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‘Free and Public’ Schools waiting for impact after many fees ruled illegal E Y E O N S C / PAG E 7

San Clemente High School fees for academic classes were cited in an ACLU lawsuit alleging campuses statewide were charging illegal fees. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO As members of the Stallions football class of 2011 announced their college scholarship choices, the only regret of being part of the school’s first graduating class was that the team never played a home varsity game. It doesn’t look the Stallions will play a true home football game in 2011/2012, either. Although open for four years, the stadium at San Juan Hills High School remains only partially finished—the victim of a complicated dispute between the school district and the land’s previous owner. Capistrano Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday considered whether to seek bids on completion of the stadium. The project would cost $1.5 million. But a potential settlement in the lawsuit between the school district and Whispering Hills developer over final parcel maps and other issues fell through, preventing them from going forward.

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Next Door W hat ’s goin g on in our n e ig h b oring towns

DANA POINT Two of the three medical marijuana dispensaries red-tagged and closed on January 24 for municipal/building code violations appealed the city’s actions at a six-hour hearing on February 4. The hearing was presided over by retired Orange County Judge Jim Smith at Council Chambers. Smith was approved to hear the case in a special meeting of the City Council held earlier the same day. The council had previously agreed that the appeals should be heard by an impartial third party in order to avoid the appearance of bias against the dispensaries.

The council offered Holistic Health and Beach Cities Collective a hand in choosing the judge but they declined. Council then asked that one be assigned randomly by JAMS arbitration and mediation service. Smith’s decision whether the businesses will be allowed to reopen is expected some time this week.

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passing by.

In December, the city posted information about the trees condition, its plans to remove it and left contact information for resident feedback.

Reed said he received only one phone message and one email.

“Truthfully, no one wanted to see the tree come out,” he said.

The city’s tree service contractor Rod’s Tree Service, which helps maintain the 15,000 trees across the city, removed the elder tree.

The latest tree is one of dozens of mature Monterey Cypress in recent decades to be removed.

When Reed started about 30 years ago, San Clemente had about 75 Monterey Cypress trees. Now, about only a dozen of the mature trees still stand.

Many of them had been planted in residential or commercial areas curbside, but stately trees tend to do poorly in these locations because they require greater root space.

“They don’t tend to last as long in San Clemente,” Reed said.

... Measure A graffiti?

THE LATEST: An image of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin popped up near the bowling alley and Miramar theater Saturday morning.

A group holding a rally against the Playa Del Norte project happened upon the scene with black spray paint reading, “Yes on A,” and blue paint crossing it over. Written on the side was the phrase, “No on crony capitalism.”

Both sides of the Measure A debate have condemned the graffiti.

Kathryn Stovall Dennis, president of the Pro North Beach Vision Coalition, described the graffiti as “disgusting.”

Charles Mann, a Playa Del Norte opponent, called it a disgrace for the person defaced the building not to come forward.

“This is totally intolerable,” he said by e-mail.”I want to perpetrators to go to jail.

It does appear to be the same painting of fliers that the supporters of Measure A were circulating.”

DeeDee Stewart, office manager for the city’s graffiti removal contractor E. Stewart and Associates, said the San Clemente company received the first call at about 9:45 a.m. Saturday. They would receive three total, including one from a city code enforcement officer, she said.

The image, actually a six- to eight-foot sticker, was removed within a couple of hours of the first calls, Stewart said. Soon, the graffiti removal contractor would receive other calls.

“That was the first one that we were aware of,” the office manger said. “It seemed to all hit on Saturday.”

The contractor’s employee not only had to remove the sticker but also paint over the scarred portions of the wall.

“It’s harder to get the sticker off than go over there and paint,” Stewart said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The area near North Beach and particularly the boarded-up theater are targets for graffiti.

“Anytime anyone hits the Miramar theater, we get calls,” Stewart said. “No matter what hits that building, we try to get it off as quickly as possible.”

Though the Stalin sticker was the first seemingly related to Measure A, the culprit has struck before with sticky images of www.sanclementetimes.com

WHAT’S NEXT: In the last five years, the city has planted between 50 and 100 saplings, but not near streets or curbs, he said.

“We’re using them throughout the system and not as curbside trees,” the maintenance manager said. “They require more room.”

Graffiti of Joseph Stalin was found on the boarded-up bowling alley near North Beach Saturday.

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Frankenstein and monsters in October. The tagger has the word “Talega” on the works.

“We’ve had several character stickers,” Stewart said. “This one was the most political.”

FIND OUT MORE: To keep up with the latest, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.

—Stacie N. Galang

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... the Removal of a Longstanding Tree on Trafalgar Street?

THE LATEST: A Monterey Cypress familiar to generations of beach goers is no more.

The tree on T Street was chopped down last week after attempts to keep it alive proved fruitless, according to Dennis Reed, Beach and Parks Maintenance Manager.

“We’ve been watching the tree decline,” said Reed who estimated its age at about 60 years. “When you think of a Monterey Cypress, you think of Big Sur. This one had such a beautiful, stereotypical shape to it.”

Reed said age, exposure to termites and location played a role in the trees demise.

The city had hired an arborist who took core samples to test the vitality of the tree.

What can appear healthy from the outside may in fact be dead underneath, the maintenance manager said. An injection program didn’t seem to revive the tree.

City officials had to ask whether the tree was safe for the many people and cars

FIND OUT MORE: Visit our website for more information, www.sanclementetimes.com.

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... Dogs in Parks and at Beaches?

THE LATEST: Man’s best friend can play in only two city parks, but the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission wants to gauge interest in expanding pooch access to other parks and beaches.

Dogs are presently permitted on leash at Verde and Mira Costa parks. Their access was granted about three years ago after a pilot program at the two parks and Calafia Beach, when it was under the city’s care, according to Sharon Heider, director of Beaches, Parks and Recreation.

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Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) Now, a commission subcommittee wants to revisit the issue and ask residents about their receptiveness to dogs in more of the city’s parks.

“The commission wants to hear community input on the project,” Heider said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The commission’s subcommittee is hosting two community workshops on dog access. The first is scheduled for February 17 at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the city’s Community Development building on Calle Negocio. The second community workshop is slated for February 26 at 9 a.m. in the auditorium of the Community Center.

“It’s just a chance to weigh in with the community,” Heider said.

Based on the feedback they receive, the subcommittee could recommend a number of scenarios, including expanding dog access to other parks, designating off-leash space for pups at parks or creating a park exclusively for mutts. They could also let pooches play at the beach.

Heider said the commission could also decide to keep dog access as is.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org.

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…CUSD Budget Woes?

THE LATEST: Even after $90 million in cuts over the past three years, the Capistrano Unified School District will need to trim at least $8.4 million more from its 2011-2012 budget, administrators said Tuesday.

And that’s in the “best case” scenario.

Already the pressure is building to support Governor Jerry Brown’s push to extend state taxes. If that fails, CUSD will likely need to cut

City and Community Calendar Thursday, Feb 10 Chat with Pat 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Seniors can talk to a health care specialist at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Health in Motion- Obesity Prevention Forum 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of San Clemente

$350 per student. Projected enrollment for the next year is 50,523, Superintendent for Business and Support Services Ron Lebs told trustees.

The worst-case scenario could see $25 million in cuts, Lebs said. In addition to the state budget’s woes, the district must grapple with a potential $2.8 million increase in mental-health costs for educating students who require special situations, $700,000 for new charter schools and other issues.

WHAT’S NEXT: Trustees on Tuesday approved the timeline for getting the budget approved. Lebs warned the district will likely return to a “qualified” status with its budget, meaning more county oversight because CUSD is admitting it might not have enough cash to pay its bills. Additionally, Lebs said, the budget issue could become so dire that CUSD returns to “basic aid” status, meaning the district is funded by local property taxes instead of state money.

But the budget situation, Lebs said, is ever changing. Trustees will get another update and discuss potential cuts at their March 8 meeting.

FIND OUT MORE: See Lebs’ presentation on the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www. sanclementetimes.com. —Jonathan Volzke

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… Disaster Assistance for Flooding Victims?

THE LATEST: California residents and business owners affected by the winter storms can access low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The agency declared a disaster following the denial of the state’s request for a

Saturday, Feb 12

Monday, Feb 14

Trail Clearing and Weeding

Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Celebration

8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Help out at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Free. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

12 p.m. Entertainment at the Senior Center with singer/pianist Jo Ann Udall and special treats from Schmid’s. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

4th Grade California History Education Program Family Day Families can

Senior Classes

take a trip back in time at Irvine Park Railroad’s 2011 California History Education Program.

To make reservations call 714.997.3968. www.irvineparkrailroad.com

9 a.m. Tai Chi; 10 a.m. Aerobics, 9:30 a.m.

Knitting/Needle Art. Several ongoing classes continue at the Senior Center. Cost $29-$29 each class. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Sunday, Feb 13

Spanish Conversation

Soul Food: Infinite Worlds

presents a free nutrition and obesity prevention forum and expo at the Community Center. Learn healthy ways to cook, smart ways to shop and essential nutrients for families. Prizes, giveaways and more. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

10:30 a.m. The Baha’i Center of San Clemente presents an event for reflection and spiritual growth with live music, readings and more.

Free. Includes refreshments. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, 949.433.9555, www.soulfoodOC. com.

Public Workshop on Sidewalk Needs

Sierra Sage Walk

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. meeting in the Parish Hall at St Clement’s by the Sea Church. 949.361.6188, www.sanclemente.org.

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Learn more about the history of The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy while on a nature walk. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Transportation Council 9 a.m. SC Chamber group meeting at Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949. 492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

major disaster declaration. The disaster declaration includes Orange County as well Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

The time period for the flooding was designated as December 17 through January 4.

“The U. S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist those residents and businesses affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows with federal disaster loans,” said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills in a press release. “Getting our businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.” The federal disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, businesses and private, nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed.

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.

Businesses of any size and nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to homeowners and businesses to help with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.

The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is April 4. The deadline to return economic injury applications is November 2.

FIND OUT MORE: To learn more about the disaster assistance call 800.659.2955 or visit their website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. —SNG

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week FIRE LEADS TO DISCOVERY OF POT PLANTS: A small pot operation was discovered in the West El Portal building where a two-alarm fire broke out January 21.

Sgt. Scott Kennedy of the Orange County Deputy Sheriff’s Department in San Clemente said deputies were alerted to the operation by firefighters. They found nine mature plants and the necessary equipment for growing them in a closet, Kennedy said.

The operation was not a factor in the blaze at 242 West El Portal, he said. The fire in the four-unit building was ruled accidental and caused by an electrical problem.

The information was relayed to narcotics detectives who are investigating. No arrests have been made, Kennedy said.

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Library After-School Club 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Club for kids 5 and older with activities and much more at the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Toastmasters 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.

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

Wednesday, Feb 16 Read with Chloe

German Speaking Group 2 p.m.–4p.m. Every Monday at Café Calypso.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.

Tuesday, Feb 15

3:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading skills with a certified therapy dog at the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Planning Commission Meeting

The American Association of University Women 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The local AAUW branch is holding an informal reception for new and prospective members. Call to RSVP and for location details: 949.443.1718 or 949.388.3845.

SCAA Meeting 3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association meets the second Sunday at the Community Center. Refreshments served. Members free, non-members $5 donation. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

WHAT’S NEXT: As of Tuesday, the SBA has opened Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to issue loan applications, answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application. The nearest is at the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and opened February 10. No appointment is necessary.

6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, Feb 17

Toddlertime

BNI Meeting

10:30 a.m. Stories and learning activities for kids ages 2-3 with adult participation at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Meeting every Thursday at the Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club.

200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, www.bellacollinagolf.com.

