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Serving the Newport-Mesa community since 1907 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2003 Council calls for Nichols' resignation
A recall effort is bombshell that couJd fore 'I hope he's man enough and I hope he's bright Councilman Tod Ridgeway said. shadow the end of Nichols' Nichols has been the subjec;l underway to remove council career. enough to rea lize the embarrassment he's of nationwtde media attention · Newport councilman llcerd reported that at a cham· caused this city, and I hope he will resign.' since last week. when he said ber meeting last fall , Nichols had that one of the reasons he op for remarks said that he opposed a school in Gary Proctor posed expancting grass areas on Newport Beach councrlman regarding beach the Banning Ranch area because Corona del Mar State Beach js ll would attract too many Mexi· because, MWi th grass we usually renovations. cans. reasons. In his absence, his col· "I hope he"s man enough and I get MeXJcans coming in there "I rnok out recall papers at that· leagues .decided to put two items hope he's bright enough to real early m the mommg and they June Casa1rande time to remove Nichols from of· on their next agenda: a discus· ize the embarrassment he's claim 11 as theirs and it become6 Daily Pilot fice." Ikerd said. ~ rve been sit· sion regarding Nichols' com· ca~d this city, and I hope he their per~onal , pnvate grounds ting on them. but I'm not going ment, and a vote to strip him will resign.·· said Councilman all day." NEWPORT BEACH - A citi7..en to 'ii t on them anymore ... Nich· from his committee appoint· Gary Proctor. recall effort blessed by the Ci ty ols does not belong on this ments . Other council members went • JUNE CASAGRANDE covers MARK C. DUSTIN DAILY PILOT I Council is underway to remove council. if he doesn't resign we The six council members in at· so far as to encourage residents Newport Beach and John Wayne Nativo V. Lopez speaks about Dick Nichols from office. At will recall him." tendance were unanimous in to recall Nichols. Airport She may be reached at the comments made by Tuesday's council meeting, resi· Nichols did not attend Tues· their belief that Nichols should ''I'd be happy to be the first 1949) 574-4232 or by e-mail at Councilman Dick Nichols. dent Lloyd llcerd dropped a day's council meeting for health resign. one 10 sign that recall peution." 1une casagrandt1,a,/at1mes.com Clouds FROM DOWNTOWN cool down some businesses
Dearth of sunlight has hampered sales and prompted at least one hotel worker to suggest tourists explore inland activities. Paul Clinton Daily Pilot
NEWPORT BEACH - Overcast June weather has had a chilling effect on local bus1J1esses that cater to tounsts and beach· goers, business owners said. Bob Black. who runs datly chaner tours to Catalina Island on the Catahna Ayer. said his busmess has fallen between 8% and 10% during the first three weeks of the month "There's definitely been a dip m our busi ness," Black said. "When the sun comes out. there's a lot of activtty down here.· DON LEACH I DAILY PILOT Black. operating under Catalina Passen· Youngsters at Costa Mesa High shoot baskets under a blanket of fog that enveloped the area during morning hours. ger Service. runs a daily tnp to Catalina as well as hourly cruises around Newpon Har-
See CLOUDS, Pa1• M Green Room Sllrf Shop building for sale
The shop's owner said he wants to.buy the was "significantly less" than the Green Room IS at 6480 W. Coast asking price. he said. Highway - Qwck said. because property, but the $995,000 price is too high. Lorraine Kennard, when con· many have been held by a small tacted Tuesday. said she has number of families for several Paul Clinton Steiner said he submitted an never received an offer from decades. Daily Pilot offer to purchase the 1.800 Steiner. Quick also sai~ Green The Green Room has an as square-foot building shortly after Room operators haven't come sessed value of $87,745. accord· NEWPORT BEACH - The the owners listed it on April 15. forward with a hard offer. ing to county propeny records. owner11 of the building that Jeffrey and Lorraine Kennard. "I haven't seen an offer from lbat amount "wouldn't even buy houses a popular West Newport who live in Hawaii. have owned him." Quick said "We've talked you the dirt" today. Quick said. surf shop have put their propeny the propeny since the to him about making an offer, Steiner has also been trying to on the malket, a move that has mid-l970s. but they don't even lh1nk it's negotiate an extension tp his caused frlctJon with the propri· Kevin Quick. at Lee and Aw>· worth $400,000." lease with the Kennards, he said. etor . ciates' Newport Beach office, has At about $552 per square foot, Steiner's lease expires on March Gregg Steiner, who owns the the listing. The Kennards are ask the llsting price ls comparable to 15, Quick said. Green Room Surf Shop, says he ing $995,000 for the propeny, properties along Old Newport "I'm trying to negotiate a new has been rebuffed in a bid to Quick said. Boulevard. Quick said. There are lease." Steiner said. "They will MARK C. OUSffl/ OMY Pl.OT purchase the building he has "We countered with some· few comparisons available for not give us a long-tenn thing. A The Green Room Surf S~is run by, from left to right. clerk Emity called home, but not owned. thing they didn't accept," Steiner commercial properties located since June 2001. said. Steiner made an offer that along West C'.oast Highway- the s.. SALE, Paa• M Smith, owner Gregg Steiner and cTeri< lfochelle Mitterwakf.
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FOR A GOOD CAUSE NEIGHBORS
Dixie Mccorkindale, here with Gene Farren. received her associate's degree from OCC on May 30.
Trad Trllvll, a Costa Mesa resident and a communications major at Orange Coast C.Ollege was recently named OCCs Woman of the Year for 2002-03. She is also the recipient of a $30,000 Jack Kent Cooke Foundadon Ronald V. Davis, right, was Scholarship for named Citizen of the Year at the upcoming OCC's commencement school year. She Traci Travis has been ceremony. accepted to the Martetplace (April 26 to 27). honors program at UC Santa Students were required to Barbara for the forthcoming fall construct a 6-by-8-foot ~ yarc1 term ... nm Richey, of Costa barn." Sponsored by Greystone Mesa, a 28-year I lomes, the students won a $250 Orange Coast Home Depot coupon which will College be put toward OCC's employee. has Construction Technology received an Program .. . The Mesa/Newport honorary area saw several winners in the associate's "Water is We" poster and slogan degree. He has contest, which was hosted by the Bob Robison volunteered Municipal Water District of thousands of Orange County to promote wise nm Richey hours to service waler use among children in uring the Depression, Bob swimming. tennis and working the Roto community lcindergarten through sixth grade. Robison wouJd roller skate to Sharing his everlasting tiller for the Oasis Garden Oub - organizations as well as woricing Fourth-graders Maria Swift and the library every chance he got. love for books volunteering for the library helps keep with the Costa Mesa Uons Ala Krohnfddt of St Joachim "The cheapest and best form him healthy and happy while keeping his Breakfast Oub and the Costa Elementary won first place and D the main branch library on Avocado Mesa High School Rand Boosters honorable mention, respectively. of entenainment was the library," he saJd. love of books alive. For Robison, it still is. The 71 -year-old Avenue. Robison, a retired civilian u At one time, I had about 35 of the ... Corey Cano, MeUua for their poster designs. Vineyard Newport Beach resident continues his employee of the Los Angeles Fire Hardy Boys books," recalled Robison, Mabuoka and Amtln Quon. Christian School first-graders lifelong love affair with books as a Department, is also on-call for book who has four grown sons and eight fifth-graders from the Rebecca Moreno. Sharon 'Dang, volunteer for the Friends of the Library, donations. From time to time, he is called grandchildren. Newport-Mesa Gifted and Anthony Dean. Pattk:k Hanna the volunteer group that collects and sells on to drive to homes to pick up large Today, he consumes about 50 books a Tulented Educadon Program and SlrYarmah ...... , all donated books to raise money for the donations of books. Three times a year, year - a lot of them of the John Grisham. were honored ln the Johns received first pl.ace for the library. the Friends of the Ubrary hold a sale with Tom Oancy and Nora Lofts variety, and Hopkins Talent Search 2003 slogans they created ... Lance "Its' a thrill for me to be able to be so special reductions on books that weren't many of them by English authors written ceremonies held at the University Cpl Jonathon 0. 