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Mustang All-Stars Eliminated

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Palisades catcher Paul Kirkpatrick lunges to tag a Pico Rivera runner at home plate in Saturday's Mustang All-Star game at the Field of Dreams.
Palisades catcher Paul Kirkpatrick lunges to tag a Pico Rivera runner at home plate in Saturday’s Mustang All-Star game at the Field of Dreams.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

For the second straight year, the Palisades Pony Baseball Association hosted the Mustang All-Star tournament, only this time home field advantage was not enough for Palisades to advance to the next round. After hosting the District playoffs a year ago, Palisades got a bye this year and hosted last weekend’s Sectionals tournament at the Palisades Recreation Center’s Field of Dreams complex. In its first game on Friday, Palisades lost to Norwalk, 13-9, despite multiple hits by third baseman Bryant Falconello, shortstop Matt McGeagh, outfielder/catcher Jack McGeagh and second baseman Cameron Radenberg. Facing elimination on Saturday, Palisades fell behind early to Pico Rivera before mounting a comeback in the last three innings. Palisades rallied for three runs to pull within 11-8 in the bottom of the sixth inning had the bases when the game ended. Falconello, Matt and Jack McGeagh, first baseman/pitcher Cade Hulse and outfielder/catcher Matt Douglas each had key hits in Palisades’ comeback attempt. Rounding out the squad were pitcher/outfielder Daniel Hackman, catcher/pitcher Paul Kirkpatrick, outfielder Tyler McMorrow, pitcher/outfielder Jed Moscot, outfielder/second baseman Reece Pascoe, outfielder/pitcher Anthony Poulos and first baseman Hunter Price. The squad was coached by Rick McGeagh, Marc Douglas and Bruce Hulse. Predators Head to Cooperstown The Palisades Predators, a 12-year-old travel team consisting of players from the PPBA, was selected to play in next week’s Cooperstown Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational tournament in Cooperstown, New York. Participating teams will spend seven days and six nights in the Baseball Village clubhouses and each team is guaranteed to play at least eight games. The venue has 22 professionally groomed and lighted diamonds, all with grass infields and eight-foot high stadium walls. In addition the tournament, there are four skills competitions. Representing the PPBA will be Predators Hagen Smith, Chris Groel, Kyle Warner, Jackson Nethercot, Nathan Dodson, Mike Lamb, John Fracchiolla, Chad Kanoff, Charlie Jeffers, Sam Wasserman, Jack Jordan and Taylor Stokes. Head coaches are High Dodson and Rob Lamb.

James Robinson, 76; Korean War Veteran

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James Dale Robinson.
James Dale Robinson.

James Dale Robinson passed away peacefully on June 23 in Santa Monica at the age of 76. Born November 25, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Glover and Edna Robinson. James fought with the U.S. Marines in the Korean War. After receiving a degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois, he spent a large portion of his career working for Armco Steel. He enjoyed classical music, storytelling, and always loved a good joke. In 2001, James moved with his wife Darlene Hammes from Couer d’ Alene, Idaho, to Pacific Palisades in order to be near his grandchildren. He worked for the Palisadian-Post from 2002-04. James was preceded in death by his parents. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons Scott and Tom of Wisconsin; grandson Billy of Milwaukee; daughters Carol of Ohio and Jane of San Diego; stepsons Greg Hammes (Debbie) of Carmel, Indiana, Gary Hammes (Lisa) of Union, Kentucky; and stepdaughter Sue Marguleas (Anthony) of Pacific Palisades. He will also be missed by his grandchildren: Max, Sam, Anna and Jack Marguleas; Kelsey and Katie Hammes; and Jessica Hammes. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at Corpus Christi Church (890 Toyopa Drive). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James’ name to Corpus Christi Church or Corpus Christi School.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 12, 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

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

GREAT 4 BD, 3 BA, office, den, large spa. Queen’s Necklace, ocean views, quiet cul-de-sac. Available Sept. One year minimum. Unfurnished $8,000/mo. Furnished $8,500/mo. Call (310) 457-1522

UNF./FURN. PALI. LEASE AVAIL 8/20. 3,3 + hm office, wd flrs. Ocn Vus. Broker Ellen McCormick. $6,500/month. (310) 230-3707

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

2+2 VILLAGE CONDO. Large living room, den, dining rm, F/P, balcony, all appliances, new paint & carpet, W/D, pool and gym. 1 year lease at $3300/month. Ready now! (310) 454-4713, (310) 617-0600