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‘Free and Public’

School district ready to sort out new fee policy after lawsuit

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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new policy on student fees should be before Capistrano Unified School District trustees by the end of the school year to address issues raised in the statewide settlement of an ACLU lawsuit that challenged what students are charged for.

The lawsuit followed an investigation by the ACLU/SC that uncovered a widespread practice among school districts of forcing students to purchase textbooks, workbooks, and assigned novels in order to matriculate in academic courses. School districts also charged lab fees for participation in science classes. Although many schools would set up programs where students who could not pay the fees would still receive the book or equipment, such systems are still illegal.

Dana Hills High School and San Clemente were among the dozens of schools cited in the lawsuit. The examples in the suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, were requirements that Dana Hills students in advanced placement government subscribe to a news magazine, while San Clemente requires students to buy novels for English.

A San Clemente High student makes her way to class earlier this week. The school may no longer charge fees or ask students to purchase materials even for novels used in classes. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

San Clemente High students pass between classes.

Photo by Stacie N. Galang

But with the settlement reached in December, schools will be forced to eliminate many fees and change the way classes are taught. The settlement also extends to sports, where players often buy their own uniforms and equipment.

“This is a historic settlement that puts an end once and for all to the pay-to-learn system,” Mark Rosenbaum, chief counsel of the ACLU of Southern California, said in a statement. “This agreement means all students have an equal opportunity to achieve their dreams irrespective of their families’ financial circumstances.”

In a letter to parents, CUSD Superintendent Joseph Farley said the settlement will require districts to change “traditions that go back many years.”

District officials identified potential members to serve on a task force that would look at fees and the settlement and draw up new district regulations, CUSD spokesman Marcus Walton said. Invitations are going out to potential participants now and the goal is for trustees to review recommendations by the end of the school year.

The settlement will be made law by

September.

If a district violates the terms, the state Controller will withhold 1 percent of the district’s total funding for administrative costs under the violation is corrected. Furthermore, parents will be able to challenge illegal fees immediately through the complaint process that provides for local resolution within 30 working days.

Walton said the district anticipates the loss of money now raised through fees will be offset by an increase in donations or fund-raising, particularly by sports teams. But the true (Cont. on page 8)

student has fabricated from such materials for his/her own possession and use, such as wood shop, art, or sewing projects kept by the student.

• Reimbursement for the actual cost of duplicating public records, student records, or a prospectus of the school curriculum.

• Fees for transportation to and from school, and transportation between school and regional occupational centers, programs or classes, as long as the fee does not exceed the statewide average nonsubsidized cost per student and provided there is a waiver provision based on financial need.

• Fees for transportation of pupils to places of summer employment.

• Tuition fees charged to pupils whose parents are actual and legal residents of an adjacent foreign country or an adjacent state.

• Tuition fees collected from foreign students attending a District school pursuant

to an F-1 visa, equal to the full unsubsidized per capita cost of providing education during the period of attendance.

• Fees for an optional fingerprinting program for kindergarten or other newly enrolled students, if the fee does not exceed the actual costs associated with the program.

• Fees for community classes in civic, vocational, literacy, health, homemaking, and technical and general education, not to exceed the cost of maintaining the community classes.

• Deposits for band instruments, music, uniforms and other regalia which school band members take on excursions to foreign countries.

• Charges for eye safety devices, at a price not to exceed the district’s actual costs, in specified courses or activities in which students are engaged in, or are observing, an activity or the use of hazardous substances likely to cause injury to the eyes.

Source: Capistrano Unified School District

School Fees: What’s Allowed?

Some specific fees, charges and deposits are authorized by law. These specific fees, charges and deposits are: • Charges for optional attendance as a spectator at a school or district-sponsored activity.

• Charges for food served to students, subject to free and reduced price meal program eligibility and other restrictions specified in law.

• Paying the replacement cost for district books or supplies loaned to a student that the student fails to return, or that is willfully cut, defaced or otherwise injured, up to an amount not to exceed $10,000.

• Fees for field trips and excursions in connection with courses of instruction or school related social, educational, cultural, athletic, or school band activities, as long as no student is prevented from making the field trip or excursion because of lack of sufficient funds.

• Medical or hospital insurance for field trips that is made available by the school district.

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insurance for athletic team members, so long as there is a waiver for financial hardship.

• Charges for standardized physical education attire of a particular color and design, but the school may not mandate that the attire be purchased from the school and no physical education grade of a student may be impacted based on the failure to wear standardized apparel “arising from circumstances beyond the control” of the student.

• Charges for the parking of vehicles on school grounds.

• Charges for the rental or lease of personal property needed for district purposes, such as caps and gowns for graduation ceremonies.

• Fees for school camp programs, so long as no student is denied the opportunity to participate because of nonpayment of the fee.

• Reimbursement for the direct cost of materials provided to a student for property the

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Eye on SC ‘Free and Public’ (Cont. from page 7) impact is unknown and trustees referenced the ACLU settlement several times during their last regular meeting when discussing future finances.

San Clemente High Principal George Duarte said he and his staff are waiting for guidance. He’s waiting for word from the task force before taking any direct steps.

In the meantime, Duarte said teachers and club advisers are taking caution about the way they make requests of students.

“The dialogue with teachers is we’re being very careful that we are not charging students to participate,” the principal said. “We have to be very clear that it’s a donation not a fee, not an expectation, and that no children will be penalized for not making a donation.”

Duarte said the impact of the decision affects not only the classroom, but also students’ extracurricular activities.

Trudy Podobas of the San Clemente Parent, Teacher and Student Association said she was concerned about the impact on students. The state requires schools to provide services but does not increase the money to ensure the services get done.

“It’s just an overall a sign of the times,” she said. “When dollars are short, these issues come up.”

Podobas said she worries about the extracurricular activities for students, too.

At Dana Hills, Principal Robert Nye has met with parent and booster groups about

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, February 8 SUSPICIOUS PERSON Calle Juno/Calle Monterey (8:22 a.m.) A resident was concerned because a strange car was in the neighborhood. There’d been burglaries lately, and the car alarm kept going off.

the settlement.

“He explained the situation,” said Martha McNicholas, the executive vice president of the Dana Hills Parent, Teacher and Student Association. “We’re all waiting for word from the district come down.”

McNicholas said she suspects the real changes will come in how things are done—not whether schools and teams can afford to do them.

In English classes her children have taken, for example, students were required to buy new copies of A Tale of Two Cities or East of Eden because teachers wanted them to write notes on the pages and highlight passages. That, McNicholas reasoned, could change with students taking notes on regular paper.

Both of her kids also had to buy Spanish workbooks, but it seemed they didn’t use them too much. “Things like that could be online,” McNicholas said. “There’s ways to get around it.”

At San Juan Hills, Athletic Director Armando Gonzalez said programs may suffer in the wake of the ruling because more schools and programs will be competing for a limit amount of fund-raising dollars.

As a newer school, San Juan Hills has an advantage, he said, because one booster group raises all of the money, so groups aren’t competing against each other.

Students pay $150 to $350 in “voluntary donations,” depending on the sport they play, but they can reduce the amount by

Monday, February 7 PETTY THEFT REPORT Calle Ameno, 0 Block (11:44 p.m.) A resident reported items were missing from the house after a little gathering.

DISTURBANCE Via Umbroso, 600 Block (10:40 p.m.) A woman called for help getting a man to leave her home. She got into an argument with the man while trying to describe whose property was whose.

DISTURBANCE Marquita, 100 Block (8:51 p.m.) A woman reported her sister beat up her mother a few days ago and another dispute was breaking out. A 51-year-old woman was arrested.

DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (8:13 p.m.) A building owner reported receiving numerous complaints about a man sleeping and urinating in the building.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Del Presidente, 3200 Block (8:31 p.m.) Deputies checked a unit after a report of chemicals burning.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 700 Block (7:12 a.m.) A guest in a local motel was throwing rocks at other rooms.

ASSAULT El Camino Real, 100 Block (7:47 p.m.) A homeless woman, well known to authorities, ran a cart into another woman’s legs.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Avenida Acapulco/Avenida San Pablo (6:41 a.m.) A man was spotted breaking into a vehicle. The man got into his own vehicle and tried to drive away. A 20-year-old man was arrested.

FOUND PROPERTY Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (7:16 p.m.) Drugs were found at San Clemente Hospital, but not the kind that belong there. A 25-year-old man, who identified himself as a contractor, was taken into custody.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Cresta Babia, 4500 Block (2:54 a.m.) A 45year-old woman wasn’t breathing.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (6:33

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A group of students head to class at San Clemente High. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

selling advertising or participating in other fund-raisers. Parents can also volunteer to bring down fees.

“We never prevent any athlete or student

from participating,” Gonzalez said. “We have options to help.”

See www.capousd.org for more information on the district’s fee policy and state law. SC

p.m.) A caller said he needed help getting information from the seller after buying a vehicle from Craigslist. Deputies said it was a civil matter.

Someone stole the tip jar from a coffee shop.

DISTURBANCE Calle de Los Mares, 600 Block (3:59 p.m.)

Four skateboarders were throwing rocks at a security guard.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 900 Block (4:20 p.m.)

Deputies responded to a call about someone “being mean” on a social-networking site.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 700 Block (4:05 p.m.) A man in his 20s was in a dispute with an elderly man, and threw his bicycle.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Del Mar, 200 Block (3:27 p.m.) A store owner said he had a photo of someone casing his shop.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON El Camino Real, 500 Block (3:16 p.m.) A man in shoulder brace refused to leave a business.

INDECENT EXPOSURE Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (2:30 p.m.) Two men, each about 20, were exposing themselves and yelling profanities.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (1:54 p.m.)

A resident complained they were being harassed by a neighbor.

WELFARE CHECK Ola Vista, 2400 Block (1:05 p.m.) A nanny never showed up for work and hadn’t been heard from in a week.

PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 300 Block (10:42 a.m.)

DISTURBANCE Bonanza, 2900 Block (9:06 a.m.) A resident was screaming about Satan.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Palizada, 100 Block (8:06 p.m.)

Someone was on the roof of a business, apparently removing things.

FAMILY DISPUTE Via Durango, 0 Block (4:23 a.m.) A child called saying their mother and father were in a fight. The caller then said the mother fell down some stairs. The husband got on the phone and said the wife was ill, while the wife reported her neck hurt. Dispatchers told them to stay in separate rooms until deputies arrived. A 39-year-old woman was taken into custody. She listed her occupation as sales.

Sunday, February 6 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES West Canada/Calle Puente (10:15 p.m.) A man was loitering in the area and asked the caller for directions. The caller thought that odd, given the late hour. The man was described as 45-50 years old, clean shaven, about 5-foot, 7-inches tall with a pot belly.

FAMILY DISPUTE Via Los Tilos, 300 Block (10:20 p.m.) A woman reported her ex-husband locked her out. He’d been drinking.

CITIZEN ASSIST Canada, 100 Block (9:49 p.m.) A man whose friend was the victim of a domestic violence called deputies about an emergency protective order because the woman is receiving calls from the suspect in jail.

ASSAULT Calle Redondel, 100 Block (9:34 p.m.) A man was assaulted by his ex-wife’s boyfriend. www.sanclementetimes.com

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—Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

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The recently formed Read For Awareness social-justice book club will hold its first discussion February 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church. The group hopes to bring together people who share a love for literature and social justice. All of selections will bring to light the lives of people living in other parts of the world. The first book is Not For Sale, the Return of the Global Slave Trade and How We Can Fight It by David Batstone. The Village Book Exchange and Mathom House Books have copies on hand. To receive a discount, participants can mention they are part of the Read For Awareness book club.

