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‘Annie’ Revival is a New Deal

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Theater Review

All it takes is the orchestra’s overture to remind us why “Annie” holds a distinguished place in international musical history. The classic, catchy melodies of “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” and “Tomorrow” help transport children and adults to the lonesome but hopeful world of America’s favorite orphan and her determined, foot-stomping, mop-swishing friends. But the musical “Annie” is significantly different from the memorable 1982 movie starring Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks and Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan. And the current show revived by the original Broadway director and lyricist, Martin Charnin, takes a decidedly new approach to the familiar characters and moving story. The original Broadway production of “Annie” won seven 1977 Tony Awards, including best musical, book and score. It ran for 2,377 performances and is ranked as one of the 20 longest running shows in Broadway history. Now playing a limited-run at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through October 16, “Annie” stars Conrad John Schuck, who originally played Daddy Warbucks on Broadway and reprised the role for a recent Broadway revival. Miss Hannigan is played by Alene Robertson, who made her Broadway debut in “Annie.” Set in 1933 New York, during the Great Depression, the show highlights America’s struggle for stability, and the desperation of politicians and the streetwalkers alike. In this world, Annie’s optimism is not only unusual but also a bit extreme, as is the luxury of billionaire bachelor Oliver Warbucks’ estate in which the plucky red-haired orphan lands herself a’well, a new deal. Annie, played by Marissa O’Donnell, dreams that her biological parents who left her 11 years ago still love and will rescue her from the strict and dreary orphanage run by the wicked drunkard Miss Hannigan. An opportunity to spend a week with Warbucks is the key Annie needs to search for her parents, impress the outside world, and find a loving family. O’Donnell portrays the lovable, endearing Annie with her signature “ah-gee”s and “betcha”s. While maintaining a childlike ring, her singing voice is mature and solid, symbolic of her character’s inner strength. The young actresses who play Annie’s fellow orphan friends are a stellar crew, especially Lindsay Ryan who adds spunk to her role as the youngest child, Molly. Their version of “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” best reveals their musical and dance talents, and when Miss Hannigan staggers in with “Did I hear happiness in here?” it feels like she’s referring to the audience’s applause. In the role of Hannigan, Robertson is less of a floozy Cruella de Ville and more like the villainous Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” She struts and sways across the stage, letting it all out in numbers like “Easy Street,” accompanied by Scott Willis and Julie Cardia as the scheming duo Rooster and Lily St. Regis (played in the movie by the unforgettable Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters). A seemingly older Daddy Warbucks, Schuck is a natural musical talent, his experience revealed in the ease of his solo number, “Why Should I Change a Thing?” the new song by Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse incorporated into the production for the first time. One of the best scenes is undoubtedly Act II’s NBC radio show at Rockefeller Center, with Bert Healy, The Boylan Sisters and the Hour of Smiles Family. Annie and her Daddy Warbucks appear on the show to announce a reward for Annie’s parents, and an awkward Warbucks, unrehearsed and inexperienced, inadvertently performs a commercial. The drama of the live radio broadcast, with Healy’s deep show voice and the accompanying sound effects, as well as the visible goings-on behind the mic’with the playful dummy and flirtatious Boylan Sisters, is a show in itself. Actor Christopher Vettel captures the Bert Healy character, representative of radio personalities of the time. It was interesting to hear the children in the audience laugh not only at the orphans’ aggressive personalities and “Miss Hannigan” jokes but also at the political commentary’for example, when F.D.R. and his Cabinet members tease Warbucks about being a Republican. Perhaps kids are more aware of political jive than one would think, which might be reflective of today’s polarized political society. When Annie delivers her message that a better tomorrow “is always a day away” in the President’s Oval Office, Harold Ickes (played by Harry Turpin) sings the theme song with exaggeratedly funny hand gestures. Her message is inspiring, despite the unbelievable idea that with it she reaches the president and unites the two political parties; most people are more like the other orphans who still have to shout from the bottom. Annie’s canine companion Sandy, played by Lola, makes too few appearances in the production, and I missed the interaction between the two. Miss Hannigan’s underlying protective care for Annie, revealed at the end of the 1982 movie, is also absent in the musical. At times, the show feels more like a rags-to-riches story than the powerful tale of love I remember. The show runs through October 16. Tickets are $25 to $68, and are available online at www.BroadwayLA.org, by calling Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3500, or at the Pantages Theatre Box Office, 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

