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PTC Juniors Storm Matador Draw

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Locals Win at Northridge Tennis Event

Palisadian Robbie Bellamy hits a forehand at the Matador tournament in Northridge. Photo: Heidi Wessels
Palisadian Robbie Bellamy hits a forehand at the Matador tournament in Northridge. Photo: Heidi Wessels

Over 1,000 junior tennis players from across the nation competed in the 44th annual Matador Tournament last weekend at Cal State Northridge. Even though the event was delayed by rain, several players representing the Palisades Tennis Center were able to complete their first-round matches. Seeded first in the Boys 12s, Robbie Bellamy beat Jackson Leipzig of Beverly Hills, 6-2, 6-0 and fellow PTC player Derek Levchenko defeated Mat Gottlieb of Oak Park, 6-0, 6-2. In the Boys 14s, PTC’s Cristobal Rivera beat Chris Grant of Santa Barbara, 6-1, 6-1; Spencer Pekar beat Lyle Regalado of Chino, 6-1, 6-1; Greg Bogie beat Sean Simpson of Santa Barbara, 6-0, 6-1; and PTC’s Jonathan Deeter beat Jackson Frons of Encino, 7-6, 6-4. Seeded No. 1 in the Boys 16s, PTC junior Clay Thompson beat Francisco Canto of San Ysidro by default. Bret Allchorn beat Shuhei Shibahara of Rancho Palos Verdes, 6-4, 6-3, and Joel Suchil beat Sean Kim of Santa Barbara, 7-6, 2-6, 6-1.

Calvert Is Golden Again

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Lee Calvert (left) and partner Sue Dommeyer stand with their gold medals after the Senior International badminton tournament.
Lee Calvert (left) and partner Sue Dommeyer stand with their gold medals after the Senior International badminton tournament.

Lee Calvert proved that age is a question of mind over matter last week at the Senior International Combined Age Badminton Tournament, returning home to the Palisades with two more gold medals to add to her ever-growing collection. “It was a lot of fun and the competition was great,” Calvert said on her way to an exercise class at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA. “Every year the players seem to get better and better.” The 83-year-old Palisadian teamed with Sue Dommeyer of Manhattan Beach to win the 130+ doubles division, beating an experienced Japanese team from Osaka, Japan, in the semifinals, then dispatching defending champions Judy Gray and Karen Warnock 22-24, 21-8, 21-13 in the championship match at the Orange County Badminton Club. Then, in the 130+ mixed competition, Calvert teamed with Rob Oldfield of Victoria, Canada, to win her second gold medal. For good measure, Calvert partnered with Imre Bereknyei, a former Hungarian champion from Northern California, to place third out of six teams in the 120+ mixed division. Calvert won eight of her nine matches. Calvert, who celebrated her 83rd birthday on August 15, was thrown a surprise party during a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Mogan’s.

Condors Soar to Mustangs Title

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Coach Haley Jorgensborg (left) and the Corpus Christi girls volleyball team had plenty to smile about after winning the Mustangs Tournament on September 15.
Coach Haley Jorgensborg (left) and the Corpus Christi girls volleyball team had plenty to smile about after winning the Mustangs Tournament on September 15.

Picking up where it left off last season, Corpus Christi’s 7th-8th grade grade girls volleyball team won the American Martyrs Mustangs Tournament September 15 in Manhattan Beach–the first time in school history the Condors have won the preseason event. “The girls played great all day,” said Head Coach and Corpus alum Haley Jorgensborg, who guided the Condors to third place in the Catholic Youth Organization playoffs last fall. “This tournament is the cream of the crop every year. All of the best teams are there.” After going undefeated in pool play, the Condors knocked off the St. Hedwig in the semifinals. Then, in the championship match, Corpus defeated St. Thomas–the team that beat the Condors in the semifinals of the CYO playoffs a year ago. The Condors’ starting lineup was comprised of eighth-graders Christine Irvin (setter), Lanti Moye-McClaren (hitter), Meghan Middleton (middle), Erica Wahlgren (opposite) and Lauren Waters (middle) and seventh-grader Katie Kaufman (hitter). Rounding out the squad were eighth-graders Sophie Zaloom, Courtney Levan, Izzy Desantis, Lucy Tilton and seventh-graders Annie McCroskey and Ariel Wilbur. Corpus Christi opened CYO play Tuesday with a 25-8, 25-20 victory at St. Timothy.

