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Home My WebLink About2000-07-14 - Orange Coast Pilot. , -'· 4l ~RVING THE NEWPORT -Mi.SA COMMUNmES SINCE 1907 ON,.. WEI: WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2000 I J-: • Scattered ·fires char 5 acres at Talbert Park • After containing early morning blaze, firefighters responded to another at a pool chemical storage .facility. Sue Dorie \ tered fires at Talbert Park, which DAILY Pu.OT were believed to have started around 3:30 a.m. Flames were not COSTA MESA -Firefighters limited to a single area, but bad a busy morning Thursday, diinced a.round a number of spots battling two fires in a matter of in the southeast portion of the hours -one that blackened county-owned park at West 19th nearly five acres of Talbert Street and Balboa Boulevard. Regional Park and another inside · Firefighters formed a pertme- a pool chemical storage facility on ter around the fires and hosed 111Acentia Avenue. -' down hot spots, which should Authortties still do not know smolder out within a day, what caused a number of scat.1-depending on wind conditions, said Barbara MarCQSa, spokes- woman for the Costa Mesa Police Department The area, loaded with bamboo and knotted f;rees, sits isolated from busy streets and is a com- mon area where people take hikes and walk their dogs. It's also been the site of a homeless encampment in the past. One resident of nearby Marina Highlands, John Pennino, woke up at 4 a.m. From his view on the bluffs above, he saw the flames spreading quickly. •1t was pretty bi~. I could see it from my bed,• he said. Pennino added that his view is now nothina but a bunch of charred tree5. Ashes covered his drtveway. Just a few blocks away, another fire started around 8:30 a.m. inside Aquatic Balance Pool Service at 2035 Placentia Ave. The business is one of a few occupying the facil-. ity and sits behind other stores. Costa Mesa's hazardous mate- rials team responded to the blaze, concerned that as much as 100 gallons of pool chemicals might SEE FIRE PAGE 13 TAYA ICASHU8A I OAl.Y l'l.OT Costa Mesa-Fire Capt. Steve Tiedeman hoses down charred brush at Talbert Regional Park In Costa Mesa. Hot new ride may not take off at ~fa.ir' -GI-.1 DAILY PILOT FAIRGROUNDS -Fair- goers may not be able to feel the rush of being hoisted 100 feet in the air, dropped in a freefall and swung back and forth, fair officials said. The Sky Diver ride, sched- uled to make its world debut today, bas become tangled in a patent dispute. anny Bladt sprays the lights of the Splnout ride in preparatton of opening day of the Orange County Fair. Canada-based 1brilltime Entertainment, owner of the Colorado company that manu- factures a ride called the Sky Coaster, is in the process of determining whether the rides are too similar, said Sherrill Cyr, a company offidal •0n both rides, you get in a harness, you're hoisted up to the top of a platform UJ4 then releesed in the air,• said Tony Fiori, a spokesman fof Ray Cammack Shows, the Arizona-based carnival com- pany in charge of amuse- ments at the fair. Fair thee well The 108th edition of the Orange County Fair opens today with its usual eclectic mix of attractions FAIRGROUNDS -Stuffed Kermit the Frogs hung like clusters of green grapes on a vine. Safety inspectors, posing for camera aews, leaned on thrill rides, smiling and pointing their thumbs to the ~· The Red Hot Billy Peppers, weering brightly colored boxer shorts and Hawai- ian shirts, blew •1.ouie 1..ou1e• from their brass horns. It's the calm before the 108th annual Orange County Fair, which runs from today through July 30. •When you order millions of supplies, there's always one that gets here late• said Fair General Manager Becky Bailey-F'md- ley. •1t•s like putting a puzzle together.• Less than 20 hours before the !air's gates open, carnival staff sped around on golf carts, vcudors perfected their displays and Docks of blond-haired children gath- ered for photo opportunities and then ran around the grounds. Bumper boats were dry-docked. Bas- ketballs and softballs for Midway games were in boxes. Rides remained rigid. SEE FAIR PAGE 5 ' •This (the Sky Diver) is our version. They believe there's a patent conflict. We don' But we can't do anything un it's all cleared up.• Fiori said be ho lawyers from each co would have things str ened out by Monday. Neither attomey co reached by press time. ever, fair spokesperson Lau said lt ts likely the ~ never launch durmg ~ two-week duration of tbe...,.. ·ne fair abides by the proper set of rules,• Lau Mid. •we·ni sWl looking at the legality and hoptng.• . From both sides of the border CHICK IT OUT liluncb outdoor Grammy Award-winner Fleddy Pender brings bi1 own brand of Tex-Mex to the Orange County Fair F reddy Fender is used to a busy towing schedule. But in a brief break this week. his performance at the . ange County Fair on July 23, a-Mex performer is at home in Corpus Christi, Texas, re.laxing and working on }\is van before he sets out on the road again. ·r have to keep touring because that's a big part of my job as a musician,• he said. Pender, 64, is one of a handful of Mexican American entertainers whose sound bas enriched Ameri- can music. Having been in the recording business for four decades, the two-time Grammy Award winner has dabbled in many musical styles. In the mid-1960s, Fender sur- faced in New Orleans, where he spent five years honing an R&B and cajun-funk style. Nearly a decade later, with several country hits under .his belt, he shifted his style to Tex-Mex. a combination of polka and traditional tunes that originated near the Mexican border. Fender -whose real name is Baldemar Huerta -has taken his brand of musica ranchera from a poor Hispanic neighborhood in San Benito, Texas, in the early j 1950s, when record companies typically scouted Jalent in rural towns, to countries around the globe. By 1957, when Fender was bet- ter known as •Et Be-Bop Kid,• two songs from his first album had become international hits. Then Ritchie Valen's ·r.a Bamba• hit record stores in 1958, and a year later Fender had a recording con- tract with lmQ8rial Records -the label that was home to Fats Domi- ito and oth~ top acts. At the time, some musicians bad their doubts about reaching st.anlom with ethnic music. But Fender said, in his case, race or thnidty was never an issue. •1 never went into the business a Mexican perf onner. I went in Freddy Pender,• he said. ·1 e in strong with two intema- 'onal hits. I was too strong for VOLM.N0.117 FYI • WHA"t. Freddy Fender • WHERE: Orange · County Fair, 88 Fair Dri- ve, Costa Mesa. • WHEN: 7 and .9 p.m. July 23 • HOW MUOf: Show ls free with fair admission of $6 for adutt:s. $5 for seniors and $2 for chil-- dren ages 6 through 12. Parking is $5 per vehl- . -de, or S3 wtth four or more passengers. • PHONE: (714) 708- 3247 Preddy Fender anyone to care what my ethnic background was.• Fender says be prefers classical Mexican tunes, and he is not very impressed with Tejano -a mod- em form of Mt!Xican music. • •That sound has been popUlar for a long time,• Fender said. •But it's just dressed-up ranchera music, with a lot of jazzy additions.• In the '90s, Fender honed in on the Tex-Mex rhythms with the group Texas Tomados. With fellow members Doug Sahm, Augie Myers and Flaco Jimenez, Fender produced a pure blend of roots rock and progressive blues music. These days Fender contends be is a simple man who likes simple music. But he also values tradition and his is deep-rooted fran Mexico. So Pender sings on his most recent album, •Los Super Seven ,• which won a Grammy Award last year for best Mexican American performance. It is a set of 13 tradi- tional Mexican folk songs Pender grew up listening to. "I knew my next album was going to go back to my roots,• Fender said. One song in the collection. "Piensa En Mi.• a bolero by one of Mexico's top composers, Agustin Laro. is a song Fender chose in memory of his grandparents. In addition to the Texas Tom a- dos, the album features a team of music luminaries, including East Los Angeles roots-rockers Cesar Rosas and David Hildago of Los Lobos, Ruben •Et Gato Negro• Ramos, Joe Ely and Rick Thavino. 'Los Super Seven ,• released by Chorale to hold new season's auditions RCA Nashville, was an instant hit and the group toured extensively after its release. •We hit them with something that no one expected. We hit them with raw, beautiful, simplistic music that, in.some pla~. is com- pletely forgotten," said Pender, whose first Grammy was claimed nine years ago for his work with the Tex.as Tornados. •A lot of tiriies, people in the music industry forget the simplicity of a voice and a guitar, or a voice and a bass. It was great recording the album. but the result was even greater,• he added. •1 knew it was going to be a daring endeavor. I just sat down and did the songs the best I could.• Unfortunately, the album's release coincided with the untime- ly death of the Tomados' Sahm. ·we miss him,• Fender said. "But he would prefer us to remember him and keep on singing. And, that's what we do." Well-known for focusins on his craft, Fender is constantly touring the U.S., pausing to spend only a few days at home with his family. Now, Fender said he's reconsid- ering his place in Mexican Polit music. •I think I want to go back to being a Latino rock 'n' roller,• he explained. That same spirit will be relayed to fair-goers, when Fender per- forms a set of songs that spans his career. In addition to •Piensa En Mi,"' Fender said he plans to share a selection of country and rock 'n' roll tunes. . adventures at the library · F or anyone lured by the great outdoon, Newport libraries offer a<:ores of resources for adventures along seashores, bike paths, mountain trails and water- ways. 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Every time I ask someone, it's a different seven seas. lo fact, what's the differ- ence between a sea and an ocean? ls an ocean big and a sea little? What about Lake Superior? It's bigger than some seas. Who thinks these things up? I don't get it. Where were we? Ob yeah, I remember. Seniority. Any- way, the other morning, I stmnble down the driveway, mutter at the crows, careen back to the door and open a paper called the Daily Pilot. has since swung into eternity -he might have been quiet but he wasn't shy. He' proudly gave every repol'tePand news aew that showed up a guided tour. It was like the Jackie Kennedy tour of the Wblte House gone horribly wrong, with a lot of leopard skin and mirrors, as I recall Pet Buffo As bizarre as the story is, it er confinns my totally unsubstan- COMMENTS & CURIOSITIES ~:1 ~~ili~t~ J:r: any group of 100 people, every "It's a swingers' club," the woman said, bringing every- one's chairs to the full upright position. "It's a what?