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Jockeying for Business

OC Tavern Grill and Sports Bar takes a gamble with off-track betting and hopes the decision pays off E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6 OC Tavern Grill & Sports Bar owner Michael Merrigan and General Manager Brandon Ramminger stand in the renovated OCT Room. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A 13-foot sculpture made from 365 water jugs outside of the Ecology Center on Alipaz will come down, after the city notified the non-profit environmental education group that the big blue display needed a permit.

Evan Marks, founder of the Ecology Center, said he believes he told city officials he planned to keep “Juggernaut,” or “Juggy” for short, up for a year as part of an exhibit on reducing water use.. But city officials told him they understood Juggy was going to be a temporary visitor. The Ecology Center could have appealed the order, or paid $750 to start the permit process but decided to retire Juggy. The $13,000 sculpture will come down at the end of the week, Marks said.

The 365 water jugs would have held 1,800 gallons of water, which is what the average Southern Californian uses daily, he said.

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Next Door W hat ’s goin g on in our n e ig h b oring towns

DANA POINT Maintenance and repair work along Island Way in the OC Dana Point Harbor began on February 1 and is expected to take somewhere in the neighborhood of a month-anda-half to complete. The project is intended to alleviate ponding within the drainage swales running along the bottom of the Island Way embankment slope. Work will be focused on slope drains, sidewalks and curbs in the area. Construction will be limited to Monday through Friday and will result in some temporary traffic controls and pedestrian detours. According to a county news release, the project is being funded by OC Parks with design and construction management being performed by OC Dana Point Harbor. Questions should be directed to OC Dana Point Harbor at 949.923.3786.

San Clemente’s Top 5 Hottest Topics

What’s Up With...

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… Spending on Measure A?

THE LATEST: Campaign finance reports from political action committees were due Tuesday at City Hall and opponents of Measure A are sitting on $11,272.67 versus their counterparts, who have $426 in the bank.

The Pro North Beach Vision Coalition submitted its pre-election statement January 27.

The group took in $4,700 and spent $4,533.

Since January 1, the organization received five contributions and it’s no surprise who the supporters are.

They include $1,000 from Costa Mesa developer LAB Holdings, $100 from retired City Clerk Myrna Erway, $100 from former City Councilman Joe Anderson, $2,500 from Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi, who own LAB, and $1,000 from Costa Mesa’s Sebastian’s at North Beach.

The pro North Beach group spent $3,893 on lawn signs and banners, $39 on banner frames, $86 on fact sheets and $515 on tri-fold handouts, according to their statements. They have $426 left in the bank.

On the other side of the issue is Vision San Clemente—A Committee Formed to Oppose Measure A, which submitted its documents January 25. The Measure A opponents received $7,306.63 in contributions and spent $8,298.34. They still have $11,272.67 in the bank, according to their statements.

The opponents received money from six people or organizations since January 1. Former City Councilman Wayne Eggleston gave $478.50, San Diego Gas and Electric Engineer and president of San Clemente Citizens for Integrity in Development Richard Boyer gave $1,000, San Clemente resident Gary Hopp gave $2,946.04, a San Clemente business, Better Presenter, gave $1,000, community activist Charles Mann gave $543.75 and San Juan Capistrano professional Janice G. Smith, who gave the same business address as Mann, donated $1,000.

The Measure A opponents spent $6,661.49 on signs, $478.50 on magnetic signs, $614.60 on banners and $543.75 on flyers.

WHAT’S NEXT: Both camps will submit their second pre-election statement to City Hall

by February 24, according to City Clerk www.sanclementetimes.com

Joanne Baade. In the meantime, residents can expect to be inundated with campaign materials through the election March 8.

Supporters and opponents of Measure A will also continue to put up signs, see them go missing and complain to authorities about the thefts.

FIND OUT MORE: See the full statements at www.sanclementetimes.com.

—Stacie N. Galang

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… the Spat Between the City and Shorecliffs Golf Course over Water in the Canyon near Via Ballena?

THE LATEST: The Via Ballena landslide in January left mounds of soil at the bottom of the canyon and caused water to pool between Shorecliffs Golf Course and the slopes behind the red-tagged homes.

San Clemente initially asked the owners of the golf course to start pumping out the water, which workers at the greens planned to do until environmental and geological questions arose, said course General Manager Joe Leicht.

In a January 26 letter to the city, Leicht said the course would not pump out the water but instead let it flow out naturally. The General Manager also requested a longterm solution from the city.

“If you order us to pump water, we refuse to accept any responsibility for those actions,” he wrote.

City Engineer Bill Cameron responded with a January 28 letter expressing dismay at the decision to leave the water and threatening to send in sheriff’s deputies to do the work. The golf course was given a February 2 deadline and told it would be charged for the pumping, Cameron wrote.

“Despite our efforts to come to an amicable solution with the city and the homeowners, you insist on taking a confrontational approach, while not offering ANY solutions,” Leicht said in a follow-up January 31 letter. “Therefore, we will begin pumping the water, pursuant to your order but we reiterate our refusal to accept ANY responsibility for any adverse consequences.”

Jake Trette and son. Courtesy photo

The general manager said this week he was a little frustrated by the city’s response and had simply been seeking guidance and a longterm solution.

Leicht said he was doing his best to keep Via Ballena homeowners notified of their work.

“I’m not trying to put blame on anybody,” he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The golf course did start pumping out the water, saying it was doing so on the city’s behalf.

“We will track our expenses, and bill you for this service,” Leicht wrote. “We anxiously await answers to our previous questions, such as the possible dangers to other homes, the environment, and a permanent solution to the problem, which would include a proper drainage system, and a design to shore up the ridgelines, thereby protecting the property owners above our golf course.”

FIND OUT MORE: See the letters at www. sanclementetimes.com —SNG

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...Surfer Injured at Maverick’s Up and at ’em?

down while surfing Maverick’s, the big-wave spot just outside of Half Moon Bay famous for taking the life of big-wave, Hawaiian legend, Mark Foo. Trette, like several others that day, failed to paddle out over the lip of largest, somewhat unexpected set wave of the day and the consequences for being held deep near the ocean floor, over and over, violently tossed around were heavy. But after treatment and a two-day induced coma at Stanford Hospital, Jacob has already started his first day back at work at his dad’s retail business on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and “is back to normal,” said Bobby Trette, his younger brother. “It’s basically a miracle.” Jake has suffered no brain damage or other lasting conditions due to the incident other than being “really shaken up,” Bobby added.

The family is now normalizing after their weeklong, emotional roller coaster. They had been first informed that Jacob had died and then his status changed to comatose while they rushed to Northern California. “We didn’t know if he would die, if he’d be a vegetable, if he’d ever walk again,” Bobby said, recalling that he didn’t even now Jake had actually planned this trip up to Maverick’s—he had previously only talked about wanting to.

“We had to hold it together. It was my worst nightmare. But now he’s all good—and this was all in a week’s time.”

THE LATEST: Thirty-year-old Capo Beach surf- WHAT’S NEXT: As the Trette family tries to return to their everyday state of being, biger Jake Trette was finally released from the hospital January 26. After his four-wave hold(Cont. on page 4) February 3–9, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 3

Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) wave surfers everywhere are making mental checks of their equipment, well-being and expertise. “It just goes to show you need to be prepared for anything,” Bobby said of his brother, who’s been humbled by the recent experience. “But surfing’s not going to leave us. [Jake] pushed his limits but Maverick’s is a different break. We may just stick to tropical and warm.” Though conditions can pose to be just as dangerous in places like Hawaii, the less-dense and pressurized, more comfortable, warm water can take on a slightly more friendly atmosphere. Many surfers, including the Trette brothers will continue to contemplate available rescue equipment and methods.

“As a family, we have to thank the nine—at least—people on our rescue list. From binoculars to the kayaker to the helicopter pilot to the EMT and Russel Ord. Everybody saved his life.”

FIND OUT MORE: Log onto www.sanclementetimes.com to read the full story. —Christina Scannapiego

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… Border Patrol Nabbing 8 Illegal Immigrants?

THE LATEST: In the early morning hours of February 1, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested eight male Mexican nationals who attempted to enter the country illegally after landing their panga boat at Calafia State Beach in San Clemente.

According to a U.S. Border Patrol news release, at about 2:45 a.m., Border Patrol agents working near the San Clemente coastline discovered a boat with no lights, traveling northbound. The boat came ashore at Calafia and agents saw a group of people jump out of the boat and run toward the cliffs.

The eight males found hiding near the cliffs

City and Community Calendar Thursday, Feb 3 BNI Meeting 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Meeting at the Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, www.bellacollinagolf.com.

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

Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m. The SC Chamber and White Water Reality, Inc., host a business mixer at 608 Avenida Victoria. Cost $10-$20.

City Council, Planning Commission and General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Joint meeting in Community Development room. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Our Solar System Shines 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a program featuring photographs of the planets in our solar system. $6-$7. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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were questioned and, upon discovering all were Mexican nationals attempting to enter the country illegally, were placed under arrest.

The men, ranging in age from 25 to 39, were then transported to a nearby Border Patrol station for processing.

Since October 1, the collective efforts of the Border Patrol and its Maritime Unified Command (MUC) partners have resulted in the seizure of 36 smuggling vessels and the apprehension of 229 people attempting to illegally enter the United States through our southwest coastal border, officials said.

instructional furlough days that were eliminated in December.

“Accepting less money for more work is never something we want to do, but the teachers understand the financial uncertainty facing the district and the state and have sacrificed like many others have in this economy,” CUEA President Vicki Soderberg said. “Knowing that the trustees and superintendent are willing to keep the promises that were made last year will go a long way toward restoring the trust necessary to be successful in spite of the continued challenges facing public education.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Border Patrol seized the panga boat and launched an investigation into the identities of the eight men. All individuals responsible for this smuggling attempt will be prosecuted.

WHAT’S NEXT: District officials said they are continuing to prepare for additional financial challenges—including an estimated $10 million budget deficit in the 2011-2012 school year, which could grow to $17 million under one of the governor’s proposed budget scenarios. Since 2007-08, CUSD has cut about $90 million from its general fund budget.

“The state budget is very unpredictable now, so we are constantly adjusting to changes in district revenue,” Superintendent Joe Farley said in a statement. “We are also beginning the challenging task of preparing for further changes in the 20112012 fiscal year.”

FIND OUT MORE: To keep up with the Border Patrol’s activities, visit www.cbp.gov.

—Andrea Swayne

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…More Money for Teachers?

THE LATEST: Teachers will get a bit more money in the pay check, thanks to an unanticipated $13.5 million to the state and provisions in the contract negotiated after last year’s strike that called for salary restoration if additional cash came through.

That means Capistrano Unified School District teachers will take a 6.49 percent cut to their salaries and benefits over the 20092010 and 2010-2011 school years, changed slightly from the 10.1 percent reduction that was originally anticipated over the two-year period, the district says.

The additional money is on top of two

Friday, Feb 4 Dark Friday City offices closed. www.san-clemente.org.

FIND OUT MORE: See the entire announcement at the “Beyond the Blackboard” blog at www.thecapistranodispatch.com.

—Jonathan Volzke

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Planned Carpool Lanes on the San Diego Freeway About 50 people stopped by an open house Monday on the planned

family trees and your heritage. Ongoing.

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

Senior Classes

12 p.m. Entertainment at the Senior Center.

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

9 a.m. Tai Chi; 10 a.m. Aerobics, 9:30 a.m. Knitting/Needle Art. Several ongoing classes begin at the Senioe Center. Cost $29-$29 each class.

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

Beach Club Party for Middle School Students 7 p.m.-9p.m. An evening of danc-

Tuesday, Feb 8

Seniors’ Superbowl Party

ing, 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.

Sunday, Feb 6 First Sunday Sale

“55 Alive” Driver Safety Program 9:30 a.m. Senior Center hosts a program on safe driving. Prepayment required.

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

Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. Women’s group meets for

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Book sale at the library hosted by San Clemente Friends of the Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org

lunch and an entertaining program with Joy Vargo’s “Melodious Harp” at Irons in the Fire.

150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.0586.

Monday, Feb 7

Library After-School Club

Free Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery International provides tools so individuals can gain control over distressing emotions. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.lowselfhelpsystems.org.

