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Librarian Schroeder Leaves Legacy

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Schroeder donated $30,000 to the library at Palisades Charter Elementary. She died last October at 90 years old.
Schroeder donated $30,000 to the library at Palisades Charter Elementary. She died last October at 90 years old.

Eva Schroeder, a resident of Sunrise Senior Living who died last October at age 90, bequeathed $30,000 for the library at Palisades Charter Elementary. The history of how the legacy came to the elementary school started with a young girl growing up in Poland in the 1930s. When Eva was a teenager, it was forbidden to be in the company of Jews, but she couldn’t understand why she couldn’t see her friends and would sneak over to their homes on her bike, play and then bike home, already showing an independent nature that was to guide her throughout her life. Among her aunt’s many books and belongings at Sunrise, Palisadian Barbara Schroeder found a well-worn lyric sheet for an old German anti-Hitler song called ‘Your Thoughts Are Free.’ When World War II came, Eva’s father was pressed into service by the Russians and then killed when he tried to get water to drink because they thought he was deserting. Eva immigrated to Burlington, Vermont in 1950, leaving her mother and two brothers behind in Germany. Although she had studied some English, she perfected the language by watching soap operas. Once she felt that she could speak perfectly, she found a job in a small library in Geneseo, New York. Her next job was at the New York Public Library in New York City, where she eventually became department head. Eva sponsored Barbara’s parents to immigrate to America from Germany in 1952. They moved to Tiffin, Ohio, and when she was in her 40s Eva followed them and worked at the Heidelberg College library for a few years. From there she moved to a library in Pacific Grove, California. ‘She was the last of the old-maid librarians,’ Schroeder said lovingly of Eva. ‘My aunt was very matter-of-fact and practical and always did the right thing,’ she said. ‘At 65 she checked into a senior apartment and gave up her keys to her car, saying ‘I can walk and take the bus’.’ About a year ago, Barbara received a call from the senior center in Santa Cruz because they were concerned about her aunt, that she was having trouble with memory because of the onset of dementia. While Barbara worried about moving her aunt to a new environment in Pacific Palisades, she knew she could visit her every day. As part of Eva’s mental exercises, Barbara would ask her, ‘How old are you?’ ‘You ask me that question every day,’ Eva replied. ‘It changes every year, why bother remembering?’ Her aunt loved dark chocolate, so one day Barbara brought her candy from Intemperantia (a store located on Antioch). ‘This is good chocolate,’ Eva told her. ‘You can bring this every day.’ Eva reflected for a minute and then said, ‘I can’t eat this every day; it’s not good for my figure.’ Barbara reminded her, ‘You’re 90.’ Eva thought again, agreed and ate chocolate every day’along with an apple because she was convinced that fruit was the secret to her longevity. Residents of Sunrise can go to the rooftop to enjoy the sunshine and view the mountains and ocean. On July 4, the residents go up to see the fireworks, which are launched from high school football field. ‘That was the first time my aunt had seen fireworks in 40 years,’ Barbara said. ‘It was the highlight of her year.’ Sitting on the rooftop one day, Eva decided to leave money for the public school library where her greatniece Glenn and greatnephew Gage had gone to school. Although the two kids are now in a private high school, Barbara agreed with her aunt’s choice. ‘It’s important to support public schools because they are such an important part of the neighborhood,’ she told the Palisadian-Post. ‘I was so happy with the education my children received at Palisades Elementary.’ Barbara went on to have her own career as a reporter and television anchor. She moved to Los Angeles in 1992, where she was immediately put in the anchor seat for Fox during the riots following the Rodney King verdict. She has won several Emmys as well as co-authoring ‘The Diet For Teenagers Only.’ She is currently producing short films. ‘She was a great role model for a young career woman because she had a job, a car and great clothes,’ Barbara said of her aunt. ‘I think she found a lot of comfort in books,’ Barbara continued. ‘She’d be really happy to know that she’s keeping reading alive.’ ‘The gift was so generous,’ Palisades principal Tami Weiser said. ‘It’s breathed new life into the library. It has always been a great structure, but now we can take it to the next level.’ ‘We’re going to upgrade the library and put in new wood chairs and tables,’ librarian Genie Merchant said. ‘We’ll make a comfortable reading area for the kids, with a window seat and beanbag chairs.’ A portion of the money will also be allotted for new books, as well as a new carpet, six additional computers and an accelerated reading program.

