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It Takes a Village Group forms to help nonproﬁts bundle resources and better help the needy with educational, mental health and social services. E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

From left: Paul Henry, Jan Sener, Fred Meyer, David Chavez, Kristen Nelson and Peter Sedlewicz are board members of the recently opened Community Resource Center based at San Clemente Presbyterian Church. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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San Clemente High School Cheer Places at Nationals

‘Hana Martini’ Named Ofﬁcial Drink of San Clemente

Get the 411 on How the City Would Evacuate Residents

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Joan Irvine Smith is selling the farm. For 25 years, Smith has built her 20-acre Oaks stables on Ortega Highway into an internationally known location for breeding and training American Sport Horses. The Oaks is the stable area on the south side of Ortega just at the city’s eastern limits. Smith, 77, is the great-granddaughter of James Irvine, an immigrant who assembled about 120,000 acres in what became Orange County to form the Irvine Ranch. In recent years, she has attended nearly every San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting. She speaks during the public-comments section of each about efforts to keep traffic manageable on Ortega Highway and other issues. The Oaks, which has hosted the Olympic Trials and other high-profile events, is listed with John McMonigle of The McMonigle Group for just under $20 million.

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Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling—a USA Cycling National Racing Calendar event—set for Sunday, May 1. This year’s presenting sponsor is Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer, an organization that works with nonprofit partners to raise awareness of resources available to cancer patients. The chosen recipient of this year’s proceeds is the Pacific Meso Center. The event includes a professional criterium and races for amateurs and kids through the streets of downtown Dana Point as well as a vendor expo, food, beverages and fun. In conjunction with the cycling races, the Amgen Breakaway Walk will be held on race day at 3:45 p.m. To register or find out more about Breakaway from Cancer and Pacific Meso Center, log on to www.danapointgrandprix.com.

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… Escape Routes Out of the City?

THE LATEST: San Clemente has long had an evacuation plan in place to evacuate residents but recent events in Japan have renewed interest for locals. The city’s proximity to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, within10 miles, puts residents in the Emergency Planning Zone. Those who live and work in the area would be evacuated in the unlikely event of an emergency at the power plant and sent north on Interstate 5 and Pacific Coast Highway to the Reception and Decontamination Center at the Orange County Fairgrounds, according to a press release from the city. Traffic would be heavily patrolled by law enforcement. Northbound traffic would be stopped at SR 78 in Oceanside and southbound traffic would be stopped at the I-5/405 interchange. The population at Camp Pendleton that resides within the EPZ would be directed south to an on-base reception center. WHAT’S NEXT: The city’s Emergency Planning Officer Jen Tucker advises San Clemente residents and workers to create a family emergency plan and an emergency supply kit. Learn about how to make a family plan and kit by visiting www.ReadyOC. org, Orange County’s emergency planning webpage. Residents can also sign-up to receive emergency messages from the City at www.AlertOC.org. FIND OUT MORE: Information on the evacuation routes is readily available on the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org, in the phone book’s white pages and on the SONGS Community website at www.SongsCommunity.com. For more information, contact Tucker at 949-361-6109 or at TuckerJ@san-clemente. org. —Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times March 31–April 6, 2011

arraigned April 8 at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach.

… a Children’s Book Author Facing Molestation Charges?

THE LATEST: A San Clemente-based children’s book author is facing four counts of lewd acts on a child under 14, charges that could bring him 14 years in state prison if convicted. Michael William Snyder Michael William Courtesy photo Snyder, 43, is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old relative, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies with the Special Victims Detail learned of the relationship from the girl’s mother earlier this month and began investigating. He was arrested March 10 at the Boys & Girls Club while picking up his two children. Between June 2010 and March 2011, Snyder is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old female relative in his San Clemente home, the district attorney’s office said in a press release. He is accused of rubbing the girl’s chest and stomach under her shirt on several occasions with a sexual intent and instructing her not to tell anyone. According to Snyder’s book website, he has written and illustrated at least five children’s books, including Lemon Drop Rain and Swimming Chocolate. Snyder also owns independent living program, a business providing in-home services to the mentally and physically disabled, including children. WHAT’S NEXT: Snyder is out of custody on $100,000 bail and is expected to be

FIND OUT MORE: Because of Snyder’s access to children, authorities are asking the public’s help identifying other potential victims. Anyone with additional information or who believes they have been a victim is encouraged to contact Supervising District Attorney Investigator Lou Gutierrez at 714.347.8794. —SNG

… Progress at Target?

THE LATEST: In the last week, the walls at the under-construction, 142,206-squarefoot Target have gone up, creating even greater interest in the department store on Vista Hermosa. The project is on track for its October 9 opening, said Sarah Van Nevel, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota-based company. “The general merchandise store features an expanded food offering, which will include a curated assortment of fresh produce, fresh packaged meat and prepackaged baked goods,” she said by email. WHAT’S NEXT: The San Clemente store will include Target’s “latest prototype, including beauty, home, electronics and shoes,” Van Nevel said. “We appreciate the community’s ongoing support and look forward to providing local guests with a convenient and fun shopping experience.” FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com for more updates. —SNG

…Changes at CUSD?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District Trustees Ellen Addonizio and Sue Palazzo were removed from the ROP board, a week after those two trustees

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brought their own attorney to the board and alleged their colleagues violated the state’s open-meeting law. Trustees John Alpay and Lynn Hatton will now represent CUSD on the board of the Regional Occupation Program, which is run like a separate district with Laguna Beach representatives. The vote was 4-2-1 with Anna Bryson abstaining, and Addonizo and Palazzo dissenting. The vote left Palazzo nearly in tears. WHAT’S NEXT: In other action, the board is moving meetings back to Mondays, although staff is exploring which Mondays would work best. The next regular meeting is now April 11, moved up a day from April 12. FIND OUT MORE: See more at the Beyond the Blackboard Blog at www.sanclmentetimes.com. —Jonathan Volzke

…Railroad Crossing Construction?

THE LATEST: Night construction continues at the city’s two railroad crossings at the San Clemente Pier Service Road and at Senda de la Playa-Avenida Estacion. The work will be done from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Crossings throughout the region will receive new striping and rumble strips to improve pedestrian crossings as part of Orange County Transportation Authority’s rail safety enhancement project. WHAT’S NEXT: The upgrades to the city’s two crossings will allow them to meet the Federal Railroad Administration’s requirements for a quiet zone. FIND OUT MORE: For more information about the crossing construction or the overall project, visit www.octa.net. — SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Jonathan Volzke

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

Tuesday, March 29 BURGLARY Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (9:28 p.m.) A store reported a man grabbed two packs of smokes and took off in a gold Nissan. Someone got the plate number and a 29-year-old woman, who works as a dental hygienist, was arrested in connection to the call. She had an outstanding warrant. KEEP THE PEACE El Camino Real, 3600 Block (8:45 p.m.) A dispute erupted at a local motel, with one person reporting their personal items were thrown out. A 78-year-old retired woman was taken into custody. CITIZEN ASSIST Via Cascadita, 2700 Block (11:38 a.m.) A man was trying to transfer ownership of a trailer into his name—apparently without knowing the trailer had been reported stolen. ASSAULT REPORT Camino de Los Mares (6:03 p.m.) A teenage girl reported her father beat her up. Her parents are divorced. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino de Los Mares (4:35 p.m.) A transient put a tent behind a grocery store.

Monday, May 28 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Escalones, 100 Block (12:37 p.m.) Deputies were called to assist when a 1-year-old boy stopped breathing, possibly because he choked on something. The boy, whose lips were blue, was responsive and breathing by the end of the call. KEEP THE PEACE Calle Casita, 700 Block (11:52 a.m.) A tenant called after the landlady turned off the water. San Clemente Times March 31–April 6, 2011

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Pelayo, 100 Block (11:37 a.m.) A painter said he was hired to paint a home. He left his paint in the back yard, but when his crew arrived, painters in a neighboring yard had stolen the paint and were using it on another house.

p.m.) As many as four people were kicking in a gas-station sign.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (11:09 a.m.) A woman wanted a deputy to speak to her son because he said he would rather go to jail than go to school.

PETTY THEFT Mariposa, 200 Block (3:57 a.m.) A woman was trying to report a missing purse for a friend. Dispatchers asked that her friend call back when she was sober and could remember the circumstances.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY El Camino Real, 2400 Block (1:29 a.m.) A caller on a payphone told dispatchers they were cold and needed an ambulance. Firefighters couldn’t find anyone in distress. DISTURBANCE Avenida Mariposa, 100 Block (12:04 a.m.) Deputies received two complaints of someone shutting the back gate too loudly.

Sunday, March 27 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Mira Velero, 100 Block (11:38 p.m.) A woman reported through LifeAlert that someone was in her home. Deputies found nothing unusual. FAMILY DISPUTE Escalones, 100 Block (9:36 p.m.) A mother and her 15-year-old son were in an argument. She told him she didn’t want him in the house and was threatening to deport him. BATTERY Corte Merlango, 2400 Block (7:58 p.m.) A resident reported their daughter’s ex-boyfriend hit her new boyfriend. The daughter and ex left together. The man who was hit went to the hospital. VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Avenida Cresenta, 17 Block (7:04 p.m.) Someone hit the rear window of a vehicle, breaking it. DISTURBANCE Avenida Mastil, 2400 Block (6:14 p.m.) Deputies were called after an 11-year-old pushed his mother and her parents. He didn’t want to go to his dad’s house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Vista Verde, 400 Block (5:51 p.m.) A lock was put on an access gate to keep motorcyclists from riding on the hiking trail, but someone cut off the lock. TRESPASSING Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (4:34 p.m.) A homeless man was asking customers for money at a coffee shop. He was semi-blind. VANDALISM Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (1:48

PETTY THEFT Avenida Delores, 100 Block (12:52 p.m.) Somebody took a surfboard out of a garage.

