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Roadmap to the Future As San Clemente updates its General Plan, city leaders consider options for areas like Los Molinos E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO More than 30 people have applied to be San Juan Capistrano’s next City Manager, city officials said Tuesday. The City Council is moving forward to fill the position permanently, as Joe Tait is holding two separate contracts as City Manager and Utilities Director. Before recent pay cuts, he was earning $324,000 a year, which led to some criticism in the community over the salary figure and whether one man could adequately perform both full time positions. Supporters, however, point out that Tait’s contracts do not include any benefits—in Capistrano, benefits packages add about 53 percent to employee costs. The City Council is handling the recruitment and hiring process without any help from consultants, and discussed the process Tuesday. All five elected officials will likely review all of the resumes, wean the number down and conduct the final interviews.

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Former Dana Point Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Nichole Chambers admitted to financial wrongdoing in her resignation letter, the group’s Board of Directors Chair announced in a January 18 news release. The announcement, from Chamber Board Chair Russell Kerr, is the first confirmation from the group of potential wrongdoing by Chambers. The Dana Point Times broke the story on January 7 that information about possible financial misdeeds by Chambers had been forwarded to Dana Point Police Services and then assigned to an OCSD Economic Crimes Unit Investigator. “The letter contained an admission of financial wrongdoing that was subsequently documented by an independent audit,” Kerr’s announcement says. “The Board had no recourse but to hand the matter over to the appropriate authorities who have opened an investigation.” Laura Ouimet is serving as Interim Executive Director.

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…A Task Force on School Fees?

THE LATEST: Members of Capistrano Unified school foundations, PTAs, student government and others involved in school activities will join in a task force to review student fees in the wake of a settlement with the ACLU in a lawsuit alleging school districts statewide broke the law by charging fees. State law allows some fees—such as for parking, bus transportation, P.E. clothes and for classes such as wood shop and art—but an ACLU lawsuit in December cited Capistrano Unified School District fees that included requiring students to buy books and subscribe to magazines for certain classes. “Many school districts are modifying their practices concerning student fees, changing traditions that go back many years,” CUSD Superintendent Joseph Farley says in a letter to parents. “The ACLU settlement reinforced the prohibition on student fees by stressing that ‘pupils may not be charged fees or be required to purchase equipment or materials to participate in a class or an extracurricular activity.’” The settlement will be made law by September. If a district violates the terms, the state Controller will withhold 1 percent of the district’s total funding for administrative costs under the violation is corrected. WHAT’S NEXT: Notices of the regulations will be posted in classrooms. Farley said he will convene a task force to help the district implement the regulations. FIND OUT MORE: See the letter and a list of acceptable fees at the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com. —Jonathan Volzke

…New HOV Lanes?

THE LATEST: Preliminary work is under way to extend the carpool lanes on the San Diego Freeway (I-5) between Avenida Pico in San Clemente and San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano and officials are asking the public for input regarding the project’s enviwww.sanclementetimes.com

ronmental impacts. In addition to adding a carpool lane in each direction, the project would provide new merging lanes to relieve traffic at three locations and improve the Avenida Pico interchange. The I-5 carries about 242,000 vehicles per day near the Camino Capistrano interchange and future projections estimate that number to rise to 300,000, an increase of nearly 25 percent. The improvements will provide a crucial link in Orange County’s carpool lane network and help minimize weaving between traffic lanes where the current carpool lanes end and maintain travel speed for carpool users. The $275 million project is funded by Measure M2, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. Pending environmental approval, construction is anticipated to begin in 2015. Community members are invited to attend an open house to learn about the project and provide comments on the draft environmental document. WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting will be held between 6 and 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at the San Clemente Community Development Office, Second Floor, 910 Calle Negocio in San Clemente. FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit www.octa.net/5hov.asp or contact Tresa Oliveri at 714.560.5374 or by email at toliveri@octa.net. —JV

...the price of solar panels in San Clemente?

THE LATEST: A survey by area chapters of the Sierra Club showed that San Clemente holds the dubious title of most expensive permitting costs for solar panels on commercial structures. In fact, the fees alone to install a 131-kilowatt photovoltaic system in San Clemente would be $13,818, far exceeding the other 34 Orange County communities asked about the permits. Some communities, such as Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo and Santa Ana, charge no fees, according to the survey. Other cities’ permits are nearly as

A survey showed San Clemente’s solar panel permitting costs are among the most expensive in the county. File photo

pricey as San Clemente’s. Orange charges $11,540, Fountain Valley charges $11,179 and Tustin charges $10,500. The Sierra Club deemed 40 percent of the surveyed communities, including San Clemente, as overcharging for permitting fees because the cost exceeds the amount of money owners of buildings, schools, churches and nonprofits might actually recoup by installing solar panels in the first place. But City Building Official Michael Jorgensen questions some of the Sierra Clubs’ assumptions when conducting the survey and says the group underestimates the time needed by city employees to inspect the solar power systems. The nonprofit indicates that only 20 percent of permit applications require a second round of plan reviews. “It is our experience that commercial solar systems typically require three or more rounds of plan review,” Jorgensen said by e-mail.

In fact, recent larger installations called for 10 separate visits by a building inspector, he noted. “The city has always and continues to strive to provide the best possible service at a fair and appropriate price,” he said. From 2008 to 2009, the City Council approved a fee waiver program for solar permits on a trial basis to encourage the installation of solar power. The city conducted a fee study of its permits on solar panel installations and determined its fees were “appropriate based on the overall costs to provide building division services.” Permit fees for residential structures remain waived. WHAT’S NEXT: For now, the permitting fees for commercial solar systems will stay as is. FIND OUT MORE: Visit the Sierra Club’s website for more details or www.SolarPermitFees. org. —Stacie N. Galang (Cont. on page 4)

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… the theft and vandalism of pro and con Measure A signs?

THE LATEST: As if the animosity between opponents and supporters of Measure A wasn’t bad enough already, signs for both camps have gone missing in recent days. Some placards have even been vandalized, say leaders on both sides of the issue. Measure A, of course, is the referendum voters will weigh in on March 8. The measure will determine the fate of the LAB-Playa del Norte project. Bill Hart, one of the co-founders of the Pro North Beach Vision Coalition, said dozens of his group’s “Yes on Measure A” signs have been stolen from lawns and other areas around town. Some of their banners have also been torn down or covered over with antiMeasure A slogans. Hart said he is extremely disappointed by the tactics of opponents. “In the end, it infringes on our free speech,” he said. “Everyone has a right to express their opinions particularly with regard to an election.”

Charles Mann, one of the opponents LAB-Playa del Norte, said he is “strictly against any of that.” Signs for his group have also been stolen, he said. “I guarantee that we will never be vindictive,” he said. “We want to be very respectful.” He said thieves have hauled off with their “No on Measure A” signs because they outnumber the pro camp. “If we could find who the culprits are, I’d throw them in jail in a heartbeat, on either side,” Mann said. “To me, that’s just bad manners.” As the election nears, both sides may need a lesson in manners. Stealing is bad form no matter where you stand on Measure A. WHAT’S NEXT: Voters will go to the polls March 8 to vote on Measure A. FIND OUT MORE: Check out our website for periodic updates on Measure A at www. sanclementetimes.com. —SNG

…iPads for the City Council?

THE LATEST: For now, the City Council

won’t be getting iPads, the clever tablet devices made by Apple. Tuesday night the five-member council decided against using city dollars to buy the iPads. The environmentally conscious board had considered purchasing the devices to save paper and the time copying the weighty council meeting packets. The cost for paper alone is $110 per year for one person’s year of packets, City Clerk Joanne Baade told the council. The council considered purchasing either the wireless enabled iPads at $546 each or paying $813 each for iPads that have both a wireless connection and a data plan. The city would be on the hook for another $300 a year in data costs for the latter devices. Councilman Jim Dahl showed off his personal iPad, calling it a “pretty ingenious item.” Mayor Lori Donchak said the council should hold off on purchasing the iPads until it was clear that competing tablets wouldn’t be a better option. Others like Jim Evert and Bob Baker just weren’t prepared to embrace the new technology. “I’m not ready to do away with paper,” Baker said. Councilman Tim Brown was prepared to purchase his own iPad. While others in the

community are tightening their belts, he felt the city should, too. WHAT’S NEXT: At least for the foreseeable future, the City Council will continue to receive paper copies of their council packets. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for further discussion online about iPads or take our online poll at www.sanclementetimes.com. —SNG

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week SIRENS SOUND: Residents in southern San Clemente reported hearing a siren Tuesday, January 18 at approximately 8:30 a.m. and again Wednesday about 7:30 a.m. U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton announced that the siren sound came from a Marine Corps Base Mass Notification System siren that was inadvertently activated due to a system malfunction. The USMC Camp Pendleton’s Mass Notification System is separate from the SONGS’ community alert siren network that serves San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. —JV

• KUDOS TO THE COMMISH Former Saddleback College president and current Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Bill Thomas was named Commissioner of the Year by the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members. He will be honored by the organization March 10 in Sacramento. • CITY HALL HONORS San Clemente will honor 33 city workers at its annual Employee Service Awards. The January 27 luncheon will feature guest speaker Heidi Steele, vice president of AccentCare’s Human Resources Department and a champion off-road racer. Congratulations to those being recognized: Kris Hadley, Dan Dyer, Brent Panas, Marni Schear, Johnny Taitano, Del Turk, Sam Penrod, Sydney Hardie, Kim Kurtz, Tim Shaw, Mark Iverson, Tony Parks, Angel Hernandez, Lisa Chang, Jill Moran, Peggy Lacayo, Kevin Lussier, Julie Schmidt, Jim Berry, David Rebensdorf, Peggy O’Neill, Pablo Bargueno, Steve Nelson, Mark Ward, John Caterino, Lynne Fuller, Rick Brown, Peter Dugan, Jim Smetona, Akram Hindiyeh, Jim Pechous, Larry Moore and Rita DeForrest. • BUDGET GURU Pall Gudgeirsson, Assistant City Manager and City Treasurer, and the San Clemente’s budget team, were recognized by the city after receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. It’s the team’s 19th consecutive year receiving the statewide honor as well as receiving the Excellence in Budgeting Award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. The City Council honored Gudgeirsson with a plaque at its meeting Tuesday night. “This is extremely, supremely cool,” said Mayor Lori Donchak as she handed Gudgeirsson the plaque. The city treasurer credited his team. “This truly is a team effort,” he responded.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, Jan 20 Growl Testing City of San Clemente tests its Community Alert Sirens January 18-20. More info: 949.361.6109, www.san-clemente.org.

