Tony Nowak, owner of a garment manufacturing company specializing in original one-of-a-kind leather jackets for the film industry, died April 6 at the age of 60. Originally from Poznan, Poland, Nowak was a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades with his wife of 18 years, Maria Barrie, and their sons Enzo Nowak and Riley Barrie. Described as larger than life by all who met him, Nowak had limitless passion for his family, his friends and his adopted America. His sense of humor and sense of fun were boundless. He lived this motto: Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be Honest, Be Humble, Be Respectful, Be Yourself and Enjoy Life. Nowak’s intense faith was evidenced in his daily life, and he was an active member of St. Monica’s Parish in Santa Monica. Physical fitness also played a large part in his life and some of his longtime friendships began in local gyms. In 1967, Nowak emigrated with his mother and sister from Poland to Austria, where he was an honor student and completed studies at Vienna Business School. He moved to California in the early 1970s. Opening his company in El Segundo, Nowak created works of art in leather. The bodybuilding community and film industry quickly noticed the exceptional quality of his workmanship. His legacy lives on in hundreds of films featuring his creations. In addition to his immediate family, Nowak is survived by his sister, Maggie Cherwick, her husband Johnny and their two children, Jessica and Tony; his brother Chris Nowak and his two sons, Martin and Sebastian; and many extended family members in Poland and England. Memorial services were held on April 17 at St. Monica’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of Tony Nowak to: Our House Grief Center, 1633 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Valerie R. Mendez, 62; Creative Artist, Benefactor
Valerie Rosemunde Mendez, a resident of Pacific Palisades since 1978, passed away on March 15.’She was 62 years old.’ ‘ At the memorial service at Corpus Christi Church celebrating Valerie’s amazing life, her son Rob described his mother perfectly: ‘It is hard to know where to begin when describing what an extraordinary human being she was. She had such an abundance of wonderful qualities, and it was those qualities that drew us all to her. Beautiful inside and out, intelligent, thoughtful, sophisticated, spiritual, and so full of grace, she appeared to almost float about like some kind of Earth-bound angel.’Radiating elegance everywhere she went, she was a truly classy lady.” Valerie was the best mother one could ever imagine. She had a wonderful calming presence for those who knew her and was full of compassion and tenderness. She was also an extremely talented artist who throughout life shared her gifts to enrich the lives of others.’ ‘ Born in Maryland on April 18, 1947, Valerie relocated with her family to Belmont Shore, California, where she spent her childhood years. Shortly after graduating from Loyola Marymount University, Valerie met her future husband, Dr. Robert Mendez, and they married in 1973. Five years later they moved to the Huntington Palisades, where they raised their three children, Danielle, Rob and Alexandra.’ Whether traveling the globe, or visiting their favorite local restaurants, Valerie and Robert did it together for 40 years. Theirs was the kind of love that people search for all their lives.’ Valerie dedicated her time and energy to many important organizations and causes, especially the group that Dr. Robert Mendez and his twin brother, Raphael, founded in 1984.’The two renowned kidney-transplant surgeons created the National Institute of Transplantation, in affiliation with the USC School of Medicine, to advance the science and practice of organ transplantation. Valerie then went to work, with all her energy and creativity, to form the institute’s support group, Miracle Works.’Known for its unique fundraisers, Miracle Works has raised millions of dollars to support the NIT’s mission.’ Valerie was a well-respected abstract artist who painted in mixed media. Always creating thought-provoking canvases, she was a featured artist at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (in the Art Rental and Sales Gallery) and a long-time member of the TAG Gallery in Bergamot Station.’In true Valerie style, she created an annual juried art show for TAG: the California Open. The Mendez family invites the community to celebrate her final exhibit at the TAG Gallery at Bergamot Station from April 27 through May 30, with an opening reception on May 8.’ ‘ When Monsignor Kidney arrived at Corpus Christi Church in 1999, Valerie saw an opportunity to combine her artistic talent and her spirituality to enrich the lives of the parish community.’With Fr. Kidney’s permission, she created a group called the Annas, whose purpose was to beautify the church sanctuary through the interpretation of the liturgy.’She traveled the country, visiting cathedrals and attending seminars to gather ideas and information.’With the help of the Annas, the sanctuary was transformed with Valerie’s large-scale works of art: 60-ft. hand-painted fabric angels, hand-painted gothic lettered altar cloths, Calderesque mobiles with origami birds of prayer, and more.’Her vision helped the viewer translate the deeper meaning of God’s words through the environment of the Church. She also later created WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit). Valerie is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Mendez; daughters Danielle Mendez of Bakersfield and Alexandra Clark (husband Christopher) of Pacific Palisades; son Robert (wife Clary) of Malibu; grandchildren Dylan, Sasha and Jasper; her father Victor Nielsen; stepfather Herb Geopforth; step-mother Mary-Lou Nielsen; sister Suzanne Geopforth; and brother David Geopforth. Her mother passed away in January. Memorial donations can be sent to: The Mendez Family Charitable Foundation, care of Cramer and Tynan, LLP, 11075 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 150, Los Angeles, CA 90025.’ As Valerie’s son so eloquently said, ‘All of us here are better people from having her in our lives, and we will always cherish the memories we have of her.’She and her love will live on in our hearts forever.’ Happy birthday, Valerie’We love you.
Actor and Historian Lew Dauber Highlights Hollywood’s Golden Age
There’s no business like show business, the old adage goes. And at a time when Hollywood is entering a new Golden Age by abandoning film stock for digital and trading two dimensions for 3-D, actor and teacher Lew Dauber lectured about Hollywood’s original Golden Age (as in, the early 20th century) last Wednesday at the Woman’s Club on Haverford. The Pacific Palisades chapter of AARP welcomed Dauber, a Palisades resident of 40 years who two months ago received his master’s degree in history from Mount St. Mary’s College. Dauber also holds a bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts from UC Berkeley, and, in what is his greatest education on the subject, he is a 25-year veteran actor of movies (‘Jingle All the Way’), television (‘Seinfeld’), and stage (‘Bleacher Bums’). Currently, Dauber teaches a class on Hollywood history for Mount St. Mary’s film and social-justice program. Now in the days leading up to the lecture, Dauber had promised a working-class view (from the bottom up) of the film industry in a lecture he dubbed ‘Hollywood: Inside and Out.’ But as AARP members and their guests soon discovered, Dauber’s speech went in a different direction, as Dauber delivered an overview of what he called ‘Hollywood’s Golden Age: 1914”1941.’ After a lengthy preamble outlining his approach on historical perspectives, Dauber began his discussion in earnest with the year 1914,when the first full-length Hollywood feature film was released. While most in the audience assumed that this movie was ‘The Great Train Robbery,’ he revealed that it was, in fact, ‘The Squaw Man,’ an interracial love story about an Englishman who arrives in the American West and marries a Native American woman. ‘It was a big success,’ Dauber said. ‘It put [director Cecil B.] DeMille on the map.’ Then came D.W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’ in 1915, ‘the first movie shown in the White House”President Woodrow Wilson,’ said Dauber, who noted that the epic”which became controversial for its depiction of the Ku Klux Klan as the heroes of a Confederate America”was a huge success. ‘Birth”s box-office record remained intact until 1937, when the first Walt Disney animated feature, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ took the world by storm. ‘The history of movies has always been closely related to the history of technological change. It’s going on now!’ Dauber said, in an allusion to the current Internet, mobile devices, and 3-D crazes. In listing the top-grossing films of the 1920s, Dauber observed that aside from ‘The Ten Commandments’ (1923), ‘Ben-Hur’ and ‘The Gold Rush’ (both from 1925), most of the films have been left behind in the fog of time. The year 1927, of course, was notable, as ‘The Jazz Singer,’ the first full-length talkie starring Al Jolson, marked the death of the silent movie era. After conquering the 1920s, Dauber ran through a series of 1930s highlights, most notably 1939 classics ‘Gone With the Wind’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ and ‘It Happened One Night’ from 1934. He cited works such as ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ (1938) as ‘contemporary’ in subtext, commenting on the times”much like the way today’s audiences have read into feature films such as ‘300’ and ‘Avatar’ in recent years. ‘Movies have this unique ability to show [an era],’ Dauber said. For example, one Charlie Chaplin movie ‘showed trolley cars in 1920 and the wonderful transportation system we once had [in Los Angeles],’ he said with a laugh. Dauber professed a love of Westerns and Orson Welles’ 1941 masterpiece, ‘Citizen Kane,’ which prompted an audience member to ask Dauber if there was a reason why so many Westerns came out of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Dauber had a ready answer: North Hollywood and Burbank, in those days, were teeming with rodeo shows. ‘There was a surplus of cowboys,’ he said. The visitor then shifted gears, bringing his talk back to the bigger picture about the big pictures. ‘Question is: is show biz really different from all other businesses?’ Dauber asked rhetorically. ‘Well, it is and it isn’t.’ Rather than go into specifics, he wrapped up his speech with a quote from ‘Adam’s Rib’ screenwriter Garson Kanin: ‘The trouble with Hollywood as an art is that it’s too much of a business, and the trouble with it as an industry is that it’s too much of an art.’
