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Buddy to Hang Up His Spots at Station 69

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Buddy, the mascot at Fire Station 69 (corner of Sunset and Carey), will retire after 12 years of serving as a community ambassador.
Buddy, the mascot at Fire Station 69 (corner of Sunset and Carey), will retire after 12 years of serving as a community ambassador.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Appointed to Fire Station 69 on July 1, 1995, Buddy the Dalmatian will retire to Ojai after 12 years of active duty here in Pacific Palisades. ‘He’s going to stay with firefighter Joe Avalos, who has a lot of acreage,’ Captain Craig Morrison told the Palisadian-Post on Tuesday. Buddy, who is officially identified as Firefighter III Dotski in his personal record book, is the last known surviving fire station mascot in the Los Angeles Fire Department. He will not be replaced, in keeping with recent LAFD policy related to potential liability issues. ‘Buddy is special,’ said firefighter Gene Cooper, who came to Station 69 in 1988. He and firefighter Doak Smith praised Buddy for the role he served in the community and how hard it would be to replace him. They worry that residents will try to bring them a new dog and although they don’t want to seem ungrateful, they remind everybody that Buddy’s position will not be filled after his retirement next Wednesday. For the past few years, the men at Station 69 observed that Buddy seemed to be slowing down and sleeping more. They especially noticed it on Fire Service Day on May 12, when the public is allowed free access to the station. In his heyday, Buddy would be on duty the entire day, greeting everybody who walked through the station and posing for photographs. ‘He knew how to get out there and do it,’ Cooper said. ‘Now the breaks are more frequent and he spends less time visiting.’ ‘When he looks up and sees little kids at the station, he’ll get up,’ Smith said. But the firemen have been worried because Buddy will occasionally growl and bark when strangers come into the kitchen. When Post photographer Rich Schmitt stopped by the station on Tuesday, Buddy was sound asleep on his pillow in the kitchen. He was awakened and, with a little difficulty, got up and walked over to greet his visitors, his tail wagging. After posing in front of the fire truck, he went to each visitor and waited for a head rub, then slowly walked back to the kitchen and plopped down again on his cushion. Unlike the three shifts of firemen (12 per shift) who rotate through Station 69 on different days, Buddy was a constant for the community. School field trips, families and children all gravitated to the personable dog, who was acquired as a puppy in 1995 from Sandra Jankowski of Brentwood, who bred champion Dalmatians. ‘He was rambunctious,’ Smith recalled, ‘but he had 36 people to bounce off.’ After a trial period, the men let democracy decide Buddy’s fate. ‘We voted whether to keep him,’ Cooper said, explaining that originally the decision wasn’t unanimous, but the ‘ayes’ prevailed and Buddy stayed. It is difficult for one dog to have so many ‘owners,’ but Buddy adapted well. The firemen held a contest to name the new mascot, inviting all kids 10-and-under to vote for either Sparky, Buddy, Smokey or Chief. A few years later, Mort’s Deli sponsored a contest to count Buddy’s spots. He had exactly 278. Buddy even made news. In 1996, he not only was the star of a live Alpo commercial with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show, he also appeared on the front page of the Post being rescued from the water after he slipped into the Los Angeles River during a routine river-rescue training exercise. A few years later the Post wrote about Buddy’s trip to the veterinarian to combat a brief bout with fleas, and later reported his emergency treatment for a dangerous urinary blockage. Once a permanent fixture, Buddy fit in well with the fire-station routine, riding on the truck to lesser fires (while wearing his own yellow brush jacket for protection), going with the men to neighborhood birthday parties, and riding in every Fourth of July parade. ‘He is one of a kind,’ Smith said. A personal record is kept for every firefighter, and Smith and Cooper gave the Post a copy of Buddy’s. His top skill was ‘community relations,’ closely followed by ‘testing hydrant paint.’ On the Skills Acquired through Hobbies page, Buddy’s were fetching a ball, commercial modeling, school demonstrations and birthday parties. Although his language proficiency was limited to English, he participated in several training courses, including obedience school (elementary), mounting apparatus to respond to emergency, sexual harassment training, and Pollywog studios for filming. His records also note that he received training for swift-water rescue training, although in this case Buddy was the one rescued. On October 10, 1996, the members of Fire Station 69 were on routine river rescue training when someone yelled, ‘Man in the river!’ To their surprise, it was Buddy, who had tried to take a drink from the side of the river and had fallen into the fast-flowing current. Buddy’s personal record also lists his medical woes. Before he was a year old, he was bitten in the nose by a rattlesnake. In 1995, he had kennel cough and two months later was neutered. Another medical entry reads ‘bleeding paws while chasing handball in parking lot.’ Yet another in February 1998 read ‘Hypothermia: Buddy fell into a swimming pool at the Presbyterian Conference Grounds’ and later that same year ‘Sore front shoulder after exercise’ball chasing.’ Three years later he bruised the right side of his body when he jumped over a three-foot wall that dropped 12 feet on the other side. Lately, his medical record has reflected his senior-citizen status. ‘He used to get on the fire truck whenever we got a call,’ Smith said, ‘but then his legs gave out.’ He had one knee replaced in 2005 and a second one replaced in 2006. All of his medical care has been paid for by the firefighters through their daily house dues. At one time, Buddy had a girlfriend, a fellow Dalmatian named Desiree, who lived in the neighborhood. He kept a photo of her pinned outside on his doghouse.

