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PaliHi Wins City Academic Decathlon; Advances to State

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Palisades High team members leap from their chairs as they learn they have won the LAUSD
Palisades High team members leap from their chairs as they learn they have won the LAUSD

While most kids head home at the end of the school day, nine Palisades Charter High School students often stayed until 9 p.m. this fall, studying subjects such as math, economics and literature. Last week, they were rewarded for their hard work when they won the Los Angeles Unified School District’s annual Academic Decathlon. The contest took place on January 26 and February 2 at Bravo Magnet High School and UCLA. The PaliHi team competed against more than 550 students representing 64 schools, winning for the first time since 1990. ‘I had never won anything before,’ senior Weylin Wagnon told the Palisadian-Post. ‘It felt good’ I worked really hard, and I didn’t know it would pay off as well as it did.’ The students were honored for their achievement during a dinner at the L.A. Convention Center on February 5. They will now compete at the state tournament March 8 to 10 in Sacramento. If they win, they will head to the nationals in Garden Grove. ‘They are so disciplined and dedicated,’ said Chris Lee, a social studies teacher who coached the team with math teacher Minh Ha Ngo. ‘They are supportive of each other and goal-oriented. I’m so proud of them.’ The team includes Wagnon, Kevin Gould, Sun Jong Ji, Thomas Krane, Jamie Lopez, Marvin Lopez, Preston Mendell, Hannah Moulthrop and Karl Niu. The students competed in 10 events. They took written exams in math, economics, science, literature, art and music. They also participated in the Super Quiz and Super Quiz Relay, a written and oral exam that tests students on a different academic topic every year. This year’s subject was the Civil War. In addition, each competitor wrote an essay and gave a speech. The judges interviewed them about their goals, accomplishments and extracurricular activities. The students were divided into groups of three to compete in three divisions based on their grade point average: Honors (3.75 to 4.0), Scholastic (3.0 to 3.74) and Varsity. The top two students in each division had their scores count toward the overall team score, which for Pali was 50,122 points out of a possible 60,000. Although there were separate divisions, the students were judged by the same standards. ‘I like that everyone is on a level playing field,’ said Wagnon, who competed for the first time. ‘The subjects are different every year, so how hard we work at it determines how well we do.’ Gould and Wagnon had the second-highest scores of all competitors in the Honors and Varsity divisions, respectively. Niu and Mendell were the third-highest scorers of all students in Honors and Varsity, respectively. Krane and Wagnon earned perfect scores in the Super Quiz Relay. Senior Jamie Lopez received a $100 award as one of L.A. city’s most inspirational participants. Her coaches nominated her based on input from the team. ‘Jamie worked extremely hard and pushed herself,’ Lee said. ‘Her efforts really inspired the others.’ The students were chosen for the team based on teacher recommendations and test scores. About 50 students tried out last May; 12 students were chosen to prepare for the contest and from that group, nine were selected to compete. The team began preparing in July, meeting two days a week. In the fall, the students started studying at 12:30 p.m. and stayed on campus until 7 to 9 p.m. They received an elective credit for their participation. A number of parents and teachers helped. English teacher Rose Gilbert, who is 89 and still in the classroom, coached the students in speech, and six of them received gold medals. Trisha Murray, a doctor and Kevin Gould’s mom, taught the team about infectious diseases ‘ a topic that would be on the science test. The students also scrimmaged against other high schools. Some of the team members say the competition exposed them to career possibilities. Wagnon, 17, enjoyed learning about infectious diseases and is now interested in a career in medicine. He plans to attend a UC school. Gould, also 17, discovered a passion for economics and is considering studying the subject at Columbia University in New York this fall. Senior Jamie Lopez, 17, never imagined that she would develop such close bonds with her teammates. They spent so much time together ‘we are like a family,’ she said. Gould agreed. ‘I love the camaraderie of the team. We study and work hard, but we also tell jokes and have a great time.’

Dr. Love: Innovative Leader In Breast Cancer Research

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Dr. Susan Love
Dr. Susan Love
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

