CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 27, 2010

May 27, 2010

OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 31, FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. THE CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE WILL BE THURSDAY, MAY 27, AT 11 A.M.

FURNISHED HOMES 2

LIGHT, AIRY SPACE IN THE TREETOPS. 1 bed, bath with flowing living area (1,400 sq. ft.) Move with suitcase for 2 mos. or years. NS, no pets. $2,700/mo. includes ALL. (310) 454-2568

EXECUTIVE RENTAL! MOVE RIGHT IN! Immaculate, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Pool, gym, spa, near trailheads, mountain view, minutes to the beach. (310) 459-9111

TRANQUIL WOODED SETTING. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath. Monthly (3 mo. min.) Furnished & equipped. No smoke/pets. $2,670/mo. for everything. (310) 454-2568

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

NEWLY REMODELED 2 BD, 1 BA with canyon views on quiet street. $3,400/mo. Call Dolly Niemann, (310) 230-3706. Lic. #00416255

DUPLEX FOR RENT. 1 bdrm + office, 1 bath, quiet residential area near village. $2,800/mo. (310) 738-4400

CAPE COD NEAR BLUFFS WITH VIEW. Super charming, sunny, 1-level, 2 bed, 1 ba (sep tub/shower) + den + lg living rm. 1,700 sq feet. 2-car garage. $4,000/mo. (310) 770-3940

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

REDUCED PRICE! CHARMING, sunny upper unit. 1 bdrm.+office/den. Hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, 1 car garage, on-site laundry, small pet considered. $1,985/mo. (310) 459-5576

TWO BEDROOM, ONE BATH, sunny & roomy upper floor, glimpse of bay, walk to daily errands. Small pet considered. Available now. Call Michael, (310) 883-8049

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

PALISADES GUEST COTTAGE: Small & charming studio apartment with separate entrance. Built-ins, stove & fridge. $900/mo. Utilities included, street parking only, no pets. (310) 210-8455

CHARMING DUPLEX, walk to village. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. New kitchen, jacuzzi tub, hardwood floors, private yard. $2,995/mo. Consider pets. (310) 454-4599, (310) 266-4151

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

LOVELIER LEASE CAN’T BE FOUND! * Highlands end-unit townhm w/ gorgeous views, move-in cond, custom remodeled kitchen & baths. Custom & top-of-line. Enjoy tennis, pool, weight rm. 2+2.5+den. $4,400/mo. Agt: Betty-Jo Tilley, (310) 255-5445

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

CORNER WINDOW OFFICE, cathedral ceilings, 2nd floor, First Federal Bank building on Sunset, in Palisades Village, 320 sq. ft. $1,300/mo. Call Ev Maguire, (310) 600-3603 or (310) 454-0840

SPACE FOR LEASE. (310) 454-9606, (818) 458-4454. Ask for Irena.

FOR RENT: A large office overlooking Sunset Blvd. in the heart of the village. $500/mo. Available June 1st. Please call Jim @ (310) 459-2757

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

CHARMING COURTYARD SPACE approx. 200 sq. ft. on Via de la Paz. Good location in heart of village. No Triple Net or Cam chgs. Shared parking. $950/mo. (310) 395-7272

VACATION RENTALS 3e

SUMMER IN PALISADES. Ocean views surround, just behind village. Brand new kitchen & baths. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, kids large playroom, outdoor paradise. Available Jul.-Aug. Furnished. $5,000/mo. (310) 428-8625

LOST & FOUND 6a

LEXUS KEY FOUND! On Depauw, east of Swarthmore. Contact the Post, (310) 454-1321

MISCELLANEOUS 6c

FREE COLLEGE CONSULTING. Limited time offer: Free 1-hour consultation to families of high school juniors. Helping Palisades families for more than a decade. Go to ninaswan.com, (310) 396-9106

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER TO GO! F/C Bookkeeper specializing in small businesses & private individuals. QB, QUICKEN & PEACHTREE PROFICIENT. PC or MAC. Excellent refs. Call Joanie, (310) 486-1055

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

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

Lady4Tech. In-home technology needs. Email, banking, internet searches. Teresa, (323) 293-9911; Lady4tech@aol.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 ‘ bmdawson@verizon.net ‘ www.bmdawson.com ‘ Furniture ‘ Antiques ‘ Collectibles ‘ Junque ‘ Reliable professionals ‘ Local References

