Andrea Bocelli Celebrates His ‘Star’ with Adderley Students

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Andrea Bocelli admires his star on Hollywood Boulevard, surrounded by the Adderley School

Pop/opera performer Andrea Bocelli graced the streets of Hollywood and became the latest addition to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 3. His star is number 2,042 on the Walk of Fame. Bocelli treated attendees to his talent by singing ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ (‘Con Te Partiro’) with Claire Nordstrom, a soloist with the Adderley School for the Performing Arts in Pacific Palisades David Foster, credited for discovering Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Michael Bubl’, attended the ceremony and praised the singer during the dedication ceremony. One can visit Bocelli’s star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, near Orange Drive. Nordstrom has been an Adderley student since she was three years old. Currently, she is preparing to play ‘Annie’ in Harvard-Westlake’s school production this spring. She will also play the part of Louise in Adderley School’s production of ‘Gypsy’ in early May. Nordstrom toured with Bocelli for his winter Christmas special along with several other Adderley students from Pacific Palisades this past holiday season. The Italian tenor was so taken by the Adderley students’ training and talent that he called Janet Adderley, founder of the performing-arts school in the Highlands Plaza, and asked her to create an Adderley choir to join his walk of Fame ceremony.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2010

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LOTS FOR SALE 1a

MALIBU LA COSTA BEACH RIGHTS * Malibu residential vacant land at PCH and Carbon Cyn. Burn-out site w/ good geo. Activated La Costa Beach Club & tennis court rights including showers, kitchen, courts, doggie gate, private beach, etc. $129,000. (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

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

FULLY RENOVATED 3 story Mediterranean home. 1/2 block from beach. Built by J. Paul Getty for his mistress. 4 bdrm, 6 bath, billiard room w/ wet bar. 800 bottle wine cellar, 4 person elevator, several patios & decks & a multi-level yard w/ jacuzzi. Hardwood flrs, Cali tile, steam shower, 2 indoor Jacuzzi tubs, 3 car garages, loft storage. $9,000/mo. One year lease required. For more info or to set up an appointment, please contact Fidel @ (213) 494-0059, fidel@benleedsproperties.com

Santa Monica ‘Delightful’ SMALL COUNTRY HOME. Montana and 14th Street neighborhood. Charming designer’s 1 bedroom. Wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, high beam ceilings, shutters, French doors to private vine covered brick garden patio. Stainless appliances, limestone bath. Security and privacy with gated entry & intercom. Enc. garage, no pets. $2,650/mo. Call (310) 826-7960

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

$2,000/MO. SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM SUITE + DEN (ENTIRE 2ND FL.) Use of beautiful pool and gardens, kitchen including laundry facilities and maid service once a week. Parking available. Short (3 months) or long term rental accepted. Personal and professional references required. Ideal for single professional female. No pets. Reply to: swyndon@aol.com (for fastest response); or may call (310) 478-4495 between hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. or between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL & QUIET 2 BDRM, 2 BA. (1,400 sq. ft.) AC, 2 car garage parking, fireplace, pool, balconies, W/D. Walk to village. No pets, non-smoker. $3,150/mo. (310) 454-0593

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

CHARMING, SUNNY UPPER UNIT. 1 bdrm. + office/den. Hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2 bthrms., 1 car garage, on-site laundry, small pet considered. $2,200/mo. (310) 459-5576

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 62 years of age. (310) 979-4170

BRIGHT, LARGE, 3 BD+2 BA, 1,500 sq. ft., top floor, 1 garage+1 tandem, new carpets. Great closet space. 1 yr lease. N/S. $2,500/mo. (310) 498-0149

PALISADES 1 BEDROOM apt, Large remodeled, carpet, gas stove, refrigerator, one year lease, new paint, laundry, storage, covered parking. No pets, Non-smoker. $1,325/mo. (310) 477-6767

TWO UNITS AVAILABLE, two blocks from Starbucks in the village. Two bedroom $2,400/mo., studio $1,250/mo. lease. Quiet, sunny, small pet considered. (310) 883-8049

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

LARGE PALISADES VILLAGE CONDO. Remodeled 2 BR, 2 BA, stainless appliances, includes wshr/dryr, storage, security building. Small pets considered. $2,350/mo. 1 year lease. (310) 454-6058

WALK TO P.P. VILLAGE. Woodsy view, 2 bdr, 2 ba, open den, AC, W/D in unit, security bldg. 2 car parking, storage, pool, jacuzzi, gym. $2,700/mo. Available now. Nancy, (310) 454-5257

