Washington, D.C., has an extra shade of green this fall–thanks in no small part to Pacific Palisades. Local residents have given more to political parties and candidates running for U.S. Senate and Congress than they ever have in a mid-term or non-presidential election, helping to make the Palisades one of the most important zip codes nationwide for campaign war chests. ‘Political discourse has become more shrill,’ said Scott Corwin, a local resident and one of the Democratic Party’s biggest fundraisers. ‘It’s becoming so vociferous and the volume of political giving is being driven upward.’ Palisadians have contributed more than $1.3 million since January 2005, according to data from the Federal Election Committee. That means that contributions are up more than 109 percent since the 1994 election cycle. And that figure would be much higher when contributions to state offices like governor or state senator are included. Palisades contributions to the Democratic Party outnumber contributions to the Republican Party by a 3-2 ratio. But the share of Republican contributions has grown since 2002, the last non-presidential election. While giving to the Democratic Party rose 142 percent to $347,920 in that period, Republican funding increased 440 percent to $228,702. Curt Baer, president of the Palisades Republican Club, credits the fear of a Democratic sweep with motivating Republican donations. The largest financial support for the Republican Party came from Frank and Kathrine Baxter and Dennis Tito. The Baxters have given more than $100,000 to the Republican Party and Republican candidates since 2005. A national surge in large donations has given the Republican Party a $100-million advantage over the Democrats, which some political observers say might be large enough to overcome this year’s anti-incumbent sentiment. If the threat of an imminent electoral defeat has scared Republicans into action, it has also encouraged the flow of Democratic dollars. ‘I am finding that Democrats are more willing to open their checkbooks because they realize their money is going to good use,’ Corwin said. ‘They sense that another $5,000 in a Tennessee Senate race, for example, can make a big difference.’ Corwin helped to raise $250,000 for U.S. Senate candidate Harold Ford at a West L.A. fundraiser this summer. Because Democratic victory in state legislature and Congressional races is virtually assured, the Palisades Democratic Club has looked beyond Los Angeles. The Club recently voted to send money to competitive and pivotal Congressional races in Stockton and Sedona, Arizona. The Palisades Republican Club has not yet decided where to send money raised through local fundraisers, but it wants the contributions to go where ‘they’ll be needed most,’ Baer said. The largest Democratic contributions in this election came from Larry and Laurie David and Thomas and Janet Unterman. Both households each gave more than $100,000 to the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates. For Thomas Unterman, the managing partner of a venture capital firm, Republican ‘backsliding’ on the environment and civil liberties was a key factor in his decision to contribute to Democrats this year. ‘I have progressive political views,’ Unterman said. ‘And I’ve been fortunate to be able to support candidates whose political views coincide with mine.’ New federal campaign spending regulations restrict donations to individual candidates to $2,100 per election cycle. They do, however, allow for contributions as large as $26,700 to Democratic and Republican committees and third-party Political Action Committees, or PACs. The share of contributions from the Palisades that went to Democrats increases when individual candidates and Democratic-leaning PACs are included. Hillary Clinton received $70,000–more money than any other candidate. EMILY’s List, Forward Together PAC and Dianne Feinstein were also among the top 10 recipients of Palisades contributions that leaned toward Democrats and Democratic groups. Presidential elections have historically generated more contributions than mid-term Congressional elections, and the Palisades is no exception. In 2004, residents gave more than $3 million during that election, which was more than the community has ever given in an election. When zip codes were ranked by the size of their political contributions to federal elections that year, Pacific Palisades ranked fourth statewide and 40th nationally. In 2004, Palisades money also favored Democrats. Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry received more than $500,000 while President George Bush gathered nearly $300,000. But the community’s recent tendency to favor Democrats has not always been a given. In the 2000 election, contributions to then-Republican candidate Bush nearly doubled contributions made to Democratic challenger Al Gore. And the Republican Party received 20 percent more than the Democratic Party that year.
Martha Madden Mohr, 83; Former 54-Year Resident
Former longtime Pacific Palisades resident Martha Madden Mohr passed away Monday, October 23 in Spokane, Washington. She was 83 and had been battling a long illness. Martha loved the feel of Pacific Palisades and she focused on raising a family, running a business, enjoying picnics on the beach and watching the sun set in the ocean. She and her husband, Richard, loved to travel (especially to London) and all things British. A year after Richard’s death in 2002 she moved to Spokane to be close to her son and his family. Martha was born September 12, 1923 on a farm near Kingman, Indiana. She attended Indiana University and graduated in 1945 with a business degree. She married Richard Mohr of Indianapolis in 1947, and they moved to Southern California in 1950. Together, they founded International Bookfinders, an innovative out-of-print mail order book search service. They moved to the Palisades in 1959 and worked out of their home on upper Chautauqua, using the cherished Palisades Post Office “Box One” as their business address. At first, their company focused on locating hard-to-find books for individual customers but over the years they began amassing impressive collections of books on a single topic and selling them to universities and libraries. International Bookfinders specialized in Western Americana. Martha is survived by her son, Mark Mohr (wife Tami) and her grandchildren, Kellen and Kylie. Private services will be held at a later date. Donations may be sent in memory of the Madden family to the Rush Creek Cemetery, 11052 N. B’dale Road, Bloomingdale, Indiana 47832.
