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Home My WebLink About2000-11-29 - Orange Coast Pilot. . . SERVING THE NEWPORT -ME.SA COMMUNmES SINCE 1907 ON »IE WEB: WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM WmNE5DAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2000 Newport residents already planning.for Fourth •Meeting tonight is meant to jump-start preparations for rowdy holiday activities in West Newport. Alex Coolm•n DAILY PILOT WEST N EWPORT -Resident concerns about having enough time to prepare for Fourth of July revelry have inspired a community associa- tion to take up the subject tonight. A forum held by the West Newport Beach Assn. will include represen- tatives from the police department. The meeting is an annual tradition, " FYI The meeting on t he Fourth of July will take place at 7 p.m. In the Friends Meet ing Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. said association president Alan Silcock, but it doesn't usually take place so early in the year. Silcock said the gTOup stepped up its schedule because residents said the old meeting time in June didn't give them enough time to get ready for the annual crush of holiday partyers. "That's pretty Jate [in the year),• be said. "They wanted to have a dia- logtle with the police department ear- lier so there could be an exchange of ideas.• Areas of Newport Beach near the water are typically tbe site of consid - erable lndependence Day partying, with a correspondingly considerable level of arrests. In the 1980s, police said, it was common for 300 to 400 people to be arrested in Newport Beach over a par- ticularly boisterous holiday weekend. These days, though, the numbers are much lower. lo the four days lead- SEE FOURTH PAGE 7 ' PHOTOS BY GREG FRY I ~y Pl.OT Mla..'l:avonattt puts final louches on one of nine murall representing "The Peninsula" to be offldally unveiled Saturday at Newport Elementary S~ool On .. Seallfe," Inset. Tavonattt spent 350 hours placing thousands of tiles to bring the underwater world to We. ~ . fiecing it together J Artist Mia Tavonatti and sister Tara install nine murals at Newport Elem entary School Jennifer K MaMI D AILY PILOT M i4 Tuvonatti wiped the swface of the tile mosaic with a damp yel- low sponge. Beside her, sister 1bra worked an pladng grout on a mosaic of seashells. the b.nal touches on the nine mosaic murals they are installing. A surf er rid.Ing the waves. Newport Pier at sunset. A trio of junior Weguard.s radng down the beach. "These were gaping boles wfth broken terra cotta tiles,• said Shannon Jakosky, looking at the front of the school. TnoDatll woiU Into Ille afternoon OD tbe flnal detalb of her lmtallatlon of IDOMk murals. Classes bad le t out at Newport Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon and a number of children and their parents were milling about. watchiog the pair place That was before Shannoo Jako6ky's hus- SEE MURAL MGE 7 Increase in school vand~m rep<)fted in Newport-Mesa •Corona del Mar Higb's pool is damaged during a holiday weekend marted by numerous acts of destruction. D•..ete Goulet MCked olflcel 1n teareh of cash and OMV PkOT valuablee1 Mkt Eric Jetta, director ol NEWPORT-MESA -Vandall wreaked havoc on at leUt halt the p1'blic ICbool campUMI iii New· port-Mela over the four-day holi- day weekend, district (llftdall Mid. At three COlta Mela 'tcboOll - Dew Bducadon Center, C6*ta MIM tUgh ScboOI md lbe ..._ leiiild to coutliA9 caamaumty Cdllge -V.-. tlnW menbole imftn tblougb ....... md -- f acfflttel and maintenance opera- tions for tbe ctiltrict. Al .... 504N. ol the diltliCt'i 29 IChOoll -.... vahdelllecl to w atent. be Mk!. .,,_. 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At•Hll.... d PEil •SCMOGL ' After Fourth of July festtvittes, GU Rivera, center, hoses down debris as a street sweeper makes its way up 45th Street in West Newport. SEAN Hl.LER/ DAllY Pit.OT Costa Mesa council votes certified • Karen Robinson edges incumbe nt Somers by just 32 votes; new council members to be sworn in Monday. Jennifer Kho DAILY PILOT COSTA l'vfESA -The City Counal vote count officially ended Tuesday. but Counolwoman Heather Somers -certlfied as the first runner-up m the three-seat race -said the results of the November election are still con- troversial The final tally has Somers trailing Karen Robinson by 32 votes -the two candidates had been neck and neck since Nov. 7 when the Orange For more on the Costa Mesa City Council election results, read Between the Unes, Page 3 . County Registrar's office hrst report- ed the vote counts. "I'm not going to ask for a recount at this moment, but there are still some questions about some md1v1dual precincts,• Somers said. ·There are some really strange voter irregularities about voters marking ballots with Crayons and things like that. I might call into question some individual preoncts without calling for an entire recount Between the questions about the bal- loting process and the validity of (Chris Steel's candidacy), I'm still pret- ty ambivalent. There's too much up in th e air to make a d efinitive state- ment." The council members-elect, actording to the county Registrar of Vote(s office certification, are Steel, with 10,664 votes; incumbent Libby Cowan, wtth 10,276 votes; and Karen Robinson, with 9,2'.M votes. Somers received 9,192 votes. A total of 73,889 votes were counted in Costa Mesa. ·1 will beuwearing in [Steel, Cowan and Robinson} on Monday, barring some act of God or som e- thing,• sa.td Mayor Gaty Monahari. •They've got a lot of studylng to do by Monday, but they will be fine . Contrary to some of the concerns out there, the city wW survive. The sky is not falling .• Robinson, who w as a first-time SEE RESULTS MGE 1 MIWC t CLAlllD5 -" MlaCIS ' .. ' -' 2 Wednesday, November 29, 2000 . . PET OF THE 'WEEK · Christmas kitties Christmas kittens are avail- able for adoption in front of Russo's Pet Experien<l8 through the An1inal Network of Orange County. There will be about 20 kit· tens to choose from this week- end. The network's Web site, at www.~alnetwork.org, · lilts animals that are available the morning of each adoption day. The network's finand.al arm. the Community Animal Network, accepts donations for vetednuy bills. . RUllO'S is at Fublon Island. 905 ~ewport Center Drive, Suite 1013, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 7 59-3646 · or visit www.anlmalnetwork.org . Doily Pilot "They made me feel very welcome, so I began coming for lun~h every day." Gettig, INYu-.VED For I , GOOD CAUSE Mary Anne Bane Costa Mesa Senior Center volunteer has spent many days aiding others. Five days a week for the last two years, Mary Anne Bane has shown up at the Costa Mesa Senior Center to offer her assistance. "Well, except those days that I'm taking someone to a doctor's appoint- ment,• she said. A mother of three, grandmother to four and a retired nurse of 20 years, including a 15-year stint at Costa Mesa Hospital, Bane began volun- teering at the center when a friend suggested it two years ago. "They made me feel very wel- come,• she said. "So I began coming for lunch every day.• Soon she was spending three hours a week rolling silverware in napkins and wrapping donated pre- sents. But Bane is not just a volunteer; she is also a senior center member. She pays her annual $12 dues, which, she said, entitles her to a copy of the Chronicle newsletter, a free birthday dinner and admittance to the center's monthly meetings. The best part about her time at the center, however, is the personal help ALMANAC DUI ARRESTS The following people have been arrested recently on suspi- cion of driving under the influ- ence of an intoxicant. They have only been arrested on suspicion of a crime and, as with all crimes, are considered innocent unW proved guilty. COSTA MESA Nov. 27 • Roberto Cisnero-Sanchez, 41 , Costa Mesa Nov. 26 • Sian Adel Stewart, 21, Costa Mesa Nov. 25 •Eric Daniel Escobosa, 21, Costa Mesa •Cheryl Arline Miller, 47 , Irvine • Jack Naiman, 58, La Jolla •Michael Jeffrey Byard, 24, New- port Beach • li'aighe Concannon, 18, New- port Beach Nov.24 • Ricky Dale Willox, 44, Costa Mesa • Matthew James Gobster, 38, Costa Mesa •Robert John Bauman, 44, Costa Mesa Nov. 23 • Concepcion Reyes-Gomez, 37, Costa Mesa • Jose Gonzalez-Moreno, 27, Cos- ta Mesa • Gregorio Jaime, 29, Stanton VOL 94. NO. 214 'fHOMAS K. a-. ~ 1'0NY DCIOmO, Editor U.CNI(. ~Editor .Mat-I& ~City f:dltior •• ••MMW. ,...,,.Edtor .-c.IC"l SpottlldlW MIWOlilf MOC. ---ldlll:W .-1....