The Palisades-Malibu YMCA pool, located in Temescal Canyon on Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy land, closed in February due to necessary and expensive plumbing repairs (with guesses going as high as $400,000). Whether the pool ever reopens depends on an interpretation of ‘the useful life of the facility.’ In 1994, the YMCA and the Conservancy operated under a basic agreement: ‘Conservancy will honor the existing pool lease between the Synod and the YMCA for the term of that lease and will continue the lease on the same terms thereafter for the existing useful life of the existing pool. The parties agree that on the expiration of said existing life, the parties will enter into negotiations for the possible replacement of said pool on such reasonable conditions as can be agreed to at such time for the continued use and/or management of the facility by the YMCA.’ In a May 29 e-mail to the Palisadian-Post, the Conservancy’s executive director, Joe Edmiston, wrote: ‘The YMCA pool is at the end of its useful life and hundreds of thousands of dollars will be required to bring it up to standard.’ He cited the YMCA/Conservancy agreement and continued: ‘We expect to receive proposals from the YMCA (and perhaps other groups). Meanwhile, it is good news for the entire community that the Rose Gilbert Pool at Palisades High will be dedicated in August, with construction finished as soon as funding will allow. Perhaps those most interested in quickly resuming local swimming would be wise to consider a contribution to that pool.’ Carol Pfannkuche, the Y’s executive director, responded to Edmiston’s statement in an e-mail to Edmiston and the Post: ‘One point of clarification: the YMCA does not believe the pool has reached the end of its useful life. In past discussions, you have stated that you are not in the pool business and it is up to the YMCA to determine what needs to be fixed and how to pay for it. We have every hope and expectation that rehabilitation of the existing pool is possible.’ Edmiston responded, ‘A $400,000 fix may give the pool a new lease on life but that major investment doesn’t fall within the terms of the November 1994 agreement which speaks of the ‘existing useful life of the existing pool.’ ‘But, I’m no pool expert. We shall consult with such [experts] and with the Attorney General’s office with respect to the proper interpretation of the 1994 agreement. ‘Most importantly, we look forward to seeing your proposal soon and being able to evaluate it with respect to the mission of the Conservancy.’
Marquez Knolls Wins Cell-Tower Fight
Pacific Palisades resident Amy Carlton has spent the past nine months spearheading an effort to prevent the installation of a cell phone tower in her neighborhood. And her efforts have paid off. ‘I can’t say how relieved I am as well as all the neighbors,’ said Carlton, who lives on Charmel Place in the Marquez Knolls area. On May 21, the West Los Angeles Commissioners upheld Associate Zoning Administrator Patricia Brown’s decision to deny a conditional use permit to T-Mobile for the construction of an antenna at 1343 Charmel Place. T-Mobile wanted to place a cell tower disguised as a palm tree next to a water tank on land owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and 20 feet from Carlton’s home. On March 10, Brown denied the conditional use permit, citing that the 45-foot antenna would be too close to four homes and would not be consistent with the character of the neighborhood. She found that T-Mobile had failed to identify alternative sites. T-Mobile appealed Brown’s decision because ‘We felt we came in with a good product that would serve the community,’ said Clark Harris, T-Mobile senior development manager for Los Angeles. The company believed that the cell tower fit in with the palm and eucalyptus trees on the property. ‘We were on a utility property, and we thought the visual ‘ to the best of our ability ‘ matched the existing foliage,’ Harris said. Since losing the appeal, Harris said the company has realized that the Charmel location will not work and does not plan to pursue the possibility further. ‘We have not finalized whether we are going to look for another location,’ Harris said. Carlton and her neighbors presented their case against the installation of a cell tower before Brown and again in front of the West L.A. Commission. Carlton had solicited and received the support of many community groups, including the Pacific Palisades Community Council, the Pacific Palisades Civic League, the Pacific Palisades Residents Association and the Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association. The Council opposed the cell tower during a November 2007 meeting, citing that the tower does not match the neighborhood aesthetically because the homes are restricted to a height limit of 35 feet and there are no above ground utilities. The Council also expressed concern that the tower could commercialize a primarily residential neighborhood and be a potential safety hazard if it fell in an earthquake. Community groups and neighbors also argued that the Santa Ana winds could cause the tower to fall on nearby houses, Carlton said. In addition, Carlton and her neighbors expressed concern about the property value of their homes, contending that the tower