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Doggy Bag or Compost Pile? Experimental program tests food-scrap recycling in South County restaurants. SPECIAL INSERT

INSIDE: The Green Issue Offers Tips to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Adele Lux of Adele’s Café in San Clemente is one of a handful of businesses recycling food scraps. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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Playa del Norte Developers Sue City over Measure A

March of Dimes: Mother Shares Story about Why She Walks

High Flying: San Clemente Diver Earns Spot at West National Championships

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The president of a now-defunct Huntington Beach company that held grant money and loan proceeds in escrow on behalf of San Juan Capistrano and other local governments was sentenced this week to 37 months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $4 million that belonged to the cities. Capistrano was the least-hit among the agencies in the fraud that ended in 2008, losing just $2,055. Belinda Exon, 56, who now lives in Phoenix, was sentenced Monday. In addition to the prison term, she was ordered to pay $3,885,247 in restitution to two dozen municipalities. When she pleaded guilty last May, Exon admitted that she embezzled $3.9 million that was being held in escrow by her former company, Rehab Financial Services, Inc. She used the money to buy homes and land and start landscaping and pool-cleaning companies.

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DANA POINT The Planning Commission on April 18 voted to table a decision whether to certify the Environmental Impact Report for changing Pacific Coast Highway and Del Prado into two-way streets as part of the city’s Town Center revitalization plan. The project will be re-noticed after preparation and recirculation of the supplement to the Environmental Impact Report. The EIR was originally scheduled for approval at a March 21 meeting, but met with objection from a local business fearing the change would negatively impact their business in the area. Kyle Butterwick Director of Community Development recommended that the item be continued to the April meeting to allow for staff time to review and respond to correspondence received earlier in the day from a lawyer representing American Commercial Equities Management a company that rents residential, office and retail space along PCH and Del Prado.

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... a Lawsuit by the Playa del Norte Developers? THE LATEST: Playa del Norte Developers Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi have sued the city, ultimately requesting that the results of defeated Measure A be thrown out. City Attorney Jeff Oberman said at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting that the Sadeghis — and Measure A supporter Jeanne O’Grady — filed their lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court April 8, and the City Clerk was served a copy April 12. Orange County Registrar of Voters Neal Kelly is also named as a defendant. Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi own LAB Holdings, Inc., the Costa Mesa development company selected by San Clemente for its Playa del Norte plan to transform North Beach with a retail and restaurant development. The concept went to the voters March 8 as Measure A, but was rejected. Oberman said that through their lawsuit the developers question the ballot title as misleading, challenge the city attorney’s impartial analysis, question the decision to leave out the entire text of the referendum in voter documents and challenge the City Council’s decision to take the issue to voters in the first place. A message left with Linda Sadeghi was not returned by press time Thursday. WHAT’S NEXT: Oberman said the city has 30 days to respond to the lawsuit. He basically dismissed it. “We don’t believe the lawsuit has any merit,” the city attorney said. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for legal documents and more news on the legal proceedings. —Stacie N. Galang

San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

Picketers with the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 protest outside San Clemente resident Eliot Schneider’s home. Courtesy photo

… an Inflatable Rat outside a Riviera District Home?

THE LATEST: A resident of West Avenida San Antonio became the target of a trade union this week when members began picketing his home, choosing to inflate an oversized rat to make their point. Eliot Schneider, owner of GPS Painting and Wallcovering in Santa Ana, said between six and 10 members of the Altadenabased Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36 showed up at his house Sunday at 7:30 a.m. They brought the inflatable rat and signs and stayed until about 10:15 a.m. Another 10 or so protesters returned Tuesday morning shortly after 5 a.m., he said. Schneider contends the union is upset

that his nearly 60 employees voted to leave Painters & Allied Trades. Mike Gutierrez, director for District Council 36, said Schneider has failed to pay nearly $800,000 into his workers trust fund, which pays out health care, pension and vacation benefits to his workers. The union has filed one charge of unfair labor practices against Schneider with the National Labor Relations Board. Gutierrez also said Schneider is being sued for violations of federal labor laws related to meal and break times and the hours granted to employees. The union director said his organization has the right to protest, even in front of Schneider’s house. “Why not?” he said of the union’s decision to picket in San Clemente. “He needs to understand that he can’t just walk away from his responsibility.” Sgt. Scott Kennedy of the Orange

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County Sheriff’s Department in San Clemente said deputies were called to the home twice Sunday and once Tuesday. He said they checked to make sure the picketers were obeying the law and came to keep the peace. The paint business owner said he has no problem with the union protesting but believed they should do so at his offices or at his work sites. “There’s a place and time for this,” he said. “Why get my neighbors involved?” The picketers were rude and threatening, even videotaping him and his wife, he said. Schneider said the union is out to intimidate him, his family and his neighbors. Schneider said the trouble started after his employees took a vote in February —unbeknownst to him —to leave the union. Later that month on February 26, he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Schneider and his attorneys made a number of requests of the court, including a motion that his company be let out of the collective bargaining agreement with Painters & Allied Trades. The judge agreed April 13, sparking the recent protests outside his home, said Schneider, who has owned GPS for nearly nine years. About 2 1/2 years ago, two former employees had sued, alleging they had been denied proper breaks and charging the company violated other federally regulated labor practices, according to Schneider. He said the union originally formed at his company as part of the settlement. Current employee Jaime Cuevas supported Schneider’s version of events. He said he is one of six employees who make up a committee that governed painters. Since the vote was taken, they, too, have been harassed. Gutierrez also GPS employees were pressured to leave the union and he doesn’t believe they truly want to part ways with their collective bargaining unit. (Cont. on page 4) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) “If these guys don’t vote the way they want them to vote, they no longer have a job,” Gutierrez said. He also denies the charges taken out against the union. As for the use of the rat outside Schneider’s home, he thinks it’s heavy handed leaving workers out in the cold. The director said he’s tried to reach out to Schneider, but to no avail. The union has been left with no alternative. “People can say what we’re doing is wrong, but is it fair for him not to pay his responsibilities to workers,” Gutierrez said. “I think that’s unfair. WHAT’S NEXT: Now, Schneider said he is simply honoring his employees’ wishes to be rid of the union. He said after the vote, the union urged him to fire his employees. Schneider said he thinks the union would prefer GPS go out of business than break ties with them. “My guys voted the union out on their own. They took care of it,” he said. The business owner acknowledged that the Painters & Allied Trades is one of the creditors to whom money is owed. He said he intends to pay his debts to them and every one of his creditors. However, Schneider would prefer to keep the issue of finances separate from his employees’ decision to part ways with the union. FIND OUT MORE: To see documents related to the story, visit www.sanclementetimes. com. —SNG

... the Marblehead Coastal Project?

THE LATEST: Irvine-based SunCal, developer of the residential portion of the Marblehead Coastal project, wants the bankruptcy court to consider its own proposal to gain back control of the San Clemente property and pay back creditors. SunCal filed what’s called a bankruptcy exit plan April 7 in bankruptcy court in Santa Ana, but the development company

is competing against Lehman Brother’s own plan. “The hundreds of people who in good faith worked on Marblehead still have not been paid, and the residents of San Clemente are living with an unfinished project in their community,” SunCal spokesman David Soyka said by email. “Everyone not on an hourly retainer wants to see this resolved as quickly as possible.” The Irvine company is confident their plan in bankruptcy court is superior to Lehman Brothers’. “We know we have a better plan,” Soyka said. The Marblehead project remains in limbo until the Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy and its related Marblehead Coastal bankruptcy are resolved, he said. WHAT’S NEXT: The hearing on both sets of Disclosure Statements will be May 13, according to SunCal. In the meantime SunCal’s contractors are working on erosion control measures and maintaining the open space, said Soyka by email. Soyka characterized the relationship with Lehman Brothers as both lender and “equity partner.” The company took aim at the New York law firm of Alvarez and Marsal for dragging out the legal proceedings and racking up $1 billion in fees. “Our legal issues are with them, and their attempt to block a speedy resolution of the bankruptcy proceedings,” he said. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for updates on the legal wranglings. —SNG

…Fire Rings on Beaches?

THE LASTEST: Visitors to city beaches will have more ways to enjoy them after the City Council approved purchase two more fire rings and two more barbeques. A majority of the council also agreed to purchase a $17,000 sand-cleaning machine that would help city workers to clean up the firerings after they’ve been used. The council also updated the city’s ordinances governing how beach-goers can enjoy

fires on along the shoreline. The firerings will cost $1,350 for two and the double barbeques will cost $4,900. WHAT’S NEXT: The council authorized the expenses to the tune of $23,250, setting aside money from the council contingency fund. FIND OUT MORE: Visit the city’s website to read more about the purchase at www. san-clemente.org. — SNG

… Meth Found Hidden in a Spare Drive Shaft?

THE LATEST: U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a 19-year-old male Mexican national near San Clemente last week for smuggling more than 15 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a spare drive shaft in the bed of a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. At about 10:30 a.m. April 14, agents on patrol encountered the suspect in a pickup truck about five miles south of the I-5 Border Patrol checkpoint and approached him to conduct an immigration inspection, the Border Patrol said in a news release. During inspection, agents became suspicious of the man’s nervousness. Agents were granted permission to search the vehicle and summoned a Border Patrol K-9 team for further investigation. The Border Patrol K-9 team performed a cursory inspection of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert to the spare drive shaft lying in the bed of the pickup. Agents inspected the drive shaft and discovered 15.43 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside a black PVC pipe with an estimated street value of $277,740, the announcement said. WHAT’S NEXT: The suspected drug smuggler and narcotics were taken into custody and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The vehicle was seized by the U.S. Border Patrol. FIND OUT MORE: Visit U.S. Customs and Border Protection at www.cbp.gov for the latest on their efforts. — Jonathan Volzke

• Wall of Recognition: Joe and Mary Anna Anderson will be added to the city’s 2011 Wall of Recognition, joining the ranks of 27 other distinguished residents whose names already appear on the wall. The couple was among nine nominations for this year’s induction. Joe and Mary Anna Anderson were selected by the ninemember 2011 Wall of Recognition Committee. The Andersons were sponsored by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and endorsed by the San Clemente Dons and the San Clemente Friends of Beaches, Parks and Recreation. The couple moved to San Clemente in 1976 and from the get-go participated in many aspects of community and civic life. Mary Anna Anderson became involved with the Ocean Festival in its early days in 1977 and has participated in myriad organizations. The owner of a State Farm Insurance agency and insurance executive, Joe Anderson served on the City Council and as mayor three times.

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• Growl Tests Scheduled: The city’s quarterly testing of sirens associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will be May 23, 24, 25 and 26. The “growl” tones, 20-second blasts, will take place during working hours. Each of San Clemente’s 19 sirens will be growled once during the four-day period. Sirens in nearby cities, Camp Pendleton and at the state beach will also be tested in mid- to late May and may be heard within the city. Residents can see a siren test schedule at SongsCommunity.org. For more information, contact the city’s Emergency Planning Officer Jen Tucker by phone at 949.361.6109 or by email at TuckerJ@san-clemente.org. San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, April 21 Easter Dinner for Seniors 11 a.m. The Senior Center hosts an Easter Dinner with entertainment by Harold’s South Coast Dixie Jazz Band at 11 a.m. and food served at 11:45 a.m. Includes Easter Bonnet Parade and door prizes. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Friday, April 22 EARTH DAY Earth Week eWaste Fundraiser 8 a.m.4 p.m. Get rid of old electronics at Shorecliffs Middle School. 240 Via Socorro, www.sanclemente.org.

