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Palisadian Susan Angelo Directs ‘Winter’s Tale’

Palisadian Susan Angelo
Palisadian Susan Angelo
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Susan Angelo, an accomplished Shakespearean actress who often performs at Theatricum Botanicum and other Los Angeles venues, is taking her turn as director with ‘A Winter’s Tale’ at Kingsmen Park, California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks. Angelo was first cast professionally at 19 as Juliet at the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. She has been portraying Shakespeare’s women, and other classical roles, ever since. Her 20-year relationship with the Theatricum is as close as it can be without being part of the extended Geer family (actor Will Geer was the founder), many of whom are members of the Theatricum’s repertory company and school. Angelo also is affiliated with A Noise Within, where she appeared as Elizabeth in ‘Richard III’ last December. A year and a half ago, Angelo returned home to Pacific Palisades after a six-year sabbatical in Washington, D.C., and New York, where she completed an MFA at George Washington University with a concentration on Shakespeare and classical texts. ‘Winter’s Tale’ will be performed July 30, 31 and August 1, 6, 7 at 8 p.m. (pre-show at 6:45). Admission is $15; under 18 free. Grounds open at 5:30 for pre-show entertainment. Snacks, beer and wine are available for purchase. Kingsmen Park is located at 60 W. Olsen Rd. in Thousand Oaks. For information and reserved seating, call 805-493-3014 or go online to www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.

TP Youth Presents ‘Wind in the Willows’

The cast of “The Wind and the Willows” rehearses for performances this weekend and next at Pierson Playhouse.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

A talented cast of 22 local children, ranging in age from 8 to 13 is set to open a new musical tomorrow, July 30, at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd.   ’The Wind in The Willows’ is an updated musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 classic children’s novel in which Miss Mole leaves her underground home for fun, friends, and wild adventures in the Big World. Along the way she meets Ratty, Otter, Badger, the mean Weasel girls, the eccentric and extravagant Toad and more.   Musical director Michael Reilly has arranged and composed new music, and the play was written by local playwright Diane Grant. The family-friendly show is perfect for all ages, including kids as young as 4 or 5.   The cast includes Jonathan Amar, Olivia Busselle, Nicole Cigliano, Arielle Cohen, Veronica Ellis, Bailey Kirshner, Dani Leshgold, Niki Leshgold, Megan Lewis, Ariel Pollack, Jakob Pollack, Gigi Pressman, Reilly Pressman, Anna Reger, Katie Reinhold, Katie Scholl, Claire Suisman, Amanda Sussman, Nicole Sussman, Brendan Terry, Natalie Turgeman and Ally Walsh.   ’Creating a show from page to stage is such a unique, rewarding experience and I couldn’t be more pleased with the incredible team we have for ‘The Wind in the Willows,” said director Dorothy Dillingham Blue. ‘From Diane Grant’s thoroughly modern script and Michael Reilly’s inspiring music to the incredible performances and contributions from our cast and crew, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’   Blue has directed and choreographed several other shows for Theatre Palisades Youth, including ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes,’ ‘Annie Jr.,’ ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.,’ ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘How to Eat Like a Child.’ Holly Leff-Pressman and Gina Fiore are producing.   There are seven shows over two weekends: July 30-August 1 and August 5-8, with Thursday, Fri., and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. Reservations: call the box office at (310) 454-1970.

Shotgun 21 Three-peats at PTC

Beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith digs out a backhand in Sunday's third annual Shotgun 21 Championships at the Palisades Tennis Center.
Beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith digs out a backhand in Sunday’s third annual Shotgun 21 Championships at the Palisades Tennis Center.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

