Getty Buys Site on Sunset at Los Liones
The fate of the two-acre site on the corner of Los Liones Drive and Sunset was known last week when the Getty Trust closed escrow on the parcel located at 17311-17315 Sunset. The site, which had been on the market for a year for an asking price of $9 million, is currently home to The Outdoor Room and Color Design Art and the parking lot. Located just two blocks from the ocean and described as ‘a beautiful flat parcel in front with a rear slope,’ the parcel is zoned to allow the development of 62,000 square feet of commercial and/or office space, but found no buyers. Last fall, a proposal to build 64 condominiums fell out of escrow when the developer, Bob Bisno, chairman of TransAction Companies Ltd., decided it was too small a project for the risk involved. The risk he was referring to involved potential delays in consideration of the height variance required and possible traffic mitigation measures, including a traffic light at Los Liones. For sometime, Castellammare residents have asked for traffic mitigation at the corner, which currently has no light and have requested that a traffic study be done. Commuter traffic along Sunset often results in traffic backing up from the signal at Sunset and PCH, beyond the Castellammare light. According to Community Council representative Norma Spak, who serves as the council’s liaison with the Getty oversight committee, the Getty purchased the property with the intention of using the former Color Design Art building as office and storage space. In addition, the Getty said that they had no intention of doing anything with the nursery, which has a lease through July 2007, assuming the nursery would want to continue. Color Design Art, an interior design and merchandising firm for homes, which occupied part of the site since 1984, relocated to larger quarters in Culver City early this year. The Getty, which closed the Villa in Castellammare in 1997 for renovations, announced this winter its plans to reopen the facility in January 2006. The Villa, a replica of a Roman imperial country house, will exhibit the museum’s collection of Greek and Roman antiquities.
Residents Angered by Cell Tower Loophole
When Mt. Holyoke resident Andy Dintenfass peered out of his window last week, he looked no farther than the telephone pole in front of his house, which according to him was being saddled with four 5-ft. Cingular cellular antennas ‘at eye level.’ ‘The installation starts at eye level on the pole with various transporters, fuse and electrical and equipment boxes, and works its way to three vertical antennas hung on an outrigger high on the pole over the street,’ Dintenfass told the Palisadian-Post. The equipment was installed on an existing telephone pole without the necessity of a public meeting because of what Dintenfass characterized as ‘a loophole for cellular companies.’ In a Joint Point Agreement, cellular companies can piggyback onto an existing telephone pole in an administrative procedure that provides no regulatory restraints. According to the L. A. Department of Water and Power, the JPA is just an operating agreement between utilities, said Community Council Chairman Norm Kulla, whose appointed council subcommittee has been studying the issue for 18 months. ‘Any signatory can use any other signatory’s poles,’ Kulla explained. ‘More importantly, though, companies are not required to adhere to the City’s Above Ground Facilities (AGF) ordinance, enacted in January 2003. All notice requirements, public input provisions and aesthetic restraints of the AGF ordinance are not applicable to any signatory to the JPA.’ When Dintenfass questioned the chief engineer from Bechtel, the contractor for the installation of the equipment, he empathized, but said ‘they’ve got this loophole.’ When Dintenfass talked to the AT& T Cingular manager, he responded by pointing out that ‘it’s not savory, but it’s not illegal.’ While Dintenfass and his neighbors value and support the need for improved communication via cell phone coverage in the bluffs area, they worry that the construction ‘sets a precedent for our neighborhoods to place future installations without regard to aesthetics. He and his neighbors on Mt. Holyoke, including Karen Dawn, Jim Holcomb and Tom and Roz Nieman, have enlisted the help of Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski and the Palisades Community Council. ‘We know that Cingular and Bechtel have the resources to find a solution that will not have everlasting effects on our street and potentially on any street they deem to be an appropriate cell site,’ the neighbors stated in a letter to the Palisadian-Post. ‘This construction sets a precedent for our neighborhoods and we call on you, our friends and neighbors, to support us in our determined effort to have this facility removed and any future installations placed in a more suitable spot, away from homes.’ In his plea before the council last Thursday, Dintenfass stressed once again, ‘It is large and ugly, an aesthetic and emotional encroachment.’ Kulla registered the Council’s support by agreeing to draft a letter to Cingular, urging the company to relocate the equipment and any future pole-mounted facilities away from homes.
