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Home My WebLink About2000-12-16 - Orange Coast PilotI i ( . . . . . ....... MMISIAll Look ..... lor ...... .... ...... , ..... SERVING THE NEWPORT -~SA COMMUNmES SINCE 1907. ON 1HE WEB: WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM WEEKEND -DECEMBER 16-17, 2000 Harbor set to kick off parade •Huge crowds are expected to attend the 92nd annual Christmas Boat Parade festivities at Newport Bay. MMhls Winkler DAILY PILOT NEWPORT BEACH -One mil- lion people in seven days. Ninety-two years of history. Hundreds of boats. And lights too plentiful to count. The Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade superlatives keep get- ting better every year, and residents and visitors will gather around the bay Sunday night to kick off this year's festivities. Considered by some to be one of ''Our lives have been totally destroyed. Its destroyed my family. Its destroyed my marriage. There,s a hole in my heart, this nothingness that no one can repair. ,, -Pam Wiener the top holiday events in the nation, Italian gondolier John Scarpa and Joseph Beek, one of the city's founders, started the parade as the Tournament of Lights in 1908. A total of eight boats skippered around the harbor, illuminated by Japanese lanterns and led by Scarpa's gondola. SEE PARADE PAGE A1 2 PHOTOS BY GRE<i FRY I DAA.V Pl.OT Isabella Wiener, rtgbt. and Justin Weinsteln. 14, middle, embrace Pam Wiener after the sentencing of Steven Allen Abrams, who was convicted of mun:lerlng their family member, Brandon Wiener, and Sierra Soto. Above, Pam Wiener fields questions. Convicted playground killer to serve life term without the possibility of parole for murdering two preschoolers. • pnson plowed his monstrous 1967 Cadillac through the Southcoast Early Childhood Leaming Center's playground in Costa Mesa. 0...,. 8harath DAILY PlloT Steven Allen Abrams was sentenced to We in prison without the possibility or parole. lbe sentencing brought to an end a 1 112- yeer ordeal for the families of Brandon Wiener, 3, and Sierra Soto, 4, who were mur- dered May 3, 1999, when Abrams, 39, Five others were injW'ed in the tragic incident, and several small children saw Abrams as be embarked on the psychotic rampage. trying to pin down as many vic- tims as be could. SANTA ANA -Pam Wiener's anguished cries pierced the dead silence of a packed courtroom Friday morning as St. John church to hold its first posada of the season W..-Mer Kho DM.Y PILoT St. John the Baptist Roman Catbolic Church in COila Mesa will pllt aa tti ftnt ~of the year at 6 p.m. SUnday to c.IMnte the Chritt-.. , ... aa. n. paMda, a Catbolk: celebra· tloa c:m•memoratlDg Mary and J01eph'1 journey lnto Bethlehem, ts a nine-day affair. Tbe nm c:erem~ ny wW tUe ~at 9831 Cornwall Drive, HUntlngtGD 8eKb. l!adl ct.y"t c:1l1twillba --up to Chrllllw Wll be bild al ...... ~ bame,.,. .. allll'IOm· tkJlll IMrft not,. .... .......,, Sii POSADA M8 AU SEE ABRAMS PAGE A12 IOUllY WlllU THE SLEIGH'S EDGING QOSER ..• lhlN\ not~ dme left. &At U1 know whllt\ on "/fA/l wllt'I IM WI hoeldlly~The~Nat· run•..,..... end,,-...,..'° .... ~of ...... tD .. ............ Wlc.\be ;..,..••w•••br ...... ,,.sa• •s ..... ........ ,.. ... ... ...... ,.. .. , .... ... ...................... ........... t . • ' -ii --~ ..• ~····. ~ ....... -~ ·a ~': ·~~. . . .. ~ ' ... --.... --·~ tt. ,. Jon Deverlan wtlhdaogtM Maddie, 19 months, and son Connor, 3,cbeck outhollday decorations at tbeSasco Co. boat Friday at Dover Shores. SEAN 1-W.ilR I DAl.Y Pl.OT Annexation efforts may face delays • State legislation to ensure construction of homes is needed, Newport Beach officials say. Mathis Winkler OAJLY PILOT NEWPORT BEACH -The proposed annexallon of Newport Coast could be delayed for six months after oty officials dead· ed to draft state legislation to guarantee the construction of 825 more homes in the area. The move is expected to push back the ten- tative annexation date from July to January 2002, unless the Legislature accepts the pro- posal as an urgency bill, which would become effective imrnediateJy after the governor signs 1t and could Jet the annexation go ahead as planned. That's much shorter thart the alternative, said Deputy City Manager Dave Kill, who added that a failure to guarantee the planned development could postpone complete annexation for years. u People can City Council love or hate the members unani-mously approved Irvine Co., but plans in September it's their land to annex the wealthy neighbor-and they have hood south of New-a right to voice port Beach. u the annexation their opinion IS successful, the on it.,, city has pledged to pay the area's resi-Dave Kiff dents $18 million over the next 15 deputy city manager years and to set aside an addltional $7 million to build a ovic center as compensa- tion for taxes and special levies for streets, parks and schools in the area. Newport Coast would add 4,885 acres and about 4,200 residents to the city. Eventually, 11,000 people are expected to live in the area. As the sole landowner, the Irvine Co. could oppose the annexation and require a vote by Newport Coast residents, Kilt said. He added that under a development agreement between the company and the city. the company also has the right to ask for a phased annexation. which would take several years to complete. ·we have an obbgation to make sure that the landowner is satisfied,• Kiff said. •People can love or hate the Irvine Co., but irs their land and they have a ngbt to volce their opin- ion on it." Company officials said they backed the city's plans. •we're supportive of the city's adioos so that it will facilitate and potentially expedite the annexation of the coost.• Mid Mike Stock- still, a company spokesman. The reason the development could poten- tially be jeopo.rdlzed is that Newport Beach bas no certified Local Coastal Program. Orange County, wb.icb DOW governs Newport Coast as an unincorporated area. bas a pro- gram in place and OllD iaue pennils '° build the homes. Because the current law does not say if a SEE HOMES MGE A 11 1110 M • ...... ._ __ .., Ml a 11 A2 Saturday, December 16, 2000 Qndy Trone Christeson MORAL Of THE STORY It is a time to be together "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men." -Luke2:14 I recently spoke to a delightful group of women. The title of my talk was "The Gifts of Christmas,• and 1 shared about different gifts that nobody will want to return. The first gift I spoke about was the gift of fun times together. When I think back to past holidays, I remember special times with family and friends. I've had a delightful little book for 30 years called "Christmas is Together-time,• written by Charles Schulz. The cover shows Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang with great big smiles. Even the snowman in the background is smiling, and I can't help but smile every time I look at it. I love the title because Christmas is togeth- er time. It's a time to focus on and enjoy our relationships with God and with others. But to have time for others, I need to apply a principle I heard about years ago. The speaker said that if we all learned to live by the "IDM" principle, we would enjoy life more. I looked around the room and could tell that we were all trying to figure out what he meant. The speaker referred to the "lDM" princi- ple a few more times until he knew we couldn't stand it anymore. "The 'IDM' principle is the ability to say, 'It don't matter,'• he explained. Then he had us repeat it. He said we need lo be content with some things just being good enough, not perfect. Saying "it don't matter" to less essential things gives more time for what matters most. It may not be perfect grammar, but the message is applicable and the saying is memorable. "Christmas came much quicker this year,• a friend said. "I still don't know what to buy.• l told her about the gift of tun and the "IDM" principle. "l don't know what I'm afraid of. It's not like the Christmas police are going to barge in and haul me away for something I haven't done,• she said. l told her about some friends who are going on a short-term mission trip to India in January. They suggested that instead of exchanging gifts, we donate to the fund they're collecting to help with the needs of those where they will be ministering. "I like that Idea, but I also do want to give something,• she said. We talked about gifts that encourage togetherness such as games, puzzles or tick- ets to events. 1 told her about the fun I had over Thanksgiving with 17 family members, including eight grandchildren whose ages range from 10 months to 21 years. My nephew John had the great idea of having our own family Olympics. We drew names for partners, and then we •competed· in Foosball, bumper pool, boccie ball and a fun card games. Each team came up with a name and bat. My nephew David and I were the Cheerios team and wore Cheerios boxes on our head. Everybody, except the baby. played. I'll never forget the fun. The pictures are priceless. Let's give glory to God, and time to enjoy one another. After all, like Schulz said, Christmas is together time. And you can quote me on that. • CINDY 1ltANE otlUSTUON Is a Newport Beach res- ident who speaks frequently to parenting groups. She may~ reached via e-mail at c/ndyOonthegrow.com or through the mall at P.O. Box 614G-No. 565, Newport BelCh, CA 92658. llEADER§ HOllJNE (949)642~ .. OWST LUTHERAN CHUKH . Christ Luther.n Chutdl Is 1 Mluouri Synod Lutheran congregation thlt 1lms to rNCh out ind bring people lnto 1 IMng relltk>mhip with Jesus Ovlst through dynamic worship of God, vigor- ous study of his word, IOvtng are for one another 1nd committed support of his woric through- out the world. WOnhlp MNkes are on Saturday at 5 p.m. and SUnday at 8, 10 and 11 :30.1.m. Sunday school for 111agesIsat91.m. Chlld c.are Is provJded at all wonhlp services for children younger than 4. William B. Hemenway Is senior pastor. The church is at 760 Vtete>t'la St., Costa Mesa. (949) 631 -1611. Doily Pilot -IN THE SPIRIT Mesa Verde United Methodist Church Address: 1701 Baker Sl, Costa Mesa Telephone: (714) 919-8234 Web site: http://www.mesaverde ume.org Denomination: United Methodist Year chutt:h estlbtlshed: 1960 Service times: Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m .. adult Bible study meets at 8:30 a.m.; Sun- day School for kindergarten through high school youth meets at 10 a.pl. The fourth Sunday of the month is Cblldren's Sunday, except in the summer when it is every Sun- day. On Children Sunday, the children's choir sings and all children attend church with their parents for the first pa.rt or the worship service when there is a sermon prepared for them. Christmas Eve service: 10:30 p.m. Senior pastor: The Rev. Dick George Pastoral staff: Vicky Key, administrative assistant; Eliza Rubenstein, director of music ministry; and Suzanne Morgan, coor- dinator of religious education Size of congregation: 408 Makeup of congregation: Oose to 70% of the members are from the Mesa Verde com- munity, but increasingly, people are coming from Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach and even South County communities Oiild care: Available at both Sunday services Type of worship: Music and preaching of the Word are central to the worship in a way that involves both the head and the heart. Members are challenged to go home and think about what we are expected to d o, from a Gospel perspective, in our lives and in our communities. Type of sermon: Biblically based, applied to the contemporary scene. Themes generally come from the Scripture texts designated in the Common Lectionary. George also draws from science, social science and the arts, keeping in mind the United Methodist Church's four "compass points on the jour- ney of faith• -Scripture, tradition, reason and experience. Christmas Eve sennon theme: "Christmas Can Change Us.• Wek.ome wagon: VtSitors are invited to introduce themselves, but may remain anonymous if they choose. They are invited to join members for complimentary coffee and a doughnut following the service. If they leave their name and address, they receive a note of thanks for their visit from a member of the congregation. The pastor also sends a note with information about the church. Outreach programs: The church bas a strong and increasing focus on outreach. The con- gregation is assisting a sister church, Trinity United Methodist Church in Whittier, with building repairs. The Mesa Verde church sponsors three major blood banks for the Red Cross each year. They also assist S.O .S. and FISH, two Costa Mesa, nonprofit social service agencies. They serve at Hospitality Kitchen once a month. They assist Costa Mesa First United Methodist in the SHIP interfaith housing program twice a year. They are usually among the top five church- es providing the greatest number of walk~ participating in and raising money for the annual CROP Hunger Walk. GREG FRY I o~v Pit.OT The Rev. Dick George presides over the congregation at Mesa Verde United Methodist Church. The church Is known for Us extraord.Jnary musk program. Members of the congregation also par- ticipate in local Habitat for Humanity pro- jects. The women in the church are current- ly preparing for the organization's Women's Build. Each fall the church sponsors an Alternative Christmas Celebration featur- ing Habitat for Humanity, The Heifer Pro- ject (a hunger project that establishes food resources by supplying livestock to commu- nities), Third World Hand Arts (a coopera- tive project that provides Third World arti-sans markets for their wares), Strength for the Journey (a program of the United Methodist Church that offers support ser- vices and a summer camp to people afOlct- ed with AIDS or HIV} and Mary Magda- lene House (an outreach facility for abused women and children). Children and youth programs: A strong and growing church school program is being augmented with the introduction of a com- puter lab in the new year. Tilree active fel- lowship groups are offered for third through fifth grade, junior high school and senior high school youth. Church design: A soothing, comfortable and hospitable setting Vision statement "Every visitor a friend. Every member in m1nistry. • Interesting note: The church has an extra- ordinary music program that includes two children's choirs and a chimes choir. The adult Chancel. Rejoice and Handbell choirs perform a Christmas concert in December. This year's concert featured "Gloria" by Vivaldi. -Story by Michele Marr FAITH CALENDAR SPECIAL EVENTS to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 150 Boni- ta Canyon Road and Prairie Road, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 856-2628. HANUKKAH CELEBRATION Cbabad of Irvine will bold a Grand Hanukkah celebration at 4 p.m. Thursday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach in the Bloom- ingdales courtyard. 905 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 786-®00. ~~ at St Matthew's MUSIC FOR A CAUSE Temple Bat Yahin will sponsor the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Musical Ensemble at 7 p.m. Sunday a t the temple, 1011 Ca.melbaclc Drive, Newport Beach. $18:(949) 644-1999. TRADfTIONAL HOLIDAY MUSK: "Songs of Celebration,• a Christ· mas concert sponsored by the Newport Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, will be held from 5:30 CA 92626. ~No 1'11W1 ~ ,..., lllustrldont. edh«lel mMtlf OiRISTMAS MUSIC Annual Christmas concerts are held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. 600 St Andrews Road, Newport Beach, at 4 and 1 p.m. Sunday. 1be concerts feature a sing-along and Christmas selec- tions. $8. (949) 574-2231. HOLIDAY ORAMA Uberty Baptist Church will per· form its Chrl.stma.s production, "Have You Any Room,• at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1000 Bison Ave., New- port Beach. (949) 760-5444. WEllllll lllD SUIF POnucK AHO SHABSAT Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will celebrate the Festival of Hanukkah with a potluck dinner and candlelight ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at 2401 lrvine Ave., Newport Beach. A Shabbat ser- vice will follow at 8 p.m. Dona- tions are $10 per family, SS per person. (949) 548-6900. St. ,.ttbew'I Onirt:h in Newpmt Beech hU changed the times for it9 Sunday lel'Vlctw. 1be Efl"nJl:>"l dlurch'l IWW Bvk:e times are: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. tor Holy Ccnnnmlon, 9:30 un. for SundaY SchOol and 9'.30 a.m. for the new biemberi d8il. St Mallbaw't • at 1123 Weitclil ~ N8wpolt .Bwb. lnfomia. tlon; (fM9) 646-1152. POLICE FILES Dai~ ~ yourcommenu ~ Of~ hltW\ c.an bl rtp'oduc9d wtthout wrtltln pet• 1"IMPIRAIURES Balboa 11DU 10DAY Ant tow COSTA MESA the o.lly Piiot « news tips. VOL 94. NO. 299 ADQltESS Our~ Is 330 w. 'av St.. YHOllMS H. IOIMOfll. Costa~ CA 92627. fl\Mltw COMECDONS nJNYDODaO, (dltiof It Is the PQot'J poficy to prompt· U.CANI. ly OOfTert alt eltOts of substaru. Oty(dltor ,...,. c.-11 (949) S7~ J ........ m ~ Cl\y Edit.or The~~Mlle .... llMMW.. ~ Piiot (\MS-,..._ II,...,. ,._..ldleof lilNd Mond.y througitl ~ -CMllON, In~ le9d\ end c.. Mlllit, ~Editor dmlpdot•.,. ........ otttj~ .......... abo1blng tD T1'le ""* ~ COUtl'Y ~ 2SN14a. In ... 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Doily Pilot Saturday, December 16, 2000 A3 Conserve energy, but keep light shining in the heart I t's "lights out" in the twin.· cities. Last week, former school board president Dana Black called Mariners Elementary School with an elementary request: unplug -not remove -the colored lights that parents bad put up. The request caused rip- ples in the national media, al "ooohs" and "aaahs," but jeers for their ostentatious, in-your-face display during the power crisis. such as yours truly -can be expected to criticize them for their enormous waste of energy. ty Broadcasting can be tee11 from the parking lot of South Coast Plaza, one of the great facilitators of our desire to run up our credit card bills in the name of Jesus' birthday. • which was searching for news because the lights went out on Al Gore's presi- dential bid .. Steve Smith WHAT'S UP? Til1s year, the lights at Trinity Broadcasting bum especially bdgbt against the eventual rolling blackouts and Joog-tenn power short- ages. Black took it one leap further. When I told her l was going to write about lhnity Broadcasting and ask them to tum off the lights, she said, "lbink how many hun- gry people they could feed." That's it 1.n a nutshell. But how many of us are not guilty of the same thing on our own, personal level throughout the year? How many of us dJive too much or dJive too far each week, burning gasoline? How many of us have not taken the few seconds to tum off extra lights around the house during the year? Why is it that most office buildings have lights blazing through- out the night, long before and long past the time when a custodial crew needs the power in which to dean? loaned while we're here on Earth, with few of us stop- ping to consider that what we waste each day was meant to last for thousands of years after we're gone. The single light bulb we leave on upstairs burns only pennies. But it bums along with thousands of other bulbs in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, making up a tremendous waste of the power we now crave so dearly. I would like Trinity to take the lead in local conservation by rutting their display back to just the • HapPy Birthday, Jesus" sign on their roof and shutting them down after 10 p.m. Similarly, office build- ings in the twin cities should shut down their lights at the earliest opportunity of the evening, probably right after the custodial crew has deaned the floor. / But there iS no story here. Black was correct in placing the call to Mariners for it has been apparent for years that Chrisbnas has no place in public schools, here or across the country. The real news would have been that the lights remained shining. Christmas lights in other places are also making news. ln Sacramento, the state Christmas tree was turned on, then turned off 30 min- utes later, the' use of power to light the pine having been detennined to be excessive in this time of power shortages. All over the state, home- owners have been asked to bum their holiday bulbs only between the hours of 7 and 10 p.m. -a request I support. One organization that has turned a blind eye to blazing lights is liinity Broadcasting in Costa Mesa. The lights that adorn the building and the grounds are so numerous and bright, I am sure they're visible from deep space. However, the lights this year do not provoke the usu- I spoke to Colby May, the Washington-based attorney who acts as liinity's media mouthpiece. Asked if there were any plans to alter the display in any way, May said, ~we're already using low-wattage lights and have cut back the display lo the hours of 8 p.m. to 2 a.m." Trinity Broadcasting is an easy target because or their lights and because almost anyone outside of their orga- nization -grenade-throwers Why stop with lhnity? Should we not also ask, for example, Disneyland to cut back or cut out the extra 300,000 bulbs that light up "It's a Small World" this season? The fact is, we've all been drunk on electricity for far too long. We take for granted what we have been Olcks8 Your Frcllt Turke>' UPieS ShariAnn's Pl=n ~~ s1~! REG. '2.09 Toda>'! This is not an excuse for liinity Broadcasting to main- tain their garish display. Lat- er in our conversation, May offered that the lights were still burning brightly "to remind people why we cele- brate Christmas, to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ." I fail to see the connection between wasting precious electricity and providing a reminder to the masses of the real meaning of Christmas. May's words ring even more hollow considering that lhni- If for no other reason, we must tum off the lights to show our children we are not dS thoughtless as we appear. I'm not a biblical scholar, but something tells me Jesus would agree. • STEVE SMrnt is a Costa Mesa resident and freelance writer. Readers can leave a message for him on the Daily Pilot hotUne at (949) 642-6086. PAULA'S Perfect Pie Filling •~-----=rm Grade M Butter MILLERS HONEY JOO%•Paae & Natural RawW-dd Honey 99 RSI. '7.99 1 lb. OREGON Serwd Hot or Cold! ChaiNog .,,. Nog lltlll Olichns ~ •• .,..t No1!4116 RSI. '4.85 Est.c with Biallal10noids I 1••1$ 99 IUOG.921 .• All Natural •Apple •Cherry ~.'10.99 ONE IB. B..oz.. • S.a.tl • s./twl $969 •U t.ls..t Alli . ..,, • RSl$ .. Z9 !3.49 . '1.99 & •. •\a.a • 111111 •Nap., • Coolda n' Qam REG. '3 •• KAPP US Earopeen Sar111 ... ,,... •• lfr •Aprlmt :=::i-t.a• .... U& • • . . . A4 SoMOay. December t 6, 2000 OlllEARIDA OUllGE coum IOAID OF SUPERVISORS IACI IAY SlOPl llPAll The Orange County Board of Supervisors will review the financing and environmental analysis of a plan to repair slopes In the Back Bay. Newport Beach staff members have tentatively agreed to split the cost of the $700,000 project with the county. The project will repair slopes eroded during the heavy rains of 1995 and 1998. The mudslides caused the closure of Back Bay Drive for much of 1998. As part of the project, Newport Beach will relo- cate a sewer line that stretches across most of East Bluff. The board will not con- sider the project itself, only the financing plan and the status of environ- mental documents. The plan also must be approved by the Newport Beach City Council and several environmental agencies, including the California Coastal Commis- sion, state Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife. • H.MIOR CHRISTIAN CHURCH J.. (Dlaclpl .. of Christ) 2401 lnlne Ave. It Santa lubel Nnrpllft l1adl lllnday Worshl' • 1D:OOAM Newi>ort c.aiter United M'ethodilt Church Rev. Cathleen Coocs, Pmor 160 I Margooitc AYC. comer of Mvgucritc and San Joaquin Hills Rd (949) 644--0745 Bam Quiet Worship &rvirt /Oam Worship and ChiltiT't11i S1mtlay School Youth m«tins W«ltl Fint United Methodist Cburcb of Costa Mesa 420 West 19th Stred, Costa Mesa Ffltlval olWonblp 10:00am Richard L Ewtnc, Put.or Cluudi School 9:00am & lO:ISam 949-548-7727 Christ Church by the Sea Unircd McthocL.st 1'400 ~Balboa Blvd .. Newport 8cach 9:00 a.m. -Sundly School for all ages 10:00 a.m. -Wonlup (wnh duld care) Tbe llcY. Dr. GcolltC It CrUp, Putor (949) 613-)805 Costa Mesa MISAVHDI UNIRD Ml1HODIST CHUac:H 1~1 ltok•,C.M. Wonhlp • Church School 8t30 and 10a00 a .m. Dr. Ric:Mrd 17141 979·8234 Newport Beach Deputy City Manager Dave Klff said the project would not be harmful to the sensitive ecosystem of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Pre- serve. If approved, work is expected start in the sum- mer. • WHAT TO EXPECT: The county's Public Facilities and Resources Department has recommended the board approve the split financing plan and approve the environmen- tal analysis. ACTIVIST NOMINATION Supervisor Thomas Wil· son has nominated Corona del Mar activist Tricia Har- rigan to continue serving on the board of the Com- munity Development Council, a countywide nonprofit agency. Harrigan, 63, began serving on the board in October 1997. The term, which ends Qec. 31, 2001, would be her second. Harrigan is an active civic volunteer with the League of Women Voters. The council and its 21- member board work toward •eliminating Welcome to The Church of Yahweh. The church on the web. We are always open. AND we don't pass the plate. ewport ..... lllMfv Luthenln Church (LLC.A.) TMDowerDr.Mc:w ............ Tradltlmwll.ullwren ~ ............... ..... ~-MotrCoezwl•• ........ 1 ..... OM&.DCAM ....... Worship 9:30 (949)~1341 poverty,• Harrigan said. The group does not receive county funding. lllllOI JUSTICE a11111 IMPIOYUlllTS The county's operations division has recommended about $97,000 In l~prove- ments to the parking lot at the Harbor Justice Cen- ter, at 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. Division employees will discuss a proposal to repave the lot, Install new handicap-access ramps, and repair gutters and curbs. The work will extend the life of the 360-by-450- foot lot, which can handle more than 600 vehicles, by about seven years, said County Engineering Direc- tor Pete Dalquist. If approved, the project will go to bid. Construe- t ion companies must wait to submit cost estimates until 2 p.m. Jan. 17, when the bidding begins. WHAT TO EXPECT: County staff has recommended the board approve the item. EXTENDING A TELLER The county's real estate department has proposed auu..DING «« li4ITHt lfWING OOUST AND SlflMNC 0#.m CXJMMUN11X The Rrv'd Peter D. Haynes, Rector SUNPAY SCHEDUI.E 8 am -Holy EuchuUt 9 am • Adult Bible Study 10 am -Choral Ea.chuUt granting the Orange County Federal Credit Union a five-year exten- sion of Its license to oper- ate an automated teller machine at the Harbor Jus- tice Center. Previously, the county and credit union have held a month-to-month lease for the machine, located at the south side of the center. The credit union has agreed to pay $400 per month to continue operat- ing the machine. Nonmembers of the credit union can be charged S 1.50 to use the ATM. The lease may be terminated by either party in writing. WHAT TO EXPfCT: Coun- ty staff has recommend- ed the board approve the item. -Compiled by Paul Clinton • WHO: Orange County Board of Supervisors • WIBI: 9:30 a.m. . !~ Boerd Hearing Room. first floor, 10 CJvic Center Plaza, Senta Ana SAINT JAMES atURCH EPISCOPAL ::;.=tc'.O=:t The v..y R.t. C.alOll Oarwid And.nan. Redor 3209V1C1Udo ~Beodi 9.49/675-0210 II 7,30 ..,r~ 9 amCa~ 9am0iurdl 10:45 am ChJrismatic: and Noon "A God-ccnccrcd parish community, insuuacd ht die Word of God and rmcwcd by 1hc Sacr.uncna Our Lady Queen of Angels 2046 Mar Vuta Drive N~~ Beach, California 92660 (949)644--0200 Fax (949)644-1349 Rf,. Moruignor William P. McLaughlin, Putor LITURGIES: Saturday, 5 p.m. (Cantor), Sunday, 7:00 (Quiet), 8:30 (Conccmporary), 10:00 (Choir), 11 :30 a.m. (Cantor) and 5:00 p.m. (Contcmpol'll)') ,.... ____ _ FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 3303 Via Lido Newport Bacx:t\ 673-1340 or 673-6150 O\urch 10 am & 5 pm. SUnday Sc:hool 10 am Wrdwday~lpa SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST.SCIENTIST 3100 Padftc: View Dr. Newpcxt BecJ.::1l 644-2617 or 675-4661 O\urch lOam ~ SdlOOl 10 am WlcND:iy ........ •ssn • lJI ""'**'*" i2 0DOD l!lln!21:1J ............ Lord. ..... .,...._..,.wt ..... ..,... "' flOIWlr. trm.tlntM*Oildl ..... Ollldl rlQrtil.Sdllllll • ... •I'-- "'A WO(d To You From Joecp1t• t (Matt~ 1:18-25) ~eo-rta ~" o-.bcr 17 ST.t hl'nD C'\.Y~ "'4tOO 8c 7:00 P.M. ~~ (C-......, ..,.'7+.2.1.JI) Pir11YT,.IAN C"IJ .. " . ' . ' OBITUARY Ham J. Lorenz ~~ ~~ Former NeWpOrt Beach tain Valley CoundJmen Hans J. Lorenz. Aquifer. wbo played.a key ioJe in aaft-Lorenz tng t&e city charter= the served as a dty4I transition to a law volunteer a:lll· city in the 1950s, died Tuesday . sultzmt to the ~heart failure. He was 88. dty fat many Lorenz, who sat on tbe ~ oo pub-Ham J ooundl from 1958 to 1962, bad lie works pro-• moved to Sun Valley,. Id. How-jects and Lon9nz evet: he spent his last days in water issues, ~ de1 Mar, where he bad said fonner aty Manager Bob first bought a home in the Wf!ULH -an intelli 1940s. e wos n:ocw.y an.. • Lorenz was born in 1912, gent. respected pereon. Wynn the child of Austrian vintner.; Said Wednesday. · who specialized in white wine. • In the late 1970s, Lorenz, After studying at the· Uni· troubled by ~ urban· versity of Paris, Lorenz came to izatioo, proposed a roll-back- America It was during the tur-the-dock meamJre that WOU!d . . w irld W n have prevented new ownership bu~S' ~ edu~~n. of property in the city. It failed to Lorenz a . ~the Colorado ~~·the pri- School of Mines, where ~e vate sector after his stint in received a ~s degree 10 ):>ublic service, founding Bak-pe=~~del ersfi~-based piping company u --here he bought a bane Imgation Supply Inc. iv1C11, w fn recent years, the former on the beachfrool city official and his wife Bette A successful local business-· dab h ' ' Lorenz . . ed the Free-lived m I o, w ere he homan,lders Co ~ the group bought a condominium. His mnu ee, . wife died in February. that finalized the charter m Lorenz is survived by 1954. While civic leaders ham· daughter Heidi 1h1ax and four mered out the details of the dsons document, Lorenz pushed for a ~emorlat services will be ban on oil ~g off tt_ie city's held at 10 a.m. today at St coastline, a crucial section that Michael & All Angels Episco-r~ to this day. . pal Church, 3233 Pad.fie View Inspired by his .role in .~e t>rtve, Newport Beach. formulation of oty poll~. In lieu of flowers, well-wish- Lorenz ran, and won, a City ers should send donations to Council seat in 1958. During the Parkinson's research his four-y~ar term, Lorenz department at Saipps Foun- served as vice mayor. dation for Medicine and Sci- After retiring from serving ence, 10666 N. Torrey Pines on the council, Lorenz repre-Road Mail Drop 109N, I.a Joi· sented Newport Beach on the la CA 92oJ7. Orange County Water District ' board. helping the city secure -Paul Ointon C· f A-.swtl", IT'S TIME FOR ... [JAt'sqool'ri-.a Ml CASA MEXICAN RESTAURANT OUR MEALS ARE A TRIP TO MEXICO CH RISTMA S BARGAIN GIFT CERTIFICATES! 296 E. 17TH ST. COSTA MESA · 949·645·7626 lm'ICEWIACIAI The Newport Beach City Council la seeking applicants to flll poaitlona for scheduled vacancies occurring aa of December 31 , 2000. for the following committee: Harbor Quatfty Citizens Advisory Commltt" Appllcanta muat be residents of the City. AoPllcatlona are available In the City Clerk'a office at 3300 Newport Boulevard, or may be r.queated by calling 949-84 4 3005. Completed appllcationa mu.rt be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thu,..day, December 28, 2000. If you have questions, please call the City Clerk's omc. at 948 644 3005. •1•-•-••••••••t• v •••·t•• ff•-••••• JI' •••••••••M• .. •••••·•--·-•·••• .. '"'' . . . . . . . . . . . . : : : . . • HU BLOT ! ' . :, ............... , ........................ ~~ .... .._ ...... -...... , ................... : . WATCH 3033 SOUTH BRISTOL, COSTA MESA Ono block Soutti of Su DieF PreeWly (a) (714) 432-8200. (949) 675-7662 OPBN7DAYS ( . . Doily Pilot SWEET HOLIDAY TREATS SEAN HILLER I DAILY PILOT Robbie Piper, 8, of Seal Beach pulls taffy lnto long strings at the Hodges' 31st annual Taffy Pull holiday party at their Newport Beach home. Robbie says he has participated for as long as he can remember. . ' . -----------------. ( Ctlll l" ''JH:ril"IH l" ilH· l)jfft:l'l'IHl' \\jlfl < > u r \ r1 i , t i l I , ... 1 m ~"""6-fl....---Nails 14 V.S &pnnce NII T«:triSi Specilllzhl ln"Foot Rellexdogy Massage". Spa Pedianl Therapeutic Nall SeMoe Aayiic Nails Manicures --Skin Care by VanDe ---.. Microdennabraslon Facials (Theraputlc-Resurtacing) s75e Special Series of Four Treatments ach Mlcrodermabras1on expert 2" v~... Jessner Chemical Peel s295 • .,..yearse...,..,. ..... ""' • Medlcal.ceftified • Custom blend cosmetics AWlfd.wlnnl mak attist IX Fulton Vi ant Skin Care . . . ···-· ' t l \'I' 11 11 '' H\ IC I '\I II'\ 11 1 \\ '-I" f)1 '' "11111 'II-e '1\\p111I 1:4.. lll1 • '1 t11 •t"I ,"'i'_' . -----------------. The bow locker with fibcrpatl ('O¥U and clnin kttpe I.hi anc.hOr and .,... mnc:nkd; VILLA BELLA Consignment Furniture Time to redecorate your villa? Think Villa Bella Old World European Flair (949) 515-1884 369 E. 17th St. • Across from Ralphs (17th & Tustin) Mon-Sat • 10:30 -6:00 pm A llbt,P aide CONOk with~. tp0tt atttrint wb«I. lid.mount control and~ IR alJ M'andud. .,,. "•J.,.. ___ ..... ..._. ___ !'<'.. J';~ 2900 LA Fayette St. Newport &«h (9'9) ~---~ Saturday, Deoeinber 16, 2000 AS Ouunber ~ $25,000 to~ The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Com- merce banded out checks totaling $25,200 to area nonprofit organizations at Tuesday's City Council meeting. · The money came from proceeds of this year's Taste of Newport event, which took place in Sep- tember at Fashion bland. "Every year the commu- nity comes o~ and sup- ports the Taste ot Newport, and this is our way of giv- ing something back," said Richard Luehrs, the cham .. ber's president and chief executive. · Together with Joe Park- er, the chamber's chairman of the board, Luehrs hand- ed the checks to represen- tatives from Our Lady Queen of Angels Dare Fair, Stop Gap Touring Presen- tatiom, Share Our Selftll Children'• Comer, Boy Scout Sea Base, A.Wence League of Newport a.ch. Leadership Tomorrow, Corona del Mar I-Ugh School Foundation, NeW- port Harbor Educational Foundation, Balboa The- ater Foundation, Newport Sports Collectiort Feunda- tion, Newport Beach Film Festival and the 11me11 in Education. • The donations represent the third round of contribu- tions from the chamber to local Of!anizations. ln 1998 and 1999, the cti.amber gave $21,000 each year. Organizations interest- ed in applying for a grant may request an application form from the chamber by calling (949} 729-4.COO. -Mathis Winkler ~Lt\s . EL]@CHITO • PwlfTraysToGo • BanquetR-11 Book your holiday banquet now ... While dates are still availablet Newport Beach (949) 675-6855 Costa Mesa (949) 642-1142 88QPorlc Baby Back Ribs Huntington Beach (71 4) 960-9696 • • • ,, .. I I ~6 Saturday, December 16, ·2000 Celebrate season with snow, then shop until you drop You can play in the snow today without leaving town at Newport's Win- ._ Wonderland event in Corona del Mar. 1\venty tons of fresh snow will ·tan• at Grant Howald Park on 5th and Iris avenues from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ~nta Claus will make an appearance, kids can make holiday crafts, and a snowman building contest are scheduled. Kids can bring carrots and sticks to adorn their snowman. The Newport Beach Conununity Services Department spon- sors the event. Information: (949) 644-3151. A seasonal Hickory Farms store has opened at Westclilf Plaza. It's filled with prepackaged gift boxes. Hickory Farms specializes in cheeses, meats, mustards, cookies and candies. Take advantage of a special on the store's award-winning hickory smoke beef stick - a three-pound beef stick is $9.99; it's regularly priced at $13.99. Hickory Farms is at Westcliff Plaza, on the cor- ner of East 17th Street and Irvine Avenue in Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 642-4263. Posh is having a special on winter sportswear that is ideal for the holidays. On sale are pure cashmere sport coats priced at $495 from $695; merino wool long- sleeve polo shirts are $95, reduced from $145; and wool gabardine trousers are $115, reduced from $165. Posh is in Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-8310. The Closet is having a wt!ekend Chnstmas sale. The skateboard and snowboard apparel store is filled with Greer Wylder BEST BUYS bargains on snow gear. Reductions are 40% to 70%. Apparel name brands avail- able include Special Blend. 4 Square, Ub Tech, Porum, Vol- com, Salomon, Diesel, Smooth Co., Stussy, Rioal, Girl, Choco- late, Obey, Earl and Paul Frank. There are also shoes on sale, as low as $30. Shoe brands available include Globe, ES, DC, Etiries, Con- verse, Adidas, Nike, Puma and New Balance. During the weekend sale, you can enter a raffle to win prizes. The store is af 1870 S. Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-1979. If you've always wanted a pool table for a game room. there are bargains at 1i1an- gle's Gameroom Gallery. The new billiard and game room shop is having a Christmas special on pool tables starting at $1,599. When you buy a pool table, you'll also receive a free accessory package that includes a set of Belgium balls, six cues, one two-piece wall rack, one wood triangle, one bed brush, one rule book, one bridge head and a bridge stick. Other game room items available are air hockey.shuffleboard, darts, juke boxes, darts and Foos- ball. Thangle's also makes custom cues. It's across from niangle Square at 1844 New- port Blvd., Costa Mesa. There are great prices on fresh holiday greenery and floral decor at Flowen Dlrect. which sells flowers at wholesale prices to the pub- lic. The specials are Olsablanca lilies at $5.99 a stem, garland at $1.25 a foot, cedar at $5.99 a bunch, babies' breath at $6.99 a bunch, and pine at $5.99 a bunch. Plowers Direct is at 882 W. 16th St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 650-5700. There are more bargains on flowers that are ideal for the holidays at the Flower Warehouse in Costa Mesa. The specials are peonies at $3 each, imported roses at $1.50 each, Stargazer lilies at $1.75 each, babies' breath at $4 a bunch and 20-inch wreaths at $9.99 each. The- Flower Warehouse also car- ries holly, swags, pepperber- ry and garlands. It's at 1308 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 545-1310. Famous Footwear is hav- ing another one of its popular half-price sales. When you buy one pair of shoes, you'll get the second pair of equal or lesser value at half-price. Famous Footwear carries shoes for the entire family. It carries popular name brands such as Vans, Nike, Skech- ers, Buster Brown, New Bal- ance, and Adidas. Famous Footwear is in the Costa Mesa Courtyards at 1835 Newport Blvd., and at 2300 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. • llEST MIV'S appears Thursdays aAd Saturdays. Send Information to Greer Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or Ilia fax at (949) 646-4170. ANTIQUE ROW & GARDEN CAFE ''N~Uniq~Shcp~(ilUuLw~ T~(m-yow--Mome1• Fiu Home F11mi1lring1 Alltiq11~1 f:I Colltttibles Tr•ditionol to Cottoge Gifts f:I Gordnt D«or Wish List & Deli'1ny G~du\,C~ Cardm P11tio Dining BrtAJcfllSI, U.nch, Ta & Esprtsso 8"' en ttout. r.--Fri, ~ SIC.. ; Sc.ft.~ 9am- "Dl~over t;he Row, a wonderful Shopping and Dining adventure• C•11dl•1 to Clr•ndelint Uud f:I R•rt Boob CM1t0ffl PiclMn Fr.,,,ins F11mitwrr Rntorlllion """ ''""" mon l 9'1-9 722·1177 130 Ea t 17111 Strut Cosio Mno, CA (Btlsind 11.,,, '""' ~Hoen: Tia-!&. For The 16th Straight Year ALL NOBLE FIR TREES ($2995) Commercial Trees Also Available • ALL DOUGLAS FIR TREES ($1995) FLOCKING, FLAME PROOFING AVAILABLE OPEN DEC 1 Located At Comer of Arlington/Fairview at the Fairgrounds ·Costa Mesa What's AFLOAT • WHATS AIUJAT Is pubUshed periodic.ally. If you are planning I Mutlcal event submit the Inf«· tMtion to the Dally Piiot. 330 w. Bay St.. Com Mesa. CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by e-m1il to dallyp/lotel•tl~com . SAILlllG CLASSES Four noncredit keelboat classes for women who are beginning sailors will be offered by Orange Coast College's School of Sailing and Seamanship from 1 O a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6, Feb. 11, March 24 and May 13 at OCC's Salling Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. s21s, (949) 645-9412. .. South of th4! Border• wtll be the theme of Orange Coast College's 26th annual Sailing Adventure Series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26 and Feb. 2 at OCC's Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The lecture topics will vary. Single ad.mission tickets are $5 to $131 series tickets are $40 or $45. (714) 432-5880. lbe U.S. Coast Guard AwdJ- iary's Flotilla 27 will sporisor a six-week class on boating skills and seamanship begin- ning at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Newport Beach Harbor Department, 1901 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. $45. (714) 628-9777. Learn to sail or windsurf at Resort Water Sports. Wind· surlers and 14-foot sailboats may be rented for $15 per hour. (949) 729-1150. Sailboat rentals and private lessons are available at Marina Salling in the Bal- boa Fun Zone. Advanced classes include navigation, big boat, powerboat, intro- duction to heavy weather and first-mate instruction. (949) 673-7763; the Blue Dolphin Sailing Club, (949) 644-2525; or Lido Sailing Club, (949) 675-0827. IOAT REllTALS Balboa Boat Rentals can put you on the water in many ways, with single and double kayaks, electric t>oats, t•· bolder sailboats, pedal boats and runabouts tor offshore use or auising the bay. (949) 673-7200. Elec:trlc boat rental• are available by the hour at Duffy Jnectrlc Boats, 2001 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. All boats are equipped with window enclosures and CD players. Ice and cups are provided. Reservations are suggested. An hour rental is $60. (949) 645-6812. Sall airborne outside New- port Harbor, pulled by a motorboat at Balboa Para- saillng near the Balboa. F~ Zone. A 90-minute trip lS $45. (949) 673-1693. A motorized lounge cba1r may be rented at Resort Water Sports at Newport Dunes for $25 per hour. Ped- al boats, electric boats, boo- gie boards, kayaks. inflat- able rafts, beach furniture and wetsuits also are avail- able. (949) 729-1150. Party pontoons, chaparral runabouts and family pon- toons may be rented at Anchors Away Boat Rentals in the Balboa Fun Zone. (949) 673-3372. Gondola tours are offered by the Gondola Co. of New- port. 3400 Via Oporto, Suite 102-B. The $75 cost includes a basket of bread, cheese. salami, ice. glasses, a blan- ket, music and a Polaroid picture. Wine also is avail- able. (949) 675-1212. Gondola Adventures/New- port, 3101 W. Coast High- way, offers one-and two- hour gondola cruises. A one- hour tour with champagne is $70. A two-hour tour with dinner and champagne is $180. Pickup is available at waterfront restaurants. (949) 675-4984. Irvine Coast Charters ln Lido Marina Village offers two-hour electric boat cruis- es with a gourmet dinner. $180 for two people. (949) 675-4704. ZJp ~ougb lhe water on a sea motorcycle known as a Sea-Doo at Walk on Water, next to the ferry on Balboa Island. $65 per hour for a sin- PiL~ aa!Jhan T radin! filost -n.t:w. ~ a.r~ ~ n..e;...a-~~ Holiday Hours 2834 Newport Blvd. Tues. Wed., Thurs., (29th Street at the Alley) 8am-3pm Newport Beach, CA 92663 Thurs. & Fri., (949) 675-2909 6:30pm-9pm ((ll'l'tf lk1 '!I ; I /)cf11'1•111111 ''''J' 111 tlil' .\1i11'1111• \'0111•11 . . . ~ , -: '~ .... --n~··'-.. ' ..... - . .. " .', I , ' ' I I I ·.1 ,·. I· I I ; Nnt!J>Orl's Pinnt NtjpborhooJ MllTltn FuLL BVENTIPARTY CATERINO . $10.00 Olf any catering onltr Of $50 or _,;#nay milabk. Daily Pilot gle· or double-seater and $75 per hour for a three. seater. (949) 675-a800. StreamllAe oenler-comole fishing boats may be rented at Balboa Boat Rentals on Balboa Peninsula . The boats, equipped with live bait tanks. fish-finders and VHF radio, are available by the bout and half-day rates at $170; full.day rates are $240 . U-Drive offshore boats equipped with VHF radios also may be ren ted by the hour, half-d 4y or full day. Rates range from $40 per hour to $195 for the day. (949) 673-1200. CRUISES Orange Coast College's School of Sailing and Sea- manship will sponsor an eight-day trip March 17 to 24 aboard the Alaska Eagle from Newport Beach to the tip of Baja California. The seven-dar voyage back to Newport is scheduled March 25 to 31. $1,125 each way. (949) 645-9412. Orange Coast College's Alaska Eagle will depart June 27 on a 13-month, 24,000-nautical-mile excur- sion from Newport Beach to Tahiti, South America and Antarctica. Ten students will take part on each leg of the trip. (949) 645-9412. The Newport Landing Belle is available for weddings and receptions, cocktail and sightseeing cruises, and meetings at $250 per hour (minlmum two hours) and $150 for each additional hour. (949) 361-3640. Fun Zone Boat Co. runs a 45-minute cruise (adults, $6; children, $1) and 00-minute cruise (adults, $8; children, $1), departing from Balboa Fun Zone every 30 minutes from 11 a .m. to 7 p.m. daily. A 60-minute showboat sunset cruise (adults, $6; children, $1) leaves the Fun Zone at 7 p.m. daily. Prtvate charters are available. (949) 673-0240. Catallna Passenger Service runs 45-rninute harbor cruis- es (adults, $6; children, $1) and 90-rninute cruises (adults, $8; children, $1), departing from Balboa Fun Zone eve.ry 30 minutes from 11 a .m. to 4:30 p.m. daily and on the hour unW 7 p.m. (949) 673-5245. Cruise the harbor aboard the Electra, a 100-foot Classic Fantail vessel. Charters with catering are available for up to 145 passengers. (949) 723-1069. WHY PAY DEPT STORE PRICES? Visit our AREA RUG S TUDIO Rugs & Runners on Sale Hand.made wools, synthetic, sisals 1663 Placentia Sc., Cosm Mesa (H9)66' •ue NEWPOKf STONE & D ESIGN C ENTRE COMPUTE DESIGNER SHOWROOM ... ~ -~ ................ ~ ......... u..-. ...... _ ..... ........... fl ~··Clim ........ ...... ~ ..... #,,,,.. ,.,..a.