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What Wines Do The Really Rich Drink?

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One of the many restaurants in St. Tropez.
One of the many restaurants in St. Tropez.

By MERV HECHT Palisadian-Post Columnist (An article for those readers who want more than just local news) I don’t have a whole lot of experience on this issue. I don’t actually hobnob with the really rich all that often. But each year, when we’re at our home in France, and our friend, Reed Kaplan, comes over to join us, we take both families to Club 55 for lunch. Now you folks in California probably haven’t heard of Club 55, but in Europe, it’s quite famous. The kind of place that could be on the beach here, but isn’t. San Tropez’s sandy shores are quite different from our beaches in one important respect: they’re developed. Which means that there are restaurants and sporting activities renting part of the beachfront from the governmental agency that owns it. So along San Tropez’s beaches, there are a series of restaurants and boating-related enterprises. Each of the eateries is famous and each caters to a particular clientele. Some are like gay bars. Some are open very late. Some cater to the young energetic crowd that likes to dance on the tabletops until 4 a.m. Others are fast food spots. And at least two cater to the very wealthy. That’s where Club 55 comes in. Of course, I’m not rich enough to eat lunch at this one. The advantage of Club 55 is that you can pull up near the beach in your multi-million dollar yacht, drop anchor, and a club employee will come to get you in a small boat to take you to the pier, from which you can walk to the restaurant. On the way to the lunch area, you pass an outside shower and a bathing suit store. The restaurant itself is not much to look at. It resembles an old house with a large straw-covered patio. All of the tables are outside under a thatched roof cover, behind a small beach. Capacity stands at about 100 people. The top dishes served here include steamed artichokes, grilled corn on the cob, and a fresh fish or lobster selected from a tray brought around to the tables. There’s a menu, but few take the time to look at it. Perhaps that’s because everyone is looking at everyone else. The men are wearing swimming trunks and pullover shirts. The women are in very fancy swimsuits with see-through wraps around them. Everyone wears sunglasses. I’m sure that if the local plastic surgeon came in most of the women would know him/her. The people look really good, but it’s not a young crowd. With untouched grey hair and 25 pounds extra in my mid-section, I stand out as a non-local. And amidst all of the glamour emanating from multi-million dollar yachts swaying just past the beach, what wine would you expect the locals to order”$200 Burgundies? Well- aged Chablis? Perhaps a white Graves from the Bordeaux region? Absolutely not. Almost every table orders ros’. And cheap ros’ at that. A couple bottles of $10 ros’ with lunch are de rigeur just about everywhere in the south of France. After lunch, the staff provides mattresses on the beach with a sun umbrella so you can take a short nap. Salesgirls from the bikini shop walk by to show off their wares. Some of them have tops, some don’t. And if you express an interest in one they’re carrying, they might slip out of the one they are wearing and slip into the one that you’re interested in. Sales are brisk.

Catherine Lynch and Casey Adams Exchange Vows

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Catherine Lynch and Casey Adams
Catherine Lynch and Casey Adams

Catherine York Lynch, daughter of Connie and Terrence Lynch of Pacific Palisades, was married to Casey Dennis Adams on January 26. Adams is the son of Linda and David Adams of Hancock Park. The bridegroom is a senior vice president with Marcus Adams Properties, LCC, in Los Angeles. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake and USC, and earned an MBA from Loyola Marymount University. The bride attended St. Matthew’s School and graduated from Proctor Academy in Andover, New Hampshire, and Lake Forest College in Chicago. Following a honeymoon in Tahiti, the couple will reside in Hancock Park. Reverend Joseph LaBrie officiated at St. Brendan Church in Hancock Park. A reception and dinner followed at the California Club.

PaliHi English Teacher Steve Klima Wins Petrick Award

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Steve Klima.
Steve Klima.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