Saturday, April 23 League of Women Voters Meeting 10:15 a.m. Jessica Levinson of the Center for Governmental Studies will explain the “ins and out” of Governor Brown’s budget at the Dana Point Library. Public is invited. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.492.7675.

Sunday, April 24 EASTER Easter Together 6:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. Unique community Easter event with multiple churches joining for one big celebration at Steed Memorial Park. 247 La Pata, San Clemente, www.ministryplanet.net.

Monday, April 25 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. Investment Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Oceanview Conference Room, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Tuesday, April 26 ANAD Support Group 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Those suffering from eating disorders can get help in this community group at Sovereign Health. 209 Ave. Fabricante, Ste 100, 949276-5553, www.anad.org.

Wednesday, April 27 Legislative & Transportation Council 12 p.m. SC Chamber meeting at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center-San Clemente with guest speaker Supervisor Pat Bates. 654 Camino De Los Mares, 949.492.1131, www. scchamber.com. CUSD Board Meeting 7 p.m. The Capo school district board meets in the Education Center Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.9200, www. capousd.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Pantea Ommi Mohajer

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

Monday, April 18 Investigate Person Down Avenida San Luis Rey/Calle Del Comerico (6:23 a.m.) Police were sent to investigate a man who had been sleeping on a mattress outside of a business. He had been there for three days, surrounded by bags. Suspicious Person Calle Del Cerro/Avenida Vista Montana (6:08 a.m.) A suspicious person was reported lingering in a park near a school. The caller believed the person to be suspicious because his neighbor had a dream about him being a “bad person.” Suspicious Person Via Abajar, 0 Block (4:27 a.m.) A caller reported that a group of men were trying to open a utility box with a battery-operated tool. He heard them tell his neighbor they were workers, but he later saw them drive away in a car not a work truck. Prowler El Camino Real, 1100 Block (11:27 p.m.) A man chased after a prowler who was walking in his backyard and peeping at his wife through the windows. He called police for assistance. Disturbance-Music or Party Buena Vista, 1200 Block (11:07 p.m.) A neighbor called police after someone from a loud party next door jumped onto her tile roof, causing damage to the area.

Sunday, April 17 Disturbance-Family Dispute Calle Emilia, 1300 Block (10:21 p.m.) A girl called police when her parents hit her, causing her to bleed from the nose. No weapons were involved. Medical assistance was refused. 911 Hang Up Camino Capistrano, 2800 Block (9:39 Page 7

p.m.) Dispatch called back a number that had called 911, but then hung up. A man answered the phone and told them his mom had called because she wanted him to go to a mental hospital. Keep the Peace Via Barrucuda, 600 Block (7:02 p.m.) Police were called to help with a child custody exchange. The mother was refusing to release the children to the father. Suspicious Person in Vehicle Avenida Salvador, 700 Block (6:12 p.m.) Two men were reported sitting in a parked car, smoking marijuana. Suspicious Person East El Portal/El Camino Real (5:50 p.m.) A pedestrian called 911, while being followed by a man walking with an open beer container. He was cursing at the passerby. Keep the Peace Avenida Junipero, 0 Block (1:37 p.m.) A woman was trying to pack up her belongings and move when her roommate started throwing her stuff out of the house. She called police for assistance. Assault Report Dije Court, 100 Block (11:20 a.m.) A woman called police when an unknown female punched her three times while she was on the dance floor of a bar. Suspicious Person Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (8:52 a.m.) A group of juveniles was reported after they propped up a series of shopping carts against a fence and started jumping over them. The caller believed they were “up to no good.” Suspicious Person North Ola Vista/Avenida Del Mar (8:43 a.m.) Police were called after a passerby heard a man walking around cursing and saying, “I’m tired of killing families.” Keep the Peace Avenida San Antonio, 100 Block (8:21 a.m.) A woman who broke from a contractors union woke up to find union personnel in front of her house with a big blow-up rat. They were handing out flyers to people walking by and trying to intimidate them. Drunk Driving East Avenida Magdalena/El Camino Real (2:27 a.m.) A fast-food drive-thru employee called police to report a drunk driver. The driver of the truck fell asleep as he pulled up to get his food, so the passenger who was throwing up, took over the wheel and drove off. Vandalism in Progress East Avenida Magdalena/El Camino Real (12:33 a.m.) The driver of a truck was reported doing doughnuts on the fairway of a golf course. www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

P r ops , Recognitions and M o r sels of I nfo Drum Major Earns Second Place Finish at Championships u San Clemente High Drum Major James Caestecker competed in two divisions at the World Drum Major Association Championships earlier this month at Loara High School in Anaheim. About 115 competed in eight categories. Caestecker scored a 87.90 points in Open Class Field Conducting, netting him second place from a field of 15, and then went up against 47 others in Novice Class Military Baton where he scored a 76.80 putting him in 18th in that category. This is his first year in drum major competition.

Father Finishes Son’s Fundraising Effort for Nonprofit FAM

commercial, will lead off the fundraising walk for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles April 30. He will be joined by other celebrities like supermodel and television host Heidi Klum, who is this year’s walk ambassador. Dressed in character, Max will be at the head of the 5K Walk for Kids through Griffith Park and the Los Feliz neighborhood before it ends in front of the hospital. Max was once a patient of the hospital. “This has already been an exciting year for Max and our family, and it keeps getting better,” wrote his mother Jennifer, father Buck and brother Ellison Page on Max’s fundraising page. “We are so excited to participate in Walk for Kids.” Max has been raising money for the walk and inspired fellow actor Sydney Haik of San Juan Capistrano to donate. “These two young friends met at Acting Academy for Kids, and when I put out the call to action to the AA4K family for the CHLA fundraiser, Sydney jumped in and decided to walk with Max, me and Max’s family to support this philanthropic endeavor,” said Max’s acting teacher and academy founder Stephen Zygo. For more information about the walk, visit www.chla.org/walk or contact Brian Greene at 323.361.4823 or bgreene@chla. usc.edu. To donate to Max’s walk, visit www.chla.org/max.

Los Niños Guild members Linda Garner, Annette Beuerlein, Yvonne Henriks, Chris Fort and Tina Goodale make plans for the May membership and installation meeting. Courtesy photo

Vista Del Mar Middle School ASB are collecting obsolete cell phones, laptops, GPS units, iPods and video games as a fundraiser. Items can be dropped off at collection boxes at the Community Center and city offices. They can also be brought to San Clemente High teacher Lisa Kerr’s classroom at P39 and to Vista Del Mar Middle School’s ASB room. For more information, contact Lisa Kerr at lnkerr@capousd.org, Mark Yanaura at msyanuara@capousd.org or Jen Moffroid at jmoffroid@cfktoday.com or call 949.573.6016.

Local Students Honored

Art Association Meeting Features Plein Air Artist

u Michael Slaby presented Family Assistance Ministries with a $500 check in memory of his late son Christopher M. Slaby, 20, of San Clemente. Chris was saving money to donate to FAM, a local non-profit homeless prevention organization that provides a hand-up to those in need. He died of a heart condition December 8 just prior to reaching his goal of $500. His dad wanted to complete his son’s quest, and so he made up the difference and presented the check to Mary Perdue, the nonprofit’s executive director April 8. Chris developed a heart condition and bravely fought for health for 18 months. “This touching donation will be used to help feed many hungry people in our community, and Chris will be remembered as a young man that always helped other people more than he helped himself,” Perdue said.

SC Boy to Lead Walk for Children’s Hospital LA

Schools Collect Cell Phones, Small Electronics for Fundraiser

u Actor Max Page, who played a mini Darth Vader in Volkswagen’s Super Bowl

u Through April 22, the San Clemente High School Environmental Club and the

Michael Slaby displays a picture of his son Christopher Slaby. Courtesy photo

San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

Good Friday, Easter Service Set for Talega Life Church u Talega Life Church will host a Good Friday sunset service Friday, April 22 at 6 p.m. at the San Clemente Pier. Inspirational messages will be given by Pastor Pondo Vleisides and Drew Sherline. Worship will be done by Tony Saieva. Sand sculpting of Jesus on the cross begins at 12 noon. The public is invited to stop by early and watch. Easter Sunday Service will be at Talega Life Church at 10 a.m. at 1040 Calle Negocio. A special message will be given by Drew Sherline. For more information, call 949.493.1980 or visit www. talegachurch.com

u The San Clemente Art Association’s

April 10 membership meeting featured a demonstration by plein air artist Saim Caglayan who was born in Istanbul, Turkey and emigrated to the United States in 1968 to study architecture. After a successful career as a sculptor, Caglayan has been plein air painting the landscapes of the California desert, coastline and islands of Hawaii for many years. Preferring to paint from life, Caglayan chose to paint a portrait of a live model at the demonstration. SCAA membership meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Ole Hanson room at the San Clemente Community Center. Association member original artwork is displayed in the San Clemente Art Gallery in the center at the corner of Avenida Del Mar and North Calle Seville. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, call the gallery at 949.492.7175 or Pam Hill at 949.369.0260. For more information about Caglayan, visit www.saimcaglayan.com.

ners included Rianna Pearson from San Juan Hills High School, Ryan Sandzimier from Capistrano Valley High School and tie winners from San Clemente High School are Justin Scott Hauser and Andre Leo Vleisides. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Program recognizes outstanding high school seniors on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism where individual actions are taken to an outstanding degree. The D.A.R. has recognized these students nationally for over 50 years. In California, over 500 accredited high schools participate annually.

State DAR Good Citizens Chairman Mary Lou Rodearmel stands with scholarship recipients Ryan Sandzimier, Andre Leo Vleisides, Justin Scott Hauser, Rianna Pearson and Claire Mari Hirashiki. Courtesy photo u The San Clemente Island Chapter of

the Daughters of the American Revolution, which represents members from southern Orange County, recently honored local students at a luncheon where they received certificates and monetary awards. First place winner, awarded the Norma Wilson Scholarship, was Claire Mari Hirashiki from Dana Hills High School. Other school win-

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May Board Installation Set for Los Niños Guild of CHOC u San Clemente’s Los Niños Guild of Children’s Hospital of Orange County is busy planning their May meeting to install next year’s board. Prospective members are invited to this luncheon meeting to observe the guild at work and at play. The luncheon is May 9 at Talega Golf Club in San Clemente and starts at 11 a.m. Reservations are due by April 30. For more information, please call Diane Meyer at 949.366.9910.

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Trying to Live Green G reen is definitely a fashionable color these days. Some want to “go green” because it’s good for the environment, others because it’s less expensive in some ways—especially with the price of gasoline well over $4 a gallon. And many of us probably feel a gnawing sense that was should try to live a little greener, just because it’s the right thing to do. But how? Turns out the answer can be as compli-

How do you make everyday Earth Day?

cated as replacing toilets, planting gardens and putting solar panels on your roof. Or it can be as simple as changing your decisions on where to eat out. Tucked inside this issue of the San Clemente Times, you’ll find our first effort at helping you live with a smaller footprint in our “Green Issue.” Not only are there stories and graphics about living green, but the special section is also full of businesses advertising green alternatives.

