Residents are invited to rediscover why Los Angeles gets top billing when it comes to innovative residential architecture. A tour this Sunday, June 3, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles chapter, focuses almost entirely on Pacific Palisades, opening the doors to four contemporary homes designed by leading architects. The self-guided tour takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $75 (65 for AIA members). ‘This year we are offering two ocean-view and two canyon-view homes,’ says Carlo Caccavale, associate director of AIA/Los Angeles and organizer of the tour. ‘It’s a portrait of the Palisades in the sense that living in the woods or by the ocean are both lifestyle options.’ What all four houses share, according to Caccavale, is a discreet, non-showy nature, despite being cutting-edge in their design. ‘They’ve been developed with a strong sense toward blending with the environment,’ he says. ‘They’re not self-serving.’ At the ‘Hollander 2 Residence’ (NBDarchitects), tucked in Mandeville Canyon, the architects restored order to a ‘once confused’ 1950s-era ranch house and transformed it into a work of art. The home was reinvented as a modern, urbane dwelling replete with a 2,500-sq.-ft. art loggia to showcase the owners’ extensive art collection. At the ‘Callas Shortridge Canyon’ house, the main attraction is the addition of a master wing and pool to a 1995 Palisades post and beam. The architects Barbara Callas and Steven Shortridge have introduced a Bauhaus-influenced tower/bridge, tempered in metal and glass, a structural element that embodies a link between 20th- and 21st -century American modernism. At the TR +2 StudioHouse (Cigolle X Coleman Architects), the project is all about adaptation to a dramatic, ocean-facing site. The design of the house intensifies the sense of the hillside with elements set in, on and above the slope, framing views of the expansive sky. The climate is embraced with sustainable design that maximizes indoor/outdoor living. The ‘Descending Courtyard House’ (Ric Abramson AIA Architect with David Lawrence Gray Architects) was conceived as two complementary buildings. The first, a steel-and-glass box, elevates indoor activities above the canyon, capturing the views and allowing the house to cool naturally using ocean breezes. The second building, an east-facing wood-and-plaster rectangular structure, interlocks with the garage and guest room along the street to house the more private spaces. Ticket information: (213) 639-0777 or visit www.aialosangeles.org.
St. Matthew’s to Debut New Chamber Suite
The St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra will present the world premiere of a new suite for chamber orchestra by Los Angeles composer Dwayne Milburn on Friday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew?s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. The suite was commissioned by the St. Matthew’s Music Guild, one of more than 30 commissions it has issued over the past two decades. Also featured on the program will be Debussy’s ?Sacred and Profane Dances,? with harpist Amy Shulman; Benjamin Britten’s ?Rejoice in the Lamb? and Halsey Stevens’ ?Magnificat.? The St. Matthew’s choir will be featured in the works by Britten and Stevens. Milburn is a graduate of UCLA and the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has served as director of cadet music at West Point and deputy commander of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” as well as the U.S. Army European band and chorus. His music has been heard throughout the U.S. including in performances by the Cleveland Orchestra, the University of Texas Wind Ensemble, and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble. He is currently composer-in-residence at St. Matthew’s Parish. Admission to the concert is $25 or Music Guild season pass. Contact: (310) 573-7787, ext. 2 or www.stmatthews.com/musicguild.
‘The Tempest’ Opens Geer Summer Season
Ellen Geer and William Dennis Hunt share the role of Prospero in William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest,’ which opens the season at the Will Geer Theatricum on Sunday, June 3. It plays every Sunday afternoon (matinees at 4 p.m. in June and July, and at 3 p.m. in August and September) through September 30 in the Theatricum’s 299-seat outdoor amphitheater, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. ‘The Tempest’ is one of the richest treasures found in drama. For 12 years Prospero, sorcerer and former Duke of Milan, has remained stranded on a remote island with his young daughter, Miranda, exiled by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Now Prospero sees his chance for revenge and conjures a storm that shipwrecks his brother, along with the King of Naples. The usurped wizard draws his enemies to his enchanted island to exact revenge yet, ultimately, finds peace and the ability to forgive. ‘The Tempest’ is Shakespeare’s last known play; some believe that Prospero’s final speeches signify Shakespeare’s personal farewell to theater from the stage. Hailed as a stunning climax to the career of England’s favorite dramatist, ‘The Tempest’ is a play praising the glories of reconciliation and forgiveness, a reminder that it is never too late to reform broken relationships. Contact: (310) 455-3723 or visit online at www.theatricum.com.
