I wanted to convey my deepest gratitude to Caltrans for continuing to resist the temptation to repair the northbound roller-coaster bumps on Pacific Coast Highway, just south of Big Rock Drive.

For nearly 20 years, Malibu’s residents have thrilled to these ever-changing bumps and humps, watching them swell with every rainy season and eagerly anticipating the chance to “get air” after hitting them at just the right speed.

For a while, as I saw Caltrans dump millions into various Malibu projects this last winter, I feared that they might actually drop a few pennies into what must surely be a simple remedy to the humps, i.e. installing proper mountain drainage and then bulldozing the highway flat as it was some two decades ago. How happy I was when they decided to take the more expensive route and continue resurfacing the humps each time water seepage caused them to buckle (twice this year already!).

Malibu residents should take pause and give thanks that as long as Caltrans’ wise and caring leadership is on the case, PCH will not be repaired.

Wade Major

Ask Robert Iacopino when he first saw theater and he queries, “The first time that I can remember?” Although his parents had been taking him since he was very young, his first recollection is of “Cats” at the Schubert Theater: “I loved the way all the people were so energetic and alive. It was really cool to hear them singing and see them dancing. I was too little to appreciate the technical aspects, but I loved the experience of it.”

At 2, the PCH resident filmed a commercial that was never aired and a CBS promo that was. At 3, he was modeling for print ads.

He still liked being in the audience until he watched his older sister, Perrin, in Santa Monica Playhouse’s youth theater program. She performed in a “summer stock” production, he recalls. “They had the cast party at my house. I didn’t know anyone, but they all knew me as Perrin’s brother. I thought it would be really cool if they all knew my name.”

Out went the sailing lessons, at which he says he was a failure, and in came acting. He played a French detective in a 1997 summer stock production at the playhouse. “We had the cast party at my house again,” he says, “and no one called me Perrin’s brother.”

The MHS senior plans to attend college, then “do something in the world of theater.” He says this pleases his parents and stepparents — attorneys all. “I don’t want to be a lawyer,” he volunteers.

Iacopino spent three weeks this summer in the British Isles with Santa Monica Playhouse’s Young Professionals Company, his second tour across the pond with the troupe.

In Derry/Londonderry, the company gave three performances of “Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party.” What does he remember of Northern Ireland? “We set up the stage, performed and took down the stage. It was basically a lot of work.” The airline lost one of their boxes of props and costumes, which the actors scrambled to replace before their performances. The airline found the box after the company had moved on to England.

The troupe stayed at the homes of actors from Derry’s youth theater company, The Playhouse. Iacopino stayed with the family of 15-year-old actor David Rogers. “We stayed up ’til odd hours in the morning, talking, drinking tea, eating biscuits.” Fortunately the group was untouched by the firebombs set off during his stay. “A lot of the parents called,” he says, “but we weren’t aware of it. They closed down one of the streets right next to the theater we were working at, but they opened it up a half-hour later.”

The company then traveled to Monaghan, Ireland. Iacopino saw soldiers on sentry as he crossed the border. “It was weird,” he sums up. At Monaghan, the actors stayed at 19th century Castle Leslie, owned and operated by a cousin of Santa Monica Playhouse director Evelyn Rudie. “It was a bit rainy outside,” he recounts. “Inside, it was really kind of cozy. It’s exclusive. We would never have been able to stay there if Evelyn were not related.”

For week two, the troupe traveled to London, where they stayed at a dormitory at the University of London and enjoyed a busman’s holiday — seeing as much of the London theater as possible. Of the Globe Theatre, where he saw “The Merchant of Venice,” he says, “We were groundlings. The actors are right there with you. There’s a lot of interaction. They can see you.”

The Royal National Theatre set up meetings, workshops and a performance of “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” for the Santa Monica group. One of the actors in “Brodie” led one of the workshops. “It was cool to have a workshop with him and then see him in the show that night,” Iacopino recalls. During the workshop, they discussed development of the play from the book, deciding which scenes were effective in reaching a theater audience.

Then, the students worked on ensemble exercises just as the Brodie cast had done. “All of the workshops were to provide us with new perspectives,” says Iacopino. “We were to take them and add them to our performances. I know I was adding things to my performance that I learned.” Another workshop focused on “status” exercises, in which the actor gives the person with whom he is interacting either higher or lower status.

He doesn’t see a difference between British and American acting styles, but says, “I find the audience is a bit different. I find American audiences to be more loud. English audiences tend to be more constrained. But they still clap a lot.”

The young actor spent little energy being a tourist. At the Tower of London, Iacopino admits, he sat in the cafe. “It was a nice cafe,” he adds apologetically. “We tried to take a tour of the Museum of the Moving Image, but we were too late, so we went to that cafe.” He did enjoy high tea at Hyde Park and an ice cream at Covent Garden.

After London, the travelers arrived in the Kenilworth/Warwick area. There, they stayed at the homes of the young actors of The Playbox Theatre. Iacopino housed with Tom Jones-Berney, 16, who has already performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The Santa Monica Playhouse troupe performed its original plays, “Alice” (Iacopino playing the Mad Hatter) and “The Silver Key” (playing a “nool,” whom he describes as co-dependent). Two performances at a local school brought surprising, disrespectful laughter from the English schoolchildren.

Iacopino ran the light board for one performance. “They sat me down five minutes before and said, ‘Move this up and down to control these lights. . . .’ It made me interested in figuring out how to really do lights.”

On the outside, the young actor enjoys scuba diving (he’s done Catalina and the Channel Islands) and studies Japanese. He also helped form The Friendship Writers Focus Group at the playhouse, which writes plays the younger actors perform at workshops.

