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Farley Begins His Work New Capistrano Unified School District leader has history of taking on challenging assignments E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Incoming Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent Joseph Farley doesn’t officially start until July 1, but he’s already reaching out to the community. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A joint meeting of the San Juan Capistrano City Council and Planning Commission is tentatively set for June 3 to consider plans for a new downtown hotel and retail project. Gretchen Stroscher Thomson and her family—multi-generation residents of Capistrano—propose “Plaza Banderas Hotel” on the site of their old Mission Inn on Ortega Highway. Plaza Banderas would include a three-story hotel with 124 rooms, one- and two-story retail/office buildings and a parking lot with 185 spaces. The plan is smaller than initial proposals—four stories were sought initially—and has been praised by City Council members as key to the downtown revitalization. Another hotel developer has proposed a Marriott Residence Inn for the southwest corner of Stonehill Drive and Camino Capistrano.

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Dana Point City Council on May 24 voted 4-1 to adopt two resolutions in support of the California gray whale and whales in general. The first resolution supports the state legislature’s request that the federal government conduct an assessment of the health and numbers of the California gray whale population. The second opposes the proposed resumption of commercial whaling as proposed by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The city’s actions call upon the President and federal government to conduct the assessment of California gray whales for the consideration of whether the species should be reinstated on the Endangered Species List and oppose the proposed resumption of commercial whaling. The anti-commercial whaling resolution urges President Obama to direct the U.S. delegation to the IWC to end all killing of whales.

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…Another SCHS Suicide?

THE LATEST: An unidentified 15-year-old San Clemente High School sophomore reportedly committed suicide at his home just after 7 p.m. on May 20, said Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Gilmore.

This is the third San Clemente High School student to intentionally shoot himself in the last year.

Out of courtesy to the family, and the nature of the death, the San Clemente Times is not publishing the student’s name.

San Clemente Principal George Duarte said the student was considered to be bright and well liked by many of his peers.

“We heard about it [the night of May 20] and immediately phoned all of the teachers, psychologists and counselors at the school to ready them for the day,” Duarte said. “We also notified the district office so that they could ready the other schools as well.”

Duarte also said that all of the counselors met and went into the classrooms Friday and during the lunch hour, a large meeting of about 300 people was held in the theater at the high school with the psychologists, counselors and students.

“It was really productive,” Duarte said.

“We’ll repeat the same process if need be.”

WHAT’S NEXT: According to Duarte, the school administration and school staff will continue to work with students if they request a need to address their problems.

“It’s basically whatever the students want to talk about,” Duarte said. “They face a lot of the same issues everyone in life faces. I’d say a lot of the issues at the high school level have to deal with the pressures of grades, doubts about fitting in, and boyfriend and girlfriend problems.”

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates.

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…School Furlough Days Set? THE LATEST: All campuses in the Capistrano Unified School District will be closed Friday, www.sanclementetimes.com

May 28 as the first teacher-furlough day is implemented.

Three furlough days were part of the contract trustees imposed on teachers before a five-day strike last month. All told, the furlough days and other cuts to the teachers’ contracts will save the district about $20 million, officials said. The teachers’ contract contained a 10.1 percent cut in salary and benefits.

Even with those savings, the district needs to find about $7 million more to cut. The district’s operating budget is back to 2005 levels, Ron Lebs, Deputy Superintendent, Business Support Services, has told the board of trustees.

Administrators received 12 furlough days this year.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next furlough day is June 1, although RH Dana will be open that day. RH Dana is open on June 1, but closed on May 27. The final furlough day is June 11, when all schools will be closed.

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

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…Bike Rental Station at North Beach?

THE LATEST: The City Council earlier this month approved a lease agreement between the city and local bike enthusiast Pete van Nuys to establish a bicycle rental station at the North Beach passenger-service building—a building that has remained vacant since being built in 1995 as an addition to a county-funded commuter-rail platform for San Clemente’s Metrolink station.

City Council agreed to lease van Nuys the building for five months, rent-free under several stipulations—he must maintain the building, pay for its utilities and provide public restrooms in the building while maintaining those as well.

“The idea to use this building for a bike rental station near the train station is a great idea,” Community Development Director Jim Holloway said. “It will provide visitors and residents alike with a multi-modal form of transportation.” Holloway also mentioned

that the Orange County Transportation Authority is interested in the concept as it coincides with their goals.

If this short-term project proves successful, the city may opt for a longer lease with van Nuys possibly operating the building year-round.

Van Nuys also said he will purchase a wide selection of bicycles from several businesses and clients he has had dealings with in the past that will appeal to riders of all skill levels, including folding bicycles that renters could take on trains to use when they reach their destination.

WHAT’S NEXT: Those visitors who drive to San Clemente to enjoy its numerous trails, or arrive by train could essentially rent a bicycle at the station for rides around San Clemente’s beaches, or for longer trips to San Onofre and Oceanside. For those opting to ride for several days, van Nuys said he would look to offer patrons multi-day rentals. He also said he would provide renters with bike maps detailing destinations and photos for tourists, other cycling accessories, clothing, packaged food and drinks.

“Is this a sure-fire business model? No,” said van Nuys. “But there’s no business model that I know of that’s like this.”

FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org —DZ

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…Sidewalk Improvements Project?

THE LATEST: Council members earlier this month approved and authorized a contract between the city and G&F Consulting Engineers, Inc., providing for design services for the Max Berg Plaza Park Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $100,628.

Overall, the total cost of the project will be about $750,000 and will be paid for in part by the $594,000 grant from the “Safe Routes to School” program, with an additional $101,000 federal grant for sidewalk renovations. According to Project Engineer Ben Parker, the rest of the cost would be absorbed from the city’s share of state gasoline tax revenue.

The goals of the project are to improve pe-

destrian safety around Max Berg Park, which also borders Las Palmas Elementary School.

Overall, the plan would eliminate right turn only lanes at the corners of the park, fill them in and essentially expand the perimeter of the park, encircle the park with a sidewalk, add a walkway through the park with lighting, narrow the four wide streets that surround the park in an effort to calm traffic, while making crosswalks shorter, and add parking along Calle Puente, which is across from the school.

WHAT’S NEXT: Residents Larry Culbertson and Raad Ghantous spoke in opposition of the project, citing the park as one of the last historic landmarks of the city. Culbertson said that the proposed back-in diagonal parking could be potentially dangerous to pedestrians, while Ghantous said the project reshapes the park’s original oval plan. Other concerns raised regarded the removal of the fountains at the park, and the inclusion of a community room and community garden, among other changes initially requested by neighborhood residents of the Las Palmas Leadership Group at a City Council meeting earlier this month.

City Manager George Scarborough maintained that there will be an analysis that will include safety concerns and historical considerations within the engineering contract, while Councilmember Lori Donchak said the parking design is not finalized, and that neighborhood residents concerns go beyond the scope of the project. Those concerns have also been sent to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Donchak said.

Councilmember Joe Anderson said that the idea of back-in diagonal parking could actually improve safety once people get used to it.

The city will next host a public workshop to gain more comments, and help shape the focus of the project, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 10. at St. Clement’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 202 Avenida Aragon.

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…SC Pier Open for Memorial Day?

THE LATEST: After seven months of work, (Cont. on page 4)

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Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) rehabilitation and restoration the San Clemente Pier will reopen to the public this weekend, and just in time for Memorial Day. The estimated $2.8 million overhaul came in about $110,000 under budget, according to Associate Civil Engineer and Project Manager Amir Ilkhanipour. Battling through a tough series of winter storms, the contractor John S. Meek Company, Inc. still completed the project on time.

“I’d say everything went pretty well, and overcame some challenges in the sense that we had a tough winter,” Ilkhanipour said.

“Overall, we went through about two to three tough storms, and the contractor actually lost some scaffolding, but at no extra cost to city.

We lost about three to four weeks of construction time, but [TransSystems Corporation] made it up, and we’re able to complete the project on time. All in all, everything went pretty good, as we also tried to really keep the pier accessible as much as we could throughout construction.”

The Bait Shack at the end of the Pier was closed temporarily throughout construction and will likely look forward to operating without any other impingements, as will many other surrounding businesses.

Construction work included timber decking replacement (approximately half of the seaward portion), timber guard rails, timber stringers, timber bracing, timber pile replace-

ments, vinyl pile wraps, eight concrete piles under Fisherman’s Restaurant being replaced with 16 fiberglass composite piles, steel pile cap repairs, repair to protective coating on steel piling, beams and pile caps, installation of an active corrosion protection system, installation of new Pier light fixtures and poles, electrical upgrades and installation of a new sewer line.

The last major repairs on the Pier were performed in 2005. All monies for the pier project were accumulated and accounted for in the city’s Redevelopment Agency Fund and can only be used for specified purposes.

WHAT’S NEXT: Two items still need to be finished. Of the 14 light poles on the Pier, 13 will need to have lenses replaced after city staff found that the lenses, originally flat in design, will provide more lighting on the Pier if they are replaced in favor of an acorntype drop lens. The city should receive the lenses by May 28 in time for installation sometime early next week. The other item has to do with the active corrosion protection system, and a cable connection issue that goes from the ocean to the control panel on the top of the Pier. “The cable goes through a conduit to ocean, and it could be that the conduit is possibly broken, or there is something wrong with the cable,” Ilkhanipour said. “Either way we’ll need to have a diver go down and look to see where

disconnect is.”

FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org —DZ

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week San Clemente history gallery opens at Casa Romantica: A new San Clemente historic cultural center was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens May 24. The ceremony was attended by Tom Hanson, San Clemente founder Ole Hanson’s grandson, as well as Ole Hanson’s greatgranddaughter Liz Hanson Kuhns. Those in attendance at the ceremony and the “Meet the Authors” event applauded the Discovery Gallery, as well as the new gift shop.

The new gallery tells the story of the city and of the Casa’s landmark building—the former home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson—which sits atop a great piece of land that overlooks the Pacific Ocean at 415 Avenida Granada. Visitors can now learn more about the city’s history, the creation of Hanson’s “Spanish Village by the Sea” in 1925, and the evolution of his home over the years, which he initially built for his family in 1927. Within the gallery are photographs, maps, a seven-minute orientation video, artifacts and bronze busts of the city’s two most

prominent residents—Ole Hanson (18741940) and Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994). The gift shop also offers San Clemente-related souvenirs like picture books, mouse pads, coffee cups, reusable shopping bags, artwork, and a DVD with interviews of veterans retelling their stories at the Casa’s recent “Memories of WWII” exhibit. Casa Romantica is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and closed Mondays. General admission is $5.

Former SCHS cheerleader is Playboy Magazine’s June Playmate of the Month: 2009 San Clemente High School graduate and former cheerleader Katie Vernola is the Playmate of the Month for June, according to recent reports. The 18-year-old, who now resides in Huntington Beach, has been modeling for quite some time and said the opportunity to pose for the magazine was a “very quick process.” She cites major interests in gymnastics, surfing, wake boarding and cars.

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• “Click it or Ticket” campaign starts strong, offers stern warning to drivers: Early this week, law officers began a coordinated crackdown on unbuckled drivers and passengers. The two-week “Click It or Ticket” campaign is a concentrated enforcement effort of California’s seat-belt law. A recent news release issued by San Clemente Police Services announced that enforcement will be day and night. There will be no warnings associated with the enforcement, and drivers can expect to receive a ticket if they are not wearing a seatbelt. First-time violators could receive a fine of $142 and up to $445 if the violation involves an unbuckled child younger than 16.

