Everyone agreed last Wednesday about the quest to protect Santa Monica Bay from polluted stormwater, but residents challenged the City’s preparations for the proposed $15.9- million Temescal Stormwater Diversion Project. Appearing at a public meeting in the Palisades Branch Library community room, Heal the Bay President Mark Gold and Palisadian Fran Diamond, chairperson of the Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board strongly supported the project, arguing that it was an important use of Proposition O funds. Built by the City of Los Angeles, the new underground system along Temescal Canyon Road, just north of Pacific Coast Highway, would trap rainstorm runoff from October through April and would consist of three separate structures. During a storm, water would first drain into a diversion tank, and then into a hydro-separator (which separates pollutants such as trash and debris from the rainwater). The water would then flow into a 1.25-million-gallon, cement-reinforced holding tank at the bottom of Temescal Canyon Park, where it could stay for up to three days before traveling to the Hyperion Treatment Center in El Segundo.   Questions by residents in the audience focused on the adequacy of studies conducted by the City, the choice of location, leaking sewer pipes, the effectiveness of the system and who would pay for maintenance. ‘ Environmental, geotechnical and traffic reports. Residents questioned why an environmental impact report (EIR) hadn’t been done. According to Public Works information officer Michelle Vargas, this project qualifies for a CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) categorical exemption, thus avoiding an EIR. Residents then questioned the completeness of the geotechnical report done in 2008, which stated: ‘Our evaluation did not include a detailed evaluation of the landslide susceptibility or stability of the slopes adjacent to the project.’ ‘We want you to do the work that you require us to do when we build our homes,’ said Bernard Kinsey, who lives on the slopes above Temescal Canyon. ‘We’re not trying to stop you, but you haven’t done your work.’ Residents wanted to access the (Continued on Page 3) traffic plan, which has not been available to the public. They are concerned that the heavy traffic when Palisades Charter High School dismisses was not adequately investigated, nor was the loss of parking along Temescal Canyon Road. ‘We’ll come back next month with the traffic plans,’ promised Kendrick Okuda, Proposition O program manager for the Bureau of Engineering. ‘ Choice of Temescal Canyon. Since a large portion of the watershed that drains into the diversion tank is uninhabited land, resident Todd Thompson said: ‘I feel like you’re spending money in Temescal not because the need is the greatest here, but only because you have property there.’ He estimated that about 60 percent of the 1,600 acre watershed was uninhabited. Gold corrected him, ’80 percent of the watershed is uninhabited, but under the Clean Water Act, the law says every single beach needs to be clean.’ Bureau of Sanitation’s Watershed Protection Division Manager Shahram Kharaghani acknowledged, ‘We selected the park because it is city government land and we did not have to acquire other land.’ ‘ Leaking Sewer Pipes. Current plans are to drain the 1.25-million gallon tank into a newly-constructed pipe that will connect to an existing 3,000-ft. force main that runs into the Coastal Interceptor Sewer below PCH. Leaks have been found in the existing force main, which drains sewage from Via de las Olas. Residents want assurance that those leaks will be fixed before the project starts. Michelle Vargas, a spokesperson for Public Works, said that a closed-circuit television camera is inside the pipe and will soon determine the total damage. Okuda said $600,000 has been set aside to pay for a new lining in the existing force main and the new pipe to the force main. As reported in the Palisadian-Post (‘Aging Sewer, Slow Response Meant Beach Hazard,’ January 31, 2007), Kharaghani attributed much of the beach pollution to the city’s aging sewer lines.   A resident wanted to know how the city knew that polluted water at Will Rogers Beach is coming from stormwater runoff and not broken sewer pipes.   Gold told the group that source tracking can be done to find the origin of the pollution, which would allow the City to know if the pollution was from broken sewer pipes. He acknowledged that it had not been done in Temescal. ‘ Effectiveness of the system. Another resident said it was his understanding that the system didn’t work with all storms. Vargas said that the diversion system will activate anytime there is a storm of at least 2.65 cubic feet of rain per second (a little less than .2 inches over a 24-hour period). According to Okuda, the device will capture the first runoff, which is considered the most polluted. Everything in excess of 1.25-million gallons will divert back into the existing storm drain and run into the ocean. Another resident questioned whether this project was indeed the best use for the money or whether it could be better spent replacing aging sewer lines across Pacific Palisades, as well as leaking septic tanks in Rivas, upper Rustic Canyon and Mandeville Canyon. ‘ The cost of maintenance and who would pay for it. Resident Chris Spitz wanted assurance that before construction begins, adequate funding will be in place to clean and maintain the proposed hydro-separator.   In an e-mail to the Post, Spitz wrote: ‘We have learned from credible residents that the hydro-separator at the Sun Valley stormwater diversion project is rarely if ever maintained or cleaned, leading to the malfunctioning of that facility.’ The $500 million in Proposition O money is not targeted towards maintenance and there have been no provisions yet for the Temescal project. Given the numerous unanswered questions, City officials promised to hold a second informational meeting in March. Residents were also assured that the proposed October start of the project could be delayed. (A tour of a stormwater diversion project in Sun Valley is scheduled for tomorrow, in order for residents to view the operations. To attend, call Vikki Zale at (310) 822-2010.)