-. .... ~ 911N111Kl1F ... ,... ... MrtW12&11> ,,.. .......... &AIM-·~'" that she is able to give, she said. "My most satisfying thing is tak- ing certain people who are not able to drive to doctor's appointments,• she said. "I take a couple people to the Orange County Food Pantry, too. I've made a lot of friends here." At one point, Bane noticed that a couple residents were running out of food each month. So when she heard NEWPORT BEACH Nov. 26 • Jay Paul Bottomley, 52, Stanton Nov. 25 •Russell Alexander Swain, 29, Las Vegas • Jack Anthony Candelori, 77, Newport Beach •Esther Leila Padilla Wang, 41, Anaheim Hills Nov.23 • Constance Lynn Peacock, 45, Newport Beach •Wayne Robert Hoppe, 27, Costa Mesa REAL ESTATE TUNSACTIONS CORONA DEL MAR • 503 Begonia Ave. $1,850,000 • 1020 Whitesails Way $1,370,000 • 706 Helioptrope Ave. $700,000 • 707 Jasmine Ave. $505,000 • 2525 Ocean Blvd. $695,000 COSTA MESA • 853 Governor St. $270,000 • 386 E. 15th St. C $400,000 • 474 Ogl~ St. $550,000 • 380 West Wilson A102 $242,000 • 1606 Baker St $250,000 • 2758 Loreto Ave. $290,000 NEWPORT BEACH' • 11 Starfish Court $236,000 • 606 36th St. $585,000 • 16 Aries $325,000 • 300 35th St. $375,000 • 102 Sholz Plaza 43 $121,000 • 14 Edgewood Drive $1 ,036,000 from another volunteer about the ser- vices of the Second Harvest Food Pantry in Orange, she started driving the two residents to pick up extra food each month. "Now they have enough that they don't run out,• she said with a smile of satisfaction. After two years, the people at the Costa Mesa Senior Center are like family to Bane. If she's not wrapping presents or silverware, selling candy to raise money or dropping someone off at the doctor, she can be found sit- ting at a card table with friends play-_ ing Kings Comers. · "It's a nice place to be, • she said. -Story by D~nette Goulet; photo by S..n Hiiier • GETTING INVOUIB> runs peri- odlca!ly In the Daily Pilot on a rotating basis. tf you'd like Infor- mation on adding your organlza- tlon to this list. call (949) 574-4228. FRIENDS Of THE llEWPOIT BEACH . LllURY The book store needs book donations for the Christmas Book Sales.' Good quality children's and nonfiction books are especially needed. They can be left at any of the branch libraries - Balboa, Mariners or Corona del Mar, or in the special book closet next to the Friends Book Store at 1000 Avocado Ave., Ne wport Beach. Volunteers are need- ed to staff the used book store located just inside the entrance of the central library. Volunteers must be members of the Friends of the Library and are asked to work one three-hour shift per month. (949) 759-9667. GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scouts of Orange County needs volunteers to be trained as troop leaders, serve on special commit- tees and give lectures, demonstrations or classes. (714) 979-7900. GIRLS INC. Of OUNGE COUNn Volunteers are needed to offer educational and enrichment opportunities for girls and boys. (949) 646-7181. HUMAN OPTIONS. The otganization shelters, counsels and educates abu.sed women and chil- dren. It is looking for volun- teers. (949) 737-5242, Ext. 24. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF OUNGE COUNTY Volunteers are needed for Project C~g which pro- vides socialization and cul- tural experiences and Shabbat and holiday cele- brations to the Jewish resi- dents and other5 at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa. Volunteers will •adopt• a facility to provide programming of Jewish con· tent to the residents on a monthly basis and will be required to take a TB test and fingerprinting back- ground check. Volunteers are needed to provide com- fort and support to the Jewish terminally ill and theit families. (714) 445- 4950. JUNIOR LEAGUE Of ORANGE COUNTY This organization of women committed to pro· moting voluntarism. devel- oping the· potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leader- ship of tmined volunteers, is. seeking new members. (949) 261-0823. CA 92626. Copyright: No news stc> rief, lllultr attons. edltortlil rnetW Ot~t..tnCM\bt rwproduoecl WllhoUt written per• mhllon of copyright """'*· WEATHER AND SURF -....aAlURES Balboa TIDES TODAY Flmlow POLICE FILES COSTA MESA • All9o ~ A residential burglary WM reported In the 2000blodtat11:41 a.m. ~· HOW IO BEACH US Clrwllltion The Times Or.np County (800) 252-9141 AMltillnt a.Hied (M9) 642-5678 ~(Mt) 642..Wt EdleoMI News (Mt) MZ·SQIO $f)of1I (Mt) 5?4.4223 News, Sports Fu <9'9) 6o4M t 70 Eof\'lell:~ffmes.c:om Mell\Oflb ........ Offk9 (Mt) 642..W1 '"'*-,.. (M) 6lt-712t -.. -.............. 61152 Corona def Mar 61/52. Costa Mesa 6915() Newport a..c:h 69/50 . Newport Coast 65154 WllOMCAST Fair condttlons npected with Weist· to shoulder· h19hw.-.~ CMrheed Mts In the toptpOts. • 3:50 a.m ...................... .2.7 Flrsthlgh , 10:06 a.m ..................... 5.5 Second low 5:42 p,m ....................... 0.1 Second high ...................................... rV• THURSDAY First low 4:26 a.m-.., .... ,.., .......... 3.0 Ant Ngh 12:47 a.m .............. -.• , •• J.S Second low 6:31 p.ll'\m,.,,.,,., • .,,,,.,,., 0,) Secondhlgh 10'A1'p.m .............. w ..... S. 1 -,......_. eo • w.t...., "'-I: FOtgefy was~ In 1he 1400 blodc It 11:17 a.m. Mondey. • .._"'-I: Art aeultw. reported In 1ht l900 bk>c* It 11:.23 a.m. ~· · • CAllllftlo ..._.anti ...... AM-..... A~ run ecctdent wes l'9pOf19d at U7 a.m. ~ • a..dt lereet: A resldlndal burpy was rtpOfUld In the 1900 block It 6:10 p.m. Mondey . • Pl• m1 .., --... Gnnd tt.tt wes repot*9 In the DOO block It 1o-AO a.m. Mondty. • Vldle ....... Vlndelltm WllS rtPottiid In the 700 block It,...., e.m. Mondly. NIMOln' llACH .-. ........................... Dllordlr· iyCDMuct Ml~ It 4:10e.m. ~ ........... v....~~·fOWot ........ en lrtlD ._ poot M Corilr'8 del MW HWl Sd'IOOI • 7:M a.m.~ - ' I Doily Pilot Wedne$doy, Na¥ember 29, 2000 3 f?euiewing the law drama of the 'Steel Papers ' ...... Davia &)lllGlnlB Newport lesldent to water bOard chael Szkaradek. a Costa Mesa attorney CPA with an arguably principled passion for the rules, bas a history of tossing grenades into Costa Mesa~ political machinery. Brian Theriot knows this. It was Szkaradek who peppered Theriot's 1986 City Council candidacy with charges that Theriot's nomination papers were laced with ill-gotten and invalid signatures. And · although Therio,t was later cleared, his candidacy was hobbled and ultimately unsuccessful. Howard Gensler should remember Szkaradek, too. In 1988, Sz.karadek challenged the legititnacy of Genslers City Council candidacy, alleg- ing Gensler was not a •bona fide• resident of Costa Mesa. Some three weeks after Szka- radek launched that little mortar round, Gensler pulled the plug on his candidacy. In recent days, Szka.radek has stirred up what amounts to dime store political intrigue around the election of Chris Steel to the Costa Mesa City Council. Steel, a colorful firebrand, finds himself in Szkaradek's cross hairs and the subject of a city attorney investigation over the validity of a single signature on Steel's nomina- tion papers. It seems, according lo Szkaradek's allegation, that an elderly and longtime Costa Mesa resident may have Signed his wife's name to Steel's nomination papers Ul addition to his own. Within the language of the California Elections Code, that's a no-no. And in a perfect world, the alleged signature-by-proxy rightly belongs in the dustbin. By Szkaradek's measure, so does Steel's candidacy. Here's why: Invalidating the signature I'm not worried, my agent Is Cr•ISI Brown lnsur•nce CaU today for auto & home owner's ln5Urance! (949) 760-1255 Fashion I land Byron de Arakal BETWEEN THE LINES in question would leave Steel with just 19 legitimate signa· tures on his nomination papers -one shy of what's required by law to earn a slot on the ballot. H that's the case, Szkaradelc argues, Steel's election should be nullified. But it gets even dicier. Were it shown that the signa· ture in doubt is as phony as Sam Donaldson's hairline, Szkaradelc charges that Steel's signed "Declaration of Circulator" -in which he pledges that be witnessed every signature on his nomi· nation papers -was falsely executed. That, too, would be a breach of the elections code and another reason to ~ge the locks on the council chamber doors. So what do we have here? Political skulduggery? Chica· go-style electioneering? Causetobootadulyelected candidate from office before he even bas a chance to warm a council chair? I doubt it. What I see is a lot of sloppy work done on the fly, a poor old gentleman more unknowing than decep· tive, and a gadfly with prind- N rt Beach • Lie• 0550290 Still the best deal on Christmas trees in Orange County. Pacific Northwest Noble Fir, Grand Fir & Douglas Fi r from $32.95 Nova Scotia Balsam Fir from $39.95 North Carolina Fraser Fir Small Trees from $39.95 from $14.95 Still at Newport Dunes Located in Newport Beach ~kome to ~ ;n M~~~£w~~_91iJf ff/ "Your Southern California Mobility Specialiau" • Showroom Houn Mon-Fri 9am-4:30j>m 711W.17th St. SuireA-5 CosmMesa 949.-"2-201.0 ToU"-(18)"7"""' • Repraenting the full line of Pride Mobility Produca • Semoe & Repair pled intentions -somewhat tainted by epilinosity -but lousy ttming. What I don't see is any willful or criminal intent to ride roughshod over tile law. In that case, Steel should retain bis vlctory. And there are Ii gaggle of reasons why I find that to be true. I'm more inclined to gi~e Steel the benefit of the doubt in lieu of consigning the Costa Mesa City Council to a season of tumult at a time when much important work needs to be done to make this city a better place to live. As Steel tells it. it was not bis intention to launch a 10th try for the council. But upon his return from a mp to San Diego to visit family, the very day of the deadhne to file nomination papers, he found bis answering machine laden with messages from a hefty contingent of supporters urg- ing that he run. At that moment, he said, he made the choice to go for it. Steel hotfooted it down to the dty clerk's office, he said, pulled nomination papers and quickly canvassed his neigh· borhood for the requisite sig- natures. Then, after penning his signature to the papers, he said he hurried back to the clerk's office to submit the document. Oearly, it would have served Steel's interests to give those signatwes the once over, something he now says, "I should have done." Too true. After my own e.