Pali Vaulters Raise the Bar
Greenberg, Liberatore Win City Titles
It is no coincidence that Palisades High seniors Brian Greenberg and Angela Liberatore both won the pole vault at last Thursday’s City Track & Field Championships. After all, they share the same private coach–former state record holder Anthony Curran. And they both gravitated to the pole vault from other sports. After qualifying at 10-3 along with five others, Greenberg cleared 14 feet in the finals at Birmingham High in Lake Balboa to win his second consecutive City title. Greenberg, who studied martial arts prior to trying the pole vault, separated himself from the pack after the bar was raised from 12-9 and vaulters from Marshall, Verdugo Hills and Chatsworth all failed on their attempts above that height. Having vaulted 15 feet at an invitational this season, Greenberg not only sought to repeat as City champion, he also wanted to break the section record of 16-7 set in 1969 by Los Angeles High’s Bob Pullard. Although he didn’t quite reach that goal, he did better his winning mark of 12-6 last spring. Liberatore began the girls’ varsity, the last field event of the evening, among four athletes to clear 8-0 at the prelims. Staying relaxed physically and mentally despite the long wait, she easily cleared nine feet on her first attempt. She made 10-6 on her first try to take the lead and was the only girl to clear 11-0, which she did on the second of her three attempts. “Seeing Bryan win it right before definitely pumped me up,” said Liberatore, who vaulted a personal-best 11-6 in an all-comers meet at Cal State Los Angeles in December. “I trained all year, so it was time to do what I know how to do.” Unable to train on campus, Liberatore practices vaulting three or four days a week, mixed with sprint and weight training. She started competing in the gymnastics at the age of 10 and, not surprisingly, the vault was her favorite apparatus. Liberatore attended Paul Revere Middle School, visited Curran’s camp before ninth grade and made pole vaulting her primary sport after her sophomore year at Pali. She plans to walk on at UC Berkeley next spring. Tenth-grader Camille Liberatore, Angela’s younger sister, also qualified for last Thursday’s finals but could not advance out of the first round. Qualifying for the City finals in the high jump was Tuekeha Huntley, who cleared 5′ 0″ and finished fourth.
Records Set at Youth Track Meet
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Thanks to the prodding of Paul Revere P.E. teacher Paul Foxson, organizers added a new event to the Palisades Optimist/YMCA Youth Track Meet. And it was only fitting that Revere athlete won the first-ever 60 meter hurdles boys’ race’14-year-old Malcolm Creer. “Our kids practice the hurdles a lot at school,” Foxson said. “I thought it would be fun for them to have a chance to try it in a real meet.” St. Matthew’s seventh-grader Cami Chapus won the girls’ race in 11.65 seconds and also won the 400. Max Takowsky won 9-10 shot put with a record throw of 21 feet, seven inches and his brother, Ben, won the 100 in the 5-6 division. Courtney O’Brien won the 9-10 girls shot put with a record distance of 17′ 6.’ Multiple winners were Creer, who also won the 13-15 high jump and 100; Evan Kendra (400 and 800 in the 3-4 division); Kade Schmitz (200 and 400 in 9-10 division); James Townsend (50 and long jump in 7-8); Arjun Jain (100 and 200 in 11-12); and Brandon Handelsman (long jump and 400 in 11-2 age group). Bennett Price won the 25 in the 3-4 division, Jack Tobin won the 6-and-under 50; Brock Wilson won the 4-and-under 50, Andrew Moritz won the 100 in the 7-8 group, Shane Hagins won the 11-12 shot put, Mario Arredondo won the 13-15 shot put in 38-9; Tyler Stephens won the 9-10 high jump and Rico Matheney won the 13-15 long iump in 16′ 1.’ Quincy Timmerman swept the 3-4 girls 25, 50 and 100 races; Shauna Hannani won the 50 and 100 in the 5-6 division and Gianna Woodruff won the 13-15 girls 100 and 200. Jessica Goodkin won the 13-15 high jump and long jump; Masury Lynch won the 100 and 200 in the 9-10 division; Lily Donnell won the 11-12 long jump and 200; O’Brien won the long jump and 100; Lara Floegel-Shetty won the 50 and 100 in the 7-8 age group and her brother Rohan won the 9-10 long jump and 100. Lucy Yu won the 11-12 shot put, Corinne O’Brien won the 13-15 shot put, Katie Barnes won the 9-10 high jump, Kassie Shannon won the 11-12 high jump and Caroline Bamberger won the 9-10 long jump.