Daughter of the Dragon, Sister Of the Crow
Shannon Lee Guards the Legacies of Her Iconic Father and Her Famous Brother
When Bruce Lee died on July 20, 1973 of an accidental overdose at the age of 32, the collective heartbeat of millions of fans worldwide paused. The martial-arts legend and influential movie icon had fashioned a unique career, and he was single-handedly responsible for introducing Chinese cinema to an international (and Western) audience. Thirty-six years after his death, his sole living legacy lives in Pacific Palisades, and she’s spearheading a Bruce Lee revival. Shannon Lee is currently planning an October event in honor of her father that will include a banquet, screenings, exhibits and seminars. In 2008, she served as executive producer of a 50-episode Chinese-television series, ‘The Legend of Bruce Lee.’ The first effort of her production company, Leeway Media, debuts on April 20, when the History Channel airs ‘How Bruce Lee Changed The World.’ As president of the nonprofit Bruce Lee Foundation, Lee awards $1,000 scholarships to students who have written essays on Bruce’s various philosophies. As CEO of the newly minted Bruce Lee Enterprises, Lee will oversee licensing her father’s name and likeness. Universal Studios recently relinquished all rights to the Lee family, so she plans to market Bruce Lee as a ‘lifestyle brand.’ ‘We’re doing everything ourselves,’ Lee, 39, tells the Palisadian-Post; the ‘we’ referring to her and her mother, Linda Lee Cadwell. They staged a multi-tiered Seattle Art Museum celebration of Bruce’s life last year, and they plan to establish the Bruce Lee Action Museum in Seattle, a destination featuring movie and personal memorabilia, a theater, meditation and outdoor training areas, and a research library. ‘The idea is to look at the notion of taking action as the catalyst for change and growth, using Bruce Lee and his legacy as the model,’ Lee says. ‘My father had an influence on a style of fitness, conditioning and body-building.’ Soft-spoken and down to earth, Shannon Lee is adept at articulating her ideas as she shares tea at a Swarthmore Avenue caf’ and discusses the History Channel special, which will feature celebrities relating how Bruce Lee’s movies, martial arts and philosophies inspired them. From rappers LL Cool J and RZA of the martial arts-obsessed Wu-Tang Clan, to comedian Eddie Griffin, athlete Shaquille O’Neal, ‘Rush Hour’ director Brett Ratner and martial-arts cinema heir Jackie Chan, he inspired many on various levels. Take DreamWorks’ 2008 animated hit ‘Kung-Fu Panda,’ about the quest for an esoteric big book containing the key to life inside: a mirror. ‘There’s an example right there of where my father influenced the pop culture,’ Lee says, noting that ‘Panda”s plot point was already embedded in Bruce Lee’s ‘Circle of Iron’ (released posthumously in 1978). Steve McQueen and ‘Circle’ star James Coburn were two of Bruce’s Hollywood friends and martial arts students. They became pallbearers at his funeral. The fact that Lee bit into the Hollywood apple is worth underscoring, his daughter notes, as the United States was very different in the pre-multicultural landscape of the 1960s, when America grappled with Civil Rights and engaged in a controversial war in Asia. ‘He worked very hard to be a success,’ Lee says of her San Francisco-born, Hong Kong-raised father. ‘He had to overcome prejudice and he did. He broke barriers.’ In fact, Bruce Lee had created and was set to star in the hit television series, ‘Kung-Fu’ (1972-75) until its producers hired non-Asian actor David Carradine instead. Shannon Lee had ‘mixed feelings’ about 1993’s ‘Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story’ biopic. ‘The spirit of the film was nice but they switched around details,’ she says, sans malice. ‘For example, my father didn’t hurt his back seriously during a fight but while working out at home.’ Lee has vague memories of her father, as she was 4 when he died: ‘I remember him being very playful, energetic.’ More painfully acute was the death of her brother, actor Brandon Lee, at age 28 in March 1993. ‘I was in New Orleans, attending college, when I got the call,’ Lee says. The burial services took place at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, where Brandon is buried next to Bruce. As the anniversary of Brandon’s death approaches, Lee misses him terribly. ‘He would have been the best uncle,’ she says, alluding to her daughter, Wren, 6. ‘He was so full of life.’ Ironically, Brandon had appeared in ‘Kung-Fu: The Next Generation’ with Carradine. He was transcending martial arts-accented roles when a prop gun accident killed him on the set of ‘The Crow.’ Filming on the adaptation of James O’Barr’s comics was complete enough to be released in 1994, when ‘The Crow’ grossed a solid $94 million worldwide, inspiring two sequels. ‘My brother wanted to be an actor from the time he was a kid,’ Lee says. ”The Crow’ would have been the springboard for him.’ College scholarships in Brandon’s name have been established. ‘I do want to keep his spirit alive as well.’ After her father died, Shannon Lee moved with her family in 1974 from Hong Kong to affluent Rolling Hills, where Shannon and Brandon attended high school. While a student at Tulane University, Lee met lawyer Ian Keasler. They married and moved to the Palisades in 1994. Lee pursued acting, only to be typecast in straight-to-video action films. In 1996, she appeared in the first ‘Blade,’ but Lee ultimately abandoned acting. ‘I don’t know if my heart was ever in it,’ she admits. Recently separated, she now lives in the Alphabet streets. Today, Lee writes songs, such as tunes she co-wrote for the U.K. group Medicine. She covered ‘I’m in The Mood for Love’ on the soundtrack of the 2000 movie ‘China Strike Force,’ and performed ‘Desperado’ in Cantonese (Bruce’s native tongue) in Hong Kong. ‘My father was quite a writer,’ she says. ‘He was always jotting down ideas for film, TV series. Now that Wren is older and my life is moving in a new direction, I plan to focus more on writing.’ Lee has heard it all regarding the so-called family curse. Ditto the conspiracy theories hatched in the wake of Bruce’s death. ‘I shrug that stuff off,’ Lee says. ‘I don’t believe in it and find it to be good fodder for folks looking to gossip or ruminate on creepy stories. If I really felt cursed, I would probably be afraid to live my life, and life is meant to be lived.’ In other words, even as she looks back, she is moving forward. ‘I’m excited about the prospects of what lies ahead,’ she says with a soft smile. Visit www.BruceLeeFoundation.org.
Her Gang of Anti-Gang Activists
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
It’s an issue that’s easy to flip past in the daily newspaper because it appears far removed from our own children, our daily routine. Gang violence. Not a topic typically found in the Palisadian-Post. But Billie Weiss, a Palisades Highlands resident since 1986, has made changing the conditions that make gangs a way of life in many L.A. neighborhoods her life’s work. Weiss’ home office has a wall adorned with citations and awards, and she recently received a $25,000 Peace Prize grant from the California Wellness Foundation in recognition of her pioneering research. Atop a bookshelf sits an award (crafted from the metal of melted-down handguns) she created for those working against youth violence. Advocating for the passage of municipal legislation in 2003 banning .50-caliber sniper rifles is one of the many ways Weiss has sought to mitigate the impact of street gangs. This may seem an odd mission for an epidemiologist. In fact, when Weiss finished her master’s degree in public health at UCLA in the 1980s, the focus for graduates was on infectious diseases such as AIDS. But Weiss, whose first job in public health was with Los Angeles County, learned that it wasn’t disease or traffic accidents killing 15-to 24-year-olds. It was homicides, and kids were the victims and perpetrators of violence. So began her odyssey as academic, advocate and activist. Much of her work consists of identifying the causes of youth violence and correcting the problem. Weiss is an associate director of the Southern California Injury Prevention Research Center at UCLA, which studies damaging phenomena as varied as earthquakes, traumatic brain injuries and pediatric sudden death. But Weiss doesn’t sit in an ivory tower. A petite woman with the body of a former dancer and pixie-ish face, she spends half her time in the field with gang interventionists and gang members. Weiss founded the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles in 1991 to bring together anti-violence advocators, school representatives, police departments, anti-gun groups, private foundations and civil rights agencies. ’Things are not changing fast enough,’ Weiss tell the Post. ‘We need everybody we can muster.’ Gang activity is an epidemic. Numbers vary, but law enforcement officials cite 400 individual gangs with nearly 40,000 members in Los Angeles. Although a ‘war on gangs’ was declared 25 years ago, gang membership has doubled. ’Violence is the leading epidemic of our time and it impacts every segment of a healthy community,’ Weiss says. ‘Gun violence kills more young people in L.A. County under the age of 35 than anything else. It costs more public health dollars than any other epidemic, particularly in Los Angeles County.’ Key to an effective response to gang violence, Weiss believes, is a multi-disciplinary coordination of the efforts of public health, law enforcement and education with community needs. Of course, many do not intuitively view gangs as a public health issue. The focus is on arrests and suppression of existing gang-bangers rather than prevention. ‘But, it’s like measles,’ Weiss says, ‘if we don’t immunize, there will be another outbreak. If we don’t keep focusing on primary prevention, we can lock up all the gang members we want and in seven years, they’ll get out and it will happen all over again because we haven’t done the groundwork to change the conditions that breed these problems.’ She wants people to understand that young children in gang-infested neighborhoods are surrounded by violence, often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and eventually join gangs for protection or for surrogate families. People tend to see the toughened ‘gang banger,’ but they forget that he was once an engaging 8-year-old who could have taken a better path. The solution, Weiss believes, is obvious: communities with resources and services for children do not have a gang problem; communities without these resources do. ‘We’ve loaded them [public officials] with data,’ she says, citing detailed research by the Advancement Project, an ‘action tank’ focused on social justice: Weiss believes that the way to eliminate gangs is to get resources into communities in need. Even an easy-to-implement program like last summer’s ‘Summer Night Lights,’ when selected Los Angeles parks offered activities for the local youth, reduced violence in those neighborhoods. ‘It was successful, but they stopped the program before kids went back to school,’ says Weiss, noting a pattern of officials declaring victory, then eliminating the very programs that succeed. Even if the solution is straightforward, it requires not only funding but the will of communities that have resources to assist those that don’t. Weiss stresses that gangs are everyone’s problem, not just the concern of those communities ‘without,’ the ones that Weiss calls ‘hot zones.’ Sophisticated gangs participate in criminal activity like identity theft that can directly impact Angelinos far from gang centers. And, in this challenging economy, the cost of law enforcement, incarceration and medical treatment related to L.A. gangs eats up more than $1 billion a year in tax dollars. A recent FBI report notes a migration of gang membership into communities nationwide. And so, Weiss keeps fighting the good fight. Maybe she’ll retire someday and spend more time with her grown children and seven grandchildren, who range in age from two months to 29 years old. For now, she won’t stop’not until the war on gangs is won.
Cardinal Honors Aikenhead
Pacific Palisades resident Kathleen H. Aikenhead was honored by Cardinal Roger Mahony of the Los Angeles Diocese with the 2009 Cardinal’s Award at a benefit dinner in early February. She was joined by the other honored members of the Los Angeles Catholic community’Christopher Alders, Dr. Leo Lagasse, Virginia Schneider and Vin Scully. In the 20 years of the award, 99 men and women have been honored. Aikenhead is president of the William Hannon Foundation (founded in 1983 by her late uncle, a 1994 honoree), which provides tuition assistance for disadvantaged children attending Catholic schools, preschool through college. When he introduced Aikenheard, Mahony noted that she is among ‘the active people in the archdiocese, whose faith is an integral part of her life.’ Hannon, who has lived in the Palisades for 30 years, is one of the foundation’s original board members. She has been president for the last 15 years. ’We give about 300 grants a year to schools, churches and social service agencies in the Los Angeles area,’ Aikenhead told the Palisadian-Post. ‘While most of the recipients are Catholic organizations, about 25 are not.’ In addition, the foundation has funded several large buildings, including the new William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University and the new science hall at Loyola High School. Grant amounts have ranged from $5,000 and $10,000 to $10 million, in the case of Loyola University. ‘We also run several programs to help organizations raise money,’ Aikenhead said. ‘For example, we have purchased Hawaiian trips that we then give to organizations to use as raffle prizes, with all the proceeds going to that organization.’ In addition to her work with the Hannon Foundation, Aikenhead serves on the board of the Catholic Education Foundation, which gives millions of dollars every year for tuition assistance for Catholic school students, from elementary through high school. Aikenhead grew up in Brentwood and attended St. Martin of Tours and Marymount High School. She graduated from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, where she met her husband David, now an estate-planning attorney. The couple has three children, all of whom attended Corpus Christi School. Emily, 35, is a pediatrician and expecting her first child. Gigi is a trained Cordon Bleu chef with two children, and Brian, 30, is a Loyola Law School student.
