More than a year ago, a federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit that the parents of a 14-year-old autistic boy filed against Pacific Palisades Boy Scout Troop 223 alleging discrimination on the basis of their child’s disability. The parents appealed the judge’s decision and, last Thursday, their attorney, Christopher Knauf, presented their case at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pasadena before Judges Jay Bybee, Marsha Berzon and Barry Silverman. ‘We feel the lower court erred in dismissing this case,’ Knauf said. The parents, Palisades residents Jane Dubovy and Mike Reilly, argue that Boy Scout Troop 223 violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when the Scout leaders excluded their son, Casey Reilly, from a week-long scouting trip, which prevented him from advancing in rank. In October 2006, Federal District Court Judge S. James Otero dismissed the case, ruling that the Boy Scouts is a private club that does not have to comply with ADA, which became law in 1990. ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability, but private clubs and organizations are exempt from the law. Last Thursday, Knauff argued that a 2001 case mandated that a private organization, the Professional Golfers’ Association, follow ADA and, therefore, that could apply to the Scouts. ‘They don’t meet the definition of a private club,’ Knauf said, arguing that Troop 223 is open to every boy of a certain age in the community, and this is the only restriction. Reilly met all the requirements, but when his disability became an issue, he was excluded, Knauf said. In 1993, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that the Boy Scouts is a private club that is exempt from the Civil Rights Act, which also means it doesn’t have to follow ADA, attorney Carla Kerr countered. ‘It’s not a legal argument,’ she said, noting the Boy Scouts can legally exclude members based on religion and sexuality. Kerr, who works for the firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed, said that just because the Boy Scouts invites neighborhood boys to join does not make it an open club. Churches, which are private organizations, also solicit members, she said. The judges should make their decision in the next six months, Knauf said. If the parents lose the case, they can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. If they win, their case will return to the federal district court for a trial or the Boy Scouts can appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. The issue began in 2005 when Reilly’s father could not attend a seven-day trip to Emerald Bay on Catalina Island. The Boy Scouts had asked Reilly’s father to attend all of the activities to supervise his son, who has a form of autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, which is associated with impaired communication skills, repetitive patterns of behavior and weak motor skills. Reilly had to participate in the trip in order to become eligible for Eagle Scout. His teenage brother was able to travel with him on the trip, but Scout leaders refused to allow this, Knauf said. After the campout, one of the troop leaders e-mailed Reilly’s parents, citing their son’s disability as an obstacle in his participation, and saying their son would not advance, but could start again as a first-year Scout. Paula Pearlman, who is helping with the case through the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC), argued that it was unfair to require Reilly’s father to attend every function when that is not a requirement of the other boys in the troop. Reilly shouldn’t be forced to start over when ‘he would have gone on the trip, and he wanted to go,’ Pearlman said. It’s not uncommon for troops to require parents of children with disabilities to attend all functions, Kerr said. Troop 223 has existed for more than 50 years, and other children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism have participated with the help of their parents, she said. ‘Asking one father to go is not outrageous.’ Reilly, who has outbursts where he spits, kicks and swears at the other children, requires additional supervision, Kerr said. Fathers, who volunteer to run Boy Scouts, would have had difficulty supervising him and the other 12- to 15-year-old boys during the seven-day trip. The hope of the lawsuit is that troop leaders will receive adequate training to work with children who have disabilities, said Shawna Parks, director of DRLC. By excluding Reilly from the trip, ‘they’re saying if you have autism, you can’t be in our group,’ said Pearlman, executive director of DRLC. Kerr said that Reilly was not asked to leave the Boy Scouts, but to start over with a younger group. Perhaps he would be more mature, Kerr said. ‘I don’t think they were unfair to him.’ Knauf countered that even if Reilly had been held back a year, his behavior issues would not change because of his autism. ‘He had the right to move forward with his friends,’ Knauf said. Last Thursday, attorney Jennifer Brockett, with the firm Davis Wright Tremaine, filed a friend of the court brief on the parents’ behalf. She believes people with disabilities should be able to participate in recreation in their communities without facing discrimination. Brockett said she hopes her brief will encourage the judges to consider how their decision will affect not only Reilly, but also other children with disabilities. ‘The ability to participate in recreation is the ability to participate in society,’ Brockett said.
