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Judith Coulter, an Active Mom Who Embraced Life

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Judith Kircher Coulter, a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away peacefully on February 4 with her family and loved ones by her side. She was 73. After undergoing a lung transplant nearly five years ago,’Judy gained’admiration and respect from those who witnessed her long battle to overcome’her many medical complications.’The optimism, strength and grace that she maintained throughout these difficult years inspired those who knew her. Even when she suffered, Judy never gave up hope and’ always had a smile on her face, a twinkle in her eye, and a positive attitude. She loved her family and friends, and it was her love of life that gave her the strength to fight the battle.’ Despite her recurring medical challenges, Judy’s last years were’filled with happiness, laughter and love.’Her family and friends are grateful for the borrowed time that was given to her and the many memories that they were able to share with her. Judith Lucille Kircher was born as an identical twin on April 3, 1935, in Hollywood, and grew up with her siblings Jean (the twin), Connie, Bill and Bob.’As a young child, Judy and her twin sister appeared in numerous films.’She shared an exceptionally close bond with Jeannie, who passed away six months ago.’ After graduating from USC, Judy and Jeannie had an elaborate’double wedding. Judy and her husband, Jack Coulter, whom she later divorced, moved to Pacific Palisades in 1972 with their three children: Wendy, Jami and Chris. They raised their kids in the Huntington neighborhood, where Judy proved herself to be a devoted mom and an active member of the Palisades community.’She didn’t simply carpool her children to and from their various activities; she led the activities.’She was the Brownie troop leader, the Assistance League chairman, the PTA president, the classroom volunteer, the second mother to her children’s friends and more.’She loved her kids and she loved Pacific Palisades. For many years, Judy was an active and social member of the Bel-Air Bay Club, where she played paddle tennis with her many close friends. She loved the beach, she loved being active, and she developed lifelong friendships at the club.’ In later years Judy was lucky to meet the love of her life, John Shepard Bryan.’Shep was born in St. Louis, and raised his children in West L.A. as well. He and Judy met about 15 years ago and it was ‘love at first sight.’ Although Judy and Shep were never officially married, it was clear to those who knew them that they were meant to be together. They laughed, they smiled and they embraced life together. Judy loved to have fun and Shep made life fun for her, even when she was sick. Favorite activities included lunch at Dante’s, meals at the Riviera Country Club, socializing with friends and family, and trips to St. Louis, Hawaii and Northern California.’They loved a good adventure as much as they loved the simple pleasures of life.’ Judy (‘Grammy’) will be greatly missed by her seven grandchildren, her three children and their spouses, her two brothers, her longtime love Shep, her’extended family and’her many, many friends. She was predeceased by her sister Connie. A memorial celebration was held on February 10 at the Riviera. Donations in Judy’s honor can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

Donald Manser, Jr., Aerospace Veteran

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Longtime Pacific Palisades resident Donald E. Manser, Jr., died at Saint John’s Hospital on January 23. He was 80. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Don attended Catholic University and graduated with a degree in physics. From Washington, he moved to New Jersey, to Denver, and then to the Palisades. He worked in the aerospace industry, primarily with Hughes Aircraft. He was proud of his work on the radar system for the Surveyor spacecraft of the 1960s, which soft-landed on the moon as a lead-up to the manned Apollo moon landings. Don also worked on many other civilian and military radar systems. Don enjoyed deep-sea fishing and, after his retirement from Hughes Aircraft, was an avid volunteer with Meals on Wheels West. He was also active as a member of Corpus Christi Parish, where he spent many hours volunteering, and American Legion Post 283. One of Don’s favorite pastimes was a good round of golf, and (especially) a good lunch afterwards with his friends. Don will be remembered with much affection by all of his friends and especially his family, who include his wife Jean Renner-Manser; sister Marilyn Manser of Chevy Chase, Maryland; stepsons Steve Renner (wife Mimi) of Grand Junction, Colorado; Brian Renner (wife Karen) of Malibu; and Paul Renner of Torrance; and by his grandsons Dan, Hunter, Nolan and Cheyne Renner. A memorial mass celebrating Don’s life was held at Corpus Christi on January 30.