• we asked, wishing we hadn't. •A swingers' club,• she repeated. "They run personal ads" -one of which she had with her, much to our dimess -"for 'swapping parties.' • The story might have end- ed then. had she not added two more details. The owner's name was ·w11d Bill" Good- win, she said, and he called the house the ·Panther Palace.• Kaboom. Wtld Bill and the Panther Palace become national news. type of odd, and in some cases illegal. behavior known to man and woman is represented. therein. As uSual. l have no evidence whatsoever to offer, but trust me on this. Next time you're at a big holiday party or a wedding or a neighborhood meeting, look around. Even if you know everyone there by name, you're looking at the full spec- trum of human behavior. There it was, right on the front page: "Lawsuit filed against swingers' club in Cos- ta Mesa neigbbodlood -the Panther Palace." lo the words of Lawrence "'logi" Berra, it was deja vu all over again. The first time I heard about the Panther Palace was five years ago. Worse yet, when the press discovered that Goodwin was " in his ?Os, and that many of A woman stepped to the microphone at a dty council meeting and demanded something be done about a home a few doors from hers. The owner was running a · • business of questionable char- The thing is, you have no idea which person goes with what behavior. They may be just "good old Ed" and "that sweet susan· to you, but I'm telling you, two or three of those 100 people have a spe- cial costume at home that nobody gets to see. And there are some investigators, some- where, who would love to talk to one or two others. ..,,. acter in an otherwise quiet home on an otherwise quiet street, namely hers. "What kind of business?" we asked, stifling a yawn and waiting for the usual answer about someone repairing cars or making cabinets in their garage. • M«pmi Showroom Hours Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm 711 W. 17th St. Suite A-5 Costa Mesa 949-642-2010 Toll Free (888) 447-9056 · his clients were also, um, mature, things got wilder than Bill. We could have done witlv out the story, of course, which eventually got a mention from both Leno and Lettemlan. But you have to admit, it's different than your basic cabinet-male· ing-without-a-permit story. I'll say one thing for Mr. Goodwin -who, by the way, •Representing the full line of Pride Mobility Products • Service & Repair • Insurance Reimbursement Spccia1ist At any rate, it appears that the Panther Palace swings on. now under the watchful eye of Gordon Oliver, who is 72. Whatever happened to bridge? Now, as then. the city has decreed that enough is enough, and bas sued for a ooase-.and-desist order against whatever goes on in that house -and we don't need any details, thank Yt?U so much. Sounds simp'le enough. But I suspect that now, as then. the story will become much more gray before it reappears in black and white. See the file µnder "Cadillacs, Ban, Sid Soffer.• The Panther Palace man- agement team cleverly requests a donation rather than a fee, supposedly to cover the cost of food and refresh- ments, and turns away no one who declines to "donate.• Pretty transparent, but the courts are very protective about what does or does not constitute WUlcceptable activi- ty in a private home, as well they should be. And even though the police have visited the Palace and its subjects on a number of occasions, it's apparently a pretty subdued operation. No drugs, oo loud music, etc., etc. But, still and all, tAlk about a problem neighbor. Oy. The next time the neighbors are slow to put their trash cans away, don't get bununed. You could be living next door to Wild Bill's Panther Palace. Yes, it's true. U you just wait lorig enough, everything old is new again. It's always hard to tell what makes news and what doesn'l But the Panther Palace was destined to be one of those smirky •And finally ... • stories that anchor people love to close with. We'll see how it e nds this tinie. Stay tuned. I gotta go. • PETER BUFFA is a fOf'mer Costa Mesa mayor. His column ctppears Fridays. He can be reached via e- mail at Ptr840aol.com. . . Friday, July 14, 2000 3 Love triangle murder case endS in miStrial Suel>oyle DMLY Pl.oT COSTA MESA -She is accused of shooting a Costa Mesa woman to death in a jealous rage over a man. but a jury was unable to decide Thursday whether May Kwan Turek should be con- victed of mwder. After seven wee.ks of testi- mony and six days of deliber- ation. a bung fury returned to the courtroom at a standstill with a 9-3 decision. Superior Court Judge Frank F. Fasel declared a mistrial In the event of a hung jury, prosecutors have the option of retrying the defendant Prose- cutors will announce their decision in court Aug. 18. Orange County Deputy Dist. Atty. Debbie Lloyd could notbereachedforcommenl Meanwhile, 1\uek returned to jail. Her attorney, Jennifer Kellet, will ask the judge to dismiss the case or set bail, so 1\uek can be released. ·1 am disappointed,· Keller said. "I was hoping to wallc out of court today next to my client. I wanted to see her reunited with her ,12- year-old daughter later on tonight." Turek stands accused for FOi THE RECORD · the Aug. 21, 1994, death ·ot Roxanne Martin. 30. Prosecu~ tors believe Turek comidered the victim a rival for the affec- tion of her then-lover, Antho- ny Kubis Jr. Martin was shot once in the back of the bead and four times in the chest before she bled to death at Kubis' Costa Mesa home on Victoria Street. Kubis was out of town at the time of the shooting, according to police reports. Authorities arrested Turek four yea.rs after Martin'$ death. Until then, the murder remained unsolved. But in 1998, DNA technology helped police link Turek to the murder, determining that two blood smears found in the defendant's car belonged to Martin. During testimony, Keller pWlted a finger at tbe defen- dant's ex-husband and raised a question d doubt that be, too, had a motive in the slaying. Tunothy Turek could have s hot Martin in a botched attempt to kill his ex-wile's lover, Keller said. She also argued that her client bad no knowledge of firearms, but that her ex- husba.nd, a Hermosa Beach Pelice detective, had exper- tise and access 'to guns. An article in Thursday's Daily Pilot misidentified the source of the water discharge that spilled onto the beach Wednesday at Crystal Cove State Park. The source of the water was the Irvine Co. ., .... I · 0111111 COUITY FAIR 2000 SCllMU OF IYllTS 4s30 P& • crasr pjldiwon -J!llbelu+tag-Home and Hobbies Stage Building 1' • Joaatbml Wiid. TODAY Palr hours: 1 O a.m. to midnlght Kida' Day-ChJJd.ren agn 12 and il.nder receive tree admJ.alon a11 day. •Hot• Weekday Wrlat- bQnd: Pu.rchOIJe a $10 wrist- band. good tor 10 rJdea of your choke. Wdalbandr are «>Jd unt11 I p.m., ride unW mJdnJghl. Oller good from opening unt11 mldnlght. lncludea rldea Jn the major and Jdddle midways. Good tor an agea. Wfl6tba.ndr are not t.ranalerable and do not Include gate admla&lon. • Maternity Bun - Uvestock Maternity Barn • Small glma)1 OD display -Small-Animal Tent • Open Breedlng Beef OD DI.splay -Uvestock Area • Sheepy Hollow - Uvestock Area • Pygmy Goats OD DI.splay -Livestock Area • Pair Button Scaveng~ Hunt -Youth Building • Woodworking DemomtraUom -Vtsual Arts Building • China PatnUng DemomtnUom -VLSUal Arts Building • Embrolderen' Guild ol America -Home and Hobbies Building • Orange County Woodtumen -Home and Hobbies Building • Orange County Polymer Clay Guild -Home lUld Hobbies Building • Meu Water Dlltrld Demomtratton -Centenni- al Farm/Millennium Barn • SdeDce Adventures - Kids Park • Wax candle Rolling - • Centennial Farm . . 10UL • Open1ng Ceremonies - Main/Blue Gate ••Hot. Hot. Hot" Dandng -Kids Park 11 UL • Miidon Viejo Dance Center -Heritage Stage • Beach C1tlel Stan -Cali- fornia Patio & Spa Centenni- al Stage • Creative Image -Grand Pacific Resorts Meadows Stage • C1rcul Pun Revue -Kids Park • Billy Ertcbon. country lblger/galtarbt -Buffalo Bend Stage • Tenell and 'labko JaggUDr Team -Street Scene • Plcaao'• Jllace Art.; mattl 7 p.m. -Kids Park 11130 UL •BJ Ude. CaDClf W8tJOD: mdll 4:30 ..... -Grounds • All •la•• ltaclng Pigs - Newport Anna IOOI 1 .... • Mlllloo Viejo Dance c.tet-Heritage Stage • BMcb Ottes Stan -Cali- fomia Patio & Spa Centenni- al Stage • Plld8c Performing Arts - Grand Pac:iftc Resorts Mead- ows Stage • LatlJM>.Anclel music - SpoWgbt Stage/Visual Arts • Clrcas Pun Revue -Kids Park ·• Unlventty of Pun: Oownology-Youth Building • Topt for Kids: O.C. Wood- turnen -Home and Hob- bies Stage Building 14 •Goard Sodely-Home and Hobbies stage Buildiog 14 • , ..... dalldren'I recording artllt/•lertalaer -Cele- bration Stage/Youth Building • Slantboard bees -Youth Building • Billy Erldulon, country linger/gult.utst -Buffalo Bend Stage • Terrell and Takako Jug- gltag Team -Street Scene • All A•uhn Racing Pigs - Newport Arena • Gus Flamlngo Magic - Country Lane Prank Thurston -Bijou Magic Theatre • Main Street Jazz Band - Street Scene 3:30).M. • Embrolderen' Guild SUtchen -Home and Hob- bies Stage Building 14 • Charlie Keellng, glau- blower demomtratton - Near Buffalo Bend Stage • Trinidad Steel Drum Band -Street Scene • Gm Flaml.ngo Magic - Country Lane ... /ptarist-Buffalo Bend Stage • GUI fludngO Magic - Bijou Promenade • Terrell and fibko Jug- gling Team -Street Scene • Doggies of the Wild West -Newport Arena • Jlussell Brothers Ctrcus - Green Gate •Port.City Jazz Banet unUl 9-.30 -Grounds 5P.M. • Defore Dancers -Her- itage Stage • Side Project Band -cali~ fomia Patio & Spa Centenru- al Stage • Dancers 1n Praise -Cele- brations Stage/Youth Build- ing Building DON LEACH I OAl.Y Pl.OT Jay Kriz bangs up stuffed Pokmnon dolls Thursday In preparation for opening day of the Orange County Fair. Fair promises family fun •The fair has taken its traditional fare and spiced things up, keeping with its theme of 'Hotl Hotl Hot I' Danette Goulet DAILY PILOT FAIRGROUNDS -Round up the children. pack up the car and uruncb some Tums because the Orange County Pair is in town and it's hotter th.an ever. It's big and bright and back with all your old tavorltes. Where ei.. can you take the whole family for a fried feast?