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Sharing the Joy of Learning

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Palisadian Julie Firstenberg Kamins will appear at Village Books on Saturday at noon to sign her new children’s book, “Why Am I at the Red Table?” From left, Lucas Mackin, Julie Firstenberg Kamins, Alana Kamins (on lap) and Abigail Schleichkorn.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Palisadian Julie Firstenberg Kamins has just released her first children’s book, ‘Why Am I at the Red Table?’ the newest children’s book dedicated to kids with a desire to learn and to those who have faced challenges in learning and reading. On Saturday, January 26 at noon she will appear at Village Books on Swarthmore to sign books and answer questions. The book follows the story of Madison, a second grader who has just started school and has been assigned to the ‘red table’ reading group. Aware of the labeling, she is quickly discouraged and stops reading. Eventually, Madison learns an important lesson. ‘Education is really about focusing on your own learning, and not really paying attention to or comparing yourself to others, but trying to work on your own personal best,’ Kamins said. ‘The message isn’t that you will definitely move up, but if you don’t try at all, you definitely won’t.’ Kamins, an academic tutor, drew inspiration from her students to write this book about educational challenges. ‘It’s designed for children to give them the experience of someone else who might be feeling similar and to show them, not to worry about anyone else,’ Kamins said. ‘When you get to be our age, no one asks what reading group you were in. We don’t really judge people that way; it’s more about a work ethic that develops in life.’ One of Kamins students was in a situation similar to Madison’s. A lack of confidence discouraged her from reading, so Kamins read her an early rough draft of ‘Why Am I at the Red Table?’ Following her tutoring session that night, she surprised her family by reading aloud at the dinner table. Shortly after she entered a read-a-thon, in which she read 120 books. Kamins attended Westlake (now Harvard-Westlake) School, where she began tutoring during her freshman year. She went on to receive degrees in English and sociology from UC Berkeley, where she continued to tutor. Following her undergraduate studies she received her law degree from Southwestern. Although she had no children while attending law school, the school allowed her to enroll in the single mothers program (classes were offered during the school day so that mothers could be home when their children were finished with school) so that she could continue to tutor. ‘Tutoring has always been a part of me, since I was 14,’ Kamins said. Kamins now tutors seven days a week from her home on Asilomar. Her husband Philip is a local dentist and the couple has two children, Joshua, 6 and Alana, 2. Joshua is credited, along with many other children, as ‘junior editors’ who helped Kamins complete her book. ‘People think the book is just about learning disabilities, but it’s not,’ Kamins said. ‘It’s an overall message about learning.’

Chamber Concert to Showcase Bartok

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Chamber Music Palisades continues its music series at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29 at St. Matthew’s church, 1031 Bienveneda. The concert will showcase musicians Ida Levin, violin, Michael Grego, clarinet, Susan Greenberg, flute and Delores Stevens, piano and will feature Bartok’s 1938 groundbreaking jazz/classical crossover hit ‘Contrasts’ for violin, clarinet and piano, made famous by Benny Goodman. The program will also include chamber works by Rameau, Prokofiev and Brahms. KUSC’s Alan Chapman will host. Bartok’s pioneering work ‘Contrasts’ for violin, clarinet and piano has captivated the jazz and classical music world since its 1938 debut. Written on commission by Hungarian violinist Josef Szigeti and the ‘King of Swing,’ clarinetist Benny Goodman, it contrasts the colors of the three different instruments, as well as jazz and classical music styles and their moods and tempi. Alhtough Bartok was initially skeptical of writing for a jazz artist, a meeting on the French Riviera with Goodman, who was touring Europe at the time, changed his mind. He completed the work in just over a month, initially creating a piece in two movements to which he subsequently added a middle movement. Performing the work will be Santa Monica native Ida Levin, who made her debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at age 10, and has performed around the world and at the White House; Michael Grego, clarinet with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra who frequently performs with LA Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Joffrey Ballet Orchestra; and pianist and Chamber Music Palisades co-founder Delores Stevens. Other works on the program include ‘Pieces de Clavecin’ by French Baroque composer Jean-Philippe Rameau, featuring Grego on clarinet and Stevens on harpsichord; Sonata for flute and piano by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev featuring Stevens and flutist Susan Greenberg, Chamber Music Palisades co-founder, and a member of LACO since 1975; and Sonata in G Major for violin and piano by German composer Johannes Brahms, performed by Levin and Stevens. Tickets are $25; students with ID are free. For tickets and information call: (310) 459-2070 or visit: www.cmpalisades.org.