In a classroom at Palisades Charter High School, English teacher Steve Klima madly scribbled ideas on the whiteboard as his students excitedly shared their analysis of a speech given by American abolitionist Wendell Phillips. ‘He is really clear in what he teaches,’ said junior Taylor Savage, who sat in the front row and often raised his hand to participate in the discussion. Klima, who teaches Advanced Placement English and creative writing, will be honored for his ability to explain literature to students. He and four other teachers will receive the Palisades Charter Schools Foundation’s Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award on May 18 during an afternoon ceremony at a local residence. He is delighted to receive the honor, given annually to teachers for their success in the classroom, but said, ‘The people whose opinions matter most to me are my students.’ Since Klima came to the high school 14 years ago, his students have enjoyed his teaching style. For 10 years straight, the graduating class has voted Klima as one of the ‘Most Inspirational Teachers.’ He also serves as the student-elected representative on PaliHi’s board of directors. ‘He is easygoing, and he makes students feel comfortable,’ said junior Gabriella Baharvar as she packed up her books at the end of AP English class. Baharvar said she’s confident she will pass the AP exam because the majority of Klima’s students perform well. ‘He knows what he is talking about,’ she said. The national passing rate for the AP English Language and Composition Exam in 2007 was 59 percent. Eighty-two percent of Klima’s students passed. Klima decided to become an English teacher because he always had a passion for reading and his teachers at Loyola High School inspired him. ‘I wanted to open up other students’ eyes to literature the same way these teachers opened it up for me,’ said Klima, who majored in English at Loyola Marymount University. He worked for four years at three other Los Angeles schools before coming to Palisades High. As in a traditional college course, Klima lectures and assigns essays. ‘My students often tell me ‘Your class really prepared me for college,” he said. To help students comprehend the context of a book, Klima incorporates history of the period when the book was written. For ‘The Great Gatsby,’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald, he talks about the social changes in the Roaring ’20s. He also gives students information about the author’s background because writers are often influenced by their cultural heritage and environment. He asks students: ‘Based on your background, how does that make you who you are?’ Klima encourages students to think for themselves rather than memorize textbooks or lectures. If students ask him a question, he follows up with a question until they have answered their own inquiry. He also wants students to analyze their morals. After they read Shakespeare’s ‘Othello,’ he asks them to share their views about monogamy. ‘I like to find out what they think,’ Klima said. ‘I’m very neutral. I try to maintain a neutral environment.’ Among his students, Klima has a reputation for his storytelling. ‘He tells great stories that relate to the material,’ Savage said. ‘My stories are usually spur of the moment –a topic we’re discussing in class will spark a memory,’ Klima said. One story that Klima does tell regularly teaches students the importance of using imagery to convey emotions rather than simply telling readers. Klima recounts the scene at a funeral when his friend’s mother peered into the casket at her husband. ‘She filled the entire room with her tears. I had never heard so much pain in someone’s crying.’ He also likes to talk about the experiences he has had with his wife, Jean, and two sons Vincent, 6, and Peter, 4. ‘Sometimes when a student does an impression of me, they’ll start out ‘You know, I was with my kids the other day and ” or ‘My wife and I were at the store the other day”’ Klima, however, thinks it’s important to share how a certain character, novel, play or poem pertains to his life. His students often relate to characters more than their friends and family. ‘Teens are at a point in their lives when they are trying to figure out who they are and where they are going,’ Klima said. ‘At the same time, they tend to alienate themselves from those close to them, so they can often relate to someone in a novel.’ When students make that connection with literature, Klima finds his job rewarding. ‘I am extremely happy because I’m doing something I love,’ he said.

‘Hedda Gabler’ Heads for West L.A.’s Odyssey Theatre

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A new production of ‘Hedda Gabler,’ produced by Toni Wells-Roth, premiered over the weekend at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Known for then-controversial plays that featured strong female characters and challenged Victorian values, Norwegian playwright Ibsen wrote ‘Hedda Gabler’ late in his career, in 1890. Nevertheless, the play has become Ibsen’s most oft-staged work. The translation on this version of ‘Hedda’ is by Kenneth McLeish. In short, ‘Hedda’ centers on the newlywed title character (Dina Rosenmeier), a general’s daughter who operates as a high maintenance, manipulative virago. Out of boredom, she creates problems for the academic men of letters in her sphere, including husband Jorgen Tesman (Blake Robbins), an academic banking on a professorial position to solve all of his monetary problems and cushion his new future with Hedda. Not to give too much away, but Hedda’s scheme backfires on her (literally) and lands her in hot water. Pushed a couple of degrees left, ‘Hedda Gabler’ could be pure farce. In this production, black humor and double entendres buoy some of the bitter proceedings. All of the play’s seven players deliver, but ‘Hedda’ really comes alive with the introduction of John Livingston as the tormented genius Eilert Lovborg, Hedda’s former lover and Jorgen Tesman’s scholarly rival. Livingston looks kind of young for the role, but nevertheless delivers a fun, quirky performance. Ellen Gerstein as Berta the maid is outstanding in a limited supporting role, which she plays to the hilt. She’s not only a scene-stealer, but also a set-stealer, as one scene requires her to physically move a piano to the rear of the stage. With her smoky voice and voluptuous blond features, Rosenmeier recalls Kathleen Turner in her prime. She does a solid job of carrying the story’s center. A native of Aalborg, Denmark, Rosenmeier gets an edge from her Scandinavian good looks and her fluency with the Danish language that adds texture to the production. She milks the latter for one of the evening’s biggest laughs; outside the parameters of the Ibsen play itself. The only problem with this production may be chalked up to opening night jitters or the play’s preparation on short notice. There were a handful of times where the actors stepped on each other’s lines or jumped out of the gate too early. One suspects that, after a couple more performances, such kinks will be smoothed out. Nevertheless, such moments did not derail the production, which also includes the talents of Deborah Van Valkenburg as Aunt Julia Tesman and Gillian Brashear (Mrs. Elvsted). Costumer Christina Wright does a great job making Rosenmeier look good in maroon and turquoise period dresses. The set design by Kis Knekt and Andrew Theil”antique furniture against a burgundy backdrop”appears flavorful and unobtrusive. At the gala opening party, over some appropriately Danish beer (Carlsberg) and finger food, the Palisadian-Post caught up with Rosenmeier, who explained that the idea to mount the play originated while on a trip to Napa Valley with a copy of ‘Hedda Gabler’ and her pal, Seymour Cassel. The veteran character actor Cassel urged her to do the production, and was originally set to play Judge Brack himself (played well by Grainger Hines), as well as direct the play, until some offers to do various feature films complicated his schedule. Charles Otte, who co-directed ‘Hedda’ with Rick Pagano, said that he streamlined some of the text to add some subtle post-modern spice to the affair, which is why the latter half of this four-act production features the cast in more contemporary clothing. ‘Hedda Gabler’ plays Thursday-Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., through May 31, at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (one block north of Olympic), West Los Angeles. Tickets: $25, Thursdays and Fridays; $30 Saturdays and Sundays. RSVP: (310) 477-2055.

