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Stop-Sign Cameras in Temescal Bring $100 Tickets, Anger and Controversy

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The photo-enforced stop sign in Temescal Gateway Park, located at the right-turn up to the Palisades-Malibu YMCA pool, has become controversial as residents question whether it is possible to get a ticket even after coming to a complete stop.
The photo-enforced stop sign in Temescal Gateway Park, located at the right-turn up to the Palisades-Malibu YMCA pool, has become controversial as residents question whether it is possible to get a ticket even after coming to a complete stop.

Since video enforcement at two stop signs in Temescal Gateway Park began five months ago, drivers have received 2,283 citations at $100 each, representing $228,000 in gross revenue. Eighty percent of the money collected goes to the Mountains Conservatory Recreation Area (MCRA) and 20 percent goes to Redflex Traffic Systems Inc., an Australian-based company that owns and operates the cameras. After receiving four $100 tickets for allegedly failing to stop at the stop sign just below the YMCA pool in November, businessman Gary Solomon was puzzled. He was sure he had stopped. He always does on the way to dropping his child off at a preschool in the canyon, and he hasn’t had a moving violation since he was 18. After talking to other preschool parents at the Palisades Jewish Early Childhood Center and Little Dolphins, he realized that he wasn’t alone. ‘How could so many good people be scofflaws?’ Solomon wondered during an interview. ‘They’re just taking their children to preschool or the YMCA pool.’ The problem began in late September, when the camera was installed at the stop sign along the canyon road about a quarter of a mile above Sunset. At that location a motorist either goes straight or turns right and goes uphill to the pool. The posted speed limit is 15 mph, but with two speed humps before the stop sign, it’s hard to accelerate much above the posted speed. In addition, turning left at the stop sign takes the driver immediately over yet a third. unmarked speed hump. Two weeks ago, Solomon took a friend, who is also an engineer, to the stop sign to observe and possibly figure out how he got his four tickets. The two watched cars for about an hour and then noticed something of interest. If a car stops two feet before the white line, the wheels do not hit the sensor in the road. The markings of where the sensor is located is easily seen. This means a car can come to a complete stop without starting the sensor. When the car starts again, rolling over the sensor, the camera begins rolling as if the car had never stopped. ‘It seems to me that this is a total scam,’ Solomon said. MCRA Chief Ranger Walt Young disagrees with his assessment. Although the magnetic sensors in the road start the sequence, ‘The camera records on a loop, so the entire sequence should be on the video,’ he said. ‘It should show them stopping and then there should be no citation given.’ Young pointed out that a ranger observes all of the video and that it is the ranger that issues the citations, not the camera. ‘The Conservancy doesn’t follow the DMV regulations,’ Palisadian and retired Beverly Hills city attorney Jack Allen told the Post on Tuesday. ‘The stop limit line isn’t where it should be.’ Allen also noted that the state vehicle code does not authorize using automated traffic enforcement at stop signs. Solomon paid his $400 in fines, but is contesting all four tickets. He has asked for a hearing, he still has not been assigned a date. The Conservancy’s Diana Hartman told the Post that once the mail-in coupon requesting a hearing and the payment has been received, a hearing is scheduled within 60 days. Residents, who have received a photo enforcement citation are directed to a Web site, where they can watch the tape of the infraction. The Post was able to obtain a citation and watched the video of a car going through the stop sign. There was a certain amount of jerkiness, but Young explained that this was a function of the Internet download speed. The camera records in real time and is television quality, he said. In a July 12 Los Angeles Times story, after the first camera had been installed at the exit to the parking lot in Temescal in June, Joe Edmiston, executive director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, said: ‘I’m more worried about a law suit from somebody whose child is killed. We’d be sued for millions for not controlling the interface between visitors and cars.’ Allen took the MCRA to task for failing to have a traffic engineering analysis done to see if there were safety issues and if, in fact, there been serious traffic accidents in Temescal park. A study was not done before either camera was installed. Allen is recommending that the Pacific Palisades Community Council ask Senator Sheila Kuehl or Assembly member Julia Brownley to ask the attorney general for an opinion as to the legality of the stop-sign camera and the procedures the Conservancy is using to enforce it.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 31, 2008

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

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

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

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

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

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

FURNISHED HOMES 2

FULLY FURNISHED CHARMING & quiet. 1 bdrm, 1 ba cottage, F/P, walking distance to village & bluffs. Short term available. No pets. $2,300/mo.+security. (310) 459-0765