Business Council Meeting 4:30 p.m. SC Chamber business meeting at The Shore. 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Friday, Jan 21 Renovation Grand Opening 11:30 a.m. SC Chamber at Italian Cravings. 105 S. Ola Vista, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber. com.

TGIF Party 12 p.m. Lunch and entertainment by Harold’s South Coast Dixie Jazz Band at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Foreign Film Friday 7 p.m. Watch the Norwegian film, Troubled Water, at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Saturday, Jan 22 Astronomy Night 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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

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

Wednesday, Jan 26 SC Adult Book Discussion Group 8:30 a.m. Meet at the library to discuss “Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea” by Barbara Demick. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

CUSD Board Meeting

Sunday, Jan 23

Investment Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Oceanview Conference

Soul Food: A Sense of Time

Room. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

6 p.m. The Capo school district board meets in the Education Center Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.9200, www.capousd.org.

Tuesday, Jan 25

Thursday, Jan 27

SC Sunrise Rotary Club

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m. Free event at The Baha’i Center for reflection and spiritual awareness; this month features performer Ramses Rashidi, a singer, composer, producer, writer, educator and a journalist. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.981.8805, www.soulfoodoc.com.

Monday, Jan 24 Free Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.lowselfhelpsystems.org.

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

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

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

Library After-School Club 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Club for kids 5 and older with activities at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

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

10:30 a.m. Stories for youngsters ages 3-5 at the library; sign-ups required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

BNI Meeting 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Meeting every Thursday at the Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, www.bellacollinagolf.com.

Upcoming: Friday, Jan 28 Beach Club Party for 6th-8th Graders 7 p.m.-9p.m. An evening of dancing, fun and games for sixth- to eighth-graders at Ole Hanson Beach Club. Snacks and beverages available for a fee. School dress codes enforced. Must show Student ID! 100 N. Avenida Pico, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Roadmap to the Future As San Clemente updates its General Plan, city leaders consider options for areas like Los Molinos By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

fficially, the area is called Los Molinos. Others refer to portions of it as surfboard alley. No matter what it’s called, this hodgepodge of surfboard manufacturers, auto repair shops and sundry warehouses is one of eight areas being targeted for revitalization as part of the city’s updated General Plan, a kind of municipal roadmap for the next decade and beyond. “Our work is taking the General Plan ideas and referring them in a way that presents the true feelings of our community,” said Bill Hart, one of two spokesmen for the 25-member General Plan Advisory Council leading revisions of the document. Hart described the General Plan as the “single biggest thing that’s happening in the city right now.” “If you don’t build that blueprint, how can you measure success?” he asked. The City Council and the Planning Commission will meet February 3 to discuss Los Molinos and the seven other so-called focus areas and the ways the city can infuse them with new purpose. Camino de los Mares, Rancho San Clemente Business Park, North Beach and North El Camino Real, Del Mar and its designated T-zone, the Pier Bowl, South El Camino (west of Interstate 5) and South El Camino (east of Interstate 5) are the other focus areas. Since late winter 2010, community stakeholders known as the General Plan Advisory Council have met to discuss revising the document that serves as the city’s roadmap. The February 3 meeting marks a sort of first step in General Plan revisions as the joint boards meet to confirm land use, that is, the ways they can rezone—and therefore expand and revitalize the uses—in the targeted areas. The overall plan is expected to be complete by early 2012. The initial work of the GPAC has been to discuss the overall plan and its first major recommendation with the focus areas. “Think of it as a first draft,” Hart said. “It focuses on several areas in the city that are deserving of attention.” Los Molinos is small district tucked away near the Marblehead project, Interstate 5, the Best Western Casablanca Inn and Los Obreros Lane. Gary Giacomini, owner of Rincon Truck Center, is one of the 25 members on GPAC and president of Los Molinos Business group. He describes the area, where he’s owned Rincon Trucks for 15 years, as a “unique business district with different types of businesses.” “It’s a good place for small businesses to get started,” Giacomini said. He and other business owners in the area want to preserve the eclectic character while also making the kind of cosmetic upgrades that make it friendlier to outsiders. “I think, in general, just appearance in some ways needs to be improved on,” Giacomini said. Already, the area is slated to have utilities placed underground, which will help de-clutter the streets, he noted. In the past, business owners have clashed with neighbors who complained about noise and the general appearances of the buildings. But the tightly knit group has managed to stick together and, in a way, defend their turf as a viable business area.

Above: The intersection of Calle de los Molinos and Calle Bonito show a portion of the Los Molinos District. Left: Artist Drew Brophy has run his Son of the Sea art business in the Los Molinos District for nearly 10 years. Photos by Stacie N. Galang

To Learn More: Mayor Lori Donchak and Gary Giancomini, owner of Rincon Trucking and President of the Los Molinos Business Group will be host a walking tour Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The public is welcome. Participants can meet in the parking lot of the Bonito Canyon Park at 1304 Calle Valle.

Giacomini said Los Molinos has been a reliable tax base for San Clemente. Few cities have a similar area, he said. “I think it’s one of the areas business-wise that survived all the other recessions,” he said. “I guess you could say it’s withstood a lot of storms.” Giacomini said the low rents attract small businesses that stay for the long haul. One of Los Molinos’ success stories is Rainbow Sandals. “It adds a unique character to the city,” Giacomini said. “Our surfing industry seems to be getting more of a foothold down here.” For nearly a decade, Drew Brophy has run his art business, Son of the Sea, on Calle Los Molinos. Businesses like his that cater to the surf industry have a loyal following, the artist said. “I think this area has its place,” he said. “But it needs something.”

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Overall, Brophy said the area isn’t well kept. “We’re kind of in a dead zone, a forgotten area,” he said. Nevertheless, the nearness to his home, the ocean, the affordable rent and the community atmosphere make it ideal for the artist. He hopes the city embraces positive change. “It should be an asset to the community,” he said. Eric Rumaner, a veteran surfboard maker at Timmy Patterson’s Surfboard Shop, described the area as a “little family.” The proximity to the beach allows surfers like him to work and play. He hopes the city preserves the atmosphere he described as a kind of “underground thing” where they can work without being overwhelmed by passersby. Giacomini said work with the General

Plan has thus far been upbeat for Los Molinos. “GPAC is pretty much in agreement that they want to preserve it,” he said. “They don’t want to change it. That’s a positive.” As for the long view, the truck center owner hopes that once the General Plan is approved in 2012, the city sticks to its decisions. That way those invested in the community will feel confident about staying long term and making improvements. “It’s a good roadmap for investors to have,” Giacomini said. “We just hope (city leaders) don’t deviate from it when something comes along.” The February 3 meeting will be the first chance for the City Council and the Planning Commission to weigh in on what advisory commission brings them. Hart said GPAC hopes its work “captures the desires of the community in terms of where San Clemente is heading over the next 20 years.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Business Beat

By CHRISTINA SCANNAPIEGO

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community The Warehouse and WaWa Ecuador, a San Clemente-based boutique line of “cool things from cool places” are co-hosting a “Shop & Eat” tour to Ecuador. The tour will visit the capital city, Quito, Otalvo—a largely indigenous town famous for its textiles—Cotacachi, a pastoral village and the Panama hat center of the world. All seven days of accommodations and dining are included in the package and the trip is limited to 12 people. “Our tours are exciting, fast-paced and all about shopping and eating,” said WaWa Trading’s Dean Reynolds. All of their products consist of one or more elements for handmade, organic or recycled material and are symbolic of a culture’s heritage. For more info, visit www.wawaecuador.com or call 949.388.2159.

NOW OPEN u Joy Ricks, owner of the acne treatment center, Proderma, is offering complimentary consultations for those with acne problems, razor bumps, discoloration and other types of problem skin. With 25 years of experience behind her, Ricks began by helping out a paramedical aesthetician with his clinic years ago, after visiting him as an acne sufferer herself. She garnered as much knowledge as she could there. She soon earned her aesthetician license and even delved into starting her own product line. “The product end was overwhelming,” she said of her decision to finally branch back into treatment, recently opening Proderma at 800 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 205. Ricks conducts the treatments herself, all of which are topical. “It’s more hands-on than going to a dermatologist,” she said. Call Proderma with any inquiries at 949.498.9007 or email info@prodermaacneclinic.com.

GRAND RE-OPENING Italian Cravings, at 105 S. Ola Vista, invite you to celebrate their grand re-opening Friday, January 21 in honor of their new and improved identity. The traditional Italian restaurant has spent the last two months updating their entire interior with new counter tops, paint, lighting and the like. Although they’re keeping their traditional menu as is, they’ve added some new items, a new wine and Sunday brunch, which will now be served weekly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’re excited,” said Italian Cravings Manager Destiny Dorning. u

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

Tuesday, January 18 BURGLARY ALARM Via Colorso, 0 Block (8:31 a.m.) A woman heard a burglary alarm. She was unsure if it was a nearby home or at San Onofre.