might scare away potential buyers. Carlton said she is grateful to all of the support she received. She did, however, encounter some resistance from community members who wanted the tower installed. ‘We understand everyone wants cell service, but it shouldn’t be against the zoning laws,’ Carlton said. Haldis Toppel, president of the Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association, said the cell service in the neighborhood is fractured because of the mountainous topography, and community members do want better service for personal and business use. It’s also important to have the service in case of an emergency because the police and fire departments rely on cell phones for communication. But the neighborhood was not the proper location for the tower. ‘T-Mobile ignored the fact that the developers of that neighborhood had gone through great pain and expense to move the blight of public utilities underground,’ Toppel said. She believes the zoning administrator and commissioners’ decision was influenced by the fact that there are alternative sites available, and ‘it was clearly driven by the solidarity of the Marquez Knolls residents and the Palisades civic organizations in opposing the proposed site in order to make our community a better place to live.’
Major PaliHi Leadership Changes
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
The leadership at Palisades Charter High School will undergo a major transition with the departure of three administrators and the possible addition of a new principal this fall. Margaret Evans, director of admissions and attendance, and Charlotte Atlas director of compliance, discipline and facilities, have decided to retire. Director of Instruction Lauren Allen, who has worked at the school this year as the director of instruction, will also be leaving. Tuesday evening, the PaliHi governing board voted to offer the principal post to Martin Griffin, who currently works for the Escondido Union High School District. He would replace Marcia Haskin, who came out of retirement last year to fill the position. As of presstime, Griffin had not yet accepted the job (see story, page 4). ‘I have enjoyed my time here,’ Evans told the Palisadian-Post. ‘I used to wear a button that said ‘I love my job.” Evans has spent the past 12 years at PaliHi and 32 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Atlas has worked for the high school for eight years. The search for their replacements has begun, said Colleen McCarthy, human resources director. ‘We are trying to fill the positions as soon as possible,’ said Rene Rodman, board chair. Executive Director Amy Dresser-Held, who is in her third year and on maternity leave, will be able to provide stability this fall, Rodman said. Haskin has also agreed to stay-on as either the principal or as a part-time advisor to the new principal. ‘We are really appreciative of everyone’s contributions to date,’ Rodman said. School officials have decided to reallocate Atlas’ and Evans’ job duties. The new positions will now be called the director of student services and the manager of operations. The director of student services will report to the principal and be in charge of tasks such as attendance, admissions, discipline and student activities. The manager of operations will report to the executive director and oversee operations such as technology, parking and transportation. ‘We had some duel reporting situations,’ Rodman said. ‘We wanted to split duties that were clearly under the principal and clearly under the executive director.’ Board members Vicky Francis and Steve Klima expressed concern that the new director of student services would have too much work because he or she would have more job responsibilities than the other administrator. ‘I can see this person living here,’ Klima said. ‘This is a huge burden to whoever takes this position.’ Board member Eileen Savage, however, said that if needed, the job duties could be altered in the future. Evans started with Los Angeles School District as a long-term substitute teacher and then became a full-time business teacher at Berendo Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business from Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee and two master’s degrees in business and administration at Cal State L.A. In 1986, Evans decided to pursue administration because she thought she could influence more students on campus. Since her arrival at PaliHi, she has driven students who were struggling with attendance to school in the morning. One time, she spent hours sitting inside a car comforting a depressed student who was reluctant to come into the school. She coaxed him inside and has since seen him laughing and joking with friends. Evans also helped start the teleparent computer system, where teachers create automated messages about a student’s performance or attendance that are telephoned to parents. In retirement, she plans to spend time with her husband, Edd; two children, Mia and Edward; and six grandchildren. She said she will miss her job and loves to see former students. They often thank her for the influence she had on their lives. ‘I have helped a lot of kids,’ she said, smiling and gesturing toward the many thank-you cards and gifts in her office. ‘I have had a lot I affected.’
