Kicking a Bruin Habit

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August 25, 2009

UCLA’s Kai Forbath Is Named Preseason All-American by ESPN, Sports Illustrated

Kai Forbath of Pacific Palisades made 19 of his 22 field goal attempts--including 13 straight--at UCLA last season. — Kai Forbath of Pacific Palisades made 19 of his 22 field goal attempts–including 13 straight–at UCLA last season.

Pressure is nothing new to UCLA placekicker Kai Forbath. In fact, he thrives on it. He has been called on in key situations time and time again and, fortunately for the Bruins, he almost always delivers. It’s why his teammates and Coach Rick Neuheisel have so much confidence in him. It’s also why both ESPN and Sports Illustrated have named him to their preseason All-American teams. A red-shirt junior, Forbath has already made 44 field goals in his UCLA career–fifth most in school history–including 13 in a row to end last season. He has made all six of his career attempts from 50 yards or more and is tied for first on the Bruins’ all-time list in that category. He ranks his overtime winner in the 2008 opener against Tennessee as the highlight of his career… so far. Forbath and teammate Alterraun Verner, a senior defensive back, were selected to ESPN.com’s All-America pre-season first team by college football columnist Ivan Maisel. Among this season’s leading contenders for the Groza Award, Forbath was the preseason All-America pick at placekicker by Sports Illustrated’s Stewart Mandel and Mark Beech in their 2009 College Football Preview issue. A Palisadian-Post Athlete of the Year in 2007 and 2008, Forbath began making headlines long before he arrived in Westwood for his first practice. He kicked Notre Dame High of Sherman Oaks to a 35-1 record and three CIF championships, scoring 213 points and converting 134 of 135 extra point attempts over his last two seasons. The Bruins will need Forbath to have another productive season if they hope to contend for the Pac-10 title. UCLA opens the season next Saturday night at the Rose Bowl against San Diego State.

Dynamic Duo Powers PPVBC

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August 25, 2009

Setter Oliver Deutschman (above) has passed the Pacific Palisades Volleyball Club boys' program to national prominence along with outside hitter and fellow Palisadian Matt Bagnard. — Setter Oliver Deutschman (above) has passed the Pacific Palisades Volleyball Club boys’ program to national prominence along with outside hitter and fellow Palisadian Matt Bagnard.

Time flies when you’re having fun and for Palisadians Oliver Deutschman and Matt Bagnard the last five years have been a blur. They have formed the backbone of a boys’ team from the Pacific Palisades Volleyball Club that has enjoyed unprecedented success since they joined the program. “Just by chance, their parents decided to get their kids involved in the local program and everything blossomed from then on,” said Matthew Diaz, their coach at PPVBC for the past four years. “Our program stresses the fundamentals of the game, so when the opportunity presents itself to play at the next level (JV, varsity, college, professional or in the Olympics), our athletes are ready, willing and able to succeed at that level. We’ve been around for 22 years now but the accomplishments over the last few years are merely byproducts of the dedication and loyalty these boys have and instilled in their teammates.” Deutschman, Bagnard and their team, now called ‘Pali 18 Kaepa’ have enjoyed quite a run, taking the silver medal at the U.S. Junior Olympic Championships in 2005, winning the gold in 2006, winning the bronze in 2007, winning the gold in 2007 and taking the bronze again this year. The 2008 Youth National Team captain, Deutschman was the Most Valuable Player of the 15s and 17s age divisions at the Junior Olympics and made the All-Tournament team in the 16s and 18s divisions. He was voted best setter at the NORCECA championships last year and will attend UC Santa Barbara this fall. He was captain of his high school team at Crossroads in Santa Monica. Bagnard, meanwhile, has been the team’s starting outside hitter for five years and made the All-Tournament team in 2006. Harvard-Westlake High’s star was a key component for the USAV’s A2 Member Phoenix last year and will attend USC this fall. Rounding out the Pali 18 Kaepa roster were fellow Palisadian Robert Feathers, a junior-to-be at CIF Division I and state champion Loyola High; Matt Hanley, a First-Team All-City hitter at Palisades High, who moves on to UCLA; Jake Kneller of Westlake Village who is bound for Stanford; Eric Dates of Los Angeles, now headed for Ohio State; Evan Mottram of Leona Valley (USCB); Ryan Kachold of Quartz Hill (UCLA); Ian Satterfield of Manhattan Beach (long Beach State); Scott Kevorken of Westlake Village (UC Irvine); Hunter Horn of Quartz Hill; and Westlake Village sophomore Travis Magorian. Of the 10 seniors on the local 12-player squad, nine are going on to play at Division I universities and the other (Horn) is playing Division II football. The two sophomores (Magorian and Feathers) enter their junior years in high school as top recruits to watch. Amazingly, five of the 19 boys picked to train for the U.S. Youth National Team were on the PPVBC squad (Deutschman, Satterfield, Kevorken, Feathers and Mottram). Mottram was the only one to make the traveling team competing in the World Championships in Italy this month. Eight players (Deutschman, Bagnard, Kneller, Kevorken, Satterfield, Dates, Mottram and Kachold) made Volleyball Magazine’s ‘Fabulous 50’ underclassmen list.

