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Patriots Hoist U11 Trophy

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Palisades Patriots players were all smiles after winning the La Canada tournament.
Palisades Patriots players were all smiles after winning the La Canada tournament.

The Palisades Patriots, a team of 11-year-olds from the Palisades Pony Baseball Association, did Pacific Palisades proud at the second annual La Canada U11 Baseball Tournament last weekend, winning three out of four games to capture the championship. In their first game on Saturday morning, the Patriots shut out host La Canada, 15-0, with Cade Hulse not allowing a hit and striking out eight over four innings. Offensively, the Patriots had 12 hits, including multiple hits by brothers Jack and Matt McGeagh, Nicky Rivera, Tyler McMorrow, and Anthony Poulos. On Saturday afternoon the Patriots played an 11- and 12-year-old squad from Toluca Lake, which led 2-1 after four innings and 7-1 through six innings. The Patriots rallied for three runs in the seventh and final inning on hits by Jonathan Sington, Poulous, Matt Douglas, Jack McGeagh and Bryant Falconello but fell 7-4 despite strong pitching by Sington and multiple hits by Jack McGeagh and Falconello. Seeded third in the elimination round the Patriots played secondseeded Toluca Lake again Sunday morning. Toluca scored four times in the first inning and loaded the bases with no out in the third inning. Relief pitcher Matt McGeagh induced a force out at the plate, then started a 1-2-3 double play to end the opposition’s threat. Palisades scored twice in the third inning and twice more in the fourth (on a home run by Reece Pascoe) to tie the game 5-5 in the fourth inning. After holding Toluca scoreless in the top of the fifth inning, Matt McGeagh hit a solo homer to give the Patriots a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the fifth. Sington took the mound in the sixth inning and induced three last grounders to Falconello at shortstop. In the finals the Patriots faced undefeated La Crescenta. Still warm, Sington started and hurled four innings, allowing one run. At the plate, Palisades pounded out 11 runs, with Douglas going three for three, Pascoe homering again and Jasper Shorr and Hudson Ling adding multiple hit games. Poulos closed out the Patriots’ 11-1 victory. “I’m very proud of our boys for persevering in the heat and never giving up,” Patriots Coach Rick McGeagh said. “This championship is a gratifying culmination to our season.” Rounding out the Patriots’ roster were Joe Fasano, Aidan Fite, Daniel Hakman, Kevin Lombardo, and assistant coaches Gary Hakman, Sam Falconello, and Rick Lombardo.

Karate Kids Earn Black Belts

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(L-R) Jesse Borja, Joel Rosenthal, Megumi Morimoto, Louie Shirase and Sensei Gerry Blanck.
(L-R) Jesse Borja, Joel Rosenthal, Megumi Morimoto, Louie Shirase and Sensei Gerry Blanck.

Joel Rosenthal, 12, and Louie Shirase, 16, both students at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center, recently received their black belt certificates from Japan. Rosenthal, a seventh-grader at Paul Revere, moved up to second degree black belt. He has been practicing karate since the age of five and is also making a name for himself as an actor, having starred in six plays over the last two years at Theatre Palisades. Shirase, a sophomore at PaliHi, advanced to first degree black belt. He also practices Kendo, Kung Fu, stunt fighting, and recently assisted Sensei Blanck and martial arts film star Jesse Borja in training the two lead actors for ABC Family’s upcoming show “Samurai Girl.” To celebrate his 26th anniversary in Pacific Palisades Blanck will have a summer seminar July 19 that includes a demonstration at 3 p.m.

Festas Sail to Pacific Coast Crown

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Pacific Palisades’ father-son team of Rich and Tony Festa participated in a three-day sailing race last weekend, finishing with five bullets in seven events to win the Open 5.70 Division Pacific Coast Championship. The Havoc’s crew consisted of father Rich, 14-year-old Tony and 15-year-old Greg Dair. For all three days we controlled the racers on the course by beating them to the first windward mark, then it was all over–they couldn’t catch us,’ Rich said. “The winds picked up to over 20 knots on Saturday and Sunday, which made for some great boat surfing down wind.” Rich and Tony have been racing sailboats together for over five years and have raced in many regattas. Together they won the 2007 Midwinter Regatta in the PHRF Class and the Midwinter Open 5.70 class earlier this year. Tony has raced sailboats since the age of 8 and he also plays football and lacrosse.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2008

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

HAWAII EXISTS IN LA! NEW INVENTORY. 11 HOMES AVAIL. Terrific Opportunity! PCH/Sunset. Up to 1,600 Sq. Ft. $179,000-1.1 million. Some completely remodeled, many upgrades. Ocean views, wood floors, new kitchens, sun deck, rec center w/ pool/spa/gym. Steps from the sand. Condo alternative. Agent, Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438

REAL ESTATE BUYERS. 5 FREE TIPS you should listen to before making any offers. No obligation. Call 1 (800) 935-0445 x101. Prudential California Realty

