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Top Pros Tee Off at Riviera Country Club in Northern Trust Open Next Thurs.-Sun.

Winner Phil Mickelson shakes hands with playing partner John Rollins on the 18th green at Riviera after the final round last year.
Winner Phil Mickelson shakes hands with playing partner John Rollins on the 18th green at Riviera after the final round last year.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Outside of the majors, perhaps no tournament on the PGA Tour holds as much history and prestige as the one taking place next week at Riviera Country Club. Now called the Northern Trust Open, the Los Angeles tour stop has been the site of so many dramatic finishes, close calls and memorable shots that you could call Sunday afternoon the “theater of the unexpected.” Last February, it was Southern California’s own Phil Mickelson exorcising personal demons to win the event for the first time. The 2008 field included 22 of the top 30 players in the World Golf Rankings and this year’s tournament figures to be just as top-heavy. Though he still has time to enter, top-ranked Tiger Woods is not expected to make his return to the PGA Tour at Riviera. He has not played in a competitive event since undergoing knee surgery following his amazing playoff victory at the U.S. Open last June. Riviera’s hallowed greens, deep kikuyu grass and tight fairways make it one of the most difficult golf courses in the world. Mickelson won with a modest score of 12-under-par last year, beating Jeff Quinney by two strokes. Prior to 2008, the event had long been called the Nissan Open since 1989, but it changed corporate sponsors last year. Measuring 6,897 intimidating yards, Riviera was established in 1926 and has been open for play since 1927. The course is consistently maintained to the standard set by club founder Frank Garbutt, who declared, “Only the best is good enough.” Players past and present can certainly attest to that. A golfer to keep an eye on next week will be Japanese prodigy Ryo Ishikawa. In his much-hyped debut the 17-year-old will try to become the youngest winner in PGA Tour history. To volunteer for course set up, ticket sales, concessions, merchandise tents or as a standard bearer, call (800) 752-6736. To purchase advance tickets or participate in the Hogan’s Alley Challenge sweepstakes, call (213) 482-1311 or (800) 752-OPEN. Daily tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (55 and older) and $20 for kids 17-and-under. All tickets include shuttle bus transportation to and from the tournament when utilizing the general public parking at the V.A. Hospital, located at the 405 Freeway and Wilshire Boulevard. Tickets are transferable. There are no refunds or exchanges. Visit the Web site at www.northerntrustopen.com for more information.

Palisades Elementary Holds Kindergarten Orientation Feb. 12

Palisades Elementary Charter School is holding its annual orientation for incoming kindergarten and new parents on Thursday, February 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the library. There will be a tour of the school, and an introduction of teachers and principal Joan Ingle. Fifth graders will give an account of their school experience at Pali Elementary. A question and answer session will follow the presentations. Adults only. No RSVP is necessary. For further information contact: Jennifer Taghibagi at (310) 454-2487.