Swim Teams at PaliHi Prep for City

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Junior Mike Buckhauer surges through the water in the 100 breaststroke to take first place.
Junior Mike Buckhauer surges through the water in the 100 breaststroke to take first place.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Justin Nam completes his leg of the 400 freestyle relay, which Pali won.
Justin Nam completes his leg of the 400 freestyle relay, which Pali won.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Winning PaliHi swimmers.

Meet Erich Haas, New Park Director

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With spring sports underway, Erich Haas is settling in as the new Palisades Recreation Center director. ‘It’s a great center and a great community,’ Haas said Monday. Current sports include T-ball on Monday, 5-pitch on Friday, girls softball and roller hockey on Sunday, and basketball (girls and coed) on Saturday and Sunday. Girls softball, which was on hiatus for several years, has about 45 girls signed up and will also be offered this summer. Haas credits Karen Shirley, the girls’ sports coordinator, for bringing new guidance to the girls’ programs. She plans to have girls basketball clinics and other sports during the summer. Sign-ups for summer programs will take place in mid-May. Mike Dickerson is in charge of the boys’ program and Haas praises him for getting spring sports started on time. ‘He’s terrific,’ Haas said. ‘I’m excited to be here, it’s a change of pace for me,’ said Haas, whose last position was at Vineyard Recreation Center in South Los Angeles. He feels his strong point is his organizational ability and he plans to use that to improve existing programs and customer service. He said that parents would come to the Recreation Center, talk to one person in the office and get one answer, then speak to another person and get another answer. He wants to get his staff on the same page. Haas is also seeking community input. ‘Maybe there’s something people would like to have that we can offer.’ For class offerings and a registration form visit: www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/pdf/palisadesBro.pdf —SUE PASCOE