The time has come for Dr. Susan Love to close up shop and move out of the Palisades. The pioneer breast cancer researcher, whose investigation into the causes of breast cancer, boosted by a recently awarded $1-million grant, is moving to larger digs in Santa Monica in March. ‘The ironic part is that in 1995, I relocated my research foundation from Santa Barbara to Pacific Palisades to be close to home,’ says Love, who has lived here for the past 25 years with her partner Dr. Helen Cooksey and their daughter Katie, now a sophomore at Swarthmore. So close, in fact, that Love has been commuting by bike to her office on Via de la Paz. ‘Now, we’ve been so successful we’ve outgrown our space.’ Celebrating her 60th birthday last week, Love retains the buoyancy of youth which accounts for her clear-eyed optimism in conquering breast cancer, tempered by 20 years of direct patient care, and for last dozen years a devotion to research. When in 1990 Love wrote her groundbreaking book ‘Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book,’ which offered women a complete guide to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, the state of the art in breast cancer therapy was mastectomy. ‘I liken it to the way doctors 40 years ago routinely recommended a hysterectomy if a woman had an irregular Pap smear.’ Her frustration with the lack of progress and new ideas in breast cancer research propelled Love to devote her energy not only to educating women with breast cancer, but also to raising awareness and funds for more research. ‘Increased funding for breast cancer really began in 1991,’ Love explains. ‘It was a pivotal time for a couple of reasons. After AIDS had become political, we started wondering Where’s the political move for breast cancer? ‘I remember I was out touring the country on my book tour. I was in Salt Lake City in the middle of the day, in the middle of the week, and frankly looking for a laugh. So I said Maybe we should all march topless to the White House (Bush senior was president), and to my surprise all these women shouted, When do we leave? A nationwide advocacy campaign and lobbying paid off in an hundredfold increase in federal funding from $3 million to $300 million. The second big step in funding came from Revlon, thanks to the dogged work of Lilly Tartikoff, who with Revlon CEO Ronald Perelman created the Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research program, and in 1994 launched the first Revlon Run/Walks for Women. Love believes that corporations’ reluctance to fund breast cancer research was dispelled with the success of Revlon. While there have been enormous increases in funding, Love regrets that ‘much of the money is not well spent. A lot is going to the same thing, and there is resistance to using women in studies. One researcher, who favors rats and mice, actually told me ‘But women are so messy.” Love set out to change the approach, and found herself swimming against the tide. ‘It’s unusual for a clinician to go back to research,’ she says. ‘It’s usually the other way around–from the bench to the bedside.’ Despite the steep learning curve, including how to write grants, Love has been successful in landing significant foundation money, particularly from the Avon Foundation that has been amenable to underwriting her studies on women. ‘Because Avon Cosmetics does no animal research–no rats, no mice–we could study the lining of the milk ducts, where all breast cancer starts,’ Love says Love believes that examining the ductile fluid will give researchers clues to identifying which women are at risk of developing breast cancer. In one study, Love is looking at how the breast works: hormone levels, cells, proteins, and their changes over time. A second study will try to explain why an early first pregnancy reduces the risk of breast cancer, and the most recent Avon grant will be used to test for risk. ‘We call it the Band-aid grant, which works in a similar way to a dip stick,’ Love says. ‘We really need a simple test that finds out which cells are pre-cancer.’ An adhesive strip containing five markers for risk is applied to the breast. You massage the breast to express some fluid and examine the color changes on the strip. ‘It won’t tell you if you have cancer; it will tell you that you are at higher risk.’ In the future, Love envisions injecting a low dose of chemo into the affected milk duct to eliminate pre-cancerous cells. All her energies are focused on her main objective: Moving from treating breast cancer to understanding breast cancer. ‘Every day women are being diagnosed and dying from breast cancer. We cure three-fourths of all breast cancer, but one-quarter of the women are still dying.’ ‘At some point we have to take a leap and test these new theories. I say to donors, we’re a high-risk fund. ‘I’ve found over my career there are two ways to get rid of disease,’ Love continues. ‘A slow way which is long-term research and a fast way, like putting a stent through an artery to reduce the risk of heart failure, while continuing to research prevention. You can save a lot of lives with the fast way, while you’re waiting for research.’ While Love and her team of four are moving to Santa Monica, where Susan will have a fifth-floor office with a view of the ocean, her ties to the Palisades remain. ‘We have a great group of women in the Palisades who have volunteered for many of our various studies. It really is a big sisterhood.’

Bob Jeffers Named 2007 Citizen of the Year

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Bob Jeffers kneels on the Dolphin logo in the middle of the new synthetic turf field at Palisades High
Bob Jeffers kneels on the Dolphin logo in the middle of the new synthetic turf field at Palisades High
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Bob Jeffers, who led the community-driven campaign to renovate the football/soccer field and running track at Palisades High, has been named the Palisadian-Post’s Citizen of the Year for 2007. Jeffers and the Community Council-selected Golden Sparkplugs will be honored at the Post’s annual Citizen dinner on Thursday, April 24 in the American Legion Hall. Pacific Palisades resident Jeffers and Brentwood’s Jim Bailey have served as co-chairmen of the $1.7-million makeover at the Stadium by the Sea. The final phase of the work, laying down the blue rubber topcoat and painting lanes on the all-weather track surface, began this week. Construction started after graduation last June, when the natural grass football field was replaced with synthetic sports turf. “In reviewing the nominations, we felt Bob Jeffers was by far the most deserving of this award,’ said Post Publisher Roberta Donohue. ‘In addition to the stadium renovations, Bob’s work with PRIDE has been tireless, as he spearheaded both the Sunset median at Chautauqua and the Marquez Avenue business-block projects.’ Instituted in 1947 by The Palisadian (before its merger with the Palisades Post), the Citizen award honors the man or woman who, in the opinion of an impartial committee of judges, did the most to benefit the community of Pacific Palisades the previous year. ‘Bob was adamant that the condition of the track and field was not deserving of this community,’ wrote Greg Wood, Palisades High’s chief business officer. ‘Almost single-handedly, Bob took it upon himself to contact the high school, make a presentation to our Board of Directors and approval for the project. He then worked tirelessly on obtaining the necessary funding and convinced ‘Olympian of the Century’ Carl Lewis to lend his name to the track.’ In their nomination letter, Shari and Russell Wollman wrote: ‘Bob has been our neighbor for eight years and his willingness to dedicate his time and effort to make the Palisades a better place to live is exemplary and merits our community’s appreciation and recognition. His proven track record of community involvement and leadership is truly inspirational.’ Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Arnie Wishnick noted that ‘Bob kept a close eye on the day-to-day operations, from groundbreaking to completion. And when he wasn’t there he was out fundraising.’ Jeffers grew up in Denver and Bethesda, Maryland, and attended Duke University, where he played soccer. After working for large ad agencies in New York City for six years he moved to Los Angeles and earned his master’s degree in film at USC. Now he is a freelance copywriter in entertainment advertising, specializing in writing movie trailers and promotions for TV shows. He and his wife, Karen, live in the El Medio bluffs neighborhood with their two sons: Dylan, a freshman at nearby PaliHi, and Charlie, an eighth-grader at Paul Revere Middle School. As it turned out, Bob’s support of his boys’ athletic endeavors played a role in making the field they’ll now have the opportunity to play on a reality. The field makeover idea came to Jeffers when he and his sons were in San Diego at Karen’s alma mater, Patrick Henry High: ‘I saw that they had one of these turf fields,’ Jeffers told the Post. ‘My boys and I were enthralled with the soft perfect surface. We played some ‘tackle’ football just so we could fall on it. That’s when I thought to myself, ‘Why can’t we do this at Pali?” Six months later, Jeffers heard that Jim Bailey had already begun researching the idea and he jumped in to help. The new stadium field was inaugurated last November 2, when Palisades hosted its homecoming football game against Venice, culminating over two years of fundraising in the community by Jeffers and his team, along with planning and overseeing the construction. ‘It’s been the most rewarding thing in my life after my two sons,’ Jeffers said. ‘I get so much pleasure watching kids play on it. It even seems like they’re putting more energy into morning P.E. This is the kind of facility this school and this community deserve and I’m grateful to all the people who have helped make it possible.’

