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Marie Le Levier; Lived 50 Years in Marquez

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Marie Le Levier, who had lived in Marquez Knolls since 1957 and was married 62 years, passed away peacefully on September 27. Marie and her husband Robert met at George Washington High in Inglewood in 1939. They were married on August 11, 1945 and lived in the Veterans Housing units at UCLA. Marie worked as a teller at Bank of America and was the first woman teller in the downtown L.A. office. Marie, Robert and their three children moved to Pacific Palisades from Pleasant Hills and met realtor Florence Simpson, who helped them buy their house in Marquez. Marie worked for many years as a retail clerk and assistant manager at Woodbury’s variety store on Sunset Boulevard and, as a full-time mom, was involved in Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, PTA and Little League. She was a mother who was always there for her children as well as their friends and enjoyed entertaining them with her enchilada casserole while rooting on their favorite sports teams. Marie loved the beach, animals, the UCLA Bruins, the Los Angeles Dodgers and her family. She cherished her two grandchildren and spent many holidays at their house in Alaska and summer vacations with them in Hawaii. An active bowler, she won the ladies’ City championship of the Santa Monica Women’s Bowling Association in 1969. In addition to her husband Robert, Marie is survived by her sons, Robert Le Levier, Jr. (wife Alicia) and Jon Le Levier (wife Judy); daughter Suzanne Le Levier (husband Gary Joseph); and grandchildren Zachary and Nicole Le Levier-Joseph. Memorial services will be held today at 11:30 a.m. at Inglewood Park Cemetary’s Manchester chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.

James Lyons, Veteran Resident and Architect

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Jim Lyons
Jim Lyons

Jim Lyons, a well-known architect and longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, died peacefully on Monday, September 10, after a brief illness. He was 94. Jim was born in Terra Alta, West Virginia, on October 30, 1912, moved to California with his family as a youngster and never left. He obtained his Master’s in Architecture from UC Berkeley and then pursued a 25-year architectural career, designing many prominent homes in Southern California. In 1948, Jim acquired land in Pacific Palisades. There he designed and built a home where he lived for the rest of his life. A lifelong bachelor, he retired at age 50 following a successful architectural career and spent the next four decades traveling the world, visiting the Great Wall of China, Blarney Castle, Antarctica, the Arctic Circle and Nepal, in addition to almost every state in America. His favorite destinations included Italy, Greece, Egypt, India and China, and his vast collection of photo albums attests to his lifelong interest in traveling and photography. Jim is survived by his cousin J. Andrew Spindler and family of New York City. His funeral was held on October 6 at Inglewood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to PETA or similar animal rights’ organizations.

Venice Brings ‘A’ Game

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Teal Johnson (left) of Palisades hits through a Venice block during Monday's Western League match. Photo by Jared Rosen
Teal Johnson (left) of Palisades hits through a Venice block during Monday’s Western League match. Photo by Jared Rosen

As ironic as it sounds, if the Palisades High girls varsity volleyball team goes on to win the City Section championship this season, it may have archrival Venice to thank. An inspired Gondos squad upset Palisades Monday on its home floor, proving that the Dolphins’ road to the title is not yet set in stone. “This is a learning lesson for us not to underestimate an opponent,” PaliHi Coach Chris Forrest said. “We had been playing so well that I guess we were bound for a letdown.” Riding a wave of confidence after opening Western League play with two easy victories, the Dolphins were brought down to earth by that “other” beach school, falling 25-27, 25-18, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13 in a grudge match permeating with playoff intensity. “We hadn’t lost since the Gahr tournament at the start of the season so we kind of got cocky,” said outside hitter Laura Goldsmith, who led the Dolphins’ attack with 16 kills. “We’re a little stunned.” Palisades was playing without one of its most potent weapons, All-City middle blocker Alex Lunder, but Forrest did not use that as an excuse for his team’s defeat. “Alex is definitely going to help us when she gets back in the lineup, but her being out wasn’t a factor today,” he said. “The difference is that they [Venice] brought their ‘A’ game and we brought our ‘B’ game.” The Gondos, motivated by losing to Palisades 25-17 in the finals of their own tournament a week earlier, broke a 12-12 tie in the deciding game on a crosscourt spike by sophomore Katie McCabe. “We’re both competitive teams,” Venice coach Allen Hunt said. “I told my girls before the start of the fifth game that they should be excited. They deserved to be in that situation.” Teal Johnson had 12 kills, Bonnie Wirth added eight and setter Jenna McCallister had 40 assists for the Dolphins, who suffered their first loss all season to a City team. Defensively, Pali was led by Tait Johnson (20 digs), Rachel Ehrlich (13 digs) and Johnson (three blocks).

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

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HOMES WANTED 1b

LAST GOOD DEAL AT THE BEACH! Best ocean views in Palisades. 10 homes Up to 1,500 sq.ft. $233,000-$659,000. Call Agent, Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438

HUNTINGTON GEM FOR SALE. By Owner. 820 Alma Real Drive. Four bedroom, four bathroom ranch located a block from Palisades Park and the town center. The property includes a generous lot with lovely pool and adjacent sitting area. Distinctive features include spacious living room with high, broad-beamed ceiling and large English stone fireplace and hearth; family area with indoor brick gas grill and beautiful slate floor. Ideal for renovation or building your dream home. List price: $3.2 million. Contact dignam820@yahoo.com with all inquiries and offers. Viewing by appointment only; do not contact occupants.

