Cornelia Funke created the fantasy world of “Dragon Rider” for Seven Arrows students last Friday, bringing with her a menagerie of characters as she read from her book at the morning assembly. Perched on a stool in the courtyard, she morphed into the wise female rat, affecting a high-pitched raspy voice to warn the brave young dragon Firedrake that his home is soon to be destroyed by humans. The silver dragon responded with curiosity and innocence, and the grumpy brownie shot back with a sarcastic tone. Like the author, Funke’s characters are animated and perceptive. They know that “humans never have everything they want” and that big animals don’t always listen to smaller animals, which can cause problems. These messages reach audiences young and old. A German native who has been compared to J.K. Rowling, Funke breathed fire into her adventurous narrative, which follows Firedrake as he embarks on a journey to the Rim of Heaven. Among the characters who accompany the young dragon is an orphaned boy called Ben, named for Funke’s son, who is a fifth grader at Seven Arrows. Funke chose to read from “Dragon Rider,” published in 2004, because she and Ben agreed that it did not require any prior explanation. Full of delicious details, the novel invites readers to explore a magical world where curious and witty characters fiddle with their whiskers, wrinkle their sharp noses and pick pieces of moss out from between their teeth, all while discussing the power of human nature. “It was my dog that inspired me first,” Funke said in response to a student’s question about the origin of the book. “He looked like a dragon.” Another student wanted to know if writing is hard for her. “Writing books for me is the easiest thing on earth,” she said, adding that if she’s not writing, she gets “grumpy.” Funke started her craft when she was 28, and said that as a young child, she was not necessarily encouraged to be a writer. “In Germany, teachers are not very good at that,” she said. “When I was in fifth grade, [a teacher] said that I wrote rather unusual things and not what I was asked to write. I always wrote too long.” She became a social worker and worked with underprivileged children, which she calls “one of the most important experiences.” However, she realized that the gift she had for writing and painting “just wanted to get through,” so she began working as an illustrator for children’s books. Funke was disappointed with the way some children’s stories were told, and admits, “I was often really bored. Authors often underestimate children; they’re frightened to tell the truth about anything serious.” She also thought some authors used language that was too simple, when “children are [actually] very open to sound and language.” As a child, Funke had read and been inspired by “The Neverending Story” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” One of her favorite books is T.H. White’s “The Once and Future King.” She’s read the “Harry Potter” books to her own children, and believes that reading to kids in general is important for their growth. Now, Funke creates most of the illustrations that accompany her own novels, but tries to focus more on the scenery and setting of the world she describes, as opposed to the actual characters, which she prefers to leave to children’s imaginations. One student wanted to know if she has a plan before sitting down to write a novel, and she admitted, “I didn’t when I started, and then you end up in the jungle in the middle [of the book].” Now, she plans for half a year, organizing her chapters, before she writes the first sentence. “Sometimes my characters decide to go somewhere different and then I have to change it [the plan],” she said. “Sometimes I get stuck. It’s like you’re in a labyrinth and you have to find your way out. I believe the story has one way out.” A helpful technique she uses is reading the story out loud. She also completes about four or five rewrites before the novel is finished. “Do you like your book?” asked one student after Funke finished reading from “Dragon Rider.” “If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t give it to my publisher,” said Funke, who has written more than 40 books and is published in 28 different languages. She writes in German, and corrects the English translation to make sure it’s as close to the original as it can be. Having her work translated into a foreign language’especially one like Chinese, which she doesn’t understand’makes her a little nervous. “Sometimes the book arrives and it’s slightly thicker or thinner.” Funke surprised the Seven Arrows audience when she said it usually takes her six to eight weeks to write a book, but she clarified that a major novel like “Dragon Rider,” requires a year or two. Her personal favorites are the two completed books in her trilogy, “Inkheart” and “Inkspell,” in which she has created a land of a book within a book and certain readers have the power to bring characters out of books and send them back. “I think my writing is best in those,” said Funke, who is currently working on the third book. Two of her novels have been made into movies in Europe, and a third, “Inkheart,” was recently adapted into a screenplay by New York playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (“Kimberly Akimbo”), and begins filming this summer. The film is being produced by Mark Ordesky, who did “Lord of the Rings.” “I’ll be on the set with my kids,” said Funke, who also has a daughter, Anna, who attends The Archer School for Girls. Her reading and talk at Seven Arrows concluded a week-long Literary Festival at the school. Funke spoke during the weekly Kuyam ceremony (Kuyam is a Native American word for meeting), which brings together students, administrators, teachers, parents and other family members. Last week’s ritual included a special musical presentation on Sweden’s St. Lucia (“festival of lights”) celebration and music from the school’s parent band, which includes music teacher Todd Washington. The students sang along to the Seven Arrows anthem as well as “Lean on Me” and U2’s “Pride.”