· The fair bas fried dough, fried cheese, fried :ruc- chini and fried onions. There are flied egg rolls, fried cbicken. fried com dogs and fried potatoes . And when the feasting is done, it's time for fun. Families can tromp through the 2ilOP.M. Millennium Barn. where they wW find sheep and chickens and bunnies galore. There are pig races, pony rides, dog shows and more. Dare devils beware. Along with the ntt-A-Whirl, Top Spin and Tor- nado a>me new rides to test one's tolerance. The strong of stomach can jwnp into a race car that will be catapulted down a 205-foot-long track, gaining speeds ol 60 mph in j\15t one second. For a longer tbriD, riders should try the Wilde Maus, a crazy new roller coaster fresh. from Germany. Today will be the coaster's debut appear- mice in CalUomia, said Becky Bailey- Findley, general manager ot tbe fair. These are just a few thrill rides on a very long lilt. Tbere•s UK> the Yo- Yo, Orbiter and Kite Flyer. For the.tiny tykes, the fair offers Dying pink ele- phants or fat bumble bees. They can jump in a bounce house, twirl in a tea cup or zip down a slide. 4P& I For fair-goers who wish to keep their feet on the ground, there are concerts, collectibles and craft shops. And what would a fair be without those nearly impossible games of chance, where one can come away with a three-foot Pokemon, Pooh Bear or panda in hand? No matter what the people's plea- sure, they won't be able to miss the rip- roartng sounds of the Red Hot Billy Peppers. The Peppers are a big brass band wearing brightly colored boxer shorts, multicolored striped socks, loud Hawaiian shirts, corny felt hats and• mismatched Converse high-tops. So while the fair has retained the Oavor everyone looks tor in the rodeo, Speedway racing and roasted com, it bas spiced it up a bit this year. •we tly to blend tradition with the new," Bailey-FiDdley said. •God for- bid we move the cinnamon bun stand. but we.want to keep it fresh for everyone.• • Peppy Pepper Parachutes -Kids Park • Children's M9glc Spice Matinee wttb Gm PlaalDgo -Bijou Magic Theatre •Maureen w. Puppet; alU • p.m. -Grounds • ntllldlld Steel Drum Bad -Street Scene· • Tiiie Coloay of~ Ai11-H~ Sta~ • Steve Lord, lhlgerlgattartst -Puffalo Bend Stage 1sJOP.& .. ..... Hot BWy Peppen- Street SC.. • 9l1:1roa H ...... * Tiie ~Dolli ..... ~ -Grounds . 2NL • l>oggl9I of tbl Wild Welt ..-Newport ArelMi • -·o ... olbln arcm-Green Gete JP&. •H ",._.,._. A.clt1•r-..._ Stage • Supw....,, ol 2llt C.tury. -calUcriia Patio at Spa Centennial Stage • ........ ..,.._Grand Padflc Raeorts Meadowt St.g8 • ~Spice wttb Ertkka . Dela. 'JWry Godby, Dntd Zirbel. Golfll ~ ad DoW -Bijou Magic eatre • nt.IMd ..... Drwa ...... -Street Scene • • M9lk ol PhBk 1lmi*'6 -Country Lane . ............. ~ ........ -Grounds ... ML •111n?mW. ~!lalCalll-Bullalo ......... ............... _ ... ~'- '•MASC ......... _ ,..... .... Doily Pilot • stdl Proled .. - Califomla Mio & Spa Centen- nial~ •E.W.ta--* ..,.....-Spodigbt ~AJ11 ~~----Kids • Free ....... llhtlon; W1lll t,... -Gems/Mlnerals Building 13 ~~~d- owsStage • St.we Lord. llnger/gallu'llt-Buffalo Bend Stage • Gm pwtngo M.gk:- BijOU Promenade • ntnldld steel Dram Band - Street Scene •Doggies of tbe Wild West - Newport Arena • MIDdDg Demomlrallon- Centennial Paan/Millennium Barn Milking Parlor 6:30P.& • Comed'a Herb Dison - Arlington Theater • Charlie Keeling, ~ MIMmtraUon- Near Buffalo Bend Stage • Magk:al Spkle wUb Ertkka Da1u. T~ David Z1rbeJ. and Dove -Bijou Magic tre • Port City Jaz Band -Street Scene • Magic of Prpnk Thurston - Country Lane 7P.M. • Eledltc Ugbt Oldwtra: Part D witb lpedal gUlll ltar Jose feUdano -Arlington Theater • Xeny Getz. wcalilt- Spotligbt StageMsual Arts • Uqlwnlty of Pun: Arto1ogy 101 -Kids Park • Kids Kuaob -Youth Building • Salsa dace...,.._ Heritage Stage • HoW CaQlomM: A Mblte to lhe Ellglel -Grand Padfic Resorts Meadows Stage • "l)tnlclad Saeel Drum Bwl - Stn!et Scene • awn Biotben etn:us - Green Gate 7:30P.M. • Salsa band -Hedtoge Stage • Magic of Fnnk ,_ .. -:- Country Lane • Red Hot BWy Peppen- Street Scene • All Alaskan bdng Pigs - Newport Arena ., ... • E.W. HID. music storytelling-SpoWgbt Stage.Msual Arts • Big Air am. ..... alltll 10 p.a. -Grandstand Arena • ,,.,._ Wiid. . ltnglllr/gwdbidll Buffalo Bend Stage • Magical Spb will Edkka Dala, 'ftmy Godlrey, Dmd ZIJbel, ~wl Dove -Bijou Magjc tre • MUktaa Dcmc ... ...._- CentennW Fann/Millennium Barn MilJdng Parlor 1:30P.M. • Mark Wtmel, ---Arlingtco Thee.ter •AD Amedam Boys Cbonl -Hertt.age Stage • c ....... Hem Dbl:m- Gnmd Padflc Relcx1I Meadows Stage •S.....Lold, ...... M die-Buffalo Bend stage ,, ... • Bedltc IJgM Or, .. , tra:,.. ~~-,,:, • "-ry °"" WW 'rt-Spnmgbt 9tageMlual AJ1I • 11,,..,.. Miik YllllA- Grlod Padftca.on. MMd· OWIStege •J=•·--~ ; t M -Mlllo ~Stage NI. .. I• Daily Pilot urmu:n • wm .,.;;,•4t_t Mattress Outlet Sto BRAND NEW -COSMETICALLY IMPERFECT Get the Best for Less/ • REMODWNG . • ROOM AoomONS 3165 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa One Block So.db of ~!I l'Wy ( 714) 545. 7 168 Friday, July 14, 2000 5 FAIR --. ~-., ·~~ . -.... Ready For ABreakThis Surrnner? .. . ' • • Daily Pilot • # ~ IEWPOIT IUCH cm COUICli WUP-UP Identity of dead ·man not yet rel~d Coroner'• office. WUTUPPlllDs The council voted to allow city staff draft an agreement with Noble Consultants to rehabilitate the Newport end Balboa pm. WOT IT llUllSs Noble Consultants will be paid $214,216 to inspect and prepare plans for reha- bilitating the piers. Current- ly the city has funds avall- eble from the American Trader oil splll settlement to I mp rove the city's ocean- front faclllties. Ten projects to be funded by the settle- ment have been approved. The top-priority projects are to rehabilitate the &o-year .. old piers. Deteriorated plies, timbers, concrete decks. slgnage and other crumbling parts of the piers will be replaced. WUT HAHlllDs NI resigned, aeatJng anoth- er v-..ncy to be filled at a later dlrte. voted to 5•0 The council ~ restrlpe Marguerite • '· Avenue near Sandcastle Drive. to the Environ-5~ Wiii R llUllSs Emle Bain · ~ ' was appointed ~I Quality ' The fntenection of the two Affairs Citizen streets will be changed and Advisory Committee. restriped to make It safer to WOT IT llUllS: Councilman Tom Thom- son appointed Ernie Bain as a District 7 representative to the committee. In addition, the at-large District 7 repre- sentative, Anthony Bartollc, exit from Sandcastle on to Marguerite. HEIT IUETIICh 7 p.m .. July 25 at Council Chambers, 330 Newport Blvd. COSTA MESA-Coroners completed an autopsy but have yet to cont.act fami- ly members of a Costa Mesa man found dead in knee-deep water Wednesday in front of the Bl Morro Village mobile home part. While offic:iall believe they know the · identity of the deceased, they have not been able to notlfy any next of kin ~d will not release the man's name until at tbne, I Although authorities did not de - mine an exact cause of cteath, ~do ot suspect that foul play was involved, s d Joseph Luclt~y of the Orange Coun\y Authorities will have more informa. tion pending the 1'91Ultl of toxicology and other tests. It WW take anywhere from m to 16 wMb before the results are made available, tbey said. Beacbgoen found the man fi04ting in the ocean aroUJ)d 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. He WAI wearing aborts, a T-shirt and socks.' but no aboes. Lifeguareu and para- medics pulled the man from the "<ater and began CPR, but the man could not be revived. , I -Sue Doyle THE l>dily Pilot ( I ! '·'·It I I l t l ( J 11,' 11 I' l 1 t" r .~ , , r • t I) I t l ' -~----------~-------- Dine In A Romantic Setting · A Dining Experience to Remember~ 1976 Newport 8hd. • Costa Mesa (949) 645-8384 'TEI'J S.aAJl'C>OD a.. SUSHJ BUP'FJIT 580 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa 714-44-9010 F • July 14 ............ l'ftcla Freeman and the Wotb 1:30pm-12:30em s.t., \ily 15 ........... Tricia Freeman end the Wotb, 2 2000 Lbe. of Blun 8:3CJl>m Sun., 1 a .......... Man AJmlghty, 2.epm The Boomera, 8pnHnld Mon., July 17 •••.•.• Brian Berrett Blun (from Sld'a)., 8pnHnld ., July 18....... Nikki Smart, 8pnHnld ., July 19....... AJI Star Duo, 8pnHnld ., July 20....... Hughea Review, lpm-mld ·rpmmy . 6ahama' TROPICAL CAFE Doity Pilot ' . . . . Friday, Jufy 14, 2000 7 Gather 'round .the bond-fire Summer CILEllDAR Registration is S96 per player, which mcludes a basketball, T-shirt and evaluation. they should bring a towel, sunscreen, wind breaker and snacks to each camp. Locker rooms with sbowel'S will be available. STORIBS • Families, church groups eat, laugh, become closer during summer evenings at Corona del Mar State ' Beach. NEWPOIT IEACH AQUATICS CLUI The Newport,_ Beach Aquatics Club is a year-- round team dedicated to the development of competitive swimming. Workouts will be divided by age and ability levels and will be coached by Ted Ban- daruk and All-American coach Rod Turner. Each campe1 is asked to bring wat~r. lunch and a snack. Information: (949) 644- 3151. ADULI, YOUTH IOAJING Newport Beach will is A teen canoe/kayak will also be available throughout July and August for young- sters ages 13 to 18. Information: (949) 644- 3151. offering tour-hour begin-CLIMllNG c• .. • ners' workshops for people ~ ages 14 and up. Designed for kids ages 9 The 8 a.m. to noon work-to 16, this camp will teach shops are designed for par-proper techniques for safe ticipants to become familiar rock climbing, induding with paddling calm bays in how to tie proper knots, touring kayaks. There will belaying protocol and hand · be an orientation on equip-and foot technique. • CONAAO LAU I DAl.Y PILOT Registration will be taken on site and an equipment fee of $30 is payable to the swim coach at the first prac- tice, then every three months thereafter. ment. safety guidelines and The purpose of this camp a three-hour on-water ses-_ is to push climbers to their sion on paddling tech-limits, while allowing them to niques, wet exits and in-expand their comfort zones, water rescues. build confidence and devel- Danette Goulet DAILY PILOT Friends and Jamlly gather around a bonfire on Corona del Mar State Beach. There is also an annual U.S. Swimming fee of $35. Information: (949) 640-6740. CORONA DEL MAR - When residents mOd.n about having nothing to do this summer, perhaps they should take a cue from the outsiders who are having a blast right here in their backyard. Summer is here and bon- fires are blazing In the pits at Corona del Mar State Beach. But the majority of barbecuers seem to come from elsewhere. Many of the bonfires are crowded with various sects of church groups from Irvine, Riverside and even Texas. There's also a magnet school from the city of Orange that meets on the sandy shores I every day during the summer months. Large groups of revelen gather around the smoldering fires, cooking hot dogs and boiling com in large metal tubs. , •we come out e'fery Wednesday night -about 15 to 20 of us,· said Jeff Cooper, the youth minister at .'f?citic Church of Irvine. ·we aave a barbecue, bible study, wor- ship and singing.