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Hitting the Target San Clemente store opens to cheers from city and shoppers E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Tricia Nicholson of San Clemente shops for groceries with her daughter Presley, 8, on the opening day of Target. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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Plan to Push Toll Road in Three Parts Takes Shape

Seafest Returns this Weekend with Food, Fun, Surf

Forster Ranch Neighbors Welcome Marine Home in Style

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

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Plagiarism allegations are part of a smear campaign by colleagues who want him to resign, Councilman Derek Reeve said this week in a 1,000-word column to The Capistrano Dispatch. Reeve admits he “may be partly responsible” for the recent dust up, which comes after the website Patch reported the freshman City Council member appeared to lift dozens of passages from other writers without attribution for his blog. “In the atmosphere of today’s massive electronic echo chamber, in which we are assaulted with dozens of concepts and ideas each minute, I doubt if any of us have had a totally original idea in the past 50 years,” Reeve says. Reeve was recently criticized by two colleagues for announcing he named his dog “Muhammad,” which some saw as an affront to Muslims. He also proposed Capistrano lift its ban on unloaded firearms in parks.

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Vandals broke into the R.H. Dana Exceptional Needs Facility—a school for children with special needs that shares a campus with R.H. Dana Elementary—sometime around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday said Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Lt. Steve Doan. The vandals broke in through skylights and trashed the place—discharging fire extinguishers, breaking computer screens and other glass and destroying the kitchen. “They went in with the intention of making a serious mess, and they accomplished that,” said Doan. “The school suffered a considerable amount of damage.” According to Principal Judy Doré, most of the students went about their day with little disruption. Minor adjustments, such as relocating some classes to other rooms, allowed the school to accommodate the children without much disruption, she said. Anyone with information about the crime should call the OCSD at 949.770.6011.

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... Toll Roads?

THE LATEST: Orange County toll road advocates pushing to connect the 241 between Rancho Santa Margarita and San Clemente have a new strategy: To push the road south in three phases instead of in one major push. As envisioned, the first phase would connect the 241 from its current terminus at Oso Road to Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano. The second phase would then go from Ortega to Avenida Pico in San Clemente, with the third linking the 241 with the San Diego Freeway south of San Clemente, announced San Juan Capistrano Mayor Sam Allevato Tuesday. Allevato, who represents San Juan Capistrano on the Transportation Corridor Agencies board of directors, said the decision was made Tuesday. The incremental plan was not favored in the past, partially because of the traffic impacts that would come with the interim end points. But toll road advocates contend the 241 connection is key to solving Orange County’s traffic woes. The TCA’s preferred route was rejected by the Coastal Commission in February 2008 and upheld by the federal Department of Commerce. Since then, the TCA has held more than 250 meetings with stakeholders, Allevato said. Those meetings played a role in leading officials to move ahead with engineering and financial plans for the incremental-completion plan, he said, as did the toll road’s role in pollution-reduction plans approved by the Southern California Association of Government. WHAT’S NEXT: Directors are expected to consider about $745,000 in contracts for environmental and other studies necessary to determine the feasibility of the new strategy. San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com. —Jonathan Volzke

...Locker-room Thefts?

THE LATEST: Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of electronics, wallets and property from the visiting team locker room after the September 30 football game at San Clemente High Lt. Paul D’Auria, chief of police services, said detectives have nine victims but no suspects. “We’re just working the case,” he said. Members of the Newport Harbor football team reported the incident at 9:49 p.m. Friday after they played and lost to the Tritons 24-12. D’Auria said the thieves hauled off with the goods some time before half time. It was the first time he’d heard of a team’s belongings being taken.

off a bluish light caused by a chemical reaction,” Steers said. Sometimes the algae can be toxic although it varies, she said. The state issued an alert about the algae effects on certain marine life, including lobster, in October 2010, said Fish and Game spokesman Andrew Hughan. The alert is still in effect “Just eat the tail meat, and you’ll be fine,” he said. WHAT’S NEXT: Steers said locals may have a once in a lifetime chance to see the glowing waters and encouraged them to see the “reaction that the phytoplankton has.” FIND OUT MORE: See www.dfg.ca.gov/ marine/healthadvisory.asp. —SNG

WHAT’S NEXT: Deputies continue to investigate. FIND OUT MORE: Anyone with information about the theft can call 949.361.8230. —SNG

... Red Tide?

THE LATEST: Red tide is creating glowing blue ocean waters at night. Marine Safety Officer Blake Anderson said the algal bloom began appearing most notably a month ago. As of this week, it continued to linger although it was spotty. Julianne Steers, chief aquarist at Dana Point’s Ocean Institute, said the churning of currents and an abundance of underwater nutrients has fed the algae, causing it to bloom and grow. Daytime waters appear murky red but at night they become bioluminescent. “When each individual organism is knocked back and forth or jostled, it gives

…Picketing outside Ocean Auto?

THE LATEST: Two dissatisfied customers of Ocean Auto Sales have been picketing the business for close to a month. Both men claim they had mechanical problems with the cars they purchased and want compensation. Wayne Smith, 63, of San Juan Capistrano and Randy McKenzie, 46, a local contractor and San Clemente resident, said the used cars they purchased required costly fixes and want to be reimbursed. Smith said he traded in his car for the one he bought and spent $200 on brakes. He’s considering legal action. McKenzie claimed he put $4,000 down on a work truck that broke down. He said he put up to $650 into his truck for various repairs and is asking for a $1,000 and a different vehicle for his troubles. An employee at Ocean Auto, who would give only his first name Bob, disagreed, saying the customers were told they were

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signing an “as is” contract. The employee said Smith had buyer’s remorse and his car had no faults. He said days earlier McKenzie had been offered another car — a third from the dealer — and after the reporter left took the deal. “It was the same thing as holding somebody up,” said the employee of the men’s tactics. WHAT’S NEXT: The two men stated that they will picket until their demands are met. FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. —Erik Gabaldon and SNG

… the Holiday Train?

