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Patrick’s Diner Hangs On Amidst Dispute

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Owner Silvio Moreira and his kitchen staff at Patrick's Roadhouse. Photo: Ralph Elliott Starkweather
Owner Silvio Moreira and his kitchen staff at Patrick’s Roadhouse. Photo: Ralph Elliott Starkweather

As a reporter entered Patrick’s Roadhouse one morning before Christmas, there could not have been more than a dozen customers occupying the colorful roadside diner along PCH. On a table near the entrance, the piercing sunshine fell on a memoir by Noel Neill, the actress who portrayed Lois Lane on the old ‘Superman’ TV series, who lives nearby and frequents the Santa Monica Canyon diner. Mounted on a wooden beam overhead was a framed 1990 issue of Los Angeles magazine when Patrick’s made the hip list, and an article pointed out that no less than Arnold, Katzenberg, Ovitz, and Kurt and Goldie loved to eat here. Scrawled on the chalkboard was the day’s lunch special: tuna salad quesadilla. At the counter, manager Cherry Gustafson, a gregarious, attractive young woman with a megawatt smile in a black tee, her arms crawling with tattoos, pours a cup of coffee and jokes around with a dreadlocked surfer. On his way out, another customer hits his head on a stretch of fake pearls strung up throughout the front of the restaurant, over the lunch counter and a row of wooden booths painted bright green and adorned with shamrocks. Mixed in with the brick and wood d’cor are statues of lions and a brass deep-sea diver’s helmet, which stares out blankly toward the front entrance. The beads are hard to notice at first amid the cluster of plants, the fake snake, and the ceiling fans hanging overhead. Tinsel snowflakes and other Yuletide decorations added to the crazy visual clutter running down the restaurant’s length. ‘I don’t know if it’s very Christmas-y,’ Gustafson admitted regarding the plastic pearls, ‘but I just put it up.’ This was just a typical morning at Patrick’s, an inexpensive, informal breakfast and lunch destination amid a two-block district of pricey restaurants. Except in a legal sense, this was not. It was Friday, December 18, the day after the eviction date for Patrick’s had expired; the result of a complicated landlord dispute between Anthony Fischler, from whom owner Silvio Moreira sublets on a month-to-month basis, and M & M Investments, from whom Fischler leases. A December 21 Los Angeles Times article further suggested in-fighting between Fischler and his siblings over management of the property. And on this date, observing Gustafson’s upbeat, outsized personality and the mountain of home fries sizzling on the kitchen grill, there was absolutely no sense of impending closure. On Tuesday morning this week, Patrick’s was still standing. Elvis crooned ‘That’s All Right, Mama’ over the speakers as Moreira was hands on, refilling beverages, serving entrees and answering phones. Wearing a t-shirt, faded jeans and a hoody, the youthful Moreira could easily be mistaken for one of his customers, and he appeared at home among his regulars. ‘There are real people here,’ said the Culver City resident. ‘Everybody’s welcome here. I price it so that the plumbers, the street workers can eat here, people who love to surf. I welcome everybody.’ A call came in. After a long pause, Moreira replied, ‘I appreciate your support.’ It’s been like this for the past few weeks, and Moreira said he was appreciative of the community outpouring, not to mention impressed with how savvy some customers were regarding the particulars of his situation, which has been well-chronicled by various media outlets. So where does the situation stand this week? ‘We’re on a holding pattern,’ said Moreira, who is waiting for a court date later this month when all parties will go before a judge to resolve the matter. Moreira said the uncertainty of the situation has been hard on him and his staff. For now, he will carry on, business as usual, and he added that Patrick’s will certainly