Palisades High Staffers Wrestle With

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More than a third of the staff at Palisades Charter High School have the option to return to Los Angeles Unified School District this fall, but school leaders say they don’t think turnover will be that high. ‘I’m not worried,’ said Colleen McCarthy, the new human resources director. ‘I think people want to stay here. They love this school.’ LAUSD gives teachers, administrators and classified staff the option to take a five-year leave of absence to work at a charter school. At the end of the five years, they must decide whether to stay at the charter school or return to LAUSD. This is PaliHi’s fifth year as a fiscally independent charter school, meaning that the school receives funding directly from the state. Before that the school was a dependent charter school receiving funding from LAUSD. Until 2003, the school’s staff were considered employees of the district. Ninety-two of the school’s 235 employees were granted the five-year leave of absence to stay at the school. They will now have to decide by April 15 whether or not to return to LAUSD. A major concern among PaliHi’s 74 administrators and faculty and 18 classified employees is whether they will receive their lifetime retirement benefits from the district, McCarthy said. LAUSD has promised that after they retire, employees will have access to the same medical, dental and vision benefits they receive now. This health coverage is meant to supplement Medicare. LAUSD officials have yet to decide if they will give Pali employees lifetime retirement benefits after June 30, according to Amy Dresser-Held, the school’s executive director. LAUSD is reviewing the situation and will make a decision soon, said district spokeswoman Nadia Gonzalez. Because of the uncertainty, the PaliHi board of directors has set aside $1.5 million in a trust fund to offer lifetime retirement benefits to employees, said board chair Rene Rodman. ‘We want to ensure that they receive the benefits that they were promised,’ she said. ‘We’re managing the fund, and we know where the money is going.’ Obviously, the money is not enough, McCarthy said, but it’s a start for saving toward the future. Pali’s board currently purchases health benefits from the district and gives the district an additional $600,000 a year for retirement benefits. At this moment, the board does not know how the retirement money will be allocated to Pali employees. Dresser-Held said the district and PaliHi do not have a written agreement regarding the matter. School officials are working with the district to resolve this issue. As for the future, ‘Pali will either continue purchasing benefits through LAUSD if we have a clear agreement or will purchase them independently,’ Dresser-Held said. On February 26, the board will meet to discuss purchasing health benefits independently. The board will later vote whether to set aside the $600,000 for retirement in the newly created trust fund rather than giving it to LAUSD. Photography and yearbook teacher Rob Doucette, 61, said he had planned to retire in another year, but has chosen to retire this June while he is still considered an LAUSD employee. This will ensure that he receives his lifetime retirement benefits from the district. ‘It would have only been another year,’ Doucette said. ‘I don’t feel forced. It’s time.’ He has taught at Pali for 34 years and hopes to continue to work part-time at the school. McCarthy and Rodman said they understand why teachers who are close to retirement may decide to leave now rather than gamble with their retirement benefits. ‘It’s such a personal decision,’ Rodman said. ‘It depends on where they are in their career and their plans for the next three to five years. It’s hard to guess what will happen.’ Board vice chair James Paleno wonders whether LAUSD can even provide lifetime benefits because the district itself could be financially strapped in the future. McCarthy said she has heard that the money given to LAUSD for retirement, including the annual $600,000 from PaliHi, is being spent now for retirees. According to discussions she’s had with LAUSD, lifetime benefits are a $10-billion unfunded liability. The cost to fund those benefits is expected to increase from 4.1 percent to 20 percent of the district’s general fund annual budget in the next decade. ‘It’s a question of do you trust them?’ said Paleno, the boys basketball coach and special education teacher, who started working at the high school in 1981. He and Spanish teacher Ruth Mills, who taught at Pali from 1976 to 1982 and returned in 1996, plan to stay. They said they feel secure financially because the school board has set aside money for retirement benefits. They also agree with Pali’s educational mission. With fiscal independence, the school can directly spend money to improve the academic environment, Mills said. Officials have purchased more books, refurbished the library, hired additional counselors and installed bungalows for additional classroom space. If the school had remained financially attached to LAUSD, Mills doesn’t think those changes could have occurred. ‘I’ve been a big supporter of Pali going charter from the beginning,’ she said. Health teacher Susan Ackerman, who has taught at Pali for 10 years and is not close to retirement, has also chosen to stay. ‘To go where?’ she asked. ‘I can’t imagine why anyone would leave.’ Ackerman likes how the charter school gives teachers the opportunity to develop new educational programs. English teacher Dennis Danziger, however, is concerned about the vitality of the school and has decided to return to LAUSD. Pali has had three principals and two executive directors in the past five years, which is a sign of instability, he said. Danziger, who has taught at Pali for 12 years and is at least six years away from retirement, also thinks school leaders do not have a history of openness regarding the budget. He doesn’t trust them with his retirement benefits. In 2003-04 and 2004-05, Pali administrators failed to contribute money from employees’ checks to the California State Teachers’ Retirement System because of computer glitches. School officials put the money in a private bank account until the matter was resolved. Danziger said administrators did not inform teachers of this decision until a retiree asked why her contributions to CalSTRS were not made. Dresser-Held, who has headed the school for two years, said school leaders make decisions in a public forum and are always working to improve communication between teachers, parents and the community. Danziger and the other teachers who leave PaliHi will be assigned to a LAUSD school where there is an opening. Teachers can interview for open positions of their choice, but if a mutually agreeable spot is not found, the district will place the teacher, according to the United Teachers Los Angeles-LAUSD contact. In addition, the past five years teachers spent at Pali do not count toward their seniority status at LAUSD. Their seniority will be the same as when they left the district to work for the charter. This means they may have to teach a lower grade level. At this point, McCarthy hasn’t heard that many teachers are leaving. She estimates an eight to 15 percent turnover rate from this spring to next fall. In the U.S., schools typically have a 15 percent annual turnover rate, she said. Last year, Pali had a turnover rate of 10 percent for the entire staff. McCarthy plans to recruit at 15 job fairs and post openings on teacher employment Web sites. She hopes to hire experienced and new teachers. ‘I will be out early and be visible,’ she said.

