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Phoenix Rising With the Miramar Theater on the market, is opportunity in its future? E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

The Miramar Theater and bowling alley is back on the market for $4.9 million. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Hanson’s Market Goes All Natural for San Clemente

Playa del Norte Developers Continue Legal Battle with City

Driftwood Lifted to Higher Ground

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Move? No. Act by Randal Seech of San Clemente

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What Goes Up, Must Come Down by Jerry Collamer of San Clemente

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Stop Signs Would Suffice by Nick Trevino of San Clemente

Friday, November 4 at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso.

So What’s Wrong with the Toll Road? by Larry Corwin, San Clemente

The guest speaker will be David Lowe of the Transportation Corridor Agencies.

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... the Ammonia Leak?

THE LATEST: An ammonia leak that forced a partial evacuation of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Tuesday was contained within hours but still required the plant to issue an alert and prompted the county to initiate its Emergency Operations Center. No one was injured at the plant, and the evacuation near a non-nuclear area of Unit 3 was done as a precaution, plant owner Southern California Edison said in a news release. Edison declared the alert, which is second lowest on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s classification system, at about 3 p.m. Tuesday when the leak was discovered in Unit 3’s make-up water treatment system. The alert was lifted at 6:07 p.m. About 25 gallons of leaked ammonia was collected in a basin underneath the tank that was designed for that purpose. Other employees were still able to work in unaffected areas of SONGS, according to SCE. No radioactive material was released and public health and safety were not affected, the company said. WHAT’S NEXT: SCE said in a release that it would evaluate the cause of the incident and take appropriate corrective actions. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.songscommunity.com for more information. —Stacie N. Galang

... the 9/11 Driftwood?

THE LATEST: What 100 brawny rope-pullers could not do in hours, a tractor and six men did in one hour. The stump bearing the American flag since shortly after 9/11 was moved to San Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

higher ground October 28 with the help of a tractor from contractor Mark Meintel and a driver, said Joe Wilson, who organized the effort Friday and the one on October 23 with hundreds of volunteers and onlookers. “They did that free of cost,” said Wilson of Meintel and his driver. “They totally donated the time and fuel and effort; they totally donated it to the city for a good cause.” Lynda Cline, manager Palm Beach Park Association, which owns the property the driftwood now calls home, welcomed the work. “We weren’t real sure if it could be done or not,” Cline said. “I think it’s great. The flag is safe. It’s on private property.” Wilson initiated the effort to preserve the stump by moving it to higher ground after it shifted from its original spot near Poche Beach. But the driftwood proved stubborn on the first attempt. “We way underestimated the weight of it, the size of it,” he said. So five days after the first effort failed, he and a smaller crew “just went and moved it.” WHAT’S NEXT: Mayor Lori Donchak plans to honor the group of volunteers and the Palm Beach Park Association at the November 15 City Council meeting. FIND OUT MORE: See photos at www. sanclementetimes.com. —SNG

... the Measure A Lawsuit?

THE LATEST: Playa del Norte developers Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi still want to invalidate the Measure A election. Through their attorney, the couple has filed a motion for an amended complaint to their original lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court.

Residents nixed the proposed development at North Beach on March 8 when 57.2 percent of voters cast ballots against Measure A. The Sadeghis, who own Costa Mesa-based LAB Holdings, Inc., and San Clemente resident Jeanne O’Grady sued the city the following month. In July, a judge ruled against the developers. Now, they hope their latest argument will open the door to nullify the election, according to city attorney Jeff Oderman. Three phone messages left with the Sadeghis’ lawyer were not returned. Oderman said the case was over with the judge’s decision in July, and the developers’ latest motion is merely a “repackaging” of an earlier argument already rejected. WHAT’S NEXT: A hearing on the Sadeghis’ case is scheduled for Nov. 17. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. —SNG

... Soundwalls?

THE LATEST: A group of residents and business owners is ramping up its fight against the construction of soundwalls built along Interstate-5. Upset that the walls are increasing sound and decreasing property values with blocked views, the group plans to leaflet affected areas and attend the City Council’s November 15 meeting en masse. Already, the South East San Clemente residents have sent a letter outlining their concerns to the Orange County Transportation Authority, the city and City Council members. The group contends they were never informed the wall would be going up. They want it stopped and ask that a clear barrier be installed instead. WHAT’S NEXT: The residents are also ask-

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ing supporters to email the City Council at CityCouncil2@san-clemente.org and Michelle at hayestowing@att.net to be added to their community email list. FIND OUT MORE: Check out www.sanclementetimes.com for the latest. —SNG

... Picketing Ordinance?

THE LATEST: A federal court judge has upheld the city’s right to enforce the targeted residential picketing ordinance passed by the City Council in September. Last week, Judge Josephine Staton Tucker ruled that ordinance, which bans picketing within 200 feet of a resident’s house, complied with free speech rights under the Constitution. For months, union members from District Council 36 of the Painters and Allied Trades had picketed Avenida San Antonio resident Eliot Schneider, owner of GPS Painting and Wallcovering. Schneider has said the union is upset that his workers voted to leave Painters and Allied Trades. Union leaders countered that the business owner has walked away from his responsibility to them and his workers. Since the City Council’s decision, the Painters and Allied Trades has taken its fight to court, arguing their free speech rights had been infringed upon. City attorney Jeff Oderman said the city was not surprised the judge upheld the ordinance. “Nevertheless, we’re pleased it was,” he said. Union leader Mike Gutierrez said despite the judge’s decision, union workers can still picket in front of Schneider’s house, they just can’t stay in front of it. WHAT’S NEXT: Union leaders are unsure if they will seek additional legal remedies. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for more information. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC City and Community Calendar Thursday, November 3 Medicare Compare Fair 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Friday, November 4 Dark Friday City offices closed; www.san-clemente.org.

Saturday, November 5 Marine Corps Birthday & Veteran Ceremony 1 p.m. Community Veteran’s Day event at Park Semper Fi in the Pier Bowl honoring All Veterans & Our Adopted Marine Corps 2/4 5th Marines & HMLA 367, as well as live music and guest speakers. 949.498.4958, www.marinemonument.com.

Sunday, November 6 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Monday, November 7 Spanish Conversation 11 a.m. Meet at Café Calypso for coffee and conversation. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.9803.

