Cheryl Kline Documents Changing Sky

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‘It’s a Beautiful Day,’ 20 paintings by Pacific Palisades artist Cheryl Kline, are on view through the end of October at the Beverly Hills Country Club, 3084 Motor Ave. The exhibit completes Kline’s 3-1/2 years documenting the coast and the dramatic and colorful ‘operas in the sky’ with her large sky paintings. Some show a drama about to unfold above a distant land, others are calm and serene statements of a gentle dusk. ’The coastline from Will Rogers Beach and north reminds us of the paradise we all call home,’ says Kline, who was born and raised in Southern California. Her art education includes a B.A. from Woodbury University, the Bruchion School of Realist Art, and the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Her inventive and strikingly realistic paintings have been praised in the L.A. Times, Malibu magazine, and Smithsonian. Her work can also be seen at the LACMA Artist’s Gallery. In 2007, she opened the Kline Academy of Fine Art, where she and other professional artists teach the tradition of classical painting and drawing. To preview the show, visit www.cherylkline.com/

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2010

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

SANTA MONICA CANYON BEACH HOUSE. Updated Cape Cod 3 bd+3 ba. 4 blks to ocean + cafes. MLS #S611839. $1.85 mil. FSBO. Open Sun. 1-5. (310) 230-8605.

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

2000+SF. 4+3 HOME NEAR VILLAGE. Cute 4 BR Spanish fixer w/ great potentl. PRICED TO SELL! $1,179,000! 947 Galloway; Agent: Rick Mills, (310) 729-4738. MLS 10-477103. Open Sun. 2-4.

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

Remodeled Lrg 2 Bed Townhome * Functional floorplan. Private & quiet. $629K. No agents please. (310) 882-8262

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

FURNISHED HOMES 2

EXECUTIVE RENTAL! MOVE RIGHT IN! Immaculate, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Pool, gym, spa, near trailheads, mountain view, minutes to the beach. Also avail: separate lg studio w/ garden patio. (310) 459-9111

WONDERFUL LIGHT & SPACE. Extensive peaceful canyon views. 1 bed/bath w/ flowing living areas (1400 sf). Protected patio w/ spa. Totally equipped for immediate move-in with a suitcase. Minutes to village, beach or hiking trails. No smoke, pets. Monthly @ $2,400-$2,900/mo. (310) 454-2568

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

DUPLEX FOR RENT. 2 bdrm + fireplace, 1 bath, quiet residential area near village. $2,450/mo. (310) 738-4400

HIGHLANDS PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN w/ ocean view, bright, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, high ceilings, fireplace, 2 decks, stainless steel appliances, olympic pool, tennis, gym, gardener incl. $3,990/mo. Marty, (310) 459-2692

3 BDRM, 2 BA ALPHABET STREET HOUSE on a quiet tree-lined street near Village. Den, hardwood floors, fireplace, newer appliances, paid gardener & a white picket fence. $3,995/mo. (310) 266-9387

CHARMING CAPE COD in the Palisades. 2 bedroom, office/den open to patio and garden. 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, quiet & secluded on wide Alphabet St. Ample off st. parking. Gardener incl. $3,600/mo. lease. (310) 454-7826

COUNTRY ENGLISH IN ALPHABETS! * Charming 4 bed + 3 ba. Remodeled, spacious, light/ bright, fam rm, lush lndscpd yards. Spa. Walk to Village. $6,500/mo. (310) 230-3719

PACIFIC PALISADES. Bright 3 BR, 1 ‘ BA. Walk to Village. Yard with some citrus trees, HW floors in living rm/dining area. No dogs. $3,600/mo. (310) 454-7275

3 BDRM, 1 BA. $3,500/mo. Utilities included, 2 car parking, close to Village, schools, shops & beach. Pets ok. Appliances, W/D, D/W & refrigerator. Min. 1 year lease. By appt. only. Eric, (310) 428-3364