~mination of the questioned signatures, I found them to be remark.ably similar. To his credit. Steel says be does, loo, now that he's looked at them. But the more glaring and bothersome example of slip- shod administrative work that may have gone on here - providing the disputed signa- ture turns out to be invalid - was what may have been turned in by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. It's the Registrar's charge to vali- date the signatures on nomi- nation papers. That process, presumably, involves matching the signa- tures on the nomination papers with the signature on voter registration cards. And since Orange County Regis· trar Rosalyn Lever validated Steel's nomination, placmg him on the ballot, one can only rondude that Steel's sig· natures were in order. If it turns out they were not, Lever's office would have some explaining to do. But with that said, how do you uruing the bell, as lawyers like to say, of Steel's validated nomination after the election? I don't think you do . RUFFLES UPHOLSTER Where Your Dollar Covers Morel MOVED 1 BLOCK NORTH Sofa $10000" OFF Club Chair $5000-OFF ith a purchase of Fabric & Labor tit 12/06/00 1998 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA (949) 548-1158 Tb.is Week Thwsday, Nowmber 30th, 7am-6pm Friday, Dcc:anbe.r 1st, 7am-3pm ALL W.•SPINAL 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M· 1, Costa Mesa (714) 557-2582 .. -"tS'°''~s ....... -.... ---.;- .,_.._ .... _·-·-a-· .... · J..-•'l'llOI•_.._ ......... --·~·--.-.. ... ·---.. _,.... ... ? ..... a..aa.r. when it is the product of inno- cent, albeit unfortunate, inat- tention. Which brings me back to Michael Szkaradelc. He said he pursued the "Steel Papers• caper for two reasons: He doesn't much like Steel, and he's tired of politicians playing fast and loose with the rules of an election. One is the product of ani- mosity, the other of principle. He has the right to both. But his cause -and the veracity of his stand on principle - would have been far better served had be pressed the issue before the election, not after. Why didn't he? • 1 really wasn't paying much attention to the City Council race,· be said, adchng that he couldn't exactly recall when he became aware that Steel was a candidate. Between Steel's hurried inattention, the Registrar's sloppy validation work and Szkaradek's lousy timing, this little episode of low drama has some hard lessons. But IIl the end, it is much ado about nothing much. Steel should be sworn in. • BYRON D£ ARA.KAL is a writer and communications consultant. He lives in Costa Mesa. His column runs Wednesday\. Readers can reach him with news tips and com. menu via e-mail at byronwriterOmsn.com. Gow. Cfty Daw. .... weekend anMIJ..., tbriMt mw epp+ , rt to tbe Senta ADa ...... Water Quality Control Boa.rd, includin9 Olll9 Newport Beach aeWteal P.M. Amert; a~ Beach comulting aem- tive, joins Frank WlDJams and John-Withers u new appointees to the water board. The regional board ii the agency that de8ls with Newport Beach poDutioli and runoff iisw!I. Davis' appolntmeDts must be confirmed by Che state Senate. Put a few words to work for you. Call the Daily Pilot CLASSIFIEDS -~-·---. •t I • . -. .-.. ...... ·- MEXICAN RESTAURANT OUR MEALS ARE A TRIP TO MEXICO AlSO ON OUll ""ENU: .FISH TAcos· TOmLLASOUP CHILI Sill CHILI CHHSE o""mTn WE TAl<E DINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! ft];~ · Mattress Outlet Store BRAND tEW • COSMETICAJ.1.Y IMPERFECT Get the Best for Less! 3t • iii 316~ Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa OH Blocll Solltll ol ~5 Pwy 545·7168 •Dinner • Sunday Brunch For your enjoyment ... 21 Oceanfront is servmx huich DtcemlJn. 4 -22, 2000 Mo,,U, -FnM,. 11:30 &a -2:30 JA.• \ A Perfect Opportunity for: • Office Luncheon • Out-of-Town Holidq Gu.a • OiristDw Banquet • Thank You Oient . J .. - .. .. .. 4 w.dnetdoy, November 29, 2000 ·weather leaves airport in a fog •Flights are delayed, but otherwise there are no accidents in the air, land or sea. Deepa""-eth DAILY PILOT JOHN WAYNF. AIRPORT -Dense fog in the late night and early morning caused flight delays and forced pilots to land their planes by instru- ments alone, officials said Tuesday. Tuesday's first flight from John Wayne took off at 7:50 a.m. -50 minutes late-said Ann Mccarley, an airport spokeswoman. She said no arrivals were possible before 9 a.m. and incoming airplanes circled the airport unW it was S{lf e for them to land. Monday night posed tough flight conditions as well, she said. Pilots were flying under •tnstrument conditions" between 10 and 11 p.m. Monday and four aircraft had to be diverted -two each to Los Angeles and Ontario. Dense fog is a normal weather condition in Southern California during the fall and winter months, said meteorol- ogist Dan Atkin of the N~tional Weather Service. lWo days ago, a fog warn- ing was issued to Orange County's coast.al areas, mostly for the benefit of drivers, he added. ·0ecember is usually when we have the most dense fog," be said. The condition will persist over the next few days, and inland areas in north Orange County will probably experi- ence worse fog than coastal areas, said Atkin. There were no fog-related LEARN TO LIVE! incidents in the Newport Harbor area, according to Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol dfidals bued in Newport Beach. There were also no acci- dents reported on dty streets or freeways, said Newport Beach Fire and Marine Capt. John Blauer. However, he said, com- muters would be well-advised to take normal precautions, like slowing down while dri- ving on slippery roads or in densefog. ' While it is rare for recre- ational boats to be out of the harbor this time of the year, Blauer said, those that do ven- ture out must be prepared with navigation equipment to help them find their way back. ·u they don't have that equipment,• he said, •we suggest they stay back in the harbor." Earn a lkc:belor rA AN Dqree In Bus!neea, Psydiok>gy, Mln1ICry or Maupment lntormaUoa S,.cems at Vanpard Unlveratty'a Scbool for Profeedonal Studlee.. ..,,_,,.,..~a--~ ~~e&:ltooltJrl'l~Slld9f)IOOOCD1~')IOUT--...,_,._.. ')/OUT.OJ'\ /told.~.,,~ .. ~ --.,,,._.,.,......,)OW ... "'*'and)ID&W--Gn "°'*' Certift.cate programs also available ln MCSE. MOUS, Novell CNE 5, Internet Professional n-atn.lng and Early Childhood Education. • Attend clua ju.at one nllht a week ln CoaLa Mesa, San Juan Caplatrano, Culver City or Baker1fteld • Graduate in 18-22 monlha • Requires only 31 unlta ofprtor ooUege credit • Federal ftnanclal &id avaJlable • Collaborative te~ -panlclpatory learnln1r 1tylea In a seminar settlnir • Convert pr1or leamin& from work · exper1ence Into colleire cr edit • General education courses al10 available • Vanguard Unlverslly lt reilonally accredited by the Western Auoalatlon of Scboola and C0Ue1ea ~~ VANGUARD* UMIVlallTY of So11thun C11F1(orn111 · T 0 LL FR I~ I·~ 1 -8 8 8-B-DEC; I l I ·J ·~ · ' . Th~ 22nd Annual Corona ad Mar Chamber of Commerce Chrisunas Walk will be hdd Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again local mercham.s will have t:idtca available for the opporruniry drawing. More than l 00 prizes will be donated with valua ranging from $25 to $2680 each.1icktu at $1eachor11 for $10 are also available at the Cham&ct office. Entertainment will be performed hr musical bands, costumed carolcn, clowns, strolling musidans, a balJoon maker and the Magic of the Holidays11 m:agic ibow at the library. Most stores and businCSKS will be serving rcfreahmenu. Merchinu will premier the latest in merchandise and dothin~ ro help ceJebr.ue the holidays. The Good Time Trolley will transport visitors on a 15-manute sCheduJe leaving from Marquerite &: PCH in the Bandera rcitaurant parking lot for Corona dd Mar Plaza: Santa Clam will be hete again for complimentary photOs with children in me Newport 1irc Center parking lot. Frosry thc Snowman will be poppi~ in from the Nonh Polt. There will be two pettin_g,Z001 locattd at the Block.buster-Parking lot and at G>roaa CW Mar Plaza. Marine1 in full drm uitiform will be on hancrro .collect t~ for ·r°" for Tou. • Pla.e bring a new unw~ tOf for a las fonunace child. Daily Pilot COSTA MESI PLANNING CO .. ISSIOll WUP·UP ....... CITY HILL WllAI' lllPPlllD: The Planning Commission on Monday decided to~ tJnue Its scheduled review of ·the Q-Club Cafe until its next meeting Dec. 11. WHAT IT MUNS: The commission had planned to review the dub's compliance wtth modified permits approved in August for the restaurant. which is at 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East The cafe is allowed to have a small smoking area in back of the restaurant but is not allowed to serve food or ako- hol there. It also must super- vise the area to minimize noise. Q-Club cafe had originally applled for permission to cre- ate a smoking patio, but withdrew the application after the commission received several complaints in August about customers smoking and loitering in front of the cafe. At the time of the review, the cafe was expected to pro- vide receipts showing the ratio of alcohol to food sales, but no representative of the dub attended the meeting. Managers of a nearby bookstore and dance studio, who had filed complaints against the cafe, arrived too late to attend the meeting. ~ ..... whose daughter is a member of the neighboring Dancers in Motion studio, said efforts to stop cafe patrons from smok- ing and loitering outside the cafe have not been SUCC2mful. •1 asked some people to put their cigarettes out and they totally ignored me,• she said. •So I called the Q<Jub management and they asked those people to put the ciga- rettes out. but they totally ignored the management, too.