Tuesday, November 8 Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. Ladies can make friends, enjoy lunch, hear about groups in your area of interest, and an entertaining program “The Musical Schwartz Ladies.” Irons in the Fire Restauruant, 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586. San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Group meets at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. 105 West Avenida Pico, 949.892.8121, alfie4288@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, November 9 Women’s Guild 11:30 a.m. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente hosts the meeting with speaker Sherri Dawson, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, in Conference Room C. The public is invited and lunch is served. 654 Camino de los Mares, 949.366.5928.

Thursday, November 10 Grand Opening of Dorothy Visser Senior Center 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Ribbon cutting, tours and experts talking about the services and classes at the new senior center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322. San Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

DISTURBANCE Avenida Gaviota, 100 Block (10:39 p.m.) A resident reported someone threw eggs at the house. Egg-throwing was also reported at South El Camino Real and Avenida Victoria.

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ROBBERY Calle Amistad, 100 Block (9:54 p.m.) Two robbers—one wearing a gas mask and another a ski mask with eye holes—robbed a man at knifepoint. They took a cell phone and headset before fleeing on foot.

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.

Tuesday, November 1

DISTURBANCE Avenida San Antonio, 100 Block (6:33 a.m.) A man reported 10 cars were parked in front of his house. He thought they were about to start picketing. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Mariposa, 100 Block (6:02 a.m.) A caller reported a woman was sitting in their yard with her pants down. She had urinated on their driveway, too. Deputies had been called out earlier on reports of a woman wandering the neighborhood, asking for a ride. A woman, who turns 44 on November 5, was taken into custody. PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 1100 Block (4:29 a.m.) Two men grabbed some beer from a store and ran.

Monday, October 31 FAMILY DISPUTE Avenida Santa Barbara, 300 Block (11:28 p.m.) A caller reported that a man and woman were in argument. The woman was yelling that the man had broken her arm. DISTURBANCE Calle Cuadra/Calle Paisano (10:39 p.m.) Folks outside a large party were dancing in the street. Several parties were reported Halloween night.

DISTURBANCE Aqua Del Caballete, 4700 Block (8:28 p.m.) A woman reported her house was egged and her pumpkin stolen. DISTURBANCE Costero Vientos/Camino Del Vistazo (8:18 pm.) About 50 juveniles were roaming the neighborhood, jumping on property and “streaking,” a caller reported. Another caller also reported the group.

VANDALISM Avenida Lobeiro, 200 Block (6:46 a.m.) A truck was vandalized.

DISTURBANCE Corto Lane, 400 Block (1:54 a.m.) A man asked his neighbors upstairs, who were having a party, to quiet down. Two men came down to try and start a fight, the caller said.

WELFARE CHECK North Ola Vista/Avenida Cabrillo (9:32 p.m.) A caller found a 43-year-old woman near the Pier who was talking about being abused by her boyfriend.

DISTURBANCE Tesoro, 0 Block (5:57 p.m.) A man reported his estranged wife was just evicted. She told him he had two hours to get his stuff, but then started burning his financial records. BRANDISHING A WEAPON Camino Azulejo, 0 Block (3:24 p.m.) A man reported a “neighbor boy” pulled a knife on his 9-year-old son. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Sierra, 100 Block (2:42 p.m.) A resident found a syringe near their home. INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (2:20 p.m.) A caller spotted a person down near a bus stop. The person appeared bloody, the caller reported. KEEP THE PEACE Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (12:51 p.m.) A woman sold another woman a ring and now the woman wanted her money back. The woman keeps calling and knocking on the front door, the caller reported. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Mateo, 100 Block (11:42 a.m.) A woman sitting on a red sofa behind a restaurant was begging for money. CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 3300 Block (9:21 a.m.) A business owner said a parolee had sent threatening letters to employees.

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FOUND PROPERTY Avenida Pico, 900 Block (8:53 a.m.) A purse was found at a gas station. BURGLARY Avenida Pico, 800 Block (8:17 a.m.) A dry cleaners was burglarized. STOLEN VEHICLE Del Dios, 600 Block (7:55 a.m.) A man reported the keys to his 2007 BMW were missing, and so was his daughter. He’d warned her he would report the vehicle stolen if she took it without permission, and she did, he said. The man called back, though, saying his daughter, who is 32, texted that she was on the way home.

Sunday, October 30 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 100 Block (10:31 p.m.) A man refused to leave a local watering hole when asked. A woman, who turns 24 on November 8, was taken into custody. She identified herself as a model. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 400 Block (9:29 p.m.) A man in a restaurant tried to start a fight. A 43-year-old man, who said he was self employed, was taken into custody. CITIZEN ASSIST Via Divertirse, 0 Block (8:25 p.m.) A woman reported an 18-year-old was threatening her 16-year-son. He didn’t want to report it, but the man said he was going to beat up the boy at school. FAMILY DISPUTE Mariposa, 100 Block (7:57 p.m.) A woman reported she has a restraining order against a man who wouldn’t leave. Dispatchers noted many similar calls at the home in the past. PETTY THEFT Camino de Estrella, 500 Block (6:47 p.m.) A man dropped some items and ran after an attempted shoplifter. Deputies caught up with him and his friends and one person was cited and released. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Plaza Via Sol, 100 Block (5:22 p.m.) A man reported he took his 12-year-old son to the boy’s mother house to get his backpack. The woman allegedly slapped the boy twice, kicked him in the back and pushed him down the stairs. Paramedics were not necessary. DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (5:22 p.m.) A woman reported some teens threatened to beat up her and her boyfriend because they weren’t “locals.”

