Pacific Palisades Pacesetters

July 28, 2010

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

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July 28, 2010

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

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July 28, 2010

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

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July 28, 2010

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.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 22, 2010

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July 22, 2010

MALIBU LA COSTA ACTIVE BCH CLUB RIGHTS LOT. 3900 Carbon Canyon Road. Own share in private beach and tennis courts. Zoned residential, legal lot: 6,280 sq. ft. burn-out site. 160 feet of road frontage just off PCH. GREAT INVESTMENT. For sale by owner. $129,000. (310) 317-0700

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

MALIBU CIVIC CENTER CONDO. Single story garden unit with courtyard and private entrance, quiet and secluded 2 BR, 2 full bath, near Pepperdine, shopping and beaches. Entire complex recently refurbished w/ pool, tennis courts and laundry. Great location. For sale by owner: $439,000. (310) 317-0700

FURNISHED HOMES 2

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

PAC. PAL. First floor of 2-story house. Master bdrm + guest room w/ sep entry, 2 bths, study, living rm, dining rm, kitchen w/ brkfst area, laundry. All utils, cable, internet, gardener, maid. Steinway grand. Beautiful garden. Quiet. Walk to village, bus, beach, hiking trails. No storage, no pets. $2,100/mo. + $2,000 sec. 2-year lease. Avail. 8/1. (310) 459-6462

MALIBU OCEAN VIEW GUEST HOUSE. Carbon Canyon. 1 BR, 1 bath, laundry, full kitchen and storage. Private tranquil setting with amazing canyon and ocean vistas set in acreage far apart from main residence and other homes. Private entrance and parking, pool. Eames, Noguchi modern interior. Available August 1, furnished or unfurnished. Water & electr. included. For rent by owner. $2,500/mo. (310) 317-0700

SUPER CHARMING furnished 2 bd, 1.5 ba cottage with large yard, separate 1 bd, 1 ba off garage. $4,975/mo. Dolly Niemann, Prudential Cal Realty, Lic. #00416255. (310) 230-3706

TRANQUIL WOODED SETTING. Wonderful 2 bed/bath furnished & equipped to move right in for few months or years. All utilities, cable, internet included. $2,780/mo. (310) 454-2568

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

DUPLEX FOR RENT. 1 bdrm + fireplace, 1 bath, quiet residential area near village. $2,600/mo. (310) 738-4400

HIGHLANDS PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN w/ ocean view, bright, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, high ceilings, fireplace, 2 decks, stainless steel appliances, olympic pool, tennis, gym, gardener incl. $4,200/mo. Marty, (310) 459-2692

3 BDRM, 1 BA. $3,800/mo. 1/2 utilities, 2 car parking, close to village, schools, shops & beach. Pets ok. Appliances, W/D, D/W & refrigerator. Min 1 year lease. By appt. only. Eric, (310) 428-3364

CHARMING 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN THE PALISADES! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, light, bright unit in a duplex walking distance from the beach, the bluffs, and into town. This unit has high ceilings and an open floor plan. It has a lush private yard, washer and dryer in the unit, and a dish washer. Landlord pays water and gardener. It is available August 15, 2010. Dogs O.K. $3,400/mo. Please contact Tiffany at (310) 849-9592

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM FOR RENT. Fully furnished Palisades 2 bedroom apartment, July 15-Sept. 1. Cozy home. $2,300/mo. all in. T: (310) 270-3248, info@patrickholland.co.uk

UNUSUAL unique spacious 1 bd/1 bth (800 ft) mucho charm apt in Mediterranean triplex. All appliances, frplc, hdwd, garage, grdn, ldry. 1 mi. to village & bch. N/S, no pets, 1 yr lse. $2,250/mo. (310) 804-3142

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

TWO BEDROOM, ONE BATH, sunny & roomy upper floor, glimpse of bay, walk to daily errands. Small pet considered. Available now. $2,200/mo. 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

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

SMALL GUEST COTTAGE. Charming studio apt. Separate entrance, built-ins, micro and storage area w/ washer/dryer. $850/mo. Utilities & cable included. Street parking, no pets. (310) 210-8455

