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TCA Hosts a Visit to the Venice Canals

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Boating along Aldebaran Canal (now Market Street) in Venice, California, 1909. At night the canals were lighted by myriads of varicolored electric globes and Abbott Kinney imported two dozen gondolas from Venice, Italy. Photo, courtesy Carolyn See
Boating along Aldebaran Canal (now Market Street) in Venice, California, 1909. At night the canals were lighted by myriads of varicolored electric globes and Abbott Kinney imported two dozen gondolas from Venice, Italy. Photo, courtesy Carolyn See

The Temescal Canyon Association hikers explore the Venice canals in their Christmas glory on Sunday, December 16. The public is invited. Hikers should meet at 5 p.m., in the Temescal Gateway parking lot (just north of Sunset) for carpooling. The Venice canals were part of Abbott Kinney’s dream of transforming his property south of Ocean Park into a Venice of America, complete with amusement piers, Venetian-style buildings and gondolas. The original 16 miles of canals were dug in 1904. The half-mile long 70-ft. wide Grand Canal became the centerpiece of the development, which also included the 900-ft. long, 30-ft. wide amusement pier at Windward Avenue. On July 4, 1905, the project was opened for business and festivities, which included yacht racing and swimming races in the lagoon, and band concerts and fireworks at the lagoon’s 2,500-seat amphitheater. By the 1920s, the automobile had made its mark, making the canals impractical, and in 1929, the majority of the canals were filled in and converted to roads. In 1994, Los Angeles refurbished the six remaining canals, and the neighborhood that has developed on the west side of the canals celebrates the holiday season with lights and decorations. For more information and possible updates, visit temcanyon.org or call (310) 459-5931.

Tennis Stars at Riviera

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From left: Murphy Jensen, Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati highlighted Saturday's Bank of the West Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Riviera Tennis Club.
From left: Murphy Jensen, Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati highlighted Saturday’s Bank of the West Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Riviera Tennis Club.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Nine-time Grand Slam winner Monica Seles and former French Open doubles champions Luke and Murphy Jensen hosted the inaugural Bank of the West Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Saturday at Riviera Tennis Club. They were joined by three-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Capriati, ATP Tour players Vince Spadea, Taylor Dent and Justin Gimelstob, former ATP players Bill Scanlon, Robert Seguso and Jeff Tarango, WTA Tour player Vania King, former WTA player Carling Bassett-Seguso, actors Danny Nucci, Peter Jason, David Duchovny, Eric Braeden, Chad Lowe, Scott Foley, Ryan O?Neal, Donna Mills, Paula Marshall and Maeve Quinlan, musician Gavin Rossdale and comedian Jon Lovitz. The fun-filled day included a tennis pro-am, kids’ clinics, a pro-celebrity exhibition and an “Evening with the Stars” gala featuring top entertainment and a live auction. Coordinators were Giancarlo Cava and Kirk Schaff and ball kids included Blake Anthony, Ben Brown, Carly Brown, Sam Catanzaro, Kate Christensen, Jeremy Cohen, Samantha Kogan, Spencer Pekar, Kayla Shapiro, Reid Shumway, Eden Weinberg and Calre Young. The tennis exhibition featured “Team Luke” and “Team Murphy.” All matches consisted of eight games with the team winning the most total games being declared champion. The event raised money for a number of Jensen designated youth charities, including the Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down Syndrome, the National Down Syndrome Society and The Riviera Foundation.

Conte’s Future Is Now

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Palisadian Learning on the Job as a Freshman Cornerback at California

Freshman cornerback Chris Conte makes a tackle against Louisiana Tech. He has played in every game this season for the California Golden Bears. Photo courtesy of Mark Conte
Freshman cornerback Chris Conte makes a tackle against Louisiana Tech. He has played in every game this season for the California Golden Bears. Photo courtesy of Mark Conte