OCEAN VIEW HOME for sale at Tahitian Terrace Mobile Home Park. Call R.E. Agent Franklin, (310) 592-6696. Mfg. Lic. #SP1136798. Your Mfg. home specialist.

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

FURNISHED HOMES 2

SUNSET Mesa Estate with KILLER VIEWS! Newly remodeled, close-in, mid-century. Furnished with THE VIEW. $7,000/mo. (760) 568-9426

CHARMING COTTAGE, fully furnished, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, frplc, close to village & bluffs. Flexible terms. No pets. $3,500/mo. (310) 459-0765

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

GREAT 4 BDRM, 3 BA, office, den, large spa. Queen’s Necklace, ocean views, quiet cul-de-sac. Available Sept. One year minimum. Some furniture. $6,500/mo. Call (310) 457-1522

DUPLEX, 863 HAVERFORD. $3,195/mo. Pets welcome, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, all app., gardener, garage incl, near beach & village center, great schools, quiet street. Call agent, Linda Taylor, (310) 994-0168

FULLY RENOVATED 3 story Mediterranean home. 1/2 block from beach. Built by J. Paul Getty for his mistress. 4 bdrm, 6 ba, billiard room w/ wet bar. 800 bottle wine cellar, 4 person elevator, several patios & decks & a multi level yard w/Jacuzzi. Hdwd flrs, California tile, steam shower, 2 indoor Jacuzzi tubs, 3car garages, loft storage. $11,000/mo. One or more year lease required. For more information or to set up an appointment please contact us at (213) 494-0059 or at fidel68@sbcglobal.net

OCEAN VIEW 4 bdrm, 3 ba, remodeled with beautiful detail, gourmet kitchen, private deck to watch sunset. 1 yr. min. $6,950/mo. Agent, Suzanne Anthony, (310) 230-7393

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

BRENTWOOD “Mini Penthouse” 1 bdrm+den/office. Best area near COUNTRY CLUB. Hdwd flrs, high beam ceilings, wood burning F/P. French windows & shutters. Stainless stove & micro. Nestled among trees & grdns. Immaculate cond. A/C, garage. No pets. $2,150/mo. Available 10/1/07. (310) 826-7960

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

$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, gar/gdn. 1 yr lease. N/P, N/S. (310) 829-6931

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

SPECTACULAR CONDO. 2+2 A/C, huge liv rm w/ FP, gourmet kitchen, granite, refrig, W/D, new window shutters. Walk to beach. Hiking trails. Quiet private. Move-in condition. Available now. $3,500/mo. Agent, Pat Haight, (310) 454-1851

BEL AIR 2-STORY Townhome upscale area, 3 bdrm, 13⁄4 ba. Old world traditional. 2 F/P, hdwd flrs, crown molding, formal dining room, private yard+patio. Beautiful views. No pets. Min. 1 yr lease. $3,350/mo. (310) 476-3308

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

FREE ROOM FOR retired homebody in large Pac Pal home with 180° ocean view, in exchange for keeping our small and cuddly Bichon Frisé dog company. References required. (310) 454-6364

ROOM TO LET. Furnished, private bath, shared kitchen, access to pool & gym. Ocean view. Mature N/S only. References required. $875/mo. (310) 454-5195

WANTED TO RENT 3b

WANTED: SMALL OFFICE space for actor and her assistant in Palisades or surrounding area. Wanting to move in immediately. Please call (310) 573-6288.

PALISADIAN SEEKING affordable pleasant guesthouse, apartment to rent or housesit. Fine references. Laurie, (310) 733-9489

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE spaces available in the heart of the VILLAGE including those measuring approximately: 1) Single suites ranging from 245 sf-500 sf, windows in each office and balconies. 2) Larger offices ranging in size from 950 sf-2,000 sf. All have large windows with great natural, light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and bathrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Kim at (310) 591-8789 or e-mail leasing@hp-cap.com

OFFICES FOR SHORT to medium term sublet available with potential for long term with the right person in the heart of Pacific Palisades. Prefer media-oriented and creative ventures. Office furniture and many business tools included as well as potential use of world class recording studio. Available immediately. (310) 230-2050

OCEAN VIEW OFFICES for rent in creative suite on Sunset and PCH in Spectrum Club bldg. Near great restaurants. 3 brand new offices available now. DSL/fax and phone lines with call answering will be in. Furnishing available. Shared conference room, kitchen area. Just sit down and do business. $1,100 to $1,200/mo. Call Pam, Jen or Rob, (310) 230-6866

RENTAL SPACE, STORAGE 3d

STORAGE SPACES AVAIL for lease at The Atrium Building (860 Via de la Paz) in Palisades Village. Ranging in size from 60 sf to 150 sf. All units have just been repainted & are fully secured. Please contact Kim @ (310) 591-8789 or email kim@hp-capital.com

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

2 LOCAL WOMEN will manage all your property needs. 25 years experience. Notary, tennant improvements, repairs, bookkeeper. We do it all. (310) 454-5417

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

PLAY MORE. Work less. Low Overhead. Huge Profits! TheBusinessOfAbundance.com. (800) 934-3473 x8975

INVESTOR PARTNER SOUGHT for residential local remodel/renovation projects. Capital needed $150K-250K. No agents, reps, loan brokers. Duration 4 mos. Please contact (310) 454-0685