WANTED TO RENT 3b

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

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades. Newly painted, renovated suite with new pergo laminated floors. Pleasant office space located in village. 862 sq. ft. Call Ness, (310) 230-6712 x105

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

UPSTAIRS OFFICE, 855 Via de la Paz. Avail. Sept. 1, $569/mo. 1 mo. rent + $1,200 sec. dep. Call for appt.: (310) 454-4668

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

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS. Enjoy the summer in this partially furnished 2+2, unique beach lease. Across the street from renowned surf spot at Sunset Beach. Large oceanside deck, minutes to town, white-water views. What a great way to spend the summer! $4,500/month, can start July 15. Broker, (310) 317-9327

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

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

CUSTOM FILM & VIDEO TRANSFER 7l

Transfer Your Precious Home Movies to Perfect DVDs. We transfer all videotape formats, old movie film, 35mm slides to DVD, with 54 visual on screen chapters. Free pick-up & delivery. IMAGINE VIDEO SERVICES. Tel. (310) 256-7299. www.imaginevideo.biz

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

BABYSITTER/MOTHER’S HELPER, experienced, reliable, fun, car + English. Available immediately. Able to cook & clean. (714) 296-6512

EXPERIENCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING European nanny looking for F/T or P/T position. Good DMV record and excellent references. Call (818) 481-1549

LOOKING FOR NANNY position. Full or part-time, live-out, own transportation. Local references, excellent English. Available now. Please call Marta, (323) 517-6640

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

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE M-F. References. Call Maria, (818) 398-8137

CLEANING SERVICE. Homes, apartments, and offices. Independent, hard-working and local references. Call Reina, (310) 223-2467

HOUSEKEEPER, REFERENCES, EXPERIENCED. Own transportation. Speaks some English. Available Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. Call Carol, (323) 299-1797. Call evenings, or cell, (818) 742-5680

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. Own transportation. CDL, great local references. 10 years experience. Call (323) 735-6382, cell (310) 590-9763

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

RESPONSIBLE, VERY CARING & patient Chinese female seeks live-in position for assistance & companionship to elderly or special needs persons. Jean, (310) 980-8187

CAREGIVER/ELDERCARE AVAILABLE M-F, day or night. 15 years experience, 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. 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

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

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

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

SUMMER REVIEW & REINFORCEMENT Keep student skills fresh. 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

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

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

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

EXPERIENCED HOUSE PAINTING, 30 yrs local. Spray-oil-refinishing. Stars welcome. Also carpentry, masonry, sealing, retaining walls, landscaping, concrete, drywall, tile, rock waterfalls. (310) 457-4652

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

D SQUARE CONSTRUCTION. Bonded, Insured. References available. St. Lic. #822701 B, C-33. David R. Dwyer, (323) 373-9630

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

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

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

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

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

MOTHER’S HELPER WANTED, 1-year-old boy. Weekdays, approx. 3 hours/day, flexible times. High school/college student preferred. Starting $8/hour. Nicole, (310) 926-8826

SOCIAL SERVICES. Day & residential programs for adults w/ developmental disabilities in Malibu. F/T positions w/ benefits: Job coach, M-F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Direct support professional, M-F, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekend positions also available. (310) 457-6052

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

PALISKATES IS SEEKING a general sales manager & assistant sales manager. Qualifications: Min. 2 years retail management, exp. merchandising/buying background preferred. Superior references required. Proficient in Quickbooks. Full time. Email or fax resume & salary history. Include cover letter. Paliskates@yahoo.com. Fax (310) 230-4536

PALISKATES IS SEEKING retail sales assistants. Full & part time. Highly motivated, energetic w/ great communication skills. Aware of current fashion trends, flexible schedules, some sales experience, excellent customer service. Email or fax resume & salary history. Include cover letter. Paliskates@yahoo.com. Fax (310) 230-4536

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

AUTOS 18b

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

‘92 LEXUS ES 300, garaged, care, tan-leather, moonroof, CD changer, 107K miles, black. $3,950. Private party. To see or demo, (310) 454-0250

FURNITURE 18c

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

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

RIVIERA GARAGE SALE! Saturday, July 14th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1520 San Remo Dr. Household items galore! Priced to sell!!

35TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES LAWN SALE. Hall tree, Victorian chests, rocking chairs, antique children’s furniture, great wood boxes, iron chandelier, fine glass, china, copper, brass, silver, pottery, Indian baskets, jewelry, collectors tools. Railroad & coach lanterns. Linens, laces, tablecloths, ethnic clothing, much orientalia, including wooden peasant pieces. Country kitchen, Western collectables, wagon wheels, merry go round horses. SAT & SUN, July 14-15, 9:30 a.m. NO EARLIER. 5838 Bonsall Dr., Zuma Canyon, Malibu.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! Saturday, July 14, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 947 Kagawa. Furniture, clothing, children’s clothing, books, toys, and much, much more!

GARAGE SALE. Sunday, July 15. 16000 block of Northfield between Wildomar & Almar. Multi-family; furniture & home decor to clothing & electronics. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. NO EARLY BIRDS.

A DIVERSE MIX! Stickley bench/antique Lenox glassware/2 motor bikes/state-of-the-art Karaoke machine. Classic curved cherry desk/hand-painted armoire/60s headboard & side tables/round iron patio table & 5 chairs/curio shelf/iron hall table & mirror, framed prints/ceramic lamps/records/cds/jewelry/clothes! Lots more! 1370 Avenida de Cortez (Sunset/Palisades Dr.). FRI.-SAT., July 13-14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/details: www.bmdawson.com.

MOVING SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Friday & Saturday July 13th & 14th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 470 Wynola St. No early birds.

GARAGE SALE, SAT. morning, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 855 Hartzell St. Many household items. Furniture & much more. No Early Birds!

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

BEAUTIFUL TOY POODLE puppies for sale. Had first shots & vet check-up. Extremely healthy. Really good with kids. Call (310) 457-3100

ADORABLE AKC MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Red female, black & tan female. Available now. Call Julie Sterling, (310) 573-1150

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

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

Calendar for the Week of July 12

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THURSDAY, JULY 12 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. FRIDAY, JULY 13 Final weekend of the Theatre Palisades production of ‘A Few Good Men,’ directed by Sherry Coon, at Pierson Playhouse on Haverford. Tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: 454-1970, or visit www.theatrepalisades.org. SUNDAY, JULY 15 Summer Splash, a free, family-oriented activity hosted by the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, 5-7 p.m., in the Y’s Temescal Canyon pool. MONDAY, JULY 16 The Classics Under 200 Pages Book Club will discuss ‘Candide’ by Voltaire at its monthly meeting, 6:45 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room. New members are invited. The August selection is ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde. TUESDAY, JULY 17 Story-Craft Time, ‘suggested’ for ages 4 and up, 4 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Tuesday Night Hikes with the Temescal Canyon Association will be an easy hike up Topanga’s Dead Horse Trail. 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. Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association board meeting, 7 p.m., Rustic Canyon Recreation Center. Public invited. Howard Frank Mosher signs ‘On Kingdom Mountain,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. (See story, page 15.) WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Monthly meeting of the Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee, 7 p.m. in the old gym at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real. The public is invited. Malibu/Palisades Orchid Society hosts speaker Catherine Lee, 7 p.m. in the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Public invited. Palisadian John Haslett presents a discussion and slide show highlighting ‘Voyage of the Manete’o: The Education of a Modern-Day Expeditioner,’ 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library. (See story, page 15.) THURSDAY, JULY 19 Tom Stern discusses and signs ‘CEO Dad: How to Avoid Getting Fire by Your Family,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Stern delivers a humorous business book that is packed with dozens of spot-on cartoons that illustrate the serious real-life conflicts that business executives everywhere have with the people they love. FRIDAY, JULY 20 Release party for ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,’ in the hours leading up to midnight at Village Books on Swarthmore. Everybody is invited to come in costume and enjoy games, snacks and a costume contest before the final Harry Potter book goes on sale. Friends of the Library and the local AARP chapter will show ‘Calamity Jane’ starring Doris Day and Howard Keel, 2:00 p.m., Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real.