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@Header:Animals Lost & Found

@normal:***LOST CHOCOLATE LABRADOR*** 2 years old, male. Very friendly. Rocky brown. His mother misses him very much. ***REWARD!!!*** 310-456-7151

@normal:DESPERATELY SEEKING LOST female Siberian Husky. Blue eyes, black & white. Last seen Nicholas Cyn. Beach on Aug. 11. CASH REWARD!! Please call 310-589-5211

@normal:MISSING DOG. German short-hired pointer lost in Trancas area. Please call 317-4883 ext 1 or 457-6190.

@normal:J***REWARD*** Lost dog, Akita. Black face, tan body. Female w/purple collar. Lost 8/21 on Santa Monica Blvd. & Bundy. A very dear family member. Please call Andrea at 310-645-1690 or 310-826-3057

@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:ADORABLE 8 month old female pit/hound mix puppy wants to say “hello” to everybody. Loves kids & dogs. Affectionate & playful. Call 213-656-6473

@normal:**BOARDING** Large 1/2 acre individual pen with shelter. Great access to ocean views & canyon trails. Located near Paradise Cove. Available now. $175/month. Call Sara. 310-457-5017

@normal:FEELING MISERABLE & UNLOVED? Adopt one of these: **Wire-haired terrier, mix, male, 1.5 years. Non-stop loving. **Shibu Inu, mix, female. 1 year. More fun than Disneyland! **Handsome Husky/Collie mix, male, 2 years. Affectionate & loyal. All shots/fixed. $75 donation. To approved home only. 213-935-1342

@normal:AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS. Queenland Heeler puppies. 3 reds (2m, 1f) and 5 blues (3m,2f). Very active, intelligent & loyal breed. Big yard recommended. Serious people only. $200.00. Please call Aline 310-455-2662

@Header:Announcements

@normal:DREAMING OF CLINTON? Seeking women’s dreams of encounters with Bill (sexual okay) for book on women/power. Please include contact information. Dreamers, 15237 Sunset Blvd., Suite 87, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

@normal:***PLANT YOUR OWN VINEYARD*** Grow your own wine. Consultation and parcel analysis by former Sonoma County vineyard manager. Call Chris at 619-275-6633

@normal:SHARE A DREAM-Host Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian High School. Exchange Students 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:DONATE YOUR CAR, truck or RV & help kids. Tax deduction based on retail value. Free pick-up. Call for information. Children’s Literacy Program. 800-339-7790. 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:Artist

@normal:**ARTIST SPECIALIZING IN**children’s murals, portraits of people & pets from your favorite photo or private sitting, trompe ‘loeil & oil painting. Call for free consultation. Scott Gaston at 310-607-0067

@Header:Attorneys

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

@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:CARS: $100-$500. Police impounds. Honda, Chevy, Jeeps & Sport Utility. Must sell!!! 1-800-772-7470 Ext. 7108 Cal*Scan

@Header:Autos American

@normal:1982 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 liter, 302, 4-speed, T-Top, 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. $14,800 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 sale. Have invested over $15,000. Asking $9500 OBO. Jay 805-379-7220.

@normal:’92 MUSTANG 5.0, 5-speed hatchback, air, deluxe stereo, Lo-Jack. 68,500 pampered miles. $8,800 obo. Vicky, 310-208-6343

@normal:’94 SATURN SL1 SEDAN. Metallic blue, 5 speed, AC, tape deck, front wheel drive, rack & pinion steering. Excellent maintenance record. Reliable, economical. $5,000. 456-5507 x 105.

@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:87 MERCEDES 560SL. 114k miles. Champagne beige w/beige interior. Great condition. $17,000. Call John at 310-457-4410

@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:ADVERTISE STATEWIDE! for $400. Place a 25-word classified ad in 200 California newspapers, combined circulation over 3.3 million. For information call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Doreen.

@normal:*SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS* seek preliminary venture capital. Building city in India – 15,000 houses. Documented advanced negotiations. High tech recycled materials, solar energy/onsite waste treatment. 562-983-8081, greenframe@aol.com, Website eastbywest.com\steelfr.htm

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

@normal:AREA PAYPHONE RTE. 45 established. PAC BELL locations. Earn $165k/year. Min invest. $12,500. Call 1-800-519-3201 Cal*Scan

@normal:ULTIMATE VENDING $10 & $20 Vends. No soda, no snacks, no selling. Free sample. Inv. required. 1-800-737-9495 (24 hours). Cal*Scan

@normal:PAYPHONES. $150K/YR Lowest prices. Local sites available. Call 1-800-800-3470 (24/hrs). Cal*Scan

@normal:MASTER DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED Specialty Lubricants, proven & tested commercial/industrial products. Easily demonstrated. Small investment. 6-figure potential. Call for territory availability. Tricon Lubricants Corp. Toll free 1-888-874-2660 Cal*Scan

@Header:Carpet Cleaning

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

@Header:Catering

@Normal:MONROE’S CATERING for all your catering needs. Malibu’s most experienced & affordable caterers. 310-457-6338

@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

@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:THE STORK STOPS HERE a postpartum care service, Baby Nurses, Postpartum Doulas, Mommies, Personal shoppers and Gourmet cooking service. Early scheduling is encouraged to ensure availability. 310-226-2845.

@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. *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:NEED HELP BUYING, UPGRADING OR USING YOUR PC? We’re here for you. Call for New Client Special. Shaun/Dan. 310-298-3899

@Header:Construction Services

@normal:J.R. CONSTRUCTION CO. 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.

@normal:HMH CONSTRUCTION Remodels and Custom Painting. Quality work. 310-589-5711

@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:LET ME HANDLE THE CHAOS. Reliable, honest & educated young women to pack/organize your move or other details of your life. Excellent references available upon request. Julie, pager/voice mail. 310-286-8739

@normal:HOUSEKEEPER/SWEDISH MASSEUSE Has afternoons and evenings available. Has own transportation and excellent references. 310-239-7492 voicemail/pager.