DISTURBANCE East Avenida Palizada/I-5 (3:29 a.m.) A man and woman were in argument in front of a filling station snack shack. A 30-year-old man was taken into custody.

Saturday, March 26 STOLEN CAR RECOVERED North Avenida de La Estrella/El Portal (8:05 a.m.) A car reported stolen in Los Angeles was found. HIT AND RUN Via Aguila/Avenida Faceta (9:56 a.m.) Someone smacked a city tree and took off. PROWLER Paseo Halcon, 3300 Block (4 p.m.) A woman spotted someone at her side door. DISTURBANCE Call Altea/Camino La Pedriza (5:46 p.m.) Two kids were shooting Airsoft guns in the area. DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 700 Block (12:52 p.m.) About 75 skateboarders were refusing to leave school grounds. WELFARE CHECK La Paloma, 200 Block (12:07 p.m.) A man called from Northern California, worried because he could not reach his girlfriend. He was worried she was being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Now, he couldn’t reach her. Deputies found her—she’d lost her phone. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1800 Block (1:23 a.m.) A woman reported she was staying at a local inn with her boyfriend when he started threatening her. She wouldn’t give his name and he left before deputies arrived. The woman was worried her boyfriend would get in trouble for missing anger-management courses. DISTURBANCE Arreos, 2900 Block (11:49 p.m.) Someone threw water balloons at a home, then sped off.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, March 31 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.

Friday, April 1 TGIF Party 12 p.m. Celebrate at the Senior Center with entertainment by Global Affair. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Monday, April 4 Seniors Spring Crafting Hour 10:30 a.m. Craft projects at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322. Fun on the Run 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. After-school traveling activity program meets Monday through Friday at various times and locations. www.san-clemente.org. Toddlertime 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Stories for youngsters ages 2-3 at the library; adult participation and sign-ups required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Tuesday, April 5 Nance Bear’s Card Class 10 a.m. Seniors can make greeting cards at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322. Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361.8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net. City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, April 6 Adult Book Discussion Group 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Meet at the library to discuss the book Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire. Call Info Desk for more info. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org. French Conversation Club 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Café Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228. Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, April 7 Tax Assistance For Seniors Make an appointment now though April 14 only for help at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Nonprofit Forms to Bring Together Services to Community Church becomes catalyst for charity group by the congregation, it’s separate from San Clemente Presbyterian, Bolsinger said. “The church sees ourselves as a catalyst, but not the owner,” he said. “For us, this is really one of many things.”

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

t takes a village to raise a child. The recently formed nonprofit Community Resource Center is becoming that village of sorts. Based at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, the center, as it’s planned, will be the central location for the city’s nonprofit groups, knitting together services as diverse as education, mental health and social welfare. “What we’re going to provide is the place that’s the hub,” said Fred Meyer, a former hospital CEO and the center’s vice president. “If I’m a resident in San Clemente and I want to know where I can seek pro bono mental health services, we’re the place in the city where you can go for information and services.” Census data for 2009 puts the annual median household income in San Clemente at $84,540—well above the national average of $51,425. But the figures tell only a small part of the city’s story. There’s plenty more beyond the charming red-tiled roofs and idyllic coastal setting, community leaders say. “We’re a pretty diverse community when it really comes down to it,” said Leslie Davis, leader of the 2-year-old volunteer organization called the San Clemente Collaborative. By her estimate, 30 percent of the community earns less than $40,000 per year. Demand for social services continues to increase while state and county resources shrink, Davis said. Tony Struthers, administrator of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, said the San Clemente hospital has seen a spike in emergency room visits in the last 18 months as the economy took a turn for the worst. More people are coping with the stress and anxiety of lost income and benefits. Cuts in mental health funding have only worsened the situation, said Struthers, who serves on the CRC board. “We’re definitely seeing more mental health related issues in the emergency room,” he said. “There is no doubt about that.” CRC is also using information, like data from Mission Hospital’s 2008 community health survey, to address the greatest needs, which include lack of low-income housing, mental health aid, access to education and dietary help for the growing obesity problem. Garage Nonprofit The idea for the CRC came out of a church committee known as the 2035 Team, whose charge was to envision the community 30 years down the road, said Pastor Tod Bolsinger. The group initially met in 2006.

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Members of the Community Resource Center’s board come from different professions and include from left, Paul Henry, a former hospital executive, Jan Sener, the retired director of crime prevention and community programs for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Fred Meyer, a hospital consultant, David Chavez, ministry director of adult spiritual formation and Hispanic Ministry at the Presbyterian Church, Peter Sedlewicz, the church business manager and Kristen Nelson, principal of Las Palmas Elementary. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

“We started dreaming of what kind of things we could do with the community to bless our community,” he said. Bolsinger said the church members embraced the idea, though little happened. In March 2009 when he became the principal for a day at Las Palmas Elementary, he was spurred into action. The pastor said he was having a great day in the classrooms, meeting students, teachers, administrators and support staff doing social services. That day, however, he would also witness many of them receive the equivalent of a pink slip. When Bolsinger got home, he picked up the phone and called church member Paul Henry and asked the former hospital administrator to put the idea into action. Since then, the pastor said he has left it to Henry and his team to get the charity off the ground. The Community Resource Center took shape and a cross-section of community leaders—school principals, retired Orange County Sheriff’s Department employees and hospital officials entered

the mix. The president said the group struggled to find a home, but eventually decided to get going as if they were a garage startup business. “Here is the garage. This is it,” said Henry, extending his hands to show the church’s basement space. “Some day, we’ll grow up and have money. In the meantime, we have to start with our meager surroundings.” In January, small group counseling sessions started. A pro bono legal clinic will start offering services once a month in the basement, too. Eventually, the center will become that hub of activity. The group is registered with the state and is days away from receiving their tax exempt status, Henry said. The CRC hopes to raise $150,000 in its first two years and hire an executive director and part-time coordinator. Though the resource center will be housed for the foreseeable future in the shared basement space, shepherded by many church members and funded partly

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The Need In recent years, Orange County has begun spinning off many of its services to regional nonprofits, Davis said. “It used to be very centralized,” said the city’s former housing coordinator for 18 years. “You used to have to go out to Santa Ana.” She said two voter initiatives, the Tobacco Surtax in 1998 and the Mental Health Services Expansion in 2004, generated much-needed tax dollars to pay for children’s health initiatives and homeless services and those funds went to regional nonprofits. The trend continued as the county moved away from hiring workers because of their growing salaries, benefits and pensions, Davis said. The Community Resource Center will become the go-to place for those in need. “It’s very difficult for people that may not have cars, time or money to drive out of town for services,” Davis said. “They don’t get them in a lot of cases, and the problems build up.” Those problems most often translate into drug and alcohol abuse—and their resulting issues, said Struthers. They are among the most common reasons more people are ending up in the emergency room. The No. 1 reason patients at Saddleback are transferred to other hospitals is for psychiatric issues, an indication of the need for greater mental health services, Struthers said. “Instead of addressing the underlying causes, we’re treating the results of that,” said Struthers, who oversees Saddleback Memorial’s day-to-day operations. Groups like the Community Resource Center can help provide the services and keep the costly hospital visits down, the administrator said. He said the CRC would provide a “holistic” rather than “episodic” approach. Those who need to speak to a therapist or to seek legal help will get a charitable version of it sooner. Struthers said the CRC is an outgrowth of a unique and proud community. “This is showing the positive side of the community, the can-do attitude,” he said. “We’re banding together as a group so we can do so many more great things.” Ultimately, if those in need get help sooner, the overall community will benefit—less crime, less family violence and more children on their way to college, Davis said. For more information about CRC, call 949.303.0353. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo Spring Photo Festival Kicks Off u Photographers are invited to enter the

Spanish Village Foundation’s Third Annual Spring Photo contest with a $1,000 grand prize. The contest is presented by the SC Times. The entry fee is $10 per photo with five entries allowed per contestant. This year’s festival theme is “Sweet Home San Clemente.” The contest deadline is April 6. The nonprofit foundation puts on the contest in keeping with its mission to “recognize, celebrate and promote the positive aspects of San Clemente.” For more information, call Mike Cotter at 949.322.6009 or email info@ spanishvillagefoundation.org. Submissions may be emailed or sent to P.O. Box 75492, San Clemente, CA 92673. All contest winners will be unveiled May 20 by Mayor Lori Donchak at a 6 p.m. reception at Carbonara’s Trattoria in San Clemente.

Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation Established u A nonprofit foundation was established to

benefit Courtney’s SandCastle, a universally accessible playground at the under-construction La Pata-Vista Hermosa Park. Members of the board of directors include Chairwoman Mina Santoro, President Don Glasgow, Treasurer Jim Nielsen and Secretary Laura Ferguson. The remaining board members include Lori Donchak, William Thomas and Melissa Echelberger. The foundation board is looking for financial assistance to complete the playground this year in conjunction with the sports park and aquatic center. The group hopes to raise $260,000. Long-term, the board seeks to raise funds to offer recurring programs at the playground and maintain the playground and accompanying gardens. Many service clubs in San Clemente have supported the playground, including the San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club and the Friends of the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. The San Clemente Rotary, San Clemente Kiwanis, the City of San Clemente, the San Clemente

Family of PTAs, Southern California Edison, Kathryn Stovall Dennis, Mandy Folgner of ANF Design & Web Development, Rose Wright Design and local residents have also helped the effort. For more information, call 949.874.9744, email mina@courtneyssandcastle.com or visit www.courtneyssandcastle.com.

