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My Kind of Town 2nd Annual Spring Photo Festival winners announced E Y E O N S C / PAG E 4 “San Clemente Through Her Eyes” by photographer Jesika Bowker took the first place ribbon and the $1,000 grand prize at the Spanish Village Foundation’s 2nd Annual Spring Photo Festival.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Capistrano officials and urban planners from Studio One Eleven on May 26 will host a community workshop to gather input regarding an update for that city’s downtown master plan. The workshop is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the La Sala room of the Capistrano Regional Library at 31495 El Camino Real. The workshop will feature a presentation and discussion on the state of Capistrano’s historic downtown. Participants will take part in large and small group work sessions and are encouraged to express their views to identify a shared vision for the downtown’s future. “The community’s participation is essential to the process,” said Mayor Pro Tem Laura Freese, who serves as chair of the Redevelopment Agency. Additional workshops are scheduled for the week of June 7. For more information, call 949.234.4572.
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The ailing gray whale, nicknamed Lily, that spent last week in and around the Dana Point Harbor, died last Friday on the beach at Doheny State Park. First spotted in the harbor on Monday, May 10, by Wednesday a team, including members from SeaWorld, worked near Baby Beach to cut away gill netting and ropes that had become entangled on the whale’s tail, fin and mouth. Initially Lily showed signs of new vigor and appeared to be headed to the open ocean to join the tail end of the annual gray whales’ northern migration. Lily again returned on Thursday. On Friday afternoon, her battle for survival was lost. State Park staff took samples from the body for lab testing and towed her body ten miles out for a burial at sea. Read the full story at www.danapointtimes.com.
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…Recent High Speed Chase? THE LATEST: San Clemente resident James Neal, 56, a former NASCAR driver plead guilty Tuesday after leading deputies on a high speed chase in his Corvette in the early hours during the morning of May 17. Neal has been sentenced to one month in jail and probation. According to Orange County sheriff’s spokesman Jim Amormino, deputies initially tried to pull Neal over at 3 a.m. for a minor infraction while the 56-year-old was heading southbound on Interstate 5 in San Clemente. However, Neal sped off in an attempt to evade deputies and reached speeds of about 140 mph. Deputies followed Neal for about five to six minutes to the Border Patrol checkpoint at the edge of San Diego County, but lost sight of the car. CHP officers then took over the pursuit once deputies had lost Neal. According to reports, Neal was arrested in San Diego County near the La Jolla area after the engine of his 2003 Corvette blew up. Deputies arrested Neal without a struggle where the San Clemente resident was then booked into Orange County Jail with bail set at $25,000. WHAT’S NEXT: NASCAR officials said Neal was a NASCAR track racer at the old Ascot Park track in the city of Gardena in the early 1980s. However, Neal had never won a national race. FIND OUT MORE: www.ocsd.org —David Zimmerle
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…Approvals on Target and Sports Park? THE LATEST: Garnering several 5-0 votes May 18, City Council sparked the approval for construction of the $23 million La Pata/Vista Hermosa Park and aquatic center, 989 Vista Hermosa, and the 142,000 square foot Target store to be located right across the street at 990 Vista Hermosa. The 14 acres owned by the city were purchased by Target for $13.8 million, which will www.sanclementetimes.com
help fund the park. Council’s approval May 18, finalized the sale of the land. A breakdown of the park’s amenities will include three lighted baseball fields, two lighted soccer fields with synthetic turf, one lighted football field with synthetic turf, a large multi-purpose field with a meadow mix, a large aquatics center with two pools and other facilities, the universally accessible (UA) playground Courtney’s SandCastle, two bathrooms for the athletic fields and another equipped to serve the needs of the UA playground, landscaping, irrigation, parking-lot lights, along with a traffic signal at its entrance. In place right now, the park has grading, utilities, drainage and several paved surfaces. The council also approved the hiring of ValleyCrest to build park facilities for $10.7 million, Jaynes Corp. for the construction of the aquatics center for $7 million, a solesource purchase order with MUSCO for sports-field lighting in the amount $758,314 and the hiring of Lawson Geotechnical to provide geotechnical services during construction for $84,675. Project manager Tim Shaw maintained the “hard costs” of the project totaled about $18.5 million and the “soft costs” for construction management, permits and the like hover around $4.4 million.
Espinosa and a group of parents, on May 14 turned in 65,903 signatures in support of asking voters whether to recall Trustees Ken Lopez Maddox and Mike Winsten in November. The final tally: 33,100 on the Winsten petitions and 32,100 on the Maddox petitions. They were all gathered in 60 days, well under the deadline of five months. Recall supporters said recalling Winsten, who represents San Clemente, and Lopez Maddox is necessary because the school board is more interested in politics than serving children. “Their replacements will help bring back balance and sanity to a school board that has been out of control and that continuously demonstrates that it has no concern for students, parents or their employees,” Parents for Local Control says in a statement released when the signatures were filed. Winsten has said the recall is backed by the teachers and employees unions, because the board has stood up to them. Korpi and Espinosa deny they are working on behalf of the unions.
WHAT’S NEXT: The Target store could open by the fall of 2011 and the park should be ready by the end of that same year. The sale of the land to Target was definitely welcomed by City Council as councilmembers picked this particular offer from more than three dozen other housing developers. With cheers and applause coming from most in the audience regarding the approval of these two projects, councilmembers also praised the addition of the store as a major benefit to the community.
FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com for more. —Jonathan Volzke
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...Recall Petitions Turned In? THE LATEST: Parents for Local Control, represented by Chris Korpi and former Capistrano Unified School District trustee Pete
WHAT’S NEXT: The Registrar has 31 days to verify the signatures. The trustees decide (and pay for) whether they’re verified by a random sample or signature-by-signature.
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…A Long-Range Transportation Plan?
THE LATEST: The Orange County Transportation Agency is working on its 2010 LongRange Transportation Plan, a blueprint for roadway and other improvements through 2035. The plan is updated every four years and includes a constrained plan, based on expected budgets, and a pie-in-the-sky unconstrained plan that looks at potential improvements without regard to cost. The agency, which coordinates major transportation projects in Orange County, is seeking the public’s input on the plan through an Internet survey on its website,
www.octa.net The survey offers respondents multiple choices to solve traffic problems and allows residents to offer their own suggestions, while also prioritizing transportation-improvement plans. WHAT’S NEXT: One of the key elements of the update will be sustainability, specifically how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. FIND OUT MORE: Get more information and complete the survey at www.octa.net/lrtp_ overview.aspx —JV
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…Local Marine Killed?
THE LATEST: Kenneth B. May Jr., 26, of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton, was recently killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The tragedy came one day following his second wedding anniversary May 10 to his wife Krystal May. Prior to his death, the young sergeant and San Clemente resident had served two tours of duty in Iraq. His seven-month deployment to Afghanistan began in April. Both May and his wife reportedly discussed the new dangers associated with his tour to Afghanistan prior to his deployment, and the fact that this particular area of the country would offer a much different scenario than what he had initially seen in Iraq. WHAT’S NEXT: The couple were high school sweethearts from Kilgore, Texas and services are set to be held in this city for May 21. Krystal also served in the student ministry at the San Clemente campus of Saddleback Church while Kenneth assisted. According to reports from the Associated Press, Kenneth was expected to leave the Marine Corps in 2013. The other marine killed in the same explosion on May 11 was Cpl. Jeffrey W. Johnson, 21, of Tomball, Texas, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province. FIND OUT MORE: www.pendleton.usmc.mil —DZ May 20–26, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 3
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My Kind of Town 2nd Annual Spanish Village Foundation Spring Photo Festival winners announced the third place ribbon went to “Calafia Surfer - After the Firestorm” by Pamela Marches. With nearly 400 votes cast online and by telephone through “vote-line,” the People’s Choice award went to “Missed Dream” by Todd Metzger. Metzger said his black and white shot of a tide pool reflecting a shot of the sky above was an inspiration from his mother Martha Wood, who recently passed away. “Whatever God shows me, I’m just blessed to capture it in a shot,” Metzger said. In all, it was a lot of work by the those who vested their time either taking the photos, compiling, and judging them for awards. “It was just so much fun to put on this event,” said Mike Cotter, board member of the Spanish Village Foundation. “The great thing about this contest is that you see so much community involvement through it. Part of the process of getting here was very tedious, but in the end it was also very rewarding.” Even those who submitted their photographs and didn’t end up as finalists knew they contributed to something special, and even larger than their own work of art. “I had a great time throughout all of this,” San Clemente resident Chelsea Chamness said. “Overall, I submitted five photos—two of them made the Director’s Cut. I think [the Spanish Village Foundation] did a great job of presenting the pictures. I liked the People’s Choice photo, and everyone who made this happen did a great job of keeping us aware of the entire process as participants.” Before the photos were unveiled, 16 restaurants in town displayed 16 unique Vote Posters to engage the public on the contest. The restaurants were Antoine’s Café, Avila’s El Ranchito, Baskin-Robbins, Beachfire California Bar & Grill, Café 207, Café Calypso, Café Mimosa, Captain Mauri’s, Carbonara’s Trattoria, Del Agave, Duke’s Griddle N Grill, Gordon James Grill, Hapa J’s kitchen – bar – lounge, Irons in the Fire, OC Tavern, Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria. SC
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here’s nothing quite like capturing a moment in time. Whether that moment is catalogued as a distant memory, prose on the page or as a stunning photograph, ultimately, truth is found in the lasting image. This year, the Spanish Village Foundation worked tirelessly collecting numerous photographed images of San Clemente for the 2nd Annual Spring Photo Festival. This year’s theme—“My San Clemente.” The unveiling ceremony for the winners was held the evening of May 14 in a packed house at Gallery 104, Original Art and Custom Framing, 166 Avenida Del Mar. Sixty-seven contestants entered a total of 159 photographs in the contest, and 90 percent of the photos entered came with captions. Out of 159 official entries, 36 images made the “Directors’ Cut,” which were displayed in a book at the reception, and eight images were judged with the distinction of “Honorable Mention” and displayed on the wall at the reception. And the top four winners were also unveiled at the reception by San Clemente’s Mayor Emeritus Wayne Eggleston. When the winners were announced, San Clemente had a new image to behold that best represents everyone’s favorite Spanish Village by the Sea. The first place ribbon, and the $1,000 grand prize, went to “San Clemente Through Her Eyes” by Jesika Bowker. The image is a black and white photo of Bowker’s daughter Jayden, donning a pair of sunglasses, sun-soaked from a day at the beach, with a cropped pink image of the San Clemente Pier as a reflection from the lens of the glasses. The image maintains a certain classic appeal and warranted first place from the panel of judges—Norb Garrett, Don Kindred and John Hall.