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

SPECTACULAR OCEAN/MOUNTAIN VIEW IN PACIFIC PALISADES. 3.5% BROKER COOPERATION. CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, BATHROOM WITH MARBLE TILE SPA TUB. MULTIPLE PATIO BALCONY, LARGE GOURMET KITCHEN WITH TOP STAINLESS APPLIANCES, 24/7 SECURITY GUARDED. HEATED POOL, JACUZZI AND HEALTH CLUB PRIVILEGES. (310) 463-7826, drsgoodman@yahoo.com

RENTALS TO SHARE 3a

LOOKING FOR A FURNISHED BEDROOM in a house or large condo/apartment. Middle aged, professional single man, quiet, neat, non-smoker, responsible. Great tenant. (240) 461-3643

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

CORNER WINDOW OFFICE, cathedral ceilings, 2nd floor, First Federal Bank building on Sunset, in Palisades Village, 320 sq. ft. $1,200/mo. Call Ev Maguire, (310) 600-3603 or (310) 454-0840

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

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

PALISADES OFFICE FOR RENT: 2nd floor, 15115-1/2 Sunset Blvd. Across from Ralphs. $800/mo. (310) 459-3493

OFFICE RENTAL. Unique Village office space. Quiet, quaint setting with Village view, 4 rooms including kitchen & bath. Fantastic location. $1,495/mo. Bob, (310) 459-1220

SHOP: STORE FRONT LEVEL IN VILLAGE. PRICED TO RENT. (310) 454-4668

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3f

BIG EMPTY HOUSE? Colorado security executive (44) will live on your property, pay some rent and take care of it. Excellent references, Ivy League degree, law enforcement experience. I need to be in Malibu/Westside for one year researching and writing a screenplay. Your house will never be safer! Please contact davefriend496@gmail.com or call (303) 815-5911

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

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

PERSONAL ASSISTANT available. Full or part time, long or short term. Reliable, mature & confidential. Great organization skills, travel experience, local errands, event planning. Residing in Palisades for 16 yrs. $30/hr. (818) 404-3434 (c), (310) 573-1008 (h)

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS 7o

DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS? We help business owners increase their sales and income using proven strategies on the internet. ‘ Works on ANY business or profession ‘ We can design and build a website if you don’t have one ‘ Attracts targeted visitors to your website ‘ Converts visitors into long-term buying customers. Call Michael: (310) 230-1278 for a FREE consultation

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

LOOKING FOR A NANNY OR HOUSEKEEPER? I’m available full-time or part-time. I have references. I’m responsible and honest. I speak little English. Call Patricia, (424) 354-7758

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY. Available now, Monday-Friday. Excellent local references, legal to work in this country. Drivers license, own car. Comfortable with pets. Feel free to call me at: (323) 542-7729 or rahurtado79@yahoo.com

I’M LOOKING FOR A HOUSEKEEPING/Nanny position. I’m available Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Good experience. Speak little English. Good references. Comfortable w/ pets. Call me at (562) 233-3633

HOUSEKEEPER. Looking for a full time position. Excellent references, own car, CA DL, perfect English. Phone Ana Maria, (310) 733-7175

HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY: Looking for flexible live-out housekeeper/nanny M-F to clean home, drive children, cook family meals & babysit during school vacations. Fluent in English & drivers license required. Email or text: whr321@yahoo.com, (213) 452-2898

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

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 & 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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July 22, 2010

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

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July 22, 2010

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.

Pali Students Win Big at Teen Film Festival

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July 22, 2010

(Back row, left to right) Harry Keenan, teacher Kerry Feltham, Max Groel, Zeus Lehel, (center) Dane Majors and (front) John Frohman all had a part in “Batman Starts.”