-.................. .............. ) Daily Pilot Soturdoy, December 16, 2000 A7 Culinary arts include more than great food A ll chefs will agree that a good meal is as plea.sing to the eye as it is to the palate. The world's best cooking schools include classes on table settings, food presentation, garnishes and napkin folding. Each of these elements, along with beauWully prepared food, is an important part of our holi- day dining experience. When you set the table, you set the mood for the meal. ~e centerpiece for your table can be simple or elabo- rate. The important thing is to have one. A simple ver- sion can include tall candles surrounded by evergreens. Add a few gold and silver balls for more ornamentation or go all out and bring in white orchids, miniature white poinsettias and fake snow, and place a small snow globe at each place setting. If you're having a large gathering, name cards can be made out of glossy holly leaves using a metallic pen and secured in a small pine cone. Bake sugar cookies in the shape of a snowman and use frosting for the names, or buy some inexpensive glass ball ornaments and write the name with a permanent marker. Set your table a few days ahead of time if you can. Karen W1ght NO PLACE UKE HOME That way you will have time to fill in any gaps. One of my favorite table-setting tricks is to use folded napkins. It's an easy way to make a little look like a lot. Even Louis XIV had a napkin-folding fetish. He gave his pastry chef and napkin folder the title of officer of the house- hold and gave him a special uniform to wear. {No, it was not a straight jacket.) The cook created such elaborate sculptural shapes out of nap- kins that it was considered a breach of etiquette for a guest to unfold one of his creations. I don't go quite that far but adding a fancy fold to the table is a conversation starter. Sailboats, candles and artichoke replicas are all easy to make and add an extra something to the table. A friend showed me how to m HOUDAYTP OFTHEWHK • ec.p ~ cant9f'piece fNlhbr~the ....... agthe ams on ycMlr'. flowers dally. • Glw your evergreens a mist of wat8r ocaslonal- ly to help rehydrate them. ~ Lft ~ pOlnsettlas Spend the night oUtside. It will help keep them fresher longer. • If your Christmas tree Is near a hNtlng d""- close the duct temporarl· ty to prevent the tree from drying out too quickly. make the "dinner jacket • fold. She added the bow tie with the name of the event and the date - it was a sweet keepsake for the kids' winter formal party. Now for the food: You don't have to be Emeril Lagasse to treat your family and friends to a beautiful meal. (In fact, no one will know you didn't cook if you hide the takeout containers.) Everyfamily hasitsown ~---------, ,slOOFF ~=• Restore Your Treasures CAll. (949) 645-9955 711 '#Mt 17"' St. Unit C-12 • C091o ... M r-----------' l QOJb off I with this ad. I Offer expires 12131/00 All uems subject to pnor sale, "As ls·. quantity limited www.plckupthepleces.com starting at $50.00 each 65'' High 8x8 Comer Stations $14-00.00 each at $500.00 each holiday meal that is steeped in tradition, and though many families pull the turkey pan out of the cupboard twice in one month, many others use Christmas as an opportunity to connect with their roots. Over the years, we have seen friends and neighbors celebrate the sea- son with very nontraditional foods, at least from an Amer- ican perspective, and have been treated to some very interesting meals. Our family is one of the mavericks. We eat chicken curry as our Christmas meal. This tradition started with my paternal grandpar- ents when they lived in South Africa for several years. The actual curry sauce and rice are the least of the meal; the real fun comes with the wide array of condiments that are offered as toppings. The condiments make the kids happy, sometimes they forego the curry altogether and just eat the fun stuff. My sister-in-law, Tina, is Adding cleverly folded napkins to a table ls a nice surprlse. from Finland, and she fixes a sort of pickled herring and rice dish. For several years, we had a neighbor from Germany who is a wonderful cook. Sigrid's Christmas Eve celebration includes bratwurst, hot potato salad and red cab- bage. English friends of ours prefer a beef Welling- ton for Christmas, complete I can't believe ..... . with a trifle for dessert. As you prepare for your holiday meals, don't stop with the food. No matter what your farnilY. traditions may be, serving your holi-. day meal with flair is a gift in itself. • KAREN W1GHT 1s a Newport Beach resident Her column runs Saturdays It's My-Honie Landscaping or re-landscaping is your answer to a bcautifuJ new look for your home. KAY MATSON, A.A. C.C.N.P. Landscape Designer FLOWERDALE can make your landscape dreams come true, and increase your home's value, too! Come in te><by and discover the people who can make a difference to you and your garden. 00~~ COMPLETE LANDSCAPING 46 YEARS EXP. Licenst' No. 308553 SANTA ANA • 2800 N. Tusrin Ave:. (714) 633-9200 COSTA MESA • 2700 Bristol Ave. 714 754-6661 TERRY MEIKLE C.C.N.P. Land.scape Designer When vou need to know ... Find rt fast in your hometown newspaper .. A8 Saturday, December 16, 2000 Doily Pilot . Kick off the holidays with 552 Club juniors at the Balboa Pavilion 552 CLUB JUNIORS: •eel- ebrate the Holidays" with the 552 Oub Juniors at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Balboa Pavil- ion. At SSS per person. the holiday ~ fc;sttvities include dinner set against the festive backdrop of the New- port Harbor Boat Parade, dancing to "Blue Machine,• 50150 drawing and silent auc- tion, and presentations of the Coslow and Davies Outstand- ing Juniors Awards. Funds raised will go toward the new •Women's Pavilion at Hoag Hospital. Organizers note this is a great way to kick off the Holiday Season and make new friends. Membership in the 552 Qub is not required to attend. For reservations, please call (949) 574-7212. READING BY NINE: Daily Pilot readers have contributed more than $4,500 to the Read- ing by Nine fund-raising dnve to buy books for three Costa Gettina. INVOLVED • GETI1NG INVOLVED runs period- ically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating ba$is. If you'd like information on adding your organization to this list. call (949) 574-4228. SENIOR MEALS AND SERVICES, INC. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals lo homebound senior citizens _residing in Costa Mesa who are not able Jim de Boom COMMUNITY & CLUBS Mesa elementary scliools - Pomona, Whittier and Wilson. Coob1butions have ranged from $10 to Sl,500, and we seek to match the $7 ,800 chal- lenge money provided by Fountain of Youth Funds from the Rotary Qubs of Newport- Balboa, Newport-Irvine and Newport Sunrise. A donation of $70 was received at the Pilot from the students and teachers of the first grade at Anderson Ele- mentary School in Corona del to prepare their own meals and do not have anyone to prepare meals for them. A hot lunch is delivered Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the senior's home. A one-day-a-week commitment is all that is asked. Substitute drivers are also needed to fill in for regu- lar drivers. (714) 894-9779. SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY Volunteers are needed to pro- vide assistance on the crisis Mar. Parent Deede Bern.ls points out that the $70 is the first-place prize from the UC Irvine Rainbow Art Contest won by the Anderson stu- dents \Jl November. Many thankS to the Anderson stu- dents and teachers for caring , and sharing! Reading book orders must be placed by Dec. 31, and your contributions are wel- come, as we still have to match $3,300. Make your check payable to Rotary 5320 Foundation and mall it to Dai- ly Pilot Promotions Depart- meat, Rea4ing by Nine Book Drive, P.O. Box 1560, Costa Mesa, CA 92628. YACHl'SMEN'S LUN- CHEON: H you have time Wednesday, join in at the Yachtsmen's Luncheon held at noon at the Newport Har- bor Yacht Qub to hear a pre- sentation by Orange Coast College's Brad Avery on the hotline and at the hospital. There is a special need for bilingual and bicultural vol- unteers. (949) 756-0677. SHARE! HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE PROGRAM Host families are needed in the Costa Mesa area to pro- vide a bed, meals and a lov- ing home for high school stu- dents from more than 28 countries including Germany, Japan, Brazil, C hina and Poland. The students, all between ages 15 and 18, par- ticipate in cross-cultural Botanicare Laruil.scape Design Construction Maintenance 2025 W. Balboa Blvd. Ste D Newport Beach , Ca 92663 (949) 673-5646 Celestino's quality MEATS The Finest Meat and Service Auailable Serving Costa Mesa for over 30 years :Happy :Holiilays to your family from ours at Cekstino s ~ j/oul'fKolldqy~ &!ibulb;y 8mf!/1 • Ribs • Pork Crown Roast • Lamb Legs • Pork Tenderloins • Lamb Raclt • Sirloin Roast • Boneless Rosemary Potlt Roast • Lamb Crown Roast • N. Y. Strips • Pork Rib Roast • Lamb Chops Old Fashion Hams & Diestel Turkeys . GaltvflteadJor j/olll'riJ~ fl?m.a~ ~ • Deli Platt«S • Crab Cakes • Coolced Tutlteys • Shrimp Trays • Coolced Prime Rib • Smoked Fish • Fried Tutlteys • Veggie Trays Frozf!lt Dll'lltff Entrln In 1 O min. ..... ,,, C""'1M Btdtlllidal • ~ ,_,., Splnllch t..,.. • a.Ida tH' T.,.,. Noodk Soupf • ~ -..t., a.ldlM r..,,.,. • tas;pa Trays •Enchilada Trays • Sausap Platters • Buffalo Wings Celesdno'• hu Holiday Wr ap Beef Jerky! Mak•Gnat Stocld .. Staffen ! Prob Fish Delivmtl D~ El Toro Bravo Cbip1 d-Toriilltu Home Styk Ta'1Ulk1 Alaska Eagle cruising to Chile and the Antarctic. SERVICE CLUB MEET- INGS nus WEEK; Want to get more involved in your community, make new friends, network or to give something back to your com- munity? ny a service club. You are invited to attend a club meeting this week. Many clubs will buy your first guest meal for you .• TODAY 5:30 p.m.: The Soroptimist International of Newport Har- bor will meet at the home of Rosalinda and Rudy Lopez for a potluck Christmas party and gift exchange. TUESDAY 7:15 a.m.: The Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will meet at the Balboa Bay Club to bear Ann Marie Alford, president of the Assis- exchange to learn about America and share their own culture. The students stay for five to 10 months and are screened twice for academic excellence and proficiency in English. (888) 533-8514. SHERMAN LllURY & GARDENS You could assist with the gar- den or help in the gift and tea shop of Corona del Mar's botanical garden and histori- cal research library. Dorothy Wood, (949) 673-2261. SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER The Small Business Assis- tance League of Newp0rt- Mesa. WEDNESDAY 1:15 a.m.: The Costa Mesa Orange Coast Breakfast Uons Club will meet at Mimi's Cafe for a business meeting, the South Coast Metro Rotary Club will meet at the Center Club, and the Newport Har- bor Kiwanis Club will meet at the University Athletic Club. Noon: The Orange Coast Exchange Club will meet at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a program on •your most memorable QuistmaS. • 6 p.m.: The Newport-Bal- boa Rotary Club will meet at May Garden Restaurant for a Chinese Holiday Dinner (http://www.newportbalboa. org). THURSDAY Noon: The Kiwanis Club of Costa Mesa will meet at the Holiday Inn, the Newport tance Center of OCC needs volunteers to advise small business owners in finance, accounting, law, marketing, sales, human resources and other areas. (714) 432-5916. SOMEONE CARES SOUP KITCHEN Someone Cares Soup Kitchen needs food servers and vol- unteers for kitchen duties. The organization is at 720 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-8861. SOUTH COAST LITERACY COUNCIL Volunteer tutors are needed for an increased demand of Beach-Corona del Mar Kiwa- nis Oub will meet at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, the Exchange Club of New- port Harbor will meet at the Riverboat Restaurant to bear Mickey Shaw with an update on the Child Abuse Preven- tion Center, and the Newport lrvine Rotary Club will meet at the Irvine Marriott Hotel (http://www.nlrotary.org). FRIDAY Many of the area's Uons Qubs will join with the Har- bor-Mesa Uons Club for a ride in the Christmas Boat Parade, which will depart from the Fun Z.One Boat Co. al 7p.m. •~ITV & ClUllS is pub- lished every Saturday in the Daily Pilot. Send yoor servke club's meeting Information by fax to (949) 660-8667, e-mail to jde- boomOaol.com or by mall to 2082 S.E. Bristol, Suite 201, Newport Beach, CA 92660-1740. literacy and English as a Sec- ond Language classes. Stu- dents are taught English reading, writing and speak- ing skills at their own level in small groups Qr on a one-to- one basis. There are centers all over Orange County, once trained, tutors may choose the center in which they want to teach. Mary Filz9erald, (949) 458-8664. SOUTH COAST REPERTORY THEATER The South Coast Repertory Theater needs volunteers to help with ushering (see plays free) and other functions (714) 708-5500. Home for the Holidays? ~ are we I ~~~~ 'fhe original MIKE'I CAllPETI OVER 25 YEARS IN COSTA MESA • Now Owned & Operated by Mesa Upholstery • INSTALLED BEFORE HOLIDAY Vinyls • Ceramics Wood • Laminates • ALL CARPET & FLOORING CURRENTLY MARKED DOWN ·30o/ooff CALL NOW ·• 642-8400 ~s DESIGN CENTER • Custom-Made furniture • Sllp Covers • Dlnln~ Room Chairs • Draperies. Shades. & BedSpreads factol"J' It Showroom • 1998 Harbor Blvd .. Costa Mesa Call for an In-Home Duitn COuultatlon (949) 642-8400 '~~~ Doily Pilot • Send AROUND TOWN Items to the Dally Pilot, 330 w. 8ay St .• Cos- ta Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646--4170; or by c.alling (949) 574- 4268. Include the time, date and location of the event. as well as a contact phone number. A complete listing is available at http:llwww.dallypilot.com. TODAY A Jujitsu belt certtficatlon competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Than- gle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Children between 4 and 14 will com- pete. "Divorce: A New Begin- ning," a workshop for men and women in the process of divorcing or who are recently divorced, will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180 Newport Center Drive, New- port Beach. $40. (949) 644- 6435. The Newport Beach Central Library will present a free workshop, "Tools and Tucks: Internet 101," at 10 a.m. in the Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave. Topics will include search engines, browsers, bookmarks, navi- gation shortcuts and other Web strategies. (949) 717- 3801. The Newport Beach Commu- nity Services Department will bring in 20 tons of snow for "Winter Wonderland" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grant Howald Park on 5th and Iris avenues in Corona del Mar. An appearance by Santa, hol- iday crafts and a snowman- building contest are planned. Children are encouraged to bring carrots and sticks for their snow creations. (949) 644-3151. The Alliance Francalse wtll hold a Chrisbnas meeting at 11 :30 a.m. at the restaurant Fourchette, 103 Palm St., Bal- boa Peninsula. $35, or $30 for members. (949) 653-0633. A Jose Hess trunk show, fea- turing 17 pieces of diamond fashion jewelry, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at Bailey Banks & Biddle at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 1237, Costa Mesa. (714) 751-5640. . . Authors Walter and Sue Ellln Browder will present a step - by-step guide for fathers or mothers from their book "101 Secrets a Good Dad Knows" at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 631- 8661. The Orange County Chapter of the Single Gourmet, an international fine dining club for singles, invites you to dine with them at 6:30 p .m. at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. $75. (949) 854-6552. MONDAY Middle school students from the Te Winkle School Choir will perform from 11 :30 a.m. to noon at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 645- 2356. TUESDAY Revelers at the Costa Mesa Senior Center will light can- dles and enjoy Hanukkah entertainment at noon at 695 -NOJJC( Of UNSC1DUD UCAllCJ The City of Newport Beach Is currently accepting applications to fill the following unscheduled vacancy: • Civil Service Board (one seat) (City Council Nomtnee] The newty appointed member will serve until the expiration of the current term (June 30, 2001) plus one full tenn (June 30, !005). The deadline for filing applications Is 4:00 p.m. on Tburaday. Dtctmbtr 28. 2000. The appointment Is echeduled to be made on Tuesday, Febroary 13, 2001 . AppUcetion blanks end llddftional Information about the Civil SeMce Board can be obtained from the City Clerk's office, 3300 Newport Boulevard, or will be mailed to you bY catting &44 3005. For more lnfonnation contact the City Clerk's Office at 644-3005. THIN'S MOM TO C'W'MA THNI MllTS THI EYE NOT ONLY AM THUi ITNKIHO "llM'ENUMS" AT ~ IN T'HI ~ Oft IJ THI llACH, 1N1Y Al..90 °"'"" LUXURY, UNOt!NIA8ll. OUAlJTY ~ ~YIM N:;QJNCY, llJNA ~ TO UI& PT. WITH A WfTY HICOIN a.MP. ..... ,.. '1NNl8I S'fUL. MIN'a·l71L LAC8'wm4CMM0N08EZB.·lt7110. ~-......... CHARLBS H. BARR 1803 W.u:liKDriw (9'9) 642-3)10 Ncwpon Bach, CA 92660 • Fa C9-'9) ~ Mon-Fri 10:00un-6:00pm Sat·~~ We will bC o~n Sunday, Dec. 17th 10:00am-4:00pm AROUND ToWN IEST ID "A Broadway Holiday," a Pacific Symphony Pops singing extravaganza, will be led by principal Pops conductor Richard Kaufman at 8 p.m. today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Performers include J. Mark McVey, Ron Raines and Jodi Benson. $14-$72. (714) 755-5799. W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-2356. WEDNESDAY Lord Piers Anthony Wey- mouth Wedgwood, an inter- national ambassador for Wedgwood USA, will preside over a special in-store pre- sentation and signing event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macy's in South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bris- tol St., Costa Mesa. (323) 851- 8230, Ext. 102. THURSDAY Fashion Island's annual menorah-lighting ceremony STAGECOACH LUGGAGE 50% OFF SKYWAY LUGGAGE CELEBRfIY CoUECTION RECOMMENDED BEST BUYlll BY CONSUMER REfQRTS REG. SALE Expandable Tote 120.00 59.99 21" Expandable Upright 290.00 144.99 25· Expandable Upright 320.00 159.99 29" Expandable Upright 340.00 169.99 Garment Bag/Wheels 340.00 169.99 • 1680 Denier Nylon • 15 Year Warranty Corner of 17th A: Irvine Ave., --Bch • -~acnru Soturday, December 16, 2000 A9 will be held at 4 p .m. at 905 Newport Center Drive, New- port Beach. (949) 721-2000. The 552 Club Juniors' holi- day party will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St., Balboa. $52, includ- ing includes dinner. Proceeds will benefit Hoag Hospital's new Women's Pavilion. (949) 574-7208. The 552 Club Juniors' Holi- day Party will be held at 7 p.m. at .the Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St., Balboa. $55, including dinner. Proceeds will benefit Hoag Hospital's new Women's Pavilion. (949) 574-7208. DEC. 23 Green Systems International Orchid Nursery will hold Orchid potting seminars at l 0 a.m . and 2 p.m. at 20362 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949) 756-1211. Costa Mesa and the city's Police Department will spon· sor a Christmas food and gift program for needy local fami- lies from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westside Substation, 567 W. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The goal is to provide Christmas food packages for 100 fami- lies, with a gift for each child 12 years old and younger. The city needs donations from the conununity of money, canned foods and unwrapped, new toys before Friday. The items can be taken to the Westside Substation or the Main Police Station, 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 327-7450. JAN. 1 Costa Mesa Recreation Ser- vices will present an excur· sion to the 2001 Rose Parade. nckets are on sale at the Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. $60. (714) 327-7525. JIN. 6 Demonstrations of correct rose pruning techniques and discussions on cultural needs for growing healthy roses will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Sherman Llbrary & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. The pro- gram is part of the Weekend Gardener Series. Free. (949) 673-2261. JAN. 10 "Floral Design for Formal ·Dining" will be taught at 9:30 a.m. at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast High- way, Corona del Mar. The class will feature the con- struction of a floral center- piece for a formal dining table. $45, and preregistra- tion is required. (949) 673- 2261. JAN. 17 "Bad Water Blues: A Coral Reef Mystery," a musical comedy by playwright Richard Hellesen, will travel to elementary schools Jan. 17 through April 8 to bring chil- dren a message about pre- serving Southern California's ocean waters. The show is available for booking now for elementary schools, kinder- garten through sixth grades. $410, plus a travel surcharge for a single performance with discounts for back-to-back bookings. (714) 708-5549. SEE TOWN PAGE A10 .. .. AIO Saturday, o.c.mw 16, 2000 •floral Design tor Formal Dining" will be t~ught at Shennan Ubrary 8i Gardens, 2647 E . Coast Highway, at 9:30 a.m. The class will fea- ture the constructfon of a no- ral centerpiece for a formal dining table. $45, and prereg- istration ii required. (949) 673-2261. JO. 31 The NaUonal Notary Assn. will bold a training session for people interested in becoming a notary public or for those who need to renew their notary commission, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p .m. at the Hilton Hotel, 3050 Bristol St., Co$ta Mesa. $139. (800) 876-6827. FEI. 10 lbe Presidential Motorcade Classic Car and Motorcycle Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p .m. at the Orange Coun- ty Market Place, 88 Pair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event will also feature a cherry-pie eating contest, peanut bag tossing contests, entertain- ment and more than 1,000 vendors. $10 or $15. (949) 723-6663. ONGOING The Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club meets at 1 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. Satur- days at the comer of Crown ONLY $15 · NOW AVA ILABLE!! Open This Saturday (12/16) 10am-4pm 4870 Barranca, Suite 220 (Between Jeffery & Cuher. at f.l'l't'k) (949) 552-4624 f amilydr.com Drive and San Joaquin Road. (949) 640-6049. The Newport Beach Walldng O ub meets at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Walkers should meet at the intersection or Hospital Road and Superior Avenue. (949) 650-1332. Revene Mortg•ge Network sponsors a questlon-and- answer session for seniors 62 and older at 3 p.m. Wednes- days at Bayside Village, 300 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 723-0233. Eastblulf mementary School PTA meets on the third Tues- day of each month alternating with start qmes of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meeting dates and times are posted in tb.e school office, 2627 Vista del' Oro, Newport Beach. (949) 515-5920. A women's therapy support group meets to discuss rela- tionship issues at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1151 Dove St., Suite 105, Newport Beach. (949) 261-8003. Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store needs to replenish its book stock. Patrons are urged to bring in unwanted books. With the exception of law books or magazines, all dona- tions -hardcover and paperback -are welcome and are tax-deductible. Books may be left at any or the three branch libraries: ~ Balboa, Ma.rlnen or Corona del Mar. They also may be dropped off in the special book closet next to the store at 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 159-9661. The 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 bolds several evening parties. (949) 854-4501. Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors a discussion group focusing on issues, concerns and respon- sibilities of adult children car- ing for their elderly parents at 7:30 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. $30. (114) 445-4950. The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce holds networking luncheon meetings from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednes- days at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Goll Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Visitors are welcome. $13. (714) 885-9090. The Udo Isle Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30 p .m. Mondays at the Oakwood THE DEIIGN MILL ~ NEWPORT BEACH/ CENTRAL JAVA (949) 642-1778 TEAK PATIO FURNITURE SALE Factory Direct from Indonesia Wholesale to the Public Patio Table, & Chair Sets, Steamer Lounges, Side Tables, Umbrellas, Benches Apartments, 1700 16th St., tn the dubbou.se on the main level, in Newport Beach. (949) 515-9470. Jewt•h f...Uy 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 7 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Attendance is free, but registration is required. (714) 4-45-4950. Scrabble Club No. 350 meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Borders Boob, Music & Cafe on 19th Street and New- port Boulevard, Costa Mesa. $3. New players are wel- come. (949) 759-4871. lbe Coln and Stamp Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mon- days at the 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. (949) 644-3244. Jewish Family Service otters ongoing be reavement sup- port groups for adults at all stages of loss. The groups share experiences. hear bow others deal with grief, receive support and learn ways to cope with sadness and loss. One gTOup meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Beth Jacob in Irvine. The second group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Temple Judea in Laguna Hills. 1be thJrd group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Ezra Center in Anaheim. free, but advance registration is required (71•) 4•5-4950. Newcomen to tbe Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, New- port Beach and Newport Coast weas 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. (949) 854-4501. Jewish Family Service of Orange County provides a support and discussion group to assist partidpants in their recovery from childhood or teenage sexual abuse. The group meets from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Bak- er St .. Costa Mesa. Advance registration is required. (714) 445-4950. A Dealing with Divorce sup- port group is offered by Jew- ish Family Service of Orange County. The group is led by an experienced counselor and meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jewish Federation Cam- pus, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950. An Interfaith couples support group is offered by Jewisp Family Service of Orange County. The group addresses issues faced by couples in which one partner js Jewish and the other is not. including raising children, observing holidays, displaying symbols Orange County'~ sin city of the roaring '20s and not 10-1oanng '30s, as remembered t>y long11me re11delll lt.