Woman’s Club To Host Annual Fashion Show and Tea

Students in Jami Rodriguez’ class from Our Lady of Fatima display their donations to the San Clemente Animal Shelter. Courtesy photo

u The San Clemente Woman’s Club will

hold its annual Fashion Show and Tea April 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Talega Golf Club. Fashions will be presented by clothing shop Greater O.C. Woman in San Clemente. Models are members of San Clemente Woman’s and Junior Woman’s clubs. The show features clothes and accessories for women size 12 and larger. All proceeds go to local charities, including San Clemente High, Boys & Girls Club, Family Assistance Ministries, Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. Tickets are $45 for the traditional Tea and Fashion Show. For tickets, contact Terri Markle at 949.481.7823. The San Clemente Woman’s Club is open to all women in San Clemente and surrounding cities and has been serving the charitable needs of San Clemente for 80 years.

Local Donates Funds to Rio de Janeiro Art School u San Clemente native Ryan Goode re-

cently started a small puzzle company to raise funds for a Rio de Janeiro art school he works with in a favela or squatter settlement. Goode discovered the school while completing his doctoral dissertation last summer. “I came across the school and its recently collapsed roof—from torrential downpours the previous spring,” he said in an email. “Working with locals in the community to find a solution to fix the roof, we decided to put together this puzzle company in an attempt to raise funds for

reconstructing the roof.” Goode’s company made 100 puzzles for sale at $22 each, and 20 percent of all profits go to the school. For more information visit, www.favelapuzzles.com.

OLF Students Donate to Shelter u Our Lady of Fatima third grade teacher

Jami Rodriguez and her students presented the San Clemente Animal Shelter with donations of animal supplies, including hay for rabbits, toys, food, blankets, towels and gift certificates on February 8. The students collected these items as part of their Christian outreach program. The students’ visit included a tour of the shelter and a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. The donations went to Pet Project Foundation that helps support the San Clemente and Dana Point Animal Shelters.

Boys & Girls Club Receives $10,000 Wal-Mart Grant u The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area in San Clemente was one of 100 clubs across the country to receive a $10,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation. The charity’s Bright Spot for Reading initiative is intended to create a reading center, provide staff training and encourage relationships to ensure the success of young members. Nationally, the Wal-Mart Foundation awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of America with $1.15 million to help establish reading Bright Spots at 100 clubs. Beginning in early May, the center will feature books geared at youth ages 11 to 15 and will include programming to encourage adolescents to read more and develop a more positive attitude toward reading. Participants will be offered activities in art and technology; field trips to libraries and museums; and service learning projects. “Our Bright Spot for Reading Initiative has been a really exciting opportunity for our

Third Annual Trail Run-Walk Announced for San Clemente u The third annual San Clemente Trail Run-

Walk is scheduled for May 7. The 5K and 10K courses start at San Clemente’s Forester Ranch Ridgeline Trails. The courses are on packed fire roads, which include rolling hills with challenging stretches intermixed throughout. To register, go to active.com or sanclementetrailrun.com. Race-day registration and bib pickup will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The entry fee for the 5K is $30 on or before May 1 and $35 thereafter. The 10K is $35 before May 1 and after becomes $40. Online registration closes May 1. The minimum age is 15. No dogs, strollers or baby joggers are allowed on the run. Awards will be given for male and female podium winners and male and female age-group winners for both the runs. A vendors’ expo will be at the staging area on the day of the event. If interested in becoming a sponsor for the event, call Fred Yeilding at 949.370.4714 or 949.492.0435. All proceeds from the event will go to Family Assistance Ministries and San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation.

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Members of the Junior Woman’s Club donated funds for Courtney’s SandCastle. Courtesy Photo

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kids,” said Executive Director Kent Campbell. “We have created a youth design team who will help design the learning center, who will participate in the book and program selections and share ideas that will keep attitudes about reading fun and inspiring.” The grant was kicked off with a celebration as the club participated in the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. “The Wal-Mart Foundation’s Bright Spot for Reading Initiative is essential in preparing youth for academic and life success,” said Scott Dahl, the club’s board president. “We are grateful to the Wal-Mart Foundation for their assistance in helping us create an environment that will encourage and allow our youth to enjoy and develop an affinity for reading.”

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MAYOR’s column: By Lori Donchak

Informed Citizenry Brings Excellence Leadership Program Helps San Clemente Progress

ot Leadership? Just over 450 residents can officially claim they do, having graduated from the City of San Clemente’s Leadership Program. Community engagement has proven highly effective in fostering San Clemente’s positive reputation as a caring, compassionate town where residents consistently make a positive difference. Likewise, through the Leadership Program, the city has made a difference in people’s lives—many of them receiving the inspiration to go onto leadership positions on City Council, nonprofit organizations, city commissions/committees, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and more. If you have a genuine interest in city affairs, you will enjoy this program for its in-depth coverage of what makes a city function. The program also demonstrates to residents how they can use their individual talents to improve their community. We consider this program to be a citizen’s academy where the main goal is to provide residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to address community issues and to work together to enhance our community. There is no charge to participate in the program. There are eight classes over the course of eight weeks held on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each class focuses on a different aspect of city government, such as finance, community development, public safety, recreation and more. If you’ve ever wondered about what makes San Clemente tick, this program is for you. Former City Clerk Myrna Erway was the mastermind behind the creation of the Leadership Program in 1996. Myrna says that Mike Parness, the city manager at the time, asked her to design a program that could be offered free of charge to residents to provide them with an opportunity to learn about how local government func-

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CONTRIBUTORS Megan Bianco, Shelley Murphy, Tawnee Prazak, Christina Scannapiego, David Zimmerle

Online Poll Do you have a disaster kit ready? Yes. I keep mine updated and ready.

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tions and to personally meet the City Council and city staff. The goal was to close the gap between residents and local government. Classes would be conducted by department Lori Donchak heads, explaining each department’s operations with lots of time for discussion. The program is such a success that it often has a waiting list. Where They Are Now Leadership graduate Kitty Schmitt is a textbook example of the power of the program. I met her when we were Leadership classmates. You may recognize Kitty from her involvement at San Clemente High School. Following her Leadership experience, she jumped into helping local foundations and service clubs. Kitty says, “Leadership San Clemente is very inspirational, and I met some great people. It inspired me to get involved in my community. It was very upbeat, informative and gave me a better understanding of the whole community. I learned that it’s not just about City Hall, but community involvement by its residents is very important, too.” Leadership grad Tom Wicks is a 20-year city resident and chairman of the city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission. Tom is not unusual, in that his wife Linda also decided to take the San Clemente Leadership class at the same time, hoping to learn more about the workings of city government. Tom and Linda felt the Leadership class gave them an extensive “behind the scenes” look into how the city functions. They came to appreciate the difficult and complex jobs performed by city staff and elected officials.

John Dorey is another Leadership grad. John’s been involved in many community endeavors, including the hugely successful coastal trail and current involvement with the safety/ quiet zone. When asked about Leadership, he said, “Having never been involved in city issues before I arrived in San Clemente 15 years ago, my understanding of how municipal governments operated was very limited. The Leadership classes provided both my wife Stephanie (former Mayor) and me with valuable insight and indepth knowledge of the inner workings of San Clemente’s governing process. If you love your community please take this class. You will be a better informed and more effective citizen.” Nesa Anderson is another inspiring Leadership grad. Nesa describes her experience this way: “Twelve years ago someone recommended that I take Leadership courses before applying to become a city planning commissioner and member of the Coastal Advisory Committee. It turned out to be great advice. How city government works was a new world to me. It sounds funny to say, but the tour of our sewer plant was fascinating and learning about our storm drain system helped me with water quality issues on the Coastal Advisory Committee. One of the highlights was the ride along with the Sheriff’s deputies. I picked a Friday night hoping I would see some action--sure enough, someone robbed a local pizzeria and within minutes the squad cars quickly and successfully found, identified and arrested the person. I was very impressed with all of the classes; as a citizen, they gave me a great foundation for my involvement in civic work.” If you’re still not convinced, check in with council members, Tim Brown and

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Bob Baker, who are also Leadership alumni. Both have spoken highly of the value that the program provides. Bob’s wife Pam graduated from the program, too, another husband-and-wife duo. City Welcomes Participants I believe having an involved and informed citizenry is a necessary condition of excellence and has helped with San Clemente’s progress. Continuing to build on this progress takes resident interest and support. The Leadership Program is accepting participants for its next series of classes, which begin May 5 and will conclude with a Casa Romantica graduation ceremony on June 23. I encourage those interested to sign up quickly, as the program fills up fast and class size is limited to 21 participants. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can download an application from the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org or call City Hall at 949.361.8200 to have one mailed to you. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at DonchakL@san-clemente.org or call 949.361.8322 to make an appointment to meet during mayor’s hours at City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: By Pall Gudgeirsson, Assistant City Manager & City Treasurer