2 BDRM, 2 BA, 2 car garage, private deck & fenced in yard. W/D, new kitchen, dishwasher, hrdwd., quiet. Pets ok. Reduced to $3,550/mo. 16754 Edgar St. (310) 454-4599, (310) 266-4151

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

PALISADES 1 BEDROOM apt. Large, remodeled, carpet, gas stove, refrigerator, one year lease, new paint, laundry, storage, covered parking. No pets, Non-smoker. $1,335/mo. (310) 477-6767

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

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

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

867 VIA DE LA PAZ. Upper two bedroom, one bath in lovely courtyard setting. Quiet, smaller complex. Walk to Gelsons and village. Single car garage included. $1,900/mo. Avail. 10/15. (310) 395-7272

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. $3,400/mo. (310) 395-1073

PALISADES CONDO ON SUNSET. 2 bedroom, 2 bath on the 1st floor. Available now. 2 fireplaces, AC, W/D in unit. Private jacuzzi. Quiet building. $3,295/mo. (310) 456-0047

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

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

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

VACATION RENTALS 3e

VACATION RENTAL. Beautifully furnished, fully equipped large, airy 1 bed/bath home in treetops. (310) 454-2568

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3f

SHL MANAGEMENT BOUTIQUE FIRM ‘ Manage apartments, houses, and commercial buildings. Experienced, reliable, honest & local. Member of IREM. (310) 392-1757, ask for Loren.

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

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

DECORATING 7d

INTERIOR DESIGN AND STYLING. From ordinary to unique. Space planning. Paint specs. Furniture. Accessorizing. Hourly design consultations welcome. Carol Fox, ASID. (310) 454-0601, www.carolfoxdesign.com

GARAGE, ESTATE SALE SERVICES 7f

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ORGANIZER: Outgoing & cheerful individual available for office or home organization. Office skills, errands, event & travel planning. Part time or temporary OK. 3 hour min. Reasonable rates. Pam, (310) 733-8433

DO YOU NEED HELP GETTING ORGANIZED? Executive level business and personal assistant services available. Office organizing, writing, project and event planning. Concierge services on a project or weekly basis. Call Patty, (310) 394-3085

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

EXTRAORDINARY NANNY * Reliable, kind, capable, experienced with taking care of families, drive, shopping, organize schedules & household. Great w/ kids. Call: Nancy, (818) 209-6024

AFTERSCHOOL HELP. School pick-up, activities, errands, homework. Own car & excellent driving record. Part-time parent toddler teacher. References available. (310) 459-9149

NANNY AVAILABLE Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Has experience & references. Has own transportation. CPR experience. 7 hrs/day, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call (310) 845-9170 or (310) 936-3480.

AMAZING NANNY!!!! My nanny of 6 years is now available. She is extremely personable, reliable, capable, honest and organized. She is energetic and hard-working, and she can run errands, cook, do the shopping, laundry and light housekeeping as well as taking care of your kids! Has CDL and her own car. Please call Amy, (310) 459-6785

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

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

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

HOUSEKEEPER. Looking for work. Excellent work and references. Good English. Call Raquel after 5 p.m. at (213) 736-5362.

MY WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER has some days available. She drives and has her own car. Call Carol at (310) 454-4476

HOUSECLEANING. 20 years experience & very good references. Available to work Thursday every week and Tuesday & Wednesday every 2 weeks. Please call Blanca, (323) 463-1330 or leave a message.

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)

COMPANION/CAREGIVER/PRIVATE ASSISTANT. Experienced mature woman, great references, avail day& night. Would consider P/T work in exchange for private room. Terry, (310) 392-3202. Pls lv msg.

