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. • SUNDAY • • , r . . • , • Wlllllla The sunny. warm weather makes It feel almost like sum- m«. Enjoy the nke wuther while It lasts. S.. ..... 2 I SERVING THE NEWPORT-MESA COi'AMUNmES.SINCE 1907 ON THE WEB: WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM SUNDAY STORY ~~ Inside LIFE & LEISURE Anna Salvo may be gone, but her son, Newport Beach graphic designer Tony Salvo, is making sure her recipes live on. See Page 7 Inside NEWS Troubled Triangle Square loses its general manager to the tennis courts. See Page 5 •. Inside COMMUNITY FORUM GREG FRY I DAILY PILOT Corona del Mar's Heather Speer and daughter Stephanie, who has diabetes, are actively involved in the fight against the disease. Victor Becerra, director of UC Irvine's new community outreach center, talks with City Editor James Meier about the center's plans. See PAge 9 Young Chang DAILY PtLOT " T hey're playfuJ togelher, Like fnends. They tell e.ach olher ows best things. They fight But Stephanie dnd Healher Speer's fnendship IS most touching when they're workmg together to keep Stephdnte healthy. The 15-yedr-old has had type-1 dJabetes since she was 3 Nowadays, she's old enough to monitor her blood sugar level on her own. When she was younger, her mother was her lifeline. Hec1lher Speer even ended her career in business administration more than a decade dgo to go back to school, earn a masters m public hPallh and work m the field of diabetes research. For this Corona del Mar duo, the dtlficuJt part about getting through Stephanie's adolescent years 1s not fluctuating hormones. but randomly fluctuating blood sugar levels Hormones affect tlus movement. as do stress and c1nger. The cream of Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa and Estancia high school boys' and girls' track and field standouts took their shots in the CIF Division Ill Prelimi· naries at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach Saturday. See Page 15 Ul11¥1TE CALINDAI Want to know what's hap- pening in Newport-Mesa this week? Check out the Ultimate Calendar. See Page 6 Instead of despair or lost hope, Heather Speer has made fighting her youngest child's diabetes a career of love, care and friendship. But lhrough the past 12 years of countless msuhn shots, blood sug- ar tests, food calibrating, exerose morutoring, worrying and learning. both mother and daughter have become more than survivors. SEE BEST PAGE 4 • /' TOP STORY Celebrating mothers Our readers let us know for Mother's Day why they think.their moms are wonderful T he top 10 reasons why we love our mommy: 1. She likes to play rescue heroes with us. 2. She is so silly. 3. She takes us to the park to play no matter bo" busy her day is. '· Sbe reads stories and prays with us every Dig~. S. She makes us each feel special 6. She sings the Carpenters •ciose to You~ when we are grumpy. 7. She makes sure w e have ccMton balls and our blank.ies at bedtime. 8. She always buys an extra bottle of ketchup m case we run out. 9. She loves our daddy. 10. She loves us and lets us know in tons of ways. Riggs, Jaden Md .......,_ DuM.M ., FOR MORE LETTERS, SEE MGI t2. A fair to remember at Sage Hill Calling all coyotes T hey're here. Nope. Not space men. Coy- otes. Isn't that strange? Most of us associate coyotes with some desolate stretch of nothing in the middle of nowhere. But here, in Newport Beecbf • The first Multicultural Community Fair at Newport Coast school has participants hoping it becomes a tradition. DMpa lhltrath very important to us -diven.ity, • he DAILY PILOT said. •1t symbolizes our commitment to divenity. • NEWPORT COAST -Sage Hill Students of color constitute one- School's quadrangle came alive Satur-third ot the school'• population, which day afternoon wtth vibrant colors, riv· ls at 250 this year, Wilkins said. eting music and delectable aromas. •we believe diversity is important The Newport Coast private school because if you're going to be an active wu cel8brattng lta Hnt Multicultural citizen and a leeder in our deniocracy, CommUlllty Pair -a collage of • it requires a respect and famWarity of mUlic, dam and Cu1stne from differ-all cultures,• he said. •Also, when you ent parts of ~ World. have diverse penpective1 and tredi· 1be fair a. Dot only a fun experl· tionl, tt makes for a very fertile acad· ence, but IQINlhmg •that a. central to mrik •vironment. • the ~'I mtnlan, • iNUd Prlndpel 1be fair featured av~ of fOOd cunt WUkim. m:m Greek. Persian and Eut lndlAn rrb11 fair Iii r.n.cttwl of what ti to Prencb, ltellan, Maicu an4 t Japanese. Visitors were entertained by Latin Salsa, Irish and Iueell dance, a Kung-Fu demonstration and selec- tions from Shakespeare's comedies. Venus Wintemute'a. son Erle wu going to play Lysander from •A Mid· summer Night's Dreem. • ·Thia II my son'• tint year in this school,• she Mid. •And J think two of the strongest points ln tbil ICbool are Its focus on the arts and itl lntenlt in foSterlng all~ .• Parent Annalilarte McGee Mid lbe and her 1on, l<ft'ID .Joyice, .. prOud to be pert Of • dtwrie KbOol. • ·[The 1aar1 a. • ~ way to lhow we support our tMme, • • 11111. Junklt 1bdd Mrrrtst llld ... ....,... ............ , ... .. ..... And yet. they are here, skulking around the Back Bay and doing that spooky howlin9 thing. Newport Beach Ailimal Control bU iaued • pneral mr- bulletin. I'm not IUl9 WMI a gen- ..i eoyaee bullllln ii, but it doem't IOUDd goad. Accord· 1ng ~ lwb Aid· ... omc.....,.. ...... .......... , ... ... .......... .., .... .. -2 t .. urbu and ca travel tour, marftmlO ....... ldaD't-tblt.n.npMt. An ... UitlaaCO,.. ... ~CGJil11t""'cw tbl .._ G9f'4*' cm ....a an•mps ·wEEK1N ·· · CILllUllNI HllOIS 'I learned a Jot about dill erent heroes, that it can be anyone from a soldier to your own fam.lly members.' 2 Sunday, ~ 12, 2002 UZOl ILIDE FINDINGS tlOT UNKED Local police officials said last week that they do not believe razor blade discoveries in South County parks are linked to similar inddents COPS & COURTS that shocked this community last spring. but they aren't entirely ruling out the possibility. Between March 23 and May 30, 2001, 13 incidents were reported in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach parks and play- grounds. In most cases, razor blades and sharp glass pieces were either planted on playground equipment or buried in the sand. The Latest finding locally was reported in October, when razor blades were found in Heller Park in Costa Mesa. Investigators said they did not know tf any of those incidents could be Linked and that they believed some could have been "copycats.• The findings over the last few weeks in Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo don't appear to be connected to the Newport-Mesa incidents, but both Costa Mesa and Newport Beach ofhciaJs said they are still investi- gating the cases. In other news, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach police depart- ments received $25,000 and $76.160 respecbvely as part of Gov. Gray Davis' $30.3 millibn traffic safety grants. Newport Beach plaris to use the money to pay overtime for DUI officers, especially during holidays and weekends while Costa Mesa will install a crosswalk safety light at the i.ntersection of Placentia Avenue and and 20th Street that will d.Jert motorists when people are crossing the road. The Newport Beach Public Works Department, which received $50,000, will start updat- ing its computerized traffic acci- dent records system to help identi- fy trends in traffic accidents. -0...,. lhwath covers public sa=and courts. She mety be reached at (949) 57 26 or by e-mail at dttpa.bharathO/atl com. CHECKING FOR THE IUDGU'S PULSE Costa Mesa opened its collective mouth and said "ahhh, • as city finanaal gurus examined various vital signs and finally announced a "healthy" fiscaJ budget. Last week, City Man-COSTA dger Allan Roeder pre-MESA sented the City Council with a $101 .8-million budget for fiscal year 2002-03. The 500-plus Ptlge document oullines the city's economic condition for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1. The favorable prognosis is credited to the city's strong sale and use tax revenue, which has been able to keep Costa Mesa in good shape despite a nationwide economic downturn. The 2002-03 budget presents a $7 .2-million increase -or 7 .64 % - over the 2001 -02 budget. No pro- grams are scheduled to be cut and the city has even added a rew more police and fire department positions. Sales tax and use are, again. anticipated as the largest revenue source in 2002-03 at $36 million. Property taxes are expected to go up 3% and tourist driven revenues are to be up 5.8%, the report states. -LoUta Hwper covers Coste Mesa. She may be reached at (949) 574-4275 or bye- mall at lollta./Mlrp.rfllatirnes.com. -Mr'Oft Ludlow Ari Adams Ei.ment.My fourth-gtadlr on the school's music productlon to c.eW>r.ie het'oes. PHOTO OF THE WEEK 'BURNING UP' TIOlllTS fllOll M IClmi One benefit of being a photographer la getting invites and access to events that the average Joe doesn't. I suppose that Is why the job market for photographers J.s saturated with people wtmfg to sacrlfice a mighty pay check for a litue adventure. At least, that's my story. they traitied other harbor patrol departments on how to combat boat 11res. Now,·/ wasn't an eyewitness to history in the making and I don't think the Pulitzer Prize committee will be glvlng me a call, but it was definitely something you don't see everyday. and I felt privileged to have had such dose access. Experi- ences like these are why I keep showing up to work Thursday morning was one of those little adven- tures. I was invited by the Orange County Sheriffs Department Harbor Patro~to ride along and watch as the next morning. ' -Steve McCrank PARENTS Tiii LIBUIY CAMPAIGN ONLINE A group of parents has jumped on the information superhighway to share their concerns about chil- dren interacting with the public at a proposed jolnt- use library at Mariners Park in Newport Beach. The group is con- cerned that pedophile~ have easy access to pornographic material on library computers. In other news, every . time you .J)O to Fashion Island, you shouJd thank Daniel Donahue and Thomas Schriber for turning it into a shop- per's paradise. On Tuesday, the UC KENT TREPTOW I DAJl.Y PILOT Thomas Schriber, left, and Daniel Donahue are being honored for their work ln redesigning and developing Fashion Island. Irvine Graduate School of Management thanked the two real-estate moguls with Llfetlme Achievement Awards. The two, who own Donahue Schriber in Costa Mesa, were honored for their work redesigning Fashion Island and developing and managing other shopping centers throughout the county. -DelrdN NewnMin covers education. She may be reached at (949) 574-4221 or by e-metll at deirdre.~nO/atlmes.com. • GROwrtl NEEDS TO GROW, MAYOR SAYS Economic growth remains the name of the game for Newport Beach Mayor Tod Ridgeway. In his "State of the City" speech at a Newport Beach NEWPORT Chamber of Com- IEACH merce meeting, the mayor emphasized his position that some growth is necessary and good for the city. City Council members are get- ting their first crack at the city's budget - a $142.1 million spend- ing plan that foreshadows a lean · 2002-03 fiscal year, but contains ... ,. ...... not spending cutbacks. Cable subscribers will have a chance to chime in at a series of city workshops. The meetings are designed to get residents' input on what programming -and other changes they want to see when the city renews its contracts for cable service. -~ ~ COYef'S Newport Beach. She may be reached at (949) 574-<4232 or by e-mall 1t )une.auagrandt!Olatimucom. THE NOT·SO FRllNDlY SKIES Meetings between Newport Beach leaders and two environ- mental groups continoe to pave the way for extending flight restrictions at John Wayne Airport. The groups may AIRPORT work together with the Federal Aviation Administration to avert some air- lines' threats that they will sue if the restrictions are extended. And the Costa Mesa City Council refused last week to Join in a lawsuit against the anti-El Toro Measure W, stating the city's resources are better spent fighting the expansion of John Wayne. -Dtllly f'llot aurff. To contact the ntw5- room, call (949) 642-5680 or bye-mall at daltypllotO,.tlmueom. Daily Pilot Notable - QUOTAILES "It's unfortunate that we won't have that good neigh- bor providing this wonderful service." -Rldwd Luehrs President of the Newpot1 Beach Chamber of Commerce on the end of the .o-year tradition of Fourth of July firewortcs It the Newport Dunes Wlterlront Resort "HopefuJJy our hall-million visitors will see very little effect." -Ken Kr.,,,., President of the C.ttifornla State U1eguard Assn. on state budget cuts that will force reductions In the lifeguard staff at Ctystat Cove. "This was about opening up communication between the three groups." -Nwipoft Beach Qty MmYI ,., Homer lllucMu On a meeting with representatives from the Airport Working Group and Stop Polluting Our Newport All Ill DCllmCTURE 'I 'm trying to bring products of an artistic approach.' -SNfw Secleghl A land dewk>per on his hh plan to deYelop 1 mhted-uM retail, office 1nd housing building In Costa Mesi. "We used smoke and mirrors to make it look like It was a larger, financially sound company than it was." -.,.,,... DoNhue On receiving the UC INfne Gradu.te School of Manageniient Ufetirpe Achievement Award for redesigning Fashion Island In the late 19805. "I'm not 1n the mood to take on a group that doesn't want to come ln. • -..ort 9-d\ Qty c.oundtwoJnM Nannll Giow9t On the annexation of s.nu Ana Heights. "It's a chance to get to know our neighbors." -awtew.hd on the Newport Community AMfl. 'I Cinco de Mayo c.t.bratlon. 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Speer and her daughter, who were chosen for the short essays they wrote to Congress, traveled last week to Washington D.C. to talk to politicians about increasing funds for diabetes research and education. •Her children will not have diabetes if we can get the research and funding for education programs,• said Speer, a diabetes educator at Children's Hospital of Orange County. When asked if having dia- betes limits her life in signifi- cant ways, Stephanie said that the shots are hard to keep up. And yes, she does worry about serious side effects like loss of vision, seizures and amputation. But if forced to decide whether the disease has hin- dered her life, the Corona del Mar High School sopho- more is optimistic,, As she wrote in her essay to Congress, "I have had dia- betes since I was 3 years old. It has been my life ... I would not be the person I am Lose Weight today if I did not have dia- betes. I have met some ol my best friends because of ll I r~present dtabetes as my life, my triumphs and my joys, not as my disease.• One of Stephanie's great- est triumphs is 'her mom, who alternates between •my baby" and •my favorite 15- year-old • when add.res.ling her daughter. . •She is understanding1 forgiving and definitely per- sistent,• said th'e teen. "She's persistent becawe I've been struggling a lot with diabetes especially in the last few years ... and she's constantly on my back about it. I would- n't be nearly as healthy as I am [if she weren't.)" Everyone plays a role in the Speer household. Heather Speer and her hus- band Steven are the worri- ers, the ones who don't mind being lovingly overbearing about their daughter's heaith. Stephanie's sister Christine Speer, a student at UC Santa Barbara, is the one who •doesn't make a big deal about it.· "Which is very important to me,• Stephanie said. ·She makes me feel like a normal person.· C nnstine Speer said her sister's diabetes is a part of the family -a part of who they all are. "It's not anything that gets in the way,• the college fresh- man said. •I don't look at her and see her as my sister with FAIR CONTINUED FROM 1 "I'm also looking forward to watching the Shakespeare plays,· he said, BUFFA CONTINUED FROM 1 up to 10 miles? Do they dri- ve? Do they disguise them- selves and ride buses? 1 think the general coyote bulletin needs some clarifi- cation here. Between February and May, says Officer Rogers, coyotes are usually mating, hunting and teaching their young ones to bunt. It's a very active time. Great. 1 appreciate the commit- ment to education, but it's the hunting that concerns me. I wish coyotes weU, just weU away from me. Let me tell you about my first experience with coy- A~~;;. .!Wup•Reeervationl AYllllblt Choice of 4 course menu Lunch-•15. • Dinner-'19. • 11 :30-3:00 pm 4:30 prn-ao.Mi Midi~ ......... ,, diabetes. She's jUlt my sister. Obvioualy, we're listen first. but we're frletids. • Heather Speer, who ts graced with a youthful sense of humor, jolns the chwnmy circle. Stephanie, who models for diabetes foundations and also professionally, added that her mother is extraordi- narily friendly -she can talk for an hour with a wrong-number taller -and approachable. #I tell her everything," Stephanie said. "I don't think · there's one thing she doesn't know about me. 1 tell her • things most kids would never tell. I think I'm one of the few teenagers who understands she was once a teenager.