<lgl? Robe1 Gardrw!r obert Gardner's · BAWDYBALBO • ~ = • &I) "' •H!r~ •ISO~ •21 chaPlen • tndee:l Nolabltm}'lrom/M ~ Corc*tr & Cordier. 171 ~ 01 Sit F f IOS I Newpoll lleKh, CA 92663 Chtm Ol1'y Albtl 7 ~for~ $JO.cll/J•....:$l7 .. (lldl.dcs ID & sl1epp11°l) ::2 writl °"""""' IJOty l'td BP-300 t canon ~ eos Doily Pilot in the home and relationships with extended families. The group meets for three weekly sessions Wednesday evenings at Jewish Family Service, 250 I!. Baker St., SUite G, Costa Mesa. (11•) •45·4950. The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce sponsors a net- working luncheon at 11 :45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Cos- ta Mesa Country Club, 1701 Goll Course Road, Costa Mesa. (?14) 885·9090. 1be Walking Club of New- port Beach meets at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Hospital Road and Superior Avenue. Lose the weight and have fun. (949) 650-1332. The Sea Scouts' shtp Del Mar 711 of Orange County offers a program for young men ages 14 to 18 interested in sail~g, ~eamanship, piloting, naVlgation and cruising Meetings are from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sea Scouts Sea Base, 1931 w. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-6301 or (949) 551-8591. Oasis Senior Center offers ongoing assistance, counsel- ing and referral services for seniors. (949) 644-3244. The Costa Mesa Senior Citi- zen Square and Round Ddllce Club seeks experienced dancers to join lts group from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Costa Mesa Senior Center 19th Street and Pomon~ Avenue. Costa Mesa. (714) 545-5669. Po lil l llll 11: '1111 H I .irncd I m\lr H.11l, \\ i1h l ,~ •• ranee A.s!:ency AUTO • HOMEOWNERS . 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"The bill is not intended to grant or take away righ ts,• Kiff said. "It's not trying to change the (curren tly proposed) development at all.• While the city attorney's office is wol'king on a draft of the bill, Kiff said, the docu- ment could be handed to a legislator as early as next week. After review by the leg- islator's office, he or she could introduce the bill as early as next month. H the legislation passes, it would take effect in January 2002, K1ff added. A possible sponsor of the bill is state Assembly Speaker Robert M. Hertzberg (D-Sher- man Oaks), Kiff said. Newport Coast community leaders said they were willing to listen to the city's plans. While the committee has recommended that residents approve the annexation, McGee said his group would not support a lengthy delay of the process. ·we do not feel that the deletion or (825) homes from the overall development plan would place the city at risk from a financial standpoint,• he said. • ll the Local Coastal Pro- gram was to change and decrease by (825) homes, that would certainly not trouble us.• But Kiff said city studies on the annexation had been based on a complete develop- ment, and an economic reces- sion could lead to a decrease in property taxes the city will receive from the area. Because Newport Beach will have to hire additional pohce and fire personnel, the city could be left with an increased payroll while receiving less taxes to pay for its employees, Kiff said. FACTORY CLOSE OUT! Lowest Prices Ever! For a limited time, you can obtain special close-out prices on Mission Style furniture, aalted in quarter sawn grain oak in the dark walnut finish. 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LOCAL CONTROL GUIDELINES To have local governments administer the Coastal Act and limit the cornmlssion's workload, coastal counties and cities are required to com- plete so-called Local Coastal Programs. These programs include a land-use plan that sets gene ral guidelines, as well as a procedures that describe. how the city or coun- ty will handle applications for development. Once the commission has certified the document, most permits can be issued by the local government agency, which is qualified to handle coastal development under commission guidelines and the Coastal Act. Of Califom.i.a's 125 coastal areas, 37 still don't have a LocaJ Coastal Program. They include the cities of Santa Maruca, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Seal .Beach and Costa Mesa, as well as some parts of Orange Coun- ty, such as the Santa Ana River segment and the Santa Ana Height segment. A Local Coastal Program land-use plan has been on Newport Beach's books since 1990, but the city still needs to take the second step and come up with guidelines for handling development applications. Newport Beach remains the only local government that received funds from the state to finish its Local Coastal Pro- gram, but later declined the money. Council members decided to send back a $150,000 grant to finish work on the program after the com.mission turned down a request to fund a broader plan in July 1999. PlANS FOR ANISHING COASTAL PROGRAM In connection with New- port Beach's general plan update, council members had planned to update the land- use plan and conduct market research to find out if areas designated for commercial development should be reduced, said Patncia Temple, the city's planrung director. H City Counol members deQ.de to go ahead with this, it would take about a year to fin- ish the document, Temple said. Because the council this year has set up a oommittee to develop a process for updating the general plan, Temple added, it would make sense to complete the Local Coastal Program at the same time. •tn the long run, the city will be interested in certifica- tion,· she said, adding that a completion of the ptogram should be a •fairly straightfor- ward exercise." Co\U'\dlman Tod Ridgeway said he had pushed for finish- ing the coastal plan since his time on the Planning Commis- sion from 1992 to 1998. •J have always said that we needed to get the [plan) certi- fied so that we don't have to have every Tom, Dick and Harry go up to the Coastal Comnussion for a pennit. • he said. "I think that at this point in time, we're comfortable with moving forward Wlth a Local Coastal Program. It's long overdue, let there be no doubt about that." Mayor Gary Adams agreed. "I Uunk that makes a lot of sense: he said, addmg that the ex:istmg part of the Local Coastal Program should be updated at the same time. Irvine University Center 4225 Campus Drive • (949) 509-6138 Energy Bars, Holiday Plants and Great Prices ! RETURN THlS COUPON TO TllADEll JOE'S IN tJNIV!RSl1'V Cenet, IY 12131/00TO :f"'W. __ .,.,..., l I Al2 Soturdoy, December 16, 2000 ABRAMS CONTINUED FROM A 1 Wiener and Eric Soto received one last chance to express their feelings about the loss of their children. "Our lives have been totally destroyed," said Wiener, sob- bing and shaking uncontrol- lably as she addressed the court. "It's destroyed my fami- ly. It's destroyed my marriage. There's a hole in my heart. this nothingness that no one can repair." Soto. who spoke calmly dwing his short speech, said talking about wbat Sierra meant to him has not made him feel any better about bis daughter's death. ·1 don't want [AbrclmS) to go back today and be proud of what he did." he said. "So I'm not gomg to say how his action hds affected me. . . 1 hope he never gets out agam and do ttus all over again and cause pain to others: Sierra's mother, Cindy Soto, dld not attend the sentencing. Abrams sat through the proceedings W1lh his head bowed and displaying no emo- tion , a pose he maintained throughout the tnal. Abrams did not speak, but shook his head to indicate "no" when he was asked if he want- ed to explain himself. Wearing a white shirt and khctkJ pdllls, with his Jong hair slicked back, Abrams at one point slightly waved to his daughter. Stephanie Abrams, who was sitting 1.11 the court gallery Others present were his sister. Janice Abrams, and brother, Joseph Abrams. Wiener expressed disgust and anger as she chided Abrdms cind his famtl y for show1.11g no signs of remorse. • 1 don't know how he and his family can live knowing what be has done to us,• she said. •The holidays are here, and I don't have my baby to cel- ebrate with and that's not fair. •1 just hope he gets what he deserves because he is scum.• Some of Abrams' family members were in tears as Wiel)er and Soto spoke. Superior Court Judge John Ryan said it was clear Abrams' "intent was to harm as many people" as he could. He ruled that Abrams should pay funer- al expenses -$7,000 to the Sotos and $5,000 to the Wieners from bis prison salary. •I based my decision on what I heard during the trial,• he said, pointing out several agg'ravating factors in the case. "It has had a tremendous impact on so many people. What about the psychological harm to other children who witnessed the incident?" The complex. tbree-month- long trial involved numerous witnesses. including 18 psychi- atrists who analyzed Abrams' psyche in great depth and detail. At the end of the sentenc- ing, bailiffs led Abrams from the cowtroom. A jury of 10 women and two men found Abrams guilty of the crimes Aug. 24; the same jury OD Oct. 23 found him to have been legally sane when he killed the children and also recommended he get a life sentence Nov. 1. Richard Widman, a juror and Newport Beach resident who came to the sentencing, said it was an "emotionally draining• process for him. ·we made tough decisions, but we worked well together as a jury,• he said, adding that the jurors plan to meet for din- ner after the holidays. 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''-l'>-4-l .\-O~OO Monday, December 25 • 11 :00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Christmas Day Brunch FEATURING ... • Nl!t¥ ()8¥\s ~ •BIUdast ~ • Sndie Bir T~ n! ~ • 6rinffesh Si8:ls • Spldll otm~ Ulll en.I Pm1 All • Oll!l's Gama Emes ·~ •Sd:xxl Bir ·~ IUls ·~ t.b8 Bn1lch Is S3695ldub,116.95 fol chltktn 12 llld lllCtlr. chikJflll IXllW 3"',,... lndolx Ill(} ocArJoor "'11llO Mill* Complmmiy ~ 1107 .fuJww JU. _N':"!}#' IJttri -Ctlifar-9]6fi() PARADE CONTINUED FROM A1 Under a new name -the illumi- nated Water Parade -things got dan- gerous a few years later, when spec- tators witnessed a planned J>8$Senger rescue from a bwning boat. • While modem-day parade partici- pants and spectators won't witness slmUar •catastrophes." which includ- ed the explosion of underwater mines, at least 65 registered boats - decorated with everything from San- tas to millennium bugs -will surely keep everyone equally entertained , And while recommending several layers of clothing to withstand 50- degree weather, the event's organiz- ers said it looks as if the only water involved would be that ill the bay. "The weather looks good,• said Brett Hemphill on Friday. A sailing enthusiast, the 34-year-old business- man is this year's parade chairman. "It looks clear. I was out there last night for the house judging (of the Ring of Ughts), and it was pretty pleasant.H Winding its way around the entire harbor, the parade's route should offer plenty of vie wing spots. But Hemphill suggested spectators not wait until the last minute. CHllSTllAS IOAT P.IUDE The 92nd annual Christmas Boat Parade will begin Sunday and will end Dec. 23. Each night, the boat procession will start at Collins Island, off Balboa Island, at 6:30 p.m. and will end at the same spot around 9 p.m. For more Information, call (949)72~. THE 2000 RING OF LIGHTS WINNERS HOME SWEEPSTAKES Lyons residence 26 Harbor Island Road BEST LIGHTS AND ANIMATION Pepys residence 526 S. Bay Front SECOND Pl.ACE Rich residence 802 S. Bay Front "I think you want to get there ear- ly," he said, adding that parking spots fill up qulckly every year. As the parade's former control chairman, Hemphill urged boat par- ' THIRD Pt.ACE Hurd residence 403 S. Bay Front BEST HUMOR ANO ORIGINAUTY Cook residence 538 S. Bay front SECOND Pl.ACE Kelly residence 409 Edgewater Ave. MOST TRAOmONAL DiBari residence 710 S. Bay Front SECOND Pl.ACE Litt residence 1318 E. Balboa Blvd. BEST COMMEROAL ENTRY Balboa Pavilion 500 Main St. SECOND Pl.ACE American legion Post 291 215 15th St. ties to stay clear of the official route. "Make sure to stay out of the way of the boat parade." he said. "Get a map. Be familiar. And float in the center." POSADA CONTINUED FROM A 1 reenact Mary and Joseph knocking on doors within the house and residents agreeing to take them in. because the streets are smaller and the houses are closer together. H The church began its posadas in 1995, when Father Bruce Patterson - the first of the church's priests to speak Spanish - joined the church, she said. •There's spirit in the cer- emony, and that's what people need: spirit during the season, especially now that everything else we have is so commercialized,• she said. "Everyone needs spiritual inspiration, not just Hispanics. and they find that in these posadas. It's a fellowship of every- body getting together and celebrating spiritual cus- toms.· The posada, which means "inn" in Spanish, is a holiday tradition celebrated in parts of Latin America with a procession that stops at homes throughout the neighborhood. The congregation of the Costa Mesa church will ·We'll celebrate with songs. prayers, pinatas and treats such as tamales or candies," said Maggie Gar- cia, receptionist for the church. •it is a big tradition in Mexico. especially in small towns where au of the community is involved. People go door to door !J:ca -----°""-- RAYMOND WEIL GEN EYE . ~WATCH I ~ ' \ ' I • I I t I ', 3033 SOUTH BRISTOL, COSTA MESA One block South of San Die,o Freeway ('405) (714) 432-8200. (949) 675-7662 OPEN70AYS The church's first posada was mostly attended by Latinos, but it has since expanded into a multicul- tural event, Garcia said. TALK WITH with Dr. Jane Bening, MD, Board-Certified Gynecologist, about Sexuality and Women's Health issues on ... KFI AM-640 Sunday 12/17/00 5-7am (for the early birds) Stayed tuned ... H•ppy Holidttys!I 351 Hospital Rd #611 Ncwpon BcaCh \ Wassoll-Kelly TEIOOK dtx?ntures ·n Christmas I y ou can never overdecorate,• the serving platter that ur friends and neighbors ave us last year says. So true. When the judges knocked n the door and said ·You on,• we screamed and elled. "But that's not all." ey chuckled. "You won the weepstakes Award.· We got louder, jumped up d down and hugged veryone. little did they know we bad been living in the dark for about a week because if we turned on a lamp while the lights on the dock were on, the whole side of the house went dark. And no having the 'crowave and the dishwash- on at the same lime or the other side of the house would er and go black. Yikes! Now that we won e Sweepstakes, what are e going to do, we thought. Bill yelled, •Hawaii!" Oh, that's what he thinks. A few days later he said, "I'll call the electrictan and we can put another 50 watts in for next year.• Yippee! We don't tell many people this, but we don't go to Fash- ion Island or South Coast Plaza the day after Christ- mas. We are at the lighting stores, looking for more holi- day illumination on sale. We have yard art -Santas, soldiers and angels. A huge 7-foot snowman appeared in our yard with a note, "Thought you might like him for next year.• Then there was the phone call. "Gay, you have got to over to Tuesday Morning and see the Christmas lights they have there.• Not exceeding the speed limit, I found the green light- ed swags with red illuminat- ed bows. This is itl I bought the four packages they had, called my daugh- ters, who bought another six sets, and had friends in Ven- tura buy another five. Of course, I also sneaked in buy- ing a few animated things for our windows. Just a few days ago, we plugged in the last string of lights after three weeks of stretching, straining and lad- der wiggling. Our 200-amp service will be in by next year. Watch out Newport. At least this year we can turn on the television, microwave and a coffee pot all at the same ttme. We look around the bay, lights dancing off the waters, and appnc:iate that everyone else hu gone through the 141De crazy tun. We thank them for their spirited efforts. •GAY WASSWAe •Y Is the edi- tor of. 8.t>oa n.w1~. Inside DATEIOOK The fairy tale comes to life this weekend as the American Ballet Theatre presents ·anderet1•• at the Orange County Per- forming Arts Center. See story, Page A16. Saturday, December 16, 2000 AJ3 Finding the holiday spirit in the '100 Aker Wood' By Tom Titus U p the street a few ' blocks at South Coast Repertory, Scrooge and Gracie are rediscovering the spirit of Christmas for the 21st and seventh time, recover both in a brief run- ning time of 50 minutes. The Trilogy has lowered its mini- mum attending age to 3 for this brightly wrapped holi- day package. and it's one both the kids and their par- e nts can enjoy. In celebration of that silly old bear . respectively. THEATER At Costa. Mesa's Thlo-REVIEW gy Playhouse Director Ahcia Butler has assembled a bouncy, ener- getic cast, which is further embellished by the musical direction and choreography of Jimmy Hippenstiel. I wonder what A.A. Milne was like. I hope he loved his friends and that he bad a sweet tooth, especially for "bun· ny. • Maybe he was chubby, maybe he had· a favorije red shirt. But most of all, I hope and assume the author was kind and gentle and able to touch people. Young Chong REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK I visit the Disney Store because I know Pooh is there. I adore Pooh key chains, Pooh dolls, even Pooh bedsheets. I once almost bought a denim jacket with a big Pooh face sewn on the back. It was last year -1 was 22 -so I bought a Pooh book instead. the same basic operation is being per- formed on ... Eeyore? Just like bis star char- acter, Wm.nie-the-Pooh. There's something about that •silly old Yes, Eeyore, the donkey from A.A. Milne's dassic Winnie-the-Pooh stories, is finding out what the holi- days are all about. The Trilo- gy players are gearing their holiday production toward the sandbox set with their bouncy, attractive presenta- tion of ·A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail." Eeyore is played by Trilo- gy veteran James Mulligan, who projects a sad, elderly character that tosses around the word "pathetic" the way Scrooge does "humbug.· He's clearly in need of a dose of Chrisbnas cheer. bear• that gets me every time. The way I cried reading it. The pictures were glossy and beautiful. Pooh's expressions were heartbreaking and adorable. When he slept, he wore white pajamas and a salmon-pink night cap. When it was • windy, he wore a yellow scarf. Last weekend. he wore bis usual red shirt and carried his pot of "hunny• on stage during •A Wmnie-the-Pooh Christ- mas Tail• at the Trilogy Playhouse in This is what the "hun- ny" -loving Pooh (Matt Bar- tosch) and the young, impressionable Piglet (Hai- ley Villa.ire) set out to do, enlisting support from their friends in "100 Aker Wood." The mission is virtually usurped by Rabbit (Eileen bis little, red shirt flaps upward over his not so little tummy. The way he devours honey and gets it all over his face. The way he cherishes his friends -Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga and, of course, Christopher Robin. That's "tail,• as in appendage, because Eeyore seems to have lost his, along with his yuletide jollies. It's up to Pooh and the gang to Conan), who takes chdrge with her al)rasive organiza- tional skills and a shrill whistle. The others fall into line, each with his or her own musical solo. ThNe's the ebullient Tig- yer (Alex Bartosch), the effusively maternal Kanga (Colleen Bingham) and the Sdgdc1ous Owl (Sharon Sunorudn), each bringing SEAN HILLER I OAA.Y P!lOT Eric Whitacre stands wtth hb tanpura at the Orange County Performing Arts Center during the Pacific Chorale rehearsal Wednesday evening. Whltacre's composition, .. Winter, .. will have Its world premiere this weekend. ' The slllllds of ' Yowtg ONang DAILY PILOT T he beginning of Eric Whitacre's musi- cal piece "Winter,• with its trills and sitar-string techniques, sounds flighty, tickled, emotional and calm. Like the movement of snow. Whitacre, the composer-in-residence for the Pacific Chorale, wrote the 12-minute composition from an Edward Esch poem. •wmter," about snow. Its world premiere will be performed by the chorale this week- end as part of •ns the Season I• at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The evening will include holiday perfor- mances by the Padfic Symphony Orchestra, the Pacific Chorale and the Pacific Chorale Children's Chorus, all conducted by John Alexander. •wmter• will feature strings. chorus, a harp and a sitar. Water is often Whitacre's source of lnspi- ration. The 30-year-old Juilliard graduate enjoys playing in the ocean and taking showers. He likes water -frozen and run- ning -;--for reasons even he can't clearly exp lam. "I've had a strange connection to water all my adult life,· the Studio City composer said. Whitacre's next commissioned project, a 20-minute untitled choraVorchestral work, can be described as an •ode to water.• His goal is to illustrate images of water from all around the world, with music. Whitaae's first idea for "Winter• was to play three notes in a simple trill. The sound felt Eastern to him, remlniscent of East Indi- an music. He started studying Eastern tunes, incor- porated the sitar and tanpura -a stringed instrument he will play Sunday -and wrote a piece based partially on a •raga SEE W1NTER MGE A 11 Inspired bya poem, Eric Whitacre will premiere his first piece as composer- in-residence for the Pacific Chorale this weekend SEE POOH PAGE A 18 familiar character traits which even the littlest audi- ence member should recog- ru.ze. SEE EEYORE PAGE A18 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS The holiday SNson is~ •nd ~are plenty of W8)'S to aJ.. ebrate. ~ is a list of~ in Costa Me$cl and Newport 8Hdt that ew.-n the Grinch woold have a hard ti~ spoiling. *Aleddyllellr....., Vila.,. will be open for viewing through Dec. 24 at SUt- ton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd .. Newport Beach. The bears will be detlv- e<ed to ttie Orangewood Olil· dren's Home during the holld.y season. F1". (949) 476-2001. * •A Owiatn._ c.roa· will run through Dec. 24. The play takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. S.t11days, and noon and 4 p.m. SUnday5 at South Coast Repertofy's Mainst.age, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. S17-S41. (714) 708-5569. *Trilogy~ will pre- sent ' music.ll production of AA Milne's •A Wllw.t.: 1he-flooh °""°...,,... ~· through Dec. 23. PerfomwQS are at 7 p.m. Fridays, .,l(f 3 ..t 5 p.m. Saturdays and SUndllys. The playhouse Is at 2930 .....,, St., Building C-106, Costa MeM. $11).12. 