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Postmaster Miles Reassigned Back to Palisades

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Jason Miles, 33, in the mail-processing lobby of the Post Office on La Cruz Drive. This month, he was reassigned back to Pacific Palisades, where he oversees the sorting and delivery of 50,000 pieces of mail every week.
Jason Miles, 33, in the mail-processing lobby of the Post Office on La Cruz Drive. This month, he was reassigned back to Pacific Palisades, where he oversees the sorting and delivery of 50,000 pieces of mail every week.
Photo by Max Taves

Early this month, officials at the United States Postal Service’s L.A. district headquarters reassigned Jason Miles back to his original position as postmaster in Pacific Palisades after an eight-day stint in Beverly Hills. Miles, 33, began working in the Palisades as officer-in-charge in early 2006. This February, he was promoted to postmaster at the mail-processing center on La Cruz Drive, where he oversees 65 employees who sort and deliver 50,000 pieces of mail every week. Local residents and his fellow postal employees credit him with accelerating mail delivery, which had been the target of widespread criticism last year. Valerie Raynes was scheduled to permanently replace Miles, but she only worked one day at the Palisades facility on La Cruz Drive, Miles said. Still unclear is why Miles was scheduled to leave the Palisades and then was promptly reassigned back. He told the Palisadian-Post that it was an ‘organizational decision’ and that he did not choose to leave. ‘I was asked to come back, and I willingly did,’ said Miles. ‘I have a good group of employees, and the community is great.’ Spokesperson Richard Maher said that the Postal Service often moves managers to fill vacancies. Whatever the reasons for the shuffle, local customers who appreciated his influence at the Post Office are happy that he returned. ‘It broke my heart to hear that he was leaving,’ said Arnie Wishnick, executive director of the Palisades Chamber of Commerce. ‘I’m happy he’s back. It means we’ll keep getting our mail on time.’ Before Miles came to the Palisades, Wishnick received dozens of calls every week from people complaining about slow mail service. But those calls stopped soon after Miles arrived, Wishnick said. The Postal Service, which is one of the only government-owned companies, assesses its performance daily by measuring the speed of mail delivery. According to Miles, mail delivery times in the Palisades ‘have improved tremendously. And they continue to improve every day.’ The Postal Service would not give the Post assessment scores for the Palisades. But many customers have reported progress. Between 4 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. six days per week, trucks deliver thousands of unsorted letters to La Cruz from the downtown facility. Mail clerks must organize that mail into 28 routes before carriers can begin delivering mail to local addresses. Miles, a Redondo Beach resident and father of two young daughters, spends every morning working with clerks to sort the mail quickly and to avert potential delays in delivery. The USPS raised postage rates last month, citing rising costs–largely skewed by fuel expenses and healthcare benefits–of doing business. Combating escalating costs dominates much of his job, Miles says. ‘It’s the biggest challenge of the job,’ he said. ‘If there is a rate increase, customers are concerned. This is a corporation with 800,000 employees. Everything we do is to keep rates down but not at the expense of service.’ Many on-the-job injuries have substantially raised operating costs in the Palisades. Of 43 carriers, 12 are injured and cannot work full time or at all. Miles said that many carriers suffer from repetitive-motion injuries. This month, a new supervisor and four new carriers began working at La Cruz. Miles expects that those hires will help to maintain service quality here and keep costs down. Being understaffed meant large overtime costs for the Post Office, says Miles. Despite the recent rise in rates, the local postmaster believes strongly in the quality and competitiveness of the Postal Service. ‘Even if you want something [sent] expeditiously, our prices are still below our competitors,’ Miles said. —— To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call ext. 28.

