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Street Safety Celebrated at Mandeville Canyon

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Paul Revere Charter Middle School seventh and eighth graders celebrate with Councilman Bill Rosendahl the completion of the left-hand-turn signal at Mandeville Canyon and Sunset Boulevard, which means increased safety for parents and residents alike. Photo: Los Angeles City Council District 11
Paul Revere Charter Middle School seventh and eighth graders celebrate with Councilman Bill Rosendahl the completion of the left-hand-turn signal at Mandeville Canyon and Sunset Boulevard, which means increased safety for parents and residents alike. Photo: Los Angeles City Council District 11

The $2.1-million-dollar street project, which included newly constructed left-hand-turn pockets, left-turn lights and widening Sunset Boulevard at Mandeville Canyon was officially celebrated on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A podium was set up on the corner of that intersection and Councilman Bill Rosendahl officially welcomed the more than 40 people who attended. ‘Gridlock was one of the main issues I ran on in my campaign, and Sunset is one of the most gridlocked streets in the city,’ Rosendahl told the invited crowd. There were four intersections on Sunset that were targeted for improvement. In addition to Mandeville and Sunset, a left-hand turn light at Kenter was installed, the plans are done for a left-hand turn signal at Via de la Paz, and money is being raised for new light at Los Liones Drive, near the Waldorf School. According to Rosendahl, there are an additional 34 intersections on the Westside that need attention. ‘We need to find $100 billion over the next 15 years to get the massive traffic relief we need,’ Rosendahl said. ‘We need commitment from federal, state and local officials.’ In addition to Rosendahl, other speakers included Lower Mandeville Canyon homeowner’s association president Marianne Pearl, who thanked the councilman for finishing a project that began 23 years ago with Councilman Marvin Braude. She praised the city for listening to their pleas, so that instead of concrete sidewalks they were able to have decomposed granite, and redwood benches instead of cement. ‘We designed the landscaping, but the city paid for it,’ she said. Upper Mandeville Canyon homeowner’s association president Wendy Rosen said, ‘It is unprecedented that all three [homeowners] groups came together like we did for this project.’ ‘We’ve taken an intersection that was dysfunctional and now it’s functional,’ said Brentwood Hills Homeowner association president Eric Edmonds. Although the finished project cut into Los Angeles Unified School District property, no district officials were present. Before the ceremony, Art Copper, principal of Paul Revere Charter Middle School, thanked Rosendahl for fine-tuning the timing on the light at the intersection, as well as helping to get public transportation back to Revere on Tuesday and Thursdays. ‘Kids are a number-one issue,’ Rosendahl said. Copper agreed and added, ‘Safety is first: without that, the campus is not conducive to a quality education.’ For students and residents, the improved safety at that intersection is a welcome relief.

Calendar for the Week of November 1

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Palisadian Darrell Ruocco signs ‘Foolosophy ‘ Humor is the Key to a Healthy Mind’ at 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Stop the war peace vigil, 5 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Swarthmore and Sunset. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Calvary Christian School Holiday Boutique, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Calvary Christian School, 701 Palisades Dr. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Deadline for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Community Service Award. Knolls Pharmacy on Marquez Avenue is offering a flu-shot clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free matinee showing of the Marx Brothers’ Classic, ‘A Night At The Opera,’ 2 p.m., community room of the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Center for the Jazz Arts to provide live jazz music at Tivoli Caf’ each Saturday in November from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tivoli, 15306 Sunset Blvd. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Palisadian Maiya Williams signs ‘The Hour of the Outlaw’ at 4 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Pacific Palisades Garden Club presents botanist Bob Gustavson, who will discuss the plants of Southwest Australia, 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Members and guests invited. Dr. Angela Windholz, an art scholar and former Getty Research Institute fellow, will present a lecture on artists’ residences from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Villa Aurora in Paseo Miramar. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Palisades business owners offer ‘Back to Basics: Marketing 101’ on how to grow a successful business in Pacific Palisades at 6 p.m. at Aldersgate Retreat Center, 925 Haverford Ave. The documentary film ‘Afghanistan Unveiled’ will be screened at 7:30 p.m. at Villa Aurora Paseo Miramar. Irad Malkin, chairman of the department of history at Tel Aviv University will lecture on the relationship between the rise of Greek civilization and the multi-directional networks the Greeks established in the Mediterranean Sea at 8 p.m. at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Rec and Parks: Frontera Drive Will Stay Open