· Cooper and his young charges arrive each week around 6 p.m. and usually st.ay so late that they need to hud- dle atound the flames for warmth by the end of the night. "Last week we stayed until we got ran off by the cops - 10 o'dock, •he said. It is a beach for all denom- inations. Pacific Church's youth group is just one of sev- eral found camping out on the beach below the bluffs on a regular basis. Members of a junior high youth group from the Voy- ager Bible Church in Irvine pack up their coolers and make the trek to Corona del Mar about once a month, said Jill Brownlee, support stall for the church. "It's about banging out and just being yourself,• said 12-year-old Karisia Bums. •It makes us a tighter junior high group,• said Wl!STCUFF PLAZA Irvine Ave & 17th St. Newport Beach ~etUe CoAONA DEL MAR FITNESS GENTER PCH &Avocado Ave . ..a.-..-(949) 760-9335 (949) 631-3623 --~com Come ... ·the New FllCilllyl Melissa Shepardson, 12. Then she noticed the strange looks her friends were giving her. ·wen, it does.· BASEBALL CAMP Newport Beach will offer two week.long baseball camps for ages 6 to 12 - from Monday to July 21 and July 31 to Aug. 4. Registration is $65. A op problem-solving skills. wetswt is required and Camps will be held at the rentals are available ClimbX Indoor Rock Climb- through the Southwind iog Gym, 18411 Gothard St., For the families of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ter-day Saints of Riverside, whose numbers topped 50, it was a huge annual event. Kayak Center. Unit 1, Huntington Beach. Youngsters must have a Registration is $90 and the liability waiver signed by camps will take place the parent. throughout July and August. Each camp will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and each camper is asked to bring water, lunch and a snack to each day. lnfonnabon: (949) 261-Information: (714) 843- ·we come down and boil com and have a good time,• said Ron Herbert, a member of the church. "We eat, social- ize. It's an opportunity for families to come down and be together.• 0200. 9919. No matter what the group, all told the same stories. They ate, they laughed and their summertime bonfires brought them closer together. A baseball, T-shirt and an evaluation will be given to each camper after the camp is completed. The program will focus on baseball fundamentals through drills and fun games in a relaxed setting. Information: (949) 644- 3151. CANOE/KAYAK CAMP Youngsters ages 8 to 12 will learn basic kayaking and canoemg skills m vari- ous weekJong catnps offered by Newport Beach. Registration for each ses- sion is $125 and there are 10 weekJong catnps lo chose from . Edch day of camp, youngsters and their instructors will pdddle to destinabons around New- ROCK CLIMBING Rock-dirnbing classes of all levels will be taught throughout July and August at the ClimttX Gym, 18411 Gothard St. Unit I In Hunt- ington Beach. · The registration fee is $55 and each dass will run from 7 to 9 p .m. Tuesdays. Wednesdays or Thursdays. Informabon: (714) 843- 9919. · •1t's neat,• said Eddie Albright, coolung hot dogs on hangers with five other fd.JTU - lies whose children attend the McPherson Magnet School of Orange. "The kids get to know each -other at school This gwes pdrents an oppor- turuty to get to know the lods and other parents.• BASKETBALL CAMP ~ewport Beach will host two basketball camps for lads ages 7 to 14. port Say, Wlth the final day =::=5!!iii:!5i!!!ll!!!!!I _____ __ ... Pacific Bell .. PCS Store 2' The camps will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to July 21 and July 31 to Aug. 4. consisting of relay races and hot dogs at the Newport Aquabc Center. Campers must pass a five-rrunute swim test and With our Digital Edge USA rote plans, you cob room in nearly 4,500 U.S. cities Ond !owns for one low rote. It's simple. No long-distance charges and no rooming charge~· for ~tic calls. Period 75 No long o..-. 550 Noi.ongo..- USA No-ng~ USA No-...ne~ Oigooalf-.... Ooe•oal ,,_... lf.c m inutes $25 _ _.... minutes $70.,....._.... 3.sc/odd'I min 3.5c/adcl'I....., 150 NoLangOi--900 No Long o.-..,. 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CONAAD LAU I OAll.V Pl.OT Behind a Ude ICbedule, Dorothee HeUler, 9,-Becca Sbevman, 8, and Katarlna 1blu. 8, show their displeasure for not being allowed to stay on the beadl to watch the GRUMON RUN at Corona del Mar State Beach. Soniething fishy about curfew laws? • Irvine's Ute Thiu complains that Newport police wouldii't let her and her kids watch the grunion run on a local beach. Alex Coolm11n DAILY PlloT An Irvine family's attempt to expe- rience the strange spectacle of a late- night grunion run turned even stranger when their flashlights attract· ed Newport Beach Police officers instead of frolicking fish. Ute 'Thiu and her family, along with several friends, had come to the beach .last week at Big Corona equipped with lights and tide books in hopes of seeing grunion thrashing on the beach . The small fish wash up on shore at certain times of the year in order to reproduce. But Thiu didn't get very far before the adventure was cut short. Police officers showed up and told her, in a manner that she didn't find very friendly, that the group had to leave. •The kids were almost crying,• said 1biu, who was left somewhat baffled by the experience. The problem the group encountered, said Newport Beach Police Sgt. Mike McDermott. had to do with a technical- ity in the grunion fishing law. Thotlgh hunting for grunion is allowed at state beaches after the city closes the sandl for its 10 p.m. cuJfew, McDermott said a fishing license is necessary for the activity. Thlu and company didn't have licenses, but they didn't see why they should have to have them. ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE •we didn't want to fish,• she said. ·we just wanted to see the fish." That might sound' reasonable, but McDermott said it's not so simple. •1t they're just out there looking, that would be illegal,• he said. The reason for the rules, he said, is that gang members sometimes con- gregate on the beach late at night using the cover story of bunting for grunion. The licensing requirement cuts out that excuse, forcing the people on the beach to choose between leaving and paying the roughly $800 fine for 'fish- ing without a license. But the rule also cuts out the seem- ingly innocent activity of witnessing a beach covered with silver fish. 'Thiu, for one, sounds a little discouraged. "It was just too bad,• she said. •we didn't even see any grunion." President David Bla.Me•IQrn invites you to come in and meet our ban headed by Al De Grassi and Bill Hun o; together, h ve over 45 ange County banking. Our goal· . ity financial 9roductS and "S G ORANGE COUNTY SINCE 1982" (949) 221-808(} 895 Dove Street Slllte 100 Newport Be9ch t2'68 Costa Mesa man pleads .-' ~ guilty in meth lab eJq>losion .. · •Jorge qiavez, 24, arrested in May, pleads guilty to manslilugbter and manufacturing illegal ~gs. Sue~ OMV Pit.OT A Costa Mesa man pleaded guilty Thursday to yoluntary manslaughter pnd manufac- turing illegal dJilgs in connec- tion with the May death of 21· year-old man in a metbam· phetamlne lab explosion at a Huntington Park apartment complex. Jorge Chavez. 24, also known as Juan Sandoval, entered his plea c1uring a pre- liminary bearing before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Kellogg. He's t.>eing held in Los.Angeles County Jail. t The Los Angeles ,County District Attomey's Office charged Chavez with ~nd degree murder May 24. Authorities are expected to dismiss the charge at his sen- tencing Aug. 2, at which Chavez is scheduled to receive a 15-year prison sentence, said John Allen Ramseyer, a Los Angeles County prosecutor. 1 .What's AFLOAT •WHAT'S AR.OAT runs periodic.ally In the Daily Pilot on a rotating basis. If yqu know of an event or activity that could appear in this column, please mail the information to Daily Pilot. 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627; fax It to (949) 646-4170; or~ mail It to dailypilot018tif'flf!S.com. SllLlllG CWSES Orange Coast College's sailing program this summer will offer noncredit women's keelboat classes, designed for women who have been on boats but are • beginning sailors. Class sections. will be taught by Coast Guard- licensed female sailors. Class- es get underway July 22 at OCC's Sailing Center, 1801 W. Huntington Park police arrested Chavez on MCIY 18 at hf• home in the 800 bfock of -1 Congress Street ln ·'cos ta Mesa. Authorities in riot gear searched his home and recov-.. ered seven rifles and shot-guns, along with other evi-J dence. , .,1 Police suspected Chavez played a role in the explosion ''I after they recovered a lease J agreemt?nt with his name on it at the Huntington Park apart- ment. The May 17 blast blew 1 through walls and the roof or , the building. More than 20 families were forced to evacu- ate their homes. Ramseyer said the May 1 explosion marks a frightening trend in methamphetamine \ labs, which are increasingly ' moving from rural areas to res-, idential communities. •Most people don't know 1 they're right there, next door,• ' Ramseyer said. "People can be playing right in front of the location. That's the most . 1 alarming fact about it.• · > •• " l .Coast Highway, Newport J "Beach. Regtstr~tion fee is S215. lnfonnation: (949) 645- 9412. IOIT IEllTILS Balboa Boat Rentals can put you oo the water in so many ways. Single and double ' ka~, electric boats, 1.( bold-· er sailboats, pedal boats and runabouts for offshore or to · · 1 cruise the bay. Have a party?