The discussion is open to the public. For more information or to host a future discussion group, e-mail: readforawareness@ gmail.com

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Shorecliffs Middle School seventh-grader Seth England won first place in the San Clemente Spelling Bee, Shorecliffs eighth-grader Kasia Kosmala-Dahlbeck took second place Bernie Ayers Middle School student Haley McCabe came in third. Courtesy photo

About 25 San Clemente middle school students participated in a Spelling Bee January 31 at Vista del Mar Middle School. The first-place winner was Shorecliffs Middle School seventh-grader Seth England who correctly spelled yokel, variegated and nebulosity. Shorecliffs eighth-grader Kasia Kosmala-Dahlbeck took second place when she misspelled virulently. In third place was Bernie Ayers Middle School student Haley McCabe. The students received U.S. Savings bonds of $75 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third. Local realtor Ed Mixon sponsored the event.

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Two local musicians and journalists will present “Music through the Decades” at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens February 10 at 7 p.m. Former Sacramento and Phoenix television reporter Mike Chamberlin with special guest, reporter Fred Swegles of The San Clemente Sun-Post, will present a program of popular music from the late 1920s through the present day. The musical trends of the various decades will be interspersed with stories about what was happening in San Clemente during those years as researched by the two journalists.

“This promises to be a very unique, entertaining and educational program for the whole family,” said Jenifer Finley, Casa Romantica executive director. Both Chamberlin and Swegles attended San Clemente High School and both learned to play guitar during the heyday of the surf-guitar era. Chamberlin went on to become a news reporter at television stations in Sacramento and Phoenix. He also continued his love for music, performing over 300 concerts in the southwestern states. Now retired from broadcasting, Chamberlin and his wife Barbara (Swegles’ sister) returned to San Clemente where he is continuing his music career. Swegles is a longtime San Clemente reporter. Reservations are encouraged. For tickets, call 949.498.2139 ext. 10.

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The Forster Education Foundation raised $26,000 during its Crab Feast fundraiser at the San Clemente Casino Saturday. Kim Van Dixhorn is the president of the foundation and Stephanie Bartlett was the event coordinator.

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u Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens received a landscape design commendation February 4 from the California Garden Clubs, the largest nonprofit volunteer gardening organization in California. The award was presented by Mary Lou Goodwin, California Garden Clubs chairwoman, to Ruth DeNault, vice president of Casa Romantica’s Board of Trustees, Jenifer Finley, Casa Romantica’s executive director and Launa Gould, Casa Romantica’s head gardener. The commendation was awarded for the coastal bluff landscape garden overseen by Gould, who was the clubs’ gardener of the year in 2010. “We are extremely honored to receive this commendation,” said Finley in a news release. Gould and her team of volunteers, “transformed the Casa gardens into an oasis of magnificence and tranquility,” the executive director said. Casa Romantica has droughttolerant and native plant gardens designed to prevent erosion, reduce run-off and conserve water. The Casa Gardens has multiple gardens, including a butterfly garden that is a designated monarch way station and the “Spanky Chang” Children’s Garden, planted with lamb’s ears and lion’s tail.

The winners of this year’s annual essay contest from the Veterans of Foreign Wars San Clemente Post 7142 were Shaughn Michael Ritchie in first place, Matthew John Fatino in second place and Marta Kajdas in third place. The San Shaughn Michael Ritche.

Courtesy photo Clemente VFW award winners received $150, $100 and $50. They were among 30 students from Our Lady of Fatima School to participate in the local essay contest. Students were asked to write essays on the topic of “Does patriotism still matter?”

Winners advanced to the national contest.

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Volunteers are needed to work on the local habitats and help restore trails damaged after the recent storms at the Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy. Students, scouts and church groups looking for volunteer opportunities are welcome to contact staff@theconservancy to sign up.

The nonprofit conservancy will have trail clearing and weeding outings February 12 and March 12 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To sign-up for an event, contact staff@ theconservancy or call 949.489.9978. To become a member, go to www.theconservancy.org. The conservancy is managed by the Rancho Mission Viejo Land Trust. u

The American Association of University Women, San Clemente Capo Beach Branch is holding an informal reception February 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for new and prospective members. If you are interested in attending or need more information, please call Alice Schreiner at 949.443.1718 or Barbara Karr at 949.388.3845 to RSVP and receive location details. u

San Clemente High School Habitat for Humanity club members, from left, Briana Lehman, Co-President Karina Gadea, Coley Page, Bret Miller, Scotty Savage, Co-President Frannie Coxe and Janae Cousineau. Courtesy photo

San Clemente High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club had an ice skating fundraiser at Aliso Ice Palace Jan. 25. More than 45 students came and helped raised $350 for the organization.

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The San Clemente Friends of the Library will host their silent auction through March 6. Unique and collectible books are offered for bidding at the Friends Bookstore. Seven rare books available for auction are being displayed in the San Clemente Library lobby. All proceeds from the silent auction will fund San Clemente Library programs and the purchase of new books and supplies. Bids are taken only at the Friends Bookstore at 242 Avenida Del Mar. Among the works being auctioned are Early Artists in Laguna Beach: The Impressionists by Janet Blake Dominik with a starting bid of $25 and The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner, a limited first edition by The Franklin Library with a starting bid of $50. The following five rare books offered for auction are Easton Press collector’s editions: Gateway by Frederick Pohl, signed by Frederick Pohl with a starting bid of $40; Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper with a starting bid of $50; Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky with a starting bid of $40; Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein with a starting bid of $50; and The Man in the High Castle by Phillip K. Dick with a starting bid of $25. The tomes are bound in leather and accented with 22-karat gold.

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Author Bill Thomas has released his latest book titled San Clemente: Hither, Thither & Yon. The book is filled with dozens of articles formerly published in the “San Clemente Journal” and includes articles on people, recreational activities, project developments, nonprofit organizations, selected businesses and more.

Three different sections tell the story of San Clemente. “Hither” focuses on the people and places around San Clemente. “Thither” features the art scene and around the area, and “Yon” details away and abroad.

Thomas is a college English professor, freelance writer and San Clemente park commissioner. He has authored or co-authored seven books and written several hundred articles for magazines and newspapers.

“After nine years and some 100 Journal articles in print, I decided to publish a modest anthology containing many of my pieces providing a slice of history of our fair town, artists and interesting people; nearby activities, places and individuals of note; and shared experiences of travels by my wife, Diane and me,” Thomas wrote in his foreword.

The book is available at Designs by Nature, Mathom House Books and Village Book Exchange and online at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.

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Donations are needed of gently worn prom dresses, party dresses, formal dresses and bridesmaid dresses for “Belle of the Ball” event for foster care and at-risk teen girls in Orange County, including San Clemente. Contemporary and plus-size dresses, along with accessories such as dress shoes, jewelry and jewelry sets, and evening purses are especially needed.

The event is hosted by local nonprofits Girls Inc., Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Orange Coast College and Women Helping Women. Donations must be delivered by March 5. For more information and drop-off locations, visit www.orangewoodfoundation. org/belle.

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Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

The Death of Books?

Predictions Continue To Claim the Internet Will Kill the Profitability of Publishing.

Like Radio, Movies, TV, and Video It Is Proving to be a Premature Obituary.

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ver the past several years the press has been bemoaning the death of the book and the final victory of the web-based media. My own view has always been skeptical of the Internet’s predominance. In 1999 when I went to work for Hard Cloud, one of the three big action sports portals (along with Blue Torch and Swell) based in San Clemente, the entire Wavelengths surf magazine editorial staffs were ravaged

By Jim Kempton by dot-com headhunters. “Print is Dead!!” screamed across their arrogant e-blast claims, as the Internet bubble swelled beyond anyone’s imaginings. Venture capital and big corporate investors begged to finance fledgling startups who had no track record, experience - or even a business plan.

In the San Clemente surf industry, nearly $40 million was spent on these three miserably unprofitable pretenders before they were relegated to the F**ked.com website’s comically titled obituary column. I know—I ran one.

Yet, year after year these predictions continued: Print was dead. Books were bogus. Publishing was obsolete. Meanwhile billions upon tens of billions were scammed or mismanaged away in failed Internet investments. The new millennium saw

thousands of fiery dot com crashes on what is now known as the “tech wreck” or “information highway of death.”

Today, there are nearly 100 surf websites—most all still struggling and losing money. Geniuses prognosticating print’s death have been about as accurate as Nostradamus.

The standing joke is that the Radio was going to kill the book back at the turn of the “Rumors of my last century. TV was supposed death have been to kill radio, video was to kill highly exaggerated.” TV and cable would kill video.

And, of course, at the turn of —Mark Twain this century,the worldwide web would replace everything. Yet a decade later, every one of those older media is flourishing. The most unprofitable one is the Internet.

Think about it: Who would you rather be—John Grisham or some blogger? Does anybody on the Internet make Rush Limbaugh’s $20 million radio salary? Oprah Winfrey’s 35 million daily television viewers makes the biggest web portals seem wimpy. And one film like Avatar made more profit than all the “monitized” sites put together—if you exclude Amazon and E-Bay. And how did those two succesful Internet sites make their money? Well, for one thing, they both sell a lot of books.

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Online Reader Poll Have you experienced the theft or vandalism of Measure A signs?

No. My signs have been untouched.

38% Yes. My signs have gone missing.

41% I don’t have any but I noticed some defaced.

15% We have too many signs cluttering the city.

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Jim Kempton is working on a new book about the birth and rise of the surf industry. He hopes you will help find a publisher, option the screen rights, book him on Oprah and interview him on NPR. Then he can sell the book on the Internet.

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 DO WE REALLY NEED PLAYA DEL NORTE? Ron Geisel, San Clemente

Since San Clemente will be having another election on March 8, 2011, go or no go for the Playa Del Norte Project at North Beach, here are some issues that the voting public just might want to consider: First, Playa Del Norte is not a panacea for the revitalization of North Beach. Just building a superfluous 48,970-squarefeet right in the middle of an on going, very convenient, wellestablished city-owned beachfront parking lot will not suffice.

It is all about the existing development in the immediate area around the parking lot that needs to be revitalized, such as Kaylani Coffee Shop, since it is a focal entry point from the north to San Clemente. They should completely rebuild it maybe as a restaurant with an ocean view. Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant should be cleaned up, redecorated, revamp the kitchen door area facing the parking lot. The 7-Eleven should paint the building white and replace the mansard flat roof tile with traditional Spanish roof tile. Last, but certainly not least, the city should bring the Miramar Theater back to life. In fact, developing the theater into a performing art center of some sort just might be the so-called catalyst needed to pull North Beach together.

As an added feature, what seems like a natural for the area, Page 12 • San Clemente Times • February 10–16, 2011

how about building a monument or fountain in the circle across from the theater and casino at the intersection of Boca De La Playa and Calle Las Bolas? It would certainly bring added class to the area.

Because beachfront open space and view corridors are now and will become more of a premium as time goes by, the North Beach Green Alternative plan by Ricardo Nichol is certainly well worth looking in to. Just think, on Camino Real at the North Beach area, we will only need two existing intersections, not a third one crammed in as proposed.

Second, the idea that Playa Del Norte will generate money to make up for the sports park maintenance cost etc. is rather ludicrous since we will eventuality have just across El Camino Real and up Avenida Pico thousands of commercial square feet in Marblehead, not to mention the new Target store contributing tax dollars to San Clemente.

Third, for those of you who think Playa Del Norte is a real moneymaker, I highly suggest you read the (consultant’s) Keyser Marston Report which the city wisely obtained. It’s a very comprehensive report that has, as of late, apparently been put on ice. If you don’t have time, just read the four- to five-page conclusion. “This project’s financial viability is thin and it has a very limited financial

capacity.” I believe that’s a slight hint that this is not a good project financially. Does San Clemente really need this? For the skeptic, it should be noted that Keyser Marston, founded in 1973 has one of the largest real estate advisory practices on the West Coast.