Intro to Genealogy 11 a.m. Senior Center hosts the class about

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Club for kids 5 and older with activities and much more at the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org

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

changes of the San Diego Freeway (I-5) that would create carpool lanes from San Clemente’s Avenida Pico to San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano.

In addition to the increase in lanes, the project calls for added merging lanes in some places, reconstruction of interchanges like the one at Avenida Pico and add sound walls where needed.

Laura and Tim Perguson of Capistrano Beach attended the open house to get more information about the plan.

“We’re here to protect our view,” Laura Perguson said.

The couple weighed in on the placement of sound walls near their home that could potentially obstruct their view of the ocean.

They said the slope behind their property acted as a natural sound buffer.

Tim Perguson also said he hoped the project would also include work to put the utility lines underground.

About 242,000 vehicles travel the I-5 daily near the Camino Capistrano interchange.

Projections estimate that number to increase to 300,000.

The $275 million expansion is funded by Measure M2, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.

Once the project is approved, construction is scheduled to start in 2015 and finished by 2018.

Monday’s open house at San Clemente’s Community Development Office was hosted by the Orange County Transit Authority and CalTrans.

For more information, visit www.octa. net/5hov.asp.­ —SNG

Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about?

Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Beaches Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, Feb 9 Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

Human Affairs Meeting 3 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, Feb 10 Public Workshop on Sidewalk Needs 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. meeting in the Parish Hall at St Clement’s by the Sea Church.

949.361.6188, www.sanclemente.org.

Transportation Council 9 a.m. SC Chamber group meeting at Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar,

Health in Motion 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Obesity prevention forum at the Community Center. Free. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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

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Jockeying for Business OC Tavern Bets on a Lucky Track Record

By Shelley Murphy San Clemente Times

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t seemed like a long shot, but in December, the Sport of Kings and the thrill of off-track horse racing wagering shot out of the starting gate at OC Tavern Grill and Sports Bar. In 2007, the struggling horse racing industry asked state lawmakers to seize an opportunity to simultaneously save industry jobs and boost state revenues by enacting a law to allow mini-satellite sites to support horseracing wagering in California.

Michael Merrigan, 45, owner and managing partner of the OC Tavern Grill and Sports Bar, learned about the law and spent two years compiling research, completing applications and creating plans to convert his concert hall into an off-track horseracing satellite site. Now, his El Camino Real bar is one of only two mini-satellite locations in the state.

“Our whole goal is to get more people turned on to this sport,” said Merrigan. “All the feedback has been positive. People are thanking me—it’s been great.”

Merrigan’s groundbreaking crusade ultimately garnered city approval, making OC Tavern Grill and Sports Bar the first restaurant in the state to offer off-track betting. It’s a risky wager in uncertain economic times but it’s a gamble Merrigan’s betting will payoff down the stretch.

The state law passed in October 2007 authorized up to 45 mini-satellite wagering facilities and expanded allowable locations to include eating and drinking establishments.

Prior to the law, off-track betting was limited to racetracks, tribal casinos, county fairgrounds and telephone or online wagering.

In 2008, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) completed its rules and regulations requirements in compliance with the legislation and, in April 2008 CHRB started accepting applications and inquiries.

“I got an email from my brother-in-law who knew about the law, and he said this is

Pari-Mutual Clerk Michelle Sherry.

Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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Above: Michael Merrigan, owner of OC Tavern Grill and Sports Bar, sits in the tavern’s renovated OCT Room, which features off-track betting. The room has 26 flatscreen televisions. Below: OC Tavern Grill and Sports Bar features seating for those watching the races in the bar’s OCT Room. Photos by Heidi Mefferd

“Our whole goal is to get more people turned on to this sport. All the feedback has been positive. People are thanking me—it’s been great.”

—Michael Merrigan

something you should check out. I was the second guy that called on it,” said Merrigan. “I just wanted to bring in another form of great entertainment for my sports fans.

People come in when the Lakers are playing or the Angels, and that’s how I looked at horse racing.”

Merrigan’s phone call two years ago led him to Southern California Off-Track Wagering, Inc. (SCOTWINC), a nonprofit formed to promote off-track wagering.

He met with the organization’s General Manager, Tom Varela.

“Tom was excited because the law had passed, and they were looking for people to get involved with, and they liked our location because we’re right in the middle of Los Alamitos and Del Mar (racetracks),” said Merrigan.

The law stipulates that the mini-satellites must be at least 20 miles from established satellite wagering centers, including racetracks. To date, the state’s only other mini-satellite is Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, which began taking off-track bets in July 2009. No other sites are planned, according to Mike Marten from CHRB. Eventually, Merrigan would meet with Terry McWilliams of off-track betting technology company Sportech, which provides support to mini-satellite sites. The company supplies the wagering machines and SCOTWINC runs them and supplies the clerks, Merrigan said.

“Terry lives in Arizona, and mini-satellites are big there,” he said. “There are over 60 of them, so he knew the model.”

On June 22, 2010 the CHRB approved Merrigan’s application to operate as a mini-satellite. He was off and running but needed approvals from San Clemente’s City Council and Planning Commission.

With his plan in place, he contacted the City Council about 17 months ago.

“My job was to give them information and to educate them on this new venture I wanted to do,” Merrigan said. “They gave me a shot to explain my story, and I’m appreciative. I had a great experience with the city.”

On July 6, the City Council gave the green light and ruled unanimously in a 5-0 vote that satellite horse wagering is consistent with the types of entertainment offered at a sports bar. Final approval rested with the city Planning Commission.

Since off-track betting is not specifically

addressed in the city’s municipal code, the Planning Commission had to interpret the code and decide to approve or deny a conditional use permit or to amend the zoning code. They issued a conditional-use permit and approved Merrigan’s rules of operation, saying satellite wagering fell under entertainment, which the code permits.

Merrigan praised the city and City Planner Chris Wright for the “ incredible job” they did for OC Tavern.

“I couldn’t have done this without his help and guidance,” he said.

With final approval in his pocket and a vision in mind, he transformed the concert hall into what he calls the OCT Room. Merrigan enlisted the help of local contractor Rino Ruberti to renovate the room, which was done in 10 days.

“Rino’s amazing,” Merrigan said. “He built our terminal, did all the wood finishing and staining, and built the OCT lounge.”

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Eye on SC seating for people eating and drinking. It can be rented out for parties of 20. The OCT Room holds nearly 75 horse racing enthusiasts, 26 flat-screen televisions and automated betting machines. The enclosed outdoor patio accommodates another 30 people and displays another four flat screen televisions.

“The final product turned out better than I thought,” said Merrigan.

Opening Day of the OCT Room and Santa Anita Racetrack fell on December 26.

“It was great,” Merrgan said. “There were over 130 people that came through our doors.”

An exciting buzz energized the room as fans cheered on their horses, cashed winning tickets and tore-up losing ones. Horseplayers can choose to place bets and cash tickets at one of the many automated betting machines or visit a live clerk for assistance.

“Our clerks will walk you through it,” said Merrigan. “They are so helpful.”

So far, the biggest win was just over $12,000 on one ticket, a superfecta, which is four horses, said Merrigan.

Dana Point resident Scott Cookus, whose dad owned horses when he was growing up, acknowledges that racing is in his blood.

He said he still goes to the Del Mar Race Track for the experience of seeing the horses up close but likes the convenience of OC Tavern.

“It’s nice coming here and not having to deal with the traffic at the track, and you don’t pay an admission or parking fee,” he

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.

Monday, January 31 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Dominguez, 100 Block (11:41 a.m.)

A caller reported a man walking in flip flops was walking very slowly near a home. That’s suspicious, the caller said, because people who live “around there” walk fast.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Paseo Rosa/Paseo Vista (8:33 a.m.) A man in a wheelchair was hit by a car.

WELFARE CHECK Camino De Estrella, 300 Block (8:23 a.m.)

Deputies were asked to check on a 66-yearold woman, after her daughter could not get a hold of her. Deputies found the woman and asked she call her daughter.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Del Presidente, 3100 Block (8:02 a.m.) A woman near a white truck in a parking lot was trying to open the door with television remote control. www.sanclementetimes.com

said. “It’s fun to sit and have lunch and cheer on your horse.”

Longtime San Clemente resident Julie Furmanski said she and her family have frequented the El Camino tavern often during the nearly four years it’s been open.

“We’ve been coming in here for a long time to eat and watch sports,” she said.

“Mike told us a while ago what he was trying to do, and I got excited because I love to bet on horses.”

Horse racing enthusiast Sally Tadlock, who’s made more than 20 trips to the Kentucky Derby said she comes for the camaraderie and food.

“Some people might not know anything about horse racing, and they might feel intimidated to go to an off-track betting place, but here it feels more social, it’s fun to watch the race and to meet up with friends,” Tadlock said. “We love the food, too.”

The OCT Room offers a wide array of racing Wednesday through Sunday.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the tavern offers quarter horse racing from Los Alamitos and thoroughbred racing from Australia. On Thursday nights, OC Tavern has harness racing.

“Come in, and try it our yourself,” Merrigan said.

With the racetracks dark on Monday and Tuesday, Merrigan said he can still offer the best of both to his customers. OC Tavern still hosts private events, he said.

Sunday, January 30 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY East Avenida Pico/Camino La Pedriza (9:54 p.m.) An illegal bonfire in a parking lot set off fire alarms in a nearby building.

SUSPICOUS PERSON Calle La Veta, 3400 Block (9:51 p.m.) A man in a big white truck approached a man and asked if he was “Steven.” The man then looked into a vehicle at the identification number and walked away. He continued to cruise the neighborhood, though.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Avenida Victoria/Avenida Del Mar (9:12 p.m.) A caller reported a friend was attacked by a girl with a crowbar. The woman didn’t want medical help. It was related to an incident over at the state park.

PETTY THEFT Calle Hidalgo, 500 Calle Hidalgo (7:55 p.m.) A cell phone was stolen.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (5:24 p.m.) A woman with a baby told medical officials her identity had been stolen and she needed pain medication.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 1800 Block (4:38 p.m.) A man was standing near a business, insulting the patrons as they walked by.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1400 Block (2:27 p.m.) A woman’s ex-husband let two 19-year-olds stay at the home, and they had drugs, a caller reported. One of them, she said, kept saying he was “on the run” and didn’t want to go back to jail.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1800 Block (1:57 p.m.) A

Horse racing articles and posters decorate the OCT Room at the OC Tavern Grill and Sports bar.

Photo by Heidi Mefferd

Merrigan invites anyone curious about the sport to visit. OC Tavern will have Jay Privman, a Daily Racing Form national correspondent for the past 12 years, handicap

Santa Anita races on February 4. Privman, a host of the radio show “Thoroughbred Los Angeles,” will also answer questions about horse racing wagering in the OCT Room. SC

convenience market employee said a man outside was harassing customers and asking them for money.

FIREWORKS VIOLATION Via Sage, 1900 Block (10:18 p.m.) Somebody was throwing fireworks on a school yard.

DISTURBANCE Puerta Del Sol, 1200 Block (1:11 p.m.)

Two kids were on mini bikes. They were loud, and a caller was worried someone might hit them.

KEEP THE PEACE Gema, 0 Block (12:11 p.m.) A man reported his neighbor threatened him because he’d called the police earlier. So he called police again.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Monterey/Ola Vista (4:08 a.m.)

A woman called, saying she was in a fight with her 30-year-old brother. Dispatchers heard a male voice in the background saying he was going to break her nose.

DISTURBANCE La Ronda, 100 Block (12:51 a.m.) Some men who were fighting earlier were back, fighting again.

TRESPASSING Avenida Gaviota, 300 Block (12:04 a.m.)

Two men, with flashlights, were at a woman’s house. She’s seldom home. One drove off, and the other went inside the home and turned on the lights.

BATTERY Arenoso Lane, 400 Block (12:03 a.m.) A woman reported her female roommate came out and hit her. She’d been drinking.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Palizada, 100 Block (12:03 a.m.)

A caller spotted 20 subjects on the patio of a business they should close by 10 p.m.

Saturday, January 29

DISTURBANCE Avenida del Reposo, 100 Block (10:09 p.m.)

A woman was yelling at a man to “get out.”

BURGLARY Via Morada, 200 Block (8:55 p.m.) A woman reported someone broke into her home and stole several laptops. The crooks also took her husband’s black Jaguar out of the garage. He’s away in Arizona.

TRESPASSING Avenida Talega/Calle Saluda (7:15 p.m.)