Vincent Back on Court

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August 25, 2009

Palisadian Caroline Vincent returned to her winning ways at the Paseo Club in Santa Clarita, where she took the Girls' 10s crown last weekend. — Palisadian Caroline Vincent returned to her winning ways at the Paseo Club in Santa Clarita, where she took the Girls’ 10s crown last weekend.

Caroline Vincent got on such a role late last year that it appeared she might never lose another tennis match. That was until she injured a hand in March and had to sit out four months. So how would she play once she got back on the court? The answer came last weekend at the sixth annual Paseo Club Junior Tournament in Santa Clarita. Looking sharp, as if she never took any time off, the rising young Palisadian won the Girls 10s age division without dropping a set. It was not as easy as it might seem, however. After receiving a first-round bye, Vincent appeared to be on her way to an easy victory over Nicole Alvarez of Newhall. She took the opening set 6-2 but fell behind 5-0, 30-love in the second set before rallying to win it in a tiebreaker and advance to the final. The championship match proved to be anticlimactic as the confident Vincent steamrolled Valencia’s Amanda Tabanera, 6-1, 6-0. For a girl who had just started training again at the Palisades Tennis Center to get back into playing shape it was an impressive tournament and an indication that more first-place trophies could be on the horizon for one of the Palisades’ most talented young players. Vincent, soon to be starting fourth grade at Calvary Christian, made the 2008 Palisadian-Post Athletes of the Year list after winning five straight events in the Girls 8s division prior to injuring her hand. One of the victories came at the high-caliber Santa Monica Junior Open, where she made short work of Kaitlin Zuber, 6-0, 6-2, in the semifinals and outlasted Jane Homer, 7-6, 6-4, in the final. Her most impressive tournament in that stretch might have been the Rancho Cienega Junior Open, where she won six out of seven sets on her way to the 8s singles title. * * * * * * Goldberg Gets Gatorade Bath Pacific Palisades resident Ben Goldberg was selected to represent Southern California at the 20th annual Pacific Zone Team Championships last week in Tucson, Arizona, and his team, called the Jaguars, beat the hometown Southwest/Arizona squad and teams from Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and Northern California to reach the finals. The average temperature throughout the tournament was a blistering 108 degrees and yet nothing was quite as hot as the Marquez Elementary student, who notched valuable singles and doubles points each day for his team. In the championship match against a rival Southern California squad, Goldberg paired with Zachary Scurrah of Ventura to win the doubles point. Then, with the match tied, Goldberg was the last singles match on the court and the Jaguars’ victory would ultimately rest on the outcome of his match against Albert Chtchyan of Los Angeles. They split the first two sets, then Goldberg fell behind 3-0 in the decisive set. However, rather than give in to the oppressive heat and his determined opponent, Goldberg dug deep and reeled off six straight games to win 6-3 and clinch the team championship for the Jaguars. When the final point was over, teammates mobbed Goldberg and gave him a Gatorade shower. He was named championship MVP of the Boys 12s age division for his stellar play in the clutch. Meanwhile, Ben’s younger sister Caroline played her first-ever Open tournament and took first place in the 8-and-under singles division at the Pacific Tennis Open in Westlake Village. She beat Monique Savner from Thousand Oaks, 6-1, 6-2, and Colbey Shae Emery of Ventura, 6-4, 6-3. * * * * * * Oleynik Wins PTC Open Playing on the very courts where she hones her skills Ilana Oleynik won the Girls’ 12s division of the Palisades Tennis Center Junior Open Tournament two weeks ago at the public facility off Alma Real. Seeded No. 2., Oleynik beat Diana Silvers, 6-2, 6-1, in the quarterfinals and Sarah Khattab, 6-2, 6-2, in the semifinals, setting up a championship showdown against top-seeded Juliana H. Simon. After dropping the first set, Oleynik began to make more shots and won the last two sets, 6-4, 10-7 to take the title and the trophy. The PTC’s own Jameson West reached the semifinals of the Boys’ 16s, Roscoe Bellamy won the 10s and made the semifinals of the 12s and fellow Palisadian Jackson Kogan lost in the finals of the 12s. Bridget Stokdyk made the semifinals of the Girls’ 10s singles and Palisadian Daniela Festa made the quarterfinals of the 18s draw and the semifinals of the 18s doubles with partner Alexandra Smith.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 20, 2009