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

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

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE! Custom 5 bdrm, 5.5 bath Italian Villa built in 2005 with amazing ocean and mtn. views. Summit Club Privileges include pool, spa, gym, tennis+basktbll courts+Bel Air Patrol. Available unfurnished at $16,500/mo., or furnished at $20,500/mo. Agent/owner. www.villadelsole90272.com • (310) 739-1899

MAR VISTA CHARMER! 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, hdwd flrs, F/P. Updated kitchen and bath. $3,700/mo. Dolly Niemann, agent, (310) 230-3706

STUDIO GUEST HOUSE in Palisades village. All new kitchen, W/D, travertine floors, two closets, utilities included. $1,450/mo. unfurnished, $1,500/mo. furnished. (310) 459-2913

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

FURNISHED STUDIO guest apartment in Palisades village area. Separate entrance, private bath, W/D. Avail Feb. $1,500/mo. includes utilities. (310) 459-6191, evenings

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

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

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

GEM IN THE PALISADES! 2 bdrm, 2½ ba townhouse, hdwd, tile+new carpet. Large roof deck w/ ocean views, W/D, dishwasher, additional storage, parking. $3,600/mo. Agent, (310) 392-1757

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

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

CONDO AT WESTGATE at the canyons. Large 2 bdrm suite is available from Feb. 17-24, 2008. Easily sleeps 7+, part of 5 Star Westgate Resort in Park City, Utah. (310) 925-8434

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

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

USC VISITING SCHOLARS, Italian couple, N/S, looking for a private guesthouse or apt. in Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Mar Vista. Phone Michaela, (310) 570-0425

YOUNG WIDOW SEEKS place to live with bath, kitchen or kitchen privileges. Conscientious. (310) 459-2066

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PALISADES OFFICE SUITES available in the heart of the VILLAGE including 1.) Single office suites with windows in each office and some with balconies starting from $975 per month and 2.) Office suites ranging in size from 950 s.f. to 4,000 s.f., all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Brett at (310) 591-8789 or email brett@hp-cap.com

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

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

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

GREAT LARGE PRIVATE office for lease. Light & bright, hdwd flrs, heart of the village, available now. $1,000/mo. Contact Sue, (310) 293-8961

VACATION RENTALS 3e

FULLY SELF CONTAINED 24’ Fleetwood Terry trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach. Pacific Palisades. $1,400/mo. (310) 454-2515

FULLY SELF CONTAINED 28’ Kit Road Ranger trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,600/mo. (310) 454-2515

MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

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

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BUSINESS OR PERSONAL bookkeeping & organizing available in the Palisades including financial reports, everything to prepare for your visit to your tax person. Highly experienced, fast, discreet, estate sale management w/ detailed reporting also avail. Excellent local references. Call Shirley, (310) 570-6085

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

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

HOME INVENTORY SERVICES 7j

HOME INVENTORY SERVICES for FIRE THEFT, Earthquake, wills/estates, rentals, divorce. Incl video, photos & detailed reports. Pali resident. (310) 230-1437 www.homesweethomevideo.com

DAYCARE CENTERS 8

INFANT HOMECARE. Openings for 10 weeks & up. Local refs. Lic. #197410978. Call Celia, (310) 454-7800

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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

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

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

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

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE Mon.-Fri. I like pets. I speak a little bit of English. References. Cell, (323) 944-9942, ask for Ingrid D. Molina.

MY WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER avail Tue. & Thur. Best housekpr ever! Reliable, prof., efficnt, very thorough, hardwrkng & pleasant. Sweet w/ children, own car. Tracy, (818) 704-7627. Lorena, (213) 365-6445

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tues & Thurs. Live-out. Local references. Own transportation. Call Marta, (213) 365-6609, after 5 p.m.

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED Weekends Will keep your home sparkling clean with personal care. CDL, Car, English speaking. Pet friendly. Housesitting while you are away. Refs. (310) 227-5132

HOUSEKEEPERS AVAILABLE Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. Own transportation. Good local references. Call Mariso or Theresa, (323) 735-6382 or (310) 590-9763

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Own transportation. CDL. Good references. Call Olga, (323) 778-1743

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

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

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

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

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

GARDENING, LANDSCAPING 11

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

WATERFALLS & POND CONSTRUCTION: Water gardening. Japanese Koi fish. Filtration pond service, repair & maintenance. Free estimates. (310) 435-3843, cell (310) 390-1276. 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

CALL CALVIN’S for rose pruning. Interior & exterior plant care serving Malibu over 50 years. Call Randy & Casey for free estimates, (310) 460-8760

MOVING & HAULING 11b

BC HAULING & CLEAN-UP • Houses • Garages • Apts • & Yards. All junk removed. Home demolition, i.e., patios, yards & walls. Truck with lift-gate. (310) 714-1838

TREE SERVICE 11d

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

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a

HAIRSTYLIST STATION for rent in established salon. Friendly atmosphere. For more details, please call (310) 454-3521

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

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

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

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

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

PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

SUPERIOR PERSONAL TRAINING • www.latrainer.com • (310) 772-5105 • A new body in 8 weeks! Check out the before and afters!