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The 27th annual C.andleJigbt Concert benefiting the Orange Cowi- ty Performing Arts Center raised more than $1 million last week as some 450 patrons and guests of the Center arrived for what was surely the event of the year in Orange County. The event was chaired by one of the trendsetters of the community, Pat Jlyplns- ld, who ts known for her imaginative style and cre- ative imprint. The inspira- tion for this year's event came from the American Ballet Theatre's production of •Cinderella,• which will be presented by the Center, beginning Tuesday through Dec. 23. Co-chaired with sophisti- cation by Patrlda Ann Mar- shall, absolutely radiant in her tangerine rose satin shimmering gown, Cinderel- la indeed came to life at the event, well before the mid- night hour. B.W. Cook '' THE CROWD Ted Segentrom> and their much-loved matriarch, Jeanette Segentrom. Also representing the Segerstrom family were Anton Segerstom with his charming bride, Jennlfer, and the Center's major bene- factor, philanthropist Henry Segerstrom with his bride, Elizabeth. Rypinski and Marshall gushed as they thanked patrons for the tremendous support. The arriving crush enjoyed a pre-event recep- tion in the orchestra level lobby, which had been trans- formed into the enchanted forest of the mythical and magical heroine Cinderella in search of true love. Even the carriage was placed front and center, at the ready to whisk guests with a dream to their destination. •The marvelous individu- als who joined our comrnlt- tees and whose imagina- tion, dedication and enthu- siasm have made this a memorable evening are especially deserving of thanks,• said Rypinsk.i, wearing a shimmering black evening gown deeply cut and exposing a winter tanned decolletage held in check by an antique dia- mond and platinum bow pin. Tom and Joyce Tucker pose with entertainer Harry Belafonte, center, at the 27th annual Candlelight Concert. The only fabulous slippers · in sight were on the delicate feet of donors in the crowd such as Sandy Segentrom Daniels, attending the ball with husband, John, and family members and friends including Michelle Jllngstrom, Steve and Susie Perry, and Jloyell, Sally and Following the Cinderella- themed cocktail reception, the crowd was ushered into Segerstrom Hall and seated in the front rows center, to experience the voice and the persona of legendary enter- tainer Harry Belafonte. He swept them all off their feet, had the crowd laughing and even singing along. The 1950s king of calypso took the black-tie audience on a nostalgic romp vis-a-vis songs such as •Matilda,• "Jamaica Farewell• and "Banana Boat.• His bigger-than-life talent enveloped the small exclu- sive crowd seated in only a few rows of the massive sea of burgundy seats in Segerstrom Hall. It is challenging to describe the very unique experience of being enter- tained in this setting with a great and empty house behind and surrounding you. Suffice it to say that it is a privilege to be in the prover- bial eye of the cultural nee- dle of the community in this very rarefied, once-a-year experience. As the performance con- BUY-ONE ••• GET·ONE·FREElll ....... truf'llel, caramel nut dulten. fuclfl lop, peM4rt but· ter bun. cream mints, a more. M-S: I o-e • SUnz I 1-s Sale ....... until Dec. 21 eluded, the curtain fronting the stage of Segerstrom Hall was raised to reveal the ball- room of Cinderella's fantasy. In true Rypinski style, with talented assistance from design consultant Jim Mees, the candles Dickered and romance flourished as guests were transformed to another time and place. Jloger Kirwan, Center chairman, attending with bis LAKE FOREST 21890 II Toro Rd. (949) 181-1291 ltss than a nit Mrlh " die s fwy. letweel ~ ' SadcleNck, not ........ u .. 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"There is not a more glam- orous evening all year long,• commented Cerise Feeley, who chaired the underwriters reception this year. Feeley is known for her own grand statement of style. She wore a slinky satin gown with a retro Hollywood feel. Her dia- mond and emerald neck- lace was surely fit fo r royal- ty, Hollywood or Orange County gard en variety. Dinner was served to the Hotel Four Seasons' exact- SocIEIY ClOCIWISI FIOM llGHT: Patty ud Jim Edwards, Whitney and Jerry Mandel and Larry and Cert.le Feeley at the Candlelight Concert, which railed more than St m1111on for the Orange County PerformtDg Arts Center 1n Costa Mesa. ing standards under the supervision of Chef Michel Pleton, on location at the Center. Robert Mondavi Winery provided selected chardonnay and merlot wines. At mid-dinner, the Pacific Chorale joined the party, providing exceptional holiday singing. As the night progressed, the crowd ventured back- stage into Founders Hall for a nightcap reception and dancing until the early morning hours. Among the revelers were Paul and Vir- ginia Knott Bende r, BUI and He len Close, Sidney and Renee DuPont, Jim and Catherine Emmi, Robert and Carole Follman, Clif- ford and Barbro Helnz, Gavin and Ninetta Herbert, Fletcher and Kimberly Jones, Wtlliam and Wllla Dean Lyon, Charlie and Pat Poss, Eugene and Ruth Ann Saturday, Oec.mber 16, 2000 AIS Moriarty, and Carl and Cynthia Nolet. It may have been a night for Cinderella, but the real transformation is an ongo- ing and expanding commu- nity love affair with one of the nation's most accom- plished performing arts centers. With the proposed build- ing plans, this event is a harbinger of the impressive community supp()rt that will further create one of Ameri- ca's great cultural centers right here in our own back- yard. While the glamour and the glory of Candle- light is reserved for the for- tunate few able to write generous checks in order to raise that $1 million-plus each year from this one evening, the benefits are realized by the entire com- munity, which is afforded some 350 opportunities a year to attend world-class events in Costa Mesa. Bravo. • THE CROWD appears Thursdays and Saturdays. MELE KALIKIMAKA LIMITED SUPPLY Final Ship~ent -Just Arrived ((Limited Edition)) Reyn Spooner Holiday Shirts ' Production is limited on these collectible signature shirts, so don )t delay! A vailable in men)s sizes medium to XXXL. (Boy)s sizes also available) Ne.port Beiuh • Pllllrio# blllU 949.759.7979 • • • ' . Al6 SaMday. December 16, 2000 Daily Pilot Dancing their dreams For Marcelo Gomes and Ashley Tuttle, featured in 'Cinderella,' being in the ABT is a fairy tale come true YowteehMI DAILY PILOT T wo principal cut mem- ber1 for next week's Amertcan Ballet The- atre production of "Cinderel- la• at the Orange County Performing Arts Center know what lt'1 llke to be the sW,•of rea.l-llfe fairy tales. For MMoe1o Gomes and Ashley Tuttle, being in the ABT -the royal kingdom of the ballet world -is like hemming a prtnoe or princess. There are five pairs of prindpol dancers doing the roles of Cinderella and Prince Channing in Orange County. Gomes, who will play the prince role on opening night, joined ABT three years ago and played Romeo in last sea- son's production of •Romeo and Juliet.• It was the 21- year-old's first stint as the star of a full-length ballet. Now, he awaits his most majtstic role. Tuttle, 29, joined ABT when she was 16 years old. She spent time at dance schools away from home and faced the pressures of being a teenager while pursuing her dance dreams. Uke Cin- derella, she underwent a transformation. Now she will play the storybook princess for the show's second night. ·we all have dreams,• Tuttle said. ·cmderella had dreams. A lot of my dreams have come true through dancing." The sh~ cap the Center's 2~ Classic Dance Series with performances Dec. 19 through 23. The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will perform Sergei Prokofiev's score with the American Ballet Theatre, which has appeared at the venue 12 times previously. * •1an19 of C1l 1ll f!llll 11\" a °"""'* conmrt IPOO-~ b'f the Newport lffct'I sute Of the Church of Jest.IS Christ of Latter-dey ~ Wiii be held from S:lO to 7:30 p.m. Suf*V .i 2150 Bonita~ Road. Newport Beach. Free. (949) 156-2621. *The and ..... ...... part ...... o. ...... ... I09t ,.,..wtll return at 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 23 wtth more than 100 boats decorated for the holidays. There •• dozens of viewing locations. Including the Fun Zone on hlboa Island. S25 for panlclpMrts. Free for specta- tors. (949) 729-4400. The American Ballet Theatre presents "Cinderella" at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa. * Pacific Chorale will presen. t "111 the SeMonl• It 7 p.m. Sunday In Segerstrom Ben Stevenson, with whom Tuttle studied earlier in her career, choreographed the work. ·rm very honored to be part of the group,• Tuttle said. She loves dancing the role of Cinderella because she gets to portray a gamut of emotions and undergo changes, inducting those of the costume variety. She will wear a grayish- brown dress in the begin· rung, with a handkerchief WTapped around her head. In RI an unde, who was a big arts fan, influenced Gomes. WHA~ American Ballet Theatre's production of "Cinderella" Having a principal role has meant more than just recognition to Gomes, it has meant delving into the mind of the character he plays. Hall. at the Orange County Per· forming Alts Center, 600 Town Centef Driw. CosU Meta. John Alexander will conduct the Pacific Olofale, P.ciflc Sympho- rry Orchestra and PKific Olof•le Chllchn~ Chorus in a performance fe.wttng favorite carols and seasonal dassks. The concert will Include the world premiere of c.ompos«-ln-fesl- dence Eric Whitac;re's first oom- mlsslon for Pacific Chorale. S17-SS4. (714) 662-2345. WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday through Dec. 23, with 2 p.m . mati- nees Dec. 22-23 WHERE: Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa "When you're young, you always like to imagine these things, but when it actually happens on stage, it's incred- ible,· he said. COST: $12-$70. CAU: (714) 740-7878 the end, she will wear a pink tutu and a crown with sparkles on it. •You get picked on, but then you get to be the --· --·-.. -IA--&&----.. --·--· ... _ princess," Tuttle said. Gomes, who started danc- ing when he was 5, credits relatives for his career. The family attended ballets and Neither performer plans to hang up the dancing shoes any time soon. Both are look- ing for more experience, and Orange County is a nice place to get it, said Tuttle, who enjoys performing at the Center. · "Orange County really likes the American Ballet Theatre a lot,• she said. "It's like e second home for us.• * Chabad of Irvine wlll hold a Grend Hanuklulh ciea. brlltlon .n 4 p.m. Thunday at Fasl'llon Island In Newport Beach In the Bloomlngdale's courtyard. 90S Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. lht cel- ebration will Include Fashion Island's winual menor•h-llght- lng. (949) 786-5000. n9"Jnt.:;4•~'"';;.o'!'~-' Enjoy a Spacious Suite, Sumptuous Dining, Entertainment, Bingo, Cra&s, Billiards, Beauty Salon, Transportation to Doctor, Shopping, Fun Trips, Friendly Caring People. 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'SOS FOREVER Songstress and actress Adri-SPECIAL enne Barbeau will bead a lineup of 1950s stars - MAGICAL TIW>mON including The Crew Cuts Orange Coast College will and The Coasters -during host the Stars of Magic come-a •forever Fifties• concert at dy, variety and magic show for 4 p.m. Jan. 7 in Orange its 11th consecutive year at 8 Coast College's Robert B. p.m. Jan. 13 at the college's Moore Theatre, 2701 Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880. $14-$33. (7J4) 432-5880. REMEMBERING CAU.OWAY MARKET Pt.ACE A concert honoring big The Orange County Market band and jazz legend Cab Place takes place from 7 a.m. Calloway will be held at 4 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-p.m. Jan. 14 at Orange days in the Orange County Coast College's Robert B. Fairgrounds' main parking Moore Theatre, 2701 lot, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Mesa. $2 tor adults, children The concert will featw-e younger than 12 are free. singer and actress Chris (949) 723-6616. Calloway, Cab Calloway's daughter, and the Hi-De-Ho MUSIC Orchestra and Dancers. $25- $33. (714) 432-5880. THE OTHER COLE MACBETH Preddy Cole, Nat "King• Opera Pacific's production of Cole's younger brother, will •Macbeth" will debut on the perform at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. stage of the Orange County today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Performing Arts Center, 600 Jan. 16-21, marking the Town Center Drive, Costa beginning of a yearlong Mesa. $44-$38. (714) 740-commemoration of the cen- 7878. tennial year of composer Giuseppe Verdi's death. INCENDIO TI.mes are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16. lncendio, a music group, will 18, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 21. The Center is at 600 &e.,rl11Ml ati(WI of (•litf Nllfl•f from TANSU cltuu to ,.,, tl'UIU,,, .,,, uni(UI bronze aJ lt#lll ,.,.,, 111«1. 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The Dresden Staatskapelle SENIOR CENTER AFTERNOON orchestra will perform the A seven-piece live band per-music of Beethoven and Strauss at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at forms big band tunes from 1 :30 to 3:30 p .m. on Fridays the Oran~ County Perform- ing Arts ter, 600 Town at the Oasis Senior Center, Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona $15-$55. (949) 553-2422. del Mar. $4. (949) 644-3244. FLAMENCO, JAZZ.. ETC. STAGE Ken Sanders, a solo guitarist, appears from 7 to 10 p .m . RUMORS every Sunday and Tuesday, The Newport Theatre Arts playing cla.ssical flamenco, Center ends the year with jazz, classic pop and Brazil-Neil Simon's Tony-winning ian bossa nova at Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano, 3520 E. farce, •Rumors,• through Coast Highway, Corona del Sunday al 2501 Cliff Drive, Mar. (949) 497-2272. Newport Beach. Show times are 8 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. JAZZ ON SUNDAYS Sunday. $13. (949) 631-0288. Orange County saxophonist Norm Douglas brings his THE SOUND OF MUSIC own brand of jazz to Roy's of Continuing its "Year of the Newport Beach from 5 to 8 Musical,• the Costa Mesa p.m. Sundays. Roy's is at 453 Civic Playhouse presents Newport Center Drive, New-"The Sound of Music" port Beach. (949) 640-7697. through Sunday. Perfor- mances are 8 p.m. today and POP/ROCK & FLAMENCO 2 p.m . Sunday. The Costa Tate 5 -a funk, rock and Mesa Civic Playhouse is at Motown act -performs at 9 611 Hamilton St. $15. (949) p.m. Saturdays at Carmelo's 650-5269. Ristorante, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. RENT Solo guitarist Ken Sanders performs classical flamenco "Rent· will return to the tunes at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Orange County Performing and Sundays. The shows are Arts Center as part of the free. (949) 675-1922. 2000-01 Bank of Amenca Broadway Series Crom Dec. SATURDAY NIGHT R&B 26-31. Show times will be 8 Gerald Ishibashi and the p.m. Dec. 26-30, 7:30 p .m. Stone Bridge Band plays Dec. 31and 2 p.m. Dec. 30-31. rock and R&B at 9 p.m. Sat-$22-$53.50. (714) 740-7878. Solurdoy, December 16, 2000 A 17 ART MONObiROMATlC An exhibition of new work by Marcia Hafif will open at STATE ART the Charlotte Jack.loo Pine "Impressions of California,• Art on Jan. 13 and run an exhibit of paintings by through Feb. 12. The open-Jorn Fox, will be on display ing reception will be held in the Newport Beach Cen-from 5 to 7 p.m.~ the first tral Library foyer through . Jan. 2. The artwork depicts day at the galle , 2429 W. Coast Highway, Swte 101, California's scenic locales. (949) 717-3801. Newport Beach. Hafif ls a major figure in the intema- tional world of monochrome ORANGES GALORE painting. (949) 645-8685. "Transformations in Orange.• an exhibit of STEINBERG AT SPIRITUS acrylic paintings and limited The Susan Spiritus Gallery edition prints by Laguna will exhibit works by Claire Beach artist Mike Tauber, Steinberg through the end of will be on display in the January at 3929 Birch St, Ne~rt Beach Central Newport Beach. (949) 474-Library's foyer Jan. 3-31 at 4321. 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The free exhibit will BOOKS feature works depicting the fruit Orange County was named for. (949) 717-3801. TRUE TALES Harriet Robinson, author of OIL SHOW "The Gaylord Wacs• and a An exhibit of architectural oils Balboa Island resident. will will be on display from 11 hold a book signing from a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 3 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at at Sandstone Gallery, 417 Martha's Bookstore, 308 1/2 Holmwood Drive, Newport Marine Ave., Balboa Island. Beach. The gallery IS "closed The book IS a true story Tuesdays. (949) 497-6775. about Robinson's experience as a member of the Women's MEET THE ARTIST Anny Co~ in World War 0 . The Boudreau-Rwz Gallery (949) 673-85. will present an exhibition of the work of Mexican painter OPRAH BOOK CLUB and sculptor Juan Manuel de The Oprah Book Club meets la Rosa, beginning Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. on the third Thurs- through Feb. 25 at 3000 day of every month to dis- Newport Blvd., Newport cuss Oprah Winfrey's most Beach. An invitabon-only recent selecbons at Barnes & opening reception will be Noble Book.sellers Fashion held from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5. Island. The store is at 953 The artlst will attend. (949) Newport Center Drive, New- 675-4766. port Beacb (949) 759-0982. • • • . . • ' P•Z.nel~ Sport .. lrt . .. . .... • • • .. • .. A 18 Saturday, Dec:ember 16, 2000 . WINTER FYI CONTINUED FROM A 13 WHAT: 1i9eific Chorale's "lis the Seasont• WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Cen- ter Dr'ive, .. Costa Mesa cosr. s11-s54 desh." A "raga• is a melodic mood. MRaga desh" is des- cribed as a rainy season raga. "I'm very attracted to siin- ple, elegant gestures," Whitacre said. Paul Livingstone, who teaches at the Sangeet School of World Music and Dance in Los Angeles, will play the sitar for Sunday's performance. • r really appreciate that (Eric) wanted to get some Indian styles in the piece," he said. HJ thought it was great that he wanted to use the instrument as more than just an instrument." Livingstone said he is grateful that Whitacre gives him musical freedom when he plays. Both respect differ- • ent styles of music and plan to work together again. The poem itself was Whitacre's main inspiratiqn for the piece. He read the Esch poem before writing the music. Classical com- posers have been inspired by poelry for at least 400 to 500 years, he said. The practice also suits him personally. ·I feel that if I'm very faithful to the p~m. what CAU.: (714) 740-7878 the poet's trying to say, the!} the ~usic is already there,• Whitacre said. His favorite poets include Octavi•Paz, E.E. Cummings and James Joyce. The Gram- my nominee grew up read- ing poetry books sent to him by his grandi:Q.other who was a librarian. "I'm very much in love with the written word," he said. The musical note also suits him. Whitacre has received awards from the American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers; the Barlow International Composition Competition; the American Composers Forum; and the American Choral Directors Assn., which awarded him the Raymond C. Brock com- mission this year. He is the youngest recipient of that award. 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EEYORE ,CONTINUED FROM A 13 FYI WHAT: "A Winnie the Pooh Christ- mas Tall " WHERE: Trilogy Playhouse, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday COST: $10 to $12 CALL: (714) 957-3347 With few live Christmas events beyo~d SCR available for local au di- ence this season, •A Winnie-the- Pooh Christmas Tail H fills the void with bright, nicely defined charac- terizations. The Trilogy Playhouse has also• announced the productions for its second seasdn in Costa Mesa, lead- ing off with the classic comedy •Arsenic and Old Lace,• w hich will play from Feb. 9 to 25. The children's musical MThe Secret Garden• will be staged from March 16 to April 8. Then comes the musical sp oof . •Ruthless,• making its local pre- miere from May 25 to J une 17. •Anne of Green Gables• is the summer attraction, booked from Aug. 17 to Sept. 2. The Halloween season will be celebrated with the stage ver- sion of •Frankenstein," running Oct. POOH CONTINUED FROM A 13 ea.ta Mala. Matt 8artolch. the char- ectar of~ had an appropriately sweet and intld Yok:e. In tbe play, Eeyore lost his tail. Pooh and the gang searched for and found it --. Owl bad stumbled upon . the tail in the forest and used it as a pull-string for his new doorbell. 'Ibey presenled it to Eeyore at a party with other thoughUul Christmas gifts. The lesson was that friendship ts impor- tant. l agree. My closest friends who are fellow Pooh fans. get to share bis name. In college, Cindy was Cindy-pooh. Diana was Diana-pooh. My friend Torus is Torus-pooh. Tumi is just Pooh. I address h er by her real name only when colleagues are around. Sometimes I also wonde r what Ernest H. Shepard -the illustrator of the origin{ll Pooh books in the ear· 12 to 28. Winding up the 1hlogy's 2001 season will be another local premiere, the 1950s-flavored musical comedy MForever Plaid. 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Both Proctor and Heff eman plan to hire aides to help them pore through city reports, enabling them, they say, to do their council jobs better. It's difficult to begrudge them the assistance, espe- cially when they are paying for it. But we do have some concerns. Proctor has already suggested that the city pay for aides for all council members. We worry that already our newly elected leader is finding ways to spend the taxpayer's money rather than save it. Thankfully, most of his colleagues have nixed the idea, and the rest should follow suit. Our biggest worry, however, is that Newport Beach residents will be hurt in other ways. The voters elect the council members, not their hired help, to take constituent calls, research prob- lems and, ultimately. make the tough decisions. That's the nature of city council work. It's a thank- less job, with long hours and late meetings. And that's why it's expected that those who seek elective office are doing so, in part, out of a sense of commu- nity service. Their own service, not some hired hand. We believe these new councilmen need to under- stand this. Instead of having someone else sifting through the mounds of paperwork and telling the new council- men how to vote, the voters heed to trust that they are doing their own homework, not having someone else do it for them. ' Snub of Leece rajses questions I n a week when many people were complaining that the U.S. Supreme Court had acted too politi- cally, the same could be said for the Newport- Mesa Unified school board. For the fourth year in a row, board members snubbed veteran trustee Wendy Leece and declined to make her the board president, a position typically rotated among board members. This snub leaves her as the only member not to have served as either president or vice president. And she only served half a term as clerk back in 1997. In the past, board members have said they were concerned about Leece's conservative views, includ- ing her anti-tax stance anp belief that evolution alone should not be taught in schools. Leece is controversial, and we don't support all of her positions, either. But we absolutely support her right to say them and see no reason why being out- spoken disqualifies her from becoming what is essentially the ceremonially leader of the board, or at least one of the three members who meet most often with Supt. Robert Barbot. The arrogance of the board majority is appalling. The message being that if you don't see things their way, you're not Invited to the party. ' But they are forgetting one very important thing. 1be people Leec:e represents from the Westside <;learty sup- port her. Jn fad, she ran unopposed the last election. So why don't her colleagues support her, as well? lacking a logical answer, more troubling ones arise: Ale boerd members ignoring the importance Of Wemlde repn19&Dtatlonf Are thtn' Intolerant of bet ~bidleflf Or are tMY really just afraid to let her apee.k a ·board prelldmitr Paping to do the rtgbt thing by gtvlnG 1..-ce a plllltkm ...... eemed. bm CODMgU81 lbauld at ~ ... Fod .. ,. .. '°Dae qu 1 lttmm. Th ' How To silDIT GDIWIBIB "/think, as a parent, I'd like to know my child was safe. And any reasonable measure we can take to make sure of that we will. " The Dally Pilot wekofnes ~on hsues COlaminQ Newport~~ Com Mesa .. ~ -Mail to Editorial PAge Editot Lee at the o.lly Pilot. 