When the Pacific Palisades Community Council learned last Thursday that the Los Angeles Police Department did not respond to a local 911 call because a patrol car was not available, the Council decided to contact police and city officials to demand that at least one car be in the community round the clock. ‘We citizens deserve to be protected,’ said Haldis Toppel, who called 911 on February 27 to report an alleged drunk driver and did not receive a response because the patrol car was about seven miles away at the West Los Angeles station (1663 Butler Ave.) for a shift change. Patrol cars in neighboring areas were busy responding to other calls. LAPD Interim Captain Ruben De La Torre told the Palisadian-Post this Monday that twice a day the basic patrol car for the Palisades returns to the West L.A. station for a shift change. There are other cars out during that time within the station’s boundaries, but they may not be in the Palisades, De La Torre said. The station covers about 65 square miles bordering Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica and Malibu and is under the jurisdiction of the West Bureau. The bureau also oversees operations in Hollywood, Wilshire and Pacific stations. The patrol car leaves the Palisades to return to the station whenever an officer needs to file a report for a serious crime or has taken someone into custody, De La Torre added. On February 27, Toppel was nearly hit by a driver who entered Ralphs’ parking lot (15120 Sunset Blvd.) at a high speed. When the driver exited his vehicle to enter Ralphs, he appeared to be drunk, said Toppel, so she called the police around 4:55 p.m. When the police didn’t arrive, Toppel called 911 again 18 minutes later to report that the driver had left Ralphs and was traveling westbound on Sunset. She was told the driver would be pulled over if police spotted him. The incident concerned the Council because the Palisades did not have a patrol car in the area to respond. ‘This could be any 911 call,’ said Toppel, who serves as secretary on the Council. She pointed out that it might take one or two hours for the car to return from the station. Since Pacific Palisades is geographically isolated from the rest of the city, the Council agreed that there should be at least one car here at all times. There are points in the community that are as far as 14 miles from the West L.A. station. ‘We are not getting the basic level of safety,’ Council Chair Emeritus Steve Boyers said. The Council unanimously passed a motion at last Thursday’s meeting authorizing Council Chair Richard G. Cohen to ‘demand in writing that LAPD immediately schedule the deployment of sworn officers and cars such that at least one active patrol car is present in Pacific Palisades at all times to assure the safety of this community and to demand in writing that the police commission research the allocation policy and patrol practices in West Los Angeles to assure the safety of the community.’ Cohen was also asked to ‘establish a committee to discuss with the appropriate city departments the details of 24/7-365 days police protection in the Palisades to ensure timely implementation and continued operation.’ In response, De La Torre told the Post: ‘I absolutely agree with the community. They are isolated and at times, help is 20 to 25 minutes away.’ He said his goal is to assign another car to the Palisades as soon as he receives additional officers in the coming months. Debra McCarthy, assistant commanding officer of West Bureau, told the Post in a March 5 article (‘Local Leaders Air Concerns about LAPD Turnover’) that six more officers, detectives and lieutenants should join the station in April. Right now, the Palisades has a patrol car scheduled from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. De La Torre envisions adding a second car from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m to provide coverage during shift changes. ‘It’s on my radar, and I’m working on it,’ he said. At last Thursday’s meeting, the Council further requested ‘that the bicycle team be returned to patrol at irregular intervals and that LAPD use the office in [the Palisades Recreation Center] designed to minimize LAPD absence from the community for administrative reasons.’ De La Torre told the Post that when he has more officers, he wants to deploy a bike team to the Palisades during school hours and on the weekends. In addition, he plans to look at the feasibility of using the recreation center’s office.