‘Batman Starts,’ a film directed by Palisades High students Max Groel and Harry Keenan, was just one of 33 entries selected from 180 submissions for the Fifth Annual Santa Monica Teen Film Festival. The triumph came when their film took three of the top honors, including Best of the Fest (overall winner), best live action and the Saturday Audience Choice award. For their efforts, they received three trophies and $400 at the awards ceremony in the Santa Monica Library auditorium on June 20. According to PaliHi film instructor Kerry Feltham, the six boys involved with the movie are still trying to figure out how to divide the prizes. The nine-minute film, which can be viewed on YouTube under ‘Wangypong The Movie,’ was an assignment for their Film 2 class under Feltham, who in addition to being an accredited high school teacher is also a Directors Guild of America director. ’Any technique we covered [in the last two years], they used and used successfully,’ said Feltham, a Pacific Palisades resident. ’Batman Starts’ begins as a tongue-in-cheek look at crime in Pacific Palisades, which Batman, played with great aplomb by PaliHi senior Dane Majors (son of actor Lee Majors), keeps in check. As the film progresses, the actors get into a fight and Groel and Keenan are left trying to salvage their movie after an actor takes his camera and the Batman cape he has loaned to the production and goes home. Junior John Frohman provides a brilliant take as the ‘Joker’ and Shane Ciacci is a natural as an actor who comes to audition as a replacement. Zeus Lehel rounds out the cast with his assertive opinions. Unlike a studio film, no one was paid, and props, like the rubber shovel, were borrowed. But like many studio films, ‘Batman Starts’ faced a screening deadline and needed to be completed by PaliHi finals week (June 21-24). With all of the cast in almost every scene, scheduling a shoot became a nightmare because someone always had another commitment. As finals week approached, studying for other courses became a priority. Groel and Keenan wanted to reshoot a different ending (‘another minute of something that made more sense,’ Groel said) but there wasn’t time. Keenan edited all seven scenes, each of which required about two hours a day for three to four days. Feltham, who worked at MGM, Warner Brothers and Paramount (associate producer of ‘Shogun’), and won the 1983 Cannes Jury Prize for his short film, teaches students ‘the basics and the grammar of film’ in his first-year film class. Students make a music video, a two-to-three-minute action short, a documentary and a six-minute drama. In Film 2, which Groel and Keenan completed in June, Feltham teaches additional techniques. ‘I give them the nuts and bolts and basic stuff and let them go,’ he said of his second-year students. Once Feltham saw their completed film, he entered it in the Santa Monica Festival and the Mill Valley Film Festival. Groel and Keenan, who began their film careers by making videos of skateboarders, started collaborating in eighth grade at Paul Revere under the name Wangypong. ’We wanted a name for our productions,’ Groel said, ‘so I asked my dad for an idea and he gave me a slang dictionary.’ After finding the name wangy (which means smelly) and pong (cane), he combined them together and got Keenan’s approval. Now a senior, Keenan recently attended a performing arts camp at UCLA with Majors, and is attending a similar camp at Pepperdine with Groel and Frohman through the end of July. ’I don’t want to do general academics in college,’ Keenan said. ‘Cal Arts Film School is my first choice.’ His parents are Liz and Peter (a producer with Backyard Productions). Groel, whose parents are Palisadians Penny and Rick (a television writer), is a senior and hopes to attend a liberal arts college back East. ‘I want the opportunity to try a lot of different things before I decide my career and focus,’ he said. Majors moved from Detroit to the Palisades three years ago with his parents, Karen Velez and Lee Majors. He learned to surf and is a member of the PaliHi surf team. ‘I’m thinking of film and acting, but I am just going to see,’ he said. Lehel, a senior, plays lacrosse and is on the surf team. He moved to the Palisades from London three years ago with his director/cinematographer father Jason and mom Cassy. ’I’m thinking about Cal State Humboldt; they have a good film department,’ Lehel said. ‘I see what my dad does for a living and it’s kind of fun.’ Frohman, who lives in West Los Angeles, would like to go straight into show business, but his father Clayton, a screenwriter, wants him to go to college before making that decision. His mother is Andrea. And Feltham? He wishes he could offer Film 3 at PaliHi.

‘I Remember You! You’re the Dentist

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July 22, 2010

Memories of Pacific Palisades, Circa 1952-1970

Six women who all grew up in the Marquez Knolls area and graduated from Palisades High got together in March to plan their 40th high school reunion. Left to right, Liz Heald Lev, Janet Betts Dean, Roberta Ross Donohue, Tina Mollis, Suzie Bierman and Andrea Borden Roberts. Janet, Tina and Andrea all flew in from out-of-state for the long weekend of planning and memories. Liz, Suzie and Roberta still live locally.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