Falcons’ Flaggers Beat Calvary

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St. Matthew's quarterback Charlie Porter hands the ball off to Lawrence Kondra on a sweep against Calvary Christian. Nick Lenard (far left) trails the play.
St. Matthew’s quarterback Charlie Porter hands the ball off to Lawrence Kondra on a sweep against Calvary Christian. Nick Lenard (far left) trails the play.

St. Matthew’s eighth-grade flag football team stopped a two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds to hold off host Calvary Christian, 14-12, in a preseason matchup between local schools. Trailing 6-0 at halftime, St. Matthew’s rallied to take a 14-6 lead when quarterback Charlie Porter threw touchdown passes to Stephen Carr and Ryan Kahn and a game-winning two-point conversion throw to Lawrence Kondra in the fourth quarter. Nick Lenard had a 20 yard run, Jamie West returned a kickoff 25 yards, Jack Hurst had a sack, Evan Meister had an interception and Will St. John and Andrew Tinger each had pass deflections on defense for the Eagles. The teams meet again October 11 at St. Matthew’s. St. Matthew’s seventh-graders also won, shutting out Windward 52-0. John O’Day intercepted two passes, returning both for touchdowns, and caught a touchdown pass and two-point conversion for the Eagles. Justice Sefas rushed for three touchdowns, Christian Ondaatje had one, Jordan Bostick returned an interception for a touchdown and Spencer Washburn scored on a two-point conversion.

Spikers Win Venice Tourney

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One week after beating San Pedro in its season opener the Palisades High girls volleyball team made an even stronger statement last Saturday by winning the Venice tournament without dropping a single game in eight matches. Better yet, the Dolphins beat Venice in the final, giving their beach rivals a little something extra to think about heading into next Monday’s Western League meeting. What made Palisades’ triumph even scarier for future opponents is that it was accomplished without one of the Dolphins’ top players, Alex Lunder, on the floor. Setter Jenna McCallister was named the tournament’s most valuable player. “This was an excellent gauge of where we stand because a lot of the top City teams were there,” Pali Coach Chris Forrest said. “The team has really picked it up since Alex got injured [in the Gahr tournament]. We really feel like we’re the team to beat.” After pool play victories over Franklin, Foshay, Cleveland and Carson, the Dolphins beat Narbonne, 25-11, to set up a semifinal showdown with undefeated Granada Hills, one of the strongest City programs in the San Fernando Valley. Palisades spotted the Highlanders an early lead before rallying to win, 25-19. In the championship match, Palisades reeled off seven of the last nine points to beat the Gondos on their home court, 25-17. “Knowing the caliber of teams we played, this definitely makes you feel like you can beat anyone,” PaliHi senior hitter Jennifer Donohue said. “We were on Cloud Nine.” Palisades followed its tournament triumph with a 25-8, 25-16, 25-21 sweep of LA Hamilton in its first Western League match Monday. Forrest was pleased with the results considering several players were in new positions. Girls Tennis Led by singles players Samantha Kogan, Kathryn Cullen, Audrey Ashraf and Genna Rochlin, Palisades blanked Malibu, 7-0, in the second round of the Bay Area Classic on Thursday. Using the City’s head-to-head, eight-game pro set format, the Dolphins won 32 out of 38 games in singles to improve to 6-1. Palisades opened Western League play Monday with a forfeit win over Fairfax, which did not have enough players. Girls Golf Palisades finished last in its second City 1 League match with a total nine-hole score of 317 at Penmar Golf Course. Venice (228) was first, Narbonne (269) second and LACES (272) third.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 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