8-. member productive for an organization that sold in its reguJar store. Robison, who has decades ago. of Southern California The of the Newport Hatbor High contributes about $300,000 to the city been married to Nancy for 49 years. Is an "Volunteering at the Ubnuy ii a students were selected from a School class of 2002 and son of Dbrary," saJd Robison, who been a important part of the team during the wonderful, fun thing to do. I love the talent search of over 16,000 Jdf and Jeanine 8-of Costa Friends volunteer for about 12 years. quarter-annual book sales. .He mostly books and I Love the people." partidpants nationwide ... Dbde Mesa. has completed sis months Every Monday, the sttapping. hauJs the books and laughs that be keeps Mc:Codctnd-le, a 61 -year-old ofttis MOO training ln avionics ln &-foot-tall Robison hauJs boxes of his strong back by never saying the word grandmother and resident of San Pmsaoola NAS in Aorida and ~onated books from the various branch "back." - Story by June Casagrande, Bemadino, received her M will complete his train.Ing at li braries to the book store, which is lnside Along with his other hobbles - photo by Sea n Hiller degree from OCC May 30, Oceana NAS ln Virginia. After graduating with a 3.93 that he will continue to his final grade-polnt average ... Ronald duty 5tation in Beaufort. South V. DIMI. fOWJder of OCCs Carolina .. . Na")' Seaman r.oc:ty Guardian Scholars Program and R. Ponytbe. gradua1e of the DUI ARRESTS PET OF THE WEEK former president or Perrier Newport Harbor High School America. was named Citiz.en of c1a.s.s of 2002 and son of Gene L COSTA MESA Riverside the Year at OCC's and William R. Ponythe. has Wednesday Lilly S4Jndey commencement ceremony May completed his reauJt training • Franclsoo Ortega-Alamo, • Otis Baron Free, 45, Newport Beactl Ully was rescued from an ani 30. The Guardian Scholars with honors ... Navy Petty 40, Cotta Meu mal shelter's death row for the first Program supports emancipated Officer 1st Oass R...el 0. Saturday •Alfonso Madrid-Garcia, 25, time as an unborn ldnen in her foster care youth ... GeneYlew Walker, whose wife Oiriltlna Is Cotta Mesa NEWPORT BEACH mother's belly. Now she needs to ev.rta, daughter of Karen and the daughter of Bonme Antgo of ' Antonio Juen Sierra, 27. Sunday be saved again. Don Evuta of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa. was deployed on the Cotta Meu • Jeremy Bruce Bloch, 39, She will need a specialist and a received the $5,000 Judge Robert USS Milius to participate in • Jorge Ramirez· Lopez, 32, CottaM... Legun. Beach $2,500 surgery to save her from H. Schnacke Scholarship. She Is a Operation Iraqi Freedom ... • Rachelle Plllebury, 48, • Plltridt Mertin Miiier, 'Z'1. her latest problem - her liver is member of the UC Hastings Navy Petty Officer 3rd Oaas Co.ta MMa Freino Saturdey crowding her lung cavity. College of the Law graduating Thorin Mayba, a 1998 graduate • Richard Edward Denike, •At this time, we not ca 41, Huntington BNdl • Michael Robert Harden, 60, are class of 2003 and graduated from of Estancia High School and • Donn. Jean Gutierrez. 66, Laguna Beach pable of paying for a surgery of "Please, if everyone reading this Newport Harbor High School lo son of Wanda Leonard and Sen Clemente • Kenneth Jay W.111, 41, this kind," said DiAnna Pfaff-Mar wouJd just send at least $25 to the 1994 Allee PJdof, dmlgbter of Pury D. Maybe, recently SantlAna Md9y tin, founder of the Newport Community Animal Network with Pmll and Sherry Eldof and 1995 returned from duty after belng 4 Roberto Garci.c.SMOla, F1'd9y 41, Cotta M.. • Laurie Celeste Mal'9hall, Beach-based Community Animal attendon to 'Save Ully this Sum graduate of Costa Mesa High deployed in JuJy 2002 on the • Paul Rog« Zamtxano, 25, 36, Newport Beach Network.. "It is money we don't mer' we can commit her to sur School. recetwd a doctorate from USS Abraham Lincoln ... Anaheim • N1rclt0 Valdez, 21 , have." gery." Michigan State UnJverslty on Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Fontane •Christopher Bla le, 33, During Ouistma.s, the Network See other animals available for May 2 ... Duldn Do, ICetth Nlcholu 8. 1.etunby, son of lrvlne Wedlieedey •S..hl IAnea Harris, 21, • Anne Petricla Clifton, 48, has received overwhelming sup adoption at www.animalMt Petllef, Shawn Gnnt. Omar Sherry A. Zeramby of Costa S.ntaAne G.rdenGrow port as many people turn thelr at work.org or Russo's pet store at Montaya, a.car Ortiz, DllVid Mesa and Scott A. Zenmby of Thur9dily • Lauren Aehley tention to helping others, but dur Fashion Island between noon and Sdrwu 11 and Rk:hanl Smith of Albion. was deployed lo • P9ol Rodriguez. 315, w.wrrtnlak. 19, Newport ing the summer the focus is more • p.m. OCC captured ftnt prl7.e ln the support of Operation Iraqi f.11ee1on Viejo Beedl on weekend& Infonnation: • Cerolyn StapMI, 20, • Timothy CMt1el tc.man, on having fun. f{aff· Martin said. (949) 759-3646 or Community college division of the 14th Freedom while asalgned to the Mi.Ion Viejo 48, N9wport IMd\ "Tu save Ully, we need Oui.st Animal Network. P.O. Box 8662, annual Design/Build 26th Marine Expeditionary Unlt ' Hekfl Fr'9ncee Avlla, 23, • Mhdl Fen., a , La Puente maa in the summer," she said. Newport Beach, CA 92658. Competition at the Tustin based ln Camp Lejeune.
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Daily Pilot Wednesday, Jone 25. 2003 A3 Tree feud grows larger with new lawsuit Give Us Your Child Nei But the lawsuit states that the 'It's a matter of ves e an are damage caused by mellaluca tree. still suffering "injuries Lo their principle. I love trees • property" from the encroaching and this man just has a DHpa Bharath lawsuit ln Orange C.Ounty Su branches and roots from the Daily Pilot perior C.Ourt demanding mon Brldlet' tree. and bushes. bizarre obsession with than $50,000 in damages. "The heavy branches have cutting them.' NEWPORT BEACH - It's an Yana Bridle said she la hurt broken and displaced the animosity between two neigh and disappointed by Ballas' law fence," the lawsuJt stales. It also Vena Bridle bors that has dug lta roots far suit. aays that the damages have not and deep over the years. MHe had a problem with my been fully estimated, but that ft cause I had to cut my trees,• she And we'll live you a ltudent Louis Ballas detests the trees mellaluca tree," she said. "It was would be more than $50,000. said. "It's a matter of principle. l a full acadH1lc level hlper. on his neighbor's yard because very hard for me. But I cut that The suit says that the Ballasea love trees and this man just has he believes they have dug into beautlful tree .~ have asked the Bridles to main a bizarre obseaslon with cutting his property, distorting his side Bridle said she has also tain thelr trees and bushes to them.· At Tutoring Clubs of America, M ost important, wt ht lp of the fence, breaking his walk w t 'rt dedicated to ensuring st udenu achitve the straightened Ballas' fence and the roots don't come over to the Ballas had said In earlier In your ch lld succeeds self ·tstttm and conf 1d t net ways and causing his driveway says the problem in the drive other side, but they have re terviews with the Daily Pilot that they ntt COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WRAP-UP MATH • READ ING • WRITING • STUDY Sl< ILLS • SAT PREP CARWASH PERMIT NEXT MEETING INSIDE SPfCIAI SAi ~ •WHAT: Planning Commission CITY HALL James Simon, authorized agent for •WHEN: 6:30 p.m . July 14 Carl Stevens, Is applying for a permit to PARKING LOT PERMIT • WHERE: City Hall, 77 Fair Drive Long Plank Wood Flooring · establish a hand carwash •INFO: (714 ) 754-5245 Shaheen Sadeghi. authorized agent for and detailing business, OAK • TEAK • ROSEWOOD Harold C.Oren, applied for a pennit to Including outdoor work. at , pave a vacant property at 708 and 714 161 9 Superior Ave. by Orange C.Ounty Fairgrounds patrons Randolph Ave. for use as an off-site during the Orange C.Ounry Fair, parking lot for the Lab. WHAT HAPPENED weekends only, with a Sadeghi has been The commission continued the item shuttle service included. Informally using the after Todd Carson, who owns another The parking lot is at 475 gravel-surfaced Randolph carwash business down the street raised MflUID Anton Blvd...... ,._ Avenue properties for Lab concerns about whether the parking and overflow parking for several traffic plans were adequate. Ca~on·~ WHAT HAPPENED years. He now proposes to improve the lawyer also questioned whether the The commission approved the perrrut lot and to credit these off-site spaces for project satisfactorily met the wtth a condition reqwnng direcuonaJ future uses at the Lab. environmental standard~ signage to make sure people can find the correct parking lots. WHAT HAPPENED FAIR PARKING PERMIT The commission approve FOR THE MEIA ~ ll!Alnt' 1374 Loian Ave., Salte F •COSTA MESA RECORD Ptug mto the P11ot Classified sectlOO to ftnd serv1Ces from electrona and plumbers. to lclndsc.apers and patntef\ Daily Pilot (888) MESA-777 ....Fri. 10 to 5 - Sat 10 to 3 .. Wb811111r You aurorllae.. You11 Find Incredible Values on Your Favorite Lexus! TAKE AN l)(TRA 300/o Off AL.RIADY· REDUCED No mlttlf wtwt )'OU.,. dDng. PRICES AND SAVI AS MUCH AS 'fOAJI homftown ~ R'IS w._ Daily Pilot 60% OFF ORIGINAL PRICES THROUGHOUT THE STORE. ,lAV A MIUJON TO WIN ™IOUOH OlCfMIU 2003: NO PUKHASI NfCHSAlY; SH Off!CW IUlU Al ITOlfS, Nt~US . COM/MIU.ION , OI NM I Y MAI NIW'POIT lfACH '49.7.St.1'00 ...... " ••••••1 ....:-.., ...... ~..:.:e....