More Than 100 Magical Flutes
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
When Maria Kostelas was 11 and talking with friends about what they wanted to be when they grew up, she remembers saying, “I want to play my flute and help people.” Looking back at the pieces of her life that have led to renown for her CD’s and workshops, the puzzle of her life is starting to make sense. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Kostelas was given the choice of an instrument to play by her father Andy Kostelas, a L.A. Philharmonic and studio musician who played the flute, saxophone and clarinet. She chose flute. She attended high school in Chatsworth before attending Cal State Northridge on scholarship. Not only did she continue to work on her music, but also earned a degree in social work. While a student, she had an opportunity to work in a master class with Jean Pierre Rampal. When she was 19, the World Gift Store in Dana Point was going out of business and Kostelas saw a very small hand-carved South American flute. She thought it might be fun to buy, and at the price of 49 cents she couldn’t go wrong. The flute had a beautiful sound and it started her collection of more than 100 indigenous flutes. After graduation, she worked with families and children in trouble through a nonprofit organization and at night she pursued the flute. During that time, she played in a master class with James Galloway. Kostelas attended a workshop with R. Carlos Nakai, who is famous for his Native American flute recordings. “I had a fantasy that I’d be backstage and he’d let me play his flutes.” Her fantasy came true when it happened exactly as she imagined. It pointed her in the direction of playing flutes of the world. The silver flute is in the key of C. That is not true of the flutes in her collection. They are all tuned in a different key depending on the length and width of the flute and the finger hole placement. One of her favorite flutes was carved by Hawk Little John, a Cherokee medicine man. The flute has a very deep, healing sound. After collecting indigenous flutes and learning to play them, Kostelas began to offer lectures on them. She developed her talks into workshops, where the participants could play the flutes. “I felt it was important to give access to music and letting people know they could make music without having to put all the hours of practice in that I did.” Through the Los Angeles Philharmonic, she taught flute workshops for parents and children. Maria was selected as a California artist-in-residence from 2000-2003. She was invited to private events and was asked to be one of the four musicians who played at the L.A. Convention Center for the Holiday Gift Show. Her location at the show was perfectly situated because the sounds of the flute echoed down the hallways, and people would seek her out trying to find out what the sound was and where it was coming from. One woman was opening a spa and thought the sounds were meditative and asked her to play. It was there she met Olivia Newton-John and became involved with Newton-John’s Foundation, the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition. At private parties, she started composing songs for guests on the spot. This led to “Honored Guest Musical Solo,” where Kostelas will “paint” a musical portrait of the guest or a couple and then record it. She says it’s intuitive, that the guest recognizes him or herself in the composition. Most of the songs are three to five minutes long. “It’s a way to offer a blessing of honoring a person,” she said. “The custom actually goes back to the Native Americans who honored animals and persons by playing for them.” Her CD’s are also used as healing tools. Her cousin, Janet, was injured in a car accident sustaining such severe injuries that she was declared dead. Janet fought her way back to life, but remained in a coma. The nurses played Kostelas’ music to her. During that time her cousin appeared to Kostelas in her dreams and pointed her in a direction with her flute that included healing. Her cousin eventually regained consciousness. “It’s beyond performance,” Kostelas recalled. “It’s turning in and assessing what people need on an emotional, spiritual and physical level. It’s putting myself in that place to offer that service.” Five months before Hurricane Katrina struck Louisana, Kostelas was to perform in a concert at the Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge that Barbara Harris, the editorial managing director of “Shape” magazine, had organized. After the hurricane, the program was still going forward, but Kostelas wanted to make sure the nurses who spent all their time caring for others were taken care of as well. She asked Dina Aish, a fourth grade teacher at Palisades Elementary, if her students could make CD covers and write letters to the nurses in the hospital. The children were thrilled to oblige. Even more thrilling for Kostelas was the nurses’ response. Many started crying when they read the letters and chose a CD cover to go with the CD’s of healing that Kostelas had recorded and donated. “The nurses had been so busy after the storm,” she said, “they hadn’t had time emotionally to deal with the tragedy.” Starting December 19 for three weeks, Kostelas is doing a vision quest concert, “Say Goodbye to the Old, Say Hello to the New,” on the Internet with well-known doctor Susan Lark, who specializes in women’s health issues. It’s another area of healing that she would like to bring through her music and flutes. “Vision quest music are concerts of illumination where people can see answers,” she said. “It opens their hearts and empowers them to do it themselves.” Vision quest concerts last about an hour, and an individual participating doesn’t have to be a guru or even know how to meditate. Kostelas helps people prepare mentally by giving them a list of questions to think about before the concert. As she uses her different flutes for different songs, she helps guide individuals to utilize their own powers. “I believe every individual has soul gifts,” she said. “Through vision quest concerts people can access these gifts.” She will be holding a vision quest concert on January 5 at the Aldersgate Retreat Center on Haverford. Contact: 393-1211.