Felson, Waterbury Exchange Vows In Palisades

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Cari Marie Felson and Scott Anderson Waterbury exchanged wedding vows on December 16 in a sunset ceremony and reception at the Pacific Palisades home of Jena and Michael King, the bride’s sister and brother-in-law. Teddy and Audrey King, the bride’s nephew and niece, were their attendants. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Jack Felson of Pacific Palisades, graduated from the College of Marin and the San Francisco Academy of Art, majoring in television and cinema. She is the stage manager for the Dr. Phil Show. The bridegroom, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Mark Henry Waterbury III U.S.M.C. (ret.), of Dallas, Texas, graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he majored in business and played varsity football. He is the national sales manager of King Architectural Metals in Dallas. The couple honeymooned in Paris and make their home in Dallas.

Pali Doubles Teams Advance

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Palisades' Jeremy Shore (above) and doubles partner Matt Goodman advanced to Tuesday's third round of the City Individuals in Encino.
Palisades’ Jeremy Shore (above) and doubles partner Matt Goodman advanced to Tuesday’s third round of the City Individuals in Encino.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Having fallen one match short of its third consecutive team title May 11, Palisades is looking to make amends at the City Individuals tennis tournament. All four of the Dolphins’ doubles teams advanced to Tuesday’s third round at Balboa Sports Center in Encino. Che Borja and Ali Yazdi blanked Vinit Patel and Hoaky Lam of Monroe, 6-0, 6-0; Jeremy Shore and Matt Goodman defeated Angelo Villareal and Daniel Hanaya of Narbonne, 6-1, 6-0; Mason Hays and Ren Nielsen outlasted CJ Gonzalez and Paolo Morato of Eagle Rock, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4; and Michael Light teamed with Sepehr Safii to beat Irving Martinez and Coleman Hindes of Eagle Rock, 6-3, 6-0. In singles, Pali’s Kyung Choi beat Nathan Wells of Reseda, 6-1, 6-1 in the second round and played second-seeded Josh Tchan of Taft in the third round. Justin Atlan had to default his second round match due to injury. The quarterfinals are today at 1 p.m. and semifinal matches are next Wednesday. Softball It was quite a season for Palisades High softball. The Dolphins had posted back-to-back upsets to reach the semifinals of the City Invitational playoffs Thursday at South Gate Park, where the Dolphins lost to Lincoln, 4-1, bringing an abrupt end to a successful season in which they won their first eight games. After losing its first round game to Carson, No. 27-seeded Palisades dropped to the Invitational bracket. In the second round, Pali beat No. 22 Grant 4-2 and in the quarterfinals, Pali edged No. 19 Poly 5-4 before facing the the No. 18-seeded Tigers for a berth in next Wednesday’s final at UCLA. The Dolphins (14-7) were unable to solve Lincoln pitcher Belen Benitez, who tossed a three-hitter with eight strikeouts. Track & Field Senior Bryan Greenberg is in contention for his second consecutive City Section pole vault title. Heading into this afternoon’s City championships at Birmingham High in Lake Balboa, Greenberg was one of six vaulters to clear 10 feet, three inches at last week’s preliminary meet. He won last year’s event with a height of 12-6. Having already cleared 15 feet at an invitational this season, Greenberg not only wants to repeat as City champion, he wants to break the section record of 16-7 set in 1969 by Los Angeles High’s Bob Pullard. In the girls’ pole vault, Palisades’ Angela Liberatore is among four vaulters to clear 8-0 at the prelims. Angela Perry-Spahn qualified seventh in the girls’ 3200 meters, running the two-mile race in 12:15.21. She was also one of eight finalists in the high jump, each of whom cleared 4-10 at the prelims.