remain open through January. Back in the 1940s, the Patrick’s Roadhouse site was occupied by the 10-unit Entrada Motel and its adjoining diner (four booths, stools and a takeout counter for the beach crowd). Roy and Dody Colburn purchased a one-quarter share of the business in 1948, named the diner Roy’s Coffee Shop, and later started their own line of custom-made beachwear (known today as Roy’s Custom Sportswear). According to oft-told lore, Patrick’s original owner, Bill Fischler, patronized Roy’s one day in 1974 while on a beach visit with his four boys. When he complained to Roy about the quality of his burgers, the owner (eager to retire) suggested that Fischler could buy the place and make his own burgers. So Fischler handed the owner $100 and, the next day, began operating the diner, which he renamed Patrick’s after his youngest son. Today, Patrick Fischler works in Hollywood as a character actor.   Moreira, a native of Portugal, came to work at Patrick’s 18 years ago to when he was a Santa Monica College student. After waiting at the restaurant for many years under Bill Fischler, Moreira assumed ownership from Bill’s son, Anthony, by 2005 after Bill’s daughter, Tracey, had become overwhelmed with running it. Bill Fischler died in 1997.   ’I’ve had so many great little moments here,’ Moreira said. ‘I’ve met so many high-profile people’senators and congressmen, entertainment people. I’ve seen a lot of celebrities come in here without make-up. Major writers and entertainment people. I’ve seen huge deals made here. People have their meetings here. It’s casual and not intimidating.’   There’s also the story behind the large mural of a woman on the side of the building’s exterior might be cosmic, if not supernatural. Right as Moreira was about to hire an artist to repaint it, the original artist, a man in his 70s who went by the nom de plume ‘Silvani,’ ‘came out of nowhere,’ Moreira said. ‘He was like a nomad, living in a camper. He came back just at the right time. Like divine intervention.’ Silvani repainted the mural in a few days.   As for the interior, ‘I painted it, I rearranged everything,’ said Moreira, referring to when he originally took over the restaurant’s reins. ‘It is totally different but no one would notice because it still feels the same.’   Patrick’s is also a survivor, having hung on after a fire in 2003 forced its closure for six months, and after a couple of years work on a neighboring Chevron station made Patrick’s parking lot inaccessible. On Tuesday, two middle-aged men dressed in black talk with Moreira as they exit.   ’Don’t wait another 10 years to come back,’ he tells them.   Enter actress Neill, who has been frequenting Patrick’s for about a decade. She told the Palisadian-Post that she usually stops by for the hot dogs or a bowl of oatmeal. She also enjoys meeting various Canyon denizens who make up Patrick’s cast of regulars.   Among the loyal patrons is Dr. Jay Grossman, a Brentwood-based dentist whose wife, Briar, grew up in Pacific Palisades. ‘She introduced me to the place and I’ve been coming here on a regular basis almost daily,’ he said.   ’This is like coming to see your friends,’ said Dr. Mark Fischman, an acupuncture specialist in the Canyon who has a menu entry (the Doctor Mark omelet) named after him. ‘It’s a second office for me.’   Customers such as Grossman and Fischman told the Post that they mourn the idea of a restaurant as distinctive and eccentric as Patrick’s being replaced (as rumored) by a trendy coffee house or yet another upscale restaurant.   ’It’s the antithesis of a Starbucks,’ Fischman said, ‘which is so corporate and clean. What you find here is something that’s unique. It’s eclectic, and it has the personal human touch.’   ’This is the last of the great coffee shops,’ said longtime customer Ralph Starkweather. ‘They’re disappearing. There once was a time when it was possible to stop at wonderful places with humans. Everything today is so corporate, even the Denny’s. Where do you go to get waitresses who call you ‘Hon’ anymore?’