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

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. 4bdrm, 6ba, 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

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

BRENTWOOD “Like Artists Loft” 1 bdrm+den/office. Best area near COUNTRY CLUB. Hdwd flrs, high beam ceilings, woodburning FP. French windows and shutters. Stainless stove & micro. Nestled among trees & gdns. Immaculate condition. A/C, garage, no pets. $2,150/mo. Avail. 9/15/07. (310) 826-7960

ADORABLE SMALL studio/guesthouse w/ small patio area. Includes utils & private w/d area with some storage. $975/mo. (310) 210-8455

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

SANTA MONICA 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, close to Montana Ave. Wooden flrs, remodeled kitchen, 2 private parking spaces, private laundry, Franklin school district. $3,900/mo. Agent, Jody Dirk, (310) 230-3773

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

PAC PAL WRITER’S RETREAT/PIED-À-TERRE. Light-filled, own entrance, bath. Garden setting. Furnished, micro, fridge, utils. cable, maid. 11’x14’. $650/mo.+$800 sec. (310) 459-6462

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.

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

OPPORTUNITY TO EARN executive level income using proven system. Lucrative business model. Free 2 min msg, (800) 472-6035

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

LOST & FOUND 6a

FOUND: KEYS. Merivale & Lachman, 9/11. Call the Post, (310) 454-1321

FOUND: SET OF KEYS on Via de la Paz with clicker. Call the Post to identify, (310) 454-1321

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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

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

WITH THE THREAT of Hackers in the news daily You NEED us to verify your computer’s security. Electric Rodeo Windows-Macintosh-Linux Consulting, (310) 230-4490. email support@electricrodeo.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

OVERWHELMED BY OFFICE/household clutter? Helen, an expert organizer, can make a difference for you. Call for help and talk about your needs. (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

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

RELIABLE, HARDWORKING, HONEST housekeepers each with 15 years experience. Avail Mon.-Fri. References available upon request. Call Bertha Bravo or Paula Alveño, (213) 389-5725

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

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Mon-Fri. Own transportation, CDL, great local references. Many years experience. Call Norma, (323) 632-1070

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/BABYSITTER looking for work. Available Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Own transportation, CDL, insured, references. Call Marisela, (323) 219-8972

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

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

HOUSESITTING 14b

MAGICAL CARETAKER. Caretaker responsibilities in exchange for guesthouse. Single mom. Exceptional references available. (310) 570-3884

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

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 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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

AT LAST, A BREAKTHROUGH . . . A solution to your construction needs that you can feel good about! I live and work in the Palisades community. General Contractor Lic. #858904. Daniel, (310) 877-5577

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

AN ESTABLISHED UPSCALE, fully-equipped Pilates studio in Pacific Palisades is seeking an experienced, certified trainer to teach private, semi-private, and reformer class sessions, 3-4 mornings/wk. Must be reliable and able to deliver an energetic workout to advanced clients. Competitive rates. Jackie, (310) 922-8713

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

LOOKING FOR A SEAMSTRESS with experience. Pattern making skills also. Part time position. Please call Inal at (310) 350-3542

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

LOOKING FOR WEEKEND help as companion for elderly client in Malibu. References required. Please contact (310) 628-9016

P/T OFFICE HELP for home office. Hours flexible. Please call Lynda, (310) 459-5820

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

FURNITURE 18c

ELEGANT DINING TABLE w/ 8 chairs & king size bed w/ mattress. Both in excellent cond. $300 each. Call Ata, (310) 459-6387

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

GARAGE SALE: New at wholesale prices. Gift store overstock: Bistro tables & chairs+2 larger patio tables, planters, mosaic wall fountains, free standing cast iron fontains, baskets, small furniture pieces, clothes, kitchen utensils, art, silverware & more. Fri. 9/21, 7 a.m-10 a.m. Sat. 9/22, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 1036 El Medio (N. of Sunset)