John McCrone, 76; Oil Industry Businessman

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John “Jack” McCrone with wife Patricia

John Joseph McCrone, better known as “Jack” by those who knew him, passed away quietly on January 19, following a long battle with pneumonia. He was 76. Jack was a world-class businessman, a loving and dedicated husband and father, an international traveler, a volunteer and a solid pillar of support to everyone who knew him. Born in 1931 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to William and Clare McCrone, Jack was the younger of two sons and spent his childhood and teen years in Scranton. After World War II, the family moved to Batavia, where William started a coal business. Alas, when Jack was just 17, his father died of a heart attack. Penniless, Jack begged the funeral director for help with William’s burial arrangements. This defining moment informed Jack’s lifelong iron will to succeed. Jack moved with his mother to Buffalo, New York, where he attended the University of Buffalo. The move allowed Jack and Clare to be closer to Jack’s brother’s family. In Buffalo, Jack met his one and only true love, Patricia. Living in the projects, dirt poor, working the third shift on the railroads to support his mother, Jack still graduated from college as president of his senior class. He was the first in his family to graduate from college. Wed in 1957, Jack and Patricia embarked on their nearly half-century marriage, as Jack started a sales job with Texaco, where he excelled. Promotion after promotion followed, and the couple moved from Buffalo to Elmira, New York, to Pittsburgh. During this time, he and Patricia adopted a baby boy, whom they named James Patrick. In 1967, Jack risked his secure and successful position at Texaco to work for a new oil company that he would help lead to global success. Imperial Oil & Grease hired Jack as a sales representative working solely on commission. Soon, he advanced to become Pittsburgh district sales manager, then regional manager for the North Central Region, and eventually general manager of North American Operations. Relocating his family to Pacific Palisades in 1979, Jack worked for Imperial from his home office and traveled to different countries, where he inspired those around him. He and his team continued to break sales records for Imperial until Jack left the company in 1996. In retirement, Jack stayed active by volunteering for the Diabetic Support Group at St. John’s Hospital and keeping close relations with the charities that he supported. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Patricia, in December 2003. ‘Mom and Dad were able to travel all around the world because of the work that he did,’ said their son James. ‘It was their shared love of adventure that always made each trip memorable. Everywhere they went, they made new friends and deepened the friendships they had.’ Jack is survived by his son, James, and girlfriend Jennifer; nephews, Bill, Tim and Brian; and niece, Clare. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 18, at Saint Monica’s Church in Santa Monica. In lieu of flowers, arrangements will be made for donations to selected charities in Jack’s honor.

