Guttenberg Short Circuits On ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Call him the ‘anti-Carolla.’ For the first three weeks of the ABC competition show ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ everyone’s favorite erstwhile honorary mayor, Palisadian and comic actor Steve Guttenberg, seemed to have all the right moves’and to lead in the popularity department. Coupled with exquisite choreographer Anna Trebunskay, Guttenberg, 49, held his own, even as one of his competitors, smarmy radio personality Adam Carolla, lobbed barbs at the affable actor. For a moment in time, Guttenberg charmed America, and not an episode of ‘Dancing’ went by when he didn’t mention his parents back East ‘ the reason, as Guttenberg told the Palisadian-Post on March 13, that he agreed to do the show. But the tango edition of ‘Dancing’ got the best of the ‘Three Men and a Baby’ star. America had voted. Within the opening minutes of the April 1 show (no joke!), Guttenberg was eliminated, despite the fact that he had gamely mocked his own image portraying an aspiring rapper in a ‘Dancing’ April Fool’s skit. Could’ve been worse, as anyone who caught this week’s Carolla fiasco knows, witnessing Guttenberg’s shock jock doppelganger in Zorro outfit and moustache, beginning his routine on a unicycle (!) and dancing like Frankenstein’s monster in a Dracula costume. The judges were baffled…or perhaps merely pausing as America caught its collective breath from laughing so hard. This is dancing? America’s love affair with Guttenberg seems to be over’for now. But don’t count the Gute out. To paraphrase a certain cinematic cyborg famously portrayed by our Governor, ‘He’ll be back!’
Human Skull Washes Ashore
Santa Monica resident Joe Mifsud was at Coastline beach, across from the Getty Villa, on February 16, when he saw a skull in the rocks. ‘Oh, my god, it’s a human skull,’ Mifsud thought and he later told the Palisadian-Post, ‘I knew it was real.’ He ran to his car, grabbed his cell phone and called 911 to report that he had found a skull. Then he waited. ‘In a little bit, I saw three red-and-white helicopters come over and I thought that they were coming because of my call, but they flew over,’ said Mifsud who works for Palisadian architect James R. Stewart. After 45 minutes, no one had come, so he called 911 again and repeated, ‘There is a human skull on the beach.’ The 911 operator told him that there was no record of his call. ‘Do you think I’m joking?’ Mifsud asked. ‘I just don’t call 911 for a prank. There’s a skull.’ The operator advised him to retrieve the skull, before it washed back into the ocean. Mifsud went to the rocks, found a stick and picked the skull up with that stick and continued to wait. Finally two Malibu patrol cars arrived. When the officers saw the skull, which was missing teeth and a lower jawbone, they called homicide. ‘They didn’t seem prepared because they didn’t have a bag to put the skull into,’ Mifsud said. He was told that the skull had to be placed in a paper bag rather than a plastic one because of contamination, so he got one out of his trunk and gave it to the officers. Mifsud was told the reason for the 911-response delay was due to the location of that beach, which is on the borderline of city and county call areas. LAPD Homicide Detective Mark Lillienfeld called Mifsud the following Wednesday and a coroner’s team went to the beach to meet with Mifsud, who showed them the location he found the skull. No additional bones were found. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Homicide Detective Mark Lillienfeld, who was in charge of the investigation, was contacted by the Post. ‘It looks real,’ he said, ‘but we don’t know if it’s real or not until the anthropologist in the coroner’s office takes a look at it.’ The skull was sent to the office the third week in February, but it took several weeks for a result because of caseload volume at the L.A. County Coroner’s office. According to Lillienfeld, it is the largest in the world, performing more than 10,000 autopsies a year– the next closest is New York City with 5,000. On March 13, Lillienfeld had the report. ‘It was an adult male, most likely African or Asian American,’ he said. ‘The longest amount of time the skull has been in the water is at least six months, but not more than two years.’ He said there were no marks on the skull that would indicate cause of death, so it was listed as ’cause of death unknown.’ The skull was sent to the California Department of Justice DNA lab in Sacramento to see if DNA can be extracted that can be matched to men who are missing or were unidentified.
