Paul Revere Middle School was the site for last Thursday’s wrestling tri-meet in which the Roughriders were matched against Harvard-Westlake and Brentwood. Jason Parris, Adam Jagadowisc, Shane Haggins, Henry Siegel and sixth-grade standout Carsten Kampe all recorded pins for host Revere. In girls basketball, Revere hosted Oaks Christian last Wednesday and the Riders’ varsity squad won 26-8, led by Haily Marzullo. The junior varsity team won even more impressively, 35-1, with Tiffany Kim scoring a team-high nine points. The Revere girls’ and boys’ soccer programs are also off to fast starts. The girls won their first two games over Archer by identical 1-0 scores, with Deborah Abber scoring both of the Riders’ goals. Revere’s boys ands girls ‘A’ team beat Willows, 1-0, last Thursday on a goal by Kyle Warner. The girls’ ‘B’ team beat Willows’ boys and girls 7-1, with two goals by Taymar Cox and one each by Elizabeth Seeley, Ashley Coreas, Christina Headricks, Aneilla Fields and Julie Takajian. Both the boys and girls teams hosted Winward on Tuesday afternoon. * * * Palisadian Stephanie Sommer, a senior at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Santa Monica, was named Second-Team All-CIF in girls volleyball for the 2007-08 season. The Saints’ setter/outside hitter, who also plays for Palisadian Cari Klein on Sunshine Volleyball Club’s 18-1s team, was voted most valuable player of the Harbor League.
Tsunami Third in Area Playoffs
The Tsunami, a local U12 girls AYSO soccer team, finished third at last weekend’s Area P tournament. In Saturday’s quarterfinal, the Palisades team defeated Santa Monica, 3-1, on goals by Syd Krasny, Naomi Markman and Cassie Jernigan. Sunday’s semifinal was a 1-1 tie with Culver City. Alana Entin tallied her first goal of the season for the Tsumanis. The game was decided by penalty kicks, with Culver City prevailing, 4-3. The Tsunami then won its afternoon consolation game, 2-1, over Beverly Hills. Jernigan scored both Tsunami goals. Palisades’ defense was led by Jen Krems, Annie Elander, Tara Vahdani, Angelica Harrup and Maisie Lynton. The goal was expertly defended by all-star Angeline Holt, Victoria Lancey was strong at midfield and Julie Takakjian also excelled. Rounding out the squad was vastly improved Anai Finnie. Head Coach Troy Elander and assistant David Markman were as sorry as their players to see the season end.
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17, 2008
HOMES FOR SALE 1
8 HOMES LEFT. Condo Alternative PCH/Sunset. Up to 1,550 Sq. Ft. $179,000-$659,000. Some Completely Remodeled, Many Upgrades. Ocean Views, Wood Floors, New Kitchens, Sun Deck, Rec Center w/ Pool/Spa/Gym. Steps from the Sand. Agent Michelle Bolotin, (310) 230-2438 www.michellebolotin.com
MILLON DOLLAR VIEW! Will only consider written cash offers at $600,000. Must prove principal before any inspection or further negotiation. Contact legal titled owner at property. U.S. Marine corporal Ray E. Nasser. 16321 PCH #63. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. (310) 454-7432
TAHITIAN TERRACE. Large 3 bdrm, 2 ba, open floor plan. Multi-level deck with ocean & mountain views. 4 car pking. Move-in cond. All ages, Pets ok. $549,000. Agent: Franklin, (310) 592-6696
STUNNING 5 BEDROOM HIGHLAND. Mediterranean home w/ ocean views. Gated street, marble entry. Spacious romantic master suite w/ fireplace, spa & adjoining balcony w/ beautiful mountain & ocean views. Upstairs, 2nd master suite w/ ocean & mountain views. 2 additional bedrooms, 31⁄2 baths. Elegant marbled entry opens to spacious kitchen/family room. Excellent built-ins. Offered at $1,824,999. Owner is a licensed realtor. Call: Stan Goodman (310) 463-7826, (310) 947-1844 or (310) 478-1835 x115, Broker: Gilleran & Griffin Realtors, 1575 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
HOMES WANTED 1b
WE BUY HOUSES, APTS & LAND! ALL CASH, AS-IS, FAST CLOSE. David, (310) 308-7887
FURNISHED HOMES 2
CHARMING COTTAGE, fully furnished, 1 bdrm, 1 ba, frplc, close to village & bluffs. Short term available. No pets. (310) 459-0765
UNFURNISHED HOMES 2a
PALISADES SINGLE, sunny upper apt, new paint, carpet, gas stove, refrigerator, covered parking, one year lease, Non-smoker, No pets, laundry, storage. $1,095/mo. (310) 477-6767
1 bdrm, 1 ba MOBILE HOME GEM overlooking beach. Nice yard, fresh paint, new fridge & oven. $2,000/mo. (310) 454-2515
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2c
$2,500/mo. LOVELY FIND! 1 bdrm, 1 ba, 1000 sq. ft., lots of windows & light, near village & canyons, F/P, hdwd flrs, large kitchen. 1 year lease. No pets, N/S. (310) 804-3142
BEAUTIFUL 2 BD+2 BA * $3,000/mo. Small pet ok with deposit, Quiet building, new carpet, marble floors, crown molding, gas fireplace & appliances, Private balcony with ocean view, walk to village & beach. Call (310) 454-2024
1 BDRM+OFFICE/den. 2 ba, 2 F/P, hdwd flrs, new paint, wood blinds, 1 garage space. Laundry on premises. $2,300/mo.+security. Call (310) 459-5576
CONDOS/TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2d
GEM IN THE PALISADES! 2 bdrm, 2½ ba townhouse, hdwd, tile+new carpet. Large roof deck w/ ocean views, W/D, dishwasher, additional storage, parking. $3,650/mo. Agent, (310) 392-1757
VERY NICE 1 bdrm, 1 ba. Rent includes gas, water, electricity. New applicances, pool, tennis court. One block from beach. $2,800/mo. Coldwell Banker, Ann Christiansen, (310) 230-2470
DELIGHTFUL LARGE LIGHT studio, separate eat-in kitchen, office alcove, ocean view. Walk to beach. Partially funished. One person. $1,200/mo. (310) 613-1572
ROOMS FOR RENT 3
ROOM & OFFICE to rent. Ocean view. Access to gym & pool. No drinking or smoking. Refs. req. $950/mo. (310) 454-5195
WANTED TO RENT 3b
LOCAL EMPLOYED male seeks guesthouse. Quiet, local references. Non-smoker, no pets. Call Palisades Post, (310) 454-1321
GUEST HOUSE WANTED to rent. Contact Alan at (310) 454-0531
OFFICE/STORE RENTALS 3c
PALISADES OFFICE SUITES available in the heart of the VILLAGE, including 1.) single office suites with windows in each office and some with balconies starting from $975 per month and 2.) Office suites ranging in size from 950 sf to 2,000 sf, all with large windows with great natural light. Amazing views of the Santa Monica mountains, private balconies and restrooms. Building amenities include high speed T1 internet access, elevator and secured, underground parking. Call Pietra at (310) 591-8789, or email leasing@hp-cap.com
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Could be one or two offices. In the village. Private bathrooms. (818) 487-8983
PALISADES OFFICE SUITE available on Via de La Paz. Approximately 1103 sf, it includes 2 offices w/ large windows overlooking a courtyard, front office area for 2 receptionists, conference room, kitchen w/ appliances & 1 bathroom. 2 reserved parking spaces. Perfect for any type of business. $3,305/mo. Call (310) 386-2466 or email info@dslrf.org.
