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Cathie Wishnick, 60; Treasured Local Activist

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Cathie Wishnick.
Cathie Wishnick.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

The Talmud legend says that there are 36 special people who sustain the entire world at all times. Cathie Wishnick was one of them, said Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben in praise of the longtime Kehillat Israel member and community volunteer who passed away Sunday, September 16 after a three-year battle with cancer. She was 60. Coincidentally, Wishnick died during the Jewish High Holidays, a time when every year she renewed her dedication to one of her most noteworthy outreach projects–feeding the hungry at the Turning Point shelter in Santa Monica. This was just one of the many volunteer activities for which she was honored in 2000 by the Jewish Reconstructionist Foundation for her Tikkum Olam work at KI. An honorary resident of Pacific Palisades by virtue of her involvement in many of the town’s activities with her husband Arnie, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, Cathie was a familiar face and uplifting spirit to many. She was a doer whose leadership skills always included hands-on participation. When she volunteered for the Feed the Hungry program at Turning Point, she not only enlisted volunteers to help, but also planned the meals, tried them out on Arnie, and often, happily, ended up at the stove. Just as her love of cooking led to Turning Point, her ability to swing a hammer led to the Handi-Corps home repair task force. ‘I’m handy; I do fix-it work around the house,’ she told the Palisadian-Post in 2000, after she got the idea of starting a task force to assist older people with home repairs. ‘What stops most people from being handy is fear; they’re afraid to try,’ she said. ‘A single woman across the street called us at home. She said ‘Send Arnie over.’ I said, ‘No, you don’t want Arnie, I’ll be right there.” Cathie, the daughter of Franklin and Ethel Benson, grew up in Westwood, attended local public schools and graduated from UCLA in 1968. She was a member of Sinai Temple in Westwood, where she met Arnie at a special service for college students. ‘I met Cathie at the dreaded College Nite at Sinai, when parents drag their college-age kids to the service,’ Arnie later recalled. ‘Her parents dragged her, and my parents dragged me. I brought along my buddy, also named Arnie. Cathie always said that, at first, she liked the other Arnie better. He was more friendly.’ But Arnie Wishnick won out, and Cathie married him in August 1968. They lived in Santa Monica for five years before buying a home in Beverlywood. Arnie’s career as a banking executive brought him to the Palisades, first with Southern California Savings and then with Glendale Federal. He began his Chamber job in early 1993. Together and separately, Arnie and Cathie became an integral part of the Palisades community, generously offering their time and talents to the town’s major events, including the annual Teen Pageant and Fourth of July parade, and their temple on Sunset. In college Cathie was a runway model, a talent Arnie capitalized on by recruiting her to emcee events and perform skits on numerous occasions. One of their signature donations was a themed party in which lucky bidders were treated to a sit-down dinner and ‘dubious’ entertainment. Cathie would cook a gourmet meal for 15 to 20 guests. Arnie would come dressed as the perfect butler while she played the ‘Maid from Hell,’ attired in a torn housecoat, dangling an unlit cigarette and shocking with her face painted green after a presumed night of binge drinking. ‘She insulted all the guests,’ Arnie said, ‘but they loved her insults.’ Cathie also provided ‘color’ on the Fourth of July as one of the parade announcers, standing out in the middle of Sunset with her microphone and introducing the bands and floats as they passed by, while also interviewing celebrities and town leaders riding in convertibles. Although Cathie and Arnie did not have their own children, they were keenly interested in Palisades youth. Candida Piaggi remembers the years she and Cathie worked on the Chamber’s Teen Pageant. ‘I started working with Cathie in 1993 after my daughter, Allegra, won the Miss Palisades title,’ Piaggi told the Post. ‘Cathie was the co-emcee, and I always admired her for her grace, class and posture. She also came up with the famous question that the contestants always feared. It was often on a current-events topic, not very hard, but made the kids think on their feet.’ For 25 years, Cathie’s day job reflected her organization and administrative skills. She was an office administrator for several CPA firms. After retiring 10 years ago, she expanded her volunteer activities at KI and joined the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, almost on the spur of the moment. ‘Although Cathie was already involved in many volunteer organizations at the time, she met a lady at a tea party,’ Arnie recalled. ‘The lady asked Cathie if she had time to take on one more organization. Shortly after that meeting, Cathie was introduced to Brandeis, and in a few years she was president of the L. A. chapter, which has a membership of 1,800 women. Cathie was honored last April 12 at Brandeis University’s Authors and Celebrities Day at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She looked radiant, and spoke brilliantly.’ When Cathie was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, her prognosis was dire, but one could say that her powerful, shining spirit not only brought an Indian summer of remission, but also buoyed her up during the bad times. In October 2005, Cathie and Arnie attended a Halloween party, in which she managed to integrate her condition. ‘ I went as FDR in my wheelchair, and Arnie was the lovely Eleanor,’ she told the Post. ‘For such a handsome man, Arnie makes a truly scary woman.’ ‘Cathie was funny and clever and loved being involved in other people’s lives,’ Rabbi Reuben said. ‘I felt privileged to have her as part of my congregation and community. She was a constant blessing to everybody.’ In addition to her husband Arnie, Cathie is survived by her sister-in-law Audrey Greenberg, her nephew Dr. Joshua Greenberg, and numerous relatives on her mother’s side, who all live in the East. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset. Donations in Cathie Wishnick’s name can be made to: Brandeis University’s National Women’s Committee, c/o Shirley Pollock, 8883 Collingwood Dr., Los Angeles 90069 (checks payable to BUNWC (Brandeis U. National Women’s Committee). And/or: The Cathie Wishnick Memorial Fund, c/o the American Cancer Society, 3333 Wilshire Blvd., L. A. 90010. Attention: Bette Bergsman (checks payable to the American Cancer Society/Cathie Wishnick Memorial).