TOUGH MARKET—LET’S WORK TOGETHER. Partial trade plus $ for your home up to $2,500,000 +/- Mendo. City. 5 bdrm, 3 bd, 4,000 sq ft +/- remodeled home. Office, DSL, 6 plus acres, exc. Water, perimeter fenced. Ezy 101 access, 2 hrs. S.F. $949K or ? Russ, (707) 489-0963, C-21 agent. Email rustytow@yahoo.com

HOMES WANTED 1b

WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887

HOME EVALUATION 1d

WHAT ARE HOMES selling for in your neighborhood? No hassle, no obligation, you don’t even have to talk to an agent. Go to www.PALISADESHOMEVALUES.net. Prudential California Realty

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

CONDO FOR SALE, $679,000. 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, first floor, end unit. 15340 Albright Street. (310) 890-2961

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

EL MEDIO BLUFFS 3 bdrm, 2 ba, Cape Cod. Corner lot, charming. 1/2 blk walk to bluffs. $6,000/mo. Call Elizabeth, (310) 293-8999

SPECTACULAR DESIGNER view home. 3+3+den, Ocean/mtn views in Village Bluffs. Master w/ fireplace & den. Lrge deck, hardwood floors through out. Also available furnished, short term T.B.D. $8,000/mo. (310) 344-0344

GREAT LOCATION at a GREAT PRICE! Motivated landlord! Live on a beautiful street in Pacific Palisades for less than $5,000 per month. Mid-century architectural, 3 BR, 2 BA in prime location, private wooded lot, outdoor patio and play area, fireplace, wood floors, marble/granite finishes, approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Flexible lease period (up to 17 months), $4,900 per month. (310) 230-7901

ATTRACTIVE UNFURNISHED 3 bdrm, 1 ba, dining rm, garage near Village, fenced yard; no dogs, cat OK. $4,000/mo. Leave message, (818) 705-4400

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

1 BDRM, 1 BA six unit vintage building. Hdwd & tile, ldry in bldg. Front & back patio. Light and bright. Parking avail. $1,625/mo. 1 yr. lease. (424) 228-4570

PAC PAL APT w/ mtn vu. Unfurn upper 1 bdrm, 1 ba quiet bldg w/ pool. Light & airy. Laundry on-site. Hdwd flrs. 1 car prkg inclded. 1 yr min lease. Credit ck. Sm pet ok w/ dep. $1,795/mo. + $1,795 dep. Call Jay, (310) 200-0063 (shown by appt only.)

PALISADES 1 BDRM apt, upper, sunny, new paint, carpet, large kitchen, gas stove, fridge, one year lease, covered parking, storage, laundry. No pets. Non-smoker. $1,325/mo. (310) 477-6767

HALF BLOCK TO BEACH off Sunset. 1 bdrm, 1 ba. Newly tiled flrs thruout. Pool, security bldg, parking, hiking close by. $1,650/mo. Avail now. (310) 459-6369

LOVELY AND BRIGHT. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, tile floors, frig, stove, d/w, laundry room, covered parking, close to Village. Great closets and storage. $1,980/mo., 1 yr lease. (310) 589-9195 x203

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

PRIVATE ROOM, bath, den, private entrance on lower floor of Pacific Palisades home. Washer, dryer. $795/mo. (310) 454-1159

RENTALS TO SHARE 3a

SHARING A HOME in the Palisades Highlands. Private room+bath & office. Fully furnished in gorgeous home. Util incl. Private club. $6,000/mo. (310) 454-3739

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

OFFICE SPACE in Palisades/Santa Monica area. Need one room, restroom access, telephone/computer availability. Looking for $500-$700/mo. (310) 459-5235

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE suites available in the heart of the VILLAGE including: 1) Last remaining single office suite at $1,650 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 1,400 sf to 2,400 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

SEEKING APT SWAP in Palisades. 2 bdrm NYC UWS furnished/doorman apt. Approx 7/15-8/1 or adjustable week. Numerous local references. (310) 403-2854

MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4

MORTGAGES/FORECLOSURES. Stated income, 80% to $3 million (low adjustable/fixed rates). Are your existing loan payments adjusting higher? Do you need cash out since your credit line was “frozen”? Do you need lower payments & higher loan amount options? Debt, equity, bridge & mezzanine money. All property types. Visit www.realloans.com for info. **2,000 new CA foreclosures PER DAY (& increasing). 50% discounts. Visit www.thecreditcrisis.net (videos, blogs & updated local foreclosure data). **Foreclosure bailout programs: Are your mortgage payments late or in foreclosure? Cash in 7 days (loans/quick sale) for Pali homes. Call Rick Tobin @ First Financial, (310) 571-3600 x203, or email: info@realloans.com CA DRE #01144023

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

REALISTICALLY earn more money in the next year than the past 5 years combined. (800) 687-2735

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

QUICKBOOKS PRO, QUICKEN for small business. Shirley has room for one more client. Call (310) 570-6085