1,546 SF OF OFFICE space for sublease, located within Palisades Village: 881 Alma Real Dr. Space includes operable windows, 4 offices open area. Sublease runs through 12/12/2010. Rent $5,800/mo. Contact Chris Isola, (310) 556-1805 x220. chris.isola@cushwake.com
VACATION RENTALS 3e
FULLY SELF CONTAINED 24’ Fleetwood Terry trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach. Pacific Palisades. $1,400/mo. (310) 454-2515
FULLY SELF CONTAINED 28’ Kit Road Ranger trailer across the street from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades. $1,600/mo. (310) 454-2515
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3f
FULL SERVICE Property Mgt. Co. To rent out &/or manage your house rental. No more tenant hassles. We Do It All. Illana, (310) 498-0468
MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS 4
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LOANS. Avoid the “Credit Crunch” with our flexible portfolio jumbo loans. No income verification. 5, 10, & 30 year fixed (interest only), & 40 year adjustables. $500,000 to $10 million+ (high LTVs). Recently turned down, want cash out, or need a “Miracle”? Most property types. Call Rick at First Financial Bancorp, (310) 571-3600 x203, for a confidential analysis. www.realloans.com. CA DRE #01144023
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN. For sale: an established boutique store in the Palisades Village. Call (310) 663-7299, leave message
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING 7b
BOOKKEEPER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT/Notary public, personal bookkeeping & financial organizing, clerical duties, honest, reliable, discreet. Excellent references. Patti, (310) 720-8004
BUSINESS OR PERSONAL bookkeeping & organizing available in the Palisades including financial reports, everything to prepare for your visit to your tax person. Highly experienced, fast, discreet, ESTATE SALE management w/ detailed reporting also available. Excellent local references. Call Shirley, (310) 570-6085
ACCOUNTANT/CONTROLLER. Organize for the new year! Quickbooks/Quicken setup. Outsource the hassle: all bookkeeping needs including tax prep for home or office. (310) 562-0635
COMPUTER SERVICES 7c
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT. HOME & BUSINESS–Windows Vista/XP–20 Yrs exp. frankelconsulting.com (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. Problem-Free Computing, Guaranteed. Satisfying Clients Since 1992. If I Can’t Help, NO CHARGE! COMPUTER WORKS! Alan Perla (310) 455-2000
THE DETECHTIVES™. PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE MAC SPECIALISTS. PATIENT, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE. WE COVER ALL THINGS MAC • Consulting • Installation • Training and Repair for Beginners to Advanced Users • Data recovery • Networks • Wireless Internet & more • (310) 838-2254 • William Moorefield • www.thedetechtives.com
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 7f
PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? an estate sale? a moving sale? a yard sale? Call it what you like. But call us to do it for you. We do the work. Start to finish • BARBARA DAWSON • Garage Sale Specialist • (310) 454-0359 • bmdawson@verizon.net • www.bmdawson.com • Furniture • Antiques • Collectibles • Junque • Reliable professionals • Local References
ORGANIZING SERVICES 7h
WILL HELP YOU de-clutter & organize your home. Assistance in preparing your home for special occasions is also available, affordable & confidential. (310) 477-6489
HOME INVENTORY SERVICES 7j
HOME INVENTORY SERVICES for FIRE THEFT, Earthquake, wills/estates, rentals, divorce. Incl video, photos & detailed reports. Pali resident. (310) 230-1437 www.homesweethomevideo.com
DAYCARE CENTERS 8
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. For Infant Homecare. Local Refs. Lic. #197410978. Call Celia, (310) 454-7800
NANNIES/BABYSITTERS 8a
VIP NANNY AGENCY. “Providing very important people with the very best nanny.” • Baby Nurses • Birthing Coaches • Housekeepers. (818) 907-1017, (310) 614-3646
CHILDCARE & LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING. Great experience, caring, energetic, reliable nanny. Clean driving record, CPR, great local refs. Looking for F/T. Anna, (818) 894-0548, (818) 521-3869
BABYSITTER/NANNY available full time. Very good local refes. Reliable 15 years experience. Own transportation. CDL Speak English. Call Julia, (323) 759-5048 or (323) 240-4794
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
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon., Wed., Fri. & weekends. Great local references. Own transportation. CDL. Very trustworthy. Call Maria, (323) 528-0378 or (323) 252-0252
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mon.-Fri. Own transportation. Very reliable. Live out. Excellent local references. Call Hortencia, (323) 333-9741 or (323) 290-1513
EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER. My son & I are available for Monday & Thursday morning and Saturday. Local references. Own car. Call Ivania, (818) 231-4414 or Norvin, (818) 292-0546
RELIABLE HOUSEKEEPER available Mon-Fri. Very good local references. Own transportation. CDL. Very hard worker. Loves pets. Call Edith, (213) 745-4931 or (323) 234-5105
HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER EXPERIENCED 10 years. Excellent references. Good worker. Reliable. Available Monday and Wednesday. Call Sofia, cell (323) 841-2128, (323) 737-4734 or (323) 735-7603
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Tuesday. Very good worker & excellent local references. 20 yrs. experience. Own car. CDL. Can speak English. Call Marina, cell (323) 644-0090
WONDERFUL HOUSECLEANER available Mon-Fri. Experienced. Great references. Call Maria, (818) 740-3327
HOUSEKEEPER 15 Years experience. Very reliable with great references. Monday-Friday. Own transportation. CDL. Call Ana, (323) 734-8136 or (323) 821-1910