Chamber Installation Dinner, June 12
Gavin MacLeod Signs on for Second Term as Honorary Mayor
The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce will hold its 59th Annual Installation Dinner on Thursday, June 12, at the Riviera Country Club. The festivities, including dancing, begin at 6 p.m. During the evening, actor Gavin MacLeod (‘The Love Boat’ and ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’) will be sworn in for a second two-year term as the town’s honorary mayor. He becomes only the fourth celebrity to serve a second term, joining John Raitt, Steve Guttenberg, and MacLeod’s good pal, the late Ted Knight. Antonia Balfour, co-owner of Oasis Palisades, a new health spa in Marquez, will receive a gavel as the new Chamber president. She succeeds Palisades resident Brad Lusk of Sunrise Senior Living Santa Monica. The Mort Farberow Businessperson of the Year Award will be presented to longtime Palisadian David Williams, owner of Mogan’s Caf’ in the Highlands and the longtime (recently retired) soccer coach at Palisades High. Criteria for this award are the three C’s that the late Farberow valued dearly: ‘Community,’ ‘Chamber’ and ‘Children.’ Past recipients have been Bob Benton, Bob Sharka, Roberta Donohue, Cheryel Kanan and Sam Lagana. This year’s Beautification Award (presented by representatives of the Palisades Rotary Club) will go to Palisades Charter High School, in recognition of its $1.7-million makeover of the school’s long-neglected football field and running track. Through its addition of a synthetic track and artificial turf field, Pali has significantly improved the aesthetics along Temescal Canyon Road while expanding year-round use of the facility. The annual Best New Business Award will be given to Palisadian Nicole Howard for her Internet endeavor, ThisWeekinPalisades.com, an online calendar of upcoming events in the community. Launched in 2006, the interactive site provides local residents with a weekly e-mail update each Thursday, designed to help them with their weekend planning. Along with Balfour, Lusk and Williams, the Chamber’s new executive board will include president-elect Ramis Sadrieh (Technology for You!), vice president John Petrick (Perennial Financial Services), vice president Greg Wood (Palisades Charter High School), and past presidents Roberta Donohue (Palisadian-Post publisher and Post Printing), Sandy Eddy (The Discovery Shop), and Roy Robbins (Roy Robbins Gifts and Stationery). The new board of directors will consist of Sanda Alcaly (Coldwell Banker), Brett Bjornson (attorney), Rena Bornstein (Cognitiatives), Zara Guivi (CalNational Bank), Nicole Howard, Sam Lagana (Pepperdine University), Jennifer Lowe (Metrocities Mortgage), and Angela Parker (Body Inspired Fitness). Leaving the Board will be Dr. Robert Bornstein and Lester Wood. Sam Lagana will serve as the evening’s emcee. The invocation will be read by Brother Atmananda of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. Live musical entertainment will be performed by Ernie Hernandez and his orchestra. Silent auction items will be on display. Dinner reservations ($77 per person) can be made at the Chamber office on Antioch or by calling (310) 459-7963.