According to authorities, even though 95 percent of Californians wear a seat-belt, they still account for more than 500,000 who don’t.

Authorities also say that wearing a seat belt increases the chances of surviving an auto crash by about 50 percent. • Fun entertainment set for Memorial Day ceremony at the Marine Monument: 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), along with the Andrew Sisters. So far 70 RSVP’s have been received from both World War II and Korean War Veterans, according to Councilman Wayne Eggleston. Sponsors for the band are the Marine Corps League and Rod’s Tree Service. • National Beach Safety Week is on: National Beach Safety Week is being celebrated from May 24 through May 31, and right into Memorial Day Weekend. This week is dedicated to raising awareness in aquatic environments. The city of San Clemente invites members of the public to visit the open house at Marine Safety Headquarters (located on the north side of the pier) on May 29 and May 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Local youth in particular will enjoy meeting the city’s professional, qualified lifeguard staff and touring the facility. This is a great way to obtain some first-hand ocean safety tips before the summer season begins.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, May 27 Apply to City Jobs Applications are now being accepted through Friday for positions on the City’s Planning Commission, Golf Course Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Human Affairs Committee, Coastal Advisory Committee, and City representative to the Downtown Business Association. Info: www.san-clemente.org.

Reading at the Library Author Deborah Sherrell reads the children’s book “Baby Lauren & Theodore” with a positive message about the environment. All ages are welcome; crafts and activities are designed for ages 5 and up. Call for times. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Community Resource Center Mental Health Committee 9 a.m. Meeting at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church to form a new wellness subcommittee. Please RSVP. 949.680.0516, sparmelee1@gmail.com

Growl Test Don’t be alarmed—the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will be testing sirens today through May 28. 949.366.6109, www.san-clemente.org.

Friday, May 28 San Clemente Historical Society Monthly Social 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Members & non-members invited to Historical Society meeting at Café Calypso. The new San Clemente Arcadia Book will be on sale, plus live music, info on helping with annual events, and food and drink for purchase. 114 Avenida Del Mar, www.sanclementehistoricalsociety.org

live music and more at the Community Center.

949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Park Semper Fi Ceremony 1:30 p.m. Gather at the Marine Monument to honor veterans. 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Tuesday, June 1 SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

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

Fun on the Run

Nance Bear’s Card Class

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.

10 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Make simple and useful greeting cards at the Senior Center. Please RSVP. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Monday, May 31

Toastmasters

Memorial Day Observance 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The city honors fallen soldiers with a wreath and floral presentation,

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

Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Children ages 3-5 are invited to the library Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and learning activities; sign-ups required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

French Conversation Club Toddlertime 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Children ages 2-3 are invited to the library Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and learning activities; sign-ups required.

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

Memorial Day & Birthday Celebration 12 p.m. Entertainment and more at

Wednesday, June 2

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

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

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

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

Thursday, June 3 Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m. The SC Chamber and Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique host the event. Member $10; potential member $20. 641 Camino de los Mares, A-110, www.scchamber.com.

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Farley Begins His Work New Capo leader has history of taking on challenging assignments

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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he headquarters of Anaheim Union High School District are in an old Fedmart, in an industrial part of that city just off the Santa Ana Freeway. Even Superintendent Joseph Farley admits his office, lined with dark wood paneling, looks more like a judge’s chambers than that of the chief executive of a 37,000-student school district.

It couldn’t be more different than the new office Farley will soon take up in the Capistrano Unified School District’s modern $44 million headquarters. That building is also just off the 5 freeway, but majestically sits above it, and Farley’s office will have sweeping views of the Capistrano Valley. And that building, like much in the CUSD, has been a source of, perhaps a symbol of, the political discord that has rocked the district for years.

Farley, a 38-year educator who has been at the helm at Anaheim for the last five years, was aware of the strife in Capistrano Unified, but just from what he read in the newspapers.

In an interview Monday, Farley, 59, said he recognizes he will face challenges from all sides. Internally, teachers and administrators are still healing from a five-day strike that ended less than a month ago, and externally, the Registrar of Voters is verifying 65,000 signatures submitted May 14 in support of recalling Trustees Ken Lopez Maddox and Mike Winsten. If that’s successful, Farley will see five of the seven trustees who hired him up for re-election in November.

And he’s the seventh superintendent at Capistrano Unified in four years.

Farley said he wasn’t really looking for a new job, but people told him he should consider Capistrano because his skills seemed a perfect match for what the district needed.

He has, after all, faced problems before.

When he was hired in Anaheim, Farley was the first outsider ever brought in to the run the school district, which was founded in 1888. He was the third superintendent there in as many years, and the Grand Jury was investigating Anaheim Union’s handling of a multi-million-dollar construction bond.

Under Farley’s watch, the Grand Jury wrote Anaheim’s work to address the issue was a model for others.

In his previous job, as Deputy Superintendent for Oceanside Unified, Farley helped take the district from among San Diego County’s lowest-performing to one of its most respected.

“I have consistently went into a school department or a district that needed to make some improvements,” Farley said. “More typically improvements concerned instruction or student achievement, and that isn’t the case in Capistrano Unified, but if you know the history of Anaheim, it was pretty needed five years ago…there were a whole number of issues, and now five years later, those are resolved.”

While it’s easy to measure success through student test scores, quantifying success in addressing some of Capistrano’s core issues— regaining widespread public trust—isn’t as easily measured.

“There’s no score for staff morale and community support,” Farley said. “But I would tell you the buzz around a principal or a superintendent or a new leader, sometimes it has some credibility to it. My hope would be the force of my personality or my approach

Joseph Farley, superintendent of Anaheim Union High School District, will take the helm at Capistrano Unified on July 1. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

to things, sometime in the first year, people will trust me and know I’m credible that I will tell them how things are, whether it’s good, bad or ugly. And hopefully that will turn around that sentiment in the community.”

His focus? It’s plain to see on the walls of that old Fedmart building in Anaheim: Students. The walls of the building, the walls of that wood-paneled office, are lined with large photographs of students. Anaheim Union picks a student ambassador from each school, buys them a suit, and relies on the students to introduce special events.

“This has been a hard school year for a lot of people. The issues associated with balancing the Capistrano budget and aftermath for that, were very difficult for lots of people, regardless of which side you were on … I think it’d be naïve to not acknowledge that,” he said. “I want to encourage people to come together and work together and figure out where consensus points are as we move ahead. I think the integrity of the system is defined on how we do that very thing. We know what collaboration looks like, and that’s what we need to model for our kids as we sort through our differences that we have right now. I think that’s possible.

Communication, he said, is key. He hosts mini-forums regularly across his district.

More than 40 this year alone.

“One of the things I do here—it’s served me well—I use this phrase … ‘we have to teach the underlying concepts and the fundamental reasons for everything we’re doing.’”

That’s the message he’s begun to share as he begins to get to know Capistrano community and parent leaders. Farley spoke to the Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs

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earlier this month and will also speak at the Teacher of the Year celebration in San Juan Capistrano on June 15.

Vicki Soderberg, president of the 2,200member Capistrano Unified Education Association, noted that was happening before Farley officially starts his job, for which he will be paid $298,000 a year in a four-year contract.

“I thought that was very nice of him,” Soderberg said. “It seems like he’s really interested in jumping right in.”

Because some of the board’s strongest supporters, from the “reform” committee, have blamed the union for the district’s financial problems and said the teachers are trying to take over the district, there was fear the new superintendent would not be open to the associations. And another question Farley has heard since the announcement of his new post: Does he have any link to the Education Alliance, a conservative group that also supported the current board of trustees. His answer: None. He’d barely heard of them before seeing them connected with the CUSD strife.

But Soderberg said she’s spoken to her counterparts in Anaheim Unified, as well as the California Teachers Association representative from that area. “They’re both very sad to see him leave,” she said.

“That’s good for us if they are sad to see him leaving.”

She also spoke to Farley on the telephone. He called her.

“We had a nice conversation,” she said.

“It was a short conversation. He called to say hello and introduce himself and I thought that was pretty nice of him to do that, to reach out that way. I think that says something about the kind of person he is.”

But, in the wake of seeing superintendent after superintendent over the past few years, Soderberg had a final thought: “I don’t think he’s going to get a free pass from teachers.

He’ll have to earn it,” she said. “In the end, it’s not what a person says, it’s what he does.”

Mission Viejo Parent Fran Sdao, who is active in PTA and heard Farley speak at a recent meeting of PTA leaders from across the district, said she is cautiously optimistic.

“Dr. Farley comes highly recommended by parents who have worked with him. I am very encouraged by that and am hopeful that he will recognize the value of parent involvement and our contributions to CUSD,” Sdao said. “He is well aware of the urgency to address the need to create an open, transparent and respectful relationship between the district and the community. I hope that he will be more inclusive of a broad stakeholder base to help him as he learns about the district and makes plans to move forward.”

Farley just asks for time.

“I know there are extraordinary expectations for me coming in as a new superintendent. I will have a lot to do with improving, turning around, enhancing, strengthening community support for that central office leadership but it can’t be done by me alone,” Farley said. “I think it has to be the community, parents, staff, associations all working together to bring a sense of support and order for this wonderful school district.

“This district has incredible test scores… beautiful schools in beautiful communities.

They have incredible parent support in the schools. I think we have to begin there and really focus on what we’re doing right for kids and let that be impetus for moving beyond some of the conflict we’ve had lately.”

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Great Eats at a Local Favorite Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta celebrates 30 years in town

By Heather Turney San Clemente Times

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or many people, locals and travelers alike, Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant in San Clemente is more than just a place to grab a bite to eat.

Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta, admired for its delicious food, comfortable family atmosphere and friendly staff, celebrated its 30-year anniversary on May 22.

During the anniversary celebration, the price of spaghetti was rolled back to $2.99, the price when the restaurant first opened, and patrons were entertained by live music.

Sonny’s restaurant started when Sonny Genovese took a chance and purchased the restaurant in 1980. Genovese learned to cook by working as a cook in his parent’s restaurant and as a cook in the Navy. He proves his dedication to the restaurant by making the sauces each morning, seven days a week, before the restaurant opens. “You have to work hard,” Genovese said.

Genovese’s hard work and dedication are mirrored in the restaurant staff, many of which have worked for the restaurant for more than 20 years. And many of the restaurant employees are also Genovese’s children and grandchildren.

“Everyone has fun working here, they never leave,” Genovese said. “This is a family place.”

Julie Ragenovich, owner of the restaurant and daughter of Genovese, said people love Sonny’s Restaurant because of its consistency.

“People can come here year after year and still expect to see the same friendly faces and the same incredible food,” Ragenovich said.

Sonny’s offers a variety of menu choices, including favorites like eggplant parmesan, lasagna, Chicken Christina and crab stuffed shells. With a diverse and plentiful menu selection, Sonny’s attracts customers from all over the world. Ragenovich said the restaurant is a staple for Italian food in San Clem-

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

Monday, May 24 DISTURBANCE Avenida San Antonio, 100 Block (10:53 p.m.)

An informant called authorities when their neighbors started moving their furniture too loudly. Good thing a piano was not dropped.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Pico, 700 Block (10:14 p.m.) A subject behind SCHS began to wildly fling trashcans at the walls of the school and was banging weights in the weight room. An

ente for locals as well as tourists.