330 W. lay St.. Com Mesa. CA 92627 • MADaS ~-can (949) 642~ • MX -Send to (949) 646-<t 170 • E-MAIL -Seod to cJ.ilyplforOlafjmn.com All correspondence must inclode full OIKM, home- town ~ phone number (for veriflc.atk>n ~). The Pilot rewws the right to edit •II submissions fot darity ~ length. -SHARON FRY, TeWinkle Middle School principal, on the new hidden video cameras being installed on campus . Saturday, 0ecember 16, 2000 Al9 lllC HUTCHISOI MAILBAG City Council members should do their own jobs It behooves the intelligent job appli- cant to investigate the responsibilities of the job for which be applies (•New councilmen get a helping hand,· Dec. 7). Indeed, as Councilman Gary Proctor observes, the position of Newport Beach City Council member is a part- time job. Having bad the privilege of serving in that position, I would find it politically disadvantageous, as well as a dereliction of duty, to delegate read- ing, research or responsibility to a non- elected aide. If you can't stand the heat. get out of the kitchen. LUOLLE KUEHN Corona del Mar El Toro could help prevent airplane-related accidents The recent John Wayne Airport inci- dent involving a jet blowing a tire and the subsequent airport closure exposes one of the many fatal flaws in the reliance on John Wayne Airport to serve the future regional airport needs (•Flights diverted, delayed after tires blow in landing,• Dec. 9). With John Wayne Airport's single 5,700-foot runway becoming unavail- able, thousands of people, both in the air and on the ground, were put at risk by leaving all the incoming flights no alternative place to land. The horrific consequences of jets running out of fuel with nowhere to land is a recipe for disaster. In contrast, had the same incident occurred at El Toro, three , additional runways would have ren- dered this potential catastrophe into a nonevent. All the rhetoric in the world could not have stated a more clear case for the absolute necessity for converting El Toro into a commercial airport. TOM ANDERSON Newport Beach Environment benefits by getting rid of cottages Your recent article on Crystal Cove focused on the proposed resort and suggested that several environmental groups were working with the pro- posed developer of the cottages to find low-cost funding so that room rates would be more affordable ("Possible alternative plan for Crystal Cove in the works,· Dec. 9). It is the position of the Newport Beach chapter of Surfrider Foundation that room rates have nothing to do with the environmental aspects of the pro- posed project. The most environ.mentally sensitive approach would be to strip the cottages of their historical designation, raze them and leave a beauti.fu.1 beach for every- one to enjoy. What could be more appropriate for a state park? •Everybody• insists this can't be done, but it is hard to imagine that the combined forces of the public and the state couldn't find a way to get this done U they worked together. Retreat is ll:Qpossible in most places. We have a unique opportunity here, and we should make the most of it. NANCY GARONER Secretary, Newport Beach chapter, SurfriderFoundation CONTACT YOUR REPIESINTITIYES Ave., Costa Mesa 92626, (71.C) 432-5898 Mike Healey, Fred Bockmiller and Paul E. Shoenberger cm °' cona •sa Costa Meso Oty Hall, 11 Fair Drive, 92626, (71.C) 75'-5223 Mayor: Ubby Cowan Cow.ii• Unda Dixon. Gary Monahan. Karen Robinson ~OuitSteel cm Of lllWNll IUCI ~~atyHaD. ~~ams .. O'leM, =Gery Adulll Coal.,, se... Blomberg, Nonna aao.w. Jobla ,...,. .... ,..,.. mw. Olly Prodar wl 1bd ...... ..., CbmceUor: William M. Vega Bo9rd: Walter Howald, Sbeny Baum, Paul Berger, Armando Ruiz and Jeny Patterson .............. ICIOOL NliiCT Diltrict Oftke: 2985-A Bear St., eo.ta Mele 92626, (714)424~ ...... JI ' t Robert Barbot .... Dime m.dl. ~~~':;'C s...s.m..llDd DllWIBloalrl con111111 . llllUIT llS1llC1 P.O. Box 1200, a.ta~ 92628-1200, (714t 75'..so.&3 ..... Jim Perryman. Art Peny, Mme Schafer. Greg Woodside and Dan Wor- tblDgtoo LEnER OF THE WEEK Reader: South County will not help with caps I n the Daily Pilot letters ("The Airport Debate - Roar over El Toro and JWA caps intensifies,• Dec. 5), sev- eral writers expressed the opinion that Newport Beach should negotiate with South County regarding the El Toro airport so that they can help us extend the caps at John Wayne. For years, South County has called for doubling the flights out of John Wayne. They continue ltheir hideously expensive cam- paign against El Toro airport today. They know full well that El Toro is the only escape valve we have in keepittg John Wayne Airport ca.J)f on. It seems Clarence Tu.n'ler and Tom Edwards put th' already napping citizens of. Newport Beach into a cotn- plete coma when they said that South County could help us extend the caps and cur- few on John Wayne. Help us how? How can they help us? Do they have some inside track that we don't have? South County •helping• Newport Beech. Fat wolves in sheep's clothing. FlOM'NCI STASCH Newport Beach 9050, Costa ~esa 92623- 9050, (714) 966-'000. Ellubetb D. Parker, mem- ber, 'nustee Area 5, Co.ta Mesa, NeWport Beacb • Daily Pilot OOH ~MIOAll.V ~OT Orange Coast College .. Nkll Bia well bu been putllng a big bmclM cm lie power shortage of late, Uglatlng up the lt'Ol'ebollld big time. See .. B6. All-CIF GIRlS VOWYllLL GREG FIN 11'.Wl. Y ~OT Newport Harbor-s ErlD Ball (wtiite cap) and the Sailors' girl• water polo team mliicl It up at U~ty Hlgb bl a nonleague game Pdday dernoOD. For the story, see hge M . HOOPS Quote Of 1llE DAY . . "The hl;l poW is my tm aaooot ... ,, Brvce Fleisher, Senior Tour golfer Sports Edilof' Roger Carlson • 949-57 44223 • Sporn Fax: 949~50.0 1 70 • Saturday, December 16, 2000 B 1 •The re's hardly anthing silly about playing this time of year for Watson , who will team with his son and Jack Nicklaus in back-to-back weeke nds. Rkhard Dunn DAILY PILOT NEWPORT COAST -Despite .... _.;· the negative press ldtely. don't tell · Tom Watson tlus ts goU's silly sea- son. While the Hyundd1 Team Matches at Peh- can Hill Goll Club and other postseason events were part of a scathing Sports lllustrat- ed artide recently, Watson, a winner of eight ma1or championshtps, is thnlled to play m the unofficial money events "I've heard Mark McCormick {founde r of International Management Group) and h.lS operation can't held ------- some of the eve nts, because players (on lhe "Last week I PGA Tour) are malung 1 d ·th too much money.· Wat-P aye W1 son said Friday after his my son, and round m the Hyunddl that's really Pro-Am. "But l certamly hke heartwarming. to play in these events. I certainly They're fun. Last week l played with my son, couldn't do that arid that's really heart-during the warrmng. I certdmly couldn't do that dunng (Senior PGA the (Seruor PGA Tour} Tc ., "' season. And this week I our, season ... get to play with Jack Tom watson Nicklaus. It's beautiful Weekend warrior playwg with Jack.• Watson played 'Wlth hls son, Michael, who turned 18 on Fnday, at Paradise Island m the Bahamas for a father/son event. Watson also firushed second m the Wendy's Three-Tour Challenge with Hale Irwin and Tom Klte. which will air on television Dec. 23. Part of the beauty of the Hyundai Matches is that it's live (on ABC today and Sunday from t p m. to 3 p.m.J, arid Watson and Nicklaus are defending champions for the Senwr Tour The made-for-teleVlS1on event features four two-player teams from the PGA Tour, Seruor Tour and LPGA Tour in three separate better- ball tournaments (a total of 24 pros) playing for $1.2 million. •(Nicklaus} and I had two good days of goU last year,· said Watson, whose team defeated Bruce Fleisher and DaVld Graham. 1 up. m the finals of the 1999 Diners Club Matches at Pel- icari Hill, after smoking Allen Doyle and Dana Quigley, 5 and 4, in the Saturday semifinals as CARUOOAtc.010AA.Y PILOl Nicklaus shot an unofficial round of 62. The Master, Jack Nicklaus. looks it over before taking his putt at Pelican Hill Goll Club. SEE GOLF PAGE 83 In perspective •Life hasn't really been a bed of roses this year, despite winnings of over $2.3 million for Fle isher. Richard Dunn D AILY PILOT NEWPORT COAST -Like the tully goU course at Pelican Hill Gou Club, Bruce Fleisher of the Senior PGA Tour had plenty of ups and downs dunng the year 2000. On the up side is fulishing second among the Senior Tour money lead ers, winning over $2.3 million in bis second year on the circuit. On the down side is losing two people in lus life to death: His father and a dose fnend, who was brutally murdered. Oh, sure, fame and fortune are nice. But reality for Fleisher struck home this year. "I've had some success out here,• said Fleisher, the 1999 Seruor Tour Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year, then com- ing back Wlth another solid cam- paign in 2000. • #I like the feeling and I \\'ant more." Asked hts high and low pqints of the year, Fleisher said wtb a laugh, •the high point is my bank SEE FLEISHER PAGE 83 WEEKEND SCHEDULE FOR HYUNDAI TEAM MATCHES PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUB Satwday 9:30 a.m. start (ABC. Channel 7, 1 p.m.) lPGA Tour • 9:30 · Annika Sorenstam-Lorie Kane vs. Meg Mallon-Beth Daniel • 9:42 -Juli Inkster-Dottie Pepper vs. Grace Park-Kelli Kuehne Senior PGA Tour • 9:54 -Dana Quig ley-Allen Doyle vs. Bruce Fleisher-David Graham • 10:06 -Jack Nicklaus-Tom Watson vs. Gary McCord-John Jacobs PGA Tow • 10: 18 · Fttd Couples-Mark ~vs. Jean Var1 de ~Ste>.ie Aesd'I • 10:~ ·Phil Midcelson-Rocco Mediate vs. Tom Lehman-Duffy Waldorl Sundlly' 9:30 a1m . start (ABC. Channel 7, 1 p.m.) • PG.A br. Finals and consolation •'Senior PGA Tow: Finals and consolation • LPGA lbw: Finals and consolation • Sophomore st~dout is using her watj>-like speed to rack up the goals for the vastly improved Newport Harbor High Sailors. Tony Altobellt D AILY P1t.oT Amazing what a yeu of experience will do to a person's atUtude on the soccer field. For Newport Harbor High girls soccer standout Amy Burlingham, lhe went froin a starry-eyed frMhman tiylng not to inake miltakes on the vanity team, to a bullet-like sophomore, forcing the mil· taa. upon tb4t opposition. •rm ti'y1ng a new atyle1 a more dir9d approecb., • ~bam Mld. •1..ut r-r. I didn't mow what 1o upect anct that IMf beft cbaaed my meotaMty and my approecb. 't1da yeer, I'm aiudl more relutd end good things .,.. happening .• Goad tbingl '°"not oaly 8~ . . . . ' . Daily Pnot The December To Remember Sales Event Every New and Pre-Owned Vehicle in Stock Is Dramatically Reduced. For a limited tiine our prices are the lowest this year! Hurry! these are the final days of The Grand est Sales Event of the Century! '93 LEXUS ES 300 '95 LEXUS SC 400 '98 LEXUS ES 300 '98 LEXUS GS 300 '99 LEXUS RX 300 '97 LEXUS LS 400 Amyethyst/Gray leather. Rally red. blade leather. 80dc/Gnty Euro styling oombined w/ AWD, burnished gold. 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' Daily Pilot SPORfS Saturday, December 16, 2000 83 GOLF CONTINUED FROM 81 "Jack played great the first day with nine bJ.rdies and t made five birdlee on the final day.• In bis first full season, Wat- son finished 13th on the Senior PGA Tour money list this year at $1,146,361, but did not play in the rain-short- ened 2000 Toshiba Senior Classic at Newport Beach Country Club. • Watson said Friday he plans to make his Toshiba Classic debut March 2-4. Watson added that the Ocean North Course at Peli- can Hill, where the pros will convene this weekend, play like ·mountain greens,• because of the slopes. ·u·s a big golf course, and the greens have subtle con- tours. They're hard to read ... but it's a beautiful golf course,• said Watson, an aggressive, gambling golfer who always challenged courses on the PGA Tour, in which he posted 34 tourna- ment titles, 11th on the tour's all-time victory list. On the PGA Tour, the Stanford graduate won two Masters titles, one U.S. Open and five British Opens, while capturing the PGA Tour's money title five times, includ- ing four years in a row. Wat- son's the last player to win the same tournament three years in a row (1978-79-80 Byron Nelson Classic). A six-time PGA Player of the Year, Watson played on four U.S. Ryder Cup teams and captained the 1993 squad to victory at The Belfry. Today, Watson and Nick- laus will face Gary McCord and John Jacobs in the open- ing round with a 10:06 a.m. tee time. Former~ Hlll Dlredor of Golf Rob Ford played in the Thursday pro-am with South- ern California PGA pros and played again Friday in the Hyundai Pro-Am in the group with Jean Van de Velde. •1•m retired now,• Ford quipped. The pro-am teams with David Graham (Senior Tour), Annika Sorenstam (LPGA Tour) and Fleisher (Senior Tow') all shot 53 in the better- ball competition Friday, with Graham's Newport Beach- based team winning a card- off. Dick Engel, Keith Ander- son and former Newport Beach Country Club men's club champion Joe Stafford, all of Newport Beach, teamed with Graham. Sorenstam's second-place group included John Marin, Brad Booth and Keith Dennis, FLEISHER CONTINUED FROM B 1 account.• CARL HIOAlGO I DAILY PILOT Jack Nicklaus sinks a putt at Pelican Hill G ou Club a.s be tunes up for today's flnt-round match of the team matches. while Fleisher's third-place team had Rand Danzo, Mike Wuerth and Tony Gagliardi. . Hyundai finance employee David Hoeller invited two guests to play in Friday morn- ing's corporate outing: Brad Summers from Chicago and Darshan Karki from Min- neapolis. •an Monday in Chicago, we got 18 inches of snow,• Summers said during a sunny day with cool ocean breezes. •Then Tuesday and Wednes- day it was negative-5 degrees, and Wednesday we got another six inches of snow. Then I came out here to this place . . . I think I can get into this ... Added Karki: ·u·s a 100- degree temperature swing for us.· While McCord and Jacobs have played against each other several times, today will be their first competitive appearance as a team. "We're always gambling against each other,· said Jacobs, good bud dies and neignbors in Scottsdale, Ariz .. with McCord, who won the 1999 Toshiba Classic in a five-hole, often hilarious playoff with Jacobs. So who wins the most money when the two play on their home course? "I kill him,• Jacobs said. In Friday's pro-am, Jacobs made nine birdies as his group shot 56. It was the first time Jacobs played Pelican Hill. •This golf dub is magnifi- cent,* Jacobs said. ·u this club is 36 holes (which it is) and it was a private club, it would probably cost $1 mil- lion to join.· McCord, like most of the PGA Tour and Senior Tour players, arrived in town Fri- day. Many of the LPGA Tour players were here earlier in the week to practice. But McCord had a good excuse. On Thursday, he hosted the Santa Claus Clas- sic in Arizona, 'along with sev- eral other pros, and raised $250,000 for needy children. In 1994, McCord and fel- low Senior Tour pro Andrew McGee started the charity tournament, which has raised over $1.4 million since its inception. Considering Jacobs made nine birdies and McCord made five birdies Friday in the pro-am, they would appear to be ready for today's Hyundai Matches. Asked if they had a chance to win, McCord said: ·sure. But 1 think JJ. and l probably shot our wad a little early.• In last year's finals of the Diners Club Matches: In the PGA Tour, Fred Couples and Mark Calcavecchia defeated Steve Elkington and Jeff Maggert, 1 uµ, and split $200,000. In the LPGA Tour, Juli Inkster and Dottie Pepper three-peated, beating Karrie Webb and Kelly Robbins, 4 and 3. Inkster and Pepper are the only team to win three straight titles in the event's five-year history. The Diners Club Matches, played at Pelican Hill for the first time after four years in the desert at PGA Wes'!: in La Quinta, was not held in 1998 because of a timing conflict with the Presidents Cup. Doyle and Dana Quigley. Fleisher realizes what's happening and is cashing in, knowing the proverbial window of opportunity on the Senior Tour is between 50 and 55. But, while golf •has given Fleisher a new lease on life financially, the real world has been cruel. ·Hey, I'm not going to kid you, I'm out here to make money and make my life more com- fortable,• said Fleisher, 52. "I don't need the adulation and attention that goes along with winning. It's wearying.• First. he lost bis father this year. Then, a dose friend of bis, Nelson Gross, was murdered in the summer by three New Jersey thugs. It was a wild affair that shook up Fleisher, who said the accused murderers •wanted $20,000 (from the restaurant Gross owned), sea.red the bus- boy and then slashed his throat." Fleisher added that the accused then started stabbing bis friend ·over 100 times and then threw hlm over a bridge, after comple tely decapitating him ... (law enforcement officers) found these three guys, who were apparently bragging in Fleilber the Bronx about what they had done and bought a motorcycle with the (stolen) money. 1\vo of them are getting life (in jail) and anoth- er'• getting 20 years.• Pleilber, whole ey8I filled up after speaking about his late fJ1end. bas been able to rebound and play IOlid golf. delplte a heavy heart. "(Groa) wu on hil way to aee me play goU, • Ple1sber said. "He wu going to meet up with me that weekend ... but be was abducted that Wedn81day. • On the golf coune, Plallber said be bu bad •a wondelfu1 year.• Por the MCODd year in a row, the Mlf • deecrlbecl journeyman finilbed ahead ot evwy btg name on the ctrcutt -acept for 1eadiDO money winner Larry Naoo. •1 don't uadentand tt. • Plelsber Mid. •rm not ... ga6Dg to try to figure lt out.• 1Wo yeen ago,· ti somebody invited Bruce ~ to play ia the Hyundai 1Wlm Malich· •at P9lcaD HID. you'd cb«k tb8ID Into an lnltitutkln. 1ut tbil .. ,.-......._, wboM me• ~ bwtcllid ...., me:. eArnlDg .... s.-"Jbar csd. w11 .... wD Dmd en. bllm IDdly ID tlle Int IOUDd .. Mt ADID -.. As a Senior Tour rookie in 1999, Fleisher came away with all the top honors, after becoming the first ever to win bis first two starts, when he claimed the Royal Caribbean Classic and American Express Invitational in successive weeks. "Don't think for a minute that anybody out here doesn't want to win,• Fleisher said. •There are some guys, from what I've read, who say they're just out here to give back (to the game). 1 get a little annoyed when I read someone say that they're just here giving something back. U you're not here to win, why are you here? "I'm very grateful for the opportunity to play on the Senior Tour, and everything that bas happened is beyond my greatest expect.a· ti.om.• Fleisher ii also a former playing member of the golf fraternity in the old Crosby Soutl;lem Pro-Am at Irvine Cout Country Club (later the Newport C1us1c Pro-Am). Pleilber won the 1977 Crolby Southern and played in the even t again in 1986. •1 can't tell you how fortunate I feel,• Mid Pleilber, who has won over $6.8 mW1oo in two yeen. •Prk:Jr to this, I wu a survivor, t wu a journeyman. In tenm of dollan and hoW much you make, I've never meumed life like tbat But I am Olrtainly reaping tbe rewarm out here. How loGg ll lt going to lutt Wbo lmowwt I'm J\llt gotng to try to be. the belt Bnxe PWabeir an be.· l'Wlber, a forms dub pro in tbe mld·to- 1at9 l~ bM wan lloumUMDtl In Brull. Jamaictl and the Bebame1. The 1968 U.S. Amatwr cbmplon,play9d in more tbul '°° events on tM PGA lbui, bUt won only once -· tbe 1991 l'Ww lnglenct au.le. •Bi\iele 11111 cm't belft9 Wbat be'I dGlnO. • Gary MtCOld Mid. •119 Ml 9Uf1 O"*'IJ at btm who ... .,. .,..... -.. big tour. -.. ,.... ........ --tbllr dull. Qaly DOW be CD baDa. daeia. • Pl I 'wr bOpll to be tbe IMdlng balle lldl nall:md. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL HONORS Four Back Bay stars All-OF •Corona del Mar trio first.team selections in Division ill, NeWp<>rt's Govaars on Divison I second team. A trio of Corona del Mar High girls volley- ball players, who led Coach Steve Conti's Pacilic Coast League co-champions to the CIF Southern Section Division ill-AA semifinals, as well as berth in the CIF State Southern Cal- ifornia regionals, have been named first-team All·CIF Division III by section coaches. Seniors Sara Deming and Lindsey Anstandig, as well as junior Jacqueline Beck- er, are on the 13-player first team. Newport Harbor senior Taylor Govaars is a second-team selection in Division I. Deming, 5-foot-11, and Anstandig, 5-10, are both outside hitters, while the 5-8 Becker played setter for the Sea Kings, who firushed 18-11. Deming and Becker were first-team All-PCL honorees, while Anstanding was a second-teem pick. CdM was defeated in five games by Bishop Montgomery in the section semifinals. But. since there is no Division ID-A, the four Divi- sion III-AA semifinalists advanced to the Divi- sion m state playoffs. Govaars, a 5-11 senior outside hitter who will play collegiately at Delaware, helped the Sailors advance to the CIF Division I-A quar- terfinals, where they were eliminated in four games by Huntington Beach. Coach Dan Glenn's Sea View League runners-up finished 16-10. Govaars was a first-team all-league per- former. Courtney Schultz of Harvard-Westlake and Chrissie Zartman of Bishop Montgomery shared MVP honors in Division rn. while Drew Robertson from Long Beach Poly and Mira Costa's Brooke Donahue did the same in Divi- sion I. Saddleback no match for Estancia, 4-2 • CdM drops 4-1 tiff. COSTA MESA -The Estancia High boys soccer team earned its second win of the season with a 4-2 non- league victory over visiting Saddleback Friday. Estancia's Nikolai Doudt- chenko scored two goals, BOYS SOCCER while Alfredo Murillo and Ricardo Garcia kicked one each into Saddleback's net. Goalie Victor Cervantes recorded three saves for the Eagles. And Javier Millan made one. Estancia (2-2-2) will host Laguna Hills on Monday. • At Corona del Mar, mean- while, Fountain Valley was a 5-t winner in nonleague play. Blake Dillion got Corona del Mar's only goal off an assist from Julian Cerutti. Jeff Collier had six saves for the Sea Kings (1 -4). 150 E..Class Sedans & W agans in Stock More dwan l SO Pte-Ontcl Classic ll £Jiau Velic:la ia Std ............... ~,. .... ,. ................... . , i .. 84 Saturday, Dec:ember 16, 2000 Sailnrs top University •Harbor finds rhythm for 10-8 nonleague victory in Thojans' waters Friday afternoon. Steve Virgen DAILY PltOT IRVINE -After its third GIRLS UIA'W'ER POLO win of the season. it ftMI appears the Newport Harbor I llgh girls wdtcr polo team, No. 4 in Orange Coun- ty, has found its groove. Sailors senior Jenna Booth was cer- tamly m sync Friday. She scored four goals to lead Harbor to d 10-8 nonledgue victory over host University. HWe'rc trymg to get fBooth) to be more consistent and have d b1q effort," Sailors Co-Coclch Bill Barnett said. •And --------I !>dw that today. I saw some rea.JJy "I wanted to give everyone a chan ce to play and see what they could do. And we had a chance to do that ... " Bill .Barnett Newport Harbor girls water polo coach good effort from her.· After a 5-3 halftime lead, Harbor f'J· I J M'ored thr<'e straight goals to bl'cJm lhf' thud quarter. behind lhP cll'fl'n!.e of sophomore AnrnP Wight Booth '>cored twice and P • .11ye Ldnsmg went for another godl m the 3-0 run. Wight finished with one goa.J and '>even steals, four of which led to I ldrhor y11als She earned three stedls m the• fir'>! quarter and thrf'e '>lerll'> in tlw !Imel. "I ltkP lo pl.iy clC'IP.nse." 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Huoth scored IW1<1• Ill •• 111v11l.1l ..,1•c11111l 41i.i1t1•r ,.,,111n 11.irhor uuti.cored Uni, 4-2 111'>1 2·, .,,., "'"'" in1111 t1.11 .,, 1111d qu.1r11 •r, l-3ooth grahb1•rl tlw hd ll li,.l<1H ln1JdO'> q1111hl' rtlfdny Mr1yer could qPI to 11 r1ncl Booth ">Cotl'd Im I lc11l1<1r\ lir'>l lc•t1d The Satlor.. lwld tJw .itlvr1111.1q1• l•>r uood W11h I lllf 11 ·111d111111q 111 thP hr'>t hdU, Booth scorr•d for c1 ··sPOm GREG FRY I DAILY PllOT Erin Ball (white cap) battles for possession in fdday's nonleague victory over University. The Sailors ran their water polo record to 3-1 with the 10-8 triumph. 5-2 lead, with Uni's Monica Cariby and Julie Voorhees strapped to hN back. But, the Troi.ins (4-3) answered with 16 seconds remain- inq as Samdnthrt Klau, who finished with three goals, car- omed ,, shut oH the nght post and into the net. Uni thrtvC•d m the Id.St minute of quarters. The Trojans scored three godls in the last minute of the second, third and fourth quarter. They also mdde the most of their six·on-five opportuni- ties as thPy scored on six of eight chances. Harbor scored four out of its si.x opportunities. 