GARAGE FURNITURE SALE: 9/22 & 9/23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 626 Las Lomas. Great furniture for sale! Complete queen bedset, Italian all high quality, classic night stands, sofas, stone tables, lamps, art deco, contempory design.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALE. Friday, 9/21, 2 p.m-6 p.m. Sat., 9/22, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 607 Via de la Paz. Antiques, Furniture, sofa, lamps, mirrors, paintings, bedroom set, 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”

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

Roy’s Customs Suit Surfers

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Roy's diner, owned by Roy (far left) and Dody Colburn, was a hotspot for State Beach regulars. The restaurant was located on the first block of Entrada Drive (Photo circa 1975, courtesy of Tom Colbrun).
Roy’s diner, owned by Roy (far left) and Dody Colburn, was a hotspot for State Beach regulars. The restaurant was located on the first block of Entrada Drive (Photo circa 1975, courtesy of Tom Colbrun).

Back in the ’60s, when Gidget was cool and triple cheeseburgers only cost a dollar, Will Rogers State Beach was the epicenter of all things bitchin’ and Roy’s diner and custom surf shop on Entrada was its headquarters. A sort of ‘locals only’ spot, State Beach attracted surfers and wannabes from Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Malibu as well as the likes of Hollywood stars Nancy Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Mia Farrow and basketball legends like Pat Riley and Keith Erickson. But owners of Roy’s, Roy and Dody Colburn, could never have predicted that they would play such a major role in the Southern California surfing culture and lifestyle when they purchased a one-quarter share of The Entrada Motel and its adjoining diner in 1948. ‘They thought the hotel would be the moneymaker,’ recalls Tom Colburn, Roy and Dody’s son. ‘War rationing was over and people were starting to travel again. The diner had four booths and stools and a takeout counter. The motel had 10 units. That was it. They hired a cook and they were going to run the motel.’ Quickly however, the diner became a hotpot for surfers and beach bums patronizing State Beach. Since there was nowhere else to grab a bite to eat between Santa Monica and Malibu, they made Roy’s the place to be. Even Wilt Chamberlain frequented the diner’between games of beach volleyball. ‘Wilt came into Roy’s all the time and always ordered two hotdogs and an orange Crush,’ Tom said. Soon, Roy himself was working in the diner. ‘One morning the cook showed up drunk, on a Saturday morning, and my dad fired him on the spot. Dad ended up doing the cooking.’ Tom said. ‘And he got to know the guys coming into the caf’.’ That’s when Roy decided to get into the swimwear business. Shortly after purchasing the other three-quarters of the motel and diner from business partner Pierce Sherman, the Colburns started their own line of custom-made beachwear. ‘My parents started the swimwear business because they saw a need,’ Tom said. ‘At the time everything looked the same’Jansen, Catalina, hokey stuff. In our shop guys came in and could design their own trunks. Mom had all these bolts of material, she took measurements, they saw the color they wanted and then she would make the suit.’ ‘Surfers want proper fit’above all comfort is a must!’ Roy told California Apparel News in 1964. ‘There must be plenty of room in the crotch and athletic supporters are out. Waistbands must be flexible’never elastic’our laced front suit (eyelets with shoestring-type laces) is the most popular as it can be expanded or pulled in to meet a growing youth’s waistline.’ In 1956, the Colburns expanded the sportswear business and opened their own store, where Canyon Beachwear exists today. ‘They were really one of the first modern swimwear makers, on the ground floor of the surf-wear industry’the California beach lifestyle. They were at that particular place, at that particular time,’ said Tom, noting that other surf brands indigenous to Southern California, like Hang Ten, weren’t established until around 1962. ‘Located at 106 Entrada, right off Pacific Coast Highway and State Beach, Roy’s stress FIT first, and INDIVIDUAL fashion second,’ said the October 2, 1964 edition of ‘California Apparel News.’ ‘The store is patronized by thousands of surfers and pseudo surfers alike who wish to be known as mythical, golden demi-gods of the blue Pacific. This is 35 percent accomplished by wearing an individual, custom-made suit with the ‘Roy’s Customs’ trademark. The other 65 percent is done on a board in the water’which is the final test.’ By 1964, Roy was making 1,000 pairs of custom-made swim trunks a year. A lot of the trunks were for local guys, who would have their measurements taken, and choose their trunk cut and style, but would choose a pattern based on what their other surf buddies were wearing. ‘They’d all come in and order their stuff so they looked like a club,’ Tom said. Still, some surfers, like the legendary Mickey Munoz, a pioneer of modern surfing who played Sandra Dee’s surfing stunt double in ‘Gidget,’ opted for trunks that were totally original. However, the most notorious pair of customs, Tom recalled, were for the King himself, Elvis Presley. ‘Mom made trunks for Elvis for the movie ‘Blue Hawaii. Somebody from the studio came down with his measurements,’ Tom said. ‘Total secrecy. He said they needed six pairs perfectly engineered and they picked out the pattern. She worked really hard to get them right but by the time they made the movie, Elvis had gained weight and never wore them.’ Eventually, in the late 1970s, after 30 years in business, the Colburns retired to a vineyard in Northern California. Roy’s became Patrick’s Roadhouse and Roy’s customs gave way to new brands like Quiksilver, Body Glove, Billabong and other more modern surf labels, that target a youth market. In 2002 though, nearly 25 years after the last pair of Roy’s custom swim trunks were created, Tom came across a dusty old scrapbook when his parents sold their vineyard. Filled with pictures of the Entrada Motel, State Beach and Roy’s diner, the scrapbook sparked an idea. Tom believed that there were other guys out there like him, who had grown up in Southern California, surfing and hanging out on local beaches, but were perhaps not quite young enough to wear the brightly colored, long shorts and other more outrageous surf-wear that kids and teenagers were wearing. It was time for Roy’s to make a comeback, this time for an older set. Tom turned to good friend Corb Donahue,who grew up in Rustic Canyon and spent most of his time on State Beach or at Roy’s, and the two re-launched Roy’s Custom Sportswear, using Roy’s original label (a caba’a inspired, Tom believes, by the caba’as at the Bel-Air Bay Club). They created shorter shorts with zipper flies made of strong, lightweight cotton with clean lines, in classic colors like navy, red, light blue and khaki. They also offer hooded sweatshirts with Roy’s logo on the front, and black and white photographs of the California coastline in the silk lining, as well as shirts, jackets and other sportswear for in and out of the water. The line is available online at www.royscabana.com and at BOCA Man on Antioch, among other places. ‘A lot of guys who like the lifestyle, don’t want to give it up,’ Tom said. ‘It hit a nerve, really started to take off.’