Jeff Lantos Finds ‘Indiana Jones’ in Jamestown’s Capt. John Smith

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By EVELYN BARGE Palisadian-Post Intern The walls of Jeff Lantos’ fifth-grade classroom at Marquez Elementary are plastered with memorabilia from nearly 20 years of teaching’collages, drawings, poems and thank-you notes. Most prominent are the hundreds of photos and playbills from student theater productions, which Lantos directs three times a year as a way for his students to learn more about history by becoming immersed in it as actors and singers. Lantos not only writes and produces all the fifth-grade musicals, but has also recently expanded his literary repertoire to include a historical children’s novel about the life and adventures of John Smith that was published by AuthorHouse last spring. Village Books will host a signing of “My Adventures with John Smith,” next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. during which two of Lantos’ former students will act out excerpts of the novel. Another former student, Kristen Sorensen, drew the cover illustration. “This book grew out of the fact that I teach John Smith as part of my history lessons,” Lantos said. “I thought this would make a great story.” During his research, Lantos said he discovered that most people know very little about Smith’s life outside his relationship with the Native American princess Pocahontas. “Pocahontas was really the last chapter of his life. Before that, he led an adventurous life similar to Indiana Jones.” The book chronicles many of Smith’s lesser-known adventures, from his stint as a hero in the Turkish-Hungarian war to his sale into slavery in Constantinople. Smith escaped from slavery and went on to become a cartographer, a pirate and, eventually, the president of the Jamestown Colony in the New World. Lantos said the children’s book was four years in the making. He devoted his summers to working on the novel but had to stop the writing process each fall to return his focus to teaching at Marquez. “You get into a kind of trance,” he said of the writing process. “You may be talking to someone, but you can’t hear them, because your mind is always on the book.” Lantos said he struggled to find a balance between the historical facts and the fictional elements that make a strong narrative. “I wanted to be true to the facts, but with a narrative thrust and dramatic build.” To aid the narrative flow of his story, Lantos introduced a fictional narrator, Mel the parrot who gives a first-hand account of Smith’s adventures. Mel acts as the adventurer’s wisecracking sidekick and therapist. Lantos often turned to the experts, his own fifth-grade students, for feedback on drafts of “My Adventures with John Smith.” He said he recognized their boredom or unresponsiveness to sections of the book as a sign that those passages needed more work. Now, Lantos is incorporating the published version of the novel into his history lessons. Many of his students have responded with praise for the new book. “It makes history fun,” said fifth-grader Emma Jackson. “It’s really funny, too. The parrot tells you all about his adventures with John Smith.” Other students said reading from the novel is helpful because it parallels the content of their history textbook and class. “It’s the same thing we’re learning in history class,” said Jake Weston. “It helps you understand it better.” Lantos hopes they keep turning the pages. “I want them to understand that when you’re studying history the key is to get past the timelines and dates and boldface type. If you can do that, it’s going to be as exciting as any movie or TV show.” “My Adventures with John Smith” is just the most recent of Lantos’ endeavors to get students fired up about history. The teacher has devoted much of his professional career to finding creative ways of transforming basic classroom subjects like history, math and literature through the arts. “Ask any fifth grader who’s not in my class what they think of history,” he said. “They’ll tell you it’s boring. But there is a palpable change in the mood of the class when you don’t just tell them you’re going to learn history, but you tell them we’re going to sing a song or we’re going to put on a play. Then they get excited about learning.” Using this teaching philosophy, Lantos leads his fifth graders in three musical productions each year. Lantos wrote all of the musicals with scores by composer Bill Augustine. In December, the students perform “Miracle in Philadelphia,” about the Constitutional Convention of 1787. In March, the students put on “Hello Louisiana” about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. In June, they perform “Water and Power,” which focuses on the Industrial Revolution and the struggle for workers’ rights. Lantos also compiled a guide for teachers incorporating drawing and art into American history lessons. The guide, “Read, Draw, Remember: American History Activities,” was published by Scholastic in 2003 and features many of his students’ drawings as examples. “Anytime you combine the arts with other subjects, the kids will buy into it and enjoy it and retain it longer, which is the key,” Lantos said. The extra effort to help students uncover a love of history is all in a day’s work for the fifth-grade teacher who has been at Marquez Elementary since 1987. “Bringing joy into a student’s life on the stage or by putting up their piece of art makes a lifelong learner,” he said.

Chapman Previews Chamber Music Season

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When Alan Chapman greets the Chamber Music Palisades audience to deliver his pre-concert notes, it’s more fireside chat than dense analysis. Known by many classical music lovers for his mellifluous voice as host of KUSC’s afternoon show, Chapman also provides pithy insight on the content of the local chamber series, co-founded by pianist Delores Stevens and flutist Susan Greenberg, Now embarking on its 9th season, Chamber Music Palisades has managed to explore an expansive set of musical resources built around a given group of instruments, piano and flute. “Part of what dictates the program is personnel, which is the wonder of Chamber Music Palisades,” Chapman says. “If you have an established quartet, it becomes the core of what they do, but here the only constants are Dee and Susan. If it suits their purposes for a singer or string quartet, they’ll do it.” Chapman has provided commentary on the programs from the outset. “I knew Susan through the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra,” says Chapman, who produced the L.A. Chamber’s concerts and hosted that group’s pre-concert comments for 13 years. Different from the format of the Pacific Symphony and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, for which Chapman previews the entire program at the outset, with CMP, he comments on each composition before it is played. He stands casually in front of the audience with a hand-held microphone and provides a context for the piece, a way of approaching the music that will make listening to it a better experience. “I’m tipping you off, opening the door on this piece for you. I’m the connector between you and the piece. “From time to time, I am approached by people who are offering no money or not enough, and think I talk off the top of my head,” Chapman says. “I could do that, but I don’t want to do that.” Indeed, his comments, anecdotes and insights belie a thorough and scholarly preparation. Although Chapman has been involved in music since his childhood in Poughkeepsie, New York’he played piano, bass and guitar and joined the union at 16’he was more interested in math and science in high school. He went off to MIT, but rapidly changed his intentions, ultimately majoring in music with a minor in German literature and behavioral science. The next stop was Yale, where he earned his doctorate in music theory and moved to California with a lead on two job positions listed for a Ph.D. in music theory. He took the Occidental job, although years later he would be teaching at the other school, UCLA, where he currently teaches the art of listening. In preparing his commentary for the Chamber Music Palisades season, Chapman factors in an audience with a lot of experience as concert-goers and listeners. “The wonderful thing about this series is that it’s almost guaranteed that you will hear really good music that you’ve never heard before, apart from the commissioned works. When I’m out in the patio during intermission, people are talking about the music and there is a lot of enthusiasm, a great connection between the music and the audience. The audience is really there with it.” Chapman credits Stevens and Greenberg with putting together an incredible spectrum of chamber music. “They look at the cast of characters and figure out how they are going to be grouped. How are the colors going to be put together?” In preparing his comments, Chapman says that he tries to penetrate the soul of the music by asking “Why do a bunch of notes do something for you?” He offers two examples from the first concert on October 18, which features Haydn’s Divertissement III in C Major for flute, violin and cello; C.P.E. Bach’s Quartet in G Major for flute, viola, cello and piano; Gernot Wolfgang’s world premiers of “Thin Air” for violin, viola and cello and Dvorak’s Quartet in Eb Major, Op 87 for piano and strings. “C.P.E. was the second of the elder Bach’s 20 children, four of whom became noted composers. Had you been in Germany in the latter 18th century, people would have assumed you were talking about C.P.E. not J.S. He sits in an interesting position, spanning the baroque to classical period. He lives through it and is really part of a new school with new values on how music should function, and in terms of mood swings he’s all over the place. “Dvorak is one of my favorites,” Chapman continues. “His chamber music is supreme. This piece was written when he was no longer a young man, yet there is so much variety and energy, at times it gets orchestral.” Chapman sings high praise for great chamber music. “When you listen to great chamber music well performed, I marvel at how much is possible with so few people. Chamber Music Palisades maximizes the resources available. How could you get more content?” Chamber Music Palisades opens its 9th season on Tuesday, October 18, 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s parish, 1031 Bienveneda. Subscriptions are $80; single admission is $25, and students with current ID are admitted free. For information, contact: 454-4024 or 459-2070.