Canyon Service Station Gains Monument Status
Canyon Service Station in Santa Monica Canyon gained historic-cultural monument status yesterday after the Los Angeles City Council voted to preserve it as a local landmark. This designation recognizes the structure as important to the history of the City, state or nation, and requires Cultural Heritage Commission review for proposed exterior and interior alterations. It also prevents the demolition of the station for one year. “The City Council approved the landmarking by a unanimous vote,” said George Wolfberg, president of the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association. The SMCCA, which represents neighbors and residents, has been tirelessly pursuing the preservation of the 80-year-old station since learning that the property was going to be sold last November. At that time, owner Monica Queen closed the station, which sits on a small portion of the 17,000-sq.-ft. lot on Entrada Drive. Queen is a descendant of the Marquez family, the original holders of the Rancho Boca de Santa Monica land grant. The SMCCA, fearing that there would be nothing to stop the new owner from demolishing the station, appealed to the L.A. Cultural Heritage Commission to designate Canyon Service as a historic-cultural monument. With approval from the Commission, the proposal then went to the City Council’s Planning and Land-Use Management Committee, which voted last week to preserve the station as a landmark. Wolfberg said that he assumed that there would be a positive outcome since Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski was supporting it. The designation has also been backed by the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, the Palisades Community Council, the Society for Commercial Archeology and the Route 66 Association. In a strange and complicated twist, Queen officially closed escrow just two days before the PLUM Committee’s vote. The new owner, Santa Monica Canyon resident Chris Hoffmann, purchased the property for $2.1 million. “I just hope that he will be a person the advocates can have a fruitful discussion with,” Wolfberg said, emphasizing that the community goal is to save the station. “We’re assuming he’s not a developer.” Local homeowners and businessmen such as realtor Mike Deasy, who is also on the SMCCA board, had expressed interest in buying the station to preserve it on site if Hoffmann had not proceeded with the sale. They considered a joint venture between Brian Clark, who operated the station from 1995 to 2004, and neighbors/investors. “The councilwoman was pleased that the [Queen] family was able to reach a sale with the designation in place,” Kevin Keller, chief planning deputy for Councilwoman Miscikowski, told the Palisadian-Post. “I think everyone’s indicated a real willingness to work together and move forward from this step.” Wolfberg said that the SMCCA is soliciting ideas from anyone who might have input about the future of Canyon Service Station. Contact: www.smcca.org.
Pali Burners Stay Hot in Lancaster Tourney
The Burners, a local boys 10-and-under AYSO all-star team, entered last weekend”’s Quartz Hill Shootout on a hot streak, having won 12 straight games and three straight tournaments. And although the win streak came to an end, the Burners emerged as champions again with a 5-2 victory over Granada Hills in the finals”’the same team that had beated the Burners 4-1 in pool play. The Burners regrouped to shut out Culver City, 6-0, and Fontana, 7-0, to advance to the finals. As a result of their four straight tournament victories, the Burners were invited to march on the field at the Home Depot Center in Carson during the ”’Parade of Champions”’ festivities prior to Saturday”’s L.A. Galaxy game. Having won consecutive tournaments in Culver City, Riverside, Santa Clarita and now Quartz Hill, the Burners”’ record stands at 37-4-1. They are coached by Ron Dorfman and Peter Gilhuly.
Shock Reaches Semis at Upland
The Pali Shock, a local girls U-10 AYSO all-star team, reached the finals of the Pasadena Tournament two weeks ago and made the semifinals of the Upland Tournament last week. Braving 90-degree heat, the Shock went undefeated in pool play in Pasadena, beating North Hills, 1-0, on a goal by midfielder Molly Kornfiend. Next was a 3-0 victory over Victorville, with Natalie Gigg and Kornfiend netting the goals. Last was a 0-0 tie against Culver City which landed the Shock in the semifinals. In the semifinals, the Shock beat San Pedro, with Grady Gitlin tallying the game-winner and Brittany Butler, Lauren Pfahler, Maddy Meek, Grace Gregory, Emily McEvoy providing great defense in front of goalie Lexi Mohr. In the finals, the Shock faced Culver City in a rematch and lost 2-0 to take home the silver medal. Last weekend, the Shock got goals from Mohr, McEvoy, Christine Sasaki, Isabella Bertagna and Rebecca Wagman and solid goaltending by Ellen Ray to sweep through pool play undefeated. The Shock advanced to the semifinals and trailed 3-1 in the fourth quarter before Kornfiend netted three goals to force overtime, where the Shock eventually lost but still returned home with medals. The Pali Shock, a local girls U-10 AYSO all-star team, reached the finals of the Pasadena Tournament two weeks ago and made the semifinals of the Upland Tournament last week. Braving 90-degree heat, the Shock went undefeated in pool play in Pasadena, beating North Hills, 1-0, on a goal by midfielder Molly Kornfiend. Next was a 3-0 victory over Victorville, with Natalie Gigg and Kornfiend netting the goals. Last was a 0-0 tie against Culver City which landed the Shock in the semifinals. In the semifinals, the Shock beat San Pedro, with Grady Gitlin tallying the game-winner and Brittany Butler, Lauren Pfahler, Maddy Meek, Grace Gregory, Emily McEvoy providing great defense in front of goalie Lexi Mohr. In the finals, the Shock faced Culver City in a rematch and lost 2-0 to take home the silver medal. Last weekend, the Shock got goals from Mohr, McEvoy, Christine Sasaki, Isabella Bertagna and Rebecca Wagman and solid goaltending by Ellen Ray to sweep through pool play undefeated. The Shock advanced to the semifinals and trailed 3-1 in the fourth quarter before Kornfiend netted three goals to force overtime, where the Shock eventually lost but still returned home with medals.