Dennis and Ariane Richens of San Clemente have frequented Sonny’s for 20 years.

The couple consider themselves the biggest Sonny’s fans on the planet and eats at the restaurant at least once a week.

“It’s so good, we can’t eat Italian food anywhere else,” Dennis Richens said. The margarita pizza and the Chicken Christina are the Richens’ favorite items on the menu.

The couple also enjoys the ability to buy Sonny’s sauce and salad dressing so they can eat Sonny’s food at home with their family.

The Richens not only love the food, but also enjoy the friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. “It’s warm and cozy and it feels like you’re at home when you’re here,” Ariane said.

Ragenovich said she appreciates the support of Sonny’s devoted customers and always welcomes newcomers to the restaurant.

Since the restaurant’s beginning, Genovese and Ragenovich have enjoyed watching the business flourish. Through the dedication and hard work of its staff, Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta has survived the test of time and has grown to be a local icon.

“It’s been a lot of thrills,” Genovese said. SC

Julie Ragenovich and Sonny Genovese. Photo by Heather Turney

“People can come here year after year and still expect to see the same friendly faces and the same incredible food.”

—Julie Ragenovich informant called authorities to stop the rampage and blaring music the subject was playing. He was also clad in orange.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Mariposa, 200 Block (10:07 p.m.) A mother called authorities because her 40-year-old son was being rude to her. During the call the operator could hear the son yell, “She’s attacking me!” The man was described as being 5’11, skinny with a shaved head with black shirts and a matching pair of pants.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE East Avenida San Gabriel / Avenida Pablo (8:08 p.m.) According to a sheriff’s report, a group of subjects inside a gray Toyota Camry were up to no good because they were “lighting something and holding it to their mouths.”

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKOWN INJURIES North El Camino Real / Avenida Pico (6:28 p.m.) A elderly man was found in front of a surf shop in his car. However, the white sedan had all of its air bags deployed and it was unknown if the man was hurt.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Borrego, 300 Block (3:01 p.m.) A mother called informants when she found a recording device that was placed into her

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daughter’s backpack. It is unknown who put it there or why.

employee the car had unknown Pennsylvania plates.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES North El Camino Real / Marquita (2:33 p.m.) An informant called authorities when they saw two juveniles on skateboards in tank tops and baggies in their hands.

According to the sheriff’s report, the caller suspected the girls of selling drugs to people on the corner of the street.

DISTURBANCE Chiquita, 100 Block (1:10 a.m.) A child called deputies because their father was threatening to kill the child’s mother. According to the child he didn’t believe that the father had any weapons on him because they were locked away in a bedroom. Authorities were dispatched and cleared the dispute, forcing the father to leave. No one was injured.

DISTURBANCE Avenida La Pata, 100 Block (1:11 p.m.) An employee of a business called authorities when they saw a man urinating in front of the business. After he was done, the man zipped his pants and sped off in his champagne-colored SUV. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (12:58 p.m.)

A resident called authorities because a fresh home-baked pizza was stolen from their home. It is unclear if the pizza was pepperoni or another flavor.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Avenida Pico, 600 Block (7:15 a.m.) An employee of a restaurant called authorities because a car was parked behind the business for over 10 days. According to the

Sunday, May 23 BRANDISHING A WEAPON Avenida Ramona, 0 Block (7:47 p.m.) A couple walked together in front of a lodge when two males confronted them and pulled a knife. The informant who was watching the confrontation told the man who brandished the knife to put it away. Amazingly, he complied and deputies were dispatched to ensure no one would be injured.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES East Avenida Palizada / Freeway-5 (6:35 p.m.)

An informant called deputies when four to five females were seen carrying a “no parking” sign under the freeway. It is unknown why they took the sign or what their motives were.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

The American Red Cross of Orange County is offering five Babysitter’s Boot Camps this summer to help babysitters find jobs and do them properly. The Boot Camp combines American Red Cross training with information that babysitters need to know to be prepared and professional. Handson activities, videos, role-plays and lively discussions will be used to help potential babysitters learn how to safely supervise infants and children. Participants will gain certifications in CPR, First Aid and babysitting and learn how to perform basic childcare skills such as feeding and diapering.

Other topics include how to choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys and how to handle discipline issues. Babysitter Boot Camp sessions are available beginning June 21, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23.

The five-day program is geared toward 11 to 15 year olds and runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Cost for the course is $150. For more information or to register, contact Matt Catanzaro at 714.481.5346 or mcatanzaro@ oc-redcross.org.

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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. u

San Clemente’s Steve Streger was recognized by the Recreation & Senior Services Department at the California Park & Recreation Society District Ten Awards and Installation Dinner at the Laguna Hills Community Center in April as its outstanding community volunteer. Streger received this recognition due to his dedication to the Newport Beach Coed Soccer League. Under his leadership, the program now maintains a membership of nearly 1,000 players. His 1,200 hours of donated service since 2008 is the main reason that the Newport Beach Coed Soccer league is the largest of its kind in the state.

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Sarah Anderson (center), along with her mother Debby (left), and Sue Kendall, the Education and Philanthropy Chairman. Courtesy photo

P.E.O. Chapter OR of San Clemente held a recent omelet brunch at the home of Geoff and Helen Gilchrist and honored San Clemente High’s Sarah Anderson and her mother, Debby. Sarah was presented with a $1,000 Chapter Sponsored Scholarship at the brunch by Sue Kendall, Education and Philanthropy Chairman. Sarah will graduate from San Clemente High School in June, 2010 and will be attending Orange Coast College in the fall. Sarah loves photography and journalism and plans to pursue a career as a photojournalist. P.E.O is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. The purposes of P.E.O. are accomplished through international, state, and local projects. u

Woodcrafters will host an artists’ reception June 5 at 6 p.m. featuring some very talented local artists. “Art in unexpected places” is the theme. More information is available from Marvin Dennis at 949.498.0739 or by visiting www.woodcraftersintl.com. u

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting the families of junior enlisted military personnel, recently awarded first place in the first- and second-grade category of its annual essay contest, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, to San Clemente first grader Michael Canahui. Third grader Connor Reid, also of San Clemente, was awarded first place in the third- and fourth-grade category of the essay contest “My Military Hero.” Winners were announced at a luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during Military Appreciation Month. Both will receive a $500 U.S. savings bond. For a complete list of art and essay contest winners, and to view the winning entries, please visit the 2010 Recognition Luncheon online pressroom at www.asymca.org/press.

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Francesca de Vicente. Courtesy photo

Francesca de Vicente, a fourth grader from San Clemente, was one of 14 third-fourth-and fifth-grade students from St. Anne School to recently graduate from “Foods Around the World,” a 10-week-long series of children’s cooking classes taught by Chef Azmin Ghahreman, owner of Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire at School. Throughout the program, students took a culinary trip around the world, studying other countries and cultures and learning about new flavors, textures and experiences, while building healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. u

San Clemente’s Nancy Egan is one of the featured artists in The Art Lovers’ Cookbook, which debuted with a signing at The Artist Eye Gallery in Laguna Beach on May 21. Those who attended the signing were treated to tastes of food from the book. To find out more about Egan’s work visit www.nancyegan.com.

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The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area has kicked off its annual “It Just Takes One” campaign by introducing six “Kid Kaptains” to their board of directors during their last board meeting. The campaign will raise funds for the Club’s after-school programs and services for youth, ages 6-18, living in San Clemente and surrounding communities. The campaign seeks donations primarily from businesses and individuals. Serving as the campaign’s chair is board President Mike Burke. The campaign’s goal is to raise $195,000 for the Club’s annual operating budget. To make a donation or to volunteer, contact the Boys & Girls Club office at 949.492.9986 or visit www.begreatsanclemente.org.

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On May 27 at 9 a.m. a Wellness Committee is being formed at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church to meet the health needs of residents and development of resources (classes, services, etc.) that may be offered at the San Clemente Collaborative or at other sites in town. Those interested should contact Susan Parmelee at sparmelee1@gmail.com to RSVP or to be included on her email notification list. More information is available from Leslie Davis, Senior Housing Coordinator for the City of San Clemente, at 949.361.6188.

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The Hawaiian Surf Club of San Onofre will host its 19th Annual Polynesian Festival and Luau May 29 at the San Clemente Community Center, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Polynesian Festival will open to the public with no admission charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be on-going entertainment and special demonstrations throughout the day, Polynesian arts and crafts, clothing, music products, books, special workshops, an antique Surfer Woody car exhibit, California Surf Museum exhibit, Surfrider Foundation information booth, delicious Hawaiian food plate lunches, soft drinks and other special activities. The doors for the Luau feast will open at 5 p.m. Tickets for the Luau feast are $25 for adults and $10 for children 11 and under.

For advance ticket purchase, call Dan O’Dowd at 714.396.0475. Tickets are also available during the day event at their club booth and at the door on night of event. More information is also available at www.hawaiiansurfclub.com.

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William Hutchinson, 14, of San Clemente, an eighth-grade student at Shorecliffs Middle School, won first place in the California State History Day competition held May 8-9 in Pasadena. Hutchinson represented Orange County in the statewide event that drew more than 1,000 competitors from across California. The students at the state finals had previously won county History Day competitions held throughout the year.

This year’s theme was “Innovations in History.”

The title of Hutchison’s championship entry, in the junior historical paper William Hutchinson. Courtesy photo category, was “The Sanitation Revolution: The Innovation of Sewers and Indoor Plumbing in the 19th and 20th Centuries.” His coach for the event is veteran Shorecliffs history teacher Bryan Campbell. Hutchinson will travel to Washington, DC with more than 20 other winners from California, to compete in the National History Day championships to be held at the University of Maryland June 13-17. For more information, contact Shorecliffs Middle School at 949.498.1660, the California History Day organizers at 213.316.2125 or the National History Day headquarters at 301.314.9739. u

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The San Clemente Garden Club will have its 2010 Garden Tour of six specially selected coastal gardens June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided garden tour provides a variety of ideas for different landscaping styles, plant selections, hardscape materials and “water wise” gardening. Last year, the tour hosted over 600 visitors coming from five counties for a day in the garden.

This year, three gardens from San Clemente and three from San Juan Capistrano will be featured. Tickets for the 2010 Garden Tour are available for $25 until June 4, and on the day of the tour, at 2410 S. Ola Vista, for $30 each. Tickets may be purchased by mailing in the order form available at www.sanclementegardenclub.com or may be purchased on-line at the site. For information, contact Mary Mohr at 949.498.2818 or go4mohr@ cox.net.

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The San Clemente Art Association will have its 9th Annual Paint San Clemente Plein Air Competition June 19-26. Next month, more than 100 plein air artists from all over the world will descend upon San Clemente to “paint the town,” capturing San Clemente’s scenery on canvas and compete for $13,000 in prizes. By the end of that week, over 200 paintings will be available for purchase—before the paint has even dried. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission is free. For information contact the San Clemente Art Gallery at 949.492.7175 or Pam Hill at 949.369.0260. u

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By Jim Kempton than long-term strategic development has not proven such a good idea. Companies worry about their stock price value rather than whether their core competency is being maximized. Growth fuels shortterm stock prices, and so becomes the dominant focus for many public companies.

