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U-12 Teams Win Area Championships

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Ayso All-star Roundup

Pali Storm, coached by Chuck Davis and Nancy Babcock, won the girls’ under-12 AYSO Area 1-P soccer championship last weekend and was crowned the top team in Los Angeles. The top-seeded Storm defeated Santa Monica, 1-0, in the finals Sunday at Culver City High School. Izzy DeSantis took a pass from Eve Babcock and scored the only goal with five minutes left to give Pali the title. Earlier Sunday, Pali defeated Culver City, 1-0, in the semifinals. Left winger Virginia James made a pinpoint pass to Kei Goldberg, who scored the winning goal in the 46th minute. In Saturday’s quarterfinal game, the Storm shut out South Los Angeles, 9-0, with eight different girls scoring. Jordan Gruber scored twice and Goldberg, DeSantis, James, Zoie Aliado, Lily McGuire, Nicole Savage and Natasha Wachtel each added a goal for Pali. The Storm went 6-0-1 in the seven-game tournament, counting games from the previous weekend (January 21-22). The Storm’s heralded defense, led by sweeper Jenna Davis, fullbacks Sarah Thorson and Deborah Abber, stopper Lucy Tilton and Grady Gitlin, did not allow a goal over the two-weekend tournament. Pali outscored its Area P competition, 25-0, over the seven games and improved its record to 16-2-2 heading into the Section 1 playoffs on March 11. While the Storm was dominating its competition, the Banditz, Palisades’ U-12 boys team, was busy winning its third consecutive tournament and keeping its undefeated record alive. Playing against the best teams from eight regions in the Los Angeles area, the Banditz ran away with the Area 1-P championship, outscoring their opposition 22-4 in seven games, including four shutouts. With a lineup consisting of most of the same players who had won the Area P tournament and finished third in the Sectionals at the U-10 level, the Banditz defeated West Los Angeles, 2-1, in the finals Sunday at Culver City High. Shane Centkowski scored the winning goal on a header off of a throw-in from Charlie Porter in the second half. Coached by Alex Gansa and Gary Gray, the Banditz’ offense was paced all tournament long by Aidan Gray, Chris Stenseth Doering, Jack Ramsey, Judd Liebman, Sawyer Pascoe and Willy Gansa. Defensively, Pali was led by Porter, Quaid Walker, Jordan Lewis, Ryan Kahn, Nick Ledesma and goalie Jake Tenzer. Also contributing were Andrew Tinger, Chase Pion and Cole Kahrilas. As champions of Area P (consising of Hollywood, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood-Pacific Palisades-Topanga, West Los Angeles, South Los Angeles and L.A. Central), the Banditz earned the right to join the Storm at the Sectionals in Riverside. U-10 Girls The Pali-Cats, the Brentwood-Palisades “A” all-star team coached by Steve Morris, came within a whisker of the Area 1-P championship following two weeks of quality competition. After scampering through pool play with a 3-1 record, the Cats entered last weekend’s elimination round as the No. 2 seed. On Saturday, the Cats rode three goals by Dani Cohen, two more by Jillian Apel and a clincher by Lizzy Thomas to eliminate South Los Angeles. In the semifinals against a fast and tough squad from West Los Angeles, the Cats needed solid defense from Emma Schwartz, Emma Sanderson, Dori Morris and Dani Cohen to shut down the West L.A. attack. Cohen, Thomas, Sanderson and Sarah Trenton each tallied for Pali in the 4-1 victory. The final game served up a rematch against season-long rival Culver City, the only team to beat the Cats in the tournament. The Pali girls dominated play from the opening whistle thanks to forwards Sanderson, Trenton, Thomas, Mackenzie Gray, Mikaela Hong and Mackenzie Howe. In the third quarter, Howe snuck a goal past the opponents’ keeper and the Pali sideline erupted with cheers. But Culver City answered with two late fourth-quarter goals to win 2-1. However, by virtue of finishing second, the Cats have many more lives left and still advance to the Sectionals in March. Three other Palisades-based all-star teams competed in the Area 1-P tournament last weekend but missed qualifying for the Sectionals. In the U-10 boys’ division, Frederick Gillette’s Ferrets fell just short of reaching the semifinals. In the girls’ U-14 division, the Pali Shock, coached by Cameron Dager, also was eliminated prior to the semifinals. Led by head coach Ardi Nozari along with assistants Steve Gleitman and Larry Webster, the Pali All-Stars U-14 boys team enjoyed an amazing run, finishing fourth overall and narrowly missing a trip to the Sectionals. But along the way, Pali upset second-seeded Beverly Hills, 1-0’a team it had lost to 5-0 in the preliminary round.

Clyde Johnson, 92; Founded CPA Firm

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Clyde W. Johnson, a CPA and founder of the Pacific Palisades accounting firm of Johnson, Harband, Foster & Darling, passed away of natural causes on January 11 in San Diego. He was 92. Born on March 28, 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clyde was a 75-year resident of Los Angeles. He was devoted to his profession and was a past president of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. His accounting firm was founded in Westwood in 1953 and moved to the Palisades in 1984, around the time Clyde and his wife Carroll moved to Sunset Mesa. A UCLA graduate, he remained actively involved in alumni affairs his entire life. Predeceased by his wife Carroll Welling, he is survived by his sons, Greg and Chris, and his daughter, Lynne Fese. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clyde and Carroll Johnson Gold Shield Scholarship Fund, c/o gold Shield Alumnae of UCLA, P.O. Box 84-493, Los Angeles, CA 90073. Checks should be made payable to the UCLA Foundation.

