Re: “Tobacco tax stinks” [May 25 issue]

When people kill other people, they have to pay. When your cigarette industry kills people, like my husband, and so many dear friends, it has to pay.

Maybe now, with the new cigarette tax, fewer kids will become addicted and Medicare won’t go broke.

Canada figured it out years ago. At least, we’re getting smart.

Julie May

Dear Mr. Peeples:

Thank you for your response to our questions. I guess I was too lengthy in that and I guess the point of the note was lost because you haven’t answered it. My fault. I tend to go on.

But to make it as simple as possible: We assume you want to do this development in the Civic Center to earn a profit.

We assume you want this profit to be consistent with what you might earn with the same investment in other markets.

We don’t understand how you will earn this return without doing to us what us “prophets of doom” prophesy. That is cannibalization of the customers our friends, service providers and merchants enjoy now, increased traffic on the highway, and may be most importantly increased pressure on our already beleaguered city council and city treasury to defend what those of us who live here kind of see as the reason to live here.

How will you develop the rents necessary to make this a profitable investment without doing everything you have promised not to do. We really don’t understand how this is possible. We look at things like 15 percent return on equity and we can’t figure out how this is going to work.

As I said in my earlier note, we aren’t the big time tycoons so we may not understand the ins and outs of tax benefits or Lord knows whatever. What do you have in the project? What does your lender expect in the way of traffic? How many square feet will be for rent, what will you charge per square foot, what kind of gross traffic will someone like the Gap have to generate to pay that rent?

They aren’t unreasonable questions and life could get a lot easier if we had some reasonable answers.

Maybe this is an act of altruism. Maybe you really do want to help us. That’s an argument that we’re very ready to hear because we feel the same way about our town that you tell us is the way you feel.

Bill Dunne

Being a responsible pet owner means more than providing food and water for your cat or dog. It means safeguarding your pet with a name and address tagged collar. It means spaying and neutering you pets. In this way, they do not contribute to the cruelty of adding one more animal to the unwanted list

Over 13 million dogs and cats must be put to death at the shelters annually because they have no homes. If you are desiring a pet, please go to the animal shelter.

Pet owners allow their animals to breed either because they don’t understand the consequences or they don’t care. Thinking they will find homes for their pets puppies or kittens, they disregard the fact that this means one less potential home for an already homeless animal.

A sterilized pet makes a better pet, with less desire to roam, tends to be more gentle and less aggressive. It reduces the females risk of contracting mammary cancer as well as eliminating the annoyance of the “heat” period. Males reduce their urge to “mount” and reduces their chance of contracting certain diseases.

If you have ever seen a bedraggled stray and wished you could do something to help — you can! Have you pets spayed and neutered to make sure it does not contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. If this problem were eliminated it would save taxpayers millions of dollars yearly.

Jana Harker

“BE WARY OF OUT OF AREA COMPANIES. CHECK WITH THE LOCAL BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BEFORE YOU SEND ANY MONEY FOR FEES FOR SERVICES. READ AND UNDERSTAND ANY CONTRACTS BEFORE YOU SIGN. SHOP AROUND FOR RATES.”

@Header:Animals Lost & Found

@normal:***$500 REWARD*** for return of black & tan, male long-haired dachshund. Lost in Corral Canyon. Our 4 year old son misses his dog! Call 456-2495

@normal:LOST AFRICAN GRAY PARROT: Gray w/red tail. Lost in Kanan Dume area. Really a talker. **REWARD!!!** Heartbroken. Please, please call 310-822-5634

@normal:LOST CAT. Missing since May 28th in Pt. Dume area. Short hair orange, black & brown. 8.5 pounds, no collar. Please call 310-457-8863

@normal:LOST DOG. Female white lab, 2 years old. Wearing red collar. Lost 6/2 in Malibu near Serra Retreat. Call 456-7512

@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:BRITTANY SPANIEL, male hunting dog needs female Brit for breeding & romance. Call Jim 818-889-0618

@normal:CAT & DOG ADOPTIONS. Beautiful, healthy rescued cats & dogs need loving homes. Temporary foster homes for homeless pets are also needed. Every Saturday, 10am-5pm at PETCO, 140 W. Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks. Pet available for adoption are shown every Tuesday on cable TV, Channel 8, 9:00pm & on the web at http://www.serv.com/life/ Adoption fee. Call nonprofit L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue. 818-707-2007 or 818-707-6186 (cats only).

@normal:BEAUTIFUL BRINDLE BOXER. 1-1/2 year old fixed male w/training looking for a disciplined, loving home & space to run. DONATION. Call 310-446-6331

@Header:Announcements

@normal:**OLD CRIMINAL RECORD** Worried about an old conviction? Uncertain where you stand? Cleanup your old record. Stop worrying. Do something. Call Record Relief at 310-479-0518. Maybe we can help.

@normal:A WONDERFUL FAMILY EXPERIENCE. Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian High School Exchange Student arriving August. Become a volunteer host family AISE. Call 1-800-SIBLING. Cal*Scan

@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:PLEASE HELP ME FIND A HIT/RUN DRIVER. Accident happened at PCH exit at Hughes Shopping Center Monday, June 1st at 2:30pm. Woman who hit me drove older Jaguar, black convertible top. Mid 30s, blond, medium height, trim. Call me at 310-589-0340. Thank you.

@normal:FORMER GOVERNMENT AND military officials give previously unreleased testimony concerning UFOs and 50 years of denial by the U. S. government. One hour documentary. Toll free 1-888-434-4836 Cal*Scan

@Header:Answering Service

@normal:MALIBU NITE ‘N DAY Answering service, voice mail and beepers. 456-2033

@Header:Architects

@normal:MILAN ARCHITECTS Design, Working Drawings, Permits for New Construction. Remodels and Additions. 310-285-9701

@Header:Attorneys

@normal:HAROLD L. GREENE Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation. State Bar Instructor. 36 Years of Experience. 800-222-1133.

@normal:**GRACE WHITE** Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Medical Malpractice, Probate, Workers’ Compensation, Divorces, Landlord-Tenant, Contracts and Entertainment Law. Professionally fast, experienced, efficient and friendly service. Call 310-914-4807 and 310-914-4817

@Header:Auctions

@normal:AUCTION 5,480 AC. as 71 ranches La Vesta, Colorado. June 28, 1:PM. Owner financing. Available WAC www.rheauctionway.com Broker J. Stroh 719-738-1732. Cal*Scan

@Header:Autos

@normal:AUTOS/SEIZED CARS from $150. Jaguar, Corvette, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Honda, 4×4’s, trucks and more. Local sales listings. Toll free 1-800-669-2292 ext A-4000. Cal*Scan

@normal:SEIZED CARS FROM $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-5139 for current listings. Cal*Scan

@normal:SEIZED CARS FROM $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. 6594 for current listings.

@Header:Autos American

@normal:1982 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 liter, 302, 4-speed, T-Tops, excellent condition. Must see!!! Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover. $2,995 obo. 310-457-7933.

@normal:1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, black, 33k miles, automatic transmission, A/C, power steering, AM/FM cassette, ABS brakes, cruise control, power windows, seats & locks with remote. Car is in perfect condition. Divorce forces sale. $14800 OBO. Call Jay 805-379-7220.

@normal:1978 GMC PICKUP 4 door dually. Truck has 1991 sheet metal front & bed. Truck has a custom 3 color pearl paint job, ALCOA wheels, rear roll pan & handle shaved from tailgate Recently rebuilt 454 engine w/headers. Truck has A/C, Cruise control, power steering, AM/FM cassette, and has dual gas tanks. Truck is perfect except for interior. Divorce forces sales. Have invested over $15,000. Asking $9500 OBO. Jay 805-379-7220.

