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Pali Blues Beat UCLA, 1-0

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Rosie Tantillo scored the only goal the Pali Blues needed in last Wednesday's preseason victory over UCLA at Stadium by the Sea. Photo: Mike Janosz
Rosie Tantillo scored the only goal the Pali Blues needed in last Wednesday’s preseason victory over UCLA at Stadium by the Sea. Photo: Mike Janosz

Playing their first preseason game at the friendly confines of Palisades High’s Stadium by the Sea last Wednesday, the Pali Blues treated about 750 fans to the high level of women’s soccer they can expect to see all season. The Blues beat UCLA, 1-0, in a game played to raise money for the Painted Turtle charity, which was presented with a $10,000 check at halftime. The Blues had the better chances in the first half, including a free kick from Danesha Adams that was saved by UCLA goalkeeper Ashley Thompson. The Blues finally broke through four minutes into the second half when Rosie Tantillo scored her fifth goal of the preseason off an assist from Kandace Wilson. Near the end of the game midfielder Leah Tapscott’s shot that hit the crossbar and Tantillo nearly scored again a minute later. Even though it team won, Blues Coach Charlie Naimo believes his team can still get better: “As always the bright spot were our backs, they were fantastic. To UCLA’s credit, we were very average this game and learned some potential weaknesses. UCLA played high pressure and we did a poor job of breaking it and slowing things down.” Three days later, the Blues traveled to Loyola Marymount and won by the same score, 1-0, to improve to 10-0-1 with nine shutouts. Tantillo passed to Mele French for the only goal (her third of the preseason) in the 44th minute. “We were happy to get another result, but it was the second game in a row that the team did not show its class,” Naimo said. “We were good at times, but there is more. LMU did a great job. They had a couple of players in their attack that were very dangerous. We have been in preseason for over two months now and I think we are ready for proper league play.” The Blues played their final preseason game against host Cal State Northridge on Wednesday (result undetermined at press time) and open the W-League regular season May 10 at the Ventura County Fusion.

Ward’s Kings Skate to Squirt Title

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Palisadian Brendan Ward skates between a pair of defenders for a shot on goal during the CAHA Squirt A finals in Escondido. Photo courtesy of Parris Ward
Palisadian Brendan Ward skates between a pair of defenders for a shot on goal during the CAHA Squirt A finals in Escondido. Photo courtesy of Parris Ward

The Los Angeles Kings didn’t qualify for the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs this season but fans should rest assured: the team’s future is bright. Led by 10-year-old Palisadian Brendan Ward the L.A. Junior Kings’ Squirt 97 team won the California Amateur Hockey Association Squirt A championship April 6 in Escondido. It was the second major triumph for the team, which also captured the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA) Squirt A Championship last month after posting a 15-2 record in league play. During the season, the team also played tournaments in Phoenix and Chicago, finishing first at the Phoenix Coyote Cup Championship. Overall, the Jr. Kings’ Squirt squad posted a record of 43-6-1 and outscored its opponents 325-77. At the state championship in Escondido, the Jr. Kings faced teams from San Jose, Oakland and Westminster in a round robin tournament. The Kings defeated L.A. Hockey Club of Westminster, 4-0, in the finals. Ward, who plays right wing, tallied four goals and five assists in the tournament. Squirt A is the highest level of travel hockey offered for 10-and-under players in California and is comparable to AA hockey leagues in other states. At the AA level, the Jr. Kings 97 team is currently ranked fourth in the nation. The ’97’ designation signifies that each player was born in 1997. Ward has played ice hockey since he was four-and-a-half years old. He attends Calvary Christian School and is the cousin of Noah Clarke, the first Southern California-born player to score a goal with the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Ward also plays for the Mustang Phillies in the Palisades Pony Baseball Association. The Los Angeles Jr. Kings is a non-profit travel youth hockey program based out of the franchise’s practice facility in El Segundo and has teams in all age groups. Several players from Pacific Palisades participate in the program. The Jr. Kings also beat L.A. Hockey, 3-1, in the Mite A division finals.