@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:NEED HELP? Elder care, house sitting, errands, etc. Reliable, honest, caring. Excellent Malibu & Westside area references. Call Robin at 310-285-4111.

@normal:PRIVATE DUTY NURSE CNA to provide TLC for elderly. CPR card, CDL. Dependable, responsible, reliable w/many years experience & excellent references. Seeks position in or near Malibu area. 456-6810

@normal:CAREGIVER/CARETAKER. Gent, 58 will drive, cook, shop, garden & enable with dignity. Part or full time. Please call Joe at 317-2082

@Header:Employment Services

@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 hrs. Cal*Scan

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

@normal:EARN $1000 WEEKLY stuffing envelopes at home. Start now. No experience. Free supplies, information! No obligation. Send SASE: ACE, #503, Box 5137, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Cal*Scan

@Header:Finances

@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:$$ WE BUY$$. Seller financed notes *Insurance settlements *Land note portfolios. Colonial Financial. 1-800-969-1200 ext. 51. 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:AVOID BANKRUPTCY. Free debt consolidation. Application w/service. Cut payments to 65%. 24 hr. approval. Good/Bad/No credit OK. 1-800-873-8207. Cal*Scan

@normal:REFINANCE FAST, EASY & over-the-phone. Need a second chance? Credit problems? OK. Bankruptcy? OK. Foreclosures? OK. Low interest. Call platinum Capital. Real Estate Broker #01163658 – Dept. of Real Estate. 1-800-699-LEND. nationwide Lender. Cal*Scan

@normal:REFINANCING? Need a mortgage loan? Credit/income problems OK. Foreclosures or bankruptcy OK! Call now! 24 hour approvals. ACG Financial Services. 1-800-949-LEND. Cal*Scan

@normal:INSTANT CASH! You Drive! 1-888-678-6866. Cal*Scan

@normal:OVER YOUR HEAD in debt! Need more breathing room?? Avoid bankruptcy! *Debt Consolidation. *No Qualifying. * Licensed Not-for-profit, National company. www.anewhorizon.org (800)556-1548 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. 456-5507 Ext. 108 or Fax 456-8986

@normal:FILE CABINET, 26″, legal, 2 drawer, suspension, 68 hanging folders. $100. 457-6400

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

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

@normal:WALL UNIT Designer bamboo wall unit, light finish. 6.5Hx5’W. $350. obo 589-3888

@normal:ELECTRIC Mini Magic Muffin Maker. Betty Crocker. $8. 829-1568

@normal:MASSAGER for back w/heat & adjustments. Pollenex. $25. 838-4192

@normal:FREE FIREWOOD! Will load for free. 1’to 4′ long. 457-7097

@normal:GOLF CLUBS, PING IRONS AND WOODS $300. Call 310-589-9896.

@normal:SAW, radial arm saw. Sears. $60. 456-2583

@normal:WOODEN CARVED FIGURE, 2′ tall. Antique. $65. 457-6365

@normal:SURFBOARD –6’1″ Becker, excellent condition. $150 obo. 457-1707

@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.

@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:**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:BEAUTIFUL IMPORTED TEAK MARKET UMBRELLAS. Hand-painted designs of bananas leaves, orchids, birds, etc. Custom orders also available. Seen at the Malibu Art Festival. Retail $795. Buy direct $199. Donna 310-457-3213.

@normal:UTAH QUALITY QUILTS. Teal Blue Star, double/queen. Cocoa Brown Log Cabin, queen/king. Windsor Blue Log Cabin, queen/king. Afghan, baby quilts, crochet blankets & baby clothes. All handmade. Contact Sarah, 310- 457-9645

@normal:COUNTRY CABINET/UNIT. Custom made from vintage wood. Suitable for kitchen, dining room, living room or retail space. Fabulous piece. Great for storage, display, audio/visual equipment. Red. 6’6″ long, 3’6″ tall. A bargain at $925. Call 457-6365

@normal: 4 PIECE MEDITERRANEAN BEDROOM SET: 9 drawer dresser, 2 night stands w/doors, California king includes Sterns & Foster mattress/box, frame,,headboard. $400. 457-5230

@normal:MOVING SALE! Beautiful black Yamaha, originally price $3,440, selling $1,500. Refrigerator $400. Pair nightstands, both $250. Coffee table $300. Sofa $35. Folding tables, $30 each. High chair $45. Stroller $50. Crib+2 sets bedding $250. Other miscellaneous items. Call Mike or Kim, 456-5164

@Header:For Sale

@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:ALL STEEL BUILDINGS Factory Blowout! 1-800-973-3366. Will beat any deal by $500. Cal*Scan

@Header:Garage Sales

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

@normal:MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Infant, children & adult clothing. Kitchen items, small appliances, toys, glassware, pictures, books & more!! Sat. Only. Aug. 29th 9:00am-3:pm. 6243 TAPIA DR. PCH/Trancus/Tapia.

@Header:Gardening

@normal:ANTS, ANTS, ANTS, ANTS, ANTS. Got Ants? Gophers? Spiders? Sick Trees? Sick Garden? Don’t Panic, It’s Organic! Natural pest control, organic consultant; as seen on PBS. Since 1972. 310-457-4438 www.invisiblegardener.com

@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

@Header:Health & Fitness

@normal:DRUG COUNSELING: Outpatient detox from Heroin, Cocaine, Pills, etc. Counseling in Malibu. Call Jerry at the Telesis Foundation. 310-238-0140 or 818-829-7369

@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. 1-800-532-3399. 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. Small stipend included. Call Arnold York, Editor at 456-5507, ext 101, or for immediate consideration fax resume, clips to 456-8986

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

@normal:LOCAL HARDWARE STORE needs full-time or part-time help w/some experience. Will train. Call Lupe at 456-8550

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

@normal:WONDERFUL PART-TIME POSITION for person with the right ability in very busy office located in Malibu. Must be well-versed in Word, Excel & Data Entry. Must be able to work on own initiative and in addition to computer skills should have good all around experience in dealing w/clients on the telephone. Suitable for a person who would like to progress with a young company with a phenomenal growth record. If you would like to know more please call Amanda , 310-456-7072 (fax: 310-456-8393)

@normal:**LONDON TEMPORARY SERVICES** Lots of great jobs: Receptionist, Administrative Assistants, Clerks, Secretaries. One year experience required. Fax resume: 310-826-7939. Work on the Westside.