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f

PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? an estate sale? a moving sale? a yard sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish. • BARBARA DAWSON • Garage Sale Specialist • (310) 454-0359 • bmdawson@verizon.net • www.bmdawson.com • Furniture • Antiques • Collectibles • Junque • Reliable professionals • Local References

SOLAR/WIND ENERGY 7l

ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERING SOLAR • GO SOLAR • TAX INCENTIVES! Design & engineering solar/wind systems • Huge rebates • Financing available • Local Palisades contractor • Lic. #912279 • Call for free consultation: (877) 898-1948

MISCELLANEOUS 7n

CALL THE “INSTANT ASSISTANT” for home/office secretarial. MWord, Works, PC/Mac, Excel, Act, QuickBooks, Quicken, organization, property management, outlook. (310) 480-2798

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

PALISADES LEARN AND PLAY. Creative & nurturing Pre-K program. Crafts, music & educational curriculum. Openings for summer & fall, F/T or P/T. (310) 459-0920

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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

NANNY/BABYSITTING. Full time, Mon.-Fri. Live out. 15 yrs exp. Good English, own car, great local references. Available now. Please call Catalina, (213) 383-3727, (213) 500-8902

NANNY/BABYSITTER available Monday through Friday, own car, excellent English, local references. Please call Julia at (310) 613-2161

DOMESTIC AGENCIES 9

NEVERLAND NANNIES & DOMESTICS. We assist local families in finding domestic professionals for their household needs. Caring nannies, doulas, nurses; attentive assistants, housekeepers, chefs & more. Please call at any time. (818) 888-9894, (818) 653-6999. www.NeverlandNannies.com

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 AVAILABLE Monday-Friday. References. Experienced. Call Violeta, (310) 425-9015, (818) 391-8647

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING, Available Sat.-Fri. Full or part time. Live out. Good references. Please call (310) 312-6519

HOUSEKEEPER, 10 YEARS experience, local references, has car, speaks English. Call Zulma, (323) 348-4415

HOUSEKEEPING, EXPERIENCED, good references. CA drivers license. Speaks English. Available Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Call Flor, (323) 571-8299 anytime, leave message.

NANNY OR HOUSEKEEPER, 18 years experience. References. Speaks English and Spanish. Call Gisela, (323) 428-1677

DO YOU LIKE YOUR HOUSE CLEAN & food on your table in the evening? Unique maid service & chef at home made possible. Meticulous cleaning & international healthy food. Please call: (310) 386-7435

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER. Available Monday thru Sunday. Contact Roxan at: (323) 710-6653 or (323) 662-7515

HOUSEKEEPER, also some babysitting, local references, own transportation, very experienced and pleasant person. Avail Mon thru Fri. Live-out. Call Elba, (310) 826-1253 or (cell) (310) 966-7244

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING AVAILABLE Monday through Friday. References, live-in or live-out. Great with kids. Call Carmen, (213) 220-6086

HOUSEKEEPER: available Monday through Friday. Live-out, good references. Please call Mercedes, (310) 641-1767 or cell (310) 428-4018

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Excellent references, experience. Has own transportation. Honest, hard working. Call Olga, (310) 207-8323 or (310) 968-1138 (cell)

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE every other Tuesday. Own transportation. California driver’s license. Good references. Call Maria, (323) 938-8108

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

TOTAL CARE: Elder care/companion/nanny/housekeeper. Live-in or live-out. Many years experience, excellent references! Please call Nellie, (818) 357-8363

COMPANION, KNOWLEDGE of HEALTHFUL COOKING. Special diets, etc. Young widow, college degree, quiet, non-smoker. Live-in, local refs. (310) 459-2066

GARDENING, LANDSCAPING 11

PALISADES GARDENING • Full Gardening Service • Sprinkler Install • Tree Trim • Sodding/Seeding • Sprays, non-toxic • FREE 10” Flats, Pansies, Snap, Impatiens. (310) 568-0989

WATERFALLS & POND CONSTRUCTION: Water gardening. Japanese Koi fish. Filtration pond service, repair & maintenance. Free estimates. (310) 435-3843, cell (310) 390-1276. www.TheKingKoi.com

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 12c

NEIGHBORHOOD THERAPIST: Caring, patient & local Palisades Psychotherapist available for help and insight into issues relating to your personal and interpersonal life. To make an appointment with Dr. Aunene Finger, Board Certified MFT, please call (310) 454-0855. www.neighborhoodtherapist.com. Lic. #37780

NUTRITION 12d

GLUTEN-FREE FOOD Delivered. Delicious gluten-free & dairy-free food delivered to your home or business. Gourmet, international cuisine. Fresh, never frozen. Discounted monthly service. www.glutenfreeglobal.com

WINDOW WASHING 13h

HAVING A PARTY? SELLING some real estate, or just want to do some spring cleaning? Get those WINDOWS SHINING by calling No Streak Window Cleaning, where we offer fast friendly quality service you can count on! For a free estimate, call Marcus, (323) 632-7207. Lic. #122194-49, insured.