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Phoenix Rising With the Miramar Theater on the market, is opportunity in its future? By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

or nearly 75 years, the Miramar Theater, with its white-washed walls and Spanish colonial architecture, has welcomed visitors and residents alike who drove into San Clemente from the north. But for the last three decades, the blighted building’s message didn’t make a proud first impression. Now, the nearly 12,800-square-foot structure on about a 27,000-square-foot lot is on the market again, renewing hope it could return to some of its past glory. The property was listed in September for $4.9 million, according to listing agent Tom Gioia. He said he has received one offer, but he’s not sure how viable it is yet. “We’ll see where that goes,” he said. Mike Cotter, chairman of the San Clemente Historical Society’s Miramar Theater committee, said the society is happy to see any action on the property that would further historic preservation. “If changing hands would give it a better chance of restoration sooner, we’re all for it,” he said this week. The theater has gone unused since the mid-1990s after it closed as a single-screen theater, Cotter said. The committee would welcome the return of another theater or a reuse of the property that allows the structure to be retained. The property is on the city’s designated historical resource list and likely has been since the list was first created, Cotter said. Over the years, the society has collected dozens of ideas for the property from museum to multi-use theater and the group welcomes any that maintain the building. The society is also more than willing to offer its suggestions. While some residents have complained about the blighted building, Cotter contends that more could be done to enforce city building codes that would maintain the property and steer vagrants away. “In my opinion, the community is strongly in favor of historic preservation of the theater although they understand an adaptive reuse is probably what’s going to happen there,” he said. Blast from the Past The Miramar rose up in 1938 bearing the signature look of San Clemente, the Spanish colonial revival style city founder Ole Hanson had intended. The Great Depression — and a lawsuit by Bank of America to nix the required architectural details — had derailed his vision to have nearly every home and other structure built with the signature red-tile roofs and white washed walls. But by the time the Miramar Theater and its neighbor the Casino came to be, the owners embraced the concept for their structures. Cotter described it as “just a good San Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

The Miramar Theater welcomed guests on its opening day in 1938. Photo courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

business decision.” “Both are in the Spanish colonial style, which paid homage to Ole Hanson’s vision, but which were not required at that late date,” Cotter said. The theater’s interior remains in good condition despite a November 2005 fire in the lobby. The building still has the historic beams, painted ceilings and decorative lamps, he said. “They look like Tiffany lamps,” Cotter said. “They’re just fabulous.” The bowling alley portion was built in the late 1940s, he said. Though the machines for the alley are gone, much of the wood flooring is still intact. The next owner will face the same challenges as past developers. As a designated historic property, developers must maintain much of the structure. Parking near the property has also posed problems for others who have tried to rehabilitate the Miramar. City Principal Planner Jeff Hook said San Clemente would look to a development that preserves and rehabilitates the property because of its designation. The Miramar is the type of building that gives San Clemente its small-town character, he said. “We’ve been fortunate that it’s still there, and we haven’t had any damage to it other than wear and tear of the

elements,” Hook said. “It’s an important project out there.” Cotter said the historical society not only has the city designation but state law is on their side. The California Environmental Quality Act prefers preservation and prohibits unnecessary demolition, he said. Ultimately, the society’s Miramar chairman sees the challenges more as opportunity. Idle Times Developers, however, have come and gone since the theater closed for good in the 1990s. In 2005, Terry Hirchag, a San Clemente resident, had proposed demolition of both structures for the Miramar Plaza, a 43,100-square-foot, four-story commercial and residential center. The project, designed in Spanish Colonial architectural style, included three privately owned penthouses, 10 timeshare townhomes plus retail spaces for a restaurant with oceanview dining and more. The project never materialized. Costa Mesa-based developers Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi, who had proposed Playa del Norte, had shown interest in the property at one point, but that eventually fizzled out, too. Marc Spizzirri, who owns Family Classic Cars in San Juan Capistrano, bought the Miramar Theater and bowling alley in October 2007 for $5.3 million. His agent said

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Spizzirri had no specific reason for selling it now, but decided to list the property to see what offers he might receive. Spizzirri was seeking other business opportunities. Messages left with Spizzirri were not returned. Gioia said because the property comes under the city’s historic property listings he and the owner would like to maintain the integrity of the theater and come up with a use, possibly restaurants or retail. Spizzirri owned the Miramar and bowling alley for four years with no formal plans offered to the city. For Hirchag, maintaining the structure became a challenge because of the lack of parking. Cotter said developers’ past concerns about parking have been lifted because the city has already has plans to create parking on the other side of El Camino Real. “I think the problem of parking has largely been solved,” he said. Gioia, the real estate agent, said location is key to the Miramar. He is optimistic. “It just has extensive visibility and extensive drive-by traffic,” Gioia said. “It really is one of the preeminent properties of San Clemente as everybody knows.” Despite years of disuse, the listing agent said the structure is in pretty good shape. “It just needs a little work, someone to develop it,” Gioia said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info ‘Taste’ Celebrates 21 Years u The 21st annual Taste of San Clemente, hosted by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, will be November 4 at Talega Golf Club. The event is sponsored by The Toll Roads, Southern California Edison, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente, San Clemente Villas by the Sea, Southern California Gas Company, Rod’s Tree Service, CR&R, Wal-Mart, Universal Press and OrangeCoast Magazine. More than 30 restaurants and local wine establishments are participating in the event. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting from area vineyards as well as a sampling of microbrews, and will receive an engraved wine glass or beer mug. The Taste offers dancing with music from Southern California band Flock of ‘80s. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and costs $75 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, contact the chamber at 949.492.1131 or visit www.scchamber.com.

Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Nov. 5 u The Heritage of San Clemente Founda-

tion is sponsoring a Veterans Day Ceremony and Marine Corps Birthday program at Park Semper Fi at the Pier Bowl November 5 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event will honor all veterans and the city’s adopted Marine Corps squadrons the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines and HMLA 367. Music will be provided by San Clemente High School Orchestra and guest speakers will be Col. Nicholas Marano, commanding officer of Camp Pendleton and Capt. John Somers, a member of the 2/4’s 5th Marine Regiment. For more information, visit the foundation’s website at www. marinemonument.com or call 949.498.4958.

Quilts Auction Features Special Designs

Members of the Seamz Rite Friendship Group made and donated “A Sea of Beauty” to the Surfside Quilters Guild November Fest. Courtesy photo u “A Sea of Beauty” is one of 14 quilts

being auctioned at the Surfside Quilters Guild November Fest November 8, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 North Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente. The auction includes a variety of quilts from miniature to an antique quilt from San Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

1892. More than 60 baskets will also be raffled. The event will be topped off with lunch. Proceeds go toward running the guild and their philanthropies. For more information, visit www.surfsidequiltersguild.org.

