Amanda Lisberger was at it again last weekend in Lancaster. After becoming Brentwood’s all-time leading scorer in the winter, the Palisadian converted the decisive penalty kick to lift her Eagles club soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Eclipse White of Laguna Hills and its second consecutive state championship. The match was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and 2-2 after 30 additional minutes of overtime. The shootout was tied 5-5 when Lisberger, a senior bound for the University of Texas, made her game-winning kick. The Eagles are the first team in history to advance to the state finals five consecutive years without losing a match. In 2004, they defeated San Diego Surf on penalty kicks while in 2005 and 2006 Surf prevailed in the same manner. Last season, the Eagles won the state title en route to winning both the Far West Regional crown and the United States Youth Soccer National Championship. This year, the Eagles reached the state final by defeating Slammers FC (Newport Beach) in the quarterfinals and Rancho Santa Fe Attack (San Diego) in the semifinals. Lisberger and the Eagles next advance to next month’s Far West Regionals in Honolulu.
Calvert Medals at Canadian Masters
There’s just no stopping Palisadian Lee Calvert, who seems to get better and better the older she gets. She recently returned from the Canadian Masters in Calgary, Alberta, where she captured a gold medal, two silver medals and a bronze in the sport she has dominated for decades–badminton. Calvert won the 80-and-over mixed doubles division and earned a bronze while competing in a younger age group. Add two runner-up finishes to the mix and that’s no small ‘birdie.’ “The nicest part is that they handled the largest Canadian Masters I’ve ever attended–a record of over 20 entrants,” Calvert said of the five-day, six-night event held at the Glencoe Club. “The mixed doubles was the most important event for me at this tournament and that’s the one I won.” In January, Calvert played in the Jerry Toms U.S. Senior International Badminton Championships at Miami Lakes, Florida, and, as always, she didn’t return empty-handed. There, she won the 80-and-over mixed division with Dick Witte of St. Louis and also took the gold in the 75+ division, where she was the Calvert was back at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA for a workout on Monday–no doubt training for her next competition. Palisades’ ageless wonder won’t say when she’ll stop competing but it’s clear she’s not ready to quit just yet.
Spikers Survive Marshall Scare
Dolphins Blow Two-Game Lead but Recover to Win Second Round Match
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
It wasn’t supposed to be this hard. Not this early anyway. The Palisades High boys’ volleyball team learned a valuable lesson Tuesday night against Los Angeles Marshall–when you have the momentum, don’t let it slip away. Up two games to zero, the Dolphins were cruising to an easy victory in their second round City playoff match when all of a sudden a few service errors and mental mistakes allowed the visiting Barristers back in the match. From there, it was nip and tuck but Palisades finally, nearly two and a half hours later, escaped with a 25-11, 25-23, 29-31, 21-25, 15-9 victory. “It sure helps to have homecourt advantage,” Pali Coach Chris Forrest said afterwards. “Hopefully we realize now that you can’t underestimate anybody. This is the playoffs. Every team wants to win. I hope we don’t have another match like this!” Hitter Adam Cristiano ended the first game with an ace and setter Scott Vegas’ alert “quick” gave Palisades a seemingly insurmountable lead. At 13-13 the third game became an epic struggle, with the Dolphins having two match points and saving three game points before Marshall extended the match with a kill. Hanley’s ace off the back line gave Palisades a 11-5 lead in the shorter fifth game and the Dolphins closed out the victory soon after. Palisades was the No. 2 seed behind Chatsworth in the 32-team tournament, meaning the Dolphins will have home matches all the way through the playoffs. At times, however, it was hard to tell which team was the higher seed on Tuesday. Jordan Cohen, normally a hitter, stepped in to play the libero position for the Dolphins and passed expertly most of the match, feeding Vegas, Cristiano, Matt Hanley, Kene Izuchukwu, Noah Kauss and Ross Lipschultz for offensive attacks. “I play libero during club season so I’m capable of doing it and that’s where the team needed me today,” Cohen said. “I was just taking all the balls I possibly could and playing with energy.” Cohen and his teammates know they can’t afford to overlook any opponent on their way to the City finals. Last Thursday’s first round match was much easier–a three-game sweep of No. 31 Cleveland. “It’s going to get harder every match,” Cohen said. “We know that. The important thing is that everyone stepped up when they needed to in that fifth game. We got our confidence back.” The Dolphins will host 10th-seeded Taft in the quarterfinals tonight at 7 p.m. Ross Lipschultz gets fired up after a stuff block Tuesday against Marshall. Palisades won in five games and advanced to tonight’s quarterfinals.