· But How.-d .-own, who said he is a longtime Q-Oub cafe customer. said the cafe ~not be punished for its customers' bid habits. ~is a lot of smoking. but tt ls outside the property, .. he said. "\\INt CMl you do If people are smoking outside the confines of the proper- ty?• Wllll lllPPllllDt ' The commission unani- mously approved a plan to expand a restaurant at South Coast fltaz.a. Wlll1' " llUllS: tf the Qty c:cxttil apptNeS the project, South Coast Plaza will be allol.Yed to expand a vacant restaurant space by 662 square feet and reduce its outdoor dining patio by 172 square feet to make room for Z'tej4S Grill, a new Southwestern cuisine restaurant with a bar. The restaurant space was previously ocx:upied by Piret's. Wlll1' IHR SAID: •1 think it will be nke architecture and will add some life to that section," said Commissioner 1bm Sutro. •And another restau- rant can never hurt." WHAT HAPPENED: The commission voted unanimously to allow St. Matthew's Church to operate a temporary facility at the Daily Pilot building. 330 w. Bay St. WHAT IT MUllS: The church will be allowed to OCCUP'I the building with offset hours of operation from the Daily Pilot to share partclng. -C'.a• ..... ~··· Kho ~-~CHITO • Paa.,.,..,. To Go •8-wauetROOlnl Book your holiday banquet \ now ... While dates are still available! Costa Mesa (949) 642-1142 OIL AND GAS OFFERING 100% Write-oft in Tu Yeu 2000 I "Acq11I~ IUUQ ,.,,,,, tax do/Ian" Developmental Drilling and Exploratory Drilling Blend Low and High Risk -You Choose Oil and Gas Income will be a 1S% tax f.ree (depletion) LocaJ management with proven IUCCelf record BROKERS AND FINACIAL ADVISORS WELCOME AND PROTECTED . MOaall ftNANCIAL. INC. _. ~ ........ ,.. ..•... 31 .. Jll-U.. N...,.,. Clfllll OC•1 ... h 11111' ~..,.. .. ts .. 9lxMIJ ............. .,.._......_Nee ....... PWY_. ·~--.. , 111 hrPtu 'drnDillll..:.. ,..7l!Mlm ,. .,... ..... ' Doily Pilot · ~Bailiff bu always bad a dtt.am of bdping animak. 8orD in NeWport Beach. she attended the UCLA School of Law. While ar liW -=bool, Bailiff' contcJnplatcd a means whereby a.be ex>U1d aooompfuh this dttam. Howevu. it wasn't until after lhc ldt die~ of Jaw ha dttam WU air.Cid. . Today, Bailiff' is the proud owner of The BarUry. Located ac 322 Marine Ave. on Balboa ldand. thU adorable bakery and boutique caws to your favorite fdi1e1 and ~ The Barlcery 1uppon:s local ani.sts by carrying their alented worb. The~ are many unique items and gifu for the pct Jover, such 11 oil pcajnted portraita by Linda Nd.son of Linda Ide, papict machc! docb chat can be crafted in your pct'• likeness and sepia lkctehcd pct ~raaio. T~ Bone of&lboa Wand' designs beautiful handpai.nted oolla.rs and lea.hes; thctt arc custon-madc coats for your pup by Rosie's COMPLETE VETERINARY SEltVICES AND BOARDING Diane Steinberg, D.V.M . • Certified in Feline Pract.icc • Amcrian Aaoc:iation of Feline Praaitioncn •American Boa.rd ofVcwirwy Praaitioncrs Kitten Care Value Package "A Quiet Environment for You and Your Cat" Pl.east OJI For Appointment (949) 631-1454 369East17th St., Costa Mesa ~ · C.enca Ac.. From R.al bs) AT HOD CAT 'CARI• .-~..._--..... Goiilga~? I Weekend? Vacation? Business? J Peaoe ot :U:lndJ • ~ Ce.re • Bonded lD8ured • L10eDsed • Reterenoea . . . . its class . ~-lldCr • m., S..Aiiliiill • 1 It I • ._,._ ...... Shea-1a,_. .. I ........ ~-·--of ,,,,,, ..... , .. t• Aon!~...-· ,., .... of the &om c.tlc1V lhOw. it. ·M.A;. •• •tr.r Wllidl ii ... oed 1IO &nd bolms b & I f ..... Mw bma left• iilidlcn. ' "Ow ..... .,.._ .. Frimdl 1..-m ~ ...., .,. k ... ~ ..... 'Tm n 10 mia peOpe. Ml ... cialL To become a beaa-pee; I ariw b ..... ,_ OWD11111,Mp. dWa wtay I a.in cbc fmlilr in "-......,.own lurroundiap. • nc, •• +w, bwdoe ~ ~t 1 + dr., cm be~ ts and alona (one ~~Of ........ upoo cbc ocbci .. cbe puppy .c1og.,.. ..... ~ ttu.-Md peck .. .. diMloped 10 &t cbe mo« h«lic ol achedula "'Oui 1mia ob;eai¥t ia co min owners 110 be tbdr GIW'll lpec:i6c di)g'• craioer. becauac mo« poop&c will ~be lmng with their canine ciompulionl for IS ,aa or moc. • Ar'flda aid. •tr ia our hope to rmkc cboee IS+ ,an me bat tbey can be.• During this holiday teu0n, we want co !hank our diam ix cbeir businas. May your holidays and me upami .. New Year be 6llcd with joy and peace. Ftw"""" ~,,, Gootl Dlt l.'1thlmi'J .M Awl,,,.,,, ""'(W9) 631-2720. . SMli#ia"""' -~ 1l""'6N ~.,,.""ASPCA. Rap of Corona dd Mar, and Funny Bone China of Balboa Wand cuttom maJca business card holders. You'll also find adorable per beds, Ch.rimnas 1todc.ingt; c:eramic bones. treat jars and even bow ties, for a gala holiday celebration. The list goes on and on ... And of course. there is a ddigbtful array of nutritious animal cookies, bones and treats, ~y baked on the prcmiacs. Bailiff strives ro provide first-rate customer service. Fwthcnno«, she endeavors to benefit rescue agencies by hosting cvent1 1uch u her Ftm Annual Pug Out, benefiting Little Angds Pug Racue and the First Annual Dachshund Derby, benditing Darling Utde An~ls. envtronril for your favorite feline The Cat Oinic ofO.-. ~ -been caring fOr die takh ol ~.mer 1988. It is a full~~ IWllpiaiL ~ mcdica1 and~ eervic:ea ..... boarding. Or. Diane Suiobcrg ;, boani ccttified in Mine Practice by the American Board of Vcmilwy Practitioners. She is a member of the Americ:a.n Aaociation of Fdi.ne Practitioners and bas a special interest in me cm of gaiatric cats. The bospial staff is very &ialdly, caring and knowtedgcable. The hospial environment is cmemdy c:kan and quiet, minimizing mess for tho.e very amioul kitties and their owners. Season's grcctinp and may your New Year be a prosperous one . ma appoi111mmt. WJ (949) 631~115'. Oaigned to provide fun for the customers and care for their funy friends. you must c:omc and <fucovcr the The 8aikery for younelf. It wishes you a Happy Cannas, Meny Dogubh and Fleas Navidog. For""'"' info~ WI TM &'*'7 • (949) 675--0364. Stephanie BaU.tfl' owner or The Berkery, pictured here with ~-~--ber left) Bailey, Madison and Olive POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT .::• Puppy Education .::. Obedience Training .::• Behavioral Modification .::. Customized Programs Good Dog Universi~ & Puppy Prep• is o division of Darting Little Roscots• Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Service. ~ A portion of ow proceeds ON donated to local animal chatities. IN-HOME PET SITT/NC CALL FOR APPOINTMENT (949) 631-1401 As Far As South County Uc;ensed & Bonded WWW.~ .. Feathers, Scales and Furry Tails Ir. name says it all ... Pachera. Scala and Puny Tails. The pcrfca dcsrinatioo for purdwing uopial fish, small pets and an array of supplies and produa:s. and all under ooe roof. Conveniently located in Harbor Center in Co.1ta Mesa. Feathers, Scala and Furry Tails has more iban 150 tanb, filled with ulc and fresh water fuh. It o8'm the wp selectioo of corals and in~cbrata in Orange County. For those looking for a funy &icnd, Feathers. Sales and Fwry Tai.It carries guinea pigs. bammis and mice, along with a complete line of supplies, c:aga and bedding. Thcte is abo a sma.ll lcleaion of reptiles and amphibians. along with a oompktc line of aipplia and housing fur your exotic pct. Pa.aona will alto ditcovu a complctt line of froxn fish food together with funal rcpcilc food. and live worms and crickm. Owners Rich and Mddla Bwn.:y pride thcmtelvcs on the expert bdp they can provide customers, the high level of pcnonalized ld'Vicc and a friCl)dly, oouncous aano.phc.rc. They also offer cwtom set up and inmllarion. Washing you and your favorite fcathctcd, scaly and furry friend. the joy of the season. • Co11t1 visit JY.thn,, Sellin •Ni F.irry Tllils 111 2200 H•rbor BlwJ., B-160 ;,, CoJ't4i Mt111. &si11n1hl>fln1Ut TwsM] -FriJJy. 11 11.m. to 8 p.m..; SluunlltJ> IO,,,,_ to 6 p.M.: llM 5"""'1]. 