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August 20, 2009

EARLY DEADLINE: OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED LABOR DAY, MONDAY, SEPT. 7. THE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE WILL BE THURS., SEPT. 3, AT 11 A.M.

HOMES FOR SALE 1

GREAT DEALS. Homes Steps from Sand. Right in the Palisades! $125-450,000. Fab ocean views. For use as homes/offices/weekend retreats/condo alt. Terrific opportunity! PCH Between Sunset and Temescal. 8 sold last year. Remodels and fixers available. Heated pool and rec center. Agent: Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438, www.michellebolotin.com

HOMES WANTED 1b

up to MILLION DOLLARS paid for single family home in Palisades. Private family. Please e-mail: wantedpalihome@aol.com

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

SENIOR CONDO FOR SALE Must be 62 years or older. Maximum household income not to exceed $42,129. Sales price $148,305. 1 bdr, 1 ba. Contact Karen at Palisades Realty, (310) 890-4561

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 $11,000/mo. Contact Dolly Niemann, (310) 230-3706

LIGHT, AIRY, SPACE IN THE TREE-TOPS. 1 bed/bath, huge living areas for 1-2 non-smoker, no pets. Laundry, spa, cable, internet, dishes . . . Avail. 10/10 monthly with 3 mo. min. $2,800/mo. includes all. (310) 454-2568

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

OCEAN VIEW near Pali schools. 4 BDRM, 3 BA, LR & master BDRM w/ frpls. W/D, 2 car garage. Jacuzzi bath. Gardener incl. 1 yr lease min. $6,400/mo. (310) 908-8390

2 BD, 1.5 BA, FIREPLACE, hardwood floors, appliances, gardener. Walk to schools, village, bluffs. No pets. $3,600/mo. Leave message. (310) 454-0054

OCEAN VIEW LARGE MOBILE home. Studio/office alcove, kitchen, large dining area. Charming light, airy lovely creative space. Walk beach. Partially furnished. $1,200/mo. (310) 613-1572

CHARMING CAPE COD 2 bdrm + office/den, 1.5 bath, private patio & garden. Washer & dryer & A/C. Quiet area. Village close. Lease $3,900/mo. (310) 454-7826

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Original Palisades home near village. Available now. $3,500/mo. (818) 559-5659

NEAR BLUFFS, VILLAGE & SCHOOLS. 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Living/dining room w/ fireplace. Large yards & patios. Gardener included. 1 year lease. $5,100/mo. (310) 454-8621

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

LOVELY 3 BDRM, 3 BA apartment at Edgewater Towers, across from beach, ocean view. $4,000/mo. Call or e-mail for pictures, (310) 887-1333, s@90210law.com

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

RARE, CHARMING FIND in lovely neighborhood. Large, upper unit, 2 bd + bonus room, 1 ba. Plantation shutters, fireplace, ceiling fan, balcony, garden, garage, light & airy. 1 yr lease. Cooperates w/ brokers. N/P, N/S. $3,500/mo. (310) 804-3142

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

PALISADES GUEST COTTAGE. Small, charming studio w/ separate entrance. Built in stove, frig, microwave. Utilities & cable included. $925/mo. No pets. Street parking only. (310) 210-8455

LIVE AT THE BEACH! 1 bdr mobile home. 2 car parking, large patio, ocean view. No pets. $1,450/mo. Call Glen, (310) 895-0537