Thursday, February 26 – Thursday, March 5

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Pacific Palisades resident Matt Miller discusses and signs his latest book, ‘The Tyranny of Dead Ideas: Letting Go of the Old Ways of Thinking to Unleash a New Prosperity,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra will perform the rarely heard ensemble arrangement of Gustave Mahler’s Fourth Symphony (with Rachelle Fox, soprano), plus Broughton’s Saloon Music, 8 p.m. in the sanctuary, 1031 Bienveneda. Tickets at the door: $25, adults; $10, students. Contact: 310-573-7422; visit www.stmatthews.com/musicguild MONDAY, MARCH 2 Palisadians Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg will present a photographic journey through the gardens of Italy to Palisades Garden Club members and guests, 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Palisadian Beverly Delott reads and signs ‘Pretty.Scary: Memoirs of a Plastic Surgery Consultant’ at 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. A memoir written under the nom de plume ‘Anne J.,’ this true story exposes the nightmarish excesses of doctors and patients alike, as one woman speaks out and tries to save what was nearly destroyed by the surgeon’s scalpel: her self-respect.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2009

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PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO NEW POSTAL REQUIREMENTS, THE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE WILL NOW BE FRIDAY AT 11 A.M.

HOMES FOR SALE 1

FABULOUS MANUFACTURED HOME w/ spectacular 180º views, across from the beach. Sought-after Tahitian Terrace Mobile Home Park. Like new, built in 1999. 2 BD, 2 BA, updated. Open floor plan w/ whitewater views. There is nothing to do but move in. Rent control. Pets OK, all ages. Offered at $429,000. By appointment only. Agent, Franklin, (310) 592-6696

EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE HOME, Poipu, Kauai, end of cul-de-sac. 1 blk from beach. Pool, separate ‘ohana, view of mtns over backyard pool. $2.35 million. (808) 634-7189

FURNISHED HOMES 2

PICTURE PERFECT LEASE, Huntington Palisades. Beautifully decorated 3 bd, 3 ba, LR w/ FP, FR w/ FP, FDR, den, lovely garden, pool. Furn or unfurn at $14,500/mo. Contact Dolly Neimann, (310) 230-3706

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

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

RANCH STYLE 2 bd, 1 ba w/ oak floors, formal DR, lg LR, w/ wood frpl., Kit w/ deck. Brick patio. W+D hk-ups, gardener included. Huge fenced property allows rec veh parking. $3,600/mo. (310) 454-1575

RUSTIC CANYON CRAFTSMAN CHARMER with 3 bd, 3.5 ba, great room with river rock FP, & cathedral ceilings. Huge porch & large yard. $7,000/mo. Call Dolly at (310) 230-3706

CHARMING 2 BDR, 2 BA, furnished/unfurnished. Breathtaking view from back deck, rolling yard. Available immediately. 1 yr. lease min., F/L. $4,450/mo. plus util. (310) 502-8427

RUSTIC CANYON 5 BD, 4.5 BA. Open post & beam plan. Spacious secluded deck, separate 1 BD unit w/ private entrance & amenities. Private office, steam sauna, jacuzzi, 3-car garage. Near Rustic Canyon park. $8,900/mo. (310) 633-0123

EL MEDIO BLUFFS. 3 BD, 2 BA, 1,640 sq.ft. home. Open & light on 6,000 sq. ft. lot. Nice yard, LVR with fireplace. Appliances, HW floors, washer/dryer, garage. Gardener incl. $5,000/mo. (310) 741-1138

VERY CHARMING 2 BD, 2 BA, plus den/office. New bath, new appliances, new W/D, hdwood floors, new H/AC. Nice yard. Quiet street. 1 blk to village, schools, park. $3,500/mo. (310) 454-5870

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

BEAUTIFUL 2 BD + 2 BA * $2,695/mo. Small pet ok with deposit. Quiet building, new carpet, marble floors, crown molding, gas fireplace & appliances. Walk to village and beach. With 1 month free rent. Call (310) 454-2024

