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What’s Ahead in 2011: Some Old, Some New San Clemente will deal with some continuing issues, but close the books on others in upcoming year E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Target could open on La Pata by the end of 2011, bringing $300,000 in sales tax to the city annually.

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO County flood-control workers dumped huge boulders onto the banks of the San Juan Creek to shore them up during the torrential downpours earlier this month. About 7 a.m., massive erosion was noticed on both banks of the creek just south of Del Obispo Street.

That prompted authorities to call for a voluntary evacuation of about 450 homes, primarily along Alipaz Street. The problem arose when water got beneath huge concrete sheets that line the banks of the normally low-flowing creek. They popped like playing cards and the water easily ate away the earthen banks beneath them.

The potential for flooding also forced the closure of Capistrano’s only post office, just days before Christmas. In the end, though, county crews dumped huge boulders into the creek to patch the banks, and no homes or businesses were damaged.

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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence/Orange County Community Alliance Network, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley were scheduled to conduct a youth community service activity called “Sticker Shock” to prevent underage drinking in Dana Point on Wednesday, December 29 at 10 a.m. Participants were set to visit places where alcohol is sold and place stickers on alcohol multi-packs. Presentations are available to increase knowledge of the techniques advertisers use to get the attention of youth, marketing tactics used to promote alcohol use by youth, new alcoholic products that target youth and other issues related to underage drinking. For more information or to schedule a presentation for your group, contact Terah Glass at 949.595.2288 extension 318, or via email at tglass@canoc.org.

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…City Information on Playa del Norte?

THE LATEST: The City Council will consider erecting poles demonstrating the size and scope of the proposed Playa del Norte project, as well as putting informational material about the project in water bills before the March referendum vote.

Putting up the “story poles” would cost about $9,500 and remain on the North Beach site for no more than two months, according to the staff report for the January 4 meeting.

The council at that meeting will also consider spending $175 per page to send home information about the project, which was approved by the City Council but forced to a public vote by opponents.

The proposed information includes a single page of design and environmental “key points” as well as three pages of financial summary on the project. Among the points: The project’s tallest point is an accent tower at 39.75 feet above grade and the average height just under 30 feet.

The project includes retail, restaurant and office space and altogether totals 48,970 square feet.

The financial statement says the city will spend about $4.5 million in one-time costs to build parking and other improvements, and $119,000 in annual maintenance costs.

But that’s countered, the report says, with an anticipated $1.6 million in annual revenue when the project is built out. Additionally, the developer will pay at least $1 million for city land needed for the project. The actual cost will be 50 percent of the margin between the project value and cost of construction.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio.

FIND OUT MORE: See the agenda and staff reports at the city’s website, www.san-clemente. org. —Jonathan Volzke

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…A Food-Foam Ban?

THE LATEST: A doggy bag may again become a bag, and prices at restaurants might go up a few cents if the City Council gives final approval to an ordinance banning most polystywww.sanclementetimes.com

rene foam-food containers in San Clemente businesses.

The resolution in support of the ban cites environmental reasons, noting that the tourist trade is important to the city’s economy and the polystyrene containers are a common product among litter.

City staff says about 50 cities have made similar moves, and that some businesses have already made the switch voluntarily.

San Juan Capistrano has a policy recommending against the use of the material, but not an outright ban.

Foods prepared or packaged outside of the city are exempt from the ban, as are reusable coolers. Businesses can also get an exemption if they show the ban causes “a severe economic” hardship.

WHAT’S NEXT: The City Council is expected to give final consideration to the measure at its January 4 meeting. The council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio.

FIND OUT MORE: See the agenda and staff report at the city’s website, www.san-clemente.org. —JV

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…All Charges Dropped Against Former Superintendent?

THE LATEST: The 4th District Court of Appeal this month dismissed all charges against former Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent James Fleming, ruling that compiling lists of unhappy parents took very little time, and that there was no evidence he did anything wrong with them.

“In sum, we now hold that because Fleming was within his lawful authority to authorize his subordinates to compile the two lists, his authorizations were not criminal under section 424. Briefly, Fleming was within the proper scope of his authority as superintendant to research the nature of the discontent and unrest in the District at the time,” Presiding Justice David Sills wrote in the 36-page decision.

The lists came from the unsuccessful 2005 recall attempt against all seven trustees.

The drama included a DA raid on the CUSD offices, and Fleming retired in 2006 after 15 years at CUSD and was indicted in 2007.

Fleming and an Assistant Superintendent were charged with theft of public funds—using public employees for political purposes—and similar violations. Since the allegations were filed, the charges had been whittled down to one, and the appellate justices were considering appeals from both Fleming—who wanted the last charge dismissed—and prosecutors who wanted the original charges restored.

The justices said they took the District Attorney’s version of events as fact, too, but the DA simply didn’t prove any wrongdoing.

They also took note of the political discord in the district at the time.

Essentially, the justices accepted that public officials made the lists, but said it was all within Fleming’s duties as superintendent. It was his job, as he argued, to figure out who was unhappy and why. “...the lists could serve the valuable and lawful purpose of allowing superintendent Fleming to actually meet with his critics, learn their grievances, and explain his position to them,” Sills wrote. “After all, we may ask, since when is it criminal for a school superintendent to meet with his critics?”

WHAT’S NEXT: The District Attorney could appeal the ruling. Charges also remain against former CUSD Assistant Superintendent Susan McGill.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard Blog at www.sanclementetimes. com —JV

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…Wall of Recognition?

THE LATEST: The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting nominations for any resident of San Clemente who meets the qualifications to be recognized on the Wall of Recognition for the year 2010.

Nominations will be accepted from nonprofit organizations or 10 or more residents of San Clemente.

The Wall of Recognition was launched by the City Council in 1994 to honor individuals who have dedicated their time to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to the city. It is in the Community Center lobby. Twenty-seven names on the wall.

WHAT’S NEXT: The deadline for submis-

sions is 5 p.m. on February 25.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, contact the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department at 949.361.8237. —JV

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…New Rules for Fire Rings?

THE LATEST: In an effort to improve public safety, reduce negative environmental impacts and minimize nuisance smoke, the city is considering implementing new regulations for using fire rings and barbeques on the beach.

City staff says the changes are expected to not only improve public safety, but reduce disruption to local residents impacted by smoke and help to prevent unintended fires from flying debris or embers.

WHAT’S NEXT: On January 4, 2011, the City Council will discuss the proposed changes at their regular meeting held at 6 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers at 100 Avenida Presidio.

FIND OUT MORE: The staff report is posted on the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org.

For those unable to attend the meeting, email comments to Sarah Over at OverS@san-clemente.org or leave comments on her voicemail at 949.361.8261. —JV

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week With more rain on the way, the city is asking for residents’ help in spotting problems. The city so far has escaped the month’s torrential storms with little damage. Here are some key numbers: Sandbags are available free of charge to residents at City Hall (100 Ave. Presidio) and the City Maintenance Yard (380 Ave. Pico). Sandbags can be filled from a sand pile at the City Maintenance Yard. Limit 25 sandbags per resident. Report maintenance and street problems, such as downed trees, to the Maintenance Division at 949.361.8317. Report flooding and storm drain problems to the Utilities Division at 949.366.1553. Residents can also call the Ocean & Bay Closure and Warning Hotline at 714.433.6400 for the latest status on ocean and bay closures, warnings and advisories in Orange County.

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News Bites

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P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo

Shorecliffs Middle School P.A.L. students and Military Children’s Charity partnered to collected toys earlier this month to donate to the children of Camp Pendleton service members.

Many of the children will not have their mother or father to share the holiday this year due to their deployment, so the P.A.L. students wanted to help spread some cheer and recognize the sacrifice those families are making.

Toys were collected and delivered to the base on December 21.

The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area received a $1,000 donation from Body Awareness Physical Therapy, Inc. The donation will be used to provide scholarships for children to participate in the various sports programs offered at the club, including indoor soccer, volleyball and basketball.

The owner of Body Awareness Physical Therapy, Chrissie Morgan Sulkess, is raising her two young children in San Clemente and sees the value of the programs offered at The Boys & Girls Club. “I feel it is extremely important for our youth to have the opportuChrissie Morgan Sulkess, owner of Body Awareness Physical nity to participate in sports programs such as Therapy donates $1000 to The Boys & Girls Club, accepted the ones offered at the Boys and Girls Club,”

by Kent Campbell, Executive Director. Courtesy photo she said. “They provide much needed physical activity in a time when children are not getting the recommended amounts in school as well as encouraging development of sportsmanship, getting along with others, and decision making. All of which ultimately determines the character of these children as adults.”

The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area serves more than 1,800 members, ages six to 18 with an average daily attendance of more than 300 kids. More than 1,400 kids participate in the sports programs. Other programs offered at the club include character and leadership building, education and career building, health and life skills and the arts.