Ruth Purdy Hoyt, 100
Ruth Purdy Hoyt, daughter of Elbert C. Purdy and Elethea Hunt Purdy of Croton Falls, New York, and wife of Hamilton C. Hoyt, died peacefully at St. John’s Hospital on May 29 at the age of 100. She was a longtime resident of Chappaqua, New York, but moved to Pacific Palisades in 1994 to be closer to her daughter, Susan Hoyt Holloway, and grandchildren Linda and John Holloway. Ruth will be missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in her name be sent to the Croton Falls Community Church, P.O. Box 25, Croton Falls, NY 10519. Caption: Ruth Purdy Hoyt
Beverly Mischer, 31-Year Resident, 69
Longtime resident Beverly Jean Mischer passed away on May 30 in her Pacific Palisades home. She was 69. Beverly was born in Sandusky, Ohio to parents Rolland and Elsa Meyers. She spent her childhood playing on Lake Erie with her cousins and younger sister, Christine. She attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas where she received a degree in English, and met and married Don Mischer in 1960. She and Don traveled the world together, living in Saudi Arabia for a year, before starting a family in Washington, D.C. After living in Manhattan for six years (Don was an entertainment director and producer), they moved to the Palisades in 1977 where they raised their two daughters, Jennifer and Heather. Beverly loved making her home in the Palisades and was an active member of the community, serving as co-leader of two Girl Scout troops and president of AFS at Palisades High (which Jennifer attended). She frequently hiked the Temescal Canyon trails and always had a front row seat at the Fourth of July parade. Beverly went on to earn her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and taught communications at Loyola Marymount University. She was a generous supporter of the arts, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and the Democratic Party. She loved to travel and visited parts of the world she said as a little girl she never imagined she would see. Beverly has touched our lives deeply with her great sense of adventure, her wealth of knowledge and wit, and her abundant, effervescent spirit. She is survived by her two daughters and her former husband. A memorial will be held at the Bel- Air Bay Club on Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 – THURSDAY, JUNE 12
` THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Author Susan O’Brien will discuss and sign her ‘The Gluten-Free Vegan’ and ‘Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Cooking’ cookbooks, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. FRIDAY, JUNE 6 California Court of Appeal Judge Arthur Gilbert, a resident of Pacific Palisades, discusses ‘Under Submission,’ a collection of his essays published in The Daily Journal, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Final concert of the season by the St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra and Choir, featuring music of Handel, Vaughan Williams and Persichetti, 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda. Admission at the door: $25. SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Reception for Cynthia Baskin and her exhibit of abstract art, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Palisades Symphony Orchestra holds its 38th Annual Young Artists Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Palisades High School’s Mercer Hall. Admission is free. MONDAY, JUNE 9 Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, will feature poets Holaday Mason and Robert Carroll, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. (See story, page 13.) TUESDAY, JUNE 10 The Temescal Canyon Association hiking group will ascend Mandeville Canyon to visit the 1950’s missile site on San Vicente Peak. Public invited. Meet for carpooling at 6 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot. No dogs. Expect to be back between 8 and 9 p.m. Contacts: visit temcanyon.org or call (310) 459-5931. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Monthly meeting of the Pacific Palisades AARP chapter, 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Public invited. THURSDAY, JUNE 12 Greg Wood, the chief business officer at Palisades Charter High School, will speak at the Palisades Rotary Club breakfast meeting, 7:15 a.m. at Gladstone’s restaurant on PCH at Sunset. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Palisadian Norman Thrower discusses ‘Maps & Civilizations: Cartography in Culture and Society,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 5, 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