Swimmers Prep For City Prelims
Even without a “home” pool for practice and meets, Palisades High’s varsity boys’ and girls’ swim teams won by large margins in last Wednesday?s Western League finals meet at Venice. Palisades took first, second and third in numerous events, but Coach Maggie Nance was still concerned. “Our times were slow,” she said. Times matter because swimmers with top 25 times in the league championships qualify in their events for next Wednesday?s City preliminaries in Los Angeles. Nance confirmed that the pool looked as if it had not been filled completely, meaning that swimmers were fighting the water rather than flowing through it. “Many of my swimmers didn’t get a challenge in the league meets,” Nance said. “When we swam against Granada Hills and San Pedro [nonleague opponents], it was more competitive.” Palisades’ girls are so deep with so many talented swimmers that Nance is considering moving some of her frosh/soph girls up to varsity for prelims. “It’s a shame,” Nance said. “Some of my junior varsity girls are faster than some of the girls who will be coming from other schools, but I can only send four girls in each event.” The Dolphins won the City girls title through their depth last year and appear to have the sheer numbers to do so again. “I didn?t have a swimmer who placed first in any event,” Nance said. “But we had four girls in the top 12 in almost every event. Some other teams have a star, but then no depth.” Nance said she doesn’t have the same level of commitment from many of the boys on her team and that the girls outnumber the boys two to one. The boys’ lack of depth in the City finals is especially a problem when it comes to putting together relays. “You win or lose on the relays,” Nance said. “I?m thinking of raiding my frosh/soph team.” One problem Nance doesn’t face is athletic ineligibility due to grades. Of the 60 swimmers on her four teams (boys and girls varsity and JV), all of them are eligible for the playoffs and 12 have a grade point average of 3.85 or higher. Nance’s biggest problem this year has been finding a pool for her teams to practice and compete in. The Palisades-Malibu YMCA pool in Temescal Canyon has been closed since February and repairs are just beginning. Nance said last week that she was worried because her swimmers weren’t getting enough pool time to attain their best times. They have had to travel to Santa Monica College for practice every afternoon after school. The City finals are May 21 at the Los Angeles Memorial pool, located next to the L.A. Coliseum.
Pali Tennis Makes City Finals
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
For the fourth year in a row Palisades High’s boys tennis team will play for the City Championship. Bud Kling’s squad punched its ticket to Friday’s final with a convincing 22 ‘-7 semifinal victory over third-seeded Eagle Rock on Monday. Brett Allchorn won three out of four sets at No. 1 singles, Oliver Thornton swept four sets at No. 2 singles, Kyung Choi won three out of four sets at No. 3 singles and Trinity Thornton won two out of four sets at No. 4 singles. The second-seeded Dolphins (22-2) play top-seeded Taft (14-1) at Balboa Sports Complex in Encino tomorrow at noon in a rematch of last spring’s championship match. “This was a satisfying win because their coach thought they should’ve been the No. 2 seed over us,” Kling said. “We’re looking forward to playing Taft again. They beat us last year so hopefully we can turn the tables on them.” Palisades beat Taft in the City semifinals on its way to winning the championship in 2005 and 2006. Taft was seeded third when it upset the top-seeded Dolphins a year ago. Eagle Rock was no match for Palisades’ depth on Monday. Matt Goodman and Jeremy Shore swept at No. 1 doubles, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1, Spencer Lewin and Ren Nielsen swept, 6-3, 7-6, 6-2, at No. 2 doubles and Che Borja teamed with Ali Yazdi to win two out of three sets at No. doubles. In the quarterfinals last Wednesday Palisades crushed seventh-seeded Marshall, 25-4 ‘, with Allchorn, Choi and the Thornton brothers each sweeping four singles sets in the round robin format. Softball Wins Playoff Opener Aarica King reached on an infield single, stole second base, and scored the winning run on a throwing error in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Palisades High varsity softball team beat Crenshaw, 4-3, in the first round of the City Section playoffs Tuesday afternoon at Stadium by the Sea. “This is what we wanted’a chance to play the best team in the City,” Pali Coach Jose Alvarado said. “I’m proud of the way the girls never gave up, even after Crenshaw tied it in the top of the seventh. We came right back and scored ourselves.” The 16th-seeded Dolphins advanced to today’s second round game at top-seeded San Pedro. Baseball Goes Extra in Win Palisades High needed nine gut-wrenching innings but finally prevailed over University, 3-2, on Monday in a pitchers’ duel at George Robert Field. The Dolphins improved to 12-1 in league (their only loss was last week to Westchester) thanks to the steady arm of starter Jonathan Moscot and reliever Buck Traweek. Palisades took a 2-0 lead in the first inning but the scrappy Warriors tied it in the fourth inning even though Moscot struck out the side. University threatened with two baserunners in the top of the seventh, then loaded the bases in the eighth but could not plate a run either time. In the bottom of the ninth, Lucas Berry hit a leadoff double for the Dolphins, was bunted to third and scored on Alex Meadow’s line drive single to right field. Meanwhile, Palisades’ junior varsity squad improved to 13-0 in league after Monday.