Teen’s Death Prompts A Community Outcry

Highlands resident Nicholas Rosser, who was killed last Saturday evening on Palisades Drive, is the third teenager killed in an automobile accident on local roads in the past two years. The others were 17-year-old Dillon Henry in July 2007 on Sunset, and 18-year-old Travis DeZarn in November 2007 on Palisades Drive. Community outrage over the senseless deaths was channeled into a public meeting on Monday night at Rustic Canyon Park. Although the meeting could only be publicized through e-mail and word of mouth, more than 100 people attended. Steve Henry, Dillon’s father, led the meeting, which included parents, youth, members of the Pacific Palisades Community Council and representatives from Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s office, the L.A. Department of Transportation and LAPD. On behalf of Rosendahl, field deputy Jessyca Avalos offered condolences to the Rosser family. ‘We’re here because it’s another tragedy,’ Henry said. ‘It’s time that we as a community say ‘No More!’ We want something to be done now.’ ‘My son died 15 months ago tomorrow on Palisades Drive,’ Tim DeZarn said. ‘The answer from the city was to put up reflectors [on the roadway].’ Henry urged those in attendance to sign a letter to Councilman Rosendahl and Mayor Villaraigosa requesting immediate action implementing traffic safety measures on Palisades Drive and Sunset Boulevard (near Evans Road). He then opened up the meeting to possible suggestions. ‘Have a neighborhood watch,’ one mother suggested. ‘I would be willing to write down [a speeder’s] license plate and send out a letter.’ Someone suggested that additional signage be placed on Palisades Drive, especially a warning of the S-curves, where many accidents have occurred. Many wondered why photo-enforced speeding tickets couldn’t be issued, and were told that they were legal in some states, but not in California. Others wanted to know why a photo-enforced traffic light couldn’t be put in the middle of the canyon. Other suggestions included putting up streetlights in the canyon and a concrete barrier that would divide the two lanes. ‘My brother lives on Palisades Drive, so I know how easy it is to pick up speed,’ said DOT engineering associate Hamed Sandoghdar. ‘The road could be redone so that there are two lanes going north [uphill] and one lane going south.’ Teens in the audience were clear about the one single change with the most impact: enforcement. ‘I’ve raced in that canyon for four years,’ one youth said, referring to Palisades Drive. ‘But I stopped on January 31.’ He then suggested that police enforce the road’s speed limit (45 mph) at different times and in different locations in the canyon. He recounted that after Rosser’s death, ‘many kids talked about how lucky they were because they had done the same thing.’ Adults in the room made it clear that speeding isn’t limited to adolescents, recounting the accident last February when a BMW driven by an adult went off the side of the road. ‘It’s not the street, it’s the drivers going 80 miles per hour,’ one man said. ‘I’m disturbed by people not taking responsibility for breaking the law,’ West L.A. LAPD Captain James West said. He explained that he had limited resources to police streets and expressed frustration that when police officers are targeting the road, oncoming drivers often warn other motorists by blinking their lights. During the meeting he e-mailed Captain Nancy Lauer, who is in charge of enforcement, and asked for increased enforcement, as well as a speed trailer for Palisades Drive. ‘Be aware that enforcement includes everything,’ West said. ‘We’re not only going to look at speeding, but if you don’t have a front license plate, we’ll pull you over for that as well.’ Former Palisades Senior Lead Officer Chris Ragsdale summarized the three options: engineering, education and enforcement. ‘Every six months there’s a fatality on either Palisades Drive, Sunset Boulevard or PCH,’ Ragsdale noted. YMCA Executive Director Carol Pfannkuche offered to facilitate education efforts for traffic safety. She can be reached at CarolPfannkuche@ymcala.org. A second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, at 8 p.m. in Rustic Canyon Park, 601 Latimer Road. The agenda will include immediate safety measures and long-term plans for Palisades Drive and Sunset. Rosendahl and members of DOT will be present. Rosendahl has asked residents who have new safety or traffic ideas to call his office (310) 575-8461.

Local Pilot Paulo Emanuele Killed in SM Plane Crash

Palisadian Paulo Emanuele, flying his plane above the Los Angeles coastline.
Palisadian Paulo Emanuele, flying his plane above the Los Angeles coastline.

Paulo Emanuele, general manager of Airliners.net, died in a plane crash on Wednesday, January 28 at 5 p.m. as he attempted a takeoff from the Santa Monica Airport. The Pacific Palisades resident and father of a teenage daughter was piloting a red, two-seat Marchetti F260 when he lost power and then attempted to return to the airport. According to media reports, the plane went down at the west end of the runway and burst into flames, killing Emanuele, 46, and his passenger Martin Schaedel, 23, a Swedish business development consultant for the Web company www.farecompare.com. No one on the ground was hurt. Eyewitness reports say that the plane may have encountered engine failure before crashing nose first into the runway. Following the crash, the airport was closed for takeoffs and landings. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident. A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was registered to Malibu-based Wingspan. The Web site that Emanuele managed, www.Airliners.net, has more than a million photographs of every type of airplane, including pictures of airplanes used by airlines that are no longer in business. There’s a dedication page on that site, with the following tribute to Emanuele: ‘He will be remembered for his passion, his kindness, and his love for life. Paulo was an amazing pilot, an amazing photographer, an amazing friend, and an amazing father.’ A memorial for Emanuele was held at Corpus Christi Church on Tuesday this week.