Lisberger Lifts Eagles to State Title
Amanda Lisberger has netted a lot of goals in her blossoming career but perhaps none have meant more than the one she scored on a header with five minutes left in Sunday’s final of the California State Soccer Championships in San Juan Capistrano. The late-game heroics lifted her Eagles’ SC U17 team to a 1-0 victory and earned Lisberger most valuable player honors. The game was tape-delayed by Fox television and afterwards commentator Nick Webster asked Lisberger to describe the game-winning play. “Emily (Cressy) saw me cutting into the box and made a great serve that I was able to head just under the crossbar,” said Lisberger, who had a similar goal disallowed in the state finals two years ago. “I was so excited when I realized there was no whistle and it counted.” With the state title secure, the Eagles advance to the Far West Regionals in Las Vegas, the last hurdle to be cleared on the way to the National Championships this summer in Frisco, Texas. Eagles Coach Vince Thomas said it is only fitting his Pacific Palisades star tallied the decisive goal. “Anyone who was there and saw Amanda win the state title for us with almost exactly the same play, only to have it called back on a real questionable [offsides] call, knows what sweet justice this is for her,” Thomas recalled. “Amanda has the heart of a warrior and I felt she’d be the one to win it for us today.” Lisberger also played a role in the Eagles’ quarterfinal and semifinal victories. Moments after assisting on Cressy’s winning goal in the quarterfinals, she scored herself to cement the 3-1 win. In the semifinals, the eventual champions advanced on penalty kicks, 5-4, with Lisberger drilling her shot into the corner of the net. Fox Soccer Channel will broadcast “Where Champions Are Born” Saturday at 6 p.m., a show featuring the Eagles’ run to the state title. Lisberger is used to drawing plenty of attention from opposing defenders, but she admitted the post-game interview caught her by surprise. “One minute I’m celebrating with all the players,” she laughed. “Next thing I know, the microphone is pointed at me and someone is asking a question.” A three-sport athlete at Brentwood School, Lisberger is a First-Team All-League cross country runner and won league titles in the 800 meters and 4 x 400 relay for the track team this spring. Soccer, however, is her passion. “The way she plays this game is truly beautiful to watch,” Brentwood Coach David Foote said. “She is a tireless worker who brings a love of the game to everything she does in practice and in matches.” This year, she became the first player named Olympic League Most Valuable Player and First-Team All-CIF for two consecutive seasons. Lisberger has 60 goals and 21 assists in 57 games at Brentwood and has led the team in scoring each of her three seasons. The Eagles won their second straight league title this winter and finished with a 17-3-2 record. While she appreciated the CIF and League honors, Lisberger was especially proud of being voted the 2006-07 most inspirational player by her teammates. “She was the consummate team player this year,” Foote added. “Even though she led the team in scoring she was constantly looking to set someone else up to finish.” A resident of upper Bienveneda, Lisberger attended St. Matthew’s before transferring to Brentwood in seventh grade. She is proud to play for two “Eagles” teams–Brentwood and the Camarillo-based club that is currently the top-rated team in the nation for her age division. Still only a junior, Lisberger has committed to play her collegiate soccer at the University of Texas in Austin. She was recruited by 65 major universities but eventually narrowed the list down to three–Texas, Dartmouth and Boston College. “All three are incredible schools with really good coaches,” Lisberger said. “But after visiting Austin for the third time, I knew that UT was the best fit for me.” The Longhorns were one of the best women’s soccer programs in the country last year, finishing the regular season ranked No. 4 in Division I. “Coach [Chris] Petrucelli told me that they are expecting big things from me,” Lisberger said. “And I know that means helping them to win a national championship. I can’t wait until 2008!” The Korean-born Palisadian may also have the Beijing Olympics on her 2008 schedule. A few weeks ago the Korean Soccer Federation invited her to compete for a spot on its national team. “That would be amazing,” Lisberger exclaimed. “For the moment, though, I’m focused on winning a national championship with the Eagles and working one-on-one with younger girls in the Palisades who have asked me to coach them.” Exciting times are these for one of the Palisades’ most accomplished young athletes.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 10, 2007