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Less than half of the parking options proposed by residents for the unfinished 40-acre Potrero Canyon Park that extends from below the Palisades Recreation Center off Toyopa Drive to Pacific Coast Highway were approved by Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks West Region Superintendent Debby Rolland. Closing Frontera Drive, a favored option of Huntington Palisades residents, was not approved. At a Potrero Canyon Advisory Committee meeting held last week, Chairman George Wolfberg discussed the 12 options that had been presented to Rolland at a September 11 meeting and her response to each. ‘You’re not going to close Frontera,’ Rolland told Wolfberg. ‘It will remain open, because it is already an existing parking lot,’ Rolland later told the Palisadian-Post. ‘We already have parking issues because of the library, the business community and schools. We don’t want to remove what we already have; it doesn’t make any sense.’ Although closing Frontera is not an option for Rolland, she approved several other parking possibilities, including re-striping the parking lot off Alma Real, as well as adding spaces by cutting into the center island in front of the old gym and enlarging the driveway near the picnic tables. It was suggested that a driveway gate and ranger booth be added at the entrance to the parking lot in an effort to turn away non-park users. That was fine with Rolland, but she told Wolfberg that Rec and Parks did not have money to pay for a ranger. There was concern that people would park at the Rec Center and then walk the mile down to PCH and run across the highway to the beach to avoid paying the $7 state beach parking fee. Temescal Canyon Road was cited as an example. It was pointed out that since the Will Rogers State Beach parking lot re-opened this past summer, parking along Temescal had dwindled. The Coastal Commission permit for Potrero, granted in 1996, mandated certain requirements, which include no fewer than 10 and no more than 30 parking spaces, as well as restroom facilities. Rolland is hopeful that if additional parking is found near the Rec Center, the condition will be met and there will be no need to provide for parking at PCH. If that is not the case, two PCH parking options were presented. The first was parking and a restroom at the old Occidental site adjacent to Potrero Canyon. Rolland nixed that option because of public safety and the maintenance cost of the required restroom. Rolland approved the option of using existing Will Rogers State Beach parking and restrooms if a bridge could be built across PCH. Not everyone in the audience was happy with Rolland’s choices. ‘Access at Frontera continues to be a lighting rod for residents of the Huntington,’ Huntington resident Pat Ramsey told the committee. He asked Wolfberg what would happen if the Potrero committee voted for one of the options Rolland opposed. ‘She would probably overturn it,’ Wolfberg said. ‘It would be divisive,’ Rolland said. ‘We understand their concerns, but we have to look at the bigger picture. The park is for all the residents, not just the residents who live next to it, but also for those that live a half-mile a way, a mile away or further. ‘We try to mitigate concerns,’ Rolland added. ‘We appreciate the input and the advice, but that’s what it is’advice.’ ‘How much weight does she have?’ Ramsey wondered about Rolland’s authority’could people appeal to Councilman Rosendahl’s office? Wolfberg told the audience that individual council members couldn’t set policy for the Department of Recreation and Parks. There was no one from Councilman Rosendahl’s office at the meeting. His office was contacted, but had not responded by press time. ‘If the actual decision about the park is constrained by Rolland and the Coastal Commission, we may need to make the second-best alternative,’ said Richard Cohen, vice-chairman of Pacific Palisades Community Council. Wolfberg agreed with Cohen’s assessment. ‘We’re going to have to find the alternatives that are the least worst,’ he said. ‘With the way this is going with the Rec and Parks person,’ Ramsey said, ‘I would say that Friends [a street with a west border to the park] and other neighborhoods would have to share the traffic burden with the Huntington.’ ‘None of us will be alive when this project is finished,’ said Palisades resident Ted Mackie. Rolland was more optimistic. ‘It is moving forward, slowly, but it is moving forward.’ At the November 28 meeting, parking options will be voted upon by the sub-committee. During the January meeting, the entire committee will vote. For a list of options, visit www.potrero.info.

Council Accepting Service Award Nominations

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Deadline is Saturday, Nov. 3

The Pacific Palisades Community Council is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Service Award. The purpose of the award is to honor long-term and continuing outstanding volunteer service by an individual to a Palisades neighborhood or to the community-at-large. All applications must be received by Saturday, November 3. Any organization or individual in the community may nominate a candidate. There is no limit on the number of nominations an individual or organization may submit. Only nominations submitted specifically for this award are eligible for consideration, although the nomination may be supported by materials written for other awards. Nominations must be submitted in writing to Council Chairman Steve Boyers at P.O. Box 1131, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 or by email (SRBoyers@aol.com) in accordance with the time frame suggested below. The recipient must be an individual. Each recipient’s service should be of a voluntary nature and not merely the beneficial outcome of official or business-related work in which the recipient is engaged. The award shall be chosen and prepared by the committee and presented to the recipient(s) at the council’s December Pot-luck meeting. The recipient(s) and their family members shall be guests of the PPCC. The Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA) shall be notified of the names of recipients so they may be included in the July 4 Parade.