What a difference a day makes. Disheartened after losing in the first round of qualifying for this week’s Farmers Classic at UCLA, professional tennis player Alex Bogdanovic was ready to pack his bags and head home to England. That was before his countryman and longtime Palisadian John Lloyd told him about the third annual Shotgun 21 Championships last Sunday at the Palisades Tennis Center. “Yeah, it sounded like fun so I decided to stick around and give it a shot,” Bogdanovic said. “Things couldn’t have worked out any better. I just showed up, paid the $100 entry fee and, well, here I am.” There he was indeed, smiling from ear to ear as he pocketed the winner’s check of $5,000–a healthy payday for one afternoon’s work. Bogdanovic, the second-highest ranked Brit in the world behind Andy Murray, upset defending champion Vince Spadea in the finals of the drop-hit, unisex tournament that sent shockwaves through the tennis world in 2008 when PTC owner Steve bellamy organized the inaugural Shotgun 21, in which Alex Bogomolov beat fellow pro Phillip King, 21-20, in a climactic final. “This is what the Palisades is all about,” Bellamy said. “We had a great turnout and people got to see some world-class tennis for free. We had a 71-year-old man beat an 8-year-old boy. In the very first match of the day, 5-year-old Tsai Driscoll beat a 24-year-old. Where else can you see that?” Once again, many of the PTC’s top junior players showed up at noon for a chance to earn their way into the 32-spot main draw. Alex Giannini, brothers Robbie, Roscoe, Lucas and Lincoln Bellamy, Blake Anthony, Charlie Sherman, Connor Fulgham, Jameson West and Brandon Michaels were among the local kids who participated. Robbie Bellamy, who enjoyed a stellar freshman season at Palisades High, made the main draw and beat Howard Sands, a Harvard graduate and former Junior Davis Cup team member who beat Sweden’s Mats Wilander at the 1980 Wimbledon Juniors. “This is one of the neatest events I’ve ever been to,” said Andy Nelkin, President of Sanyo, who lost to former ATP Tour pro Jeff Tarango in the first round. “How in the world did they get all these famous tennis players, all these celebrities and a packed hillside at public park tennis courts? Pretty amazing!” In the second round, Robbie Bellamy lost to Spadea, 21-9, but gained the respect of his older, much more seasoned opponent. Bellamy lost to top-seeded Sam Querrey two years ago in the first Shotgun 21. “His forehand is as big as anyone’s on the tour,” Spadea said. “I just did everything I could to keep it to his backhand and just tried to stay in the point as long as I could. With a little more experience, that kid is going to be unstoppable.” There were several intriguing first-round matchups, like former USC standout Maureen Diaz taking on actor Vince Van Patten, Spadea taking on Palisadian actress Donna Mills, local pro beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith against “Undercovers” star Boris Kodjoe and Florida up-and-comer Sloane Stephens trading backhands with actor/singer Josh Morrow. Perhaps the most entertaining, however, was the all-ladies pairing of retired pro Kimberly Po and hometown actress Melissa Rivers. “For the women, this is a great format because taking away the serve is a big equalizer,” said Po, who went on to beat Kodjoe in the second round before losing to Spadea in the quarterfinals. “Melissa played great and she was very competitive. She actually got me twice with clean passing shots.” For the second straight year, Spadea was pushed to the brink in the semifinals. Last year, he trailed 20-18 against PTC junior Clay Thompson before rallying to win the last three points. On Sunday, he outdueled University of Texas All-American Dimitar Kutrovsky to reach his second consecutive final. Bogdanovic made only three unforced errors to eliminate Thompson, 21-14, in the second semifinal. “I’d never played him [Thompson] before but he was a very worthy opponent,” said the 26-year-old Bogdanovic, who turned pro in 2002 and resides in London. “I’m amazed how good the players are here. With these rules you can’t afford to start slow and play your way into the match. Every point counts.” Feeling right at home on the courts where he trains every day, Thompson rallied from 18-17 down to knock out Tarango, 21-19, in the round of 16. Thompson, who played high school tennis at Crossroads in Santa Monica and is headed for UCLA, then edged pro Tim Kpulun, 21-19, in the quarterfinals. “That guy is really good,” Thompson said of the left-handed hitting Bogdanovic. “It was fun just to play him. I didn’t really expect to get this far, but I had the crowd on my side.” Using deep groundstrokes to pin his opponent on the baseline, Bogdanovic took command early in the final, taking the first two points and building leads of 5-3, 9-5 and 11-8. Spadea battled back to go ahead for the first time, 13-12, but Bogdanovic answered with six straight points to regain control. At 16-13, Bogdanovic ended a 22-stroke rally with a forehand winner, Spadea watching helplessly as the ball landed smack dab on the sideline. On the next point, Spadea came to the net, but Bogdanovic hit a sparkling crosscourt forehand passing shot on the dead run to build a five-point cushion. On championship point, the Brit hit a forehand volley winner to the open court to the applause of spectators on the hill overlooking Court 1. “Alex hit some really good shots,” said Spadea, who defeated 12-year ATP Tour pro Ramon Delgado of Paraguay in last year’s final. “But hey, at least I made him earn it.” Asked if he planned to return to defend his title, Bogdonovic said yes: “I was kind of down [emotionally] coming here today, so this is unbelievable. I’d definitely like to come back next summer and see if I can win again.”