Pali Poised to Defend Swim Title

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Girls Look to Repeat After Dominating Prelims

Kristen Fujii was Palisades' top scorer last year and is poised to rack up more points for the Dolphins at Wednesday's City finals.
Kristen Fujii was Palisades’ top scorer last year and is poised to rack up more points for the Dolphins at Wednesday’s City finals.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

There is strength in numbers, especially for Coach Maggie Nance and the Palisades High girls swim team, which took a commanding lead into Wednesday’s City Section finals at John Argue Swim Stadium in Los Angeles. “Just by sheer numbers we have an advantage,” Nance said. “Add to that the fact that we have a lot of girls who will place high in their events and I’d say we’re in great shape to repeat. We could DQ one of the relays and still win.” Out of 32 individual events, the Dolphins have top 12 swimmers in 28 of them. Leading the way are junior Kristen Fujii, who is seeded third in both the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke, and freshman phenom Hayley Lemoine, seeded first in the 200 individual medley and third in the 100 freestyle. Both girls will also swim two relays. Senior Julie Wynn is seeded second in the 100 freestyle and fifth in the 50 freestyle while sophomore Nicole Washington is seeded No. 2 in the 50 freestyle and seventh in the 100 butterfly. Senior Ashley Baele was third with a score of 289.20 at last Friday’s diving competition, earning Palisades 12 valuable points. “If the girls swim as seeded the order of finish should be us, Granada Hills, Cleveland, Birmingham and Venice,” Nance said. “Our boys are eighth going into the finals. We lost so many seniors off last year’s team.” Junior Carl Kaplan was second in the 100 freestyle at the prelims. Pali’s boys led by 20 points going into the finals last year but lost by six.

Rosenberg Doubles at Delphic Finals

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St. Matthew's seventh-grader Cami Chapus wears her medal proudly after setting a school-record in the 800 meters at the Delphic League track finals. Photo: Victoria Chapus
St. Matthew’s seventh-grader Cami Chapus wears her medal proudly after setting a school-record in the 800 meters at the Delphic League track finals. Photo: Victoria Chapus

Darren Rosenberg of Calvary Christian won the 100 and 200 meter races at the Junior Delphic League Track & Field Finals last Wednesday at Harvard-Westlake. Rosenberg ran the 100 in 11.3 seconds and the 200 in 23.3 seconds, leading the Cougar boys to fourth place overall out of 11 teams. Calvary’s 4 x 100 relay of Luke Mullan, Justin Jenkins, Cole Kahrilas and Darren Rosenberg was fourth in 52.4 seconds and Scott Sanford reached the finals of the shot put. Sixth-grader Mallory Kahrilas was fifth in the girls 100 meters in 13.3 seconds. Other Calvary finalists included Paulina and Madison Montgomery, Lauren and Ashley Klotz, Kaylie Ward and Victoria Lancey. St. Matthew’s seventh-grader Cami Chapus won the 800 in a school-record time of 2:33.10. Julia Newman was fourth in the 100 in 13.1 seconds and Jessica Goodkin was sixth in 13.5 seconds. She also finished sixth in the high jump, clearing four feet, four inches. Seventh-grader Young Douglas, Jr. was third in the shot put with a throw of 32 feet, two and ‘ inches for the boys, who were ninth overall. Also competing for the Falcons were Julia Habiby, Ellie O’Neill, Mitchell Oei, Margie Iselin (6th grader), Ryan Hiltermann, Mary Morrissey, Charlie Montgomery, Charlie Porter, Caroline Alford, Anastasia Rivera-Hackley, Maggie Adair and Kelly Kirschner.

PPBA PLAYOFF RESULTS

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Games at Palisades Recreation Center

Spencer Swai of the Dodgers is tagged out by Phillies shortstop Kyle Warner during a rundown in the sixth inning of Saturday's Bronco playoff game at the Palisades Recreation Center.
Spencer Swai of the Dodgers is tagged out by Phillies shortstop Kyle Warner during a rundown in the sixth inning of Saturday’s Bronco playoff game at the Palisades Recreation Center.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