- ...... "=-- -"·I ...... "' .• S'.. (\tle ...... O/l'a1-c..r .....•• ...... , M w.dnesdey, Jooe 25, 2003 ~UBLIC Kitten in Newport Beach rescued with aid of jackhammer SAFETY Three people join forces to rescue a kitten D••P• Bharath the vent wa.s barely three Inches THE NEWS Daily Pilot wlde and it wasn't big enough to get him out Accident slows NEWPORT BPACH - A little "I could put my hand in and freeway traffic ldtten In Newport Beach was feel his head but I couldn't pull lucky enough to use up only one him out.· McCulley said. A three-vehicle traffic ofhis nine lives before a persistent They tried o.lfering him food. collision Tuesdll}' after rescuer pulled him to safety last even the Frlsldes type. But noon brought traftlc to a fancy week. the little ldtten ate the food and slow crawl on the north He is alive because a woman couldn't flgure out a way to get bound Corona del Mar walldng her dog beard his out Freeway, callfomia High "meow" and Animal Control Offi So after an hour and a half of way Patrol officials said. cer Valerie McCulley was deter trying. she asked city General The accident, Involv mined to save bis life, even If took Services for help and they arrived ing minor Injuries, led to six hows and several jack wlth jaddlammers. the closure of two lanes hammers. "We had to jackhammer for an and a one-hour SJgAlert, The ldtten was folllld early Fri hour and a half because it was so said CHP Officer David day morning in a narrow vent at loud and we didn't want him to go Ferrer. an apartment complex in the deaf." Mc:Culley said The crash occurred at 4700 block of Villagio, said New· Theo she climbed Into the vent about 5:15 p.m . south of port Beach Police Sgt Steve Shul and sat there waiting for the kitten Birch Street, he said. man. to come out. "'The property manager told us "He did come out and when be to do whatever was necessary to did, I grabbed him." she said get the kitten out," he said McCulley said she and others McCulley got there at 6 am., working on the rescue and even POLICE FILES she said watching It. felt an immediate COSTA MESA "We didn't know how he got fondness for the distressed ani A kitten was rescued early Friday morning from a narrow vent at an apartment complex. • AY9nue of the Art•: An there," McCulley said "He was mal. auto theft wes reported in just five or six weeks old And he'd "He was so friendly." she said The kitten was then taken to a alened the animal control officers. have a name, McCulley came up the 3400 blodc at 6:01 been there fur the last day or two." "I thought for sure he was missing shelter and was adopted right McCulley said. with one she thought was perlect p.m . Sunday. The problem was the hole in from someone's home." away by the woman who had And since the little guy didn't - Jackhammer. • West S.ker Stntet: Embezzlement was saw an upswing ln calls and visits Weather forecasters have said reported In the 700 blodc from tourists asking for tips about the sun should ride high in lhe GETTING INVOLVED at 4:09 p.m. Sunday. CLOUDS Continued from A1 local actlvi ties. sky this week. but gloomy times • Harbor Boulevard: A The office fielded 500 requests could lay ahead in early July. • GETilNG INWLVED runs Serve as a guide for homeleu commercial burglary was for information, compared with "It's looking really good this periodically in the Daily Pilot on a families by helping them set reported in the 2300 blodc bor between 11 am. and 5 p.m . 315 during the same week a year week.· said Steve Vandenburg. a rotating basis. For information on goals and maintain a basic at 7:51 p.m. Sunday. Even with the gloomy weather, ago, said Marta Hayden, the bu forecaster at the National Wealher adding your organization to this budget. Biiinguai skills needed. • Pacffic AY9nue: Indecent guests haven't been canceling reau's executive director. Service. "The clouds should be list, call (949) 574-4298. Orientation and training exposure was reported in their reservations in local hotel "Our numbers have been up,· high-tailing it out of here." provided. Theresa Rowe, (949) the 2100 blodc at 1:19 p.m . rooms, a Four Season Hotel Hayden said. "There are so many Vandenburg added that he ex PROJECT TOGETiiER 757-1456. Sunday. spokesman said things to do other than lhe pects July to be "cooler than nor Project Together seeks adult • Pom ona Avenue: A The hotel's concierge, however, beach." mal ~ volunteers to establish a trusting, SENIOR MEALS one-to-one relationship with vehicle burglary was has been suggesting other activ While some businesses are see Other business owners .said AND SERVICES INC. children stressed from family Volunteers are needed to deliver reported in the blodc ities in Southern California that ing a downrum, olhers say they they could be hurt if the overcast 1800 problems and abuse. This meals to homebound senior don't involve a trip to the beach. haven't been as adversely affected weather persists. at 1 p.m . Sunday. of the Orange County citizens residing In Costa Mesa He has suggested a trip to the by lhe wealher. comp~>nent • East 17th Stl'Mt: An Pam Hubbard, who owns The Health Care Agency's Children's who are not able to prepare their wineries in Temecula. a round of ls assault was reported in Wilh a string of appealing wave Persimmon Tree on Balboa Mental Health Services offers own meals and do not have the 300 block at 11:45 p.m . golf at local courses or a day of riding days, local surfers haven't land, said lhe wealher hasn't had training and supervision for the anyone to prepare meals for Sunday. shopping at Fashion Isiand, said stopped frequenting lheir favor an affect on her bilcini sales so far. program. Many of the children them. Volunteers are asked to • West 18th Strfft and Jim Kennedy, a spokesman for ites surf shops. "Not yet." Hubbard said. "lf it are economically deprived, donate at least one hour per week lhe hotel. Ouis Flowbee, manning lhe lasts all the way through August it Newport Boulevard: A victims of neglect or both. (714) for a six-month period. Substitute "Some people did convert from counter at the Frog House on mighL" hit-and-run was reported 850-8444. drivers are also needed to fill In more sun-oriented activities to Tuesday, said lhe shop has been for regular drivers. (71 4) 840-6611 at 4:30 p.m . Sunday. spend more time on the golf hwnming lately. • PAUL CLINTON covers the READINGBY9 or (714) 891-0804. course," Kennedy said "Our spa "We've had pretty good waves," environment. business and politics. The mentor reading program NEWPORT BEACH has been packed" Flowbee sald. "So when the He may be reached at (949) 764-4330 seeks volunteers to read to SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED • Bay• ide Drive: A boat Last week. the Newport Beach waves are good, our business is or by e-mail at students in klndergarten through Serving People in Need, 1180 theft was reported in the Conference and V1Sitors Bureau good." [email protected]. the third grade. In Costa Mesa: know 81 SPIN, 11 looklng for 1900 blodc at 11 :25 a.m . Pomona Elementary School, (949) volunteers to help prepare sack Monday. 515-6980; Whittler Elementary meals for the homeleat, • Corte HennoH: school. home at night. School, (949) 516-6898; Wilson assemble hygiene kit.I, distribute Vandalism was reported ALLOWED Uke most people, I have Who knows, my tattoos and Elementary School, (949) meals and pi<* up food for in the 3100 bl<><* at 6:67 encountered police officers who piercings could indicate criminal 51~ ; and New Shall mar preparation. SPIN provides Continued from Al Leaming Center, (949) 646-0396, a.m. Monday. are, well, um, rude. Uke when I affiliation. I could be tripping move-in costs for housing, case need help for students in reading, management and support • Grwwl Court: A vehicle got my first and only traffic out on some weird hallucinogen. writing and English. Mentor aervicea famlllu leaving officer had already seen at least ticket on Orange Avenue (be I could have a knife in my purse, to burglary was reported in seuions may be scheduled from twice. But it painfully careful right around Bay Screet.) a gun under the seat or a Little shelters. SPIN workel'1 al80 serve the 100 blodc at 9:31 a.m . 