Fourth, I suggest you go to the City of San Clemente archives and obtain a copy of Resolution No. 69-70 signed and approved in August 1970 by the city council to acquire the North Beach triangle by condemnation for the purpose of “public off-street parking, public park and public use abutting the present City of San Clemente Beach Club.” Playa Del Norte would certainly run contrary to the spirit of this resolution.

Fifth, when it comes to the California Coastal Commission, application No. 5-93-386, was issued in 1994 for the construction of the Metrolink commuter rail station. Here again are some quoted excerpts from the permit regarding North Beach. “The land use designation for the North Beach Parking lot are tourist commercial and open space, permitted development shall be sited and designed to protect views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal area, to minimize the alteration of natural land forms, to be visually compatible with the character of surrounding areas.”

Playa Del Norte would certainly run contrary to the spirit of (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to the Editor (cont.)

F R O M T H E M I N D O F Z ELESKI

(Cont. from page 12) this coastal permit issued in 1994.

The bottom line is, lets keep the historic core value of the North Beach triangle in place by not selling this public owned land at a discount to a private developer.

NORTH BEACH PROJECT WRONG FOR MANY REASONS Juniel Worthington, San Clemente

This LAB project is the wrong project at the wrong time.

We should not sell public land that the city seized from 10 families via eminent domain to a developer. This is not surplus land. We, the people, are using it every day while we enjoy the trail, the Ole Hanson Beach Club and the beach itself.

If you sift through the financial details, you will see that the city’s big projected money maker of this mall is parking revenue. (Their figures are greatly over-estimated). Sales and property taxes amount to peanuts. Do they think we are stupid? Who pays for parking when they go shopping? On Del Mar, nobody does. When was the last time you paid parking to shop?

Experts know that the key to making a sound decision is to first identify your problem. Alert! The problem at North Beach is the run-down appearance of the Miramar Theatre and 7-Eleven (convenience store). This project does not touch one inch of them. Not one. Don’t forget that. The LAB project does not fix North Beach.

We now have over 150 empty buildings, office spaces and restaurants in San Clemente. Marblehead mall will be adding several dozen more stores. Our city manager stated the LAB project’s financial viability is thin. The LAB project may not make it and might even put Kaylani’s (Coffee Co.) and Ichibiri’s (Japanese Restaurant) out of business, creating more private property eye sores at the entrance of San Clemente.

The risk of the development should be on the developer not on the city tax-payers. Every business owner in town should be asking for handouts just like City Council is giving the LAB. If existing business owners, including Target, had to pay fair market value for their property, why doesn’t the LAB? Government subsidies and government handouts are mostly bad ideas. Let the free market decide. See www. nothbeachgreenalternative.com for a better solution. I’ll be voting no on Measure A on March 8. No taxpayer handouts and subsidies to developers.

THE GREATER GOOD Jenifer Massey, San Clemente

The LAB is a private developer. Its proposed project known as Playa Del Norte, PDN, is to be built on publicly owned land taken from private owners by eminent domain in 1970. The land was taken for public parking and a public park. What we will lose if we relinquish this public treasure to a private developer is: 1. Beachfront parking that will be taken by visitors to PDN. 2. Future park to be enjoyed by all not just the affluent.

3. Open space and open views.

PDN is to be built on 9 to 12 feet of fill. It is to be 48,970 square feet. It is to be 50 feet tall at its highest point. The City of San Clemente hired an independent firm, Keyser-Marston, to do a feasibility study. Their report concluded that PDN lacks financial viability. We currently have 200 vacant offices and shops in San Clemente. When the Marblehead Outlet Mall is completed in San Clemente, it will have 121 additional shops plus restaurants. Did we move here to shop?

We are the guardians of a sacred trust. Public land is to be enjoyed by all forever.

Vote No on A.

PLAYA DEL NORTE IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING Diana Donaldson, San Clemente

I am so grateful to the San Clemente City Council, all previous San Clemente mayors, a series of planning commissions, and everyone else who has supported plans for Playa Del Norte for our North Beach. I believe that San Clemente will be the lucky beneficiary of the (developer) LAB’s design and management with its history of thoughtful, innovative and visionary projects.

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Twenty years ago, I read about the LAB “anti-mall” in the newspaper and went to Costa Mesa to see what it was about. An overlooked industrial area on Bristol was transformed into a memorable destination. There are one-of-akind stores in an architecturally interesting and innovative setting. We have been there many times since, and it is always filled with people of all ages enjoying the unique design and welcoming outdoor seating areas. Since I enjoy getting my hair cut across the street, I’m also familiar with their eco-project “The Camp.” This is an example of an environmentally sound, yet beautiful retail center. Here there is an atmosphere of eco-friendly shops that include sports, clothing, interesting books and gifts, and a thriving health food restaurant. Both of these locations provide a special pleasure due in part to their original architecture, beautiful drought-tolerant landscaping and amazing attention to detail.

Now, I am realizing that Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi’s LAB (Little American Business) have reached other vibrant communities with exciting projects. The historic flour mill in Portland, at the water’s edge, was unanimously approved by that community for renovation by this team. They have also broken ground on the restoration of an historic packinghouse and Packard auto showroom in downtown Anaheim, across from city Hall. Both of these communities have recognized the long-term approach LAB takes to the neighborhood revitalization and welcome their investment into their communities.

There are developers, and then there are community builders. LAB is committed to the communities they are a part of and their 20 years of success and recognition are tangible examples. They have received Congressional recognition for community revitalization, national architectural and planning awards, and are invited to lecture across the country, including speaking two times at the prestigious TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Conference.

Their projects are unique, support small independent businesses, have little or no vacancy, even in these difficult economic times, and have been going strong for two decades.

I couldn’t be more pleased that five years ago, our city council had the foresight to unanimously vote to invite the LAB to plan a village scale destination for us at the entrance to San Clemente. They have proven to be tirelessly committed to this amazing solution to our long-blighted North Beach.

Here and now we can have a location to be truly proud of...a location that people come and bring their friends to celebrate their special holidays, a location worth remembering. It seems that we will have the opportunity to vote YES for this North Beach Project yet again. Let’s build it.

YOU’RE INVITED! 8 a.m. Friday, February 18 at Café Calypso ••••• 114 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 4, San Clemente

VILLAGE VOICE: OPPOSITION’S PULPIT John Dorey, San Clemente

Remember Measure W when the city voted 53.6 percent to 46.4 percent in favor of continuing the Playa Del Norte process? Opposition leaders indignantly accused the city of paying the (developer) LAB and the Sadeghi family $28 million. Ever wonder why that so-called factual issue isn’t around for Measure A? Because it was a big fat lie. They made that up with creative rationalization and then tried to sell it to the voters of San Clemente. It didn’t work. The voters saw through it.

Since the big-fat-lie concept didn’t work, the opposition developed a series of smaller fabrications hoping this time, like spaghetti on a wall, one or two might stick. They used this format to coerce referendum signatures because it couldn’t be challenged.

Wayne Eggleston, who originally founded the anti-North Beach group, recently wrote a Village Voice article in the San Clemente Times. I was hoping for a high level of discourse but instead I found misleading statements designed to fool less-informed voters into voting No on A. He exposed the Village Voice as a biased source of misinformation on Measure A, with tactics similar to Measure W and the referendum.

The Voice intentionally misleads his readers into believing that the LAB is receiving a check for $4.5 million from the city. (At least it’s down from $28 million.) He implies that if you vote No on A, you can stop the parking expansion and consequently stop the money from being spent. That’s absurd. This expansion will take place whether Measure A passes or fails, and he knows that. The new parking will help the casino, the Miramar, beach and trail users and all future needs of North Beach regardless of whether PDN is built.

Mr. Eggelston states that family dining, culinary and entertainment focused Playa Del Norte is not suitable for North Beach yet as a city councilman he voted in favor of placing it on this site. Every local knows that Ole Hanson’s vision was to have this area provide these services for our community.

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Letters to the Editor (cont.)

(Cont. from page 14) It’s why the casino, the Beach Club, the Miramar and bowling alley were all built in North Beach. Ole envisioned North Beach to be a happening place for family entertainment and gatherings.

Mr. Eggelston also proclaimed PDN will “Destroy the beach parking?” Really? This popular rant was the most successful sound byte used for referendum signatures. After reconfiguration, there will be 24 fewer spaces leaving 316 on the beach side. Another six to 10 may be lost to make room for the Beach and Trail Café (if built). Also, 74 designated Metrolink spaces will be moved across El Camino (where much more parking is being built) and will free up additional beach parking. Consulting experts determined that currently, 45 percent of the parking goes unused. The “destroyed parking” rant much like “land grab” is just spaghetti.

The park alternative is another piece of spaghetti. Mr. Eggelston’s recommendation for North Beach is a Trojan horse that will cost our community millions of dollars to build, tens of thousands to maintain and bring in zero revenue. It sounds warm and fuzzy but is in fact just a catchy idea to confuse the voter. In fact, key opposition leaders know the city has no money to build this imaginary park.

It’s just not a viable alternative. On the other hand, much to the opposition’s dismay, the city’s website shows PDN and a revitalized NB could bring in over $1.6 million a year in much needed sales tax and parking revenue in perpetuity and creates local jobs. It also provides $20 million of private capital to jumpstart North Beach’s revitalization, is designed with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture to complement Ole’s vision and the existing historical buildings per the General Plan, is designed with 50 percent open space, paths and public gardens, creates elevated views for family dining and provides convenient beach and trail destination food services our whole community can enjoy.

It is important to me that the fair facts pro and con get to the community so the voter can make a well-informed decision. I looked at the project and studied the information and personally believe it is a fantastic opportunity for our community to positively enhance our northern gateway. Others may feel differently. It’s the San Clemente way.

I trust the voters to consider the amazing positive benefits and pride this will bring to our community. North Beach will have that old town feel with Spanish plazas that allow the trail walkers and beach goers new family amenities to enjoy.

The Pier Bowl has been revitalized and so has the downtown with fantastic new restaurants. Let’s fix North Beach, too.

This vote will allow the project to go before the Coastal Commission, one of the toughest environmental agencies on earth. I would like to see that happen. But that’s just me.

You make your own decision. Of the voters, 53.6 percent in San Clemente voted in favor of revitalizing North Beach on Measure W. It needs your support again.

PLAYA DEL NORTE NO REMEDY Larry Corwin, San Clemente

North Beach is sick, this is something we can all agree.

Before we go into surgery, it is wise to get a second opinion as to what ails the patient and what action is necessary to cure the problem. North Beach is ailing because of the Miramar Theatre. The Miramar Theatre is the cornerstone of our North Beach area and the gateway to our community from the North and it is really sick.

The correct diagnosis as to what ails the Miramar Theatre can be found in our city policy affecting the theatre. Simply put, the property is owned privately yet the city controls what can and cannot be done with the property. In the past 10 years, there have been five different owners of the property all having varying ideas about new projects and all of which have been rejected by a city that wants to preserve the theatre as a part of our history. The cost to restore the theatre to past glory cannot be cost justified by the private sector yet the community insists this be done. Stalemate.

There is only one permanent remedy that cures the problem and that is for the city of San Clemente to buy the property. If the city is going to control the property, they need to own it.

The city has identified a beach parking fund that sits idle.

The whole property known as the Miramar is comprised of two aging buildings and a beach close parking lot. What is to say the city uses a portion of this fund to buy additional Page 16 • San Clemente Times • February 10–16, 2011

WHITHER THE STORY POLES? Vonne Barnes, San Clemente

parking for today and even more for tomorrow? Instead of handing over $4 million to a private company in hope we can repair North Beach, we take these same funds and buy the Miramar parking and guarantee we fix North Beach.