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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

EXPERIENCED BUSINESS MANAGER can help you with organizing mail, paying bills, balancing checkbooks, followup, correspondence, arranging travel, research, Internet sales, computer support. (310) 218-6653, (310) 459-2066

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

BUSY AND OVERWHELMED with household/office clutter? Call for help and make life easier. I put things in order and make a difference for you. (310) 477-6489

MISCELLANEOUS 7k

SEEKING P/T employment as a PA, executive assistant or personal shopper. Bookkeeping, computer, writing, research & buying experience. Reliable N/S Wellesley grad. Local refs. (310) 454-6511

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

PALISADES LEARN AND PLAY. Creative & nurturing Pre-K program. 15 yrs in Palisades. Crafts, music & educational curriculum. Openings for fall, F/T or P/T. (310) 459-0920

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

WEST LA NANNIES • Caring • Committed • TRUSTED • (310) 584-4555

NANNY, ELDERCARE OR housekeeper. Mon.-Fri. Own transportation, CDL, good reccomendation, errands, school pick-up. Call Marlene, (310) 774-1218

BABYSITTING/HOUSEKEEPING: Full time, live out Mon.-Fri. Local references, own transportation. Good English. Please call Leticia, (310) 339-5634

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCED NANNY looking for full or part time job. Legal to work. Clean DMV record. Call Vera, (951) 454-4079

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 BABYSITTER available Mon. & Thurs., own transportation, local references, CDL. Call Marion, (323) 217-5010

HOUSECLEANING/HOUSESITTING & Petsitting. Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Many years experience. Good references. Call Paula, cell, (818) 922-4062

CLEANING LADIES, PART-TIME. Mother-daughter team. Excellent cleaners. Speak English. Have car. References. Call Yolanda, (310) 488-8526

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE M-F after 5 p.m. and all day Sat. Own transportation. Will do errands, reliable, local references. Call Delmy, (323) 759-5159 or (323) 363-9492

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE M-F, references, own transportation, CDL, insured. Call Maria’s cell, (213) 605-6158. Elenamar02@yahoo.com

MY WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER is available 3 days/wk. Experienced and very responsible. Call Janet Merideth, (310) 459-9431 (310) 874-1965

HOUSEKEEPER, EXPERIENCED, English speaking, car, CDL. Will keep your home sparkling clean w/ personal care+more options. Loves animals. Refs. (310) 754-0545

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER will run errands. Available Mon.-Fri. Own transportation. CDL. Very good local references. Call Ana, (323) 562-2998 or (323) 841-4014

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE Mon.-Fri. I like pets. I speak a little bit of English. References. Cell, (323) 559-8806. Ask for Ingrid D. Molina.

HOUSEKEEPER available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Full time. I love animals. Wonderful references. Some English. Call Hilda, (323) 788-4052

HOUSEKEEPERS AVAILABLE Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Own transportation. CDL great local references. 10 years experience. Call (323) 735-0382, cell (310) 590-9763

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

FILIPINO MALE LOOKING for caregiving job. Many years experience. Drive. Live in or out. For more info, please call Francis, (323) 572-6187

ELDERCARE Available full time. Mon.-Fri. Own transportation. Call (323) 839-1001 hm, (213) 738-9205

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

INDEPENDENT LANDSCAPE GARDENER. Expertise in: Planting • Plumbling & irrigation drip systems • Sprinklers • Timers & repairs on existing systems. Landscape lighting, fencing, arbors & trellises • Pruning & trimming • Sod removal or installation • Soil preparation • Right plants for given conditions • Regular maintenance. Client refs upon request. Bulmaro, (310) 442-6426 or cell (310) 709-3738

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

TREE SERVICE 11d

STUMP REMOVAL, since 1924. Get rid of those termite infested stumps. 10% off w/ ad. Lic. #685533. Brad, (310) 454-8646

HEALING ARTS 12

SOUND THERAPY for health & regeneration with Marion Mayer R.N.M.S.N.P. Using cutting edge sound healing technology of the cyma1000. Cymatherapy is safe & effective for all types of ailments, physical & emotional. Specializing in Women’s Health & integrating Mind/Body techniques. Call for an appt. today. (310) 573-0400 or go to www.cymatherapy.com for more info.

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) 270-5880

CATERING 14

DO YOU NEED A CHEF for your holidays, week-ends, parties? Local experience & references available. Call Ruth, (310) 429-2459

LIMOUSINE SERVICE 14c

DESIGNATED DRIVER, $25/HR. Your car. Honest, punctual, reliable, trustworthy, licensed, insured. Great references. Call Brian, (310) 902-0576

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

POOCHHIKERS! Dog hikes & park play. Providing safe, healthy fun & exercise w/ loving responsible care. Licensed & bonded. Serving Westside. Call Chris today, (310) 628-1970

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

A CAT’S BEST FRIEND. Professional pet-sitting services, specializing in cats. Provide food/water, clean litter box, medications (incl. insulin/fluids), plants/collect mail. (310) 578-0321

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

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

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

NEED HELP WITH COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ESSAY? Recent graduate & professional writer available. Will help to perfect essay for admissions success. Call (310) 985-1607 or e-mail maxtaves@gmail.com

TUTORS 15e

A TUTOR FOR A JUMP START WITH SCHOOL. 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 TUTORING. Specializing in math! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Now offering Chemistry! 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

