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Tennis Tops El Segundo

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Genna Rochlin hits a forehand winner against El Segundo's Becca Goetz during her 8-5 victory at No. 4 singles.
Genna Rochlin hits a forehand winner against El Segundo’s Becca Goetz during her 8-5 victory at No. 4 singles.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Even without its No. 1 player, the Palisades High girls varsity tennis team can still put a formidable lineup on the court. With freshman Samantha Kogan playing No. 1 singles, the Dolphins defeated El Segundo, 5-2, in their season opener despite the absence of senior Katy Nikolova. Kogan lost to El Segundo’s Hazuki Onaga 9-7 at No. 1 singles and Pali’s Kathryn Cullen lost 8-2 to Amy Romeo at the No. 2 spot. But the Dolphins swept the remaining five matches to win the intersectional match using the City’s head-to-head rules. “It was a good start,” PaliHi Coach Bud Kling said. “It’s always nice to start the season with a victory.” Kogan trailed 7-4 but rallied to tie her pro set, 7-7, before losing the final two games. Audrey Ashraf won 8-2 at No. 3 singles and Genna Rochlin won 8-5 at No. 4 singles. In doubles, Phoebe Driscoll and Erika Lee won 8-0 at No. 1; Rose Schlaff and Yasmin Ghiasi won 8-3 at No. 2 and Marina Sterngold and Amy Gore won 8-4 at No. 3. Palisades’ junior varsity team also won. Ann Doyle and Liz Silvers teamed to win 6-3 at No. 1. Other duos winning were Stephanie Taft and Debbie Shamsian; Gina Doland and Ashley Navas; Saba Youseffzadeh and Dalia Shamsian; and Charlotte Farrant and Josielle Abrot. Palisades played Marymount on Tuesday. Girls Volleyball The Dolphins opened the season at the Gahr tournament last Friday, sweeping the host school in three straight games. In the second round Saturday, Palisades lost in four games to Los Alamitos. In the third round later the same day, Pali fell to Alta Loma in four games–a match during which senior blocker/hitter Alex Lunder sprained her ankle. After Monday’s loss to Lakewood St. Joseph, Coach Chris Forrest pulled the Dolphins out of the tournament in order to prepare for Wednesday’s nonleague match against City finalist San Pedro (result unavailable at press time).

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

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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. $7000/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 717 Swarthmore ‘ 6,200/month Mediterranean Spanish 4bed/2bath home. Completely remodeled w/hardwood floors, updated kitchen. Formal dining room, great yard w/lots of trees. Walking distance to the Village! ‘ Call 310-460-2525 for details.

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

BRENTWOOD ‘Like Artists Loft’ 1bdrm, +den/office. Best area near COUNTRY CLUB. Hdwd flrs., high beam ceilings, wood burning F/P. French windows and shutters. Stainless stove & micro. Nestled among trees & gdns. Immaculate condition. A/C, garage, no pets. $2150/mo Avail. 9/15/07 (310) 826-7960 SMALL STUDIO APT with built ins & private laundry facilities, storage, util. inclul., street parking only $985/mo. (310) 210-8125.

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

SPECTACULAR CONDO 2+2 A/C Huge liv rm w/ F/P, gourmet kitchen, granite, refrig., W/D, new window shutters. Walk to beach. Hiking trails. Quiet private. Move in condition. Available now. $3500/mo Agent Pat Haight (310) 454-1851

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 Fris’ dog company. References required. (310) 454-6364

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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 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 avail in the heart of the VILLAGE including those measuring approximately: 1.) single suites ranging between 250-415 sf, windows in each office; 2.) 900 sf 2 room suite and reception area with large windows, great natural, light and a balcony; 3.) 950 sf with reception area, 2 private offices, sink, hardwood floors; 4.) 1,440 sf penthouse/loft space broken out into 4 separate offices, includes private bathroom and enormous decks with gorgeous views of the Santa Monica mountains; 5.) 2,007 sf, great exposure; 6.) 3,310 sf with a fantastic build-out. 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 Available for Lease at The Atrium Building (860 Via de la Paz) in Palisades Village. Ranging in size from 60sf to 150sf. All units have just been repainted and 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

LOST & FOUND 6a

FOUND 9/5 on Village Green empty attache case. Initials EBS. Call (310) 459-5167. LOST MY KEYS on Lachman Ave. 9/7/07 Lexus key w/ library tag & Yoga Works tag. Please call (818)292-0486 if found