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

FORMER LAW FIRM MANAGER can help you get organized. Executive level business or personal assistant services. Office organizing, writing, project and event planning. Concierge services on a project or weekly basis. Call Patty, (310) 394-3085

MISCELLANEOUS 7o

PSYCHIC & TAROT READINGS BY NATALIE. Find what’s in store for the future & the untold reasons of the past. 1 free question by phone! (323) 378-5897

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

PALISADES LEARN & PLAY * Licensed in home Pre-K program. Summer session only available. F/T & P/T, flexible days. Healthy meals provided. Fun & educational. (310) 459-0920

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

MY OUTSTANDING NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER of 10 yrs is avail. this July Mon.-Fri., 8:30-5pm., as our kids are in school full time. She drives her own SUV w/ a perfect driving record. Speaks fluent English. Does all cooking, shopping, errands & light housekeeping. She is simply the best w/ children of all ages & all household responsibilities! Please call Natalie at (310) 467-3769 or call Lorena directly at (323) 572-5306

EXPERIENCED NANNY & HOUSEKEEPER. Reliable, caring & flexible. Bilingual and I provide my own transportation. Great local references. Call Nancy at (818) 209-6024

NANNY AND/OR FRENCH TUTOR. Local references, experienced w/ newborns to teens, light housekeeping, strong work ethic. CA license, available now. (310) 849-0133, josiannesileu@yahoo.com. Merci!

MOTHER’S HELPER/driver/babysitting: Div. 1 scholar/athlete college student home for summer looking to assist w/ driving, babysitting &/or playing sports. Resp, good w/ children. PT or FT. Avail now until end of Aug. Susie, (310) 459-3914 or (310) 560-5442

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & weekends. Excellent w/ animals, speaks English, 43 yrs. experience. Available now. Call Angela, (323) 732-9720 (h), (323) 383-6574

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

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

GREAT HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE! Experienced and reliable, wonderful with children and pets. Excellent English. Wednesdays and/or alternate Tuesdays. Please call Raquel at (213) 736-5362

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER. Experienced, speaks English & good with animals (will walk dog). References available. Available anytime/any day. (323) 445-3124, (323) 671-0678, leave a message

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE. Live-in or live-out. Open availability, references available, 12 years experience. Good with children & pets. Please call Zenaida, (323) 476-8258

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Live-out. I have local references and 14 years experience. Aurea, (424) 206-3255

HOUSEKEEPER ‘ I have 5 years experience, little English. I’m available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I have references. (310) 397-5727

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER: 30 yrs exp in housekeeping & 40 yrs exp in babysitting. Good local refs, own transp. Speaks English, good w/ pets. Avail. Mon. thru Sat. Live out. Norma, (310) 396-7310

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

SPECIALIZE WITH SENIORS. Friendly/patient personal trainer. Customize workouts to fit your needs. Enjoy P/T in the convenience of your own home. Call Karen for free consultation and get started! (818) 626-8670

CAREGIVER In your own home. Full-time or part-time. CNA & HHA certificate. Call Tina, H.P. (323) 931-5980, cell. (323) 445-9419

CERTIFIED CAREGIVER. Medicine administration, CPR. 10 years experience in L.A., letters of reference. Available hourly, daily, nightly or 24-hour live-in. Call Lina, (323) 770-6744

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

GREEN MOUNTAIN LAWN CARE. Trim trees, sprinkler systems, hillside clean ups, masonry. Insured, Workers Comp., Liability. Phone: (323) 934-9284 Website: danielvelasco.webs.com

SALOMON LANDSCAPING & GARDENING SERVICE. Full gardening service. Pruning, topping, removing, new lawns, sprinklers & brush clearance ‘ 25% off for 1st month! ‘ Free estimates! (323) 641-2319

MOVING & HAULING 11b

HONEST MAN SERVICES. All jobs, big or small. Moves & 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.