ELDER CARE/COMPANIONS 10a
EUROPEAN CAREGIVER. Any days & some nights. Over 12 yrs experience in private homes, hospitals, convalescent homes. Excellent local references. Call Martine, (310) 458-3037 or (424) 214-9091
COMPANION/BABYSITTER is available M-F. Responsible, sweet, hard worker. Experienced, very good references. Call Ruth, (310) 622-3432
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCED male caregiver available. Good with men & women. Strong, smart, honest. English speaking. Top references. (310) 454-3966
HOUSEKEEPING CHILD & ELDERLY care, experienced CPR, first Aid certified with medical background L/I or L/O, fluent English, references available. Call (888) 897-5888, (818) 486-6432
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
WATERFALLS & POND CONSTRUCTION: Water gardening. Japanese Koi fish. Filtration pond service, repair & maintenance. Free estimates. (310) 435-3843, cell (310) 498-5380. www.TheKingKoi.com
PRECISION LANDSCAPE SERVICES! Tired of mow, blow, let’s go! Specializing in fine maintenance • outdoor lighting • fertilizing • automatic timer repair & installation • artificial grass installation • hillside clean ups • new sod • sprinkler repair. Fair prices. (310) 696-6453
MOVING & HAULING 11b
BC HAULING & CLEAN-UP • Houses • Garages • Apts • & Yards. All junk removed. Home demolition, i.e., patios, yards & walls. Truck with lift-gate. (310) 714-1838
TREE SERVICE 11d
ARE YOU LIVING IN PARADISE? If not, call us. If you want your roses, palms, fruit trees, flowers and lawn to be the most beautiful in the neighborhood, call a professional. “Don’t Panic It’s Organic.”® All natural. Remember Paradise? Free house call with this ad. The Invisible Gardener, (310) 457-4438. Since 1972. OrganicDataBank.info
ECCONO TREE SERVICE. Professional tree trimming & removal. LAFD brush clearance. Monthly gardening servc. Lic. #780501. Bonded & ins. Workers comp. Free est. (310) 497-8131. wwwecconotreecare.com
PERSONAL SERVICES 14f
TRAVELING NAIL SPA. Palisades Resident. Call (310) 454-4148
WORKSHOPS: Workshop 1 is how to learn & understand better the art of floral arrangement including Ikebana. Workshop 2 is how to understand better the art of container planting. (310) 477-6489
PET SERVICES/PET SITTING 14g
HAPPY PET • Dog Walking • Park Outings • Socialization. Insured. Connie, (310) 230-3829
PET HEAVEN • TOTAL PET CARE • Training. Walking. Playgroups and hikes. 30 years Pali resident. References. Call (310) 454-0058 for a happy dog!
PERSONAL TOUCH. DOG WALKING/sitting service. Cats included. Pali resident over 25 yrs. Very reliable. Refs. available. If you want special care for your pet, please call me. Jacqui, (310) 454-0104, cell (310) 691-9893
FITNESS INSTRUCTION 15a
HAVE FUN! GET FIT! NORDIC WALKING CLASSES. Certified Advanced Nordic walking instructor, Palisades resident teaches private/group classes in the Palisades. Weekends. (310) 266-4651
PERSONAL TRAINER 15c
PEAK PERFORMANCE Fitness Training • Ivan Baccarat, A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer • Body Shaping • Strength • Endurance • Prenatal/Post Partum • Cardio Kickboxing • Stretch/Flexibility • Plyometrics • Fat Loss • Core Work Individualized Program Design • 20 Yrs. Experience • Insured • References • Call for a free consultation: (310) 829-4428
START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW YOU! Experienced fitness trainer with B.A. in Kinesiology. Ask for Danielle & about New Year specials. (310) 383-7081 • DQTfitness@yahoo.com
TUTORS 15e
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. Children & adults. 25+ years teaching/tutoring exper. MATH, GRAMMAR, ESSAY WRITING & STUDY SKILLS. Formerly Sp. Ed. Teacher. Call Gail, (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
READING SPECIALIST • Master of Education—Reading and Learning Disabilities • Special Education Teaching Certificate: K-12 • Regular Education Teaching Certificate: K-9 • Elementary Education Teaching experience: 12 yrs • Services provided for special & regular education students of all levels • Academic areas taught include reading (phonics and reading comprehension) writing and spelling • Private tutoring includes accessing the student’s needs, developing an individualized education program and implementation of that program. Palisades resident. Call Brandi, (310) 230-9890
PROFESSIONAL TUTOR. Stanford graduate (BA and MA, Class of 2000). Available for all subjects and test prep (SAT & ISEE). In-home tutoring at great rates. Call Jonathan, (310) 560-9134
CLEARLY MATH & MORE! Specializing in math & now offering chemistry & Spanish! Elementary thru college level. Test prep, algebra, trig, geom, calculus. Fun, caring, creative, individualized tutoring. Math anxiety. Call Jamie, (310) 459-4722
EXPERIENCED SPANISH TUTOR • All grades • Levels • Grammar • Conversational • SAT • Children, adults • Great references. Noelle, (310) 273-3593
SPANISH TUTOR CERTIFIED TEACHER for all levels. Has finest education, qualifications, 20 yrs exper. Palisades resident, many good references, amazing system, affordable rates. Marietta, (310) 459-8180
TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP. Teacher with credentials in Elementary, Special Ed. and Reading. Masters in Education & 23 years classroom teaching experience, 2 years as Reading Recovery specialist. Palisades resident. Affordable rates. Diana, (310) 717-5472 dianaleighw@yahoo.com
SPANISH TUTOR & PALISADES resident from South America is back in town!. All ages, students, housewives, travelers, business people, all professionals, SAT & AP Prep. Call (310) 741-8422
Bonjour! Excellent local FRENCH TUTOR with impressive references and credentials is available weekdays and weekends for K-12 students effective January 7, 2008; will travel to your home or school. Please contact Veronique at (909) 434-5910 or email fveroangel@aol.com for interview appointments. À très bientôt.
