The spirit of our country is crying out for help. Who will answer the call? All of the scapegoats have been named and blamed — guns, Goth, Bill Clinton, The ’60s, low church attendance, Marilyn Manson, absentee parents, divorce and the list goes on and on. Says one commentary, “It’s not one thing, it’s everything.” Some call it the Culture of Death. Ask yourself:

Do images of and references to death, hate and violence outnumber the images of and references to life and love in our lives and in the lives of our children? I don’t know all the answers, but I know where to find them. Praying together just may help this country stay together.

Patti Mehring

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE the publishing of any advertisement and to delete any objectionable word(s), phrase(s) and/or image(s) from such advertisement. If there is an error or omission in the printing and/or publication of an advertisement, The Malibu Times shall not be liable for more than the cost of reprinting the correct advertisement. You must check your advertisement. The Malibu Times’ liability is limited to only to one incorrect insertion or omission.

@Header:Animals

@Normal:AGOURA ANIMAL SHELTER needs towels and blankets. If you’ve lost a pet, please call the Shelter 818-991-0071.

@NORMAL:PLEASE SAVE LIVES and adopt. Many pure breed dogs and cats available to choose from as well as mixes. Pet Adoption Fund. 310-478-4455

@normal:FREE PUPPIES. Mixed Dalmatian & Boxer. 4 weeks old. 2 males, 2 females. Come & pick out your puppy now. Leave message at 310-457-0564

@Header:Announcements

@normal:**THE ARTIFAC TREE THRIFT SHOP**AT 3728-1/2 CROSS CREEK ROAD accepts donation of clothing, furniture, pictures, frames, jewelry, kitchen supplies, shoes, books, toys, linens, lamps, radios & TVs, gift items. DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE, PROCEEDS BENEFIT COMMUNITY. Call 456-1068 – Hours Monday-Friday – 10am-4pm.

@normal:#1 CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP and timeshare resale clearinghouse!! Don’t want yours? — We’ll take it!! Buy! Sell! Rent! Resort Sales Int’l. 1-800-423-5967. Void where not permitted. Cal*Scan

@normal:YOUNG? RICH? SINGLE? Well our syndicated call-in dating show caters to millions of people like you & will make its investor/partners extremely wealthy by the new millennium. If you are serious about making money from a real entertainment project, call Michael at 1(800) 921-5525. 9am-5pm PST.

@normal:**ATTENTION: LINDA LOFTUS!** 42ish, went to Chino State for just one year 1975-76. Was married & divorced with one baby who now is 20ish. Please call Greg at (530) 544-6100

@Header:Antiques

@normal:GRAND PIANO. 1800s Hornung & Moller Ngli Hof Pianofortefabrik. Patent Kiobenhavn. $5,000. 310-456-9475

@Header:Antiques Wanted

@normal:**WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE** by propmaster. Interested in all: CAMERAS – TUBE AUDIO – WATCHES – OLD WEST. Make $$$. Clean out your closet/garage. Call Jack at 818-348-1320

@Header:Auto Sports Utility

@normal:87 GMC SUBURBAN 3/4 TON . Super clean, low miles, many extras. Original owner. $4,850 obo. 310-457-4241

@Header:Autos American

@normal:1987 CHEVY CAVALIER CONVERTIBLE. 75,000 miles. One owner. Power steering, power brakes, power top, power windows, cruise, tilt, air. Very petty – very sporty. $2850. 310-782-7349

@Header:Autos German

@normal:1981 VW WESTFALIA VANAGON POP-TOP CAMPER. Good condition. 131K miles. AM/FM cassette. Bunk beds, stove, frig, etc. Last year of the air-cooled engine. $2,500 obo. 310-457-4819

@Header:Autos Italian

@normal:ITALIAN SPORTS CAR – ’86 BERTONE. Original owner. Sharp, red, very low mileage. Mint condition. One of a kind. Once in a lifetime deal. $5,000. Call 310-456-2424.

@Header:Autos Wanted

@normal:DONATE ANY VEHICLE, ANY CONDITION. Receive high blue book value guaranteed, for tax write off! Free pick-up within 24 hours. “Donated Auto”. Toll free 1-888-829-9748

@Header:Building Supplies

@normal:MALIBU MASONRY SUPPLY 3730 Cross Creek Road. 456-9444.

@Header:Business Opportunities

@normal:******ADVERTISE STATEWIDE!****** Place a 25-word classified ad for $450. Your ad will run in 200+ California newspaper. Combined circurlation over 3.3 million. For information, call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Rae.

@normal:INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Build your own financial independence. Full training provided, work from your own home, be your own boss, earn what you are worth! Bear Mountain Marketing @1-805-633-3473. (Please leave your name, complete mailing address with zipcode & phone number with area code.) We will mail you our FREE Informational Booklet right away! or log on to http://www.cash911.com/meg

@normal:**BASKIN ROBBINS – 31 FLAVORS** Interested in starting one in Malibu? Call Carter ad (949) 240-0418. I have a good location!

@normal:LOCAL CANDY ROUTE. 30 vending machines. Earn approximately $800/day. All for $9,995. Call 1-800-998-VEND Cal*Scan

@normal:THIS IS NOT a get rich quick deal!! But earning potential of telephone card machines is unlimited! Investment req’d. Free sample. 1-800-876-3326 CardMart of America. Cal*Scan

@normal:AT & T BELL PAYPHONES. Local sites. Prime sites $150K year potential. Lowest prices. 800-800-3470 24 hrs. Cal*Scan

@normal:AREA PEPSI/COKE Route. Major co. offers 50 machines w/locations. Earn $100K yearly. 800-387-9418 Cal*Scan

@normal:REESE’S Pre-established routes available in this area. $98K in 1 yr. Minimum investment under $5,000. 1-888-246-9485 Cal*Scan

@Header:Child Care

@normal:***CHILD CARE PROVIDER/HOUSEKEEPING*** Housecleaning $60/DAY. Nanny/housekeeper $300/week. Houseman/cook $400/week. Call Teresa at 310-446-9731

@normal:SAFE LOVING CHILDCARE PROVIDED in warm environment w/emphasis on learning, good citizenship. Seeking to care for one child ages 2-4, two days a week. Please contact Alice Painter at 310-456-6885.