“I’m so excited about this win,” Bowker said. “It’s a very special photo of my daughter Jayden—she inspires me on a daily basis. San Clemente is so special to me. I’m so blessed to live here by the ocean. Plus, this win is great for my business.” Bowker is part owner of SeRella Photography & Design, along with her sister Amber Bowker. When asked what she’s going to do with her winnings, the answer was simple and straightforward. “I’m definitely going to invest the money into my business,” Bowker said. Taking the second place ribbon was “Blue Pier” by Jeremiah Prescott, while
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creating. I was taken with the otherworldly brilliant orange and green hues. Watching this surfer made me think about the resilience of San Clemente and its people, particularly surfers!”
the Pier I saw and became aware of the beautiful “night” colors and lighting so I got behind him, losing the chance to see his face, but the emotions of the lighting, the flag pole and the pier backdrop made it special.”
1. Blue Pier, by Jeremiah Prescott (2nd Place) “I’ve jumped off this pier once as a kid during Junior Lifeguards. I was there the day after the pier fell in 1984. This pier has been a part of my life for a long time. This photo is a combination of three separate exposures of the same subject. It was taken on a cold day in 2009 just after sunrise. There was a little bit of moisture on the planks of the pier and I thought it to be a nice peaceful scene. This is a hand held shot. After combining the exposures I realized it looked warmer than I had visualized it. So, I used a cooling filter which really brought out the blue colors.”
3. Lost Winds, by Bill Maben (Honorable Mention) “This picture was taken one evening after our walk on the beach trail. When we were nearing the top of the path at Lost Winds, one of the kids with his surfboard hurried past us on his way to do some evening surfing. When I got to the top of the stairs I turned around and shot this picture. Being able to get to the beach after work or after school is one of the true treasures of living in Southwest San Clemente. We are truly blessed to be able to run out our front doors and be at the beach in minutes. How many people in the world are able to enjoy a luxury like this?”
5. T-Street Night, by Matt Gahan (Honorable Mention) “This photo was taken from the pier looking south towards T-Street and Cotton’s Point in the distance. It’s a bit hard to tell but it was very stormy that night. I actually had to wait for a small squall to pass before I could even get out of my car to walk out onto the pier. The beaches in this photo are places that I surf at on a regular basis, and for that reason I think this photo truly represents ‘My San Clemente.’ It’s a snapshot of the places I see daily in an interesting and unusual light!”
2. Calafia Surfer—After the Firestorm, by Pamela Marches (3rd Place) “I took this photograph on October 24, 2007, after the major firestorm of Southern California threatened San Clemente. I remember nights of lost sleep, worrying about our safety. Once the danger had passed, I wandered to the shoreline to photograph the incredible sunsets that the blend of smoke, moisture and sunlight were
4. Marine Statue at SC Pier, by Daryl Lucarelli (Honorable Mention) “I had been thinking of how to take a shot of this statue so it would look good and to take a picture from the ‘front of the Marine.’ All you see is him and the not so pretty four-story building that takes up the background—so I never took the shot. Then one night coming back to my car after shooting some sunsets at
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Above: Mayor Emeritus Wayne Eggleston presents first place ribbon winner Jesika Bowker with the $1,000 grand prize check. Courtesy photo Right: Councilman Joe Anderson (left), Wayne Eggleston and gallery director Shane Townley cut the official ribbon for the unveiling ceremony. Photo by David Zimmerle
6. SC Pier, by Bill Maben (Honorable Mention) “This picture was all about timing. On my way home from work I had to stop and pick up my kids after cross country practice. While sitting in the parking lot waiting for them to finish, I noticed some interesting clouds starting to form, but I also noticed that the sun was going down fast and it was going to be dark soon. I raced home and got my camera and hurried down to the pier. Within a few minutes the sky started to turn all sorts of wonderful colors
and getting better as the sun set. I shot lots of pictures and was lucky enough to capture this scene.” 7. Beachcomber Boat, by Jeremiah Prescott (Honorable Mention) “This photo is a combination of three separate exposures of the same subject. It was taken on a cold day in 2009 just after sunrise. I had just gotten off work and was walking around the pier bowl when I looked over the stucco wall that separates the Beachcomber Motel from the park. I saw this boat sitting there and thought it would make a wonderful shot. After I took the picture I combined the exposures and then de-saturated all the colors but the green.” 8. Missed Dream, by Todd Metzger (People’s Choice) “A quiet reflection at the Rivera.” 9. Dawn Surfer at Calafia, by Kevin Panizza (Honorable Mention) “The epitome of the San Clemente lifestyle. What a way to wake up!” 10. Reflection, by Johnathan Christensen (Honorable Mention) Not pictured: Arms Akimbo, by Dolly Kandelman (Honorable Mention) May 20–26, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 5
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By HEAT H E R T U R N EY 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, May 18 DISTURBANCE Buena Vista, 1500 Block (3:54 a.m.) A man was reported to have attempted suicide by hitting himself in the head and shooting himself. The man’s roommate tried to restrain him by locking up the weapons.
Monday, May 17 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 900 Block (10:44 p.m.) A seemingly drunk man wearing a blue hat and a checkered shirt was seen walking around the Ralph’s store harassing customers. MISSING JUVENILE Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (8:24 p.m.) A
teenaged girl was reported missing when she was seen leaving her residence after a family disagreement. DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER El Camino Real, 100 Block (8:05 p.m.) A man was reported to have racked up a $150 bar bill at Ole’s Tavern, got into a scuffle, and left. DRUNK IN PUBLIC North El Camino Real/ El Portal (7:26 p.m.) An apparently intoxicated man wearing blue flannel long johns was seen walking around to different vehicles and trying to open them. DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 500 Block (3:20 p.m.) Three men were reportedly holding up offensive signs regarding the president and refusing to leave. The men were standing in front of the post office and bothering customers.
Sunday, May 16 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Zamora/ Via Oviendo (2:23 p.m.) A man near Liberty Park was reported to have been looking through binoculars toward the ball fields. DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE El Camino Real, 2500 Block (9:59 a.m.) A man and woman were reportedly involved in a physical and verbal dispute. The informant heard things being thrown around inside the residence.
Saturday, May 15 DRUNK IN PUBLIC Canada, 100 Block (9:48 p.m.) A seemingly intoxicated man reportedly urinated on the informant’s fence and stumbled down the street toward the beach. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle La Veta, 3300 Block (9:31 p.m.) A man with wet clothes and a bloody nose entered the informant’s residence through an unlocked door. The man seemed intoxicated and said he was looking for someone. DISTURBANCE Calle Amistad, 100 Block (8:51 p.m.) A woman reported that she was involved in a physical and verbal dispute with her husband who destroyed her television with a hammer and left the residence. DISTURBANCE Paseo De Cristobal, 100 Block (7:43 p.m.) A man reported that his elderly neighbor came to his door claiming that an unknown man was inside her house and was refusing to leave. DISTURBANCE Trafalgar Lane, 100 Block (6:30 p.m.) Juveniles were seen throwing toilet paper soaked in Gatorade at passing vehicles. ILLEGAL PEDDLING Via Solona, 2000 Block (9:50 a.m.) A woman reported that two older women selling Bibles rang her doorbell four times.
DISTURBANCE Via Pacifica, 1000 Block (1:44 a.m.) A group of five to eight people were seen on the roof of a church throwing large items at passing vehicles. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Solona/ Calle Sarmentoso (12:14 a.m.) Four people were seen running through the park. The informant was concerned because of recent suspicious activity occurring in that area.
Friday, May 14 DISTURBANCE Calle Sarmentoso, 1200 Block (10:32 p.m.) Juveniles were reported to have been throwing water balloons and eggs at vehicles near Bernice Ayer Middle School. The informant chased the children up the hill, but lost them in a residential area. DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (2:03 p.m.) Green Peace protestors were seen rallying in front of Trader Joe’s and were refusing to leave.
Thursday, May 13 WELFARE CHECK Calle Amistad, 100 Block (12:55 a.m.) A woman reported that her 11-year-old neighbor was left alone at his residence. The boy came to the woman’s apartment crying and stated that he didn’t have any food.
• U.S. Border Patrol seize cocaine stash from vehicle at rest area: On the afternoon of May 17, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a 25-year-old male, after seizing over 26 pounds of cocaine from a vehicle parked at a rest area on Interstate 5 in San Clemente. At about 12:40 p.m., agents on patrol observed the driver of a Volkswagen Beetle stop at a northbound rest area on the interstate. The driver, a Mexican national, was questioned by agents and gave inconsistent answers. Agents requested permission to conduct a K-9 search on the Volkswagen and was given permission. A K-9 team arrived to the scene and conducted an external check of the vehicle and alerted to the undercarriage. Border Patrol agents examined the undercarriage and observed several anomalies with the vehicle’s heat shield, which compelled them to investigate further. Agents removed the heat shield and discovered an access panel to a hidden compartment secured to the vehicle. The agents opened the panel and discovered 10 packages of cocaine inside. The cocaine had a total weight of 26.4 pounds and an estimated street value of $264,000. The suspected smuggler and illicit narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. • Beach Safety Week just ahead: National Beach Safety Week is celebrated from May 24 through May 31, taking us right into Memorial Day Weekend and next week is dedicated to raising awareness in aquatic environments. San Clemente beaches can be a wonderful recreational resource, but they can also be dangerous. Lifeguards are on duty in an effort to prevent and reduce the number of accidents at our beaches, but they cannot do the job alone. An informed public is essential to maintaining adequate levels of beach and water safety. The City of San Clemente’s lifeguards will be hosting an open house at Lifeguard Headquarters located on the north side of the pier on Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 from 9 a.m. until noon. Visit www.san-clemente.org for more information.