THE LATEST: The City Council agreed to pay the $4,000 to bring the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Train to both the North Beach and the Pier Bowl stops. The overall train costs Metrolink $301,000 and making stops throughout the region, and the agency is asking communities to chip in. “It’s something we’ve always done as a city,” Mayor Lori Donchak said. In preliminary discussions, members of the Pier Bowl Merchants Association and Downtown Business Association offered to sponsor a special event prior to the train’s arrival. They offered to pay the city permitting costs to close down streets near the pier. Councilman Bob Baker tried to get the business groups to chip in with the costs of the train stops, too, but received no support from fellow members. WHAT’S NEXT: The tentative time for the train stops is December 4 at 7 p.m. at North Beach and 7:45 p.m. at the Pier. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.san-clemente. org for details. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

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P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo

Thursday, October 6

San Clemente Artist Invited to National Painting Competition u Rick Delanty of San Clemente will compete for the fourth time in the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 9 to 16. The invitation-only event is sponsored by Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Delanty is one of 50 professional landscape painters from across the United States who will paint Laguna Beach and its surroundings during the week. The art will be exhibited and sold in the Laguna Art Museum. As part of the event’s new focus on art education, Delanty and two fellow artists will lead a student plein air painting session. The professionals will then create three paintings that will be installed on October 15 for exhibition in the museum. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org or call 949.494.8971. To view the artist’s work, see www.delantyfineart.com.

Cabrillo Playhouse to Host Auditions for Christmas Show u Auditions for Christmas in San Clemente

at the Cabrillo Playhouse will be October 10 and 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show is written and directed by Ron Lance and Daneen Pysz. Participants must be willing to sing Christmas carols. Parts are available for 11 active adult male and females ages 25 to 60-plus for principal and caroler roles, four girls and boys ages 8 to 16 to play younger principle parts, one man to play a vacationing and jovial Chris Kringle and one man or woman to play a returning veteran. For more information, see www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Third Annual Hope 4 Hanna Events Kick Off October 9 u Hope 4 Hanna will host its third annual Trace 3 San Clemente 10k-5k-1/2k Kid’s Run Sunday, October 9 at Plaza Pacifica 951 Avenida Pico. The nonprofit joined with fellow charity Talk About Curing Autism or TACA for the event. The 10K and 5K kick off at 7 a.m. and the last event, Walka for TACA, begins at 11 a.m. Since its inaugural race, Hope 4 Hanna has donated more than $150,000 to larger organizations. Funds raised are used for research, biomedical scholarships, socialization groups and marriage counseling for families in financial need. A resource fair is held in conjunction with the race. Participants can register as an individual, start a team or join a team. Register online at www.hope4hanna.com. For more information, contact the event coordinators: Josh Belden 949.293.8385 or josh@hope4hanna. com or Justin Alderson 949.306.3070 or justin@hope4hanna.com.

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

The College Talk: The New Reality 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Lisa McLaughlin of Edvantage College Consulting speaks in the CUSD Board Room. 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, tinyurl.com/collegetalk.

Saturday, October 8 Fall Plant Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Garden Club hosts the plant sale at the SC Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, www.sanclementegardenclub.com. SDG&E Home Lighting Event 10 a.m.2 p.m. Trade up to five incandescent light bulbs for energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs in the Lowe’s parking lot. 907 Avenida Pico, 800.411.7343, www.sdge.com. Artist Rick Delanty plans to compete in the Laguna Beach Plein Art Painting Invitational. Courtesy photo

Hope 4 Hanna 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Trace3 hosts the 5k, 10k and 1/2k races and resource fair at the Pacific Plaza Shopping Center. 951 Avenida Pico, www.hope4hanna.com

Grant Applications Available from Ocean Festival u The Ocean Festival committee will be accepting grant applications through October 15. The nonprofit is dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic, cultural and enjoyable family event. Since 1993, the Ocean Festival has awarded more than $350,000 in grants to local organizations and schools and scholarships to college-bound students in South Orange County. For more information, visit www. oceanfestival.org or call at 949.440.6141. Requests can be mailed to: SCOF, Attn: Grants Committee, P.O. Box 1373, San Clemente, CA 92674. Remember to mark your calendars for next year’s event July 21 and 22.

City’s Logo, Fine Art Contest Winners Announced u The City’s General Plan logo design winner is Bill Atkins and the Best of Show winner is Lyndell Stonick. The fine art winners for the General Plan’s 12 themed chapters were Joyce Poisson’s Sea View for the chapter on Land Use, Kathleen Black’s Del Mar Street for Urban Design, Tara Sood’s The Strawberry Ladies for Economic Development, John White’s Morning Break for Coastal, Rick Delanty’s 9:35, Cotton’s Point for Circulation, Pam Hill’s End of Pico for Scenic Highways, Alan Nowell’s San Clemente Alley for Public Facilities, Services & Utilities, Carolyn Pelkey’s Casa Gardens for Historic/Cultural Resources, Lisa Mozzini-McDill’s Dusk for Energy & Natural Resources, Steve Kell’s Almost Quitting Time for Safety, Alan Nowell’s Man with Jackhammer for Noise and Laurie Meinke’s Beckoning Board for Park & Recreation. The city and the San Clemente Art Association concluded the General Plan Logo Design

Sunday, October 9

Monday, October 10 Mom Business Associates 12 p.m. Support group for mom business owners at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760.MOM.2359, www. mombusinessassociates.com.

