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Forget the Foam City bans foam food containers at restaurants E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Lon Taulbee, owner of Stillwater Café on Calle Amanecer, displays his environmentally friendly cups. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan Capistrano City Council on Tuesday declined to approve a tough new curfew ordinance that would have made it illegal for kids to be on the streets during school hours and could have even fined parents who knowingly let their kids violate curfews. The council asked the proposal for a nightime curfew—moving it from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m.—be split from the 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daytime curfew when the measure comes back for more consideration. They also asked for the city’s Youth Advisory Board to discuss the potential law and for Capistrano Unified School District Trustees to consider it as well before it comes back to the council. Council members also wanted statistics on truancy rates at local schools. Sheriff’s officials said the daytime curfew and ability to fine parents would be valuable tools to keeping kids in school and out of trouble.

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On January 12 the California Coastal Commission will be holding a public hearing regarding the Land Use Plan (LUP) for the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan at Long Beach City Council Chambers, 333 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. The meeting is set to begin at 10 a.m. but the item—City of Dana Point LCP Amendment No. DPT-MAJ-1-10 (Dana Point Harbor Revitalization IP)—is listed as number 8.b. on the agenda. The items raised by the Implementation Plan amendment are essentially the same as those raised by the Land Use Plan (approved in October of 2009). The issues include items such as potential loss of boater parking and boat slips, dry boat storage, marina and commercial core redevelopment. More information, the full agenda and staff reports can be found online at www. coastal.ca.gov.

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… New Rules for Fire Rings?

The Latest: The City Council on Tuesday nixed proposed changes on fire rings and barbecues at city beaches instead calling for the addition of more city-installed fire rings and of varying size to give beachgoers more options. The council also asked city staff about the possibility of placing city regulations governing fire rings be placed directly on the ring’s concrete surface. City staff had recommended banning charcoal barbecues and prefabricated fire rings out of concern for public safety and the environment. They had also asked the council to take up changes that would limit the size of wood to 30 inches in length and fire materials not higher than 12 inches above the edge of the fire ring. What’s next: A working group of stakeholders will meet in coming weeks to devise ways to better access fire rings while also addressing the concerns that prompted the changes in the first place. Mayor Lori Donchak described the group’s mission as a simplification of the rules. Find out more: See the agenda and staff report at the city’s website, www.san-clemente.org. —Stacie N.Galang

…Subdividing lots in or near coastal canyons?

The Latest: Not only was resident Warren Kramer denied the chance to subdivide his single Calle Lisa lot into two, but a decision by the City Council this week could make the option more difficult for property owners near coastal canyons in the future. The council voted 4-1 this week to deny Kramer’s application, which as proposed, would have replaced his one home with two. Councilman Bob Baker alone supported subdividing the lot, saying the property owner was permitted by law to create the two parcels. The city’s Planning Commission had www.sanclementetimes.com

recommended against the proposal while city staff had advised the City Council to accept Kramer’s application. Kramer and his attorneys said the two lots created from his property would still be larger than most existing lots in the neighborhood. They also said the changes conformed to city and state regulations governing construction on property in coastal canyons. Opponents of the subdivision, however, argued Kramer’s proposal could obstruct views, place a disastrous burden on aging culverts and set a dangerous precedent allowing property owners to do the same. They claim they have collected some 225 signatures against the proposal. Ultimately, a majority of the council sided with opponents as a way to preserve the city’s coastal canyon. What’s next: Kramer said he would have to consult with his attorneys about his next steps. Find out more: See the agenda and staff report on the city’s website, www.san-clemente.org. —SNG

…City Information on Playa Del Norte?

The Latest: Residents will have to rely on existing information, and perhaps campaign material, on the controversial Playa Del Norte project before they head to the polls this spring. The City Council on Tuesday took up two votes on the project, which includes 48,970 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space. The council first considered sending residents what they called a factual insert into water bills. The five-member panel voted unanimously against sending home the informational insert, citing concerns it could be perceived as advocacy for the March election on the project and could land San Clemente in legal troubles. In the second vote, a majority of the council opposed re-erecting story poles on the site at a cost of $9,500. Councilman Bob Baker alone wanted the poles set up again.

The remaining council members voted against the story poles. The original story poles, markers showing the height of buildings and their outer edges, had been raised for four months last year and reportedly created confusion among residents. What’s next: Residents will go to the polls March 8 to vote on the project. Find out more: See the agenda and staff reports on the project at the city’s website, www.san-clemente.org. —SNG

…A Jump off the Pier?

THE LATEST: A 38-year-old San Clemente man who jumped from the pier Monday evening in an attempt to kill himself suffered cuts, abrasions and bruises but was otherwise expected to live after he apparently changed his mind. Orange County Sheriff Lt. Jim England said deputies received the emergency call at 6:04 p.m. about a man threatening to jump from the pier. He was clinging to the pier pylons as calls came into the 9-1-1 center. Ultimately, three deputies arrived by cruiser and two more by boat out of Dana Point Harbor, England said. The Orange County Fire Authority and local lifeguards also responded. The lieutenant said officers tried to throw the man a life preserver, but did not have enough rope to reach him. “They had to go back and get more rope so they could get the life preserver to him,” England said. The waves, water and frigid temperatures made it difficult for deputies to reel in the 38-year-old.

Orange County Grand jury is 5 p.m. on January 14. The Grand Jury provides oversight of county government, schools and special districts. Annual visits include the sheriff’s forensics laboratory and jails, John Wayne Airport, Orange County harbors and beaches, and the San Onofre nuclear power generating station. Past Grand Jury investigations have focused on issues such as the condition and management of Orange County jails, disaster preparedness and the health of county finances. WHAT’S NEXT: Grand Jury service requires a full-time commitment for one year, from July 1 to June 30, 2012. Nineteen Orange County residents will be selected to serve. Grand Jurors must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, an Orange County resident for at least a year and sufficiently fluent in written and spoken English, as well as “possessed of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment, and fair character.” Each qualifying applicant is interviewed by a panel of Superior Court judges, and is subject to a background investigation conducted by the sheriff’s department. Grand Jury members are selected by a random draw of applicants nominated by the judges of the Superior Court. FIND OUT MORE: Applications are available online at www.ocgrandjury.org or by calling the Grand Jury Hotline at 714.834.6747 or at the Jury Commissioner’s Office in the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana. A mandatory orientation program for prospective grand jurors will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 21, in the Jury Assembly Room at the Central Justice Center. —Jonathan Volzke

WHAT’S NEXT: The man was taken to San Clemente Hospital for evaluation. FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com —SNG

…Serving on the Grand Jury?

THE LATEST: The deadline to apply for the

Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about? ••• Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. January 6–12, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 3

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—Compiled by Jonathan Volzke

P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo San Clemente’s own Hawaiian store and restaurant, Hulaville, is launching a concert series. The tentative lineup so far for the shop, which in Shorecliffs Plaza near the DMV, includes:

Jan. 7 and 8: 9th Isle Serenaders Jan. 22: O’ahu Jan. 29: Mana Feb. 5: Kimo West Others expected to play include the Kalama Brothers, Uncle Henry Kamae, Aunty Geri, Bobby Tomei and, on March 26, the Barefoot Wahines. Tickets will be $5 each. Hulaville is at 2720 Camino Capistrano. Call 949.369.1905. Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club of San Clemente is moving its retail store to the worldwide web. Owners Richard and Elaine Gjonovich had operated the store at 210 N. El Camino Real, but are now moving to 1502 N. El Camino Real, where they will offer indoor classes and their signature outdoor classes. The decision to close the brick and mortar retail store, they said, came “after much deliberation.” Their gear and products will be sold online, at www.outdoorfitnessonline.org. They will hold a re-grand opening party on January 15 at the new studio.

Mike Russell. Courtesy photo

2011 marks the start of Mike Russell’s fifth year with his business, Mike’s Pet Care. A registered veterinarian technician, Russell offers in-home pet care and other services, and promises that he can help your relationship with your pet by taking on some of the stressful parts of the relationship as you nurse your pet back to full health. Russell also makes house calls to help with sick animals. For more information, call 949.246.3835 or see www.mikespetcare.com

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

City and Community Calendar Thursday, Jan 6 General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Community Development in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. 910 Calle Negocio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Golf Course Committee Meeting

Second Saturday Art Fair 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The San Juan Chamber presents the monthly art event showcasing artists, craftspeople and musicians along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

55 and Alive Drive Safety Program 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Driver safety event for seniors at the Senior Center. Prepayment and reservations required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Sunday, Jan 9 SCAA Meeting

Friday, Jan 7

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

TGIF Party

Monday, Jan 10

7 p.m. Ole Hanson Fireside Room. 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

12 p.m. Lunch and entertainment at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Saturday, Jan 8 San Clemente Hiking Group 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Free hiking group every Saturday; hikes are between three to six miles. For details: www.sanclementepersonaltrainer.com. Page 4 • San Clemente Times • January 6–12, 2011

Mom Business Associates 12 p.m. Support group for Mom business owners at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760.MOM.2359, www.mombusinessassociates.com.

Beginning Art & Painting Class for Seniors 12:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m. Saddleback College Emeritus class at the Senior Center.

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Brandy Bandaruk, a 2005 graduate from San Clemente High School, enjoyed roses, thanks to pineapples. Bandaruk appeared in the New Year’s Day Rose Parade escorting the Dole Pineapple, proud father John Bandaruk, who teaches at San Clemente High.