EXPERT WINDOW CLEANER ‘ Experienced 22 yrs Westside. Anything under 25 feet. Clean & detailed. Can clean screens, mirrors, skylights & scrape paint off glass. Free estimates. Brian, (310) 289-5279

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

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

COOKING/GOURMET 14a

PART TIME IN-HOME CHEF. Experienced in home chef available part time. References available upon request. Please call Roni @ (818) 307-3117

HOUSESITTING 14b

HOUSESITTING/PETSITTING. Available for short or long term. Sharp, reliable, recently retired professional. References. Susi, (310) 963-5269, susi824@aol.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

CLARITY’. NEED HELP ORGANIZING? Office, Kid’s Rooms, Photos, Storage, Etc. Personal Organizer Lisa Viscardi can help. Call (310) 702-7314. Email Lisa@ClarityLV.com. Visit www.ClarityLV.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

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

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

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

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. Experience do it, not lic. 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

PETER PAN HOME REPAIR. Serving all of the Westside!! (310) 663-3633. Non-lic.

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

‘NOW’S THE TIME!’ to take care of your painting projects with a contractor that has 35 years of experience and great local references. ALL SEASONS PAINTING, (310) 678-7913. Lic. #571061

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

A PACIFIC PAINTING. Residential, commercial, industrial. Interior/exterior. Drywall, plaster, stucco repair, pressure washing. Free estimates. Bonded & insured. Lic. #908913. ‘Since 1979’ (310) 954-7170

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

REMODELING 16v

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

HELP WANTED 17

MYSTERY SHOPPERS earn up to $150 per day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dine-in establishments. No experience required. Call (877) 648-1571

MANICURIST & HAIRSTYLIST WANTED for rental with clientele. Contact Nikki, (310) 459-1616

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

AUTOS 18b

CUSTOM! 2003 Honda Odyssey. Only 1K miles. Used for shows! Full video/audio install! Incl 7 screens, 6,000 watts, street glow & much more! Pics avail. $50,000 obo. Call for more details: (530) 209-6863

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

MOVING SALE! Classic antiques & furnishgs/ clothes/jewelry/knick-knacks, collectibles, etc. 660 Bienveneda (So. of Sunset). Fri.-Sat., May 28-29; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/details: www.bmdawson.com

Librarian Wins a Petrick Award, But Her Revere Job May Be Cut

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May 27, 2010

Paul Revere's Librarian Cindi Murphy will receive a Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award, awarded every June by the Palisades Charter Schools Foundation. — Paul Revere’s Librarian Cindi Murphy will receive a Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award, awarded every June by the Palisades Charter Schools Foundation.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

It was a bittersweet newspaper interview on April 21. Paul Revere Middle School’s librarian Cindi Murphy was excited about winning a Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award, but had received a RIF (reduction in force) notice from LAUSD the week before, announcing that her position would no longer be funded because of budget cuts. ‘At this school, we know the importance of a library,’ says Murphy, noting that principal Fern Somoza had begun looking for alternative sources to fund the position for next school year. Murphy said that the current plan for LAUSD school libraries is to keep them open using aides, many of whom have only a high school education. Murphy, who taught eighth-grade English for 16 years (10 at Revere), switched to the library three years ago, and with her enthusiasm and devotion to making it the ‘in’ place to be on campus, she not only wowed the 2,100 students she serves, but also the Lori Petrick judges. The Revere library buzzes at lunchtime with ‘drawshops’ by professional illustrators Max Espinosa and Rubin Gerard, the visiting author series (the latest being Jim Jennewein, author of the Viking-based Rune Warrior series), and career talks by visiting professionals. Murphy has also arranged for a community volunteer to teach French on Mondays, and she hosts Game Day the last Friday of each month. Students play board games, video games and computer games that were designed by teacher Erik Matsubayashi’s computer elective students. ’Gaming improves critical and spatial reasoning, analytical skills and visual processing,’ Murphy says, ‘and it draws boys to the library. When they see the friendly environment and the great books, they become return users.’ Murphy has implemented Reading Rocks, a monthly program that promotes a different-themed book each month (April was ‘Poetry Power’), and the earn-and-learn library program, which allows students to earn community-service hours by assisting other students in the library. If she keeps her job, Murphy would like to start a creative writing workshop this fall, led by published authors. ‘I love the concept that kids go from the inception of an idea to having a story published,’ she says. When Murphy first came to the library, one of her goals was to increase the number of available books from an average of six per student to the district’s recommendation of 18 per student. ‘The first two years, I got my hands on every book I could find that would draw the students to the library for pleasure reading and also to support the curriculum,’ she says, noting that the collection is now 12 to one, despite budget limitations. Her 2009-2010 budget for new books was (Continued on Page 3) just $2,000, limiting her mostly to the 2009 award-winning books. Murphy’s goal is for a student to walk in and say, ‘I can’t believe you have this book.’ She calls it the Barnes & Noble mentality, which means she has enough books to have the right book for every student. She has a wish list, but admires her principal’s priority’to devote every spare dollar towards retaining teaching positions (including her own) at Revere. She also praises Somoza for ‘helping legitimize the library by asking the Charter Council (the school’s governing board) to mandate a library committee that meets monthly; for allowing my teen advisory board to have a home room, and for promoting library programs.’ In fact, Murphy nominated Somoza for the Los Angeles School Library Association’s 2010 Friend of the Library Award, which Somoza won. Murphy, a graduate of El Camino High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, then received a dual credential in teaching and library science. She is a year away from completing her master’s degree in library science at Cal State Long Beach. Her husband of 18 years, Scott, is a middle-school teacher at Burroughs. ‘He’s so supportive,’ Murphy says. ‘I stay late; I’m here until 5 or 6 p.m. every night.’ The couple, who have no children, love to visit New York City, where they see plays, enjoy different restaurants and walk around the city. At Revere, ‘Even though I have a schedule, every day brings something new,’ Murphy says. ‘For example, a teacher might suddenly ask for online sites for the Middle Ages. You never know what’s next, but I have to be equipped to do it.’