Blowout by the Beach

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PaliHi Football Takes Step Back in 35-0 Shutout at Hands of Rival Santa Monica

Santa Monica tailback Vince Lawrence dives for extra yardage in Friday night's intersectional game against Palisades. The Vikings won 35-0 at Santa Monica College.
Santa Monica tailback Vince Lawrence dives for extra yardage in Friday night’s intersectional game against Palisades. The Vikings won 35-0 at Santa Monica College.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Football is a game of emotion but Palisades High Head Coach Kelly Loftus understands the importance of keeping his cool through the highs and lows of a long season. One week after winning his first game as the Dolphins’ pilot, Loftus tasted his first defeat and although disappointed with last Friday night’s 35-0 loss at the hands of Santa Monica, he is not writing his team off. “I knew going into the game that we would have to play a lot better and we didn’t progress from the week before,” Loftus admitted. “You never like to lose and you certainly never like getting shut out, but hopefully this is a wake-up call that we are a long way from being a quality team. Can we be a quality team? Yes, but we have work to do.” Loftus realized his team was up against a formidable opponent after he and his coaches scouted Santa Monica’s first game–a 46-21 rout of visiting Hueneme. “It was obvious that they were very sharp in their execution and very well-coached,” Loftus said. “I expected this to be one of the tougher games on our schedule and it was.” Meanwhile, Vikings Head Coach Zach Cuda dubbed Friday’s intersectional meeting a potential “trap” game. With City power Venice looming next on the schedule, he was worried his players might overlook their “other” beach rival. Cuda need not have been concerned, however. Quarterback Ryan Katz completed eight of 11 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns and Vince Lawrence rushed for 106 yards and one score in 13 carries as the Vikings cruised to a 28-00 halftime lead at Santa Monica College. “We make an effort not to underestimate any opponent,” Cuda said. “It was important to get ahead early and keep the foot on the gas. Now we can concentrate on Venice. Our kids are really pumped up for that one.” Middle linebacker Max Monbouquette made 13 solo tackles for host Santa Monica (2-0), which allowed Palisades only four first downs. In fact, the Dolphins never crossed the 50-yard line. “Our line was too tall,” Loftus said after reviewing tape of the game on Monday. “We had the size advantage and yet we were being pushed back because their guys were quicker off the ball. We couldn’t run the ball because they constantly had players in our backfield.” The Dolphins were kept off the scoreboard for the first time since a 47-0 defeat at the hands of Sylmar to open the 2005 season. The 35-point loss matched last year’s 42-7 defeat as the most lopsided by either team in a rivalry that began in 1979. “There are a few positives we can take from this game,” Loftus said. “We didn’t give up any big plays so at least we made them earn their points. We only committed two penalties as opposed to nine against Hollywood. Also, we were much better at sending the right guys on and off the field and getting in and out of huddles faster.” Palisades never got in range for kicker Joe Berman to attempt his first field goal of the season but he was plenty busy–punting eight times against Santa Monica. Berman was held out of the Hollywood game while he recovered from a back injury. Up Next: Palisades (1-1) travels to Rolling Hills Estates for an intersectional game against Palos Verdes Peninsula (0-2) Friday at 3 p.m. The frosh/soph game kicks off at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Spauldings Live Large in Small House