Dr. Van Nguyen: Holistic Medicine ‘Practice Makes Perfect’
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Dr. Van Nguyen Melds Western And Alternative Medicine Here For Dr. Van Nguyen, M.D., opening her family and alternative medicine practice in Pacific Palisades last November 5 represented the culmination of a lifelong journey that began in Vietnam. When she opened Holistic Medical Clinic in the U.S. Bank building on Sunset, Nguyen had arrived at a place in life where she could expertly apply both conventional Western medicine and alternative methods to treating a broad range of ailments. ‘My practice is rooted in three parts: body, emotion and spirit,’ Nguyen says. ‘The body manifests symptoms because it is stressed by physical factors (germs, food allergies, nutrition), psychological factors, or spiritual factors. This is why it’s important to treat all three. And the magic of alternative medicine is that I can get all three parts to de-stress by using seven healing techniques.’ Call it a case of ‘practice makes perfect.’ Everything came together for Nguyen while she worked at a San Francisco-area general medical practice, after she received her degrees from UC Davis and the University of California, San Francisco. Until then, she felt dissatisfied merely applying Western techniques. ‘I’ve always been a seeker and interested in spirituality,’ says Nguyen, who spent her medical-school years traveling the world. After an early childhood in Saigon, Nguyen and her family”an aviation-engineer father, a pharmacist mother and a younger brother”left Vietnam, spent a year in Amiens, France, then settled in Garden Grove, where Nguyen’s parents resumed their white-collar professions. Nguyen slipped uneventfully into American life, with few negative memories of her Vietnam past. ‘My parents really sheltered me from the war,’ Nguyen recalls. ‘I remember sometimes we didn’t have rice to eat and we had no electricity after 6 p.m. But I was always surrounded by cousins and grandparents. ‘After Saigon fell and the Communists took over, they closed down private enterprise. So they shut down my mother’s pharmacy and she was sent to work in a balloon factory. Everyone was expected to be blue-collar workers because the Communists wanted to do away with class distinctions.’ Until that point, Nguyen’s father had worked as the head engineer at T’n Son Nhut International, Vietnam’s largest airport. ‘He was sent to re-education camp,’ Nguyen says. ‘He told me some horrific stories which made me think of them as similar to concentration camps. One day, for example, my father was sent out with other prisoners to collect land mines. Every day, for the longest time, he never knew whether that was the day that he would be blown to bits. Someone he knew would lose life or limbs. When he was released from the camp in 1979, he escaped by boat with the waves of boat people fleeing from Vietnam.’ His family later followed. In the U.S., after completing her medical residency, Nguyen joined a private practice in Sausalito, where she learned about alternative medicine. She moved to Los Angeles last August and began exploring locations as far south as Laguna Beach for her practice. But when she visited a friend who lived in the Palisades, she fell in love with this area. ‘I always say that the Palisades found me first,’ Nguyen says, chuckling. ‘It’s not only beautiful on a physical level, but there’s also a strong energy here.’ Like many people here, Nguyen became enamored with the psychological aspects of working in the village’-the small-town vibe; an oasis removed from greater Los Angeles. She is also impressed with her clientele, ages 4 to 80. ‘My patients are smart. They ask questions. They read. They want to be involved in their own health care. An educated patient is an empowered patient.’ Nguyen is board-certified in family medicine, including adult medicine, child care, women’s health, travel medicine, urgent-care services, and preventative medical care. She also practices alternative medicine, specializing in applied kinesiology, clearing emotional stress and traumas (NET), energy medicine, non-invasive allergy testing/allergy elimination (NAET), nutrition therapy, and Oriental medicine. ‘I’m probably one of the few doctors who combines the two,’ Nguyen says. ‘Western medicine asks, Why are you sick? Alternative medicine asks, Why are you not healing? ‘I have great respect for Western medicine,’ she continues. ‘It is a powerful tool to have around, especially for emergencies. If you break a bone, you’ll need a medical doctor. If you have a heart attack, Western medicine might be the only thing keeping you alive. It is in the realm of chronic conditions and disease prevention that alternative medicine shines. ‘Western medicine is still the best tool to suppress the symptoms. But you also need to get to the root of the cause of the illness, and that is where alternative medicine really comes in.’ At Nguyen’s practice, alternative medicine goes hand in hand with Western medicine. Once she identifies the client’s problems, she presents a full range of options. She can handle just about anything–from delivering babies and counseling autistic children to treating viral infections, chronic pain, migraines and acne–‘You name it, I’ve seen it! I never have a dull day,’ says Nguyen, who can also prescribe help and medicine to cope with anxiety, depression and phobias. In addition, people (especially young women) have been coming to Nguyen for help with weight-loss issues. Good nutrition is key, but not enough, she says. ‘You have to talk about digestion. You can be put on a diet until you’re blue in the face, but if you are not digesting properly, it’s not going to work. You’re not what you eat, you are what you can digest and absorb.’ After focusing on nutrition and digestion, ‘I start asking about the person’s emotional stress,’ Nguyen says. Nguyen uses herself as an example of how a person’s emotional environment can have a profound impact on one’s physical symptoms. ‘The best therapy for any kind of healer is actually loving your job,’ Nguyen says. ‘When I was an unhappy doctor [in San Francisco], I was constantly tired, I never felt recharged.’ Today, Nguyen feels energized”Life here is full of adventures, new horizons, interesting people!”and loves helping Palisadians conquer their afflictions. ‘I feel very grateful that I am able to help my patients,’ she says. ‘I believe so much in my vision of holistic care, and I believe in my clinic. I believe that the patients are ready for a different kind of care.’ That vision is the result of her open-minded philosophy, and a creativity that stems from childhood. ‘I used to play piano,’ Nguyen says, laughing as she recalls taking those lessons. ‘And I loved to draw. But I only drew faces. Portraits. I guess I’ve always been really interested in people.’ (The Holistic Medical Clinic is open Monday through Friday at 15247 Sunset Blvd., Suite 206. Same-day appointments are available. Call (310) 460-9220, or visit www.doctorvan.org.)
