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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 33

Coach Controversy Triton football faces setbacks as ﬁve coaches abruptly removed, team rallies for normalcy E Y E O N S C / PAG E 7

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Longtime Triton Football Coach Eric Patton and four other coaches were replaced this week. File photo

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SC Doctor’s Whale Encounter Lands him on Today Show

Revelers Arrive for Fun-ﬁlled Fiesta in Downtown

LETTERS: Readers Sound Off on Pit Bulls, Toll Roads and SONGs

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Mayor Sam Allevato announced this month that In-N-Out would not be opening in San Juan Capistrano any longer. The burger chain was interested in opening on Del Obispo Street, the site of a closed down Sizzler. The burger joint however, had to jump through a few hoops to even be considered by the city to move in to that location. Previously, there was a ban on drive-through restaurants in the city, but the ban was lifted and In-N-Out was cleared to submit an application to use that space. Unfortunately for residents, In-N-Out pulled out and is “headed to Texas.” The location will not be empty for long and will likely be filled by a Corner Bakery Café. Panera Bread is also set to open in the strip center where Subway and Aldo’s Sidewalk Café are located.

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Next Door W hat ’s going on in our n e ig h borin g towns

DANA POINT A meeting between all the players in the ongoing dispute regarding beach access at two gates leading through the Headlands at Strand development to Dana Strand Beach has been postponed. The meeting was tentatively scheduled for August 9 in Long Beach. Although a firm replacement date has yet to be set, the meeting will be rescheduled—in an effort to avoid future litigation—for some time after City Manager Doug Chotkevys returns from vacation. The city has been in court for over a year with the California Coastal Commission and Surfrider Foundation since the city declared an emergency nuisance ordinance to abate crime in the area and posted what opponents refer to as “banker’s hours” at the gates. Two alternate paths to the beach have no gates and 6 a.m. to midnight hours.

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... Poche Beach?

THE LATEST: One step in the lengthy process to clean Poche Beach finished last week when the public comment period for a permit by the Army Corps of Engineers ended. The corps received about 180 letters and emails, the majority of which addressed public access and water quality at the beach overseen by Orange County, according to Stephen Estes, the corps’ project manager. Frequent visitors, neighbors and city officials near the historically polluted Poche Beach have grown increasingly frustrated with years of high bacteria levels. This year, Poche Beach ranked No. 5 on Heal the Bay’s Top 10 Beach Bummer List and earned the No. 4 spot last year. An ultra-violet filtration system installed at Poche has yet to achieve its promise of cleaning the water. Additional measures, including the maintenance program being vetted by the corps, are expected to aid in cleanup. WHAT’S NEXT: Estes said the agency must now prepare an environmental assessment, and the corps’ permitting decision will be based on these findings. The corps will complete its review of the permit application and make a decision in a timely manner, he said. FIND OUT MORE: For questions about the maintenance program at Poche Beach, call 213.452.3660 or the corps’ public affairs office at 213.452.3921 or by email at publicaffairs.spl@usace.army.mil. —Stacie N. Galang

… Garage Sales?

THE LATEST: The Planning Commission entertained changes to the way residents San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

can get the word out about garage sales. In the past, residents could only post one sign on their own property and no off-site signs. The new code would allow for three off-site signs on private property with a maximum of one sign per intersection and proof of permission. It also prohibits posting signs on public property and those that interfere with traffic. City Planner Jim Pechous said San Clemente also wanted to create an online community message board to post garage sale dates, times and locations. Residents who used the message board would have to sign off that they had read the code prior to their garage sale announcement going live, he said. WHAT’S NEXT: The commission was expected to discuss and possibly vote on the proposed changes Wednesday after deadline.

WHAT’S NEXT: The court is expected to hear oral arguments as early as possible in 2011 or early next year and render a decision shortly thereafter. Redevelopment agencies are required to make their first payment by January 15. FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com for more news on redevelopment agencies. —SNG

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.san-clemente. org to read the staff report. —SNG

agencies, saying they siphoned off too much money from the state. “We’re confident the State Supreme Court will ultimately strike down this unconstitutional legislation that ignores the voters’ will and that will destroy local economies,” said Chris McKenzie, League of California Cities executive director, in a press release.

… Redevelopment Agencies?

THE LATEST: Redevelopment agencies received a reprieve last week when the state Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the governor’s decision to end the agencies and allow them to reorganize only if they paid an upfront fee. San Clemente had already voted to make its first payment of $970,000, but now can hold off sending the funds. The case, California Redevelopment Association versus Matosantos, questions the constitutionality of the budget bill that eliminated the agencies, which attempt to revitalize blighted areas by capturing additional property taxes as the values improve. By taking the case, the state’s highest court temporarily stopped Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision. He dissolved the

…a Blue Whale Encounter?

THE LATEST: Two weeks after video footage of stand-up paddler Adam Crawford’s close encounter with a blue whale went viral, both paddler and videographer Dave Anderson appeared on the Today Show August 13. On Saturday, July 30 Adam Crawford of San Clemente was training on his stand-up paddleboard off the coast of Dana Point when a blue whale surfaced. Anderson of Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari in Dana Point happened to be on his whale watching boat and caught the action on video. “It was actually about the fifth one I saw that day,” said Crawford. Anderson posted the video to YouTube and it was picked up for the Yahoo home page where it went viral—attracting over 2 million views. “I come across a variety of sea life out there and find it impossible to adequately describe it to my family,” said Crawford

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who also had a camera on him that day. “I get goosebumps thinking about it. It was amazing.” WHAT’S NEXT: The whales are expected to remain in the area as long as krill—their main food source—remains in the waters off Dana Point. FIND OUT MORE: To see the video, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. —Andrea Swayne

… Casa Romantica’s Board?

THE LATEST: Mike Evans has been named the president of Casa Romantica’s Board of Trustees, succeeding Ron Redmond. A seven-year member of the board, Evans is creator and director of the Tree of Life Nursery and a native plant horticulture specialist. The election took place at the end of June. Some of the events Evans was involved in during his time on the board include the 2007 AR Valentien Exhibition and many Native American events. WHAT’S NEXT: “I believe wholeheartedly in the Casa’s mission, and I am honored to have been involved in the organization from its earliest years, primarily with a focus on the gardens,” Evans said in a press release. “I look forward to working with the board, staff and volunteers at Casa Romantica to serve the community and further our mission in the year ahead.” FIND OUT MORE: Check out www.casaromantica.org for more information about the Casa Romantica. — Krysta Worthen Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about? Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Eye on SC

Coaching Controversy

of credible allegations and yet this is what they’ve done to people.”