Parade Entries Sought

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May 27, 2010

Entry forms are available for individuals, businesses, clubs, youth groups, organizations, churches and synagogues that wish to enter the Pacific Palisades Fourth of July parade. Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce office (15330 Antioch) and must be returned by June 7. Parade orders and staging information will be sent to accepted entries 10 days prior to the parade. As per tradition, there is no entry fee for non-commercial, nonprofit organizations, and they can apply for reimbursement of up to $500 in float expenses (excluding vehicle rental) from PAPA, the organizing committee.

SOS from PAPA: 80-100 Volunteers Needed on July 4

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May 27, 2010

‘We need 80-100 volunteers on July 4 to ensure that the parade and the fireworks show run smoothly,’ Sylvia Boyd said Monday night at the monthly meeting of PAPA, the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. Boyd is president of PAPA People, the group of volunteers who hold various important jobs throughout the Fourth, from helping with traffic control and serving as grandstand attendants to manning the gates at Palisades High for the evening concert and fireworks. ’As little as two or three hours of volunteer time can provide a big help,’ Boyd said. ‘People can volunteer at any point in the day, from 6 a.m. to midnight.’ She and her husband Jon will host just one training meeting at their home in Marquez Knolls on Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. To RSVP, or to volunteer on July 4 in some capacity, please call Sylvia at (310) 454-9556, or e-mail syljonboyd@aol.com.

Julia Brownley Talks Juvenile Justice

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May 27, 2010

Assemblywoman Julia Brownley says she supports SB 399, Fair Sentences for Youth Act, which gives offenders who were sentenced to life when they were under the age of 18 the opportunity to receive a lesser sentence.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

