The Pacific Palisades Historical Society is planning an excursion to the Los Angeles Police Department Museum and Pacific-Asia Museum on Thursday, April 9. The bus leaves at 9 a.m. at Sunset and Los Liones Drive and will return at approximately 5 p.m. The LAPD Museum, opened in 2003 in a former police station in Eagle Rock, chronicles the department’s history of cases and memorable events. There is a prominent display of police uniforms for men and women that covers the department’s 140-year history. A display case houses the original ‘Dragnet script’ (1951-59 and 1967-70) and the LAPD badge worn by fictional Sgt. Joe Friday. Most ambitious among the exhibits is a room devoted to the North Hollywood shootout in 1997. Two life-size mannequins toting machine guns and wearing blood-stained body armor has brought gasps from visitors young and old alike. LAPD was the first police department to open a crime lab, use radios in patrol cars and establish an internal affairs unit. The Pacific-Asia museum is a small museum designed to look like an exotic Chinese villa during the early Manchu period. Built in 1929 as the home and sales galleries of Grace Nicholson, an early dealer of Asian and Western art, the galleries surround a courtyard Chinese garden. Displayed prominently are the art and cultural elements of Asia and the Pacific Islands in a collection of some 14,000 artistic works and artifacts. There are Japanese abstract paintings, a thousand years of Chinese porcelain and ceramics, Tibetan furniture, costumes of Korea and Pakistan, Buddhist icons and one of the most beautiful jade collections in the world. The gift shop has a nice selection of books, handcrafts, replicas and Asian antiques. For reservations, send a check ($15) to PPHS, P.O. Box 1299, Pacific Palisades 90272, before April 3.
The Whimsy of Garden Hideaways
Garden and home design writer Debra Prinzing will share her enthusiasm and creative ideas on garden hideaways for Garden Club members and guests on Monday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Prinzing and her photographer, William Wright, roamed the country for two years in her search for sheds and backyard sanctuaries. While a shed typically conjures up images of a four-sided structure providing storage or shelter, Prinzing redefined the idea in her own voice for her book, ‘Stylish Sheds and Elegant Garden Hideaways (Clarkson Potter). ’My point of interest is where horticulture and architecture intersect,’ she says, explaining that she became interested in the subject after seeing a lot of potting sheds that had been tricked out with art, hanging plants, potted plants’and turned into private enclaves. ‘I look at these structures as personal outdoor dwelling places that contain your personal passion. This can be for writing poetry, practicing yoga, dining, a guest house or just a place to unwind.’ In writing the book, she and Wright discovered traditional Nantucket-style structures all across the country from Seattle to a South Hampton shed, modeled after fisherman’s shack on north fork of Long Island. On the other extreme, they found a southwestern-style stucco enclosure with a red tile roof set in a cactus garden roof in Rancho Santa Fe. Prinzing and Wright even unearthed an 8-ft. by 10-ft. glass-and-stone structure tucked behind a New York City brownstone, and a 400-ft. garage in Santa Monica converted into a painter’s studio and painted paprika red. ‘Perhaps the one that is closest to home for me belonged to Sonni Rudd, who lives in Seattle,’ Prinzing says, feeling nostalgic for her former life in the Emerald City. She moved with her husband and children from Seattle to Thousand Oaks two years ago because of her husband’s job. Rudd bought wood from a century-old barn in Centralia, Washington, to build a dreamy cottage, with old windows and door. ‘I think that will inspire readers to use these old treasures’old doors, windows, seasoned wood’in a new structure,’ Prinzing says. Styles run the gamut of one’s imagination, she notes. On the high end, some are equipped with power and heat and require building permits. Others might be a simple old potting shed, filled with dusty tools that the owner turned into a real shelter ‘away from the Blackberry.’ Prinzing brings experience as a writer and a master gardener to the topic. She studied landscape, horticulture and design while living in Seattle and says that she feels fortunate to be living in Southern California, where she has enjoyed learning about the flora and fauna. The author of several books, Prinzing also writes for periodicals and lectures on gardening topics across the country.