Moonday to Host Local Poets

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Moonday hosts poets Laurel Ann Bogen and Mary Lee Gowland at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9 at Village Books on Swarthmore. Bogen is the author of 10 books of poetry and short fiction including ‘Washing a Language’; ‘Fission’; ‘The Last Girl in the Land of the Butterflies’; ‘The Burning’; ‘Do Iguanas Dance, Under the Moonlight?’ and ‘Rag Tag We Kiss.’ From 1996 until 2002 she was literary curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where she coordinated the Writers in Focus poetry series. She has been an instructor of poetry and performance for the UCLA Extension Writers Program since 1990 and is well known for her lively readings. Selected Best Female Poet/Performer by L.A. Weekly. Recipient of the Curtis Zahn Poetry Prize from the Pacificus Foundation and two awards from the Academy of American Poets, her work has appeared in over 100 literary magazines and anthologies. Gowland graduated from Palisades Charter High School in 1967. Two years later her best-selling book of poems, ‘Tender Bough’, was published. In the 1970s she published two volumes of poetry and drawings. In the 1980s she became active in the L.A. poetry scene, hosting a monthly reading series, ‘Poetry on the Sand.’ In 1990 she moved to the Sierra Nevada foothills, where she teaches creative writing. Her poems, essays and articles have appeared in dozens of journals and magazines. Last year she published ‘Surprise Yourself! Fun Writing Exercises for Today’s Kids.’

Methodist Minister Promoted to Senior Pastor

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Barbara and Dr. John Nagel, recently appointed senior pastor at the Palisades United Methodist Church, will move into the church parsonage on Via de la Paz.
Barbara and Dr. John Nagel, recently appointed senior pastor at the Palisades United Methodist Church, will move into the church parsonage on Via de la Paz.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Two years ago, when Dr. John Nagel signed on as interim minister at the Palisades United Methodist Church for four months, he never considered it a career revival, leading to his promotion to senior pastor this week. Indeed with 42 years experience in parishes as varied as Wilshire UMC to Ojai UMC, Nagel had intended to retire. ‘At the time, I had a problem with my eyes lead me to believe that my career was over,’ he says. ‘But my vision was restored and I began to think that I still had a lot to give.’ Initially, Nagel agreed to step in as associate pastor for senior pastor the Rev. Karin Ellis while she was on maternity leave. But the four months stretched into two years, and Nagel is prepared to serve for a few more. Bishop Mary Ann Swenson appointed him senior pastor as of July 1. ‘Barbara and I really love it here, and now that I am the senior pastor, our commute will be easier as we will be living in the parsonage on Via de la Paz.’ His wife Barbara assists her husband in the day-to-day business of the church and accompanies him to the church every day. A few years ago the Nagels moved to Camarillo to be closer to their two sons and seven grandchildren. But, for now, Nagel sees his challenge to bring the Palisades’ founding church back into the community. ‘For years this church has struggled with its identity,’ he says. ‘I will try to let the community know that we’re here, that we’re a family church. ‘My perspective and my ministry is a positive one. God is a loving, forgiving and caring god, and we’re a church that’s the same.’ The Palisades United Methodist church is as old as the community, officially founded in 1922. One of its founding members Martha Patterson joined as a child in 1925, and the congregation of longtime members continues to foster a loving, caring community as well as shouldering a multitude of outreach programs. But as with all mainline churches, vitality depends on building membership, and that will continue to be Nagel’s focus. Currently, about 200 attend Sunday service. ‘We are in the process of trying to transition to open the church up for young families,’ Nagel says. Palisadian Chris Fracchiolla has recently been appointed by the Annual Conference an associate minister. A longtime member of the church and volunteer, Fracchiolla is going back to seminary and will work full time in the family ministry. He and youth minister Joey Hargrove are reaching out to families with after-school programs such as Treasure Island and the Captain’s program. Eighty kids have signed up for the church vacation bible camp. ‘I think that families will find a place within the community that is different from other mainline churches,’ Nagel says. ‘Our services are more informal than other Methodist services and I will really emphasize the personal touch in our worship service.’ Maybe Nagel didn’t know what he wanted to do when he was grown up, but the odds that he’d join the Methodist ministry were pretty good. His grandfather and his father were both Methodist ministers, each with over 40 years in Southern California churches. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from California Western University in San Diego, Nagel studied for the ministry at the Claremont School of Theology, and then directed his focus to parish ministry. ‘I always like local church ministry because I consider myself a people-person,’ he says. He was youth and education pastor for the Wilshire UMC and the Torrance UMC, senior minister in Ojai, for five years, and also in North Hollywood for another five years. He served as senior minister for the Westlake UMC for 20 years and the Rancho Bernardo UMC for three years. While Nagel says that he will be spending most of his time on the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the church, he plans to be actively engaged in evangelism and participate in the Palisades Ministerial Organization.