HOMES FOR SALE 1
ANGUILLA, BRITISH WEST INDIES. Situated on one acre with 200’ of waterfront and spectacular views of 4 islands, this private, romantic, Caribbean water’s edge one-of-a-kind West Indian Villa with an established rental income history is available for $2M. Contact: (264) 497-3282 or anguilla@earthlink.net
DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL. www.ThePacificPalisadesMLS.com. DRE #01701994
HOMES WANTED 1b
WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887
FURNISHED HOMES 2
CHARMING COTTAGE, fully furnished, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, F/P, close to village & bluffs. Flexible terms. No pets. (310) 459-0765
UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
BEAUTIFUL CANYON VIEW 2 bdrm, 13⁄4 ba, refrigerator, D/W, W/D, carpet, big storage area, garage, near bluffs, pets ok. $3,700/mo. Short term lease. (310) 230-9479
DUPLEX, 863 HAVERFORD. $3,150/mo. Pets welcome, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, all app., gardener, garage incl, near beach & village center, quiet street. Available 6/4/07. Call agent Linda Taylor, (310) 994-0168
4 LEASE: SUNSET Mesa, Malibu. $6,500/mo. Spectacular ocean view. 3 bedrooms+2 bathrooms. Very bright and airy. Large private backyard. Available immediately. (760) 564-6774
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. $15,000/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
ATTRACTIVE 3 BDRM, 1.75 BA plus bonus room, large master bdrm. All appliances, corner home with view. Gardener incl. Available 7/5/07. Short term lease to 5/31/08. $4,200/mo. (310) 454-1669
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
UNUSUAL 1,800 SQ FT upper apt. in Mediteranean triplex near bluffs. 2 bdrm+bonus rm, 1 ba, tiles, wood floors, plantation shutters, frplc, ceiling fans, garden. $3,500/mo N/S, no pets. (310) 804-3142
LARGE 2 BDRM+2 BA, carpet, w/d, dishwasher, balcony, walk-in closet, F/P. Village close, controlled access bldg. $2,895/mo. Call (310) 230-4110
1 BDRM, 1 BA VINTAGE 6 unit building. Hardwood and tile, laundry, parking, lots of light. Available June 1st. Approx 700 sw. ft. $1,625/mo., 1 yr lease. (310) 230-9479
CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
OCEAN VIEW POINT DUME Townhome with private beach key . 2 bedroom 2 story home with garage parking and laundry fac. $3,200/mo. Available now. Call Catherine, (310) 487-3018
STUNNING OCEAN VIEW, designer interior 2 bdrm+2 ba condo. 1/2 block to beach. 7 min. to SM. All new granite, marble, hdwd flrs, cabinets, appliances, hi ceilings, large deck. Huge closets. W/D, garage. 1,200 sq.ft. $3,900/mo. (310) 230-4200 www.malibucoastline.com
WANTED TO RENT 3b
PROFESSIONAL FEMALE, 48, quiet, non smoker, no pets, local references, looking for a beautiful & peaceful place to live in Pac. Pal. Tel. (310) 717-6829
DR. LAURA OF Laura’s Wholesome looking ISO bright, quiet home with view. Professional with low key, quiet life and no pets looking for a new home. Have outgrown current space. Friendly and considerate neighbors a bonus. Flexible about date of move. Email: homeflowersmusic@yahoo.com or (310) 821-9409
GARAGE STORAGE SPACE wanted in the Palisades for a 25’ RV. Please call (310) 420-8788
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in Pacific Palisades. Newly painted, renovated suite with new pergo laminated floors. Pleasant office space located in village. 862 sq. ft. Call Maria, (310) 230-6712 x114
PALISADES OFFICE spaces avail in the heart of the VILLAGE. 1.) 250 sf with views of the Santa Monica mountains. Best suite in building. 2.) 750 sf 2-room suite and reception area with large windows, great natural light, balcony. Elevator and parking. Call (310) 591-8789 or e-mail leasing@hp-cap.com
FABULOUS PALISADES OFFICE space in the village. Sublease 4 days per week, waiting area, view, free parking. $850/mo. eliteconnections@adelphia.net. (310) 459-2612
MONTH TO MONTH Lease. Furn/unfurn office suites on Sunset near Pacific Palisades Village DSL, Receptionist area w/ guest seating, Conference room w/ computer, monitor, TV and VCR. copy center w/ b/w & color laser printers, scanner & fax. Kitchen, cleaning service & alarm system. Call (310) 254-5496
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
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
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
FROM THE LOCKER ROOM TO THE BOARD ROOM. These guys do it all. Premier business club. Strongest applicants accepted. (888) 376-5215 • www.dreamsbecomereality.net