Monday, January 17 ASSAULT El Camino Real, 200 Block (9:43 p.m.) A customer at a local watering hole reported another patron tried to start a fight with him. It’s an ongoing problem. The other man was ejected from the bar. DISTURBANCE Calle Campana, 600 Block (9:41 p.m.) A woman locked herself in her room and www.sanclementetimes.com

Italian Cravings will celebrate their grand re-opening Friday, January 21. Photo by Heidi Mefferd u Preferred Towing, 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, will be holding a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 28 at their business from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in honor of their new ownership. Ryan Rubin officially took over this past July. He remodeled the entire office and upgraded his equipment. He invites you to come by the ribbon cutting for refreshments and appetizers. For more information, call Preferred Towing at 949.369.1717.

called deputies when a couple she rents a room to got into a physical fight in the living room. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Portico Del Sur/Camino De Los Mares (8:51 p.m.) A driver was slumped over the wheel of his vehicle for more than an hour. FRAUD REPORT Avenida Talega/Avenida Vista Hermosa (8:10 p.m.) A man complained his ex-wife was using the ATM card without permission. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Rosa, 200 Block (6:25 p.m.) A woman said she was being harassed by two people because she likes to hang out with her sister. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Del Mar, 600 Block (4:11 p.m.) Four boys lit fireworks off by the Pier. A woman complained the powder was affecting her, and she wanted a police report. DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (3:57 p.m.) Two women were in a physical fight. It started over a parking spot. PATROL CHECK Camino Capistrano, 35500 Block (3:55 p.m.) A man reported someone threw food at his car as he drove by. CITIZEN ASSIST Tierra Bella, 100 Block (3:40 p.m.) A woman reported her ex-husband was in her home last night, with the kids, even though she had not given him permission to enter.

SPECIAL EVENTS u For the rest of the month of January, C’Siren Day Spa will be offering 20 percent off on all services as well as 20 percent off their wide range of natural, organic products. Stop by to learn more about their skin and wellness treatments at 312 Avenida de la Estrella, visit www.csirendayspa.com or call 949.498.7700. u This coming March, from Monday, March 14 to the following Monday, March 21,

ARREST Avenida Miramar, 100 Block (2:54 p.m.) Deputies were called to investigate a woman down. A 22-year-old woman was taken into custody on drug and theft warrants. She listed her occupation in booking records as “sales.”

To get business news in this section, send an e-mail to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. “Business Beat” will include updates and happenings that occurred within six to eight weeks of publication.

DISTURBANCE Tres Rios, 300 Block (12:34 a.m.) A man away from town called to say his 16-year-old son telephoned him to report his older brother was having a party without permission.

CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 400 Block (1:43 p.m.) A woman reported she loaned her vehicle to someone, and he never brought it back. She could not, however, tell deputies who she loaned it to. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Vera Cruz/Calle Sarmentoso (1:48 p.m.) Three kids were walking around with what looked like shotguns but were likely Airsoft guns. MISSING CHILD Paseo De Cristobal (1:35 p.m.) A 3-yearold child was missing at the beach. Deputies and the helicopter were called and the boy was found. WELFARE CHECK Canada, 200 Block (11:10 a.m.) A healthinsurance company called, saying a customer threatened suicide if the company wouldn’t let her change doctors. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Valencia, 100 Block (7:58 a.m.) A dog was hit and killed by a car. The dog was wearing a tag, so the owner knew. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Vaquero, 500 Block (12:55 a.m.) A black box was left by the golf course. The caller thought that unusual.

u The Sundried Tomato American Bistro at 821 Via Suerte in Talega is gearing up to host the annual San Clemente Original Drink Contest. The event invites San Clemente’s best bartenders to compete for the title of best tasting, original drink on Monday, March 24 at 3 p.m. The winner’s specialty drink will then be adopted by participating restaurants as the official San Clemente drink. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and a sampling of the presented libations. Due to space, the Chamber of Commerce will only be selling approximately 30 tickets, which will be sold on a first come first served basis. For more info, visit www.scchamber.com or call 949.492.1131.

Sunday, January 16 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (10:58 p.m.) The California Highway Patrol requested deputies transport an arrestee to the county lockup in Santa Ana. Sorry, San Clemente deputies said, we’re short-staffed. DISTURBANCE Avenida Aragon, 100 Block (10:27 p.m.) A caller reported a gang fight with more than 10 participants in a park. They were using baseball bats as weapons. Deputies rushed there but didn’t find anyone. Authorities notified local hospitals to be on the lookout for suspicious injuries. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (5:10 p.m.) A father went through his 17-year-old daughter’s room and found evidence she was having sex with her boyfriend. The boyfriend is 19. STOLEN VEHICLE LOCATED Avenida Costanso, 300 Block (5:54 p.m.) A caller reported two subjects in a 1980s Toyota 4Runner pulled into his driveway. They said they had run out of gas and offered to pay the man with video games if he gave them gas money. The man found this suspicious and wrote down the license plate, which came back to a vehicle stolen in Escondido.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The San Clemente Arts Association celebrated its 57th anniversary in November. Many artists over the years sold their first painting in the association’s gallery and it was the beginning of their art career. With others, participation is a great hobby to enjoy. Either way SCAA has played an important part of many people’s lives. Organized in 1953, they called it The San Clemente Club of Fine Arts. Eventually, that changed to San Clemente Arts and Crafts Club and in 2000, they finally settled on San Clemente Art Association. The Gallery was called Sandy Martin Memorial Art Gallery. It was updated to San Clemente Art Gallery. In 1996, there were 30 to 40 artists showing, and around 50 to 60 pieces of artwork in a judged show. Around 2000, things started happening in San Clemente’s quiet village by the sea. Thousands of homes were to be built in a beautiful planned community called Talega. SCAA started up some new events, including Paint San Clemente in 2002. Now, the event is known nationally and is one of the few competitions that offers $13,000 in winnings. Gallery Chairwoman Pam Hill said in the association’s newsletter that SCAA hasn’t really changed but just grew in membership, ideas and hard work. The group boasts close to 375 members from all over Southern California. They continue to donate thousands of dollars a year in scholarships to high school students.

Kyle Murphy, a junior at San Clemente High School, delivered the following report to the Capistrano Unified School District’s Board of Education at the January 11 meeting. “Good evening, Board of Trustees. My name is Kyle Murphy, and as some of you may or may not know, I am the current Student Body President at San Clemente High School. I’m here tonight to introduce or reacquaint you all with San Clemente High School. I am pleased to report that San Clemente High School students have leapt over the bar of academic and athletic standards and are now soaring to a new stratosphere of potential in this first semester of our school year. “Tonight, I would like to focus on a unique quality of our school, and that is our student body’s level of commitment San Clemente High School ASB President Kyle Murphy to not only our own campus, but to our speaks at the Capistrano Unified School District meeting January 11. Photo by Jonathan Volzke local community and beyond. We have 54 clubs on campus, many of which invest their time and resources directly into both local and international communities. Joining with various student organizations and athletic teams, a large portion of our 3,200-student population is making a tangible difference in our world both locally and globally. While I wish I had all night to expound upon the notable achievements of my peers, to save time and your patience, I have hand-picked a few representations demonstrating our socially-conscious Triton spirit. “The first organization I’d like to mention is our Be a Hero Become a Donor Club. This club sponsors blood drives where students and fellow community members can give a little to save lots of lives. One of the most gratifying parts of being a club member is joining in the unification of our community against a nationwide challenge. I myself was shocked to learn how instrumental these drives are in helping the American Red Cross to supply roughly 44 percent of all donated blood in the United States. “The next example of our student commitment to volunteerism involves the SCHS Dance Team. The dance team took it upon themselves to provide 300 care packages to our troops overseas who are fighting on the frontlines in Afghanistan. These inspirational dance team members brought their idea to ASB, our student government, and we were eager to assist them in the task of tackling such a big project for such a great cause. Together, ASB students and dance team members, collected supplies, assembled care packages and shipped them halfway across the world. Tritons’ selfless generosity extends beyond Americans overseas. Our Key Club not only packaged meals for starving citizens of Haiti, but managed to galvanize other clubs to join them in the cause. “I hope I have given you at least a taste of how San Clemente High School students are striving to help our local and global communities. Our school was opened in 1964, but thanks to our Triton pride, few would recognize that fact. The environmental club, along with a coalition of like-minded groups, organizes monthly campus clean-ups and students pick-up trash on our campus for a couple hours on weekends. I’ve personally witnessed our principal Mr. (George) Duarte spending hours of his own time cleaning our campus side-by-side with students. I’m amazed at the level of commitment and dedication our faculty displays and, in turn, they undoubtedly inspire our students. “ASB continues to pave the way by leading and supporting the student body’s socially conscious efforts, but ASB students aren’t the only leaders at our school. Reviewing the impressive and extensive list of Triton accomplishments in this first semester of the school year, it’s clear that every student at SCHS has the potential to be, or is already a great leader, striving to support San Clemente High School and our surrounding communities. “Thank you for inviting me to speak to you tonight on behalf of San Clemente High School.”

Southern California Edison awarded Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens a $100,000 grant over three and a half years for the newly launched Wheeler North Reef Environmental Program. Representatives from the energy company presented the nonprofit with a check this month.