CLASSIFIED ADS FROM THE OCTOBER 19, 2006 ISSUE OF THE PALISADIAN-POST
HOMES FOR SALE 1
LAS VEGAS HOMES, CONDOS. Interested in a 2nd home or relocation? I will customize a search free to you. Call Rob Steel, (702) 882-1454. Realty One Group, Robsellsvegas.comHOMES WANTED 1b
WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
DUPLEX, 863 HAVERFORD. $3,150/mo. Pets welcome. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, all app., gardener, garage & yard included near beach & village center, quiet street. Call Linda Taylor, agent, (310) 994-0168UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
SUNSET IN THE VILLAGE. Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 ba, newly renovated, walk-in closets. Gated parking, laundry. 1 yr lease. (310) 454-7743 CHARMING 12 SQ. FT. UPPER APT in Mediterranean triplex near bluffs. 3 bdrm, 1 ba, tiles, wood floors, plantation shutters, frplc, ceiling fans, garden. 1 year lease. $3,500/mo. Available 11/15. N/S, no pets. (310) 804-3142 BRENTWOOD, NEAR COUNTRY CLUB. $1,650/mo. Charming, decorator’s 1 bdrm in peaceful garden setting, woodburning frplc, hdwd flrs, French drs to patio, new applncs, garage, no pets. (310) 826-7960 SPACIOUS APARTMENT. 3+2 UPPER unit. QUIET bldg. Garage, laundry, new carpets, bright. Lots of storage space. $2,600/mo. 1 year lease. No pets/smoking. (310) 498-0149WANTED TO RENT 3b
ACTIVE MATURE WOMAN, semi-retired Adm., seeks transitional house-sitting/sharing/rental arrangement, Nov. Loves biking, tennis, spiritual practice, friends. Cherishes beauty, peace. (310) 699-8900OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
MEDICAL SPACE: UPSCALE busy medical bldg. – 300 sq.ft – 3 office suite. Call (310) 273-8700CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 3f
PACIFIC PALISADES FOR LEASE. Stunning totally remodeled townhome, granite kit, 2+2 1/2 + den, mtn view, hdwd flrs, high ceilings, pool, tennis, 2car pvt garage. $3,495/mo. (310) 260-7764 EDGEWATER TOWERS 1 BDRM, large patio, ocean view. Pools, gated security, covered parking, tennis, gym & more. Available Oct. $2,300/mo. Utils incl. Telephone and fax: (310) 454-5652BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
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REWARD. LOST: MINI PINSCHER MALE. Taken from Will Rogers Park by well meaning family to be scanned for micro chip. Owner registered on micro chip hasn’t heard anything. We’re devastated & miss our dog. Any info, call (310) 849-2148COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT -HOME & BUSINESS – 20 Years Microsoft Experience -HELPING WITH: Windows XP – Windows Media Center FRANKEL CONSULTING 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. End Run-around. Pop-up Expert! Satisfying Clients since 1992. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! COMPUTER WORKS! Alan Perla, (310) 455-2000 THE DETECHTIVES’ – PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS – PATIENT, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE – ON-SITE MAC SPECIALIST – Consulting – Installation – Repair – Data Recovery – Networks – Training – SONOS Systems – Wireless Internet – Beginners to Advanced Users – We cover all things Mac – (310) 838-2254 – William Moorefield – thedetechtives.comFINANCIAL SERVICES 7e
ARE YOU IN NEED of a mortage, 2nd mortage, refinance, business, personal or education loan? Let our professional, dedicated and bondable reps assist you in finding the financing that best suits your needs. No upfront fees, good or bad credit accepted. FAST APPROVALS. We specialize in the lowest: – APRS – Closing costs – Lawyer referrals – Home & Auto Insurance. Modern Finance Corp. Call today, (888) 239-1464GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f
PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? a moving sale? a yard sale? a rummage sale? an estate 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 – Furniture – Antiques – Collectibles – Junque – Reliable professionals Local ReferencesORGANIZING SERVICES 7h
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZATION & BOOKKEEPING. Superior services provided with discretion & understanding Palisadian resident. Local references. Call Sarah, (310) 573-9263NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