Willa Harrington, 89; Former Palisadian

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Former Pacific Palisades resident Willa Harrington died on January 3. She was 89. She and her husband Dr. George Leonard (“G.L.”) Harrington lived with their family in the Palisades from 1955 to 1997. G.L passed away in 1988. Willa was a concert pianist in her younger years. She was also a life member of the L.A. National Charity League and the Westside L.A. Philharmonic Association. She moved to Coronado in 1997 to be near family. She is survived by her two sons, George of San Diego and Carter (wife Susan) of Seattle; daughter Deborah (husband Lee) of Coronado; and eight grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Vitas hospice. Checks should be made payable to The Vitas Charitable Fund, 16030 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 600, Encino, CA 91436.

Edlen, Coldwell Banker, Donate $13,000 to Chrysalis Maintenance

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Local realtor Michael Edlen and Coldwell Banker Southern California have once again donated $6,500 each to the Palisades Chamber of Commerce in support of the street/sidewalk maintenance program in the Village. Residents and merchants donated nearly $30,000 to the Chrysalis fund last fall, enabling the program to continue all through 2006 with the Edlen/Coldwell donations. Since February 2003, the Chamber has contracted with Chrysalis Works, a nonprofit back-to-work program, to conduct twice-weekly street cleaning and maintenance in what was becoming an increasingly garbage-strewn business district. In 2004, Edlen asked Coldwell Banker to match his donation “dollar for dollar, and they did. I feel that since we’re in the middle of the Village, it’s an opportunity to give back to the community in a tangible way. I know that everyone appreciates that the Village looks so much more appealing these days with Chrysalis on the job.” Edlen also hopes that his donation and the Coldwell Banker donation “will get more of our community involved in other community-based projects that enhance everyone’s quality of life. We all share responsibility for investing in our town at the grassroots level.”

Swarthmore Merchants Face Deadline

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In the last two months, Palisades Partners, which owns 18 of the 22 retail and commercial properties in the 1000 block of Swarthmore, has stepped up its efforts to conclude lease agreements with merchants on the street. Early last month several store owners received letters detailing the proposed terms and conditions. Then earlier this year, those merchants were again contacted by the landlord and must now decide to either accept the new leases or be replaced by more upscale retailers. Merchants in the coveted half-block of Swarthmore have been in turmoil since March, when they first learned the details of the rent increase by Palisades Partners, a multifamily trust. The new monthly rate would see them paying double (from $2.50 a square foot to nearly $5), which some of the store owners said they simply cannot afford. Another problem is the term of the leases. While most of the merchants, who are currently on month-to-month agreements, want the longer term leases being offered (from three to five years), they also want options to renew, since they have to bear the full cost of any improvements to their establishments. Marice McCrory-Irwin, who with her family has operated Michele International hair salon on Swarthmore for 24 years, is looking forward to concluding lease negotiations. “I would like to apologize to our clients for the outdated look of the salon,” said McCrory-Irwin, whose family also owns Palisades Beauty Supply across the street. “As soon as we sign the lease we look forward to remodeling.” To date, only two of the store merchants on Swarthmore involved in protracted negotiations with the landlord have signed lease agreements. Bob Benton, owner of Bentons The Sport Shop which has been on Swarthmore for 23 years, was the first to sign a long-term lease in May. Benton, who is bound by a confidentiality clause with the landlord, told the Palisadian-Post in September that while it “hurt to pay the new rent,” and that in the end “there wasn’t one concession made,” he was determined to “make the new lease work.” Contacted by the Palisadian-Post this week, Benton could only say that he moved forward on the assumption “that I have the support of this community. That’s why I’m still here.” Equally tight-lipped is Angelo Sambeat, who with his wife Cynthia has been doing business on Swarthmore for over 25 years. The couple recently refurbished both of their eating establishments’Dante’s and Atrio Cucina. While Sambeat acknowledged having signed a five-year lease in the fall, he said this week: “I have no other comment.” Palisades resident Katie O’Laughlin, founder and owner of Village Books at 1049 Swarthmore, said she was writing a response to the landlord’s proposed lease Monday night, “and I should have a new lease signed in about two weeks.” The increased rent will pose a difficult challenge, “but I really don’t have a choice,” she acknowledged, if she wants to continue owning a store she loves. The owners of Terri’s restaurant and The Prince’s Table are also not commenting. While Ivy Greene has secured a long-term lease for Rumours, the new girls clothing store she co-owns with Palisadian Ceci Dean which opened in September at 1014 Swarthmore, she is still working on an agreement for her children’s store location at 1020 Swarthmore, as is Roy Robbins, owner of Roy Robbins Gifts & Stationery. “I’m still in a holding pattern,” said Robbins, “Right now it’s business as usual, but I’m sure that will change.” A la Tarte at 1037 Swarthmore is not seeking a lease. Owners Bert and Bonnie Yellen put their popular French 2,400-sq.-ft. restaurant up for sale in September. Advertised on craigslist.org as “A bistro/bakery with super-large kitchen. Looks like you walked into Provence,” Bert told the Post at that time that “We’re not selling because of any rent increase. We have a good relationship with the landlord and they’ve offered to help us find somebody to buy the place. Basically, we’re tired, after nearly 10 years building the business, and Bonnie [a la Tarte’s renowned pastry chef] is still recovering from an automobile accident a year ago.” Unknown at this time is the lease status of Palisades Playthings, as well as Mort’s Deli and the adjoining Oak Room. While the landlord took back some 500 sq. ft. of the Oak Room in October, which was being used by Bobbie Farberow as an office, the space is still unoccupied. It was believed at the time was that the area was going to be turned back into a candy shop (as it was from 1985 to 1987). The only other storefront currently available on Swarthmore is the former Emerson-LaMay Cleaners, which has been vacant since April 2003. (Editor’s note: Three Swarthmore merchants who lease from Palisades Partners, including Wells Fargo Bank, Baskin-Robbins and BOCA Woman, are not currently in negotiation with the landlord, since all three already have existing lease agreements. There are four businesses on Swarthmore that do not lease from Palisades Partners, including Whispers, Solis Salon, Paliskate and Intima.)