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

FRENCH COOKING CLASS for children ages 5 & up. My home or yours. $45/hr. Call Nicole, (310) 477-7079

TUTORS 15e

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 25+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. Teacher. Call Gail, (310) 313-2530

SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR. All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614

MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145

READING SPECIALIST • Master of Education—Reading and Learning Disabilities • Special Education Teaching Certificate: K-12 • Regular Education Teaching Certificate: K-9 • Elementary Education Teaching experience: 12 yrs • Services provided for special & regular education students of all levels • Academic areas taught include reading (phonics and reading comprehension) writing and spelling • Private tutoring includes accessing the student’s needs, developing an individualized education program and implementation of that program. Palisades resident. Call Brandi, (310) 230-9890

PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134

CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & Spanish! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722

EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grades • Levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593

SPANISH TUTOR CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 20 yrs exper. Palisades resident, many good references, amazing system, affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180

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

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

Bonjour! Excellent local FRENCH TUTOR with impressive references and credentials is available weekdays and weekends for K-12 students effective January 7, 2008; will travel to your home or school. Please contact Veronique at (310) 309-1904 or email fveroangel@aol.com for interview appointments. À très bientôt.

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

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

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

NORTH BAY ELECTRIC • Serving the Palisades area since 1984 • Service calls • Remodel work • New construction. (310) 456-7076. Lic. #493652

FENCES 16j

THE FENCE MAN. 14 years quality workmanship. Wood fences • Decks • Gates • Chainlink & overhang. Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CARLOS FENCE: Wood & Picket Fences • Chain Link • Iron & Gates • Deck & Patio Covers. Ask for Carlos, (310) 677-2737 or fax (310) 677-8650. Non-lic.

FLOOR CARE 16m

GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979. Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references (310) 230-4597 Lic. #455608

CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR. Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com. centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net. (800) 608-6007 • (310) 276-6407

GOLDEN HARDWOOD FLOORS. Professional Installation and refinishing. National Wood Flooring Association member. License #732286. Plenty of local references. (877) 622-2200 • www.goldenhardwoodfloors.com

JEFF HRONEK, 39 YRS. RESIDENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. • Sanding & Refinishing • Installations • Pre-finished • Unfinished • Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414

HARDWOOD FLOORS. Professional Service Since 1987. Installation, refinishing, repair. www.designerhardwood.com • Lic. #799101. (310) 275-9663

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

ALL AMERICAN HANDYMAN! Inside/outside quick home repairs. Furniture assembly, plumbing, appliances, electric & fixtures. Emergency service avail 24 hours. Local refs. Non-lic. Thomas, (310) 985-2928

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 • 54 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

ALL SEASONS PAINTING, Interior/exterior, local licensed color specialist for 30 years. Kitchen cabinet clean-up. Fast, clean & on time. Lic. #571061. Call (310) 678-7913

PLUMBING 16t

JLK PLUMBING. Re-pipe and sewer specialist & all plumbing repairs. Mention this ad & receive 10% off. Lic. #722414. Call (310) 678-6634

REMODELING 16v

KANAN CONSTRUCTION. References. BONDED • INSURED • St. Lic. #554451. DANIEL J. KANAN, CONTRACTOR, (310) 451-3540 / (800) 585-4-DAN

LABOR OF LOVE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. Kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile, doors, windows, decks, etc. Work guar. Ken Bass, General Contractor. Lic. #B767950. (310) 487-6464

COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Michael Hoff Construction today, (310) 230-2930

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: TEAMS EARN TOP DOLLAR plus great benefits. Solo drivers also needed for Western Regional. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123

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

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

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, 20-30 hrs providing full administrative support for national healthcare consulting firm based in Pacific Palisades. Excellent oral & written communication skills. Proficnt Word/PPT/Excel/ Quickbooks. Work on-site/home. Competitive salary. Possbl role expansion. Fax resume: (310) 454-5934

DENTAL-ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. Exclusive office in Pacific Palisades Exceptional opportunity. Call (310) 454-0317