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

PALISADES (near restaurants/cliffs) Charming, unfurn 12′ x 15′ sq.ft. ROOM. Small kitchenette, bthrm/ shower. Utils paid, new carpet, street prkg. No pets. $900/mo.+sec dep. Call: Melissa, (310) 454-1573

ONE BEDROOM SUB-RENTAL, $600/mo., in high-end, artful apt. Santa Monica near ocean. Rent reduction for errands & driving. Seeking female college instructor, grad student or similar. Enjoy computer ready, small bedroom; window w/ garden view. Share bathroom. Swimming pool, rooftop patio. No smoking or drugs. Sound references. Occupant: retired arts-education professional/artist. Email: estelleh@att.net. (310) 459-5662

WANTED TO RENT 3b

WANTED: APARTMT/GUESTHSE/ROOM FOR RENT. Financially reliable, single, male Palisadian-Post reporter and indoor cat-owner is looking for an apartment/bachelor/studio/guest house to rent. Preferably in the $700-$800 range (negotiable). Palisades/Santa Monica area preferred. Looking for a quiet environment relatively close to the village. Please contact Michael at: Michael@palipost.com or (424) 645-3709

PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, 9 year residents of Pacific Palisades with small parrot seeking guest house. Please call (310) 435-5468

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PACIFIC PALISADES OFFICE SUITE: Atrium Bldg., 860 Via de la Paz. 900+ space, reception, two offices & bathroom. 18 month sublease. Call (310) 459-5353 to see.

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.

OFFICES FOR RENT on 2nd floor in First Federal Bank building on Sunset Blvd. in Palisades Village. Call Ev Maguire, (310) 600-3603 or (310) 454-0840

PALISADES OFFICE, two rooms, 2nd floor, 15115-1/2 Sunset Blvd. Across from Ralphs. $950/mo. (310) 459-3493

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) 699-9972

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3f

HERITAGE REALTY & INVESTMENTS. Property management services, sales & leasing, commercial & residential. (310) 459-3493

ATTORNEYS 7a

WHY GIVE IT ALL TO UNCLE SAM? Don’t use an ordinary income tax service when you can use a tax attorney who is an experienced CPA. Also probate, trusts & wills. John R. Ronge, CPA. Attorney at Law. (310) 441-4100

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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

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

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

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

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

MESSENGER/COURIER SERVICES 7n

MESSENGER & COURIER SERVICES (S. Cal.). Direct, same day or overnight, PU & Del. 24/7 guaranteed, on-time service. All major credit cards accepted. Santa Monica Express Inc. ‘ Since 1984 ‘ Tel: (310) 458-6000 www.smexpress.com

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE every other Monday and every other Thursday. Speaks English, good local references. Call Lupe, (310) 454-7383 (local number Mon.-Wed.) or (323) 898-2766 (cell.)

GREAT HOUSEKEEPER available! Excellent references, fluent English, warm and reliable. Wonderful with kids and pets. Please call Raquel at (213) 736-5362

HOUSEKEEPER with 6 years experience & great references. Available Monday through Saturday. Please call Ana anytime at (310) 482-9937 or (310) 570-3852

GREAT HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday through Friday. Great references, live-in or live-out. Speaks English, warm, wonderful with children & pets. Please call Helen at (562) 333-5579

ANGELICA PEREZ IS available for housekeeping or babysitting. Live in or live out. 7 years experience. Available 7 days a week. References available. (323) 608-0766 or (213) 909-6517

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

GOOD COMPANY SENIOR CARE. Provides in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. March special $49 for 3 hrs of service to new clients. For more information please call (323) 932-8700

IRISH CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER available 7 days a week. Live in or live out. Worked at St. John’s Hospital for 25 years. Own transportation & great local references. (805) 551-9111

NURSING CARE 10b

RN W/ 23 YRS EXPER seeks homecare. Published several books on alternative healing & compassion. Flexible hrs, will work nights. $40/hr. Michael, (310) 455-0301 michaelortizhill@verizon.net for resume.

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a

CUSTOMIZED SUPPLEMENTS ‘ Well-known billionaire partners with health products related company to provide unique customized supplementation, healthy energy drink alternatives, adult weight management products and healthy snacks for children. Anti-aging skin care and cosmetics line coming soon! Eva Baez, (310) 722-8651, http://www.TrumpNetwork.com/EvaBaez

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

MISCELLANEOUS 13j

ANTIQUES. Italian professional restorer specializing in waxing your home furniture. For an estimate call Lamberto at (310) 994-2986

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

HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTANT ‘ Includes health insurance, dental, vision, disability, retirement & long term care. Insphere Insurance Solutions. Lic. #0681529. Licensed insurance agent, Karyn Keenan. (310) 401-7745. KarynKeenan@insphereis.