Neeter Joins PTC Team

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Teaching pro Jon Neeter brings a wealth of college and pro experience to the Palisades Tennis Center courts. Photo courtesy of Duke University
Teaching pro Jon Neeter brings a wealth of college and pro experience to the Palisades Tennis Center courts. Photo courtesy of Duke University

After not stepping on a court for over five months, teaching pro Jon Neeter now finds himself reenergized and reinvigorated to be at the Palisades Tennis Center. A former assistant coach at Duke University, a perennially Top-10 ranked Division I men’s program, Neeter has had a career in tennis that spans over 12 years. Over the past two years Neeter traveled to the Grand Slam and Masters events on the ATP Tour, working with top pros and their agents. “It was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to see the pinnacle of tennis,” Neeter says. After that once in a lifetime experience, he felt it was time to use his tennis knowledge in a more proactive educational manner. That’s when Neeter met Andy McDonnell, Director of Tennis Operations at the Palisades Tennis Center through mutual friend Stephen Amritraj who played under Neeter at Duke. Amritraj currently competes on the ATP Tour and trains at the PTC. “Andy convinced me to come out to one of the LiveBall clinics at the center and I thought it was great,” Neeter says. “I could tell right away there was something special here and that I wanted to a be a part of it.” During his tenure at Duke, Neeter helped the Blue Devils achieve a No. 3 national ranking, earning wins over top programs like UCLA, USC and the University of Georgia. The program boasted four All-Americans and two Top-10 ranked singles players. “We had six players on the team that have earned ATP rankings and three of them played in the main draw of the US Open before even entering college.” Prior to Duke, Neeter specialized in training high-level nationally ranked junior players as well as entry level professionals at a tennis academy in College Park, Maryland. Several players Neeter coached achieved top 10 national rankings, including three players who were ranked No. 1 in the nation in their respective age groups. “Now my plan is to help guide our junior, academy and pro level players at Palisades to higher levels,” Neeter says. “With a little coaching and a lot of hard work, I plan for some of our world class juniors such as Clay Thompson, Eduardo Nava and Cristobal Rivera to become the next Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang. With the level of play in our workouts, I don’t feel that’s too unrealistic. There is some amazing talent here.” Neeter estimates the juniors he coached have earned over a million dollars in college scholarships. “It’s amazing to see kids I started coaching when they were as young as 12 graduating in a couple of weeks from schools like Virginia, Pennsylvania and Indiana,” he says. “I guess I had something to do with that and it makes me realize I did something positive.” Neeter admits it’s not just the game that has him excited to be back on the court, but the energy at the PTC. “The people here are great,” he says. “They treat the staff like equals and you get to know their entire families, it’s a true family affair. The programs that Steve Bellamy and the staff have created are truly special. I’m enjoying working with players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced juniors, everything is just very positive here, it’s a great place to be. “Tennis has taken me all over the world and introduced me to many great people,” he continues. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of our nation’s top players and coaches. I took something different from each experience that helped with the next situation. Now, I hope to use those experiences to help build the program here in the Palisades and help the young players here realize what tennis can help them achieve.”

Revere Hoops Still Unbeaten

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Revere's Dusty Reynolds (right) grabs a rebound in the finals against Marina Middle School. Photo: Tim Reynolds
Revere’s Dusty Reynolds (right) grabs a rebound in the finals against Marina Middle School. Photo: Tim Reynolds

The big question surrounding the Paul Revere Middle School boys’ basketball team is whether or not it will be challenged this season. The Rough Riders are a perfect 19-0 and just won the Los Angeles Unified School District Youth Services ‘Beyond the Bell’ tournament. Revere won every game by at least a 12-point margin. In the first round it beat Muir, 45-23. In the quarterfinals, the Rough Riders held Bethune scoreless for the first 10 minutes on their way to a 45-17 rout. The semifinals saw Revere defeat Palms by a 35-23 score. Then, in the finals, Revere ran past Marina del Rey, 53-23. In four games, Revere outscored its opposition by an astounding 178-86. Coached by P.E. teacher Holli Omori and assistant Rick Steil, the team consists of 14 players: Dusty Reynolds, Alex Frapech, Marcus Eggleston, Trenton Graham, Tyler Steil, Jack Rogers, Oscar Ruiz, J.J. Amis, MAASAI Ephriam, Sam Wasserman, Tyler Hensley, Taji Hathcock, Donovan Johnson and Kahlil Johnson. Team parents are attempting to raise $15,000 to send the team to additional tournaments. All donations should be made to the non-profit Personal Enrichment Program (PEP). For more information, call Omori at 310-218-9753.