Post Office Has New Officer in Charge

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Monday was Jason Miles’ first official day as officer in charge at the Palisades Post Office. He replaced Rochelle Willis, who served in the position for one week following Sheryl Gardiner’s departure on December 23. Miles, a Redondo Beach native, comes to the Palisades station with almost 10 years of experience with the postal service. At age 32, he’s one of the youngest employees to hold a management position and has worked in a variety of communities, including the Bel Air/Brentwood area, which had service concerns similar to the Palisades. He worked last week with Willis at the Palisades Post Office and immediately recognized internal problems’namely, the reporting times of employees (arriving at work) and a delay in mail getting from the clerk unit to the carrier unit. “Right away I noticed that the carriers needed support and direction. They were out until 8:30/9 p.m. at night,” he said. “Not only is it poor service but it can lead to higher injuries.” Miles also noticed delayed mail volume, evidenced by the stacks of mail piled in the building last week. Since then, he said he has talked to his approximately 39 carriers about their concerns and needs, helped them set goals, and assigned them times to report to the office. Their main concern was mail flow, meaning that they felt they weren’t receiving their mail on time from the clerks at the La Cruz station who separate the mail into routes. “The mail wasn’t getting processed timely,” said Miles, who fixed this “by coming in and managing it myself.” Miles said he arrives at 5 a.m. and manages his 5-6 clerks until about 7:30 a.m., then supports the carriers as they arrive and begin sorting their mail by sequence of their delivery route. He has one supervisor working with him in the morning (a second supervisor arrives in the afternoon). “The majority of the mail gets here early, before the carriers arrive,” he said. The last truck that brings mail in the morning is scheduled to arrive at 8:30 a.m. from downtown. He usually has between 27 and 32 carriers per day working to deliver the 28 routes in the Palisades. “Even if we’re down two or three, it’s not a problem,” said Miles, who has not yet hired any new carriers. “I talk to them every day and set expectations with them. They want to be off the street by 5 p.m. as much as I want them to,” he said, adding that this group of employees is “one of the best groups I’ve ever worked with.” As of Wednesday morning, not one of his carriers had been on the street delivering mail after 5 p.m. this week. “I don’t want to delay time-sensitive mail,” said Miles, who was given three-days’ notice of his assignment at the Palisades Post Office. Prior to assuming his position, he met with former officer in charge Sheryl Gardiner as well as senior management to discuss the problems here but said they didn’t have to inform him about the main concerns. “It was in the news. They said, ‘Go up there and improve service.'” Miles started by instructing the carriers to deliver all the mail that was piled up in the office when he arrived. “I pushed every piece of mail out of here,” he said, explaining that he wanted “a clean slate.” This week, he’s focused on getting every piece of mail that comes in each day delivered the same day. While he acknowledged that late trucks coming from the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center would impact mail delivery in the Palisades, he doesn’t foresee this happening and, if it does, he plans to call the district office to remedy the situation. Miles said the departure times for trucks leaving downtown for the Palisades has been adjusted so that the trucks arrive here on time. The closure of the Marina Processing and Distribution Center last July “does not contribute to the decline-in-service issue that Pacific Palisades has experienced.” Neither are the machines that automatically sort the mail at the L.A. center an issue, he said. “The machines are very reliable, very effective.” Plus, “there are people running them.” He noted that First Class mail, including credit card bills, is “the type of mail that is not delayed.” Rather, “it’s business or third-class mail that’s delayed.” In his experience with the postal service, he’s only seen a “handful” of cases of delayed First Class mail. The late delivery and missorted mail problems that Palisades residents are experiencing is a result of internal, local issues, Miles said. “It all comes down to getting [the carriers] out of here [on time].” He admitted he was a little surprised that more residents haven’t already contacted him with their concerns. “I really expected an influx,” he said, adding that he’s only heard from “maybe a dozen” who are mainly concerned with late delivery. Miles encouraged residents to come talk to him “whether they were satisfied or not with the prior management.” He said that while he has to attend to his daily duties, he has an “open-door policy” and “will get to every single one of them” The best time to reach Miles is between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., at 454-3475.