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more brands (like consumers convinced they need more things.) The danger is that acquisition can become the only method of growth to keep the stock price rising ever higher. The real qualities of a great business get lost in the process—until the corporation purchases assets that turns out to be bad. Then the stock (and the parent corporation) is in real trouble. This is what many banks did over the last decade. It is what local OC surf icon Quiksilver did when it bought Rossignol, a 50-year-old French ski company that had no real relation to the corporate culture of the parent surf brand, and couldn’t assimilate quickly enough for the rapacious expectations of shareholders.

Like Lehman Brothers, the Soviet Empire or a gluttonous gourmand, you can grow into an unhealthy, overextended or dysfunctional entity quite easily. Bigger (as we painfully learned two years ago) is not always better. Have Americans learned from this or will we return to our previous and perilous ways?

San Clemente is in the same boat, living with the same limitations. Creating our future will require making decisions about how big we want to get, and how we want to grow.

We should be careful as a city not to take on short term benefits that engender long term costs. But we

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should never fear taking risks, capitalizing on our strengths and reaching for the best we can be. We should support and respect the businesses and citizens that have ideas about how to not only provide good products and services for us but how to make our lives safer, healthier, and more enjoyable. Putting resources in the hands of visionaries—now that would be a capital idea.

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Letters to the Editor WHAT SAFE ROUTES? John Koch, San Clemente

After having read recent articles regarding the proposed changes to the Max Berg Park, I just have to take the time to make comments regarding this nonsense. We are informed that the city won a $594,000 grant from California’s “Safe Routes to School” program.

Not only is this ludicrous, but somebody had to commit questionable claims to win this award. First off, every street from De La Grullo south to Miramar in both the 100 and 200 blocks have had sidewalks installed with both grant money and funds from the street assessment district. The two north/south streets, Camino Real and Calle Puente have sidewalks from De La Grullo to Miramar and Palizada. What confirms the lies is the fact that the four streets around the park, Avenida Aragon, Calle Puente, Del Poniente and Prado all have sidewalks that are from 8 to 10 feet wide in the 100 block which is the route to the school.

Would someone please tell me how reducing four streets from 35 feet wide to 30 feet wide to install sidewalks would allow for any route to school better that the sidewalks already installed.

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Due to the other facilities in this area, safety and parking are critical, why would you make it worse just to offer something that our human resource group wants?

Many years ago when the city received a grant for $760,000 to restore the park, they did a fair job with a new restroom, and sand lots with swings and slides. The other structures are a joke and just allow skateboarders to do their damage as usual.

The real sad thing is: They did away with the famous ‘Rose Garden’ and would not restore the two tile fountains to an operating condition. Now they want to destroy the original historic shape and add multiple sidewalks to or through the park for the convenience of a few, not children on their way to school.

To justify a “Safe Routes to School” grant, why not just widen the five blocks of the 3-foot sidewalk on Calle Puente to 8 feet?

NORTH BEACH FLAWS IGNORED Charles Mann, San Clemente

The Planning Commission meeting on May 19 demonstrates that six Planning Commissioners should resign

immediately. They had the audacity to approve the LAB draft EIR (Environmental Impact Report) when they ignored all the fatal flaws, omissions and what appears to be intentional misrepresentations of the project.

This is the same Planning Commission that approved the Pacific Golf Housing development that the residents stopped.

This is the same group that turned down Measure V for open space that the residents approved.

Two of the commissioners said that we have excess parking in North Beach and therefore the LAB doesn’t have to build and pay what is required by our city code. These are the same two commissioners that said we had excess open space in our city and we should build more houses. One of the commissioners said that the LAB would improve the water quality and forgot to look at the additional pollution with 3,500 more cars every day in an already congested area. One of the commissioners said that the extra traffic caused in North Beach by the LAB would be vibrant, but when his neighbor wanted to build one home next to him, he argued that the additional traffic (of one home) would ruin the “village character of his neighborhood.” One of the commissioners was fined for not properly disclosing information at a prior meeting. Another www.sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) commissioner suggested that clean restrooms are important and she finds the current ones a deterrent to visiting North Beach. So, our thinking is so impoverished that we believe that in order to clean the bathrooms at North Beach we have to sell public beachfront property and obstructed ocean views? Talk about constipated minds! Only one of the commissioners, Brenda Miller, appeared to have done her homework and questioned the major problems that the LAB would have on the view corridors, parking and traffic, hurting the residents that go to the Beach Club for exercise and all the thousands that use the trail and beaches.

This project is the one that had a narrow margin win with measure W, an advisory vote, because the city made it sound like it was going to fix North Beach. The current proposal for the LAB is nothing like what was on measure W. The bad news is that the proposed parking is now worse and the LAB wants the residents’ tax dollars to pay for his parking.

Last night the developer said that there would be 400 new employees at the project, which means that we will actually have even less parking and more traffic than what he stated on the EIR. Let us be judicious and selective on the projects that are allowed in our Village. The new Target went through smoothly with no opposition, because it was the right project in the right place. The LAB in my opinion is the wrong project in the wrong place and the planning commissioners, six of them, are wrong also and have to be replaced. Enough, we need good commissioners that look after the residents’ best interest; not that of out of town developers. We need major reform. Kick the bad guys out. The residents are getting restless.

EIR DO-OVER NEEDED Tom Barnes, San Clemente

The City Council of San Clemente needs to reject the fatally flawed Environmental Impact Report on the LAB Development Project of North Beach. Far too many essential issues are not covered or are misconstrued in this incomplete and inaccurate report. A bad EIR is worse than no EIR at all and this one certainly qualifies as a bad EIR. For example, how can you have an EIR that ignores recreation as an element calling it “insignificant and irrelevant?”

Just when did recreation at the beach become “insignificant and irrelevant?”

Another major omission is the failure to deal with the issue of population. Just who determined that population at the beach was “insignificant and irrelevant.” As the build-out in South Orange County continues despite the economic downturn, the need for close-in beach access will accelerate, not decrease. Removing 107 close-in beach parking spaces and replacing them with remote parking lot is not an answer to the best utilization of beach resources by a burgeoning population.

The greatest weakness of the EIR is assuming that parking places 17 football fields away from the beach have the same value as parking places less than one football field away.

Just because there are more of these does not make them equivalent. When I go to the butcher and ask for a 16-ounce Porterhouse steak and he offers me 10 lbs. of horsemeat instead, because I am getting more. I do not accept this deal.

More is not better. Better is better. Parking spaces less than one football field away are better than more spaces 17 football fields away. The EIR fails to address this discrepancy. Finally,

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the City of San Clemente owns the close-in parking spaces, they do not have to buy them.

As for the view corridor analysis not only does the EIR commit a glaring error of omission by not taking photographs from the actual view corridor but they compound this error by using doctored photographs. “Cooking the books” is what the EIR has done regarding the view corridor. In another doctored photograph the EIR has actually moved a large tree several car lengths away in order to make it seem that there is more view than there actually is after the building of 51,000 square feet retail/office space.

The narrowing of Deshecha to accommodate perpendicular parking is another fatal flaw in the EIR. In doing this, a critical section of the Pacific Coast Bike Trail will almost be obliterated. Instead of encouraging bike use this parking situation discourages it.

Because this project is depicted only through flat drawings that can and are manipulated, there is no real sense of what the project would be like. Any other project of this magnitude in the coastal zone would have a full-scale model.

None is provided. In the five years this project has been talked about it is curious that no model has been built. If it is such a great project, why no model?

The language of the EIR consists of glittering generalities, empty phrases, and other expressions of “word vapor” that permeate the document. If my students wrote with such imprecision I would return the paper to them with the words INADEQUATE/ DO OVER. I say the same to this EIR, it is inadequate and it needs a do-over.

NORTH BEACH PARKING TRIANGLE BELONGS TO RESIDENTS Ed and Barbara Brocknau, San Clemente

Dear City Council Members—Our congratulations to the Sadeghis for what we understand was a new beginning for the Casino ballroom on New Year’s Eve. What a terrific start for the new year with more to come.

We also see cleanup and maintenance such as painting and manicuring the lawn and the like. This is great to see.

Parking variance shouldn’t be a problem at all. There should be plenty of shared parking for the Casino, Metrolink, beachgoers, beach trail, Ichibiri, the Beach Club and Miramar, if that ever gets off the ground, right there in the city owned triangle North Beach parking area as well as the additional City owned lots available on El Camino. Things are looking up for North Beach.

Oh, wait a minute. The Sadeghis want to plow under the triangle parking area and put in a bunch of commercial units where the most convenient parking is now. When you get a

chance, visit the North Beach triangle parking area and take a look at the story poles. Looks like a view blocker to us.

What is really irritating is that at one of the recent City Council meetings it was revealed that the project, at best, wouldn’t be a profitable venture for over 10 years. And that’s without considering the cost of the triangle property to the developer. Or is that going to be a freebie?

As I understand it, the City has spent over $600K on this project. And for what? A negative cash flow? Not a sound business venture as we see it.

And what is this about having amplified entertainment?

That should go over big with the locals. We think it is time to realize what an impracticable concept Playa del Norte is and drop it before any more damage is done.

You want to shape up North Beach? Fine. Who doesn’t?

Give Kalani Coffee, 7-11 and the surf shop some encouragement to get more into the Spanish Revival look with tax incentives or the like, finish the city owned El Camino property for additional parking, encourage the Miramar property owners to remove the “Bowling Alley” (as it’s long gone) which will provide for additional Miramar parking as well as sharing the triangle parking with the Casino Ichibiri and the Beach Club.

What’s the problem? Let’s stop trying to put 10 pounds of whatever into a five pound sack.

You still want to put in the LAB development? Fine.

Replace the existing triangle parking with underground parking like the LAB folks said they would do at the start.

Too expensive? Not practical? Then drop the LAB project, encourage the upgrades and leave the North Beach parking triangle alone. It belongs to the residents of San Clemente not the City Council.

So far we haven’t mentioned the auto, truck, bicycle, bus, tricycle, strollers, beach toy haulers and foot traffic chaos that’s surely going to happen with this type of over development. Think the pier bowl is hectic? Just imagine, if you can, the vehicle traffic mess at North Beach with the additional traffic signals that will be installed. Keep in mind the continuous expense of 24/7 live person monitoring (review the North Beach traffic study) the new signals will require.

Would you please take a few moments to explain to us just what positive advantage, if any, this will do for us and our neighbors?

Think about what you are doing.

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Dana Point 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.

Roach’s Corner

9 p.m. Free live music at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.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.

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Memorial Day in San Clemente

Join San Clemente community leaders this Memorial Day for an opportunity to commemorate our fallen soldiers of war on May 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the San Clemente Community Center at 100 N. Calle Seville. Captain Isaac Moore will be the featured keynote speaker and will share insight on behalf of today’s young Marines and Marines returning home. His many decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Courtesy photo Medal with Gold Star and the Combat Action Ribbon. In addition to Captain Moore, 1st Sgt. Robert Palecheck will present topics including why Memorial Day is important, his personal experiences with the Marines lost during deployments and the sacrifice of service. His personal decorations include Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star,

Live Music Cruise

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.

The Jive Ass Nobodies & Special Guest 9 p.m. “Rock Night” concert at OC Tavern. Tickets $10.