PaliHi Soccer Coach Resigns

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David Williams has resigned as the head coach of the boys’ soccer program at Palisades High after 15 successful seasons. In a letter to school administrators, Williams wrote: ‘This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make in a very long time, but due to my work/travel schedule and lack of heart/commitment from the student athletes, the time has come for me to step aside and allow another person to take the program in a new direction.’ Last winter, the Dolphins missed the playoffs for the first time in Williams’ tenure. He missed part of the season while serving as the cook for heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko’s training camp. Williams is also the owner and head chef of Mogan’s Caf’. ‘I’ll always have fond memories of my 15 years as head coach,’ Williams said. ‘I take great pride in the success of the program, but most important I take great pride in the success of the students that have played for me over my coaching career. Knowing that I have made a difference in their lives has made all of this worthwhile.’ Williams recommended that assistant coach Mike Suarez be hired to replace him.

Pali Blue Stays Perfect

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The game was much closer than the teams’ previous encounter but once again Clark Porter’s Pali Blue defeated Brian Sullivan’s Pali White last Saturday at the Field of Dreams. With the victory, the Blue remained undefeated in the West L.A. Pony Division standings. The Blue and the White play again this Saturday at 6 p.m. Interleague play commenced in the other three age divisions last weekend: In the PPBA’s Bronco Division, the Yankees sit atop the American League after a 11-3 victory over the Phillies and the Dodgers lead the National League after taming the Tigers 5-3 on Saturday. In the Mustang Division, the Red Sox moved into a first-place tie with the Tigers in the American League while the Cubs top the National League standings despite a 11-9 loss to the Orioles. In the Pinto Division, the Tigers pulled into a tie with the Red Sox in the American League after a 14-13 victory over the Dodgers and the Cardinals remain atop the National League after beating the Red Sox.

Beach Volleyball Camp Back at Will Rogers

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Developing the next generation of volleyball players is the primary focus of pro beach volleyball legends and Palisadians Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos. The two are once again gearing up for another long summer out on the beach. Only now, instead of competing, they are passing on their winning tips and moves to the next generation. The Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos Beach Volleyball Camp will begin its sixth season at Will Rogers State Beach on June 16. The popular summer camp has rapidly become a favorite among children ages 7-17. Designed to benefit players of all levels from beginners to advanced tournament players, the camp concentrates on teaching youngsters the basic fundamental skills through a variety of drills and games. Advanced players have the opportunity to practice repetitions through game-like drills and can play competitive games while receiving constant feedback from experienced coaches. Smith and Stoklos have imparted their coaching philosophies and knowledge of the game to their coaching staff to ensure that participants are learning how to play using the same methods and techniques that made the Palisades pair the winningest tandem in beach volleyball history. Beach Volleyball Camp weekly sessions run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the last week of camp starting August 25. After an intense morning of volleyball, participants can participate in a Sand and Sea Camp from noon-3 p.m. This portion of camp gives players the opportunity to enjoy a variety of beach activities under the watchful eye of the coaching staff. Activities include surfing, swimming, soccer and beach games. Smith went to UCLA, where he was an NCAA champion and MVP, and is in the Volleyball Hall of Fame as well as the International Hall of Fame. He played on the U.S. National Team before making the move back to the beach. There he won over 140 professional tournaments, played in the Olympics and was a world champion. Stoklos was his partner for 112 of those victories and the ‘other half’ of the most successful team in tour history. Stoklos was a five-time world champion and was named the AVP Tour’s Most Valuable Player four times in his career. He also is a four-time winner of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Open. For more information visit the Web site at www.beachvolleyballcamps.com or call (310) 940-7166. Smith is currently working with another volleyball legend, Gene Selznick one of the greatest indoor players of all time. Smith and Selznick run indoor clinics at Palisades Charter High School after school and on weekends. Visit: www.sinjinvolleyball.com.