Liberating Liebermann’s Legacy

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“Beer Garden in Brannenburg” (1893), one of the works on view at the Skirball, is a key example of Liebermann’s ability to merge human forms with the natural environment. Collection of Mus

There’s no mention of him in Gardner’s “Art Through the Ages,” the art history student’s bible. Nor does his name appear in Janson’s “History of Art,” another major tome for the art lover. Yet painter Max Liebermann (1847-1935) was Germany’s most famous artist from the mid-1880s until the Nazi takeover in 1933. The Skirball Center hopes to reverse Liebermann’s little-known status among Americans with its major retrospective “Max Liebermann: From Realism to Impressionism,” now on view through January 29, 2006. The exhibition, the first international loan show organized by the Skirball, examines Liebermann’s legacy not only through his art, but almost by equal measure, through his role as a robust cultural leader whose life paralleled a time of profound artistic and political change. The descendant of a prosperous German Jewish family, Liebermann was a celebrity in his own day. He scaled the heights of artistic life, serving as president of the Berlin Secession from 1898 until 1910 and later, from 1920 through 1932, he was president of the Prussian Academy of Art during the Weimar Republic. Attaining such a position of civic authority was possible for a Jew only during this brief democratic period of German history. His stature came crashing down with the rise of Adolf Hitler. In 1933, he was forced to resign his distinguished post amid the rising tide of laws restricting the rights of Jews. When he died two years later at 87, the Nazi regime had succeeded in making him a non-person, with no notice taken of his death in the German press. In subsequent years, his widow, Martha, endured the seizure of the couple’s home and art collection’along with the vilification of her husband’s art as “degenerate”‘until she committed suicide in 1942. “Hitler’s coming to power in 1933 meant that the world of Liebermann’s 19th-century liberal political views was slated for extinction,” writes Marion F. Deshmukh in her exhibition catalog essay. “As a Jew, as a political moderate, and as a modern painter, Liebermann represented to the Nazis all that was ‘alien and un-German.'” Ironically, Liebermann defined himself as a German who happened to be a Jew, says Lori Starr, director of the Skirball Museum. “He was determined to help Germany not live in isolation but be tuned in to the larger international community. He collected modern art and introduced it to Germany.” “He was not only an important artist, but an important human being,” says Barbara C. Gilbert, Skirball senior curator of fine arts and curator of the exhibition. “He was very outspoken and people listened to what he had to say. He played a huge role in Berlin’s cultural community.” He and his fellow secessionists advocated artistic freedom, unhindered by politics or ideology. Their goal was to organize shows outside the official, government-controlled annual exhibitions. At the height of its influence, the Secession had 97 members, including many women, and 119 corresponding members including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. Liebermann, himself a hardworking and prolific artist, created hundreds of paintings over his long career. Sixty paintings and a dozen works on paper are on view at the Skirball, ranging in style from his early Realist interpretations of Dutch peasant life, to stirring portraiture, to his individual take on Impressionism. He drew inspiration from wide sources: 17th-century Dutch masters Frans Hals and Rembrandt van Rijn; Jean-Fran’ois Millet and the Barbizon School, as well as contemporaries Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Lovis Corinth and Edvard Munch. The artist he revered most was Manet who, in Liebermann’s opinion “had the ability of painting what was old in a new way.” Liebermann first began studying art in the atelier of the Berlin painter Karl Steffeck in 1866. He later enrolled at the Weimar Art Academy and continued training in Paris. In the 1870s and 1880s, he used a Realist style to exalt the dignity of labor and the working classes. Liebermann suffered harsh criticism for these portrayals of rural life since they were considered at odds with the tradition of grand history painting favored by the conservative art establishment of Berlin. The artist gradually moved to a more modernist approach to painting, experimenting with new themes such as the leisure activities of middle-class urbanites. This shift is especially reflected in “Parrotman,” a 1901 painting rendered with new spontaneity. He also created strong, affecting portraits of family members and distinguished citizens. In his last 20 years of life, Liebermann turned to an in-depth study of the gardens at his lakeside villa in Wannsee, a suburb of Berlin. During these years, he developed his own brand of Impressionism, lightening his palette and starting to paint in a looser, more abstract way. He lived long enough to see Expressionism emerge as the dominant art movement. Emil Nolde, one of the leading German Expressionists, was critical of Liebermann, regarding his work, once thought to be progressive, as old-fashioned and traditionalist. “Although he and the emerging generation of German Expressionist painters often were at odds regarding art theory’-with Liebermann insisting on a basis of Realism and the Expressionists leaning towards greater emotionalism’Liebermann’s bold handling of subject matter, color and paint application would at times come to inspire these younger artists,” Gilbert says. Gilbert’s own inspiration for embarking on an eight-year exploration of Liebermann and his work came in 1997 when she made her first trip to Berlin as a courier for the painting “The Artist’s Wife and Granddaughter”(1926), the only painting of Liebermann’s in the Skirball’s collection. The painting was to be featured in one of three exhibitions held in Berlin to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Liebermann’s birth. “Like many American art historians, I had not seen many of his paintings,” Gilbert says. “It was a real eye-opener. People are used to seeing the French Impressionists, but here’s something new for them to see.” The exhibition will travel to The Jewish Museum in New York City, its only other venue, where it will be on view from March 10 through July 9, 2006. The Skirball has organized a wide range of exhibition-related programs. “The German Silent Film Series,” beginning October 20, will present six relatively unknown masterpieces of German films from the 1920s and 1930s, most screened with live piano accompaniment. Contact: 440-4500 or www.skirball.org.