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Blood Drive 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Donate to the Red Cross at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 714.427.2626, floresm@ usa.redcross.org.
TGIF Party 12 p.m. Entertainment and more at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.
City Council Budget Workshop 6 p.m. Special meeting in San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Book Publishing 1-2-3 7 p.m. Lecture/workshop designed to inspire aspiring authors and boost chances of getting published; held at the Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.
Friday, May 21 Beach Club Dance 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 7th & 8th graders can dance and hang out at the Ole Hanson Beach Club; tickets $4 in advance, $5 at the door. School Ids required. 105 W. Avenida Pico, 949.361.8200, Page 6 • San Clemente Times • May 20–26, 2010
the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
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.
Monday, May 24 11 a.m. Meet at Café Calypso for coffee and conversation. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.9803.
2 p.m.–4p.m. Every Monday at Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.
Tuesday, May 25 SC Sunrise Rotary Club
Crown Ministries Financial Seminar
Seniors’ Watercolor Class
learn how to prepare for disastrous events at
Doc Talk 10 a.m. A doctor visits the Senior Center to answer questions. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.
German Speaking Group
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Multi-Hazard Emergency Preparedness Expo 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Families can
Wednesday, May 26
Spanish Conversation
7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. The public is invited to the seminar at Heritage Christian Fellowship. Cost $25. 190 Ave La Pata, 909.210.2795 www.crown.org.
friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.
Growl Test Don’t be alarmed—the San Onofire Nuclear Generating Station will be testing sirens today through May 28. 949.366.6109, www.san-clemente.org.
Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.
1 p.m. New semester of Saddleback Emeritus class begins at the Senior Center. Materials fee of $3. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.
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Toastmasters
2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Café Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a
12 p.m. Irons in the Fire, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.
French Conversation Club
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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The Surfside Quilters Guild celebrated its first birthday May 11 and at the same time honored its beloved founding president Nancy Ota. The membership presented Ota with a handcrafted quilted kimono made by the members. There were 153 appliquéd flowers that went into the making of the beautiful quilt. Newly installed president Sharon Whelan led the celebration meeting. The speaker for the day was Sally Collins an award-winning quilt maker, teacher and author. It took nearly one year of intense planning and coordination, but by May 2009, the Surfside Quilters Guild was officially born. The first meeting was held at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church with 146 members and guests and continues to grow with current membership at 253. The Surfside Quilters Guild is a non-profit organization providing a creative atmosphere to share knowledge and techniques in the field of quilt making. For more information on the organization, contact Kathie Bellamy at 949.369.1224 or Surfsidequilters@hotmail.com.
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The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter is holding a Kitten Shower to train and inform people interested in providing foster homes for kittens and cats. The Kitten shower will be held at the shelter May 23, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The shelter is looking for responsible homes in the South Orange County area with a person who has the time to socialize and the ability to transport kittens and cats to vets’ offices and to the shelter as required. Ideally, homes will have no children under six years old and have area within the house away from any other pets, such as an extra room or bathroom. PPF (Pet Project Foundation, a volunteer group) will provide all food, supplies and pay veterinarian expenses—the only thing that the foster families have to provide is time, love and transportation (as needed). If you’re interested in coming to the Kitten Shower, please RSVP to Cindi Kane at the Shelter 949.492.1617 or email her at kanec@ san-clementa.org. Interested parties may also contact Carol Kuhn at 949.496.0814 or karlcarol@cox.net.
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Students from Broderick Montessori School in Dana Point, recently participated in a reada-thon to help raise money for families in need worldwide. The Elementary class consisting of 17-first graders and three-second graders raised $6,000 in a two week read-a-thon. Not only did they receive money from family members, but neighbors and friends also. With the money raised the children have chosen to purchase, through World Vision, 54 goats, five rabbits, 110 chickens and a water well. Top students from San Clemente who raised the most money were first graders Lang Csira (over $2,000), Alanna McClennen ($1,300) and Kaia Wolfe ($1,091). Last year’s read-a-thon raised over $2,300. u
The Pet Project Foundation has partnered with the pro-humane San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter to build new kitty-friendly quarters for the homeless cats in our community. A limited quantity of commemorative wall tiles are now available to help fund the cost of building this new cat room addition whose aim is to move cats out of the cramped, steel cages in which they currently reside into more spacious quarters. With the purchase of a tile, donors can honor or memorialize a family member, friend, or favorite pet, give a gift in honor of a special occasion, or celebrate their special connection with the shelter or Pet Project Foundation. Commemorative Wall Tiles are available in either 8” x 8” ($1,000 donation) or 4” x 4” ($500 donation) sizes. Both sets of tiles will be prominently displayed on an interior wall in the new cat room addition. For more information and to order, visit the “donations” page at www. ppfcatroom.org, or call Pet Project Foundation at 949.595.8899. u
The San Clemente Art Association (SCAA) congratulates the winners of the 2010 Summer Judged Show which runs through June 17. The winners are as follows: Best of Show: Alan Nowell and Leslie Sweetland; Masters: first place Robert Schwenck, second place Carolyn Pelkey, third place Connie Beatty-Bean; Watercolor: first place Susan Winslow, second place Betty Schleicher, third place (tie) Betty Schleicher and Judi Phillips; Oil and Acrylic: first place Paul Strahm, second place Ruth Yuhas, third place Kevin Ferguson; Portrait/ Figure: first place Noemi Safai; second place Leah Hecht, third place Alan Nowell; Other Media: first place Shelby A.S. Waldecker, second place Shelby A.S. Waldecker, third place Dorothy Kuhr; Photography/Digital Art: first place Tanya Johnson, second place (tie) Lauralee Humes and Robyn Scott, third place (tie) Sarah S. Ross and Shannon K. Black; 3-Dimensional: first place George Gooch; Judges: Ellen Rose, Hana Crawford and Greg LaRock. SCAA raises money for local students to pursue arts education. The scholarships for 2010 will be awarded on June 5. For information, call 949.492.7175.
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Courtney Faye Smith having some fun at this year’s Cinco De Mayo Fiesta in Max Berg Park. Courtesy photo
Become a part of local San Clemente history by purchasing a personalized glazed 8” X 8” tile that will be installed in the “wall of fame” at Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground at the forthcoming La Pata/Vista Hermosa Community Park. The playground is named for local Courtney Faye Smith, now 11 years old and confined to a wheelchair by a rare muscular degenerative disease—Spinal Muscular Atrophy. When Courtney and her friends visit local parks together, she is unable to participate because her disabilities do not allow her to access all the play equipment, as are some 18,000 children in Orange County with disabilities. The cost is $100 per tile donation and only 500 tiles will be sold. For more information visit www.courtneyssandcastle.com, or call Donald Glasgow at 949.481.0116 to facilitate a donor order. u
Hosted by The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, Memorial Day at Park Semper Fi at the San Clemente Pier Bowl will be honoring World War II and Korean Veterans May 31 at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment on hand will be the Pete Jacobs Wartime Radio Revue (swing band). Sponsors for this band are the Marine Corps League and Rod’s Tree Service.
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Sonny’s Pizza, 429 North El Camino Real, will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a special roll back on the price of its classic spaghetti dish. On May 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can go in and order their famous spaghetti for $2.99—the same price it was 30 years ago.
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Ocean Institute volunteer Margi Friedman speaks to students from Concordia Elementary. Courtesy photo
The Ocean Institute welcomed kindergarteners from Concordia Elementary School in San Clemente for a House for Hermit Crab lab May 11. The students were part of the Institute’s Adopt-a-Class program, and were sponsored by the San Clemente Ocean Festival. Adopt-a-Class donors are always needed. For more information contact Lara Hughes at 949.496.2274 or lhughes@ocean-institute.org.
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Operation Homefront Southern California (OHSoCal) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chapter President, Jay Anderson. Mr. Anderson retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Colonel after a distinguished 30-year career, serving in a variety of Commanding Officer and Senior Advisory positions, including 10 years spent overseas. Since his retirement, he has worked in a variety of academic environments, most recently as the Chief Administrative Officer for The Preuss School at U.C. San Diego. Operation Homefront provides emergency and morale assistance for our troops, the families they leave behind, and for wounded warriors when they return home. For more information about Operation Homefront Southern California, make a donation, or volunteer call 858.695.6810.
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Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, is proud to announce its partnership with Back in the Swing USA®, a grassroots nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to providing awareness, access and financial support for breast cancer survivorship programs and academic medical research in the field of breast cancer survivorship. The organization’s goal is to empower breast cancer survivors to get back in the swing of life physically, emotionally and spiritually. San Clemente Jazzercise will host a special Back in the Swing fundraising class May 28, during National Fitness and Sports Month. A $10 donation will be requested to participate in this special Jazzercise class. All proceeds from Jazzercise/Back in the Swing fundraising classes will be donated to the Back in the Swing organization. For more information, contact Sharon Tansey Hughes at 949.498.5757. u
May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month and West Dermatology of San Clemente is offering free skin cancer checks this month. For more information call, 949.489.4290.