San Clemente residents Robert Beaulieu, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for Pacific Western Bank, and Dr. Roland Beverley, Beverley Dermatology and Laser Center, have been named to the committee of The Ocean Institute’s 9th annual Jazz in January fundraiser. The two-day event, February 4 and 5, features epicurean cuisine, fine wines and an evening of jazz with producer, performer Rick Braun and Friends; featuring Euge Groove and Philippe Saisse. Dr. Roland Beverley Robert Beaulieu A Complimentary Wine Reception and Concert Performance, limited to 300 guests, begins the festivities on February 4, at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, in Dana Point. The Wine Reception, catered by Il Fornaio, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the concert following. Tickets are $95 and $125. Saturday, February 5, is the Premiere Evening, accommodating 200 guests, and featuring a Gala Gourmet Dinner Show. The elegant, intimate affair begins with a Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring passed canapés prepared by The Balboa Bay Club & Resort and the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Following is a live auction and an award-winning, four-course dinner prepared by chefs from the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Montage Laguna Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Pear Valley Vineyards will provide all wines for the weekend. Entertainment begins at 9 p.m. Prices are $500 per person, $6,000 for a table for 12, and $7,200 for a VIP table for 12. According to Beaulieu, banker for the Ocean Institute, “This organization provides unique immersion-style educational experiences that turn students into research scientists, tall ship sailors, expedition leaders and explorers. These programs reach more than 150,000 students, teachers and public visitors annually and I am very proud to be a part of it.” To date the event has raised more than $655,000. To learn more about the Ninth Annual Jazz in January event or to purchase tickets, visit www. ocjazzfestival.com or www.ocean-institute.org.

$5 materials fee. There’s also Pastel Painting on Tuesdays and Watercolor on Wednesdays. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

German Speaking Group 2 p.m.–4p.m. Every Monday at Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.

Tuesday, Jan 11 Surfside Quilters Guild Meeting 9:30 a.m. General meeting featuring a special guest at San Clemente Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, www.surfsidequiltersguild.org/Home.aspx.

Calling All Actors Open auditions for Saddleback College ’s Spring 2011 Theatre Arts productions of Wait Until Dark, AIDA, and The Journey will be in the McKinney Theatre. Call for times and info. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www. saddleback.edu/arts.

Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. Ladies! Make new friends, enjoy a pleasant lunch and an entertaining program and hear about groups in your area of interest. Also on the agenda: Find fun and treasure at our New Year Auction of Christmas Extras. Irons in the Fire Restaurant, 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.

South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.

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

Wednesday, Jan 12 Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

Thursday, Jan 13 Chat with Pat 10:30 a.m. Seniors can speak with a medical professional at the Senior Center and get their questions answered. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

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

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Forget the Foam City bans foam food containers at restaurants By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

an Clemente joined the ranks of about 50 other communities and counties across California this week when the City Council adopted a ban on foam food containers from restaurants. The lightweight containers don’t biodegrade and advocates for the ban say eliminating them at local restaurants will reduce their presence on beaches and waterways. The burden, however, falls on restaurant owners who now have six months to eliminate the cheaply purchased expanded polystyrene products, best known by their trade name of Styrofoam. Many San Clemente businesses have already made the move toward becoming more green, and at least one business owner told the San Clemente Times he supports the ban but may have to raise prices to cover his additional costs. Businesses that can show the change would be a severe economic hardship can apply to the city for an annual waiver. The council unanimously supported the ban. “I think it’s a really important thing for us to do,” City Councilman Jim Dahl said at the council’s December 21 meeting, when the city first considered the ordinance. It gained final approval Tuesday. Dahl noted that when he has taken out his sail-or fishing boat after downpours, he has seen a white ring in seawaters. The bits of broken-down expanded polystyrene tend to flow from San Juan Creek and into the ocean, he said. The ban in San Clemente, however, would not curb the presence of the products entirely because neighboring communities had not yet adopted a ban, Dahl said. He wanted San Clemente to be a leader on the issue. “I think it’s a good idea for us to set a precedent, set an example for the rest of the communities in Southern California, to ban polystyrene foam,” he said. In fact, San Clemente is one of only three other Orange County communities, along with Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, to adopt a similar ban, according to Angela Howe, who oversees the legal department at San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation. By their estimates, some 40 communities have full or partial bans on expanded polystyrene, Howe said. Typically, a partial restriction means the products cannot be used at communitysponsored events. Cities have increasingly adopted ordinances to restrict use

Volunteers at a spring 2010 Surfrider Foundation San Clemente High School Club beach cleanup sort and count polystyrene pieces collected. The final tally totaled more than 37,000 pieces. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Lon Taulbee, owner of Stillwater Cafe on Calle Amanecer, displays his environmentally friendly cups. Since he took ownership of the cafe in March, Taulbee has tried to switch out his expanded polystyrene products. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

of the containers for “the health of our oceans, waves and beaches,” Howe said. Though Howe couldn’t be sure what community first banned the foam food containers, she knew Surfrider began its effort about three years ago in both the city and county of Santa Cruz. Soon their work spread to Monterey and Capitola. Surfrider’s managing attorney credited San Clemente’s City Council for its sensitivity to business owners and the community. “The city staff did an excellent job in researching alternative supplies for vendors to choose from,” Howe said. “They’ve done background work to make the transition as easy as possible.” She believes the ban will help San Clemente and similar communities with their tourist economy. “Theoretically, it could bring more people into the city to enjoy food establishments,” she said. Surfrider is also supporting legislation to ban the foam products statewide. “We don’t want a patchwork of different laws,” Howe said. “You want uniformity. That’s what restaurant establishments will call for.” Many eateries in the city, in fact, have already begun phasing out the foamy products because the council had considered an ordinance to ban them in the past, said Lynn Wood, CEO of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. “I think there are just a few using the Styrofoam products,” she said. Most restaurateurs appreciate the importance of preserving the beaches and waterways by switching to more environmentally friendly take-out containers, the chamber CEO said. “Everyone realizes we’re a beach community, and we’d better protect our assets and the environment.” Wood said the chamber adopted Poche Beach for cleanup and members saw firsthand the effects of the petroleumbased product on the local environment. “It was just unbelievable, the Styrofoam, and it breaks up into teeny, teeny pieces,” she said. Lon Taulbee, owner of Stillwater Café, said since he purchased his Calle Amanecer restaurant in March he has swapped out most of the expanded polystyrene products where financially feasible. He prefers not to even use plastic and opted for corn-based cups and paper-based take-out containers for soups. “Plastic is not very green,” said Taulbee, who has worked as a scuba instructor. “It’s not helping the environment.” He has yet to find a replacement for the foam containers to keep hot sandwiches warm but won’t break the bank.

Taulbee has had to absorb the increase in costs. The foam cups cost him 3 cents each while the new corn-based cups cost 8 cents. He didn’t feel comfortable passing along the expense to customers especially when the economy was so bad. The restaurateur believes the decision is worth it. “People are struggling,” Taulbee said. “It might be in the long run better for me from the view point of my customer.” He thinks patrons will identify with his decision to make the environment a priority. The café owner also hoped the government would intervene to curb the pricing of environmentally friendly products. “I understand some of the reasons why green cups are more expensive than Styrofoam,” he said. “Somewhere along the line there has to be a give and take on both ends.” Taulbee said business owners have to weigh the decision to offer environmentally friendly take-home goods against the overall cost. For some, the expense may be too great, but he challenged them to take a fishing trip to see for themselves what happens to the polystyrene products when they meet the ocean. Broc Meserve, owner of the Bagel Shack on El Camino Real, said he too is in the process of trading out his expanded polystyrene products, which will take about six weeks. He had been considering replacing the cups and other containers, and the City Council’s vote sealed his decision. “As a business owner it hurts, but as a beach lover it’s great,” the restaurateur said. “In the long run, we’re going in the right direction. It’s one of those things with the cost of living, prices go up.” That may translate into price increases for Bagel Shack’s products. “I think most people understand because you’re doing it for the environment,” said Meserve, who has owned the shop for seven years. “It’s a win-win. Everyone’s doing their part.” The Bagel Shack owner estimated he goes through about 400 cups a day and, over the course of a year, the costs add up. The price of a cup of joe includes not only the coffee, but also the cup, lid and extras like cream and sugar. “Styrofoam is so cheap to us,” Meserve said. “That’s why so many businesses are using it.” Though the Bagel Shacks in San Juan Capistrano and El Toro, owned by his brothers Seth and Chad Meserve, don’t have the same restriction on them, the stores will soon leave behind the products, too. City Manager George Scarborough said this week city staff would report back to the council about 60 days after the ordinance takes effect. As of this week, the council planned to revisit the ban in a year to assess compliance and discuss enforcement. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By JONATHAN VOLZKE

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Paradiso/Camino Vera Cruz (8:21 a.m.) Deputies responded with their lights and sirens when a shopper at a nearby commercial center noticed what appeared to be smoke coming from beneath a home.

Monday, January 3 WELFARE CHECK Paseo De Cristobal, 300 Block (11:13 p.m.) A caller reported talking to a woman who said something about her son killing himself on the railroad tracks, and said she was going to say goodbye to him and kill herself, too. She was found and taken to San Clemente Hospital.