Youth Triathlon Set for July 4
Kids ages 7-15 are invited to compete in the third annual Palisades Youth Triathlon on July 4. To prepare participants for the triathlon, voluntary clinics will be offered leading up to race day. Co-sponsored by the Palisades-Malibu YMCA and the non-profit USA Youth Triathlon, the event consists of a three-mile bike ride, a 1.1-mile run from the Pacific Palisades Library to the YMCA Pool in Temescal Canyon, and ends with a 150-yard swim. The race begins at 10 a.m. on July 4 in front of the library. Beginning one month before the event, training sessions will be offered by top triathlon coaches every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Temescal Canyon pool. Participants will learn about performance techniques, improve their conditioning and stamina in all three sports, and prepare for the race. For more information, contact Deborah Hafford, USA Youth Triathlon (info@usayt.com) or Jim Kirtley at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA (454-5591). Registration is at www.usayt.com.
CLASSIFIED ADS FROM THE MAY 26, 2005 ISSUE OF THE PALISADIAN-POST
HOMES FOR SALE 1
MAGNIFICENT 180′ VIEWS. Palos Verdes to Malibu. 2 bed+2 lge baths. 1,824 sq ft. Triple & 1/2 mfg. home in Tahitian Terrace. No age limit “family park,” as of May 05. Exceptional schools! Largest space in park, huge deck, pond w/ 10′ waterfall, 25′ palms. New carpet, freshly painted, vaulted ceilings, lge walk-ins. 2 car carport + extra pkg space. Must See! $615,000. Owner. Call (972) 771-4657 PAC PAL. STUNNING ocean, mtn views. This stunning 1,200 sq. foot 2 BD, 2 BA remodeled manuf home in Tahitian Terrace offers the beach seeking buyer a quiet, private oasis across from Will Rogers State Beach. Rent control. Pets ok. $469K. SC Realty, Franklin, (818) 346-6601. Lic.# 01039561 SEAL BEACH, LEISURE WORLD. 2 bd, 2 bath. Corner unit. Covered patio. Nicest location. $299K. Call (562) 431-3395 or (310) 454-5157UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
VIEW OF QUEEN’S NECKLACE. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, family room. Remodeled kitchen, new carpet. 1 year lease. Available April 1st. $5,950/mo. Call Patsy, (818) 703-7241. FABULOUS COUNTRY TRADITIONAL near bluffs. 2 bed, 1 bath, large. Big sunny office, hardwood floors, formal dining room, huge living room. Redone kitchen. 2-car garage. Private backyard. Perfect. Principals only. Available. $4,500/mo. (310) 571-1368FURNISHED APARTMENTS 2b
GREAT 4 IN-LAWS. Sr citizen summer lease. Bright, sparking, clean with new furniture. 1 bed, 1 bath condo. Available June thru Oct ’05. $1,600/mo, incl utils. Broker. (310) 456-8700 ELEGANT, SPACIOUS 1+1 CONDO. Spectacular views: beach opposite, mountains. Guarded 9.5 acres; resort lifestyle. $3,500/mo., incl utils, fees Photos & details at www.csbcondo.com. Lease term negot. (530) 219-5467UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
PALISADES ON THE BLUFFS. 2 bd, 2 ba w/ unobstructed ocean views! Lush gardens, large yard, heated pool. $3,500/mo., utils included. No cats/dogs. 1 year lease. Call for details: (310) 454-1042 CARMEL in THE PALISADES. 2 bedroom, beautiful lot. Walk to village. $3,495/mo. Agent. Call Nancy, (310) 230-7305 CHARMING Pac Pal EUROPEAN GUEST cottage with great ocean view. Small, ideal for one. Lovely location. Totally separate residence with private entrance & large, tended walled garden. Hardwood flrs, new paint, W/D, dishwasher, tiled patio, garage. $2,500/mo. (310) 454-5656 LUXURY PAC PAL TOWNHOUSE for lease. 3 bed, 2.5 bath. Over 1,900 sq ft. Recently remodeled. Like new. Comm pool, spa, tennis courts & exercise room. 2-car garage. Avail 7/15. $4,200/mo. (310) 230-8222 $2,200/mo. 1 BED, 1 BATH. (1,200 sq ft.) in unique Medit triplex near bluffs. Picture window, hardwood flrs, built-in shelves & spacious tiled kitchen, tiled bath, fireplace, laundry, garden. 1 yr lease. No pets. N/S. (310) 829-6931 $3,300/mo. 2 BED, 1 BA, spacious & tiled. Kitchen, bonus room (1,800 sq ft). Entire upper coverage of Medit triplex near bluffs (feels like tree-house). Fireplace, hardwood flrs, ceiling fans, balconies, shutters, laundry, garden. 1 yr lease. No pets. N/S. (310) 829-6931 SPACIOUS, NEWLY RENOVATED 2,400 sf single-level condo. 2 bd/den+2.5 ba+new kitchen. 2-car park. Small lux bldg, close to village. Exceptional value. $3,500/mo. 1 yr lease. Agent Nancy, (310) 230-2480 LIKE-NEW, 3 BED, 2.5 BA or 2 bd+den. Patio w/ BBQ, balcony, view, hardwd flr, new kitchen. Huge storage. Steam shower, jacuzzi, tennis, pool, spa, gym. $4,300/mo. Long-term lease. (310) 454-9337 2 BD, 1 BA, WALK to village. 