PIANO TEACHER in Pacific Palisades. 20 years experience. I teach in your home. Great with children and adults returning to the piano. Call Karen Rae, (310) 383-0200

TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP. Teacher with credentials in Elementary, Special Ed., and Reading. Masters in Education & 23 years teaching experience including 2 years as Reading Recovery specialist. Palisades resident. Affordable rates. Call Diana, (310) 717-5472

ENERGETIC AFTERNOON babysitter & tutor! 23-year-old USC graduate available 5 days/wk to drive, tutor & care for your kids. Call Danielle, (310) 666-7276

CREATIVE PIANO LESSONS by professional pianist & harpsichordist. BA Pepperdine & UCLA graduate. Children adult recitals. Local references. Call (310) 453-1064

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

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

HART HARDWOOD FLOORING. Best pricing. Sr. discounts, quality workmanship. Bamboo, maple, oak and laminate. Installation & refinishing. Call for free quote. Lic. #763767. Ron, (310) 308-4988

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

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

WALLPAPER REMOVAL • REPAIR • INSTALLATION • Plus minor household repairs. 32 years in business. Lic. #576445. Owen Cruickshank, (310) 459-5485

PLASTERING, DRYWALL 16s

THE WIZARD OF WALLS • Invisible repairs • Popcorn on/off • Textures • Paintings • Renovations • Plumbing • Wallpaper • Stucco repair • Instant quotes. 35 yrs experience. (800) 637-9994

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

WHITTLE’S PLUMBING • Drain & sewer problems • Garbage disposal & H2O heaters • Copper repiping & gas lines • Fixtures, remodels • Gen. Construction • Free est. Lic. #668743. (310) 429-7187

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

D SQUARE CONSTRUCTION. Bonded, Insured. References available. St. Lic. #822701 B, C-33. David R. Dwyer, (310) 699-7164

CASALE CONSTRUCTION, Since 1977 • New Homes • Additions • Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • BBQ Islands & more. Full Service from Inception to Move-In. Free Consultation: (323) 964-9707, (800) 974-7420 • www.remodeling-4u.com • Lic. #512443

HELP WANTED 17

DRIVERS: 150K PER YEAR-TEAMS! Earn more plus GREAT Benefits! Western Regional Solo and Team Runs. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123

ADMIN. ASSISTANT. Exclusive Orthodontic office. Will train and reward. Salary DOE. (310) 454-0317

HAIRSTYLIST STATION for rent in friendly work environment. Call for details. (310) 454-3521

CHILDCARE/PERSONAL ASSISTANT wanted. Must speak English fluently, have excellent driving record, reliable car & be available most Thursdays & Fridays, 2:30-6:30. Send resume: Rebeccalobl@earthlink.net

PART-TIME POSITION. Palisades Tennis Ctr.-Pro Shop seeks enthusiastic, energetic person with an interest in tennis. Willing to work flexible hours also on weekends. Fun & relaxed atmosphere paying $10.96/hr. Call Mark, (310) 573-1331

SANTA MONICA medical office looking for receptionist. Experience wanted, multi-tasker, good communication/organizational skills, computer skills required. Fax resume to (530) 529-3003

CLERICAL ASSISTANT, P/T, required to work in my home office. (Sunset Mesa) Must have some computer skills & be willing to work between 16-20 hrs/wk. Times flexible. Call Len, (310) 459-8242

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER wanted for small company. Must work onsite in our office in the Palisades. Experience necessary. Quickbooks knowledge required. Please call Louise, (310) 454-0004

MAINTENANCE PERSON needed for mobile home park. Please call (310) 454-2515

DOG WALKER WANTED immediately to walk an adorable Yorkie and a very sweet and smart Aussie. Tues. & Fri. afternoons for 1 hr in the Castellammare area of Palisades. $10 per walk. Call (310) 573-6288

AUTOS 18b

1979 MERCEDES BENZ 450 SL. 2 tops, always garaged, excellent condition. Must sell. (310) 592-7405

2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE, Black, 100K miles. Very good condition. Runs excellent. 22” Giovanni rims, tinted, Bose systems premium sound. $14,900. Must See! Eric, (310) 428-3364

PICK ONE CAR! $8,000 each, negotiable. White 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD 2-door OR 2003 Nissan Sentra XE/GXE 5-speed stick-shift 4-door. Both loaded. Kathy/Paul, (310) 512-7996

CASH 4 MERCEDES BENZ/BMW $$ 1980-1995, running or not. Any questions, please call (310) 995-5898

1991 TOWNCAR, physician owned, stereo, repair records available, 8K spent on newer transmission, engine work, paint, new A/C compressor and fuel pump. Extremely safe, 5700 pounds. Excellent nanny or 2nd car. $2,395. (310) 463-7826 or (310) 947-1844

FURNITURE 18c

PRO-FORM 60 GTS Treadmill, $200. Queen Headboard, 2 side tables, dresser, 3 drawer chest, $300. (310) 454-7726

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

SATURDAY, 9/29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 921 16th St. Santa Monica. Clothes, dishes, furniture, books and lots more. Everything must go!