• A recent incident they had in D.C. attests to bow open Stephanie feels she can be with her mom -and how their relationship often takes comical turns. One o.ttemoon, she went to the health spa at the hotel and got her first professional massage. She didn't know the session would co5t $90. "It took me the whole day to tell her,• Stephanie said, laughing. When she did confess, the daughter learned that her mother had lost, that same day, Steven Speer's $800 dig- ital camera. ·So we couldn't really get mad at each other,• Stephanie said. Their trip involved meet- •-' Kevin Moshayedi, a fresh· man. said he hopes the event will be something the school does on an annual basis. "It's Just good for us lo get out and about,• be .said. Moshayedi's favorite food? -Persian," he said quick- otes. 1966. I had just moved from the village of New York to Tucson, Ariz. to become an educated person at the University of Arizona. Obviously, it didn't work, but that's another story. I instantly fell in love with the Sonoran desert, which is a magical place, and spent as much time exploring it as I could. So there I am one day, in the middle of nowhere and it's getting late. I'm walking back to my car on a narrow dirt road when I hear something behind me. 1 tum around and see a nice, tan-colored dog about 30 feet back. TWo other dogs step out of the brush onto the road, then a fourth qog, about 10 feet behind the other three. Being an idiot and a new arrival, what struck me was that the four dogs were almost mirror images of each other. How odd, I thought. What are the chances of that? The chances are nil, of course, which I realized when my brain finally kicked in. I wallced backward to my car and slipped inside without taking my eyes off them. I'd learn later that had I just flailed my arms and shouted at them, they would have run for the brush like the underhanded, untrustwor- thy cowards they are. So what is the connection between our local urban coyotes and those country coyotes in the wilds of Ari- zona? It's the tension between people in an urban environment (that's us) and the little beasts that were here first (that's them.) Those of you who are old enough to remember 1990 might recall the saga of the Santa Ana Freeway and the little red foxes. While they were transformidg the Big Ditch on Newport Boule- vard to the extension of the Santa Ana Freeway, a fami- ly of red foxes was found living lo and around the aforementioned ditch. Con- struction wu stopped dead, and what began u a cute ttem ln the 10<!41 news soon became a national story dd· ven mosUy by a shot of a red fox cowering in what Wal left of bis burrow OD one wall of tlw ditch. · lo the newt biz, word• .,. alee, but • good plc rulet. Wlthili daya, people from Seattle to Selma were t•llri"9 abo\it UM little red fOQI, the frwwey, 4IDd • place_tali.t Cou Meia. Portaal.ty, ....-s..ator MuMDa.g11aagot lawatnd llDd .... .,_,. ings with representatives and Congress people in the Sen· ate and House otfice&, talks with the legislative aaistants of Sens. Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein and group sessions where participants learned bow to be advocates. The group of 300 focused on asking about fundlng for the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control concerning diabetes research. Having retupied .from ~trip, the pair.is anything. but done working to further diabetes education and research. Stephanie modeled Saturday for the PADRE (Pediatric Adolescent Dia- betes Research Education) Foundation's 13th annual Fashion Show at the Hyatt Newporter. fieather Speer has gone right back to work, where her duties expand beyond the hospital and into area schools and support groups where she gives ~. But Speer credits her daughter with being the ulti- mate educator. She is so open with her friends and her boyfriend that many have even woken up before sunrise to take part in diabetes walks. "She's the most public person you could be about it," Speer said. • Young Chang writes features. She may be reached at (949) 574- 4268 or by e-mail at young.chang '1/atimes.com. ly. "I like the spices and the aroma." • Deepa lhwath covers publk safety and courts. She may be reached at (949) 574-4226 0< by e- mail at dttpa.bharath01atime$. com. one calm down and go back to their seats. The California Department of Fish and • • POLICE f ILES COSTA MESA • .,._.. S4rMt: A c.ommerdal burg*Y was reported In the 3300 blodc at 4:08 p.rn. Thursday. • Mot~ Awnue: PossesSlon of drugs was reported In the 1800 block at t t :20 p.m. Thursday. • ...... oft moulevri Posses- sion of 1 controlled substance was reported in the 2400 block at 1 :20 a.m. Friday. • Vlctorta Street: Pc&esslon of a dangerous weapon was report· ed In the 900 block at 8:06 p.m. Friday. • • East 11th Stnet Battery was reported in the 300 block at 1 :SS a.m. Friday. BRIEFLY Jazz fest to bring Spyro Gyra to Hyatt Peter White, Spyro Gyra and a host of jazz names will brtng back the annual Jazz Festival at the Hyatt Newporter's Amphitheater May 17 -19. White will launch the tra- dition at 11 :30 a.m. on the first day. Artists including Randy Crawford, Jimmy Sommers, Scott Wilkie and Acoustic Alchemy will fol- low during the weekend. The first day of perfor- Doily Pilot NEWPORT BEACH • c..mp.11 Drtw: A commercial burglary was reported In the 3800 block.at 11~ a.m. Friday • GlenHgles Drlv9: Vandalism was reported In the 100 block at 7:~ a.m. Friday. • Mn* Ro.Id: A hit-and-run was reported In the 600 block at 11:24 a.m. Friday, • ll'Ylne Avenue: A robbery was reported In the 1000 blodc at 8:06 p.m. Friday. • N41wport lou,.hard: Petty theft was reported 1n the 2600 block at 6:43 p.m. Friday. • Westdlff Drive: Battery was reported In the 2000 bloc.le at S:38 a.m. Friday. mances will be held dl the Amphitheater, and the next two days of music wlll b(• held on the Newporter's goU course and festival grounds Spyro Gyra's pertor· mance, to happen May 1 CJ, will mark the group's stlvPr anniversary of recording. Concerts, . presented by the Hyatt Newporter, Th<• Wave and Lexus, wlll run each day until 7:30 p.m. Tickets dre $45-$50. ThP hotel 1s at 1107 JamboreP Road, Newport Beach. lnfor· mation· (949) 729-6055. Memorial Barbara June Reinhold June 3, 1935-January 15, 2002 A Loving Mothers Day Tribute Game was called in and put Barbara June Reinhold's covenant with its traps and trappers to God took hef from us on January 15. work and outfoxed the fox-2002. She <fled at home of a heart attack. es, which is not easy. The We find comfort in knowing that she 1s foxes were transported to resting in peace with her beloved Mother, Mary Gertrude McKay, who Mom has more approptjate surround-sorely missed Since 1948. Mom was a ings, tagged and released. resident of Sun City, CA for over 10 years and pmvious to that wed Most of them stayed clean in Huntington Beach, CA. In her mere 4 months of retirement.-Mom and led exemplary lives, immediately threw hefself into volunteer wOfi( as a dlildren's reading although two of them start-tutor and also asa reoeptiorlstat Iha Menifee Valley Medrcal Center ed hanging out with th~· --+-~ had a career which spanned over 20 years as a purchasing wrong crowd and bad to be agent/senior buyer at Exotic Materials, lnc.JExotlC Electro-Opbcs of recaptured and re-released. Munieta, CA She was a hard w()fi(er and loyal employee Doesn't matter how cute Mom had a wonderful sense of humor, was an avid rose gardener you are, no one likes a and made the best chocolate fudge. We will rrnss her fudge. recidivist fox. especially at Christmas. Mom was a very art1S11C woman, too. She And if foxes and coyotes excelled as a seamstress. oil painter and. most passionately, a top aren't enough for you, what no1ch ceramics artist. Mom expenenced life to the fullest, 100, and an example would be the skyOIVing Jump over Lake Elsmore that she about skunks and possums? took on her 65th birthday. She loved the wol1d traveling she did with In Mesa Verde, also known her daughter Renee. ·as my neighborhood, we Mom is survived by her three daughters: Sherry A Nelson of have learned to peacefully Huntington Beach, CA; Lisa D. McCulley of Atlanta, GA. and her coexist with the skunk and baby, Renee M. Holmes of Car1sbad, CA. She made tremendous the possum. If you are on sacrifices raising her daughters in the late 60's and early 70's. She Mesa Verde Drive or Pia-did a good job and we thank her for that She was very proud of her centia in the late night son-in-law, Donald A. Holmes, who is a Captain with Alaska Airlines, hours, the sight of a skunk and she enjoyed the friendship she had with his parents, Dr. Wilham or possum chugging across R. Holmes and Mary Lee Homes of La Quinta, CA. She IS survrved the road is a thoroughly by no less than six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mom also leaves behind her beloved cats, Bubbles and Jewel. who are common sight. I always safely residing in their forever home With her daughter Renee. slow down and let them do their thing, waving at the ~lions to ~ ani~ shelter or humane soaety would be a b · loving gesture in Moms memory. A memorial seMCeS was held on possums ut trying not to January 24, 2002 at the Wiison Creel< Winery and Vtneyards 1n make eye contact with the Temecula,CA It was officiated by Pastor Ted Leenerts of Trabuco skunks. Oaks Presbyterian Church. The seMOO was O\lerllowing with Bottom line, be careful friends, family, neighbors and co-WOO<ers who came to cetebrate he< with coyotes and give ani-life. Many atr.erDlg said it was •so Balbara" and It brought them mal control a call as soon as much comfort. you see or hear any sign of We miss you Mom and we love you them. It's (949) 644-3717 in Newport Beach, (71.C) 754- 5311 in Costa Mesa. Coyotes are scavengers and they know what to scavenge when they're in town: open trash cans, pet food that's been left outside and the pets that eat it. They will attack small dogs, but much prefer cats, and they will attack small chil- dren, including one fatal attack on a toddler in the Los Angeles area ln 1980. U you encounter a coyote 1n the open, just make the biggest, noisiest commotion you can. Don't try to outrun lt. They can run more than 30 miles per hour. You can'.t. Most important, don't ever, ever feed coyotes or leave food out for tbem. A coyote that bu lost his fear of humans jUJt enough to approach them ls the most dangerous of all. That old saw about not biUng tbe band that feeds you 11 totally lott on coy. otes. They are smart and deviout and do not have gOOd ••luet. Be c.,elul. It'• • Jungle out there. I gotta go. Sheoy, Lisa and Renee Stroke &. Thyroid Screening at Id-----, 1$500 S---drugs L _ .£:Q.UlQtIJ Ultrasound screening of the carotid armies in the neck will IX' offered at Sav-on Drug's. The screening takes only five minutes and the cost is only S49. Similar tests at ho~pir:ils co r hundred~ more. The chyroid controls our metabolism. and problem, gn 03usc &pr~ion, wc.ight. g;ain, weight loss and many sympfom5. The chyro1d screening 1s $49 and both screening together wrll '"'' $75. . Those. caking chc ten will receive an <'•plan:uion of the rt$ulu and printouts co take to their phy ician. No X-rayt. r.Jnl . Noa-~ No appolntmcat la oceckd. 'Ilaaday May 14 12:00 -6:00 p.m. 1020 Irvine BMI Newport Beach Doily Pilot SYndoy, May 12, 2002 5 I PUnlNG OUT THE FIRE Newport theater company takes the stage Y~ChMg DAl~Y PILOT A few weeks ago, we brought you the his- tory of a community theater in Costa Mesa that may not offer what the Orange Lookiil' County Per- BAC forming Arts Cente! does, but raises area kids to try to be stars. This week it's Newport Beach's tum. The city has a community theater compa- ny of its own, but it's been around for just over a year. Linda Safran started the Newport Beach Theater . Company when she realized her daughter, who is inter- ested in theater, didn't have a local stage to call her own. Jbe company still doesn't have a facility -perfor- mances are held at Lincoln Elementary School, at the Newport Theatre Arts Cen· ter and other venues -but Safran wanted to offer New- port children,a close-to- home chance to be in shows. "for about two years we drove [our daughter) all over Orange County to do plays for different theaters,• Safran said. "My husban<1 and I looked at each other and s~d, 'This ls silly!• . They Hrought together a baard of like-minded peo- ple from Newport Beach and started the company last year. "Because kids like to belong to something,• the company's president said. "Ifs a normal thing for kids to want to do.• Safran aclcnowledges that sports offers children the same sense pf belong- ing. But she focused on the theater arts because the city offers almost none of that for young kids during the year. So far, ~ company bas staged three productions: ·~e" was presented.last summer at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, "Tide- pool Condos" was staged · last December and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicol- or Dreamcoat • ran at J,,in- coln Elementary in l='ebruary. The company is almost all volunteer-run bpparents, except for choreographers, directors and vocal directors who get hired. •A lot of paients are involved,• said Safran, who also owns a consulting com- pany. "Theater people are great. If you want a house built in a week. Just find theater people.• One of the company's goals is to avoid using the same group of 15 or so chil- dren in every play. •And it's written in our bylaws that we can't have the same director do two shows in a row because directors come with a bias,• the president said. "They bave kids that they favo1 because they know them and the'y work with them.• Safran added that if she were "God. cfeating the world,• she would put on a show with a team of direc- tors, choreographers and orchestra. members all younger than 21. ·Because there are so many talented kids out there in so many different (waysj .. I want them lo be able to practice thetr art,· she said. • Do you know of a person, place or event that deserves a hist0<ic.al Look Bade? Let us know. Contact Young Chang by fax at (949) 646- 4170; e-mail at young.changO latimes.com; or mail her at cJo Daily Pilot 330 W. Bay St., Cost.a Mesa, CA 92627. ·Revolving door continues at Triangle Square • Latest loss is the center's general manager, who became a part-time tennis instructor. ly suffered from a failure to retain tenants llrni-com- plaints of poor management. Even Wlth a change in man- agement companies, the center still continues to have problems filling empty retail space. Thangle Square has seven vacancies, at the cen- ter's last count, with Whole Foods -which officially closed its doors at the end of April -leaving a gaping 4,200-square-foot hole on the bottom level. kebng responsib1hties fell on Estes. ---- Planning Commtss1oner Bill Perkins, who has fol- lowed the changes at lhan- gle Square with great inter- est and worked with preVl- ous managers on possible strategie!>, said he was dis- appomted to see Estes go. SEAN Hl1.ER I DALY PILOT Costa Mesa firefighter Chris Jaime douses smoldering brush that burned a small portion of Fairview Park Sat- urday as residents watch. Twe lve firefighters and three fire units were dispatched to the 4:10 p.m. fire that was extinguished in 10 minutes. . · ONGOING EVENTS • Send ONGOING EVENTS iterm to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Cos· ta Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by calling (949) 574- 4298. A complete listing is available at http:/lwww.dailypilot.com. Orange County Sierra Sin- gles meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave .. Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 847-4330. Com.fort Zone, a support group for people living with a mental illness. meets at 7 :30 p.m. Thursdays at the 275 Medical Building, first-floor conference room, 275 Victoria St.. Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 548-7274. Are We l:Jsing Cable TV To The Max? Let's Make It All That It CAN Be! Lolita Harper DAILY PILOT COSTA MESA -The troubled Triangle Square continues to make changes in management -losing yet another general manager - while concrete changes are few and far between. Tom Estes, the center's general manager for three -and a half years, recently left the fledgling center to become a tennis pro, he said. The 62-year-old wanted out of the shopping center management business, he said. "I managed shopping centers for 26 years and I always wanted to get back into coaching and teaching (tennis),." Estes said. "I had Join Us For A Cable Needs Focus Group And Give Us Your Thoughts On What You Want Community Programming To Provide In Newport Beach lloada7, Ma7 2~ Government Agencies 10:00 a.m.-noon City Council Chambera 3300 Newport Boulevard 110 ... ,., .. ,.2~ Education/Schoola 3 :30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Newport Harbor H1gh School 600 Irvine Avenue .,. ... .,,, liq 21- Brmroa.mental Orpruzatione 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Newport Beach Fire Conf. Room · 3300 Newport Boulevard ...... ...,. ... ,. ... . .......,. ... ,.~ Bueineaeea/BuaineH Organization• 10:00 a .m . -noon NB Chamber of Commerce 1470 Jamboree Road ....... ,., .. ,..22 .. 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Existing management at liiangle Square was unavail- able for comment Friday. · On paper, Thangle Square has a recipe for success: big name anchors -such as Nike Town, GAP, Barnes & Noble and Vugin Megastore -a popular restaurant and nighttime hangout in the Yard House, great freeway access and 192,000 square feet of leasable space. In the past 10 years, 1'ri- angle Square has consistent- Tenants aren't the only things that have been incon- sistent at the center. Adrnin- istrabve positions have been shuffled, changed and even ~liminated in recent years. In December, Triangle Center terminated the contract of marketing director Corrie Abbs, who was the sixth mar- keting director in four years. With Abbs gone, the mar- "I aJways thought Tom was the glue that held that center together,· Perkins said. Perkins said he can't blame Estes for leaving. The continuous pressure to find more and more tenants had to be frustrating, he said. Estes insisted his motiva- tion was simply one of wantmg to pursue other professiona l goals. It is much less stressful to be a part-time te nnis instructor, admitted Estes, who now coaches at a neighborhood Irvine tenrus club. Celebrate Mother S Day ~unday May 12th with us at -• t/1 r+.-'" ~ > .e.