fargo Bank. The tentative opening date is Monday, May 23. The bank will employ six people, including Palisadian Mary Wong, who worked at Palisades Citibank; Lynne Pizzia, the former U.S. Bank customer relations manager in the Palisades; and Palisadian Lois Globnik, who worked at U.S. Bank as a teller. Branch manager Bob Martinez, a City National vice president, has nearly 25 years of banking experience. He is a third-generation banker, following his grandfather and mother into the business. ’My mom and Lois [Globnik] used to work together,’ Martinez said, adding ‘I can’t wait until we get the Palisades bank opened.’ The entire building has been gutted during renovation. ‘We started from scratch because we wanted to bring the building up to the standards that are expected by this community,’ said Martinez, 53. ‘We hope residents will be pleased and impressed.’ The branch will have City National’s full range of financial capabilities, including preferred banking, business banking and wealth management services for individuals and businesses, and 24-hour ATM service. With assets of more than $21 billion, City National (founded in 1954) is the largest commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles and the 27th largest independent bank in the nation. In 2010, the company added 11 offices, including eight in California. With the addition of Pacific Palisades, and a Brentwood branch that opened April 4 (also with six employees), City National now has 78 branches in three states. ’We have an existing number of clients that live in Pacific Palisades,’ Martinez said. ‘They are excited that we’re finally opening a branch here.’ Martinez, who grew up in Palos Verdes, attended the University of New Mexico and now lives in Torrance, hopes to relocate closer to the Palisades. He is married with two sons, 26 and 20. He most recently served as the regional manager of California National Bank (acquired by U.S. Bank in 2009), where he had responsibility for the Pacific Palisades branch and offices in Torrance and Palos Verdes. Once the Palisades branch opens, Martinez hopes that people will stop by to meet his team. ‘We want Palisadians to come in and introduce themselves and have coffee,’ he said. ‘It’s a terrific community where everybody knows everybody.’ In keeping with that neighborhood spirit, Martinez is having his cell phone number printed on his business card. ‘Clients can reach me whenever they need to,’ he said. Regular business hours will be Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free validated parking in the lot behind the building.

Thursday, April 7 – Thursday, April 14

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Palisadian Dr. Bill Cloke discusses ‘Happy Together,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. The innovative couples’ therapist reveals the essential relationship skills needed to create deeper connection and intimacy. Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors,’ a Theatre Palisades production directed by Sherman Wayne, continues Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., through May 8 at the Pierson Playhouse, Haverford at Temescal Canyon Road. Ticket reservations: (310) 454-1970 and www.theatrepalisades.org. (See review, page 12.)

MONDAY, APRIL 11

Diane Martin and Carol Davis are the featured poets at Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. (See story, page 14.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Palisadian Gary B. Nash, a UCLA emeritus professor of history, will be the featured speaker at the annual Palisades Woman’s Club Author’s Tea, 1:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. (See story, page 7.) Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association board meeting, 7 p.m. at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center. The public is invited. The Theatre Palisades Playwright Festival continues with a reading of ‘Three Chimes (and a touch)’ by Palisadian Jim McGinn, 7:30 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse on Haverford Avenue.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Monthly meeting of the Pacific Palisades AARP chapter, 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Club. The public is invited. Refreshments are served.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited. ‘Transatlantic Musical Encounters,’ featuring songs and chansons by Burghart Klausner & Band, 8 p.m. at the Villa Aurora on Paseo Miramar. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP: (310) 573-3603 or infola@villa-aurora.org. (See story, page 12.)

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

The USC Thornton Chamber Singers, conducted by Jo-Michael Scheibe, perform music of Monteverdi, Brahms, Fissinger and Gjeilo plus folksong and spiritual arrangements, 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda. Admission: $35 (students $10).