Shirley Lewis, 80; a Proud Liberal

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Shirley Lewis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, died June 26 at age 80 at her home in Pacific Palisades, where she had lived for 33 years. She was surrounded by her husband Gershon and their three daughters. Born to Philip and Bertha Brostoff in Chicago, Shirley moved with her family to Los Angeles in the midst of the Depression. She graduated from Roosevelt High in Boyle Heights, and also attended L.A. City College, East L.A. College, and Santa Monica College as part of her lifetime dedication to learning and enjoying art. She served with distinction as an officer and member of the Museum Service Council at LACMA for over 25 years. She was an excellent secretary and served as a member of the staff of the first Israeli consulate in Los Angeles from 1949 to 1952. She remembered the visit of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion to the office, when she was introduced as the English-speaking secretary and he quipped, ‘So she’s the shiksa.’ Later, she was administrative aide to George E. Brown, Jr. when he was first elected to the State Assembly. But the center of Shirley’s life was her family. She is mourned by and enveloped by love from her husband of 57 years, Gershon; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Lewis and Bill Penna of northern California, Ellen Lewis and Walther Hetzer of Vienna, Austria, and Susan and Steve Miles of Encino; grandchildren Paul, Samantha and Lauren Miles, Hanna and Rebecca Lewis-Hetzer, and Julia Penna Lewis; and numerous other relatives and friends. Shirley remembered the love and friendship of the Witz family, who took her and her parents into their home in Monterey Park when they first arrived from Chicago, and also love from Gershon’s extended Lewis family when she became part of it. This was very important for her, as she had no siblings. Shirley created an unbelievable group of friends that she and Gershon (also called Lee by her and by many acquaintances) touched, from politics, art, neighbors, Monterey Park (where they resided for 20 years before moving to the Palisades) and the Jewish community. Together with her family, these friends provided the support that enabled her to deal with the illnesses of her latter years with such strength and courage. With family and friends spread from California across the U.S. to Europe and Israel, having family gatherings and celebrations were of the utmost importance, as were those with friends. The Fourth of July fiesta at their home was a must, with margaritas and good Mexican food, followed by front-row seats in the backyard for the fireworks show. Shirley was renowned for her ‘class and style.’ No matter the situation or occasion, she was ‘always put together.’ She loved nice and beautiful clothes, not necessarily expensive ones, but with style. Her home was put together in the same manner. She wore the badge of Liberal with pride and was committed to peace. As recently as January, she was standing with a placard on the corner of Sunset and Swarthmore urging an end to the war. The Lewis family extends special thanks to Lupe Rivas for her loving assistance during the final few days; to Marge Herman, Shirley’s special friend for 70 years; and to the many friends in Pacific Palisades these past 33 years for their welcome. Particularly, thanks to their havurah at Kehillat Israel, to the seniors group at KI, and to KI’s staff and members for their support. The family moved to the Palisades because Shirley was a ‘beach’ person, and after Gershon finished his third term as councilman and mayor of Monterey Park, she said, ‘Let’s go to the Palisades.’ A smart decision! This beautiful, intelligent, caring woman with blue eyes, a happy smile, outstretched arms and love for all will be sorely missed. More than 150 mourners attended the funeral service at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) on June 29, which was conducted by Rabbi Sheryl Lewart and Cantor Chayim Frenkel of Kehillat Israel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the New Israel Fund, or the Rabbi Lewart Fund at Kehillat Israel.

Calendar for the Week of July 11

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Members of the Palisadian-Post staff will speak at the monthly Palisades AARP meeting, 2 p.m. in the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. The public is invited. THURSDAY, JULY 5 Zenon Neumark discusses and signs his memoir ‘Hiding in the Open,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. The author chronicles his escape from a Nazi slave labor camp and his experiences as a Jewish fugitive under false Polish Catholic identity, first in Warsaw, where he lived a double life working for opposing resistance groups, and later in Vienna. FRIDAY, JULY 6 The Theatre Palisades production of ‘A Few Good Men,’ 8 p.m. in Pierson Playhouse, corner of Haverford and Temescal Canyon Road. Plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through July 8. Ticket reservations: (310) 454-1970. MONDAY, JULY 9 Pajama Storytime for children of all ages, 7 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Parents and teddy bears welcome, too. Moonday, a monthly Westside poetry reading, 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Come early to sign up for open mike. TUESDAY, JULY 10 Story-Craft Time for ages 4 and up, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Tuesday Night Hikes with the Temescal Canyon Association will ascend Trailer Canyon to enjoy spectacular views from Radio Peak. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Temescal Gateway parking lot. Please, no dogs. Expect to be back between 8 and 9 p.m. Visit temcanyon.org or call (310) 459-5931. THURSDAY, JULY 12 “How to Change Your Life with Chinese Medicine,” a three-hour introductory seminar with Shanghai physician Dr. Esther Ting, 6 p.m. in room D-105 at Palisades High School on Bowdoin Street. Learn some simple yet time-tested tips to improve one’s diet, reduce weight and keep fit. The cost is $45 and refreshments will be served. Reservations: (310) 914-3572. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Dr. Fran Pastoria discusses and signs ‘Women of the Ages: Regaining Our Ancient Memory,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Fast-paced societal changes have alienated women from their internal world, causing loneliness and loss of true identity, says Pastoria, who was told by an Ancient Voice she refers to as the Woman of the Ages to write an Ancient Story that serves as a blueprint to maintain spiritual balance.