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BOOKKEEPER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT/Notary Public, personal bookkeeping & financial organizing, clerical duties, honest, reliable, discreet. Excellent references. Patti, (310) 720-8004 EXPERIENCED BUSINESS MANAGER can help you with organizing mail, paying bills, balancing checkbooks, followup, correspondence, arranging travel, research, Internet sales, computer support. (310) 218-6653, (310) 459-2066

COMPUTER SERVICES 7c

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT HOME & BUSINESS’Windows Vista/XP’20 Yrs exp frankelconsulting.com?(310) 454-3886 MARIE’S MAC & PC OUTCALL I CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE WITH: * Consultation on best hard/software for your needs * Setting up & configuring your system & applications * Teaching you how to use your Mac or PC * Upgrades: Mac OS & Windows * Internet: DSL, Wireless, E-mail, Remote Access * Key Applications: MS Office, Filemaker, Quicken * Contact Managers, Networking, File Sharing, Data backup * Palm, Visor, Digital Camera, Scanner, CD Burning FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL ‘ BEST RATES (310) 262-5652 YOUR OWN TECH GURU * Set-up, Tutoring, Repair, Internet. Enjoy Problem-Free Computing. Satisfying Clients Since 1992 If I Can ‘t Help, NO CHARGE! COMPUTER WORKS! Alan Perla??(310) 455-2000 THE DETECHTIVE (TM) 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

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 CHILDCARE & LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING Great experience, caring, energetic, reliable nanny. Clean driving record, CPR, great local refs. Looking for F/T. Anna, (818) 894-0548, (818) 521-3869 CHILDCARE/ELDER CARE with great references. Own transportation. CDL, Avail Monday-Friday. Call Ana (323) 778-8239 or (323) 819-4923. NANNY/BABYSITTING Full time, Mon-Fri. Live out. 10yrs experience. Good English. CDL, good references. Please call Catalina hm (213) 383-3727 cell (213)500-8902

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 TEAM available Mon.-Fri. Own transportation. CDL, Great local references. Call Imelda or Carolina, (323) 752-5244 RELIABLE, HARDWORKING, HONEST housekeepers each with 15 years experience. Avail Mon.-Fri. References available upon request. Call Bertha Bravo or Paula Alve ‘o, (213) 389-5725 HOUSEKEEPER BABYSITTER available Mon. & Thurs., own transportation, local references, CDL Call Marion (323) 217-5010 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesday and Thursday. Great local references, very responsible, 20 years experience. Call Marta (323) 735-0320 or cell (323) 350-1555. HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available Mon-Fri. Own transportation, CDL, Great local references. Many years experience. Call Norma (323) 632-1070. HOUSECLEANER Available Monday. 10 years experience. Good local references. Legal, CDL, own transportation. Call Marisa (323) 687-8816 I HAVE MANY YEARS experience as a cook, babysitter & housecleaner. If you need any of these services call Marta cell (323) 517-6640 hm. (323) 223-0676. HOUSECLEANING/Housesitting & Pet sitting. Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Many years experience. Good references. Call Paula cell (818) 922-4062. HOUSEKEEPERS READY TO WORK Monday-Friday, own car, experienced, good references. Call Jessica or Magdelena (310) 650-4119 or (310) 838-1706. 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.

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

ELDERCARE/NANNY available Mon-Fri. Own transporation. Excellent references. Bi-lingual. Cell Yolanda (619) 207-7405 hm (323) 296-7275 CAREGIVER/ADULT or ELDERCARE available M-F. Day or night. 15 years exp. References, own transportation, CDL, CPR certified. Call Rose (310) 280-8355.

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 ie. patios, yards & walls. Truck with liftgate. (310) 714-1838

TREE SERVICE 11d

JOHNSON TREE SERVICE TREE * SHRUB * STUMP REMOVAL SINCE 1924 St. lic. #685533. (310) 454-8646, Brad

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.