8:30 to 11 :30 a.m ., and a~er 81 family adviaors or mentors demonstrated what can go I Monday. remembered th.lnJdng. "Gosh. League bat that could be used as school from 3 to 6 p.m ., Monday and conducts workahop9 on • Lugonla Street: An auto wrong on the job. he didn't have to be so callous." a weapon. through Friday. budgeting and more. Visit SPIN at theft was reported In the The footage was shot from a Even though I was getting a Not that it's likely, but there is 2900 Bristol St, Suite H-106, 200 blodc at 11 :02 a.m. mounted camera In the patrol ticket, I was smiling and friendly. a chance. And when the odds SALVATION ARMY Costa Mesa. (71 4) 761-1101. Monday. car. It was a routine traffic stop A little ticked off, but overall have to do with personal safety, OF ORANGE COUNTY and a 23-year-old state trooper pretty pleasant. (Initially hoping • Main Stntet and EHt one errs on the side of caution. Group or family volunteers are SHERMAN LIBRARY came up against a man, who was I might get out of it.) Too bad lf someone thlnJcs Ocean Front: Petty theft needed to adopt a family, &GARDENS uncooperative and, as it turns Now I understand why he was you're a jerk.. You're alive. 1pon80r an angel tree, hold a was reported at 7:57 a.m. You could Hilst with the g1rden, out, armed The video ended seemingly rude. They can't let The guys In my class were far canned food or toy drive, or make work in the gift and tea shop or Monday. with the screams of the officer thelr guard down. Carelessness from jecb. I can only think of a a special gift or donation directly become a doc:en1 guide for • Marvuertte Avenue: and the man driving away. can get you killed. handful of times I have laughed to the Salvation Army. (714) dllldren and adult.I at Corona del Vandalism was reported It left a mark In my memory. I know I am a somewhat civil, harder, or smiled bigger. (No, It 832-7100. M ar's botanical garden and In the 1600 bl<><* at 7:58 Did you know the top three non-aggressive, unarmed had nothing to do with the fact 1 historical research llbr1ry. a.m. Monday. reasons officers get hurt or killed motorist, but the officer who had to intertwine my arms with SAVE OUR YOUTH Stefanie Knstlaneen, (949) •Newport Boulevard: on the job? Poor tactics. pulled me over doesn't. a strong. courageous police The Westside Cotta M ua youth 673-2261. Petty theft was reported In Overconfidence. Complacency. He could assume I am officer - wink. wink.) organization 11 looklng for the 3300 block at 8: 14 a.m . I always thought of officers as harmless. That the toddler seat So next time I get pulled over volunteers to help create a Monday. ticket writers or the ones who in the back Indicates I am a (not that I am planning Lo In the positive 11tematfve for people 12 to Volunteers are needed to •SupetiorAvenue and always break up parties. For the sweet local mother, whose near future) I won't expect a 23. help In areas 1ucn as boxing. Hoapftal A most part. people don't like wooden platform sandals smile or joke. If they want to Ro.cl: sporta, health, fltnela, eeroblca being told what to do, especially apparently applied a little too hit-and-run was reported wrestle, tJlough. I'm ready. and academic Moring. (949) at 8:48 a.m. Monday. when they also have to pay a much weight to the accelerator. 648-3265. fine or spend eight But we all know what • LOLITA HARPER writu column• mind-numbing hours In traffic assuming does. Mondaya, Wednesdaya and SERVICE CORPS OF More than malcing a donkey Frideya. She may be reeched et RETIRED EXECUTIVES out of oneself, police officers are (949) 674-4276 or by •mail at Join other buslneu profelalonal1 ". I 1Fl\1PI 111 1' S more concerned about making it lollta.h•,.,,.r•t•tlmn.oom. to help small butln ..... 1uc:ceed MARTINES..&. - by 1.. d lng Mmlnara end Conltance ~. KENNY 1/. 1n < • " ~\. < \ 1n •1 1 " cold'llng 1ntr9preneurs onllne. 8om JMUm"Y 17, 1913 In • • local surfers looJdna for wetsuita, The oorpe 11 a nonprofit Edlnburah, loottand. Died SALE "fun boards• and other surf-re dl1r1t1ble organlz1tlon June 11, 2003 In Newport PRINTER Continued from A1 lated hardware. Steiner bought compc>Hd of 11 ,600 voluntHr BMch CaltfomlL Contt8nce out the prior owners in June bueln... mentors, both wortlng 8. euivydla WU M 2001. end m ired, who couneel long term lease does hinder the bu1ln1U11 from nearly 400 ~~~~ aale of the propeny." • MUL CUNlON covers the offtce1 throughout the country. tM lkttlt of ftW ohHdrtn, S ALDEN'S Call (714) 660-7388, end 11k for A group of local surf board environment, bu11n.. 1 and polltlce. ....brotherl. COtllt.ioe Md • Fu mem bership. makers opened the Green Room He may be readied et (949) Ulumed NlpOnllbll u in the early 1990s. Since then, It 784-4330 or by •m1ll 1t DN-§ITE SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED hMd Of the wMn her DRAPERY CLEANIN& AND MORE I NO TAKE DOWN .. lllMIMN8 ,. EMOY I C.rtlned Ta Cl•1111 All Hllntllr Dougie• Fabric Wlndaw Cilw!rlng• lncludlng: • lwnilette Privacy Sheen' • Silhouette' wWow shadings • ~window thadinp • Duette• honeycomb shadeS • ..TM Collection • JubilanceTN roman lhaldes t Appiwt honeycomb shades I SmnetteN SoftfolP lhadinp World'• 8est ON411a• DrapnJ Cl...... _..... A " N.D ... ALDEN'S CAJUi'B'r AND DRAPEIUD 16'3 PIKentia, Com Mesi 949 646n4131 • 714-968 1180 • • ...... _,_ Daily Pilot Wednesday, June 25. 2003 A& • FORUM HOW TO GET PUBLISHED - Letters: Mail to Editorial Page Editor S.J. Cahn at the Dally Pilot, 330 W. Bay St, Cost.a Mesa, CA 92627 • React.n Hotttne: Call (949) 642-&>86 Fu: Send to (949) 646-4170 E-meU;Send to [email protected] • All correspondence must lndude full name, hometown and phone number (for verification purpoaea). The Pilot reserves the right to edit all 1ubmiulon1 for clarity and length READERS RESPOND CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES CJTY OF COSTA MESA Costa M esa City Hell, n Feir Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Nichols in the hot seat (71 4) 754-5223 M•vor: Gary M onahan Council: Libby Cowan. Allan AT ISSUE: Should Newport Beach Councilman Dick called a racist. For a Mexican to bad lovers. He absolutely has no Mansoor, M ike Sc:heafer and mouth a white man, they just say he is consciousness of the context in which Chns Steel Nichols resign because of comments about Mexicans proud to be a Mexican. They should he speaks because those feelings are and expanding the grass areas above the Corona del be grateful they are in th is country. tattooed to his soul. CJTY OF NEWPORT BEACH DAVID MCLEAN If he were to apologize, his words Newpon Beacn City Hall, 3300 Mar state beach. Newport Beach wouJd not be sincere because he Newpon Blvd • Newpon Beacn senses no wrong. Yet, I harbor no CA 92663, (949) 644-3309 don't think Dick Nichol<, should anger, no animosity, no hatred agam'>t M•vor Steve Bromberg resign. He ls right. We feel that Nichols should resign I 'd like to suggest that Nichols ham because he as 1us1 a man as I am Council Gary Adams John When we've gone down there immediately. reMgn for his disgusting comment I le loves his wife as I love mme, loves Heffernan, Dick Nichols Gary I to use Corona del Mar State ELEANOR AND IRVING BURG about minorities. hi'> children as I do mine. dedicates Proctor, Tod Ridgeway and Don Beach. we've been leered at and Corona del Mar FRANKDAYAW himself to his community as I also do Webb jeered at by nothing bu1 people from Newport Beach and makes mistakes as I often do. We large famiHes, panicularly Mexicans are the same, even though I am ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF on the grass. And I have nothing Reading the Pilot and the request I h!>panac and he is not, and 1f I were SUPERVISORS against Mexicans, I think they are that Dick Nichols resign. I say I am calling to encourage to harbor any resentment 11 would Hall of Admm1S1rat1on, 10 C1v1c wonderful people. but they do stake defi nitely not. I think Bromberg 1s way Councilman Nichols to not resign and poi'>on me more than it would him. Center Plaza, Sante Ana. CA out this grassy area and some of the out of line in picking up the issue on hang in there. and I want neither one of us 10 hun. 92701 sand area and they give you very bad the Mexicans. Nobody has any WALTER DRAKE So, I forgive him and accept him as he • Jim Silva, 2nd D1striC1 (Costa looks. It is like they are taking over the problems with the Mex.Jeans down Corona del Mar .... Mesa, Newpon Beach). (714) whole beach. I think if any one group here but this probably could have I lave an Newport Beach. (a long way 834-3220 were behaving that way. no matter sparked fu rther discussion. not from 'the concrete garage floor I once • Thomas Wilson, 5th District who they are. they !>hould be told that favorable to the Mexicans. Tell I think Nicholi. should.!>tay in office. k.new a'> bed while a kid in L.A.) and (Newpon Coast). (714) 834 3550 they cannot expand their area. They Bromberg that this citizen definitely bu1 1f he as going to. he should take a have a large ya rd Nichols ,., should stay to the grassy area that supports l'ichols. class m diplomacy. cultural awareness welcomed to come picnic on my ORANGE COUNTY FAIR they are now, so others can walk by ORIN BERGE and Spanish lessons. gra~sy knolls any time he want'>. 88 Fair Drive. CoSla Mesa CA and feel at peace. becau!>e 11 1s very Corona del Mar BETTY BEHR I per'>onally want to thank aU the 92626, (714) 708-FAIR imimidaung "lewpon Beach reader'> 1ha1 re<,ponded 10 '>Urpn<,e Board· President Ruben A Smith SUE COSTANZO and 10 .,hod.. to -..:1chob remarks II Vice President Patricia VelasquPz \:ewport Coa!