A caller caught four to five teens in a gold Toyota SUV when they were driving on a park field after hours.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Careyes, 0 Block (5:41 p.m.) A woman and her husband asked that a deputy come by to talk to their 8-year-old, who’d been caught stealing a gift card from a store. The parents wanted the deputy to explain stealing and jail.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Rosa, 200 Block (2:04 p.m.) A caller thought nearby residents were running a business in their home, based on grinding metal noises for hours.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Via Jacobea, 0 Block (2:59 a.m.) A woman reported someone tried to open her front door. It happened the night before, too.

Friday, January 28 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 600 Block (4:10 p.m.) A group of teens in a white Jeep were asking folks to buy them alcohol.

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Palisades Elementary School in Capistrano Beach will host its 50th birthday party February 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school is inviting all of its present and former students and staff to join us in celebrating its golden anniversary. A group photo is planned for Saturday at 1 p.m. on. Former Palisades Principal Scott Young will be joining our current Principal Melissa Murray as co-hosts.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The Exchange Club is hosting its Be My Valentine event at Casino San Clemente February 14.

The cost to attend is $75 for an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Dinner is catered

by San Clemente’s Carbonara Trattoria and includes filet mignon and butterflied shrimp.

Live music will be provided by the Tony Guerrero Quintet. The Exchange Club, a charitable business organization, will donate all event proceed to local Boys & Girls Clubs.

Tickets are by reservation only.

Guests to the event may pay by check and take a tax deduction. The casino is at 140 W. Avenida Pico.

For more information, call 949.280.6249 or 949.768.5346 or e-mail exchangesc@aol.com.

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In an effort to highlight San Clemente’s 20 parks, the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department will be holding an essay contest. Participants must be San Clemente children ages 4 to 17. They are asked to share their opinions about what the city parks mean to them. Prizes include annual passes to Disneyland, Taekwondo lessons, passes to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine and much more. The winning entries will be shared with the community. Essays can be emailed to recreation@san-clemente.org or mailed to Rita DeForrest, Community Development Department at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. The deadline is June 1.

Hospice of Saddleback Valley, a department of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, is looking for volunteers to join its hospice team. Friendly visitors are needed who can provide one to four hours a week of support to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers may be asked to provide emotional support and companionship, shop or run errands or relief to caregivers. Office positions are also available. Free training program will begin on March 5. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Cheryl Lanterna at 949.460.1529.

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The work of the foundation touches every student on campus. Every Triton family benefits from the valuable services that are provided by the SCEF. To donate, visit www.schsef.org and click on the “Donate” tab or download and print the form and mail checks to the San Clemente Education Foundation, P.O. Box 4538, San Clemente, CA 92674.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens received a $100,000 check January 19 from Southern California Edison parent company Edison International for a threeyear environmental education program.

“We are thrilled to receive this funding from Southern California Edison,” said Casa Romantica’s Executive Director Jenifer Finley.

“It will allow us to further fulfill a core aspect of our mission, namely to educate people about our unique southern California coastal environment.”

The program includes an ocean exhibition that incorporates programming on the Wheeler North Reef Project, located just south of the San Clemente Pier and visible from the facility’s ocean terrace. The program fulfills the nonprofit’s mission to offer educational opportunities on California’s unique coastal environment for people of all ages and backgrounds. Design and development of the curriculum, community programming and the marine-themed exhibition began with the receipt of the grant award.

The program includes fieldtrips to the Casa for third- and fourth-graders of four local Title I elementary schools; four community presentations which focus on local environmental education awareness and include the Wheeler North Reef Project; a marine-themed, environmental awareness exhibition on display in the facility’s galleries during the summer of 2012; educational tools based on the California state science standards; an all-weather telescope for the ocean terrace and a new digital audio-visual center.

“The grant partnership aids Edison in achieving its core philanthropic goals of supporting educational programs, promoting environmental awareness, and meeting the needs of underprivileged children,” said Pete Dietrich, chief nuclear officer of the energy company’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

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San Clemente High School employees Tamara Watsek, Debbi Townsend, Janet Sobel, Carol Riley, Sally Clanin and Kathy Keylon display their handmade red scarves for charity. Courtesy photo

For the past four years, administration ladies at San Clemente High School have been crocheting red scarves for The Orphan Foundation of America’s Red Scarf Project. The San Clemente group sends six to eight scarves to the foundation with words of encouragement and gift cards. Their handmade creations will be sent in a Valentine’s Day care package to a foundationsponsored student enrolled in a college or trade school.

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The San Clemente Art Association awarded its winners of the 2011 Small Works Show this month. The exhibit runs through February 9.

Submissions could not exceed 8-inchesby-10-inches and nothing could be priced over $300. The public was asked to vote for their favorite piece of art and the ballots have been tallied.

Marcia Stevens took first place for “The Wave,” Nancy Sutherland took second place for “Pomegranates” and Rita Pacheco earned third place for “Mini.” Honorable mention honors went to Marcia Stevens for her pieced entitled “Lucky Dog Creek.”

The artwork is for sale and proceeds go toward the purchase of art supplies and scholarships for San Clemente schools.

The San Clemente Art Gallery is located in the San Clemente Community Center at 100 N. Calle Seville. Gallery hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Admission is free.

For information, call 949.492.7175.

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San Clemente resident Aleta Walther graduated from the Park Ranger Academy offered by the Orange County Parks. Courtesy photo u San Clemente resident Aleta Walther survived 14 weeks of intensive training to graduate from the Orange County Parks’ Park Ranger Academy. Of the 31 recruits who started the program 25 participated in the January 12 graduation ceremony that took place at the county’s law enforcement training center in Tustin.

The academy is the only one of its kind in Southern California. It is designed to meet the requirements to become park ranger in many cities and counties within California.

“The training was more boot-camp than I expected,” said Walther who at 56, was the oldest women in the class and the second oldest overall. “I dropped men and quit jobs over less abuse than I received during the training, but in retrospect, the strict discipline is necessary, and I will be a better ranger for it.”

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Tessa Matson gets a ride from Jonathan Duncan, one of the Marines who helped at the Lobo jog-a-thon.

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Lobo Elementary School students held their annual jog-a-thon fundraiser January 14.

They received help from local Marines who volunteered their time for the event.

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KindnesSCounts, the Parent-Teacher Association of San Clemente’s Blue Ribbon Week will take place the week of February 7 to 11 and end on Valentine’s Day. All schools in San Clemente will be participating on their campuses in activities such as kindness bingo, signing pledges to be kind and valentine exchanges to promote compassion and kindness. Wednesday of this week is designated “wear blue day,” any shade from baby to navy. San Clemente PTSA is in partnership with the City of San Clemente, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Southern California Edison-San Onofre and school clubs including Cool to be Kind (C2BK) CHARACTERCOUNTS!, the Associated Student Body, Best Buddies, Be A Hero-Be A Donor, and PALS. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of all forms of bullying through kindness campaigns, by building respect through positive behaviors and in continuing to develop character-valued programs within our community.

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the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), and the campaign’s generous donor and supporter, Southern California Edison (San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station), Rod’s Tree Service and other local businesses. The weeklong activities in schools will involve participation by youth, principals, PTAs, parents and City Council in support of a variety of programs that focus on promoting kindness, friendship, dealing with social drama and bullying awareness.

Through SCE’s donation to the PTA, all students and teachers in every school in San Clemente will receive a “KindnesSCounts” wristband to wear in solidarity of being kind to others. The PTA decided that a community philanthropy best matched to this KindnesSCounts campaign would be helpful as children learn kindness and compassion best when they engage in community and volunteer service. Back in early 2000, the San Clemente Family of PTAs donated the proceeds of its Character Counts booth to the Courtney’s Sandcastle-San Clemente Junior Women’s League project. So, in return for providing the wristbands for all students and teachers at the school sites, each PTA unit has been asked to make a donation to Courtney’s Sandcastle on behalf KindnesSCounts.

I encourage members of the public who have children to attend the San Clemente Family Parent Education evening with Dr. Warren Weichmann and Glen Warren during Blue Ribbon Week on Wednesday, February 9th at 7 p.m. in the high school’s Triton Center. The program will help promote kindness and bully awareness. I will be there to show

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n my profession as an educator, I see firsthand how growing up in today’s ever-changing world poses many challenges and opportunities for our youth.

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Lori Donchak Children want and need their families to be involved in their lives. Teachers, mentors, friends, influential adults and community leaders can all play a part in paving their way to be the best they can. Blue Ribbon Week embraces kindness, compassion, understanding, self-esteem, encouragement as well as many others. These quality traits are something that we all need to experience in our lives. To give and receive is a critical factor in the well-being of anyone.

The San Clemente Family of Parent Teacher Associations is working with San Clemente High School’s C2BK and Character Counts Clubs to bring Blue Ribbon Week into all schools in San Clemente. This year’s Blue Ribbon Week—slated for February 7 to 11 and wrapping up on Valentine’s Day, February 14 — is called “KindnesSCounts” and promotes caring, kindness and compassion among youth in San Clemente’s schools. The City of San Clemente is proud to be a supporter of this very essential program for our youth.

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It will not. support for our youth and families, as will the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Rod Valdez and Janet Dunford.

Together we can make a difference in empowering our youth to handle social situations in a positive manner. Special thanks to our dedicated PTAs and teachers who are leading the charge and making a powerful impact in San Clemente.

For more information, please call PTA representatives Mary Fortmeier at 949.300.3150 or Trudy Podobas at 949.230.4661.

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Letters to the Editor ADD PLASTIC BAGS TO BAN Steve Pezman, San Clemente

A couple of weeks ago a letter protesting our City Council’s ban of restaurant use of disposable foam plates and cups sparked my retort supporting it. An article in the Jan 27 edition of the Los Angeles Times informs us that the “progressive beach city of Santa Monica” has joined several unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, plus all of Marin County and the City of San Jose, in banning the single-use plastic bags that we see blowing around like leaves. I urge our City Council to quickly follow suit.

AM I MISSING SOMETHING? Bob Lloyd, San Clemente

Now let me see if I have this right about Playa Del Norte.

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both the city manager and the city attorney. Considering all of the facts, they too approved the project. Then it was passed by a majority of the City Council and became Measure “W,” where again a strong majority of the voting people said, “Yes.” So now, the dissent of the minority is thwarting the due process of government on the complaint that the project had changed. Indeed it did, only to get smaller, (just one more critical ingredient not stated by the opposition).

Who is the opposition? They are the loud few who are against nearly everything that has been recently proposed for the intelligent growth and improvement of our town. Not different people, but the same ones every time.

Reminds me of the commercial goat: “Nah-Nah-Nah.” Does it not seem to you that the tail is trying to wag the dog? That government is being crippled by the few?

Knowing all of the facts will lead you to understand the beauty of a finished northern gateway to San Clemente is a far better idea than the status quo of an ugly parking lot

with a chain link fence This project is a Win-Win-Win for our community. It is not destined to become another victim of the Nah-Nah-Nah crowd.

SET A GOOD EXAMPLE Una Baker, San Clemente

As parents, we do our best to guide our children so that they may grow up to become responsible, prosperous, healthy and happy. We want our kids to have balance in their lives where work and play can be woven together. We teach them the importance of respect and honesty for themselves, their friends and their community.

As citizens in San Clemente we do the same thing. As our city has grown, we have had our struggles and our successes.

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(Cont. from page 10) along with him. Where we were a sleepy little town of 25,000, we have since become a city of nearly 70,000.

The town, you may remember, will always be here if we carefully develop and enhance the opportunities that will provide the essence of that small town we all cherish so much.

That is why Playa Del Norte is so important to San Clemente and North Beach.

Del Mar has become the village center. The Pier Bowl was revived. Both have become places where people go to enjoy friends and family time. They are the epitome of what we call “village character.”

North Beach has struggled to regain that same essence.

What was the recreation and entertainment center for San Clemente when Ole Hanson was still in town has declined dramatically during the last 25 years. Now, when we finally have an opportunity to bring some life into the area, there are people who cannot see the vision that Ole Hanson saw.

Playa Del Norte is the piece that is needed to help bring all of North Beach back to life. Just like Del Mar and the pier, Playa Del Norte will be a place where people can go to enjoy time with friends and family. It will be the Northern Village Gateway that we deserve.

Please join me in Supporting Measure A.