By JEFF GOODMAN Special to the Palisadian-Post Shortly after finishing practice last Saturday afternoon, Chris Conte takes a seat in the bleachers as the rest of the California football team trickles out of Memorial Stadium. Eyes focused on the field, Conte begins discussing his season as a true freshman. But running backs coach Ron Gould, who recruited Conte, interrupts. “How’re you doin’, baby?” Gould asks. “I’m good,” Conte says with a laugh. “Spent all that time recruiting you, and then you don’t even come by and see me anymore,” says Gould jokingly, heading for the exits. If Conte hasn’t spent as much time with Gould as he used to, maybe it’s because the recruitment process is over. Maybe it’s because his attention has turned–justifiably–to the defensive coaching staff. In other words, Conte has been busy with football. For the cornerback from Pacific Palisades, there was no redshirt season during which he could acclimate to the physicality and the complexity of the collegiate game. There was no extended period of time dedicated to watching, learning and reflecting’just doing. Conte, who has played in every game for the Bears this season, has come a long way from his high school days at Loyola. But unlike many incoming freshmen, Conte’s development has taken place on the field. “I’m a lot smarter as a football player’a lot more experienced,” Conte says. ‘The whole college football game is a lot more complex. There’s a lot more you have to know, and just getting used to that takes awhile. But playing in the games gives you all that experience, and now I know what to expect.” Before high school, however, Conte was seldom busy with football. Aside from an occasional scrimmage with Kevin, his older brother, and Kevin’s friends, Conte steered clear of the gridiron. But it wasn’t his choice. “I didn’t play Pop Warner because my mom wouldn’t let me,” he says. “She thought it was too dangerous.” Conte, who attended Corpus Christi School before Loyola, instead resorted to soccer, basketball and baseball, and he always seemed to be one of the best athletes in the bunch. That raw talent would eventually complement a 6′ 3″ frame that helps him against the Pac-10’s gifted wide receivers. In his junior year on the Loyola football team, Conte recorded 38 tackles and snagged two interceptions. That season, Loyola edged Esperanza 49-42 to win the 2005 Division I CIF championship at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Loyola’s ensuing campaign was a dismal one, as the team skidded to a 4-6 finish, but that didn’t slow Conte. Competing on both sides of the ball, he caught 43 balls for 614 yards and five touchdowns as a receiver in addition to his 58 tackles and four picks on defense. Looking at those numbers, it would be easy to think that Conte would have an immediate impact at Cal. But because he got thrown right into the action, the playing time came before much of the progress. “I think he’s really adjusted well to the speed of the game,” says Bears Coach Jeff Tedford. “That’s a lonely place, that corner position. And there are gonna be times when you get beat. But the thing overall about him is he’s continued to hang in there and keep playing and not get down, and so with that attitude he’s gonna continue to get better.” Midway through the season, Conte got his first start at home against Washington State, and he didn’t disappoint. Conte notched 10 tackles, one of which stopped a Cougars pass one yard shy of a crucial first down. But that 20-17 decision in November is the Bears’ only victory since a 5-0 start during which the Bears downed Tennessee and Oregon. As Cal sits at 6-6 with a less-than-prestigious Armed Forces Bowl against Air Force set for New Year’s Eve at Texas Christian University, Conte tries to understand’let alone explain’the downfall of what was the country’s second-ranked program in mid-October. “Being at the top of the NCAA in football was a lot of fun,” he says. “It was almost surreal to see all that. But once we had that loss to Oregon State, everyone got kinda defeated and it was really hard to come back. Everyone starts thinking, ‘Oh no, we’re gonna lose again,’ and it’s been hard for a lot of the team to have that confidence that we’re gonna win every game.” For Conte, the Bears’ collapse has motivated him even more to build on the successes of his first season in college. “Everything I do is helping me get better for football,” he says. “Hopefully, I’ll have a starting spot next year and throughout the rest of my career here, and do some big things.” His improvements became even more apparent against USC on November 10, when he had five tackles in pouring rain. With Cal down 14-10 in the third quarter, and the Trojans knocking at the end zone’s door, Conte pounced on the ball at the two-yard line after a fumble by USC running back Chauncey Washington. Conte, who grew up as a UCLA fan, was happy that the recovery came against a doubly-hated rival. In fact, Conte might have been playing football for the Bruins’if it weren’t for Gould, that is. Gould didn’t see Anne Conte, an eighth-grade teacher at St. Martin of Tours, attempt to discourage her son from football. He didn’t see Conte merely as a genetic product of Mark, a film editor who excelled at beach volleyball. What he saw in Conte was a kid teeming with potential, and Conte’s freshman season’through trial and error’has been one of undoubted progress. “I came to camp, and it’s all history from there,” Conte says. And with three promising years left at Cal, it’s all future from here. (Jeff Goodman is a sophomore at UC Berkeley, where he covers sports for The Daily Californian.)

Nikolova Repeats as City Champ

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Palisades senior Katy Nikolova hits a backhand during her finals victory over Alexandra Tallas of Granada Hills in the City Section Individual singles tournament.
Palisades senior Katy Nikolova hits a backhand during her finals victory over Alexandra Tallas of Granada Hills in the City Section Individual singles tournament.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Katy Nikolova wrapped up her high school tennis career in style. After being pushed to three sets in the semifinals of the City Section Individual singles tournament, the Palisades High senior needed barely an hour to defend her championship with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Granada Hills freshman Alexandra Tallas Monday afternoon at the Balboa Sports Center in Encino. It was a fitting end for Nikolova, who led the Dolphins to their third consecutive team title in November and became the seventh player in section history to win at least two consecutive Individual singles titles. “You can’t put any one [title] in front of another, but this was my last one and Mr. Kling’s last one so it means a lot,” said Nikolova, who lost three sets in 19 matches this season. “It’s been a great three years and I’m going to miss my teammates.” Palisades Coach Bud Kling is stepping down as girls coach but will coach the boys team in the spring. If the match was a celebration of sorts for Nikolova, it proved to be a learning experience for her opponent. The second-seeded Tallas used a serve-and-volley style to win the first two games but was unable to sustain her attack. “My strategy was just to come out and give it my all,” said Tallas, who was awarded the No. 2 seed after finishing undefeated in the West Valley League. “She kept using drop shots so I thought if I came to the net I’d stand a better chance.” Nikolova rebounded from her slow start to win five straight games. She served out the first set, broke for a 1-0 lead in the second, then broke again two games later. Serving at 5-2, Nikolova took a 40-15 lead before Tallas dumped a forehand approach shot into the net on match point. “The draw this year was a little stronger,” said Nikolova, among the top 30 in Southern California in the USTA girls 18s rankings. “I wasn’t very warm when I got out there today and she took advantage of that. She’s a pretty good baseliner so I had to mix things up a little bit and use different shots.” Though Palisades had the top two seeds in the Individual doubles tournament, neither won the championship. That went to Becky Friedman and Leeann Hsueh, who defeated teammates Allie Amor and Kelly Paris, 6-1, 6-3, in an all-Granada Hills final.