Capo Beach Christian School will host its Kindergarten Roundup for prospective families. The event lets parents meet the kindergarten teacher, the principal and learn about the school’s program. The roundup is Tuesday, January 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Capo Beach Christian School’s Room 6, 25975 Domingo Ave., Capistrano Beach. Childcare is available. For more information, call 949.496.3513 or visit capobeachchristianschool.org.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is presenting a ten-week series for parents called Parent Project: Keeping Kids Safe. The program starts January 20 and runs every Thursday evening for 10 weeks. The program covers defiant behavior, accountability and consequences, parental influence versus control, poor school performance, truancy, negative peer associations, drugs, alcohol, running away and violence. The courses meet at San Clemente High School Library at 700 Avenida Pico. The first six sessions meet from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and the last four weeks they end at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $60 per couple or single parent and includes the 10 sessions and a parent guide. Scholarships are available. To register, call Janet Dunford at 949.361.8386 or in Spanish at Las Palmas School, call Carmen Alvarez at 949.234.5904.

Parents can go to school, too. Capistrano Unified School District is offering three day-long sessions on how parents can become involved in their children’s school and how to prepare them for college. Parents can attend any one of the trainings called Padres Promotores de la Educación or Parents Promoting Education. The Saturday sessions will be January 15, 22 or 29 at Marco Forster Middle School, 25601 Camino del Avion in San Juan Capistrano. They run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The district will teach parents about working with community groups and lead attendees in discussions about becoming long-term educational advocates for their children. Since the program began in 2001, more than 400 parents in Orange County have undergone the training. For more information, contact CUSD’s Amy Bryant at 949.234.9226.

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Barney and Rachel Doyle, owners of San Clemente Wine Company. File photo

San Clemente Wine Company is donating 1 percent of its sales in January to the Australian Red Cross for victims of the country’s devastating flood. Owners Barney and Rachel Doyle, who are in Australia now, said by e-mail their donation was “the least we can do.” They will also have a donation jar at the front counter and tasting room for those who wish to leave change or simply make a donation. The Avenida Del Mar business will make its donation at the end of the month. For more information, call 949.429.7067 or visit www.scwinecompany.com.

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elcome to Cup of Joe! Many of you know me from my years on City Council. This often meant contact with our city’s business community. I also had a fulfilling career as both a small business owner and corporate manager. It is my intention to share thoughts on our town’s business and economic climate as well as CUP OF JOE other subjects of interest. I hope this will By Joe Anderson provide insight and give us all something to think about as San Clemente moves toward its 100-year mark. There is general agreement in our community that being business friendly and supporting economic development is desirable. But the devil is in the details, and we sometimes differ over those details. Let’s look at one reason why this is relevant. We all enjoy the services and facilities provided by our city such as public safety, streets, recreation programs, parks and sports facilities. These city services and facilities are largely supported by local taxes. Property and sales taxes are our city’s two largest sources of revenue. Real property improvements support our property tax base. Thanks to growth and our stock of quality housing, we are in relatively good shape in terms of property tax generation. Sales tax revenues are a different story. The numbers clearly show we have major opportunity for improvement. The latest statistics show that San Clemente generates 40 percent less per capita sales tax than the Orange County average and 25 percent below the average for all of California, despite having above-average household income. The disappointing conclusion is that over 40 percent of our collective retail spending is done outside the city. This is a huge imbalance that impacts services provided by our city government and limits local job opportunities. The upcoming Target store and Marblehead commercial area will begin to improve our sales tax revenue. With these developments in the works, we also have the 2005 Downtown Vision and Strategic Plan along with our General Plan update. They focus attention on North and South El Camino Real as well as the North Beach area to provide even more local retail opportunities. Let’s begin by reviewing a success story. Perhaps the most desirable characteristic of San Clemente is our sense of place, sometimes described as our village character. Our downtown area — Avenida Del Mar and adjacent blocks of El Camino Real and the Pier Bowl — is a major contributor to this perception. City investment in sidewalks, bulb outs, parking and landscaping helped encourage quality development. Creative business owners came in, and now downtown is the centerpiece of our community. Similarly, city investment and quality development can Page 10 • San Clemente Times • January 20–26, 2011

help other downtown areas. With greater economic activity, we will enjoy the benefits of added jobs, increased availability of local products and services, and unique, one-of-a-kind business that will enhance our village character. At the same time, we will improve our city’s ability to maintain and increase services. The above may seem obvious but the solution has been slow in coming. Clearly, results to date along El Camino Real and North Beach have been less than we would hope for. Far from improving the ambiance we seek, we continue to see vacant lots, closed service stations and out of date buildings. In our system of free enterprise, one function of government should be to encourage an environment conducive to economic growth. The update of our General Plan provides us with a generational opportunity to lay the groundwork for the types of beneficial development we seek. Discussions at General Plan Focus Area meetings have offered creative ideas on how to improve our downtown areas. Ideas under consideration include: Allowing structures adjacent to the freeway to be high enough to take advantage of ocean views; utilizing alleys next to El Camino Real as paseos (walkways); undergrounding utilities; widening sidewalks; crosswalks; bulb-outs and landscaping on North and South El Camino Real. In addition to General Plan revisions, the city can encourage this process by simplifying our zoning codes, allowing more flexibility in the occupancy of buildings, and allowing increases in the potential size of buildings. With its restaurants, boutique food shops and ocean view plazas, Playa Del Norte is designed to bring more people into the area. Playa Del Norte will not only generate several hundred thousand dollars per year in tax revenue, it will provide a catalyst for improvement to other businesses along the north end of El Camino Real. In anticipation of improved business activity in North Beach, your city completed a traffic analysis and 25-year Master Parking Plan. Such long-range planning is necessary to avoid negative impacts and assure the continuation of convenient beach parking. I believe the above improvements to our downtown areas will encourage quality development that will mean more locally available products and services and increased city revenue resulting in better services for our community. Additional benefits will be improved appearance of our city’s main thoroughfare and reduced need for citizens to travel outside our city to shop. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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CORRECTION: In last week’s cover story, Living on the Edge, (Jan. 13-19, Vol. 6, Issue 2) incorrect captions were placed with the two photos on page 6. The photos showed two homes at 247 and 249 Via Ballena affected by the landslide and the damage to their backyard patios. We strive to ensure the accuracy of our articles. If you find an error, please contact City Editor Stacie N. Galang at sgalang@ sanclementetimes.com or call 949.388.7700 ext. 109.

Letters to the Editor KUDOS ON FOAM FOOD CONTAINER BAN Sandra Weaver, San Clemente

Kudos to the City Council for the ban on plastic foam containers. Anyone who truly does their homework understands that we are destroying our environment to the point of no return if we continue to live as we have over the past decades. We have enjoyed the convenience of disposable everything to the detriment of our environment. Many of us are bringing our own bags to the grocery store and are finding ways to live in a more “environmental friendly” manner. Old habits are hard to break and convenience is even harder to give up. However, if we want our children and grandchildren to enjoy our beautiful planet, we need to wake up and realize that change is needed, and is needed NOW. Most of the restaurants are more than willing to comply and many already have replaced the styrofoam containers. I would like to point out that restaurants are not really “obligated” to provide take-out containers. They do it as a service. Why not bring your own tupperware or other non disposable container to the restaurant if you anticipate taking food home as we do at the grocery store. And to Daniel Harney, I say yes, you are correct. It is not the role of government to www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

The Good, the Bad and the Technologically Neutral Some see technology as the answer to all problems, others dismiss it as no solution at all. But as Shakespeare observed long ago, the fault is not in our stars, but in ourselves

he continuous search for a better, more comfortable life seems inherent in human nature. While there are those that believe “all technology should be assumed guilty until proven innocent,” the general perception is that technical innovation saves time and energy. Somehow it hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Wavelengths Perhaps the reason is that inventions, By Jim Kempton like street corners, have a right and left hand turn lane. The virtue of technical discoveries depends on the direction human minds apply them. Consider the discovery of explosives: The Chinese used it to create fireworks —bright sprays of color, big bursts of light, great patterns of delightful brilliance. The English Navy, meanwhile, used it make gunpowder. By the 18th century, one country had pretty much taken over the world. The other one was still making fabulous fireworks. Science has similar examples: Researchers can discover how to split the atom—and create enormous masses of energy. Then they have to decide whether to make power

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) control everything that people do or do not do. It is the responsibility of the government to protect their communities from harm. It is the responsibility of its citizens to do their part in keeping their community and planet sustainable and livable. I suggest you do some reading in scientific magazines about the status and future of our planet. On another note, kudos to Bob Baker for his “no” vote on replacing the tiles at Pier Bowl with Ole Hanson tiles. What a shameless waste of money! I don’t really care if they’ll be used elsewhere or not; no one cares what kind of tiles they are walking on. Let’s get a grip, Council.