PRICED TO SELL! PRIME RIVIERA * LARGE LOT! * $3,795,000 • 4 BR, 4 BA. Breakfast room, formal dining, LRG living room, master suite, pool, guest house, etc. Remodel or build new. Don’t miss this opportunity! Broker, Marco Rufo, (310) 552-3017
THE BEST DEAL in the PALISADES by owner. Sale price. $1,750,000. Owner will carry $1,650,000. Marginal credit ok. (No qualifying required.) 4 bdrm, 3 ba. Exquisite shape. Great neighborhood. Must be ready to close. (818) 307-6434
HOMES WANTED 1b
WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887
USC PROFESSORS (husband & wife) wanting to purchase guest house/guest garage w/ living qtrs or detached livable bldg in Pac Pal. (310) 433-3436, (310) 433-2984, friedmac@rockisland.com
FURNISHED HOMES 2
FULLY FURNISHED/UNFURN & tastefully remodeled. 3 bdrm, 2 ba cul-de-sac home in Marquez school district. Great floor plan. New kitchen & bath. 6 mos.-1 yr. $5,500/mo. Agent Gwen, (310) 749-8821
UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
3 BDRM, 1 BA. $4,000/mo. util. incl. 2 car pking, close to village, schools, shops & beach. No pets. Appliances, W/D, D/W refridg. By appt only. Eric, (310) 428-3364
EL MEDIO BLUFFS 3 bdrm, 2 ba, Cape Cod. Corner lot, charming. 1/2 blk walk to bluffs. $6,000/mo. Call Elizabeth, (310) 293-8999
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM guesthouse + fam rm, view, rec rm, NO KITCHEN. Small ref., hot plate, micwv, AC/heat. Cable, internet, util. incl in rent. $1,800/mo. (310) 454-9337
1 BDRM, 1 BA six unit vintage building. Hdwd & tile, ldry in bldg. Front & back patio. Light and bright. Parking avail. $1,700/mo. 1 yr. lease. (424) 228-4570
PAC PAL APT w/ mtn vu. Unfurn upper 1 bdrm, 1 ba quiet bldg w/ pool. Light & airy. Laundry on-site. Hdwd flrs. 1 car prkg inclded. 1 yr min lease. Credit ck. Sm pet ok w/ dep. $1,795/mo. + $1,795 dep. Call Jay, (310) 200-0063 (shown by appt only.)
APT 4 RENT IN EDGEWATER TOWERS. 3 BR, 3 BA with beautiful ocean view. Avail unfurn or furn. Call or email for pictures. (310) 887-1333; cybersepehr@yahoo.com
PALISADES 1 BDRM apt, upper, sunny, new paint, carpet, large kitchen, gas stove, fridge, one year lease, covered parking, storage, laundry. No pets. Non-smoker. $1,325/mo. (310) 477-6767
CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
PANORAMIC WHITEWATER VIEWS! Just steps to beach, 5 min. to SM. Fantastic top floor 2 BR+2 BA w/all new interior: Hdwd, granite, stainless steel. Ocean view deck. W/D. Garage. Quiet & safe. Greatly reduced to $3,980/mo. (310) 230-4200 • www.MalibuCoastline.com
MALIBU CONDO. 2+2, wide ocean view, oak flrs, FP, pool, jacuzzi, pvt gdn area, large lanai, close prox to Pepperdine, mkts, shops, P.O., etc. Lease $3,150/mo. (310) 456-0047
RENTALS TO SHARE 3a
SHARING A HOME in the Palisades Highlands. Private room+bath & office. Fully furnished in gorgeous home. Util incl. Private club. $6,000/mo. (310) 454-3739
WANTED TO RENT 3b
LOCAL EMPLOYED male seeks guesthouse. Quiet, local references. Non-smoker, no pets. Call Palisades Post, (310) 454-1321
FEMALE PALISADES resident seeks housing. Guest house/studio/condo or home to share. Quiet, clean, responsible, spiritual, genuine. N/S, Local refs. (310) 801-8877
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
PALISADES OFFICE suites available in the heart of the VILLAGE including 1) Single office suites with windows in each office starting from $1,300 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 1,400 sf to 2,400 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Brett at (310) 591-8789 or email brett@hp-cap.com
VACATION RENTALS 3e
SUMMER RENTAL 6/1-9/1. Furnished garden studio with kitchenette, util, WI/FI, W/D, N/S, no pets. $1,100/mo. (310) 740-7928 or picasaweb.google.com/aimeeb/gardenapartment
MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
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INCOME INVESTMENTS 5a
SEEK PRIVATE INVESTOR for short term $200K bridge loan. 10 pts. for 6 mos or less. Secured by real estate. No brokers please. (310) 454-0685
LOST & FOUND 6a
FOUND: MALE CAT, black with white boots and chest. Unusual tail. No collar. Call to identify. (310) 459-6180
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
QUICKBOOKS PRO, QUICKEN for small business. Shirley has room for one more client. Call (310) 570-6085
COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
MARIE’S MAC & PC OUTCALL. I CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE WITH: • Consultation on best hard/software for your needs • Setting up & configuring your system & applications • Teaching you how to use your Mac or PC • Upgrades: Mac OS & Windows • Internet: DSL, Wireless, E-mail, Remote Access • Key Applications: MS Office, Filemaker, Quicken • Contact Managers, Networking, File Sharing, Data backup • Palm, Visor, Digital Camera, Scanner, CD Burning. FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL — BEST RATES. (310) 262-5652