Louis H. Hruby, 94; Notre Dame Supporter

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Longtime Palisades resident and Notre Dame alumnus Lou Hruby, 93, visits with members of the Notre Dame symphony orchestra before their May 2007 concert in the Paul Revere Middle School auditorium.
Longtime Palisades resident and Notre Dame alumnus Lou Hruby, 93, visits with members of the Notre Dame symphony orchestra before their May 2007 concert in the Paul Revere Middle School auditorium.

Long-time Palisades resident Lou Hruby, 94, passed away on October 12. He was born on July 27, 1913 and grew up in a family of musicians. His father and uncles were members of the Hruby Orchestra that toured United States and Europe. ‘I tried every instrument I could, but it never took,’ he told the Palisadian-Post in an interview in May. Instead Hruby entered Notre Dame University in 1931, where he met legendary football coach Knute Rockne. He graduated in 1935 with a degree in commercial science (business degree) and served as class secretary until his death. After graduation, he began a distinguished career with the General Electric Company; before he retired in 1977, he was the regional manager of the 17-state Western area and in charge of 12 salesmen who worked in various areas of marketing for the lighting division. After living in numerous cities, Hruby moved his family to Pacific Palisades in 1955. They became members of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and their youngest children’Elizabeth, Joseph and Martha–graduated from Corpus Christi School. Their oldest child, Mary, had already graduated having attended eight different schools because of Hruby’s constant job relocations. Hruby was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth C. Hruby, daughter Elizabeth A. Hruby and son Joseph M. Hruby, as well as siblings Mary Louise and Joseph Hruby. He is survived by Mary L. Hruby of Los Angeles and Martha C Bredon of Sausalito, and sister Jane H. Hanlon of Columbus, Ohio and Thomas F. Hruby of Houghton, Michigan, as well as numerous relatives, friends and neighbors. A funeral mass was held on October 18 at Corpus Christi. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dome Scholarship, Notre Dame University, Attn: Dan Reagan, 304A Main Building, Notre Dame, IN 46556, or to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Attn: Msgr. Liam Kidney 880 Toyopa Dr., Pacific Palisades, CA. 90272.

Leonard Vernon, 89, Photography Collector

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Leonard Vernon, known for his generosity in exhibiting his extensive photography collection, died peacefully in his sleep on October 28. He was 89. He and his wife and partner of 42 years Marjorie lived in Pacific Palisades, where they raised their three children until moving to Bel-Air in 1976. The Brooklyn native was a fiercely loyal Dodgers fan. He was also a lifelong member of B’nai B’rith, and was active in a number of local men’s organizations; he also found time to coach his son’s Little League team. An amateur photographer, Vernon had been interested in photography since he was a teenager in Brooklyn and always knew who was famous and who was doing interesting work. Until the time of Marjorie’s death in 1998, the couple had been collecting photographs that they loved regardless of famous names or subject matter. ‘We were interested in the beauty of the piece and the feelings about the pictures, what it said to us; it could be old, it could be new,’ Vernon told the Palisadian-Post in 1999. The couple shared an interest in the arts and opened, first to the family and ultimately to their community, a unique exposure to photography as art through the support of public venues and by sharing their extensive photography collection with students, friends and aficionados. In 1999, 150 of their 5,000 prints were exhibited at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Vernon will be remembered for his many civic and philanthropic endeavors including his board memberships with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Museum of Photographic Art in San Diego, Friends of Photography in San Francisco, Operation USA, and past president of the United Nations Association. He is survived by his children, Barry, Carol Turbin (husband Bob) and Robert; granddaughter Melissa (husband Kyle) Cohne and great-grandson Aiden Cohne. Funeral services were held at Hillside Memorial Park.

Judy Mazel, 63, Diet Book Author

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Judy Mazel, longtime Pacific Palisades resident and author of the 1981 best selling diet book “The Beverly Hills Diet,” has passed away October 12 of complications from peripheral vascular disease. She was 63. In May 24, 1981 ”The Beverly Hills Diet” made its debut on the New York Times bestseller list in the number-four nonfiction spot. It continued to be in the top 10 on the bestsellers list for 28 weeks through December 13, 1981. It sold over a million copies and went to a 10th printing by publisher Macmillan Press. She went on to write a number of books including ‘The New Beverly Hills Diet,’ ‘Recipes to Forever,’ ‘Slim and Fit Kids: Raising Healthy Children in a Fast-Food World.’ In addition she served as a diet consultant to people around the world helping them get in touch with their skinny selves via her ClubSlim and CyberSkinny Internet site. Born in Chicago in 1943, Mazel was the youngest of three daughters and the only fat person in a family of skinnies. She went to California as a young woman eager to become an actress. Her first role was in the 1977 comedy “Can I Do It ‘Till I Need Glasses?” where she appeared as herself. As she struggled to gain attention as an actress, she made it her mission to maintain her petite frame and proportionate weight. Availing herself of diet pills, thyroid medication, diuretics, mood changers, and cigarettes in a futile attempt to get thin, she was hospitalized and pronounced “incurably fat.” As she experimented with weight-loss techniques, she drastically reduced her weight from 180 pounds to 108 pounds and began her life’s mission to help other people keep trim. In 2004 she was an honored guest at the opening of the Palisades Branch Library as one of the Pacific Palisades authors. Mazel is survived by her sisters Carol Friduss of Chicago and Ann (husband Melvin) Manaster of La Jolla. As a long-time devotee and volunteer at the Self-Realization Lake Shrine, Mazel was honored at a memorial service at the Lake Shrine Windmill Chapel.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2007