EXPERT WINDOW CLEANER • Experienced 21 yrs on Westside. Clean & detailed. Can also clean screens, mirrors, skylights & scrape paint off glass. Free estimates. Brian, (310) 289-5279

MISCELLANEOUS 13j

BBQ CLEANING SERVICE. Summer’s the time to fire up the grill. Let us clean it for you. Fresh Grills. Call Dustin & Logan Minium, (310) 962-5784

SUNSET HOUSE & CARPET CLEANING • Window washing • House cleaning • Carpet cleaning. Over 33 years experience. Call Barry at (818) 887-7150

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

HEALTHY FOOD EVERYDAY. Chef at your home, 1 day and will cook for full week. Healthy choices: Sugar free desserts, low calories, low carb, high in fiber, iron, etc. Int’l choices. (310) 386-7435

GIRL FRIDAY. Home organization, errands, driving, light housekeeping, cooking, babysitting. References upon request. Call Michelle, (310) 453-5577

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

HAPPY PET • Dog Walking • Park Outings • Socialization • Insured. Connie, (310) 230-3829

PERSONAL TOUCH. DOG WALKING/sitting service. Cats included. Pali resident over 25 yrs. Very reliable. Refs. available. If you want special care for your pet, please call me. Jacqui, (310) 454-0104, cell (310) 691-9893

PET HEAVEN • TOTAL PET CARE • Training. Walking. Playgroups and hikes. 30 years Pali resident. References. Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog!

PHOTOGRAPHY 14h

PROFESSIONAL HEAD SHOTS for all occasions by a professional photographer. Digital or film. Call Gayle Goodrich, (310) 230-8388 or (310) 502-6733

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

SWIM LESSONS and LIFEGUARD. Experienced, Red Cross cert. female college student. Great w/ kids. Local resident. Please call Emily, (310) 913-0959

TUTORS 15e

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 25+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. Teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530

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

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 & Spanish! 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

SUMMER IN-HOME TUTORING to strengthen skills, all subjects K-8, reading & writing grades 9-12. Credentials in elementary, special ed and reading. Masters in education. 23 yrs classroom teaching experience, 2 yrs reading recovery specialist. Palisades resident, affordable rates. Diana, (310) 717-5472

SUMMER CAMPS 15f

PAINT CAMP, ages 8 thru 12. Painting and drawing with local artist Kristel Lerman in private outdoor studio. Monday-Friday. (310) 699-2820

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

R.N.D. MASONRY & REPAIR. Brick, block, stone, concrete, stucco. No job too big or small. Free est. (310) 924-0959, (424) 298-7374

CONSTRUCTION 16d

CASTLE CONSTRUCTION. New homes, remodeling, additions, fine finish carpentry. Serving the Westside for 25 yrs. Lic. #649995. Call James, (310) 245-0078

DOORS 16f

“DOOR WORKS.” Residential and commercial, door repairs, replacements. Handicap services, weatherstripping. Free est. Premium service. Lic. #917844. (310) 598-0467

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. Lic. #775688. Please call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286

NEED ELECTRICAL WORK DONE? Call Dennis Frederick. 26 yrs experience. Lic. #728200. (310) 821-4248

FENCES 16j

THE FENCE MAN. 14 years quality workmanship. Wood fences • Decks • Gates • Chainlink & overhang • 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.

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

GOLDEN HARDWOOD FLOORS. Professional Installation and refinishing. National Wood Flooring Association member. License #732286. Plenty of local references. (877) 622-2200 • www.goldenhardwoodfloors.com

JEFF HRONEK, 39 YRS. RESIDENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. • Sanding & Refinishing • Installations • Pre-finished • Unfinished • Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414

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

GREENHOUSE Handyman & Home Maintenance. Major & Minor Home Repairs/Installations. Green Home Improvements & Retrofits. Termite/Moisture Damage Specialist. (800) 804-8810

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 • 54 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. Ref’s. 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. 35 years in service. License #637882. Call (310) 454-6604

PACIFIC PAINTING SINCE 1979 • Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial • Custom painting • Wallpaper removal • Drywall repair • Bonded & Ins. Lic. #908913. (310) 954-7170

OWEN GEORGE CRUICKSHANK. WALLPAPER INSTALLATION. REPAIR, REMOVAL, PLUS PAINTING. Lic. #576445. (310) 459-5485

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. Michael Hoff Construction today, (424) 202-8619

HELP WANTED 17

DRIVERS: TEAMS EARN TOP DOLLAR plus great benefits. Solo drivers also needed for Western Regional. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123

WORLD-RENOWNED PLASTIC surgeon looking for an admin assist & patient relations coordinator to join our team in Pac Pal. Will train & reward generously. Call (310) 459-6792

COSMETIC RN. World-renowned plastic surgeon. Pacific Palisades. Injectables/laser. Call (310) 459-6792

