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Sondheim’s Musical Revue Hits Theatre Palisades Stage

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Theatre Palisades presents ‘Putting It Together,’ the musical revue showcasing the songs of Stephen Sondheim from November 5 through December 12 at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. The show, directed by Cathering Rahm, draws its title from a song in ‘Sunday in the Park with George,’ and was devised by Sondheim and Julia McKenzie and premiered in England in 1992.   In the production, two couples tell their stories through song and dance. Themes of romance and marriage, passion and heartbreak, betrayal and hope are expressed with Sondheim’s signature wit and style. Familiar songs include, ‘Everyday a Little Death (‘A Little Night Music’), ‘The Ladies Who Lunch (‘Company’), ‘Lovely’ (‘A funny Things Happened on the Way to the Forum’), and ‘Pretty Women’ (‘Sweeney Todd’)   Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets ($22-$18), call (310) 454-1970 or visit theatrepalisades.org. Parking is free in the theater lot.

Jim Kenney Talks on Flora of Santa Monica Mountains Nov. 4

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Inveterate nature photographer Jim Kenney will be the guest speaker at the Palisades Garden Club meeting on Monday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 941 Haverford. A Pacific Palisades resident since 1965, Kenney enjoyed a long career as a dentist while at the same time developing his interest in the botany of the Santa Monica Mountains. ‘With the help of my friends and dozens of books, I have become quite familiar with the plants of the region,’ he told the Palisadian-Post in a 1998 interview. Kenney collaborated with is friend, author Milt McAuley, on the ‘Wildflowers of the Santa Monica Mountains,’ wherein he combines botanical accuracy with aesthetic excellence. All of the flowers have been photographed in their natural habitat. ‘I began taking pictures in 1974 in the campaign to keep Los Liones from being developed into condos,’ he said. By inventorying the trees and plants of the canyon, the supporters were able to establish the area as an important coastal plant community. Kenney once studied alpine and sub-alpine botany in Yosemite with the late Carl Sharsmityh, the man he call ‘the saint of Yosemite.’ Kenney says of him, ‘Next to John Muir, Carl knew more than anyone about Yosemite. I was one of his students when he was 78 years old, and he died at 94!’ A by-product of Kenney’s photography is his keen interest in hiking, and he is often up, out and back before most Palisadians have had their morning cup of coffee. In the last few years, Kenney has trailed birds with much the same zeal he devotes to plants. ‘A lot of photography is happenstance and luck, but you have to be prepared,’ Kenney said in a 2007 interview. He is particularly interested in shore birds and has chronicled seasonal events at Malibu Lagoon, which attracts more than 200 species on their yearly migrations.

Dramatic Force of ‘Tosca’ Hits the Mark

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Music Review

In 1948, Leonard Bernstein, frustrated over not finding his genius in opera wrote, ‘If I can write one real moving American opera that any American can understand, I shall be a happy man.’ One can understand why he was perplexed, given the rich repertoire of the Italian opera canon, particularly Puccini’s works that through melody and libretti aim for the heart and strike the center of human emotion’love and passion.   ’Tosca’ for all its theatricality and mixture of the religious and the sensuous, continues to hold its top position in worldwide popularity for having introduced one of the most fiendish villains in the lyrical repertoire’Scarpia.   The Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera opened the 2010-11 season these past two weekends with its third production, continuing its intention of introducing to audiences the favorites in the repertoire.   From its inception two years ago, the fledgling company has progressed in its goal of casting the best in talent, and this year the company accomplished a major step-up in presentation. Now ensconced at the Miles Playhouse in Santa Monica, the company presented a fully staged production thanks to the extraordinary set design by Josh Shaw. True to the stage directions from the opera’s debut in Rome in 1900, the visual style was enhanced from the opening scene when the spectator is thrust immediately inside the church of St. Andrea delle Valle. There is no overture. The opera begins with the three striking chords, signaling the motif typical of Scarpia’the dreaded chief of the Roman police.   The plot is dramatic enough, offering an opportunity for both lyrical expression and expansive acting. The trick for the major roles, Tosca, Scarpia and Cavaradossi is to establish their character to the extent that we understand their intentions and believe in their emotional world. This was thoroughly accomplished by the trio last Friday evening.   In the end, however, it comes down to the voices, and the Met is loaded with talent. Linda Jackson’s Tosca makes one forget everything else. How can one not weep with pathos after listening to ‘Vissi D’arte’ (Love and music, these I have lived for, nor ever have harmed a living thing) in the powerful second act.   The genius of Scarpia, subtly delivered by Alex Britton, is a portrait in seduction. A master of lascivious designs, Scarpia is frighteningly demonic, and yet deliciously self-satisfied. ‘I strive for what I desire, and when I have won it I throw it away and turn to some new attraction,’ he divulges unabashedly in the second act. His desire for Tosca is enflamed by her passionate loathing. ‘The spasms of hatred are not so very remote from those of love,’ he cynically declares.   Josh Shaw has found a comfortable berth in singing Puccini’s tenor roles. His Cavaradossi delivers a passionate plea, tinged with pride and handsome nobility in the difficult role of handling his Tosca’a woman of quick temper, and a prima donna by profession who is something of a spoiled child.   One cannot say enough about music director Galina Barskaya, who has proved herself to be an invaluable adjunct to all the Met’s productions. In ‘Tosca,’ she outdoes herself not only mastering the complicated score, but also conducting the singers from her console.   One word about the libretto. While the plot line is fairly easy to follow, the translation is particularly lyrical, even poetic at times. So, it was distracting when the superscript lagged behind the action, a technical glitch that is easily remedied.