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HOMES WANTED 1b

9 HOMES LEFT. Condo Alternative PCH/Sunset. Up to 1,550 Sq. Ft. $199,000-$659,000. Some Completely Remodeled, Many Upgrades. Ocean Views, Wood Floors, New Fixtures. Sun Deck, Rec Center w/ Pool/Spa/Gym. Steps from the Sand. Agent Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438 www.michellebolotin.com

PETITE PARADISE COVE MOBILE HOME. Steps to sand. Charming writer’s pad, surfer’s paradise retreat. Indoor/outdoor living. Light, airy, serene, fun. Fully furnished. Best deal in Malibu. Only $340,000. Call now: (310) 454-0920

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. Flexible terms. No pets. (310) 459-0765

SHORT TERM LEASE AVAILABLE for 6 months (Dec.-June). Contemporary Monterrey Colonial home in Palisades Village newly built. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 21⁄2 baths, & library. Master bedroom has walk-in closets and steam shower. Ocean views from the second floor. Large gourmet kitchen with indoor/outdoor dining area w/ huge custom door opening from ground to ceiling. Beautifully furnished. Hardwood floors throughout. Outdoor gas barbecue. Pool is heated, saline, & safety pool cover. Gorgeous detached pool house has separate 3/4 bath with shower, treadmill, & large sectional sofa w/ fold out queen bed. Projection system with DVD, cable TV, 8 ft. screen & full surround sound. Move-in condition fully equipped w/ linens, silverware, etc. $18,000/mo. Contact Steve Sawaii at (310) 979-4165

LOVELY 2 BD, 2 BA, wooded setting. Frpl, lndry cable, phone, DSL, gdner. Fully furn & equip. 3-?? Mos. N/S No pets. $2,570/mo. for EVERYTHING. (310) 454-2568

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

OCEAN VIEW 4 BDRM, 2.5 BA, rec. room, F/P, hdwd flrs, remodeled kit, patio w/ firepit+BBQ, pool, spa, deck, garden. $7,500/mo. Open house Sun., 10/28, 2-5 p.m. 909 Enchanted Way. (310) 633-0470

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

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

$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

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

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

NEW LOFT in Playa Vista. 2 bdrm, 2 ba +den. Security bldg. All new appliances. 1 mile from ocean & walking distance to LMU. $3,300/mo.+security. (310) 569-1190

RENTALS TO SHARE 3a

SPACE AVAILABLE IN Highlands Day Spa. Perfect for massage therapist, esthetician or any type of healer. Tranquil setting. (310) 454-5302

WANTED TO RENT 3b

USC PHD EUROPEAN female N/S, seeks private guesthouse, studio, 1 bdrm/rm Palisades, Santa Monica, Mar Vista. Kasia, (310) 625-0254

BACHELOR OR SINGLE unfurnished for quiet, responsible, considerate, retired male. N/S. N/D. No pets. Please leave message for Tom at (760) 662-8716

OFFICE WANTED TO RENT. Established (12 years) 1-person business looking for single office in the Palisades. Business has no customer traffic, multi-year lease OK. Willing to sublet with existing business. (310) 459-4282

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

WRITER’S RETREAT. Large quiet office w/ large windows in a garden-like setting. DSL-TV, util. incl. Pvt ent. with full bath incl. (310) 702-1107

RENTAL SPACE, STORAGE 3d

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE for lease at The Atrium Building (860 Via de la Paz) in Palisades Village. Secured units ranging in size from 67 sf to 168 sf. Please contact Pietra @ (310) 591-8789 or email pietra@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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

DOUBLE YOUR INCOME IN 90 DAYS! We will show you how to be self employed, earn executive level income and live the lifestyle you deserve! www.haveanamazinglife.com (800) 892-3165

INCOME PROPERTY 5b

WANTED SOPHISTICATED INVESTORS to purchase highly desirable 5 bdrm, gate guarded, Mediterranean Ocean view home. (310) 947-1844