~ Fine art. including original paintings. ~ulptu res. ceramics. p photography. and jewelry. fealurin& LOc:al Art.istE> from &,uthern California Jain us for a Jay of f;frt ftaturlr19 somt of tfit art.as fintSt f;fm.sts and lnttmut1onal 'f tlimr _11 u>rr featu ring tht "9YP5Y 'Boy.s ·.'Wander tfirou91i tfit art sliow, stop ~· • Z rplZZD .. for a sampfr of frtslily math Ii.at pi.zu. Or aJmirt tfit art and rtlax at ·s1qrburks" nitfi ont of thtir lusnous rojfm and tnnptin9 pastrits. 'finisli tfit '"f;{rfWa/i'" Jay wilh dinntr al tfit umqur '"'Rr_9atta Cafo· and bt tnlUtainttl by tfittr sm9an9 waikrs, or dint at our n.tH~st rtstaurant "Lido ' Dmtr . for and -ambiAnct of a '1'1iimn sty/L dJMr ftatu.nng liomnnaJt mtal.s and sptCUJI icr crram dts~rts WHERE VIA UDO MEETS NEWPORT BLVD. NEWPORT BEACH www.friaududa.com ., -.. - '· ., Advertise on the Ultimate Sunday Edition. $20 per inch, 3 inch minimum. Call (949) 642-4321 Today! WINGS OF FREEDOM Coming to John Wayne Airport, at Signature Flight Support May 13 -3 p.m. lo 6:30 p.m. May 14 -9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 15 -9 a.m. lo 6:30 p.m. May 16 -9a.m.lo1 p.m. Call 949-930-4813 for local information The Collings Foundation invites you to experience history with the fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator; aircraft that helped fight for American freedom during World War II. Take the once-tn-a- llfetime opportunity to fly in a B-17 or B-24 for a $350, tax-deductible donation. For reservations, call (978) 562-9182. Donation for tour is $7 for adulu and SJ for children For lriformatlon. call (978) 562-9182 or visit www.colllngefoundatlon.org • . \' . . . I / • ·ULTIMATE CONTACT USI Do you have .,, upcoming eWnt7 The O.lly Pilot wetcomes submlssions to "THI WIMAft CAUM>M.. 6 TODAY HARMONIA BAROQUE Sponsored by. 12 Harmonia Baroque will present a program titled •The Lusty Month of May• Where: Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 79B Dover Drive, Newport WMn: 4 p:m. Sunday Cost S10-S12 Contact: (714) 97CHl54S MONDAY J3 WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR Sponsored by. The Collings Foundation wtMre: John Wayne Airport When: 3to 6:30 p.m. Monday, 9 'a.m. to6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday Cost S7 for aduhs and S3 for chil· dren to tour through both planes. A flight on either aircraft costs USO. Parking is S2 and is on Mantz Road. Contact:(949)930-4813 TUESDAY 'TEN SHADES OFGRHN' 5ponsoNd by. 14 Orange County Museum of Art wtMre: 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach When: Through June 30 Cost SS for adults. S4 for seniors and students Contact (949) 7S9-1122. WEDNESDAY UTEAARY LECTURE Sponsored by. friends of Orange 15 Coast College's Noonan E. Watson Library Where: Lido Isle Women's Clu~. 701 Via Udo Soud, Newport Beach When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Cost: SS for nonmembers Contact (714) 432-5087 THURSDAY ',FOODAND FRIENDSHIP' Sponsond by: 16 Newport Beach Central Library presents author Sharon Boorstln Wher9: 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach When:7p.m. c.o.t: free Com.ct: Free (949) 717-3801 P£ACE LECTUltE 5f)onsond by. Center for Global Peace and Conflkt Studies at UC Irvine wt.re: Social Sdence fltaza A. Room 1100 at ua When: 3:30 to 5 p.m. 'Cost: Free Contact:(949)824-6410 FRIDAY ·~· SpOlllCINd by. Newport Dunes Rftoft Hotel wt.re: Atthe beach 1131 BKk Bay Drive, Newport Beach When: Starts at dldk c.o.t: s 7 for paritlng Com.ct: (800) 765-7661 DALLAS BRASS 5f)onsond by. Orange County Performing Arts Center Where: Segentrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drlw, Costa Mesa • LDTlllS -Mail to the Dally Pilot. 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mtia 92627 • MX -Send to (949) 646-4170 • I-MAIL -Send to /Mni,.r.maMIOl•tl~com IOI ,,,, ••« 01 .. , r J· r ,, JOOJ SPOTLIGHT Let's talk economics TODD IUCHHOU SPEAKS Economist Todd Buchholz will speak at the Newport Beach Central Library on Fri- day and Saturday as part of the Distinguished Speakers Lecture Series. His lecture, titled ·competing and Sur- viving in a Turbulent Econo- my,• will explore the recent stock market trends, the via- bility of tech stocks, the impact of the global econom- ic market, the graying of America and more. Buchholz is an expert on global economic trends. A teacher at Harvard Universi- ty, he has served as a White House economic advisor and as an advisor for the Soros Fund and Goldman Sachs. Get ready to do the walk-run of life RELAY FOi UFE Now chairman of Victoria Capital Management, Buch- holz is a contributing ewtor of Worth magazine and author of "New Ideas from Dead Economists" and •From Here to Economy.· Tickets for the Friday night program include wnner catered by Tommy Bahamas Cafe and live music by Sounds of Paradise. FYI wt.re: Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. When: 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday c.o.t: SSS for Friday, including dinner. S 1 B for Saturday Com.ct: (800) 20o-7094 Of www.~libral):org PLANNING AHEAD The 24-hour Relay for Life walk and run will raise funds for the Amer· ican Cancer Society, beginning at 7 p.rn. at Newport Harbor High School's stadium. Teams of up to 20 people will walk or run throughout the 24- hour period. Tents and sleeping bags are encouraged. WINE TASTING The Costa Mesa Chamber of Com- merce wlll host a wine tasting and auc- tion at the South Coa.st Plaza Village Green to benefit three charities. Sundlly, Mlly 11 HAMUSOt FYI Whew. Newport Harbor High School's Stadium. 600 Irvine Ave .• Newport Bead\ When: Starts 7 p.m. Fridly, ends 7 p.m. Saturday Coet:Teams pay S150 registration fee and tffm mernberi must raise S 100 each fOf the American c:anc.er Society ConllKt: (949) 261-9446 or www.cancH.org. The Pacific Symphony 'Pops will perform with Marvin Hamlisch, wtlose credits include •A Chorus Une: frlclllyMMI Satu'Uy, May 24-25 SATURDAY Daily Pilot MAY ··· sMTWTfS 1 2 3 4 567991011 !ID D 14 « 16 17 Ml 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 0 21 29 )() 31 MAM YOUR CALENDNIS 12: Mother's Day 27: Memorial Day JUNE SMTWTFS 1 2· 3 4 5 6 7 • 9 101112111415 0 17 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 21 29 lO MAM YOUR CALENDNIS 11: Father's Day 11: lrrelev nt Week begins JULY SMTWTF S 121 Q s6 1 a 9 1011 a)u 14151617191920 21 22 23 24 lS 26 l1 21 29 )() 31 MARK YOUR CALENDNIS 4: Independence Day 12-28: Orange County Fair AU GUST S M T WT F S 1 2 3 4 s 6 1 a g 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 )() 3\ SEPTEMBER S MTWT FS 1 Q 34567 • 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 29 )() MARK YOUR CALENDNIS 2: Labor Day IUMlllCAl.LY SPUUIG The number of people, many from Newport- Mesa, perlonning in the sixth annual Children's Hospital Orange County Follies on Friday through May 19. When: 7:30 p.m. eoet: S12-$2S. ContM:I: (714) 556- 2787. HISTORICAL SOOflY OPEN HOUSI SpOll90Nd by. Cost.a Mesa HistOfical Society wt.re: 1870 Anaheim St., Coste Mesa When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8 .... NIGHT tp 1.-..e bf: Orange County Museum ofM Whew. 950 San Oemente Drive, Newport 8ffCh When: 6:30 p.m. Coet: S4 Of S6 ConllKt: (949) 759-1122. Ext. 204 c.o.t: Fr" Com.ct: (949) 631-5918 9ROMIMAN NG THI~ SpoillOfWd bf: Phllhatmonk Society Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive. Costa Mesa When: 8 p.m. May 18 c:c.t: S 1S-S55 ContMt: (949) 553-2422 ~h t .Ann11c l CoTona del Mal' Seenie 5k corona del Mar chamber of Co mmerce r and City of Newport Beach Co mmunity services tv1ri.l10 Sponl ftl Kttlo·11•a n l K.o" ):r o11 •o t K1111n1t •~i t. l'ro n ior - r?n;",:.,.Ll IAHUa C~Nr~ PllCrtmu I.Jo Ip. it• O uh Sp on ser Chip {~J Stosstl wart Disposal [11lf1lf\1nlft ~ll l flp•11 1111' Visit www.active.com to register Daily Pilot Karen W'19ht NO PlAa UKE HOME Prepare/or summer with Old Glory colors S pring has sprung and summer is right around the comer. Many of us have made a habit of flying Old Glory in the front of our homes and I think & great way to high- light the Fourth of July this year would be to comple- ment our red, white an~lue fever with garoens to m ch. A botanical display o red. white and blue is fresh, cheerful and downright patri- otic. Considering the orienta- tion of your garden, I apt going to suggest some planti- ng materials that will make your garden look like a Yan- kee Doodle Dandy by July Fourth. A botan ical display of red , white and blue Uyou have a garden that gets at least six hours of sun a day, you have is fresh, a lot of cheer! ul choices. Think of your gar- d en in terms of layers: tall plants in and down- right patriotic. the back, medium heights in the middle and border plants on the front edge. The back of your garden should be reserved for the giants. Bright blue delphini- wns are a good choice and, if they are cut back after the first bloom cycle, you can enjoy these annuals all sum- mer long. Another tall plant that has a delicate and lacy look is Queen Anne's Lace. nus specimen can grow up to five feet, bas round green leaves and very beautiful clus- ters of tiny white flowers. U you want to incorpora te some red in your background plantings, nothing says •red· better than a Mr. Lincoln rose bush. This hybrid tea rose is one of the most popu- lar selling roses in America and it's easy to understand why. This disease-resistant bush has large, deep-red blooms that produce flowers SEE HOME PAGE 10 .,.. . ........... .ass,,. .. .. PLAN TO PACI I Sunday, Nat 12, 2002 7 /'\ DON LEACH I DAILY PILOT Tony Salvo , with the help of his siblings, collected his mother's recipes and put them µi a book. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Assn. A that still burns Newport Beach's Tony Salvo and his siblings have honored their mother with a cookbook of her recipes titled 'Anna's Spark' Mary A. Castillo DAILY PILOT N ewport Beach graphic designer Tony Salvo reached the end of a 10-year journey last Christmas. He saw the publication of ·Anna's Spark,· a cookbook dedicated to his mother. After losmg Anna Arrigo Salvo m 1991, Tony and his brothers and sISters decided that they would compil~ a cook- book of their mother's favorite recipes. "We not only wanted something that we could hold in our hands and remem- ber her by." Tony said, ~but also to relive the delicious foods she hdd pre- pared for us." But Tony couldn't bnng h1mseH to fully embrace the cookbook project. Going through old photos and the scraps of papers on which Anrul had written her recipes brought back memories. And reminded htm of what he had lost. At a family reuruon m August 2001, Tony was touched by the spark of SEE SPA RK PAGE 10 • TRAVEL TALES All that jazz and more Young Chang DAILY PILOT A t the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans earlier this month, Al and Carolyn Graps enjoyed a buffet of culture that involved far more than just Creole food. •1t was awesome, it was OPEN DAILY AT 1.1.1~oam amazing, it was filled with so much great music.· said Al Graps, a Newport Beach resi- dent and former professional jazz saxophonist. Held from April 27 through May 5, the festival offered about eight tents for visitors to roam from one musical genre to another. There were blues tents, pops tents, Dixie tents. traditional jazz tents, a gospel tent and even a zydeco music venue -a highhght for Graps. "That's Cajun music.• said Graps, who visited for JUSt four days in the begrnnmq of May with his wife Carolyn Gfdp'> fd\ ••r It• .icl was a zydeco performer named Wayne Toops. •He's No. l , •she said. "His music reminds me of a cross between blues and old time rock 'n' roll and he's such a ter- rific performer that I put him up there with Elvis Presley.• Carolyn Graps. who ls retired from workmg with Edi- .,on Intl and now volunteers at the Philharmonic Soaety of SEE TRAVEL PAGE 10 Whether You Already Ha•e A Tnut Or Not .•. You Must Attend This Workshop ~ .. ttomey at w WORKSHOP SCHEDULE JOHN T. HRANEK. A La Fin Crowns Restaurant Chart House Resblanmt 3801 E. Pllcific Cout Hwy, Corona del Mar 2801 W Pacific Coa.i.t Hwy Newport 8eacb Wed.. May llrd '11H1....,M•12lnl I 0:30 am to I :00 pm 10.30 am to I :00 pm • W.U.FaraoBkla • ~ l030 M • 5awc Saitc I JOO. ln-1oc Sld.,MaJZSdt 10:30*"'° l:OO pm CJlllllft• ...... .. CJ1 .... ..._._ .. ..., ..... 0 1 ...................... ., ....... .... ,,....., ........... .., ....... ........ CJl_ll .......... . er-. ............ ,. ... er ...... ...., .. _.,...._ en-.. -.... 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Enter Sharon Blakely, the Whittier School pnncipal who knows how to find the solutions. Blakely was recently honored by the Irvine Co. with its Princi- pal of Excellence Awdrd in rela- tion to her work in bonging up Whittie r School test scores. but even more, making the school a model for how to improve acade- mics even when the odds are stacked high against that goal. Blakely, a forme r elementary school teacher, employed several techniques. Responding to her teachers' pleas, she was able to get a state grant that allowed her to start a pre-kindergarten pro- gram. The result was more stu-' dents speaking English at the' · kindergarten level. She spurred on parental involvement, another key to learning success, and she now draws 100 to 200 parents to PTA meetings that once attracted only a handful. Finally, she used a tool that every good administrator knows, she surrounded herself with tal- ented teachers, who before avoided Whittier but now clamor to work at her school. And Blakely isn't the only one. School district officials have answered the call and are work· ing hard lo improve academic pe rformance in mariy other schools that face similar chal- lenges as Whittier. They have a long way to go, obviously, but with people like Blakely in charge, we feel confi- dent they know how to get there. And further, we see Blakely as an example to others who have used the poor-performing schools as a way to embroil the city of Costa Mesa into divisive and even mean-spirited politics. Some prefer to make the largely Latino residents of Costa Mesa the scapegoats for aU the city's ills, especially the schools, instead of looking for solutions like Blakely has. We believe Blakely offers a different model that we all should emulate. She shows that instead of losing hope in the Westside schools that have a difficult chal- lenge, there are ways to tackle those problems and educate those young minds who are eager to learn. We congratulate Blakely on her a ward and a job well done. Council should adopt latest proposal for RVs T he Costa Mesd City Council looks lo be on the right track m its plan to ban recreational vehi- cles from parking on city streets. And, oddly, the Costa Mesa RV Owners Assn. seems to be on that same track. At Monday's meeting, the group's maJonty actually approved of a proposed Law that would restrict RVs from being · parked anywhere on Costa Mesa streets with little exception. It came as a surpnse because many RV owners loudly protested previous aty proposals that would have limited parking only on residential streets. The latest proposaJ provides a 24-hour loading and unloading period and a 72-hour exception to anyone who asks for it, howev- er, most pleas probably would not be granted. We have nothing against RVs or thelr uses. They would be bar- rels of fun on long-distance trips across the nation, as some of us can attest. However, we agree with those residents who brought forth their concerns that the monstrous vehicles prov1de a safety hazard for others, are unsightly a nd should not be stored on public streets. Now it's time for the City Council to stay its course and fol- low the city's advice. Do not hesi- tate to pass this law. Its creator, Lt. Karl Schuler, has expended a great deal of time and effort l1l creating what is the best RV ordinance for Costa Mesa. He has now made six council meet- ing appearances and should not be asked to make any more changes to the law. Finally, we also a pplaud the RV owners group for supporting the .city's direction. While its members obviously have the right to disagree with such a law, it does help the council in its decision to do right by everyone in the d ty to have thelr backing. So adopt this new law and encourage police officers to enforce it. It's all fine and dandy to pass a law, but it's another thing to ensure \t's upheld. THE W T WORD Be careful who you snub I t was not so long ago, that the pro-m Toro Airport Working Group mubbed the dty of Cotta Mesa and returned money lt bad been given Cor the promo- lioa ol aviation mes, other than Jobn Wayne Airport. The reuon the working group returned the money was because the dty bad put conditions on just wbat'met1age lt and othera were to ute w~ spee.ldng ln Costa Mele. Plulh with money rrorn Newport Beaeh. the wortdng ~ blltce'ly Mid to Cotta Mela. ... dcill't need you... NOw, • tbe .xe-Well of , Newport 8Mdl CMh Ml dMd up, ............ ol Nortlteouaty dim. along wttb the~ Working Group and others, are lobbying hard to gel support for a lawsuit to overturn Measure W, the countywide initiative that ln effect put a dagger into the pro- airport eff ort.s. So yes, we find lt a bit lroolc that these groups would come to Costa Mesa now for an y sort of backing, even Jf it's just for a political statement. And we do wonder bow COlto Mesa CouncUman Cuti Steel dkl· n't spot that irony. A1W pnnnablre· ly promWng pUbldY lbml IM law· Nil ~ort would ... a...~ .. becking, Steel Wiil lbat dowD ~ the~ llMljol'tty .... MDlimy. Steel aDd die pnMlrpolt lorcel mutt buy the ..me• t.n.. l'ilin Howlo · · · · GETMlllB ' 1ht o.lly Pilot wekonW letWI on ~concerning "Quality ol llJe demands that we have strong economic growth. n NewpOrt lead\~ Mela. • unas ..... ~I to Editorial '• Editor _.....Meler at the Dally "lot 330 W. Bey St., c~ Mesi, CA 92627 -Newport....,~ 1bd 1Ud1•.