CLASSIFIED ADS FROM THE JANUARY 26, 2006 ISSUE OF THE PALISADIAN-POST

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LOTS FOR SALE 2a

20 ACRES ZONED RESIDENTIAL 30 minutes northwest of Spokane, Washington near river and lake for water sports. Bids starting at $250,000. (208) 704-3385

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON El Medio bluffs with privacy. 2+2. $4,295/mo. 610 Muskingum Ave. Mary Beth Woods, Coldwell Banker, (310) 571-1358 WALK TO VIA BLUFFS or village. 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 ba, hdwd floors, fireplace, appliances, yard. Available now. $3,200/mo. No pets or smokers. Principals only. Agent, (310) 454-0054 PAC PAL/MALIBU GEM! 180′ ocean view home. 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 ba, 3,000 sq. ft. $5,590/mo. Lg liv rm, din rm, fam rm, fireplace, panoramic windows, white water ad coastline views. 2 lg balconies, 2 car garage, walk to beach and Getty. 7 minutes from Santa Monica. malibucoastline.com (310) 702-1154 PICKET FENCE HOUSE, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, hdwd flrs, completely remodeled, lg walk-in closets, d/w, new elec/plumb/paint. 24th & Wilshire, SM. $2,495/mo. loggiedog@aol.com, (310) 471-0359. FOR LEASE. 2455 La Condesa, 5 bdrm, 3 1/2 ba, Brentwood Hills, 2 story home. Updated, granite bath and kitchen. Mountain view pool and waterfall. $6,900/mo. Call Agent Ellen, (310) 454-9447

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

HUGE LUXURY 1+1 at BEACH. Non stop views. Resort lifestyle on gated 9.5 acres. Piano, fireplace. $2,975/mo. incl utils, cleaning, parking. Photo details www.csbcondo.com. (530) 758-5765

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

CHARMING PALI DUPLEX. 2 bed+1 ba extra large garden/deck. Stove, fridge, microwave, W/D, d/w, Jacuzzi tub. Walk to village. 853 Haverford Ave. Alarm. $2,800/mo. obo. (310) 454-4599 SUNSET IN THE VILLAGE. Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath, newly renovated, walk-in closets, gated parking, security bldg, laundry. $2,700 per month. 1 yr lease. (310) 454-6074 CONDO, OCEAN VIEW, SPACIOUS, immaculate 1+1 w/ fireplace, great location. Steps to beach. Sunset & PCH. Pools, spa, tennis, exercise rm. 24 hrs. security. $2,595/mo., include utils. (310) 454-0269 HAWAII IN PALISADES 3 bd, 1.75 ba, 1,800 sq ft. Ocean views. Gorgeous gardens. Huge backyard, patio, heated pool. Granite stainless steel appliances. $4,200/mo. Utilities incl. (310) 948-3886 SAILBOATS OCEAN VIEW! FIVE STAR CONDO. Blonde wood floors, 1+1. Custom gem w/ balcony, 2 pools, tennis, gym, 24-hr sec. 17352 Sunset Bl. #304 D. Open Sat., 1/28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Must see! (Some classy furniture stays). NS, NP. $2,250/mo. Rent incl utils. Mikki, (509) 263-5873

OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. The Atrium Building, 860 Via de la Paz. Bright window offices. On site management. Parking attendant. Short and long term leases. High internet access. Please call (310) 454 1208 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE February 1st. 180 sq. ft. for $700/mo. Call (310) 454-3521 GREAT SANTA MONICA LOCATION 26th St. and San Vicente. Top floor, bright 2 rm office in smaller bldg. Approx. $500 sq. ft. $1,600/mo. (310) 395-7272 OCEAN VIEW OFFICES for rent in creative suite on Sunset and PCH in Spectrum Club bldg. Near great restaurants. 4 brand new offices. Available Feb 1. DSL/Fax and phone lines with call answering will be in. Furnishing available. Shared conference room/kitchen area. Just sit down and do business. $900/mo. to $1,200/mo. depending on size and view and services. Call Pam, Jen or Rob, (310) 230-6866 OFFICE FOR RENT in Pacific Palisades. Great, quiet location. Available immediately. $800/mo. (310) 454-1566

VACATION RENTALS 3e

PRIVATE FURN APARTMENT IN PARIS. Services available. 24-hour hotline. Starting at $75 a night for 2 persons (studios to 4 bedrooms). Privacy, economy, convenience as you live like a Parisian. 5 day minimum. Established in 1985. PSR 90, Ave Champs-Elysees. PSR, Inc. (312) 587-7707. Fax (800) 582-7274. Web address: www.psrparis.com. Email: Reservations@psrparis.com HAWAIIAN LUXURY. PREMIUM ONE BEDROOM CONDO. Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort villas, Maui. Seven nights. Sleeps upto to 4. Request your 2006 week. Call (310) 459-4891

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

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MISCELLANEOUS 6c

SPA CIEUX LOVELY NAILS under new ownership. Gift certificates dating from 2000-2003 are redeemable up to January 31st 2006.