Assemblywoman Julia Brownley (D- Santa Monica) fielded questions about juvenile justice and public education during a visit to Palisades Charter High School on May 21. The Human Rights Watch Student Task Force (HRWSTF), comprising students from nine Los Angeles public and private high schools, invited Brownley to the campus to encourage her to support SB 399, the Fair Sentences for Youth Act. The bill, which passed the California State Senate in June 2009 and is currently in the Assembly’s Committee on Appropriations, gives offenders who were sentenced to life when they were under the age of 18 the opportunity to have their case reviewed after 10 years or more of incarceration. If the offenders have proven that they have turned their lives around, they will have the chance to receive a lesser sentence, but they must serve a minimum of 25 years. ’Multiple studies show that the brain is not fully developed by 18,’ said PaliHi senior Pilar Garcia-Brown. ‘There are a lot of stories about youth that have changed; they want to work toward an education and realize their wrongs. They deserve a second chance.’ Garcia-Brown, co-president of the school’s HRWSTF chapter, said some of these offenders were accessories to murder. She thinks it’s easy for youth to fall into the wrong crowd and make poor decisions, but she doesn’t think they should be punished for their entire lives. Last Friday, the HRWSTF students presented Brownley with a petition containing 250 signatures of individuals who support SB 399. There are more than 2,500 youth serving life sentences in the United States, including about 265 youth in California. The United States stands alone in the use of this sentence. In response, Brownley said that she doesn’t think it is fair to punish youth for life, agreeing that their brains have not fully matured. ’I am in support of this bill, but I have not had the opportunity to vote on it yet,’ she said, adding that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 17 that juveniles could not be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for crimes short of homicide. To comply with the new ruling, ‘we may overrule our current law or this [bill] could go into place,’ said Brownley, who represents the 41st District, including Pacific Palisades. Brownley said that the state pays roughly $40,000 annually to house and feed an incarcerated individual. The bill has the potential of saving the state millions of dollars if passed. As chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Education, Brownley believes that education is the key to preventing crimes, so she would like to see those savings redirected to the classroom. ’We need to invest in education,’ Brownley said. ‘We would save so much on the back end if we made the investment upfront.’ The state faces a $20-billion budget deficit in 2010-11, and the legislature is supposed to pass a new budget by June 15. Brownley, however, imagines that the debate will continue past the deadline. She said school officials should plan for the worst and keep their fingers crossed. ’I am hoping that we won’t have to make any further cuts; we have taken too much already,’ she said. On May 20, the California School Boards Association, the Association of California School Administrations, districts and students filed a lawsuit against the state of California for inadequate education funding. Brownley said she supports the lawsuit because ‘right now, we are disinvesting more and more in our education system.’ The students asked Brownley how they could effectively advocate for SB 399. They began campaigning for the bill in January after attending a presentation by justice activist Javier Stauring and a formerly incarcerated youth, Elisas Elizondo. So far, they have spoken to Assembly members Warren Furutani, Mike Davis and Mike Feuer. To educate their peers, they have launched art and media campaigns at their schools, according to Christina Tajalli, program consultant for HRWSTF. In March, they hosted a Jammin’ for Justice concert at Santa Monica High School featuring guest speakers from InsideOUT Writers, a nonprofit organization that conducts weekly writing classes within the L.A. County Juvenile Hall system. Yesterday, they presented a panel of juvenile justice speakers to about 120 students at PaliHi. Brownley encouraged the young activists to continue to speak to other assembly members and to write personal letters. ’Your voice on this issue is critically important,’ Brownley told them.

Mable Schwarzmann; Longtime Resident and an Inspiring Tutor

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May 27, 2010

Mable Schwarzmann, a much-beloved mother, revered teacher and longtime Pacific Palisades resident, passed away peacefully on May 18 following a brief illness. She was 92.’ Mable began life in Philadelphia in 1917, the younger of two children born to Hungarian immigrants Harry Reade, a bank clerk, and Ida Solomon Reade, a seamstress.’She graduated from Hunter College at age 20, and from Harvard University (M.Ed.) at age 22 in 1940.’Mable then taught elementary school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, followed by a stint at Pine Cobble School in Williamstown, where she simultaneously taught grades 1 thru 6 in a single classroom. In 1943, Mable married Robert Schwarzmann, then a farmer with higher ambitions.’Upon his admission to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, the newlyweds relocated to Philadelphia, where Mable ran a reading clinic for the princely annual salary of $1,600.’ They moved West to California in 1948.’ Mable’s lifelong dream was to raise a family. Although a room above the animal hospital where Robert then worked was far from an ideal home in which to start a family, it was typical of her optimism, enthusiasm and determination to make the best of her current circumstances, and this is precisely what she did in 1951 with the birth of her first child, Karen.’ When Mable dedicated herself to a task, there was no stopping her, and four more children followed over the next seven years.’ Even as her family was growing, Mable regularly assisted her husband with bookkeeping and animal surgeries as he worked to grow his practice after opening the Brent-Air Hospital for Small Animals in 1954. Taking all five children along on her shopping errands was a particular challenge, which she solved by shamelessly harnessing them together and grabbing firm hold of the reins.’ In 1961 the family moved to Pacific Palisades, where largely on her own Mable raised five children through high school and into college during the turbulent ’60s & ’70s. But it was after the dissolution of her marriage in 1980 that Mable found perhaps her highest purpose.’ Returning to school, this time as a pupil, she took courses at the Marianne Frostig Center of Educational Therapy, and began to volunteer as a tutor at Palisades Elementary School.’Within a few years, she built up a large roster of children who had found the school classroom a difficult learning environment.’Through her unique blend of creative teaching techniques, enthusiasm, boundless encouragement and love, she helped re-establish the vital link between childhood and education, and put her students back on life’s track. Now adults, they have become entrepreneurs, writers, physicians, gunsmiths, teachers, firemen, business owners and parents.’ Over the years, Mable received many letters of appreciation from former students and their grateful parents.’One student wrote, ‘I will always carry a very special place in my heart for you, Mable, as you are the one person in this world that completely turned my life around.’When some educators were about to give up on me ‘ you didn’t.” During her 92 years, Mable enjoyed a variety of interests, including archery, tennis, square dancing, book clubbing, sewing, travel to visit family and friends, and listening to music. Up until the last month of her life she also regularly attended Sunday services at the Community United Methodist Church.’ Mable’s warm, broad smile, infectious laughter, positive outlook, and love of life will be long remembered and missed by her family, and friends of all ages.’ She is survived by her older brother, Maxwell Reade of Ann Arbor, Michigan; five children (Karen, Tom, Pam, Tim and Ann); and grandson Peter, to whom she was a devoted grandmother.’ A celebration of Mable’s life will be held at 4 p.m. on June 12 at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The (Marianne) Frostig Center (626-791-1255) or Hospice Partners of Southern California (310-264-8413).