Thursday, January 7 – Thursday, January 14

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 8

  Pacific Palisades resident Jules Tragarz discusses his novel ‘The Final Ethic,’ the story of a Jesuit scholar who undergoes an epiphany during World War II that sends him on an adventure-filled mission, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.   Opening night for the Theatre Palisades production of Neil Simon’s ‘Chapter Two,’ 8 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd., through February 14. For tickets, call (310) 454-1970. The comedy, directed by Sherman Wayne and produced by Martha Hunter, plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

The Temescal Canyon Association hiking group invites fellow residents to join them on an easy walk-and-talk through Santa Monica Canyon with Pacific Palisades historian Randy Young. Meet at 9 a.m. for carpooling in the front parking lot at Temescal Gateway Park. Sorry, no dogs. Information: visit temcanyon.org or call (310) 459-5931.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11

Sunrise Senior 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: Bruce Edziak at (310) 573-9545. Monthly meeting of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, 7 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. The public is invited. Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, features poets Timothy Green and Michael Child, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Come early to sign up for open mic.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12

Monthly Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Pearl Dragon restaurant, 15229 Sunset. Non-members: $25.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13

  Baby and toddler storytime, a lap-sit mix of songs, finger plays, stories and flannelboards for children under the age of 3 and their grown-ups, 10:15 a.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Contact: children’s librarian Gail Kim at (310) 459-2754. Monthly gathering of the Palisades AARP chapter, 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. The public is invited.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

  Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited. Linda Chase signs ‘Picturing Las Vegas,’ the story of a city whose history mirrors that of America itself: a tale of the frontier, of corruption and greed, of beauty and loss and ineffable hope, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Chase is also the author of ‘Surfing: Women of the Waves.’

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

Kids Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Patrice Karst reads ‘The Smile That Went Around the World’ (ages 3+), an uplifting story about how one smile finds its way around the world, cheering up everyone along the way.

Council to Discuss Cell Tower in Riviera and Vons Remodel

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The Pacific Palisades Community Council is seeking community input on a proposal to install a cell tower in the Riviera neighborhood, when it meets on Thursday, January 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the community room of the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. AT&T recently applied to install a cell tower on the public right of way along Sunset Boulevard near Capri Drive, upsetting the neighbors, who argue that the pole does not fit in aesthetically with the area. Sunset is designated as a scenic highway with no above-ground utilities.   The neighbors recently fought Verizon, which wanted to place a cell tower in that same location, causing Verizon to withdraw its application, Council Chair Richard G. Cohen told the Palisadian-Post. Cohen said he knows that the Riviera neighborhood has inadequate cell coverage, so he asked AT&T to find an alternative location for the pole such as the parking lot of the Riviera Country Club. He also asked that the tower be disguised as a tree. Kyle Sutherland, a consultant representing AT&T who will be at the January 14 meeting, told Cohen in an e-mail on December 28 that he spoke to Riviera about the proposal, and the club is in favor of locating the cell site on its property if there is community support.   Cohen would like to learn if the community finds the alternative location on the country club’s property more acceptable. Other agenda highlights include: ‘ Ira Handelman, representing Vons, will talk about plans to remodel the grocery store at Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway. Neighboring resident Carol Bruch will share her traffic safety concerns about Vons’ plans to relocate the loading dock from the south side of the building to the north side. ‘ The Council will discuss the ramifications of L.A. City Planning Department’s recent decision to postpone indefinitely the development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, which would have provided guidelines for single-family property owners who want to have a second dwelling on their property.   According to a December 17 press release from L.A. City Planning Director Gail Goldberg, the city decided not to create an ordinance at this time because of impending staff reductions due to the budget crisis.   State law requires that all cities allow second units in single-family and multi-family residential zones. The law has specific standards that all cities must follow unless the city has adopted its own ordinance. Since the city has postponed developing its own ordinance, it will comply with the parameters of the state law.

Vons Market at Sunset/PCH to Undergo Major Remodel

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This rendering shows the proposed remodeling of Vons, located on the corner of Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in March.
This rendering shows the proposed remodeling of Vons, located on the corner of Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in March.