GIRL FRIDAY/HOME ORGANIZER/personal assistant. Excellent references, 10 years experience. Reasonable rates. Pacific Palisades resident. Call Michelle, (310) 433-6362

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

TRAINERS 15c

PERSONAL TRAINER/balance coach. Customized workouts. Specializing in 50+. Exercises incl physical & occupational therapy, strengthening & stretching. Over 15 years exper. Jackline, (310) 454-1919

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 TUTOR * Credentialed with 15+ years experience. Will come to you late afternoons or evenings. Specializing in GED, CAHSEE, SAT & homework. Pomona College Graduate. Call Hal, (310) 384-4507

MATH, ALL LEVELS thru Calculus. 10 years tutoring experience in West LA. Michigan MBA. Former college adjunct professor. References available. Call (310) 454-9281

LET ME PUT YOUR ANXIETY TO REST. Call the best, Ms. Petz! (310) 597-9601. Credentialed teacher. SAT, essay, ESL, K-12 and adults. References available upon request.

CARPENTRY 16a

RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE. Home improvement. No job too small! Carpentry of any kind. Bathrooms, kitchens, doors, cabinets, decks & gates. State license #822541. Reasonable prices. Contact Ed Winterhalter at (310) 213-3101

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. (800) 800-0744 or (818) 203-8881

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

A-1 SUPER CONCRETE & BLOCK. Concrete patio, blockwall, stucco, foundation, driveway, painting, stamp concrete. FREE ESTIMATES. Lic. #902840. Call Tangi, (310) 592-9824 or (818) 793-4415

ELECTRICAL 16h

PALISADES ELECTRIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437 Insured Professional Service

ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. Local service only. Non-lic. Please call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286

LICHWA ELECTRIC. Remodeling, rewiring, troubleshooting. Lighting: low voltage, energy safe, indoor, outdoor, landscape. Low voltage: telephone, Internet, CCTV, home theatre, audio/video. Non-lic. Refs. LichwaElectric@gmail.com, (310) 270-8596

FENCES, DECKS 16j

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

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

HANDYMAN 16o

HANDYMAN ‘ HOOSHMAN ‘ Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Non-Lic. Experience do it, not lic. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, 24 Hr.

LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464

LOCAL RESIDENT, LOCAL CLIENTELE. Make a list, call me. I specialize in repairing, replacing all those little nuisances. Not licensed; fully insured; always on time. 1 Call, 1 Guy: Marty, (310) 459-2692

DJ PRO SERVICES ‘ Carpentry, Handyman, Repairs. ALL PROJECTS CONSIDERED. See my work at: www.djproservices.com ‘ Non-lic. (c) (310) 907-6169, (h) (310) 454-4121

PALISADES HANDYMAN & CONST. SERVICES. All jobs and calls welcome!! All phases of const. and home repair. A fresh alternative from the norm, very courteous, very safe, very clean!! Call for a free estimate and consultation. Please call: Kevin, Brian Nunneley, (310) 488-1153. Lic. #375858

HAGGAI’THE HANDYMAN. General Construction and Repair Services. 25 years experience. Non-lic. Local references. Call Shannon, (310) 367-5529. FREE ESTIMATES

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. 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

JWC PAINTING. Residential & commercial. Years of experience. Affordable & reliable. Local references. Lic. #914882. Free est. jwcpnc@yahoo.com. (310) 428-4432

REMODELING 16v

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

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

HELP WANTED 17

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

WANTED: Male live-in caregiver for active 92-year-old man. Please call (310) 454-1956, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., ask for Wendy.

PALISADES FAMILY SEEKING live-in housekeeper with car Monday to Friday. No childcare, just cleaning. Cooking experience a plus. Some English required. Please call (310) 459-1310

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

AUTOS 18b

1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII LSC. Looks, drives like new. Estate sale. Was my brother’s baby. Detailed every six months. New tires and brakes. 32 valve DOHC engine in excellent condition. Seeing is believing. $6,000. (310) 454-3032

’01 VOLVO V70 T5 WAGON 88K. New shocks, IPDb sway bars & exhaust. Roof rack, Ipod kit. Transmission replaced at 60K. Super safe & reliable. Good potential nanny or teenager car. $7,000. (310) 922-5315

FURNITURE 18c

STEARNS & FOSTER CA KING mattress Winterthur, 3 years old. Only slept on 2 weeks. Wonderfully comfortable. $1,000. Call Carol at (310) 454-4476

HOSPITAL BED. Twin, extra long, works perfect, electric or manual. $550. (310) 454-3883

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Gorgeous black tri’s. AKC and ASCA registered. Born 2/10/10, ready to go 4/10/10. $2,000; includes 6 week obedience training class. Los Angeles Breeder Permit #U09-074617. Call Julie Sterling for more info: (310) 573-1150

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE!!! SATURDAY, March 13th. 753 Via de la Paz. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Furniture, books, clothes, shoes and more!