Braunstein Earned $100 for his LED Invention

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Clicking the remote control on your television or garage door opener, you probably don’t give a second thought to how it works or who might be earning royalties from the invention. But if you trace the history of the ever-present LED (light-emiting diode) technology back to the inventor, you come across a longtime Pacific Palisades resident, Rubin Braunstein. After a completing a Ph.D. in physics from Syracuse and a year of post-doctorate work at Columbia, Braunstein went to work as a researcher at the Radio Corporation of America laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey in 1954. He recalls that he was encouraged to ‘walk around the lab and work on whatever interests you.’ What interested him were radiative transitions in semiconductors’or to put it simply, learning whether infrared emissions could be controlled and directed. ‘I got an idea to take a semiconductor, cool it down to the temperature of helium, apply voltage and see if it would conduct waves,’ Braunstein explains. But before he was able to finish his work he was almost fired. Still living in New York City with his wife, Jacqueline, he had to leave Princeton by a certain time to catch the last train. ‘I hated to leave the lab, because helium was quite expensive,’ he says, ‘so I worked until the last possible moment and then caught a cab to the train station.’ When his bosses told him this was a cost that they wouldn’t pay, Braunstein switched to semiconductors that used infared materials instead of helium, and came up with his historic breakthrough when they conducted infrared waves. In September 1955, Braunstein wrote a paper for the journal Physical Review called ‘Radiative Transitions in Semiconductors,’ which chronicled his discovery. He explained how he was able to generate a wave that ran a phonograph player across the room from a semiconductor device, the first LED. When a secretary stepped into the room, and in front of the wave, the phonograph record stopped playing; when she moved, it resumed, proving it was a wave transmission. As an RCA employee, Braunstein received a $100 bonus for his invention and he used the money to buy his wife, Jacqueline, a new watch. He was happy about the extra money, but now points out, ‘I should be a multi-billionaire today.’ Others scientists went on to refine and improve on Braunstein’s early discovery, which belonged to RCA. In 1961, a patent was issued to two scientists at Texas Instruments, but the Smithsonian Institution recognizes Braunstein as the first person ‘to report on infrared emission from GAAs [gallium arsenide] and other semiconductor alloys.’ ‘Once I did the infrared LED, I went on to other things,’ Braunstein says. ‘But when you first start developing something, even if it’s early, you recognize the significance.’ Take light bulbs, for example. A normal incandescent bulb has a lifetime of 1,000 hours, an LEF bulb can last 10,000 hours, but LED white bulbs have a 20,000-hour life. ‘The push is fluorescent,’ Braunstein says, ‘but the future is LED.’ Watching television on New Year’s Eve, as the big ball (consisting of 9,576 LED bulbs), drops at Times Square, you can credit Braunstein. Same for the bar codes on products that are scanned in supermarkets, and high-mounted brake lights on cars, trucks and buses. ‘All of the origins for these inventions come from a simple scientific thing,’ Braunstein says. ‘If you do basic physics, little by little it will change your life.’ Braunstein left RCA in 1964 to accept a professorship at UCLA to continue his experiments and teach. He retired 14 years ago, but continues to conduct research. ‘Instead of playing golf, I go to my lab,’ he says. ‘Physics is fun.’ Current research includes the study of the band structures, and the lattice dynamics of semiconductors, metals and insulators, both crystalline and amorphous. He has also spent eight years working on improving solar-cell efficiency. Wife Jacqueline, in a 2006 interview with the Palisadian-Post, summed up her husband: ‘Being married to a scientist is different because what he has on his mind, is always creating something new.’ Jacqueline explained that his mind was focused on science and he concentrated on that, not the everyday thoughts that most Americans focus on. Although Braunstein is 85, his lab received a grant from the West Los AngelesVeterans Administration to work on biomarkers that could detect early-stage pancreatic cancer. ‘You might be able to detect diseases by your breath,’ he says. ‘People should realize it is an important area of research.’ (There is no early test for this particular cancer and normally it is not found until it’s too late to treat the person.) ‘We’re making progress,’ Braunstein said. A year ago, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was on a ladder next to a traffic light at an intersection in Westwood replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs. Jacqueline happened to walk by and told officials that her husband had invented LEDs. One wonders if they realized the importance of what Jacqueline was telling them. Probably not, or they would have asked the inventor of this light to be there as well. He was just around the corner in his lab.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – THURSDAY, APRIL 17 – THURSDAY, APRIL 24