11ooth'c; pldy dnd the Tars' defense satisfied Barnett and h<' .,<1i<I 11.irhor played better than the Sailors did in their 6-4 win OV<'f E'-JH'ldTl7d Tuesday. l.:.nn llcJll 1111prnvl'd her play, scoring two goals. while Knllw1111" llt•ld1•11 rmd Jessica BaU finished with one each. Brtll''i .,kip -;l11ct q11c1l on a six-on-five put the game out of 1C~<1ch, to-7. w111t L3l remaininy. "Wl• <vrtc111ily Wdnted to play better than we did the oth- N <1.1y." H.ir11C'tt sd1d. "In this game. I wanted to give every· one t1 rh.rnn• to play and see whal they could do. And we hdd rl ch11nr1• lo do thdl.. NOHLEAGUE NEWPO«T HARllOR 10, UNIVERSITY 8 Newport Harbor 1 4 3 2 -10 Un1ve~1ty 1 2 2 3 -8 Newf)Of1 Harbor Booth 4, Ball 2, Belden 1, Wight 1. Ball 1, Lansmg 1 Savl'S Deyden 7 University Klau 3. Voorhel'S 2. Sudeith 1, Gottbrent 1. Canby 1 Savl'S Mayer 4 Doily Pilot Harbor on rise • Lim brothers form the nucleus for Tars' wrestling. St8ve Virgen DAILY PIU>T NEWPORT BEACH -There is one place left to go for the Newport Har- bor High WTesUing team, and that is up. A last-place finish ln the Sea View League might not be a probable fore· cast for the Sailors this season, because there are so many positives. And it is, those positives that can push Harbor to improve and to build for next year. Already, the Sailors have tripled last year's dual m~t victories with three. There is also hope that stems from the Lim brothers, Bruce and Kevin. And the deslfe to improve has gone beyond the focus on indJviduals. There is a team at Harbor and the Sailors are working on the building plans together. "We're wreslling better as a team.• Tars Coach Dominic BuJone said. "There's more unity. We're more of a unit and it's just going to get better as these kids get older." Another reason for Harbor's expected improvement is BuJone. The second-year coach has an upbeat approach and uses a simple strategy for his wresUers. He wants them to have fun and the hard work will fol- low. His excitement for the sport and for the Sailors has led to new faces train- ing with the team. BuJone even lured girls to try out. And this season, Har- bor wiU feature Bailey Bearden (130 pounds}, who is the school's first girl to wresUe for the vdrsity squad. Bearden's serious desire for wrestling has also brought her sister. Lindsay, and Stacy Phillips to join. They wresUe for the junior varsity team for now. ·Bailey will be an example to all Wre1tlln1.. OUTLOuK THE SAILORS Fr. So. fr. Sr. So. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. the girls who will follow her,• BuJone said. "She's a role model. She has won some matches this year and that's an indication of her work ethic.• Senior Joe Madrid ( 160), sopho- more John Rolsheim (112) and the Lim brothers have excited BuJone even more. Bruce Lim had scored 30 takedowns before the Sailors barely lost to Costa Mesa, 33·30, Thursday. He has allowed just one takedown and Kevin Lim has allowed just one takedown as well. BuJone expects Bruce Lim to place in the ClF finals this year. Last season, he was one match away from being able to place. BuJone says he is the team's lone superstar because Michael Snyder graduated last June. Snyder placed sixth in ClF last year. H e attends Orange Coast College. And he hel ps the Sailors train once or twice a week. Harbor al.so receives help from BuJone's assistants, Drew Lorentzen and Tim Kenney, who are also alumni. "Our team scores will improve this season.· BuJone says. ·u we just improve on cutting the margin of loss. then we'll be happy with that." Corona del Mar wins fourth straight, 8-5 • Freecte, Chase each CLUB ROLLER HOCKEY BU RU NG HAM FROM 81 AMY 8URlJNGHAM 9om: June. 24, 1985 Hometouon; Newport Beach Height 5-foot-6 Weight 115 situation and react to them better." Sorrell. although impressed with her raw talent. still would like to see Burlingham become a more all-around player. score four goals to pace victory over Edison. The Corona del Mar club roller hockey team won its fourth straight game. defeating Edison, 8·5, on Tuesday. Adam Freede had four goals and two assists to lead Cd.M, while Austin Chase added four goals of his own. CdM r1ssists were turned in by Blake Smith, Ry~ Stockwell and Andre Svadjlan, while goalie Evan Cooper came up with 16 saves. ---...... * * * 'Ondirf«n The Grinch & Santa! Santa is at Triangk Squa,re Every Saturday & Sunday 12 to 4pm til the 23rd IGds tcU Santa what you want for Christmas. He wiU tell you a story! Take a picture with Santa! Bring him a letter! Free can<ly canes! * The GRINCH interactive 1tory/play! Saturday, December 23rd,... llam and Noon! *Jiu-Jitsu Belt Competition! 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"Once I get to the ball I just try to tum my brain off and finish the play strong.· Sorrell believes it is that speed that will make Burlingham one of the top players in school history. "J believe she's already one now.· Sorrell said. "She's improved so much over tlus past year and she's only going to get better and better her next two seasons.• Spoft: Girts soccer Pollfllon: Fotward eo.ch: Jason Sorrell Fa'WOftee food: frozen yogurt Fftort .. "'°"'* ·u.r. LJar• hst lld"9tlc ....... t: ·MA1t1ng the under-16 national pool In soccer.• Athlete of h .... ~ Bu~~ lest years season total of pis with a hat trick In Newport's 3-0 vktofy. The sophomore has sa>red eight goals this ~in only six games. .... Coll«trK tparts cwd ~ 00.S "She's great when she's got the ball, but it's the work without the ball that I'd like to see her get better at,• Sorrell said. "The little grind·it·out things that forwards sometimes don't like to do. I'd like to s~ h er do more of." \ Out of her many sports, -.._ Burlingham is the biggest fan or soccer. "It allows you to be more creative,• she said. "It frees you up and forces you to react to every situation a little d.lf1erenUy Burlingham plays other sports that help make her soccer game even better. Already with varsity letters in track and field and girls volleyball, Burlingham uses those same muscles in soccer and the numbers speak for themselves. each time.• Despite only being a sophomore. Making the adjustment from club soccer to high school came easier to Burlingham with that extra year of varsity experience under her belt. "Club soccer is structured heavily on the pace of the ball, while the high school game is more direct,· Burlingham said. "I'm learning to take more control of each Burlingham is a field leader for the Sailors, according to Sorrell ·1 even wanted her to take more of a leadership role last year, which is hard for a freshman to do,• Sorrell said. •This year, I've got a couple of sophomores who are helping our less experienced players out there and Amy is definitely one of those leaders.· U the Sailors are hoping Burlingham leads the team right to the CIF Southern Section playoffs. they had better strap on their seat belts because it'll be a fast ride, regardless. HAPPY mllHDAY OFFICINE PANERAI I I I LAaOAATOAY OF IDEAS. . LUMINOllt SU8NSASlaL.S TO ........ TH• ••c••T• 0,. '"" Hll'fOlltlCAI. Tl••~••c•, ~-·· •••• ,., Peehlon leland·Newport •••ch 1411721·•010 Th• RIUt·Cattton •• Ranoho Mirage & Lagune Niguel ,....., ....... _ e fl ., ..... ._ ... SCHEDULE DllP·SEI . . Dally Pilot SPORTS Saturday. December 161 2000 M Sailors 0 for 2 against· El Toro, 66-49 • Chargers explode in the second half, sending Tars into tonight's third-place matchup against Capo. Barry Faulkner quarter, by igniting for an 18.-1 run that propelled them to a 66-49 tri- umph and a berth in tonight's 8 o'cloctc title game against Villa Park. Newport Harbor (8-2), ranked No. 8 in the county, wiU meet Capistrano Valley tonight at 6:20 in the third· place. game. BOYS BASKETBALL rent senior starters, would find their fuse at hailtime. "There's a reason why they're ranked No. 4 in the county,• Hirst said. #They have seniors who have been through the battles. And when the !;>attle got to its most crucial point tonight, they took over. And our youth finally showed." scored inside to tie it at 44 with 45 sec- onds left in the third. He than netted a pair of foul shots with three ticks remaining to give the Charge'rs the lead for good. Nazeri added two more free throws to open the fowth quarter and, by the lime Newport senior guard Aaron Yamat drained a 15-footer with 1 :20 left, the first of only two Harbor field goals in the fourth period, it was all points the first half. Melwn scored Harbo(s tint six second-hail points and added a truee. pointer with t :58 left in the period to create a 42-38 edge. But El Toro just kept working, noticeably picking up its defensive intensity to force 10 of the Sailors' 15 turnovers the final 16 minutes. DAILY PILOT ANAHEIM -Por the second time i.ri a week. Newport Harbor High played with the ticking time bomb that is the El Toro boys basketball team. And, predictably, there was another sec- ond-bail detonation. ·we have played a few lackadaisi- cal games and we were thinking maybe we'd have a breakout game,• said Newport Coach Larry Hirst, whose Sailors battled their way to a 32-24 lead early in the third quarter. "If we could have stopped at halftime. we would have looked pretty good.• With returning All-CIF Southern Section performers Ashkan Nazeri and Chris Parish, as well as third-year varsity point guard Ken Tanaka and 6-8 center Matt Green, all working in unison, El Toro swged to a 46-44 lead at the end of three quarters. over. . Melwn finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Yamal wound up with 16. HOU>4Y aASUraALl. Cl.ASSIC SemfflNI In the championship game of the Bill Reynolds Classic Dec. 9, El Toro, ~anked No. 4 in Orange County, pulled away from a 32-32 deadlock to claim a 53-41 win. With 6-foot-6 junior Tony Melum finishing inside and connecting Crom the perimeter, and junior point guard Greg Penine scoring eight of bis 10 points, Harbor led, 28-21, at intermis· sion. Green, taking advantage of some well-placed feeds to beat the Newport defender fronting him, bad 10 in the quarter, while Parish added nine. "Senior leadershlp," said EJ Toro Coach Todd Dixon, summarizing the second-haU turnaround. "I've got such a speciaJ group. I really don't have to say anything anymore, iI we're not playing well. In Nazeri. Parish, Tanaka and Green, I'm not sure you could find four more compel· itive guys. They were ticked at them- selves and they came out and did something about it." EL TOM> 66, N£wlio«r HAw>ll '9 Smre by OU.ten Newport Marbor 14 14 16 5 -~9 El Toro 13 8 25 20 -66 Newport HM'bor · Melum 21, Yarnal 16, Perrine 10, Young 2, Peterson 0, Spigner 0, Pajevic 0. Friday. in the semifinals of the Hol- iday Basketball Festival at the Ana- heim Convention Center, the senior- led Chargers (9-0) answered a 44-42 deficit in the final minute of the third But, Hirst knew his former Sea View League rivals, now 33-5 the last two seasons with a corps of tow cur- Nazeri, an explosive 6-1 penetra- tor. who broke down the Harbor defense consistently after halftime, Melum (12 point!>), Perrine and Yamat accounted for 24 of the Tars' 26 l·pt. goals · Melum 2, Varnal 1. Fouled ovt • None. El Toro · Green 22, Nazeri 17, Parish 13, Tanaka 10, Fairbanks 2, England 2. 3-pt. goals -Parish 2. Fouled out · None. BOYS HOOPS Cd.M falls to Montclair Prep, 78-60 •The run-and-gun Mounties pull out too many weapons for the Sea Kings, who'll play at 6 tonight for 17th. Tony Attobelli D AILY PILOT LA HABRA -The Corona del Mar High boys basketball team tried to impose its delib· erate style of basketball on Montclair Prep Friday at the North Orange County Tour- nament and the philosophy was shot down, literally, by the Mounties. Le d by the long-range arsenal of Milton Stanley. the Mounties defeated Corona del Mar, 78-60, in the consola- tion semifinals heJd at Sonora High. Stanley scored a game- high 30 points, including eight three-pointers as Mont- clair Prep (4-2) jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back. ·1 don't really think our guys thought that we could play with them tonight,• CdM Coach Paul Orris said. "We play these games for a reason. We're going to see that same run-and-gun style from University in league so we better learn from this and move on." Zach Brewster led the Sea Kinqs (3-6) with 15 points. while Eric Snell contributed with 14 points. The Sea Kings tried to slow down the Mounties with patient basketball, but on any mistake, Montclair Prep was off to the races. ·we were trying to work the ball low and set up high· percentage shots,· Onts said. "Once we got the ball down low, we hurried our shots and, at times, we didn't get back in our transition defense in time." After a relatively close first quarter, the Mounties com- bined their style of speed and long-range bombs and built a 15-point lead. Stanley con- nected on five straight three· point shots in the first half. A 12-2 run by Montclair Prep to start the third quarter blew the game wide open. Stanley was 8 for 10 from long range for the game. CdM trailed by as many as 24, but the combination of Snell and Brewster helped CdM cut the deficit nearly in hall midway through the fourth quarter. Charlie Alsbuler chipped in with eight points, while ldean Sbahangtan added sev- en points for Cd.M. The Sea Kings will wrap up consolation play tonight at 6 p.m. at Sonora High against the loMr of the consolation semiflnaJt at the 1l'oy Ille. ....,ou,..aunv au.1•1a•W1 ewa111• nw111t1t• MDlmaMI ,_ 11. a.MIO ~f'Np 17 u u 16·78 CotoN dill Mw 1, 1' 17 11 • '° 111 1 I Ir • WM 12. Stanley 30, Alldl 7, ScNlr.., Jtnldm' ....., 2. l'obins ~ Qndelo 9, ...... 2. I pt. ... -StMley I. ,....OUl-NoM. ...... _.~7. .. Mlndlll ~---.. IC.,... ... A~:~ lr9WIW •s. ~~lf·lflJO.'· ........... ,"' ...... ,. ~ ... --- HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Estancia coming together • Team concept might have Eagles bringing home a Pacific Coast Leagu e crown this year. Steve Virgen DAILY PILOT Steve Perez, the first- year coach of Estancia High wrestling, will go to great lengths to create team unity. For irtstance, instead of a routine practice a t Estancia, he took his wrestlers to the beach to train on the sand. He said the scenery, and just getting outside, some- how brought the Eagles closer to each other. With an opportunity to actually overcome University as the Pacific Coi,ist League favorite. Estancia will look to its unity as the differ- ence. Last season, the Eagles fell just one point short of University and the Trojans were crowned PCL champi- ons. so Estancia is confident of its chances this season. ·1 was looking forward to beating them this year,· Perez said hesitantly. "They have so many more kids than us. On a good day, I have 25-28 kids." Perez said he has some hope because of seniors Jeremy Valdes (152 pounds), Felipe Tapia (140), and Nathan Thaler (215). He says they are his three top wrestlers. •Nathan has a chance to place in state this year,• Perez said of Thaler who earned first place at the Dec. 9 Irvine Tournament. "He's turning out to be my best wrestler.• Valdes earned third place at the lrvine tourney. And Tapia is nursing a shoulder injury, but should return within two weeks. The senior trio strength- ened its chances by working hard in the offseason. While Valdes trained on his awn, Tapia went to a wrestling camp with Pe.rez and other Estancia wrestlers, includ- ing sophomore Victor Car- mona, a 119-pound PCL champion last year, and senior Miguel Merida. Perez took them to Lake Tahoe for the Vaughn Hitch· cock Wrestling Camp. Meanwhile, Thaler went to a different wrestling camp, one Perez described as •as hard-core as you can get." The 14-day camp included marks or rewards for individuals. Thaler, last year's PCL champion. earned so many awards, he returned home as the No. 2 wrestler of the camp. Perez hopes Estancia's busy offseason will benefit this season. The Eagles are still improving. but should peak just in time for their own tournament Jan. 5-6. The Estancia Tournament already has 32 teams com- mitted to attend and more may join in the weeks to come. Though Perez is without a 170-pound wrestler, he is pleased with his team. Nel- son Morales returns and is Wrestlina.. r1~ OUTLOUK $Ji THE EAGLES 103 Luis Valdes So. 112 Peter Oeip So. 119 Victor carmona So. 125 Miguel Merida Sr. 130 Luis Pena Sr. 135 Eric Amamane Jr. 140 Felipe Tapia Sr. 145 Jose Galda Jr. 152 Jeremy Valdes Sr. 160 Angel Hilario So. 189 Nelson Morales Jr. 215 Nathan Thaler Sr. c:o.itd\: Steve Pe~z eager to claim a PCL title. Last year. he was runner-up at 189 pounds. AJso, sophomore Luis VaJdes (152), brother of Jeremy, returns with more strength this season. Junior Mitch Valdes, also Jeremy's brother, decided to play bas- ketball this season. Last year, Mitch wrestled his way to a PCL title in the l 03- pound weight class. M11Stangs slleaki,ng lip on PCL • Costa Mesa is in an underdog mode. Steve Virgen DAILY PILOT With a fourth-place finish in the Pacific Coast League last year, expectations aren't so big for the Costa Mesa High wrestling team. And Mustangs Coach Matt Kel- logg likes it better that way. The overshadowing of Mesa's individual wrestlers will allow the Mustangs to sneak up on others and, if anything, will create tbe proper maintenance to fine- tune for next season. ·1 don't expect us to tum a lot of heads,· said Kellogg, in his third year as head coach. •But, we'll do well. And next year, as a team, we're going to compete. Though wrestling is more of an individual sport, the Mustangs will be led by juniors Benedick David (145- pound class) and Myron na- cy (152) who were runners- up at last year's PCL finals. Kellogg is excited the two are improving. And he's even more ex.cited that they will be returning next season. ·we have a lot of young · guys out. I'm very encour- aged,"• Kellogg said. "The leaders are our juniors (David and Tracy) so that shows something really pos- itive for the future." Kellogg also mentioned the leaders would have been joined by Art Dono- van, another runner-up in last year's PCL finals, who is no longer at the school. But. Kellogg is thrilled over Julio Ramirez, another junior who might be wrestling in the 160-pound weight class. Kellogg said Ramirez, who has been aca- demically ineligible for the past two years, is the only wrestler he knows of who came to Mesa with wrestling experience. Mesa football players who are crossing over to wrestling will only help the Mustangs, Kellogg, a Mesa football assistant coach said. Kellogg encouraged football players David, juniors Mar- co Fuentes and Doug Amburgey, along with sophomores James Paulsen (heavyweight) and Tun lier, to wrestle because the train· ing wil only improve their performance on the football field. "Wrestling definitely helps to tone up yow foot- ball skills." Kellogg said. "The rate of strength, endurance, mental disci- pline and toughness and balance is also crucial in wrestling.• The Mustangs will rely on the football players and tbe youth on the wrestling team to better last year's fin- ish. The PCL will be compel· itive for them once again. •{University) is probably the favorite,· Kellogg said. ·corona del Mar had a tough team last year and (it will) ~ tougher than years past. Estancia bas a new coach and a lot of times a new coach can effect some changes. If they get back a lot the guys from last year, they'll be near the top again.· Wrestlina.. OUTLOuK THE MUSTANGS~ Doug Amburgey Stewart Anderson Luis Aragon Benedick David Patrick Eller Jonathan Enloe Silvio Estrada Jesse Franco Marco Fuentes Luis Gonzalez Matt Grublsich limothy Iller Jimmy Isais Gregory McCarter Oarrrell McDaniels James Paulsen Juf io Ramirez OfMr Ruiz Mi<Net Slmlnoff Brandon Slaney Murdock TuKy MyronTfkY Gabriel fefbc Benjamin Or9mann AcMm Donovan Enrique Sat. 5"n Lynott Coed\: ~ Keltagg GIRLS HOOPS CdMruns into No. 4 and slams into a wall • San Clemente runs up 26-0 first-quarter lead en route to 63-32 tournament victory. Tony Altobelli DAILY PlLOT SAN CLEMENTE -Coro- na del Mar High girls basket- ball coach Elbert Davis found a ray of sunshine in Friday night's 63-32 pool-play loss to Hurricane San Clemente at the San Clemente Holiday Hoop-la Tournament. Short-handed with injuries to Kristin McCoy (back) and Jackie McCoy (ankle), com- bined with playing against the No. 4 team in Orange County. the Sea Kings were beaten in every phase of tbe game in the first half, accord- ing to Davis. ·1 thought we played with no We,· Davis said. ·So I challenged the girls at half· time. I told them to have pride when wearing that uniform. There is no mercy rule, so I pushed the girls to step it up in the second hail.· CdM (3-3) actually battled the 1htons (7-0) to a 23-23 standoff in the second half, behind Courtney Kawata's 11 points and Kellyann Klien's eight points. The duo hit five of the Sea Kings' six three· pointers. Unfortunately for the Sea Kings. that offense needed more than a quarter to warm up. as San Clemente jumped led, 26-0, at the end of the first quarter. The lead grew to • 30-0 before Raebel Sessum's basket with 5:30 left in the first half ended the drought. CdM will play Murribta Valley today at 3:30 p.m. SAN a.omm HOUDAY ~ TIMJMIMBn J Poot~ SAN ~ 63,; CDM 32 e.rQurnn Coronadel~r · 0 9 11 12 ·32 ~nClememe ~14 17 6 -~ COf'ONI .. .._, • Kawata 11, Klien 8, Marks 5, Hewttlns 4. Pham 2, Sessum 2, Snetl O, Gruber 0, Alatet\a O, Luu 0. l-pt. goals -Kawata 3, Klien 2, Marks 1. Fouled out • None. SM a.m.ntie · ICristen 12, Brown 10, Blackshire 6. w.lcet 6. Maule 6, Buffum 7, Plulmw 6. Housley 4. Ela 4. Thomes 2. l-pt. goals -Brown 1, 8uffum 1 . Fouled out • None. Bucs get tough, and punch out Cuesta • Orange Coast's Nadia ~ojica leads the Pirates to win in the first round of the Coast Christmas Classic, 64-39. S*9Virg4tn OAM.Y Pk.OT COSTA MESA-Mike Thornton, the Orange Coast College women's basket· ball coach, bad no ldea Cuesta would use a box.and-one to defend the .Pirates' Kristen Urban. He admitted be was not prepared. 8ut. teammate Nadia Mojica was more than reedy for CUesta'• defeme. Mojkla'• game-high U poinll and 11 reboundl led the J>tratet to a 64-39 vie· tory over the Cou9an bl the ftnt round of the Cout Chr1ltma a.Ilk:. •1 nner apecWld tblt l would eee that all IMIOll loilg,. 1bomion Mid. •(CuMta) NW Rm plaY Ndy ftll at their tournunenl (\hbul) ... Just Nil• ..... M'OUDd like • cbldt• Wlh her beed cut oa for a long lbDe. But. n c:abDed dowll In UM l8coad half. 111 lake the blenM for it; though.• ' U1'ban, a Newporl Harbor High product, llnisbed with e.lgbt points and l t reboundJ u Mojica and Megan Masuda (\0 points) stepped up. Mojlca and the Pirates (7 ·.5) played with a bit mote lncentrle beca~ they were def en.dlng their townamf!llt title. "We've been dwnpionl (of the OCC tournament) f« the pest two yean, • Mid Mo}k:a, a 5-foot.·9 topbomonl tot· want •tt WOUid be fun to wtn thll 1D ~ lut year: ' Mojtca posttioned benelf tor 1 o rtlboulMtl ID tbe nnt W 81 COQt built a ~ IMd In ... open1no 14 adlwles. She flnlW!d wllb alne ......._ NbOamdt •Metma ... .., bn out ii the way to get tt-.a lar .,.. ... ..td. ·w.·n. ell Uoil'9 to need ., p&ly .......... yw-. We've bMll ~ ..._ lbet IN -.ller dMn UI b8dMll8 W.'ft ·got M :B:'t:tndaaadewreu..twedodle 'tbjngs.· The Pirates' little things paid oft huge against Cuesta (3-t t ). Coast actu· ally outrebounded the Cougars, SS..C8. And the Bucs defense ended any th.Teat from Cuesta. For tmtance, as the titst half c.a.me to an end, the Cougan reeled ott an l t--0 run to pull within six, bul Mojloa and Urba.n scored two points each in the last minute, after Cuesta tumoven. to carry a 27-17 lead into balftime . OCC then began tbe teC'Ond bait wttb a 12-2 ND in UM fil'lt six minutes. After me•rtng only 25% of lbetr lbob • In UM nnt ball, the Plrahll ~up tn the WlODCt bd, roaMt'UPg b .•7% and lmcdlDg doWn IM..._.~. M-*beamthe::r--~ 30 ....... lDiD .... .... And U....Makoae8'e......_..._. A8d. two ...... lllW urben .. *"' OCC's ........... ~ Wbo ltg I ) 111 ~ ...... ~ lill a *-Pt+• w ... ~•,e..·11 •· Plnltitla ........... c.19 0..., ...... ....................... ... • • 86 Solurday, o.c.mber 16, 2000 SPORI'S • A pro basketball career has become more of a reality for Nick Burwell, who credits his mother and his. girlfriend. Steve Virgen DAILY PILOT N ck Burwell smiles when he thinks of what turned around his life, a life that was unmotivated md headed for lost hope. Burwell, tbe 22-year-old star of the Orange Coast College men's basketball team. peacefully sighs when he thin.ks of the reason he now has hope for a future in basketball. The reason is Bonnie Shayeg, Burwell's best friend and girlfriend. When Burwell lacked focus in his studies and when he started to . view basketball as just recreation, Shayeg stepped in and changed his We. "When I came (to OCC) I was not focused,· said Burwell, a sophomore averaging 28 points per game. "I was out doing everything, going to clubs, drinking and going to parties. I wasn't commJtted to school or playing ball. lWo years ago, I met her (at OCC). She got me in line. Without her I wouldn't be right here talking to you.