Pack 113 Hosts Raingutter Regatta u Flame-sided, Lego-manned sailboats with American flags flying at the top were some of the many boats seen racing each other at Cub Scout Pack 113’s Annual Raingutter Regatta. First-place winners were Chad Anderson, Ryder Hsieh, Jack Whitney, Jake Russo and Marea Marshall. Pack 113 scouts and leaders thanked the San Clemente Inn for letting them use their beautiful grounds for racing.

Cub Scout Chad Anderson blows his boat to the finish line during the Pack 113’s Raingutter Regatta. Courtesy photo

Ministries. For more information, visit www.NancyEgan.com.

Nominations Open for City’s Wall Of Recognition

‘Lights On Afterschool’ Campaign Launched

u The city is accepting nominations for an outstanding citizen to be named to the Wall of Recognition. Submissions can be made to the City’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department located at 910 Calle Negocio by February 24 at 5 p.m. Nominees can be nonprofit organizations or San Clemente residents. The Wall of Recognition, located in the lobby area of the Community Center, was approved by the City Council on December 7, 1994 to honor individuals who have dedicated their time to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. For more information, visit www.san-clemente.org and click on the link found on the front page or call 949.361.8237.

u The San Clemente Recreation Divi-

sion launched its Lights On Afterschool campaign last month. The nationwide program, organized by Washington, D.C-based nonprofit Afterschool Alliance, brings together organizations to provide quality, affordable after-school programs. San Clemente is participating in the 12th annual nationwide Lights On Afterschool with Shorecliffs Middle School’s Activate Program, Goal Zone Basketball at Marblehead Elementary, Fun on the Run in the Los Mares community and Gap at Vista del Mar Elementary. For more information, visit www.san-clemente.org.

Foundation Raises $70K for Schools

Quarterly Growl Tests Planned

u The CARE Foundation, in partnership with Capistrano Toyota, gave away a 2011 Prius October 13 at the seventh annual Taste For Education. The winner of the new car was Steve Scholl. Roger Hogan and his wife Cathy, who hosted the event at the Capistrano dealership, were honored by Supervisor Pat Bates. Guests sampled food and sipped wine from a host of area restaurants and purveyors. Donations amounted to more than $70,000.

Artist’s Show to Raise Funds for Family Assistance Ministries u Artist Nancy Egan is hosting a show “Painting Away Hunger” at 615 Calle Fierros, San Clemente. The show will be November 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., November 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and November 13 from 1 p.m. to 4. p.m. Wine and appetizers will be served. Proceeds from the sale of paintings will benefit Family Assistance

u Quarterly growl tests of the city’s 19

sirens will be conducted November 8, 9 and 10. Each siren will be growled once during the period. Sirens in surrounding areas will also be growled this month and may be audible within the city. Although the annual testing took place last month, federal regulation requires daily silent testing, quarterly growl testing and annual full testing of the siren system. For more information about the Community Alert Siren System, visit www.san-clemente.org.

Las Palmas Vies for Grant Funds u Las Palmas Elementary School has been nominated to receive a $50,000

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grant from Clorox-sponsored Power A Bright Future contest. The grant would be used to purchase 700 Kindle e-readers for students. Las Palmas Elementary School is the only school in San Clemente in contention for prizes. Voting runs through early December and can be done at www.powerabrightfuture.com/gallery/detail/?nid=1537 or text clorox2325 to 44144.

Tenant Rights Workshop Offered Nov. 10 u San Clemente and the Fair Housing Foundation will host a free Tenant Rights Workshop November 10 at the San Clemente Community Center at 100 N. Calle Seville from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop will cover topics such as fair housing laws, leases and notices, late fees, security deposits, rent increases and more. A complimentary workbook will be offered to those who reserve a seat by calling 562.989.1206 ext.1104.

Foundation Raises $13K for Shorecliffs u The Shorecliffs School Community thanked the 120 people who attended their foundation’s third annual dinner and auction at Irons in the Fire. The California Dreamin’ event, which raised $13,000, featured live music and a wide selection of more than 50 silent auction baskets. Parents battled it out for two items such as signed surfboards from Greg Long and Dane Reynolds and a complete orthodontia treatment from Dr. John Redmond, which fetched the highest bid. Shauna Hull served as event chair with a dedicated team of volunteers. Principal Kenny Moe and many teachers attended the event. To learn more about the foundation, email: president@shorecliffsfoundation.org.

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City Council Corner: By Tim Brown

San Clemente Community Meetings Regarding SONGS

an Clemente’s mission statement begins with: “The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition dedicated to: maintaining a safe, Tim Brown healthy atmosphere is which to live, work and play.” To raise our families, build our homes and businesses and enjoy this beautiful place we call home, we trust that city leaders are doing all they can to maintain public safety and health. However, the recent tragedy in Japan created increased concern for some residents because of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station two miles south of the city. On March 11, Japan was struck by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, triggering a

powerful tsunami that devastated the eastern coastline of Japan and killing tens of thousands and causing billions of dollars in damage. The tsunami also flooded the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, destroying critical switching gear and low-lying generators and leaving the plant unable to cool three of its six reactors. In response, the City Council invited the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, SONGS management and other agencies to attend a community meeting in San Clemente. With the Council fully aware that it does not have jurisdiction over SONGS, the primary goal was to review the lessons learned from the disaster at Fukushima and respond to public concerns about the safety of the plant. Later, at the request of local environmental groups and in an attempt to provide a balanced point of view,

the council scheduled a second meeting to allow an anti-nuclear panel of experts to address the community. The two meetings on September 27 and October 11 were attended by both San Clemente residents and interested public from all over Southern California. Despite occasional outbursts and interruptions, officials from NRC and SONGS and the alternate panel of experts were able to share tremendous amounts of information and answer questions from the public. It was unprecedented for San Clemente to address public concerns about SONGS in this format. In response to citizen’s concerns, the City Council developed a multi-prong approach to contact officials at the county, state and federal levels and urge them to support the transfer of the spent fuel rods

to a more stable dry cask storage as soon as possible with a long-term goal of removal to a permanent offsite facility, updated seismic studies, funding for the La Pata extension as an alternate evacuation route and to implement the lessons learned from Fukushima as soon as possible at SONGS. The last line of the city’s mission statement reads: “Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.” The City of San Clemente will continue to pursue a balanced approach of demanding that key stakeholders are held accountable to highest possible safety standards for SONGS while ensuring San Clemente has access to safe and reliable power. 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.

Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

Growing Pains: Infinite Growth in a Finite World is Fallacy Once land is paved, it can rarely be taken back

n 1960, the earth had a population of just over 3 billion. That same year, census statistics showed 8,527 living in our Little Spanish Village by the Sea. Today, just 52 years later, planet earth hosts 7 billion. In San Clemente alone, 66,000 residents enjoy life here. That’s a lot of growth in just one generation. It means that nearly one out of every three people who has ever lived on earth is living here now. And more people moved to San Clemente last year than lived here for the entire first decade. Is it too many? It is hard to know. But one thing is obvious: There is only so much room on this blue-green globe we call home, only so much water, only so many resources, and most importantly only so much livable space. California has proved this better than most. Halting all developSan Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

ment is certainly not the answer, but neither is believing we can pave every square inch of property and then suddenly find more. Often growing seems to be the recipe for the Wavelengths problems of growth. By Jim Kempton Freeways have too many cars? Grow the number of freeway lanes. The El Toro Y — where Interstates 5 and 405 intersect — has been widened five times. It was a bottleneck in 1978. Today its widest point sports 18 lanes. And it is still a bottleneck. Back a few decades ago the concept was to use our science to grow more food rather than have fewer babies. But just this year the world was hit with the first global

food shortages in half a century. The Arab Spring was a yearning for a freer and more just society but it was sparked by food shortages so acute that the populace there reached a boiling point. Despite the obvious contradiction, we appear intent on planning for infinite growth in a finite world. Yet growth by itself is not a recipe for success. The business model of infinitely continuous, increasing growth in a world of finite size and resources is fallacy formula for eventual disaster. And that can go for communities as well as corporations. The entities that are “too big to fail,” including companies like AIG and Countrywide or Spain and even California seem to be exactly the ones that have. In our own corner of the world, we have reached what seems to be a comfortable

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balance between enough population and a quality of life. Do we need more? Careful consideration needs to accompany that debate. Perhaps we should take into account what we lose as well as what we gain when we increase our growth. Here is the most important factor: We can always develop. Once the land is paved over we can rarely, if ever, take it back. I do have a bright statistic in all this gloom though: The latest survey shows that three out of four people make up 75 percent of the world’s population. Jim Kempton is a 33-year resident of San Clemente. He has three adopted children who along with their friends are sure to solve all the world’s problems. 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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By Stacie N. Galang

415 Avenida Pico, Unit P, San Clemente, 949-218-1690, www.hansonsmarket.com Hanson’s Market opened September 24 in 4,500-square-feet with five-aisles of organic goods, a produce section —about 95 percent organic, a deli counter for meats and sandwiches, a smoothie bar, frozen foods and a wellness section filled with vitamins and bath products. The store also offers as many local fruits, vegetables, breads and extras as possible, said owner Ron Castruita. Raised on green smoothies and wheat-germ pancakes, Castruita understood the natural food movement before it was trendy. When he moved to San Clemente 26 years ago, the store owner said he tooled around with opening an organic food store, Crystal Green, Joan Anderson and Ron Castruita display Hanson’s Markets’ goods. but it wasn’t until about five years ago that the idea took shape. On a camping Photo by Stacie N. Galang trip in San Diego County, Castruita said he made a supply run to a local market that inspired him to write up a business plan. Castruita designed Hanson’s to be a neighborhood market, providing food samples and recipes to shoppers. Customers can also buy specialty products that are gluten free or egg free. “I think part of our responsibility is to educate the customer in San Clemente as best we can,” he said. Most popular: Produce section Best known for: Green smoothies Payment: Cash or credit Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The List

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

thursday

Toad and the Wet Sprocket 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $35. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Concert Hour 12 p.m. Saddleback College guitar faculty member Randy Pile will perform a solo concert in room FA 101. Free admission. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts. The Memphis Kings 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

Lord of the Strings: Byron Walls 7:30 p.m. Entertainer, musician and comedian at the Dana Point Community House. Admission $20. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

First Friday Film 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The library shows The Music Never Stopped; $2 donation. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org. Fall Dance Concert: Edge of Glory 6:30 p.m. Nearly 200 students, including the San Clemente High School Dance Team perform. Tickets $10-$12. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com. Nick Terrafranca 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Nonsense 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. LeRoy 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Acoustic guitarist and troubadour of pop and country music at Zona’s. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845. San Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

saturday

Marine Corps Birthday & Veteran Ceremony 1 p.m. Veteran’s Day event at Park Semper Fi in the Pier Bowl honoring Veterans and Our Adopted Marine Corps 2/4 5th Marines & HMLA 367. 949.498.4958, www.marinemonument.com.

Postcards From The Past Exhibit An exhibit of historic postcards on display at the Santa Margarita Ranch House National Historic Site. Entrance is free. Contact 760.725.0770 for directions and reservations. 4th Annual Surfscience Teen Conference 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Conference for 8th- to 12th-grade students with an interest in surf and ocean science at The Ocean Institute. $15. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Backyard Skills: Food Preservation 101 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Learn the skills to preserve your garden’s bounty for months to come at The Ecology Center. Cost $20-$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, TheEcologyCenter.org Angelica Wilson 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. TACA’s 5th Annual Ante Up for Autism 5:30 p.m. Star-studded event with poker and auctions at the St. Regis to benefit Talk About Curing Autism. General admission $250. One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.anteupforautism.org.

sunday

First Sunday Book Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Find books at a great price at the San Clemente Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Ukulele Night 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Jam night at Hulaville. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. DaVine Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Wine tasting at DaVine. Wine Tastings and Cheese Pairings are included in the $15 to $20 tasting ticket. 34673 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. Page 14

Blue Whale Bonanza Capt Dave’s Safari has daily departures for whale and dolphin watching on a high-tech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call for times. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.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.

Monday Night Laughs 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live standup comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

Ben Powell 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite. com.

Poul Pedersen 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The acoustic artist performs live at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

wednesday

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.

