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A Native History 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at Panhe evokes true spirit of Earth Day E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Susan Goggins, left, and Rebecca Robles, both instrumental figures in the Earth Day celebration, stand atop the overlook at Panhe. Photo by David Zimmerle

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Joan Hood, a member of the Associated Senior Action Program, was scheduled to recognized Thursday, April 15 during the 2010 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. Hood has been a member of the city’s volunteer program since its inception in 1992. The programs assists San Juan Capistrano Police Services with everything from clerical support and bike patrol to vacationhome checks and help with special events. The ASAP program helps save taxpayer money and frees up deputies to concentrate more on crime control. Hood will be among volunteers from nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, government, member organizations and businesses to receive the 2010 Giving is Living award at the Disneyland Resort. “The combination of Joan’s administrative skills and passion for volunteerism has been a wealth of benefit to the City of San Juan Capistrano and its citizens,” said Lt. Dan Dwyer, Chief of Police Services.

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Councilmember Lara Anderson, at the Dana Point City Council meeting on April 12, suggested exploring the idea of allowing cruise ships to anchor outside of the harbor bringing shoppers and sight-seers to Dana Point. Anderson was prompted to bring up the subject after reading a Letter to the Editor from Dana Point resident Chris Anastasio in the Dana Point Times (Vol. 3, Issue 14) suggesting the idea. Anderson suggested that the council look into forming a committee to explore the idea and said that she intends to have a conversation with the city’s Economic Development Manager Christy Teague to further explore the possibility. “I’ve been talking about this idea for years,” said Anastasio. “I guess my letter pushed the right buttons. It’s nice to see people starting to wake up to the idea. It’s a good one.”

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…Progress on Target store in San Clemente?

THE LATEST: San Clemente’s proposed Target store is closer to being built. During a meeting April 7, planning commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of the project and recommended the City Council approve Target’s plan to build a 142,000-square-foot store on 14.8 acres at 990 Ave. Vista Hermosa, near Talega.

The Planning Commission invested about three hours reviewing the plan along with other deliberations, and said the store will be a benefit to the city. A lot of the deliberations dealt with reworking some of the design details and commissioners were satisfied with the minor changes.

None from the community spoke up at a public hearing, but officials confirmed letters were received in response to an environmental impact report, with most concerned on aesthetic impacts of the store. The letters will receive a response in the EIR before the environmental document and the plan are presented to City Council, Matthew Bassi, project planner, said.

After some debate on the design details, commissioners gave their full support of the Target plan with conditions focused on minimizing the store’s visual impacts. Commissioners decided to require extra architectural articulation along the roofline of the store facing Talega, along with extensive landscaping already planned and require illuminated signs at the store be turned off within an hour following its daily closure, with parking lot lights reduced 50 percent. The panel will also seek further consensus on whether three Target logo signs on walls should be interiorlit or halo-lit, as the commission’s Design Review Subcommittee will look at real-life examples to foster a decision. The Planning Commission also recommended the building be white instead of tan which coincides with the Spanish-motif building. White, while slightly abrupt, is in line with tradition of San Clemente’s Ole Hanson architecture. Robert Rusby, an EIR consultant, noted that Talega homes are distant enough that white walls would not be a significant visual impact.

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to review the plan May 18. Should council vote in its favor, approval of the store would finalize the city’s sale of the property to Target for $13.8 million. Proceeds from the sale would help fund the La Pata/Vista Hermosa sports park the city hopes to begin building this summer located directly across the street from the store at 989 Ave. Vista Hermosa.

FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org —David Zimmerle

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…Start-up of Unit 2 Reactor at SONGS? THE LATEST: The Unit 2 reactor of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) went from Mode 2 to Mode 1 late Sunday evening and is providing power to Southern California.

“At 7:17 p.m. Sunday evening, the largest construction project since we built the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station came to a safe and successful completion,” Southern California Edison Media Relations representative, Gil Alexander said Monday. “It is a very proud moment for thousands of men and women at SONGS—the completion of the first steam-generator replacement project without a single major injury and at the same time protecting the public.”

The startup of the Unit 2 nuclear reactor at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) quickly went from Mode 3 to Mode 2 as of 11:33 a.m. April 8, as Mode 1 followed on Sunday.

In Mode 1, the reactor has reached 5 percent capacity, circuit breakers have been closed and the unit is once again providing power to of Southern California. Unit 2 came offline last September to replace two aging 640-ton steam generators.

WHAT’S NEXT: Ross Ridenoure, Edison’s Chief Nuclear Officer, provided a statement that was a tribute to the “thousands of talented, dedicated professionals” for completing the complex project. “As a result, one of Southern California’s largest, cleanest power sources is once again available to our customers,” the statement said.

Alexander said it will take time for Unit 2

Children wait outside of CUSD headquarters to show their support for teachers. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

to power up to its total 1,100-megawatt capacity, as the reactor started around 20 percent.

He also stated that rigorous pre-start-up testing will continue at SONGS. FIND OUT MORE: www.sce.com or www.nrc. gov —DZ

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… CUSD Updates?

THE LATEST: Nearly 3,900 students were absent from classes Tuesday during an Internet-fed student “walkout” in support of teachers in Capistrano Unified School District. While elementary schools saw a big jump—16 percent—in absences, high school attendance remained virtually steady, about 1 percent down.

Attendance at Las Palmas Elementary was among the lowest in the district Tuesday, with a 56.57 attendance rate, down from its average 95.3. San Clemente High School’s average enrollment of 95.56 percent dipped to 94.06 percent, according to statistics provided by the district. Aliso Niguel High had the biggest attendance drop among the high

schools, at 3.28 percent.

But if anyone took comfort in relatively low participation in the “sick out” over a contract dispute between teachers and the board of trustees, Tuesday night’s regular board meeting attracted nearly 1,000 teachers, parents and students—many of whom spent most of meeting in the outside courtyard in front of meeting because the meeting chambers were full.

The board earlier this month imposed a series of cuts and furloughs that totaled 10.1 percent of teachers’ salaries. That would save about $20 million as the district scrambles to close a $34 million budget gap. Teachers say they are willing to take a cut, but want those cuts to be temporary, not permanent.

WHAT’S NEXT: The 2,200-member Capistrano Unified Education Association was scheduled to meet April 15 for a strike vote. It was unclear when a strike, if any was approved, would take place. The district has substitutes on standby and lesson plans in place.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke (Cont. on page 4) April 15–21, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 3

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the entire community benefits immensely through the betterment of the students’ education. Rainbow Sandals has even expressed interest in doing similar partnerships with other schools, all with the intention of improving the quality of education.

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...Rainbow Sandals Supports San Clemente High School?

THE LATEST: San Clemente-based Rainbow Sandals has announced that it will step up in support of the San Clemente Education Foundation (SCEF) with the design and sale of a custom San Clemente High School sandal.

With long summer days just around the corner, the donning of beach apparel is imminent. However, in San Clemente, where the sun shines for a majority of the year, shorts, T-shirts and of course, the iconic Rainbow Sandal, can be seen year round. In fact, Rainbow Sandals, which originated here in San Clemente, have practically become symbols of the beach-oriented lifestyle many locals enjoy. True to its San Clemente roots, the popular flip-flop company has partnered with San Clemente High School to design custom sandals, with all proceeds going towards the SCEF and its efforts to preserve funding of the school’s tutorial program.

Back in 2009, the SCEF’s tutorial program coordinator, Nicky Budde, contacted Rainbow Sandals product designer Pat Huber to discuss a possible partnership amidst educational budget cuts and limited financial support.

Rainbow Sandals viewed the opportunity as a chance to give back to the very community that has made it a household name. Budde and Huber condensed their efforts with the slogan “Empowerment Through Education.”

With their new theme in mind, the two worked to think of an original and promising

WHAT’S NEXT: Each pair of SCHS Rainbow Sandals is being sold for $36, and can be purchased through the San Clemente Educational Foundation.

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way to raise the money needed to prevent the school’s tutorial program—which offers free, professional tutoring to SCHS students—from ending. After some brainstorming, it was decided that producing a line of custom SCHS flip-flops would appeal to many faculty, students and San Clemente residents.

“We [Rainbow Sandals] considered just writing checks to the foundation,” Huber said, “but that results in them having to ask for more, which no one likes to do. By donating custom sandals, they can essentially raise money eternally and never have to ask.”

The new, one-of-a-kind sandals maintain the traditional, leather shape and distinct design of Rainbow Sandals, but with an added twist; the sole of each sandal is emblazoned with the SCHS logo and mascot. Rainbow Sandals has provided the school with 1,200 pairs of these new flip-flops with one stipulation; once they’ve been sold, SCEF will reimburse the company with the money that it cost to make the sandals. Although the company will not profit in terms of capital, Rainbow Sandals has acknowledged that

FIND OUT MORE: See www.schsef.org.

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… Sunday’s Apartment Fire?

THE LATEST: No one was injured in a Sunday-night apartment fire in San Clemente.

The fire started on the second floor of a three-story complex at 309 Cazadore, and was contained only to one apartment with no fire rescue needed. No injuries were reported, however, two tenants removed by the fire received assistance from the American Red Cross.

Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Greg McKeown said the fire was caused by an electrical-related accident, causing $130,000 worth of damage.

Crews responded to the fire at 6:37 p.m. and the blaze was contained after 17 minutes, McKeown said. In all, 25 firefighters responded to the scene, along with four engines—one from Camp Pendleton—two truck companies and one battalion chief.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to a study by the National Fire Protection Association as recently as 2006, an estimated 52,500 residential structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments included some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.nfpa.org for information on safety tips.

—DZ

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Panga boat with 24 people found near San O: According to officials, 24 people were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials Wednesday after being spotted inside a small boat, just north of San Onofre State Beach. The panga-type boat was seen by deputies with the Orange County Sheriff Department’s Harbor Patrol around 6 a.m., said Sgt. Dan Walsh. The boat was located by deputies just south of Trestles as it and the passengers were heading north but were then directed toward land, Walsh said. Once on the beach, officers then took custody of all the passengers in the boat and are determining their citizenship.

Officials did not comment on what country the passengers may have originated from.

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• Mayor’s State of the City address full of optimism: Despite the sluggish economy and its effort to get back on track, the city of San Clemente is still doing well, Mayor Jim Dahl told the Chamber of Commerce on Friday at Bella Collina Towne & Country Club.

Dahl talked about the city’s unemployment rate of 7.9 percent being lower than the county and state averages. He also spoke of how City Council expects to adopt a balanced budget in June despite decreased income from two primary sources of income–property taxes and sales taxes. The reason for the balanced budget–the city has built up strong budget reserves in recent years and has also developed a long-term financial plan that is updated yearly, and designed to cushion the city against economic downturns. Every year, the Chamber of Commerce hosts the mayor for a luncheon and this year, Dahl tapped several key city staffers who delivered updated items like development, planning and economics.