IS PLAYA DEL NORTE WORTH CITY’S DIVISION? Matthew Dodd, San Clemente

As the debate regarding Playa Del Norte rages on, I can’t help but shake my head. The only thing that seems certain about this project is how painfully divisive it is. You can’t open even the pages of this paper without seeing a Letter to the Editor with some scathing attack on someone who has a viewpoint different than that of the letter’s author. I have only recently moved to San Clemente, but I did so for reasons that are decidedly NOT reflected in the actions being seen in conjunction with this project. For years, I have been coming to San Clemente, for leisure and work, because of the sense of community I felt just being here. San Clemente felt like a city straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting, just modernized. A town that still shuts down the main street in town for city wide events several times a year. The sense of community and unity in our diversity. Marines and pacifists, www.sanclementetimes.com

plants or hydrogen bombs. Technology as it turns out, is neutral. The human application defines its moral value. The Internet, for instance, is a web of connectivity linking us to others with like-minded interests. It can provide us the opportunity to share our information and interact with our compatriots. Of course, the technology can be used to help doctors share new discoveries and aid-workers streamline their food shipments—or it can help child molesters share their new prey with other predators. Is the concept of saving time and energy not quite what was imagined? Women of another generation dreamed of vacuum cleaners and dishwashers that would reduce the never-ending drudgery of constant housework. Their husbands swore that if their office ever got a telephone and typewriter, sales orders could double every year. Somehow, we still have too much housework and are still looking for a killer app to increase revenue. Machines were designed to cut our work load in half. But haven’t they really just increased expectations? Aren’t we now supposed to accomplish twice as much in the same amount of time? We all have figured out by now that “increased productivity” in American business is a euphe-

mism for employees doing more than one job for the same pay. Personal assistants are now named Mac and Dell. The problem is, once a new technology rolls over us, you either become part of the steamroller, or part of the road. We can’t stop technological development any more than we can stop the inexorable search for the truth—it just keeps unveiling itself. What we must do instead is summon the better angels of our nature rather than follow our dark demons down the road to perdition. We can use our technological innovation for good but we cannot turn back progress or ignore its effect, any more than we can dismiss the light bulb. After all, if it weren’t for electricity we’d all be watching television by candlelight, wouldn’t we? Jim Kempton is a longtime San Clemente resident, and the President of the San Onofre Foundation, a public liaison group dedicated to preserving and protecting the precious resources of San Onofre and San Clemente State Parks. 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.

GUEST OPINION: By Lt. Paul D’Auria

Police: Addressing Burglary in San Clemente D uring the City Council meeting on December 21 comments from the public were made with concerns of burglaries that were occurring in San Clemente. A frightening statistic of 10 burglaries a day was purported. While any number of burglaries is a serious situation, the statistics were not reflective of true activity within our community and there was important information not included. I will give a quick analysis of this activity within our community and a strategy that incorporates a partnership between Police Services and the community to maintain a secure environment. A distinction must be made of the different classifications of thefts to be analyzed. Also, there are crimes other than theft that would be classified as a burglary, but for the purpose of this article I will mainly address only burglaries related to thefts. A burglary is the entering of a residence, business, or locked vehicle with the intention of committing a theft. I will also include commercial burglaries. From January through November 2010, San Clemente had a total of 62 reported commercial burglaries and 134 residential burglaries. Again, while any number of burglaries are a serious concern, these are relatively low numbers for a city with our population and affluence. Also, the lagging economy as a whole influences crime rates and economic-related crimes, such as theft, will rise. Additionally, it is important to consider that many residents do not take securing their residences seriously. Of the 134 residential burglaries, 34 were opportunist thefts from open garage doors where no entry was made into the house, and an additional 60 were made through open doors and windows. This problem is even more

business leaders and artists living side by side, celebrating the town we live in with the same passion as the other. But that has all but disappeared, it seems, in light of this debate. And I admit, I am being a tad heavy handed. But all one has to do is bring up Playa Del Norte and the room will be divided and tempers will flare. Is the profit this project may or not bring worth the loss of community? Is it worth losing the reason so many people, myself especially, choose to live in this town?

prevalent with thefts from vehicles, which almost always involve an open door or window. The burglary rates for both commercial and residential have remained somewhat static, varying a small degree from one year to another. Commercial burglaries decreased slightly and residential burglaries show a small increase. We monitor crime trends with the aid of our Crime Prevention Specialist Leslie Mowers. Leslie provides current and updated statistics weekly, which go to both the Patrol and Investigations deputies. When a trend is identified, Police Services employs various tactics to identify and apprehend the persons responsible. We have had success in apprehending professional crews by coordinating with other agencies. We also have a strong neighborhood watch program that, in my opinion, is a huge deterrent to theft in any neighborhood. This program, headed by Janet Dunford, not only educates the residents on how to minimize the threat of being a victim of crime, it involves the community as a whole, which becomes a force multiplier in terms of vigilance. A primary focus on the Neighborhood Watch program is education on how to best avoid becoming a victim. Securing your residence and vehicles properly is a huge deterrent to being burglarized. I gave a presentation to the City Council regarding this topic at their regular meeting on January 18. I discussed recent trends and activity related to burglaries and focused on solutions to help reduce further incidents. 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.

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. January 20–26, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 11

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

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J.R. Richards

8 p.m. The artist from Dishwalla performs at The Coach House also with Shaun Hague and Collingwood. Tickets $13 advance, $15 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Sister Cities Celebration

6 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse hosts an event to celebrate the geographical heritage of the community with a food and wine tasting. Food from Italy, Argentina and Spain. Tickets $25. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Satin Blues

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

Hulaville Open Mic Night

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hulaville invites all musicians, along with singers and hula dancers, to step up and showcase your talents for an appreciative audience. Every Thursday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

$1 Thursdays

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.

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Midnite

8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House also with Rootscali and Jah Mex. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Triton Idol

7 p.m. SCHS Vocal Arts presents a singing show that’s judged by teachers in Triton Center. Tickets $10, students $5. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com.

12 Angry Men

8 p.m. Cabrillo Playhouse presents a new play that examines the jury system. Tickets $20. Shows through Jan. 30. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

The Freemonts

7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. Page 12 • San Clemente Times • January 20–26, 2011

Go See Do Eat, drink and be merry at San Clemente’s El Mariachi on Sunday, January 23. The Mexican food restaurant will have its weekly champagne brunch but this week it will feature live entertainment from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. San Juan Capistrano’s JSerra Catholic High School’s Mariachi Corazon and Mariachi Capistrano will perform for restaurant patrons over the two hours. The cost for the all-you-can-eat brunch is $14.99 for adults and $4.99 for children under age 8. The brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes Mexican favorites like enchiladas, tamales, menudo and tacos. Patrons can also visit the omelette station and feast on fresh fruit. El Mariachi is hosting the event as a fundraiser for the two

Reflections

7:30 p.m. World-premiere dance event starring some of today’s greatest dancers in ballets and more at Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $14. Shows through Sunday. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

Jim’s Birthday Favorites

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company celebrates Jim’s birthday as he shares some of his favorites. $15 for seven wines or choose from the daily tasting menu of four wines for $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Tune In to Mariachi bands, said owner Rafael Jimenez. He is donating a portion of the brunch sales to the bands. “We are supporting them,” he said. “We want people to support them as well.” The bands are raising money to attend the Guadalajara International Mariachi Conference and to purchase new uniforms. Members of the band will also be collecting donations during their performances. They will play mariachi favorites like Cielito Lindo, the restaurant owner said. There is no additional cost for the show. Jimenez asked guests to call for reservations to ensure they get a seat. For more information, call 949.369.5111 or just go Sunday to the restaurant at 1925 S. El Camino Real.

Ryan Bradley Affair

9:30 p.m. Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Flock of 80’s

9 p.m. Live ’80s cover band at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

O’ahu

8 p.m.-10 p.m. Live band in concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Foreign Film Friday

Jumpin’ Jack Flash

SOCSA Fall Dance Concert

Karaoke

Piano Bar

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7 p.m. Watch the Norwegian film, Troubled Water, at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org. 7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents a choreographed dance performance Jan. 20-22 in Porthole Theatre. Tickets $10-$12. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live piano with Elliot every Friday and Saturday at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Kitaka & Friends

9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. Plus, dress island-style and get happy hour specials all night. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Groove Lounge

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

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Friends of the Library Book Sale

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekend-long San Juan Capistrano Library Book Sale in La Sala Auditorium. Members are invited to presale at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. Sunday hours 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

Astronomy Night

6 p.m.–8 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Bedazzled

6 p.m.-9 p.m. The hit drag queen show at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Debbie Reynolds

8 p.m. After more than six decades in the biz, the female artist is still going strong and performs at The Coach House. Tickets $59. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band playing the hits at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 9 p.m. El Mariachi Restaurant hosts Karaoke Night in English and Spanish every Friday and Saturday. 1925 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.5111.

forecast: sunny • high: 72° low: 43°

Soul Food: A Sense of Time

San Clemente Farmers Market

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

Marine Mammal & Wildlife Cruise

1 p.m. Journey to sea with Ocean Institute scientists and to observe and learn about marine wildlife. Tickets $35 adults, $22 children (members $22 adults, $19 children). 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Bluegrass Brunch & Music

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch at The Next Door with lively and harmonious bluegrass music starting at 11 a.m. 647 Camino de los Mares, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

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.

Taryn Donath

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Jonathan Volzke

La Galette Crêperie

612 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.5335, www.LaGaletteCrepes.com Best Known For: Whitewater views from sidewalk dining Most Popular Item: Bacon, egg and cheddar crêpe ($6.75) Ah, the best crêpes in Orange County with arguably the best view. Can it get any better? La Galette Crêperie sounds like a fancy restaurant with black-tie waiters, but the San Clemente version mixes the great crêpes with the local vibe of a hometown coffee shop, all while facing the Pier on Avenida Victoria. Claro Sampson has owned the place about six years now, but customers are most likely to find Jeff Rojas behind the counter when they walk in. Ask him the most popular item on the menu, and you’re likely to get a list of about every item on the menu. The bacon, egg and cheddar is the most popular, but the chicken apple sausage scramble, complete with rosemary potatoes and country gravy, is a local favorite, too. And if all sounds a little heavy, there’s the Traveler’s Breakfast of a simple crêpe with real maple syrup and a cup of coffee for $5.95. And don’t overlook the coffee—La Galette serves Tuscany brand in a real mug. Sandwiches, salads and sweet crêpes for dessert round out the menu.

