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Navy Cross Honors Marine Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan, who died serving in Afghanistan, is on track to receive the Navy Cross, the Navy’s highest honor E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

San Clemente residents Jim and Carla Hogan show a photo of their son Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan who died August 26, 2009 while serving with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in Afghanistan. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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San Clemente has 25 Employees who Earn More than $100,000

Meet the Masters Evolves as it Turns 25

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The awkward southbound Camino Capistrano off-ramp of the San Diego Freeway—so short that motorists often jam on their brakes to avoid an accident—is getting rebuilt in a $13.2 million project that begins soon. Prep work was scheduled to start this week on the CalTrans project, which will widen the San Juan Creek bridge to add a lane for the off-ramp, widen Camino Capistrano and add a sound wall on the west side of the freeway. Work is expected to be finished by mid-2013, CalTrans said. Beador Construction Company, Inc. of Corona is the project contractor. To prepare the construction staging area, the contractor will work for the first two weeks with traffic closures from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to place construction area signs, temporary K-rails and restripe. For more information, contact the District 12 Public Information Office at 949.724.2000 or visit the Caltrans website at www.dot.ca.gov.

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

Dana Point City Council, on Monday, voted unanimously to approve the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications to the land-side Implementation Plan (IP) phase of the $140-million Harbor Revitalization Plan. In January, the commission approved the amendments to the Local Coastal Program then further modified it in April and sent it back to City Council. Director of Community Development Kyle Butterwick explained that although this document “contains more detailed elements of the harbor plan and will provide the foundation for future development” that the actual specifics of land-side development will be dealt with, and see many public hearings, as part of the individual Coastal Development Permits before construction can begin. Final certification by the Coastal Commission is expected in late summer.

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...City Workers’ Salaries?

THE LATEST: San Clemente has 25 employees who earn more than $100,000 a year in salary and benefits, or 3.66 per 10,000 residents, according to a Grand Jury report that looked into salaries countywide in wake of the Bell salary scandal. San Clemente’s number of those earning $100,000—the salary examined by the Grand Jury—is above the county per-capita average of 3.21. The city, like most, received low marks from the Grand Jury on public reporting salaries, too. The Grand Jury gave San Clemente’s website a “D” for accessibility, a “D” for content and a “D” for clarity. The city’s website lists City Manager George Scarborough’s salary and the amounts received by the City Council, but the Grand Jury says salaries of any position receiving more than $100,000 should be listed on a page with a link from the home page. The Grand Jury also looked at compensation in 11 leadership positions in each city. In San Clemente, the Parks and Recreation Director, Community Development Director, Director of Information Technology and Building Official were among the top five highest paid among Orange County’s 34 cities. WHAT’S NEXT: The Grand Jury wants all cities to respond to the report. FIND OUT MORE: See the complete report at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

... Pollution at Poche Beach?

THE LATEST: A frustrated crowd of more than 100 residents joined Mayor Lori Donchak on her mayor’s walk June 11 at Poche Beach to discuss the beach’s failing San Clemente Times June 16–22, 2011

grades for pollution and the steps being taken to clean it up. They carried signs that read, “I work hard for my As. Why doesn’t the county?” and “I want 2 surf at Poche Beach this summer! Clean it up!” The event was planned long before nonprofit Heal the Bay’s annual report on California’s worst beaches was released last month and named Poche No. 5 on the Beach Bummer List. Paige Foreman, an executive board member of the Shorecliffs Beach Club Association, said the beach was finally getting long overdue attention and described the situation as “constant finger pointing.” “We live in one of the wealthiest counties in the world, and we have third-world water quality,” she said. “There needs to be pressure until this (pollution) is gone.” The one-mile stretch functions like a bureaucratic island, flanked by San Clemente and Dana Point beaches, but overseen by Orange County. Runoff from San Clemente is subject to scrutiny by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Board, and the Coastal Commission must approve any projects at Poche. In 2009, the city, county and nonprofit Miocean spent about $3 million to install an ultra-violet filtration system to clean urban runoff. But the original design to pump the treated water directly into the ocean was nixed by the Coastal Commission whose members preferred the water feed into a scour pond and release naturally to the ocean. “The system itself works pretty darn good,” Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut told the crowd. But study results show the water is becoming recontaminated and the pond “has almost everything to do with it,” he said. The Coastal Commission in May gave the green light on a pilot program allowing the system to work as planned, bypassing the scour pond and feeding water directly into the ocean. But it cannot move forward

Lifeguards discovered their dory destroyed Tuesday morning on the beach. Courtesy photo

until the San Diego Regional Water Board gives its approval. Bonigut encouraged residents to contact the water board to encourage the granting of permits needed to start the bypass work and pointed out that San Clemente is working to pinpoint the sources of contamination upstream. WHAT’S NEXT: George Edwards, a civil engineer with OC Watersheds, said a July 12 summit meeting of affected agencies is scheduled and officials will discuss Poche Beach and the work needed to clean it up. Foreman said the city and its residents must pressure the responsible agencies to find a solution to the problem. She also called on them to meet at the site to see the problem first-hand. FIND OUT MORE: For more info, see www. san-clemente.org. —Stacie N. Galang

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… Vandalizing the City’s Dory?

THE LATEST: Lifeguards found their city-owned dory damaged beyond repair Tuesday morning, the victim of vandals who apparently hauled off with the unlocked boat and destroyed it in the process. Marine Safety Officer Nick Giugni said he received a text asking about the dory’s status. He in turn contacted Mike McErlean, president of the lifeguard association, who lives nearby to investigate. Guigni received the news by text about the loss of the boat. “We made the mistake of not locking it up,” the marine safety officer said. “We’re human. We just forgot.” (Cont. on page 5) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) The boat was found near a beer can and beer box, he said. Giugni said he was just disappointed. He chalked it up to a learning experience. “It’s OK,” Giugni said. “We’re not going to hang our heads low.” The lifeguards had only had its use since March of last year and were looking forward to using the dory to enter contests again. “It’s been amazing to see the boat ever since it got down here,” Giugni said. For years, the dory had been in the care of former lifeguard Al Lavayen. Giugni could not be sure how old the dory was but believed it had been the one used by San Clemente lifeguards in the 1966 Taplin Relay, a prestigious lifeguard contest. WHAT’S NEXT: The city’s Marine Safety team hopes to raise enough money to purchase a new dory and compete, especially in this year’s Ocean Festival. A new boat would cost about $4,000 and a used one about $1,000, Giugni said. “We’re just looking for a boat right now,” he said. FIND OUT MORE: To learn what you can do to help the city’s lifeguards purchase another dory, call 949.361.8219. — SNG

... Synchronizing Traffic Signals?

THE LATEST: A little green will help motorists see a little less red on two major San Clemente streets. The Orange County Transportation Authority on Monday approved plans to synchronize traffic signals along Avenida Pico and El Camino Real. Countywide, $8 million from the Measure M2 half-cent transportation tax will be used to synchronize lights along 17 major streets. The project includes $416,453 for the 3.7 miles—21 intersections—of Pico and $359,998 for the 4.4 miles—18 intersections—of El Camino Real. “This is an exciting milestone, and we are very happy to start delivering on the promises made under the renewed Measure

David Hennings, surf coach and teacher at Shorecliffs says, “We’re working to get everything in order as far as paperwork goes. I’m sure we’ll have it all worked out by fall.” This is the first time the law has been put into effect, so nonprofits all over the country will have to solve their issues and follow IRS procedure to re-instate their status. “The IRS sends a letter to each organization, at its last known address, stating that its exempt status has been automatically revoked,” according to the IRS website. County funds from Measure M2 will synchronize lights along main roads like El Camino Real. File photo

M to cities throughout Orange County,” OCTA Chair Patricia Bates, also the Fifth District supervisor, said in a statement. “These are the first in what will be a long list of signal synchronization projects to make the lives of our residents better over the next 30 years.” Officials say signal synchronization has proven to significantly reduce travel times for drivers. The signals are timed to maximize the number of green lights for drivers during the heaviest periods of traffic. WHAT’S NEXT: The funding is for fiscal year 2011-12. The work is expected to be completed by Fall of 2012, OCTA officials said. FIND OUT MORE: See www.octa.net —JV

… Charities Losing their Nonprofit Status?

THE LATEST: Big changes are coming to 48 San Clemente nonprofits that lost their tax-exempt status. The Automatic Revocation List came out from the IRS last week, naming 275,000 organizations across the country. The 2006 Pension Protection Act gives the IRS authority to revoke their status if, for three consecutive years, they did not file their returns. These organizations, including Shorecliffs Middle School surfing, will have to make a few changes due to the revocation.

WHAT’S NEXT: When the list came out last week, many organizations were unaware their status had been retracted. The IRS put out an “at risk” list in June of 2010, but organizations were not notified again until after their status was rescinded. The list on the IRS website is updated monthly and organizations can check there to see if they have been added or removed from the list. The loss of tax-exempt status affects the nonprofit and the donor. Donors who wish to receive a tax deduction for their gift must make sure the organization is still nonprofit. The organization must now file tax returns. FIND OUT MORE: There are a couple well-known websites for determining if a nonprofit is valid. These two websites, www.guidestar.org and www.greatnonprofits.org feature reviews from donors and volunteers about whether they are legitimate and if they are a good party to donate to or work for. To see a full listing of the organizations whose tax-exempt status has been revoked, visit www.irs.gov. — Krysta Worthen

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• Logo Deadline Extended: The City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Art Association extended the deadline for its General Plan Logo Design and Fine Art Contest to July 20. Anyone with a talent for art and flair for design is encouraged to enter. The selected logo and artwork will be featured in the City’s General Plan document. One winner will be named in each of the 12 categories plus, one in the logo contest and one Best of Show, which will appear on a future San Clemente magazine cover. Twelve chapters in the General Plan will include the selected artwork from the 12 contest categories, while the logo will be featured on the cover and throughout the document. The long-range policy document will incorporate future decisions about land use, community design, transportation, open space and natural resources, economic development, historic preservation, arts and culture, and public safety, and more. One category, entitled recreation, is reserved just for children age 12 and under. Complete descriptions of the themed chapters and contest rules are included in the contest prospectus which can be downloaded at www.san-clemente.org or one can be mailed to you by calling 949.361.8254. The prospectus is also available at City Hall, Community Development and the San Clemente Art Association’s Art Gallery at 100 North Calle Seville. The contest is open to residents and non-residents. Entries must be submitted electronically with a completed consent form via email to FergusonL@san-clemente.org. Participants may also attend an artists’ reception September 24 at the San Clemente Art Gallery where the winners will be announced and prizes awarded.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, June 16 Picnic with Progressives 6 p.m. Discuss various issues at a BYOB and food event at Dana Point Drive Picnic Grounds. RSVP. Dana Point Drive, Dana Point, scnj66@yahoo.com. SCC Youth Committee Meeting 12 p.m. Casa Romantica. 415 Avenida Granada, dselxelby@cox.net. Friendship Shelter / Henderson House Fundraiser: Stories of Home 6 p.m. Short stories at Seven Degrees. 891 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.547.7260, www.friendshipshelter.org. Ribbon Cutting: Pier Bowl Revitalization 5:30 p.m. Chamber event at the Pier Crossing. 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Friday, June 17 Father’s Day Celebration and PIMCO Thanksgiving in June Noon. Join the Senior Center as they hold a special Thanksgiving Dinner with live entertainment. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322. South County Economic Summit 8 a.m. St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. Cost $45. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Saturday, June 18 Library Teen Volunteer Training 11 a.m.-noon. Teens who want to volunteer at the library are invited to the event. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Sunday, June 19 “Life Transitions: Workshops for Life Beyond 50” 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Fitness and nutrition at San Clemente library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Monday, June 20 Fun on the Run 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Afterschool traveling activity program meets at Los Mares Park. www.san-clemente.org.