Palisadian Sets Tough Goals as Writer’s Guild President

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A recent L.A. Times editorial offered several suggestions to Patric Verrone, the newly-elected president of the Writers Guild of America, West, on keeping professional screenwriters in line: “Get a big dog; have lots of Friskies treats on hand; keep a powerful squirt gun close by to spray stragglers with. Oops, our mistake. Those are suggestions for herding cats.” On the surface, The Times’ implication that the job Verrone won in an election on September 20 is a nearly impossible task might seem accurate. However, the tone of the editorial might have been different if the writer had actually talked to Verrone. This savvy resident of Pacific Palisades is clear on the issues facing the WGA and the action that needs to be taken to ensure that writers get a fair shake. During his two-year term, Verrone will seek four major goals. The first is to rebuild the union and expand into the areas that don’t recognize guild members, animation and reality TV shows. The second step is to reconnect guild members with one another. Third, organize the union so that all of its members are on the same page before the next agreement is negotiated with the studios in 2007. And fourth, band together with other show business unions such as SAG, DGA and AFTRA because they share many of the same problems the Writers Guild is facing. For writers as well as other creative people in the television/ motion picture industry, a union is important because their jobs and employers constantly change. A union provides its members with health insurance and pension plans. Inherent in show business are two other issues that unions help protect: assigning credit and receiving residuals. “Residuals are important to writers because they are the bridge between jobs,” Verrone noted. In 1998, Verrone was hired to work on “Futurama,” the first television show that Matt Groening did after creating “The Simpsons.” Verrone was dismayed to discover that the Writers Guild didn’t cover animated series. He also learned that “The Simpsons,” “King of the Hill,” and “Family Guy” were not guild signatories. After some negotiation, Twentieth Century Fox Television agreed to a union agreement, recognizing the writers for those shows under the Guild. Historically, animated series were created by a cartoonist on a story board, after which a gag man would write the words. Generally, there was no script. People working on the show were covered by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). For the most part writers have since replaced gag men, but the IATSE still claims those writers under its union. Writers for animated shows on cable networks such as Nickelodeon and The Cartoon Network are not paid residuals, nor do they receive health benefits. For instance, Disney and Pixar writers for the animated features “Shrek” and “Shrek II” didn’t receive royalties. On television, 70 percent of the network shows are guild signatories, but only 12 percent of the cable shows are, according to Verrone. Generally, the areas in which writers don’t receive benefits, residuals or royalties are: animation, cable non-fiction, cable comedy and variety, and also a large percentage of independent films, including documentaries. Verrone cited “March of the Penguins” as a recent example in which a writer was successfully covered under the WGA. How did television writers get into their current predicament? Verrone explained that in the early 1980s, when cable channels were just starting, they had a tiny portion of the viewing audience, so unions gave them low-entry collective bargain deals. Over time, most of the cable channels were acquired by one of six media conglomerates: Time Warner, Viacom, Disney, Sony, NBC-Universal and Fox. The exception is the Discovery channel which remains independent. So far, the six conglomerates have made a conscious effort to make cable a non-union entity. When Verrone began writing for “The Late Show with Joan Rivers” in 1986, the entry-level position in television was talk shows. Now the entry level shows are on cable. Part of Verrone’s headache is the lack of bargaining power caused by the number of writers who don’t belong to the union. The other part is getting the six conglomerates to give basic work benefits to their employees. The rise in reality shows on television has further undermined the status of writers. “Of course there are writers on these shows,” Verrone said. “But they are called segment producers, story assistants or some other euphemism for writers.” Those so called “non-writers” are working long, hard weeks at relatively low wages, and receive neither health insurance nor pension plans. Arguing they should be paid for their overtime work, these writers’backed by the WGA’have brought a class-action lawsuit against their independent producers and the media conglomerates. Verrone is also irritated that Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central is a non-union show. “This is a show that is supposed to tell the truth about the power structure’the conglomerates,” Verrone said. “Yet Comedy Central is non-union, and Stewart’s writing staff is also non-union.” Born in Queens, New York, Verrone moved with his family to Fort Meyers, Florida, where he attended high school. While earning his undergraduate degree at Harvard, he was editor of the National Lampoon Magazine. He graduated from Boston College law school in 1984 and moved back to Florida. While practicing law, Verrone got a call from Maiya Williams, a woman he had dated in college, who told him that many of his former Lampoon colleagues had moved to California and were working in television. He decided to take a three-month sabbatical and move to Los Angeles. The sabbatical turned into 19 years, and Verrone’s list of writing credits is extensive. He wrote for “The Tonight Show” from 1987 to 1990 until Johnny Carson retired, and then worked on the “Larry Saunders Show,” “The Critic” and the “Muppets Tonight,” for which he won his first Emmy in 1998. In 2001 he received his second Emmy for “Futurama.” Meanwhile, Verrone married Williams and they have three children, Patric,10, Marianne, 8, and Teddy, 5, all of whom attend Corpus Christi School. In addition to taking over leadership of the 7,500-member WGA (west), Verrone is the co-producer and head writer for an untitled animated project on Cartoon Network scheduled to air in 2006, featuring Andr’ Benjamin from the musical group Outkast, which by the way in a non-union shop. As a hobby, Verrone creates and sells individually hand-casted and painted historical figurines on eBay.

PRIDE Plants New Trees in Marquez Beautification

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As part of Palisades PRIDE’s ongoing makeover of the commercial block of Marquez Avenue, five mature golden medallion trees were planted in front of the shops last Thursday morning. Landscape contractor William Ranselaar and his crew sunk the 36-inch boxes into 4-foot-square holes cut into the cement. “The basins will soon be covered over by wrought-iron tree grates like those on Swarthmore,” said PRIDE’s project leader Bob Jeffers. “So far we’ve removed three rooftop signs, installed the stop sign at Bollinger, and landscaped the hillside across the street,” Jeffers said. “These trees are part of the final push to complete the job.” In the next few months, PRIDE will be installing five benches, four trash cans, and four antique lampposts, along with landscaping the median triangle where Marquez meets Sunset. A “Marquez Knolls Shops” sign at the corner is also planned. “Our goal is to do for Marquez what PRIDE did for the 1000 block of Swarthmore in 1996 when they repaired the sidewalks and planted new trees,” Jeffers said. He noted that “throughout the project, the merchants have been very patient and supportive, and Ronny Naidoo (owner of Ronny’s Market) has given away a lot of free snacks to me and the crews.” PRIDE anticipates that everything should be completed by mid-January. The total cost of the project is $100,000, with $89,000 coming from City of L.A. discretionary funds through former City Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski, and $9,000 donated thus far by Marquez homeowners. “We always need money for our projects and maintenance,” Jeffers said. Donations can be sent to PRIDE c/o the Chamber of Commerce, 15330 Antioch St. Founded in 1992 by a small group of concerned Palisadians, PRIDE stands for Protect and Renew our Identity & Environment, and has been actively planning and completing various beautification projects ever since.