PaliHi Employees Face ‘Right of Return’ Decision
The deadline is fast approaching for Palisades Charter High School employees to decide whether to return to the Los Angeles School District. More than a third of the current teachers were granted a five-year leave of absence from LAUSD to work at the charter school, and they must decide by April 30 where they plan to work this fall. A major factor influencing the 92 employees’ decision is whether they will receive their lifetime retirement benefits from the district if they choose to stay, said Executive Director Amy Dresser-Held. The district has promised employees they will have the same access to dental, vision and medical benefits they receive now in retirement. LAUSD representatives, however, have not indicated whether Palisades High employees will be eligible for those benefits after this spring. In 2003, Palisades High separated from the district as a fiscally independent charter school and began receiving funding directly from the state instead of through LAUSD. The school, however, gives the district more than $700,000 annually or about $3,900 per working employee for retirement benefits and that money is placed in a pool and used for current retirees, Dresser-Held said. Pali officials don’t know if they can continue to purchase retirement benefits through the district, she said. ‘We’re hopeful that at a minimum we will have a one-year extension, so we can talk about how to deal with this in the long-run,’ Dresser-Held said. Along with Palisades High, employees from three other conversion charter schools, including Granada Hills Charter High School, can return to LAUSD and are also waiting for a response about retirement benefits. In the meantime, PaliHi’s board of directors has set aside $1.5 million for lifetime retirement benefits in a trust fund. ‘We’ve taken a proactive approach to prepare,’ Dresser-Held said. ‘For those folks close to retirement, this is a hard decision and a tense time. Pali has committed to covering folks, and we don’t want lifetime benefits to be the sole determinant.’ School officials are also considering buying health insurance for their 186 eligible employees separate from the district. The school currently gives LAUSD $1.6 million or approximately $8,600 per eligible employee for health insurance. If the school purchases its own healthcare benefits, it will cost about $180,000 more per year but the benefits packages would be similar, said Chief Business Officer Gregory Wood. ‘It’s more expensive on our own than through the district because we are a smaller organization with not as much purchasing power,’ Dresser-Held said. Human Resources Director Colleen McCarthy said she distributed a survey asking employees to indicate their plans. Fifty-five employees returned surveys, and four indicated that they might leave. ‘We understand they must do what’s best for them and their families,’ Dresser-Held said. ‘My general impression is most want to stay. It will be a relatively small group who will leave.’ To prepare for any turnover, McCarthy has attended 10 job fairs and collected 145 resumes across every department. ‘They are all qualified, credentialed teachers or will be credentialed this June,’ she said. ‘It’s a really nice mix of experienced and new teachers who are excited to have their own classes.’ English teacher Dennis Danziger, who has been the most vocal employee about leaving Pali, wrote in a letter to his colleagues and the Palisadian-Post that he feels sad to leave the school, where he loves to teach, but is concerned about his lifetime retirement benefits. Danziger’s mother-in-law, a former public school teacher, was stricken with Alzheimer’s 16 years ago and without her retirement benefits couldn’t afford her care. ‘I’m not going to roll the dice with PaliHi,’ Danziger wrote. ‘I’m not going to convince myself that earning a few thousand extra dollars a year while I teach here is more valuable or precious than a decent medical benefit package that LAUSD provides.’