Thursday, April 22 – Thursday, April 29
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
Storytime for children ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The Citizen of the Year dinner, sponsored by the Palisadian-Post since 1947, begins at 6:15 p.m. (with a social hour) at American Legion Post 283 on La Cruz Drive. The gala will honor ‘Citizen’ Rose Gilbert and three Golden Sparkplug Award winners selected by the Community Council: Village Green custodian Marge Gold, opera singer Linda Jackson Vitale, and speed-limit advocate Eric Bollens. Pacific Palisades resident Kathy Magliato, M.D., discusses and signs ‘Healing Hearts: A Memoir of a Female Heart Surgeon,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Dr. Magliato is currently director of women’s cardiac services at Saint John’s Health Center, and is developing a women’s heart center at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Snapshots Literary Troupe, produced and hosted by Eric Vollmer, presents ‘Shakespeare: Keepin’ the Beat with the Bard,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Tonight’s event pays tribute to The Bard on his 446th birthday. Music at St. Matthew’s presents a journey across four centuries by the award-winning Concord Ensemble with music by Gesualdo, Sch’tz, Stravinsky and P’rt, 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1031 Bienveneda. Tickets at the door: $35. David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama ‘Proof’ continues tonight, 8 p.m., at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. The Theatre Palisades production runs Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon through May 9. For ticket information, visit theatrepalisades.org or call the box office at (310) 454-1970.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Garage sale and free car wash, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. Palisades Presbyterian’s annual rummage and estate jewelry sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 15821 Sunset Blvd. The event raises funds for the church’s youth program. For information, call 310-454-0737.
SUNDAY, APRIL 25
Canyon Charter School will hold its Annual Fiesta and Silent Auction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Santa Monica Canyon. The event is free and open to the public. Parking (including shuttle service to the school) will be available at Marix Restaurant, 118 Entrada Dr. in the Canyon. Visit www.canyoncharter.com/fiesta for more information. Festival of Brides bridal show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri. To pre-register, visit festivalofbrides.com. Fancy Feet Dance Studio is presenting ‘Our Gift of Light IV,’ a benefit show to raise money for the Save the Children Foundation Haiti Emergency Relief Fund at 2 p.m. at Palisades High School’s Mercer Hall. Young artists from Southern California will present a dance-filled afternoon for the cause. A reception will follow the performance. Tickets ($20; $10 students) are available at the door, or email: fancyfeetdancestudio@gmail.com
MONDAY, APRIL 26
The Pacific Palisades Civic League’s monthly board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Tauxe Hall at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The public is invited. New business will include 631 Haverford (a new two-story residence) and a carport addition for 509 Mount Holyoke. Old business will address a second-story addition at 810 Iliff.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
Sunrise Assisted Living hosts a free Alzheimer’s support group on the second Monday and fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 15441 Sunset. RSVP: the front desk (310) 573-9545.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Ronald Alexander, Ph.D., discusses and signs ‘Wise Mind, Open Mind: Finding Purpose and Meaning in Times of Crisis, Loss and Change,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Alexander, a psychotherapist, leadership consultant and clinical trainer, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of California and Colorado.