PINTO DIVISION Second Round Tuesday, May 22 Yankees 10, Orioles 7 First Round Saturday, May 19 Orioles 9, Tigers 6 Yankees 5, Red Sox 0 Cubs 10, Cardinals 5 Dodgers 11, Phillies 3 MUSTANG DIVISION First Round Saturday, May 19 Red Sox 11, Cardinals 8 Orioles 12, Dodgers 4 Cubs 8, Tigers 7 Yankees 11, Phillies 3 BRONCO DIVISION Second Round Tuesday, May 22 Orioles 4, Cardinals 3 Dodgers 11, Cubs 8 First Round Saturday, May 19 Orioles 5, Yankees 1 Cubs 13, Red Sox 5 Cardinals 4, Tigers 1 Dodgers 6, Phillies 3

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 17, 2007

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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

LOVELY FAMILY HOME on private road to the beach. Children ok. 3 bdrms, den, living room/great room, 2-car garage, lots of storage, gardener included, Available May 15. $5,500/mo. Call (310) 383-8055, (310)  578-7884, (310) 455-7055

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. (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

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

SANTA MONICA “Like a Small House.” Charming 1 bdrm, Yale & Montana. Secure fenced & gated entry with intercom. Built in 1936 and completely redone. Hdwd flrs. Woodburning F/P, shutters & French windows, new marble & stainless kitchen. Large, private garden patio, beautifully landscaped, W/D, enclosed garage, no pets. $2,500/mo., 1 yr lease. (310) 826-7960. Avail. 5/15/07

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

EDGEWATER LARGE 2 bdrm, 2 ba adjacent to pool. All amenities very private. $3,200/mo. Incl all utilities. Deidra, (310) 450-3889, or Kirk, (310) 936-1991

SUMMER LEASE Available June 16-September 11th. Immaculate, nicely furnished, 1 bdrm, minimum age 62 years, close to everywhere, just bring suitcase. $1,350/mo. Broker, (310) 795-3795

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

WANTED TO RENT 3b

SINGLE OR DOUBLE GARAGE. Storage, vintage car. (310) 822-2436, weekdays

RESPONSIBLE ENGLISH FEMALE looking to rent guesthouse. (310) 430-6701

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

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

PALISADES VILLAGE OFFICE space/sublease. 2 rooms in chiropractic office. Shared front desk, reception, kitchen, meeting room, large windows with natural light. $850/mo. (310) 454-0648

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

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 AVAILABLE Tuesday & Thursday, full time. References, live out. Call (323) 731-4138

LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPING. Live out. Tuesday & Thursday. 20 years experience. Good references. Some English. (213) 487-2182

HOUSEKEEPER, REFERENCES, EXPERIENCED. Own transportation. Speaks some English. Available Thursday & every other Sunday. (323) 299-1797. Call evenings. Or cell, (818) 742-5680

HOUSEKEEPERS AVAILABLE to work. References, own transportation, CDL. Call Ana, (213) 387-7520, or Julia, (323) 982-9624

HOUSEKEEPER OR BABYSITTER available M-F. Own transportation, CDL, insurance. Very good references. Please call Margarita, (323) 735-3719

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER available M-W and every other Friday. I have excellent references, own transportation, am responsible and reliable. If interested, please call Maria, (323) 620-1501

MY VERY EXPERIENCED nanny is looking for a new position after working with us for 12 yrs. Full or part-time work, especially loves working with infants or young children, will also do light housekeeping. She is wonderful, and comes highly recommended! References available. Call (323) 732-6905 or (213) 952-8889

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

ELDERCARE/COMPANION or HOUSESITTING. Available 5 p.m.-6 a.m. Good References. Responsible, honest, creative, own transportation, CDL, insured. Call Ruth, (310) 622-3432

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

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

AWARD WINNING MASSAGE by Natalie. Deep tissue specialist. Call (310) 993-8899. www.massagebynatalie.faithweb.com

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

GUITAR LESSONS. Will come to you. Learn technique, music theory, and ear-training to play your favorite songs or write your own. Eric Teplitz, (310) 876-2520

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

CONSTRUCTION 16d

J. BELL CONSTRUCTION • Custom new homes • Additions • Kitchen remodels • Bathroom Remodels • Established 1979 • Lic. #00376978 & Bonded • (310) 714-1116