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b

BOOKKEEPER BY THE DAY. Need help with getting your books in order? Help is near! Call Joannie, (310) 486-1055

COMPUTER 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

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 References

ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h

DO YOU NEED an able, versatile p/t office person? Paperwork, accounts, computer expertise, eBay sales, internet, research, organizing, other. Business/personal. Call (310) 218-6653 or (310) 459-2066

NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a

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) 614-5065 NANNIES AND MORE. Now accepting families and nannies. Call today for more information and to learn about our New Year specials. (310) 892-8836

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

HOUSEKEEPER 10 YEARS experience. References. Available M-F. I drive. Some English. Call (213) 383-7260 EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICE Reliable, honest, local references. Own supplies. Call today, (818) 324-9154 HOUSECLEANER AVAILABLE Tuesday and Thursday. I have 15 years experience. Good references. I speak some English. I have a car. Please call Ruth, (323) 752-8015 HOUSECLEANER AVAILABLE Tuesday and Thursday. References and experience. Own transportation. Call Erika, (213) 385-7922 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesday-Friday. Local references. Trustworthy. Will clean your house and make it sparkle. Call (323) 807-7342 LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPING/BABYSITTING, Has car insurance, speaks English, experience, references. Available Mon-Fri. Please call hm, (310) 313-7249, or cell, (310) 894-3505. HOUSEKEEPING BABYSITTING FULL TIME 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Local references. Very experienced. No car. Pleasant. Please call Tina, (818) 759-5361 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Thursday and Friday every other week. Local references. Many years experience. Try me. Will work first day for free! Francesca or Zoila, (323) 296-1387 HOUSEKEEPER AND OFFICE, 5 years experience. Call Ruth, (323) 737-2394 HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY/BABYSITTER L/I M-F No car, some English. Experience w/ newborns, infants & children of all ages. Excellent local references. Margarita Ruiz, (213) 389-1439, or cell, (323) 774-430

ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a

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 EXCEPTIONAL CARE GIVER. Honest, reliable, personable, strong male. Experienced in W.L.A. Doesn’t drive. Call former employer at (310) 454-3966. HOMECARE (Male). Excellent references. (310) 435-6003

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 GARDEN SERVICE, FULL MAINTENANCE. Monthly and weekly. Clean ups ok. Call Javier anytime, cell (310) 634-5059, or pager (310) 495-0533 TREE AND LANDSCAPE EXPERT. Horticulturist, arborist, landscape manager/designer. Tree diagnosis, trimming, removal, appraisal/donation for tax deduction. Lawn diagnosis, repair. Sprinklers, drip systems. Expert maintenance. Greenhouse/ veggie/herb gardens Comprehensive plant & landscape consulting. Darren Butler, (818) 271-0963

MOVING & HAULING 11b

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MASSAGE THERAPY 12b

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WINDOW WASHING 13h

NO STREAK WINDOW cleaning service. Fast & friendly. Quality service you can count on. Free estimates. Lic. #122194-49. Pressure washing available. Please call (323) 632-7207

MISCELLANEOUS 13i

HARDSCAPE RESTORATION. Driveways, patios, walk-ways, garages, dirt, oil, rust, paint and moss removal. Concrete, brick, natural stone. Clear and colored-stain sealer. Craig, (310) 459-9000

PET 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) 459-0500

TUTORS 15e

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. EXPERIENCED TUTOR 20+ YEARS. Children & adults, 20+ yrs teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly special ed teacher. Call (310) 313-2530. SCIENCE & MATH TUTOR, All levels (elementary to college). Ph.D., MIT graduate, 30 years experience. Ed Kanegsberg, (310) 459-3614 MS. SCIENCE TUTOR. Ph.D., Experienced, Palisades resident. Tutor All Ages In Your Home. Marie, (310) 888-7145 EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR. All grade levels, conversational & all ages. Local refs, flexible hours. Please call Noelle at (310) 273-3593 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 SPANISH CERTIFIED TUTOR for all levels. Has finest education qualifications and experience. Palisades resident. Many good references. Amazing system. Affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180 TUTORING BY JARED SINCLAIR. Recent Berkeley graduate. Cum Laude at Loyola High School. “I’m an expert in all subjects, and soon your son or daughter will be one, too.” Call (310) 459-2312 PIANO TEACHER in Pacific Palisades. 20 years experience. I teach in your home. Great with children and adults returning to the piano. Call Karen Rae, (310) 383-0200 MULTI-SUBJECT CREDENTIALED TUTOR. Elementary, middle & high school subjects. ELL. Local references. Palisades resident. Marit, (310) 454-8520 FRENCH TUTOR, MA IN FRENCH. Tutors high school through university. Local references available. Great with teens and adults. Call me at (310) 890-8318

CABINET 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.com

CONCRETE, 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.com DAN’S MASONRY AND REPAIR Brick, block, stone, concrete, stucco, tile. Big or small we do it all. In Palisades 20 years. Cell, Danny, (310) 261-0536

CONSTRUCTION 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. #375858

ELECTRICAL 16h

PALISADES ELECTRIC, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437. Insured. Professional Service ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. Local Service Only (Not lic.). Please Call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286

FENCES 16j

THE FENCE MAN. 14 years quality workmanship. Wood fences – Decks – Gates – Chainlink & overhang. Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996