Dolphins Seize League Lead
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
In a big game it is nice to be able to give the ball to a pitcher like Jon Moscot. Palisades High Coach Mike Voelkel did that again on Monday and once again his senior ace came through, shutting down Venice to propel the Dolphins into sole possession of first place in the Western League. The Gondos entered the game undefeated and confident. It only took a few blazing fastballs from Pali’s flame-throwing right-hander, however, to realize it was not going to be their day. Moscot struck out eight and the timing of his punch-outs could not have been better. Twice Venice had two runners on with only one out but had only zeros in the box score to show for it. Josh Korn’s RBI groundout in the bottom of the second inning turned out to be all the scoring Palisades would need, but the Dolphins tacked on three insurance runs in the sixth (one on Korn’s RBI single–not that they would be needed given who was on the mound. The victory was Palisades’ 10th straight in Western League play (dating back to a 4-3 loss to Westchester last season). In fact, Monday’s victory made it 37 wins in the Dolphins’ last 38 league games. Through seven games, Palisades has outscored its league opponents 58-12, including three wins by way of the 10-run mercy rule. The loss dropped Venice to 4-1 in league, although the Gondos still led third-place Hamilton (3-3) by two games. Palisades has not yet played Hamilton or Fairfax. Although dominating league has become the norm in recent years, nonleague victories have been harder to come by. Last Saturday, however, Palisades (8-5-1 overall, 7-0 in league) used a bevy of pitchers to build a sizeable lead then held on to beat Ventura 8-5. Since managing only two runs in a four-game losing streak earlier this month, the Dolphins’ offense has come alive. Palisades has averaged 8.3 runs a game in its last nine games, eight of which have been victories. Last Friday, sophomore Dylan Jeffers pitched three stellar innings in relief as the Dolphins beat host University 5-1. With the Wildcats threatening to creep closer in the bottom of the sixth inning Jeffers got out of a two-on, no outs jam by inducing a pop fly and a double play. Ryan Kim doubled to score Moscot and give Palisades a 3-0 lead in the third inning, Marlon Zamboni scored on a RBI single in the fourth inning and Moscot homered to lead off the seventh for the Dolphins. Palisades travels to Venice for another game against the Gondos this afternoon and takes on perennial West Valley League power El Camino Real next Monday in the San Diego Lyons Tournament. Under the City Section’s new playoff format Palisades will not get an automatic berth in the upper division playoffs even if it does win the Western League because not enough teams from the league opted for the higher bracket. Still, the Dolphins would likely get an at-large berth based on their dominance in league and tough tournament schedule.
Aiming for Perfection
Palisadian Oliver Deutschman Sets Bar High for Crossroads Volleyball Program
Watching Oliver Deutschman play volleyball is like watching a maestro directing his symphony’every move precise, every decision correct, every touch eye-popping in its skill. In fact, for a player considered the best in the country at his position, there are few superlatives that would be an exaggeration. The 6′ 5″ setter from Crossroads won gold at the 2008 Junior Olympics and was named a First Team All-American following the tournament. Last Wednesday, Deutschman put his talents on display against the defending City champions and Palisades players had front row seats. “It was a really fun match and I enjoyed playing against them,” Deutschman said after Palisades rallied for a 23-25, 17-25, 25-18, 25-19, 16-14 victory. “I grew up with a lot of those guys and I play on the [Palisades Volleyball Club] 18-1s team with Matt [Hanley]. I liked being on the other side of the net for a change.” Deutschman started on the U.S. Youth National Team that won the 2008 NORCECA title and qualified for this year’s Youth National World Championships in Italy. He was recruited by virtually all of the top Division I schools but committed to UC Santa Barbara after visiting the campus and meeting the coach. “I just think it’s a good fit for me,” he said. “I’m looking forward to going there.” A lifelong Palisades resident, Deutschman has attended Crossroads since kindergarten. His Roadrunners were shorthanded in last Wednesday’s match, having to play without one of their top hitters and one of Deutschman’s friends, fellow Palisadian Jacob Sachse. “It was awesome to have an opportunity to play against Oliver,” Palisades’ Jordan Cohen said. “You can see how good he is and how he can make everyone around him better. Actually, it’s amazing to be the court with him. I’m proud of the way we came back after being down two games.” Deutschman’s team may have lost but he had a typical match–finishing with well over 50 assists without a single lift violation. His versatility was also on display as he won three jousts, served three aces, dumped five balls and, for good measure, added four stuff blocks–including one on Hanley to end the first game. As the senior “quarterback” of his team, Deutschman directs the offense expertly, anticipating where he should set before his teammates even move into position. He is a chatter box, barking out directions before every point. “That’s my job–to see the floor and read where the ball is going,” he said. “What I like about setting is that you touch the ball on every play so you’re very involved in the match. Every point is an opportunity to contribute.”