Belgium Beer Throwdown - Beer Tasting 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Bryan Molar of Wine Warehouse. Tasting fee is $15 for seven beers with snacks (pretzels, brats & more). 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com. Wednesday Wine Tasting Vine hosts at fourcourse meal with wine pairing every Wednesday. Cost $40 each. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.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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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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County area. The company was recognized with the outstanding achievement award for Small Residential Landscape Renovation Category for its work at the Waltze residence in San Clemente. For more information, please visit www.richardcohenlandscape.com or call 949.768.0599.

By STACIE N. GALANG

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

Openings u Farmers & Merchants Bank opened a new branch at 621 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente in September. The bank gave tours of the building with the owners the Walker family and the bank’s executive team. u Lana Chung welcomed customers to her Vietnamese restaurant Thanh Binh last month. The eatery is located at 107 Via Pico Plaza in San Clemente and serves traditional Vietnamese fare such as rice noodle dishes and pho accompanied by grilled meats and fresh vegetables. For more information, call 949.369.3879.

San Clemente-based Chef Jeff Bonisa is launching his Mud Energy gels. The longtime executive chef, who has worked at private country clubs, lives to spend time with his family, free dive, surf and mountain bike throughout the area. To learn more about his product, visit www.mudenergy. com.

u Real estate company Harcourts USA recently opened its Harcourts Distinctive Coast Properties offices in San Clemente. The company will celebrate its newest offices November 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 110 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

Anniversaries

visit www.farmerdavesalmanac.blogspot. com or go to their website at www.beachfire.com.

u Erba celebrated 10 years of business last month. The Avenida Del Mar shop has been providing jewelry, fragrant body care, European soaps, home spa treatments, organic body care, candles, home and bath accessories, aromatic natural and paper goods from its downtown location since 2002. Stop by and wish the owners a hearty congratulations or post on their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/ShopErba.

Extras

Honors

New Location

u BeachFire restaurant now has a BeachFire Backyard Garden. The owners have started to grow some of their food, including new dishes like their Hawaiian opakapaka. They’re also harvesting their own arugula, eggplant and much more. To learn more about their farm-to-table effort,

u Richard Cohen Landscape & Construction, Inc. was recognized for excellence by the California Landscape Contractors Association, Orange County chapter, earning five top honors in four residential categories and one in a commercial category for various projects in the Orange

u Jewelry Forever, which has been in business since 1989, moved to new digs at 239 Avenida Del Mar Suite E in San Clemente. The founder and owner, Mehrdad Moghadam, graduated from the Gemological Santiago College as a certified gemologist. To learn more, call 949.361.6929.

u Asher’s Boutique at 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite E, San Clemente will host its open house and grand opening celebration November 3. The boutique is located in Courtyard Plaza, and owner is Zari Godwin will feature refreshments from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, email Godwin at ashersboutique@yahoo.com.

BeachFire recently cultivated a bunch of vegetables from their garden. Courtesy photo

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Health Workshops/Seminars FREE FLU SHOTS & CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE Free Flu Shots (18 years+). RIO Christmas Boutique Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 9am-3pm Rehabilitation Institute-RIO, SC. 2021 Calle Frontera, SC 92673 (949) 498-7671

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. Clerk Typist Clerk typist for pharmacy in San Clemente. Hrs. 9-6 M-F, plus some Sat. 9-1. Experience and local residence preferred. Fax resume to (949) 496-0489.

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OBITUARY

HELP WANTED (Cont.)

Vincent Albregts, The Tall Dutchman, Passed Away 10/10/11

FREELANCERS The Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times and the Capistrano Dispatch are looking for freelancers to contribute to our publications. If you can write news or sports, shoot photos or copy edit, let us know. Experience is preferred, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll consider others who are willing to learn and meet tight deadlines. Contact Jonathan Volzke at jvolzke@ thecapistranodispatch.com or call 949.388.7700 ext. 108. Customer Service Associate Wanted Customer Service Associate Wanted: Part time, possible working into full time. Must be able to muti task, have a friendly professional attitude with consumers and coworkers, good understanding of Internet applications, detail oriented, very organized, excel and word proficiency a plus. 60 yr old company in San Clemente. Call M-F 9-5 949-289-5794 or email service@shopdeweys.com for further details.

Vincent Frans Anton Albregts, 55, born in the Netherlands and residing in San Clemente for the last eight years, died peacefully on Monday, October 10, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sue Albregts, sisters, brothers and in-laws; Riene Marie Bastert and her husband Jaap, Stijn Albregts and his wife Dorine, Elsje Bosma and her husband Joost, and Loliet Kiely and her husband Paddy, sisters-in-law Elly Albregts and Hortense Albregts, and his brother-in-law Seamus Fitzgerald. He is preceded in death by his parents Guus and Leonie Albregts, his brothers Frans and Paul Albregts, his sister Sophie Fitzgerald. He also had a large number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 17th, 11 AM at Lesneski Morturary at 640 South El Camino Real in the chapel. He will be greatly missed and always loved!

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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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

FURNITURE

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

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers 949.492.2179 www.sanocomputers.com

HAIR SALONS Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

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

949.361.9656

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.498.9515

Dentists

HOME LOANS

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

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com 949.492.7140 949.492.1114 Ronald Trosper, DDS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com

BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR

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

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

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

Optometry

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 109 Calle de los Molinos, 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.southcoastfurniture.com www.seasideeyecare.com

B Construction 949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor 949.361.2538 HOUSE SITTING OC Tykes 949.429.1714 License #B 638754, www.biffcooperconstruction.com 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Bankruptcy Attorneys License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 COSMETICS Vignettes of Refinement Beauty Supply San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 949.370.0433 Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 AVON Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle JewelerS 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 www.delmarbeauty.com Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 www.marykay.com/madams2 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com Blinds

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR

San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

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

Home Décor

CONCRETE

The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Auto Wrecking www.costaverdelandscaping.com San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

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

949.683.4972

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

ELECTRICAL

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

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

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

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

Pet Grooming

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

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

Landscape Lighting

Orthodontist

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

PHARMACIES

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY www.arcadiaelectric.com Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 949.633.0813 Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com www.seaviewpharmacy.com

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203

949.492.3459

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

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

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

Memories of Me Photography

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

Café Calypso 949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/ Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 RESTORATION 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com 949.276.5752 The Cellar 949.492.3663 Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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

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

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SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS CROSS COUNTRY

SOCCER

SCL Finals, Irvine Regional Park November 3, 1 p.m.