2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Dread Zeppelin

8 p.m. Musical group portraying Bob Marley, Elvis and “Zep” from Led Zeppelin at The Coach House, also with Instigator and Suburban Skies. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

The Trip

8 p.m.–11 p.m. Top hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www. saltcreekgrille.com.

The Drop

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

Red X Reggae with Smoothie Jones

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.

Joint Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Combat Action Ribbon with Gold Star.

Along with these decorated speakers, Mayor Jim Dahl will present the welcome address and Chief of Police Services Paul D’Auria will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Other highlights include color guards from Sons of the American Revolution in full uniform dress, San Clemente High School Orchestra, San Onofre Elementary School students singing and sharing personal stories, professional singer Bill O’Neill leading the American National Anthem along with the return of the traditional bagpipers and taps buglers. For more information, call 949.361.8264.

Jennifer Corday

9 p.m. It’s 80’s night at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Flock of 80’s

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Hits from the ‘80s at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real

8 p.m. Classic American band at The Coach House joined by Tom Moyer and The Fallen Stars. Tickets $10. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Campfire Program

8 p.m.-9 p.m. Fun and learning at Caspers Wilderness Park. Free.

33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com.

sunday30 forecast: sunny • high: 72° low: 55°

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.

KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival

7.30 p.m. Fun and games for $5 per person at Molly Blooms with proceeds benefiting local charities. 2391 S. El Camino, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

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3 p.m. More than 40 artists including big stars perform contemporary jazz at the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park for the Saddleback College radio station event. Advance tickets begin at $45.

24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.ksbr.org.

Nathan James

forecast: sunny • high: 69° low: 54°

Marine Wildlife Cruise

Trivia Night

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

friday28 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 64° low: 50°

Summer Picks Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Celebrate summer with San Clemente Wine Company. Welcoming Brian Cokas, sommelier, who will be pouring his favorite picks for the summer. A few bottles will be raffled off! $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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 $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 714.369.0475, www.hawaiiansurfclub.com.

Circus Vargas

Tomorrow’s Artists Today

Grossology

Elliot

Bayou Brothers

Sound Cake

9:30 p.m. Live band at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant.

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

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

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

7 p.m.–11 p.m. The artist plays new material at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Jazz & Champagne Brunch

1:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. The brand-new circus show under the big tent that the whole family will enjoy. Admission $15-$55. Runs through June 7. The OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 877.468.3861, www.circusvargas.org.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica art exhibit featuring more than 200 works of art by San Clemente High, Bernice Ayer and Shorecliffs Middle School students. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Music and Aloha

1 p.m. Educational journey on the sea looking for marine wildlife with the Ocean Institute. Call for prices. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore why the body produces “gross stuff” at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Flying 57’s

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

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.

“An Evening With Rita Rudner”

Surfin Safari

8 p.m. The accomplished actress, screenwriter, author and comedian brings her comedy to The Laguna Playhouse.

Tickets $45-$55. 606 Laguna Canyon Road, LB, 949.497.ARTS, www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

8 p.m. Tribute to The Beach Boys at The Coach House also featuring The Byrds Collective. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Danielle Juncal

Vue at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott RATE IT!

25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.487.7516, www.lagunacliffs.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Californian cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: Blackened Ahi Tuna Within the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Vue masterfully prepares a diverse menu of exquisite and flavorful dishes that reflect the diversity within Californian cuisine. Large windows allow natural light to flood the dining area while also revealing an expansive ocean view. Vue, as well as its upstairs counterpart, the OverVue, boasts the freshest, highest quality ingredients, combined to create innovative taste sensations. “Cooking is not just how well one can cook according to a recipe. It is how you can be inspired and work with the items you have that are in season,” Erasimo Rodriguez, executive sous chef, said. Perhaps one of the most enjoyable characteristics unique to the OverVue is its Tapas menu. The tapas, Spanish for “lids,” are smaller portions of food meant for sharing, including intricate yet bite-sized dishes such as the Manchengo and Chorize Flatbread with blueberries, pineapples and pesto. Meanwhile, larger meals are available as well, like the Blackened Ahi Tuna, accompanied by tempura enoki, wasabi caviar, and mango puree. “We all know that Mother Nature is perfect. But in my kitchen, Mother Nature is not perfect; we make it perfect. It’s all about creating balance with what you are working with,” Rodriguez said. Be it a relaxing morning brunch, a few casual appetizers, or an elaborate dinner, any and all food cravings are satisfied by the chefs at the Vue.

Vue. Photo by Danielle Juncal

PRICE RANGE: $10 to $40 PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards RESERVATIONS: Recommended HOURS: OverVue 11 a.m. to midnight everyday; Vue 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. everyday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and rate your overall experience.

We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the SC Times.

Last week online voters gave

Jacobi’s on the Alley

102 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.361.9586 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5 then share your thoughts on the SC Times forums.

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wednesday02 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 70° low: 55°

forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 54°

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.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three 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.

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.

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.

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.

tuesday01 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 54°

TRIVIA TUESDAY

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Taylor Lampert Real Estate Services hosts games with happy hour all night at Irons. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

ZORRO UNMASKED

10 a.m.-4 p.m. New exhibit at Mission SJC showcasing the cinematic history of Zorro from films and television with historic props and more. Runs daily through August 31. Admission $5–$9.

26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

COUNTRY DANCIN’

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.

BENNY

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

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KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

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

OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET

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

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, San Clemente, 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: JUNE 3–6

DANA POINT HARBOR BOAT SHOW

12 p.m.-7 p.m. The annual event runs through Sunday and features new and used boats, tons of products, events and much more. Begins at 10 a.m. Sat & Sun. General admission $12.

323.655.2010, www.danaboatshow.com.

UPCOMING: JUNE 5

“ART IN UNEXPECTED PLACES” RECEPTION 6 p.m. Woodcrafter Intl Inc. hosts an anniversary art event featuring four local female artists. Open to the public. Art show runs through June 26. 946-C Calle Amanecer, San Clemente, 949.498.0793, www.woodcraftersintl.com.

ANNUAL SC GARDEN TOUR

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour of six coastal gardens in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente and learn about garden styles, horticulture, hardscape and entertaining area ideas.

Tickets $25. More info at www.sanclementegardenclub.com.

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

Have an event?

Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com

ON STAGE

Heather McDonald of the Chelsea Handler Show With Sarah Colonna

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eather McDonald, along with Sarah Colonna, will perform her standup comedy at The Coach House on Saturday, June 6. McDonald is best known for her work on the Chelsea Lately show, where she writes, acts and produces. We caught up with McDonald via e-mail in New York City, where she hosted the 2nd Annual Blossom Ball for Endometriosis.

Have you performed at the Coach House in the past?

No, I have not but I have been to the San Juan Capistrano Mission because I’m Catholic. Does that count?

What can we expect in your show at the Coach House?

Sarah will start the show and do around 25 to 30 minutes and then I’ll come out and do an hour. We will drink together after and take pictures with anyone Courtesy photo who wants one.

Besides my fascination with pop culture and impersonating reality TV stars, I talk a lot about being a wife, mom and stepmother.

Your impersonations are hilarious. Celine Dion, Drew Barrymore, Sarah Palin and a host of others are all spot on. Which is your favorite?

I love doing Drew Barrymore, however people really do think I look like Celine Dion so she’s fun to whip out in an elevator. I love doing various Real Housewives too.

How did you get your start in the business?

I was raised just outside of LA in the San Fernando Valley and therefore quite jaded about the entertainment business.

I was afraid if I majored in theater I’d be a waitress at 27, not that there is anything wrong with that…So, against my parents’ better judgment I majored in Business and Communications at USC. I talk a lot about this in my book “You’ll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again” in stores June 8.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at The Coach House by calling 949.496.7935 or online by visiting www.thecoachhouse.com. SC —A.J. Bardzilowski www.sanclementetimes.com

May 28–31

SPECIALS EACH DAY THURSDAY

We would like to recognize those who have been a part of the Dana Point Boat Show for 10 Years!

FREE Admission

FRIDAY $1 FRIDAY - $1 Admission, $1 Hot Dogs, $1 Beer, $1 Soda

SATURDAY & SUNDAY $3 OFF with COUPON (See flier or visit www.danaboatshow.com)

OC Sailing and Event Center Public Docks 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, CA 92629 Dana Point Harbor is right off the I-5, centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

The Boat Show is an easy drive with plenty of FREE parking and FREE show shuttle service.

866.374.2628 www.danaboatshow.com

EASY TO FIND

EASY TO FIND: 34451 Ensenada Place DANA POINT HARBOR is right off the I-5, centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. The BOAT SHOW is an easy drive with plenty of FREE parking and FREE show shuttle service.

EVENT SCHEDULE THURSDAY Noon Wyland Glass Painting Series, Film 1 p.m. Greening California’s Schools - Peter Phinney 1:30 p.m. Blue Whale Footage - Ocean Institute 2:30 p.m. Sort it Out: Recycling, Recyclable & Recycled - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 3 p.m. Nature Propelled, Film - Ocean Institute 4 p.m. Water Quality, Orange County Dana Point Harbor - Paul Lawrence 4:30 p.m. Green Kitchen and Bath Renovation Projects - Sasha King 5 p.m. Sustainability ConsultantBill Conley, CFM2

FRIDAY Noon Wyland Movie 12:30 p.m Wyland Movie 1 p.m. Wyland Movie 1:30 p.m. Sort it Out: Recycling, Recyclable & Recycled - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 2 p.m. Coral Reef Presentation - Ret Talbot

2:30 p.m. Green Kitchen and Bath Renovation Projects - Sasha King 3 p.m. Painting With No VOC Paints - Rosie Abramyan, MODAA Inc. 3:30 p.m. “Main Street Village,” Film - GreenRibbonProductions.com 4 p.m. What is “LEED” all about?

- Peter Phinney 4:30 p.m. Director of At Sea Programs, Ocean Institute - Tim Sullivan

SATURDAY 10 a.m. Tree of Life - Gene Radcliffe 10:30 a.m. Wyland Glass Painting Series, Film 11:00 a.m. Secrets of a Green Landscape 11:30 a.m. Sustainability, LEED, and What it Means to You - Bill Conley Noon Simple Green Strategies for Homeowners 1 p.m. DIY Green: 6 Green Projects for Homeowners - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 1:30 p.m. Green Your Business and Save Money - Anita Katzenback 2:30 p.m. Water Quality, Orange County Dana Point Harbor - Paul Lawrence 3 p.m. Captain Herzer

3:30 p.m. Captain Herzer 4 p.m. Sort it Out: Recycling, Recyclable & Recycled - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 4:30 p.m. ”Main Street Village,” Film - GreenRibbonProductions.com

HOURS THURSDAY-FRIDAY • Noon – 7 p.m.

SATURDAY • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

SUNDAY • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Main Street Village - How to 14 LEED Credits GreenRibbonProductions.com 11 a.m. What is “LEED” all about?