Pali Tennis Tops Loyola
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Even without top player Justin Atlan, who stayed home with the flu, the Palisades High varsity boys’ tennis team beat host Loyola 15-3 in its final match of the Bay Area Classic on Monday at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. Kyung Choi played No. 1 singles and beat Cubs’ top player Will Martin 7-6 (7-4), but was exhausted and lost to Eric Moyer 6-4. He was subbed out for his brother, Kenneth Choi, in the last round of singles once the Dolphins had clinched the victory. Brandon Clark won two out of his three sets at No. 2 and Max Licona swept 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 at No. 3 singles. Palisades won eight of the nine doubles sets. Jeremy Shore paired with Kramer Waltke to sweep 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 at the No. 1 spot, Spencer Lewin and Spencer Pekar swept 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at No. 2 and Che Borja teamed with Robert Silvers to win two out of three at No. 3 doubles. Palisades took second place in the Bay Area Classic, defeating Santa Monica and Loyola and losing to Mira Costa. The Dolphins (13-3 overall, 5-0 in league) are gunning for the top seed in the City Section playoffs.
Swim Teams Lap Rival Venice
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
If last Friday night’s swim meet was a precursor to the Western League finals, Palisades High should feel pretty good about its chances considering that Venice is the Dolphins’ stiffest competition. Palisades swept all four divisions largely because of its superior depth and it is the Dolphins’ sheer numbers that Coach Maggie Nance hopes will equate to another City championship in May for the girls. “On the whole it’s not that we were swimming that fast… we just have incredible depth and talent,” Nance said after watching Palisades’ varsity girls nearly lap the host Gondos by a 101-68 score. “They have Maggie and Andy who are great swimmers, but they can only swim so many events. Our girls took second, third and fourth in every race and all of those points add up.” Nance was proud of the girls’ frosh/soph squad as well after it won by an even more lopsided score, 100-37. Hannah Kogan, who had led that team to first place at the Beverly Hills Invitational the previous week, swam varsity Friday and contributed valuable points, as did the victorious 200 freestyle relay team of Shelby Pascoe, Nicole Dib, Lizzie Ebert and Ana Silka. It is no shock that the Dolphins dominated the girls’ varsity division (Palisades is, after all, the defending City champion), but Nance was pleasantly surprised at how well her boys performed. The varsity won 92-78 and the frosh/sop won 74-53. “We don’t have quite as much depth on the boys side but what we lack in quantity we make up for with quality,” Nance said. “We’re getting better and we’re going to be a force to be reckoned with, if not this season, certainly in years to come.” Palisades also swam well against San Pedro in a Western League meet last Tuesday at Banning High. Monday’s scheduled meet against Hamilton was cancelled. 9A Palisades High junior Shelby Pascoe won the varsity 500 freestyle against Venice at last Friday’s Western League meet. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer
Thursday, March 26 – Thursday, April 2
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Affinity Bank, 15310 Sunset. Public invited. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Robert Jameson discusses and signs ‘Keys to Joy-Filled Living,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. His book explores how to truly love yourself and have a healthy, long-term relationship.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Kids Pajama Storytime, featuring Palisadian Teresa Ann Power reading and signing her new book, ‘The ABC’s of Yoga for Kids,’ 6:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Members of the St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra will be joined by KUSC host Kimberlea Daggy, reciter, for a performance of William Walton’s satirical spoof ‘Facade,’ 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. Tickets ($25) at the door. Last weekend to catch PaliHi’s production of ‘Honk!,’ the musical comedy based on Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Ugly Duckling,’ tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., in Mercer Hall on campus. For tickets (students, $10; adults, $15), e-mail palisadespublicity@gmail.com. (See review on page 12.)
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Pacific Palisades playright and screeenwriter John Gay and his daughter Jennifer Gay Summers discuss and sign ‘Any Way I Can: 50 Years in Show Business,’ 3:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Author Hank Rosenfeld discusses and signs ‘The Wicked Wit of the West,’ his entertaining book about the late Marx Brothers screenwriter Irving Brecher, who also punched up ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and created TV’s ‘The Life of Riley,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
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. sharp in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Palisadian Kathy Jackson moderates a discussion of the Palisades Reads selection, ‘The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music,’ by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books. The public is invited. (See story, page 12.) Dr. Damon Raskin, a Pacific Palisades internist for 13 years, will talk about ‘Osteoporosis: Prevention and Treatment,’ 7 p.m. at Sunrise Senior Living, 15441 Sunset. Admission is free.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
New York writer Timothy Mason reads and signs his comical suspense novel for preteens, ‘The Last Synapsid,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Rob, 12, and his best friend Phoebe try to find out what’s been killing pets in their Colorado mountain town. What they find is The Last Synapsid, a squat dinosaur-like creature who claims he’s wandered into a time snag from his own era, 30 million years before the dinosaurs. Best for ages 8-12.