Dog Attacks Threaten Owners’ Mail Delivery
After having six of his mail carriers bitten or threatened by dogs in the last two months, Pacific Palisades Postmaster Jason Miles is taking action. ‘I have to provide a safe working environment for my employees,’ said Miles, who is asking local dog owners to restrain their animals between 9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ‘Do not place your animal in a situation where it could even come in contact with one of my employees,’ Miles wrote in an open letter to homeowners. ‘While you may not believe that your pet is a threat, my employee–your mail carrier–is a stranger who must enter the property of a territorial animal.’ If you chose not to keep your pet restrained and the dog is threatening or has made threatening advances, Miles will stop mail delivery to your residence. In order to resume delivery, the registered owner of the dog will be required to meet with Miles and sign a contract, which includes a statement that the dog owner will have the dog restrained during delivery hours. ‘The suspension of delivery is not the most desirable method, not do I enjoy the inconvenience that it may cause you, but it is completely legal and well within my rights to protect my employees,’ Miles wrote in his letter. He noted that two of the recent dog attacks caused injuries that were serious enough to require medical treatment and transportation to a medical facility. Miles has also contacted the L.A. County Department of Animal Services, which will enforce code 53.34: ‘It is illegal to allow your dog to assault, menace or threaten another person or other animal. Failure to control your dog could result in losing your dog and the right to own a dog for three years.’ Mail carriers are equipped with Mace to help ward off attacks, Miles said, but usually have their hands full with mail and are unable to reach the Mace in time. Working in the Palisades, carrier Julie Garcia suffered a dog bite that put her on disability for six months and required plastic surgery to her face. ‘I was aware that there was a dog at the residence,’ Garcia said. ‘The yard had a three-and-a-half-foot fence around it, but as I approached the yard, a man opened the door and the dog leaped over the fence and bit me on the face.’ Miles said, ‘Over the course of their careers, 65 to 70 percent of my carriers have been bitten. This is not okay.’ Supervisor Otis Foster pointed out that when a mail carrier is bitten and leaves work (either to be treated or to go out on disability) it affects the entire community. ‘We have to cover that assignment,’ Foster said. ‘Then people complain because the mail is late.’ ‘You can’t expect a new person to learn 500 names in three hours,’ said Miles, who warned dog owners that carriers can file civil lawsuits if they are bitten.
Pavley Campaigns to Rep Palisades in Senate
While former Assemblywoman Fran Pavley hopes to win a seat in the state Senate in November’s election, knowing full well that her ‘face’ time with her constituents in the 23rd district will be diminished, she promises to keep an indelible X on her calendar for the Fourth of July parade in Pacific Palisades. ‘I like getting to know people around the district and won’t give that up, that’s what energizes me,’ says Pavley, who often visited the Palisades farmers market and held a number of town hall meetings while representing the area in the Assembly. ‘And I’ll be there for the parade, absolutely. I’ve missed riding in my own parade car.’ Pavley, 59, and Democratic Assemblyman Lloyd Levine are vying to replace Sen. Sheila Kuehl, who after serving six years in the Assembly and eight years in the Senate will be termed out this year. Levine, 38, is being termed out of the 40th Assembly District, which encompasses the San Fernando Valley. While Pavley hasn’t been seen parading down Via de la Paz these past two years, she has been traveling around the country and the world, meeting with government officials on the 2006 carbon reduction law that she authored that caps the amount of greenhouse gases emissions from motor vehicles and stationary sources. Since having been termed out in 2006, the Agoura Hills resident has served as a senior climate advisor for the Natural Resources Defense Council and participated on panels at colleges and universities around the state. ‘This last year and a half has been very valuable for me,’ Pavley says. ‘I’ve looked at it as a sabbatical from office. And I continue to see that global warming is the critical, environmental challenge of the 21st century. This has energized college-aged students to tackle this issue. They see there is something beyond material gain that informs their value system.’ The state Senate is somewhat of a mystery to many voters, Pavley has learned while campaigning around district that embraces Oxnard on the north, Santa Monica on the south, West Hollywood to the east and Hidden Hills in the north San Fernando Valley. ‘Everyone is so engaged in the presidential election, they sometimes forget that there is a state primary on June 3,’ Pavley says. ‘Some people tell me that we must get out of Iraq or that the traffic congestion is Los Angeles must be solved. People are also concerned about ocean protection, about pollution in general.’ Although there might be confusion as to what a state senator can do, Pavley says, ‘people agree that they want a government system that works and they don’t like the partisan infighting and grandstanding.’ But among the challenges that concern voters and that Pavley hopes to be able to address in Sacramento are the increasing prison population, the critical condition of health care, and the poor performance of California schools. Remembering the advice that Sen. Kuehl gave her when she was a freshman in the Assembly, Pavley says that, if elected, she will focus on just two or three issues. Also heeding Kuehl’s counsel, she espouses collaborating with fellow legislators. While in the Assembly, Pavley joined with three other members who shared her interests, and the four of them divided up the big issues, depending on the level of expertise of each. ‘The state is too big not to divide up duties,’ she says. She followed this system working with Sen. Kuehl, in an effort to eliminate any overlap on issues between the two districts. ‘Sheila focused on issues west of the Santa Monica Mountains, and I in the Valley.’ Kuehl took the lead on traffic safety along Pacific Coast Highway, a leadership role Pavley would like to continue. Pavley spearheaded hearings on the Ahmanson Ranch acquisition that resulted in turning the 2,983-acre ranch into parkland and saving it from development. Having been in Sacramento for six years, Pavley understands the ways of state government and feels far more prepared than when she entered the Assembly in 2000. ‘Transitioning from being a middle school teacher to an Assembly person and learning to delegate to staff members was difficult,’ she says. ‘It took over a year to really let go of my schedule and policy areas. But I learned that it is far more effective to let people find their strengths and then let them go.’ With all intentions to continue her focus on spurring increased investment in alternative fuels, renewable energy and clean technologies, and improving California’s public schools, Pavley also knows the Senate must continue to wrestle with fixing the structural budget deficit. Politically astute, Pavley is realistic enough to know that a major restructuring can’t be done in an election year, nor does she believe it advantageous to string out the budget process. ‘California is one of only three states, including Arkansas and Rhode Island, that requires a two-thirds vote in the legislature to pass the budget, so the minority controls a lot of the outcome. If you hold out, you end up caving in anyway.’ Because Senate District 23 with its overall population of 847,000 is so heavily Democratic (51.7-percent registered Democrats versus 28.1-percent Republicans) the primary winner should easily prevail in the November general election. Both candidates have swarmed the district with long days of campaigning and a barrage of political flyers. Campaigning has become a family affair for Pavley. Her husband, Andy, who retired three years ago from a 31-year career teaching seventh grade science, has been representing Fran at neighborhood meetings and town hall events that coincide with her other commitments. Her daughter Jennifer designed the ‘Vote for Fran Pavley, Vote June 3’ T-shirt. Despite 16-hour days ahead for the next two weeks, Pavley looks forward to stealing time at her condo in Oxnard, next to the beach, where dogs are allowed to run off leash. ‘Forty minutes from our house, this is where we can bicycle on the beach and enjoy life without a phone or fax.’
Spikers Reclaim City Throne
Palisades Beats ECR in Five Games for First Section Volleyball Title Since 1998
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Facing its biggest challenge of the season, the Palisades High boys’ volleyball team responded like a champion Saturday night in the City Section finals at Cal State Northridge. Trailing two games to one and down 14-6 in the fourth game the Dolphins rallied for a 25-14, 22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-11 victory over Woodland Hills El Camino Real to win their first section crown in 10 years and 11th overall–the most of any school since the sport was sanctioned by the City in 1974. Setter Scott Vegas had 49 assists and hitter Kene Izuchukwu was 19-for-19 on his kill attempts for Palisades, which completed a perfect season and ended the West Valley League’s string of nine straight City titles. Palisades Coach Chris Forrest called a timeout with the Dolphins trailing by eight points in the fourth game–a game they needed to win to extend the match. “We had nothing to lose at that point,” said Vegas, who has signed with UCLA–an NCAA program steeped in volleyball tradition, much like Palisades is at the high school level. “They ran the quick a lot which caught us off guard and they had the best blocking of any team we’ve played.” The second-seeded Dolphins (19-0) took their first lead, 22-21, on Adam Cristiano’s crosscourt kill and leveled the match at two games apiece after Ross Lipschultz won a joust above the net. “I give El Camino Real a lot of credit–those guys played great,” said Forrest, who led the girls’ squad to the City in November. “That last game was all heart. That’s all it was.” Palisades raced to a 14-9 lead in Game 5 before winning it on the third championship point when the ninth-seeded Conquistadores (12-6) served long after a timeout. Matt Hanley had 10 kills and Cristiano added nine for the Dolphins, who looked like they would make short work of the underdog Conquistadores when they easily won the first game, ending with Izuchukwu’s jump-serve ace off the back line. “We definitely got a little bit rattled when we got behind, but we were able to come back and win and that’s what counts,” Izuchukwu said. “Once we got the momentum back it’s like we were unstoppable.” It was supposed to be a coronation for Palisades, not a competitive match, but the upstart Conquistadores had other ideas, tying the match at one game apiece on a kill by Alton Ina. “After the way we played [in the semifinals] against Sylmar, we felt like we could beat anybody,” said Mikel Du Boise, who had 17 kills for El Camino Real. “We thought we had it for sure… it just slipped away.” When it was over, players on the court rejoiced, Palisades’ bench erupted and fans and classmates rushed onto the floor to share in the celebration. Through it all, libero Jordan Cohen soaked in the scene: “For a while there was definitely doubt, but now it’s all good.”
July 4th Parade Committee Seeks Donations
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.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
BETTER THAN BOTOX & SURGERY! Motivated people call me 310 454 4121! Looking for the latest in skin care treatment from Europe? It’s about to take the USA by storm. Make serious money!
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
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
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
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
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