Andrew J. Bakies, 76; A Korean War Veteran

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May 27, 2010

Andrew Joseph Bakies, known affectionately to many Palisadians as ‘Smoking Joe,’ passed away at UCLA Hospital, succumbing to injuries sustained during a car accident on Pacific Coast Highway on May 2 (‘Two Pedestrians Struck on PCH; One Is a Fatality,’ May 13). He was 76. A Korean War veteran, Joe was a talented man who worked in an iron foundry, as a roofer, a caddy’and a boxer: hence the nickname ‘Smoking Joe.’ He also had an artistic flair as a master calligrapher, artist and topiarist. In 1985 Joe left his native Ohio and headed to Los Angeles,’his final destination being Temescal Canyon, where he made his home’of 25 years.’ He could always be seen pushing his bike around the Palisades as he went about his daily chores’visiting the library and the supermakets. Joe was a lover of animals and would always feed any stray animal that crossed his path.’He was also generous’to his homeless friends who needed a helping hand. Joe was without a doubt a man of great humor and a terrific raconteur.’He was an avid reader of nonfiction and’enjoyed reciting Shakespeare and poetry and could’address any subject’of interest. As Joe once jokingly commented, ‘My dear, I am not homeless, I am merely a man without a home.’ Joe, with his beautiful blue eyes, will be greatly missed by his many friends and acquaintances. A celebration of his life will be held in Temescal Canyon at a later date.’For’further information please contact (310) 459-6289 or’gn4abtn@gmail.com.’

Thursday, May 27 – Thursday, June 3

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May 27, 2010

THURSDAY, MAY 27

Artist/filmmaker Bob Bryan conducts an interactive young-adult workshop, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited. Four business leaders’Josh Berman (Myspace co-founder), Joannie Burstein (Hollywood agent), Bruce Jeffer (corporate lawyer), Eric Schiffer (owner, 99 Cents Only stores) and Palisadian Steve Soboroff (former Playa Vista CEO)’will provide personal insights tonight, 7 p.m. at Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset Blvd. Admission is $60 for one, $99 for two, and $36 for each additional person in a group. The four businessmen will hold court at tables of 8-10 people for three twenty-minute sessions. Information and RSVP, visit www.kehillatisrael.org

SATURDAY, MAY 29

Volunteers are needed for a maintenance day at the California Native Plant Garden on Temescal Canyon Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The garden is located across the street from Palisades High’s lower campus, next to the Chumash mural. (See story, page 10.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

The Tuesday evening hike with Temescal Canyon Association members will start in the Highlands and take Temescal Ridge to the ruins of a mystery cabin. The public is invited. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway Park parking lot for carpooling. Contact: (310) 459-5931 or visit temcanyon.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 3

Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Pacific Palisades resident Mike Pearson signs ‘One Step Beyond,’ a fast, fun and hilarious read that captures the spirit and mood of Westside Los Angeles at the turn of the 1980s, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.

FRIDAY, JUNE 4

Carol Denker discusses her nonfiction debut book ‘Autumn Romance,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. After meeting and marrying Warren in her early 60s, Denker spent almost three years traveling the country to interview couples for her book, drawing on her years of experience as an art and group therapist. Opening night of ‘Cash on Delivery!’ by Michael Cooney, a Theatre Palisades production directed by Sherman Wayne, 8 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse on Temescal Canyon Road. Also Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., through July 11. Tickets: call (310) 454-1970 or visit www.theatrepalisades.org.