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

INDEPENDENT LANDSCAPE GARDENER. Expertise in: Planting ‘ Plumbing & Irrigation Drip Systems ‘ Sprinklers ‘ Timers & Repairs on existing systems ‘ Landscape Lighting, Fencing, Arbors & Trellises ‘ Pruning & Trimming ‘ Sod Removal or Installation ‘ Soil Preparation ‘ Right plants for given conditions ‘ Regular maintenance. Client refs upon request. Bulmaro, (310) 442-6426 or cell, (310) 709-3738

MOVING & HAULING 11b

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

POOL & SPA SERVICES 13e

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

STEREO, TV, VCR SERVICES 13g

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

MONSTECH AUDIO & VIDEO ‘ HDTV’s & Custom Home Theater Install ‘ Whole House Audio & Video ‘ Pre-wiring, Phone Systems, Surveillance & much more! FREE ESTIMATES! Roberto, (310) 357-4010

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.

MISCELLANEOUS 13j

PRESSURE WASHING ‘ Walkways ‘ Patios ‘ Driveways ‘ Stone ‘ Tile ‘ Concrete. (310) 459-9000

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

MISCELLANEOUS 14k

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

PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

Peak Performance Fitness Training. Ivan Baccarat, N.S.C.A., A.C.E. Cert. Personal Trainer. Body Shaping ‘ Strength ‘ Fat Loss ‘ Prenatal/Post Partum ‘ Cardio ‘ Kickboxing ‘ Stretch/Flexibility ‘ Plyometrics ‘ Endurance ‘ Core Work. Individualized Program Design. Balance training for older adults. 20 yrs. experience ‘ Insured ‘ Excellent references. Call for a free consultation, (310) 829-4428

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 ‘ Assesment ‘ Motivation ‘ Remediation ‘ Personalized academic, cognitive, & behavioral support. ADD, Gifted, LD, School & Family Challenges. Free Consult ‘ Pre-K – Adult ‘ Local office 10+ years. Arlana J. Morley, MS, MFT, BCET. (310) 459-4125

EXPERT PHYSICS TUTOR. Physics tutoring from an award winning high school physics teacher. (310) 408-9520. www.westsidephysicstutor.com

MATH TUTOR ‘ BEYOND MATH TUTORING ‘ UC Berkeley Engineering graduate. 4.3 GPA. 800 Math SAT. All ages. Local resident. In your home. ki@beyondmathtutoring.com, (310) 266-1585

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

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

STANFORD-EDUCATED MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR. Young-ish (30s) & personable, 7 yrs exper, algebra thru calculus, physics, chemistry, SAT. References. www.westsidestanfordtutor.com, (323) 309-6687

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

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

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

MATH, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS TUTOR * All math through AP calculus, AP chemistry and AP physics. Ask about homework club!!! www.clc90272.com or (310) 459-3239

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

MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUCTION 15h

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

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

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 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 avail.)

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

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

‘ CASALE CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC ‘ Lic. #512443 ‘ Kitchen and Bath Specialist ‘ General Contractor ‘ Residential ‘ Commercial ‘ New Construction ‘ Additions ‘ Remodeling ‘ (310) 491-0550 (o) ‘ (310) 927-1799 (c) ‘ www.reemodeling.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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ‘ From lamps and chandelier rewiring to house wiring and rewiring. $99 house wiring inspection. Lic. #921997. (310) 801-8361

FENCES, DECKS 16j

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

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

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

HANDYMAN 16o

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

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

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

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

PALISADES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. All jobs and calls welcome!! All phases of const. and home repair. A fresh alternative from the norm, very courteous, very safe, very clean!! Call for a free estimate and consultation. Please call: Kevin, Brian Nunneley, (310) 488-1153. Lic. #375858

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

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

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

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

REMODELING 16v

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

TILE 16x

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

MISCELLANEOUS 16z

BUILT INS. Former HGTV design/construction team is doing built ins!! Let’s make good use of those walls. Palisades resident. debonairrenovations.com, (310) 877-5577

HELP WANTED 17

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Reliable, congenial, can dedicate 4 hrs. 1 X a week for American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, SM. Merchandising, retail duties, sorting, steaming. Contact Helene, (310) 458-4490

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

DRIVER WANTED * Driver needed on Fridays to pick up retired prof. in PP at 10, drive to UCLA, and return to PP at 3:30. $35 + your car. Exclt refs & driving record. (213) 891-2880