I do as much as I possibly can to conserve.

42% I try to do what I can, but I could do more.

29% What’s Earth Day?

We hope you enjoy our effort and find it useful. And when you’re finished with it, please remember to recycle. Jonathan Volzke is Picket Fence Media group editor.

CUP OF JOE: By Joe Anderson

Vector Control Reminder – Preventing Mosquito and Rodent Breeding F or a number of years, I have been San Clemente’s representative to the Orange County Vector Control District, a countywide district dedicated to the control of disease-carrying organisms, typically mosquitoes and rats. In this month’s column, I hope to increase awareness of these pests and actions residents can take to control them. As winter releases its grasp on Southern California, spring temperatures signal the return of warmer days, outdoor activities and the threat of vector-borne disease. Severe rainfall this year may have damaged drainage facilities, clogged streams and filled backyard mosquito breeding sources that can impact the health of San Clemente residents. Additionally, the sustained home foreclosure rate in Orange County, combined with the large volume of precipitation can significantly increase mosquito breeding at neglected swimming pools and spas. OCVCD asks residents to take immediate steps to suppress these threats.

San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

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

All mosquitoes require standing water to complete their lifecycle. In urban areas, mosquitoes often lay their eggs in backyard water sources such as neglected swimming pools, buckets and Joe Anderson ornamental fountains. To reduce the risk of exposure to diseases carried by mosquitoes, such as West Nile virus, follow these simple steps: 1. Take a few minutes to look around your home and identify anything that is holding water or could potentially hold water and dump it out. It is important to remember that backyard water sources will quickly fill with water due to sprinkler irrigation so empty containers frequently. 2. Mosquito-eating fish can be placed in larger bodies of water that cannot be drained, such as backyard ponds. Contact OCVCD to obtain fish: 714.971.2421 or www.ocvcd.org

3. Ensure window and door screens are in good condition and repair or replace those that are broken or missing. 4. Since most mosquito species are active during dusk and dawn if mosquitoes are present, limit your time outdoors during these periods of the day. If you must be outdoors, wear long-sleeve shirts and pants and apply an approved mosquito repellent. 5. The district encourages residents to report standing water in the community. Rats and mice also thrive during spring due to the increased availability of food, water and shelter unintentionally created by homeowners. Rodents often leave distinct signs of their presence, including hollowed fruit, greasy rub marks under eaves, gnaw marks and droppings. In addition to the damage rodent’s cause to houses and agriculture, they also transmit several diseases to humans. To reduce the likelihood of rodent infestation resident’s need to:

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CLARIFICATION Because the information was not provided, last week’s cover story, Leaving a Legacy, needs clariﬁcation. Chase Edler’s mother is Leslie Edler of San Clemente. Chase, who died at age 20 after a tragic skateboarding accident, was in a coma for 12 days before several of his organs were donated. He has two sisters and one stepsister. 1. Inspect the home for places rodents can enter. Rats and mice can enter a home through small openings of less than one inch in diameter. 2. Eliminate pet food, birdseed and water placed outdoors. Ensure pet food is stored indoors in sealed metal containers. 3. Harvest fruit from trees regularly, and collect any fallen fruit. 4. Reduce trash and debris. Orange County Vector Control District provides complimentary on-site inspections for mosquito breeding and rodent infestation, and provides assistance in eliminating vectors. If you wish assistance call OCVCD at 714.971.2421. With reasonable attention to the elimination of breeding and food sources for mosquitoes and rodents, we can all have a more enjoyable spring and summer. 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 Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

Rock the Casbah What has brought on the sudden demand for freedom and openness in so many Middle Eastern nations? Could it be what their kids learned here?

ll across the Middle East the freedom revolution is bursting out—a vast sweeping movement of educated, determined, courageous citizens demanding rights that Wavelengths sound amazingly like By Jim Kempton those of the good old USA. The toppling of tyrants caught Americans by surprise although it shouldn’t—it comes (surprisingly enough) from the very things America does best—and are most loved for. Back in the aftermath of 9/11, people debated what we should do in Afghanistan—negotiate with the Taliban or bomb them into the Stone Age. Apart from the fact that Afghanistan was already in the Stone Age, I disagreed with both positions. I thought we should be bombing, all right. But my ordinance would be filled with a few choice bombshells: A video of Aladdin and a western bacon cheeseburger with fries and a coke. And, as the pièce de résistance, a CD of the Clash’s “Rock the Casbah”—with an iPod to listen to it. My strategy would have been to drop these care packages on every Afghani mud hut in the country. Day after day. Month after month. Until the whole population finally just rose up and strangled Al Qaeda’s sorry brutal rear ends. I am a firm believer that Walt Disney, Carl Karcher and Joe Strummer are the most effective freedom force America could ever assemble. Because movies,

hamburgers and rock and roll are not only quintessentially American, they are irresistible. And I have some personal experience to at least make a case for this. I went to graduate school at a University in Sussex, England—where nearly half the students were from the Persian Gulf region: Iraqis, Kuwaitis, Iranians and Libyans. It was an awkward initial interaction. We, Americans, started out a long way apart. The California blonde turned up her nose at the strange attitudes of Middle Eastern boys, and I couldn’t get over an Iraqi beauty that refused to date me because she had a family-arranged

“Because movies, hamburgers and rock and roll are not only quintessentially American, they are irresistible.”

marriage back home. But we got over that stuff pretty quick. By the time the second semester ended, that young lady from Baghdad was accompanying me for hamburgers at the Hard Rock Café in London (the very first one I might add.) And the California blonde beauty? She was zipping off to Paris with a charismatic afro-haired Libyan who drove a Ferrari and could sing “Fun, Fun, Fun,” by the Beach Boys. I learned a lot about the proud cultures of Persia and Arabia that year. That they had invented the number zero, the first mail service, the first human rights charter (Cyrus the Great nearly 2600 years ago) and the invention of aqueducts and Algebra. But that was nothing like what they learned about us. These Middle Eastern kids were learning about capital markets, free enterprise, business law and human rights—just like I was. And, of course, they were being exposed to free societies, different cultures and a heck of a lot of fun—just like I was. You want to know what caused the seemingly sudden revolution in these rigid, long-standing authoritarian dictatorships? It was the kids like these who have gone to the movies, eaten French fries and listened to rock music while they were in school in the West. There are those that say we should block all foreigners from that part of the world and shut off their access to us for fear of terrorist attacks. But my experience has been that every one who comes here and samples our way of life goes

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home both an ally and an American revolutionary. The irresistible lure of freedom, equality, tolerance and unfettered artistic expression are not only Americans proudest achievements, they are also our most effective export and strongest defense against tyranny. The truth is it’s almost impossible to keep them down on the farm once they have seen and heard the Black Eyed Peas. Jim Kempton, a 30-year resident of San Clemente, was born on Guam and grew up in the South Pacific and South East Asia. He lived in Europe for 10 years and wasted a great deal of his youth wandering aimlessly around the globe in search of good surf and fine wine. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

Letters to the Editor SONGS: WHO’S KIDDING WHO? Jerry Collamer, San Clemente

When your neighborhood nuke plant is humming along, silently baking plutonium into electricity generation, except for the 3,000 plant employees inside monitoring, aka safe-guarding the controlled hell-fire radiating before them, we pretty much take nuclear generation for granted. Japan did. France does. Russia did. One hundred and four nuke-sites in the United States take what’s radiating inside their seveninch thick, steel-lined concrete domes for granted. Business as usual. Until the unusual, the unreal, the unimaginable happens. A plant hiccup: One stuck valve, one employee asleep at the switch, one cooling fan not on, one earthquake, slightly bigger than advertised—or one tsunami. With 3,000 employees, each watching San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

3,000 potential hiccups, in the miles of pipes, valves, weld-points, switches, control panels, you-name-it 24-7, 365 days a year, stuff eventually happens. It has to. It’s Murphy’s Law. At old SONGS, according to records, stuff happens more than at any other nuker in the United States. Old SONGS holds Title to Worst Nuke Workplace Experience. Old SONGS’ original decommission date was 2013. Less than two years from now. A comforting thought— except: Edison got old SONGS’ end-date extended to 2022. Rumor is, they’re trying for even longer. Why? Because they know, no-newnukes in California. Especially after Japan’s horror show. By the way, Japan radiation has reached Boston. In Sunny SoCal, making home electricity from su-

per-heated scary plutonium seems crazy, when we can power our homes with safe and sane solar panels on the roof. Point being, neighbor: What do you think San Clemente property values would be, if old SONGS experienced anything close to what’s happening in Fukushima? Are you thinking, but “experts” say it can’t happen here? Right. It couldn’t happen in Japan either. Old SONGS has all the same troubling ingredients: Old plant, earthquake faults everywhere (ready to rock), at water’s edge, on sand, in the Pacific Rim’s Ring-of-Fire. Where the worst quakes seem to happen. So just for a second, consider three things: 1. Old SONGS’ original 2013 decommission date: How do we resurrect it ASAP?

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2. Your home’s property value, after a hiccup of consequence happens at old SONGS, like in Japan. 3. And, finally, who’s kidding who?

Enjoy Nothing at North Beach Jack Corkery, San Clemente

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

The List

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

thursday

Little River Band 8 p.m. The hit Australian band plays at The Coach House. Also with Gunboat Kings and Malea Mc Guinness. Tickets $27.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Hulaville Open Mic Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hulaville invites all musicians, singers and hula dancers to step up and showcase their talents onstage. Every Thursday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. 10th Annual Earth Day Event 9 a.m.-3 p.m. San Juan Capistrano presents a fair at the SJC Community Center to increase awareness of protecting and preserving the environment with displays and more. 25925 Camino del Avion, 949.493.1171, www.sanjuancapistrano.org. Les Miserables, the Musical 7 p.m. San Juan Hills High School, 29211 Vista Montana, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.5900, www.sjhhs.org. Nathan & Friends 9 p.m. Back-porch blues at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

friday

Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup Project 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Help out at the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center. Bring a shovel and gloves. Also on Saturday at Doheny State Beach/San Juan Creek. 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, 949.542.4755, www.danapoint.org.