Opus Is One “Super-Sized” Book

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Palisadian Mark Skelly Introduces the Biggest Volume on Football Ever Made

Mark Skelly with the “XL Super Bowl The Opus” opened to the page autographed by every living MVP from the first 40 Super Bowls. The $40,000 book will be on display Sunday at Village Books.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Since it was first played in 1967 the Super Bowl has evolved into the largest one-day sporting event in the United States. Every year millions of people across the country gather in front of television sets to see who will be crowned champion of the National Football League. Just as the Super Bowl is the ultimate sports spectacle in America, “XL Super Bowl The Opus” is the ultimate Super Bowl volume–in fact, the biggest book on football ever made. And it will be on display this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Village Books (1049 Swarthmore). The Opus project was spearheaded by Pacific Palisades resident Mark Skelly, who heads the North American market for United Kingdom-based Kraken Sport & Media, and its most recent addition chronicles the first 40 years of the game as never see before. “I feel fortunate to be involved with this venture,” says Skelly, a 12-year resident of Palisades Highlands. “These Opuses are a must for any sports memorabilia collector and the demand for the Super Bowl book has been incredible everywhere I’ve gone.” Measuring 20 inches square and containing 866 pages, “XL Super Bowl The Opus” weighs in at nearly 88 pounds and includes some 1,400 pictures (75 percent of which have never been seen) and 150,000 words delivered by some of America’s finest writers. There are 10,000 classic edition copies of the Opus (at $5,000 apiece) but only 400 of the special MVP edition, which includes a page signed by every living Most Valuable Player of the first 40 Super Bowls, from Bart Starr to Hines Ward. The MVP edition costs $40,000 and 280 have already been sold. The Super Bowl is but one Opus. In fact, the Prince of Dubai recently bought the Opus on the Manchester United soccer team for $1.6 million. Skelly said Kraken Sport & Media learned on Friday it has closed a deal with the NBA. Future collections include “Formula 1” (due out in March), the “Enzo Special Edition and Ferrari Classic” (in September), “Major League Baseball” (summer of 2009) and now the start of the creation and production for the NBA Opus. In development is “The 100 Greatest Fights” (a legendary look into the provocative content and imagery of boxing.) The company is even expanding its collection with the movement into iconic brands and cultures such as The Vatican and Disney. Although he has enjoyed success in the entertainment industry as a literary manager/producer, Skelly’s real passion is sports. He was a pitcher at Loyola Marymount he was later drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, but an elbow injury prompted him to go back to school. After graduating from Arizona State he joined a start-up company that created, manufactured and marketed Flex-All, the world’s top-selling topical analgesic. By the mid 1990s, Skelly had left sports marketing to pursue opportunities entertainment. He joined feature film writers/producers, Mark Victor and Michael Grais, who wrote and produced movies of international acclaim. The trio formed VGS, a production/management company and Skelly’s clients included an Academy Award winner and an Emmy Award winner. After seven years of success, the partners disbanded the company to start sole proprietorships. “I love the creative process of developing intellectual properties and stories but show business wasn’t feeding my soul,” Skelly admits. “I’m getting the best of all worlds as Kraken is really a publisher of the worlds largest, most expensive and prolific sports-themed books period! I’m having a great time bringing joy to fans of these great sports and the teams and players that make these stories and images memorable and historical.” Skelly’s wife, Dr. Lori Musto, is a family practitioner in the village, and their children, Sienna (10) and Shane (7), attend Corpus Christi School. Skelly isn’t making any promises but he hopes he can coax at least one Super Bowl MVP into coming to Village Books on Sunday. “I’ve arranged to have former USC and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete present ‘The Opus’ on Fox’s ‘Best Damn Sports Show Period’ all week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday,” Skelly says. “We’re also involved with numerous organizations like the “Make a Wish Foundation,” where Opuses will be auctioned off with a portion of the money going to charity.” Anyone interested in purchasing a copy can place an order at Village Books. For information, e-mail Skelly at mark@opus-america.com or visit the Web site: www.krakenopus.com.