UNFURNISHED APT. $3,600/MO. Unique find in Mediterranean triplex. Large upper unit, 2 bd + bonus room, 1 bath. Plantation shutters, fireplace, ceiling fan, balcony, garden, garage, light & airy. 1 yr lease. No pets, N/S. (310) 804-3142

PALISADES 1 BDRM apt, upper, sunny, new paint, carpet, gas stove, refrigerator, one year lease, covered parking, storage, laundry, near village. Non-smoker, no pets. $1,290/mo. (310) 477-6767

MOVE IN SPECIAL! 1st month FREE w/ good credit. Min. 1 yr. lease. 1 bdrm upper, hrdwd fl, laundry rm, cvrd pk. $1,450/mo. Walking dist. to village & beach. Small pets OK w/ pet deposit. (310) 589-9195 x203

SANTA MONICA 1+1. Stunning, top floor, totally remodeled, large 1 bdrm, hardwd floors, new kitchen/ granite counters, marble bathrm. Well maintained building. Prime location. $1,750/mo. (310) 383-7455

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

GEM IN THE PALISADES, 2 bdrm, 2½ ba, townhouse, hdwd, tile, new carpet. Large roof deck, W/D, dishwasher. Parking. $3,350/mo. (310) 392-1757

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS, designer interior 2 BR+2 BA condo. Just steps to beach. 5 min to Santa Monica. All new cabinets, appliances, granite, marble, hardwood floors. High ceilings. W/D in condo. Ocean view patio. Garage. 1,200 sq. ft. Reduced! $3,850/mo. (310) 702-1154 • www.MalibuCoastline.com

AWESOME! Totally private, quiet, spacious, like-new w/ granite countertops, custom cabinetry, W/D, refrig, microwave. 1+ yr. lease, Available. $3,100/mo. Call Agent Pat Haight, (310) 454-1851, cell (310) 386-5686

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

STUDIO KITCHENETTE, FULL BATH, private entrance, private home. Walk to village, utilities included. $950/mo. 6 month lease. (310) 454-3883

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE in the heart of the Village including: 1) Last remaining single office suite at $1,600 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 1,015 sf to 3,235 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Brett at (310) 591-8789 or email brett@hp-cap.com

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades village for lease. Lovely and spacious suite available. Lease hold improvement allowance. 850 square feet conveniently located in the village. Please call Ness, (310) 230-6712 x105, for more details.

OFFICE SUBLEASE W/ OCEAN VIEW. Four offices available in Pacific Palisades, at the corner of Sunset & PCH, fabulous ocean views. Includes telephone system, internet access & utilities. Lease terms negotiable. Call Angela at (310) 566-1888

BEAUTIFUL OFFICE FOR RENT in psychotherapy suite, in the heart of Pacific Palisades. Private waiting room, bath & kitchenette. Parking available. Half day or full day as well as evening hours. LEASE ALSO AVAILABLE. Contact sri@ucla.edu

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

WHY SETTLE FOR AN AVERAGE JOB with average pay? Discover the career path that will let you do what you love and finally get paid what you’re worth. Call Michelle, (800) 844-7187

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

Quickbooks Gathering of Data for 2008 to prepare for your visit to your CPA. Also bill paying, bank statements reconciliations, business or personal full-charge bookkeeping, property, staff and nursing care management/scheduling are available in the Palisades. Call Shirley at (310) 570-6085

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

A SENSE OF ORDER ORGANIZING. Professional organization & coaching. Every area of your life & home. 16 yrs. exper, exclnt refs. Free consultation. Deva Taffel, Psy.D. (818) 787-4488

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 or Patricia, (310) 948-9637

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/ELDER CARE. Responsible, experienced. Good references. Spanish speaking. Live-in or live-out. Call Elena, (310) 709-3298

LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPING: Tues., Thurs., & Fri. or weekends, Sat. & Sun. Have own car. Speaks English well. Legal. Experienced, local refs. Yolanda, (323) 789-6832

HOUSEKEEPING • BABYSITTING • Avail Weds., Fri. & Sat. Live-out. Speaks English. Own transportation. 25 yrs exper. Excellent refs. Call Sibilina, (c) (323) 204-1101, (323) 766-7592, or (323) 732-6040

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES. Experience over 10 yrs. Flexible rates. Available anytime. English speaking. Own transportation. Great refs. upon request. Call Maria, (310) 977-0142

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.