@Header:Child Development

@normal:DO YOU NEED IN YOUR HOME EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES? Qualified child development & speech therapists. “You and me” group for children, birth to three with special needs. Coming soon. 310-456-1585

@Header:Computer Services

@Normal:COMPUTER SERVICES. Learn to be proficient in Windows. *Word processing – MS Word & WordPerfect *Accounting – Quicken & QuickBooks *Spreadsheets – Excel & Lotus *Internet – Netscape & E-Mail. Expert, Friendly Instruction at Reasonable Rates. Individual lessons with your computer or ours. 310-456-9706 or 818-991-2871

@normal:***MALIBU COMPUTER TUTOR*** Get comfortable with your computer & master the Internet. Set up, install and personal instruction on any program. Don’t get frustrated, call Damon at 310-567-0024.

@normal:**CREATIVE COMPUTING** Baby Boomers “I can have you Surfing the Net in 2 hours!” Learning made fun & easy. Private lessons. Basics, Microsoft Word, Works, Quicken, Stock Portfolios. 310-454-1457

@Header:Construction

@NORMAL:A to Z HOME IMPROVEMENTS. No job too large or too small. Carpentry, painting, tile, retaining walls, decks, masonry, dog houses, and more. Honest, reasonable, reliable. Local references. Bill 310-317-2221

@normal:MALIBU CONTRACTOR, MASTER CARPENTER, serving Malibu 23 years. New construction, remodels, design. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Impeccable references. Hands on construction & supervision. Phone **UHLER CONSTRUCTION** 310-457-5668 License #515395

@Header:Contractor

@normal:SID D. FERRIS ENTERPRISES General Contractor, Additions, Remodels, New Construction. 1-800-784-2017.

@Header:Domestic Help

@normal:***CHILD CARE PROVIDER/HOUSEKEEPING*** Housecleaning $60/DAY. Nanny/housekeeper $300/week. Houseman/cook $400/week. Call Teresa at 310-446-9731

@Header:Drapes

@normal:MALIBU INTERIORS Shutters/blinds. Repairs, sales. Free estimates. 310-457-7366.

@Header:Electric

@normal:RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL. We do everything electrical, no job is too big or too small. See our ad in the Service Directory for Specials. CALL US at 800-660-8076

@Header:Employment Wanted

@normal:EXCELLENT PERSONAL ASSISTANT. Energetic, reliable, discreet, self-starter, enthusiastic. Managerial/organizational skills, detailed oriented. Multi-tasked, computer proficient. Excellent Malibu references available. 310-457-2612

@normal:***PRIVATE DRIVER*** Malibu resident looking for full-time driving position. Your car or mine. Also can provide airport transportation. Beeper #310-610-2942

@normal:PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, Irish, nonsmoking, nondrinking, vegetarian, available to house sit during June, July, August, preferable in Malibu/Pacific Palisades/PCH area. Can provide maintenance & gardening, etc. Excellent references.

Tel/Fax 011 353 404 61248. e-mail; tomreynolds_98@Yahoo.com

@normal:MATURE COUPLE AVAILABLE FOR HOUSESITTING beginning May 1st. Would consider small rental on property. Excellent references. 310-457-7966

@normal:SAFE LOVING CHILDCARE PROVIDED in warm environment w/emphasis on learning, good citizenship. Seeking to care for one child ages 2-4, two days a week. Please contact Alice Painter at 310-456-6885

@normal:EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN. Tree trimming, hillside cleanups, painting, fences, railroad tie steps, autobody work. Many talents. Honest & reliable. Many local references. Call 310-578-7013 or Beeper 213-288-5812

@normal:CAREGIVER/CARETAKER, houseman. Local gentleman will drive, shop, cook, clean, maintain, repair, smile & enable. Part or full time. Please call Joe @ 310-317-2082

@Header:Employment Services

@normal:GET PAID $15 – $30 per hour processing insurance claims for local doctor’s office. Complete training provided. Computer & modem required. Call 800-942-8141 ext. 6. Cal*Scan

@Header:Finances

@normal:******ADVERTISE STATEWIDE!****** Place a 25-word classified ad for $450. Your ad will run in 200+ California newspaper. Combined circurlation over 3.3 million. For information, call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Rae.

@normal:GET OUT OF debt free!! Credit Counseling Centers of America (member NFFCC). Free debt consolidation, lower payments, interest. Stop collector calls. Non-profit 1-877-936-2222. Toll Free Cal*Scan

@normal:REFINANCE YOUR HOME! Credit, good or bad. No-Doc Loans available. Get cash or consolidate debts. ACG Financial toll free 1-888-991-4224. ext 4 Cal*Scan

@normal:OVER YOUR HEAD in debt??? Do you need more breathing room??? Debt consolidation, no qualifying!!! *FREE consultation (800)556-1548 www.anewhorizon.org Licensed, bonded, non-profit/National Co. Cal*Scan

@normal:REFINANCE FAST!! By phone! Need second chance? Credit problems – Bankruptcy – Foreclosures —OK. Low interest. (#01163658/DRE verification #916-227-0931) Platinum Capital – nationwide Lender. 1-800-699-Lend www.platinumcapital.com Cal*Scan

@normal:CREDIT PROBLEMS? VISA Card – No credit check. Requirements: 18+, US Citizen, must have checking account. Phone approval. 1-800-737-0073. Issued by Merrick Bank, SLC, UT. Cal*Scan

@Header:Flea Market

@normal:HAVE YOU ADVERTISED IN OUR “FLEA MARKET” YET?? IF NOT, JUST GIVE US A CALL & WE WILL BE GLAD TO RUN YOUR AD; OR WE WILL RENEW IT. 310-456-5507 Ext. 108 or Fax 310-456-8986

@normal:LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS, for apartment building. 6 assorted glass globes. $11. 829-1568

@normal:WINDSURFING EQUIPMENT, 3 masses, 2 sails, 2 bows, misc. $100 takes all. 457-1171

@normal:VAPORIZER, “Devilbiss” works fine. $5. 829-1568

@normal:DODGER BASEBALL CAP from 9/30/82, 10th player. $10. 829-1568

@normal:CRUTCHES, aluminum. Adjustable, 5’10”-6’6″ $10. 829-1568

@normal:CHRISTMAS ITEMS. Centerpiece, tins, miscellaneous stuff. All for $15. 829-1568.