Girls Hoops Tripped up by LACES

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Forward Dominique Scott (right) shoots a jumper over LACES defender Itanza Lawrence during Palisades
Forward Dominique Scott (right) shoots a jumper over LACES defender Itanza Lawrence during Palisades
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Palisades lost two fiercely contested Western League games last week to drop into fourth place in the standings at 11-9 overall and 2-3 in league. Against host University last Wednesday the Dolphins fell 49-40 and on Friday against Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies they were edged by the slimmest of margins, 40-39, at the Pali gym. Dominique Scott leads the Dolphins in scoring with 13.1 points per game, followed by Tuekeha Huntley (11.9) and Mariah Lyons (8.4). Scott also leads in rebounding (12.7 per game) and Lyons leads in assists (3.2) and steals (2.7). Boys Basketball James Paleno’s squad (20-3, 4-1) geared up for Wednesday’s showdown with state power Westchester (result undetermined at press time) by taking care of business with decisive victories over Venice, University and LACES last week. Aaron Hawk-Harris continues to lead the Dolphins in scoring, averaging 15 points per game, followed by Irvin Kintaudi (11.6) and Josh Gilmore (10.8). Harris is also averaging 8.6 rebounds and Taylor Shipley leads the squad with 5.4 assists and 4.7 steals. Girls Soccer Palisades moved two steps closer to the Western League championship with a 6-0 shutout of host Westchester last Wednesday and a 3-0 victory at Fairfax on Friday, improving the Dolphins’ record to 9-3 overall and 7-0 in league. Yasmin Tabatabai, Kelly Mickel and Emma Carter scored against the Lions. Boys Soccer So far this season the Dolphins have had trouble finding the back of the net with consistency. Palisades has scored just 10 goals in its first nine games and will need to increase that number if it hopes to challenge for the Western League championship. The good news for Palisades (2-5-2 overall, 2-3-2 in league) is that the league title is still anyone’s to win with five games to go. The host Dolphins stayed alive in the race with 1-1 ties against Westchester on Wednesday (a game they dedicated to former teammate Dylan Henry who died in a car accident last summer) and co-leader Fairfax on Thursday.

Water Polo Sailors Making a Splash

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Several Palisadians are helping to build the Marymount High water polo program. One of them, senior Drake Williams, has been a huge asset to the Sailors’ varsity squad. “Drake is one of the hardest working athletes to come through the program and has helped lead her team by example,” Coach Tianna Johnson said. In past years, Marymount has struggled to stay competitive in the Mission League, but the Sailors entered league play with a 4-0 record. Another Palisadian, freshman Taylor Bartholomew, is making waves as goalie on junior varsity, with 37 blocks so far this season. “Taylor has taken all of the coaches by surprise with how well she has picked up playing goalie,” Johnson said. “She is such a great role model for her teammates and leads by example. Even some of the varsity girls look up to her and admire how much she has learned in just a few months.”

Revere Wrestlers Host Tri-Meet

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Paul Revere Middle School was the site for last Thursday’s wrestling tri-meet in which the Roughriders were matched against Harvard-Westlake and Brentwood. Jason Parris, Adam Jagadowisc, Shane Haggins, Henry Siegel and sixth-grade standout Carsten Kampe all recorded pins for host Revere. In girls basketball, Revere hosted Oaks Christian last Wednesday and the Riders’ varsity squad won 26-8, led by Haily Marzullo. The junior varsity team won even more impressively, 35-1, with Tiffany Kim scoring a team-high nine points. The Revere girls’ and boys’ soccer programs are also off to fast starts. The girls won their first two games over Archer by identical 1-0 scores, with Deborah Abber scoring both of the Riders’ goals. Revere’s boys ands girls ‘A’ team beat Willows, 1-0, last Thursday on a goal by Kyle Warner. The girls’ ‘B’ team beat Willows’ boys and girls 7-1, with two goals by Taymar Cox and one each by Elizabeth Seeley, Ashley Coreas, Christina Headricks, Aneilla Fields and Julie Takajian. Both the boys and girls teams hosted Winward on Tuesday afternoon. * * * Palisadian Stephanie Sommer, a senior at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Santa Monica, was named Second-Team All-CIF in girls volleyball for the 2007-08 season. The Saints’ setter/outside hitter, who also plays for Palisadian Cari Klein on Sunshine Volleyball Club’s 18-1s team, was voted most valuable player of the Harbor League.

