Managing Editor PAPA, the committee that organizes the town’s Fourth of July parade and the fireworks show at Palisades High School, is busy on two fronts this spring. First, the group is lining up floats, marching bands, celebrity participants, Pups on Parade, Kids on Bikes and other entries for a one-mile parade that travels from Bowdoin and Via de la Paz up to Sunset, down to Drummond and back on Toyopa to Alma Real. Second, members of the Palisades Americanism Parade Association are spreading the word and making pleas for increased donations from the community to defray this year’s working budget: a record $80,000. Absent a large corporate sponsor, the all-volunteer PAPA committee is forced to basically start from scratch every year to fund the parade and the fireworks show. The group’s ‘rainy-day’ fund has been drained down to $18,000 in recent years, thanks largely to the loss of Occidental’s annual $10,000 donation towards the fireworks show, and fixed expenses that keep grinding upward. These expenses include fees for participating bands (about $10,000 last year); rental of grandstands, traffic barricades and toilets ($9,000); printing and mailing of 10,000 solicitation letters ($5,400); security ($2,700); insurance; sound systems; the pre-parade VIP luncheon; trophies; the skydiving team that opens the parade; and Pageantry Productions, the professional parade organizers from Long Beach ($10,000). In addition, the crowd-pleasing fireworks show by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza now costs $19,000. And there’s no admission fee. ”We obviously love to get big donations’such as $5,000 from the Junior Women’s Club,’ said PAPA President Rob Weber, ‘but we also need more grassroots supports from residents who enjoy the parade and the fireworks year after year. ‘We’re in trouble financially if we can’t at least break even this year,’ Weber continued, ‘but there’s a solution: more people responding to our solicitation letter with larger donations than in previous years. Just another $10 or $25 from a thousand people would give us a cushion.’ Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: PAPA, P.O. Box 1776, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. The checks should be made out to the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. ************************* Meanwhile, entry forms are available for individuals, businesses, clubs, youth groups, organizations, churches and synagogues that wish to enter the parade. Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, 15330 Antioch, and must be returned by May 30. Parade orders and staging information will be sent to accepted entries 10 days prior to the parade. As per tradition, there is no entry fee for non-commercial, nonprofit organizations, and they can apply for reimbursement of up to $500 in float expenses (excluding vehicle rental) from PAPA, the organizing committee. Float judging will be based on execution of theme, originality of design and spectator appeal. ‘We’d love to have more homemade floats by families and organizations in the Palisades,’ Weber said.
Blues Shine In Home Opener
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Seeming to understand the significance of the first home game in franchise history, the Pali Blues rose to the occasion Saturday and made it a night to remember. Dominating play from start to finish the Blues blanked the L.A. Legends, 4-0, in front of a crowd of 1,027 at Palisades High’s Stadium by the Sea, giving the fans what Coach Charlie Naimo promised before the season began: women’s soccer at its finest. “I felt we put it in a decent effort tonight,” said Naimo, always looking for areas of improvement. “{At times we were sharp and very active with dangerous and creative running without the ball, and other times we were predictable.” The Blues (2-0) held a 27-7 advantage in shots and it was only a matter of time before they broke through. In the 38th minute, Jill Oakes fed forward Mele French, who poked the ball past Legends’ goalie Brittany Massro for the Blues’ first goal. Two minutes later, midfielder Rosie Tantillo scored her third goal of the season on a free kick from 30 yards out. The Blues blew the game wide open late in the second half. Forward Danesha Adams scored on a breakaway in the 82nd minute and defender Kara Kabellis added an insurance goal in injury time. “The Legends made it difficult for us defensively by sitting in a little, so I give credit to our girls for finding the net four times,” Naimo said. “At the end of the day, we are happy with the win, but still need to find what works best for us.” Karen Bardsley made seven saves for the Blues, who had five corner kicks to the Legends’ two. The Blues’ next home game is on May 31 when they take on the Ventura County Fusion’the same team the Blues defeated in their season opener. Tickets for this game and all home matchups of the Pali Blues are $10 for adults ($8 with student ID) and $5 for kids under the age of 12. Season tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.bluessoccerclub.com.