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

AUTOS 18b

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

FURNITURE 18c

NEVER USED LARGE entertainment wall system. Holds flat screen TV & components. $895. Microfiber sofa/chaise sectional, $495. Queen Simmons beauty rest mattress set, $495. Chest of drawers, $195. (310) 393-2338

CONTEMPORARY ART DECO Ivory bdrm set. CA king platform bed, 2 end tables & bureau. Retail 4K, sale $599. STEAL! For pix viscalp@aol.com • (310) 459-4673

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

ESTATE SALE: Antiques & collectibles. Bauer, Hall, Franciscan, Limoges, Spode. Light fixtures, crystal, paintings, furniture and more. Fri., 8:30-1:30. Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 1036 El Medio Ave. Pacific Palisades

GARAGE SALE. FRI. & SAT., Feb. 1 & 2. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 500 VIA DE LA PAZ. No early birds. Rain cancels.

PALISADES FAMILY HAS MOVED. Luxury home furnishings, kids furniture, antiques, and more. By appointment only. E-mail only: notayardsale@aol.com to be sent photos and schedule an appointment.

GARAGE SALE. Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Kid stuff, clothing, antiques, books etc. 1057 Iliff St. Pacific Palisades

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

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

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

CHARITABLE CHIC! Boutique Clothes at bargain prices! Bargain Bazaar Thrift Shop, 1453 15th St. (310) 395 2338. Free parking M./Tu./Th./Fri./Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

TWO 4 Panel floor screens for sale. Identical light wood and linen screens. A-1 inches tall 66” x 66” wide. One is $100 and both $180. (310) 826-3725

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

Elizabeth Marchant Terry, 45; Magazine Writer in U.S., Europe

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Elizabeth Marchant Terry
Elizabeth Marchant Terry

Elizabeth Marchant Terry, a prolific and talented magazine writer, died on December after a long battle with cancer. She was 45. Born March 7, 1962, in Santa Monica to English parents, Harold and Barbara Marchant, Elizabeth lived in Santa Monica Canyon before moving to Pacific Palisades. She attended Palisades Elementary until the age of 10, when she returned to England. Her childhood was divided between a 400-year-old house in England and the Palisades, where the Marchant family spent their summer holidays. At 18, Elizabeth enrolled at UCLA, where she earned degrees in languages and journalism. Upon graduation, one of her first assignments was an article on Patrick’s Roadhouse for the Palisadian-Post. Her versatile writing career subsequently took her on assignments all over the world: Paris, London, Australia, Wales (where she interviewed Anthony Hopkins) and Ireland (where she met and wrote about Paul Newman). In 1984, Elizabeth moved to Paris, working first for People magazine’s Paris bureau, then as an assistant to Maggi Nolan at the Celebrity Bulletin, which reported on famous people living in or visiting Paris. Elizabeth had the enviable ability to enter any social situation”from Fashion Week cocktails and gallery openings to dinner parties with French and English nobility”with grace and finesse, and was fluent in French, German and English. After relocating to Santa Monica in 1988, Elizabeth met James Terry, a talented actor and horticulturist. They married in 1991 on Catalina Island (James’ birthplace), and two years later relocated to London to be closer to Elizabeth’s mother, who was suffering from a long illness. Elizabeth joined Time-Life International as a freelance correspondent for People magazine, and she helped establish a European presence for its newly launched publication InStyle. She also covered Princess Diana’s post-Charles years. It was during this time in London that Elizabeth was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, which was successfully treated and put into remission. Soon after, Elizabeth accepted a position as West Coast editor for the online Web site of the French conglomerate LVMH. When the company pared down its editorial features (during the dot-com era), Elizabeth launched a successful freelance career, covering topics that interested and amused her: gardens, home d’cor, houses, travel, and interviewing celebrities. While in California, she worked for House and Garden and Vanity Fair in various capacities, and opened the West Coast bureau of The New Yorker. One of Elizabeth’s passions was trying to save the historic old houses of Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades. Another passion was focusing her fundraising talents for research on a little-known genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis, and she raised money in part by auctioning week-long stays at her family home in England. Ben Shapiro, a little boy she knew, bravely endured treatments for this illness. He inspired Elizabeth when she suffered through her endless cancer treatments. Despite regular check-ups, cancer re-entered her life painfully and unexpectedly as she returned from an assignment in Tahiti. She battled the illness for 10 years with patience, humor and optimism, while continuing to laugh, travel, work and help others. Elizabeth was working on a book with her husband titled ‘Gardening Angel,’ to be published by Harper Collins, San Francisco. The book aimed to describe her husband’s devotion and achievement in filling a small garden with organic cancer-fighting, anti-oxidant vegetables and herbs to help her fight cancer. She wrote an article for Oprah magazine on this subject, and James will finish ‘Gardening Angel’ based on her outline. Ultimately, after years of treatment at the City of Hope, Elizabeth serenely accepted her final assignment when she passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center just before Christmas. In addition to her husband, James, Elizabeth is survived by her father, Harold Marchant; stepfather, Theodore (Ted) Braunholtz; brothers David Marchant and Michael Braunholtz; sister Ann Braunholtz; and her beloved Welsh Corgi, Stella. Elizabeth requested that donations in her memory be made in honor of her friend Benjamin Shapiro: The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 801 Roeder Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20920. Elizabeth will be truly and deeply missed by her ‘Auntie Peggy’ (Peggy Jago) of Pacific Palisades, a dear friend of her mother in England.