Tuesday, June 21 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, June 22 South County Young Professionals Society 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Meeting at The Next Door. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, www.sanjuanchamber.com. Planning Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Posthumous Navy Cross Expected for Marine from City of San Clemente Last heroic act by Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan puts him in line for one of the military’s highest honors By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

omewhere in the cornfield the enemy hid beneath the stalks. Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan spotted a kite string pulled taut and quickly realized it was attached to the improvised explosive device he and his fellow Marines had been sent to find. Hogan lunged at one of the members of his unit to shove him out of harm’s way. The device didn’t trip and the enemy continued fumbling to set it off. Hogan went back to the road to warn the others in his patrol, yelling toward them to turn back. The rifleman in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, would die that day — August 26,

2009 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Four other Marines and one interpreter suffered injuries in the blast but lived. Hogan, who moved to San Clemente with his family while in high school, is now in line for the Navy Cross, an honor second only to the Medal of Honor. The 20-year-old’s split-second decision “saved a Marine’s life and allowed the rest of the squad to avoid the full brunt of the fragmentation,” according to the citation prepared for Hogan’s nomination for the Navy Cross. “By his bold leadership, wise judgment and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Hogan reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the

“I don’t think any parent relishes the idea of his kid entering the military during an active war. When your children make a grown-up decision, you really have to support it.” —James Hogan

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James Hogan, left, with his son Marine Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan. Courtesy photo

United States Naval Service,” the citation continued. His parents Carla and James Hogan take what comfort they can, knowing their youngest son’s last act saved others’ lives and he died doing what he loved: Being a Marine. “Well, it’s a great honor for him,” said his mother in the living room of the family’s Marblehead home last week. “That pleases me. It’s an honor for his fellow Marines to see Donald honored like that.” “For me, I’m grateful he had a choice regarding what he did,” his father said. “The fact he chose to trade his life, his future, for the lives of other guys ... It was more important to him they were OK.” His parents weren’t surprised to learn their son’s last act was one of selflessness. “Donald used to always put other people first,” James Hogan said. Donald Hogan’s posthumous Navy Cross will be only the 31st granted to a Marine or Sailor serving with the Marines in combat action in Afghanistan and Iraq, according to the Marines Manpower & Reserve Affairs, which oversees the granting of awards. All told, more than 22,000 combat awards have been handed out for service in the two fronts. The awards range in distinction from the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device to the Medal of Honor, of which only one has been awarded. Silver Stars, the thirdhighest honor, have been awarded only 117 times. James and Carla Hogan said they learned of the effort to honor their son shortly after his death. The application started as a Silver Star, but was elevated to the Navy Cross. Page 6

James Hogan said he and his wife have learned in recent weeks the award process is nearing the end. They hope to accept Donald’s honors at Camp Pendleton when members of their son’s unit in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines return from another tour in Afghanistan in late fall. “It’s not just our award,” James Hogan said. “It’s their award also.” Path to the Marines Selflessness wasn’t a foreign idea to Donald Hogan. He was the middle child of three. James and Carla Hogan adopted Donald when he was 5, his sister Adrianna was 4 and older brother Christopher was 7. The couple had tried having children and eventually decided to look into adoption. When a caseworker suggested siblings, they said, “What a great idea,” Carla Hogan recalled. When the parents spoke, at times their voices betrayed them, cracking, the loss raw and present. “He was a truly happy go-lucky kid, quiet, kind of outdoorsy,” Carla Hogan said. When they became a family, the Hogans lived in Mission Viejo but spent much time at the beach in San Clemente, the mother of three said. Their future Marine loved boogie-boarding, rock climbing and running cross-country, Carla Hogan said. Stacy Ruffer coached Donald Hogan in cross-country at Tesoro High School and recalled the athlete’s work ethic. “He wasn’t one of our fastest kids,” he said. “He was extra hard working, a very strong leader.” The coach said that by Donald Hogan’s senior year, the runner began mentoring his younger teammates. Ruffer also described the athlete as “positive.” “He loved the sport of running and working hard,” he said. (Cont. on page 8) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC Posthumous Navy Cross Expected for Marine from San Clemente (Cont. from page 6) By the end of his senior year, it was clear Donald Hogan was leaning toward a career in the military. “He didn’t just sign up for military because he didn’t have anything better to do,” the coach said. “He was very proud of the choice he had made.” James Hogan said their son loved to eat, especially Italian food. He liked apple pie topped with ice cream, too, and had been known to clean off the leftovers when nobody was looking. When he was old enough to work, he took a job at the Albertson’s on Avenida Pico and worked for a time for a caterer. But it wasn’t until he joined the Marines that Donald Hogan began to flourish, his mother recalled. “He just loved being a Marine,” Carla Hogan said. “You could see it in his confidence. The Marines were something he could identify with very strongly.” “He just found his place,” her husband added. But it wasn’t easy for Carla and James Hogan. “I don’t think any parent relishes the idea of his kid entering the military during an active war,” James Hogan said. “When your children make a grown-up decision, you really have to support it.”

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Complied by Cory Saul

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

Tuesday, June 14 911 HANG UP Santa Clara, 0 Block (2:46 a.m.) After hearing nothing on the line, an operator called back and got in touch with a woman who said she was having trouble breathing.

Above: Carla and James Hogan with their son Donald J. Hogan and daughter Adrianna Hogan. Left: Marine Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan loved being a Marine, his parents said. Courtesy photos

Coping with the Loss Since their son’s death, James and Carla Hogan have remained busy, volunteering time with the Marines. Among their work, the couple started a scholarship foundation in Donald’s name and the Socks for Heroes charity, which aims to send disposable socks to Marines, sailors and soldiers serving overseas. Their goal is to send 10,000 pairs to the troops who have

SUSPISCIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida del Mar, 200 Block (6:51 p.m.) A woman called complaining her wallet had been stolen and that she could now see it on the dashboard of a parked car behind the library. CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Pacifica, 0 Block (4:40 p.m.) A resident was verbally assaulted by a neighbor in an argument over yard weeds. PEDESTRIAN CHECK North El Camino Real/Calle de los Molinos (1:32 p.m.) A man was arrested during a pedestrian check when the officer found that there was a warrant out for his arrest. He is in custody on $31,500 bail.

Sunday, June 12 DISTURBANCE Escalones, 200 Block (9:00 p.m.) The caller’s downstairs neighbor kept calling and yelling at her through the ceiling.

Monday, June 13

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2400 Block (6:29 p.m.) An employee at the gas station called saying a customer had threatened to kill the employee over not letting him in the restroom. The employee was in the middle of cleaning the restroom.

PEDESTRIAN CHECK Escalones, 100 Block (9:24 p.m.) A man was arrested for a driving under the influence. He remains in custody held at $15,000 bail.

RECKLESS DRIVING Calle la Veta, 3300 Block (3:13 p.m.) Two kids were seen racing up and down the street on dirt bikes. They were not wearing

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no access to laundry facilities. “We’re just basically trying to make ourselves available, furthering the cause for the Marines because we’re grateful to them for fulfilling Donald’s dreams, especially the Marines Donald served with,” Carla Hogan said. “They’re all wonderful people.” The San Clemente couple has been touched by the service members who met with their son. James Hogan said at Donald’s funeral he saw one Marine repeatedly approach the circle of people gathered around his wife and walk away. “It’s odd how the world works,” the father said. James Hogan took the man aside and asked him if he was OK. Sgt. Tom Praxi-

helmets and were going about 70 miles per hour. TRAFFIC HAZARD Buena Vista/Calle Colina (10:33 a.m.) An RV and a moving truck were parked on Buena Vista, forcing cars to drive around them, into oncoming traffic. SUSPISCIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Santa Margarita, 100 Block (3:13 a.m.) A man was seen running north on El Camino Real, screaming that someone had a gun and was trying to molest him. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY La Salle, 100 Block (1:15 a.m.) A concerned resident called complaining about a loud party. Kids were drunk and urinating on the front lawn.

Saturday, June 11 CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Guadalajara, 2800 Block (9:42 p.m.) A man called wishing to file a stolen vehicle report, saying his 16-year-old daughter took it without permission. She later returned it. FIREWORKS VIOLATION Avenida San Luis Rey/Avenida San Fernando (8:01 p.m.) Multiple people were reported lighting off fireworks on the San Clemente Golf Course. 911 HANG UP El Camino Real, 600 Block (6:09 p.m.) After two attempts, the 911 operator got in Page 8

dis had recruited their son Donald into the Corps and expressed regret for the role he played. “I’m sorry I ever met your son because of the pain I caused your family,” James Hogan recalled the Marine saying. The father asked the sergeant whether their son had done well, and the Marine said Donald had exceeded all their expectations. “You have nothing to be ashamed of,” James Hogan said he told Praxidis. Because of Donald’s impact on Praxidis, the sergeant would later volunteer to serve with Donald’s old company, James Hogan said. “This is the quality of the people serving our country,” Carla Hogan added. “These guys are of the highest character.” The mother said she really had no idea who the Marines were until here son’s decision to serve. “I was amazed how kind they were to us,” she said. “They basically made us a part of the Marine family. They treated us like esteemed members of their fraternity.” Donald Hogan transformed James and Carla Hogan’s lives not only by coming into their family but by bring another one into their lives. “It’s odd,” James Hogan said. “We lost a son, but we end up gaining a thousand of them.” SC

touch with an employee of the Wells Fargo bank, which had closed for the day. The employee said she heard someone moving around inside the bank. BRANDISHING A WEAPON Avenida Califia, 200 Block (4:03 p.m.) A group of four to five men were seen walking along the train tracks and one was brandishing a handgun. DRUNK IN CAR El Camino Real, 2400 Block (2:20 p.m.) A fast-food restaurant employee called saying a man in the drive-through was drunk and left his car once to urinate in the parking lot. The man was arrested later for drunken driving.