851 Haverford. New kitchen, clean, hardwood floors, French doors, w/d, alarm, parking. Yard, pets ok. Avail now. $2,650/mo. Call (310) 454-4599 SUNSET in THE VILLAGE. Spacious 1 bed, 1 bath penthouse. Newly renovated, large rooftop patio, walk-in closets, gated parking, security bldg, laundry. $2,400/mo. 1 year lease. (310) 454-7743 SUNSET in THE VILLAGE. Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath penthouse. Newly renovated, large rooftop patio, walk-in closets, gated parking, security bldg, laundry. $2,800/mo. 1 year lease. (310) 454-7743 SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING, garden setting guesthouse. Situated behind gated drive. Light, bright, windows everywhere. Wood floors, 2 lge rooms, walk-in closets. Wood paneled. Fridge & dishwasher, new W/D. Major storage. Female, N/S. $1,850/mo. (310) 230-8661ROOMS FOR RENT 3
LOVELY FURNISHED ROOM & bath with mini-kitchen opens to garden w/ separate entry. Quiet, single, female, mature person or student. N/S. $750/mo. Refs req. Avail 7/1/05. (310) 459-5261WANTED 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 PROFESSIONAL FAMILY LOOKING for upscale long-term (2 or more years) lease or lease/option rental in Pac Palisades/Malibu. Need min. 3 bed, 2.5 baths. Move-in July or August. Please contact Rick or Janice Rosner, (203) 544-8991. Email rgr@the riverbankgroup.com MATURE, Quiet UCLA DOCTORATE student seeks rental near public transportation. Excellent references. Reliable. Can exchange work, running errands for reduced rent. Carlie, (310) 696-1715OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
2 OFFICE SPACES AVAILABLE in professional bldg in Palisades village. 750 square feet. Call Ness, (310) 230-6712, ext.105VACATION 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 SEEKING PALISADES HOME or apt to swap for renovated, furn Manhattan 2 bedrm upper Westside apt in doorman building. July flexible. Weekly OK. Call former Palisadian, (212) 662-3111COMPUTER 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 MyMacGuy.NET. “Taking You To The Next Mac Level.” (Local resident for 16 years). Solutions/Tutoring (310) 459-7544GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f
PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? a moving sale? a yard sale? a rummage sale? an estate sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish. – BARBARA DAWSON – Garage Sale Specialist – (310) 454-0359 – Furniture – Antiques – Collectibles – Junque – Reliable professionals Local ReferencesNANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
F/T BABYSITTER or HOUSEKEEPER, live-in. Has over 2 years experience and own transportation. Please call Vanessa or Morena, (323) 692-0827 SEEKING p/t or f/t live-out BABYSITTER or HOUSEKEEPER position. I am honest, pleasant, responsible and speak English well. Please call Marcela, (310) 936-7133 SEEKING LIVE-IN nanny/housekeeper for Palisades family. Must speak English with excellent references. Please call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 F/T LIVE-OUT BABYSITTER. Over 14 years experience and I have my own transportation. Speaks English. Local refs. Please call Marta, (323) 777-4136 FULL-TIME BABYSITTER available Monday to Friday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 19 year-old University of Michigan student. Lauren, (310) 717-1794 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 a full-time/pt, L-in or L-out help, we can help you. Call Sunshine Nannies, (310) 614-5065 or (310) 801-8309HOUSEKEEPERS 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 P/T HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL. Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. Has own transportation. Experienced, references, good English and is pleasant. Please call Carol, (323) 299-1797 EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL. Own car, speaks perfect English. Responsible and reliable. I have good references. Please call Rose, (310) 779-8643 SEEKING P/T HOUSEKEEPER 2 days, Wednesday and Friday. Must be organized, reliable, efficient and pleasant. Must speak English well and have car available for errands. Call Nicole, (310) 573-0350 OUR WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER is available full-time Mon.-Fri. Extremely reliable and pleasant. Has own car, speaks English; same family for 5 yrs. Please call Lisa, (213) 680-7939 F/T HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL Monday-Friday. I have a car and I am honest and speak English well. Please call (323) 627-1834; cell or (562) 869-8993 “HOUSEKEEPER SOLUTION.” Just call Jorge’s cleaning services. Ladies with 4 years of experience cleaning houses, apts. Honest work. References if necessary. Let me know weekly or monthly. For appointment, call (310) 559-6426 or cell (310) 430-1540 HOUSECLEANING; PROVIDES a QUALITY cleaning program for your home, office or business at competitive rates. Reliable & honest. Excel references. Own trans. Please call (213) 300-8805ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