CVS Pharmacy to Receive a Facelift
CVS Pharmacy on Swarthmore Avenue will soon have a new look inspired by the existing Clearwater mural, located on the back of the building, that depicts life in Pre-Columbian Pacific Palisades. ‘I was told the mural [created in 1999 by Palisades resident Terri Bromberg] was sacred and highly prized by the community,’ said architect Todd Conversano, whom CVS hired for the store’s exterior redesign. Therefore, Conversano decided to paint the remainder of the building blue to complement the sky colors of the mural (which faces Sunset Boulevard) and to add white stripes as abstractions of the white clouds. Bromberg will extend the lower mountain range and the clouds of the mural around the building to the Swarthmore Avenue side. The Pacific Palisades Community Council first urged CVS to remodel the building in January 2007 after hearing complaints from residents about the look and general upkeep of the store. CVS began leasing the building from American Legion Post 283 in late 2006. Prior to that, Sav-on occupied the space. Since then, ‘We have worked with the community on renovation options that would be good for the community and for us from a branding standpoint,’ said Steve Mathers, CVS architecture and engineering special projects manager. On March 11, the L.A. Department of City Planning approved CVS’s plans; the decision can be appealed until March 26. In January, the Design Review Board, which oversees the architectural plans and outward appearance of all commercial buildings in Pacific Palisades, gave its OK. The Clearwater mural will be touched up, and the outline of the former Sav-on sign, which is currently visible, removed, Conversano said. The existing stone detail on the Swarthmore side will be incorporated into the lower mountain range of the mural, and any cracked or deteriorated stones replaced. Conversano has also envisioned removing the false mansard roof on the south side of the building facing the parking lot to make the building look more attractive. ‘It’s ugly, and it was an addition to the original building,’ Conversano said. ‘The building is modern and has simple lines and nice edges.’ The CVS sign, currently on the mansard roof, will be reinstalled above the entrance. To improve the entryway, the red vinyl panels will be removed from the store’s windows and a slatted wood fence will conceal the trashcans and newspaper stands from view of the parking lot. For the rooftop parking lot, horizontal wooden slats will conceal the concrete parapet wall. Additionally, a nylon screen will wrap around the existing chain-link fence to hide the mechanical equipment stored in the northeast corner. ‘I had to make simple moves because of the budget,’ Conversano said. The estimated cost for the renovation is $200,000. Stuart Muller, a Council member who has worked closely with CVS on the remodel, said he is pleased with the plans. However, on the Swarthmore side of the building, he would like the transition from the clouds of the mural to the solid white line modified. ‘We would like to make the area much softer,’ Muller said. Conversano said that he plans to soften the left edge of the white stripe, so it disappears into the clouds. CVS still needs permits from the L.A. Department of Building and Safety, which Mathers expects will take a month to three months. He hopes to begin construction in early summer, adding that store hours should not be affected.
Jacqueline Diamant, 81; Colorful Adventurous, Involved Resident
Jackie Diamant, a colorful and adventurous longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away March 9. She was 81. Jackie lived all of her life in Southern California, except for two years attending a London boarding school when her family relocated to London in 1937 (her father was studio manager of MGM there). The school cultivated her love of other cultures and solidified her disdain toward conformity, but she was happy to return to Los Angeles in September 1939, just after war was declared. The American embassy told Jackie’s parents that a boat was leaving in four hours for America and that they should be on it. After attending Beverly Hills High School, Jackie entered college at Bucknell but graduated from Los Angeles State in 1951. She married Edward (Ned) Diamant in 1954, and they lived in Redondo Beach and then in the Palisades, Jackie’s hometown for over 50 years. At various points of her life, Jackie was a docent at the L.A. Zoo, a program director at the YMCA, a curator at an art gallery, a school volunteer and an apartment building manager. Her hobbies included bodysurfing, gardening, cooking, anthropology and archaeology. Even though Jackie had very limited eyesight (calling herself ‘Mrs. Magoo’), she never let this limit her interests. No matter what she was engaged in, it sparked her favorite activity: frequent conversations. Jackie took an active role in the community. The Woman’s Club, the Temescal Canyon Association and the local AARP chapter all were passionate causes. Jackie also hosted monthly lectures at her home, inviting experts on subjects as disparate as terrorism and shamanistic healing. She welcomed everyone and every opinion’the more diverse the better. Vivacious and full of humor, Jackie had a warm heart and a generous spirit and was always ready to help a friend. Once, while on a trip to South America with UCLA Extension, she was burdened with an alleged sociopath for a roommate, who was irritating the other members of the party. They tried to petition the roommate off the trip, but Jackie stood up for her. ‘If I can put up with her, so can you,’ she told her fellow travelers. Jackie was determined to enjoy life despite the many physical obstacles she faced. She traveled to over 40 countries (‘My serious traveling began after my divorce in 1975,’ she once told the Palisadian-Post) and never let her deteriorating eyesight get in the way of a new adventure. Whether hot-air ballooning, traveling to Australia just a few years ago, or leading a tour at the zoo, Jackie’s wild, novice attempts at using a cane only added to the experience. She is survived by her sister, Gerry Berns; her nieces and nephews; and many good friends. A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held on Friday, March 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oak Room, 1035 Swarthmore Ave. The public is invited.