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

FURNISHED CONDO, $4,500/MO. Unfurnished $4,000/mo. Large 3+2, 1,850 sq. ft., living room, relaxing sun room, 2×2 parking. Walk to the beach, market, stores, go surfing or walk to the hiking trails. We are 1/2 block from the Self-Realization Center, great schools and min. away from Pepperdine. This is a beautiful and completely furnished condo, with a spectacular view, perfect for a writer, yoga or just relax and enjoy the home. Heated pool, and it’s ready to move in. Everything is brand new. Call (310) 497-0880. For photos: 17339tramonto.shutterfly.com/26

SPACIOUS 3+3 TWNHM w/ ocean vu. FLR, FDR, family area, bonus rm, laundry rm, 2-car gar dir access, gated. Furn/unfurn. Flex time frame. $5,500/mo. robbie sikora, (310) 710-5214

WALK TO P.P. VILLAGE. WOODSY VU, 2 br, 2 ba, open den, AC, WD in unit, security bldg. 2 car parking, storage, pool, jacuzzi, gym. $2,800/mo. Avail 9/1/09. Nancy, (310) 454-5257

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

GARDEN VIEW. Master bedroom & bath. Private entrance, patio, fireplace, cable, WIFI, w/d. $950/mo. Available Sept. 1st. (310) 459-8751

VERY NICE MASTER BEDROOM & BATH. Private entrance. Includes patio, cable, WiFi, W/D, furnished/unfurnished. $950/mo. Lease open. Available Sept. 10th. (310) 454-4318

WANTED TO RENT 3b

LOCAL EMPLOYED male seeks guesthouse. Quiet, local references. Non-smoker, no pets. Call Palisadian-Post, (310) 454-1321

MATURE WOMAN SEEKS PRIVATE ROOM. Wanting to exchange excellent office/household help for lowered rent. N/S N/P Quiet. Local references. Margie, (310 289-5689

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE & RETAIL SUITES AVAILABLE in the heart of the Village: Single room offices & office suites ranging in size up to 3,235 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. 700 sf retail suite. 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

OFFICE TO SHARE, $950/MO. Two treatment rooms in Holistic Chiropractic Center in village on Sunset. Light filled, cheerful, healing environment. Includes use of large reception, front office, kitchen. Utilities included. Convenient parking. (310) 612-9111

THE SKI CHANNEL in the 881 Alma Real building has 2 offices and 2 cubes for sub-lease featuring shared use of many amenities. (310) 230-2050

PALISADES OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE, $900/MO.: In the heart of the Village. Single room office with large window & private restroom. Building amenities include high speed internet access, elevator & covered parking garage. Office has a/c, beautiful hardwood floors & is professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Call Catherine at (310) 573-4245 x104, please leave your contact info.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Individual offices for rent in Pacific Palisades Village. $750 to $1,250/mo. Call Aimee @ (310) 230-8335

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

IN VILLAGE QUIET UPSTAIRS OFFICE with soft natural lighting. Available September 1, 2009 at $849/mo. $2,300 security deposit. (310) 454-4668

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Pacific Palisades. Beautiful views. Leasing terms & price flexible. Debby Harrington, broker, (310) 454-5519

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BOOKKEEPING. Payroll a specialty. Household & small business. Local. Trina, (310) 459-4807

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER TO GO!* F/C bookkeeper specializing in small businesses & private individuals. QB, Quicken & Peachtree proficient. PC or MAC. Refs upon request. Call (310) 486-1055

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

EXPERT COMPUTER HELP ‘ On-Site Service’No travel charge ‘ Help design, buy and install your system ‘ One-on-One Training, Hard & Software ‘ Troubleshooting, Mac & Windows, Organizing ‘ Installations & Upgrades ‘ Wireless Networking ‘ Digital Phones, Photo, Music ‘ Internet ‘ Serving the Palisades, Santa Monica & Brentwood ‘ DEVIN FRANK (310) 499-7000

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/

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

ORGANIZE IT! Clean your clutter. Organize your home, office, playroom, garage, and closets. Garage sales. Shopping. Create your space without clutter. (310) 245-5002, Courtney