Friday, June 10 TRAFFIC HAZARD South Ola Vista/Paseo del Cristobal (9:49 p.m.) A concerned citizen called saying several 12-year-old boys were running out into traffic as cars approached. SUSPISCIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Pico, 700 Block (9:19 p.m.) Two teenage boys were seen moving across the San Clemente High School campus. One had a rifle slung over his back. Later, multiple people were detained at the south side of the football field. SUSPISCIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino de los Mares/Bonanza (3:04 p.m.) One man was detained after walking into traffic and appearing disoriented. www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info SC Resident Honored for Work at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen u San Clemente resident Teri Hatleberg was honored this month for 25 years of work at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, which was founded by her mother Merle Hatleberg in Costa Mesa. Courtesy photo Teri Hatleberg was involved with the effort from day one, and still has the apron she wore when she helped her mother serve that first pot of soup to 30 homeless people. She’s now the president of the Someone Cares board. After one year, the soup kitchen was serving over 100 people per day, and today they serve up to 400 people daily. Someone Cares is open seven days per week, with meals being served Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and a pancake breakfast every Saturday and Sunday morning. Of those served, approximately 35 percent are families with school-aged children, 20 percent are homeless, 25 percent are working poor, unemployed and underemployed, 5 percent are mentally or physically challenged and 15 percent are senior citizens. The kitchen serves more than 350 people daily across Orange County—from the working poor and economically disadvantaged to families with school-aged children and senior citizens. “I would love to open the doors one day and not have guests because no one is going hungry, just as my mother dreamed. But that won’t happen anytime soon, and as long as there is a need, we will continue serving the less fortunate,” Teri Hatleberg said. “I believe that everyone needs to give back to the community in one way or another, and when you do, you will receive so much more than you give.” For more information, visit www.someonecareskitchen.org.

Cabrillo Playhouse Presents Hairspray Camp for Kids u The Cabrillo Playhouse is offering a camp for the show Hairspray. The camp, open to children ages 6 to 13, runs from June 28 to July 9. Campers will also enjoy music, acting and improvisation games, arts and crafts, movies, contests, dancing and more. Participants will perform in three public shows July 8 at 7 p.m., July 9 at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 13. No experience is necessary. Tuition is $350 for the two-week session. Discounts are available for siblings, single mothers and military families. A 50 percent deposit is required. Continental breakfast will be served daily. For more information,

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visit www.cabrilloplayhouse.org or call 949.492.0465.

Ocean Festival Registration Opens on Athletic Events u Signups for athletic events at this year’s Ocean Festival are now underway online, offering those who register early lower prices. For surfing events, including Grom’s Rule, stand-up paddle and bodysurfing, online registration closes at 11:55 p.m. on July 8. For all other athletic events online registration closes at 11:55 p.m. on July 14. Those who register online can be sure to secure a place in events that might fill up and generally have a smoother check-in. Organizers of the Ocean Festival ask all participants to pre-register so they can better prepare for the event. To sign up, see the Ocean Festival website at www.oceanfestival.org. Payment is done through PayPal.

Three from SC Excel at Rocky Mountain College in Montana u Ashley Roseboom, Natasha Roseboom and Aaron Holt were named to the Dean’s List for Rocky Mountain College Spring Semester 2011 Honor Roll—with Natasha Roseboom and Holt finishing with 4.0 grade-point averages. Students with a 3.6 GPAs make the Dean’s List. Founded in 1878, Rocky Mountain College is Montana’s oldest institution of higher learning and ranked in the top 10 best baccalaureate colleges in the West for 10 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report, while Forbes Magazine ranked it as the top college in Montana.

Scholarship Awarded to SCHS Student by Assistance League u The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley, a non-profit volunteer organization, awarded a $2,500 college scholarship to San Clemente High School student Arianna Mocarski. In addition to their other philanthropic activities, the organization offers scholarships to graduating SCHS seniors of Camp Pendleton military families. The grant was presented at the Senior Awards ceremony June 1 by ALCV members Karen Gaffney, vice president of philanthropy, and Ann Steinhilper, chairwoman of Camp Pendleton activities.

SC’s DeNizio among Haverford College’s 2011 Graduates u Jamie DeNizio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John DeNizio Jr. of San Clemente was one of 299 members of Haverford’s

The Public Choice award went to Gwenith McIntire for her painting entitled The 80s Crystal Cove. Courtesy photo

Class of 2011. DeNizio received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry and a minor in art history at Bryn Mawr College during commencement ceremonies in Haverford, Pa., on May 15. The title of DeNizio’s senior thesis, the capstone of the Haverford academic experience, is “The Formation and Characterization of a Semenogelin I Peptide Hydrogel.” While studying at Haverford, DeNizio played on varsity women’s soccer. Additionally, she was chair of the Student Health Advisory Committee, which serves as a liaison among students, student government, and student health services regarding issues which impact student health.

worked with him to write American Wings. Iranian Roots. They will be signing copies of the story between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on July 2 at the Village Book Exchange. Abedi is now a Spanish teacher and wrestling coach at Dana Hills High School. Village Book Exchange is at 99 Avenida Serra. For information, call 949.492.1114.

SCHS Senior Selected as Edison Scholar, Receives up to $10,000

McIntire Wins Public Choice in Summer Art Association Contest u The San Clemente Art Association’s Summer Public Choice award went to Gwenith McIntire for her painting entitled “The 80’s Crystal Cove.” McIntire’s painting and 97 other pieces of artwork in the summer judged show are available for viewing at the San Clemente Art Gallery, association member artists’ original artwork is displayed for public viewing and sale. San Clemente Art Gallery is in the San Clemente Community Center at Avenida Del Mar and North Calle Seville. Gallery hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For information call 949.492.7175.

Author Signing Set at Village Book Exchange on July 2 u Reza Abedi, a veteran of the Iranian Air Force, defected from Iran is 1982 with the help of American wrestlers, then returned to smuggle out his family. Author Kristin Orloff

San Clemente High Grad McKenzie Campagna was named an Edison Scholar. Courtesy photo u McKenzie Campagna, a 2011 graduate of San Clemente High, received an Edison Scholarship worth $2,500 this year and ultimately as much as $10,000. Edison awarded 125 scholarships. Among the criteria for recipients was that they lived or attended a public or private school in areas serviced by SCE, or attended an eligible high school in the designated area surrounding SCE’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. They also must plan on being full-time students majoring in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or computer science-information systems. The 125 seniors selected were among more than 900 public and private high school seniors in 14 states who applied. Edison International has awarded more than $3.2 million in scholarships to 464 Edison Scholars since 1993.

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Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

The Greatest Thing About America We are all successful because we are all successful— and have enough money to buy each others’ products and services

hen traveling in other countries people frequently ask me, “What’s the greatest thing about the USA?” Often I surprise them with the answer, “We pay our plumbers $100,000 Wavelengths a year.” By Jim Kempton They often get the same look on their face some of you have right now. But let me explain. American society’s economic wheels turn when consumers purchase goods and services, creating demand for more. To buy these products requires 200 million Americans to have jobs that provide for enough disposable income to purchase something other than groceries, make car payment, pay rent and the power bill. If Albertsons, Capistrano Ford and San Diego Gas & Electric were the only businesses San Clemente consumers patronized, not many of the rest of us would be employed. The engine of affluence requires all the other parts to rock in order for the economy to roll. It needs

lots of people making good money, a large base of disposable income wage earners who can buy vacuum cleaners, surfboards, cosmetics, lawn furniture, cruise ship vacations, tires, manicures, skill saws, magazines, merlot, concert tickets, tune-ups, fresh fish, washing machines, antiques, potted plants, laptops, flowers and movie tickets. Without a consumer-driven economy, local businesses like Nic’s Vacuum, Jed Noll Surfboards, Del Mar Beauty Supply, Urban Renewal, Oceanview Travel, Jimmy’s Tires, LeeLee’s Nails, DeNault’s Hardware, the Surfer’s Journal, the Cellar, Littlejohn’s Automotive, Billy’s Meats, Dewey’s TV & Home Appliances, Stanford Court, Shore Gardens Nursery, Tornado Computers, Keith’s Flowers and the Krikorian Theatres are going to be hard pressed to keep a customer base. And if you live here for a while, you recognize that the owners of these businesses are all your friends. Look at Mexico: There’s no consumer economy there because there’s no disposable income. Most hard working people

south of the border have subsistence pay for the jobs they do. If citizens have no cash, it doesn’t matter what you manufacture—no one can buy it. So you need jobs—good paying ones. What generates the good jobs? Education, for one thing. Smart people invent software, better cars and cholesterol reducers; they build energy-efficient buildings, financial plans, health research or new laser technologies. Education makes even less critical things run well in this country. I can tell you for a fact that Tom, my pool guy, Bill, my electrician, Jeff, my ding repairman, and Una, my favorite maître d,’ are all better educated (and smarter) than me and do an incredible job at their business. And they make dang good living at it, too. Paying our plumbers a lot of money makes more sense in this context, doesn’t it? OK, it may not be our greatest thing when you consider all the astonishing achievements and freedoms we have. But it may be the one that is most important in keeping this whole engine of capitalism

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humming. So next time your plumber, auto mechanic or gardener charges you a little more than you wish you could pay, remember: When he’s not making good money, he’s not buying what you’re selling. SC Jim Kempton is a writer and former publisher and editor of Surfer Magazine. He hopes you will pay writers very well because he has been doing it a long time and so far is still waiting for the big payoff. 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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2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Featured in Weekly Column A s newspapers, it’s our job to inform, educate and entertain. This month, the SC Times launches an online series called 2/4 Corner. With it, we hope to further our mission to our readers. Every week, we’ll post the profile of a Marine or Navy Corpsman from one of San Clemente’s adopted units: 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. Each profile will include a simple biography and tidbits about the service member’s