Palisadian McRoskey Named President of Las Madrinas
At the Las Madrinas annual meeting in February, outgoing president Cathy Pherson presented Michele D. Kipke, Ph.D., director of community, health outcomes and intervention research, with a major contribution to the auxiliary’s pledge of $5 million for the Las Madrinas Endowment for Autism Research, Interventions and Outcomes at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles on behalf of the membership. Las Madrinas (‘The Godmothers’) has supported Childrens Hospital Los Angeles since 1908. Pherson also announced three outstanding members whose dedication and generosity deserved special recognition: Cynthia Connolly, Caryll Mingst and Vicky Rogers. In addition, the new board of directors for 2009 was introduced, with Pacific Palisades resident Kathleen McRoskey serving as president. New members include two Palisadians, Kathryne Garland and Allison Planting. Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating seriously ill and injured children for more than a century. The hospital, one of America’s premier teaching hospitals, is affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine at USC.
‘School House’ Rocks the Pierson
Theater Review
The spring Theatre Palisades Youth production of ‘School House Rock Live! Jr.’ brims with enthusiasm and zest. Twenty-four young actors and actresses dance and sing their way through grammar, science and U.S. history, turning the 50-minute show into an entertaining, educational evening for families at the Pierson Playhouse on Haverford Avenue. Having all of the young cast members on the stage and in every number is no easy feat, but director Dorothy Dillingham Blue has done it with style. In productions past, Blue directed ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘How to Eat Like a Child.’ This year, her assistant director was seventh grader Melissa Schem, who has acted in previous youth productions. Another TPY alum, Megan Wheeler, played the backstage role of ‘Baby Captain,’ helping Blue care for her three-month-old. Based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon spots that taught about topics such as conjunctions and interjections through clever songs, this version of ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ delights. Tom, played by Taylor Tabb, is a schoolteacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching and tries to relax by watching television. No sooner does he turn on the TV set than the cast appears (representing facets of his personality) and shows him a more imaginative way to teach. The quality of the soloist voices varies, but choreography, also done by Blue, keeps every number snappy. Brendan Terry sings ‘Three is a Magic Number’ and his stage presence and voice are equally assured. ‘Just a Bill’ sung in a lovely voice by Katherine Reinhold, using just the right amount of expression, is the perfect way to learn how a law starts with an idea, is drafted as a bill and is voted on by the Senate and House of Representatives, but still runs the risk of veto. ’The Preamble,’ sung by Veronica Ellis, wearing a bright yellow dress and a ‘sun’ headdress, had the audience nodding in time. Switching to the subject of science, ‘Interplanet Janet,’ sung beautifully by Zoe Chernov, had Piper Hays, as Janet, dancing and twirling around the planets. Marianne Verrone and Michael Kirshner, who have appeared in previous productions, also enjoyed solos and their voices were sweet to listen to, without the affected belting that too often finds its way into youth musicals. But the over-all best part of the show was the choruses, and the cast should be congratulated for the group effort. The female part of the cast is dressed colorfully in felt dresses. If there was one negative, it was the bright lipstick slathered on the girls, giving them a garish look. This is weekend will be the last for the show, produced by Bobbie Durazo, with musical director Michael Reilly. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Contact: 310-454-1970.