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Mon./Tues./ Thur., flexible Sat./Sun. Experienced, reliable, skilled, numerous local references. Speaks English. Claudia, (323) 481-5834 or (323) 252-1680. Thank you.

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

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/ELDER CARE • • Day or night/available Monday-Sunday. Responsible, experienced, good references. Spanish speaking. Live-in. Call Silvia, (323) 252-0112

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

HOUSECLEANING, ORGANIZING and/or being a companion to an elderly person. Santa Monica refs. Available Mon.-Fri., can live in. Call Maria, (310) 217-0584 or (310) 458-6513

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

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

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.

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!

A CAT’S BEST FRIEND. Professional pet-sitting services, specializing in cats. Daily visits/overnight stays. Food, water, litter, play, medications/vit (incl. insulin), brush. (310) 573-3702

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

YOGA ALLIANCE-CERTIFIED trainer avail for upbeat private & studio classes. (310) 463-2741. Studio classes at Village Arts Center. Mon. & Sat.: 10:15 a.m., all levels. Tue. & Thur.: 11:15 a.m., Beg. & prenatal

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

ELITE SAT & SCHOLASTIC TUTOR. SAT, ACT, AP, Subject Tests, all levels English & math. Harvard graduate, Palisades resident, 12 yrs experience. Call Brian, (310) 459-0270

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

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

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Council Supports Local Temescal Pool Campaign

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The Pacific Palisades Community Council voted 13-1 with nine abstentions last Thursday ‘to support the efforts of the community to resurrect the community swimming pool in Temescal Gateway Park.’ The pool was closed last February because of leaking pipes with repairs to cost $400,000. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, which operated the pool, were unable to reach a new lease agreement. Citing liability concerns, the Conservancy has since temporarily filled in the pool with gravel and dirt covered by sod. Community Council vice chair Susan Nash drafted the motion, saying ‘I think in this particular area, we can do something useful, by urging the stakeholders to work this out,’ she said. ‘The goal I have for tonight is that we support the efforts of the people to raise the money and open the pool.’ Members of Friends of the Temescal Pool (FTP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reopening the pool, spoke last Thursday about what they have done so far and their goals for the future. The organization has filed a lawsuit against the Conservancy and its partner, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, asking the court to order the Conservancy to negotiate a pool lease, pay to repair the pool, and make the park fully accessible to the disabled. FTP contends that by filling in the pool, the Conservancy violated its contract agreement with the Presbyterian Synod, from which it acquired the property in 1994, and its obligation under Proposition A to provide recreational facilities for senior citizens. According to the lawsuit, ‘The pool was the only part of Temescal Gateway Park that was open and accessible for recreation use by many handicapped and senior citizens of the community.’ FTP President Jane Albrecht said her organization is working on a business plan with concrete proposals for reopening the pool. The operator may be the YMCA or another interested party. The organization has decided that a swim card should be available to any community member who wishes to use the pool. When the YMCA operated the pool, it was for members only. ‘The idea is to present the plan to the community and Conservancy once it is complete,’ Albrecht told the Palisadian-Post. ‘We will work to get it ready as quickly as possible and are aiming to have it done in six to eight weeks.’ At the meeting, Albrecht announced that Stephen Groner, a real estate investor who lives in Santa Barbara, has pledged $100,000 to repair the pool. Groner’s mother, Barbara Groner, drove from Santa Monica to swim at the pool every day for 15 years before she died last year. Many of Barbara’s fellow swimmers cared for her after she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Albrecht is confident that more money can be raised. Ilene Cassidy, co-founder of FTP, told the Council that the pool was a special place where lifelong friendships were formed. ‘With the loss of this pool in Temescal Canyon, the Conservancy has destroyed a longstanding essential gathering place and a base of social support,’ Cassidy said, adding that the organization has found contractors willing to repair the pool at a reasonable cost and make it ‘green.’ ‘We could and should have the pool up and running by mid-summer,’ said Cassidy, a masters swimmer at the pool for 26 years.   Albrecht unveiled FTP’s new logo, a life preserver circling a shovel and grass, with the phrase ‘Rescue the Pool.’ Resident Lee Kovel, a partner in the advertising agency Kovel/Fuller in Culver City, voluntarily created the logo, which will be used on yard signs, T-shirts and sweatshirts. ‘Our goal is simply to restore this jewel in the park,’ Albrecht said, noting the organization has about 2,200 members and is growing. After hearing the presentation, Council member Peter Fisher responded, ‘What is most impressive to me is the support [Friends of Temescal Pool] has received. To me, that is the community speaking about what they want.’ Member Gil Dembo offered his support, saying ‘This pool creates an asset to the community.’ However, members Barbara Kohn and Flo Elfant questioned whether Temescal Gateway Park (a state park) was the appropriate location for a community pool. Additionally, member Harry Sondheim expressed concern that Palisades Charter High School representatives were not at the meeting. The school hopes to begin constructing the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center this spring. The center will be open to the public during non-school hours, so ‘they have a stake in this,’ Sondheim said. Sondheim asked to table the motion until PaliHi Executive Director Amy Dresser-Held or swim coach Maggie Nance could attend. The Council voted down his suggestion. Member Laura Chung argued that if PaliHi school officials had a stance on the issue, they would have voiced it by now. Jason Lemire, a new Council member representing Pali Blues Soccer Club, said there is always a need for recreational facilities, so he thinks there would be a demand for two pools. Following the debate, Council Chair Richard G. Cohen appointed member Kurt Toppel to head a committee that will work with stakeholders to resurrect the pool.