Triton football faces setbacks as five coaches abruptly removed, team rallies for normalcy By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

arsity players on the Triton Football Team wrapped up an uneventful practice around 2 p.m. Friday but by Monday the season they had envisioned would be upended. Head Coach Eric Patton, who would have walked into Thalassa Stadium for his 13th season in San Clemente, was abruptly removed from his post Monday. Swept up in the removals are varsity defensive coordinator Jeff Veeder, running back coach Joe Wood, defensive back coach Ken Goldstone and freshman head coach Jaime Ortiz, last year’s defensive coach. “It was a little rough finding out about everything,” said Triton quarterback Travis Wilson. “We’re staying strong through the whole thing.” Officials with the Capistrano Unified School District offered few details. Superintendent Joe Farley said he could not talk about the coaches’ removals, saying it was a “confidential personnel matter.” “I’m really not going to get into any detail,” he said. Patton, San Clemente’s four other coaches and additional coaches around the district had come under scrutiny after an investigation by PBS SoCal in May looked into possible kickbacks with a now defunct athletic team supply company called Lapes Athletic Team Sales. Former Capistrano Valley Coach Chi Chi Biehn was also named in the investigation. Programs at Aliso Niguel High, Dana Hills High and Tesoro High were also allegedly involved in the scheme, which apparently went on for years but stopped in 2007. District Board of Trustees member John Alpay would not comment or confirm that the coaches’ removal was linked with the television investigation of Lapes Athletic. He did say the district had been investigating a matter for some time, and the board had been kept fully informed as the process continued. “We’re conducting an investigation, and staff is taking appropriate action,” Alpay said. “I can’t comment on any individual.” Patton’s attorney Veronica Norris described her client’s situation as “unsubstantiated rumors.” The coach had not been accused of anything, and she and Patton were simply waiting for information, she said. “It’s odd to me that we have been presented really with nothing from the district in terms of any kind of charges,” said the atSan Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

Coach Patton works with his team in 2009. File photo

torney who is representing Patton solely with the district. “We just don’t have anything that we can inform you on.” She described Geoff Sando, who filed the original lawsuit against Lapes and prompted the television investigation, as an “unhappy litigant.” The Orange County Sheriff’s Department currently has an ongoing, active investigation into the financial allegations related to Lapes Athletic, said department spokesman Jim Amormino. “We still have some time to complete it,” he said. “Potential financial crimes take time to investigate.” Farrah Emami, the Orange County District Attorney’s spokeswoman, said that as of Wednesday morning, her office did not have any cases submitted with Patton’s name. Tritons React The team had a planned ropes course outing Monday in Anaheim Hills and had been told some of the coaches couldn’t join them because they needed to attend a meeting. News about the changes began to trickle back, the quarterback said. Wilson said the players met up at San Clemente High at about 8:30 p.m. Monday. The better part of the team, nearly 30 athletes, arrived in the parking lot and talked, grappling with the change beset upon them. By 9:30 p.m., they agreed that they needed to approach Athletic Director Jon Hamro who had been named interim coach. En masse, a group of teenaged football players arrived at Hamro’s doorstep — unannounced. “It was definitely crazy,” Wilson said. “He was pretty shocked when all of us showed up at his house.” Parents received only a one-page letter dated August 16 from San Clemente High Principal George Duarte saying Athletic Director Jon Hamro would assume interim leadership of the football program, the letter said. Patton’s name was never mentioned in the letter. The principal directed ques-

tions to the district. In his letter, Duarte told parents he would host a meeting with Superintendent Joe Farley August 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Triton Center. Parents would be permitted to ask questions about the sports program at that time. “Please know that school and district officials will maintain support for Triton football,” the principal said. “Thank you for your support and patience as we move forward to resolve this situation.” The news comes just two weeks before the Tritons are to take the field for their first game. The Man Behind the Xs and Os Patton, who holds a doctorate in education, was a star player for Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, earning a football scholarship to Notre Dame, according to his faculty biography at Concordia University in Irvine. He played professional football briefly before he started teaching and coaching at Capistrano Valley High School in 1977. He stayed until 1996. Patton arrived in San Clemente in 1999, coaching football and teaching English, his biography said. He led the Tritons to a South Coast League Championship in 1999 and boasts eleven consecutive playoff appearances. Norris said her client has a very good reputation. He hoped to return to the sidelines soon. “My client is totally dedicated to his students, and he looks forward to coaching students as soon as he can.” The lawyer would not comment on when or if she or Patton had been notified about actions taken by the district or any move on her part to contact administrators. She did say that she and Patton lacked enough information to make a decision about their next move. “We’re just waiting,” Norris said. “I know he just loves these students. He loves his jobs. He loves the parents. We look forward to seeing him back there.” The attorney added that the coaches are good hardworking people and that their situation hadn’t “even reached the stage Page 7

Friday Night Lights Patrick Knauf, vice president of the Triton Touchdown Club, said overall parents were baffled by the timing of the decision about two weeks before the team plays its first game of the season. They want to know who will take the reins of the team. “I know Jon’s working on it,” Knauf said. “He’s working on it big time.” He said the players have used the situation as a rallying point. “They won’t let this get in the way of the season,” said Knauf, a 1981 graduate who was a running back for the Tritons. “This is still a good team, and it’s going to be a good year.” With one high school in San Clemente, football games rank among the top social activities in the fall. Games draw nearly 5,000 people, enough to trickle over to the stands for the visiting team, said Knauf. “It’s probably a great example of Friday Night Lights in Orange County,” Knauf said, referring to the television drama based on high school football. The simultaneous loss of five coaches two weeks before the season could be disastrous to most teams, but Knauf was optimistic. “This team will rally, and the community will rally behind the boys,” he said. Alpay put his faith in the team to overcome their pre-season obstacles but he wanted to keep the focus on learning first. “We’ve got to remember that our priority is education,” Alpay said. “I understand football is important. At the end of the day, they’re there for an education. Football comes second.” The superintendent said the district hopes to keep the program vibrant. “We are doing everything we can to continue the excellent football program at San Clemente High under the leadership of Jon Hamro who is a very respected coach and athletic director. The Future The Triton Football team spent 45 minutes with Hamro Monday, the quarterback said. “It was definitely important to get his input, to find out what really happened,” Wilson said. “We kind of wanted to know what was going on and what the future was going to be like.” He said the team was just trying to work through it, and some of his teammates were upset about the timing. He said many of his teammates have been playing together since they were in elementary school. “We have a pretty tight group,” said Wilson. “It definitely makes a big difference.” Wilson said the team is trying to wade through all the information and hoping to have the coaching changes in place soon. The players have resolved to practice like they had done thus far. “I think it will definitely motivate us, help us become strong and know that we need to stick together as a team,” he said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Krysta Worthen All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Monday, August 15 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Calle Puente, 1100 Block (12:14 a.m.) A man with a baseball bat was seen trying to break into a Las Palmas Elementary School classroom. He had already broken a window with the baseball bat. The 20-yearold man, who listed his occupation as cook, was later arrested.

Saturday, August 13

San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Calle Balandra, 2300 Block (6:56 a.m.) A female caller stated she did not know where she was and that someone was trying to kill her. She told the dispatcher she broke into her current location to get away. A man in a white mask was chasing her and after breaking into the house she was in, she locked herself in the master bedroom. She was on the second floor and believed she was the only one in the house but could hear noises downstairs. She then said someone was trying to open the bedroom door. The woman was later cleared out of the home and taken to a hospital.