La Galette Creperie. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

Price Range: $6.75 to $11.95 Reservations: Not necessary

Payment: Cash only Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Weekends 7:30 a.m.–3 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)

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forecast: mostly sunny • high: 73° low: 45°

Super Bowl Party

wednesday26 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 68° low: 45°

Kids Storytime at the Casa

6:30 p.m. Chef and caterer Caroline Cazaumayou visits Antonie’s Café for a cooking class, dinner, recipes and wine. Cost $50 each, reservation and prepayment required. 218 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763.

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

Comedy Show

8 p.m. Live “hippy hillbilly” music at The Rib Joint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500.

9:30 p.m. Comedians at Hennessey’s. 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.

tuesday25 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 45°

Dupp Brothers Comedy Night

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

Jared from “Knockout”

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

Troubadours of Divine Bliss

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

Dana Point Chamber Dinner

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. Tickets $75-$90. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.1555, www.danapointchamber.com.

Volunteer Orientation Event

Brandi Smith & Reggie Ashley

Benny on Flamenco Guitar

UPCOMING: JANUARY 29

10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts informative meeting about the many volunteer opportunities available; everyone is welcome. RSVP. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139 ext. 17, www.casaromantica.org. 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

They Came From Outer Space

Opening night of the musical at OC Performing Arts Center; contains mature content. Ticket start at $20. Runs though Feb. 6. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Grand Opening event for Casa Romantica’s new NASA Space Exploration Exhibit with music, food, activities and more. Exhibit includes historical stories, space food, photos and equipment. Adults $5. Kids 12 and under $3. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Will heard

Crab Feast & Auction

Hair

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

Pool & Karaoke

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckleheads. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

Coastal Cruise Tuesday

8 p.m. Soul Rebel Alliance performs at Swallow’s Inn; beer pong and drink specials, too. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. Page 14 • San Clemente Times • January 20–26, 2011

AT THE MOVIES Country Strong Doesn’t Quite Hit the Right Note

6 p.m.-11 p.m. Forster Ranch Education Foundation hosts its first-ever fundraising crab feast and auction at the Casino with dinner, music, dancing and live & silent auctions. Tickets $60 each, $600 per table for 10. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.661.1427, www.forsterranchedufoundation.com.

*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com

Country-music themed films are not that popular to come by nowadays—or any day if we’re not being generous. But when attempted, there have been some pretty great ones. Robert Altman’s epic ensemble piece Nashville, set in the heart of country music during a political convention, is the first to come to my mind. Or biodramas, Coal Miner’s Daughter and Walk the Line, depict real-life country artists Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash. And most recently Crazy Heart won Jeff Bridges his Best Actor at the Oscars. Viewing Country Strong just made me want to revisit those films all over again. Each of the films mentioned all have the same recurring themes: Borderline has-been, nervous breakdown, alcoholism and infidelity. With the most recent release, Country Strong, country star Kelly Canter (Gwyneth Paltrow) has just been released from rehab a month early to a self-righteous, career-driven husband and manager (Tim McGraw). She’s also sleeping with a man 10 years younger who is a struggling country musician himself (Garrett Hedlund). Canter wants her love interest to join her on her latest, much-too-soon tour. But questionable beauty queen named Chiles Stanton (Leighton Meester) is already the chosen opening act. Part of the problem with this piece is that it doesn’t entirely live up to its title and song included in the film. We have a very old-school storyline that instead of being brought up to contemporary times, decides to cop out and act as if it were a 1930s melodrama. When Kelly is happy, she’s sober and in love. When she receives a cruel gift backstage, she gets a panic attack, pops pills and gulps down a bottle of alcohol. Writer and director Shana Feste could have gone and pulled something unconventional here, but instead chose the safe, Lifetime Television route. One thing that can be said and praised about Country Strong though, are the young actors Hedlund and Meester. Both fresh faced and talented, the two up-and-comers show that they not only can pull off playing Southerners, but pretty good singers to boot. It may not have turned out to be Gwyneth’s moment to shine, but it definitely is for her younger co-stars. Hopefully, this will help their careers grow. SC —Megan Bianco www.sanclementetimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

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Chef Finds Purpose in Launch of New Business ‘Soul Patty’ fills niche for hearty vegetable patty By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

ohn Merlino was getting a little desperate. Laid off from restaurant chain Claim Jumper in 2008, the corporate chef not only needed to find long-term work, he also longed for deeper purpose. Merlino’s desperation would eventually lead him to create the gluten-free vegetable patty he dubbed the Soul Patty and to form the company Foundation Soul to Soul with longtime friend John Smetona. “This is the perfect fit for me,” Merlino said. The chef started work in the food business while in high school. Eventually, he graduated from San Francisco’s California Culinary Academy in 1985. The San Clemente resident worked two separate stints with Claim Jumper and even ran his own restaurant, Merlino’s on 17th, in Costa Mesa from 1989 to 1991. At one point, the chef entertained the idea of becoming a larger player in the restaurant scene, but after his layoff, he was forced to rethink his goals. While working at a local restaurant, Merlino discovered that what passed for veggie burgers often contained more soy fillers than the organic ingredients he preferred. “I had never really looked at the ingredients,” Merlino said. He started experimenting on his own. The chef shared his idea and early versions of the Soul Patty with Smetona, an avowed meat lover. “For him to like it was a good pushing off point,” Merlino said. Smetona owns Hula Software, a company develops and sells inventory software to restaurants. He fulfilled the financial expertise for his latest venture with Merlino. “I said, ‘Lets put some money into it and see how it goes,’” said Smetona, Soul to Soul’s chief operating officer. Both Christians, the co-founders also decided to form a com-

The Soul Patty can be used in a variety of ways, including as a topper for salads. Courtesy photo www.sanclementetimes.com

John Smetona COO of Soul Patty, and chef John Merlino, started their San Clemente-based food business last fall. Courtesy photo

pany that gave back to the community, donating 10 percent of their revenue to charity. They recently made their first donation to San Clemente-based Family Assistance Ministries, Merlino said. Over two years, Merlino developed the Soul Patty, which is made with products like organic brown rice, organic quinoa, toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice concentrate and smoked gouda cheese. The chef described his ingredients as “wholesome.” Smetona stressed that the product isn’t meant as a meat replacement. Instead, it’s a hearty, healthy meal. The pair said they have sampled pretty much every similar product on the market and believe theirs superior. “They didn’t taste anywhere near what (Merlino) had produced,” said Smetona, a resident of San Clemente for more than four decades. “To me, there was a big niche open there.” Merlino and Smetona boast that the patty can be used beyond the bun, as a salad topper or much like ground beef. “The thing is it’s so versatile,” Merlino said. The vegetable patty is gluten-free though that wasn’t the chef’s intention. The public’s increasing awareness of gluten allergies has generated greater interest and catapulted sales beyond their expectations, Smetona said.

“In a short amount of time the product has been accepted,” he said. Irvine-based Village Green Foods is manufacturing the Soul Patty and food distributor Los Angeles Specialty Foods in Santa Ana has featured their item in their catalog, Smetona said. “Stuff just kind of fell into place,” he said. Merlino and Smetona say other companies haven’t developed a product like theirs because of cost. “It’s expensive,” Merlino said. Nevertheless, their product is featured on the menu at two Southern California universities and the corporate cafeteria of Zappos.com. They sell their burgers directly through their website and offer free delivery in South Orange County. Merlino has a spicy veggie burger he’s fine-tuning that will be vegan. The company plans to develop additional “flavor profiles,” Smetona said. By next year, Soul to Soul hopes to have their products in retail grocery stores. For the chef, the company and its products are more than just work. They have helped him find his rightful place in work and life. “What I’m supposed to be doing is exactly what I’m doing now,” Merlino said. SC January 20–26, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 17

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS GIRLS SOCCER

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Chargers vs. Tritons, Dolphins vs. San Clemente High Tritons, San ClemJan. 20, 5 p.m. ente High Jan. 20, 7 p.m. San Clemente is poised for a big win as the girls host the El Toro Lady Chargers on the pitch at San Clemente High. Info: www.sctritons.com

The Lady Tritons have had this game in its sights for weeks as the girls look to beat crosstown rival Dana Hills.

WRESTLING

SC Rotary Tourney, San Clemente High Jan. 22, 10 a.m. It’s an all-day affair as the Tritons host the bestof-the-best from around the area in this masher on the mat. Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

GIRLS WATER POLO

BASKETBALL

Chargers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High Jan. 24, 4 p.m.

Jazz vs. Lakers, Staples Center Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.

With El Toro in town, the Lady Tritons hope to power past its opponent and hold onto the top spot in league standings.