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Monday-Friday, casual Malibu office, must have excellent communication & computer skills, internet knowledge. Leave message 310-859-6973.

@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 Arnold York, editor-in-chief, at 310-456-5507 ext. 101, or fax resume/samples to 310-456-8986

@normal:RESTAURANT-Wolfgang Puck’s Granita needs P/T bartender w/exp. Fax resume to 310-456-8317.

@normal:COULD YOU USE A LITTLE EXTRA CASH RIGHT ABOUT NOW? Temporary & permanent , part-time, full-time positions available immediately. You could use a little extra cash & we could use a little extra help during our busiest time of the year! It’s a perfect match. We have the Following positions available at Pepperdine Bookstore: Customer Service Associates, Cashiers, Sales Associates, Stock Associates. Only energetic & enthusiastic people need apply. Previous retail experience would be great! Come in & apply today! Pepperdine University Bookstore, Malibu Campus, Tyler Campus Center. Ask for Diane.

@normal:RECEPTIONIST. London Needs You! Immediate opening. Westside. Experience necessary. Temp & temp – hire. Benefits, top pay. 310-826-3828. Fax: 310-826-7939. London Temporary Services

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. London Needs You! Numerous assignments on the Westside. Min. 1 year experience in corporate environment. Word, Excel, Win.95 a plus. Temp. & temp – hire. Benefits, top pay. 310-826-3828, Fax: 310-826-7939

@normal:FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT/SECRETARY needed. Local Malibu resident only. Call 454-1111 ext 490.

@normal:PART OR FULL TIME kennel/animal caretaker needed for local veterinary clinic. Hours flexible. Salary negotiable. 457-6453

@normal:HOUSEKEEPER, Monday & Friday, partial days. Dishes, pots/pans, laundry, ironing, floors, beds. Good English required. $10/hr. Leave message: 310-589-0594.

@normal:WORK FROM HOME. US/International company. Earn $500 to $5,000+. Part-time or full-time. Free information booklet. 1-800-404-9143

@normal:CHILD CARE NEEDED for 10 year old. Santa Monica area. Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm. Early childhood education background preferred. Graduate student preferred. Car w/insurance. Light housekeeping. References required. Call Jeanne, daytime, 818-954-3276, evening, 310-828-6206

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for a part-time Advertising Salesperson to sell special sections. Sales experience preferred. Call Arnold at 310-456-5507 ext 101 or fax your resume to: 310-456-8986

@normal:PART-TIME HELP WANTED in barter company office. Work in exchange for great vacations, dental, & hundreds of other goods & services. 310-456-7629, Ask for Carol.

@normal:EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT for a Malibu based executive search firm. M-F, 8-5pm. IBM PC skills & positive attitude required. Fax your confidential resume to: Search 310-317-6119. Phone 310-317-6113

@normal:DISHWASHER FOR CERES, INC., a biotech. company located in Malibu. Applicant must be motivated self-starter. Excellent benefits package. Fax resume to HRM: 310-317-8998 or mail to Ceres, Inc., 3007 Malibu Canyon Rd., Malibu, CA 90265

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for Ceres, Inc., a biotech company located in Malibu. Applicant must be motivated self-starter with good computer skills. Excellent benefits package. Fax resume to HRM: 310-317-8998 or mail to Ceres, Inc., 3007 Malibu Cyn. Rd. Malibu, CA 90265

@normal:FULL & PART-TIME AVAILABLE at Radio Shack. Training/benefits & more. Call Dave at 310-456-0342 and EOE, drug-free.

@normal:CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS. Excellent communication skills required for this Temp to Staff position. Prior work history within a call center is preferred, but not required. Must have strong customer service skills & some general office experience. $10-$12/hours. **Royal Staffing Services** Westlake Village, 805-373-9909, Fax 805-494-4365

@normal:BABYSITTER WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS for Malibu 3 year old & 2 year old. $11 per hour. Must be loving, responsible & have experience. References & reliable vehicle. 310-456-3303

@normal:RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL: mature friendly, organized person to answer phones, copy, file, prepare mailings. Excellent working conditions. 9am-noon Monday-Friday. Call 310-457-7966 or fax resume to 310-589-6186.

@normal:EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY, part-time. Sole practitioner, central Malibu. WordPerfect 5.0. Nonsmoker w/car. Flexible hours, varied practice areas, private office w/bathroom. Call 310-456-5533

@normal:DRIVER NEEDED. Mornings & afternoons. Good driving record, insurance & references. Call 310-284-6070 daytime, 310-456-5477 evenings.