Lauralil E. Deats, 62-Year Resident

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Lauralil Evans (‘Lolly’) Deats, a resident of Pacific Palisades for 62 years, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 27. She was 88. Lolly and her devoted husband of 66 years, Bob Deats, lived for many years on Brooktree Road in Rustic Canyon. In addition to Bob, Lolly leaves behind her loving daughters Pam Ferris, Paula Deats and Linda West, and loving grandsons Geoffrey Kindred West and Colin Taylor West. All are Palisadians. In 1960, Deats wrote a book called ‘Hand in Hand: Mother, Child, and God’ which chronicled conversations with her children as they were growing up. Recorded first so that she would remember the special moments of their childhood, the questions her children asked and the answers Deats offered were ultimately published as insights for other parents. Lolly was a charter member of the Bel-Air Presbyterian Church.

Emily Shaffer, Former Resident

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Emily Shaffer, a former community activist in Pacific Palisades, died of breast cancer on February 19 in Seattle. She was 83. Born in Seattle, Emily attended the University of Washington and the University of Chicago, and was committed to forwarding social welfare. After she married Aaron Shaffer in 1950, they moved to Los Angeles, where, as a social worker, Emily helped seniors, unwed parents, children of divorce, adoptive parents, and families. She participated in anti-war marches, advocated successfully to turn green land into a state park, and registered voters. Emily and Aaron lived in Pacific Palisades from 1958 to 1983, when they moved back to Seattle. She soon joined the Neighborhood House, serving on its board and working with children in its Head Start program. She also joined the Seattle Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, serving in many offices and as president from 1996-98. In 2007, Emily received the Hannah G. Solomon Award, the NCJW’s highest honor. She was also a board member of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, serving as its president for two years. Emily was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Aaron, and by her parents, Stella and James Sameth. She is survived by her son Noah, his wife Linda, and their sons Matt and Andrew; by daughter Julie; by son Ted, his wife Lori, and their children Sam, Joel and Rachel; and by her brother Irwin and his family. She is mourned by a long-established book group in Pacific Palisades. A memorial service was held in Seattle on March 20. In lieu of flowers, Emily’s family suggests donations to Neighborhood House (206-461-8430), NCJW Seattle Section (425-558-1894), or any other pertinent organization.

PaliHi Baseball Challenges City Champs

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Palisades senior first baseman Philip Joseph takes a healthy swing at home against San Pedro on March 17. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

The Palisades High baseball team has taken on some of the toughest teams in the Southland this spring’and with good reason. After all, the Dolphins have won 47 of their last 49 Western League games and facing top non-league competition is a great way to prepare for the City Section playoffs in May. Though PaliHi is just 2-6 outside of league play, the team has more than proven it can play alongside some of the City’s best. That much was on full display at home last Wednesday, when the Dolphins took on defending City champs El Camino Real and its star pitcher Jose Cardona, who has already committed to powerhouse Cal State Fullerton. Pali fell behind 4-0 after two innings and things were looking particularly dire with Cardona’s fastball hitting 91 mph. But the Dolphins refused to fold. After allowing those early runs, senior Dylan Jeffers settled down and combined with sophomore Harrison Simon for five shutout innings. Then in the fifth, the Dolphins got on the board with an RBI single by Jeffers. And in the seventh, Pali managed to wear down Cardona. Sophomore Julian Harrison led off with a single, junior Jason Barnett walked with one out, and junior Cary Jacobson singled to load the bases with two outs. Junior Harrison Wollman then walked to trim the gap to 4-2 and put the winning run on first. With the game seemingly slipping away, El Camino head coach Josh Lienhard pulled Cardona and brought in Ryan Fitzpatrick to face sophomore clean-up hitter Elliot Barzilli, who had homered six days earlier against Westchester. After a few minutes of warming up and the Dolphins’ supporters growing louder, Fitzpatrick finally delivered his first pitch. Barzilli liked what he saw and lofted a fly ball to left, but left fielder Chris Nicholson easily gloved it for the final out. Even in defeat, though, Pali’s comeback had proven something else: its own resolve and resilience. ’The thing I was most proud of was how we fought,’ Dolphins head coach Mike Voelkel said. ‘We could’ve folded; we’ve had doubts in situations like that before. But Dylan reestablished himself on the mound, changed the tempo and gave everyone behind him confidence. We battled and it turned out to be a real baseball game, against a quality opponent and quality pitcher.’ The experience gained against someone like Cardona, who is regarded by some as the best pitcher in City, was no small feat. In all, the 6-foot-2 senior did strike out six, but allowed six hits and a number of walks, with Pali only getting stronger against him in the later innings. ’I’m old-school. I don’t like moral victories. But I did like the way we battled,’ said Voelkel, who noted that Cardona was one of many non-league power pitchers the Dolphins have already faced this season. ‘We’ll only know at the end of the year if it served a purpose or not.’ For at least one game, though, it certainly seemed such experience could lead to bigger things down the road. That is, as long as the Dolphins can play precise baseball. ’We have the capabilities to play with anyone,’ Voelkel said. ‘But we can’t make mistakes. We don’t have the big bullets to cover for miscues. We have to do things exactly right in order to be successful. ’That’s what we’re working on, being a little tougher. We show signs, but we need to sustain it over a period of time.’ Last week, Pali also won at LACES, 14-1, buoyed by 10 runs in the first three innings. The Dolphins (6-7 overall, 4-0 in league) played Venice at home on Tuesday and traveled to Venice today (after the Palisadian-Post went to press). After playing at Carson in the Redondo Tournament on Saturday, Pali will next play in the Lions Tournament in San Diego, April 18-21.