DOWN-SIZING! Rattan furn/kilim rugs/lamps/decorative crafts/collectibles/ceramics/hsehold accessories/sm.appliances/35” TV/garden items/sports, outdoor equip/linens mens-women’s clothes/ books/CDs/VCRs. Lots more! FRI.-SAT., Sept. 28-29; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; 934 Embury. TG 631-B5. Info/pix: www.bmdawson.com

YARD SALE, SAT., 9/29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 16505 Las Casas Place. Household items, lots of kids stuff. Double jogging stroller. Clothes for everyone.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Clothes, baby, children, adult. Some furniture, electronics, fax machine, toys, books, and more. Saturday, 9/29 & Sunday, 9/30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 832 Toyopa Dr.

GARAGE SALE. Fri., Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1209 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica 90404. Clothes, CDs, household items, books, etc.

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

LOOKING FOR A loving home for 2-yr-old cats. Litter trained, fixed. Emerald eyes. Gorgeous. Call (310) 456-9810, ask for Delanie, mention “cats”

HORSE FOR LEASE in Pacific Palisades, unique opportunity to ride in Will Rogers Park. Very calm and sweet Warmblood/Quarter mix. $650/month. E-mail: louise@stockholmdesign.com

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES: 2 males, 2 females. Exceptional from loving home. 9 weeks old. Brindle & blonde. $700-900. (310) 795-7805 or wandavouvier@hotmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

TWO GREEN-STICKER DIRT BIKES & trailer, very good condition. 1997 Kawasaki KDX220, $1,600; 1994 Yamaha YZ250, $1,600; & 2-bike Carson flatbed trailer, $300. (310) 251-9055

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

A Colorful Bridge into the Sea

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After Friday night’s thunderstorms, Pintoresca Dr. resident Kristen Ding awoke Saturday morning to this beautiful rainbow over the ocean and the Bel-Air Bay Club. A graphic designer and amateur photographer, Ding and her husband Mitchell Chang and their two sons Atticus and Skylar have lived in this ‘magical’ neighborhood above the Bel-Air Bay Club for eight years. Their current home, clad in stainless steel, designed by Palisadian architect Eve Sobesky, was featured in the Palisadian-Post last year. Photo: Kristen Ding

PaliHi Seeks Legal Reprieve From Supreme Court

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School Now Faces Threat of Punitive Damages

The family of a teenage girl who filed a lawsuit against Palisades Charter High School for sexual harassment by a teacher changed its legal complaint last week in L.A. Superior Court to seek additional damages. In an effort to invalidate a series of court losses unfavorable to the legal and financial protection of PaliHi’-and independent charter schools statewide, say legal experts-‘the school petitioned the United States Supreme Court in July. The nation’s highest court has not yet announced if it will hear the case, but that decision could come within a week. Each year, thousands of cases are sent to the Supreme Court in hopes of overturning lower court decisions. The court historically hears less than one percent of the cases submitted. The lawsuit against PaliHi was filed in June 2004 by Dr. Thomas Knapp, father of a then-13-year-old parochial student who alleged she was harassed by longtime teacher Ron Cummings during a visit to his history class in February while she was touring the school as a prospective student. The suit alleges that’-among other charges’-Cummings commented on her breasts, humiliated her religious background and unnecessarily interspersed a class lecture on European history with sexual innuendo. Knapp filed the suit after then-Principal Linda Hosford refused to follow Knapp’s demand that Cummings be fired. The California Supreme Court declined the school’s petition in March of this year, essentially making the decision of the Second Appellate District court into law. That decision stripped the school of its identity as a ‘public entity’ and redefined it as a ‘non-profit public-benefit corporation.’ The consequences of that seemingly minor change are now beginning to have significance: no longer a ‘public’ school, PaliHi loses protection from punitive damages as well as other legal and financial threats historically extended to public schools and their employees. The original suit demanded that the school pay Knapp $125,000, the estimated cost of four years of private-school tuition. But seizing on the school’s recently redefined legal identity, Knapp lawyer Ed Carney changed the suit last week to demand punitive damages in addition to the $125,000. The amount of those damages will be determined by a jury, Carney told the Palisadian-Post last week. He also defended his client’s effort to pursue more money from the school. ‘We didn’t want money,’ Carney said. ‘We wanted [Cummings] fired. If he had been fired, then [Knapp’s daughter] would have gone there. That would have been the end of the matter. The only redress we have is money.’ Following a complaint by Knapp, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing issued a ‘public reproval’ of Cummings but did not revoke his teaching credential. PaliHi Executive Director Amy Held said Cummings still teaches at the school. Early last week, the Superior Court judge approved Knapp’s request to seek more damages. But the judge left the school the option of challenging it, Carney said. Held told the Post on Wednesday that she could not comment on pending litigation against the school. A trial date in Superior Court has not yet been set. That hearing would be postponed should the U.S. Supreme Court decide to hear the case, a legal analyst told the Post. —– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