“The economy appears to be slowly pulling out of recession,” Dahl said. “I wish I was able to promise a rebound in the economy, but what I can promise is the quality of life and the amenities that we have in San Clemente. These will come in the form of a new senior center, a new fire station, a new sports park and aquatics center and retail project.” Some key points from staffers included updates on the Marblehead Coastal project, the sports park, the new Target store and the budget.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, April 15 Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. The Library offers two storytimes for children ages 3-5 on Wednesday or Thursday. Advance signup is required. 242 Ave Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Youth Committee Meeting 12 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative group meeting at the Boys & Girls Club, 1304 Calle Valle, 949.205.2562, scccollaborative@gmail.com.

Friday, April 16

Fun on the Run 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. After-school activity program Monday through Friday at varying locations. More info: 949.361.8227, www.san-clemente.org.

Sunday, April 18 Two Blood Drives 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Donate blood to the Red Cross at Mission Basilica 931520 El Camino Real, SJC) or Ocean Hills Church (32222 Del Obispo, SJC). 714.427.2626, www.redcross.org.

Tuesday, April 20

San Clemente Relay For Life Kick-Off Party

SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Sign up for the annual relay ($25 per team) and celebrate birthdays at SC High School. 700 Avenida Pico, 949.498.7453.

Victims’ Rights March & Rally

Toastmasters

10:30 a.m. The OC District Attorney hosts the event going from the DA’s office to Old Orange County Courthouse. 401 Civic Center Drive West to 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.347.8408, www.orangecountyda.com.

Monday, April 19

SCWC Spring Membership Tea and Fashion Show 2 p.m.–5 p.m. San Clemente

Toddlertime

Woman’s Club hosts the event with food, tea, coffee and networking with the club at the Talega Golf Club. Tickets $45. 990 Avenida Talega, 949.481.1460, donnacass@cox.net.

10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Events for children ages 2-3 with a parent at the Library on Monday OR Tuesday through April 20. 242 Ave Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

L.E.A.N. Essentials

City offices closed. www.san-clemente.org.

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

6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. “Building A Healthier World One Family at a Time” at Community Presbyterian Church, 32202 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.9141.

TGIF Party

German Speaking Group

City Council Meeting

Dark Friday

12 p.m. Entertainment by Tony Rogers at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

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Spanish Conversation

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

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.

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

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, April 21 Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

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

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

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

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A Native History

3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at Panhe evokes true spirit of Earth Day

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

MORE EARTH DAY EVENTS

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eading down the hiking trail that leads to Trestles, it’s often difficult to remember what Cristianitos Road lends the further east you travel. Though the different breaks may be waking up to southern swells at the beach, while Camp Pendleton continues to serve as a home base for many of America’s finest, and the conditions for getting outdoors are pristine this time of year, tucked in the middle of all that life and just up the road from the Trestles parking lot is a little more history right in our own backyard.

Coinciding with Earth Day next week, a special event will be celebrated Sunday, April 18, as the 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at Panhe San Mateo Campground takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The indigenous Village of Panhe was the historical home of the Juaneño/Acjachemen people and continues to be used as both a spiritual and ceremonial site.

“A lot of people know of this area in regards to the Marine Corps and surfing, but this is actually a Native American sacred site,” said Rebecca Robles, an Acjachemen woman, co-founder and co-director of the United Coalition to Protect Panhe (UCCP) and board member of The San Onofre Foundation. “This San Mateo archeological district is a huge village of the Acjachemen people.”

This year The San Onofre Foundation also decided to partner up with Panhe after its inaugural celebration last year, and the two have become quite a match for this year’s event.

“Last year was The San Onofre Foundation’s first Earth Day celebration,” said Susan Goggins, Project Manager and Interim Executive Director for The San Onofre Foundation. “We had a booth out here at the event last time and this year we wanted to really forge a real partnership with Panhe.”

A Little History on the People The Juaneño/Acjachemen are a Native American group from Southern California who lived in what is now part of Orange and San Diego counties. They received their Spanish name from the priests of the California mission chain because of their proximity to Mission San Juan Capistrano—today

Blue Water Businesses Named Watershed Task Force Honors Locals Five San Clemente businesses have been named Blue Water Businesses and will vie for the right to be recognized as the Blue Water Winner for 2010 by the San Clemente Watershed Task Force Saturday afternoon, April 17, during the city’s Earth Day celebrations at Parque Del Mar overlooking the San Clemente Pier. The businesses—Metagenics, Bemus Landscapes Inc., Big O Tires, Velvet Yogurt and Standard Pacific—each have made significant contributions to preserving the environment. The ceremony takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At Big O Tires, Stuart Hecker has insti-

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San Clemente Saturday, April 17 Seventh Annual Earth Day San Clemente Parque Del Mar overlooking the pier.

Celebration is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live entertainment, demos, giveaways, children’s art and much more. Beach Clean-up: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 949.366.2326, www.scwatersheds.com Dana Point Saturday, April 17 Koastal Surf to Street Beach Cleanup Doheny State Beach.

From 9 a.m. to Noon, Koastal will be providing latex gloves for the cleanup. They will also host a raffle and barbeque. Raffle tickets will be given to people who check in at 9 a.m. only. 949.582.3950, www.koastalboards. com.

Saturday, April 17 Dana Point Earth Ocean Society Neighborhood Cleanup La Plaza Park.

Begins at 9 a.m. where people can sign up and get supplies. There will be free pizza and refreshments for participants along with educational booths. 949.443.0683, www.zerotrashdanapoint.org

Susan Goggins and Rebecca Robles. Photo by David Zimmerle

calling themselves the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians.

Robles, a descendent of the village through her mother, also noted the Juaneño/Acjachemen were pivotal to life at the Mission as their contribution was

“huge in a labor sense with most of the natives working there.”

The name Juaneño describes those people who were ministered by the padres at Mission San Juan Capistrano, with (Cont.on page 8)

Saturday, April 17 Doheny State Beach Earth Day 2010 “Campground Native Tree Planting Project” Campfire Center.

From 9 a.m. to noon, bring a shovel and working gloves to plant trees, restore trails and spruce up campgrounds to preserve our state parks. 1.888.98.PARKS, www.calparks. org.

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tuted programs such as recycling oil and recycling old tires. “Just little things,” said Hecker, who started the programs some nine years ago. “Years ago when the city started getting more focused on environmental programs, I decided to start some programs to help protect the water. I grew up in the water, and deal with a lot of surfers, so I wanted to do my part.”

Metagenics has instituted company wide programs that have yielded huge results.

According to Reba Johnsen, who oversees the sustainability effort, “Metagenics is working towards a healther and greener future by lessening our impact on the environment.” Employees have taken part in beach cleaups, started a Green Newsletter, switched to 30 percent recycled paper, and helped the company save some $475,000 in 2009 through numerous energy saving programs. Metagenics, a company that produces nutraceuticals and medical foods

to improve health and help reverse chronic illness for patients and health care providers worldwide, has almost 200 employees in San Clemente.

Bemus Landscape is a San Clementebased landscaper that has made the protection of the environment a key part of their business model, starting at the top with General Manager Jon Parry, Operations Manager Corin Bemus and General Superintendent Miguel Boyzo. “We take it personally, because we work, live and play in San Clemente,” said Bemus. “This is something we do. It’s our M.O. (motus operendi).”

Bemus maintains some 650 acres of commercial and HOA property.

Standard Pacific is one of the nation’s top home builders, and utilizes numerous environmentally sound business practices, while Velvet Yogurt operates a sustainability focused soft serve yogurt business on El Camino Real in San Clemente. —Staff

Saturday, April 17 Earth Day Celebration at The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz. St. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a full-day of eco-education fun, featuring a Spring Plant + Seed Sale and hands-on DIY activities for all ages. 949.443.4223, www. theecologycenter.org Thursday, April 22 Ninth Earth Day Fair San Juan Capistrano Community Center Gym, 25925, Camino del Avion.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the event will feature games, giveaways and educations displays.

949.234.4564, www.sanjuancapistrano.org Saturday, April 24 Earthday with Great Opportunites Capo Villas I and Community Pool Area.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 714.299.0912, www.greatopps.org www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC A Native History (Cont. from page 6) contemporary Juaneños, who identify themselves as descendents of the indigenous society living in the San Juan and San Mateo Creek drainage areas, adopting the indigenous term Acjachemen. The language they spoke was related to the Luiseño language spoken by the nearby Luiseño tribe. Though that language was extinct, it is being revived by several tribal members who are learning the language again, thanks to the research and records of Anastacia Majel and John P. Harrington, who recorded the language back in 1933. Tape recordings resurfaced around 1995.

The Purity of Panhe Panhe, which translates to “place by the water,” is an ancient Acjachemen village whose site is estimated to be about 9,500 years old.

The largest portion of the village is where Cristianitos and El Camino Real intersect.

Currently, it is a sacred, ceremonial, cultural, and burial site for the Acjachemen people, and many of those natives trace their lineage back to Panhe. Panhe is also the site of the first baptism in California, and in 1769 witnessed the first close contact between Spanish explorers, Catholic missionaries and the Acjachemen people.

“It really holds a unique portion of history,” Robles said. “For people in the community in San Clemente it’s like living on a museum— it’s definitely a treasure.”

According to Robles, after an El Niño year in the early 1980s, the weather that rolled through southern California also deteriorated the site and exposed its numerous ancestor remains. As a result, the Marine Corps set aside this piece of land for the ancestors and the Acjachemen people.

An Inspiration for Earth Day The celebration at Panhe has roots in much of the political activity surrounding Trestles and the fight against the Foothill-South Transportation Corridor that continues today.

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Jam a l A l-Sa r r a f 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, April 13 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida La Pata, 200 Block (2:21 p.m.) An informant called deputies when they saw eight teens sitting in the middle of the park talking about drugs. They believed that the teens had drugs on them and wanted authorities to investigate.

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About the Event • 15 nonprofit organizations will be onsite, including The San Onofre Foundation, the California Cultural Preservation Alliance, United States Census, UCPP and the City of San Clemente’s Environmental Programs.

• Seven vendors will be available ranging from Acjachemen weavers, jewelers and basketry to face painting and an Indian taco booth.

• Master of Ceremonies this year are Juaneño Jacque Nunez and Louie Robles.

• The tentative schedule includes an opening greeting prayer song and greeting of people (10 a.m.), an open flute circle (10:15 a.m.), a journey into the past with Jacque Nunez (11 a.m.), the honoring of elders (noon), an interactive music session (12:30 p.m.), singing and dancing with the Earth Day conclusion at 3 p.m.