Going for the Gold

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Palisades Boxer Carlos Arce Hoping to Earn Spot on 2008 U.S. Olympic Team

Carlos Arce sharpens his reflexes on the speed bag at Gerry Blanck's Martial Arts Center.
Carlos Arce sharpens his reflexes on the speed bag at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Carlos David Arce can only laugh when he tells the story of the first time he met one of his boyhood idols, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. It was at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center in 2003 when Arce was training for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. “I walked right up to Ray, introduced myself and said ‘Hi champ. You’re talking to the future of boxing,”’ Arce recalls. “He had no idea who I was and he just said ‘Okay, kid.”’ When Arce failed to make the team he was devastated and quit the sport: “I couldn’t dig a hole big enough to bury myself in. I thought I’d never lace up a pair of gloves again.” Four years later, Arce is giving boxing another try and the confident Palisadian is poised to make the most of his second chance. In January, he moved back in with his mother and stepfather in the Alphabet Streets and is determined to make his gold medal dream a reality. “I’ve seen the other fighters,” says Arce, who turned 25 in April. “I’ve seen what they can do and I know what I can do.” Born in Nicaragua, Arce moved to Pacific Palisades when he was 10 years old. He attended Paul Revere Middle School and graduated from Palisades High in 2000 with good enough grades to earn a full-ride scholarship to UCLA. He lived in Westwood for seven years, taking classes off and on while he pursued his boxing career. After hanging up his gloves in 2004, Arce worked briefly as a stuntman on movie sets and even tried out twice for “The Contender,” a reality television boxing show hosted by Leonard and actor Sylvester Stallone. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in French and Spanish last year, but all along Arce was itching to get back in the ring. In May, Arce reached the semifinals at the Olympic Western Trials in Salt Lake City, Utah, earning the bronze, but the medal he covets is a different color. At a tournament in Cocoa Beach, Florida earlier that month, Arce was well ahead on points in his semifinal bout when the the referee inexplicably gave two standing eight counts even though he was unhurt. The experience taught him a valuable lesson: stay in the middle of the ring where you are more visible. “There are five judges and they each have two buttons in front of them, one for each fighter,” Arce explains. “An electronic scoring system registers a point whenever at least three judges press a button within a second of each other. Otherwise, it doesn’t count as a punch.” Although Arce’s style more closely resembles skilled technicians like Leonard, Muhammad Ali, Alexis Arguello and Oscar De La Hoya, he got hooked on pugilism after watching Felix Trinidad defend his welterweight title against ‘Yuri Boy’ Campas in 1995. “I’ll never forget it,” Arce says. “Tito [Trinidad’s nickname] came back to win by knockout after being knocked down himself. That fight gave me inspiration because it proved that in boxing you always have a shot as long as you don’t give up.” Arce has befriended world kickboxing champion and fellow Palisades resident Baxter Humby, whom he sees “almost every day” at Blanck’s studio. He even attends some of Humby’s fights. “Boxing shouldn’t be a brutal sport,” says Arce, who earned his blackbelt in Yoshukai Karate at Blanck’s studio in 1997 and expects to test for his third degree sometime this year. “That may be entertaining for the audience but it’s not good for the fighters. To me it’s an art, a science. The idea is to hit and not get hit.” His style would serve Arce well in the Olympics, where matches consist of four two-minute rounds and landing clean punches is more important than inflicting physical damage on an opponent. “I don’t engage my opponents toe-to-toe,” Arce says. “I fight Cuban-style. I stick and move, use my jab and counterpunch. One thing I’ve really improved since I started boxing again is my stamina.” Arce has an amateur record of 35-13 and is currently ranked sixth in the United States in the lightweight division (132 pounds). In January, he started working with former Olympic boxer Seb Zewdie, who coached Ethiopia’s national team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. So far, Arce has won nine of 11 bouts with his new trainer. Only one boxer from each weight class will make the Olympic team, so Arce knows he has some work to do before he punches his ticket to Beijing, China, site of the 2008 Summer Games. “I still have to move up five spots to be where I want to be so it’s important that I win from here on out,” Arce says. “You accumulate points every fight you win so I need to beat the guys ahead of me or get further in a tournament than they do.” Dedicated to his craft, Arce trains up to three times a day for six weeks in preparation for a tournament. He works out from 6 to 10 every morning at a gym in Reseda, drives back to the Palisades for a rest, then goes for a run down Temescal Canyon. After another short rest, he heads to Blanck’s studio for a sparring session. “When I’m training, I’m so focused,” Arce says. “It’s like I have tunnel vision.” Despite having asthma, a condition he eventually overcame, Arce began learning kickboxing at a young age. One reason was to learn how to protect himself from kids at school. “I don’t know what it was, but for some reason bullies always had it out for me,” Arce says. “They used to pick on me all the time and when I told the teacher that just made things worse.” The turning point came in sixth grade when he finally decided enough was enough and stood up to one of his classmates. “One boy in particular used to beat me up all the time and one day I hit him in the stomach and from then on he wanted to be my best friend,” Arce says. “He used to give me comic books and trading cards. I have no idea where that guy is today, but I’ve sort of used that incident as a stepping stone. From that moment on, I’ve always wanted to do something big with my life.” Arce has already been offered a spot on the Nicaraguan Olympic team but if he competes in the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China, he wants to be donning the red, white and blue. “Winning the gold medal is all that matters right now,” Arce says. “I live here in America and I want to represent my country and the Palisades.” He also isn’t thinking about a professional career. Not yet, anyway. “I’m not in boxing for the money,” he says. “I’ve had so many people tell me to turn pro but without that medal, forget it!”