THE BROADER VIEW Marvin Dennis, San Clemente

We have something few other cities have: The beach. It actually costs a lot of money to maintain it and provide lifeguard staff to help keep it safe.

We also get to enjoy our many parks, including the golf course. The municipal golf course operates with a profit but the rest of the parks cost money.

We have excellent fire, EMT and sheriffs protection, which takes a major portion of our city budget.

Water and sewer service, improving roadways, landscape maintenance and dozens of other itemized expenses take money.

Where does that money come from?

When times are tough as they have been recently for most families, businesses and government entities look for areas to cut expenses to try to bring balance to the budget. Since cities, by law, must have a balanced budget we are often times forced to cut back on services that are essential. Rarely are there opportunities to increase revenue.

Playa Del Norte is one of those truly outstanding opportunities. The ongoing revenue this project is expected to provide is significant: $450,000 in building permit, millions in construction, approximately $275,000 annually in property and sales tax and $300,000 from additional parking revenue.

And it brings jobs and opportunity for entrepreneurs who are excited about locating in San Clemente.

It’s the kind of opportunity that only rarely comes along.

North Beach needs Playa Del Norte. We all do. A Yes vote on Measure A will make that happen. Let’s not miss out again.

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PARKING Christy MacBride-Hart, San Clemente

The naysayers are still telling San Clemente residents that beach parking will be gone at North Beach if Playa del Norte is built. What a silly, alarmist thing to say. The truth is 306 spaces will remain west of El Camino Real when Playa del Norte is built. Three-hundred and six parking spaces is a lot of parking.

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GUEST OPINION: By Mayor Pro Tem Jim Evert

Right Place, Right Time P laya Del Norte is clearly the right project at the right place and the right time. It’s a shame that we can’t seem to keep our discussions on the upcoming March vote to facts. One of the reasons I ran for City Council was because of the misinformation and fabrications a small group of very vocal anti-everything people were using to get people to sign the North Beach petition.

Unfortunately, many people have bought into what they were told without getting the real facts.

I grew up with values like integrity and fairness being instilled in me. That being said, I want to respectfully take exception to the San Clemente Times “Village Voice” by our very own spin doctor Wayne Eggleston.

First, we are not giving the developer $4.5 million in public funds. Yes, there are certain infrastructure items (relocating sewer and water lines as well as off-site sidewalks) that the city has agreed to do. Remember the city (with your agreement—measure W) invited the developer LAB as OUR “partner” in revitalizing North Beach.

Now, for the rest of the story. The LAB, in addition to its projected $20 million investment to make this a reality, also wanted to do the parking. The city (and, folks, this is Economics 101) took it away from them so that the city and not the developer would realize significant income.

The $3.5 million being used for this is currently sitting in a fund, from developers of the Talega and Forster Ranch project that can only be use for beach parking.

Second, although the article correctly states that the Miramar is a standalone project (which I hope moves forward), I ask you this: Would the economics of any Miramar proposal be enhanced by having Playa Del Norte

as an anchor bringing North Beach to life? My opinion: YES. What bothers me the most was the subtle attempt to portray those of us favoring “the YES-sayers” as keyboardmouse protestors. I think he somehow got that wrong when in fact the opposite appears to be the case. To my knowledge, Eggleston is the only former mayor I know who is anti this plan. The supporters include many of Planning Commission, Coastal Commission, other commissions and service organization members. I’ve never seen so many people who are engaged in the community come forward to not only support, but also actively work toward success of Playa Del Norte. Do you enjoy and love our beach trail? Well, guess what? Most, if not all those responsible for it, are actively supporting “YES.” The point here is that a large majority of the doers in San Clemente are actively supporting Playa Del Norte. The real divisiveness referred to in the column comes from the author trying to put a negative spin on these community volunteers.

And, oh by the way, there are some of the “no” supporters that are also very involved in our city—I applaud them.

I do indeed respect opinions that differ from mine, but I tell it like it is and cannot sit by and let people get away with misinformation. Get the facts on the city website at www.san-clemente.org or at www.pronorthbeach.org, and I’m sure you’ll feel confident that a YES vote is right for San Clemente.

The parking on Estacion, which is the parking lot along the beach, remains virtually the same and only loses a few spots for a Beach Trail Café. This will leave lots of parking (139) right next to the sand for trail and beach users.

In the current triangle lot, the row of spaces closest to Ichibiri’s becomes part of Deshecha and a small lot of 15 spaces will remain near the (Ole Hanson) Beach Club. The inland side of Deshecha becomes nose-in, so Deshecha’s parking increases by 47 spaces. The Pico parking in front of the beach club also becomes nose-in places, so that number increases by a few. In fact, because of the small lot and the nose-in Pico parking, the number of places within 105 feet of both entrances to the beach club will increase slightly with the same number of handicapped places as in the current small parking lot. The parking on Boca de la Playa also increases slightly, but the parking on the south side of Pico and around the Casino and Miramar remains about the same. The new lot on the El Camino Real site adds another 15 parking places.

Please look at the parking map for yourself. Go to the city website San-clemente.org, click on Playa del Norte and click on the environmental impact report. The parking map is on page 158, but it does not include the 20 Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (golf cart) spots or the 15 on the El Camino Real site. Verify for yourself that LOTS of parking will remain close to the beach. Then vote YES on measure A.

and still be at the beach. This is a better use for public land in my view.

Even though I understand why some people might like the idea of more restaurants and shops, and the further gentrification of San Clemente, I hope the voters choose not to give up our land to provide it. Most of us don’t need yet another place to spend our money, but if you do want this, then you can encourage improved development of private land at North Beach. I’m not against all development, and I am not attacking those who disagree with me—but I am opposed to this development of our land and I am voicing my opinion.

I’ll vote No on Measure A, and I hope the majority of San Clemente voters do as well. Let’s just use our city land for the purpose it was acquired in the first place.

DON’T TELL ME HOW TO VOTE Randal Seech, San Clemente

I found it humorous that one of the past writers to the editor told us, “Think for yourselves first then vote yes on Measure A.” If we are to think for ourselves why does she feel the need to tell us how to vote? I do think for myself and I listen to the input. However, I still hope that Measure A fails.

I use North Beach. If I didn’t, maybe I wouldn’t care as much or maybe I wouldn’t mind yet another place to shop and eat. But I think not. The key concept is “public.”

I simply do not believe we should give our public land to a private developer for this project, especially when the land is already being used for the purpose it was acquired. I believe developers should develop privately owned land for private commercial use. I suggest we leave North Beach public land alone or create better open spaces, basketball courts or other low-profile recreational facilities. I feel the city would be much better served by providing a place where youth and adults can have more recreation options

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THE OLE HANSON “PARK” ...NOT Rey Harju, San Clemente, North Beach resident

The idea of expanding the big grassy slope in back of the Ole Hanson Beach Club is about the stupidest thing I’ve seen.

It will cost the city a bundle to tear out the parking lot and plant grass. It will cost the city more to keep it up when the city can barely afford to keep up the parks we now have. It will generate no money for the city. But the worst part is, few or us will ever use it.

That whole area on the backside of the beach club slopes down to the lower parking lot. If you replaced parking spots with grass as the “No on A” people want to do, about the only thing you could use it for is sitting on the grass. There’s already big grassy slope behind the beach club that has a better view. And it’s NEVER overcrowded, not even when the Christmas train comes by.

Our deck has a full view of the big, flat, front lawn of the Ole Hanson Beach Club. It’s seldom used as it is. When it is, it’s usually dads and kids tossing, batting, or kicking a ball around. You need a flat lawn, not a grassy slope.

We don’t need to expand the grassy slope on the backside of the Ole Hanson Beach Club, even if you call it a park. It will do nothing for us. One way to stop this nonsense is to Vote Yes on A. Give us citizens what we have said we wanted, over and over. It’s time.

TIME TO CLEAN UP NORTH BEACH Jim Rutter, San Clemente

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To that end, our city planners and City Council have done due diligence on exploring the best way to do this refurbishment. The North Beach project was researched, voted on by the public and should go forward before the area deteriorates even further.

Voting Yes on Measure A is not just about adding revenue to our city’s budget and beautifying North Beach. It is creating another beach-front experience for our residents by working within our city rules and laws to achieve the people’s goals without reckless and misleading tactics.

NORTH BEACH IS A GOOD THING Jeanne Galeas, daughter of a San Clemente resident

A friend of mine has been talking to me about how she and a group of concerned San Clemente residents have been trying to revitalize North Beach for several years. I really did not understand until the other day how important that is to all San Clemente residents, young and older.

On Saturday, I was in San Clemente to take my dad to lunch. He wanted to sit at the ocean, so we headed for the pier. It took us a really long time to find a handicap parking space close to the pier, and as we drove through the parking lot adjacent to the pier, it was clearly noticeable how few handicap parking spaces there are. We drove around and were able to find another handicap parking further up the street when another driver pulled out.

After my 88-year-old dad and I walked to the restaurant, it was full to overflowing with people both dining, standing around on the pier and inside the restaurant waiting for a table. My dad who could stand for long, walked into the restaurant and asked a couple if they would mind sharing their table. They were very obliging, and so we joined a couple from Los Angeles at their table. The ocean view was just breathtaking. We were very fortunate that this couple were so friendly and accommodating.

As I relayed this story to my friend, she said that I should share this story.

I do not understand why San Clemente does not have oceanfront amenities for your residents when you are a beachfront community. Your residents deserve better than they are getting.

There is limited use to your beach front, and you are probably losing tax revenue to other cities that have more accessible amenities to both residents and visitors, which really does not make sense.

Having spoken to my dad, he said you really need to vote Yes on Measure A.

SAVE PARADISE Steve Netherby, San Clemente

Whenever my backpacking buddies and I come upon a place of heartbreaking beauty—I don’t care if it’s the Grand Canyon at sunset or a spring morning in Yosemite Valley— one of us wise guys will crack, “Boy, would this be a great place to build a condo.”

Obviously, more than one person said that on looking out at the view from North Beach. The adjacent streets are rife with condos possessing heartbreakingly beautiful vistas.

And nine out of 10 of those condos today bristle with signs vehemently opposing Measure A and the proposed LAB development—where someone looked out one day and said, “Boy, would this be a great place to build a shopping mall.”

Standing by my bike on a sparkling Santa Ana winter day—looking over the parking lot at the palm and jade trees, the gleaming white stucco and red tiles of our historic Ole Hanson Beach Club, the quaint train stop, the young mothers pulling strollers from car trunks, retired strollers strolling, runners running, bikers biking, beachgoers beach going and beyond, the shimmering silver-plated blue ocean with gulls and pelicans soaring and surfers surfing—my heart sides unreservedly with the “No on A” signers.

The view across these parking lots, along with the view across the parking lots as you approach the pier, is one of San Clemente’s Grand Canyon and Yosemite Valley treasures. For our and future generations, we must protect it— not butcher or bottle it and sell it by the Grade AAA ounce or the half carafe. About this view, Joni Mitchell might have sung, “To save paradise, they put up a parking lot.”

Let’s save paradise and vote no on Measure A.

ter right next to an old town historical building that is slowly but surely deteriorating and has no plan for reconstruction or demolition is just plain uncommon sense. Let’s start by fixing what’s broken before we build something new. The parking lot at North Beach is not broken.

GIGANTESCO DEL NORTE Rick Moen, San Clemente

Proponents of selling and developing the publicly owned North Beach triangular parking lot have cleverly named their project Playa Del Norte. The correct name for this development should be renamed “Gigantesco Del Norte” as this name would better describe the huge building proposed here that will block ocean (playa) views and eliminate a lot of easy parking for beachgoers and Ole Hanson Beach Club users. The size of the building is equal to 10, 5,000-square-foot houses.

How many of us have driven south past San Clemente and thanked God (and the Marines) that the developers haven’t been able to build along this stretch of coast and ruin the open beautiful sights of the ocean and coastline. This same open feeling exists at North Beach today and is threatened by misguided residents who believe a Gigantic Building is the answer at North Beach. Bring in more congestion, more restaurants, more office buildings—that cannot be an answer.

Do we really need a city plan like Mission Viejo here in San Clemente? We have an existing open beach area at North Beach. Do we need more buildings? Do we want to look like Costa Mesa here in San Clemente?

Please vote NO on A to keep San Clemente a beach town with the open feeling and views we now enjoy at North Beach.