A grinding stone, originally found at Panhe, was used by Acjachemen people. Photo by David Zimmerle

Several years ago, when the battle to save the famous surf break from a billion-dollar toll road project began to intensify, Robles felt some of the other issues regarding the land were being overlooked. “[UCPP] worked with numerous other outlets at the time like Surfrider, Save Trestles and the San Onofre Foundation, and really, all of our goals overlap,” Robles said. “We all knew how the toll road would impact Trestles and surfing in the community, but no one knew about the issues facing the Native American people of Panhe. We felt our issues were just as important and wanted to share our concerns with the public and make people more aware of the living history here in San Clemente.”

Robles also feared a toll road near the site would mar its spiritual nature.

“One of the main goals is to preserve the connection to this place,” she said. “A toll road near the campground would totally disrupt the ceremonial site and the pristine nature of it. And it’s interesting to note that more than 90 percent of archeological sites in Orange County have been destroyed through the building and development process.”

Robles maintained the key ideas behind the goals at Panhe are the preservation, education and interpretation of the people and the place. This event is a great way to continue that relationship with the community.

“We’re really excited about the Earth Day event because it’s a chance to interface with the public with a really fun interactive festival,” she said.

p.m.) An informant and another man started a brawl outside of an auto repair shop. According to the informant the man skated along the road on his skateboard and struck him with a golf club, prompting him to defend himself.

p.m.) A man in a white 1990 Camaro sat outside a restaurant. However, the man was dressed in women’s clothes and an informant called deputies to remove him.

KEEP THE PEACE Obrajero, 2900 Block (10:41 a.m.) A woman called authorities when she saw two male subjects behind her house loitering. According to a sheriff’s report the subjects were stealing branches off her tree and deputies were called in to stop them.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Romona, 0 Block (7:45 a.m.) An informant called authorities because they saw a black van in front of their residence.

The informant believed that someone was sleeping inside of it. When deputies were dispatched they found a man inside the van and detained him.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Serra, 200 Block (2:47 a.m.) An informant called deputies when a friend didn’t respond after a swift kick. The informant wanted authorities to dispatch medics to see why their friend wouldn’t react.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida La Cuesta, 100 Block (1:02 p.m.)

A 14-year-old girl was found with a bottle of gin at San Clemente High School.

When authorities arrived to the scene she was drunk and uncooperative. Deputies detained her and released her to a parent when they arrived.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES North El Camino Real / Camino Capistrano (12:17 p.m.) Two men drove to the beach in a pickup truck. Later, they got out and started taking rocks from the beach and dumping them into their truck. An informant then called because there was a sign posted that said not to remove anything from the beach.

Monday, April 12

WELFARE CHECK El Camino Real, 2500 Block (10:56 p.m.)

A drunken woman called 911 and told the operator she was “useless and wanted to go to jail.” She also claimed that she had scoliosis and a broken back. Medics were dispatched to her residence but she refused any aid.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Santa Margarita, 100 Block (3:45

VANDALISM REPORT Calle Vicente, 600 Block (7:04 a.m.) An

• Free parking will be available at Concordia Elementary and free shuttles will run to and from the campsite every 30 minutes. Limited parking is available at the San Mateo camp grounds and the fee to park is $15. In light of Earth Day festivities, the San Onofre Foundation encourages people to walk, ride, bike or skateboard to the event.

• Other tribal members will also attend as well as Acjachemen descendents from the village, and this event is also an intertribal celebration.

Goggins, too, supports the importance of this event.

“I think the biggest part of this event is to educate the people on the impact Native American history has right here in our own backyard,” Goggins said. “It’s unbelievable that people don’t know it’s a phenomenal historic site.” SC informant called authorities when they found that their car’s tires had been slashed and their house battered with eggs. Five minutes later, another informant called reporting that the same had happened to them.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Pico, 600 Block (2:33 a.m.) Two subjects went into a fast food restaurant and ordered food. Using their crisp, $20 bill, they tried to buy some food. However, when the cashier noticed that the bill was fake, the subjects became violent with them, ran out of the store and sped off in their car.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY El Camino Real, 3600 Block (12:05 a.m.) A woman having a panic attacked called deputies to help. However, she was afraid that if her boyfriend found out that she called he would be angry at her.

Sunday, April 11 DISTURBANCE Avenida San Diego, 100 Block (10:26 p.m.)

A woman heard a loud, banging noise on her front door. When she looked through the peephole she saw her ex-boyfriend who was drunk, kicking the door, and screaming loudly. According to a sheriff’s report the ex-boyfriend was on probation for previously breaking her nose and had a restraining order. Deputies were dispatched and arrested him for breaking violating his probation. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

The Women’s Guild of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente is coordinating a wine tasting fundraiser April 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rose Garden of Del Obispo Terrace Senior Living, 32200 Del Obispo St. in San Juan. The cost is $25, all are welcome and walk-ins are accepted.

More information is available from Shay Williams at 949.489.3324.

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Local Habitat for Humanity High School Campus Chapters have joined forces to present “Rock The House – Haiti,” an event that will raise funds to provide shelter for families affected by the earthquakes in Haiti. Close to 1,000 Orange County high school students are expected to attend the event on May 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight at 949 Roller Hockey Center, 3150 Barranca Parkway in Irvine. The semi-formal dance will include a short video on Haiti, music from a renowned DJ and dancing. Tickets will be presold beginning April 5 for $10 a person. Tickets purchased at the door will be $15 a person. The facility has a snack bar with hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ and game machines. Juice It Up will be there. A high school student I.D. is required for admittance to the dance. More information is available from Sam Coxe at samcoxe@cox. net or Frannie Coxe at franniecoxe@cox.net or at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1037 38539666007&ref=nf.

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San Clemente High School is participating again this year in Hurley’s Walk the Walk Fashion Show/Contest. So far, SCHS is in third place, but there is still another challenge to win top honors. A third and final video regarding the event is posted online at www.hurley.com/wtw until April 20. Please log on and vote to support San Clemente. u

San Clemente’s popular Junior Lifeguard Program is underway, and registration from new applicants ages 10 to 17 years old will be accepted beginning on Saturday, May 1, via the Community Center drop-box (office is closed on weekends). Priority registration for residents ends Tuesday, May 18. All non-resident applications will be held in the order received and will be processed beginning Wednesday, May 19.

The cost is $135 for residents and $150 for nonresidents. The San Clemente Junior Lifeguard Program is an ocean and beach oriented educational and recreational opportunity for young people. The program is designed to increase the participant’s appreciation and understanding of the recreational opportunities and hazards of the ocean environment. For more information, please visit www.san-clemente.org or call the Junior Lifeguard Hotline at 949.361.8261.

The League of American Bicyclists held a Certified Instructors seminar in San Clemente last weekend. Thirteen candidates, including Planning Commissioner Brenda Miller, spent last weekend in lecture, student teaching various modules, conducting and being tested on bicycle handling and safety drills. Drills took place at the SCHS parking lot as a 5.5-mile road course tested traffic skills through city intersections.

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The Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its Memory Walk 2010 on Saturday May 15 at Doheny Beach. Cyclist registration opens at 1 p.m., the walk registration is at 4:30 p.m. with entertainment and the festival area opening at 4:30 p.m. as well. Opening ceremonies will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. with a moment of remembrance to follow. Grab a friend, family member or co-worker and get on the move to end Alzheimer’s. Prizes at the event will also be offered. More information is available from Patty Barnett Mouton at patty. mouton@alz.org or by calling 949.955.9000.

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW), San Clemente-Capistrano Bay Branch, recently announced the 2010 winners of Tech Trek, to be held at the University of California Irvine July 24. The winners were Ariana Petrikas (Shorecliffs), Kiana Van Zanten (Bernice Ayer), Isabella Goetting (Vista del Mar) and Cassie Duran (Marco Forster). On Sunday, May 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. AAUW will have their Home Tour, which helps in funding their scholarship programs. For information call Peg Coggins at 949.488.7765 or email aauw.tour2010@gmail.com.

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The Cyber Cafe, 1030 Calle Negocio, will soon hold its 2010 spring computer classes. Microsoft Word 2007 Intermediate will be given by instructor Ed Schwartz on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 19–May 24; Introduction to Windows XP will be given by instructors Hank Lopez and Ed Vignone Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 19–May 24; Introduction to Adobe Photoshop elements Versions 6 and 7 will be given by instructors Michael Foley and Vignone Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon April 20–May 25; Introduction to Windows Vista will be given by Lopez and Vignone Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 20–May 25; Introduction to Quicken will be given by Steve Simmons Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21–May 19; and I Just Got a Computer…Now What? will be given by Ann Dickson and Jill Kohlhase Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 29 and May 6. To find out more information on these classes and other spring computer workshops call 949.276.8866 or email office@sccybercafe.org.

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Doc Holliday’s Retro Theatre, 35 Pico Plaza, will hold a tribute to Vietnam-era vets as Dave Kirby presents “John Wayne’s Tribute to America,” an 80-minute variety show that was aired one time only in 1979 on NBC. The event will start at 7 p.m. on April 18. As host and narrator, Wayne takes the audience on a patriotic and poignant journey through history with music, comedy and many legendary guest stars. More information is available from Kirby at kirbside@dlsextreme.com.

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Ariana Petrikas, Kiana Van Zanten, Isabella Goetting and Cassie Duran. Courtesy photo

San Clemente Collaborative will have a general meeting April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the San Clemente Senior Center. Presentations and resources will be provided by: Southern California Edison, CUSD/PTA, Saddleback Memorial and San Clemente Green. More information is available by calling 949.206.2562 or e-mailing sccollaborative@gmail.com.

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San Clemente Toastmasters honored member, Kam Jalali, with the Competent Communicator Award at their regular meeting on April 6. Jalali earned this award by completing 10 speech projects in the Toastmasters International Communications Program. The projects require preparation and delivery of speeches at club meetings and evaluation by a fellow member. Each project emphasizes a different skill involved in public speaking, such as organization, vocal variety, gestures and visual aids. Mr. Jalali has been a member of San Clemente Toastmasters since August of last year, completing 10 speeches in only eight, months, while many Toastmasters take at least a year to achieve Competent Communicator status.

For more information, call Laurie Jacobs at 949.361.8463, or visit the club Web site at sanclemente.freetoasthost.net. For information about Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org.

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San Clemente’s Relay for Life will have its big Kick Off party April 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the San Clemente High School Triton center. The event this year is set for July 24-25.

More information is available from streuter5@ cox.net.

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This month’s Ballroom Bash will be on April 16, at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 Calle Seville, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and will feature a lesson in the beautiful Waltz. Admission is $10, and includes the lesson, soft drinks, munchies, and open dancing to recorded Ballroom, Latin and Swing music. More information is available at 949.498.0233.

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Musical Theatre University, a pre-professional training ground for talented young performers, presents the Orange County premiere of “Thirteen-The Musical” at The Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Samueli Hall for three performances, April 16 at 8 p.m. and April 17 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Several young actors from the area are starring in show. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.ocpac.org.

For more information call 949.3873808 or visit www.musicaltheatreuniversity.com.