Pacific Palisades Pacesetters

Sophomore Cami Chapus led Harvard-Westlake to its first CIF Southern Section girls' soccer title in nine seasons.
Sophomore Cami Chapus led Harvard-Westlake to its first CIF Southern Section girls’ soccer title in nine seasons.

So much for a sophomore slump. Tenth-grader Camille Chapus did it all year round at Harvard-Westlake High, becoming the school’s first state cross country champion in the fall, leading the Wolverines to their first CIF Southern Section soccer title since 2001 in the winter and winning the Mission League 3,200-meter race and running on the school-record 1,600 relay at the state preliminary meet. When not winning with the Wolverines, Chapus is playing club soccer for the Westside Breakers. Drake Johnston finished off his first year of high school track on a positive note. In June, he represented the South Orange Wildcats in the USATF Junior Olympic Association at Cerritos College. The 15-year-old from Palisades High placed seventh in his division in the 1500 meters with a personal-best time of 4:26. He was second in the 3,000 meters in 9:35. He qualifed for the Junior Olympic Regional meet in Las Vegas, taking fifth in the 1500 in 4:29 and fourth in the 3,000 meters in 9:39.37. At the USATF Youth Nationals in Lisle, Illinois, Johnston was second in the steeplechase with a personal-best 6:56; fourth in the 3,000 meters with a personal-best of 9:23 and was fourth in his 1,500 heat in a personal-best 4:19. Palisadian Amanda Lisberger helped her Camarillo Eagles’ U23 women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Rush Nike in the finals of the U.S. National Soccer Championships last Sunday in Kansas. The Eagles became only the second women’s team in history to win three age-specific national soccer titles, having previously won in 2004 as a U14 team and three years later at the U17 level. Lisberger plays for the University of Texas and played for the Santa Clarita Blue Heat in the USL W-League this season. She graduated as the all-time scoring leader at Brentwood School. Bryant Falconello competed in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships last weekend at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Falconello, who is entering eighth grade at Calvary Christian School, played in the boys’ 12-13 age division. He finished 71st in a field of 90, shooting 82-86-82 on the Palmer Course for a three-day total of 250.

Blues’ Reign Ends in Vancouver

Italian international star Sara Gama scored the Pali Blues' only goal in last Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the W-League playoffs.
Italian international star Sara Gama scored the Pali Blues’ only goal in last Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the W-League playoffs.

All good things must come to an end. So it was for the Pali Blues’ reign as W-League champions. The Blues lost to Vancouver, 2-1, last Saturday in British Columbia and were eliminated from the Western Conference playoffs. The undefeated Whitecaps (7-0-4) scored twice in the first half and held on to win in front of 1,712 home fans at Swangard Stadium. Vancouver, which also beat Pali twice in the regular season, advanced to the “Final Four,” which begins today at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. Janice Cayman nearly gave the Blues (3-5-3) a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute, but her shot hit the crossbar. Then, with time running out in the first half, forward Christen Press had two chances to score, but Whitecaps goalie Siobhan Chamberlain made the save each time. In stoppage time, teenage striker Shelby Payne headed the ball off the Vancouver crossbar. Pali finally broke through in the 61st minute when Julie Bukh’s free kick was re-directed into the net on a header by Italian international Sara Gama. Blues goalie Chante Sandiford made four saves. Both teams finished with 12 shots. The Blues’ third season did not end with a championship as the previous two did, but Head Coach Charlie Naimo was just as proud of his squad. “I am so humbled by this year,” he said. “I think things happen for a reason, but I know for sure that this group was deserving of a playoff chance. This is by far the best conference I’ve seen. It makes you look forward to next year and forces you to work harder.”