Pali Tennis Rolls on
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
It remains to be seen if any tennis team in the City Section can challenge Palisades High this season. One thing is certain’no one in the Western League can. The Dolphins continued their methodical march to yet another league title with 7-0 victories over Westchester and LACES last week. Not only is Palisades not losing any sets, it’s barely dropping any games. It may not be until the finals and a potential meeting with defending City champion Taft, that the Dolphins are tested. “That’s one of the reasons I went ahead and scheduled tough nonleague matches, to toughen us up for the playoffs,” Coach Bud Kling said. “We need to see how we fare against better competition.” Palisades played Malibu on Wednesday in the final round of the Bay Area Classic (result undetermined at press time) and hosts Hamilton today at the Palisades Tennis Center. Next Wednesday, the Dolphins host Loyola’a match Kling added to replace Santa Monica, which was a no-show three weeks ago. The scores against Los Angeles CES were as one-sided as the final score would indicate. Oliver Thornton and Trinity Thornton won 6-0, 6-0, at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively, Matt Goodman won, 6-1, 6-0, at No. 3 and Jeremy Shore won, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 4 singles. In doubles, Kyung Choi and Ren Neilsen won, 6-0, 6-0, at No. 1; Spencer Lewin and Che Borja won, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 2 and Ali Yazdi and Eric Eckert won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 3 doubles. Baseball Despite Palisades’ 13 hits in a 12-2 drubbing of host University on Monday, Coach Mike Voelkel is none to pleased with his team’s play of late. “We’re still making too many mental mistakes and when we play good teams it’s costing us,” he said. “We have to learn to be more consistent, to grind things out.” Junior Buck Traweek pitched a six-hitter for Palisades, which took a 3-0 lead in the first inning and led 7-2 after six innings before tacking on five runs in the final frame. On Saturday, the Dolphins lost to Santa Fe Springs St. Paul, 5-3, in the Redondo tournament. Garrett Champion had a double, Lucas Berry had one hit and two RBIs and Jonathan Moscot pitched a complete game with 13 strikeouts for Palisades (9-9-1 overall, 5-0 in league).
Paly Swimmers Place in Florida
Brian Timmerman, head coach of the Palisades-Malibu YMCA swim team, sent six girls to last weekend’s Y Nationals Meet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and all swam personal-best times. Amongst a field of 1600 athletes and over 200 teams, Paly’s Allison Merz clocked her fastest times in the 100 butterfly (finishing 17th, just missing the finals), 200 butterfly (21st) and 50 freestyle (40th). Jennifer Tartavull was 30th in the 1,000 freestyle, 55th in the 500 freestyle and paced the 800 freestyle relay to 35th place and the 200 medley relay to 48th place in its fastest time. In the time trials, Shelby Pascoe swam personal-bests in the 100 freestyle and 1650 freestyle; Hayley Lemoine swam personal-bests in the 400 individual medley and 100 breaststroke; Hayley Hacker swam her personal best in the 200 freestyle and Kimberly Tartavull swam personal-bests in the 100 freestyle and 1000 freestyle. Paly’s 200 medley relay, consisting of Hacker, the Tartavull sisters and Merz, were 48th out of 102 teams in 1:52.59. The 200 freestyle relay of the Tartavulls, Lemoine and Merz was 52nd out of 90 teams in 1:42.30. The 400 medley relay (Hacker, the Tartavulls and Merz) was 60th out of 175 teams in the 400 medley relay in 4:11.03. The 800 freestyle relay of the Tartavulls, Merz and Pascoe was 35th out of 48 teams in 8:01.54 and the 400 freestyle relay of the Tartavulls, Merz and Lemoine was 51st out of 72 teams in 3:41.82. The Paly team next competes April 26-27 at the Simi Valley Royal Meet in Culver City. To see a video of Y Nationals, including the opening ceremonies, visit www.floswimming.org.