UNCOMMON SENSE

WHAT NO ON ‘A’ REALLY MEANS

Fred Reichert, San Clemente

Rick Collins, San Clemente

I have lived in San Clemente since the mid 1970s and in that time, I’ve seen many changes, some good, some bad.

However, it seems the older I get, the less common sense I see. I’ve seen the grocery store on the north side of town closed down and reopened as a drug store, even though there was already a large drugstore right across the street.

Now everyone is fighting over a way for the last remaining grocery store on the south side of town to better serve the whole downtown area.

We have one of the last and most valuable stretches of coastal property in Southern California and an outlet center is going to be built on it. Really. An outlet center? We all know how that is working. Now, we have Measure A “Fix North Beach.” When I first saw this measure, I thought “Great. We are finally going to do something with the Miramar Theater and bowling alley.” Not so. Building a new cen-

F R O M T HE MIND OF Z E L E S K I

In December 2010 I decided that I was going to re-dedicate myself to helping others and have transitioned full time into the world of non-profit organization management. Over the years I have learned the hard way that charitable work and having an opinion on issues that affect the city I live in can never mix. Therefore, of course, after this letter, I recuse myself from further opposition to the group of “NO.” Please accept this letter as one final plea to San Clemente residents to send a message that our “elected” officials are here to run San Clemente NOT Charles Mann or Wayne Eggleston. Your vote on Measure A has far more meaning to San Clemente than whether the North Beach project will move forward or not. Charles Mann and Wayne Eggleston have been the driving forces on every divisive issue that has been forced upon us these past eight years. Shorecliffs, Pacific Golf Course, the Miramar, Marblehead, the Pier Bowl, Ralphs all the way through to North Beach and they have done so with a systematic campaign of pitting friend and neighbor against each another and for what?

Who knows what their motivation is? I don’t. Mr. Eggleston implies that it is because his historic hometown church and village hall was torn down (SC Times 2006) yet those buildings are front and center today and used for weddings and special events. Charles Mann just flat out opposes any sort of development and “the stealing of signs” (the Patch Jan. 2010) yet he does his own big-development projects elsewhere and he spends thousands of dollars to support a council candidate who was cited for “illegally removing signs.”

One way or the other you, not me or them, must decide whether to vote or not, even if it means potentially wasting a 44-cent stamp on an issue that doesn’t affect you. My opinion, for what little it is worth, is that your NO vote is an implied endorsement of Mr. Eggleston and Mr. Mann and that your YES vote is a citywide message that it is time to give our “elected” officials a chance to move us forward. It really isn’t much more complicated than that.

Anyway, I wish San Clemente the best for the future, this is an awesome place to live, filled with great people who just want to live and raise their kids in a safe and friendly environment.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

The List

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

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Speaker Series at the Casa

7 p.m. A photographic tour of the solar system with former NASA scientist Dave Foxton at Casa Romantica in conjunction with the new space exhibit, They Came From Outer Space. General Admission $7, members $6, Students/children free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

13th Anniversary of the Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk

6 p.m.-9 p.m. More than 40 art galleries celebrate 13 years of the First Thursday event with art shows, special prizes, drawings, music and more. www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com.

Robin Henkel & Billy Watson

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Award-winning music men bring a blast of blues for those tasting reds and whites 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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Small Works Art Show

12 p.m.-4 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association presents an art sale and show featuring award-winning pieces no bigger than 8’x10’ or priced over $300. Proceeds go to schools. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Jazz in January

6:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute presents a jazz event fundraiser with live music, dinner, cocktails and auctions; tickets $95-$125.

The premiere gala evening takes place Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $425. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

First Friday Film: The Ghost Writer

7 p.m. Movie at the SJC Library about a ghost writer hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister. A $2 donation supports the library. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.5132, www.ocpl.org.

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Go See Do

Palisades 50th Anniversary Carnival

Palisades Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary at this year’s school carnival on February 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public. A highlight of the carnival is the annual Pooper Bowl where a grid will be made on Palisades’ field.

Each grid square matches a numbered ticket sold in the days leading up to the event, then, on carnival day, a wandering cow (courtesy of the Dairy Council of California) will “fertilize” the field. The owner of the ticket corresponding to the “fertilized” square will win a cash prize. No Pooper Bowl tickets will be sold on carnival day, but it’s still fun for kids to watch the cow and speculate on where it does its business. While waiting for the cows to do their thing, attendees can enjoy games, food, entertainment, silent auctions, a bake sale, vendor tables and much more. The carnival is a free event and OC Sheriff and SC Marine Safety team will be there along with other community philanthropies. As part of the event’s mission to showcase the history of Palisades’ past, the school is extending and invitation to the public—all current and past staff, as well as all alumni to attend and be included in an historic group photo. The photo is planned for 1 p.m. Palisades Elementary is at 26462 Via Sacramento in Capistrano Beach. For more information call 949.496.5942 or log on to www.pses.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com.

—Andrea Swayne

Wine Tasting: St. Hallett Winery

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes St. Hallett Winery pouring wines from down under. $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

8 p.m. Play at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $24-$34.

31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Blue Largo

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

Escape: Journey tribute

7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. The band covers hits from Journey at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Satellite Horse Racing

10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. OC Tavern presents a new event offered Wednesday through Sunday. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Close Enough

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live classic rock music at Adele’s.

2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Dave Norman went to Palisades and now daughter Carli is a student there. Both plan to take part in a group photo of current students, past staff and alumni to mark the school’s 50th anniversary at the February 5 carnival. Courtesy photo

HAIR

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hit musical at OC Performing Arts Center; contains mature content. Ticket start at $20. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

Kimo West

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

Shane Dandy

8 p.m. Live rock ‘n’ roll at The Rib Joint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500.

Nick Cappelletti

8 p.m. Multi-talented musician at The Coach House, also playing: Wake the Street and Child 44. Tickets 415.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BeDazzled

7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Popular Drag Queen Show at Adele’s. Tickets $10; 18 and older. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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San Clemente Farmers Market

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Coastal Odyssey Sailing Adventure

8th Annual CARe Show

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fundraising car show at the Community Center/ Sports Park to benefit the Capo Animal Rescue Effort. Features more than 400 vintage and classic cars; entertainment; food; exhibits and prizes. Fee $5 adults, $2 kids 11-17. 25925 Camino Del Avion, 949.240.1735, www.capoanimalrescue.com.

2nd Annual Poker Event

Fundraiser for MADD’s 5k walk, featuring food, drinks, music, raffle, silent auction and poker at the Tustin Senior Center.

Entry fee $25-$100. Call/email for times and reservations. 200 S. C St. Tustin, 714.838.6199, Ext. 12, peggy.jensen@madd.org.

Family Film Feature: Despicable Me

11 a.m. Fun movie for the whole family to enjoy at the SJC Library. Free admission and popcorn. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

They Came From Outer Space

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica’s new NASA Space Exploration Exhibit featuring historical space stories, photos, equipment and more. Adults $5. Kids 12 and under $3. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Til Death Do Us Part: Late night Catechism 3

7 p.m. Brand-new comedic show on the sacraments of marriage and last rights with audience participation and games at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Tickets $35. 33866 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 949.496.1307, www.stedward.com.

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

1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Travel back in time onboard the Ocean Institute’s tall ship Spirit of Dana Point for a tall ship adventure.

Help raise the sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or sit back and enjoy the ride. Tickets $40 adult, $23 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, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

Beethoven’s Emperor

3 p.m. Complete performance of the Emperor Concerto, an piece from the age of revolution and romance. Tickets 425-$91. Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

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.

Help me Rhonda

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic group at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Missy Anderson

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

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Jonathan Volzke

Café 207

207 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6304 Best Known For: Eclectic offerings on the specials board Most Popular Item: Steak Café 207 is one of those little gems that typify San Clemente: Small-town and unique to the point where even owner Pete Ortiz admits “we’re a quirky little place.” The El Camino Real restaurant—remember the name and you know the address—opened 10 years ago after Ortiz helped his parents launch Del Agave restaurant next door. You’ll still find Ortiz behind the counter every night of the week, with partner Darin Corrales in the chef’s position. Ortiz’s sister-inlaw, Fee, also works there, and you’ll find Ortiz’s wife, Sarah, working on the weekends, too. The décor is unique, with tile counters and pendant lights fashioned from wine bottles. Café 207 seats about 45 inside and 30 on its patio. The menu has a simple eloquence: Steak, fresh fish, salads and soups. The specials board changes often, and this week features fresh battered ling cod and duck a l’orange, among other things. The menu only shows one dessert—Crème de Brule—but Café 207 offers specials there, too. The popular one now is s’mores, made tableside. One last thing: Café 207 is a place for adults, and the menu even warns to leave the children home or do your best to keep them seated or “they will be sold.”

Café 207 owner Pete Ortiz. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

Price Range: Entries $14–$31 Reservations: Not necessary

Payment: Cash and credit card Hours: 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Tues–Sat.

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.

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Valentine Delights

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.

Felisha

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Female artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Comedy Show

9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s. 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.

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California Missions Resource Studio

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano presents its new studio with information on all 21 missions for students, teachers and more. Free with paid admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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Vine Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

Rabbi Blue

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

Kids Storytime at the Casa

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

Dupp Brothers

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

Old Capistrano Farmers Market

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

The Danimals

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

Ledward Kaapana

8 p.m. Master of stringed instruments with an extraordinary baritone and falsetto voice at The Coach House. Tickets $15.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

2-for-1 Tuesdays

Half price on all fishing trips, whale watching and other adventures at Dana Wharf every Tuesday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Poul Pedersen

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Lead singer of “Missiles of October” goes acoustic at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Benny on Flamenco Guitar

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

Pool & Karaoke

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckleheads every Tuesday.

Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

Will Heard

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

AT THE MOVIES Somewhere That’s Everywhere

UPCOMING: Thursday, February 10

Music through the Decades

7 p.m. Two local musician/journalists will present the history of Casa Romantica and San Clemente in song, with musical trends of various decades. Call for tickets. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

UPCOMING: Monday, February 14

Be My Valentine

6 p.m. The Exchange Club of San Clemente presents a Valentine’s Day event at the Casino San Clemente featuring live music, cocktails, dinner and dancing. Cost $75 each; funds support the Boys & Girls Club. 140 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.280.6249.

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Somewhere’s Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) has a thing for blondes. The pole dancers he hires are blonde, his girlfriend is blonde, the mother of his child is blonde and so naturally, his daughter (Elle Fanning) is blonde. And it would appear so is filmmaker Sofia Coppola’s alter-ego. With her previous female leads, she has had blonde starlets Kirsten Dunst and Scarlett Johansson and now 12-year-old Elle (little sister of Dakota).

Fanning plays sixth-grader Cleo, who is suddenly left off at her Hollywood father’s hotel room one Sunday indefinitely by her mother. Over the next few weeks she plays Guitar Hero, swims in the hotel pool, makes use of room service and even travels to Italy with her dad for film promotion while he stoically goes through the motions of his hot shot, movie star life (while in between sleeping around with women when he has the chance).

Michelle Monaghan and Robert Schwartzman (Sofia’s cousin) can be spotted in blink-and-you’ll-miss-‘em cameos and the movie also features an experimental musical score by Coppola’s boyfriend’s band Phoenix throughout the film. In many ways, Somewhere is a sequel to Coppola’s earlier success Lost in Translation. With the latter, we have two completely different strangers who are emotionally stuck and connect.

With the former, we have a father and daughter who might as well be strangers. And with Lost in Translation, we were aware that Coppola based part of the screenplay on her first marriage, so we can only guess that Somewhere is loosely based on her relationship with her own famous father. Both he (Francis Ford Coppola) and Sofia’s brother Roman Coppola were two of the film’s producers as well. With plenty or family back-up and support on her shoulders, something still doesn’t seem right with her newest cinematic attempt. Maybe it’s because with Lost, we got to see both Bill Murray and Johansson’s character struggles, but here we only see Dorff’s point of view.

Or maybe it’s because Sofia let her scenes drag on for too long. Somewhere is a step up from Coppola’s previous film and snorefest Marie Antoinette, but still lacks in finding that right note to hit home. SC —Megan Bianco February 3–9, 2011 • San Clemente Times • Page 19

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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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Major Milestone for Mulligan-Crapo With 500 wins, SCHS Girls Basketball Coach Nets Unprecedented Record

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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he Lady Tritons handed Mary Mulligan-Crapo her 500th victory at home Monday with a 52-33 win over Mission Viejo.