Vons Supermarket, located on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway, will undergo a 10-week remodel starting in March if all goes as planned. ‘The remodel is a significant investment,’ said Carlos Illingworth, Vons’ manager of public affairs and government relations. ‘It will comprehensively change the look and feel of store.’ Management has not yet decided whether the store will be closed during eight weeks of interior construction. The multi-million dollar remodel also includes updating the electrical and air conditioning systems and adding new landscaping and blacktop. ‘A new state-of-the-art refrigeration system will also be installed that significantly improves energy efficiency,’ Illingworth said, noting that Vons is a ‘zero waste’ company. The loading dock will be moved from its current location on the south side of the building to the opposite side of the store. Illingworth explained, ‘We’re trying to deter loitering and vagrancy, clean up the site for customers, and give a nice appearance along the scenic highway.’ In its place, a Starbucks will be located on the southwest corner, allowing coffee drinkers a view of the ocean from a newly constructed two-level patio. To patronize Starbucks, customers will have to enter through Vons and will not be able to exit from the patio to the parking lot. Although the footprint of the building will stay the same, rearranging the interior space will increase the sales-floor size to 24,542 square feet (about half the size of a prototypical Vons). Restriping of the parking lot will increase spaces from 98 to 104. Vons has done a study that showed their customers and employees only use about half the spaces. Beach goers, commuters and others utilize the remainder of the stalls. Nearby resident Carol Bruch has raised safety concerns about the proposed location of the loading dock, which will require trucks to enter the lot off Sunset instead of PCH. Once on the lot, they will have to back up and turn across a second parking lot aisle, in order to access the loading dock. Bruch wonders, ‘How will customers driving into the parking lot from Sunset, directly behind delivery trucks, be stopped to permit the reverse maneuver directly in their path? And how will Vons protect patrons and their children who will be walking and unloading groceries into their cars in this major portion of the lot?’ Bruch told the Palisadian-Post she also worries about the traffic on Sunset with customers making left-hand turns into the Vons parking lot, while large trucks and vendor trucks are making left-hand turns at the same location to get out of the parking lot. ‘To the best of my knowledge, no proposal yet addresses either Vons’ plan for traffic within its lot or the implications for traffic on Sunset,’ Bruch said. ‘A driver making the turn into the lot could suddenly be stopped dead because a large truck is stopped or reversing in front of them. It might also endanger other drivers who suddenly find themselves stopped across the lanes of Sunset as they are turning into Vons behind the first car.’ Said Illingworth, ‘A traffic study for this project is not required and trucks already use Sunset for access.’ When asked how many large trucks come to a store on a daily basis, he said he didn’t know. ‘Truck deliveries are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Once product is low, we schedule a delivery.’ A presentation of the new plan will be made to the Palisades Design Review Board on January 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce office on Antioch, and the following night to the Community Council when it meets at 7 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library. The store opened as a Safeway in January 1969 and became a Vons in April 1989.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2010

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FURNISHED HOMES 2

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

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

ONE LEVEL REMODELED bright home, 3 bd, 2 ba, PL, TC, gym, private backyard. $4,500/mo. Judy, (310) 454-0696

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 855 Haverford, 2 BD, 1 BA, 1 PRKG. $3,000/mo. No dogs. 1 yr lease, new kitchen, hardwood flrs, GREAT landlord. (310) 230-4330

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

CUTE & COZY SINGLE mediterranean triplex near village & bluffs. Full kitchen, bath, hardwd flrs, laundry, garden, and carport. 1 year lease. Non-smoking building. No pets. $1,500/mo. (310) 804-3142

CHARMING, SUNNY UPPER UNIT. 1 bdrm. + office/den. Hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2 bthrms., 1 car garage, on-site laundry, small pet considered. $2,300/mo. (310) 459-5576

UNUSUAL, HOME-LIKE, SPACIOUS 1 bed, 1 bath, 800 sq. ft. in triplex near bluffs and village. Fireplace, bay window, hardwood, garage, laundry, garden. NS, NP. 1 yr. lease. $2,300 (310) 804-3142

2 2BD, 1BA UNIT AVAILABLE. $1,850/mo. upper unit available now. Vintage 6 unit building. Includes water. Approx. 800 sq. ft., Hardwood, tile floors. Lite & brite. Shared laundry. Pet o.k. with approval. 1 year lease. (424) 228-4570

BRENTWOOD ‘Best Country Club Location’ $1,750/mo. Across from golf course. Spacious, delightful and charming 1 bedroom. Woodburning fireplace, hardwood floors, French doors, and shutters to cute garden patio. Lovely setting in beautiful ‘Italian Villa’ style building on Montana Ave. Stainless appliances. Enc. garage, no pets, one yr. lease. (310) 826-7960