Humby Defends Kickboxing Title
Palisadian Baxter Humby, the “One-Armed Bandit,” defended his world kickboxing title against Russian Mario Andelic on April 26 at Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood. “Baxter was unbelievable,” said Gerry Blanck, owner of the martial arts center on Alma Real where Humby trains. “It was one of the best fights I’ve ever seen. There were tons of people from the Palisades there.” Blanck added that a film company was at the fight to make a documentary about Humby. Humby earned Palisadian-Post Athlete of the Year honors in 2006 and 2007 after fighting five times in California without a loss and adding two title belts to his collection. He currently holds four world titles and teaches kickboxing classes at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA and Blanck’s studio. Born without most of his right arm, Humby has risen to the top of his profession through dedicated training and the mentality that he cannot be beat. “A lot of my opponents underestimated me in the beginning because of my so-called handicap,” Humby recalls. “But I’ve won enough fights now that I’m pretty well respected. Most of the time now I’m the main event on the card.”
Sid Greenwald Seeks Greener Homes
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
By KATIE SPARKS Palisadian-Post Contributor Are you beginning a remodel or building your dream home? Wondering what you can do to help protect our environment and fight global warming? Pacific Palisades resident Cindy ‘Sid’ Greenwald has expert suggestions that everyone can do. Greenwald, who lives on Radcliffe Avenue with her husband and two children, was an environmental attorney for the Air Quality Management District before moving on to do environmental reports for private companies. She wanted to branch out with these companies and have them begin working with ‘green’ materials, but found that these companies just weren’t ready to embrace the sustainable changes that were needed. Wanting to do more, Greenwald recently started her own business, Sustainable Design Source, from her home office. She can help you navigate through all the different options that are available when you remodel or build a new home. Sid can also do an environmental audit on your existing home and tell you how to make it ‘greener’ and more efficient when it comes to using energy. The ideal situation begins with Greenwald consulting with the architect before plans are drawn. This process educates the client about the possibilities that can be implemented in the design, within the client’s budget. Of course, the easiest way to lower a home’s carbon impact is to size-down on square footage. Also, orienting your house properly, using southern and western exposures, is valuable when building from ground up. Installing windows that open and close, and using passive solar for heat and light are other great options. By installing working windows, people can open them to vent rooms when the weather is hot, instead of turning on the air conditioner. It’s a small thing, but Greenwald has been surprised that a lot of architects, concerned about aesthetics, don’t suggest installing them. When remodeling or demolishing one’s home, sending materials to a recycling company before the bulldozer arrives is an easy way to help protect our landfills while enabling someone else to save money by reusing materials that you are disposing’a kitchen sink, for example, or wood siding. Deconstruction is increasingly efficient and also provides a good tax write-off, says Greenwald, who works with the Re-Use People in Pacoima. ‘Everything is a trade-off, a balancing act,’ says Greenwald, describing how she helps people decide on materials for a ‘greener’ house. For example, ‘If you look for a carpet that is recycled from old pop bottles, the carpet looks great, but it needs a stain repellent,’ Greenwald says. ‘The repellents that have Scotch Guard contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. So everyone has to find what’s best for him or her. Concrete flooring is great, but if you’re not building a modern home, then use another material.’ If you’re going to put in new flooring, what are the choices of the flooring available? Will it be durable? Does it have toxic chemicals? Greenwald helps you look at the environmental aspects and the trade-offs. What about under-floor radiant heating versus the regular heating systems most people use? ‘People have to decide what is going to be more efficient,’ Greenwald says. ‘If your home is small enough, you may not need radiant heating.’ Tiling made out of recycled glass can be another alternative. Do you buy it locally or does it have to been shipped from afar? If you have something that is shipped, but is recycled, is it worth that particular benefit versus the energy needed to ship the product? ‘Lighting is tricky these days,’ Greenwald says. ‘LCD lights (Liquid Crystal Display) are really made for free standing lights. Even though the manufacturer tells you they can be used for recessed lighting, there are problems. The recessed lights are expensive and they get too hot, causing them to burn out much faster, even though they are suppose to last 10 to 12 years. None of which helps the environment.’ Back in 1999, when Sid and her husband Peter (also an attorney with the Air Quality Management District) remodeled their home, they were already aware and proactive when it came to using green materials. But they found to hard to find expert information, and the people they worked with were resistant to incorporating these materials. The contractor, Greenwald said, didn’t know how to install cork flooring or blue- jean insulation (which is made from recycled denim trimmings and absorbs more sound and more heat), and she had to overcome his resistance. Also, workers had to put in the cork flooring in the kitchen twice because of their lack of experience. Greenwald, through her company, can now serve as an informed ally for homeowners who want to use green materials, but don’t know how to proceed or what questions to ask their architect and builder. ‘People are hungry for the knowledge on how they can make a difference,’ Greenwald says. ‘But even with all the ‘green’ resources now available, it still takes time to research everything and find the best products and solutions. That’s where I can help people.’ In the world of green construction, less impact is the goal. With nearly limitless and sometimes confusing options, homeowners concerned about smart environmental decisions can benefit from Sid’s guidance. Contact: 459-2608.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8, 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.