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THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Mark Harris screens his Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘The Long Way Home,’ and leads a discussion following the screening, 6:30 p.m., Kehillat Israel synagogue, 16019 Sunset. Admission is free and the public is invited. Palisadian Dr. Michael Gyepes discusses and signs his latest novel, ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ about exiles, refugees and immigrants during 18th-century Paris, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. FRIDAY, APRIL 18 The monthly Movies at the Library series features ‘Funny Face,’ starring Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, 1 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. This free program is co-hosted by the Friends of the Library and the Palisades AARP chapter. 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, APRIL 19 Volunteers are invited to join the monthly Village Green gardening and maintenance project, 9 to 11 a.m., corner of Swarthmore and Sunset. Just bring shears and gloves. Contact: (310) 459-5167. Sally Linden presents a Palisades art show, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the upper deck at the Spectrum Club, 17383 Sunset. Contact: (310) 454-4944, ext. 133. SUNDAY, APRIL 20 The Santa Monica Bay Auxiliary of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles presents its annual Spring Garden Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including two gardens in Pacific Palisades, two in Santa Monica and two in Brentwood. (See story, page 12.) MONDAY, APRIL 21 Cal State Long Beach professor Sherna Berger Gluck shares her knowledge of oral history at the Pacific Palisades Historical Society meeting, 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist Church lounge, 801 Via de la Paz. Public invited. Information/RSVP: (310) 454-2101. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Novelist Lisa See (‘Peony in Love’) is the guest speaker at the annual Author’s Tea, sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 7:30 p.m., at the clubhouse, 901 Haverford. Tickets at the door: $10. (See story, page 12). Jennifer Kwon Dobbs reads from her book of poetry, ‘Paper Pavillion,’ which touches on themes of transnational adoption and her personal history and identity as a woman who came to America from Korea, 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. Also, editor Neil Aitken reads excerpts of the Boxcar Poetry Review. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 The Palisades AARP Travel Group’s monthly meeting features a slide presentation on Laos, 2 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 9861 Alma Real. Public invited. Monthly Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by the IDEAS Studio, 16650 Marquez. Non-members: $25. Billy Mernit discusses and signs ‘Imagine Me & You,’ a novel riff on the romantic comedy, 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Palisades resident Bob Klein, head of the St. John’s Medical Center Foundation, will speak about St. John’s at the Palisades Rotary Club meeting, 7:30 a.m., Gladstone’s restaurant on PCH at Sunset. Contact: Citizen of the Year Dinner, sponsored since 1947 by the Palisadian-Post, 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on La Cruz. Bill Minor discusses ‘Trek: Lips, Sunny, Pecker and Me,’ a comic adventure novel set in 1976 along the Oregon Trail, 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 17, 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

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to own a home in the Palisades! 2+1 fixer across from the beach. Asking $259,000. Agent Pia Coleman, (818) 590-3610

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

FURNISHED HOMES 2

FULLY FURNISHED, CHARMING & quiet 1 bdrm, 1 ba cottage. FP, walking distance to village & bluffs. Short term available. $2,500/mo.+security. (310) 459-0765

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. $6,500/mo. Agent Gwen, (310) 749-8821

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

MDR ADJ 4+3, family room, office. Hardwood, carpet, grassy back, yard, 2-car garage, close to airport and Marina. Move in condition. $4,500. (310) 393-8373

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

2 BDRM guest house + family room. NO KITCHEN. Small refrigerator, hotplate, hdwd flrs, AC/heat, cable, internet, util. incl rec center. Beautiful view. $1,800/mo. Mary, (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