Council Opposes Disputed Fence Height

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This property, located at 15204 Friends St., is the subject of a land-use dispute regarding its front-yard fence construction, including these stone pillars and the wooden pedestrian gate, which neighbors argue violate L.A. Municipal Code requirements.
This property, located at 15204 Friends St., is the subject of a land-use dispute regarding its front-yard fence construction, including these stone pillars and the wooden pedestrian gate, which neighbors argue violate L.A. Municipal Code requirements.
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer

Pacific Palisades Community Council members voted unanimously last Thursday night to write letters to city authorities stating their position on a local, residential land-use issue. The subject of the dispute is 15204 Friends St. in the bluffs neighborhood near Via de las Olas, south of Sunset, where neighbors argue the homeowners are constructing a front-yard fence that violates Los Angeles Municipal Code height requirements. The property is owned by “Buddy Love Trust,” and lawyers who represent the owners were invited to present their side of the dispute at the council meeting. When the attorneys did not show up, Chris Spitz, who lives next door at 15210 Friends and opposes the construction, announced that she and her husband, Jeff, had learned that day that the home was listed for sale. However, Spitz added that Zoning Administrator Lourdes Green of the L.A. Department of City Planning is set to hear the case at a public hearing on October 27 because the owners of 15204 Friends St. applied for a zoning administrator’s determination on the fence construction in June. “As far as I’m concerned it’s still going forward,” Spitz told the council, and she reiterated her and her husband’s request that the council write a letter to the zoning administrator stating its opposition to the proposed project. The council voted to do so. The Spitzes had presented their opposition to the project and the failure of the city to enforce existing codes, regulations and rulings, at the September 22 council meeting. Among legal violations, they argue that the proposed construction is inconsistent with existing fence/hedge structures on the street and in the surrounding neighborhood; that, if allowed, it would set a dangerous precedent with the risk of affecting the character of the street and neighborhood; and that it would destroy their front-yard ocean view. The notice of public hearing states that the applicant’s request is a zoning administrator’s determination “to permit the construction, use and maintenance of wooden fences and gates with a maximum height of 6 feet 8 inches within the front-yard setback area.” The Municipal Code permits a maximum height of 3 feet 6 inches within the front yard. According to the Code, “the terms ‘fence’ and ‘wall’ include “latticework, ornamental fences, screen walls, hedges or thick growths of shrubs or trees.” The Spitzes also argue that the property owners began construction before obtaining the necessary building permits and that they are in violation of a “stop work order” issued by Building and Safety in March. A visit to the Building and Safety Web site reveals that 15204 Friends St. is in violation of unapproved construction, which is “under investigation,” and an over-height fence in the required front yard. “I want there to be some action or enforcement,” Chris Spitz told the Palisadian-Post Tuesday. Margaret Richardson, the City Planning Department investigator assigned to this case, said Wednesday morning that she had received a message on her voice mail from an attorney representing the Friends St. property owners, saying that they were “intending to withdraw their application.” Richardson said she had not yet spoken with the attorney but that a letter in writing would have to be filed with the Office of Zoning Administration. The Friends St. property, a 4-bedroom home built in 2002, is listed for $3,595,000. An open house scheduled for Tuesday was canceled.

Elizabeth Virginia Haddad, 86; Lived a Vibrant, Spiritual Life

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Elizabeth Virginia Haddad, a 56-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away early Sunday morning, October 2, from complications of a stroke. She was 86. “Bess,” as she was fondly known, lived a model life of hard work, devotion to family, service to others, and commitment to spiritual development. She knew how to have fun, bring a great deal of joy to others, and loved to travel all over the world. She had just returned from a two-week vacation in West Virginia and Florida, and only a few months earlier went on an Alaska cruise with her family. If you were looking for a good time at a moment’s notice, Bess was the one to call. The energizer bunny was no match for her when it came to going out to dinner or a movie and she delighted in hosting parties. She played bridge as often as she could find a foursome and regularly organized bridge groups. Born on June 10, 1919 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bess came to California with her family when she was 13. She graduated from University High in 1937 and attended Santa Monica College. She worked as a waitress at The Broken Drum in Santa Monica and as a seamstress at Kate Danzig’s dress shop in the Palisades. In 1939 she married Wendell Loraine Womble. Unfortunately, he died soon after they bought their home in 1949 on Edgar Street in the Palisades. In 1952 Bess remarried Michael Joseph Haddad and remained in the home until his death in 1985. She continued to live on Edgar Street until her passing. In 1965, Bess joined the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club (founded in 1925) and served two terms as its president in 1975 and 1986. For 14 years she chaired the rentals committee that handled the many and varied groups who frequently used the club’s facility on Haverford. A devoted member of the Church of Religious Science, Bess helped start the first chapter in Pacific Palisades with Rev. Frank Richelieu and his wife Anita, who was also her spiritual mentor. Bess later studied to become a certified practitioner within the organization although the church itself ultimately moved to Redondo Beach. Also inspired by Rev. Robert Schuller’s positive approach to life, Bess contributed to the Crystal Cathedral church in Garden Grove. Although she did not attend church regularly in her later years, her commitment to spirituality never wavered. She had just been appointed chair of spiritual values at the Woman’s Club, a job she no doubt has already begun to tackle with zest. Fittingly, her memorial service on October 6 was held at the Woman’s Club. Bess is survived by her son Dennis Womble, his wife Margaret, their children Virginia, Alex and Addie; stepson Michael Jones, his wife Carol, their children Kimberly and Christopher; and her niece Gayle Ahrens. Donations in her honor can be made to Pet Orphans in Van Nuys, 7720 Gloria Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406.