WOMAN NEEDED to HELP a partially handicapped lady with her daily exercises & housework, 5 days per week for a FAMILY of TWO. Prefer you to live-in. Must be able to drive OUR car. No children or pets. Malibu area. Salary is open. Call (310) 457-3393 COMPASSIONATE & RESPONSIBLE LICENSED nurse. Extensive experience includes rehab, geriatric, hospice, psyche and post-surg. care, as well as high-profile clients who require confidentiality. Refs available. Call (323) 691-4707 or (323) 734-2520GARDENING, 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 ERIC LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE. We’ll make your garden dreams come true. Over 15 yrs local experience. References. Call Eric at (310) 396-8218 BUDGET SPRINKLERS & LANDSCAPING – INSTALLATIONS – REPAIRS – UPGRADING & SOD – YARD CLEAN-UPS – FREE ESTIMATES/CASH DISCOUNTS. Lic. #768354 – (310) 398- 8512 GARCIA GARDENING SERVICES. Landscaping, maintenance, planting, sprinkler systems and clean-ups. Call Efren, (818) 881-8523, or cell, (310) 733-7414MOVING & HAULING 11b
HONEST MAN SERVICES. 14″ van & dollies. Small jobs to 2 bedrooms. Hauls it all. California/Nevada. Over 12 years. Westside experience. (310) 285-8688HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE 12a
MOBILE MANICURING SERVICE. For the best manicures and pedicures. Call Cyndi, (310) 213-7223MASSAGE THERAPY 12b
AWARD-WINNING MASSAGE by Natalie. www.massagebynatalie.faithweb.com. Ask about free massage offer. Call (310) 993-8899WINDOW WASHING 13h
NO STREAK WINDOW cleaning service. Fast and friendly. Quality service you can count on. Free estimates. Lic. #122194-49. Please call (323) 632-7207MISCELLANEOUS 13i
PRESSURE WASHING. Driveways, patios, walk-ways, garages, dirt, oil, rust, paint and moss removal. Concrete, brick, natural stone. Clear and colored-stain sealers. Large/small jobs. Craig, (310) 459-9000 LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT firm w/ references will handle all rental & maintenance for your home or apartment. Competitive rates. Fees available upon request. (310) 230-9479 or (760) 318-8345PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g
BE HAPPY TO COME HOME! Trusted house/pet care in & around Palisades since 1986. Educated responsible. (310) 454-8081 K-90272 MOBILE PET SERVICES. Grooming, customized to your pet’s lifestyle. Vehicle equipped w/warm water. Additional services: Pet sitting. Dog walking. Training. Transportation. Rebecca, (310) 238-2339 PET HEAVEN – TOTAL PET CARE – Training. Walking. Play groups. Does your dog need manners? Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog. POODLES TO BREED. Stunning, standard males. These boys are beautiful and of superb AKC lineage. Contact (310) 576-3265 HAPPY PET – FEEDING – EXERCISING – SITTING. In-home care or park outings. Connie, (310) 230-3829MISCELLANEOUS 14i
NEED a RIDE in TOWN? I’m available for errands, hair & MD appts & grocery shopping. Friendly, reliable and safe, w/ local references. Call Catherine, (310) 927-7212FITNESS 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 FITNESS FOR WOMEN. ZIMMERMAN FITNESS FOR WOMEN specializes in weight loss and body shaping. Our private studio near the village offers professional & individual services, using the finest equipment and products. This specific one-on-one training is safe, natural, efficient and exclusively for women. Appointment only. Local references. Call us for a free consultation: (310) 573-9000. www.zfit.comSCHOOLS, INSTRUCTION 15d
SWIM LESSONS. Children. Mommy & Me. Adults. Over 14 years experience. Red-Cross certified. Private & semi-private lessons at your home. Call Brian, (310) 505-9231 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS. Certified swim instructor w/ 16 years experience. Local refs. available. I can come to your home. Introductory lessons are 75% off. Call (626) 797-2777TUTORS 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 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 SPANISH TUTOR, CERTIFIED teacher. Palisades resident. Over 14 years experience. All levels. Local references. Affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180 THE WRITING COACH: Student essays/homework/ reports/research papers (all subjects). Focus on structure, technique, style, vocabulary, content, analysis. Improves skills, confidence and scores. Also, college/private school application essays, counseling, prep. SAT/ISEE essays. Extensive experience, success stories. MA, Johns Hopkins; former LA private school teacher and Hopkins CTY instructor; writer/consultant. Outstanding Palisades/Malibu references. (310) 528-6437CABINET MAKING 16