Tuesday, October 11 The artwork of Bill Atkins will appear on the city’s General Plan. Atkins’ work was the winning logo for the city contest. Courtesy photo

and Fine Art Contest at an artist reception September 24. The logos and artwork were professionally judged and Mayor Lori Donchak personally thanked the artists and awarded the winners with prizes. The artwork that was juried into this contest is on display and for sale until October 27 at the SCAA Art Gallery at 100 N. Calle Seville in San Clemente. The contest was proposed by Councilmember Bob Baker.

Couple to Speak on Novel u The San Clemente Library will have local authors Sally and Quetzalcoatl Magana for a reading and signing of their novel Lost Hope on October 13 at 7 p.m. The couple met while pursuing their doctoral degrees in chemical engineering at Western Reserve University. She studied synthetic diamonds, and he researched industrial diamonds and nonlinear processes. Their novel focuses on a quest to recover the lost Hope Diamond. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Adult Librarian Alicia Zach at 949.492.3493.

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Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley Meeting 11 a.m. Ladies’ luncheon with speaker Mike Cotter at Irons in the Fire. 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.0586. City Council Special Meeting 6:30 p.m. Lessons Learned from Fukushima (cont.) at Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, www.san-clemente.org

Wednesday, October 12 Time Management for Busy Students 6 p.m. A workshop at the library with Dr. Paul Gluch for middle and high school students with emphasis on clarifying priorities and setting goals. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org. San Clemente Area Republican Women Meeting 10 a.m. Guest speaker Roger Hedgecock at Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club. Cost $25. 200 Avenida La Pata, 949.492.7765, warman1807@hotmail.com. Public Ed Study: Role of Federal Government 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Capo Valley League of Women Voters meet at the Dana Point Library. Public welcome. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.1858, lwvcba.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Hitting the Target San Clemente Store Opens to Cheers percent for the same time period. Unemployment in the state has hovered stubbornly at around 12 percent since June 2009. While it’s unclear exactly home many nticipation. Excitement. Exhilaration. hires at Target were taken off the unemThis was the mix of emotions that ployment rolls, the store will be sending overtook anxious shoppers this week home paychecks to 200 employees and as the Target on Avenida Vista Hermosa expects to top out at 215 through Decemopened. To usher in the occasion, members ber, said Stephanie Speer, Target’s execuof the City Council, Target-sponsored San tive team leader of human resources. She Clemente surfer Kolohe Andino and the estimated that about 80 percent of store store manager Joshua Schwartz cut the hires live in San Clemente. Roughly 3,000 ceremonial ribbon Tuesday afternoon in people submitted applications to the store, front of the 142,206-sqaure-foot store. San Speer said. Clemente High cheerleaders attended the The human resources manager said festivities, a DJ stationed in front of the Target hired employees ranging from high store’s electronic section pumped out tunes school students to retirees. and caterers from Carbonara’s Italian Trat“It’s wonderful because it’s a really toria served up appetizers for guests. diverse group,” Speer said. “The city has “It’s like Christmas in San Clemente,” been so welcoming and so wonderful.” said Scott Monroe, who attended the openThe city expects to collect about $300,000 ing with his wife Lynette and three sons a year through sales at the Vista Hermosa Matthew, 9, Ethan, 7, and Joshua, 4. “We’ve store. San Clemente receives one cent for been waiting a long time for a Target in San every dollar spent at TarClemente. get and any other taxable Eight years ago, the By the Numbers transaction in the city, acfamily moved from Irvine More than 400 shopping carts cording to city Treasurer where they had easy 515 parking spots Pall Gudgeirsson. access to a store. Before Mayor Lori Donchak this week, the Monroes 14.5 acres did her part Tuesday would trek the 14 miles 142,206-sqaure-foot building when she left the store to Aliso Viejo to shop at 200 employees with laundry detergent, the nearest store. 16 checking lanes sports socks and a new Lynette Monroe $300,000 in sales tax revenue pair of athletic shoes she longed for a Target so for San Clemente planned to use at her much that she wrote mayor’s walks. the corporation directly 50 feet: the height of the tower “I think it’s fabulous,” on several occasions Source: Target, City of San Clemente she said as she left the lobbying for a store. She store with her husband, said she received a form Andrew Donchak. “It’s a beautiful store. letter outlining the company’s strategy for Every detail was considered.” choosing sites but no promises. Finally, Her husband purchased a mocha frapLynette Monroe could stop her letter-writpaccino from the store’s Starbucks. ing campaign. (Donchak’s next walk will be Sunday “They have just like the coolest stuff,” she at the Trace 3 Hope 4 Hanna event, and said as she pushed her cart filled with boxes she intends to meet walkers at 6:30 a.m. at of cereal and cartons of milk toward the exit the Baja Fresh in the Wal-Mart shopping where her husband and children sipped center.) on frozen drinks. “I love everything about San Clemente does not budget the monTarget.” ey expected from Target before it actually “They have lower prices with style,” her comes into city coffers, Gudgeirsson said. husband added. When the tax dollars do arrive, they will go San Clemente resident Jen Peterson was to the general fund and are not directly tied also excited about not having to schlep to any project, although they will likely help miles north to shop, but noted her husband cover the costs of the new La Pata-Vista didn’t welcome the added traffic the store Hermosa Sports Park. would likely attract. “I love Target,” she said. “I won’t have to WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE COUNTS drive far now.” The San Clemente Target uses the company’s “P Fresh” design, which includes BULL’S EYE FOR LOCAL ECONOMY both the department store and a fresh proFor the city of San Clemente, the store duce section. The project was approved by opening meant jobs and welcome sales tax the Planning Commission in April 7, 2010, dollars. and the City Council gave Target the green California’s unemployment rate is 12.1 light on the store May 18, 2010. percent, the second-highest in the nation “It’s the biggest prototype that Target after Nevada, according to the U.S. Departcurrently makes,” said the store manager, ment of Labor’s latest statistics from August. who lives in Dana Point and ran a store in That national unemployment rate was 9.1 By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