Allison Randall, 25; Law School Graduate

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Allison Randall, a Brentwood resident since her birth on March 24, 1980, passed away on October 6 after a brave battle against cancer. She was 25. Allison graduated magna cum laude from Marymount High School in 1998 where she played varsity volleyball. She earned a B.S. degree in business administration from UC Berkeley in 2002, and graduated from the law school at Pepperdine University in May, despite her illness the last year. Always active in life, Allison held a variety of jobs while attending school, and was scheduled to join a prestigious Los Angeles law firm after graduation. She was also an avid traveler, and journeyed to Costa Rica, Great Britain, Canada and Mexico. Allison valued every moment of her life. She was active in National Charity League, a Las Madrinas debutante, and a member of Delta Delta Delta. Her vibrant personality and passion for life touched everyone around her. She made lasting friends often and everywhere, most recently the oncology staff at UCLA and her beloved boyfriend, Brian Dee. Allison is survived by her mother, Mary; her father, Broox; her sister Devon, 21, who attends UC Berkeley; and her grandmother, Margaret Dahl. Mary Randall is a real estate broker for Prudential/John Aaroe in Pacific Palisades and a 1970 graduate of PaliHi. Allison’s father graduated from PaliHi in 1965. Her late grandfather, Dr. Philip Dahl, was a local dentist. A memorial reception for Allison will be held at the Bel-Air Bay Club in the Palisades this Saturday, October 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.

CLASSIFIED ADS FROM THE OCTOBER 6, 2005 ISSUE OF THE PALISADIAN-POST

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HOMES FOR SALE 1

SPECTACULAR OCEAN & MTN views. Charming mobile home across from the beach at Tahitian Terrace this slice of paradise offers over 1,350 sq ft. 2 bed, 2 bath, remodeled kitchen, woodburning fireplace, deck & 2-car parking. 55 year-old community. Pets OK. Rent control. $459K. SC Realty, Franklin, (310) 592-6696 STUNNING REMODELED open-plan CONDO in heart of PP. Wood floors, plantation shutters, crown molding, recessed lighting. 2 bed+1.75 bath. $599K. Call Lisa Pound, Coldwell Banker, (310) 710-6149 PALISADES BEACH HOME. 2 bed+1 bath manufactured home. Ocean view, stove, fridge, micro incl. Very clean & tidy. Decks, landscape. Priced to sell. Best value on the coast. $179K. (310) 614- 9095

UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a

VIEW OF QUEEN’S NECKLACE. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, family room. Remodeled kitchen, new carpet. 1 year lease. $5,750/mo. Call Dave, (310) 497-2403 SPANISH CONDO, 2 BED+2 BATH. Unfurnished. Gorgeous courtyard bldg. Heart of the village. Fireplace, balcony, garage, storage. Large bright kitchen. One year lease. No pets. $3,950/mo. Call Tom, (310) 948-9898 PALISADES ALPHABET STREETS. 2 bedroom+1 bath. Additional detached bedroom/office. Short-term lease; 3 months only. $2,850/mo. Call (310) 398-3008 PALISADES INVITING 2 BED+2 bath w/ gorgeous canyon vus, hardwd. & slate floors. Lrg bedrooms w/ spacious closets. Located at the base of a fantastic trailhead. Heated comm pool w/ BBQ area. Great for active lifestyles. $3,500/mo. Susan, (310) 589-2477, Coldwell Banker. susanmonus@aol.com STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS from this 2-story 2 bed+2.5 bath country English cottage located in desirable Corral Canyon. $3,350/mo. Susan, (310) 589-2477. Coldwell Banker. susanmonus@aol.com

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b

OCEAN-VIEW CONDO. 1 bedroom+1 bath, chef’s kitchen, includes utilities and cleaning service. Edgewater Towers. $2,950/mo. Agent, Doreen, (310) 255-3458

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c

CARMEL in THE PALISADES. 2 bedroom, beautiful lot. Walk to village. $3,495/mo. Agent. Call Nancy, (310) 230-7305 SANTA MONICA CONDO. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 2nd Street, north of Wilshire. Hardwood floors. Security building. $2,750/mo. Call Susie, (310) 266-6033 PALISADES 1 BED, 1 BATH, upper, sunny, views, carpet, stove, refrigerator, laundry, covered parking with storage, NO pets, NON-smoker, 1 year lease. Quiet, clean, $1,220/mo. (310) 477-6767 GUEST QUARTERS. 2 BEDS, family room, no kitchen. Private entrance. All utilities paid, including TV/comp. Avail Nov. 1. Micro, refrig, toaster oven avail. $1,800/mo. Mary, (310) 454-9337 LUXURY CONDO. Sunny, unfurn 2 bed+2 bath, sunken living rm & master ste, dining room, breakfast nook/office, stove, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, lg balcony, sec access & parking. W/D in unit. Carpets, tile, central A/C & heating, ceiling fans, fireplace, Jacuzzi. Lg private storage, elevator, open-air courtyard/entrance, 18 units, non-smoker pref. Close to markets & park. 6-mo. min. lease. $2,700/mo. Call (310) 930-0030 LARGE 2 BED+2 BATH. New carpet, w/d, dishwasher, balcony, walk-in closet & patio. Fireplace and jacuzzi. Village close. Controlled-access bldg. Avail now. Call (310) 230-4110 SPACIOUS CONDO, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. 2 fireplaces, built-in appliances, A/C, patio with private Jacuzzi, W/D. Lease available. Immediate occupancy. $3,200/mo. Please call (310) 456-0047

ROOMS FOR RENT 3

ROOM with KITCHEN PRIVILEGES and small salary in exchange for some driving and light housework help by reliable female. Close in Pac Pal. Call (310) 459-3266

WANTED TO RENT 3b

GARAGE STORAGE SPACE wanted in the Palisades for a car. The owner lives on Chautauqua & drives it twice per month. Please call (818) 557-0135 SEEKING GUESTHOUSE/COTTAGE in the area. Works in local bookstore, teacher. Call Ed, (626) 806-6996

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5

UPSCALE BRENTWOOD HAIR salon for sale. 9 operators, 11 chairs. 60K. Evenings, (310) 459-3537, and cell, (310) 600-9582 I’M THE CEO of my life. Are You? Executive Pay Without Executive Stress! (800) 841-8702 FreedomMyWay.com

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

Never seem to be enough time or enough you? Call I NEED ANOTHER ME! We offer temporary project coordinating & assistance, both business & personal, relocation management, jobs big & small, too numerous to say here. When asked, “What all do you do?” I say, “What is it you need done?” Call for a free consultation: (310) 459-0418