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

1990 ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA volume 6. Complete set. Excellent condition. Gold leaf pages. $250. Also 1990-1994 Britannica Annuals, $100. Palisadian. Call (310) 266-4651

Residents Recall Favorite Village Green Stories

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Marge Gold, newly elected president of the Village Green Committee, found this photograph in the committee’s archives, which are stored in boxes at the Chamber of Commerce office on Antioch Street. The photo shows the Green soon after the first stage of landscaping was completed in August 1973 (“the lines in the grass show that it is freshly laid sod,” Gold notes). In 1974, the city agreed to deed the northern half of Antioch to the committee so that it could expand the park. This work was completed in October 1975. Photo: Courtesy the Village Green Committee.

Last November, the Village Green Committee asked Pacific Palisades residents to send in stories and favorite memories about the town’s pocket park, built in 1973 on the triangle formed by Sunset, Swarthmore and Antioch. Here’s a sampling of those contributions, as found at www.palisadesvillagegreen.org. Belle Perez: Every Sunday morning after church, our family picks up bagels and coffee and sits in the Village Green park. We love sitting on the benches and listening to the fountain. We meet new people and watch many dogs walk by. The Village Green is a wonderful spot that we look forward to each week. Bobbie Farberow: My story goes back to around 1972, when Honorary Mayor Bob Abernethy formed the first Village Green Committee with Wally Miller and other prominent Palisadians. Our deli was right on Swarthmore, near the Village Green, so Mort and I looked forward to replacing the gas station with a beautiful garden setting. This was when, as a tribute to the community effort, Mort created the ‘Village Green’ sandwich. A delightful combination of roast beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and cole slaw, this hearty sandwich became one of Mort’s best sellers. In fact it became so popular, other restaurants put the famous ‘Village Green’ sandwich on their menu! Roberta Dundore: Volunteering at the Village Green has been a great pleasure for me, on several levels: 1) It brings me out on a Saturday morning to enjoy exercise in the fresh air and sunshine, and to observe the activity of our vibrant little village; 2) It provides me the opportunity to meet many dedicated co-workers who are esteemed members of our community; and 3) It allows me to feel a part of a lovely garden oasis which is the centerpiece of our unique village. A young woman came by as we were working and thanked us. She said, ‘Whenever I drive by the Village Green, it makes me smile.’ And I say ‘thanks’ as well. It makes me smile too. Erin Mand: My husband and I and our two children moved to the Palisades in the summer of 2009. One of our favorite things to do quickly became walking to see the dolphins at the Village Green. We nicknamed them ‘Pali and Cali’. My daughter Maple (2.5) and son Oliver (1) yell ‘Hi Pali and Cali’ as we drive by every day. A weekly (and sometimes daily) visit in person is a must, as well. And, of course, anytime we see dolphins outside of the Palisades the kids call them Pali and Cali. Sharon Weil Aaron: Every afternoon, the Village Green is crawling with high school kids. I avoid the Green at that time, but am grateful that our community provides a gathering place that is so full of life. Noah Martin, Palisades High School volunteer: When I first went to the Village Green clean-up, I was not sure if I would enjoy it. I arrived at the Village Green an hour early. At nine o’clock I helped set up and then stayed for two hours cleaning and gardening. I met many people and other kids from Pali were there. I thought it was fun and a great way to help the community. Now I go every month. Chris van Scoyk: For me, the Village Green has been about friendship. After moving back to the Palisades I was looking for opportunities to volunteer. Marge Gold, who was a member of my tai chi class, suggested helping with the Village Green. Each month, a group gathers together to provide maintenance of this privately owned park right in the center of our community. I was happy to help. I like to garden so this was a perfect thing for me to do. Over time, members of our rather regular group have become friends. So, I associate with the Village Green, a nice group of people but also a place where many people gather for friendship. Certainly, high school students are here after school. In addition, people meet here during the week to have coffee and conversation. Sudhir Chaudhry, Robeks owner: Most people who live in apartments in major metropolitan cities do not have a front yard. My wife and I are no different; however, we both grew up in houses with our own front yards where our families used to spend quality time, which is why we envy the pleasure of having our own front yard. I think that the Village Green in the Palisades fills that void in our life and in the lives of countless other people. A typical day in my front yard, as I look out my front window. Mornings are usually quiet. By noon or lunch time, several people take a break from their daily routine, bring their to-go lunch packs, sit back and relax, refresh and recharge themselves before they head back to their work. Afternoon is after-school when teenagers flock to this famous rendezvous before getting picked up by their rides. It is a blessing for all of us without having to rake the leaves or clean up this spectacular front yard. I think we all are really blessed. Fred Zolan, the Village Green’s Web designer: The Village Green has been a favorite place for me for two decades now’watching the seasons change, the people change and life change. I have found this island in our mass city brings tranquility, joy and friends. My images that make up the core of our Web site are my expression of how I see the ‘Green’. Giving a little bit of help to this green place in our tiny town goes a long way with me. I hope everyone can enjoy this ‘heart of the community.’ Donna Enriquez: For the last three years, my sister and I have been visiting the Village Green, although we don’t live in the area. We get our tea from the Coffee Bean and sit on the benches under the beautiful trees and have our tea and talk for a bit before we head down to the beach. Sometimes we come up from the beach and have a cup of tea under the trees. We have very fond memories of doing this. Thank you for keeping the place so beautiful so we can continue our tradition for years to come.