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

Tuesday, January 4 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Del Reposo, 100 Block (11:40 p.m.) A caller reported hearing a woman say “Go away, go away from me,” but didn’t have any more details. VANDALISM Vista Encata, 0 Block (11:36 p.m.) Someone was throwing rocks at a resident’s window. They broke it. DISTURBANCE Avenida San Pablo/Avenida Buenos Aires (10:58 p.m.) Someone working with a tractor-trailer rig and possibly a generator was making too much noise for at least one resident’s tastes. UNKNOWN TROUBLE Avenida Mastil, 2400 Block (10:48 p.m.) A woman concerned her husband might hurt her locked herself in the bathroom and called deputies. OPEN DOOR Avenida Cabrillo, 300 Block (4:14 p.m.) A passerby found a business unlocked. WELFARE CHECK El Camino Real, 1400 Block (12:59 p.m.) A caller was worried that a 70-year-old woman walking in and out of traffic was going to get hit by a car. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Avenida Victoria/Avenida Santa Barbara (11:09 a.m.) A caller thought it odd that a black Hummer had a sock stuffed in the gas tank. CITIZEN ASSIST Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (10:38 a.m.) A woman in her car was stuck on top of a slope. A tow truck was called in. GENERAL BROADCAST El Camino Real/Avenida Palizada (10:23 a.m.) A man in a beige Durango, wearing a hoodie with the hood up, simulated a gun toward a caller. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Grande Vista, 3300 Block (9:46 a.m.) A man was carrying a large trash bag through the neighborhood. www.sanclementetimes.com

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Del Presidente/Avenida Calafia (10:31 p.m.) State Park Rangers called for backup when they found a truck with a weapon in it. DISTURBANCE Avenida Santiago, 100 Block (9:11 p.m.) A man reported his ex-wife was standing out in front of his home, again. They’ve been divorced eight years. UNKNOWN TROUBLE Calle Seville, 200 Block (8:14 p.m.) A woman called and said “her man” fired a shotgun at her. Deputies staged nearby. Upon repeated tries to call the woman, she sometimes hung up on dispatchers and sometimes didn’t answer at all. Deputies suspect alcohol was involved. 9-1-1 HANGUP, WIRELESS El Camino Real, 1400 Block (6:35 p.m.) A man and woman were fighting over a baby in a parking lot. UNKNOWN TROUBLE East Avenida Pico/Avenida Presidio (4:31 p.m.) Deputies got a call about someone running into the high school. They could hear radio traffic and a siren in the background, so they suspected it was the Border Patrol. He later reported all was OK with two in custody. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Camino De Los Mares/Calle Agua (2:57 p.m.) A caller reported a white Audi in the parking lot had been there with its door open all day. It appeared abandoned, the caller said. ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Calle Amistad, 100 Block (2:03 p.m.) A woman reported her ex-boyfriend pulled a knife on her in a car and threatened to kill her. He is on probation for a drug conviction. She dropped him off in Lake Forest to see his probation officer before she called authorities. A 22-year-old man, who listed his occupation as a pool cleaner, was taken into custody. TRESPASSING Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (12:34 p.m.) A caller reported a man who was drunk on his balcony. A neighbor had a restraining order against him. PETTY THEFT Avenida Pico, 900 Block (11:27 a.m.) A man about 27 years old took an iPod from a store before leaving in a gray Dodge. VANDALISM Calle Amistad, 100 Block (9:26 a.m.)

Some kids shot a window out with a BB gun. The resident contacted the kid’s parent, who initially said they’d take care of it. They didn’t, and then denied his kid had anything to do with it. BOMB THREAT Avenida Pico, 700 Block (1:27 a.m.) An explosives-sniffing dog roamed San Clemente High School before classes today after authorities received an earlymorning call that two bombs had been left at the Avenida Pico campus. An Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter also cruised overhead to check the roof. The caller had a “young-sounding” voice. 9-1-1 HANGUP Calle De Anza, 200 Block (12:24 a.m.) Deputies responding to a 9-1-1 hang up found the residents had no doorbell and two large huskies prevented them from getting to the door. Turns out a malfunctioning fax machine made the emergency call.

Sunday, January 2 DISTURBANCE La Ronda, 100 Block (11:15 p.m.) A neighbor reported an 11-year-old boy had been crying for 15 minutes. It happens often. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Capistrano, 2900 Block (10:53 p.m.) A man reported his girlfriend arrived home to find the front door open, all the lights on, the heater up full blast and her dog gone.

in and out and might have been doing his laundry. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Loma Lane, 100 Block (9:58 a.m.) A man in a dark gray Mitsubishi with Maryland plates had been watching a home all morning. DISTURBANCE Avenida Cabrillo, 300 Block (9:36 p.m.) A caller said he needed help—then yelled at a woman in the background. He asked for police and paramedics. The man was yelling at the woman that she was going to jail, but no arrests were made. FOLLOW UP REPORT Avenida Buena Ventura, 100 Block (9:22 p.m.) A man’s car was stolen, then found in Long Beach. When he got it home, he found things in it that were not his. FOUND PROPERTY North El Camino Real/Avenida Pico (8:18 a.m.) A brown briefcase was found on a bench. TRESPASSING Avenida Pico, 900 Block (4:14 a.m.) A security guard stopped a truck trying to make a delivery before the allowed 7 a.m. The driver wouldn’t leave. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 200 Block (2:06 a.m.) A caller reported a bouncer hit his girlfriend. Another bouncer chased the caller around the parking lot, and dispatchers could hear the man threatening the caller. No arrests were made.

DISTURBANCE La Ronda, 100 Block (10:41 p.m.) A caller asked deputies to contact neighbors and ask them to be “more courteous and quiet.” Their child is running around above the apartment and keeping the caller awake.

Saturday, January 1

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Coronado Lane, 100 Block (8:01 p.m.) A man was tackled and held after he was spotted breaking into cars. A 22-year-old man, who listed himself as a construction worker, was taken into custody.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Del Comercio, 2700 Block (4:53 p.m.) A homeless man used the grass next to the market as a restroom.

HIT AND RUN Mariposa, 100 Block (4:41 p.m.) A man heard a car crash into his fence. When he went outside, all he found was a bumper left behind. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Monterey, 200 Block (2:03 p.m.) Two residents had an ongoing dispute with deputies. KEEP THE PEACE Calle Marlena, 4000 Block (12:37 p.m.) A neighbor wanted to file a police report against a woman who cut back their trees. It was likely a civil dispute, the deputy said. PATROL CHECK Buena Vista, 1500 Block (12:22 p.m.) A resident was worried part of a bluff was going to slide down on their home. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Victoria, 400 Block (12:10 p.m.) A man in his mid-30s walked outside in his tight black underwear. The caller said neighbors told him not to do it, but he did it anyway. The caller said he was walking

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Avenida Buena Ventura, 100 Block (5:51 p.m.) A white Ford van with a camper shell and bamboo curtains was leaking something that smelled like gas.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Camino de Estrella, 500 Block (4:34 p.m.) A store got a bogus $20 bill. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 100 Block (2:08 a.m.) A woman got hysterical after losing her purse in a business. She was throwing things around the business. DISTURBANCE Avenida Magdalena, 100 Block (9:19 a.m.) A man on the golf course reported another man assaulted him when he asked for a smoke. The man was on the 9th hole. DISTURBANCE Avenida Lobeiro, 200 Block (8:57 a.m.) A caller complained that a cement contractor was working on a holiday. TRAFFIC HAZARD East Avenida Pico/Camino La Pedriza (1:29 p.m.) Someone was driving a remote-control car through the intersection. DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 500 Block (4:57 a.m.) There was pushing and shoving in a dispute between a customer and an employee. January 6–12, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 7

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Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

seems to epitomize his personal criticism and serves as a great New Year’s resolution. Listen to the refrain and see if this is not a pledge we could all make some use of: “I’m looking at the man in the mirror I’m asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer: If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then MAKE THE CHANGE!” The pulsing beat, soaring choir, and Jackson’s evocative vocals always help to make the lyrics more powerful. But even without his impassioned delivery, this message is unmistakable. We are the world. It is our choice to improve it. With all the petty promises about losing weight, shaping up, quitting cigarettes, or getting out of debt, it would be worthwhile to consider Michael Jackson’s heartfelt vow and make a resolution about our fellow man. I wonder what would happen if we all just took a look in the mirror

From One Coast to the Other City Editor takes reins at San Clemente Times

ew year. New job. New location. After a decade in New England, I’m back in my home state. I’m grateful to return as city editor at the San Clemente Times this week. I left for graduate school at Boston University, and landed the first job and then the next. Four newspaper jobs and 10 years later, I decided to leave Massachusetts and just in nick of time. I was home for Christmas and before the first snowfall. For the past five years, I worked at The Salem News in Salem, Mass., covering local schools, city hall and everything in between. Much like San Clemente, Salem lies on the water and as such, attracts tourists who come for the scenic views and rich history. Salem is probably best known for its ties to the Salem Witch Trials, but the city also boasts of a storied maritime past and these days, a revitalized downtown. At the Salem paper, I also reported on neighboring Peabody, Mass., a city north of Boston once known for its booming leather tanning industry and today a hub for business and retail. I grew up in the Inland Empire in what’s now Rancho Cucamonga. I actually remember driving past orange and lemon groves for as far as the eye could see. Trips to school would take my siblings and me past vineyards flanked by stately eucalyptus tree that kept the Santa Ana winds from sweeping through and taking anything unanchored with them. In time, the agriculture gave way to real estate, retail and Page 8 • San Clemente Times • January 6–12, 2011