The present owner of the theatre would love to sell it to the city. This is a buyers’ market in real estate and correct economic thinking should have us as buyers, not sellers. Let’s look at a few of the problems we solve with this solution: 1. The city expands our public beach close footprint, not eliminates it.

2. We have a beautiful civic facility for shows, plays, concerts, high school events etc.

3. North Beach never falls into disrepair again.

4. Open space and all beach views are preserved.

5. Genuine incentives are created for the private sector to invest in the area 6. Our gateway to San Clemente is preserved forever.

In order to make this happen, we need immediate action to halt the current plans to subsidize a private project with over $10 million of public money and property. We need to first vote No on A and move on to a much better plan.

WHAT ABOUT US? Jack Baker, San Clemente

I am a student San Clemente High School and have lived in San Clemente for eight years. For most of that time it seems there has been this big debate about North Beach.

Improve it or leave it alone. Many of the people I see trying to stop these improvements may not even be living by the time it could be completed. There is no reason to delay the project any further.

Change is inevitable and often needed. North Beach has been an eyesore for a long time. Right now there is a chance to change the area for the better. Playa Del Norte will be something that EVERYONE can enjoy. For me, I’m excited about the chance to have a place to hang out with friends, listen to music, get something to eat and enjoy the ocean view. Playa Del Norte will also be a very eco-friendly project. For instance, local runoff from the streets will be captured in the complex and filtered before being released.

Landscape is to be drought tolerant plants and grasses, and most of the trees will be left or relocated. The changes being proposed are so much better than what we have now.

Think about it. This is long overdue.

My friends and I will be voting this March. We’re voting Yes on A and hope that you will too.

THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES William D. Conroy, San Clemente

I noticed an interesting thing about the signs, pro and con for Measure A as I drive home. The commercial properties in the North Beach area seem primarily to be “Yes” signs. When you drive into the residential areas of North Beach the signs on the lawns of private homes is predominately “NO” signs. Does this mean this is primarily a disagreement between those who hope to profit from the development and those homeowners who will suffer most from the traffic and loss of convenient parking, local property owners versus developers and city hall?

Just what are story poles? They are wooden poles erected vertically where buildings will stand to show what a project will look like. They are a three-dimensional visual representation of the mass and size of buildings. Story poles would allow voters to see how the Playa del Norte project will block public beach access and views.

On January 4, 2011, Council Member Bob Baker asserted that it is essential for voters to see story poles on the Playa del Norte project site in order to make informed decisions on how to vote on Measure A on March 8, 2011, but the City Council majority decided not to put Story Poles up on the Playa del Norte project site at North Beach.

Other council members were of the opinion that story poles would “confuse” the public. Council member Dahl also piped in that it is “too windy” for story poles.

It was decided that photos of last year’s story poles could be posted on the city website, that is, until City Manager George Scarborough pointed out the city staff hadn’t saved any photos. Council member Tim Brown then suggested obtaining photos of the story poles from the public to post on the city website.

The North Beach Green Alternative has 14 photos of story poles posted on its website, and offered to share these with the city to post on its website. On January 5, the city manager responded that the photos are very helpful and that he would submit them to the staff. Until the city acts, these photos are available to the public at: northbeachgreenalternative.com. Simply log onto the website and click on “Story Poles” on the navigation bar at the top.

Voters may also be interested in viewing enlarged diagrams of Playa del Norte stairways, also available at northbeachgreenalternative.com. Some of these stairway diagrams are not posted on the city website, while others are too small to see.

UNETHICAL PRO-LAB PHONE CALLS? Roger Johnson, San Clemente

I wonder how many others are receiving dinner-time power dialing phone calls about the North Beach-LAB project? The caller claims he is from a group called Western States opinion research center, but in reality the calls come from a large polling company in Orem, Utah formerly called Western Wats and now named Opinionology (opinionology. com, 2,000 employees, $90 million in revenue, David Haynes, CEO).

Although this poll purports to be a legitimate gathering of opinion for some unnamed client, in reality it is a “push poll,” a type of poll which is considered unprofessional and unethical by legitimate polling organizations. The idea behind a push poll is not to gather data, but rather to present biased information as fact in order to change public opinion.

It is easy to distinguish a push poll from a legitimate poll by the biased and leading questions. For example, one question asks those who plan to vote “No” on Measure A if they would change their mind because the project adds lots of new parking spaces. Another asks if they would change their mind if they knew the project adds lots of open space. Still another asks if they would change their mind because the project will contribute substantial revenue to San Clemente.

In short, this is a public relations maneuver by the promoters of the LAB project with the purpose of presenting their side of the issue disguised as if it were an objective poll.

Push polls have been part of the dirty tricks repertoire of unprincipled politicians for ages. It is insulting that the promoters calculated that the citizens of San Clemente are too stupid to figure this out. One can only speculate who paid for this supposed poll and who decided to make it an unethical push poll. If the promoters of the LAB project engage in unethical and unprofessional conduct at this level, one can only imagine what they might do if they ever got permission to build the project.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

THE LIST

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

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HEALTH IN MOTION

6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of San Clemente presents a free obesity prevention forum and expo at the Community Center. Learn healthy ways to cook, smart ways to grocery shop and essential nutrients for families. Prizes, giveaways, snacks and more. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES

7 p.m. Two local musician/journalists will present the history of Casa Romantica and San Clemente in song. Call now for tickets; limited availability. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

STAN RIDGWAY

8 p.m. One of the most unique singer/songwriters in American music plays at The Coach House; with Jeff Wright and Cory Case.

Tickets $13 advance, $15 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

HULAVILLE OPEN MIC NIGHT

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.

TRIVIA NIGHT AND LIVE MUSIC

9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

friday11 forecast: sunny • high: 75° low: 43°

HARLAND WILLIAMS

8 p.m. Stand-up comedy show with the popular comedian and actor at the Irvine Improv. Shows all weekend. Tickets $22. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv.com.

NICK I & A.D.D. OF COMMON SENSE

7 p.m. Live music at Mozambique. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com.

GO SEE DO

BE MY VALENTINE AT CASINO SAN CLEMENTE

For Valentine’s Day purists, the Exchange Club will host its ‘Be My Valentine’ event at Casino San Clemente February 14.

The charitable business organization will donate all event proceeds to local Boys & Girls clubs. By attending, couples can share an evening out and help out local children.

The cost to attend is $75, which includes cocktails, a filet mignon and butterflied shrimp dinner, live jazz music by the Tony Guerrero Quintet and plenty of time to cut a rug.

A contemporary jazz flugelhornist, trumpeter, composer and producer, Guerrero and his quintet will bring their toe-tapping tunes to the domed Casino function hall.

The Orange County-based artist has toured the country and world as a headliner in major jazz festivals, concert

venues and clubs, according to his website.

Guerrero has nine solo albums to his name.

Blue Room, the artist’s latest release, has spent more than 15 weeks on the national jazz charts.

The musician has collaborated with artists within his genre with jazz favorites like Freddie Hubbard and Joe Sample and beyond with rockers Billy Idol, Slash and Brian Wilson. Even pop acts like the Jonas Brothers have called upon Guerrero, his website said.

Locals can enjoy an up-close-and-personal experience at the Be My Valentine event. Tickets are by reservation only.

Guests to the event may pay by check and take a tax deduction. The casino is at 140 W. Avenida Pico.

For more information, call 949.280.6249 or 949.768.5346 or e-mail exchangesc@aol.com.

—Stacie N. Galang

VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION

LED ZEPAGAIN & THE PETTY BREAKERS

SATELLITE HORSE RACING

THEO & ZYDECO PATROL

7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Celebrate at the St. Regis Resort & Spa with a live DJ, dancing, light fare, cocktails and more. No cover, parking $5. One Monarch Beach Resort, Monarch Beach, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. OC Tavern presents a fun event offered Wednesday through Sunday. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

MARTIN RAY WINE TASTING

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Russ O’Hare from Martin Ray Winery. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S

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

The first three people to email us with SC Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of free concert tickets from The Coach House to see Savoy Brown on Saturday, March 5. Please include your name and phone number in the email.

EMAIL: tickets@sanclementetimes.com

WIN FREE CONCERT TICKETS!

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THEY CAME FROM OUTER SPACE

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica’s NASA Space Exploration Exhibit is on display with historical space stories, photos, equipment and more. Adults $5. Kids 12 and under $3. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

DIY VALENTINE WORKSHOP

10 a.m. Hands-on workshops where experts at Tree of Life Nursery teach you how to put together a successful native container. Cost varies. 33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.728.0685, www.californianativeplants.com.

PET ADOPTION

10 a.m.-2 p.m. The ARK of San Juan hold a pet adoption at Pets Plus. 638 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART

8 p.m. The Coach House presents a Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty tribute bands; Twice Fooled also plays. Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

UNCLE HENRY KAMAE

8 p.m.-10 p.m. Ukulele concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5 in advance.

Uncle Henry plays again on Feb. 19. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

BEDAZZLED

7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Popular Drag Queen show at Adele’s.

2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

TRAIL CLEARING AND WEEDING

8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Help out at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

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

SIERRA SAGE WALK

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Learn more about the history of The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy while on a nature walk. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www. theconservancy.org.

SEA OF LOVE

10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ocean institute celebrates Valentine’s with a special program about sea animals. Free with paid admission of $4.50-$6.50. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.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, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

VALENTINE’S WITH MARTIN GERSCHWIRZ

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Special afternoon at Adele’s with live music and more. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

SIGNATURE SAFARI

8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach House; Ireside and Jaam Kwest also perform. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. An evening of dinner and dancing at San Juan Hills Golf Club to benefit the O.C. Performing Arts Center, featuring the music of Tony Carinio plus a silent auction.

Tickets $75 per person. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.581.9221, www.ocpac.org.

ALOHA FRIDAY

SECOND STAGE STAND-UP COMEDY

ANDREA DELANCELLOTI

KY-MANI MARLEY

9 p.m. Dress Island style for specials at BeachFire. Live music.

No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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7:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents a night of stand-up comedy on Stage II. Admission $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Capt Dave’s Safari offers a couples’ Valentine’s Day whale-watching special. Departures daily, call for times, pricing and more info.

24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www. dolphinsafari.com.

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

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Stacie N. Galang

Las Golondrinas

400B Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, 949.240.9011 Best Known For: Tamales

Most Popular Item: Beef tamale

In a world where fast food rarely means handmade, Las Golondrinas defies the model. All the food at their five local Mexican restaurants is prepared daily from scratch, said General Manager Esteban Galindo. Workers arrive at 5 a.m. to begin preparing the sauces and meats for their meals. Even the eatery’s tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole are prepared on site every day. The flour and corn tortillas are made at their San Juan Capistrano factory and delivered each day. The work doesn’t mean customers must wait for Las Golondrinas’ burritos, flautas, tacos or tamales. The restaurant’s streamlined system of preparation makes service snappy. “People know we don’t skimp,” Galindo said. “Everything is made to order that day.” Las Golondrinas’ tamales are world famous and beef tops the list of menu items that go out the door the most. Every year, especially around the holidays, orders for their seven types of tamales come in from across the country, the general manager said. “Nobody uses a recipe like ours,” he said. Galindo said his father Art Galindo started the business after years of working in restaurants. Art Galindo took his experience to create a restaurant that adhered to his high expectations for fresh ingredients, the younger Galindo said. That attitude gives the restaurant its consistency and keeps customers coming back, Esteban Galindo said.

Locals have come to know the restaurant and the family. This year, Art Galindo and his wife Maria Galindo have been named the Grand Marshals of the Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano.

Price Range: $2.50-$7 Reservations: Not necessary

Las Golondrinas. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Payment: Cash and credit card Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily

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.