Friday, August 12 PROWLER Avenida Granada, 200 Block (10:26 p.m.) A caller notified authorities to say there was someone in the backyard and no one was expected to be home. The windows and doors were locked but one window was found open, and the caller thought someone entered the house. The caller could see the subject in the backyard.

Thursday, August 11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Puente, 1100 Block (6:12 p.m.) Six male juveniles were seen climbing the

fence at Las Palmas Elementary School with golf clubs in hand and heading towards the kindergarten classrooms.

Wednesday, August 10 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Caballista Del Norte, 2900 Block (7:22 p.m.) A caller phoned deputies to report a registered sex offender who lives in the neighborhood who was seen the past two nights walking around with a 10-year-old boy. PROWLER REPORT Avenida Santa Barbara, 200 Block (12:27 p.m.) A man was seen looking into the caller’s daughter’s window early in the morning, and the caller’s brother saw someone jump over the fence. Deputies Bring in four from Fiesta, Issue 19 Citations Four arrests were made and 19 alcohol violations issued as part of Sunday’s Fiesta downtown. Two juveniles were taken into custody for violations of a gang injunction. A 27-year-old man was arrested after he fled from a fight outside Fred’s Liquor Store, according to Sgt. Scott Kennedy. A 24-year-old woman, identified as his girlfriend was also taken into custody. Deputies responding to the fight at

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about 6:30 p.m. were alerted to the man by a group of people pointing him out, the sergeant said. “As soon as deputies got up there, they saw him running,” he said. “He ran right behind the command center.” The deputies gave chase and grabbed the man’s backpack, which slipped off and allowed him to elude authorities. Deputies tackled him into a wall, but he managed to get away again. The man ran into Italian Cravings Restaurant and out another door, but deputies were eventually able to snag him. The chase lasted about 25 seconds, Kennedy estimated. The woman grabbed at a deputy’s arm while they were chasing the suspect. When she was taken to the command center, she punched a deputy twice in the face, Kennedy said. She was charged with resisting arrest and obstructing an officer. “Both were intoxicated and really didn’t know what they were doing,” the sergeant said. The citations for alcohol violations come with fines of up to $150, Kennedy said. Most involved people drinking in public outside of the area designated for Fiesta, he said. About 30 deputies patrolled the event throughout the day. They finished their work at 7:30 p.m. “Really for a Fiesta, it went fairly well,” Kennedy said. —Stacie N. Galang

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News Bites

City and Community Calendar

Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info Fundraiser Set for Saturday u Be a Hero, Become a Donor Founder Gina Cousineau is hosting a fundraising barbecue Saturday, August 20 for Elaine Gjonovich who has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Gjonovich started Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club and Fitness Studio with her husband Richard Gjonovich. “(Elaine Gjonovich) has been a pillar of the community for some 25 years as a fitness professional and resident,” said Cousineau by email. “She has changed the lives of many by teaching them to embrace our Spanish Village by the Sea and utilize its beautiful venues to improve their health and fitness.” The barbecue will be at Cousineau’s San Clemente home. All money raised from the event will go to Elaine Gjonovich who is unable to work. For more information, contact Cousineau at ginacinsc@aol.com or 949.842.9975. For those who cannot attend, a donation can be made at www.helpinghearts4friends.org.

Thursday, August 18 Landlord Workshop 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Event put on by the The Fair Housing Foundation at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 800.446.3247x1104, www.san-clemente.org.

Friday, August 19 Party at Senior Center 12 p.m. Join the Senior Center for a party with entertainment by singer Tony Rogers. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322. Volunteers work on an ocean friendly garden. Courtesy photo

Saturday, August 20

more information, visit www.tritonfootball. com.

Swim Lessons 10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. Ole Hanson Beach Club has swim lessons for kids ages 6-12. Available on a firstcome-first-serve basis. 105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, www.san-clemente.org.

public and includes food. Entertainment will be by a Polynesian dance group. The luau is $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The church is located at 27002 Camino De Estrella in San Clemente. For tickets, call Ellen Davisson at 949.496.9352.

Ocean Friendly Gardens Class Offered by Surfrider u Surfrider Foundation’s South Orange

Resident Earns Diploma u Brianna L. Rhodes earned her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. Rhodes completed her undergraduate study after the Winter 2011 semester in April.

Tritons to Wash Cars for Charity u Triton football players will be holding their first charity fundraiser for the Child Abuse Prevention Center Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of San Clemente High School. The athletes will offer a community car wash and donations from the fundraiser will go to the charity, which offers in-home parenting and education programs and in-home mental health program. The Triton Touchdown Club will also support the car wash with a $5 barbecue hot dog lunch while drivers wait. Proceeds from food sales will benefit the Triton Touchdown Club. For

San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

County Chapter is hosting an Ocean Friendly Gardens class on sustainable landscaping practices on Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dana Point Recreation Division facility, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. Surfrider initiated the OFG program to help its members and the general public, take steps at their own homes to prevent pollution from reaching our precious ocean. The class will be taught by the Green Gardens Group, a sustainable landscaping education and consulting firm. Seating is limited. A light breakfast will be served. The cost is $25 fee for members and non-members. To RSVP, call 949.496.2979. To learn more about Surfrider’s program visit www.oceanfriendlygardens.org.

School Supply Donations Being Accepted for Capo Unified u Financial Advisor Burton B. Brown of Edward Jones is collecting school supplies for students in the Capistrano Unified School District. Donors may bring regular ruled paper, colored pencils, pencils and pens, crayons, pencil pouches, binders, tab dividers, college-ruled paper, bus passes for high school students. Brown is also collecting general items of toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and soap. He is accepting donations through September 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at his office at 300 S. El Camino Real, Suite 102B. For more information, call 949.492.1274.

will host a luau Saturday, August 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to the

Sunday, August 21 Arts & Craft Faire 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Monday, August 22 Mom Business Associates 12 p.m. Education group for mom business owners at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760.MOM.2359, www.mombusinessassociates.com.

Tuesday, August 23

Methodist Church Hosts Luau u Palisades United Methodist Church

Beautification Event 8 a.m. Cleanup and unity event at Calle Campana and Calle Canasta in Los Mares neighborhood. 949.361.6188, www.san-clemente.org.

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San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Group meets to help develop and improve public speaking skills at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.892.8121.