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Man in the Mirror ew Year’s Eve has always been an excuse to celebrate, an occasion for resolutions; an opportunity to begin anew. And it is a time when we remember people we have lost. Whether they are family, friends or those who affected our lives from afar, New Year’s is a time to reflect — and remember what they gave us. One of those whose artistry and recent death has had a Wavelengths lasting impression on the popular culture is By Jim Kempton Michael Jackson. No matter what your opinion of his later life’s controversies, there was no more mesmerizing a performer who ever took the stage. From early Jackson 5 child-star status to teen idol, to ascent into super-stardom, his artistry was indisputable. And while many remember him only for his magical dancing and his sadly bizarre private life, he was one of the most generous and charitable celebrities in American history. A deep current of humanity occasionally surfaced in his music. Most memorable was his We are the World video that raised millions of aid dollars for children. One self-penned song, Man in the Mirror,

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and thought, “I want to make the world a better place?” Easier said than done, of course. New Year’s resolutions are often notoriously short-lived. Frequently it seems the New Year simply serves as new start of our old habits. But Jackson’s New Year’s resolution is worth remembering even if it may be slightly idealistic. So my 2011 wish to us all is two-fold: One, that each of us takes a look in the mirror and make a change. And secondly, that our troubles in the coming 12 months last no longer than most New Year’s resolutions. Jim Kempton is a 33-year resident of San Clemente. He has found the secret to an uncrowded surf session, round of golf or tennis match can be found most easily very early on January first. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

Letters to the Editor Foam Ban Shows Trouble with Government Daniel Harney, San Clemente

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industry. It’s a pattern followed in many areas of the state. I am pleased to be in south Orange County, reporting on San Clemente. I doubt I’ll have a shortage of stories out of this bustling community. I look forward to meeting residents, business owners and city officials. This Friday, I will host my first monthly BeachSide Chat at 8 a.m., Café Calypso. Please stop by and introduce yourself.

Is this San Clemente or San Francisco? I couldn’t believe that the San Clemente City Council would even consider a ban on plastic foam containers much less vote to ban them. I wasn’t sure if I had read the article correctly, was this the City of San Clemente or the City of San Francisco. I could understand if it was the City of San Francisco, a place where Happy Meals with toys were banned. But San Clemente? And now the City Council is going to consider a restriction on barbecues. What size? What type of fuel? What’s cooked on the BBQ? Meat? No meat? Chicken? No chicken? Just say NO. This is a waste of the council’s time and this is the problem with government in general, sticking their nose in area’s that they don’t belong. The role of government is not to control every little thing that people do or don’t do. What’s next, ban on bottled water because the water is in a plastic bottle. Use some common sense. (Cont. on page 10) www.sanclementetimes.com

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LAB THE IDEAL DEVELOPER FOR NORTH BEACH Christy MacBride-Hart, San Clemente

Dr. No and the Naysayers say don’t build Playa del Norte or it will end up empty. But one reason LAB Holdings was selected by the City is its history of operating successful projects. LAB Holdings built its projects, The LAB in 1993 and The Camp in 2002, which they still own and operate. The LAB is nearly always 100 percent occupied and The Camp 95 to 100 percent occupied. I asked co-owner Linda Sadeghi how they managed to keep this occupancy rate even in this economy. She explained that LAB Holdings hand-selects their tenants, so they find tenants that are not chains and are a good fit to the project. It is not uncommon for LAB Holdings to help the tenants with their business plan, making sure they have the financing and mindset to be successful. An on-site manager walks the properties daily, so they know whether a business is doing well or not. This enables them to adjust their support and marketing quickly. They attract the public by programming regular and seasonal events. Owners Linda and Shaheen walk through these properties at least once each week and give the on-site manager a “to do” list. Linda said “We’re pretty obsessive about keeping up our properties, landscape, maintenance, etc.” San Clemente is experiencing LAB Holdings’ business practices with their dedication to the Casino which is being restored to its original splendor. Although the number of bookings increases daily, the Casino has yet to break even. But LAB Holdings is willing to treat the Casino with tender loving care until it’s ultimately successful. Playa del Norte has been designed in a style and size that blends with the historical structures nearby. It will be managed with the same philosophy as LAB Holdings’ other projects which should result in the same 95-100 percent occupancy rate. The result will be about 400 jobs, parking, sales and property tax revenue for the city, an increase in foot traffic for nearby businesses and a wonderful place to enjoy the beach. You can find more at facebook.com/playadelnorte. Please vote YES on Measure A in March!

SAVE PUBLIC PARKING TRIANGLE AT NORTH BEACH Vonne Barnes, San Clemente

On December 7, 2010, elected City Council members took an oath of office to uphold and protect the provisions of the California Constitution that include Article X Section 4. This constitutional provision protects the public right of access to the beach, shores, and waters and prohibits the destruction, obstruction, or exclusion of the public right of way to the beach. Our public owned parking triangle at North Beach

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currently provides excellent beach access consistent with Article X Section 4. We obtained ownership of this prime beachfront land in 1970 when the City Council unanimously voted to take the land by eminent domain, and transfer ownership to the public for use as public parking or a park (Resolution 69-70). For 40 years the public has owned, controlled, and enjoyed this convenient access to the beach. Public-owned benefits like this are rare to find along the coast of California. The parking triangle’s level pavement provides short, quick and easy access to the beach, coastal trail, food stand, restrooms, showers, volleyball courts, surf classes, paddle boarding, picnic tables, TOT play area with swings, the Metrolink station, OCTA bus services, bike rentals, coffee shop, 7-Eleven, Ichibiri and Ole Hanson Beach Club (see triangle photos). Beach users may choose any direction to cross this wide sweeping area that has nearly 180 degrees of unobstructed beach access. The level ground enables individuals with a wide range of physical abilities, to get to any of the above recreational opportunities with ease. Visitors may choose many different ways to move across the lot. These include walking, jogging, skateboarding, roller skating, bike riding or dog walking. The level access also makes the lot user friendly for wheelchairs, baby strollers, golf carts, electric cars, buses, vans, campers and practically anything with wheels. Besides level parking, close proximity to the shore invites beach use by many who would otherwise find access too difficult or cumbersome to attempt. Parking next to the beach makes it easy to carry things the short distance. Children, toys, surfboards, chairs, umbrellas, coolers and other beach items all need to be carried only a short way. No one needs to be dropped off or picked up from a car. If you forget something, the car is conveniently close. If you worry about theft, your car is nearby to check. Whether you need a change of dry clothes, a wetsuit, more diapers for the baby, or a different boogie board, it’s simple and convenient to return to your car. Parking next to the beach also saves time and money, especially with new increases in parking fees. The time saved by parking close to the beach means more time to spend at the beach; and close proximity makes it quick and easy to return to the lot to add extra money to the meter for more time at the beach. Unobstructed public beach views throughout, across,

and over the triangle are also currently owned and controlled by the public. Significant public ocean views have been enjoyed for decades from the Pacific Bike Route along Calle Deschecha, the protected coastal view corridor on El Camino Real, Avenida Pico in front of the Casino, and from Ole Hanson Beach Club (see photos of blocked views. If the LAB Project is built, all of this will be lost. The City Council majority wants to transfer our public owned beachfront land to a private owner, who can restrict direct beach access that the public has owned, controlled, and enjoyed since 1970. The proposed LAB Project (Playa del Norte) is an immense building that will eliminate this public parking triangle, physically obstruct public beach access and visually block public ocean views. The building, over one football field long, is to be constructed on 8-12 ft. of landfill. Conceptual design plans, subject to modifications, include vertical building heights up to 39.73 ft; and custom CRC-4 zoning created specifically for this project allows structures to be as high as 50 ft. (EIR 4.4-20). Design plans show that stairways having a vertical height of 17 ft. on the beach side of the LAB Project (EIR Exhibit 4.4.2, Triangle Section Elevations) will replace the current ground level, open space. Public beach access will be restricted from the current 180 degree wide open space and replaced by limited points of entry that will be controlled by the LAB. The public will have to climb stairways and navigate through the LAB Project, carrying belongings, or go around the outside perimeter of the large building making it difficult for everyone to get to the beach. There is a big difference between public owned beach access and private owned beach access. Protect your constitutional right of public access to the beach. Save the North Beach public parking triangle. Vote No on Measure A on March 8, 2011. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes. com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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The List

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

thursday06 forecast: sunny • high: 66° low: 43°

Roller Derby Boot Camp

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The South Coast Roller Derby is recruiting women 18 and older for the team and kicks things off with an eight-week boot camp at Capistrano Sports Rink. Enrollment $80. Tryouts at the end of February. 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, 310.869.4870, www.southcoastrollerderby.org.