SEEKING PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER (min. 12 ECE units, higher degree in child development preferred) and Parent & Me Support Teacher. Preschool Teacher candidate must be dependable, have strong communication skills (written & verbal), be committed to continued professional growth, be able to establish meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, children and families, and be able to develop and implement age appropriate, open-ended, process-oriented activities for children 3 to 5 years old. Knowledge of Reggio Emilia philosophy is a plus. Support Teacher candidate must be reliable, have min. 6 ECE units or be in process of obtaining them. Email: methodistpreschool@yahoo.com

FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST FOR BUSY PACIFIC PALISADES WEEKLY NEWSPAPER. Multi-task/self starter. Immediate opening. Variety of duties, classified ads, light bookkeeping. Dependable. Must have excellent phone & people skills. Bilingual helpful. Computer skills. Salary + benefits. Resume: Dept. C, P.O. Box 725, Pacific Palisades 90272, fax (310) 454-1078 or email: info@palipost.com.

TEACHER’S AIDES wanted for September. 3-5 hrs/day. Must be 18 or over. No experience necessary but welcomed. Contact Marquez Charter School, (310) 454-4019

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED: Billion dollar company seeks motivated people for anti-aging products. Call (310) 454-4121. “While we stop to think we often miss opportunity.”

ARTWORKERS INC. * We are a small artwork company seeking workers as part of expansion of our reputable firm. Would you in any way be available to work for us as a part time worker spending 1-3 hours on daily basis from your work or your home? Email us for more information at peter.russ81@yahoo.com

AUTOS 18b

1999 FORD F250 Super Duty V10 Supercab Longbed, black w/ lumber rack & Weatherguard tool box. 265K miles. Great work truck! $7,500 OBO. Call John, (818) 621-0061

FOR SALE: 1992 Mercedes Benz 190-26. Papers with history. 98,000 miles. Superb condition. Maintained. A GEM! (310) 459-4239

FURNITURE 18c

COUNTRY FRENCH DINING TABLE, 72”L x 42”W x 30”H, and two 18” extensions. Natural pine with French green base, medium distressed. Includes 10 chairs. $4,750. (310) 459-2356

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

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NEW “VESPA STYLE” SCOOTERS for sale. Fun & dependable. 150cc. Automatic, ABS brakes. Starting at only $1,500. 100 mpg WOW! (310) 403-2367 • scooterexcel@yahoo.com

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

PaliHi Graduates Begin New Life Chapter

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Senior Lucy Schwartz’s folksy voice sang out ‘I am leaving it all behind, and I don’t know where I’ll be. Leaving it all behind, but the road’s in front of me,’ last Thursday during the Palisades Charter High School’s 2008 commencement ceremony. ‘It was a very special moment for me to be able to share that feeling with everyone at graduation,’ said Schwartz, who composed the piece. Classmate Anne Sokolich accompanied Schwartz on the cello. Schwartz was among 587 seniors to graduate in front of family and friends at the Stadium-by-the-Sea. As in the title of her song, Schwartz and her peers will be ‘Leaving It All Behind’ to begin a new chapter in life. While many students will travel outside the state for college and work, Schwartz will stay close to home. The singer and songwriter, with one released CD, ‘Winter in June,’ plans to attend Occidental College this fall to study liberal arts and continue making music. Other seniors shared their musical talent during the graduation ceremony. Senior Karlee Fomalont hit the high notes of the national anthem, Christie Pryor and Lindsay Jacobs sang ‘For Good’ (from the musical ‘Wicked’), while senior Paul Miller performed ‘Wheels of a Dream’ (from the musical ‘Ragtime’). Shannon Kinnard sang ‘Brave,’ and the senior choir class performed The Beatles’ hit song ‘All You Need Is Love.’ Valedictorian Kevin Gould, who will attend Columbia University, strove to inspire his classmates in his speech. He quoted philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, ‘Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.’ ‘I urge all of you to search for our own targets that no one else can see,’ Gould said. ‘Success in any field is gratifying and fulfilling, but if you can accomplish something previously inconceivable, you will be able to leave a lasting impression upon the world.’ Seniors Shion An, Jonathan Dye and Christine Kappeyne were the 2008 salutatorians, and 77 students were named California Scholarship Federation Affirmed Sealbearers after earning a certain number of points based on their grades. In Kirsten Van Kallen’s speech, she spoke of PaliHi’s diversity. ‘This close-knit community of so many different cultures has enabled us to give up our close-mindedness and explore life and all of the diversity it offers,’ Van Kallen said. ‘Believe it or not, we have 14 greeters representing 14 different nationalities here today.’ To begin the commencement exercises, the seniors welcomed friends and family in 14 languages, including Farsi, Korean, Hebrew, Arabic, Armenian and Gaelic. Seniors Tyler Lewitzke, Joshua Melamed, Nicole Mahanian and Kevin Javidzad also gave speeches reminiscing about prom and sporting events and thanking teachers and parents. Interim Principal Marcia Haskin congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments. She noted that she had the pleasure of meeting seniors who were eager to enroll in Advanced Placement classes and visiting classrooms where she watched seniors achieving in high levels of math and science. She also had the honor of seeing 11 seniors receive a Dillon Henry Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships were given in memory of Henry, a Rustic Canyon resident who died in a car crash last July and would have graduated with this class. ‘His memory and others not here tonight will live on through your spirit,’ Haskin said. The seniors then received their diplomas to the sound of cheers. Many parents held signs congratulating their children. After the final diploma was presented, senior class president Genna Rochlin took the podium and said, ‘The moment has finally arrived!’ She asked the graduating class to move their tassels from the right to the left, and the graduates then tossed their caps high in the air. ‘Class of 2008, congratulations on reaching this momentous milestone in each of your lives,’ Gould said at the end of his speech. ‘May you all see farther than anyone could ever imagine.’