Four Teachers Honored with Petrick Awards
The Palisades Charter School Foundation has announced the five teachers who will receive this year’s Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Awards for their successes in the classroom. The honorees are Kenter Canyon Elementary third-grade teacher Inyoung Lee, Paul Revere Middle School librarian Cynthia Murphy, Palisades Charter High history teacher Steve Burr and Topanga Elementary fourth-grade teaching team Marta Graves and Marianne Bordier. ‘ ‘We have so many outstanding teachers in the Palisades Complex, and the foundation strives to honor their accomplishments,’ said Susie Newman, co-chair of the foundation and Petrick Awards chair. ‘We honor these educators as examples of what outstanding instruction can do to inspire students of all ages.’ The award, given annually since 2003, honors the late Lori Petrick, who was a popular third- and fourth-grade teacher at Marquez and Palisades Elementary schools, respectively. The teachers will each receive $2,000 and a crystal trophy during an afternoon ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Oak Room on June 13. Any educator who works within the Palisades Charter Complex for five or more years can apply for the award. Teachers must submit a 2,000-word essay or a 10-minute videotape explaining why their teaching methods represent the best practices in education. Applicants are asked to describe how they communicate high expectations to their students. Judges Michelle Bennett and Teresa Riddle (both retired principals) reviewed the applications and then visited the teachers’ classrooms. The judges were impressed with how Burr taught his advanced placement world history class at PaliHi. ‘[He employed] peer work in addition to whole-group instruction,’ Newman said, adding that Burr had high expectations for his students and gave thoughtful responses to their questions. The judges applauded Murphy for inspiring Revere students to visit the library by inviting authors to speak, providing cartooning instruction and offering career talks. While the judges observed Lee teaching her third-graders how to write business letters, they found that ‘she set high, clear expectations, while at the same time relating well to each student ‘ the students were extremely engaged in the process of writing, thinking and learning,’ Newman said. The judges praised fourth-grade teaching team Marta Graves and Marianne Bordier for effectively integrating curriculum around California history. The teachers used art (candle-making and basket-weaving) to teach the students about the California Missions. They also tied literature into the history lessons with books such as Scott O’Dell’s ‘Island of the Blue Dolphins,’ which is based on the true story of a Nicole’o Indian stranded on one of the Channel Islands, and Sid Fleischman’s ‘By the Great Horn Spoon,’ which takes place during the California Gold Rush. ‘Students were proud of their [work] and inspired to learn,’ Newman said. The Palisadian-Post will write about each of the winners in future issues.
Wells Fargo Opens on Sunset
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Wells Fargo Bank will be open for business at its new location, 15240 Sunset Blvd., starting this Monday, April 26. The bank is moving from Swarthmore Avenue, where it has served the community for 33 years, into the newly renovated 5,000-sq.-ft. Wachovia space (between Philip’s French Cleaners and Designer’s Rug Resource). Wells Fargo bought out Wachovia for $15.4 billion in fall 2008.   ’The new larger location will allow Wells Fargo to better serve the community of Pacific Palisades by allowing more team members to serve the growing community,’ said Robbin Preciado, Wells Fargo Pacific Coast Community Bank regional president.   The bank will have 20 service professionals with seven tellers and 13 banker desks available. All four Wachovia employees will be retained on the staff. Jeffrey Wolff, the current manager at the Wells Fargo branch, will continue to oversee operations.   Wells Fargo decided to remodel the Wachovia building to use the space more efficiently.’The original front door was moved to allow for a new conference room for meetings with clients and to provide 24-hour access to the ATMs. The bank has invested in two additional envelope-free ATMs for a total of three ATMs.   Protective glass was also installed at the teller windows to help deter bank robberies.   In addition, the bank has installed an awning, repainted the exterior walls to the Wells Fargo corporate colors and replaced the signage. The Wachovia banners now covering the new signage will be removed Monday.   Inside the bank, Wells Fargo’s historical services group created two murals that represent the historical landscape of the Palisades.   When the bank opens Monday, customers will be able to use 15 parking spaces behind the building, plus metered parking at the city-owned parking lot (15216 Sunset, adjacent to the Chase Bank building).   Wells Fargo’s decision to move increases the vacancies on the 1000 block of Swarthmore to five, including those formerly occupied by Andana, a la Tarte, The Prince’s Table and Roy Robbins.