By TINA MOLLIS Special to the Palisadian-Post I recently became reacquainted with five of my grammar school girlfriends from Marquez Elementary (yep, Facebook). We had all attended Marquez, Paul Revere Junior High and Palisades High School (winter class of 1970), and for the most part, we hadn’t seen much of each other since graduation. Our upcoming 40th high school reunion provided the impetus for a ‘pre-reunion,’ so we found a time where we could fly in and meet up for what turned out to be a glorious weekend. For three days we reminisced, laughed, caught up, walked around town (in the ‘village’), had a group professional photo taken, took drives, dined, laughed and yes’even cried a bit. We talked about how we all ended up there vis-‘-vis our parents. In my case, my East-Coast parents moved from Coronado in 1952 when I was barely a year old. My father opened a dental practice at 859 Via de la Paz (later at 875 Via) and for most of my life we lived on Alcima near El Medio. When we took our reunion photo, the Palisadian-Post photographer asked me: What is different about the Palisades then and the Palisades now? Great question and one that gave me pause, as there are differences. I had two immediate responses to his question: First, as kids, we felt very safe. From age seven and up, we could (and did) walk, roller skate, skateboard or bike to the village. We could go unsupervised all day long and play outside, go to the park, the Hobby Shop, the library or ice cream parlors. There were no nannies and our parents did not worry about our safety (even my strict Greek parents). On Halloween, we could go trick-or-treating all night (on those balmy Santa Ana evenings) without supervision. Groups of kids would collect grocery-sized bags of candy and walk into different neighborhoods for more loot. In junior high and high school there were fun things to do during the day and at night. We would walk to the beach through the canyons and spend the entire day. At night we could meet up at the Bay Theater where there were hordes of kids out front. After the movies we could go to the Hot Dog Show, Will Wright’s Ice Cream or other locales. Some other favorite places were John’s Bakery, Leo’s Bicycle Shop, Buddy Ebsen’s Dance Studio, Anita Jeans and Dilly’s Ice Cream. The world was a safer place back then and, in this beach community, we could have lots of unsupervised, outdoor fun. Second, Pacific Palisades was definitely a more affordable place to live and was home to people of all economic classes. Homes did not start in the millions of dollars. Yes ‘ we lived among celebrities/movie stars/industry elite (we saw and conversed with them in our markets and local stores; we went to school with their kids), but everyone was always friendly and pretty unfazed about it all. (I suspect they felt safer too ‘ I don’t remember any paparazzi.) You could own a home in the Palisades whether you were a mechanic, medical professional, gaffer, insurance salesperson, writer, actor, shop owner, musician, dancer or pilot. It was possible to live here as a homeowner or renter because it was affordable to more economic classes of people. What I noticed now (and have been told by friends) is that homes get sold, torn down, and in their place stand huge mega-homes. It appears that the Palisades is unaffordable now to most people, but back then, we all lived here and enjoyed the small-town beach community feel within a large city. During our ‘Marquez ‘reunion this spring, we did a lot of walking around town. One day, we went into a dress shop and while there, I was introduced to a woman whose name I recognized (I believed she had lived a few doors down from my old house). She was much older than me so I wasn’t certain, but when we started talking and I introduced myself as a possible old neighbor of hers she said, ‘Oh yes, I remember you ‘ you’re the dentist’s daughter.’ It’s funny how that comment meant so much to me. I couldn’t get it out of my head and have pondered why it resonated. I have concluded that it’s because I was quickly transported back to a time where people knew who you were and sort of kept track of you ‘ not in a meddling kind of way, but in a community kind of way. I thoroughly enjoyed this brief interlude with this woman who I barely knew then, but yet we knew of each other. There is a funny comfort in that and I wonder, does it even exist much anymore in our busy world? Time has of course marched on and much has changed ‘ the Palisades along with it. Those in my generation are now middle-aged (how I hate that term). Some of us are parents, some grandparents, and our own parents are either quite old or have passed on. While I know intellectually that change is the one constant we can count on in life and that change is good, I cherish my memories of the ‘Old’ Palisades. When my father died in 1999, I went to the Post so they could put an obituary in the paper. I was met with the loving open arms of Roberta and a staff of professionals who wrote an entire article about my father and his life. That meant so much to me, and in fact I received cards from his old friends whom I had lost touch with. To be honest, when I graduated from PaliHi to start my life, I couldn’t wait to leave the Palisades. I was ready for adventure and returned only periodically to visit my father. I have since lived all over the United States and know I have had a great journey. I am married with a teenage daughter and have enjoyed bringing her back here for visits. I realize now that I took some things for granted back then and that I lived in the Palisades during a great time. As a child I faced much adversity (my mom died from cancer when I was 11). There were many people who helped me, and I don’t think I recognized that’How I lived in a community that was safe, that I could depend on, that knew who I was ‘ I was the dentist’s daughter. I am grateful that I grew up here when I did. Thanks, mom and dad, for moving here and to all the people in the community who made this a really great place to grow up. Tina Mollis lives in Seattle with her husband, Robert, and their daughter, Chloe.