Council members Bob Baker, Jim Dahl, Jim Evert, Target-sponsored surfer Kolohe Andino, Mayor Lori Donchak and Target Store Team Leader Joshua Schwartz cut the ribbon on the opening of the San Clemente Target. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Irvine prior to arriving in San Clemente. The store boasts a Starbucks, pharmacy, Pizza Hut Food Avenue and Target Cafe. Customers can also use the building’s free wi-fi. Target incorporated green technology with energy efficient cooling systems for both food and building and low-flow restrooms. The amenities are appealing to Christy Karsten of San Juan Capistrano who shops often in San Clemente. Once a week, after she drops off her children at Our Savior Lutheran School in South San Clemente, she picks up groceries at the Ralph’s in Talega. “Now, with Target here, I can kill two birds with one stone,” the mother of two said. Tina McNeilly welcomed the store especially for the clothes shopping for her 2-year-old Gioia. “I’ve actually been waiting to buy fall clothes until it opened,” she said. “They have good clothes for kids, and it’s rea-

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sonable.” For Jim Nielsen and his wife, the Target is “one place we can get almost everything we need.” For his two daughters, the San Clemente Target means convenience and equity. The pair has Thursday meet-ups that center around a trip to Target in Mission Viejo. Daughter Kristin Blaney of San Clemente drives to see sister Victoria Brostrom who lives in Mission Viejo. The pair and their families visited the store on Alicia Parkway. Now, Nielsen’s daughters will be able to take turns driving to their respective stores. Schwartz has seen the enthusiasm of San Clemente customers and the city overall, which also helped find the Minnesota-based company office space for hiring. “It’s been really nice,” he said. “The community, in general, has been really excited and accommodating.” After all the work to ready the store and welcome customers, his employees likely share their own emotion. Exhaustion. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By JONATHAN VOLZKE All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department 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, October 3 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Palizada, 100 Block (2:41 a.m.) A man said his neighbor threatened him and he was afraid of him. The caller had been arrested earlier for drug violations. PATROL CHECK Avenida Adobe, 500 Block (1:18 a.m.) A man reported his car alarm went off, and when he went to check on it, the door was slightly open.

Sunday, October 2

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY North El Camino Real/Canada (8:05 p.m.) Deputies were asked to assist Animal Control Officers in responding to a new Kia Optima with a “dog in distress” inside. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida San Diego, 100 Block (7:44 p.m.) A caller said a woman, who drives a Mercedes, went to buy dope from a couple of men and should be returning any minute. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida La Pata, 100 Block (7:09 p.m.) A woman reported she was locked in a self-storage yard. DISTURBANCE Ola Vista, 400 Block (6:53 p.m.) A couple was in a fight. Dispatchers could hear yelling and screaming. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1500 Block (6:05 p.m.) A transient was “chanting in a high-pitched voice” near a law office. THREATS REPORT Calle Patricia, 100 Block (5:11 p.m.) A woman received a threat, by text. DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/Avenida Pico (4:08 p.m.) Kids were riding their bicycle “up the wall” of the Miramar Theater and taking photographs of their efforts.

PATROL CHECK North El Camino Real/Marquita (2:57 p.m.) Four men were approaching people and asking them if they could fix dents in vehicles. They were, the caller reported, mainly approaching elderly people. WELFARE CHECK Avenida Lobeiro, 200 Block (1:18 p.m.) A woman called 9-1-1 looking for her husband. She said she needed her medications but couldn’t find him. Dispatchers thought she sounded confused and asked deputies to check on her.

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Via Nada, 200 Block (3:07 a.m.) A woman said she was stabbed seven times by her male friend’s ex-girlfriend, but she didn’t need paramedics. The weapon was a pocket knife. She reported they were more slashes than stabs. DISTURBANCE El Prado, 1100 Block (2:28 a.m.) Two men were cursing and throwing themselves against a vehicle trying to break the windows, a caller reported. They then left.

CITIZEN ASSIST Via Tulipan, 1600 Block (12:37 p.m.) A man wanted to talk to a deputy about a local shop selling tobacco to his 17-yearold son.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Presidente, 2600 Block (1:45 a.m.) A woman reported her boyfriend pushed her head into a wall and threw her and her three kids out of their hotel room. She had a bump on her head.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Cazador Lane, 300 Block (11:07 a.m.) A woman was heard yelling to call 9-1-1 about her 18-month-old daughter, but the caller wasn’t sure what was wrong.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Courte Sagrada, 0 Block (12:56 a.m.) A man reported hearing a noise and seeing a man walk from the living room to the bedroom, then back toward the living room.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 3900 Block (8:24 p.m.) A woman reported the driver of a truck blocked her in, then harassed her and flipped her off before driving away. He’d stopped at a fast food restaurant.

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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Marbella, 0 Block (10:59 p.m.) A vehicle hit a house, near the front door. It ended up on the front porch. The driver, who was to turn 40 the next day, was arrested. She listed her occupation as sales.