@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:U. S. COAST GUARD Now Hiring! Women & Men ages 17-27. *Great Benefits *Good Pay *Exciting Jobs. Be part of the action. Call 1-800-438-8724. Cal*Scan

@normal:FREE TRAINING & 1st year income $30K – Stevens Transport – OTR truck drivers wanted! Non-experienced or experienced – Toll free 888-279-4058 EOE. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER OTR COVENANT Transport just has a major pay increase. Experienced drivers. Owner Operators Teams 1-800-441-4394. Graduate students 1-800-338-6428. Bud Meyer Refrigerated Truck Lines call toll free 877-283-6393; 877-BUD MEYER Solo Drivers & Contractors. Cal*Scan

@normal:GET PAID $15 – $30 per hour processing insurance claims for local doctors office. Complete training provided. Computer and modem experience required. Call 800-942-8141 ext. 12. Cal*Scan

@normal:AVON PRODUCTS-Start your own business. Work flexible hours. Enjoy unlimited earnings. Call toll free (888)561-2966. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER-MILES.MONEY. Respect Glass/Heavy haulers. 34-37 cents/mile. Great benefits. Consistent miles. Run western states. 3 yrs. OTR + 1 yr. flatbed exp. Combined Transport. 1-800-637-4407. Cal*Scan

@normal:IMMEDIATE OPENING. National Co. looking for Sales Rep. in California. Willing to travel Mon.-Fri. Commission position. Company average pays $670/week. M at 1-800-225-6368 Cal*Scan

@Header:Home Care

@normal:PRIVATE DUTY NURSE CNA to provide TLC for elderly. CPR card, CDL. Dependable, responsible, reliable w/many years experience & excellent references. Seeks position in or near Malibu area. 456-6810

@Header:Horses

@normal:**BOARDING** Large 1/2 acre individual pen with shelter. Great access to ocean views & canyon trails. Located near Paradise Cove. Available now. $175/month. Call Sara. 310-457-5017

@Header:Housekeeping

@normal:EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER available Thursday & Fridays. Local references. Speaks English. Very reliable & honest. Call Hilda, 213-462-7613

@Header:Housesitting

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

@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: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

@normal:***LANDSCAPE SERVICES*** Colorful Flower Gardens Installed. Also Vegetable/Herb Gardens. Native Gardens (Fire resistant & drought tolerant). Rock Gardens/Waterfalls. Call Sarah at 310-455-3547

@normal:Malibu Tropicals and Succulent Nursery specializing in succulents, bromeliads, epidendrum orchids, exotics for landscape use. 1 gal. to 24″ box specimens. Wholesale to the trade. 26799 P.C.H., Malibu. Hours 7:00-3:30 M-F. Call for appointment 310-457-7478.

@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.

@Header:Medical Services

@normal:ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Experience Dr. Rolf’s original system of manual therapy. For a light, fluid & balanced body, free of pain, chronic stress & stiffness. Changes you feel that last! John Baier, GSI, ABMP#466912 visit www.rolfguild.org. 317-4839.

@Header:Mobile Homes

@normal:AT THE BEACH FOR 40K. Cute, cozy clean & close to the water. One bedroom mobile home in Paradise Cove for beach get-a-away. Only $40,000. 310-589-5756.

@Header:Musical Instruction

@normal:CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP. Piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocal development & song writing. Play music you want to play. Learn to develop your own style. Lessons in your home by professional w/25 years experience. 310-589-0279

@Header:Musical Instruments

@normal:DRUM SET, LUDWIG , 5 piece. 2 crash, 1 splash, hi-hat, 1 ride. Good condition. $800. 457-2894

@Header:Office Space

@normal:OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: at the Pt. Dume Professional Center located between Kanan & Portshead at 28990 PCH. To inquire regarding this unique garden office complete w/ample parking. Call 310-589-1102 Monday-Thursday. 8:30-4:30. Owner

@normal:OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: 400+ sq. ft. in Malibu’s best office building. Garden view, tranquil, utilities included. $500/month. 310-457-5785

@Header:Painting

@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

@normal:**ARTIST SPECIALIZING IN**children’s murals, portraits of people & pets from your favorite photo or private sitting, trompe ‘loeil & oil painting. Call for free consultation. Scott Gaston at 310-607-0067

@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 456-9746.

@Header:Personals

@normal:DEFENSE PEPPER SPRAY $14.95. 24 HOUR RECORDING. CALL 1-800-965-1346

@normal:ASIAN BEAUTIES! WORLDWIDE! Desire penpals, friendship, romance, lifemates! Free details, full color photo brochure! Responsible rates! P.I.C, Box 461873-MN, Los Angeles, CA 90046. 323-650-1994. www.pacisl.com Cal*Scan

@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:**TOM STURMAN – REAL ESTATE SALES** Homes, Rentals, Commercial, Estates. 310-457-3909 or 310-915-4275.

@normal:AT THE BEACH FOR 40K. Cute, cozy, clean & close to the water. One bedroom mobile home in Paradise Cove for beach get-a-away. Only $40,000. 310-589-5756.

@normal:EXCEPTIONAL FIND ON MALIBU ROAD! 3 bedroom, 2 bath completely remodeled top to bottom. Vaulted ceiling, skylights, all rooms w/sliding doors w/plantation shutters opening to deck w/ 180 ¡ spectacular ocean view. Marble fireplace, gourmet kitchen. Spacious & open floor plan. Only $795,000 INCLUDES ADJACENT LOT. ***Regal Properties, Inc.******* Ask for Benik. 310-275-8888

@normal:MALIBU NEWLY REMODELED TOWNHOME, Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath +bonus room. Fireplace. All new kitchen. 2 walk-in closets. Patio from 2 master bedrooms, balcony w/ocean view. $279,000. 818-780-6564

@normal:MINUTES TO MALIBU! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Tennis court, pool, waterfall, horse facilities, nearly 3/4 acre. Two massive fireplaces, artist studio, paver tiles, high beam & vaulted ceilings. $625,000. Broker 818-731-0739.

@normal:5 BR/3BA, 2500 SF OCEAN VIEW HOME opposite county line beach on quiet cul-de-sac. 28,862 SF lot. $525,000. $2,900/month with 10% down. Best buy near beach on coast. 457-2483. Broker.