City Rejects Shell Car Wash, Mini-Mart Plans

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Citing the strictures of the Palisades Specific Plan and widespread community opposition, the Department of City Planning rejected a controversial application last week that would have allowed a local Shell station garage to be replaced with a 24-hour mini-mart and an automated car wash. Community activists and neighbors of the station on Sunset Boulevard at Via de la Paz argued that the changes would significantly reduce their quality of life, bringing more noise, traffic, crime and even ocean pollution. ‘I’m pleased that this time the system worked as it should,’ said Richard G. Cohen, vice chair of the Palisades Community Council. ‘The community rose up to voice its opposition to the proposed development, and we were heard.’ Said Council Chair Steve Boyers: ‘My initial reaction is that the community has been vindicated. The community is to be congratulated for quickly and effectively coming together and the many individuals and organizations that participated should feel proud to have pulled together.’ The Community Council, the Pacific Palisades Residents Association and other homeowners groups vehemently opposed Shell owner Jin Kwak’s application for a Conditional Use Permit. And more than 100 residents signed petitions condemning the proposal, which had no public support from any Palisades resident. If it had been approved, the 24-hour mini-mart would have occupied 1,640 sq. ft., and the car wash, operating from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., would have been 756 sq. ft. Increased lighting would have been used, but the station’s eight gas pumps would remain. The fate of the service bay remains undetermined. It is unclear whether Kwak plans to appeal the city’s decision. The owner and his project manager, Larry Turner, did not respond to the Palisadian-Post’s numerous requests for an interview. Culver City’s planning department rejected Kwak’s application to build a car wash there. But he has appealed that decision, say Palisades community members, who are looking for cues. One official closely involved in city planning said the success of an appeal is ‘highly unlikely’ because the applicant does not have the support of Councilman Bill Rosendahl nor the Palisades community. Associate Zoning Administrator Dan Green made the decision following an impassioned August 9 hearing, where dozens of residents urged him to reject the proposal. Residents pointed to a sweeping array of consequences. They said that the car wash and mini-mart would add congestion to an already crowded residential street; the wash would bring burdensome noise levels to an adjacent 107-unit condominium complex and other nearby residences; car wash run-off would pollute the beach; and the around-the-clock mart would attract ‘criminal activity.’ Seeking to allay those fears, Turner referenced noise and traffic studies that he said contradicted residents’ predictions. For example, an independent acoustical analysis projected that the noise created by the car wash would be below ‘existing daytime ambient noise levels’ if mitigation measures were used. A traffic study, he said, performed by an independent expert and confirmed by the Department of Transportation, concluded that the projected increase was ‘less than significant.’ In language that sometimes sounded like a rebuke, Green’s 21-page decision criticized almost every aspect of Kwak’s application, including its independent studies. For example, Green noted that the acoustical report did not analyze the impact of noise from car horns, radios and alarms. The main basis for Green’s denial, he wrote, was the language and intent of the Specific Plan, which regulates development within the Palisades commercial zones. That Plan was created by local residents but is part of the city’s building code. It first became effective in 1985 and was last amended in 1993. The plan explicitly prohibits the addition of ‘wash racks,’ but not ‘car washes.’ Kwak seized on that omission, arguing that the plan permits car washes. Green rejected that argument and wrote that ‘wash racks’ are a broad city planning term used to refer to a large variety of car washes. ‘References to the term ‘car wash’ are in the public vernacular, just as the word ‘house’ is commonly used,’ Green wrote, ‘but is not referred to in the Zoning Code while ‘dwelling’ or ‘dwelling unit’ is the legally correct term.’ Further, Green sharply dismissed nearly all of the applicant’s justifications for the proposal as ‘generic,’ ‘without merit’ and ‘naked and unsupported by the facts.’ The administrator’s decision also drew heavily from community feedback. ‘The car-wash use’based on significant public input’provides no particular convenience to this community,’ Green wrote. ‘In fact, not one person or organization has expressed any support for this use. Apparently, existing [car wash] alternatives satisfy this population.’ Jack Allen, who helped draft the plan, told the Post he was happy with the administrator’s decision. ‘When we did the Specific Plan, we never wanted anything like that,’ Allen said, referring to an automated car wash. ‘That was our intent when we wrote [it].’ —– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