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lives. The column will also include updates on the battalion, which is scheduled to ship out in early September for seven months to Afghanistan’s Helmand Province as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Some of our best ideas aren’t actually our own. We have San Clemente resident Jim Hogan to thank for the 2/4 Corner and introducing us to Dan Liesik, 2/4’s family readiness officer and the point person

on the column. (For more about Hogan, please see this week’s cover story.) “It’s our hope that San Clemente will gain a better understanding of the individuals that make up this unit,” said Liesik, a retired Marine. “By giving the community a peek into the lives of a handful of these men, I hope that a real human connection can be made between the two.” We do, too. Hogan, his wife Carla Hogan and Liesik

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

thursday

Kelly Fitzgerald 5:30 p.m. Entertainment at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

Texas Tornados 8 p.m. Country concert at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Summer speaker series: Basic Needs 6:30 p.m. An evening of conversation, drinks and light fare at The Ecology Center featuring inspirational design thinker, Tinker Hatfield. $10–$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org. Black Cat Bone 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

friday

Ballroom Bash 7:15 p.m. Dance event at the SC Community Center featuring open dancing of all types to recorded music and a special lesson in the foxtrot. Couple and singles welcome; refreshments provided. $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

South Coast Singers in Concert 7:30 p.m. Spring concert featuring music of great American composers at St. Andrew’s Church. $18–$20. 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949-613-7840, www.southcoastsingers.org. Marc Broussard 8 p.m. Concert with an artist blending classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms at The Coach House also with Matt Hires and Chic Gamine. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Jumping Jack Flash 8:30 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute band at Aventura. Tickets $10. 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.412.6112, www.aventurasailing.com. San Clemente Times June 16–22, 2011

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Live Music Cruise

Venture out for live surf music at sunset with Dana Wharf’s Live Music Cruise. This Saturday evening brings band Aloha Surf to 95-foot Dana Pride and guests can partake of the tunes and imbibe at the full, cash bar. The 18-and-over outing sets out at 6:30 p.m. and docks at 8 p.m., all for $19. Those taking the cruise should arrive 30 minutes before the Dana Pride departs. The boat is primarily a harbor cruise, but if the weather complies, the captain may take passengers two to four miles up the coast. As for the entertainment, Aloha Surf lead singer Lauren Mulderrig is backed by guitarist Alex Barnett, drummer Chris Hori and one-name bassist Captin. Music and surfing came together for Mulderrig at age 14 and soon enough she found a creative partner in Barnett, according to the band’s website. When they combined with Hori and Captin, Aloha Surf was born. Their sound harkens to an earlier era—killer licks ala songs like “Wipe Out”—with a modern vibe via Mulderrig’s inviting vocals Frame of Mind plays an earlier music cruise. Courtesy photo and fresh lyrics. The band’s latest release Big Wave Madness came out last December and includes seven tracks, including eponymous “Big Wave Madness,” “Spy Rider,” “Ghosts of Summer” and “Tidal Wave.” If you can’t make it this weekend, no problem. The Live Music Cruises run every Saturday until September 17. For more information, call 949.496.5794 or visit www.danawharf.com.

Oscar & Felix 8 p.m. Play at Cabrillo Playhouse that takes a “new look at The Odd Couple.” Tickets $20. Shows through June 26. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. Wines from Spain Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Chris Collins of Well Oiled Wines pouring new wines from all over Spain. Chris will be raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. Movies in the Park 8 p.m. The City of Dana Point presents a free showing of Shrek Forever After at Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. Jaloha 5:30 p.m. Live entertainment at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com. TroubleMaker 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. Kimo West, Steven Espaniola & Kumu Kawika Alfiche 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Special concert at Hulaville. Tickets $10. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

saturday

The Big Irish Fair 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Event at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater featuring authentic music, food and much more. Tickets $12-$22. 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.212.0360, www.irishfair.org.

10th Annual Paint San Clemente Today kicks off the annual week-long plein air painting event in San Clemente. The final outdoor art exhibit and sale will be held June 25-26 at the Community Center. More info: 949.369.0260, www.scartgallery.com. SC Art Supply Fun Day 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Preview the Summer Art Camps for Kids ages 5-12 at this free event at San Clemente Art Supply. RSVP’s required; call. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com. Page 14

Grow Your Own Veggies Workshop 10 a.m.12 p.m. Class for all ages at Goin Native offered by the SJC Community Service Department. Fee $10 plus material fee $35. 31661 Los Rios St., 949.493.5911, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net. Bat Walk + Raptors 7:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Evening walk with bat biologist Stephanie Remington at the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $10-$15. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. Mitch Chang Slack Key Guitar Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Live at Hulaville. $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. Spectacular Stand Up Comedy 8 p.m. A night of hilarious comedy at Agostino’s Ristorante & Bar. Tickets $15. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.661.8266, www.agostinosbythesea.com. BeDazzled 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The popular drag queen show at Adele’s. Tickets $10 advance; $15 at the door. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com. New Grooves 9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

sunday

Fathers Day Brunch Buffet with Beer 11 a.m. Event for dads with food and beer at The Cellar. Reservations recommended. $30 adults, $15 kids. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Hot Springs Hike 8 a.m-11 a.m. Special event Casper’s Wilderness Park with a 3-mile journey through history and nature as we explore the San Juan Hot Springs and Cold Spring Canyon. 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com/caspers. Trevor Fennel 9 p.m. Live at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. (Cont. on page 16) THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 6.16 Partly Cloudy H: 68° L: 57° 6.17 Mostly Sunny H: 65° L: 55° 6.18 Partly Cloudy H: 67° L: 56°

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 14) Fathers Day Catch & Release 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ocean Institute hosts a special fishing event on the RV Sea Explorer with a continental breakfast and much more. Cost $35-$45; member discounts. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Fathers Day Dinner Cruise 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Dana Wharf invites families aboard the Dana Pride for a Fathers Day dinner cruise with music by Mike O’Brien and a barbecue dinner. $59 adults; $29 kids 3-12. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.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. Life Transitions: Workshops for Life Beyond 50 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Final event of the threepart fitness and nutrition series at the San Clemente library with a personal trainer. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org. Trifecta Sundays 5:30 p.m.-late. OC Tavern presents their horse racing wagering sports bar plus live music at 8:30 p.m. by Gary Roach and Will Hurd. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

monday

WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A special exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. Open daily. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Mission SJC’s Historical Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s collection featuring rare paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. Ketel One Kabana Nights 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Salt Creek Grille presents a new event with cabanas, appetizers and drinks on the patio. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949-661-7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

Five Guys 32341 Golden Lantern, Suite H, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.1463 Best known for: Quality burgers and fries Most Popular item: Bacon cheeseburger “all-the-way” The premium burger craze has arrived at Ocean Ranch in the form of the outrageously popular right-coast chain Five Guys. “Outrageously popular” might even be an understatement. Just ask the 200 stores in the queue to open this year or simply look around the restaurant when you walk in. The classic fast-food feng shui is complemented by oversized signs hanging on the walls and announcing awards and quotes of praise from all around the country. Burgers—coming standard with two patties, Photo by Cory Saul hot dogs and overflowing fries have brought this company from humble Virginia beginnings to cult-like following to mainstream success. General Manager Rachelle Ngayan said the quality ingredients make all the difference. “It tastes a little more homemade, like you’re grilling at home,” she said. Five Guys’ no-hassle, limited menu allows them to keep their ingredients fresh; their inventory turns over quickly. Bacon and cheese are the only toppings that cost extra. Customers can choose from the paid items or 15 others to deck out their burger or dog, and then enjoy the quick wait with a basket of free peanuts. Price Range: $3-$10 Reservations: Not needed, options to call ahead or order online

Hart & Soul 7 p.m.-10 p.m. American songbook music from the ’30s and ’40s at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com. $5 Monday’s 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour with three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and beer from $5 and up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

tuesday

Cooking Class: Fourth of July Party 6:30 p.m. Chef Caroline Cazaumayou will be at Antoine’s Café to instruct a cooking class with lots of new recipes and more. Cost $50 each (includes food and wine). 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

BY Megan Bianco

Super 8 Catches It

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AT THE MOVIES f there were anything Steven Spielberg has impressed upon us with his early films, it is that kids have potty mouths, parents are oblivious and the government is creepy. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) dealt with average suburban families in the middle of alien sightings and government cover-ups as did E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) with a boy befriending an alien while a government agency searches for them. This month, Spielberg produces an homage to these sci-fi classics with J.J. Abrams’ latest film Super 8. Set in the late ‘70s, middle-schooler Joe (Joel Courtney) and his friends Charles (Riley Griffiths), Cary (Ryan Lee), Preston (Zach Mills) and Martin (Gabriel Basso) decide to start summer vacation making an amateur zombie film for a local film festival. But things start to get heavy when Charles casts Joe’s school crush Alice (Elle Fanning) in the film. Then things start to get really heavy when the boys and Alice witness an intense train crash (unknowingly caught on their film), the beginning of strange incidents in the fictional Ohio city, Lillian. Kyle Chandler co-stars as Joe’s distant dad and city deputy, and A.J. Michalka plays Charles’ popular older sister. The problem with promoting a film as a direct homage to some-

By Cory Saul

Trivia Night Games and Taco Tuesday at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com. Selma’s Pint Night 11 a.m.-close. Only $3 for select pints all day at Selma’s. 218 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.2828, www.selmaspizza.com. Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 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.

wednesday

South County Young Professionals Society 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Aspiring business leaders ages 2139 meet at The Next Door, sponsored by the tri-cities’ chambers. $5–$20. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

Kids Storytime at the Casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

thing previously successful and brilliant, is that the audience will spend a large portion of the new movie noting the similarities and references. And those who are fans of Spielberg’s earlier hits will certainly spot familiar themes in Super 8, but it won’t take away from the feature’s own greatness. All of the child actors are natural and prove they can hold a scene, particularly Fanning and Griffiths, and the mysterious alien that creeps over the town stays surprisingly dark for a family film. Parents should be aware of some potty mouths. An ‘F’ bomb is dropped in one dramatic scene. Everything else is kid-friendly amusement. SC Megan Bianco is a senior at Cal State Northridge majoring in Screenwriting and Film Criticism. A 20-year resident of San Clemente, Bianco is also a graduate of the California Conservatory of the Arts and JSerra Catholic High School.