CREDENTIALED MATH & STUDY SKILLS TEACHER (BA-UCSD, M.Ed-UCLA, Ph.D. candidate-USC) Tutor K-College. Most subjects. 15 years recent classroom experience in the Palisades. Libby, (310) 963-0093
LITTLE DAVINCIS * Fine educational enrichment for K-5 students. Masters of Education. Specializing in fun reading, writing and mathematics, and art instruction. We come to you! (310) 728-9570. www.LittleDaVincisEnrichment.com
CONCRETE, MASONRY, POOLS 16c
MASONRY, CONCRETE & POOL CONTRACTOR. 36 YEARS IN PACIFIC PALISADES. Custom masonry & concrete, stamped, driveways, pools, decks, patios, foundations, fireplace, drainage control, custom stone, block & brick, tile. Excellent local references. Lic. #309844. Bonded/insured/ workmen’s comp. Family owned & operated. MIKE HORUSICKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (310) 454-4385 • www.horusicky.com
ELECTRICAL 16h
PALISADES ELECTRIC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. All phases of electrical, new construction to service work. (310) 454-6994. Lic. #468437 Insured Professional Service
ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN. Local Service Only. Lic. #775688. Please Call (310) 454-6849 or (818) 317-8286
NORTH BAY ELECTRIC • Serving the Palisades area since 1984 • Service calls • Remodel work • New construction. (310) 456-7076. Lic. #493652
FENCES 16j
THE FENCE MAN. 14 years quality workmanship. Wood fences • Decks • Gates • Chainlink & overhang. Lic. #663238, bonded. (818) 706-1996
INDEPENDENT SERVICE CARLOS FENCE: Wood & Picket Fences • Chain Link • Iron & Gates • Deck & Patio Covers. Ask for Carlos, (310) 677-2737 or fax (310) 677-8650. Non-lic.
FLOOR CARE 16m
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
GOLDEN HARDWOOD FLOORS. Professional Installation and refinishing. National Wood Flooring Association member. License #732286. Plenty of local references. (877) 622-2200 • www.goldenhardwoodfloors.com
JEFF HRONEK, 39 YRS. RESIDENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. • Sanding & Refinishing • Installations • Pre-finished • Unfinished • Lic. #608606. Bonded, Insured, Workers Comp. www.hronekhardwoodfloors.com (310) 475-1414
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1987. Installation, refinishing, repair. Bamboo, $5.49/ sq. ft. installed. Engineered red oak, $6.99/sq. ft. installed. Walnut distressed engineered, $8.99/sq. ft. installed. Minimum 300 sq. ft. Lic. #799101. www.designerhardwood.com • (818) 717-0750
HANDYMAN 16o
HANDYMAN • HOOSHMAN. Most known name in the Palisades. Since 1975. Member Chamber of Commerce. Lic. #560299. Call for your free est. Local refs available. Hooshman, (310) 459-8009, 24 Hr.
LABOR OF LOVE carpentry, plumbing, tile, plaster, doors, windows, fencing & those special challenges. Work guaranteed. License #B767950. Ken at (310) 487-6464
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
L.A. UNION CONSTRUCTION. Electric, plumbing, painting, drywall, texture roofing. Free est. Refs avail. Non-lic. Call (818) 849-4144
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 16p
SANTA MONICA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING. INSTALLATION: New and old service and repairs. Lic. #324942 (310) 393-5686
PAINTING, PAPERHANGING 16r
PAUL HORST • Interior & Exterior • PAINTING • 53 YEARS OF SERVICE. Our reputation is your safeguard. License No. 186825 • (310) 454-4630 • Bonded & Insured
TILO MARTIN PAINTING. For A Professional Job Call (310) 230-0202. Ref’s. Lic. #715099
SQUIRE PAINTING CO. Interior and Exterior. License #405049. 25 years. Local Service. (310) 454-8266. www.squirepainting.com
ZARKO PRTINA PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. 35 years in service. License #637882. Call (310) 454-6604
PLUMBING 16t
JLK PLUMBING. Re-pipe and sewer specialist & all plumbing repairs. Mention this ad & receive 10% off. Lic. #722414. Call (310) 678-6634
REMODELING 16v
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) 487-6464
COMPLETE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • New/Spec Homes • Kit+bath remodeling • Additions • Quality work at reasonable rates guaranteed. Large & small projects welcomed. Lic. #751137. Michael Hoff Construction today, (310) 230-2930
HELP WANTED 17
DRIVERS: TEAMS EARN TOP DOLLAR plus great benefits. Solo drivers also needed for Western Regional. Werner Enterprises, (800) 346-2818 x123
NANNY NEEDED F/T, live-in Tues.-Sat. for family with 2-year-old. English speaking required. Drive with own transportation. Newborn experience & references. Call (310) 344-1740
EARN $800-$3,200 monthly to drive brand new cars with ads placed on them. www.FreeAutoKey.com
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST wanted for Pacific Palisades estate planning law firm. Computer knowledge and congenial personality both a must. Please send resume to bjornson@3destateplanning.com
OFFICE ASSISTANT/FT position for growing organization that provides after-care support and monitoring for those affected by addictions. Must be reliable, well-organized, proficient with computers and have excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task under pressure. Working knowledge of 12-steps a must. Al-Anon perspective, case management or clinical experience in addiction treatment a plus. Email resume with salary requirements to admin@recoverymonitor.com.