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Five years ago, when Lucas Spaulding went house-hunting in Los Angeles, no agent thought to show him the modest one-story modern tucked behind a hedge and perched above a quiet cul-de-sac in Rustic Canyon. ‘They didn’t imagine it would be a good fit for a family of four,’ says Spaulding, whose wife, Elisabet and two young children were still living back in New York City. The realtors clearly didn’t know the Spauldings, a couple, both 36, whose taste leans towards casual living and good design over showiness and square footage. Spaulding found the 1,800-sq.-ft. house listed online, pursued a showing and, taken by the home’s laid-back charms and mod dynamic, called his wife and said they had to buy it. A film editor, Spaulding had secured a position at Spotwelders, an editing house in Venice. It wasn’t hard to convince Elisabet, enduring freezing temperatures in New York and nursing her kids’ winter colds, to move. Plus, the new house boasted three times the space of their New York condo. ‘After six years living in New York City, we were definitely ready for a major lifestyle change,’ recalls Elisabet, a freelance graphic designer who has big-city roots as a Barcelona native. ‘I grew up in a small apartment in a very urban environment where all the streets were busy and congested,’ she adds. ‘Living in Pacific Palisades feels like being on vacation.’ Spaulding met his wife-to-be while studying in Spain during his junior year at UC Berkeley. After both had graduated from college, Elizabet moved from Barcelona to San Francisco, and the couple married three months later. ‘All the big decisions we’ve made together have been pretty spontaneous,’ says Spaulding. ‘We just go with what feels right.’ The house on Greentree felt right from the start, so much so that the couple–dedicated anti-McMansionists–never toy with the idea of expansion. ‘The thought of moving out for a year is so traumatic,’ Elisabet says. ‘We’re so happy and everything works so well; we don’t need any more space.’ A master bedroom on one end and two kids’ bedrooms and a home office on the other flank a long, narrow main room, where the living, dining and kitchen areas flow together in one open, loft-like space accented by a tall, angled ceiling. A Steinway grand piano dominates the stylish, minimal living room, where a large-scale color photograph of a vacant chapel in the Vatican by French photographer Patrick Tourneboeuf, an artist who specializes in evocative images of empty spaces, lends the room depth and drama. Via a large indoor-outdoor opening, the main room connects to a tidy patio with a lap pool and spa. ‘Everything’s on a mini-scale’the pool, the hot tub’-even us, we’re small people,’ Spaulding says with a laugh. ‘It makes it easy to take care of this place.’ He adds: ‘When it comes to architecture, people seem to want to get all the stuff everyone else has rather than what suits them. So everybody ends up with four bedrooms even though they have two kids and two ovens even though they don’t cook.’ Originally built in 1953 by Clifford Yates, the ranch-style house underwent major renovations in 1991 by Warren Wagner of W3 Architects in Venice, one of the noted architect’s first projects out of college. Among the striking enhancements he made are a custom 12-foot-long sliding glass door that unifies house and garden and a massive kitchen window that tips out to view the hillside. The front door is a work of art in steel by Charles Fine. Beyond the elegant simplicity of the house, what the Spauldings treasure most is the family-friendly vibe of Rustic Canyon. Their son, Pablo, 9, and daughter Elsa, 7, both students at Canyon Elementary, especially like the Monday night picnics during the summertime at the park, a longstanding Rustic Canyon tradition, when they’re free to roam with other kids. ‘The park is great because it’s so self-contained,’ says Spaulding. ‘We feel comfortable saying ‘Go, we’ll see you in a couple hours.’ They love it, they think they’re getting away with something.’ Spaulding remembers a similar freedom as a young kid growing up in the Palisades. He was born in Los Angeles and his family lived in the Huntington until he was 5, when they moved to San Francisco. The Spauldings take advantage of local hiking trails, making the trek to the Sunday farmers market on Swarthmore by way of trails off Rivas Canyon. They walk around the neighborhood together a lot, too, something Spaulding says surprises some of his fellow Los Angelenos. ‘Oh look, they’re walking, that’s so cute,’ he mimics jokingly. Spaulding often bikes to work in Venice, where he’s involved in editing a variety of film projects and high-profile commercials. Meanwhile, Elisabet works out of their home designing everything from art work for fabrics to company logos. ‘I wasn’t sure I could focus at home,’ she says. ‘But I love it. Every single room has windows on both sides and I’m able to get a lot done.’ The couple confesses that they’re on the brink of some minor renovations’including adding a second oven, since they do cook’but the footprint of the house will remain intact. ‘On a philosophical level we believe people tend to put more things in their life than they really need,’ Elisabet says. ‘It doesn’t necessarily make you happier.’ ‘After living in New York, you learn to live with less,’ Spaulding adds. ‘That’s a good thing.’