Delano, Giglio Named Mr. and Miss Palisades
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Wyn Delano and Sabrina Giglio, both students at Palisades Charter High School, earned the titles of Mr. and Miss Palisades last Wednesday night at Pierson Playhouse in the annual contest sponsored by the Palisades Chamber of Commerce. Delano and Giglio, who will each receive a $2,000 Cathie Wishnick Memorial Scholarship, will ride in the town’s Fourth of July parade and will represent the town’s youth at various Chamber-sponsored events in the coming year. ‘This is something that I have wanted since I was five years old,’ said Giglio, 15. ‘I have read the Palisadian-Post every year and thought that I want to be one of those girls,’ referring to the Miss Palisades winners. The teens were judged on character, talent, poise, presentation and communication skills. They each had to present an artistic talents whether it be singing or playing a musical instrument, then answer questions in an onstage interview with co-emcees Sam Lagana and Nicole Howard. Giglio impressed the judges with her flawless performance of ‘Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major’ by Johann Sebastian Bach, while Delano wowed them with his dramatic singing of ‘The Impossible Dream’ from ‘Man of La Mancha.’ Delano, 16 and a junior at PaliHi, is an aspiring actor. He starred in his first musical ‘Oklahoma,’ at six years old and is currently performing in ‘The Secret Garden’ at the Morgan-Wixson Theater in Santa Monica. He decided to enter the contest at the urging of a friend. ‘It’s a wonderful honor to be selected out of this incredibly talented group to be the town’s representative,’ he said. Giglio, a sophomore at PaliHi, has played the cello for four years and hopes to become a professional musician. She has plans to attend a liberal arts school on the East Coast. Courtney Kelly, a Harvard-Westlake sophomore, and Jacob Correia, a Brentwood School sophomore, were named runners-up; each received $200. Kelly showcased her artwork (oil, pastels, watercolor, pencil and clay) in a slideshow presentation, while Correia (also a runner-up in the 2008 Mr. Palisades contest) played ‘Csardas’ by Vittorio Monti on his violin. Other contestants included Jackie Brody, Oaks Christian School sophomore; Samantha Elander, PaliHi sophomore; Sam Green, Crossroads junior; Micah Gordon, Windward School sophomore; and Julian Xavier Whatley, PaliHi senior. While teen contest officials tallied the judges’ scores, reigning Mr. Palisades Chris Alexakis entertained the audience with a slideshow of his activities throughout the year, while outgoing Miss Palisades Elena Loper sang ‘Let It Be’ by the Beatles. Mimi Vitale, who was Miss Palisades in 2000, also sizzled on stage in an elegant silver gown as she performed Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and ‘All That Jazz’ from the musical ‘Chicago.’ The judges were Gavin MacLeod, honorary mayor; Mona Golabek, concert pianist; Linda Vitale, vocalist; Marcie Gold, television producer; and Paola de Mari, board member of Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West. The event was organized by Carol Smolinisky (chairperson), Candida Piaggi, Ramis Sadrieh, Lauri McNevin, Thea White (who choreographed the opening number) and Arnie Wishnick. The following restaurants donated food for the reception that concluded the night’s festivities: Taste, Oak Room/Village Pantry, Mayberry’s, Tivoli Caf’, Kay ‘N’ Dave’s Cantinas and Taj Palace.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO NEW POSTAL REQUIREMENTS, THE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS NOW FRIDAY AT 11 A.M.