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u The Soul Food/Music and the Faith event will run April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Baha’i Center of San Clemente, 3316 Avenida del Presidente. Soul Food is a free program where people of all faiths can come together to reflect on and celebrate diversity, and be reminded of the common threads that tie all of humanity together. Soul Food is an event for reflection and spiritual growth, combining live music audio-visual pieces, readings from faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures, from all over the world. The theme of this month’s Soul Food program will be “Two Wings” and will explore the concept of equality between men and women and its importance for the betterment of society. For more information, call 949.433.9555.

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SOAPBOX VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

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GUEST OPINION: By Gary Headrick, Founder San Clemente Green

This year’s event was another joyous occasion, even with a few last minute glitches. Brothers, Kai and Ryan Kalama, accompanied by local drummer, Barry Karsh, elevated the musical experience far beyond expectations with a full repertoire of inspiring songs for Earth Hour, ranging from “Imagine” to “This Little Gary Headrick Light of Mine,” and some impromptu variations along the way.

Another real crowd pleaser was the inspiring words from Rebecca Robles of the Acjachemen people who originally inhabited these lands. Her soothing words were full of hope and empowerment as she eloquently connected the significance of people coming together to address climate change locally and around the world. Then Laurie Headrick, Cofounder of San Clemente Green, stepped in for our other guest speaker who had a last minute family emergency, with some practical energy and resource saving tips of her own. Did you know that by simply replacing incandescent bulbs with the new CFLs, and taking other basic and inexpensive measures you can reduce your energy consumption by 20 percent to 30 percent?

While attendance for Earth Hour continued its upward trend around the world, San Clemente’s participation seemed to have dropped off a bit. This was largely attributable to the last minute preparations due to an urgent shift in focus at San Clemente Green towards San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) safety concerns. We just were not sure we could pull off another Earth Hour in between the many issues that keep popping up around SONGS, but we did it to the best of our ability, and the results were very good, considering the circumstances. Our only regret was that fewer people were able to enjoy a program that in many ways exceeded anything we put together in previous years.

So Far So Good for a Safe Re-Start of SONGS Unit 2

Congratulations may be a bit premature since we are only up to 20 % power, but so far, so good! While problems with the system still remain, I’m sure we will all breathe a sigh of relief when we succeed at getting to 100% power and get past this crucial time in the plant’s operations. The fact remains that as host city to a nuclear power plant that has ten times the industry norm for safety violations, nothing seems to demand our attention quite like it, especially in light of recent earthquakes. Keep in mind that SONGS was designed in the 1960s to withstand a 7.0 earthquake within five miles of the epicenter. The Newport/Inglewood Fault which passes within three miles from SONGS is capable of a 7.4 to 7.5 quake. Easter’s earthquake near the Mexican Page 12 • San Clemente Times • April 15–21, 2010

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Online Reader Poll How prepared are you for a large scale earthquake?

First-aid supplies, food and water are on lock down for the entire family.

11% I’ve got some extra cases of water and some canned goods to last a few days.

46% I’m not prepared at all.

43% Make sure to sound off each week on the “SC Times Poll of the Week” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Then go to our community Message Board and share your opinions. www.sanclementetimes.com. Bookmark it today!

The SC Times Online Reader Polls are not scientific and do not reflect the opinion of the SC Times.

FROM THE CEO

Rebecca Robles speaks at the Earth Hour event. Courtesy photo

border was a 7.2, and California’s earthquake preparedness exercise “Shake Out” anticipates a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Iodide tablets should be in your hands in another 4-6 weeks if you sent in your postcard requesting them. Please consider attending the Disaster Preparedness Event to be held on April 28, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the San Clemente Senior Center, 242 Avenida Del Mar. San Clemente Green will be there to cover ideas for sheltering at home, in case evacuation is not possible.

Earth Day Has a Variety of Offerings to Choose From

Saturday at the Pier and Sunday at San Mateo Campground are both filled with fun activities for all. Join the Community Celebration at the pier from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for live entertainment, demonstrations, giveaways, children’s arts and crafts and much more. On Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. visit the campground which is also the historical site of Panhe, the indigenous village of the Acjachemen people.

There will be a model Native American Village for kids to walk through & explore. They’ll be featuring Native American singers, dancers, and storytellers. There is also basket and gourd making, guided walks and children’s games. San Clemente Green will be hosting a table for general information and for specifics about Community Gardens and plans for a Community Market. Free parking and shuttle will also be provided at Concordia Elementary School since parking is limited at San Mateo. We hope to see you there!

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.

CORRECTION: It was erroneously reported in last week’s issue to contact John Merlino at Dukes for more information about the restaurant’s new menu. Instead call the restaurant directly at 949.481.2040. We apologize for any inconvenience this error may have caused.

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Growth is Good

t’s hard for me to believe, but just a few weeks ago we celebrated our fourth full year of publishing San Clemente’s only independently owned local magapaper and Web business. As we enter our fifth year, I’m thrilled to announce a new hire and several promotions that will allow us to become even better and more successful in providing the very best “Local News You Can Use.” First and foremost, I get to move back into my role as CEO of the company and let the writing be done by professionals! We’ve hired David Zimmerle as our San Clemente reporter, and you’ll see him everywhere. We’ve also promoted Lauralyn Loynes to Associate Publisher (known to fellow SCHS grads from the Class of ‘82 as Lauralyn Hoidel), and promoted Senior Norb Garrett Editor Jonathan Volzke to Group Editor.

Add to that the return of Advertising/Marketing Director Michele Reddick from maternity leave (child No. 2, Ben, is doing great with sister Camryn) and the addition of San Clemente resident Susie Lantz to our sales staff and we’ve got plenty to celebrate as we enter Year No. 5.

Aside from my role as founder, owner and CEO of Picket Fence Media (we own the SC Times, Dana Point Times, Capistrano Dispatch, El Despacho and South County Bridal Guide), the changes will allow me to continue to work in the magazine world, as I have since we founded the SC Times. As CEO I’ll continue to build Picket Fence as a leader in community media and in my new magazine assignment, as senior vice president, group publisher of the Action Sports & Recreation Group, even keeps me close to home with their office right here in San Clemente.

So, please join me in welcoming David and Susie aboard, Michele back, and congratulating Lauralyn and Jonathan on their promotions.

Thanks, as always, for reading the SC Times. www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX

Letters to the Editor OUR CHILDREN’S DIET Paul Fisher, San Clemente

For those of you who have not yet watched “Jamie’s Food Revolution” on ABC, this show will light a candle within your heart.

One man along with a few courageous children are trying to transform the diets of our children in West Virginia. This guy (Jamie), is up against every obstacle out there. What is amazing is that it is the children who are wanting to make the changes in their diets.

They know that eating carbs (e.g. French fries and pizza) every day is creating obesity and unhealthy lifestyles.

When you drive past San Clemente-Truman Benedict Elementary School, you will be able to see the children exercising rigorously at any part of the day. These teachers truly have the best interests in our children at heart as they know that there must be balance in our lives: Nutritious food, exercise, family values and academics.

Should we just leave our children’s health up to the corporations and hope that they will figure out that “artificial sweeteners” in our foods is not the answer? All we have to do is look around—right? Are we not seeing an onset of Type II diabetes now that will affect our healthcare “costs” in years to come?

The fact is that we must come together as a community and bring about these changes ourselves.

Watch “Jamie’s Food Revolution” on Friday night with your children and then....get involved. If they can do it in West Virginia, then we can do it in SoCal.

freedom of information requests seeking to uncover glaring discrepancies and ever changing predictions. Last year when I wrote a letter questioning the wisdom of any one participating in a protest based on the assumption that humans are responsible for the changing weather, letter upon letter replied admonishing me with what had been the shrill mantra of the global warming movement; “The Debate is Over,” “The Science is Settled” and anyone who thought otherwise was a crank and a right-wing tool.

One of the biggest benefits and most rewarding effects of ClimateGate is bringing Dr. Phil Jones, long-time director of the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia (until he stepped down in December under investigation for scientific misconduct) and the provider of much of the most important data on which the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change based its findings, to his knees forcing him to recant the cornerstone argument of the global warming alarmists.

Jones publically admitted that he did not believe that “the debate on climate change is over” and that he didn’t “believe the vast majority of climate scientists think this.”

So to all those who wrote letters criticizing me with nasty comments for stating the truth about there not being any scientific consensus that humans are responsible for global warming, I accept your forthcoming

apology. If you still think there is a scientific consensus on man-made emissions being responsible for climate change, I suggest you direct your arguments against Dr. Jones, not me.

The second blow to the warming alarmists was the record cold and snow storms that savaged the east coast. Without an ounce of shame, man-made climate changers attempted to rewrite what had been their predictions and arguments about the effects of global warming. We were told that all along they stated that global warming would result in more extreme weather meaning more snow and colder winters. The exact opposite is true. Both of our Senators Boxer and Feinstein testified on behalf of the ski industry and water interests stating that global warming will result in a reduction of 70 percent of the snow pack due to lack of snow reducing our drinking water and our ability to play in the snow. In 2008, Robert Kennedy Jr. told us specifically that snow in Washington D.C. is a thing of the past because of global warming. RFK Jr, a leader in the global warming movement, reflected on how he fondly remembered the snow as a child before Sarah Palin and “big oil” destroyed it all.

Politicians are getting the message that the public is done being bamboozled by the doomsday climate cultists. A recent Gallup Poll showed “climate change” to be the

absolute last concern of the American public.

Congress refused to give Obama authority to sign a climate treaty in Copenhagen. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently advised his climate bureaucracy to slow down the rush to impose carbon dioxide cap-and-trade regulations. U.S. Sen. Graham declared recently cap-and-trade is dead in Congress. New Jersey allowed a law requiring reporting of greenhouse gases to die rather than enforce it. On the private sector ConocoPhillips, BP America, and Caterpillar have all announced that they will be leaving the U.S. Climate Action Partnership. And finally, President Obama announced plans to approve new oil and gas drilling off U.S. coasts for the first time in decades.

To the “green” fear peddlers and bullies in San Clemente who berated anyone who question them – the game’s over, you lost. It’s time to move on and do something productive for the environment and quit badgering the community trying to enlist them into your crusade that is based on lies.

To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ sanclementetimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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THE EARTH HOUR BUST Jim Bieber, San Clemente

Two Saturday night’s ago I was with a group of friends dinning on Del Mar, I looked at my watch and braced for the lights to go out, assuming the restaurant would, like last year, be participating in the “Earth Hour” shenanigans to battle ‘climate change.’ To my pleasant surprise, they stayed on. I walked out and saw that only two restaurants had bothered to turn off their lights to show their concern and solidarity in fighting against the pending man-made apocalypse.

Our city’s lack of participation and fan-faire from just one year ago follows the national trend of the American public shaking off this latest doomsday cult and its calls for government mandated personal sacrifices.

