The Wachovia Corporation will open a 5,000-sq.-ft. financial center in Pacific Palisades this summer as it expands aggressively into the Southern California market. Occupying the former Coldwell Banker location (between Designers Rug Resource and the woman’s clothing store Margano), Wachovia will fill a space that has been empty since the summer of 2006. ‘Our targeted open date is July 29,’ said George Swygert, who provides executive leadership to Wachovia’s retail and small business banking operations in Southern California and Arizona. He and his wife relocated to Brentwood with their young daughter 18 months ago and have become active members at St. Matthew’s Church. ‘When I first came out to California,’ Swygert told the Palisadian-Post Tuesday, ‘I looked for a site in the Palisades but there wasn’t much commercial space available. We were fortunate to find a place near the Village Green, smack dab in the middle of town on the main street.’ Another advantage: 10 parking spaces behind the building. He said the long-vacant Office Supplier space across the street was too small. The Palisades branch is larger than most of Wachovia’s branches and will be comparable in size to the Bank of America branch. What about the presence of eight other established banks within two blocks? Doesn’t this worry Wachovia? ‘Coffee Bean is right across from Starbucks, right?’ Swygert said, laughing. ‘All of us offer special services, and with the affluent population here, there are plenty of dollars to go around for everybody.’ He added, ‘When we enter a market, our reputation for giving great service usually affects our peers. We hope we will add value to the citizens whether they decide to bank with us or not.’ Wachovia, the fourth largest U.S. bank behind Citigroup, Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase, offers a full array of financial services through offices in 21 states and Washington, D.C. At year’s end it had 163 branches in California, including two in Brentwood and one in Malibu, with a new branch opening soon in Santa Monica. ‘Pacific Palisades fills out the Westside for us,’ said Swygert, 40, who has worked his entire career with Wachovia. ‘This is a very desirable market for us.’ He’s also enthusiastic about living so close to town and getting involved in the community. ‘This is like a small town in the Midwest or the South somewhere, especially on the Fourth of July, where you go out the night before and put chairs along the parade route,’ Swygert said. ‘We come over here for the farmers market every Sunday and we eat at places like Dante’s.’ Already aware of the non-chain sentiments among many Palisades residents, Swygert noted that Wachovia ‘is a very active player in the local communities where we operate. We have established what we call an employee involvement group in Century City, and they pick projects our employees want to get involved in as volunteers and with corporate support.’ A prime example: Wachovia supports employee volunteerism through its Time Away from Work for Community Service policy, giving all employees four hours per months’or six days per year’of paid time off to volunteer in local communities. _______
Battery Powers Pali Baseball
It is said that defending a championship is harder than winning it. The Palisades High baseball team found that out on Monday, falling behind 5-2 and 6-3 before rallying for a 8-6 victory in its Western League opener Monday at George Robert Field. After taking it on the chin at the San Diego Lions tournament, where they lost four games over spring break, the Dolphins showed resiliency in a back-and-forth struggle against their beach rivals. Despite struggling with his control early, Palisades ace Jonathan Moscot turned in a gutsy complete-game effort and catcher Garrett Champion hit the decisive home run to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning as the Dolphins improved to 5-6-1 under new coach Mike Voelkel. “It was a 3-1 count so I was just looking for one pitch and he gave it to me,” said Champion, who’s mighty clout cleared the left field fence and gave Palisades a 7-6 lead. David Skolnik’s triple to right field added an insurance run and that was all Moscot needed to close the deal. Moscot froze pitching counterpart Zack Mandell on a called third strike to end the game. “Jonathan was one hitter away from coming out two or three times but to his credit he hung in there and pitched out of it,” Voelkel admitted. “This was an exciting game. Miracles only happen with guts and courage and I have a feeling a lot of league games will be this way.” Jared Sklar’s RBI double tied the game, 1-1, in the first inning. Skolnik doubled to lead off the bottom of the third and Sklar’s sacrifice fly pulled Pali to within 5-3. After the Gondos (3-12) tacked on a run in the top of the fourth, the Dolphins rallied for three runs in their half. Both pitchers struck out the side in the fifth inning, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. “Venice did a good job of situational hitting,” Voelkel said. “They executed some hit-and-runs but I was pleased that defense-wise we made them earn their runs.” Pali and Venice went right back at it on Wednesday (result undetermined at press time) and Palisades travels to Westchester Monday. Softball Jose Alvarado’s squad dropped its first game on its new field when it lost to Venice on Monday, evening the Dolphins Western league mark at 1-1. A pitching duel developed early on between Palisades’ Emily Noel and the Gondos’ Danielle Mestas, who struck out Adria Bonillas with the bases loaded in the bottom of the second inning to preserve the Gondos’ 2-0 lead. Tennis Palisades remains undefeated in the Western League. The Dolphins lost a nonleague match to Beverly Hills Monday in the final round of the Bay Area Classic and played Brentwood in another intersectional match on Wednesday (result unavailable at press time).