AYSO Teams Celebrate Championships
While the U-8 girls were playing across town, boys and girls AYSO teams in the U-10 and U-12 age groups concluded their playoffs last weekend at various locations, including the VA Hospital, Brentwood Middle School, Paul Revere and Palisades High. U-10 Boys The Nitros won the championship at the Veteran’s Administration Field with a 5-1 victory over Club Real L.A. last Sunday. Conquering a pool of 26 teams and 260 players, the Nitros, coached by Tony Ramsey and Charlie Headrick, now advance to the Area P competition January 14-15, where they will compete with the best teams from surrounding AYSO regions. Nancy Gillette and Debbie Held congratulated each player and handed out gold medals. Jamie Stewart netted a hat trick and Bryant Falconello added two goals in Sunday’s final game. Goalie Preston Clifford made five point-blank saves in the second half to preserve a 2-1 victory in Saturday’s semifinal game. Stewart scored the tying goal and Marcus Wieshofer tallied the winner in the fourth quarter. U-10 Girls The Wildfires completed an improbable tournament run with a 1-0 victory over the Burgundy Bears in the championship game Sundat at the VA Field. Josephine Washburn scored the only goal in the second half. Seeded 15th, the Wildfire captured the title with four consecutive shutouts behind a strong defense anchored by Emily Segal and keepers Hannah Klubeck, Stefania Ruibal and Ariana Blut. The offense was provided by Laila Touran and Macaulay Porter with assists from Alexis Wright. Suhauna Hussain and Grace Weinstein provided strong defense to help the playoff run. Coached by Elliot Blut and Xaypani Baccam, the Wildfires will represent Region 69 in tournament play in January. U-12 Boys Silver Black Attack, after finishing the regular season in first place, also took first in the postseason tournament. Attack beat the Headless Chickens 3-0 in the championship game Saturday at Paul Revere Middle School. Sawyer Pascoe scored on a corner kick five minutes into the game for Attack. The defense of Patrick King-Templeton, Peter St. John, Harry Wilson, John Herzfeld, Stefan Mudlo and goalie Henry Elkus kept the Chickens on the defensive. Just before half, Dorfman scored the second goal. Pascoe tallied the final goal off of an assist by Jared Hanson. In the semifinals against the Purple People Eaters, Attack scored three overtime goals to advance. Dorfman scored off of an assist from Pascoe but the Eaters answered with two goals to lead 2-1. Will St. John tied the game in the final minute to force overtime. Pascoe scored the first overtime goal with an assist from Dorfman. U-12 Girls Michael Fernhoff’s Big Blue Wrecking Crew won the division championship by winning all three of its playoff games in overtime. After defeating the H20 the week before, Big Blue beat the Cavemen in the semifinal and Orange Crush in the final after each game ended 0-0 in regulation. “The play was amazing,” Fernhoff said. “Each game was so close that any of the teams could have won. I am so proud of the effort of my girls. Each and every one of them made this successful season possible.”
Live Ball Tennis Event Has Palisades Rocking
The Palisades Tennis Center hosted a Player Appreciation Day from noon to 3 p.m. this Sunday. Over 200 people flocked to the facility to watch the first-ever Live Ball Tournament, a fast-paced, pro-fed, tennis workout bringing together competition, teamwork and fitness. The tennis was fast a furious as four seperate adult divisions with approximately 20 teams per division battled for the honor of top gun for the day. The tennis was jumping and the music, by Scott Norris of Coastline DJ’s was pumping. Scott Norris, the d.j. ,has two children, Monica and Freddie who play at the Palisades Tennis Center. He was generous with his time on Sunday and made the day great by playing a mix of hip hop, rock n’ roll classicsand top 40’s pop. All players and guests were treated to complimentary lunch and beverages as well as tons of prizes raffled off by Carrie Cimino and Jamey Wilson of Head/Penn Racquet Sports. Other sponsors included Wilson Racquet Sports and The Palisadian Post. The Palisadian-Post was the titles sponsor of this event and has made a generous effort to help support various junior and adult tennis events at the Palisades Tennis Center over the years. Each twosome played two heats, with the top eight teams in each division advancing to the semifinals. The finals consisted of the top four teams from each division. When the courts were finally cleared, it was Ross Loel and Walker Kehrer winning the Open division, Michael Light teaming with David Haskell to win the 4.5-5.0 division, Danielle Greene partnering with Steve Avdul to win the 3.5-4.0 division and Mark Oliver pairing with Kevin Chan to take the title in the 2.5-3.0 division.