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

HAPPY PET Dog Walking * Park Outings * Socialization Insured. Connie, (310) 230-3829 POOCHHIKERS’S! Dog hikes & park play. Providing safe, healthy fun & exercise w/ loving responsible care. Licensed & bonded. Serving Westside. Call Chris today (310)628-1970

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. 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 HAVE GUESTHOUSE? Science teacher at local private high school seeking rental. Experienced tutoring all levels: math, physics, chem, bio. Also: SAT, MCAT, GMAT. Berkeley grad. Laura, (310) 560-0383

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

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 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Palisades Elementary Charter School. Several new P/T positions are currently available working with students on the yard & in the classrooms. Desirable qualities: Enjoys working with children, flexible, reliable, available to start in September. Contact: Human Resources Palisades Elementary Charter School. (310) 245-6144 or email: jackiesidman@yahoo.com 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 FRONT OFFICE SCHEDULING/RECEPTIONIST for Holistic MD in PP: Exp wanted, but can train. Start 20 hrs/wk, move to 35 hrs/wk: Mon: 12:30 p.m.-7 p.m. T, W, Th: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. NO insurance, billing/typing ‘fun job for right person. You: warm, dependable, front-office multi-tasker, good communication/organizational skills. 5-16 patients/day. Call (310) 383-2629 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-taker, good communication/organizational skills, computer skills required. Fax resume to (530) 529-3003

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 2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Sedan 290 HP Titanium gray, original finish, oatmeal leather, chrome 18 ‘ wheels, sun roof, recent brakes, 66,000 miles, well maintained, transferable warranty 14,995 obo, (310) 454-6064.

FURNITURE 18c

PING PONG TABLE near new, excellent condition, w/cover, stiga, model T8195 $150 (31) 454-2019 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/ESTATE SALE …SAT & SUN 9/15 & 9/16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 318 via de la Paz. Antiques, furniture, sofas, tables, chairs, lamps, rugs, mirrors, pottery, paintings, clothing, shoes, Audi 2005 S4 18 ‘ wheels & tires & MORE…. ESTATE SALE:MALIBU. 30760 Broad Beach 9/13, 9/14, 9/15 & 9/16 Thurs, Fri, Sat. & Sunday. Antiques, beautiful fireplaces, dining room & bedroom furniture, accessories, artwork, sub-zero, Wolf range, kitchen items etc. This home is being renovated. All doors, windows, bath fixtures, etc for sale. PACIFIC ESTATE SALES GARAGE SALE- Kitchen, home & nursery furnishings, mid-century furnl, gifts & collectibles. Nothing sold before 9 a.m. Sunday Sept. 16th. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. 874 Galloway St.

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’ SHIH-TZU PUPPIES 2 males, 2 females. Exceptional from loving home. 9 weeks old. Brindle & blonde $700-900. (31’0 795-7805 or wandabouvier@hotmail.com

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Snapshots Literary Troupe presents ‘All Originals,’ produced and hosted by Eric Vollmer, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Free admission. Theatre Palisades presents its summer musical, ‘The Boy Friend,’ book, music and lyrics by Sandy Wilson, 8 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. The show, directed by Lewis Hauser, runs Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through October 14. Ticket reservations: (310) 454-1970, or visit www.theatrepalisades.org. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Volunteers are sought for a work party on the Village Green from 9 to 11 a.m. Newcomers are welcome. Bring shears and gloves. Contact: Marge Gold (310) 459-5167. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Sasha Issenberg discusses and signs ‘The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy,’ 5 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. Jumping from Mediterranean docks to the multi-million-dollar tuna auctions of Japanese fish markets, Issenberg traces sushi’s journey from Tokyo street snack to global delicacy. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The Malibu Orchid Society will host amateur orchid grower Marni Turkel at 7 p.m. in the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. (See story, page 14). Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association board meeting, 7 p.m. at Rustic Canyon Park. Public invited. The Chautauqua series in Temescal Gateway Park features a presentation of “Celtic History, Stories, and Song” by legendary Celtic musician Ken O’Malley, 7:30 p.m. in Woodland Hall. (See story, page TK.). WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Monthly meeting of the Potrero Canyon Citizen Advisory Committee, 7 p.m. in the old gym at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real. Public invited. Weekly writing meeting for all 12-Step programs or anyone with a habitual problem or illness, 7 to 8 p.m. at 16730 Bollinger Dr. Telephone (310) 454-5138 or e-mail info@12stepsforeverybody.org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Nelson Varon, a writer, composer and teacher, will speak at the Rotary Club on “The Anatomy of a Steinway,” 7:15 a.m. at Gladstone’s restaurant, Sunset and PCH. Contact: 310-442-1607. Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Dr. Robert Bornstein at his office, 984 Monument (corner of Bashford). Members and guests enjoy hosted hors d’oeuvres, a no-host beverage bar and a drawing for gifts donated by Chamber members. Non-members: $25. Debbie Robins signs ‘Where Peace Lives,’ 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. In the enchanted world of ‘Where Peace Lives,’ an angel named Peace is locked in a glass box, unable to get out. This magical journey to find the Three Keys to set Peace free strives to inspire readers to believe they can make a difference at any age. Robins, a former film and television producer, is now a wide-ranging career coach. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ‘The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes,’ directed by Billy Wilder, will screen at 2 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Admission is free.