CUSTOM CARPENTRY – Entertainment Units – Cabinets – Libraries – Bars – Wall Units – Custom Kitchens – Remodeling – Designed to your Specifications – Free Estimates – CA Lic. #564263 – (310) 823-8523 CUSTOM WOODWORK AND CABINETS. Craftsmanship quality, 20 years experience, local resident. Local references available. General Contractor Calif. License #402923. Ron Dillaway, (310) 455-4462. rondillaway@yahoo.comCONCRETE, MASONRY 16c
MASONRY & CONCRETE CONTRACTOR. 30 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 ALAN PINE GENERAL Contractors. Remodeling, additions, kitchens, baths. Local resident. California License #469435. Call Alan, (800) 800-0744CONSTRUCTION 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 – 1 (877) 360-6470 Toll-Free. Local References Avail. Lic. #375858ELECTRICAL 16h
PALISADES ELECTRIC, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437. Insured. Professional Service ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. All Phases and General Repairs. Local Service Only (Not lic.). Please Call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286FENCES 16j
THE FENCE MAN. 14 years quality workmanship. Wood fences – Decks – Gates – Chainlink & overhang. Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996FLOOR CARE 16l
GREG GARBER’S HARDWOOD FLOORS SINCE 1979. Install, refinish. Fully insured. Local references. (310) 230-4597. Lic. #455608 CENTURY HARDWOOD FLOOR. Refinishing, Installation, Repairs. Lic. #813778. www.centurycustomhardwoodfloorinc.com. centuryfloor@sbcglobal.net – (800) 608-6007 – (310) 276-6407 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) 478-7988HANDYMAN 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 HANDYMAN, Comprehensive Home Repair – Improve – Build – Install – Repair – Professional Reliable Service – Happiness Guaranteed. (not lic.) – Daniel Howe, cell (310) 877-5577 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. Free estimates. Lic. #B-858574. Call (310) 216-9034HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16o
SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16q
PAUL HORST – Interior & Exterior – PAINTING – 51 YEARS OF SERVICE – Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 – (310) 454-4630 – Bonded & Insured TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Ref’s. Lic. #715099 MASTERPIECE PAINTING & DECOR – Specializing in Faux Finishes – Stenciling & Plaster Effects – Interior/Exterior – Free Estimate – Lic. #543487. Bill Lundby, MFA in Palisades, (310) 459-7362 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. SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.comPLUMBING 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) 827-4040REMODELING 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. #769443HELP WANTED 17
DRIVERS: GREAT HOME time. Pay and benefits! Regional drivers make up to $55,000/yr. Team drivers make up to $150,000/yr. Werner Enterprises. Ph: (800) 346-2818, ext. 561 OFFICE ASSISTANT. Busy chiropractic office needs p/t assistant must be friendly, professional & precise. Start $11/hr. Mon, Wed, 1-7:30 p.m. Fax resume, attn: Crystal, (310) 459-7804 WEEKLY CAREGIVER NEEDED for older woman. Monday through Friday. Hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Good food preparation is important. Please call (310) 454-9467 SEEKING P/T HOUSEKEEPER. Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Must have excellent local references, valid Calif driver’s license and insurance. Some driving & errand-running is involved. Must be legally able to work in the US; a background and DMV check may be done. Position starts in early June & pay commensurate with experience. Please call Michelle at (310) 927-1128 to set up an interview. SCHOOL BUS DRIVER to & from school, Sept.-June. Route is Topanga to & from Westside. Must have Class B license, with P endorsement, 2 years experience, DMV printout and your school bus cert. Call Renee or Judy, (310) 455-3725 or fax (310) 455-7209. Apply by 6/15. $15.30/hr. PARISH OFFICE RECEPTIONIST needed. We are looking for a ft/pt office receptionist for our Corpus Christi parish office in Pac Palisades. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, 4 to 5 days/wk. Catholic values, a welcoming personality and good clerical and computer skills. Call Lorraine, (310) 454-1328, ext. 245 RECEPTIONIST at SKINCARE SALON in the Palisades needed. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Call Kathy, (310) 713-7685 or (310) 459-8757, after 6 p.m. WANTED: PRESCHOOL TEACHER with experience & ECE units. Starts in September 05. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please fax resume to (310) 573-3684 or mail to Methodist Preschool, 801 Via de la Paz, Pac Palisades, CA 90272 WANTED: PRESCHOOL TEACHER’S Aid. Working with children 412 hours/day. Monday to Friday. Please fax resume to (310) 573-3684 or mail to Methodist Preschool, 801 Via de la Paz, Pac Palisades, CA 90272 WANTED: PERSONAL ASSISTANT. Must have good writing & computer skills. Be outgoing with a friendly personality. Be able to work w/ staff and families. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must be able to work later if needed. Please fax resume to (310) 573-3684 or mail to Methodist Preschool, 801 Via de la Paz, Pac Palisades, CA 90272 P/T OFFICE ASSISTANT position avail in Pac Palisades Alternative health office. Need someone w/ previous medical office experience. Position is between 15-24 hrs/wk. Monday-Saturday. Qualifications: flexible, organized, initiative-taker, high integrity, computer proficient. $11-$14/hr. E-mail resume to integral-wisdom@charter.net, or fax, (310) 459-6655 CAREGIVER NEEDED for ELDERLY lady 24 hours, 7days per week. Lite housekeeping and shopping. Must cook & have your own car. Call Barbara, (310) 459-2861 VACATION P/T HELP. Busy law office in the Palisades. Answer phones, filing, faxing, etc. Send email to: acasillas@njanedubovy.com PALISADES FAMILY SEEKING caregiver for 2 young girls. Full-time for June-July, with fewer hours thereafter. Duties incl light housekeeping and some cooking. Needs to be legal resident, speak English and drive. Please call (310) 489-0486SITUATIONS WANTED 17a
PERSONAL ASST/NOTARY Public avail. Let me help you run your life more smoothly. I’m proficient in bookkeeping, clerical duties, event coordination, mailing/research. Honest, reliable, discrete, local. Excellent refs. Patti, (310) 720-8004 OFFERING SMALL ROMANTIC house by the sea. Periodic weekends and longer durations, in exchange for house and/or pet sitting. Must love animals, be mature and responsible. (310) 454-6744AUTOS 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 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1000 motorcycle. Runs great. Perfect restoration project. Only 36K miles. New tires, tuned-up. New seat. $4,000 firm. Leave message, (310) 454-0685FURNITURE 18C
LARGE BEDROOM FURNITURE. Dark wood, Calif. King w/ 4 poster frame (mattress set incl). 2 nightstand tables, 7 drawer chest & bench. Like new and beautifully kept. A must see! Call (310) 230-3340GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
PALISADES ESTATE SALE. FRI-SAT, 5/27 and 5/28. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1147 El Medio Ave. Antique poker table, new maple entertainment unit, trad & mod. furniture, lamps, cameras, twin beds, jewelry, TV, kitchenware, books, clothes, art, IBM typewriter, lawnmower, lots more. NEB PALISADES ESTATE SALE. Thurs to Sat. MAY 26, 27 & 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 866 N. Muskingum. They are going to build a new home on this site. Everything is for sale including doors, windows, etc. Living-room furn, mahogany dining-room set, chandeliers, china, crystal, silver, patio furn, books, etc. Pacific Estate Sales.WANTED TO BUY 19
WANTED: Old tube guitar amplifiers, ’50s, ’60s, etc. Tommy, (310) 306-7746 – profeti2001@yahoo.comDoris Olmstead, 76, Volunteer, Homemaker
Doris Chase Olmstead passed away on May 19 in her Brentwood home. She was 76. Born January 11, 1929, in Los Angeles, to Ralph and Irene Chase, she attended Los Angeles High School and graduated from UCLA. A Palisades Highlands resident for 10 years, Doris was an avid member of The Beach Club and a regular at Thursday night classical concerts each summer at the Hollywood Bowl. She was also a long-time member and contributor to the Junior League of Los Angeles, the Junior Philharmonic Committee, the Los Angeles Orphanage Guild and Pi Beta Phi. Doris is survived by her sister, Diane Lilly; her children Chris Olmstead (wife Ellen Fremaux), Carol Olmstead, and Toni Campolong (husband Joe), who all attended St. Matthew”’s Episcopal Church in the Palisades; her grandchildren Andrew and Lisa Campolong; and many close and lifelong friends. Her warmth, generosity and courage will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at St. Alban”’s Episcopal Church, 580 Hilgard Ave., in Westwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Committee, 3946 Freshwind Circle, Westlake Village, CA 91361.