11 4.m. to 5 p.m. ClouJ Mo""6ys. c.JJ (919) 548-5757. We're Picky About Our Food ... So Your Animal Won't Be! 1 '/ 1u 1 ( Juh · I ;,.,. ,'-,'far /1111 f(>o<(i11 tlu1 IJ(,r/d *All-Natural * Omega 3 : Omega 6 * o By-Products * o Corn I\ * o Wheat f Canine Ca~r lllso supports animal nutrition awareness anJ 11 portion of "'1 pro.fia are retumed to local shelurs and lnmuzne socinies. www.caninecaviar.com 877-496-8 773 949-548-5757 ~---------------~ I $1 O Stora Ctedltj ·L With • .,~ • ----1!'!~----o MGll...,Cncll.C..Acc1pbd t Tracy's Zoo Tncy Alc:ander owm n.q, Zoo. a pct lining~~ m co.c:a MtSi.. In buainea roe one and ooe-balf ,an. Alrnncl.T CCM11 all of South ~County, iodUd.ing Newport BeaOi and ea.. Ma.. 8ccaU1C many peu can l'Ot handle d\e 1tte11 of a lcennd lkuation, AJeundcr started her in-home pct •itting bminca Scmaia ClONiat ol dos walking, overnight animal ~. lMstock care, feline ~ and medkal ancntion. RUcd in Pallbrook with horses, pig's and chidlerM, .he aacnded c.alifomia Smc Uni'mtity at San Lais Obispo, rcaiving an a.>ciatcd am dep with an emphasis in animal lcicocc. Aknndcr bU allo been invol~ in the Humane Society. Tracy'1 Zoo wiahes you and )"OUI peu a ~y 6llcd with low and ~· For iu/Ji"'1Nll ;,,~"" Tlll(Ji z.o.. llliJ ('4!J) 631-1401. Costa Mesa Animal Hospital at new location . Afu:r a lialf<enl\11)\ the C.O.U Mesa Animal Hospital mowd co ia new h0mc-just behind cbe old. dilapidauid building ac the wnc locarion, 480 E. 17th St. in Co.ca Mesa. Having OUtgroWn cbe old 3,~fuot facility, the old building was bded to maltc room for a 27~ padring lot. The new mce-of-thc4rt, .f,600-lquare-fuoc building will include 25 dos runs. allowing large dogs t0 IDO\IC around comfonably. There will abio be a separate ftlinc ICCl:ion. Complete animal xrviccs will continue at the new location, including surp:ry, flea contr0l, grooming, dentistry, boardiog and cmcrgcncy cue. Veterinarian can: is providcdbyTtm Donnelly, D.V.M. and Ron Paladin, B.V.SC, D.V.M. . Wishing you and your pea a safe and happy holiday. CAt.ir Mts11 Alli.m41 Hospu.I is opm rm~ fa-7 "'"" IO 7 P·"" ttNi Ofl StttJJwJ.,r _ftpm 9 &m. IO 4 p.m. For ""1IY in~ tllJJ (9'9) 518-3794. e A&.e•0',A ••&.A•• e A THE IEST IAl<ED TREAT ... NO BONEZ ABOUT In V• •t Th, "-rt;,ry for tile t>e.t pa ttt.U. cre.tt<.ore GOftlfO<"te. •M 81fr.. • Handmade. freehly·l1skea • Dog and cat ~ d~ treate • Dog and cat 11ru&hee, nail • All natunaf. gourme-t dog clipper&. and eh•mpoo. and cat food. • Deelgner pet can1er8. • Bowle and treat jsre. • Decorative Item&, came, • De~gner collar& and le.ade and glfte for pet ownere. • Dog and cat 11ed&. ~----------------~~ I: W' 'RIHNT COUH>H FOil A fllU IAlllClllY U.IClO IOHl fl I -ANI>-I 20% OFF ALL BARl<ERY'S IAICED TREATS I Coupott -"-~ •t ~ of f'llt'ClutM. Off~ .,.y Of\ ~ lt•lcN .i 1ttE Mnflt'I' Ol'lly I '--~ o-r..... 31. 2IOOO I • •• -----------------~ (94 9 ) 675-0J U 322 Marine Ave., Balboa leland> National Cat Protection Society NATCAT A Cat's best Friend Since 1968 Where There's a Will There's a Miy Protect the ones you love You can give the gift of life after you're gone by Including the National Cat Protection Society in your will. Your ~ueathed donation can help us realize our goats of promoting 'humane cat care and adoption of the homeless cats in our shelter. Please write for our free brochure. • "Planning for the Future" clo National Cat Protection Society 6904 W. C9ast H_~._, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 850-1232 Strtet ---------__,;,,,--~--..;,;._-.....:.._...:_ AimedlllDli• wndon. Jae ....... a.ta w.. GftDOG ~Dec. 2-~~eadaMn .KD a6 die holiday-.,, lectiilg JOU'~ • .., ~ a.uf uid mm m;o, the '-iwiliea. ~ Cd•radoa Ud ~ Fuadnilir. Pick '9 Bult Parle T ......................... fi6i, i..-. Wp... :.Eal biolidiiy ~ You can 'Yi1it the Wadoa, en;a, a hoC ... • a tik (CM' Yicw "°"' inaW tile!), ba¥e Rdo'1 ... read -fun. (Ala~ aad the .ilciviba. It 10 Lin. • the .. ~ locaccd oa me aomu of Adinpon and Newport~ in TeYinJdi hdi. A jor.>ul bolida1 m J'O'I aad )"OUI lm>citc furry &imda. \ /W ~ .,,, ...... Ml "'9) 8521 ,,. i-lllllil CMJ!llft.~&.al Rebelrun Kennel: loving, personalized care for your pet 0R.ebc:frun K.cnncl is a small, ICICU.tt family-owned boarding ~ located withln a 6vc-mimnc drive of john Wayne Airpon. Originally used cxduaivdy fur bouai.ng the show cl.op of Bob and Love &nghan. the air- cOOdiDoncd lc.mncl is now open to provide 24-bour catt for dop who arc acc:ustomcd to a loving family environment. The Bangfwu Im on the pranisa and care for each dog as a family member. The ~ yanls aaiommodatc the mM aaivc breeds, QfTering regular cun:Uc pCriods duougnout cbe day. Oop ace Ctd bralc&ac and dinna (Eubnuba Lamb and Rice or an owner-provided diec) aod pa, J>cdtimt UQtl for thole dop who art no< on rurricud caloric dicu. ThCR ace plenty of tennis balls aod time co pby as well u n.c. Bar.Iv and grooming arc available upon request. All owners ace required to provide documentation verifying that aidi dog has current vaccinations in ordct to protea the health of each pct. The Wind is open for inspection by dUcaning pct awncn and we wdcomc owners ro visit their pea during long-tmn visirs. A oomplctdy fenced grass yard is provided for owner/dog playtime. Advance rac:rvarions ate always ru:om.mmded due to Rcbdnan's policy of limiting the number of dop who can be aca>mrnodat.cd and giw:n individual care. Their goal ism have happy cusromcn-caninc and human. &IN/nut Ki1fMf. wishi"fJ'I" • htl/'1~ii1«ttJn16120312 Riwnitk Driw;,, Surw Au Hrifhts. CAI/ (lU) 751-S068. .. lak. II l u l lUI .............. _, frua ftAU ~I II hitlM1 tD1k.: ; •ll"i« lflbl 'Ii .......... ClaClllM• ...... oltbt mtaUnu & onaamm •• m ,.,_.Ila•• wtr I ' 'I ' cu deflate that re..laf1att aad obstruct a do(a anw..v, or tniufed CID ClUN fllll ttomadl blodraaal \ ~ CID alto block "J(l!OI pd'a ........ & dleatiw bad. \~rn 1 1 ' 111 If lncaW 11 poiaoooaa for both cab & "°0- 1 Ill It'• Dot llDCIOIDIDOD for cab or .... to c:bew oa Qdrical corU. Always check for frayed liCbt c:orU that COllJd caUM abod or buru & rmanlla'doo't law petJ ............ with CANDIES BURNING. 11 I AD l1Ptt cu .,u.tu, wMdl caa caue MWl"I t.taul .._,. or become w,..t ID their ...atiJe ........ wWdl Qll cat"' tlllir ......... Plwe seek hmnediate vetrrimry attention for any of the above situatioul COSTA MESA BMK PMK orandR~ngcetebrattOn and .._,\V1-1aa'1 Fundratser • • ., . Gifts, Vendors, Holiday Pictures, Tile Painting and much more! Get your new Bark Park T-Shirt and "Bark Park Dogs" ZOO 1 Calendar Doily Pilot MURAL ' CONTINUED FROM 1 band, Jack, got the idea to beautify the school where their three children -Mariah, 9, Keegan. 8, and Seneca, 6 - attend. Jack Jakosky is also an alumnus of Newport mementary. •1t is truly a vision of Jack's . to bring life to the building,• his wife said. In August 1999, Mia Tavanotti was asked by Jack Jakosky if she could do a set of nine mosaic murals represent- ing "The Peninsula." Tavonatti, a Newport Beach illustrator and painter, had never done a mosaic before. •1 said "absolutely.' To me, [mosaic) is just another medi- um.• Tavonatti said. The murals will be publicly unveiled Saturday in a dedi- cation ceremony at the school. Each 3-foot by 7-foot mural took an average of 300 hours to complete, with the two slight- ly larger pieces taking 350 hours. Tavonatti used thou- sands of tiles to create the nine incredibly detailed works of art. The first mural Tavonatti did, "Funzone," uses only 30 colors. But the palette grew to around 500 colors by the time •Sealife," the ninth mural, was completed. "To get depth, you need get light color, then a little darker and a little darker,• Tavonatti said. "I had a hard time trying to find a light yellow.• The mosaics cost about $5,000 each. No school funds were involved. The money for the project came from pnvate donors including RESULTS CONTINUED FROM 1 council candidate, said she is glad to have finality. ·rm thrilled.· she said. "Now that we know what the full composition of the City Council is going to be for the next four years, I'm very happy that I've won and I'm looking forward to working to preserve and enhance the quality of We ADVERTISEMENT \ Councilman Tod Ridgeway, the Segerstroms and a number of community associations. Brass plaques with donors names will be placed above the art- work. ·u·s a community gift of art that happens to be on a public school,· Shannon Jakosky said. The Jakoskys have been very active in the sChool, help- ing to build the millennium wall and the kindergarten playground, among other things. •t don't think there's a child here that can't relate to any of these murals,• said Shannon Jakosky, whose next project is to start an arts and garden club to support more school pro- jects. To create each mural, Mia Tavonatti used a process called the ·indirect method.• She would enlarge her drawing to full size, tape it to a wor1'station and then the sisters would glue tiles to it face down. Once that was complete. the work moved to another site, where it was mounted on a backing board covered with a type of mortar. in Costa Mesa that I've come to love. It certainly was a bard- fought campaign by all 11 can- didates and my hat goes off to every candidate who was unsuccessful. I hope they will continue to be active in com- munity affairs so we can achieve the best for Costa Mesa.