Pali Hoops Wins in Beverly Hills

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Senior defender Jazmyn Anderson and her Palisades High soccer teammates travel to Hamilton for a Western League game Friday.
Senior defender Jazmyn Anderson and her Palisades High soccer teammates travel to Hamilton for a Western League game Friday.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Whatever the reason, the Palisades High boys varsity basketball team always seems to bring its ‘A’ game to the Beverly Hills Tournament. That could be why the Dolphins have won there seven times since 1986. The latest trophy was hoisted Saturday night after Palisades’ 53-35 victory over Long Beach Poly in the championship game. The game was tied 20-20 at halftime and the Dolphins clung to a 32-31 lead after three quarters before closing out the game on a 21-4 run. Irvin Kintaudi, Aaron Hawk-Harris and Josh Gilmore each scored 10 points and Garrett Frick had eight and Brandon Greer added seven for Palisades (7-1), which has won four straight games since losing in the finals of the Campbell Hall Tournament. Against the Jackrabbits, Hawk-Harris pulled down nine rebounds and dished out five assists, Kintaudi made six steals and Taylor Shipley had five steals and three assists Palisades plays St. Bonaventure in the San Fernando Invitational next Monday. On the way to Saturday’s final the Dolphins beat Antelope Valley (65-31), Crossroads (59-47) and West Ranch (57-53). Girls Soccer The Dolphins fell to Marymount, 2-0, in a intersectional game last Thursday at Stadium by the Sea. It was their first loss of the season. Palisades bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Palmdale in the El Segundo Tournament.

Paly Second at El Monte Meet

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Jennifer Tartavull comforts Paly teammate Jayme Rossie, who didn't do as well in an event as she hoped. Photo: Eric Lawton
Jennifer Tartavull comforts Paly teammate Jayme Rossie, who didn’t do as well in an event as she hoped. Photo: Eric Lawton

The Palisades-Malibu YMCA swim team took second out of 11 teams at a meet hosted by the Westside YMCA last weekend at the El Monte Aquatics Center. Although Paly’s 15-and-over swimmers continued to take first in most of their events, several younger swimmers made significant time cuts, thus resulting in higher placement and more points for the team. “All of our swimmers did a great job,” Paly Head Coach Brian Timmerman said. “This was our third Y meet of the season and I have a lot of awards to pass out this week.” It was the first time that Paly’s U-8 swimmers got a chance to swim relays and the boys team of Alexander Lee, Jared Anwar, James Conlon and Finn Bradley won the 100 freestyle relay and finished third in the medley (Anwar, Bradley, Lee and Carlo Morelli). Paly’s girls team placed second in both the freestyle (Erin McMahon, Jaclyn Wittbrodt, Elena Saab, Caroline Carswelll) and the medley (Elena Saab Keara Rutz Leah Timmerman and Camille Oswald). Timmerman also had high praise for his nine- and 10-year-old girls. ‘Many of them have just aged up, so they’re the youngest in the age group,’ Timmerman said. ‘They (Rachel Martin, Grace Heck, Clara Saab and Gretta Johnson) still placed third in the medley relay. In that same age group, the boys (William Abe, Mac Bradley, Jack Wilson and Kenneth Saab) also placed third in the freestyle relay.’ In the 11- and 12-year-old boys division, Michael Lukasiak, Thomas Collins, Eric Lin, and Ryan Wilson took third place in the freestyle relay. The girls’ team of Kathryne Heck, Syndney Cheong, Jayme Rossie and Courtney Carswell took third in the medley relay. The relay teams continued with drama as the 15-and-over boys medley relay team of Jordan Wilimovsky, Sherin Ghaffar, James deMayo and Hudson Lofchie was able to edge its competition by hundredths of a second to finish first, with Hudson Lofchie swimming a strong freestyle leg in one of his fastest swims of the season. Timmerman put together two equal relays of 15-and-over girls for the medley event, with each swimmer taking a leg in a stroke that wasn’t necessarily her best. The teams finished first (2:02.46) and second (2:02.82), although only the A-team was allowed to count points towards the team total. “Jared Anwar, Caroline Carswell and Elena Saab, all had four best new times,” Timmerman said. “Joe Walker had six best times.” Eleven-year-old Courtney Carswell managed to better nine of her times and her teammate Kate Heck dropped time in five events. Other 11- and 12-year-olds who made notable time improvements were Jayme Rossie and Michael Lukasiak. The Hacker siblings had a strong meet with 13-year-old Andrew swimming five best new times and 15-year-old Hayley winning the 100 backstroke in 1:04.63. The December Age Group Championships are this weekend in Cerritos. To participate, swimmers must meet qualifying times. Thirteen Paly swimmers will be compete in individual events and six more will swim relays, making this Paly’s largest contingent in several years. Paly will host its next meet January 26-27.