PaliHi Hires Athletic Director

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Rich McKeon is the new athletic director at Palisades Charter High.
Rich McKeon is the new athletic director at Palisades Charter High.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Although he was hired at the end of May, Monday was Rich McKeon’s first official day as athletic director at Palisades High and his first order of business was organizing his cramped office adjacent to the boys’ locker room and delving into the stack of mail piled up on his desk. He joked that his second priority was to make sure he gets all the buses running on time. Aside from the grisly details of his job, however, McKeon has much loftier goals in mind for his new school. Chief among them is filling coaching vacancies for sports like varsity baseball, cross country and track and creating a positive athletic environment on campus. “I consider this a great opportunity to work at a great school with a proud sports tradition,” said McKeon, who was previously a P.E. teacher and coach for 20 years at Taft High in Woodland Hills. “Knowing the football field is being redone is exciting because in a few months I’ll be responsible for overseeing a brand new facility and I’m looking forward to that.” With over 25 years of teaching and coaching experience in the Los Angeles Unified School District, McKeon brings a wealth of knowledge to the job. He grew up near Hartford, Connecticut and earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Upon moving to Southern California McKeon spent three years teaching at a junior high and another two years at Hamilton High before transferring to Taft, where he coached baseball for 13 years, boys golf for six years, girls golf for two years and also coached frosh/soph football. He currently resides in Culver City. McKeon replaces David Keese, who resigned May 7 due to health problems.

Howland’s Camp is “Slam Dunk”

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UCLA Coach Teaches Finer Points of Basketball to Youth at Palisades High

UCLA men's basketball coach Ben Howland congratulates players from his camp during Friday's awards ceremony in the PaliHi gym.
UCLA men’s basketball coach Ben Howland congratulates players from his camp during Friday’s awards ceremony in the PaliHi gym.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Lorenzo Mata left the gymnasium with a big smile on his face last Thursday afternoon after entertaining a camp full of wide-eyed kids with a dazzling display of post moves and dunks. No, Mata wasn’t at Pauley Pavilion. He was one of the UCLA players who gave a demonstration to kids during Coach Ben Howland’s week-long youth basketball camp at Palisades High. “I really enjoyed being here,” said Mata, who stayed an hour afterwards to autograph balls and shoes for a line of aspiring youngsters. “Just looking at the kids and seeing the smiles on their faces makes it all worth it.” Open to boys and girls ages 6-14, Howland’s camp offered specialized instruction with an emphasis on the fundamentals essential to a developing a player’s skills in areas like rebounding, ball-handling, passing, defense, free throw shooting and jump shooting. Players were separated into three age groups and, after a week of drills, practice and games, a ceremony was held Friday afternoon with Howland presenting the awards. “Every one of you should be proud for making it through the week,” Howland said. “We wanted you to have fun but we also wanted you to learn about basketball. I’ve seen so much improvement from so many of you throughout the week.” Howland pointed to Arron Afflalo, the leader of last season’s UCLA squad who was picked in the first round of the NBA draft, as an example of how important playing defense is at the college level. Auburn was champion of the SEC Division (grades 1-2), Washington won the PAC-10 Division (grades 3-5) and the Lakers edged the Spurs , 66-64, in the finals of the NBA Division (grades 6-8). In addition to Howland’s own staff, Palisades High basketball coaches James Paleno, Mike Sutton and Torino Johnson and former Dolphin players Steve McMaryion and Ed Estavan also volunteered as coaches and referees. “I had a blast coaching the Spurs,” said McMaryion, a 2000 PaliHi alum who played at the University of Hawaii-Hilo from 2003-05. “We played our best game of the whole week in the finals.”

Locals Lead SaMo Softball

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After a grueling seven games in two days, the U-10 Gold of Santa Monica emerged as champions at the Amateur Softball Association Fastpitch All-Star Tournament June 23-24 in Diamond Bar. With the help of four Palisadians, the Gold compiled a 6-1 record in the 16-team tournament, losing only their first game to El Segundo, 3-1. After that, the Gold reeled off six straight–beating Chino 12-4, Diamond Bar Silver 12-2, Diamond Bar Gold 8-2, Garden Grove 3-0, Northridge 2-1, and finally Paramount 9-3 in the championship game. Stellar defense, gutsy pitching, timely hitting and aggressive baserunning were the difference-makers for Santa Monica. “Northridge was our toughest opponent,” Gold Manager Deana Cavanaugh said. “They had scored in double digits against everyone before playing us, and we shut them down with our pitching and defense.” The game went into extra innings, with the winning run being scored after a delayed steal of third base by Gold pitcher Jackie Carr and a sharp RBI grounder by shortstop Christine Maddox. Carr and first baseman Courtney Carswell attend St. Matthew’s School while second baseman Erin Samuel lives in Sunset Mesa and outfielder Miranda Andrew goes to Calvary Christian Elementary. The Gold’s defense was rock solid throughout the tournament, led by Maddox, Carswell, Caitlin Cavanaugh at third base, Natalie Montelongo at catcher, Andrew and fellow outfielders Frankie Golic, Coco Schwartz, Ruby Toolin and Dylan Gee. “We had the best defense, especially up the middle, of any team in the tournament–period,” Gold Co-Coach Dave Carr said. Santa Monica’s offensive attack was led by Samuel, Carr, Maddox, Cavanaugh, Montelongo and designated hitter Annie Quine, who led the team in RBIs. Carr was voted Most Valuable Player after pitching the Gold to four victories in five starts over two days. In the championship game, Santa Monica needed four pitchers–Maddox, Carr, Cavanaugh, and Samuel–to secure victory. Montelongo threw to Maddox, who tagged out a Paramount runner attempting to steal second, for the final out. “This team grew up over the weekend,” Gold Co-Coach Alan Juarez said. “We had to learn how to push through the fatigue at the end of tournaments against the best teams.”