PaliHi Selects Firm for Architectural Master Plan

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When Palisades High School opened in 1961, the low-slng buildings gracefully positioned on 29 acres and cooled by ocean breezes gave the campus the air of a country club. The space was luxurious compared to most LAUSD campuses and more than adequate to accommodate the small student body. Now, 46 years later, with a student body of 2,760, expanded course offerings and ongoing and future plans, school administrators have commissioned a new master plan. After a thorough search and interview process, the firm of Perkins + Will was selected to design a plan that will take the charter school into the future. The firm, with offices nationwide, includes K-12 education as one of its areas of expertise and a focus from the firm’s founding in 1935. In the past five years, Perkins + Will has designed more than four-million sq. ft. of educational space. “We were impressed by the amount of school and district master planning experience P+W had and by their innovative and inclusive approach to the process,’ said PaliHi Executive Director Amy Held. The firm is overseeing the design of LAUSD’s Central High School No. 1, on the site of the former Ambassador Hotel in mid-Wilshire slated to open in 2010. Similar in size to PaliHi, the new school is expected to serve 2,600 students in a six-story building, with three floors of classrooms over a base of parking and public elements. Two-thirds of the site will remain as open community green space and playfields. The first order of business at PaliHi will be how to optimize existing space, said Held. “There are little nooks and crannies, especially in the J Building, that could be used more efficiently.’ Currently, the J Building is used for graphic design, the study center, media room and two classrooms. ‘We are also going to look at upgrading some of the existing facilities,’ Held said. ‘We still have the original kilns in the art room, for instance, and the science lab setups need to be updated.’ Also to be factored into the overall plan are the new structures, such as the swimming pool, and the anticipated future visual and performing arts building. While the school was considered large for its day, there are others such as Birmingham at 72 acres and Granada at 40 acres that are giants in comparison. The topography at PaliHi also presents challenges; there are hills on the west and north sides of the campus. Perkins + Wills principal architect Wendell Vaughn and his team met with the PaliHi facilities group on the final day of the school term last Thursday for their preliminary meeting and focused primarily on accommodating short-term needs, Held said. ‘We now have 2 1/2 counselors and a half-time parent liaison, who have no homes,’ she said. Suggestions on increasing buildable space include using the existing faculty parking lot and transferring that parking to a rooftop or underground. School districts are exempt from city zoning rules, which would open the possibility for adding more vertical space to the campus, without compromising the architectural integrity of the original split-level, open corridor design. The school anticipates the completion of the master plan within nine months.

Calendar for the Week of June 28

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THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Palisades Branch Library meeting room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Join explorer and author John Haslett at 7:30 p.m. for a slide show and adventure tales highlighting two expeditions he led in the late 1990s, at Village Books on Swarthmore. In his new book, ‘Voyage of the Manteno: The Education of a Modern-Day Expeditioner,’ Haslett, a Pacific Palisades resident, recalls how he built a series of giant rafts, then sailed them on the open Pacific. Photo cap: Expeditioner John Haslett launched his primitive raft, the Illa-Tiki, in 1995. Photo by Sandra Sykes. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 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. TUESDAY, JULY 3 Husband and wife Karl and Anne Taylor Fleming, both acclaimed journalists and writers, will appear at 2 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. (See story, page 13.) Tuesday Night Hikes with the Temescal Canyon Association will start from Trippet Ranch and explore the Musch Trail in Topanga. 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. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 * Fourth of July festivities begin in the Palisades with the 10 K and 5 K runs, 8:15 a.m.; Kids’ 1K run, 9:15 a.m. and youth triathlon, 10 a.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real. * Palisades Americanism Day Parade begins, 2 p.m. at Via de la Paz and Bowdoin. * Fireworks display, 9 p.m. at Palisades High School stadium, 15777 Bowdoin. THURSDAY, JULY 5 Zenon Neumark discusses and signs his memoir ‘Hiding in the Open,’ 7:30 p.m. at Village Books on Swarthmore. Zenon 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, Austria.

Gloria Helfgott; 79 Artist and Teacher

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Gloria Helfgott, a world renowned preeminent artist, curator and teacher in the field of book arts (a form of sculpture) died of scleroderma on June 23 at her home on Jacon Way in Pacific Palisades, where she lived since 1996. She was 79. Co-founder of the Los Angeles Book Arts Center and founder and director of Palisades Book Arts Workshops, Gloria had a studio at 960 Via de la Paz and her artist books are in collections throughout the world, including the Museum of Modern Art Library in New York City; the UCLA Special Collections; the Victoria and Albert Museum in London; Stanford University Special Collections Library; the Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archives of Concrete and Visual Poetry in Miami Beach, Florida; Brooklyn Museum in New York; Cerritos Library; and the Isvan Kiraly Museum in Hungary. Gloria participated in many exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. She was the curator of the current traveling exhibition ‘Black/White and Read,’ which opened at the Center for Book Arts in New York in April and will move to San Francisco, then Cerritos, California, then Bristol, England, and finally to Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was a faculty member of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, San Francisco Center for the Book; Brookfield, Connecticut Crafts Center; Women’s Studio Workshop; and Art New England at Bennington College in Vermont. After receiving her Fine Arts degree from Cooper Union College in lower Manhattan, Gloria did graduate work in printmaking at Penn State University. She honed her bookmaking skills studying with Tim Eli. Besides making books and serving as curator at exhibitions, she also lectured on artists books at public and private institutions. Born Gloria Vida Wolff on May 25 in New York, May 25, 1928 to Charles and Anna (Cohen) Wolff, she is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy B. Helfgott, Distinguished Professor and Economics Emeritus at the New Jersey Institute of Technology; her son Daniel Helfgott, a noted writer, producer and director in Pacific Palisades; her daughter-in-law Janet Turner, a television producer; her sister Shirley Sollott of Bethesda, Maryland; and a host of friends. Gloria is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Women, and Who’s Who in the World.