Ducks Win Roller Hockey League

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Ducks players hold their trophies proudly in the small gym after winning the Palisades Recreation Center Roller Hockey League championship. Photo courtesy of Bob Kahn
Ducks players hold their trophies proudly in the small gym after winning the Palisades Recreation Center Roller Hockey League championship. Photo courtesy of Bob Kahn

Seeded last out of four teams, the Ducks were not expected to do much in the Palisades Recreation Center’s roller hockey playoffs. Despite a 2-5 record (all five losses were by one goal), Ducks coaches Jim Latham and Bob Kahn made sure every player got equal playing time throughout the season and that foresight proved valuable during last Friday night’s semifinal and final games. The Ducks won their first playoff game against the top-seeded Sabres on an overtime goal by Sportsmanship Award winner Hudson Fulgham. In the other semifinal, the third-seeded Red Wings upset the second-seeded Senators, also in overtime. The stage was set for the championship game, in which Ducks goalie Harrison Valner and Wings goalie Kelly Harlan traded saves in a fast-paced first half, after which the Red Wings led 6-3. In the second half, the Ducks kept their two highest scorers, Fulgham and Ross Friedman in the game at all times. Within a few minutes, the Ducks had scored three goals to tie it 6-6. Two more goals gave the Ducks a 8-6 lead with three minutes left. The defense of James Kahn, Cara Friedman, Chet Burrows and Ian Latham was crucial in keeping the Red Wings from scoring for most of the second half, but the Wings scored twice in the final two minutes to tie the game and force overtime. Two minutes into extra time Friedman slapped the puck into the back of the Wings’ net and the Ducks celebrated their Cinderella championship. Ethan Rill organized the youth league. For information about roller hockey at the Palisades Recreation Center, visit the Web site at www.westlahockey.com. Applications for the new season in January are due soon.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 6, 2007

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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

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

CONDOS, TOWNHOMES FOR SALE 1e

2 BDRM, 2 BA CONDO in village. 15340 Albright St., apt #107. Open house daily, 12-4 p.m. $679,000. (310) 230-7866

FURNISHED HOMES 2

CHARMING COTTAGE, fully furnished, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, frplc, close to village & bluffs. Short term available. No pets. (310) 459-0765

MOVE WITH A SUITCASE! Lovely 1 bdrm+office, 2 ba canyon overlook. F/P, laundry, cable, phone, gdner, fully furn & equip. 2 mos. min. N/S, no pets. $2,650/mo. for everything. (310) 454-2568

SUNSET MESA estate with KILLER OCEAN VIEWS. Newly remodeled, close-in, mid-century, turn-key furnished with the VIEW! $6,500/mo. (760) 568-9426

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

FLEXIBLE LEASE OPTIONS. Light filled spotless ranch style 2 bd, 1 bath updated kit, oak flrs, deck view of tree-filled property. Lg brick patio, W/D & gardener incl. 2-car garage w /side entry. Gated rear lot perfect for boat or RV storage. $3,450/mo. (310) 993-4007

OCEAN VIEWS 4 BDRM, 3 BA, office, den, large spa. Queen’s Necklace, quiet cul-de-sac. New carpet & hdwd flrs, updated kitchen, 2 fps. $6,500/mo. Call (310) 457-1522

HIGHLANDS HOUSE. Lovely 3+2, 2000 sq ft., open floor plan, AC. Private patio w/ trees. Community pool, tennis courts. Available Dec.15. $4,700/mo. (310) 999-2661

4 BDRM, 3 BA Unfurn or furn. Great location in Pacific Palisades. Immaculate, beautiful large lot. Many amenities. Available immediately. $6,000/mo. Call Mike, (818) 307-6434, or Jami, (310) 383-2512

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

1 BDRM+OFFICE/DEN, 2 ba, 2 F/P, hdwd flrs, new paint, wood blinds, 1 garage space, laundry on premises. $2,300/mo.+sec. Call (310) 459-5576

$2,500/mo. LARGE, LIGHT 1 bdrm, 1 ba Mediterranean triplex near bluffs. Mucho charm! Unique touches. Built-in bookcases, cabinets, drawers, tile, hdwd. flrs, bay window, garage, garden. 1 yr. lease. N/P, N/S. (310) 829-6931

PRIVATE OCEAN VIEW GUESTHOUSE, partially furnished; small but cool; gated, tropical gardens, patio. Near old Getty villa. No pets, no smoking. $1,450/mo. Ready now. (310) 459-1983

STUDIO APT. UNIQUE. Must see: Newly remodeled, high tech, LG fridge, carpeting, w/d in unit, backyard w/ brick patio. St. parking. Private entrance. Marquez area. Util. inc. $1,750/mo. $2,250 deposit. May consider small pet with deposit. Call (310) 261-4083 or (310) 741-8276. By appt. only.