LOST & FOUND 6a

FOUND: A DELIGHTFUL, friendly, yellow footed tortoise from South America. Found on Via bluffs. Saturday 10/13. Call (310) 454-3667

LOST: GOLD BRACELET with small diamond inset. Farmer’s Market (area), 10/14. REWARD! Sentimental value. Call David, (310) 244-6631

$1,000 REWARD for return of pot bellied pig. Lost 10/22 at 8 a.m. near Canyon School. White pig. 15 lbs. Answers to “Little Piggy.” Call (310) 573-1760

BOGIE! It is a black parrot. Looks like a pigeon or a crow. Contact Carol or Richard. (310) 454-2979 or (310) 779-7074. $1,000 REWARD.

PERSONALS 6b

SEMPER FI. Give honor and support to those who are always faithful to God, country, fellow Marines and Americans, and all people fighting for peace and freedom. Ray Nasser, Purple Heart Marine. 16321 PCH #63, Pac Pal, CA, 90272. (310) 454-7432

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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

QUICKBOOKS Bookkeeping Service. Call (310) 977-7935

LOCAL BOOKEEPER/Exec./Pers. Assist. My home office or yours. Confidential, honest and reliable. Celebrity clientele. Excellent references. (310) 403-8654

SMALL BUSINESS OR PERSONAL BOOKKEEPING. The Mess Untangler is again available in the Palisades. Fast, discreet, loyal, friendly, excellent references. saekorn@aol.com or (310) 570-6085

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

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

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

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

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZATION & Bookkeeping. Superior services provided w/ discretion & understanding. Pali resident, local references. Call Sarah, (310) 573-9263

HOME INVENTORY SERVICES 7j

HOME INVENTORY SERVICES for FIRE THEFT, Earthquake, Wills/Estates, Rentals, Divorce. Incl video, photos & detailed reports. Pali resident. (310) 230-1437 www.homesweethomevideo.com

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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

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

PROFESSIONAL LOVING NANNY seeking F/T job. Last 7.5 years in Palisades. Excellent local references. Excellent driver. Clean DMV. Call Aida, (323) 496-4984

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.” We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419

HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING. Excellent English, Avail. Mon.-Fri., some Saturdays. Experienced, references, own transportation. Call Edith at (213) 256-9107 or (213) 745-4931

HOUSEKEEPER. Own transportation, references, available now, days open, light English. Please call Ethel, (323) 734-0362

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL MON-SAT. Good experience & refs. Cleaning service, includes laundry, ironing, closet organizer. Good with pets. Speak Spanish only. Magdalena, (323) 634-0736, (323) 527-4538

HOUSEKEEPERS AVAILABLE Tu, Th, F, Sat. Own transport. Good local references. Call Marisol or Theresa, (323)735-6382 or (310) 590-9763

MY WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER avail Mon. & Fri. Best housekeeper ever! Reliable, professional, efficient, thorough. Sweet with children. Own car. Tracy, (818) 704-7627, or Lorena, (213) 365-6445

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

ELDER/CAREGIVER Available Mon.-Fri. Refs. Exp. CNA. Call Argentina, (213) 384-6156

SUGAR & SPICE Nanny Service. Elder/child care. Experienced (special needs), Alzheimers & dementia. Can cook. Personal & house sitting. Call (323) 474-8943, (323) 758-6271

GARDENING, LANDSCAPING 11

PALISADES GARDENING • Full Gardening Service • Sprinkler Install • Tree Trim • Sodding/Seeding • Sprays, non-toxic • FREE 10” Flats, Pansies, Snap, Impatiens. (310) 568-0989

WATERFALLS & POND CONSTRUCTION: Water gardening. Japanese Koi fish. Filtration pond service, repair & maintenance. Free estimates. (310) 435-3843, cell (310) 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

EDIBLE GARDENING CLUB: Now Forming. Get connected to other Pac Pal and Malibu edible gardeners to swap advice and visit gardens. Contact Wendy at wstretten@verizon.net or (310) 456-9520

GARDENING SERVICE • General maintenance Svcs • Sprinkler installation (manual & automatic) • Hillside cleanups • Tree service • New lawn (topping, pruning & removal) • Block/brick planters • Cement work • Free estimates • All work guaranteed. Daniel Velasco, Hm. (323) 934-9284, Cell (323) 839-0819

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

HONEST MAN SERVICES. All jobs big or small. Hauls it all. Homes & businesses. 14’ van/dollies. 15th yr. Westside. Delivers to 48 states. (310) 285-8688

TREE SERVICE 11d

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

DON’T PANIC, IT’S ORGANIC! Fall Special. 50% off all new local services with 6 mos. contract. Free housecall w/ mention of this ad. Since 1972. Natural pest control, lawn, roses, tree, pond, fruit trees, veg. gdns, natural spraying, whole property restoration, water mgmt & more as seen on PBS, NBC, CBS, YOUTUBE & more. Invisible Gardener Inc. (310) 457-4438. Doing it organically keeps the oceans clean. www. InvisibleGardener.com

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.