· Cowan said she is also excit- ed to continue her service to Costa Mesa resident and pleased the election is over. The close race between Upon drying, the mural was flipped over and the paper removed. Then the mural was grout- ed for a smooth finish. Parent Paul McKelvey donated bis skill and ti.me to install the murals onto the front of the school building, welding them into place. ·When the sun hits them, they're gorgeous,· said Tara 'lavonatti. Principal Denise Knutsen said she especially likes the mural that shows junior life- guards running on the beach. "It depicts how active our kids are here,• she said. Knutsen said she thinks beautifying the campus is important to the students' state· of mind, giving them a place to be proud of. Children at the school seem to adore the new artwork. "So far, from what I can tell, the surfer is their favorite,• Mia Tavonatti said. But everyone seems to like something different. • 1 like the surfing one because it's kinda rool with the waves,• Tara Green, 6, said. Her friend, Markie Ramage, 6, liked the seashells because "they're pretty.• • 1 like the pier.• said Michael Hafer, 6. "What one do you like best?" the first-grader asked bis mother, Betty Hafer. ·1 d9n't know,• she said. "They're all wonderful. Hafer, who has seen three of her children pass through Newport Elementary over the years and has two -Michael and 11-year-old Kortney - there now, said the mosaics are a great improvement "The broken tiles were looking a little sad,• she said. Robinson and Somers for the third council seat was not the only unusual part of this year's election. The city attorney's office on Tuesday concluded an investi- gation into a resident's allega- tion that St.eel filed invalid nom- ination documentation and should not have been in the running for a council seat. Costa Mesa resident Michael Szkaradek, who had previously run against St.eel in a 1986 Oty Council election, SCHOOL CONTINUED FROM 1 was discovered Friday, having occurred between Wednes- day night and Friday morn- ing, while other sites were hit between Friday night and early Sunday morning, Jetta said. Although police have no suspects yet, vandals are often caught when they com- mit another act, or by brag- ging about what they've done, said Sgt. Steve Shul- man of the Newport Beach Police Department. District officials said they will work with the police to find the vandals. #We do have some vandal- ism and it's not only costly but demoralizing,• said Supt. Robert Barbot. ·One of the things we try to do is make the community realize that FOURTH CONTINUED FROM 1 ing up to July 4 , 2000, cops collared about 150 people on party-related arrests. "Basically, that's what we have to measure success,· sa.id Sgt. Jim Kaminsky, an officer who works on the "problem- oriented policing• program for West Newport and will attend tonight's forum. But low arrest levels aren't the only criteria the police -or the community-cares about. What matters. said both Silcock and Kaminsky, is the effort to come up with a polic- ing approach that not only low- claimed that one of the signa- tures oo Steel's nominating peti- tion was forged and that the councilman-elect should be barred from taking office. Steel has denied any wrong- doing. The Registrar's office val- idated Steel's nomination peti- tion. Based on the investigation, Qty Atty. Jeny Scheer released a recommendation Tuesday that the council swear in Steel with Cowan and Robinson. •There is no legally required NMiom1 Car Proftaion Socifty (Nac<At) c&n one of dtc kw ,..._,,. caum 111 me Uaiud Saas. for a onMime fee. cm w: "'u.1 into me p«OglMl am out ma.. 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'Mtdnesdoy, November 29, 2000 7 this is not the district'• facility but the community's facility, because lt takes tax dollars to fix Lt.• Although district reports are rtlll being compiled, Bar- bot said, there were some similarities among thellli sug- gesting that it may be the work of a single group of van- dals. #We just don't know yet,• be said. ·we hope that's the case because it means we don't have a real problem brewing out there.# In addition to this most recent rash, several cases of reported vandalism last spring -including Corona del Mar and Newport Heights -could suggest otherwise. There were two incidents · of fires being set in boys' bathrooms at Corona del Mar and an incident in wtuch a vandal spray-painted profani- ties on walls and knocked over large trash bins. Al New- ers arrest levels but also pro- duces a moderately civilized holiday party scene. Silcock said it's that second goal that doesn't seem lo have been met yet. "Overall, it went pretty well last year,• he said of the Fowth of July holiday. "The residents understand that and accept that, but they're a little upset about people urinating in the streets,· vomiting in yards and othe rwise behaving like drunken boors. Silcock said he hopes to find out what solutions could address those problems at tonight's forum. ·could they bring m porta- potties? I don't know. It's a good idea, maybe,• he said action for the counal to lalce regarding the Szkaradek charges concerning council member-elect Steel,• Scheer stated in the recommendation. •Outside counsel advises that a voter may file an election con· test in Supenor Court.• Sz.k.aradek said he does not plan to file a contest at th.lS time. Steel said the ordeal was •much ado about nothing.· "The (allegations) were so shocking and unbelievable, l even stayed here all week port Heights, someone stuck a lighter through a partially open window, igniting paper art decorations. ln another case that same week, vandals heaved more than a dozen bags of compost into Newport Harbor Hig:b's 50-meter pool. And at the pri- vate Carden Hall School, someone climbed onto the roof and urinated on the prtn- cipal's desk through an open skylight. And these are the incidents reported to police. Custodians dean up graffiti and many other acts ol vandalism before people have a chance to see the damage, Barbot said. to dlscourage such acts. District policy for vandal- ism, he added, is strict. lf school offiiials identify the culprit or culprits, they will be made to pay for damages even if it means paying lawyers and laking the case to court, Barbot said. Kaminsky said the depart- ment lalces public obnoxious- ness senously, even if it's just a drunk answering the call of nature in an alley. •We take the stance that while we don't mind anybody haVlng a party. we want every- one to enjoy the Fourth in a safe manner,· Kaminsky said. • U laws are broken, we have to enforce the law.· Whether the panel results in any dramatic changes of the pobce's enforcement approadl. Stlcock said he thinks there's value in airing resident's opin- ions. "It's a matter of le tting peo- ple vent.· he said. "Let them talk with each other and let them listen to each other.• mstead of going away for Than.ksg:lving as I planned,• he said. "I'm look.mg forward to movmg on so I can serve on the council and address the real issues. I think we'll be able to work together well. We have our differences, but that's OK. With (Cowan) on the far left and me on the far right it will be interesting. I think it's good to have a diversity of opinions on the council so everyone is rep- resented. We'll see who pre- vails.· Sunnm Kennels invites you to its Open House Locaud ·on l:hc amny aide of chc IUUt. • come visit 5Uanaft Kmnds durins ia Opm Howe cdebnrloo on s.twday. Dec. 9 Ud Sunday. Die. 10 born noon lO 4 p.m. You'U kM Olaf bcautifu.I new pool facilicy for dop. loaled M 20311 Ri¥midr Dmr in Sanca AN Hcigbca. SuftNft KeMds pf0¥idcs am lirgc ~ 1ra1 a8d OUldoot nuia. 111 air ooadltioncdlbeattd and ~Ule-<lOClooUed berMi .... daily nrim and p1aymne. and h}'drochuapy '°' m:upcnliQg and .nhrilic dop. 0op I« at1Cittd '°"' Oma • day in eicbcr • large play yud ot SO-'-ol cxn::iK • nan.~• a~ k.mnd buildiag for~ andrr 25 poUnda. Owing our Opr:n 1-lowe. 70" CJ>Uld win a ~ -.y for 10'&f fuoritie caniod We wiab rou aod ,our favorite fiany (ricftds • -and biippy bolida~ and m17 '°"' enjoy die pace oltht ~ . .s--K-iitll is --al 2<82.1 RiwniM on-.. ~ ..... HtJillo. /W ..w 'iafarJllMlitM. 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Tony Altobelli DAILY PILOT HUNTINGTON BEACH There were moments of brilliance and moments of head-scratching frustration for the Newport Harbor High boys basketball team in Tues- day's season-opening 73-52 non- league win over host Huntington Beach. •It all depends on which quarter we're talking about,• Newport Coach Larry Hirst said. ·on offense and defense we had some very pos- itive spurts and then we had times were we struggled.