Mickelson Makes More Magic

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Phil Mickelson pumps his fist after sinking an eagle putt on the first hole of Sunday’s final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera. “Lefty” won it for the second straight year.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

There have been times in his brilliant career when Phil Mickelson has let the pressure of the moment get the best of him. It happened here two years ago when he bogeyed the 72nd hole and lost in a playoff. When it counted most on Sunday, however, the world’s fifth-ranked player showed why he is one of the best golfers in the world, calmly draining a six-foot putt on the famed 18th green to defend his Northern Trust Open title by one stroke at Riviera Country Club. Mickelson combined a couple of spectacular rounds (including a 62 on Saturday, one off the course record set by Ted Tryba in 1999) with two mediocre rounds to shoot a 15-under-par 269–three shots better than his winning total last February. He also pocketed the winner’s check of $1.134 million, though he admitted his 35th PGA Tour victory was anything but easy. “I’m pleased to be sitting here as the champion,” he said in the interview room later. “I started with a four shot lead and I won by one so obviously a lot of people beat me today. I was able to just hold on enough.” Mickelson looked like he might run away with the trophy after sinking a putt for an eagle on the first hole to increase his lead to seven shots, but after pulling an 8-iron and bogeying No. 2 he gradually watched his lead dwindle on the front nine. “The bad of it came in that I need to be a better frontrunner. The good thing was that I was able to fight hard. When I didn’t have my best stuff and I came out with birdies on 16 and 17 and a tough par on 18. That meant a lot to me.” Mickelson’s three-year Riviera run (second place, winner, winner) matches what Ben Hogan accomplished from 1946-48, the course being called “Hogan’s Alley” ever since in recognition of his mastery. “Well, I don’t think I’ve emulated his style of how he played Riviera. He seemed to drive it to the fairway a little bit more and what have you,” Mickelson said of Hogan, who he’ll undoubtedly join in the Hall of Fame someday. “I’ve been fortunate to play well here the last few years. I love this golf course. Growing up with the kikuyu grass and poa annua greens has helped.” After his drive on 14 found the front right bunker, Mickelson blasted out of the sand to within four feet but lipped out his par putt to fall two shots behind Steve Stricker, who was playing one group ahead of him. “The key shot for me was the 9-iron I hit on 16,” he said. “It was playing 152 [yards] with the downhill. I stuck it within five feet and made the putt.” Walking to the 17th tee, Mickelson saw that Stricker had bogeyed 18, meaning he could regain the lead with a birdie. He proceeded to hit his best drive of the tournament–straight down the fairway. His approach reached the front of the green, rolling to a stop 72 feet from the cup. He two-putted from there to move one stroke in front. Applying pressure all day were Mickelson’s playing partners, past Riviera champion Fred Couples and Argentinian Andres Romero. They finished tied for third with K.J. Choi at -13. “The greens were good but nobody made the putts,” said Couples, himself a winner at Riviera in 1990 and 1992. “I just don’t make every three, four for par. .You just cannot catch up on Sunday. There aren’t enough holes.” Couples’ second shot on 18 hit a tree, all but ending his hopes of forcing a playoff. Mickelson, meanwhile, guided his second shot to the right fringe, then placed himself in winning position below the hole, setting up his clinching par putt. For Stricker, it was an opportunity lost and, perhaps, a lesson learned: No lead is safe on a Sunday afternoon at Riviera. “This is bittersweet,” Stricker lamented. “I played well all week and I’m happy I was in a position to win but I’m disappointed I didn’t after being two strokes up.” Though much of the pre-tournament hype focused on Japanese teen sensation Ryo Ishikawa, who chose Riviera to make his pro debut, the 17-year-old missed the cut after playing the first two rounds in two over par. Almost forgotten in light of Tiger Woods’ announcement that he is returning to the PGA Tour this week for the Accenture Match Play Championships was Mickelson’s sparkling 63 last Thursday, by far the best opening round he has played this year. When a reporter sarcastically asked if he thought it was a mere coincidence, Mickelson wouldn’t take the bait: “No, we need him back. I love the challenge of trying to win with Tiger in the field. And I hope he stays healthy because it’s evident the game of golf needs him. The economy has been struggling, the sponsors have been struggling. To have him back is critical for the sport.” Yes, Tiger is back, but Lefty’s win at Riviera shows that he too is capable of winning anywhere, on any course. “This gives me confidence and something to build on for the rest of the year,” he said. “I’ll work with [swing coach] Butch Harmon on Tuesday and see if I can carry some momentum heading into Augusta.”

Dolphins Extend Shutout Streak

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Katie van Daalen Wetters takes a shot during Palisades' 7-0 victory over Marshall in the first round of the City soccer playoffs.
Katie van Daalen Wetters takes a shot during Palisades’ 7-0 victory over Marshall in the first round of the City soccer playoffs.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