Earth Week eWaste Fundraiser 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Get rid of old electronics at Shorecliffs Middle School. 240 Via Socorro, www.san-clemente.org. No Limit 9 p.m. Live at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

Go.See.Do Free Wheelin’ Fun The Fifth Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling—a USA Cycling National Racing Calendar event—is set for Sunday, May 1. This year, the Grand Prix introduces presenting sponsor AMGEN’s Breakaway from Cancer, an organization working with nonprofit partners to raise awareness of resources available to cancer patients. The event includes professional criterium races, and amateurs and kids’ races through the streets of Dana Point. The excitement of bikes whizzing past at breakneck speed isn’t the only entertainment on tap. A Fan Zone expo with food, beverages and vendor booths and a Kids’ Zone featuring a bicycle rodeo and Discovery Science Center, Ocean Institute and BMX demos, promise fun for the whole family. The kids’ 12-andunder races are free and registration is open from 8 a.m. to noon on race Photo by Andrea Swayne day. Kids’ races start at 1 p.m. and riders are grouped by age. All racers must wear helmets. The Breakaway Walk will also be held on race day at 3:45 p.m. All are invited to join cancer survivors, family members and caregivers to celebrate life and raise awareness of mesothelioma. A kick-off reception will be held April 30 at the Dana Point Yacht Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring food, drinks, entertainment and silent auction. To buy tickets for the gala ($60), or find out more about the Grand Prix, log on to www.danapointgrandprix.com. —Andrea Swayne

Jaloha 5:30 p.m. Entertainment at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com. Waterstone Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Waterstone Winery. $15 for seven wines, snacks. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. BeDazzled Drag Queen Show & Fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Adele’s hosts a fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Come for dinner at 6 p.m. Show tickets $10. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com. Doubt 8 p.m. Play at Cabrillo Playhouse set in a 1964 Catholic school with both serious subject matter and humor. Shows though May 8. $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

saturday

Community Easter Brunch 10 a.m. Family Assistance Ministries and the City of San Clemente host brunch for families in need at Ole Hanson Beach Club. 105 W. Avenida Pico, 949.492.8477, www.san-clemente.org.

San Clemente Spring Spectacular 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Familyfriendly Easter event at San Gorgonio Park with a pancake breakfast, egg hunts, activities, exhibits and much more. Free. 2916 Via San Gorgonio, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org. Earth Day Celebration 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ocean Institute celebrates with special earth-friendly educational activities, crafts and much more. Adults $6.50, kids $4.50, or free with beach clean-up participation; call for details. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Orange County Market Place 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Everything you can imagine at the OC Fair & Events Center. Admission $2, children under 12 are free. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660, ocmarketplace.com. Page 16

Win Free Concert Tickets! The first three people to email us with SC Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of free concert tickets from The Coach House to see The Motels on April 23. Include your name and phone number in the email. EMAIL: tickets@sanclementetimes.com

The Motels 8 p.m. Popular band from the late ’70s at The Coach House. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Spring Garden & Flower Theme Public Choice Event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Clemente Art Association members’ original artwork is displayed in the SC Art Gallery for the public to view and vote for a favorite work of art. Free. On display through April 28. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com. Jamquest 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. artist’s opening: Olivier Pojzman’s ROUTE 66 6 p.m.–12 a.m. The KONA Gallery and Photojournalism Center, 412 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.481.3747.

sunday

Easter Brunch 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Celebrate the holiday with brunch at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Champagne Easter Brunch Buffet 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enne Cucina hosts an Easter Brunch with appetizers, pastas, lamb, salmon, fresh fruit, omelet and desserts. Cost $35 adults; $16 for children up to 10. 831 Via Suerte, #101, San Clemente, 949.492.1089, www.ennecucina.com. Irons’ Easter Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com. San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. (Cont. on page 18) THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 4.21 Partly Cloudy H: 61° L: 50° 4.22 Mostly Sunny H: 65° L: 50° 4.23 Mostly Sunny H: 65° L: 50°

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 16) Nate Hancock 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

The Harbor Grill

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

monday

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.

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition 2011 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Student art on display at Saddleback College through May 11. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts. $5 Mondays 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 & up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

34499 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.240.1416, www.harborgrill.com Best Known For: Fresh mesquite-grilled seafood Most Popular Item: Pacific swordfish marinated Japanese style John and Wanda Hicks opened The Harbor Grill in Dana Point 27 years ago. Today their son Keegan watches over the restaurant, famous for its fresh seafood and dedicated clientele. “Our local fan base keeps us busy,” says Lisbeth Levor, a manager at the restaurant. It’s not just the locals who keep coming back. “Tourists who come for lunch, always come back for dinner,” says Levor. The dedication is due to a list of unique fresh fruit martinis, as well as a menu that uses ingredients picked from The Harbor Grill’s very own fresh herb garden, grown right outside the restaurant. They offer live music nightly, and a Sunday champagne breakfast. Join Photo by Pantea Ommi Mohajer them on Thursdays for oyster night, watching the sun set on the harbor while you enjoy “succulent oysters with a refreshing glass of wine.” Don’t forget to “Like” The Harbor Grill on Facebook. Fans of the page are frequently surprised with fun ways to win meal deals. Price Range: $6–$58 Payment: Cash, credit card

Reservations: Recommended on weekends Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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Josh Hart Project 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Talented blues artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Hart & Soul 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Oldies music at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Family Pajama Story Time 7 p.m. Reading event at the Dana Point Library. Wear your PJs. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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

tuesday

San Clemente Friends Of the Library Bookstore Silent Auction 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Books will be displayed in the library lobby case. Bids taken now through June 5 at the Friends Bookstore only. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.

SoCal WMA Open Mic Night 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The Worship Musicians Association invites musicians to an evening of music and praise hosted by Community Presbyterian Church. 32202 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano. Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips and whale watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com Ben Powell 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. Cheryl Silverstein & John Paul Keene 6 p.m.9 p.m. Jazz duo at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Will Heard 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

wednesday

Saddleback Big Band 7 p.m. Big band music concert at Saddleback College in McKinney Theatre. Tickets $7-$10. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

By Pantea Ommi Mohajer

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. DeBlois Milledge Band 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.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. Jared from Knockout 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

UPCOMING: APRIL 29 Tomorrow’s Artists Today 6 p.m. The 8th Annual San Clemente Student Art Exhibition opens at Casa Romantica featuring art work of students from local school. Admission $3 donation. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. California Wine Festival 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Annual two-day wine event with tastings, informative events, appetizers and more. Friday’s events at the RitzCarlton-Laguna Niguel. Saturday’s events are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Doheny State Beach. Tickets prices $65-$224. 800.797.7753, www.californiawinefestival.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com Page 19

AT THE MOVIES

Take You to Rio By Megan Bianco

To find and view a good computer animated family film that wasn’t distributed by Pixar or Dreamworks is few and far between. Especially when Dreamworks has released Antz (1998), Shrek (2001) and Megamind (2010), while Pixar has given birth to classic after classic with Toy Story (1995), A Bug’s Life (1998), Monsters Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003) and The Incredibles (2004). And yet, 20th Century Fox and Carlos Saldanha have managed to create one of the most memorable and visually stunning family features of the past year titled simply Rio. In this animal-oriented story, the protagonist is a domesticated blue macaw named quite fittingly, Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg). He is raised and loved by Minnesota bookworm, Linda (Leslie Mann) until one day a bird expert named Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro) from Brazil comes in search of him with the possibility of saving Blu’s species. Thinking it’s the right thing to do, Linda and Blu fly back to Rio de Janeiro in hopes of Blu mating with another rare (female) macaw named Jewel (Anne Hathaway). The only problem is, soon after arriving in Rio, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by bird smugglers to be sold for money. Naturally, Blu and Jewel scheme to escape, but there’s only one small problem: Blu is afraid of flying. Saldanha, previously known for directing the kids franchise Ice Age and Robots (2005), has chosen to go back to his upbringing with Rio, by setting it in his home country (with the aid of screenwriter Don Rhymer). And while the film is animated and produced though computer-generated imagery or CGI, it leaves Brazil looking gorgeous and as colorful as it can in reality. Eisenberg, Hathaway and Jemaine Clement bring their animal roles to life fully, and Jamie Foxx, George Lopez and Tracy Morgan bring the voices of comic relief to their characters and the film. This bird fest’s only flaw would be that it forces two out-of-place musical numbers in a movie that is already charming and entertaining on its own, visually. Nonetheless, Rio succeeds in being a pleasurable weekend view for fans of animation and South America. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Doggy Bag or Compost Pile? BY JONATHAN VOLZKE

Experimental program tests food-scrap recycling in South County restaurants.

Adele Lux, owner of Adele’s Café in San Clemente, shows off one of the food-waste collection bins. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

GOING GREEN The food-

scrap recycling program was one of the efforts cited when The South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce this month awarded CR&R its “Going Green” Award. CR&R converted its hauling fleet to clean-burning liquefied natural gas, officials said, and also spearheaded a bottle and can school recycling program that resulted in one school district receiving approximately $59,000 from CR&R for their collection efforts. For more information, see www. socchambers.com

sed to be that the food you didn’t finish at a restaurant went home in a doggy bag or straight into the eatery’s trashcans. But now, depending on where you’re dining, those uneaten scraps could end up in a mountain of compost 150 miles away and maybe even ultimately help grow the food you’ll eat on another night out. Participating restaurants in eight Orange County cities—including Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano—and the unincorporated areas served by CR&R Waste and Recycling Services have joined in a yearlong experiment to keep food waste out of landfills. Just like the push to recycle paper, aluminum and glass, officials are studying the logistics, costs and practicality of turning food waste into compost. Every city in California is required to divert at least 50 percent of all its waste away from landfills. A restaurant, on average, disposes of more than 50 tons of organic waste every year. Californians overall throw away more than 5 millions tons of food scraps each year, said Maria Lazaruk, CR&R’s environmental manager. Funded by a $400,000 grant from the county, the participating restaurants in the Stanton-based trash hauler’s program kept close to 1,000 tons of food scraps out of county landfills in the past 12 months, Lazaruk said. Dana Point restaurants participating included the Ritz Carlton, St. Regis and Salt Creek Grille, while San Clemente’s participants included Adele’s Café, The Fishermans Restaurant and Tommy’s Family Restaurant. In San Juan Capistrano, the facilities recycling food scraps were a little more diverse and included Farm to Market, a grocery market with a deli, El Campeon

On the Cover

pecial thanks to San Clemente-based artist and surfer Drew Brophy for providing the Green Issue cover art. Brophy has been a professional artist for more than 20 years and currently works out of his studio in San Clemente’s Los Molinos District. Through hard work and dedication—as well as the help of his wife and partner Maria—Brophy has become worldrenowned for putting his lively and colorful work on everything from clothing and shoes to guitars and surfboards. The cover art was inspired by a song Brophy heard at the April 17 Earth Day event at Panhe—a former village and still sacred site for Acjachemen/Juaneño Band of Mission Indians in the San Mateo Creek bed. “The Acjachemen Indians spoke of how their songs have echoed in San Mateo Creek for hundreds of years,” said Brophy. “I imagined the land as it once was, in all its glory, and how the tribal speaker said ‘the land

Drew Brophy. Courtesy photo

must be happy to hear these songs again.’” To learn more about Brophy and see more of his art, log on to his website at www. drewbrophy.com. —Andrea Swayne