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From left: Haley Collins, Jessica Herbert, Bailey Jiminez, Caroline Weis, Jessica Kanehl, Hendrix Rendon, and Kirsten McCartney.

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Christmas for the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion (1CEB) started early this year, as a truck loaded with 30 Christmas trees arrived on December 6 to deliver them to families as part of a fundraiser put on by the Laguna Hills Eclipse’s Soccer Club. Larry and Vivian Schwartz of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, with granddaughter Vivian, delivered the first tree to Sgt. Dion Craft and his wife Ashley and son Jiovanni Jaden.

On December 14, elves from San Clemente Presbyterian Church (SCPC) and the city of Cerritos joined together to deliver hundreds of donated presents to be wrapped by 1CEB Battalion Readiness Officer Shantel Zadrozny and her assistants. Later, Santa Claus aka SCPC’s Jon Martin, arrived by fire truck to the screams of children who excitedly jumped into his arms. With a loud Ho, ho, ho, Santa made his way to the reception area where he passed out the presents to the children.

During all of the excitement, photos were taken of the children and their families to send to their husbands/fathers who are 1CEB family Heather Schuhlein and children deployed in the Middle East this Christmas. with Santa Claus at Christmas Party.

SCPC adopted the 1st CEB seven years ago to show its apCourtesy photo preciation for the sacrifices they are making in service to our country. It has helped with the Christmas party for six years and was joined by the city of Cerritos two years ago. In addition to the Christmas party, SCPC members participate in “Prayer Partner” and “Write a Marine” activities. The church also holds semi-annual baby showers, a 4th of July barbecue and fireworks party, an annual battalion Thanksgiving Dinner and delivers Welcome Home Gift Bags to each single Marine returning from deployment. SCPC members also donate furniture for their junior enlisted families, and make themselves available to the families when they are in need. u

u On Sunday, December 13, about 15 children from the Montellano neighborhood in Talega organized a car wash to raise money to be used to “adopt-afamily” in need for the holidays.

The entire block came together.

Cars were backed up down the street and the kids washed nearly 30 cars. Better yet, the outpouring of support for the adopted family was truly in the spirit of giving, resident Alexandra Falk said.

Neighbors brought presents, Courtesy photo cash, and gift cards. Talk about a success, the event raised close to $1500 dollars. This actually allowed our kids to select a second family in need to support. Perhaps the best part of the day was watching the boys and girls really get in the spirit of giving. “They were tired, soaked and very proud to see how they made a difference to others,” Falk said.

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City and Community Calendar

Saturday, January 1

949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

3rd Annual Polar Bear Plunge

Toastmasters

Thursday, December 30

10 a.m. Gather at Calafia Beach in San Clemente for a cold swim in the ocean to raise money for people in Malawi, Africa. 400 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, www.y-malawi.org.

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361.8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Monday, January 3

Wednesday, January 5

General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Community Development in

School’s Back Capo Unified schools are

Kiwanis Meeting

the 2nd Floor Conference Room. 910 Calle Negocio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

back in session. www.capousd.org.

Seniors’ New Year’s Eve Party 12 p.m. Celebrate the New Year with entertainment and more at the Senior Center.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Spanish Conversation

Friday, December 31

German Speaking Group

City Offices Closed San Clemente City offices will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 through the following week. www.san-clemente.org.

11 a.m. Meet at Café Calypso for coffee and conversation. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.9803.

2 p.m.–4p.m. Every Monday at Café Calypso.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.

Tuesday, January 4 Quarterly Growl Testing

NYE at the Casino 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. San Clemente Historical Society presents a New Year’s Eve bash at the historic Casino with dinner, dancing, live entertainment and more. Tickets $100 each (limited). 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.493.5561, www.sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

County School of the Arts presents a musical dinner show featuring Yale University’s female A Cappella group, Proof in the Pudding, and the SOCSA Choir singers at the DP Community house. Tickets $30 each (dinner and show). 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 714.715.1783, www.SOCSArts.org.

Don’t be alarmed: Quarterly Growl Tests of the City of San Clemente Community Alert Sirens will be conducted during working hours on January 4 – 6. www.san-clemente.org.

SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega,

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12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

Golf Course Committee Meeting

SC Rotary Club

7 p.m. Ole Hanson Fireside Room.

949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

12 p.m. Irons in the Fire, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

UPCOMING: January 17

French Conversation Club 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Cafe Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Study session in Council Chambers; NO regular meeting (cancelled). 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, January 6

New Year Community Fitness Challenge San Clemente Personal eightweek fitness and nutrition program/contest from Jan. 17 to March 11 where you work out at lest 3x a week and compete with teammates like on TV’s “Biggest Loser.” The person who loses the most wins $500. Cost of training is $197 per month; nutrition consultation and participation in fitness challenge are free. Rancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club, 111 Vista Montana, San Clemente, 949.929.0140, www.sanclementepersonaltrainer.com.

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2011: Some Old, Some New San Clemente will deal with some continuing issues, but close the books on others in upcoming year

The North Beach area of San Clemente has generated controversy for years and will be the subject of a special election in March. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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ike trudging through the snow, 2011 will see San Clemente slowly moving forward on issues that have hung over the city for months, if not years. Some will resemble little storms, others patches of the warm sunshine on the city’s famous beaches.

Playa Del Norte Discussion and debate over the redevelopment of North Beach goes back for years. The City Council in 2005 identified the area as a top priority for revitalization, and Costa Mesabased LAB Holdings was ultimately selected as the project’s developer.

Voters got their first say about the project in an advisory vote in 2008. The ballot asked: “Should the City approve the LAB North Beach project, with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, consisting of retail and restaurant uses, and public areas on City-owned property, including the triangular North Beach parking lot area, subject to: conforming to North Beach Parking and Traffic Master Plans, City scenic view policies, and land sale price based on City-approved direction?”

That question, Measure W on the ballot, received a “yes” from 53.4 percent of the voters.

The City Council approved it in July of this year, at a meeting that stretched to 2 a.m. and included testimony from more than 70 residents. Lori Donchak, Joe Anderson and Jim Dahl supported the project, which was opposed by Bob Baker and Wayne Eggleston.

“I think this project is more of a vision and a partnership

than a dollar deal,” Dahl said at the time. “It’s got heart and soul. We’ve missed a lot of real opportunities in this city in the last 30 to 40 years. However, I wholeheartedly support the project and think it’s time to move forward.”

Opponents quickly filed the necessary signatures to qualify a referendum. In September, the Playa del Norte was back before the City Council, this time as council members set the referendum election for March 8.

The Playa Del Norte project is a nearly 50,000 square-foot commercial development that will offer new restaurants, office space, and places to shop on the Triangle Site that is an area mostly used for public parking. The development will also extend into two other nearby plots owned by the city—the Marblehead site and a lot that runs next to El Camino Real.

One of the key points of debate is how much the LAB will pay for a city-owned parcel. Opponents say the developer is not paying enough, but the actual cost isn’t set yet. According to the city: The LAB will pay 50 percent of the margin between the project value and the cost of construction. The value of the project will be determined by a certified appraiser three to seven years after construction. In no event, the city says, will the price be less than $1 million.

Aside from the price, some say the project is just too big and doesn’t fit the area. Supporters counter that Ole Hanson himself set the land as commercial, and the project will help spread economic success to the entire area.

The voters get the final say on March 8. The November council election, which saw challenger Jim Evert replace incumbent Joe Anderson and newcomer Tim Brown get a seat as Eggleston decided not to run, isn’t much of an indicator: Evert supports the project, as did Anderson, and Brown

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opposes it, as did Eggleston.

The advisory vote was close, 53 percent to 47, so the only sure bet is the issue will continue to be debated even after March 8.

Expanding the Library So what if Amazon just announced the Kindle has become its top-seller, ever, even surpassing the Harry Potter books. San Clemente’s Library is thriving, and bursting at the seams.

With the intensification of technology, conventional libraries have changed in the 30 years since the San Clemente library was built. We are fortunate to have space available that can be combined with the current library space rather than having to acquire land and construct from scratch. The goal is to beautify and modernize the facility to meet current and future needs. Our new library will have something to offer everyone in our community—both young and old—and will encompass an educational center of vast literary resources, technology, Internet, audio/video tools, reference section, a children’s learning center and more. Consistent with our village feeling, it is a priority that the library maintain its social flavor as a place to gather and grow, epitomizing the centerpiece of our vibrant community.

San Clemente’s rapid population growth over the past decade from 50,000 residents to nearly 70,000 has the library busting at the seams. Even open seven days a week—when few others in the county are—doesn’t ease the demand.

At 9,800 square feet, the San Clemente Library is below the average branch size of other libraries in the county system.

The San Clemente Library has a square foot per capita that is substantially below the recommended spatial allocation set by the county more than 20 years ago. And it wasn’t built to www.sanclementetimes.com

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The city in 1980 contributed $800,000 toward construction of the library, with the county paying the rest. The city owns the building.