-Y· On the need fO< continued economk growth despite the city's Grfff\llght law • MADIM ttO'R.M -call (949) 642-60l6 • MX _ Send to (949) 646-4170 • I-MAIL -Send to da/lypUotOlat/nws.com All correspondenee must lnciud! full Mme, home- town and phone number (for verification purposes), The Pilot meNeS the right to edit all submlsslons fO< clarity and length. Daily Pilot ,, Left at the Alta.r ~, " _ ... I Readers split on colunmist's Catholic take AT ISSUE: Steve Smith's opinions of the church anger some, while one letter writer thinks he could have been harsher. T his is regarding Steve Smith's column ("Thanks to Catholic leaders for noth- ing: April 27). Steve Smith seems to have arrived at his opinion on the Catholic Church the same way he arrives at all his published opinions: superficially. He blames the church's "cover-up• for his now having to work with chil- dren ·under a microscope.• which be shouldn't mind because, as everyone who reads his columns knows, h e ls an ab!mlutely perfeq parent, coach, teacher and all-around citizen. In fact, Smith is the one who puts adults in his conununlty under the "giant microscope• when he writes bis sanctimonious snap judgments about parents who cheer too loud at a soccer game or families who own a tele- vision. And -now he would have us believe that Catholics are "involved in one of the world's longest·runnlng crimes" Involving ·s., 7-and 8·year·olds" and that Catholic leaders are "making We miserable for those of us who teach, coach and counsel.• Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit from Los Angeles, would be sorry to hear Smith say that since he has dedicated his 25 years in the priesthood to giving inner-dty kids a chance to break out of gangs pnd lnlo 1uitable employment by •tarting bu.messes th4t ute thetr talents. He ii only one 1n a Une of thousands of men ln h1a profeulon ~who have fought puslonetely for 'the rights of children over the lat 2,000 yean, spiritually, IOdaDy and academically. But Smith would hive UI throw that all out becaUM of ..... admittedly, Hltt'tM&y QemetuJ behevlor in the modem ctaurm that II now IDtMatng Wttb .. Smltb'• ~wen. I em'°"' a.-...... ---cac' d ·Readers RESPOND Mahoney nor Pope John Paul II was avatlable to have a conversa- tion with Smith regarding their remorse and concern for the vic- tims of thts scandal, but I assure Smith that because he didn't hap- pen to see It in print does not mean they aren't e.¥periendng deep deep sorrow over these events. Smith's shallow assessments remind me of an old parenUng adage: •never throw out the baby with the bathwater.• PEGGY NORMANDIN Costa Mesa It's scary when t begin agre~g with Steve Smith. More so when J feel he didn't take a strong enough stand, regarding the Catholic Church. Our children arc not only being sexually abused, In stag· gering numbers, by adults in authority, but by adults in moral authority. These are not Mafja fig- ures whom we have row expecta- tions of anyway. These are com- munity leoders, at the other end of the moral spectrum. Jt makes my skin crawl to see news bites of the card.lnals and pope gathering in Rome to work out "the IOlution: The world waits, while the perps and their UIOC'iates meet to determine what should be done about tho"'6ndJ of cuet or felony te~ual abuse. Ale you ldddin' me?. 1lw pope-tbat Nd, dilpirtted, barely func.1loDl1 Gld man-let the tone in hll ftrlt 1t1tn..a, WMU ago. Hll t'CllW;'MI WM tor how tbil ..... wOuld .a.ct innocent.,..... llldla .,.._ ol tbe3,IOOm '111G18tM• :*d::..-:-.:.:. . --.. -• --4 • That is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg. An Ice berg, inciden- tall y, that will never surface. Hoards of those abused, hkely haven't survived. Dying by their own hands or their voices only heard as a whimpering rage In the mental hospitals. And don't forget the endless ripple-effect, when the abused grow up to be abusers. I have the greatest respect for my farru.ly and friends who are active churchgoing members; Uus isn't about them. It's about the institubon, and au its grandiosity and despicable criminal activity. My wish would be that the Catholic Church cease to exist. What to do with all the zillion dol- lar buildings, who cares? Why not convert them into treatment cen- ters for the victims. I keep thinking of all the alco- holic priests I counieled with, in my 25 year career working in rehab, and the gay priest who laughingly told me he became a priest because ~that's whe re the action is.• It Isn't a pretty picture when you th.ink of what child· abusers can look forward to should they end up in the prison syste m. GAlfY DRIES Costa· Mesa r Doily Pilot BIO Age:47 Oca.lplltion: Director of the UC Irvine Com- munity Outreach Center Residence: Irvine Education: Bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Santa Barbara, master's degree in urban planning from UCLA Family: Wife of nine years Vicki, sons Miguel and Danny Hobbles: Attending sporting events, exercis- ing, read ing and spend- ing t ime with his wife ON GOllS 'What we want to do is build part- nerships with folks who are interested in one w ay, shape or form in improving lite quality of Iii e on the Westside of Costa M esa because we feel by doing that the entire city of Cos- ta M esa will ben- efit from that.' ON PLANNING 'I can tell you this is not going to be a project that is gone in five years. It's a long- term project because m eaning- / ul community development and community change requires a long-term invest- m ent. Having don e this kind of work before and participated in activities that have been com- muni ty develop- m ent-oriented short-term, you set up, a lot of expectatioM and then come up with a lot disap- pointment.' COMMuNfrY FORuM Sunday, ~ 12, 2002 9 Growing from the roots up Viet~ Becerra, director of UCI's community outreach center on the Wes. tside h~es to partner with the area's residents to seek out improvements . T hrough the UC Irvine · Community Outreach Center in a room in the back of Harbor Christian Fellowship, director Victor Becerra said he h opes to establish relation- ships with those living and work- ing on Costa Mesa's Westside to better the community. H the model succeeds, it may be able to work wonders elsewhere. On Tuesday, City Editor James Meler sat down with Becerra a t the new outreach center to discuss hopes for the future. " How did you become Involved with the community outreach centerf Both my wife and I were at Ari- zona State University for the past 6 1/2 years, and in 2000 my wife came out to give a talk at UCI. One thing led to another, and they had a series on ongoing conversations and asked her it she was interested in moving. She S(l.id, "Well, let's see what you put together,* so they began to recruit her. In recruiting her, to make the offer beneficial to both of us as a family, they also talked to me sepa- rately and asked me what my inter- ests were. So it's for professional development purposes that we came to UCI. And in looking at possibili- ties and meeting with folks from the student affairs side of UCI, I was informed by Dr. Juan Lara, who's an assistant vice chancellor there, about the work that professor Kris Day was doing in Costa Mesa. He informed me that she was in the process of applying for a grant from HUD - the office for community partner- ships -to secure funding to create this community outreach center. So one thing led to another, and • they ended up maJa.ng my wife an offer apd making me an offer to be the director of this program. ~ What would have happened bad the granl not been recetvedf We would have continued to look for sources to support the project. We did have some support already from the university from Vice Chan- cellor Manuel Gomez's offfoe. And via Dr. Lara's office, they had given us some operating funds to allow us ' to begin to do some work adminis- tratively. So we bad some infrastruc- ture. And that at least allowed me to come in, have an office on campus and to begin to do my work as dlrec· tor -cultivate relationships here in the community. What do you hope the center will accomplish In the abort run1 Our primary effort at this point and throughout our tenure will be always building relationships, bring- ing people together in dilferent sec- tors in this community, working with them to identify issues, to prioritize those issues and then to put together a team of people of which we would be one player, b ut not the only play- er or even the primary player. And look at ways of improving a situation or a program. But the primary focus is on build· ing relationships and coming up with ideas to address any concerns. What are some of the current projedl or progra.msf Our primary focus at the moment is on educational issues. In terms of actual programmatic area, we helped 5ponsor the Latino Youth Confere nce, and it was held this year for the first time at UCl. That was a cooperative venture between our office, as well as the UCI volun- teen center, the center for educa- Uo.nal partnerships, the office of financial aid and the learning acade· mic resource center. So five offices contributed in one way or another to UCI for the confer· ence and then worked in po.rtnen.h1p with CXll'nJ'llWlity-bued Otganizations here like Save OUr Youth, Girls Inc. and the Shalimar Center. And there was a planning committee established that started meeting in December and met every Monday up until the day of the conference to put it together. Our job, as a center, was coordJ· nation, predominantly organizabon. We took the minutes at the meet- ings. We made sure that people who made commibnents to get things done did and put together calendars and schedules. We sort of made sure the event, from an organizational point of view, ran smoothly. We wanted to make sure the kids got the maximum utility from the oppor- tunity. So that was one event that we worked on. There is, through a HUD grant that we got, a couple of research projects that are going on at the moment. One of them is being head- ed by professor J ohn Dombrin.k out of the School of Criminology, Law and Society, which is a department within social ecology. That study is looking at the attitude and experi- ences of Latinos toward the legal system and law enforcement. · That's an ongoing research study that we anticipate being completed by the end of the year. What we expect in the case of any of our research projects ls that they will provide information that will allow us to work again with our communi- ty partners to see how that informa· lion can result in some tangible out- comes. And those outcomes can be represented in a variety of forms. And What does the center hope to eccomplllb ln the long runt What we want to do is build part- nerships with folks who are interest- ed in one way, shape or form in improving the quality of lite on the Westside of Costa Mesa because we feel by doing that the entire city of Costa Mesa will benefit from that. As I aald, our p.rinwy focus at least for lhe immediate future will continue to be ln the area of educa - tion becaUM we feel thot's the foun- GREG FR'( I OAJLY Pit.or . dabon. We have to invest in kids, in our students, rn our future, and the best way that we can do that, since the university ts in the business of education, it makes sense for us to sldrt there. Has there ever been some sort of Ume limit placed on thls projecn No. I. can tell you tlus is not going to be a project that is gone Ill five years. It's a long-term project because meaningful community development and community change requires a long-term invest- ment. Having done this k:md of work before and partiapated in acbvities that have been community develop- ment-oriented short-term, you set up a lot of expectations and then come up with a lot disappointment. It's a no·Wlll situabon for the community you want to help the university. And this is a great community. A ·1ot of things you see going on here, like demographic change and those kinds of things, are mirrors of what's going on in other communities in Orange County and throughout Southern California, so if we can come here and achJ.eve success and provide a model for other communi· ties to learn from, that is very much a goal of ours -to have this be a program that people can point to and learn from. In a sense, It seems Ul1J ls just a small starting polnt for what could help 1pread throughout lbe region. Preasely. We are moving very deliberately. We very much believe in a process of community develop- ment that is bottom up . That ts, defined in every way possible by the folks who work here, who live here and who are going to be here long after we've come and gone. And that bottom-up process takes bme because people work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and part of it is people from d.Werent sectors of the community also learning to work together, establishing trust and confidence in one another, finding common/\ ,. ground. Then once that c6mmon ground is found, things actually move pretty quickly. But the process of getting to that point is what is time consuming. But it's an invest- ment that is critically important and that will yield returns that will be very beneficial to not only the folks who participate in that, but to the larger community that they're inter- ested m serving as well. What are some of the ways you hope to raise fund1ng1 We will obviously be doing grant: wnting and looking for funds from foundations that have an interest in the kinQ of work that we do, as well as a&king some private parties who we've been put in contact Wlth who have expressed an interest in some of the proposed projects for the future. For example , a couple of projects that we anticipate starting this sum- mer will be SAT preparabon work· shops, as well as a parent institute, which will help parents to build their capacities and learn about how to negobate local educ9tion systems. ·And that's espeoally important for a sector of the Spanish-speaking community on tlus side of town. A lot of them are as interested as the next person in their children's edu- cation, but since they're coming from a cWferent country -the edu- cational systems in those countries, for example, Mexico and Central Amenca, do operate differently than . in the United States. So starting out with very fundamental kinds of workshops to talk to them about how to prepare for a teachers con- ference, what channels they can go through to bring thetr concerns to the school distnct. And some of Uus work is already being done by the school district, and they're doing a very good job in terms of this, what I call community and school engagement, but they can't do it all because of limited resources, so what we'll try to do is build upon their efforts, complement it by continuing to cover some of the topics that they've already covered, but in talking to the parents, also find out if there are other issues that they would like to learn about that aren't perhaps being covered in the curriculum that the school is using. So those are two definite activities that will be going on here. And the third activity will be our partnership with TiilNK Together, who will be opening a new learning after-school program here. That will be focusing · on fifth· and sixth-graders and some seventh-graders from the Wests1de schools here like Wilson Elementary, TeWink.le Middle School. Any final thougbtsf Just that we're very exoted about the possibilities. We've put together a very solid advisory committee with individuals who have demonstrated thE!lf commibnent to the oty of Costa Mesa generally and have shown a particular interest in the Westside, and who have vision and who also want to do things, to talk about what needs to be done and want to actual- ly see things get done. Also, they're people who have established net- works within the community here and have the respect of a lot of peo- pleat the grass-roots level, and that's very important to us ln terms of being able to maintain a sense of a pulse of the concerns of residents in the area. So we're very excited about work· ing with that group and continwng our partnerships with Vanguard Uni- versity -they have a center for eth· nic urban studies and ethnic Jeeder. ship beaded by Dr. Jeae Miranda- to focus on creating community change. He's predomlnantly foeuslDg on organizing the churcbes here, and that's a very vital institution In terms ot having the ears ot residents and being able to get information to resi- dents and from relklents. So we're very excited and pleued to have that pennenhlp. Newport Beach must prove that trees need removed . tbl prediction then WU that IMy'd .a be deed wtlbin • coupll o1,_,.. You don't ta.ft to be• apert to ... ._ .. -do llaft m ......... bat...,. .. Mld;ly .... , ...... Npld .... How_,-.~ CPE ... °"'f-•llttD ................ .......... _. ... ~( II •• .., ... . ............. Jack Coufflr SOUlm•GIOAID dMKtld. W.'w mo -."CS ...... _..,._ ....... 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It ls. a floribunda which means the flowers bloom in clusters. $Jll!....._ Icebergs g.ce ohe _ __......._ ___ _ of the eaf":test ros- strong back-. bone: are ele- gant1 and look beautiful as cut flower5 in the house. es to grow and It takes they ,of fer a dis- play almost all year long. about six Another tall flower with a deli· cate leaf and flower is cosmos. Cosmos come in many different shades. Look for packs that come weeks for Lllies of the Nile can toler- ate semi-shade conditions and the blue multi- clustered flow- ers make a dramatic dis- play in a gar- flowers to go from pony packs to perfection. in single colors and get some of the wtute and red varieties. For your middle ground consider a mix of Shasta daisies (white), penstemon (blues and reds), lavender (blues) and lily of the Nile (blues and whites). Other mid-height plants are nicotania (white and red), . salvia (blue), and zinnias, which have a bright red variety that will make your garden pop. Border plants that coor- TRAVEL CONTINUED FROM 7 Orange County. became a huge J8ZZ fiin through her husband, who even orga- nizes a jazz party every year with about 30 11rea perfonners. Al Graps, a consulting engineer who investi- gates electrical fires for insurance companies. said his favorite musical act was a trumpeter named Irvin Mayfield. "He's a virtuoso trum- den and are easy to care for. Foxglove like to cool off from the midday sun and the white varieties make a lovely addition to any garden. Impatiens are shade-lovers that come in a fabulous bright red vari- ety. If you plant them now and fertilize them fre- quently, these border plants can take on new heights and importance in your nationalistic garden. pet player, composer and an amazingly gifted musi- cian,• the 71-year-old said. "So was everyone who played with him.