• A good example of this up-and- down exhibition came from junior JC FOOTBALL All-Am.erica laurels go to OCC's Ja.nzon • Pirates' linebacker is a second-team choice; Ben Fredrickson, Eddie Johnson earn honorable mention recognition on dream teams. Steve Virgen DAILY PILOT Janzon Fredrickson Johnson COSTA tviESA -The news is spreading about the Orange Coast College football team, not just locally, but nation- ally. OCC outside linebacker Martin Janzon, tight end Ben Fredrickson and punter Eddie Johnson, all sophomores, have been recognized nationally by J.C. Grid-Wire, which released its All- American teain Tuesday. J.C. Grid-Wire, a national publi- cation, placed Janzon on the sec- ond -team defense. The 6 -foot-3, 220-pounder from Sweden has 124 tackles. Fredric kson and Johnson earned honorable mention laurels. Fredrickson, who is ta.king at least five recruiting trips in the com- ing weeks including Temple, caught 32 passes for 427 yards and three touchdowns. Johnson, a Newport Harbor High product who has also seen time at quarterb<.tck and is sought after by Tennessee, led the Mission Confer- ence Central Division with a 38.9 punting average. He also averages 4.8 seconds of hang time and his season-best was 73 yards. Tony Melum. After struggling in the first half, the 6-foot-6 center came alive, scoring 18 of bis 22 points and grabbing seven of his 10 rebounds in the final two quarters. ·we made some adjustments at halftime and we tried to work on our inside game,• blirst said. •He's a very talented young man when he puts bis mind to it. • Senior guard Aaron Yamat chipped in with 17 points, while junior Greg Perrine added 13 points. Newport's defense was strong early and forced Huntington Beach into five turnovers on its first six pos- sessions, while in the process, jump- ing out to a 9-3 advantage. Huntington Beach used a spell of C osta Mesa Hlgh'sMike Payne {above) goes up fora shot agalmt the preuure of Loara'1 Bryson Hawkes. At right. Loara'1 Nate Von Acben {21) and Costa Mesa's Steve Whittaker battle for a rebound ln Tuesday's season opener for both f.eaml. DON LEACH 1 DAl.Y PILOT I OYSHOOPS bot shooting to stay in the game, bit- ting 5 of 6 from the field and trailed only by three after one quarter. Newport never trailed in the con- test as its defense continued to suf- focate the Oilers. Perrine had three steals in the first minute of the second quarter and helped Newport grab a more comfortable advantage. Yarnal scored six of the Sailors' 13 points, while the Oilers were held to four, extending the lead to 29-17. lbe Sailors took advantage of Melum's size advantage as he scored 11 of Newport's 21 third- qua.rter points. •Some of our guys might have bad some first-game--of-the-season jitters early, but we started to play ·better offensively in the second half,. Hirst said. Huntington Beach tried to keep it close behind the play of Drew Janovick's 15 points, but the Sailors' lead never dropped belQw 12 in the second half. Newport went on a 6-0 run to end the third quarter and gave the Sailors a 50-31 advantage. the fourth quarter, including senior Jordan Spigner (seven polnts) and freshman Jamie Diefenbach (six points). •1t•s good to know that any of our guys can go into a situation and be productive," Hirst said. "With only 10 guys, everyone bas to be ready at ·an times.· NOMVCMll The fourth quarter became a free-throw fest for the Oilers, as Newport's defense softened up. Huntington Beach scored 13 of its 21 points from the charity stripe. '*-'-' 73, ~ 8uot 52 Newport Harbor 16 13 21 23 • 73 Huntington Beach 13 4 14 21 -52 Nftwport Hert.or -Melum 22, •we let down defensively down the stretch,• Hirst said. •But it's the first game of the year, there's not enough room in your paper to list all the things we can improve on.• . Yam.ti 17, Perrine 13, Spigner 7, Diefenbach 6, Peterson 4, Yoong 3, Hill 1, c:ameron 0, PajeYlc 0. 3 pt. goals -Perrine 2, Spigner 1, Yamal 1. A bright spot. for Hirst's squad was that six different players or 60% of the entire team scored points in ....,tlngton llNdt -Janovidc 15, DeHart 9, Sullivan 6, Harrison 6, Balley S, VanVoorhis 4, Kramer 2. Nitolama 2, Kokubin 2, Jaso 1. 3 pt. goals -Janovkk 3. Loata sinks Mesa,61-49 •Mustangs' second-half rally falls short. Richard Dunn DAILY PILOT ANAHEIM -If Costa Mesa High's boys basketball team could only count the second half of Tuesday's sea- son opener against host Loara, Coach Bob Serven's young Mustangs would have victory No. 1 in the 2000-01 campaign. But, now that it's the real season -not s~er league or weekend pickup ball -all outings go into the book. "It's a good first game for us,• Serven said, after his team absorbed a 61-49 set- back in the first round of the Loara Tournament, in which the Saxons used a successful half-court trap. "They're a hard team to play because of all the trap- ping and doubling, but it gives us an opportunity to play against doubling. We're . still young (five juniors and one sophomore) and this game gave us an opportunity to find some of our weakness- es. For some of our guys, it's their first time playing varsity basketball. The summer is not varsity basketball.• After Loara built a sizable 39-20 halftime lead, the Mus- tangs outscored the Saxons in the third quarter, 14-7, then pulled to within eight points in the fourth quarteT. Mesa junior guard Nick Cabico netted a three-pointer early in the final quarter, then senior teammate Steve Whit- . taker (game-high 15 points) drained a long bomb with 4:28 left in the game to cut the Mustangs' deficit to 48-40. But that's as close as Costa Mesa would get. ·we need better post play,• Serven said. "Tbree- pointers are part of our game, sure, but we got beat up a lit- .tie inside. (Senior l>-foot-7 center Mike Payne) is our only guy with any size.• BOYS HOOPS Whlttake r (five three- pointers), starting guard Chad Valdli (two) and back- up guards David Conte (two) and Cabico (one) produced the long-distance fireworks for the Mustangs. But Loara's tough defense and balanced attack was too much for Mesa to overcome. The Saxons, sparked by Nate Von Achen's 20 rebounds (five offensive) and three players in double scor- ing figures, held a 15-12 lead by first quarter's end. In the second quarter, however, Loara pulled away with an opening 11-0 scoring run. before outscoring Mesa, 24-8. "After the second quarter, we were so far behind it was a tough road to hoe,• said Serven, whose team shot 31 % from the field (19 of 61), while Loara shot 39% (24 of 62). To start the third quarter, both teams shot poorly - Mesa missed its first eight shot attempts, Loara its first 10. But Whittaker, Vakili and Payne hel~ get Mesa to within 43-34, until Loara's Bryce Sheldon canned a buzzer-beating three-pointer. Payne finished with 11 rebounds, six points, three blocked shots and one steal, while Conte had 10 points off the bench. The Mustangs will play El Modena in a consolation quarterfinal Thursday at Loara at 5 p.m. Low~ '&:l.ull:~ 41 .....,,0-WW CGlta M9a t2 • 1• 15 •• Loera 15 24 7 15 • 61 c..e. ..... '9wlw' ~ 2, co.. 0. ~ 15. v.klli 10, llgglo 0. ~ 0. fNga9D 0. Oatll 0. Clblc:o f; c.onte 10. ).cit. toell • ~-s. ..,... 2, '°'* 2, CMlko 1. ltOllled out • NoM. .._. • .,_ 12, \llOl'I ""'*' '· Molm It~ I,.._.. 2, 111g11t 7, Sheldon 11, ~o ~ toell · lrennen 2, hldon l. ltteM I, ~I. fouled out.,._. • Corona del Mar junior tennis standout had to wait for her time to come, and when it did, she soared to the top. RkNrdOunn 0Nt.Y Pl.or With home schooling, private tuton and ten.nil inltructton. along with the usual travel on the So\lthem Calilomla Tennis Allodatioa junior drcu.it. Brtttany Reitz WU a one-girl bend. • Now, lh8'1 jomm1ng with an entire ordMiltra. ·rd always beard about higb ICbool tennll bl general and it Uwa)"l .,,.,..ied to me. rd &IW•r wenllld to putldpete 911 a tMm. laid M&tl. a~ wbo plaJ9d No. 2 .moi. ttdl ....on ,. Corona de1 Mar, Wbk:b ~ tbe CIP SOutbli'D Settbi· DIWlaD IV championship last week. Last year, the Newport Cout reMent played three nonlelgue matches for Mater Det. but luted only 28 days at the &ult.a Ana-bued paiochJal school and even lea time on the teDDil teem. TbiDgl dkln't mlz at Mater Del. IO Reitz, Who WU home ltbooled during eighth and ninth gtedel, tramferNd to St. Marvuet'1 ln San Juan Ca.ptma.no. Not to play teDnJI, but for ac.demia. • R.etz WU comfortable el lbe private St.~ wbere the attended fJlth tbroUgb MWIDlb gr.-. But • 30-mlDutit drtw Mcb way to dally tennm pntti w SEERErTZMGll • .. SPORTS \~.day, NoYember 29. 2000 9 lllLS GOLF Corona del Mar ... golfers finish up GIRLS HOOPS BarollS stop Sailors in the opener, 72-31 • Whitfield makes a strong prep debut for Newport Harbor. 1\ very nice Day for Mustangs • Sharon Day scores three goals, assists on two others as Costa Mesa breezes, 5-0. ' TEMECtn.A -Corona del Mar High seniors Allison Sdlauppner and Taylor McCormick concluded their final prep season of girls golf Tuesday at the CIF-WSCGA championships at the SCGA Members Course. Schauppner shot 18-over- NIGH SCHOOL GIR1S SOCCll Goalies Nichelle Janti (three saves) and Chelsea Soria (five saves) were backed up by some sterling defensive efforts from Mae Powers, Jamie Schroeder, Devin Denman, Sarah Small- comb and Paride Loera. Sailors stop Edison. 