Dolphins Advance at City Tourney
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Overall depth is what helped the Palisades High boys’ tennis team advance to the City Section finals. Now, that depth is serving the Dolphins well once more at the City Individual tournament. In doubles, third-seeded Matt Goodman and Jeremy Shore won their second round match in straight sets over a duo from Eagle Rock while fourth-seeded Ren Nielsen and Kyung Choi rallied for a three-set victory against Taft to reach the round of 16. Spencer Lewin and Che Borja won their second-round match, 6-0, 6-1, against Monroe and Ali Yazdi and Eric Eckhert won, 6-2, 6-2 over Narbonne. In singles, Oliver Thornton defeated Mikele Grando of University, 6-0, 6-0, Brett Allchorn beat Herbert DeLeon of Elizabeth, 6-0, 6-0 and freshman Trinity Thornton won his second round match, 6-0, 6-1 over Reseda’s Avneesh Kohli at Balboa Sports Center in Encino.
Records Fall at Youth Track Meet
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
The Pacific Palisades Optimist Club and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA hosted the 37th annual Palisades-Optimist Youth Track Meet on Sunday at Palisades High?s new Carl Lewis Track. Competition was open to kids ages 3-15 and athletes from several local schools participated, including Calvary Christian, St. Matthew’s, Canyon, Marquez, Palisades Elementary, Corpus Christi and Paul Revere Middle School. Seventeen new records were set this year. In the 3-4-year-old 25 meter dash, Bennett Price set a new mark in 6.41 seconds while Jack Tobin set a new standard in the 5-6 age division with a time of 5.06 seconds. Tobin also set a record in the boys? 5-6-year-old 50 meters in 9.04 while Mikey Corrin broke the record in the boys? 7-8 division in 7.97 seconds. In the 3-4 division of the 100 meters Oliver Nelson set a new standard in 23.09, Robert Osbourne won the boys? 5-6 division in a record 17.53 and Mikey Corrin won the boys? 7-8 division in a record 15.28. Courtney Corrin won the girls? 9-10 division in a record 14.53. “We had 187 kids participate, which is the mnost we?ve had in the seven years I?ve been involved,” YMCA Associate Executive Director Jim Kirtley said. “I?d like to thank Palisades High for letting us use the stadium and a special thanks goes out to Carl Lewis for his efforts in bringing a first-class track to our community. We got all kinds of compliments about it.” In the girls’ 13-15 division of the 200 meters Camille Chapus established a new record with a time of 27.72 seconds. Arjun Jain broke the boys’ 11-12 division record in 29.53. In the 400 meters, new records were set by Mackenzie Grey in the girls? 11-12 division (1:10.00); Camille Chapus in the girls’ 13-15 division (1:06.44) and Arjun Jain in the boys? 11-12 division (1:10.50). Lily Donnell set a new record in the girls’ 11-12 division in the long jump with a distance of 13′ 1″ and Mikey Corrin set a new record in the boys? 7-8 division with a leap of 11? 7.? In the high jump, Kennedy Corrin established a new mark with a height of 4′ 6″ in the girls? 11-12 division and Julia Newman won the girls? 13-15 division with a record clearance of 4′ 10.”
Lee Qualifies for Regionals
Palisades High golfer Chris Lee qualified for next Thursday’s Southern California Regionals in Murrieta by finishing 10th overall at last week’s City Section Championships in Griffith Park. Lee, a junior, carded a six-over-par 78 in the first round on the Harding Course’five strokes off the lead’and followed with a four-over par 76 on the longer Wilson course in the final round for a two-day total of 154. He actually finished in a three-way tied with Joe Donato of North Hollywood and Justin Nakagiri of Venice, but he was third among the three by virtue of a card-off. As a team the Dolphins shot 410 in the opening round and were in fourth place, 26 shots behind frontrunner Granada Hills. They shot a collective 412 in the final round for an overall score of 822, putting them 20 strokes behind fourth-place Venice. The top two teams, Granada Hills and defending champion El Camino Real, and the top 12 individuals advanced to the regionals. Van Nuys freshman Robin Jang won the individual title with an even par 144. Palisades finished third last spring, two strokes behind runner-up Cleveland.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22, 2008
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