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to support the school, and you don’t need to be there to win,” said Schmitt. “The luau is our biggest fundraiser of the year, we can raise anywhere from $60,000 to $90,000, and one hundred percent of the proceeds go back to SCEF to pay for programs,” said Schmitt. ‘World class education for all’ is SCEF’s motto and the academic Shelley Murphy programs they fund benefit all San Clemente High School (SCHS) students ranging from the highest achieving to those needing additional support. “We fund the after school tutorial; if your child has a hard time with Spanish I, for example, they can go get help for free every Monday and Wednesday after school in the library,” explained Schmitt. SCEF also funds college and career counseling and seminars; provides scholarship assistance to support testing requirements; purchases teaching aids; supplements the academic objectives of the academic decathlon, AVID, Model United Nations, and more. Giving credit where credit is due, Jim Sigafoos, SCEF chair of the board and past president, acknowledges his wife Kathleen Sigafoos (SCHS and CUSD 2010 Teacher of the Year), for seeing the need and forming the foundation in 1999. “She was the initiator for the whole concept,” he explained, “There are organized groups for the football team, choir, and band—they all have their booster organizations, and I fully support every single one of those, but there wasn’t anything ever that was just focused on donations to support academics.” While the SCEF relies on donations to pay for programs, they also rely on volunteers to support the founda-
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think my fascination with the Hawaiian Islands and luaus dates back to the early ‘70s, about the time Mike was sent to check on a construction project on Oahu and he took all the Bradys (and Alice) with him on the trip. If you’re like me and love a luau, grab your grass skirt Saturday, June 12, when the San Clemente High School Educational Foundation (SCEF) hosts its annual Sunset Luau from 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (tickets are $100 per person). Diamond Head won’t be off in the distance, but there’ll be plenty of sand and sea. “The luau is at this fantastic property overlooking T Street—it’s outside and such a nice view,” said Kitty Schmitt, director and chair of the event for the seventh straight year. While gazing at the blue waters of the Pacific, wahines and kanes can snack on Hawaiian-style pupus (appetizers), dance to island music, sip from umbrella drinks, feast on a traditional luau dinner, and bid on silent and live auction items. “It’s nice to see the teachers as well as the parents having a good time; people look forward to coming back every year, it’s a lot of fun,” said Schmitt. With about 50 silent auction items, there’s something to please everyone in the ‘ohana. Schmitt said, “We buy a block of parking passes from the high school and we auction them off—those are a really big hit. We have football field passes, you can go to all the home games and be on the field. We also have a Krikorian annual pass for two, you can go to the movies everyday for a year.” If you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, you won’t want to miss the live auction featuring week long trips to homes in Costa Rica, Palm Springs, and Utah. And, if you can’t attend the event, you can still participate. “We’re selling opportunity drawing tickets for a week-long stay at a home in Kauai, tickets are $100 each and we only sell 100 tickets; it’s a great way
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tion. “We’re always seeking members, every year one-fourth of our best people leave because their kids graduate. We’ve actually been fairly lucky, quite a few people have stayed committed even though their kids have long graduated—they recognize the importance to the community. Fundamentally, as a society we really do need to support our schools,” said Sigafoos. Schmitt added, “With the state and government cutbacks, it’s really important to support the foundation; if you donate to the foundation the money is going to go to the high school— you can make a difference.” And, you can do it while watching the sunset, snacking on pupus and savoring a tropical drink. Mahalo, SCEF! For more information: www.schsef.org or 949.492.4105 PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.
Letters to the Editor Global Warming is not a Hoax Diane Etchison, San Clemente
A recent letter from Jim Bieber noted that there appears to be a waning public interest in the subject of global warming. In his view, the reason for the disinterest is a growing awareness that global warming, like the ozone hole, is a scientific hoax. A more balanced opinion might have considered the possibility that the public is much more concerned with the economy and its immediate effects on their lives than with the likely future effects of the current climate trends. But his opinion that global warming and the ozone hole are both falsehoods perpetrated by biased scientists simply lacks any foundation in fact. A rebuttal written by Quinn Hatoff, the VP of SCHS’s Environmental Club, did much to counter Mr. Bieber’s claims. Page 10 • San Clemente Times • May 20–26, 2010
I found it interesting that Mr. Bieber brought up the ozone hole, because it is an excellent example of a situation that was caused by human activities, predicted by scientists (from UC Irvine) in advance of its actual occurrence, and mitigated by an international effort to ban the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as refrigerants. As a result of the ban, the ozone hole is no longer expanding, but it has by no means disappeared. The ozone hole still forms every winter over Antarctica, and it is considered the primary cause of increased rates of skin cancer in Australia. Because of the long life of CFCs in the atmosphere, the seasonal ozone hole is not expected to disappear for decades. Ironically, the mitigation of the ozone hole came at the expense of worsened global warming because the chemicals that replaced CFCs are powerful greenhouse gases.
The success in reversing the expansion of the ozone hole by banning CFCs raised hopes that global warming could be stabilized by controlling CO2 levels. But the complexity and potential effects of climate change are much greater than those of the ozone hole. For one thing, CO2 is not the only culprit, although it is the most abundant greenhouse gas. Methane, sulfur, particulates, reduced albedo effects, water vapor and many other variables are also at work. While nobody knows exactly how events will play out as global temperatures increase, the fact is that we are currently seeing the effects in the form of melting ice caps and glaciers and rising sea levels. In addition, there is now evidence that even as deserts are expanding in arid areas, overall rainfall across the globe has increased in wetter areas due to higher levels of water vapor in the atmosphere, and the pH of the (Cont. on page 12) www.sanclementetimes.com
SOAPBOX GUEST OPINIONS: Pall Gudgeirsson, Assistant City Manager & City Treasurer
Balancing the 2011 Proposed Budget… Righting the Fiscal Ship “Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship”
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he City Council was presented with a balanced ‘proposed budget’ for the 2011 fiscal year on May 4th. Although the City was facing a $1.9 million projected budgetary deficit, the gap was closed through meaningful reductions in operating expenditures combined with minimal suggested increases to parking fees. On May 20th, a public workshop will be held by the Council to consider the budget proposal with a scheduled public hearing on June 1st and final budget adoption planned for June 15th. Unlike the State and Federal budgets, the City cannot adopt a deficit budget. If estimated revenues fall short of projected expenses, the would-be leak must be plugged in order to prevent the fiscal ship from sinking. How was this accomplished without significantly impacting services to our local citizens? Although detailed information can be found in the budget docPall Gudgeirsson ument available on the front page of City’s web site www.san-clemente.org/sc/ under FY 2011 Proposed Budget, the following briefly outlines our balanced approach in developing the 2011 Budget: Budget Polices: Strict budgetary guidelines were established at the beginning of the process to encourage departments to control spending at the line-item level. Staffing Costs: Over $1.1 million was saved by eliminating and freezing vacant staff positions, reduction of overtime, and withholding cost-of-living increases for the second year in a row. Additionally, pension costs declined by $127,000 based on updated actuarial assumptions for the City’s plan which is
Key City Budget Terms Proposed Budget: The budget submitted by the City Manager to the City Council. Budget: A financial document used to project future revenues and expenditures. Balanced Budget: A budget where total operating (ongoing) expenditures equal total operating (ongoing) revenue. The City has a budget surplus if expenditures are less than revenues. It has a budget deficit if expenditures are greater than revenues. Adopted Budget: The budget that is approved by the City Council. Fiscal Year (FY): The budget or accounting period of the City. For the current year it begins on July 1, 2010 and ends on June 30, 2011. Operating Position: Total operating revenues less operating expenditures. A positive operating position represents a truly balanced budget as required by Council adopted fiscal policies.
City revenue would increase by $240,000 if the Council increases parking meter charges from $1.00 to $1.50. Photo by Heidi Mefferd
not a part of the CalPers system. Contractual Costs: Overall, professional and contractual service costs were reduced more than $400,000. Although Police and Fire service contracts did increase by 2% and 4% respectively, two non-sworn Police positions are proposed to be eliminated. Reductions are also proposed for contributions to local business associations. Travel & Training: Travel and training costs were reduced by over 50%. All conference related training was eliminated and only essential training to maintain professional certification and critical job skills were maintained. Sidewalk Repair Program: The sidewalk repair program was reduced from the prior year; however, the budget includes required funds to complete the remaining sidewalk repair program. Revenue Proposals: Vacant City facilities located at 910 Negocio were leased out resulting in future annualized income of over $230,000. Additionally, revenue would increase by $240,000 if the Council concurs with a recommendation to increase parking meter charges from $1.00 to $1.50. Meter charges have not been increased in 13 years. In addition to the above, the City Council will also review
Letters to the Editor
(Cont. from page 10) ocean has decreased from the absorption of excess carbon dioxide. These are not predictions, they are happening now. I attended a conference on climate change at Chapman University on Earth Day entitled “Beyond Copenhagen.” The overall mood of people who study this field has shifted considerably since the passions and disappointments of Copenhagen played out. There now seems to be an acceptance that it will not be possible to prevent many of the coming changes, and there is consensus that we need to monitor these changes more actively. We need more research into the current effects of climate change, better models of what might happen in the future, and more thoughtful discussions about what actions we can take and what the unintended consequences those actions might be. As for the effects on the economy, there is room here for many publically-funded research and monitoring jobs. The government could consider supporting the training of a whole new generation of researchers in all areas affected by climate Page 12 • San Clemente Times • May 20–26, 2010
change, with the costs of training and maintaining research programs funded by a tax on fossil fuels. In the spirit of Earth Day, we should all seek to become informed citizens by making a commitment to learning more about climate change and the effects of all human activities on the environment. We should let our confusion about climate change or any other subject become a motivator to learning the facts rather than repeating the uninformed rantings of others. As we learn and understand more, we will surely spend less time continuing pointless debates and name-calling.
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and consider a series of programs and projects that are not included in the 2011 Proposed Budget. In total, recurring expenses would total over $600,000 which would require adjustments to other areas of the budget in order to fund them. Even though the 2011 Proposed Budget is balanced, we still face forecasted negative operating positions in future years based on current economic projections. Although these deficits are dramatically less as a result of the operating reductions noted above, caution must be exercised. It should be noted that these existing forecasts do not take into account future developments that are at various stages of approval. Updated projects and economic assumptions will be incorporated into the City’s Long Term Financial Plan later this year. Our goal, as always, will be to detect and fix the leaks before they actually occur. (Thanks to Jake Rahn, Brian Brower and Larry Moore for their advice and guidance in developing a budget that represents a true communication tool for our policy makers and the public.) 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.
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THE LIST
A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK
thursday20 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 72° low: 54°
DP COASTAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES
7:30 p.m. Virtuoso violinist Mira Khomik performs a variety of solo violin works at St. Edward’s Church. Tickets $12 adults, $8 students, seniors and military. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.dpcoastalarts.org.
OC ELVIS
6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.
VIENNA TENG & ALEX WONG
8 p.m. Singer/pianist and percussionist duo performing at The Coach House joined by Sara Watkins and Marie Haddad. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
KELLY FITZGERALD
5:30 p.m. Entertainment and drink specials at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www. beachfire.com.
SATIN BLUES
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
friday21 forecast: sunny • high: 67° low: 50°
HERITAGE OF FRANCE WINE TASTING
5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Peter Mahan of Heritage of France Imports. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
SMUCKER’S STARS ON ICE
7:30 p.m. All-star cast of ice skaters featuring Evan Lysacek and other Olympians at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $25. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.