· •1 On the Water Scavenger l Hunts are a bit aboard the ever-popular electric boats. For more information, call t •(949) 673-1200. '' ' Sail airborne outside the · ! , harbor, pulled by a motorboat, ·' courtesy ot Balboa Para-sail-,, , 1 ing near the Bal~ Pun Zone. A 90-minute trip costs $45. ,, Information: (949) 673-1693. ' . . Daily Pilot Discussioll of . Gr0enligb.t study ·delayed again •Four months after city commissioned study, foes and supporters alike disagree overline points of the analysis. Noekl ·Schwartz DAllY PILOT NEWPORT BEACH -A city-funded analysis of the controversial Greenligbt ini- tiative -an effort that has ta.ken four months and cost nearly $12,000 so far -has been questioned by both supporters and proponents of the traffic measure. . •No one seems to be able to unequivocally state what Greenlight will do," said for- mer mayor Clarence Turner, an opponent of Greenlight Because of the continu- ing disagreement over some of the detailed components of the analysis, the dty has again delayed discussion on the results of the study. Greenlight's lnitiative will .appear on the Novem- ber ballot as will a counter-. measure that was authored by Turner, among others. Greenlight proposes to let voters have the final say on certain •major• develop· ments. The alternative mea- sure would preserve the city's existing traffic ordi- nance and would nullify Greenligbt, should voters approve both measures. John Douglas was hired to look at the more technical aspects of the measure and determine which proposed developments in Newport Beach had the potential to trigger citywide votes. Despite what hu been described as his painltaldng work, the council bu twice Call today for auto 4: home owner's Insurance! (949) 780·1251 PashJpn Island rt Beach • Uct postponed discussi.ng the study because of complaints that there are small errors in his analysis. La.st month, Douglas completed a breakdown of the measure. However, just before it was to be released, Greenligbt proponent Allan Beek alerted the city's plan- ning department that be bad discovered errors in the study. . Douglas bad calculated that there would be as many as 18 projects requiring a citywide election should the meuure be made law. Beek said he counted only 15. The council postponed discussion 'in order to address bis concerns, but Beek said he was baffled that his complaints were overlooked in the revised study released this week. •I think the people really want to know what-would be the effect if Greenlight was adopted,• said Beek, who said be presented bis calcu- lations to City Manager Homer Bludau. Bludau said he has passed on Beek's findings to the city attorney, who will meet with both Greenlight and "naffic Phasing Ordi- nance representatives and then prepare a report for the July 25 council meeting. •Before it' sees the light of day, (the dty will) have sep- arate meetings with both groups to see if we can't get some und~ding, • Blu- dau said. .. Friday, My 14, 2000 9 . ~DAY MASSEY I DAl.Y Pit.OT Going for a hole-in-one, ·Geoff Uda plays mlnlature goU on one of the converted Doors at Knobbe, Martens, Obon & Bear -the Newport Beach law firm of which be Is an associate. PAR FOR THE COURSE An*ewGluw DAILY PILOT C onverting three floors of office space into an elaborate minia- ture golf course may not be the most conventional fund-raising technique. But it's a fun one -and effective at drawing attention to an important cause. Employees of Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear -a law firm specializ- ing in intellectual property -did just that Wednesday night to raise money for the Race for a Cure Newport Beach law firm conver1s offices into a miniature golf cou~ to raise money for breast cancer research breast cancer charity. ·u was a great morale boost and helped rais~ the company's aware- ness about breast cancer,• said Kathy Collins, a legal assistant and breast cancer survivor who helped orgapize the e\ent. Collins will run with roughly 40 other office mates in September's three-kilomefer race. The office has already raised $2,400 for the charity, which uses the donations for breast cancer research and to promote awareness. The mini-golf tournament, which cost SS to enter, added an additional $425 to the pol Firm employees designed and con- structed the elaborate course, which included a grassy recreation of Pebble Beach, a moonscape and a musta- chioed Darth Vader. A hole called ·Gou Uke an Egypt- ian," which featured a pharaoh and pyramids, won the award for best hole. Ifs safe to say that the Daily F?ilOt is my·tavortte newspaper. It provides me the security of knowing that gr'JMlt local news, prep sports qoverage and ~M community OOlumnlltl will be depoaited on mY doorstep each morning. I . r-·~ ' . Doily Pilot Friday, July 14, 2000 JJ ... ·Meet the rie~sroom GERING INVOLVED • GETTING INVOWID runs period- ically In the Daily Piiot on • rotating basis. If you'd Uke lnfonnation on adding y<>\11' organization to this list, call (949) 57 4-4228. ' ' I 1 ..... Jaltl .... 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Features editor • Edits and designs datebook and faith sectJons and handles special projects (949) 574-4282 nancy.cheewrO latimes.com · Amy Spurgeon News assistant/ reporter •Covers OCC (949) 574-4228 amy.spurgeonO /a times.com Tony Altobelli Sports Writer (949) 574-4222 tony.altobelliO /a times.com ~mdit Anthonr '9dl News Editor • Edits stories, proofs~ (949) 574-4295 anthony./)«kO la times.com 0-..dia Aguero. . News assistant • Writes feature stories and handles calendars (949) 574-4268 daudia.figueroaO /a times.com Joseph lloo Sports Writer (949) 574-4225 joseph.booO la times.com . MEDIATION QNTER The Mediation Center of Cos- ta Mesa needs volunteel'I for case management and intake. Bilingual language skills are necessary. For more informa- tion, call (949) 574-5990. MENTOR PROGRAt,1 I YMCA Community Seflices needs mentors to make a.tast- ing impact on a young 'per- son's-file. Students from to to 18 years of age are mattbed with mentors to improve their school performance and self- esteem while developing pos- itive peer and adult relation- ships. For more inlorm&tion, call (7 14) 549-9622, ext. 35. MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA Orange County's only non- profit resident chamber orchestra needs volunteers for ticketing\_ ushering, phones, mailinganCfhelp with recep- tions. Nominees are ~lso being sought for the Board of Directors. For more tnfonna- tion, call (949) 830-2950. NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WOMEN INC. The recovery center for adult women with alcohol and other chemical dependencies seeks volunteers. For more tnforma- tion, call (949) 548-9927 between 10 a .m. and 6 p.m., or call Joy at (949) 548-8754. NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY UTERACY PROGRAM The program seeks volun- teers to tutor adults wishing to improve their reading and writing skills. Training work- shops at the central library will certify volunteers. For registration or more informa- tion, call (949) 717-3874 . ~hoot lre552CU> 8EJdit Shoctcanrittee merri>eswotAd liketo tt'a1( the m11y ~ an:t volrltlB'S fa ttB' caitb.Jtbls to tt1s ys's eveitbeneftti g H<BJ Mero ial Ha;ptal Presb}teian ~ bck fav.wdto m-g yw al agall nextyer Adl9Ji ......... Guad~nl'lwA...,.. AlnlDSli•Mip .. fcld lli•m1lUR1• .._...,. ... 919 _ _. ..... TODAY lnventon Forum wlll bolt a seminar on how to be an independent inventor at 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast Col- lege's Science Lecture Hall, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $15. Infor- mation;: (714) 540-2491. SATURDAY CrlsUn Pusano will host a tree lecture on summer plant- ing at 8:30 a .m. at Roger's Gardens, 2301 San· Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 640-5800. Naturalists wW give a free guided tour of Upper Newport Bay at 9 a.m. at Shellmaker Island at Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, 600 Shell- maker Road, Newport Beach. I.nfonnation: (949) 640-6746. "Tools & n-tcks: Begtnnlng Internet,• an Internet pro- gram for beginners, starts at 10 a.m. at the Newport Beach Ceptral Llbrary, 1000 Avoca- do Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3801. Elder law attorney Fay BUx will be a guest speaker at the Alzheimer's Assn. financial seminar on long-term care and life insurance. The tree session will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at Edwards Big Newport Theatre at Fashion Island, 300 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach. Reserva- tions: (800) 660-1993. Muine B. Cohen will host a workshop titled •Divorce: A New Beginning" at 10 a.m. at 180 Newport Center Drive, Newport ·Beach. The $40 workshop is for men and women recently divorced or in the process of divorcing. Information: (949) 644-6435. Orange County CoastKeeper will hoSt a fund-raising event at 5 p.m. at the Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Tickets are $100 per person. Information: (949) 123-5424. , A fne lecture UOed •now to R~ a Healthy Child• will be ipresented at 6:30 p.m. at Mother's Marifet, 225 E. 1'1th Cafe at South Coast Plaza, St., Costa Mesa. Information: 3333 Bear st.: Costa Mesa. (949) 631-4741. Free. Information: (714) 432- SUNDAY Erick Lm will bolt a free lec- ture on garden maintenance at 9:15 a.m. at Roger's Gar- dens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. Infor- mation: (949) 640-5800. Park rangen will boat a "baclt-country hike" at 9 a.m. at Crystal Cove State Park, at Pelican Point on Pacific Coast Highway, between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. Hikers should meet at the El Moro Visitors Center. Free, but parking is $6. Reserva- tions: (949) 497-7647. MONDAY Rick. and Julee Morton will host •Tales of Tales,• a free puppet show for children in first through sixth grades, at 10:30 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central Ubrary, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) '111'-3801. TUESDAY 1be MIWonalre'a Club will discuss making money by increasing profits at 7 p.m . at Borders Books, Music and JW-JM ...... eEv.r A.MP1 s ta..iSenb Christopher W1lliams .u..~ 7854. Private lnyeaUgator Jim Har- riger will discuss bow public records at Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Com- merce's business referral breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport · Beach. The event is $20. Information: (949) 729-4400. WEDNESDAY A pUbuc meeftng In support of blocking development of the Banning Raoch area east of the Santa Ana River will begin at 7:15 p.m. at 230 E. 17th St, Suite 206, Costa Mesa. Infor- mation: (949) 548-5636. The Orange County Web- Girls will discuss new media and technology networking at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St, Cost.a Mesa. Free. Informa- tion: (71-4) 432-7854. THURSDAY Attomey Jerry O'Brien, a former professional chef, will host a free discussion called "The Laws of Cooking" at 7 .......... onMululll U.SIJ ....... ,. .... .......... CA~ ,_ Dina ..... (Hf) 'J4.4U9 ~) Jls-4937 {9ff) 729-~' p.m. dt Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. The group will discuss the art, science and tech- niques of food preparation and recipes. Information: (714) 432-7854. The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a •90 Minute Breakfast Boost" at 7: 15 a.m. at the Cost.a Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Cost.a Mesa. Breakfast is $12 in advance and St 7 at the door. Reserva- tions: (714) 885-9090. Mother's Muket will present a free lecture called "Opti- mizing Health with MSM" at 6:30 p .m . at 225 E. 17th St, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-4741. JULY 21 . A free •Feng Shui Yom Way• lecture will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at Mother's Market. 