ONE OF THE LOWEST PRICED HOMES IN THE PALISADES! Priced to sell $1,389,000 • 2 BR, 1 BA. Hardwood floors, breakfast nook, dining area on a large lot. Located between the Huntington and the Palisades Village. Remodel or build new. Call for details. Broker, Marco Rufo, (310) 552-3017
PRICE TO SELL! PRIME RIVIERA * LARGE LOT! * $3,795,000 • 4 BR, 4 BA. Breakfast room, formal dining, LRG living room, master suite, pool, guest house, etc., Remodel or build new. Don’t miss this opportunity! Broker, Marco Rufo, (310) 552-3017
THE BEST DEAL in the PALISADES by owner. Sale price. $1,750,000. Owner will carry $1,650,000. Marginal credit ok. (No qualifying required.) 4 bdrm, 3 ba. Exquisite shape. Great neighborhood. Must be ready to close. (818) 307-6434
HOMES WANTED 1b
WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887
FURNISHED HOMES 2
FULLY FURNISHED/UNFURN & tastefully remodeled. 3 bdrm, 2 ba cul-de-sac home in Marquez school district. Great floor plan. New kitchen & bath. 6 mos.-1 yr. $5,500/mo. Agent Gwen, (310) 749-8821
UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
3 BDRM, 1 BA. $4,000/mo. util. incl. 2 car pking, close to village, schools, shops & beach. No pets. Appliances, W/D, D/W refridg. By appt only. Eric, (310) 428-3364
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
VIA BLUFFS 1-STORY, 3 bdrm, 2 ba plus bonus room, new kitchen & baths. Hardwood, granite, ref, w/d, patio & yard. Walk to schools & village, $5,950/mo. (310) 454-5601
PAC PAL 2+1.75 House, alphabet streets, wood flrs, large yard, garage, 1 pet, walk to village. Available 5/15. 1127 Embury St. (310) 663-8061
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM guesthouse + fam rm, view, rec/rm, NO KITCHEN. Small ref., hot plate, MIC/W, AC/heat. Cable, internet, util. incl in rent. $1,800/mo. (310) 454-9337
HALF BLOCK TO BEACH off Sunset. Patio, newly tiled flrs thru out, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, pool, security building, parking, hiking close by. $1,650/mo. (310) 459-6369
PALISADES SINGLE apt, with dinette, new paint, carpet, large kitchen, gas stove, fridge, one year lease, covered parking, storage, laundry. No Pets. Non-smoker. $1,085/mo. (310) 477-6767
BEAUTIFUL 2 BD + 2 BA * $2,595/mo. Small pet ok with deposit, Quiet build-ing, new carpet, marble floors, crown molding, gas fireplace & appliances, Private balcony with ocean view, walk to village & beach. Up to 1 month free rent. Call (310) 454-2024
1 BDRM, 1 BA six unit vintage building. Hdwd & tile, ldry in bldg. Front & back patio. Light and bright. Parking avail. 1 yr. lease. (424) 228-4570
PAC PAL APT w/ mtn & ocn vus. Unfurn upper 1 bdrm, 1 ba quiet ‘50s bldg w/ pool. Light & airy. Laundry on-site. Hdwd flrs, granite cntrs, vaulted ceiling. 1car 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.)
APT 4 RENT IN EDGEWATER TOWERS. 3 BR, 3 BA with beautiful ocean view. Avail unfurn or furn. Call or email for pictures. (310) 887-1333; cybersepehr@yahoo.com
CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
OCEAN VIEWS! REDUCED RENT! Luxury penthouse with panoramic, unobstructed ocean views. Walk to beach, 5 min. to Santa Monica. 2 BR+2 BA. All new interior: Hdwd, granite, stainless steel. Deck. W/D. Garage. Quiet & safe. $4,150/mo. (310) 230-4200 • www.MalibuCoastline.com
SHORT OR LONG term, furn/unfurn. Flexible dates. Immaculate, nicely furnished 1 bdrm condo. Minimum age 62 yrs, close to everywhere. $1,350/mo. Broker, (310) 795-3795 or (310) 456-8770
WANTED TO RENT 3b
LOCAL EMPLOYED male seeks guesthouse. Quiet, local references. Non-smoker, no pets. Call Palisades Post, (310) 454-1321
GUESTHOUSE/STUDIO wanted to rent. Local employed male. Trustworthy. Contact Alex, (310) 454-6463
FEMALE PALISADES resident seeks housing. Guest house/studio/condo or home to share. Quiet, clean, responsible, spiritual, genuine. N/S, Local refs. (310) 801-8877
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in prof bldg in Palisades Village. Completely remodeled. 748 sq. ft. Call Ness, (310) 230-6712 x105
PALISADES OFFICE suites available in the heart of the VILLAGE including 1) Single office suites with windows in each office and some with balconies starting from $975 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 950 sf to 5,000 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