Achievement Gap Narrows at PaliHi

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Minority and Special-Needs Students Make Large Gains

Upon the release of state education data on August 31, state educators bemoaned the ‘leveling off’ of student achievement scores during the 2006-7 school year. But they weren’t talking about Palisades Charter High School. The 2,700-student school’s Academic Performance Index (API) rose at more than double the statewide rate. And the biggest share of that growth came from large gains made by minority, economically disadvantaged and special-ed students’groups who have historically lagged behind white and Asian students. ‘That growth is so different from other high schools,’ said Marcia Haskin, PaliHi’s new interim principal. ‘We’re one of the few high schools in L.A. that exceeded its growth targets in all its sub-groups.’ School officials expected large API gains after the state released the results of student scores in mid-August on the California Standards Tests (CSTs). Those tests are the most heavily weighted data that form the API. As reported by the Palisadian-Post, the percentage of students who scored ‘proficient’ or better on those tests increased at double-digit rates across several subjects. That growth’though largely confined to ninth-grade students’accounted for the school’s API boost. ‘We’re very pleased,’ said Executive Director Amy Held. ‘We’re the second-highest performing [public] school in Los Angeles after Granada Hills [Charter High School].’ Every school in California receives an API from the Department of Education. The index ranges from 200 to 1,000 with 800 as the target for all state schools. All Palisades public schools exceed that target except for PaliHi. While the API of the average high school statewide rose six points to 689 last school year, PaliHi’s API rose 15 points to 781. The API of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) rose by nine points to 664. Other Palisades public schools also saw above-average API gains. Palisades Charter Elementary rose by 20 points to 920; Canyon Charter Elementary by nine to 932; and Paul Revere Charter Middle School by 10 to 817. Scores at Marquez Charter Elementary fell by nine points to 880. The Education Department also assigns an API to racial, ethnic, economic and ‘special needs’ sub-groups within schools. Students with disabilities saw the largest API gain of any sub-group at PaliHi, rising 32 points to 543. Statewide, the same students rose by eight points to 464. Other sub-groups also made large gains, helping to shrink a large, persistent achievement gap at the independent charter. The API of both Latino and ‘socio-economically disadvantaged’ students rose by 19 points to 698 and 714, respectively. African-American students’ API rose 10 points to 686. Those rates outpaced gains made by Pali’s white students, whose scores rose to 846, a nine-point gain. Asian students were the only sub-group at the school with falling scores. Their API fell 13 points to 846. School administrators attribute last school year’s gains to a series of programs targeting the poorest-performing students. For example, incoming ninth-graders with a grade of ‘C’ or lower must take guided-study classes; students who fail some classes must re-take the class with others who have failed; and students entering the school with far-below average reading skills must take specialized literacy classes. ‘These gains are no fluke,’ says Eileen Savage, a Pali parent and board member. She credits the school’s Literacy Program, which became effective last fall, with raising achievement among some of the lowest performing students. ‘We have found, generally, that when kids’ reading improves that translates into improvement all around,’ she says. Most of those programs began last fall under the direction of former Principal Gloria Martinez, who left the school in June. Marcia Haskin became the school’s interim principal last month. And she says that this year’s data are helping shape this school year’s instructional goals. ‘We need all these intervention programs,’ Haskin says, ‘but we also need to focus on what I call first-teaching. In other words, we [need] to give students the support in class, so we minimize the numbers who have to end up in intervention.’ —– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

School and Commerce Meet at Temescal, Bowdoin

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Two students pass a controversial new bus bench/advertising kiosk outside Palisades Charter High School on Temescal Canyon Road.
Two students pass a controversial new bus bench/advertising kiosk outside Palisades Charter High School on Temescal Canyon Road.
Photo by Max Taves