Dolphins “Double Up” City Semis
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Yasmir Navas and her partner Lauren Pugatch tried to approach Monday’s All-City semifinal like any other match. The only problem was, when they looked across the net they saw Lotte Kiepe and Mary Logan, teammates they hit with every day in practice. Still, one of Palisades High’s two remaining doubles teams had to advance to Wednesday’s Individual final and in the end it was Navas and Pugatch defeating their fellow Dolphins, 6-0, 7-6 (7-1) at Balboa Sports Center in Encino. After the final point, the four players met at the net for the customary handshake and an exchange of hugs. “It was fun to play them, I only wish it was in the finals,” said Navas, a senior enjoying her last week of high school tennis. “It was like practicing because we play them all the time.” Pugatch, a junior who also plays varsity soccer, said the familiarity with their opponents helped her and Navas get off to a fast start. “We knew their tendencies, what kind of shots they like to hit. Our main thing really was to just go out and play and have fun with it.” Kiepe and Logan, both seniors, were disappointed for themselves but happy for their teammates. “We knew going in that one of us would lose,” Kiepe said. “They deserved to win and I couldn’t be happier for them. I think they have a good shot at winning [the final].” Following a sluggish start, Kiepe and Logan stepped up their game in the second set to force a tiebreaker. “We got together after that first set and said ‘It’s not over til it’s over,'” Logan said. “We fought our hardest. I just wish Yasmir and Lauren were on the opposite side of the draw because that way Pali would be first no matter what.” According to Navas, a change in strategy paid off in the tiebreaker. “In the second set, Lotte started hitting these amazing balls at us,” she said. “So in the tiebreaker we just tried to be consistent and go for balls at the net when we had the chance.” PaliHi coach Bud Kling is accustomed to seeing his players face each other in the Individual tournament and for such matches he takes a “hands off” approach. “I might talk to one of them about their individual game or their technique on a certain shot, but as far as strategy I’ve learned to leave them alone and let them play,” said Kling, who coached the Dolphins to their 18th team championship November 18. “It’s not as if they don’t know who they’re playing.” The respect and love the players felt for each other was evident in the sportsmanship they all displayed throughout the match. Of course, Navas and Pugatch had faced a similar situation in the previous round when they vanquished teammates Audrey Ashraf and Sarah Yankelevitz. “The best thing about playing your teammates is that you don’t have to worry about getting cheated,” Navas joked. “Especially today, since I’m driving us all home. They can walk if they hook us on line calls!” While Pali’s doubles teams were doing battle, two other Dolphins were locked in a struggle of their own on the very next court in one of the singles semifinals. Sophomore Katy Nikolova and senior Krista Slocum waged a baseline duel for nearly two and a half hours before Nikolova prevailed, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Slocum, who played the third set with a painful blister on her right hand, had never won a set against her younger teammate before Monday. “I tried to play my game in the first set but it didn’t work so I tried to switch things up,” Slocum said. “Towards the middle it hit me that this might be my last match [in high school] so that made me play even harder.” Seeded sixth in the 64-player draw, Slocum was awarded third place when Axelle Klincke of North Hollywood announced she would default Wednesday’s consolation match. Nikolova, a native of Sofia, Bulgaria, played at Burbank last fall. She transferred to Pali around the midpoint of the season and went undefeated at No. 1 singles. When Slocum steered a backhand inches wide on match point to end the last of many exhausting rallies, Nikolova could breathe a sigh of relief at last. “Krista played the match of her life,” Nikolova said. “She made it really tough on me. I had to hit a lot of balls and mentally I started getting off my game a bit. She’s my friend and she played great, that’s all I can say.” Seeded No. 2, Nikolova played top-seeded Desiree Stone of North Hollywood in the singles final on Wednesday while Navas and Pugatch, also seeded No. 2, met top-seeded Julia D’Yachenko and Roxanne Plata of Granada Hills for the doubles title. Kiepe and Logan played Carson seniors Sheila Pacleb and Tish Sutphin for third place in doubles. Yesterday’s results will appear in next week’s issue.
Harry Harris, Married 64 Years
Harry Evans Harris, a longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on December 5 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 89. A navtive of Des Moines, Iowa, Harris graduated from Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 1936. After moving to California, he joined North American Aviation in 1940. A year later, he was sent to Kansas City to help build the plant that built the B-25, known as the Billy Mitchell Bomber. Harris met his future bride, Mary Ann McChesney, in Kansas City, and they were married in 1941. They moved to California and built their home on Alma Real 54 years ago. Through his years here, Harris helped with Little League baseball, worked with the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, and for one year served as president of the Huntington Palisades Property Owners Association. He and his wife also worked for Meals on Wheels for 12 years. Harris retired from North American Aviation in 1969 and joined Ablestik Laboratories, which he had helped to form, and retired from that position in 1979. Harry and Mary Ann enjoyed 64 years of happiness together. They participated in many sports, such as skiing, tennis and golf, in many places all over the world. Their especially enjoyed playing golf over the last 20 years at the Los Angeles Country Club. In addition to his wife, Harris is survived by his son Richard of Mesa, Arizona; daughter Roxanne Hill of Westlake Village; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A private gathering will be held in the family home. Any remembrances may be made in Harry’s name to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, Inc., Parkinson Plaza, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305-1425.