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Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

Texting My Patience: To Our Kids We’re Still Old We surf the net. We un-friend on Facebook. We tweet. But it really doesn’t matter to our children.

f you are like every other parent who has dutifully learned how to somewhat master emailing, surf the Internet sufficiently to find the movie you want on Fandango and learned how to try and Tweet something in 140 characters or less, you are to be congratulated. You have now reached third-grade in the 21st century cyber-world communication system. You think that because of this your children should accept you as being “in the know.” The L U R. Stop kidding yourselves. When my kids were younger, and I couldn’t work something on the Internet, I simply asked them. The kids were actually excited to help me. They never showed me how; they simply pushed 18 buttons at once and made the machine light up like Legend of Zelda video artwork, and, voila,

everything was working perfectly. Now, when I ask for help they just roll their eyes. When we all got smart phones I thought, “Oh good. Now, they will talk to us when we Wavelengths call.” By Jim Kempton But no. They don’t answer their phones. They don’t return their email messages. They don’t even listen to their voice mail. Nope, none of those things will help you reach your children. Because they text. OK, so finally we got wise and began texting our kids. They responded, but usually with groans. “Dad, stop sending novels,” they wrote

back. “But I’m trying to get all the points in,” I’d respond when they accused me of encyclopedic rhetoric. “Cut 2 chase,” was the reply. “I am texting,” I’d retort haughtily. “Dad, it’s not texting if we have to scroll.” The problem is: How can we teach our kids anything when we have to speak in sound bytes? How can we teach them ethics, discipline or how to act at their girlfriend’s parents’ dinner party? Here is the best I was able to come up with: “I’m not de9 u should have a 6th sense b4 u leave 4 a dinner party. When u arrive, it dozen hurt 2 remember the bay6. Don’t b l8, hold ur 4K properly, keep ur food on ur pl8, don’t let any1 say u 8 2

Letters to the Editor Community Effort is Beyond Measure for family Rivka Bent, San Juan Capistrano

Back in February my son, Cole Bent, returned home to San Juan Capistrano from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. In March, thanks to symptoms from hemorrhage, we learned he had a cancerous brain tumor propelling him into immediate surgery. During the two-month hospital stay and these past four months of rehabilitation, our family has had the privilege of experiencing the generosity and compassion of so many people. As is customary with illness, family and friends rally around with support. However, in this letter, it is the generosity of the community at large that I wish to highlight. Because Cole is military affiliated, there are many avenues of correspondence, which are required. I cannot thank Bill and Susan Odelson of the Paper Annex in MarSan Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

fast, and check ur napkin off10. 4tun8ly it will keep food off of u. It’s ys advice 4 kids, 4 adults and even 14agers. Don’t get plum stains on urself or some1 will say, ‘o i c u 8 1 2.’ That’s it.” It’s still way over the allowed space: 310 characters, 89 wds. Readum n weep. Jim Kempton is the father of three and held the post of director of media at Billabong for seven years. He also was the content director for HardCloud, one of the first Boardsports portals on the Internet. But that was back just before the meteor hit that killed the dinosaurs. He can be reached at jkempton@wavelengths360.com. 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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bella Plaza enough for their unconditional help. They have established “Cole’s Tab,” where they keep the balance due at zero. Yet they weekly fax, copy and mail out information on Cole’s behalf without giving it a second thought. Additionally, Bill, a veteran himself, has kept a watchful eye over my correspondence methodology to ensure every “I” is dotted and “T” is crossed. While our balance due on Cole’s Tab is zero, our debt of gratitude remains outstanding. In June, I took Cole to the Ole Hanson pool in San Clemente to see if an aquatic class could accommodate his rehabilitative needs. The Pool Manager Marty Walsh took Cole’s cause into consideration and welcomed him enthusiastically. We were also greeted by Vicky Mierau who offered her therapeutic knowledge and expertise to Cole, twice a week for the entire summer and free of charge.

Instructors Debrah Thurn and Kayne Schroeder were considerate enough to share their rented time in the water, allowing Vicky to improve Cole’s strength and balance. Everyone at Ole Hanson looked upon Cole with an empathy that brought me to tears. As with Bill and Susan, our gratitude is immeasurable and forever felt. In addition, there are multiple community members who have offered support. For instance, Buddy Lander of Frio downtown San Juan, the gelato/frozen yogurt hub, has slipped Cole a gelato “on the house” once or twice. An associate working at Kinko’s learned he was photocopying Cole’s medical chart to send to the VA and decided to take the expense out of his own pocket. Boy Scout Troop 724 has helped us monetarily and with meals. Dr. Joe Heinrich, knowing the fullness of our plate, donated an eye exam for our daughter.

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The concept of “it takes a village to raise children” is credited to Hillary Clinton. However, the practice of it falls into the hands of our southland community. Our village is strong because it is full of kind and beautiful people. We are honored to be a part of it. (Cont. on page 12) www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX Letters to the Editor (Cont. from page 10)

Litter Free Says We Love City Elizabeth Borie, San Clemente

Thank you Gary Albert (SC Times, September 29) for voicing a concern I have had since 9/11. Those who have decorated the Vista Hermosa overpass now need to take down all the deflated balloons from the chain link fence. Thank you though for showing passers-by that San Clementeans love our country on the anniversary of 9/11, but now it is time to show them we love our city by cleaning up after themselves and keeping our beautiful city litter free.

No Excuse for Rudeness Donia Moore, San Clemente

I want to congratulate the City Council in the way that they handled the hecklers at the September 27 Town Hall meeting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I had to leave early for another meeting, but was appalled at the rudeness of many of my fellow San Clementeans, not only towards the City Council but also to the NRC and Southern California Edison representatives that had given their time to make their presentations. I don’t understand this attitude that many people there displayed that they had a right to be disruptive, and I found many of the “questions” purposefully inflammatory.

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

I was there to seek information and was disturbed by these people taking up the time allotted to bait the NRC representatives, the City Council and SCE. It seems to me that it is more of the same attitude that has begun to creep into San Clemente politics as well – the name calling, the insults just as we saw during recent previous political events on both sides of the issues. Passion for our lifestyle in San Clemente is wonderful, but rudeness and uncivil behavior is never an excuse, nor does it do much to sway votes or opinions of those of us who are the silent majority. When I moved to San Clemente, I knew that San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was here. No one hid it or its risks in a closet. I still made the fully informed choice to live in this beautiful place. The protests of the people who were there last week reminded me of people who move next to an airport, and then try to get it shut down because of potential danger or noise. By the way, I plan to attend the San Clemente Green meeting later in October with the same purpose of gathering information. I bet the City Council won’t be heckling the presenters. I greatly appreciated all the time and effort of all parties that put this meeting together. Thank you.