Calvert Bags Badminton Medals

Lee Calvert (right) and mixed doubles partner Imre Bereknyei after winning their division at the U.S. Open Badminton Championships in Orange County.
Lee Calvert (right) and mixed doubles partner Imre Bereknyei after winning their division at the U.S. Open Badminton Championships in Orange County.

Palisadian Lee Calvert teamed with Imre Bereknyei to win the Senior International combined 130+ age division last weekend at the United States Open Badminton Championships in Orange County. There were players from nine countries competing and Calvert and her partner defeated a well-known Canadian duo to win the gold medal. “I still can’t believe Imre–a former Hungarian champion would still play with me when I reached the age of 85,’ Calvert said. “Two of the matches were real cliff-hangers. In the finals, we were lucky enough to do it in two games, 21-19, 21-19.” In ladies doubles, Calvert paired with Canadian champion Mary Jo Randall for the first time and they won the silver medal. “We are aiming for gold next year,” Calvert said.

Begel Brings Pilates to YMCA

Pacific Palisades resident and former Olympian Kym Begel recently joined the Palisades-Malibu YMCA as the Director of Healthy Lifestyles. She and her family have been Y members since 2000. A world class track and field athlete for over a decade, Begel is the former Executive Director of the Carl Lewis Foundation and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Sound Body, Sound Mind Foundation. In an effort to meet the needs of more Y members, Begel has expanded the group exercise schedule of classes and has opened a new Pilates studio at the facility. The transformation doesn’t stop there. Indoor cycling classes, with state-of-the-art stationery bicycles, will roll into the Y when a new Cycling Studio opens later this summer. “I am so honored that Kym has joined our staff,” said YMCA Executive Director Carol Pfannkuche. “Her expertise in fitness and her excellent reputation as a community leader make her a terrific addition to help us grow. We’re also happy to add highly skilled Pilates personal trainer Lauren Wing. She’s a Pilates Method Alliance Gold-Certified instructor, holding certifications in both the East Coast (Classical) and West Coast (Progressive) styles of Pilates.” Wing holds specialty certifications in Pilates for Golf and trained at the Titleist Performance Institute. She practices fundamental Pilates principles with her clients and can assist Y members with injury prevention and recovery. She is certified to teach Level V Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Spinal Reformer, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat Pilates. Y members can schedule private sessions with her for an additional fee. New fitness classes and instructors include: Zumba, taught by Audra Quinn. She comes to us after having been a group exercise instructor at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Zumba is a high energy, heart pumping, cardio workout. Ditch the workout and come join the dance party! Vinyasa Flow Yoga, (Contemporary, Level 2/3), taught by Ashika Gogna. She received her training and certification at Maha Yoga in Brentwood. This is a vigorous yoga class set to popular music. Gogna is excited to introduce this modern style of Yoga to Y members. Egyptian Belly Dance, taught by Richy Nedjat. This 2008 Palisades High graduate is a brilliant belly dance performer and choreographer. Egyptian Belly Dance is a fun and energetic workout that will fuel your spirit, mind and body. Come and learn about this ancient art form and the rich culture. Pre/Post Natal Fit, taught by Michelle Woolfson. She brings a wealth of experience to this class for mothers who are expecting or have recently delivered. This exercise class is designed to offer both physical as well as emotional support to women before and after childbirth. Toning and strengthening will be emphasized. The YMCA’s group exercise class schedule has been updated to include these new additions, so please visit the website at www.ymcala.org/palisades/ to see the new schedule or stop by the branch (821 Via de la Paz) to pick up a copy. Non-members can download a free seven-day guest pass and plan their health and fitness goals. Expanded ChildWatch hours include mornings, evenings and weekends. Summer is a great time to take advantage of this opportunity–kids have fun while you work out. The ChildWatch schedule is also on the website; advance reservations are recommended. Everyone is welcome at the YMCA and financial assistance is available for those in need, made possible by generous donors in the community. For questions, call 310-454-5591.