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Back to School: Teachers Will Attempt to Enlighten Your Children in Class Educators’ real contribution is even more important to parents everywhere

with my education.” My kids on the other hand, have not been passionate academics, and no amount of effort from my wife and me has been successful in impressing on them the amazing opportunities in our wonderful American educational system. I’ve always tried to tell my kids that no matter how smart they think they are they can learn something if they just open their mind. “What you learn after you know it all, is what counts,” I tell them. But going back to school always seems to elicit groans. The fault can’t lie with the quality of our local schools. Most of San Clemente’s educational facilities are in the top tier of California’s academic ratings, which only proves what a mess the rest of the state must be in. No, I’m just kidding. My three kids all went through 12 grades of public school here, and they had some of the best teachers anyone could ask for. Teachers are still the most underrated, underpaid, underappreciated contributors to our great country’s success. American literacy, skill sets and scientific and

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Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

s hard as it is to believe, school will be starting soon. It is the time of year for kids to endure homework, gym class and cafeteria food. It is the time for parents when children will Wavelengths grow two inches just after By Jim Kempton purchasing all their backto-school clothes. Near any local campus, we can once again look forward to traffic paralysis from 7:53 a.m. to 8:01 a.m. Monday through Friday. Once again parents will show up to meet their children’s teachers and explain how gifted they are. Wise parents avoid such illusions. Wise teachers send this note to all parents on the first day of school: “If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I’ll promise not to believe everything he says happens at home.” I loved school, enjoyed the whole crazy process. Of course, as Mark Twain once said, “I never let my schooling interfere

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technological prowess – all due to our teacher’s hard work – is a cornerstone of our primacy in the world. We owe them a debt of gratitude and overdue respect. Teachers serve another very important purpose as well—one that we rarely admit to: they assist in the mental health of every mom and dad in America. Let’s face it. After an entire summer with the kids, if there were no schoolteachers to take them for a few hours everyday for the other nine months, the psychiatrists’ couches would be filled with parents. Jim Kempton holds a MBA in international business, which has been of almost no use to him in his actual career. He is convinced that learning how to solve problems and take initiative is far more important than any specific area of study you choose. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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CORRECTION: In the August 5 edition of the San Clemente Times it was erroneously reported that 16-year-old Huntington Beach skater Nyjah Huston was the youngest person to win the Men’s X Games Skateboard Street following his performance at Summer X17. That honor, in fact, goes to San Clemente’s own Ryan Sheckler who became the youngest X Games gold medalist at the age of 13 in Skateboard Street after taking the win in X Games Nine in 2003. The SC Times regrets the error.

Letters to the Editor Council Needn’t Wait to Weigh-in on SONGS Ricardo Nicol, San Clemente

The City Council has twice rejected requests by the local environmentalist group San Clemente Green to call for the temporary shut down of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station because a split majority of the council wants to wait until a September 27 public meeting to hear from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and from Southern California Edison who San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

will discuss lessons learned from the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in Japan and answer questions from the public. But the City Council should reconsider—and not wait until September— issuing a statement that, at a minimum, should address our concerns regarding the danger that the plant poses to the people of San Clemente and to the millions who live and work within the perimeter of SONGS’ nuclear emergency evacuation zone. We should hear what the NRC and

Edison have to say, but the City Council represents us, not the NRC or Edison. Also, by and large, neither we nor the council are knowledgeable enough about the science and technology of nuclear plants to even ask the right questions or properly evaluate the answers. However, we do know enough about the construction of the plant and about its location. We already know and understand that SONGS was not designed to resist the potential earthquake intensities for its

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location. If the plant could be retrofitted to resist what we know now, it would almost certainly be inadequate to resist what we will know about seismic risks and forces 10 or 20 years from now. Through the years, the more knowledge we have gained about earthquakes in the area around San Onofre, the potential risk and the intensity have increased, not decreased. The conclusion, which was obvious even before Fukushima, is that nuclear plants, (Cont. on page 15) www.sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) (Cont. from page 12) given their inherent potential for catastrophic damage in case of failure, should not be located in the highest seismic-risk zones in the world as identified by seismologists and as recognized and rated by the International Conference of Building Officials. Places like Japan, Chile, most of Iran, the coast of California, with its two nuclear plants in SONGS and Diablo Canyon, and many others throughout the world that periodically make tragic news on television and newspapers. Also, for the same reason and even if located in low-risk seismic zones, nuclear plants should not be located in the proximity of highly populated areas like southern Orange County. Even if the safety of the plant in case of a major earthquake and a possible tsunami was not an issue, the on-site growing accumulation of thousands of tons of radioactive spent fuel is a grave safety concern. But you can’t separate the plant from the on-site accumulation of radioactive waste as long as there is no solution for its safe storage. But, for many reasons, including political reasons, a satisfactory solution to the storage of lethally radioactive nuclear waste appears to be many years away, if ever. With Interstate-5 as our main escape route, we also already know about the inadequacy of the measures for emergency evacuation of huge numbers of people, especially if the nuclear emergency is caused by a major earthquake because our roads would become impassable by even minor buckling of the roadbeds or a few collapsed overpasses, both of which have occurred in several past California earthquakes. So, based on what we already know and understand, which is pretty much irrefutable and enough to constitute an unacceptable risk, the City Council should reconsider and, before the September meeting, take a position regarding SONGS that is consistent with the best interests of the people it has been elected to represent and to whom, according to the city’s mission statement, it is dedicated to “maintaining a safe healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play.”

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Give the Breed a Chance Robin F. Catone, Carlsbad

What if SONGS had a Bad Hair Day, needeD to evacuate?

I am upset and frightened by Jim Beiber’s vitriolic hyperbole and extremist viewpoint (SC Times, July 21) against the pit bull breed. Extreme beliefs lead to extreme and nonsensical outcomes that are harmful to both human and other species on this planet. My husband and I live happily with four dogs: a Rhodesian ridgeback, one pit bull and two pit bull mixed breeds. I often walk all four with no problems. We make sure our dogs are well trained and live in a loving environment. I have had a number of occasions where loose dogs have attacked me while walking my four dogs. The breeds ranged from 25-pound terriers to 70-pound German shepherds and even one very bold cat. My point is that all breeds can be aggressive. I just saw a story in the news about a Chihuahua chasing an armed robber out of his owner’s store. Pit bulls are the media darlings and not in a good way. It’s interesting when I was a young girl in the 60s the dog to be feared was the Doberman pinscher. I remember people running to get in their houses when a pinscher was off leash. Today, the breed is considered a proper family dog. I have many friends who live with pit bulls, and I support a couple of pit bull rescue organizations. If you were to interview these people, you would get a very different picture of the breed. They would tell you that the dogs are loving, playful and sweet. I can certainly attest to that with my own. I support the premise that there are no bad dogs, just bad owners. Bad owners run the gamut from training dogs to be vicious to not training their dogs at all. Both extremes can produce unfavorable results. Who loses? The dog. Any shelter attempting to find loving and forever families for the animals in their care make sure the animals they put up for adoption are well adjusted. Mr. Beiber’s letter with the emotional anger and half-truths presents a significantly biased view and can prevent people from making the decision to adopt a perfectly good animal. No one wins. Innocent, loving dogs are left in shelters or worse, euthanized for no rational reason. I know that others have or plan to write you with our side. I’d like to think that if you are unbiased on this subject, you will post our responses. If you do, I’d like to ask the readers to contact the Best Friends Animal Shelter in Kanab, Utah at www.bestfriends.org or It’s the Pits Rescue organization at www.itsthepits. org. Both of these organizations can give a more positive perspective on the breed. Please give the dogs a chance.