@normal:CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS MUG 1977. $6. 829-1568

@normal:BIKE, Murray mountain bike. Needs some work. Best offer. 457-1171

@normal:MANUAL. for Porsche 924/Turbo. 1976-1982. $8. 829-1568

@normal:BAR STOOL, no arms. Swivels, adjustable 23″ to 32″. $15. 829-1568

@normal:REFRIGERATOR, White. 21.6 cubic ft. w/side-by-side freezer. $150. 456-5507×104

@normal:FREEZER, large white upright. $125. 456-5507 x 104

@normal:SEWING MACHINE TABLE. Folding top & one drawer. $50 obo. 457-1171

@normal:BOOKS, Collection of 1st edition. Wizard of Oz, etc. $100. 457-5284.

@normal:DRYER, Gas. Maytag heavy duty. Cream color. Works well $99. 457-1457

@normal:IRONING BOARD. Good condition, perfect. $5. 829-1568

@normal:VENETIEN BLINDS. 31-1/4″x68-3/4 “w/TVC slats. Never used. $20. 829-1568

@normal:SKIS. Rossignal Strato. 6’6″. Includes binding & boots. (Size 12) $85. Firm. 454-4272

@normal:SWIMMING LAP COUNTER. Like new. $35. Firm. 454-4272

@normal:HAND WEIGHTS & VINYL PADDED WORK OUT BENCH. 12 weights, 2.5 -10 pounds. Everything $35. 457-1784

@normal:WASHER/DRYER. Maytag electronic, stack. White. Excellent condition. $500. 457-1345

@normal:ANIMAL CAGE. Approx. 5’x’5’x3′. 2 shelves. Like new. $500. 310-456-2424

@normal:CHAIRS, 3 oak swivel back, med. size. Excellent conditon. Corduroy seat covers. $60/pair. 457-6000

@normal:DRYER, working, gas Speed Queen. Heavy duty. $60. 457-1100

@normal:FUTON, queen, oak frame, batik print cover. $75. 589-2781

@normal:PLAYGROUND LITLLE TYPES PLAYHOUSE. Bright colors. Good condition. $95. 456-3830

@normal:BED. electric twin. Extra long w/sheets. Good conditon. $99. 457-7748

@normal:DESK, computer. Brand new. White. $20. 317-0560

@normal:BED & MATTRESS, twin w/storage drawers underneath. Brand new. $75. 317-0560

@normal:MIRROR/STORAGE UNIT , white. Tall 6’x2′ mirror rotates in a storage unit for clothes, etc. Brand new. $75. 317-0560

@normal:CRIB. White lacquer. Multiple heights. 2 drawers. Arched ends. Good condition. $100. 457-3111×55

@normal:FAX MACHINE. Panasonic. Integrated speaker phone/answering system. In box. $75. 457-3111×55

@Header:Flooring

@normal:VIKING FLOORS Specializing in Installation & Finishing of all types of flooring. 310-457-7823.

@Header:For Sale

@normal:DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME. 1,400 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Huge living room w/fireplace. Big kitchen w/skylights. Laundry room. Dining room, office. Beautiful design. Must see. Must be moved. $30,000 obo. 323-876-0515

@normal:REMOTE CONTROL HELICOPTER. Top of the line. Everything needed including 6 channel Futaba remote radio. Paid $1200.00. Sacrifice $600.00 obo. 310-782-7349.

@normal:REFRIGERATOR, white, 21.6 cubic feet with side-by-side freezer. $150. FREEZER, large white upright. $125. Call Dick at 310-456-5507 ext. 104

@normal:FOR SALE. 6 piece oak dresser desk set sold complete or separate. $50 each piece or $250 whole set. Small under counter refrigerator $35. Love seat, blue fabric $50. Bay window $50. Call 457-5250

@normal:GRAND PIANO. 1800s Hornung & Moller Ngli Hof Pianofortefabrik. Patent Kiobenhavn. $5,000. 310-456-9475

@NORMAL:WOLFF TANNING BEDS. TAN AT HOME Buy direct and SAVE. Commercial/Home units from $199.00. Low monthly payments. Free color catalog. Call today. 1-800-842-1310 Cal*Scan

@normal:STEEL BULIDINGS SALE: 5,000+ sizes. 40x60x14, $8,614; 50x75x14, $11,266; 60x100x16, $17,556. Mini-storage. 40×160, 32 units, $17,228. Free brochures. www.sentinelbuilding.com Sentinel Buildings, 800-327-0790. Ext 79. Cal*Scan

@normal:18″ DIRECTV Satellite System. Single $69. Two box systems $149. 3 months free programming. www.Integratedsatellite.com Authorized dealer. Open 7 days 1-800-325-7836 #00115 Cal*Scan

@Header:Garage Sales

@normal:WHEN YOU ADVERTISE WITH THE MALIBU TIMES you will receive FREE Garage Sale signs & arrows. Call us at 310-456-5507 Ext. 108 to place your Garage Sale Classified Ad.

@normal:ESTATE SALE: Office furniture, dirt bike, bedroom furniture, clothes from Friends, boy’s clothes, designer women’s clothes, ’30s rattan furniture. Sat. & Sun. May 8 & 9. 10:00am-4:00pm. 28861 SELFRIDGE.

@normal:GARAGE SALE IN MY APARTMENT. Sofa bed/couch w/love seat to match, kitchen table w/4 matching chairs, entertainment center, lamps, end tables & much, much more! Saturday Only Noon to 4pm. 23901 CIVIC CENTER WAY. APARTMENT 131, Malibu.

@Header:Glass

@normal:MALIBU GLASS & Mirror & Screens 3547 Winter Canyon Road. 310-456-1844.

@Header:Handyman

@normal:**NEATNIK CONSTRUCTION**. Carpentry, decks, wood floors, tilework, interior & exteror painting & remodeling. Responsible Malibu property owner. Reasonable. Excellent Malibu references. 310-457-5214

@NORMAL:A to Z HOME IMPROVEMENTS. No job too large or too small. Carpentry, painting, tile, retaining walls, decks, masonry, dog houses, and more. Honest, reasonable, reliable. Local references. Bill 310-317-2221

@normal:MALIBU RESIDENT SINCE CHILDHOOD Handyman with many local references in painting, drywall repair, repair & installation of decks & fences, of plumbing & more. Call Alain at 310-457-4666

@normal:EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN. Tree trimming, hillside cleanups, painting, fences, railroad tie steps, autobody work. Many talents. Honest & reliable. Many local references. Call 310-578-7013 or Beeper 213-288-5812

@Header:Hauling

@normal:TREE TRIMMING, CLEAN UPS, HAULING. Hillsides, yards. Local Referenced. 310-317-1674. Pgr. 310-299-5189

@normal:CLEANUP SERVICE. 20 years experience. Demolition, brush removal, concrete & asphalt removal, gardens trimmed. 310-457-3796

@Header:Health & Fitness

@normal:**20 YEARS EXPERIENCE** Certified acupressurist & Reiki practicitioner. Beneficial for everything from neck & back pain to asthma & severe stress. Appointments in your home. Gentle. Powerful. Deeply peaceful healing. Call Anandamayi at 310-589-2946.