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APARTMENT: ONE BDRM. IN VILLAGE. PRICED TO RENT. (310) 454-4668

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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.

AUTO DETAILING 13i

DOES YOUR CELL PHONE WORK? Are you tired of going outside to use your cell phone at home? We may be able to boost your cell phone to work indoors. Call us, we can help! Stanford Connect, (310) 829-3115

MISCELLANEOUS 13j

MALIBU CLEANING CREW. We provide professional cleaning services. No job too small or too big. 21 years experience. Call (310) 592-3497. Arturo, Sylvia, malibucleaners.vpweb.com

CATERING 14

CHEF & EVENT MANAGER! Cordon Bleu Chef and 15 year veteran event manager wants to help you plan your event! $60 per hour. Please call or email Danielle . . . (310) 691-0578 or daniellesamendez@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR ‘ Since 1978. ‘ People & Asset Location ‘ Pre- Employment Screening ‘ Process Serving ‘ Pre-Tenant Search ‘ Personal Injury Assist ‘ Background Reports ‘ Nanny Cams Available. Murphy Investigative Services, (213) 804-8484, murphypi@yahoo.com

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

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651

SWIM LESSONS!! 2 years. of experience teaching and lifeguarding at the YMCA. Work with all ages from 3 and up. CPR certification. A heated pool right in my backyard. Open to traveling. Worked with many children on the autistic spectrum. I will help you reach your goals. $40 per hour. Spencer Steadman, (310) 487-1083, spencersteadman@mac.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

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

SUMMER PIANO LESSONS. Have fun and learn to play with passion. Creative and patient teacher, experienced in personalizing lessons to the needs & interests of each student. Conservatory Grad/Music Therapist, 20+ yrs exp, ages 4-adult, all levels. Free consultation. Karen, (310) 230-7804

CARPENTRY 16a

LOCAL, LICENSED, INSURED & BONDED Carpenter/Cabinet Maker. Palisades references available. No job is too big or too small! Call Peter @ Wood Werks, (310) 421-6129

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

HGTV CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN TEAM. We are a full service construction/design team ready to remodel any room for you. We revive any room or outdoor space for you. We can bring your ideas to life. From simple affordable alterations to extensive overhauls and additions. We are the right company for you. Call (310) 877-5577 & (310) 877-5979. http://debonairrenovations.com/home/home.html

PALISADES HOME REPAIR SERVICES. (25 years) Local resident. Services include: ‘ Carpentry ‘ Electrical ‘ Plumbing ‘ Plaster ‘ Drywall ‘ Concrete. (310) 622-2773. Call us for same day service. Fast, clean, best prices. Lic. #294272

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

NORTH BAY ELECTRIC. Service & Repairs. Lighting Design & Installation. Upgrades, Remodels, New Construction. Est. 1986. Lic. #493652 /electrician90272.com/ (310) 456-7076

FENCES, DECKS 16j

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

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

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

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

ALL SEASONS PAINTING. 35 years experience. Local references. Kitchen cabinet clean-ups, decks, garage doors, fences. No job too small! Lic. #105761. Randy, (310) 678-7913

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

CALIFORNIA BEST PAINTING ‘ Interior ‘ Exterior ‘ Residential ‘ Commercial ‘ Plaster ‘ Drywall & Repair ‘ FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. #854322. Bonded & Insured. (877) 430-1112, (213) 382-0020

OWEN GEORGE CRUICKSHANK ‘ Paperhanger ‘ Removal ‘ Repair ‘ Painting ‘ Handyman svc as well. Lic. #576445. (310) 459-5485

PLUMBING 16t

EXPERT PLUMBER 25 YRS. EXP. Intelligent, cost effective solutions for your plumbing problems. Encompassing all aspects of residential and commercial plumbing. Reasonable, reliable, excellent references. Karl Kolpin, (310) 200-7239. Lic. #776518 B-C36 Bonded, insured.