Sgt. Curt Massey Killed In Crash on SM Freeway

Sgt. Curt Massey
Sgt. Curt Massey

Police Sergeant Curtis Massey, a Pacific Palisades resident with a wife and three children, was killed in a head-on collision on the Santa Monica Freeway just west of National Boulevard at about 5 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28. The driver of a silver Toyota Camry, who was driving the wrong way on the eastbound freeway, was also killed in the collision. Massey, a 17-year veteran with the Culver City Police Department, was driving to work in an unmarked police car when his Dodge Charger was struck by Camry driver Luis Palma, 21, of Van Nuys. Massey’s car was instantly engulfed in flames and both cars were totaled, closing eastbound traffic. Wreckage spilled across the highway divider into the westbound lanes, closing several lanes of that side of the freeway. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Ruiz, an eyewitness placed Palma entering the freeway at Fairfax Avenue. He drove nearly four miles before hitting Massey’s car. Ruiz told the Palisadian-Post on Monday that Palma’s final 24 hours are being scrutinized to discover why he made the fatal mistake of entering and driving on the wrong side of the freeway. According to Ruiz, Palma was at his home until about midnight, when he left accompanied by a woman. Investigators are trying to track down the woman. As of Monday, the CHP was still awaiting a toxicology report. According to Corpus Christi Church spokesperson Carol Sanborn, a vigil service will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church on Sunset Boulevard, with a reception to follow immediately in the parish hall at 890 Toyopa Dr. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. Parking fees will be waived for the funeral and burial will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. Those wishing to contribute to the Sergeant Curtis Massey Memorial Fund can go to www.culvercitypolice.com.

PaliHi Senior Nicholas Rosser Dies in Palisades Drive Crash

Friends of Nicholas Rosser gather at a roadside memorial along Palisades Drive on Monday morning.
Friends of Nicholas Rosser gather at a roadside memorial along Palisades Drive on Monday morning.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Nicholas Rosser, a senior at Palisades High School, was killed instantly last Saturday on Palisades Drive when his car spun out and struck an oncoming vehicle about 6 p.m. Los Angeles West Traffic Division Detective Hutchings said that based on witness reports, speed was the most likely cause of the accident. Rosser, 18, who lived with his family in the Highlands, had worked at the Santa Ynez Recreation Center in the Highlands Saturday afternoon before driving down Palisades Drive, a notorious speedway. According to Fire Station 23 Captain James Varney, as Rosser drove back uphill from Sunset, he lost control of his 2005 Acura SRX and spun out. The right rear of his car struck a 2001 Dodge Dakota that was heading downhill, and then went into the brush in a ditch. Rosser was wearing his seat belt and the airbag deployed, but to no avail. ‘Both cars were upright,’ Varney said, but both cars were totaled. He confirmed that Rosser was the sole occupant in the Acura. The accident occurred about three-quarters of a mile north of Sunset at the start of the S-curves. Mario Cadenas, the 41-year-old Dodge driver, was transported to Santa Monica Hospital with minor injuries. According to Varney, the road was closed in both directions during the investigation, angering many people who were prevented from attending a large party in the Highlands. Varney, who retires in six months, is usually one of the first people on the scene at accidents on Palisades Drive. ‘Another one,’ he said Monday morning, his voice weary. ‘I’ve seen too much of this: we’re losing too many people.’ He pondered how a program could be put together to try and save young lives. Varney said that when Rosser’s father came to the accident scene, his sobs were heart-wrenching. ‘If people could see the face of the father when he saw his son, it said it all,’ Varney said. Cadenas, the truck driver, wrote in an L.A.Times blog: ‘Although my injuries were minor, my wounds of my heart will never heal.’ Amy Held, Palisades Charter High School executive director, said that Rosser was a member of the varsity lacrosse team and a surfer. Friends and family held a memorial paddle at Zuma Beach Sunday. ‘There are tributes to him all over Facebook,’ Held said. ‘We have our crisis team activated today [Monday] visiting his classes and providing support and counseling in the library and study center.’