Robert Bolduc, 69; Active Volunteer in the Palisades

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Robert Bolduc
Robert Bolduc

Robert H. Bolduc, businessman, volunteer, husband, father and friend, died on February 10, after a 22-year battle with cancer. He was 69. Bob was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised in Chicopee, Massachusetts by a large extended French-Canadian family. At 18, he moved out to Los Angeles and attended El Camino College before transferring to UCLA, where he graduated with a degree in accounting. While in college he worked full-time as an accountant, supporting himself and his mother. After college, Bob worked at IBM as a salesman in the downtown garment district. During this time he met his future wife, Linda Vos (whose parents lived in Rustic Canyon). They married on November 6, 1965 at St. Matthew’s Church in Pacific Palisades and later moved north to Saratoga. They had three children during these years. When a job transfer brought the Bolduc family back to Los Angeles in 1972, they settled in a home above St. Matthew’s. Bob worked for ITEL during this time, but in 1982 founded his own management consulting firm, Bold Associates, with clients such as MCI and Honeywell. In 1984, Bob and Linda built a house on Earlham. He was an active community member, particularly at the YMCA. He could be seen cheering on the swim team, at T-ball, softball and soccer games, and track meets. Bob ran in the Fourth of July 10K for many years and always enjoyed the parade. In later years he was often seen walking around town, waiting for the bus or eating at Mort’s. All who encountered him found him friendly, funny and helpful. Bob loved to swim, ski, bodysurf, run and play basketball, tennis and volleyball. He was also an avid backpacker and loved taking his family on weeklong treks in the High Sierras. In addition, he loved music, especially jazz, and singing. He had a lovely voice. In restaurants, when ‘Happy Birthday’ was sung, he was always the loudest, strongest voice to be heard. He loved to sing with and to his children when they were young, and many hours on road trips were spent singing. Bob lived life with gusto. When told in 1986 he had four months to live due to brain cancer, he threw himself into survival. He used conventional medicine (including an experimental treatment that involved having radioactive pellets inserted into his brain for five days) and alternative medicine, going on a complete macrobiotic diet for many months and using prayer and visualization. Something worked, because he remained cancer-free for many years. After his diagnosis and surgeries, Bob sold his business and became passionate about volunteer work. He couldn’t drive but he took the bus to all of his activities, staying self-sufficient for many years. He was a longtime member of the Wellness Community, volunteered at the Palisades library (where he read books to children in the afternoon) and was active with the Epileptic Society, Camp Ronald McDonald, and Good Samaritan Hospital. In 1998, Bob and Linda moved to Santa Monica. He was a devoted husband for 43 years and he would be the first to admit that he and his wife fought cancer together. Without her, Bob would not have been able to sustain the independent life he did for so many years. In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his daughters, Michelle Gleeson (husband Rufus) of Los Angeles and Nicole Schmidt (husband Mathew) of Davenport, Iowa; his son, Brad Bolduc (wife Mona) of Monrovia; and six grandchildren: Ashley, Christian, Henri, Nathan, Dora and Louis. A memorial service will be held on February 17 at 12 noon at the Subud House, 5828 Wilshire. Contacts: (310) 430-0703 or (323) 702-0070. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wellness Community of West L.A., 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405. Telephone: (310) 314-2557.

Time change for Pali-Westchester game

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Tip-off time for Friday’s Palisades-Westchester boys’ basketball game at Westchester has been changed from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7, 2008

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

8 HOMES LEFT. Condo Alternative PCH/Sunset. Up to 1,550 Sq. Ft. $179,000-$659,000. Some Completely Remodeled, Many Upgrades. Ocean Views, Wood Floors, New Kitchens, Sun Deck, Rec Center w/ Pool/Spa/Gym. Steps from the Sand. Agent Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438 www.michellebolotin.com

MILLON DOLLAR VIEW! Will only consider written cash offers at $600,000. Must prove principal before any inspection or further negotiation. Contact legal titled owner at property. U.S. Marine corporal Ray E. Nasser. 16321 PCH #63. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. (310) 454-7432

HOMES WANTED 1b

WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887

FURNISHED HOMES 2

MOVE WITH A SUITCASE. Space, light, luxury in treetops greenhouse patio with spa, lndry, frplc, cable, TVs, VCRs, micro, linens, dishes et al. Short term fine. 1-2 N/S, no pets. $2,680/mo. Includes everything. Available March 1. (310) 454-2568

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

1 bdrm, 1 ba MOBILE HOME GEM overlooking beach. Nice yard, fresh paint, new fridge & oven. $2,000/mo. (310) 454-2515

MAR VISTA CHARMER! 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, hdwd flrs, F/P. Updated kitchen and bath. $3,700/mo. Dolly Niemann, agent, (310) 230-3706

STUDIO GUEST HOUSE in Palisades village. All new kitchen, W/D, travertine floors, two closets, utilities included. $1,450/mo. unfurnished, $1,500/mo. furnished. (310) 459-2913

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

FURNISHED STUDIO guest apartment in Palisades village area. Separate entrance, private bath, W/D. Avail Feb. $1,500/mo. includes utilities. (310) 459-6191, evenings

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

PALISADES SINGLE, sunny upper apt, new paint, carpet, gas stove, refrigerator, covered parking, one year lease, Non-smoker, No pets, laundry, storage. $1,095/mo. (310) 477-6767