@Header:Autos German

@normal:1987 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE. White w/navy interior. Immaculate condition. 76k. Has many factory extras. $24,500. 310-457-3304

@normal:81 MERCEDES SL ROADSTER. 2 tops. New engine/transmission w/9,000 miles. Silver w/blue interior. Loaded, custom wheels. Completely refurbished. $32,000 invested w/all receipts. Absolutely gorgeous in mint condition inside & out. Must see! $17,500. 310-441-5548

@Header:Autos Scandinavian

@normal:1991 SAAB 900 SPECIAL EDITION TURBO CONVERTIBLE. Rare Monte Carlo yellow w/black trim, black leather interior. 6 CD changer, loaded. 48,000 miles.Pampered, immaculate condition. $17,500. 310-457-0108

@Header:Balloons

@normal:BALLOON ART. Fabulous Balloons for your Special Event or for Someone Special. PARTIES, BALLOONS BOUQUETS, ARCHES. FREE DELIVERY IN MALIBU. 457-7221

@Header:Books

@normal:SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS ***SERRA RETREAT BOOK SHOPPE*** Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call 456-6631. 3401 Serra Road.

@Header:Building Supplies

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

@normal:MALIBU LUMBER & HARDWARE Lumber, Garden, Housewares 23419 PCH 456-9031

@Header:Business Opportunities

@NORMAL:NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! $500 to $900 Weekly Potential Processing Mortgage Refunds. Own hours. Call 1-800-382-2199 ext. 503. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER-THE BEST JOB in the Industry! See how good it gets. Great pay package and great miles. 0/0 positions also. Experience w/CDL-A. Knight Transportation Toll free 1-888-4KNIGHT, 1-888-456-4448 Cal*Scan

@normal:AREA PAYPHONE RTE. 45 Established Protel Locations. Includes Gas Stations, Convenient Stores, Motels. Earn up to $200k/yr. Limited offering!! Call 1-800-519-3201 Cal*Scan

@normal:AGE REVERSING MIRACLE. Call 800-886-2676 (Dr. Marsh Free 24-hour recorded information). After listening, call us: toll freem888-806-3006. website http://www.nettwerks.com Cal*Scan

@normal:COTTONELLE – 3 Distributors needed in your area. Brand new product ready to be launched! $60-90K/yr. potential. Minimum investment $6000. Investment guaranteed. Call for free video and audio package. 800-600-2899. Cal*Scan

@normal:FINANCIAL FREEDOM! Average people are earning $5-$10k per month P/T! Very simple! No personal selling! Not MLM! 1-800-636-6773 ext. 5560. Cal*Scan

@normal:$QUICK CASH$ We average $2200-$5000/wk. No Inventory, No Personal Selling, Not MLM. Turn key! 1-800-775-0712 ext.. 1151. www.gpgonline.com////simplesolutions Cal*Scan

@normal:YOU CAN EARN $10,000 plus per month. Call 800-658-0793.(Home Based) Cal*Scan

@Header:Carpet Cleaning

@normal:BIG TIME CARPET & Upholstery Cleaners. Eco-Safe, Odorless, Hypoallergenic, non-hazardous, non-toxic. 310-372-8121

@Header:Carpentry

@normal:HANDYMAN with experience in roof repairs, carpentry, dry wall, plumbing, electrical, tile repairs, etc. *FINISH CARPENTRY MY SPECIALTY*. Excellent Malibu References. Call 805-750-7471 or 805-986-3820

@Header:Catering

@Normal:MONROE’S OF MALIBU for all your catering needs. Malibu’s most experienced & affordable caterers. 310-457-5521.

@normal:THE YELLOW ROSE. Meals prepared for busy professionals in your home. I’ll be in and out and dinner will await you in a warm oven. Menu includes Southern Cookin’, Vegetarian or Low Fat recipes. 457-6580

@Header:Chef/Cook

@normal:CUSTOM CUISINE LOWFAT gourmet meals delivered to your home – Weekly Meal Plans. Healthy, delicious menus averaging only 5 fat grams per entree. Delivered in convenient, portable microwave containers. Local references. 915-5342

@normal:PRIVATE CHEF CHRIS LAMBERT MILMAN. Former executive chef of Michael’s. Full-time/part-time. Breakfast, lunch, dinners, summer parties, barbeques, small or large. Fine dining, spa cuisine. Ultimate dining experience in your home. 310-815-1945

@normal:**FEMALE PERSONAL DIETETIC GOURMET CHEF** from South Bay. Specializes in dietetic salads w/my own nutrient-loaded dressings. Available for summer season & for private parties. 310-937-4097

@Header:Child Care

@normal:MALIBU MAMAS Nannies, housekeepers, couples etc. Serving Malibu since 1988. 10% discount to Guild Members. Owned by a WGA Member. 456-8113.

@normal:L.A. NANNIES & DOMESTICS. Nannies, Housekeepers, Chefs, etc. Malibu owned and operated. Baby Nurses and Personal Assistants. 21355 PCH #202. 317-8555.

@normal:OUR AWESOME NANNY is available week days on call to 3+ year olds to play w/my 6 year old son. Also, get away weekend/evenings at your home. 589-5554

@Header:Chiropractic

@normal:BRANDON D. TAKAHASHI, D.C. 23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E5. 310-456-1972. 11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 335. 310-445-1050.

@Header:Cleaning Services

@normal:WESTERN PROFESSIONAL CLEANING Specializing in detail professional home & office cleaning with quality people you can trust at a price that’s hard to beat! Free Estimates. 310-841-5970

@Header:Computer Services

@Normal:COMPUTER SERVICES. Learn to be proficient in Windows ’95 and 3.1. *Word processing – MS Word & WordPerfect *Accounting – Quicken & QuickBooks *Spreadsheets – Excel & Lotus *Internet – Netscape & Eudora. Expert, Friendly Instruction at Reasonable Rates. Individual lessons with your computer or ours. 310-456-9706 or 818-991-2871

@normal:EXPERIENCED & AFFORDABLE OFFICE SERVICES PROVIDED: *Marketing (Brochures, Business Cards, Mailing Lists) *Websites ,(Design/Management) *Professional Writing (Bio’s, Resumes, Newsletters, Editing) *Computer Software Tutoring & General Office (bookkeeping, spreadsheets, wordprocessing) Pager# 310-282-1719, 310-337-9144

@normal:ACCEL COMPUTER INSTRUCTION. Windows95&3.1. Maintenance & repairs plus free maintenance software. Your computers or ours. Individual or up to 3 students for same price. Reasonable rates. Call Rob at 310-457-6605 or 888-837-1236.

@Header:Construction Services

@normal:J.R. CONSTRUCTION C.O. Your complete home improvement Co. Remodels, bathroom, kitchens. All types of concrete work, retaining block, walls, water and repairs. “SMALL JOBS OK”. 1-800-753-0083. lc#B-597526.