Kenneth Neptune, 94, Long-time Resident
Services were held at Calvary Church in the Palisades Highlands on December 9 for Kenneth Harper Neptune, who died December 3 at the age of 94. A long-time resident of the Palisades, Neptune was a successful architect who designed homes, commercial buildings and restaurants. He also worked for the U.S. Government during and after World War II. He was a member of the Rotary Club, the Long Beach Yacht Club and the Tuna Club of Avalon. Neptune is survived by his daughter Joanna Friend of Canoga Park, his brothers Donald and Homer, and several nieces and nephews.
Estelle Chapman, 59-Year Resident
Longtime Pacific Palisades resident Estelle Chapman passed away at home on December 1. Estelle was born in Festus, Missouri, to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott Wolff. The family of seven girls and two boys moved to Kansas City when she was beginning high school. Her father practiced dentistry as a profession, but also had a law degree, and was elected to the U.S. Congress while Estelle was in high school. His passion for politics was no doubt what gave Estelle her active, enthusiastic love for and involvement in the political process. She attended five Republican conventions, numerous senatorial hearings in Washington, D.C., and four presidential inaugurations, beginning with Ronald Reagan. Estelle was an adventurer, a pioneer and an entrepreneur. She was the only one of her sisters to leave the comfort and security of her home in Kansas City to set out fresh in her marriage to William Edward Bredberg for the great unknown of California. In 1946, they purchased a residential lot on Castellammare Drive in the Palisades and built their dream home. Estelle also became an active Palisades resident. She loved to dance, and dancing was always an important part of her life. She often said she married Bill for love and his dancing talents. The jitterbug was their specialty and they entered and won many contests together. She taught dancing at the Egremont French and English school in Encino, Arthur Murray’s in Beverly Hills and eventually at her own dance studio in West L.A. Estelle is best known for her 45 successful years in real estate and for all the happy families for whom she helped find just the right home. Real estate was more than just a business for Estelle, and her clients realized this about her. Many of the families she worked with were second-generation buyers and sellers, and all were her friends for life. Estelle is survived by her daughter Jacqueline Williams (husband Bill) of Pacific Palisades; son Will Bredberg (wife Sandy) of Mar Vista; grandchildren Rob Perkins (wife Mitali) of Boston, Willie Bredberg (wife Kim) of Mar Vista, Laura Brittain (husband David) of Pacific Palisades and Tracey Lane (husband Brian) of Mar Vista; nine great-grandchildren who loved spending time with their GaGa; her sister Dorothy Pierce of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and her sister-in-law Alpha Wolff of Kansas City. There are also 30 nieces and nephews, most of whom reside in the Midwest. Estelle’s beautiful smile and inner joy always reflected her amazing faith and love for her Lord, Jesus Christ. She lived her faith and made sure her family knew Jesus and His love, as well. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be given in the name of “Chapman Memorial,” Mercy Ships, International., P.O. Box 2020, Lindale, Texas 75771. Or, visit www.mercyships.org.
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LOOKING FOR A HOME. Gorgeous 18 mo.(?) black long haired, neutered male cat with big green saucer eyes. House trained. Loves outdoors. Call Chris, (310) 963-4780 (cell)BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
BOOKKEEPER BY THE DAY. Need help with getting your books in order? Help is near! Call Joannie, (310) 486-1055COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
COMPUTER SUPPORT – Home – Business – Desktop & Network Support – Low Rates – One Or One Hundred PCs, We Can Help. WWW.FRANKELCONSULTING.COM. Providing Solutions for 18 Years – (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 COMPUTER CONSULTANT, MAC SPECIALIST. Very Patient, Friendly and Affordable. Tutoring Beginners to Advanced Users. Wireless DSL internet. MAC/PC SET UP – Repair – Upgrade – OS X. Senior discounts! Home/Office. William Moorefield, (310) 838-2254. macitwork.com QUICKBOOKS-GET ORGANIZED. Set-up, data entry, reporting, tax preparation. Palisades resident. Doris, (310) 913-2753FINANCIAL SERVICES 7e
BECOME DEBT FREE within 9-18 months without filing bankruptcy. (866) 556-1494. Free information.GARAGE, 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 – Furniture – Antiques – Collectibles – Junque – Reliable professionals Local ReferencesNANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
AFTER SCHOOL NANNY for 10 & 12 yr old boys to help with homework and drive to activities. M-F 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. College degree preferred. Call Lisa, (213) 680-7939. LIVE/IN NANNY for twin infants. Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Light housekeeping. Call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 GREAT PRE-SCREENED nannies available. Let us help you with your nanny search. We are a dedicated, professional agency and we will find the right match for you. Whether you are looking for full-time or p/time. L/I or L/O help, we can help you. Call Sunshine Nannies at (310) 801-8309 or (310) 614-5065HOUSEKEEPERS 9a