KITAKA & FRIENDS
9 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed “Island-Style” plus live reggae music. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
LORD OF THE STRINGS
7:30 p.m. Maui native Jeff Peterson plays Hawaiian guitar music as part of the concert series at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www. lordofthestringsconcerts.com. Page 14 • San Clemente Times • May 20–26, 2010
GO SEE DO
Mariachis return to Mission San Juan Capistrano from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 for the Sixth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival, part of the 2010 Imagination Celebration. Held in the Mission’s Central Courtyard, festivities include a day full of live mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, Ballet Folkloric dance workshop, a Mariachi 101 workshop, and a puppet theater with performances throughout Courtesy photo the day. Food vendors on site will include: El Adobe de Capistrano, Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant, and El Campeon. Alcohol is prohibited. Amateur Mariachi performers compete for cash prizes
BATTLE OF THE MARIACHIS and more before a panel of expert and community judges: Desiree Garcia, UCLA Baccalaureate Graduate in Ethnomusicology and Music Director, Vocalist, and Private Trumpet Instructor; Lauryn Salazar, Member of Nueva Generación in Los Angeles and UCLA Ph.D. candidate in Ethnomusicology; Alexander “Sandy” Nalle, Sales Professional for CB Richard Ellis Real Estate; Dr. Lon Uso, City of San Juan Capistrano Mayor; Javier Mier, Chairman of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board and CEO of The Mier Benefit Group. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.missionsjc.com or call 949.234.1300.
LIVE MUSIC CRUISE
FAT PLANT MAN & WORKSHOP
WILD CHILD
EXTREME MOTORSPORTS EXPO
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise kicks off aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride featuring indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $10. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. 8 p.m. Tribute to The Doors at The Coach House. Also featuring The Dealers and The Who Revue. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
UNDERCOVER
8 p.m.–11 p.m. Dance music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
OFFWHITE
9:30 p.m. The local band plays at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.
THE KING & I
8 p.m. Last weekend to see the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein play at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $26. Final show May 23. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.
saturday22 forecast: sunny • high: 65° low: 48°
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about rare and exotic bonzai succulents at Goin Native. Event inlcude plant sale, demonstrations and activities. Fees apply. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.525.0424, www.goinnative.net. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. OC Fairgrounds. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.extrememotorsportsexpo.com.
TOMORROW’S ARTISTS TODAY
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an art exhibit featuring more than 200 pieces of various media styles by young artists from San Clemente High School and Bernice Ayer and Shorecliffs Middle Schools. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
ROLLER DERBY
6:30 p.m. Watch the ladies of South Coast Roller Derby “Lagunatics” take on the Hidden City Derby Girls for SCRD’s first home bout! Capistrano Sports Rink, 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano,www.southcoastrollerderby.org.
BOYS OF SUMMER
9 p.m. It’s 80’s night at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
IGOR PRADO & LYNWOOD SLIM
8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. A special Blues Fest after party at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
ROLLING THE STONES
DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL
The 13th Annual Doheny Blues Festival takes to the stage—actually three stages—this weekend at Doheny State Beach. Come on out and enjoy an impressive musical lineup in a festival atmosphere featuring a micro-brew tasting, food court, vendor village and the Kidz Ecofest, the Wyland Foundation’s mobile learning center. The Black Crowes headline the musical lineup on Saturday which includes performances by Tajo Mahan and The Phantom Blues Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jackie Greene, Black Joe Lewis and the Honey bears and many more. The fun and music continues on Sunday as headliner, Crosby Stills and Nash take the stage. Sunday’s lineup also includes The Robert Cray Band and Booker T. Jones, to name a few. Advance tickets are available through May 21 and can be purchased online at www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues or at Wahoo’s Fish Tacos locations, Doheny State Beach Visitors’ Center and Smokey’s House of BBQ. Advance ticket prices are, single day $50, kids 6-12 single day $10, under 5 free. Two-day passes are $80. Log on to the website for special VIP and Gold ticket features and pricing. Adult tickets will be $5 more at the gate and kids’ tickets will be $15.
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TACK UP SAN JUAN
9 a.m. Two-day event featuring a trail ride, dancing, barbecues, music, raffles, clinics, classes and more at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Blenheim Farms. 30752 La Pata Road, SJC, 949.633.4040, www.tackupsanjuan.com.
8 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute band at The Coach House with Fully Loaded and Brain Salad. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
FLOCK OF 80’S
9:30 p.m. Free concert at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
sunday23 forecast: few showers • high: 65° low: 49°
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.
EXPLORING SAN JUAN HOTSPRINGS & COLD SPRING CANYON HIKE
8 a.m. Join a Caspers Park Naturalist for a 3-mile hike in San Juan Hot Springs and Cold Spring Canyon and learn history. Free. 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2208, www.ocparks.com.
PYRATE ADVENTURE SAIL
2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cast off for an adventure aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and experience “pyrates” and sailors during the Golden Age of Sail. Tickets $40 adults, $23 for children, ages 4-12 (members discounted). 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. (Cont. on page 19) www.sanclementetimes.com
GETTING OUT
SC Times Restaurant Spotlight
Jacobi’s on the Alley
By David Zimmerle
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102 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.361.9586 BEST KNOWN FOR: Napa Burger or Spicy Burger MOST POPULAR ITEM: Flat Iron Steak with cilantro citrus sauce Jacobi’s on the Alley is a gem where guests can have fun and enjoy a moderately priced meal—you won’t find any item here over $15. Owner Mark Jacobi drew from his experiences at Sun Dried Tomato and created a quirky establishment where urban New York loft meets the beach. The building’s space exudes a chic demeanor with wooden floors highlighted by a galvanized steel ceiling. It’s also right in line with new American Cuisine, and serves a competitive list of burgers. “Fifty percent of people who’ve tried them have said it’s one of the best they’ve had,” Jacobi said. “I even had an 88-year-old woman say it was the best burger she’s had bar none, and that’s coming from someone with a lot of experience.” Jacobi stresses the idea of being different in everything that’s done in the kitchen. The Napa Burger is a testament to that effort with its cornichons, gorgonzola cheese, grilled onions soaked in a cabernet sauce touched with a French Dijon aioli. And the Spicy Burger throws a unique burst on the pallet with its grilled passilla peppers, pickles, jalapenos, jack cheese and chipotle aioli. Beer and wine are on hold for the next month, but the restaurant will look to have 30 different beers by bottle, including nine taps. Until then, patrons are encouraged to bring their own wine as there is no corkage fee.
Jacobi’s on the Alley. Photo by Heidi Mefferd
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¼ 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3456
PRICE RANGE: $10 to $15 PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards RESERVATIONS: Not necessary HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; dinner 5 p.m. nightly Tuesday through Sunday
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8 p.m. Saddleback College music professor performs original acoustic music at BeachFire Ladera. It’s also Sunday Bloody Sunday with discounted drinks. 25682 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.542.7700, www.beachfire.com.
4 p.m.–8 p.m. All local published authors are invited to attend the Casa Romantica event to meet the public, talk about their books and offer signed copies; and local residents can meet area writers. Free for authors; open to the public. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
CRAIG COLLEY
MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING
6 p.m.–9 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
JAZZ & CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. The Tom Morey Jazz Quartet entertains during Sunday brunch at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
KIDS FISHING CLINIC
12 p.m. Kids can practice fishing off the dock with Dana Wharf every Sunday. Free. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
PUB CRAWL
7 p.m. Special event at OC Tavern with music, dancing, drinks and more. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
FLYING 57’S
3 p.m.-7 p.m. The band plays blues, jazz, R&B and originals every Sunday at Coconuts. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.248.2448.
REGGAE SUNDAYS
7 p.m.–10 p.m. Mozambique’s weekly reggae night. $5 cover. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com.
RABBI BLUE
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
monday24 forecast: sunny • high: 67° low: 50°
MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY
10 a.m. Screening for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.
MONDAYS WITH MATT
8 p.m. Matt makes Monday the new Friday all night at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.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. www.sanclementetimes.com
5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour featuring 3 wines for $5. Your choice off of the daily menu. Also, $8 cheese plates normally $10, 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
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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OCEANS OF INSPIRATION BREAKFAST
8 a.m. Learn more about the Ocean Institute and its programs at the breakfast. Make reservations now. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
POOL & KARAOKE
3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads every Tuesday. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.
CURIOSITY CARTS
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Discover history-related artifacts at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Free with paid admission, $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED
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.
MARK LIDDELL & THE WRANGLERS
7:30 p.m. Live 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.
CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Duo playing jazz vocals and piano at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
BENNY
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Flamenco guitar at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
wednesday26 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 68° low: 53°
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.
CHEESE & WINE PAIRING CLASS
6:30 p.m. Starr Cornwall, cheesemonger formally of The Montage, and Marcelino Cosio, sommelier, will be pairing cheeses & wines from France at San Clemente Wine Company. Reservations required, call now. Tasting fee is $35 for 5 wines and cheeses, chocolate, materials and instruction. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
DEBLOIS BILLEDGE
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live entertainment The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
DAN LEFLER
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
POOL TOURNAMENT
7:30 p.m. In-house pool tournament every Wednesday at Knuckle Heads Sports Bar. $5 entry fee. 1717 N. El Camino Real, 949.492.2410.
COMEDY NIGHT
9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com.
WELL WELL WEDNESDAY
3 p.m.-close. Locals’ happy hour all night and live music by The Tripp Sicks Duo playing Americana / Roots Rock, Reggae, Hip Hop, Soul & Funk. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
UPCOMING: SATURDAY, MAY 29
POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL AND LUAU
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Celebrate the culture and spirit of Hawaii at the San Clemente Community Center sponsored by The Hawaiian Surf Club of San Onofre. Festival is free; tickets for Luau feast are $25 adults, $10 kids. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 714.369.0475, www.hawaiiansurfclub.com.