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

PERFECT FOR REMODELERS! 2 bdrm, 2½ ba townhouse, hdwd, tile+new carpet. Large roof deck w/ ocean views, W/D, dishwasher, additional storage, parking. $3,650/mo. Agent, (310) 392-1757

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT. 3 bdrm, 3 ba remodeled Highlands end unit. 1,800 sq. ft. 2 car garage, pool, tennis court, hdwd flrs. Available now. $3,750/mo. (310) 570-8275

1 Bdrm, 1 ba, PALISADES HIGHLANDS CONDO in unique senior bldg near ocean. Quiet, bright, view. Available immediately to qualified person over 62. $1,340/mo. (310) 926-9886

VERY NICE 1 bdrm, 1 ba. Rent includes gas, water, electricity. New applicances, pool, tennis court. One block from beach. Coldwell Banker. Ann Christiansen, (310) 230- 2470

HIGHLANDS TOWNHOME FOR RENT. Sunny 3 bd, 3 ba remodeled end unit, mountain views. 1,750 sq. ft. 2-car garage, W/D, dishwasher, refrigerator, pool, gym, tennis. Avail now. $3,100/mo. (310) 794-2289

$3,200/MO. SANTA MONICA. Prime north of Wilshire. Luxury upper condo 2 bdrm, 2 ba+den. Newly remodeled, hdwd flrs, crown moulding, marble/tile ba, lots of closets, banquet room, spa, 2 car gated pking. Nice view of Pac. Pal. & the SM mts. 1 blk from trendy Montana Ave. & near Ocean Ave., which overlooks the ocean. Available now. Call Bob, (310) 451-8775

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

PACIFIC PALISADES Large sunny room. Opens onto own private patio and yard. Private full bath, share kitchen and laundry. Walk to village. $1,400/mo. (310) 230-1670

WANTED TO RENT 3b

LOOKING FOR GARAGE space. Palisades business owner for 18 years. 1 or 2 car garage. Santa Monica or Palisades. John, (310) 877-5959

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

GUESTHOUSE, UNFURNISHED FOR quiet responsible, considerate, retired male. N/S, N/D. No pets. Please leave message for Tom at (760) 662-8716

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 $1,050 per month and 2) Office suites ranging in size from 950 sf to 2,000 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 Pietra at (310) 591-8789 or email leasing@hp-cap.com

RENTAL SPACE, STORAGE 3d

STORAGE GARAGE IN VILLAGE. Avail 12/1. $289/mo. (310) 454-4668

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

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3f

FULL SERVICE Property Mgt. Co. To rent out &/or manage your house rental. No more tenant hassles. We Do It All. Illana, (310) 498-0468

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

FOR SALE: Curves Chevoit Hills. (310) 454-4121

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN an established boutique store in the Palisades Village. Call (310) 663-7299 leave message

LOST & FOUND 6a

FOUND: BLACK KITTEN, ABOUT 21⁄2 months old, w/ collar, no name tag. By Sunset & Capri. Dr. (310) 454-8413

PERSONALS 6b

SEMPER FI. U.S. Marine, combat wounded Purple Heart veteran needs help. Please contact Ray Nasser, (310) 454-7432, 16321 PCH #63, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

MISCELLANEOUS 6c

SEEING RED? THINK BLUE! Concerned & want to help. Join us. Pacific Palisades Democratic Club. (310) 230- 2084

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 available. 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

DECORATING 7d

X-MAS LIGHTING. We have 20 yrs. of happy customers. Please call Pacific Tree & Landscape for appt. Happy Holidays! (310) 866-3376

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

WILL ORGANIZE any areas in your home. Tailor a practical system for you. Help you prepare for holidays. Efficient, affordable & confidential. (310) 477-6489

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

NANNY, 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Great references, clean DMV, CPR cert. Prefer newborns & toddlers. Call Olga, (213) 675-1185

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

HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANER available full time. Mon.-Sat. Very experienced and excellent refer­enc­es. Own transportation. CDL. Call Miriam, C (213) 925-9088, H (213) 746-4216

HOUSEKEEPER/CATERER Available M-F. Own transportation. CDL. Experienced, references. Call (572) 706-7293

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

MALE CAREGIVER available for L/O only. 5 years experience. Good references. Call John, (323) 668-2359

CAREGIVER/NANNY/COMPANION. References, Full/part time, live-in/live-out. Available now. Some housekeeping. Please call (818) 357-8363

CAREGIVER/CNA. Hourly or L/I. Guaranteed satisfaction or you don’t pay. All caregivers are fingerprinted, bonded and covered by liability COMP Ins. Schedule FREE accessment. $17.50-19.50/hr. Karen McDermott, (310) 529-1086