VIP NANNY AGENCY. “Providing very important people with the very best nanny.” (818) 907-1017, (310) 614-3646 NANNY 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Loves kids, energetic, responsible, excellent refs. DMV, clean record. Bilingual Spanish/English. Available Tuesday-Saturday, P/T. Live out. Call Mirna, (323) 937-2323 BABYSITTER OR HOUSEKEEPER available M-F. Very good references. Many years experience. Call Rosa, cell, (323) 240-8642 BABYSITTER/ELDER CARE. Available M-F own transportation, CDL, insured, references, experienced. Call Beatrice, (323) 270-4214 or (323) 567-8468HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.” We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419 HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED IN LARGE HOMES looking for part time work. Available Thursdays and weekends. Will do errands, light cooking and housesit. Pet friendly. References available. Call (310) 736-0455 HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available immediately. Monday-Friday. Experienced. Call Olga, (323) 750-4534 CLEANING LADIES, PART-TIME. Mother-daughter team. Excellent cleaners. Speak English. Have car. References. Call Yolanda, (310) 488-8526 BABYSITTER/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Own transportation. CDL. Babysitting license. References. Call Rosibel, (213) 675-2092 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE – Local references – Own transportation – Avail Thursdays. Call Marta, (213) 365-6609 or leave a message, please COOK ITALIAN STYLE, take care of pets, light housekeeping, speak English/Spanish/Portuguese, understand Italian. Local references. Call Margaret, (310) 403-1845 HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER available M-F, own transportation, CDL, references. Call Maria, (310) 907-6520 HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER with many years experience. Palisades references, own car, CDL, insured, available Wed. & Thursday plus weekends. Please call Lilian, (310) 390-9235, or leave a message.ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
CAREGIVERS/COMPANIONS Live in/out. Minimum 2 years experience. 3 work related references required. CNA’S/CHH’S welcomed. Bondable. Call (323) 692-3692 ENERGETIC, FUN-LOVING smart young lady seeking employment as assistant/companion/nanny. Available until 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, flexible Fri.-Sat. Valid driver’s license. Call Lee-Ann, (310) 390-5308GARDENING, 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 GARCIA GARDENING SERVICE – Maintenance – Sprinkler Systems – Planting – Clean-up – Landscape – (310) 733-7414 TINO’S GARDEN SERVICE – General cleanup – Gardening service – Tree trimming – Landscaping – 6 days a wk – Sprinkler timer – Tree removal – Hauling – Ground cover – Free est. – Refs. (310) 391-2063HEALING ARTS 12
SINCERE PSYCHIC/CLAIRVOYANT. Amazing, no-nonsense reading on love & relationship. Phone or in person. 1 hr or longer. $160. www.psychicempowerment.com, (562) 365-3612 YOGA FOR BEGINNING LEVEL ONLY: One on one in the comfort of your home with Gigi. Local certified instructor. All ages welcome. (310) 633-1028HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a
EYELASH EXTENSIONS BY GIGI. Beautiful, natural, long-lasting. In your home by licensed esthetician. Aromatherapy and reflexology treatments also available. (310) 633-1028MASSAGE THERAPY 12b
AWARD WINNING MASSAGE by Natalie. Deep tissue specialist. Call (310) 993-8899. www.massagebynatalie.faithweb.comWINDOW 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 20 years Westside. Clean and detailed. Free estimates, sills and screens included. Up to two stories only. Brian, (310) 289-5279PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g
BE HAPPY TO COME HOME! Trusted house/pet care in & around Palisades since 1986. Educated, responsible. (310) 454-8081 PET HEAVEN – TOTAL PET CARE. Training. Walking. Playgroups and hikes. 30 years Pali resident. References. Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog. HAPPY PET – Dog Walking – Park Outings – Socialization. Connie, (310) 230-3829 FOR ALL YOUR PET NEEDS! Daily doggie walks – Overnight stays in my WLA home. Call Rosa, (310) 779-8643 TRUSTED HOUSE/PET CARE in Palisades area. Retired teacher with 3 golden retrievers. Walking, playgroup pet therapy. References. Call Chris, (310) 454-4768SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
PIANO INSTRUCTION. Give the life-long gift of music! Very patient, creative teacher. Music degree, USC. Qualified, experienced, local. Lisa Lukas, (310) 454-0859. www.palisadesmusicstudio.com MUSICAL TRAINING IN YOUR HOME. Piano – Voice – Guitar – Drums – Percussion. “Genius Without Education Is Like Silver In The Mine” -Franklin. Call Cathleen, (310) 390-1969 PROFESSIONAL PIANIST with UCLA degree & 30 years experience with children & adults. Offers PIANO & HARPSICHORD lessons. Call (310) 453-1064TUTORS 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 ages – All levels – Local refs – Flexible hrs. 