Palisades High Roundup

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Tennis Playoffs After breezing undefeated through Western League play, second-seeded Pali drew a first-round bye in the City playoffs Monday. The Dolphins played in yesterday’s quarterfinals (after our press deadline) and hoped to reach Monday’s semifinals at Balboa. The finals are May 9. Track and Field Both Pali teams (boys and girls) were undefeated in league meets. League prelims were held yesterday at Pali’s Stadium by the Sea and the finals will be May 7 at the same site (field events start at 1:30 p.m. and running events begin at 2 p.m.). ‘This is the best all-around team that I’ve ever had,’ said head coach Ron Brumel. ‘The balance, the quality and depth are all good.’ Brumel managed to get hurdler Erika Martin into an invitational meet in Arcadia in the 300-meter hurdles, where she reached the finals and placed fourth with a time of 45.13, making her the fifth fastest sophomore girl in state. The kicker? This was only the fifth time she had run the event. ‘Erika has blown my mind,’ Brumel said. ‘You need a lot of guts to run the hurdles; a lot of people are afraid of hitting them. But she’s got speed, she’s smart, she works hard and she’s got a ton of talent. She ran four seconds faster than I’ve ever had anyone run the event.’ Brumel also singled out senior Tuekeha Huntley, who broke the school high jump record with a jump of 5’4′. Having medaled in five invitational meets, ‘she’s definitely capable of medaling in the state meet with all the experience she’s had,’ Brumel said. Camille Liberatore is also coming into her own. The junior has pole vaulted 10’1′ this season, but Brumel has seen her clear 11′ in practice several times. Girls Lacrosse Coach Juliet Mittleman is putting the basics together an inexperienced team: 90 percent of the players had never played the sport before, and the majority are either freshmen or sophomores. ‘We look like we can play, but not everything has lined up,’ said Mittleman, whose team finished its season yesterday against Brentwood (result not available). The Dolphins were 1-5 in league play, but won two non-league games. Boys Lacrosse Undefeated since March 31, Pali routed Manual Arts last Friday, 13-1, and beat Malibu this Monday, 11-5. The Dolphins have outscored their last seven opponents 91-39. They finish their season at home today at 6 p.m. against New Jewish Community. Softball Coach Jose Alvarado’s team continued its winning ways by beating Fairfax, 7-5, last Thursday, improving its league record to 7-4 and its overall record to 11-5. The last home game of the season was Tuesday against University (result not available). Baseball Continuing its dominance in the Western League, Pali (11-0) beat Hamilton last Wednesday, 8-1, and Venice this Monday, 15-0 in five innings. In its last six league games, coach Mike Voelkel’s team has allowed only one run. Jon Moscot allowed just one hit against Venice and Julian Barzilli slugged a homerun. On Saturday the Dolphins beat Culver City, 5-2, in a non-league game. (Sports Editor Steve Galluzzo is on vacation until May 7.)

Rose Gilbert Emphasizes the A in Athletics

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Palisades High English teacher Rose Gilbert, 89, with the school
Palisades High English teacher Rose Gilbert, 89, with the school
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Rose Gilbert Emphasizes the A in Athletics By SUE PASCOE Staff Writer As Rose Gilbert nears her 90th birthday this August, her mission in life is unwavering: helping students become the best they can through instruction and encouragement. The second annual UCLA Scholar-Athlete Banquet, held Monday evening, supported Gilbert’s vision as she completes her 46th year as an English teacher at Palisades Charter High School. Three years ago, UCLA Associate Athletic Director of Development Ken McGuire approached Gilbert and asked her to sponsor the event. ‘I knew Rose’s passions were UCLA, athletics and academics,’ said McGuire, who suggested that they honor student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Since Gilbert’s daughter Maggie, who had died suddenly on August 20, 2004, was a competitive swimmer and a good student, she agreed to sponsor the banquet with a $1-million endowment. Of the 178 athletes eligible for the banquet, 95 had a 3.5 or better and 13 had a 4.0. The All-Academic team, announced on Monday, honored the athletes with the highest GPA in each sport; 22 were recognized with a combined GPA of 3.68. Before the banquet began, Academic Coordinator for Basketball Kenny Donaldson said, ‘When we recruit, we look for someone who is motivated. Even if you’re the best player in high school, if you don’t have the grades we won’t look at you.’ Ann Meyers-Drysdale, a former UCLA basketball player who was the first woman signed for a four-year scholarship and the first player drafted by the WNBA, was the speaker. She admitted that she was not a scholar-athlete, but was proud of graduating from UCLA. She offered encouragement and quoted Winston Churchill, ‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.’ Several special awards were given including the Rose Gilbert Courage and Character Award, the Athletic Director’s Academic Excellence Award, the Maggie Gilbert Academic Achievement Award and the Bruin Leadership Award. Gilbert spoke briefly. ‘I believe in that kind of marriage [academics and athletes],’ she said. ‘You are all incredibly blessed and you deserve the best.’

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 1, 2008

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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

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

FURNISHED HOMES 2

FULLY FURNISHED/UNFURN & tastefully remodeled. 3 bdrm, 2 ba cul-de-sac home in Marquez school district. Great floor plan. New kitchen & bath. 6 mos.-1 yr. $6,250/mo. Agent Gwen, (310) 749-8821

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

3 BDRM, 1 BA. $4,000/mo. util. incl. 2 car pking, close to village, schools, shops & beach. No pets. Appliances, W/D, D/W refridg. By appt only. Eric, (310) 428-3364

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM guesthouse + fam rm, view, rec/rm, NO KITCHEN. Small ref., hot plate, MIC/W, AC/heat. Cable, internet, util. incl in rent. $1,800/mo. (310) 454-9337