Play Ball!
Opening Day at PPBA
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
The Palisades Recreation Center was abuzz with activity Saturday morning for the Palisades Pony Baseball Association’s 55th annual Opening Day ceremony at the Field of Dreams complex. The event, one of the community’s oldest and proudest traditions, consists of a pancake breakfast and the ceremonial first-pitch, tossed this year by former Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan. ‘This is what American is all about,’ Riordan said. ‘I saw the balloons and people eating breakfast outside . . . like a scene from a hundred years ago . . . that community feeling. We’ve captured that here in the Palisades.’ Games began immediately after the first-pitch ceremony in the Pinto (ages 7-9), Mustang (9-10) and Bronco (11-12) Divisions. The league also has three Pony Division (13-14) teams. For the full scoop on Opening Day see Sports.
“Y” is for Yoga for Young Children
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
When it’s teatime for the 4- to 5-year-olds in Teresa Power’s yoga class, it could be in Alice’s Wonderland. Tea tables materialize as each child morphs into a perfect plane, arms and legs as straight as pillars. An experienced yogini, Power started practicing yoga in 1984, when she and husband Trip moved to Pacific Palisades. For the past seven years, she has been conducting half-hour yoga sessions for preschoolers and kindergartens at St. Matthew’s. With the insights she accumulated, she decided to publish ‘The ABCs of Yoga for Kids,’ which offers the basic asanas (poses) illustrated by Kathleen Rietz, along with simple, rhymed instructions, such as: ‘A’ pose is the Airplane. ‘I am an airplane/Heading for the sky. Lifting my chest, arms, and legs, I begin to fly.’ Power and Rietz will host Kids Pajama Story Time at Village Books on Friday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. The day I observed Power’s session in Barbara Ingram and Rosie Strickland’s Preschool II class, the children were sitting comfortably in ‘Easy Pose,’ taking deep breaths in and out through their noses, legs crossed and backs straight. ‘We always come back to ‘Easy Pose,” Power says. The children then glided through the poses with ease: ‘Dog Pose’ for a count of 12; ‘Mouse Pose,’ which yoga practitioners will recognize as ‘Child’s Pose;’ and as the children arched into cobra, they were eager to add the ‘hisses.’ Power keeps a quiet dignity when leading the children. She performs the poses along with them, knows the children’s names’this is this class’s second year of yoga’and allows them an unexpected freedom. They play Simon Says, and ‘New Pose,’ which allows one child to create a new pose’any movement they want, which the class performs. ‘It was hard to match a pose to each letter of the alphabet,’ says Power, ‘so N became ‘New Pose.’ The ‘Do Nothing Pose,’ a mini shavasana or relaxing pose, is often used to begin and end a yoga session. So akin to cozy naptime, some children snuggled right in with thumbs firmly secured in their mouth. ‘I notice a difference with these kids,’ Power says. ‘Last year, some of them had difficulty staying tuned. But as with any discipline, the more you do it, the better you get at it. I see a difference especially with the boys. ‘If you start younger, they think it’s normal. Teachers say they love doing it and use some of the techniques in their classes.’ Power herself was originally drawn to Bikram’s Yoga’a challenging style of yoga practiced in a heated room and guided by specific number of poses’but has since modified her practice, although she still uses some Bikram poses, such as the ‘Tree pose.’ Her yoga sessions at St. Matthew’s were originally part of the after- school program, where her own children started yoga. Her daughter Kaitlyn is now 16 and attends Harvard-Westlake. She still practices and enjoys going with her father to Maha Yoga in Brentwood. Emmet, 14, is an eighth grader at St. Matthew’s.