ART 18a

THOMAS KINKADE PAINTINGS. Signed by the artist. Purchased in his gallery in Carmel, CA. ‘Split Rock Lighthouse,’ 30 x 34 framed. ‘Perseverance,’ 35 x 46 framed. (310) 991-0080

AUTOS 18b

2000 VOLVO V70. $4,200 OBO. My kids are off to college! I am selling their safe, reliable, sturdy station wagon! Power steering & windows, sunroof, CD player. Tags are good another 6 mo. (310) 459-6785

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

ESTATE SALE: Beautiful Ethan Allen dining room table w/ 6 chairs, seats 8. Excellent condition. $2,500 OBO. Brand new Airloom queen size bed w/ pillowtop. $1,500 OBO. Crate & Barrel cream leather chair. $950 OBO. Shown by app. only. (310) 991-0080

Holly Kearl, On Why Cat Calls Have Got to Go

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October 7, 2010

‘This is a Harassment-Free Zone,’ one sign warns. ‘Curb Your Animal Instincts,’ another orders. Combine postings like these, proposed by women’s rights advocates, with blunt commands”Stop It!”and women around the world can begin to make city streets safer, writes Holly Kearl in her new book, ‘Stop Street Harassment: Making Public Places Safe and Welcoming for Women’ (Praeger, $44). Kearl will talk about women’s experiences getting hassled and worse in public places, and suggest ways to defend themselves on Wednesday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Ave. She hardly knew there was such a thing as street harassment when she was a teenager growing up in Pacific Palisades. As a student at Paul Revere Middle School, Kearl won first prize for her original short story in the PTA’s countywide ‘Reflections’ writing competition in 1996. But later, while she was attending Santa Clara University near San Jose, Kearl scrimmaged past cat calls and whistles nearly every time she went jogging. Conversations with other women who had stories of their own, some of them harrowing, led her to write a master’s thesis on harassment at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She now works with AAUW, a national women’s equity organization based in Washington, D.C. where she addresses issues of equal rights for women and girls. ‘Stop Street Harassment’ is her first book. In surveys and interviews she conducted, Kearl found that the majority of women she polled had been followed by a stranger at least once. Some said they changed the route they took to work, or even changed jobs, hoping to avoid taunts and insults. ‘Street harassment limits women’s access to public places,’ Kearl told the Palisadian-Post. Not all men sympathize with the problem. ‘A lot of men told me they whistle at a woman as a compliment. It doesn’t go any further,’ Kearl said. ‘Some women are flattered, but many of them worry. ‘Is he dangerous? Am I alone? Can I get away?’ ” In her book, Kearl includes tactics women have used to steer clear of hassles on the street (avoid eye contact, for one). She also points out some of the unexpected things that activists have proposed to raise awareness, such as warning signs posted on city streets. But she did not write her book for women, only. ‘I’m trying to reach the good guys,’ Kearl said. ‘I hope they will help to educate the others.’

Poetry on Monday at Village Books

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October 7, 2010

Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, features Cathryn Andresen and Radomir Vojtech Luza on Monday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Ave. Moonday is hosted by Alice Pero and co-produced by Lois P. Jones. Open reading sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. Andresen’s’poetry reflects her interest in relationships between nouns’ proper and common. Her poetry placed first in the Ventura County Writers Club’s poetry contest in 2006, 2007 and 2009, and earned honorable mentions in 2006 and 2007 from the California Writers Club’s Inland Empire branch. Andresen manages activities at home, a small ranch in Ventura County. Luza was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1963 to Radomir and Libuse Luza, who escaped Communism in Czechoslovakia in 1948 to settle in New Orleans. Before escaping, Radomir Sr. had fought in the Czech Underground in World War II alongside his father, General Vojtech Luza, general of the Czech Army and leader of the Resistance. Radomir Jr. received his B.A. in English from Tulane University in 1985.’His poetry has been published in various literary journals, and he has won many poetry and writing awards. He is the publisher of ‘Voices in the Library’ and ‘California East’ literary magazines. He has written 21 books, of which 17 are poetry collections. Contact: Village Books at (310) 454-4063.’