2-for-1 Tuesdays

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VALENTINE’S DAY

forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 43°

Iva Lee’s Valentine’s Day

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy a special gourmet dinner and live music by Missy Andersen at Iva Lee’s. Ladies get a complimentary red rose. Cost $60 per person. Call for reservations. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Be My Valentine

6 p.m. The Exchange Club of San Clemente presents a Valentine’s Day event at the Casino San Clemente featuring live music by The Tony Guerrero Quintet, cocktails, dinner and dancing. $75 each; supports the Boys & Girls Club. 140 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.280.6249.

$5 Mondays

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 from $5 & up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Valentine’s Dinner at Harbor Grill

7 p.m. Special dinner with an oyster bar and views of the bay at Harbor Grill. 34499 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1416, www.harborgrill.com.

Half price on all fishing trips, whale watching and other adventures at Dana Wharf every Tuesday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com

California Missions Resource Studio 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano presents its new studio with information on all 21 missions for students, teachers and more. Free with paid admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.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.

Will Heard

9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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Taste of San Juan

6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Fiesta Association presents their annual fundraiser featuring fare from local restaurants, held at El Adobe.

Tickets $20 for admission and food. 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 714.357.7918, www.swallowsparade.org.

Valentine’s Sunset Whale Watching

Cheese & Wine Pairing Class

Valentine’s Day at St. Regis

Comedy Night

4 p.m.-6 p.m. Romantic sunset cruise with chocolates and treats with Dana Wharf. Tickets $29 each; for catamaran cruise add $10. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Lots to do at The St. Regis: Dinner at the ocean view restaurant Motif; cost $85 each. Or, dinner at the Stonehill Tavern; $125-$195 each. One Monarch Beach Resort, Monarch Beach, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

Satin Express

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Spend Valentine’s at The Cellar with live music and more. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Starr Cornwall. $35 for 5 wines, 4 cheeses, chocolate, materials and instruction. Reservations and pre-payment required. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

9:30 p.m. Your chance to sing live at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Vine Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

Hart & Soul

Denny Pezzin and Dinner

7 p.m.-10 p.m. ‘30s and ‘40s American music at Adele’s.

2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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Elihu

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

forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 45°

Pool & Karaoke

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410. www.sanclementetimes.com

AT THE MOVIES A Lifetime in 127 Hours

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

*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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James Franco in 127 HOURS. Photo: Chuck Zlotnick

One of the biggest challenges an actor can have is to be the central point of an entire hour-and-a-half film. Last fall, we got neat panic attacks from Ryan Reynolds stuck in a coffin six feet under with only a cell phone to save him in Rodrigo Cortés’ “Buried.” Two months later, Danny Boyle brought us the same paranoia and suspense with James Franco trapped under a boulder of a canyon in “127 Hours.”

Based on the shocking true story, a mountain climber named Aron Ralston (played on screen by Franco), goes hiking through a Utah canyon one weekend without telling his family or friends.

Only one day into the trip, and he accidentally trips over a rock, resulting in being trapped in an isolated canyon with his hand crushed by a boulder. For the next 94 minutes (or almost six days in Aron’s world) we experience him trying to escape back to society. While trying to conserve water and preserve his sanity, Aron reflects on moments of his life: his childhood with a younger sister (Lizzy Caplan) and intellectual parents (Treat Williams and Kate Burton); a former relationship with a French girl (Clémence Poésy), as well as just fantasizing about being in town again and carrying on with his life. An hour into the film he (and we, the audience) realize the only way to survive is without the hand.

British director Boyle has made a reputation of displaying many popular, socially conscious themes in his films over the last two decades: heroin addiction in Scotland (“Trainspotting”), morals amid the currency switch in the United Kingdom (“Millions”), poverty and the teens in the slums of Mumbai (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and now life and death of an American hiker underneath a canyon. Perhaps as an attempt to intrigue young American viewers, Boyle chooses to style the film almost as if it were an MTV video program. With product placement and triple-split screens, the method honestly takes away from the emotion and feel in a few parts of the film. Franco has come quite a long way from comedies such as “Freaks and Geeks” and “Pineapple Express” and has shown he can carry a film memorably. It may not be Boyle’s shining hour, but it is Franco’s at the moment. SC —Megan Bianco February 10–16, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 25

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by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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Boys & Girls Club Names Youths of the Year SCHS Senior to Represent San Clemente Club at Orange County Competition

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

J

eremy Holeman was a tough kid prone to fighting when he first started going to the Boys & Girls Club.

Last week, the 11-year-old Shorecliffs student was named one of two youths of the year at the South Coast Area Club in San Clemente.

“I was surprised,” said Jeremy, who started attending at age 6 and has participated in a number of the club’s after-school program. “I like coming here because it’s a place to hang out with your friends, and it’s a place to learn not to do drugs.”

Fellow member, 17-year-old San Clemente High senior Rebecca Baker, also received the honor. She, too, started going to the San Clemente club when she was 6.

Rebecca will represent the San Clemente club for Youth of the Year for Orange County. She is one of 16 vying for the Orange County title. The Orange County clubs represent about 90,000 members.

Baker said participation in the Boys & Girls Club helped her to learn to motivate herself and be a leader.

“I’m just really excited, especially since I’ve been with the club so long,” said Rebecca, who has been accepted at the University of Redlands on an academic scholarship.

Rebecca and Jeremy were honored February 4 at the South Coast Area Club during an afternoon ceremony with their family on hand and fellow members “I like coming who filled the bleachers.

Club Program Director Andy here because it’s Brosche said when Jeremy first a place to hang started coming he didn’t like to be touched and rarely talked to out with your friends, and it’s a other kids.

“This boy has grown up implace to learn not mensely,” the program director said. “Now, he’s just this flourishto do drugs.”

—Jeremy Holeman ing young man.”

Jeremy had been abused by his father and struggled to fit in, Brosche said. The 11-year-old now comes into the center and does his homework.

“He listens to what I have to say, and the real great thing about this guy is he goes out and does it,” he said.

Jeremy’s mother Debbie McKee agreed her son had come a long way. She and nearly a dozen family members came to the Friday ceremony.

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San Clemente High Senior Rebecca Baker, 17, listens as Andy Brosche, Boys & Girls Club program director, honors her as Youth of the Year Friday.

Photo by Stacie N. Galang

back.”

McKee also credited Brosche for his devotion to her son.

“He grabbed a hold of Jeremy and didn’t let go,” she said.

When Rebecca first started coming, club leaders always remembered her for her smiling face, Brosche told the packed auditorium.

Now, she had begun working with younger members in the club’s Keystone Program. Her community work also caught the attention of the Elks Club in San Clemente. The club named her youth of the year in 2010.

Around the holidays, Rebecca organized a group of her musical friends to play Christmas Carols on their instruments for members of the Boys & Girls Club, Brosche said.

“She is absolutely turning into a fine young lady,” he said.

Rebecca’s mother Susan Baker said her daughter has always lived a life of service.

“She’s a wonderful daughter and a wonderful example to her friends,” said Baker who came with Rebecca’s brother Paul, other family members and friends.

At age 3, she was a student in the integrated special education classroom of her brother, who has Aspergers Syndrome.

Last year’s youth of the year for San Clemente, Jessica McGinnis, won the Orange County competition and went on to compete at the state level.

Brosche said he believed Rebecca could similarly win in the county. If she were chosen for Orange County, she would advance to the state and could go on to be considered for the regional and national levels.

The organization’s national youth of the year serves as a national spokesman, traveling the country to address groups on issues facing young people.

For more information about the club, see www.bgcsca.org. SC

Andy Brosche, program director for the Boys & Girls Club hands Jeremy Holeman, 11, his Youth of the Year award at a ceremony Friday. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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Marine, Family Receive Patriotic Homecoming Lt. Colonel Returns after Afghanistan Tour

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

T

he Harbor Ridge neighborhood joined together to welcome home one of their own, U.S. Marine Lt. Colonel Terry Johnson, who returned Monday from a six-month tour in Afghanistan.

Flags, banners, balloons and yellow ribbons decorated the street along Rio Lindo when Johnson, his wife Sallie and children Sadie, 6, and Thomas, 5, drove up in their SUV shortly before 4 p.m.

“This is great, very overwhelming,” said Terry Johnson.

Though he has made the homecomings before, the welcome never gets old.

“It still means a lot,” said the lieutenant colonel, who has spent 18 years in the service.

“It still means a great deal.”

Sallie Johnson knew one banner would be posted, but never expected the amount of red, white and blue greeting them as they turned the corner onto Rio Lindo.

“We had no idea they were going to do any of it,” she said.

U.S. Marine Lt. Colonel Terry Johnson returned home Monday from a six-month tour in Afghanistan. He is with daughter Sadie, 6, wife Sallie and son Thomas, 5.

Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Thomas Johnson shows his father Lt. Colonel Terry Johnson the video he was taking after his father returned from Afghanistan. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Residents in this neighborhood off Calle Del Cerro strung up a welcome home banner that spanned their street. Another banner on the Johnsons’ garage was created

by Thomas’ classmates. One neighbor hung a giant American flag across his garage.

“I was just amazed the neighbors cared enough to do this,” Sallie Johnson said.

Only a few hours earlier, she and the children had reunited with Johnson.

“I went up to him and gave him a big, big hug,” said Thomas, who sat up on his father’s shoulders part of the time.

“I just love him, and I’m happy to have him back,” Sadie said.

As a member of the 1st Marine Division, Terry Johnson had worked as a counter insurgency adviser to both coalition forces and Afghan National Security Forces.

“We were just trying to provide security to the people,” he said. “All things revolved

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around security.”

At Camp Kandahar, the lieutenant colonel had been a team leader, embedding with non-American forces at the tactical level to provide feedback to regional commanders and up to the highest level of command, including Gen. David Petraeus.

Terry Johnson, who has also served two tours in Iraq, said his service helped preserve the kind of neighborhood experience he and his family could savor Monday.

“This particularly is what it’s all about, to come home to this,” he said. “This is really what you’re upholding. This is really what you’re defending.”

The Johnson family chatted and thanked their neighbors for the homecoming. They had lived in their Rio Lindo home about a month before Terry Johnson was deployed in July.

Those living next door and down the block

didn’t let their lack of interaction with the lieutenant colonel stop them from pulling out the stops.

“It was a community effort,” said neighbor Jim Shaw, who helped get the banner up.

The street was “a beehive of activity” in the morning as residents put out their flags and set up the signs up and down Rio Lindo.

Shaw, who has lived on the street 12 years, said residents along the block have rallied around an event or issue but never quite like Monday.

“When we heard Terry was coming home, we wanted to jump to it and make it happen,” he said.

Shaw also noted that neighbors hoped to share their pride with Sallie Johnson and the children who persisted while the man of the house served. They made a sign, naming each family member and describing them as “our heroes.” SC

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Round 1 Contest, Volcom Indoor Skatepark Feb. 11, 5 p.m.

CIF Team Championships, Villa Park High School Feb. 12, 11 a.m.

Gauchos vs.

Anteaters, Bren Center Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m.

San Clemente looks to cap its regular season with a big win against crosstown rival Dana Hills High School.

Shorecliffs Middle School hits up its first Orange County Skateboarding League contest at Volcom Indoor Skatepark in Costa Mesa.

The Tritons now begin their quest for greatness on the mat as the team travels to take on a wide range of opponents.

UC Irvine’s men’s basketball team hosts UC Santa Barbara on the hard court before heading off for three games on the road.