Lewis Lustman, San Clemente

OK, please stand up if you’re against extending the 241 Toll Road. Wow, that’s a lot of people. Now, if you drive more than 20 miles north on Interstate-5 every weekday, please remain standing. Huh, just a few. Not surprising. All those whose jobs require them to drive a fair distance on the I-5 appreciate the necessity of an alternate route. I work in Anaheim, and due to traffic, my daily commute can range from 40 to 90 minutes. I’d love to have a choice and would gladly pay a toll to enjoy less time spent driving. If you don’t want to drive on the 241, don’t. Smart guys like Joe Anderson and John T. Tengdin have noted in these pages that the extension will not only reduce traffic on the I-5 but also provide a vital evacuation route for San Clemente residents. What does letter writer Jerry Collamer recommend should San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station have a bad hair day? What is his escape plan? Pacific Coast Highway, with its single northbound lane? The I-5, already congested even on a normal Saturday afternoon? I’d love to hear his answer. I fear too many NIMBYs in San Clemente who are retired or work locally are blissfully unaware of the increasing congestion on the only available freeway and believe an evacuation will never be necessary. I hope they’re right. But should we need to get our families out due to the very real possibility of an earthquake, radiation leak or other disaster, it would be prudent to support the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ plan.

Only Almighty Dollar Drives Toll Road Devotees Jim Bendel, San Clemente

There are only two things in life that are inevitable, and the 241 Toll Road extension is not one of them. Let’s take a slightly different look at some of the facts Cup of Joe columnist Joe Anderson spills in his recent column (SC Times, July 21) promoting the extension. And while we’re at it, let’s address the newest proToll Road tactic: Fear mongering. Joe and the 241 advocates would have you believe congestion through the Interstate-5 corridor is going to worsen significantly through the year 2030. An interesting argument, considering the New York Times and other major media reported in March 2011 that over the last decade, California experienced the slowest rise in population growth in the state’s history and what growth did occur, shifted inland away from the coast. Additionally, in June 2011, California’s Department of Finance published a report projecting both Los Angeles and Orange counties will grow

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less than 10 percent between 2010 and 2020. In truth, the statistics 241ers endlessly regurgitate like a vulture feeding off its young are, at best, outdated and, at worst, intentionally biased. Those trolling for toll road support also argue it won’t damage the Trestles surf break or threaten endangered species because there are studies concluding just that. Another fascinating contention, considering the California Coastal Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce—the two ultimate decision making authorities—rejected the extension based, at least in part, on the toll road’s inconsistencies with the Coastal Zone Management Act and its negative environmental impacts. Next, Joe says the Marines are neutral on the toll road project. That’s funny because I remember in March 2010 the commanding officer of Camp Pendleton issued a letter to news outlets stating “In our view, it’s time for the TCA to find another alternative to its current proposed alignment of the 241 Toll Road through vital training areas on Camp Pendleton.” Doesn’t sound very neutral to me. Which brings us to the most recent propaganda employed by Toll Roadians—the claim we need additional routes to escape a San Onofre meltdown, wildfires and the ever-present threat of undetonated grenades rolling around on Interstate-5. Please. Most rational residents understand the risks of living in San Clemente, and these risks are minute. Even if a multibillion dollar highway was constructed through or around San Clemente, does anyone really suspect it’s going to make a significant difference if we’re hit by a tsunami or catastrophic radiation release? And if I recall, there have been at least two major wildfires running along existing stretches of 241. Any guess how those started? Could it be the result of careless motorists? In the end, there’s one primary motivation driving the extension advocates – the smell of money. And the scent is particularly strong this time of year—tourist season. Don’t buy for a second Joe’s cup runneth over with altruistic concerns about congestion relief or public safety. Instead, what’s driving him and other toll road stakeholders is the thought of how quickly they’ll line their pockets as scores of people from the Inland Empire pass through 241 toll booths each summer heading to and from area beaches. Actually, I take back one thing I said; there are three things in life that are inevitable - death, taxes and the unflagging pursuit of the almighty dollar. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit submissions to 400 words.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

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

thursday

Beach Concert 6 p.m. The reggae group, Common Sense, plays at the San Clemente Pier as part of the free concert series. www.san-clemente.org.

Basic Needs Speaker Series 6:30 p.m. The Ecology Center presents Christian Beamish, author of “By Sail and Oar—the Cormorant Journeys,” for an evening conversation, wine, beer and light fare. Cost: $10 members, $25 non-members. 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. Nathan James & Friends 9 p.m. Back-porch blues at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

friday

The Cholulas 9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Pageant of the Master’s 8:30 p.m. The annual theatrical event where art comes alive; this year’s theme is “Only Make Believe.” Nightly shows through Aug. 31. Tickets $15-$100. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org. DJ & Groove Lounge 9:30 p.m. Dance while great DJs spin hit music at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. Karaoke 9 p.m. El Mariachi Restaurant hosts Karaoke Night in English and Spanish every Friday and Saturday. 1925 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.5111. Denny White 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

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Third Sunday Sessions

What started as a simple idea has turned into a monthly acoustic jam dubbed Sunday Sessions featuring local musicians at the Cabrillo Playhouse. This month’s 6 p.m. show brings artists Paige Bennett, Joe Eslick and band Outside Over There with Nico and Bash Evans. The Sunday, August 21 session marks the sixth time the playhouse has hosted the event, said organizer and Cabrillo board member Laurel Zwilling. She credited Cabrillo’s Anthony Yuro and musician Melody Atwood for planting the seed for the shows. “I played there when I was 11,” Atwood told Zwilling. “I would love to play there. It’s such a great space.” Atwood opened the series and helped find the other two performers for the first March session. Every month since, new acts have turned out. Most have been singer-guitar players but a few have picked up the violin, keyboard, ukulele and hang drums, Zwilling said. “They don’t have to compete with the sounds of a noisy bar,” the organizer said. “People come to sit and listen to them Paige Bennett. Courtesy photo play.” The musicians also appreciate the fact the sessions help the local nonprofit theater, she said. The Sunday Sessions are held every third Sunday that’s not a holiday at 202 Avenida Cabrillo. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information or to suggest a musician, visit www.facebook.com/LocalSundaySessions, email Zwilling at laurel.zwilling@yahoo.com or call the theater box office at 949.492.0465. No advance seats are sold. —Stacie N. Galang

Robben Ford 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House with Robben Ford featuring Renegade Creation, Michael Landau, Jimmy Haslip and Gary Novak. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Around the World Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Tony Marino of Total Beverage Imports. $15 for seven wines. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. Big Fat Steve 8:30 p.m. Music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. Art-A-Fair 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Art festival in Laguna Beach with fine art, interactive workshops, live music and much more. General admission $7. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514, www.art-a-fair.com. Slow Burn Classic Rock 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Concert at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

saturday

Lapule Jammers Ukulele Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5. Reservations required. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Owl Pellet Detectives 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Special educational event at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. Catalina Snorkeling Cruise 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts an adventure to Catalina Island on the R/V Explorer where guests can go snorkeling, enjoy a barbecue dinner, learn about marine life and much more. Cost $70-$78. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Music Under the Stars: Sapadilla 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano’s concert series continues with Sapadilla: Steel Drum, Calypso and Island Music with Caribbean Dancers. Call for ticket info. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1315, www.missionsjc.com. Page 19