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. $6,250/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 3bdrm, 2ba, Cape Cod. Corner lot, charming. 1/2blk walk to bluffs. $6000/mo Call Elizabeth (310) 293-8999
Via Bluffs, one-story, 3bdrm, 2ba. Plus bonus room, new kitchen & baths. Hardwood, granite, ref, w/d, patio & yard. Walk to schools & village, $5,950/mo. (310) 454-5601
2 bedroom, 2.25 bath (with upstairs office) in Castellammare. Full of light. Wood floors throughout, large enclosed front courtyard, large rear deck with views of Zuma and S.M mountains, 6 month minimum. $7000/mo. Call 310-454-9006
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, hdwd flrs in living room, new carpet, pool, security building, parking, hiking close by. $1,650/mo. (310) 459-6369
BEST LOCATION in Santa Monica. Lincoln @ trendy Montana, restaurants, shopping, buses, ocean 8 blks. 2 bdrm, 11⁄2 ba upper front. Windows on N, W & S. Balcony, pking, ldry. $2,495/mo. (310) 393-0798
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 2BD +2BA * $2595/mo. Small pet ok with deposit, Quiet building, new carpet, marble floors, crown molding, gas fireplace & appliances, Private balcony with ocean view, walk to village & beach. Call 310-454-2024
CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
LUXURY PENTHOUSE w/ panoramic unobstructed ocean views. Walk to beach. 7 min. to Santa Monica. 2 bdrm, 2 ba. All new interior. Hwd, granite, stainless steel. Ocean view, deck. W/D, garage. Quiet & safe. $4,450/mo. (310) 230-4200 www.MalibuCoastline.com
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
YOUNG GRANDMOTHER, TAHOE resident, seeking secondary residence in the area. Views, tranquility a must. Have small obedient dog. (310) 721-3134 * truckee72@yahoo.com
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
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. $1,400/mo. (310) 454-2515
FULLY SELF CONTAINED 28′ Kit Road Ranger trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,600/mo. (310) 454-2515
SUMMER LEASE, June thru Sept. 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
Summer lease: 2 bedroom, 2.25 bath (upstairs office can be 3rd bedroom); Wood floors throughout, large enclosed front courtyard, large rear deck with views of Zuma Beach and S.M. Mountains. $3500.00/week. Rate negotiable for monthly stay. call 310-454-9006
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
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
LOST & FOUND 6a
FOUND: What is What, a novel by Dave Eggers was left in the office of Dr. Nasreen Babu-Kahn during the month of April. Please come by the office to claim it.
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
BUSINESS OR PERSONAL bookkeeping available to my neighbors in the Palisades including bank reconciliation, financial reports, payroll and sales tax reports. Highly experienced, fast, discreet with excellent local references. Call Shirley, (310) 570-6085
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 AVAILABLE P/T Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-1p.m. 18yrs. experience. Very good local references. Own transportation. CDL Call Vilma (323) 308-9305.
BABY SITTER AVAILABLE * I have been practicing ob/gyn for 20+ years. I am now working PT and seek to supplement my income. I work Mon, Thurs & Fri until 2pm. I live in Pac Pal. Please call: 310-459-1209.
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
HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING Monday-Friday, full time, own car, experienced, references. Call Susie, (310) 442-6426 or (310) 663-7836
HOUSECLEANER W/ many years experience. Available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Very good local references. Call Holga, (310) 207-8323, or cell, (310) 968-1138
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/NANNY available full time Monday-Sunday. Many years experience. Dependable with great references. Call Albina (323) 490-5014.
HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING available F/T Mon-Fri. Own car, clean DMV, great references. Call Doris or Aurlene Stella (424) 208-3051.
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTING available 3days/week. Many years experience. Excellent references. Call Aurelia (310) 473-5145.
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Monday-Sunday. 25years experience. Excellent references. Reliable. Call Elizabeth (323) 463-7889.
HOUSEKEEPERS/BABYSITTERS full time Monday-Friday. Excellent local references. Own transportation, clean DMV, Call Imelda or Carolina (323) 944-7210 or (818) 941-9768
MY TERRIFIC HOUSEKEEPER of 10 yrs is looking for up to 4 days. Honest, reliable, hardworking, speaks English, has car, Great with kids & pets. (310) 459-1651
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
CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY. Errands*meal prep*outings. Good references*5years experience. Call (310) 266-6215
AVAILABLE IN YOUR HOME — Young widow would like to be companion, tutor, or housesitter, etc. Long-term. College degree, musically inclined. Trustworthy, nonsmoker, has local family. References. (310) 459-2066
NURSING CARE 10b
BABY NURSE LOOKING for a newborn. Saturday & Sunday. Day or night. Good references & experienced. Call Ana, (310) 586-1049
Registered Nurse Local RN with over 20 years experience, available for adult or child health assessments, home safety evaluations, and health counseling. References available upon request. (310) 586-7473
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
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
HOUSESITTING 14b
Greenwich Connecticut Realtor, wonderful person looking to locate to area, seeking to housesit for negotiable period of time. Exceptional references, including local refs. Call Silvanna (203) 912-4022
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
PERSONAL ASSISTANT/NANNY, great local references. Errands, bill pay, home management, organization & childcare. BA Human resources. Own car. Very experienced. Courtney, (310) 924-1004
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
PAINTING CLASS. Aspiring artists come for fun instruction. Peaceful garden studio setting. Pvt & small groups. Contact Susan, (310) 459-7783
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
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS: FINALS IN SIX WEEKS! Get help from an experienced tutor and buff your grades to a college shine. English, History and Spanish. Justin, (310) 801-1048
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
SUMMER CAMPS 15f
JULIE VAN HERWERDEN’S Summer Art Camp in the Palisades. Save a spot. Sign up now! Visit summerartcamp.info
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
CONTRACTOR for remodeled rooms, editions, bathrooms, kitchen, windows, painting, construction on hillside, blueprints, deal w/ city inspections. Bonded, ins. Lic. #887326. Call for free est. (888) 783-7195
BUILDERS & REMODELING. New construction & additions. Bathroom & kitchen remodels. Custom painting. Fences, decks, driveways. Concrete work. Lic. #B824686. Free estimates. (323) 877-8505, (323) 898-6127
CASTLE CONSTRUCTION. New homes, remodeling, additions, fine finish carpentry. Serving the Westside for 25 yrs. Lic. #649995. Call James (310) 450-6237
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
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p
SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686
LOCKSMITH 16q
LOCKSMITH * (310) 396-7784. Bill Walter, Residential & Commercial License #LCO-4438. Emergency Service 24/7
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
CASALE CONSTRUCTION Since 1977 * New Homes * Additions * Remodeling * Kitchens * Bathrooms * BBQ Islands & more.* Full service from inception to move-in. Free consultation. (323) 964-9707, (800) 974-7420. www.remodeling-4u.com Lic. #512443
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
POSSIBLE CAREER CHANGE! L.E.D. lighting & environmental solutions. Great opportunity for talented individual. Call (310) 917-3399
ACCOUNTANT, FLEXIBLE P/T. Santa Monica service & retail store requires Bachelor in accounting & 3-5 yrs. exp. w/ Quickbooks, Excel, Word & Outlook. Retail exp. preferred. Call Elisa at (310) 998-1981, x22. Submit resume www.pumpstation.com
Looking for a Guitar Teacher that specializes in teaching children that would come to our home on a weekly basis. Please call Karina 310-600-0889
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
FURNITURE 18c
BABY CRIB Italian natural wood finish, by Pali Toddler Rack. storage drawer, with mattress, excellent condition. $175 (310) 454-4018.
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
ALL-OUT MOVING SALE! Everything Must go! Fri-Sat, May 9-10, 8-4p.m.; 907 Hartzell (Corn.Carey). www.bmdawson.com for pix.
CONDO-WIDE MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Recreation Room at 15480 Antioch St. PP. Saturday May 17 9:00 to 3:00. DON’T MISS THIS ONE!