@Header:Contractor

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

@normal:GOPHER GIRLS OF MALIBU. Our Service is like having two of you!. We take care of any & all errands you don’t have time to! Grocery, personal & warehouse shopping… Dry-cleaning, baking, postal deliveries… Housesitting, animal sitting & plant care… References available upon request. 310-589-5894

@Header:Domestic Help

@normal:GOPHER GIRLS OF MALIBU. Our Service is like having two of you!. We take care of any & all errands you don’t have time to! Grocery,personal & warehouse shopping… Dry-cleaning, baking, postal deliveries… Housesitting, animal sitting & plant care… References available upon request. 310-589-5894

@normal:PRIVATE CHEF CHRIS LAMBERT MILMAN. Former executive chef of Michael’s. Full-time/part-time. Breakfast, lunch, dinners, summer parties, barbeques, small or large. Fine dining, spa cuisine. Ultimate dining experience in your home. 310-815-1945

@Header:Drapes

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

@Header: Electrician

@normal:PRIORITY ELECTRIC Electrical & Lighting. Specializing in repairs, installations, anything electric or lighting. We are on time and experienced. Lic#705597. 456-7999

@normal:HOLLAND ELECTRICAL Construction and Maintenance, Troubleshooting. Home Automation. Fiber Optic Lighting. Licensed and Bonded #650101. 310-455-0115.

@Header:Employment Wanted

@normal:CARETAKER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT. I am versatile, responsible, dependable w/a take charge attitude. Experience w/animals, dogs to horses. Do errands, light cooking & light cleaning. Great local references. Call Linda at 818-971-2627

@normal:PERSONAL ASSISTANT. I’ll run your errands, care for your pets, cook you a meal, do computer work, too. I’m terrific w/details & here to help to get things done. Call Donna 310-455-7240

@normal:AVOID BANKRUPTCY. Debt Consolidation. Stop collection calls. Cut monthly payments to 50%. Eliminate finance charges. Fast approval! 1-800-270-9894. Cal*Scan

@normal:“CASH.”Immediate $$ for structured settlements and deferred insurance claims & lotteries. J.G. Wentworth: toll free 1-888-231-5375. Cal*Scan

@normal:FREE CASH GRANTS. College, Scholarships, Business, Medical Bills. Never repay. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 ext. G-5139. Cal*Scan

@normal:HOMEOWNERS! DEBT CONSOLIDATION! Borrow $25,000 – $100,000. Too many bills? *Home Improvements. *Apply by phone/24 hour approval. * No Equity Required. Platinum Capital: Real Estate Broker #01163658, CA – Dept. of Real Estate. 1-800-523-5363/Open 7 days. Cal*Scan

@normal:ARE YOU DROWNING in debt? Debt relief-free, immediate, confidential. Consolidate payments, lower interest. Call toll free 1-888-BILL-FREE or (888)245-5373. American Credit Counselors, nonprofit. Cal*Scan

@normal:**GET $50,000 CASH NOW!” Homeowners Only. Bankruptcy OK, Credit problems OK. Eliminate high interest loans. Nothing out of pocket. No obligations. Refinance now! $20,000-$500,000. Limited time. Americorp Lending services 1-800-338-1050 Cal*Scan

@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:A DEBT-FREE LIFE! confidential help. Cut monthly payments. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Nation’s largest nonprofit: Genus Credit Management. 800-892-2953 (24 hours) Cal*Scan

@normal:SENIORS: CASH for your Life Insurance! Individual Benefits, Inc. 1-800-800-3264; Ready money for your annuity, structured settlements, lottery winnings, real estate notes. Ready Money Capital – toll free 1-888-READY-42 Cal*Scan

@normal:$$$ OVER DUE BILLS? Credit problems? Try debt consolidation! Combine all bills into one low payment. No application fees!! Mortgage & refinancing available. (800)863-9006 ext.103. Cal*Scan

@normal:HOMEOWNER NEED MONEY? Debt consolidation, refinance, home improvement. Bad credit, bankruptcy OK. 95% approval. Ask about approval vacation giveaway. Free information. 1-800-593-2536. CA license DRE#00414643

@Header:Fireplace Inspection

@normal:***IS YOUR FIREPLACE SAVE & CLEAN?*** Summer Special – Free inspection. Reg.$79. CHIMNEY SWEEP & FIRE PROTECTION CO. since 1977. “Named Best in Southland” KBIG. Lic#249185. Liability Insured. Call 1.800.287.2348

@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. 456-5507 Ext. 108 or Fax 456-8986

@normal:WEDDING DRESS. Never worn/altered. Traditional. Size 10/12. Paid $1200, selling $400. 818-706-1123

@normal:FOOD DEHYDRATE Round w/3 trays “Ronco” round. $35. 829-1568

@normal:BABY BATH, portable, blue. Fisher Price. $6. 829-1568

@normal:BOOKS & ART SUPPLIES. $10. 457-6016

@normal:DESK. Large oak panel desk w/return. 9’x32″. 5 drawers. Medium oak color. Very sturdy. Good condition. $80. obo. Call 454-3761 or 271-1322

@normal:PUZZLES,6 assorted, 1,000-2,000 pieces. $10 for all. 838-4192

@normal:BOOKS. Complete works of William Shakespeare. 6 vol. $30. 818-762-5454

@normal:FIREWOOD. Come and Get It. FREE firewood. Pt. Dume. 457-1003

@normal:EXERCISER STAIR CLIMBER PLUS. Adjustable. $15. 838-4192

@normal:GAS LOGS. Romantic, birch. $50. obo. 457-7467

@normal:TRAILER. FREE!!! Old trailer. Need repair. Call 459-0475

@normal:WALL UNIT. Black lacquer. $100. 457-3213

@normal:TABLE, END/COFFEE. Contemporary black lacquer. $90 obo. 457-3213

@normal:LAMP. Black & brass floor lamp. Contemporary. $75. 457-3213

@normal:FIREWOOD-FREE, pine logs from large pine tree. Malibu Canyon. 818-222-8846

@normal:LADDER, Extension ladder. 20′. $20. 457-7467

@normal:HAND TRUCKS, 2, $10 each. 457-7467

@normal:TOOLS, old, for carpentry works. $1 & up. 457-7467

@normal:GLASSWARE, assorted. $1 & up. 457-7467

@Header:Flooring

@normal:CARPETS, HARDWOOD new/refinish. Free Estimates. Call Carl Leon, Paseo Flooring. 310-416-9947.

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

@normal:***ARTIST HARDWOOD FLOOR DESIGN*** Installation & Repair. Bob Raine 818-710-0231

@Header:For Sale

@Normal:TAYLOR ICE CREAM YOGURT machine, twin floor model, for sale or lease 310-457-1625.

@normal:WEDDING DRESS never worn. Traditional style, white with lace and beads, long train. Never altered, size 10-12. Paid $1200, will sell for $400. 818-706-1123

@normal: G.E. HOT POINT Washer & Dryer, heavy duty, extra capacity. Electric. $300 for both. ROPER REFRIGERATOR side by side, 27 cubic feet, 32″ wide, 29″ deep. $600. 457-2613 leave message or 457-9948 11am-5pm Tues.-Fri.