In 2010, the OCPL’s Davis Company Study (Orange County Public Libraries Facilities and Financing Study, June 2010) evaluated the branch resource allocation formula as a means of guiding the distribution of library resources and strengthening equity in how resources are allocated among members of the system. This study has been instrumental in helping us understand how justified the need is for an improved library in San Clemente.

The library is just under 10,000 square feet and would grow to 14,500 with the planned expansion. The project’s cost is estimated at $1.6 million. Of that, $600,000 is typical library maintenance expenses paid by the county. For the remaining $1 million: $643,000 will come from county fees collected from the Talega development; $250,000 from the city collected in the Marblehead Coastal Development Agreement and $200,000 raised by the San Clemente Friends of the Library.

Vista Hermosa Park It may seem odd to group the opening of a Target with plans for a sports park that will also include a miniature golf course, aquatics facility and Orange County’s first surf-able wave pool, but it’s all part of the plan.

When the city was laying out plans for the Vista Hermosa park, leaders identified a parcel on La Pata to house a commercial development with the idea the sales tax created on that parcel would help pay for the ongoing maintenance costs of the park, Mayor Lori Donchak said.

The 142,000-square foot Target is expected to not only generate $300,000 a year in sales tax revenue, it should also create 200 new jobs when it opens—perhaps at the tail end of 2011. Target, selected from more than 40 businesses that sought to buy the land, is paying about $14 million for the land. Proceeds are helping to pay the $23 million price tag for the 47-acre park.

The park will include include three baseball fields, two soccer fields with synthetic turf and one football field with synthetic turf—and all lighted nonetheless. Add to that, a large multi-purpose field with a meadow mix, an aquatics center boasting two pools and other facilities, the universally accessible (UA) playground Courtney’s SandCastle, two bathrooms for the athletic fields and another equipped to serve the needs of the UA playground.

Although planned for more than six years, the sports park details continued to be tweaked to meet residents’ concerns about solar panels and lighting.

The first few months of 2011 should see some dramatic changes as the park begins to take shape—the pool house will go up, the pools will be plastered and synthetic turf will start to go down.

The city is 2011 will also pick the name of the sports park—suggestions are being sought from residents now.

The Budget Yep, we’re paying more to park at the beach but we still have the Island Nights concerts.

Balancing the budget is never easy.

San Clemente has weathered the economic storm better than some of its municipal neighbors, though. As City Man-

Construction is underway at the sports park on Vista Hermosa. Photo by Jasmine Smith

ager George Scarborough explained to the council during a recent meeting: The city doesn’t have the big-ticket salestax generators like the car dealerships in Capistrano and luxury hotels in Dana Point, so that keeps the city immune from wild swings, high or low.

The council in June adopted a balanced budget for fiscal 2011.All funds revenues and expenditures, including fund balances, total $187.9 million. Excluding fund balances, revenues for all funds are $109,741,570 and expenditures, otherwise known as the adopted budget, total $112,611,260.

The budget includes money to ensure the Pier Bowl Landscape, Lighting and Sidewalk Improvement project will be fully funded by the redevelopment agency. The city’s General Fund for 2011 reflects total revenues of $48,411,920 and total expenditures of $49,534,510.

Overall, the General Fund revenues dip only slightly from 2010 to 2011, Scarborough says in his budget report to the council.

Property taxes again represent the city’s single-highest source of income for the city, totaling $23.3 million. The estimated amount is a 4.25 percent decrease from the original 2010 budget, based on advice from city consultants.

And if you ever think that what happens in Sacramento doesn’t affect you in San Clemente—the state “borrowed” $2.2 million in property taxes from the city—money due to be returned in 2013.

The second-highest source of city revenue is sales tax.

The city budgeted $6.6 million in sales-tax revenue for 2010, a modest increase of $100,000 over 2010, Scarborough says.

The budget, Donchak said, will continue to be a key

After some construction delays, the Senior Center and Fire Station is expected to open downtown by summer 2011.

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story in 2011.

“The Sports Park is a big story, but the other one for me is the continuing economic care and feeding of the city,” Donchak said. “We have to keep encouraging people to buy and shop local to support our homegrown businesses.”

And as far as that parking-fee increase—from $1 an hour to $1.50—that’s expected to generate $240,000. Not exactly pocket change.

Updating the General Plan San Clemente’s current General Plan—a broad roadmap to the city’s growth and development—has held up well since last adopted in 1993. But it also shows the high school being moved off Pico, a second pier being built at North Beach and nothing where Forster Ranch and Talega are now.

San Clemente needs a new plan. That was one of the first things Donchak told the City Manager when she was elected in 2006.

The process is underway now. A 25-member General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) is working on the document with city staff, going over plans for traffic, housing, commercial space, even bicycle lanes and trails.

The plan is due to be adopted in early 2012, so the “heavy lifting” will be done throughout 2012, Donchak said. The plan will set the vision for the downtown, discuss whether the city should seek out colleges for the town and where they should go, even what the policy should be on electric neighborhood vehicles and how they should be accommodated. Public art, a potential I-5 rail tunnel and the toll road are all part of the discussions, too.

The public is called on to participate in many phases of the two-year project, so those interested should watch the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org for details.

More than just laying out the city’s future, Donchak hopes the General Plan process can help reunite a fractured community.

“When people are disagreeing, it usually signals that it’s time for a change,” Donchak said. “If we get this right, hopefully a lot of factions can come together.”

And that could be the biggest news of 2011.

On the Bubble The new downtown Senior Center and Fire Station—the first fire station in town west of the freeway—is due to open in June. The $4.3 million project suffered a timing setback in June when the original contractor, Gamut Construction, notified the city it could not finish the work. The project was bonded, however, and that allowed for work to continue on the 7,851 square foot Fire Station and 7,963 square foot Senior Center at 121 Avenida Victoria. SC December 30, 2010–January 5, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 7

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By JONATHAN VOLZKE

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Tuesday, December 28 PETTY THEFT REPORT Avenida Del Presidente, 2600 Block (12:44 p.m.) A former hotel guest reported her jewelry was stolen. She made the report from Virginia.

PATROL CHECK Mariposa, 100 Block (11:49 a.m.) Folks playing football in the street were yelling at vehicles trying to pass.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida San Juan, 300 Block (11:54 a.m.)

A young man approached a resident and asked if he wanted to participate in a contest for college, then left.

DISTURBANCE Calle Rica, 300 Block (11:19 a.m.) A resident complained about jackhammering in the neighborhood. The caller said it had been going on for months.

FOUND ADULT Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (6:39 a.m.)

A woman, possibly a transient, said she was stuck in San Clemente and needed to get to her board and care home in San Diego.

FOLLOW UP REPORT El Camino Real, 3700 Block (2:39 a.m.) A caller who had made an earlier domesticdispute complaint wanted to take it back.

They’d both had “a little” too much to drink, the caller told dispatchers. The woman earlier had requested a deputy after the incident and reported the man had taken her items and left in a Volvo.

her out on a balcony and she was trying to break the door to get back in. She ultimately left. Deputies had been out there earlier, too.

DRUNK DRIVING Costa Maritima/Camino Forestal (7:29 p.m.) A young male driver in a black Lexus pulled over to the side of the road after swerving a bit.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 400 Block (7:13 p.m.)

A business wanted a screaming woman removed from the parking lot.

WELFARE CHECK Avenida del Poniente, 100 Block (5:21 p.m.) A man requested deputies check on his 25-year-old ex-wife, who had their young son. She was over Christmas day, and he noticed she had fresh cuts on her arms, which he suspected she inflicted herself.

DISTURBANCE East Avenida Pico/Avenida Vista Hermosa (3:19 p.m.) Kids in a older Oldsmobilestyled car were throwing things at pedestrians and other vehicles.

DISTURBANCE Buena Vista, 100 Block (4:13 p.m.) Two men were in a fistfight. One wore a red hat.

CITIZEN ASSIST Revuelta Court, 100 Block (1:33 a.m.) A woman called deputies about an adult man who was sending her minor daughter text messages.

Sunday, December 26 DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER El Camino Real, 700 Block (8:02 p.m.)

A man who stayed at the Patriot Inn left without paying his bill.

HIT AND RUN El Camino Real, 2400 Block (7:34 p.m.) A 24-year-old man, who said he was a salesman, was arrested for felony hit-and-run.

CITIZEN ASSIST Colina del Arco Iris, 2100 Block (7:16 p.m.) A man reported someone kept calling him, claiming to be a police officer and talking about bodies being dumped in trunks of cars.

VANDALISM Avenida Pico, 900 Block (9:24 p.m.) A man reported his car was hit by an egg.

Monday, December 27

GRAND THEFT El Camino Real, 800 Block (5:37 p.m.) A man tried to take a laptop computer from an electronics store.