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2007

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

BEAUTIFUL WHITEWATER VIEWS, 3 bdrm, 2 ba home above Bel Air Bay Club. $3,195,000. Agent, (310) 459-3493

LOTS FOR SALE 1a

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD A BUTTERFLY FLY BY? Now you can. Beautiful 4.9 acres in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Awesome views, total privacy, paved road, ocean breezes. All utilities underground. Incredible reduced price, only $375,000. Call Alex, Agent, (805) 440 4418

BEAUTIFUL UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN view lot on Kohala Coast of the big island. 200 yards from water. You can see & hear the whales! 1.1 acres. Flat graded, 600 ft of rock walls. Plans & building permits. $740,000. Option trade for condo or townhouse in Palisades. Call to email photos: (808) 987-8523

HOMES WANTED 1b

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

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

FULLY RENOVATED 3 story Mediterranean home. 1/2 block from beach. Built by J. Paul Getty for his mistress. 4 bdrm, 6 ba, billiard room w/ wet bar. 800 bottle wine cellar, 4 person elevator, several patios & decks & a multi-level yard w/ jacuzzi. Hardwood flrs, California tile, steam shower, 2 indoor Jacuzzi tubs, 3-car garages, loft storage. $13,000/mo. One or more year lease required. For more information or to set up an appointment please contact us at (213) 494-0059 or at fidel68@sbcglobal.net

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d

PACIFIC PALISADES CONDO. For lease for sr. citizen. Must be over 60 years of age. 1 BR+1 BA with wood floors. Close to shopping and the beach. All utilities are included. Available immediately. $1,399/mo. For more info, please call (310) 979-4170

PALISADES CONDO. 2+2, Walk to village. Woodsy view, open den, AC, W/D in sec/ bldg., 2 car pking, storage, pool, jacuzzi, gym. $2,900/mo. Avail 8/1. Nancy, (310) 995-5257 or (310) 454-5257

WANTED TO RENT 3B

WANTED: SMALL OFFICE space for actor and her assistant in Palisades or surrounding area. Wanting to move in immediately. Please call (310) 573-6288

PALISADES HOMEOWNER would like to use your heated pool 1 hr per day, 4 days a week for physical therapy. Will pay. Call Carol, (310) 573-9314

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades. Newly painted, renovated suite with new pergo laminated floors. Pleasant office space located in village. 862 sq. ft. Call Maria, (310) 230-6712 x114

PALISADES OFFICE SPACES avail in the heart of the VILLAGE including those measuring approximately: 1) single suites ranging between 150-300 sf, windows in each office and balconies; 2) 800 sf 2 room suite and reception area with large windows, great natural, light and a balcony; 3) 976 sf with reception area, 2 private offices, private bathroom, hardwood floors; 4) 1,440 sf penthouse/loft space broken out into 4 separate offices, includes private bathroom and decks with gorgeous views of the Santa Monica mountains; 5) 2,007 sf, great exposure; 6) 2,477 sf; 7) 3,310 sf with a fantastic build-out. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Kim at (310) 591-8789 or e-mail leasing@hp-cap.com

OFFICES FOR SHORT to medium term sublet available with potential for long term with the right person in the heart of Pacific Palisades. Prefer media-oriented and creative ventures. Office furniture and many business tools included as well as potential use of world class recording studio. Available immediately. (310) 230-2050

OCEAN VIEW OFFICES for rent in creative suite on Sunset and PCH in Spectrum Club bldg. Near great restaurants. 3 brand new offices available now. DSL/fax and phone lines with call answering will be in. Furnishing available. Shared conference room, kitchen area. Just sit down and do business. $900 to $1,200/mo., depending on size and view and services. Call Pam, Jen or Rob, (310) 230-6866

VACATION RENTALS 3e

RV SPACES for rent across the street from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,200-$1,400/mo. Call (310) 454-2515

SUMMER VACATION RENTAL. Sweeping ocean views of the “Queen’s Necklace” to Palos Verdes and Catalina Island! 4,400 sf private home on prestigious Paseo Miramar in Pacific Palisades. Fully furnished home sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms (2 King, 1 Queen). 4.5 bathrooms, exercise room, media room with 50” plasma, HDTV, Direct TV, wireless internet, private courtyard patio and huge Oceanside terrace. Staffed with gardener and housekeeper/cook. US $3,500 per week, plus deposit. Avail. mid-July thru August 07. (310) 230-7929

PERSONALS 6b

SEMPER FI: To be always faithful to God, country, fellow Marines & all people who fight for freedom & peace. Ray Nasser, U.S. Marine, 16321 PCH #63, Pacific Palisades CA 90272. (310) 454-7432

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

CLARE’S SECRETARIAL SERVICES. Providing all aspects of administrative/bookkeeping support in the home or office. (310) 430-6701

OVERLOADED WITH CLUTTER? All Areas Organized can restore order to any home, office or garage w/ effective organizing solutions. Including: paper management, desk overhauls, home office set-ups, clutter control, closet organization, filing & storage systems. Save time, energy, money & space while reducing stress! Professional, reliable & non-judgmental. Locally based in Pacific Palisades. Call (310) 562-7271 for consultation. Member National Association of Professional Organizers.