@normal:WHAT DO YOU DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE??? Laminated sheet with important, easy-to-read information to keep at your fingertips. Mail: $4.75 to E-Card, Suite 323, 6920 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

@normal:MOVING!!! 2 verticals, $35 each; Collectibles, 25 up, plantation shutters, $25 up. Old rug 5’x7′ $75. Man’s mountain bike, 10 speed, $95. Sofas, chocolate velvet $150, Sofa 3-piece sectional, $75. OBO 457-7467

@normal:JOHN WIDDICOMB walnut drop leaf table (40×69″) + 4 chairs (shows use) {Simple lines/moderne style/prob. manuf. in 1960s} ($400); teak veneer desk ($100; office chair ($50). Prefer Sat. viewing. 456-7102

@normal:POOL TABLE. 50″x100″. $3,000 new, selling for $1,200. DINING TABLE/CONFERENCE TABLE. Teak inlay, seats 14 w/8 chairs. $750. 457-0196

@normal:MOVING. Queen oak bed set w/large headboard, overhead lighting & side by side cabinets w/matching chest of drawers, $75 ; 20″ console TV, $75; Floor safe, $30; old records, some free chairs. 457-4361

@normal:NEW FURNITURE SALE. Rustic pine armoires, chests, bookshelves, etc. Slipcovered sofas & chairs, leather sets, sleigh beds, bedroom sets, mattresses, bunk beds, kid’s furniture, dining room, coffee tables, rugs, lamps, artwork, etc. All new. 310-397-7061

@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 BUILDINGS CLEARANCE Sale. Best price in West! Factory Direct. 1-800-973-3366. Cal*Scan

@normal:SPECIAL PURCHASE! MICROSOFT Office ’97 Professional Edition $200. New Pentium II 300MHZ with 4.3B HDD, 32MB SKRAM, 32x CDROM. 56k Modem. Windows ’95, Office ’97, sound card $1170. Windows ’95 OSR2.1 full version $70. Windows NT4.0 full version $120. Western Digital Drives 4.3GB $186. 6.4GB $233. Lite-On Monitors .28dp with 3yr warranty 14″ $138, 15″ $194, 17″ $322. Mhowel@ethergate.com or (877)891-9126 toll free. Leave message.

@Header:Garage Sales

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

@normal:HUGE GARAGE SALE!! Sofa, loveseat, furniture, etc. Books, toys, clothes. Great Stuff. **1991 900S SAAB.** Refreshment stand. Sat. 6/13. 8am-3pm. Sun. 6/14. 9am-1pm. 29179 GRAYFOX STREET. Corner Grayfox & Dume Dr. on Pt. Dume.

@normal:SPRING BLOWOUT SALE. Popular women & girls (2-16) dress manufacturer. Below wholesale. Great dress & casual dresses. Women’s dresses & skirts, etc. Saturday, June 13, 9am-3pm. 6747 WILDLIFE – POINT DUME.

@Header:Gardening

@normal:LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. Weekly or semi monthly. Flower garden, native garden. Herb garden installation. Rock & stone work. Experienced. Free estimates. Please call Sarah at 310-455-3547.

@Header:Glass

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

@normal:PRECISION Sliding Glass Door Repair. Full mobile service, repairs and installation. New mirror closet doors, swinging or sliding screen doors. Replace sliding glass door tracks. 800-700-8508.

@normal:BEVELED GLASS WORKS. Beveled, Leaded & Carved Glass doors, Windows & Entryways. Catalogue Available. 457-5252 home.sprynet.com/sprynet/bgw01

@Header:Handyman

@normal:NEATNIK CONSTRUCTION. Meticulous carpentry, tilework, painting & remodeling. Long-term Malibu resident. Responsible & dependable. Reasonable rates. Excellent Malibu references. Kent, 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 317-2221

@normal:**MILLER HANDYMAN** Decks, gazebos, drywall, paint, light construction. Also furniture restoration. Prompt, reasonable. Many local references.New number #818-591-0062, pager #888-944-5140

@normal:GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRS & REMODELING plus decks, walks & fences. Small to medium size projects. Work done on time & materials basis. Satisfaction Assured. Local for 20 years. Phone 310-589-0282

@normal:HANDYMAN with experience in roof repairs, carpentry, dry wall, plumbing, electrical, tile repairs, etc. *FINISH CARPENTRY MY SPECIALTY*. Excellent Malibu References. Call 805-750-7471 or 805-986-3820

@Header:Hauling

@normal:***HAULING CLEAN-UP***. YARDS – GARAGES – JUNK. Free Estimates. 310-399-4337 Richard.

@Header:Health & Fitness

@normal:**PERSONAL HOME TRAINER** Certified insured. Learn how to lose fat while you get in shape. Learn how to use your will power. Bill Chale 310-285-3068

@normal:INSOMNIA…STRUGGLING to fall asleep at night? Waking up in the wee hours? Nodding off during the day? Free report: New Light on Insomnia! 1-800-234-3724. Cal*Scan

@normal:GREAT NEWS! DIABETICS Medicare pays for testing supplies. You’ve seen us on TV. Liberty Medical Supply. No up front costs. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Free Shipping. 1-800-819-4030 Cal*Scan

@Header:Heating & Air

@normal:MALIBU REFRIGERATION Quality heating repairs. 457-9986.

@Header:Help Wanted

@normal:JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP. The Malibu Times is offering an Intern position to those who want valuable newspaper experience. Must have experience on school or community newspaper, or equivalent. Internships qualify for credit at some schools. Included small stipend. Call Arnold York, Editor at 456-5507, ext 101 or for immediate consideration fax resume, clips to 456-8986

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for small office. Computer literate, real estate experience helpful. $11 to $14 per hour plus benefits. Fax resume: 310-456-9462

@normal:EXPERIENCED INTERIOR PLANT TECHNICIAN. Must have valid CA driver’s license & insurance. Must speak fluent English. 457-1625

@normal:PILATES INSTRUCTOR to work at our facility in Malibu. Part-time. Call Gordon at 456-7721.

@normal:ATTN: MALIBU. Postal positions. Clerks & sorter. No experience required. Benefits. For exam, salary and testing information, call 1-(630) 906-5570 ext. 1419. 8am-8pm.

@normal:STEADY PART-TIME POSITION in entertainment business. Involves making daily calls & follow-ups. Computer experience required. Hours flexible. Point Dume office. 310-589-3380, Fax: 310-589-3382

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for a freelance, part-time Associate Art Director/Production Artist to work on Special Sections. Needs to be MAC savvy & have very strong QuarkXPress skills. Familiarity w/MacWrite & Aldus Freehand a plus. You should have newspaper experience & be familiar w/traditional production & paste-up methods. Must work well under deadline pressure. Please Fax resume & salary history to 310-456-8986, Attn: Editor, Arnold G. York

@normal:MALIBU YELLOW CAB is in need of drivers for all shifts. 310-456-2075

@normal:EXPERIENCED EXTERIOR LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR. Must have good references, truck, insurance, valid California driver’s license and speak fluent English. 457-1625 x4.

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for an experienced political & investigative reporter to cover City of Malibu. Call Arnold York, Publisher at 456-5507, ext 101. Fax resume & clips to 456-8986, Attn: Arnold York.

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR PT. DUME OFFICE. Full-time, 35/hour week. (Flexible) Organizational skills. Good communication skills a must. Computer skills a plus. Fashion accessory importer/distributor. 310-457-9454

@normal:HIGHEST PAID FOR QUALITY DRIVER/MOVER. Class A/B with clean driving record only. Inventory & Van Line experience a must. References required. Contact Cindy at 310-450-5957

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE, RECEPTIONIST. Really great position in a prestigious office in Pacific Palisades. Call 310-454-0317 or fax resume: 310-459-3826

@normal:RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT for extremely busy Malibu nanny agency. 1 to 5, M-F. Reference checks, interviews, heavy phones, filing, etc. Reliable w/top people/phone skills & Microsoft Word. Growth potential. Competitive salary. Start ASAP. Fax resume to (203) 761-1432

@normal:ANTIQUE & HOME GIFTS SHOP located in Malibu is seeking a highly motivated organized, professional sales clerk. Hours evenings & weekends only, applicants must be flexible. Job requires exceptional communication skills, computer experience helpful. Fax resume to: 310-455-0914

@normal:FRED SANDS – MALIBU/TOPANGA seeks P/T receptionist. Weekdays & some weekend hours. Excellent phone skills & MS Office a must. Call Sally @ 456-3638 for an interview.