Sunset Crash Kills Rustic Canyon Teen

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Rustic Canyon resident Richard Dillon Henry, 17, driving west on Sunset Boulevard, lost control of his car, swerved off the road and struck a tree last Thursday at 1:42 a.m., just beyond Rivas Canyon Road. The car slid on the driver’s side into trees, causing the roof to collapse in on Henry, who was driving alone. Firemen at Station 69 responded and used the Jaws of Life to remove doors, the side panel and roof in order to extricate the young man, a senior at Palisades Charter High School. The L.A. County Coroner and investigators were called to the scene. According to West Traffic Division Officer Tucker, who is investigating the accident, ‘It appears that he was going too fast for the roadway.’ However, Henry had almost reached the exit to his home, at Brooktree Road, and normally would have been slowing down to turn left at the light. Officer Tucker is looking into an eyewitness report that a second car might have been involved in the accident. The eyewitness, who was driving eastbound on Sunset, told police that he had seen Henry’s car (a Honda that belonged to Henry’s friend) and a second vehicle drive past moments before the crash. Henry was an active and popular senior at PaliHi, where he was in the top four percent of his senior class. (See obituary, page 5.) This is the third accident along this stretch of Sunset since April and all three accidents have closed the roadway. In early May, a four-car crash resulted in serious injuries, and on July 1, a three-car crash occurred.

Small Budget, High Costs Limit Park Plans

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Committee to Meet July 17 at Temescal Canyon Park Before Finalizing Plans

Last June, the City Council approved $250,000 in Proposition K funds to renovate the city’s park in lower Temescal Canyon. Now comes the tough part: deciding how to spend it. Since May, a Local Volunteer Neighborhood Oversight Committee (LVNOC) composed of six Palisadians has met twice to discuss how to renovate a park that many residents consider sorely in need of repair. Stuart Muller has lived above Temescal Canyon Road for 32 years. He hoped that that money could be used to reverse years of deferred maintenance, which has left concrete picnic tables crumbling, wooden pergolas dry-rotting and once-free-flowing streams stagnating. ‘The original vision was to replace all the concrete tables, the pergolas and replace the park’s trails with decomposed granite,’ said Muller, an LVNOC member. But city officials have encouraged Muller and others to pare down their goals: According to the Bureau of Engineering, which manages Prop. K projects for the Department of Recreation and Parks, only $185,000 can be used for actual construction of the original $250,000. The rest is reserved for design, permit and other miscellaneous fees. That lower amount, combined with high construction costs and spending limits imposed by the voter-approved bond, has limited members’ goals. The following priorities have tentatively emerged from the LVNOC’s last meeting on June 20: ‘ To replace the picnic tables at the three picnic areas closest to Pacific Coast Highway. City officials estimate that it will cost $3,500 to purchase and install each picnic table. That high cost makes it prohibitively expensive to replace all 53 tables throughout the park. ‘ To repair’and perhaps, replace’the pergolas at the two picnic areas closest to PCH. ‘ To remove the wooden pergolas at all picnic areas, except for the two sites closest to PCH. Members’ fear of the homeless and brush fires have also prompted recommendations to move picnic tables closer to Temescal Canyon Road, farther away from the canyon. That would leave park visitors with less privacy and more noise. But some members say that the risks to neighboring houses outweigh these concerns. Last fall, a fire that originated from a homeless encampment in the canyon scorched a home’s hillside-backyard before firefighters extinguished the dangerous blaze. And many canyon residents fear a repeat. ‘It’s politically incorrect to say that you don’t want the homeless camping out,’ Muller said. ‘But farther away from my back door is best for me. Some people wanted to move [the picnic tables] farther away from the canyon because they want to prevent nefarious activity from going on’late-night partying, boozing, barbequing. Nobody said that explicitly but that’s what people are getting at.’ LVNOC member Susan Oakley was originally surprised with the city’s estimated costs of construction. But she believes that the committee’s tentative plans could benefit the park. ‘I think we will end up with a more passive park to the north which will allow picnicking of the blanket-under-the-tree type,’ wrote Oakley by e-mail. ‘Meanwhile the southeast side of Temescal, nearest the bathrooms, play equipment and beach will be greatly improved, inviting and safe.’ Before finalizing their plans, LVNOC members will tour the park on Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. They will meet at the second picnic area from the bottom of the canyon. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting and provide their thoughts. If current plans are approved this month, construction could begin as soon as the end of August, said Cathie Santo Domingo, who is managing the project for the Bureau of Engineering. Domingo considers the project ‘surprisingly one of the simplest’ that the Bureau has. She projects that construction, which would be done by workers at the General Services Department, could be completed by December. —— To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

Parade: Where Pols Meet Citizens (Or Not)