Despite 25 years on the sidelines and unheard of success, the 5-foot-7-inch former point guard for UC Irvine took nothing for granted.

“It’s just been my passion,” Mulligan-Crapo said earlier in the day.

After this season, the girls basketball coach will step away from a program she built from nearly scratch. San Clemente High’s 1981 valedictorian hadn’t planned on coaching or teaching math when she left for UCI to major in economics.

“I didn’t have any desire or intention to be in education until my senior year in college, but I love it,” she said. “It’s been a great job. It’s been a wonderful career.”

At 22, she inherited a program that posted only one win the year prior. Four coaches had come and gone in four years. In 1986, Mulligan-Crapo was the lone female basketball coach in the county, she said.

“I wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself into,” said the coach, 47. “It became my passion and became my life.”

In her 25 years, Mulligan-Crapo racked-up 13 consecutive league championships and went to the CIF finals seven times, winning the championship five times.

From her teams, 21 student-athletes went on to play collegiate ball. She will walk away this year as seven seniors gradu-

Mary Mulligan-Crapo earned her 500th win as San Clemente High girls basketball coach. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

ate from the program.

“I love having an impact on so many kids’ lives,” she said.

Former center Kristen Riley, a 6-foot-2 center for Brigham University, said the coach had a way of demanding the best.

“I love how she coaches,” said Riley by phone. “She knows how to discipline a team and push us to work.”

Mulligan-Crapo taught her players the value of hard work, said Riley whose No. 22 jersey was retired this season.

The coach’s 500 wins are unequaled, said Athletic Director

John Hamro, who’s worked alongside Mulligan-Crapo for 16 years. To reach her milestone, the coach needed to notch an incredible 20 wins per season, he noted.

“She’s No. 1 by far,” the athletic director said.

Hamro credited his colleague for balancing her coaching duties with her work as a teacher and mother.

“She puts in the time and effort to be successful,” he said.

Mulligan-Crapo had two children from her first marriage and became a stepmother to four more when she married husband Steve Crapo.

Her husband coached against her before taking a spot as her assistant for three years. Steve Crapo described his wife as both an “awesome coach and awesome mom.”

“She’s just so organized,” he said. “She’s a great motivator.”

After this season, Mulligan-Crapo will stick to the classroom and home.

“I feel like I’ve accomplished everything that I’ve ever dreamed of,” she said.

The coach is grateful to have been a role model to her female athletes. She watched the game evolve into a more physical game.

But the coaching job has changed, demanding more hours off the court and more of the year. Any coaching will be with much younger athletes, Mulligan-Crapo said.

“The jobs’ a lot harder,” she said. “It’s taking up more of my time. I just felt like it was the right time.”

Though the season’s not quite done, the coach knows it will be difficult to “hand over her baby.”

What will she miss the most? Game night. SC

City Recognizes Employees for Service

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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heir collective work for San Clemente added up to 460 years of service and for their efforts the city honored 33 employees January 25.

“We are humbled by what you do for the community,” said Mayor Lori Donchak during a racecar themed luncheon at the city’s Community Center.

The city honored those who had reached milestone anniversaries from five to 30 years of service, giving them pins and plaques. Employees celebrating their 20th, 25th and 30th years of service also received checks for $300, $350 and $400 respectively, according to the city.

Guest speaker and San Clemente resident Heidi Steele spoke to city workers about her foray into the world of off-road racing under an “anything is possible” theme. A self-described “girly-girl,” Steele said she dove into sport after working the pit crew for her husband and professional racer Cameron Steele.

Heidi Steele, vice president of human resources for AccentCare, said she took second in her first race. More than a

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fluke, Steele went on to earn first place at the rugged off-road Baja 500 and Baja 1000 races in 2005 and a first-place finish at the Baja 500 in 2008.

“I really want all of you to know in here that anything is possible,” Steel said.

After Steele, City Manager George Scarborough called up employees by their years of service.

Larry Moore and Rita DeForrest each tallied 30 years as employees of San Clemente.

Brian Brower, who works in the information technology department, received the city’s employee of the year award.

The city also recognized Andrew J. “AJ” Howard who worked 36 years for the city and died in November. His wife Leslie Howard and son James Howard were on hand to accept his plaque.

The following employees were also 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 and Jim Pechous. SC

Larry Moore and Rita DeForrest were honored by San Clemente January 25 for their 30 years each of service to the city. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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Spurs vs. Lakers, Staples Center Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio saunters into town to test the Lakers at home before the purple and gold hit the road for seven games.

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BOYS SOCCER

BOYS WRESTLING

GIRLS SOCCER

BOYS BASKETBALL

Titans vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Feb. 4, 5 p.m.

South Coast League Finals, San Clemente High School Feb. 5, 10 a.m.

Diablos vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Feb. 7, 5 p.m.

Mustangs vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

The Lady Tritons host the Mission Viejo Lady Diablos in a key soccer match as the regular season winds down.

It’s San Clemente’s final home game this season as the boys in black and red take on a tough Trabuco Hills team.

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The Tritons take to the pitch against Tesoro in an effort to stay ahead of the rest of the pack in the South Coast League.

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The Tritons hit the mat and play host to its area foes in the always entertaining and hard-pinning South Coast League Finals.

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Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • The Tritons (1-5

SVL, 12-11) finally locked down its first Sea View League win this season in a 53-42 victory against Laguna Hills on January 28. San Clemente held the advantage in all four frames going into the half with a 17-14 lead and eventually rolling to victory. Dominic Fashing and Hank Gillebaard each led with 13 points and eight rebounds each, while Blake Kubly netted a cool eight points. Next 7 days: Feb. 4 at San Juan Hills, 7 p.m.; Feb. 8 vs. Trabuco Hills, 7 p.m.; Feb. 10 at Dana Hills, 7 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Tritons

(3-5 SCL, 13-11) came out with a lot on the line, including head coach Mary Mulligan’s 500th win, and delivered on a dime dropping Mission Viejo while on the road by the final score of 52-33. This one was all San Clemente for the first three quarters of play as Brogan Griffin led with 13 points, while Lauren Pluimer and Sierra Blankenbecler each scored nine points apiece. Next 7 days: Feb. 5 at Woodbridge, 7 p.m.; Feb. 9 at Laguna Hills, 7 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER • The Tritons (4-1 SCL,

11-5-5) ended with its game against Capo Valley knotted at 2-2 on January 28. The Cougars scored twice in the first half and held the 2-1 advantage before San Clemente tied this one up with a goal in the second half of regulation.

Oscar Vasquez and Fernando Villalobos each scored one goal apiece for San Clemente, while Dylan Digiacomo had a save at goal.

Ben Manko and Mario Soto netted goals for the Cougars. Next 7 days: Feb. 4 vs. Tesoro, 5 p.m.; Feb. 8 at Laguna Hills, 5 p.m.; Feb. 10 at Aliso Niguel, 5 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (2-0-3

SCL, 12-2-7) are coming off 14 days rest after beating El Toro 5-0 on January 20. San Clemente will now travel to take on Trabuco Hills on Thursday, Feb. 3. Next 7 days: Feb. 7 vs.

Mission Viejo, 5 p.m.; Feb. 9 at Aliso Niguel, 5 p.m.

Weatherholt and Higgins claim club titles San Clemente High School Varsity soccer players Dani Weatherholt (junior) and Natalie Higgins (freshman) both earned champion-

Above: Natalie Higgins and Dani Weatherholt. Right: San Clemente High School Cheerleaders compete at the USA Regional Competition. Courtesy photos

ship titles with their respective Cal South club soccer teams at the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Regional Championships January 15-16.

Weatherholt’s 1994 team beat Colorado 3-0 in the finals, while Higgins’ 1995 team beat Oregon 4-0 in the final. Both girls will now represent the West in the ODP National Championships to be held later this spring in Phoenix.

ODP is a program in each state that selects a team of 18 players per birth year in order to identify players for regional and national teams. Both teams went players’ undefeated in the tournament. Moreover, Weatherholt has recently committed to play Division 1 college soccer at Santa Clara University.

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady Tritons

(5-0 SCL, 17-5) raised the bar high and knocked off a tough Edison squad 10-6 on January 28. Tied 3-3 at the half the girls shut down their opponent 4-0 in the fourth period to rally for the win at Golden West College.

Kelsey Thornton led with a team high five goals, while Brigette Kimbrough and Candyce Schroeder each had two goals.

San Clemente then headed south and got past Coronado of San Diego in a 13-7 road win on January 29. Thornton and Celine Lazzaro each scored four goals in the victory, while Taylor Smith banged out two goals. Lizzie Heinze, Mallory McCammon and Schroeder each netted one goal apiece.

However, the girls had its six-game win streak come to an end on Monday, January 31, as the Lady Tritons could not stave off

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Laguna Beach with the Lady Breakers winning 8-6. The girls from Laguna were the last team to beat San Clemente in a 152 win on January 15 at the Santa Barbara Tournament. But San Clemente fared a lot better than earlier when these two teams met as the girls went into the half up 3-2 before finding its offense sputter to score goals in the third quarter.

The Lady Tritons now face Tesoro on road Thursday, February 3. Next 7 days: Feb. 8 vs. Laguna Hills, 4 p.m.; Feb. 10 at Capo Valley, 4 p.m.

WRESTLING • The No. 4 ranked San

Clemente wrestling team wrapped up its regular season dual match schedule easily dispatching the No. 12 ranked Capistrano Valley Cougars 44-16 on January 25.

“The weight class match ups dictated that we should win the dual,” head coach Mark Calentino said. “What was surprising was the fact that we were able to battle through the match and sustain only four weight class losses.”

The match started off at the 121 pound division where sophomore Jeremiah Leland won 9-0 by major decision.

After sustaining a loss at 127 pounds

the Tritons went ahead for good as sophomore John Castellini (132) won 10-2 by major decision 10-2. Junior Brandon Cox (142) and senior Spencer March (147) picked up decision victories, 6-3 and 9-4, respectively.

Senior Zach Fishman who bumped up to 154 pounds was given a forfeit victory as the Cougars chose not to subject their young contestant to the counties top ranked 147-pounder. Senior Kyle Reese picked up a pin at 162 pounds. Senior Preston Quam, who is ranked third in the state, was given a forfeit—his third in a South Coast League dual this season.

“It really is a shame that the coaches choose not to compete against him,” Calentino said. “There are people who come out specifically to see Preston wrestle.”

Senior Hayden Yacobucci (217) picked up a third period pin, and senior Leo Flores picked up a 10-5 decision victory at heavy weight.

The last match of the night was quite possibly the surprise match of the evening as senior Calvin Wiss (114) defeated highly touted Christian Hauser 8-5.

“We weren’t surprised that we won because we go into every match fully expecting to win,” Calentino said. “What was surprising was the ease with which the boys made it appear. That is a very good Capo Valley team that we just beat.”

The Tritons then sent several of its best to the Millikan Invitational Tournament in Long Beach on Saturday, January 29. Next 7 days: Feb. 5 at SCL Finals at San Clemente High School, 10 a.m.

CHEERLEADING • The SCHS cheerleaders have been busy lately as they continue to cheer on their basketball teams and have started their own competition this season.

On Saturday, January 22, the girls competed at the USA Regional Competition at Yorba Linda High School. The varsity squad placed sixth in the Advanced Division and the junior varsity squad placed fourth in the Intermediate Division.

The varsity was so successful last year that they were elevated from Intermediate Division to Advanced Division this competition season. Both the varsity and JV squads have now qualified to compete in the USA Nationals which will be held March 26-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

On Sunday, January 23, the team also competed at CheerPros at Long Beach State University. The varsity squad placed fourth in the Advanced Division (moving up two places from their Saturday placing) and the JV placed second in the Intermediate Division also moving up two places.

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SCOREBOARD YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

GOLF Several golfers sink epic shots at SC Municipal Golf Course San Clemente Municipal Golf Course has had a nice run of hole-in-one shots in recent weeks.

On January 20, Huntington Beach’s Sam Costantini knocked in his superb shot during rainy conditions on the par 3 No. 9 hole from 165 yards out with his six iron. Witnesses to the shot included Gary Klasse, Bill Montgomery and M. Krier.