BRENTWOOD ‘Top Floor Jewel’ $2,350/mo. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath. Best location!!! Across from golf course on Montana Avenue. HAS IT ALL: Large living room with woodburning fireplace, French doors open to large garden terrace with retractable awning. Shutters throughout. Lovely bright kitchen with stainless appliances. Beautiful ‘Italian Paladin Style’ building. Manicured gardens in courtyard setting. Enc. garage, no pets, one year lease. Call (310) 826-7960

CLOSE TO THE BEACH & SHOPPING. One bedroom, one bathroom, wood floors, in a great complex with fabulous grounds in P.P. Appliances are included. Must be over 65 years of age. (310) 979-4170

SANTA MONICA ‘COTTAGE,’ $2,750/Mo. This unique and charming 1 bedroom has the feel of an East Coast Hamptons cottage. Beautifully maintained. Has everything. No pets. 1 year lease. (310) 826-7960

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CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

HOT PALISADES HIGHLANDS TOWNHOUSE. Immaculate, 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath. Pool, gym, spa, mountain view, near beach. $3,500/mo. unfurnished or $4,000/mo. furnished. (310) 795-3999

DELIGHTFUL, LARGE, LIGHT studio, separate eat-in kitchen, office alcove, ocean view. Walk to beach. Partially furnished. One person. $1,200/mo. (310) 613-1572

SPACIOUS 3 BDR, 3 BA TOWNHOME in Pacific Palisades. Tennis court & swimming pool. $3,500/mo. Call Judy, (310) 454-0696

CHIC PALISADES VILLAGE CONDO. Remodeled 2 BR, 2 BA, stainless appliances, includes wshr/dryr, storage, security building. Small pets considered. $2,750/mo. 1 year lease. (310) 454-6058

RENTALS TO SHARE 3a

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

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT in Pacific Palisades Village. $750-$1,250/mo. Call (310) 230-8335

SUBLET OFFICE(S) WITHIN EXISTING LAW FIRM. Two adjacent offices (14×14 & 11×11) available within confines of existing estate and trust law practice in the Atrium Building on Via de la Paz. Excellent opportunity for a synergistic relationship with the right practitioner. Month to month rate negotiable depending on needs. Internet available. Call (310) 459-5353 to arrange to see.

FURNISHED OFFICE ON SUNSET, near village. Mountain view, quiet, light & bright. $800/mo., terms negotiable. (310) 459-3493

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades village for lease. Lovely and spacious suite available. 750 square feet. Reasonable rent price. Excellent lease hold improvement allowance. Please call Ness, (310) 230-6712 x105, for more details.

RENTAL SPACE, STORAGE 3d

LARGE GARAGE PACIFIC PALISADES $250/mo. Ideal for furniture, vehicles, equipment storage. Secure easy access. (310) 454-1159

VACATION RENTALS 3e

MAMMOTH SKI CHATEAU RENTAL Blocks from Canyon Lodge, brand new 2400 sq. ft. premium luxury townhome with limestone and hardwood floors throughout. Sleeps up to 14 people. Call: (310) 454-7313

FOUR FULLY SELF-CONTAINED trailers for rent across from Will Rogers State Beach & about 2 miles from Santa Monica Pier. $995/mo. & $795/mo. (310) 454-2515

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

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: To pay your bills, do bookkeeping with QuickBooks, do your payroll, deposit taxes, provide W2s & 1099s, pick up your mail, track your expenses, prepare estimates for your federal and state tax returns with TurboTax, over 30 years experience. Please call RASCO @ (310) 459-4880 for references.