@normal:SYNERGETIC TOUCH MASSAGE blends reflexology, acupressure, Swedish massage to enhance the holistic self to heal, maintain wellness, balance, strength, acuteness & stillness. Welcomes children, elderly, pregnancies, couples, groups. In/Out calls. 1-2 hours session. Louretta Walker 323-934-8996

@Header:Help Wanted

@normal:HELP WANTED FOR busy Malibu answering service. Full-time, part-time, day and evening shifts available. Call 310-317-2195 for more information.

@normal:PHOTOJOURNALISM INTERNSHIP. The Malibu Times is looking for a photojournalist intern to learn all aspects of newspaper photojournalism & darkroom work & earn professional clips. Interns may shoot civic meetings, community activities, sports events, etc., write photo captions, assist in all phases of production. Must have experience on school or community newspaper, or equivalent. Internships qualify for credit at some schools. Includes small stipend. Internship last 4-6 months, 15 hours per week minimum, Tuesday production hours, other hours flexible. Call Dany Margolies, associate editor, at 310-456-5507 ext. 109, or fax resume/samples to 310-456-8986

@normal:WORK FROM HOME – EARN EXTRA INCOME. $800-$3500 PT/FT. Call 1-800-714-5653 for free information or log on to http://www.hbn.com and please use the access code 5819

@normal:**THE MALIBU TIMES** is looking for a part-time Inside Advertising & Telemarketer person to sell special sections. Salary plus commission. Sales experience preferred. Call Rae at 310-456-5507, Ext 108 or fax your resume to 310-456-8986

@normal:ARE YOU A NEWS HOUND! The Malibu Times is looking for experienced reporters with an itch to cover government & fast-breaking stories. Call Arnold York, publisher at 310-456-5507 ext 101 or for immediate consideration fax clips to 310-456-8986

@normal:RECEPTIONISTS/ADMIN. Excellent long & short-term opportunities with high-profile companies. Experience w/multi-line phone system, have MSword. Good organizational skills. Call 310-826-3828

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PSYCHIC. Busy Malibu Psychic seeks intelligent person w/ability to prioritize multiple tasks, sense of humor, willingness to help others, great telephone, communication skills and writing ability. Computer/email/website maintenance experience a must! Minimum 3 years office experience. Long-term, permanent, part-time. M-F, 1-6:30pm. Fax 310-457-0993

@normal:ORTHODONTIC RDA Prestigious orthodonic office offering “prestigious” salary/benefits. Exceptional opportunity. Fax resume: 310-459-3826 or call 310-454-0317

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for a full or part-time Advertising Salesperson. Salary plus commission. Some sale experience necessary (will train). Call Arnold York at 310-456-5507 ext. 101 or fax your resume to 310-456-8986

@normal:CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY LADY in family home. Non-smoker, local driving, clean, honest, reliable, experienced, compassionate. 5 to 6 days per week. Fax resume & references 310-457-5382.

@normal:FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY INTERN. Flexible hours, flexible days. No pay. Call David at 310-457-5254

@normal:COUNSELOR: Experienced substance abuse/dual diagnosis counselors needed for a 6 bed adult residential treatment facility in Malibu. Day, evening & overnight shifts available. Lead recovery groups. Contact Sherri. 818-363-5630

@normal:FRED SANDS REALTORS MALIBU seeks F/T Receptionist (M-F, 9-6) & P/T Receptionist (Sat/Su, 9-6) to answer busy phones, greet visitors & perform office duties. MUST be service oriented team player & work well under pressure. RE experience a +. Call Sally for interview. 310-456-3638

@normal:PART-TIME ASSISTANT NEEDED for busy realtor. Real Estate license required. Computer literate. Experience necessary. Very fast paced office. Available immediately. Ask for Brenda or Irene. 310-456-1747 Ext. 356

@normal:PART-TIME ASSISTANT needed for design firm. Courteous phone skills, light typing & filing. 10 hours/week, flexible schedule. $8.00/hour in Malibu. Call 310-457-5252 for inquiries.

@normal:OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR. Exciting opportunity to manage the office operations of growing religious organization. The successful candidate will have 5 years of verifiable experience (preferably in non profit organization), excellent people & communication skills. S/he will be a self-starter, detail-oriented & capable of handling multiple tasks w/the ability to prioritize & organize. Responsibilities will include interface w/organization members & community leaders; strong computer skills, including maintenance of databases, speadsheets & word processing: Coordination of public information w/local media, coordination of events & programs. Fax resume to 310-456-8517

@normal:CHEF, CASHIER, SERVERS, BARTENDER needed for family dining restaurant. Experience preferred. Come in for an interview. 22969 Pacific Coast Highway. 310-456-6106

@normal:PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING FIRM seeking Account Executives. Attractive financial rewards with a technologically advanced consulting firm. Take control of your life! Email resumes to: mjs@unisourcentc.com or Fax to 310-456-0550 attnMJS.

@normal:ADMIN. OFFICE MANAGER: MacComps, ad layout, can work independently, some marketing exp., good with people. We are a Seminar Company in Santa Monica. Fax resume 818-706-8683.

@normal:NEW BUSINESS seeks intelligent, motivated, nature & health loving people w/excellent communication skills to fill several positions immediately due to rapid expansion. Call 310-990-2256.

@normal:GUIDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MALIBU is looking for experienced busboy, server & bartender. Please call Vassil at 310-456-1979

@normal:PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION available in busy Malibu office. Please fax resume to: 310-456-3742

@normal:DENTAL OFFICE MANAGER/ORTHO R.D.A., Malibu office seeks energetic individual to join our fun-loving practice.