Like those that preceded it; population explosion (by now half the population should have died), the energy crisis (currently the world oil supply should be nearly depleted), the Y2K catastrophe (we should have been thrown back to the stone age with all the computers melting down), and the expanding ozone hole (we should all be applying sun block SPF 3000 to protect us from unfiltered solar rays), have all run their course and are in the scrap heap of historical junk science.

In just one year, the entire man-made climate change hoax has come unraveled with only the most militant hold outs still clinging with demands that we surrender our economy and personal freedoms to government oversight.

It started with ClimateGate, the leaked damning emails of internal memos from the world’s most prestigious Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia. The emails revealed how scientists, who have profited from global warming grants literally cooked the books to manipulate data. Even worse were orders to destroy data to subvert Page 14 • San Clemente Times • April 15–21, 2010

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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

thursday15 forecast: mostly cloudy • high: 67° low: 50°

Curtains!

7 p.m. The San Clemente High School drama department presents a comedic play set in 1959 Boston about a group of actors and their musical show. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students/seniors; box office at 6 p.m. Performances April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24.

700 Avenida Pico, 949.547.0367, www.sctritons.com.

Veterans’ Tree Planting Ceremony

5 p.m. In conjunction with “Memories of WWII” exhibit, Casa Romantica hosts a tree-planting ceremony to honor veterans.

Free and open to the public. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Thirsty Thursday & Live music

5 p.m. Drink specials at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

Go See Do

The City of San Clemente will have its 2nd Annual Carnival Colossal and Expo April 15-18 in an effort to raise funds for the completion of the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park and Aquatic Center. The event will be held at the site of the future park located at the cross streets of La Pata and Vista Hermosa. According to Laura Ferguson, Assistant to the City Manager, the target fundraising goal is $21,700 as this four-day carnival promises to be huge, with more than Photo by Andrea Swayne 15,000 people expected to attend this year. Hosted by the San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation, the event will feature a variety of affordably priced rides, games and prizes. Other amenities include vendor

Ballroom Bash

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance event at the SC Community Center featuring a lesson in the Waltz, open dancing and refreshments.

Couples and singles invited. Tickets $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

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

Millertime Boogie

7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. The local band plays jump/blues rock & soul at Adele’s in the San Clemente Inn. 2600 Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222.

McManis Family Winery Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Justin McManis, owner of McManis Family Winery. Justin has promised to bring some winery-only, new releases. Raffles will include 2 “VIP” tickets for Sunday & 4 Regular tickets with parking to the Long Beach Grand Prix as well as few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

“Don’t Dress for Dinner”

8 p.m. New play debuts at the Camino Real Playhouse where confusion reigns in a hilarious tale of a weekend that becomes a nuptial nightmare! Preview night special $15; regular show $20. www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Rockapella

An Evening with Bruce Cockburn

Pub Quiz Thursday

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8 p.m. Five voices harmoniously combine in a concert at The Coach House. Tickets $29.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

8 p.m. Trivia games at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. $5; proceeds donated to local charities. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com.

Nathan James

2nd Annual Carnival Colossal and Expo

8 p.m. The artist performs at The Coach House. Tickets $25.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930,

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Earth Day Celebration

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

The San Clemente Watershed Task Force hosts an event at Parque Del Mar in the Pier Bowl featuring recognition of local business owners and employees for environmentally friendly practices. 949.500.0494.

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Koastal Beach Cleanup & Tree-Planting Event

forecast: partly cloudy • high: 65° low: 49°

America’s Pet Expo

10 a.m.-6 p.m. More than 1,000 animals, demonstrations, pet products, animal experts, pet adoptions, hands-on petting and more at the weekend-long event at the OC Fairgrounds. General admission $12. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, www.petexpooc.com.

Music and Aloha

5:30 p.m. Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

Milestones – Pearl Harbor, Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima AND the A-Bomb 6 p.m. Evening panel discussion at Casa Romantica. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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9 a.m.–12 p.m. Beautify Doheny State Beach with Koastal Skateboards’ beach cleanup and Doheny Tree Planting Project’s event on the campground. After the hard work, enjoy a barbecue and raffle. 949.582.3950, www.koastalboards.com.

Stargazing and Sailing Overnight Adventure

5:30 p.m. (April 17)–12:30 p.m. (April 18) The Ocean Institute offers an overnight sailing adventure on the sea for kids and adults. Learn how sailors used the stars to sail, observe constellations and more. Cost $90-$200. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Earth Day Project

8 a.m. California State Parks hosts a habitat restoration event at San Clemente State Beach to plant trees and shrubs, clean the park and more. 888.98.PARKS, www.calparks.org.

booths for businesses, nonprofit groups and service clubs, plus a full-fledged food court complete with umbrella-covered seating and an array of convenience foods ranging from pizza and hamburgers to smoothies, tacos, desserts and Italian shaved ice. Celebration of Phase 1B of the La Pata Vista Hermosa Sports Park & Aquatic Center will be held at 2 p.m. Sat., April 17. Those attending this presentation include Mayor Jim Dahl and the full panel of city council members. Carnival hours are April 15, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; April 16, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; April 17-18, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets range from $3.75 to $5. More information is available by calling 949.361.8254.

Bayou Brothers

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

Jumpin Jack Flash

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Know Illusion

9 p.m.–12 a.m. Live band at at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Horse Show: Blenheim Spring Classic III Grand Prix 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Watch the horse show at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. On-site food & vendor booths. 30753 La Pata Rd., San Juan Capistrano, www.showpark.com.

Earth Day Celebration & Plant Sale

10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Ecology Center. Free admission. 32701 Alipaz, San Juan Capistrano, www.theecologycenter.org.

Comedy Nights on Stage II

7:30 p.m. Standup comedians at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

David Allan Coe

8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House also with Road Kill Kings and The Galway Hooker Band. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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San Clemente Farmers Market

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Hershey Track & Field Meet

10 a.m. Free event with youth sport competitions to encourage health and wellness and family fun. Hosted by City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Collaborative. Forster Ranch Park, 3207 Camino Vera Cruz, SC, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Soul Food

10 a.m. Event at the Baha’i Center for reflection and spiritual growth with live music featuring Nedi Safa, audio-visual pieces, readings from faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures. Free. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, bdjeffers@hotmail.com, 949.218.8284.

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

7 a.m. Fast cars, racing and a celebrity event. Tickets $25-$125.

300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 562.981.2600, www.gplb.com.

Memories of WWII: Final Day

11 a.m.–4 p.m. The final day to see Casa Romantica’s special World War II exhibition featuring 126 photographs from the archives of the Associated Press. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Jonathan Volzke

Proud Mary’s Restaurant

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34689 Golden Lantern Street. Dana Point, 949.493.5853, www.proudmarysdp.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Diverse menu with harbor-front dining. Turkey Avocado Sprout on Squaw Bread and newly added Gyro’s for lunch. A breakfast favorite is the homemade “Old Fashioned Oatmeal.”

MOST POPULAR ITEM: “The Fitness Scramble” (scrambled egg whites with mushrooms, onions, spinach and grilled turkey with side of cottage cheese or the “Croissant Supreme” egg sandwich.

Lunch - Tie between a 1/2# Burger or the Turkey Avo and Spouts on Squaw Bread Mary can be prouder than ever. Months after a December 2007 fire, the landmark Dana Harbor restaurant Proud Mary’s has the wind in her sails again, serving an expanded menu on a waterfront patio as impressive as ever. The 33-year-old restaurant, owned by the Merrill family for 28 years and the Zdrakas and Roberts family for the last five years, has been rebuilt and now has an all-weather patio.

The roof opens, glass windows slide open and over head heaters are individually controlled. Inside, Proud Mary’s was redesigned with a beautiful granite bar serving wines and unique cocktails. And starting April 22, Proud Mary’s will open for dinner, too.

PRICE RANGE: $4-16 RESERVATIONS: Not necessary Proud Mary’s Restaurant. Photo by Danielle Juncal

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Panera Bread 802 Avenida Talega, Ste. 101, San Clemente, 949.366.3800 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

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” rate it from 1 to 5 then share your thoughts on the SC Times forums.

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CABANA NIGHTS

4 p.m.–10 p.m. Drink specials and more at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

COASTAL SIGHTSEEING TOUR

12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the coastline of Laguna Beach. Includes lunch. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL”

3 p.m. Saddleback College Theater Arts presents the satirical comedic musical with shows through April 25. General admission $13. McKinney Theatre. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

TARYN DONATH

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

STEVE BONINO

COMEDY & KARAOKE

9 p.m.–1 a.m. The night starts with live comedy and continues with karaoke at 11 p.m. at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover.

34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

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HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED

6 p.m. Now through April 24, celebrate Earth Week at Saddleback College with events starting today with the film, “National Park: America’s Best Idea.” For more info go to www.saddleback.edu and look under Campus Events.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

10 a.m. Screening of “Death at a Funeral” for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring 3 wines for $5. Also, $8 cheese plates normally $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

SMOKEY KARAOKE

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

POUL PEDERSON

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

TINY FRANKS

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

ROD FRIAS

BENNY ON GUITAR

EARTH WEEK FESTIVITIES

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com.

MARK LIDDEL & THE WILDCAT WRANGLERS

KNUCKLEHEADS SIDS BENEFIT

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COMEDY NIGHT

PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT

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

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9 p.m. Music and locals’ happy hour at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc, every Tuesday - and now Wednesdays too for a select time.

Whale watching is $14.50 to $19.50 each. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

7:30 p.m. Live country music and line dancing with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Tickets $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

4 p.m.-6 p.m. Vocalist Cheryl Silverstein and a jazz band with pianist John Paul Keene perform at the fundraising event. 1717 N. El Camino real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

THE TRIPP SICKS DUO

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

6:45 p.m. Psychologist Michael J. Bradley, Ed.D will speak at a Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs-sponsored parent education night at The Hills Hotel. 25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills, 949.586.5000, www.docmikebradley.com, www.cucptsa.com.

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Acoustic entertainment at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

UPCOMING: APRIL 22

CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Female vocals and piano at Renaissance.

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

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Sustainable seafood and wine tasting event to kick off the weekend-long festival at Doheny State Beach. The fun continues Friday and Saturday with an array of wine, food, live music, special events and more. www.californiawinefestival. com or info@californiawinefestival.com.

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UPCOMING: APRIL 23

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE

8 p.m. The Coach House presents One Drop, Mike Pinto, Marc B and Phat Reggae Dub performing live. Tickets $10 advance, $12 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

JIM SUMMERS & SPECIAL GUESTS

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Mixed rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint. com.

BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER

6 p.m.–9 p.m. Live music and wine specials at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

“RUMORS”

8 p.m. Debut of the acclaimed comedic play at Cabrillo Playhouse. Performances through May 16. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

UPCOMING: APRIL 24

“DOHENY WOOD” CAR SHOW

8 a.m.–3 p.m. Check out a big display of woody cars at Doheny State Beach. Free. $10 parking at the beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, macdonald31288@yahoo.com.