· When the couple was- n't enjoying music at the festival, they toured the old plantations in New Orleans where they got to sit out on front porches and sip lemonade. ·1 felt like Scarlett O'Hara,· Carolyn Graps said. The plantations were huge, with slave quarters still visible and 200-year- old trees lining its front. The Graps also visited •• U you want to carry the theme into your vegetable garden, comider a few of these additions. Tomatoes: Red, big, small and every- thing in between. White eggplants are unusual looking plants: the vegeta- bles almost look like eggs. These plants are unusu- al and it's always fun to plant a few surprlsefl. Scarlet runner beans are a fun veggie to grow. It seems like you can prac- tically watch them stretch . out and given the appro~. priate support system, they will add some inter- esting color to your gar- den scheme. It takes about s1x weeks for flowers to go from pony packs to perfection, so do the math and calcu- late accordingly. Are you inspired? I hope so. I want to see those flags waving proud- ly amidst a sea of red, white and blue flowers. Plan ahead and tlJce some time over Memortal Day weekend to make sure that your garden will make Uncle Sam proud this sununer. • KAREN WIGHT Is a Newport Beach resident. Her column runs Sundays. the French Quarter a cou- ple times to eat Creole foods includ.il)g gumbo, red rice and ..f>eans, sausage, jambalaya and crawfish. For dessert, the couple indulged in beignets. "It was just wonderful. The whole trip was great,• Carolyn Graps said. • Have you, or someone you know, gone on an interesting vacation recently? Tell us your adventures. Drop us a llne to Travel lilles, 330 W. Bay St .• Costa Mesa, CA 92627; e-mail young.changOlatimes.com; or fax to (949) 646-4170. JHE WAVE's Hyatt Newporter Jazz Festival presented by © I F)(I IS Due to overwhelming demand jazz returns to the Hyatt Newporter Golf Course and Resort for a Three Day Jazz Festival -Friday, Saturday and Sunday -May 17, 18 & 19, 2002 Friday -May 17 Summer Jazz Amphitheater -7:30 p.m. Peter White Saturday-May 18 Hyatt Newporter Resort Golf Course & Festival Grounds Two Full Stages -Continuous Performances -11 :30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Randy Crawford Acoustic Alchemy Down to the Bone Keiko Matsui Jimmy Sommers Michael Paulo Kevin Toney Scott-Wilkie Michael Lington Jennifer York Sunday -May 19 Hyatt Ne'wporter Resort Golf Course & Festival Grounds . Two Full Stages -Continuous Performances -11 :30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Boney James Spyro Gyra Michael Franks Joyce Cooling Poncho Sanchez Euge Groove Chris Standring Mindi Ab'air Tickets are available at all TicketMaster outlets including Tower Records, Robinsons May and Wherehouse Musio, on line at: www.tlcketmaster.com and charge by phone (714) 740·2000 • Hyatt Newporter Info Line (Ml) 72M400 ~ ATtl Wireless riC&li11•lilr 'iiill ' ............. - w w w. summer jazz s er l~s.com SPARK CONTINUED FROM 7 inspiration .. •My sister Patty showed me a hand-wrttten note ... from our mom,• he said. •As I read it, I heard her voice in my head and I knew that I hat! to finish the cookbook for not only my family b\lt also for myseU." He went hbme deter- mined to complete the cookbook he and his family had talked. about all these years. While sister Diana worked out the recipes in her kitchen -Anna rarely wrote down the measurements of her recipes -Tony selected • photos and papers for the book, working· his mother's immigration papers, pho- tos of his grandparents and notes written by long- lost friends to his mother into the design. As the days peeled away, bringing him closer and clos- er to Christmas. Tony recruit- ed just about everyone, including his employees who typeset the recipes and helped him scan in the photos into the book. Within a month and a hall, Tony finished the per- sonal tribute to his mom, appropriately titled •Anna's Spark.• "Mom was always feed- ing people,• Tony fondly remembers. ·At dinner she made everyone's favorite - that meant sometimes between six to seven indi- vidual dishes for 10 people.· \ ... Doily Pilot I TASTE flOM 'Allll'S •ARI' 7bny IClld Anna often turned to tJai. ,.ape when Ille. needed to whlp together a quJc}( meal for the fcunlly. Meatlell MarlUn Quick Ill.ace 1 cup chopped onion 2 teup00ns olive oU 2 28·oune& cans whole tomatoes 1 12-ounce can toJDAto paste 1/2 tablesi>09n sugar (add more later lf needed) 3/4 tablespoons dry oregano 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tablespoon dried bull Saute onion in oil until tender. Chop tomatoes into large chunks. Combine tomatoes with the onion and remaining ingredients. Simmer until it is the desired consistency. Serve over very fine spaghetti. FYI For copies of "Anna's Spark," $24.95 plus shipping and han- dling, write to Salvo at 2817 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663 or check out www. salvodesign.com. A percentage of the proceeds from books sold will go to the American Heart Assn. Although he remembers her cooking as being the best Ul the world, Tony learned in conversations with older family members that his mother's first culi- nary attempts as a 19-year old bride to A.S.D. Salvo were anything but auspi- cious. But under the daz· zling snule there w~ a . steely tenaciousness in Anna that enabled her achieve the seemingly impossible. When she arrived in Cleveland as a 16-year-old immigrant from Sicily. she learned to speak fluent English within her first year as an American. Later, as a young bride, she channeled that same detennination into teaching herself to cook by reading and trying recipes from Betty Crocker. Pointing to the book with ·a photo of a 4-year-old Anna with her mother, Cannela Arrigo, on the cov· er, Tony is clearly prou,d of his mother's achievemenu. ·nus is a part of my mom that will live on,· he said. •1t not only tells the story of our Italian Amen· can heritage, but 1t also teu., future generations of our farru.ly what a loving, g1vmq and hard-worlung woman they come from.· Water Cycle at 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. at · rarion Distriet m. & l p.m. ar Orange County Wac:cr Di I I I • I Dolly Pilot • GITTING INVOLVED runs period· !ally In the Dally Pilot on a rotating basis. If you'd like Information on adding your organization to this list, tall (949) 574-4298 AlS ASSN·., ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER The Amyotropbic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps individuals who have the dls· order that is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, needs volunteers. (714) 375-1922. AMERICAN CANCER SOOETY 11le /Orange Cqunty Region of tha American Cancer Sod· ety seeks oCfice volunteers. The society is · also seeking volunteers to answer calls for the unit's Helpline lnfoCen- ter. (949) 261-9446. AMERICAN HOME HEALTH HOSPICE PROGRAM The Amencan Home Health Hospice Program needs vol· unteers to give emotional sup· port to terminally ill patients and their families m the greater Orange County area. Training is provided . (714) 550-0800 or (800) 540-2545. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS for locations. (949) 642-2245. COSTA MESA avtc PLAYHOUSE The playhouse needs volun- teers for ushering, backstage work, mailings, typing, con· trolling lights and many other duties. (949) 650-5269. COSTA MESA MS SELF-HELP GROUP The Orange County chapter of the national Multiple Sele· rosis Society hM started a new self·help group in Costa Mesa for people newly diag- nosed or with minimal symp· toms of multiple sclerosis, or both. The group will meet at 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of e very month. (949) 650· 7659. GEiilNG INVOLVED CRISIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC. The nonprofit organization ls seeking volunteers for its expanding trawna response program. Some volunteers assist law enforcement. fire· tighten and emergency-type responders by providing emotional first aid and sup· port to injured or traumatized peoP.le. Other volunteers pro- vide dispatch and office sup- port. No experience ls neces· sary. Thaining will be provid· ed. (949) 588·1414. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERvtas Volunteer mediators, case spe· dalists and outreach assistants are needed to help in a vllrlety of mediation cases. Bilingual language skills are needed for office volunteers and for medi· ators. (949) 250-0488. EASTER SEALS Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work and to help in programs for chil· dren with d.1$abillties and· in special events. (714) 834-1111. FRIENDS OF THE nonfiction books are espedal- ly needed. They may be left at any of the branch libraries •• Balboa, Mariners or Corona del Mar, or in the special book closet next to the Newport Beach centet for residential housing It' needs professional fund-raisers to support and maintam this resource. Friends Book Store at 1000 MENTOR PROGRAM Avocado Ave. Volunteers are YMCA Community Services needed to staff the used book '11eeds mentors to make a la.st· store that is inside the • ing effect on a young person's entrance of the Central life. Students from 10 to 18 Ubrary. Volunteers must be years old are matched with members-et the Friends of the mentors to improve their Ubrary and are asked to school performance and sell- work one three-hour shift per esteem while developing pos- month. (949) 759-9667. itive peer and adult'relabon- HUMAN OPTIONS The organization shelte rs, counsels and educates abused women and children. It is looking for volunteers. (949) 737-5242, Ext. 24. LAGUNA SHANTI sb.ips. (714).549-9622, Ext 35. MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA Orange County's only non· profit resident chamber orchestra needs volunteers for ticketing, ushenng, phones. mailing dnd help W1th recep· bons. Nominees are also being sought for the board of directors (949) 830-2950 NEWPORT BEACH PREMIERE CINEMA GUILD The Newport Beach Premiere • Sunday, Ntoy 12, 2002 11 Cinema Guild, which sup- ports the Newport Beach Film Fesbval, is looklllg for new members lnterested candi· dates should want to help fur- ther an art.i.sbc and cultural heritage m the cqmmunity, should have a love of cinema and a willingness to raae awareness of the film festival. (949) 253-2880. OASIS SENIOR CENTER Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to distribute pre- pared dish es to homebound seniors in the Newport Beach area. The d elJvery time ·1s between 11 .30 a .m. and 1 p.m: daily. The Oas1S Senior Center also needs volunteer nurses for its bunonthly blood pressure screenings. The cen- ter offers this service between 9 and 11 a.m. on the first and thud Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers should commit two hours once a month or volunteer on a substitu te bas1S The center IS at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244 . OF NEWPORT-MESA COSTA MESA SENIOR aNTER The multipurpose senior ser· vices facility at the comer of 19th Street and Pomona Avenue seeks volunteers who can greet members and the public at the front desk and volunteers for the Resource Department with Excel com- puter experience and sharp tele phone skills. The Senior Meals program also needs people to deliver meals to homes. (949) 645-2356. NEWPoRT BEACH LIBRARY · The book store needs book donations for book sales. Good quality Children's and Laguna Shanti, an organiza- tion that works with sulferers of HIV and AIDS, is seeking caring volunteers to assist with running the front office, delivering meals, providing transportation and providing complimentary the rapies such as massage, acupunc- ture and chiropractic care. Lisa Toghia, (949) 494-1446. • LIBERATINC TASTE BUDS • The three area clubs need vol· unteer coaches and arts and crafts workshop teachers. CaU .._ { 'llmrp1e Ffitll ,f~ice ,fa/on f/Jetlir"le1! lo 6}1alome,. ,feJ'Olce. (949) 722-6696 1835 Newport Blvd., Suite E·273 Costa Mesa CA 92627 LIFELINE LIVING CENTERS Mentally ill adults rely on the ~U L CONFUSED BY THE MARKET? cSJ •Customized Income & Growth Portfolios • Quarterly Performance review •Fee Based-No Load. Sutro Portfolio Management Call Today! LAN1Z E. 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Who could be a betttr ,..,,., Mro, • mom, • trt.nd to not one or two. All ~ tralt::r. •II of thfte things, ire no OM mom, No one bvt )'OU. Lindsey MMning, 14 To Lynne Nieto, Thanks for 111 the smlla, thanks for all the laugh$, ~for •lwa'YS fNCl>- lng us to fQ/low the right path. Thanks for all those mem- ora~ trips. by~ by land, by SH, •Thanks for letting me drive the bo.tr-and 'Thanks for letting me sing.• Thanks for tffehlng us l~•ndhowto atw.'jS be strong, Thanks for •lwlt'YS being there and for crNtlng our special bond. • w. thank you for our IMmOrles. we thank )OU for the sand. w. thank you for ~ng that big or l'Mll«J up twtnd. w. thank you for your lo~ Md we thank the month of Ml.I' So today we can say "Happy~ and "Hap- py Motlten O.yl" Nicole end~ Haxby To my mom, AJesJa Erickson, TMre •ren't ~ words to describe the P«JOft you are. libt.t •re ~r than the hills, you are your own star. You.,.. such an lntrkate persort, I ~r know wnart next From ptedtOOI to the high school. No tat Is too cornplu Ev.ry time you smile, In llh the sun rising uv.r I g/istwJ/ng SN. You'l9 my mom, And )Ql're v.ry c»M to me. Thank )'OU for being my shoukkr to cry on, And for being my ride home. Without you, no OM would be abM to SH my car· pet, And thM! would be a landslide of falling things, Upon op«J/ng my c~t door. 1 lov. )'O(I mom, And although I don't alwa'fS show it, ' Thart the tnltl\. And I want )'OU to lcnow it Tl»nk )'OU for caring for me wMll I'm sJdc. And for getting mad wMll )'OU have the right to. Without 10". rd be tn. womdrivw, And rd alwe'fS have the flu. Thank you for being .. honest. Whetl that dress rNlly didn't loo« good on me. I can •IM'YS count on you to ,.,, the fnlth EVWl If I dlsagrH. Thank you for bringing me Into this wor1¢ And raising me the way you are. Without )'OU I •m no OM, And with )'OU I can live my own llN, and bea>tne my ownsw. I am~ for all you have ... fot mt. And .. the good dmts M'WhN~COO. I )Ult t,,,,,. tNt OM cMJ' I a.n be a mom jUlt a. Y'N· , M elinda Seely is not only a gteat mom. but a great mother- in-law and grand- mother to her two grand- daughters. In fact. · she's main- ly the rea- son my husband and I came back to my hometown to raise our daughters as fourth gen- eration Newport Beachen. She has always instilled in me a sense of worth, seH- confidence and ,being loved. In addition, she's always been there for me when I have been in need of under- standing. She is the best mom and I love her. Susan .Seely My mom is a teacher. She helps kids all day be the best they can be. Then s)le comes home and spends a lot of time with dad and me. We go ' to the beach, we go to the mall, we go lo the park and just have a ball. We like to watch television.and we like to read books. She's g~ at everything, but she doesn't like lo cook. She likes to laugh a lot and make our lives fun - and she makes me feel like I'm the only one. I love you ma ma. Paige (submitted by her grandmother, Jackie Moos} . Marita Wittman is the most kind, loving and ca.ring person. We look up to her for help and guidance. Her epthusi- asm for our hard work nev- er dies and she is always ready to help us with any- thing. She does not give up on us after we fall; she cleans our cuts and bruises and continues to love us and help us achieve our goals. She is easy to talk to and always has her anns ..open when we need com- fort. We love her with all our hearts and words cannot describe the gratitude we have for all she does for us. The Wittman famlty: Amanda, Jason and Dad Jan Hollister is the epito- me of who I want to be as I grow up. She is absolutely beautiful with a constant wel- coming laughing smile and sparkling eyes and glowing suntanned skin. But what makes her so beautiful is the love of God that over- flows from her heart and fuels her spirit through the good and bad times. She is always willing to listen and learn and try new things and be. spontaneous. As any nor- mal 20-year-old college stu- dent. 