REMODELING 16v

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

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

HELP WANTED 17

THE SKI CHANNEL & THE SURF CHANNEL located in the Palisades village have immediate openings for interns in programming, production & marketing. (310) 230-2050

PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT: Computer data entry, online research, organizing, filing. Multi-tasking self starter, focused, detail minded. Excel/Word. Flex sked. High energy office. Fax resume: (310) 459-3814

2 MANICURING BOOTH STATIONS FOR RENT. Good location. (310) 454-7588 or (818) 322-5812

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

BIG MULTI-FAMILY MOVING SALE * Sat. July 24, 8-2 p.m., 16735 Marquez Terrace, Pacific Palisades. Bikes, lawnmower, furniture, clothes, toys, and more!

MEGA PALISADES ESTATE SALE. Sat. 7/24 & Sun.7/25! No Junk Here! Remodeling, Redecorating & Moving Sale. 4 Families. High End Furniture, Lamps, Sofas, New Jacuzzi Tub, Sinks, Faucets, Chandeliers, Rugs, Dishes, Kitchenware, Dining Room Set, Cookware, Washer/Dryer, Antiques, Paintings, Glassware, Toys, Clothes, Electronics, And More! Hurry! Sat/Sun. 8-3 pm. 15000 Corona del Mar, Pacific Palisades 90272. Bring Truck For Large Items.

MOVING SALE! Furn/furnishgs; hsehold goods; toys; jewelry; clothes; stuff! 1037 Iliff Street. (Sunset to Carey) Fri.-Sat. July 23-24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/details: Visit www.bmdawson.com

SAT., JULY 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 676 Via de la Paz. Furniture, household items.

SATURDAY, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MULTI FAMILY BLOCK SALE. Furniture, Antiques, Games, Kids stuff, Treasures! 1000 block of Galloway, Alphabet Streets.

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

Weimaraner Puppies AKC Litter * 6 rare blue Weim. male pups & 3 silver (1 male, 2 female). Smart, excellent companions, family, bird dog: $685 to $865. (310) 936-5853, Chris

Sunset/405 Bridge Closure Tomorrow

Starting tomorrow evening, the Sunset Boulevard bridge over the 405 Freeway will be completely closed to traffic for six consecutive nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as construction workers demolish the southern half of the bridge.   Metro and the California Department of Transportation are collaborating to replace the bridge to accommodate a 10-mile carpool lane that will be added on the northbound 405 between the 10 Freeway and U.S. 101.   As part of the $1-billion project, the bridges at Skirball Center Drive and Mulholland Drive will also be replaced, 27 on- and off-ramps realigned and 13 existing underpasses and structures widened. In addition, 18 miles of retaining walls and sound walls will be built.   The southern half of the Sunset bridge will be demolished and reconstructed first, then the northern half of the bridge. The entire new bridge should be completed in about 20 months.   Over the next six nights starting Friday, there will be detours and traffic-control officers on site to direct traffic. The bridge will be open during the day with reduced lanes.   From Friday to Wednesday nights (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.), Sunset between Gunston Drive and Thurston Avenue will be closed. Westbound Sunset traffic will be detoured to Sepulveda Way to northbound Sepulveda Boulevard, to southbound Church Lane back to Sunset. Eastbound Sunset traffic will be detoured to northbound Church Lane to southbound Sepulveda to eastbound Sepulveda Way, back to Sunset.   Friday and Saturday nights, the northbound 405 between Montana Avenue and Moraga Drive ramps will be closed. Traffic will be detoured off the freeway at Montana Avenue to northbound Sepulveda and back to northbound 405 at Moraga Drive.   Sunday and Monday nights, southbound 405 between the Church Lane and Sunset on-ramps will be closed. Southbound 405 traffic will be detoured at Sunset to northbound Church Lane, to southbound Sepulveda, to the southbound 405 onramp at Wilshire Boulevard. Oversized vehicles will be detoured off the freeway at southbound Getty Center Drive to southbound Sepulveda to the southbound on-ramp at Wilshire.   Detour maps are available at www.metro.net/I-405. Information: (213) 922-3665.