It’s hard to lose when you don’t give up any goals. That has been the philosophy of the Palisades High women’s soccer team, which allowed 10–that’s right, 10 measly goals all season. Two rounds into the City Section playoffs, the Dolphins’ goals against had not changed–a big reason why Palisades is one of eight teams still alive in the championship bracket. “As a team we set certain goals for ourselves before the season started and one of them was to get a shutout every game,” sophomore striker Katherine Gaskin said. “We take just as much pride in blanking the other team as we do in scoring a lot of goals.” The Dolphins have been doing both with regularity and the numbers are getting downright ridiculous. Palisades has not allowed a goal in its last 10 games–equating to well over 800 minutes of clock time–and has scored 69 goals over that same span. In the first round last Wednesday night Palisades took on L.A. Marshall at Stadium by the Sea and the host Dolphins turned the lights out early against the 29th-seeded Barristers, scoring four times in the first half on their way to a 7-0 win. Gaskin netted two goals and added one assist, Katie van Daalen Wetters added two goals and Natasha Burks, Melissa Tallis and Leslie Ota each added a goal. Estafania Yanez-Ceballos had three assists as the Dolphins racked up 32 shots. On Friday afternoon, 13th-seeded Eagle Rock was supposed to be a much sterner test. Indeed, the Eagles hung tough for the first half until Samantha Elander scored on a rebound in the 39th minute to give the Dolphins a 1-0 lead. The final 40 minutes, however, was all Palisades. Elander scored again and Gaskin, Tiffany Falk, Erika Martin and Meredith Kornfeind each added goals as the Dolphins turned what had been a tight game into another rout. The fourth-seeded Dolphins (16-2-4) hosted fifth-seeded Granada Hills in the quarterfinals yesterday (result unavailable at press time). If victorious, Palisades will either travel to top-seeded El Camino Real or host sixth-seeded Cleveland in the semifinals on Monday. Boys Basketball Perhaps no gym in the City Section is tougher to win in than Fremont’s, as the Dolphins discovered last Thursday night in the first round of the City Division I playoffs. Of course, Coach James Paleno’s young squad had grown accustomed to playing in hostile environments–having come within a shot of upsetting Fairfax on its home court earlier in the season. This time, however, the Dolphins were unable to take the home crowd out of the game in a 61-46 loss that ended their season. Four Pathfinders scored in double figures, led by senior guard Ryan Smith, who had 12 points. Palisades finished the season 17-13. Girls Basketball Despite a heroic effort by senior center Dominique Scott (29 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and four blocks) Palisades lost to Dorsey, 72-70, in overtime in the first round of the City Division I playoffs. Palisades (17-11) led by 10 points in the second quarter but the host Dons had pulled even by halftime. Scott made a spinning layup at the buzzer to force overtime and almost sent the game into double overtime–her rebound shot going in and out. “If this was her last game in a Palisades uniform this is the way to go out,” Coach Torino Johnson said of Scott. “I’m proud of the way all the seniors played. They gave me their all and that’s why they were all on the floor at the end.” Boys Soccer Palisades found itself back in the playoffs after being left out of last