HEART OF THE VILLAGE. Walk to beach & state park. Beautiful, lrg 1 bdrm, pet friendly, pool, great neighbors. Avail 5/1. $1,650/mo. Wonderful place to live. Jeannie, (310) 454-8837

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

PANORAMIC unobstructed ocean view. Luxury penthouse. Walk to beach, 7 mins to Santa Monica. 2 BR + 2 BA. All new interior. Hwd, granite, stainless steel. Ocn vu deck. W/D, garage, quiet & safe. $4,400/mo. (310) 230-4200. www.MalibuCoastline.com

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

LOVELY BRENTWOOD HOME (north of Sunset) private garden level, furnished rooms w/ bath. W/D, pool, kitchen privileges, N/S, N/D, no pets. $850/mo. incl util. (310) 472-6466

BEDROOM, LARGE DEN, private bath on lower floor of Pac Pal home. Private entrance. Furn/unfurn. $795/mo. (310) 454-1159

WALK TO VILLAGE, Palisades family home. Sunny furnished room. Prefer female student. Wireless avail. Avail 6/1. $900/mo. Call (310) 278-3027

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

RETIRED MILITARY widower, non-smoker, no pets wants to be near family. Looking for guesthouse, apt. near village. (310) 548-7159

3 BDRM+ HOME or larger or condo for month of July. Need yard and good neighborhood. Great local references. (310) 393-1171

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

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 now in the heart of the village. Creative options for space to lease or sublease. Call now, (310) 383-9520

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

SEEK PRIVATE INVESTOR for short term $170K 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

“Do You Have Projects You’ll Never Get Around To?” (Tax Organization Welcome!) • ‘ORGANIZERJESS’™ • Your Professional Organizer & Personal Assistant By the Hour • Clutter Catch-up • Home & Office Organization • Space Planning • Habit Coaching • Create Effective Systems • More Space & Clarity • Impeccable Palisades References • Call Jessica at (310) 429-3289

HOME INVENTORY SERVICES 7j

HOME INVENTORY SERVICES for FIRE THEFT, Earthquake, wills/estates, rentals, divorce. Incl video, photos & detailed reports. Pali resident. (310) 230-1437 www.homesweethomevideo.com

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

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

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTER/ELDERCARE avail. Mon.-Sun. Own transportation. Excellent references. Call Maria, (310) 948-9637

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

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

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/BABYSITTER, 10 years experience. References avail. Mon./Tues./Fri./Sat. Call Maria, (323) 298-7125

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER. Available Mon.-Fri. Own car, CDL, references. Trustworthy. Call Emelda, (323) 717-0472

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

EUROPEAN CAREGIVER. Any days & some nights. Over 12 yrs exerience in private homes, hospitals, convalescent homes. Excellent local references. Call Martine, (310) 458-3037 or (424) 214-9091

IN-HOME COMPANION/CAREGIVER. Responsible & compassionate female. Errands, shopping, some food prep. Own car, clean DMV, excellent refs. English speaking only. Call (310) 650-5900

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

MOVING & HAULING 11b

BC HAULING & CLEAN-UP • Houses • Garages • Apts • & Yards. All junk removed. Home demolition, i.e. patios, yards & walls. Truck with lift-gate. (310) 714-1838

INTERIOR PLANTS 11c

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

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 12c

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

WINDOW WASHING 13h

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS 13i

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

A WELCOME HOME SERVICE specializing in personal assistance, organization & home management. 12 years experience in high profile homes. Please contact Linda, (310) 980-2403

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

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

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

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

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

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

PIANO LESSONS by UCLA Piano Major & Pali resident. Call Meriette, (310) 741-8280

TUTORS 15e

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

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

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

READING SPECIALIST • Master of Education—Reading and Learning Disabilities • Special Education Teaching Certificate: K-12 • Regular Education Teaching Certificate: K-9 • Elementary Education Teaching experience: 12 yrs • Services provided for special & regular education students of all levels • Academic areas taught include reading (phonics and reading comprehension) writing and spelling • Private tutoring includes accessing the student’s needs, developing an individualized education program and implementation of that program. Palisades resident. Call Brandi, (310) 230-9890