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Loving Law Enforcement Eight-year-old Gage Roberts comes home to a surprise By Jamal Al-Sarraf San Clemente Times
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ypically, when a boy sees a squadron of deputies in front of any house it’s usually a sign of trouble. But that was not the case with San Clemente’s Gage Roberts, 8, who recently came home to a huge surprise. On Wednesday, May 12, as Roberts walked down the sidewalk towards his home, he saw an onslaught of deputies, a squad car, and a motorcycle all in front of the house. His mind was racing when he first saw them. “When I first came down the street I saw all the police cars and thought someone broke into my house,” Roberts said. “But then when I saw my mom with her camera I knew that they were there to surprise me. She told me it was going to be next Wednesday!” Ever since he can remember, Gage has always wanted to be a deputy. His love of law enforcement is even shown by the toys he keeps in his room—a giant Lego police headquarters, with squad cars, helicopters and tens of Lego officers. However, Roberts has already been through a lot in his young life, which is a
good reason why he loves the order law enforcement provides. When he was a newborn, Gage was diagnosed with hydrocephalus—a buildup of water in the brain. “He was born 10 weeks pre-mature” his mother, Nikki said. “Two months later he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a shunt was put in his head to drain the water.” As Roberts’ big surprise unfolded that day, his excitement turned into sheer euphoria when the deputies offered him a seat on the motorcycle. “Wow this is awesome,” he said. “Vroom vroom!” After a seat on the motorcycle, one of the officers offered Gage a ride in the squad car, which he happily accepted. In the squad car, the officer showed him how to use the radio, understand police codes and how to turn on the siren. “I loved the shotgun in the police car,” he said. “The pistol was awesome too, and the sniper rifle!” Like a true warrior, Roberts endured and survived every procedure his doctors ordered. He battled through several staph infections and kept his hopes alive through
In Step with “Synergy” SCHS spring dance concert set for series under the lights
The San Clemente High School Dance Team performs in the upcoming concert series. Courtesy photo
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Gage Roberts sits atop a police motorcycle surrounded by several members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Photo by Jamal Al-Sarraf
numerous grueling surgeries. “The first few years were scary,” his mother said. “Now he’s a normal boy and has been ever since.” And just like many children, Gage can
continue to look forward to an exciting future, whatever it may hold, and the hope of someday fulfilling his dream to become more involved in law enforcement. One thing’s for sure, he’s already off to a great start. SC
After taking the title of 2010 USA grand champion, San Clemente High School’s dance team will comprise a team of more than 200 Triton students performing jazz, lyrical, Broadway and hip-hop routines at “Synergy,” the high school’s spring dance concert, beginning May 20. Those who attend this electrifying concert series will see 11 total dances as senior soloists include Chloe Cruse, team captain and anchor of two national champion and one runner-up hip-hop teams, and Alexa Montoya, the varsity captain who took third place at nationals last March and is considered one of the most decorated dancers in school history. According to faculty advisor Mike Conlon, the girls will also be joined by the ever-popular boys coed dancers, featuring over 20 boys, including athletes from basketball, soccer, and volleyball, in a high-powered montage of dances from the movie Dirty Dancing. Also appearing will be the junior and senior International Baccalaureate (IB) dance classes in an energetic Paso Doble number, as well as four Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes, featuring dances involving country western music, masquerades, speakeasies
and aliens. Traditional dancing will also be performed by Sabor Latino, and the campus club dance group, Jabbaz, will provide some scintillating street moves across the Triton Center stage. “You may have talent. You may have energy. But until you share them with someone else, you don’t have synergy,” Conlon said in a statement. “Synergy—the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects—is the key to a successful relationship, family, school, and community. It’s what drives a dance team, and what makes a San Clemente High School Dance Concert special, where, once again, over 200 students pool their talents to move and entertain you as only dance can do.” The concert will start promptly at 7 p.m. May 20 through May 22, and at 2 p.m. May 23. All shows will be at the Triton Center at San Clemente High School, 700 Avenida Pico. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children, and are available at the box office one hour before show time. For more information, contact Conlon at 949.492.4165, ext. 2922. SC —David Zimmerle
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Tritons vs. Comanches, Canyon High School May 20, 3:15 p.m. It’s win or go home, as San Clemente gets ready to step it up as they travel to Canyon for a first-round playoff game against the Comanches. Info: www.sctritons.com
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Hidden City Derby Girls vs. Lagunatics, Capistrano Sports Rink May 22, 6:30 p.m. Come see your local roller derby league, the South Coast Roller Derby “Lagunatics” take on the Hidden City Derby Girls for SCRD’s first home bout. Info: www.brownpapertickets.com
PRO TENNIS
LA Tennis Open, Home Depot Center May 22-30, TBA The LA Tennis Open USTA Men’s & Women’s Challenger is a part of the USTA Professional Challenger series. This tournament is one of 96 other USTA Pro Circuit events held in the United States. Info: www.usta.com
Triton Report come-from-behind rally. On offense, Natalie Ybarra led with a double in the second inning. San Clemente finishes the regular season in fourth place, just one spot ahead from last-place Capo Valley. Next 7 days: n/a
SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (3-7 SCL, 10-14-1) hosted Capo Valley May 10 and beat the Cougars in a 6-3 win—snapping a three-game skid in the South Coast League. The girls rallied for a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second, before Capo produced two runs in the third and trailed 4-2. Two more runs by San Clemente in the bottom of the fourth led to the eventual win. On offense, Mel Kline led with a two-run blast in the second inning, while on defense Summer Secrest earned the win from the circle. However, the girls closed out the regular season with a 6-3 loss to Aliso Niguel on May 12. The Lady Wolverines owned it from the start, jumping ahead 3-0 after the first inning, and scoring three more runs in the bottom of the fourth for the 6-0 lead. San Clemente got two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh, but it was not enough for the
BOYS GOLF • Matt Duralde and Kevin Allen both made it out of the CIF Individual Regionals at Skylinks in Long Beach May 17 and will now move on the CIF Finals. Duralde finished the round with a 74, while Allen led with a 73. The top 30 players from this round, along with those who tied, advanced, as the cut number was 75. Moving forward, head coach Mike Hurlbut knows his stellar duo will have to zone in on their game to continue their springtime run. “I think these guys know it’s a whole different level of high school golf,” Hurlbut said. “They’ll be playing with top 90 players of the 560 member schools. They’re going to have to rely on their experience in the junior circuit, and just be proud to be playing for their self and the school.” It’s been a few years since the Tritons have had a player advance to the CIF Finals. The last to do it was Austin Graham
BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • At the CIF Finals at Belmont Plaza May 14, Silken Jones finished the 200 free in third place with a 1:49.59, and the 500 free in third place with a 4:53.50, and Chad Yu took 15th place with a 48.03 in the 100 free. Next 7 days: n/a BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • In the CIF-SS Division I Prelims
May 15, Christina Twicken (56.53) finished fourth in the 400 and the girls 4x400 relay team (3:53.99, SCHS record) of Twicken, Triston Brown, Salona Wallace and Briana Lehman took fourth place. This group will move on to the CIF Finals in these respective events. The 4x100m relay team of Triston Brown, Hannah Gifford, Salona Wallace, and Amelia Claud finished in 21st place. Senior Sarah Darby ended her career at SCHS with a 23rd place finish in the 1600m. Katy Smith finished 20th in the 3200. Emma Hutchinson finished 14th in the discus, and Twicken just failed to advance in the 200 with a 10th place finish. For the boys, Tyler Stoll (6-04) tied for sixth in the high jump and Jordan Micalef (21-07) took eighth in the long jump. Next 7 days: May 22 at CIF Finals at Cerritos College, TBA
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Blue Jays vs. Angels, Angel Stadium May 24, 7:05 p.m.
The Dodgers are on a roll this month and look to maintain their swagger as they wrap a three-game series against Detroit.
The Angels return home from several battles on the road and will take on Toronto in the first of a three-game series.
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In the league finals on May 5, Gallagher took third in the league in singles. The Tritons have no other matches or CIF individuals left. According to Stephens, the highlight of the year was defeating Capo Valley twice—especially in the last match of the regular season, which put San Clemente in second. If the boys did not slam down that win, they would have been in fourth place. Next up, is their tennis banquet to be held in early June. Next 7 days: n/a
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BASEBALL • The Tritons (9-6 South Coast League, 17-10) took on Capo Valley May 11 in the first of a two-game series and beat the Cougars 6-3 while on the road. San Clemente took the early 4-0 lead after the third inning before Capo trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the sixth. Adding a couple insurance runs in the seventh inning, San Clemente sealed the 6-3 win. Aaron Jones led on the day with four RBI including a double and a home run. Johnny Martinez and Aaron Payne also had an RBI in the game, as Payne had two doubles on the day. Adam Anawalt got the win from the mound going all seven inning and giving up three earned runs on five hits. On May 13, the Tritons were edged 1-0 by the Cougars as Capo earned the lone run in the top of the third inning while on the road at San Clemente. The Tritons totaled three hits on the day as Joel Atkinson went 1-for-3 with a double and Taylor Cook went 2-for-2. Kyle Friedrichs took the loss from the mound giving up one earned run on five hits. He also had six strikeouts on the day. The loss leaves San Clemente with second place in the South Coast League behind champion Aliso Niguel (10-5). With the second place finish, San Clemente will travel to take on Canyon May 20 in the first round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs. Canyon tied El Modena for the league title in the Century League, but having lost two of three games to El Modena is now the league’s No. 2 playoff representative. Next 7 days: May 20 at Canyon, 3:15 p.m.
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Tigers vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium May 23, 1:10 p.m.
Matt Duralde. Staff photo
in 2007. Next 7 days: May 24 at CIF Individual Regionals at La Purisima in Lompoc, 8 a.m.