Tsunami Third in Area Playoffs

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The Tsunami, a local U12 girls AYSO soccer team, finished third at last weekend’s Area P tournament. In Saturday’s quarterfinal, the Palisades team defeated Santa Monica, 3-1, on goals by Syd Krasny, Naomi Markman and Cassie Jernigan. Sunday’s semifinal was a 1-1 tie with Culver City. Alana Entin tallied her first goal of the season for the Tsumanis. The game was decided by penalty kicks, with Culver City prevailing, 4-3. The Tsunami then won its afternoon consolation game, 2-1, over Beverly Hills. Jernigan scored both Tsunami goals. Palisades’ defense was led by Jen Krems, Annie Elander, Tara Vahdani, Angelica Harrup and Maisie Lynton. The goal was expertly defended by all-star Angeline Holt, Victoria Lancey was strong at midfield and Julie Takakjian also excelled. Rounding out the squad was vastly improved Anai Finnie. Head Coach Troy Elander and assistant David Markman were as sorry as their players to see the season end.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17, 2008

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

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

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

TAHITIAN TERRACE. Large 3 bdrm, 2 ba, open floor plan. Multi-level deck with ocean & mountain views. 4 car pking. Move-in cond. All ages, Pets ok. $549,000. Agent: Franklin, (310) 592-6696

STUNNING 5 BEDROOM HIGHLAND. Mediterranean home w/ ocean views. Gated street, marble entry. Spacious romantic master suite w/ fireplace, spa & adjoining balcony w/ beautiful mountain & ocean views. Upstairs, 2nd master suite w/ ocean & mountain views. 2 additional bedrooms, 31⁄2 baths. Elegant marbled entry opens to spacious kitchen/family room. Excellent built-ins. Offered at $1,824,999. Owner is a licensed realtor. Call: Stan Goodman (310) 463-7826, (310) 947-1844 or (310) 478-1835 x115, Broker: Gilleran & Griffin Realtors, 1575 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

FURNISHED HOMES 2

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

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

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

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

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

$2,500/mo. LOVELY FIND! 1 bdrm, 1 ba, 1000 sq. ft., lots of windows & light, near village & canyons, F/P, hdwd flrs, large kitchen. 1 year lease. No pets, N/S. (310) 804-3142

BEAUTIFUL 2 BD+2 BA * $3,000/mo. Small pet ok with deposit, Quiet building, new carpet, marble floors, crown molding, gas fireplace & appliances, Private balcony with ocean view, walk to village & beach. Call (310) 454-2024

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

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

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

VERY NICE 1 bdrm, 1 ba. Rent includes gas, water, electricity. New applicances, pool, tennis court. One block from beach. $2,800/mo. Coldwell Banker, Ann Christiansen, (310) 230-2470

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

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

ROOM & OFFICE to rent. Ocean view. Access to gym & pool. No drinking or smoking. Refs. req. $950/mo. (310) 454-5195

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

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

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

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

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

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

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

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

MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LOANS. Avoid the “Credit Crunch” with our flexible portfolio jumbo loans. No income verification. 5, 10, & 30 year fixed (interest only), & 40 year adjustables. $500,000 to $10 million+ (high LTVs). Recently turned down, want cash out, or need a “Miracle”? Most property types. Call Rick at First Financial Bancorp, (310) 571-3600 x203, for a confidential analysis. www.realloans.com. CA DRE #01144023

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

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

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BOOKKEEPER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT/Notary public, personal bookkeeping & financial organizing, clerical duties, honest, reliable, discreet. Excellent references. Patti, (310) 720-8004

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

ACCOUNTANT/CONTROLLER. Organize for the new year! Quickbooks/Quicken setup. Outsource the hassle: all bookkeeping needs including tax prep for home or office. (310) 562-0635

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

WILL HELP YOU de-clutter & organize your home. Assistance in preparing your home for special occasions is also available, 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

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. For Infant Homecare. Local Refs. Lic. #197410978. Call Celia, (310) 454-7800

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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

CHILDCARE & LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING. Great experience, caring, energetic, reliable nanny. Clean driving record, CPR, great local refs. Looking for F/T. Anna, (818) 894-0548, (818) 521-3869