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 WRITER/TUTOR/EDITOR/ESL: 25 yrs teaching experience. Extraordinary results with application essays from middle school-college. Grammar becomes logical & beneficial. Higher level critical thinking & reading comprehension become intertwined skills. Fare fees. References: Karen, (310) 230-7856 MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR, Middle school-college level. BS LAUSD credentialed high school teacher. Test Prep. Flexible hours. Available to help NOW! Seth Freeman, (310) 909-3049 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS IN THE PALISADES. Energetic and experienced school band teacher provides positive instruction for students of any age. Piano, flute, saxophone, clarinet and oboe. I come to you. Karen, (310) 454-2747 PROFESSIONAL ACTING COACH: for you, your son or daughter. On-camera coaching in your home for film & TV auditions, school plays or to improve skills. www.OurCommon.com/PrimeTimeCoaching. Justin, (310) 874-5765 ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Palisades Teacher with MA in Education. Available for students K-8 who need help with academics or ISEE test prep. Help your child have a great year. Call Lara, (310) 294-0123 SPANISH TUTOR, CERTIFIED teacher for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 17 yrs exper. Palisades resident. Many good references. Amazing system. Affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180CABINET MAKING 16
CUSTOM WOODWORK AND CABINETS. Craftsmanship quality, 20 years experience, local resident. Local references available. General Contractor Calif. License #402923. Ron Dillaway, (310) 455-4462. rondillaway@yahoo.comCONCRETE, 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.comCONSTRUCTION 16d
CASTLE CONSTRUCTION. New homes, remodeling, additions, fine finish carpentry. Serving the Westside for 20 yrs. Lic. #649995. Call James, (310) 450-6237 ALAN PINE, GENERAL CONTRACTOR. New homes – Remodeling – Additions – Kitchen & bath. Planning/Architectural services – Licensed & Insured. #469435. (800) 800-0744 or (818) 203-8881ELECTRICAL 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 (Not lic.). Please Call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286FENCES 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 16l
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. Senior 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 & refinishing. National Wood Flooring Association member. Lic. #732286 Plenty of local references. (877) 622-2200. www.goldenhardwoodfloors.comHANDYMAN 16n
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) 455-0803 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 THE HANDY GUY. Any job, big or small. Over 16 years experience. Lic #B-858574. We’re proud to donate our services to Habitat for Humanity. (310) 216-9034 PETERPAN – Quality home repair. Serving entire Westside. (Not lic.) Ask for Peter, (310) 663-3633 LOCAL ENGLISH HANDYMAN serving the Palisades 10 years. You can trust me to do the job right. Hourly rates/bids. Not lic. (310) 454-3838 – (310) 367-6383 HANDYMAN – PAINTING – DRYWALL REPAIRS – Water damage repair – Small carpentry work – molding & crown molding. 17 years EXCELLENT service & experience. FREE ESTIMATES! Call (310) 502-1168. Non-lic.HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16o
SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16q
PAUL HORST – Interior & Exterior – PAINTING – 52 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 “WE SEAL LEAKS” +, carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry, tile, patios, gutters, windows, skylights, landscaping, retaining walls, drainage, stucco, plaster, concrete asphalt, remodels. (310) 457-4652PLUMBING 16s
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 EXCELLENT PLUMBER.14 years experience – Non-lic. Call Juan, (310) 966-7341, cellREMODELING 16u
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) 455-0803 COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION. New homes, kitchen+bath remodeling, additions. Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large and small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Call Michael Hoff Construction today, (310) 230-2930HELP WANTED 17
DRIVERS: 150K PER YEAR-TEAMS! Earn more plus GREAT Benefits! Western Regional Solo and Team Runs. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123 LADY WANTED FOR LIVE-IN position. Light housekeeping. Help with handicapped daughter. (310) 457-3393 HAIR STYLIST STATION for rent in friendly work environment. Back bar shampoo, laundry included, parking available. In heart of Palisades Village. (310) 454-3521 NEW PALISADES BOUTIQUE seeking P/T sales person or F/T sales manager. Retail exper required. Retail Pro, QuickBooks exper desired. Call (310) 230-1249 or email resume & refs to sarajstein@yahoo.com ESCROW OFFICER & ASSISTANT wanted F/T. Make a positive change now. Call Sharon, (310) 451-5411 Fax resume: (310) 458-1988 DRIVERS: 2 CHOICES: 11 WESTERN OR Southwest! For Professionals! – Home Weekly! – Excellent Benefits! – Paid Practical Miles! – 98% No Touch! CDL-A 2 yrs OTR Exp. Voyager Express, Inc. Glenda: (800) 552-0950 x114 BENTONS SPORT SHOP. Full & part time retail sales personnel needed. Positions avail for both mornings &/or afternoons. Exper helpful but not mandatory. Apply in person, 1038 Swarthmore. (310) 459-8451 RESERVATIONS. SOLMAR V Luxury-Live aboard dive vessel, running scuba adventures to the Socorro Islands and the Sea of Cortez along with Great White Shark cage diving to Guadalupe Island, is seeking a personable reservation person to talk scuba with our prospective clients. Job entails: Confirming reservations, answering e-mails and office clerical. Most of the time would be spent on the phone and answering e-mails. Our new U.S. office is located in the village of Topanga Canyon, only 20 minutes from Santa Monica. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Scuba certification a must, phone/office experience helpful but not required. If you scuba dive we can train you to handle the rest of it. The Solmar V is under new ownership and this is a great opportunity to become part of a successful business in the scuba industry with plans to expand. Please e-mail us at ask@solmarv.com or call us at (866) 591-4906 PART TIME CHILDCARE helper needed weekday afternoons, CDL & excellent driving record required. rebeccalobl@earthlink.net HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WANTED FOR PAID INTERVIEWS . . . If you have had a loved one in the hospital with a medical crisis, we would like to hear about your experiences for an upcoming self-help book on navigating the hospital for family members. The book is focused on how to empower families in the hospital setting, guiding readers on how to oversee and support patient care and interface effectively with the hospital system. We need people who have experienced difficulty and have faced challenges with the hospital experience. Your input will help future families with hospitalized loved ones. Book is being written by a professional writer with a master’s degree in psychology. Thank you. Please email: hospitalhandbook@yahoo.com DRIVERS: GREYHOUND LINES, INC. is HIRING DRIVERS! Free Training, Free Travel Passes! Competitive Pay, 401K. Hiring Hotline: 1 (800) 669-9612 (Sun-Wed) PART TIME DRIVER. OUR CAR, EXPERIENCED. (310) 459-4777AUTOS 18b
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WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, ’50s, ’60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 306-7746 – profeti2001@yahoo.com WANTED: STURDY ROLL-AWAY TWIN BED. Call (310) 454-3966Berman Gives Wildcats the Boot
Late Field Goal Lifts Palisades Football to Its First League Victory in Three Seasons
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
When the final horn sounded, Palisades High players piled on each other near the end zone in joyous celebration. Some 30 yards away on the Dolphins’ sideline, Head Coach Leo Castro looked to the heavens and let out a huge sigh of relief. “This is like a huge monkey off my back,” he admitted, shaking his head. Actually, the weight of 10 consecutive league losses had begun to feel like a King Kong-sized gorilla. The coach felt light as a feather, however, after kicker Joe Berman booted a 21-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining to lift Pali to a 15-14 victory over University in its Western League opener Friday night at Stadium by the Sea. Just as elated as the Head Coach was his son, Offensive Coordinator Aaronn Castro, who praised his players in the post-game huddle for playing a “complete game.” “It took all three facets of the game to get it done tonight,” he said. “We got a huge defensive stand to give us a chance, we executed our two-minute offense on the final drive and special teams did its job at the end.” Berman’s heroics were made possible when the Dolphins’ defense tackled Shawn Angel for a two-yard loss on a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-one at Palisades’ 42-yard line with 3:16 left. “That was maybe the biggest play of our season,” said Ron Evans, Pali’s defensive line coach. “We needed a stop and the kids dug down deep and got it.” Palisades took over on downs and advanced to the Wildcats’ nine-yard- line, where Elie killed the clock to set up Berman’s field goal try. Kicking from the left hash mark, Berman’s high kick appeared to be wide but University was whistled for an offsides penalty, moving the ball half the distance to the goal line and giving Berman a reprieve. This time, the kick was good and, after Lazzarian Rankin and Josh Berookhim combined to sack Angel on the final play, Pali’s on-field