AFTERNOON NANNY NEEDED M/W/F, 3-7, with flexibility. High energy and great with kids! Duties incl: School pick-up, home work supervision, meal prep, driving for activities & some errands Must have car, clean driving record, and strong references. $15 per hour plus car allowance. Call Lissa @ (310) 454-5450
REAL ESTATE ASSIST. P/T. Experienced. Knowledge of MLS & BPOs. Small local office. Flexible hrs. Bilingual helpful. Fax resume to (310) 230-3647
WANTED: HOUSECLEANER. Must speak English & drive with good references. One or two days per week. $12/hr. Call (310) 454-8702
PHILIP SPRINGER, composer of “Santa Baby,” seeks P/T office helper. Please fax detailed resume to (310) 573-1094
AUTOS 18b
1998 HONDA ACCORD EX/V6 sedan, silver, only 41,300 miles! Excellent cond! Great family car. $8,750 obo. One Palisades owner, all service records. AM/FM/CD, cruise control, power: locks, driver seat, windows, sunroof. A/C, ABS, airbags, leather interior. (310) 804-6373
GARAGE, ESTATE SALES 18d
CLASSIC ‘50s-‘60s glass/Lucite/glass furn/furnishgs/ antique side tables/vanities/crystal/glassware/ tchotchkes knick-knacks/rugs/all high-end quality/ grt. prices. FRI.-SAT., Jan. 18-19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 280 Trino Way (Sunset/Arno). Info/pix: www.bmdawson.com
ESTATE SALE: PACIFIC PALISADES. 1055 El Medio Ave., North of Sunset. Please note this house sits in back of another house. Watch for signs. FRI.-SAT.-SUN., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. American furniture, corner cupboard, tables & chairs, dry sink, coffee table, sofas, chaise lounge, pewter, flow blue, china, glassware, Hamadan carpet, vintage clothing, costume jewelry, artwork, accessories, outdoor plants and many garage items. PACIFIC ESTATE SALES
HUGE TEAR-DOWN YARD SALE. SAT., Jan 19th, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 327 Grenola, off Las Casas. All must go! Windows to doorknobs plus all contents.
PETS, LIVESTOCK 18e
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Threatened Park Closure Prompts Questioning
Ever since Jennifer Rogers Etcheverry talked to California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman last Friday about the proposed closing of Will Rogers Historic State Park as part of state budget-tightening measures, she has been receiving e-mails from not only California residents, but from across the country suggesting alternative uses of the park. ‘Some of the comments were priceless,’ Rogers told the Palisadian-Post this week. ‘Turning it into a retired horse farm for famous horses, building a golf course, opening a Hollywood rehab center or a bed and breakfast.’ The granddaughter of the famous cowboy movie star whose family bequeathed the ranch to the State in 1944, Etcheverry is hoping that the state’s suggested closure will not come to pass, ‘Ruth explained that this is only a proposal and it will be followed by a process. It is not set in stone, but now it’s in the hands of the legislature, who have 45 days in which to hammer out the budget.’ Nevertheless, Etcheverry sees the need for Will Rogers Park to become more self-sustaining. ‘It seemed logical from an economic point of view,’ she said, citing the state’s $14 billion deficit. ‘We need to depend more on the community who use the parks. We want to do everything we can to keep it open. We’re asking the state to give us five years to get our gift shop and visitors bureau open and to get our foundation in place so we can hold some fundraisers.’ Palisades historian and Will Rogers biographer Randy Young is not so generous. He challenges the state to reconsider the criteria for state parks. ‘There are only three parks in the state that make enough money to support themselves,’ he says, citing the Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Hearst Castle and Asilomar, all of which have huge marketing budgets. ‘We must ask ourselves whether these are parks or outlets for Wal-Mart? Do we think of parks as we do a retail establishment?’ Furthermore, Young sees no savings in closing Will Rogers. Citing an already downsized staff, he suggests that the fulltime staff will not be fired, just shifted to another park. ‘The only people who would lose their jobs would be the seasonal workers.’ Both Young and Rogers see a big liability in closing the 160-acre park. ‘How could they even secure it?’ Etcheverry asks. ‘There is a high attendance of walk-in users. And often there is nobody sitting in the kiosk to collect the parking fee, and the honor system is not completely reliable. ‘If the doors close, it will revert to the family,’ Etcheverry added. ‘It’s not the kind of park that you can close, because the key word is maintenance. State Parks still has to hold up its part of the deal. They are responsible for maintenance.’ With funding in place for the visitors center ($300,000) and the $5-million recent state expenditure on upgrading the grounds, restoring the historic ranch house and delayed maintenance, Etcheverry is hoping that the state will give the family time to generate more income. ‘My concern is that even if there is a quick fix this year, what happens next year and in the future? ‘We’re sitting tight and moving forward with plans we have. We never thought that we would have to take it back. We’re doing everything we can to keep it open.’