Metro riders who wait outside Palisades Charter High School at Temescal Canyon Road and Bowdoin Street got an unexpected gift last week: a shelter with a three-person bench. But it’s the shelter’s new neighbor that has some locals fuming: a self-standing, 10-ft.-tall, two-faced billboard. ‘I’m not upset. I’m outraged!’ Mary RedClay, a longtime teacher and board member at Palisades High, says of the new billboard. ‘We need a place where teenagers are protected from people trying to put their hands in kids’ pockets.’ RedClay isn’t alone, says PaliHi Executive Director Amy Held. ‘There are several stakeholders who are very concerned about it,’ Held said. ‘They feel that there should be one kind of safe zone from commercialism.’ Held says that the new billboard and bench will muddy the site the 2,700-student school’s future aquatics center. Not so fast, says Francois Nion, co-managing director of CBS/Decaux, which owns and manages the shelter and ad kiosk. ‘I think the students requested it,’ said Nion, referring to the bus shelter, not the ads. Besides, Nion argues, kids wear ads on their t-shirts to school. And buses that pass the school are covered with ads. Still, he says, the company is ‘mindful’ about what ads it will place in front of the school. ‘If people complain and find an ad objectionable, we can take it down and replace it with another.’ Although the bench was installed last week, city approval began several years ago when CBS/Decaux won a lucrative bid to build ad kiosks in exchange for installing and maintaining bus shelters. CBS/Decaux had planned to install more than two dozen other ad kiosks in Pacific Palisades until last August. That was when the local beautification group PRIDE successfully lobbied City Councilman Bill Rosendahl to reject the companies’ plans. But the Temescal-Bowdoin bench was not part of that agreement. Rosendahl Deputy Andrea Epstein said that approval for that bench was made by then-Councilwoman Cindy Miscicowski, not Rosendahl. Currently, the kiosk is running public service announcements from the LAPD and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But that will change within one month when CBS/Decaux begins selling ads there, says Nion. ‘Most of the time [there] will be movie ads, and [ads] for car dealers and telephone and fashion [companies],’ he says. But to its opponents, any ads adjacent to the school are unacceptable. And they want them removed from the busy corner. ‘It’s visual blight,’ says Peter Scolney, who as PRIDE president fought against the benches. ‘And it’s assaultive advertising.’ Rick Mills, chair of the Palisades Design Review Board, which oversees commercial development, wants Rosendahl to have the kiosk removed. ‘He would get a lot of community points if he could work out a place for that [kiosk] to get relocated,’ Mills says. ‘Everything is possible,’ Nion says. ‘I cannot decide to [remove] it myself. That has to come through the city. And we would have to move it somewhere else. But once in a while we relocate for various reasons.’ If the ads are removed, CBS/Decaux would also remove the bench and shelter. An adjacent three-person bus bench at the same stop would not be moved. —– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

Riviera Masonic Lodge Celebrates 50 Years

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Eric Hatfield, Master of Riviera Masonic Lodge 780 in Pacific Palisades, joined his wife, Kelly, at the jukebox Saturday night as the lodge celebrated its 50th anniversary with a '50s party in the American Legion Hall.
Eric Hatfield, Master of Riviera Masonic Lodge 780 in Pacific Palisades, joined his wife, Kelly, at the jukebox Saturday night as the lodge celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ’50s party in the American Legion Hall.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