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

RETIRED NURSE looking for P/T work. Driver, watch kids, cook & housekeep. Local references and lives locally. Call Mayu, (310) 393-5856

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) 498-5380. 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

MOVING & HAULING 11b

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

INTERIOR PLANTS 11c

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

TREE SERVICE 11d

DON’T PANIC, IT’S ORGANIC®! NEED HELP AFTER THE FIRE? Fire Sale Property Restoration. If your property was damaged or destroyed by fire, let us help you restore it. Free housecall w/ mention of this ad. Since 1972. Natural pest control, lawn, roses, tree, pond, fruit trees, veg. gdns, natural spraying, whole property restoration, water mgmt & more as seen on PBS, NBC, CBS, YOUTUBE & more. Invisible Gardener Inc. (310) 457-4438. Doing it organically keeps the oceans clean. www. InvisibleGardener.com

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, Bonded

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

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES OFFERED in exchange for room. Pet care, errands, driving, cooking+, organizing. Local refs. Honest & reliable. Call A. Kirstin, (310) 383-8188

LET DIANA DO IT! Holiday/Grocery shopping • Party Planning • Bill Paying • Organizing • Errands & more. Long-time Pal. Resident. Excellent Refs. New Clients 20% off. Call DIANA AT (310) 573-9649

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

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

PEAK PERFORMANCE Fitness Training • Ivan Baccarat, A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer • Body Shaping • Strength • Endurance • Prenatal/Post Partum • Cardio Kickboxing • Stretch/Flexibility • Plyometrics • Fat Loss • Core Work Individualized Program Design • 20 Yrs. Experience • Insured • References • Call for a free consultation: (310) 829-4428

“FIT” Jen Into Your Life. I am a certified in-home personal trainer with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. I design unique fun fitness programs tailored to individual goals. Palisades references available. Call Jen for your complimentary first session. (818) 623-7173

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER. Mobile service. Train at home, in gym or outdoors. Contact Thomas, (310) 365-8878

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW YOU! Experienced fitness trainer with B.A. in Kinesiology. Ask about holiday specials. (310) 383-7081 • DQTfitness@yahoo.com

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 • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593

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

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

SPANISH TUTOR & PALISADES resident from South America is back in town! All ages, students, housewives, travellers, business people, all professionals, SAT & AP Prep. Call (310) 741-8422

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

ProCPM—We Manage Your Construction Project So You Don’t Have To. Your Home Built/Remodeled For Less—Less Time, Less Cost, Less Stress. (310) 459-6276 • www.ProCPM.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

NORTH BAY ELECTRIC. Serving the Palisades area since 1984 • Service Calls • Remodel Work • New Construction • (310) 456-7076. Lic. #493652

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

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

CONSTRUCTION • ELECTRIC • PLUMBING, Painting, tile, drywall, driveway, carpentry, stucco. I have good references. Non-lic. Call (818) 849-4144

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 • 53 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

PLUMBING 16t

BOTHAM PLUMBING AND HEATING. Lic. #839118. (310) 827-4040

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

HELP WANTED 17

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

IN HOME OFFICE. Computer savvy. Good phone skills. P/T Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Call Lynda, (310) 459-5820

HOUSEKEEPER/DISHWASHER: Join our hospitality team at Aldersgate Retreat & Cultural Center, Pacific Palisades. P/T $10/hr. Weekend and weekday shifts available. Call Cris, (310) 454-6699

PALISKATES is hiring women’s sales associates. P/T & F/T seasonal and permanent positions available.
Contact Ashley, (310) 230-6085 ext. 2 Paliskates@yahoo.com

WANTED: ONE EXCELLENT housekeeper. Two days per week. Must speak English well. Must have excellent references. Call Michele at (310) 454-5287

AUTOS 18b

2003 ACURA TL, white with beige leather. Local, professional owner. Perfect condition, 62,000K. ABS Anti-lock, air, alloys, Bose 6 CD changer, moonroof. $14,995. Steve, (310) 459-5662

BLACK F-150 2007 FX2 Package, Supercrew Sport, leather captain chairs, 6000 K, premium sound, all options except navigation. Rear seat DVD, 5.4L Triton V8 engine & parking sensors. $28,000. (310) 849-1598

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

MULTI-FAMILY SALE. 507 Via de la Paz. Saturday, Dec. 8th 8:30 a.m. Lots of kids toys, clothes, games, books, videos, DVDs, electronic equip & more. No Early Birds!