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

MESSENGER/COURIER SERVICES 7n

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

DAYCARE CENTER 8

PALISADES LEARN & PLAY. Creative & nurturing, Pre-K program. Art, educational themes & socialization. Healthy meals provided. Now registering for fall. 18 yrs in Palisades. (310) 459-0920

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

WE CAN HELP YOU! We work as a team. Many years exper w/ exlnt refs. Licensed. Reliable. Own transportation & cleaning supply. Please contact any time. Maria, (310) 430-0514

HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY AVAILABLE. Reliable, excellent with children & friendly, speaks English. Available Wednesdays & Thursdays weekly. Great references, Please call (310) 418-1445

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

HOUSEKEEPER, LOCAL REFERENCES, 20 years experience, own transportation, good driving record, available Monday-Friday. Call anytime. (323) 440-4258

MY FABULOUS HOUSEKEEPER is seeking employment. Speaks English. Naturalized citizen. Excellent cleaner. Honest. Cooks. Drives. Wonderful with children and pets. Call Mary, (310) 230-0503

HIGH & MIGHTY CLEANING & MAINTENANCE for homes, apts. & offices. Construction, painting, elec., gen. maintenance. Honest, reliable. Refs. Teresa, (323) 823-8947, or Jose, (310) 713-1250

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE. Reliable, trustworthy, good references. (310) 229-9327

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. Babysitting also. Honest, hardworking. Over 20 years experience. Great refs. Call Julia, (310) 828-8842 or leave msg, (310) 463-2532

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 EXERCISE W/ DEBORAH STERN. Certified personal trainer with positive attitude & smile. Offers companionship along w/ walking, gentle stretching & movement. Refs avail. (310) 623-0361

NURSING CARE 10b

WANTED: ROOM. Excellent RN ready to care. Details, (310) 699-1650

GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11

PALISADES GARDENING ‘ Full Gardening Service ‘ Sprinkler Install ‘ Tree Trim ‘ Sodding ‘ Sprays, non-toxic ‘ FREE AZALEA PLANT ‘ Cell, (310) 701-1613, (310) 568-0989

GARCIA GARDENING * Landscape, planting, maintenance, sprinkler systems, cleanup, low voltage lights. Everything your garden needs! Many yrs exp. Free estimates. Call Efren, (310) 733-7414

HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a

MON./TUES./WED. SPECIALS. Brazilian Straightener, $150 & up. Hair Extensions, $150 & up. Relaxers/J-Curls/Hi-Li, $38 & up. Color or B-Dry & Style, $28 & up. Men’s cut, $10. Ladies cut, $15. App. only, (310) 463-0577 or (702) 542-3949. Annette @ Marcelle’s Salon ‘ 15 yrs exp. 251 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. WWW.HAIRBYANN.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. Lic. & bonded. Insured. (310) 926-7626

CATERING 14

EVENT PLANNER & CULINARY GRADUATE. Le Cordon Bleu graduate & event planner to help with your prep, cooking, serving, menus & all event details. 10+ years experience. $50/hr. Please call Danielle, (310) 691-0578. daniellesamendez@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

PERSONAL/HOME ASSISTANT, PALISADES RESIDENT. Valid dvr lic., insured. Run errands, driving, bill paying, organizing, scheduling, baby sitting, shopping. EXPERIENCED, REFS. (310) 459-5529

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

PRIVATE DOG WALKER/housesitter, Palisades & Santa Monica. S.M. Canyon resident. Please call or email Sherry, (310) 383-7852, www.palisadesdogwalker.com

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651

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, (888) 459-6430

EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR ‘ All grade levels ‘ Grammar ‘ Conversational ‘ SAT/AP ‘ Children, adults ‘ Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593, (310) 980-6071

SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college) Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614

GROZA LEARNING CENTER. Tutoring, all subjects. SAT, ISEE, HSPT, ERB, STAR. Caring, meticulous service. GrozaLearningCenter.com. (310) 454-3731

MUSIC THEORY TUTOR ‘ AP Music Theory ‘ MTAC all levels ‘ MTAC Guild Artist. (310) 454-8276

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

HGTV Design Team (former). HGTV Design Team. We are a full service construction/design team ready to remodel a room for you! Formally on the hit HGTV show, Rate My Space. We revive any room or outdoor space for you. With our inspired, affordable, licensed construction and design staff, we can bring your ideas to life. From simple affordable alterations to extensive overhauls and additions, we are the right company for you!! Lic. #858904. Call (310) 877-5577 & (818) 445-0951. http://debonairrenovations.com/Home/Home.html

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

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

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

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.