Mirek Plavec, 82; Noted Astronomer, UCLA Professor

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Mirek Plavec
Mirek Plavec

Professor Mirek Plavec, a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, died peacefully in his sleep January 23. He was 82. Dr. Plavec was professor emeritus of astronomy at UCLA, and author of several books on astronomy, including ‘Stars, Comets and Meteors,’ ‘Radioastronomy,’ ‘History of Astronomy’ (in Czech, with Zdenek Horsky), and ‘Close Binary Stars: Observations and Interpretations,’ co-authored with Palisadian Daniel Popper in 1981. He also wrote about 220 articles published in international research journals, mostly on close binary stars. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1925, Plavec received a Ph.D. in astronomy from Charles University in Prague in 1955. He worked for the next 13 years at the Astronomical Institute of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences in Ondrejov, including a stint as chairman of the stellar department. After the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, Plavec moved his family to the United States, where he continued his research as well as teaching astronomy at UCLA for over 25 years. He loved teaching both undergraduate students about the stars, as well as the more serious graduate students of astrophysics. Plavec and his wife, Zdenka, raised both of their children in Pacific Palisades. After retirement, he wrote a popular weekly column, ‘Starry Skies over Santa Monica,’ for the Santa Monica Mirror. For the last several years he was known as the nice old man in the window to all the residents and dog walkers on Jacon Way. Dr. Plavec received numerous awards over the years, and achieved international recognition in his field. One asteroid is named after him, and in 2006 he was honored when the 240th symposium of the International Astronomical Union was dedicated in his honor. In addition to Zdenka, his wife of 57 years, Plavec is survived by his daughter, Dr. Helena Kirkpatrick (husband Ted) of South Carolina; a son, Jirka “George” Plavec (wife Virginia) of Pacific Palisades; and four grandchildren, Andrea, Paul, Jimmy and Johnny. A memorial will be held in March at the Griffith Park Observatory. Professor Plavec was a strong supporter of public education and would appreciate donations in his honor to PRIDE at Paul Revere Middle School and the Palisades High Booster Club.