Rec Directors Say Hello, Goodbye
Mendoza Transfers to Venice Palisades Recreation Director Liska Mendoza, who has been at her post since early September, just received word that she is being transferred to Oakwood Rec Center in Venice. On Monday, when the Palisadian-Post visited her at the Rec Center Mendoza was matter-of-fact. ‘It’s a civil service job and you have to be used to change,’ she said. ‘I will miss driving down the hill [Chautauqua] and seeing the ocean on the way home from work.’ This wasn’t Mendoza’s first experience in Pacific Palisades. As a teenager, she awoke at 5:30 a.m. to catch one of the school buses that transported kids from the USC area arriving at Palisades High School by 7:50 every morning. She was a football cheerleader and on the Academic Decathlon team in 1992 and 93. Considered an at-risk student, she graduated from PaliHi in 1993 and attended Cal State L.A., where she received her B.A. in communications and her masters in ethnographic studies. Mendoza joined Rec and Parks seven years ago and served at Mar Vista before the Palisades. Mendoza has a personal motto that she takes to each job site: ‘Building community and creating experience.’ The Palisades epitomizes her creed. ‘This is a good park and good example of community, ‘ she said. Mendoza bases her assessment on meetings she has held with ‘Movies in the Park,’ AYSO Commissioner Debbie Held, the Chamber of Commerce and PPBA officials and the Palisades Community Center (the committee who funded Field of Dreams and the proposed step project). ‘They all work well together and with the park,’ Mendoza said, who also had praise for long-time employees Mike Dixson and Alex Somkin, who run football and basketball. Mendoza accomplished one of her goals, which was putting the Rec Center’s program on-line in an effort to save paper and money by not mailing brochures. ‘I came here and there was so much paper,’ she said and urges residents to go to www.lacity.org to see a listing of the classes and print out a registration form. Another of her goals was to expand the park advisory board and she hopes Palisadians will help her successor by joining. ‘We have six active members and we need four more,’ Mendoza said. If interested contact call (310) 454-1412. The advisory board members related to the Rec Center staff community needs. Mendoza also wanted a handball installed between the two gyms, but that task will also be left to Erich Haas (see opposite story). Mendoza met her husband John in college and they have two children Yannika, 6, and John, 4. Haas Hired As New Director Erich Haas was named the Palisades Recreation Center’s new director on March 14 and is scheduled to begin April 1. ‘April Fools Day,’ he laughed, ‘What a day to start!’ Hass has been at the Vineyard Recreation Center in South Los Angeles for the past four years’a much different environment than Pacific Palisades. ‘My first thing was to clear gang members away from the door,’ he told the Palisadian-Post on Monday. ‘They no longer come here, unless it’s to play ball on Saturday.’ Haas had been to the Palisades a few times for the citywide recreation and parks basketball tournament. Two weeks ago he was home sick with the flu when he received a call asking if he would like the Palisades job’a promotion to senior director. It didn’t take him long to make up his mind. ‘I jumped at the chance,’ Haas said. ‘I like the community and the area and I wanted a big park.’ Before transferring to the Vineyard, Haas worked at the Bogdonvich Rec Center in San Pedro, which has one of the biggest basketball enrollments in Los Angeles’more than 650 kids. Haas played basketball throughout high school in Louisiana. An injury prevented him from playing at Louisiana College in Pineville. After college, he taught and coached high school in Ohio before moving to Los Angeles in 2000. He’s been with the Rec and Parks Department for almost eight years. ‘I’m looking forward to being in the Palisades,’ Haas said. ‘The staff seems wonderful and working up there seems like it would be a good fit for me and the community.’ Haas knows that the Palisades has been through numerous directors in the past few years. ‘I usually spend four to five years at a place and I’m looking forward to staying here for a long time,’ Haas said. ‘Hopefully the city won’t want to move me. I would like to be part of the community for a long time.’ This past Saturday Haas and his wife Sunny attended the Easter Egg Hunt at the Rec Center (which attracted about 350 people) and that gave him an opportunity to start meeting members of the community. The couple currently lives in Long Beach but is planning to move further north to either Torrance or Culver City. Sunny is working on her masters in public administration and she is waiting to hear about a position in Culver City. Erich and Sunny have no children.