FULLY SELF CONTAINED 24’ Fleetwood Terry trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach. Pacific Palisades. $1,395/mo. (310) 454-2515
FULLY SELF CONTAINED 28’ Kit Road Ranger trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,595/mo. (310) 454-2515
MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
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INCOME INVESTMENTS 5a
SEEK PRIVATE INVESTOR for short term $200K bridge loan. 10 pts. for 6 mos or less. Secured by real estate. No brokers please. (310) 454-0685
COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT. HOME & BUSINESS–Windows Vista/XP–20 Yrs exp. frankelconsulting.com (310) 454-3886
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
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GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f
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ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZATION & bookkeeping. Superior services provided w/ discretion & understanding. Pali resident, local references. Call Sarah, (310) 573-9263
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
BABYSITTER w/ lots of experience & references in the Palisades. F/T or P/T. L/O preferred. Sorry don’t drive. Please call Loweeda, (310) 390-5308
SMART RUSSIAN NANNY/CAREGIVER. Experienced, excellent local references. Great cook, juice maker, housekeeper. Flexible. Lucy, (310) 490-9051
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
SUNSET HOUSE & CARPET CLEANING • Window washing • House cleaning • Carpet cleaning. Over 33 years experience. Call Barry at (818) 887-7150
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Monday & Thursday. Own transportation. Local references. CDL. Call Marion, (323) 424-5671
HOUSEKEEPER, EXPERIENCED. Will keep your home sparkling clean with personal care. CDL, car, English-speaking. Pet friendly. Housesitting while you are away. Refs. (310) 227-5132
HIGH & MIGHTY CLEANING & MAINTENANCE. for homes, apts. & offices. Construction, painting, elec., gen. maintenance. Honest, reliable. Refs. Teresa, (323) 823-8947, or Jose, (310) 713-1250
HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING available F/T Mon-Fri. Own car, clean DMV, great references. Call Doris or Aurlene Stella, (424) 208-3051
HOUSEKEEPERS/BABYSITTERS full time Monday-Friday. Excellent local references. Own transportation, clean DMV. Call Imelda or Carolina, (323) 944-7210 or (818) 941-9768
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday-Friday. References. Experienced. Call Violeta, (310) 425-9015
HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY available Monday-Friday. Experienced, references, speaks Spanish only. Call Enedina, (310) 625-3367. Call in a.m.
HOUSEKEEPER, ELDERCARE, BABYSITTER. Own transportation. Excellent references. Please call Irma, (310) 280-0785
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
ELDER CARE in your home. Available in the day. M-F. Excellent local references. 10 years experience. Own transportation. CDL. Insured. Call Sandy, cell, (818) 272-3400, or hm, (818) 834-2524
HOUSEKEEPING, CHILD & ELDERLY CARE. Exp. CPR, 1st Aid cert. w/ Med. bkgrd. L/I or L/O. Fluent Eng. Refs. avail. Call Ed, (888) 897-5888, (818) 486-6432
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
CERTIFIED NUTRITIONIST/LIFESTYLE COACH. Been less energetic, having sugar cravings, feeling heavy around your middle, want to make a few changes and need help? Call Karen Cohen, (310) 444-9755. Local
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
THE WINDOWS OF OZ. Can’t see the view? Call the Wizard of Clean Windows! Professional interior/ exterior glass cleaning at a great price. Owner operated. Free est. Discounts avail. (310) 926-7626
AUTO DETAILING 13i
ECOPRO DETAILING.COM Mobile auto detailing. Big or small. We do it all. Serving the westside, local Palisadians. (310) 993-9299
HOUSESITTING 14b
LOOKING TO HOUSESIT. Greenwich Connecticut Realtor, wonderful person looking to locate to area, looking to housesit for negotiable period of time. Exceptional references, including local refs. Call Silvanna, (203) 912-4022
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
ORGANIZER/PERSONAL ASST that specializes in personal shopping. Highly experienced, works with upscale clientele. Can handle projects minute or grand with ease. Impeccable references. Kristin Bungart, (310) 922-7142
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!
FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a
HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651
TUTORS 15e
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 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 grades • Levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT/AP • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 980-6071
SPANISH TUTOR CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 20 yrs exper. Palisades resident, many good references, amazing system, affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180
CREDENTIALED MATH & STUDY SKILLS TEACHER (BA-UCSD, M.Ed-UCLA, Ph.D. candidate-USC) Tutor K-College. Most subjects. 15 years recent classroom experience in the Palisades. Libby, (310) 963-0093
NEED A TUTOR?? Certified Elementary Teacher • 2005 Arizona State graduate • Qualified to teach students K-6th, all subjects • Will strengthen and reinforce learning while building academic confidence and self-esteem • Motivational, creative, positive relationship with students • Will come to your home. Caroline, (310) 577-2171
FRENCH TUTORING by Native. Experienced • grammar • conversation • test prep. Reasonable rates • Any level • (310) 459-1417
PERSONALIZED SPANISH TUTORING! South American teacher with Univ. degree. All ages & levels. Learn, improve, get confident for studies & traveling. Exp. with children. (310) 741-8422
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
CASTLE CONSTRUCTION. New homes, remodeling, additions, fine finish carpentry. Serving the Westside for 25 yrs. Lic. #649995. Call James, (310) 450-6237
PROFESSIONAL CARPENTER. Custom kitchen cabinets & installation. 1003 E. Young St. Wilmington, CA 90744. Free est. Antonio Velasquez, (310) 740-6336, (323) 821-9149 or fax (424) 477-5567
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
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
HANDYMAN 24 HR. I specialize in repairing, plumbing, doors, window, electric, plaster, tile, driveways, wood fence, drywall, wood flrs. Non-lic. Nicolas, (213) 925-7943
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
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, (310) 230-2930
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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
EARN $1,000-$3,200 a month to drive new cars with ads. www.AdCarJobs.com
AUTOS 18b
1999 FORD F250 Super Duty V10 Supercab Longbed, Black w/ lumber rack & Weatherguard tool box. 265K miles. Great work truck! $8,500. Call John, (818) 621-0061
FOR SALE: 1992 Mercedes Benz 190-26. Papers with history. Superb condition. Maintained. A GEM! (310) 459-4239
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
TOPANGA DAYS Memorial Day weekend YARD SALE! 369 South Topanga Canyon. Sat. 5/24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 5/25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. 5/26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, books, art works, vintage linens, clothes, pottery, vintage tools & garden items, decorative objects, ephemera, jewelry, etc. Lots of good stuff at good prices.
GARAGE SALE Sunday May 25th. 16818 Livorno Dr. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. All proceeds go to The Concern Foundation. Donations appreciated.
CLASSIC high-end LR/DR/BR furn/furnishgs/accessories/art. Ebony Yamaha Grand/china/silver/crystal/porcelain/cut glass/hi-end clothes, shoes, handbags linens/fine jewelry. Everythg is quality! Great prices! 637 North Wilcox, Unit #2B (So. of Melrose bet. Highland-Rossmore). TG 593 E7. Thur.-Fri.-Sat., May 22-23-24; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gated complex w/ parking. Photos/info: www.bmdawson.com
ESTATE SALE. Sunday, May 25, 2008, 9 a.m-3 p.m. 15329 DePauw Street, Pacific Palisades, Ca 90272. Black lacquer piano, 2 sets twin mats/box sp, 1 set king; couch, pine dressers, bookshelf, TV’s, dishes, kitchen items, microwave, file cabinets, books, large glass dining table on pedestals, stereo, sports equipment, books and more.
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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS – THURSDAY, MAY 22 – THURSDAY, MAY 29
THURSDAY, MAY 22 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited TUESDAY, MAY 27 The Temescal Canyon Association hiking group will take the trail from Temescal to Rivas Canyon and on to Will Rogers. Public invited. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot. No dogs. Expect to be back between 8 and 9 p.m. Contacts: visit temcanyon.org or call (310) 459-5931. Monthly meeting of the Pacific Palisades Civic League board, 7:30 p.m. in the lounge at the United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. Public invited. (See agenda, page TK.) WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 A slide presentation on ‘The Culture of Remote Tribes in Northeast India’ will be featured at the Palisades AARP Travel Group meeting, 2 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. THURSDAY, MAY 29 Palisadian Stephanie Helper talks about her role in co-authoring ‘Hometown Santa Monica,’ a guidebook that includes Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Malibu, Venice and Marina del Rey, 6:30 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited.