HALF BLOCK TO BEACH off Sunset. Patio, newly tiled flrs, hdwd flrs in living room, new carpet, pool, security building, parking, hiking close by. $1,650/mo. (310) 459-6369

BEST LOCATION in Santa Monica. Lincoln @ trendy Montana, restaurants, shopping, buses, ocean 8 blks. 2 bdrm, 1 1⁄2 ba upper front. Windows on N, W & S. Balcony, pking, ldry. $2,495/mo. (310) 393-0798

IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE. Detach/gar. apt. 1 bdrm, 1 ba, lrg liv rm. Very quiet & pvt. All appl/TV, stereo, internet access, ldry, pvt. off st. pking. Util incl. $1,650/mo. Call (310) 454-1904

PALISADES SINGLE apt, with dinette, new paint, carpet, large kitchen, gas stove, fridge, one year lease, covered parking, storage, laundry. No Pets. Non-smoker. $1,085/mo. (310) 477-6767

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

LUXURY PENTHOUSE w/ panoramic unobstructed ocean views. Walk to beach. 7 min. to Santa Monica. 2 bdrm, 2 ba. All new interior. Hwd, granite, stainless steel. Ocean view, deck. W/D, garage. Quiet & safe. $4,600/mo. (310) 230-4200 www.MalibuCoastline.com

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

GUESTHOUSE/STUDIO wanted to rent. Local employed male. Trustworthy. Contact Alex, (310) 454-6463

YOUNG GRANDMOTHER, TAHOE resident, seeking secondary residence in the area. Views, tranquility a must. Have small obedient dog. (310) 721-3134 • truckee72@yahoo.com

TEACHER LOOKING FOR guest house or room with private entrance and kitchen privileges. Avail to rent July 1st. $800/mo. Call Tim at (310) 433-9610

GUESTHOUSE OR APARTMENT NEEDED * Quiet, responsible mature female seeks guesthouse or apt. Employed non-smoker. Excellent ref. (310) 310-5985

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE SUITES available in the heart of the VILLAGE including 1) Single office suites with windows in each office and some with balconies starting from $975 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 950 sf to 5,000 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Brett at (310) 591-8789 or email brett@hp-cap.com

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Could be one or 2 offices. In the village. Private bathrooms. (818) 487-8983 or (310) 459-4441

VACATION RENTALS 3e

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

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

SUMMER LEASE, June thru Sept. Flexible dates. Immaculate, nicely furnished 1 bdrm condo. Minimum age 62 yrs, close to everywhere. $1,350/mo. Broker, (310) 795-3795 or (310) 456-8770

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

SEEK PRIVATE INVESTOR for short term $190K bridge loan. 10 pts. for 6 mos or less. Secured by real estate. No brokers please. (310) 454-0685

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BUSINESS OR PERSONAL bookkeeping available to my neighbors in the Palisades including bank reconciliation, financial reports, payroll and sales tax reports. Highly experienced, fast, discreet with excellent local references. Call Shirley, (310) 570-6085

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT. HOME & BUSINESS–Windows Vista/XP–20 Yrs exp. frankelconsulting.com (310) 454-3886

MARIE’S MAC & PC OUTCALL. I CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE WITH: • Consultation on best hard/software for your needs • Setting up & configuring your system & applications • Teaching you how to use your Mac or PC • Upgrades: Mac OS & Windows • Internet: DSL, Wireless, E-mail, Remote Access • Key Applications: MS Office, Filemaker, Quicken • Contact Managers, Networking, File Sharing, Data backup • Palm, Visor, Digital Camera, Scanner, CD Burning • FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL — BEST RATES • (310) 262-5652

YOUR OWN TECH GURU * SET-UP, TUTORING, REPAIR, INTERNET. Problem-Free Computing, Guaranteed. Satisfying Clients Since 1992. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! COMPUTER WORKS! Alan Perla (310) 455-2000

THE DETECHTIVES™. PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE MAC SPECIALISTS. PATIENT, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE. WE COVER ALL THINGS MAC • Consulting • Installation, Training and Repair for Beginners to Advanced Users • Data recovery • Networks • Wireless Internet & more • (310) 838-2254 • William Moorefield • www.thedetechtives.com

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f

PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? * an estate sale? a moving sale? a yard sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish. • BARBARA DAWSON • Garage Sale Specialist • (310) 454-0359 • bmdawson@verizon.net • www.bmdawson.com • Furniture • Antiques • Collectibles • Junque • Reliable professionals • Local References

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZATION & bookkeeping. Superior services provided w/ discretion & understanding. Pali resident, local references. Call Sarah, (310) 573-9263