celebration began. A muffed punt by Raymond Elie set up University’s first touchdown on a 17-yard pass from Angel to Cedric Hayes and Palisades (4-2 overall, 1-0 in league) found itself down 8-0 late in the first quarter. The Dolphins got back in the game with a big play from one of their smallest players. Junior wide receiver Timmy Gonzales ran a streak down the right sideline, stopped suddenly, turned around and pulled in Elie’s pass. “I saw the defender was shading me inside and when Ray patted his helmet I knew the ball was coming to me,” Gonzales said. “I didn’t realize I had scored until I saw my teammates rushing at me. It was the boost we needed to keep us in the game.” Trailing 14-6 at halftime, Pali tailback Dajuan Cofield said he was told by his coaches that it was time for him to take over the game. Having sat out the Dolphins’ previous game against St. Monica with a severely sprained ankle, the senior was more than ready to oblige. “Coming out of the tunnel, I decided I’m going to put the team on my back,” Cofield said. “I wanted the ball. If they stop me, they have to worry about Robert [Gillett]. We weren’t going to be stopped.” Cofield had a huge night, rushing for 124 yards in 16 carries and catching three passes for 43 yards. His four-yard touchdown run cut University’s lead to 14-12 with 6:16 left. Gillett added 44 yards in seven carries. The game-winning kick atoned for Berman’s missed extra-point in the second quarter’his first failed conversion try of the season’which was but one of a litany of errors that prevented the Dolphins from opening a big lead early. Despite moving the ball at will Palisades trailed by eight points at halftime. “That’s been a problem for us,” Castro said. “Whenever our offense starts clicking we turn the ball over or committed stupid penalties. Sometimes we do a better job of stopping us than the other team does.” Pali’s victory avenged a 36-19 loss to University last year and propelled Pali into the thick of the fight for the Western League title. The Dolphins have already won more games than they did last year, but they are hardly satisfied. “That was just the first step,” Cofield said after a spirited practice on Monday. “We want to go undefeated in league. We have to take it one game at a time.” Palisades will try to build off the momentum generated from its come-from-behind win with a victory at Hamilton Friday afternoon. The Yankees (5-1, 1-0) beat Westchester 20-7 in their league opener and defeated Palisades 25-3 last season at Stadium by the Sea. Cofield said the time of the game should have no effect on the outcome: “It makes no difference whether it’s at night or during the day. If anything, playing in the afternoon should help us because that’s when we practice every day. We’re used to it.” Hamilton’s field has no lights, so the junior varsity game will be played today at 3 p.m. The varsity game kicks off tomorrow, also at 3 p.m. Frosh/Soph In a game as evenly-contested as the varsity game that followed, Palisades’ frosh/soph squad battled University to a 8-8 tie last Friday afternoon. University drove 80 yards in 20 plays to score on its first possession. The Dolphins responded just before halftime when Tyquan Ballard caught a middle screen from quarterback Jake Rivera and raced 70 yards for a touchdown. Robert Williams ran a hand-off up the middle for the two-point conversion to tie the score. Palisades is 3-1-2 overall and 0-0-1 in league.
Carl Lewis’s Foundation Hosts Family Fitness Festival
Palisadian and Olympian of the Century Carl Lewis was at his enthusiastic best during his Foundation’s first annual Family Fitness Festival last Saturday morning at the Home Depot Center in Carson to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The festivities included a Kids’ Fun Run, a Diabetes Awareness Seminar and a 5K Run/Walk. The Carl Lewis Foundation is a nonprofit organization that the nine-time Olympic gold medalist founded in 2001 to help inner city youth. The event was open to runners of all ages and awards were handed out to the top three finishers in each age division.
PTC Junior Team Stays Undefeated
The Palisades Tennis Center?s Junior Satellite team defeated the Santa Monica Acers 5-4 last Sunday afternoon to remain undefeated in Westside League matches this season. The PTC squad of Samantha Sharpe, Perri Zaret, Cody Schiffer, Meagan Wilson, Naomie Rosenberg and Kristen Fernhoff, split its singles matches and took two out of three doubles sets to earn the victory. The decisive pro set went down to the wire before Schiffer and Fernhoff finally prevailed 8-6. This Sunday, the PTC?s undefeated Open team takes on The Tennis Key at Westchester while its undefeated Novice squad plays Beverly Hills Country Club at Beverly Hills.