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

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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

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MESSENGER/COURIER SERVICES 7n

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HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE: Good local references, own transportation. Speaks English. Available Mon.-Sat. Marlene, (c) (323) 423-2558, (h) (323) 750-1957

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

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GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11

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MOVING & HAULING 11b

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STEREO, TV, VCR SERVICES 13g

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WINDOW WASHING 13h

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CATERING 14

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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

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PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

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TUTORS 15e

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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

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CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 39 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. New Construction & Remodels. Hardscapes, custom stone, stamped concrete, brick, driveways, retaining walls, BBQs, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, foundations, drainage, pool & spas, water features. Excellent local refs. Lic #309844. Bonded, ins, work comp. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 ‘ WWW.HORUSICKY.COM

CONSTRUCTION 16d

ALAN PINE, GENERAL CONTRACTOR ‘ New homes ‘ Remodeling ‘ Additions ‘ Kitchen & bath ‘ Planning/architectural services ‘ Insured ‘ Local refs. Lic. #469435. (310) 457-5655 or (818) 203-8881

CASALE CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC ‘ General Contractor Lic. #512443 ‘ Residential ‘ Commercial ‘ New Construction ‘ Additions ‘ Remodeling ‘ (866) 362-2573 (o), (323) 503-3049 (c) ‘ www.reemodeling.com

HGTV Design Team (former). HGTV Design Team. We are a full service construction/design team ready to remodel a room for you! Formally on the hit HGTV show, Rate My Space. We revive any room or outdoor space for you. With our inspired, affordable, licensed construction and design staff, we can bring your ideas to life. From simple affordable alterations to extensive overhauls and additions we are the right company for you!! Lic. #858904. Call (310) 877-5577 & (310) 877-5979. http://debonairrenovations.com/Home/Home.html

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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

BEST ELECTRICAL * Over 25 yrs experience, All phases of electrical. 24 hrs, 7 day service. (310) 621-3905. Lic. #695411

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

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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

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HANDYMAN ‘ HOOSHMAN ‘ Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Non-Lic. (Experience do it, not the paper.). 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

ALL AMERICAN HANDYMAN! Quick home/office repairs. Furniture assembly, plumbing, appliances, electric & fixtures. F/T technical student. Local refs. Non-lic. Thomas, (310) 985-2928

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SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686

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PAUL HORST ‘ Interior & Exterior PAINTING ‘ 55 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

SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 30 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com

ALL SEASONS PAINTING. Holiday specials ‘ Kitchen cabinets, garage doors, deck & fences. Interior/exterior painting specialist. ‘Green’ environmentally friendly paint upon request. Excellent referrals. Free estimate. Lic. #571061. Randy, (310) 678-7913

Owen George Cruickshank Wallpaper. Installation, removal, painting. Also, handyman services avail. Free est. Lic. #576445. (310) 459-5485

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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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BEAUTY SALON * Hair stylist station for rent in a friendly established salon. Call for information, (310) 454-3521

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

YMCA Seeks Help in Solving a $15,000 Theft

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The storage shed on the Palisades-Malibu YMCA’s Simon Meadow property at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road was burglarized over the Christmas holiday weekend. When YMCA staff members returned to work on Monday, December 28, they discovered that approximately $15,000 worth of property had been stolen, and they immediately filed a police report, according to Y Executive Director Carol Pfannkuche. Among the items stolen were two Moon Bouncers, a popcorn machine, a snow cone machine, a phone, furniture, sports equipment and tools.   Pfannkuche told the Palisadian-Post that the Y uses the equipment for its Pumpkin Patch, Christmas tree lot and all free events at the meadow such as Fun Family Fridays.   ’How tragic to steal from a charity, especially on the holidays,’ Pfannkuche said, adding that the Y was able to purchase those items through community support. ‘[Those items] really belonged to the community; the thieves were not only stealing from a nonprofit, but from every family in the community.’   Pfannkuche said that the Y intends to replace what was stolen and install an attractive new structure at the meadow with a security system, so that this does not happen again.   ’We welcome the community’s partnership in helping us,’ she said.   The Y would also appreciate any information Palisadians might have about seeing people loading equipment into a truck over Christmas weekend.’   ’We had tree lot staff loading and unloading Christmas trees, but if someone saw a truck moving the Moon Bouncers and other equipment, we would love to know about it,’ Pfannkuche said. Call the Y at (310) 454-5591.