225 E. 17th St, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-4741. JULY 22 CrUUn FUNDo l¥lU boat a free lecture on cooking with lavender at 8:30 a.m. at Roger's Gardens, 2301' San Joaquin Hills Road. Corona ·111t ........ ..._~CA- l()'M fJ/I ~-··' wmt .... .............. Ill Int, ........ -........... ........ MM411111 . . del Mar. Information: (9'9) 640-5800. S-. u.JlaWOI ....,_ .. bOok, "The Dl9dpUned Online InYeltor: A Gulde for Day naden end Short-Term Spec- ulators,• at 2 p.m. at Boolen Books, Music 'and Ode at South Coast Pla'za, 3333 Bear Street, Colt.a Mesa. Pree. Information: (714), 432-?854· Park rangen will host a •bac1t-country biJte• at 9 a.m. at Cl)'ltal Cove State Park, at Pelican Point on Pad.fie Coast Highway, between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. Hikers should meet at the El Moro Visitors Center. Pree, but parking Js $6. Reserva- tions: (949) 497-7647. 1bne Dog Bakery wW host. •aarkday Pool Party" at 12:30 p.m. at Corona del Mar Plaza. 924 Avocado Ave., Newport Beocb. The event will feature ioe aeam. cake and games for your cantne, including a bikini and swimsuit contest. Pree. Information: (949) 760-3647. Steven Hendlln will d1acua online investing at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St .. Costa Mesa. Pree. Information: (71-4) 432- 7854. JULY 24 Psychologist Joan Andrews will host "Mating and Relat- ing" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coastline Counseling Center, 1200 Quail St., Suite 105, Newport Beach. Pree. Infor- mation: (949) 476-0991. The Costa Mesa Community Goll Classic, sponsored by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, will begin with a noon sbotguil start at Mesa Verde Country Club, 3000 Club House Road, Cost.a Mesa. Cost is $225. Informa- tion: (714) 885-9090. Stanley Busln, UC lrvlne School of Medicine professor of physical education, will discuss health and fitness at 11 a.m., as part of the Jewish Community Center of Orange County's three-part health seriei, "Heart Smart and Choices.• It's at ttie cen- ter, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Pree. Information: (714) 755-0340, Ext. 133. JULY 25 . ' ..,,,Mr on bow to ~control ·' taxation on retirement plan cUltdbutkml. The lecture will ::. be from noon to 6 p.m. at The e Oubboule. 3333 Brlltol St. -cost. Mesa. Reservations: •·~ (71') ,29.3092, 111 ,, JiLY 26 · Members of Jewish family • • Service of Orange County 11 will d1lcuss issues, concerns : • : and responsibilities of adult ch1Jdren who are caring for • 'l their elderly parents, The leS• I I sion will be held at 7:30 p .m . • at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G. , The discussion will wntinue ,. Aug. 2. Cost is $20perperson ' for both discussions. Informa- tion: (71') 4-45-4950. "' ,. I David Engstrom will host a · free fibromyalgta seminar at ., , 7:30 p.m. at the Hoag Hospi- tal Cancer Center auditori- um, One Hoag Ddve. New-' port Beach. Registration: • (714) 840-8038. Psychologist Craig Wagner , will host "Escaping Ufe's • Vidous Circles,• a free per-, sonal growth discussion, at 7 :30 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South • <:::oast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., ,. Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854. "I Paine Webber w1ll host a free • • seminar on •How to Handle a ', Divorce Settlement: Investing Your Settlement Wisely• at 6 ' p.m. at 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Infor- mation: (949) 117-5600. " The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host "Business After Hours Mix- er• at 5:30 p .m. at El J:orito Grill, 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. Admission is free for members, $10 for nonmem- bers. Information: (71-4) 855- 9090. Ftnanclal advtaon from Edwards-Jones will discuss •How to Pick Stocks• at 1 ' p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear Sl, Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854. Psychologt.at Cn.lg Wagner will discuss personal growth at 7:30 p:m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Beer St., Costa Mesa. Information: ('114) -432-7854. SEE lOWN PAGE 13 .. 0ruge County chapter the Single Gourmet, a fine g club for singles, will t at 6:30 p.m. at Thoquet t South Coast Plaza, 3333 ar St., Costa Mesa. The urant is located on the floor. The cost is $72. ormation: (949) 854-6552. athor David Gabbe will ost a cooking class called "Exploring Soy• from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave .. Costa Mesa. The class will also be offered Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $30 plus a $10 materials fee. lnlorma- tion: (714) 327-7525. Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will host a sunset after-hours mix- er at 5 p.m. at Din Din at the Bamboo Terrace, 1773 New- port Blvd., Costa Mesa. Mixer is free for members, $10 for potential members. Informa- tion: (949) 729-4400. Jacque Daniel wtll offer tips on public speaking at 12:15 p .m. at Borders Books, Music and Ca.fe at South Coast P~. 3333 Bear St.. Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854. Fidelity Federal ~ank wtll present a free seminar for home buyers at 6 p.m. at 1515 Westcliff Drive. Newport Beach. The program is geared toward first-time buy- ers and current homeowners. Information: (949) 629-7540. JULY 29 "Total Ufe Empowerment" lecture series creator Morgan Rogers will host a free semi- nar on health and stress man- agement at 3 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854. .. ' lead a one-mile walk in search of bats at 7 p.m. at Crystal Cove State Park. at Pelican Point oo Coast High· way. Attendees should meet at the El Moro Visitors Cen· ter. free, but parking is $6. Reservations: (949) 497-7647. JULY 30 . Park rangen wtll bolt a "back-country biJce• at 9 a.m. at Crystal Cove State Park, at Pelican Point on Pad.fie Coast Highway, between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. Hikers should meet at the El Moro Visitors Center. Pree, but parking is $6. Reserva- tions: (949) 497-.7641. JULY 31 The Newport Beach Public Ubrary will host •Medicine Wagon Variety Show,· a free program for children in first through sixth grades, at 10:30 a.m. at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The program will be repeated at 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Mariners branch library at 2005 Dover Drive, Newport &!acb. Infor- mation: (949) 717-3801. AUG.2 Members of Jewish Family Service of Orange County will discuss issues, concerns and responsibilities of adult children who are caring for their elderly parents. The dis- cussion will be at 7:30 p.m. at 250 E. Baker St., Ste. G. The program is $20. Information: (714) 445-4950. AUG. 12 Vlrgtn1a carlson wW host a free lecture on summer care for roses at 9:30 a.m. at the Sherman Ubrary & Gardens, 2641 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 613-2261. ONGOING A women's thera.py support group meets to discuss rela- tionship issues at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1151 Dove St. No. 105, Newport Beach. Information: call Barbara at (949) 261-8003. its book stock. Patrons are urged to bring in unwanted book.a. With the exception of law books or magazines, all donations -hardcover and paperback -are welcome and are tax-deductible. Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries - Balboa, Mariners or Corona del Mar. They also can be left in the spedal book closet next to the store at 1000 Avocado Ave. Information: (949) 759- 9667. . lbe Newport Beach New- comers Club meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at different homes. The group of about 100 women .go on the road and play golf, tennis, bridge and more. The group also holds several ev~ning parties. Infor- mation: (949) 854-4501. Jewllh Family Service 'of Orange County sponsors a dl.scussion group focusing on issues, concerns and respon- sibilities of adult children car- ing for their elderly parents at 1:30 p .m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. The purpose of the group is to help children and other con- cerned relatives identify problems and issues and develop appropriate solu- tions. The cost is $30. Infor- mation: (714) 445-4950. The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce holds networking luncheon meetings from 11:45 a.Iri. to 1 p.m. Wednes- days at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $13. Information: (714) 885- 9090. 1be Udo Ille Toutmuten Oub meets at 6:30 p.m. Mon- days at the Oakwood Apcirt- ments, 1700 16th St., in the clubhouse on the main level, in Newport Beach. Informa- tion: (949) 515-9470. JULY 21 Friend.I of the Newport Orange County bat lpedalllt Beach Public IJbrary Used Stephanie Remington will Book Store needs to replenish Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors an ongoing healing support group for the chronically ill. The purpose is to provide participants with emotional and spiritual support to man- age illness and its conse- quences. The group meets at tn Presenttna h ~l • ~c Martentbal and friends~ ~ teaturina ¥ David Benoit. Grant Gelssman. Carl Anderson SundaY. JulY 16. 2000Jt :;;.----.IJ 6:00Pm at the •I J ·r HYatt NewPorter\ A Great Conccn for a good cause. Thi night benefits Hiih HoPes Head lnklrY Proiram featuring Eric,s InCredible Music and guest .appcaranc.cs of other jazz artists. There will be a no host bar, hors d, oeuvre, a dessert buffet, a gourmet coffee bar and a tempting silent auction. Proceeds from the evening benefit Hilb HoNs, a -.. 