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.com

HANDYMAN 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 HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. 10 years experience in the Palisades. Please call (310) 454-3838 for prompt, friendly service. Not licensed. CARPENTRY PAINTING DRYWALL, tile, vinyl, stucco, roofing, landscaping, brick, stone. Honest, good references. Please call Jorge at (310) 770-3834

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16o

SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686

LOCKSMITH 16p

EVERYWHERE LOCKSMITH SINCE 1981. 24-hour service. 7 days a week. A professional locksmith service for commercial and residential properties. Call (310) 395-9193

PAINTING, 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 QUALITY PAINTING PLUS: Free estimates. Family-owned and operated for three generations. Serving southern California since 1979. Interior/exterior residential/commercial. Only high grade materials applied. Lic. #698939. James Welsh, (310) 663-3914

PLUMBING 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) 678-6634

RAINGUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 16t

GUTTER: Clean-out no more “overflow”, replace dented, rusty, leaky sections, or install new gutter. Call Owen Cruickshank, (310) 459-5485

REMODELING 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

ROOFING 16v

“WE SEAL LEAKS.” Roofing, skylights, gutters, windows, carpentry, painting, slope retention, drainage systems, drywall, plaster, concrete foundations, rock waterfalls, landscaping, patios, remodels, consultation. (310) 457-4652

WROUGHT 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) 700-9681

MISCELLANEOUS 16y

RENE’S WOOD REFINISHING. Kitchen & bath cabinets, wall units and antiques. License #00020808280001-8. Call (310) 397-9631

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DRIVERS 150K PER YEAR-TEAMS! Excellent benefits and home times! Regional and team opportunities @ WERNER ENTERPRISES, (800) 346-2818, ext. 123 MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in the Palisades looking for FULL time receptionist to answer phones, light office work. Starting $10.50/hr. Available immediately. Fax resume (310) 454-3382 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. Excellent English preferred. Call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 LIVE-IN NANNY for twin infants. Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Light housekeeping. Call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 CUSTOMER SUPPORT/ADMIN ASSIST: Support on-line payroll processing and distribution for our national restaurant clients. Will train candidate in computer operations. Position requires attention to detail and good organization skills. General Office and Accounting a plus. Work 3 days/wk (Tuesday-Thursday) w/ full time potential. Send resume to Realtime Computer Corporation, Santa Monica at personnel@rt.net. LOVING RELIABLE NANNY needed for infant. 30-40 hrs. per week, flexible hours. Housekeeping, own car, references required. Good pay and benefits. Call Jacqui, (310) 459-3956 ADMIN/PR. Really great position in Pacific Palisades. Will train, develop and reward. Call (310) 454-0317 DENTAL-ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. Exclusive office in Pacific Palisades. Exceptional opportunity. Call (310) 454-0317. RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT full time for Pacific Palisades travel agency. Excellent phone skills required and general office experience. Call Pat or Geri at (310) 459-9891 RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN. Fast-paced, upscale office in Pacific Palisades. Will train and reward. Salary DOE. Call (310) 454-0317 SALES POSITION. Retail women’s luxury goods specialty store in Santa Monica seeks professional salesperson with confident selling skills. Must be able to build and maintain a customer book. Compensation: Commission with guarantee. Benefits and pension plan. No Sundays or evenings. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person as a top salesperson is relocating. Email or fax resume to Deanna. Email Weathervaneii@AOL.com Fax# (310) 393-2077 PART-TIME CHILDCARE, light housekeeping. Sundays, 12 p.m.-8 p.m. for 10 year old daughter. Must have car and good DMV. English speaking. Excellent references required. Call Linda, (310) 451-4068 SELF CENTRE IS LOOKING for an esthetician Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and a front desk position Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To set an appointment for interview, call Kathy, (310) 713-7685. AU PAIR WANTED, PART TIME, L/I, L/O, CDL. Speak English, great with kids, warm. Great for college student. Pac Pal family. Call (310) 387-7722 WEAVING TEACHER WANTED at my location. (310) 573-7656 ADMINISTRATION/ASSISTANT, FULL TIME, Palisades village office location. Great benefits. Call Scott, (310) 454-7741 MOTIVATED ENTREPRENEURS. Part time or full time. Help introduce new line of natural skin care from the rain forest. Easy to learn. Fun to share. Profitable. Complete training. Immediate income. Must be willing to learn and grow in a professional positive environment. Call now: (310) 230-7787. TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS WANTED, Palisades Elementary. Hours: 15 per week. Time: 8:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Days: Monday-Friday. Make a difference in a child’s life-priceless. Call (310) 454-3700, or fax resume, (310) 459-5627 PEDIATRIC DENTIST: Treat & advise patients & family on dev & problems; preventative services. Multiple office locals. DMD or foreign equiv. & 2 yrs DPG Pedo. Apply to Nazli Keri D.D.S.; REF: NAZ001, 2226 Otay Lakes Road, #A, Chula Vista, CA 91915. EXPERIENCED MANICURIST & EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST needed for high end Brentwood salon. (310) 600-9582 P/T GROWING PROMOTIONAL products company seeks team player. Computer saavy. 4 days per week. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $14/hr. Call Lynne or Fred, (310) 230-1295 PART TIME RESTAURANT cashier. Flexible hours, weekends a must. Ask for Bobbie, (310) 454-5511 LOOKING FOR COLLEGE STUDENT to be after-school nanny for 2 boys. M,W, F and Saturday. Must be fun, energetic and sporty. (310) 633-1895