Beth Pendergrast, 101
Beth Johnson Pendergrast passed away peacefully on May 8 at Sunrise Senior Living, where she had been a resident since 2001. She was 101 years old. She lived her last days as she did her entire life, with grace, dignity, passion and a great sense of humor. In all of her 101 years, and up until the last moments of her life, Beth found a way to make an indelible mark on people. Her family and friends will always clearly remember her unflappably positive perspective on life, her appreciation for the simple pleasures, her passion for adventure, her immense charm, her wise counsel, her commitment to putting others before herself, and that witty sense of humor. For all of these wonderful qualities and many more, she was adored by her friends, her nieces and nephew, and their spouses, children and grandchildren. Beth’s company will be sorely missed, but her presence will always be felt, as she is simply unforgettable. Born in Los Angeles in 1907 to William Ruel Johnson and Ethel Hornsby Johnson, Beth was raised in Delta, Colorado. In 1929, upon graduating from the University of Colorado, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, she taught school in Buena Vista, Colorado. There she met her husband John, and they were married for 60 years before he died. After a brief stint in New York City, which Beth always loved, they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where she lived for 40 years. There she was active in numerous organizations including PEO (Chapter N, to which she belonged for 75 years), several bridge clubs and the Reviewers Club. Beth left Colorado to return to her native Los Angeles to be near her family. She made many friends among the residents at Sunrise and enjoyed attending the annual birthday party at the Woman’s Club honoring all the town’s 90- and 100-year-olds. She is survived by her nieces, Beth Lowe (husband Robert) of Pacific Palisades and Sara Jane Johnson of Orcas, Washington; nephew Bill Johnson (wife Sue) of Riverside; and numerous great- and great-great nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her wonderful caregivers, Videlia Campos, Alejandra Noble, Lola Orozco, Angelina Arichaga and Amelia Zentmeyer. Her memorial service will be private and inurnment will be in the Delta Cemetery in Colorado.
Five Teachers Feted at Petrick Awards Event
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
After college, Palisades Charter High School social studies teacher John Rauschuber worked in desktop publishing for a fitness firm, and ‘two short years at this job quickly transformed me from a progressive supporter of capitalism into a borderline Marxist.’ ‘I felt that all my efforts and creativity at this job were going to make one individual wealthier. I soon realized there was a greater purpose to life and felt a powerful draw to public service,’ Rauschuber told a group of residents and educators gathered at Gary and Donna Ashley’s Pacific Palisades home. Rauschuber decided to become a teacher and, on Sunday, he was honored for his commitment to educating youth. He received a 2008 Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award along with Canyon School second-grade teachers Kellie Howard and Akimi Sujishi-Watson and Palisades High English teacher Stephen Klima and science teacher David Schalek. The Palisades Charter Schools Foundation has presented the award annually since 2003 to exemplary teachers. The award pays homage to the late Lori Petrick, who was a popular third and fourth grade teacher at Marquez and Palisades Elementary schools, respectively ‘It’s a chance for the community to honor our marvelous teachers,’ said Mark Snyder, the foundation’s board chair. ‘We believe educators do not get the recognition that they so deserve.’ Any educator who works within the Palisades Charter Complex for five or more years can apply for the award. Teachers must submit a 2,000-word essay or a 10-minute videotape explaining why their teaching methods represent the best practices in education. This year, 17 teachers applied. Topanga Elementary sixth-grade teacher Paul Astin and Marquez Elementary resource specialist Laurie Saltzman and fourth-grade teacher Jean Vegas-Marquez received honorable mention. On Sunday, Snyder presented the five teachers with $2,000 and a crystal trophy during an afternoon ceremony. The teachers expressed gratitude to the foundation and to their families. Kathleen Hall Goldner, the foundation’s board vice chair, thanked Riviera Masonic Lodge No. 780, the Palisades Junior Women’s Club and American Legion Post 283 for their financial support. Lee Barksdale, the Legion’s incoming commander, presented a $5,000 check. ‘This is the American Legion saying that we enjoy what you do,’ Barksdale said, adding that the foundation can use the money as it pleases. In addition to the Petrick Award, the foundation provides professional development opportunities for teachers and awards 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to PaliHi seniors. Caprice Young, CEO of California Charter Schools Association, acknowledged the winners for their hard work. ‘A lot of people have really given up on the public school system,’ Young said. ‘What is so frustrating is that they are saying that democracy doesn’t work.’ She noted that children need access to a good quality education, so they can learn to make decisions that will better themselves and society. ‘Without public schools that wouldn’t happen.’ Young said she believes charter schools, which started appearing in California in 1993, are improving education. She cited the achievements of the seven charter schools in the Palisades Charter Complex (the five local schools, plus Kenter and Topanga elementary schools). ‘When charter schools are successful, it is proof that public education can work,’ Young said. ‘We can restore faith in public education.’ She told the awardees: ‘The work you do really matters; it matters to all public schools.’ (Editor’s note: Sue Pascoe’s story on David Schalek will conclude our series on the Petrick Award winners in next week’s issue.)