Dolphins Tame Wildcats, 44-7

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Creer Scores Three First-Half Touchdowns; Defense Dominates

Linebacker Victor Garcia (left) and cornerback Laurence Villasenor (right) tackle University's Bryan Rivas in midair during last Friday night's Western League game at Stadium by the Sea.
Linebacker Victor Garcia (left) and cornerback Laurence Villasenor (right) tackle University’s Bryan Rivas in midair during last Friday night’s Western League game at Stadium by the Sea.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

By JAYANT SUBRAHMANYAM Special to the Palisadian-Post Maybe the Palisades High varsity football team was still bothered by its loss to Venice in its Western League opener the previous week, because the Dolphins took out their frustrations against Los Angeles University last Friday. Palisades trounced the visiting Wildcats, 44-7, at Stadium by the Sea to get right back in the league title hunt–an emphatic win that could not have come at a better time. Last season, the Dolphins’ only victory was a tough 20-15 triumph over University. This time it was all Palisades, which raced to a 37-0 halftime lead. Senior running back Malcolm Creer powered into the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown and Kevin Mann’s subsequent two-point conversion catch gave Palisades a 16-0 lead with 4:01 left in the first quarter. The second quarter proved to be even better for the home team, as Creer scored again–this time on a 19-yard scamper–and junior defensive back Ricky Lynch intercepted an errant pass. Senior quarterback Ke’monte Reed connected with Creer on a 40-yard pass, setting up Creer’s three-yard touchdown run that extended Palisades’ lead to 30-0. After University was forced top punt, Creer scored from 23 yards out for his third touchdown of the first half. In the second half, the Dolphins seemed content to run the ball to eat up the clock. After an interception by senior linebacker Elmer Garcia, junior tailback Arte’ Miura scored on a one-yard touchdown run to increase Palisades’ lead to 44-0. The winless Wildcats scored a fourth quarter touchdown to avoid being the Dolphins’ third shutout victim this season. Palisades has won three straight over University by a combined score of 83-36. The Dolphins (3-4, 1-1) travel east to Los Angeles Hamilton on Friday afternoon with a chance to level their season record and increase their chances of a City Section playoff berth. Frosh/Soph Palisades avenged its only league loss last season with a 42-6 victory, improving to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in the Western League. “It was a good bounce back game for us,” Coach Ray Marsden said. “Everyone played, everyone had fun and we came out of the game healthy.” The Dolphins play at Los Angeles Hamilton at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Runners Lap University

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Palisades High sophomore Jacklyn Bamberger won last Thursday's dual meet against University, running the Pierce College course in a season best 18:23. Photo: Carl Stromberg
Palisades High sophomore Jacklyn Bamberger won last Thursday’s dual meet against University, running the Pierce College course in a season best 18:23. Photo: Carl Stromberg