Food Truck & Fare Thursdays

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

Winter Wonderland Dinner Show

Go See Do

SOCSA Offers Several Shows

Coming off a busy month of December, the South Orange County School of the Arts launches in 2011 with another full schedule of performances. On Thursday, January 6, SOCSA has an evening program at 6 p.m., with its “Winter Wonderland Dinner Show,” at Dana Point Community House. The venue is at 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point. Friday and Saturday, January 7 and 8, features Amahl and the Night Visitors in the Porthole Theatre at 7 p.m. The Porthole is at Dana Hills High School. Romeo and Juliet runs in the Porthole theatre at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, January 13–15. The SOCSA Dance Concert in the Porthole Theatre is

12 Angry Men

8 p.m. Cabrillo Playhouse presents a new play that examines the jury system. Tickets $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Hulaville Concert Series

8 p.m.-10 p.m. Hulaville presents two nights of concerts featuring 9th Isle Serenaders (from Las Vegas). Tickets $5 in advance. Buy now; shows will sell out! Jan. 8 show is at 6 p.m. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Rolling the Stones

8 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute band at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Justin Taylor Band

Thursday through Saturday, January 20–22. December featured plenty of shows from SOCSA students, too. The program had a strong run of the great musical Little Women, a band concert, choir concert, orchestra concert, and a busy but highly acclaimed caroling season. The South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) housed at Dana Hills High School, is a visual and performing arts academy for students within the Capistrano Unified School District who have special iStockPhoto interests and potential for creativity. The program was launched in 1996. For more information about the shows and tickets, see the SOCSA website at www.socsarts.org. —Jonathan Volzke

The Dynatones Birthday Bash Open House

8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Surf rock band performs at Hulaville. No cover charge. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Family Film Feature

11 a.m. The San Juan Capistrano library hosts a showing of Shrek Forever After with free admission and popcorn. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

An Evening of Comedy & Magic

7:30 p.m. Performing Arts at Saddleback College presents a family show in McKinney Theatre. $32. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

Showoff 2011!

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Live dance music every Friday & Saturday at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino Del Avion, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

6:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents its festival where the audience votes on their favorite of play. Gala night with dinner tickets $34-$44. Runs through Jan. 16. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Aloha Friday

Karaoke

9 p.m. Dress island-style and get happy hour specials at BeachFire, and enjoy live music. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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

World Tandem Surfing Championships

Tower of Power

Singles’ Night

7 a.m. Surf contest at Churches off Basilone in San Clemente. http://beach.orangecounty.com.

9 p.m. El Mariachi Restaurant hosts Karaoke every Friday and Saturday. 1925 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.5111.

sunday09 forecast: sunny • high: 60° low: 43°

San Clemente Farmers Market

9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Top-40 hits, rock ‘n’ roll and dance music at Brio Tuscany Grille for singles’ night. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

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

Billy Watson

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9 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch at The Next Door. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

$1 Thursdays

forecast: sunny • high: 60° low: 43°

View dolphins, whales and more with Capt Dave’s Dolphin Safari aboard a catamaran sailboat. Call for times. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

8 p.m. The popular contemporary group performs at The Coach House. Tickets $39.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company has $1 tastings of wines off the daily tasting menu. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

friday07 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 63° low: 43°

Piano Bar

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

Groove Lounge

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

SOCSA Winter Opera

7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents Amahl and the Night Visitors in Porthole Theatre at Dana Hills High School. Second performance Jan. 8. Tickets $10-$12. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. Page 12 • San Clemente Times • January 6–12, 2011

Second Saturday Art Fair

10 a.m.–4 p.m. The San Juan Chamber presents the event with artists and musicians along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

Tom Morey Jazz Quartet

11 a.m.-3 a.m. Brunch and live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Live Blues

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

Sea Cure

8 p.m. Local cover band performs at Knuckle Heads. No cover. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

Live music at Swallow’s

2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Dalton Gang performs; 8:30 p.m. Grand Junction takes the stage at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, SJC, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Bluegrass Brunch & Music Signature Safari

Kids’ Fishing

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

Ukulele Nights

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

Renaissance Songwriters’ Showcase 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The best songwriters in SoCal perform the second Sunday of the month at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Sunday Funday

3 p.m.-7 p.m. Open mic hosted by Lee Roy at Caliente Coastal Cantina. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com. (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Andrea Swayne

Café Mezzaluna 2 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.276.7900 Best Known For: Hospitality and customer service Most Popular Item: Trio Marsala Former Dana Point City Councilman Joel Bishop and his wife Christi are the proud new owners of Café Mezzaluna and are looking forward to keeping everything good about the restaurant—including longtime staff and popular menu items—and making some exciting changes in 2011 to elevate the cuisine, the look of the space and even the name. The Bishops have partnered with culinary industry veteran Sharon Kuyper who brings years of experience and will serve as General Manager. Joel’s daughter Melanie will also serve in a management capacity. “With our close proximity to the Ritz-Carlton and the St. Regis resorts, we obviously draw tourist business, which is important to us—but our real focus is on our local customers,” said Joel. “We want to be a place that our neighbors count on for great food and warm hospitality.” The changes that have been made so far include an expanded wine list and an enclosed, heated outdoor patio. Among the most ordered dishes are the Trio Marsala (veal, chicken and shrimp sautéed in a light creamy mushroom marsala sauce served over pasta) pizzas and tasty antipasto selections. Try the delightful Zuppa di Pesce, a combination of mussels, clams, shrimp, fish and calamari served over pasta with a flavorful wine and garlic broth—delicious! Café Mezzaluna is also a popular weekend breakfast spot offering breakfast paninis, omelettes, waffles and more.

Joel and Christi Bishop. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Price Range: $1.95-$17.95 Reservations: Large groups only

Payment: Cash, credit card Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

About our reviews: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant. (Cont. from page 12)

monday10 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 64° low: 43°

Mommy Movie Mondays

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

Comedy Show

9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

$5 Mondays

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

Smokey Karaoke

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

tuesday11 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 63° low: 42°

Lewis & Clark Expedition Across America

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out the exhibit that examines Lewis and Clark’s remarkable adventure at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Runs through March. Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Poul Pedersen

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Great one-man show at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Benny on Flamenco Guitar

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

Karaoke

8 p.m. Live karaoke every night at Taka-O. 21 and older after 9 p.m. 425 N. El Camino real, San Clemente, 949.498.7111, www.taka-orestaurant.com.

Pool & Karaoke

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads every Tuesday. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410. Page 14 • San Clemente Times • January 6–12, 2011

wednesday12 forecast: sunny • high: 62° low: 43°

AT THE MOVIES Somewhere Between True and Dry

Kids Storytime at Casa ROMANTICA

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

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.mollybloomspub.com.

Karaoke

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

Impromptu Beer Tasting

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Bryon Molar of Wine Warehouse. $15 for four beers that go perfect with four cheeses. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

The Danimals

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

Gypsy Groove

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

Wii Bowling Night

9 p.m.-close. Battle on the Wii at Caliente Coastal Cantina. $5 entry fee; winner takes all. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

David Wilcox

8 p.m. The singer/songwriter performs at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

SOCSA Fall Play: Romeo and Juliet

7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents the classic, tragic love story onstage in the Porthole Theatre at Dana Hills High School. Performances through Jan. 15. Tickets $10-$12. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

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There’s something odd about Paramount’s reboot of Charles Portis’ True Grit…and that is that there is nothing “odd” about it. The new adaptation is directed and written by the eccentric Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, who have a reputation for being “weird.” And they have chosen, not only a western as their film for winter 2010/2011, but one that gave John Wayne his only Oscar in 1970. The first adaptation was produced as a more light-hearted and sentimental adventure with the Duke, country star Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. Now 40 years later, we have some fresh direction, acting and cinematography to revamp an old tale. It’s the Wild West and an older-than-her-age 14-year-old girl named Mattie Ross (newcomer Hailee Steinfeld) is on the search for the man named Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) who killed her father. She manages to hire a drunken, but impressive, Marshal known as Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to track him down and kill him as well, in revenge. A Texas Ranger named LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) also joins the trail with the girl and aging man in his own attempt to capture Chaney. As the three journey across states to search for their man, bickering over Mattie being “just a child,” to Cogburn being “too old” for his job occurs numerous times. Barry Pepper plays a gang leader named Ned Pepper who Chaney is now riding along with. The problem with True Grit is that, to those who are causal movie/western viewers, it will seem like a decent film. But to those who have been enjoying most of the Coen brothers films for the last three decades, it will seem a bit dry and lacking a bit in the usual Coen-esque strangeness. All of the actors are up on their game here (especially Bridges and Steinfeld), but the duo directors could have given the feature a little extra push. Portis’ story has now been given a proper adaptation, but leaves his audience expecting more on the cinematic end. SC —Megan Bianco www.sanclementetimes.com

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A Bright Future Assisted living facility, Villas by the Sea, officially solar-powered in 2011 By Christina Scannapiego San Clemente Times

an Clemente’s Villas by the Sea co-owner, Paul Brazeau and his wife, Aileen, pulled a lever on Tuesday, December 28 that sent solar-cell-generated electrical power surging into the assisted living care facility, located at 660 Camino Los Mares. His decision to go solar will not only make the Villas San Clemente’s business with the largest electricity-generating solar array in town—but they will also boast the largest PV system on an assisted living facility in the entire United States. Not to men-