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE two days. Own transportation. Will do errands, reliable local references. Seven years experience in nice home. Call Delmy, (323) 363-9492 HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER. References, available Monday thru Friday, light English, full time. Please call Angeles, (213) 413-5512, (213) 249-1165 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. References, lots of experience, own transportation. Contact Carol, (323) 299-1797 CLEANING BY DAY. Experience and references, own transportation. Call Erika, (213) 385-7922 CLEANING SERVICES. Homes & apartments. Specialize in dusting, vacuuming, laundry and other additional cleaning services needed. References upon request. Ask for Florina Cruz, cell phone (310) 597-9326 or (310) 473-5105 HOUSEKEEPING, REFERENCES, EXPERIENCE 18 years. Own transportation. Speaks English. Available 4 or 5 days. Call Aida, (323) 735-7603 anytime. HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER. Good references. Experience 20 years. Have car. Good driving record. Live out. CPR for children. Available Mon.-Fri. Call Araceli, H (323) 771-8717, or C (323) 919-4911ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
HOUSEKEEPING/CHILD & Elderly CARE. Experienced, CPR & first aid certified with medical backgrounds. Live-in or live-out. Fluent English. References avail. Call (888) 897-5888 CAREGIVERS/COMPANIONS: Live in/out. Minimum 2 years experience. Three work related references required. Driving preferred. CNA’S / CHHA’S welcomed. Bondable. Call (323) 692-3692. LICENSED CAREGIVER for elderly. Experienced, references. Live out. Available everyday. (310) 677-7963. Call evenings.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 FULL SERVICE YARD & sprinkler systems. 15 years of experience. References available. Call Javier anytime, cell: (310) 634-5059 or pager: (310) 495-0533 C. DARREN BUTLER, horticulturist, arborist, landscape manager, designer & troubleshooter. Expert maintenance; tree care, trimming & removal; lawn care; water systems; much more. Are laborer gardeners damaging your landscape, ignoring instructions or just not meeting your needs? Perplexed by plant/ tree/lawn/sprinkler problems? Suspect you’re overwatering? Want to grow organic vegetables, modify your landscape or add color? My extensive background includes TV appearances as expert landscaper/horticulturist. (818) 271-0963 MR B’S GARDENING & IRRIGATION. Honest, reliable and knowledgeable. Make your gardening dreams come true. Local experience. Call (310) 633-3173MOVING & HAULING 11b
HONEST MAN SERVICES. 14″ van & dollies. Small jobs to 2 bedrooms. Hauls it all. California/Nevada. Over 12 years. Westside experience. (310) 285-8688HEALING ARTS 12
NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER for your life? Marion Mayer, Life coach, RN, MS specializes in holistic approach to women’s issues, i.e. health, self-care, work life-balance, and stress management. Call for free sample phone session. Pacific Palisades resident 16 years. (310) 573-0400MASSAGE THERAPY 12b
AWARD WINNING MASSAGE by Natalie. Deep tissue specialist. Call (310) 993-8899. www.massagebynatalie.faithweb.comMISCELLANEOUS 13i
PRESSURE WASHING. Driveways, patios, walk-ways, garages, dirt, oil, rust, paint and moss removal. Concrete, brick, natural stone. Clear and colored-stain sealer. Craig, (310) 459-9000PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
PERSONAL ASSISTANT AVAILABLE 2 or 3 times a week. Healthy provincial cooking, errands, shopping. Excellent references. Please call (310) 477-7079, C (310) 430-5927PET 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. Play groups. Does your dog need manners? Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog.SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
VIOLIN INSTRUCTION. Expert friendly guidance at all levels by highly qualified teacher. Home or studio. Teaching in Palisades 20 years. Laurence Homolka, (310) 459-0500TUTORS 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 grade levels, conversational & all ages. Local refs, flexible hours. Please call Noelle at (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 assessing 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 MULTI-SUBJECT CREDENTIALED TUTOR. Elementary, middle & high school subjects. ELL. Local references. Palisades resident. Marit, (310) 454-8520 PROFESSIONAL CHESS COACH. 20 years experience, all levels, all ages. Call Zoran, (310) 670-6693 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) 459-4722CABINET MAKING 16
CUSTOM CARPENTRY – Entertainment Units – Cabinets – Libraries – Bars – Wall Units – Custom Kitchens – Remodeling – Designed to your Specifications – Free Estimates – CA Lic. #564263 – (310) 823-8523 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 16c