Kobe and company get ready for a tough hardwood matchup against the always formidable Utah Jazz. Info: www.nba.com/lakers

Info: www.sctritons.com

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Academy while Tessa Andujar, Carillo and Cousineau each scored one goal each. But back at home against Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, January 18, San Clemente tied the Lady Wolverines 1-1 as both teams scored in the second half. Dani Weatherholt had the lone goal to lead the Lady Tritons while Sheridan Hapsic had four saves at goal. On Thursday, January 20, the girls took on El Toro at home. Next 7 days: N/A

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • The Tritons (0-3

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady Tritons

SCL, 11-9) dropped three straight Sea View League games as of late with its last two losses to Laguna Hills and San Juan Hills. After losing to Aliso Niguel on January 7, San Clemente was defeated 61-49 by Laguna Hills on January 12 and 67-60 by San Juan Hills on January 14. In the road loss to the Hawks, the Tritons trailed 21-23 at the half before its opponent launched a fourth quarter assault, outscoring San Clemente 23-12 in the final frame. Dominic Fashing couldn’t be contained in this one despite the loss as the standout senior finished with a team high 26 points, while Blake Kubly followed with 13 points. Laguna Hills’ Tevin Brock matched Fashing’s effort with a team high 26 points for the Hawks. In the loss to the San Juan Hills Stallions, the Tritons trailed 36-31 at halftime as a flat second quarter proved San Clemente’s undoing in the end. Fashing again led the team with 22 points, Kubly had 13 points and Hank Gillebaard finished with 10 points. San Juan Hills’ Will Acromite went off with a team high 30 points and nine rebounds, while Rocky Elliott Bragg finished with 20 points and five rebounds. Despite the loss, it was a special evening as San Clemente retired the jersey of former Triton great Dean Garrett (1984 graduate) at halftime. On Wednesday, January 19, San Clemente looked to snap the three game skid in a road game at Trabuco Hills. Next 7 days: Jan. 21 at *Aliso Niguel, 7 p.m.

opponent 45-33. The Lady Tritons were in control of this one from the onset as Cunningham finished with a team high 12 points and five steals, while Pluimer had nine points and eight rebounds. Sierra Blankenbecler also had eight points in the win. However, when push came to shove in another South Coast League game on Tuesday, January 18, San Clemente couldn’t find its footing as the team was trounced 49-25 by Laguna Hills. The Lady Hawks were on the attack in all facets of the game holding San Clemente to single digits in all four quarters of play. Brogan Griffin led the Lady Tritons with 11 points. On Thursday, January 20, the girls sought a bit of redemption against cross-town rival Dana Hills while at home. Next 7 days: Jan. 22 at Godinez, 7 p.m.; Jan. 24 at *El Toro, 7 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Tritons

BOYS SOCCER • The Tritons (2-1 SCL,

(0-4 SCL, 10-10) have found its share of struggles against its South Coast League opponents losing 59-45 at the hands of Mission Viejo on January 11—the team’s fourth league loss this season. The girls opened with a dismal first quarter against the Diablos as they were outscored 20-6 despite keeping the game close in the final three frames. Hailey Cunningham and Lindsey Klonowski each led with 11 points each, while Lauren Pluimer finished with 10 points. San Clemente then faced West Hills in a non-league game on January 15 and beat its

Dean Garrett addresses the crowd during halftime after his No. 22 jersey was retired in the gym at San Clemente High. Garrett, one of the oldest rookies to star in the NBA at age 30 in 1996, earned a national title in 1988 with Indiana University and played for NBA teams that included Minnesota, Denver and Golden State following six seasons of hoops in Italy. Courtesy photo

9-5-4) lost its first South Coast League game this season in a 4-1 loss to Tesoro on January 12. The Titans came on fire in this one and held a 2-0 lead at the half before netting two goals in the second half. San Clemente got its lone goal of the match in the second half as well. But the Tritons bounced back with a solid victory as the team edged Laguna Hills 2-1 while at home on January 14. San Clemente led 1-0 at the half before icing the game in the second. Steve Palacios was the sure-footed striker in the win as he led the team with two goals. Nate Schlack knocked in

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the lone goal for the Hawks in the second half of the match.The Tritons faced Aliso Niguel at home on Wednesday, January 19. Next 7 days: Jan. 21 at *El Toro, 5 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons

(1-0-3 SCL, 11-2-7) looked impressive in its win against Trabuco Hills on January 11, beating the Lady Mustangs 5-0. Frannie Coxe led the assault with a hat trick on the afternoon as the senior standout netted three goals. Janae Cousineau and Nikki Farris also had one goal apiece, while assists came from Mikaela Carrilo, Danielle Mellem, Alex Reisinger and Amanda Simkins. San Clemente then tied Mission Viejo 1-1 on the road January 13 as Coxe led with one goal, while Diablo striker Mariah Helmer kept the game knotted with one goal as well. The Lady Tritons then rolled into the Red Bull Nolan Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas January 14-15 and had a solid showing in the tournament. The girls opened with a 4-0 win against South Lake Carroll on January 14, beat St. Thomas Aquinas 1-0 on January 15 and closed the tourney with an impressive 5-1 win against Ursuline Academy on January 15. In the win against South Lake Carroll, Cousineau led with two goals, while Coxe netted the winner against St. Thomas Aquinas. Wrapping up the tournament, Farris had a team high two goals against Ursuline

(3-0 SCL, 13-4) mashed up Tesoro in an 18-2 win on January 12. This one was over before it began really as San Clemente posted six goals in the first and three goals in the second period for a 9-0 lead at halftime. Though Tesoro found a way to score two goals in the third period, San Clemente matched its first half effort with nine goals in the second half. Candyce Schroeder was downright scary as she finished with a team high seven goals. Mallory McCammon had four goals and Kelsey Thornton had three goals in the win. At the Santa Barbara Tournament January 14-15, San Clemente suffered its first crushing defeat this season losing 13-5 to top-ranked Los Alamitos in the first round of the tournament. The girls then beat Foothill 10-8 before getting roughed up in a 15-2 loss to Laguna Beach on January 15. Closing out the tournament that same day, San Clemente edged Montebello 10-9. The girls next faced off against Laguna Hills on Tuesday, January 18, and beat the Hawks in their own nest by the final score of 16-6. San Clemente then took on Capo Valley at home on Thursday, January 20. Next 7 days: Jan. 24 vs. *El Toro, 4 p.m.

WRESTLING • On January 11 San Clem-

ente locked horns with Mission Viejo and easily dispatched the Diablos 55-19. Down by four points early in the match, sophomore John Castellini got the Tritons on the board with a pin over John Kim. Two matches later the Tritons took the lead for good when Brandon Cox picked up a technical fall victory with a 17-2 win over Leonard Washington. San Clemente then extended their lead to 28-10 with victories by seniors Spencer March (pin), Zach Fishman (technical fall), and Kyle Reese (pin). The Diablos ended up forfeiting to Preston Quam (191) the No. 4 wrestler in the state. The Triton big men followed suit as Hayden Yacobucci picked up a pin and Leonardo Flores won 9-2 by decision. Next 7 days: Jan. 22 at SC Rotary Tourney, 10 a.m.; Jan. 25 at *Capo Valley, 7 p.m. *Denotes Sea View League match www.sanclementetimes.com

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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

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE SAN CLEMENTE Saturday- January 22nd- 8am to 3pm. We’re downsizing and have lots of stuff priced to sell. 305 Calle Empalme, San Clemente, 92672 Serra Preschool Community Rummage Sale and BBQ Come support our non-profit preschool by shopping and enjoying some lunch this Saturday, January 22nd! Doors open at 7am. We are located at 1005 Calle Puente, San Clemente CA 92672. We will have hundred of items from kids clothes, toys, appliance, furniture and much more. All proceeds go directly to support our school.

GARAGE SALE LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail your garage sale to info@sanclementetimes.com. DEADLINE 5PM MONDAY NO PHONE CALLS.

HELP WANTED Part TIme Bookkeeper and Office Manager 12 hours/week (flexible), Must know Quickbooks. Other: filing, correspondence and content creation. Mac and graphic design ability preferred. $15-$20/ hour depending on capability. Email with resume: jobs@chisk.com

HOUSE CLEANING Local House Keeper Reliable, Affordable, Meticulous. EXCELLENT REFERENCES 949-456-2376

SPECIALTY SERVICES DON’T JUST BUY ANOTHER BRA, HAVE IT FITTED! 9 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra! Call the BRA LADY for a private fitting. 949-606-5142

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

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Cheese Shop

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

Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net

ELECTRICAL

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

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

VETERINARIANS

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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

Sure-Fit Screens Printing OC 949.388.4888 www.surefitscreens.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

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

SALONS Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com Salon Bamboo SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.fixmypoolnow.com www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 PRESCHOOLS 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com 949.429.5802 San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 Sanctuary Salon & Spa 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com PRINTING

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SCOREBOARD ADULT SOCCER

YOUTH SOCCER Saddleback United offering Youth Academy for boys and girls Saddleback United announces the start of its first Youth Academy for boys and girls 6 to 10 years old. The Youth Academy is a comprehensive program that is designed to develop fundamental soccer skills and passion for the game. The program combines four elements to provide the perfect start for soccer-loving kids: Technical Training—focus on technical skills with the ball, speed, agility, balance and overall movement; Character Lessons—each training session will include a lesson on an important character topic that will help the child grow both as a player and as a person; Parent Education—once per month during the training session one of the Saddleback directors will meet with parents to discuss insightful “sports-parenting” techniques to provide parents new perspectives to help their children get the most out of their child’s soccer experience; PureGame Tournaments—every fourth session will be “tournament day” using the PureGame format. PureGame is a small-sided play format that promotes soccer skills, self-direction, communication and leadership. In the PureGame format, players rotate teams after five-minute games. Scores and standings are kept on an individual basis. During breaks, the coaches review technical and character lessons from the prior training sessions. The Youth Academy will run two, 16-week sessions January 10 through May 6. Session No. 1 will run on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Session No. 2 will run on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The fees for the session are $450 and include a ball and academy T-shirt. For more information, visit www.saddlebackunited.org or e-mail info@saddlebackunited.org.