Post’s Editor Receives Rotary’s Business Awards

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The Pacific Palisades Rotary Club honored Palisadian-Post Editor Bill Bruns with the Bob Sage Business Person of the Year Award at its June 5 breakfast meeting. In determining the recipient, Rotary members base their selection on the 4-Way Test, which is ‘Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? 4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?’ Members voted on several nominees, but Bruns was the clear winner, said Rotary President Stockton Gaines. ‘We felt that he exemplifies the spirit and the values the 4-Way embodies. And besides, we like him.’ Bruns, a former editor at Life magazine and TV Guide, and the co-author of a dozen books, has been editor of the Post since May 1993. He and his wife, Pam, moved to the Palisades in 1972 and raised their two children here: Alan is now a middle school teacher and high school baseball coach in Seattle and Allison is a social worker at St. John’s Health Center. As an active member of the child-raising community (while his wife played a key leadership role in local public schools and the campaign for charter status), Bruns already had a stake in the town’s well-being when he became editor of the newspaper. ‘I appreciated what the Palisades meant to people living here–its traditions and the grassroots activism–and I have always worked hard to give editorial support to every segment: the schools, youth sports, local organizations, high-achieving residents, the AARP generation, Golden Couples, and various causes that benefit the community.’ As an editor, Bruns strives to ensure honesty, truth and fairness in his writers’ stories. He carefully reads every article printed in the front news section, plus Letters to the Editor, opinion pieces and the Two Cents column, searching for errors, missing information and any bias that might have slipped into the piece. ‘I really believe that Rotary’s 4-Way Test truly captures our ethos here at the Post,’ said Bruns, who noted that a supportive publisher (Roberta Donohue), staff longevity (15 years for senior editor Libby Motika and 10 years for sports editor Steve Galluzzo) and a dedication to the craft of journalism by all his writers has enabled him to maintain a high level of excellence at the newspaper despite the industry’s economic woes. Palisades Rotary has presented the 4-Way Test award to local business owners and executives since 1996. Recent winners have included Kay ‘n’ Dave’s Cantina (2007), Knolls Pharmacy (2006) and Caf’ Vida (2005).

Madison Opens on Swarthmore in August

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Madison Los Angeles, an upscale clothing store for women, will open at 1017 Swarthmore (between Solis Salon and Paliskates) in August. Owner Mark Goldstein had originally looked at other spaces in Pacific Palisades before leasing the long-empty space owned by the Bowinkel Trust. ‘The deal happened very quickly,’ said Goldstein, who owns six other Westside clothing stores. ‘We’ve scaled back a bit, but we’re happy with the new space. It’s smaller than we originally looked at, but cozy.’ Goldstein had originally planned to carry men’s clothing and designer fashions, but the size of the store dictated a focus on contemporary women’s clothing. ‘People want good fashion that’s affordable,’ he said. ‘They don’t want to spend money like they used to when the economy was better. ‘We’re not trying to be everything, but simply fill a niche that’s needed in the area,’ he added. ‘We’re looking forward to being in the Palisades. We’ve been trying to get here forever.’ Goldstein and his wife Emily live in Brentwood with their daughters, Jordan, 9, and Mia, 6, who both attend John Thomas Dye School. The Swarthmore space has been empty since Fernworks, an antiques store, closed in November 2005. An upscale food shop, Picnic, was projected to open in 2006, but never materialized. Maury Rubin, who owns City Bakery, then sought to open a satellite bakery in 2007, but had difficulty acquiring the necessary city permits. Madison’s long, narrow space, which is already under construction, will have an inviting interior with dark wood and white cabinetry. About the same time that Goldstein opens Madison Palisades, he will also be opening a Madison in Westlake Village, joining two stores on Robertson (Madison and Dia Volina), a store on Melrose, a store on San Vicente in Brentwood, and two in Malibu (Madison and Madison Gallery). Visit www.madisonlosangeles.com

Kesden Collects Jeans for Homeless Teens

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Lena Kesden collects more than 300 pairs of jeans for L.A. Family Housing.
Lena Kesden collects more than 300 pairs of jeans for L.A. Family Housing.