HOMES FOR SALE 1
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE HOME, Poipu, Kauai, end of cul-de-sac. 1 blk from beach. Pool, separate ‘ohana, view of mtns over backyard pool. $2.35 million. (808) 634-7189
FURNISHED HOMES 2
PICTURE PERFECT LEASE, Huntington Palisades. Beautifully decorated 3 bd, 3 ba, LR w/ FP, FR w/ FP, FDR, den, lovely garden, pool. Furn or unfurn at $14,500/mo. Contact Dolly Neimann, (310) 230-3706
UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
NEW REBATE OFFERED * Ranch style on 10,561 sq. ft. Tree-filled property, brick patio, deck off kit., LG LR, sep. DR, oak FLR, wood FRPL, 2 BD, 1 BA, w/ gardener. $3,600/mo. (310) 454-1575
RUSTIC CANYON CRAFTSMAN CHARMER with 3 bd, 3.5 ba, great room with river rock FP, & cathedral ceilings. Huge porch & large yard. $7,000/mo. Call Dolly at (310) 230-3706
BEAUTIFUL BEL AIR BAY CLUB TRACT, Pacific Palisades. Lovely garden home on private road. Easy walk to beach. 3 bedrm, great room, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage w/ lots of storage. Many large trees, garden & fenced yard. Highly desirable, quiet neighborhood. Pets ok w/ deposit. $4,250/mo. Avail April 1st. (310) 455-7055 or (310) 383-8055 for appointments. lunasmom@verizon.net
QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION. Light & bright 4 BD, 2.5 BA home w/ updated kitchen, living rm w/ fireplace, dining area & private grassy yard. $5,000/mo. Call Jody Fine, (310) 230-3770
RUSTIC CANYON COTTAGE. Charming cottage consists of 2 BD, 2 BA in the main house. Separate office structure. Additional 1 bedroom/bath off of two-car garage. $6,500/mo. Jody Fine, (310) 230-3770
$4,950/MO. 3900 CASTLEROCK, two blocks to beach & Getty Villa. 2,136 sq.ft. 4+3+dine. Totally remodeled. All wood floors, new kitchen, private yard. (310) 309-7714
EL MEDIO BLUFFS. 3 BD, 2 BA, 1,700 sq.ft. home. Open & light on 6,000 sq.ft. lot. Nice yard, LVR with fireplace. Appliances, HW floors, washer/dryer, garage. Gardener incl. $4,500/mo. (310) 741-1138
BRENTWOOD CHARMING 5 BD, 2 story home, north of Sunset with balconies, sun deck, spas, & spectacular views. Fireplace & separate study. Remodeled. $5,500/mo. (310) 472-1869
CHARMING 2 BD, 1 BA, large backyard, refurbished kitchen, stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors, water & gardener included. Small pets ok. Close to village and schools. $3,000/mo. (310) 702-1758
SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEW near Pali schools. 4 BDRM, 3 BA, LR & master BDRM w/ frpls. W/D, 2 car garage. Gardener incl. 1 yr lease min. $6,400/mo. Contact Debra, (310) 908-8390
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
BEAUTIFUL 2 BD + 2 BA * $2,695/mo. Small pet ok with deposit. Quiet building, new carpet, marble floors, crown molding, gas fireplace & appliances. Walk to village and beach. With 1 month free rent. Call (310) 454-2024
REDUCED!!! $3,500/MO. Unique find in Mediterranean triplex. Large upper unit, 2 bd + bonus room, 1 bath. Plantation shutters, fireplace, ceiling fan, balcony, garden, garage, light & airy. 1 yr lease. No pets, N/S. (310) 804-3142
LARGE REMODELED STUDIO plus private patio, full kitchen, bath, lots of closets, pool, laundry room. Minutes to village & beach. One year lease. $1,400/mo. (310) 454-8837
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW GUEST HOUSE. 1 BR + LR, 2 bath. Private. Wood floors, laundry, nice patio, some furnishings available. Near old Getty. Listen to the surf. For 1 person only. No pets. $2,300/mo. (310) 459-1983
TOP FLOOR 1 BDRM OCEAN/HILLSIDE VIEWS, half block to beach. Off Sunset. Beautifully redone, new wood floors & granite. Pool, sec. gated parking. $1,895/mo. (310) 459-6369
STUDIO KITCHENETTE, FULL BATH, private entrance, private home. Walk to village. $850/mo. plus utilities. (310) 454-3883
CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
GEM IN THE PALISADES, 2 bdrm, 2½ ba, townhouse, hdwd, tile, new carpet. Large roof deck, W/D, dishwasher. Parking. $3,350/mo. (310) 392-1757
THE PERFECT 2+2. Immaculate, like-new & gorgeous. Totally private & quiet! Spacious & sunny. Custom kitchen, W/D, AC. $2,900/mo. Call agent Pat Haight, (310) 454-1851
3 BED, 3 BATH corner unit. Ocean & mountain views, pools, tennis court, parking, gated. Pac Pal, Sunset/PCH. $3,950/mo. Includes utilities. Westside Leasing, (800) 551-1586
LOVELY 3 BDRM, 2½ BA, HIGHLANDS TOWNHOUSE. Upgraded, light, spacious, patio, W/D, 2 car garage, pool, tennis, & gym. Available April 1st. $3,850/mo. (310) 459-3264
WANTED TO RENT 3b
LOCAL EMPLOYED male seeks guesthouse. Quiet, local references. Non-smoker, no pets. Call Palisadian-Post, (310) 454-1321
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades village for lease. Lovely and spacious suite available. Lease hold improvement allowance. 850 square feet conveniently located in the village. Please call Ness, (310) 230-6712 x105, for more details.