- Peter Phinney 11:30 a.m. Watersheds, Ocean Institute - Jonathan Witt Noon Water Quality, Orange County Dana Point Harbor - Paul Lawrence 1 p.m. Simple Green Strategies for Homeowners 1:30 p.m. Sailboats and Sustainability: A Case for Efficiency - Richard Holzer 2 p.m. Secrets of a Green Landscape 2:30 p.m. Painting With No VOC Paints - Rosie Abramyan, MODAA Inc. 3 p.m. Wyland Movie 3:30 p.m. Wyland Movie 4 p.m. Wyland Movie

MUSIC LINEUP THURSDAY, JUNE 3 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Rob Eller 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Jason Feddy 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Vince Mitchell Duo

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Eric Henderson 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Jason Feddy

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 noon - 2:30 p.m. Vince Mitchell Duo 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rob Eller

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eric Henderson 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jason Feddy

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain

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See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

San Clemente’s Sweet 19 Area Assisteens to be presented at upcoming Rose Medallion Ball aking a positive impact on their community, and the lives of local and farreaching people is what being an Assisteen is all about. These young women give a lot of their time and energy to help those less fortunate, or those who just need an extra push, be it a project, meeting or other activity that relies on the semblance of organization.

The following local Assisteens, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley, will be presented at the Rose Medallion Ball on May 30 at the Ritz-Carlton resort in Dana Point. All of these girls have made those they assist better and, through their dedication to service, will move into their next phase in life as better, more civic-minded people.

Sydnee Glenn Alm, daughter of Eric and Jacqueline Alm of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Sydnee has held the leadership positions of Inspiration Chair, Vice Chairman, and is currently Chairman. She has enjoyed volunteering at Operation School Bell and supporting our military overseas. Sydnee was awarded “Assisteen of the Year” for her four consecutive years of earning the President’s Award of 100 hours or more of service. At San Clemente High School, Sydnee has played lacrosse and volleyball. In the fall Sydnee plans to attend Oregon State University.

Brooke Montgomary Crowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Crowe of San Clemente has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for the past five years. Brooke has held the leadership positions as Family Assistance Ministries Coordinator as well as Ways and Means Chairman. Currently Brooke is the Social Chairman of the Auxiliary. She has also volunteered at the Bargain Box thrift store, and Operation School Bell. At San Clemente High School, Brooke has been on the Tritons golf team, and a Model United Nations participant. In the fall Brooke plans to attend UCLA.

Anna Marie DePalma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DePalma, of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for the past four years.

Anna has served in the leadership position as Activities coordinator and liked the self-improvement portion of the organization with guest speaker Dr. Jill Murray. Anna has also volunteered with Operation School Bell as a senior this year. At San Clemente High School, Anna has been a four-year Triton varsity golf player and has been the team captain for the past two years.

In the fall Anna plans to attend the University of Hawaii.

Taylor Hadley Garrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norbert Garrett lV of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Taylor has participated in a variety of philanthropies and has enjoyed the monthly membership meetings. Taylor especially loved working at Operation School Bell as a senior this past year. At San Clemente High School, Taylor has been involved with the surf team and is the varsity captain of the girls lacrosse team.

In the fall, Taylor will attend the University of Oregon.

Molly Elizabeth Garritson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Garritson of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for four years. Molly has held the leadership position of Inspiration Chair, Recording Secretary, and is currently the 1st Vice Chairman of Membership. Molly has also enjoyed the Bedside Adventure philanthropy as well as Mervyns Child Spree. At San Clemente High School, Molly has served in ASB, and is the Environmental Club President. In the fall Molly will attend University of California Berkeley.

McKenna Marie Hinkle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hinkle of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for four years. McKenna has held the leadership position of Philanthropy Chairman and is currently the Social Chairman. McKenna has enjoyed working at the Bargain Box thrift store and meeting new people. At San Clemente High School McKenna has been involved with the Junior Statesmen of America and is a varsity water polo player. In the fall McKenna will attend Villanova University.

Elizabeth McKenzie Kipe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kipe of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for six years. McKenzie has held the leadership position as Philanthropy Chairman, and is currently the Hours and Attendance chairman. McKenzie has also loved volunteering for the Bedside Adventure philanthropy at CHOC hospital. At San Clemente High School, McKenzie has sung in the Madrigals choir and is a varsity soccer player. In the fall McKenzie will attend the University of California Berkeley.

Erin Colleen Mew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mew of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for four years. Erin is currently serving as the Historian Chairman and Web Master. Erin has enjoyed volunteering at the Assistance League Holiday Home Tour and working in San Clemente’s Puttin’ on the Glitz Christmas event.

At San Clemente High School, Erin serves as the President of the Model United Nations Club and her interests include government, political theory and American History. In the fall, Erin will attend The George Washington University as a Political Science major.

Hana K’Koa Sui’Lin Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Miller of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for the past five years. Hana has held the leadership position of Public Relations Chairman as well as the Vice Chairman of Membership. Currently, Hana is the Vice Chairman of Membership. She has enjoyed her philanthropic work during the holidays by providing meals and Easter brunch at the community center. Hana is a devout ballerina, student, daughter, and sister. She plans to attend the University of San Francisco and plans to study Environmental Science.

Christine Elizabeth Nowland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nowland of Capistrano Beach, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Christine has held the leadership position as Family Assistance Ministry Coordinator, Historian, Treasurer and is currently the Philanthropy Chairman of the organization. Christine has enjoyed volunteering at the Bargain Box thrift store with her mother during her years in Assisteens. At San Clemente High School, Christine has been involved with the French Club and is on the tennis team.

Katherine Rose Pfost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Pfost, III of San Clemente has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Currently Katherine is Chairman of the organization. Katherine has also enjoyed serving as First Vice Chairman of Membership, Chairmen of the Ways and Means Committee, Operation School Bell, and the Family Assistance Ministries annual Christmas events. At JSerra Catholic High School, Katherine is the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, Founder and President of the JSerra TOMS One for One Club and Dance Commissioner for ASB. In the fall Katherine will attend Villanova University.

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San Clemente boasts organic farm on golf course

By Katherine Sweet San Clemente Times

food and people,” said Bill Roley, an environmental scientist who supports the project.

“He is becoming an ingenious messenger.”

The farm got its start after Romano’s trip to Italy, in which he enjoyed the daily fresh local markets and the sense of “stopping to enjoy life.” Romano returned determined to create a parallel to that experience and live that kind of life. Hearing that Bella Collina was an Italian-themed golf course, Romano

eagerly arranged a meeting with Fornarro.

The rest is history.

The farm also offers a variety of cultural programs such as children’s birthday parties and Farm Chef classes, which allow attendees of all ages to learn to plant, grow, harvest and cook fresh vegetables. “Kids are the future caretakers of the earth,” Romano said. “Some think food comes out of a frozen box, so watching them discover

otherwise is fun.”

Romano explains that produce grown far away is picked green so it can turn ripe in stores. Unfortunately, this causes the fruits and vegetables to lose many of their nutrients. “So the stuff in stores may look good, but who knows how nutritious it is,” Romano said.

This movement toward locally produced is proved by the wide spectrum of interest VR Green Farms has received. They sell some of their harvest to local restaurants, including San Clemente’s The Cellar Restaurant. And Chapman University is making VR Green Farms their new sustainable food source in September.

“We do not question how our food is grown,” Roley said. “From the source to the plate, your food travels an average of 1,500 miles and passes through seven people’s hands.”

Amy Andrade, a VRGF customer and marketing director at Chapman University, reports her children actually request “farm carrots” in their lunch. “I was floored,” Andrade said. “The vegetables here are not at all what I would get at a grocery store.”

The “local farmer” movement is about more than just vegetables. “It’s amazing how the Bella Collina members and San Clemente community has come together around us,” Romano said. “It’s all about coming back to the earth. When you find your roots, you find your center.”

For more information contact Nic Romano at farmernic@vrgreenfarms.com or 949.697.0032, or visit www.vrgreenfarms. com. Vegetable baskets are available every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SC

Madeline Marie Reischl, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Reischl of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Maddie has held the leadership position as Social Chairman and is currently the organization’s Corresponding Secretary. Maddie has enjoyed working at Operation School Bell and has also served Family Assistance Ministries with holiday baskets. At San Clemente High School, Maddie is the founder and President of the “Be a Hero, Become a Donor Club” and is a Track and Field athlete. In the fall Maddie plans to attend the University of California Santa Barbara.

Kailey Marie Secrest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin P. Secrest, III of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for the past five years. Kailey has held the leadership position as Treasurer and enjoyed volunteering at the Sensational Springtacular event in San Clemente. At San Clemente High School, Kailey has been on the Triton golf team and involved with the Operation Smile organization. In the fall, Kailey plans to attend San Francisco State University.

Heather Lyn Holden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holden of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for four years. Heather has enjoyed the monthly meetings doing service projects with her friends in Assisteens. She has volunteered at the Mervyns Child Spree shopping event to help underprivileged children pick out back-toschool clothes. At San Clemente High School, Heather has been on the track team and plays Club Volleyball. In the fall Heather plans to attend Saddleback College to start her nursing education and plans on transferring to a university for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sheri Anne Sussex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sussex of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Sheri served as the Family Assistance chairman, Publicity chairmen in her sophomore year, Newsletter Editor/ Corresponding Secretary in her junior year and is currently the Self Improvement Chairman. At San Clemente High School, Sherri is a member of National Honor Society, California Federation of Scholars, Academic Decathlon and President of the San Clemente High School chapter of Safe Rides. In the fall Sheri is looking forward to attending the Marshall School of Business at USC.

Hannah O’Hara Unruh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Unruh of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Hannah is currently the organizations Ways & Means and By-Laws Chairman.

Hannah and her mother Maura have enjoyed chairing the Senior Tea event for the past several years. At JSerra Catholic High School, Hannah has been a varsity volleyball player for three years and volunteers at Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano. In the fall, Hannah will attend East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.

Chelsea Alana Whitaker, daughter of Mr. Tom Whitaker and Ms. Kathy Whitaker of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Chelsea has held the position of Inspiration Chairman and is currently the organization’s Recording Secretary. Chelsea has enjoyed volunteering at the Mervyns Child Spree shopping event, where she was able to help school aged children pick out back-to-school clothes. At San Clemente High School, Chelsea has been on the track team and is in the Operation Smile club. In the fall, Chelsea will attend San Francisco State University.

Kathryn Joan Yancey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven James Yancey of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years.

Kathryn has served in leadership as the Bargain Box Chairman for two years consecutively and is currently the organization’s Treasurer. Kathryn has enjoyed volunteering at the Bargain Box with her mother Lisa. At San Clemente High School, Kathryn is the President of the Character Counts Club and is a junior varsity basketball player. In the fall, Kathryn will attend Seattle Pacific University in Washington as engineering major.

Allison Katherine Yates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Yates of San Clemente, has been a member of the Assisteens Auxiliary for five years. Alli has served in a leadership position as Inspiration chairman and currently is the organization’s Philanthropy Chairman. Alli has had fun collecting the empty water bottles after the monthly meetings, collaborating with Family Assistance Ministries and working on her social skills at the Assistance League Holiday Home Tour. At San Clemente High School, Alli has been the yearbook editor-in-chief and is a full IB diploma candidate. In the fall, Alli will attend the University of California Berkeley.

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golf course may not be a typical place to find a farm. But nestled mere feet from the clubhouse of San Clemente’s Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club lies VR Green Farms, a 1.5-acre Italian organic vegetable farm that offers local produce to the club members and surrounding community.

The farm started one year ago with half an acre. The land is owned by John Fornarro and Mark Zane, who allow VRGF to use surplus land on the golf property for agriculture.

The farm is part of their effort to make the golf course more family oriented and environmentally green.