@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:NO DOWNPAYMENT?? PROBLEM credit? Own the home you need now, without a big down payment. Complete financing is qualified. DeGeorge Home Alliance 1-800-343-2884. Cal*Scan

@normal:NW ARIZONA RANCH-40 acres – $15,900. Beautiful old ranch, rolling acreage, good water, EZ access. Spectacular views! Arizona Land & Ranches toll-free 1-877-244-5263. 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 Wanted

@normal:OCEAN VIEW, LOT WANTED, flat or gently sloped, easy access. Under 175k. Leave lot description, contact information, asking price. 310-451-0150. Principals only.

@Header:Rentals

@normal:OCEAN FRONT GUEST HOUSE w/separate entrance on large estate. One large room w/separate fully equipped kitchen. Walk-in closet, private bath. Sautille paver floors. 4 miles past Trancas Market. Dramatic ocean/mountain views. Private beach. $1,250/month. Will consider reduction or free rent for housekeeping. 310-457-5351

@normal:PANORAMIC WHITEWATER & OCEAN VIEWS from every room overlooking Broad Beach. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 1.2 acres. Brand new remodel. Private beach rights. A magical location. $4,000/month. 310-457-5640

@normal:BIG ROCK BEACHFRONT. One bedroom, one bath corner unit. Light & bright. Deck on water. Laundry facilities. Refrigerator, carport. Direct beach access. Pet ok. Available now. $1,500/month. Agent. 310-720-0724

@normal: SPECTACULAR WHITEWATER OCEAN VIEW.3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage w/extra parking. New tile floors throughout, new kitchen w/granite tops, “Closet World” closets throughout. Washer/dryer, refrigerator. Fenced yard. Walk to beach. References required. Available now. $3,200/month. 310-457-3272

@normal:WEST MULHOLLAND – GATED. Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch house w/2-car garage on 6 acres . Plenty of room for horses. Fabulous canyon/mountain views. $1,995/month. 310-264-8200

@normal:ONE BEDROOM GUEST APARTMENT attached to beach house. Close-in with 1 car off-street parking. Can furnish. Kitchen, fireplace. Direct beach access. $1,650/month. 456-1753

@normal:SMALL MOBILE HOME, approximately 8’x16′ on secluded 10 acre ranch, Mulholland near Encinal Cyn. $595/month. 310-264-8200

@normal:HOUSE FOR RENT. Beautiful private setting in Malibu Canyon. Rustic area of oaks, trails, & mountains 8 minutes to PCH & beach, 6 minutes to Ventura Freeway. Easy commute to Westside or SFV. Large master bedroom suite w/Jacuzzi bath, sitting room, plus one additional bedroom & bath upstairs. Cozy den, living room, large dining room, 2 fireplaces, modern eat-in kitchen, bath downstairs. Many luxury features: balcony, skylights, patio, fireplace, bookcases, cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, 3-car garage. $3,500/month includes gardener, utilities. 818-222-2833 leave message.

@normal:$1800 “ON THE BEACH.” 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Fireplace. Pool, spa, tennis. Available immediately. No pets, no smoking. Agent, Tom. 310-478-1835, pager 310-915-4278

@normal:COZY CANYON 2 bedroom, loft, 2 bath home w/fireplace, all appliances, new carpets, cable. Ocean & mountain views, decks gardener, Corral Canyon. $2,150. 456-3052

@normal:GUEST HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Magnificent ocean/mountain views. Full kitchen. Washer/dryer. Privacy. $1,500/month. 456-0574

@normal:MALIBU ROAD 2+2.New renovated, furnished classic beach pad w/views from Palos Verdes to Pt. Dume. 50′ balcony on sandy beach. Walls of glass, beamed ceilings. Laundry facilities. $4,275/month or short-term $6,995/month. Principals only. 310-659-2500

@normal:DRY PRIVATE SANDY BEACH: Deluxe 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, fireplace, new appliances, cedar walls, Mexican paver floor tiles, 900 sq. ft. deck. Garage. Quiet/private. Close-in. $4,000/month. Long-term. Call 310-456-2348

@normal:CUTE ONE BEDROOM + LOFT COTTAGE own 1/4 acre yard, 6 miles up Latigo Cyn. Separate from main house. Many windows, large deck. Own yard w/flowers, trees. Miles of trails, private, quiet on horse ranch. $1,250/month. 457-4378

@normal:BEACHFRONT 2 bedroom, 2 bath SUPERPAD! hardwood floors, fireplace, alliances, deck. Commanding panoramic view. Unique $4,250/month. ALSO. Very spacious one bedroom, completely redone w/fireplace & appliances. Private beachfront deck. $3,500/month. 456-6177

@normal:CHARMING 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH beachfront home on quiet private street. 50′ beach frontage. Newly remodeled & beautifully landscaped. New kitchen & bathroom. Large deck. Available Oct. 1st. $6,000/month. 310-589-5414

@normal:HAWAII IN MALIBU, PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW ESTATE, walk to beach. 3 gated acres w/full-time security, 4 bedroom, 3 baths, tennis court, pool. $5,909/month Cariker & Associates 310-457-5500

@Header:Rentals To Share

@NORMAL:***SHARE HOME***. Great location on Malibu Canyon & 101, 10 minutes to beach. Furnished room, pool/spa. No pets. Nonsmoker. Available immediately. $450/month. 818-880-8308 or Pgr.# 818-313-4227.

@normal:PRIME BEACH LOCATION. 2/2.5 townhouse, young professional seeks very clean, mature, nonsmoker, professional/student sublease large bedroom, private bath, washer/dryer, kitchen garage. Beach access. $950/month includes utilities. Available 9/1. Call 310-456-2489 x243.