MISCELLANEOUS 7j

MESSENGER SERVICE/AIR COURIERS. Santa Monica Express, Inc. Since 1984. Guaranteed On-Time! Trucking & Freight Forwarding. Air Courier Door-to-Door Anywhere in the USA. Direct, Non-Stop Service Anywhere in CA. Same-Day Court Filings. Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. (310) 458-6000. www.SMEXPRESS.com. PALISADIAN OWNED & MANAGED

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) 614-5065 or (310) 801-8309 TOTALLY KID’S ENRICHMENT Center now offers all-day care for children, 2 through 5 years old. Limited space. Call (310) 573-7073 EUROPEAN live-in AU PAIRS. US government approved and regulated. Cultural exchange. English speaking. Call Mrs. Fox, (310) 230-2646 CHILDCARE, DRIVING, TUTORING, cooking, other. Responsible gentleman w/ teaching background can help with range of duties. Please call (310) 218-6653 or (310) 459-2066

HOUSEKEEPERS 9a

“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.” We make your home our business. Star sparkling cleaning services. In the community over 15 years. The best in housekeeping for the best price. Good references. Call Bertha, (323) 754-6873 & cell (213) 393-1419 EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL full-time. Mon-Fri. I have good references, own transportation & speak English. Call Blanca anytime, (323) 299-1491 or cell (213) 215-7035 P/T HOUSEKEEPER. Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. I have car, can drive, have Palisades references. Call Carol, (323) 299-1797 FULL-TIME LIVE-OUT, housekeeper or babysitter. Good experience and references. Light English. Call Patricia, (310) 398-2831 F/T HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday through Friday. I speak English well, have good experience, transportation and references. Please call Adelina, (323) 737-7158 or (323) 527-4538 LIVE-IN/LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER. I am available Monday thru Friday, speaks some English. I am very experienced, am pleasant, neat and have references. Please call Gloria, (323) 571-8299 F/T HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL. Monday to Friday. I have my own transportation, have good experience, references & speak English. Please call Camila at hm: (310) 204-1246 or cell (310) 621-4097 F/T HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Monday to Friday. I speak English well, have my own car and references. Call Veberlyn anytime, (213) 453-7210

ELDER 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 HOUSEKEEPER/CAREGIVER/COMPANION required for elderly gentleman. Assistance with errands & day-to-day chores. Good driving record necessary. Must be kind, intelligent & fluent in English. F/T position. Mon-Fri., 11-7. (310) 633-3504

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 MARTINEZ GARDEN SERVICES. Landscape, tree-trimming, sprinkler systems, planting, yard clean-up. Good workers. 19 yrs experience. Call Fortino, cell: (323) 397-6255, or hm: (323) 935-0841 FULL SERVICE YARD & sprinkler systems. 15 years of experience. References available. Call Javier anytime, cell: (310) 634-5059 or pager: (310) 495-0533

MOVING & HAULING 11b

HONEST MAN SERVICES. 14″ van & dollies. Small jobs to 2 bedrooms. Hauls it all. California/Nevada. Over 12 years. Westside experience. (310) 285-8688

WINDOW WASHING 13h

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

MISCELLANEOUS 13i

REFRIDG-A-CARE. Pull out vacuum dust from behind & under refrigerator. Runs more efficiently, cooler, less energy consumption. Less wear & tear on your refrigeration cooling system. Owen Cruickshank, (310) 459-5485 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) 459-9000

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.

FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a

NORDIC WALKING. Nordic Walking burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking and is excellent for weight loss. Perfect for all ages. Makes a great gift and get the 1st instructional DVD in the U.S. for only $29.50! Personal Training walking classes and Nordic walking poles avail. Check at www.nordicwalkingonline.com or call (310) 573-9000

SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d

SAXOPHONE LESSONS. IMPROVISATION, MUSIC THEORY by professional. Please call (310) 230-0559 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 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 THE WRITING COACH: Summertime Application Prep Intensives for next year’s graduating high school/middle school students. Private school application essays. College application essays. SAT/ISEE ESSAYS. 5 individual sessions (flexible scheduling/ your home). Extensive experience, success stories, acceptances. MA, Johns Hopkins; former LA private school teacher and Hopkins CTY instructor; writer/ consultant. Outstanding Palisades/Malibu references. (310) 528-6437 SCIENCE & MATH-Get A Head Start! B.S. Biochemistry, SUNY Stony Brook, M.A. Columbia University, Teacher’s College. Certified New York (Westchester) public school teacher, now teaching in LA! Prefer students 7th grade to college. I live in Brentwood, but prefer to tutor at your home. Practice tests available! SAT II subject test coaching! Academic progress monitoring & notebook organization! Alex Van Name, (310) 442-1093 (hm) or (914) 837-0569 (cell) 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 STANFORD-EDUCATED TUTOR. Physics and Calculus (incl. AP), Precalc, Geometry, Algebra, SAT (all sections). Engineering degree. Experience making abstract concepts tangible. Young (-ish) and personable. In-home convenience. References. Chris, (323) 309-6687 SPANISH TEACHER, CERTIFIED TUTOR. 15 years experience. Conversational & writing skills, all levels. Local refs. Palisades resident. Affordable rates. Call Marietta, (310) 459-8180 PHYSICS & MATH. Experienced UCLA Teaching Fellow, MIT degree, tutors all levels of physics and math as well as AP, SAT I & II and GRE. If interested, contact Dimov, (310) 980-8173 TUTOR TO YOU. Improve your skills in English! Former Pali High English teacher specializing in reading, writing, study skills, 10 years in the classroom (elementary through high-school). M.S., Ed/B.A., English. California credentials in regular and special education. Speech and language services for children with hearing loss. I drive to you! Call Shea Thompson, (310) 446-6190 HIGH-SCHOOL students needed as p/t TUTORS for Palisades 9th grader. Proficient in most subjects. Energetic, well-organized and available 2 afternoons per wk. $10-15/hr. E-mail PacPalTutors@aol.com, describing strengths, any prior experience, availability and refs. LA TUTORING. Private tutors, all subjects & grade levels. TOEFL, AP, SAT, college placement. For free consultation: (818) 203-6814, (310) 663-2441 or go to www.latutoring.com. (Want to be a tutor? Contact us) 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

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 EMR – MASONRY & CONCRETE – (310) 456-0534 – Specializing in Fine Masonry work – Custom Stone, Concrete & Brickwork – Hand-built Fireplaces/tilework – Local References/20 years Experience – CA. State Lic.#451844/Bonded & Insured – Call Eric, cell: (310) 486-1103