AUTOS 18b

2000 DODGE RAM 1500 pick-up, 4 wheel drive, V8, loaded. Camper shell, grill guard. 65K miles. $14K obo. (310) 924-9558 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS, charcoal gray exterior with gray fabric interior. 34K miles. Good condition. Includes CD player and lojack. One owner. $23K obo. (310) 710-4156

FURNITURE 18c

VINTAGE ORIENTAL RUGS and misc. antiques and furniture. Sterling silver misc. pieces. Please call (310) 454-4210 CREAM LEATHER COUCH, LOVESEAT. Soft cushions. Just 2 years old. $400 or best offer. (310) 454-6206

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

PALISADES WOMEN’S CLUB. TRASH’TREASURES. 901 Haverford. Saturday, January 28th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ESTATE SALE! HUGE-50 years! Tools, Furniture, Collectibles and MUCH MUCH MORE! January 28th & 29th, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 7161 Fernhill Dr, Malibu (Point Dume). ESTATE SALE 1927 SPANISH FARMHOUSE in the Castellammare Area. French, Spanish country antique furnishings and accessories, French pottery, Bruce Graney custom table, Minton Spidell dining chairs. Karges furniture. China and silver. Large collection: Jewelry: designer, vintage, costume. 216 Notteargenta Rd. (off Tramonto Dr.), Fri.-Sat., Jan. 27-28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ENTIRE HOUSE! Rustic pine bookcase/desk/file cab/dresser/nite stands/drop leaf table. Cherry ent. cent, dish rack. Ital coffee table/leath sofa/chandelier. 6 Mission chairs/draft table/knick-knacks/ kitch, kids’ stuff/bikes/’01 Chrysler PT Cruiser! 17014 Bollinger (off Marquez); FRI.-SAT., Jan 26-27; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

PIANO FOR SALE. Excellent condition. Highly regarded Sohmer, 42″ console, walnut finish. $1,500. Jim, (310) 503-0815

WANTED TO BUY 19

WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, ’50s, ’60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 306-7746 – profeti2001@yahoo.com

Rustic Canyon Residents Ordered to Vacate Their Greentree Residence

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The home of Mehr and Vickey Beglari, located on the corner of Greentree and Brooktree in Rustic Canyon, is 14 feet closer to the street (Greentree) than permitted by the governing sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
The home of Mehr and Vickey Beglari, located on the corner of Greentree and Brooktree in Rustic Canyon, is 14 feet closer to the street (Greentree) than permitted by the governing sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

On January 5, the L.A. Department of Building and Safety ordered Mehr and Vickey Beglari to vacate their residence at 909 Greentree Road in Rustic Canyon by February 20. The Beglaris were also ordered to either demolish the house or “submit plans and obtain approvals to remodel the home to comply with the required front yard setbacks, height and all other requirements of the Los Angeles building code.” According to public records, a request was submitted to Building and Safety on Monday asking to “reinstate building permits to document correct prevailing setbacks.” Exactly what that entails is unknown at this time. What is known is that the existing house is 14 feet closer to the street (Greentree) than permitted by the governing sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The City’s order to comply comes after a five-year battle between the Beglaris and five of their neighbors, who sued both the couple and the City. The Beglaris had obtained a building permit in January 2001 that authorized the construction of a 6,550-sq.-ft., two-story addition to their existing 2,000-sq.-ft. ranch-style house. The problem began in April of that year when the couple started excavating the front of their 10,000-sq.-ft. lot to build an underground garage. The neighbors thought the Beglaris were digging too close to the curb and that the setback was not in keeping with those of nearby homes. The legal wrangling on both sides resulted in the California Supreme Court ordering Building and Safety to revoke all permits issued to the Beglaris, as well as the 2002 certificate of occupancy. At the center of the dispute was how the setback was originally measured’from the Beglaris’ next door neighbor’s detached garage to the curb instead of from the neighbor’s house to the curb, as required by law as a detached garage is not considered part of a house.

Chamber Music Concert Salutes Mozart’s 250th Birthday

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A quartet of featured players from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic will join Chamber Music Palisades’ co-artistic directors, flutist Susan Greenberg and pianist Delores Stevens in a concert salute to the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The performance will be on Tuesday, January 31 at 8 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Matthew’s Parish at 1031 Bienveneda. The program’s featured work will be Mozart’s famous “Kegelstatt” Trio in E flat Major for clarinet, viola and piano. Also on the program will be a trio for flute, viola and harp by Debussy and a Brahms trio in A minor for clarinet, cello and piano. Alan Chapman, KUSC/FM afternoon music host, will provide his usual entertaining and informative commentary before each work. Guest artists from the ranks of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra include violist Roland Kato, clarinetist Joshua Ranz and cellist Trevor Handy. The L.A. Philharmonic’s harpist Jo Ann Turovsky completes the group. The concert will be the second program of the ninth season of chamber music presented by Chamber Music Palisades. The series was started in 1997 by four Palisades citizens, Ann Robbins, Tanya Evtuhov and the two professional musicians now serving the organization as artistic directors, Susan Greenberg and Delores Stevens. “We were, and continue to be, dedicated to the promotion and support of classical music by producing professional chamber music concerts, commissioning new works and providing educational opportunities for young people by sponsoring free school concerts,” said CMP Vice President Evtuhov. For information on the CMP series call 459-2070 or go to the Web site cmpalisades.org. Single admission tickets will be available at the door for $25, and students with ID will be admitted free of charge.