Minors Arrested at Local Mobil Station

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Three youths were arrested for possession of marijuana, and a fourth was charged with selling a narcotic at the Mobil gas station on the corner of Sunset and Swarthmore last Sunday. The station was under surveillance by West Los Angeles Vice as a result of prior illegal activity. At about 5 p.m., LAPD officers observed a parked Honda Accord containing five males, who appeared to be smoking, rolling cigarettes and passing a pipe. At one point, the 18-year-old driver got out of the car and made a phone call. A short time later, a black Lexus drove up and marijuana was exchanged for money. The Lexus driver, an 18-year-old Palisades male, was charged with selling an illegal substance and transported to jail. Bail was set at $30,000. The driver of the Honda, along with a 17-year-old passenger and a 15-year-old passenger, was charged with possession. The other two 15-year-olds were not charged and were released to their parents. All three 15-year-olds are Palisades residents. Both cars were impounded as a result of the arrests. This was the latest in a series of recent incidents at the Mobil station, according to police. On August 1, a Mobil mini-mart cashier was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor. On September 14, eight minors were arrested for consuming alcohol and, in two cases, possession of cocaine and methamphetamine. On September 19, the Mobil cashier was again arrested for selling alcoholic beverages to minors and was booked. The problem with underaged criminal activity at Mobil has resulted in the LAPD requesting the Palisades Community Council’s assistance ‘in taking a stand against the Mobil station’s practice of selling alcohol to minors as well as allowing the property to be used as a haven for minors to consume alcoholic beverages and narcotics.’ ‘We have a policy of not selling to minors, but my cashiers have made mistakes,’ Mobil owner Saeed Kohanoff told the Palisadian-Post on Monday. ‘I am recruiting a new cashier as well as sending all of them to ABC [Alcohol Beverage Control] training.’ ‘We check ID all the time,’ Kohanoff added. ‘I don’t know how this cashier misjudged. I take full responsibility.’ Community outcry regarding the easy availability of alcohol to minors in the Palisades prompted the LAPD vice unit to start local surveillance in this area. In the September 14 incident there was no proof that the cashier had sold alcohol to minors, but according to Palisades Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore, at least three of the youth were drinking beer while sitting in a SUV parked in front of Mobil’s mini-mart. The mini-mart cashier was fraternizing with the juveniles and did nothing to stop them from consuming alcohol on the property, police said. Arrests were made for underage drinking, open containers of alcohol and curfew violations. The 17-year-old male and three females (two 16, one 17) were released to their parents after the arrest. All are Palisades residents. ‘Some parents are in denial that their kids are doing it,’ said Sgt. Ronnie Crump of the West Los Angles Police Vice squad. For example, he said, one girl told her father she had not been drinking, but just holding the beer for someone else. Crump then told the father to smell his daughter’s breath. ‘As we were completing the investigation,’ Crump said, ‘a vehicle pulled in, and we could clearly see three males drinking beer.’ In addition to the alcohol, drugs were discovered. An18-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and was detained for possession of cocaine and crystal meth. A passenger, 18, was arrested for possession of crystal meth with the intent to sell. A second passenger, 17, was arrested for underage drinking and released to his father’s custody. Two are local residents and the third was homeless, but told officers that he stayed with other students in the area. While that operation was underway, a Palisades woman who had been in the Mobil mini-mart asked the police if they didn’t have something better to do than to pick on minors. That kind of attitude baffles Crump. ‘Why should there be a tolerance for minors’ unlawful behavior?’ he asked. ‘Do they want kids driving down Sunset drunk?’ Susan Strick, the neighborhood prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles, echoed Crump’s sentiments to the Post on Monday. ‘We’re trying to keep these kids safe and everyone else around them, too,’ she said. ‘I’m prosecuting a gentleman at the Mobil station,’ Strick added. ‘I’m concerned about these reports.’ Police reports are sent for review to the California ABC, the state agency that controls alcohol licenses. ‘If the police reports substantiate the claim, then we can file an accusation based on that,’ said Brandie Richard, supervisor of ABC investigation. ‘They [police] take criminal action, we take administrative action.’ Penalties range from fines to suspensions to revocation of the beer and wine license. If a business owner elects to have a hearing, he or she appears before an administrative law judge.

Viewpoint-Counterpoint: Lake Yaroslavsky Now Open

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A large swath of the entrance to Will Rogers State Beach at Temescal Canyon Road was flooded six-inches deep for days after the Friday and Saturday rainstorms. The failure of the lot to drain had local residents questioning the quality of the county's recent $13-million improvement project. Photo: Stuart Muller
A large swath of the entrance to Will Rogers State Beach at Temescal Canyon Road was flooded six-inches deep for days after the Friday and Saturday rainstorms. The failure of the lot to drain had local residents questioning the quality of the county’s recent $13-million improvement project. Photo: Stuart Muller