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Vine Wine Tasting & Food Pairing 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com. 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. Nik & Sam 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

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By CHRISTINA SCANNAPIEGO

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

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CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES

u On May 25, Christina Vo opened V Nails Facial & Waxing Boutique at 418 N. El Camino Real, Suite A in honor of her mom, who had worked as a manicurist for years to support Christina, her sister and contribute to their college educations at UC Santa Barbara and UCLA, respectively. “I would see how hard it was for her with no experience, knowing little English,” Vo recalled, emotions taking over. Though she graduated with degrees in mathematics and business economy and pursued a career in finance, Vo had always wanted to open a shop, “where my mom wouldn’t have to take anything from anyone,” she said. “Now it’s actually happening.” She likens her new cozy, boutiquey spa, to a small version of a hotel spa where customers can get pampered sipping on wine or water—without the high prices. Vo invites local artists to showcase their work and plans to hold charity events at the boutique. “I want to get involved in the community,” she said. “Orange County has gotten so…Orange County. San Clemente has really stayed low key, gorgeous and everyone’s connected.” For more information, call Vo at 949.361.1222.

u Mac & Madi, the children’s boutique located at 203 Avenida Del Mar, 949.366.6226, celebrated their eighth anniversary on May 24, having spent the entirety in the same prime location. “The best thing that has kept my doors open has been the customers. They’ve become friends and acquaintances,” said owner Corey Bauman. “We’ve watched the kids grow up.” Bauman has also just launched her new online store. Check it out at www.macandmadi.com.

u Sports Clips Haircuts for Men recently opened at 638 Camino de los Mares F-100. Along with their haircuts, they offer sports on TV, shoulder and neck massages and steamed towel treatment —all in about 20 minutes. Call them at 949.276.8200 or visit them online at www.haircutmensanclemente.com.

The Mole Hole, previously at Ocean View Plaza, has just re-opened at 2708 Via Cascadita, across from the DMV. Linda Kopperud had kept up her inventory and ran The Mole Hole as an Internet business before re-opening as a showroom. Now, “our customers are really excited,” she said. For more info, call 949.443.1670 or www.themolehole.net. u

u Dementia expert and gerontologist Dr. Jane L. Mahakian, president of Aging Matters, Inc., is offering consultation for South Orange County families that have a loved one with memory loss. Placement assistance, dementia counseling, education and in-home assessment and care planning are among some of Mahakian’s services. “We assess each subject’s own situation, and then suggest the most viable ways for the caregivers to proceed,” she said. For more info, 949.212.4105 or www.agingmattersinc.com.

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u Los Patios Mexican Restaurant will honor its ninth anniversary with a live performance by musician Gregory Briacho on Saturday, June 18 and 20 percent off every bill that Friday, Saturday and Sunday, according to owner, Juan Carlos Frutos. Come see them at 111 W. Avenida Palizada #17 in Old City Plaza or call them at 949.492.0162.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Christina Vo of V Nails Facial & Waxing Boutique. Photo by Christina Scannapiego u San Clemente-based realty broker, Debbie Ferrari is offering a service to renters who need to quickly find an executive apartment or home with a monthly rent from $2,500 and up. Top Speed Executive Service comes with Ferrari’s 35 years of experience in real estate. “We’ve put together a format that finds units fast and assists renters in fast-tracking the contracts,” she said. Ferrari can be reached at 949.463.4111 or www.debbieferrari.com. u ABC Embroidery, Signs & Graphics Shop, 931 Calle Negocio, Suite N, held their ribbon cutting on Friday, May 13 after their office building expansion at their new location. They’ve been in business for over 10 years, producing branded clothing and accessories and have now employed a new signs and graphics department. The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce did the honors at the grand opening ceremony. Call them at 949.248.1007.

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u Women Helping Women, the non-profit organization that helps prepare women for the work place after they’ve escaped a violent relationship, has recently announced that 13 Orange County law firms, including San Clemente’s, Bienert, Miller & Katzman, have joined together to host a clothing drive for them. The clothing drive, Suits for a Cause, will take place between June 6 and June 24 with a goal to help ensure that their hundreds of clients will have appropriate business attire for their job searches. www. whw.org. u Environmental technology company, Regenesis, located at 1011 Calle Sombra, along with BAE Systems Real Estate Solutions, have been awarded the 2010 Chairman’s Bronze Award for Innovation by BAE Systems, UK. The award recognizes the first use in Scotland of Hydrogen Release Compound, an advanced, non-toxic bioremediation technology developed and marketed by Regenesis, to provide in site remediation of groundwater impacted with chlorinated solvents at a BAE Systems former industrial site. Since1994, Regenesis has been developing and marketing proven, innovative environmental technologies that reduce cost, time and difficulty of restoring contaminated soil and groundwater. For more information, visit www. regenesis.com.

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Art Education Company Adapts to Changing Times In classrooms near and far Meet the Masters captures children’s talent one artist at a time By Evelyn Caicedo and Kylie Corbett San Clemente Times

ager to start filming a new promotional video for Meet the Masters’ website, Bonnie Steele and her team members gathered in Stephanie Gutierrez’s third-grade classroom at Las Palmas Elementary School on a recent Friday. “We are redoing our website video [because] it’s a little old,” said Steele who started her San Clemente Company 25 years ago. “We are planning on just taking snippets here and there for the video.” Meet the Masters has come a long way. Recognizing a lack of art in her children’s schools, Steele volunteered to start a roving art program that later became her business. Today, Meet the Masters travels from school to school, as near as San Clemente and as far as China, to teach kids the importance of art. “It really is the only opportunity children have to learn about master artists and do something other than crafts. Cut out the turkey and paint the pumpkin is about all the time the teachers have,” Steele said. “If you’re going to be introduced to the cultural background, it’s so important for the students to have that, and they don’t really get it anywhere else.” For the video, Meet the Masters’ teacher Diane Cheek spoke to students about 19th century post impressionist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. “As far as the art lessons go, it gives a whole different perspective for the [children], and they learn actual famous artists’ names so as they go through the grades, connections happen for them,” Cheek said. As the children began the art project,

Bonnie Steele, founder of Meet the Masters, helps Jennifer Medina, 9, with her art project on June 3. Photo by Kylie Corbett

camera operators Paul Shockley, 28, Carlos Mason, 23, and Hollis Cameron, 25, began documenting the children’s experience through their lenses. “[The video] gives the audience a better representation as to what happens in the classroom,” said Steve Johnson, director of sales and marketing. “People always ask us, ‘What does Meet the Masters do?’ and ‘How do the children react with it?’ So that is what we try to portray in the video.” Steele explained that when her daughter was in sixth grade she became more aware of the importance of educating young kids about art history. “I saw that you had to catch them

younger because by sixth grade they either decided they did have talent or didn’t and weren’t as willing to be free and express themselves,” Steele said. “Some students will take it as an elective in high school, but right now is the time to catch them, when they’re young and excited about art.” According to Steele, PTAs fund visits by Meet the Masters, however, there are occasionally special grants that help cover the expense. Although there have been similar projects that have been going on around the country, Kristen Nelson, principal of Las Palmas, feels that the local program is very well run and organized.

“Meet the Masters is the only program I have ever had at the schools I’ve worked at, and they do an excellent job in teaching art and art history to our students,” Nelson said. “We have been pleased with the outcomes and our parents and students love the program.” Nelson believes that through art, students can discover a skill that doesn’t surround them in their day-to-day lives. “I feel it is very important to give students the opportunity to explore a different talent,” Nelson said. “Some kids who struggle with school are wonderful at art and it gives them a platform to excel.” With the program, kids are not limited to crayons, colored pencils, paper, glue and scissors. Instead, they are able to experiment with different media, such as paint, oil pastels, clay and line drawing, according to Steele and Cheek. Currently, the company has 35 master artists, and Steele hopes for the program to become a part of more schools. “Since the program has been running for so long we now have children that went through the program and want to participate as teachers,” Johnson said. “It has spread all over the state and even to Texas, Utah and Oklahoma.” Meet the Masters has made it a priority to keep evolving the program as time passes and as children learn differently. “I always find new ways of making [the program] better. We always test [new ideas] in the classroom before we change something,” Steele said. “We want to make sure it works for all the schools. My goal is to just keep working at it and to get into more schools so more kids can have an appreciation for art.” SC

Catholic School Teacher Wraps up Work After 45 Years Educator who shared passion for God ready to transition to retirement By Krysta Worthen San Clemente Times

Sue Simmons, teacher and vice principal at Our Lady of Fatima Parish School. Photo by Krysta Worthen

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ur Lady of Fatima’s Sue Simmons will miss the spontaneous hugs most. The longtime teacher and vice principal will be retiring at the end of this school year after 45 years in Catholic education and 35 at the San Clemente Catholic elementary school. Our Lady of Fatima celebrated Simmons’ retirement at a reception Sunday, June 12. “I never imagined such a long teaching career,” she said last week. Simmons was born in Lubbock, Texas at a Sisters of Saint Joseph Hospital. She had no idea the religious order would become such a large part of her life and

her career. The Texas native was drawn to order, she said. Just after graduating high school, Simmons entered the novitiate with Sisters of Saint Joseph in Orange where she stayed from 1960 to 1963. “All my life I had been taught by sisters,” Simmons said. “I was attracted to giving my life to God, serving him and serving others. It was really the service.” She attended St. Joseph College, where she received her bachelor’s degree. She went on to teach at schools staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph in Compton, San Francisco and Ontario. By 2000, she had earned her masters in applied spiritual theology from Mount St. Mary’s University. Simmons has been teaching at Our Lady of Fatima since 1976, where she curPage 23

rently teaches religion along with her vice principal duties. She values a faith-based education and has been a woman of faith her entire life, the longtime teacher said. After walking into a classroom this week a student walked up to Simmons and asked, “Miss Simmons, can I sit next to you?” Another student gave her one of those “spontaneous hugs.” Simmons said she has such a passion for God and shares that with her students. This week, the fifth-graders were eager to answer her questions, and she shared her excitement about God’s love with them. She teaches them Scripture as her students sit around her in a circle. Simmons said she was happy about retiring and is looking forward to “a new way of redefining myself in this new part of my life.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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A Different Kind of Wealth

It Is All About The Mind

This article is not about building financial wealth, but rather its about leaving your legacy in a different way... through the gift of life. Two years ago my father suddenly had chronic kidney failure and this is when I learned about organ donations and about how a tremendous amount of people can be helped by just one donor. I saw his independence get taken away by dialysis and now I’ve seen him have it returned through an organ donation. Through this experience I am now passionate about raising awareness of the fact that one person can save the lives of up to eight people and enhance the lives of up to 150. Currently over 86 million names wait on static and slow moving lists around the country as new people are added every 11 minutes, according to The U.S. Department of Health and Human services. Each day an average of 20 people die while waiting for transplants that can’t take place because of the disappointing shortage of organs in this country. Tens of thousands of people are now on waiting lists to receive kidneys alone.