Paul Brazeau, officially giving solar power the go-ahead to light up Villas by the Sea. Courtesy photo

tion, going green will save Brazeau $38,500 per year on electric and heating bills—with, of course, the moral benefits that accompany an environmentally conscious, renewable energy source. Westlake Village based Solar Electrical Systems, who provides and installs both residential and commercial solar power systems throughout Southern California, physically completed installment in October of 2010 — but they were first approached by Brazeau in the summer of 2009, when the conversations between he and the solar energy company owner, Greg Johanson, began rolling. The Villas, situated on a complicated hillside, posed a few challenges. “We were in full engineering design during the beginning of ’10,” said Solar Electrical Systems Contract Manager, Cheri Stevens. “And the designs underwent many divisions. It was interesting. But all of our design issues worked out.” And despite the backlash from the community with concerns about the aesthetics of possible solar panels at the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park, Brazeau’s system seems to have officially commenced without a hitch. The project, which finally entailed the installment of three solar electrical systems—one on the rooftop, one on a solar carport and one on the hillside—had officially passed building code inspections and such by December 10. “Everything went really smoothly,” said Stevens. And to make things equally as smooth for Brazeau, when Solar Electrical Systems mapped out the Villas’ cost-effective package for him, they employed web-based monitoring that automatically emails them if any problems occur. The software also records the daily, monthly and total energy gen-

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community to help upgrade aging technology to meet the needs of our students at both schools,” Bernice Ayer Middle School Principal Holly Feldt said in an announcement. FREF goals for the 2010/2011 school year include funding an updated portable Dell computer lab, a new science lab and instructional aide support. “We rely heavily on private funding and other fundraising efforts to support these goals that truly make a difference for our students and educators,” Dr. Charlotte Hibsch, Principal of Truman Benedict said. Forster Ranch Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization supporting the students attending Truman Benedict Elementary and Bernice Ayer Middle Schools in San Clemente. FREF is organized and run by volunteers. All proceeds directly benefit the students. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 949.661.1427. SC —San Clemente Times

erated so business and homeowners can keep track of exactly what they are paying for—and saving. The 288 kW solar array will provide Brazeau with a total return on his investment in just four years. Plus, under the new California Solar Initiative, solar power rebates and tax incentives will be available to him and he will save $16,444,000 over the next 30 years. The solar panel installation is visible from Interstate 5, off the Estrella exit, and with the many aesthetic concerns residents voiced against the solar panels that would heat and power the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park. SC

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Education Foundation Hosts Crab Feast orster Ranch Education Foundation is hosting its 1st Annual Crab Feast/Auction from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on January 29 at Casino San Clemente at 140 W. Avenida Pico. Tickets are $60 per person or $600 per table of 10. Festivities include an all-you-can-eat Hamptonstyle cold crab dinner and dessert, music and dancing, a cash bar serving beer and wine, and a live and silent auction. To buy tickets, cash or check donations made to FREF Crab Feast may be dropped off at either Bernice Ayers Middle School or Truman Benedict school offices Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, January 21. All contributions and proceeds will be used to fund technology and science initiatives at Bernice Ayer Middle School and Truman Benedict Elementary School serving Forster Ranch and Rancho San Clemente. “In this time of severe state and district budget cuts we need to reach out to our extended

An areal view of the now solar powered assisted living facility. Courtesy photo

Cultural Center seeking those who worked in aerospace industry

n conjunction with its upcoming National Aeronautics and Space Administration exhibition, They Came from Outer Space, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is looking for any area residents who are working or once worked in the aerospace program to share their stories and experiences. “This is a community call to action,” Casa Romantica Executive Director Jenifer Finley said in the announcement. “As with our previous exhibitions, we would like to involve the community in our programming to demonstrate how Southern Californians helped make the nation’s aerospace program the best in the world.” They Came from Outer Space will open to the public on Saturday, January 29, with a Grand Opening Day event from 1 p.m.–4 p.m., featuring live music debuting the Space Aliens, space food and activities for

kids. The exhibition, presented through NASA, explores how the space program has changed and continues to change our everyday lives. It tells the story of manned space flight and features an authentic space suit. Visitors to the exhibition can look at the food that was designed for use in outer space and will be able to hold equipment used by astronauts. The exhibition includes photographs of space walks and the international space station, plus spectacular photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope. The exhibition opens January 29 and runs through March 27. Those who would like to join a panel to share experiences or loan an artifact for display, contact Casa Romantica’s Director of Programming, Tom Marshall at 949.498.2139, ext.16. SC —San Clemente Times

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SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS GIRLS BASKETBALL

TANDEM SURFING

BOYS BASKETBALL

GIRLS SOCCER

WRESTLING

Chargers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Jan. 6, 7 p.m.

World Tandem Surﬁng Championships, Church Beach, San Onofre Jan. 7, 7 a.m.

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

Mustangs vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Jan. 11, 5 p.m.

Diablos vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Jan. 11, 7 p.m.

The Tritons get set for a feisty squad from Aliso Niguel as both teams collide on the court at SCHS.

San Clemente will take on a tough Trabuco Hills squad in a key girls soccer match on the pitch.

Info: www.sctritons.com

The Tritons will try and take the Mission Viejo Diablos down by its horns in a crucial South Coast League dual.

The Lady Tritons are prepped for its second South Coast League game this season playing host to El Toro. Info: www.sctritons.com

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Big kahunas and pretty wahines will display their tandem surﬁng prowess at the World Tandem Surﬁng Championships.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.itsatandem.com

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • After beating

Paramount in the first round of the Loara Tournament at Century High on December 27, the Tritons (10-6) backed that effort up with a 50-43 win against Laguna Beach in the second round of the tournament on December 28. San Clemente then took in its first loss at the tourney with a 56-53 defeat at the hands of Cypress on December 29 before closing out with a 48-47 win against Glendora. In the win against Laguna Beach, Blake Kubly led with 12 points, Dominic Fashing hat 10 points, Christian Baily had eight points and Hank Gillebaard, Jake Jessup and Jeff Otsuki finished with five points apiece. In the loss to Cypress, the Tritons got a big game from Baily who led with 19 points while Fashing finished with 13 points. Closing out the tournament against Glendora, Fashing led with 16 points and had the game-winning put back off an offensive rebound with 11 seconds left. He was also named to the All-Tournament team. Kubly finished the game with 14 points. On Wednesday, January 5, San Clemente took in a non-league game against El Toro at home. Next 7 days: Jan. 7 vs. *Aliso Niguel, 7 p.m.; Jan.12 at *Laguna Hills, 7 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL • After opening

the Costa Mesa Tournament with a win against El Modena on December 27, the Lady Tritons (8-6) were beat 51-45 by El Toro in the second round of the tournament on December 28. The team then edged Capo Valley 45-43 on December 29 before cruising past Irvine in the final round of the tournament with a 56-34 win. Against El Toro, Lauren Pluimer led the team with 14 points and Hailey Cunningham posted 13 points in the loss. Bouncing back against the Lady Cougars of Capo Valley, Sierra Blankenbecler led the team with 11 points, Alessandra D’Agostino had eight points and Cunningham finished a balanced scoring effort with seven points. Wrapping up the tournament in the heft win against Irvine, Pluimer led the team with 14 points while Blankenbecler and Cunningham each had eight points apiece. San Clemente took on Dana Hills on the road on Tuesday, January 4 in its first South Coast

Current and past San Clemente High School lacrosse players gather for a celebratory photo following the ﬁrst-ever alumni game on January 2. Photo by Brian Miller

League game of the season. Next 7 days: Jan. 6 vs. *El Toro, 7 p.m.; Jan. 8 at Tesoro, 7 p.m.; Jan. 11 at *Mission Viejo, 7 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER • After winning four

straight games at the Marina Tournament, the Tritons (7-4-4) made it all the way to the championship round but were edged out 2-1 by Mater Dei. The Monarchs sealed the game with a back-of-the-net winner in the 59th minute of the game by Scott Robertson. The Tritons got on the board with its lone goal in the first half when Tom Wiechert knocked in a header off a corner kick to tie the game. On Wednesday, January 5, San Clemente took in its first South Coast League game of the season by hosting the El Toro Chargers. Next 7 days: Jan. 12 at *Tesoro, 5 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (7-2-4) took on Tesoro in the consolation round of the Excalibur Tournament on December 30 and lost 2-1 to the Lady Titans. Alex Gerrain kicked in the only goal for San Clemente in the first half of the match. Sheridan Hapsic finished with six saves at goal. On Tuesday, January 4, San Clemente took on El Toro in its first South Coast League game of the season. Next 7 days: Jan. 11 vs. *Trabuco Hills, 5 p.m.