Every Saturday, up to 40 people come from all over to purchase baskets of 10-12 fresh veggies, and one loaf of artisan bread, for $25 each. Offerings are seasonal, vary from week to week and may include fava beans, chard and garlic. Any leftover veggies are sent to the golf course’s kitchen and served for dinner—nothing is wasted. All revenue maintains the farm, which is just now breaking even. Still, more than 300 people bought a basket last year.

Although the farm is not a big moneymaker, founder Nic Romano finds it a rewarding experience. “We bring people together and educate them about eating healthier and more local,” said Romano.

Volunteers of all ages show up to get their hands dirty each Wednesday. Romano reports that everything produced is organic; however, certification takes two full years of operation and is still pending.

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After wrapping a threegame series with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Angles take in another three-game homestand against Seattle.

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By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Tritons (18-10) made it out of the first round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs May 20 by beating Canyon of Anaheim on the road by the final score of 2-1. Ultimately, San Clemente beat out the pitcher’s dual with the Comanches from the mound, but numerous baserunning mistakes by Canyon also cost them the game.

In the top of the seventh inning Aaron Payne, batting second in the lineup, hit the game-winning single to right field, scoring Eamon Sullivan for the eventual win. Sullivan had walked earlier and also made it to second base on a passed ball. Setting up the RBI for Payne, Joel Atkinson chipped a bunt down the third base line, wherein Comanche third baseman Chris McCoy immediately turned around and fired a throw to his shortstop covering third in an attempt to tag out Sullivan. However, Sullivan slid in safe at third, setting up the game-winning run knocked in by Payne.

That final run provided just enough space for starting pitcher Kyle Friedrichs to close out seventh with a complete game, as he retired three straight batters to preserve the win. Overall, Friedrichs (8-3) allowed a single run off six hits, while striking out six batters.

The Tritons helped spur their ace on to the win with some stellar defense in both the fi fth and sixth inning, including a double play that began with a strike out by Friedrichs and ended with a throw-out of a Comanche runner at third base by catcher Aaron Jones.

With runners on the corners in the fi fth, the Tritons got another heads up play that ended with a Comanche runner out at second following a pickle. Canyon then scored their only run in the fi fth off an RBI double for the 1-1 tie.

The Triton defense came through in the second with one out and runners on first and second. Following a line drive at shortstop, Atkinson made the catch and then proceeded to hunt down the double play with a throw and the out at second. And in the first inning, following a Comanche single, Jones picked the runner off at first on a pitchout.

The Tritons took the 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning as Christian Knauer hit a hard liner to left scoring Taylor Cook.

San Clemente then advanced to the second round of playoffs May 25, and hosted

JSerra who defeated Great Oak (Temecula), 5-2, in the first round.

Next 7 days: n/a

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • The Tritons had a few of its athletes show up and compete at a high level for the CIF-SS Finals at Cerritos College on May 22.

For the boys, Tyler Stoll finished in seventh place in the high jump with a 6-02, while Jordan Micalef finished ninth in the long jump with a 20-00.25. For the girls, senior Christina Twicken did not disappoint and posted a third place finish in the 400 with a final time of 55.55. And the 4x400 relay team of Twicken, Triston Brown, Salona Wallace and Briana Lehman finished in ninth place with a 3:58.13.

BOYS GOLF • Kevin Allen and Matt Duralde, San Clemente High’s battle-tested sticks, cruised through the competition at the CIF Individual Regionals at La Purisima in Lompoc, Calif. on May 24. Of the duo, it was Allen who led on the day with a 74 and a sixth place finish, while Duralde crushed out a 76—good enough for 19th place. Servite’s Patrick Cantlay led on the day with a 68 and a first place finish, followed by Chris Blystone (St. Joseph/SM, 72) in second and Jake Knapp (Estancia, 73) in third. The top 28 golfers from this round, excluding those who have already qualified through the team final, now qualify for the CIF/SCGA Finals set for June 3 at the SCGA Members Course in Murrieta. After playing through 18 holes, a score of 77 was the cut line to qualify for the SCGA Tournament.

“It’s really all about keeping it in the fairway,” head coach Mike Hurlbut said. “La Purisima is a very narrow golf course, and if you’re off, you’re in trouble. Plus, the wind is notorious at that golf course, and sure enough it came up stiff at 11 a.m. Not only did our guys contend with the tight golf course, but even against the wind.”

Both players have about a week to prepare for the CIF/SCGA Finals and approach the tournament with two different mindsets. According to Hurlbut, Allen is all about getting out to the next course for a practice round, while Duralde has been on fire and just fine practicing locally. Either way, the duo is rolling into the next event with a lot of steam.

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said. “Another big thing they’ve both avoided are those big blow up holes—a triple bogey or worse—and neither one has had that in weeks.” Hurlbut also said this is the first time in his 12 years as coach for SCHS that the team has had a chance for two of its players to advance to the state finals in the same season. “We’ve definitely doubled our chances to get there,” Hurlbut said.

Next 7 days: June 3 at SCGA Regionals in Murrieta, TBA

FOOTBALL • 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.

VOLLEYBALL • San Clemente High School will offer its girls volleyball camps this summer. The schedule is as follows: Incoming freshman (less than two years club experience) will practice July 12-16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; returning and advanced players not planning on trying out for varsity will practice July 19-23 from 10 a.m. to noon; advanced

varsity will practice July 26-30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camps are run by the San Clemente High School coaching staff including head coach Rob O’Rear, assistant coach Casey Swenson, junior varsity coach Curtis Yoder and frosh/soph coach Mitzi Kincaid. All camps will be run in the auxiliary gymnasium on the high school campus. The cost is $125 per player and reservations are required. For more information visit www. ladytritonvolleyball.homestead.com or call coach O’Rear at 949.395.3636.

• ALUMNI UPDATE • Luckey, HPU Softball Team Heading Off to National Championships Chelsea Luckey, a 2009 graduate of San Clemente High School, who plays softball for NCAA Division II Hawaii Pacific University, ended the regular season with her team ranked No. 1 in the Western Region, and fi fth nationally. The Lady Sea Warriors also went on to win the Super Regional Title against Chico State May 22. The girls beat the Wildcats 11-2 in game one, then followed with a 5-3 win in the title game. HPU now travels to St. Joseph, Mo. for the NCAA II National Championships. The team opens the 8-team double elimination tournament May 27.

Hadzinsky Tapped for Another Big Honor 2007 San Clemente High School graduate and current baseball player for Chapman, Tyler Hadzinsky, was recently named to the 2010 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine All-District VIII Baseball First Team as announced by the Academic All-America® Committee.

He has been selected to the All-District VII baseball team twice now, having also earned the award twice as the starting goalie on the men’s soccer team. Hadzinsky has started in each of Chapman’s 36 games this season, ranking second in home runs (5), third in hits (45), runs scored (34) and RBI (32). He is now on the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration. The ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Teams program honors 816 male and female studentathletes every year who have succeeded at the highest level both in sports and in the classroom.

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Diamond Backs run down Rays The Diamond Backs took it to the Rays recently en route to an overwhelming 12-3 win.

However, the Rays came out strong in the top of the first as hits by Brubaker, Reback and Peoples helped give the Rays an early 3-0 lead. Looking to take the game back, Dylan Riddle started a rally that earned the Diamond Backs six runs, as hits from McCasland and Bramwell brought the final runs in for the 6-3 lead. Lush, Crane, Peoples and Reback took the mound for the Rays, holding the D-Backs scoreless in the second, fourth and sixth innings, but it wasn’t enough to hold them off. The bottom of the third got Diamond Back fans on their feet as McCasland got the bat on the ball for a single and Katsandris, Tayrien and Bramwell all hammered the ball for three doubles, and a 9-3 lead. In the fourth inning D-Backs pitcher Tayrien threw hard to only three Rays batters, striking out the first and leading his defense who kept the ball out of play through the second two outs. Peoples went to the mound for the Rays, and followed suit, holding off three Diamond Back batters and giving up only a single hit to Riddle.

In the top of the fifth Ortiz stole second after a walk, but the Diamond Backs held the Rays scoreless, then came back in the bottom of the inning to score three more insurance runs with hits by Tayrien, Casler, Granados and a triple by Katsandris. Late in the game, Brubaker sent a line drive through the Diamond Back defense earning a double, then Reback got the single that looked to earn the Rays a run, but D-Back’s pitcher Katsandris had other plans as his defense fielded strong attempts from the next two Ray batters to preserve the victory.

All Star teams announced for 10U girls softball San Clemente girls softball invites the community to come out and support its all star softball teams over the Memorial Day weekend at Steed Park. The San Clemente teams will be competing against a total of 36 All Star teams representing 11 cities from all over Southern California. This Memorial Day Courtesy photo weekend the tournament kicks off the all star season for the teams. Games will be taking place all day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Steed. The 10U all stars—The Black Eyed Peas—consist of Lindsay Hung, Katherine Thompson, Brooke Herbest, Jolie Flores, Mikaela Mak, Megan McClellan, Amber Vaccaro, Gracie Collier, Lily Aasland, Allison Swartz, Riley Dungan, Ashley McCulloch, and coaches Rex Dungan, Tom McCulloch, Rob Herbest and David Flores.

SCLL champions announced Congratulations to the 2010 SCLL champions: AAA South—Trojans (undefeated in divisional play); AAA North—Bears; Majors American—Angels; Majors National—Diamond Backs (undefeated in divisional play); Juniors American—San Clemente 2 (undefeated). The city tournament of champions is underway. All star ballots have been distributed and the league looks forward to announcing its 2010 All Star teams in June.

Final Standings AAA: South: Trojans: 14-1, Bulldogs: 11-4, Warriors: 6-10, Wildcats: 5-12, Bruins: 5-11, Sun Devils: 1-16. North: Bears: 11-6, Huskies: 10-6, Ducks: 10-6, Cardinal: 10-6, Beavers: 10-6, Cougars: 3-12 Majors: National: Diamond Backs: 17-1, Reds: 11-7, Padres: 5-13, Dodgers: 4-14, Giants: 4-14. American: Angels: 15-2, Yankees: 10-7, Rays: 10-8, Orioles: 9-9, Blue Jays: 4-14.

Juniors: National: Trabuco Beavers: 11-6, RMV: 11-6, RSM: 10-6, Tijeras 1 Marlins: 9-8, Tijeras 2 Angels: 6-11, San Clemente National: 6-11, Viejo National: 6-11. American: San Clemente American 2: 17-0, San Clemente American 1: 13-3, San Clemente American 4: 13-4, Trabuco 3 Hawaii: 8-7, Trabuco 1 Georgetown: 8-8, San Clemente American 3: 6-11, Trabuco 2 Nebraska: 6-11, Viejo American 2 Fullerton: 6-11, Trabuco 4 Kansas: 5-12, Viejo American 1 Stanford: 1-16

YOUTH SOCCER Team Majestic rolls on for championship win at Temecula tourney San Clemente’s boys U14 soccer team, Majestic, were in Temecula May 15-16 and won first place in the championship game against Mission Viejo off penalty kicks. The match was a culmination of the Temecula Spring Soccer Tournament that hosts Area 11L which is all Courtesy photo the soccer teams of Southern Orange County. The game was a battle to the end as both teams were tied 2-2. A shootout ensued to determine the winner. Tied 5-5 on PK’s, San Clemente goalie Alex Gonzalez blocked the opponent’s penalty kick for the 6-5 win. Players include Alex Gonzalez, Andrew Stefaniak, Brandon Hopper, Bryan Delgado, Caleb Haas, Corey Duggan, Eddie Molina, Jason Journeycake, John Sheaks, Jose Mendoza, Joshua Vollebregt, Max Helm, Ryan Redivo, Jake Russel and Tyler Ankrom.