Do you sometimes feel good one moment and bad the next? Do you experience ups and downs? Do you sometimes feel like your life is out of control? If you do, it’s because you are not aware of how your mind works. Once you understand how your mind works, you will see that nothing in the world can make you feel good or bad - only your mind can. When you realize this, you become the master of your life and no longer at the mercy of the external events of which you have no control. Does this sound good? If so, let’s take a look at how the mind works. Most of us believe what we think and never stop to question our thoughts and beliefs. Sometimes our thoughts or beliefs make us feel good, and that is fine - keep those. Other times what we think or believe may make us feel bad or even depressed. And this is where we want to look into what we believe and question it. This may sound complicated, but in reality it is a very simple process. First, you want to pay attention to your feelings. When you notice a negative feeling rising, recall the thought that created that negative feeling and ask yourself if the thought is true. Become honest with yourself and spend time investigating the thought. If you open your mind enough you will see that negative thoughts are simply not true. I invite you not to believe me, but check it for yourself. I also invite you to take it a step further and question all your beliefs, because the freedom that is found when you question your beliefs is unparalleled. Another thing to remember is that the mind is not who you are - the mind is your tool, just like your hands or legs are. This tool is a creative tool over which you have control and just like clouds come and go against the clear blue skies, try to keep your mind clear and allow your negative thoughts to simply come and go, without attaching, judging or criticizing them. Simply, let them pass. When you take control over your mind, your life will be much more peaceful and joyful. You will experience many ups and hardly any downs. But of course, do not believe me - try it for yourself and let me know how it is. If you’d like to learn more or need help with taking control over your mind, please contact me at www.AllAboutMind.com. I would love to hear from you.

Regardless of age or medical condition, anyone can sign up as an organ donor. There is no cost to donors or their families for organ and tissue donations and the body is treated with dignity, respect and care through the entire process. You may specify if you wish to donate all of your organs or just certain ones. The most common organ and tissue transplants are: kidney, liver, heart, lung, cornea, bone and bone marrow, skin, pancreas, tendon, ligament and connective tissues. Tissue and corneas can be taken from almost anyone, however there are often problems with donating major organs such as hearts, livers or kidneys. Most major religions in the world support organ and tissue donation and consider donations to be final acts of love and generosity towards others. Organ, tissue, body or medical research donations must be carried out immediately after death, so you should make arrangements in advance and discuss your wishes with those closest to you if you wish to be a donor. It is wise to create an Advanced Medical Directive naming someone to carry out your wishes. Many people find this topic scary because it is associated with death. But, donations can truly bring about something positive during a heart-wrenching time and they help to bring life full circle. You don’t have to lose your life...you can give it to someone else. Sign up now as an organ donor by visiting the National Organ Donor Registry at: www.organdonor.gov

The South Coast area of Orange County runs from Dana Point to Cotton Point, just south of the City of San Clemente. While it boasts of having the best waves, most beautiful beaches and friendliest people, South Coast is also one of the most affordable beach areas in all of Orange County. It represents 5 out of 83 Orange County zip codes, with two each in Dana Point and San Clemente and one in San Juan Capistrano. Altera Distinctive Coast Properties (DCP), a proud member of the Harcourts International Property Group, focuses on its primary sales areas of the South Coast cities. San Clemente, DCP’s home city, has grown to 63,000 residents during the first decade of the 21st century yet maintained its friendly small-town atmosphere. The SOCAL MLS monthly sale records reflect that 123 South Coast homes and condominiums were sold in May, or 6 percent of the county’s total sales (2,170). The average sale time for a house in South Coast is 125 days, compared to 99 days for all of Orange County. Like the housing market in general, South Coast prices have declined but they appear to be near their bottom. As the New York Times pointed out in a May 31st article, the bulk of the downturn in housing prices is behind us (prices are 33% under their 2006 peak). Although an additional slip could be in the system, most analysts predict there we are not in for a double dip for housing prices. Keep in mind that the decline in home prices is good news for families, renters and others who were priced out of our boom market. Today, a growing number of earners can afford a home. Importantly, mortgage rates are currently low, but even a slight increase will increase a buyer’s home mortgage expense far beyond the benefit of waiting for the price to decline by a few thousand dollars. Many signs point to now being the time to buy your beach home whether you’re moving up to a larger house, want to stop paying rent, or simply want to share the California lifestyle. Prices in the South Coast are stabilizing while interest rates are at their bottom and likely to go up. Don’t miss out on this opportune time to buy: affordability is high, mortgage rates are still low, and there is a large inventory from which to choose. For more detailed information on housing opportunities in the South Coast, contact Altera Distinctive Coast Properties of San Clemente at 949.276.8000.

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T H E S A N C L E M E N T E E D U C AT I O N A L F O U N DAT I O N Mahalo to the following businesses, organizations, and individuals for their support which made the

an outstanding success. Over $107,000 was raised for academic programs at San Clemente High School. Opportunity Drawing Winner- CAMERON LOVETT

KeAlaka i Level of Leadership THE BAKER FAMILY

DAVID & JULIE HATOFF FAMILY

Ke Kela Level of Excellence CAPISTRANO UNIFIED CHIDREN FIRST STUART & HONG CARSON

DENAULTS TRUEVALUE HARDWARE SHADETREE AUTOMOTIVE

JAMES & KATHLEEN SIGAFOOS GREG & TARA STRANGE

Ke Ku I ka nu`u Level of Achievement RICHARD & JANE FREET KEVIN & SHELLEY GASTON GRIFFIN OPTOMETRIC GROUP

MEDPRO, LLC JOE & DEBBIE NIX

THOMAS & KATHERINE O’KEEFE PACIFIC VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Ka Lokomaika`i Level of Generosity Jaques & Susan Allewaert The Butler Family Andrew & Lori Donchak Tihe Garrett Family

Tony & Angie Hays Anthony & Donna Iorio Peggy Barnes LincolnCoastal Rock Realty

Cameron Lovett Kitty Schmitt- Matlyn College Counseling, Inc Rainbow Sandals

Barry & Sandra Silverman Styles for Less

Ke Kokua Level of Helpfulness ASAP Appliance Service/ Riddle Family Mike & Susan Burke

Ruth A. Clark (SCHS PTSA PRESIDENT 1968 +) Paul & Winifred Drnec Joe & Ellie Dunn

Kapa Construction OC, Inc The Gibbs Law Firm, APC Judith A Morton James T Walshe (past SCHS RGA, Architectural Design Principal) Samuel & Char Salkin

Wiki Wiki Level of Kindness Fred Bouman George & Johanna Brody Linda Buckley

Evelyn Lafiguera-Coronel Roy & Anneliese Frey Eva Teresa Heuser

Eric & Theresa John Gloria Leishman Blanca Cruz Melara

Mary Shepard Sandoval Mike & Julie Strope

Underwriters Stuart & Liza Thornton Kent & Bonnie Stevens Brad & Wendy Rambo Greg Berberet

Marty & Stefanie Colombatto Amazing Tents & Events The Baker Family Bob’s Fine Wines

Da Tiki Boy, Steve & Bebe McGarry Farmers & Merchants Bank Rose Wright Design

Rod’s Tree Service SkullCandy Stance SC Times Norb & Alyssa Garrett

Sun Post, SC Times Gary Wiggle Ann & Roger Worthington Flowers & Friends Downtown Flowers

The Strange Family SUPATX.com/ The Mellem Family

Pt Townend & Greg Long The Yoder Family

Get College Funding Hapa J’s Liz Jonas Jewelry Krikorian Premiere Theaters Los Angeles Lakers MasterDrive of OC Steve & Bebe McGarry Memories of Me Photos.com Mongkut Thai Restaurant Oakley On the Rocks Jewelers Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital

Quiksilver Ritual The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Rod’s Tree Service Salon Bamboo Salon Incognito SCEF San Clemente High School Athletic Department Seaside Skincare Seaworld Jan Seymour Shorecliffs Golf Course Skullcandy

Sonny’s Pizza Spaeth Family Studio B Styles for Less Sundried Tomato Bistro The Surfer’s Journal Taka-o Japanese Restaurant Talega Golf Academy Teddy Needs a Bath Training Camp Veronica Duty Photography The Vine Restaurant Volcom Wild Rivers Waterpark

Katie Mann Lindsay Mariani Pat & Stacey Martin Steve McGarry Tammi Mellem Liz Orras Richard Patterson Anne & Bill Prestridge David Proodian

Julie Ragenovich Kitty Schmitt Matthew Schmitt Sheri Schrofer Julia Schrofer Allison Shick Jim Sigafoos Bonnie Stevens Linda Verraster

Tracy Weintraub Jeanie Wigert Gary Wiggle Rose Wright

Live Auction Donors Aurament Trading Company/ James Verraster

The Giddings Family jetBlue Airways The Metcalf Family

Redmond Orthodontics SC Times Norb & Alyssa Garrett

Silent Auction Donors ActivEmpire Stephanie Alfaro at Salon Zinnia Asana Fit ASAP Appliance Service Baskin Robbins Bob’s Fine Wines Greg & Robin Boswell Cabrillo Playhouse Camp BowWow SC Carbonara Trattoria Italiana Restaurant Charis Fine Portraiture (Philip Stewart) City of San ClementeMunicipal Golf

Concept Design Cox Communications Dana InnovationsSonance Dana Wharf Sportfishing Daphne’s Delanty Fine Art, Studio & Gallery DeNaults TrueValue Hardware Disneyland Nancy Egan Estrella Veterinary Hospital Sharyn Evert Flowers & Friends

Sunset Luau Team Daniel Adolff Chryssa Atkinson Una Baker Rich Brown Paul Cruzan Tom DeNault John Dowel Leila Endersby Scotty Ethridge

Leah Falahee Bob Fortmeier Mary Fortmeier Rosie Gandy Debbie Grant Katie Graul Mike Hurlbut Ray Jordan Laura Kaufman

And numerous SCHS students who helped set up and clean up.