By BILL BRANCH Special to the Palisadian-Post Riviera Masonic Lodge 780 celebrated 50 years in Pacific Palisades with an honest-to-goodness sock hop–poodle skirts and all–at the American Legion Hall last Saturday evening. Partygoers wore their ’50’s attire, danced to tunes on the jukebox, enjoyed a buffet dinner, and later visited the in-house ’31 Flavors’ ice cream bar to enjoy a root beer float, shake or sundae, doused with ‘sparkles.’ In the mid-1950s, Riviera Lodge was born out of the devotion of two dedicated Palisades Brothers, Mark R. Throssel and Alfred W. Stelle. They were convinced that a Masonic Lodge, with its fellowship, brotherhood and many charitable functions should, and could, be established in Pacific Palisades. In early 1956, a group of Pacific Palisades Masons from 15 states began ‘supper club’ meetings, organized as a Square and Compass Club at the Santa Ynez Inn. Chief organizers Throssel and Stelle were counseled by UCLA track coach Elvin Drake, and past Masters Richard Kennedy and Thomas McKimson in Masonic principles, teaching and ritual fundamentals. The counselors emphasized the tenets that individual Masons are expected to work at the duties of citizenship, and making themelves available for service to his community, state and nation. To eliminate controversy from within Lodges, discussion of political issues and candidates, as well as religious issues, are not encouraged. After several meetings, a decision was made to inform the California Grand Lodge, the supreme Masonic authority within the State of California, of the Club’s desire to form the Riviera Masonic Lodge. A primary focus for the Lodge has always been public education, which the Masons consider to be the cornerstone of our freedom and an important community activity. An early example of Riviera Lodge community activity related to public education was the Dedication and Cornerstone Ceremony of Palisades High School on November 19, 1961. Since 1997, the Masons have awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of Palisades Charter High School and have made substantial grants to all three Palisades elementary schools to fund special projects. On Washington’s birthday in 2003, the Masons provide an introductory ceremony7 and a time capsule installation for the Palisades Branch Library dedication. Four of the 50 original founding members, while unable to attend last Saturday’s event, spoke about the early days of the Lodge in a video that was shown during the celebration. Founders Joe Hulderman of Tucson and Ken Jones of Los Altos were unable to participate on the video due to health reasons, but Bill Fremont of Los Angeles and Bob Strasser of Sun Lakes, Arizona, recalled the founding years. In fact, producer Eric Hatfield, who also served as celebration chairman, and Brendan Davis drove through 118-degree heat to Sun Lakes to interview Strasser. The original founders were also honored in the introductions at the beginning of the evening by charter members or their widows. Palisadian Marcella Jennings, widow of Brother Leo Jennings, was on hand throughout the evening, often ‘twisting’ the night away on the dance floor. Freemasonry began in 1717 in England and was brought to the United States by the early settlers. The first Lodges in California were organized in the late 1840s during the Gold Rush days and multiplied rapidly thereafter. Many world leaders have been Masons, including George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Mark Twain, Irving Berlin, Charles Lindbergh and Henry Ford. Famous members of Riviera Lodge have included Brother Leland M. Ford, Sr., a member of the U.S. House of Representatives; actor Glenn Ford; TV personality Michael Richards; and Emil Sandmeier, an aide and personal friend of the late Will Rogers, who himself was a member of a Claremore, Oklahoma Masonic Lodge.

Vandalism Delays Revere Quad Opening

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The opening of a $300,000 quad at Paul Revere Middle School intended to coincide with the first day of school on September 5, was delayed because of vandalism caused by skate boarders over Labor Day weekend. Trespassers put heavy wax on unsealed cement benches that were recently poured, as well as grinding on them. Paint residue from skateboards was found in several spots. When parents who spearheaded the project arrived on campus September 4, they were disheartened to learn that the new benches now needed to be cleaned with a commercial grade hot water steam cleaner, which meant delaying the opening of the area designated for eighth graders’ nutrition and lunch. Skate deterrents were ordered and installed last weekend to prevent future damage. Funding for the quad, designed by award winning architect Eva Sobesky, came from parents and charitable organizations. ‘They knowingly destroyed something that was created for our students,’ said parent Nancy Babcock, who has been a driving force in renovating the school’s 51-year-old interior courtyard that had become rutted with potholes. ‘It is something beautiful and we want to keep it that way.’ ‘It is disheartening,’ said parent Lori Vogel, who helped oversee the project, which includes concrete benches, tiles and landscaping. ‘We’re taking measures to prevent it from happening again,’ Revere Principal Art Copper said. Meetings with Palisades Patrol about the possibility of surveillance at the school have been planned. Skateboarders climbing the fence at Revere in order to ride is a common occurrence, but what upsets Babcock is irresponsible parents who drive their children there, thus allowing them to break the law by riding on campus after it is closed. ‘They even put benches on roofs of buildings to skate,’ Babcock said, referring to other skateboarders who have been caught. Copper remembers when he was an Assistant Principal an independent film crew was caught filming skateboarders performing stunts at Revere. Babcock is upset about the total disregard of the school and it’s property. ‘Even adults come here to skateboard,’ she said. Babcock recently caught some getting out of a car with their skateboards, as the smell of marijuana floated after them. Vogel pointed out that Revere is listed on skateboard Web sites as a place to ride. Within five minutes of surfing the Internet, one site, www.50-50.com, described Revere as follows: ‘This school is the classic So. Cal school. It was featured in ‘Dogtown’ & ‘Z-Boyz. Great for soul surfers and fence drops for Kale. But it also has ledges and Daewon Tables all over the place. It must have been a Gravity BBQ or something this day, cause there were like 30 people there skating all over the place,’ the Web site reported. The site also warned that undercover police officers wait for skaters to set foot on these grounds. Unfortunately, those officers were not at the school on Labor Day weekend or the quad would have opened as scheduled.