Pali Blues Add to Roster
On Tuesday, the Pali Blues Soccer Club announced the addition of forward Kandace Wilson and midfielders Kara Kabellis, Rosie Tantillo and Leah Tapscott. The foursome officially joined the Blues a week after it was announced that three members of the Australia National Team have joined the Blues for their inaugural season. Wilson, a three-time All-Big West Conference first team choice, scored 15 goals in nine games to lead the Women’s Premiere Soccer League last season. Kabellis, a graduate of Wisconsin, is a three-time All-Big 10 pick, finishing her collegiate career with 23 goals and 14 assists. Tantillo was a four-year starting midfielder at USC and Tapscott is a All-Pac 10 First Team selection, tallying 10 goals and 10 assists at Stanford. Stay tuned to the team website at www.bluessoccerclub.com for all updates regarding the Blues.
PaliHi Golf Fundraiser May 10
Palisades High’s inaugural golf classic will be held Saturday, May 10, at Malibu Country Club. Athletic Director Rich McKeon said he is still looking for corporate sponsors and players to support and participate in the fundraising event. Title sponsorship is $10,000, which includes four tournament playing spots, two tee signs, a company banner displayed at dinner, a company logo on top of all sign-up forms and recognition in the school newsletter. Dinner ($5,000) and lunch ($2,000) sponsorships are also available, including two tournament playing spots, a company banner displayed at dinner and recognition in the school newsletter. There is also space for gift package sponsors ($2,000), tee hole sponsors ($500),individual playing spots ($200) and tee green sponsors ($100). You can also donate a raffle prize. For more information or questions call Laura Garcia at (310) 261-8302 or Kevin Olson at (310) 230-6623, ext. 514.
Council Seeks Legal Advice on Temescal Cameras
The Pacific Palisades Community Council approved a motion last Thursday asking the California Attorney General to investigate the legal issues surrounding the use of photo-enforced stop signs in Temescal and Franklin Canyons by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA). The vote was 13-2, with one abstention. ‘With this motion we are not taking a side,’ Vice Chair Richard Cohen said. ‘We are asking for an investigation. I think it is appropriate because the photo-enforced signs are experimental.’ Cohen explained that MRCA’s photo-enforcement at stop signs in the two canyons is unprecedented in California. After photo-enforced stop signals were introduced in various cities early this decade, there was public outcry when drivers began receiving citations in the mail. It was found that at some intersections the amber lights stayed on longer than at other intersections, which led to the introduction of specifications about photo-enforced lights in the California State Vehicle Code in January 2002. The code did not envision photo enforcement at stop signs. Another possible legal issue is that the signs in Temescal and Franklin do not follow California codes for installation. According to Mo Blorfroshan, Westside transportation engineer for the L.A. Department of Transportation, ‘Our department follows the state’s Manual of Uniform Traffic California Devices when it comes to the installation of traffic-control devices. Stop signs are posted seven-feet high (from the bottom of the sign).’ State and federal regulations require a minimum of five-feet high from the bottom of the sign. The signs in Temescal Canyon are 4 ft. 7 in., as measured by the Palisadian-Post. Another possible violation is that Redflex, the company that installed the photo-enforcement cameras, receives $20 and the Conservancy receives $80 for each citation in Temescal and Franklin. The December 2006 Conservancy minutes noted that ‘Redflex receives compensation based upon a percentage of citations issued by the system.’ Those contracts violated California Code Section 21455.5, which reads ‘A contract between a governmental agency and a manufacturer or supplier of automated enforcement equipment may not include provision for the payment or compensation to the manufacturer or supplier based on the number of citations generated.’ According to Councilmember Jack Allen, the MRCA claims that roads in Temescal and Franklin are “private driveways” and therefore are not subject to the Vehicle Code. Allen disagrees with the Conservancy’s assessment and cites a California Attorney General’s opinion holding that the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo is covered by the California Vehicle Code. In another case, a federal court rejected the argument that roads on McClellan Air Force Base were not ‘open to the use of the public,’ and wrote, ‘The roadways on [this base] are ways or places used for purposes of vehicular travel. They are open to the public, subject only to reasonable restrictions and regulations.” Before the Council voted, Cohen stated the group would remain impartial about the controversy in Temescal, but wanted the state attorney general to examine legal issues and decide whether the park is under the Vehicle Code. ‘We’re concerned about the legality of the cameras,’ Cohen said. Council member Harry Sondheim, in arguing against the motion, said ‘I don’t think the public is bothered by it. ‘ ‘We’re not advocating one side or another,’ Council member Quentin Fleming said. ‘We just want an investigation about the legality.’ According to Allen, whether the roads are covered by the Vehicle Code is one issue. A larger issue is whether the MRCA can enact ordinances. ‘I can find nothing in the legislation governing the MRCA that gives them the authority to enact ordinances,’ he said. The next step for the Community Council is to get the motion to the State Attorney General. ‘Since it requires a member of the state legislature or a state offical to make the request of the Attorney General, one would hope that either Sen. Sheila Kuehl or Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, or both, would request an opinion not only on behalf of the Community Council but also because many of their constituents are concerned,’ Allen wrote in an e-mail to the Post.
Wanda Mae Fast, 93; Past 63-Year Resident
Wanda Mae (Webb) Fast, who lived in Pacific Palisades for 63 years, died on February 24 in Novato after a 10-year descent into Alzheimer’s disease. She was 93. Wanda was born on June 10, 1914 and is described by her daughter-in-law, Jean, as ‘a simple farm girl from Angola, Indiana, with about the biggest heart you’d ever see. I admired her skill at making and keeping friends. There were always groups in her home. Wanda taught me a lot about being a wife, a woman and a mother.’ In 1930, Wanda met Chris Fast. Her older brother, Lyle Webb, had an interest in aviation, which naturally led him into a friendship with Chris, whose love for building and flying airplanes was well known all over Angola. But it was Lyle’s little ‘jitterbug’ sister, Wanda, who really caught Chris’ eye. While Wanda attended nurse’s training in Fort Wayne, Chris would shuttle her home on weekends. One time in the winter he ran out of gas. They had to make an emergency landing on a frozen lake. A local farmer, amused by the flyboy’s stunt, was happy to give him some gas, and they were again on their way. Not long after becoming a registered nurse and marrying Chris in 1936, Wanda got Chris to trade his wings for the latest set of ‘Chevy’ wheels, and they headed off cross-country to start a new life together in Pacific Palisades. They had five children and were longtime members of the community’s Calvary Church. One of the many highlights of Wanda’s life was a visit with church members to Israel, where she was baptized in the Jordan River. With her strong Christian faith and kind, easy-going nature, she befriended and mothered many of her friends and acquaintances. When Wanda and Chris celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Aldersgate Retreat Center in 1996, Wanda shared several of her simple secrets to a long and happy life. She first joked that ‘blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be broken.’ Then on a more serious note, she said: ‘First of all, you need to believe in God and try to be the person He wants you to be; second, you have to have love for your fellow man; third, encourage everybody; fourth, be honest; and fifth, be a true friend.’ Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Chris and two sons, Dennis and Ronald. She is survived by three children, Christine Fast of Novato; Brian Fast (wife Jean) of Albany, New York; and Kathleen Oba (husband Graig) of Fullerton; and four grandchildren: Melia, Erik, Amy and Gary. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Church, 701 Palisades Dr.