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Councilman Bill Rosendahl with Deputy Andrea Epstein and Norman Kulla at last week's July 4 Parade (clockwise from upper left).
Councilman Bill Rosendahl with Deputy Andrea Epstein and Norman Kulla at last week’s July 4 Parade (clockwise from upper left).
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Rosendahl sent out smiles and thumb-salutes from atop a ’37 Cord. Brownley–a first-timer–waved from an orange Thunderbird (circa ’57). And repeat-parader Zev and wife grinned from a new, gray Mercedes convertible. But Antonio was a no-show. ‘Too bad,’ said Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Arnie Wishnick, who helped organize the July 4 parade. ‘He would have been riding a beautiful, two-tone Ford Fairlane convertible–a ’57, I think.’ The night before the parade–and the front-page Los Angeles Times photo/article revealing the mayor’s indiscretion with a Telemundo newscaster–a spokesperson for Mayor Villaraigosa left a message on Wishnick’s voicemail, informing him, ‘The mayor will not be riding, unfortunately,’ Wishnick recounted. The mayor’s staff did not, however, act early enough to keep the Fairlane from coming to the parade. The car, with the mayor’s name emblazoned on posters across its doors, sat motionless in queue before the parade began, frequently falling prey to bypassers’ raunchy jokes. ‘Oh, stop it!’ one woman barked to a male companion who launched into a one-liner as they passed the empty car, which lay close behind Grand Marshall Pat Boone and the Santa Monica Mounted Police. ‘But he’s a public figure,’ the man chimed back. Despite a last-minute campaign by City Councilman Bill Rosendahl to use the car for extra staff members, the Fairlane rode alone. Intrigued by the passenger-less convertible, parade-goers asked the driver all along the one-mile route, ‘Where’s your passenger?’ The driver flashed them a poster, which had by then been taken off the sides of the car, bearing the mayor’s name. ‘[The driver] said that people nodded,’ Wishnick said. ‘They understood.’ Liz Gill Brauer, a longtime Palisadian, was standing at the corner of Via and Sunset when she heard that the mayor wasn’t coming. ‘I like to see people I voted for, and I wanted to see Villaraigosa. But he probably would have been heckled,’ said Brauer, who admitted that she ‘kind of’ would have liked to have seen him get his instant karma. The Palisades July 4 parade regularly attracts local political notables, including the mayor himself last year. It is, arguably, the only event of the year that pulls Westside politicians from sometimes-inaccessible halls of power onto the streets to meet citizens’or at least wave and smile at everyone who didn’t attend the pre-parade VIP lunch. And they seemed to enjoy it. Assemblywoman Julia Brownley looked giddy after the 30-minute route. ‘It was so much fun!’ she told the Palisadian-Post. ‘The dancers behind me were great. I’m going to come back next year. I wouldn’t miss it for the world!’ Brownley, a Santa Monica resident, said she used to bring her children to watch the parade, but she never participated in it until this year. She was elected last November, replacing termed-out Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (who had planned earlier this year to walk with her dog as part of the Patriotic Pups brigade in the parade). ‘It’s my favorite parade in the entire county,’ said L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky at the end of the route. ‘I think I’ve been here 12 or 13 times in a row. It’s a great community and always a great parade.’ Rosendahl arrived in the Palisades from a Westchester parade, and he planned to attend two more Independence-Day celebrations. ‘It was amazing,’ Rosendahl said. ‘Besides expressing their patriotism, people use it as an opportunity to comment on how you’re doing your job. I found people would yell out to me. They’d say, ‘Hey, Bill. Keep up the good work!’ It’s almost like an instant report card on your performance as an elected official. For me personally, it was a good moment.’ Paul Borraccia kept his eyes peeled for passing politicians at the parade. He walked busily along the route, distributing signs to likeminded dissidents that read, ‘Impeachment Is Patriotic.’ ‘I’ve handed out dozens of these,’ Borracchia said. ‘The message is really resonating.’ Politicking didn’t keep him from enjoying the parade, though. ‘I liked the bagpipes the most,’ he said. No word yet on whether the mayor will come to next year’s parade. ‘Hopefully, the mayor gets his house in order and comes next year,’ Wishnick said. ‘He’s always welcome here.’ Even without Villaraigosa, the Palisades is almost guaranteed participation from its other ‘mayor.’ Honorary Mayor Gavin MacLeod’s two-year term ends next June, and it’s not yet clear who will replace the former ‘Love Boat’ captain. Wishnick, who helps select ‘mayors’, isn’t worried. ‘They’ve had near-perfect July 4 attendance records,’ he said. ‘Except for Martin Short, who may have been working or had other summer plans.’ —— To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