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

NEED ELECTRICAL WORK DONE? Call Dennis Frederick. 25 yrs experience. Lic. #728200. (310) 821-4248

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

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

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

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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

ADMIN ASST. FOR S.M. architect’s office, part time 2-3 days per week. Exp. in contracts, bookkeeping & scheduling, along with gen. office asst. Hrly rate comm. w/ exp. Send resume to fredfelix@boto.com or fax (310) 451-4005

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

NANNY WANTED FOR 2-month-old calm twins. Palisades ocean view home. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F, good pay. Starting June 1st. Call Laura, (310) 454-6901

CHILDCARE & LIGHT housecleaning needed. Own car, CDL, good driving record, fluent English. Experience and references required. M/T/TH/F, 12-6 p.m. Call Christine, (310) 230-9701

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

PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTOR NEEDED, Pacific Palisades. Seeking patient & reliable swim instructor to help with fast-growing swim company! All lessons are one-on-one, taught at privacy of clients’ homes. Contact: lilguppies@yahoo.com immediately with resume and contact info. Position available starting 6/1/07. NON-NEGOTIABLE requirements: 1st Aid/CPR Cert., min. 1 yr. exp. (with ages 6 and under), 18+ yrs old, valid CDL, reliable mode of transportation.

DOUBLE RENTAL SPACE available in Pacific Palisades hair salon for hair stylist, manicurist or massage therapy. Please call cell, (310) 600-7362

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

AUTOS 18b

1969 CORVETTE AUTO 350 CID. Matching numbers, total rebuild engine, less than 2,000 miles since engine rebuilt. Black on black coupe. Asking $29,000 obo. Leave message, (310) 454-0685. Great driver.

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

2003 TOYOTA 4 Runner SR5, V6, silver with low jack, one owner, excellent condition, clean in & out, maintenance Toyota Santa Monica. $18,300. (310) 801-0673 • Hector73@cya.net

1988 MERCEDES 560 SL CONVERTIBLE. Classic beauty, 108K, silver, very clean & well maintained, local owner. $12,500 obo. (310) 454-0708

FURNITURE 18c

MARTHA STEWART used outdoor furniture: Lazy susan lrg table, 5 chairs, 2 rocking, 2 lounge, 1 swing bench, $400 obo. Comm. treadmill, control heartbeat. Paid $1,150, sac. $250 obo. (310) 508-9732

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

GIANT MOVING & DOWNSIZING SALE! Piano, Asian furn, collectables, vintage posters, antique dolls, chairs, toys, playmobil blocks. 20 yrs of swapmeets & garage sales. SAT., 5/19 only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 515 Mt. Holyoke (Via de la Paz to Earlham). No early birds.

DESIGNER COUCH, CHAIR (down filled), fabulous kid’s books (audio too), toys (Playmobil castle, Rockenbach, cars etc.) games (new), CDs, tapes all in great condition. Woman’s clothing size 2-4 & more. 1146 Fiske St. Sat., May 19th, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

CONDO SALE! EVERYTHING GOES. Leather sectional with sleeper, wall unit, dining, coffee & end tables, beds, electronics, housewares, fine art, massage table, golf clubs and MORE! SAT., May 19th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 15515 Sunset Unit #110. Call to enter, (310) 569-9899

AWESOME YARD SALE: Furniture, plants, Foosball table, luggage, household items, clothing, designers, home and more. Sunday, May 20th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 1130 Iliff St.

FAMILY GARAGE SALE! Saturday, May 19th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1039 Hartzell St.

PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e

YELLOW LABS. AKC puppies, adorable, ultra white buff apricot. $300 obo. (951) 609-4975

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

DODGER TICKETS FOR SALE! 4 seats, field level behind home plate incl parking. 5/2 Dbacks, 5/23 Brewers, 7/2 Braves, 8/13 Astros, 8/27 Nationals, 8/29 Nationals. (310) 459-3458

BLACK CONSOLE WURLITZER PIANO. Kids have outgrown. Has been maintained. Asking $1,000. Call (310) 573-1883, cell (310) 266-1466

WANTED TO BUY 19

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

Happy Day at the Firehouse

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On Saturday, Keely Ford found out that if you’re three years old you don’t need a license to drive a fire truck at Station 69’s Fire Service Recognition Day.