The Molly Bloomers are comprised of (top row, left to right) Jake Dowell, Josh McLeash, Tom Wiechert, Dave Wiechert, (bottom row) Cali Hoge, Matt Hoge, Sara Tanger, Angela Howe and Matt Hidalgo. Courtesy photo

The Molly Bloomers take the title with win against Slammers F.C. The City of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department held the Adult Coed Soccer Championships January 8 to 9 at Talega Park. The Molly Bloomers eventually went on to claim the championship match in a 3-1 win against Slammers F. C. Suffice to say it was a competitive battle. The team took home for a change the coveted four-foot trophy along with championship T-shirts, while Sara Tanger took home the MVP award with two goals in the tournament. Before reaching the championship match, the Molly Bloomers defeated The Individuals, while Slammers F. C. defeated the Fu Fighters in the semifinals. Looking ahead, the trophy is held by the winning team until the following season’s championship game. Of note, Slammers F. C. were also awarded with runner up T-shirts. The next season of soccer is scheduled to start February 27. To get out there and have some fun on the pitch while you compete for a title, contact Nate Moser, recreation specialist at 949.361.8245 or mosern@san-clemente.org for more information.

ADULT RUNNING

Boys U10 team set for season ahead Saddleback United Soccer Club recently announced the introduction of its new Boys U10 team for the upcoming 2011 season. Back to lead the crew this season is returning head coach Nick Kohl. Kohl brings recent years of Major League Soccer and A-League team soccer playing experience to the fold and was recently training in Germany’s professional Bundesliga soccer league. Kohl also coached Saddleback United’s first U11 Spartans boys team that went undefeated in league for the first season. He has high energy and passion for the game as well as an ability to always keep positive. Saddleback United Soccer Club was established in 2006 by Joy Fawcett to create a unique soccer environment that combines excellent soccer training and a commitment to positive coaching. Ultimately, the club believes that in order to enable players to reach their full potential in soccer, we must help them develop a solid foundation that comes from personal character, relationships, excellent soccer fundamentals, understanding of the mental aspects of the game and most importantly a true love for the game of soccer. The team will have its training on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more info, visit www.saddlebackunited.org or e-mail info@saddlebackunited.org.

YOUTH BASKETBALL SC Elks Lodge announces free throw shooting winners The boys and girls winners from the local San Clemente Elks Lodge Free Throw Shooting Competition advanced to the district competition that was held on Saturday, January 8 in El Cajon. The City of San Clemente was well represented with three first-place winners, one second-place winner and one third-place winner. The results for the girls were as follows: Girls 8-9: Angelica Pedraza (9, second place); Girls 10-11: Taylor Johnson (11, first place); Girls 12-13: Melissa Newell (13, first place). The results for the boys are as follows: Boys 10-11: Kurt Crapo (11, third place); Boys 12-13: Michael Moran (12, first place). Congratulations to all of the local winners. The three first place winners will next advance to the state competition in Corona on February 5.

Stride into a better way to run If you’re looking to improve your running abilities, a certain San Clemente running class may be right up your alley. San Clemente’s recreation department began its eight-week running class on Saturday, January 15. The “Learn to Run” class combines an easy walk-jog interval program where the ultimate goal is to get you running for 30 straight minutes by the end of the program. No matter your abilities, the class is touted as both safe and effective regardless of experience. “Learn to Run” is held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturdays at the San Clemente Community Center located at Avenida Del Mar and Calle Seville. For more information call 949.361.8264.

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(Left to right, back row) Melissa Newell, Michael Moran, (front row)Taylor Johnson, Angelica Pedraza and Kurt Crapo. Courtesy photo

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Grom of the WEEK Scott Weinhardt Age: 16, Dana Hills High School Dana Point’s Scott Weinhardt put on a great show of determination and skill at Santa Cruz’ Steamer Lane last weekend. Hard work took him from Round 1 through the semis—scoring the third highest wave of the event in the boys divisions, a 7.67 along the way—to join a stacked heat in the Boys U18 final at the Surfing America Prime, Event No. 4. As the horn blew signaling the start of the final, initially all four surfers had difficulty posting a wave worth more than a 2.50. Scott didn’t give up and could be seen scratching for a better scoring ride. “As the heat went on, Derek picked up a few waves and was solidly in first so I decided to paddle toward Middles with about five minutes Photo by Andrea Swayne left in the heat. My plan was to get a wave to move me into second and then back it up for first. I was able to pick off a good one—a 5.13—on my last wave with about three minutes left,” said Scott. “It wasn’t quite what I needed for first but I was able to get a few good turns in and I was happy with it.” The final heat tally showed Scott and Tommy Wehsener (Encinitas) both ending in a tie with 7.23 points each. That 5.13 would become the tie breaker over Tommy’s best—a 4.50.

Insane at the Lane

SURF RESULTS

Local surfers represent at Surfing America Prime at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

MEN: 1. Jonah Carter, SCHS; 2. Jeremy Carter, SCHS; 3. Braden Taylor, SCHS; 4. Sam Branker, SCHS; 5. Scott Weinhardt, DHHS. WOMEN: 2. Danielle Wyman, DHHS; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DHHS; 4. Emmy Merrill, SCHS; 6. Emmy Lombard, SCHS. MEN LB: 1. Eli Gillis, SCHS; 3. Andy Nieblas, SCHS; 4. Peter Danskin, DHHS; 5. Matt Elias-Calles, SCHS. WOMEN LB: 1. Mikala Smith, DHHS; 2. Hallie Rohr, SCHS; 4. Tara Franz, DHHS; 5. Leilani Harrison, SCHS. BODYBOARDING: 2. Hunter Fedden, SCHS; 3. Tommy Dolkas, SCHS; 4. Sebastian Perez, DHHS; 6. Chase Stratton, SCHS.

he winner’s podium at last weekend’s Surfing America Prime Event No. 4, held at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, saw a grip of local talent rewarded for their aggressive and progressive surfing. The conditions were beautiful—insanely beautiful—both in and out of the water. Mild temperatures and sunshine made for comfortable cliff-top viewing for the entire Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend event as the best U18 surfers vying for spots on the U.S.A. Surf Team ripped the 4- to 6-foot surf to shreds. And the occasional 8- to 10-foot wave rolled through, just to keep things really interesting. When all was said and done, five San Clemente and three Dana Point/Capistrano Beach surfers took home trophies. Kulia Doherty of San Clemente was a double finalist, earning a fourth place in the Girls U18 and winning the Girls U16. She also logged in some of the highest wave scores of the day, with a 9.50 in a preliminary round and a 9.40 in her final and sister Lani Doherty ended the event in fourth place in Girls U18. Jacob Davis of Capo Beach brought home

RESULTS BOYS U16: 1. Jake Kelley, Newbury Park; 2. Taylor Clark, Encinitas; 3. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz; 4. Andrew Jacobson, Malibu. GIRLS U18: 1. Jasset Umbel, Florida; 2. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 3. Shelby Detmers, Newport Beach, 4. Lani Doherty, San Clemente. BOYS U18: 1. Derek Peters, Huntington Beach; 2. Scott Weinhardt, Dana Point 3. Tommy Wehsener, Encinitas 4. Ian Crane, San Clemente. BOYS U14: 1. Jacob Davis, Capistrano Beach; 2. Colin Deveze, San Clemente; 3. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 4. John Mel, Dana Point. GIRLS U16: 1. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 2. Harley Taich, La Jolla; 3. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 4. Nikki Viesens, Florida.

AND UPCOMING EVENTS

South Coast League High School Individual Championships December 7-8, 2010, San Onofre State Beach, Upper Trestles

UPCOMING EVENTS

Trevor Thornton of San Clemente takes a beautiful right all the way to the inside in his Boys U18 quarter final heat. Photo by Andrea Swayne

the win in the Boys U14, a division final stacked exclusively with local talent. Colin Deveze (SC), Griffin Colapinto (SC) and John Mel (DP) took second, third and fourth, respectively. In the closest final of the contest, Dana Point’s Scott Weinhardt and Tommy Wehsener (Encinitas) were tied at the conclusion of the Boys U18 final, each with 7.23 points. Weinhardt was declared the winner upon comparison of the duo’s top wave scores—Weinhardt’s 5.13 to Wehsener’s 4.50. Ian Crane (SC) was fourth in Boys U18. Many competitors took full advantage of the holiday weekend and news of the increasing swell expected on Tuesday. They made their way back to the tri-city area at a leisurely pace, stopping to pull into some Rincon barrels on the way home. Spotted in the lineup on Tuesday—Tia Blanco, John Mel, Madi Swayne, Lani and Kulia Doherty, Griffin Colapinto and many more. Next up, Event No. 5, February 5 and 6 brings the action back closer to home when Surfing America Prime hits up San Onofre State Park, Upper Trestles. Log on to www.surfingamerica.org for more information. SC

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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: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 4, Dana Point, Salt Creek February 12-13: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 7, Huntington Beach, Pier February 12-13: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 6, San Diego, La Jolla Shores

Surf ForecasT

Ian Crane of San Clemente slashes off the top in his Boys U18 quarter final heat. Photo by Andrea Swayne

SC Times online video show Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com and browse our collection of videos featuring the people, places and events that make up our rich surf community. 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.

Water temp: 55-58˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’ Fair; Catalina: 15-25’ Fair+ Remarks: Easing WNW swell prevails on Thursday good for 3-5’ surf for better exposed breaks. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is fair, offering up okay diving conditions. Short range: A fun zone, easing, WNW groundswell prevails Thursday, offering up mainly 3-5’ surf for most better exposed NW breaks. Conditions are clean for the morning and looking fair to good overall, although a deep high tide keeps most areas slow early on. The surf stays in fun zone on Friday, with some new WNW swell starting to build in late in the day. Long range: The weekend is looking good for a fun zone mix of WNW-NW groundswell in the 2-4’+ range Saturday, with more size on Sunday. Conditions are looking favorable with light/variable morning winds, stay tuned.