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

VIP NANNY AGENCY. “Providing very important people with the very best nanny.” • Baby Nurses • Birthing Coaches • Housekeepers. (818) 907-1017, (310) 614-3646

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING available Monday-Friday. 5 years experience. Trustworthy. Call Sofhia or Marta, (323) 596-8758

DOMESTIC AGENCIES 9

NEVERLAND NANNIES & DOMESTICS. We assist local families in finding domestic professionals for their household needs. Caring nannies, doulas, nurses; attentive assistants, housekeepers, chefs & more. Please call at anytime. (818) 888-9894, (818) 653-6999. www.NeverlandNannies.com

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.” We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419

PLEASANT, EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER available Mon.-Fri. Live out. Excellent local references. Some English. Please call Olga, (323) 802-4224

EXPERIENCED-IMMACULATE HOUSEKEEPER and nanny available two days per week. Speaks English and drives. Excellent references. Honest and trustworthy. Please call (310) 230-0260

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon. Tues. & Wed. Own transportation, Very good local references. Call Ayda, (310) 397-7586

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING Monday-Friday, full time, own car, experienced, references. Call Susie, (310) 442-6426 or (310) 663-7836

HOUSECLEANER W/ many years experience. Available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Very good local references. Call Holga, (310) 207-8323, or cell, (310) 968-1138

HOUSEKEEPER available Tuesday & Thursday. Own transportation, experienced, references. Please call Erica, (213) 385-7922.

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER, full time Monday-Saturday. Very good local refs. Own car. Trustworthy. Good experience. God Bless. Call Evelin, (323) 521-1697 or leave msg.

HOUSEKEEPER, Mon.-Fri. Experienced. Good referrals. Own transportation. Call Maria, (310) 508-6262

SUNSET HOUSE & CARPET CLEANING • Window washing • House cleaning • Carpet cleaning. Over 33 years experience. Call Barry at (818) 887-7150

FAMILY RELOCATED to Hong Kong! Our devoted housekeeper of 10 yrs is honest, hardworking, loyal, diligent, efficient, dependable. NAB her NOW! Maria, (310) 844-5608

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Monday & Thursday. Own transportation. Local references. CDL. Call Marion, (323) 424-5671

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE 3 days, Mon./Wed./Fri. Great local refs. 20 yrs exp. Call Sofia, c (323) 356-8344, hm (323) 721-5719

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

HIGH & MIGHTY CLEANING & MAINTENANCE. for homes, apts. & offices. Construction, painting, elec., gen. maintenance. Honest, reliable. Refs. Teresa, (323) 823-8947, or Jose, (310) 713-1250

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

COMPANION/CAREGIVER available Monday-Friday. Many years experience. Very good references. Own car. Reliable, trustworthy. Call Sheila, (310) 270-6761

ELDER CARE in your home. Available in the day. M-F. Excellent local references. 10 years experience. Own transportation. CDL. Insured. Call Sandy, cell, (818) 272-3400, or hm, (818) 834-2524

HOUSEKEEPING, CHILD & ELDERLY CARE. Exp. CPR, 1st Aid cert. w/ Med. bkgrd. L/I or L/O. Fluent Eng. Refs. avail. Call Ed, (888) 897-5888, (818) 486-6432

NURSING CARE 10b

BABY NURSE LOOKING for a newborn. Saturday & Sunday. Day or night. Good references & experienced. Call Ana, (310) 586-1049

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

INTERIOR PLANTS 11c

CALVIN’S PLANT SPECIALISTS! Interior, exterior plant care & installations. Rose garden maintenance, organic vegetable gardens, Serving Malibu over 50 years. Free estimates. Call (310) 460-8760

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 12c

NEIGHBORHOOD THERAPIST: Caring, patient & local Palisades Psychotherapist available for help and insight into issues relating to your personal and interpersonal life. To make an appointment with Dr. Aunene Finger, Board Certified MFT, please call (310) 454-0855. www.neighborhoodtherapist.com. Lic. #37780

WINDOW WASHING 13h

HAVING A PARTY? SELLING some real estate, or just want to do some spring cleaning? Get those WINDOWS SHINING by calling No Streak Window Cleaning, where we offer fast friendly quality service you can count on! For a free estimate, call Marcus, (323) 632-7207. Lic. #122194-49, insured.