>I I was born in Orange County, I am ,hO\\') th.ii there I') a san<..ere respect Randy Smith Emily Sanford 52-years-old, and I don't think D1tk Yes. and I \\1'>h that the Co'ita \lesa and acceptance of d1ver'>11) Peggy Ha1dl, James Bartch :-..ichols should resign nt}' council have as much courage 10 I congratulate the P1I01 for ns Deborah Carona Leslie A Ray I am upset about thl!. councilman It is kmd of a breath of fre'>h air ask 1he -.ame thing of two rnuragt:OU'> and accurate repor11ng and Frank Barbero Nichols' ~tatemen1 about MeXJcan!> when a politician actually telb you representatives. Allan Mansoor and IL s refre.,h1ng and encouraging to see and the grass. And then following up what he is thinking. I'm sure 11 doe' Oms Steel and at the same ume. a the P1I01 '>!ep off the Yellow Brick STATE ASSEMBLY by saying that he didn't mean 10 be make the mayor of Newport Beach few c1ti1em. who continually berate a !load to 1ra\er'>e the 1apes1ry of our John Campbell (RI 70th District racist, that he just didn't want people uncomfortable when one of has lot of the Lau no communiry \vi than rnmmun11y\ d1vers1ry. Yes. I know State Capitol. Sacramento, CA that were not in the area U'iing the colleagues says actually what is on hi'> 1he \\'est'>tde. that John Airth 1s suit a prominent 95814, (916) 319-2070 grass. That logic would follow thraugh mind. instead of thanlung out RUSS RAMIREZ c1ll7en lwre an Orange Counry, but so E-mail to say that unless you are a Newport everything and trying to plea<;e Costa Mesa •'>Juan Jose. Bua Nguyen, Mahta d1stnctlO a.,assembly.ca gov Beach resident, you couldn't use the everybody. You can't please Gupta, (_,lady., Knight and every other Ken Maddox (RI, 68th D1stnct, beaches at Newport, you couldn't use everybody. I'd much rather have a eLhnic character in our story book. We State Capitol, Sacramento CA the roads In Newport, you couldn't man tell me what is on his mind and And the sadde'>t pan of all. and 1he are now a mul u-colored, 95814, (916) (916) 319-2068, use the restaurants in Newport. be ho nest. I don't think there 1i. greatest cut of all is Nichols sincerely Kaleidoscopic garden and It pleases Or local office at 1503 South Nichols is way out of line and should anything wrong with that. We all have believes that he did not say anything me to '>ee the Daily Pilot not be color Coast Drive, Suite 205, Costa resign. He's an embarrassment. the right to feel any way we want. discriminatory. racist. or bigoted. His intolerant but instead be color M esa 92626; (714) 668-2100, JOHNNY CALHOUN That is what makes America what 11 I'> remarks came out of his heart as sensiuve and color aware. Fax: (71 4) 668-2 104 Newport Beach today. It is kind of sad when a white naturally and without hesitation as "I AL ENCINIAS E-mail: man sticks up for himself and he gets love you'' comes out of the hearts of Newport Beach Ken.M addox ~ asm ca gov Win the Best Seat in the House ... on the Players' Bench. Enter the Daily Pilot Newport Beach Breakers On Court Contest. GRANO PRIZE Sit on the players' bench dunng the match and meet rising tennis star Maria Sharapova for an exclusive photo opportunity on Wednesday July 16 when the Newport Beach Breakers meet the St Louis Aces at the Palisades Tennis Clu b. from 7·1 Op m This lucky reader will also receive Newport Beach Breakers team autographed memorabilia 1" PLACE One Lucky Reader will win 2 spots in the Players Pro-Am Clinic on Fnday July 18 from 5-6 30 p m at Pal sades Tennis Clu b. taught by a pro coach or pro player an GRAMO PRIZE and 1r PLACE WINNERS W111 be anounced during half.bme on July 16 FIVE LUC«Y W11111£RI wall each receive 2 tickets to either ttie July 16 (vs St. Louis Aces} July 20 (vs Sacramento Capitals) or July 25 (vs. Kansas Crty Explorers} matches All matches sta rt at 7 p.m It's easy to enter. Fill out the entry form below and ma1l 1t to the Daily Pilot (Include Newport Beach Breakers On Court Contest on the envelope) to be received by Fnday. July 11 at 5 p.m. Or bring it by the Dally Pilot office at 330 W. Bay St.. Costa Mesa during regular business hours Monday· Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No purchase Is necessary. Winners will be picked by random drawing and notlfled prior to the July 16 match. Emp/oytls and tllflr rrllt/vts of t/lf Diiiy Prtot Timi$ Commul){ry Nt#S Lot Al!Qf/a nmu Ind TrilXml ComPlffY If• •ID/f Plctul'tld below: 8rlan MttcPtv. QUOTE OF THE DAY EYE OPENER "The Ducks and the • l>dily~ Pilot Ill Angels are setting the Spol'tl .... ol,... expectations high.,. 1...wnw..i~-- Liu Fortmen, Newport Beach Awle30honoftt Breakers General Manager PHIL BROWN ' i M Wednesday, Jme 25, 2003 lpot1I EcllDr Ncha'd Dunn: (949) 57« 223 • lpot1I Fu: (949) 650-0170 Daily Pilot , J DUATHLON Davis • WIDS title Costa Mesa resident and former CdM High volleyball standout captures women's overall championship Sunday. Steve Vlr1e n Daily Pilot For the past 10 years. Sue Davis has been working toward a goal. She ac complished ii Sunday. Davis, 40. a Costa Mesa resident and a former Corona del Mar HJgh volleyball ~ j standout, won her age group and the r women's overall title al the U.S. Ouat.h· Ion national championships in Alpha· rena. Ga. She finished the I 0,000-meter run, 40K bike and SK run in 2:07.6 to capture I the title over a field of roughly 200 women. l "I have been national champion In my age group before.· said Davis, who graduated from CdM In 1980. ·rve fin. ished in second place for women's over all champion numerous times. This has been a goal of mine for the past I 0 I years. ( : "I am thrilled,• she continued · 1 had this belief it would happen. It's been a c I fun journey. That's whal h's all about It's very gratifying to have ii pay off. I'm no! the most gifted. I'm just persistent · Davis has been competing in dua!h· Ions for the past 14 years. She remained ,I ~~~~-_.....__- commined to a workout throughout ...\ those years. and kept the main goal in • mind to serve as motivation. She rides ' 120-130 miles per week on her bike and '.. OUTDOORS runs five days a week. about 30-40 miles • throughout the week. Among duathletes, she is In the mas ter's division, wbJch Is the group for ~ June gloom hasn't hurt deep sea fishers ages 40 and older. She said she has never known a master's division athlete ~ •" to win the women's overall title. <,....,..,,_....,....,....,..,,,..---~ .. Big albacore biting the line as joined this outdoor writer on a seven day trip within one-day range of the Newport Harbor ·Apparently getting older is not an .. aboard the deluxe sportfisher, Searcher, based Oeet by the Fourth of July weekend. advantage,· Davis said. "But In my case : day-trippers are filling up their runni.Qgout ofFl.shermansl.andin& Water conditions in the channel are Ideal with it is." catch buckets to the limit. 619-226-2403, which resulted In prime fishing lots of bait and just the right water temp for Davis, the former Sue Corea. was one ...~ for albies, big yellowtall and 100 pound class this early In the season. of the original members of the Orange • wiuner can't get here fast enough for yeUowfin tuna. Local fishing remains good for passengers County Volleyball Oub In 1976. She • harbor area anglers hoping to get a The Searcher trolled the outer waters for big fishing all day, hal( day. Y. day, rwt.11ght trips and starred at CdM before earning a full. ~ couple of good albacore fishing trips schools of albacore and then headed farther six pack charters ou1 of both Davey's Locker ride scholarship to Arlwna State. Sscheduled. Longfins are still staging In south to Alijos Rocks for a couple of days of and Newport Landing Sportfishing. Barracuda · "I'm basically a product of Title oc: ,,. an area off Baja Norte and haven't started any taclde busting tuna fishing. Devito fished a hot are schooled up a few miles off the beach and she said. ,----~ kind of migration into channel waters. There is stick and landed a lot of big yellows and tuna. around Catalina Island and there have beeo Davis works for the city of Newport ' excellent fishing for big albacore for fishermen Co-captain Tom Calabrese, a harbor area local good nwnbers of logs sacked by anglers. The Beach. coordinating the parldng at the t JIM booking on multi-day trips where full limits are who grew up working on sport boats out of beach. She has been married to Jeff for ~ NI E MIEC being caught Al Devito of Laguna Beach Davey's Locker, feels'that albacore should be See OUTDOORS, Pace AB the past 17 years. ~ \ •~ ... The Newport • TENNIS • Beach • Breakers, the ,",.' newest World ' BREAKERS TAKE IT Team Tennis franchise, win feature Lindsay TO THE EXTREME Davenport for two home ! Newport Beach World The return of what Breakers General by the first team to win four points, sets matches next Manager Usa Fortman called "extreme played to flw and a 4-4 set decided by a JTe am Tennis franchise tennis" comes with Orange County at nine-point tiebreaker, the first team to month, but an all-time s rts five the set Russian teen • eDu an eAng are g .i.season in less than two the expectations high," Fortman said. weeks after going through "So~ got to buck up. The standards Sharapova, have been set and they raised the bar.