The 2011 Long Term Financial Plan…a Fiscal Outlook “Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.” —Henry Ford

he city recently adopted the 2011 Long Term Financial Plan, which has been a mainstay of the city’s fiscal planning process since 1992. This “business plan” is a prelude to the preparation of the city budget, which will be deliberated by the City Council before adoption by July 1. Simply stated, the primary aim of the plan is to identify and deal with potential fiscal issues before they negatively affect the city’s finances. Towards that end, a team of select city staff is assigned to assess past, present and future topics of concern and identify methods to solve any anticipated problems. The Long Term Financial Plan is also used to set fiscal targets utilizing a checklist approach. As an example, a funding target of $1.2 million was established for a new Park Asset Replacement Reserve two years ago and was fully funded as a part of this year’s process. Check. A brief overview of the city’s fiscal outlook follows: Fiscal Trends: A comprehensive review of a series of fiscal trends for the past five years shows that while revenues have trended downwards, operating expenditures have been reduced to match the decline, resulting in a positive operating

position. This is the direct result of a hiring freeze for non-essential positions, no cost-of-living salary increases and other significant budgetary reductions and cost containment measures Pall Gudgeirsson in all departments. Financial Forecast: The city’s forecast indicates that we are turning the corner and projections indicate a narrow, but positive, operating position over the next three years with a potentially negative position in the next two years. The forecast does not include future projects or projects under development, including Marblehead and Target even though the walls are up—until we hear the ka-ching. Projected cost increases in the future include contractual public safety costs, maintenance and operating costs for the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park and major capital expenditures to maintain and protect the city’s many valuable assets. Fiscal Policies: The city has a strong set of fiscal policies designed to keep the city on fiscal track. This includes a require-

ment that the city adopt a truly balanced operating budget on an annual basis. Thus, although the financial forecast may project a negative operating position, this will never actually occur as steps will be taken to balance the budget, i.e. the issues will be resolved before they become problems. Reserves: Reserves are fully funded and $14 million is set aside in emergency and sustainability reserves in the city’s main operating or General Fund. These reserves can only be used in the event of major emergencies or severe economic downturns. Due to austerity measures taken by the city, these reserves have not been tapped. Issues: A series of critical issues were examined this year and the following are a few brief highlights of this year’s papers: • Facilities Maintenance & Rehabilitation: A $1.5 million refurbishment of the historical Ole Hanson Beach Club is scheduled to begin early next year, which will result in the temporary closure of the facility. • Street Improvement Program: The city will seek to renew this program

Letters to the Editor DISASTER READINESS NEEDS WORK Rosalind Williams, San Clemente

The recent earthquake/tsumani in Japan has renewed focus on SONGS here in San Clemente. I personally feel that there is a national need for this type of energy source, but I do have concerns about any disaster that may impact the City of San Clemente. I believe that both the City of San Clemente and the County of Orange have been negligent in not pursuing at least one easy remedy that could help exiting the population in a disaster emergency. That is completion of La Pata, through a short distance of 1.8 miles. Wouldn’t Measure M funds be available for a project of this nature? I would think that completion of La Pata would be a much more significant and needed project than, for instance, the beautification of El Toro Road in Lake Forest. Recently, there was a great deal of emphasis on the need to complete the 241 toll road using disaster exit strategy as a benefit of this road. The Toll Road was rejected by the majority of residents of this town and for good reason. It is my understanding that alternate routes are still being explored for the Toll Road and that money would be available to build this road. I do not know the source of funding for Toll Roads in this County, and it doesn’t matter. I am opposed to the concept of Toll Roads and feel that the gasoline tax should be the prime and San Clemente Times March 31–April 6, 2011

through a Proposition 218 property-owner vote. The program currently brings in $660,000 from assessments with additional contributions from the city’s General and Gas Tax Funds. • Golf Fund: A fee increase that averages $1 per round will be considered by the City Council to avoid a projected deficit. • Beach & Park Restroom Master Plan: Funding of $300,000 will be included in the 2012 budget for restroom improvements and $2.3 million will be considered for improvements in 2013. • Sidewalk Improvement Program: A comprehensive sidewalk policy will be developed and considered in the 2012 budget. Once again, the 2011 Financial Plan sets the stage for council budget deliberations over the next few months. Although significant challenges lie ahead, issues have been identified, problems have been studied and solutions have been developed. Check. The Long Term Financial Plan is available on the city’s website: san-clemente.org. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

FROM THE MIND OF ZELESKI

only source of new freeway development in California. More significantly, the County of Orange has the prime responsibility for managing community response to any emergency that might take place at SONGS. The completion of La Pata is also the prime responsibility of the county. I believe that both the county and the City of San Clemente have postponed the completion of La Pata in an attempt to emphasize the need for putting the toll road through.

FOLLOW UP ON VOTER ID LETTER Lori Bolt, San Clemente

To respond to Joe Lazar’s question about identification at the voting polls, let me first say that I have worked several elections as one of the clerks he describes who asks for a voter’s name or address verification. The poll worker training I received from the Orange County Registrar of Voters instructs us not to ask for identification from voters. This is a county policy, perhaps even statewide. It has nothing to do with San Clemente or any other city. A small number of voters may be asked to show a document for Proof of Residence—first time voters are one example - but that may be a utility bill; a photo ID is not even required then.

If Mr. Lazar was asked for ID when he lived in Dana Point, those poll workers were in error. I completely agree, however, that this policy must be changed. The right to vote is a privilege not to be abused or tainted by the possibility of voter fraud. “No ID, no vote” should be the rule. No fair-minded citizen should object or feel that showing ID infringes on their freedom in any way. Although the question has been raised during training, I have not heard a good explanation from

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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The List

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

Go.See.Do Australian Food Cooking Class Get your gastronomy on with Chef André Sickenger who will be teaching the third of his three-part series April 4 at The Cellar. In his final class, the chef from down under will teach participants how to cook authentic Australian food. The cost is $45 per person and includes the meal, wine and, of course, the chef in all his Aussie goodness. In the past, the three owners of The Cellar have offered courses that range from cooking classes with a chef from Northern Italy to a series on the beloved dairy product of cheese. Sickenger is the Cellar’s latest edition to eating edification. He traveled the world for three years cooking up a storm on the Quiksilver ship, preparing food for the surf industry’s athletes and executives, said Dawn Mednick who owns the business with Sherrie Jordan and Crystal Adams. “He’s really more off-the-cuff,” Mednick said. “He’s really less regimented.” The chef’s students have responded positively. They appreciate his simple, straightforward cooking tips and food tidbits like the proper way to taste and select olive oil, she said. Sickenger’s final class will be at 7 p.m. April 4 at The Cellar located at 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. The cost is $45 each and includes a meal and wine. Class size is limited and reservations are required. For more information call 949.492.3663 or visit www.thecellarsite.com. — Stacie N. Galang

New Arrivals Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company introduces you to new wines. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines or four wines for $10 off the daily tasting menu. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

thursday

Shorecliffs School Garden Dine In/Out Fundraiser 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Eat at Hapa J’s, and a portion of the dinner proceeds will be donated to funds for a garden at Shorecliffs School. 2016 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.276.6657, www.hapajs.com.

Memphis Kings 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.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. An Evening with Mark Twain 8 p.m. Kurt H. Sutton portrays the historical figure with music at The Coach House. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

friday

Wicked 7:30 p.m. The popular Broadway play that takes place in “Oz” comes to the OC Performing Arts Center with shows through April 3. Tickets start at $38.75. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

Sophie B. Hawkins 8 p.m. Grammy-nominated artist at The Coach House. Also with Sasha Evans / Alyssa Jacey / Alice Wallace. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

G 9 p.m. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. The Marine Aquarium Expo 10 a.m.-6 p.m. the largest saltwater aquarium event in North America with more than 100 exhibitors visits the OC Fair & Events Center this weekend. Admission $10-$15; parking $5. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660, 714.530.1094, www.marineaquariumexpo.com. Satellite Horse Racing 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. OC Tavern presents live horse wagering from Cal Expo, Los Alamitos and Australia in the OCT Room Thursday through Sunday. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Display from the Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Show & Sale. Courtesy photo

Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Show & Sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. the annual show and sale featuring unique home decor and more takes place at the So Cal Artists Association through Sunday, April 3. 3251 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.374.9617, www.kodo-arts.com.

saturday

Ironman California 70.3 7 a.m. Thousands of triathletes gather in Oceanside for a half-Ironman that includes 70.3 total miles of swimming, biking and running. The bike portion of the race goes through south San Clemente at Cristianitos. Info: www.ironman.com

Family Film Feature: Tangled 11 a.m. The San Juan Capistrano library presents a family-friendly movie with popcorn. Free admission. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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

Backyard Skills Workshop: Greywater Systems 1 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts a workshop on greywater systems. Cost $25 plus $5 material fee. Register online or by calling. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

Aloha Friday 9 p.m. Dress Island style for specials at BeachFire. Live music. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

The Barefoot Wahines Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Concert at Hulaville. $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

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Chef André Sickenger. Courtesy photo

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Johnny Winter 8 p.m. Guitar legend at The Coach House. Also with This Side Up / 7th Sons. Tickets $29.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

sunday

The Maddie James Foundation Fundraiser Dinner 5 p.m.-9 p.m. OC Tavern help raise funds for the Ocean Institute’s Maddie James Seaside Learning Center. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com, maddiejamesfoundation.org.