MASONRY & CONCRETE CONTRACTOR. 36 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. Custom masonry & concrete, stamped, driveways, pool, 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 PALISADES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. KEVIN B. NUNNELEY. (310) 454-5029. Local References Avail. Lic. #375858ELECTRICAL 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) 706-1996FLOOR 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) 308-4988HANDYMAN 16n
HANDYMAN, Since 1975. Call for your free est. Local ref. Lic. #560299. Member, Chamber of Commerce. 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 HAVING PROBLEMS not getting your calls returned? Call our handyman services and we will call you back ASAP. (310) 454-3838. Not 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 – 51 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 MASTERPIECE PAINTING & DECOR. Stenciling/Faxu/Plaster effects. License #543487 MFA ’84. Bill Lundby, (310) 459-7362 QUALITY PAINTING. Interior/exterior, drywall, stucco. Pressure wash. Reasonable prices. Good prep work. Full clean up. References. Free estimates. Lic. #743089. Call Horst, (310) 589-5711PLUMBING 16s
ROBERT RAMOS, Plumbing Contractor – Copper repipes – Remodels – New Construction – Service & Repair – Water Heaters – Licensed – Bonded – Insured – St. lic. #605556 – Cell, (310) 704-5353 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) 678-6634REMODELING 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 BASIX DESIGNS & REMODELING, INC. WE DO IT ALL – Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Specialist – Room Additions – Interior/Exterior Paint – Windows/Doors – Custom Carpentry – Plumbing – Electrical – Call For Free Estimate – Toll Free: (877) 422-2749 – Lic. #769443 TOP LINE QUALITY craftmanship. Doors, windows, skylights, kitchens, bath, etc. Local references. Not licensed. (310) 428-3822RAINGUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 16t
GUTTER: Clean-out no more “overflow”, replace dented, rusty, leaky sections, or install new gutter. Call Owen Cruickshank, (310) 459-5485WROUGHT IRON 16x
IRONWORKS. Lic. #811785. Bonded, insured. 20 yrs exper. Ornamental, structural ironworks. Residential/ commercial. Specializing in artistic ironworks. Excellent service, excellent prices. Call (800) 700-9681MISCELLANEOUS 16y
RENE’S WOOD REFINISHING. Kitchen & bath cabinets, wall units and antiques. License #00020808280001-8. Call (310) 397-9631HELP WANTED 17
DRIVERS: 150 K PER TEAMS! Excellent benefits and home time. Regional & Team Opportunities at WERNER ENTERPRISES, (800) 346-2818 Ext. 123 WANTED: NANNY. F/T Mon.-Fri., in Santa Monica area. Newborn experience. Good English, car preferred. January start date. Contact Michelle, (310) 899-1172 ADMIN/PR: Really great position in Pacific Palisades. Will train, develop and reward. Excellent typing skills a plus. Call (310) 454-0317 DENTAL ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT: Exclusive office in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity. Call (310) 454-0317 REAL ESTATE OFFICE: Administrator needed. Make sure office runs smoothly. Place real estate ads, ordering supplies, organizing open houses. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Proficient w/ Microsoft Word & Excel. Must be internet savvy. Organized, reliable, fast-paced w/ multiple demands, good communication skills. Valid driver’s license. Proof of insurance. Fun dynamic team. You’ll be working w/ one of the top agents. Fax resume to (310) 573-4335 or e-mail to garvinm @laestatehomes.com. Salary $11-13/hr. D.O.E. WANTED PART TIME. Office manager for small Palisades office. Flexible hours. Bookkeeping skills a plus. Call (310) 454-1862 LOOKING FOR OFFICE MANAGER. Full time for a new clinic. Medical experience preferred. Computer experience. Please fax resume, (310) 454-5049 NANNY. HIGH-ENERGY, young, activities-oriented nanny needed for 2 1/2 year old girl. Mon.-Fri. Noon to 6 p.m. Must have car. Must speak Spanish and English. (310) 454-1349SITUATIONS WANTED 17a
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LOOKING for babysitting, errands and tutoring opportunities. Lives in the Palisades. Has car. References upon request. Please call Kaitlyn, (310) 573-1401 (h), (310) 904-8828 (c)ART 18a
LASSEN ARTPRINT of two happy dolphins. #36/100. Framed 38″ x 50″. Hand signed. Valued $7,500, asking $3,500. For info call or e-mail Tracy, (310) 459-8907, Tracy.landau@verizon.net.AUTOS 18b
2004 MERCEDES ML 350. 28K miles, black, sunroof, INSP PKGE, NAV, DVD, RN BDS, leather. $32,300 OBO. (310) 230-2501 1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS 59,000 miles. Immaculate show room condition. All service records. $9,500. (310) 459-4950FURNITURE 18c
FOR SALE: 2 side chairs, $25 each. Coffee table, 48″ x 48,” $100. Chaise longue, $100. 2 silver Bombay chests, $25 each. Call (310) 573-2128 OFFICE FURNITURE: Alex Stuart oak desk, executive chair, leather sofa, 2-drawer file cabinet, bookshelf, secretary chair, 2 conference chairs with arms. Contact R. Neuhoff, day (310) 826-8803, eve (310) 454-1240 ARMOIRE, MAHOGANY with satin wood inlay in Bellflower pattern. Circa 1915. Approx 72″ x 82″. $2,450. (310) 454-4372GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