WAG-A-THON

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The ultimate FUNd-raising walk with the dogs in Dana Point Harbor sponsored by the Pet Project Foundation with food, music, entertainment, pet contests, prizes, pet-related sponsors and booths. Cost $35. Go to www.petprojectfoundation.org.

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

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan 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

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Group Hopes Organic Market Takes Root in Town Unique Shop Searching for Location

By Katherine Sweet San Clemente Times

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rustrated by the number of trips and different stores it takes to find the food they want, a group of South County residents has decided to take action. The store, to be called the San Clemente Community Market, will target those interested in sustainable food, featuring everything from organic produce to eco-friendly household cleaners. Their top priority will be to offer organic food, followed by local goods as a close second.

“It’s about sustainability,” said Sam Olmstead, one of the founding organizers. “One of the biggest factors is to know where our food comes from.”

The idea took root many years ago, evolving from a buying club here in town that provides organic milk products at wholesale cost. While initially starting small, the residents envision a full-size store, hopefully in under a year. They have not yet secured a location, but hope to have a small store up and running soon.

“It will grow into a full market eventually,” Olmstead said. “We’re taking baby steps.”

The market is designed to both serve the community and make a difference. Their mission is create “a community-owned,

whole foods grocery store, with the goal to provide San Clemente locals with easy access to high quality, best-value, organic and hormone-free products, and a focus on consumer empowerment, product quality and member control.”

Toward this end, they will sell seasonal, sustainably-grown produce; organic, grainfed meat, dairy and eggs; a wide range of bulk foods; and an array of fresh, frozen, canned and prepackaged natural food items—all with a focus on local products.

But the offerings do not stop at grocery items alone. A café featuring eats and a juice and espresso bar is planned, and herbs and spices, environmentally friendly household cleaners, body care products, arts and crafts, and more will also be sold.

According to founding organizer Renee Plasky, the goal is to find farmers as close as possible to San Clemente.

“We want connections with farmers and their farms,” Plasky said. “Our priorities will be to work with sustainable local farmers and ranchers.”

Locally produced is a mantra for several reasons. Olmstead quotes activist Michael Pollan, who claims that the average item of food travels 1,500 miles before it gets to your plate—in the process wasting energy and losing nutrients. Local goods also keep

Renee Terese Plasky, founder of San Clemente Community Market, and Chris McCormack with the San Clemente Community Garden Project, discuss the emerging San Clemente Community Market and Community Gardens Project. Courtesy photo

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Sam Olmstead, of San Clemente Community Market, with family and mentor Nancy Cassidy, General Manager at Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market. Courtesy photo

money in the community and support local farms.

“I like to give local businesses our dollars,” said Diane Palmer, who said she will support the store when it opens. “It’s good to buy local to give the city money.”

According to Olmstead, the market will cater to “anyone who eats,” hopefully drawing from San Clemente and surrounding cities.

“We want to give people more access to organic/biodynamic food,” Olmstead said.

“Many people think it’s too expensive, but it’s not. We pay for our current cheap food with air pollution, human rights and health effects from chemical additives and obesity.”

The goal is also to help people eat better, save energy and improve customers’ health. Another main selling point is that the market will be based on the co-operative model, where the company becomes member owned.

“Basically the patrons who shop there, own it,” Olmstead said.

Customers join by paying a fee, which could be from $150 to $300. The fee makes the contributor one of the owners. When decisions are made, everyone will vote.

While there will most likely be a board of directors, the store will be largely member controlled. The group will be partnering with Food Coop 500 and Ocean Beach’s People’s Co-op San Diego.

“The market will put power back in the community,” Plasky said. “It allows people

to participate in what they want to see in the community…If people don’t want to carry a product because of its company’s ethics, we don’t.”

As the group is still in search of a location, they are reaching out to the community to find possible sites.

“People ask when the market is coming,” Plasky said. “When is up to the community.”

She invites anyone interested to attend the regular monthly meetings and get involved.

In the end, the market hopes to meet a community need.

“There is no big meeting place where San Clemente locals can come together to educate, share ideas and buy foods in a sustainable way,” Plasky said. “There is no large health food grocery store, no place to shop healthy and organic; yet this type of store would accomplish all of that, [plus] shine as a model of health and sustainability for some of our most pressing political issues to date.”

Beyond being simply a place to purchase food, the organizers also envision the market as a place that brings the community together.

“The problems in the world are solved one community at a time,” Plasky said. “We want people to come together and be proactive.”

For more information about this grassroots effort, to join in their cause or help them out by taking their survey, visit their Web site at www.sanclementemarket.com. Or contact Renee Terese Plasky at 949.735.0497 or renee@ vibrantblossom.com. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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Titans vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School April 15, 3:30 p.m.

Wolverines vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School April 16, 3:15 p.m.

Red Devils vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School April 17, 7 p.m.

After opening the South Coast League portion of their schedule on Wednesday, the girls take on Tesoro at home.

The Tritons face the Aliso Niguel Wolverines at home in the second game of their season series.

Hailing from the cold up north, University from San Francisco is set for a battle as they take on San Clemente.

Fresh off back-to-back road series’ against the Yankees and Blue Jays, the Angels return home for a four-game series against Detroit. Info: www.

Info: www.sctritons.com

losangeles.angels.mlb.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

BASEBALL

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Tigers vs. Angels, Angel Stadium April 19, 7:05 p.m.

Wolverines vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School April 20, 6 p.m.

The Tritons look to continue their impressive run in league as they host Aliso Niguel in a key match at home.

Info: www.sctritons.com

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Gold for Guillobel

Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy wins gold and silver at Pan Games held at UCI’s Bren Events Center

By Rob Elseewi San Clemente Times

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an Clemente was well represented at the 2010 Pan Games, Jiu-Jitsu Tournament held April 8 through 11 at University of California Irvine’s Bren Events Center.

Paulo Guillobel brought a strong team of his students and instructors who made short work of many opponents and advanced through several matches. When all was said and done, the Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of San Clemente took home a gold and a silver medal in this world-class tournament.

Veteran of the sport and Guillobel Academy instructor Ira Daugherty was the first to take the podium as he fell to Brandon Hetzler

in the final but still earned a silver medal.

Later in the competition, the master Paulo Guillobel made it look easy in his final match, showing the calm, cool demeanor with which he instructs his students, as he claimed the gold medal in the Black Belt Senior 1 division.

The Guillobel Academy, aside from its great reputation among Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts, has become an increasingly popular cross training facility for surfers. This year two pro surfers, Kauai’s Dustin Barca and San Diego’s Joel Tudor were among the competitors entered to represent the academy at the Pan Games. Be sure to log on to www. sanclementetimes.com to see video of their matches and more about the academy on this week’s BoardShorts. SC

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Tritons (3-2 South Coast League, 11-6) finished the Anaheim Lions Tournament with a 4-1 record dispatching Long Beach Wilson 11-8, losing 4-1 to La Habra, working Paso Robles 8-2, edging Brea Linda 4-2 before stomping La Quinta 10-1 in the final game. The tournament ran April 3 and April 5-7. In the final game against La Quinta, San Clemente’s offense exploded for a combined total of 15 hits. Taylor Cook, Johnny Martinez and Aaron Jones each had two RBI apiece, while Eamon Sullivan, Christian Knauer and Aaron Payne each scored two runs each. Sullivan and Payne each doubled in the win. Taylor Ohl took in two innings from the mound and gave up four hits before Kyle Friedrichs stepped in for the next four innings allowing only two hits. The Tritons were set to resume league action with a game against Aliso Niguel on Wednesday. Next 7 days: April 16 vs. Aliso Niguel, 3:15 p.m.; April 21 vs. Dana Hills, 3:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (7-7-1)

went 2-3 at the Woodbridge Tournament held April 3, 5 and 10. The girls opened with a 7-0 loss to El Modena but bounced back with an 8-3 win that same day. The girls then finished off Corona 6-3 on April 5 before Page 22 • San Clemente Times • April 15–21, 2010

losing back-to-back games on April 10. San Clemente was defeated 9-3 by Edison and then was beat 6-3 by Temescal Canyon. In the win against Corona the girls battled back from a 3-0 deficit before posting four runs in the fi fth and eventually cruising out the win.

On April 13, San Clemente hosted Dana Hills High School in its first South Coast League game of the 2010 season. Next 7 days: April 15 vs. Tesoro, 3:30 p.m.; April 20 at Mission Viejo, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • The Tritons (3-1 SCL, 7-2) did not travel to the La Costa Canyon Tournament April 9-10 as it was cancelled. The games were included in their schedule originally but ended up not being sanctioned by CIF. San Clemente resumed league play with a game against Aliso Niguel on Tuesday. On April 2, the boys rolled through Capo Valley in a 16-8 win. Next 7 days: April 16 at Dana Hills, 5:30 p.m.; April 17 vs. University (from San Francisco), 7 p.m.; April 20 at Tesoro, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons (3-1 SCL, 9-2) suffered only their second loss of the season as they were edged 12-11 while on the road against El Dorado on Monday.

Down 6-5 at halftime, San Clemente could

Paulo Guillobel of the San Clemente-based Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy took home gold medal honors at the 2010 Pan Games Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Photo by Rob Elseewi

not pull away as both teams matched each other with five goals apiece throughout the final half of the match. On Tuesday, the girls got back on the field as they hosted Aliso Niguel. Next 7 days: April 16 vs. Dana Hills, 5:30 p.m.; April 20 vs. Tesoro, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Since their meet against Dana Hills on March 30, both the boys and girls swim teams at San Clemente had some time off from competition. The Triton swimmers recently honed in on some momentum in the pool lanes when they traveled to take on Tesoro on Tuesday. Next 7 days: April 20 vs.

Mission Viejo, 3:15 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • During the Trabuco Hills Invi-

tational April 2-3, the Tritons boys track team finished second with a 1:31.06 in the 800-meter relay, while Tyler Stoll (6-2) finished fi fth in the high jump. For the girls, Senior Christina Twicken (12.55, 25.45) took fi fth in the 100 and third in the 200. Kaitlyn Smith (11:19.15) finished fourth in the 3200 and the 800-relay team finished third with a 1:46.52.

Several athletes from the SCHS girls track team participated in the prestigious Arcadia Invitational last Saturday. This meet is a very exclusive track meet that has athletes from all over California attend. Twicken finished fourth in the seeded race with a time of 56.87. Sophomore Molly Mann finished 27th

with a time of 5:21.13 in the one mile race. In the Distance Medley race the team of Sarah Darby, Christina Twicken, Hannah Winokur and Ali Palmer finished in 12th place with a time of 12:21.22. On April 15, both the boys and girls teams competed on the road at Tesoro. Next 7 days: April 15 at Tesoro, 2:45 p.m.; April 21 vs. Mission Viejo, 2:45 p.m.