DREADING MONDAY? Work from home. Potential for executive-level income. No commute, no boss, total freedom. Call Edward, (800) 472-6035
ARE YOU SERIOUSLY LOOKING for a lucrative business that you can start TODAY? www.SuccessAndPrivilege.com
LOST & FOUND 6a
FOUND ON SUNSET BLVD: Pair of ski poles. Contact the Palisadian-Post. (310) 454-1321
FOUND: TREK MOUNTAIN BIKE. Model 930. Ted at (310) 454-2128
LOST: PUMA BACKPACK on Ocampo St., Sunday early evening. My daughter’s very important satin pink blanket was in the pack. If found, please contact Scott, (310) 780-6263
PERSONALS 6b
KATHY FORMALLY OF “A Cut Above” has relocated to “The Krimpers” at 857 Via de la Paz. For an appointment please call (310) 459-0023
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
NEED HELP WITH PAPER & BILLS? I can help you with bookkeeping, bank recs, filing, online banking, etc. Know Quicken, Quickbooks, MAC & PC. $30/hr with a 2 hr minimum. Call Allison at (310) 428-5935
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
CLARES SECRETARIAL SERVICES. Providing all aspects of administrative/bookkeeping support in the home or office. (310) 430-6701
OVERLOADED WITH CLUTTER? All Areas Organized can restore order to any home, office or garage w/ effective organizing solutions. Including: paper management, desk overhauls, home office set-ups, clutter control, closet organization, filing & storage systems. Save time, energy, money & space while reducing stress! Professional, reliable & non-judgmental. Locally based in Pacific Palisades. Call (310) 562-7271 for consultation. Member National Association of Professional Organizers.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZATION & bookkeeping. Superior services provided with discretion & understanding. Pali resident, local references. Call Sarah, (310) 573-9263
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
PART-TIME CEO FOR YOUR FAMILY BUSINESS. Take that vacation. Don’t lose a beat. Treating your business like my own. 28 years experience. CEO/C.F.O./Esquire. Call Steve M. Marks, (310) 889-6900
DAYCARE CENTERS 8
PALISADES LEARN AND PLAY. Creative & nurturing Pre-K program. Crafts, music & educational curriculum. Openings for summer & fall, F/T or P/T. (310) 459-0920
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
NANNY/LIGHT HOUSEKEEPER, 10 yrs exp. Loves kids, energetic, responsible, excellent refs. DMV, clean record. Bilingual Spanish/English. Avail. Mon.-Sun., F/T, live out, Call Mirna, (323) 937-2323
YOUNG ENTHUSIASTIC NANNY! Willing to drive, tutor, cook for & play with your kids. 5 days/wk. I am a USC graduate with a car and a flexible schedule. Available right away! Please call (310) 666-7276
HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.” We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419
HOUSEKEEPING TEAM available M-F, full time, own transportation, references. Call Leslie & Gloria, (323) 233-9310 • (323) 839-8473
I’M MOVING & my wonderful housekeeper of 8 yrs is available Mon./Tues. mornings, Wed. afternoon & Fri. all day. Own reliable transport. Fluent Eng. Will housesit & manage your home. Call me at (310) 210 0631
HOUSEKEEPER OR BABYSITTER available M-F. Own transportation, CDL, insurance. Very good references. Please call Margarita, (323) 735-3719
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Own transportation, CDL, references. Call Emma, (213) 383-7781
HOUSECLEANING LADY looking for 3-5 days/wk, English speaking, CDL, own transportation, 20 yrs experience, babysitting also available. Call Nila or Silvia, (323) 735-0935 or (323) 387-8882
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTING available full time, part time or weekends. Many years experience. Excellent references. Call Aurelia, (310) 473-5145
MARTINEZ HOUSECLEANING SERVICE. Quality, Experience, Carpets, Free estimates. Good references. Ask for Dario or Cris, (323) 388-0218
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday-Friday. Own transport, CDL, insured, good references. Call Alejandra, (323) 757-8110 or (213) 220-2556
HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED 17 YEARS, reliable, local references, own car, CDL, insurance. Available Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday. Please call Rufina, (310) 836-8853 or (310) 663-4853
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. Fluent English, excellent references. Call Anna, (323) 445-3679 or (818) 442-9416
HOUSEKEEPER BABYSITTER available Mon. & Thurs., own transportation, local references, CDL. Call Marion, (323) 217-5010
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
ELDERCARE/CAREGIVER, Live-in or out. Fingerprinted thru California Dept. of Justice. Insured, CDL & car. Please call Sharon, (800) 519-7828