Beginner Ukulele Lessons 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Hulaville offers a course of free beginner ukulele lessons for ages 6 and up on Sunday afternoons April 3, 10, 17 and May 1. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. Club Recess 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Teen night for ages 13-19 at The Coach House. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Sundried Tomato Anniversary Celebration The San Clemente Sundried Tomato Café offers a “buy one entree, get one free special” on selected menu items on Sunday and Monday. 821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com. (Cont. on page 12) THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 3.31 Sunny H: 82° L: 57° 3.01 Mostly Sunny H: 76° L: 55° 3.02 Partly Cloudy H: 70° L: 50°

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 10) San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. Gary Roach and Will Hurd Acoustic Live 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at OC Tavern every Sunday night in the OCT Room. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

monday

Australian Food Cooking Class 7 p.m. Chef Andre teaches a class on cooking authentic Australian food at The Cellar. Cost $45 each, includes a meal and wine. RSVP, class size limited. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Comedy Show 9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. $5 Mondays 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 and up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. Cliff Miller 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Talented musical artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

tuesday

Fashion Show and Tea 2 p.m.-5 p.m. The San Clemente Woman’s Club holds its event at Talega Golf Club featuring clothes and accessories; proceeds go to local groups and schools. Tickets $45. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.481.7823, www.sanclementewomansclub.org.

Spring Break Garden Class for Kids 2 p.m. Kids can make their own edible garden basket and learn the healthy benefits of growing produce at Goin Native on April 5, 7, 26 & 28. Class fee $10; material fee $35. Call for reservation and details. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net. Trivia Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Participate in fun, educational games with prizes and happy hour at Irons In The Fire Restaurant at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900. Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on fishing trips and whale watching every Tuesday and Wednesday in April. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.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.

wednesday

Spring Programs for Children 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Ocean Institute offers ocean science spring camps for kids ages 6 and older. Cost $75. Offered again on April 21. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Pantea Ommi Mohajer

Luxe

24582 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.276.4990, www.luxedanapoint.com Best Known For: Exotic martinis made with fresh fruits and spices Most Popular Item: Mediterranean sampler What’s the flavor of the day? That’s what Jimmy Khaeivi, owner of Luxe in Dana Point, asks when he does his daily produce shopping for the restaurant. The emphasis on fresh herbs and spices is what makes each menu item special, from their famous martinis to the popular Mediterranean sampler. In the two months since opening, Khaeivi has added five new items to the menu inspired by his daily trips to the market. Khaeivi is so determined to stay away from canned and frozen ingredients that you won’t find anything in his freezer but desserts that need to stay cool. Luxe specializes in tapas, so come with your friends, and share a table full of small plates, like the stuffed shrimp, filet porcini penne and the Luxe ahi tartare. Mediterranean, Italian and Asian Photo by Pantea Ommi Mohajer flavors come together to create this seasonally changing menu, motivated to evolve by Khaeivi’s love for fresh, new flavors. Luxe offers a variety of daily specials, such as Industry Night Mondays, Single Night Wednesdays and happy hour seven days a week, from 3 p.m.–6 p.m., throughout the restaurant, so you can enjoy your drinks while socializing at the bar or relaxing in the lounge. Price Range: $4–$25 Payment: Cash, credit card

Reservations: Recommended for large parties on Friday and Saturday nights Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

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AT THE MOVIES

Barney’s Version is the Best

Paul Giamatti is one of those character actors where you not only recognize his face, but also his name. Just like a typical movie star. Beginning his career in comedies as SinBy Megan Bianco gles (1992), Deconstructing Harry (1997), Duets (2000) and Big Fat Liar (2002). To then finding supporting roles in Oscar contenders like Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Truman Show (1998) and Cinderella Man (2005). To then discovering his niche playing protagonists in indie films, American Splendor (2003) and Sideways (2004), probably his most noted pieces in the last decade. And his latest achievement, Barney’s Version (2010) is in the same vein as the latter two. TV director Richard J. Lewis adapts this bittersweet, sardonic tale of soap opera producer Barney Panofsky (Giamatti) and his three marriages over the range of 30 years. First comes his meeting and wedding in Rome, Italy, 1973 to a mentally unstable, pregnant artist named Clara Chambers (Rachelle Lefevre). Then he marries a high maintenance socialite in Montreal, Canada who remains unnamed to the viewer on screen (portrayed by Minnie Driver) and makes a week on their honeymoon feel like much longer in the worst way. But on his wedding day to the second Mrs. P, Barney meets a pretty, modest New York radio personality named Miriam (English actress Rosamund Pike). He is fully convinced that Miriam is the “one,” his true love. For the remainder of the story, he tries to woo and win her over. Melali Sessions Band 8 p.m. Pro surfer Rob Machado and his band perform at the Galaxy Theatre to promote his new surf film, Melali: The Drifter Sessions. Tickets, $15. 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.957.0600, www.galaxytheatre.com. Gardening Therapy with Dr. Eva Shaw 7 p.m. Interactive workshop at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens with nationally acclaimed author Dr. Shaw sharing the secrets of “feel great” gardening. Admission $7, members $6, students/kids free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. Page 12

Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman in Barney’s Version. © Sony Classics

Scott Speedman from Felicity co-stars as Barney’s hot shot best friend, and Dustin Hoffman has a small role as Barney’s unabashed father. Barney’s Version was adapted by B-movie writer Michael Konyves from a novel by Mordecai Richler— also the writer of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz and coscreenwriter on Fun with Dick and Jane (1977). And directed by Lewis, who is most renowned for his work on the original CSI television series, this combination of rookie moviemakers somehow manages to create one of the best romance pieces to come out in recent years. No surprise maybe, since Giamatti proves once again he can carry and lead a film and Pike is one of the most charismatic actresses working in film. But Barney’s Version turns out to be the “best version.” SC 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. Comedy Night 9:30 p.m. Get some laughs at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

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Taka-O Takes Top Title for San Clemente’s Official Drink ‘Hana Martini’ a Palate Pleaser

Hana Martini Recipe by Taka-O bartender Michael Swain Ingredients: X-Rated Fusion, fruit-infused vodka liqueur Malibu Rum Peach Schnapps Chambord, raspberry liqueur Pineapple juice Orchid as garnish Fill needed martini glasses with ice. Set aside. Blend one part each of X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, Malibu Rum and Peach Schnapps over ice in a martini shaker. Cover and shake vigorously. Remove ice from glasses. Strain mixture into glasses. Drizzle Chambord*. Add pineapple juice to taste. Garnish with orchid. Enjoy. *To give the drink a different look, Swain used a regular straw to siphon about a half-teaspoon of the raspberry Chambord from the bottle and into the bottom of the martini glass.

Clockwise from left: Taka-O bartender Michael Swain and manager Tina Klein accept their award for San Clemente’s Official Drink; Mixologists Yvonne Kimball, April “Tank” Heyk and Sarah Inczauskis of Ole’s Tavern make their drink named Sun Kissed at the San Clemente Official Drink Contest March 24; Christina Lomeli and Jason Love of Enne Cucina prepare their Italian Sunset drinks for guests at the competition. Photos by Stacie N. Galang

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

he fifth time was the charm for Taka-O. The Japanese restaurant earned the title of San Clemente’s official drink March 24 with its Hana Martini, a blend of rum, raspberry liqueur, peach Schnapps and fruit-infused vodka all garnished with an orchid. “It feels good,” said Taka-O bartender Michael Swain, who concocted the alcoholic confection that means flower in Japanese. “I hope a lot of people come to Taka to try it.” Swain represented one of 10 restaurants vying for the title of top toast of the town San Clemente Times March 31–April 6, 2011

through the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s seventh annual contest. Adele’s Restaurant won for best presentation with its drink “A Pear of Nuts,” served in a teacup. Enne Cucina’s Italian Sunset and Ole’s Tavern’s Sun Kissed drinks rounded out the field, sharing the title of people’s choice. Over three hours, a panel of six judges taste tested the 10 colorful drinks from some of the city’s best-known eateries. The contest was hosted by Sundried Tomato American Bistro and drew between 50 and 75 guests who also sampled the drinks and voted for the best of the bunch. Taka-O owner Roger Sugano said his

restaurant had entered the contest five times though the title had eluded them. Manager Tina Klein assisted Swain in the drink making. “We’ve placed before, but never won it,” he said. The owner was particularly pleased with Swain, 27, who has worked for Sugano since 14, starting as a rice fluffer and performing nearly every task in the restaurant. Other contestants embraced the spirit of the evening by dressing the part. Three bartenders from Ole’s Tavern sported blonde wigs and yellow tops to prepare their sun-inspired cocktail.

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“I look forward to this every year because you kind of get to compete with all your rivals,” said Ole bartender Yvonne Kimball. She said it was a friendly competition that allowed the town’s mixologists and restaurateurs to mingle. Nick Bellazi, owner of Enne Cucina, said he preferred his people’s choice award. “Personally, I think it’s more important,” said Bellazi, stressing it was the Italian way to be proud, “because a lot more people tasted.” Honorees received a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts and carry their titles for the next year. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

SC LIVING

Aged to Perfection The San Clemente Woman’s Club celebrates its 80th birthday By Austin Reagan San Clemente Times

well-known adage says “age before beauty.” However, when it comes to the San Clemente Woman’s Club, order is irrelevant. For 80 years, group members have been doing some beautiful philanthropic work for San Clemente. The club’s mission of “serving the people” has resulted in community enhancements totaling more than $1.25 million—a figure matched by 80 years of collective volunteer hours donated by the women. Founded in January, 1931 at the height of the Great Depression, the club’s original purpose was to provide meat to the San Clemente Soup Kitchen. Donations amounted to about a dollar a week, but keep in mind that amount went a lot further than it does today. The club eventually became registered service club as part of the GFWC, The General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Bernice Ayer, one of the club’s inaugural members, advocated support of local schools. In time, a local middle school was named to honor her efforts and commitment to education. During World War II, the club’s members aided Civilian Defense activities by serving as “aircraft spotters.” They also supported the Red Cross. In the ’70s and ’80s, the Woman’s Club helped refurbish the Community Center, which had been destroyed by a fire. The club donated money for stained glass windows at the San Clemente Public Library, and is one of the original benefactors for Laura’s House, Orange County’s shelter for victims of domestic violence. Continuing the commitment to education started by Ayer, the club has provided numerous San Clemente High students with funds for scholarships, and has helped support the school’s art programs. Today, the club continues its efforts to enhance the community through the volunteer work of its 42 members. Monthly meetings are held at Bella Collina Golf Course. Many of the women, like President Jennifer Rausch, a six-year member, got involved to become better acquainted