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady Tritons (8-2) took on Los Alamitos in a non-league match at Golden West College and lost to the Griffins by the final score of 11-6 on

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December 30. The girls played tough in this one only down 6-5 at the half. San Clemente knotted the game at 6-6 in the third quarter but gave up five goals in the final period which inevitably spurred on the loss. Celine Lazarro led the team with a hat trick of three goals while Mallory McCammon, Mikaela Mourer and Kelsey Thornton each had one goal apiece. The girls went on to face El Toro in its first South Coast League game of the season on Thursday, January 6. Next 7 days: N/A

WRESTLING • At the Rosemead West

Coast Classic December 17-18, Triton wrestler Preston Quam (189) finished in first place and started the tournament with three straight victories by fall that took a total of 39 seconds. He eventually went on to beat Robert Marchese of Oak Hills 6-5 in the final round. San Clemente’s Zach Fishman (145) was also a finalist before losing 4-2 to David Meza of Buena Park in the final. On Tuesday, January 4, the Tritons took on top-ranked Laguna Hills in a South Coast League dual Next 7 days: Jan. 11 vs. *Mission Viejo, 7 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • The Tritons

varsity lacrosse team played in its first ever alumni game on Sunday, January 2, and beat San Clemente’s alumni by the final score of 12-10. Though the alumni brought some serious collegiate heat, San

Clemente High’s current players held on for the impressive win despite rainy conditions at Thalassa Stadium. Following the competition on the field, all gathered for a barbecue in honor of players past and present. • ALUMNI UPDATE • Former Lady Triton Allie Hammer played out a great season of volleyball at the collegiate level this past season. The 2007 San Clemente High School graduate went on this year to earn a full scholarship at American University (Division 1) in Washington D.C. and led the team and league in assists per game (10.5). The American University Eagles went 29-3 with the third best record in the NCAA. Hammer led the AU Eagles against UCLA in the NCAA Tournament just missing the upset of the year, as the team lost in a tight five-game match. In the loss to the Bruins, Hammer recorded a season-high 52 assists and six block assists. Before taking her talents out east, Hammer was coming off a big accolade being named Irvine Valley College’s Women’s Athlete of the Year. Last year, she also captained IVC to the California State Volleyball Championships as the team took third place for the best finish in the school’s history. Hammer also earned the following honors this season: First Team Orange Empire All-Conference, First Team Southern California Community College, California All-State Tournament Team and California All-State Academic team (4.0 GPA). *Denotes Sea View League game. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Yoga Anyone?

asanaFIT Studios invites community to try yoga for free By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

ooking for a new way to get fit in the New Year? Are you curious about yoga but don’t know a chaturanga from a downward dog? asanaFIT Studios, across the street from Italian Cravings, has just the opportunity for you to get acquainted with the practice of yoga—for free. Saturday, January 8, asanaFIT will be hosting a yoga appreciation day at both their Sun and Moon studios at 204

Avenida Granada and 104 Ola Vista. Free classes will be offered all day, along with Chai tea and snacks. For those who are already members, asanaFIT will be offering 20 percent off any regularly priced retail item. Bring a friend and make a fun adventure of it. The price is right and you may just discover a great way to stick to your New Year’s resolutions in 2011. For more information call 949.492.0110 or log on to their website at www.asanafit. com. SC

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San Clemente Men’s Golf Club swing away in two tournaments The San Clemente Men’s Golf Club had its members go from tee to green at two separate tournaments last month. Following are results from the Two Man Better Ball event on Wednesday, December 1: Gross: (First place, 69, $50) Terry Lawrence and Paul Newhart, (second, 70, $40) Andy Horner and Ron Borg, (third, 72, $30) Noel Murchet and David Hamdorf. Net: (First, 59, $50) Nick Traino and Anton Giger, (second tie, 60, $40) William Bundy and Fred Stier; John Borthwick and Bill Manca, (fourth tie, 62, $30) William Rose and Dave McAllister; John Briggs and John Thomas; Bob Wray and Jesse Lea; (seventh tie, 63, $25) Roger Schuessler and Jack Hosford; Dr. Doubleday and Frank Schneider; Dennis Mark and Bruce Lewis; Jimmie Johnson and Cliff McCraw, (11th tie, 64, $20) Kent Bergstrom and Jon Friel, Paul Finden and Frank White; Phil Larson and Jim Needham, (14th tie, 65, $15) Hector Amaya and Jerome Johnson; Harold Larson and Tom Colt; Albert Calfe and Jim Hester. Closest to the Pin ($10 each): #2 John Borthwick, 3’10”; #9 Dale Arambel, 7’8”; #13 Bob Wray, 5’5”; #15 Dennis Palone, 5’2”. Following are results from the “4 Club Turkey Shoot” on Friday, December 17 (all gross and net scores received a $25 “Turkey” gift card): Gross: (first place, 79) Hector Amaya, (second, 80) Scott Moore, (third, 82) Gary Klasse, (fourth, 82) Ron Borg, (fifth, 83) Tom Evans; Net: (first place, 70) Dave McCallister, (second tie 72) Roger Schuessler, Grant Woodward, John Thomas, John Briggs, Len Maier and John McMahon, (eight tie, 73) Jack Davis, Don Stroup and Byron Nelson, (11th, 74) Al Calfe, (12th tie, 75) Ron McIntyre, Terry Lawrence, Phil Larson and Kent Bergstrom, (16th tie, 76) Tom Amen, Don Edler, Jim Dahl, Hohn Wolfsohn and Ken Lorin. Closest to the Pin: #2 Gary Langdale, 8’10”; # 9 Dave Hamdorf, 5’10”; #13 Paul Gleason, 15’8”; #15 Dave Hamdorf, 9”. The next tournament is set for Saturday, January 8. To sign up, or for more information visit www.golfweb.ws/11785/.

Several area gymnasts excel at meet The optional women’s team from Olympica Gymnastics of Laguna Hills participated in the Gliders 2 Event Challenge on December 19. This event challenge is formatted to give gymnasts the chance to perform on two of the four applicable events as they also earn judging feedback on areas for improvement. Standout team members included San Clemente’s McKenna Hutcheson, 16, who took second place on the uneven bars at Level 10 with a score of 9.00. Hutcheson is currently a junior at San Clemente High. Coaches for the optional team are Nicole DeMoss and Kelly Smith.

OUTDOORS Sanden and crew take polar bear plunge on New Year’s San Clemente’s Beth Sanden along with Mary Hill, Richard Leste and a slew of other participants took the polar bear plunge just south of the San Clemente Pier at Lost Winds/ Lasuen Beach on New Year’s Day. The plunge began at 9 a.m. with swimmers ranging from 5 years old to 60. Several participants opted to swim out to Seal Rock and back, while others took a cold and quick dip to begin the new year. The event was patrolled by State Lifeguards who kept an eye on swimmers from shore while the San Clemente City Lifeguard Boat escorted about 15 swimmers to Seal Rock and back.

SOCCER San Clemente United set for tryouts and upcoming season San Clemente United are holding tryouts for its new girls 9’s and 10’s teams for the 2011 season. The upcoming tryout will take place Monday, January 10 from 4-5 p.m. at Tierra Grande. All training this season will take place in San Clemente. For more information, contact Chris Murray at 949.547.0439 or visit www.scunited.org.

FITNESS Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club to offer women’s self defense course Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, located at 210 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente, will have a Women’s Self Defense Course, titled Don’t Be Left in the Dark, on January 22 and January 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the club. The cost is $179 for two people or $120 per person. Every woman (and/or teenage girl) should learn how to defend themselves. This self-defense class will help you learn to be aware of your body and its surroundings. You will obtain the ability to assess a person’s intention, so that you can avoid potentially life-threatening situations. Instructors will help you to project a positive self-image and will give you the confidence to defend yourself in any situation which requires the use of force. The head instructor for the class is Lao Shr James Poindexter and he can be reached at 949.394.5173. More information is also available by calling Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club at 949.366.1010.

BASKETBALL Youth co-ed basketball program now taking registration The South Coast Family & Beach Cities YMCA are currently taking registration for winter youth basketball. Children will learn the fundamentals of the sport of basketball and fundamental skills such as: Dribbling, agility, passing, shooting and rebounding. A strong emphasis is also placed on character development and sportsmanship. The basketball leagues are for children ages 6 to16. There are eight weeks of game play and an all-star game. Practices are held during the weeks with games scheduled for Saturdays. Teams play against other YMCAs from across Orange County. Skills assessment day and the last day to register is Saturday, January 22. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. More information is available by contacting the YMCA at 949.495.9622 or www.ymcaoc.org.

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FOR RENT House for Rent in Lake Elsinore 4 bed, 2 bath, 1472 sq ft., 3 car garage and space for RV or boat parking. Central heat and A/C. Nice size fenced yard, covered patio, great neighborhood. One block from Lake, close to 74 HWY. Available immediately. $1,450/M 949.201.8551

FOR SALE WOOD BED FRAME W/ STORAGE, MattrEss Light wood twin bed frame with two large drawers at the base for storage. Perfect for toys or linens. Good condition, clean. Includes mattress. Also have a fairly new down comforter to go with it. Pick up from Dana Point. Will email photos upon request. 949-533-9761. $225/OBO.