Must love children & be a team player. Fax resume: 310-456-8627 or call 310-456-3306

@normal:AVON PRODUCTS – Start your based business. Work flexible hours. Enjoy unlimited earnings. Call toll free (888)942-4053. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER COVENANT TRANSPORT $1,000 sign-on bonus for Exp. Company Drivers. 1-800-441-4394. Owner Operators – Call toll free 1-888-667-3729. Bud Meyer Truck Lines. Refrigerated hauling call toll free 1-877-283-6393 Solo Drivers & Contractors. Cal*Scan

@normal:AIR FORCE. Great career opportunities available for high school grads, ages 17-27. Plus up to $9,000 enlistment bonus if you qualify! For an information packet, call 1-800-423-USAF or visit www.airforce.com Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVERS-EARN TO 37 cents/mile! Consistent miles. More hometime. Great benefits. Great equipment. Western/48 states. 3yrs. OTR + 1yr flatbed. Combined Transport 1-800-290-2327. Cal*Scan

@normal:C.D.L. DRIVERS – Now hiring experienced & inexperienced flatbed drivers. Good pay, excellent benefits with retirement. Pete Conventionals. Specialized hauling. Sioux City, Iowa. 1-800-831-0870. Doug – Harry. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER – THE FLORILLI Corporation. dDon’t jump around, plant your feet with our fleet. No NYC, or New England states. Good Hometime. Excellent miles. Call 1-800-240-1703 Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVERS-WE NEED relief drivers! More hometime! Flexible work schedules *Earn 24-36K/yr + benefits *3 yrs OTR + 1yr flatbed. Combined Transport 1-800-290-2327. Cal*Scan

@normal:$500 SIGN ON BONUS Drive to own – No $ down, no credit check….96-98 Prosleepers/condos – 80 cents all miles. Company drivers – up to 35 cents per mile 2500+ miles per week. 2 yrs. CDL exper. Call today! 800-843-8308 or 800-843-3364 Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER – GREAT PAY and high miles! Plus 100 new freightliners, 80% west coast runs, 99% no-touch, 401(k). Qual-Com. in-cab e-mail. Call today! John Christner Trucking. 1-800-528-3675 Cal*Scan

@normal:ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS. Selling tested, proven, guaranteed or your money back professional financial products. We close all sales. Commission. Call toll free Sterling 1-800-320-9895 ext. 9063.

@normal:SALES F/T – P/T People needed immediately. $800 week + comm. No experience, work from home as a mortgage refund processor, legal & easy, Govt. approved. 1-800-884-4565 Cal*Scan

@normal:PART-TIME R-U-FUNNY?? Teach fun traffic school classes Sat, Sun & Eves…$10/hr. Bilingual a plus. 800-241-3953 Cal*Scan

@Header:Home Care

@normal:CAREGIVER/CARETAKER, houseman. Local gentleman will drive, shop, cook, clean, maintain, repair, smile & enable. Part or full time. Please call Joe @ 310-317-2082

@Header:Horses

@normal:STALLS FOR LEASE in small, private, luxury barn. Turn-out, fly spray system, stereo, phone, fabulous. Near town & trails. For information, call 310-456-7272

@Header:Housekeeping

@normal:EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER. 20 years experience in Malibu area. Part-time or full-time. Live out. General house cleaning, laundry & ironing. Understands English. Responsible & dependable. Excellent references. 213-387-7227

@normal:I CLEAN HOUSES & APARTMENTS. 10 years of experience working in the city of Malibu. I do a very nice job. I like kids & pets. Very good references. My reference: Mrs. Nancy 310-457-8380. If someone needs my services, please call Sherry 323-735-5372, after 7:00pm.

@normal:HOUSEKEEPING. 2 or 3 days per week. I do a very nice job. I have 10 years working experience in Santa Monica. I like kids & pets. Own transportation. Very good references. (My reference: Mr. Bill at 310-394-7710). If you need my services please call Nora at (323) 734-1228.

@Header:Housesitting

@normal:PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, Irish, nonsmoking, nondrinking, vegetarian, available to house sit during June, July, August, preferable in Malibu/Pacific Palisades/PCH area. Can provide maintenance & gardening, etc. Excellent references. Tel/Fax 011 353 404 61248. e-mail; tomreynolds_98@Yahoo.com

@normal:MATURE COUPLE AVAILABLE FOR HOUSESITTING beginning May 1st. Would consider small rental on property. Excellent references. 310-457-7966

@Header:Landscaping

@Normal:MALIBU PLANTSCAPING. Interior & Exterior plant care design and maintenance. Call 310-457-1625.

@Header:Lost & Found

@normal:FREE LOST & FOUND ADS. Have you lost a pet or found an article? Please call our Classified Dept. at 310-456-5507 Ext 108 and we will be glad to take your classified ad at NO CHARGE.

@normal:LOST GOLD NECKLACE. Saturday, April 17th near Hughes & Sav-On parking lot. Sentimental value. **REWARD** Call 310-589-9152

@normal:***REWARD*** Lost silver necklace w/heart shape diamond pendant. Lost 4/27 in Cross Creek or Malibu Colony shopping centers. Very sentimental. Please call 310-589-8800

@normal:FOUND men’s wedding band at 76 Station at Webb Way. Call Jeff at 310-456-3521

@Header:Massage

@normal:SYNERGETIC TOUCH MASSAGE blends reflexology, acupressure, Swedish massage to enhance the holistic self to heal, maintain wellness, balance, strength, acuteness & stillness. Welcomes children, elderly, pregnancies, couples, groups. In/Out calls. 1-2 hours session. Louretta Walker 323-934-8996

@normal:**20 YEARS EXPERIENCE** Certified acupressurist & Reiki practicitioner. Beneficial for everything from neck & back pain to asthma & severe stress. Appointments in your home. Gentle. Powerful. Deeply peaceful healing. Call Anandamayi at 310-589-2946.

@Header:Mobile Homes

@normal:DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME. 1,400 sq. ft. , 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Huge living room w/fireplace. Big kitchen w/skylights. Laundry room. Dining room, office. Beautiful design. Must see. Must be moved. $30,000 obo. 323-876-0515

@normal:YOU’RE INVITED! ANNIVERSARY open house! Largest sales event of year…right now. Unheard of low prices. Save thousands…America’s most popular RVs. Call Saddleback – Free. 1-877-690-8090 Cal*Scan

@Header:Mobile Services

@normal:HAWAIIAN LIGHTS CO. MOBILE SERVICE. Electric garage doors, landscape lighting, car stereos & alarms. Indoor lighting replacement. Assemble audio & computer wall units. Local resident w/references. Paul the Hawaiian 310-457-9611, pager 310-841-9974

@Header:Musical Instruction

@normal:PIANO & VOCAL TRAINING. All ages. Indiana University grad & childhood learning specialist. (Speech, diction, projection – adults) Other tutoring available. Long-time Malibu resident w/refs. Local number, 310-689-1000 Ext. 5560

@normal:DRUM LESSONS From children to professionals. Over 30 years experience. Records, film, concerts & teaching. Now accepting a limited number of students. Will Ornelas. 310-456-9457. References & credits upon request.