Alienne Whitener, 87; Mathematics Teacher, Married for 65 Years
Alienne Whitener, a mathematics teacher who lived with her husband in Pacific Palisades for more than 50 years, died March 9. She was 87. Alienne was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 6, 1920 to Marble and Lige Akers. While attending high school in Duncan, Oklahoma, she met her husband, Jack Whitener. He was the lab assistant in her chemistry class who helped her earn a good grade. After high school, Alienne and Jack attended the University of Oklahoma. She received her undergraduate degree in mathematics and English and Jack earned his degree in engineering physics. During World War II, Jack served in the Army Air Corps. The couple married on September 5, 1942 and spent the war years in Florida at Eglin Army Air Corps Proving Ground, where Jack was a test pilot. When the war ended, the military sent Jack to the University of Michigan, where he received a master’s degree in physics and Alienne earned her master’s degree in mathematics. After graduation, they lived in various locations for Jack’s work in the service, and they had three children: Theresa, Michael and Paul. In 1957, Jack was assigned as a liaison officer to The Rand Corporation in Santa Monica, so the family moved to Pacific Palisades. Alienne taught math at Valley College, Los Angeles Southwest College and Mount St. Mary’s College. She also gave generously of her time and effort to the American Association of University Women, Santa Monica Branch, and helped found the Local Scholarship Fund. She and Jack often hiked Temescal Canyon to the waterfall bridge, backpacked through Yosemite and traveled in their camper to Alaska, Canada and Utah. Alienne enjoyed art, classical music concerts, architecture and playing bridge. In addition, she loved to spend time with her dogs. Her family and friends will miss her smile and wonderful sense of humor. She is survived by her husband of 65 years and two children, Theresa and Michael. Her son Paul preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held in Temescal Gateway Park. Please call (415) 282-3343 for date and time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AAUW-SMBAB Local Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 152, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Rod Redmond, 98; Inspiring Teacher, Tax Specialist
R. H. (Rod) Redmond, founder of the Master of Business Taxation program at USC and a Rustic Canyon resident for more than 50 years, died on February 25 at the age of 98. Tax professionals are often considered ‘number crunchers’ more than ‘people persons,’ but clients, colleagues and students praised Rod Redmond as both. Among those who became his personal friends were business owners, accountants, lawyers, authors, architects and the renowned designers Charles and Ray Eames. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Redmond graduated from the University of Utah and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University. In 1935, he joined the Division of Investigation of the U.S. Department of Justice, renamed the ‘FBI’ during his tenure. He settled in Los Angeles, and became a senior accountant for Haskins and Sells in 1937. One of the turning points in Redmond’s life was an adventure he embarked upon in 1938, working his way on a year’s journey around the world on the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe. His experience exposed him to the rich variety of world civilizations, but also taught him that human nature is fundamentally the same wherever people live. Upon his return, Redmond became a supervisory auditor for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in Burbank and attended Loyola Law School at night. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1951. In 1948, he formed the accounting firm Redmond & Tronvig with his Lockheed colleague and friend Donald H. Tronvig. Redmond became a professor at the USC School of Business in 1962. Concurrently he joined the downtown law firm Baker, Ancel & Redmond. While at USC, Redmond created the Master of Business Taxation program, and he was especially pleased at being selected by his students to receive an award for distinguished and inspirational teaching. One of his students wrote him in 1967: ‘I fear your persuasive powers may have had an incalculable effect on me. You gave a short talk on the advantages of being a reader so I decided to become a reader. You arranged a tax job at Haskins and Sells, and I took advantage of that. You have a CPA certificate, and I want to earn that too. You are a lawyer, and I will start law school in the fall–thanks to your recommendation. Now, all these events could be coincidental, but more likely, they are the result of superior teaching.’ Upon his departure from USC in 1977, Redmond was appointed professor emeritus in accounting. He taught two years in the graduate program at Cal State Northridge before retiring, both from teaching and from the law firm in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Hannah; his daughter Jane Mueller of Fremont; his son John Redmond (wife Marilyn) of Pacific Palisades; grandchildren Kathleen Olstein (husband Erik), Annie Mueller and Sean Redmond; and three great-grandsons. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Hemphill/Redmond Tax Fellowship Fund (by check made out to USC Leventhal School of Accounting in care of Ms. Jean Bowman, Citigroup Center, Los Angeles, CA 90089-8201) or to WISE Adult Day Services (in care of Frankie Aggers, 1510 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405).