Mona Woolard, 42; Popular Village School Staff Member
Mona Woolard, a beloved Village School employee, passed away February 16 after a brief illness. She was 42. Woolard joined Village School in 2000 and instantly became a valued member of the staff with her contagious laughter, her flair for fashion, and her organizational skills and efficiency. Working in admissions, she was often the first contact with prospective parents, and instantly put them at ease with her openness and warmth. Her presence as ‘the divine Ms. Mona’ was felt throughout the school with her playful, yet caring ways. Her love of animals was readily apparent when a visitor entered her office and saw Freddie, the school’s pet rat, sitting on her shoulder. Her humor was effusive and her inventiveness without question. It was always a treat to see what Halloween costumes she would devise. With her ‘Family Circle’ of students, Mona was always supportive, especially at Field Day when she provided ‘Monavation’ in the form of candy for her team. She also initiated special ways to honor the sixth graders from her ‘Family’ as they headed towards graduation. As the mother of 11-year-old twin boys, Devon and Dahmien, Woolard wanted to instill in them an appreciation for learning and their surroundings. During the November 2008 fires near Sylmar, she took the boys to a shelter to comfort and care for those young and old. Her generosity of spirit, combined with her no-nonsense approach to life, had an immediate effect on everyone she came into contact with. Members of the school community are devastated, but reflect on the cherished days shared with Woolard. She will be missed and remembered. A memorial service was held last Friday in the Village School gym.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO NEW POSTAL REQUIREMENTS, THE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE WILL NOW BE FRIDAY AT 11 A.M.
HOMES FOR SALE 1
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FURNISHED HOMES 2
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FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b
GUEST HOUSE FOR RENT. Single. Price: $1,350/mo. Fully furnished, utilities included. Hrdwd floor. Available April 1st. No pets. No smoking. One person. (310) 459-3650
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CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
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ROOMS FOR RENT 3
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OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
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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
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
YOUR OWN TECH GURU * SET-UP, TUTORING, REPAIR, INTERNET. Problem-Free Computing, Guaranteed. Satisfying Clients Since 1992. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! COMPUTER WORKS! 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/
PALISADES COMPUTER SERVICE • Excellent local references for 8 years. Satisfaction guaranteed. $50/hr. or $30/half-hr. FIRST HALF-HOUR IS FREE! Call Matt: (310) 383-2471
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 • Garage Sale Specialist • (310) 454-0359 • bmdawson@verizon.net • www.bmdawson.com • Furniture • Antiques • Collectibles • Junque • Reliable professionals • Local References
SOLAR/WIND ENERGY 7l
SOLAR ENERGY with ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERING SOLAR. Go green, save 40% to 50%! Huge rebates and tax incentives! Call for free estimate or questions. Local Palisades contractor. Lic. #912279 (877) 898-1948. e-mail: sales@alternativeengineering.net
MISCELLANEOUS 7n
BEEN TO COURT? Received a judgement? I can assist. Facing small claims? I can assist. Provide employment screening & background checks as well. Murphy Investigative Services. Licensed PI firm. Call (213) 804-8484
NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER * L/out, F/T, CDL, SSN, Own car and insurance. Prof refs and experience. Light handyman work. Please call: (818) 825-9378, Maria L.
PALISADES NANNY SEEKS morning, light housekeeping/child care duties in same area. Excellent references. (310) 903-2542
HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.” We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/ELDER CARE, day or night, available Monday-Sunday. Own transportation, excellent references. Call Maria Patricia, (310) 948-9637
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER LOOKING for work. Avail. Mon.-Sat. or can work single days. Loves kids & pets. S.M. & Palisades refs. Speaks English, own transp. Adelina, (323) 527-4538 or (323) 481-4294
HOUSEKEEPING & BABYSITTING, EXPERIENCED. References if needed. Free estimate. Available Monday thru Friday. Speaks English. Call Nury, (323) 907-2213 (cell) or (323) 232-4287 (home)
HOUSEKEEPER OR BABYSITTER AVAILABLE any time. Good references. Spanish speaking, learning English. Hard worker. Great w/ pets. Call Veronica or leave a msg. (213) 487-4347 or (c) (213) 393-1993
HOUSEKEEPER OR BABYSITTER available Thursday and Saturday. Live-out. Local Palisades & Santa Monica references. Own transportation. Call Marta, (213) 365-6609. Please leave a message.