BRANDISHING A WEAPON East Avenida San Gabriel/El Camino Real (11:26 p.m.) A member of the military police from Camp Pendleton reported three members of the Air Force were going into a convenience market with visible firearms, but without showing proper ID. The Border Patrol showed up, too, and some items were tossed in that vehicle.

CITIZEN ASSIST Canada, 200 Block (4:11 p.m.) A man wanted deputies to stand by while he contacted a woman asking for 12-step help.

The man, who arrived on a skateboard, wanted deputies to stand by because the woman’s boyfriend, who he said had a drinking problem, was still there and known to be aggressive.

DISTURBANCE Calle Mirador, 1400 Block (11:23 p.m.)

A man reported his girlfriend was “out of control” and breaking his stuff. He locked

INDECENT EXPOSURE El Camino Real, 700 Block (2:13 p.m.) A 50-year-old man used the side of a business for a restroom.

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CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Adobe, 200 Block (11:27 a.m.)

A man reported his estranged wife was headed over and he was afraid she was going to put something in the home, perhaps to help her in the custody case.

leaving dead rodents in her room to harass her.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY La Esperanza, 300 Block (10:02 a.m.) A caller reported their backyard was slipping, creating the potential for a landslide.

DISTURBANCE La Rambla, 300 Block (2:30 p.m.) Four teens were building dirt ramps for their bicycles. A caller feared it was weakening the hillside.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Monterey, 200 Block (8:38 a.m.) A man went into the kitchen of a treatment center to use the oven, but he wouldn’t leave.

DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/Escalones (2:28 p.m.)

An OCTA dispatcher told deputies a man said he had a gun on an OCTA bus. He did not.

DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (12:12 a.m.) A cabbie waited for his fare while a woman went into a building, but she didn’t come out.

Saturday, December 25 CITIZEN ASSIST Vista Encanta, 0 Block (12:29 p.m.) A dog was caught between thick underbrush and a wall. The pooch appeared friendly, deputies reported.

HIT AND RUN El Camino Real, 2300 Block (11 a.m.)

A woman in an older BMW hit a white Camry and kept on going. A 49-year-old woman, who gave her occupation as a hairstylist, was arrested.

SUSPICOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino de Estrella, 500 Block (10:44 a.m.) A window was broken at a department store. The deputy reported it looked like someone tried to pull out a television.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Monterey, 200 Block (3:49 a.m.)

Tenants who were supposed to be evicted on December 15 were out on their balcony being noisy.

WELFARE CHECK Via San Jacinto, 2900 Block (12:06 a.m.)

An elderly woman called 9-1-1 several times. She admitted she thought she was dialing 4-1-1.

Friday, December 24 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Costa Escondida, 5500 Block (11:21 p.m.)

A woman reported hearing unknown noises from her roof. Really.

PATROL CHECK El Camino Real, 900 Block (8 p.m.) A 9-1-1 caller was “especially angry” and screaming into the payphone, dispatchers reported.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Pico, 800 Block (7:53 p.m.) A caller said a customer told them they saw a man hitting a woman in a parked van.

SUSPCIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Amanecer, 900 Block (5:04 p.m.) A storage lot was closed for the holidays, but two vehicles got in, security reported.

Turns out the voice code still worked.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (3:38 p.m.)

A woman reported her roommates were

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1400 Block (3:15 p.m.) A woman was refusing to leave a local motel.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (12:15 p.m.)

Deputies were asked by West Covina police to contact a man who was the victim of a burglary earlier. They caught a suspect who had a lot of military gear that might have been stolen.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Potranca, 200 Block (10:16 a.m.) A woman complained a homeowner refused to pay her for a housecleaning.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Revuelta Court, 100 Block (1:11 a.m.) Neighbors reported two dogs were running loose, barking at passers by. One was a St. Bernard, the other a “mutt.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Del Mar, 100 Block (10 p.m.) A shopkeeper reported a man pulled his car so close to a female employee’s vehicle that she could not open her door to get in—even though plenty of other nearby spaces were open. Then he just sat there.

Thursday, December 23 WELFARE CHECK Camino de Estrella, 5 Freeway (3:17 p.m.)

A man was panhandling on the on-ramp. A caller reported he didn’t look well.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Avenida del Presidente, 3800 Block (2:14 p.m.) Callers reported a man dressed in all black with a gun peering over walls and running through the complex. Deputies confirmed it was a small child with an Airsoft pellet gun.

Wednesday, December 22 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Juno, 4000 Block (7:11 p.m.) A man called deputies during a power outage to report a side door was off its hinges and a metal pipe was laying nearby.

KEEP THE PEACE Corte Buscando, 700 Block (5:40 p.m.) A man reported a neighbor was throwing dirt at his home and calling his son names.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1400 Block (5:56 p.m.) A caller reported a female friend refused to leave.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Puente/West Palizada (11:30 a.m.) A power pole toppled.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Via San Jacinto, 2900 Block (11:13 a.m.) The rain caused a mudslide. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: By Diane L. Harkey, Assemblywoman 73rd District

A New Day for CA E ntering 2011 “another year older and deeper in debt,” quoting a Johnny Cash tune, I’m surprisingly optimistic.

I predict that 2011 will be a new day as California climbs out of its gigantic financial hole. Estimates of how steep the mountain “range” from $30 billion-plus short-term to $500 billion-plus over the long term. As we all know, the first step to solving any crisis is defining the problem. Amazingly, I do believe the incoming Governor-elect Brown gets it.

Expect the “solutions” as battle ground for 2011. Just like a family when money is tight, splits between party lines, geographic regions, environmental groups, unions and private sector employers will be magnified. But more importantly, the great divide and debate over the next few years will be between those who pay for state government and those who receive the majority of the benefits. In other words, the proper role of government and who should pay will be the topic “du jour.”

The Governor-elect has implied that a broad-based 20 percent reduction in state spending might provide a partial solution. Having offered this idea in the past, I know that cutting 10 percent from each state department would save roughly $1.2 billion annually. I can also attest that automating some of the labor-intensive state positions, such as court reporting, could slice off another $1 billion-plus per year. In our cutting-edge high-tech, top-notch university state, I find it hard to believe we cannot computerize much of what occurs at the state level, and retrain our people for the jobs of tomorrow. If we are not willing to enter the 21st century, except for a few elite, we will spiral to developing nation status.

Defunding the High Speed Rail (HSR) boondoggle could also save us billions in future costs, as well as millions now in interest expense for the bonds (long-term debt) we are accumulating, for an HSR marketing machine on steroids. In a state where a court appointed receiver is dictating our prison system due to “overcrowding” wouldn’t our scarce borrowing capacity

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be better applied to building prisons, as intended in 2007, satisfying the courts and saving us another $1 billion annually in prison costs? Do we really need to allocate $4.3 billion in state debt and federal “free money” to cart people between Podunk and Bakersfield? And let’s not forget the future operating costs that will be heaped annually onto our Diane L. Harkey already over-burdened state. Is another old-school, steel and wheels, state-run train the 21st century approach to your transportation needs?

Water “wars” will also seep to the surface as the new proposal for a tunnel system in lieu of a peripheral canal enters the debate. About 25 million Californians and 2 million acres of farmland depend on the Sacramento area Delta for at least some of their water supplies. Estimated to cost roughly $11.6 billion, the users or water agencies serving areas south of Sacramento such as the Central Valley, and our Metropolitan Water District of California (serving So Cal), would pass the higher rates onto us.

The “heavy smog” of Regulation strangling privatesector job creation will likely remain a focus. With the California Air Resources Board agreeing to delay some of the more stringent requirements for diesel fuel emission rules in light of our 12.4 percent unemployment, could it be acknowledgement that people are part of the environment too? Pray for an epiphany.

Pensions will consume more of our cash as unfunded liabilities increase, and high yields become “right-sized” to fit the real world investment outlook. Public employees in a variety of counties have already chosen a seat at the negotiating table, offering cost-cutting measures to ensure their employers and retirement system remains solvent.

CONTRIBUTORS Megan Bianco, Tawnee Prazak, Christina Scannapiego

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Teachers and all public sector union workers would help themselves as well as their state by stepping up and becoming part of the solution.

So, choices will need to be made and what a fabulous opportunity for all Californians! Our nation-state, divided into 58 counties, will remain the focus of the national debate for years to come. Our sheer vastness, geography, 38 million people and stunted economic engine, will dictate that as California goes, so goes the nation.

It’s a new day for California and we’ll soon know if our Governor will really attack some of the sacred cows. I think he will only because he must to right our ship of state. As Vice-Chair of Appropriations for the California State Assembly, as well as seated on all financial committees in the Legislature, I will have a bird’s-eye view of what’s really going on. I’ll keep you posted!

Diane Harkey is the Assemblywoman representing San Clemente. Her website is www.assembly.ca.gov/harkey.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

Letters to the Editor BURGLARY CRISIS? Richard Metcalf, San Clemente

I am a homeowner and resident of San Clemente and I recently asked the City Council to hear me out. There is a crisis in San Clemente which hasn’t been mentioned in the local news. On average we are experiencing five to 10 burglaries and thefts a day and I consider that to be a crisis.