• left, is ~ a dress rehearsal Tuesday. Appearances by Davenport at two of expected the Breakers' &eYe!l home matches (July to Patrick Laverty 8 and 12) and the marquee names of catch the Daltyf>iot John McBnroe, playing with the New attention of York Sportimes OD Juty 15, and Martina NavratiloYI; competing for the Pblladel· fins tivs pbla freedoms In the le&IOD ftnale on unmet 1hi July 26. lhould keep that bar hlgb. But the key to the Breakers meeting their Pahades own expectations w1D be dedded by the Tennis Club. public'• wfllingnesa to embrlCe not JUll the big names. She won her The return of World 1Nm 1\mnia, mllth lt whk:b leaturet 10 tee.ma hm around . Wlnlbledon on the country broken tnco two ftve.telm dMaiona. meena • dilennt band of 1"'1deyandlt tenm. thin cbal which .. c:un.dy be- blldu'* ~ :n~~r:..~a.n ,.,...... _ ...... doublll, wamaA ...... wOaiia\ tilblll llld ...... ~.-,..oncbe....,='lbe ~ .. ,,. •114 ---- ... ( ' ' SPORTS Wt YOUTH BASEBALL Carson Palmer Ryan Hoag First selection in 2003 NFL Draft Final selection In 2003 NFl Draft Red Sox top Mariners for double-A title 2002 He1sman Trophy Winner 2003 Lowsman Trophy Winner The Newport Beach Little Prome scored for the Mariners scort! 7-2. OCYSF Sportsman of the Year Mr. Irrelevant XXV/11 league M championship game in the first, then the Red Sox The thrf'e·inmng pitching of was a matchup between two responded by loading the bases clo'>er Mason Case (seven ...... teams riding hot streaks through and then clearing them on a strikeouts) and the dutch Come join honorary co-chairmen Paul Tagliabue, Don Kennedy, the playoffs with the Red Sox line-drive triple into the fielding by Spender Christoff defeating the Mariners. 8·2, for left -center field gap by Cl\ase and Matt VanRoeeem assured a Tony Moiso and Pete Carroll for the first ever Heisman Lowsman the dtle last Thursday. Favreau. The triple brought in victory fo r the Red Sox. Banquet. Both teams lost thelr first Muon c.ue, Evan Harr, and Skyler Garn scored the Red pme in the double-elimination Andrew McCormack. Sox's final run after EOJott Steele toumament and won five games Baron Brown cracked a single moved him into ~oring Head Table will include former Heisman Trophy winners, in a row to play in the to center to bring home Favreau position. championship game. and the Mariners retired Uam The Red Sox finished the Hall of Famers. Raiders. Trojans and The Marinen. seeded fifth in Duddy to end the inning. The season 16· 7 -1. Paul Salata as Master of Ceremonies. the tournament. had to defeat Red Sox continued to battle Manager Tum Duddy of the the second-seeded Braves two offensively with runs being Red Sox said: ·The boys came games In a rCM and the Red Sox scored by Nlcholas Roy, Dmd together as team when the Ladies and gentlemen welcome. No autographs please. bad to but the top-seeded Weltz, and a second by playoffs started and to their Yanbea twice. McCormack. who completed his credit made the big plays when Cooor Roc:be and Walter third inning of pitching with the they needed. · Corporate Tables: $2,500 (includes preferred seating, one (1) seat at pnvate VIP luncheon at The Artz Restaurant with Pete Carroll and access to Pf8-8Vent Celebnty Lounge.) GOLF Tables: $1 ,500 Individual Tlcket(s): $150 Partner event slated for Costa Mesa course Note: All tables seat 1O . Make checks payable to: OCYS. Mail to. Ken Purcell, First American Tltte, C.O.ta Mesa Golf & Country 45 or older. Partners played a First place receives $5,000 while Cub la hosting the two-day jun scnunble format on Tuesday and second will gain $4,000 followed 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707. For more information. visit lor/aenlor partner summer clu will compete in an alternate-shot by $3,000 for third. After green www.ocysf.org or contact Ken Purcell at (714) 800-3152 or e-mail at alc Tuelday and today on the Los format today. fees, the remaining money will [email protected]. Each must pay $700. c:a..b will to the pune. Details: Lip coune. The times begin at go c.an All proceeds benefft local 0ranQe Count)' ldds and youtll sport$ programs. www.OC'ylf.OfV 8UD. be awarded to 30IJf> of the field Sean Collins at (714) 540-7500, Smlor profealonals must be based oo a limit of 40 teams. ext. 108. Federal Tax l.D. Number: 23-7117333 '01 FORD 'OOFOID '01 CHEVY 'OOCHEVY 'OOCHEVY 'OOFOID ESCOITZX2 FOCUS SE CAVALIER 510 XCA6 ASTRO WN>STAILX Sporty 9COflO car, v.,., deon, Auto. olc. CH(CK O~T THIS HOT O(AU :. a.on p~ !'\a Doubles compedtion at the port Beach'a Owile Farmer who because of injury. lOlat annual Southern California defeated Julian Patino and Rob- C.OSta Mesa's We1 8wrowa . . • tional championships bepn wW meet the boys No. 1-seeded two seta to the No. 2 leed In the Tuesday and that meant a local team tn Gary Sacb and Brandon tournament along with partner batde among girls 18-and-under. Wal in the second round today at Ryan Sandburg. Newport Coast's Juliet Muttb the Loa Caballeros Sports Village Burrows is still allw though in and partner Alex Jurewitz from in Fountain Valley at 2:30 p.m. the boys 16-and-Wlder lfJl8les Palos Verdes, defeated the New Also advancing in the boys competition'fhree glrla s1oglea port Beach combo of Vanessa doubles competition Tuesday players were in actlon Tuesday, Dunlap and Diana Khoury 6-2, were slxth·seeded Chase Muller but only Alexandrla Walten of 6-0 to advance to the quarter and Kaes Yan't Hof, who pre Corona del Mar could advance, finals. vailed 6-3, 6-1 and will match up defeating Irena Katzarkov 6-4, The reward for Mutzke and Ju against Cale Planck and Jona 6-2 in the 14-and-under dMaion. rewitz is a meeting today against than Tragardh today at 2:30. In the l 2s, Newport Beach's top-seeded Jessica Nguyen and 'fyler Deck of Newport Beach Melissa Matsuoka and Balboa's Danon Beatty at 2:30 p.m. and partner Blake Meister also Hailey Hogan both lost. though A similar prlz.e awaits Corona advanced to the second round Hogan extended her opponent del Mar's Robert Koury and New- when their opponent withdrew to three sets. YOUTH BASKETBALL The Mariners B division boys basketball team won crty and county 2003 championships. White sea bass still conanue OUTDOORS to show up at ca1allna Island Brian MacPhie will be the Breakers' primary men's singles player. The new World Team Tennis Continued from A6 with live squid being the key to franchise opens at home on July 8 against the Sacramento Capitals. catching a big croaker. The cat Special has been the top boat of sand bass bite has also shifted the Newport fleet for the past With 14 matches in 20 days, into high gear and limJts of 2- to couple of week.5 with good TENNIS Sharapova's time to impress in 5-pound sandies are being counts on yeUowtail, sea bass Continued from A6 Newport Beach will be limited. targeted all along the coasL Sand and there has also been a pretty But Fortman looks at the short and calico bass have moved up steady pick. on calico bass on the time span optimistically to shallower water between lee side of the island. Jack. in a Wtmbledon warm-up in "It's short relative to other Huntington Harbor and the Williams of Huntington Beach Biimingharn. England recently sports," Fortman said. ~ But it's stringer kelp beds off Laguna decked a 34-pound sea bass and Tuesday won her fim also a time frame where people Beach. while fishing on board the Cat Sportfishing Oeet based in round march at \~.rtmb le don 6-2, can get in there and get involved Gary Thompkins of Costa Mesa Special on a recent trip to Newport. 6- l. and see it through in jts en anchored up tus 25-foot Skipjack. Catalina. Fresh water fishing continues Oh. and shes been compared tirety." just inside the oil ri~ and caught It's too early in the season to good at local lakes, catfish and 10 Anna Koumi.kova, only that Some of those orange-<;hin an easy limit of big sand ~ expect any reports on marlin but bass are taking over top billing has nothing to do with tennb. clad volunteerl> didn't make 11 fishing art squid on a l oz. it's not unusual to hear reports with the higher water "I think she11 have her own through the entire dre~ re jighead painted white. While Live of iwnpers and tailers around temperarure. Irvine Lake is being entourage." Fortman said when hearsal Tuesday. Rut with the and cut bait is accounting for the the 14 Mile Bank as early as the stocked weekly with thousands asked how the Breaker-; will pro· real Lindsay Davenpon sched bulk of the fish being harvested, Fourth of July. An indication of of pounds of channel catfish and mote the four home date'> that uled to swing a racket rn the plastics are also effecdve, better water conditions are the fishing has been good ln do not have a marquee player home opener, that 'lhouldn't especially under the lights while number of blue sh arlcs showing Woody's Cove and off Trout scheduled to participate. happen again. Breakers Coach Dick Leach fishing a twilight trip. up around high spots in the Island. 