Mexican restaurant, El Adobe and Casa de Amma, a live-in facility for adults with special needs. Since the program started, Dana Point restaurants have diverted 272.38 tons of food scraps, San Clemente 109.80 tons and Capistrano 157.97 tons, Lazaruk said. Also in the program: Two public schools, Ladera Ranch Middle School and Chaparral Elementary School, also in Ladera. Other restaurants started the program but dropped out. It doesn’t take much to be in the program, said Marcos Costas, general manager at Salt Creek Grille. Participating restaurants are given additional collection cans to keep inside the restaurants, and employees sort the waste among traditional recyclables such as glass and paper, refuse and the food. CR&R picks up the food scraps twice a week, Costas said. The food-recycling cans are lime green. “The restaurant’s been open 15 years, so there was 15 years of habits,” Costas said. “I posted signs where employees punch in for work and put them up where they get information on the daily specials … it took a little bit to get the muscle memory down, but CR&R made it so easy on me.” Costas said the food-scrap recycling

didn’t cause any problems. “It’s one of those things you can be proud of for doing, but if I felt it was causing any kinks in the armor operationally, we wouldn’t participate,” Costas said. “It’s not, so we’ve never been prouder.” Reyes Gallardo, general manager at El Adobe in Capistrano, agreed the program was easy on the restaurant, made famous as one of Richard Nixon’s favorites. When the scraps leave the restaurants, they are trucked more than 150 miles to Thermal, the home of California Bio-mass, which has permits that allow it create 140,000 tons of compost a year, said Michael J. Hardy, one of “The Hardy Boys” who founded Bio-Mass with his brother in 1991. The food scraps don’t add much value to the compost Bio-Mass creates from the manure and other waste it composts because it is so high in nitrogen, Hardy said. But the sheer mass amounts of compost created by Bio-Mass means the food scraps are “like a needle in a haystack” and don’t hurt it, either. But Bio-Mass charges CR&R to take in the waste, then charges customers—most large agricultural operations—for the compost it creates, too. The process of taking those food scraps (Continued)

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(Continued) and turning them into compost takes about 13 weeks. Upon arrival, the waste is chopped up. Again, because of the huge amounts of materials being mixed, Bio-Mass can blend in dairy scraps and meat products—materials backyard composters can’t work with because they take so long to break down they can pose a health hazard. The materials are molded into windrows on the 80-acre Bio-Mass property, and turned by machines. Regulations call for monitoring to ensure the material reaches at least 132 degrees for 15 days to kill off harmful bacteria, Hardy said. Although permitted for 140,000 tons a year, Bio-Mass is doing about 70,000. That’s enough to put it in the top half of compost companies in the state, but leaves plenty of room for the food-waste programs to expand. “Our ambition is to keep moving these products forward,” Hardy said. For now, it’s working without the Vintage Steakhouse in Capistrano. Vintage is one of those that withdrew from the program, said Matthew Timmes, one of the owners. While the Vintage owners ﬁgured out how to handle the lime green food recycling bins in the restaurant, the eatery’s outside trash bin areas

were too crowded. “Space wise, it was a challenge,” Timmes said. Still, he added, Vintage—green in another way because it grows basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, onions and mints in an herb garden in front of the restaurant—would be happy to rejoin the program in the future. They, and all restaurants, might have to in the future, Lazaruk said. The pilot program is determining how much the program costs CR&R to operate, and in the future the hauler will work with cities to determine how the program can be implemented with minimal impact on ratepayers, such as charging less for the food scraps than for non-recyclable waste. But with the changes in participating restaurants, the tonnage generated in the pilot program was less than expected, she said, and the equipment costs a little higher than expected. Those lessons are spurring CR&R to ask the county to extend the program past its original end date this month to November. That will allow them to better nail down their costs and get more feedback from restaurant owners. “We don’t want this program to go away,” Lazaruk said. Neither does Adele Lux. The lifelong San Clemente resident owns Adele’s Café at the San Clemente Inn, where she recycles so much—glass, papers, cooking oils and now food waste—that she foresees a day when she might not send anything off to a landﬁll. “My customers appreciate it,” she said. “But this is where I live, and that ocean is where I swim. It all makes a difference.”

Guerilla Gardeners BY ANDREA SWAYNE

atricia and Tom Southern live on La Ventana atop the bluff overlooking the Pacific at the corner of Coast Highway and Camino Capistrano. Situated at the border of San Clemente and Capistrano Beach, this corner is heavily traveled by both locals and visitors and, until recently, was nothing great to look at. Patricia decided to do something about it. “I got tired of seeing this area looking so bad, full of trash and looking like an abandoned lot,” said Patricia, who with Tom began cleaning up the corner. “We really wanted to improve our community so we started by planting plumeria cuttings from our garden and picking up the trash. Little by little, we have been planting wildflower seeds and adding drought resistant and native plants to help with erosion and make this corner a beautiful part of our neighborhood.” Those original plumeria cuttings, placed there about two years ago, took hold and the Southerns were encouraged to keep going. “A couple of neighbors saw what was happening on the corner but didn’t know it was us, said Patricia. “When they figured it out, some of them joined in to help. It has become a pride of neighborhood type of movement,” she said. Tom admitted that when Patricia first approached him with the idea of what she wanted to do, he was resistant. The lot

Patricia and Tom Southern work on beautifying the bluff face at the corner of Coast Highway and Camino Capistrano. Photo by Andrea Swayne

was in really sad shape and looked like a huge undertaking, he said. Now the duo, along with help from a few others, have brought that eyesore of a corner from a patch of crumbly, clumpy dirt riddled with trash to a colorful and beautiful corner of the world. “It’s called guerilla gardening, and I’ve really gotten into it,” said Tom. “This is a pretty big movement in cities all over the country and it works here too. In Los Angeles folks are beautifying vacant lots, planting near the ﬂood control channels and turning ugly little pieces of dirt into beautiful gardens. All of this is being done completely by volunteers “on the sly” at no cost—aside from a bit of elbow grease—with cuttings and offshoots from existing gardens. We are hoping that this inspires others to see what they can do to improve their own neighborhoods.”

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“Take care of the earth, and she will take care of you.” We see this saying on pillows and horseshoes, but how often do we see it in our lives? Take a walk through our Home Green Home, for tips on how to take better care of the earth we live on, in the hopes that she will take care of us, and our children for generations to come.

Solar panels not only help reduce the effects of global warming, but also offer an alternative source of energy. “They generate electricity at a very cost effective rate compared to your traditional utility company, and they are the best source of alternative energy,” says Donn Reese, CEO of Living Green Inc., a San Clemente based company, which offers energy solutions. “Solar panels will last as long as your home. They are an investment in your home that will last not just months, but years,” says Reese. Go to www.livinggreenincsc.com for more information. Rainbow Sandals had solar panels installed on their ofﬁces last October, and “now they’re kicking in gear for summer,” says Pat Huber. They not only try to be a more eco-friendly company by recycling and conserving energy, but they believe people can “save the earth by making and using products that last.” You can ﬁnd those products at www.rainbowsandals.com.

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An energy calculator on the San Diego Gas & Electric web site, www.sdge. com, lets you see how much electricity everyday appliances use. One hour per week with your hair dryer can total up to 62 kWh per year, which translates into $12 per year. Visit their site for more calculating fun, and ﬁnd ways you can save energy and money.

Harvesting rainwater is an ancient practice, ﬁnding its way back into our modern society, due to the rising price of water, as well as use restrictions drought has placed on many US cities. For more information on Rain Catchment Systems, call Eco-Space Green Pro Services at 949.218.5900

Plastic Habitat Gardens

What’s the big deal about plastic? According to the Surfrider Foundation, and their Rise Above Plastic mission, “plastics do not biodegrade, instead they photodegrade-breaking down under the exposure of the sun’s ultraviolet rays, into smaller and smaller pieces…virtually every piece of plastic that was ever made still exists in some shape or form.” Rise Above Plastic’s mission is “to reduce the impacts of plastics in the marine environment by raising awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and by advocating for a reduction of single-use plastics and the recycling of all plastics.” Visit www.surfrider.org for more information.

You might love tropical plants, but they’re hard to grow in the desert. Habitat gardens are designed around your environment, making the best use of what you have, to grow what you can. The use of native, drought tolerant plants means you save on water, while giving back to the ecosystem what it needs most to ﬂourish. Visit the California Native Plant Society at www.cnps.org for more information on your habitat.

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You can save 5,000-50,000 gallons of water annually by following these simple steps: • Convert sprinklers in your lawn to rotating nozzles, and sprinklers in you planters to drip irrigation. • Replace old toilets and clothes washer with high-efﬁciency models. • Fix leaking faucets, pipes and sprinkler systems immediately. For more tips on how to save visit www.san-clemente.org

Why compost? According to www.compostguide. com, a blog designed to help you understand why and how to compost, “Landfills are brimming, and new sites are not likely to be easily found. For this reason there is an interest in conserving existing landfill space and in developing alternative methods of dealing with waste.” By using your reusable waste, you not only save landfill space, but save your garden too. Replacing your fertilizer with compost “improves soil fertility and stimulates healthy root development in plants,” explains compostguide.com

According to census data, around 75 percent of commuters in the US drive alone. That’s a lot of cars, leading to a lot of gas use and pollution. Carpooling offers a solution. Why share? The folks at www.erideshare. com have a few good reasons: “Driving is stressful. Socializing is good for you.” The website offers resources for people who are interested in sharing a ride to work, in order to save money and the environment.

Kick the Battery, Get a Bucket. BY JONATHAN VOLZKE

For the Love of Butterflies BY ANDREA SWAYNE

C Waste & Recycling is giving each customer who visits one of Orange County’s four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers from Tuesday through Friday, April 19 to 23, a battery bucket. “The buckets are a great reminder to do the right thing with your batteries,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Campbell. “Batteries contain hazardous materials and don’t belong in the landﬁll. The bucket is a reminder to properly dispose of your batteries. Having the bucket in your home makes proper

disposal convenient.” To get the Earth Day reward, residents need only bring some household hazardous waste to one of the centers for proper disposal. Centers are located in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine and San Juan Capistrano. Once the bucket is full of batteries, residents bring the bucket to a collection center. The batteries are properly removed and the residents take the bucket back home to ﬁll again. The closest collection center is in San Juan Capistrano, at 32250 La Pata Avenue, south of Ortega. See www.oclandﬁlls.com for more details.