‘Peter and the Wolf’ Comes Alive

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The star of last year
The star of last year

A musical production of Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf,’ featuring Chamber Music Palisades Co-Artistic Director Delores Stevens as Narrator and pianist plus musicians from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, will be presented free of charge for Palisades families at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29 in the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Organized by Chamber Music Palisades and sponsored by Coldwell Banker, the program has been especially designed for children of all ages and will include demonstrations of and performances on various individual musical instruments. The organizers also report that families planning to attend the event should be warned that the ‘wolf’ will again be lurking around the library during the program. Palisadian Delores Stevens is artistic director and co-founder of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society and Director of Chamber Music at both Mount St. Mary’s College and the Young Musicians Foundation. She has appeared in concert throughout United States and the world and has recorded performances for more than a dozen labels. Joining Stevens on the program will be five well-known players from the Southland including two featured players from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: French horn virtuoso and LACO principal horn Richard Todd and veteran flutist Susan Greenberg, who has frequently soloed with the orchestra and is co-artistic director of Chamber Music Palisades. Completing the ensemble will be two members of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra: clarinetist Michael Grego and bassoonist Judith Farmer. Oboist Paul Sherman will complete the roster of Southern California musicians. Chamber Music Palisades, now in its 11th consecutive season, was co-founded by Palisadians Tanya Evtuhov and the late Ann Robbins in partnership with Greenberg and Stevens. This production will be the fifth consecutive year in which Coldwell Banker has joined with Chamber Music Palisades in presenting a child-oriented family concert free of charge for the Palisades community. For information on this event contact CMP at (310) 459-2070 or (310) 454-2177.