All levels of San Clemente’s cross country team make a break for the course in Irvine in hopes of legging out a league title when the dust settles. Info: www.sctritons.com

Red Bulls vs. LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center November 4, 8 p.m. The LA Galaxy hit up home pitch for a match against the New York Red Bulls in the Second Leg of the Western Conference Semiﬁnals. Info: www.lagalaxy.com

S a n C le m e n te

By David Zimmerle

Triton Report

FOOTBALL: TRITONS FALL TO MISSION VIEJO, 29-21 • The

Tritons, who have not beaten the Diablos since 1999 and were favorites going into the game October 28, lost to longtime rival Mission Viejo 29-21. Buzz about the game filled the week, and its magnitude was only amplified as the fans filled up both sides of the field. Mission Viejo alumni and New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was even present on the Diablo sideline. It was all Mission Viejo in the first half of play as they held the Tritons scoreless 23-0. Diablo halfback Buzzy Yokoyama, who returned to play after a season long foot injury, dominated the Tritons defense scoring two rushing touchdowns all in the first half. A fumble by Triton quarterback Travis Wilson was recovered and returned for a touchdown late in the second quarter. Wilson had tough night, only completing eight of his 18 attempts for two touchdowns and little over 70 yards. And the once dominant Tritons running game got pinned down by Mission Viejo as they only managed to get 92 total yards on the ground. Things looked up Tritons in the third quarter, as Christian Tober returned an interception for a touchdown to help put up the score 23-7. With just under three minutes to play in the fourth quarter, a 14-play drive that culminated into a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Travis Wilson to halfback Mike Elespuru put the score 29-21, and the comeback was only more feasible. On the ensuing kick-off, the Tritons managed to recover the onside kick on their 49-yard line and with 2:28 seconds to go, San Clemente was only striking distance and a victory was well within their San Clemente Times November 3–9, 2011

reach. But the Diablo defense stood its ground and San Clemente only managed to gain 3 yards on the series, ending the drive as they sacked Wilson. Mission Viejo ran out the clock, and upset the Tritons 29-21. The Tritons now have a bye this coming week and will look to bounce back with a victory as they conclude league play against Tesoro at home on November 11. —Cheynne Lee

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • San Clemente High’s

cross country team was off last week but picked up action on the course competing at the South Coast League Finals at Irvine Regional Park on November 3. Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS GOLF • The Lady Tritons (1-

6-1 SCL, 4-9-1) did not advance through the CIF-SS Southern Team Regional at Los Serrano Country Club on October 27 as Northwood (418), Dana Hills (420) and Brea Olinda (424) took the top three spots, respectively. CIF Team Finals were then set for November 3. Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS TENNIS • The No. 6 ranked Lady Tritons competed in the South Coast League prelims at the Laguna Niguel Racquet Club November 1-2. Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady

Tritons (6-1 SCL, 18-8) cruised past Trabuco Hills in a 3-0 win, beating the Lady Mustangs 27-25, 27-25 and 25-17. Leaders for San Clemente were Alexa Strange (14 kills, 17 assists, 9 digs), Franki Darnold (8 kills, 8 digs, 1 ace), Stephanie McFadden (7 kills, 2 aces), Mia Feiner (16 digs, 1 ace) and Summer Cumin (20 assists, 11 digs, 1 ace). The team then hit the road for the Redondo Union Tournament October 28-29 and went 4-2 overall. The Lady Tritons fired off three straight 2-0 wins on the opening day of the tournament, easily

HOCKEY

Catalina Island Triathlon, Avalon

TRIATHLON

Penguins vs. Kings, Staples Center

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November 5, 9 a.m.

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handling Garces, Oxnard and El Dorado High Schools before losing its first game of the tourney 2-0 to Buena on October 29. The girls then bounced back for a 2-0 win against La Cañada before closing out the tournament with a 2-1 loss to Palos Verdes. San Clemente next faced El Toro on October 31 and swept the Lady Chargers in a 3-0 win, beating its opponent on the road 25-16, 25-20 and 25-23. Leaders for San Clemente were Strange (14 kills, 10 assists, 3 aces and 7 digs), Darnold (8 kills, 7 digs and 1 assist) and McFadden (4 kills, 2 aces, 1 solo block and 2 digs). The Lady Tritons then finished up its league season with Senior Night at home on Wednesday, November 2 in a match against Capo Valley. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons

(4-3 SCL, 14-10) suffered its third straight regular season loss and second straight South Coast League loss when the team was defeated 13-8 at the hands of El Toro on October 25 despite hosting the Chargers at home. The Chargers led throughout and cruised into the half sporting a 6-3 lead before banging out big goals in the final two periods to seal the win. Scott Schneringer led the Tritons in scoring with a hat trick of three goals, while Joe Hanacek followed with two goals scored in the loss. San Clemente then bounced back and broke its losing skid with a gutsy 15-12 win against Mission Viejo on the road October 27. This one had plenty of drama in it as the Tritons held a 5-3 lead after the first period but watched as the Diablos climbed back into this one and eventually went into the half with a 7-6 edge over San Clemente. The Tritons persevered in the end though, outscoring Mission Viejo 9-4 in the final two periods of play en route to the big league win. The team next faced Laguna Hills at home in its final game of the regular season on November 3. Next 7 days: N/A Page 24

SCOR E BOAR D FISHING RICHARDSON NETS FIRST PLACE WIN AT BISBEE’S BLACK AND BLUE EVENT San Clemente fisherman, Jeff Richardson, captain of Hammertime, a 68-foot Hatteras out of San Jose del Cabo in Baja, Mexico placed first in the release category at the 2011 Bisbee’s Black and Blue sport fishing event. The Bisbee’s took place over a three-day period from October 18-22 with 100 boats entered in the competition, and each vying for a stake in more than $2 million in prize money. Richardson, originally from San Clemente, has also worked as a state lifeguard. For more information, visit www.bisbees.com.