Then on January 27, Ranch Santa Margarita resident Jim Leimbach sunk in his shot on the par 2 No. 2 hole from 134 yards out with his eight iron. Witnesses to the shot included Steve Imbilli, Steve Krapo and Bernie Blakely.

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949 Athletics volleyball teams capture big tournament wins 949 Athletics, a local boys volleyball club in South Orange County, had several of its teams earn high marks during tournament play January 15-16. The 949’s 16-year-old Black team captured the 2011 SCVA Junior Boys Invitational crown in Anaheim with a solid tournament win.

The 16s Black team has been on a roll these past few months winning its last three tournaments.

This victory also secured a bid for the Junior Olympics in Minneapolis, Minn. in July. The threeday tournament brought together teams from all over the Western United States, including Hawaii, and across the border from Mexico. In the finals, 949 defeated SCVC 25-23 and 25-23 to secure the win. The 949 16s Black includes Ryan Schickling, Colin Wilbur, Peter Van Leifde, Connor Palumbo, Corey Lowe, Christian Burns, Jack Yoder, Thomas Thayer, Carl Nolet, Christian Hessenauer, Lucas Yoder and coach Brandon Taliaferro.

The 14-year old Black team finished in fifth place in the 2011 SCVA Junior Boys Invitational in Anaheim that same weekend. The fifth place finish also qualifies the team for the Junior Olympics in Minneapolis in July. The three-day tournament also had teams from all over California, Hawaii and Mexico. The 14s Black team is coached by Kraig Karnazes. Players are Jimmy Yoder, Marcus Mcguire, Nicholas Karnazes, Cale Foreman, Teddy Fitzgerald, Logan Wenk, Connor Parks, Garrett Jackson, Parker Edwards, Brandon Hopper and Alex Smith.

Week 2 results for Boys and Girls Club Basketball League Local youth hoopsters have officially hit the court. Following are results from Week 2 play January 22-23.

Boys 8-9: In an exciting match-up between the Blue Devils and the Bruins, the Blue Devils were able to pull out and exciting 11-6 victory. Braeden Phillips, Dylan Carter and Cade Robertson all scored three points each to lead the way for the Blue Devils, while Sal Rivera-Patton led with six points for the Bruins.

Boys 10-11: The Thunder struck the Hawks in a 28-15 win. Ryan Canary led with 18 points, while Caleb Carlin had a team high seven points for the Hawks.

Boys 12-14: The Magic held off the Grizzlies in a 46-40 victory. Eddie Molina had 23 points and Noah Feigner chipped in 19 points for the Magic, Luke Justeson had 23 points for the Grizzlies.

Boys 15-18: The Nuggets downed the Bucks in a 39-25 win. Taylor Sims had 15 points for the Nuggets, while Kevin Coville led the Bucks with 12 points.

Girls 8-9: The Sooners claimed a 16-15 win against the Rattlers. Peyton Johnson had a team high eight points for the Sooners, while Caroline Christl led the Rattlers with six points.

Girls10-11: The Waves rolled on to beat the Lady Wolves as Mckenna Pekarek led the way for the Waves with eight points, while Maddie Howard scored six points for the Lady Wolves.

Girls 12-14: Lookout. The Lady Vols improved to 2-0 and with an 18-10 victory against the Lions. Shelby Thompson, Olga Mihalik and Unique Young led the Vols with four points each, while Lisa Derrington had a team high four points for the Lions.

YOUTH FENCING

YOUTH SOCCER Boys and Girls Club taking sign-ups for indoor soccer The Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area, located at 1304 Calle Valle (Bonito Canyon Park), will hold indoor soccer sign-ups on Saturday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club. This year the club is anticipating more than 800 kids signing up to participate on more than 90 teams.

Indoor soccer league divisions for boys and girls and their respective ages are as follows: Boys 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18, and girls 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-18. Division age is based on the age of the player as of December 2, 2010.

The goal of the Boys & Girls Club’s BE GREAT Indoor Soccer League is to guarantee participation for all players, promote sportsmanship and increase soccer skills, giving kids the opportunity to be a team player while having fun.

Cost of participation in the Indoor Soccer League is $65 for current members and $95 for non-members (includes one-year membership at the club). The Indoor Soccer season runs from March 25 through June 18, 2011. All games and practices are held at the Club Monday through Saturday.

The Club is also seeking team sponsors at $50 per team. If you would like to be generous, sponsorship donations may be made online through the club’s website at www.BeGreatSanClemente.org. For more information, call 949.492.0376 or visit the club’s website.

(From left) Mary Barnett, Kyla Obillos, Elena Pearson and Anita Grigore. Courtesy photo

SC United’s Girls 10 Black team take title at the Anaheim Cup San Clemente United’s youngest girls team won the Anaheim Cup following solid play at the tournament January 22-23. Of note, SC United Girls 10 Black team has made the finals in three of its last four tournaments.

Players include Kylee Zimmerman, Rachel Campbell, Kira Chavez, Lindsey Waikle, Alexandra Corwin, Katie Connolly, Marley Seaburn, Chloe Mashburn, Elyia Coon, Aly Van Dixhorn and Skylar Staab. The team is coached by Rick Hadwick and all players live in San Clemente.

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Area fencers bring home medals from South Coast Invitational One San Clemente standout and several other area fencers took home medals following their performances at the South Coast Invitational Regional Youth Competition in Los Alamitos January 22-23. This yearly event attracted fencers from Northern California, Southern California and Nevada.

In Y10 Women’s Sabre event, Sydney Hartman, 10, of Laguna Hills took home the gold medal.

In Y12 Women’s Sabre, Mary Barnett, 11, of San Clemente won the gold medal after a close match with Kyla Obillos,12, of Irvine who took home the silver. Elena Pearson, 12, of San Juan Capistrano, took bronze along with Anita Grigore, 11, of Los Angeles. In Y14 Women’s Sabre, Barnett walked away with silver after losing 15-11 to Anastasia Ivanoff, 14, of Los Angeles who won the gold. Obillos and Pearson took the bronze medals in the event.

Hartman, Barnett, Obillos, and Pearson all fence at Laguna Fencing Center in Laguna Hills under the direction of coach Nick Dinu.

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Marty & Stefanie Colombatto Ruth I. & Marian L. Cooper Bequest Coral Thrift Shop Datron World Communications Directed Electronics

Exchange Club of San Clemente Hermann Foundation Jeanne M. Lockett Bequest Dr. Thomas Mear Family NGR Capistrano Test Site

RCC, Inc. Developers of Leisure World Roos Family Susan Scott Foundation Heidi & Rick Sherman Bill & Barb Turnbull

DIAMOND CIRCLE CLUB Bob & Cathy Adams Ahrens Chiropractic Beach Angels of San Clemente Bemus Landscape Body Awareness Physical Therapy Tracy & Robin Brandt Don & Karen Brown Mike & Sue Burke Mike & Margaret Campbell John & Weldon Carroll

City of San Clemente Bill & Lynn Conlan DeNault’s Hardware/ Home Centers Roy & June Dickson Franklin & Joan Dimino Disneyland Resort Jack & Tillie Domito Fred & Freda Ekstein Jim & Rachel Everett Horace & Ellen Ferguson

Mike & Karen Garza Dr. Gus & Lyle Gialamas The Gibbs Law Firm Bob & Betty Grant Hayden, Narey & Persich, CPA’s Mary Holt Mike & Lucy Joerger George & Connie Keulen Anthony & Sheri Kolysko La Plant Performance Liberty Photo Products

Steve McKinlay & Kristi Kindred-McKinlay Scott & Carolyn McOwen Fanning T. Oakley Peter & Associates Larry & Karlena Rannals Redmond Orthodontics Rob & Patti Reinicke Carl & Wendy Rieger Rotary Foundation Don & Mary Rubright

San Clemente Post Office Employees San Clemente Rotary Club San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club San Clemente Task Force For Youth & Families San Clemente Woman’s Club Roger Schanzenbach Mark & Kitty Schmitt Stan & Sheri Schrofer

David & Beverly Shaw Jim & Kathleen Sigafoos James & Glenys Slavik Solis Sonny’s Pizza & Pasta Tom & Patti Stringer Target Dan & Maureen Weidner Wertz Family Richard & Laurie Wodiske

GOLDEN CIRCLE CLUB Dr. Kent R. & Laurie Adamson Una Baker Laura Bartz Frank & Merrie Bassett Dwayne & Faye Berger Robert & Sandra Burns Bill & Dianna Cameron Kent & Gail Campbell Bob & Joann Casola

Clements Construction Consultants Allen & Maryann Colby CR&R Incorporated Jack & Karen Cronk Scott & Brooks Dahl Mary A. Delsol, DDS & Robert T. Wheeler, DDS Tom & Mary Jo Doherty John & Geri Dow

John & Lola Ewles Griffin Optometric Group Candy Haggard Don Hansen Family Hauser-Tanouye Family Doug & Nina Healy Mr. & Mrs. Gavin Herbert Ingram Micro Dennis James Jay’s Car Repair

Mark Jennings And Associates Kiwanis Club of San Clemente Jerry & Carolyn Martinez Jim & Carole McDonald John & Denise McGraw Don & Janice Messick Allen Mindlin, M.D. Lisa Newell Insurance Agency Tom & Kathy O’Keefe Jeffrey & Jeralyn Peters

Robert & Elizabeth Abraham Alan & Marilyn Adamo Joe & Mary Anna Anderson Mary Averyt David Axline Bamboo and Beyond Steve & Kathy Bari Bob Beaulieu & Linda Mosure Billy’s Meat, Seafood & Deli Tom & Linda Blinn Bob & Carol Bonner

Glenn & Mary Brosche Adron & Joanne Brown Carlos Cadiz Bob & Theresa Chehock Steven & Anna Marie Corbin Cox Communications Norman & Lisa Crow Family David Cummings, DDS Rick & Nancy Davison Bob & Roxanne De Palma Dilbeck Brothers Masonry

Andrew & Lori Donchak Jerry & Marguerite Dowd Lewis & Mary Elia Doug & Myrna Erway Estrella Veterinary Hospital Nenette Evans John & Maggie Ezell Paul & Shy Falk Richard & Jane Freet G.B.I. Tile & Stone Jeanne Griffin

Jean Preish Neal & Lisa Quigley Harold & Shirley Reindal Thomas H. Risbrudt, D.D.S. Mitch & Susan Ritschel San Clemente American Legion Post 423 San Clemente Art Association San Clemente Chamber of Commerce

San Clemente Elks Lodge #2068 San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club San Clemente Ocean Festival San Clemente Times Heidi Schmid Steve & Dale Scibelli Justin & Sandy Scopaz Kathleen Scopaz

Larry & Phyllis Straight Tony & Tara Struthers Steve & Nicki Swartz Tau Phi Beta Sigma Phi Mark & Nancy Taylor Russell Van Hooser Jim & Daria Waples Orson & Jeanmarie Wong Dan & Jeanne Yeilding

Bob & Nancy Hunt Roy & Georgia Hurlbut Bob & Chris Kallenbaugh Gene & Terry Lu Ed & Peggy Lynch David & Sharon Mais Rani & Kristin Massamiri Tom & Nancy McCreless Mark & Carla McGuire Tom & Nancy Metzger Mick & Sandra Moran

Vaughn & Barbara Morand Andrew & Robin Nelson Jeremy Northam Our Savior’s Lutheran School Gerry & Pat Pardoen Tim & Pam Pert Susan Reed Arnold & Rochelle Robin Samuel & Char Salkin San Clemente Optometry San Clemente Physical Therapy

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital Dr. & Mrs. Larry Smiser Taka-O Japanese Restaurant John & Carol Tengdin Toal Engineering John Tully & Linda Howard Union Bank Dick & Holly Veale Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7142 Jim & Lauren Wynne Gerry & Eleanor Yutzi

Judith Maxson Gordon & Meredith May Daniel & Donna McClintock Scott McKenzie Tom & Ruth McKeown Ed & Anna McNeill Scott & Corrie Melcher Craig & Peggy Miller Dr. & Mrs. Leon Mironoff Mel & Rachel Mitchell Moen Woodworks Jim & Janet Moore Mel & Juanita Moore Kathy Morales Sherman & Frances Nekritz Tim & Denise Nesper Dennis & Sue Nespor Phil Newton Ocean Physical Therapy Jeanne O’Grady Paul & Dee Olivier Palisades United Methodist Women Vijay & Mina Patel Mark & Debbie Perez Patricia Perez Rory & Mary Pernot Gordon & Pat Peterson