EXPERT WINDOW CLEANER • Experienced 21 yrs on Westside. Clean & detailed. Can also clean screens, mirrors, skylights & scrape paint off glass. Free estimates. Brian, (310) 289-5279

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/NANNY, great local references. Errands, bill pay, home management, organization & childcare. BA Human resources. Own car. Very experienced. Courtney, (310) 924-1004

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

PERSONAL TOUCH DOG WALKING/sitting service. Cats included. Pali resident over 25 yrs. Very reliable. Refs. available. If you want special care for your pet, please call me. Jacqui, (310) 454-0104, cell (310) 691-9893

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

PHOTOGRAPHY 14h

PROFESSIONAL HEAD SHOTS for all occasions by a Professional Photographer. Digital or Film. Call Gail Goodrich, (310) 230-8388 or (310) 502-6733

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

PAINTING CLASS. Aspiring artists come for fun instruction. Peaceful garden studio setting. Pvt & small groups. Contact Susan, (310) 459-7783

TUTORS 15e

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 25+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. Teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530

SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614

MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident.Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145

PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134

CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & Spanish! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722

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

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

CREDENTIALED MATH & STUDY SKILLS TEACHER (BA-UCSD, M.Ed-UCLA, Ph.D. candidate-USC) Tutor K-College. Most subjects. 15 years recent classroom experience in the Palisades. Libby, (310) 963-0093

SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS: FINALS IN SIX WEEKS! Get help from an experienced tutor and buff your grades to a college shine. English, History and Spanish. Justin, (310) 801-1048

NEED A TUTOR?? Certified Elementary Teacher • 2005 Arizona State graduate • Qualified to teach students K-6th, all subjects • Will strengthen and reinforce learning while building academic confidence and self-esteem • Motivational, creative, positive relationship with students • Will come to your home. Caroline, (310) 577-2171

SUMMER CAMPS 15f

JULIE VAN HERWERDEN’S Summer Art Camp in the Palisades. Save a spot. Sign up now! Visit summerartcamp.info

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 36 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. Custom masonry & concrete, stamped, driveways, pools, decks, patios, foundations, fireplace, drainage control, custom stone, block & brick, tile. Excellent local references. Lic. #309844. Bonded/insured/ workmen’s comp. Family owned & operated. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 • www.horusicky.com

CONSTRUCTION 16d

CONTRACTOR for remodeled rooms, editions, bathrooms, kitchen, windows, painting, construction on hillside, blueprints, deal w/ city inspections. Bonded, ins. Lic. #887326. Call for free est. (888) 783-7195

BUILDERS & REMODELING. New construction & additions. Bathroom & kitchen remodels. Custom painting. Fences, decks, driveways. Concrete work. Lic. #B824686. Free estimates. (323) 877-8505, (323) 898-6127

ELECTRICAL 16h

PALISADES ELECTRIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437 Insured Professional Service

ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN • Local Service Only. Lic. #775688 • Please Call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286

FENCES 16j

THE FENCE MAN. 14 years quality workmanship. Wood fences • Decks • Gates • Chainlink & overhang • Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CARLOS FENCE: Wood & Picket Fences • Chain Link • Iron & Gates • Deck & Patio Covers. Ask for Carlos, (310) 677-2737 or fax (310) 677-8650. Non-lic.

FLOOR CARE 16m

GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979. Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references (310) 230-4597 Lic. #455608

CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR • Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com • centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net • (800) 608-6007 • (310) 276-6407

GOLDEN HARDWOOD FLOORS. Professional Installation and refinishing. National Wood Flooring Association member. License #732286. Plenty of local references. (877) 622-2200 • www.goldenhardwoodfloors.com

JEFF HRONEK, 39 YRS. RESIDENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. • Sanding & Refinishing • Installations • Pre-finished • Unfinished • Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414

HANDYMAN 16o

HANDYMAN • HOOSHMAN • Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Lic. #560299. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, 24 Hr.

LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464

LOCAL RESIDENT, LOCAL CLIENTELE. Make a list, call me. I specialize in repairing, replacing all those little nuisances. Not licensed; fully insured; always on time. 1 Call, 1 Guy: Marty, (310) 459-2692

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686

LOCKSMITH 16q

LOCKSMITH • (310) 396-7784. Bill Walter, Residential & Commercial. License #LCO-4438. Emergency Service 24/7

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

PAUL HORST • Interior & Exterior • PAINTING • 54 YEARS OF SERVICE • Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 • (310) 454-4630 • Bonded & Insured

TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Ref’s. Lic. #715099

SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049 • 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266 • www.squirepainting.com

ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING • Interior/Exterior. 35 years in service. License #637882. Call (310) 454-6604

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

PACIFIC PAINTING SINCE 1979 • Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial • Custom painting • Wallpaper removal • Drywall repair • Bonded & Ins. Lic. #908913. (310) 954-7170