Lena Kesden collected more than 300 pairs of jeans for homeless teenagers and donated them to Los Angeles Family Housing, an organization that provides shelter, medical care and other services for homeless families. Kesden presented the jeans at a special party at the transitional living center in North Hollywood on June 13. “Apart from being homeless, the kids are just like me in the sense that they still see images projected by the media and want things just like any kid would,’ said Kesden, a seventh grader at Wildwood. The young Palisadian came up with her community-service project and the recipient organization last winter with help from Cantor Chayim Frankel at Kehillat Israel. She requested jeans in lieu of presents for her April 12 bat mitzvah and her birthday party, which was held three weeks later. Kesden also made a flyer and distributed it to students at her school. In addition she wrote businesses about her project. Kesden received local help when Elyse Walker, after hearing about Kesden’s project, e-mailed 100 customers, which resulted in more than 80 pairs of jeans being donated, some from the store and some from customers. Swarthmore stores Ivy Greene and Boca also participated. Once the jeans were collected, Kesden worked with L.A. Family Housing staff Ruth Devine and Cecilia Ribakoff to plan the best way for their residents to receive them, which resulted in a party. Twenty residents ages 9 to 18 ate pizza, salad and cupcakes and watched the movie ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ with Kesden, her family and friends. Afterwards each child or teen resident received a pair of jeans. ‘I loved being at the shelter and physically handing out the jeans to each kid because you actually see the change, and are there to experience it,’ Kesden said. ‘Watching the kids smile and then take the jeans brings a feeling beyond explanation. Any individual can make a difference, even if it’s just handing out a pair of jeans.” The center, located on Lankershim Boulevard, has more than 100 homeless children and teens. Families are allowed to stay there up to two years, while parents obtain job, medical and living skills assistance. ‘This is the first time we’ve ever had a teen do a jeans project,’ said LAFH donation coordinator Ruth Devine. ‘This project was particularly welcome because everyone buys toys for the little kids, but we also need toiletries, canned goods and diapers. Perhaps the most neglected groups are boys and men: we had trouble finding gifts for Father’s Day. Lena’s project transcended the ages.’ The remaining jeans will be distributed by the organization to other centers. For more information about LAFH or donation ideas, visit www.lafh.org.

Fourth of July Fireworks Permit in Peril

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Many Pacific Palisades residents look forward to the Fourth of July evening because of the annual fireworks display at Palisades Charter High School. That tradition is now in jeopardy because the Los Angeles Fire Department has not yet issued a permit. In February, Palisades Americanism Parade Association volunteer Rich Wilken received approval from the LAFD to shoot fireworks from the PaliHi quad, but was stunned last week when he learned that the permit was being withheld. According to Wilken, Captain Scott L. Miller said that Inspector Rawls, who originally approved the application, was new to his job and that the permit should not have been approved. ‘He [Miller] started off our meeting with the statement, ‘This will most likely be the last year you can shoot fireworks off at PaliHi,” Wilken said. The traditional launching site for the fireworks show is no longer available because of the school’s new synthetic-turf football field. Also not available is the baseball field, which is reserved as a helicopter emergency-landing site. According to Wilken, Miller wants a 280-ft.-clear radius around the fireworks firing site. The quad, surrounded by buildings, does not meet that requirement. Wilken countered that the school buildings are made of non-combustible brick and concrete and the roof is made of fire-resistant material. ‘We meet all the requirements under NAFPBA 11.23 [national fireworks exhibition standards],’ said Wilken, who has coordinated the fireworks show for more than 25 years. Regardless of the federal guidelines, he said, ther LAFD makes the final determination in a case like this. Last week, Miller suggested that Wilken think about bringing a barge to an off-shore location at Temescal Canyon. At this late date, a barge may not be available and Wilken worries about the cost and potential weather conditions’if a marine layer moves in as it did last year, visibility for the $20,000 fireworks display would be limited. Wilken has contacted Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s office for help in acquiring the permit, and the councilman’s office has been in contact with the LAFD. According to Wilken, Rosendahl’s deputies have stated that they would love to have the show and hope it will happen, but understand that school-building safety is the overriding factor. On Monday, Wilken met with LAFD’s Assistant Fire Marshall Captain Craig Fry, Miller and two other LAFD captains at the site. Miller had told Wilken that he would not give a permit for the show at the high school, unless Miller’s superior, Fry, approved it. At that meeting alternative sites were considered. Tuesday morning, Fire Captain Randy Souza and two senior fire inspectors, one of whom was a former PaliHi student, inspected the quad area and reviewed safety issues. Souza, a cousin of James Souza (president of Pyro Spectaculars, which provides the Palisades fireworks), told Wilken that if the show proceeds, he would be the one firing the display. Yesterday, Wilken met with Captain Souza and James Souza to look at potential locations and to test fire a few fireworks. At press time there was no definitive answer to whether a permit would be issued for the Palisades Fourth of July fireworks.