Historical Society Presents a Night with Hollywood Stars
The Pacific Palisades Historical Society will present an evening with movie stars past and present at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 23, at the Pierson Playhouse, corner of Haverford and Temescal Canyon Road. Whether they were internationally known (such as Oscar-winning leading lady Grace Kelly) or character actors more recognizable by their face than their name (Allen Jenkins), they made Pacific Palisades their home. Some lived in town for a lifetime and reared their children here; others spent no more than a couple of years here before moving on. Nonetheless, they all contributed to making Pacific Palisades something of an actors’ colony that provided a quiet retreat for them’far from the hustle of Hollywood’where they could blend into life seamlessly with residents employed in less glamorous professions. Many lived in the Riviera section of the Palisades, but there were also large concentrations in Rustic Canyon, the Huntington Palisades and Castellammare. Francis X. Bushman, one of the greats of the silent-movie era, lived humbly on one of the Alphabet streets. Roger McGrath and Randy Young have created a historical game of clues, questions and photographs that will challenge attendees while reminding everyone which stars of the silver screen made the Palisades their home. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot off Temescal.
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HOMES FOR SALE 1
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FURNISHED HOMES 2
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UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
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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
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OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades village for lease. Lovely and spacious suite available. Lease hold improvement allowance. 850 square feet conveniently located in the village. Please call Ness, (310) 230-6712 x105, for more details.
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PALISADES OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE in the heart of the Village including: 1) Last remaining single office suite at $1,600 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 1,015 sf to 3,235 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. CALL BRETT AT (310) 591-8789 or email brett@hp-cap.com
VACATION RENTALS 3e
FAMILY OF FOUR looking to rent furnished home in Palisades from July 1st thru Aug. 25th. Call Sandy, (310) 463-7132 or email: sandymetzler@yahoo.com
FOUR FULLY SELF-CONTAINED trailers for rent across from Will Rogers State Beach & about 2 miles from Santa Monica Pier. Two for $1,095/mo. and two for $995/mo. (310) 454-2515
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
Quickbooks Gathering of Data for 2008 to prepare for your CPA. Personal or business bookkeeping, bank and investment account reconciliations, monthly reports, bill paying, staff and nursing care management/scheduling are available in the Palisades. Shirley, (310) 570-6085 or saekorn@aol.com
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COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
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GARAGE, ESTATE SALE SERVICES 7f
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NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
NANNY: EXPERIENCED, RESPONSIBLE. Excellent local references. Full time. Available Monday through Friday. Live out. Call Rosie, (323) 234-3002
NANNY LOOKING FOR GREAT FAMILY * Nanny looking for morning work. Childcare, light housekeeping, have own transportation, great refs. Please call Karla at (323) 252-0881
BABYSITTER: FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME. Monday-Friday. Many years experience. Hard worker. Good refs. Please call Claudia, (323) 348-8882 or leave a msg. Thank you.
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HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
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HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/ELDER CARE, day or night, available Monday-Sunday. Own transportation, excellent references. Call Maria Patricia, (310) 948-9637
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HOUSEKEEPING OR BABYSITTING Monday to Friday. I have good local references. I drive my own car. Call Connee, (c) (323) 377-5138 or (h) (323) 735-5725. Leave a msg.