I live in a 76 home development which has experienced five of these incidents since August 1st. A homeowner in an adjacent development recently had their front door kicked in to gain entry. In the last few weeks, the LDS church in San Clemente suffered the same fate. It’s only a question of time until someone is seriously hurt or killed as these miscreants are emboldened by our inaction.

A partial solution to this problem is greatly increased vigilance by homeowners, and the aggressive rousting of people and vehicles that don’t fit or belong in our communities.

However another key part of this problem is the under-funding

of Police Services by the City, coupled with a misallocation of resources by Police Services that hasn’t kept up with increased criminal activity. Police Services only has two investigators assigned to break up these burglary rings.

Within it’s existing budget, Police Services should consider allocating more officers to patrol and investigation by diverting officers from traffic enforcement. We know this is unpopular with politicians because the real goal of traffic officers has become revenue generation as governmental spending at all levels continues out of control. Nevertheless the city would be better served to divert traffic assets to routine patrol and investigation in an effort to put a lid on this crisis.

At a broader level, the city should consider diverting funds from “soft” programs and inefficiently run departments. Examples are monies spent on the Sports Park, the city’s proposed underwriting of development costs for North Beach and other projects such as the new Commu-

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nity/Senior Center & Fire Station. I’m sure we don’t need to dig far to find other opportunities either. I asked the Council to tighten city spending two years ago—I was scoffed at—I submit that now is the time for you to listen to the primary needs of the people and protect your community.

We are tired of coming home and wondering if we have become the latest robbery victims.

Editor’s Note: We forwarded Col. Metcalf ’s letter to SC Police Services Lt. Paul D’Auria for his comments. Lt. Dauria is on vacation this week, but Sgt. Kennedy responded saying that the department has arranged a meeting with Col. Metcalf to discuss his specific concerns and comment on some of the “erroneous” information he is quoting. Sgt. Kennedy also stated that Lt. D’Auria will provide a more detailed comment upon his return for publication in the SC Times.

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SC Times “Best of San Clemente” People’s Choice Ole Awards 2010 Yes, it’s that time of year again: time to vote for your favorite businesses in San Clemente.

The ones who serve amazing food, create the best ambiance or sell the coolest products. You can even vote for your favorite locations and beaches. It’s all up to you—you, the reader—to decide the “Best of San Clemente.” (We just report it...)

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GETTING OUT

Go See Do

If the Historical Society’s New Year’s Eve party at the Casino (see www. sanclementehistoricalsociety.org) isn’t on your to-do list for December 31, you might want to consider heading to Costa Mesa for the New Years Eve Orange County event. Advance-sale tickets for the blow-out party are $40 for general admission and $150 for VIP. Tickets at the door go up significantly. The event, expected to draw up to 5,000, will turn the Costa Mesa Hilton into a dance club with multiple dance rooms offering a variety of musical genres. The party is hosted by seven-time Emmy Award-winner Chris Balish, who is host of ABC’s On the Red Carpet and is an on-air contributor for NBC’s Today Show, the Dr. Phil show, EXTRA, MSNBC, CNN, TV Guide Network, American Movie Classics and Discovery Planet. The party is for 21-and-over only and the dress code calls for “upscale” attire. Don’t drink and drive, though—the hotel is offering special rates for party guests and the Orange County Transportation Authority is again offering free bus rides on New Years Eve to keep you safe.

See www.octa.net for more information. The party is at the Costa Mesa Hilton, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. See www.nyeoc.com for information. The event is hosted by a group called “The Ones We Love,” which says it donates 10 percent of its proceeds to the less fortunate. And don’t worry about the weather— the entire event is indoors. —Jonathan Volzke

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The List

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

thursday30 forecast: sunny • high: 57° low: 36°

New Years Eve Orange County

NYE Dance

NYE Silver Ball at the Ritz

NYE at the Casino

New Year’s Eve with The Tubes

5 p.m.-10 p.m. The Dana Point Community Center and Senior Center host an early NYE dancing event. Tickets $15 or $25 per couple. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.

7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. San Clemente Historical Society presents a New Year’s Eve bash at the historic Casino with dinner, dancing, live entertainment and more. Tickets $100 each (limited).

140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.493.5561, www.sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

Food Truck & Fare Thursdays

Molly Blooms’ NYE Party

11 a.m.-2 p.m. A variety of gourmet food trucks that changes weekly at the OC Fair & Event Center. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

9 p.m. New Years Eve party with two champagne toasts (4 p.m., midnight) and live music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Chris Cram and the Oxymormon one-man band

Rum Soaked Raisins

8 p.m.-12 a.m. Classic rock with Chris at The Rib Joint. Food served till 9 p.m. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500.

Hugh Lehane

9 p.m. Live music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Brandi Smith & Mick Taras

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hulaville invites all musicians, along with singers and hula dancers, to step up and showcase your talents for an appreciative audience. Every Thursday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Yard Dogs Road Show

8 p.m. Special stage show with the “hobo cabaret,” that’s “a living patchwork of vaudeville and rock and roll.” Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

forecast: mostly sunny • high: 60° low: 37°

OC Fair NYE Block Party

7 p.m.-2 a.m. All-new OC Fair NYE Party featuring demolition derby, gourmet food trucks, Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik and tribute bands covering several decades of music. Tickets start at $25.

Parking $10. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

NYE at The Vintage

Swallow’s Inn NYE Party

4 p.m.-1 a.m. NYE dinner and celebration at Salt Creek Grille live dance music by the band Undercover, champagne toast and much more fun! 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

BeachFire NYE Bash

Irons’ NYE Party

Hulaville Open Mic Night

4 p.m. Special event at Sundried Tomato Café with dinner, live DJ and music, dancing, midnight champagne toast and more. Dinner $50 each. 821 Via Suerte, Ste 101, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.

SCG’s Undercover NYE Party

The Painkillerz

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Sundried Tomato NYE Event

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Evitte Palmer performs at The Vintage Steak House during their NYE party. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

8 p.m. New Year’s Eve bash with party favors, dancing, music and much more at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Satin Blues

8 p.m. The Coach House presents the exciting, in-your-face band for a crazy fun NYE concert. Tickets $35. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

9 p.m. Music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Great live music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

8 p.m. The Ritz Carlton presents a fancy NYE party with a live orchestra, performances, dinner, champagne toast and more.

Tickets $350. 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Dana Point, 949.240.2000, www.ritzcarlton.com.

9 p.m. Ring in the new year at Irons in the Fire with dancing and live music by The Bell Peppers, a ball drop and more!

150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

Masquerade Ball

5 p.m.-1 a.m. Iva Lee’s hosts a New Year’s Eve masquerade ball with live music by Billy Watson and The Fremonts. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

NYE DJ Party

7:30 p.m.-close. Mahe hosts a New Year’s Eve party with a live DJ and much more fun. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.6243, www.eatatmahe.com.

Flock of 80s NYE Bash

8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Renaissance does New Year’s Eve ’80s style with the band Flock of 80s and much more. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Rod Frias and the Dinosaurs

8 p.m.-12 a.m. New Year’s Eve celebration with live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

Adele’s NYE Party

9 p.m.-1 a.m. NYE party at Adele’s with live music by Larry Fresch, dinner, champagne toast and party favors. Cost $65 (with food). 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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8:30 p.m. Three Chord Justice performs and lots more fun to ring in the new year at Swallow’s Inn. Tickets $15 presale, $20 door.

31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Crispins NYE Dinner Dance

6:30 p.m.-close. Crispins Restaurant hosts NYE event with a sixcourse dinner inspired by the Big Apple, celebration of the New York Bells at 9 p.m., dancing and bubbly at midnight. Cost $45 each. 610 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.480.0800, www.crispinseatery.com.

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NEW YEAR’S DAY

forecast: partly cloudy • high: 59° low: 37°

3rd Annual Polar Bear Plunge

10 a.m. Gather at Calafia Beach in San Clemente for a cold swim in the ocean to raise money for people in Malawi, Africa. 400 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, www.y-malawi.org.

Gray Whale Watching

12 p.m.; 2 p.m. Spend New Year’s Day on the sea searching for gray whales with Dana Wharf. Adults $29, kids $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Tom Morey Jazz Quartet

11 a.m.-3 a.m. Ease into the New Year with brunch and live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

NYE Brunch

7 a.m.-11 a.m. Crispins Restaurant hosts a special brunch to kick off the New Year.

Salute to Vienna

8 p.m. Special New Year’s concert of glorious music at OC Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $45. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Christina Scannapiego

Rose’s Sugar Shack Café 2319 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.498.0684, www.sugarshackcafe.net Best Known For: “Breakfast, of course,” part-owner, George Konstantis exclaimed.