James Robinson, 76; Korean War Veteran

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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.

WILL ROGERS RACE PREVIEW

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Thirty Years and Counting…

Runners head down Alma Real Drive at the start of last year's Palisades-Will Rogers 5/10K. The 30th anniversary race is July 4 at 8:15 a.m.
Runners head down Alma Real Drive at the start of last year’s Palisades-Will Rogers 5/10K. The 30th anniversary race is July 4 at 8:15 a.m.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

The years have passed by in a blur for Brian Shea and Bill Klein. It seems like only yesterday they were walking up and down the streets of Huntington Palisades with fellow Ridgerunner Chris Carlson pulling a little red wagon with a measuring wheel and mapping out what would eventually evolve into the Palisades-Will Rogers 10K course. Thirty summers ago, the inaugural race was run and Shea is grateful for all of the people and businesses around town that have helped it become one of the town’s most popular annual events–most notably race sponsors Coldwell Banker and William E. Simon & Sons and Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, which has provided medical aid every year since 1978. Proceeds from the race are donated to the Palisades Optimist Club, which in turn “invests” the money back into community service. “We couldn’t have done it without our loyal sponsors,” said Shea, who has served as race director every year since 1978. “Fred Sands [now Coldwell Banker] has been our race sponsor from the fourth year on and William E. Simon & Sons has been corporate sponsor for the past 10 years or so. I can’t imagine anyone being as supportive as they have.” Shea and Carlson were neighbors when they ran in the Brentwood 10K on Memorial Day in 1977. While waiting for the parade after that race they asked each other why the Palisades did not have a similar race. Klein was wondering the same thing and from that day forward the trio set about making their vision a reality. “We ran pretty much the same route every morning up to inspiration point [in Will Rogers State Park] and back,” Klein remembered. “I vigorously protested, thinking that would be too difficult, but Brian and Chris overruled me and it’s a good thing because obviously the course has proven to be quite popular.” Like the 29 before it, next Wednesday’s race will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the entrance to the Palisades Recreation Center. Firing off the starting gun for this year’s race will be Palisades resident and nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis, who is happy to do the honors. He joins a long list of notable movie stars, athletes and celebrities who have served as honorary race starters, including actor Walter Matthau, singers Captain & Tennille and L.A. Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes. “The race is right around my birthday, so generally I’m in town,” said Lewis, who turns 46 on Sunday. “I’m excited to be a part of it. I’m a sprinter, not a distance guy, so I won’t be running. But I’ll be happy to start it!” The race drew 2,344 runners last year, including 1,306 Palisadians, and is expected to draw at least that many on its 30th anniversary. Local favorite Peter Gilmore is the defending 5K champion, having won it eight times, including 2003 when he set the course record of 14:10. Jenna Dee of Marina del Rey won the women’s 5K for the first time last year. Kevin Koeper of Arcadia has won the 10K two years in a row while Santa Monica’s Erika Aklufi was a first-time winner in the women’s 10K in 2006. In addition to the 5/10K, the 12th annual Kids Fun Run will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the fifth annual Youth Triathlon, organized and directed by Palisades triathlete Deborah Hafford, follows at 10 a.m. “Looking back, it’s nice to see how the race has grown over the years,” said Shea, who has run the course a thousand times but never on race day. “The first couple of years it was a lot of work, especially when the city told us they weren’t going to renew our permit. But we got over that hurdle.” Carlson, an avid marathon runner, served as director with Shea and Klein until his sudden death five days before the 25th anniversary race. That year, friend Elizabeth Farnan-Flynn ran and won the women’s 5K in his honor. “Now I just show up on race day and do whatever Brian asks me to do,” said Klein, a retired UCLA Law School professor who has lived in Marquez Knolls since 1971. “He has it down to a science by now.” Klein officially ran the 10K once about 15 years ago. Now he enjoys relaxing with his wife Renee and visiting his four children. He, too, is proud of the legacy he has helped build and the substantial amount of money the race has raised over the years through the Optimist Club. “It’s wonderful to see the same people coming back to help or participate year after year,” he said. “It shows how important the race is in this town.” Shea has lived in the Palisades since 1950 with his wife Pamela and they have three daughters: Kelly (35), Stacy (32) and Katie (25). He is currently First Vice President with East West Bank in Century City. In addition to being founder and chairman of the 5/10K run, he is a member of the Optimist Club, past president and treasurer of PAPA, past president and board member of PRIDE and past board member and treasurer of the Palisades Chamber of Commerce. Of course, Shea was also one of the first Ridge Runners–a local running club that used to meet in front of Bay Pharmacy at 5:30 in the morning. “I’ve stayed involved because I enjoy it,” Shea said. “All of the Ridgerunners like to volunteer their time and help. It’s amazing that there were maybe a dozen or so when we started way back when and now it’s grown to about 25.” Mail-in pre-registration is over but those still wishing to pre-register online can do so at www.palisades10k.com through Sunday, July 1. Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Rec Center (851 Alma Real Drive). Pre-registration pick-up is available Monday, July 2, and Tuesday, July 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bentons The Sport Shop (1038 Swarthmore Avenue). Race winners are invited to ride in the Fourth of July parade that afternoon.