Ninjas Reach AYSO State Finals
The Ninjas, a local American Youth Soccer Organization girls’ U14 team, advanced to the finals of the State Cup in Bakersfield last Saturday–the farthest a Pacific Palisades-based team has ever gone. The team extended its winning streak to 24 games with a 3-0 victory over Millbrae in the semifinals. A bicycle kick by Katie van Daalan Wetters, a corner kick from Adelaide Seaman to Sahar Bardi and a shot by Jamie Greenberg accounted for the Ninjas’ goals. Led by sweeper Nicole Hirschhorn and goaltender Madeline Allnatt, the Ninjas’ defense was stout. Rebecca Asoulin, Ashli Marino, Ashley Klotz and Kaitlan Drake helped the Ninjas to their 11th shutout since postseason play began in December. In the championship game, the Ninjas took early leads of 1-0 and 2-1. Despite stellar efforts by Katherine Brody, Madeline Brody and Kara Duncan, Agoura scored twice in the final eight minutes to break a 2-2 tie and went to prevail 4-2. Nevertheless, the Ninjas held their heads high as their second-place finish set Region 69 history. Matthew Allnatt, who has been coaching AYSO for 15 years, cited chemistry as the reason for his team’s success. “We’re not a team of all-stars, we just meshed together well,” he said. “Sure, we have our share of good players but we also have what I like to call Tiny Tims–girls who stepped up and played a huge role. I think eight of our last nine wins were by one goal so the girls showed a lot of heart making it as far as they did.” The Ninjas advanced further than over 1,500 teams in their age group in California. Region 69 Commissioner Debbie Held praised the Ninjas’ players, coaches and families. “Coach Allnat and assistant coach Randy van Daalan Wetters brought out the potential of these extraordinary girls to play hard, work as a team, support each other and win,” Held said. “They will all remember this for the rest of their lives.”
Spiking for Respect
Dolphins Want to Prove They Are Once Again One of Elite Teams in City Section
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
It has been almost 10 years since the Palisades High boys’ volleyball team celebrated a section championship. The Dolphins last won in 1998 and subsequently the road to the title has run through the San Fernando Valley. This year, however, Palisades is making it clear that not all of the City’s best teams play over the hill. “Everyone’s talking about Chatsworth this year but it’s about time people started talking about Palisades,” Coach Chris Forrest said. “We’re playing really well and, more importantly, we’re getting better every day.” The Dolphins showed just why their coach is brimming with confidence by sweeping host University, 25-21, 25-16, 25-15, on Monday to stay unbeaten in the Western League. Middle blocker Noah Kauss led the way with eight kills, outside hitter Adam Cristiano added six and setter Scott Vegas had six jump serve aces and three solo blocks. Palisades overcame seven serving errors in the first game, which ended on a combined block by Kauss and Kene Izuchukwu. The Dolphins built leads of 11-2 and 14-5 in the second game and used a 9-0 run to take control of the third game. Vegas ended the match with a stuff block. Last weekend, the Dolphins traveled south to La Jolla for the eighth annual Beach City Invitational to battle 33 other teams from Southern California and Nevada. Palisades won its pool on Friday with easy victories over Claremont and Universal City and a 24-26, 25-23, 15-13 triumph over Centennial. On Saturday, Palisades advanced to the gold division playoffs and swept Canyon Crest, 25-14, 25-14, in its first match. That was followed by a tough 25-16, 26-24 defeat at the hands of Valhalla and a 25-20 loss to San Dieguito. The Dolphins’ impressive showing along with strong performances at the Dos Pueblos and Venice Tournaments, indicate the balance of power might be shifting in the City. “We hit a high with that performance,” Cristiano said of La Jolla. “The quality was very high there but now the key is for us not to fluctuate. We have to play at that level all the time.” According to Vegas, it took most of the first game for Palisades to round into form Monday against the overmatched Wildcats, who put forth a spirited effort. “Our concentration was definitely not there in the beginning,” he said. “It wasn’t that we were tired, we just had to get back into the motions. One thing we learned at the tournament is that you can’t lose your cool. You have to keep your mind in the game at all times.” Palisades appears to be clicking on all cylinders heading into next Monday’s rematch with Venice, which will likely decide the league championship. The Dolphins prevailed in five games in their first meeting here on March 6. “Having played them before will help us because now we know their tendencies,” Cristiano said. “We’ll have a better strategy so hopefully we can beat them easier next time.”