I CLEAN HOUSES, apartments and offices. I have 25 years of experience, speak English, own transportation. Call Luisa, (362) 360-2756
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday-Saturday. Own car. Driver’s license. Speaks English. Excellent references. Legal documents. Please call Roxana, (323) 542-7729
MY GREAT HOUSEKEEPER is looking for 2 days of work. Honest, reliable, speaks English, has own car. Loves kids & pets. Call Madeline, (310) 459-1651
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTING. 25 years experience. Excellent references. Reliable. Call Elizabeth, (323) 463-7889
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
ELDER CARE in your home. Available in the day M-F. Excellent local references. 10 years experience. Own transportation. CDL. Insured. Call Sandy, (c) (818) 272-3400 or (h) (818) 834-2524
GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11
PALISADES GARDENING • Full Gardening Service • Sprinkler Install • Tree Trim • Sodding • Sprays, non-toxic • FREE PLANT • Cell, (310) 701-1613, (310) 568-0989
MISCELLANEOUS 12f
LICE TREATMENT & NIT REMOVAL at home for kids & family. Manual nitpicking by professional technicians. Organic products, flexible schedule. Home care (stuffed toys, bedding). Contact LICEBUSTERUSA: (310) 880-1350 • www.licebusterusa.com
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
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY while you are away: Housesitter living in your home or condo, feeding your pets, watering plants while adding occupied residence protection from unwanted intrusions. A professional woman with no bad habits, unless eating crackers in bed counts, seeking a furnished or unfurnished residence for a year or so enabling you to be worry free on your journey also. Helen Palit, (213) 280-0585. hpalit@angelharvest.org
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
HOUSEHOLD HELPER. ORGANIZE OFFICE, cook, water plants, housesitting while you’re out. Walk dogs, lite housekeeping, help w/ children. Avail part time, afternoon shifts. Contact Ruth, (310) 429-2459, ruthtrzn@msn.com. 20 yrs local refs & experience.
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
PUPPY HEAVEN • TRAINING/WALKING • Play groups and hikes. 30 years Pali resident. References. Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog!
MISCELLANEOUS 14k
WINE SHOPPING ADVENTURES WITH LIZ. With 26 yrs as a wine consultant, let me teach you how to buy good wines w/confidence & learn to pair wine w/ food. Call Liz, the Wine Coach, (c) (252) 256-0170
FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a
HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651
TUTORS 15e
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 20+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530
MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145
PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134
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
EMORY GRADUATE (CLASS OF 2008). In-home tutoring at great rates. Tutoring math, science & SAT Prep. Call Jonathan, (310) 929-5858
ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS! Experienced tutoring: math, science, history & writing. Grades 6-12. Recent Univ. of California graduate. Palisades resident. Nick, (310) 487-3637, nsinclair.ak@gmail.com
TUTORING K-12. Burritt Newton MD, retired. Elementary: Math, science, reading, vocabulary. High School: Anatomy, physiology, chemistry. Member, California EnCorps Teachers Program. (310) 454-1105
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
CONSTRUCTION 16d
JOLYON COLLIER • CUSTOM FINISH CRAFTSMANSHIP • Specialty Construction • JolyonCollier.com • Non-lic. • (323) 493-3549
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-CONSULTATION, design & installation: Electrical: 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.
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
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.”
A PACIFIC PAINTING. Residential, commercial, industrial. Interior/exterior. Drywall, plaster, stucco repair, pressure washing. Free estimates. Bonded & insured. Lic. #908913. “Since 1979.” (310) 954-7170
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
ROOFING 16w
JOE (NOT THE PLUMBER), the roofer, carpenter, painter. Masonry, tile, brick, concrete, retaining walls, landscaper, winter specialty leaks, windows, chimneys, skylights, gutters, remodels. (310) 457-4652
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
PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER in an interior design studio. Bright, enthusiasm a must! (310) 454-9068 ext. 3
AUTOS 18b
1958 CHEVY APACHE Longbed truck. Runs. $5,000. (310) 459-8211
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. 16,368 miles. Fully loaded. No accidents. Carfax available. $24,595. Original owner. Call (310) 916-3479
FURNITURE 18c
TWO MATCHING CUSTOM COUCHES: Hi-end, 8-way hand-tied springs, etc. Oatmeal chenille fabric. Contemporary. Almost unused. $1,000 ea. Details/pics: (310) 459-4224, noshir@noshirgroup.com
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
CULV. CITY. WHOLE HSE! ‘60s furn/furnishgs/knick-knacks/collectibles/art/clothes/books/kitch/hsehold gds. 5342 Kalein Dr. (So. of Culver Bvd/bet. Sawtelle & Sepulveda). Fri.-Sat., Mar 6-7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.bmdawson.com. for details/photos.
PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
PALISADIAN RESIDENT SELLING 12 week old purebred Maltese female puppy. All baby shots. $950. Call (310) 488-3270
WANTED TO BUY 19
WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
It’s Unanimous!
Humby Defends Super Welterweight Crown on Points over James Martinez
In a fight that had the capacity crowd at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood roaring with every punch and kick landed, Baxter “One Arm Bandit” Humby prevailed by unanimous decision last Saturday night to defend his Muay Thai World Super Welterweight championship over James Martinez. Being the main event on the card, Humby’s bout didn’t start until about 10 p.m. but spectators who stayed were treated to an exciting fight. Humby won all five rounds and when it was over the Palisadian’s hand was raised in victory. “I hit him with everything I had and he just wouldn’t go down,” Humby said. “My strategy was to work his body because that’s where he’s weakest, but he took it. I had him in trouble with a left hook in the third round but I couldn’t finish him.” Humby, who weighed in officially at 160–one pound lighter than his opponent, used a variety of kicks to keep Martinez off balance. “Technically, this was one of my best fights because he had some strong punches and I didn’t want to let him get lucky and take my title, so I just boxed him,” Humby said. “I made him missed and countered every time.” The 36-year-old fighter wants to stay as active as he was last year when he fought and won four times. He both trains and teaches at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA. He is sponsored locally by Tivoli Cafe. “I’ve fought at least a dozen times at Hollywood Park Casino and enjoy it because this is so close to home and easy for my friends and fans to come and watch,” Humby added after upping his professional kickboxing record to 35-5 (13 knockouts). “I feel like I can’t lose right now so I want to fight four or five times a year to stay sharp.” Next on Humby’s calendar is a mixed martial arts bout in April in Brazil. Humby was born in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1974 and got his nickname because he his right arm was amputated at birth just below his elbow. After capturing the Canadian Super Welterweight Kickboxing Championship in 1996 Humby moved here to pursue his professional kickboxing career. Like Rocky, Sylvester Stallone’s mythical movie character, Humby is recognized all over town and each win he adds to his record adds to his legacy as well. “I’ve got so much support from so many people,” Humby said. “So yes, I have a lot to keep fighting for.”
Highlanders Find Right Formula
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
All season long the winning formula for the Palisades High women’s soccer team was simple: score goals and keep the other team from scoring them. It sounds simple, and, until last Wednesday, it was. On that day, things went according to plan for the black-clad visitors from Granada Hills, who upset Palisades, 2-0, in the City quarterfinal game at Stadium by the Sea. “This is a typical game for us, it’s how we’re used to winning,” Granada Hills Coach Don Ledesma said. “It usually comes down to whichever team capitalizes on its opportunities better. We did that today.” First, Highlanders forward Liz Landon scored on a misplayed ball in the 16th minute–the first goal Palisades had allowed in over 810 minutes, a span of 11 games. Then, before the Dolphins could recover, Melissa Hernandez curved a long shot into the corner of the net for a 2-0 lead. “The first goal was my fault–I let the ball bounce over my head,” Palisades goalie Kiki Bailey said. “The second goal was just a great shot by her.” If the first goal was a shock to the Dolphins’ system, the second was a wake-up call. Palisades dominated the rest of the half, the best chance being Katherine Gaskin’s give-and-go from Melissa Tallis that clanked off the left goal post. Despite a huge advantage in shots and scoring chances, the Dolphins had little to show for their efforts. “It’s frustrating to come this far and lose but we can hold our heads high,” Bailey said. “We never stopped playing hard. We never gave up.” The Highlanders seemed content to sit on their two-goal lead in the second half, allowing Palisades to control the ball in the middle of the field but tightening their defense in their own penalty area. The strategy worked, as the Dolphins’ best opportunities came off of fouls and set plays. Leslie Ota’s long throw-in ability led to several missed headers in front of the goal but, try as they might, the Dolphins couldn’t break Granada Hills’ spirit. “All the teams we play use the long ball,” Ledesma said. “We like to play more of a possession game to keep the score low and today it worked.” Gaskin finished the season with a team-high 19 goals, Katie van Daalen Wetters had 14 and Natasha Burks added 13. Meredith Kornfeind tallied a team-best 17 assists and Erika Martin had 13. Bailey posted 12 shutouts. “We knew we were taking a step up in competition from the teams we played in league but we hung with one of the top Valley schools,” Palisades Coach Kim Smith said. “We scored 105 goals. It was an incredible season.”