OFFICE SUBLEASE W/ OCEAN VIEW. Four offices available in Pacific Palisades, at the corner of Sunset & PCH, fabulous ocean views. Includes telephone system, internet access & utilities. Lease terms negotiable. Call Angela at (310) 566-1888
PALISADES OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE in the heart of the Village including: 1) Last remaining single office suite at $1,600 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 1,015 sf to 3,235 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. CALL BRETT AT (310) 591-8789 or email brett@hp-cap.com
VACATION RENTALS 3e
FAMILY OF FOUR looking to rent furnished home in Palisades from July 1st thru Aug. 25th. Call Sandy, (310) 463-7132 or email: sandymetzler@yahoo.com
FOUR FULLY SELF-CONTAINED trailers for rent across from Will Rogers State Beach & about 2 miles from Santa Monica Pier. Two for $1,095/mo. and two for $995/mo. (310) 454-2515
LOST & FOUND 6a
FOUND: RING. Ring found Wednesday, March 11th, on Swarthmore. Please call to identify. (310) 880-2019
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
Quickbooks Gathering of Data for 2008 to prepare for your CPA. Personal or business bookkeeping, bank and investment account reconciliations, monthly reports, bill paying, staff and nursing care management/scheduling are available in the Palisades. Shirley, (310) 570-6085 or saekorn@aol.com
BOOKKEEPING & FINANCE services: prepare for taxes, pay bills, reconcile accounts, financial analysis/planning/budgeting/counseling. Computer expertise. Caring & thorough. (310) 218-6653, (310) 459-2066
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
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SOLAR/WIND ENERGY 7l
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MISCELLANEOUS 7n
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NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
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HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
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EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICE. Reliable, local references. Experienced. Own supplies. Call today. (818) 324-9154
NANNY * HOUSEKEEPER * looking for work. Excellent refs. Many years experience. Avail any day. Live-in, live-out. Own transportation. Call Lupe, (323) 583-3202 or (714) 992-0679
WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER & BABYSITTER! 10 yrs experience. Available anytime. Live-out. Great with pets. Excellent references. Call Maria, (213) 739-8928
HOUSEKEEPING OR BABYSITTING Monday to Friday. I have good local references. I drive my own car. Call Connee, (c) (323) 377-5138 or (h) (323) 735-5725. Leave a msg.
HOUSEKEEPER OR BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Monday-Friday. 5 years experience. Reliable. Excellent references. Frances, (323) 251-0258 or (310) 764-4781
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/ELDERCARE ** Day or night. Avail. Mon.-Sun. Responsible, experienced, good refs. Spanish & English speaking. Live-in or live-out. Silvia, (323) 445-3124
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER available for work one day a week or five days a week! Good refs. Own car. 25 years experience, good English. Please call Aida, (323) 735-7603
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
GOOD COMPANY Senior Care. A premiere private duty home care agency Provides in-home care and companionship to help people remain independent and happy at home. If you are a caring individual who would like to join our team, please call (323) 932-8700. joni@goodcopros.com
PERSONAL ASSISTANT/CARE GIVER. Mature, reliable, educated lady with experience & local refs. Available with a car. Flexible. Please leave me a message. (310) 383-6593
NURSING CARE 10b
YOUR EXTRA SPECIAL PALISADES-BASED STAFFING AGENCY. Registered nurses, LVNs, CNAs & caregivers. Best rates! Free smiles!! Call Jim, (310) 573-9436 (ofc), (310) 795-5023 (c). yourextraspecial.com
GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11
GARDENING MAINTENANCE • Irrigation • Clean-up • New lawns • Hillside cleaning • Planting • Detailing • Free Estimates • Call Alex (owner), (323) 251-9914
SALOMON’S GARDENING * Maintenance & cleanÂup. Clean hillsides, cut grass, landscape, trim trees, sprinklers, plant. 1st mo. 10% off. Free est. Good refs. Many years exp. (323) 252-0112
PALISADES GARDENING • Full Gardening Service • Sprinkler Install • Tree Trim • Sodding • Sprays, non-toxic • FREE SPRING PLANT • Cell, (310) 701-1613, (310) 568-0989
MASSAGE THERAPY 12b
SWEDISH MASSAGE BY A SWEDE! Private and business. Outcalls only. $100/hour. Non-sexual! Swedishimage@gmail.com (323) 360-4231
WINDOW WASHING 13h
THE WINDOWS OF OZ. Detailed interior/exterior glass & screen cleaning. High ladder work. 10% new customer discount. Next day service available. Free estimates. Licensed & bonded. (310) 926-7626
HAVING A PARTY? SELLING some real estate, or just want to do some spring cleaning? Get those WINDOWS SHINING by calling No Streak Window cleaning, where we offer fast friendly quality service you can count on! For a free estimate, call Marcus, (323) 632-7207. Lic. #122194-49, insured.