Former presidents of the San Clemente Women’s Club. Courtesy photo

with San Clemente. “The best way to get to know your own community is to get out and volunteer,” said Rausch. “When we see a need we try to fill that need,” said Janet Parker, a 22-year member who started the club’s annual Antique Show. “As a general rule, we like to ensure that every dollar that comes in to the club goes directly back to the community in some way.” However, the contribution of many club initiatives is often more than just monetary. One such example is the Red Scarf Knitting Program, which the club began in conjunction with the American Heart Association, to promote and support women’s heart health. Another example is the Meals on Wheels program. Club members regularly partake and deliver meals to homebound individuals. “Regardless of what you are interested in, there are so many ways to get involved” Rausch said. In addition to aiding the community, the Woman’s

Club has been a vehicle for promoting social progress. Founded at a time when women had just been given the right to vote, the club has provided a peer-supported mechanism for women to have a voice in their community, and that’s still true today. “The club has enabled me to discover that I can do a whole bunch of things I might not have otherwise participated in,” said Parker. “As members we learn that we are empowered and can make a difference, especially when we band together as a group,” Rausch said. Like most commercial and volunteer organizations, the club has been impacted by the recession. Rausch says she has noticed a decline in both membership and donations. But the club lets little deter it, and the next event, is a Tea and Fashion Show, scheduled for Tuesday, April 5 at the Talega Golf Course. For more information about the club, see www.sanclementewomansclub.org. SC

Community Comes to Rescue of Schools Outpouring of donations refills emptied out bins By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

Students in Marblehead Elementary’s recycling program show off the additional donated recyclables. Courtesy photo

San Clemente Times March 31–April 6, 2011

fter the theft of their recyclables, students at Marblehead and Truman Benedict elementary schools have learned that good can come of a bad situation. The community rallied to refill the bins of stolen recyclables. “It was very heart-wrenching,” said Marblehead Principal Jackie Campbell. “Now, it’s heart warming.” In February, school officials discovered their large bins had been emptied out. When the community learned the thefts, the schools received an outpouring of donations. “It’s very nice that we’re getting all these donations so we can fill up our bin in a month,” said Marblehead fourth-grader Sam Voris, who is part of the school’s recycling team. “It’s very giving,” added fourth-grader Kelly Garrett. Last week, Carni Campbell, Garrett and Voris went Page 18

with teachers and parents to pick up a truckload of 18 bags from a woman in Mission Viejo who read about their plight and offered up her collection of cans. “I’m really glad that people are donating so we can refill it and people are kind enough to donate,” said Campbell, a Marblehead fifth-grader . Truman Benedict Principal Charlotte Hibsch wanted to thank the community for giving up their own recycling and offering cash donations as well. The additional donated cans not only refilled the bin, it went beyond. Some donors simply left the bags anonymously at their front door. “We thank them all,” Hibsch said. “We want to tell those we didn’t meet personally that we thank them immensely.” Truman Benedict had enough to give to Marblehead and another school San Juan Elementary, Hibsch said. Marblehead teacher Dana Hurlbutt, who oversees the school’s recycling, also extended her appreciation. “We want to thank our school community here for sure,” she said. Both schools have doubled up their efforts to secure their recyclables. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS BOYS VOLLEYBALL

BOYS LACROSSE

Titans vs. Tritons, San Clemente High March 31, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Tritons vs. Diablos, Mission Viejo High March 31, 6:15 p.m.

Grifﬁns vs. Tritons San Clemente High April 1, 5:30 p.m.

The Lady Tritons need your support as the girls host Tesoro High on San Clemente’s softball diamond.

The Tritons are on a tear in the South Coast League this season, so head up I-5 and give them the support they deserve to keep the wins coming.

San Clemente plays host to its neighbors from the north end of the county as Los Alamitos comes to town.

Info: www.sctritons.com

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Matadors vs. Anteaters, Anteater Ballpark April 1-3, TBA UC Irvine hosts Cal State Northridge for a weekend diamond epic that’s sure to have you hollering for the home team. Info: www.ucirvinesports.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

SOCCER

Outdoor Arena Soccer Camp April 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jamie Arroyo holds a Spring Break soccer camp for kids ages 7-14at Capo Sports Rink at 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano. Cost is $100, including Tshirt. Info: Call 949.291.2678 or www.jasocceracademy.com

S a n C le m e n te

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Tritons (0-1 SCL, 6-3)

took on Tustin March 26 and rattled its opponent in a 3-1 victory. The Tritons got the 2-0 lead in the fourth inning before matching runs with Tustin in the fi fth to eventually close out the win. Trevor Sealy and Jesus Saldana each went 2-for-3 with a double with Saldana knocking in an RBI. Braden Riddle went all seven innings from the mound allowing only five hits and one run. San Clemente went on to host Tesoro on Wednesday, March 30 in its second South Coast League game of the season. Next 7 days: April 1 at *El Toro, 3:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (3-3-1)

faced Northwood on the road March 24 before taking on Capo Valley in its first South Coast League game of the season on March 29. The girls then faced Tesoro in a nonleague game on Thursday, March 31. Next 7 days: April 2, 4 and 9 at Woodbridge Tourney at Bill Barber Park, TBA

BOYS LACROSSE • San Clemente’s varsity boys lacrosse team (2-1 SCL, 4-3) scored two big league wins last week, routing Tesoro 15-3 in their home opener on March 22, then winning 11-7 at Mission Viejo on March 25. Leading the charge for the Tritons against Tesoro was freshman attackman Peyton Garrett, with two goals and two assists. Also posting multiple point games were Bennett Jonas, Max Satossky, Aaron Self and Robbie Burns, each with two goals and one assist. Also scoring were Lucas Anderson, Trevor Forsyth and Kevin Ivie. Goalie Ian Jameson had five saves, while Aaron Self won 21 of 26 faceoffs. And defenseman Camen Piho led the team with six ground balls and four clears. Against Mission Viejo, San Clemente was San Clemente Times March 31–April 6, 2011

led offensively by Jonathan Kassity who had two goals and five assists, followed by Burns with three goals and one assist. Also scoring were Forsyth, Jonas, Garrett, Satossky, Chris Kazimi and Ivie. Defenseman Walter Wakeman had four takeaways and three clears, while midfielder Aaron Self won 12 of 19 faceoffs. The Tritons went on to face Dana Hills at home on Tuesday, March 29 before hosting Los Alamitos on Thursday, March 31. Next 7 days: April 1 vs. *El Toro, 5:30 p.m.; April 6 at Cate, 2:30 p.m.; April 7 at Thatcher, 4 p.m.

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady

Tritons (0-3 SCL, 0-5) lost a pair of games recently—the first a 14-5 defeat at the hands of Tesoro on March 22, while the second was a close 9-7 loss against Mission Viejo at home on March 24. San Clemente then traveled to take on Dana Hills on Tuesday, March 29. Next 7 days: April 1 at *El Toro, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • Both levels traveled to take on

San Juan Hills in a league meet on Thursday, March 31. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • The boys varsity swim team (0-2 SCL) lost 92-82 in a South Coast League meet against Mission Viejo on March 22. Meanwhile, the girls team competed at the Southern Section Relays March 24 and 26. Both teams went on to face Trabuco Hills at home on Thursday, March 31. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS GOLF • The Tritons (0-3 SCL,

0-8) were upended in three straight losses recently. San Clemente was shot past 189-210 by Corona del Mar on March 23 in a tri-meet that also included Edison before losing 191-202 to Villa Park on March 24. The Tritons then took on Tesoro on Tuesday, March 29, losing 202-211 to the Titans. On the upside, Kevin Allen shot a oneover 36 against CDM to medal on the day

San Clemente High varsity cheer. Courtesy photo

before shooting a 3-under 32 against Villa Park for another medal. San Clemente faced Tesoro again on Thursday, March 31 at Bella Collina before hitting a break in action. They’ll resume play on the course at the SJGA/ Maverick/Pahr Invite at Morgan Run Country Club on April 11. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS TENNIS • After losing 10-8

to Dana Hills on March 24, the Tritons went on to face Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, March 29 before hosting Capo Valley on Thursday, March 31. San Clemente enters spring break and will resume play on the court against Trabuco Hills on April 14. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons

(2-0 SCL, 11-3) cruised past San Juan Hills 3-0 on March 24 winning 25-23, 25-22 and 25-18. Scot Hair led San Clemente with 15 kills while Travis Wilson recorded eight kills in the match. Dominic Lile posted a team high 53 assists in the victory. San Clemente then rocked Tesoro 3-0 on Tuesday, March 29, beating the Titans 25-13, 25-20 and 25-15. Hair led again with 10 kills while Wilson tallied nine, and Lile finished with 30 assists on the night. The team traveled to take on Mission Viejo on Thursday, March 31 before taking a

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break from the court. San Clemente will resume play in a match against cross-town rival Dana Hills at home on April 12. Next 7 days: N/A

CHEER • San Clemente High’s varsity

cheerleaders competed at the USA Spirit National competitions March 26-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This is the first time that they competed in the Super Large Advanced category at the Nationals, moving up from the Intermediate category of last year. They performed to a full house last Saturday and their score was high enough to allow them to advance to Sunday’s competition. On Sunday, the girls placed fi fth overall, competing against teams from Arizona, Utah and California. The girls will now celebrate the year at a banquet in their honor on Thursday, March 30 at the Talega Golf Resort restaurant. The SCHS jazz band is all set to serenade the cheerleaders before the banquet. This year’s theme is a Hawaiian one in honor of their first football game for the 2010-2011 school year that was held in Maui. Any eighth grader interested in trying out for next years’ team should visit www. leaguelineup.com/tritoncheer for more information. The mandatory parent meeting will be held April 14 at 7 p.m. at the upper campus multiple purpose room. www.sanclementetimes.com

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SCOREBOARD BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

Updates abound for San Clemente Little League After a competitive week of baseball, the San Clemente Majors Division Red Sox earned two wins beating the Padres recently in a 12-2 victory, and then cruising past the Rays in a 13-8 win on Saturday, March 26. Meanwhile, the Angels crushed the Phillies in an 11-1 win, while the Dodgers were edged by the Rays in a 9-8 defeat, only to come back and beat the Padres 11-1 late last week. The Diamondbacks recently walked off with a 6-2 victory over the Giants, picking up its first win of the season. And rounding out last week’s games within division play, the Blue Jays beat the Angels 5-2 and then ran past the Diamondbacks 6-4.