Harry Potter and the Final Call

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Imparting wisdom on parade spectators were Minerva McGonagall (Katie O’Laughlin) and Albus Dumbledore (Allen Eisenstock), fictional characters from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. O’Laughlin is the owner of Village Books on Swarthmore and Eisenstock is a local author, whose most recent book, “Just a Guy” was written with popular comedian Bill Engvall.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Village Books announces its fourth, and probably final, Harry Potter Poster Contest. All ages are invited to participate in drawing, painting or designing a poster containing the words ‘Harry Potter & The Deathly Hollows.’ On the back of the poster, please write a name, age and phone number. Entries must be received at the store on 1049 Swarthmore Ave. by Friday, July 13th at 6 p.m. Winners will be announced at the bookstore on Friday, July 20, at 11:30 p.m. Starting with Rowling’s fourth book ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,’ the bookstore initiated a contest where residents were asked to create a poster that best illustrated their perception of the about to be released novel. Every time a new book was released, Village Books has held a poster contest. Since Rowling has said that this will be her last Harry Potter book, it also means this will be the last chance to participate in this contest. Village Books, which just celebrated its tenth anniversary, started the a tradition of selling the Harry Potter books a minute after midnight on the day of their release and have done so for the past four books. About 11 p.m. customers start to line up outside of the store, and by midnight a long line has formed winding down the sidewalk on Swarthmore Avenue, better known as Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Obtaining one of the first copies of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books at Village Books has turned into a Palisades community gathering. In 2005, with the release of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,’ about a hundred people waited to receive one of the first copies of the book. In keeping with the evening’s festivities, many dress as characters from the book. Employees from Village Books judge the costumes while customers wait in line. This year the first-place winner of the costume contest will be escorted to the front of the line as well as receiving a Muggle prize. (In Harry Potter’s world, Muggles are non-wizards.) Yet others standing in line eat chocolate as a way of staving off the Dementors (fictional characters that suck happiness and hope out of person). Chocolate works to prevent that from happening. Once the midnight hour tolls, the store is opened and young and old alike wait patiently until it is their turn to buy a copy of the fantasy story of the ‘good’ embodied in Harry Potter versus the ‘evil’ of Lord Voldemort that is played out in the fictional wizard community and Hogwarts School, which trains wizards. Rowling, who after 17 years of writing the series has had more than 325 million copies of the first six books sold worldwide, told an interviewer with Reuters New Services that she was both ‘euphoric’ and ‘devastated’ with her final Harry Potter book. “I think that Harry’s story comes to quite a clear end in book seven,” she told the BBC over the weekend. “But I have always said that I wouldn’t say never.’ When she was asked if she would write another Harry Potter book, she said it was highly unlikely and said that some characters will die in the last book. “It’s not a bloodbath, but it’s more than two,” she told the BBC. The seven books and their release dates are: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (26 June 1997) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2 July 1998) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (8 July 1999) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (8 July 2000) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (21 June 2003) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (16 July 2005) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (21 July 2007) All are available at Village Books. For more information: (310) 454-4063.

Richard Dillon Henry, 17; Beloved Local Teen

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Richard Dillon Henry
Richard Dillon Henry