1 p.m. Thursdays at Je wish Family Service, 250 E. Bdker St., Costa Mesa. Attendance is free, but registration ii required. Information: (714) 445-4950. Scnbble Club No. 350 meell from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe on 19th Street and New- port Boulevard, Costa Mesa. The cost is $3. New playe rs are welcome. Information: (949) 759-4871. The Coln and Stamp Club meets from 1 to 3 p .m. Mon- days at tbe Oasis Senior Cen- ter. New members interested in trading, buying and selling stamps and coins are being sought to join these informal meetings. There are no fees required. Information: (949) 644-3244. Jewish Family Service offers ongoing bereavement sup- port groups for adults at au stages of loss. The groups share experien~s. hear how others deal with grief, receive support and learn ways to cope with sadness and loss. One group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Beth J acob in Irvine. The second group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays al Temple Judea in Laguna Hills. The third group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays a t the Ezra Cente r in Anaheim. !here is no fee for these groups. but a dvance registra- tion is required. lnfonnation: (714) 445-4950. Newcomers to the Balboa island, Corona del Mar, New- port Beach and Ne wport Coast a reas are invited to meet others who are also new at the Newport Beach New- comers' Club. This group of women meets once a month on Wednesdays at different homes and locations. Infor- mation: (949) 644-0302. Jewish Family Service of Orange County provides a support and discussion grQµp to assist participants in theif recovery from cbildhoOd or teenage sexual abuse. The group meets from 8 t& 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Bak- er St., Costa Mesa. Advance registration ls required. Infor- mation: (714) 445-4950. A Dealing wttb Dtvorce IUp· port group ls offe red by Jew- ish Family Service of Orange County. The group is led by an experie nced counselor and meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jewish Federation Campus, 250 E. Baker St. Suite G, Costa Mesa. Infor- mation: (714) 445-4950. An lnterfaJth couples support group is offered by Jewish Family Service of Orange · County. The group addresses issues faced by couples in which one partner is Jewish and the other is not, including raising children, observing holidays, displaying symbols in lhe home and re lationships with extended families. The group meets for three weekly sessions Wednesday evenings a t Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Infor- mation: (714) 445-4950. The Costa Mesa Chamber of ~ommerce sponsors a net- working luncheon at 11 :45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Road. Costa Mesa. information: (714) 885-9090. The Walking Club of New- port Beach meets at 9 a .m. and 1 p.m. at Hospital Road and Superior Avenue. Lose the we ight and have fun. lnlonnation: (949) 650-1332. The Sea Scouts' ship Del Mar 711 of Orange County offers a program for young men ages 14 to 18 interested in sailing, seamanship, piloting, navigation and cruising. Meetings are from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sea Scouts Sea Base. 1931 W. Coast Highway. Newport Beach. lnfonnation: (949) 642-6301 or (949) 551-8591. Friday, July ·, 4, 2000 13 FIRE CONTINUED FROM 1 run off thto stonn drains Authorities were able to contain the chemicals inside the bWldirig before they Could spread; MM- cosa sakl. The cause of the fire was under mvestlgatlon. Estimated damage to the [acility was not available, but would be calq.alated during the investigation. Marcosa said. No persons were inside the business at the time, but employees working in adjacent shops smelled the smoke and came outside to investigate. Romeo Valdez of New- port Maritime Corp. was working when be heard a . loud pop from next door. Smoke spread into his work area, so Valdez and his co- workers fled the area. •we started smelling fumes,• Valdez said. ·w e ran out when it started getting heavier. The re was more smoke than anything." There were no report- ed injuries at either fire. Put a bug in someone's ear. Call the Daily Pilot CLASSIFIEDS . ' , All-S • South, riddled with roster fallout. hopes to have enough left to handle the North. Barry Faulkner 0Alt.Y PllDf COSTA tviESA -After nearly three weeks of preparation tor tonight's 4 lst Orange County All- Star Football Game, set for kickoff at 7:15 at Orange Coast College, Dana Hills High Coach Scott Orloff believes his South squad is ready to beat the top graduated seniors fr.om the North for the fourth straight year. He is, however, also hoping for something unprecedented for bis Rebel players -perfect attendance. ·we haven't had a practice y~t where everyone has been here,• said Orloff, who despite sporadic absences and' a De4!·33% turnover f om the original 36-man roster, fflels good about a Rebel contingent that includes three players with l'fewport-Mesa District ties. •My sense is that the kids we llave are gamers,• said Orloff, who 111 ILL·STIRS Costa.Mesa eliminated at District 62 tourney • Robinwood prevails, 11-1, to stay alive in tournament. Barry F.uJkner DM.Y PR.or HUNTINGTON BEACH -While Tuesday's 7-6 victory over Westmin- ster is clearly the crowning District 62 Tournament moment for the Costa Mesa National Little League Minor A All-Stars, Thursday's towering Eddie Tomasek home run would be a close 5ee(C>Dd. Despite Tomasek's 200-foot blast well beyond the left-field fence, how- ever, the locals (ages 9-10) came up short against Robinwood, dropping an 11 -1 mercy-rule decision in an elimination game at Robinwood's complex. •He got ahold of that one,• CMN- ll Manager John Gillmore said of Tomasek's solo shot to start the sec- ond inning. The blast. the first of only two Costa Mesa bits, gave the visi- tors the early lead. •That was bis first homer of the season,• Gillmore added. •The fence at our field is a little farther, so no one has hit one out of our park.• Shortstop Michael Gillmore fol- lowed Tomasek'• dinger with a solid single up the middle and two other Mesa hitters reached in the lnning. But Robinwood, wbicb bad only one error, prevented any further dam.age and rallied for three runs in its sec- ond at-bat to take command. Defense was not as reliable for Costa Mesa, wbicb committed six errors. including four in a four-run thitd, to help Roblnwood make the most of its seven hits. Garrett Williams, st.retching to stay on the bag on a high throw in · the second, second baseman Ryan Reddick lunging to stab a s1nking lin· er in the fifth, and Gill.more, with a couple solid plays at shortstop, did provide web gems for the localJ. Side-arming Mesa It.alter Bran- don Maurer also pitched ~ IOI.id Innings, but Robinwood doled the deal by achieving the 10-run margin with one out In the fifth. Robinwood bed three doubles and a triple, but also cashed ln six walb and three hit batten to advance to rwsnam alive in the double-ellmlna- tklb formal I Colt.a Meso wu tetired in order 1n ...., lDDlDg but the Meond, though .... lobinwood bw\eri maMged ~ llnii ltl'tlulouta. 1""" .... ~ .......... .. •11•illll~IMIMik•• .... wlh .... -• KMltn """8n, Newport All-Stars Manager ----·".Jtltl7--· JOlll IWI . do battle toniglit at occ ·~ will not have the ser-Bottom and vices of 1 t players Westman were originally selected to named Pacific compete. Coast League Co- Among those not Defensive Players in uniform is the late of the Year by the Andre Stewart, a Daily Pilot last fall. record-setting Newport Harbor Bottom. set to walk on at USC, High running back who was killed . will rotate at defense end. Though in a car acddent May 14. he was No. 17 as a Sea King,'he will •This game is for Andre,• said wear jersey No. 52, worn formerly at South fullback Jimmy Herzog, who CdM by bis brother Alex. a three- played two varsity seasons at Costa. year starting varsity center who Mesa High, before finishing up last walked on at USC after graduating fall at Santa Margarita. •Everyone in 1999. bas been asking for Newport Har-Westman, who will play at bOr helmet decals, so they can wear Orange, . Coast College, will . see them as a tribute to Andre.• action at offensive and def6o.sive Stewart's name remains on the tackle. He'll wear his customary No. South roster and be will be included 75. in pregame introductions. Game Both will help the South ln the organizers from the Brea Lions Club battle of the trenches, which, Orloff also hope to present Stewart's blue believes, will decide the outcome. No. 2 South jersey to bis family •1t all comes down to whether before kickoff. our offensive linemen can block In addition to Herzog,_ who will things,• Orloff said. •Hopefully, our start in the backfield, long snap and kids will know their assignments wear No. 33, Newport-Mesa is repre-and execute~ front The game will sented by Corona del Mar's Jay Bot-be won or lost on bow WJ! move the tom and Est.anda's Kyle Westman. ball behind our offensive line.• ILL·STAR FOOTllU Former Corona del Mat High q\larterback Mike Bergey, who pJayed as a senior at Dana Hills High, will not play for the South. The future Ohio State walk-on had hand surgery after sustaining an injury in a pickup basketball game. Original South representative Marshall Hendricks (Estancia) and replacement selection Shaun Perry- man (Costa Mesa) will not play. Both chose to give up their roster spots for various reasons .. Other South standouts include USC-bound safety Matt Grootegoed (Mater Dei), whom many believe is the finest player ln county history. A two?W&y standout the last three sea- sons for the Monarchs, Grootegoed will concenqate on defense. Evan Whltta.ker (El Toro) will start at quarterback and James Allen (San Clemente) is the starting tailback for the Rebels. Ray Mietkiewicz (Marina) will also see .action at fullback. Whittaker's top receivers will' include J3rendon Cornell (Edison) Newport ·wms opener,· 8-2 •Offense pounds out 13 hits in the Sectional game. Tony Attobefll OMV Pit.OT GARDBN GROVE -The Newport Harbor Baseball Associ- ation's Bronco Division (ages 11- 12) All-Star team picked up where it left off with an 8-2 win over the Fountain Valley •B • All· Stars Thursday in the Pony Base- ball Bronco Sectional Tournament at Westbaven Park. •People don't necessarily regard Newport as a team that can go a long way, but I think we can compete with anyone,• Man- ager Kevin Heenan said. •we'll ab.ow up each game and we'll be a factor. I think in tbil tournament, any team can win 1t • Dennil HeeDaD went 3 for 3, including a double, one run IOOred and two RBI to lead New- port's offeme. Dustin Schuler wu 3 for • with a trtp)e, one run scored and two RBis, while Kurt Yacko and Donny Hunt each cb1pped In with two bits. ·we're doing a good job of set- tlng the table oftensively, • Heenan ·said. •we still left 10 runners on be.le '° hopefully we can get a few more of those clutch hits.