PaliHi Track Impresses with Early Season Wins

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Sophomore Kendall Gustafson, who won the high jump at last Wednesday's meet, clears the bar at last year's City championships. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer — Sophomore Kendall Gustafson, who won the high jump at last Wednesday’s meet, clears the bar at last year’s City championships. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

If the results from the meet at Palisades High last Wednesday are any indication, the rest of the Western League’not to mention the entire City section’should take notice. Competing against University, Westchester and Venice, the Dolphins won or placed near the top of practically every event. Such dominance was on full display after the sun had set and all four schools lined up for the day’s final event, the 4 x 400 meter relay. First, the Pali girls team of Amber Greer, Tyler Williams, Erica Brown and Kendall Gustafson finished at 4:08, with Gustafson finishing some 100 meters ahead of the next closest team. Immediately after, the Pali boys raced to a seemingly identical result as Eric Lopez (subbing for regular David Joy), Paul Logan, Malik McDaniel and Casey Charlton finished at 3:28 far ahead of the pack. ‘We just put the hammer down today,’ PaliHi coach Perry Jones said. ‘That’s just conditioning. Our kids are strong and hopefully they’ll keep running that way.’ The Dolphins also dominated individual events. For starters, Logan, who was the City champion in the high jump last year at 6’2”, put on a show for the dozen or so fans cheering him on, as he hit 6’4” to win. ‘When we get to league, that’s when it counts,’ said Logan, who noted he hopes to clear 6’8” this season. ‘Right now, we’re just trying to find our strengths and weaknesses.’ Logan already seemed to know one area he could improve. ‘I don’t work on my legs at all,’ he said, smiling. ‘I hate leg workouts, I got to work on that.’ In addition, sophomore sensation Kendall Gustafson, who was the City champ in both the high jump and 300 meter hurdles last year, placed first in the high jump at 5’2” and shot put at just under 35 feet. Other Dolphin wins included the boys 4 x 100m team of McDaniel, Logan, Joy and Ben Ingrim, who ran a 43.5, and McDaniel in the 100m at 10.75. Meanwhile, in long distance, Grant Stromberg won both the 1600 and 3200 meters, while McKenzie Gray won the 800 and Jacklyn Bamberger won the 3200 in girls. Pali competes tomorrow at Hamilton and won’t have another meet until an April 28 home meet against Venice.

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