@Header:Painting

@normal:**THE FAUX ‘HO** Certified interior designer specializes in decorative paint finishes for every surface of your home or office. Standard painting services also available. Call Patricia at 323-874-0937 or 323-854-0848

@Header:Party Services

@normal:

• ***BEAR TO BEAR BALLOONS***
• Balloons & Bouquets for all Occasions. Now carrying BEANIE BABIES 21217 Pacific Coast Highway & Rambla Pacifico, Malibu. Call 310-456-9746.

@Header:Personals

@normal:******ADVERTISE STATEWIDE!****** Place a 25-word classified ad for $450. Your ad will run in 200+ California newspaper. Combined circurlation over 3.3 million. For information, call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Rae.

@normal:YOUNG? RICH? SINGLE? Well our syndicated call-in dating show caters to millions of people like you & will make its investor/partners extremely wealthy by the new millennium. If you are serious about making money from a real entertainment project, call Michael at 1(800) 921-5525. 9am-5pm PST.

@normal:**ATTENTION: LINDA LOFTUS!** 42ish, went to Chino State for just one year 1975-76. Was married & divorced with one baby who now is 20ish. Please call Greg at (530) 544-6100

@Header:Picture Framing

@normal:MALIBU GALLERY Serving Malibu’s picture framing and art collector needs since 1981. Colony Plaza (near Ralph’s). 310-456-5393.

@Header:Plant Care

@normal:MALIBU PLANTSCAPING. Quality plant care. Interior & exterior plant design & maintenance. Commercial, residential. 310-457-1625

@Header:Plumbing

@normal:McDERMOTT PLUMBING & PUMPING. Residential, commercial. Call on us to handle what ever comes up. 24-hour emergency service. Plumbing 310-456-2286, Pumping 310-456-1173

@normal:**AMERICAN QUALITY PLUMBING** Repair

• Repipe
• Remodel. Competitive Rates. Same day service. Lic#636701. Call 818-992-7616

@Header:Private Investigator

@normal:PRIVATE EYE FOR HIRE! Discreet and confidential. Call Paris Stone P.I. Specializing in cheating and divorce. 818-340-ISPY (4779). 24 Hours. e-mail: coolspy@earthlink.net. Web: www.parisindustries.com/pi.html

@normal:SPIES LIKE US INVESTIGATIONS. Specializing in surveillance, domestic, child custody, video photography, counter-surveillance, nanny-cams, criminal, and civil investigations. PI#20786. 310-455-1861 Topanga, or 805-230-5552, Westlake Village.

@Header:Real Estate

@normal:******ADVERTISE STATEWIDE!****** Place a 25-word classified ad for $450. Your ad will run in 200+ California newspaper. Combined circurlation over 3.3 million. For information call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Rae.

@normal:***JULIAN GETAWAY*** New 5000′ Craftsman style home on 20 view acres. Pristine forest/lake views. Gregarious design with private spaces, 12 seat Dolby Digital THX theater. Fine architectural details & quality technology wiring & features. 1 hour to San Diego or desert. $2.49M. Videos & brochures available. Design/Build lots available. C. Banker, Anita Rich 818-788-5400

@normal:AZ’s BEST BARGAINS. 36 acres – $19,900. Beautiful ranch a perfect 6,100′ climate. Views of San Francisco Peaks & Grand Canyon. Affordable financing. Hurry! Call AZLR 1-877-244-8439. Cal*Scan

@normal:ARIZONA NORTHWEST. 40 acres – $15,900. Great getaway ranch with awesome views. Abundant ground water. E-Z terms. Call AZLR 1-888-244-5263. Cal*Scan

@normal:5 ACRES SOUTHERN California – $60.00 down, $60.00 monthly (10% interest, 1% month, 18 years) or $5,995 cash! Includes oil, mineral, water rights!! Owner!!! 949-361-6420. Cal*Scan

@Header:Real Estate Commercial

@normal:**BASKIN ROBBINS – 31 FLAVORS** Interested in starting one in Malibu? Call Carter ad (949) 240-0418. I have a good location!

@Header:Real Estate Lots

@normal:MALIBU LA COSTA BEACH CLUB. Share for sale. Make offer. Can be reached at 310-456-8914.

@Header:Real Estate Out of State

@normal:250 ACRE N.Y. STATE FARM SALE OR EXCHANGE for Malibu property. 5 bedroom farmhouse, barn, pond, privacy & views. Owner/Agent asking $275,000. 1-800-920-9342 LANDMARK R.E. CO.

@Header:Rentals

@normal:2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, large sunny condo w/view, balcony, pool/spa at Kanan & PCH. Parking in carport w/2 spaces. Available 5/1. $1,650/month. 310-456-3411 or 310-456-1160

@normal:MONTE NIDO/MALIBU CANYON SPANISH HOME on 1+acre of oak dotted privacy. 3+3. Living room, dining room, family room. “Sun room”. Bonus room. 2 fireplaces. Spa, sport court. Las Virgenes schools. Lease/rent. $3,800/month. 818-591-8946

@normal:OCEAN VIEW CONDO FOR LEASE. 2 bedroom, 2 baths. Balcony. Convenient Malibu Civic Center location. Pool, tennis, sauna. Security building. $1,650/month. 805-724-1157

@normal:SPECTACULAR BEACHFRONT TOWNHOUSE. 2 bedrooms +family room, 3 baths. Close in. Fireplace. Roof windows, light/bright. 2 decks, garage. Beautifully furnished. Short-term or summer rental $4,200/month, or call for a long-term a long-term rate. 415-665-5411

@normal:3,000 SQUARE FOOT BROAD BEACH HOME. 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Double master. Ceramic tile floors, 13 skylights. Perfect for 2 families or roommates. Month to month or lease option available. $5,000/month OR $3,000/month duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 310-457-7179.