YOUR OWN TECH GURU * SET-UP, TUTORING, REPAIR, INTERNET. Problem-Free Computing, Guaranteed. Satisfying Clients Since 1992. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! COMPUTER WORKS! Alan Perla (310) 455-2000
THE DETECHTIVES™. PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE MAC SPECIALISTS. PATIENT, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE. WE COVER ALL THINGS MAC • Consulting • Installation • Training and Repair for Beginners to Advanced Users • Data recovery • Networks • Wireless Internet & more • (310) 838-2254 • William Moorefield • www.thedetechtives.com
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f
PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? an estate sale? a moving sale? a yard sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish. • BARBARA DAWSON • Garage Sale Specialist • (310) 454-0359 • bmdawson@verizon.net • www.bmdawson.com • Furniture • Antiques • Collectibles • Junque • Reliable professionals • Local References
SOLAR/WIND ENERGY 7l
ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERING SOLAR • GO SOLAR • TAX INCENTIVES! Design & engineering solar/wind systems • Huge rebates • Financing available • Local Palisades contractor • Lic. #912279 • Call for free consultation: (877) 898-1948
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
NANNY/BABYSITTING. Full time, Mon.-Fri. Live out. 15 yrs exp. Good English, own car, great local references. Available now. Please call Catalina, (213) 383-3727, (213) 500-8902
PART-TIME SITTER available. Creative and caring. 10 yrs+ experience with children 3-12 years. Great local references. Please call (310) 463-3181
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 AVAILABLE Monday-Friday. References. Experienced. Call Violeta, (310) 425-9015, (818) 391-8647
HOUSEKEEPER, ELDERCARE, BABYSITTER. Own transportation. Excellent references. Please call Irma, (310) 280-0785
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER experienced many years. Own car, references, speak English. Available Monday-Friday. Call Flor, (323) 308-7803
HOUSEKEEPING/NANNY avail. Mon.-Thurs. Great local references. Own car. Speak English. Call Silvia, (213) 804-0832 or (213) 427-9609
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
MISCELLANEOUS 13j
BBQ CLEANING SERVICE. Summer’s the time to fire up the grill. Let us clean it for you. Fresh grills. Call Dustin Logan Minium, (310) 962-5784
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
SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
SWIM LESSONS or LIFEGUARD. Experienced, Red Cross cert. female college student. Great w/ kids. Local resident. Please call Emily, (310) 913-0959
TUTORS 15e
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 25+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. Teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530
SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614
MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145
PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134
CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & Spanish! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722
EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grade levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT/AP • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593, (310) 980-6071
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
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
R.N.D. MASONRY & REPAIR. Brick, block, stone, concrete, stucco. No job too big or small. Free est. (310) 924-0959, (424) 298-7374
CONSTRUCTION 16d
CASTLE CONSTRUCTION. New homes, remodeling, additions, fine finish carpentry. Serving the Westside for 25 yrs. Lic. #649995. Call James, (310) 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
CONTRACTOR, bonded, insured for remodeling rms, additions, bathrms, kitchen, windows, painting, construction on hillside, blueprints, deal w/ city inspections. Lic. #887326. Call for free est.: (888) 783-7195
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
GREENHOUSE Handyman & Home Maintenance. Major & Minor Home Repairs/Installations. Green Home Improvements & Retrofits. Termite/Moisture Damage Specialist. (800) 804-8810
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p
SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686
PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r