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

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon., Wed., Fri. & weekends. Great local references. Own transportation. CDL. Very trustworthy. Call Maria, (323) 528-0378 or (323) 252-0252

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon.-Fri. Own transportation. Very reliable. Live out. Excellent local references. Call Hortencia, (323) 333-9741 or (323) 290-1513

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

RELIABLE HOUSEKEEPER available Mon-Fri. Very good local references. Own transportation. CDL. Very hard worker. Loves pets. Call Edith, (213) 745-4931 or (323) 234-5105

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER EXPERIENCED 10 years. Excellent references. Good worker. Reliable. Available Monday and Wednesday. Call Sofia, cell (323) 841-2128, (323) 737-4734 or (323) 735-7603

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesday. Very good worker & excellent local references. 20 yrs. experience. Own car. CDL. Can speak English. Call Marina, cell (323) 644-0090

WONDERFUL HOUSECLEANER available Mon-Fri. Experienced. Great references. Call Maria, (818) 740-3327

HOUSEKEEPER 15 Years experience. Very reliable with great references. Monday-Friday. Own transportation. CDL. Call Ana, (323) 734-8136 or (323) 821-1910

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

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

COMPANION/BABYSITTER is available M-F. Responsible, sweet, hard worker. Experienced, very good references. Call Ruth, (310) 622-3432

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

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

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 lift-gate. (310) 714-1838

TREE SERVICE 11d

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 14f

TRAVELING NAIL SPA. Palisades Resident. Call (310) 454-4148

WORKSHOPS: Workshop 1 is how to learn & understand better the art of floral arrangement including Ikebana. Workshop 2 is how to understand better the art of container planting. (310) 477-6489

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

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

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

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

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

PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

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

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW YOU! Experienced fitness trainer with B.A. in Kinesiology. Ask for Danielle & about New Year 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

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

Bonjour! Excellent local FRENCH TUTOR with impressive references and credentials is available weekdays and weekends for K-12 students effective January 7, 2008; will travel to your home or school. Please contact Veronique at (909) 434-5910 or email fveroangel@aol.com for interview appointments. À très bientôt.

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

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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

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

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1987. Installation, refinishing, repair. Bamboo, $5.49/ sq. ft. installed. Engineered red oak, $6.99/sq. ft. installed. Walnut distressed engineered, $8.99/sq. ft. installed. Minimum 300 sq. ft. Lic. #799101. www.designerhardwood.com • (818) 717-0750

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

L.A. UNION CONSTRUCTION. Electric, plumbing, painting, drywall, texture roofing. Free est. Refs avail. 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

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

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

EARN $800-$3,200 monthly to drive brand new cars with ads placed on them. www.FreeAutoKey.com

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST wanted for Pacific Palisades estate planning law firm. Computer knowledge and congenial personality both a must. Please send resume to bjornson@3destateplanning.com

OFFICE ASSISTANT/FT position for growing organization that provides after-care support and monitoring for those affected by addictions. Must be reliable, well-organized, proficient with computers and have excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task under pressure. Working knowledge of 12-steps a must. Al-Anon perspective, case management or clinical experience in addiction treatment a plus. Email resume with salary requirements to admin@recoverymonitor.com.

AFTERNOON NANNY NEEDED M/W/F, 3-7, with flexibility. High energy and great with kids! Duties incl: School pick-up, home work supervision, meal prep, driving for activities & some errands Must have car, clean driving record, and strong references. $15 per hour plus car allowance. Call Lissa @ (310) 454-5450

REAL ESTATE ASSIST. P/T. Experienced. Knowledge of MLS & BPOs. Small local office. Flexible hrs. Bilingual helpful. Fax resume to (310) 230-3647

WANTED: HOUSECLEANER. Must speak English & drive with good references. One or two days per week. $12/hr. Call (310) 454-8702

PHILIP SPRINGER, composer of “Santa Baby,” seeks P/T office helper. Please fax detailed resume to (310) 573-1094

AUTOS 18b

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

CLASSIC ‘50s-‘60s glass/Lucite/glass furn/furnishgs/ antique side tables/vanities/crystal/glassware/ tchotchkes knick-knacks/rugs/all high-end quality/ grt. prices. FRI.-SAT., Jan. 18-19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 280 Trino Way (Sunset/Arno). Info/pix: www.bmdawson.com