GARAGE SALES 157 AVENIDA MIRAMAR – SAN CLEMENTE Lots of Great Deals! We downsized and have lots of extra stuff - 3 counter stools, patio chairs, lawn and garden equipment, kids toys (baby to 2 year old, bed safety rails, charcoal grill, small hardware and household items, entertainment center, framed poster, and much more! January 8th, 8:00am-12:00pm

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ACNE/PROBLEM SKIN Proderma 800 S. El Camino Real Ste. 205

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Financial Advisor

949.492.3663 949.498.9007 The Cellar 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

CHIROPRACTORS

ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com

949.234.9857

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

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

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

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

Attorneys

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

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

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

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers 949.492.2179 www.sanocomputers.com Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com

CONCRETE

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

949.361.9656

Auto Wrecking

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes 949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

Bankruptcy Attorneys Beauty Supply

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

HAIR SALONS

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

Miller’s Holiday Lighting

Dentists

949.369.7263

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.492.1114

BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR OC - IT 949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

CARPET

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Capistrano Beach Steam Clean 949.240.5875 www.steamcleaningdanapoint.com Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning 949.492.5370

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

949.874.2540

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust

Lange & Minnott 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

EXTERMINATING

SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

MUSIC LESSONS

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

Periodontics & Dental Implants

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 949.218.8022 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 www.roomswithavu.com

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 INTERIOR DESIGN P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Entertainment 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, DJ Services www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 KilltheTreble@yahoo.com 135 Avenida Victoria

CARPET CLEANING

949.683.4972

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

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 109 Calle de los Molinos, leslielowe82@gmail.com www.southcoastfurniture.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 HOME IMPROVEMENT 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

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

BOOKS

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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

Home Décor

949.248.2868

Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa 949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella

MATTRESSES

Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

B Construction 949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish www.biffcooperconstruction.com Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net HOME LOANS Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com COSMETICS

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

Landscape Lighting

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

HOLIDAY LIGHTING

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

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

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

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

INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com

949.212.5800

PEST CONTROL 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

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 JewelerS San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net 949.361.4367 PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 949.492.3459 Paradise Jewelers 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com San Clemente

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

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

PET SUPPLIES 949.361.9656 Pet Treasures 949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com

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

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

VETERINARIANS

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

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

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

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

Restaurants

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

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

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

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

WATER DAMAGE

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

Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.9412

SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP

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

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

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

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

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

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

Troubled Teens Pacific Quest 949.940.6068 mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

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

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

WEBSITE DESIGN

949.290.8230 949.498.6204 Bayside Window Cleaning www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 X-Mas Light Installation 949.361.3348

SCREENS

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

Wine Shop & Wine Tasting 949.361.9656

WINDOW CLEANING

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

949.369.7263

Wine Bar

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

Café Calypso 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 WINDOWS The Cellar 949.492.3663 Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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Psychologists

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

San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 949.366.9386 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

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Grom of the WEEK Taj Lindblad Age: 7, Concordia Elementary

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

SC S a n C le m e n te

Taj Lindblad’s dad was inspired by top pro surfer, Taj Burrow, when he named his son—partially because the West Ozzie is one of his favorite surfers and partially because it’s just a cool name. So it’s only natural that the now-7-year-old would take to the ocean. Taj started surfing with his dad, Marc—a San Clemente ex up-and-coming amateur and professional surfer—when he was 2 and, though his dad puts on swim fins to help him paddle out sometimes, Taj is starting to catch his own waves already. So far, he loves to get barreled and his favorite thing about surfing is “hanging out with my dad and my uncle. He gives me lots of waves.” Taj’s local spot is Riviera, but he also likes riding bikes down to Lowers with his dad. His Photo by Jack McDaniel/mcdanielphoto.com favorite surfers are Taj Burrow, Kolohe Andino, Jordy Smith and Kelly Slater. Besides surfing, he likes skateboarding on his backyard halfpipe, playing ice hockey and snowboarding. “I just got back from Mammoth and I’m going to Brian Head next month,” he said. Taj got his first surfboard for his first-ever Christmas. “It was a tiny one-fin Shane Stoneman with flames,” he said. (Now he rides a 4’6” Shane Stoneman.) Even though Taj only likes school “a little,” at the moment, “I like to play with my friends at recess and get sports books in the library,” he said. —CS

Patrick Gudauskas on Tour

Surf ForecasT

San Clemente surfer Patrick Gudauskas qualifies for 2011 ASP World Tour

set to represent Orange County in the new season. In the women’s Top 17, Santa Ana-based he Association of Surfing Professionals surfer Courtney Conlogue is the lone OC (ASP) Top 34 World Tour 2011 list has representative as well as the only mainland been completed and San Clemente’s U.S. surfer in the mix. own Patrick Gudauskas is ASP World Tour Manager among the qualifiers. Renato Hickel noted in a press The Top 34 is made up of the release that although the seed Top 22 ranked surfers from the list has been determined, it 2010 World Tour followed by is subject to change dependthe next 10 surfers in the ranks ing on the results of the first and two wildcards—Gabe few Prime and Star qualifying Kling (USA) and Kai Otton events of the 2011 season. (AUS). For more information includBesides Gudauskas, Brett ing tour dates and surfer proSimpson (Huntington Beach) files, log onto www.aspworldtour. is the only other male surfer com. SC Photo by Andrea Swayne By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

2011 ASP World Tour Top 34 Men 1. Kelly Slater (USA) 2. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 3. Taj Burrow (AUS) 4. Mick Fanning (AUS) 5. Bede Durbidge (AUS) 6. Dane Reynolds (USA) 7. Adrian Buchan (AUS) 7. Owen Wright (AUS) 9. Jeremy Flores (FRA) 10. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 11. C.J. Hobgood (USA) 12. Michel Bourez (PYF)

13. Chris Davidson (AUS) 14. Jadson Andre (BRA) 15. Damien Hobgood (USA) 16. Kieren Perrow (AUS) 17. Brett Simpson (USA) 18. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 19. Taylor Knox (USA) 20. Heitor Alves (BRA) 21. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 22. Bobby Martinez (USA) 23. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 24. Kai Otton (AUS)

BOARD SHORTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS 15th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Surf Contest is this Weekend The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to produce the first classic winter surf event of 2011 with the 15th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Surf Contest at Church Beach, San Onofre this weekend, January 8 and 9. The annual event brings together Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) members from throughout California for competition, fun and camaraderie. This year’s program will be held in conjunction with Tandem Surfing’s I.T.S.A. World Championships. This is the first time in history that a world title tandem surfing event will take place on mainland USA. The weather looks like it’ll corporate by the weekend and all systems are set to go.

25. Patrick Gudauskas (USA) 26. Tiago Pires (PRT) 27. Adam Melling (AUS) 28. Daniel Ross (AUS) 29. Raoni Monteiro (BRA) 30. Josh Kerr (AUS) 31. Alejo Muniz (BRA) 32. Dusty Payne (HAW) 33. Julian Wilson (AUS) 34. Gabe Kling (USA)

The event will offer spectacular competitive surfing with age groups ranging from kids to seniors with two contest zones. The number of competitors traditionally makes this the largest competitive two-day longboard event on the West Coast. CSC is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition represents more than 10,000 surfers of all ages and exists for the betterment of the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally and to promote the sport of surfing. The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA

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Jeffrey “Midget” Smith. Photo by Jasmine Smith

Remembering Midget WSA Championship Tour contest hosts Pier Rat Challenge

t has been two years since local surfer, judge and legendary shaper Jeffrey “Midget” Smith passed away after a long battle with cancer. Since before his passing, the Western Surfing Association has been holding an annual contest at the San Clemente Pier—first as a fundraiser for Midget’s treatment and now as an annual memorial to the surf icon—the Pier Rat Challenge. The contest will coincide with Event No. 6 on the WSA Gatorade Championship Tour on Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9. Although online entry closed at midnight on Wednesday, there may still be a limited amount of beach entries available in the Men’s and Women’s Open Divisions on Saturday. A memorial paddle out will be held at noon on Saturday as well. For more information, log on to www. surfwsa.org. SC —Andrea Swayne

acts as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For additional information visit the Doheny Longboard Clubs website at www. dohosurf. org or contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@ hotmail.com Robb Havassy Art Exhibit The Surfing Heritage Foundation presents a solo art exhibit by Robb Havassy at the Surfing Heritage Museum & Gift Store at South Coast Plaza West, 3333 Bear Street, #303 in Costa Mesa. Havassy’s work will be on display through the end of January and a closing reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact the store at 714.800.1654 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS January 8: SSS Orange County Middle and High School Event No. 3, Huntington Beach,

Water temp: 55-58˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor; Catalina: 10-12’ Poor Remarks: A mix of fading WNW-NW groundswell and small SSW swell prevails on Thursday. Surge is light to moderate and visibility is still very low following the recent rains making for generally poor to very poor diving conditions. Short range: WNW-NW groundswell fades through the day on Thursday with some small SSW Southern Hemi swell in the mix, offering up 2-3’+ surf for most better breaks. Conditions are clean and peaky with light offshore flow for the morning. A new mix of WNW swell and SSW Southern Hemi fills in through the day on Friday. Long range: The weekend is looking good for a fun zone mix of WNW and SSW swells in the 34’+ range, slowly easing on Sunday. Conditions are looking good with light offshore flow for the morning, stay tuned.

SC Times online video show Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com and check out our collection of BoardShorts videos featuring the people and events that make up our rich surf community. San Clemente Times BoardShorts videos can be purchased through videographer Rob Elseewi for $10 per segment. To order your copy, send an email to robelseewi@ gmail.com or call 949.701.5711.

Goldenwest Street January 8-9: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 6, San Clemente, Pier January 15-16: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No.5, Encinitas, D Street January 16-17: Surfing America Prime Event No.4, Santa Cruz, Steamer Lane January 22-23: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 8, Dana Point, Salt Creek January 29-30: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 6, Huntington Beach, Pier (Rescheduled due to rain-out on November 20-21.) February 5-6: Surfing America Prime Event No. 5, San Onofre State Beach, Upper Trestles February 12-13: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 7, Huntington Beach, Pier February 12-13: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 6, San Diego, La Jolla Shores February 19-20: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 9, Ventura, C Street February 26-27: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 7, Oceanside, Pier www.sanclementetimes.com