Chamber Installation Dinner Is June 10

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May 27, 2010

Tickets are on sale for the 61st annual Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce installation dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 10, at the Riviera Country Club.” Honorary Mayor Gavin MacLeod (‘Love Boat’ and’ ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’) will attend the ceremonies to begin his unprecedented fifth year as captain of the U.S.S. Pacific Palisades.’ ’No honorary mayor of our town has ever served this long,’ noted outgoing Chamber President Ramis Sadrieh, owner of Technology for You! and a Palisades High alum. ‘Ted Knight, John Raitt and Steve Guttenberg each served four years.” Stepping into Sadrieh’s job will be another young, longtime Palisadian, John B. Petrick, whose father Bud served as Chamber president in 1973-74. John’s mother, Lori, was a popular teacher at Palisades Elementary, and her death in 2002 inspired the Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award, presented annually to local teachers by the Palisades Charter Schools Foundation. ‘ John Petrick, a 1998 graduate of PaliHi, is the CEO of Perennial Financial Services, a firm he co-founded in 2004. He will be returning from his honeymoon just hours before the installation.’ During the evening, the annual Beautification Award will be given to U.S. Bank (formerly Cal National Bank) for its new bank building and landscaping at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue. Presenting the award will be the Rotary Club of Pacific Palisades.’ The eighth annual Mort Farberow Award will be presented to longtime Palisadian Bob Ryan, the adjutant at American Legion Post 283 and a former JV baseball coach at Palisades High for many years. Criteria for this award are the 3 C’s that Mort Farberow (the late owner of Mort’s Deli on Swarthmore) held dear to him:’community, Chamber and children.’Past recipients include Bob Benton, Bob Sharka, Roberta Donohue, Cheryel Kanan, Sam Lagana, David Williams and Rich Wilken.’ John Petrick’s new executive committee includes Ramis Sadrieh, immediate past president; Nicole Howard (This Week in the Palisades.com), vice president; Greg Wood (chief business officer at Palisades Charter High School), vice president; Roberta Donohue (Palisadian-Post and Post Printing), past president and advisor; Brad Lusk (Self-Realization Lake Shrine), past-president and advisor; and David Williams (former owner of Mogan’s Caf’), past president and advisor.’ Board members include Joyce Brunelle (Suntricity, Inc.), Susan Carroll (Gift Garden Antiques), Chris Erickson (Aldersgate Retreat Center), Zara Guivi (Oppenheimer and Company, Inc.), Jennifer Lowe (Skyline Financial Corporation), Ben Meyerson (Denise Carolyn for Women), and Shannon Watson, D.C (Vital Force).” The installing officer will be Palisadian Norman Kulla, district director for the office of Councilman Bill Rosendahl.””””””’ ””” Leaving the board are Rena Bornstein (Cogniatatives Brain Training), Antonia Balfour (Oasis Palisades), and’Sandy Eddy (SJE Nonprofit Consulting). The evening’s emcee will again be Brad Lusk. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., and there will be dancing to the music of Ernie Hernandez and his Orchestra. Silent auction items will be on display.’ Tickets are $85 per person. Please visit the Chamber office at 15330 Antioch St., or call (310) 459-7963 to make a reservation.’ ‘

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

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May 27, 2010

Pacific Palisades resident Lucy Schwartz recently penned songs for “Shrek Forever After” and “Mother and Child,” now in theaters.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