PRIVATE ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER. Mature, reliable, available with car, organizing, driving, shopping, errands. (310) 374-8736
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
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
JUAN’S TREE SERVICE • Complete tree service • Ornamental trimming • Removals • Stump grinding • Hauling & clean-ups • All professional work. Free estimates. Juan Baltazar, owner, (818) 364-5428
MASSAGE THERAPY 12b
THAI MASSAGE in the Palisades. Experience an ancient form of healing with Phoebe Diftler. Compassionate, intuitive practitioner/Thai massage and yoga teacher. (310) 573-1499
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
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
PERSONAL SHOPPING 14k
YOU SHOP . . . DR. WRAP wraps it up at your location! Beautiful papers & satin ribbons; gift baskets wrapped; corporate & personal wrappings. Highly professional & seen on HGTV. Resume available. $75 min. “house call.” Call Dr. Wrap, (310) 995-5624 • www.wrapitupmobile.com
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
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
VIOLIN INSTRUCTION. Expert, friendly guidance at all levels by highly qualified teacher. Home or studio. Teaching in Palisades 20 years. Laurence Homolka, (310) 459-0500
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
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
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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
NEED ELECTRICAL WORK DONE? Call Dennis Frederick. 25 yrs experience. Lic. #728200. (310) 821-4248
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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.
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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
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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
PAINTING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • PLASTERING • STUCCO REPAIR • DRYWALL • WATER DRAINAGE • WALL PAPER REMOVAL • POWER SANDING • STAIN & TERMITE DAMAGE REPAIR • 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE • REFERENCE ON REQUEST • FREE ESTIMATE • Call Armon, Cell: (310) 562-9435, (310) 556-0867. Lic. #291753
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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
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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
PACIFIC PALISADES VILLAGE SPA, “The Secret Garden Spa” seeking a commission/rent facialist, manicurist, hairstylist and reflexologist. Please call Angelica at (310) 459-1363
WANTED: WESTSIDE in your home or facility, daycare for my 4 mos. old twins. 3 days per week, starting June 4th. Call Laura, (310) 454-6901
ASSIST IN START-UP of new biz in Pacific Palisades. $10-$12/hr DOE. Approx. 25 hr/wk. Permanent or temporary. Potential for higher earnings. Basic computer skills req. (310) 459-7675
DOUBLE RENTAL SPACE available in Pacific Palisades hair salon for hair stylist, manicurist or massage therapy. Please call cell, (310) 600-7362
CAREGIVER NEEDED for 84-yr-old mother. You need a car. Some English is necessary. 7 a.m.-12 noon. Monday, Thursday, Friday. Take home $13/hr. Call Mike, (310) 459-5518
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OCEAN MOTORS AUTO BROKER. Buying or leasing a new car? Let us help you! We can negotiate the deal & arrange delivery. Call us for a quote: (310) 356-7649 • www.oceanmotors.org
1988 MERCEDES 560 SL CONVERTIBLE. Classic beauty, 108K, silver, very clean & well maintained, local owner. $12,500 obo. (310) 454-0708
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. 470 El Medio Ave. SAT. May 26th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please, No Early Birds.
GARAGE SALE! SAT., May 26th, 1011 Fiske St. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No early birds. Collectibles, toys, appliances & more.
ESTATE SALE. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 25, 26 & 27, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. No Early Birds! 719 Muskingum Ave.
PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
YELLOW LABS. AKC puppies, adorable, ultra white buff apricot. $300 obo. (951) 609-4975
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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, working or not. ‘50s, ‘60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 895-5057 • profeti2001@yahoo.com
OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 28. THE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 25, AT 11 A.M.