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE TO WORK Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. Speaks English. Own car. Excellent local references. Please call Francis, (818) 472-8119
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
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NURSING CARE 10b
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GARDENING/LANDSCAPING 11
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MASSAGE THERAPY 12b
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WINDOW WASHING 13h
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CATERING 14
HOLIDAY EVENT PLANNER & CULINARY STUDENT. Le Cordon Bleu student and event planner to help with your holiday prep, cooking, serving, menus & all event details. 10+ years experience. $40/hr. Please call Danielle, (310) 691-0578. daniellesamendez@gmail.com
HOUSESITTING 14b
SEEKING PALISADES HOUSESITTING. Mature 50+ male business and legal professional seeks housesitting opportunity in the Palisades. Non-drinker. Non-smoker. Would prefer a longer term arrangement. Open to assisting with monthly expenses. Please call Cary: (310) 993-1683
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
PALISADIAN, MATURE & RESPONSIBLE LADY offers driving service for shopping, beauty parlor, doctor appointments, errands, etc. Perfect driving record. Flexible hours. Please call (310) 741-8422
PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g
PRIVATE DOG WALKER/runner/housesitter, Palisades & Santa Monica. S.M. Canyon resident. Please call or email Sherry, (310) 383-7852, email: Sherry230@verizon.net
PERSONAL TOUCH. DOG WALKING/OUTINGS/SITTING SERVICE. Cats, too! 30 yr. Pali resident. Very reliable. Refs available. If you want special care for your pet, pls call Jacqui, (310) 454-0104, cell (310) 691-9893
MISCELLANEOUS 14k
EXPERT ALTERATIONS BY FILEMON (of Emerson LaMay). Custom made dresses: weddings, proms, costumes, etc. Men’s & women’s clothing. Free pick-up & delivery. Call (818) 419-8986
FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a
HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651
SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
DO YOU WANT TO PLAY PIANO? Study with a pro—in your home. UCLA graduate & California teaching credential. Beginning, advanced, all ages. Call (310) 453-1064
TUTORS 15e
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 20+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530
MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145
PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134
CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & physics! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722
EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grade levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT/AP • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593, (310) 980-6071
SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614
K-4 ELEMENTARY TUTOR. CA & AZ Cert. Elem Teacher • Qualified in all subjects but specialize in reading skills K-4 incl phonics, reading comprehension, spelling & writing • Will strengthen learning while building academic confidence & self-esteem • Motivational, creative, positive relationships w/ students • Will come to your home. Caroline, (424) 228-5744 or email cmiller16@gmail.com
SPANISH TUTORING. South American teacher, university degree, all levels: college and beyond. Learn, improve, get confident for studies, work & traveling. Call (310) 741-8422
SPANISH TUTOR, CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 21 yrs exper. Palisades resident, great references, amazing system, Colombian native speaker. Marietta, (310) 459-8180
MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR. Middle school-college level. BS LAUSD credentialed high school teacher. Test Prep. Flexible hours. AVAILABLE to help NOW! Seth Freedman, (310) 909-3049
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
HOME SCHOOL • TUTOR • LEARNING COACH • Individual Approaches to Learning. Lifetime Credentialed Teacher 4-12. NANCY LA ZAR, (310) 699-8957. dlazar527@verizon.net
CARPENTRY 16a
FINE WOODWORKING: Carpentry of any kind. Bathrooms, kitchens, doors, cabinets, decks & gates. State lic. #822541. No project too small. References available. Reasonable prices. Contact: Ed Winterhalter at (310) 213-3101
CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c
MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 39 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. Custom masonry & concrete, stamped, driveways, pools, decks, patios, foundations, fireplace, outdoor kitchens, drainage control, custom stone, block & brick, tile. Excellent local refs. Lic. #309844. Bonded/ins./workmen’s comp. Family owned & operated. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 • www.horusicky.com
ELECTRICAL 16h
PALISADES ELECTRIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437 Insured Professional Service
ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. Local service only. Non-lic. Please call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286
ELECTRICIAN: remodeling, rewiring, troubleshooting. Lighting: low voltage, energy safe, indoor, outdoor, landscape. Low voltage: telephone, Internet, CCTV, Home Theatre, Audio/Video. Non-lic. Refs. LichwaConstruction@gmail.com (310) 270-8596
FENCES, DECKS 16j
THE FENCE MAN • 18 years quality work • Wood fences • Decks • Gates • Chainlink & patio • Wrought iron • Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996
INDEPENDENT SERVICE CARLOS FENCE: Wood & Picket Fences • Chain Link • Iron & Gates • Deck & Patio Covers. Ask for Carlos, (310) 677-2737 or fax (310) 677-8650. Non-lic.