‘I want the sky to open up wide; Illuminate this fire inside; I want the sky,’ sings Pacific Palisades resident Lucy Schwartz in a song about ambition on her new album ‘Life in Letters,’ which will be self-released in August. Schwartz, 20, is certainly on her way to attaining her aspirations. The 2008 Palisades Charter High School graduate recently co-authored the song ‘Darling I Do’ for ‘Shrek Forever After,’ and penned the lullaby ‘Little One’ for the movie ‘Mother and Child,’ starring Samuel L. Jackson, Naomi Watts and Annette Bening. She has also written original songs for films ‘Adam,’ ‘Post Grad’ and ‘The Women,’ and contributed music to television shows such as ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Private Practice’ and ‘Parenthood.’ The songwriter grew up watching her father, David Schwartz (a TV composer for ‘Deadwood’ and ‘Arrested Development’) create music for scenes, so she finds that writing for television and movies comes naturally. ‘I always get excited; it’s like an assignment,’ Schwartz told the Palisadian-Post. ‘I write songs I wouldn’t have written otherwise.’ She explained that ‘songwriting is sort of like acting. You have to put yourself in the place of another.’ For example, Schwartz tried to convey motherhood when writing ‘Little One’ for ‘Mother and Child,’ which is currently in theaters. ’Clearly, I have not had children, but I can imagine the feelings of love and pride and wanting the best for your child,’ she said. ‘The song is at the end of the movie and intended to rejuvenate the audience. The movie’s a tear-jerker, but hopeful too.’ Chris Douridas, a radio DJ at KCRW and producer of soundtracks, asked Schwartz to submit the song for ‘Shrek Forever After.’ Schwartz had worked with Douridas on ‘The Women’ in 2008. ‘She has a maturity and a consistency of writing quality songs,’ Douridas, told the Post. ‘I continue to be impressed by everything she turns out.’ Schwartz’s father introduced Douridas to the young artist. While out on a jog, David stopped Douridas outside his Pacific Palisades home in the Alphabet streets and asked if he would be willing to listen to his daughter’s self-released ‘Winter in June’ album, which she recorded at age 16. Douridas agreed, and, an hour later, a CD appeared in his mailbox. After listening to the album, Douridas found himself humming the song ‘Paper Plane,’ so he began playing it on the radio. He then asked Schwartz to write a piece for the ending credits of ‘The Women,’ produced by Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman. ‘A few days later she turned it in, and I was blown away,’ Douridas said of ‘Count on Me.’ Douridas next mentioned to David that he was having trouble finding a track for the opening credits, so David suggested his daughter write another piece. Three days later, Schwartz submitted ‘Beautiful,’ which ended up being perfect, Douridas said. After that, ‘I knew that I had to keep working with Lucy,’ he added. Schwartz asked singer and songwriter Landon Pigg to write the duet, ‘Darling I Do,’ for ‘Shrek Forever After’ with her because she was a fan of his music. ‘I thought it was a really good collaboration,’ Schwartz said. ‘We combined both our ideas to make the best song we could. There was a spark between our approach.’ ‘Darling I Do’ plays during a fight scene between Shrek and Princess Fiona. ‘They are physically fighting with each other, but it’s a love scene,’ Schwartz said. She and Pigg decided not to use the word love in the song but rather convey all the ways love is expressed. On May 7, Schwartz performed the song on ‘The Tonight Show’ with her father playing bass. ’I think that all my nervousness went straight to my foot,’ she said, explaining that she maintained her composure except for her right foot, which shook on the piano pedal. ‘It was pretty surreal. We played the song around 5 p.m., and I was on television at midnight.’ The next day, she filmed her first professional music video, for ‘Darling I Do,’ at Apogee’s Berkeley St. Studio in Santa Monica. ‘It’s about us meeting [in a studio] and connecting, while the world around us becomes more Shrek-like,’ Schwartz said. In the video, leaves start falling from the sky and flowers bloom around the piano. Schwartz abandons her casual attire for a silky green dress, and she and Pigg dance. Schwartz, who began playing the piano at 7 years old and has taken only a couple voice lessons, released an EP album titled ‘Help Me! Help Me!’ in January as a sneak peek of ‘Life in Letters.’ Her 22-year-old brother, Ian (who works for Prettybird, a film and commercial production company in Santa Monica), directed a video for the song ‘Help Me! Help Me’ at their Palisades home. She filmed another video for ‘Gravity,’ directed by her cousin, Cooper Roberts (a filmmaker), at Little Dolphins preschool in Santa Monica. Her mother, Jody Roberts, is a founding member of the preschool. Schwartz said ‘Life in Letters’ reflects her feelings about leaving Occidental College after one semester to pursue music. ‘It was a scary and exciting time,’ she said. ‘It was scary since most of my friends are in college, and I was going to go ahead with a career, but I don’t regret the decision at all.’ Schwartz plans to film a video for her new song, ‘Graveyard,’ under the direction of Sonya Tayeh of the television show ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’ She will also play at Lilith Fair in Portland, Oregon on July 2. The musician is still considering whether to join a major record label. ‘There are lots of good things about being an independent artist and owning what you write,’ Schwartz said. ‘But you can get a lot of help from the support of a label.’

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