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 – THURSDAY, APRIL 10
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Volunteers are invited to join a two-day project to revitalize Will Rogers State Historic Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday. Work teams will paint fences, whitewash the barn, and perform cleanup and minor repairs. Lunch provided. Opening night for the Palisades Charter High School Drama Department’s spring musical, ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie,’ 7 p.m., in Mercer Hall. Tickets at the door $10; preferred seating $15. Additional performances are April 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and April 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. J. Michael Walker discusses and signs ‘All the Saints of the City of Angels: Seeking the Soul of L.A. on Its Streets,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Playfully borrowing from various artistic genres, this beautifully offbeat volume peels back layers of Western history to reveal the humanity underneath. Theatre Palisades presents Michael Frayn’s ‘Noises Off,’ 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 11 at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Ticket prices: Friday and Sunday, adults $16, seniors and students $14; Saturday, adults $18, seniors and students $16. Tickets: (310) 454-1970 or visit theatrepalisades.org. Concert by the St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 1031 Bienveneda. The program features Aaron Copland’s “The Tender Land” with soprano Diane Plaster and tenor Daniel Plaster, as well as music by Vivaldi and Handel. Admission at the door: $25. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 The Jazz Forum and friends host a third annual tribute to ‘Rosy’ McHargue, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. All proceeds benefit the McHargue Memorial Scholarship Fund. Admission is $30 for nonmembers, which includes a buffet lunch. Reservations: (310) 395-1471 or (310) 829-9789. SUNDAY, APRIL 6 An interfaith blood donation and bone marrow/stem-cell donor screening, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kehillat Israel Synagogue, 16019 Sunset Blvd. Register to donate a pint of blood and get screened (a simple cheek swab) as a potential bone marrow or blood stem-cell donor by calling (310) 459-2328. MONDAY, APRIL 7 Florist Tom Nuccio will talk about azaleas at the Palisades Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. Refreshments will be served. TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Singer and comedienne Cali Rose will entertain at the Woman’s Club meeting in the clubhouse, 901 Haverford Ave. The meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by the program and luncheon at 11:45. Reservations: (310) 454-7144. Three speakers will offer advice about how to nurture sustainable gardens and landscaping, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian School on Palisades Drive. (See story, page 3.) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Monthly meeting of the Palisades AARP chapter, 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Public invited. THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Pioneer TV news reporter Stan Chambers discusses his memoir, ‘KTLA’s News at 10: 60 Years With Stan Chambers’ (co-authored by Lynn Price), 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.
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SEEK PRIVATE INVESTOR for short term $150K bridge loan. 10 pts. for 6 mos or less. Secured by Real Estate. No brokers please. (310) 454-0685
LOST & FOUND 6a
FOUND: GOLD EARRING with stones in Citibank employee parking lot, Pacific Palisades. Call to identify. (310) 454-3086
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
Shirley will again be available after April 15th. Save the date. (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
“Do You Have Projects You’ll Never Get Around To?” (Tax Organization Welcome!) • ‘ORGANIZERJESS’™ • Your Professional Organizer & Personal Assistant By the Hour • Clutter Catch-up • Home & Office Organization • Space Planning • Habit Coaching • Create Effective Systems • More Space & Clarity • Impeccable Palisades References • Call Jessica at (310) 429-3289
HOME INVENTORY SERVICES 7j
HOME INVENTORY SERVICES for FIRE THEFT, Earthquake, wills/estates, rentals, divorce. Incl video, photos & detailed reports. Pali resident. (310) 230-1437 www.homesweethomevideo.com
SOLAR/WIND ENERGY 7m
ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERING SOLAR • GO SOLAR! • TAX INCENTIVES! Design & engineering solar/wind systems • Huge rebates • Financing available • Local Palisades contractor • Lic. #912279 • Call for free consultation, (877) 898-1948
CREDIT REPAIR 7n
LUX CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. “The Credit Management Company You Can Trust” • We improve your credit. Upscale clientele. Fast professional service. We provide the desired results in a timely manner. No credit situation too difficult. We guarantee our work. Call for details. (310) 573-4334 • www.luxcm.com • Conveniently located in Pacific Palisades
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
EUROPEAN EXPERIENCED NANNY looking for part time position, clean DMV, excellent references. Legal to work. Call Vera, (951) 454-4079
MY WONDERFUL NANNY wants a F/T position (8-4). She has 14 years experience and is fabulous. Call Ingrid, (310) 450-1834, or me, Julie, (310) 459-0464