BOYS GOLF • The No. 9 Tritons (2-2 SCL, 8-2-1) did not play in the La Costa Canyon/Pahr Invitational at Encinitas Ranch April 6-7 as Pahr golf pulled out of the event a week prior to the round. San Clemente went on to face Mission Viejo at the Mission Viejo Country Club on Tuesday. Next 7 days: April 15 vs. Mission Viejo at Bella Collina, 2:15 p.m.; April 19 vs. LCC/Tesoro at La Costa Resort, 3 p.m.; April 20 vs. Capo Valley at Marbella, 2:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS • After losing to Aliso Niguel 81-75 on April 1 on games, the Tritons resumed action on the court Tuesday with a match at Dana Hills. Next 7 days: April 15 at Tesoro, 3 p.m.; April 20 vs. Mission Viejo, 3 p.m.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL • San Clemente (1-1 SCL, 8-5) resumed league play with a match at home against Mission Viejo on April 13. On April 1, the Tritons were defeated 3-2 at the hands of Tesoro. Next 7 days: April 15 vs. Capo Valley, 6 p.m.; April 20 vs. Aliso Niguel, 6 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Harrison Rex Tyner Harrison Rex Tyner passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at the age of 96. He was an educator for 60 years including administering the Emeritus Program at Saddleback College and teaching a class at San Clemente Adult Day Care Center.

Rex and his wife, Margaret, moved to San Clemente in 1973. He was very active in the senior community and co-chaired the committee for both the original and the new senior centers. For several years he co-hosted a television show for seniors through Cox Communications. He was involved in the Presbyterian Church and drew strength from his religious faith and church family. Rex truly cared about people and was know for his generosity and sense of humor.

He loved nothing better than being with his family and was a terrific role model and mentor to 4 generations. He is survived by his son, Tom Tyner (Patti) and daughter, Susan Wiesick (Peter), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great granddaughters, nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful and cherished friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years in 2002.

Remembrances may be made to the San Clemente Senior Center, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente 92672.

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GARAGE SALE-APRIL 17 8AM-4PM Giant sale: furniture,household items,appliances,c ollectibles,surf boards,and much more. 24481 Alta Vista, Dana Point [off Blue Lantern at rear]. other neighbors also selling Saturday, April 17 7:30-12 605 Calle Fierros. Baby stuff, clothes, household goods and more. From 5 FRWY take Vista Hemosa, EAST. 1st light take Calle Frontera NORTH.Up hill 3rd street past first stop sign Garage Sale Great finds!

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ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com

949.234.9857

Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net D C Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.oasisair.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net

Appliances

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Shaw’s Carpets 135 Avenida Victoria

949.492.8070

CARPET CLEANING Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente

949.492.5370

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

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 The Cellar 949.492.3663 109 Calle de los Molinos, 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com www.southcoastfurniture.com

Appliances Services & Repairs

Children’s Clothing

Mac & Madi

949.366.6226 ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com Petit Bonhomme

949.361.3651 147 Avenida Del Mar, ART CLASSES www.shoppetitbonhomme.com Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes CHIROPRACTORS 205 Ave Cabrillo,

949.492.7244 www.DowntownSanClemente.com Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center

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

Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Serrate Law 949.429.8107 630 S. El Camino Real, Ste. A, serrate@cox.net

1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 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

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Vignettes of Refinement/ 949.218.8022 The Home & Garden Stylist

949.492.3459 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Lange & Minnott

1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

JewelerS

EXTERMINATING

Paradise Jewelers

949.361.4367 Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Junk Removal www.freetermitereports.com Green Dump Truck 949.697.4517 Financial Advisor www.greendumptruck.com Edward Jones Investments 949.492.1274 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 102b, www.edwardjones.com LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 FLOORING License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.costaverdelandscaping.com 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com

Florists/Flowers Edible Arrangements 305 S. El Camino Real Unit 102B, www.ediblearrangements.com

LOAN MODIFICATIONS 949.361.3333

Gateway Legal Center 949.485.5701 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. L, www.gatewaylegalcenter.com

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

Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder

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CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

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949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net Bankruptcy Attorneys The Cooper Company General Contractor License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 www.biffcooperconstruction.com 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Beauty Supply Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

COSMETICS

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

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BOOKS

Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

Dentists

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

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CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

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

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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE SC Rider Supply

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

MUSIC LESSONS

Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, OFFICE FURNITURE www.southcoastfurniture.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 HOME IMPROVEMENT 109 Calle de los Molinos, Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish www.southcoastfurniture.com Ike Soffes

949.363.3087

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Optometry

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com www.wonderfulwindows.com Seaside Eyecare

949.493.2269 HOUSE SITTING 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net PAINTING

Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 99 Avenida Serra www.drmarashi.com Insurance BOUTIQUES Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, DRYWALL www.salonzinnia.com Complete Drywall Service 949.280.6064 INTERIOR DESIGN CABINETS & FINISH CARPENTRY r.simmonsdesigns@yahoo.com Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com Huffman Construction 949.279.5046

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Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 305 S. El Camino Real, Unit 102B, San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com www.ediblearrangements.com C’Siren Day Spa

949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella GRAPHIC DESIGN

San Clemente Computer & Network Services HAIR SALONS daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Auto Collision Repair Sano Computers

949.492.2179 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 Beach Cities Auto Collision 949.276.8005 www.sanocomputers.com 173 Avenida Serra 127 Calle de los Molinos, Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Heating www.beachcitiesautocollision.com San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com All Season Air 949.579.0741 Auto Wrecking CONCRETE allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net San Clemente Truck & Auto Wrecking Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.oasisair.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.sanclementeautowrecking.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.costaverdelandscaping.com www.orangecoastplumbing.net BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes

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

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Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING www.arcadiaelectric.com Rooms With A View - One Day Redesign Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com www.roomswithavu.com

KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com Talega Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com

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

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Pet Care 949.246.3835

Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa

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

Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Mike’s Pet Care

949.246.3835 www.mikespetcare.com PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com

PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.pet-treasures.net

PHARMACIES The Medicine Shoppe 1001 S. El Camino Real

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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

Mike’s Pet Care

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

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com D C Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

Sandy & Rich MARQUEZ, Altera REAL ESTATE Sandy and Rich have the Professional Experience and Proven Tract Record that San Clemente Homeowners are looking for, to successfully navigate in this current market. It is their exceptional customer loyalty that has placed them as the Top Agents in San Clemente for over 12 Years and amongst the Top 1% of Agents in the Nation. 949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Century 21 Beachside - Irlanda Swarthout 501 N. El Camino Real, 949.310.4818 www.irlandaswarthout.com Century 21 O.M.A

949.492.5413 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

Real Estate Attorneys

Psychologists 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

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

SURF CAMPS

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

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

WATER DAMAGE

Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net

WAXING

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

SURF SCHOOLS

Smooth Waxing

418 N. El Camino Real #D, www.smoothwaxingsalon.com

949.369.1307

WEBSITE DESIGN

San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com www.sanclementesurflessons.com

WINDOW CLEANING

TERMITES

949.369.7263 Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Wonderful Windows www.wonderfulwindows.com 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 WINDOW COVERINGS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.freetermitereports.com 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.877termite.com www.sc-wf.com

Troubled Teens 949.940.6068 Pacific Quest

mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

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

Wine Shop & Wine Tasting 949.632.1176

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

Remodel 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

Café Calypso

949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 949.366.1040 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 Carbonara Trattoria 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com San Clemente, radpool@cox.net SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fixmypoolnow.com www.fishermansrestaurant.com PRINTING Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com Printing OC

949.388.4888 The Cellar 949.492.3663 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, www.detoxall.us

Vacuums 949.498.9412

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

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

PSYCHIATRY

SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens

www.surefitscreens.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

SALONS Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

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Team sky beats the Dream In an exciting hoops game last month, the 10-11 girls youth basketball team Sky beat team Dream 17-14 on March 12 in the championship game at the Boys & Girls Club in San Clemente. Team Sky is comprised of the following players: Ariana Delgado, Delaney Marchant, Anh-Vy N Pham, McKenna Roe, Nazgol Tajalli, Kennedy Underwood and Kelsey Murphy.

Victory Lacrosse 5/6 Spartans shut down Irvine The Victory Lacrosse 5/6 Spartans started the spring season of the Earthquake Lacrosse League by shutting out rival Irvine 13-0 recently. The defensive corps of Bennett Luke, Cade Norland, Stu Carson, Omeed Fahardi and goalie Austin Boyer were outstanding at shutting down Irvine’s offensive threat. Offensively, the Spartans demonstrated that they will be a force this season as well. Spartans scoring was led by Matthew Karzak (3 goals, 3 assists), Hunter Neal (2 goals, 1 assist), Brandon Rogers (1 goal, 1 assist) and Caleb Bozarth (1 goal, 1 assist). Also contributing with one goal each was Patrick Fallon, Ryan Crawford, Tanner Wright and Nick Lemus. Michael Guillotte also contributed an assist. Next up for the Spartans is perennial powerhouse the Surf Dawgs from Newport Beach.

GOLF The “9 T’s” roll through golf scramble and tournament San Clemente Municipal Golf Course was the site for a recent spring scramble and spring tournament for the “9 T’s” ladies golf association. After the round there was a tie for first place between Price, Briggs, Harrington, Iglesias, Perkins, Jensen, Keujnert and Small, as well as a tie for second place between Tiberi, Garner, Jones, Riley, McFadden, Hodder, Johns and Leif. These ladies are exceptional in their devotion to the game with some of the golfers between 70 and 80 years old. Dee Leif is even approaching 90 in June.

Players from team Sky gather for a post-championship victory celebration. Courtesy photo

FOOTBALL Football skills camp taking players for second session The SC Skills camp began its second session on April 11 for players in grades six and up.

The camp will run through May 28. Camp is conducted at San Clemente High School and meet regularly on Sundays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost of each session is $150 for six weeks. Walk-ons are also allowed for a $30 fee per meeting. Financial Aid is available to those in need. Camp goals are to increase strength, speed, agility and athleticism, and develop football skills and schemes. There is a primary focus on skilled positions QB/RB/ WR/DB. The camp is endorsed by South Coast Youth Football. Camp Counselors include: Camp Director, Eric Patton (Notre Dame 1968-1972 / World Football League 1975-1976), QB coach Troy Kopp (University of Pacific QB / Arena League / Canadian Football League / San Diego Chargers) and WR coach John Allred (USC TE / Chicago Bears / Pittsburgh Steelers). These professional educators with solid backgrounds in high school sports will do all the teaching in a safe, positive and sportsmanlike environment. As a camp attendee, players learn the following concepts: agility and flexibility, football related drills, proper stance and technique, footwork and accuracy drills, proper running form and technique, and classroom football “chalk talk” instruction. Players are asked to bring football cleats, workout attire and water to the camp.