SATURDAY, DEC. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2 families. Many NEW toys. Baby furniture (Bellini rocker, toddler bed, high chair). Gifts, electronics, Karges chairs. Fancy women’s clothing & much more. 1357 Chautauqua Blvd. (N. of Sunset)

THINK XMAS! “Redecorating” Sale! Hi-end quality. Antique bronze Chinese lamps/Pr. cherry side tables/Chenile sofa/Contemp tufted leather chair (Grace)/Plus linens/knick-knacks/costume jewelry/books/CDs/VCRs/toys! 1135 Ravoli (Sunset to Amalfi). FRI.-SAT., Dec. 7-8; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/info: www.bmdawson.com

ESTATE SALE: Pacific Palisades. Fri.-Sat.-Sun., Dec. 7, 8 & 9. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1268 Amalfi, N. of Sunset. Complete hsehold of vintage & residential furn, china, porcelain, wedgewood, dolls, jewelry, books, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

27” PANASONIC COLOR TV. 3 yrs old and in great working condition. Panasonic DVC/CD player, also great working condition. TiVo DVR box. Please call Doris, (310) 913-2753

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

Art For Human Rights

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PaliHi art teacher Angelica Pereyra works on the Human Rights Task Force art project with her students, from left, Chris Lee, Jasmine Hutchison, Take Ikuno and Medhat Hanna.
PaliHi art teacher Angelica Pereyra works on the Human Rights Task Force art project with her students, from left, Chris Lee, Jasmine Hutchison, Take Ikuno and Medhat Hanna.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

By AMY MARCZEWSKI Special to the Palisadian-Post In June 1993, this Lifestyle page featured Palisades High senior Angelica Pereyra, who described her life as a traveling student riding the bus every day from her home in East L.A. ‘As a student, school is my only job and so I figured I would do my best and take it as far as my effort, persistence, and abilities could take me,’ Angelica said. She was an editor on the ‘Tideline’ student newspaper, leader of the Latino Awareness Class, and a tutor at Palisades Elementary four afternoons a week. Angelica went on to UCLA as a scholarship student, earned her teaching credential, and then returned to PaliHi as a teacher, first in math and now in art. Her persistent, can-do attitude is unchanged. In her classroom there’s a small flyer on the wall with the iconic image of a woman flexing her upper arm, which typically includes the message ‘We Can Do It!’ but instead it reads in Spanish: ”Nadie me puede decir que me calle!’ ‘No one can tell me to keep my mouth shut!’ Back in 1993, Angelica told the Palisadian-Post, ‘I come on the bus and I’ve been working hard to let students at Pali as well as those in the surrounding community know that ‘bussed-in kids’ do enhance the environment at Pali in a positive way.’ This motivation to effect change in the world around her continues to drive Angelica, who still lives in East L.A., and it inspires her students to create and learn. ‘There was something about Pali, a gravitation to come back here, something about the diversity I encounter here every day,’ Angelica says. ‘I wanted to serve my community [of East L.A.], because I think it’s important for kids of color to see professionals of color. But I also think that white kids need to see professionals of color.’ Given what Angelica calls the ‘diversity of diversity of diversity’ that is PaliHi, she knew that her impact would be significant at a school where 24 percent of the 2,700 students are Latino. One facet of Angelica’s job as role model has been to incorporate human rights into the curriculum, even during her first four years teaching math at Pali. ‘I had to get through the state standards,’ she says, ‘but beyond that, there are all these ‘teachable moments.’ How do we [as human beings in society] deal with each other?’ Angelica explored this question in creative ways. When discussing properties of equality in algebra she broadened the discussion to the topic of equality in society. A lesson on the mathematical subject of identity elements segued into discussions of cultural and personal identity. ‘This is such an important concept for this age group,’ she says. ‘To have them question it allows them to think about and solidify their own identities.’ Now, as an art teacher, Angelica continues to incorporate human rights into the curriculum. She insists that these concepts are essential for young artists: ‘An artist has to know about everything going on in the world, because if you have something to say, you’d better know what you’re talking about.’ In order to assure that her students ‘know what they’re talking about,’ Angelica keeps a library of Human Rights Watch reports from around the world in her classroom. ‘I try to keep the reports near the supplies so that the students remember they’re there as a resource.’ Angelica’s three key classroom philosophies underscore the value she places on human rights: ‘Excellence doesn’t happen by default,’ ‘Process is the currency of the classroom,’ and ‘The classroom is a space where all maintain their dignity.’ Considered as a whole, these ideologies constitute a miniaturized version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, drafted following World War II in order to guarantee the rights of individuals in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Angelica’s version guides students through art projects that at times draw their inspiration directly from the original document. This fall, the HRW Student Task Force club, with Angelica and Spanish teacher Sandra Martin as co-teacher advisers, has continued a third year of activism dedicated to bringing protection to the people of Darfur. When Angelica learned about a November rally at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that would urge China to take a stronger leadership role in bringing protection to the people of Darfur, Angelica quickly thought of a way to involve her classes. The rally aimed to encourage China to use its status as host of the 2008 Olympic Games to bring the message of peace and brotherhood that the Olympics conveys to Darfur, where violence has reigned since 2003. Dozens of students submitted original art works for a portfolio that will be delivered to the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles, urging China to ‘Bring the Olympic dream to Darfur.’ Students presented early sketches and explained their vision to Angelica, who asked pointed questions to get them to think about the impact of their images. ‘It’s in the doing that [students] come to ownership of the information,’ says Angelica, whose students demonstrated strong knowledge of the links between China and Sudan after completing their artwork. In this case, her role as art teacher overlapped, as it often does, with different disciplines, such as current events and global politics, and her students’ creativity generated more than a pretty painting. While Student Task Force efforts have been geared towards large-scale on-campus actions in the past, including assemblies with activist guest speakers and hosting a simulated refugee camp, Angelica and Sandra Martin have worked together to broaden this focus. Sandra, whose students translated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into Spanish as part of their coursework last year, explained: ‘We are pushing the kids to take into consideration that small actions can make a big difference.’ These small actions, like incorporating human rights into their daily classwork, empower the students to work continually to effect change. ‘Not everything in high school is remembered,’ Angelica says, ‘but students in the Task Force will remember their experiences. I don’t see anything else so worthy of my time.’ (Amy Marczewski has a Ph.D. in French and Francophile studies from UCLA and is a consultant for the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force at eight Westside high schools.)