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER, college student looking for P/T employment. Available weekdays or weekends & nights. Great local references. Call (310) 924-2403
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 anytime. (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
I’M AVAILABLE full-time or part-time as a housekeeper or as a nanny. Experienced. English. References. Florina Cruz, (310) 597-9326
DOMESTIC COUPLE SEEK employment in private residence. Over 8 years experience. Excellent references. Email nawet7@yahoo.com
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesday. Very good worker & excellent local references. 20 yrs. experience. Own car. CDL. Can speak English. Call Marina, cell (323) 644-0090, or home (323) 829-9424
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE full time. Own transportation, very good references, many years experience. Call Ana Louisa, (213) 675-0126 or (213) 481-0472
HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTER/ELDERCARE avail. Mon.-Sun. Own transportation. Excellent references. Call Maria, (310) 948-9637
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER/ELDER caretaker available Friday & Saturday. Own transportation, clean DMV, excellent references. Call Emma, cell (323) 909-6168, or email ghttbgbrdl@ATT.net
MY VERY HONEST & capable housekeeper is available Mon., Tues. & Sat. SPECIAL & comes with great references. Call Julia, (310) 828-8842
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon./Wed./Fri. Very good local refs. Own car. Clean DMV. CDL. Call Susana, (323) 933-6423 or (310) 409-9433
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Mon.-Sun. Own car, clean DMV. Good references. Some English. Call Maria, (323) 271-8026
MON.-FRI. AVAILABLE for housekeeping or babysitting. References. Experienced. Call (310) 590-9763
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
HOUSEKEEPING CHILD & ELDERLY care, experienced CPR, first Aid certified with medical background L/I or L/O, fluent English, references avail. Call Ed, (888) 897-5888, (818) 486-6432
SUGAR & SPICE Nannie Service. Elder/child care. Experienced (special needs), Alzheimer’s & dementia. Can cook. Personal & housesitting. Call (323) 474-8943, (323) 758-6271
MATURE FEMALE available as L/I companion, errands, shopping, some food prep. Clean DMV, excellent references. English speaking only. Call (310) 650-5900
EUROPEAN CAREGIVER. Any days & some nights. Over 12 yrs exerience in private homes, hospitals, convalescent homes. Excellent local references. Call Martine, (310) 458-3037 or (424) 214-9091
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
GARDENER with 20 years experience. Local references. Jesse, (323) 754-8058
MOVING & HAULING 11b
BC HAULING & CLEAN-UP • Houses • Garages • Apts • & Yards. All junk removed. Home demolition, i.e. patios, yards & walls. Truck with lift-gate. (310) 714-1838
INTERIOR PLANTS 11c
CALVIN’S PLANT SPECIALISTS! Interior, exterior plant care & installations. Rose garden maintenance, organic vegetable gardens, Serving Malibu over 50 years. Free estimates. Call (310) 460-8760
TREE SERVICE 11d
ECCONO TREE SERVICE. Prof. tree trimming & removal. LAFD brush clearance. Monthly gardening service. Lic. #780501. Bonded, insured. Worker’s comp. Free est. (310) 497-8131. www.ecconotreecare.com
HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a
CELLUETTE REJUVENATION STUDIO by Marianna. Get ready for summer. You don’t have to work hard on your body to get in good shape. Have your circulation, body, contouring. Vibration for weight loss. Cellulite treatments. Affordable. We are the best in the Palisades. (310) 490-9889
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
MISCELLANEOUS 13i
SUNSET HOUSE & CARPET CLEANING • Window washing • House cleaning • Carpet cleaning. Over 33 years experience. Call Barry at (818) 887-7150
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
A WELCOME HOME SERVICE specializing in personal assistance, organization & home management. 12 years experience in high profile homes. Please contact Linda, (310) 980-2403
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
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS. Harvard, Yale, UC Berkeley Scholar taking few extra students. Caring, personalized, low-cost instruction, self-paced. Palisades. Dr. Veronika Sommer, (310) 454-0897
SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
PIANO LESSONS by UCLA Piano Major & Pali resident. Call Meriette, (310) 741-8280
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
READING SPECIALIST • Master of Education—Reading and Learning Disabilities • Special Education Teaching Certificate: K-12 • Regular Education Teaching Certificate: K-9 • Elementary Education Teaching experience: 12 yrs • Services provided for special & regular education students of all levels • Academic areas taught include reading (phonics and reading comprehension) writing and spelling • Private tutoring includes accessing the student’s needs, developing an individualized education program and implementation of that program. Palisades resident. Call Brandi, (310) 230-9890
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 & Span-ish! 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
TRAVELING TO MEXICO, South or Central America or Spain? For tourism or work? I can help you with Spanish communication. I am a Palisades resident from South America. Great experience. I teach all ages, students, businesspeople. All professionals, groups ok. (310) 741-8422