Village Displays Super Bowl Opus

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Mark Skelly (far right) shows a four-page insert of “XL Super Bowl The Opus” to store owner Katie O’Laughlin (second from right) and Village Books guests like local author Alan Eisenstock (center).
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Down in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLII, all the talk last Sunday centered on the arrival of the New York Giants and New England Patriots, the participants in this year’s game, which kicks off around 3:30 p.m. this Sunday. Here in Pacific Palisades, however, Village Books visitors last Sunday were talking more about Super Bowls past. That’s because “XL Super Bowl The Opus”–the world’s ultimate Super Bowl book, was on display at the store, brought in by Palisades Highlands resident Mark Skelly, who heads publisher Kraken Sport & Media’s North American market. Measuring 20 inches square and containing 866 pages, “XL Super Bowl The Opus” weighs almost 88 pounds. It includes some 1,400 pictures (75 percent of which have never been seen) and 150,000 words penned by many of America’s finest sportswriters. The special MVP edition, which includes a page signed by every living most valuable player from the first 40 Super Bowls costs $40,000 and only about 120 of the 400 printed are still available. Skelly had hoped at least one MVP would attend, but the sheer size and color of the book was enough to get people’s attention. Patrons flocked to the book throughout the day, from diehard sports fans to Farmer’s Market shoppers merely seeking brief refuge from steady rainfall on Swarthmore. Benita Shaw drove her son and his friend all the way from Manhattan Beach to see The Opus and none of them left disappointed. “My family’s from Birmingham, Massachusetts, which isn’t far from Boston so we’re big Patriots fans,” Shaw said. “I read [last week’s] Palisadian-Post article online and just had to come.” Not surprisingly, her 10-year-old son Jimmy, who used words like “amazing” and “cool” to describe the book, pointed to a picture of Tom Brady as his favorite. Jimmy’s friend Max Tullio said his favorite picture was one of Patriots’ linebacker Tedy Bruschi dumping a bucket of water over head coach Bill Belichick’s head. “Considering we haven’t had the best weather and no players were able to come this is a pretty good turnout,” Village Books owner Katie O’Laughlin said. “It’s a gorgeous book and it’s brand new, fresh out of the box.” O’Laughlin admitted she’d had no customers order the book yet. Or did she? Local author-turned-practical joker Alan Eisenstock wrote and signed a mock check for $40,000 and handed it to O’Laughlin, who kept it near the cash register for safe-keeping. “This has to be the most exciting year for any city ever,” said Eisenstock, a self-professed Boston fan. “I’m from western Massachusetts, so I’ve waited all of my life for this recent phenomenon.” Eisenstock, who lives in the Alphabet Streets, is planning his own signing at Village Books, having just finished ‘Cancer on Five Dollars a Day,’ which he co-authored with comedian Robert Schimmel. “Go Pats, go Sox and go Village Books!” Eisenstock exclaimed. The Super Bowl Opus is but one of many Opuses. Skelly said Kraken Sport & Media just closed a deal with the NBA and future collections include “Formula 1” (due out in March), the “Enzo Special Edition and Ferrari Classic” (in September), “Major League Baseball” (summer of 2009) and now the start of the creation and production for the NBA Opus. In development is “The 100 Greatest Fights” (a legendary look into the provocative content and imagery of boxing.) “The signed Super Bowl books are a must for any sports memorabilia collector,” Skelly said. “I arranged to have former USC and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete present “The Opus” on Fox’s “Best Damn Sports Show Period” all week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday.” Anyone interested in purchasing The Opus can order one at Village Books. For more information, e-mail Skelly at mark@opus-america.com or visit www.krakenopus.com. Mark Skelly (far right) shows a four-page insert of “XL Super Bowl The Opus” to store owner Katie O’Laughlin (second from right) and Village Books guests, including local author Alan Eisenstock (center).

Northern Trust Tees off Feb. 14

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Charles Howell III (above) won the 2007 Nissan Open in a playoff. Renamed the Northern Trust Open, the tournament runs Feb. 14-17 at Riviera Country Club.
Charles Howell III (above) won the 2007 Nissan Open in a playoff. Renamed the Northern Trust Open, the tournament runs Feb. 14-17 at Riviera Country Club.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

The PGA’s Los Angeles tour stop may have a new title sponsor but the venue is the same. Once again, historic Riviera Country Club will be the site of this year’s Northern Trust Open (formerly the Nissan Open), as it has been every year but one since 1973. Practice rounds will be held February 11 and 12, a Pro-Am will be held on Wednesday and the tournament begins on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and (weather permitting) will run through Sunday, Feb. 17. “We are extremely pleased to announce this new partnership with Northern Trust and excited about its plans to further elevate the profile of this storied tournament,” PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said. “We look forward to working with Northern Trust and the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, as the host organization, to review all aspects of the event and determine how best to enhance its impact.” Charles Howell III is the reigning champion. He beat Phil Mickelson in a playoff last year and is expected to return to try to defend his title. The total purse is $6.2 million with $1.16 million going to the winner. To order tickets or volunteer call (800) 752-6736 or log on to ww.northerntrustopen.com.