Wells Fargo Opens on Sunset
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Wells Fargo Bank will be open for business at its new location, 15240 Sunset Blvd., starting this Monday, April 26. The bank is moving from Swarthmore Avenue, where it has served the community for 33 years, into the newly renovated 5,000-sq.-ft. Wachovia space (between Philip’s French Cleaners and Designer’s Rug Resource). Wells Fargo bought out Wachovia for $15.4 billion in fall 2008.   ’The new larger location will allow Wells Fargo to better serve the community of Pacific Palisades by allowing more team members to serve the growing community,’ said Robbin Preciado, Wells Fargo Pacific Coast Community Bank regional president.   The bank will have 20 service professionals with seven tellers and 13 banker desks available. All four Wachovia employees will be retained on the staff. Jeffrey Wolff, the current manager at the Wells Fargo branch, will continue to oversee operations.   Wells Fargo decided to remodel the Wachovia building to use the space more efficiently.’The original front door was moved to allow for a new conference room for meetings with clients and to provide 24-hour access to the ATMs. The bank has invested in two additional envelope-free ATMs for a total of three ATMs.   Protective glass was also installed at the teller windows to help deter bank robberies.   In addition, the bank has installed an awning, repainted the exterior walls to the Wells Fargo corporate colors and replaced the signage. The Wachovia banners now covering the new signage will be removed Monday.   Inside the bank, Wells Fargo’s historical services group created two murals that represent the historical landscape of the Palisades.   When the bank opens Monday, customers will be able to use 15 parking spaces behind the building, plus metered parking at the city-owned parking lot (15216 Sunset, adjacent to the Chase Bank building).   Wells Fargo’s decision to move increases the vacancies on the 1000 block of Swarthmore to five, including those formerly occupied by Andana, a la Tarte, The Prince’s Table and Roy Robbins.
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FURNISHED HOMES 2
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STEPS FROM THE BLUFFS. Fabulous large studio, newly designer decorated. Full kitchen, granite, stainless appliances, full bath, private patio entrance, partially furnished. Laundry. Utilities, WIFI & HDTV included. No pets. 6 mo. lease minimum. N/S. $1,700/mo. (310) 454-3806
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ROOMS FOR RENT 3
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YOUNG PALISADIAN FAMILY is looking for a new home. We would love to find a 2 BR guesthouse for an affordable rent. OFFER house/pet sitting or errands, in return. Excellent references. (310) 279-8968
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
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ATTORNEYS 7a
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BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
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COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
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HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
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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
PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g
PRIVATE DOG WALKER/housesitter, Palisades & Santa Monica. S.M. Canyon resident. Please call or email Sherry, (310) 383-7852, www.palisadesdogwalker.com
MISCELLANEOUS 14k
UCLA MUSIC MAJOR. seeks summer work. Prefer music industry. Trumpet lessons to beginning students. Drives. Aaron, (310) 626-2590
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
HOMEWORK CLUB ‘ Math, Chemistry, Physics. M.-Th., 8:30-9:30 pm. in Atrium Bldg. (310) 459-3239
SPANISH. Palisades resident from South America, patient & friendly, offers Spanish tutoring to all student levels. Learn, improve & gain self confidence at school, traveling, work, etc. (310) 741-8422
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES 15g
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS! * Over 10 yrs. exper coaching & teaching kids how to swim! Pepperdine student w/ excellent resume & refs. Call/email Claire: claire.dennard@pepperdine.edu (281) 770-8145
MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUCTION 15h
LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR * Become a better player. ‘ Chords ‘ Scales ‘ Lead ‘ $25-1/2 hour, $45-hour ‘ I drive to you. (310) 871-1163 ‘ james.lewis@vanguard.edu
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
HAGGAI’THE HANDYMAN. General Construction and Repair Services. 25 years experience. Non-lic. Local references. Call Shannon, (310) 367-5529. T&M $35/hr.