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That photo will be sc.inned onto edible nee p.iper and include Mexican, Italian, Asian and Continental cuisine. printed with food coloring instead of ink, then transferred onto the All receptions have a coordinator on-site to make sure face of the cak.e. you can be a gueit at your own event The scope of Jerry French initially saw this d1:.t1nct1ve technique used at a services offered includes food, cake, photography. video show hosted by the California Baken Assocaa11on and brought the and a DJ. Affordable Katering is available at more than 30 innovative method back to Costa Mesa. facilities, or you can choose to have the reception in your Th~ photo cakes are a great way to celebrate weddings. own home. The owner and management team has been engagement parties, anmver~ane~. birthdays or any memorable evenL serving Orange County for more than 20 years. They are Your dress, flowers, music and food have all been carefully cho!>en to reflet.1 vour unique \t\'le and ta\te\. licensed, insured and look forward to serving you. Your personaJized cake will be the final, s1gnc11ure touch. Affordable Katmng is available Monday - Friday from 11 French's Cupcake Bakery has been plea!>ing customers for dose 10 50 years. Owners Diane .ind Jerrv 1-rench a.m. to 8 p.m. Call (800) 67-kater, or visit the Website at take delight in offering customer\ .i variety of baked goods including breads. c.ook1e!>, pa,tne\ .ind '-clke' wwwaffordablekatmng.co m. 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With a the dance, how to lead, and look and feel good. variety of reputable vendors available, we save you All lessons are private and the couple receives hours of research and take care of the details from personal attention. She also teaches the start to finish. Before you know it, you'IJ be ready father/daughter, mother/son dance and the for your wedding - a day that's as individual as entire wedding party if couples would like to you !""e - all you need to do is show up. include them. While there are many different ways to Webster was a professional jazz. dancer for customize your wedding, there's only one way to many years. She performed with shows in Las get started - come in for an in-depth wedding Vegas, New York and Florida, and for television consultation, tailored to fit your needs. and movies. She has choreographed shows, We now have a home office in l.Aguna Niguel stage acts and helped singers with their moves. and one in Newport Beach. 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For more information,-.. about weddings on the bay, please ca ll 949-645-5000. YkPfia4oaf49? WMtt Pd~ .. \ 1221 West Coast Highway I Newport Beach I California 92663 9•9 6• 5-5000 I Fax: 9• 9 630·•2 t 5 I www.balboabayclub.com ( ( f f I Wedding Showcase Wednesday, June 25, 2003 II - Add an elegant sound to your event Celebrate your special day water/ront dinin at ViDa Nova intimate atmosp~re for versatile, they have several demo ocated on the waterfront since 1967, Villa Nova wedding ceremonies and caucttes featuring various offers a breathtaking Vlcw of Newport Harbor in receptions. The Harmonia ensembles. At the time of the an ambience reminiscent of an Italian Baroque Players represents this L c.oruuhation, they will work with countryside. It ts the perfect destination for wedding warm ambience for such events. clients on musical selections for receptions, rehearsal dinners, bwiness get-togcthers, The ensemble is Orange parts of the ceremony. 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Their repertoire )malJer parties of 25 or less. This intimate and vocalist and musicians playing the violin, viola, extends from classical and light classical to popular luxurious room offers a unique dining experience. ceUo, flute, recorder, oboe, lute, guitar, harp and and folk music. Your guests will enioy a five course meaJ harpsichord. This versatile group can provide a For the reception, they usualJy play a mixture of accompanied by fine wines, specially selected by the vocal or instrumental soloist or perform as a duet, light classical and popular music, depending on sommelier, in the privacy and comforts of this beautiful room. trio, quartet or other instrumental combinations. each client's wishes. They are happy to pl.iy special Winner of the pre)t1g1ous Gold Award for ltaJian dmu:g, Villa Nova serve~ 1r.iJ11111n.1l ltJli,1n "One of our unique features is that we offer a requests. 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Before you know it, you'll be ready father/daughter, mother/son dance and the for your wedding - a day that's as individual as entire wedding party if couples would Ii.kc to you ~c - all you need to do is show up. include them. While there arc many different ways to Webster was a professional jazz dancer for customize your wedding, there's only one way to many years. She performed with shows in Las get started - come in for an in-depth wedding Vegas, New York and Florida, and for television consultation, tailored to fit your needs. and movies. She has choreographed shows, We now havt a home offia in Laguna Niguel stage acts and helped singers with their moves. and one in Newport Beach. Call (949) 643-8322 She teaches ballroom dancing including for a day or evening appointment; we will bt glad popular Latin dances and country western to work around your schedule. Alpha & Omega dances. is a member of the Association of Bridal Call The Wedding Dance at (714) 540-1096. Consultants. ~ Christ Church by the Sea'1 United Methodist Wt are a beautiful Spanish-style church on the Balboa Peninsula ojferingfo// wedding services with pastoral care. Our maximum capacity is 225. !!J;;euer 01j.(f r-J (l rl°i lo rememlxr . litinctive (atenng in ~our home or one of 01 FABUlOUS LOCAD Waterftcn locations, Yachts, Mansions, Museums and Gardlll Wedding Sites availabli 1400 W Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach 949/673-3805 WATERFRONT WEDDINGS Celebrate in style against a stunning backdrop of sleek yachts and spectacular bay views at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort in New rt Beach. Recite vows overlookin the water then en'o first moments as husband and wife aboard a romantic gondo- la. Reception options abound ranging from intimate waterfront venues to the magnificent grand ballroom, all completed by a custom menu of superb cuisine. For more information about weddings on the bay, please ca ll 949-645-5000. '? YZW~PJu;t WMttPll~ - \ 1221 West Coast Highway I Newport Beach I California 92663 949 645-5000 I Fax : 949 630-4215 I www.balboabayclub.com r ( f • kl ldvertlsma sopp1ement to the Datty Pilot Wedding Showcase Wednesday, June 25. 2003 81 Add an elegant sound to your event Celebrate your special day water/ront • ivc chamber ff'l usic creates instnunental combinations on a dining at ViDa Nova _____ ...__ a f4 • compact disc. Beau~ they are so intimate atmosphere for versatile, they have several demo ocated on the waterfront sinct 1967, Villa Nova wedding ceremonies and caSldteS featuring various offers a breathtaking view of Newport Harbor in rcaptions. The Harmonia ememblcs. At the time of the an ambience reminiscent of an Italian Baroque Players represents this L consultation, they will work with countryside. It is the perfect destination for wedding warm ambience for such C'Vents. clients on musicaJ selections for receptions, rehearsal dinners, business get-togethers, The ensemble is Orange parts of the ceremony. If a awards ceremonies and holiday parties of 25 to 125. County's only profmionaJ personal consultation is not Guests enjoy the many special amenities of the private Baroque chamber music group. In convenient, they will be happy to dining rooms including a private bar and humidor, addition to weddings, the send information including a outdoor patio .ind complimentary valet parking. The ensemble presents an annual concert series in repertoire list, ftt table, references and sample professional, courteous staff caters to your individual Newport Beach, Pasadena and Hermosa Beach. cas.sctte by mail. needs and those of your guests so you can relax and Members of the group can also be heard live at The Harmonia Baroque Players offers a large enjoy the event. various Borders Books and Music stores. repertoire of music suitable for weddings that is The Private Dining Room 1s available for the The Harmonia Baroque Players includes a acapted by the Catholic Church. Their repertoire smaller part1e~ of 25 or less. This intimate and vocalist and musicians playing the violin, viola, extends from classical and hght classical to popular luxurious room offers a unique dining experience. cello, flute, rrcorder, oboe, lute, gujtar, harp and and folk music. Your guest~ w11J en1oy a five course meal harpsichord. This versatile group can provide a For the reception, they usually play a mixture of .iccompamed by fine wines, specially selected by the vocal or instrumental soloist or perform as a duet, light classical and popular music, depending on sommelier, in the privacy and comforts of this beautiful room. trio, quartet or other instrumental combmations. each client's wishes. They are happy to play special Winner of the prest1g1 ous Gold Award for Italian dmir.g. Villa Nova serve\ trc1dt1ion.il flc1lt.u1 "One of our unique features IS that we offer a requests. If some of the muslC chosen is not in their cuil>ine prepared by Executive Chef Sonny Mergenthaler. Menu selections .ue de,1gn~·d to ,111• 11ur free, personaJ consultation," said group leader repertoire, they will learn it to help make your tJSte and budget. 