• But, Burwell isn't just surviving. He's playing basketball at a level that has made him one of the most exciting players in the Orange Empire Conference. Remember the name: Nick Burwell. He has an all-around game that could be his ticket to a four-year university or, as he says, a professional basketball career. He has the speed and strength to score inside. And when he's really on his game, be connects from long range with more than one hand m his face. "If I have a solid season,· Burwell says. "I'm going to try to go pro." Said OCC Coach Mark Hill, "He's going to be a guy who can go overseas and make money, there's no question about that." Burwell says he owes his •new path in life" to Shayeg. When he COLE Heney Corbett Cole, 711, I Chtlttlln Author, p11Hd IWIY Thurs- day, December 7, 2000 In Southllke. Funertl: A "Home Goin Celebration" of her fife wlll bt held 2:00 pm Friday, Dec:embtf 15, 2000, It Whlte'I Chlotf Un.lttd Methodlat Church on Whitt'• Chapel Boulevard In South- lake, Ttua. Burial: Grav11ld1 11rvlc11 art 1che6- u l1d In Newport Beach, Callfomla, on Monday, Decembef 11, 2000, 1 :00 pm at Paclllc View Memorial Perk. fllltmoNl1: In lltu of flowera memorl1l1 m.y bt aent to the Nancy COfbett Col• llhmoftll Fund fof the needy, P.O. Bo1 82501, Southlake, T1111 78092. Heney COfbett Cole, ''The Lcmlleat Udy In the Land, " went to bt with the first love of her life, J11u1 Chrlat, on December 7, 2000, wtlllt 1urrounded by friend• and family at tw home In Southleb. Born In Bolton, Ind I longtime mldent of Newport Beach, Clll- fomll, lht met Edwin Louie Col• In LOI Angele• when they 11rvtd together In World w11 n. They merrltd at w .. Kirk O' Thi Heltther In 1141 In ()iscount C~askct ( I l 111.1111111 11 ll I B 111 I d "l I \ I' • c,,.;,,, Smnn""' Qwdity Cukns for Lm Direct Cremation •. $495 Immediate Burial •. $995 (J11cl.Jn C.Slut) Prearrangement Programs Available for Funeral SCrviccs, Cremations and CuUu ( ( >'\II'\ I U .11 .. t ...._ \ \ I I .';s~.; , 1< \-...1, I I ' ' JC HOOPS met her, they took tbe same classes at OCC and developed a friendship that soen turned into love. "We're more as friends than anything else,• Shayeg said. •we joke around all the time. He's very tunny. He's quite a character.• They genuinely love each other. While Burwell thanks her for his transformation, Shayeg is proud whenever Burwell takes the court. Burwell said his new focus also comes from his mother, Carolyn, who has been a constant motivator. Three years ago, she moved Burwell out of the dangers of Inglewood, where he was raised. He had escaped numerous fights and once be dodged bullets in a drive-by shooting in his blood-gang neighborhood. "It was either live there and try to survive,• Burwell said, "or live there and die. It was better to just get out of there.• After he and his mother moved to Orange County, Carolyn has seen a steady progression of improvement in her son. But, he's always been ·a good kid• in her eyes. "He's matured,• she said. And it's because of •me being on his butt. I have to be honest with you. I stay on him for everything. But, we have so much fun, the both of us." DON LEACH I DAILY PLOT Orange Coast College's Nick Burwell has been center court since the beglnnlng of the season. She saw the maturity mesh with his stardom on the basketball court on Nov. 22 at El Camino. That's when Burwell had his coming-out party with a 45-point performance, the second-best single-game total in OCC history. "That was unbelievable, • Carolyn said. "I had no idea that he would do that.• The word is slowly getting out about Burwell. He was all but forgotten after finishing a solid high school career at Inglewood High. He had the ~~ --,---.#J..~ j -. . . - i"-4:. ·••' -~ /~· .... opportunity to play for Baylot University, but he said he decided to take the junior college route and he played for West Los Angeles. He then moved with his mother to Orange County and transferred to OCC. He had to sit out a year because of the transfer. And, last year, he couldn't play because his grade-point average was not sufficient. But, this year Burwell, a graphic arts major, has improved his grades and has burst onto the scene. "I was patient and looking for r'-.. ~ .. ~ .c • ... ~.,.1:.·~.""~·J ~-~-·~-· _ ... ·~-"'"' ~.. ~··· I • :t ..... . .._ ..... _.. • t .. Lot Angtlel. llrL Cole wtft Judl, Lott, end dau(;l1er and 90ft-ln.llw Newport Beech apent moet of her time Joann l hu1b1nd Jean and Joe Brown of PIMnlng Director'• ICtfvely Involved In tw AlcMrd, D1u1 """ Vista. Califomla; her u.. Permit No. 75 hu1b1nd'1 ministry, gr 1ndcll11 d r • n , dlUQhter Susan Ga.ziay No4lcl ii hMby ~ tht Ctlrlatlan Mens Llnd11y, Brendon, of l=rtsno, Cllifoml1; l:::, ~~ Network, whtch min-Bryce, Holland, grandsons Matt and Dan v~ llttr1 In 210 natlona. Ktndel, Joah, Seth, Brown and grNt-grlJld. t~..t.bi:~ :00: She authored ''The and one gttat grand-da1J111ter Natalie Brown, 1.200 aquare loot l>hvll- Un lque Women," chl!d, Arla. aa of Vista; her slstn cat fitnes8 and 1ratnlng ''TtpNtly of Llfe,"lnd Carol Sleohan of Palm lacillty. The facility WiA "T1p1try, Book II, GAZLEY Beach. Flonda, end be located In en exlldno ''Whlc:tl ... publlfled Be~ von Stll'lgt of multl·tenani COIMllrcill In moN thin tlln lino Mery Suthtrl1nd Huntington, New York; ~on~ :'.~ gulgel. Shi Wit con--Galey pmed away In and aeverll nieoes and erate on • OM-on-one tldefed by all who INtne on Sundly, De-naph1wa. Shi was basil wtth up to e ln- llntw her 11 the cember 10, at lhe ege of p<eceded in death by 1trv<:1«1 •l'td wtn not embodiment of the 87. A NIM of New YOtk Bil her husbencf of 50 provide any group word "gr1c1. "Her City. she graclJated from years. and her atster cia ... a or maNag• 11traordfn1ry gen· Vassar Colege In 1933. Jean of Palm Springs. A ..W.. The~ troalty ind tandtr She end her husband memorial service -and located In the R compeaalon chengecl Bil came to Califomla In celebnltion of Mary's life ~~Perty located al: the lifts of thouslndl 1936, evenlullly ~ wiU be held al 1:00 on 2941 ea11 Cout Hwy. of peoolt .. lht 91¥9 In Loa Angelel. In ·1~ Saturday. Deoembet 30, Thia project'-been ,.. htrM!f, her husbtnd, they ~ed with their al St. Mic:hael'1 and Al viewed encl It hu been and their lift toglthjw ~ lo Corona del Angela Eplacopel <1etemiln1d that II la cet- to help end NM Mar where they lived oo-Chtifch 3233 Paclfic egoricdy axampe under otMrs. tM Bif a dellh In 1984. View Dnv. Coronl del the requ1reman1a of !he Survivors: Hulbtnd Mary was actively in-Mar. ~ ~ r9QUll1. ,. CalllOfrile ErMrolvnentll or 54 YMr• Edwin, volYed for many years membrlncel mey be ~ F:... a.. thrtt chlldrtn hill l wrth American Fleld made 10 tht Friends of Plannlnt DINCtor't SeMce and lhe fnteml· Music. In care of St. u.. P9rmlt No. 75 la lional Circ:lt II UC IMna. Michatl'a. In 1eu of flow. ectleduled lot t9'MW ~ She was 1111-employed ...... •r ...... 1.______ ::=,. :a"tt!'~ ~ ~ I I! A ·-"-......... ~-·J PIEia IMl1IEll IBl ..... AY Mortuary * Chapel Cnimatlon 110 Broadway CostaMesa M2· 1 11 Ill ecitorill asaistanl pon Beedl on Of 8fter for MYeral clfferent au-n..u,.':/, Oeotmbw ltloci and WOl1led bolh II "'" W..., MGM SIU<b and u an ~ or ·~·~:r.~ 1dmlnlatr11ion uais1ant Flctltlou• Bualneaa lht project thould be at UCI. Shi wlll bt re-Heme Statement aubmhted to the ~ membtrtd for her The followlna pereona nlng Department by ....... ·-•··-torr ~ .,. '""'!la ~ 11: We&IMdly. ~ ;;;;::.:; In tdiallon: Cal C~. 3334 E. %7, 2000. In ordtf to bt her loYe ol nulc. and Cout Highway 11e1, oootldtltd In the Plln- htr trademattt amtlt. ~ Met. Cdot-~the~ Shi la lllNIVed by tier Edit Noteeer, 709 1tt11 rt'ilft. the appMI .,._ Avenue. Corone o.i rlod of 14 d9YI _. btgll't a.w. Cdlomla 112925 from ht date, during my chance and now I'm taking it,• Burwell said. "I'm not holding anything back. Whenever 1 step on that court, I'm playing as if it's my last game.• The 6-foot-3 guard has helped the Pirates to a 6-4 record alter he scored 30 points in OCC's 98-88 victory over Grossmont Saturday and 33 in a 87-84 victory at College of the Desert Tuesday. After defeating Grossmont, Burwell believes the Bucs are now coming together. That solid season be had hoped for is playing out REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Orange County Senltallon OllOtcl of Of· 8llll9 County, CalltonU, win receive tHled propoael1 untU TU.. day, Jttnuary 23, 2001 et 11 :00 e.m. Propoaala muat be r~ at !he Oiatrict'a Admlnlalretlon Lobby or Purchaaing OM9ion Office. by the data and time herein above Ml '°""· 1()8.4.4 Ellll Awnue, Fountain V11t1y, Calllornla, 92708-70 18 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL COMPENSATION l CLASSIFICA TlON STUDY SPECIFICATION NO. P•112-01 REBID ReqUffl lor PropoMla muat be aubmltted on the k>rm atpplled by the Dlllrict In ~ W'lttl •• prO'lillona of the apecffleatlona Soecifl-c:ationa, propoul blar*a and lunher lnlormat.ion before his eyes. And the que~t for an OEC championship begins when the Bucs start conference play Jan. 4 at Irvine Valley. "We should (win the OEC), • Burwell said. "If we all work hard and come together and do the little things. we can win the whole thing. We may have some trouble with Saddleback and Riverside. But Irvine Valley, (chuckles) Golden West, Fullerton, I don't see them beating us at all. If we come out and work hard, it will be no problem.• may bt obCalntd •I the above addr.... ltle· phooe (714) 962·2411 Published Newport Beach-Coat• M•H Daily Pilot Deoembel 1e. 2000 s11e1 Flctlttous BualnMt Name Statement The followtng p«aona are dang~ u Mara Finandal, 2152 Dupont DIM. Sat 109. !Mie. CA 92812 ,, '-:!>·, ~ ~\If· . -11-; ... ,..._ • r .-_ Richard Dennis, 22399 Valdernou. 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Agen1 949-723-8120 PORT STREETS Fixer or Tnrdown Prlnetpala Only Aaent '4t-275-2ns Golf CourM ocndo " galed COl'IWIUWlly. °"" 2HIO IQ II 29drm 2S.tlh, 2 car g1111ge Na view.~monll HARBOR REALTY 94H73-4400 SeDyour u"wanled Items tbe "'">' way/ Place a classified ad today! (949) 642-$678 ALL NEW 2001 S&O's -0 Down • •o Acquisition Pee • -0 Security Dep. • •o 1st Payment ~. and ~ 1a1 oc.i Cell ~222·Sns ll 257 t.ic, no pets 94~1ec>--1713 v11w. seeo.ooo p11Y11e = . · !MM9Hm 9!4~ 1110 Al'TS 11110 APTI I 1-.wm I CX#IT::: oo.u .:A -- Looting '°' • Balbol llMnd ffcMe. Need IO buy u soon u pos111bl1 Clll MM7MOIS SEASONS GREETINGS ChalTTrtg JuntOI 1 ~ ' 2 Bedroom 1 a.111 ILflW'dld by llltnS pool " gelid c:omrruwly CHEERS! CHEERS! CHEERS! LIU new, 3br 3ba, formel Ask about OUf IDdly lp9Clll dinrm, 11\tred prege & 'LOVEl. Y HOME• on lg lot. I I Cell 714-557.0075 WO, avall now upper P* Incl. 4br, ltudy, lor· 10t N'1'I duplex. nr bdl. S250Qlmo, llllLI dlnml. 5be. 2 tlpc8. 3 GE-R·· --------------Aat tM~ ell pr. lantMtlc Y\I ot .... --I I leaY. CICll & COlll Avlll 2·15 -------= ~ ~ ~ 1NE132..,...RT a~ 1155 ~I ~ ~ * YEAAlY * no pell S750lmo-S500 "'"'" SKA"'1 run ,_, 38' 28&, $1800.mo dep OAC 1826 Newport IALIOA PBll 281'* 2~:ic;mo BMi 949-642 .. 998 9a·5e ••OCEAN BREEZES .. . 1151 HOUIEl~ I SplcKJUs 28r Town/lomfi . f01 llllr 28r 181, $1,800.mo 1787 Or1119t Ave, f8.202 ltrlmldllte mo~. $1700 Mid 1'9nin 3br. 2ba. tlse ~P -E ..... Bllboe Newport Realty Ul)lllil's Lg 1 bf ,_ pelll & GrNt IOcatJon. cJoH to Ill Ir fr new lulchen l>lllhs --949-723-4494 tllP'I. ~ vacant. no ~ lhOppllg m mr1111es trom patio on mu11r rMl'f'J ~ $915/mo M•75HSSI. the bNCr. P.a w--.1 Oows $2700 MMn-7323 hwtlfvl Ho4IAe 2bl 2ba I I ASll llbcU OtJf .,_i Brand New CUl1om Unit ~-dNn. '"'IT'ii. dn a_. -~ ELEGANT SENIOR UVING 9'9-645-0252 3b< 2ba S2500 mo year rm I.dell. Ip 2< git yrd no ----ffl/OY 1 'P8CIOilS SUtle FI N D lease. open house 12123 pe!! $2!!00rn 1lW7Mlll entertainment. Ctllfls. fun Call 1-626-35&-2029 •. ~tiotl. mort' COSTA NEUPORTE' ~~00 ,,...,,..,. 5' 58 SELL :::: Certified Pre-Owned = ------· by BMW ------· For ultimate peace of mind, r;cry Ccmficd Pre-Owned BMW is backed by The Certified Pft-Owncd BMW Pwo.~n Plan, covering the vc~icle for up 10 2 rc;ars or 50,000 miles (~hrchever co~cs first) form the date of ap1rauon of the 4-yar/50,000·mrle BMW New Vch1dc L1m11ed Warranty. The Prot«t10~ Plan mdudcs cwo key dcrncnu: CcrtiJicd Pre-Owned BMW l..imjted Warranty ,. Ba ked by BMW of Nonh Amen'-1. Inc .• and iu nationwide ncrworlt of BMW crntm. cOVtrcd rcpiirs m made only by BMW-1ramed tcchniaaru using onh gtnu1M BMW replacement paru. BMW Roadside Assiatance ... Peace of mind follows you anywhere in the USA, 24 hours a cby. 365 tbvs a year. 1998 BMW 740iL PRE OWNED LEASE FOR • • . I •• • New J()Jt Be<.1cl1 Automatic, Full Power $$CA8HPAID .. __ ......... _ WE BUY UTATU ·~~..,,,;a, ,.,,.. r--~ COrJSIGrJr.HfHS , . I : I Per/Mo. 36 mo.lease + 99¢ + tax Closed end lease 36 mo. 10k mi. per year, .20¢ per mile thereafter. $4,499 total to start. Total payments: $12,949 +tax, residual $16,092. Subject to prior sale and credit approval. Prior rental. Price good thru 12/24/00:(YA284570) 2001 2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEE R MERCU RY GRAN D MARQ UIS LS $24,499 5.0L, VS, Leather, $ 2 9 9 Convenience Group, Luxury Group, Homelink ..... "'°"" .... ""' ..... $5500 dolln "" 1•~ AllSEC Dlpoelnlllc.-.. .. ~ -~ofl11,41311 L.-llld puld.e __. 1 Ml bllld on 12000 dee ~-· 3>4*11 perl'lllt ____ &.citm CM9ipl)IOWl...0~ "°1 ' ' ,. ~1 ~IFIFJ) It's the solution you're scarddog fot·wbdbtt you're seeking ahomc, apartment, pdoroew ocxupadool 1994 LINCOLN MARKVIll ~ a-.i.a. °""'Po..-... co. Milly Loedal (77S64 I) $8999 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR OilcowMr, OC11y9K ..a.,~ CO dlup. ~ wan., L-w (4XMZ991) $38,999 . 1997 HONDA ACCORD EX t-m1&... mooanio(, pwr wlndllocb. lmmoc. C'.ond, fUJlt Loodird $14,999 2000UNCOLN TOWN CAR "Sipanlre s.n.• l'tia. -~· W..-.1<...w! (4JMY611) $24,999 1999GMC YUKON Run your ad in the Newport Beach- Costa Mesa Daily Pilot and the Hunting Beach- .. D YES, SELL MY CAR -., Fountain Valley IC Independent t~~cn °...: CJVIS4 :~ reach over 100,000 ~. ;, ~::~;;;~;;;;;;;::::::::::::~::!!!!!!:;::::~ homes. Fax us th is """'aia Ptrhnt ao. form with your credit ._ __ MIMW-----Model---- card #or mail with 1 8:!':: 8$..8=.1:.. Price a check today! I o·-o --...a~ .. o a-o--a--Run for a week! If g=-::g~ g=..."":..w-~:::c, ON-0 .....,._ o-.----your car does not sell, we'll run it for L _ :-~c::r::;m.~m:..c.;:.,~-1 __ another week FREEi ~~IAD:l . All for Just $10·. -!:!..."!!:'!.u.Ot Inckp..£.'l!f£.I!! 2001 2001 . 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I C,JJ Alli#,, -(805) .384-9488 Vl .. t u• at our web•lt•1 www.llvhotne.com TIE GAU.UP POU. , " NOW HIRING FT/PT Plld training. !lex ldledule, no sales, e1m from $9-12/hf. phone IO!Vt)'S, from our , IMle Cenlet Aecluite: •• don dU!a!kO 80().. 713-2595 " WORK FROM HOME '' lntemalional Co Rapidly Elcplldog. PT 3·5/lirs per week t1111 $5()0.$ 1500 per , mo. FT $20lhrs per wit eam .. " .. • $2000-$6000 per mo.. Many potltion 1vaU. Will train Ctl1 1~3 behlppxc11h.com 471 91.0YM!NT SERVICES Pllllt be IWlll't llllt the llltlnga In lhl• Cltllgory mey require yov lo call 1 900 numti.r In which lhll9 IJ 1 ehlrge per mlnut1. 'MUST SELL' Local Vending Route, $1,000fWll. potentllt. Only M,495 Invest FREE INFO 1-800-655-8443 24hra Abaolu19 Caah Goldmine $0 Down' Nets "48K • Woril 6 hrs Candy VENO. ING rte 1n (Orange ~) IOI free Hl0Cl-C94--8695 Wanted S125K Hard Money tor SFR rest· denltal properties w/panoriimlc ocean/ Ca!ahna/Dana Point Harbor Views Call ASAP Michael 714-404..0013 692 SLIPSIDOCKS -°"°~ I I /MOORINGS : ! . . I Dtslrt e Slip In Newport ~ Harbor Main Channel for .. 5211 length & 1611 beam Off· .. P1t1tt be Wll'f of out shO<e P11ot 949-417·8007 . .. . . . .. • • • • • • • • ~ ' of .,.. companltt. Chldl wllll the local htter Butlntt1 Bu-,_, betof'I you l«ICI any money or fMs for ttrvlctl. Rt1d and undtrlllnd 111y contrlCla before yoo 1lgn. IHVESTOR OPPORUNITY ~ Tu11 2000 AIMt Protection, Accf9d. Nlllnl GM. 94M4W621 1 695 ~1 BMW 5351 '18 Moonroof, loeded, ICllc ml, mini cond, llhr Inter, SIOOO 760-738-2659 FIND an apartment through ctassrtied BMW 7351 '81 McMno. no realOnlblt offer refused. tan. aM power. am/Im CD sterao 131k ml, Jdl1l body condllion. rune greall 949-261-0694 Ilk lor John Buick Ctntvrt Umlttld "11 V~. 26k mi, 9u~, CD, Loaded. garaged, rV&moke<, Ilka new. $9,995. 949.5ae-1 aaa BUICK LESABRE '88 V6, 19l1 l*Je (461054) $3,968 NABERS 1714 )540·9100 CADILLAC CATERA '98 WMe. Ian l!hr, many extras (004752) $18,918 NABERS (714)540-9100 CADILLAC CATERA '97 Black, moontool, 111oyt (938431) S15,ile8 NABERS (714)540-9100 CADILLAC DEVILLE '93 Low mi, whrte, navy lea1hef (309339) $10,988 NABERS ( 714 )540-9100 Cldllllc: Seville '97 Low miles, polo green. (806031) $21,988 NABERS (714)540:9100 CICllllc Sevlllt STS '93 Slltl, INthtf, lfloya, VI (834036) l12.988 NABERS (714 )540-9100 Chevy Subu1ten '87 ""111e, new tires, new br&Ms, must sell. $4600. 949-64()-1596 Bridge By CHARLES GOREN with OMAR SHARIF and TANNAH HIRSCH WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Q 1 • As Soulh. vulnerdblc, you hold: Q 4 . ~I-West vulnerable, as S:oulh you hold: •4 1:;1 KJ1163 ,Qll72 •A76 The biddin bas. roccc:OOd: SOllfH ~~NORTH .... ..... ,,, • KI 5 ~ A Q 5 32 -;. Al • 106 2 The bidd inJt "'1s l)l'C)CC)edcd: NORTH EAS1" SOlffH WE!>I 1<;1 I• ? What do you bid now'! T ._.. Whal do you bid now"! Q 2 • .Neither vulner.iblc. 1111 Soolh you hold: Q S • Ea.Ill· West vulnerable, as Soulh you hold: • 75 3 l "" Q 106 ~ 2 (l l • 75 4 The biddtng ha~ Proc«ded: •6 <;t AKJ94 KQ6 •A916 1llc bidding has proceeded: SOlTrH WEST NORTH EAST WEST NORTH EAS1 SOUTH fo Dbl , I• ? ll:I l • ,_ Pull Whal action do you utl..c·• T What action do you talce? Q 6 ·East-West vulnerable. a~ South you hold: Q 3 • Boch vulncruble, as South you hold: • K 8 7 4 1:1 A Q J 10 9 7 AS • 7 1llc bidding ha\ proceeded: SOl!TH Wf~<\f "ORTH F.A!ff 1llc bidding ha.~ proceeded: SOlfl'lf WF..'.I SORTH EAST I l'ass l!loT Pu~ .. I O Pass I NT Pa.ss Whal do you bid now? ? What action do you take:? .,..,_... SLK '99 BoM, Sound, CD S11Cbr (104870) $34,990 ~ Jonte Motorcars -~aae'-"'"-~ .... 2 .... 4-...._14.._.o .... 1 __ Mtroadtt Sl320 '97 Blk/Blk, Loaded, Lo ml (147067) $49,990 F'lttchtf JoMa MolOfCll'I _ __.;:nM:.::..:...;::.::2;..;.4·-'-140.:..-:.;..t __ Mlfcedn 450SEL 75 While. sunroof. loaded. 120k m, CA smog ce11. mot $3650 7t4-60M796 M«cedel 560SEL 'tl7 ~. Tan w/Burgaooy Leather, new brakes, urea, rims. $7100 Cal £1.4&-640-1 S96 ~ 5eOSL '89 Red beauty, creme 111. las1 year model, cllromet. new soft top, xlnt lhrougl1olll $18,500 714-751·24e4 LooA. for answn.1 011 M(l111/u1 ClASSIC '11 MBZ 3IOSL Btaolc w/2 !Opl, tan lthr Int, chrome whls. ps, pb. auto, Low ml. v-e ITIU6t seel 949- 717-7822 310-34s-n1s Oldlmobllt Auroni '95 Low mi. leather CD (106089) $12.988 NABERS (7141540-9100 Oldamobllt Ciera '93 VI, wlllle, excellent condl (357815) $5,988 NABERS (7]4)54o-9100 Oldlmobilt Cutlass •99 Betge, Low 12k mt. V6 (339542) $13 988 NABERS (714)540-9100 0!$mobllt Siihouette '00 White low miles. Dual doot, (250411) $17,988 NABERS (714)540-9100. Z-3 '98 2..1 Ltr, Black. 5 IP (C13169) $27,995 CAEVlEA BMW 714-335-3171 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER '93 SRS, V6, 4X4. 130t< • ml, boob I rKOtda, White, gtty Inter. Moon roof, run- ning boards, glrlgtd, non 1moker. Like MW eond. $8995. 94i-586-1888 318T1 '97 auto, low mlltt, Loadedl (3VWU752) S 20,995 CREVIER BMW 714-835·3171 318T1 '91 auto, low mi119, Jllvtf (4FVP906) $18,995 , CR£VIER BMW 714.935.3171 318T1 '91 low miles, green W/llnd (4COf>3321) $21,995 CREVIER BMW 714-835·3171 3231 Converl Lu1het', Hk, CD (480554()) $28,995 CREVIER BMW 714-835·3171 FIND an apartment through ciasa•lted Soiurdoy, December 16, 20oo 'B9 · TODAY'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE 5281 '98 Auto, white 'fllltlnd (W45314) $31,995 CREVIER BMW 714-335-3171 528i 19 Auto, Low Milts, Blue (Y10121) $35,995 CREVIER BMW 714-835-3171 S40i '97 Spol1 WIMtl1, Low Miles (3VJN381) S35,995 CR£VIER BMW 714-135-3171 740!1 '98 Low Miits. CO, Grt Value (l.53083) $42,995 CAEVlER BMW 714-335-3171 7400 '98 Whitl w/Stnd, low miltl (M11248) 42,995 CREVIER BMW 714-835-3171 740! '97 CD. Slfvw (3VAK711) S36,995 CReYIEA BMW 714-335-3171 for a11 ·your needs ... · 1--11:.n~ll 212 :mwll·-=-11-=--=11· ·=II· =.tll·"1mll· POLICY In 11'1 lflol1 lo olftr the bes1 Ml'vlce poeaitlle 10 OJ( ,..._ en and aclveltisen, we wil require Contractors whO ld¥trtiae In the S.rvlot Custom ~ C-eor.. IOOltr reports • t Includes pre-spotting St 9 95/rm, no hidden cost' 714-751-1340 DirtG1ol'y lo Include their 1-l'r&. -1 Contractors License . ~ number tn lhe4r advertise-• aw;; • mn. YfNI co-opeqllOO II -------!f!!dx !llf!!C'!ted \ I SELL lklcll B6odl Stone Tiit Concttrle. Patio, on-y, Fnplc, B80's, Rera. 25yrs axe. Tenv 714-557-7594 Gange Floor Spedlllltl Chemket resilllnt 111..gfoes epoxy floors by """"""° Waterproofing Syttema i4t-na-111• SMAU J08 EXPERTl OUHCAH ELECTRIC ~ respon1t StMc.IRemodtls 20 v... EJll)trienc:e U 275870 !MH60-7042 LICEHSEO CONTRACTOR No jilt> 100 tr11. AJ l8tYicesl Repair' rwnodai. tar.. ..,., °" ttMoll Mtl!§P I 21· =-I _I 111_"'_._wooo_I . -. . ,, I~ •I DOOR 111VCK11 L.OW!IT PRICES QUARANTEEDf 811!11 dly 24/hr mi. Rtpalr/replact, 111 br1nd1. Sacllon1I ~ doOl1 and openn. SeM!*"ll oc tor 23Y11 VMIC. Uct 81oee3 11 ....... SEMI RE TIRED CONTRACTOR . ··~; 1-,,,.,~ '. .. -· ' . PUBLIC NOTICE The Calif. Public· Utllitles Com· mission REQUIRES that all used hotJs&. hold goods movers print their P.U.C. Cal T number. limos and chaulfers prinl their T.C.P. number in al advel1isments. If you have a ques- tion aboUI 1he legal- ity al e mover, Imo Of Cllllulfer. call: PUBllC UTILITIES COMMISION 714-558·4151 -··----·--.-.-...... ----714-89S.(;677 'We'/J, A GOOD ADI ~ '• • . . .. -. I I f I 810 Saturday, December 16, 2000 Vin IU2181 2000 Escalade List Price $53, SALE $43,845 SAVE $10,000 ---~ - .. . . . .. . ' . . . . . . Daity Pilot · 2000 Catera 2000 Eldorado Stock J<4S43 List Price $41 z..997 SALE $29,9~5 SAVE $12,002 List Price $34,613 SALE $28,500 SAVE $6,113 STk 113418 • compeny Cll 2000 Seville SLS SAVE $10,000 OVER 50 QUALITY PRE-OVVNED VEHIC LES AVAILABLE ~ii' 1 90 BUICK RIVIERA 55,988 100 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE low miles, excellent condition , super body style! (106089) 2 available starting at ... (133165) 514,988 1 93 CADILLAC ELDORADO 511,988 1 98 BUICK REGAL 514,988 Low 75k miles, red, tan leather, super shorpl (60231 5) low 22k miles, hlock, leather, moonroof & more (31 7881) 1 94 CADILLAC ELDORADO 511,988 1 97 BUICK PARK AVENUE 518,988 . VS, Northstar, lthr, alloys & morel (6147 44) Ultra, low 21 k miles, beige, Ian leather, non·smoker, priitinel (625458) 1 99 OLDSMOBILE CUTLESS 512,988 1 98 CADILLAC CATERA s19,988 V6, low miles, bal. of worranty, previous rentol. (335443) low 17k miles, block, leather, alloys & morel ( 143620) 1 97 CADILLAC DEVILLE s12,988 1 97 CADILLAC SEVILLE 520,988 Polo green, tan I.other, xlnt condition. New car troc:Je.inl (268846) Low miles, Polo green, non·amc*er, bol. of warr. (806031 I '93 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS s12,988 1 00 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 524,988 Slate, leather, alloys, V-8 Northstar, f'tflW car troc:Je.inl (83.4036) Only 5,950 miles! Wh~, hhr, CO & morel ( 17 4433) 1 95 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE s13,988 '98 CADILLAC SEVILLE , $26,988 Low miles, V-8, 44, leather, CD ond morel (78.4870) low 2Ak miles, ~. CO, alloys, & morel Bal. of warr. (927~) '97 CADILLAC CATERA 100 CADILLAC DEVIW Slock leather, moonroof, alloys & morel Bal. of warr. (938'31) low 17k mil.a, bronze, tan llhr, bal. of warr., prev. rental (250730) s30,988 2600 Harbor Boulevard · • Costa Mesa ...........---.~. ·•.........._.L_____,~ (888> S 27· 1844 ilil,'R~ www.nabersauto.com •