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
THE ULTIMATE PAINTING CO. 36 yrs int/ext residential & TI painting/wood staining/drywall & plaster/metal coatings/wood decks/powerwashing. Ask for Tim, (818) 815-7464. Lic. #522464
NANSEA’S PAINT/PAPERHANGING ‘ Interior/Exterior . . . Unsurpassed craftsmanship ‘ Since 1988. St. Lic. #537105. (818) 883-4600
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
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
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
PERSONAL ASSISTANT WANTED * Local busy in-home business needs part-time ass’t. Billing, light phones, copying, filing. Female. Must be personable; flexible duties. Refs req’d. Dianne, (310) 729-3291
FURNITURE 18c
STEARNS & FOSTER CA KING mattress Winterthur. Only slept on 2 weeks. Wonderfully comfortable. $1,000. Call Carol at (310) 454-4476
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GIANT SALE! Estate jewelry, collectibles, housewares, books, clothes and much more! Sat., April 24th, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 15821 Sunset at El Medio
Patio chairs/tables/collectibles/knic-knacs/art/linens/clothes/jewelry. Good fun stuff. 16620 Merivale Ln. Pac. Pal. (Sunset/Bienvenida/Akron/Lachman) Fri.-Sat., Apr. 23-24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.bmdawson.com
TWO-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Sat., April 24th, 9-1. 630 & 636 Haverford Ave. Furniture, antiques, bikes, clothes. No early birds. If it rains, reschedule for May 1st.
MISCELLANEOUS 18g
1990 ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA volume 6. Complete set. Excellent condition. Gold leaf pages. $250. Also 1990-1994 Britannica Annuals, $100. Palisadian. Call (310) 266-4651
HOSPITAL BED. Single, electric or manual. $200. (310) 454-9894
FuelRx Offers Boot Camps in Malibu
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PALISADES PACESETTERS
John C. Morrissey ran in Monday’s 114th Boston Marathon and did Pacific Palisades proud by completing the 26.2-mile course in three hours, 28 minutes and 24 seconds. The 52-year-old averaged just under an 8 minutes per mile pace and finished 483rd in his age division. Kenya’s Robert Cheruiyot won in a record time of 2:05:52. Ryan Hall was the first American finisher, placing fourth in 2:08:41. Teyba Erkesso of Ethiopia won the women’s race in 2:26:11. Austin Kamel, a sophomore at Harvard-Westlake High and Corpus Christi School graduate, was recently named to the Arizona Big League Dugout National Invitational All-Tournament Team after pitching six innings to lead the Wolverines to a 8-4 upset over host Horizon, the 2009 state champion. Harvard-Westlake was among 22 teams in the tournament and Kamel was one of 16 players from high schools across the country selected All-Tournament. He formerly played in the Palisades Pony Baseball Association. Former Palisades High pitcher Cole Cook has been named West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week for the first time this season and the second time in his career. Pepperdine’s redshirt sophomore threw a complete game with six strikeouts in the Waves’ 11-2 win at Gonzaga on Saturday in Spokane, Washington. Cook has a 2-4 record this season, but his 3.25 earned-run average ranks fourth in the WCC and his strikeout and innings pitched totals are among the top seven in the conference. He’s also been credited with three complete games and picked up his second career save earlier this month following a one-run victory over Cal State Northridge. Defender Ali Riley won her first game in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, playing all 90 minutes in FC Gold Pride’s 3-1 victory over Sky Blue FC of New Jersey last Saturday at Castro Valley Athletic Stadium in the Bay area. Riley led her hometown Pali Blues to their second straight W-League title last year with the help of Stanford teammate Kelly O’Hara, who had two assists Saturday