'my experiences and feelings push and pull me around. sometimes uniting OW' family, but of ten testing OW' bonds of love. My mom's love and commitment a.re the core strength of who she ta and how our family cau so deeply love each other. She is a special mom. MelllM Hollister My mom, SUN.I\, ii like no other. She bas always been strong in aplrlt with the Lord. She lost a cbJJd wbo toucMd many ~'• .......... ..., .... (15) and -(I I) ti> be "'1 ~toGod. ,,..,..... .. ., ... ..... time to ............. ... MOlllNTS Wiii MOM Wyatt Devine, 5, says his mom. Judy, plays lilly games wtth him and his sister Zoe. •she makes us laugh," he said. H appy Moth- . er's Day to the sweetest mom in Costa Mesa, Erin Mollner. Just wanted to drop you a little note from across the Atlantic and let you know that Mark Mollner wanted his mom. Erin, to know tbat lhe ls in his thoughts, even though be· ls in Germany. .I appreciate all that you've (lone for me and contin- ue to do. I couldn't have made it this far without your love and support. Best wishes on this special day. I love you . Martt Mollner that my mom loves me. My mom handcrafts ceramic clocks. I love my mom because she always puts God first in everything. My mom inspires me to be a friend to everyone, even when they are not friendly toward me. I love her. Serena Prostor, 11 Our mother, Frances Stawicki. is 87 years old. She has been a full-time resident of Newport Beach since · 1945. Our mom, while work- ing for our dad and raising US, was an active member of the New- port Beach Assistance League for 35 years. She was L .J the director of volunteers for Children's Hospital of Orange County for 18 years, until her retirement in 1987. Mom has always support- ed and encouraged us, her two grandchildren and now her three great-grandchil- dren. She continues to be very active and involved in all of our lives. We not only think she is the the best mom ever, but most of our friends would agree that we are the luckiest people to have had her love and guid- ance in our lives. Kris Merickel My mother, Mary Ann Rector, is so warm and won- derful to me ~d my daugh- ter, Natalee. LHMallory Sbe prays for us. She plays with us. She's our loving Ga Ga. Happy Mother's Day. Rachelle Rooney Thanks for being the world's best mom. ec.tten end Josh Lodut Your support and oonft. dence in everything we do means the wodd to ua. You eni always there, cbeerlng UI on in life, help-=: be the b9itwe cm be. ,,..,.,.. -~ IUdl• ........... --'4-.W.IDle c.,.. ...... -...... MDII.-..._ .... . ...... _ ... .. years. She's never missed a day. Never called in sick. Nev- er shirked a duty. She's done it for five of us. We've lost all humili- ty about her sweet- ness. When someone says "Your mother is so sweet,• we reply with "Ya, we know.· There's no way the five of us have or can return to hpr all the love, patien(;e, de~r mination and work she's giv- en us, yet she just wants to give more. We love her more than we can express. The Loftus f11mlly: Ann, Brian, Kevin, Martt and Sean simply can't allow herseU. This is why my mom is not just a mom, but an All-Star as well. Mom, I love you. Ryan Mullin My mom. Laurie Keys, does everything for me. Page Keys, 6 My mom is so great 'because she ls always there for me, whether I need her or not. She really cares for me.I know this because she goes out of her way to make me happy and to feel good about myself. She really helps me a lot on all kinds of stuff. Even though she's my You have always been there for all of your kids and grand.kids. We have always known and felt your love throughout our growing up and now as adults. Your com- passion and patience is over- Oowing. You have set the bar too high for any other mother to reach. We love you very much and hope we can be half the parent and infiuence with our lives, as you have -step mom, I love her like a mom. She is my mom. been to us. , The Gnda femity. JIU, Scott, Jeb, MkhMt Md MeghMt Thank you for always being there for us. You a.re so fun. We like when you sing, dance and make cookies with us. You are also the best mug- gier in the world. Than.ks for being you. We love you so much. TMnet ar!d IMu larmt Debbie Mullin ii my favorite penon. Whyl She is my mom. Although IOmetimal I don't give her enough aed· it, the deftnltely detiel all limill ot gnatnetl. While I'm away at ICbool, lhe II worldno beblnd the KeDet doing a1I the dirty work. You know, tbe ltuft belt frlendl won't even do, IUCb u lbopping for my 9V9fY =:':1 :V.~ant to do ..... camtalltly trying to iaialuli IM ....,.Wtdl ~ tbolell&tle~. ·-~ .......... ... .,. ...... , ..... ttl ... .... .. ....... _ ..... ... - Sometimes I feel as thotlgh I don't express my gratefulness enough. Then I was told of this opportunity to express my feelings and thought that this would be the perfect Mothel's Day gUt. Nancy, I want you lo know that nobody could be as thankful for you as I am. I love you very much. Jimmy T111tman I love my mom because she bugs me and cuddle with me and does fun things with me. We love our mommy, Sherri- lynne Dangl, and like to wear our matc:hlng flower d.reuet. S.m Woodward, 4 IC.atllvrine. s, Md R8cl.e Dengl. 2 No one bas lovect me like you, mom. I often stop and thll)k of bow much you bave given to me, from life to llt- tenb'lg and being a plDar ot ltnngth I baV9 leaned OD man,.z:,:-· you for being the moll iDlpfttkmal pmclll in my ... kaow that you wtD a1wayl bit Ua IDJ bemt. DOW ud'-'w.~dayll ~=-........ O. .. IDHIWll_. .......... _ ..... . ,.. ...... ..., ... ..., -• Daily PilOf up really late. You're the best. ~end wet (submitted ~Jerry l>ernMCNno) Happy Mother's Day with love. -~% Scott Hll Our mother, Lynne Valen- tine, is so special. She has made us so proud of her for all her accom- plish- men ts. When we moved to Newport Beach in 1972, she used to ride a bike to work -we didn't have a car. Today she is one of the most noted and respected real estate agents in the area. But most important. she is a loving, kind mother and a great friend - one who is always there no matter how busy she is, and someone · we can always trust. We love you, mother. Jiii Rothell, Robin Chrfsi. t9nMn end Rory Rothelf We have such a wonder- ful mother in Carol Boyer. We are so proud of her strength and spirit. When our father died back in 1986. she went from housewife to businesswoman over night. She successfully ran La Cave restaurant for 15 years. Now retired, she travels the world with her sister. She is always there for us. We love her. Happy Moth- el's Day, mom. omct eoy.r, em Boyer and C..rol Ann Aldrktt Mom, I love you very much. Mom, you a.re always caring and there for me. Thank you for everything. You a.re the best. Kevin, Brian and Jennifer Wong I am always in awe of my mother. She has been there for me every step of my life, full of love, inspjration, friendship and encourage- ment. She is my first hero, as my daughter is my second. Mom, thank you for your unending support and love. I love you. Stephanie Parole My mom is great because she's my mom. If she wasn't here, nei- ther would I be nor my sib· lings. My mom is Virginia Hope Healey Davis Vaughan. Shewu born in 1913 (with only the first of the three preceding names) in New York, but her family' moved to Callfomla when she was a small girl. A graduate of Harding (now University) High School in Los Angeles, she married inventor/engineer Arthur C. Davil in 1935 and they moved to Udo Isle 1n 1955. 1 was a wee babe then. Dad died in 1970, IO ln 1977 she married Earle Vaughan, who peaed away in 1991. She bu allo lived in Hawall, Maryland, Florida, not to mention Hwitington BMch. Sbe brought me up, .. wen .. Sharon, Andy and Melody. We love our mom and the beats ell~ book. E. owt. Tu my mom. Joyce Wooct A moths, wUe and ;a;-.=--ond all lbe IDMta. Sbe WU the omc. PMneger at &.leu1c '' Scbool llDd tblD at lonora "\ ........ , .. y-n_ I ................... , tlle ldda.,.,.., ........... llle'ta•o't;Wlllllrt ,,, ................ t,~----- hank you, Stella Cretikos, for every- thing you do for us. We're so lucky to have such fti beautitul, fun, loud, caring, passy and sexy mom. When we look close- l}(. we see ¥our angel wings ~prouting ffom your back. ~·re an &lazing ~gth in our family of six Dd we would be lost with- llPt you. Years of memories lie behind each of our faces. :the yalues you've taught us, :&be care you've given us and .e wonderful love you've wways shown has enriched our lives in more ways than we could possibly count. You lend a helping hapd until we have the strength to stand. You go around caring for others before yoursell. You have a smile on your face and love in your heart fj>r everyone, but never ask anything in return. You have showed us love, patience and discipline. We see all of this and more in you. You're a counselor and a compan- ion; a best friend and a hap- 9Y home. You inspire m us t;Qe confidence that we need 1rom day to day. Your char- acter shapes our choices. Your words shape our vmces. There are no words to show you how much we appreci- ate you, thank you, admire you, love you. The Cretikos family: Dimitri, Gina, Alexia and Marcus Roses are red; violets are blue. There is no bet- ter; mom- my than ~ou. Don't ~tus wrong; cause we raren't :lying, We :1ove you •the most. The Shaw family: Alex. Michael and Brian Jill C racia is a smgle working mother who works ,Crom 9 in the morrung to 6 at "ftlg11t as tt•property manager. She comes borne ~}{flf¥ fligAJ to her son, for whom she aJways fixes a delightful sup- 'J>er. She enrolls her son and encourages him in every sport and activity he does. I, Michael Garcia, happen to be the lucky boy who has her for a mom. , I admire her because she works so hard at her job, at home and il)...!llylhing else .she has to accomplish, like raising me. She grew up as Jlr outstanding student in all o heryearsatschooland also was an amazing player ip all sports. Eventually, she ' became a semi-professional tennis player and after, set- ~ down in busmess. .,. I don't hide anything from ~y mom. I can tell her any- • 1hing, knowing that I will get h elp from her, support from her, advice from her and ber everlasting love. Being a in.other is not an easy chore. .and I am sure my mom has 1 ..ia.c;tered everything there is "to being a mom and far beyond. 1 So I guess this essay was to say •Thank you, mom· for your love for me. And thank you, Lord, for blessing me with her. Michael Gracia Roses are red; violets are blue. My mom ls great; and she smells good, tool .My mom is great; I'm sure you can tell; by how lovely she is; and her won- derful ~!She (s so coura- fgeoua and strong; and also lings a wonderful songl My .JVOID wW alwa}'I blend, So ·there is no more, that ls the en<ll ,... ~ f8fftlr: ........ ..._ .. ~,: ... Md Nldd. 2 "'°""" Kim -The greatest multi- tasked mother there is. Kim is the CEO of Children's Hospital Orange County and a mother that is always there for his family. Kim's greatest love and pride are her three boys, Jeff, Scott and Jackson, and her husband Glenn, who' ~ways has her love and sup- port. Sophie -The supportive and loving life wife of Lany and mother of John. She, too, is kept busy with her work for S.top Gap, Human · Options, as well as being a board membe"r of the Laguna Beach Playhouse. Mary Jo -Although her name has changed, her spirit is all Cripe. Mary Jo and hei: husband Tom have raised a wonderful -son named David. Yet Mary Jo still manages to keep her mother and father, Marian and Hugh, close to her heart. · Thank you for all your love and constant support. The Cripe mothers are an incredible, loving and talent- ed foursome. The Cripe f amity To Cyndi Clark: Thanks mom. For all the money you spend on me. For cooking dad and I dinner. For keeping a roof over myhead- And cute clothes on my back. For tak- mg time to always help me. For the fun places we have been. For loving me no matter what. . How great 1,s God , , Almighty that He made my mom well. Happy Mother's Day. Olivia Clarie Ruth Porter is "The Won- der Woman· beyond all words. Always up for a game of cards, Port Financial, she does run, And boy, does she know how to have fun. To Mex- ico she must go, Betting horses and winning dough. • Mom to Jen, Heather . John and Jamie, And Jessica's much-loved auntie. Julie and Dane call her "Gran:unie, • But let's not forget the rest of the family. Ruthie is so loved by everyone. Mom, you truly are our No.1. The Porter family: Jen, Heather, John, Jamie, Tay, Jessica, Julie and Dane Moms are great, they nev- er stop loving you. Even when they are down on their luck and feeling pretty bad, they always manage to be selfless. When you are wor- ried, they tell you it will be okay. They hug you and take away your fear. My mom is the greatest. she rarely thinks of herself, she always does things for everyone else. My morn ii one of the bravest people I.know. She has been going through breut cancer the last two or some odd years of her tile and kept working and helping out our community until the day she went to the hospital for her stem cell transplant My mother ia always . ~ upbeat around us kids. Always underltanding how hard lt is to be a teenager tn tb11 world today ( OK. well, rnott of the time). She WU referee for Ayso region t 20 end refereed ~ Satwdey at '8ut once, IOIDetbW two to three game1. My .mom is amazing llld 10 c:ariDg and wooderful, sbe ll the belt mom lD tbe world. CnEBRATING MornERS A BUNDLE OF JOY Some people call Jean For bath the •Mother Teresa or Costa Mesa,· but we just call her •mom· and "grandma.• Sbe is the incredible mother of seven chil- dren and the wonderful grandmother or nine. All or us. of-course, live in Costa~-0r-Newpott Beach to be close to her. Her constant love and affection, her kindness towdrd others and her strong faith in God is an inspLration for all of us. Her home is still our gathering place for all birthdays and celebrations. We are so blessed to have her as our mom. We love you, mom. We love you, grand.rn'a. Thanks for a.U you do. The Forbath family I am no\fw'. a great-grand- mother, age 87. My mom's soul shall live forever. 1 love you mom. Frances Matulich My name is Joe. I'm the one on my mom's lap. She's letting me have a cupcake at the park, and we go there almost every day. She is a great mom, and I want to let you '"*now a little bit more about • what makes her such a great mom. We take our dog Serge to the ,Back Bay and throw rocks in the water. I'm learn- ing how to skip rocks. She usually gets me a Hot Wheels car whenever we go to Target. She reads to me every day; she always lets me pick the books. The only time we yell at each other is when we try to out scream each other on "I love you more.• I am really happy to be her son and she is really happy to be my mom. I think she is tile best mom in the world. I love you more. Our mom, Janet Loftus. cleans US, feeds us and takes us to the doctor. But we prefer it when she plays with us, sings with us. plays the piano for us. reads to Joe us and takes us to the park. She's cool and we love her. Dominic and David Loftus . My mom is special because she helps .me with my school work, arts and aafts, and takes me run places. We like to ride bikes and eal sushi together. She is Vel)' loving and caring. AnthonyWlllcer,11 My mom is the best She, U.ke molt IDOml. dMm my room. wuhes my dothel and cookl for me. But my mmn ll more than just a regular mom. She ll an •meztng mom. She loves me, care1 for me llDd betwwi ... lbat., lbe 11111 flndl .... '° .......... LMl J9ll, ..... my llNCbllrt She .... MDUlng tMdMr. et lblll a...,... ........... my tw:blr, ll,... my fafede ectaool,.. .... '9dt I 11 Dal .... I endeavor they dttempted. Nev.er did you hear that you could not or should not try something new, differetfl or out of your rea&l. My mom was and is always there. My mother, by example, has been such a positive role model for her children dnd grandchildren. Her biggest attribute is her ability to see the good in everyone, that all people have value. To my knowledge she has never said a negative thing about another living being. There IS a saying in my family that our mother 1s lucky. She always gets the parking place closest to the door. She has won various prizes and good things always seem to happen to her. Her children always chant "Lucky Peg." "Lucky Peg." •tucky Peg." when we want something to go our way. I believe in my heart that because my mom has been so good, that good follows her. I hope in my heart that I will be lucky too. I love you mom. Thanks for my life, and the lives that live beyond us. Tina Wayt Mother-daughter relation- ships always seem to have a special bond that is so differ- ent than any other. As a child, I depended on Patrioa Grif- fith-Platt to be my strength and wisdom. and I'll never forget lhe way I felt when, as an adult, she leaned on me for the same things I had atways expected from her. At first I remember feeling betrayed, like my hero had lied to me all my life and now her mortal truth was revealing itself, but then I )>egan to understand the strength it must have taken to always push her pains and problems to the side to make sure my cuts and bruises were always taken care of. Jt wu then I learned to be not only the daughter she had raised me to be, but also the penon lhe had modeled for me all thoee yean. It was then 1 realized what an hon· or it was for someone ol her ltnngth, intelbaence and wtldOnl to reach out and ask me for help.~ day she ....... ..... could C'OIDe to me Hire I come ID ber -~~~· lllliltwa meat a ...... not • daugldlt but a lrimd coddanL 'Ille tbel I ............. .. tit rtt' mlnllltbetis ._J" n~bad ..... ,.,. Mid ................ , .......... ., ...... 