Palisadian Pacesetters
Samantha Kogan won the girls’ 14-and-under division of the Beverly Hills Junior Satellite Tennis tournament last weekend, her second tournament win of the year. She also won the Nike Summer tournament. Kogan won three matches to advance to the finals. Her quarterfinal match was against second-seeded Shelby Sinoway of Calabasas. Kogan lost the first set 7-5, took the second 6-2 and won the third set tiebreaker to advance. In the semi-finals, Kogan swept Julia Duston of Palos Verdes 6-3, 6-2. In the final, Kogan bested Shelby Bernstein of Beverly Hills 6-0, 6-2. Jay Connolly, a sophomore goalie for the Harvard University men’s water polo team, had 29 saves in three games as the Crimson played four games on the West Coast last week. The former Harvard-Westlake standout had 10 saves against La Verne, six against Cal Baptist and 13 saves against Pomona College. James Mann and Sam Cohen helped their Westside Bruins football team earn a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Sheriffs of Inglewood last Saturday at Malibu High. They are the only two Palisadians on the Bruins’ Gremlin Division ((9 & 10-year-olds) squad. Mann, a fourth-grader at St. Matthew’s, is the starting fullback and scored one of the Bruins’ touchdowns while Cohen, who attends Marquez Elementary, is the quarterback.
PaliHi In Review: Runners Back on Course
The Palisades High cross country team has won each of its first two Western League meets and Head Coach Ron Brumel expects the Dolphins to keep winning. Against University, top girls’ runner Kristabel Doebel-Hickok jogged most of the way and won easily in 19:41 over the 2.9-mile course at Pierce College. The Dolphins took five of the top six places in both the boys and girls races to win by scores of 16-43. Last week against Venice, the Dolphins boys won 19 to 41 and the girls won 19 to 63. Doebel-Hickok did not run against Venice. Teammate Angela Perry Spahn won in 20:52. Freshman Sarah Shores was third in the Venice meet in 22:05. Sophomore Nicole Washington ran the course in 23:20, sophomore Cecilia McGaughran finished in 23:32, junior Etna Tiburcio clocked a 23:43 and senior Unique Shanklin was one second behind in 23:33. For the boys, Jann Stavro leads the way and fellow senior Jeff Boone has run under 18 minutes in every meet this year. Freshman David Hafford won the frosh/soph boys race against Venice in 19:11’a personal best by 38 seconds. Also showing promise is another freshman, Carlos Bustamante, who was eighth overall in the varsity race in 18:23. Doebel-Hickok, Stavro and Jason Kil will likely be held out of today’s meet against Hamilton. Girls Tennis The Palisades High girls tennis team continues to romp through Western League play without being challenged. The Dolphins shut out Fairfax 7-0 on Monday, with Katy Nikolova and Audrey Ashraf each winning their singles sets by 8-0 scores. Alex Kling and Yasmin Ghiasi won by the same score at No. 3 doubles for the Dolphins, who travel to Venice for a match today at 2:30 p.m. Girls Volleyball The Dolphins remained unbeaten in Western League matches with a three-game sweep over Hamilton on Monday. Palisades hosts University today at 3:30 p.m.
Calendar for the Week of October 19
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Canyon Charter School’s 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch and Bake Sale today, 1:45 to 5 p.m. and tomorrow, 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:45 to 5 p.m. at the school, 421 Entrada Dr. An Evening with Editors as Writers, featuring Gina Frangello, Stacy Bierlein, Leelila Strogov and Cheryl Alu, 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. Frangello serves as executive director of Other Voices Magazine and will read from “My Sister’s Continent,” an edgy, compelling, first novel. Stacy Bierlein’s fiction appears in the literary magazines and anthologies, Young Wives Tales and All Hands On. Strogov and Alu are editors at Swink Magazine. Annual Country Bazaar tonight, 7 to 9 p.m. ($5 admission includes a dessert and beverage), and tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (free admission; gourmet luncheon for $10), at the Community United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. Reservations: 454-5529. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 Palisades Beautiful meets at 10 a.m. in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Upcoming neighborhood tree planting will be discussed. Public invited. Contact: 454-6560. The Friends of the Library and the Palisades AARP chapter present the 1939 comedy ‘Midnight,’ starring Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Mary Astor and John Barrymore, 2 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Free admission. Open house at the local Republican headquarters, 4 to 6 p.m. in Suite 220, the 881 Alma Real building. Public invited. “Trail to the Stars: Immortal Heroes of the Constellations,” an easy two-hour hike, 7 p.m. in Temescal Gateway Park. Meet in the front parking lot and then explore the night sky through binoculars and a telescope. Parking is $5. “Understanding November’s Ballot Measures,” a presentation by Palisadian Iris Kaphan of the League of Women Voters, hosted by the Palisades Democratic Club, 7 p.m., Mort’s Oak Room on Swarthmore. Public invited. Gala opening concert for the Music at St. Matthew’s season, featuring the St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra and the Men and Boys Choir of Hereford Cathedral, England, 8 p.m., in the sanctuary, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. Admission at the door: $25. (See story, page TK.) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Volunteers will meet for a work party on the Village Green from 9 to 11 a.m. Newcomers who want to have fun and be a part of the community are invited to participate. Just bring shears and gloves. Contact: Marge Gold at 459-5167. Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine will hold a two-day Holiday Boutique and Crafts Fair, noon to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. SRF provides free parking, available in the upper lot at 17080 Sunset Blvd. (See story, page 15.) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Annual Village Fair, sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Antioch and Via de la Paz. Free admission. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Monthly meeting of the Palisades Civic League, 7:30 p.m., Gabrielson Hall at the United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. (See story, page TK.) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Professional storyteller Rebecca Martin presents “Celtic Tales” for children of all ages and their families, 4 p.m. at the Palisades Branch Library. (See story, page TK.) Registered art therapist Diane Alvy will be guest speaker at the Palisades Art Association meeting, 7 p.m. at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford. Special tours of Seven Arrows’ urban garden, 11 a.m. to noon at the campus, 15420 La Cruz Dr. (See story, page 14.) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 “Russia and the Volga River,” a slide presentation by a Culver City couple, will highlight the Palisades AARP Travel Group meeting, 2 p.m., Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. (See story, page TK.) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Monthly Chamber of Commerce mixer, hosted by Neu You Skin Rejuvenation Center and Rocco’s Cucina, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 910 Via de la Paz. Public invited. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, 7 p.m., Palisades Branch Library meeting room, 861 Alma Real. Public invited. Poet Rex Wilder, a Pacific Palisades resident, signs “Waking Bodies,” 7:30 p.m., Village Books on Swarthmore. _____________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Monthly storytime program for babies and toddlers (under age 3), and their parents and caregivers, 10:15 a.m. at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. The new program, which combines stories, songs and fingerplays, will continue December 6. Contact: 459-2754.
Environmental Panel Promises Expertise and Practical Information
Palisades Cares will present the first Palisades Environmental Forum, ‘A Look at the Environment and What You Can Do to Help,’ on Tuesday, October 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Janes Hall at Palisades Presbyterian Church, corner of Sunset and El Medio. L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl will give introductory remarks. The panel, moderated by Palisades environmental activist Peter Kreitler, will include Assemblymember Fran Pavley; Mark Gold, executive director of Heal the Bay; Ferris Kawar from Sustainable Works; and Neil Guglielmo, division manager, Solid Resources Citywide Recycling, L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation. Topics will include global warming, the state of Santa Monica Bay and local waterways, and concrete things we can do to help in our daily lives. Rev. Peter Kreitler, formerly on the parish staff at St. Matthew’s, is Minister for the Environment for the Episcopalian Diocese of Los Angeles. He is founder and co-host of EarthTalk, a Santa Monica cable television show known as America’s most informative environmental talk show. After less than six years as a politician in Sacramento, former school teacher Fran Pavley has gained worldwide prominence as a strong and creative advocate for the environment. On September 27, her second landmark global warming bill, AB 32 (Nunez-Pavley), was signed into law. The bill requires that the state reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and requires mandatory reporting of emissions from significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2002, Pavley authored the landmark global warming bill, AB 1493, which will require automobile manufacturers to reduce tailpipe emissions by 30 percent by 2016, beginning with the model year 2009. “My first bill has resulted in 11 other states following our lead with the same emission reductions required from cars and light trucks,” Pavley said. “My office is now receiving inquiries from other state legislatures on how we passed AB 32. I believe that next year we will see climate legislation all over the country that is similar to California’s.” Mark Gold, who holds a doctorate degree in environment from UCLA, has been the executive director of Heal the Bay since 1994. His nonprofit, environmental organization is dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. In particular, Gold has worked on research projects concerning urban runoff pollution, DDT and PCB contamination in fish, and the health risks of swimming at runoff-contaminated beaches. He created Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card and has authored or co-authored numerous California coastal protection, water quality and environmental education bills. Ferris Kawar has been developing a Sustainable Living Workshop in Santa Monica through Sustainable Works for the last three years, helping businesses and homeowners develop plans for living sustainably. He is also the Los Angeles editor of Greenopia, a guide for living green. At Tuesday’s event, Whole Foods Markets has generously donated green bags for the first 100 attendees, and Village Books will have environmentally-themed books for sale. “All community members are invited to attend this forum and learn more about the health of our environment and what we can do to safeguard it for our children and ourselves,” said Marie Steckmest, founder of Palisades Cares. “Let’s be active participants in saving our earth.” Her Web site is www.palisadescares.org. CAPTION: Rev. Peter Kreitler, Minister for the Environment for the Episcopalian Diocese of Los Angeles. CAPTION: Assemblymember Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), who attended the Palisades’ Fourth of July parade this summer, will be a featured speaker at an environmental forum on Tuesday, October 24.