Local Doctor Performs Eye Surgeries in Uganda

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By JULIAN SUHR Palisadian-Post Intern In July 2006, Dr. Troy Elander, a Palisades ophthalmologist, performed the first corneal transplant in Uganda’s history when he traveled with Orbis, a nonprofit organization that works to combat blindness worldwide. Utilizing a DC-10 aircraft that has been converted into an eye hospital, Orbis brings together volunteer nurses, doctors and technicians, who not only perform operations, but also teach eye-care techniques to local ophthalmologists. When the Orbis DC-10 lands in a country, local doctors are invited inside, where a modified teaching auditorium has replaced the first and business class seats. The area is equipped with three large screens that broadcast operations such as like corneal transplants that are being performed in the middle third of the plane. The surgeon talks into a microphone as he operates and explains the procedure. A microphone in the front of the plane allows local doctors to ask questions of the surgeon during the operation. ?It is like a family when you get there,? says Elander, a Palisades resident. ?You get the sense the whole world is coming together to work on blindness.? In Uganda, it is illegal to perform organ transplants, so one of the objectives of Elander’s 2006 trip was to try to change those laws. During the eye operations, minister of health Dr. Richard Nibuhura observed the local doctors participating in the transplants, and pledged in a subsequent news conference to install new laws to make organ transplants legal. “One of the big points for me is going to a place like this where they don’t do this kind of surgery because they have laws against organ transplants, and then convincing the leaders that we can help them,” Elander says. While in Uganda, Elander operated on six patients, doing corneal transplants exclusively (the Orbis team has a doctor for each type of surgery performed; Elander has performed cataract surgery on earlier trips). A corneal transplant corrects a condition known as keratoconus, where the cornea thins out and projects like a cone. In the United States, keratoconus is treated with contact lenses, but in Uganda contact lenses are not readily available. To replace a cornea, the doctor has to remove the front part of the cornea and sew the donor cornea into position. The operation is extremely delicate and requires follow-up operations, which is why the Orbis team also instructs local doctors. As it is, the country’s ophthalmologists are overwhelmed, with only about 40 doctors to treat a population of 25 to 30 million. ?There are about 60,000 to 70,000 people who are blind that could see again with corneal transplants,? Elander says. ?We examined 15- and 16- year-olds who were already completely blind.? One patient he operated on had gone blind when he was 12. Now 16, the patient had taught himself Braille and left his family to attend a school for the blind. After Elander’s operation, the boy was able to move back into his family and continue his education at home. He now wishes to enter a profession where he can spend his life helping others. Traveling with Orbis, doctors do not have much time for sightseeing. ?It took 35 hours of travel to get to Uganda,? Elander recalls. ?You don?t have much time before you start to operate, you haven?t slept, and then you have to perform. It is labor intensive.? “Every time I go on trips like this it really shows me how people are so much alike and how we have so much in common,” says Elander, who has also traveled on medical missions to India, China, Armenia, Bangladesh and Jamaica, “We just start out in different places.” When asked where he might be going next he replies, ?I?ve been with them for 10 years and they call me periodically, depending on where they?re going and the needs of the country.? He plans to continue working with Orbis as long as he can because he helps individuals, teaches the doctors, and raises media awareness by bringing it to the attention of public officials so that laws can be changed. Elander, who grew up in the Palisades and graduated from Palisades High, has operated a private practice here for 17 years. His wife Diane, in addition to working as a food stylist, is also active with the local schools, including serving as a PRIDE co-chair at Paul Revere for two years. The couple has three children: Samantha, a freshman at Palisades Charter High School; Annie, a seventh grader at Paul Revere; and William, a first grader at Palisades Charter Elementary.

Potrero ‘Reopens’–But Only for Eddie Murphy Pic

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Looking down from the playing fields at the Palisades Recreation Center, the numerous vehicles associated with the Eddie Murphy movie-shoot “Nowhereland” can be seen parked on the upper portion of Potrero Canyon.
Photo by Max Taves