PRIVATE OCEAN VIEW GUESTHOUSE, partially furnished; small but cool; gated, tropical gardens, patio. Near old Getty villa. No pets, no smoking. $1,300/mo. Ready now. (310) 459-1983

PAC PAL GARAGE APT. 1 bdrm, 1 ba, living, dining, kit, F/P, laundry room, central heat/AC, 1 car garage, yard, views, about 1 mile to ocean. $1,800/mo. (510) 233-1860

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

GEM IN THE PALISADES! 2 bdrm, 2½ ba townhouse, hdwd, tile+new carpet. Large roof deck w/ ocean views, W/D, dishwasher, additional storage, parking. $3,600/mo. Agent, (310) 392-1757

DELIGHTFUL LARGE LIGHT studio, separate eat-in kitchen, office alcove, ocean view. Walk to beach. Partially funished. One person. $1,200/mo. (310) 613-1572

WANTED TO RENT 3b

LOCAL EMPLOYED male seeks guesthouse. Quiet, local references. Non-smoker, no pets. Call Palisades Post, (310) 454-1321

GUEST HOUSE WANTED to rent. Contact Alan at (310) 454-0531

USC VISITING SCHOLARS, Italian couple, N/S, looking for a private guesthouse or apt. in Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Mar Vista. Phone Michaela, (310) 570-0425

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE SUITES available in the heart of the VILLAGE including 1.) Single office suites with windows in each office and some with balconies starting from $975 per month and 2.) Office suites ranging in size from 950 s.f. to 4,000 s.f., 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

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Could be one or two offices. In the village. Private bathrooms. (818) 487-8983

PALISADES OFFICE SUITE available on Via de La Paz. Approximately 1103 sf, it includes 2 offices w/ large windows overlooking a courtyard, front office area for 2 receptionists, conference room, kitchen w/ appliances & 1 bathroom. 2 reserved parking spaces. Perfect for any type of business. $3,305/mo. Call (310) 386-2466 or email info@dslrf.org.

1,546 SF OF OFFICE space for sublease, located within Palisades Village: 881 Alma Real Dr. Space includes operable windows, 4 offices open area. Sublease runs through 12/12/2010. Rent $5,800/mo. Contact Chris Isola, (310) 556-1805 x220. chris.isola@cushwake.com

GREAT LARGE PRIVATE office for lease. Light & bright, hdwd flrs, heart of the village, available now. $1,000/mo. Contact Sue, (310) 293-8961

VACATION RENTALS 3e

FULLY SELF CONTAINED 24’ Fleetwood Terry trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach. Pacific Palisades. $1,400/mo. (310) 454-2515

FULLY SELF CONTAINED 28’ Kit Road Ranger trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,600/mo. (310) 454-2515

MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LOANS. Avoid the “Credit Crunch” with our flexible portfolio jumbo loans. No income verification & cash out options. 5, 7, 10, & 30 year fixed (interest only), & 40 year adjustables. $500,000-$20 million+ (high LTVs). Most property types. 100% financing available up to $5 million+. Please visit realloans.com (email: info@realloans.com) for more information. Call Rick at First Financial Bancorp, (310) 571-3600 x203, for a confidential analysis. CA DRE #01144023

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

TIRED OF LIVING AT WORK?? Create potential $250K from Home. No selling. Recession-Proof. RichAndWise.com?=235

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BUSINESS OR PERSONAL bookkeeping & organizing available in the Palisades including financial reports, everything to prepare for your visit to your tax person. Highly experienced, fast, discreet, estate sale management w/ detailed reporting also avail. Excellent local references. Call Shirley, (310) 570-6085

EXPERIENCED BUSINESS MANAGER can help you with organizing mail, paying bills, balancing checkbooks, followup, correspondence, arranging travel, research, Internet sales, computer support. (310) 218-6653, (310) 459-2066

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

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

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

INFANT HOMECARE. Openings for 10 weeks & up. Local refs. Lic. #197410978. Call Celia, (310) 454-7800

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/NANNY available full time. Very good local refes. Reliable 15 years experience. Own transportation. CDL Speak English. Call Julia, (323) 759-5048 or (323) 240-4794

BABYSITTING/HOUSEKEEPING: Full time, live-out, Mon.-Fri. Local references, own transportation. Good English. Please call Leticia, (310) 339-5634 OR (213) 739-1480

DOMESTIC AGENCIES 9

NEVERLAND NANNIES & DOMESTICS. We assist local families in finding domestic professionals for their household needs. Caring nannies, doulas, nurses; attentive assistance, 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

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER. My son & I are available for Monday & Thursday morning and Saturday. Local references. Own car. Call Ivania, (818) 231-4414 or Norvin, (818) 292-0546

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tues & Thurs. Live-out. Local references. Own transportation. Call Marta, (213) 365-6609, after 5 p.m.