CATERING 14
HOLIDAY EVENT PLANNER & CULINARY STUDENT. Le Cordon Bleu student and event planner to help with your holiday prep, cooking, serving, menus & all event details. 10+ years experience. $40/hr. Please call Danielle, (310) 691-0578. daniellesamendez@gmail.com
HOUSESITTING 14b
SEEKING PALISADES HOUSESITTING. Mature 50+ male business and legal professional seeks housesitting opportunity in the Palisades. Non-drinker. Non-smoker. Would prefer a longer term arrangement. Open to assisting with monthly expenses. Please call Cary: (310) 993-1683
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
PALISADIAN, MATURE & RESPONSIBLE LADY offers driving service for shopping, beauty parlor, doctor appointments, errands, etc. Perfect driving record. Flexible hours. Please call (310) 741-8422
PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g
PRIVATE DOG WALKER/runner/housesitter, Palisades & Santa Monica. S.M. Canyon resident. Please call or email Sherry, (310) 383-7852, email: Sherry230@verizon.net
PERSONAL TOUCH. DOG WALKING/OUTINGS/SITTING SERVICE. Cats, too! 30 yr. Pali resident. Very reliable. Refs available. If you want special care for your pet, pls call Jacqui, (310) 454-0104, cell (310) 691-9893
MISCELLANEOUS 14k
EXPERT ALTERATIONS BY FILEMON (of Emerson LaMay). Custom made dresses: weddings, proms, costumes. Men’s & women’s clothing. Free pick-up & delivery. Dry clean also. (818) 419-8986
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
SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
PIANO TEACHER. Specializing in children. Learn chords—all ages. Your home or my studio. Pepperdine & UCLA grad. Call (310) 453-1064
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
CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & physics! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722
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
K-4 ELEMENTARY TUTOR. CA & AZ Cert. Elem Teacher • Qualified in all subjects but specialize in reading skills K-4 incl phonics, reading comprehension, spelling & writing • Will strengthen learning while building academic confidence & self-esteem • Motivational, creative, positive relationships w/ students • Will come to your home. Caroline, (424) 228-5744 or email cmiller16@gmail.com
SPANISH TUTORING. South American teacher, university degree, all levels: college and beyond. Learn, improve, get confident for studies, work & traveling. Call (310) 741-8422
SPANISH TUTOR, CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 21 yrs exper. Palisades resident, great references, amazing system, Colombian native speaker. Marietta, (310) 459-8180
MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR. Middle school-college level. BS LAUSD credentialed high school teacher. Test Prep. Flexible hours. AVAILABLE to help NOW! Seth Freedman, (310) 909-3049
CARPENTRY 16a
FINE WOODWORKING: Carpentry of any kind. Bathrooms, kitchens, doors, cabinets, decks & gates. State lic. #822541. No project too small. References available. Reasonable prices. Contact: Ed Winterhalter at (310) 213-3101
CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c
MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 39 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. Custom masonry & concrete, stamped, driveways, pools, decks, patios, foundations, fireplace, outdoor kitchens, drainage control, custom stone, block & brick, tile. Excellent local refs. Lic. #309844. Bonded/ins./workmen’s comp. Family owned & operated. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 • www.horusicky.com
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
ELECTRICIAN: remodeling, rewiring, troubleshooting. Lighting: low voltage, energy safe, indoor, outdoor, landscape. Low voltage: telephone, Internet, CCTV, Home Theatre, Audio/Video. Non-lic. Refs. LichwaConstruction@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
INDEPENDENT SERVICE CARLOS FENCE: Wood & Picket Fences • Chain Link • Iron & Gates • Deck & Patio Covers. Ask for Carlos, (310) 677-2737 or fax (310) 677-8650. Non-lic.
DECK REPAIR, SEALING & STAINING. Local resident, local clientele. 1 day service. (See ad under handyman.) Marty, (310) 459-2692
FINISH CARPENTRY 16k
CUSTOM FINISH CARPENTRY * Cabinets * Doors * Columns * Crown * Base * Wainscoting * Windows * Mantles & more . . . New construction & remodels. Contractors & homeowners welcome. Call John @ (818) 312-3716. Licensed (#886995) and bonded.