REMODELING 16v

KANAN CONSTRUCTION • References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451 • DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN

LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464

COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137 • Michael Hoff Construction, (310) 230-2930

ARCHER JORDAN CONSTRUCTION • Quality Work • Competitive Pricing. Call James Jordan, (310) 579-7722 mobile. (310) 399-7478 office. Lic. #908588

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

ROOFING 16w

PALISADES ROOFING • All types of roofing. Waterproofing & water damage repairs. Best service • Best price • Guaranteed • Lic. #751137. (310) 230-2930. Fax (310) 230-2931

HELP WANTED 17

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

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

LIVE-IN caregiver 5 days/week. Must drive & have own car. Experienced with references. CNA or LVN preferred. (310) 489-5496

POSSIBLE CAREER CHANGE! L.E.D. lighting & environmental solutions. Great opportunity for talented individual. Call (310) 917-3399

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK, F/T (Sat.-Wed.) or P/T (Mon. & Tues.), 12-8 p.m. Must speak excellent English. Live out, no dependent children, drive, own car. N/S. (310) 226-6905

ACCOUNTANT, FLEXIBLE P/T. Santa Monica service & retail store requires Bachelor in accounting & 3-5 yrs. exp. w/ Quickbooks, Excel, Word & Outlook. Retail exp. preferred. Call Elisa at (310) 998-1981, x22. Submit resume www.pumpstation.com

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED FOR Palisades family. 3 days/wk. Must have own transportation. Speak English. Good local references. Call (310) 454-8677

HOUSEKEEPER/DRIVER, FT M-F, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. flexible, reliable, own car housekeeping, driving, must love cooking. have dogs. Santa Monica area. References. c.raiss@verizon.net

FURNITURE 18c

Entertainment Center FOR SALE: 681⁄2” x 60” x 253⁄4” solid oak, 6 solid doors & 2 glass doors & display area. $350. Call (310) 454-5756

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

“RITE OF SPRING”! Clear-out! Antique wall/skeleton clocks! Furn/Collectibles/hsehold goods/Jewelry/ clothes/Books! Fun stuff! FRI.-SAT., May 2-3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; 16620 Merivale Ln (Corn.Lachman). www.bmdawson.com for pix.

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS — THURSDAY, MAY 1 through THURSDAY, MAY 8

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THURSDAY, MAY 1 Swazzle’s Forest Fables, a free puppet show for preschoolers, 4 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Swazzle, a puppet company dedicated to the art of live puppetry, presents a cheerful troupe of imaginative woodland creatures performing whimsical plays based on classic fairy tales and Aesop’s fables. Robert Levinson discusses and signs ‘In the Key of Death,’ a thriller set in the world of the Los Angeles music industry, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Levison’s book draws on his years as an art columnist, critic, feature writer and reviewer for publications such as Rolling Stone. FRIDAY, MAY 2 Theatre Palisades presents Michael Frayn’s ‘Noises Off,’ 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 11 at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Tickets: (310) 454-1970 or visit theatrepalisades.org. SATURDAY, MAY 3 Family Western Night, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. Live country music, dancing, games, prizes and food. Free admission. SUNDAY, MAY 4 Karen Dawn holds a book signing, reading, and champagne reception for her lively animal-rights coffee-table book, ‘Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals,’ 4 p.m., Mick’s Cafe, adjacent to Cottage Consignment Boutique, at 859 Swarthmore. Scheduled to read: actors Jorja Fox (‘CSI’), Isabel Lucas (‘Transformers 2’), James Cromwell (‘Babe’), Emily Deschanel (‘Bones’), and others. Visit thankingthemonkey.com. The Palisades Symphony offers a Mozart program, including the ‘Requiem’ (with the Brentwood-Palisades Chorale) and a flute concerto, 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. MONDAY, MAY 5 Garden expert Kathy Brown will bring her show-and-tell talk to members of the Palisades Garden Club and guests, 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. TUESDAY, MAY 6 Storytime for children of all ages, 4 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Mark Sarvas discusses ‘Harry, Revised,’ a sophisticated debut novel by the founder of a popular literary blog (the elegant variation), 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Season’s final concert by Chamber Music Palisades, featuring music by Schoenfield, Albert (the world premiere of ‘Americana’ for flute and strings), Bridge and Elgar, 8 p.m., St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda. Tickets at the door: $25. Students with current ID are free. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Monthly meeting of the Palisades AARP chapter, 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Public invited. THURSDAY, MAY 8 Annual meeting of the Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association, 7 p.m., preceded by socializing and refreshments at 6:30 p.m., Marquez Charter School auditorium. The public is invited. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited.

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