year’s tournament but their stay lasted only 80 minutes. The #23-seeded Dolphins were handed a 6-0 loss at the hands of 10th-seeded Bell last Thursday afternoon and Coach David Suarez wasn’t happy about his team’s seed or its performance. “I thought we should’ve been seeded in the 17 to 19 range and Bell had a strong case for a five or six seed,” Suarez said. “We should’ve gone ahead of [No. 13] Hamilton because we finished ahead of them in league. Regardless, though, we didn’t play our best game today and Bell did.” The Eagles led 3-0 at halftime, then put the game away with a goal less than 30 seconds into the second half. Palisades finished 9-4-1. For complete playoff brackets in each sport, visit the L.A. City Section Web site at www.cif-la.org.

iPhone App Modernizes Golf

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The iPitching Guide, a new app for the avid golfers
The iPitching Guide, a new app for the avid golfers

Don’t be surprised to see the pros breaking out their cell phones during next year’s Northern Trust Open. No, not to call their coaches for advice, but to figure out how far they need to hit the ball. Thanks to a new iPhone application designed by Geno and Ryan Andrews, the sons of longtime amateur golfer and Pacific Palisades resident Gene Andrews, yardage is at your fingertips. Now, the touch of a button is all anyone needs to figure out chipping distances. “My father died in 2001 but one of his legacies is that he was known as the father of playing by yardage. He even invented a yardage guide that is still used to this day,” Geno said. “He played in the Masters three times, the British Open four times and his accomplishments for his golf inventions span the globe.” Geno and Ryan, who graduated from Palisades High in 1982 and 1984, respectively, decided to add a “modern touch” to one of their father’s ingenious inventions and the result was the iPitching Guide–which they have ported to an App for the iPhone and iPod touch. “It’s an interactive chart on the iPhone or iPod touch for calculating exactly how far to pitch a golf ball to have it stop at the hole,” Geno explained. “There’s an official news release you can download and read at the Web site and you can read all about my father’s accomplishments and how his sons are continuing his efforts to help golfers improve their game and lower their scores with the use of modern technology.” On the site, www.ipitchingguide.com, Ryan demonstrates through video how to use the pitching guide: “If you play golf, this app is as crucial to your shortgame as your wedge!” he says. “We’ve all used a yardage guide to help us with our distances from tee to green, but inside 30 yards our shortgame becomes a game of guesswork and feel. But not anymore. The “iPitching Guide” tells you exactly where to pitch the ball, based on your distance to the hole, for it to land, roll and stop at the pin.” Back in the 1940s, long before the days of GPS or the Sky Caddy, Gene Andrews, a mathematician at heart, took a scientific approach to the game that revolutionized the sport forever. His calculations were charted on a graph giving players the ability to read the graph and know exactly how far to pitch the ball. He called this nifty little chart “The Chipping Guide” and his calculations are the same ones used to calculate the pitch distances in the “iPitching Guide.” To see the online demonstration visit www.ipitchingguide.com. To reach Geno or Ryan, e-mail contact@ipitchingguide.com.