VOLLEYBALL SADDLEBACK VALLEY VOLLEYBALL CLUB HOSTING TRYOUTS It’s time for girls high school volleyball players to hit the club circuit again as Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club (SVVC) is set to host a string of tryouts for the upcoming season. On November 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., athletes in grades 9-10 and ages 15 through 16, will be able to attend tryouts at the SVVC Gym, located at 26923 Fuerte Drive in Lake Forest. Athletes are allowed to attend only one tryout for their respective age group while there is also a $20 tryout fee attached. Make-up tryouts for ninth-graders will be on November 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., while make-up tryouts for 10th graders will be on November 11 from 6-8 p.m. More information is available at 949.380.7858 or info@svvc. occoxmail.com. We want to run your scores, results and announcements in “Scoreboard.” E-mail sports@sanclementetimes.com, fax 949.388.9977, mail or drop off the information to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m.

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SC SURF

Grom of the WEEK Shane Hardy Age: 11, Shorecliffs Middle School

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Shane Hardy. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Masters of their Craft

SURF RESULTS

USA Wins Gold at ISA World Masters Surfing Championships Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

carefully chosen team of seasoned athletes surfed to gold medal glory at the ISA World Masters Surfing Championships in La Libertad, El Salvador, October 16 to 23. Strong, fit and talented, the impressive lineup of professional surfers whose salad days of competition are more than two decades behind them, proved that they still have what it takes to represent the U.S. and win on the world stage. The roster included San Clemente’s David Giddings, Jason Senn and Jim Hogan (now living in Costa Rica), Dean Randazzo, Allen Sarlo, Sean Mattison, Tom Curren and Alisa Schwarzstein Cairns. In the Kahunas 45+ division Curren earned gold and Hogan silver. Schwarzstein Cairns (wife of Coach Ian Cairns) took copper in Master Women 35+ and Sarlo won copper in the Grand Kahuna division. When all was said and done, the team’s combined points total of 9,396 saw them sail past 20 other teams and overtake runner-up Brazil with 9,086 points. South Africa, Puerto Rico and Australia took

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Shane Hardy of Dana Point is a first-year member of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team. He contributed to his team’s first victory of the year at the Scholastic Surf Series Event No. 1, October 29 in Huntington Beach, taking third in Boys Shortboard. Shane is also surfing the WSA Gatorade Championship Tour this season and took third in Boys U12 Shortboard, October 23 at Event No. 3 in Pismo Beach. Shane’s favorite local breaks include Lowers, Riviera and T Street where he practices hard to improve his skills and hopes to earn an invitation into the Surfing America Prime Series. “I’m trying to go off the lip more and make my whacks look cleaner and bigger,” he said. Skateboarding, snowboarding, dirt bikes and fishing are some of his other interests. Shane is doing well in school and is proud of the two ‘A+’ grades he has now. His favorite subject is PE because he loves to be active and outdoors as much as possible. In the future, Shane would like to surf at the pro level and get a college degree. “I like surfing because it’s my passion and just being in the water takes all the stress off. It helps me do better in school, too,” Shane said. “I am thankful for my dad for taking me surfing twice a day, and the support of my family and sponsors.” —Andrea Swayne

Team USA (L to R) Coach Ian Cairns, Alisa Schwarzstein Cairns, David Giddings, Allen Sarlo, Sean Mattison, Jim Hogan, Dean Randazzo, Tom Curren and Jason Senn. Photo ISA/Watts

third, fourth and fifth respectively. The team was chosen by Surfing America, the national governing body for surfing in the United States, and coached by PacSun USA Surf Team coach Ian Cairns. “This was Surfing America’s first foray into the ISA World Masters Surfing Championships, and we wanted to make sure we did our nation proud. We were stoked at the level of talent that wanted to represent the USA on the world stage,” said Surfing America Director Greg Cruse. “They are not just a talented bunch of surfers, but also great people that I am proud to have representing our country and Surfing America.” SC

SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 1, October 29, Huntington Beach, 9th Street TEAM RESULTS: 1. Shorecliffs (213); 2. Marco Forster (188); 3. Bernice Ayer (173.5); =4. Niguel Hills (97); =4. Thurston (97); 6. Vista Del Mar (64); 7. Don Juan Avila (46.5). BOYS: 1. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 2. Danny Kenduck, Niguel Hills; 3. Shane Hardy, Shorecliffs; 4. Lucas Taub, Marco Forster; 5. Connor Dand, Shorecliffs; 6. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer. BOYS LB: 1. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 2. Noah Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer; 4. David Levy, Marco Forster; 5. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 6. Cole Griffo, Marco Forster. WOMEN: 1. Malia Ward, Shorecliffs; 2. Malia Osterkamp, Vista Del Mar; 3. Ashley Beeson, Niguel Hills; 4. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 5. Maddy Kristensen, Thurston; 6. Coco Putnam, Thurston. WOMENS LB: 1. Rachael Tilly, Shorecliffs; 2. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 3. Myah Bradshaw, Marco Forster; 4. Kailey Biggs, Shorecliffs; 5. Meg Roh, Marco Forster; 6. Kyla Kelley, Vista Del Mar. BODYBOARD: 1. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 2. Derek Reynolds, Bernice Ayer; 3. Shane Kimbrough, Bernice Ayer; 4. Patrick Bishop, Marco Forster; 5. Tristan Ray, Marco Forster; 6. Jaren Harrell, Shorecliffs. NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 3, October 29, San Diego, Mission Beach

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Local finishers only. JUNIORS: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. BOYS: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. MENEHUNE: 5. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente; 6. Noah Hohenester, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente; 3. Ethan Mudge, Capo Beach; 5. Ryan Martin, San Clemente. NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 4, October 22-23, Oceanside, Pier First place and local finishers only. MEN: 1. Hiroto Oohara, Japan; 2. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente; 3. Scott Weinhardt, Dana Point. JUNIORS: 1. Hiroto Oohara, Japan. BOYS: 1. Eithan Osborne, Ventura. MINI GROMS: 1. Noah Hill, Marina Del Rey; 4. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach. WOMEN: 1. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe; 2. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1. Frankie Harrer, Malibu; 3. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. LONGBOARD: 1. Lucas Foster, Carlsbad. PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Hiroto Oohara; Eithan Osborne. For full results, go to www.sanclementetimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS November 5-6: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 5, Newport Beach, 54th Street November 12: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 4, Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Reef November 12-13: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 4, San Diego, Mission Beach, San Fernando Street