Thursday, February 5-Thursday, February 12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Theatre Palisades presents Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers,” through February 15 at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Directed by Sherman Wayne and produced by Martha Hunter and Pat Perkins, the play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: call (310) 454-1970 or visit www.theatrepalisades.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
The Palisades Symphony, conducted by Joel B. Lish and Peter Senchuk, will perform a concert of strings and winds, 7:30 p.m. at Mercer Hall on the Palisades High School campus. The concert is free. Contact: (310) 454-8040.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Moonday: A monthly westside poetry reading, featuring Steve Williams and M, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Come early to sign up for the open mic.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
The Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club presents the Santa Monica Oceanaires at their monthly meeting, 11:45 a.m. at the Clubhouse, 901 Haverford Ave. The popular a cappella singing group will perform Valentine’s Day favorites. The public is invited. Those wishing to reserve a place for lunch must RSVP to (310) 454-7144 or (310) 230-2792.
Family storytime, “suggested” for ages 3 and up, 4 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Stories, fingerplays, rhymes: building reading skills while having fun!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
The monthly Pacific Palisades AARP meeting takes place at 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. The public is invited.
Washington Post columnist Marybeth Hicks, author of “Bringing Up Geeks,” will discuss her book and answer questions from the audience, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Calvary Church sanctuary, 701 Palisades Dr. The public lecture is hosted by Calvary Christian, Carlthorp, St. Matthew’s and Village schools.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Katie O’Laughlin, owner of  Village Books on Swarthmore, will be guest speaker at the Palisades Rotary Club meeting, 7:15 a.m. at Gladstone’s Restaurant on PCH at Sunset. Contact: (310) 442-1607.
American Legion Post 283 hosts the monthly Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 15247 La Cruz. Public invited.
The Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited.
Ted Ashby discusses “The Resurrection of the Lone Ranger and Tonto,” hosted by the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, 7 p.m. at the Pierson Playhouse, corner of Temescal Canyon Road and Haverford. Public invited.
Hollywood producer, director, writer and actor Tony Bill discusses and signs “Movie Speak: How to Talk Like You Belong on a Film Set,” 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.

Raising Geeks Is Totally Cool

Washington Times columnist Mary Beth Hicks
Washington Times columnist Mary Beth Hicks

The term ‘geek’ brings to mind the nerds, the kids shunned by the popular kids in class, but Marybeth Hicks, author of ‘Bringing Up Geeks,’ argues that GEEK is an acronym for ‘Genuine, Enthusiastic Empowered Kids,’ and something for parents to encourage. Hicks will discuss her parenting style and her book on Wednesday, February 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Calvary Church Sanctuary, 701 Palisades Dr. The lecture will be hosted by Calvary Christian, Carlthorp, St. Matthew’s and Village Schools, and is open to the public. Hicks, a columnist for the Washington Post and the mother of four children, argues that geeks are what parents should be raising, instead of deferring to a media-saturated environment that encourages children to reach pseudo adulthood, depriving them of childhood innocence. She will share her ’10 Rules,’ each coinciding with a chapter. They include: ‘Raise a Brainiac,’ ‘Raise a Sheltered Kid,’ ‘Raise a Late Bloomer,’ ‘Raise a Homebody,’ and ‘Raise a Principled Kid.’ At the end of each chapter, Hicks includes parenting tips for all ages, with more specific tips for elementary, middle and high school children. For example, in the chapter about raising a principled child, she suggests that parents talk about ethical choices, and to use that phrase so that kids understand it is a question of right or wrong. For elementary kids, she suggests watching or reading ‘Pinocchio’ and talking about the importance of Jiminy Cricket’s role, as well as discussing the moral of the story when reading books. For middle school kids, parents should make it tough to cheat by staying on top of schoolwork, making sure that homework is done at home, and setting Internet use rules. With high school students, she recommends discussing the importance of hanging out with ethical friends and establishing a ‘truth bonus,’ which rewards teens for telling the truth. In her book, Hicks points out that being popular today is different from when she was a child. ‘If the ‘cool crowd’ once was good-looking, athletic and socially successful, today’s adolescent ‘A-list’ is bold and cynical, and even jaded.’ She argues that popularity among teens today is dictated by materialism, competition and exposure to the adult world. And research confirms that popular kids are more likely to engage in experimental or deviant behaviors in order to keep their elevated status. ‘What struck me as common sense”that as they get older, cool kids are more likely to drink, do drugs, have sex, and seek out danger . . .What’s the alternative to pursuing popularity and social prominence? In my home, the answer is: bringing up geeks.’ Contact: Jasmine Patterson at (310) 563-0082, ext. 123.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2009