Pali Blues Sign O’Hara

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The Pali Blues have signed Kelley O'Hara, a junior striker at Stanford University. Photo: Getty Images
The Pali Blues have signed Kelley O’Hara, a junior striker at Stanford University. Photo: Getty Images

Last Thursday, the Pali Blues Soccer Club announced the acquisition of Stanford University forward Kelley O’Hara–the latest in a series of off-season moves that make the Palisades-based team the favorite to defend its W-League title. “This is another huge signing for us,” Blues Coach Charlie Naimo said. “Kelley is not only a complete player, she is a winner. Her competitive spirit and passion shine every time she steps on the pitch. She reminds me a lot of [U.S. national team player] Heather O’Reilly and, without question, will be joining her next year in the new women’s pro league.” O’Hara has experience at the national level as well. She received her first call-up to the senior U.S. Women’s National Team in March 2007 and began her national team career with the U-16 club in 2004. She then progressed to the U-17 side and led the team with 10 goals in 2005. Since then she has logged minutes for both the U-20 and U-21 Women’s National Teams. In three years at Stanford O’Hara has 81 points (31 goals, 19 assists) and is a three-time All-Pac 10 selection. She was the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2006 when she led Starr’s Mill High of Fayetteville, Georgia, to the 5A state championship. “Kelley is another tremendous signing and reflects our commitment this season to building an exciting, offensive-minded team our fans are sure to appreciate,” Blues General Manager Jason Lemire said.

Palisades Pacesetters

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Danny Fujinaka, a junior at Harvard-Westlake High, qualified in the 500 freestyle for the Junior Nationals.
Danny Fujinaka, a junior at Harvard-Westlake High, qualified in the 500 freestyle for the Junior Nationals.

Palisadian Danny Fujinaka qualified in the 500 freestyle for the National Club Swimming Association Junior Nationals February 14-15 at the San Diego Imperial Senior Swim Classic. The Harvard-Westlake junior was seeded fifth after preliminaries and his time was five seconds away from the Junior National standard. In the finals, Fujinaka, who swims for Team Santa Monica, dropped five and a half seconds and finished fourth. Fujinaka ended his breakthrough weekend by winning the 200 freestyle consolation finals in 1:44.75–three second faster than his previous best time. Thirteen-year-old Jake Feldmann, a seventh-grade honors student at Paul Revere Middle School, qualified for next month’s state gymnastics meet by scoring well at the North Conference Championships last weekend in Van Nuys. Feldman tied for first on the vault, took third in floor exercise and placed fourth in three other events. He scored over 80 points to take fourth in the All- Around competition and led his Broadway Gymnastics Level 7 team to a runner-up finish. Palisades High freshman Spencer Pekar advanced to the semifinals of last weekend’s Morre Tennis Academy Junior Open in Palm Springs. Pekar defeated Bryan Guggolz of Cathedral City, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, in the quarterfinals before losing to No. 1 seed and eventual champion Hayden Tremper of Corona Del Mar. Hailey Dunham, a former volleyball and basketball standout at L.A. Windward High is now a making headlines at USC as a junior guard for the Women of Troy, who began this week 8-6 in the Pac-10. Paced by Palisadians Isabella DeSantis, Katherine Hathaway, Natasha Wachtel and Loren Hart, the Marymount High soccer team edged Monrovia, 4-3, in its opening game of the CIF playoffs. The Sailors traveled to Downey for a second round game Tuesday.

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