CaminOvation Awards Event 6:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents its third annual awards event to honor the best actors, directors, choreographers, volunteers and more; includes musical numbers and after party. Tickets $10-$15. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. Live Music Cruise: Section 8 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Saturday music cruise featuring rock group, Section 8. Full bar onboard. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine hosts wine tastings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. Well Hung Heart with Subsurfers 10 p.m. Concert at OC Tavern with Well Hung Heart and guest Subsurfers. Cost $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. Marc Seal 7 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. I Band 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. Bedazzled 8 p.m.-10 p.m. A 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. Leroy and the Bad Browns 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

sunday

Ode to Giving 10:30 a.m. Event at the Baha’i Center themed on giving and receiving. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.218.8284, www.soulfoodoc.com. (Cont. on page 20)

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 19) Concerts in the Park: Hot August Night 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The city of Dana Point presents a free concert at Sea Terrace Bay Park with Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute). Pacific Coast Hwy. and Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. Morning Breeze Cruise 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute presents a cruise with music by Jazz! FM 88.5 KSBR. Log online for tickets. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Krysta Worthen

Stella’s Serious Italian 17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, 949.234.1679, www.stellasitalian.com Best Known For: Seafood, happy hour Most Popular Item: Chilean sea bass

West Coast Film Festival Celebration of great films at Regency Theatre ongoing now through Aug. 25. Tickets $10-$25. 26762 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3435, www.westcoastfilmfest.com.

This isn’t just any Italian restaurant. This is serious. Stella’s Serious Italian is a restaurant and lounge that manager and chef Marco Mariselli calls “unique.” Mariselli, who was born and raised in Italy, adds authentic flavor from his homeland to the restaurant when he’s in the kitchen. Stella’s is best known for seafood with dishes like seafood del grotto, which is made up of mixed greens, jumbo prawns and Alaskan king Courtesy photo crab legs. The eatery also boasts a variety of more traditional Italian meals such as margherita pizza and ravioli. An additional feature of Stella’s is its live music six nights a week. Mariselli raves about the restaurant’s saxophone player who has been performing there for about two years and plays every night except Monday. Upcoming at Stella’s is its winemaker dinners in which four to six people will experience a five-course meal accompanied with five different wines. The chef and a representative of a winery will be there to help customers pair an appropriate wine for each dish. With 10 different specials nightly and an enduring happy hour, Stella’s is the place to go for a serious Italian experience.

San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce and more along Avenida Del Mar.

Price: $8-$29 Reservations: Yes

Beatles Classics 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Festival of Arts presents Jason Feddy and Friends playing music of The Beatles every Sunday through August. Free with $7 admission. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

Ashun 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Daniel Tosh 7 p.m. Concert at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $39.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

monday

Smokey Karaoke 8 p.m. Sing fearlessly at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Clif Miller Live 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Payment: Cash, credit

Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

Mission SJC’s Historical Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s historical collection featuring precious and rare paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with paid admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

tuesday

Will Heard 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire and Taco Tuesday. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Poul Pedersen 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

AT THE MOVIES

BY Megan Bianco

The Help Is Resourceful

Tate Taylor’s screen adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s novel The Help has been receiving a few critical comments over its stereotypical view, at least seen through the film’s poster and trailer, of racial issues in the ‘60s being resolved by a sympathetic, middle class white woman. While, yes, two main characters are middle-aged, black women who work as servants (Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer) and the story includes a middle class young white woman (Emma Stone) and even the typical prejudice villain (Bryce Dallas Howard), in hardly any other way are the black women desperate for help or the white women caring out of pity. While the promotion of Dreamworks’ movie might make it seem like Stone is the protagonist, The Help is very much an ensemble effort. After returning home to Jackson, Miss. after graduating from college in 1963, Skeeter Phelan (Stone) is set on nabbing a full-time job in journalism. When she discovers that her so-called friend Hilly Holbrook (Howard) has plans to build separate bathrooms for the house help, Skeeter decides an article on the maids’ perspective would be the perfect pitch to start her career. Not only does Hilly disapprove, but also so do her two servants (Davis and Spencer) who Skeeter wants to interview. Soon it’s realized that there is not only trouble at the Holbrook household, but also at the maids’ homes—and

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Family Science Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute presents an event featuring marine mammals. $7 per person, or $25 for a family pack. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. 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. Benny/Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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

Cheese & Wine Pairing 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Starr Cornwall and Eric Reichenbach who will be featuring wines and cheeses from Northern California. $35 for four cheeses paired with wines. Reservations required. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Emma Stone and Viola Davis in The Help. ©DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC.

Jackson in general. Stone and Jessica Chastain (portraying town bimbo Celia Foote) are two of the most promising actresses in Hollywood today, and their performances in The Help are no exception. Davis may be the actress with the Oscar nomination already under her belt, but it’s Spencer who grabs viewers’ attention. While Taylor’s screenplay sometimes plays a bit too tongue-in-cheek with its references to taboo aspects of the early 1960s—such as Skeeter’s mom’s reaction to homosexuality—his direction is fine. Ultimately, it’s the acting and characters that give The Help strength. 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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Dean Grech 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. Kids Storytime at the Casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. Jared from Knockout 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.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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Olé: 58th Annual Fiesta Brings Revelers to Downtown From live music to petting zoo to salsa contest, event featured fun for all ages Text and photos by Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

he 58th Fiesta Street Festival celebrated good times on Avenida Del Mar Sunday with about 35,000 people who feasted, imbibed and enjoyed a slightly overcast day downtown. The numbers of revelers were so high that many of the food booths run by local charities served plates of sandwiches and sides of corn until no more was left. “It was wonderful to see the nonprofits run out of food at 3 p.m. in the afternoon,” said Norma Hernandez of the San Clemente Chamber. “It’s what the fiesta is for.” For the chamber, which organizes Fiesta, the event was among it’s largest yet. “It was the biggest fiesta ever that we put together,” Hernandez said. In addition to those who came for food and music, 24 participants arrived to compete for salsa supremacy. Hernandez noted that more young families took part in events like the salsa contest. They sat on the grass next to the tent—and adjacent to the community center—to dip their chips into the variety of salsas made for the day. Hernandez also thanked the Sheriff’s Department for their work to make the event safe. “They did a wonderful job, an absolutely wonderful job just trying to patrol the outside perimeter,” she said. SC Clockwise from top left: Julie Kruger of Indiana takes a photo of her son Clay, 7; Claire Bush of San Clemente performs with the hula hoop; Tyler Johnson of the noontime Rotary Club sells corn at the club’s booth; Sara Leard of San Clemente and her son Titan, 18 months, pet goats in the petting zoo; Pat Drummy, manager of St. Roy at the Vine, and chef Jared Cook give out salsa samples; Raquel Drew, 7, of San Clemente has her face painted by Donna Hofstee.