FINISH CARPENTRY 16k

CUSTOM FINISH CARPENTRY * Cabinets * Doors * Crown * Base * Wainscoting * Windows & more . . . New construction & remodels. Contractors & homeowners welcome. Call John @ (818) 312-3716. Licensed (#886995) & 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

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

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HANDYMAN ‘ HOOSHMAN. Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. 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

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

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

ALL SEASONS PAINTING. Summer specials ‘ Kitchen cabinets, garage doors, deck & fences. Interior/exterior painting specialist. ‘Green’ environmentally friendly paint upon request. Excellent referrals. Free estimate. Lic. #106150. Randy, (310) 678-7913

WALLS TO GO. Single wall flat interior includes: washing, patching, sanding, priming, two coats of paint, $150. 4 walls, $400. 20 years experience. Local resident. School teacher. Non-lic. Call Tim, (310) 433-9610

PLUMBING 16t

$50 HOUR!! ‘ Water heaters ‘ Wall heaters ‘ Repipes ‘ Remodels ‘ Disposals ‘ Toilets ‘ Vanities ‘ Pumps ‘ Faucets ‘ CDM, (310) 739-6253. Lic. #629651

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

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THE SKI CHANNEL & THE SURF CHANNEL located in the Palisades village have immediate openings for interns in programming, production & marketing. (310) 230-2050

SENIOR EXECUTIVE INCOME. Work from home. (800) 662-2954

FURNITURE 18c

New or gently used FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, ELECTRONICS, TILE, & OFFICE SUPPLIES for sale! Our website has photographs, descriptions, prices. (310) 399-2000, cibogusto@gmail.com. http://web.me.com/rarevins/Sale_Items/HOME_PAGE.html

PERSIAN RUG. 116′ x 70,’ $800. Coral, lite turquoise & lite blue on a creme background. Very good condition. Rocky Bowman, (310) 766-2844

The Wild, Wild Wet!

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At the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Brazilian surfer Adriana DeSouza shredded up some waves (July 2009).
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

Rumor has it that there was a really big “sail” going on near Marina del Rey (June 2003).
Photo by Rich Schmitt, *Staff Photographer*

Water You Waiting For? Our Staff Photographer Celebrates His Eighth Year at the Palisadian-Post with These Summer Images

Palisadian Dancer Honored

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Jill Roberts Piscatella received the President