Kolln Wins at Braemar

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Palisades Tennis Center standout Caroline Kolln won the Girls 12s division at last weekend’s 21st annual Braemar Junior Satellite Tournament in Tarzana. Kolln, the No. 2 seed, defeated top-seeded Alexa Anton-Ohlmeyer, 6-3, 6-0, in the finals. Kolln lost five games in four singles matches on her way to the championship. She beat Sharon Yiffi in the first round, 6-1, 6-0; beat Haley Hargrove, 6-0, 6-0, in the quarterfinals; and beat Isabel Donaldson, 6-1, 6-1. The victory was Kolln’s third in four weeks. She won the 11th annual West Coast Tournament on May 26, beating Samantha Eagle, 6-0, 6-0, in the finals. The next weekend, Kolln beat Andrea Gerber, 6-2, 6-1, in the finals of the seventh annual West Coast South Bay Tournament. Kolln also won the Pacific Palisades Spring Tournament in April, beating Andrea Duva, 6-3, 6-1, in the final. Palisadian Roscoe Bellamy reached the finals of the Boys 8s division at Braemar, losing to Curtis Tam, 6-4, 6-1. In the semifinals, Bellamy blanked Brian Bonilla, 6-0, 6-0. Kehrer Reaches Sectional Semis Palisadian Walker Kehrer and partner Kyle McMorrow of Thousand Oaks advanced to the Boys 18s semifinals of the 105th Southern California Sectionals last week in Fountain Valley. Kehrer and McMorrow, who teamed up to win the Easter Bowl in April, lost to Daniel Nguyen of Oxnard and Christopher Ho of Santa Barbara, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Kehrer led Brentwood to the CIF Southern Section Division III finals as a sophomore this spring.

Hooping at Howland’s Camp

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UCLA men's basketball coach Ben Howland teaches proper shooting technique to kids at his youth basketball camp Monday at Palisades High.
UCLA men’s basketball coach Ben Howland teaches proper shooting technique to kids at his youth basketball camp Monday at Palisades High.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

One peek through the doors of the Palisades High gymnasium this week is all it takes to know that UCLA men’s basketball coach Ben Howland is back for his summer youth camp. The indoor and outdoor courts are a bustle of activity as Howland and his staff teach aspiring young players the ins and outs of the sport with a variety of drills, scrimmages and activities. “The most important thing is that we want you to have fun,” Howland told his attentive audience at the opening of camp Monday morning. “Almost as important, however, is that we want you to learn.” Howland stressed the importance of “not giving up,” citing the Bruins’ 17-point comeback against Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament two years ago as an example of why players should try their hardest until the end. Showing the same enthusiasm he displayed on the court during “March Madness” several months ago, Howland clapped whenever his campers made a basket or showed proper dribbling technique. “It’s a lot of fun to be here and we’ve had a great turnout,” Howland said. “It’s also nice having access to the small gym.” Open to boys and girls ages 6-14, Howland’s camp offers specialized instruction with an emphasis on the fundamentals essential to developing a player’s skills in areas like rebounding, ball-handling, passing, defense, free throw shooting and jump shooting. After working on specific drills in the morning, campers apply what they learned in scrimmage games in the afternoon, broken down by age. Howland’s camp ends Friday.

Eagles Win Regional Title

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Amanda Lisberger takes a throw-in at the Region IV Soccer Championships in Las Vegas.
Amanda Lisberger takes a throw-in at the Region IV Soccer Championships in Las Vegas.