Paly Swims Second in El Monte

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As the host of last weekend’s YMCA Regional Meet at the El Monte Aquatics Center, the Palisades-Malibu YMCA swim team was determined to put forth a strong performance and that’s just what it did, finishing second out of 11 Southland teams. Paly brought a contingent of 79 swimmers who were bested only by Canada Cresenta, which again took first place by virtue of having more swimmers in the 9- and 10-year-old bracket to rack up crucial points. “This was by far the best Y league meet of the season for us,” Paly Head Coach Brian Timmerman said. “We had great improvement in all strokes, and once again had many best times. We had Top-12 finishes for the younger swimmers.” The meet included teams from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Paly has been forced to rent an outside venue to host its annual meet because there is no adequate-sized competition pool in Pacific Palisades. Several Paly swimmers had standout meets, including 15-year-old Jennifer Tartavull, who made the National Y meet time standard in the 100 breaststroke by taking first in 1:09.62. Before she was done, Tartavull had racked up five first-place finishes and seven personal best times. She won the 1000 freestyle in 10:50.75 (topping the previous regional record of 11:28.97). She also won the 50 freestyle (25:32), 200 breaststroke (2:33.02) and 200 freestyle (1:58.46) and was second in the 100 freestyle and 400 individual medley. Allison Merz, also 15, won the 100 freestyle in 56.20, the 500 freestyle in 5:27.05 and the 400 individual medley in 4:51.12. She was second in the 200 individual medley. Ten-year-old Mardel Ramirez broke three regional records on her way to five first-place finishes. Timmerman said Ramirez is close to breaking Paly records in that age group set by Catherine Wang and Cara Davidoff. Ramirez won the 100 freestyle (1:05.85), 50 butterfly (33.61) and 200 freestyle (2:24.89, breaking the regional record of 2:32.42). She broke the 100 butterfly record of 1:24.17 with a time of 1:18.26 and also took first in the 50 freestyle (29.99). She was second in both the 100 individual medley and 50 backstroke. Hunter Loncar, 8, won four events and finished second in another. In addition to finishing first in the 25 backstroke, Loncar set a new Paly record with a time of 18.47. He broke meet records in the 25 freestyle (his 15.73 broke the mark of16.00), the 25 breaststroke (his 21.39 broke the previous record of 22.88) and the 25 butterfly (his 17.52 broke the old mark of 19.44). In the individual medley, Loncar swam a 1:29.67. His second place finish was in the 50 freestyle. Jimmy deMayo, 16, broke the Paly record in the 1000 by swimming a 11:30.18, which was also good enough for second place. He won the 400 individual medley in 5:06.10 and took second in the 500 freestyle. Hudson Lofchie, 17, placed second in the 100 and 200 freestyle events. Jordan Wilimovsky, 13, won the 1000 freestyle in a time of 11:29.90, breaking the meet record of 14:13.54. He also placed second in the 400 individual medley and the 200 backstroke. Shervin Ghaffari, 14, took third in the 100 breaststroke and his time (1:09.02) was fast enough to qualify for the spring Junior Olympics, which will be held February 8-11 at the Belmont Aquatics Center in Long Beach. Joining him in qualifying was 15-year-old Hayley Hacker in the 200 backstroke, whose time of 2:18.96) broke the Paly record. She also placed second in the 100 backstroke. Haley Lemoine, 15, won the 100 butterfly in 1:05.33 and qualified for the Junior Olympics in the 50 freestyle. Teammate Jessica Schem,16, qualified for the 100 backstroke in 1:05.56), placing her second going into the finals. Shelby Pascoe, 16, was second in both the 500 and 1000 freestyle events. Mara Silka,13, was second in the 200 butterfly. “The younger swimmers benefit from having the big kids to watch them swim,” Timmerman said. “Everyone’s together and everyone’s having a good time, which leads to excitement, which leads to good swimming.” Timmerman explained that swimming is a tough sport because it’s year-round. So training swimmers is a difficult balancing act for coaches. “You have to bring kids along gradually and not work them too hard,” he said. “Make it fun for them and keep them progressing.” Timmerman believes that philosophy, which he incorporates into the Paly team, is good for different levels of swimmers. He pointed out that on some club teams, it’s all about results, even for the youngest swimmers. “They might have the results,” he said, “But that doesn’t bring greatness in high school or college.”