@normal:EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. Computer literate, typing. Minimum 20 hours per week. Malibu & Santa Monica office. Call Cindy at 310-450-5957

@normal:ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for real estate publication. Must have sales experience, excellent communication & organizational skills, must be motivated for F/T position. Live/work in Malibu. Please call 310-505-4057. Fax: 310-376-9041

@normal:HOST/HOSTESS WANTED FOR MALIBU RESTAURANT. Will train. Part-time or full-time. Call 456-3132

@normal:CUSTOMER SERVICE/GENERAL OFFICE. Local co. seeks general office clerks w/1 yr. office experience to handle inbound calls & some data entry. Must be willing to work in Malibu or Calabasas. Royal Staffing Services. 805-373-9909, Fax 805-494-4365

@normal:**CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP** seeking RN with California Certification. Calabasas /Malibu area. Salary negotiable plus room & board. Call Lisa as 818-222-6327

@normal:PERSONAL TRAINER Must have experience. Work by appointment to train our clients. Contact Brad at 456-7721

@normal:RETAIL POSITION: Upscale ladies boutique in Westlake Village seeks an enthusiastic, reliable sales associate with discreet manner and flair for style. F/T or P/T, exp. preferred. Benefits Avail. Fax resume: 805-778-1173

@normal:MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SEEKS trustworthy, reliable, stable personal assistant, 15-25 flexible weekly hours, Zuma Beach. Office 97, Filemaker, Quickbooks, some property management. Fees depending on qualifications. References. Fax resume: 310-457-2218.

@normal:CLERK-RECEPTIONIST. Part-time position. Hourly rate – $10.00 (no benefits). Experience with Word Perfect & Excel. Two years experience in a clerical position. Submit application: City of Malibu, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265. For job description & application call 310-456-2489 x325

@normal:FRIENDLY TOYS & GIFTS has immediate openings in your area. Number One in Party plan: Toys, gifts, Christmas, Home Decor. Call for catalog and information. 1-800-488-4875. Cal*Scan

@normal:GOVERNMENT JOBS. Now hiring in your area. $16,000-$68,000. Call 1-800-883-0819 ext J-400 for current Federal County, City & State lists. Cal*Scan

@normal:$1000 POSSIBLE TYPING. Part-time. At home. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 ext T-5139 for listings. Cal*Scan

@normal:JIM PALMER TRUCKING. Teams & % – Team up with #1 team in trucking to day. We Are The Good Looking Fleet. Call 1-800-548-3110 Cal*Scan

@NORMAL:ASSEMBLE ARTS, CRAFTS, TOYS, jewelry, wood items, typing, sewing, computer work from home in your spare time. Great pay. Free details call 1-800-632-8007, 24 hours. Cal*Scan

@normal:FIREFIGHTERS. No experience necessary. Paid training w/excellent benefits. High school diploma required. Ages 17-34. San Diego/Orange County: 1-800-222-6289; Los Angeles: 1-800-252-0559. Fresno/Northern California 1-800-345-6289 (Mon-Fri) Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER-$700 HIRE on Bonus. Long Haul Flatbed Positions. Kenworth Conventionals. Required class A CDL. Paid weekly. All benefits. TSE 1-800-548-3120 ext. L-21 Cal*Scan

@normal:DISTRIBUTORSHIP! Free sample. Local route. No selling. Protected territories. Inv. req. 800-737-9495 (24 hrs). Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER-OWNER OPERATORS & temporary employees needed. North American Van Lines offers tuition-free training & no money down tractor purchase. Call 1-800-348-2147 Dept. CAS Cal*Scan

@normal:HOME TYPIST/PC USERS. Steady work. Full-time/Part-time. $45,000 per year earnings potential. Call toll free 1-800-883-0819 ext. T-400 Cal*Scan

@normal:$1000 WEEKLY stuffing envelopes at home. Free details. Rush (long self-addressed, stamped envelope) to ACE, Dept. 503. P. O. box 5769, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Cal*Scan

@normal:AAMCO TRANSMISSION IN Flagstaff, AZ is accepting applications for an experienced transmission rebuilder. Salary $700-$1,000 per week. Full medical, dental, life. 1-800-235-5866. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER-FLATBED/HEAVY haul. Superstars earn 50K/yr! Paid benefits. Profit sharing. 3 yrs. OTR + 1 yr. flatbed/H.H. need RGN exp. Combined Transport. 1-800-637-4407. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER OTR LEADER in the industry. Covenant Transport 1-800-441-4394. Experienced drivers/owner Operators 1-800-338-6428. For graduate students Bud Meyer Truck Lines Refrigerated hauling call toll free 877-BUD MEYER 887-283-6393 solo drivers & contractors. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVERS/TEAMS: OTR teams needed! Tri-State Motor Transit has excellent opportunities for experienced OTR teams. *Start up to .37/mile. *Assigned Conventional tractors. *Satellite communications. *Pet policy. *Total benefits package, 401K, stock option. Tri-State Motor Transit – Trism, Inc. EOE. 1-800-29-TRISM. Cal*Scan

@normal:TRILLION MARKET Corp. expanding into Deregulation of Electricity. Internet access, web pages, telecommunications & much more! Don’t miss out on the greatest transfer of wealth! (888)999-9541. Cal*Scan

@Header:Housecleaning

@normal:JAK HOUSE CLEANING Complete cleaning for everything. Windows, walls, carpet shampoo, marble cleaning. Very professional. Quality, reliable, prompt service. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Insured/ bonded. Since 1986. Call Jason Kim at 310-205-6311.

@Header:Housesitting

@normal:**AVAILABLE: SECURITY, HOUSESITTING, ANIMAL CARE** for your home or estate in exchange for living accommodations. Former law enforcement experience, non-smoking, non-drinking, college degree, trustworthy. Impeccable references. Contact David at 310-375-2781

@Header:Instructional

@normal:PIANO LESSONS-VOCAL TRAINING by professional Malibu resident teacher. Children/adults. Private or small group. Please call 310-280-3406 Msg.

@NORMAL:

• *SWIMMING LESSONS*
• group or private. Complete ocean swimming safety camp. Please call Rob LeMond 310-456-7731.

@normal:*DANCE* SWING, BALLROOM, LATIN Malibu, Calabasas, Culver City. Groups, Privates, Parties. Ms. M.C. Callaghan, Instructor. 818-880-2159

@normal:PRIVATE DRAWING & TRADITIONAL WATERCOLOR INSTRUCTION for all levels. Professional. Flexible scheduling. Appointment only. Please call Julieann Johnson 310-457-5403.

@Header:Jewelry

@normal:MALIBU GOLD I buy, sell and loan gold, diamonds, watches and antique jewelry. Instant Cash! 317-GOLD(4653).

@Header:Landscaping

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

@normal:LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. Weekly or semi monthly. Flower garden, native garden. Herb garden installation. Rock & stone work. Experienced. Free estimates. Please call Sarah at 310-455-3547.

@normal:GARDENING & LANDSCAPING. Sprinklers installed, repaired. New lawns, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, planted & pruned. Drainage systems, RR tie walls, pathways, low voltage lighting. Please call Malibu Sprinkler & Landscaping. 457-7228. #512484

@Header:Lost & Found

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

@normal:FOUND IN MALIBU. Movie script & 2 CDs. Call 459-2502

@Header:Office Space

@normal:OFFICE SPACE POINT DUME. 140 sq. ft. Quiet location w/a view. Plenty of parking. Available June 1st. $325/month. 457-2106

@normal:OFFICE SPACE ON PCH- MALIBU. Share reception area & conference room. Ocean view. Signage, parking. Available immediately. $450/month 310-456-2563.