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BOYS BASKETBALL • The Tritons (1-6

GIRLS BASKETBALL • After its rous-

ing win on the road against Mission Viejo on January 31, the Lady Tritons (3-5 SCL, 13-12) chalked up a 42-26 at the hands of Woodbridge High on February 5. San Clemente was held to single digit scoring in the first three quarters, getting outscored 14-3 in the first before entering the half down 25-11. Though the Lady Tritons held its opponent to only 17 points in the final two frames, the slow start to open the game proved too much to comeback from in the end. Alexa Johnson led with eight points while Lindsay Klonowski scored five points. The team then traveled to take on Laguna Hills on February 9 for its final game of the regular season. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS SOCCER • The Tritons (5-2 SCL, 12-

6-5) hit the pitch February 4 for a non-league game against Tesoro after tying Capo Valley 2-2 on January 28. In the game against the Titans, San Clemente was edged 1-0 after two full halves of play. Connor Wilkinson scored the lone goal for Tesoro in the second half pushing his team past the deadlocked score.

However, San Clemente bounced back for a South Coast League game on February 8, beating Laguna Hills 3-2. Both teams went into

HOCKEY

Capitals vs. Ducks, Honda Center Feb. 16, 7 p.m.

After playing out four games on the road, the Anaheim Ducks head back to home ice for a key game against Washington.

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Info: www.ucirvinesports. com

February 10, in its final game of the regular season. Next 7 days: N/A

Triton Report

Sea View League, 12-12) regrouped after beating Laguna Hills on January 28 for a meeting against San Juan Hills on February 5. The Stallions took control from the onset of this game and ended up beating San Clemente by the final score of 62-43 in front of its home crowd at San Juan Hills High. San Clemente got off to a slow start in the first quarter scoring only seven points and then matched that effort in the second frame as the Tritons entered the half down 33-14. From here on out, the Stallions took control of the scoreboard for the final two quarters to preserve the win. All of San Clemente’s players were held to singledigit scoring as Dominic Fashing led with nine points while both Brock Eissman and Blake Kubly each scored six points apiece.

On February 8, San Clemente hosted Trabuco Hills in its final home game of the regular season. The team next prepped to take on longtime rival Dana Hills on the road on February 10. Next 7 days: N/A

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Tritons vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School Feb. 10, 7 p.m.

San Clemente High School had several of its student athletes sign national letters of intent on February 2.

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the half tied 1-1 before the Tritons eventually turned it on in the second outscoring its opponent 2-1. It was a balanced scoring effort overall as Justice Duerksen, Oscar Vasquez and Tom Wiechert each scored goals for San Clemente. Next up, the Tritons faced Aliso Niguel on the road February 10, in its final game of the regular season. Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (4-

0-3 SCL, 14-2-7) picked up impressive wins recently routing Trabuco Hills 6-0 on February 3 before shutting out Mission Viejo 3-0 on February 7. In the win against the Lady Mustangs, San Clemente ended this one early, scoring five unanswered goals in the first half before capping the win with a lone goal in the second half. Frannie Coxe led the team with a hat trick of three goals while Tessa Andujar, Janae Cousineau and Amanda Simkins each scored one goal apiece. Coxe also had two assists in the win while Olivia Engelsman registered four saves at goal with Sheridan Hapsic getting the start and totaling five saves.

The team then clinched a share of the South Coast League title with its win against Mission Viejo on Monday. The girls led 1-0 at halftime before kicking their game into overdrive with two scored goals in the second half. Cousineau, Coxe and Alex Gerrain each had a goal apiece in the win. The team faced Aliso Niguel on the road on February 9, and could clinch the outright league title with a win or tie in this regular season finale. Next 7 days: N/A

WRESTLING • The Tritons took second

place behind Laguna Hills (244 points) with

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200 points at the South Coast League Finals at San Clemente High on February 5. Capo Valley (131), Mission Viejo (87) and Trabuco Hills (74) rounded out the list of finishers in this pinnacle dual of the season. Calvin Wiss (114) took third place, Jeremiah Leland (121) placed second, John Castellini (127) took third, Brandon Cox (137) finished in second place, Ferrier (142) took second place, Zach Fishman (147) finished in first place, Kyle Reese (154) took second, Garrett Johnson (162) took second, Galvan (173) finished in third, Preston Quam (191) pinned down first place, Hayden Yacobucci (217) took second place and Leonardo Flores (287) finished in first place. Next 7 days: Feb. 12 at CIF Team Championships at Villa Park, 11 a.m.

• SIGNING DAY • Numerous student-athletes at San Clemente High School signed their national letters of intent on national signing day on February 2. Those earning the privilege to play sports at the next level include Adam Anawalt (baseball, San Diego State), Tessa Andujar (soccer, University of Florida), Mikaela Carrillo (soccer, Idaho State), Dawn Chapman (golf, Briar Cliff University - Iowa), Frannie Coxe (soccer, Yale), Chelsea Heier (volleyball, Marquette), Silken Jones (swimming, Princeton), Celine Lazarro (water polo, Virginia Military Academy), Kailey McCaslin (softball, LSU), Renee McDermott (soccer, Texas A&M), Thomas Olds (football, University of Hawaii), Steve Palacios (soccer, Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo), McKenna Pautsch (golf, Cal-State San Marcos), Alex Reisinger (soccer, Lafayette), Torri Sims (soccer, Chico State), Andrew Strange (football, Harvard) and Molly Yoder (volleyball, UC Irvine).

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady

Tritons (6-0 SCL, 18-5) finished off Tesoro in a flash with a 16-6 win on February 3. San Clemente got out of the gates strong and led 6-1 after the first period before banging out three more goals in the second for the 9-2 halftime lead. The girls then outscored their opponent 7-4 in the final two periods to cruise on for the big win on the road. Candyce Schroeder dominated in her attack on the cage with a team high four goals while Lizzie Heinze, Brigette Kimbrough, Celine Lazzaro and Danielle Oras each had two goals apiece.

The team went on to face Laguna Hills at home on Tuesday, February 8, before traveling to take on Capo Valley on

Bret Miller boots one through the uprights during a football game last fall. Photo by Brian Miller

• SCHS’S BRET MILLER KICKS WAY TO TOP 10 RANKING • At the Nike National Kicking Combine held in Las Vegas last month, elite kickers hailing from all over the country came out in droves to showcase their skills and earn ranking points.

San Clemente High sophomore Bret Miller finished the event with a nationwide top 10 ranking for the class of 2013. As a member of the varsity football team last fall, Miller was part of kicking team with senior Alex Alvarez.

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GARAGE SALES Moving Sale- Saturday Feb 12 8am-3pm Futon, barstools, furniture, tools, dishes, clothes.

Years of items. 26951 Calle Dolores, Capo Beach.

Off Las Palmas near Camino De Estrella Saturday, February 12th at at 8:00 a.m.

1805 Arriba Linda, San Clemente. community garage sale The community of Forster Meadowood located at the corner of Vera Cruz and Las Posas is hosting a multi-home garage sale on Saturday Feburary 12.

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CHIROPRACTORS 949.234.9857

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

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FLOORING

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

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The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Auto Wrecking www.costaverdelandscaping.com San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

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Massage Therapy

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, C’Siren Day Spa

949.498.7700 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com 312 Avenida De La Estrella

FURNITURE

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

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

HAIR SALONS Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

Heating

COSMETICS

Beauty Supply

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.493.9311 949.498.9515 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 949.492.1114 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR Call Jeff OC - IT

949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

CARPET

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949.683.4972

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 Entertainment 135 Avenida Victoria DJ Services 949.874.2540 CARPET CLEANING KilltheTreble@yahoo.com Capistrano Beach Steam Clean 949.240.5875 Estate Planning, Probate, www.steamcleaningdanapoint.com

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

Catering Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com

Cheese Shop The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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Lange & Minnott

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EXTERMINATING

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes

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Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

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

949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Periodontics & Dental Implants Vignettes of Refinement Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 PEST CONTROL www.roomswithavu.com Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com INTERIOR DESIGN Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.nminteriordesign.com www.freetermitereports.com Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com

949.212.5800

JewelerS

Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa

949.492.7473 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com

Pet SITTING

Paradise Jewelers

949.361.4367 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 LANDSCAPE & DESIGN San Clemente Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) PET SUPPLIES www.costaverdelandscaping.com Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, 949.492.3459 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com www.theyellowbone.com

Landscape Lighting

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

Financial Advisor

SC Rider Supply

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

MUSIC LESSONS

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ELECTRICAL

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 www.danmans.com Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 leslielowe82@gmail.com Home Décor 949.922.6388 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com 109 Calle de los Molinos,

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Dentists

Blinds San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

949.248.2868

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

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

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949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR The Cooper Company General Contractor 949.361.2538 HOME LOANS OC Tykes

949.429.1714 License #B 638754, www.biffcooperconstruction.com 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, Bankruptcy Attorneys License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com 949.492.2808 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Hutton Construction 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com www.brucehuttonconstruction.com HOUSE SITTING Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Mary Kay Cosmetics 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com www.marykay.com/madams2

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

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Mostly Mantels 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 www.mostlymantels.com

949.498.8778

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

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

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PLUMBING 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 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 www.fixmypoolnow.com

PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

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

Restaurants

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

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

Wine Shop & Wine Tasting San Clemente Wine Company 949.429.7076 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com

Water Wise Irrigation

Yorba Linda Tile & Marble Lead by owner Wayne Baker. Wayne has over 30 years experience and a reputation for top quality workmanship. Local San Clemente resident, Wayne serves all the Orange County area. Call today for a free estimate (714) 757-3490 Yorbalindatilemarble.com State Lic. #789312.

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SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens

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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

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/RESTORATION Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490

Troubled Teens

949.940.6068 949.366.9386 Pacific Quest mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org

Café Calypso

114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com PRINTING Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 Printing OC

949.388.4888 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

Psychologists

VETERINARIANS Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com

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

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

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

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

949.361.9656

WEBSITE DESIGN San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

WINDOW CLEANING Bayside Window Cleaning 949.290.8230 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 X-Mas Light Installation

WINDOW COVERINGS Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.sc-wf.com

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YOUTH SOCCER

Week 3 results for Boys and Girls Club Basketball League Local youth players took to the court for some recent games. Here are results from Week 3.

Tryouts on tap for U9 to U12 girls teams San Clemente United will hold a tryout for its U9 to U12 girls on Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at San Gorgonio Park at Field 3. All training throughout the season will be in San Clemente. For more information, call Chris Murray at 949.547.0439, email scunited@live. com or visit www.scunited.org.

Boys 8-9: The Aztecs rolled on for an exciting victory against the Trojans. Gus Day led the way for the Aztecs with 11 points. Leading the charge for the Trojans were teammates Tyler Wilt and Ethan Johannes with six points each.

Boys 10-11: The Pistons are off and running with a solid 33-23 victory against the Heat. The Christl brothers led the way for the Pistons scoring 28 of the team’s 33 points as Luke Christl led with 12 points, while Sean and Keith Christl each finished with eight points. Jeremy Holeman led the way for the Heat with eight points.

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Boys 12-14: In an exciting Week 3 match-up of two undefeated teams, the Jazz claimed a 31-28 win against the Warriors. Lucas Russell led with 10 points while Ian Graham finished with eight points. Jazz teammates Josh Maningo finished with six points, while Jimmy Chang had five points for the Jazz.

Garrett Fernandez led the way for the Warriors with 17 points.

Boys 15-18: The Hornets stung the Cavaliers in a 47-35 victory in Week 3. David Anderson was on fire for the Hornets with four, first-half three-point baskets, finishing the game with 17 points. Kyle Jackson (12 points) and Dakota Ruby (six points) also helped lead the charge.

Dominic Ela led the way for the Cavs with 15 points while teammate Colin Cobb netted 14 points.

Girls 8-9: The Rattlers rattled its way victory with a solid 13-9 win against the Sun Devils.