Hal Boren, Jr., 85; Worked at Rand and Northrup

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July 22, 2010

Harold Eugene Boren, Jr., a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, died peacefully on June 28 at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. Hal, as he was affectionately known, was 85.’ Born in Springfield, Missouri, on January 26, 1925, Hal was the only child born to Harold and Gladys (Hickman) Boren. He enjoyed math and science as a young boy, and frequently challenged the neighborhood firemen to board games such as chess and checkers. When he was a senior in high school, Pearl Harbor was bombed, leading to his decision to sign up for the Navy V-12 training program.’He enrolled at Purdue University, where he studied electrical engineering and obtained his master’s degree in physics.’ ‘ When the war ended, Hal was assigned to the Office of Naval Research in Washington, D.C.’ Here he met his future bride, Anne Herkalo, a secretary from Freeland, Pennsylvania. After a short courtship, they were married on February 27, 1954.’They made their home in Silver Spring, Maryland, and had three children, Patricia, Pam and Dave.’After leaving the Navy, Hal worked at Applied Physics Laboratory.’ Seeking milder winters and year-round sunshine, Hal recalled a visit to Long Beach during his Navy days and how nice California was.’The family ventured west on a cross-country road trip to California in 1961 and found paradise in Pacific Palisades.’Hal worked a few years at Operations Research Institute as a technical editor before being hired by The Rand Corporation in Santa Monica, where he was employed for 15 years.’Hal’s strong mathematical abilities and interests were well-suited for this job.’He worked on cost analysis and long-range planning, utilizing learning curve applications. ‘ Rand’s close proximity to his home allowed Hal to be an involved father and a baseball coach for his son at the Recreation Center in the 1960s. Hal was a baseball enthusiast throughout his life, and loved taking his family to the California Angels games in Anaheim and watching pitcher Nolan Ryan on the mound. In addition, Hal was a staunch UCLA Bruins fan, and especially admired and supported John Wooden and his basketball teams and program. A highlight of Hal’s life was having John Wooden accept his invitation to join his family for lunch.’ In 1976, Hal was offered a job at Northrop Corporation in Hawthorne, where he worked until his retirement in 1990.’During this time, he wrote a technical book entitled ‘Mathematical Principles of the Integral Learning Curve’ to help with manufacturing cost analysis.’ ‘ Upon his retirement, Hal and Anne bought a vacation condo in Lake Tahoe, where they enjoyed frequent visits from their children and grandchildren.’ Throughout his life, Hal enjoyed learning interesting science facts and figures.’He amazed his family and friends with his ability to remember these facts relating to astronomy, geography and other areas of science.’He could tell you the depth of Lake Tahoe or the circumference of the earth without missing a beat. He also enjoyed researching and collecting turn-of-the-century American pendulum clocks.’ ‘ Hal will be remembered for his gentle, kind, easygoing personality.’He loved talking to people, and enjoyed his daily Starbucks coffee visits, making new friends, and sharing his wealth of knowledge with others.’He was a sweet, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.’ Predeceased by his wife in 2008, Hal is survived by his aunt, Nora (Hickman) Caplan of Maryland; his three children, Patricia of Pacific Palisades, Pam (husband Rob Sharman) of Bainbridge Island, Washington, and Dave (wife Lianne Richelieu) of Redding; and five grandchildren, Paul, Lizzy and Sarah Sharman and Sean and Kaiya Boren.’ A memorial service and celebration of Hal’s life will be held at Our Lady of Malibu on Saturday, August 21 at 11 a.m. He will be interred next to his wife at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.’ The family appreciates the kindness shown to him by the nurses and staff at Saint John’s Hospital and Berkeley East Convalescent Center.

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