CAN HELP YOU ORGANIZE areas in your home to create more open space. Housekeeping workshop is also available for you and/or your housekeeper. Workshop includes food preparation. Please call (310) 488-0609

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

MISCELLANEOUS 7k

SEEKING P/T employment as an exec. assist. or personal shopper. Complete bookkeeping & computer skills (Mac & PC). Extensive writing, research & buying experience. Reliable, N/S, mature, Wellesley grad., local refs. SM Cyn. resident. (310) 454-6511

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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

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

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

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

AVAILABLE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. Experienced, local references, own transportation. Imelda or Yolanda, (818) 941-9768, (213) 618-1969 or (213) 804-7778

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. References, excellent work. Many years experience. Call Rosie, (323) 240-8642

HOUSEKEEPER available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Full time. I love dogs. Wonderful references. Some English. Call Hilda, (323) 788-4052

HOUSEKEEPER, EXPERIENCED, MATURE English speaking, car, CDL. Will keep your home sparkling clean w/ personal care+more options. Loves animals. Refs. (310) 754-0545

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Monday-Friday, own transportation, CDL, local references. Call Blanca, (213) 487-9302

HOUSEKEEPER, EXPERIENCED, 17 YEARS, reliable, local references, own car, CDL, insurance. Available Monday & Wednesday. Please call Rufina, (310) 836-8853 or (310) 663-4853

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday, Thursday & Friday. Local references. Call Theresa, (323) 567-3032

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

ELDER CARE in your home. Available in the day, M-F. Excellent local references. 10 years experience. Own transportation. CDL. Insured. Call Sandy, cell, (818) 272-3400, or hm, (818) 896-7696

LIVE-OUT 12 hrs/day (more if necessary). $15/hr. Certified nursing assistant w/CPR. Excellent local references. Insured, CDL, own transportation. Cell, (213) 712-0231 or hm (323) 661-0799

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. Cell, (310) 498-5380, (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

MOVING & HAULING 11b

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

TREE SERVICE 11d

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

NUTRITION 12d

NEEDED! 12 PEOPLE to lose 20 or more pounds in the next 30 days! Send $5.00 plus a 9×12 self-addressed $1.75 stamped manila envelope to: B. Beggs, P.O. Box 1688, Pacific Palisades 90272.

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

MISCELLANEOUS 13i

GLASS RESTORATION. Shower doors/windows sparkle! Hardwater deposits expertly removed. Acid graffiti/scratches gone! Glass Saver Tech, (323) 337-2581. Lic. #37810036 glassavertech@yahoo.com

CATERING 14

LUAU PARTY SUPPLIES for 200+ people. Torches, leis, paper/plastic dinnerware, glasses, limbo dance set, decorations etc. (310) 471-1240

PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g

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

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

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

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

BE HAWAIIAN ROYALTY. Learn classic longboard surfing this summer from experienced veteran surfer. All equipment provided, private & semi-private instruction. Mark, (310) 529-2340

PERSONAL TRAINER 15c

LOSE WEIGHT, TONE UP, and FEEL GREAT with DQT FITNESS. Experienced trainer with B.A. in Kinesiology. Individual and outdoor all female sessions. Call or e-mail today! (310) 383-7081 • DQTfitness@yahoo.com

BASEBALL LESSONS! Enthusiastic about your child’s success and confidence! Improve hitting, fielding, pitching, throwing. Serving West L.A. (626) 827-2278

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

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. EXPERIENCED TUTOR 20+ YEARS. Children & adults, 20+ yrs teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly special ed teacher. Call (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

EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grades, levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT • Children, adults • 7 yrs exper. • Great refs. Noelle, (310) 273-3593

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

LANGUAGE ARTS TUTOR AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER. Grades 6-12: Test Prep., College Apps., Homework Help, Study Skills. Credentialed teacher w/ classroom experience. Excellent refs. Christa, (310) 210-6222. www.geocities.com/christabackstrom

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

MATURE BRITISH TUTOR offers expert help in math, Latin, etc. Local references. Special summer rates. (310) 399-1975

CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c

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

ELECTRICAL 16h

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

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

FENCES 16j

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

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

FLOOR CARE 16m

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

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

HART HARDWOOD FLOORING. Best pricing. Sr. discounts, quality workmanship. Bamboo, maple, oak and laminate. Installation & refinishing. Call for free quote. Lic. #763767. Ron, (310) 308-4988

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

HANDYMAN 16o

HANDYMAN • HOOSHMAN. Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Lic. #560299. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, 24 Hr.

LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464

LOCAL RESIDENT, LOCAL CLIENTELE. Make a list, call me. I specialize in repairing, replacing all those little nuisances. Not licensed; fully insured; always on time. 1 Call, 1 Guy: Marty, (310) 459-2692

HANDYMAN • PAINTING • DRYWALL REPAIRS • Water damage repair • Small carpentry work • Tile • 17 years EXCELLENT service & experience. FREE ESTIMATES! Call (310) 502-1168. Not lic.