Meet Mr. Palisades: Tyler DuBovy
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
In March, Tyler DuBovy, 16, graced the stage at the Palisades Teen Pageant for the second year in a row. In 2006, he was named runner-up, and this year he came back to win. ‘Last year I had so much fun doing it, I decided I had to do it again,’ he says. ‘I would do it again next year if I hadn’t won this year.’ Tyler seems like an obvious choice for Mr. Palisades. A junior at Pacifica Christian High in Santa Monica, he lives in the Highlands with his mother, Jane DuBovy, father Mike Riley and younger brother Casey, 12. He is active in community and school theater, an Eagle Scout from troop 223, starting center on his school’s varsity volleyball team, a lifeguard and an honors student who excels in math and science. It’s truly a wonder that he even has the time to fulfill his duties as Mr. Palisades, but he does. As Mr. Palisades, Tyler attends monthly mixers hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and will get to ride in the Fourth of July and holiday Ho Ho Ho parades this year alongside Miss Palisades, Colleen Benko. He also makes appearances at community events, such as the technology and health fairs, and he recently talked to Chamber Executive Director Arnie Wishnick about getting even more involved in different upcoming events in town. ‘I’m more a part of the community than I’ve ever been before,’ says Tyler, who previously felt slightly distanced from the Palisades, since he has never attended school here. ‘I really like the connections I’ve made at Chamber mixers and I’m sure I’ll love riding in the float at the parade.’ At the pageant, Tyler wooed the judges with his well executed, rapid-fire delivery of ‘Ya Got Trouble [in River City],’ a cross between a song and a monologue, from Meredith Willson’s ‘The Music Man,’ a musical he recently performed in at the Pierson Playhouse. Recently he played Mr. Mushnick in his school’s production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ and in the past he has played lead roles in ‘Grease,’ ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘The Odd Couple.’ ‘I always loved performing on stage,’ he says. ‘It’s exhilarating and fun.’ For the interview portion of the competition, he spoke about his experience volunteering at acting classes for autistic children and said that if he could meet any person in history it would be John Lennon, because his music and activism is so inspiring. The judges were impressed. ‘It’s interesting being judged by people who don’t know who you are,’ Tyler says. ‘You only get 10 minutes of stage time to show them who you are.’ Tyler’s friends, however, were a bit harder to impress. ‘I thought I was going to get made fun of, but surprisingly they were very supportive of it,’ he says, adding jokingly, ‘They were a little disappointed when I said there was no swimsuit competition.’ On weekends, Tyler and his friends usually meet up at Starbucks for coffee before heading to someone’s house to hang out, or down to the Third Street Promenade to catch a movie. Still, Tyler traditionally spends at least one night per weekend with his mom, whom he is very close with. They’ll have dinner, watch a movie or spend time chatting at home. For now, Tyler is looking forward to summer vacation. ‘Junior year’s been a lot of work, and I’m looking forward to a relaxing summer,’ he says. Tyler’s summer is already pretty packed. He plans to hit the beach as often as possible for beach volleyball, go camping with his scout troop, lifeguard at a pool in the Highlands and get a job or internship related to computers. Since he is applying to colleges at the end of the summer, he and his mom are taking several day trips to preview some campuses. ‘I like California so much that I’m definitely looking for a college to go to here,’ Tyler says. An excellent math and science student, he plans to major in computer engineering and hopes to attend a small engineering college, with a good theater program.