HOMES WANTED 1b

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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

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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

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CHARMING 2 BDR, 2 BA, furnished/unfurnished. Breathtaking view from back deck, rolling yard. Available immediately. 1 yr. lease min., F/L. $4,700/mo. plus util. (310) 502-8427

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3 BD, 2 BA HOME on El Medio Bluffs. FDR, LVR with fireplace, family room, separate guest quarters. $5,500/mo. Call Ann, (310) 230-2470

2 BDRM, 1 BA, converted attic/den. Enclosed patio, 2 car garage, new paint inside, new carpet, lovely backyard. Quiet, peaceful neighborhood. $3,400/mo. (310) 454-5519, Debby Harrington, agent.

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

HOLYOKE BLUFFS: Newly redone large studio. Top-of-the-line full kitchen w/ granite & stainless appls. Full bath. Design decor. Charming patio, separate entrance. Tranquil location. Laundry facilities, utilities, HD cable included. Unique setting. Single occupant. No pets. References. 6 mo. lease. $1,890/mo. w/ dep. (310) 454-3806

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. $3,500/mo. (310) 392-1757

3 BD, 2½ BA PALI HIGHLANDS TOWNHOUSE. Private two car garage, patio w/ French doors, dining room w/ wet bar, kitchen w/ granite, utility room & powder room. Second floor w/ large master suite, 2 addl. bedrooms share full bath. $3,595/mo. (310) 889-8998

REDUCED! OCEAN VIEWS, 2+2, designer interior. Steps to beach. 5 minutes to Santa Monica. All new cabinets, appliances, granite, marble, hardwood floors, high ceilings. W/D in condo. Large ocean view patio. Garage. 1,200 sq ft. Quiet, safe. $3,980/mo. (310) 702-1154, www.MalibuCoastline.com

WALK-IN & FEEL AT HOME! Totally private, quiet, spacious, like new w/ granite countertops, custom cabinetry, W/D, refrig, microwave. $3,400/mo. 1+ yr. lease. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Agnt 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. $1,000/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

SUMMER RENTAL WANTED. Family of 5 looking for home/condo Jul 3-Aug 1. Excellent local references. Contact bsjanes@grandecom.net or (210) 861-3967

WANTED: GARAGE TO RENT. Would like long-term rental for one or two small vintage cars. Seldom driven. Please respond to Mr. Nye, (310) 839-1984 x114

OFFICE SPACE NEEDED. Want clean & light atmosphere for responsible health practitioner, bathroom inside or nearby required. Please call (310) 295-8823

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.

BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED BUSINESS or psychotherapy office for rent in the heart of Pacific Palisades. Private waiting room, bath & kitchenette. Parking available half day or full day as well as evening hours. Contact srl@ucla.edu

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

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LOST & FOUND 6a

FOUND: GRAY TABBY CAT. Female, de-clawed, with white stomach & legs. Very friendly. Charm Acres area of Pacific Palisades. Please call Jackie, (310) 454-4270

ARCHITECTS 7

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BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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GARAGE, ESTATE SALE SERVICES 7f

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ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

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NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

EXPERIENCED NANNY & HOUSEKEEPER. Reliable, caring & flexible. Bilingual and I provide my own transportation. Great local references. Call Nancy at (818) 209-6024

NANNY: FULL TIME. Available 5 days a week. Excellent refs. 40 years old. 20 years experience. Speaks English. clean DMV. Own transportation. Citizen. (818) 438-1859

PALISADIAN NANNY AVAILABLE! Mon. & Fri., 3-10 p.m. Yoga teacher (5 yrs), healing arts background (10 yrs). Local! 28 yrs old, $20/hr. Joyful & responsible. Local refs. Brooke Nachazel, (310) 774-7469

SEEN NANNY 911? I’m better! Full comprehensive service, certified infant/adult CPR. First Aid. Call Bee, (310) 591-4189. Also avail. Elem & Mid. School reading tutor.

DOMESTIC AGENCIES 9

VIP NANNY AGENCY • “Providing very important people with the very best nanny.” • Baby Nurses • Birthing Coaches • Housekeepers. (818) 907-1017, (310) 614-3646

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 ref’s. Call Maria, (310) 948-9637

HOUSEKEEPING AVAILABLE FOR 1 DAY OR 5 DAYS of the week. I have good refs. Own transportation w/ valid driver’s license. For more info, call (310) 673-8758. Ask for Maria.

WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER looking for employment. Full time, part time or per day. Excellent experience and refs. Honest & responsible. Call Aleida anytime, (310) 597-9326 or (323) 608-8483

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE 4 DAYS A WEEK. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Good references. Speaks English & Spanish. Call Veronica, (323) 633-8398

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

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER. Available Mon., Wed., & Fri. Good refs. Own car. 25 years experience, good English. Please call Aida, (323) 735-7603

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

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Wednesday & Friday. Own car, clean DMV. Good references. Some English. Call Maria, (323) 271-8026

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Very good local references. Own car. Clean DMV. CDL. Call Susana, (323) 933-6423 or (310) 409-9433

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING/PET CARE available Monday thru Friday. Experienced, great references. Honest & dependable. Own transportation. Please call Gloria, (c) (323) 381-6964 or (h) (213) 884-7867

MY WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER is available every other Wednesday, 11:30 – 2:30. Thorough, efficient, smart and kind; with absolute integrity. Joyce, (310) 454-1905

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

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

EXCELLENT, LOVING MALE CARE GIVER looking for full time employment. 5 years experience. Great references. Live-in or live-out. Bilingual. Own transportation. Call Carlos, (213) 926-7287

NURSE’S AID/COMPANION available Mon.-Fri. or weekends. Very good local references. Many years experience with Alzheimer’s patients. Reliable, trustworthy. Call Flor, cell (310) 869-2349

LIVE-IN COMPANION/HELPER. Trade services for living quarters. Mature, responsible female. Excellent references. Assist w/ driving, shopping, organizing, meal prep, animals, etc. Compassionate, positive. N/S, N/D. English speaking only. Adriana, (310) 720-6103

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.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

GIRL FRIDAY/HOME ORGANIZATION. Errands, driving, dog walking, light housekeeping, cooking, babysitting. 20 yrs. exp. Local references upon request. $15/hr. Call Michelle, (310) 433-6362

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

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

FAMILY FITNESS PROFESSIONALS. Providing fitness for the whole family—all ages! We come to you! Certified, local, w/ Palisadian refs. For more information call Joe Michel, (310) 467-4992

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

FRENCH TUTOR NATIVE, experienced. Emphasis on grammar understanding. Pronunciation. References, local. Reasonable rate. (310) 459-1417

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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 36 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. Custom masonry & concrete, stamped, driveways, pools, decks, patios, foundations, fireplace, drainage control, custom stone, block & brick, tile. Excellent local references. Lic. #309844. Bonded/insured/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

FLOOR CARE 16m

GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979 • Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references (310) 230-4597 Lic. #455608

CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR • Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com • centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net • (800) 608-6007 • (310) 276-6407

HANDYMAN 16o

HANDYMAN • HOOSHMAN • Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Lic. #560299. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, 24 Hr.

LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464

LOCAL RESIDENT, LOCAL CLIENTELE. Make a list, call me. I specialize in repairing, replacing all those little nuisances. Not licensed; fully insured; always on time. 1 Call, 1 Guy: Marty, (310) 459-2692

HANDYMAN SERVING PALISADIANS for 14 years. Polite & on time. No job too small. Refs available. Non-lic. Ready for winter? (310) 454-4121 or cell, (310) 907-6169. djproservices@yahoo.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

PAUL HORST • Interior & Exterior PAINTING • 55 YEARS OF SERVICE • Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 • (310) 454-4630 • Bonded & Insured

TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Refs. Lic. #715099

SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com

ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Serving Palisades/Malibu over 35 years. Lic. #637882. Call (310) 454-6604

PAINTER, SMALL JOBS PREFERRED. Interiors only. 20 years experience. References available. Very reasonable rates. Excellent craftsmanship. Non-lic. Tim, (310) 433-9610

PAINT/PAPERHANGING by NANCY. Master craftsmanship in Palisades. Since 1988. Free estimates. Lic. #537105. (818) 883-4600

JAN MASLER PAINTING CO. Interior/exterior, custom finishes, 20 yrs experience. Lic. #826711. Bonded. Insured. (818) 269-7744. “Taking pride in our work.”