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Salsa Contest Results and Numbers Judge’s choice Best restaurant: St. Roy at the Vine of San Clemente Best individual: Alvina’s Green Salsa by Alvina Lowe Lloyd of San Clemente

Best decorated booth Individual: San Clemente Elks Lodge Restaurant: St. Roy at the Vine of San Clemente San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

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People’s Choice Restaurant: 1. Crispins of San Clemente; 2. Fred’s Mexican Café of Laguna Niguel; 3. St. Roy at the Vine of San Clemente Individual: 1. Tres Generations Salsa by Corrine Dixon of San Clemente; 2. B.W.T. Motorsports by Michael Carrillo of Corona; 3. Salsa Mama by Nancy Serranto of San Clemente Number of Participants: 24 Number of Salsa Tasters: Nearly 1,000 Source: San Clemente Chamber of Commerce

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Cheese Shop

EXTERMINATING

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

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

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

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

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

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

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

Auto Wrecking

Financial Advisor

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 FLOORING 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Commercial Real Estate www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Doug Echelberger FURNITURE First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT www.southcoastfurniture.com

CONTRACTOR

Garrison Property Services, Inc. Lic. # B609809, marc01@cox.net

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

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

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR

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

949.361.9656

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

B Construction 949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor Bankruptcy Attorneys License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 www.biffcooperconstruction.com The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 Beauty Supply www.brucehuttonconstruction.com Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 COSMETICS 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com AVON 949.370.0433 San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

949.498.9515

BOOKS

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

HAIR SALONS

Heating

OC Tykes 949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

Blinds

GRAPHIC DESIGN

San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 Sano Computers 949.492.2179 173 Avenida Serra www.sanocomputers.com

CONCRETE

Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 www.marykay.com/madams2

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

Home Décor

949.361.9656

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B

949.633.0813

Massage Therapy C’Siren Day Spa 312 Avenida De La Estrella

949.498.7700

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

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

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

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

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 OFFICE FURNITURE 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, HOME IMPROVEMENT www.southcoastfurniture.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Optometry Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD HOME LOANS 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com www.seasideeyecare.com

HOUSE SITTING

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

Dentists

Landscape Lighting

Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Costa Verde Landscape 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.freetermitereports.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com

Orthodontist Frank J. Mogavero, DDS MS 949.493.7300 1031 Avenida Pico # 101, www.syncyoursmile.com

Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN PAINTING Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 99 Avenida Serra www.drericjohnson.com The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 Vignettes of Refinement BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Periodontics & Dental Implants

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

CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 135 Avenida Victoria

CARPET & 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

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net

ELECTRICAL

949.683.4972

INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

JewelerS

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Entertainment

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

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

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

PEST CONTROL Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

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

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

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

PLUMBING

I’m a proud Triton Alumni and excited to be back in this beautiful city. Christiansen Chiropractic’s goal is to relieve pain, promote wellness and fitness. I treat many types of ailments including sports and fitness related injuries. Please stop by or visit my website for any chiropractic needs, www.christiansenchiro.com, 949.276.2956.

Real Estate Attorneys

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 San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Radiant Pool & Spa Service www.radiantpoolservice.com

Christiansen Chiropractic

949.290.5616

PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria

PRINTING

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 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 Printing OC 949.388.4888 162 Calle de Industrias 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com SALONS

949.498.6204

Psychologists

Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 www.salonbamboo.com 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

Real Estate

Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 OMA - Eric Benson 949.584.3751 www.sanclementecoastalhomes.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 McDaniel Gilmore Group Surterre Properties 949.464.3226 www.livetalega.com 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

SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com

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 SCHOOLS San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 www.sanclementesurflessons.com

TERMITES Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.877termite.com

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/ RESTORATION

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 Bayside Window Cleaning www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

WINDOW COVERINGS 949.632.1176

VACUUMS, SERVICE & REPAIR Best Blinds & Vacuums 73 Via Pico Plaza

949.492.8719

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

949.290.8230

949.361.9656

Best Blinds & Vacuums 949.492.8719 73 Via Pico Plaza 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

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BASEBALL

Orioles vs. Angels, Angel Stadium August 19, 7:05 p.m. After going toe-to-toe with Texas for four games, the Angels prep for another series against Baltimore this weekend. Info: www. losangeles.angels.mlb.com

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BICYCLING

KAYAKING

Quakes vs. 66ers, Arrowhead Credit Union Park

Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center

SOCCER

Midnight Madness Fun Ride, South San Diego County

Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club, Dana Point Harbor

August 20, 7:05 p.m.

August 20, 7:30 p.m.

August 20, 8 p.m.

August 24, 5:30 p.m.

The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino—a Class A, Advanced affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, hit the diamond for a game against Rancho Cucamonga. Info: www.web.

The pitch heats up as the LA Galaxy get ready to rumble with the San Jose Earthquakes at the Home Depot Center.

The 38th Annual Midnight Madness is a fun night of cycling, contests, prizes and entertainment to support community youth programs.

Stay cool and fit with a fun outdoor activity as the Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club hosts a great kayaking adventure. Fees do apply. Info: www.outdoor-

Info: www.sandiegomidnightmadness.org

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Info: www.lagalaxy.com

minorleaguebaseball.com

SCOREBOARD

FOOTBALL

FENCING

SCHS VARSITY FOOTBALL Team bondS at Rock City Ropes Course The San Clemente High School Varsity football team took to the ropes Monday at Rock City Climbing in Anaheim Hills for some team bonding exercises. The climbing wall was over 60ft in height. The boys also jumped off a 275ft zip line from 60ft up in the air.

Barnett takes silver medal at Fencing Summer Nationals in reno The U.S. Fencing Association Summer Nationals kicked off in early July in Reno, Nev. as the annual event–and the largest fencing tournament in the world–attracted more than 3,500 fencers. San Clemente’s Mary Barnett, 12, took home the silver medal in Y12 Women’s Sabre. Barnett, in 19th place after the early pools competition, battled back through direct elimination to make the gold medal bout against Jessica Whang of New York. Eventually, Whang prevailed 5-4, 5-3 to take the gold while Barnett wrapped up the finals with the silver. Danya Hu, a sophomore at Dana Hills High School, also took home a medal for fifth place in Y14 Women’s Sabre. And Ian Jones, a sophomore at San Juan Hills High School, won the bronze medal in Y14 Men’s Sabre. Barnett, Hu and Jones all fence together at Laguna Fencing Center under the guidance of coach Nick Dinu.

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TRACK & FIELD Brousard throws for gold in shotput, discus at International Blind Sports Federation World Games in turkey Kevin Brousard, a 2008 graduate of San Clemente High School, brought home gold medals in both the shotput and discus events from the International Blind Sports Federation World Games in Antalya, Turkey back in June. Brousard, a junior radio broadcasting major and a member of the men’s track and field team at the University of La Verne, threw 42 feet in shotput and 139.5 feet in discus at the games. He also threw his best personal record in discus and tied his personal best record in shotput to help seal up the gold medal. Brousard suffers from Stargardt’s Disease–a deterioration of the retina in both eyes–and wears prescription contact lenses with a visual acuity of 20/400, which essentially renders him legally blind. In his overall career, Brousard has competed in the Junior Blind Olympics, the World Youth Games and in the Pan American Games for the Blind among others. In addition to his success in the world of blind athletics, Brousard has found plenty of success at the NCAA Division III level with the La Verne track and field team going on to take eighth place in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships last May. Brousard, who competes in a division with other partially blind athletes, has high hopes to compete in the Paralympics for shotput and discus and looks forward to one day hopefully training full time at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. We want to run your scores, results and announcements in “Scoreboard.” E-mail sports@sanclementetimes.com, fax 949.388.9977, snail mail or drop off the information to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m.