5t:_ _ ....... .. ..... Mc .,;.... J:i. Margaret N1ewiarowski, my mom, is the greatest because she as kind, compas- sionate, loving and giving. My mom raised nine kids, and myself being the yoUI1gest, I have nothing but fond memories of mom growing up, through to "- today Mom was never restnc- tive and lead by example. But the greatest of all is that while mom IS retired now a.nd could be travehng the worJd, she travels instead the depths of the Holy Bible and has given her heart to Jesus Christ, and loves to read or God's infi- nite wisdom. Russell Niewiarowski I just turned one yester- day and I already know that my mom, Tammy Matsuna- mi, is the best mom in the whole world I Mia Grace Matsunaml Our mom IS super special to us. She plans the best · vacations in the world. Sbe comes to almost every base- baTI game we have. She (1acks our lunch. She encour- ages us. She 1s d super piano play- e r dnd tedches us piano She helps to support the farruly by working. She helps women deliver babies so they can have mothers days too. She is the best mom a kid could ever have! The Frandni family: Matthew, Andrew,and Nina We'd like to dedicate this speaal message to our moth- er, Nancie. Mom, today is the day that all children are expected to show theLr affection to their mothers. We want you to know that we think about you, not only today, but whenever we wish to fill our hearts with warmth. The warmth that only a mother can give -when she wor- ries about her children, when she stdys up until they come home. when she watches them grow up too quickly, and even when she continu- ally stuffs them with food. We thank you for all the time you give us; between work and housework, it is amazmg that you have any at all. We can only hope to return all your love and care m the many years to come. You are our mother and we would not like for it to be any other way. The Doan family. Andy, Dave, Unda and Marigold Our mommy is flat out the best mom in the whole world. She loves us uncondi- tionally and always makes us feel safe and secure. She sleeps with us when we're scared and lets us pile in with her and Daddy. too. Mommy always gets us to where we need to be on time. She is the greatest soc- cer mom. She makes our school lunches with cool stuff and picks up after us before dad comes home and has a cow. She is an awe- some cook, but she lets us get McDonald's, Carl's Jr. and Subway if she is in a time crunch and has an extra $20. Shelby, Sydney and JKky Pkkels My mom is so cool. She is not like one of those moms that will try to be your best friend. But my mom ts not the klnd of mom that does nothlng with you at all. Uke when I'm bored and l want someone to play b00pt with, sbe'U come and play. Or lf all my friends are busy, then I'll ask her to C'Mle and play hockey, and •he'll do just that. But when the doM all that. she la being lille • fritnd. but alwayw a mom too, and I think IMl's Ndy cool • llcwabslorWbolb91a. natwbol._. ... ... And .... ..., .... ., ... ........... ,_ .... Sunday, Moy 12, 2002 13 ISSAYS Of LOYI A s I furiously dug through the trash to find the due ct.te for this special letter before ""I mom returned home, I thought to myself, "My mom Is worth It!" With all the pl.ca she drives me. all the dinnen she cooks and all the other wonderful th1ngs she does, she deserves 50f'Tlething great. I am sure that while you're rNdlng this, mom, you're going to wonder if this is real- ly true: .ind yei, it Is. I did this f0< you. I hope you know how .much I appreciate everything you do f0< me and all the sup- port you give me in "fflf life. If only I could tell you how much it means to me when I see you wat.ching at my horse shows °' having discus.sk>ns that let me know how much you care about me. All your effort Is well rec- ognized and very much appretiated. I love you soooooo much. Undsey WestMveft moflteflt' (muth'er) n. 1. A female parent 2. To CJJre for like a mother; nourish and protect. Hmmm 1 That sounds very much like my mother, but there is mOf'e to my mother than that. Her attitude toward life, toward me (I am 14), a.nd my little brother. • who is 10. She pulls off being our mother about as close to perfection as it gets. There are many reasons I think my mom is so great. When I wake up in the morn- ing, she'll ask. with a big smile on her face, if I want pancakes. If I'm at home on a weekend, she'll offer to take my friends and I to a skate park, or a movie, or some- thing else fun. Last year, dur- ing one of our weeks off, she took my brother and I to Hawaii for the first time. It was a lot of fun. It's more than just travels and treats that make her' great. Things beyond word$, like the fftllng of comfort I get when she is around or the acMce she gives me. When I get home from somewhere. she tells me that she w.s wor- ried .. .little things like that. Things that show me she IO¥eS me and that she cares. These are the things that rMke ""f mom so grMt and some of the many reasons that I low ""I mom so much. .left ........ To ""f mothef; Elizabeth McGrail: Master of many .-S. Overture to ""f pncious life. Teacher of integrity and self confidence. Hannony ln all I am and will become. Empathetk to .ti ¢ ""I situations. . Rafter of strength. Rem.lding me thlit when I fall, I can pick myself up and dust myself off, allowing me to go on to t.aMM the great person that onty she knows I c.an become. I learned how to be. grNt _.,_ and sister M I WltChed her. my grandma . and aunt's bedsides • they chw their fl.Ml~ reminding me to always cherish God's gifts to us. How I wished I could take her ~ away. tt w.s at thOM moments mom taught me ~ a mother Is. a constant from beginning to end. She~ me cWf)' the ·~things in life, iuch • uncondltk>n.11 low and integrity -the two atti'laUI· es .-ntNll to beconq • gtM\ hufNn being. ....~~· and dowN rou tw.v. became my ""Y ... friend -... constant rwnindw ol ~ I hopetobl.~1'-tt. ... )on 9Who )'9 goma t..a.• my---·~ the ---·~ maehif.• 11cM rou with a1 o1 my .,..,,_ . : 14 Sunday.~ 12, 2002 CEIEBRA'i'ING MOI'HERS Dolly Pilot 'My mom is gre~t because she loves me' ,r I Pat McLaughlin's third-grade class at Mariners Elementary School in Newport Beach took the time to write about what makes their mothers special. M y mom is special because she takes me places, and does lots of fun stuff with me. She lets me go to my friend's house, and when I'm hurt she helps me. Like the time I broke my arm, when I was having an operation, she went out and got me a stuffed animal. The stuffed animal was a lamb, it is as soft as a pfilow. She also likes to travel. .,. She went to China for three weeks. She arrived home two days ago. and she brought me a lot of stuff. That's another reason why my mom is great. She buys me stuff. She buys me food, she buys me clothes, and a lot other stuff, and when I get hurt she helps me. She's pretty much always happy. She worries about me, gets me a good home and she's nice. I love my mom I .Anl HarbottJe My mom is great because she loves me and takes care of me. My mom always includes me when she can. My mom's heart is such a kind heart, she'll give you her shirt off her back. Whenever she's gone for a long time, I feel really sad but connected to her. She's always nice whenever I have a friend over. She always gets things when I need them. She takes me places. That is why my mom is so great. Kayla Ortiz My poem (sort of): Rose5 are red; violets are b1ue; there is nothing-more that I love than youl I love my mom no matter what! I just love her. Her eyes are like sapphires. Jack Talbott My mom's name is Patri- cia Nance. She is an out- standing person. She gets involved in everything. like PTA. She's really talkatiYe. She also works (well) under pressure. She helps me when I'm stuck on something. At sport games, she makes me determined to play my hard- est and fires me up, like a lit- tle firecracker. She is the nicest mom. in my opinion. Meghan Nance My mom is the best mom there ever is. She loves to play with my sister and me. She is almost as playful as I am. And she helps me with Scouts, too. She loves choco- late. She takes us a lot of places, also. I love my mom! • Stephen Oenghausen _My mom is. great because she takes me to places and buys me toys. My mom even lets people come over to play, and lets me go to their house. She buys me candy LAWRENCE ALLISON, PH.D. 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She helps me with my home- work and reads me stories and even takes me to school every day. She helps me with art projects at home and helps me with hard math. She buys me ice cream and chocolate milk and sometimes Ding Dongs and games too. If I had to make a-choice for which mother I want in the world, I would pick Debra L. DiFrancesco. She is my best friend. And when I was only 5, she used to help me cross the street. She even signs me up for things that I want to do. I wish she could be alive forever. If I chose someone to t>e president of the United States, I would pick my__moml ThaLis why my mom is so great! Mathew Difrancesco My mom is great because she takes care of me when 1 get hurt, like when I was climbing a tree and I fell off (and landed) on my back or when I hurt my knee playing basketball. My mom is also great because she takes ~ places, like for my birthday I went to Disneyland with her. Also (my) favorite thing about my mom ii that she loves me. My mom ls so great because she takes good care of me, and makes my food, She prays for me and buys me things. But the greatest thing is that she loves me. ... Jasmine Hyde M y beautiful mom ls spe- cial because she takes care of me. She is spedal because she loves me, and I love her as much as an angel. She helps me and cooks sweets for me. Her heart is as big as a golden drum. I love her because she plays games with me and helps me with my homework. She goes swimming with me and plays games in the pool with me. She also plays handball and plays (on the) computer with me. Her name is Tereasa and I have seven things to say: Terrific, Everything Runs • Excellent Always Sensational Awesome. My mom is..cooH Andrew Duhoux ·My mom is so cool! My mom is always happy, most of the time. She is very lov- ing and caring. She is also f\Ulny and nice to all my friends. My mom means a lot to me and she is always hap- py when I do something I know I can't do. My mom's heart is as big as a drum. My mom helps me do homework and encourages me to do new things. She ls always there for me! She worries about me all the time. But mom will always be there for mer I love you moml Amanda P9terson My mom ls the best. I love her IOOOOOOOOOO mttch. She is appreciated, We are pals. When we go on a drive, she only drives the short ones because she's afraid of trucks by her car. Also, we went to Washington, D.C. She cried every time we went to a pl.ace. My mom ls the best. Emily Heinke My mom is great because she comes to my dance com- petitions. I hear her say, MGo Kelly I• That makes me hap- py. And she took me to Soak City. It was fun. I think we went on every ride. She drives me to school, too. The school I go to is Mariners. She even helps me with school work, and learn· ing my times (tables) and division. She lets me play with my friends. She buys me candy too. I love candy! She buys toys and clothes for me. We love to play games like badminton. I love her and she loves me. Kelly Whalen My mom is the best mom in the whole world. She takes me to the museum, Disneyland and food places that's as good as heaven. She makes me feel as cozy as a rabbit. She takes me around the world, like Nevada. That's why I like my mom. Kyle Goss My mom is special because she helps me when I'm playing the piano. She takes care of me every- where,,like at the movies. My mom loves it when I play the piano, which is as black as the night. She's always there to protect me. My mom's the best. I love youl Henri Crockett My mom Ls great ~cause she cares about me. She also loves me. I care a lot about her. Sometimes she gets mad and crtes because we don't listen. But, then I think about how much pain she goes through to love us. My mom ls great. My mom feeds us. She loves us, she always takes care of us. I love my mom. ._. l Rachel RUDIO I I My mom is very,,jmportanC to me. She buys me ciothes l and food. She always under-• stands my feelings and ts : very caring. My mom never : · forgets to pick me up from 1 school (mostly). She always ! gets excited when it comes to chocolate. She loves to plant I flowers in the garden. She is : m6re beautiful than any (othi er) mom. I L-0-V-E love herl• Ian Warren My mom is great because she helps (us) do most of our things, like homework, pro-tects and driving us to places. She buys us lots of things, like toys, dirt bikes and regular bikes. Rer smile is as big as a balloon. She likes to wake me in the morning. She has lots of : friends and she goes lots of ; places witl'r us, like Disney-' land and Knott's Berry Farm: My mom is so nice and loves us. I love you! Conner _!.omenzp . ' My mom 1S just wonder-' ful. She cares for me every , day. She is a hard worker and sets a good example for my brother, sisters and me. She is a fantastic cook, and I like about everything she makes. She is proud of ev.erything I complete and accomplish. She loves me if J do right or wrong. When 1 ' feel sick, she always helps 1 me. When l need to know something, she helps me fig ~ ure it out. She buys me ' things I want. When I am sad, she always makes me 1 happy again. But most or au: she loves me, she loves me : more than life. , Jason Cernius I love my mom because she takes me places like Legoland, Disneylat\9 jlQd Toys R Us. She buys me toys anti ttle bought me a bike for my birthday. I love my mom very much. I give my mom a kiss and a hug. I love you mom. Jake Ukich FREE HOME INSPECTION Did you know termites thrive in the structure and in the foundation of your home? With ACG, we'll inwe<=t your home's structure as well as identify any variations of termites. We'll give you o FREE home inspection and a written estimate with a list of environmentally safe products we use. Don't be misled ... get rid of termites the right woyl • CALL (714) 381·5763 For Your "No Obi~ intmenr : RfFERRAl.S AVAILABlf • LICE~ & BONDED Join us in celebrating and honoring ourmamds Uve Mok.iln Music• - I QUOTE Of THE DAY •sharon (Day) is going to the state meet in the high jump again, I can't Ue to you ... " George Greenwalt. Costa Mesa High tr1c.k and field coach r .. EYE OPENER ~--Sparta Hal ol fame (~It~• May 13 honalree BRAD LEWIS Daily Pilot Spotts Editor Roger Cori~• 949-574-4223 • Sporh fax: 949-6500170 Sunday,~ 12, 2002 15 / Qilite a Day for _Costa Mes.a junior CdM's Allen, Mesa's Bjelland also among Saturday's girls standouts at CIF Division ill Prelims. IUdwd Dunn 0MYPlDT LONG BEACH -Along with success came apectations. and. for Costa Mesa High junior girls track and field sensation Sharon Day, Saturday's CIF Southern Sectioo Division Ill Preliminaries at Long Beach Qty CoUege were really nothing more than a glorified dress rehearsal for the st.ate meel And that's where the expectations come into play. •5hafon's going to go to the state meet in the high jump again, I can't lie to you,• Costa Mesa Coach George Greenwalt said. ",She's already gone (5-foot-10) this year.· While Day doesn't want to get ahead of herself, the defending CIF Division m high jump champion and third-place state finisher last year can't helped but t.binlt about her future in sports. "1bat'1 the one I focus on,· Day said of the high jump, in which she easily qualified No. 1 (at 5-2 on her only attempt) for the CIF Finals next Satw'day at Cerritos College. "That's the one I do the best in, and go the farthest and the (event) I like the best, too.• Day. coached by her father. Eugene. is expected to repeat as CIF Division m champion. She cleared 5-10 this year at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational, where she placed third. No competitor lo Saturday's field entered with a jump ------better than 5-6. "Every week I 've been getting better in the 400 ... and·this year I started faster than I ended "It didn't take much energy out of me in the high jump.• said Day, who also qualified No. 5 in the 400 meters (59.74) after winning her heal, whlch was contested shortly after her one high jump. Corona d el Mar's Allison BraVt'llerqualified last year .. . " No. 2 in the high jump at 5-2. CdM's Step ha ni e Kendrlch dJd not Shllron Day Costa Mesa junior qualify at 5-0. Day, who also competed in the 200 (26.04) and placed a oooquaJJfy1ng 12th and ran on Mesa's nonquallfy1ng 1,600 relay, clocked a personal-best 57 .6 ln the 400 at the Paclflc Coast League Finals. She finished thlrd last year in the CIF Division Ill Finals and missed the Maiten Meet by two spots. "Every week I've bee n getting better in the 400 ... and this year I started faster than I ended last year,· said Day, also a soccer standout. Another top-notch effort Saturday came from Corona del Mar senior distance lta.Ddout and Stanford-bound Julie Allen, who qualified No. 1 ln the 3,200 (10:55.70) and No. 2 lo the 1,600 (5:12.55). Costa Mesa sophomore Ou:i1tine Bjelland qualified tb1rd in the 1,600 (5:15.79) and won her heat. Undlay Flacks of Harvard-Westlake potted the qukkelt 1,600 time (5:06.06). •She Just wanted to get some work done and get home.• Corona del Mar Co6cb BW Sumner said of Allen, who opted not to nm the 800. ·we pulled her out ot the 800 (prior to the prelims), and. booeltly. the mile and two mile are pretty easy wins for her. Without IOUnding too egoUtUcal, for Julie it w• fust a day at the otftce. • ~ Bjelland also qualified sixth in the 3,200 lo 11:29.58, while two more Newport·MH• District athletes advanced to the Hna1s lo that event - eighth quallfier Becky Cummins of CclM ( 11 :40.88) and ninth quallfier D6ana RoMte ol EltaDde (11:43.01). Almolt IWf the HeJd lo the 3,200 ftalll nat SeturdaY wW be oompriMd ol dllbkt rwmen. Bjellend edded • third individual qualfytDg time tn the 800 (2:14.13), tn wbktl lbl wa1 Mb and woe bs beat. but Qreimwalt Mid the wtl1 ec:ratch tlllll ..-mdOON•d1• OD tbe 1,800 11Dd3,200. ·'lbole ... -rMm,. Gremwalt lllddlllltopllmm ...... •aw 8't ........ d...., ... , .. ..... __ _... ..... Alm .. ... ,_.CllllL11,_ .... _. ....... ......................... IP d 'lllilllllGIMlr• "0 ........... :-: HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD OAJlY PILOT PHOTOS BY SEAN HILLER Estanda's Humberto Rojas (left) on the way to victory ln his 1,600-meter heat;. above, Costa Mesa's Christine Bjelland eases to a win in her 1,600 heat ln 5:15.79. COWGE BASEBALL 'Eaters squeeze out 10-6 ,victory over Hornets Sacramento State battles Anteaters to 5-5 tie through · four, but UC Irvine pulls. away in the late innings ANTEATER BALLPARK -T his was supposed to give the UC Irvine SCOlllOAll . , baseball team a little bit of breathing room in the hotly contes- ted Bag West Cont· erence race. Sacramento St. 6 But Sacrdmento AntMtl9n 10 State, which entered the three-game senes Fnday with an 0- 15 conference record. has hardly perfonned IJke a cellar-dweller. A 4-2 wrnner m Fnday's opener. Sacramento Stole's Hornets fought to a 5-5 standoff through four innings Saturday night before the host Anledters tinally got busy and pulled away for a 10-6 V1ctory. to unprove to 30-22. 11-6 m the Bag West Sacramento State (19-30. 