Richard Dillon Henry, age 17, beloved son of Harriet Zaretsky and Stephen Henry and adored brother of Taylor, died on July 6. The reaction to Dillon’s death throughout the community has been extraordinary, reflecting the enormous impact he had on all who knew him. Dillon’s friends talk about him as the ‘go-to guy,’ who always ‘had their back’ and made everyone smile because he always had a huge smile on his face. Dillon’s friends created a page on Facebook: Rest in Paradise, Dillon Henry. More than 1,000 friends have already joined the page in Dillon’s memory, sharing stories about how much fun he was to be around and, more important, that he was a supportive, compassionate friend. What made Dillon remarkable was his love of life, the zest with which he lived it, and his infectious sense of fun. His larger-than-life personality and spirit touched everyone. An unforgettable friend to all those who shared in his life, he made each person feel a special connection with him. This was especially true with his sister Taylor. He was the consummate big brother, the source of much laughter, love and support. For a teenage boy, Dillon was able to forge a unique relationship with his parents by sharing his life and dreams and his writings and art. An honors student at Palisades High School who had completed his junior year with more than a 4.0 average, Dillon just learned that he was in the top four percent of his class and would be guaranteed admission to a University of California campus. While at PaliHi, he was honored as Student of the Month and nominated for Student of the Year in his freshman year. He co-founded the Ocean Awareness Club, an organization concerned with coastal environmental protection, beach clean-up and environmental awareness. It became the most popular community-service club, and its members earned more community service hours than any other club on campus. Dillon’s team spirit and enthusiasm were evident throughout his activities at Pali. He played on the school’s soccer team for three years, was a member of the surf club, and participated in three drama competitions sponsored by the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California. He played AYSO soccer for many years and was a member of the Santa Monica Strikers, a club soccer team. Dillon lived in Rustic Canyon his entire life. He attended Crestwood Hills Nursery School and Rustic Canyon Nursery School. After two years at Crossroads School, he attended Canyon Charter School and Wildwood Middle School. Unusual for a teenage boy was Dillon’s love of kids of all ages, and the feeling was mutual. Starting at age nine, he returned to Rustic Canyon Nursery School to work as an assistant during the summers, and continued to work there until last summer. He was also a counselor-in-training at Skylake Camp. Dillon was the pied piper’someone who all the kids admired and adored. Dillon’s passions were surfing, soccer, music, writing and travel. He was scheduled to leave July 7 for a surf trip in Nicaragua with his cousins and some friends. He earlier went to Spain with a PaliHi group, and traveled extensively, including to London, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Alaska and Hawaii. An exceptional writer, Dillon had been accepted to participate in a two-week program at the Emerging Writers Institute at UC Berkeley, shortly after returning from Nicaragua. Dillon often said his goal in life was to make the world a better place. By the force of his personality and his actions, he succeeded far beyond his years. Dillon was concerned about the world community and was involved in numerous community service projects throughout the years, including raising money for drilling water wells in Darfur and tutoring underprivileged children. An example of Dillon’s far-reaching popularity was the almost immediate response to his death. A grief counseling session was held at Kehillat Israel last Friday night. With only four hours’ notice, 200 kids came to talk about Dillon and share a candle-lighting ceremony, led by two local psychologists, Marty Nislick and Alan Yellin. On Saturday night, about 30 of Dillon’s surfing friends gathered around a fire at a Malibu beach house. They talked about Dillon, and wrote a book of letters to him. Early Sunday morning, about 50 surfers paddled out from Zuma beach through the heavy surf, and then formed the traditional surfer’s circle, with Dillon’s board in the middle. They talked about him again, and tossed flowers into the ring as dozens of friends and family watched from shore. A standing-room-only funeral was held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park on Tuesday, attended by more than 800 people. Friends unable to attend honored Dillon through memorial services in Italy, planting trees in Israel and lighting bonfires in Yosemite. Consistent with Dillon’s goal of helping others, contributions in his memory can be made to Jewish World Watch (info@jewishworldwatch.org), an organization that mobilizes the community to combat genocide and other egregious violations of human rights in Darfur and around the world through education, advocacy and refugee relief, or Surfrider Foundation (www.surfrider.org), an environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Even in death, Dillon’s sweet face and unforgettable smile will remain in our minds and hearts. He will be deeply missed by his family and hundreds of friends. Dillon, pursue your passions in paradise.

A Bang-up Fourth

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Thousands of residents and numerous out-of-town guests enjoyed an $18,500 fireworks show at Palisades High, organized by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association and presented by Pyro Spectaculars. Photo: Tom Hofer
Thousands of residents and numerous out-of-town guests enjoyed an $18,500 fireworks show at Palisades High, organized by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association and presented by Pyro Spectaculars. Photo: Tom Hofer