Then-and-Now on Sunset Boulevard

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Shot in the mid-1960s, the photograph at right shows the harsh urbanscape greeting westbound motorists as they drove through the Pacific Palisades business district. We are guessing 1964 because of the American Airlines billboard (back before billboards were banned in town!) advertising a trip to the World’s Fair, which that year was in New York. Below right, a photograph from the same vantage point this June shows how the sign clutter has been largely eliminated, ficus trees have grown up along Sunset, and a landscaped mini-green has softened the triangle at Monument and Sunset. Looking at the old photo from left to right, notice Jack Sauer’s old Union 76 station at the corner of La Cruz, behind which was Del Wright’s auto repair garage. That property is now the two-story Washington Mutual professional and retail business building. Next came Fire Station 69 (now located at the corner of Carey and Sunset) and the Palisades Meat Mart, where a young butcher named Mort Farberow worked until he bought the business and renamed it Mort’s Palisades Deli. Moving up the street, there was Woodbury’s 5-and-10 Cents store, Pacific Palisades Florist, the Town Talk Caf’ (now Kay ‘n’ Dave’s Cantina), Harrington’s Camera Corner and the notorious Standard Oil gas station, which was purchased by local citizens in 1973 and transformed into the Village Green. Across the street, and out of sight in this photo, was Rocco’s Mobil Station (owned by Rocco Ross, father of Palisadian-Post Publisher Roberta Donohue), Art Poole’s restaurant (now a green belt), Santa Monica Bank (now U.S. Bank), Denton Jewelers, the House of Lee, Glendale Federal Savings (with a sign that was visible from all corners of town), and the Richfield station, featuring gas for 33.9-cents a gallon. ‘This is exactly what prompted me to get involved in eliminating the blight in the business district,’ said Wally Miller last week as he studied the old photograph at right. ‘Sunset looked like Pico Boulevard.’ Miller, who had owned Denton Jewelers since 1960, recalled that he could see ‘a lot of things that weren’t getting done’by the landlords, merchants or the city. The Standard station, for example, had their trashcans on Antioch and they would put oil in there that would run down the street. It was awful.’ So Miller got involved, eventually serving as Chamber of Commerce president and chair of the Palisades Design Review Board and the committee that created the Brentwood-Palisades Specific Plan, while also founding the Standardization committee (which was responsible for overhead sign removal and control) and prompting the Village Green campaign. ‘We created a village,’ said Miller, who also founded Palisades PRIDE to pursue and maintain beautification projects in the community. Miller has passed the baton to people like Mark Singleton, former president of the Palisades Garden Club, who maintains the mini-green at Monument and Sunset and is custodian of the landscaped hillside along Swarthmore adjacent to Palisades Elementary. The Garden Club and the Village Green Committee created the 50-ft-long Monument triangle in 1979, adding low-growing junipers, a circular brick flower basin with rose bushes, and two benches for bus riders or pedestrians and shoppers who simply want to relax beneath the Aleppo pine tree. Singleton, a retired Rockwell engineer who has lived here with his wife, Marilyn, since 1955, lives just two blocks away and enjoys maintaining the flowerbed throughout the year. ‘I like to plant annuals so that it’s eye-catching and colorful throughout the year,’ Singleton said. At Christmas, he plants pointsettias and hangs large wreaths, and he hopes that the firemen from Station 69 will once again string lights in the pine tree. ‘That garden is Mark’s labor of love,’ said local resident Susan Oakley. ‘He’s very clever and creative. This summer I saw him planting marvelous purple cabbages in between the roses.’ ‘I bought a six-pack of cabbage at Home Depot,’ Singleton said with a laugh, ‘because I wanted color in the garden’-not cole slaw.’