Thursday, March 11 – Thursday, March 18

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March 11, 2010

THURSDAY, MARCH 11

Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The public is invited. The council will continue discussions about AT&T’s plans to install a cell tower in the Riviera neighborhood, either on the south side of Sunset, east of Capri, or at the Riviera Country Club parking lot. An AT&T representative will present the proposed height and design of the towers for both proposed locations, so that the Council can indicate which site the community prefers.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12

Craig Horowitz discusses and signs ‘Row 47: A Two-Decade Journey with UCLA Football,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. This book describes the journey of three UCLA football season-ticket holders, as well as the team’s performance throughout those years.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

Palisades Pony Baseball Association’s traditional pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real. Tickets ($5) include pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, coffee and juice, and can be purchased at the event. Actor Chris O’Donnell will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during opening day ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. sharp. ‘Pal Joey,’ a Rogers and Hart musical starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak, screens at 1 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Free admission.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Shelly Freedman is back to read and sign ‘No Such Thing As a Free Ride,’ the newest installment in the Brandy Alexander mystery series, 4 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.

MONDAY, MARCH 15

March 10, 2010

If a few crucial points had gone Palisades’ way the Dolphins might have returned home from last weekend’s California Classic Tennis Tournament with the first-place trophy. As it was, the Dolphins took fifth place in Division I after going 3-1 in Fresno. In its first match Palisades beat Oakland Hills Piedmont 5-2 as all three doubles teams swept and freshmen Alex Giannini and Robbie Bellamy posted singles wins. The Dolphins lost two third-set tiebreakers in doubles and those points proved to be the difference in a 4-3 loss to Monte Vista. After another doubles sweep in a 5-2 victory over Los Gatos it was on to the fifth-place match and the Dolphins made short work of San Jose Gunn, 6-1, as Oliver Thornton, Giannini, Max Licona and Joseph Silvers all won in singles. The Dolphins beat City Section rival Taft to win Division II last spring and fared well this time in the highest division, which included eventual champion Saratoga and Southern California powers Corona del Mar and Santa Barbara. “This was a nice little tournament to see where we’re at and see the kind of competition we’ll be facing down the line,” said Thornton, who played No. 1 singles in three of the four matches. “This is the strongest team I’ve played on here and I believe we’re ready to defend our City title.” On Monday, the Dolphins returned home to the Palisades Recreation Center, where they dispatched Los Angeles CES 7-0 in their Western League opener. They travel to Manhattan Beach this afternoon to take on Mira Costa in the first round of the Bay Area Classic. Boys’ Volleyball Outside hitter Kene Izuckukwu had 16 kills, fellow seniors Josh Kanan and Brian Martin each added nine kills and sophomore libero Earnest Chance had 41 digs as Palisades opened the season with a 25-21, 21-25, 26-24, 25-21 nonleague victory over visiting Carson last Wednesday. On Friday, the Dolphins swept host Sylmar, 25-11, 25-18, 25-11, with Izuchukwu pounding 10 kills and Kanan adding eight.