1-16) pounded out 11 hits, mduding three doubles, a tnple and home run against UCI pitching. Matt Anderson went 3 for 4 with a run scored and four RBis. and Jaime Martinez went 2 for 5 wtth a home run to spark the 'Eaters' 12-hit attack. The two teams vie today at Anteate r Ballpark. starting at 1 p.m. llG WIST <OtlfBEIKI Rojas sets pace UC llMNE 10, 5ACR'lil8'TO ST. 6 ~bylnnlngl Sacramento St. 100 400 001 · 6 11 1 UC Irvine 122 010 13ll -10 12 2 Plouffe, Turner (4), CodtoviCh (7). Deck• (8) and Wilson; Swanson. French (6) and Millef. w -Swanson. 8-4. l · PloYffe. 4-7. SY· French (1). 28 -Brown (S). Oani (5), U!Vief' (S), 311 • Reim« (S). HR -Brown (S), MartiMz (UCJ). Corona del Mar'• Julle Allen (above) and Krluertn Canary (below) qa.allfled for the CIP Plnall Saturday. Allen won bN 1,800 beat In 5:12.55 (second overall) and Canary, teen here going over the 11-foot plateau ln the pole vault. Milly advanced. ,. Eagles' junior among few boy qualifiers for the finals. Richard Dunn DAILY PILOT LONG BEACH -The 1,600 meters can tncky. but pacesetter Humberto Rojas of Estancia High seems to have mdstered the four- lap run. Rojas, a 1uruor, pulled away from the field to win his heat and qualified No. 2 in ihe t ,600 to highlig ht Newport-Mesa District boys track and field athletes Saturday in lhe C IF Southern Section Division 111 Preliminanes at Long Beach City College. Rojas, who entered the prelims with the fourth-best qualifying rune (4:28.14), clocked a 4:23.40 and hopes to improve tus personal best (4: 17) next Saturday in the C IF Division Ill "It was just like a workout today. I just wanted to try to qualify ... Finals at Cerri t os College. "(l W8Sjusl like a workout today. I 1ust wanted to try to qualify,· said Rojas, who earned a Humberto Rojas fourth-place Estancia junior medal in the 1,600 last year tn the C IF Finals a nd placed slxth in the Masters Meet, but missed qualifying for the state meet by a second and has set hls sights on tale this year. •That's the goal. to get to state.• added Rojas, who stayed with the pack in the first lap Saturday. then tried to set the pace in the second lap, before pulling away in the third and winning easily. •u you go out too fast in the first lap, you'll bave nolhlng left for the second lap and you'll only be trying to recover in the third and fourth,• Rojas said. ·rm not really comfortable that I'll go to (the CIP Ftna.11) and win it. It will be a battle up front. but the last 100 meters I'll try to win it.• Rojas, who established bl• pertonal belt ttm year In tbie Orange County Cb&mpk>nlihlp1 at nabul'o Hill•, where he finlahed thlrd, dropped the 800 before tb• CIP PNllml becaUM ol a oaQging ION dgbt blp. •Jt ldnd of pops." llojM Mid. • Jt kind ol bwta ... .._.Ue>rmonlll&mda'll,800 '*Y.•cld~C « wboald ~ •-n ,,_. t lliatla) .. .... 3,200 c..... .... Mrl Clll'lll .... ..-•wr••,= .... JC BASEBALL STEVE MCCIV.NK I OAl.Y N.OT Today's starter ll Matt ClantoO.: Bucs thmnp Glendale, 9-4 Orange Coast College is one victory away from a berth in the Southern California Championships. GLENDALE - Orange Coast College shut host Glendale off with a 9-4 baseball deds1on in the Southern California Regionals, which means the Pirates (31-12) must ,.,._ win one of a ~ potential two games ln the double-elimination townameol today at Casey Stengel Park. agalnlt Palomar or Glendale Mall C1antan (6-4) gets the ClllJ todey m the opener after Justin Az:ze'I 90lid at&rt Saturday. Aue gave up eeven b1tl and 9lrUCk out m before Kyle Allen r9lieYed In the seventh iDNng 1be b6CJ Idle w• at the~ wblN Kyle Stanley and Jeremy LabmeM e.dl ~ two-nm..._.and a,. Hamon hll a IOlo lhot. ,,_. ... .., ...... -.-... ~ , the~· 144*.a.dr. ..... ,... • ansu-.~w11ciaa...., HIFTDll ... 3 for$ wtlb two IW IODNd; 16 Sunday, May 12, 2002 "SPORTS . I' baily Pilot •IFS Pirates mix it up with the he~vyweights , . CdM girls sparkle Bowlus, Mann and Jendruslna make national team Orange Coast goes up against varsity crews of Michigan, Georgetown, Marist, Colgate and Ithaca in men's eight finals at Princeton-based rowinV invitational. Corona del Mar ~ Hlgh's girls distin· ,6'tt. guished a.,.. themselves with strong efforts in every direction, leaving their coach , Dot,g Volding, in a happy mood as the Sea Kings closed out their swimming compeUtion at the CIF Division n Finals at Belmont Plaza Saturday. Former Corona ~ ... del Mar High water polo stand- out Garrett Bowlus Orange Coast I 4'> I College men's crew, amid the e lite or college . rowing and within the shadows of Princeton University, rows at 3 p.m . today, despite its freshman-sophomore status, in the men's varsity eight finals, vying against four-year schools Michigan. Georgetown, Marist, Colgate and Ithaca College after advan cing through earlier rounds on the ~.000-meter course at the Avaya Championship Regatta. "We're still in it,• said Coach Dave Grant. "It's hard to believe. You can't imagine the nwnber of major schools with their stuff packed up and leaving. We're getting au kinds or respect.· Sierra Caldwell is the coxswain and her lineup, from No. 1, includes Mike Krueger, Alan 1\.vigg. Jesse Waldowski, Brian Scheele, Gmts Salaks, Matt Heitbrink, Chris Pope and Stuart Blau. Also vying toddy, at t 1:20 a.m .. is the men 's freshman novice eight, whfch will be dueling the likes or Michigan, Vuginia, UC San Diego. Bates College and Ithaca College. Caldwell is the coxswain 111 this boat, as well, with the crew consisting or Andrew Blair, Nick 0 ' Antoni, Tom Redouty, Chris Lentini, John Zeiger, Will Harris, Ryan Costelloe and John Erickson. It's Orange Coast's final competition prior to the Bucs' invitation to the Henley on the Thames in England July 2-7. USTA -Sanctioned Events Include: Open/6.5 Men's and Women's Doubles Open/6.5 Mixed Doubles Men's 35 and Over Open Men's Open/6.5 Singles And new this '!f!Br ... Women's Open/6.5 Singles "I'm really proud of them,• said Voiding. "They were work.horses.• Freshman Jordan Anae, sophomore Kim McKay and junior Brittany Bowlus formed the 1-2-3 punch which led to an eighth-place team finish behind champion Riverside Poly. Anae had personal bests in the 100 freestyle (54.20) and 100 backstroke (59.03), the latter an All-American consideration time. McKay was eighth in the 200 free and 500 free, clocking a personal best in the 200 (1 :58.63) and a 5:19.50 in the 500. Bowlus went 25.56 in the 50 free for seventh place, and was 15th in the 100 free (55.99). Christina Hewko clocked a personal-best 25.30 for 11th in the 50 free, and Vivian Liao was 13th iti the 50 (25.57) and 16th in the 100 free (56.06). In the 200 and 400 free relays. Anae, McKay, Liao and Bowlus clocked an AJl- Amerlcan consideration 1:42.07 for fifth place in the 200, and matched their prelims time exactly in the 400 with a 3:42.62. finishing seventh. Corona de!• Mar boys competing in the consolation rounds were Sherwin Kim in the 50 and 100 free, along with the 200 free relay team of Kim, James Strack, Bobby Messenger and Matt Mayer. DHPSEA U'IUUAT'S <Mn Newport L8ndlng. 8 ~ 125 ~ 4 whit• wabm, 28 barf'~ 214 Qlico i.a., 12 Ynd bMs. 9 ICUlpln, ~ rockflth. 7 lheep- hNd. 31 wNWflsh. 85 blue perch, 11 bonito, llwl~perch. • Up to $18,000 of Prize Money 1illtlle for the Open/6.5 Div and'current CdM product John. Mann, along with Newport Harbor star Steven Jendrusina, have made the USA Water Polo junior national team. Bowlus, who now plays for UCLA, will be contributing as center forward, as will Mann. while Jendrusina, who's at UC San Diego, will play driver. The trlo were among 22 of 38 players who were selected after a camp at Newport Halbor. The team will be preparing . for summer action which begins with the Moscow Cup in Moscow, Russia, in June. The team will host the Junior Pan American Ga.mes from August 11-18 in Boca Raton, Fla. -by Steve Virgen UCI finishes 17th I The UC Irvine ~ women's golf team finished 17th at 0 . NCAA West Re~- lonal held al the Stanford Golf Course Saturday. Pepperdine (289-303-291) and UCLA (296-299-288) tied for first in the 21-team tout- nament with a 19-over 883. The Bruins shot a tournament low 288 Saturday to catch Pepperdine and tie for first. UCI was 17th with a three- day total or 950 (326-311-313). UCI freshman Walailak Satarak shot a 3-over 75 Saturday to place 15th with a total or 223 (78-70-75). Freshman Stella Lee was 50th at 234 (79- 79-76), followed by freshman Sunny Lee (85-81-82) and freshman ShelJy Raworth (84- 84-80) who were tied at 95lh with a 248. Junior Karlie Ward shot an 83 on the final round for 99th with a 249 (85-81-83). 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Margarefl won by a comlortable margin. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Celebrating the Daily Pilot's Athlete of the Week series TODAY NEJSHA HoAci&.AND ~ Orange Coast ~ swimming Dues fall in semis Orange Coast ~ College's Veronica Sommer and Step- hanie Chang ran lnto an old nemesis in the semUinals of the State.-Com- munity College Women's Tennis Tournament Saturday at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad. Long Beach CC's Rosie Schoeps and Eileen Franca· vandera, who had beaten the OCC team in the Southern Regional, did it again with a 6- 1, 6-3 victory. SCHEDULE use-.u. College • SKrtmento St.ete at UC lfvlne. 1 p.m. COmmunlty college. Orange Coast et Southern Regional Pla)'offs. et Casey Stengel Field, vs.. Glendale °' PelorMr, noon. a.w College men .00 women • Orange COISt It AV/t'il Championship Re91tt.a. West Windsor, N.J. SEAN HILLER I DALY Pl.OT Corona del Mar high jumper Allison Brawner dean the bar In quallfytng effort. BOYS CONTINUED FROM 15 200 (22.85), considering he didn't start running the event until about a month ago. Ringstrom was the eighth qualifier in the event. Other boys who competed but did not advance included CdM shot putters Joe Barber (20th at 43 feet, 9 inches) and J ustin Wald (27th at 41-83/•)1 discus throwers Barber (12th at 137-8) and Wald (17th at 121· 11)1 110 high hurdlers C brll Carpenter of CdM (16th ln 15.95) and Jason Johnston of Estancia (32nd lo 16.83); Johnston in the long jump (19· 10); and 3,200 runners Alex Cabuantes of Estancia (19th in t0:2t .77) and Irwin Sal.a.s of ea.ta Mesa (31st ID 10:41 .27). GIRLS CONTINUED FROM 15 second ln her beet, and CdM'a MelilN Swlg9rt quaUfted ninth int.be 400 (1:00.11). ID albs a.Id ..-, CdM'I Kdllldn canaiy amhed tied for second .. tbe pole ... at l t.() '° lldvmcetotbelnilll, wbll Mme Junior Beverty AJne qualifled ...,mlb ID tbe llbat put (33-3112). eonma del Man t,eoo re1ay tMa of sophomore KJmle Kramer, sopboaon Sara a... --IC.a Mone wt aDcior ..,...,.. • ...._.a, • .......... in ••. 87 • CdMrunner · rings surprise Chris Ri119strom emerges, qualifies in the 200 for Sea Kings at CIF Prellms Saturday. LONG BEACH -Corona del Mar High boys track and field athlete Chris Ringstrom opened the sprtng competing exclualvely in field events. Then, early ID the season, Cd.M Coach BW Sumner told Ringltrom that the team was •ma bind this year• and needed h1m to help in the sprints. "Last year as a freshman, Ringstrom competed in no nmning events ... but this year we talked him l.nto doing the sprints,• Sumner said. Sumner added that RiDgltrom began competing In the 200 •about 30 or 40 dayw ago• and, hOW', wW be on center atage in that event nm Saturday in tbe CIF Southern Sedion Div11ion ill Finals at~ College. In addition to the 200, R.ingltrom competed on the Sea Kings' nonquaUtying 400 and 1,600 relays Saturday l.n the CIP Division m Prelimlnarie9 at Long 8eacb aty c.ou.g.. "Chris Rlngstrom'1 our ~ swprtle. He auD1 out Of nowhere,• Sumner Mid. •Ant, we c5oWdn't get aybOdy ID nm .. the spdnll, and now we've got a guy ID tine~ ewma, including both relayw). Here's• guy wbo wem~ nadDg any events, and now be'• runnlDg 1D tbe three in tbe CIP PNUma.· In tbe 200, R.ingltrom docked a penonal-belt 22.85 to advance to tbe ftnall. •He'I the f.-t 300-aMW namer ww'ft Md ID about eight J9llft, • Sumner Mid. nlmiDg to ..... ao,c., wbo WM Uoa .... )WDpir. 1t.1.GiiAW1 .... ID r. tM Sea IQDil' IAIOO ....,, ...__ " ,... ... .,... ......... '** .............. . • .,._,_,_ ...... afMI .......... ll .. 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IOSlcle h~ POOi pauo 3640 5th "' $2100, !Qt 949- g2251mo 949~22« Newpoft ltelghts -38f 1~ OOll1j)lllely Avail Now 38r 2Sa hOuse r , NW wfldow$/lca den 1g Cledt. pvt bch, new cabonets/SlovelOWfW/O pamt. $2iQo Cf" ·-. etc Lie t4M7H336 1car gar, lg tncd yTd & patlO $1700mo 949-290§333 l''°~n1 BRAHD NEWI FABULOUS dlt nome wldual mmer Br. 2 58a, all 3c gar, btlUIJUy UJ>9faded tllrought WfO, ~ lllcid. S1950m KLEIN m-70Me4t 11210 E'Sldl 1 Br 181 CoCllgl ~Uyour S9t5t'mo I 17th 23rd St (let/) Caft Carol agt. uwwallled 949·574·1848 Uem1 tbe easy E'SIDE Ou1et, remodeled way!Plat;;ea rownhOme ~ ap1 28r. cl.aulfled all I \llBa, CO'fllr ~ = ""'41yl ~lt25 l! lse ·1 (949) 642-~678 172 HOUSU1COC10S FOR l8T IRVINE Cl.ASS 28r study ~ Office. 2ftl$. 3 Mis. WNY belutlful, gated, pvi on palk S2200/mo. 949·718~ 1··:M I 281 2Vl8I. 2·S1y. VIM al ocean. on mNdo# ~ aprl,~jaC. Ip, :fi $1 mo t4M31iQ 1 One Block lo I/le Wiier 3Br 2Ba, upper an<! IOwer deck. 2au r.g, refer. WID. 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Townhme new catpetlpaklt, WID hk14JS, 2 car p4mg, f::· ~ aat $2200 94 73-7 llotel MANAGERS t SPECtAL• $20 Off WITH AD (Must prewc lhil Ad) 23S rms & kilctlenltll. SillJalld on bNutifully land&Caj)t(t orounoe FEATURES: 24·Hour Lobby/Olrecl dial phones/Free HBO, ESPN & OlscJPool & JICUZll. GUM( laun- dry C1olt 10 405 & SS ~ Mil'• from 0 c Flirgldl. ~ Ind bdls. Walking dlt· ·~ 10 5hopt Ind ,..taur1n1s COSTA MESA MOTOO INN 'JZr7 Hlwtlor 8"'d PllOne Mtt45 41.0 TODAY'S SUNDAY PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Old caale town 6 "Fernando"group 1 o Cleaned house 15 Speet 20 Rower l*1 21 Wing d (2-wm.) 22 More than two t 23 Cuzco bulldors 24 Ham it up 25 Tiny 26 Cu•tvate 27 Bellyac:n. 28 lJke hr9'<!¥00d 300bhge 32 Notus 33 Hocktr1 arenM 35 Flight dtr 38 PerGuade 311 Mine Vield 4'<> JAMA Sl.lbsctl>efs 41 Apphaflce stor• display <!. t.oolc as II 47 Little dog 48 Llghtntng bypl'odUct 49 Feo lnspectorc 52 Cll.itctl 54 St1t11e 55 NetWOl1h 57 Blues swiger James - 58 -Valentine of TV 80 Kitdlen WHI 62 Elegant WI ap 63 Bleated &4 Cpl and Sgt 65 Avila swnt 66 Inhale 88 Lu.wry lu1 89 Actress -Dawn Chong 70Sneaklng SUlp!Oon 73 Tummy mutelM ,.. Handle n Grit> the phone 81 s.Jes agent 112 Blntwlgtlt Hiler 83 Nettle 8C l.Mg• Mlghts 86 Run up • rab 87 Uty maid ot A.SWllll 8lil Pa111ter Pablo - ;~ort>tt: r : nr President 97 IUbllilUte 100 nvnon phrues 103 • bre9d J04 Ct08US th• er.-~ Prolla lalae , 09 Miiie bee 110 Is on the team 111 -out (llCUlped b y) 112 S1orm dram. 113 Regulallon 114 Spiled Iha pl.fleh 11e ElleCa'degrees 111 Blasting ma1et1a1 1 18 Mountain pass , 1a ·oood gr1e11· 121 Brownle'sorg 122 Mont nelghbol' 124 Egg -yung 125 OptlmlSllC 128 -Clalre, W1 128 SnapshOI 130 Voodoo llave 132 Holel Wiier 137ESPN-* 142 Strung along (2 wos ) 1 "3 Pref•enoe 1 44 A.It lean r1Y91 145 Spud state 148 Mount the I08pbox 147 -Mermand~ 148 C809f -Ote;.won 149 On no OOC81lon 150 lJtjlty room rtiem 151 Connery end o·cuey 152 Briglt colors 153 Welcome ; DOWN I Orlorg 2 wrttten rerillflde< 3 i=.rml "Splr it 4 Round container !5 A.IUkan language e Thinlt highly d - 7 Talks 100 treety 8 Cap vtsor " More skill ul 10 Matoon 11 Swats 12 Claplon and Heiden 13 Senor 1 coin 1.c ensue Wllh 15 VIPs· uaneport 18.Baltery polls 17 Rose Bowl org 18 lanl permkled to 19 To be, to Brutus 21 Beh1nd, on a ship 29 Frightens n1e& 31 Almy meal 34 ·--Aambl1n' Man· 36 Audrt aces 37 A9moll9 from office 38 Lhasa - 41 Very to Pierre 42 Caigo nauler 44 To be, to Balzac 45 Ps yctle s beloll.tl 46 Chatty $14rling 48 Livy s roao 49 Oreat S~ Ll!ke loolle l50 Mour01noua 51 Pop 52 Empnarhlzee 63 Hymns of praise 56 Napoleon'& island 57 Scalf• down (2 we11 l ea New Yoill cagen. 50Plmplet e 1 CNef ex.ec: 153 Rum soaltecl cake 850az• tn Painter.' st1pports ea Telegrlph COCIO 70 V•Katlon 71 Md neighbor 72 Cl9an Dir org 75 Dogie calehetl 78 Reprir.led 78 Ad._.«y 79 Pasture grazer 80 Stimpy's buddy 82 Olo9sy !*nl 85 Moon Md 1un 88 Com~ symbol 90 Homef'I tale 91 Populatlon cerur 92 Japan-poll 94 Had been Wonned 98 Sappt,o'I .,... 98 Be an aocomploe 100 Not wortdng 101 Wetlfi9ome IMk 102 Minou1i nelghbof 103 Telfful request 104Aytrap 108 Coris1rvctlon toy 107 Keogh al1.-na1J11a1 106Catctl a glrnpee 11 o Den "' Gateway war• 112 Haugtity people 115 The ctills 118 Wiily remark 117 Jungle drum (hyph ) 120 Take•-)' rank 122 Bleach 123 Alpine calls 12.cCounterte .. 125 Booklhop brOWS« 127 N Capp dl...aer 128 Tuntlsh VIP 129~awwd 130 Uk• city real emte 131 Cake de<:orallon 132 Clump ol dirt 133 Monsieur, In B•lln 134 •Let'• call It --· 135 TUtnplll.,, • g 138Hubby 138..llb 139 Ooalie'• feet 140 Quaker pn>noun 141 Put In order Older Style F11mlt1n PIANOS i Coli.ctiblet ·~·-.St ............ 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We believe education is the biggest single factor necessary for a successful future for o~ children. So, we're putting our money where it counts. For every car sold at any Harbor Blvd. . of Cars dealership, we Newport-Mesa School District. So far, we'Ve donated $200,000 this year! We've jist . . . t f I f . . ' ' . ' 1 1.\IU'A~ :·,I I 1·' l ' •tl•J.t.t.11"'1H• . . ' ' Sunday~ 12, 2002 19 . .. .. .. JEFF & LYLEEN EWING KAY POLOVINA GLENDA FARREU. COOPl!R & f!ENEY 759.3786 759-3783 759.3774 759.3794 Bu11d1ng site over one acre. p<tvate dock Enioy breathtaking, endless Views and sounds of the sea Estate sized parcel on the main channel with large dock Rare Plan 1 Ocean, bay and city lights views Beautiful upgrades Prime duplex ideel for owner/user or possible condo conversion. L.rge 3 Id ~ office. Hentwood Aoorl, StlilnlM ;ppllanc81 end tTIOf9. A COLDWELL IANKEll NRT COMPANY .. MARJE DEREMIAH 759.3747 RICK LANGEVIN 759.3759 GIGI THOMAS 759.3784 MARILYN READ 711.2711 s10 vi. 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