Village Pantry Welcomes First Customers
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
For Jessica and Liz Torrey, it was eggs just the way they like them and hot chocolate. For two-year-old Lucas Bzura, a blueberry muffin, as The Village Pantry opened for breakfast on Monday morning for the first time since its predecessor, Mort?s Deli, closed last March. The Torreys arrived with their dad, Dana, at 7 a.m., the first customers at the upscale cafe on Swarthmore. Their mom, Trish Riordan Torrey, stayed to work in the restaurant that her father former Mayor Richard Riordan bought from Bobbie Farberow last spring. While her title has yet to be determined, Trish calls herself “dad’s eyes and ears.” The front-of-the-house staff, dressed in black T shirts with “The Village Pantry” imprinted across the front and a colorful design invoking an old California fruit crate label decorating the back, quietly went about their business, taking orders, serving coffee and busing tables. Director of Operations Sharon Nazitto seemed quite at ease on this first morning of what is known in the business as a “soft” opening, or previews, where the kinks are worked out. Extending the similarities between the restaurant and film business, Trish Torrey offered a comparison. “After 15 years in the film business, I can say that for me most of the hard work happened before the show opened. After that, it was a scheduled routine. In the restaurant world, the show is the customers. The hard work happens when we’re open for business.” Part of the preparation for this long-awaited opening included hiring and now training the staff. It’s Nazitto’s job to assure that the front-of-the-house staff learn the requirements of good service. Greetings are important, as is knowing the menu and working in synchrony with the others and with the kitchen, under chef Doug Silberberg. Nazitto has been part of Riordan’s family restaurants for some time. While an undergraduate at USC, she was accustomed to eating at The Original Pantry on Ninth Street. This downtown landmark opened in 1934 and has been serving comfort food 24/7 ever since. Riordan purchased the restaurant in the 1980s. Nazitto started waitressing at Gladstone’s, another Riordan restaurant, almost a decade ago and took over as manager in 2005. Other staff members, including Albino and Fidel, moved over to Gladstone’s while Mort’s was closed. Whether by accident or having been tipped off, Palisadians wandered in throughout the morning Monday to see the changes and to enjoy a free breakfast. Many of them were local merchants who were relieved to see a business magnet on Swarthmore back in operation. Eva Fendel, an employee at Intima, the lingerie store down the street, came in for a late breakfast. Donna Vaccarino, an architect whose family has lived in the Alphabet Streets since 1936, ordered an omelet and offered a critique. “We ate at Mort’s all the time,” she said. “It had its time. I’m happy to have a place that serves healthy, fresh food.” That sentiment is chef Silberberg’s mandate. He had been at restaurant since driving down from his home in the Highlands at 5 a.m., but was happy to answer questions and reveal the secrets of his menu. The corned beef hash, for example, includes corned beef and turkey sausage. There are 10 different fresh breads to choose from. Silberberg, 34, was also greeted by his sister Lori Bzura, a co-owner of Happy L.A., a new women?s boutique in the Highlands. She was accompanied by her son Lucas, and later by mom Jean Silberberg, who joked, “My family is going to take over the entire town.” Katrina Monroe, an administrative assistant who has moved over from Gladstone’s to The Village Pantry, was eating a bagel and cheese and extolled the vegetarian menu, which includes simple scrambles, such as the Italian, comprised of mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil, or the California, which combines spinach, sweet onions, tomatoes, broccoli and Fiscalini cheddar ($10). There are three vegetarian sandwiches. The egg salad is mixed with spinach and roma tomatoes, flavored with fresh tarragon, and served on marble rye ($10.50). The Mediterranean is composed of hummus, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, olive tapenade and spinach on a warm baguette. The brie combines cheese, Granny Smith apples, and caramelized onions pressed into a baguette. For now, the cafe is still testing out the operation and will be open intermittently for breakfast and lunch. When it’s up and running, breakfast hours will be from 7 a.m. to noon; lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take out dinner specials will be served until 6 p.m. In two or three weeks, dinner will be served in the adjacent restaurant, the Oak Room, which will be a full-service bistro and bar. With still much to learn about the business, Palisades resident Trish Riordan Torrey is enjoying her new career. “When I talk to kids who are graduating from college and wonder what their career will be, I tell them that there will be many. I’ve had four. I was a math teacher after graduating from Colorado College, then I worked on the 1984 Olympics for ABC on the technical side, then I freelanced with Paulist Productions, working on films with Fr. Elwood Kieser, and then I worked for Fox in production management for nine years.” But Trish remembers casual conversation with her dad years ago. “I said to dad that once Liz was in kindergarten I’d like to get involved in the restaurant business. Be careful what you ask for.” Liz joined her sister Jessica at New Roads School in September.
Nina Janes, Wife of Founding Pastor at Presbyterian Church
Nina Janes, whose late husband Ben was founding pastor of Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, passed away on July 11 at the age of 97. She and her husband lived here from 1949 to 1959. Born in Fellows, California to Henry and Clara Dustin, Nina was raised on the oil lease in Fellows and attended Taft High School and Taft Junior College. In 1929 she met Ben F. Janes, a student minister, at choir practice. They were engaged on Valentine’s Day and married on June 10, 1930. Nina and Ben attended Fresno State College together and graduated in 1934, whereupon Nina received her teaching credential. The couple moved to Richmond for Ben’s first ministerial assignment at the Steege Presbyterian Church. After his graduation from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1938, the family moved to Santa Cruz where Ben became the minister at First Presbyterian Church. By now the couple had two children, Dustin (Dusty) and Nancy. During World War II, while Ben served in the South Pacific, Nina was a substitute teacher in the Santa Cruz schools. In 1949 the family moved to Pacific Palisades to organize a new Presbyterian church at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and El Medio Avenue. During this time Nina taught post-polio children at the Cabot Kaiser Institute. In 1959, Nina and Ben moved to Taft. She returned to classroom teaching and was a pioneer in the field of special education. She taught in Taft city schools and was an expert in diagnosing and developing programs for children with learning disabilities. Following retirement in 1972, Nina and Ben returned to Santa Cruz. They enjoyed wonderful times together until Ben’s passing in 1986. Seven years later, Nina moved to Dominican Oaks Retirement Community, where she enjoyed every aspect of social and community life, taking part in exercise classes and attending the ballet, opera and symphony. She never missed an outing. Nina was an active member of P.E.O. Sisterhood and belonged to several other organizations. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and lived her faith throughout her life. All who knew her benefited from her serenity and her character; she accepted each of life’s challenges with dignity and grace. Nina loved to host dinner parties, barbeques and teas. Her table settings were elegant with flowers, candles, ruby glassware and silver. She was the consummate minister’s wife: she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was hostess for church events and was a gracious and loving friend to all in the congregation. However, she never learned to type since she didn’t want to take on secretarial duties. She was the center of family events and was usually found holding a baby on her lap. She loved the holidays, dyeing Easter eggs, picnics and fireworks for the Fourth of July, and Christmas parties, but Thanksgiving was always her favorite day since her birthday was celebrated at the same time. Music was a great part of her life; she played the piano, sang and was in the church bell choir. Nina is survived by her son, Dustin (wife Jo Ann) of Portland, Oregon; her daughter Nancy Pascal (husband Roland) of Santa Cruz; seven grandchildren and their spouses; 10 great-grandchildren and their spouses; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her beloved husband, Nina was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Louise Flanagan. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Cruz. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts in Nina’s memory may be made to the International Peace Scholarship (IPS) of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, P.O. Box 5617, Whittier, CA 90607-5617, or to another educational scholarship fund of your choice.