Water Quality Dips at Temescal

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City’s Low-Flow Diversion Blamed

Water quality at Temescal Canyon along Will Rogers State Beach suffered because the city's Low-Flow diversion failed to reroute urban runoff away from the beach.
Water quality at Temescal Canyon along Will Rogers State Beach suffered because the city’s Low-Flow diversion failed to reroute urban runoff away from the beach.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Water quality along the two-mile stretch of Will Rogers State Beach was one of Heal the Bay’s success stories in this year’s annual Beach Report Card. After 17 years of consistently high levels of harmful bacteria, tested areas of the beach finally showed water levels considered safe enough to swim in without contracting eye, ear and stomach infections. But a dip in water quality at Temescal Canyon during August and early September showed a return of those risks. ‘It is a dramatic drop there,’ said Mike Grimmer, a data analyst for Heal the Bay. ‘It’s not the end of the world there. But it did throw an alarm bell here because it has been a very clean beach.’ After a string of passing–and even A+ grades–beginning this spring, tests at the storm drain at Temescal fell to D’s and F’s. (Heal the Bay assigns grades on an A through F scale that correspond to the prevalence of harmful bacteria.) But despite several weeks of test results showing above-standard levels of Enterococcus bacteria from the county’s Environmental Health Department, sanitation officials from the city’s Department of Public Works did not investigate the cause of the drop until Monday, following requests made by the Palisadian-Post and Heal the Bay. City officials said they attribute the drop to a ‘large summer buildup of trash and sediment’ that has slowed a recently ‘upgraded’ Low-Flow diversion. As a result, urban runoff that should have been completely diverted from storm drains to the city’s sanitation system escaped the diversion and emptied onto the beach, said Wing Tam, assistant division manager of the Bureau of Sanitation’s Watershed Protection Division, which manages the city-owned storm drains. Tam said he was ‘unaware that was an issue at this diversion’ until his division received a call from Heal the Bay on September 13. He said the flow of runoff at Temescal has stopped. Heal the Bay’s Grimmer acknowledged that water quality has returned to healthier levels. But, to him, the city’s slow response to clearing the diversion raises serious questions. ‘I would think that in a perfect world when the [city] spent $800,000 on a diversion like that one, they would have a system in place to regularly check it,’ Grimmer said. ‘But fortunately, we have concerned citizens who monitor these things and call us up asking about what happened to their favorite beaches.’ The recent spike in bacteria there has affected local beachgoers like Donna Chapin. ‘I’m a huge beachgoer,’ she says, ‘so I was happy that for a long time we could swim merrily at Temescal. But then I checked Heal the Bay’s [online] report and saw F’s.’ Chapin stopped swimming at Temescal, but other swimmers didn’t get the news. As late as last Friday, children played in wet sand at the outfall of the still-flowing storm drain. Bacteria levels at the city’s Santa Ynez storm drain at Sunset Boulevard also exceeded healthy levels in late August. Before then, tests had been showing healthy levels–a vast improvement for a site that has regularly been considered among the most polluted statewide. Yet despite troubles at Temescal and Santa Ynez, water quality stayed high this summer at several other Palisades beaches. Heal the Bay ascribes the improved test results to better city and county runoff diversions, tougher summer beach water-quality regulations and a region-wide drought. Less rain means that fewer pollutants are pushed through storm drains. One beneficiary of these improvements has been water at Santa Monica Canyon, another site with a long history of pollution. Tests at Chautauqua’s storm drain showed A’s throughout the summer. The city plans to continue upgrading the diversion at Temescal. Tam of the Bureau of Sanitation says the planned improvements will increase the diversion’s capacity for runoff, helping to avoid repeats of the recent error at Temescal. —– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