SC’s GU14 girls dominate, claim title for second straight year San Clemente’s GU14 AYSO Plus team claimed the championship title for the second year in a row with a 2-1 victory in the AYSO Area 11-L Spring Tournament held in Temecula May 15-16. The girls won four of four games with three total shutouts, scored a total of 14 goals and allowed only one in the back of the net. Makenna Scarpone was named MVP for scoring the winning goal in the championship game. This is the third tournament win for the team.

“The girls played very well,” coach Larry Gallegos said. “It’s an impressive accomplishment since they are technically a GU13 team, but played in the GU14 division. They worked hard as a group and each girl stepped up and contributed in capturing the title. I was very pleased with our efforts.” With the conclusion of the spring season, the team is happy to announce that they will continue to play together for Capistrano FC. Team members are Haley Alvarado, Isabella Branstrom, Serena Erro, Halaina Gallegos, Marie Goggins, Sabrina Grosveld, Katie Krogstad, Brinna Lee, Jessica Reid, Makenna Scarpone, Colette Troughton and Hailey Westcott.

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GOLF Students at BAMS and Shorecliffs battle it out at SC Municipal On May 19, the City of San Clemente’s “After Hours” program held a middle school golf tournament between Bernice Ayer Middle School and Shorecliffs Middle School at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Results are as follows: Best Score—Daniel Yun (BAMS) and Carly VanCamp (BAMS); second place went to both Kayson Neely and Andrew Furguson; Closest to the Pin—Reese Wahlin (BAMS); Longest Daniel Yun and Carly VanCamp. Courtesy photos Drive—Andrew Furguson (Shorecliffs). The middle school golf program is held in the fall and spring session and provides middle school students an opportunity to enjoy a round of golf after school with their friends while preparing and challenging themselves to step up to the next level.

Ryann O’Toole wins Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship San Clemente’s Ryann O’Toole took the win at the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship May 14-16 with a 65 (-6) by a two-stroke margin of victory.

CHEERLEADING SCHS Cheerleaders volunteer at SC retirement home The new San Clemente High School cheerleaders had volunteer activities May 15, as many of the girls visited and did cheers for the residents of the San Clemente Villas Retirement Courtesy photo Home. One of the residents also taught the girls a cheer from his days at San Bernardino High School. The following day, May 16, the cheerleaders cheered walkers as they participated in the Orange County Arthritis Walk at UC Irvine. The day was full of festivities, including a live band and other entertainment. This is the fourth year that the cheerleaders have volunteered at this event.

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John “Jack” Prohaska died at his home in Davis CA on April 16, 2010, just short of his 98th birthday. The cause was complications from a fall at home on April 13th. He was born April 21, 1912, to Otokar and Lucy Prohaska (nee Xelowski) in Oak Park, IL, the third child and first son to two practicing pharmacists. His early life was divided between school and the drugstore, which offered a clear view of life in that day. After graduating from high school in 1933, he attended Carleton College on scholarship before returning home to help support his parents, who were devastated by the Depression. John later worked for the Ideal Roller & Manufacturing Company, a maker of then-novel oil-resistant synthetic rubber printer’s rolls in Chicago. At the outbreak of World War 2, he took employment with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company working on molded synthetic rubber parts, in particular the fittings for self sealing (“bulletproof”) gas tanks for aircraft. Six days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he married Evelyn Frances Dunn. In the turbulence of the postwar economy, he and Evelyn followed his skills where they led, from Akron Ohio to Oakland California to San Clemente, California, where the couple lived for over 50 years, becoming active members of St. Clements-by-the-Sea Episcopal church. Shortly after Evelyn died in 2005, he moved to Davis, CA to live with one of his children. He is survived by his daughter E. Dorothy “Dotti” and sons John “Jack” and Robert, four grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. A memorial service in John’s memory will be held at St. Clements-by-theSea Church, 202 Ave. Aragon, San Clemente, Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 2 PM.

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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

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Estate Planning, Probate, Trust

Financial Advisor

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

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

COSMETICS

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

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

FLOORING

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

Pet Care 949.246.3835

Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa

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

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

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

PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures

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

PHARMACIES The Medicine Shoppe 1001 S. El Camino Real

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

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

San Clemente Plumbing San Clemente Plumbing is local grown.

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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

949.632.1176

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

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

WATER DAMAGE

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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Grom of the Week Cole Houshmand Age: 9, Vista del Mar Elementary

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Courtesy of NSSA

Cole Houshmand finished his 2009/2010 contest season in high style and as a champion.

Just last week at the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) West Coast Championships, Cole battled through intense 6- to 8-foot surf at the Huntington Beach pier. In his final Mini Groms division heat, Cole took off on a huge set right and turned in an amazing ride. The judges awarded his effort with a score of 8.17—the highest score in his division and one of the top scores of the entire event—that cemented his win and earned him the title of Champion. “This was Cole’s first major championship victory,” said Janice Aragon, NSSA Director, “and by the looks of this young shredder, there will be many more titles in his future!”

And we agree. Cole’s NSSA performance followed his stellar performance two weekends ago at the Western Surfing Association (WSA) Gatorade West Coast Championships at Church Beach, San Onofre. Cole finished the season with a strong second-place finish in the U10 division at the contest and the points necessary to make him the WSA U10 West Coast Champion as well. Next up, Cole will battle it out for yet another title at the NSSA Nationals.

Good luck Cole! —AS

Painting the Good Life

SURF RESULTS

Surf artist Drew Brophy releases new Converse shoe, how-to book

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

UPCOMING EVENTS Drew Brophy. Photo by Michael R Foley

Brophy busy lately. He has also recently announced the publication of his new book, “How to Draw with Drew Brophy,” a book of step-by-step lessons on how to draw some of his favorite subjects. The book includes information on techniques as well as inspiration and tips that make creating art a very user-friendly pursuit—not at all as intimidating as on might think. One of my favorite quotes from the book, “Tip: Don’t worry about making your drawing ‘perfect.’ Just do what feels natural to you.” The book will definitely appeal to creative kids but contains plenty of inspiration and confidence-building pointers for adult aspiring artists as well.

Brophy has been a professional artist for more than twenty years and currently works out of his storefront studio in the Los Molinos surf district in San Clemente. Through

the years, with Brophy’s hard work and determination—along with his wonderful wife and partner Maria—to make a life doing what he loves, he has made a career and name for himself as one of the most famous surf artists of our time. He has become world-famous for putting his designs on everything from clothing, guitars, cars and canvas to every kind of “board sport” board you can think of. And, when you ask him what exactly his job description is, he sums it all up by saying, “My job is to make things look cool.”

Log on to www.drewbrophy.com for more information on all of Drew’s projects, products and to order a copy of “How to Draw with Drew Brophy.” At only $8.95 it is a great value for any aspiring artist who enjoys Drew’s style. SC

California Surf Museum to Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel this Summer California Surf Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 600 museums across America that will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010.

“As proud supporters of our U.S. Military, we are honored to be the latest member of Blue Star Museums. Our surf history and culture is replete, both past and present, with the participation and contributions of our U.S. Military,” said California Surf Museum Board Member

Local finishers only. KEY: San Clemente=SC, Capo Beach=CB, Dana Point=DP, San Juan Capistrano=SJC. For full results, log on to www.sanclementetimes.com.

OPEN BOYS: 1. Jacob Davis, CB; 4. Colt Ward, SC; 5. Kairi Noro, SC. OPEN MINI GROMS: 1.

Cole Houshmand, SC; 6. Kairi Noro, Japan/SC. OPEN WOMEN: 3. Kulia Doherty, SC; 4. Lani Doherty, SC. EXPLORER MEN: 1. Shaw Kobayashi, SC. EXPLORER JUNIORS: 1. Shaw Kobayashi, SC; 3. Breyden Taylor, SC. EXPLORER MENEHUNE: 4. Griffin Colapinto, SC; 6. Colin Deveze, SC. EXPLORER WOMEN: 2. Kulia Doherty, SC; 4. Lani Doherty, SC. EXPLORER GIRLS: 3. Kulia Doherty, SC. EXPLORER MASTERS: 5. YuFu Penrose, SC. EXPLORER SUPER SENIORS: 5. Masaki Kobayashi, SC. AIRSHOW: 4. Trevor Thornton, SC

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hen Drew Brophy was a kid, he was a doodler. At the age of four, he painted his name on his very first surfboard and from then on, his love for both has been an integral part of his life. Growing up, he would doodle waves, dragons, flames and other cool stuff on his surfboards, skateboards and pretty much everything he could get his hands on, including his Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars. They are, after all, a canvas of sorts.

Brophy recalls that his friends clamored to have him draw on their shoes as well. What could be better than Chuck Taylors made better with original art? Fast forward to the present—about three years ago Converse sponsored Brophy’s how-to video, “Paint Pen Techniques with Drew Brophy,” that included a section on how to customize your own shoes with the water-based paint pens that Brophy uses for a majority of his work. That sponsorship led to the idea of putting Brophy’s art on production shoes.

Brophy lent about two dozen of his designs to a new line of Chuck Taylors that was unveiled this month at retailers including Nordstrom, Journeys and online at www.converse.com. To celebrate the unveiling of the shoes, Brophy made personal appearances at three Southern California Nordstrom stores to autograph shoes purchased and to encourage kids to express their own creativity by helping them to customize their own shoes.

The collection is a special edition that will be available only through the summer or as long as supplies last.

The shoe line isn’t the only project keeping

NSSA West Coast Championships May 20-24, Huntington Beach, Pier

and Media Representative Boyd Scofield. “We sincerely appreciate their service and personal sacrifice in defending our freedom and look forward to welcoming and meeting our military personnel and their families throughout the summer months and beyond.”

The California Surf Museum serves as an international repository and resource center for the lifestyle sport of surfing through capturing, preserving and chronicling its art, culture and heritage for the education and enjoyment of future generations. The California Surf Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.

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For more information, call 760.721.6876, email csm@surfmuseum.org or visit the museum website at www.surfmuseum.org. The museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours Thursdays to 8 p.m.

NEW! SC Times online video show This week on BoardShorts, videographer Rob Elseewi catches up with San Clemente surf artist Drew Brophy for an update on all of his new projects.

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

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 55-60˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 6-12’ Poor+; Catalina: 10-15’+ Poor-Fair Remarks: A mix of new, modest S and NW swells makes for lessening surge and increased visibility,for generally poor+ diving conditions.

Exposed breaks see 2-3’+ surf with fair conditions early.

Short range: Thursday sees a new mix of building S and NW swells. Better exposures are good for 2-3’(knee to waist high) surf, with top breaks pulling in some chest/shoulder high sets. Conditions are fair and cleanest early, with building onshore flow for the afternoon.

Long range: A mix of modest S and NW swells prevail heading into the weekend, with some new NW windswell energy moving in for the weekend. Good exposures see plenty of knee to waist high+ waves Friday and into the weekend.

Conditions look favorable, stay tuned to Surfline. com for updates.

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