DECK REPAIR, SEALING & STAINING. Local resident, local clientele. 1 day service. (See ad under handyman.) Marty, (310) 459-2692
FINISH CARPENTRY 16k
CUSTOM FINISH CARPENTRY * Cabinets * Doors * Columns * Crown * Base * Wainscoting * Windows * Mantles & more . . . New construction & remodels. Contractors & homeowners welcome. Call John @ (818) 312-3716. Licensed (#886995) and bonded.
JOLYON COLLIER • CUSTOM FINISH CRAFTSMANSHIP • Specialty Construction • JolyonCollier.com • Non-lic. • (323) 493-3549
FLOOR CARE 16m
GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979. Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references (310) 230-4597 Lic. #455608
CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR • Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com • centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net • (800) 608-6007 • (310) 276-6407
JEFF HRONEK, 40 YRS. RESIDENT • HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. • Sanding & Refinishing • Installations • Pre-finished • Unfinished • Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414
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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
HANDYMAN SERVING PALISADIANS for 14 years. Polite & on time. No job too small. Refs available. Non-lic. Ready for winter? (310) 454-4121 or cell, (310) 907-6169. djproservices@yahoo.com
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p
SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686
PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r
PAUL HORST • Interior & Exterior PAINTING • 55 YEARS OF SERVICE • Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 • (310) 454-4630 • Bonded & Insured
TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Refs. Lic. #715099
SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com
ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Serving Palisades/Malibu over 35 years. Lic. #637882. Call (310) 454-6604
PAINTER, SMALL JOBS PREFERRED. Interiors only. 20 years experience. References available. Very reasonable rates. Excellent craftsmanship. Non-lic. Tim, (310) 433-9610
JAN MASLER PAINTING CO. Interior/exterior, custom finishes, 20 yrs experience. Lic. #826711. Bonded. Insured. (818) 269-7744. “Taking pride in our work.”
ALL SEASONS PAINTING: Spring clean-up specials. Kitchen cabinets • Decks • Garage doors • No job too small. Interior/exterior painting. Free estimates. Call Randy, (310) 678-7913. Lic. #106150
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KANAN CONSTRUCTION • References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451 • DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN
LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464
COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction, (310) 710-3199
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RECEPTIONIST / PR / ADMIN. Exclusive practice in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity. Please call (310) 454-0317
PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED: Weekends & some after-school pick-up/care. Must have car w/ clean record & good refs. $15/hr. (10-15 hrs wk.) Call Sue, (310) 454-5450
SEEKING WEEKEND NANNY: Saturday, 8 a.m. to Sunday 12:00. Live-in. Some light housekeeping involved. Palisades home. Call Lisa, (310) 407-3422
HOUSEKEEPER WANTED: We are looking for an experienced live-out housekeeper to start immediately. Mon-Fri. Must have good English, driver’s license & own car. Must be organized & have great references. Must like dogs. Job includes cleaning, laundry, closet organization, running errands, shopping & some meal prep. Please call (310) 459-0806
BABYSITTER/MOTHER’S HELPER: 2 afternoons/wk in Pac Pal. Help 9 & 7 yr olds w/ homework, projects, sports,etc. Assist w/errands, dinner, organizing. Must have experience w/ children, be happy, energetic, fluent English & drive. $17/hr. 7 plus hrs. Call Polly, (310) 740-1266
AUTOS 18b
1958 CHEVY APACHE Longbed truck. Runs. $5,000. (310) 459-8211
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. 16,368 miles. Fully loaded. No accidents. Carfax available. $24,595. Original owner. Call (310) 916-3479
1999 CAMRY LE Sedan, automatic, fully loaded, beige, low mileage, one owner. Perfect condition inside & out. Reliable gem. $8,500. Office phone: (310) 454-3552
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