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Make sure your cake is ordered. to local newspapers. florist. scent, silk flowers cost less and they can be Double check that the reception site, the Investigate the cost of Mer you have displayed easier after your wedding. phot~grapher and the caterer are still booked as publishing your selected the colors No matter if you use real o r silk flowers, the planned. announcement. Some of your wedding, number and size of your floral arrangements, It is time tp mail your invitations. Be sure the newspapers charge up to $50, you can start especially your bouquet, should fit your budget return address is that of the person paying for depending on the amount of thinking about the and your needs. Generally, the larger an and planning the reception. Also, this is the party information you want to flowers. To get arrangement, the more it costs. 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See what you like. magazines. number of arrangements you will need, it's time and scurry of wedding plans. Hand out checklists to friends Make to select a florist. Depending on your needs, it Have you had a shower yet? Now would be a and family members helping photocopies or could be a crafty friend or a flower shop down great time to "prod" your maid of honor if you with the wedding. They will clip out the street. The person you choose should be haven't had that event yet. appreciate the help and your pictures of creative. They should also be reliable and flexible It is also time to talk with the maid of honor organizational skills. Once you arrangements you like. Collect them in case you need to make changes to your and best man about the bachelor and have your final guest list, contact the caterer with together with swatches of your wedding colors to arrangements later. No matter whom you choose, bachelorette parties. The current trend is to have the count, and plan the seating arrangements. give to the florist later. make sure you are comfortable with their fairly mild get-togethers several weeks before the Then all you have to do is print the programs, In the floral world, flowers carry meaning. services. Then give them your ideas and color wedding date. More and more couples opt to make the favors and find a guest book. Oh, and Tulips, for instance, symbolize love; daisies, swatches, and watch them create some beautiful forego wild and crazy bashes for quiet, simple don't forget to relax! innocence; and honeysuckle, generosity. Ivy flo ral arrangements for your wedding. 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It ii also easier to find cooler protruding nails and gaps in dee.ks should be removed. colon in the cooler montlu. such as the pastels of and handrails shculd be added and tightened. These primulas, stocb and azaleas, and hotter colors in the precautions arc more apt to make a difference ifthe hotter months, •uch as coreopais, salvias and daisies. ~ding ii planned for twilight or night. . Once decisions a.re agreed upon, a plan can be hatched. Interestingly, the most important thing I haw learned Borrowed· from the batticfieJd, a Time:on-Target about gardening for weddings came from a gardener-in ew things arc as chenshcd as a wedding gown. With the careful philosophy i• employed. Working backwards from the Northern California. Harry Nieuwboer. He Jw three planning that goes into selecting the perfect gown, many brides cvmt date, research the time required to get a bloom daughters, two of which took their vows in his Fc hoose to heirloom the dre~s as a keepsake. A properly preserved from all the tlowns selected. From th~ bloom times a three-quarters acre garden. After 20 years of gardening gown preserves the dream of pctss1ng 11 down to a daughter or dose family planting calendar is created. Sunset's Western Gardening his adviu evolved from his role as a father and husband. friend. book ii a great tool for this job. . "Take care of the family first.• he said. "The garden is While a gown may be worn JU\I one day, and not appear soiled, it will Starting wdl ahead of the first planting date, phase two secondary. The important part is that everyone should require careful cleaning. Hidden ~1hng includes perspiration and body begiru.. All the big work occurs in this phase: go home thinking that their contnl>ution was the right oils. Long gown<> Wlll pick up \011 along the hemline and train and very construction (wallcways, patio stru<..nires and benches), thing to do ... • likely, there will be food and bever.ige \pills. 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It's time to solidify plans for transportation s you plan the floral arrangements for flowers and greenery for the floral arrangements Here's a rundown of how to plan the next from home to the wedding site and from the your wedding. you will be faced witl;i at your wedding. couple of months. wedding site to the reception site. Buy the gifts A many questions. What kind of bouquet Once you have a few ideas, consider whether rBight weeks and counting ... for your attendants. Purchase your wedding rings will you carry? How many centerpieces will you you will use real or silk flowers. There are pros By this time, you should have the dresses ifthat has not been done, and double check the need for the reception? Wba't kind of boutonniere and 'cons to each. Real Jlowers smell wonderful, ordered and, hopefully, in hand. If you've not amount of time it will take to size those rings. will your groom wear? These are just some of the but they are less hardy and more expensive than started alterations, make an appointment right You should also have your engagement issues you will have silk flowers. To reduce costs, consider using away. Tuxedos should also be chosen and ready portrait taken and submit it · to discuss with your flowers in season. Although they do not have a for pick-up. Make sure your cake is ordered. to local newspapers. florist. scent, silk flowers cost less and they can be Double check that the reception site, the Investigate the cost of After you have displayed easier after your wedding. phot?grapher and the caterer are still booked as publishing your selected the colors No matter if you use real or silk flowers, the planned. announcement. Some of your wedding, number and size of your floral arrangements, It is time to mail your invitations. Be sure the newspapers charge up to $50, you can start especially your bouquet, should fit your budget return address is that of the person paying for depending on the amount of thinking about the and your needs. Generally, the larger an 'and planning the reception. Also, this is the party information you want to flowers. To get arrangement, the more it costs. If you have a to whom the RSVP will go. divulge. ideas, go to the small budget and need several pieces, you may Start making plans for the rehearsal and Four weeks and counting ... library and check have to choose smaller arrangements. rehearsal dinner. Inform your bridal party as to Now is the time to get that out some books As for your bridal bouquet, make sure you the date and time of the rehearsal. Also let them final dress fitting. Talk with on flor~I select a size that fits your stature. You don't want know how they should dress for this event. your hair stylist and nail arranging, or to be burdened with a huge bouquet that covers Schedule the bridesmaids' luncheon. This is a technician about makeup, look through half of your dress. time for you and your bridesmaids to relax and colors and hairstyles. Try them some bri~al Once you have an idea of the type, size and enjoy a peaceful meal together amidst the hurry out.· See what you like. magazines. number of arrangements you wilJ need, it's time and scurry of wedding plans. Hand out checklists to friends Make to select a florist. Depending on your needs, it Have you had a shower yet? Now would be a and family members helping photocopies or could be a crafty friend or a flower shop down great time to "prod" your maid of honor if you with the wedding. They will clip out the street. The person you choose should be haven't had that event yet. appreciate the help and your pictures of creative. 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