CONSTRUCTION 16d

PARADISE CONSTRUCTION Building Contractor – All Trades – Lic. #808600. Call (310) 383-1659 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 HOWESWORKS, General Contractor. Improve – Build – Install – Repair. Professional Reliable Service. Happiness Guaranteed. Lic. #858904. Daniel Howe, (310) 877-5577

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. All Phases and General Repairs. 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 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 WILSON HARDWOOD FLOORS. Complete installation, refinish and re-coat. Fully insured. License #380380. Ask for Kevin Wilson, (310) 478-7988

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 PETERPAN – Quality Home Repair -Serving Entire Westside. (Not lic.) Ask for Peter, (310) 663-3633 THE HANDY GUY. Any job, big or small. Over 15 years experience. Lic. #B-858574. Call (310) 216-9034

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16o

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

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 MASTERPIECE PAINTING & DECOR – Stenciling/Faux/Plaster effects – License #543487 MFA ’84 – Bill Lundby, (310) 459-7362 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

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

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 JLK PLUMBING. Re-pipe and sewer specialist & all plumbing repairs. Mention this ad & receive 10% off. Lic. #722414. Call (310) 678-6634

ROOFING 16v

WE SEAL LEAKS. “Don’t wait for the rains.” Roofing, gutters, windows, carpentry, painting, slope retention, drainage systems, drywall, plaster, concrete, Carmel-style waterfalls. Call (310) 457-4652

HELP WANTED 17

ADMIN/PR. Really great position in Pacific Palisades. Will train, develop and reward. Excellent typing skills a plus. Call (310) 454-0317 P/T FRONT OFFICE in local dermatology office. Excellent people skills. Experience helpful, but we will train qualified person. Trustworthy & dependable. Excellent local references. Fax resume to (310) 454-5027 P/T WOMEN’S RETAIL SALES in Santa Monica. Weathervane, an upscale women’s specialty store, is looking for an energetic, motivated, professional sales associate to work 3-4 days/wk. E-mail resume to weathervaneii@aol.com or fax (310) 393-2077 F/T LEGAL SECRETARY needed Monday through Thursday. Office located in Pacific Palisades. Call (310) 454-1388, or fax resume, (310) 459-9720 P/T CHILD-CARE NEEDED for 10 year old boy & 6 year old girl. Flexible hours. Must have and drive own car. Please call Rebecca, (310) 454-7490 GERMAN TUTOR WANTED to tutor college student for 1 or 2 hrs per wk in Palisades or Santa Monica in intermediate German in preparation to study abroad. References required. Speak to Diane, (213) 974-1868 or leave a voice-mail message. NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER for Brentwood family NEEDED. 12 p.m.-6:30 p.m. M-F (mornings free); boy & girl twins, age 11 (girl has Down Syndrome); drive to activities; general cleaning/laundry; typically $325 plus $40 car expense; paid time off, starting year 2. Call Cheryl, (310) 780-8115 AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY needed for 2 boys. Mon-Fri, 3-6 p.m. Pick-up from school, oversee homework & drive to sports practices. Must speak fluent English, have own car. Exlnt refs. Call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 TRUSTWORTHY, SMART HOUSEKEEPER needed. Mon, Wed, Fri. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $12/hr. Must be efficient, have own car and speak English. Please call Tami, (310) 907-6359 F/T ADMIN ASSISTANT needed for fast-paced Santa Monica office. Entry-level. Be a self-starter, highly organized, a fast learner, good phone & computer skills and have the ability to multi-task. E-mail resumes with references to bellefemme@earthlink.net or fax (310) 394-8863 HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. EITHER Thursday or Friday. Local references, good English and own transportation. Non-smoking. Call (310) 573-7656, leave message Seeking LIVE-IN WEEKEND NANNY for infant childcare. Friday through Sunday. Light housekeeping. Must speak English and have excellent refs. Call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 P/T HEALTH OFFICE assistant. $10/hr. Early bird, mature, organized; will train. Business & health mgt interest. Serious applicants only. Good refs required. E-mail cover letter/resume: drruthz@verizon.net

AUTOS 18b

CASH FOR YOUR CARS. Foreign or domestic. Running or not. We come to you. We handle all paperwork. Friendly, professional buyer. Please call (310) 995-5898 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. 100K miles. New brakes, new tires, new battery. $5,000 obo. Call (310) 457-3393 ’95 CAD NORTHSTAR. 50K miles. In estate sale, below, FRI-SAT. Oct. 7-8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1124 Napoli. 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA LE. $12,750 19K miles. Automatic, A/C, AM/FM/CD. Lojac, immac interior, exterior. Under mfg warranty, pre-paid to 40K miles. Call (310) 454-7173

GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d

FRI. & SAT., OCTOBER 7-8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1274 Capri Drive. Furniture, clothes, sports equip., baseball cards, kitchen, electronics, miscellaneous. PALISADES GARAGE SALE. 16835 Livorno Drive. SAT. Oct. 8, 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. SAT. OCT. 8th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 572 Muskingum Avenue (S. of Sunset). Clothes, children’s items, classical albums, furn., collectibles, etc. PALI ESTATE SALE. Furn/furnishings/wicker sofa-table-chairs/bar stools/mahogany dressers/mirrors/tables/knick-knacks/chairs/lamps/wash-dryer/kitch stuff/patio furn/TV/CD/VCR/books/art prints/linens/plants. 1124 Napoli (S. of Sunset) FRI.-SAT. October 7-8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS 18g

ELECTRIC Golf KADDY KART. Excellent condition with two batteries & remote charger. Orig cost $1,200. Will sell for $700. Call Zimmerman, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (310) 454-9453 Plan Hold MASTER COMMERCIAL TABLE. Used for drafting, painting. 60″ long x 39″ wide x 30″ high. In good condition. $90. (310) 454-5528 KITCHEN-AID Fridge/Freezer. Side by side. Water/ ice on the door. ONLY 2 years old. A bargain! $900. Call (310) 454-7173

WANTED TO BUY 19

WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, ’50s, ’60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 306-7746 – profeti2001@yahoo.com LOOKING for BMW 325i (mid-1990’s) with low mileage. Call (310) 428-9339

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