Activist Richard Cohen to Chair Community Council

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Richard Cohen, incoming Community Council chairman, is a senior VP at the Citi Smith Barney office in Westwood.
Richard Cohen, incoming Community Council chairman, is a senior VP at the Citi Smith Barney office in Westwood.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Richard G. Cohen is excited that he will be adding his name to the list of Pacific Palisades Community Council chairs. ‘I have the highest regard for the chairs in the past,’ said Cohen, who was elected on June 12 and will take his seat on July 1. ‘When you look back at my predecessors, you see responsible, influential people.’ Cohen, 57, then rattled off the names of some of those community leaders, including Randy Young, Shirley Haggstrom, George Wolfberg, Norm Kulla, Harry Sondheim, Kurt Toppel and Steve Boyers, whom he will be replacing. Boyers, a lawyer and 30-year-resident of the Palisades, has served on the Council for four years, and two of them as chair. He will serve as chairman emeritus. During his term, Boyers has helped to encourage more youth to become involved in the Council and to defeat a number of proposed zoning initiatives viewed as threatening to either the safety or beauty of Pacific Palisades. For example, under Boyers’ leadership, the Council defeated the Shell station’s plan to replace its repair facilities with a 24-hour mini mart and automated car wash. The Council successfully argued to the L.A. Department of City Planning that the changes would bring more traffic, noise and crime to Sunset Boulevard and Via de la Paz, where the station is located. ‘I think that my stewardship of the Community Council has further established it as the place for discussion and consensus-making on important community issues,’ Boyers said. Boyers continued that he is glad to hand over his duties to Cohen, who has served as vice chair for the past two years and has run a few meetings in his absence. ‘I think [Cohen] will be effective after a learning curve, which all chairs have to experience,’ Boyers said. Secretary Susan Nash, an attorney, will assume Cohen’s spot as vice chair, and Haldis Toppel, who is retired after a 40-year career in information systems, will become secretary. Ted Mackie, owner of Palisades Bicycles, will serve another term as treasurer. Cohen became aware of the Council shortly after moving to the Palisades in 1996. He and his neighbors approached the Council because they were concerned about a gym and multipurpose facility that St. Matthew’s Parish planned to construct on its Bienveneda Avenue campus. ‘I was impressed with how the Council helped to mediate a difficult situation, and we were able to arrive at a compromise that was satisfactory to all,’ Cohen said. Afterward, Cohen’s wife of 28 years, Patti Post, decided to become involved, and she served for nearly 10 years in a variety of roles (Area 3 alternate and representative, Temescal Canyon Association representative, and treasurer). She is currently the Council’s transportation advisor. Through her involvement, Cohen became interested in participating, so five years ago, he became an alternate for Area 3 and then the representative. ‘I think the Community Council is very important in protecting the quality of life in the Palisades,’ Cohen said. Looking ahead, he plans to continue to protect the Specific Plan, which is a guide to the future development of Pacific Palisades that became effective in 1985. A contract between the L.A. City Council and CBS/Decaux to place street furniture displaying advertising citywide threatens the sign restrictions outlined in the Specific Plan. Cohen hopes to ensure that those signage guidelines are upheld. He also expects that the Council will be asked to mediate concerns about mansionization because the city will soon be changing the hillside and coastal ordinances. He foresees addressing the problem of business owners in the Village leaving because of higher rents as well as the lack of parking for customers. In addition, he anticipates that there will be resumed discussions about the need for a dog park. On all those issues, ‘I’d like the Community Council to do what it does best: host a fair hearing and reflect a consensus if there is one,’ Cohen said. Outside the Council, Cohen is actively involved on the Temescal Canyon Association Board and the Community Police Advisory Board. He has helped to ensure that a patrol car is assigned to the Palisades at all times. ‘I fought hard for the dedicated car in the Palisades,’ Cohen said. ‘The Palisades is so isolated that we need one.’ Cohen juggles his community service with his full-time job as senior vice president of Citi Smith Barney in Westwood, where he helps high-net-worth investors with investment management, financial planning, wealth planning and estate planning issues. He grew up in the Fairfax area and attended UCLA, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1972. He returned to school shortly thereafter to become a certified public accountant, and his first job was at Deloitte and Touche as a tax specialist. He joined Smith Barney in 1992, and has since received the designations of Personal Finance Specialist, Certified Investment Management Analyst and Chartered Private Wealth Advisor. Cohen proudly displays the certificates in his office, and said he had to pass rigorous exams to earn those titles. Despite his busy schedule, Cohen enjoys visiting his two daughters, Kimberly, 23, a student at Boston College Law School, and Heather, 20, who will soon graduate from UC Santa Barbara. He also loves a form of Filipino martial arts, Doce Pares, in which he has his first-degree black belt, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is working on his brown belt at the Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club. ‘I fight guys in their 20s,’ Cohen said. ‘It helps keep me young but makes me feel old.’

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