• Newport took control of the game early, jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Davis Pemstein, Blake Fogg, Heenan and Billy Munce each drove in a run. After Fountain Valley trimmed the lead in half In the third, New- port responded with two runs in the fowth. Alec Martinez had an RBI groundout, followed by a two- out RBI single by Schuler. Newport extended its lead to 7-2 when Heenan ripped a two- out double down the left-field line, IOOring Yacko who ruched on a walk. Sdluler dOled out Newport's sCOdDg with an RBI triple in the mill inning, 100ring Praz:lar on thi piay. . BRONCO 111-STllS •we really try to put the ball in play,• Heenan said. ·we only struck out four times today and· we really force the pressure on our opponent's defense.• Newport did get slightly dinged up 1n the course of win- ning the game, however. Heenan bad some discomfort in his elbow while pitching and was relieved by Yacko. . Munce took a pitch off bis left wrist behind the plate. Both should be ready for Saturday's game with fountain Valley •A•. Yacko pitched 31/3. innings of relief and allowed only one earned run. Schuler threw the fin.al two innings and struck out three. •0ur pltching ii I01id and we ~ well defanaively, • Heenan . •we PlaY catch well and 1n lllOlt c.aaes, that's all it takes to be IUcceaful.• With the win. Newport will NBU. All-Stars bow out; 10·-4 t and Josh McCarthy (San Oemente).,' Chrls Cordova (lhlbuco Hills), a late addition who attended only sev- en of the 13 South workouts, ii the ' emergency backup at quarterback;' 1 • where Orloff and Offensive Coordi- nator Brent Melbon, a former Cd.M High .player, will hope Whittaker • can avoid injury. Orloff also believes Damon'' Alavekios (Dana Hills) and Brandoq : Malcolm (Tustin) could make an impact at receiver. Defensively, Shane Harris (Woodbridge) will join Grootegoed at safety with Blake Dossey (Dana Hills) and navts Loidolt (Laguna 8eacb) opening at inside linebacker. Mike Patterson (Irvine) and Akeem Greenfield (Tu.stin) are the l scheduled starters at outside line- backer, while Junior Palacios (Mate(, Dei) and Malcolm (Tustin) should start at oomerback. Steven Pafita (Fountain Valley) figures to be a key performer on th& defensive line for the Rebels, who · trail the North in the.series, 20-17-3. Admission is $8 and proceeds will benefit several charities. Newport Harbor Bueball A.uodatton's Kurt Yacko (left) dellven during an 8-2 victory Thursday nlgbL He allowed just one earned nm In 3•/s lnnlngs of relief work. Below, Alec MarUnez gets an RBI with this tnBeld ground out. Newport returm to Weslbaven Park ID Garden Grove Saturday at 4:30 agatmt tbe Fountain Valley •A " entry. COHRAOlAU /OM.VPILOT play Saturday at 4:30 p.m. against Fountain Valley's "A• squad. If they win, they play on Sunday at 4:30 p~. A loa on Saturday will give Newport an extra game et 9 a.m.. on Sunday. All pm11 wW ~ played et W81tbaftD Park. l~ on West Ave., just north ot lainpson Ave. 1n Garden Grove. • . .. . . ~~------...;_;_~~-------------SPoRTS ~-~----------------"ido>i--·*-'-~2000---1s E~en the Boo~e Bass 'would ·be agog! •Waters are boiling in and around Newport snores. Tie sand bass bite along the coast 1s wide open with open party, half-day twilight and private boaters getting in on the best action of the year along the coast. Sand bass weighing up to slx pounds are hitting off the ~ Huntington Beach flats in water depths between 18 and 30 fathoms. 1.Jmit$ are common on all trips to ~ fishing grounds. In addition to the excellent sand bass bite, there bU been a mix of legal barracuda, squlpin and even some big white ~have been decked. The most effective technique being fished for quality sand bass and quick limits is to rig a green Mojo plastic on a 3/4. or 1-ounce leadhead jig, tip it with a strip of cut squid and drag it slowly along the bottom. This combination bas been accounting for the bulk of the SWIMMING (I Local AquaZots do well at S.T.O.P. I Four Newport Beach swimmers on the Irvine AquaZot swim dub improved on their times at the •summer Splash BC" ?vteet. In the 13 and older age group, Lauren lndvtk shaved nfue seconds off her old time in the girls 200-meter t(reastroke. She was third in ~e •a• race with a 3:09.75. !'1 the same group, Jaclynn Petrl01 saw a three second mop in the 100 free with a 1:10.72, good for third in the ·c· race. In the ·c· 9-10 girls 100 l:treaststroke, Alyssa Kelly 4Jiproved by two seconds 'fitha 1:48.45.58, which put Iler in third. Sarah Hutchin.son won the 50 butterfly with a 33.69 in the U-12 ·a· race. Ricky Wilson was second lb the 11-12 boys 100 itldividual medley witl'l a \:17.69, a two seq>nd iinprovement. I legal sandiel being sacked by many anglen heeding out ot Newport Bay. currently on tap for the local fleet. ... Spot. Earlier tb1I week the deluxe • sportflsher Prowler, runn1Dg out of Fisherman's Landhlg in San Diego, began n10ving up the line, wbich is an tndk:ation that the albie bite that took place a few weeks ago in nearby outer waters might be coming this way. reeled In a 121/:z-pound bass at the popular bass fishery. POWltain Valley angler Tom Duke lucked out this put week when be set the hook into a 25-pound white sea.bus while fishing along the coast on board the half-day boat Western Pride. Other anglers also report being spooled on big fish as the light 10-pound tackle used to fish the sand bass just isn't enough to do battle with a Jin Niemiec OUTDOORS Over at Catalina Island there continues to be a good showing on yellowt411 in the 15-to 25-pound class, a few white seaba.ss are being caught on the back side and the calico bass bite has been steady on the lee side of the island. 1be all-day sportfisher ThWlderbird is fishing Catalina daily and has Water condittom and the sea temp in the channel ls holding in the high 60s, but to date there have been no marlin booked in local waters. Even as far down as San Diego, where was some 70 degree water earlier thls week, no spike· bills have been landed. Gruner was rigged up with a black 12-lncb Berkley Power worm and booked the big bus in about 15 feet ol water. Oso Lake ls managed as a •catch and release• f1sb1ng lake and Gruner released his fish along with 80 bass that he caught ftab1ng only a few hours on the lake. Oto Lake ls open to the general public by advance reservatiom only and there are rental boats available for half-day or all-day fishing outing on the lake. For more details on fishing Oso Lake, phone the conservation office at (949) 858-9313. big croaker or yellowtail. Uve bait conditions are on the poor side all along the coast. There bas been a lot of fishing pressure and the bait is having a tough time keeping.receivers filled with quality hook bait. Currently there is a mix of big sardines and pin bead anchovies, neither of which is very good for the type of fishing that is been able to make squid. This candy bait has been the key catching the few white seaba.ss that are showing up in daily fish count. Albacore are still a little too far south for Newport's Oeet to reach, but the migration ls on the move north and by this coming week anglers could be catching good numbers of longfin and a few bluefin just outside the 43 Fathom • Freshwater lake flshlng continues to produce a good mix of largemouth bass, channel catfish and panfisb for local anglers. Oso Lake has been the hot spot to head for bass fishing and that's where Jason Gruner of Newport Beach was fishing last week when he ( DEEP SU ntURSDAY'S COUNTS Neuaport LMclng • 4 boats. 106 angters. 59 berrac:uda. 595 sand bass, l KUlpin. ~ LocMr -6 boats. 237 ~lers. 1,058 and bass, 54 barracuda, 55 calico bass, 10 sculpin, 10 sole. Nationals bound -Tbe Padflc Coast Bobby Sox Reds and Blues, seen here with their 10-and-under counterparts who are ltlll In the thick of trying to qualify for the Nationals. Back row, from left Blues' Laura Meaut, Meagan McCullough. Sasha Gmmm•n and Ashley Gleason. Reds' Hlllary Ockey, Katelin Pattenon. Kelly Topps, Shannon Rockett. Katte Joslyn. Second row, from left: Blues' Coral Coleman, Debbie Yoder-Lee and Oard Pennington. Recla' Holly Van IUel. Michelle Tolfa, Morgan Jones, Clea O'KleUe, Heather Puga. Tbe to.and-unden. tront row, trom left Undaay Fry, Jessica Knight, Aleundra Ellu, Katie Regan. Caley Beltran. Amber Easter, Christle Mead, Raebel Parker .. Center of photo are Kristen Benjamin and Elena Redebbeimer. Not pictured: Reds' Chrtlt1e Hamen, Michele Allred, Lauren Geg-. Katie Daniels, Laura Locke, Blues' Ca~e Dally and Amanda BWlng and Whites' Raebel Cox. Reds· domiriate tour11ey •Nationals await Bobby Sox team. MISSION VIE.JO -Newport Beach's Pacific Coest Bobby Sox American 12 and under "Red" softball team dominated four opponents in the regional qualifier at Mission Del Norte last weekend to advanoe to the National tournament. The Red team. along with the Blue squad, a.re only the second and third teems to advance to the Nationals in Pad.fie Coast history. 1be Natiooal tournament starts on July 'D at Buen.a Park. In the championship game, Padfic Coast Red defeated Tustin South, 4-0, in teVen innings for the second time ln the tournament Clari6 ffamen thlew a shutout for the win. Laarea Gega triggered a doub&e play to end the game Padfic Coe.st Red beat Tustin, 2-1, ln its final pool game. MJcM1le Allred doubled, and WU advanced to third by Debbie Yode!'-1.ee. Amlaley GJeuoa then singled Allred ln for the winning run. In its first game, Pacific Coe.st Red beet South TuJtin, S-2, in seven innings. Hamers pitched a complete game for the victory. Padfic Coast Red ICOred three tn the sixth to break open a close 2-1 IOllY SOI somm game. Pacific Coast Red destroyed Mission Del Norte. 15-2, ln the secood game. Gleason and Lama Meant provided the game's highlight with back-to-back home runs. Coral Colemu pitched all four innings to pick up the win. In the third game, Pacific Coast Red got• 10-0 mercy rule win over San Oemente. Qeesoo bit anotber home run and struck out MVeD betters in three in.Dings of n?lief pitching. Pacific Coast Red ace Hamers pitcbed the first three inniDga, before resting for the cbampiooship game. Padfic Coast Red's pitching staff WU helped by ...,, IOlid defense. Third baseman Gega and shortstop Sara GnaulM Haunted their range and robbed many oppoling batten of bits. Derd ......__ cooverted a lot ol outs at l8CODC1 base, which &lie shared with Meegu ~and ~ Kalle Dulelt Just like third base, Meaut shared lint with Gega and did • nice job. The outfield of Yodel"-Lee, Allred and ~ Loeb prOYided more suffocating defeme. and Gleesoo was the catcher for all but three innings ol Padfic Coast Red's four games. Blues on the way to Nationals ·•.·· --:--,-. ·""'~ . 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