Most Popular Item: Omelettes No relation to the Sugar Shack in Huntington Beach, Rose’s Sugar Shack has been a family-owned San Clemente staple for over 23 years. Celebrities like Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslett and Gena Rowlands have all eaten here and the owner of Carls Jr. was actually a regular for years. Before Rose took over, the location served as the local donut shop and before that it was a house. Now, with a diner-style atmosphere meets home cooking meets café, counter seating, tables inside and outside (“we are very friendly to dog people,” said Konstantis), the Sugar Shack serves up breakfast and lunch to tourists and regulars alike, seven days a week. Though most come for breakfast omelettes like the Zorba (scrambled eggs with gyro meat, feta cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, hash browns and toast) or build-your-own, morning favorites like hot cakes, Belgium waffles biscuits and gravy and steak & eggs are also available. Burgers, sandwiches and salads are typical lunch fare.

Rose’s Sugar Shack Café. Photo by Christina Scannapiego

Price Range: $3.95 - $14.55 Payment: Cash, credit card Reservations: No Hours: 7 a.m. – 2:30, seven days a week

About our reviews: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

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Dave Mason

8 p.m. The legendary artist from Worcester, England, performs at the Coach House. Tickets $35. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Kids’ Fishing

12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock followed by a half-day fishing trip for kids hosted by Dana Wharf every Sunday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Ukulele Nights

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5 p.m.-8 p.m. Bring your ukulele, sing along or listen to the music at Hulaville’s newest event. Every Sunday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

The Reflexx

Rabbi Blue

9 p.m. Music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. New Year’s Day party at Renaissance with an ’80s band. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Rob Staley Band

8:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

A Flock of Seagulls

8 p.m. New wave/pop/rock concert at the Galaxy Theatre.

Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of show 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.957.0600, www.galaxytheatre.com.

Fernando Ramos

6 p.m.-9 p.m. The solo mariachi guitarist plays at El Adobe de Capistrano every Friday and Saturday night. 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1163, www.eladobedecapistrano.com.

Local’s Night Out

9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Live band with romantic pop and oldies at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

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7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

monday03 forecast: few showers • high: 61° low: 42°

Mommy Movie Mondays

10 a.m. Special screening of the movie Little Fockers for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $6.75. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

$5 Mondays!

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Science of Gingerbread

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Final day to see the exhibit at the Discovery Science Center with gingerbread fun! Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Bluegrass Brunch & Music

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch at The Next Door with lively and harmonious bluegrass music starting at 11 a.m. 647 Camino de los Mares, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

Signature Safari

View dolphins, whales, sharks and more with Capt Dave’s Dolphin Safari aboard a high-tech catamaran sailboat. Departures daily, call for times. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

forecast: mostly sunny • high: 64° low: 44°

Kids Storytime at the Casa

10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

The Dupp Brothers

8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live Hippy Hillbilly Music and food served till 9 p.m. at The Rib Joint. No cover charge. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500.

Old Capistrano Farmers Market

3 p.m.-7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700.

Karaoke

9:30 p.m. Your chance to sing live at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer $5 and up! 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

The Danimals

Smokey Karaoke

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of theatrical smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

tuesday04 forecast: showers • high: 61° low: 42°

forecast: partly cloudy • high: 60° low: 39°

San Clemente Farmers Market

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7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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Karaoke

7 p.m. Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Pool Tournament

7:30 p.m. In-house pool tournament at Knuckle Heads Sports Bar. $5 entry fee. 1717 N. El Camino Real, 949.492.2410.

Lewis & Clark Expedition Across America

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out the exhibit that examines Lewis and Clark’s remarkable adventure at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Runs through March. Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Poul Pedersen

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Great one-man show at Renaissance.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Ben Powell

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Karaoke

8 p.m. Live karaoke every night at Taka-O. 425 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.498.7111, www.taka-orestaurant.com.

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UPCOMING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 6

SOCSA’s Winter Wonderland Dinner Show

6 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents a musical dinner show featuring Yale University’s female a cappella group, Proof in the Pudding, and the SOCSA Choir singers at the DP Community house. Tickets $30 each (dinner and show).

24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 714.715.1783, www.SOCSArts.org.

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Confessions of Shopaholics Stores on Avenida Del Mar experience success in their 2010 holiday season

By Christina Scannapiego San Clemente Times

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oliday season in San Clemente has always resembled summertime—masses of locals and tourists alike wandering up and down Del Mar on foot or driving in circles in search of that one coveted parking spot. And though through these frugal times nearly every family out there has been trying to keep a lid on their wallet, the weeks leading up to Christmas, Hannukah and New Year’s have been surprisingly successful for businesses on Del Mar. “We have been crazy busy,” said Dawn Mednick, owner of The Cellar Restaurant Wine Bar and Cheese Shop. According to Mednick and manager, Steven Rodriguez, they’ve not only increased their sales in gifts—retail wine, cutting boards and other wine and cheese accessories (they feel that people are starting to follow a trend of giving consumable gifts)—but they both noticed that their restaurant and bar has been packed every night. “We’re having a wildly successful holiday season,” said Mednick. “The weather didn’t dampen things at all.”

Angel Wings manager, Amanda Lee, helps a customer on a busy late-December afternoon. Photo by Christina Scannapiego

The Cellar has sold a considerable number of retail wines and wine and cheese accessories, plus they’ve kept their restaurant buzzing.

Photo by Christina Scannapiego

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But for Christina Morgan, owner of Villa Cucina Home and Kitchen, home furnishings and accessories boutique—just a block up the street from The Cellar—the recent rains have definitely posed a problem. “We’re part of an outdoor shopping district,” she said. “People want to go to a bunch of stores at once and I think they tended to look for indoor shopping locations. You could tell “We’re having a the difference,” she admitted.

“There were actually parking wildly successful places on Del Mar, which is completely unheard of during holiday season. the holidays.”

The weather Still, though online sales have definitely increased this didn’t dampen season, people do continue to indulge in good old-fashioned things at all.” holiday shopping—despite the —Dawn Mednick, The Cellar rain. Morgan may have seen a decrease in the volume of customers in and out of her store or meandering through downtown San Clemente, but she too found a large bump in her sales from last winter. She happens to specialize in holiday décor and noticed her customers buying more gifts as well as Christmas decorations. She attributes the success

to her expansion of store hours during the holidays—she keeps Villa Cucina open until 9 p.m. every night beginning in November. “That’s huge for us,” she said. “A lot of people don’t live locally and they want to come here to eat dinner and shop. I hear about it constantly, people complaining, ‘Why doesn’t anyone else stay open?’” The approach has made Morgan decide to extend her hours even after the holidays.

But regardless of store hours, sales on Del Mar, across the board, seem to have increased from 2009. “We’ve had a really busy holiday season,” said Amanda Lee, manager of women’s clothing and accessory boutique Angel Wings, which has been bustling with shoppers this week, despite the fact that they don’t offer any sort of after-Christmas sale. While Angel Wings hasn’t necessarily experienced a hugely significant increase in their number of transactions made, per se, the dollar amount in purchases has been much higher. Lee has sold more gift cards than usual and she feels that despite the gift-giving spirit during this time of year, half of her business has stemmed from women shopping for themselves. “I’ve overheard a lot of customers feeling a little guilty and so many comments like, ‘I’m supposed to be shopping for other people,’” Lee said, with a chuckle. Perhaps San Clemente shop patrons have decided to let go of their financial caution for a bit and give in to their holiday cravings. SC

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Cheese Shop

Financial Advisor

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CHIROPRACTORS

ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com

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Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

Appliances South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

Appliances Services & Repairs ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART GALLERIES San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com

Attorneys

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com

Commercial Real Estate Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com

COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Garrison Property Services, Inc. Lic. # B609809, marc01@cox.net

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers

949.492.2179 www.sanocomputers.com Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com

CONCRETE

The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Costa Verde Landscape 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Serrate Law 949.429.8107 www.costaverdelandscaping.com 630 S. El Camino Real, Ste. A, serrate@cox.net

949.361.9656

Auto Wrecking

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes

949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

Bankruptcy Attorneys Beauty Supply

GRAPHIC DESIGN Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com

HAIR SALONS

Heating All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

Miller’s Holiday Lighting

Dentists

949.369.7263

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

MOLD REMOVAL Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

SC Rider Supply

949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

MUSIC LESSONS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 www.southcoastfurniture.com 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

OFFICE FURNITURE South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

Optometry

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com HOUSE CLEANING Seaside Eyecare

949.493.2269 Betty’s House Cleaning 949.370.2920 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.seasideeyecare.com www.wonderfulwindows.com

Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 949.493.9311 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com Eric Johnson, D.D.S. HOUSE SITTING 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com Blinds Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net www.sc-wf.com

BOOKS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

Home Décor

949.248.2868

Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa

949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella

MATTRESSES

Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

B Construction

949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net HOME IMPROVEMENT The Cooper Company General Contractor License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish www.biffcooperconstruction.com Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net HOME LOANS Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com COSMETICS