When the season began, Palisades High cross country coach Ron Brumel had high hopes for his team especially after the Dolphins’ success on the track in the spring. So far, the boys’ team has exceeded expectations. Paced by junior Grant Stromberg, who ran the fastest time of any City Section runner at Pierce College this fall, the Dolphins won their 11th straight dual meet, dating all the way back to their last three Western League meets in 2008. Stromberg finished first in 15:38, Drake Johnston was second in 16:05 and Matt Hammer was third in 16:20. Rounding out Palisades’ scorers were Danny Escalante (16:28), Liam Palladino (17:44) and Jonathan Tewodros (17:46) as the Dolphins beat University 19 to 35 last Thursday. “My goal is to run sub 15:25 in City [finals],” Stromberg said. In the girls’ varsity race, sophomore Jacklyn Bamberger won easily in 18:23–her best time at Pierce this season. Her fastest time on that course is 18:20, which she achieved at City prelims last year. Palisades has its last dual meet today at Hamilton, also at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.

Tennis Team Is Weatherproof

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Inclement weather has wreaked havoc on the girls’ tennis season this fall, but it has not slowed down Palisades High, which wrapped up Western League play on Wednesday (result undetermined at press time) and should earn a high seed in the City Section playoffs. “We haven’t gotten to play a number of our matches, but the ones we’ve gotten in we’ve dominated,” coach Sean Passan said. “My goal has been to get as many girls into the City [Individual] tournament as possible, so I’ve used a few different lineups.” The Dolphins were supposed to host Fairfax on Monday, but the Lions forfeited. Thus, Palisades got credit for not one but two victories without even having to take the court. “It was supposed to count twice since the first match was rained out,” Passan said. “The down side is that I want our players to stay match tough.” No problem. Since it was Senior Day, Passan had his 12th graders take on the underclassmen for some fun but spirited competition. Against University last Thursday at Stoner Park, the Dolphins won 7-0. Samantha Kogan won 8-3 at No. 1 singles; Katie Vincent won 8-2 at No. 2 singles; Lauren Sedmak won 8-2 at No. 3 singles; and Jessica Zionts won 8-5 at No. 4 singles. None of Palisades’ three doubles tandems has lost a set in league. Against the Wildcats, Katie Takakjian and Charlotte Farrant won 8-3 at No. 1 to remain undefeated over the last two seasons; Melody Winkenfeld and Caitlin Roshani won 8-2 at No. 2 and Sara Freedland paired with Annie Gingold to win 8-1 at No. 3. Palisades had its home match against Hamilton cancelled due to extreme heat, but in the teams’ first meeting junior Jessie Cornelli played No. 1 singles and beat the Yankees’ top player Abby Esrock 7-6 (4).

Ski Channel Releases “The Story”