Dorothy H. Mimms, 96; Lived Here 45 Years
Dorothy Howard Mimms, former longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away peacefully on January 10. She was 96. Born November 30, 1911 in Hillsboro, Texas, Dorothy moved to California in 1931 shortly after her marriage to Bethel Mimms. They settled in the Palisades in 1945, and Dorothy became a charter member of the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church. She was active in numerous local organizations, including the Temescal chapter of the DAR, United Presbyterian Women’s Association, and the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club. Dorothy was a secretary at McDonnell-Douglas from 1957 to 1971. In 1990 she moved to Thousand Palms, where she lived for 12 years before moving to Vista. While living in Thousand Palms, she helped Habitat for Humanity, collect eyeglasses from all over the area to fund the building of many homes in the community. She was preceded in death by her husband Bethel and her daughter Jo Anne Poston. She is survived by her son John Mimms (wife Dorothy) of Texas; granddaughters Mary Beth Poston of Vista, Sue McKinnon of Thousand Oaks and Donna Ciarmoli (husband Michael) of Simi Valley; grandsons Dan Poston of Whittier and Howard and Frank Mimms of Texas; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held today at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church of Vista. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of one’s choice.
Fred Craver, 53; PaliHi Graduate, Entrepreneur
Edward Frederick Earnest ‘Fred’ Craver of Falls Church, Virginia, died on Saturday, December 22, in Arlington, Virginia. He was 53. Born July 29, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas, Fred completed his education in California after his family moved to the Brentwood area. He attended Paul Revere Middle School and Palisades High School (class of 1972) and graduated from the University of San Diego in 1977. Fred was entrepreneurial, and shortly after graduation from college he opened Sea & Sky Artifacts in San Diego, where he imported and sold maritime and aviation artifacts. While in San Diego, he spent much of his leisure time sailing the coastal waters of Southern California and Mexico. After several years in business for himself, Fred moved to Northern Virginia to join his father’s commercial real estate business in Fredericksburg. He later obtained his real estate license and joined Long and Foster Real Estate in Fairfax, Virginia. Fred was loyal to his friends and especially dedicated to his family. He made a special effort to attend all birthdays, graduations, weddings, reunions and family events wherever they may have taken him. He always made time to support and celebrate his family, and they will miss his wonderful humor, warmth and love. Fred is survived by his father, Theodore Craver (wife Clair) of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and his mother, Frances Bussells (husband Bud) of White Stone, Virginia; his brother, Theodore, Jr. (wife Marian) of Pacific Palisades; and his sisters, Cynthia Ann Holmes (husband Dennis) of Milpitas and Molly Craver-Shaw of Modesto. Surviving nephews and nieces include college student Elizabeth Craver of Pacific Palisades. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Fred can be sent to one’s favorite charity.
Time Off from Fear and Turmoil in Iraq
Photo by Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer
By THERESA HEIM-KILKOWSKI Palisadian-Post Contributor The heat surpassed 100 degrees and their packs weighed 100 pounds. The soldiers trudged through an abandoned Al Qaeda stronghold, clearing out improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by enemy insurgents. Dust stung their eyes and sweat soaked through their camouflage uniforms, not just from heat, but from fear. In a 300-meter radius, 28 explosive devices were found and detonated. But nerves were still tense and anxiety still plagued the soldiers, for there were more. There were always more. The soldiers walked through the sewage-ridden streets of Mugdadiya and into a house looking for insurgents. The windows were blown out and there was no furniture, only blankets to sit and sleep on. The soldiers, who were accustomed to hostility from the Iraqis, received a different greeting this time. Standing before them was a seven-year-old girl. Her wide eyes lit up and she smiled as the soldiers came into her home. She talked excitedly in her native tongue while looking at the refrigerator, atop which sat a Barbie doll, an icon of Americana. She told the soldiers all about her doll, her most valuable possession, capturing the hearts of the entire platoon, but there was one soldier who was especially taken with her. He handed her some American bills and told her to buy herself a new doll either in Baghdad or on the black market. This soldier still thinks of this little girl many months later and many miles away. A week ago, Captain Trevor Shelden of the 2-23 Infantry Regiment out of Fort Lewis, Washington, was home for 18 days of R&R, visiting his family in Pacific Palisades. He returned to Iraq this week to complete his deployment in the Diyala Province, where on January 9 a booby-trapped home exploded and killed six American soldiers. As Trevor sat across from me at his speaking engagement at the Optimist Club meeting with his stepmother, Kathy Caldwell, and father Geoff, a retired airline pilot who now sells real estate for California Prudential Realty, I saw the quintessential American family. They looked like a portrait one might find in California Lifestyle magazine, a far cry from the ugliness of what is happening in Iraq. Shelden, 29, was born in Fullerton and moved with his family to Park City, Utah, in 1986, eventually graduating from the University of Utah, where he majored in criminology. After graduation, he came to a crossroads in his life. “I looked to my family for influence,” Shelden said. “My choices were either real estate or the military. I was looking for adventure, so I chose the military. But I knew it was the right choice, I knew it was my calling.” In April 2007, Shelden arrived in Iraq. Two years of military training could not prepare him for what he would experience. “They did a pretty good job at maneuver training, but they couldn’t prepare me for the fear I would experience once I arrived in Iraq,” he said. His first day there, five mortar rounds exploded 500 meters away. That was when Shelden realized, “Holy cow, we’re really in Iraq.?” It’s not just the fear that overwhelms him, but the living conditions as well. “Even after being there for nine months, I still walk around in awe,” Shelden said, during our interview. “You just can’t fathom the way people think the standard of living should be. Open sewer lines run through the street while people in sandals walk through the muck. The sewage dries up and mixes with the dirt, and when it dries, the smell is indescribable. They’ll throw their trash in the street and let it pile up. Eventually, a pack of wild dogs will come and rip it apart and the people just leave the mess there. After a week or two of buildup, they’ll finally burn it. These are the harshest conditions you could ever think of.” Shelden is an infantry platoon leader who commands 36 of what he calls “the greatest guys.” As Rangers, they are transported via vehicle to the fight. They then go on foot, conducting raids, traffic control and large-scale clearance operations, dismantling explosive devices–from military-grade munitions to homemade explosives. “Everything looks like an IED. It really takes a toll on you,” Shelden said. “You sleep with