Nothing Unlucky About “13”
Palisades Reclaims City Golf Crown at Griffith Park; Seelig Sixth Individually
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
Despite a slim seven-stroke lead heading into last Wednesday’s final round of the City Section Golf Championships, Palisades High players were confident they would win because that is what they had been accustomed to doing all season. “We haven’t lost all year so we’re not expecting to lose today,” Dolphins’ No. 3 player Jimmy Neesen said before teeing off. “If we play the way we are capable, no team out here can match us.” Sure enough, the Dolphins did play better on Griffith Park’s longer Wilson Course than they had Monday on Harding. Palisades’ final round 398 was more than low enough to secure the Dolphins’ 13th team title and first since 2002. Carding a two-day total of 789, Palisades was 23 strokes better than second-place San Pedro. El Camino Real was third with a score of 843 and Venice finished fourth at 845. Three Dolphins shot in the 70s on Wilson, including junior Ben Seelig, who was trying to become the first Pali golfer to win the individual tournament since Ed Turner in 1999. “It would be nice to go out and shoot the lowest score, but the team title is more important to me,” Seelig confessed. “I’m glad we won that.” Seelig was even par, two strokes off the lead heading into the final round. Andre Ok of Granada Hills and Mat Shin of Kennedy each shot a two-under 70 on Harding while Daniel Park of LACES was one-under. Seelig was five-over on the front nine Wednesday and finished sixth overall with a two-day score of 149. Park won the individual title with a final round 72. The grand prize, however, went to Palisades. “I figured if we could shoot around what we shot on Harding we’d be tough to catch today because this (Wilson) is a much tougher course,” Pali coach James Paleno said. “I think our consistency is what did it for us. No one shot lights out today, but no one carded a 90 either.” Senior Steven Chung shot a final-round 79 to finish at 154. Nissen carded a team-low 76 on Wednesday and also finished at 154. Contributing to the victory were sophomores Ashton Roberts (164) and Jason Weintraub (168) and junior Austin Curtis (88). The team total is determined by adding up the five lowest scores on each day. Upon returning to the clubhouse after his round Wednesday, Nissen glanced up at the board and smiled, realizing his team had already picked up valuable strokes from the first round. “I knew we were in good shape at that point,” he said. “I was the third guy to finish and Ben (Seelig) and Steven (Chung) already had lower scores than the San Pedro guys.” By virtue of winning their section, the Dolphins automatically qualified for the Southern California Regional Championships, to be held next Thursday, June 2, at the SCGA Members Club in Murrieta. Palisades won back-to-back regional tournaments in 1971-72 when it was a powerhouse. “Right now, we’re just going to enjoy this,” Paleno said. “We’ve come close the last two years but fallen short, so it’s good to win hands down, with no controversy. The kids played well enough to win.” In 2002, Palisades lost the City title when Chung signed an incorrect scorecard, only to be awarded the championship a week later when it was discovered Granada Hills had used an ineligible player. In 2003, the Dolphins finished second by two strokes to Granada Hills. Last year, Curtis was assessed a two-stroke penalty for removing a leaf in front of his ball and the infraction dropped Pali from second to third in the team standings. The top three teams at the Regionals will advance to the state championships June 8 at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.