Thank you to the Colombatto Family for the use of their spectacular property!

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS CLASSES & CAMPS

BASEBALL

City Summer Camps, TBA June 17, 7:30 a.m.

Astros vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium June 17, 7:10 p.m.

The City of San Clemente is still taking registration for a range of summer camps to keep you active for the months ahead.

It’s been a bit too quiet out at Chavez Ravine lately, so liven things up and hit the road to see the boys in blue take on Houston. Info: www.los

Info: www.san-clemente.org

angeles.dodgers.mlb.com

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he most recent Orange County Skateboarding League contest went off with plenty of gusto May 27 at the Volcom Indoor Skatepark in Costa Mesa. This single event was not only host to the largest crowd seen this inaugural season, but it also featured some of the toughest competition and talent on four wheels. And the San Clemente-based teams including Shorecliffs Middle School, Bernice Ayer Middle School (BAMS) and San Clemente High School all earned high placements within their respective divisions. Results for middle school skaters from the May 27 event are as follows: Shorecliffs Middle School took third place overall, Shorecliffs Middle School skater Griffin Crane finished in first place in street competition and BAMS skater Mateo Rael ended up with second place in the street competition as well. This marked the first competition for Rael skating for BAMS following his recovery from a broken leg that was suffered at a Vans skate contest at the beginning of the season. And results for San Clemente High School

All healed up from a leg injury sustained earlier this season, Bernice Ayer Middle School skater Mateo Rael gets his grind on during the street competition at a recent league contest. Courtesy photo

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skaters from the event are as follows: third place overall team with skater Sandro Viola taking second place in the street competition while Devyn Flanner finished in third place in the street competition as well. In the bowl competition, Kyle Denton took first place for the Tritons while Viola finished in third place. Now all three teams prepare to take on their respective opponents in the league semifinals and finals slated for June 29 at Vans Skate Park at the Block at Orange. It was recently decided that this event will no longer be held as originally planned at the Maloof Money Cup due to postponement of the event to later this year. Overall league standings for the season heading into the summer semifinals and finals showcase are as follows: Overall middle school team-Shorecliffs No. 1; Overall high school team-San Clemente High No. 2; Top 25 middle school team riders for street at BAMS include Trenton Schwartz and Andrew Banks; Top 25 middle school team riders for street at Shorecliffs include Griffin Crane, James Whelan, Aiden Sargeant, Matt Phegley, Sam Phegley, Shea Porter and Adler Deardorff; Top 25 high school street riders at San Clemente High School include Sandro Viola, Devyn Flanner, Kyle Denton and AJ Alfaro; Top 25 high school bowl skaters for San Clemente High include Kyle Denton and Sandro Viola. For the semifinals and finals events, all skaters need to confirm participation by Thursday, June 23 via email at ocskateboardingleague@gmail.com. Prior to the event, all skaters must be checked in for competition no later than 5:15 p.m. Of note, the finals will be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the semifinals. All skaters must also have their parents sign the Vans Orange waiver and turn it in to their coaches by the June 23 deadline. Skaters can find the waiver form by visiting www.vans.com/media/uploads/skatepark/ waivers/ca_waiver.pdf. SC

BASKETBALL

HIKING

Storm vs. Sparks, Staples Center June 19, 5:30 p.m.

Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, TBA M, W, F, 8:15 a.m.

First beneﬁt golf tournament hosted by the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation at the Municipal Golf Course with a post-tourney dinner. Individuals $150.

Now that the NBA Finals are in the books, the ladies of L.A. are ready to compete as the Sparks host the Storm at Staples Center.

Get strong and ﬁt with some great hiking activities as Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club hosts a fun schedule this summer. Info: 949.366.1010

Info: www.wnba.com

Info: www.sanclemente parksfoundation.org

Triton Report

Area competitors prepare for post-season play By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

GOLF

BPR Foundation, Golf Tournament June 17, 11 a.m.

By David Zimmerle

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • San Clemente High School volleyball players Erin Talafus and Molly Yoder were recently tapped as part of the roster for the 34th Annual Dave Mohs All-Star Tournament Volleyball Team. All-stars were selected from an elite list of graduating seniors throughout all of the Orange County. The girls then went on to compete in the all-star match on June 3 at Newport Harbor High School, with the boys’ match immediately following that same day. Coming this fall, both players will continue to play volleyball at the collegiate level with Talafus taking her talents south to play for Cal State, San Marcos, while Yoder moves a bit further north to play for UC Irvine.

BOYS TENNIS • On June 2, San

Clemente High School’s varsity and junior varsity boys tennis teams gathered to officially celebrate their season’s worth of success, including a South Coast League title, at their annual awards banquet at Talega Golf Club. Both the varsity and junior teams each finished the season with impressive wins and equally impressive records. The varsity boys team finished out the year with an overall record of 13-2, helped in large part by head coach John Stephens. The Tritons finally got to raise the banner as champions this season, winning league and beating rival Dana Hills for the first time since 2004. Special congratulations went out to varsity 1st Team All South Coast League Singles Player Kevin Mariano, as well as 1st Team All South Coast League Doubles Players and League Champions Donnie Howren and Ryan Mariano. Howren and Mariano also participated in CIF play following the end of the regular season and each earned

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(From left) Erin Talafus and Molly Yoder were each recently selected to play in the 34th Annual Dave Mohs All-Star Tournament on June 3. Courtesy photo

honorable all-county mentions. Additional congratulations at the banquet also went out to junior varsity singles player and South Coast League champion Kyle Darby, along with doubles South Coast League champions Josh Hegewald and Shane O’Rear.

FOOTBALL • At the 2011 Nike Air Strike

Passing League Tournament June 11 held at Dana Hills High School, the Tritons along with quarterback Travis Wilson finished the day 0-4 and failed to advance from pool play. The team went on to lose 33-14 to Loyola of Los Angeles, 31-25 to Santa Margarita, 33-21 to Upland and 20-12 to Long Beach Poly. San Clemente and Wilson are currently reconfiguring their offensive scheme under the direction of new offensive coordinator, Troy Kopp of Mission Viejo and had a few hiccups to their game plan in this early go. However, the Tritons have a chance to regroup from these early string of defeats and are set to compete in the Edison passing tournament July 9 with San Clemente replacing Carlsbad in the tournament. Later that same month, Wilson will be competing in the Elite 11 finals at Pepperdine. www.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

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

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

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

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

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Massage Therapy

Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa 949.498.7700 FLOORING 312 Avenida De La Estrella Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 MATTRESSES 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, FURNITURE www.southcoastfurniture.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 MOLD REMOVAL 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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

HAIR SALONS

Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 San Clemente Computer & Network Services San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 173 Avenida Serra 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com Sano Computers 949.492.2179 Heating www.sanocomputers.com Attorneys All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net CONCRETE The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 949.361.9656 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Costa Verde Landscape 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Auto Wrecking www.costaverdelandscaping.com Home Décor San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

Dentists

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

MUSIC LESSONS Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 www.danmans.com Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 leslielowe82@gmail.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

OFFICE FURNITURE

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

B Construction 949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 HOME IMPROVEMENT www.biffcooperconstruction.com OC Tykes 949.429.1714 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Ike Soffes 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com 949.363.3087 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Bankruptcy Attorneys HOME LOANS Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com COSMETICS tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com AVON 949.370.0433 Beauty Supply Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle HOUSE SITTING Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 www.marykay.com/madams2 www.delmarbeauty.com San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

Blinds

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

Optometry

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

Periodontics & Dental Implants Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 PEST CONTROL www.sc-wf.com www.drericjohnson.com Vignettes of Refinement Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com BOOKS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 INTERIOR DESIGN Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR 99 Avenida Serra Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.freetermitereports.com Call Jeff 949.683.4972 www.nminteriordesign.com BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, johnson4sc@cox.net Pet Grooming

REPAIR

OC - IT 949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

CARPET

ELECTRICAL Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

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

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

JewelerS VIP Pet Spa 949.492.7473 Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com Pet SITTING LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.874.2540 www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 Estate Planning, Probate, Trust 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 Lange & Minnott 949.492.3459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

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

Landscape Lighting

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

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

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

PHARMACIES 949.361.9656 Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

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

Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/ RESTORATION

TUTORING 949.361.0680

Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

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

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

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 www.fixmypoolnow.com

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

PRINTING

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

Restaurants Café Calypso 949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

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

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

Remodel Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License #B 906391, www.casaverderenovation.com

949.498.6204

SALONS Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

Printing OC 949.388.4888 SCREENS 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com Psychologists Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

949.632.1176

949.498.9412

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

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

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

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

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

949.361.9656

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

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

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

Wine Bar 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

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SCOREBOARD BASEBALL

FENCING

San Clemente Little League’s majors Angels team is all smiles following its title win in the Tournament of Champions on June 7. Courtesy photo

Barnett takes silver at Pan American Youth Championships in Mexico San Clemente’s Mary Barnett, along with more than 40 American junior athletes, ages 14 and under, competed in the Pan American Youth Championships in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico over Memorial Day weekend. Hosted by Confederacion Panamerica de Esgrima, this year’s annual event attracted athletes from all over the United States, Mexico and Central and South America, and the Caribbean as 33 nations total were invited to participate. Moreover, Barnett was among the Y14 fencers to represent Team USA in this event. The sixth grader from Vista Del Mar Middle School ended up coming home with a silver medal in Youth 12 Women’s Sabre after losing a close gold medal bout to Sara Cunningham of Decatur, Ga. Cunningham outscored Veronica Czyzewski of Caldwell, N.J. while Barnett defeated Mayela Munoz of Mexico to advance to the finals. Czyzewski and Munoz each took home bronze medals following their bout. With American athletes competing in 18 divisions, Team USA took first place overall in team ranking, putting the United States ahead of host nation Mexico and third place Chile. Barnett, the 2010 Youth 10 Women’s Sabre National Champion, has been fencing for three years under the guidance of coach Nick Dinu at Laguna Fencing Center in Laguna Hills.