REMODELING 16v

KANAN CONSTRUCTION • References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451 • DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN

LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464

COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction, (310) 710-3199

SITUATIONS WANTED 17a

I WANT A JOB!!! I’m willing to be trained with pay for any kind of full-time job. Preferably in an office environment. I’m an upbeat man who enjoys people. I was a receptionist for a real estate company for almost 20 years and was recently laid off. Call Rick, (310) 454-9433

AUTOS 18b

REDUCED! 1999 FORD F250 Super Duty V10 Supercab Longbed, black w/ lumber rack & Weatherguard tool box. Great work truck! $5,000 OBO. (310) 576-0622

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

YARD SALE! Saturday, 2/7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Furniture and things. 576 Muskingum Avenue, Pacific Palisades.

WANTED TO BUY 19

WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com

Tony Bill Translates “Movie Speak” in New Guidebook

For most people, winning the Academy Award for producing the best picture, starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman, would have been enough of a career milestone. But not for Tony Bill. Bill, who produced the 1973 Best Picture winner ‘The Sting’ with Michael and Julia Phillips, and directed the 1980 film ‘My Bodyguard,’ has found success in every corner of the entertainment industry, including acting. He will sign his first book, ‘Movie Speak: How to Talk Like You Belong on a Film Set’ (Workman Publishing Company), at Village Books on Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. ‘This will be my first book signing,’ Bill says. The Venice resident, 68, tells the Palisadian-Post how ‘The Sting’ took three years between script and shoot, but once it got going, the production ran smoothly, with no pressure from the success of ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ the previous Redford/Newman vehicle. ”The Sting’ made three times more box office.’ In 1980, Bill directed his first film, ‘My Bodyguard,’ recently echoed in last year’s Owen Wilson comedy, ‘Drillbit Taylor,’ produced by Palisadian Judd Apatow. ‘I haven’t seen it but it sure does sound pretty much like a descendant of it,’ Bill says. ”My Bodyguard’ is a role model for many movies that have followed it.’ Bill considers ‘Bodyguard,’ along with ‘Five Corners,’ and ‘Flyboys’ his greatest directorial achievements. He also helmed two Dudley Moore comedies”’Six Weeks’ (1982) and ‘Crazy People’ (1990). He misses the late comic actor, with whom he had co-owned a popular restaurant, 72 Market Street, from 1984 to 2000. They opened it as a place where Bill could hold lectures and events, and Moore could play impromptu piano concerts for diners. As an actor, Bill enjoyed a role as a Warner Bros. executive in Tim Burton’s first feature, ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.’ ‘Movie Speak’ is equal parts movie-set etymology and career anecdotes. ‘There’s considerable advice for screenwriters,’ Bill says, ‘but it’s a director’s book. On a ship, the captain has to speak the same language as the crew. You don’t say, ‘go to the right,’ you say, ‘go to starboard.’ Moviemaking has its own specific language.’ Case in point: MOS (‘mitt out sound’). ‘Many people believe it came from a German director in the early years of film who’d yell ‘Mitt out sound!’ In my research, I found out it means something else.’ ‘Movie Speak’ contains glossary explanations of such familiar terms as ‘dailies’ and ‘in the can,’ and less common-knowledge phrases such as ‘buff and puff’ and ‘snot tape,’ plus essays drawn from Bill’s experiences. Aided by assistant Karen Svobodny, whom he calls ‘Detective Karen,’ Bill tracked down former Los Angeles Times illustrator Katie Maratta in Texas to provide the visuals. The idea for Bill’s book came ‘about a dozen years ago when my wife suggested that some of the movie set terms are poetic, mysterious and odd. So I started writing them down to make myself a dictionary of this almost endangered language.’ Bill’s wife, Helen Buck Bartlett, works as a producer and partner in the couple’s Barnstorm Films production company. In addition to their projects, the pair has produced daughters, Madeline, 11, and Daphne, 8. Bill says his book stands out from other filmmaking guides because he has home-court advantage. ‘Immodestly,’ he says, ‘I think that most books about the movies have not been written by people who have been there and done that.’ Village Books is located at 1049 Swarthmore. Contacts: (310) 454-4063; and www.palivillagebooks.com.