McCartney Band Member and PaliHi Grad Launches New CD

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October 7, 2010

Former Palisadian Brian Ray, with his dog Charlie, has been a guitarist with Paul McCartney

Brian Ray, a top contemporary guitarist and a member of Paul McCartney’s band, celebrates’the release’of his new solo CD ‘This Way Up’ tomorrow night, October 8, at 8 p.m. at the Roxy Theater in West Hollywood. This is the follow-up to Ray’s ‘Mondo Magneto’ (2006), also on his label, Whooray Records. ’It’s going to be an exciting night with special guests, give-a-ways, a raffle, merchandise, and live video feed,’ says Ray, who spent his childhood in Pacific Palisades, graduating from PaliHi in 1973. All proceeds from ticket sales and raffles benefit MusiCares. Tickets are available at the box office (310) 278-9457. Ray, 55, moved to the Palisades with his family in 1966, but his musical future was already set. ‘When I was 3, my sister [who was 15 years older] Jean, would play 45s of various artists such as Elvis, Little Richard and the Everly Brothers,’ Ray says. ‘I remember wanting to be Elvis because of the reaction he got from other people.’ Ray says that Jean, who was half of the ’60’s duo Jim & Jean, ‘was probably the most important and influential person in my life.’ Ray began playing guitar at 9 and by 13 he was writing music. At 15, Jean invited him to play at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Later, in the ’70s, he played with his sister Catherine’s (PaliHi ’70) band called The Group With No Name. Gene Simmons (bassist for Kiss) produced the demos that would get the band signed with Casablanca. Ray’s association with the Troubadour turned out to be a lucky one, leading him in a new direction. It began in the most unlikely way. As one-fifth of Bobby Pickett and the Crypt Kicker Five, Ray found himself playing the ‘Monster Mash’ at a fundraising benefit hosted by Phil Kaufman (road manager for Gram Parsons), who took Brian in and would soon introduce him to Etta James at a rehearsal at the Troubadour. Etta was on the brink of a comeback, ‘so full of fire and intensity,’ Ray says. That brief introduction would, only months later, lead to a 14-year career as Etta’s musical director and guitarist. Throughout the 1980s, Ray concentrated on his writing and collaborated with musicians such as Peter Frampton and Rita Coolidge, as well as his songwriting partner for 13 years, Steve LeGassick. His collaboration with LeGassick catapulted his songwriting to the world stage in 1987 with the Smokey Robinson award-winning hit, ‘One Heartbeat.’ LeGassick and Ray co-wrote a song which they intended to submit to Robinson. Even after being told, ‘thanks, but no thanks,’ they decided to send it anyhow. That song ‘One Heartbeat’ became the title track on Robinson’s next album. It is now nearing three million airplays. Previous to working with McCartney, Ray had been on tour in France with artists Mylene Farmer and Johnny Hallyday. Abe Laboriel Jr., a drummer who had worked with Ray, mentioned that McCartney was looking for a guitarist who could easily switch between bass guitar and guitar. After meeting with McCartney’s producer for ‘Driving Rain,’ Ray joined McCartney for the halftime concert at the NFL’s Super Bowl in 2002. Ray flew down to New Orleans to play one song, ‘Freedom,’ with Paul’s band. At the end of the concert, Brian thanked Paul and the band for the opportunity, thinking that was it. However, later that evening, Paul gave Brian a hug, and welcomed him to the band, telling him to ‘Stick with Abe [Laboriel, drums] and Rusty [Anderson, lead guitar] and they’ll show you the ropes.’ With that, Brian was in. He has been a member of Paul McCartney’s band’ever since. As Ray continues to travel with McCartney, he manages to squeeze in other projects. One of his guitar instrumentals, a tribute to Les Paul at the 2010 Super Bowl in Miami, has been nominated for consideration for the Grammy’s in the ‘best rock instrumental’ category. ’I feel blessed to live and work, truly following my passion,’ says Ray, who lives in Santa Monica.