The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

Landscape Lighting

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 FLOORING License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.costaverdelandscaping.com 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Mantels www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Mostly Mantels 949.498.8778 FURNITURE 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.mostlymantels.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, Massage Therapy www.southcoastfurniture.com

HOLIDAY LIGHTING

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250

Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

PAINTING

KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

Periodontics & Dental Implants Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Vignettes of Refinement PEST CONTROL San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR ELECTRICAL Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 OC - IT

949.488.0029 Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 www.roomswithavu.com www.arcadiaelectric.com 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 INTERIOR DESIGN www.freetermitereports.com CARPET P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Pet Grooming www.nminteriordesign.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Entertainment 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, VIP Pet Spa

949.492.7473 DJ Services 949.874.2540 INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 KilltheTreble@yahoo.com Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 Pet SITTING 135 Avenida Victoria www.casaverdehomes.com Estate Planning, Probate, Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 CARPET CLEANING JewelerS Trust San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Capistrano Beach Steam Clean 949.240.5875 Lange & Minnott

949.361.4367 PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033

949.492.3459 Paradise Jewelers www.steamcleaningdanapoint.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com San Clemente 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109 Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning 949.492.5370 Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.492.1114

CARPET & FLOORING Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net

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EXTERMINATING

949.683.4972

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.costaverdelandscaping.com www.freetermitereports.com

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949.361.9656 Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com

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Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com

VETERINARIANS

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

PIZZA Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 www.chicks-plumbing.com Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 1100 S. El Camino Real, www.missionplumbingandheating.com San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

Sea View Pharmacy Sea View Pharmacy is dedicated to servicing the complete pharmaceutical care, medical supply and home medical equipment needs of our community. Our goal is to facilitate patient care needs, promote wellness, and continue to service our community as we have been for over 25 years. 665 Camino de Los Mares, Ste. 101, San Clemente, 949.496.0123

Restaurants

Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

Real Estate Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com Steve Smith 949.632.8139 Olympian Altera DCP, ssmithsurfer@msn.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

Real Estate Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com

Remodel Casa Verde Homes

949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Finish Builders 949.492.1084 nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com

WATER DAMAGE

Water Wise Irrigation Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.9412

SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

SURF CAMPS Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net

Surf Lessons Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net

SURF SCHOOLS San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 www.sanclementesurflessons.com

TERMITES Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.877termite.com

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5 BEST BETS BASKETBALL

76ers vs. Lakers, Staples Center Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

The Lakers are in action against their foes from Philadelphia as east meets west in this key game.

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

HOCKEY

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BOYS SOCCER

BOYS BASKETBALL

Blackhawks vs.

Ducks, Honda Center Jan. 2, 5 p.m.

Tritons vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School Jan. 4, 7 p.m.

Chargers vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School Jan. 5, 5 p.m.

Chargers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Jan. 5, 7 p.m.

The Ducks are set to face the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks in an important game on the ice.

The Lady Tritons squareoff against its cross-town rival as the girls travel to take on Dana Hills.

San Clemente kicks off South Coast League play on the pitch with a crucial match against El Toro.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

The Tritons take in one of its final non-league games of the season before hitting the bulk of its Sea View League schedule.

Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

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each scored in the win. And in the semifinal win against Marina, Wiechert led with two goals while Kevin Gould, Palacios and Zerboni each had a goal apiece.

Next 7 days: Jan. 5 vs. El Toro, 5 p.m.

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • After losing to

Loara 69-59 in the final game of the Beckman Tournament on December 18, the Tritons (8-5) pulled off two straight wins beating Estancia 61-45 on December 21 and then rolling past Fountain Valley 61-54 on December 23. Both wins represented the non-league portion of San Clemente’s schedule. In the win against Estancia, Hank Gillebard led the team with 21 points, Blake Kubly had 11 points and both Christian Baily and Jake Jessup finished the game with 10 points each.

Capping the victory against Fountain Valley, the Tritons were led by Dominic Fashing with a whopping 36 points as the San Clemente standout hit six 3-pointers in the win.

The boys got back into action December 27-30 as they took part in the Century Tournament at Century High. On Monday, December 27, San Clemente posted a 63-40 win against Paramount in the first round of the tournament, and then went on to face Laguna Beach on Tuesday, December 28.

Next 7 days: Jan. 5 vs. El Toro, 7 p.m.

Frannie Coxe (2) jockeys for position against her defender at the Mater Dei Tournament.

Courtesy of George Hapsic

GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Tritons (6-5) went 2-2 at the Las Vegas Tournament December 19-22. The girls opened with a 38-37 win against Foothill (Nevada), beat Rancho (Las Vegas) 47-29, lost 56-55 to Las Vegas before closing with a 42-37 loss to Pleasant Grove. In the win against Foothill, Lauren Pluimer led the team with 11 points while Haily Cunningham had 10 points.

Against Rancho, Alessandra D’Agostino led with 11 points while Cunningham finished with 10 points. In the loss to Las Vegas, Pluimer had a team high 12 points while Brogan Griffin backed that effort up with 11 points.

And closing out the tournament in their last game, Sierra Blankenbecler led with eight points.

The girls then began their final tournament of the season at the Costa Mesa Tournament which goes from December 27-30.

On Monday, December 27, San Clemente opened the tourney with a 55-37 win against El Modena. Pluimer had a team high 15 points and led with 13 rebounds while Cunningham totaled 10 points. Natalie Tye also had nine rebounds. The team went on to face

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (7-1-4) picked up several wins at the Mater Dei Tournament December 16-20 before the tourney was cancelled due to rain. San Clemente opened with a 2-0 win against Arcadia, then beat Cathedral Catholic 3-0, before shutting down Northwood 3-0 and finally dismantling Santiago/Corona 4-0 on December 18. The team was set to face Aliso Niguel in the championship round on December 20 before the game was called off.

In the win against Arcadia, Janae Cousineau and Madison Kaminski each had a goal apiece, while in the beating of Cathedral Catholic the team was led by Nikki Farris with two goals. Against Northwood, San Clemente had goals from Cousineau, Farris and Danielle Mellem. And, in the semifinal against Santiago/Corona, San Clemente was led by Cousineau with two goals, while Frannie Coxe and Farris each had a goal apiece.

The girls then went on to play in the Excalibur Tournament at Foothill December 27-29. San Clemente tied Laguna Hills in the opener 1-1 on Tuesday, December 28 before tying Long Beach Poly 1-1 that same day. San Clemente eventually beat Laguna Hills 3-0 in penalty kicks before losing 4-2 in penalty kicks to Long Beach Poly.

Next 7 days: Jan. 4 at El Toro, 5 p.m.

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady

Nikki Farris (18) goes in for the steal against her opponent. Courtesy of George Hapsic

El Toro in the second round of the tournament on Tuesday, December 28.

Next 7 days: Jan. 4 at Dana Hills, 7 p.m.; Jan. 6 vs. El Toro, 7 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER • After tying Foothill 0-0 on December 15, the Tritons (8-3-4) went on to edge Mission Viejo 1-0 on December 17 before losing 4-1 to Edison on December 22. In the win against the Diablos, Tom Wiechert led with the lone goal winner while Dylan Kerwin had two saves at goal. However, in the road loss to Edison the Tritons broke the 0-0 tie in the second half before the Chargers posted four straight goals for the come from behind win.

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Natalie Higgins (8) hustles in some open space while staying focused on dribbling the ball at the Mater Dei Tournament. Courtesy of George Hapsic

The team went on to play in the Marina Tournament December 27-29 and opened play with four straight wins–the first a 2-0 win against Long Beach Poly and the second a 3-0 win against host Marina with both wins coming on Monday, December 27. The Tritons then beat Anaheim 5-1 before cruising past Marina 5-1 with both wins coming on Tuesday, December 28.

Steve Palacios and Gage Zerboni each scored for the Tritons in the win against Long Beach Poly, while Zerboni scored two goals with Wiechert posting one goal in the win against Marina. In the quarterfinals of the tournament, D.J. Fuller had the hat trick with three goals against Anaheim while Palacios and Wiechert

Tritons (7-1) beat Palos Verdes 10-7 on December 16, but then had its game against Laguna Beach, which was slated for December 21, cancelled due to inclement weather. In the win against Palos Verdes, Kelsey Thornton led the team with three goals and three steals. Celine Lazzaro and Mikaela Mourer each had two goals apiece, while Kayla Colpatino had nine saves at goal. Mallory McCammon led the team with two assists. The girls went on to face Los Osos at home Tuesday, December 28 in a non-league game before taking on perennial powerhouse Los Alamitos at Golden West College on Thursday, December 30.

Next 7 days: Jan. 6 at El Toro, 4 p.m.

WRESTLING • The varsity wrestling

team competed at the Brea Olinda Tournament December 17-18.