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After months of planning, the Ski Channel’s latest project is ready to be shown to the world–and what an exhilarating experience it is! The new television network, based right here in Pacific Palisades and available on Time Warner Cable, DirectTV and Dish, will be premiering its new ski film “The Story” this Sunday, October 24th, at Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. As the first of hundreds of screenings around the country the event will include a red carpet arrival of athletes, musicians, celebrities and cast, a warm up film about Mammoth Mountain’s terrain park called “Hot Laps” and an after party and concert at the 30,000 square foot Highlands next door. The event gets underway at 6 p.m., approximately 70 athletes and celebrities are expected. Reminiscent of the old Warren Miller ski films, “The Story” stars Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn, Bobby Brown, Mike Douglas, Chris Davenport and other top stars of skiing, snowboarding, human flight and various other mountain sports. The revolutionary action film celebrates those who devote their lives to the mountains and takes viewers to the top of Mt. Everest to the bottom of Antarctica. In all, there are over 100 different locations featured in the film. At every turn, there are jaw-dropping stunts that will have viewers scratching their heads and virtually every frame of the film is filled with breathtaking scenery. “The film tells the story of incredible people doing incredible things in incredible places,” said Steve Bellamy, the CEO of Atonal Sports and Entertainment which owns the Palisades Tennis Center as well as The Ski Channel. “The reason we made the film was because the stories of these athletes are so good they have to be told. Such a large portion of skiers give up virtually everything to do what they do. Whether it be surrendering their childhood to race like Lindsey Vonn or passing up promising careers and the traditional trappings of life to wash dishes at the lodge and be able to ski everyday, the stories are all or nothing. Even though the action in the film is as gnarly as anything you will see in life, it is the stories that really captivate me.” Bellamy also wrote, produced and directed the film. The film’s soundtrack includes songs by Brandi Carlile, Bryon Friedman, Sara Mancuso and of course there are tennis players, as the Bryan Brothers, the Jensen Brothers and the Seguso Brothers all have songs in the film. Additionally, Joey Ryan a cutting edge new artist now touring the country has songs in the film. Ryan grew up playing tennis at the Palisades Tennis Center. Nearly all the artists will be performing songs from the film at the after party. Every person purchasing a ticket to the event, gets a swag bag that includes a lift ticket to Mammoth Mountain, a $50off coupon on a Sony TX-5 camera and much more. Families and kids are welcome and there will be autograph signings and picture opportunities at the event. It is through enlightening experiences and dimensional characters that the tale of skiing is told; “The Story” travels around the world and delves into the lives that built and continue to build the great American pastime and sport of skiing. Unlike any other ski movie, “The Story” reveals the untold tale–the greater legend told through the intimate words and skiing of the films’ respective stars. Through epic skiing, snowboarding, river surfing and unimaginable variations of human flight, the new High Definition film showcases the insatiable hunger and the intangible feeling that drives the people who are the pillars of mountain sports. The movie was shot on location in Mt Everest, Nepal; Antarctica; Las Le’as, Argentina; Portillo, Chile; Whistler, British Columbia; Haines, Alaska; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Snowbird, Utah; Vail, Colorado, Lake Tahoe and Mammoth and other snowy locations across the globe. The perfect prelude to winter, “The Story” documents the story that has yet to be told–until now. Tickets available at The Ski Channel’s website or by clicking on http://www.theskichannel.com/filmtour/Hollywood%2C+CA/.

Turnovers Costly in Venice Loss

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Malcolm Creer goes vertical to snare one of his two interceptions in front of Venice receiver Frank Murray during last Friday's Western League opener. Palisades lost 30-13.
Malcolm Creer goes vertical to snare one of his two interceptions in front of Venice receiver Frank Murray during last Friday’s Western League opener. Palisades lost 30-13.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Late in the first quarter of last Friday night’s game at Venice High, the Palisades High varsity football team was in a position to take the lead and the momentum in its Western League opener against the defending champions. The Dolphins were on the verge of scoring at their opponents’ 10-yard line, but they fumbled and the Gondos recovered. Venice quickly scored to go ahead 14-7–a 14-point swing from which Palisades never recovered. Venice went on to win 30-13, although the final score was a bit deceiving–Palisades was in the game all the way, thanks in part to a myriad of Venice turnovers. “That was a huge turning point right there,” Dolphins head coach Perry Jones said. “Instead of us taking the lead, we gave it back to them and they scored instead of us.” Jones said plays that appeared to be well-blocked were busted and it wasn’t until he broke down the film later that he discovered why. “Our linemen were doing the job, but they exposed us on the edges and guys that we had accounted for were the ones that were making the tackles,” Jones said. “Man, I wish we could have that game back because we can play with those guys. It’s not like they played mistake-free football. They were giving us the ball every time we turned around.” Malcolm Creer made big plays on both sides of the ball for Palisades, running for a touchdown and intercepting two passes. Jones was also pleased with the progess of quarterbacks Nathan Dodson and Kemonte Reed, each of whom is effective in his own way. “It’s great having two guys who do different things because it gives each of them a chance to rest for a series and at the same time it keeps the defense off balance,” Jones said. “Nate is a real accurate thrower, but he can run the option very well, too. Kemonte is more of a run-first guy, but he can throw well enough to make teams account for that.’ Palisades (2-4) stayed within striking distance until late in the game, when the host Gondos (2-4) added a fourth-quarter touchdown to pad their lead. It was the Dolphins’ 10th straight defeat to their beach rivals and Jones said psychology may have played a part in the outcome. “We wanted that game and we were definitely showed up ready to play,” Jones said. “Venice is in these kids’ heads a little bit. We have to believe in our success and build on it. It’s not a fluke that we’re hanging with good teams–it’s because we’re good enough. That’s a sign that we’re turning the corner. We just have to be more consistent with that level of play and that winning mentality.” Frosh/Soph Palisades opened defense of its league championship against a squad it shut had shut out last year, but this time the host Gondos turned the tables with a 22-0 victory. All three Venice touchdowns came on pass plays–surprising since the Dolphins’ had only allowed one score through the air in their first five games combined. Western League Standings Team League Overall PF PA Fairfax 1-0 4-1-1 208 115 Hamilton 1-0 3-2-0 79 113 Venice 1-0 2-4-0 161 174 Westchester 0-1 3-3-0 147 77 Palisades 0-1 2-4-0 135 153 University 0-1 0-5-0 57 166 Last week’s results: Friday’s Schedule: Venice 30, Palisades 13 University at Palisades, 7 Fairfax 24, Westchester 13 Hamilton at Westchester, 7 Hamilton 35, University 12 Fairfax at Venice, 7