Applause for ‘Secretariat’

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October 6, 2010

Diane Lane (left) stars as owner Penny Chenery and John Malkovich (far right) stars as trainer Lucien Laurin in Walt Disney’s “Secretariat,” in theaters Friday. Photo courtesy of Disney Promotions

Picking my favorite sports moment is not easy, but one of the first visions that pops into my head is that of a great athlete in his prime dominating the competition like no one before or since. No, I’m not talking about Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Jim Brown, Wayne Gretzky or Muhammad Ali. I’m not even talking about a human being. I’m talking about a horse. His owners called him “Big Red,” fans knew him as Secretariat, and back in the spring of 1973 he captivated the entire country when he became the first thoroughbred in 25 years to win the Triple Crown. Now, “Big Red” is hitting the big screen in Walt Disney Production’s much-anticipated “Secretariat: The Impossible True Story,” which bursts from the gate into theaters nationwide on Friday. The movie is about the horse’s owner, Penny Chenery Tweedy (portrayed brilliantly by Diane Lane), who took the reins of the family’s Virginia farm from her ailing father in 1968 and won Secretariat by virtue of losing a coin flip to wealthy horse breeder Ogden Phipps (James Cromwell). John Malkovich delivers as trainer Lucien Laurin, who came out of retirement to work at Meadow Stable and guide the careers of first Riva Ridge (Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner in 1972), then Secretariat. When I heard that a movie was being made about my favorite racehorse, my initial excitement gradually turned to skepticism. I mean, how could they ever find a horse as good looking and charismatic as the real “Big Red?” Sports films are hit and miss, especially those trying to retell actual events. Nevertheless, this is a project I’d waited decades for, so I arranged to see an advance viewing and I was not disappointed. Like the 2003 Universal release “Seabiscuit,” based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand, the script for “Secretariat” is an adaptation of “Secretariat: The Making of a Champion,” first published in 1975 by award-winning sportswriter Bill Nack, who makes a cameo appearance in the movie (as does Penny Chenery). The screen version, however, leaves out too many key details and gives the false impression that Secretariat was an underdog when in truth he was the favorite in every race he ran, even for the Kentucky Derby two weeks after his shocking loss in the Wood Memorial. Despite its flaws, however, the movie succeeds on an emotional level and the race sequences capture the power and grace of an equine athlete who, when in peak form, was breathtaking to watch and unequaled in speed and stamina. In the week leading up to the Belmont Stakes, where he ran his greatest race (maybe the best performance in the history of the sport), the handsome three-year-old chestnut colt with a star and three white stockings was featured on the covers of Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated magazines–a testament to his popularity both on and off the track. Although I am too young to have witnessed any of Secretariat’s triumphs in person, I have watched replays from all of his races over and over. Track announcer Chic Anderson’s dramatic call of the Belmont still gives me goosebumps: “Secretariat is widening now… he is moving like a tremendous machine!” Oh how I wish I could have been in the grandstands on that June day in New York to witness Secretariat winning by 31 lengths and setting a world record time that still stands. Whether or not you are a horse racing fan, don’t be surprised to find yourself cheering for “Secretariat.” Director Randy Wallace puts us in the saddle for a thrilling ride down the home stretch. sports@palipost.com

Dolphins Get Trophy Win

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October 6, 2010

Varsity Beats Granada Hills 10-0 in Charter Bowl

Dolphins players hold high the Charter Bowl trophy, which they reclaimed by defeating Granada Hills, 10-0, last Friday night at Stadium by the Sea. Photo: Eric Lopez