By DANIELLE GILLESPIE Staff Writer Pacific Palisades resident Jill Roberts Piscatella has spent the past 10 years helping the community through her love of dance. In 1999, she founded the D.A.R.E. America Dance Program, which brings dance into high-risk schools as a positive alternative to drugs and gangs. ’We really fill the need of something for the kids to do after school,’ Piscatella told the Palisadian-Post. ‘A lot of these kids don’t have a lot of positive influences.’ That same year, she created a program at Georgetown University Medical Center, where dancers work with cancer patients through stretch and movement to improve their quality of life. For her efforts, the 36-year-old recently received the U.S. President’s Call to Service Award, which is given to an individual who has committed more than 4,000 volunteer hours to various causes during a lifetime. In Sacramento on August 2, Piscatella received the award as well as a certificate from the Corporation for National and Community Service and USA Freedom Corp., a letter signed by President Barack Obama, a letter from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, and a service pin from Obama’s office. After earning degrees in psychology and pre-medicine at Georgetown University in 1995, Piscatella worked as the director of dean’s affairs at the school of business at Georgetown University and spent all of her free time dancing. Piscatella, who began jazz dancing at age 7 and later added tap, modern and ballet to her repertoire, taught tap and jazz to children and adults at the Joy of Motion Dance Center in Washington, D.C., and served on the center’s board. She performed in the CityDance Ensemble and choreographed numerous stage productions. After several of her family members were diagnosed with cancer, Piscatella developed the dance program ‘Lombardi Moves’ at Georgetown’s Lombardi Cancer Center. ’I wanted to help [cancer patients] feel better, to bring them joy, through stretch and movement,’ said Piscatella, who actively volunteered for the program until moving to Los Angeles in 2004 with her husband Joe, a screenwriter who wrote Disney’s ‘Underdog’ and worked on rewrites of ‘Kung Fu Panda.’ He is currently writing an animated film for Sony Pictures Entertainment. The couple has two children: Mary, 3, and Joe, 11 months. After starting ‘Lombardi Moves,’ Piscatella decided she wanted to create an after-school dance program for youth, so she sent a proposal to D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), a program founded in 1983 that strives to give kids the skills they need to avoid drugs, gangs and violence. She had earlier been president of a chapter of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Driving Drunk) at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, Maryland, and wanted to be a part of another effort to stop substance abuse. The mayor of Annapolis honored her with the Distinguished Citizen Award for her efforts to combat drunk driving. D.A.R.E. hired Piscatella to start a pilot dance program in five cities on the East Coast. Today, she serves as director of the dance program, which has expanded to 22 cities with 80 programs in 72 schools. In the Los Angeles area, the program is available in 10 schools, including Westminster Avenue Elementary in Venice and Carthay Center Elementary in West Los Angeles. Elementary and middle school students can join a free 20-week dance class led by a professional dance instructor. At the end of the course, they perform in a community or school setting and have the opportunity to earn a scholarship to a dance studio. In 2000, Piscatella took on a larger role with D.A.R.E. as national director of after-school programs and supervisor of the National Youth Advisory Board, consisting of one high school student from each of the 50 states. The teens attend a conference once a year to learn about drug trends and how to serve as mentors. Piscatella’s work through D.A.R.E. is paid, but the President’s Call to Service Award recognized her for the hours she puts in above and beyond. Captain Jeff Moore of the Demand Reduction Unit of the National Guard and former colleague through the D.A.R.E. Program nominated her for the award. For more information, visit www.dare.org.

Lauren Jaffe, Simon Sweeney Exchange Vows at St. Monica

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Lauren Jaffe, daughter of Howard and Joan Jaffe of Pacific Palisades, and Simon Sweeney, son of Andrew and Catherine Sweeney of Melbourne, Australia, were married on June 19. The wedding ceremony, which took place at St. Monica Catholic Church, was followed by a dinner reception at the Bel-Air Bay Club. The couple met while they were both completing postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne. The bride graduated from Corpus Christi School, Marlborough School, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Melbourne. She is a marketing and public relations professional who has worked at Tourism Victoria in Melbourne and the Hilton Hotel Corporation. The bridegroom received both his bachelor’s and graduate degrees at the University of Melbourne. He is the assistant director of New Roads Malibu Middle School, where he also teaches science and math. Lauren and Simon honeymooned in Paris and London and currently live in Santa Monica.

Sterling, Burditt Wed at Topanga Estate

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Julie Sterling, daughter of the late Jean and Jack Brown of Pacific Palisades, and Michael Burditt of Mammoth Lakes, son of the late Sally and Byron Burditt, were married August 8 at a private estate in Topanga. Palisades Lutheran Church Pastor Walter Mees, Jr., presided. Julie grew up in Pacific Palisades and graduated from Palisades High in 1977. After studying at Pierce College and UC Davis, she found her calling as a dog trainer and started her business in the Palisades in 1992. Julie also trains mini-mules and has provided the famously stubborn animals for the Palisades’ Fourth of July Parade. Michael, originally from Saginaw, Michigan, has lived in Mammoth Lakes since 1982. He is a biomedical engineer and worked at Mammoth Hospital for 15 years. The couple, who met on eHarmony, will reside at their Palisades home, but will spend their leisure time in Mammoth. Michael has three adult sons: Sean, of Mammoth Lakes, Andrew, of Santa Barbara, and Dylan, of San Francisco. Julie is a lifelong member of Palisades Lutheran Church, and Michael was a member of Mammoth Lakes Lutheran until recently; he also attends Calvary Chapel, June Lake, when in Mammoth. The couple shares an interest in music, each singing in the choir at Palisades Lutheran. Michael also plays the saxophone and Julie plays guitar. She sang at her wedding, along with friends and members of the Lutheran congregation, including cousin Trudy Marchment, Yve Evans and Ava Dupree.