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

SPIROS PAINTING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Painting on the Westside since 1980. Lic. #821009. Fax and phone: (310) 826-6097. NO JOB is too small or too big for Spiro the Greek

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

COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New homes • Kitchen+Bath remodeling • Additions. Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction today, (310) 230-2930

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

RECEPTIONIST-ORTHODONTIC OFFICE. Exclusive practice in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity—Salary DOE. Please call (310) 454-0317

MOVIE EXTRAS/MODELS: Earn up to $200 per day. All looks needed to work with film and TV production companies. No exp. req. Call (888) 585-8870

MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED: Busy, fast-paced Family Practice/Internal Medicine office in Pacific Palisades seeking a full time experienced medical assistant. Immediate opportunity with great growth potential. Please fax your resume to Crystal/Audrey, (310) 230-0284

WANTED: MOTHER’S HELPER. Want to earn some cash for the summer? Overworked Palisades mom needs help with 7-year-old boy. Car+English a must! Saturday’s only. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $13/hr. Please call (310) 230-2992

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

RECEPTIONIST FOR riding stable in Topanga. Organized, good people skills, some computer, good phones, friendly outgoing. F/T or P/T but in particular, Friday/Saturday/Sunday. Call Corey, office (310) 455-1116, or evenings, (310) 454-8751

HAIR SALON IN Pacific Palisades has rental space available. Hairstylist, manicurist. Call (310) 600-7362

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, City of Malibu. $45,636-$59,327 annually (salary range to increase July 1, 2007), plus excellent benefits. Performs variety of paraprofessional accounting duties in support of accounts payable/receivable, payroll & specialized accounting & financial functions. Application deadline: July 13, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Check www.ci.malibu.ca.us or call (310) 456-2489 ext. 325 for details

ACCOUNTING CLERK, City of Malibu. $36,032-$46,842 annually, plus benefits (Salary range to increase July 1, 2007). Performs a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of accounts payable/ receivable, and specialized accounting and financial functions. Application deadline is July 13, 2007. Check www.ci.malibu.ca.us or call (310) 456-2489 ext. 325 for details

PART-TIME BABYSITTER wanted to care for boys age 4 & 2. Help needed Wednesdays or Thursdays and 1 night a week. English speaking preferred and valid CDL a plus. Call Cory, (310) 990-2626

RECEPTIONIST, P/T, 20-35 hrs. New relaxed holistic MD practice in PP. Start Aug. 13. NO insurance billing/typing. You: warm, dependable, good communication/organization skills. Retiree OK. Call (702) 387-2332, fax (702) 478-5023

EXPERIENCED HEALTH. Personal assisting MD in medical office in West L.A. Flexible hours. Salary open. Fax resume, (310) 231-0337

TEMPORARY P/T assistant work for broadcaster/ producer. We organize materials/files/errands. Must be computer savvy. Choose your hours. P/T one month with opportunity for lengthier more full time. Call (310) 459-0271

LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER. Must speak English, drive, good references, F or P/T. Live out. Call Debbie, (310) 459-9270 or (310) 200-0931

SEEKING LIVE-IN weekend childcare for Palisades family. Hours: Friday noon until Sunday 7 p.m. every weekend. Experience with twins helpful. Contact (310) 874-8508

FULL TIME RECEPTION: Physical therapy clinic in Pacific Palisades. Organized, good interpersonal skills, some computer. Ph: (310) 454-0060, fax (310) 454-0065

P/T OFFICE ASSIST. wanted for busy fitness ctr. in Pac Pal Village. 5-6 mornings/wk, incl Sat’s. Must love exercise & people. (310) 459-9845

F/T HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. Position avail. for an exceptional housekeeper. Seeking very organized, detail-oriented, competent, energetic, trustworthy housekeeper to care for a beautiful home. Nice stable work environment. Must have excellent refs., legal status, CDL. Must be available for varied work schedule including weekends. Salary commensurate with experience. (310) 454-5062

AUTOS 18b

2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S, prosecco, black interior, 41K miles, navigation, xenon lights, new tires, new brakes, heated seats, local owner. $39,000. (310) 612-1676

BEAUTIFUL CONDITION 1998 Mercedes E320, Black opal, silver rims, low mileage, grey leather.Call (310) 230-9701

FURNITURE 18c

POOL TABLE, excellent condition. 8’ Chelsea Pocket table. English dark oak finish. Dark green cloth with matching cue. $500. (310) 454-8804

STANLEY ENTERTAIN. CENTER, cherry, shaker style, 3 pieces, 2 w/ shelves and lwr doors, one tv cab. w/ doors. 78” h x 105” w x 41/24” d. $950. Buyer transports. (310) 471-4128.

WHITE LACQUER KAWAI studio model piano with bench. (310) 454-7018

Brand New Custom Linen Sectional (marine blue). NEVER BEEN USED! 84” by 72.” Please call Kristin Keefe, (310) 459-8314

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

MOVING SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Friday & Saturday, July 6th & 7th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 470 Wynola St. No early birds!

WHOLE HSE! Antiques! Coffee, side tables/night stands/cabinets/chairs/ottomans/bar/DR set, 6 chairs/kids beds/queen bed/hsehold Kitch goods/patio set/electronics/clothes/toys/Tools/lots more grt stuff! 545 Lucero (Sunset/Paseo Miramar). FRI.-SAT., June 29-30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/details:www.bmdawson.com

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! 507 Via de la Paz. Sat., June 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No early birds. Baby changing table, bikes, jogger stroller, electronics, clothes, books, toys, gifts, cool stuff galore!

GREAT REDECORATG/MOVING SALE! ‘50s pottery, Outdoor table/chairs, Antique mirrors, ironwood bedside tables, Subzero frig, microwave, wrought iron curtain rods, Fantastic light fixtures, bookshelves, and SO much more. 16854 Livorno Dr. (near Marquez). FRI.-SAT., June 29-30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

BORZOI PUPPIES AKC. First shots • First visit to vet. $1,500 firm. Call Scott at (323) 663-1664

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED INDEPENDENCY DAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4. THE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE FOR THE JULY ISSUE WILL BE FRIDAY, JUNE 29, AT 11 A.M.

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