MEDICAL BILL HELP 12e

We Get Rejected Medical Bills Paid! Any patient • Any bill • We fight for you • No Recovery • No Fee • (888) 8Medbill www.MedBillRecovery.com

WINDOW WASHING 13h

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

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

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!

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

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 & 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 teaching experience including 2 years as Reading Recovery specialist. Palisades resident. Affordable rates. Call Diana, (310) 717-5472

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

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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

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. (310) 633-4042

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

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

LOOKING FOR A HOUSEKEEPER/nanny. Tues.-Sat. Must have excellent local references. Must be legal. Inquiries, (310) 696-9139

SUPERSTAR HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. We are looking for an experienced live-out Housekeeper to start immediately. Tues., Thursday & Saturday. Must be flexible on hours. We have one school-age child and a small dog. Must have good English, driver’s license and own car. Must be organized and have great references. Job includes laundry, ironing, closet organization, cleaning, running errands and simple meal prep. Please call (310) 780-8622

DERMATOLOGY OFFICE. Front and back office. Computer knowledge. Experience preferred. Refs. required. F/T. Fax resume: (310) 459-1014

WORK FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! BILINGUAL DATA COLLECTORS NEEDED TO JOIN WESTAT-AT-HOME WORKFORCE. WESTAT, headquartered in Rockville, MD, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned social science survey research corporation. We conduct nationwide surveys on subjects that include education, health, transportation and environmental issues. Since 1961, we have provided research and related services to agencies of the U.S. Government and to a broad range of institutional and business clients. We are recruiting now for individuals who fluently speak and read English as well as one of the following languages, HMONG, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin. The availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week—preferably evening and/or weekend hours is required. To learn more details or to apply visit our website: www.westat.com/athome. No phone calls, please. WESTAT. EOE

P/T JOB AVAILABLE at European Skin Care Salon. Answer phones. Multi-task. Provide general support to staff. Perfect after school job. Call (310) 454-5302

AUTOS 18b

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

2003 ACURA TL, white with beige leather. Local, professional owner. Perfect condition, 61,000K. ABS Anti-lock, air, alloys, Bose 6 CD changer, moonroof. $16,995. Steve, (310) 459-5662

FURNITURE 18c

1950 GAFFER’S SATTLER, fully restored gas stove. Double ovens & broilers, glass doors, 4 burners+ griddle. $1,800 obo. (310) 459-0228

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

ENORMOUS MULTI-FAMILY garage sale! Beautiful high-end items. Antique furniture, collectibles, artwork & so much more. Sat. Oct 27. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Top of Charmel Lane, Pacific Palisades.

S.M. PRE-CHRISTMAS Shopping Boutique! Great gift Ideas! Beaut. & Fun knick-knacks/collectibles/linens/holiday things/etc! Sofa/chairs/TV/ tapes/books/CDs/etc. More! FRI.-SAT., Oct. 26-27; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 1110 20th St. (at California). Details: www.bmdawson.com

GARAGE SALE. SAT., OCT. 27th, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 930 Jacon Way. Furniture, sofa lamps, household items, books, clothes and lots more!

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

LOOKING FOR LOVING homes for cats. Brothers/sisters. Take one or more. Emerald eyes. Gorgeous. Ask for Delanie. Mention cats. (310) 456-9810

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

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

FOREST LAWN, HOLLYWOOD HILLS Hillside “Lincoln Terrace” companion plot. Currently selling for $15,400. Asking $5,900 neg. (310) 454-0893

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

6 (ca.1170) E-Indian RARE COINS Old/New Int’l collecting since 1969. 1075 (coins), 1300 (stamps), 619 (wacky collectibles). Serious buyers. Call Ehsan Syed, (562) 468-0533, Mon.-Fri. only 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sifting Through Thrift

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Palisadian Gudrun Marx is working on preparations for the December 1 sale at the UCLA Medical Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
Palisadian Gudrun Marx is working on preparations for the December 1 sale at the UCLA Medical Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