ESTATE & DESIGNER REMODEL SALE. Oriental rugs. Custom and antique furniture. Designer fabrics. Estate jewelry. TV & computer items. Waterford crystal and much more. Sat., Dec. 10th 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. NO EARLYBIRDS please. 716 El Medio Ave. YARD SALE Brand new computer monitor (unopened in box), housewares, home furnishings, clothes, knick-knacks, jewelry. Sat. Dec 10th 9 a.m.-noon. 1007 Embury St. END-OF-YEAR “Clear out”. Dig and browse! Bargains! Lots of stuff. Toys/clothes/knick-knacks/books/cds/etc. 953 Glenhaven (Sunset/Bienveneda/ Akron/Merivale) FRI.-SAT., Dec. 9-10; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE sale. In alley behind 428 Via de la Paz. Sat. Dec. 10th, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop here for holiday gifts. Something for everyone.PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
CHI-POO PUPPIES, GORGEOUS! 3 Females, 1/2 toy poodle, 1/2 chihuahua. So cute! You must see. $450 each. Have first shots. Contact: H (310) 454-0053, C (310) 691-9893 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. So tiny, so adorable. Teacup size. Perfect puppies. $1,200 each. Have first shots. Contact: H (310) 454-0053, C (310) 691-9893MISCELLANEOUS 18g
JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW at Whispers by the jewelry therapist on Saturday December 17, 2005 for that last minute Christmas and Chanukah gift. CHARITY GARAGE SALE:. Furniture, toys, electronics. Saturday, December 10th, 8 a.m.-noon. 1150 Lachman Lane, Pacific Palisades. All proceeds to charity. SMALL BALDWIN ORGAN. $400 obo. Buyer to pay moving costs of $300. (310) 454-5713 BABY CHANGING TABLE. Thea Segal, 5 drawers on gliders, changing pad, caddy. Blue and pink knobs. $500. Phil & Ted’s double stroller, $150. Call Michelle, (310) 383-0998WANTED TO BUY 19
WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, ’50s, ’60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 306-7746 – profeti2001@yahoo.comRealtor Debby Harrington Makes History as President of Optimists
By EVELYN BARGE Palisadian-Post Intern As the Pacific Palisades Optimist Club prepares to observe its 50th anniversary in April 2006, the organization is also celebrating another landmark event in its history: the election of the club’s first woman president. Debby Harrington, a lifelong Palisades resident and daughter of Celeste and John Harrington of Harrington’s Camera Corner, was elected president of the club in October. “It was sort of a process of elimination,” Harrington said of her election. “I think they were looking forward to having a woman as president, just something different.” Out of 59 members, Harrington is one of five women who are actively involved in the club. Given the club’s preponderance of men, Harrington said a few of them were reluctant to elect a woman president, but that any initial uncertainties have been smoothed over. “The guys are just incredible with their support,” she said. “It’s been wonderful.” As president, Harrington said she has several plans on her agenda to help strengthen membership and the club’s 30 committees. “My main focus is to get new members,” she said. “Right now, we’re a good, solid group, but we can improve.” To achieve this goal, Harrington said she will divide the club into four groups that will compete to recruit the most members. “The winning team will be rewarded by the team that comes in last,” she said. “My goal is to increase our membership to 84 by the end of the fiscal year,” next October 1. She also wants to support the club’s individual committees, which oversee all aspects of the club and its charity events. An Optimist Club member for six years, Harrington said she joined after being recruited by her friend Don Scott, a former club president. Currently an agent at A.M. Realty on Sunset, she has been selling real estate in the Palisades and Westside for nearly 20 years. She attended Palisades High and spent much of her childhood helping her parents run the camera store. “I joined because my roots are here,” she said. “I wanted to help the club and help the youth. I decided to focus on the Optimist Club, so I could be more effective in the group.” Chartered in 1956, the Pacific Palisades Optimist Club is one of more than 3,200 autonomous Optimist Clubs in communities worldwide. Among the Palisades club’s service activities is fundraising for the Optimist Youth Home near downtown Los Angeles, which houses up to 100 boys between the ages of 12 and 18. Therapists, social workers, youth-care counselors and educators work with each boy and his family in individualized treatment plans. The group also contributes money and labor to the Optimist Scholarship Fund and the Fourth of July Will Rogers 5K/10K Run, among other philanthropic activities. Harrington said she has enjoyed seeing the Optimist Club’s efforts pay off in the local community. “It really makes you think of others, instead of yourself,” she said. “It has changed my life.” She will be club president for one year, before Conrad Solum moves into the elected position. “It will probably take that long for me to just figure it all out,” Harrington joked. Until then, she said she hopes the club, which still has some of its original founding members, will grow and prosper. “I’ve never really been so involved in the community as I am now, and it feels really good.” The Palisades Optimist Club meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Oak Room at Mort’s Deli.