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T A tagged Monarch butterﬂy is seen at San Clemente State Park. Photo by Andrea Swayne

an Clemente State Park Interpreter Cryssie Brommer led the charge last Earth Day to beautify the park by creating a gardening program aimed at reintroducing native plant species that attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds to the area. Since then, volunteer gardeners from the San Clemente Garden Club, San Clemente High School Environmental Club, city residents, park visitors and others have cultivated and cared for what has become known as the Butterfly Trail pollinator gardens just inside the campground entrance. A group of about 100 volunteers gathered at the park on April 16 to continue work on the gardens and clean up the area in honor of Earth Day and see some of the butterflies the plants have been attracting. “This year’s Earth Day grant allowed us to add a live butterfly exhibit in addition to planting 300 new plants focusing on a different bed in the Butterfly Trail pollinator gardens,” said Kris Ethington, San Clemente Garden Club Junior Gardener Program Chair. “These native butterflies will be released into the park that now, through the help of volunteers, has everything they need to continue their life cycle.” The butterfly tent allowed park visitors to get an up close look at the butterflies and learn about the plants the habitat restoration project is using to attract them to the gardens. Once inside the tent, people were allowed to attract the butterflies to land on them with fresh cut oranges. Monarchs, Mourning Cloaks, Painted Ladies, West Coast

Ladies fluttered around often landing on those eager to have a closer look at them. Visitors also got a chance to see the butterfly life cycle from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to flight. Visitors were surprised to see tiny tags with a phone number printed on them attached to the outside wing of some of the Monarchs in the tent. The tags were part of a study that began last November to track and monitor Monarch butterflies as they either pass by San Clemente on their annual migration or establish a home in the park. “There are two taggings going on here,” said Ethington. “My daughter Dani is doing one study to tag and test butterflies for OE—a protozoan parasite that is a predator affecting butterfly health—in the park and other gardens in San Clemente.” The first tagging program, started last fall, will continue to monitor the migrating butterflies that stop here and migrant populations to answer questions such as: Where do San Clemente-born butterflies go and do they have a greater or lesser incidence of OE infection than the migrant butterflies? “They can live with OE. It doesn’t eliminate them but it does affect reproduction, Kris said. To learn how you can volunteer, or for more information about interpretive programs at San Clemente State Park, log on to www.calparks.org. To find out more about the volunteer work of the San Clemente Garden Club, visit www.sanclementegardenclub.com.

his May, Saddleback Memorial Hospital in San Clemente will go live with their Electronic Medical Records system as part of a federal program designed to make the offices of all medical care providers paperless by 2014. The San Clemente hospital will be the final facility in the MemorialCare System to complete the process, and among only 10 percent of hospitals nationwide, according to data on the American Medical Association website, to put the program in place since former President George W. Bush established the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology position in 2004. The position was designed to help implement the move toward paperless medical offices, with a deadline set for 2014, putting Saddleback years ahead of the game. The AMA suggests the high cost of the transfer prevented many from making the switch faster. On average, an EMR system can cost about $20,000, making the cost of transferring high, and the financial benefits few. Financial problems can also arise should medical care providers not meet the dead-

line. Medical facilities that do not meet EMR system standards by 2015 will have their Medicare funding reduced. “An EMR system is essentially a patient’s health history and medical information stored in electronic, rather than paper format,” said Elisabeth Seznov of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. According to a news release by Seznov, the network is highly secure and easily accessible to healthcare providers, making it easier for medical professionals to share a patient’s pertinent files, in order to help them faster and more efficiently. Electronic health records also reduce the amount of paper being used by medical offices, replacing the endless walls of paper files often seen behind the receptionist’s desk at doctor’s offices, with electronic files instead. According to Seznov, transferring to electronic files not only makes it faster and easier for doctors to access a patient’s medical history, but also reduces the amount of paper being used, and the space those expired files can take up in landfills. The transfer to EMR systems makes it easier for people to lead healthier lives, while making the earth a healthier place as well.

What do you do to make every day Earth Day? BY ANDREA SWAYNE

I make it a point to get outside to enjoy and appreciate this beautiful place we live in. My family and I all do our best to recycle and to avoid single-use coffee cups and water bottles. We all carry our own reusable CamelBak water bottles. —PETER SODERIN, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

We use the Brita water filter system after realizing how many plastic water bottles we were going through in a day. We were surprised at how easy it is and how much money we save. And the water tastes great, too. —LARRY LANDES, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

I take an hour-long walk around Dana Point every day and pick up trash along the way. I also make it a point to volunteer for local cleanup, restoration and planting projects. —ROBBIE ROBINSON, DANA POINT

By living the change that I think the Earth needs. I always think about my impact with everything that I do and I’m not afraid to tell others how they can lessen their negative impact on the environment. I also try to pass my passion on to my students at San Clemente High School. —LISA KERR, SAN CLEMENTE

When shopping for food, I try to buy only free-range, humanely treated animal products at stores like Marbella Farmers Market and locally grown organic produce at South Coast Farms and everyday groceries at a mainstream grocery store. It takes a little extra effort to shop at three stores but it is worth it. Oh, and when shopping, I take my own reusable shopping bags. —MAGGIE LANDES, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

I separate the recyclables like bottles and cans at home, and I try to pick up trash in my neighborhood. In Boy Scouts we do beach cleanups, too.

I retired from teaching in June and this year I helped Marblehead Elementary School start their own garden. Just a few days ago we counted our 625th student planting in the garden. I also volunteer in the State Park butterﬂy habitat project. —STEPHANIE ANFINSON, SAN CLEMENTE

—TROY NUEVA, 10, SAN CLEMENTE

I try to set a good example for my son by recycling, use Earth-friendly products, avoiding polystyrene foam; things like that. I am also very concerned about stopping the practice of killing sharks for their fins. I went to Monterey recently for a speaking engagement on the subject. Shark fin soup sells for over $100 a bowl in Asia and an estimated 100,000 sharks a year are killed. It is an incredibly cruel practice where fishermen catch a shark, cut off the fin, and then throw it back to die. —JIM SERPA, DOHENY STATE BEACH SUPERVISING RANGER

I make my own homemade soaps and together with a friend of mine, make bags and purses out of recycled packaging. Also, I recycle everything I can at home. —TERI HIRASUNA, SAN CLEMENTE

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On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake

Should Women Lose Weight Before Dating? I n the 17 years I’ve written about dating and relationships, I’ve learned that the most incendiary topic a male journalist can tackle is anything having to do with a woman’s weight. The issue came up On Life and Love After 50 again this week when By Tom Blake Cynthia wrote, “I am, 56, divorced and haven’t been on a date in 10 years. I need to lose at least 55 pounds. Do you recommend I do that before I try to meet someone?” Frankly, I’m a chicken when it comes to voicing my opinion on weight loss and single women because it always gets me in trouble; women are sensitive about their weight. So, I take the easy way out and seek the opinions of women. The weight loss advice pill is easier to swallow when it comes from women instead of me. Here are some of their opinions on Cynthia’s weightto-date issue. Jennifer, Irvine, said: “Prior to re-entering the dating world, Cynthia should lose the weight and do whatever else is needed to maximize her appearance. Is she flabby and in need of better muscle tone? Is she saggy and wrinkly and in need of a face lift? Is she gray and needs to color her hair? Are her clothes flattering and up-to-date or does she need a new wardrobe? “A good appearance will help her put her best foot forward in the dating world. The No. 1 turnoff for men is an overweight woman. When I look at the senior women who have been unable to find a partner, I mainly see a collection of women who are overweight or physically unattractive for one reason or another.” Can you imagine if those rather direct words had come from me? I’d be deep in the dog house with women who are weightsensitive. Jennifer continued, “Women can rant and San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

The subject of weight loss is often taboo for women re-entering the dating scene but well worth discussing. File photo

rave all they like about the superficiality of appearance, but looks remain the first thing that men notice. To deny this is to fly in the face of reality. Men have been this way all their lives, and they remain that way well into old age. Going back into the dating world is a lot like going back into the job market. First impressions are often critically important. “I suggest Cynthia get more active in local activities. She should get out of the house at least three nights or days a week. She should find a weight-loss program and join an exercise program. She should join clubs and groups that do things she likes to do. Becoming an active, involved person will make her more interesting to people of both sexes.” Charli, Tustin, said: “I was 72 when I joined Weight Watchers last July and have lost 46 pounds, and I encourage Cynthia to get involved with this program

as it is amazing! I am so much thinner; it makes such a difference in my every day outlook. “I reached my goal weight in January. I look better, have so much more energy, went down six clothes sizes and am having fun shopping for a new wardrobe. I’m happy and even smile a lot more than before. “I’m at a point where I will go out with my gal friends and even go out by myself, which has been a very big step for me. I’m enjoying life so much more. Every day, I’m thankful that I finally realized I needed to do something for me and that was to be healthy. I am now more confident about meeting men.” Cheryl, Huntington Beach: “Her health and wellness is everything—perhaps a daily walking routine for starters.” Karen, Sherman Oaks: “I once weighed 275 pounds, now weigh 107. I agree about

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the weight being a top priority, because of health issues...plus the fact that she will feel better about herself and look much younger. “We all know about the dating roller coaster ride. Cynthia needs to be prepared, and realize that it is different today than 10 years ago.” Merijoe, said: “I’m a 51-year-old nurse; I suggest Cynthia definitely take care of herself before thinking of someone else. If I don’t feel at my best, it shows. If the weight is no issue to her, then rock on.” Sounds like most women feel Cynthia should wait to date until she loses weight. I agree, but just saying that will get me in trouble again. Reader comment: Carl, 59, Dana Point: “Women usually don’t venture out alone; there are often up to four out together. They talk to each other, dance together and don’t give much in the way of inviting a man to their table. If you approach them, they usually reject you, having to appear in control and selective. If you are a guy out alone, you appear to be a loser to women and on the prowl. “If you have a woman with you, you get the smiles and looks as if other women want to see if they can steal you away. “When you take a lady out on a nice date, rarely will she offer to split the tab or pay the tip. It says a lot about the character of a woman if she at least offers.” Tom’s comment: No wonder single guys stay home. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC Tom Blake is a San Clemente resident and Dana Point business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged dating. To read Tom’s previous columns, see www. FindingLoveAfter50.com 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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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

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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

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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

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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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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 B Construction 949.481.8444 Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR HOME IMPROVEMENT 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net leslielowe82@gmail.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish OC Tykes 949.429.1714 The Cooper Company General Contractor Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Bankruptcy Attorneys Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 HOME LOANS OFFICE FURNITURE License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.brucehuttonconstruction.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com www.southcoastfurniture.com

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

Beauty Supply

Del Mar Beauty Supply 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

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

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

COSMETICS

949.492.8180

Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

HOUSE SITTING 949.248.2868

Optometry

Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 Dentists INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, 949.498.9515 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Vignettes of Refinement www.seasideeyecare.com www.drericjohnson.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 PAINTING Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 949.492.1114 www.roomswithavu.com DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

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

CARPET

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

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

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

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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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INTERIOR DESIGN

Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com www.nminteriordesign.com

ELECTRICAL

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

CARPET & FLOORING

949.683.4972

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

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

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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

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

Restaurants

949.498.6204

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

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

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

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

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

SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com

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

SKINCARE A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com

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

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

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

TERMITES Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com

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

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

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

WEBSITE DESIGN San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

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

Psychologists

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/RESTORATION

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

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 mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org

Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com Water Wise Irrigation The Cellar 949.492.3663 949.361.9656 Costa Verde Landscape 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias www.fixmypoolnow.com

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SC LIVING

March in May

The March of Dimes March for Babies

March of Dimes annual March for Babies a tradition for local mom By Pantea Ommi Mohajer San Clemente Times

WHY WALK?

alking for a cause has become somewhat of an American tradition. People participate in organized “walks for a cause” for many reasons. Five years ago, Carin Martin, a San Juan Capistrano resident and San Clemente business owner, found her reason in her son Rex. Since Rex’s first birthday in 2006, Martin has made the March of Dimes, March for Babies an annual event. On May 7, you too can walk to help save lives, when the March of Dimes’ will hold their largest fundraising event at Newport Coast’s Fashion Island. Rex was a premature baby, born at 28 weeks. He weighed one pound, seven ounces. “He probably should have been around 2-and-a-half pounds. He was really small, even for a preemie,” Carin recalls. A pregnant Carin woke up one day with horrible stomach pains. Doctors at Mission Hospital told her they were contractions. “I couldn’t tell the difference between contractions and the baby moving. I didn’t know what was happening.” She was sent home under strict bed rest orders. That night the stomach pains returned. They went back to the hospital, where the first doctor suggested it was indigestion. Then the high-risk doctor came in. “He knew exactly what it was, and exactly what he needed to do. They had to take the baby out right away.” Carin was experiencing HELLP Syndrome, a life threatening obstetric complication. In short, the baby releases toxins into the mother, making her blood pressure skyrocket and her white blood cell count plummet, among other things. In most cases, early symptoms allow doctors to prepare. In Carin’s case, her symptoms didn’t show until the syndrome was in full force. The doctor who delivered Rex told Carin she needed to thank her pre-natal doctor. Knowing she was at risk for a premature birth, her doctor gave Carin steroid shots in the weeks prior to her having had Rex. “She told me she had, the week following Rex’s delivery, delivered a child whose mother was not given steroid shots. That child didn’t survive.” Robert Kacer, a board member for the Orange County chapter of March for Babies, says the life-saving value pre-natal care provides is exactly why he walks. “I am blessed to have two healthy kids. My wife had a lot of pre-natal care. That’s one of the things we want to promote through this.” For the Kacers, the walk is a family event. “I bring my kids, my wife, my dogs. Last year, we all walked the course together. It’s a great time out there.” San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

Money raised by volunteers supports community programs aimed at helping expectant mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies. Funds are also put toward research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. Since 1970 the march has raised $2 billion. • 543,000 babies, or 1 in 8, are born prematurely each year. • Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns. • Premature babies cost ten times more than healthy babies.