Little League teams continue to impress on the diamond at Tourney The San Clemente Little League AA National Division Cardinals recently went 4-0 to clinch the title in the city’s Tournament of Champions. Facing its first-ever year of pitching from and against its 8-year-old peers, the Cardinal showed tremendous dedication and hard work become one of the best pitching and hitting teams in the league. The Cardinal beat a very tough opponent in the Bruins by the final score of 16-4 to earn the title. Meanwhile, the San Clemente major Angels also claimed the tournament title in its division June 7 with a dramatic come-from-behind victory against the Blue Jays. The team got it done scoring five clutch runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Angels finished the tournament going undefeated with an overall record of 15-4 throughout the course of the regular season. The boys now head off to play the District 68 Tournament of Champions as one of San Clemente’s representatives. Team members for the Angels include David Haynes (CF, 3B), Nate Siebert (2B, CF), Ryan McNally (OF, 2B), Brandon Born (SS, 2B), Matthew Kerr (C, OF), Sean Blackmer (OF), Kevin Stier (3B,CF, P), Dylan Ball (1B,C, P), Ellis Jensen (P, 1B), Matthew Erickson (C, P, 1B), Evan Echelberger (P, SS), Taylor Blitch (OF), manager Alex Haynes, head coach Rick Jensen and coaches Rick Blackmer, Joe Ball and Evan Erickson. And earlier in the tournament, the Little League majors Giants claimed a title by defeating the Diamond Backs June 1. The D-Backs battled to the end but finished in second place in the tournament. Team members for the Giants include Row Dylan Gold, Thomas Gebauer, Nathan Fleuriau, Cade Conrad, Austin Reeves, Cole Smith, Michael Monier, Danny Williams, Joshua Orozco, Steven Owens, Calvin Murray, Zac Skov, manager Calvin Gebauer and coaches Jeff Williams and Leon Skov.

WRESTLING SC Youth Wrestling Club rolls through tournaments The San Clemente Youth Wrestling Club recently participated in the Laguna Hills “Hawks Nest Invitational” Youth Wrestling Tournament in Laguna Hills. The local wrestlers had a great showing as a dozen team members came home with medals, with all wrestlers getting a ton of great experience from the event. The middle school boys also participated in the North San Diego County MiddleSchool League on Saturdays throughout the month of May and recently had its league finals tournament. The spring wrestling classes for these athletes will culminate with a tournament hosted by the San Clemente Club with teams coming in from all over southern California to participate. Results of the Laguna Hills Tournament are as follows: 7-8 years old: DeMarco Tanamachi (52, third place); 9-11 years old: Adam Ortiz (65, first place), Garrett Klasna (65, third place), Justin Tanamachi (90, third place), Robby Barraza (90, fourth place) and Daniel Thomas (115, second place); 11-12 years old: Stanton Mulder (77, fourth place), Mason Klaska (95, fourth place) and Van Rudder (120, first place); 13-14 years old: Tyler Meisinger (105, fourth place), Mike Balmer (120, second place) and Bailey Mulder (135, second place).

San Clemente Times June 16–22, 2011

LACROSSE

Victory Lacrosse’s spring team gather for a photo after finishing the season undefeated in league play and following an 11-2 win against Irvine at the Earthquake Lacrosse Championships. Courtesy photo

Victory Lacrosse team wraps spring season undefeated in league Victory Lacrosse had its spring team finish off the regular season with an 11-2 win against Irvine at the recent Earthquake Lacrosse Championships. The win was a perfect ending to a solid regular season that saw the team go undefeated in the league. “The boys worked together passing the ball, assisting in goals, trying out new positions and playing with heart and passion,” coach Tim Woodrow said. Team members include Connor Lynch, Matthew Keany, Omeed Farhadi, Eric Zoe, James Eidt, Brady Burwell, Conrad Hampson, Nicholas Lemus, Ryan Simons, Jeremy Davis, Richie Simons, Kyle Young, Harrison Webb, Cameron Jonas, Stuart Carson, Hunter Neal and coaches Tim Woodrow and Chris Hampson.

GOLF Johnson sinks hole-in-one shot at SC Muni On June 1, San Clemente resident Steve Johnson cupped a hole-in-one shot while playing a round of golf at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Johnson aced his shot from 197 yards out on the par 3 15th hole using his 5-wood. Witnesses to the event were golf mates Duff Mayer and Martin Romero.

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Grom of the WEEK Tai Stratton Age: 14, Shorecliffs Middle School Tai Stratton will try out for the San Clemente High surf team next year and step up his competition series commitments. A former WSA surfer, Tai took this year off to concentrate on SSS competition and try out a few other contests. Having made the switch from Bernice Ayer Middle School to Shorecliffs mid-year, Tai was awarded the “Transplant Award” at the end of year surf awards. Tai says he will definitely add WSA back into the mix next season. “I really missed WSA and can’t wait to come back. I love it,” he said. He is also thinking about doing an NSSA series. Tai recently made a roadtrip to surf Photo by Andrea Swayne Rincon and Leo Carillo. Locally his favorite breaks are T Street and Lowers. “I plan to surf Lowers every day this summer with the crew—Griffin and Corey Colapinto, Daniel Tieman, Colt Ward and Kei Kobayashi,” said Tai. “I’m working on putting more power in my bottom turns and improve my above the lip surfing.” Tai had a great year academically earning ‘As’ and one ‘B+’ and does exceptionally well in math. His favorite subject, however, is Spanish, a language in which he is fluent. He has already begun to think about college and has his eye set on applying to UC Santa Barbara and then taking a gap year to travel and surf before seriously hitting the books. —Andrea Swayne

Still Killer after All These Years Surf shop celebrates two decades of success

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 58-62˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’ Fair; Catalina: 15-25’ Fair-Good Remarks: A decent mix of building South groundswell and pulsing Northwest windswell prevails on Thursday. Surge is moderate and visibility is okay, making for fair diving conditions overall. Short range: Size is in the 3-5’(waist-head high) zone on Thursday as South groundswell builds and Northwest windswell pulses up a notch. For Friday 3-4’+(waist-shoulder high) surf is the norm as South swell slowly eases and small Northwest windswell mixes in. Conditions look fair to good for the mornings with calm to light/variable winds. Long range: Fun surf prevails over the weekend as fading South swell and Northwest windswell are joined by a modest new South swell. Better exposed breaks are good for 3-4’(waist-chest high) surf through the weekend, with light morning winds offering favorable conditions. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

San Clemente Times June 16–22, 2011

Rip Curl Gromsearch 2011, Event No. 1 June 11-12, Huntington Beach, 9th Street Local finishers only. BOYS 16U: 4. Jonah Carter, San Clemente. BOYS 14U: 4. Colt Ward, San Clemente. BOYS 12U: 2. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 4. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente. GIRLS 16U: 4. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente. DRAGON HIGH HEAT OF THE EVENT: Griffin Colapinto, $50.

By Christina Scannapiego San Clemente Times

hen Gary Wright first opened the doors of Killer Dana, on June 10, 1991, he hadn’t taken a single business course in his college education as an American lit major. “But I was a lifelong surfer,” he said of his qualifications. Now Killer Dana, a South County institution as far as surfing goes (“It should be an insane asylum… for all the crazy surfers,” an always upbeat Wright added, chuckling), has just celebrated their 20-year anniversary with a weekend of sales, giveaways, music and barbeque. Quite a leap from working nights bartending at the Chart House (you know, the typical life of a Dana Point surfer) when the then 30-year-old signed that initial six-month lease on the unit at 24621 Del Prado, barely a quarter of the size the surf shop is today. “I had a little money and a dream,” he recalled, adding that his loan officer displayed reluctance at first because he didn’t approve of the name “Killer Dana.” But Wright was determined to pay homage to that world-famous surf spot that graced Dana Cove before the harbor was built—arguably California’s best big-wave pointbreak—and the distinct culture that it helped to shape. “Dana Point has its own proud heritage and I wanted to conduct my business that

SURF RESULTS

BOARD SHORTS International Surfing Day June 20 marks the 7th annual International Surfing Day, an event founded by Surfrider Foundation and Surfing magazine. The Surfrider South Orange County Chapter will celebrate from 4 p.m. until sunset at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Activities include a beach cleanup, volunteer appreciation recognition, surf session, food from Nalu’s Island Grill and sponsor giveaways for attendees. For more info, see www.surfrider.org/southorangecounty and www.intlsurfingday.com.

Chris Andrews (left) and Gary Wright have stayed true to the core of surfing with their 20-year-old shop, Killer Dana. Here they are, sporting fake mustaches, at last weekend’s anniversary barbeque. Photo by Richelle Juniper

way,” he said. And that business grew. Still putting in his evenings at the Chart House and running the shop seven days a week, Wright asked his lifelong friend, surf buddy and fellow Dana Point local to come in as a business partner. So little by little, Wright and his new colleague, Chris Andrews, turned Killer Dana into the core surfer and beachgoers’ resource for fashion and function. They had gathered a competitive inventory of expertlevel surfboards from big name shapers like Timmy Patterson and Al Merrick, among others. For beginners, they provided rentals and instruction. They stocked the latest styles from every surf brand out there and became known as “the boardshorts superstore,” Wright said. In the surf world, they were the first to offer retail online when they launched killerdana.com in ’97. Orders came from all over the globe, via internet, and attracted the surf powerhouse, multi-brand apparel licensing company, La Jolla Group (with acquisitions like O’Neill and Rusty) to merge with Killer Dana in 2008. Now, according to Wright, Killer Dana remains a “leader in brick and mortar surf retail.” Online sales continue to soar and they even help put on events and Page 34

UPCOMING EVENTS 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 25: DLSA Menehune Surf Championships, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach 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 sponsor some local talents like San Clemente’s Nate Yeomans and Cole Moody from Dana Point. To this day, one will find Andrews—also known as “the Mayor”—running the show behind the counter or surfing Salt Creek, and Wright behind the scenes, marketing, surfing Trestles or at his place in Baja, equipped with a magic shred stick or the latest SUP board. Neither Anderson nor Wright feels that they’ve strayed from their original plan for Killer Dana. Surfing is important to the duo and they feel they provide international traveling surfers with a starting point for their voyages. From Tahiti to Tavarua to South America, these two have been everywhere and they know what it takes to get there. “We’re lifelong surfers and we still surf,” Wright exclaimed of what is still his most important qualification. SC www.sanclementetimes.com