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21, 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

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

LOTS FOR SALE 1a

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

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

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

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

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

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

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

ROOM FOR RENT in a house. Female only. Quiet, neat, non-smoker. $795/mo. All utilities included. Rec center with pool, quiet neighborhood. Call Carol, (310) 454-4476

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

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

NEED HELP WITH PAPERWORK? Mail & bills, bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, business mgmt, computer help. Caring, thorough, confidential. (310) 459-2066 or (310) 218-6653

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

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

GET TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER. Improve your computer skills with a relaxed, patient and professional computer tutor in your own home. Peter, (310) 367-7209

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

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.

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

HOUSEKEEPER. Available Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. Drives own car, great w/ children & pets. Very good references, 10 yrs experience. Call Teresa or Marisol, (310) 590-9763 or (323) 641-7522

I’M LOOKING FOR Wednesdays & Tuesdays. Cleaning or babysitting. Good with kids, excellent cleaning, good references, 9 years experience. My name is Norma. (323) 481-3096

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

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

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS 14k

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

PERSONAL 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

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

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

NYU EDUCATED ENGLISH TUTOR. Elementary-High School. Develop reading, creative and analytic writing skills; college applications. $35/hr. Palisades resident: (310) 220-9799

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

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES 15g

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

MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUCTION 15h

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

CARPENTRY 16a

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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

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

FENCES, DECKS 16j

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

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

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

HANDYMAN 16o

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REMODELING 16v

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

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

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

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

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE, 3 family. Many collectibles, dishes, Xmas items, CD’s, furniture, antiques. 800 Hartzell Street, Pacific Palisades 90272. Saturday, October. 23, 2010. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES/books/clothes/jewelry/hsehold goods, 450 Chapala Drive (off Alma Real). Fri.-Sat. Oct. 22-23; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.bmdawson for photos/details.

ESTATE/HOME TREASURES/SALE. Saturday, October 23, 9:00 A.M. to 3 P.M., 1296 Capri Drive (Sunset & Capri). Furniture, household items, books, golf clubs, saddles, etc. Cancelled if rain.

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

FAMOUS ENTERTAINERS MEMORABILIA: Art works, painting supplies, many expensive art books, comedy and magic books, frames, all size pictures. Ruth, (310) 454-5528

Betty Lou Young Receives a Rousing Sendoff

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Randy Young welcomes over 200 family and friends to a memorial for his mother, Betty Lou Young, held in the amphitheater in Los Liones Canyon on Saturday.
Randy Young welcomes over 200 family and friends to a memorial for his mother, Betty Lou Young, held in the amphitheater in Los Liones Canyon on Saturday.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