The UCLA Thrift Shop By LIBBY MOTIKA Senior Editor A few stalwarts will be camping out on the sidewalk on November 30, eagerly waiting for the next morning at 7, when entry tickets are distributed for the December 1 opening. Neither a Staples or stadium event, the early birds are getting a head start on the UCLA Thrift Shop holiday opening. Three times a year, the 4,500 sq. ft. resale store on the corner of Massachusetts and Sawtelle in West L. A. offers a fresh inventory of merchandise that has been collected over the preceding four months. Store manager Suzie Pearson, assistant manager Patty Canales and a cadre of volunteers are working long days, systematically pricing, storing and sequestering the donations that will be presented for the opening. Inventory includes men’s and women’s designer clothing, jewelry, purses and shoes, crystal, china, silver, furniture and antiques. There is also a young designer section for younger customers. The current gross sales from these openings’held in April, August and December’are close to $ 1 million, Pearson says. ‘We have made anywhere from $50,000 to $86,000 in one day,’ she adds. Most of the merchandise is 25 percent of cost, which translates for the upcoming sale to cashmere sweaters for $20 or $30 a piece. All the clothing is seasonally appropriate, so at the upcoming sale customers will likely see winter coats, including fur jackets, sweaters and woolens. The secret to achieving high quality merchandise is loyal donors on one end and strict quality control at the shop, Pearson says, adding that having the Hollywood industry is a boon. ‘Movie stars and television personalities are loyal donors,’ Pearson says. ‘One TV personality donated a whole season of wardrobe,’ she adds. Only clean, intact items are accepted, which the staff hand-checks while in the process of pricing. All the cashmere sweaters are hand-washed. Electronic equipment is checked by staff member Jose Hernandez to make sure that its in working order. ‘People give for a variety of reasons,’ Pearson says. ‘We often hear ‘UCLA saved my life, so I want to give something in return.” Regular donors also include manufacturers, such as Ross who provide samples, or It’s a Wrap that has donated boxes of holiday ornaments. Proceeds are directed to patient aid, blood purchases and scholarships, says Gudrun Marx, who has been a member of the board of the UCLA Medical Auxiliary for the past two years. The board oversees the thrift shop and once a year sits down with hospital staff to decide on the distribution of proceeds. Additional funds are directed to the Tiverton House, where families may stay while a family member is at UCLA Medical Center, and for Christmas presents for children. Marx, a Palisades resident since 1967, became involved with the UCLA Medical Auxiliary having worked at the hospital with her husband, Frdrick, a thoracic surgeon. In addition to her board duties, she volunteers every Monday at the shop, and often more if they need her to help prepare for the openings. Pearson, who has managed the store for the past 11 years, credits her fulltime staff of nine and the 15 to 20 volunteers with the success of the venture. During the openings, 40 or 50 volunteers help with everything from pricing and sales to heavy lifting. She also confesses to being well suited to the job. ‘I just love old things,’ she says, eager to show me the Georg Jensen Florentine flatware, and the assortment of vintage jewelry that she has locked away for the opening. The UCLA Thrift Shop, founded 28 years ago, attracts men and women, many of whom include it on their regular shopping circuit. ‘I put three children through college, thanks to you,’ said one single mom. While the inventory tips towards women’s clothing, 60:40, customers split evenly between men and women, says Pearson. Adjacent to the main shop, across the street on Massachusetts, is the store’s annex, which specializes in children’s clothes, toys and specialty items, such as linens and boutique items. Under the director of manager Tammi Fasold, the store had already been cleaned out of most its Halloween costumes the day I visited, but was gearing up for the December opening. The December opening will be on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular store hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (310) 478-1793 or visit uclathriftshop.com. THE COLLEAGUES By MELISSA BEAL Palisadian-Post Contributor A good shopping day might yield a classic Chanel suit or a pair of Manolo Blahnik’s; a great shopping day would bear both, and the best day of shopping would accomplish that with less than $800. With designer shoes ranging from $500 to $1,000, it seems implausible that anyone could find not only a pair of shoes, but also a suit, for less than that, but at The Colleagues resale shop located at 3312 Pico Boulevard, that’s only the beginning. The Colleagues, a philanthropic women’s group, was originally founded in 1950 by Mrs. Homer Toberman to support the Big Sister League’s residential care for unwed mothers. The Colleagues worked to raise money by holding small rummage sales in a rented storefront in Santa Monica. When their first sale raised $750, The Colleagues knew right away that they were on to something. Over the years their rummage sales took many forms. They held yearly sales at a rented warehouse and an auditorium, as well as hotels. These kinds of sales were a huge undertaking, and eventually expenses became a hindering factor and the sales were scaled down. In 1994, they moved the sale to a permanent location at Bergamot Station where they could open their doors for sales two days a week, October through June. Eventually though, they moved to their current location at Pico and 34th in Santa Monica. They are open Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from September 10 to December 17 and January 2 through Memorial Day, May 26. ‘We’ve been here a year and we’ve really evolved,’ said Ginny Sydorick, president of The Colleagues. Evolved they have. Their store now features a plethora of desirable merchandise ranging from gently used casual clothing to never-before-worn designer suits and mink coats’all at reasonable prices. The store is clean and well organized and plenty of pleasant Colleagues are on hand to assist shoppers. One side of the shop features what is referred to as the ‘lower end’ clothing, but it’s really not low-end at all. Popular department store brand sweaters are for sale in this section starting at just a couple of dollars. One wall contains The Colleagues’ collection of vintage’in excellent condition. A beautiful hand-stitched vintage black lace and satin dress goes for $125. ‘Ladies try them on, and there might be a short sleeve,’ Sydorick says, ‘but with alterations you can tweak them.’ In the front of the store is a small section of menswear, but because men’s clothing wasn’t selling like women’s, they only keep a small amount in stock. What they have though, is only the best, and a Valentino jacket sells for a mere $30. The best deals in the shop though, are found immediately upon entering the store, just past the front doors in the section dedicated to designer suits, skirts, blouses and sweaters. As far as designers go Sydorick says, ‘You name it, we have it.’ A quick gander through the racks reveals Chanel, Armani and Gucci. In the back, racks of designer shoes like Manolo Blahnik and Ferragamo go for less than $200, in some cases, far less, and some have never been worn. The store is also full of wonderful accessories’jewelry, scarves, handbags and gloves. There is also a whole rack of fine furs, including a gorgeous sheared mink jacket, which sells for $1,200. Still, since donations arrive daily it’s difficult to identify exactly what is available in the store at any given time. Suffice it to say, with former fashion director for Saks Fifth Avenue Sydorick in charge, only the highest quality clothes, shoes and accessories will be available for sale. For the ultimate bargain shopper, all of the above prices are reduced, three times a year at the Holiday Sale, held on December 15; the Spring Sale, held March 1; and the Year End Sale, held on June 14. For the Spring and Holiday Sales, most items in the store are marked 50 percent off, and at the Year End Sale, literally everything in the store is marked down 50 percent, making way for fresh merchandise. All proceeds from sales at The Colleagues benefit Children’s Institute Inc., which serves at-risk children and families throughout Los Angeles County. The Colleagues provide around $500,000 per year to CII for treatment and prevention of childhood abuse and neglect. ‘It’s hard to believe we make the amount of money we make,’ Sydorick says, ‘when some things cost $1.98.’