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
TUTOR—EXETER/YALE GRAD. Palisades resident. Specializes in English, History & Spanish. All levels. Preparation for college applications. SAT, ISEE. Get your child organized; develop reading, writing, critical thinking. Justin, (310) 801-1048
ENGLISH TEACHER. I can tutor in essay writing, grammar and important test preparation. Call Louise, (310) 459-2433
LEARN TO SPEAK FRENCH LIKE THE FRENCH DO! Private lessons in conversational French. You’ll be ready for Paris. Will Paris be ready for you? (310) 770-8864
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
THE TOWN & COUNTRY BUILDERS • General Contractors • State Lic. #441191 • Remodeling • Additions • Masonry • Concrete • Flagstone • Patio • Stone Wall • Tile • Fireplace • BBQ • Deck • Brick • Steps • Retaining Walls • Driveway • PLEASE CALL (310) 578-7108 • FREE ESTIMATES
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
D.J. CARPENTRY & REPAIRS. Serving the Palisades 13 yrs. Non-lic. No job too small. Prompt, friendly service. (310) 454-4121, cell (310) 367-6383
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
ALL SEASONS PAINTING. Interior/exterior, local licensed color specialist for 30 years. Kitchen cabinet clean-up. Fast, clean & on time. Lic. #571061. Call (310) 678-7913
REMODELING 16v
KANAN CONSTRUCTION • References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451 • DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN
LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464
COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Michael Hoff Construction today, (310) 230-2930
ARCHER JORDAN • Design • Craftsmanship • Management • Lic. #908588. James Jordan, (310) 579-7722
ROOFING 16w
PALISADES ROOFING • All types of roofing. Waterproofing & water damage repairs. Best service • Best price • Guaranteed • Lic. #751137. (310) 230-2930. Fax (310) 230-2931
HELP WANTED 17
DRIVERS: TEAMS EARN TOP DOLLAR plus great benefits. Solo drivers also needed for Western Regional. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123
DENTAL-ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. Exclusive office in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity. Call (310) 454-0317
FULL-TIME PREPARATOR for The J. Paul Getty Trust. Requisition Number: 2889. More information go to: www.getty.edu
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
LOCAL DERMATOLOGY OFFICE needs part-time front-office help. Reliable, professional, flexible hours, experience helpful. References a must. Fax CV to (310) 454-5027
NANNY NEEDED for family with 2 children, F/T, Live in, Tues.-Sat. Must speak English, drive and have own trans, and have newborn experience. Please call (310) 344-1740
BABYSITTER NEEDED in Palisades 2 days a week, after school (starting at 1:00 or 2:30 p.m.) until 6:30 p.m. Extra hours are available, but not necessary. Must drive, car provided. Excellent English required to assist with homework for 2 grammar school children. Must be happy, active/energetic person with experience with children. (Tuesdays and Thursdays would be ideal.) Call (310) 740-1266
TEACHER: Top Westside independent school seeks Middle School math teacher for September. BA & 3+ yrs exp teaching math necessary. Ex. Salary + benefits. Creative, energetic educators should send resume to Head of School, P.O. Box 1710, Pacific Palisades, Ca 90272.
PART TIME ASSIST. for design related office. Maintain sample library & client data base. Proficient in word & excel. Neat, organized & courteous, with good math & writing skills. Flex. hrs. (310) 230-1616. Send resume to helen@hmresourcegroup.com
FINE STATIONERY STORE in Santa Monica, specializing in custom invitations seeks experienced reliable & detail oriented sales assistant to provide creative guidance & a high level of customer service. Excellent communication skills & knowledge of grammar & etiquette a must. 4-5 days per/wk. incl. Sat. Email resume brendahimmel@verizon.net
HOUSEKEEPER, FULL-TIME, take charge, experienced, must speak English, have car, Insurance, CA. Lic. Familiar with Palisades & Santa Monica. Two adults, light cooking, shopping, errands. Live-out. (310) 459-3091
AUTOS 18b
CASH 4 MERCEDES BENZ/BMW $ 1980-1995, running or not. Any questions, please call (310) 995-5898
NEAR-MINT MERCEDES E320. One owner, all records. 1998. Black/tan. Only 60K+ miles. Always garaged. $10,500. (310) 454-1946
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
S.M. MOV. SALE! BEAUT. Hi-end trad. Furn/furngs. China/glassware/silver/Collectibles/books/kitch, hsehold gds. 249 18th St. (1 blk So. San Vicente). Fri.-Sat., April 4-5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.bmdawson.com for pix/details.
PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
MALE BORDER COLLIE puppy. 9 weeks. $500. Call Paul, (310) 459-4745
MISCELLANEOUS 18g
DODGER TICKETS AVAILABLE. Field level behind home plate. Four tickets+parking pass included. April 14, 24; July 27; August 14. (310) 459-3458
SURFBOARD FOR SALE. 8’-2” Al Merrick Clark foam. Perfect shape with bag. $800. Call Wayne, (310) 459-2193
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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
WILL PAY CASH for used watches. I will buy your used watch such as Cartier & Rolex. All brands considered. (310) 717-9917 or netplay@mac.com