There is no doubt that Betty Lou Young was present, in spirit, at her own memorial in Los Liones Canyon Saturday afternoon, but just to make sure that everything would be to her liking, she had jotted down a few requests.   ’Betty Lou said we must make sure that the neighborhood is happy [this being a state park surrounded by homes, there could be no amplification] and that the speeches be short,’ her son Randy reported in welcoming over 200 guests to the park’s amphitheater.   Betty Lou, the beloved Rustic Canyon resident who for over 50 years put Pacific Palisades into historical context with her definitive books, passed away on July 1 at the age of 91. The choice of Los Liones Canyon for the ceremony proved to be particularly right on Saturday because the canyon that Betty thought of as ‘her chapel’ was strikingly verdant, having benefited from the recent rains. It was through her determined focus that the once-abandoned state property was transformed into the healthy coastal habitat that it is today. She was not only hands-on with a shovel, but also labored behind the scenes, having funded the original Los Liones site plan in 1993.   Shirley Haggstrom, one of the pioneer Glamazons, those women who after Los Liones had been cleaned up and restored stayed on to water the seedlings and dig out exotic vegetation, confirmed member Betty Lou as ‘an iron fist in a velvet glove.’ The core group, including Carol Leacock, Norma Spaak and Maria Bane, continued their weekly chores and even though Betty Lou was not as vigorous as she once had been, ‘she liked to hang with us,’ said Haggstrom, who admired her friend for her respect for people, listening skills and high priority on ‘getting things right.’   State Parks Ecologist Suzanne Goode said that she and other state park officials characterized Betty Lou as ‘a fierce tigress in defense of public land and public spaces for all the people. This was the consensus of so many state park officials, whom she held to the highest standards. Here was this nice little lady who could smile at you, yet could kill you,’ Goode mused.   Joe Edmiston, executive director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, felt nobody else had made more contributions to the community than Betty Lou. ‘I can’t think of anyone who accomplished more than she did without rancor,’ he said, ‘nor is there any word except a superlative that can be used when referring to her.’   Putting Los Liones back together came late in Betty Lou’s many decades of community efforts. Her first book, ‘Rustic Canyon and the Story of the Uplifters,’ was the carefully researched defense to protect the town from a proposed highway connecting the San Fernando Valley to Santa Monica Bay via Rustic Canyon. She believed that if you define a community and give it some history, you can more easily defend its integrity.   Other books followed, including ‘Pacific Palisades: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea,’ ‘Santa Monica Canyon: A Walk Through History’ and the ‘The Chautauqua Movement on the Pacific Coast,’ each of which filled in more chapters about the community’s history.   ’This town could have been a faceless, rich town with no identity at all, but Betty Lou gave the community an identity with all her books, which were extraordinary and easily readable,’ Randy said.   Randy served as host at the afternoon gathering, which he described as part spiritual revival, part public hearing. The agenda followed the various facets of Betty Lou’s life, which were many and which accounted for the outpouring of love at the memorial.   Sara Jane Boyers spoke of Betty’s deep connection to her Rustic Canyon community and her stalwart battle to designate the eucalyptus grove at the recreation center a historical landmark, while also fighting for its health and proper maintenance.   Chickie Jensen, co-president of the Palisades Historical Society, was humbled by Betty’s confidence and respect for her. ‘She told me that I would be a good president of the organization [and with that endorsement] I accepted,’ Jensen said.   Perhaps one part of Betty Lou’s life’the private life, the family woman’was the most illuminating for the assembled group. That private part, the MOM, was lovingly detailed by her two daughters, Debbie and Susie, who because they live in Houston and because of their brother’s high profile in town, have always surprised people by their very existence.   Debbie wasted no time in providing commentary on Betty’s couture. Addressing a makeshift mannequin, which comprised a photo of Betty’s perfectly coiffed hair, protected from possible showers by a plastic rain cap, her favorite sweatshirt, denim skirt and signature white tennis shoes, Debbie reeled off an hilarious riff on her mom’s style. When it came to using a walking stick, Betty Lou at first agreed to use a hiker’s pole as a reassuring aid to her balance, but when the doctor suggested that she might be more secure with a cane with a rubber cap, she balked. ‘I don’t want to look like a little old lady,’ she told her daughter. With that, Debbie held up another model that for the life of us looked exactly like the first, but Betty was satisfied.   Susie Young contributed her own memories, demurring, ‘Debbie and Randy are the hams of the family; I’m the sap.’ She recalled a hike with her mother that the two often enjoyed on the Will Rogers Loop, when a veritable peloton of mountain bikers swooshed by.   ’Betty would go into a diatribe about cyclists,’ Susie said. ‘Soon after they passed, a camera crew was in pursuit of a story and stopped to ask if they could interview Betty Lou. She lowered her head and rushed on, but I told her that she should talk to them; this was her opportunity to tell them exactly how she felt. Betty Lou did. ‘They’re like the kamikaze!’ She told them.’

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