JOLYON COLLIER • CUSTOM FINISH CRAFTSMANSHIP • Specialty Construction • JolyonCollier.com • Non-lic. • (323) 493-3549
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. Lic. #560299. 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
HANDYMAN SERVING PALISADIANS for 14 years. Polite & on time. No job too small. Refs available. Non-lic. Ready for winter? (310) 454-4121 or cell, (310) 907-6169. djproservices@yahoo.com
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 • 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. 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com
ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Serving Palisades/Malibu over 35 years. Lic. #637882. Call (310) 454-6604
PAINTER, SMALL JOBS PREFERRED. Interiors only. 20 years experience. References available. Very reasonable rates. Excellent craftsmanship. Non-lic. Tim, (310) 433-9610
JAN MASLER PAINTING CO. Interior/exterior, custom finishes, 20 yrs experience. Lic. #826711. Bonded. Insured. (818) 269-7744. “Taking pride in our work.”
ALL SEASONS PAINTING: Spring clean-up specials. Kitchen cabinets • Decks • Garage doors • No job too small. Interior/exterior painting. Free estimates. Call Randy, (310) 678-7913. Lic. #106150
HANDYMAN SERVING PALISADIANS for 14 years. Polite & on time. No job too small. Refs available. Non-lic. Ready for winter? (310) 454-4121 or cell, (310) 907-6169. djproservices@yahoo.com
REMODELING 16v
KANAN CONSTRUCTION • References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451 • DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN
LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464
COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction, (310) 710-3199
HELP WANTED 17
RECEPTIONIST / PR / ADMIN. Exclusive practice in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity. Please call (310) 454-0317
PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED: Weekends & some after-school pick-up/care. Must have car w/ clean record & good refs. $15/hr. (10-15 hrs wk.) Call Sue, (310) 454-5450
AUTOS 18b
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. 16,368 miles. Fully loaded. No accidents. Carfax available. $24,595. Original owner. Call (310) 916-3479
1999 CAMRY LE Sedan, automatic, fully loaded, gold, low mileage, one owner. Perfect condition inside & out. Reliable gem. $7,500. Office phone: (310) 454-3552
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
MOVING SALE! 910 Embury, Sunday, March 29th, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Down sofa w/ 3 slip covers, glide rocker, wool hand hooked rug, mattress, fire screen, Childlife play system. No early birds.
BIG GARAGE SALE. 14845 Sunset @ Drummond. Clothes, kids stuff, furniture, electronics. Saturday, March 28th, 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.
GARAGE SALE! Chairs, rugs, books, bookshelves, lamps, baby equipÂment, beds, couches, pictures, tables, cameras, DVDs, jewelry, clothes & more! SATURDAY, March 28, 7-10 a.m. 16865 Charmel Lane, PP, 90272
WANTED TO BUY 19
WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
CAR WANTED: Great running and clean interior/exterior condition. Small, safe car with airbags for teen daughter. 10-15 yrs old, ok. Low price. Will pay cash. Contact: (310) 573-2004 or varelae@aol.com
Work in Progress: Young Photographer Takes Aim
Pacific Palisades resident Robert Larson explores the lonely man in his first solo exhibition, now on display through April at Mayberry restaurant on Swarthmore. In this body of work, ‘Away From Me,’ a common theme prevails: one lonely man against ‘a somewhat epic backdrop,’ Larson explains. One of the images was photographed on the Palisades bluffs. The other images were taken in Africa, Europe and Asia. Larson, 23, grew up in the Palisades and attended Calvary Christian School. His life, his ambitions, his dreams are best explored in his own words. ”LIBBY MOTIKA, Senior Editor ’I was born in Dallas, Texas, to a selfless woman named Melissa. A few days later, I was in Los Angeles, beginning the rest of this life with my new adopted mom, dad, and big sister. I spent much of my childhood in the care of my maternal grandparents and attended Calvary Christian for 11 years. My grandfather taught me how to shoot a gun when I was 5, and I grew up dreaming that I’d one day be a great sniper like Carlos Hathcock. When I was 19, I gave up that dream, and during a very empty and aimless period of my life I took a basic photography course at Santa Monica College. I felt an internal click (excuse the pun) deep within me. I started to constantly ditch class to go take pictures, and so it began. A year later, I went to Australia on my first trip abroad (Mexico doesn’t count for Southern Californians) and fell in love with collecting experiences. Since then I have traveled as much as I can and will continue to do so. More often than not, my only companion on these trips has been a camera. I still live in the Palisades and am currently attending the Julia Dean Photo Workshops as a full-time student in an attempt to erase my bad habits. I am a photographer and a writer. Mainly, though, I am a work in progress. Larson’s work is also included in a group show, ‘Dirty Pretty, Thirteen Los Angeles Photographers’ on display through May 22 at The Julia Dean Gallery, 801 Ocean Front Walk, Studio 8, in Venice. The photographers were challenged to explore the idea of beauty and filth in a city obsessed with those concepts. Contact: (310) 392-0909; www.juliadean.com.