BOYS TENNIS • San Clemente earned the No. 2 seed in the South Coast League and went on to face Irvine (Pacific Coast No. 3-seed) in the CIF Division 1 draw on May 12. However, the Tritons could not make it out of the first round of the tennis championships, losing 12-6 to Irvine. Overall, the Tritons (6-4 SCL) finished the season tied for second in league behind Dana Hills, with two losses to Dana Hills and two losses to Aliso Niguel. Both losses to the Wolverines were tie-breakers with the sets tied at 9-9. Trying to get out of the first round of the tennis championships, the Tritons’s efforts were cut short as their No. 1 singles player, Gage Gallagher, came down with the flu the day of the match. Earlier in the season, Irvine defeated San Clemente 11-7 and head coach John Stephens thought his team had a shot at taking down their opponent in the first round. “Gage Gallagher, who had had a very solid year for us, would have won two or three sets, and that would have made it a close match,” Stephens said. However, the Tritons had a good showing from their No. 2 singles player Ryan Mariano (freshman) who won two of three sets, and also had a great showing from their number one doubles team of Donnie Howren (junior) and Bryce Kurtz (sophomore) who swept all three sets against Irvine. “We finished 10-7 for the year and have a lot to build on for next year,” Stephens said.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL • In the opening round of the CIF-SS boys volleyball Division 1 playoff game may 11, No. 3-seeded San Clemente (8-3 SCL, 19-10) defeated No. 2seeded Beckman in a 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 259 victory. Zak Beard led the visiting Tritons with 17 kills. Beckman took the first game on several solid digs from its playmakers in the back row, but the Tritons dominated at the net with their own bevy of blocks and thunderous kills in the next three games. In the second game, the Tritons broke from a 12-12 tie with a service ace by Hudson Glover. Missed hits by the Patriots then led to San Clemente’s biggest lead of the game when Beard made another kill for a 17-13 lead. In the fourth game, the Tritons’ confidence was key as they went on a seven-point run, and Nick Castellana made two consecutive blocks during that span. Castellana and Travis Wilson led the Tritons with three blocks apiece, while Dillon Hoffman totaled 11 kills. However, the Tritons had a tall order ahead and could not make it out of the second round of the playoffs losing 3-0 to Santa Margarita on May 13. San Clemente kept it close but in the end were defeated 26-28, 23-25 and 17-25. Next 7 days: n/a • ALUMNI UPDATE • AUSTIN GRAHAM HEADING TO NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S GOLF WEST REGIONAL Austin Graham, a 2007 graduate from San Clemente High School and current junior at UC Davis, was recently selected to play in the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf West Regional. Graham, named to the All-Big West first team for the second straight season after earning second-team honors as a freshman, got this honor after posting six top-10 performances including third-place finishes in the Aggies’ first two tournaments of the season at Washington State and Michigan State. He currently carries a No. 92 national ranking and will participate as an individual May 20-22 at the NCAA West Regional at the Olympic Course in Bremerton, Wash. www.sanclementetimes.com
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GARAGE SALES garage sale! Saturday, May 22, 8am-11am. 211 W. Avenida San Antonio, San Clemente. Many household items, children items, clothes, toys, large toys and yard furniture. Moving and downsizing.... everything else must go! Garage Sale – Lots of Big Baby Items Saturday, May 22 8:30am. 2813 Riachuelo, San Clemente. 949-276-4520. Crib with mattress, 3 strollers, Co-sleeper, bike trailer, swing, bumbo, bouncy, etc.
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HELP WANTED DO YOU WANT A JOB YOU WILL LOVE? We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Full time / Part time COOK. We are looking for someone with previous cooking experience for our daily food production. You will have a key role in providing three beautiful and nutritious meals a day to our wonderful residents, served in restaurant style dining atmosphere. We believe in taking care of our employees. If you work for us, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an enjoyable work/life balance. For additional company information please visit our website at www.aegisliving.com. If you are interested in becoming a Cook for Áegis Living, we encourage you to fill out an application, and/or submit your resume to Imee Fontecha in person at 26922 Camino de Estrella, Dana Point, CA 92624 or via fax to 949-488-2669. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Home IMPROVEMENT CUSTOM CARPENTRY, mantels, cabinetry, doors, mouldings. John Jenkins. 949-310-9605 LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVING SAN CLEMENTE. For a list of services visit, www.schandyman.net or call for a free phone estimate (949) 492-8830
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CARPET CLEANING Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente
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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
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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
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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
The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Vignettes of Refinement Lange & Minnott 949.492.3459 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Rooms With A View - One Day Redesign 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109 Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 EXTERMINATING www.roomswithavu.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 JewelerS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 www.freetermitereports.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com
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Junk Removal Edward Jones Investments 949.492.1274 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 102b, www.edwardjones.com Green Dump Truck www.greendumptruck.com
Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Florists/Flowers Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com 305 S. El Camino Real Unit 102B, LOAN MODIFICATIONS www.ediblearrangements.com Gateway Legal Center 949.485.5701 FURNITURE 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. L, South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.gatewaylegalcenter.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, Mantels www.southcoastfurniture.com Mostly Mantels 949.498.8778 GIFTS 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 www.mostlymantels.com 305 S. El Camino Real, Unit 102B, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY www.ediblearrangements.com Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 GRAPHIC DESIGN 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com
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 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.oasisair.com www.sanclementeautowrecking.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes 949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com
CONTRACTORS - GENERAL
B Construction 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
949.498.9515
BOOKS
Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2
949.248.2868
Dentists
949.492.1114 Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drmarashi.com BOUTIQUES Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, DRYWALL www.salonzinnia.com Complete Drywall Service 949.280.6064 CABINETS & FINISH CARPENTRY r.simmonsdesigns@yahoo.com Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra
Huffman Construction 949.279.5046
CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com
ELECTRICAL
949.697.4517
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Massage Therapy
Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa 949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella
MATTRESSES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com
MOLD REMOVAL
Home Décor Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE www.southcoastfurniture.com SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 HOME IMPROVEMENT 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes 949.363.3087
HOUSE CLEANING David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.wonderfulwindows.com
HOUSE SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net
Insurance AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com
INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com
Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR MAKEOVERS www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com
& STAGING 949.212.5800
MUSIC LESSONS Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com
OFFICE FURNITURE South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com
Optometry San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com
PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com Mission Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com
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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
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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
949.492.1050
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
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San Clemente Plumbing San Clemente Plumbing is local grown. The Litalien family brought years of plumbing experience to San Clemente in 1974. Jacques is now retired, his son Mike. known as “The Doctor” has brought his 30 years of experience and made San Clemente Plumbing “A Local Family Tradition.” Satisfaction Guaranteed! Call Today! 949.366.2691
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 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.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
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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
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SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com
TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com
Vacuums
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
PEST CONTROL
Mike’s Pet Care www.mikespetcare.com
949.498.6204
SALONS
Personal Training Pamela Magnan pppmagnan55@gmail.com
ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias
Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com
949.498.9412
SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com
SURF CAMPS
Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com
WAXING Smooth Waxing 418 N. El Camino Real #D, www.smoothwaxingsalon.com
949.369.1307
WEBSITE DESIGN
Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net
Surf Lessons Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net
SURF SCHOOLS
WINDOW CLEANING Wonderful Windows www.wonderfulwindows.com
949.369.7263
WINDOW COVERINGS
Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.sanclementesurflessons.com www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 TERMITES www.sc-wf.com Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Wine Bar 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 The Cellar 949.492.3663 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com www.freetermitereports.com Wine Shop & Wine Tasting The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 San Clemente Wine Company 949.429.7076 www.877termite.com 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com
Troubled Teens Pacific Quest 949.940.6068 mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org
Real Estate Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com
Remodel Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Finish Builders 949.492.1084 nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com
Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 San Clemente, radpool@cox.net Restaurants SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 www.fixmypoolnow.com Café Calypso 949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 PRINTING Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 Printing OC 949.388.4888 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fishermansrestaurant.com PSYCHIATRY Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.detoxall.us 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com
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Cal Bears take first in AAA The Cal Bears captured first place in the San Clemente Little League AAA North Division and will be one of the teams representing SCLL in the 2010 District 68 Tournament of Champions. Pictured above are team members Matthew Alexiou, George Dyer, Christine Alexiou, Brendan Walker, Shawn Wallwork, Braden Jenkins, Harrison Reeves, Austin Reeves, Jimmy Cousy, Nicholas Alexiou, Lily Dyer and Spencer Zibas. Not pictured is team manager Ian Dyer.
OUTDOOR SC Trail Run just around the bend The 2nd Annual San Clemente Trail Run is set for 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. This year’s event will be completely on San Clemente City Trails and should be enjoyed by all local running enthusiasts. Proceeds from the event will go to Family Assistance Ministries and The San Clemente Beaches and Parks Foundation, local charitable non-profit organizations. The race 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 now $40, and the 10K is $45. A runners/vendors expo will be at the staging area on the day of the event. More information is available at www.sanclementetrailrun.com or www.active.com, or by emailing sanclementetrailrun@cox. net or calling 949.492.0435.
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All Star teams announced for 12U girls softball The 2010 San Clemente girls softball 12U all star team consists of (left to right, back row) coaches Anthony Bradish, Gary Albert, James Urioste, Darin Blindell, (middle row) Melody Forstie, Courtney Cann, Sierra Garrett, Olivia Bradish, Elise Sawall, Keile Crawford, (front row) Rachel Blindell, Sydney Gruzdis, Chanel Albert, Jessica Urioste. Not pictured is Emily Twilegar.
FENCING Mary Barnett wins gold, bronze medals in Pan American Championships Mary Barnett of San Clemente recently won the gold medal for Youth 12 Women’s Sabre at the Pan American Championships in Puerto Vallarta, Mex. Elena Pearson Barnett (left) knocks out her undefeated opponent from Mexico who was ranked from her club took also the No. 1 in the tournament for Youth Sabre 14. A single light on the last touch gave Barnett the 15-13 win. Courtesy photo silver. The bronze medalists were from Mexico and Columbia. Barnett also won the bronze medal for Youth 14 Women’s Sabre at the Pan American Championships. Her USA teammate, Ilana Kamber, 13, from New Jersey took the gold. Mexico took silver and the other bronze, as youth fencing tournaments give out two bronze medals in lieu of a fence-off for third.
GYMNASTICS SC Gymnastics club to hold summer camps The San Clemente Gymnastics Club will have its summer camps June 28 to August 19 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The cost is $110 per weekly session. To register, call 949.369.7549 or email service@scgymnast.com.