1980s Band The Inclined Returns
‘After 12 years, The Inclined are returning to Southern California, blazing a trail like Sherman’s March to the Sea!’ Okay, so it’s not as earth-scorching as the culmination of the Civil War, but Gene Perry’s hyperbole can be excused as he rounds up his Palisades High cohorts (Class of 1987) to reform their rock band, The Inclined, for two gigs this coming week. Roughly 25 years ago, bassist Perry formed his band with drummer Steve Smart and singer/guitarist Miles Tackett (whose father, Freddy Tackett, played guitar in Little Feat). ‘We met in ninth grade at Paul Revere and started making music together,’ Perry told the Palisadian-Post. The band became an amalgam of their influences, from hard-rock comfort food such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, to the experimental ’80s sounds of Cocteau Twins, The Police, and Echo and the Bunnymen. Locally, the Inclined cut their teeth playing at PaliHi and at Madame Wong’s West on Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles. ‘My mother drove me there and I was only permitted to let in my drums, and stay in the dressing room till showtime,’ Smart recalled, referring to the club’s alcohol-friendly environment. ‘I was not allowed to be in any of the public areas.’ After high school, The Inclined jammed around town, headlining shows at The Roxy and Whiskey A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip. Their longtime band photographer was Eric Nakamura, who went on to found the Sawtelle district-based Giant Robot magazine and retail pop culture enterprise. In 1992, Chaos Records, a Columbia Records label, signed The Inclined to a record deal. ‘When Columbia picked us up, most of the work was done, so we added a couple of tracks and put the album out,’ Perry said. ‘They were supportive but they didn’t know what to do with us. So they put us out on tour.’ The Inclined spent six weeks opening for Blind Melon, and Smart became good friends with Melon’s troubled singer, Shannon Hoon, who died of a drug overdose in 1995 at the age of 28. Following the Columbia album, The Inclined self-released a pair of albums before disbanding in 1996. Today, all three members are in their late 30s and no longer reside in the Palisades. Perry, a Web developer, married his PaliHi sweetheart, Deanne Allen, and they live in Temecula with their two girls, Joelle, 4 and Corinne, 18 months. Tackett continues as a musician out of Los Feliz, while Smart followed a woman to Pittsburgh, where he works at Netflix’s corporate headquarters. ‘It’s been over a year since I’ve been to L.A.,’ said Smart, who will stay in the Palisades with his sister, Alison Bihari, and her husband and two children. ‘Last time I was here, Miles had his annual Christmas party and we played for the first time since we broke up. We had a blast.’ This coming week, The Inclined will play original tunes ‘The Atom,’ ‘Might Not Know It Now,’ ‘Shifter’ (the album version had a string section arranged by Van Dyke Parks), and the poignant ‘She Won’t Go,’ a ballad they wrote about Michelle Friedlander, a PaliHi classmate who perished in a car accident. ‘I’m looking forward to playing the songs. I still love the songs,’ Smart said. ‘Those are my favorite people to play with. We just click so well together. That was the first band I was ever in. I get to see my friends again and play with them. It’s a true reunion on every level.’ The Inclined will play at Topanga Days County Fair on Sunday, May 25 at noon, and Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd. on Friday, May 30 at 11 p.m. Visit www.MySpace.com/inclinedband. CAPTION: The Inclined play PaliHi in 1988.