@Header:Painting

@normal:**INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING** Large jobs as well as small. Superb craftsmanship. Best materials. No mess. Free Estimates. Phone Steve at 310-456-6534

@normal:E.B. PAINTING COMPANY 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Excellent prep & clean-up. Interior, exterior, stucco repair, plastering licensed, bonded, Insured, Excellent client list. 818-762-0140.

@normal:JAMES THE PAINTER Looking for an excellent job and lowest prices? Interior, exterior, licensed, bonded. We repair stucco and water damage. Acoustic ceiling repair and removal, Wallpaper removal. 213-732-3034.

@normal:MISTER ROBERTS PAINTING Serving Malibu Since 1965. Interior, exterior, licensed, bonded. Industrial products for rust Inhibitors. 310-456-0409. 1st place custom home painting award.

@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 213-874-0937 or 213-854-0848

@Header:Party Services

@normal:

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

@Header:Personals

@normal:THE WORLD IN your mailbox. Worldwide Penfriends all age groups write: International Pen Friends, P. O. Box 340, Dublin 12, Ireland. Tel/Fax: 011-353-1456-9532. E-mail: info@ipf.ie Cal*Scan

@normal:I AM A CHRISTIAN BROTHER needing Christian pen-friends to help me in a correspondence course & also Bible school. I am 35 years old & completing purchasing school. Please respond to: Peter Fosu-Nyanko, c/o Postal Agent, Arrombenew, Via Agona-Sinedu, Ghana, W. Africa

@normal:ATTENTION: SINGLE MEN: Meet attractive sincere European, Scandinavian or American women, (L. A. residents, 22 to 45) through our introduction service. FREE brochure w/color photos: 310-842-6203 – 24 hours.

@Header:Pest Control

@normal:THE ANTS ARE COMING! The ants are coming. We have helped thousands do it themselves organically from store bought items: Also natural tree care! Don’t Panic. It’s Organic. THE INVISIBLE GARDENER. 310-457-4438

@Header:Photography

@NORMAL:PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits, parties, publicity. Your poodle or Porsche. I shoot it all. Please call Diane Baldwin 310-478-9508.

@Header:Picture Framing

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

@Header:Plumbing

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

@Header:Pools

@normal:PINEAPPLE POOLS Replasters, repairs, service. Firepumps, Non-chlorine Systems. 456-3766

@Header:Real Estate

@normal:GOVERNMENT FORECLOSED HOMES for pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo’s, REO’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. H-5139 for current listings. Cal*Scan

@normal:SOUTHWEST COLORADO – 35 acres/cabin – $69,900. 35 acres/creek – $49,999. Coming soon. Durango – Cortez land. 5-35 acre homesites starting at $49,900. Coming soon: Durango – Cortez land. 5-35 acre homesites starting at $49,900. Call now 970-882-7707 Redstone Land. Cal*Scan

@Header:Real Estate Commercial

@normal:PRIME COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE. Great location in Malibu Civic Center. Convenient w/nice views. Foot traffic. Please call Maggie at 310-456-2051

@Header:Real Estate Lots

@normal:PANORAMIC OCEAN & PARK VIEWS from 2 pads on 8 acres of privacy outside City limits. 2 miles up Las Flores. Full geology report available. $195,000. 310-457-7333

@Header:Real Estate Retail

@normal:MALIBU PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, 480 sq. ft. front corner store w/high visibility. 310-456-7031 ext 175.

@Header:Rental Exchange

@normal:HUGE FULLY DECORATED TOWNHOUSE IN MAMMOTH LAKES. 2700sf. View of mountain & meadow plus swimming pool, golf & fishing. Value approx. $2,500/week . Exchange for beach house or condo in Malibu. 626-793-6044

@Header:Rental Garage

@normal:GARAGE FOR RENT. Fairly new, 20’x20′ for storage only. Clean, excellent access & security. Near PCH – Las Flores Canyon Rd. One half $175/month or 3/4 $260 month. 457-8358

@Header:Rentals

@normal:SERRA RETREAT. Annual rental. Gated 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom ocean view home. Rustic redwood interior & exterior. 2-story living room. 2 fireplace. Swimming pool, tennis court. $5,500/month. 456-6222

@normal:ROMANTIC MALIBU GUEST HOUSE! Great location. Spacious one bedroom house in beautiful setting. Very private & quiet. Walk to beach. Nonsmoker $1,550/month. 457-5201, 457-6097.

@normal:2-STORY TOWNHOUSE, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, washer/dryer. Private back yard, quiet. Pool/jacuzzi. 2-car attached parking. Las Virgenes School district. 7 minutes to beach/Pepperdine. Pets ok. Available now. $1,495/month. 818-788-0898

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• HOME IN TRANQUIL LOCATION WITH OCEAN/MOUNTAIN VIEWS
• . Light & bright, open beamed ceilings, wood burning fireplace. Appliances. Decks No pets. Utilities included. $1,600/month. Available immediately. Call Tom 310-457-3909 pager #310-915-4275

@normal:SPACIOUS HOME. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, pool & more. Large, custom, quality entertainment home. Excellent floor plan. Near Pepperdine. Only careful, responsible parties w/good credit need inquire. Lease. $6,000/month. 213-628-6368.

@normal:BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE. Redecorated, tile, balconies. fireplace, security. Washer/dryer. Just Reduced! $2,200/month. **ALSO** One bedroom+guest on beach. Furnished, upscale. Pool/spa. No pets. Close-in. Available Sept 1st. $2,500/month. 310-454-2628, 310-454-2716

@normal:POINT DUME. Ocean view home. 5 bedroom, 3 bath. Large backyard. Move in condition. $3,500/month. Contact Michael 213-882-8273

@normal:PT. DUME RENTAL. One bedroom, one bath guest apartment. Spacious & light living area, full kitchen w/refrigerator, washer/dryer hookups. Country living near beaches, private garden entry, mountain view deck. New carpet & paint. Available now. $1,650/month includes gas, water, electric. No pets. 457-5250

@normal:CONDO WITH VIEW. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Fireplace, large windows, built-in storage. Very clean. Pool. Garage. Available mid June. $1,800/month. 818-346-2801 or Page 818-494-7174

@normal:MALIBU HOME-ROMANTIC setting in woods, private, peaceful, old growth redwood & cedar home above stream, ocean view, horses OK, miles of trails, 6 acres. New built-ins, SubZero, barbecue, convected oven. Satellite. $3,375/month. 310-457-4405

@normal:HOUSE FOR LEASE. 3 bedroom 2 bath in Malibu West. Beach club, tennis courts. Unfurnished. Great yard, includes gardener. Walk to all schools. Available June 1st. $3,300/month. Brkr/Owner. 310-457-7774

@normal:MALIBU/LACOSTA: Sweeping ocean view. New 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Jacuzzi tub. Office/den/gameroom. 3/4 acre hillside. Six skylights, beam ceilings. Gas fireplace. $3,900/month. Private beach club & additional guest apartment also available. www.accessnv.com/malibu 310-456-5185 or 702-260-9507

@normal:TINY, TINY SINGLE APARTMENT near Kanan & PCH. Furnished or unfurnished. One person. $550/month including utilities. No pets/smoke. Owner/Agent 457-2584

@normal:CLOSE IN, CHARMING GUEST HOUSE UNFURNISHED. Totally redecorated. Kitchen, new appliances, 2 fireplaces. One large bedroom, 2 baths. Across from beach. Ocean, mountain/garden views. Agent. $2,500 month to month. 456-6688

@normal:SPECIAL HOME NEAR LAKE/PARKS: Sophisticated but warm/rustic Malibou Lake home. 3+2+den. Views, lots of wood/glass, stone fireplace, bright modern kitchen, garden/patio, hiking. $2,500/month/year lease. 818-991-4507