@Header:Rentals-Summer

@normal:RENTALS ON THE BEACH. One, two & three bedrooms, private beach. Pool, spa. Security building. $2,000 to $4,500 month to month or long term. Available immediately. 310-456-3456

@Header:Rental Situations Wanted

@normal:**SECURITY, HOUSESITTING, ANIMAL CARE, CARPENTRY** 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:SEMI-RETIRED, WIDOWED, dependable gentleman seeking a preferable furnished living situation. 70 years young, in excellent health. Nonsmoking, non-drinking. Could provide some service in lieu of rent if applicable. Excellent reference. Call Whitey 818-848-6955

@Header:Rental Wanted

@normal:LOOKING FOR WINTER RENTAL mostly holiday weeks. Single female professional will house sit, take care of pets or pay rent. 516-653-8304.

@normal:WORKING COUPLE SEEKS 2+ BR rental/lease in Malibu/Topanga area. He works in Malibu, she works from home. Very responsible, ecologically conscious animal lovers. NS/ND. Able to care for property. Help us fulfill our dream. Steve 310-589-0980 or Pat 949-854-7636

@Header:Retail Space

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

@Header:Room For Rent

@normal:TWO ROOMS ON HORSE RANCH 4.5 miles from Pepperdine. Rustic creekside setting w/trees, trails, mountain views. Private entrance, kitchenette, bath. Horse boarding available. No smoking, pets. $500 each room, includes utilities. 818-222-2833, leave message.

@normal:ROOM IN EXCHANGE FOR CHILDCARE. Room w/private entrance in Agoura Hills home. References required, good driving record. Call Leslie at 818-879-9630

@normal:MALIBU PRIVATE ROOM IN A 3 BEDROOM gorgeous home w/ocean view & 5 minute walk to beach. Sunset Mesa, close to Gladstone’s. Laundry facilities. Nonsmoking, no pets. $995/month, unfurnished; $1,145 furnished. 888-602-4789, VMPager# 714-573-6382

@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:Security

@normal:**SECURITY, HOUSESITTING, ANIMAL CARE, CARPENTRY** 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: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:LET ME HANDLE THE CHAOS. Reliable, honest & educated young women to pack/organize your move or other details of your life. Excellent references available upon request. Julie, pager/voice mail. 310-286-8739

@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 sale. Have invested over $15,000. Asking $9500 OBO. Jay 805-379-7220.

@Header:Vineyard Plantings

@normal:***PLANT YOUR OWN VINEYARD*** Grow your own wine. Consultation and parcel analysis by former Sonoma County vineyard manager. Call Chris at 619-275-6633

@Header:Wanted Misc.

@normal:DREAMING OF CLINTON? Seeking women’s dreams of encounters with Bill (sexual okay) for book on women/power. Please include contact information. Dreamers, 15237 Sunset Blvd., Suite 87, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

@normal:WANTING TO BUY BOWFLEX. If you have one to sell, call Tina 456-7300

@Header:Yoga

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

In the interest of fair play and accuracy, Michael Schwerin’s letter regarding City Attorney Christi Hogin in the Aug. 13 edition of the Surfside News requires a reply.

In the first place, an “in-house” attorney, particularly a city attorney, cannot be judged on her win-loss record alone. The city attorney does not have the luxury of choosing her cases or clients. Her job is to advise and defend the City Council’s decisions regardless of the legal or policy reasons. Council decisions may be predicated on politically popular policies, but may make bad law. The city attorney must deal with the existing law and the facts, warts and all. It so happens that Christi Hogin has an excellent 11 wins and one loss record in cases she has handled “in-house.”

As to the cases Mr. Schwerin claims were lost by Christi Hogin:

1. The Banyan matter, which pertained to property outside the city of Malibu and involved three lawsuits. One, handled by Christi Hogin, she won. The other two were handled by Richards, Watson and Gershon, one of the pre-eminent law firms in Los Angeles specializing in representing cities and other municipalities. One was successful and the other not.

2. The Lunita Pacific matter involved a 38-unit condominium. It is important to know that the property owner had a vesting map from the County of Los Angeles prior to Malibu Cityhood which was a key in the unsuccessful attempts by the city (once again represented by Richards, Watson and Gershon), and the Broadbeach Homeowners Association to invalidate the condo subdivision. Notwithstanding the court’s decision, the city attorney negotiated a settlement proposal with the property owner that provided for six to eight single-family houses on one-plus-acre lots in lieu of the 38 condos. After a public hearing, the council, under pressure from an adjacent property owners, rejected the settlement proposal. The 38 condos are now under construction.

3. As to the Trancas Town matter, also handled by Richards, Watson and Gershon, the city lost its attempt to prevent a15 single-family residences plus 52 condo subdivision. Nevertheless, the city attorney negotiated a settlement proposal providing for 35 single-family houses on a minimum of one-acre lots in lieu of the 15 single-family houses and 52 condos. On Feb. 28, 1994, the council rejected this proposal. Thereafter in 1996, the city attorney submitted to the council a settlement proposal for a single-family subdivision of no less than one-acre lots plus dedicated ballfields to the city. The council has yet to reply to this proposal.

4. Regarding the mobile home matter, also handled by Richard, Watson and Gershon, the settlements negotiated by the city attorney secured rent control to the mobile home park residents. Nothwithstanding the city attorney’s advice to the council that a “rollback” of rents to a December1984 and CPI level was legally vulnerable, (the park owners had indicated they would not file a lawsuit if the rollback were not enacted), the council adopted the rollback resolution. Ultimately, the court found the rollback was inappropriate and the city paid damages of approximately $2 million. This may have been money the community was prepared to spend to assist the mobile home residents but to blame the city attorney for bad advice is wrong and contrary to the record.

A. David Kagon

I was breezing through the Los Angeles Times Westside Weekly last week, doing what we in the newspaper business call research, when I suddenly realized to my chagrin they had scooped us.

There, in simple, typically ponderous L.A. Times prose, was the announcement of the new city of Malibu design standards as promulgated by our commissioner of aesthetics, Jo Ruggles, and somehow we had missed it. Commissioner Jo, as I sure many of you know, is a member of the Malibu Planning Commission and a longtime denizen of the Paradise Cove Mobile Home Park. She is also a leading proponent of a higher standard of aesthetics in Malibu architecture.