Governor Approves Supertanker for Firefighting

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When Tony Morris and Bob Cavage had planned on speaking to the Palisades Community Council last week, they prepared to make a sales pitch. Instead, they got to celebrate. Last Wednesday, one day before the council’s bimonthly meeting, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger directed the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, to lease a ‘Supertanker,’ ending Morris’s and Cavage’s decade-long goal of acquiring the powerful aerial firefighting tool. Council members, many of whom have been concerned about local fire dangers, were pleased with the governor’s order. ‘Vulnerable as our community is to wildfires, it is gratifying to hear the governor’s action to secure use of the supertanker,’ said Richard G. Cohen, vice chair of the council. ‘I hope this is just the beginning of our efforts to strengthen our wildfire-fighting arsenal.’ Cal Fire plans to begin using the Tanker 910 to fight fires beginning in early June. And that news couldn’t come soon enough, says Morris, a resident of Topanga Canyon. Two large blazes have already menaced thousands of acres at Griffith Park and Catalina this month’several months before the fire season typically starts. Record-breaking low rainfall levels in Los Angeles including the Palisades have left hillsides with dry, fire-prone brush. And higher-than-normal temperatures, strong winds and low humidity have added serious risks, the governor’s order explained. In fact, Cal Fire officials consider ‘everything below Bakersfield to be year-round fire season.’ Speaking at Santa Monica Canyon’s Civic Association’s annual meeting last Tuesday, L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s caution to homeowners reflected this new reality. ‘Whatever you used to do during fire season’clearing your brush, for example’you’ve got to do it now in spring,’ he said. Yaroslavsky was not familiar with the Tanker 910. But he said that the county has invested heavily in the latest firefighting technology, especially in aircraft. Morris founded the not-for-profit Wildfire Research Network after his home almost burned down during the 1993 Topanga fire. He and Cavage, a Palisadian, have researched firefighting strategies and they have promoted the 910 through their Web site and through speeches to city halls and chambers of commerce throughout Southern California. For several years, they have argued that the plane is a needed weapon for Cal Fire’s arsenal against Southern California’s fire-prone areas. Morris thinks that the recent fire at Griffith Park, which is surrounded by high population areas, might have pushed the governor to finally approve the long-touted Tanker 910. The plane is a former DC-10 passenger airliner converted into a powerful aerial firefighting tool. According to Cal Fire, it can dump 12,000 gallons of fire retardant in a single drop, several times more than its smaller aircraft rivals. Last year, the plane was used in six California fires, including Ventura County’s and Gorman’s, and excelled at dropping large, three-quarter-mile lines of retardant, according to Cal Fire. But the plane was never leased for the season. That meant uncertain access, delayed response times and $26,500 per-hour flight costs, according to the Wildfire Research Network. The high initial cost of leasing the planes each season delayed contracting them in prior years. The Network estimates that leasing the planes per season will cost no less than $5 million, which does not include $5,000 per-hour flight costs and fuel and fire retardant costs. It is expected that a full-season contract will cost Cal Fire between $7 million and $10 million. But the benefits of a designated plane for California far outweigh these costs, Morris said. ‘We’re losing too many homes,’ he said. ‘Fires will probably be with us for the next four to six months. We will need that plane.’ Cal Fire’s plans for the 910 have yet to be determined, said Mike Jarvis, a Cal Fire spokesperson. Still unknown is where the tanker will be based. Because the state is only leasing one plane, the entire state will have to share it. When it’s used in Southern California, it will be based in Victorville, where it will have to return to reload fire retardant after dropping its 12,000-gallon load. When it operates in Northern California, it will fly out of Atwater, north of Merced. Still, Cal Fire’s spokesperson cautions against putting too much hope in the plane’s capabilities. ‘They don’t put out fires,’ he said. ‘They put down retardant, so they slow down fires. It’s another piece of the puzzle.’ The plane’s large size also limits accessibility to some areas, Jarvis said. The plane cannot be used at night or in deep canyons. Fire officials generally avoid deploying it over highly populated areas and during windy conditions. ‘We won’t use it on a 10-acre fire,’ Jarvis said. ‘But if we have a 10,000-acre fire, we’ll use it.’ According to Cal Fire, the renewable lease of the 910 will last one year. The governor has also increased staffing for command and control functions at Cal Fire. ———– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