@normal:PT. DUME, CLIFFSIDE DR. Ocean view, 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage available 2-6 months. June 13-Dec.31. Private access. Big Dume Beach & patio/garden. Excellent furnishings, immediate move-in condition. First + last month security deposit. No pets/smokers. $2,750/month including utilities except phone/fax. Call 310-457-0893

@normal:BEACHFRONT PENTHOUSE SUPERPAD 1 bedroom plus office, furnished? $3,300/month. And ULTIMATE BEACHFRONT FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM W/FIREPLACE $4,400/month. BEACHFRONT SHORT-TERM FURNISHED RENTALS. From $1,500/week. Pets ok? Resort-like, close in. 310-456-0375

@normal:POINT DUME, 3 bedroom, 2 bath plus pool & spa, yard. Ocean view, 2-car garage, laundry room. Near beaches. Available immediately. $3,200/month long-term lease. Agent Gail Copley. 589-2465

@normal:POINT DUME w/fabulous ocean views, tennis court on over 1 acre. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 3-car garage. Near beaches, private /gated. Long-term lease only. $6,500. Available immediately. Agent Gail Copley. 589-2465

@normal:BIG ROCK BEACHFRONT. One bedroom, one bath. Deck on water. Laundry facilities. Refrigerator, carport. Direct beach access. Available now. $1,550/month. Agent. 310-720-0724

@normal:MALIBU GARDENS OCEAN VIEW. Large corner unit, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Pool, jacuzzi. Laundry. Carport. Corner PCH & Kanan. Just updated. $1,650/month. 456-1160

@normal:MALIBU PT. DUME HOME. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath. Tennis court. 2 fireplaces, family room w/wet bar. 3-car garage. View Private beach access. Gorgeous! $4,500+ security deposit. **VIC Realty** 805-482-2773

@Header:Rentals To Share

@normal:NEAR KANAN, SUNNY, GARDEN CONDO-SHARE, ground floor. Near beach. Fireplace in living room. Separate suite w/private bathroom, laundry facilities. Jacuzzi, heated pool. Pet? $725/all inclusive. Available Now. (Vacation rental available August.) 310-589-5464

@normal:GORGEOUS OCEAN PANORAMICS. Share full house w/half time residents. 3 bedrooms, 2 large decks, private baths, washer/dryer, fireplace. Great El Nido neighborhood, dog friendly. $1,200/month. 310-317-0402.

@Header:Rentals-Summer

@normal:CARBON BEACH ON THE SAND. Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Nicely furnished. Hardwood floors throughout, lots of windows. 2 decks. 2-car parking. No pets. $10,000 for entire summer (June thru August). Or monthly rates. 310-317-4666

@normal:SUMMER RENTALS ON THE BEACH. One, two & three bedrooms, private beach. Pool, spa. Security building. $4,000 to $6,000 month to month or long term. 310-456-3456

@Header:Rentals-Vacation

@normal:MALIBU BEACH HOME. Breathtaking views & sounds. Posh decorator’s dream beach home. Approx. 2400 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath suites. 2 large decks. Secluded beach. Completely equipped & beautifully furnished for a high quality vacation. 8 days, 7 nights, $6,000 + security deposit. 310-456-7017 *BMX

@normal:MALIBU LOCALS, TOWNERS, & OVER ACHIEVERS! MAMMOTH Rustic ski cabin in natural wilderness setting. Fishing within one minute of property. Outdoors person’s recreation paradise. Simple, functional, furnished. $600/week or monthly. 310-456-0375, 760-934-DUDE

@Header:Rental Situations Wanted

@normal:**AVAILABLE: SECURITY, HOUSESITTING, ANIMAL CARE**for your home or estate in exchange for living accommodations Former law enforcement experience, non-smoking, non-drinking, college degree, trustworthy. Impeccable references. Contact David at 310-375-2781

@normal:UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY – HAVE YOUR HOME REDESIGNED OR COMPLETELY /PARTIALLY DECORATED by young designer in exchange for wonderful living/working space. Similar philosophy to Gavhan O’Keefe. Only serious inquiries. 213-782-0191

@normal:BEACH HOUSE WANTED. Want to get married barefoot on the sand. Will rent for weekend or week in Aug., Sept., or Oct. Please call Barbara at 310-473-3883.

@Header:Rental Wanted

@normal:QUIET GUESTHOUSE OR APARTMENT WANTED in Malibu. Would love ocean view! Responsible professional (store manager). Nonsmoker. Excellent references. Call Kim at 310-576-0504

@Header:Room For Rent

@normal:SPACIOUS STUDIO APARTMENT. Kitchenette, sauna, gated, alarm, private garage. Ideal for single professional or student. Extra quiet & safe. Sunset near PCH. Available Today! $750/month. Albert, 310-459-4843

@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. Pager 800-417-6052

@Header:Services

@normal:WORD PROCESSING. Everything: theses, appellate briefs, scripts, newsletters, resumes, transcription, homework. Spell/grammar check/laser printing included. Rush jobs a specialty. Available 24 hours. $30/hr. Sandy or Jeff (310) 317-0702.

@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:EXPERIENCED & AFFORDABLE OFFICE SERVICES PROVIDED: *Marketing (Brochures, Business Cards, Mailing Lists) *Websites ,(Design/Management) *Professional Writing (Bio’s, Resumes, Newsletters, Editing) *Computer Software Tutoring & General Office (bookkeeping, spreadsheets, wordprocessing) Pager# 310-282-1719, 310-337-9144

@normal:CARETAKER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT. I am versatile, responsible, dependable w/a take charge attitude. Experience w/animals, dogs to horses. Do errands, light cooking & light cleaning. Great local references. Call Linda at 818-971-2627

@Header:Storage

@normal:MALIBU SELF STORAGE The only storage facility in Malibu’s Civic Center. Short drive to your unit. Ground level convenience. Located 100 yards North of Civic Center Way. 24 hour recorded information: 456-2822. Operated by Mariposa Land Company. 310-456-5555.

@Header:Tickets

@normal:“CAN’T GET TO THE GETTY?” Call Art Access L.A. for special package tour. 1-800-685-1407.

@Header:Tile

@normal:TILE WORKS Ceramic, Pavers & Marble. 457-2031

@Header:Trailer

@normal:1992 NOMAD CENTURY 5th WHEEL. 30′ Super Slide. Towed only 2,000 miles. $14,450. 457-1625 x 4, leave message.

@Header:Tree Service

@normal:COYLE’S TREE SURGERY. “The Conscientious Professional.” Certified arborist #WC200. Complete Tree Service. Free Estimated. 310-456-TREE (8733)

@normal: RONN HAYES Skilled Arborist serving Malibu exclusively for 15 years. 457-7569

@Header:Truck s & Vans

@normal:1978 GMC PICKUP 4 door dually. Truck has 1991 sheet metal front & bed. Truck has a custom 3 color pearl paint job, ALCOA wheels, rear roll pan & handle shaved from tailgate Recently rebuilt 454 engine w/headers. Truck has A/C, Cruise control, power steering, AM/FM cassette, and has dual gas tanks. Truck is perfect except for interior. Divorce forces sales. Have invested over $15,000. Asking $9500 OBO. Jay 805-379-7220.

@Header:Wanted Misc.

@normal:BEACH HOUSE WANTED. Want to get married barefoot on the sand. Will rent for weekend or week in Aug., Sept., or Oct. Please call Barbara at 310-473-3883.