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

CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & 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

TRAVELING TO MEXICO, South or Central America or Spain? For tourism or work? I can help you with Spanish communication. I am a Palisades resident from South America. Great experience. I teach all ages, students, businesspeople. All professionals, groups ok. (310) 741-8422

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

LEARN TO SPEAK FRENCH LIKE THE FRENCH DO! Private lessons in conversational French. You’ll be ready for Paris. Will Paris be ready for you? (310) 770-8864

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

THE TOWN & COUNTRY BUILDERS • General Contractors • State Lic. #441191 • Remodeling • Additions • Masonry • Concrete • Flagstone • Patio • Stone Wall • Tile • Fireplace • BBQ • Deck • Brick • Steps • Retaining Walls • Driveway • PLEASE CALL (310) 578-7108 • FREE ESTIMATES

CASTLE CONSTRUCTION. New homes, remodeling, additions, fine finish carpentry. Serving the Westside for 25 yrs. Lic. #649995. Call James, (310) 450-6237

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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

FENCES 16j

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

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

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

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

HANDYMAN 16o

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

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

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

D.J. CARPENTRY & REPAIRS. Serving the Palisades 13 yrs. Non-lic. No job too small. Prompt, friendly service. (310) 454-4121, cell (310) 367-6383

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p

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

LOCKSMITH 16q

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

PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r

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

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

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

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

ALL SEASONS PAINTING. Interior/exterior, local licensed color specialist for 30 years. Kitchen cabinet clean-up. Fast, clean & on time. Lic. #571061. Call (310) 678-7913

REMODELING 16v

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

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

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

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

ROOFING 16w

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

HELP WANTED 17

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

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

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

NANNY NEEDED for family with 2 children, F/T, Live in, Tues.-Sat. Must speak English, drive and have own trans, and have newborn experience. Please call (310) 344-1740

BABYSITTER NEEDED in Palisades 2 days a week, after school (starting at 1:00 or 2:30 p.m.) until 6:30 p.m. Extra hours are available, but not necessary. Must drive, car provided. Excellent English required to assist with homework for 2 grammar school children. Must be happy, active/energetic person with experience with children. (Tuesdays and Thursdays would be ideal.) Call (310) 740-1266

FINE STATIONERY STORE in Santa Monica, specializing in custom invitations seeks experienced reliable & detail oriented sales assistant to provide creative guidance & a high level of customer service. Excellent communication skills & knowledge of grammar & etiquette a must. 4-5 days per/wk. incl. Sat. Email resume brendahimmel@verizon.net

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

OFFICE MANAGER for medical construction co. Construction experience a must. Accounting/billing, contract experience required. $18/hr. Fax (310) 573-1686. andrea@galaxymedicalbuilders

COOK / HOUSEKEEPER / LIVE IN / SPK ENG. YOUR OWN STUDIO APT. DRIVE / LAUNDRY / ERRANDS. MIN. 3 YEARS 1 FAMILY. RECENT LOCAL REF ONLY. $600/wk. (310) 459-9904

PART-TIME ASSIST. for design-related business. Maintain sample library & client data base. Proficient in word & excel. Neat, organized & courteous, with good math & writing skills. Flex. hrs. Home office. (310) 230-1616. Send resume to helen@hmresourcegroup.com

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

THREE FAMILY YARD SALE! Sat., April 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 1160 Fiske St. Electronics, 2001 Electric cart, furniture, household items, clothing, toys and much more. No early birds.

GREAT FUN SALE! Antiques/Collectibles/hsehold goods/Jewelry/clothes/Fun stuff! Fri.-Sat., Apr. 18-19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m; 900 Galloway (corner of Carey). www.bmdawson.com for pix.

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

MALE BORDER COLLIE PUPPY. 9 weeks. $500. Call Paul, (310) 459-4745

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

WILL PAY CASH for used watches. I will buy your used watch such as Cartier & Rolex. All brands considered. (310) 717-9917 or netplay@mac.com

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