PaliHi Spikes San Pedro

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Palisades High girls volleyball players had revenge on their minds when they traveled to San Pedro High for a nonleague match last Wednesday. San Pedro eliminated Palisades from the City Section playoffs in November, but the Dolphins was determined to prove that they are the team to beat this season. Without All-City hitter/blocker Alex Lunder, Palisades spotted the host Pirates the first game before sweeping the next three. The victory sent an early message that the Dolphins will be a formidable foe come playoff time. ‘It was a really important match for us,’ said PaliHi senior outside hitter Jennifer Donohue, who ended the match with a kill. ‘We’ve been looking forward to playing San Pedro again since we lost to them last year.’ Tennis Wins “First Serve” Palisades remained undefeated by winning the inaugural Wilson ‘First Serve’ tournament Saturday at West Torrance High. The Dolphins (6-0) beat Marymount, 5-1, in the championship match just two days after beating the Sailors, 4-3, in an intersectional match. Kathryn Cullen went undefeated in four matches on Saturday, winning 8-6 at No. 2 singles in the finals. Audrey Ashraf teamed with Erika Lee to win 8-4 at No. 1 doubles against Marymount in the last round of the one-day event. In pool play, Palisades blanked West Torrance and Woodcrest Christian by 6-0 scores and beat Alhambra 5-1. The Dolphins opened the Bay Area Classic against Beverly Hills on Monday.

Lights, Camera… Touchdown!

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Pali Routs Hollywood 22-2 in Opener

Tailback Josh Giles (left) breaks loose from the clutches of Hollywood linebacker Christian Gomez in the Dolphins' 22-2 win last Friday.
Tailback Josh Giles (left) breaks loose from the clutches of Hollywood linebacker Christian Gomez in the Dolphins’ 22-2 win last Friday.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

One of the biggest concerns Palisades High Head Coach Kelly Loftus had heading into last Friday afternoon’s season opener at Hollywood is that the Sheiks already had a game under their belts. Yet it was the Dolphins who looked like the sharper, more prepared team and the result was a resounding 22-2 victory for their new coach. “I would’ve liked to throw the ball a little more but as long as we win I’m happy,” said Pali quarterback Michael Latt. “I was pretty relaxed because I’ve been preparing myself all summer for this. It’s a credit to our coaches that we came out ready to play.” Palisades took control in the opening minutes when Hollywood punter Oscar Yanez bobbled a snap and was tackled at his own 15-yard line. The Dolphins needed three plays to take a 8-0 lead. Brandon Quarles scored on a four-yard touchdown run and Miles Nelson ran in the two-point conversion. Gerald Ingram caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Latt in the second quarter and the Dolphins recovered two fumbles to lead 16-0 at halftime. Hollywood drove inside Pali’s 10-yard line on its first possession of the third quarter but the Dolphins held on fourth down at the 11 and marched 89 yards for the game-clinching score. Latt clinched the game on a 3-yard keeper. “Overall I’m not satisfied,” Loftus said. “Our offensive line stunk it up and at times we looked poorly coached. However, I was happy when we made that defensive stand and drove it right downfield for a touchdown. That’s an indication of a good team.” Quarles, Josh Giles, Toney Hatter, Vosper Awize and Bobby Powell all rushed for big yardage against the smaller Sheiks in a victory that much more impressive because kicker/punter Joe Berman played only one down–a punt from the 35-yard line following a Hollywood safety in the fourth quarter. “Joe was cleared to play but we sat him just to be on the safe side,” Loftus said. “It was a bit of a gamble but we want to make sure he’s 100 percent for the next one.” The win was much more decisive than the Dolphins’ lackluster 20-13 victory over Hollywood in last year’s opener, but Loftus knows there is a lot of work still to be done. “A win is a win but we really should’ve won by more if we’d been able to finish drives,” he said. “I’ll take an ugly win, though. Hopefully, we can get 10 of them.”

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).

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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

Calendar for the Week of September 13

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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.

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