‘And the Award Goes To … Theatre Palisades’

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Rebecca Silberman won a Theatre Palisades Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role for “Lost in Yonkers” at an August 9 Pierson Playhouse ceremony. Photo: Sean Spence

The annual Theatre Palisades Awards were held on August 9 at the Pierson Playhouse, in which talented people participating in this season’s productions were recognized for their efforts. The festivities began with a cocktail reception and the installation of a new board of directors, including Nona Hale (executive board), Shirley Churgin (president, VP administration), Cynthia Wright-Banks (VP building), Sherman Wayne (VP production), Dieter Holberg (treasurer) and Richard Little (secretary). Other board members are Carol Becker, Sherry Coon, Gloria Depiante, Andrew Frew, Sylvia Grieb, Sigrid Hofer, Eva Holberg, Martha Hunter, Matt Landig, June Lissandrello, Dennis Owens and Dorothy Reinhold. A catered buffet dinner took place with picnic tables set on Founders Oak Island, across Haverford from the Pierson. After some business details (the theater is running in the black, thanks to the ongoing efforts of Dieter and Eva Holberg, treasurer and former president), the awards were held inside the Pierson. Performances in between the award announcements included three songs from ‘Smokey Joe’s Caf’,’ a comedic musical monologue by Robert Green, and a skit combining all of the nominated plays, written by Martha Hunter. Below are the evening’s big wins: ”I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE’ Best Lead Actor: Sean Spence Best Lead Actress: Wendy Douglas Best Director: Lewis Hauser Best Producers: Cindy Dellinger and Sherry Coon ‘LOST IN YONKERS’ Best Featured Actor: Brian R. Harris Best Featured Actress: Rebecca Silberman Best Supporting Actor: John Clement Best Supporting Actress: Chrissy Cawley Best Costume Design: June Lissandrello Best Graphics: Joanne Reich ‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’ Best Cameo Actress: Julia Witcombe Best Sound Design: Bill Prachar Best Light Design: Andrew Frew and Sherman Wayne ‘EARLY ONE EVENING AT THE RAINBOW BAR & GRILL’ Best Set Design: Sherman Wayne ‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST’ Best Cameo Actor: Kevin Olson The awards and entertainment portions of the evening were produced by Churgin and Hunter. Theatre Palisades encourages residents to get involved in their community theater, whether it’s through auditioning for a part, helping to paint or build a set, or assisting with hospitality.

Jim Hoftyzer, 78; ‘Ace’ Golfer, Spokesman for Sober Driving

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Jim Hoftyzer, an advocate for sober driving, a Palisades High School supporter, and a former longtime Brentwood resident, passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa on July 20. He was 78. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Jim attended high school at The Rivers School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and graduated as class valedictorian in 1948. After graduating from Harvard University, he immediately went on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. Between 1956 and 1963, Jim worked at both the National Broadcasting Company in San Francisco and at Book Production Industries, a Chicago-based publisher that assigned him a sales territory covering 11 western states. In 1963, he earned a sales territory assignment with the Angelica Uniform Company covering the Pacific Northwest. This proved to be a lifetime opportunity. He was transferred to Los Angeles in 1965 and retired in 1996 as Western Regional Vice President. In 1961, Jim met and married Linda Miles of Palm Springs. He and Linda became parents of three children: Cartie (1963), Ernie (1969), and Cal (1970). In 1978, Jim quit drinking and began a 31-year association with Alcoholics Anonymous. He and Linda hosted many ‘rovers’ meetings of the group in their Brentwood home. He also counseled countless others during his time in the program. After his son Cal and three other teenagers were killed in an alcohol-related car accident on San Vicente Boulevard in 1988, Jim spoke at local high schools, where he cautioned against the dangers of drinking and driving. Jim was a supportive father of his children’s swimming achievements at PaliHi, and also saw both of his sons attain the rank of Eagle Scout in Brentwood Troop 26. After Jim retired in 1996, he and Linda moved to Santa Rosa. He served for 10 years as director of the Northwest Textile Services Association, while also enjoying golf at the Santa Rosa Country Club, where he scored his first and only hole-in-one at the age of 74. Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Hoftyzer; his daughter Cartie Beckett (husband Chris) of Portland, Oregon; son Ernie Hoftyzer (wife Stephanie) of Davis, California; grandchildren Lucile and Patrick Beckett; and his beloved dog, Bogie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made to Canine Companions for Independence, P.O. Box 446, 2965 Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446.