Questions Remain Unanswered Sherilyn Mentes, San Clemente

I had some questions I did not have the

Marion Pack of Laguna Beach and Mel Kernahan of Laguna Woods put red tape over their mouths at the Town Hall meeting on San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station at the Community Center. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

opportunity to ask at the September 25 town hall meeting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in San Clemente. “Spent” means used up so these “spent” fuel rods are just harmless pieces of metal and someday, somewhere, somebody is going to volunteer to store them for us? As I understood the presenter from the Interjurisdictional Planning Committee, their plan is to clear freeways by moving fallen overpasses and stalled vehicles as quickly as possible. And the tow trucks are going to get into the mess how? Children will be evacuated by school buses. The buses are coming from where? And going to where? Should parents micro-

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chip their small children like we do our pets? If the best evacuation route is to the west, shouldn’t we be storing supplies and setting up refugee camps on Catalina? How much will a boat ticket cost? I can return home to pick up the pieces when? I understand that some agency has promised to take responsibility for this accident, event, whatever and it will reimburse me for the full market value of my home. How much money is in that fund and is that the value before or after the nuclear event? To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com. 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 your letters to 350 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

SC Villas Oktoberfest Party 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. San Clemente Villas by the Sea invites residents to an Oktoberfest celebration with music, food and dance. Prizes for best Lederhosen-type or “German” costumes. Event is the SC Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Mixer. 660 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.489.3400, www.sanclementevillas.com.

Plain White T’s 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $25-$28. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. The Memphis Kings with Morry Sochat 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

friday

5th Annual Live Art (& more) Auction 6 p.m. The San Clemente Watershed Task Force hosts a fundraiser event at the SC Art Gallery; includes appetizers, wine and more. $15. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, www.scwatersheds.com.

Alma Rosa Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers and chocolate. San Clemente Wine Company, 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. Lord of the Strings: Michael Chapdelaine 7:30 p.m. The fingerstyle guitar champion live at the Dana Point Community House. $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. Music & Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music and wine tasting at DaVine Food & Wine. $20. Includes wine and cheese pairings and crackers. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. 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. San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

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SAN CLEMeNTE seafest

Ready for chowder everyone! The annual Seafest will serve up bowls of chowder and other eats at the San Clemente Pier Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 from 7a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The chowder cook-off tends to steal the show, but first-time guests can expect everything from surf contests to crafts sales. Chowder tickets — $6 for five tastings — can be purchased prior to and during the cook-off. For those seeking athletic competition, a stand-up paddleboard contest will be Saturday and an all-age surf competition Sunday. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Gemtones, a ‘70s-style band that meshes surf and classic rock. An arts and crafts exhibit will showcase handcrafted merchandise by Southern California artisans. Opportunities will be available Photo by Sara Borman for business owners to network and show-off their products at their own marketing booths. Those interested are encouraged to fill out a marketing space application. The festival is sponsored by the T. Patterson Surf Shop and presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Street parking may be tough to find so visitors can park at San Clemente High School and use the free shuttle from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the chamber at 949.492.1131. So come on out, grab a bowl of chowder and join the festivities and the fun. — Erik Gabaldon

saturday

SUP Race & Relay 7 a.m. T. Patterson Surf Shop hosts a SUP race, relays and demo event at the San Clemente Pier area. Registration at 7 a.m.; first race at 9 a.m. 949.366.2022, www.tpattersonsurfshop.com.

Pumpkin Patch 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Irvine Regional Park in Orange hosts the sixth annual Pumpkin Patch featuring train rides, the haunted house, hay mazes, pony rides and carnival games. Open through October 31. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.973.6835, www.@ocparks.com. The Drop 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. Create a Harvest Miniature Garden 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Class at Cottage Home and Garden. Free with purchase of materials. 31720 Los Rios St, 949.493.3920, www.cottage-home-and-garden.com.

sunday

Meet the Author & Book Signing 4 p.m.8 p.m. Head to The Cellar to meet and chat with Lisa Hyde, local author of the series Area Code (949) vol 1 and vol 2, and get signed copies of the book. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Special Slack Key Concert & Brunch 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Concert at Hulaville with Na-Hoku Award Winner John Keawe and a brunch served 9 a.m.11 a.m. $23. Call for reservations. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.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. Murder by the Mission 6:30 p.m. Murder mystery dinner theatre at Camino Real Playhouse with a fourcourse dinner. $59. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. 2011 South Coast Battle of the Bands 5 p.m. Special event at The Coach House. Tickets $12. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Page 17

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.

Monday Night Laughs 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live stand-up comedy every Monday night at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com/dana_point.html. Tony: Lose All, Gain Everything 6:30 p.m. Free screening of the film by “Invisible Children” at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

tuesday

Salute to Hollywood: From Silent Movies to the Golden Age 11 a.m.4 p.m. Casa Romantica’s exhibit exploring the early years of film-making featuring iconic costumes, photos and movie artifacts. On display through Oct. 23. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.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 Ladies Night Complimentary drinks to all ladies with entrée at Enne Cucina. 481 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.492.1089, www.ennecucina.com.

wednesday

Cabaret 8 p.m. Saddleback College presents the play in McKinney Theatre. General admission $13. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Jim Summers & Friends 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.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

SC LIVING

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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Forster Ranch Neighbors Throw Homecoming San Clemente’s Marine Capt. Chris Lease feted after eight-month deployment to Afghanistan By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