@Header:HOT WEBSITES

@normal:MOTORCYCLE RACING & SALES. Check out my www website for some good links to various raceways, news sources, and the dealership where I work: hanshanson.com

@Header:Yoga

@normal:HARMONY YOGA and Touch. Gentle Hatha Yoga for stress and limited range of motion. 1-800-685-1407.

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I’ve been doing my best to avoid anything to do with Kenneth Starr. I boycott newspaper articles describing the investigation. I immediately switch channels whenever “Crises in the White House” comes up on the screen. I have absolutely forbidden my friends to talk about it. I avert my eyes whenever Starr’s grinning, pompous, smarmy face appears on the screen. Since some might legitimately question my objectivity on the issue of Starr, I have with a few exceptions tried to avoid writing about him. But try as I might to avoid him, the long arm of the ever-righteous Starr keeps reaching out farther and farther into everyday American life, like some growing disease, poisoning everything it touches.

The latest seems to be his attack on the attorney-client privilege, or, to put it another way, your right to sit down and talk to your lawyer and to know that what you tell him is in strictest confidence, forever.

Some might say, “What’s the big deal? All Starr is asking is that the witnesses tell the truth and that they answer whatever question is put to them. If they’ve done nothing wrong, what do they have to hide? Besides, if a crime has been committed, getting at the truth is more important than your right to have your confidences respected.”

The answer is that it is a big deal, a very big deal, and here’s why.

Lets take a relatively innocuous situation. You go to see your lawyer about setting up a trust. You’re healthy. The lawyer says, “Tell me everything so we can set up a proper trust and we can avoid paying any unnecessary taxes.”

You think to yourself, “I really ought to tell him about my nephew, because the truth is he’s really my son, and my wife doesn’t know I had an affair with her sister. I wonder if adultery is a crime? Maybe I shouldn’t tell the lawyer because they might find out after I’m dead and end up hating each other or in court suing over the estate.

“Besides, some of the money in my safe-deposit box was a cash payment in a business deal, and I’m not sure I paid taxes on it. I’d like to pay the taxes now, but I’m afraid if I tell my lawyer, he could be compelled to testify and my family would lose its financial security. Maybe I should ask another lawyer if it’s OK to talk this lawyer. Maybe I just better not tell him.

“And then there’s that rotten partner of mine. The moment I’m dead, he’s going to try and steal my wife’s share of the business. The first thing he’s going to do is subpoena my lawyer’s notes and see if he can find anything that looks like fraud. He’ll accuse me of a crime, and they’ll let him see everything.

“Maybe I ought to tell the lawyer not to make any notes.”

And on and on it goes.

The game is called “Being Able to Trust Your Lawyer,” and it’s one of the cornerstones of our legal system.

Let’s take another example: the case of the White House people being called to testify before the federal grand jury. If there is one place you definitely need a lawyer, it’s when they might be accusing you of a crime.

Can you talk to a lawyer first?

Can you tell a lawyer everything you know?

Can that lawyer be questioned about what you said?

Can you be questioned about what you told your lawyer?

How do you know if you’ve committed a crime called obstructing justice?

If you ask a lawyer if you’ve committed a crime and he says, “Yes,” have you incriminated yourself by telling him?

If you go before a grand jury and they accuse you of committing a crime, whom do you ask for advice?

Is it a crime not to tell them what they want?

Suppose what they want isn’t true but they want you to say it anyway and they threaten to put you in jail unless you tell them what they want?

If that’s not OK, why is Susan McDougal still in jail?

Maybe it would be different if you felt these guys really were trying to get to the truth, but you know that’s not it at all. All they want to do is to get Clinton. If you get in their way, you’re just going to be road kill, and they couldn’t care less.

This time, they want Vince Foster’s attorney’s notes. Next time, it will the notes from a lawyer with a living client, like you.

We’ll have an answer soon because the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument this week on the issue.

Meanwhile, we the people are stuck in the middle of a battle between an amoral prosecutor out to get a president and an immoral president out to run out the clock, with us the big losers whichever way it goes.

Dear Rosie’s Human:

The nice lady who picked “Rosie” up saved her from a very real possibility that she may have been killed on the road like so many other pets in Malibu. When found, “Rosie” had no collar, no identification, no license and matched the description of a dog who had been observed running in traffic on Point Dume several times recently. This nice lady brought her to us “vigilantes” very concerned for her well-being and that she might cause and be killed in a traffic accident. The lady wanted to take “Rosie” in and have her spayed as soon as medically possible. To say the least, we were thrilled.

The question arises, “Why are we vigilantes?” Maybe it’s because our hearts are heavy as many of us have volunteered or worked at shelters and have had to end the lives of hundreds (thousands) of cats, dogs, puppies and kittens, simply because there are not enough homes out there for all of them. Most were young and healthy. All of them wanted to live.

There is no excuse for someone like yourself, an educated person, to contribute to pet overpopulation. Although you stated you have homes for all the puppies, are you willing to take them back if the new owners don’t want them or will you (or their new owners) take them to the shelter to be destroyed? I regret that you misunderstood our position on breeding. In the vigilante shop, we always insist that our clients spay and neuter all pets.

If their intention is to breed their pets, purebreds or otherwise, we vigilantes let them know that they are not welcome. Currently, our shelters are overrun with both mixed and purebred pets that do not have homes. Our bulletin boards and other rescue bulletins list dozens of purebreds whose owners can’t keep them or no longer want them as they do not fit their current lifestyle. And where do all these homeless dogs and cats come from? Could they have been those tiny 8-week-old puppies and kittens everyone wanted so badly?

Maybe you should take your daughter to the local shelter so she can witness the miracle of birth along with the cruelty of death for an unwanted pet.

Sandra G. Glover

A vigilante, animal lover and proud of it

Wildlife Emergency Response has recently made an organized effort to protect the sea lions of Point Dume. Over the past six months, sea lions have begun congregating in this one particular area. From five to 50 to 100, the population has grown to well over 160 animals. This large group of sea lions taking up residency on the rocky cliffs of Point Dume is unusual and of great significance.

Starving from the effects of El Nino, did they come from the Channel Islands to find food in our coastal waters? Could they be forming a new colony (breeding ground) or are they establishing a haul-out, a place to rest? When you look at our coastline, seals and sea lions have no place to go — every mile of beach is developed and frequented by humans and dogs, except maybe this one small rocky cove. They have chosen Point Dume for some reason and we should do everything possible to welcome their arrival with respect for their need for privacy.

Point Dume, with its draw of tourists and fishermen, poses a serious threat to the health and well being of this population of animals; the integrity of this group could be ruined by too many disturbances. Sea lions are federally protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act which forbids disturbing them — altering their normal behavior in any way, intentionally or not. But these animals are in dire need of local protection.

While documenting the growth of this population, we have recorded fishermen throwing rocks at the animals and tourists clapping their hands, sending a hundred animals into the surf. It is for this reason, having witnessed the lack of respect and consideration for wildlife and the lack of common sense by the people we’ve encountered, we have been aggressively seeking protection of this area.

We have created signs and, in cooperation with State Parks, National Marine Fisheries Service and the Coastal Commission, they will be posted soon. We have organized a watch program with shifts of volunteers sitting hours on the point keeping watch over the animals and educating the visiting public. Because it is now birthing season for this species, we have had to increase our watch program if we are to protect these animals.

This letter is to thank all our volunteers who are helping to protect these sea lions. They have given of their free time, their weekends, hours upon hours, to see that these wonderful creatures are undisturbed. This letter, too, is an invitation to others who wish to be a part of our sea lion watch program. Call us at 457-WILD if you are interested.

Wildlife Emergency Response