@normal:GREAT OCEAN VIEW AT COUNTY LINE. One bedroom, 1 bath. Newly painted & new carpeting. Balcony. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. One-lease. $1,200/month. 310-364-8928, or 818-703-7041

@normal:BEACHFRONT APARTMENT- HUGE STUDIO (750 sq. ft.) for rent. Large full-size kitchen, laundry, parking. Close-in location. Includes utilities, cable. New carpet, paint. Long-term $1,750/month. Summer $3,400/month. 310-456-7112. Available now.

@normal: 2 CONDOS -EXQUISITE POOL CARBON BEACH 84. Best beach, building, price, best for children. No pets. Lease/summer. Furnished, one queen bed. $2,700-$3,000 (Lease). Summer $3,000-$3,500/month. 3 bedroom, $5,000. Starting June/July. 310-454-2628

@normal:HOME FOR RENT MALIBU WEST: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/large backyard in lovely quiet neighborhood. Laundry facilities, garden, private beach rights, community tennis courts included. $3,200/month. Available 6/1/99. 310-398-6502

@normal:LIVE RIGHT ON THE OCEAN. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Fireplace. 2 decks. Close to town. Newly renovated. Available mid May, summer or yearly. Furnished or unfurnished. Storage. Parking. 310-456-3150 Ext 3

@normal:CORRAL CANYON LEASE. 2+1 single family home with wonderful ocean views. Light & open with hardwood floors & great decks. $2,000/month. Owner/Broker – Sara & Paul Grisanti. 310-456-1925 or 310-317-9327

@normal:ONE BEDROOM, one bath apartment Malibu Road. Beach access across the street. One person, no pets. $1,150/month. 310-456-8612

@normal:TO LEASE: CHARMING, LIGHT AIRY, CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE IN PT. DUME. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Open kitchen. High ceiling w/large windows. Fireplace. Deck. Ocean view. Private beach key. (Also available for Summer Rental) $1,800/month. Call Avery Falkner at 310-457-6851 or 310-456-4155.

@Header:SUMMER COASTAL RENTALS

@normal:SHORT-TERM, POINT DUME. Completely furnished, large, homey 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment w/pool. Available May 15th or June 1, for 2 months or longer. $1,550/month + utilities (or exchange for NYC apartment). 310-457-8098

@normal:VACATION RENTAL AVAILABLE NOW, SERRA ROAD 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Fireplace. 3 ocean view decks. Walk to Surfrider’s Beach & shopping. No pets, smoking, drugs. Sleeps 6. $5,500/month. First/last security. 310-456-8889.

@normal:TO LEASE: CHARMING, LIGHT AIRY, CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE IN PT. DUME. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Open kitchen. High ceiling w/large windows. Fireplace. Deck. Ocean view. Private beach key. (Also available for Summer Rental) $1,800/month. Call Avery Falkner at 310-457-6851 or 310-456-4155.

@normal:SPECTACULAR BEACHFRONT TOWNHOUSE. 2 bedrooms +family room, 3 baths. Close in. Fireplace. Roof windows, light/bright. 2 decks, garage. Beautifully furnished. Short-term or summer rental $4,200/month, or call for a long-term a long-term rate. 415-665-5411

@normal:BEACHFRONT APARTMENT- HUGE STUDIO (750 sq. ft.) for rent. Large full-size kitchen, laundry, parking. Close-in location. Includes utilities, cable. New carpet, paint. Long-term $1,750/month. Summer $3,400/month. 310-456-7112. Available now.

@Header:Rentals To Share

@normal:EXCITING PROFESSIONAL seeking responsible roommate to share spectacular ocean front 4,000 sq. ft. home located on sand on Malibu Road. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, living/dining room, family room. Fireplace. Laundry. Garage. Deck. Breathtaking views. $2,400/month. 310-701-3277, 310-456-3036

@Header:Rental Wanted

@normal:GAY BODYBUILDER/PERSONAL TRAINER SEEKING room to rent in an estate w/ocean view or swimming pool. Will provide added security. Responsible, dependable, employed Excellent references. Needed immediately. Call 800-556-4163

@normal:PROFESSIONAL MALIBU COUPLE IS LOOKING townhouse or guest house. 2 bedroom. Prefers close in. Between $1,000 & $1,400/month. Long lease term. References upon request. Call Vassil at 310-456-1979.

@Header:Roofing

@normal: FOUR SEASONS ROOFING. All types of roofing & repairs. Licensed (#726424) Bonded & insured. Workmanship guaranteed. Residential, Commercial & Industrial. LOWEST RESIDENTIAL RATES IN LA! Free estimate. 310-317-9595, 310. Cell, 310-420-0293. Pager 800-417-6052

@normal:***OLYMPIC ROOFING*** Since 1969

• New Roofs
• Maintenance
• Repair Service. Quality Is Not Expensive….It’s Priceless! License #339689. Bonded. 818-993-0029

@normal:PAUL BANCROFT ROOFING, INC. Over 25 years custom quality service. New & Re-roofing, all types. Waterproofing. Commercial*Residential. We’re built on integrity! St. Lic.#467286. Call 818/888-7307

@Header:Rubbish Collection

@normal:ALADDIN DISPOSAL. Brush removal, drop body service, rent-a-bin. Commercial & residential. 310-457-1408. Malibu Customers.

@Header:Services

@normal:LETTER PERFECT: Letters, Resumes, Scripts, Manuscripts, Legal, Word Processing, Fax services available. Also, Computer Lessons, Learn Windows 95, & E-mail. Contact Karen 310-456-8625.

@normal:ORGANIZE THIS! Professional organizer. Whatever, wherever, whenever. Home/office set-up & maintenance. Moving/packing, spring cleaning, bill paying, address book, file system, inventory, time & space management. Gift Certificate & much more. Michelle@310-392-1206.