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT Clockwise from top: Carin Martin with her son Rex, now 5 years old; Rex’s baby clothes next to a standard sized Blackberry cellular phone. Photos by Pantea Ommi Mohajer Rex in the NICU, wearing his dad’s wedding band as a bracelet. Courtesy photo

“I am blessed to have two healthy kids. My wife had a lot of pre-natal care. That’s one of the things we want to promote through this.” —Robert Kacer The event falls on Rex’s birthday weekend, making the walk, for Carin, a celebration of her son’s life. Many people who walk share similar success stories. Still, many others walk in memory of a lost child. “I wasn’t prepared for that, and I give them a lot of credit for being able to do what they do,” she said. Carin knows she has many people to thank for Rex’s survival. “I was very lucky because I had very good insurance,” she said. Maternity care can be costly and add premature complications to that, such as extended hospital care and emergency heart surgeries and the costs are even higher. Carin says she is grateful to her doctor Kurt Miller, Mission Hospital, CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) and all its Neo-natal Intensive

Care Unit (NICU) nurses. Carin is close friends with one nurse in particular, Jenn Shay. “She was pregnant when Rex was in the NICU. Jenn told me that every time Rex cried, her son Reilly would kick,” said Carin. “Rex and Reilly are great friends now.” A year and a half ago, that very nurse gave birth to premature triplets. They all survived. “Jenn paid it forward as a NICU nurse,” said Carin with a smile. “I try to pay it back by walking in the March for Babies every year and by spreading the word about the good work of the March of Dimes.” To sign up to walk in the March for Babies, log on to www.marchforbabies. org. SC

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March for Babies iPhone app home screen. Courtesy photo

A March for Babies iPhone application has been introduced for use by registered online March for Babies participants on the go. Get the app for free in the iTunes® store. Users can manage both online and offline donations, get up to date news from the March for Babies website and Twitter, update personal stories, send donation, follow-up and thank you emails and more. Source: Marchforbabies.org

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5 BEST BETS BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

BOYS LACROSSE

Kennedy vs. Tritons, San Clemente High April 23, 11 a.m.

Wolverines vs. Tritons, San Clemente High April 26, 3:30 p.m.

Diablos vs. Tritons, San Clemente High April 26, 5:30 p.m.

The boys hit the ﬁeld at home to take on Kennedy High School in a nonleague bout that’s sure to provide plenty of weekend entertainment. Info: www.sctritons.com

The Lady Tritons are hoping to stay ahead of the curve as the girls host Aliso Niguel in an important league game.

San Clemente gets back to South Coast League action as the Tritons take on Mission Viejo at home. Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • Both

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Both levels went

levels recently participated in two track and field meets, the first against Tesoro on April 14, followed by solid performances at the Orange County Track & Field Championships on April 16. For the varsity boys at the OC Championships, Alex Alvarez (22.66) finished 10th in the 200, Oscar Munson (6-6) took first in the high jump and Kyle Murphy (50-10) finished eighth in the shot put. The varsity girls ended up earning an 86-44 win against Tesoro sweeping the mile and the 400. First place winners were Melissa Eisele in the 1600, Coley Page in the 100 and 300 hurdles, Amelia Claud in the 400, Ally Lynn in the 100 and 200, Sara Kebede in the 800, Emma Hutchinson in the discus and shot put, Christina Bagan in the pole vault and Samantha Gruzdis in the long jump and the triple jump. At the OC Championships, Jessica Erickson took third in the 400, Kyleigh Brown, Natalie Sussman, Brittney Thornton and Mikail Tudor took third in the 4x100m, Ali Palmer finished eighth in the 1600, Melissa Eisele took fourth in the 3200 and Sara Kebede took second in the 800. Both levels went on to face Capo Valley on Thursday, April 21. Next 7 days: April 28 vs. *Laguna Hills, 2:45 p.m.

on to face Aliso Niguel on April 12 with the boys varsity team losing 86-82, while the girls varsity team also losing 121-49. And earlier this month the girls diving team had several of its athletes qualify for CIF as each diver scored well over 300 points. Next 7 days: April 26 at *Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.

BASEBALL • The Tritons (0-6 SCL, 11-9) dropped a pair

San Clemente Times April 21–27, 2011

Info: www.losangeles.angels. mlb.com

1-7) had a tough time getting a jump on Tesoro as San Clemente went on to lose 13-2 at home on April 15 to its formidable opponent. Next 7 days: April 22 at Mater Dei, 5:30 p.m.; April 26 at *Mission Viejo, 5:30 p.m.

By David Zimmerle

an impressive 8-6 win against San Juan Hills on April 12 as the girls took in only its second South Coast League game of the season. San Juan Hills led 3-2 heading into the fi fth

Before embarking on a road trip, the Angels will wrap its three-game series with the Oakland As.

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons (1-5 SCL,

Triton Report

SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (2-1 SCL, 9-7-2) posted

Still the frontrunner to ﬁnish ﬁrst in league, the Tritons have their foot on the gas and are looking to make another statement in this one.

BASEBALL

A’s vs. Angels, Angel Stadium April 27, 4:05 p.m.

Info: www.sctritons.com

S a n C le m e n te

of South Coast League games to rival Dana Hills, losing 2-0 to the Dolphins on April 13, followed by another 8-0 shutout loss on April 15. In the first game against the Dolphins, San Clemente was held scoreless through seven innings, while Dana Hills posted one run in the bottom of the first inning and another run in the bottom of the fourth inning to seal the win. Neko Tortarolo and Braden Riddle each went 1for-3 from the plate, while Adam Anawalt took the loss from the mound giving up two runs off three hits throughout five innings. In the second game against Dana, the Tritons fared no better as the Dolphins held a 5-0 lead after two innings before turning it on for three more runs in the top of the seventh inning. Mike Erb and Christian Knauer each went 1-for-3 from the plate, while Riddle got the start from the mound giving up four earned runs off six hits after four innings pitched. On an up note, the Tritons were able to edge Foothill 11-10 while on the road against the Knights on April 16. All tied up at 8-8 after four innings, the Tritons poured it on in the sixth outscoring Foothill 3-2 in this pivotal inning. Knauer went 3-for-3 on the day, leading the team with five RBI and three runs scored. Erb and Cody Maples also scored three runs apiece with Maples sparking San Clemente’s offensive production with two doubles on the day. D.J. Hyland, Nathan Tully and Cheatham Justin each saw time from the mound with Hyland leading the inning count with three innings pitched. Tully and Justin each gave up four earned runs with Hyland letting one runner round the bases off three hits. Next 7 days: April 23 vs. Kennedy/OC Tourney, 11 a.m.; April 27 at *Tesoro, 3:15 p.m.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Wolverines vs. Tritons, San Clemente High April 26, 6:15 p.m.

SCHS divers (from left) Makena Chamoures, Carlye Townsend and Kianna Mourer. Courtesy of Gayle Kebede

inning before San Clemente erupted for six runs in the bottom of the fi fth, which was ultimately enough offense production to stave off its opponent from a rally. Kailey McCasland doubled in the third and fi fth inning while Summer Secrest also had a double in the fi fth. Secrest also took the win from the circle on the game. San Clemente then went on to lose 5-0 to Dana Hills on April 14 with the Lady Dolphins rolling to victory in the shutout win. Secrest took the loss from the mound and could not get any help from the offense to help spark a comeback. Next 7 days: April 22 at Mission Viejo, 3:30 p.m.; April 26 vs. *Aliso Niguel, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • The Tritons (4-2 SCL, 8-4) took it to Tesoro in league play beating a tough Titan squad by the final score of 11-9 on April 14. San Clemente next faced Great Oak on the road in non-league action on Tuesday, April 19. Next 7 days: April 26 vs. *Mission Viejo, 5:30 p.m.; April 28 at *Dana Hills, 5:30 p.m. Page 34

BOYS GOLF • The Tritons (1-4 SCL, 1-9) went on to

beat El Toro 219-230 on April 14 as Kevin Allen led San Clemente on the round shooting a one over 37 to medal on the day. San Clemente next faced Capo Valley on Tuesday, April 19 and lost 189-206 to the Cougars. The team then faced Capo at Talega on Thursday, April 21. Next 7 days: April 26 vs. *Aliso Niguel, 2 p.m.; April 28 vs. *Aliso Niguel at Bella Collina, 2 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS • After facing Trabuco Hills on April 14,

the Tritons went on to hand Dana Hills its first South Coast League loss this season following a 10-8 win on Tuesday, April 19. The team next face Aliso Niguel on Thursday, April 21. Next 7 days: April 28-30 at Ojai Tennis Tourney, TBA

BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons (4-1 SCL, 14-4)

rolled past Dana Hills 3-0 on April 12 before slamming Laguna Hills in a 3-1 loss on April 14. On Tuesday, April 19, the boys made it three in a row beating Capo Valley 3-0. Next 7 days: April 26 vs. Aliso Niguel, 6:15 p.m.; April 28 at *Tesoro, 6:15 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School preps for golf tournament The 5th Annual Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Golf Tournament will be held at the beautiful Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club in San Clemente on Friday May 6, 2011. This will be a rare opportunity to play the private Gary Player designed championship golf course. The event-filled day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with golfer registration followed by a putting contest. Golf will begin with a noon shotgun start as golfers enjoy a four-person scramble with lots of prize holes and special events. At 5:45 p.m. a helicopter golf ball drop, “Golf Balls From Heaven,” will be held followed by an awards dinner buffet and auction in the Bella Collina Dining Room. Cost per player is $145 and includes golf, cart, box lunch, on-course drinks, tee prize and awards dinner. Non-golfer dinner tickets will also be sold for $40 per person. For the helicopter golf ball drop following tournament play, the helicopter will hover and drop numbered golf balls toward a target. The three closest golf balls to the target will share in a cash prize based on the total numbers of golf balls sold. Golf balls are sold for $25 each or buy four and get one free. Participants need not be present to win. If you cannot play in the golf tournament there are many ways to participate like purchasing golf balls for the helicopter ball drop, attend the dinner and auction after the golf tournament, providing auction prizes and sponsoring a tee box or another sponsor opportunity. For more information or to obtain an entry form, visit www.olfgolf2011.dojiggy.com.