PAUL HORST • Interior & Exterior • PAINTING • 54 YEARS OF SERVICE. Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 • (310) 454-4630 • Bonded & Insured
TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Ref’s. Lic. #715099
SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com
ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. 35 years in service. License #637882. Call (310) 454-6604
PACIFIC PAINTING SINCE 1979 • Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial • Custom painting • Wallpaper removal • Drywall repair • Bonded & Ins. Lic. #908913. (310) 954-7170
REMODELING 16v
KANAN CONSTRUCTION. References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451. DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN
LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464
COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION. New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Michael Hoff Construction today, (424) 202-8619
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DRIVERS: TEAMS EARN TOP DOLLAR plus great benefits. Solo drivers also needed for Western Regional. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123
WORLD-RENOWNED PLASTIC surgeon looking for an admin assist & patient relations coordinator to join our team in Pac Pal. Will train & reward generously. Call (310) 459-6792
COSMETIC RN. World-renowned plastic surgeon. Pacific Palisades. Injectables/laser. Call (310) 459-6792
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Immediate F/T. Pacific Palisades solar company. Requires 3+ yrs exp. Excellent communications & computer skills. Submit resume to info@sunkingsolarpv.com
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. Immediate F/T. Pacific Palisades solar company requires 2+ yrs. power systems exp. CAD, proposal writing, excellent computer & communications skills. Submit resume to info@sunkingsolarpv.com
P/T ADMIN ASST for top Pacific Palisades realtor. Must have initiative, be reliable and a multi-tasker and have professional/communication skills. Word, Outlook & Publisher proficiency a must. Please email hollydavis@earthlink.net or call (310) 230-7377
EARN $1,000-$3,200 a month to drive new cars with ads. www.AdCarJobs.com
SEEKING PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER (min. 12 ECE units, higher degree in child development preferred) and Parent & Me Support Teacher. Preschool Teacher candidate must be dependable, have strong communication skills (written & verbal), be committed to continued professional growth, be able to establish meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, children and families, and be able to develop and implement age appropriate, open-ended, process-oriented activities for children 3 to 5 years old. Knowledge of Reggio Emilia philosophy is a plus. Support Teacher candidate must be reliable, have min. 6 ECE units or be in process of obtaining them. Email: methodistpreschool@yahoo.com
L/I NANNY/Housekeeper needed full time. Must drive, speak English with good references. (310) 246-9921
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
1969 PORSCHE. Project needs some body/interior work. Good engine, original miles, sun roof, new tires, new clutch. Needs batteries. (310) 454-6891, (310) 985-3670
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
QUALITY YARD SALE. We have everything you are looking for and more. Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1035 Embury St.
GARAGE SALE, Sat. & Sun., June 7th & 8th, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 950 Iliff St. Household items, furniture, crafts, clothing, kitchen and much, much more!
BEL-AIR GATED HOME! Whole hse! Everythg Vintage! Furn/furnishgs/2 iron patio sets. Baldwin Grand piano (white)! Shelves of books! Mature plants! hsehold/kitch goods/linen/ silv. plate/china/ceramics/dolls/clothes/Hi-end costume jewelry. So much more! 143 Groverton Pl. (No. of Sunset/East of West Gate/ West of Westwd Plza.) TG 632, A-1. FRI.-SAT., Jun. 6-7; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/info:www.bmdawson.com
ESTATE SALE—FINE FURNITURE. Sat., June 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 607 Via de la Paz. Antique Italian din/set w/ 6 chairs. Oriental style side cabinet/hutch, bdrm/set (armoire/dresser/ nightstand/king-size mattress & box springs, misc. hsehold stuff. See pics & items on www.GREATSTUFFonsale.com or call (310) 928-3140
YARD SALE. 623 Via de la Paz. FRI.-SAT., June 6-7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Designer clothes, furn, old books, dishes, glass. One-of-a-kind pieces. Teen stuff! All high end.