ESTATE SALE: WESTWOOD. 90-yr-old man moving East. Antiques, art, books, silver, baby grand piano. ALL must go. Fri. & Sat., 3/20 & 3/21. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10933 Wellworth Ave. #7
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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
CAR WANTED: Great running and clean interior/exterior condition. Small, safe car with airbags for teen daughter. 10-15 yrs old, ok. Low price. Will pay cash. Contact: (310) 573-2004 or varelae@aol.com
Locals Kick H-W to Title
Presented with a second chance, Maddie Lenard was not about to let it slip by. Harvard-Westlake’s senior captain scored on a direct free kick from 37 yards in the 53rd minute to lift the Wolverines to a 1-0 victory over La Jolla on Saturday in the Southern California Division II Regional Soccer Championship at Downey High. Lenard, one of several local players on the Wolverines’ roster, was invited to play in the Las Vegas College Showcase the same day but chose to skip it in order to remain with her high school team. Also contributing to the victory were Palisadians Cami Chapus, Erin Landau, KC Cord, Christine Kanoff and Alyssa Garcia. The Wolverines (20-5-3) lost to Saugus in the Southern Section Division II final on March 8 but were selected to represent the Southern Section for regionals.
Riordan Makes His Pitch
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Upon being introduced as this year’s honorary “first pitcher,” former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, owner of Village Pantry on Swarthmore, began warming up in preparation of officially beginning the Palisades Pony Baseball Association’s 55th season on Saturday morning at the Palisades Recreation Center’s Field of Dreams complex. “What’s the name of the greatest community in the world?” Riordan asked. “What’s the name of the greatest team?” Selling the most tickets for the pancake breakfast this year was Adam Stryer of the Mustang Tigers, who will be rewarded for his ingenuity by serving as a bat boy at an upcoming UCLA baseball game. Jason Starrels of the Mustang Dodgers was second and will similarly be a bat boy at an upcoming Pepperdine game. This year, Village Pantry is sponsoring the Pinto Red Sox and Riordan gave them a pep talk before their game against the Orioles, jokingly telling the players: “Winning is not everything–it’s the only thing.” Coach Rick McGeagh implored the community to contribute to the Field of Dreams maintenance fund. “Last year we asked for support to build the steps,” he said. “Seventy five people gave more than $100,000 and they will be done shortly. Our next project is awnings over the bleachers and we need $25,000 for that. We also need about $50,000 a year for field maintenance so if you’ve given in the past and can do it again, good. If you’re new in PPBA, think of making a contribution.” Pancake breakfast organizers Robin Dodson and Jean Kaplan each was given a bouquet of flowers and coaches shirts after which PPBA Commissioner Bob Benton presented longtime coaches Clark Porter and Charlie Meister with special recognition plaques for their years of tireless service to the organization. Gelson’s, Coffee Bean and Starbucks donated food and drinks for the pancake breakfast and Palisades Pizza underwrote the cost of the tickets. Following the national anthem, which was sung by the Pinto Cardinals team, Porter knelt down to catch Riordan’s ceremonial toss. The first pitch was low. Riordan wound up and threw again. This time it was a perfect strike, according to three umpires standing nearby. “I can’t wait for the game to start,” said local martial arts instructor Gerry Blanck, who is sponsoring the Bronco Red Sox. “So many of my [karate] students play in the PPBA so this is my second year sponsoring a team.” Perhaps Riordan’s rousing pre-game talk inspired the Pinto Red Sox, who outscored the Orioles 14-9. In other Pinto Division (ages 7-8) games, the Dodgers tied the Phillies 11-11, the Cardinals routed the Cubs 14-2 and the Yankees edged the Tigers 10-9. In the Mustang Division (ages 9-10), the Cardinals got past the Cubs 9-8, the Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-3, the Red Sox blanked the Orioles 13-0 and the Tigers edged the Yankees 4-3. In the Bronco Division (ages 11-12), the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-3, the Yankees edged the Tigers 3-2, the Cardinals squeezed by the Cubs 3-2 and the Phillies beat the Dodgers 8-3.