Board Approves Lacrosse Teams

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Thanks to several years of hard work and persistence by local parents, an effort to bring a lacrosse program to Palisades High is two small steps away from becoming a reality this spring. Since Palisadian Lori Mendez and her friend Andrea Dyke started a local club team 24 months ago, the fastest growing sport in the country has become one of the most popular games in town. “At first it was just the two of us moms,” Mendez said. “Our sons played and we got the kids together who were interested, we hired a coach and we did it. We’ve had a lot of fun.” While a dozen parents and 20 kids (all wearing lacrosse jerseys and carrying sticks) watched in eager anticipation, Andrea’s husband Rhos made a presentation before the PaliHi Board of Directors on Tuesday afternoon, January 17. Jim Suhr made the motion to approve Dyke’s proposal, Booster Club President Dick Held seconded the motion and the subsequent vote was unanimous. “When they voted it in, the kids all cheered,” Mendez said. “It was a great experience for them. It’s going to be a good thing because its another sports option for these kids.” “As far as I know, Pali is the first Los Angeles Unified school to field a lacrosse team on campus and I know for a fact it’s the only City Section team to ever do it,” said Rhos Dyke, who started the ball rolling last spring before the start of the Palisades Lacrosse Club’s second season. “The first hurdle was convincing [Athletic Director] Leo Castro, [Principal] Gloria Martinez and [Vice Principal in Charge of Athletics] Charlotte Atlas that there was enough interest and support from the community to warrant making lacrosse an official school sport.” Because lacrosse is not sanctioned by the City Section, Martinez has mailed letters to both L.A. City Section Commissioner Barbara Fiege and CIF-Southern Section Commissioner Jim Staunton requesting that Palisades’ team be allowed to play in the Southern Section for at least the 2006 season. If those two petitions are granted as expected, Pali would be allowed to start practicing in mid-February with games beginning in early March. As of January 10, the Southern Section had 27 boys teams and 16 girls teams. By rule, 80 percent of all schools must offer a given sport before playoffs can be implemented, so there will be no postseason. “This wouldn’t be possible without the support of the parents,” Dyke said. “We raised almost $20,000 ourselves. We’re not asking a dime from the school. All the money has come from the pockets of the families behind it. The reaction on campus has been very positive.” Atlas confirmed that lacrosse wasn’t on the athletic budget for this year but the feedback she got from student athletes made the sport worth pursuing. “Because there aren’t any teams in the City, I explored the possibility of playing in the Southern Section right from the start–otherwise there would be no point in going any further,” Atlas said. “The only tricky part is that we have to meet the rules and regulations of both the City and Southern Sections. Also, we may have to play all or most of our games on the road. But it’s exciting for the kids. You should’ve seen how happy they were at the meeting!” Nearby schools like Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Culver City, Harvard-Westlake, Loyola, Mira Costa and Windward all have lacrosse teams and would be logical opponents for Palisades, which could have as many as 55 boys and 30 girls sign up to play–enough to field boys and girls varsity teams and a frosh/soph boys team. Former Rutgers University player Dave Schaller, who coached Torrey Pines’ club team to the state finals in 2002 and coached Whittier College to a No. 1 national ranking in 2003, will be Pali’s program director and, at least for the first season, the boys’ varsity coach. “The parents are thrilled, I’m thrilled and I’m going to make sure that every kid who wants to play will play.” PALISADES PACESETTERS Corinne O’Brien took the gold medal on the balance beam at the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy Classic last week in Dallas, Texas. The 12-year-old, competing in Level 8, won the event with a score of 9.75 and her all-around score of 37.1 was third overall in an international field that included gymnasts from Russia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, England, Mexico and Jamaica. The Academy Classic was O’Brien’s first meet of the season. She had trained only sparingly the previous nine months due to injuries. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Walter O’Brien, she is now homeschooled but previously attended Calvary Christian School. Madeline Amos took first place at the Southern California Scholastic Fencing League Individual Women’s Epee tournament last weekend in San Diego. Amos was seeded No. 1 at the end of pool competition and remained undefeated in Direct Elimination. Amos also won the Division III National Women’s Epee title this past summer at the United States National Championships. Amos, a freshman at Marymount High, is the school’s first ever Individual League Champion. She is currently ranked 24th in the national point standings for her age group. A four-year starter and team captain for two years at Palisades High, D’Andre Bell is now a freshman on the Georgia Tech men’s basketball team, where he has earned starting time. Bell had six points, one block and one assist in 19 minutes in the Yellowjackets’ 73-63 loss to Atlantic Coast Conference rival Clemson last Saturday. A 6-5, 200-pound forward, Bell overcame injury to average 21.4 points and 14.5 rebounds as a senior at PaliHi, leading the Dolphins into the City playoffs. Despite being sidelined from September to December with a stress fracture in his right foot, Bell had 30 points and 17 rebounds his senior year against Westchester–the top-ranked team in the state at the time. Bell averaged 25 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks as a junior and was named All-City twice.

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