ESTATE SALE: PACIFIC PALISADES. 1055 El Medio Ave., North of Sunset. Please note this house sits in back of another house. Watch for signs. FRI.-SAT.-SUN., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. American furniture, corner cupboard, tables & chairs, dry sink, coffee table, sofas, chaise lounge, pewter, flow blue, china, glassware, Hamadan carpet, vintage clothing, costume jewelry, artwork, accessories, outdoor plants and many garage items. PACIFIC ESTATE SALES

HUGE TEAR-DOWN YARD SALE. SAT., Jan 19th, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 327 Grenola, off Las Casas. All must go! Windows to doorknobs plus all contents.

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

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

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

Threatened Park Closure Prompts Questioning

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Ever since Jennifer Rogers Etcheverry talked to California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman last Friday about the proposed closing of Will Rogers Historic State Park as part of state budget-tightening measures, she has been receiving e-mails from not only California residents, but from across the country suggesting alternative uses of the park. ‘Some of the comments were priceless,’ Rogers told the Palisadian-Post this week. ‘Turning it into a retired horse farm for famous horses, building a golf course, opening a Hollywood rehab center or a bed and breakfast.’ The granddaughter of the famous cowboy movie star whose family bequeathed the ranch to the State in 1944, Etcheverry is hoping that the state’s suggested closure will not come to pass, ‘Ruth explained that this is only a proposal and it will be followed by a process. It is not set in stone, but now it’s in the hands of the legislature, who have 45 days in which to hammer out the budget.’ Nevertheless, Etcheverry sees the need for Will Rogers Park to become more self-sustaining. ‘It seemed logical from an economic point of view,’ she said, citing the state’s $14 billion deficit. ‘We need to depend more on the community who use the parks. We want to do everything we can to keep it open. We’re asking the state to give us five years to get our gift shop and visitors bureau open and to get our foundation in place so we can hold some fundraisers.’ Palisades historian and Will Rogers biographer Randy Young is not so generous. He challenges the state to reconsider the criteria for state parks. ‘There are only three parks in the state that make enough money to support themselves,’ he says, citing the Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Hearst Castle and Asilomar, all of which have huge marketing budgets. ‘We must ask ourselves whether these are parks or outlets for Wal-Mart? Do we think of parks as we do a retail establishment?’ Furthermore, Young sees no savings in closing Will Rogers. Citing an already downsized staff, he suggests that the fulltime staff will not be fired, just shifted to another park. ‘The only people who would lose their jobs would be the seasonal workers.’ Both Young and Rogers see a big liability in closing the 160-acre park. ‘How could they even secure it?’ Etcheverry asks. ‘There is a high attendance of walk-in users. And often there is nobody sitting in the kiosk to collect the parking fee, and the honor system is not completely reliable. ‘If the doors close, it will revert to the family,’ Etcheverry added. ‘It’s not the kind of park that you can close, because the key word is maintenance. State Parks still has to hold up its part of the deal. They are responsible for maintenance.’ With funding in place for the visitors center ($300,000) and the $5-million recent state expenditure on upgrading the grounds, restoring the historic ranch house and delayed maintenance, Etcheverry is hoping that the state will give the family time to generate more income. ‘My concern is that even if there is a quick fix this year, what happens next year and in the future? ‘We’re sitting tight and moving forward with plans we have. We never thought that we would have to take it back. We’re doing everything we can to keep it open.’

Village Pantry Welcomes First Customers

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The Village Pantry Director of Operations Sharon Nazitto, behind the deli counter, oversees the first morning's opening as Intima employee Eva Fendel contemplates her breakfast choice.
The Village Pantry Director of Operations Sharon Nazitto, behind the deli counter, oversees the first morning’s opening as Intima employee Eva Fendel contemplates her breakfast choice.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