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VIP NANNY AGENCY. “Providing very important people with the very best nanny.” • Baby Nurses • Birthing Coaches • Housekeepers. (818) 907-1017, (310) 614-3646
NANNY—PEACE OF MIND 4 PARENTS. Excellent local refs. Former kindergarten teacher 13+ yrs exp. CPR/CDL. Newborn, twins, toddler, school-age. L/O, able to L/I when needed. Great w/ pets. You can depend on me. Phyllis, (818) 340-7183.
EUROPEAN EXPERIENCED NANNY looking for part time position, clean DMV, excellent references. Legal to work. Call Vera, (951) 454-4079
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 avail. Mon.-Sun. Own transportation. Excellent references. Call Maria, (310) 948-9637
PLEASANT, EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER available Mon., Thurs. & Fri. Live out. Excellent local references. Some English. Please call Reyna, (323) 635-6173
HOUSEKEEPING, 20 years experience. Good references, available Mon.-Sat. Love pets and children. N/S. Lives local. Call anytime. (310) 572-7984, cell (310) 817-9515
SUNSET HOUSE & CARPET CLEANING • Window washing • House cleaning • Carpet cleaning. Over 33 yrs. experience. Call Barry at (818) 887-7150
I’M AVAILABLE full-time or part-time as a housekeeper or as a nanny. Experienced. English. References. Florina Cruz, (310) 597-9326
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE • Experience • References • Own transportation • English. Call Erika, (213) 385-7922
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tues./Thurs./Sat. English, car and references. Call Carol, (323) 299-1797 or (818) 742-5680. Call evenings.
CLEANING HOUSES. Available Mon.-Sat. Very experienced. No car. Speak little English, love dogs, local references. Call Silvia, (323) 822-8410
HOUSEKEEPING BABYSITTING TEAM Avail. Mon.-Fri. Excellent references. Own transportation. Clean DMV. Trustworthy. Very fast & efficient. Call Brenda or Angie, (323) 304-3151 or (213) 841-6771
EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER Great with kids & cleaning. Prefer live in. Perfect references. (310) 689-8015
HOUSEKEEPER TRUSTWORTHY & reliable. English speaking. Owns car. Local references. Teresa, (323) 754-8058
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon.-Fri. References, own car, many years experienced. Call Aida, hm (323) 735-7603, cell (323) 528-0291
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
HOUSEKEEPING CHILD & ELDERLY care, experienced CPR, first Aid certified with medical background L/I or L/O, fluent English, references avail. Call Ed, (888) 897-5888, (818) 486-6432
IRISH COMPANION/Elder care & cook available full time to live-in or live-out. Own car, clean DMV Excellent references. Many years experience. Call (805) 551-9111
SUGAR & SPICE Nannie Service. Elder/child care. Experienced (special needs), Alzheimer’s & dementia. Can cook. Personal & housesitting. Call (323) 474-8943, (323) 758-6271
GARDENING, LANDSCAPING 11
PALISADES GARDENING • Full Gardening Service • Sprinkler Install • Tree Trim • Sodding/Seeding • Sprays, non-toxic • FREE 10” Flats, Pansies, Snap, Impatiens. (310) 568-0989
WATERFALLS & POND CONSTRUCTION: Water gardening. Japanese Koi fish. Filtration pond service, repair & maintenance. Free estimates. (310) 435-3843, cell (310) 390-1276. www.TheKingKoi.com
TREE SERVICE 11d
ECCONO TREE SERVICE. Prof. tree trimming & removal. LAFD brush clearance. Monthly gardening service. Lic. #780501. Bonded, insured. Worker’s comp. Free est. (310) 497-8131. www.ecconotreecare.com
HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a
CELLUETTE REJUVENATION STUDIO by Marianna. Get ready for summer. You don’t have to work hard on your body to get in good shape. Have your circulation, body, contouring. Vibration for weight loss. Cellulite treatments. Affordable. We are the best in the Palisades. (310) 490-9889
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
HOUSESITTING 14b
VERY RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE will housesit your home for 6 mos. or more. References available. Call Tim, (310) 889-8257
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
BAR/BAT MITZVAH SEMINAR. We can show you how to do it yourself on a budget. We’re the ladies who created Young Angels. We can teach you all the secrets of producing a great event for less than you thought. Call for info: (310) 573-9913, Brook & Debbie
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
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS. Harvard, Yale, UC Berkeley Scholar taking few extra students. Caring, personalized, low-cost instruction, self-paced. Palisades. Dr. Veronika Sommer, (310) 454-0897
TUTORS 15e
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 25+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. Teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530
SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college), Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614
MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145
READING SPECIALIST • Master of Education—Reading and Learning Disabilities • Special Education Teaching Certificate: K-12 • Regular Education Teaching Certificate: K-9 • Elementary Education Teaching experience: 12 yrs • Services provided for special & regular education students of all levels • Academic areas taught include reading (phonics and reading comprehension) writing and spelling • Private tutoring includes accessing the student’s needs, developing an individualized education program and implementation of that program. Palisades resident. Call Brandi, (310) 230-9890
PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134
CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & Spanish! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722
EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grades • Levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT/AP • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 980-6071
SPANISH TUTOR CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 20 yrs exper. Palisades resident, many good references, amazing system, affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180
TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP. Teacher with credentials in Elementary, Special Ed. and Reading. Masters in Education & 23 years classroom teaching experience, 2 years as Reading Recovery specialist. Palisades resident. Affordable rates. Diana, (310) 717-5472 dianaleighw@yahoo.com
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
TUTOR—EXETER/YALE GRAD. Palisades resident. Specializes in English, History & Spanish. All levels. Preparation for college applications. SAT, ISEE. Get your child organized; develop reading, writing, critical thinking. Justin, (310) 801-1048
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
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
PACIFIC PAINTING SINCE 1979 • Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial • Custom painting • Wallpaper removal • Drywall repair • Bonded & ins. Lic. #908913. (310) 954-7170
PLUMBING 16t
JLK PLUMBING. Re-pipe and sewer specialist & all plumbing repairs. Mention this ad & receive 10% off. Lic. #722414. Call (310) 678-6634
REMODELING 16v
KANAN CONSTRUCTION • References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451 • DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN
LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464
COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions. Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Michael Hoff Construction today, (310) 230-2930
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
OFFICE MANAGER FOR Malibu office: career oriented, organized and detailed, excellent communication, phone and writing skills, computer literate (QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Photoshop). Please e-mail resume to adam@amazingtaste.com
FULL-TIME PREPARATOR for The J. Paul Getty Trust. Requisition Number: 2889. More information go to: www.getty.edu
WORLD-RENOWNED PLASTIC surgeon looking for an admin assist & patient relations coordinator to join our team in Pac Pal. Will train & rewad generously. Call (310) 459-6792
COSMETIC RN. World-renowned plastic surgeon. Pacific Palisades. Injectables/laser. Call (310) 459-6792
LOCAL DERMATOLOGY OFFICE needs part-time front-office help. Reliable, professional, flexible hours,experience helpful. References a must. Fax CV to (310) 454-5027
happy LA. Newest clothing boutique in the Palisades, is seeking PT/FT help. Must be willing to work weekends. Resume to infor@happy-la.com, (310) 459-5511
AUTOS 18b
CASH 4 MERCEDES BENZ/BMW $$ 1980-1995, running or not. Any questions, please call (310) 995-5898
BLACK MERCEDES 1998. 60,500 miles. Tan interior. Excellent condition. All service done at dealers. $12,250. (310) 454-1946
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
ANTIQUE REGULATOR clock/G’mother’s clock! Antique signs/tools/Marantz turntable/clothes/linens/costume jewelry/knick-knacks/etc. FRI.-SAT., Mar. 21-22; 8 a.m.-4p.m., 16820 Charmel Ln. (Bienveneda/ Akron/Lachman). Info/pix: www.bmdawson.com
SPRING SALE. LANDSCAPE designer over-runs. Patio furn, pots blooming with color. SAT., March 22nd. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 1134 Charm Acres Place (off Via de la Paz).
2 FAMILY ESTATE SALE. Sat., Mar. 22, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. QUALITY Everything! Furniture, silver, china, clothes & more. 464 20th St., Santa Monica, 90402.
WANTED TO BUY 19
WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