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San Clemente Trap & Skeet Club Closed Site still in operation but patrons cannot shoot there

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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hose looking for a little trap and skeet fun will have to look elsewhere for right now. Since early October, the San Clemente Trap & Skeet Club, located at 400 Calle Bahia, has been closed due to a cease and desist by federal environmental officials at Camp Pendleton regarding the kind of lead that is released from the shot.

“The lead we use is the second most common in the world next to zinc and it has poured into the canyon here for the last 69 years and never had any effect on wildlife,” said C.J. Wilkinson, range master and general manager of the club. “I know our city officials are behind us 100 percent and we’re set to renew our contract for the next five to seven years because this place is such a benefit to the community. The facility is selfinsured and self-maintained, we carry $12 million in insurance liability and cost the city

nothing to operate. And we also produce a slight revenue for the city at zero cost or liability.”

The club is already in the process of submitting documentation to the military to remove the cease and desist, and though the site is still in operation, patrons cannot shoot there.

Wilkinsen said the club has been proactive in maintaining the environment of the site citing use of “biodegradable targets for years.”

“This place is part of old San Clemente and it’s a miracle we’ve been operating here for years—the city has basically grown up around us,” Wilkinsen said. “The Elks Lodge actually operate the club and I know this has been a major dent to them, as all of their proceeds from here go to charity.

“Men and their boys have been coming up here for years, and I personally have been shooting here since 1968,” Wilkinsen said. SC

Visitors at the San Clemente Trap & Skeet Club. File photo

SCOREBOARD ROLLER DERBY

Members of South Coast Roller Derby in action. Courtesy of SCRD

FITNESS Boot Camp coming up, sign-ups open now with tryouts in February South Coast Roller Derby (SCRD), South Orange County’s premiere roller derby league, is looking for a few good tough ladies to come join the action packed and exciting world of roller derby.

SCRD will be holding an eight week beginners boot camp in January 2011 for women interested in learning the basic rules, strategies and skills needed to be a star on the

roller derby track.

At the end of the boot camp skaters will be able to tryout to be a member of the South Coast Roller Derby league.

Enrollment for the boot camp is open now, so visit www.southcoastrollerderby.org for more information or email directly to southcoastrollerderby@gmail.com.

Gaining in popularity each year, roller derby is an exciting female empowered sport, and now women in South Orange County have the opportunity to get in on the action. Enrollment is open now through January 6 to any women 18 years or older with valid personal health insurance. Ladies must have their own skates and safety gear including helmet, elbow and knee pads, wrist guards and mouth piece.

Beginning Thursday January 6, boot camp will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for eight weeks culminating in a league tryout at the end of February. Enrollment in the eight-week boot camp is $40 per month ($80 total).

Practices will be held at Capistrano Sports Rink located at 2 Via Positiva in San Juan Capistrano.

SCRD also has a Junior team for girls 17 or younger. For more information on the junior team, visit www.southcoastrollerderby.org for more information.

Located in South Orange County and currently housed in San Juan Capistrano, South Coast Roller Derby (SCRD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by skaters for skaters.

SCRD was formed in May of 2009 by a trio of veteran skaters looking to establish a new derby home in beautiful South Orange County. SCRD currently runs both adult and juniors teams.

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Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club to offer women’s self defense course Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, located at 210 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente, will have a Women’s Self Defense Course, titled Don’t Be Left in the Dark, on January 22 and January 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the club. The cost is $179 for two people or $120 per person.

Every woman (and or teenage girl) should learn how to defend themselves. This self-defense class will help you learn to be aware of your body and its surroundings. You will obtain the ability to assess a person’s intention, so that you can avoid potentially lifethreatening situations. Instructors will help you to project a positive self-image and will give you the confidence to defend yourself in any situation which requires the use of force.

The head instructor for the class is Lao Shr James Poindexter and he can be reached at 949.394.5173. More information is also available by calling Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club at 949.366.1010.

SOCCER SCHS’s Coxe selected to All-American Team Lady Triton midfielder Frannie Coxe, a senior at San Clemente High School, was recently selected to the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Girls High School Scholar All-America Team.

Announced this week, Coxe was one six midfielders from throughout the United States to make the list, and was the only California player on the 38-player team.

Adds this honor to a growing list of awards for the San Clemente High senior.

Coxe was a 2009-10 ESPN RISE Girls Soccer Winter All-American Third Team pick last season, and was also named the CIF-Southern Section’s Division 1 Offensive Player of the Year.

Coxe and the remainder of the team will be honored at the annual All-America Luncheon, which will be held at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 15, as part of the 2011 NSCAA Convention.

YOUTH BASKETBALL Close to 100 compete at San Clemente Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot About 100 boys and girls took aim at the basket in the annual San Clemente Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot competition on December 4 at the South Coast Boys & Girls Club. Children ages 8-13 had fun competing for the title of the city’s top free-throw shooter. And six winners in age and gender categories were eventually crowned. These six kids will now advance on to regional competition at a later date. Following are the results: Girls 8-9 year olds: Angeli Ca Pedraza (13 free throws made); 10-11 year olds: Taylor Johnson (16); 12-13 year olds: Melissa Newell (19) Boys 8-9 year olds: Calvin Foster (15); 10-11 year olds: Kurt Crapo (14); 12-13 year olds: Michael Moran (19)

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Grom of the YEAR Kolohe Andino

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Though Kolohe Andino, 16, is our honorary Grom of the Year, we might as well name him Grom of the Decade, right now. Arguably the best young surfer—locally, nationally or internationally—to come through the amateur ranks since Kelly Slater, Andino already has top pros like Joel Parkinson, Taj Burrow and Mick Fanning talking him up. In fact, in a recent interview with Slater himself, the 10-time World Champ pointed out that the only difference between Andino and the seasoned elite is the strength from age and body mass that the 16-yearold will undoubtedly grow into sooner rather than later. He’s already got his own personal filmer and signature model surfboards from ...Lost. On the competition side of surfing, Kolohe saw his first ASP Pro Junior victory this past March at the Ezekial Pro Junior event at the Huntington Beach Pier, he won the Hurley Photo by Jack English/Surf Images Pro Trials at this summer’s US Open of Surfing, gaining entry into the World Tour event, the Hurley Pro Lowers at San Onofre State Beach Lower Trestles (losing to phenom, Dane Reynolds, in Round 2), made it to the quarterfinals of the Oakley Pro Jr. at Lowers and then bowed out in Round 4 of the main event, the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro. But results aside, the already uber-polished Andino has all the tricks and know-how—and with backing from sponsors like Target, Nike 6.0 and Red Bull, his career is destined to shine on for years. —Christina Scannapiego

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Looking Back to the Future

Surf ForecasT

The 2010 Groms of the Week provide a glimpse of the future of surfing

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

Kolohe Andino

Ben Bagg

Josh Benjoya

Tia Blanco

Ellie Bosse

Jayna Bosse

Ethan Carlston

Jonah Carter

Nicholas Coli

Kirra Connolly

Griffin Crane

Chloe Cruse

Caden Culp

Paige Edwards

Alexxa Elseewi

Noah Foskett

August Gee

Tory Gilkerson

Levi Gregory

Nick Hagen

Leilani Harrison

Drew Hemnes

Canaan Howard

Isaiah Howard

Logan Laubach

Kristen Laurent

Kai McPhillips

John Mel

Trent Rutherford

Kevin Schulz

Dennis White

CJ Woodul

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ach week the San Clemente Times profiles a young surfer—with a few skaters and bodyboarders mixed in—and introduces our readers to not only their budding surf careers but also offers a snapshot at what else makes them tick and what they think their future will look like. For this special “look ahead” edition of the paper, we thought it would be fun to honor all of the Groms of the Week for 2010. Because, after all, a look back at them is like a glimpse into the future of surfing. SC

Jordan Cheatham Griffin Colapinto

Water temp: 55-58˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 5-8’ Very poor; Catalina: 10-12’ Poor Remarks: A fresh mix of WNW wind and groundswell builds in on Thursday. Surge is moderate to strong and visibility is still very low following the past nearly week of rain making for generally poor to very poor diving conditions.

Short range: New WNW wind and groundswell mix builds in Wednesday then holds on Thursday with 2-4’+ surf at good exposed spots. Conditions are mostly poor with onshore flow on Wednesday then slightly cleaner on Thursday as winds back down. Fading swell due for Friday but lighter winds and better conditions.

Long range: Small, leftover WNW swell is due for the weekend as most spots are down around 1-2-3’. We could see some new, modest scale NW groundswells to start out 2011. Stay tuned.

Rhys Evans

Spencer Fanticola

Nicole Hines

Noah Hohenester Cole Houshmand

Cole Mezak

Ethan Mudge

Patrick Mudge

Rachel Namson

Daniel Norton

Dylan Sonderegger

Cooper Sutton

Tarp Surfers

Daniel Tieman

Jasset & Jack Umbel

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Malia Osterkamp Keone Patterson

Colt Ward

Malia Ward

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