For Jessica and Liz Torrey, it was eggs just the way they like them and hot chocolate. For two-year-old Lucas Bzura, a blueberry muffin, as The Village Pantry opened for breakfast on Monday morning for the first time since its predecessor, Mort?s Deli, closed last March. The Torreys arrived with their dad, Dana, at 7 a.m., the first customers at the upscale cafe on Swarthmore. Their mom, Trish Riordan Torrey, stayed to work in the restaurant that her father former Mayor Richard Riordan bought from Bobbie Farberow last spring. While her title has yet to be determined, Trish calls herself “dad’s eyes and ears.” The front-of-the-house staff, dressed in black T shirts with “The Village Pantry” imprinted across the front and a colorful design invoking an old California fruit crate label decorating the back, quietly went about their business, taking orders, serving coffee and busing tables. Director of Operations Sharon Nazitto seemed quite at ease on this first morning of what is known in the business as a “soft” opening, or previews, where the kinks are worked out. Extending the similarities between the restaurant and film business, Trish Torrey offered a comparison. “After 15 years in the film business, I can say that for me most of the hard work happened before the show opened. After that, it was a scheduled routine. In the restaurant world, the show is the customers. The hard work happens when we’re open for business.” Part of the preparation for this long-awaited opening included hiring and now training the staff. It’s Nazitto’s job to assure that the front-of-the-house staff learn the requirements of good service. Greetings are important, as is knowing the menu and working in synchrony with the others and with the kitchen, under chef Doug Silberberg. Nazitto has been part of Riordan’s family restaurants for some time. While an undergraduate at USC, she was accustomed to eating at The Original Pantry on Ninth Street. This downtown landmark opened in 1934 and has been serving comfort food 24/7 ever since. Riordan purchased the restaurant in the 1980s. Nazitto started waitressing at Gladstone’s, another Riordan restaurant, almost a decade ago and took over as manager in 2005. Other staff members, including Albino and Fidel, moved over to Gladstone’s while Mort’s was closed. Whether by accident or having been tipped off, Palisadians wandered in throughout the morning Monday to see the changes and to enjoy a free breakfast. Many of them were local merchants who were relieved to see a business magnet on Swarthmore back in operation. Eva Fendel, an employee at Intima, the lingerie store down the street, came in for a late breakfast. Donna Vaccarino, an architect whose family has lived in the Alphabet Streets since 1936, ordered an omelet and offered a critique. “We ate at Mort’s all the time,” she said. “It had its time. I’m happy to have a place that serves healthy, fresh food.” That sentiment is chef Silberberg’s mandate. He had been at restaurant since driving down from his home in the Highlands at 5 a.m., but was happy to answer questions and reveal the secrets of his menu. The corned beef hash, for example, includes corned beef and turkey sausage. There are 10 different fresh breads to choose from. Silberberg, 34, was also greeted by his sister Lori Bzura, a co-owner of Happy L.A., a new women?s boutique in the Highlands. She was accompanied by her son Lucas, and later by mom Jean Silberberg, who joked, “My family is going to take over the entire town.” Katrina Monroe, an administrative assistant who has moved over from Gladstone’s to The Village Pantry, was eating a bagel and cheese and extolled the vegetarian menu, which includes simple scrambles, such as the Italian, comprised of mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil, or the California, which combines spinach, sweet onions, tomatoes, broccoli and Fiscalini cheddar ($10). There are three vegetarian sandwiches. The egg salad is mixed with spinach and roma tomatoes, flavored with fresh tarragon, and served on marble rye ($10.50). The Mediterranean is composed of hummus, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, olive tapenade and spinach on a warm baguette. The brie combines cheese, Granny Smith apples, and caramelized onions pressed into a baguette. For now, the cafe is still testing out the operation and will be open intermittently for breakfast and lunch. When it’s up and running, breakfast hours will be from 7 a.m. to noon; lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take out dinner specials will be served until 6 p.m. In two or three weeks, dinner will be served in the adjacent restaurant, the Oak Room, which will be a full-service bistro and bar. With still much to learn about the business, Palisades resident Trish Riordan Torrey is enjoying her new career. “When I talk to kids who are graduating from college and wonder what their career will be, I tell them that there will be many. I’ve had four. I was a math teacher after graduating from Colorado College, then I worked on the 1984 Olympics for ABC on the technical side, then I freelanced with Paulist Productions, working on films with Fr. Elwood Kieser, and then I worked for Fox in production management for nine years.” But Trish remembers casual conversation with her dad years ago. “I said to dad that once Liz was in kindergarten I’d like to get involved in the restaurant business. Be careful what you ask for.” Liz joined her sister Jessica at New Roads School in September.

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