Stu & Judi Phillips Ronald & Barbara Pontius Chuck & Sandy Pridham David & Suzanne Reynolds Julian & Cindy Rincon Kevin & Erna Roberts Wayne Robinson RGA Office of Architectural Design Rod & Barbara Rojas Allan & Renee Roy Jim & Georgia Sabin John Salcido Herman & Jeanne Saleen Rob & Susan Sall Sam’s Shoe Store San Clemente Internal Medical Group San Diego Gas & Electric Joe & Cheryl Santoro S.C. Donuts SC Sports Mr. & Mrs. Bert Schaar South Coast Distributing Dr. Edward & Beverly Stadler Jeffrey Stay Don & Lynda Steffensen Dr. Gerald & Karen Stevens Carl & Mary Strazzulla

Evan Studer Bryan & Dana Sullivan Brad & Kristen Tetherton Bob & Helen Thole Clay & Alice Thompson Evey Thomsen Connie Turner Dr. & Mrs. Ted Van Dam Guy & Terry Varriano Ramon & Veronica Vega Robert & Phyllis Walker Walker Financial Advisors Jim Walshe Barbara Weber Eleanor Whalen Ed Whiffen White Water Realty Les & Teresa Whitney Pat Wilkes Ellen Williams Jim & Colleen Wootan Gerald & Ruth Yavitz Ivor & Linda Young Doug & Stevie Younkin Ed & Carol Zalta In Memory of Calvin G. Zeboray George & Marilyn Zeleski

SILVER CIRCLE CLUB Patrick & Mimi Griffin Charles & Nancy Harper Hatoff Family Bob & Carol Hayden Sandra Hazen Jim & Marilyn Hempy Patricia Hendry Paul & Rachel Henley Holley’s Tire Service Jim Holsclaw John & Peggy Hook

CLUB 100 A.C. Towing Jim & Debbie Adrig Bill Arnold Marshall & Carol Arnold D. J. & Marge Atkinson Awards ‘N More Bob & Linda Baker Bob & Pam Baker Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. Bare Ron & Ulla Barr Paul & Renee Bay Beach Cities Auto Collision Dan & Kary Bemoll Bett Construction Company Better-Way Grinding Jim & Sherry Blower Jeff Bott Fred Bouman Joe & Natalie Braham Greg & Joanne Brashears Andy & Gisella Brosche Bill & Denise Bundy Gary & Carolyn Campbell Carbonara Trattoria Italiana Larry & Phyllis Carroll Judee Chapman Matt Clark Ruth Clark

Coast Property Management Joe & Joyce Colombatto Don & Marie Colucci Bryan & Cara Coniglio Bill & Doris Conroy Dave Cook Larry & Susan Corwin Ellen Cox Crispins Doug & Sharon Custer Dana Point Hardware Warren & Evelyn Danielson Dr. & Mrs. John F. Debs Norman & Mary Ann Dickinson Peter & Geri Ditto Judge Frank & Mary Domenichini Dick & Sue Douglas Craig Downey Wayne & Zee Dunham J. C. Dyer Company, Inc. Eads Family Don & Mary Echelberger Doug Echelberger Norman & Loraine Eisenbeisz Tom & Diane Esser Steve & Beth Ferrara Bill & Nonie Fickling Douglas S. Field, D.D.S.

Bob & Lyn Fisher John & Eileen Garrigan Steve & Nancy Gates Gerry Gerken Steve & Tracey Gesiriech Mike Geyer Tom & Maggie Gibson John & Jane Goebel Gary & Pat Graham John & Jan Grazer Ron & Betsy Hall Steve & Linda Hall Chris & Lulu Hallenbeck Teri Halliday Eugene & Tracy Hallinan William & Helen Hamilton Bill & Patricia Happy Dale & Elaine Harding Joel Harris Mike & Gina Hazlett Dee Hedborg Tom Henderson K C & Lyn Hicks Denis Hill/Surfline Home Inspections Lynn, Brandon & Shane Hopper Barbara Horn Gary Houser

Val & Sharon Ignat Laurie Jacobs Scot & Brooke Jones Susan Jones Cliff & Joleen Kahn Kurt & Jane Karcher Michael Kaupp KCOMM Randy & Barbara Keim Keisker & Wiggle Architects William & Miriam Kilty Mark & Stacy Klein Pat Klemens Al Kliewer & Lois Crow-Kliewer George & Julie Knights Jeff & Kelly Kudla Family Kui Co., Inc. Bob & Ngaire Larsen Lesneski Mortuary H. K. Lewis Bill Lockhart Bob & Louise Lopina Nels & Billie Lovmark Dave & Paula Lund Michael & Elene Mackey Rich & Andi Mandel Mann Family Carl & Patty Martorana

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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

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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

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COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers

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Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Mary Kay Cosmetics 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com www.marykay.com/madams2

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BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

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Grom of the WEEK Kloee Openshaw Age: 14, Bernice Ayer Middle School Kloee Openshaw is a versatile surfer who contributes to the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team in both shortboard and longboard competition and is proving to be a very solid performer within the girls lineup. In Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) contests this season, Kloee has placed in two out of three events in shortboard. Her highest placing so far this year—a third—came at the January 8 contest in Huntington Beach at Goldenwest Street. Kloee has also finaled in longboard in two of the three events.

Her SSS ranking is currently No. 4 in shortboard and No. 8 in longboard. On top of maintaining good grades in school—which she loves—and surfing for her school Courtesy photo team, Kloee makes the time to surf shortboard in two other surf series—Western Surfing Association Gatorade Championship Tour and National Scholastic Surfing Association Southwest Conference Open Division—and is steadily climbing the ranks in both. In WSA she is rated No. 8 in Girls U16 and in NSSA she’s No. 4 in the Girls division. Kloee is a multi-sport athlete who also enjoys playing basketball and soccer. Her other hobbies include spending time with her youth group and playing guitar. She is hoping to surf for the San Clemente High School surf team and has her sights set on attending the University of Hawaii after graduation. —Andrea Swayne

The Tribes Have Spoken 2011 Gathering of the Tribes held at Church Beach

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 55-58˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor; Catalina: 10-15’+ Poor-Fair Remarks: A new WNW swell fills in on Thursday, good for 3-5’ surf at the better exposed breaks by the afternoon. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is poor-fair at best, offering generally poor+ diving conditions.

Short range: A new WNW groundswell fills in through the day on Thursday. Better breaks are good for waist-chest-head high surf, with some larger sets for top exposures, especially later in the day. Conditions are clean for the morning and looking fair to good overall although a deep high tide keeps things a little slow early. The surf stays fun zone Friday as our WNW swell is replaced by a new NW swell, and a South groundswell builds in.

Long range: The weekend is looking good for a peaky, fun zone mix of NW groundswell and South Southern Hemi swell in the 3-4’+ range.

Conditions are looking favorable with light offshore morning winds, stay tuned.

Some of the 2011 Gathering of the Tribes surfers (L to R) Steven Newton, Darren Eudaly, Alexander Calkins, Josh Rapozo, Taylor Jensen and Kelly Kraushaar. Photo by Mark Calkins

By Denny Michael San Clemente Times

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he Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s (DLSA) annual Gathering of the Tribes surf contest January 8 and 9 at San Onofre’s Church Beach was a rousing success. The three-day program had over 370 competitors in what is now one of the largest surfing contests on the West Coast.

The surf-filled days encompassed all aspects of surfing from tandem, stand-up paddling, shortboarding and longboarding.

RESULTS: DLSA Gathering of the Tribes January 8-9, San Onofre, Church Beach Team results and DLSA first-place finishers only.

TEAM RESULTS: 1. Doheny Longboard Surfing Association; 2. Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club; 3. Wind & Sea Surfing Club; 4. LaJolla Shores Surfing Association; 5. Long Beach Surfing Club; 6. Coronado Surfing Club. BOYS 14U LB: 1. Dillon Cox. EXTREME LEGENDS 70+ LB: 1. Mickey Munoz. GIRLS 14U LB: 1.

Rachael Tilly. WOMEN 26-29 LB: 1. Dina Horo.

MASTER WOMEN 50+ LB: 1. Katie Calkins.

PRESIDENTS DIVISION: 1. “Elegant Seal” Mark Calkins.

For full results, log on to www.sanclementetimes.com

Amateurs and pros surfed together in their event a success. heats to get into the hard-fought finals. In The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) addition, the International Tandem Surfis an international organization that ing Association’s World Championships represents the interests of surfing clubs were held in conjunction with this year’s throughout California and the world. It acts program. as a united voice to address issues related The DLSA is a member of the Coalition to coastal water quality, beach access, develof Surf Clubs that help raise awareness opment and legislative policy. The Coalition and support for a variety of causes such as represents more than 10,000 surfers, of saving our wetlands, surf all ages, and exists for “The weather was cool the betterment of the breaks and beaches for future generations to enfor the event, but the citizenship of the surfer, joy in a clean and natural to improve clean water action in and out of environment. locally and globally and “We were blessed with to promote the sport of the water was hot.” good surf in the mornsurfing.

—Mark Calkins ings and afternoon in the The next contest of waist to shoulder high range, said Event the season will be the Cardiac Classic, an Director Mark Calkins. “A south wind inter-club event at San Onofre, Trails on made surfing more challenging in the midSaturday, March 19. morning to early afternoon. The weather The Doheny Longboard Surfing Associawas cool for the event, but the action in and tion (DLSA) is an organization comprised out of the water was hot.” of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment The Gathering event starts the Coalition of board surfing in a clean and natural of Surf Clubs seven-contest season. Teams environment. In relation to that philosofrom San Diego to Northern California phy, the DLSA acts as a support group to came and gave it their all. Individual conother organizations with similar views and testants came from as far away as France, objectives. For additional information and Florida and Hawaii. The DLSA would like contest results visit the Doheny Longboard to thank the 19 clubs that attended and Clubs website at www.dohosurf.org or all the DLSA club members and Coalition contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail. members that helped make this year’s com. SC

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SURF RESULTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 6 January 29-30, Huntington Beach, Pier (Rescheduled from rained out Newport Beach event.)

MEN: 1. Parker Coffin, Santa Barbara 14.10; 2.

Derek Peters, Huntington Beach 13.44; 3. Colin Moran, Costa Mesa 9.56; 4. Taylor Clark, Encinitas 5.63. JUNIORS: 1. Parker Coffin, Santa Barbara 12.67; 2. Colin Moran, Costa Mesa 12.66; 3. Taylor Clark, Encinitas 12.00; 4. Kadin Panesi, Pacifica 5.59. BOYS: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas 13.00; 2. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente 12.76; 3. John Mel, Dana Point 11.93; 4. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente 10.14; 5. Nolan Rapoza, Long Beach 7.73; 6. Micky Clarke, Ventura 5.00. MINI GROMS: 1. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach; 2. Eithan Osborne, Ventura; 3. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 4.

Cole Houshmand, San Clemente; 5. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente; 6. Shane Hardy, Dana Point. WOMEN: 1. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente 14.50; 2. Shelby Detmers, Costa Mesa 11.07; 3. Harley Taich, La Jolla 8.77; 4.

Frankie Harrer, Malibu 8.07. GIRLS: 1. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente 6.17; 2. Kylie Loveland, Carlsbad 6.17; 3. Frankie Harrer, Malibu 5.40; 4. Tia Blanco, San Clemente 4.53; 5. Avalon Johnson, Carlsbad 2.26; 6. Kloee Openshaw, San Clemente 0.97. LONGBOARD: 1. Dane Peterson, Trabuco Canyon 12.76; 2. Shaun Thompson, Huntington Beach 11.70; 3. Jae Eddty, Costa Mesa 7.97; 4. Nathan Thompson, Huntington Beach 7.57.

UPCOMING EVENTS 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 February 19-20: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 9, Ventura, California Street SC Times online video show San Clemente Times BoardShorts is an online collection of short films about surf-related themes. From thrilling action on the water to businesses and personalities, BoardShorts covers everything “making waves” in and around San Clemente. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com, and browse our collection of videos featuring the people, places and events of our surf community. www.sanclementetimes.com