SC Wildsox crush Aliso Viejo The San Clemente Girls Softball (SCGS) 12U Wildsox began its spring interleague play against other area teams earlier this month with a bang. The SC Wildsox dominated its season opener by beating Aliso Viejo 11-1 as pitchers Olivia Bradish, Gracie Collier and Kyle Pignone combined for 10 strike outs and one hit over five innings. After putting up four runs in the first inning, the Wildsox kept the pressure on Aliso Viejo in the second as a lead-off walk by Grace Snyder started a rally of seven consecutive base hits by San Clemente. Pignone (2-3, two runs), Sophia Ellis (1-2, two runs), Elise Sawall (1-2, two runs), Olivia BradSan Clemente shortstop Elise Sawall tags out ish (3-3, two runs), Gracie Collier (2-3, run), an Aliso Viejo player caught stealing at second Michaela Whitsell (1-2) and Ashley Folia (2-2, base. Courtesy photo run) all hit safely for a five-run second inning. With a 9-0 lead going into the third inning, the SC Wildsox cruised for the big win. For the 10U team earlier this season, the Slimers won its game against En Fuego of Aliso Viejo 9-8. The Slimers were led by Amber Vaccaro who went 3-3 at the plate, including a home run, double and four RBIs. Vaccaro also pitched three scoreless innings for the Slimers. Marisa Pla also had a big game for the team with two hits and three runs scored.

SOCCER

The San Clemente Little League Majors Division Red Sox. Courtesy photo

TRACK AND FIELD Parks Foundation Sponsors Hershey Track Meet San Clemente’s Beaches Parks & Recreation Foundation has slated Sunday, April 10 for the eighth local offering of Hershey’s Track and Field Games, a national program featuring 50, 100, 200 and 400 meter dashes, 800 and 1600 meter runs, a 4x100 relay, a standing long jump and a softball throw competition for girls and boys ages five to 14. Those who are 9 to 14 years old have an opportunity to qualify for the state finals in San Bernardino as well as in the North American Finals in Hershey, Pa. The meet is scheduled to start at noon at Forster Ranch Park, 3201 Camino Vera Cruz. Onsite registration is necessary to present birth certificates and entry forms beginning at 10 a.m. Late registrants are welcome as well. Just bring your birth certificate and wear track attire. Running and field events take place between noon and 3 p.m. at the Truman Benedict Middle School track. More information about the meet and registration can be obtained via the Foundation’s website, www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org, or by visiting the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation office at 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 101. A memorial T-shirt and goody bag will also be provided to each entrant. Volunteers and sponsors are needed. You may also call the foundation office at 949.276.8866 to apply.

HOCKEY California Stars shred the ice en route to title San Clemente’s Liam Whaley, a senior at JSerra Catholic High School, along with the rest of his teammates on the California Stars hockey team won the Pacific District Championship in the Midget 18AAA division in Anchorage, Alaska on March 6. The Stars, who are based out of Ontario, Calif., played teams representing Alaska, Washington and California. The Pacific District represents California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. The California Stars now move onto the National Championships being held in Hartford, Conn. throughout the week.

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Saddleback United set for boys and girls open tryouts Saddleback United Soccer Club will hold open tryouts for all age groups on Saturday, April 9 and again on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Viejo Elementary in Mission Viejo. Boys ages 8 to 12 will be filling open roster spots for U10-U13 fall teams, while girls ages 10 to 13 will be filling open roster spots for U11-U13 fall teams. Saddleback United was established in December of 2006 by Joy Fawcett to create a unique environment to develop successful soccer players, facilitate development of personal character and teach the essentials of the game. The primary objective of Saddleback United is to make a positive, life-long impact on the lives of kids and families in the community through soccer. Ultimately, SC United believes that in order to enable players to reach their full potential in soccer, they must help them develop a solid foundation that comes from personal character, relationships, excellent soccer fundamentals, understanding of the mental aspects of the game and a love for the game. For more information or questions, visit www.saddlebackunited.org, e-mail info@saddlebackunited.org or contact Jaime Arroyo directly at 949.291.2678.

VOLLEYBALL Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club sees more success The Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club (SVVC) 16-Ki team took first place at the America Sports Center in the gold division of the Southern California Volleyball Association mandatory tournament on June 6. Players on the team include Mary Bowers, Alanna Callinan, Rachel Flynn, Danielle Geiger, Sarah Maher, Ashley Midland, Makenzie Northrup, Maddy The Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club. Courtesy photo O’Donnell, Rebecca Thebeau, Terra Varney and Emma Wroblicky. The head coach for the team is Ki Yi.

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GARAGE SALES Garage Sales Several Community-Wide Garage Sales in San Clemente are scheduled on Saturday, April 16, 2011 7am1pm. From cross streets Camino Vera Cruz/Camino de los Mares, travel 300 yards S to Riachuelo & immediate N into Casablanca Condominium Association. Bikes, gym eqpt, furniture, splys for crafts-gift baskets, school-office.

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HELP WANTED part time salesperson San Clemente-based graphic design firm seeks a part time salesperson to sell marketing and advertising design services: logos, business cards and stationery, brochures and flyers, newspaper and magazine advertising, postcards and direct mail pieces, posters, banners, labels and stickers, newsletters and catalogs, book covers and more. Territory is South Orange County. Job requires 16 hrs/wk, networking and selling the firm’s design capabilities. Evening hours, and some weekend times are required. Commission only plus expenses. You can review samples of our work on various pages at www.imgs.com. Please call IMAGES/Creative Solutions at 949.366.2488. Ask for Scott or email me at scotts@imgs.com.

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OTHER INTERESTING STUFF Spring Boutique & Craft Fair San Clemente Presbyterian Church and Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) Spring Boutique & Craft Fair Saturday, April 16 9 AM – 3 PM at San Clemente Presbyterian Church: 119 Ave De La Estrella San Clemente. Easter Bunny Pictures from 9:30-12:30PM. This program is open to the community. The boutique is open to all hand crafters, vendors and importers. We will have various vendors from jewelry, baby clothes, plants, art, home decor, clothing as well as, a bake sale, silent raffles, food from Tina & Vince’s Deli, and Easter Bunny photos starting at $10!

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Obituary Farrand, James F. James F. Farrand (SBHS ‘51), son of Dr. Howard H. and Pearl (Albrecht) Farrand, died of complications of Alzheimer’s at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corrine (“Chickie” Renard, SBHS ‘53); his parents; his brother, John and sister, Kathryn (Tomjanovich). He is survived by his two children, Todd (Mona) and Robyn (Matt) Riches; four grandchildren, Tori and Ryan Riches, Piper and Logan Farrand; his brother, Charles; sister-in-law, Deanne (Renard) Hoffman; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Virginia) Renard; and brother-in-law, J. Edward Tomjanovich. “Big Jim” lettered in track, basketball and football throughout high school and held the high jump record for many years. He joined the Marines in 1951 and upon completing his tour he started his own business, Jim Farrand Automotive in San Clemente, CA. He and his family enjoyed traveling the country by motor home every summer and going to the desert for off-roading during the winters. He was also an avid golfer until his illness. The family is planning a ‘Celebration of Life’ Saturday April 2nd, in San Clemente from 1-3 pm at the San Clemente Community Center with interment at Bayside Cemetery in his hometown of Sturgeon Bay, WI. Contact Todd @ toddanthony1@cox.net for further information. Donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N Michigan Ave, floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (info: www.alz.org)

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Cheese Shop

Financial Advisor

Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 949.218.3224 The Cellar 949.492.3663 629 Camino de Los Mares #307 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHIROPRACTORS

FLOORING

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

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

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

Landscape Lighting

Costa Verde Landscape Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

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COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Mantels

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Mostly Mantels 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.mostlymantels.com

FURNITURE

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

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

HAIR SALONS

Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 San Clemente Computer & Network Services 173 Avenida Serra daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers 949.492.2179 Heating www.sanocomputers.com 949.579.0741 Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 All Season Air allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 CONCRETE 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