Colleen Benko: Reigning Miss Palisades
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Colleen Benko, 16, a sophomore at Marymount entered the annual Palisades Teen Pageant in which contestants are judged on their talent, poise, communication skills and character, with few expectations of winning but by the end of the pageant, Colleen had made it quite apparent to the judges that she would be perfect for the title of Miss Palisades 2007. ‘I didn’t expect to win,’ Colleen says, ‘This sounds so cheesy, but I love the Palisades and I just thought it would be so much fun to do [the pageant].’ Despite having no dancing experience, she confidently took the stage with the other contestants for an opening dance number. ‘I pretend I can dance. I’m really not good though,’ Colleen says, ‘Watching the boys dance kind of makes you feel better about yourself though.’ At one point during the opening routine, Colleen was partnered with Mr. Palisades, Tyler DuBovy who wanted to spice up the dance with a flip. ‘I just wanted to stand in the corner,’ she said, ‘So we went with a spin.’ For the talent portion of the competition, she played Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C Minor flawlessly on the piano, something she prefers to do without an audience. ‘My favorite time is when my parents and my sister leave the house and I can bang away on the piano alone,’ Colleen says. Colleen has lived in the Palisades her entire life, moving from one Alphabet Street to another when she was 2. She lives with her parents Sheila and Istvan, and her older sister Ciara, 18, is a student at UC Santa Barbara. So far, as Miss Palisades Colleen has gone to two Chamber of Commerce mixers, as well as the health and tech fairs, and she is really looking forward to riding in the Fourth of July and Holiday parades alongside Mr. Palisades Tyler. Her favorite thing about being Miss Palisades, ‘besides the sash,’ she jokes, has been meeting people. ‘It’s a very good conversation starter. A lot of people come up to you and ask, ‘You’re Miss Palisades aren’t you?’ and you and introduce yourself and get to talk with them,’ she says. Colleen has no shortage of topics to discuss. In addition to being an excellent pianist, she plays on the Marymount tennis team, was recently appointed editor of her school paper, ‘The Anchor,’ next year, and is an honors student, who excels in math. ‘I love math. Math is my passion. I could do math all day,’ Colleen says, adding that she completes a Sudoku puzzle almost every morning. Colleen hopes to attend Stanford after high school, where she wants to major in accounting, engineering, or possibly anything else that involves math. This summer she will get a taste of Stanford when she attends a summer leadership program there in August. However, Colleen has several trips planned before she heads to Stanford. After school lets out this June, she and her family will be vacationing in Hawaii and in July, just after her parade appearance, Colleen is traveling to Spain with her friend, Chloe Chen for a summer study abroad program. She couldn’t be more excited. In the meantime she’ll probably just be hanging out with her friends, anxiously awaiting December, when her first-year driver’s license restrictions are lifted and she can finally drive around with her friends to go to dinner, movies, or simply to each other’s houses for usual weekend sleepovers.
The Birds of Swarthmore Make the Evening News
On the front page of last week’s Palisadian-Post, we reported on swooping blackbirds dive-bombing shoppers and residents as they walked along the Swarthmore business block, between Sunset and Monument. ‘I was hit as I went to Starbucks for coffee,’ said Chamber of Commerce president Roy Robbins, whose store is on street, ‘and they got me on the way back.’ Steve Harvey, who writes the ‘Only in L.A.’ column for the Los Angeles Times, couldn’t resist following up on this story by adding quotes from Bill Bruns, managing editor of the Post, who had also been attacked by the birds while walking to work. Harvey’s Sunday morning column was headlined ”The Birds’ Comes to the Palisades.’ Not surprisingly, this tale piqued interest from local television news operations. Veteran reporter Linda Alvarez (who happens to live in the Palisades but had already reported to work Monday) was sent out by CBS/KCAL to do a 90-second segment titled ‘Dive-Bombing Birds.’ As Alvarez spoke to Bruns on Swarthmore about the Post’s story, the television audience could see the little blackbirds give an uncanny impression of the birds in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, as they swooped past his head numerous times. Later in day, a Fox News crew also showed up to do a similar feature about the now infamous birds, and the story was picked up by UPI. As of Wednesday morning, the London Times had not yet sent a reporter. The explanation for the birds’ action is simple: they have a nest of baby birds that they are trying to protect. From Peter Kreitler’s second-floor office above Whispers, one can see the little heads. When the bird parents aren’t trying to scare people away, they’re busy searching for food for their hungry nestlings. Officer H. Dinh at L.A. City Animal Control said they had numerous calls about the birds from Palisades residents. ‘Let’s try and coexist and let the wild stay wild,’ Dinh said. ‘They’re protecting their nest, it will only be a few weeks until the young are old enough to leave.’ Until last week there was also a second nest in a basket on the light pole in front of Rumours and Wells Fargo Bank. Officials at the bank contacted Animal Control, which sent Officer Sunaga to deal with the diving bird problem. Angela Thwaites, a Rumours employee, said she saw the officer take the basket with the nest around the side of the building with the mother bird following. According to Animal Control, the nest was relocated to the side of the bank.