The gate entering Potrero Canyon was finally opened this week–but not to the public. The cast and crew of Eddie Murphy’s new movie ‘Nowhereland’ were allowed in the upper canyon on Monday for a two-day shoot. Although the actual filming took place on the outdoor basketball court at the Palisades Recreation Center, more than 40 vehicles, including semis and trailers, pickups and cars, and a large circus-style tent were parked in the canyon. Judith Collas, who lives nearby, described the scene as ‘Inceville comes to Potrero Canyon. The flat area below the playing fields is filled with enough trucks to transport the Cirque du Soleil.’ Although many residents, like Potrero Canyon Citizen Advisory Committee member Rob Weber, support the city’s general policy to encourage film production, this situation was different. ‘It is a little offensive to me that the public cannot use that space, but that a ‘small army’ was allowed to go in there,’ Weber said. Wallace Leifer, who lives directly above the film’s parking lot, was incredulous. ‘The area is restricted to residents,’ he said. ‘You can’t even walk there, but these people can drive and park vehicles.’ After City Attorney Mark Brown closed Potrero to residents in April 2006, the Palisadian-Post reported that ‘Patricia Robideau, maintenance supervisor for the Department of Recreation and Parks indicated that ‘No Trespassing’ signs had been posted in Potrero Canyon because it is still technically a construction site, and it poses a potential liability to the city should there be an incident in the park.’ In order to obtain a filming permit, most production companies go first to FilmLA, a private nonprofit company that helps them navigate permits, street closures, city agencies and other filming issues. FilmLA helped coordinate between Paramount, the production company for ‘Nowhereland,’ and the L.A. City Recreation and Parks’ film office. That office then contacted Robideau and Palisades Recreation Supervisor Betsy Spinea. Once both had given permission, the permit was granted. Asked to explain why the film company was allowed in Potrero, Robideau had not responded by press time. FilmLA President Steve MacDonald said he didn’t feel it was a contradiction to allowing the film company on a site closed to the public. ‘They [Rec and Parks] know the public doesn’t carry general liability insurance,’ MacDonald said. One of the caveats for obtaining a film permit is that a company must submit insurance information showing it carries commercial general liability of $1 million. MacDonald said there is a great deal of coordination between the production company, his office and Rec and Parks. ‘They felt comfortable that the film activity for a limited time was safe and that they [the film company] carry the proper insurance.’ Other Palisadians wanted to know if the Coastal Commission approved the parking in the Canyon, but according to Coastal Program Analyst Gabriel Burr, approval wasn’t necessary. ‘The Coastal Commission provides guidelines that allow for temporary events to occur within the coastal zone and that could include filming,’ Buhr said. Some residents wanted to know if the money earned from the shoot could be used towards finishing the construction in Potrero. The fee for motion picture filming at a city park is $450 a day. Crew parking (for more than 16 vehicles) is $300 a day. The money is split between two funds, with 60 percent going to the film coordination surcharge account and 40 percent to Rec and Parks general fund. MacDonald explained that California and most other states don’t even charge a fee for facility use. ‘Thirty-five states are actively luring feature film production,’ he said. ‘Los Angeles is losing jobs and revenue. It is important that we all suffer a little inconvenience in order to keep the film industry here.’

Stephen Trewhitt, Jr., 87; Businessman, Sportsman

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Stephen Cornell Trewhitt, Jr.
Stephen Cornell Trewhitt, Jr.

Stephen Cornell Trewhitt, Jr. of Brentwood passed away peacefully August 28 at the age of 87. His wife, three children and most of his grandchildren were by his side at the time. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1920 to Stephen Sr. and Maude Trewhitt, Stephen spent his pre-war years there. Upon becoming an officer in The Royal Navy, he served two-and-a-half years at sea in the North Atlantic during World War II, and the same amount of years at Naval Headquarters. During his time as a naval officer, Stephen married Joan Graham of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on July 24, 1943. After the war, they moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where Stephen earned an MBA at Harvard Business School. The family then moved to Los Angeles in 1950, where Stephen started and ran his company, Precision Electronic Coil Manufacturing, producing electronic equipment for the aerospace, medical and military industries until he retired in 1995. Stephen was known for his strident views on ethics and was not shy about expressing them. He also had a passion for the outdoors that he passed on to his children. Every spring and summer, Stephen could be found fly fishing in Wyoming, golfing at Los Angeles Country Club, or enjoying his membership at the Bel-Air Bay Club. In the fall, Stephen would go grouse and partridge hunting on the prairies of Canada, as well as duck hunting in California. He and Joan enjoyed spending February at Mauna Kea in Hawaii, where they would dance until closing. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Stephen is survived by his sons Stephen III and Douglas, both of Pacific Palisades; daughter Heather of Brentwood; daughter-in-law Jamie; sister Louise Alsip of Winnipeg; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Services will be held at Calvary Christian Church (701 Palisades Drive) in Pacific Palisades tomorrow, September 14, at 10:30 a.m.

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