S. Marine Capt. Chris Lease has been deployed four times, but Saturday was the first time he received a homecoming to remember. His Forster Ranch neighbors decked out their houses and with the help of Lease’s girlfriend Lisa Metzger welcomed him and fellow Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to a block party barbecue. Neighbors learned from Metzger that Lease had never really had a formal homecoming, said Debra Ryder, one of the organizers. “It was really amazing,” she said. “We had flags out on driveways. We decorated everything in the yard in red white and blue. It was real special.” Capt. Charles Godwin, Capt. Tyler

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

Homecoming organizers Greg Kelly, Jacqueline Schuda, Susan Yonker, Debra Ryder and Jerry Halstead take a break from the action. Courtesy photo

Above: Neighbors and friends of Marine Capt. Chris Lease gathered for a barbecue Saturday to celebrate his return after an eight-month deployment. Right: A Welcome Home banner for Capt. Chris Lease. Courtesy photos

Tidwell, 1st Sgt. Curtis Osburn, Sgt. Larry LeCointre and other fellow Marines Rick Brown and Nick Piller attended. Residents along the block came served up 14 whole chickens and 30 pounds of ribs for the 100 guests, family members of Lease and Metzger and their guests.

Ryder credited the community for pitching in and showing their appreciation for Lease who spent eight months away, including a stint in Afghanistan. “It went fabulously,” Ryder said of the event. “It was an enormous effort. I couldn’t have done it alone.” SC

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GARAGE SALES HUGE GARAGE SALE SAT. OCT. 8TH 8:00am- 12:00 pm. 229 Calle Serena, San Clemente, Ca. 92672. Oak dining set with extension and four chairs, rattan chair with ottoman, TV stand, patio furniture, baseball cards, lots of Christmas decorations and accessories, dishes, household items, and much more. Street is between Lobos Marinos and Los Alamos.

HELP WANTED HARBOR GRILL RESTAURANT, DANA POINT HARBOR Now Hiring: Experienced line cook, min of 3 yrs experience. Part time, nights only. Contact Angel, 949-240-1416.

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Cheese Shop

FLOORING

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

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR

COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR

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

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

949.498.9515

Heating 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

San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Home Décor Sano Computers 949.492.2179 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.sanocomputers.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com CONCRETE 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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

FURNITURE

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 www.southcoastfurniture.com 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, GRAPHIC DESIGN www.christiansenchiro.com Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 Commercial Real Estate 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com Doug Echelberger HAIR SALONS First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

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

Blinds

MOLD REMOVAL

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

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

HOME LOANS Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

REPAIR

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

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

Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net

949.683.4972

ELECTRICAL

The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com

Lange & Minnott 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

Financial Advisor Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250

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

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

KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

Periodontics & Dental Implants

PEST CONTROL

Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Pet Grooming

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

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

949.633.0813

Massage Therapy

C’Siren Day Spa 312 Avenida De La Estrella

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

PET SUPPLIES

Pet Treasures 949.493.7297 949.361.9656 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

949.492.3459

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

JewelerS

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 www.arcadiaelectric.com Janet M. Seymour, PsyD Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust

OFFICE FURNITURE

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 949.218.8022 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

Dentists

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

MUSIC LESSONS Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 www.danmans.com Leslie Lowe - Ukulele, Guitar 949.292.5019 & Bass leslielowe82@gmail.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

PAINTING

HOUSE SITTING

Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 www.costaverdelandscaping.com Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 99 Avenida Serra www.drericjohnson.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com

BOOKS

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

949.498.7700

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

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

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

949.290.5616

PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria

PRINTING Printing OC 949.388.4888 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

Psychologists

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SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS GIRLS TENNIS

BOYS WATER POLO

Hawks vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School

So Cal Invite, William Woolett Aquatics Center

October 6, 3 p.m.

October 7-8, TBA

Cheer on the Lady Tritons as the girls look to defend home court with a solid win against the Lady Hawks of Laguna Hills High School.

There’s plenty of water polo on tap this weekend as the Tritons and a slew of other So Cal teams compete for glory in this annual invitational.

Info: www.sctritons.com

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Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

RUN/WALK

Survive & Thrive 5k, OC Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy October 8, 7 a.m. Head out to Tustin for the 8th Annual Survive & Thrive Run/Walk Health and Safety Expo. There will be a live band, goodie bags, free food and more. Info: www.sur-

HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

Rangers vs. Ducks, Honda Center

Panthers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School

October 8, 10 a.m. The Anaheim Ducks open up the 2011-12 season with a morning game on the ice as the hard-hitting heroes from OC face-off against New York. Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

October 8, 7 p.m. Spend your Saturday night under the lights of Thalassa Stadium as the Tritons hit the ﬁeld for their ﬁnal non-league game of the season against West Adams Prep. Info: www.sctritons.com

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Cumin (23 assists, 4 digs), Mia Feiner (13 digs) and Makenzie Northrup (9 digs, 2 aces). The team then took on Dana Hills at home on October 4. Next 7 days: Oct. 11 at *Trabuco Hills, 6:15 p.m.; Oct. 13 vs. *El Toro, 6:15 p.m.

SCOREBOARD YOUTH FOOTBALL

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons GIRLS GOLF • The Lady Tritons (1-2

SCL, 4-6) dropped a pair of rounds to Mission Viejo recently, losing 249-255 on September 27 followed by another 222-241 loss on September 29. The team went on to host Aliso Niguel on October 4 before traveling to take on the Lady Wolverines again on October 6. Next 7 days: Oct. 10 at Ayala Tourney at Los Serranos, 8 a.m.; Oct. 11 vs. *Dana Hills, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 12 at *Trabuco Hills, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at *Dana Hills, 2:30 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady

Tritons (3-4) had a tough go at the Dave Mohs Tournament September 24-26, opening up with a 2-0 loss to Corona del Mar. After the tournament, the girls went on to host Edison on September 27, losing 20-25, 25-27, 25-14, 25-20 and 15-13 to the Lady Chargers. Leaders for San Clemente were Alexa Strange (19 kills, 11 digs, 15 assists, 2 aces, 1 solo block), Franki Darnold (18 kills, 12 digs, 1 ace), Summer