Sunset Residents Upset about Late-Night Motorcycle Groups

A number of Pacific Palisades residents say they are tired of being awakened by motorcycle groups speeding down Sunset Boulevard late at night from the Riviera to Pacific Coast Highway. Hoping to address the problem, a group of 21 residents have sent petitions to the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division, City Councilman Bill Rosendahl and the Pacific Palisades Community Council, asking that the police increase enforcement of the existing speed and noise limits at night, especially Wednesdays from 10 p.m. to midnight. They also asked that a program to reduce speed and control noise at night be developed and implemented. They suggested that the speed limit on Sunset be reduced during certain times in the evening and that ordinances be enacted to prevent noise-polluting groups of motorcycles from circulating in the area. They gave Rosendahl and the West Traffic Division Captain Nancy Lauer copies of two videos that show motorcyclists ‘popping wheelies’ on Sunset late at night. One video has footage from three separate nights over the past two years, and the other was taken on July 7.   Community Council member Amy Kalp, who lives on Sunset, told the Palisadian-Post on July 14 that the residents would not be upset if motorcycle groups obeyed the traffic laws and rode along Sunset during the day. The residents, however, find the current situation disruptive and dangerous.   Kalp explained that the motorcycle groups come mostly on Wednesday nights, but drive through other nights as well. When residents complained about the motorcyclists two years ago, Lauer increased enforcement. [The Post reported on the issue: ‘Residents Upset by Loud Motorcyclists,’ October 30, 2008.]   According to Kalp, the issue never fully went away and the problem tends to escalate in the summer.   ’I know what the residents are talking about, and I sympathize,’ Kalp said.   Lauer said her department plans to increase deployment from now through Labor Day weekend to Sunset as well as Palisades Drive, where several fatal automobile accidents have occurred in recent years.   Lauer told the Post she is working closely with LAPD Captain Evangelyn Nathan of the West Los Angeles Community Police Station to address a number of traffic-safety issues in the Palisades, including disruptive motorcyclists.   LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore said that whenever possible, reserve officers (who volunteer their time) will patrol Sunset at night. He admits it is difficult to catch the motorcyclists breaking traffic laws.   ’They often send a scout ahead, so they behave whenever the police car is out there,’ he told the Post.   For example, on July 14, Moore sent out reserve officers who worked until 11 p.m. Forty-five minutes later, Moore received calls from residents that motorcyclists were speeding past them.   ’It is a difficult issue to handle because it requires dedicated personnel to the area, and personnel is what we’re short of,’ Moore said, noting that nonetheless LAPD plans to saturate the area with officers on certain nights.   Moore encouraged residents concerned about traffic safety on Sunset to receive training to become reserve officers, who perform the same functions as regular full-time police officers.   ’There is nothing better than taking action to solve a problem,’ Moore said.   In regards to the noise, motorcycles tend to sound loud when traveling in packs. Moore explained that the legal limit is 90 decibels for each bike. The police do not carry instrumentation to determine the noise level, but they can pull a motorcyclist over if they think the bike sounds too loud and check for a modified muffler.   ’Palisadians should be pleased that Captain Lauer has designated resources to help us with the motorcyclist problem, especially in light of the fact’that the division’s resources are so strapped and need to cover’the’entire Westside,’ Council Chair Janet Turner said.’ ‘ For community complaints about this, or any traffic-related issues, residents should call Sgt. Kunz at the Community Traffic Services Unit (213) 473-0215. For information on becoming a reserve officer, contact LAPD at (213) 486-4730.