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED Weekends Will keep your home sparkling clean with personal care. CDL, Car, English speaking. Pet friendly. Housesitting while you are away. Refs. (310) 227-5132

HOUSEKEEPING. Very hard worker with some English. Like children. Available M-F. References. (213) 400-9056

I CLEAN HOUSES for one day or five days per week. I have CDL & good references. Call (310) 673-8758

HOUSEKEEPING/CHILDCARE available Mon.-Fri., own transportation, CDL. Very good references. Many years experience. Call Teresa, (213) 820-7742

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday-Saturday. References, own transportation, CDL, insured. Call Rosa & Maria, (323) 734-6715

HOUSEKEEPER, RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY. 15 years experience. Own transportation, local references. English speaking. Free estimates. Call Jurema, (310) 947-2608

HOUSECLEANER AVAILABLE Thursday & Saturday. Own transportation. CDL Excellent local references. Call Nora, cell (323) 252-2642, (323) 750-4441

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING during day. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Some experience, references. Call Blanca, (310) 826-1253, or (310) 597-9791, anytime, leave message

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCED male caregiver available. Good with men & women. Strong, smart, honest. English speaking. Top references. (310) 454-3966

HOUSEKEEPING CHILD & ELDERLY care, experienced CPR, first Aid certified with medical background L/I or L/O, fluent English, references available. Call (888) 897-5888, (818) 486-6432

SUGAR & SPICE Nannie Service. Elder/child care. Experienced (special needs), Alzheimers & dementia. Can cook. Personal & house sitting. Call (323) 474-8943, (323) 758-6271

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

PRECISION LANDSCAPE SERVICES! Tired of mow, blow, let’s go! Specializing in fine maintenance • outdoor lighting • fertilizing • automatic timer repair & installation • artificial grass installation • hillside clean ups • new sod • sprinkler repair. Fair prices. (310) 696-6453

CALL CALVIN’S for rose pruning. Interior & exterior plant care serving Malibu over 50 years. Call Randy & Casey for free estimates, (310) 460-8760

MIRANDA’S LANDSCAPING for your landscaping needs and more. 25 yrs. Pacific Palisades. Concrete, fencing, tree trimming. Call Moses for free est. C: (310) 428-1937, hm: (310) 672-5792

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

TREE SERVICE 11d

ARE YOU LIVING IN PARADISE? If not, call us. If you want your roses, palms, fruit trees, flowers and lawn to be the most beautiful in the neighborhood, call a professional. “Don’t Panic It’s Organic.”® All natural. Remember Paradise? Free house call with this ad. The Invisible Gardener, (310) 457-4438. Since 1972. OrganicDataBank.info

ECCONO TREE SERVICE. Professional tree trimming & removal. LAFD brush clearance. Monthly gardening servc. Lic. #780501. Bonded & ins. Workers comp. Free est. (310) 497-8131. wwwecconotreecare.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a

HAIRSTYLIST STATION for rent in established salon. Friendly atmosphere. For more details, please call (310) 454-3521

COOKING/GOURMET 14a

DAILY PERSONAL HOME CHEF SERVICES. Fill your refrigerator & freezer with delicious home cooked meals! Expensive but worth it, references available by request. Please contact James, (310) 713-0101 or james@culinarycoach.com

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

HAPPY PET • Dog Walking • Park Outings • Socialization. Insured. Connie, (310) 230-3829

PET HEAVEN • TOTAL PET CARE • Training. Walking. Playgroups and hikes. 30 years Pali resident. References. Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog!

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

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

PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

SUPERIOR PERSONAL TRAINING • www.latrainer.com • (310) 772-5105 • A new body in 8 weeks! Check out the before and afters!

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

FRENCH COOKING CLASS for children ages 5 & up. My home or yours. $45/hr. Call Nicole, (310) 477-7079

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 & Spanish! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722

EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grades • Levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT/AP • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 980-6071

SPANISH TUTOR CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 20 yrs exper. Palisades resident, many good references, amazing system, affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180

TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP. Teacher with credentials in Elementary, Special Ed. and Reading. Masters in Education & 23 years classroom teaching experience, 2 years as Reading Recovery specialist. Palisades resident. Affordable rates. Diana, (310) 717-5472 dianaleighw@yahoo.com

SPANISH TUTOR & PALISADES resident from South America is back in town!. All ages, students, housewives, travelers, business people, all professionals, SAT & AP Prep. Call (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

LITTLE DAVINCIS * Fine educational enrichment for K-5 students. Masters of Education. Specializing in fun reading, writing and mathematics, and art instruction. We come to you! (310) 728-9570. www.LittleDaVincisEnrichment.com

HOMEWORK HELPER. Credentialed Special Education teacher, K-6, all subjects. Reasonable prices. (310) 863-4496. Palisades resident.

ENGLISH TEACHER. I can tutor in essay writing, grammar and important test preparation. Call Louise, (310) 459-2433

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

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

HARDWOOD FLOORS. Professional Service Since 1987. Installation, refinishing, repair. www.designerhardwood.com • Lic. #799101. (310) 275-9663

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

ALL AMERICAN HANDYMAN! Inside/outside quick home repairs. Furniture assembly, plumbing, appliances, electric & fixtures. Emergency service avail 24 hours. Local refs. Non-lic. Thomas, (310) 985-2928

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

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

PLUMBING 16t

JLK PLUMBING. Re-pipe and sewer specialist & all plumbing repairs. Mention this ad & receive 10% off. Lic. #722414. Call (310) 678-6634