Sustainable ‘Green’ Homes Hit the Market

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This Ray Kappe-designed LivingHome in Brentwood has been described as “the Nexus between green living, high technology and high design.” Photo: Everett Senton Gidley

The concept of ‘green’ living is hardly new. That color has come to define nearly any object or action that is environmentally friendly, and with the real threat of global warming looming, many people have jumped on the bandwagon and altered their lifestyles in order to minimize their ecological footprints. From recycling bottles, cans, light bulbs and cell phones, to bringing re-usable cloth bags to the market, to driving hybrid cars, Angelenos have proved that greener living isn’t just a fad. ‘I have never seen any movement gain such traction in such little time. It is amazing how many people want green and talk about how improving the environmental standards in their home can improve their life and improve the world for the next generation,’ said George Penner, a partner in the Westside real estate firm deasy/penner&partners, which currently has two houses on the local market that feature sustainable eco-design. Sustainable is a term that refers to houses (or other buildings/objects) that have been built to comply with the principles of economic, social and ecological sustainability, reducing the use of non-renewable resources, minimizing environmental impact and increasing the relationship between the house and the natural environment. One of deasy/penner&partners’ latest listed sustainable homes is described as ‘the Hybrid Green House,’ located at 407 Almar Ave. in Pacific Palisades. From the outside, no one would know that this Spanish Colonial Revival-style home was created using only recycled, sustainable materials. Designed by Jensen Daggett, a developer who wished to ‘build green’ for herself, the 6,800 sq. ft. home has six bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and a one bedroom/one bathroom apartment. It sits on a street-to-street lot in the El Medio bluffs neighborhood and features sweeping coastline and ocean views. However, the home’s most attractive element is its ability to maintain a classic Spanish look, blending well with the neighborhood, while remaining eco-friendly. ‘Most people in the green industry happen to be individuals who are leaning towards more modern designs,’ said listing agent Frank Langen. ‘Maybe it’s a coincidence, but they end up using steel and other elements like prefab.’ Conscious, yet classic looking, building elements include recycled Styrofoam construction blocks, lightweight concrete, denim insulation, hydronic floor heating and a tankless water heating system. ‘Everyone is talking green. The [real estate] market is ready for it,’ Langen said. ‘There are Priuses driving around everywhere, but the car is just one small impact. The building sector of the economy has a much more negative impact on the environment.’ Another locally listed home takes sustainable, green living to a whole new level. Located at 12321 Rochedale Lane in the Crestwood Hills area of Brentwood, the 4,057-sq.ft. home, designed by Rustic Canyon resident Ray Kappe, is described as ‘the Nexus between green living, high technology and high design.’ ‘It’s really the first LivingHome on the open market,’ said agent Barry Gray. ‘As far as I know, it’s probably the first prefab and LEED certified home to be on the market in Southern California.’ (The house has not yet actually been LEED certified, but is expected to receive gold, the Leadership Energy Environmental Design’s highest certification. Points are earned for energy efficiency and sustainability in water use, air, materials and more.) The home, which was prefabricated offsite and constructed on Rochedale, features only environmentally preferred products and systems, including a SunPower solar electric system, forced hot-air radiant heat and cooling systems, a Valcucine eco-friendly kitchen, water- and energy-efficient appliances, windows and doors with insulated glazing, tankless water heaters and LED lights. It also features a Control 4 home automation system that can be set up so that the house knows when its residents leave and will turn off unnecessary energy-using functions. ‘Everything in the house is environmentally conscious,’ Gray said. This seemingly futuristic house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a state-of- the-art media room. The home is framed mostly in glass and features a full wrap-around deck, providing for sweeping views of the canyon as well as the ocean. ‘On a clear day you can see Catalina,’ Gray said. Green living comes at a price, of course. The Hybrid Green House on Almar is listed at $7.5 million and the Ray Kappe LivingHome in Brentwood is listed at $4.3. ‘Without question, for people who are in the market for purchasing homes today, one of the topics that comes up, beyond bedroom, pool, views and garage is, ‘Are there any green components involved?” Penner said. As the green movement continues to expand, people are looking for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle on all levels, and not just in the home, but as a home.

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