Casey Higgins lead the way with eight points. The top scorer for the Sun Devils was Elizabeth Karzak who scored nine points in the tough loss.

Girls 10-11: The Rainbows are shinning bright after a well-played 26-6 Week 3 victory against the Lady Wolves. Emma Crossley scored a team high 14 points for the Rainbows. Lydia Barth led the way for the Lady Wolves scoring four points while teammate Lily Aasland chipped in two points.

Girls 12-14: The Aces are on the ball with a strong 20-14 victory against the Lions in Week 3.

Emma Cooper scored team high 12 points while Reagen Brzykcy netted six points for the Aces.

Lisa Derrington led the way for the Lions with six points.

YOUTH FENCING

Y12 top eight medalists (left to right) are Olivia Szumilo, Sarah Cunningham, Alicia Tomascewski, Brooke Sirico, Mary Barnett, Kirsten Swindells, Marta Lasota and Jessica Whang. Courtesy photo

Local fencers compete at Capitol Clash Super Youth Competition The Capitol Clash Super Youth Competition was recently held in Annandale, Va. as fencers from throughout the United States attended this large tournament. Local San Clemente fencers Mackenna Lamphere, 13, and Mary Barnett, 11, were among the California fencers in attendance.

In y14 Women’s Sabre, Lamphere placed in the top 16, while Barnett took fifth place. In y12 Women’s Sabre, Barnett also received the bronze medal.

Lamphere and Barnett fence together at Laguna Fencing Center in Laguna Hills under the direction of Coach Nick Dinu.

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Volunteers needed for June golf tournament at SC Muni Plans for a June golf tournament at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course are in the works.

The golf committee recently met with Dick Veale, a long-time resident and member of the golf committee, to discuss plans on putting together the June 17 first annual golf tournament.

All proceeds are to be invested in the forthcoming sports park and aquatic center being built at La Pata and Vista Hermosa.

The June 17 tournament is sponsored by San Clemente’s Beaches, Park & Recreation Foundation for this year, and the event is replacing the successful foundation-sponsored Carnival Colossal & Expo, which could not be presented because of construction at the new park.

Initial plans call for a shotgun start at the SC Muni course at noon with play scheduled to end between 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The golf committee is looking for about 120 to 144 golfers to play in the tourney. Following the event, a banquet will be held at the club along with an auction for the golfers to bid on. It is uncertain at this time whether the auction will be a live or silent one as the ability to secure auction items will probably decide this.

There is an urgent need for volunteers to cover several significant area as follows: Shirts—the plan will be to have about 200 collared golf shirts to give to the golfers and volunteers; Publicity—someone will need to prepare press releases and get the information out to the various publications in San Clemente; Brochures—these will need to be designed and produced; Coordination—help with coordinating with the pro shop and Irons in the Fire regarding carts, prizes, banquet matters and the use of privately supplied alcohol for the golfers; Volunteers—about eight people will be needed to handle registration, preferably people who have done this before.

An additional 15 to 20 volunteers will be needed to handle lunches, drinks and extras for the golfers and to coordinate contests. The volunteers will need to be trained before the event.

Other efforts: A five-minute presentation will need to be developed on several organizations supported by the committee, which will be presented to the golfers and their guests at the banquet; Auction—someone will need to coordinate auction items; Awards—a trophy coordinator will be needed; Beer and wine—someone will need to coordinate the procurement of alcohol if the committee can get Irons in the Fire to allow them to provide their own alcohol on the course; Gifts­—someone will be needed to procure and coordinate goody bags and the items that will go in them; Sponsors—the committee is looking to secure several major sponsors for the event ($1,000 to $5,000) as well as selling up to 36 smaller signs to be placed near the tees and greens; Signage—signs will have to be made for the event and someone will need to coordinate this.

The committee hopes that each board member can come up with at least one foursome that will pay and play, and also hopes that the board members will be available to assist and have a presence at the tournament.

More information is available on the foundation website at www.sanclementeparkfoundation.org or by calling 949.366.6545. Those interested in participating are encouraged to form groups of four for application and competition purposes. Individual registrations are $150 each and groups are $500.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Grom of the WEEK Eric Blaes Grade: 8, Bernice Ayer Middle School Bodyboarder Eric Blaes has been turning in great performance after great performance so far this season, as part of the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team. Eric started his Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) season off on a high note, winning the bodyboard division at Army Navy Beach in Carlsbad in November. He followed that up with a fourth place finish at San Clemente Pier in December and a second place in January at Huntington Beach. With his repertoire of high-scoring maneuvers, and a current No. 2 rating among Orange County middle school bodyboarders, Eric has a good shot at the top spot on the individual rankings. Next, Eric and his team will compete at Salt Creek in Dana Point on February 12. Competing and just being at the beach Courtesy photo are counted among his favorite pastimes. Eric says he would be in the water every day if he could—that is, if the waves are good. His athleticism isn’t confined to the water however. Eric also enjoys playing baseball. At school, this eighth-grader’s favorite subject is math. He says he is really excited about going to high school and is looking forward to making new friends and driving a car. —Andrea Swayne

Prime Waves at Uppers Surfing America Prime Series Upper Trestles event sees great surfing, waves

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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ompetitors in the Surfing America Prime Event No. 5, February 5 and 6, at San Onofre State Beach, Upper Trestles were treated to consistently rippable surf and near perfect conditions for showcasing their best maneuvers. Sunny skies took the 40-degree morning chill away and held out all day Saturday. Sunday’s overcast made for some foggy moments but the waves continued to cooperate. Long running glassy faces provided just the backdrop to inspire high performance surfing from the talented lineup on both days. Spectators were treated to an exciting display by this group of athletes made up of some of the country’s best U18 surfers vying for coveted spots on the

San Clemente surfer Colt Ward, third place Boys U14, shows his style and finesse. Photo by Jack McDaniel/McDanielphoto.com

Surfing America Prime Event No. 5 February 5-6, San Onofre State Beach, Upper Trestles BOYS U18: 1.Conner Coffin, Santa Barbara; 2. Kolohe Andino, San Clemente; 3.Derek Peters, Huntington Beach; 4. Trevor Thornton, San Clemente. GIRLS U18: 1.Kulia Doherty; San Clemente; 2. Jaset Umbel, Florida; 3.Lani Doherty; San Clemente; 4. Nikki Viesens, Florida. BOYS U16: 1.Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach; 2. Jake Davis; Capistrano Beach; 3.Parker Coffin, Santa Barbara; 4. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz. GIRLS U16: 1.Kulia Doherty; San Clemente; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 3.Tia Blanco, San Clemente; 4. Nikki Viesens, Florida.

BOYS U14: 1.Kanoa Igarashi; Huntington Beach; 2. Jake Davis; Capistrano Beach; 3.Colt Ward, San Clemente; 4. Jake Marshall, Encinitas.

RESULTS

Surf ForecasT Surfers and spectators devise clever ways to cross and, in the case of the little ones, enjoy the river mouth at Uppers. Photo by Andrea Swayne

PacSun U.S.A. Surf Team and rack up ratings points in the six contest regular season.

Orange County surfers won four out of the five divisions in the contest. San Clemente surfer Kulia Doherty had a great day, taking wins in both the Girls U16 and U18 divisions.

Kanoa Igarashi of Huntington Beach was also a double winner in the Boys U14 and U16. In the Boys U18 division, San Clemente’s Kolohe Andino came in runner up to Conner Coffin of Santa Barbara who posted a 9.57 score in the final, taking the win over Andino by 3.87 points. Andino’s shining moment of the contest came during his quarterfinal heat when the judges awarded him with a unanimous 10-point score.

Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to see video of some of the weekend’s action.

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Water temp: 56-59˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 12-15’ Fair; Catalina: 15-20’+ Fair-Good Remarks: A new WNW swell fills in on Thursday, good for 3-4-5’ surf at the better exposed breaks by the afternoon. Surge is light and visibility is fair, making for generally favorable diving conditions.

Short range: A new WNW groundswell fills in through the day on Thursday. Better breaks are good for waist-chest-shoulder high surf, with some larger sets for top exposures, especially later in the day, up to head high. Conditions are clean for the morning and looking fair to good overall with negligible tides through the day. The surf stays fun on Friday as our WNW swell slowly fades and a new SW groundswell builds in.

Long range: Conditions remain favorable for the weekend with light offshore flow for the mornings and negligible tides. WNW swell fades Saturday and lingers Sunday, as SW groundswell holds, offering a peaky mix of 2-34’ surf for better breaks. Stay tuned.

Pioneer Surf Photographer LeRoy Grannis Passed Away

LeRoy Grannis, August 12, 1917 - February 3, 2011.

Photo by Sharon Marshall/ Courtesy Surfing Heritage Foundation

Legendary surf photographer LeRoy Grannis passed away on Thursday, February 3. He was 93.

Grannis is noted for producing some of the most iconic surfing images of the ‘60s and ‘70s and was even hailed by the New York Times as “The Godfather of Surf Photography,” and holds the distinction of being one of the first photographers—along with Bud Browne—to shoot Pipeline from the water. Among his other, countless contributions to the surfing world, was his co-founding of International Surfing magazine a publication that would later become Surfing magazine. Grannis was honored by being inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame and the International Hall of Fame.

To see a moving tribute to Grannis’ life, written by Surfing Heritage Foundation Curator Barry Haun, along with a collection of photos both taken by Grannis and of Grannis, log on to www.surfingheritage.org.

—Andrea Swayne

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SC Times online video show San Clemente Times BoardShorts is an online collection of entertaining short films about surf-related themes.

From thrilling action on the water to businesses and personalities, BoardShorts covers everything “making waves” in and around San Clemente. Log on to www. sanclementetimes.com, click on “…more” below the BoardShorts logo and browse our collection of videos featuring the people, places and events that make up our rich surf community.

SURF RESULTS AND BOARD SHORTS Volcom Pipe Pro 2011 January 24- February 5, Oahu, Hawaii, Pipeline MEN: 1. John John Florence, Hawaii, $16,000; 2. Jamie O’Brien, Hawaii, $8,000; 3. Chris Ward, San Clemente, $6,000; 3. Aamion Goodwin, Hawaii, $5,000.

California Surf Museum Celebrates 25 Years All California Surf Museum members are invited to join in celebrating CSM’s 25th anniversary at their Annual Members’ Social on Saturday, February 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., to be held at the Museum. For ‘members in good standing’ admission is free. Non-members are welcome. Admission is $10 at the door and includes food and beverages by Surf Brothers Teriyaki and Kona beer, Barefoot wine, Smart Water and more.

Mix and mingle with fellow CSM members, past and current board members, and CSM advisors. Don’t miss the special exhibit “CSM at Twenty-Five”—a great display of memorabilia and history. Look through photo albums of years gone by while getting a last look at the “WOW: Women on Waves” exhibit, which will officially end February 28.

As part of the social, CSM will be holding “The Shirt off Your Back Fundraiser. Check your closet for an old CSM event T-shirt or favorite Aloha shirt you are willing to part with.

Wear it to the event, and wait for others to bid on it. At the end of the evening, winning bids will be announced and paid to CSM, and shirts will be awarded to the winning bidder.

Be prepared with something else to wear, unless you are the winning bidder on someone else’s shirt. Proceeds will benefit the CSM Archives.

CSM is located at 312 Pier View Way in Oceanside. Please RSVP by February 16 to csm@surfmuseum.com or 760.721.6876. For more information call this same number or log on to www.surfmuseum.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS February 12: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 4, Dana Point, Salt Creek February 12-13: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 7, Huntington Beach, Pier February 12-13: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 6, San Diego, La Jolla Shores February 19-20: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 9, Ventura, California Street February 26-27: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 7, Oceanside, Pier www.sanclementetimes.com