FENCING Barnett spears two firstplace trophies at Super Youth Competition Earlier this month, the city of Houston hosted the final Super Youth Competition of the 2010-11 fencing season. Hundreds of youth fencers from around the country competed in sabre, foil, and epee at the Salle Mauro Competition held at Rice University. San Clemente’s Mary Barnett, a sixth-grader at Vista Del Mar Middle School, ended up taking (From left) Fencers Mary Barnett, Lauren Kim, Joelle home two first place trophies. Williams and Hailey Gillen participated in a competition In a very close gold medal bout, at Rice University in Houston. Courtesy photo Barnett edged out Texas fencer Lauren Kim for first in Y12 women’s sabre. Barnett also met Kim once again in the y14 gold medal bout, where Barnett prevailed 15-9. Mackenna Lamphere, an eighth-grader at Aliso Viejo Christian School, also medaled in the y14 Women’s Sabre event taking fifth place. Both Barnett and Lamphere are nationally ranked fencers who train together with coach Nick Dinu at Laguna Fencing Center in Laguna Hills.

Central Juniors San Clemente Black team won their April 16 game. Courtesy photo

Central Juniors SC Black on a roll, Triton Challenger little league team plays with heart at murphy field game The Central Juniors San Clemente Black put up another win against Central SC Red on Saturday, April 16. Tanner Brubaker pitched three innings with no earned runs and Jordan Fitzgerald threw two scoreless innings. Connor Dand knocked out hits for a triple and two singles, Michael Karahalios got a double and a single and Noah Dyer singled twice to help seal the 10-2 victory. Central Black is currently in first place, boasting an 11-1 overall record. This SCLL Juniors team, managed by Tom Scarlata and coached by Kevin Dand, Stan Wendzel and Mike Ybarra, will be one to watch as Tournament Of Champions fast approaches. In the Challenger Division between San Clemente and Irvine, plenty of passion and heart were displayed among players and fans alike as the Little League Majors Division Angels and Red Sox served as player assistants to the two teams at Murphy Field last Saturday. The SCLL Triton Challenger team, managed by Matt Flowers, took on the Irvine Little League Challenger team and brought fans from both sides to their feet.

DIVING

SOFTBALL Gold Rush takes down Cherry Bombers with late game heroics The SC Gold Rush and the Cherry Bombers played an exciting game on Saturday, April 16 as the two top-ranked teams in the 8U Division squared off against one another. Sarah Newman, Mara Herrbach and Tatum Baasch pitched for the Gold Rush and Olivia Winters, Annie Larson and Stolle Erickson pitched for the Cherry Bombers. The game also saw two homeruns, one for each team (Sarah Newman-Gold Rush and Helena Skov-Cherry Bombers). And, Alex Gormick and Haley Brown made several great defensive plays including infield putouts. The Cherry Bombers jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first two innings with the Gold Rush finally coming back with six runs in the second and third innings. Pulling off the big win, it came down to the last inning of play with the Gold Rush sealing the victory in its last at-bat. Herrbach led off the inning with a triple followed up by the game-winning hit by Emme Buhl.

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Divers Haley Farnsworth with teammate Matt Casillas (14/15 boys regional champion) competed in the regional USA Diving championship. Courtesy photo

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Farnsworth wins regional championship San Clemente’s Haley Farnsworth, a seventhgrader at Bernice Ayer Middle School, competed last month in the USA Diving Region 9 Championship in Scottsdale, Ariz., winning the 14/15 girls 1-and 3-meter springboard events, and earning a spot at the West National Championship in Lubbock, Texas in April. Farnsworth not only brought home gold for her team, the Mission Viejo Nadadores, but also posted the top score in the country on her 1-meter event, helping the Nadadores win the overall team championship. Other San Clemente divers that participated included Crown Valley Divers Caleb Dixon (12/13 boys) who placed third on both 1-and 3-meter, and Kianna Mourer (14/15 girls) who placed third on 1meter and eighth on 3-meter. Mission Viejo Nadadores divers Paige Gohr (12/13 girls) placed ninth on 1-meter and 13th on 3-meter, while Abigail Murphy (12/13 girls) 13th on 1-meter and 20th on 3-meter.

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SC SURF

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Grom of the WEEK Madi Swayne Age: 16, San Clemente High School For Earth Day we wanted to highlight a local surfer who is passionate about the environment and makes a concerted effort to volunteer, educate and lobby for change. SCHS senior Madi Swayne, fits that bill. As founder and president of the Surfrider Foundation Club and Environmental Club president, Madi has instituted many environmentally conscious changes among her peers both by example and through service programs. She introduced “Power Down Fridays” enlisting the help of faculty to use half the usual Madi Swayne. Photo by Andrea Swayne electricity in classrooms on Fridays. With fellow club members, she held several beach cleanups and hosted outreach booths to educate the public about the need to avoid single-use plastics. At one event, volunteers focused on picking up tiny pieces of polystyrene foam. Madi devised a method for accurately counting over 37,000 pieces of the stuff that poses such grave danger to wildlife who mistake it for food. She took her passion and data to speak at city council meetings in favor of the recently passed ban. Madi also traveled to Sacramento twice this year to lobby for the plastic bag ban movement gaining momentum in the state and the world. Next year she will be attending USC—on a full-tuition academic scholarship—to major in environmental science and pre-med. “I am, especially interested in the effects of environmental issues on global health,” she said.

La Buena Vida

BOARD SHORTS Bud Light Lime Surf Series Coming to San O, Ventura On April 4 Anheuser-Busch announced it has reached an agreement to title sponsor the Bud Light Lime Surf Series, a new ASP North American Specialty Event managed by IMG. The Bud Light Lime Surf Series will consist of two new events along the California coast in 2011, bringing together 32 top men and eight women to compete for more than $100,000 in total prize purse. The events will be held at Church Beach in San Onofre State Beach on Memorial Day weekend, and the Point in Ventura on Labor Day Weekend. “We want to focus on the athlete as much as the contest and the prize money,” said Benji Weatherly, member of the Bud Light Lime surf team and Surf Series Contest Manager. “We’re creating a platform to showcase athletes who may not compete as much as others—if they compete at all—but still remain some of the most recognized athletes in the sport.” See www.BudLightLimeSurfSeries.com.

By Christina Scannapiego San Clemente Times

an Clemente High School surfers are already a lucky bunch—and last year they got even luckier. SCHS alum, John Cooper, who has owned and operated the Costa Azul Adventure Resort for the past 20 years, has—for the second year in a row—brought San Clemente High surfers to San Pancho, Mexico to represent the resort at the second annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Classic. The event, which marked its second successful year as a highly anticipated contest venue for longboarders and SUPers—including an offshore SUP distance race—went off without a hitch on March 12 and 13. “We’re a local San Clemente business so we wanted to go directly to our high school,” said Pam Nagle, Costa Azul Adventure resort’s sales manager. They based their invitations on recommendations from surf coaches as well as seeing that potential riders met certain academic standards. “We were looking for talent in surfing but also for kids who did very well in school. Both had to be in place,” Nagle added. So this year Hallie Rohr, Hallie’s younger brother, Perry and Emmy Merrill returned—with Karina Rozunko as a new addition. They made the easy trek down to the little oasis found just north of Puerto Vallarta to join big names like Dana Point’s Chuck Patterson, Mary Osborne, Garrett McNamara and Julie Cox. Emmy Merrill, who placed second in the Women’s Open Pro Longboard Division last year, advanced to the semi finals in SUP as the only female competitor among some of the best men in the world and placed first in the 10k distance race for women (and beat half of the men while she was at it). “It was great to see her down there—a local San Clemente girl charging hard,” said Dana Point’s Chuck Patterson, one of last year’s defending champs. “She’s a multi-talented athlete and it was cool to see her shine amongst all the guys.” “Our kids held their own against some big names,” agreed Nagle. “We’re going to keep inviting them back.” Plus, the Punta Sayulita Foundation, the non-profit SC Times online video show San Clemente Times BoardShorts is an online collection of entertaining short films about surf-related themes. From thrilling action on the water to businesses and personalities, BoardShorts covers everything “making waves” in and around San Clemente. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com, click on “…more” below the VIDEOS screen and browse our collection of videos featuring the people, places and events that make up our rich surf community.

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Emmy Merrill and Chuck Patterson at Sayulita. Courtesy photo

organization focused on supporting various local community initiatives that puts on the event, donates funds to Reef Check (dedicated to the conservation of tropical coral and California rocky reefs) and Punta Sayulita Foundations. “The event was awesome. There were so many great athletes were down there and everyone who ran it did such a great job,” Chuck Patterson said. “Great people, delicious food—it was nice that local [San Clemente] kids got to share in that experience.” SC

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 58-62˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor+; Catalina: 8-14’ Poor+ Remarks: Easing South-Southwest groundswell is on tap Thursday, as a small combo of building Southwest groundswell and rebuilding Northwest windswell moves in on Friday. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is generally low, making for poor+ diving conditions. Short range: An easing South-Southwest groundswell prevails on Thursday good for 3-4’+(waist-shoulder high) surf at better breaks. Top exposures see a few slightly larger peaks around the correct tides. Shape is walled at the beach breaks with conditions clean in the morning. A new mix of Southwest groundswell and Northwest windswell takes over on Friday providing 2-3’+(kneechest high) surf. Long range: A decent sized Southwest groundswell prevails over the weekend. Better exposed breaks are good for 3-5’(waist-head high) surf on Saturday and Sunday with light morning winds out of the South looking likely. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

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California Surf Museum to Host Vintage Surf Swap Oceanside’s California Surf Museum and the California-based Longboard Collector Club are collaborating to bring a vintage surf swap meet to downtown Oceanside, Saturday, April 30 from 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meet will be held in the parking lot located just east of the California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way, behind the Sunshine Brooks Theatre at Pier View Way and Tremont Street. There is no admission fee and the public is welcome to browse and buy. There will be a range of prices and something for everyone, including vintage surfboards, photographs, magazines, posters, aloha shirts and much more. All proceeds from the California Surf Museum’s table will benefit the museum’s Archives and Collections Department. The museum will open early that day at 6 a.m. Free parking is available, one block west of the swap meet site on Cleveland Street. For more information call 760.721.6876 or log on to www.surfmuseum.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS April 23-24: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 10, Oceanside, Jetty May 3-7: 6.0 Lowers Pro, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles May 3-7: Oakley Pro Junior, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles May 7-8: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 9, San Diego, Pacific Beach Pier May 14-15: WSA Gatorade Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championship, San Onofre, Church Beach May 18-22: NSSA West Coast Championship, Huntington Beach, Pier May 21-22: Scholastic Surf Series Middle School State Championships, Oceanside, Harbor May 21-29: Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships, Peru June 16-18: NSSA National Interscholastic College, High School and Middle School Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek June 18-19: Surfing America USA Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier June 21-25: Surfing America USA Championships, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles June 25-July 3: Billabong ISA World Surfing Games, Panama, Play Venao June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier www.sanclementetimes.com