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

CASALE CONSTRUCTION Since 1977 • New homes • Additions • Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • BBQ islands & more. Full service from inception to move in. Free consultation: (323) 964-9707, (800) 974-7420. www.remodeling-4u.com • Lic. #512443

HELP WANTED 17

DRIVERS: TEAMS EARN TOP DOLLAR plus great benefits. Solo drivers also needed for Western Regional. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123

NANNY NEEDED F/T, live-in Tues.-Sat. for family with 2-year-old. English speaking required. Drive with own transportation. Newborn experience & references. Call (310) 344-1740

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, 20-30 hrs providing full administrative support for national healthcare consulting firm based in Pacific Palisades. Excellent oral & written communication skills. Proficnt Word/PPT/Excel/ Quickbooks. Work on-site/home. Competitive salary. Possbl role expansion. Fax resume: (310) 454-5934

DENTAL-ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. Exclusive office in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity. Call (310) 454-0317

CHEERY OFFICE ASSISTANT needed for busy chiropractic office in the Palisades. 29 hrs/week. 1 year office experience mandatory. Email resume to villagewellnesscenter@yahoo.com

AUTOS 18b

1998 HONDA ACCORD EX/V6 sedan, silver, only 41,300 miles! Excellent cond! Great family car. $8,750 obo. One Palisades owner, all service records. AM/FM/CD, cruise control, power: locks, driver seat, windows, sunroof. A/C, ABS, airbags, leather interior. (310) 804-6373

FURNITURE 18c

NEVER USED LARGE entertainment wall system. Holds flat screen TV & components. $895. Microfiber sofa/chaise sectional, $495. Queen Simmons beauty rest mattress set, $495. Chest of drawers, $195. (310) 393-2338

“LIKE NEW”: Ethan Allen Medallion collection. Buffet, China Cabinet, Glass top rectangle dining table and 6 chairs (2 with arms). Must see to appreciate. $2,500 OBO. (310) 968-8987

5-PC CONTEMPORARY office furn set. Glass & black metal. Desk w/return matching side table, tall book shelf, filing cabinet. $500 for all. (310) 463-0873

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

MOVING SALE. 16984 Avenida de Santa Inez. Saturday, February 9th. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contemporary furniture, couches, bedroom sets, TV cabinet, outdoor furniture & more.

ESTATE SALE: Antiques, vintatge clothing, furniture, chandeliers, surfboards & more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 16650 Akron St. (off Bienveneda)

WHOLE HSE! LR/DR/BR furn/furnishgs/fridg/wash-dryer/kitch, hsehold goods/clothes/jewelry/knick-knacks/tchotchkes/FRI.-SAT., Feb. 8-9; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 129 Alta (bet Ocean & 4th). Info/pix: www.bmdawson.com

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

MALTESE VALENTINE PUPPIES. AKC champion lines. All shots, vet checked. 1 year health guaranteed. Home raised. (949) 842-3506 • www.malteezyu.com

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

REDECORATING. High quality 6’ x 9’ Chinese Oriental wool rug. Grey & beige with floral & leaf pattern. Excellent condition. Sacrifice $250. Call (310) 472-8166

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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com

Schumacher to Climb in Boulder

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Jenny Schumacher will compete in the American Bouldering Series next week in Colorado.
Jenny Schumacher will compete in the American Bouldering Series next week in Colorado.

Palisades Highlands resident Jenny Schumacher, a seventh-grader at Paul Revere Middle School, will be in Boulder, Colorado, next week to compete in the American Bouldering Series, a national rockclimbing competition. Bouldering is a sport that requires climbing without the use of a rope. Schumacher, 12, is the top-ranked climber in her age group in Southern California and will be facing 19 other competitors in her category nationwide. For the past four years, she has climbed with her team, the Rock Warriors, at Rockreation in West L.A. Schumacher is making her second trip to Nationals. On weekends, she often climbs outdoors in Malibu and other areas. Once a climber reaches the age of 14, if he or she makes the national team (by finishing in the Top Three), then the climber is invited to the world competition. USA Climbing is the national governing body of competition climbing in the United States and promotes three competition disciplines: bouldering, sport and speed climbing. The bouldering discipline, in which Schumacher competes, is represented by the American Bouldering Series.

Gymnasts Reach New Levels

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Six Palisadians from Broadway Gymnastic School in Los Angeles recently competed in their first meet of the season and, despite advancing in levels and having only a short time to learn new skills and routines, helped lead their school to victory. Broadway gymnasts collected 22 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 24 bronze medals. In Level 4, local Nicole Gobrieal placed first in the vault, floor excercise and all-around competitions and finished a close second on both the uneven bars and balance beam. Fellow Palisadian Jacqueline Vogel took third place in the uneven bars in Level 4. Palisadian Taylor Slutzker competed in Level 6 for the first time and already made the standards, finishing runner-up in the vault and third in floor exercise. Her sister, Shelby Slutzker, a Level 7 competitor, was third overall, third in floor exercise and second on the balance beam. Hayley McCormack competed in her first Level 5 meet and Rachel Weston competed in her first Level 7 meet. “All of our gymnasts have been working hard to achieve new skills and will hopefully continue to improve throughout the year,” said Kort Borg, Broadway Gymnastic School’s head girls’ coach. “The coaches are proud of the gymnasts and are looking forward to another successful season.”

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