@normal:EXCELLENT PERSONAL ASSISTANT. Energetic, reliable, discreet, self-starter, enthusiastic. Managerial/organizational skills, detailed oriented. Multi-tasked, computer proficient. Excellent Malibu references available. 310-457-2612

@normal:PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, Irish, nonsmoking, nondrinking, vegetarian, available to house sit during June, July, August, preferable in Malibu/Pacific Palisades/PCH area. Can provide maintenance & gardening, etc. Excellent references. Tel/Fax 011 353 404 61248. e-mail; tomreynolds_98@Yahoo.com

@normal:DO YOU NEED IN YOUR HOME EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES? Qualified child development & speech therapists. “You and me” group for children birth to three with special needs. coming soon. 310-456-1585

@normal:***PRIVATE DRIVER*** Malibu resident looking for full-time driving position. Your car or mine. Also can provide airport transportation. Beeper #310-610-2942

@Header:Signs

@normal:****DOMINO ENTERPRISES**** Signs & Graphics, Murals & Fine Arts. Malibu Resident. Serving The Motion Picture Industry Since 1978. Call 310-317-4699

@Header:Tennis

@normal:***NUDE TENNIS*** Dry Gulch Ranch. Malibu Clay Court. A/B+ Players. Singles or doubles. Thursdays & Sundays, 1pm to sundown. Carter Ward 310-457-3807

@Header:Tile

@normal:TOPANGA ART TILE. Mirrors, tables, fountains, mosaics, lighting, sculpture, hand-made & hand-painted, porcelain tile, murals. 310-455-3359. Call for Appointment.

@normal:KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING SPECIALIST, ceramic tile, marble tiles, saltillo, prep. & installation plus full remodeling: carpentry, electrical & plumbing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Phone **UHLER CONSTRUCTION** 310-457-5668 License #515395

@Header:Tree Service

@normal:MALIBU TREE TRIMMING. Shaping, thinning, stump grinding, topping, pruning, feeding, removal, cabling, spraying. No charge for consultation or quote. Vincent Godoy, Owner. 456-6694

@Header:Wallpaper

@normal:**HOWARD WALLPAPER & PAINTING** Wallpaper Removal, Acoustical Ceiling Painting, Drywall, Plaster & Stucco Repair. 818-220-3689

@Header:Window Cleaning

@normal:BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS COMPANY. Professional window washing, carpet cleaning. Call 310-456-8707 today.

Every time you walk through the checkout line in Ralphs market and hand them your Ralphs Club Card, a computer records every purchase, every brand, every price, your name, your address, and likely your spouse’s name and address, the names and ages of your children, your telephone number, probably your driver’s license and your social security number, probably your age, your weight, your education, your income, the time, date and day of your purchases, and I’m sure a host of other things.

That computer may link with another bank of computers that does your credit card purchases, your video rentals, your cable channel choices, your “pay for view” choices, every site you visit on the Internet, your bank deposits and withdrawals, your credit card bills, the status of your accounts, and on and on.

That computer then links with another large, data-bearing computer and starts doing some very sophisticated analysis. Are you switching brands? Has your weight changed? Are you divorced? Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you have hemorrhoids? Have you increased your intake of red meat? Cigarettes? Booze? Antacids? What are you reading or watching, and how does that relate to what you buy, what you think, how you vote?

Welcome to the 21st century.

Thirty years ago, maybe a few academics worried about these kinds of things. Today, there are people out there who know more about you than you know about yourself. Whoever you think you are, they probably know better.

Let me give you an example of how this works in practice.

Your life insurance company does a

physical/psychological profile of their policy holders who live to a ripe, old age. They also do one of people who die younger. Now, understand they want you to live longer because they get to use your premium money longer, so they want to insure the former and avoid the latter. They know (and by the way, I’m making this up) that people who live in Southern California, educated, higher income, without certain genetic strains, of certain races or ethnic origins, without family history of cancer or mental illness, who don’t smoke, who drink 1.7 glasses of wine a day, who have 2.2 children, who don’t take drugs, who have no more than 1.3 divorces, and who use certain products that indicate health consciousness and have not had a major illness in seven years are the most likely to live 12 years longer than the average. Conversely, they know that divorce, drinking, loss of a job, emotional upset, and personal or family problems make you more prone to heart disease, cancer, accidents, etc. and make you a worse risk.

The more cynical might believe they may also want to track their policy holders, so as some change from low risk to high risk beyond certain parameters, they can dump them.

Added to that, in a few years we will all be using fingerprint or eye-scan identification scanners, from which they not only will be able to identify you but probably also be able to get a DNA sample from sweat residue or microscopic skin scrapings, which then can be automatically analyzed, coded and compared against previous samples to record changes.

This age of new technology can be wonderful, and it can also be terrible. It will allow us to genetically and biologically profile humans and their behavior and help them live longer, happier and healthier lives.

I must confess it also scares the hell out of me.

There isn’t much most of us can do to stop the coming age. In fact, we’re already there. All we can do is recognize that there are going to be abuses and that we have to do our best to protect against them. It’s a step-by-step battle — protecting medical records, restricting the use of data about yourself, supporting legislation that protects us.

There is currently a bill before the state legislature, SB 417, introduced by Sen. Debra Bowen of Redondo Beach. It’s called the “Supermarket Club Card Discount Disclosure Act of 1999” and according to the senator, “It targets the newly popular marketing programs used by supermarkets in which customers join a club and get a plastic ID card to use at the check stand for instant discounts. The bill forces supermarkets to give customers the right to prevent their purchases from being tracked and tied to their name, as well as the right to prevent supermarkets from selling personal information and individual consumer buying habits to marketers or other businesses.” The bill gives consumers an opt-out option.

Send a letter, fax or e-mail in support of the bill (SB 417) to:

Senator Debra Bowen

State Senate

Sacramento, CA 95814

email> senator.bowen@sen.ca.gov

fax> (916) 323-6056

Voters’ letters, faxes and e-mail help convince wavering senators and assembly members that a vote in support of the bill is a good vote.

(This letter is being written in response to Tom Hasse’s letter in the Malibu Surfside News.)

Dear Mr. Hasse:

There are a number of oxymorons that are germane to your discovery of the city of Malibu letter to the Malibu Surfside News editor. Act naturally, found missing, resident alien, genuine imitation, good grief, same difference, almost exactly, clearly misunderstood, political science and government organization come immediately to mind.

Doug O’Brien

It was indeed a sad, sad day when I read in The Malibu Times that our friend and business support person had met his demise in Guam. On behalf of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, and friends of Rand Ihle (Randy is what we affectionately called him), we would like to send our condolences to his family and those close to him. He was an outstanding civil servant and a great human being. He was always the utmost in professionalism and was happy to be of help to any one who asked. Randy’s cheerfulness, humor and bright smile will be missed.

There is a saying: “Bloom where you are planted” and Randy certainly did that during his 18 years in Malibu. So to honor Randy, I am personally making a donation to the PCH Highway beautification project.

Mary Lou Blackwood,

executive vice president