OUTDOORS San Clemente trail run coming in June Plans to stage the 2nd Annual San Clemente Trail Run/Walk were announced recently.

The event is set for Saturday June 5. There will be 5K and 10K courses starting at San Clemente’s Forester Ranch Ridgeline Trails at the end of Camino Del Rio. According to the Trail Run organizers Fred and Louise Yeilding, this year’s event will be completely on San Clemente City Trails and should be enjoyed by all local running and walking enthusiasts. Proceeds from the event will go to Family Assistance Ministries and to San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, local charitable non-profit organizations. The course is over the Forester Ranch Ridgeline Trail system and courses will be on packed fire roads that include rolling hills with challenging stretches intermixed throughout. The run/walk will have two staggered mass starts beginning at 7:45 a.m. for the 5K and 8:05 a.m. for the 10K. The staging area will be open at 6:30 a.m. for race day registration and Bib/T-shirt pickup.

The entry fee for the 5K is $35 on or before May 19, and $40 after. The 10K is $40 before May 19, and $45 after. An event’s vendors expo will be at the staging area on the day of the event. The event and registration information can be obtained at www.sanclementetrailrun. com or at www.active.com. Email sanclementetrailrun@cox.net for more information or call 949.492.0435. Those interested in sponsoring the event should call Fred Yeilding at 949.370.4714 or 949.492.0435.

The minimum age for participating is 15 years old and there will be no dogs, strollers or baby joggers allowed on the run. Awards will be given for male/female podium winners and age group winners for both the 5K and 10K.

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Lady golfers unite for a photo following their round during a spring scramble. Courtesy photo

SOCCER Kick4Humanity soccer tournament is finally on Imagine Marketing Agency (iMa) will hold the much-anticipated SurfAid International Kick4Humnaity Soccer Tournament at JSerra High School, located at 26351 Junipero Serra Road, on April 24. Registration will go from 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and the tournament starts promptly at noon with the group stage. Brands involved in the surfing industry will battle it out to help raise funds for SurfAid. This year’s tournament will feature four groups of three to four teams each and the likes of SurfAid, Jedidiah, RVCA, Endemic, Volcom, Firewire Surfboards, L*SPACE, Surfshot, Chas Surfboards, Transworld Biz, So Cal SK8 & Surf, Laguna Surf & Sport and more to come. Games will be played in a five-on-five World Cup format with every team getting the chance to play at least a couple of games. Teams are co-ed and at least one female will be on the field during games. Games will last about 16 minutes each with a quick halftime break at the eighth minute. The winning team of each group will play in the semifinals and so on.

“We brought up the idea of getting numerous brands involved for a soccer tournament because it’s a great way to raise funds, have fun, and build some good morale and camaraderie between the teams,” Monica Staniec, Vice President of Marketing for iMa, said.

“Everyone is really excited to get this going and there are definitely some rivalries that are out there between the teams.”

This first annual event will also have awards for first and second place, Best Team Outfit, Most Raised Funds, the Spirit Award, Best Effort and more. An after-party is scheduled at OC Tavern following the games.

“It’s going to be a day filled with food, drinks, prizes and good times,” Staniec said.

To make a donation, please visit: http://bit.ly/5nSubV. More information is available by contacting Monica Staniec at Monica@imaginemarketingagency.com.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Grom of the Week Caden Culp

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Photo by Andrea Swayne

Age: 13, Bernice Ayer Middle School Caden Culp competes in ISF contests as a member of the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team. He says he enjoys the level of competition in the ISF and that going up against so many talented surfers pushes him to practice more and keep improving. His work ethic in surfing carries over into his academic life. An ‘A’ and ‘B’ student, he is determined to continue improving his grades. Though he hasn’t made any decisions regarding where he’d like to go for college or what he would like to study, Caden knows that college is in his future. “I know I will go to college but I don’t know yet what I’d like to study,” he said. “I just really want to have a good job and be able to support a family. I want to keep surfing my whole life and teach my own kids to surf.” Caden’s favorite local surf breaks include T Street, Church and Salt Creek. Last summer Caden had one of his best contest results so far at the San Clemente Open where he took home a second place trophy. Also last summer, he enjoyed a fun surf trip to Maui. Caden enjoys music—playing guitar and piano—and also plays tennis. Caden also expressed gratitude to his very supportive family and would like to thank his parents for taking him to surf everyday and his brother and sister for being at his contests to watch him surf. —AS

Big Waves, Big News

SURF RESULTS AND BOARD SHORTS Interscholastic Surfing Federation High School State Championships, Team Competition April 10-11, Oceanside Harbor

First Ever Big Wave World Champ to be crowned in San Clemente

DIVISION I & II COASTAL OVERALL TEAM WINNER: Newport Harbor.

MEN: 1. Newport Harbor; 2. Carlsbad; =3.

Santa Barbara and San Dieguito. MEN LB: 1.

Carlsbad; 2. Dana Hills; =3. Malibu and La Costa Canyon. WOMEN: 1. Newport Harbor; 2. San Dieguito; =3. Carlsbad and Santa Barbara. WOMEN LB: 1. Dana Hills; 2. Newport Harbor; =3. Santa Barbara and Carlsbad.

COED BODYBOARD: 1. Dana Hills; 2. La Costa Canyon; =3. San Dieguito and Carlsbad.

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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he first ever Big Wave World Champion will be crowned on April 24 at the Surfing Heritage Foundation in San Clemente. Results for the 2009/2010 season are based on the finals from contests held in Chile (Punta de Lobos), Peru (Pico Alto), Mexico (Todos Santos) and California (Half Moon Bay, Mavericks).

San Clemente’s Greg Long was among the standout, daredevil surfers pushing the limits of big wave surfing during the BWWT inaugural season. Long won the Billabong Pico Alto Invitational in Peru cementing his place among the tour’s top surfers. Other season winners included Mark Healey (HI) who won at Todos Santos and placed fourth in Peru, Chris Bertish of South Africa to took top honors at Mavericks, South Africa’s Grant “Twiggy” Baker with the win in Chile and a fifth place finish at Todos Santos and Carlos Burle of Brazil who made the finals in all four events.

Though San Clemente surfer, and Greg Long’s brother, Rusty Long wasn’t on the

Rusty Long catches one of the best waves of the day at Mavericks in February.

Photo by Jason Murray/photomurray.com

podium at Mavericks, he played a large part in taking big wave surfing to the next level when he rode some of the year’s biggest waves during a free surf and played a large part in reinventing what the term “big wave surfing” really means.

“The biggest waves ridden during this year’s tour were at Mavericks, and were the largest waves ridden in the history of competition,” said Tour Director Gary Linden. “The term ‘big wave’ now applies to something larger than before.”

Rogue Wave Events was created in 2009 by co-owners Gary Linden and Pierre Camoin to create a ranking system linking international big wave paddle-in events to create the Big Wave World Tour. Finalists

Surf ForecasT

Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Award Nominees Announced San Clemente surfers Greg and Rusty Long among nominees An invitation only audience of more than 2,200 surfers, media, industry luminaries and VIP’s are set to assemble at the Grove Theater in Anaheim on Friday, April 23 to witness the 10th Annual Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards. A total prize purse of over $130,000 in cash and prizes will be handed out to honor the world’s best big wave surfers and surf photographers. The event will be Web cast live via the Billabong XXL Web site. A television special highlighting the event will also be filmed at the awards show and is expected to air on ESPN networks on May 18.

San Clemente surfers Greg and Rusty Long have each been nominated for an award. Rusty Long (Photos by Don Montgomery, Fred Pompermayer and Frank Quirarte) for a Monster Page 30 • San Clemente Times • April 15–21, 2010

are awarded points based on wave size—bigger waves equal bigger points—counting only waves that meet the minimum of 12 to 15-foot or larger.

Rogue Wave Events also has planned a round table discussion between the surfers, staff and tour organizers to discuss the future of the tour. So far, next year’s 2010/2011 big Wave World Tour is planned to include at lease five events—Chile, Peru, California/Mavericks, Mexico/Todos Santos and Oregon’s Nelscott Reef.

The California premiere of the movie “The Find: Claiming Nelscott Reef” directed by Erich Lyttle will also be shown at the event.

ON THE WEB: www.bigwaveworldtour.com and www.surfingheritage.org. SC

Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Photographer Jason Murray and Greg Long board the party bus to last year’s Billabong XXL Awards. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Tube Photo Award ride at Maverick’s, California in February and Greg for a Surfline Best Overall Performance Award.

The Long brothers join the likes of South African Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker who has set a record by being nominated in five different categories at this year’s honors. For a list of nominees, visit www.billabongxxl.com. SC —Andrea Swayne

Water temp: 56-61˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’+ Poor+; Catalina: 10-15’ Fair Remarks: A good sized Southern Hemi swells keeps surge moderate and visibility relatively low. A new SSW groundswell builds in on Saturday as our current South swell fades.

Short range: Clean, decent sized surf prevails Thursday as South Southern Hemi Swell holds for 3-5’(waist to head high) surf, with larger sets for top South swell exposures around the correct tides. Conditions are fair to good with clean morning conditions.

Long range: South swell eases into the weekend when a new SSW Southern Hemi swell moves in to replace it. A dose of West windswell looks to be in the mix for peaky surf at the beach breaks with favorable conditions, stay tuned.

The Individual portion of the event has been postponed due to extreme weather and environmental concerns and will be rescheduled.

San Clemente High School Surf Team Skips ISF States According to SCHS surf team Coach John Dowell, the Spring Break scheduling of the Interscholastic Surfing Federation High School State Championships, April 10-11, made it impossible to fill a roster of surfers for the competiton. Much of the team was on surf trips during the break prompting Dowell to decide against entering this year’s contest.

“Many of our best surfers were chasing waves out of the country,” said Dowell. “Shaw Kobayashi was in Indonesia and we had kids traveling in Costa Rica and Nicaragua as well.

The timing just wasn’t right.”

UPCOMING EVENTS April 17: ISF OC Middle School Event No. 5, San Clemente, Pier April 17-18: Surfing America Prime Event No. 6, Malibu, Third Point April 17-18: Gatorade WSA Championship Series Event No.9, Dana Point, Salt Creek April 2425: ISF Middle School State Championships, Oceanside, Harbor May 1-2: Gatorade WSA Championship Series Event No. 8, Morro Bay, The Rock (re-scheduled from March 6-7) May 8: The King and Queen of Dogpatch Stand Up Surf Contest, San Onofre State Beach May 8-9: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event No. 10, Huntington Beach, 9th Street NEW! SC Times online video show This week on BoardShorts, videographer Rob Elseewi looks in on pro surfers crosstraining and competing at the 2010 Pan Games Jiu-Jitsu Tournament held April 7-11 at the Bren Events Center at UCI. www.sanclementetimes.com