your pistol next to you and you sleep on the ground.” “At times, the soldiers are able to sleep in the beds of the houses they have cleared, but it’s terrible,” Shelden said. “You wake up wondering why you’re itching so much. The beds are full of mites. There are a lot of guys over there with staph and ringworm. I mandate my men to take showers. Even if they don’t want to, I make them. I don’t want them spreading sickness around.” In Shelden’s first deployment, his platoon encountered 11 explosions and lost three vehicles, but suffered no fatalities. In one of these attacks, Shelden was standing up in the hatch of his vehicle when an explosive went off in front of his path. The debris hit him in the face, knocking him unconscious. His family received word that Shelden had been injured in Iraq, but no other details were revealed. For two days they knew nothing of the fate of their son, only that he was in a field hospital. “They don’t tell you what happened,” Geoff Shelden said. “They only tell you that your son’s been injured. Everybody back here got excited. Then Trevor calls us up two days later saying, “Oh, I just got knocked out, but everything’s fine. The tube got shook up, but the TV still works.” “You worry about it every day,” Geoff added. “One day Trevor called me and said, “I hear you haven’t been eating, Dad. You have to understand, I want to be here, so you just have to let it go. If anything happens to me, it’s my choice.” The day after his injury, Shelden was back out in the field. “You get hurt, you get pushed right back out of the gate,” he said. “You have no choice but to conquer the fear.” And fear looms close at every moment.” It’s pretty much constant. It’s the unknown that?s the worst. My biggest fear is driving down the road, because you know they hear you coming.” Considering all he’s been through, Shelden’s morale remains high. “After seeing movies about World War II and Vietnam, you realize this isn’t so bad.” Every so often the generals will do assessments to make sure the men remain motivated. And for the first time in history, the army has offered officers a retention bonus of up to $35,000 to continue their contract. There is now a 35-percent stay rate for officers. “My morale’s especially high at night when I can lay my head on a pillow and sleep,” Shelden said. “The surge also helped. Before, there was no end in sight. Now there’s hope.” At home on leave, Shelden’s spirits remained elevated, although the deployment took its toll in a personal way. Two days after Christmas, he was at the airport in Utah holding flowers and candy as he awaited the arrival of his girlfriend’s plane. As the passengers disembarked the aircraft, Tammy, whom he dated for 2-1/2 years, was nowhere to be seen. He tried calling her, only to receive no answer. He was finally able to reach her father. “She can’t go through this anymore,” he told Shelden. “It’s too hard for her. She can’t handle another deployment.” “That’s my Dear John story,” Shelden said. “And it will probably be my only one, since I won’t be meeting anyone in Iraq.” When Shelden returns to Iraq, he will join up with his regiment to finish his deployment. In June, he redeploys and in September, he goes to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to try out for Special Forces. If he makes it, he will be in training for at least a year and could possibly return to Iraq. Shelden has no specific plans after his commitment is up. “I just have to focus on getting through these three years,” he said. “But I can’t ever imagine not being in uniform.” When asked if he thought he might someday return to Iraq as a tourist, he said, “I’d like to go back someday, but even in 40 years, I don’t think it’ll be very different.” To support Captain Trevor Sheldon with letters, care packages or toys for the local children, you can contact him at: CPT Trevor W Shelden, Bravo Co. 2-23 IN, FOB Normandy, APO AE 09324
William Idelson, 88; Actor, Writer
Pacific Palisades resident William Idelson, a television comedy writer and an actor best known for his role in ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ passed away on December 31, 2007. He was 88. Born on August 21, 1919 in Forest Park, Illinois, near Chicago, Idelson attended local schools before beginning his acting career in 1931 on Chicago’s WGN radio show, ‘Uncle Walt and Skeezix.’ One year later he was cast as Rush on the long-running serial radio show, ‘Vic and Sade.’ He remained on the show until he joined the Navy in 1943. Initially, Idelson was assigned to Navy public relations, but he wanted to fly, and the only way for him to do that was to take private flying lessons, which he did. Idelson flew night fighter missions over Japan and was awarded four Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following the war, Idelson moved to Los Angeles. He met his wife, actress Seemah Idelson, in 1950 at the Actor’s Lab in Hollywood. The couple married in 1951 and lived in Laurel Canyon and Encino before moving to Rustic Canyon in 1964. Idelson landed his most notable role on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ as Sally Rogers’ (Rose Marie) boyfriend Herman Glimcher. He also appeared in ‘Dragnet,’ ‘Perry Mason,’ ‘My Favorite Martian,’ ‘My Three Sons,’ ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Leave it to Beaver.’ A successful television writer, Idelson wrote for many series, including ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ ‘The Twilight Zone,’ ‘The Odd Couple,’ ‘MASH,’ ‘Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C,’ ‘The Bob Newhart Show,’ ‘Happy Days,’ ‘Bewitched’ and ‘The Flinstones.’ He won the Writers Guild Award for best episodic comedy twice, once for an episode of ‘Get Smart’ and once for an episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’ He also produced ‘The Bob Newhart Show,’ ‘Anna and the King’ and ‘Love, American Style,’ for which he shared an Emmy nomination in 1971 for outstanding comedy series. Idelson later taught a popular script-writing class at his home and is the author of three books, ‘Writing for Dough,’ ‘Bill Idelson’s Writing Class’ and most recently, ‘Gibby,’ an autobiographical novel about a World War II fighter pilot. An avid freshwater fisherman, Idelson enjoyed traveling to lakes and rivers in Mexico, Florida, Oregon (the Klamath) and nearly anywhere else where he could fish for bass, trout or salmon. Idelson also had an avid interest in photography, and was always taking pictures and buying new cameras. Even in the digital age, he developed his own photographs, while also teaching each of his four children the process. He also dabbled in painting. ‘He was always very busy, always doing something creative,’ his wife said. Idelson served as president of the Rustic Canyon Tennis Club several times and coached local youth baseball teams when his children were young. At one point, Idelson and his wife lived in London for a year with their four children. Later, in 2001, the children surprised their parents by taking them back to London for a week to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. ‘They visited their former neighbors and had a fabulous time,’ said their son, Paul. In addition to his wife of 56 years, Idelson is survived by his sons, Jonathan Idelson of Santa Monica, Paul Idelson of Westchester, and Howie Idelson of Pacific Palisades, and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Ellen, a TV writer and actress. A memorial service will be held on February 21 at 7 p.m. at the Writers Guild Theater, 135 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Writer’s Guild Foundation and/or the Strike Fund.