‘Seventy-six trombones led the big parade, with a hundred and ten cornets close at hand,’ goes Meredith Willson’s song from ‘The Music Man,’ and although there weren’t 76 trombones at the Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade, there were bands, floats, dignitaries, pups, bikes and banners. Promptly at 2 p.m. all eyes went up to the sky, where five skydivers appeared as small black dots after jumping from a plane at 3,500 feet. Anne Helliwell landed first at the intersection of Swarthmore Avenue and Sunset Boulevard followed by Tom Falzone, Scott Smith, Carey Peck (carrying the American flag) and Rich Piccarilli. The landings are usually smooth, but this year, there were some hard hits and a few stumbles. ‘The heat off the tarmac [street] mixed with the cool air and made it bumpy the last couple of hundred feet,’ Helliwell said. The last diver, Piccarilli, did a controlled somersault on the ground, just three days after he was badly beaten by intruders who had broke into his home. Piccarilli fought them off, but received a four-inch gash on his head, as well as massive bruises on his shoulders and neck. ‘I rode my bike this morning, so I knew I could do it,’ Piccarilli said, ‘If I didn’t make this jump, those guys would’ve won.’ Falzone, who grew up in the Palisades and graduated from Palisades High School in 1979, has a following among the spectators. As he walked toward the reviewing stand, friends and admirers greeted him. ‘My friends stay here and get rich and famous,’ he joked, ‘but I jump.’ He has made 9,000 jumps in the 20 years he has been skydiving. Although he’s not in the army, he jumps for the Army Golden Knights, a team that competes throughout the world. After starting the Palisades parade, the divers headed to five different locations to do additional jumps that afternoon and evening. Another parade favorite, the Patriotic Pups brigade, returned for its 13th year. Seventy dogs entertained the crowd, including Jeter, a three-month-old Portuguese waterdog, accompanied by owner Louie Greenwald. Lucky, a golden retriever, was marching in her fourth parade and wearing a sleeveless tank top. ‘My son’s girlfriend was planning to walk in the parade, but she had to study for calculus at USC, so she sent the top, as she wanted to be here in spirit,’ said Maryanne Horowitz who moved here with her husband Ellis in 2001. Although Yardley, a chow-Shepherd mix, has only three legs and must hop along, he has walked the parade’s one-mile course four times with his owner, Marilyn Hamilton. Bootsie, owned by Bill Highberger, and Timothy, Marilyn Haaker’s bichon fries, share the distinction of having walked in every parade since Patriotic Pups made its debut. Perhaps the most popular dog in Pacific Palisades is Buddy, Fire Station 69’s mascot, who had accompanied a fire truck every year since 1996. This year, because retirement was imminent, he had a special ‘chariot,’ riding in a back of a little four-wheeler. Even though cloud cover made this a cooler afternoon than past Fourth of Julys, the Kids on Bikes group still assembled in the shade of the trees at Palisades Elementary. ‘We have about 30 kids this year,’ said organizer Paula Leonhauser. ‘The shade keeps them cool and they can watch the parade go by, so they don’t get bored.’ There were several Razor scooters in the group. ‘We told kids to ride whatever they were most comfortable with,’ said co-organizer Nina Madok. The youngest rider on a two-wheel bicycle was Aaron Simon, 5. Caleb Crain, 5, rode his bike with training wheels. ‘Last year was my first year,’ said Jack Miller, 8. ‘I did it again because it was fun.’ None of the winners from the morning Will Rogers Run showed up to ride in a nifty convertible reserved for them, but an unidentified woman climbed in the back seat and waved at her friends until the car turned off the parade route. This reporter begged to hitch a ride by promising to cross out winner and writing NOT, but the plea fell on deaf ears. Players on the Orioles PPBA Bronco World Series championship team rode on a beautifully decorated float, donated by Palisades Patrol, their team sponsor. Directly behind them was a float containing the Yankee Pinto and Mustang teams and the Palisades Blue Pony team, riding on bales of hay. Members of Theatre Palisades’ cast of ‘The Boy Friend’ danced the Charleston the entire parade route to publicize their upcoming musical at Pierson Playhouse. Renee Fry, who works for ‘Girls on Stilts,’ was hired by the staff at Sotheby’s International Realty to walk in the parade as a novelty. ‘About five years ago, a manager asked me to take stilt lessons and I did,’ said Fry, who easily walked the one-mile route. A longer march could have presented a problem. ‘After a couple of hours my legs are done,’ she admitted. Speaking of legs, members of the Palisades Optimist Club once again dazzled the crowd with their razor-sharp precision drill’or maybe not so sharp. The crowd didn’t notice the missed steps and briefcases thrown over a shoulder the wrong way, because they were focused on the shapely legs exposed by the group’s uniform: white dress shirts, black top hats, garters and white boxer shorts. The group hadn’t marched the past two years, but responded to popular demand by once again donning their no-pants uniform. A horse-drawn cart followed the walkers with five additional members, who got out at various locations and performed with the group. Club member Arnie Wishnick, a non-marcher, noted that the passing marchers ‘had a lot of rehearsals this year. They look good, but not their legs. I see a few more varicose veins than a few years back. It looks like a map of Las Vegas on some of those legs.’

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