Runners Back on Track
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Carlos Bustamante is expecting a breakthrough season this spring. Having qualified for the state finals in cross country in the fall, Palisades High’s top distance runner now has his sights set on the state track and field championships in June. “Obviously, the City finals are my first goal but of course I’d like to qualify for state,’ he said. ‘I’m taking it one race at a time but I feel good and I’m looking forward to the invitationals because that’s where the best competition is.” Bustamante got little competition Friday at Stadium by the Sea, where the Dolphins hosted a tri-meet against Taft and Carson. He easily won the mile (1600 meters) and two-mile (3200 meters), showing that he is one of the early-season favorites in the City Section. In the mile, his strongest event, Bustamante built a commanding lead by the time he circled Carl Lewis Track for the second of his four laps, but ran hard all the way to finish in a blazing 4 minutes, 34 seconds–one tick faster than the time he was shooting for. “This is my race,” he said. “This is the distance I’m most comfortable at right now. I started a little slower than usual but I made up for it at the end.” Having extended himself in the 1600, Bustamante nevertheless lapped half of the field less than an hour later in the 3200, cruising to victory in 10:08. The way he ran that race was opposite of the way he ran the mile. “I was shooting for a sub-10 but I started out a little too fast and couldn’t keep it up the last four laps,” Bustamante said. “I haven’t quite gotten my pacing down yet. I think maybe the mile took a little too much out of me as well.” Picking up where she left off last season was Erika Martin, who shook off an illness to post an impressive time of 14.43 seconds in the 100 hurdles. “That is a super time considering she was sick,” said Palisades Coach Ron Brumel, who was surprised when San Pedro Coach and longtime friend Bruce Thomson showed up late in the meet. “We’ve been focusing more on conditioning as a whole. We’re a little behind in the field events but today was a great day. Our boys’ 400 relay looked good and so many of our frosh/soph kids did well, too, like Eric Lopez, Deborah Abber and Kevin Strangeway.” Baseball So much for the weeklong hitting slump. After managing to score just one run in its previous three games the Palisades High baseball team broke out the bats in a big way Monday in its Western League opener against Los Angeles CES. The Dolphins plated seven runs in the sixth inning and were ahead 10-0 when the game was stopped in the sixth inning because of the 10-run mercy rule. It was Palisades’ first victory of the season after a tie and three losses and reiterated that the Dolphins are still the team to beat in their league. It appeared the Dolphins might get their offense on track in the last inning of last Friday’s Southern California Invitational game against San Fernando, loading the bases with one out. However, they were unable to capitalize and lost to the Tigers 4-0’the second straight game in which they failed to score. Palisades played LACES on Wednesday (result unavailable at press time) and travels to Westchester Friday at 3 p.m. Softball New coach Ray Marsden has Palisades’ softball program off to a fast start. The Dolphins have won two of there first three games and host perennial league rival Venice today at 3 p.m. Tennis In a showdown between potential Section champions, host Brentwood defeated Palisades, 13-5, last Thursday to avenge last year’s loss to the Dolphins. That time, the Eagles were without six of their top seven players–including No. 1 player and Palisades resident Walker Kehrer. Kehrer, among the best 18-and-unders in the nation, easily won his first two sets before sitting out the third rotation with Brentwood’s victory well in hand. “I’m a senior so, yeah, it’s important to win CIF. We’re confident we can go all the way.” Brentwood is a frontrunner for the Southern Section Division II title while Palisades is now the favorite to win the City Section, having beaten defending champion Taft to win the Fresno Tournament March 7. Palisades bounced back from its first loss by blanking University 7-0 on Monday at the Palisades Tennis Center. Justin Atlan, Max Licona Kyung Choi and Spencer Pekar easily won their singles matches while the doubles tandems of Che Borja-Jeremy Shore, Spencer Lewin-Kramer Waltke and Kenneth Choi-Eli Goodman lost a total of six games in six sets.