San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

BMX rider Ryan Goodwin stays steadfast on his racing line at the American Bicycle Association’s BMX Vancouver Island Nationals. Courtesy photo

Goodwin goes big, takes home first place at BMX Nationals held in canada Ryan Goodwin, 6, of San Clemente, took home an almost 4-foot tall trophy for his first place finish at the American Bicycle Association’s BMX Vancouver Island Nationals. The competition, held in Victoria, British Columbia from July 8 to 10, drew hundreds of riders from around the United States and Canada. Ryan learned to ride a bike at 2 years old and started racing BMX at the Orange Y BMX track at age 4. The Vancouver Island victory was his first nationals win in the 6 Intermediate class. “It was awesome,” says Ryan, who’ll be a first grader at Vista Del Mar Elementary School this fall. “It means a lot to me. Winning a national is what I’ve always wanted to do.”

SKATEBOARDING SCHS skateboarders take second place, Shorecliffs nets first Following the Orange County Skateboarding League finals and semifinals June 29 at Vans Skatepark at the Block in Orange, San Clemente High School rolled away with second place behind Costa Mesa High School and just ahead of third place Fountain Valley High. In the middle school ranks, Shorecliffs Middle School ended up riding off with first place for the year. San Clemente High’s Sandro Violo finished in first place in the High School Bowl while taking second place in the high school street final, which featured 10 of the best skaters in the county. Violo also took second place overall in high school standings. Devyn Flanner took third place in high school street with Kyle Denton taking second place in bowl. Shorecliffs eighth grader James O.Whelan also finished in first place in the street event.

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Grom of the WEEK Nick Melanson Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School The Melanson family will be moving from Mission Viejo into their new home near T Street next week and Nick Melanson couldn’t be happier. After all, T Street is among his top three favorite surf breaks, along with Trestles and the pier. “I’m most excited about being within walking distance to the beach,” said Nick. “I plan to go surfing as much as possible before and after school.” Nick is looking forward to starting school at Shorecliffs Middle School in the fall and trying out for the surf team. This summer, a typical day for Nick begins with getting up, checking Surfline and heading to a local break to work on putting more power into his maneuvers. “I’m trying to make everything as big as possible,” said Nick. As the new kid in town, he says he’s looking forward to getting to know more surfers Photo by Andrea Swayne here, although he already knows a few guys from the local lineup and contests. This season—in addition to SSS school contests—Nick will compete in the Gatorade WSA Championship Tour. Nick is a focused student who says school is “pretty important” to him. He works hard to maintain As and Bs and especially likes studying math. When not surfing, he enjoys skateboarding. Welcome to San Clemente Nick. —Andrea Swayne

Local Surfer Honored at Waterman’s Ball San Clemente surfer Greg Long named Waterman of the Year at annual event By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

reg Long, San Clemente-based professional big wave surfer, was among three honorees at the 22nd Annual SIMA Waterman’s Ball on August 12 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Long was honored as Waterman of the Year, Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner of Malibu as Environmentalist of the Year and Hawaii’s George Downing was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. “This is without a doubt the greatest achievement in my career. When I first found out I was selected I was baffled,” said Long in his acceptance speech. “Looking back at previous recipients—Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton, Rob Machado, my heroes and idols—I didn’t really feel like I fit among these larger than life characters. I was extremely humbled and flattered that, not only my peers but my mentors and the entire surf industry felt that my actions both in and out of the water are worthy of such a prestigious award.” A crowd of nearly 700 surf industry VIPs, professional surfers and celebrities were in attendance at the Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (SIMA) annual gathering to raise money in support of ocean conservation organizations. The evening began with silent and live auctions that together raised more than $400,000 for the protection of the world’s oceans and surf breaks. The Ball was the culminating event of Waterman’s Weekend which included the 11th Annual Waterman’s Classic Golf Tournament at the Monarch Beach Golf Links on August 11. “…Waterman’s Weekend has raised more than $5.8 million over the past 22 years for environmental causes,” said Paul Naude, President of the SIMA Environmental Fund and President of Billabong USA. “A special thanks goes to our honorees, Greg Long, San Clemente Times August 18–24, 2011

22nd Annual SIMA Waterman’s Ball honorees (L to R) Greg Long, Waterman of the Year; George Downing, Lifetime Achievement Award and Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner, Environmentalist of the Year. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Bidders mingle among artwork and other items for sale during the silent auction. Photo by Andrea Swayne

George Downing and Zuma Jay for their dedication to the sport of surfing as well as their constant efforts to help preserve and protect our ocean.” Beneficiaries of the fundraising effort include Surfrider Foundation, Ocean Institute, WiLDCOAST, Heal the Bay, Orange County CoastKeeper and many more. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to read the full story—including more from Long’s speech—and see a photo slideshow from the event. SC

Water temp: 65-68˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 12-15’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 15-25’+ Good Remarks: South swell and small Northwest windswell offers up good size surf on Thursday. Surge is moderate and visibility is relatively low, making for poor-fair diving conditions at best. Short range: Size is in the 3-5’+ (waist-head high with some overhead sets) zone on Thursday as a South groundswell holds up and mixes with small Northwest windswell energy. Size then fades for the weekend as a new, smaller Southwest swell shows. Conditions look clean for the mornings and generally fair to good overall. Long range: Smaller but still fun size surf prevails for the weekend/early next week with a modest Southwest swell holding up rideable waves. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

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BOARDSHORTS Rusty Long Home from Hospital According to Greg Long—brother of fellow big wave surfer Rusty Long who has been recovering from burns suffered during a July 24 accident—Rusty was released from the hospital on August 13. During his acceptance speech for the Waterman of the Year Award at the 22nd Annual SIMA Waterman’s Ball on August 12, Greg thanked the surf community—on behalf of Rusty and the entire Long family—for all the support and well wishes Rusty received during his stay in the hospital. “Rusty sends his regards and wants to thank all of you for all the love and support you’ve shown him, as do I, as does our entire family.” said Greg. “He’s been recovering, so well in fact, that he’ll be released from the hospital tomorrow - three weeks earlier than planned.” Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to read the full story.

UPCOMING EVENTS August 20-21: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, 9th Street September 3-4: NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 1, Oceanside, South Jetty September 10-11: NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 2, Huntington Beach, Pier September 10-11: 15th Annual Surf for the Sea, Oceanside Harbor, North Jetty September 17: Dale Velzy Classic and Luau, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach September 17-18: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event No. 2, San Diego, Crystal Pier September 24-25: Nike 6.0 Surfing America Prime West, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetties October 1-2: Gatorade WSA Championship Tour Event No.2, Ventura, Surfers Point October 1-2: NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 3, San Onofre State Beach, Uppers October 8: Surfing America Prime West, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach www.sanclementetimes.com