Historians Recall Bygone Days in S.M. Canyon

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“Bienvenidos: Sean e este Hogar” (Welcome to our home) greets visitors at the front door of the Mojica hacienda in Santa Monica Canyon. Photo by Dick Orton.

The Pacific Palisades Historical Society invites you to a Fall Fiesta on the Rancho Boca de Santa Monica on Saturday, November 3, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Experience the romantic gardens of a hacienda built by Jose Mojica in 1933 as a replica of a hotel in San Miguel Allende. Relive the story of Jose de Jesus Mojica, a successful Mexican opera star of the 1930s, who came to Hollywood to expand his career in talkies. A handsome tenor who performed in opera houses and movies, this Hollywood favorite became known as the ‘Mexican Valentino.’ Located in Santa Monica Canyon, the extensive grounds and private chapel transport visitors to a quieter, more peaceful time. A reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres will be hosted by the Pacific Palisades Historical Society under the trees in one corner of the gardens. Through the kindness and generosity of Tish Nettleship and the La Se’ora Research Institute in Santa Monica Canyo, guests will enjoy a docent-guided tour of the hacienda and gardens. In the elegant living room Tish will remark on her ownership of this hidden treasure that had been part of the 1839 Mexican land grant given to Francisco Marquez and Ysidro Reyes. Noted local author and descendant of the original Boca de Santa Monica grantees Ernest Marquez will reminiscence about his childhood in the canyon in the 1930s among movie stars and other celebrities. Local historian Randy Young will give comments on the canyon’s quirky residents and strange events during this period of history. J. Michael Walker, author of the widely acclaimed book ‘All the Saints of the City of the Angels,’ illustrated with his own fanciful art, will be guest speaker. He will tell stories of such ‘saintly’ street names as ‘Santa Ynez’ and ‘San Lorenzo,’ located in Pacific Palisades and will have some of his paintings on display. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will be a day to remember. The Fall Fiesta is a benefit for the Historical Society, with the proceeds going towards the expansion and care of the photo collections and educational programs. Tax-deductible checks for $45 should be made out to the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, P.O. Box 1299, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. All reservations will be held at the entrance. For directions and reservations, call Shirley Haggstrom at (310) 454-4201 or Ethel Haydon at (310) 454-8282. Please respond by November 1. Guests are welcome. www.pacificpalisadeshistory.com

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