The primary task for the Palisades High varsity football team heading into last Friday night’s homecoming game against Granada Hills was slowing down Jacob Smith. The Highlanders’ speedy tailback had rushed for 171 yards and four touchdowns the week before in a 42-13 rout of Sun Valley Poly. After watching film, Dolphins Coach Perry Jones called Smith “the real deal.” Well, in Charter Bowl V, Palisades’ defense was more deserving of that moniker, never letting Smith bust loose en route to a 10-0 victory–the Dolphins second consecutive shutout and the 72nd in school history. Both teams struggled to move the ball on offense, especially in the first half, which ended in a scoreless tie. Palisades’ junior quarterback Nathan Dodson attempted just three passes all game–completing one to Ben Ingram for 28 yards. The Dolphins (2-2) relied mostly on the legs of senior running back Malcolm Creer, who finished with 127 yards in 14 carries, and Arte’ Miura, who added 64 yards in eight carries and scored the only touchdown in the third quarter to provide all the points the Dolphins would need. Senior kicker Sam Burt tacked on the extra point and padded Palisades’ lead with a 31’yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The home team almost scored another touchdown, but Granada Hills (2-2) recovered a fumble in its end zone for a touchback. Junior outside linebacker Victor Garcia led the defense with nine solo tackles while Elmer Garcia and Hakeem Jawanza each added six solo tackles. The last time the Dolphins posted back-to-back shutouts was in 1992 under Coach Jack Epstein, when they blanked Los Angeles 33-0 and University 40-0. Since the Charter Bowl began in 2006, each team has won every game on its home field. Both of the Dolphins’ wins have been shutouts while two of the Highlanders’ three victories have been by a touchdown–10-3 in the inaugural game and 28-21 last year at Granada Hills’ John Elway Stadium. The teams first met in 1977 (the Highlanders edged Palisades 28-27) and Granada Hills owns a 7-3 advantage all time. Friday night, however, belonged to the Dolphins, who now get to keep the prized bronze Charter Bowl trophy… at least until next year’s game. Palisades’ frosh/soph squad posted its third consecutive shutout and avenged one of its two losses last season. Jack Jordan scored two touchdowns, upping his season total to six. sports@palipost.com Charter Bowl History Year Location/Result 2006 @ Granada Hills 10, Palisades 3 2007 @ Granada Hills 48, Palisades 10 2008 @ Palisades 21, Granada Hills 0 2009 @ Granada Hills 28, Palisades 21 2010 @ Palisades 10, Granada Hills 0

Gymnasts Stay in Rhythm

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October 6, 2010

Canyon School Girls Move to Level 5

Canyon Elementary School gymnast Anna Teitelbaum shows fine form during her floor exercise routine at the Junior Olympics in Portland.