Boys Hoops Shut Down Hamilton

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Hamilton's Makena Joseph (right) tries to block a shot by Irvin Kintaudi in Palisades' 74-46 Western League victory on Monday.
Hamilton’s Makena Joseph (right) tries to block a shot by Irvin Kintaudi in Palisades’ 74-46 Western League victory on Monday.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Palisades boys’ basketball coach James Paleno knows the best way to recover from a demoralizing loss is with a resounding win. That’s just what the Dolphins got Monday afternoon, overcoming a sloppy start to rout visiting Hamilton, 74-46, and stay in the hunt for the Western League title. Having suffered a 74-59 defeat to Westchester last Wednesday, Palisades could ill afford losing its second straight game’particularly against a struggling Yankees squad with one league win. From the opening tip-off Hamilton was determined to make amends for its embarrassing 42-point loss to the Dolphins three weeks earlier. After each team failed to score on its first three possessions, Palisades’ Aaron Hawk-Harris broke the ice with a free throw 1:49 into the game. Hamilton dominated the rest of the quarter, however, and led 12-7 eight minutes into the game. “We just couldn’t finish,” Paleno said of the Dolphins’ early troubles. “I don’t know how many easy lay-ups we missed but there were a quite a few.” A different team, the real Dolphins, came out blazing in the second quarter, outscoring Hamilton 13-0 over the first four minutes, capped by Taylor Shipley’s three-pointer from the corner. By the time the Yankees knew what hit them they were in the locker room at halftime down 28-19. Continuing where they had left off, the Dolphins opened the third quarter on a 17-4 run and the rout was on from there. Irvin Kintaudi was an unstoppable force for the Dolphins on Monday, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Hawk-Harris added 12 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, Shipley had 12 points and four assists and Brandon Greer made five steals. The Hamilton game marked the 320th coaching victory for Paleno, who emptied his bench in the fourth quarter to give his starters much-needed rest heading into the next day’s game at first-place Fairfax. “Our schedule is just crazy this week,” Paleno said. “We have a game today and tomorrow we hop on a bus for Fairfax. I would’ve liked at least one day of practice in between, but we’ll deal with the situation as best we can.” Palisades (21-4 overall, 5-2 in league) lost a tight game to Fairfax, 57-53, January 11 and desperately needed to upset the defending state champion Lions on Tuesday. It didn’t happen. Palisades lost 78-47 and Paleno called it a “good old-fashioned butt-whipping.’ The Dolphins missed 11 of 12 shots in the first quarter and trailed 40-17 by halftime. “It’s one thing to lose but our effort today was poor,” Paleno said. “We can make excuses like we just played yesterday or the kids had finals this morning, but they’re just excuses. Fairfax showed why it’s ranked where it is and I’m disappointed we didn’t play to our ranking.” Palisades hosts fifth-place Venice on Friday at 7 p.m.

Girls Hoops Ready for Fairfax

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Girls' basketball coach Torino Johnson was happy with the Lady Dolphins' convincing win at Hamilton on Monday.
Girls’ basketball coach Torino Johnson was happy with the Lady Dolphins’ convincing win at Hamilton on Monday.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Minutes after the boys’ varsity basketball game ended Monday evening, girls varsity coach Torino Johnson walked off the bus in front of the Dolphins’ gym with a smile on his face. Sure, he was happy to find out the boys had won but he was even more excited that his own team had just put forth one of its best efforts of the season. Palisades blitzed to a 30-4 halftime lead on its way to clobbering host Hamilton, 50-21, heading into Wednesday’s showdown with first-place Fairfax. “That wasn’t a run-up, it was a pull back,” Torino said when Pali athletic director Rich Mckeon teased him about running up the score. “Our defense was extraordinary today.” Junior Dominique Scott led the Dolphins with 17 points and 21 rebounds. Johnson predicted Scott we be an All-American. He also predicted a close game against the Lions, who edged Palisades by six points in the first round of league. “Fairfax is scrappy and forces you into making mistakes but I think we match up well,” Johnson said. “Someone’s gotta’ beat ’em so it might as well be us.”

Pali Storms Pony Express

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Pali Storm players (in black, left to right) Charlie Sherman, Sam Saferstein and Henry Vogel lead an attack in the championship game against Corona. Photo courtesy of Jon Saferstein
Pali Storm players (in black, left to right) Charlie Sherman, Sam Saferstein and Henry Vogel lead an attack in the championship game against Corona. Photo courtesy of Jon Saferstein

Playing together for the first time in a major tournament, Pali Storm, a local U-10 boys’ All-Star soccer team, won the Norco Flight of the Pony Express Tournament January 19-21 in Corona. The Storm finished undefeated in the tournament, outscoring their six opponents 18-9 and outplaying a strong field of nine other teams. After a 3-0-1 record in four pool play games, the Storm edged a rough and tough Moreno Valley squad in the semifinals, 2-1. In the championship game against host Corona, Palisades’ boys won, 2-1, scoring the winning goal late in the third quarter before thwarting Corona’s desperate attempts to tie it. Pali Storm was anchored in goal, defense and offense by Henry Vogel, Kimball Winans, Adam Stryer, Chris Hedley, Sam Saferstein, Alex Kihiczak, Sammy Darvish, Charlie Sherman and Gabriel Vasquez. Players not in the tournament include Sebastian Skanning, Cole Stanton, Daniel Gilhuly, Kent Sheridan, and Nick Koelin. Rob Winans coached the Storm during the tournament, filling in for head coach Peter Gilhuly. The Storm will next play at the Locomotion Riverside tournament in mid-February.

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