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Home Décor

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

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

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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 MUSIC LESSONS 109 Calle de los Molinos, Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL www.southcoastfurniture.com www.danmans.com BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR B Construction 949.481.8444 Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 HOME IMPROVEMENT leslielowe82@gmail.com OC Tykes 949.429.1714 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish The Cooper Company General Contractor Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Bankruptcy Attorneys Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 HOME LOANS OFFICE FURNITURE The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Hutton Construction South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 949.492.2808 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.brucehuttonconstruction.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com Beauty Supply www.southcoastfurniture.com COSMETICS Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 HOUSE SITTING Optometry 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD www.marykay.com/madams2 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Blinds 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 Dentists San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 www.sc-wf.com Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, BOOKS Vignettes of Refinement www.seasideeyecare.com www.drericjohnson.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 949.492.1114 Ronald Trosper, DDS Village Book Exchange 949.492.7140 PAINTING Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover 99 Avenida Serra 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR www.roomswithavu.com OC - IT 949.488.0029 Periodontics & Dental Implants Call Jeff 949.683.4972 INTERIOR DESIGN 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com johnson4sc@cox.net Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) CARPET 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com www.nminteriordesign.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 135 Avenida Victoria

CARPET CLEANING Capistrano Beach Steam Clean 949.240.5875 www.steamcleaningdanapoint.com

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

Catering Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR MAKEOVERS www.arcadiaelectric.com Casa Verde Homes Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 www.casaverdehomes.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Entertainment DJ Services KilltheTreble@yahoo.com

PEST CONTROL

Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 JewelerS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 www.freetermitereports.com 949.874.2540 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Lange & Minnott 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

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949.492.3459

EXTERMINATING Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

949.212.5800

Pet Grooming

VIP Pet Spa 949.492.7473 949.361.9656 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com

Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com

Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente

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

PHARMACIES

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/RESTORATION

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

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

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

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

Chick’s Plumbing, Inc. Proudly Serving South Orange County Since 1975

949.496.9731 www.chicks-plumbing.com

Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

Vacuums

Lic# 310654

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

Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

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

San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

Restaurants

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

949.498.6204

SALONS

Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 PRINTING 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, Printing OC 949.388.4888 www.salonbamboo.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Psychologists Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

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

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

SCREENS

Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com

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

VETERINARIANS

Remodel

Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

WINDOW COVERINGS

Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Troubled Teens San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 Pacific Quest 949.940.6068 www.sc-wf.com Wine Bar mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org The Cellar 949.492.3663 TUTORING 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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

Water Wise Irrigation Café Calypso 949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 949.361.9656 Costa Verde Landscape POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.radiantpoolservice.com WEBSITE DESIGN SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com www.fixmypoolnow.com San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 PRESCHOOLS

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

949.498.9412

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

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

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

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

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Grom of the WEEK Kolohe Andino Age: 17, San Clemente Kolohe Andino ruled the podium not once, but twice, at the ASP 4-Star Vans Pier Classic and Vans Pro Junior in Huntington Beach, March 23 through 27. He began part one of his sweep by defeating runner-up Conner Coffin (Santa Barbara, 17) 15.23 to 14.07. Kolohe battled back from Conner’s early lead by landing a big 8.30point air reverse that cemented his win and boosted his ASP North American Pro Junior ranking to No. 1. Then in the Vans Pier Classic pro competition final, Kolohe took hold of the heat early and never let go. Kolohe (14.60) bested runner-up Adriano de Souza of Brazil (14.50), Carlsbad’s Taylor Knox (10.77) and Floridian Damien Hobgood (5.04)—all ASP World Tour pro surfers. If there was ever any doubt Photo by Jack English / Surf Images about whether Kolohe is headed for a brilliant pro career, this double victory erased it. “I’m at a loss for words…I can’t believe it,” said Andino in a post-event ASP interview. He went on to compliment the competition, calling his opponents, “amazing” and talking about how everything seemed like sort of a blur. “I never even had time to get nervous because it feels like one big heat now,” he said.—Andrea Swayne

Miss H and the Business of Art Surf Artist Heather Ritts takes her work in a new direction By Christina Scannapiego San Clemente Times

oday, one needn’t be an economic analyst to exercise caution when dreaming up new business ventures. And although artists haven’t always been pegged as the sensible, money-making types, Dana Point resident and San Clemente-based artist, Heather Ritts has become fullyequipped at applying both sides of her brain—and, even in financially challenged times, has found success through her surfboard art, fine art and, now, clothing line, Miss H. Ritts officially launched Miss H in November of 2010 and opened a space at The Warehouse on Los Molinos where she sells hats, hoodies, thermal shirts and the like, all embellished with her fun, surfy and whimsical designs. But as any artist finds, the corridor to success presents many doors and many turns. “My view of what I thought I was going to be doing now has changed,” she admitted. After earning a bachelor’s in illustration—a tedious and detail-oriented discipline—from the Laguna College of Art and Design, Ritts became surfboard shaper Terry Senate’s go-to paint pen girl and soon, artist Drew Brophy and wife/business manager Maria took her in to guide her into the tricky undertaking of finding balance in the sometimes dysfunctional relationship of business and art. Although Ritts had been pursuing her fine art with a

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 57-60˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor+; Catalina: 8-16’ Poor+ Remarks: A small combo of NW swell mix and SSW swell prevails Thursday and Friday, as a new NW groundswell builds Friday afternoon and in to the weekend. Surge is light and visibility is increasing for poor+ diving conditions. Short range: A modest, clean combo of NW swell mix and SSW swell prevails on Thursday and Friday morning, good for 2-3’ surf at better exposed breaks. Top exposures see a few slightly larger peaks around the correct tides. More size shows by Friday afternoon as a new NW groundswell builds. Long range: A fun combo of NW swell-mix and SSW-South swell is on offer over the weekend. Better exposed breaks are good for waist-chest high+ surf on Saturday, with similar sized, but more broken up surf on offer for Sunday. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates as this swell has yet to develop.

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Heather Ritts. Photo by Andrea Swayne

fervor, producing bodies of watercolor and acrylic paintings and showing them locally, unfortunately, most artists can’t make it on passion alone. So now, in order to make a profit on the more functional side of the arts, in addition to apprenticing as a framer at the San Clemente Art Supply, Ritts tackles all the conundrums that accompany adorning apparel with one’s own artwork head-on. “I think that it gave me an opportunity to reach outside of my comfort zone and try new projects,” she said. Where she is accustomed to mixing colors and covering canvases (or wood), she’s now learning the expenses of printing on clothing and choosing the right designs for the right garments. Ritts’ line previously featured four simplified graphics based on four of her most popular paintings but, because she’s the type of artist who resists going too graphic with her work, her second round of Miss H will only feature three designs but with full color. Still, Heather remains a painter at heart. She recently showed 30 very small works at the Blue Laguna and is working on her new body of open acrylics on masonite and other types of wood which will deal with the human figure in and under water. “None of my friends want to get in the pool because it’s still too cold,” she said, poking fun at her models. “So I might have to wait ’til summer.” And she invites people to bring their fins and sheepskin boots to every Warehouse opening event, where she will paint them live for $5 or $10 a pop. But Ritts doesn’t gauge her success just by her monetary profits. “I still paint and surf everyday, the two things that make me happiest.” Ritts’ shop at The Warehouse is located at 216A Los Molinos in San Clemente and her website can be found at www.abovethereefs.com. SC Page 26

SURF RESULTS Vans Pier Classic ASP 4-Star March 23-27, Huntington Beach, Pier FINAL: 1. Kolohe Andino (USA-San Clemente) 14.60; 2. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 14.50; 3. Taylor Knox (USA) 10.77; 4. Damien Hobgood (USA) 5.04. SEMIFINALS: Heat 1: 1. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 16.83; 2. Kolohe Andino (USASan Clemente) 14.17; 3. Gabe Kling (USA) 13.67; 4. Conner Coffin (USA) 9.27. Heat 2: 1.Taylor Knox (USA) 13.00; 2. Damien Hobgood (USA) 9.43; 3. Damien Fahrenfort (ZAF) 8.90; 4. Asher Nolan (USA) 8.74. Vans Pro Junior ASP 4-Star March 23-27, Huntington Beach, Pier FINAL: 1. Kolohe Andino (USA-San Clemente) 15.23; 2. Conner Coffin (USA) 14.07; 3. Luke Davis (USA-Capistrano Beach) 14.00; 4. Jake Halstead (USA) 10.96. SEMIFINALS: Heat 1: 1. Kolohe Andino (USA-San Clemente) 14.30; 2. Luke Davis (USA-Capistrano Beach) 12.80; 3. Koa Smith (HAW) 9.14; 4. Andrew Doheny (USA) 3.90. Heat 2: 1. Conner Coffin (USA) 12.60; 2. Jacob Halstead (USA) 10.77; 3. Evan Thompson (USA) 10.07; 4. Evan Geiselman (USA) 8.33.

BOARD SHORTS WSA Hosting Fundraiser for Maddie James Foundation The WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 9 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point on April 2 and 3 will host a fundraiser for the Maddie James Foundation—created in the name of the Capo Beach 5-year-old who passed away this month after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Maddie’s parents created the foundation to raise $1 million to help build the “Maddie James Seaside Learning Center” as part of the Ocean Institute’s planned $4 million expansion. The Ocean Institute in Dana Point was Maddie’s favorite place. A raffle with great items from Quiksilver, Volcom, Oakley and more, will be held during the contest. Those wishing to donate items to be raffled should drop contributions off at T Patterson Surf Shop by Saturday. For more info about the fundraiser, call Dave Schulte at 949.874.4144. To read Maddie’s story and learn about the Foundation, log on to www.maddiejamesfoundation.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS April 2-3: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 9, Dana Point, Salt Creek April 23-24: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 10, Oceanside, Jetty www.sanclementetimes.com