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

(0-1 SCL, 7-5) dropped their first South Coast League game of the season 20-9 to El Toro September 29. Robby Stiefel banged out a double hat trick with six goals while Tomas Mitchell finished with two goals. The Tritons then hosted Mission Viejo on October 4. Next 7 days: Oct. 7-8 at SoCal Invite at William Woolett Aquatics Center, TBA

CHEERLEADING • San Clemente

High’s cheer squad held its 21st Annual Junior Cheer Clinic September 24. A total of 133 young cheerleaders in training were in attendance. The varsity squad taught cheers and dance routines that the girls performed to enthusiastic parents. Junior and senior cheerleaders taught senior football players cheers, stunts and a dance routine that the players performed with the girls at their fall assembly on September 30. See www.sanclementetimes.com for the full Triton Report.

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The Jr. Midget Tritons defense rushes Norwalk’s offensive line during the game on September 24. San Clemente went on to win 30-6. Courtesy photo

JR. MIDGET TRITONS TROUNCE NORWALK San Clemente Youth Football’s Jr. Midget Tritons beat Norwalk 30-6 on September 24, improving its record to 3-1 in league competition so far. A total of three touchdowns came from running back’s Tanner Wright, Tyler Hickey and Anthony Crane. The young Tritons also tallied several more points off a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown by Hayden Malone. On defense, the Triton team allowed a meager 40 yards. Big tackles were made by Griffen Snaza and middle linebacker Malone, who led the way with eight total on the afternoon.

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Grom of the WEEK Shane Stavron Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School Eighth-grader Shane Stavron is in his third year on the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team and is looking to continue competing through high school and beyond. This season Shane will put his skills to the test in the Western Surfing Association (WSA) Gatorade Championship Tour as well as the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS). He enjoys working on his turns and trying to perfect maneuvers so that he can land them reliably in contest heats. His favorite breaks are Lowers, T Street and Rivi. With regard to what he would like to do after graduation Shane has given some thought to college, and so far knows that he would like to study business at a university close to the beach. “I’d like to own my own business one day—maybe a shop or a restaurant—and be an entrepreneur,” he said. He is an A and B student whose top three classes are art, social studies and science. Shane also sees surf travel in his future and would especially like to visit Indonesia. His other Photo by Andrea Swayne interests include drawing, painting, skateboarding, biking and swimming. “I like pretty much every sport. Especially if it’s done on a board,” he said. Shane says he likes competing because it pushes him to improve. “A lot of the guys I surf against in WSA are my friends and they’re all really good. Doing contests with them makes me a better surfer,” he said.—Andrea Swayne

Nate the Great

SURF RESULTS WSA Gatorade Championship Tour, Event No. 2, October 1-2, Ventura, Surfers Point

Nathan Yeomans Brings an Impressive Result in the Azores Islands Pro Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

an Clemente-based pro surfer Nathan Yeomans’ stellar surfing saw him make it to the final round of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime Billabong Azores Islands Pro September 28 where he met 2001 ASP World Champion C.J. Hobgood of Florida. The two went head to head in a hard-fought bout that saw Hobgood come from behind to take the win 17.53 to 15.33. Yeoman’s runner-up result, his best in the 2011 so far, stung a bit but overall he was pretty pleased with it, he said. “I felt like all the hard work over the past couple months paid off. So I really enjoyed the whole experience. I thought I had that final won. With 10 minutes left in the heat C.J. was having a melt down, but maybe it was a decoy because he came back firing. We had a good exchange in the last five minutes so it was a good final. What I

San Clemente Times October 6–12, 2011

San Clemente’s Nathan Yeomans gave a stand-out performance at the ASP Prime Billabong Azores Islands Pro September 26-28. The final saw Yeomans take the runner-up spot to C.J. Hobgood who pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the waning minutes of the heat. Photo Aquashot/aspeurope.com

learned is you can never underestimate a world champ,” said Yeomans. “I have to thank all the people that have supported me and helped push me to keep improving—my wife, family, friends and God. Also thanks to my coaching crew,

DSC and Kevyn Dean, Ken Baum and Chris Gallagher; sponsors Rusty, Body Glove, Cobian, Oakley, O.A.M, and Sambazon and my traveling brotherhood—the Gudauskas boys, Austin Ware and Dylan Graves. You boys are legends.” SC

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Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS SB U9: 1. Cooper Sutton, SC; 2. Patrick O’Connor, SJC; 3. Nicholas Coli, SC; 5. Taj Lindblad, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 2. Cooper Sutton, SC. BOYS U12: 3. Trevor Sutton, SC. BOYS U14: 6. Jacob Atwood, CB. BOYS U16: 5. Colton Overin, SC; 6. Brighton Reinhardt, DP. BOYS U18: 3. Jordan Kudla, SC. GIRLS U12: 3. Malia Mauch, SC. GIRLS U14: 2. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U16: 3. Kirra Connolly, SC; 4. Malia Osterkamp, SC. BOYS LB U14: 2. Jacob Atwood, CB; 3. Rio Donaldson, CB; 4. Noah Atwood, CB. JR. LB U18: 3. Casey Powell, SC; 4. Dylan Cox, CB; 5. Mason Shaw, CB. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 4. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 5. Meg Roh, DP. GIRLS LB U18: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Emmy Lombard, SC; 6. Karina Rozunko, SC. MEN 18-29: 3. Ricky Lovato, SC. OPEN WOMEN: 6. Keeley McWilliam, SC. OPEN WOMEN LB: 1. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB. For full results see www. sanclementetimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS October 8: Surfing America Prime West Event No. 2, San Onofre, Church Beach October 8-9: Seafest T.Patterson, San Clemente, Pier