By DEBBIE ALEXANDER Special to the Palisadian-Post Back in training to choreograph new routines, three local rhythmic gymnasts welcome a new season of competition. Sisters Desiree and Madelyn Webb and fellow Canyon Charter Elementary School student Anna Teitelbaum have graduated to Level 5, which incorporates new elements and tricks. All three girls are ranked in the Top 20 in their age groups. Desiree (age 9) is ninth, Madelyn (age 7) is 13th and Anna (age 9) is 16th. Desiree won the state championship with the rope, Madelyn won it in the floor exercise and Anna placed sixth in the ball at the Junior Olympics, where the trio culminated their first competitive seasons on different teams in Portland over Memorial Day weekend. “My goal is to do really well in the meets,” Desiree explained. “I’m more excited because I’m learning harder stuff in my four floor routines.” Added Madelyn: “My workouts are difficult because everything is new, but I’m having fun.” Rhythmic gymnastics is a cousin to traditional gymnastics, now referred to as “artistic.” The style blends manuevers like handsprings with balletic elements such as pirouettes solely on the floor. Props include balls, hoops and ropes. The modern sport originated in the Soviet Union in the 1940s based on European ideas of free exercise. Individual competition began at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with team events added in 1996. “It’s ballet on steroids,” said the Webb sisters’ mom, Danna, whose daughters’ serious rhythmic involvement couldn’t have come at a better time. Unfortunately, she got diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2009, shortly after Desiree and Madelyn made the rhythmic team at Josephson Academy of Gymnastics in Culver City. “I didn’t want them to see me suffer during my cancer battle,” Danna revealed. “This was my gift because I got to see my kids do gymnastics. We’re also so lucky because my father-in-law Ronnie drove the girls there three days a week during my treatment.” The girls’ coach Larissa Nikita plucked the sisters off JAG’s artistic team. “The coaches were nearly fist fighting over my girls because it’s impossible to be a member of both teams,” Danna said. “We chose rhythmic because there’s less chance of injury and the girls develop more of a dancer’s physique.” Teitelbaum, meanwhile, is looking forward to learning new skills. “I know what gymnastics feels like, but I’m scared of my new routines which makes me nervous,” she said. “I’m now learning how to back catch, where I balance on one leg and bend back to catch my other leg with my arms.” Anna’s mom Ninel admitted her daughter’s dedication has increased. “Anna got serious this year about rhythmic gymnastics,” she said. “I’ve never pushed my children to do any activity. I’ve always supported them with what they choose to do.” As a toddler, Anna tumbled at Broadway Gymnastics and then danced. She trains with Tatiana Itkin at California Rhythms valley location. “I love it,” added Anna, who cartwheels around the house. “I’m always jumping around and don’t want to stop. Gymnastics is hard, but if you say you believe that you can do this, then you can.” Over the summer, the girls didn’t fully go on hiatus. The Webb sisters studied ballet for a month in Miami, while Anna spent three weeks at a gymnastics camp in Russia. As Level 5 gymnasts, all three are fully dedicated to their sport with amped up training schedules. The Webb sisters now work out at JAG four days a week, one of which is ballet. Anna goes to California Rhythms five days a week and does her homework in the car. The girls are friends at school, but don’t mingle at meets because they stick with their respective teams. This year’s competitions get underway in January in Las Vegas, followed by a meet in Vancouver and the Junior Olympics at Disney World in Orlando. “It’s a lot less intimidating because we know what to expect,” Danna Webb said. “Besides, Desiree and Madelyn have learned such valuable life lessons from gymnastics’ like thinking on their feet. And if a mistake happens, well then keep on going.” Teitelbaum relishes the time she spends with her mom prepping and traveling to competitions. “She’s making friends, having fun and wearing sparkly leotards,” Ninel Teitelbaum observed. “We’re not planning to join an Olympic team anytime soon.” The 2020 Summer Games are not far away. If they don’t compete there, perhaps these talented young gymnasts should consider Cirque du Soliel’s famed acrobat school in Montreal.

Pali Fourth at Elysian Park

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October 6, 2010

Palisades High boys' captain Grant Stromberg takes the lead in the Weisenburger Invitational at Elysian Park. Photo: Carol Stromberg — Palisades High boys’ captain Grant Stromberg takes the lead in the Weisenburger Invitational at Elysian Park. Photo: Carol Stromberg

The Palisades High boys’ cross country team continues to make strides and will head into this afternoon’s first Western League meet with momentum. The Dolphins’ varsity team had 114 points and took fourth in the Weisenburger Invitational at Elysian Park last Saturday, finishing behind only Taft (85), Monroe (107) and Birmingham (112). Junior and team captain Grant Stromberg won the race in 15:41 (tying the course record), followed by sophomore Drake Johnston (eighth in 16:06), junior Matt Hammer (13th in 16:18), Danny Escalante (35th in 17:22), Daniel Hernandez (18:07) and Nick Wong (18:09). The boys’ junior varsity also finished fourth, led by junior Austin Gelber (third place in 18:03) and senior Paulis Ramos (15th in 18:53) while the frosh/soph squad was led by Jack Palladino (13th in 18:09), Liam Palladino (14th in 18:15) and Jonathan Tewedrous (15th in 18:17). Sophomore Jacklyn Bamburger won the girls’ varsity race in 19:02. sports@palipost.com

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

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September 30, 2010

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