The Eagles SC, a U17 girls club soccer team based in Camarillo, defeated state champions from across the western United States en route to winning the Far West Region IV title last Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Palisadian Amanda Lisberger, a striker on the squad, tallied timely goals to help the Eagles become the first of four teams to earn a berth in next month’s United States Youth Soccer National Championships, which will be held at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. Coached by Vince Thomas, the Eagles opened Regional play with 3-0 and 4-0 victories over Alaska state champion Alaska Rush (out of Anchorage) and Hawaii state champion Leahi Premier (out of Honolulu). In the last round of pool play, the Eagles battled Real Co National of Colorado to a 0-0 tie. In the quarterfinals, the Eagles beat Spokane Shadow, the Washington state champions, 2-0 on goals by Lisberger and center midfielder Kelsey Owen. The semifinals pitted the Eagles against Avalanche, Utah’s state champions. Goalie Shaine Millheiser made two acrobatic saves and forward Nicole Sweetman scored the only goal in the Eagles’ 1-0 win. The Eagles faced Slammers FC in the final and scored first on a goal by Gracie Gartrell. The Slammers tied it in the 80th minute, forcing a shootout. Millheiser stopped one penalty kick and Emily Cressy tallied the winning goal as the Eagles won and advanced to the national finals July 25-29. Lisberger, who lives in upper Bienveneda, scored the winning goal on a header with five minutes left in the finals of the state championships in May to earn most valuable player honors.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 21, 2007

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

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UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

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OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

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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

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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 FOR RENT. 29’, fully self-contained travel trailer. Just steps to Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,600/mo. (310) 454-2515

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FOUND: TORTOISE. Call (310) 454-2777

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PERSONALS 6b

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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

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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

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER, experienced, own transportation, CDL, insured, references. Call Paula, (310) 695-5154

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

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

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

HOUSECLEANING/BABYSITTING Available Monday-Friday. Full time. I love dogs. Local references. Some English. Call Claudia, (323) 459-6458

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

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

NURSING CARE 10b

VERY EXPERIENCED BABY NURSE. Available live-in. Excellent local references. Pamela, (646) 239-0943 or (718) 484-7707

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

www.ongoldenpondec.com. Under supervision of Aquaculture Engineer. We service Koi ponds and design filtration systems according to your needs. We considerably improve the aesthetics. (310) 922-5817

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 • Scratch removal • Acid Graffiti • Hardwater deposit removed from windows & doors. Expertly repaired. Glass Saver Technologies. Lic. #37810036. Lloyd, (323) 337-2581

PARTY ENTERTAINMENT 14e

SOUTHERN CRUX BARTENDING SERVICE • Andrew Funke Certified Bartender • Parties • Special Events • Etc. (310) 699-8190

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

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

ALAN PINE GENERAL CONTRACTOR • New homes • Remodeling • Additions • Kitchen & Bath Planning/Architectural services • Licensed & Insured #469435. (800) 800-0744 or (818) 203-8881

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

EXPERIENCED FEMALE RUNNING partner or student to run for 50 min. Between 7 and 9 a.m. Mon.-Friday in Palisades. Need to pick me up and be punctual! Will get paid $15 an hour, including driving time to beach and back. Contact Susan at eighthsun@mac.com

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

PT OFFICE ASSISTANT needed for busy real estate office. Flexible schedule. Must be organized and reliable. Please fax resumes to (310) 230-3737

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

WANTED TO RENT: Crib for visiting 5-month-old granddaughter from NYC, needed mid-July to early August only. Willing to pick up & return. Betsy, (310) 459-2230

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

GARAGE SALE! SAT., June 23rd, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 954 Bienveneda Ave. Household items, plants, clothes, books, toys and more!

GREAT REDECORATG/MOVING SALE! Collection of Antique Buddhas! Mission-style bed, desk, side table/king headbd/Monterey-style desks, consoles, antique pine cabinet/leather barstools/Fab patio furn-teak, wicker & iron/pr Christian Liagre side s chairs/chandelier/mirrors/lamps/carpets/hsehold gds/new Maytag wash/dryer/books/cd/dvd/etc. 16784 Charmel Ln. (off Lachman), FRI.-SAT., June 22-23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos/details www.bmdawson.com

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY moving sale! SAT.-SUN., June 23 & 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 17331 & 17333 Tramoto Dr. Furniture indoor/outdoor, household goods, books, clothing, antiques. Everything must go!

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

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

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

OBOE, Renard 330 ARTIST’S MODEL. Excellent condition, includes reed equipment/supplies, books & stand. (310) 403-1217

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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