S. Leigh Taylor, Former President of the Palisades Chamber

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S. Leigh Taylor in 1995, when she was inducted as president of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce.
S. Leigh Taylor in 1995, when she was inducted as president of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce.

S. Leigh Taylor, a former resident of Pacific Palisades and president of the Chamber of Commerce, passed away on December 6 at her residence in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, after a short illness. Leigh, born and raised in Akron, Ohio, moved to the Los Angeles area during the 1970s, and lived in the Palisades from the 1980s to 2004. For many years she had a successful secretarial and bookkeeping business that served many Palisades and Malibu residents. She also managed several local homeowners’ associations, and was the Civic League’s secretary.’ Dedicated to the Pacific Palisades community, Leigh was an active member of the Fourth of July parade committee and chaired various Chamber of Commerce committees until serving as president in 1995-96. ‘Serving the Chamber has many rewards, including the personal reward of feeling good about being able to give back to a community I love,’ Taylor said during her induction speech at the Bel-Air Bay Club. ‘The joy I feel is that I can continue to be of service with a board of dedicated people who are as interested and eager as I am to continue to make Pacific Palisades the best place to live.’ Arnie Wishnick, the Chamber’s executive director since 1993, told the Palisadian-Post on Tuesday: ‘Leigh’s former Chamber board members recall how she enthusiastically brought new ideas to the Chamber while broadening existing events. She was’always thinking.’   Leigh is survived by her companion, Aaron Green, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and by her ‘special dog,’ Roq-it. She is also survived by her sons, Jeff and Jay Reese of Ohio; her daughter, Jill Spillane of Virginia; and two granddaughters. ‘ ‘   In accordance with Leigh’s wishes, there were no services. To honor her community involvement and dedication, donations may be made to the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, 15330 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

Roberta Johnson, 90; A 63-Year Palisadian

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  Roberta Johnson, a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, died peacefully in her sleep on December 22 at age 90.   Johnson married Lt. Colonel Frederick T. Johnson in Pennsylvania in June 1942, and they moved to the Palisades in 1946. In those early years, Johnson traveled a lot because of her husband’s U.S. Air Force career, but she always enjoyed returning to the Palisades. She lived continuously on Galloway Street for more than 45 years.   Born in Pennsylvania in 1919, Johnson received her nursing degree from St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In the Palisades, she worked for many years with the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post 283, bringing joy to those who served their country so tirelessly.   Johnson’s granddaughter, Lauren Johnson, took care of her and was at her side when she passed away.   Johnson is survived by her devoted son, Tom (wife Mary) of Sherman Oaks; four loving grandchildren, Michael, Lauren, Katherine and Evan; two nieces, Michelle Achen of Pacific Palisades and Susan Delao of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and a grandniece and grandnephew. One of those rare people who brought joy to everyone, Johnson always had a positive outlook about everything she did. She will be greatly missed. On December 30, she was interred at the Los Angeles National Cemetery next to Frederick, who died in 2001.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Wildlife Care, 6520 Platt Ave., No. 203, West Hills, CA 91307.

Pearlman Wins Spot in Collage Museum

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'Girl with a Guitar' by Esther Pearlman
‘Girl with a Guitar’ by Esther Pearlman

  A collage by local Esther Pearlman, a member of the Pacific Palisades Art Association for 10 years, was accepted in the permanent collection at the International Museum of Collage and Assemblage in Fort Worth, Texas. Known as the Baker’s Dozen Collage Exchange, the competition included artists nationwide.   Visit collagemuseum.com.

Pearlman Wins Spot in Collage Museum

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'Girl with a Guitar' by Esther Pearlman
‘Girl with a Guitar’ by Esther Pearlman

  A collage by local Esther Pearlman, a member of the Pacific Palisades Art Association for 10 years, was accepted in the permanent collection at the International Museum of Collage and Assemblage in Fort Worth, Texas. Known as the Baker?s Dozen Collage Exchange, the competition included artists nationwide.   Visit collagemuseum.com.

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