Yaroslavsky Slams Fed’s VA Privatization Plans

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L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky stands with his Senior Field Deputy Flora Gil Krisiloff after his speech at the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association's annual meeting last Tuesday.
L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky stands with his Senior Field Deputy Flora Gil Krisiloff after his speech at the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association’s annual meeting last Tuesday.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

During the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association’s annual meeting last Tuesday, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky assailed current federal plans to privatize parts of the West L.A. Veterans Affairs campus. ‘The biggest threat to our property is what could happen to the VA property in the next 18 months while this administration is still around,’ Yaroslavsky said to about 100 homeowners gathered in Rustic Canyon Park’s gymnasium. With varying intensity since the 1980s, the Department of Veterans Affairs has considered plans to sell parts of 388-acre VA campus. Part of unincorporated L.A. County, the large property rests between Brentwood and Westwood and is considered one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in Southern California. The property’s high value presents a possible windfall for the department, which is obligated to use the money for veterans services. Consultants hired by the department have drafted several potential plans over the years, including mixed-use residential developments and biotech campuses’and even a National Football League stadium. ‘The Bush Administration is trying to optimize the property,’ explained Yaroslavsky, who chairs the powerful county Board of Supervisors. ‘What does that mean to you and me? That means they plan to build the hell out of it!’ Many Westside and state politicians, veterans groups and community groups vehemently oppose selling the land. They argue that development there could reduce veterans services at the property. Fear of increased traffic congestion has also raised the stakes for many Westside residents, including Santa Monica Canyon homeowners. ‘It would benefit all of Palisades if they can slow down this juggernaut,’ said George Wolfberg, president of the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association. ‘We’re at the end of the line. If we have to get almost anywhere, we have to go through Westwood.’ In 2005, the Palisades Community Council unanimously supported Yaroslavsky’s attempts to prevent commercial development at the site. For Yaroslavsky, a lifelong L.A. resident, preserving the site is also personal. ‘When I was growing up, there were still soldiers recovering from World War II,’ he said. ‘I remember’even as a kid’how neat I thought the open space there was.’ Because the VA campus is federal property, development at the campus is not dependent on county or city approval. Yaroslavsky applauded the cooperation of Congressman Henry Waxman and Senator Dianne Feinstein, who have both written legislation that could halt the department’s plans there. Last week, Waxman introduced a bill that would bar any development at the campus. And last month, Feinstein submitted a bill requiring the completion of an eight-years-in-the-making master plan. Her bill also prohibits putting anything on the campus not directly related to veterans services. The VA’s current policy of leasing some of the property to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fox Entertainment and a bus company has angered many local activists, who say the campus’ purpose of exclusively helping veterans has been perverted. Beyond the VA, Yaroslavsky also discussed ongoing county projects with local significance. He assured homeowners that the county’s $12-million project at Will Rogers State Beach will be completed by Memorial Day. He said some areas ‘which will not affect public access to the beach will take longer.’ He also said that he initiated a comprehensive program to identify the sources of beach pollution last year. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, who also opposes commercial development at the VA, discussed his current work on the council with Santa Monica Canyon homeowners last week. A member of the council’s Budget Committee, he said he is working to reinvest more money into aging infrastructure and increase police services. He also said that he is working with Yaroslavsky ‘to create a homeless shelter in a light industrial area that won’t affect neighbors.’ Rosendahl and Yaroslavsky reiterated their support for expanding mass transit to the Westside. The councilman is actively promoting expanding the Green Line to LAX and the Expo Line to Santa Monica. The supervisor has introduced a plan to convert Olympic and Pico into a one-way circuit. He has also supported extending the Expo line to Santa Monica. ———– To contact Staff Writer Max Taves, e-mail reporter@palipost.com or call (310) 454-1321 ext. 28.

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