HUGE MOVING SALE! Couches, bedroom furniture, mirrors, pool table, outdoor furniture, books & bookcases, baby furniture & baby gear and much, much more! Saturday, June 7th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 470 El Medio Ave., Pac Pal.
PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
YORKIE AKC PUPS. Yorkie female pups. Vet checked, shots, dewormed. 1-yr health guarantee. Local delivery. $1,200. (630) 779-9675
SCOOTER SALES 18f
NEW “VESPA STYLE” SCOOTERS for sale. Fun & dependable. 150cc. Automatic, ABS brakes. Starting at only $1,500. 100 mpg WOW! (310) 403-2367 • scooterexcel@yahoo.com
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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
Justine Saylors, PaliHi Alum, 46
Artist and photographer Justine May Saylors died on May 24 in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She was 46. Saylors (n’e Walters) was born in Santa Monica on October 25, 1961 and moved to Pacific Palisades at the age of 18 months with her mother Kathy Mellen, who had also been raised in the Palisades. After graduating from Palisades High School, Saylors got her first job at El Toro Air Force Base, working as an artist rendering jet planes. She had a jet cabin simulator in her office. She left this position when she married Dan Kowalski in 1986, and soon had a son, Lance. The family then moved to Lake Oswego. She married her current husband, Eric Saylors, in 2000. Sadly, her son Lance Kowalski passed away in October 2003 at age 13 from neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. During his illness, Saylors was her son’s caregiver and became involved with Angel Moms, a support organization providing solace to parents shepherding their children through cancer and other serious diseases. Saylors was featured in the Washington Post in 2006 for the haunting and popular musical playlists she created and shared online to commemorate Lance and to help other grieving parents. In addition to her husband, Saylors is survived by her mother, Kathy Mellen (stepfather Bob); grandmothers Larrain Barber and Doretta Andersen; stepdaughter Loren Saylors and various uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial was held in Oregon in May.
Palisadians Spike Lions to Title
Six Pacific Palisades boys made history two Saturdays ago at Cal State Dominguez Hills, as they led the Westlake Village Oaks Christian volleyball team to its fourth consecutive CIF Southern Section Division IV championship with a 23-25, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23 victory over Thousand Oaks Oak Park. The Lions’ final victory avenged a pair of Tri-Valley League defeats to their archrivals, who were seeded No. 1 in the playoffs. The Eagles were trying to wrest the title away from second-seeded Oaks Christian and make amends for a loss to the Lions in the 2006 final. Oaks Christian (22-4) lost only one game in five postseason matches. Senior Paul Peterson, one of the six local players on the squad, holds the unique distinction of ending his high school career having won four CIF titles while playing three different positions (outside hitter, libero and setter). Peterson ran the floor expertly in the finals, tallying 54 assists and eight digs against Oak Park. Two other returning seniors from Pacific Palisades, opposite hitters Blake Fol and Dalton Gerlach, were instrumental to the Lions’ triumph. Fol had 21 digs and 12 digs and Gerlach added 15 kills and 12 digs in the championship match. Local juniors Shaun Powers (a defensive specialist who five digs in the finals), Oliver MacPherson (back row) and Charlie Caldwell (outside hitter) also contributed mightily to Oaks Christian’s title run. Amazingly, all six players also played for and graduated eighth-grade from Calvary Christian School, winning the Delphic League volleyball title in 2004. In the finals grudge match, the Lions built a 18-13 lead in the third game only to see Oak Park (23-5) storm back to take a 24-21 lead. Fol’s three kills in a row put the Lions in front, 25-24, then Alani Fua and Dominic Denham combined for a stuff block on game point as Oaks Christian seized control of the match. The Lions roared to a 20-13 lead in the clinching game but Oak Park crept to within 24-23 before Denham’s kill ended the contest and started a wild celebration on court with fans and Oaks Christian Coach George Hees.