YOUTH BASKETBALL Mulligan, varsity squad to host summer hoops camp San Clemente High School head coach Mary Mulligan-Crapo and the rest of the SCHS girls basketball team will host the 19th Annual SCHS girls summer basketball camps at the high school for girls going into first through eighth grade. Session I is for fifth through eighth graders and runs July 19-23 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Session II is for first through fifth graders and runs July 26-30 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The focus is a fun introduction to the fundamentals of basketball and beginners are welcome at either camp. The camp cost is $110 and there are sibling discounts. For more information and to register send an email to schoops@hotmail.com.
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GOLF Triton football to host annual golf tournament The San Clemente High School Triton Football team will hold its Annual Football Hall of Fame Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Talega Golf Course on June 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along with a helicopter ball drop, the event will also celebrate the induction of 1993 graduate Gage Oetgen into the SCHS Hall of Fame. This fundraising event will include a golf tournament, social mixer, dinner and live and silent auctions. With more than 200 San Clemente families participating in this event, it is an excellent opportunity for local sponsors to get some great advertising exposure, in addition to helping support the Triton football team. Platinum sponsorship includes the following benefits: Green fees for one foursome in the tournament, which includes both lunch and dinner ($600 Value); sponsor’s name will be included in all tournament promotional materials including large banner across El Camino Real June 7-14 ($200 Value), tee box sign at a designated course hole ($100 Value); advertising in the SC Times three times prior to the event; Triton football webpage; posters distributed throughout the city of San Clemente; flyers and invitations; sponsor name included in the dinner and auction program; special recognition given at the dinner; post event thank you published in the SC Times. All these benefits are available for a total tax deductible donation of $1,500. More information is available from Patrick Knauf at 949.201.5823. 2010 Freedom Is Not Free Charity Golf Tournament coming up The 2010 Freedom Is Not Free Charity Golf Tournament is coming up June 21 and will be held at the Del Mar Country Club, 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Rancho Santa Fe. The tourney is set to benefit wounded service member, their families, and the families of the fatally wounded. For more information on the event, visit www.freedomisnotfree.com.
FISHING Father and son duo win fishing tourney Earlier this month, the Southwestern Yacht Club on Shelter Island in San Diego hosted its 40th Annual Bottom Fishing Tournament. Two locals from the same family had a great day fishing on the Sail Fish captained by well-known West Coast Fisherman Sam Minervini. Fishing in his first tournament ever, Mark Calentino Jr. won the Junior division with a 5.95 pound salmon grouper and went home with a check for $200. His father Mark also won his division of the tournament. This was the second time that Mark Calentino Sr. has won this competition.
SOCCER Saddleback United still seeking U10 players Saddleback United Soccer Club will continue to expand the boys program and seeks U10 players (age 9 before August 1) for the 2010 season. Parents and players who share our philosophy and approach to club soccer are welcome to come and train with our coaching staff. Saddleback United Soccer Club was established in 2006 by Joy Fawcett to create a unique soccer environment that combines excellent soccer training and a commitment to positive coaching. Ultimately, they believe that in order to enable players to reach their full potential in soccer, they must help them develop a solid foundation that comes from personal character, relationships, excellent soccer fundamentals, understanding of the mental aspects of the game and most importantly a true love for the game of soccer. Training sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact coach Jaime Arroyo at 949.291.2678 or email at arroyofamily@hotmail.com. You can also visit the club website at www.saddlebackunited.org. Page 28 • San Clemente Times • May 20–26, 2010
All Star teams announced for 8U girls softball The 2010 San Clemente girls softball all star teams begin play at the San Clemente Memorial Weekend Tournament taking place at Steed Park over Memorial Weekend May 29-30. The 8U San Clemente All Star softball team consists of (back row, left to right) coaches Mike Westcott, Isaac Flores, Justin Bray, (middle row) Sydney Kowalski, Sydney Tuggle, Ashley Tuggle, Raeonna Flores, Caitie Mueller, Micah Abbott, (front row) Jillian Flores, Sonni Bray, Lauren Westcott, Mariana Mak, Melinda Cratty and Rivé Prater.
Mark Calentino Jr. with his championship winning salmon grouper. Courtesy photo
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Grom of the Week Malia Osterkamp Age: 12, Vista del Mar Middle School Sixth grader Malia Osterkamp was taught to surf at age five by her dad and has been in love with it ever since. As a part of the Vista del Mar Middle School surf team, she surfed in ISF competition this year. Malia also surfed the WSA Gatorade Championship Tour and had an impressive season in the Girls U12 shortboard division. She took home wins at Huntington Beach/Goldenwest and the San Clemente Pier. Going into last weekend’s West Coast Championships, the season title was within her grasp. Malia put everything she had into surfing the event and earned a convincing win over season rival Hannah Erbe Smith. The season points total saw her finish runner-up to Smith by a mere 67 points in the closest race of all the diviPhoto by Andrea Swayne sions. Malia is and A and B student and is very serious about her studies. She especially enjoys math and plans to use her skills in the future to run the surf shop business she hopes to own someday—after college and a career as a pro surfer. Malia also enjoys playing the guitar, when the waves aren’t breaking and especially likes to compose her own songs. When there are waves, you can count on Malia being at one of her top two breaks—T Street and the pier practicing her favorite maneuvers, the cutback and cracking it off the lip. —AS
WSA Season Closer a Success West Coast Championships held at San Onofre, Church Beach
AND UPCOMING EVENTS Local finishers only. KEY: San Clemente=SC, Capo Beach=CB, Dana Point=DP, San Juan Capistrano=SJC.
By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times
Gatorade WSA Championship Tour 2010 West Coast Championships May 15-16, San Onofre, Church Beach
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he culmination of the ten-contest season of Western Surfing Association action took place last weekend, May 15 and 16 at San Onofre, Church Beach. Around 300 competitors took turns giving it their all during two days of double area surfing. The WSA Gatorade West Coast Championships saw champions crowned in 26 competitive divisions of amateur surfing, from the Micro Grom U9 push-in division to the Legends Over 50, all of the surfers pushed their limits in an effort to cap off the 2009/2010 season with glory. Hundreds of spectators lined the beach to watch the fierce battles for season titles as surfers vied for points, many in very close races for the season trophy. Many local surfers gave stand out performances. Ian Simmons, of San Clemente took the first place trophy in the Boys U16 division, cementing his season champ title. Also from San Clemente, Casey Powell’s fourth place finish in the contest was enough to earn him the Championship in the Junior Longboard U18 division, just squeaking by Tony Bartovich of Huntington Beach by 115 points and Tracey Edwards was the Sr. Women’s
San Clemente surfer Levi Gregory busts his fins free during the Open Men’s final, taking home a third place trophy for his efforts. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com
Surf ForecasT Water temp: 56-61˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’+ Poor+; Catalina: 10-15’ Poor-Fair Remarks: A new SSW swell and NW windswell mix makes for increasing surge and decreased visibility, for generally poor+ diving conditions at best. Exposed breaks see 2-3’+ surf with fair conditions early. Short range: Thursday sees a new mix of building SSW swell and NW windswell. Better exposures are good for 2-3’+(knee to chest high) surf, with top breaks pulling in some plus sets. Conditions are fair and cleanest early, with building onshore flow for the afternoon. Long range: A new, more sizeable, SSW groundswell builds heading into the weekend, with continued NW windswell mixing in. Good exposures see plenty of waist to shoulder high waves Friday, with solid overhead surf on tap for the weekend. Conditions look favorable for the mornings, with strong afternoon onshore flow. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.
Boys U16 first place winner and season champion Ian Simmons (San Clemente) carries little brother Eland (4) across the rocks to act as his push-in coach in Eland’s U9 heat. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com
Longboard champ. Lulu Erkeneff of Dana Point took second in the contest and top season honors in Girls U18, while Rachael Tilly of Capo Beach aced both the contest and the season, in Girls U14. With a second place win in the contest, Cole Houshmand (San Clemente) claimed the season title in Boys/Girls U10. The WSA, once again, carved out a portion of the schedule on Sunday to include a Challenged Athletes’ division in conjunction with AmpSurf, the Association of Amputee Surfers. Surfers with varying disabilities took part in an adaptive surfing competition, surfing either traditional stand-up, prone or seated on wave skis. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for more photos and a listing of full results. SC
MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 2. Ethan Mudge, CB; 3. Alyssa Martin, SC; 4. Spencer Fanticola, SC/Glendora. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 4. Noah Atwood, CB. BOYS U12: 2. Kei Kobayashi, SC; 4. Gavin Cook, DP. BOYS U14: 4. Tai Stratton, CB. BOYS U16: 1. Ian Simmons, SC. BOYS U18: 1. Randy Gilkerson, SC. GIRLS U12: 1. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U14: 2. Karina Rozunko, SC; 3. Emmy Lombard, SC. GIRLS U16: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. GIRLS U18: 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 4. Madi Swayne, SC. BOYS LB U14: 1. Mason Shaw, CB; 2. Dylan Cox, CB; 4. Noah Atwood, CB. JR. LB U18: 4. Casey Powell, SC. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Emmy Lombard, SC; 3. Karina Rozunko, SC. GIRLS LB U18: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. MASTERS 30–39: 2. Trevor Mezak, SJC. SR. MEN 40-49: 3. Glen Tilly, CB. LEGENDS 50+: 2. Dale Baker, SC. SR. WOMEN LB 35+: 1. Tracy Edwards, SC. OPEN MEN: 3. Levi Gregory, SC. OPEN WOMEN: 3. Madi Swayne, SC. OPEN MEN LB: 4. Scott Shannon, SC.
UPCOMING EVENTS May 19-23: NSSA West Coast Championships, Huntington Beach, Southside Pier June 16-19: NSSA National Interscholastic College and Middle School Championships, National Airshow Championships and National Explorer Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek June 19-22: Surfing America USA Championships (preliminary rounds for 18 and older and longboard divisions) Huntington Beach, Pier June 23-28: Surfing America USA Championships (finals for HB Pier divisions and all Boys U18, U16, U14, U12 and Girls U18, U16, U14 and U12 shortboard), San Onofre, Lower Trestles June 29-July 3: NSSA National Open and National Interscholastic High School Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier NEW! SC Times online video show
A view of the contest site from the bluff above Church Beach. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com
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SURF RESULTS
Be sure to check out a video of all the action at the WSA West Coast Championships held May 15 and 16 at San Onofre, Church Beach. www.sanclementetimes.com