Now, I must confess, lest I be accused of failing to disclose my bias, that I do have some difficulty in taking aesthetic advice from someone who lives or used to live in a converted Campbell soup can in the lower portion of Paradise Cove. Nevertheless, sometimes good ideas come from the most unusual sources. So, to be fair, it’s to her ideas that we have to look and not her lifestyle.

The cornerstone of her aesthetic policy, on which she’s been quoted often (and not in this newspaper, so there should be no doubts about the quote), seems to be that we shouldn’t have any white houses with red roofs. In architecture school this is often referred to as the “white house/red roof syndrome” and it’s well documented. Sufferers from this syndrome are known to talk, some say screech, endlessly until their medication is adjusted or the houses are repainted, whichever comes sooner. Anyone appearing before the Planning Commission now knows it doesn’t matter if the proposed house is puce and pink, or avocado and royal blue or even if it has an 11-foot gargoyle sitting on the roof, provided it doesn’t violate the first rule of architectural aesthetics — the house can’t be white and the roof can’t be red.

Apparently, the Planning Commission may not be of one mind on the “white house/red roof syndrome” issue, because another commissioner, Ken Kearsely, was also quoted in the same article as saying he worries about abandoning the area’s kaleidoscope charm and (and I quote), “I’m afraid it will become a Stepford Village.” Good for Ken.

The second leg of her two-legged aesthetic stool is even simpler. She apparently feels that any hillside house that’s visible from anywhere, particularly anywhere she’s standing, is an abomination and must be prevented. She is apparently a devotee of what in architectural circles are referred to as the “invisible house crowd.” It’s a tenet of their philosophy that everyone is free to build any hillside house they want provided no one else can see them because the people on the ocean or on their way to be beach like to be able to look up to the hills and see nothing but greenery and not what she refers to as “somebody’s architectural statement.” Of course, the corollary of that position is that we hill people, among whom I number myself, shouldn’t have to look down onto the ocean and be forced to see all these overly large beach houses, all cheek by jowl, because in all fairness it’s no more aesthetically pleasing for us to look at them than it is for them to look at us.

I pondered this impasse, and I’ve come up with a solution that I would like our Planning Commission to consider. After all, this is Hollywood. All we’re really talking about is a backdrop. It doesn’t have to be real, it just has to look real. So I propose that we line PCH with a large, painted backdrop. The hill people can look at their side of the backdrop, which will have an ocean uncluttered by beachfront homes, and the beach people can look to the hills, and on their side of the backdrop they’ll see nothing but verdant green. Behind the facade we can all do whatever we want. Think it over. It could work.

I want to give a fond farewell to John Clement, our director of Public Works, who is leaving us to go to the city of Santa Cruz. I’ve seen John in action, and he’s hardworking, smart, competent, honest and outspoken. In most communities, those qualities would be considered an asset, but not here. There are several on the council, who will remain nameless other then to say it isn’t House or Barovsky, who want the staff to be as invisible as Jo Ruggles’ hillside houses, and invisible was never, thankfully, a word you’d ever attach to John Clement.

Good luck,0 John. We are definitely going to miss you.

Last week’s story about the two dolphins escorting a dead dolphin came as no surprise to members of the Great Whales Foundation — the body washed up just a few feet from our beachfront headquarters, in the midst of a meeting! Our neighbor Beata Nielsen buried it nearby.

Was this some kind of a message? (Mr. De Herrera in his letter to the Surfside News also suggested as much.) Not only is it amazing that several dolphins escorted the dead dolphin for at least two days running, but finally that the carcass should wash ashore nearly on the doorstep of the Great Whales Foundation — out of miles and miles of Malibu coastline!

To add to the synchronicity of the event, the night before we had just hosted an inspiring talk by Mr. Scott Taylor, who travels the world researching dolphins and telling the “Legend of the Golden Dolphin.” (Scott had turned up at a party we hosted over the weekend for Dr. John Lilly, the renowned pioneer of human-dolphin communication research.) The gist of the legend (and the gist of our work here at GWF/MDRC) is that humans and dolphins have a rich and long-standing relationship, and that we have much to learn from our intelligent ocean-going cousins.

What were these dolphins trying to tell us? Were they conducting a public funeral for their pod-mate?

We’d like to suggest that this incident be taken as a reminder that a true shelter for stranded and injured dolphins is urgently needed in Southern California, and that Malibu is the perfect place to host it. For two years we have been developing a plan for just such a facility, the Malibu Dolphin Recovery Center. We have an energetic all-volunteer committee, and architectural designs. All that is lacking now for the MDRC to become a reality is a hundred yards of coastline, and a couple million dollars for construction.

Help us create a place where sick and injured dolphins, as well as “surplus” rejects from entertainment facilities and Navy labs, can recuperate and be released back to the sea, in a non-exploitative fashion. (MDRC is a fully registered nonprofit organization.) You can find out more about our organization on the web at www.gwf/mdrc.html, or by calling our information line at (310) 317-1411, ext. “MDRC.”

Together we can all do our small part in repairing the wounded relationship between humanity and our intelligent neighbors in the sea.

P.S. MDRC staff member Isabelle Bondi reports that a couple days after, approximately 30 dolphins spent over half an hour within a stone’s throw of where their pod-mate had been buried.

Jason Keehn,

Executive vice president, Great Whales Foundation

Dolphina Bastel,

president, MDRC

When I was young I would surely sneer

At a guy who’d remark on the shape of my rear

When the boys gave me an admiring whistle

I’d stare them down. It made me bristle

In days gone by I would surely resent

What I now construe as a compliment

If my response to your wink

Seems uncharitably hateful

Secretly, my dear,

I’m infinitely grateful!

Geraldine Forer Spagnoli