By STUART MULLER Special to the Palisadian-Post County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s name is prominently displayed on the big sign at the Temescal Canyon entrance to Will Rogers State Beach. In fact, his name is almost as big as Ol’ Will’s! I guess he takes credit for the rehab job along the beach. This means he also deserves credit for its current problems: the project is still not complete and the costs continue. Last Saturday morning, after the first significant rainfall since spring, the area west of the Temescal Canyon entrance, around the parking attendant booth, was flooded with six inches of water over an area of about a half acre. I propose we call this Lake Yaroslavsky, in his honor! Last year, when his deputy, Maria Chong Castillo, and the county’s Project Manager Gilberto Garcia appeared before the Palisades Community Council to explain the long delay in completing the project and the massive cost overrun, they vowed to have the project completed before summer began. It would require a major push, they said. I expressed my great concerns that, in the rush to completion, the quality of the work would be compromised. I also demanded accountability for any problems. Now, it seems that my fears were well founded. In addition to the parking lot drainage problems, there are myriad other problems: the outdoor showers don’t drain; the layout of the exit restricts egress to PCH; there is no vehicle access from the east parking lot to the west parking lot; there are landscaping issues (dead trees, sprinklers spraying away after the rainstorm, during a period of drought); a concession stand that never opened; poor workmanship in the building’s finish work; an incomplete bike path; and haphazard wiring to public telephones. I’m sure if you asked the county’s Garcia about these problems he’d give the standard bureaucratic reply: ‘We’re working on it.’ Does that mean just getting paid or does it mean accomplishing tasks in an efficient, competent and professional manner? I wish Will Rogers could give us his thoughts on this! I don’t feel that I’m looking at a ‘half-empty glass.’ I think the glass is at least two-thirds full. It’s just that we paid for a full glass and the waiter’s gone home. And don’t expect to get a full glass at the beach snack bar. It’s closed! Zev, whom are you going to hold accountable for this mess? And who’s going to fix it? Can you point your finger and tell us your intentions, Mr. Supervisor? (Muller is a member of the Palisades Community Council and a past Citizen of the Year. The county has spent more than $13 million renovating the beach. The county awarded Gonzales Construction, Inc. the contract in November 2005, and work began a month later.) County Responds to Queries About Will Rogers Project (Editor’s Note: In response to Stuart Muller’s Viewpoint, the Palisadian-Post asked Maria Chong Castillo, Deputy to L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, why flooding occurred at the entrance to the new parking lot at Will Rogers State Beach last weekend; why travel between the east and west parking lots is restricted; why the concession stand is still closed; why there are drainage problems with the new showers; and when the parking lot north of Gladstone’s will be complete. Castillo oversaw construction of the Public Works project for the county. Gonzales Construction was the contractor hired by the county. Castillo’s e-mail response follows.) It is my understanding that there is a catch-basin inlet in the area where the rainwater was ponding that is supposed to collect and drain the surface runoff from this area to the beach. According to Beaches and Harbors maintenance staff, this catch-basin inlet and drainage pipe were clogged with leaves and debris from runoff coming off PCH. They cleaned the inlet and pipe today (Monday) to alleviate the ponding and facilitate the drainage. The storm-drain catch basins in the parking lots all include fossil filters to remove debris and pollutants from the runoff before it drains to the beach. According to the County’s Department of Beaches and Harbors, a striping and signage plan has been developed to allow for circulation between the west and east parking lot areas, and the plan will be implemented in the next few weeks by its maintenance staff. Beaches and Harbors is expecting to receive the last piece of equipment (a three-compartment sink) for the concession building by the end of September so that we can obtain approval and sign-off from the Health Department by mid-October. Once we get a sign-off from the Health Department, the facility can be opened for business; however, this is at the discretion of the concessionaire. As part of the original design, gravel drain pits (approximately 2 ft x 2 ft x 1.5 ft deep) were installed at each of the four shower areas to capture and percolate the water from the showers; unfortunately, the drain pits seemed to be undersized for the volume of water being generated by the showers, so the gravel drain pits were enlarged to 6 ft x 6 ft x 5 ft deep. The work has been completed, inspected and tested at each of the four shower locations. The enlarged drain pits are working much better to alleviate the standing water problem, according to Beaches and Harbors maintenance staff. Parking Lot 5 [directly north of Gladstone’s], including the restrooms and showers, were opened to the public on September 8. The contractor is scheduled to complete the remaining miscellaneous punch-list items for this area in the next two weeks. Also, a change-order has been issued to the contractor to convert the lifeguard access ramp to a stairway will be completed in the next two weeks as well.

Calendar for the Week of September 27

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Victoria Foyt discusses and signs ‘The Virtual Life of Lexie Diamond,’ a suspenseful ‘Whodunit’ novel, 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. Fourteen-year-old Lexie copes with alienation at school and her divorced parents’ disappointment with her computer-driven life. When her mother is killed in a mysterious car crash, Lexie finds credible evidence of foul play, and is forced to adapt and grow as a person in order to follow the clues. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Theatre Palisades presents ‘The Boy Friend,’ book, music and lyrics by Sandy Wilson, 8 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. The show, directed by Lewis Hauser, runs Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through October 14. Ticket reservations: (310) 454-1970, or visit www.theatrepalisades.org. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Kids of all ages are invited to a puppet show featuring ‘Story of Zee: Adventure One: Borrowing China,’ written by Marcie Gilbert and illustrated by Patricia Krebs, 11 a.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. Las Doradas will host ‘Fiesta para los Ni’os,’ The Hands that Hold Our Future,’ to benefit the Neighborhood Youth Association’s Las Doradas children’s Center. Silent auction at 11 a.m., lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. at Palisades Presbyterian Church Jan’s Hall, 15821 Sunset Blvd. Chamber Music Palisades presents Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf,’ featuring CMP Co-Artistic Director Delores Stevens as narrator and musicians, free for families, 2 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Dr. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 The Temescal Canyon Association Sunday hikers will explore new territory in Sullivan and Rustic Canyons, including a hidden 511-step staircase. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot (Sunset and Temescal) for carpooling. Bring lunch and water, but no dogs. Public invited. Contact: (310) 459-5931. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Cordelia Frances Biddle discusses and signs ‘The Conjurer,’ a mystery set in Philadelphia in 1842, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Palisades Garden Club meeting, featuring a talk by Jorge Ochoa at 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. (See story, page TK.) St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra presents a free concert at 8:15 p.m. in St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. (See story, page TK.) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Former Palisadian Becki Weinheimer discusses and signs ‘Converting Kate’ at 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Sharq Art, the Villa Aurora and the Palisades Branch Library co-host a free screening of ‘Shadows,’ a documentary about Afghanistan women, 6 p.m. in the library’s community room, 861 Alma Real. (See story, page TK.) Weekly writing meeting for members of all 12-Step programs or anyone with a habitual problem or illness, 7 to 8 p.m. at 16730 Bollinger Dr. Telephone (310) 454-5138 or e-mail info@12stepsforeverybody.org. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Brian David Cinadr, a two-time Pushcart Award nominee for America’s Best Short Story, reads his latest work, ‘The Last Day and Texas State Highway 105,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Storytime for children and their adults, “suggested” for children ages 3 to 5, 4 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Children’s Librarian Gail Kim is offering a special four-session storytime series beginning today for preschoolers and their parents (or caregiver) to participate together and develop reading readiness skills. Richard Maxwell discusses and signs ‘The Elements of Persuasion: Use Storytelling to Pitch Better, Sell Faster and Win More Business,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore.

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