Palisades Bowl Residents Fight for Homes

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Affordable rents and proximity to the ocean made the Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park an idyllic place to live before 2005. But for five of its longtime residents, who now face eviction. the past two years have been anything but ideal. Their struggle began in January 2005 when 12 residents were required to evacuate after heavy rains triggered a crack at the top of the Asilomar bluff directly above Palisades Bowl, causing a three-foot movement of the land below the hill. The 12 evacuated, but by September, since their homes were not damaged, many had moved back in. A year later, evacuation orders were taped to their doors after the California Department of Housing and Community Development discovered the homes were not empty. According to HCD’s Sal Poidomani, the park residents were originally ordered to evacuate because of a recommendation made by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Poidomani emphasized that the reason for the evacuation was the continued instability of the hillside directly above Palisades Bowl, not the homes. ‘The residents are not at fault at all,’ Poidomani said last Friday. ‘They were enforced to evacuate based on something that is under the complete control of the owner of the park: failure to stabilize the slope.’ Of the residents who remained after the 2006 order, some didn’t understand why they were supposed to evacuate since their homes had not been red-tagged; others had nowhere to go; and, in one case, there was complete confusion. Michael Minky, who lives in unit 23, originally moved out because he thought his space was under the evacuation notice. He then learned his space was not on the list of those evacuated, so he moved back in and sent his rent checks, which were not cashed. Later he received a notice that he owed $14,111.87 in back rent and was told ‘management does not intend to allow Mr. Minky to go on residing [at unit] 23 if he does not pay rent and other charges for use of the space and utilities.’ In March 2007, it was determined that Minky’s unit had inadvertently been left off the list of units that were supposed to be evacuated. Now, instead of owing back rent, Minky’and four other unit owners’are dealing with a letter dated July 20, stating that because they failed to heed the evacuation notice, they had 60 days to sell their homes to an approved buyer, or management would take possession. Attorneys have been hired to fight the termination notice. The Palisadian-Post contacted Attorney Larry Weaver, who had sent the Terminate Possession notice, to ask why it took year after the HCD’s evacuation notices before owner Eddie Biggs threatened the residents with sale of their property and why the residents couldn’t be moved to empty spaces in the park. Weaver said to contact David Spangenberg (another attorney for Biggs). Spangenberg’s office was called numerous times, but he failed to respond. Further complicating the ability of these residents to move back into their homes was that Fred Keeler (the Bowl’s previous owner) hired men to fix the street after the hill buckled and the result was a 10-ft. cutting of the toe of the hill, causing a 6- to 10-foot embankment, which affects the stability of the hill. There is hope for evacuated residents, because the three owners of the Asilomar hillside–Biggs, Tahitian Terrace-owner Desmond McDonald and the city of Los Angeles–have taken the first steps towards fixing it. ‘It was agreed by all three parties to a study and all have contributed money towards that study,’ said Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s Senior Counsel Norm Kulla, who added that a subcontractor has been hired and that soil borings will be collected soon. Once the borings are analyzed, the three parties will work together towards a plan to stabilize the slope. ‘It would be a big deal to get that hill stabilized, so that it would be safe,’ Kulla said. Even if the slope is stabilized, Biggs’ problems might not be over. In July, a San Diego law firm, Endeman, Lincoln, Turek and Healer filed a ‘failure to maintain the park’ lawsuit on behalf of 126 Bowl plaintiffs. Lawyers are currently in the discovery phase. Biggs’ lawyer continues to pursue converting Palisades Bowl from rental to private ownership, and residents have hired an attorney to fight the conversion.

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