2-1 COSTA MESA -The Newport Harbor High girts soccer team overcame a t -0 seoond-half defidt to cl.aim a 2-1 sea.son- ope.ning nonleague win over visiting Edison Tuesday at the Harper Commu- nity Center. ' par 90, while McConnick carded a 95 on the layout CdM Coach Mike Stark- weather said had extremely difficult pin placements. NEWPORT BEACH Newport Harbor High fresh- man Jilllanne Whitfield opened her varsity girls bas- ketball career with a team- high 12 points, but the visit- ing Sailors were defeated, 72- 31, by Fountain Valley in a nonleague game Tuesday. COSTA MESA -Costa Mesa High girls soccer got off on the right foot Tues- day as Sharon Day exploded for a hat trick and added a pair of assists to share in every .score as tbe Mustangs belted visiting Garden Grove, 5-0, in the season opener for both teams. Day's three goals, with assists on scores by Katie Roche and Robyn Weber were more than enough for a defense which suffocated Garden Grove. Eagles open with 1-0 win COSTA MESA -Junio1r Artis Reynolds scored on a penalty kick in the first half and host Estancia High made it stand up for a 1-0 nonleague season- opening girls soccer triumph over 1\J.stin Tuesday. Asia Ingram anchored the shutout in goal for the Eagles. Attei-Edison (0-2) opened the scoring in the 51th minute, Newport senior Lau- ra Kauth converted an assist from junior Tory Manchester to even the score in the 64th minute. Harbor's Amy Burlingham netted the game-winner in tbe 19th minute, on an assist by fellow sophomore Taryn Flarn- son. The event featured 110 of • the top qualifiers from all of Southern California in as close to a state championship , as prep girls golf has. Lindsay Woller had 12 rebounds to go with her four points for the Sailors, who received four pomts and four assists from NadJa Topalovic. "Our defense was just great,• said Coach Dan Johnson. SCHEDULE TOOAY ........ C*9e men ·~ •t C.I StaU l°' ~7pm Comm\ll'fty coffe9e women -Or ww,ie Co.st n s.M• htbM' 5 p.m. High sctlOOI glrit • Cet~al City at E nanoa, S;lO p.m.; Cofla Me. at 8elfflow9< ~ ¥l NoVe Oilnw Academy. 6 pm •loces Hql IChool ~ • Cotona del MM n El TOlo. ).15ptn., ~ nCorta~. l IS pm • High ldlool g;ril • Oce"' View n COi~ del Mer. ):15 pm .... polo Higll ld!OOI gitll • Cotona <Ml M., at £1 ~):15p.m HELP WANTED Newport baseball Newport Harbor High var- sity baseball coach Jim Kiefer is searching for head coach on the frosh/soph level for the Sailors on a walk-on basis. Interested, and qualified, parties should contact Athlet- ic Director Enc Tweit at (949) 515-6308. Newport returns to action Saturday at 3:30 p.m. against Esperanza in the opener of the University Tournament. NOHUAG411 ~ VAUE.Y 72. NEWPORT 31 Score by Quwten Newport Harbor 7 10 4 10 • 31 Fountain Vall~ 14 20 27 11 • 72 Newport H.arbot -Whrtfleld 12, Woller 4, T0palovlc 4, Campbell 3, IC~rn 2, Cti1illo 2, Broolls 2. VIKqUel 1. Mrno 1, Undsay 0, G<>rm4n O fountal.n Valley· Uch1zono 16, Gutlefrez 10, 80fdcosh 10, Anderson 8, Cheung 8, Griffo 7, Courtney 4, ZarUnan 3, Cohara 2 31>1-goals • Uchizono 2 NONUAGlll CoM 64, Los Alo9Gos ]5 5cx>t9 by Qulwt.n C0<ona del Mar 22 14 19 9 -64 Los AmlgO\ 10 8 9 8 -35 Cof'Ot'\11 del Mar -IC. McCoy 16, J. McCoy 12, Kllen 7, Gruber 7, Hawluns 6, K.aw.u 4, Snell 4, Luu 4, Pham 2, Ott«bten 1, M~ 1. Marks 0, Alateha 0 3-pt goal\· Kawata 1, !Chen I, Gf'\.lber 1. fouled out r Hawkins. Los Amigos -Sanchez 10, Vtndhum 8, Curiel 7, Nguyen !">, Cardoza 2, Catron 2, Rivera 1 3-pt goals • Curiel 1 Fouled out .~. WATER POLO UC Irvine's Newland Coach of the Year IRVINE -UC lrvine's Ted Newland, a Costa Mesa resi- dent, has been named Moun- tain Pad.fie Sports Federation Coach of the Year in men's water polo. ln his 35th season as UCl's coach , he guided .his Anteaters to a 20-7 record and they are the No. 1 seed in the upcoming MPSP champi- onship tournament. Newland, who has the most all-time wins among all NCAA men's water polo coaches, ends this season with a career record of 663- 288-5, all at UC lrvine. He bas directed UCI to three national titles, including a 30-0 season in 1982. UCI bas finished in the nation's top five 23 times in the past 31 years. Corona del Mar opens season with 64-35 victory ' •Corona del Mar erases a rough start for first nonleague decision. Steve Virgen DAILY PILOT FOUNTAIN VALLEY -Though its s<>ason began a bit on the rough side, the Corona del Mar High girls basketbalJ team quick.Jy round its winning formula to score a 64·35 nonleague victory over host Los Amigos Tuesday. That rough side: Los Amigos jumped out to a 6..Q lead and Sea Kingi. Coach Elbert Davis called a timeout. That winnmg fonnula derense, mtens1ty and constant hustle. After Davis' timeout, CdM caught Los Ami· gos at 9-9 and went on a 13-1 run to close out the first quarter. And t.tie Sea Kings never looked back. In HIGH SCHOOL GIRU HOOPS fact, Cd.M's defense never allowed the Lobos to score stx. straight points again. "Things didn't go our way the start of that first quarter,• Davis said. "But, if we put forth the effort every minute, things will start going our way.· C"dM senior Kristin McCoy finished with a gdme-tugh 16 points and 13 rebounds. Jackie McCoy scored 12 points, while Andrea Gruber and Kellyann IOien fimbed with seven each. Los Amigos ~~ the ga.g>e }Vith a full-court press alter scoang its first basket. The Lobos scored twice after tumoveJS from the press and Odvis called the timeout. Then, the Sea Kings woke up. CdM's defense accounted for 19 Los Amigos turnovers. "They played with the passion that I wanted them to play with,• Davis said. ~!--.;-.' .. ,.:.\.: ... :. REITZ CONTINUED FROM 8 too grueling, so Reitz finally decided to transfer to CdM, which was more than happy to accommodate the highly touted junior on its team. But C.IF section officials balked and forced Reitz to sit out unW Oct. 16, before giving her pennission to play on Coach Andy Stewart's squad, ranked No. 1 wire-to-wire in Orange County and CIF Division fV in 2000. "Would we have won CIF without (Reitz)? I don't know. But she lost only one match in the CIF playoffs,• said Stewart, whose team already had a standout in sophomore Anne Yelsey, before Reitz joined the team. Reitz posted a 34-5 record this season, including three losses by default when she came down with bronchitis against UniveBity. Her only other setbacks were against San Marino's Luana Magnani and Cd.M teammate Yelsey for the Pacific Coast League singles title Nov. 2, with Yelsey winning a riveting decision, 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, in 2:15 and one game in the second set featuring 13 deuces. Reitz, sbll alive in the CIF individual singles championships Thursday and Friday at the Claremont Oub, provided CdM with an incredible one-two punch at first and second singles in the second half of the season. ·wrth Brittany and Anne, I feel pretty solid in singles, going up against any team in Southern California,• said Stewart, whose progr)lID was relegated to Division rv this year, after decades in the largest (or seemingly toughest) division in the section, because section officials prohibited move-ups in sports with enrollment-based playoffs. Reitz, meanwhile, had her own issues. •1 transferred from Mater Dei to St. Margaret's last year strictly for academics and not related to tennis, but they (CJF ::.·,... •• '"'~ ........ .. . " .. . ·. ·~ ' .. ~· . .. ~ '..I .. ~ .. ""' i.Jlll Kissa Tyler had six saves for Harbor. officials) viewed it ditferently. • she said. •Tuey didn't want people changing from school to school, like someone wanting to go to a better football team or whatever. I think they used me as a scapegoat. I thought it was unfair (to be llleligible unW Oct. 16). • 1 wanted to play teruus for Corona del Mar and they prevented me from doing that the first half of the season.· Reitz, whose goals indude playing tennis at a top college and one day running her own corporation, is polished on the court and m the classroom. But she isn't one of those child protege stones, where youngsters are born with rackets in hand and pro tow on the agenda. No, Reitz instead was a swimmer and soccer player. Then, one day, her parents stuck a tennis racket in her hand at age 9 and she fell in love. Ojai-based Slop Redondo was Reitz's first private coach. She still trains Wlth Redondo. but also is coached by Scott Davis of Newport Beach Tennis Club. Reitz's introduction to tennis came under former junior director Sam Olson at the Salboa Bay Oub Racquet Club. Now, alter sweeping her three sets in the CIF Division fV hnals against Calabasas last week at the Claremont Oub, 6-0, 6-1, 6-0, Reitz has been able to experience the zenith of team play. •I'm just glad I could be able to go out and help Corona del Mar High School any way I could,· said Reitz, the Daily Pilot Athlete of the Week. ·we have some great players on the team. There isn't any doubt in anybody's mind that we could play against the top competition in any division. I really love the girls on the team and it's just a privilege to play for Corona del Mar High School.· At this point, with set and match in band, the fee.lings are mutual. rof AFE\V WORmTO WOKKR)l YOU ~~Mi~~ PlaCE Ilnmal ml ___ , Mortuary * CNpel Cremation 110 Broadway Costa Mesa 842-9150 • • Polley Rules uucf dtudlines are subjec:t 10 d1ange without notice. 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